Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
the universe - gift giver
ok - so here are some personal basics about me. i believe in karma in a high level universal sort of way. i believe that what you 'put out' into the universe will come back to you. so for instance, if you are bad person, bad things happen to you. maybe not today - but eventually, yes, karma's day will come! if you have a positive outlook and are good to those around you - good stuff surrounds you. this is not to say that bad things happen to good people because they are really bad - this leads to what i also believe which is - things happen for some reason. oh there is randomness in the universe - but even most chaos is organized. my desk is a perfect example of this.
anyway - i've several friends in my life that have happened for a reason. they may come and go - but they impacted my life in ways they will never know.
so where this leads today's ramble (aka blog post) is that i put out into the universe what i was really thinking and feeling and darn it if the universe didn't answer in its high ironic way. darn you universe *shaking fist*.
but be it far from me to look a gift universe in the mouth!
thank you universe for once again reminding me that you need to be careful what you ask for - and as the holidays are around the corner - this is particularly true.
thank you universe!!!
anyway - i've several friends in my life that have happened for a reason. they may come and go - but they impacted my life in ways they will never know.
so where this leads today's ramble (aka blog post) is that i put out into the universe what i was really thinking and feeling and darn it if the universe didn't answer in its high ironic way. darn you universe *shaking fist*.
but be it far from me to look a gift universe in the mouth!
thank you universe for once again reminding me that you need to be careful what you ask for - and as the holidays are around the corner - this is particularly true.
thank you universe!!!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Darth Vader: Ultimate Fashionista!
black. we know it is the new black. my wardrobe is full of black. black pants, tops, sweaters, jackets, sweater jackets - the list goes on. well one of my fav coats is a long black micro-fiber rain trench from nordie's. i love this coat. it is the reason i like rain. moderate, raincoat rain - let me be more specific. down pours i love but only when i'm inside and don't have to leave.
anyway, Darth Vader, fashionista...he has it going on with the all black leather outfit with matching hat and coat/cape. i would like to note the flowy clothes choice. i don't know if you wear black and flowy clothes you should. it is pretty amazing walking anywhere with a long black trench flowing out behind you like you are queen of the world.
now there are people who ruin this look for the rest of us - goths that wear the trench during inapproprate weather (yes that shorts with trench look = hot). bad guys in movies... although nick cage in the movie 'faceoff' = hot. he gets out of the car being the bad guy that he is and that wind happens at just the right moment! HOT!
so yes, i realized that as i was walking across the street with coat flowing and sweater below the coat - that Darth Vader is right - this is not just a great way to look great but feel great too.
anyway, Darth Vader, fashionista...he has it going on with the all black leather outfit with matching hat and coat/cape. i would like to note the flowy clothes choice. i don't know if you wear black and flowy clothes you should. it is pretty amazing walking anywhere with a long black trench flowing out behind you like you are queen of the world.
now there are people who ruin this look for the rest of us - goths that wear the trench during inapproprate weather (yes that shorts with trench look = hot). bad guys in movies... although nick cage in the movie 'faceoff' = hot. he gets out of the car being the bad guy that he is and that wind happens at just the right moment! HOT!
so yes, i realized that as i was walking across the street with coat flowing and sweater below the coat - that Darth Vader is right - this is not just a great way to look great but feel great too.
Monday, October 8, 2007
the gym, drugs and the mall
ok... let me set some context for those of you who don't know me. i love shopping*. the reason for that asterisk is bc i love shopping for certain things. i love shopping for jewelry (ooo... shiny), shoes, handbags and general accessories. i hate shopping for clothes and i hate searching through racks of discount items that are not appropriately organized. these are things that drive me mad. and would consider the route the young gentleman had taken if i were so inclined to deal with a tough situation if the course were appropriate.
anyway - with the context set let me relay my story. my gym is located in the mall. yes, that's like putting a liquor store next to an AA mtg or a pastry shop next to weight watchers - so yes, i walk through the mall window shopping to get energized for the fabulously tiny clothes i will one day wear because i've been working out and losing weight (it's goofy logic, i know, work with me). so i parked my car and walked towards the mall entrance (i try to park far away from the door since i'm going to the gym to workout anyway)... and i see a cloud of smoke emanating from between 2 cars - i notice the smoke is some what herbal and i have the sudden urge for mac n' cheese and realize that this guy/kid is getting high before going into the mall with his girlfriend. now, i accept that not all people love to shop like i do - but getting high - is that really necessary? the dude was crouched down between the cars while the girlfriend was standing there in jeans, heals and a coach bag (i notice these things, i can't help it) and watching as he got high in the parking lot. she might have been disgusted but i couldn't really tell.
as i have admitted i don't love the super sales where all the clothes are mixed in and to be honest shopping for work clothes is a level of hell, i'm convinced - but getting high - would this help? i'm not for illegal drugs as a personal choice - but perhaps if i spoke to my doctor about painkillers trying on jeans might not suck as much. it's a thought.
i just couldn't believe that this young guy/kid was getting high before shopping with his girlfriend. what would possess someone to say - you know, i really don't enjoy shopping with you and i'd hate it less if i were high because i wouldn't care. i wonder if perhaps this is her genius idea... 'honey, can i have your credit card?' so that he doesn't realize how much she's spending. she might just be brilliant!!!
only time will tell.
anyway - with the context set let me relay my story. my gym is located in the mall. yes, that's like putting a liquor store next to an AA mtg or a pastry shop next to weight watchers - so yes, i walk through the mall window shopping to get energized for the fabulously tiny clothes i will one day wear because i've been working out and losing weight (it's goofy logic, i know, work with me). so i parked my car and walked towards the mall entrance (i try to park far away from the door since i'm going to the gym to workout anyway)... and i see a cloud of smoke emanating from between 2 cars - i notice the smoke is some what herbal and i have the sudden urge for mac n' cheese and realize that this guy/kid is getting high before going into the mall with his girlfriend. now, i accept that not all people love to shop like i do - but getting high - is that really necessary? the dude was crouched down between the cars while the girlfriend was standing there in jeans, heals and a coach bag (i notice these things, i can't help it) and watching as he got high in the parking lot. she might have been disgusted but i couldn't really tell.
as i have admitted i don't love the super sales where all the clothes are mixed in and to be honest shopping for work clothes is a level of hell, i'm convinced - but getting high - would this help? i'm not for illegal drugs as a personal choice - but perhaps if i spoke to my doctor about painkillers trying on jeans might not suck as much. it's a thought.
i just couldn't believe that this young guy/kid was getting high before shopping with his girlfriend. what would possess someone to say - you know, i really don't enjoy shopping with you and i'd hate it less if i were high because i wouldn't care. i wonder if perhaps this is her genius idea... 'honey, can i have your credit card?' so that he doesn't realize how much she's spending. she might just be brilliant!!!
only time will tell.
Faux holidays ROCK!! yeah - Columbus!
i love 3-day weekends. i really love 3-day weekends when i don't have to use vacation time to have them. i particularly love 3-day weekends when everyone else has to work. now, i know that sounds totally awful - but when it is a 3-day weekend when everyone else works it makes me feel as if i'm playing hookie and i'm being naughty by not being at work. it's the little things. so far this morning (by 930am) i have listened to several podcasts, had yogurt for breakfast, perused a few interesting online shops, checked email, read the news, done a little bit of work and i've thought a lot about doing some laundry.
this is the most productive monday i've had in while. i've even been checking out a local yoga studio and i'm scheduling a few yoga classes on my calendar. i find that the only way i get the fun in is if i hold myself accountable by putting it on my calendar. lame i know, but i only do work meetings that are on my calendar why shouldn't fun be the same way?? this is actually one of the key routines i discuss in my dissertation wouldn't it be convenient if i actually followed the routines i recommend in my dissertation! duh!
this is the most productive monday i've had in while. i've even been checking out a local yoga studio and i'm scheduling a few yoga classes on my calendar. i find that the only way i get the fun in is if i hold myself accountable by putting it on my calendar. lame i know, but i only do work meetings that are on my calendar why shouldn't fun be the same way?? this is actually one of the key routines i discuss in my dissertation wouldn't it be convenient if i actually followed the routines i recommend in my dissertation! duh!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)