These last few months have been hectic...hectic enough to not have been posting like usual. So, as part of my "change my life" routine for this summer, I will actually backtrack and give updates from events and trips in my life that I never had the time to before.
So, here goes...please stay tuned for updates from trips to Louisiana, a NYC Bachelorette Weekend, Dallas and the Bronx Zoo!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Time to Start Over
So...I have come to a crossroad in my life and I have to figure out how to get through it.
I sit here at my computer tonight thinking on how to move forward and appropriately for myself at this moment. I have come to a few conclusions:
1) I start training harder for my marathon in October. The training has seriously been slacking recently, but that's not the reason for this decision. I am going to train harder for myself as a goal to to say 'I can do it', 'I did it' and 'this is for me and no one else'. I need something else to focus on and I need a goal in my life right now and this is a tangible one.
2) I focus on work more and being the best I can be. It doesn't matter if its my current job or a job I may have down the road. This isn't so much for my work ethic, but more for a focal point that I can be sure to hone in on when times get tough. This could be a point of contention seeing as my work isn't always stress-free, but I can throw myself into it as best I can and hope I come out with my head above water.
3) I take time for myself. I love my friends and my family, but I need time for me now. I need to be there for myself and take the time to do what's best for me. That means some quality alone time scattered throughout this summer particularly.
I can and will do this. I know I can. I will need support from time to time and I know that I will have it when I need it, but there comes a point in one's life when sometimes, you have to do things for yourself...by yourself.
To anyone who is reading this...Happy (early) Fourth of July. I hope it may be happy and festive!
I sit here at my computer tonight thinking on how to move forward and appropriately for myself at this moment. I have come to a few conclusions:
1) I start training harder for my marathon in October. The training has seriously been slacking recently, but that's not the reason for this decision. I am going to train harder for myself as a goal to to say 'I can do it', 'I did it' and 'this is for me and no one else'. I need something else to focus on and I need a goal in my life right now and this is a tangible one.
2) I focus on work more and being the best I can be. It doesn't matter if its my current job or a job I may have down the road. This isn't so much for my work ethic, but more for a focal point that I can be sure to hone in on when times get tough. This could be a point of contention seeing as my work isn't always stress-free, but I can throw myself into it as best I can and hope I come out with my head above water.
3) I take time for myself. I love my friends and my family, but I need time for me now. I need to be there for myself and take the time to do what's best for me. That means some quality alone time scattered throughout this summer particularly.
I can and will do this. I know I can. I will need support from time to time and I know that I will have it when I need it, but there comes a point in one's life when sometimes, you have to do things for yourself...by yourself.
To anyone who is reading this...Happy (early) Fourth of July. I hope it may be happy and festive!
Monday, June 21, 2010
One Down...
I have officially survived...part one that is...
As we are putting on our "... Legends" series, I am pushing myself to get through one day at a time. And I won't lie to you, it's hard. Really hard.
I have officially survived the first...and toughest...section of the series. It was fairly rewarding when everything pretty much went according to plan. A lot of money had to spent in order to make that happen, but in the end...it was worth it.
What, might you ask, am I talking about?
A particular person, who shall remain nameless for the time being, is known for knowing what she wants, when she wants it, and it not afraid of letting you know it. She is rather demanding and can treat you like crap, but she can also turn around and say nice things. Granted, you never know if its true, but its said nonetheless. She's also funny and honestly, a wonderful storyteller.
But damn...she can be crazy.
But, I have survived and after the last time she was with us (things were thrown, people hit, etc) I would have to say it was a true success.
Part two arrived today and it was be like night and day in comparison to part one and part three looks to be even more relaxed. I just have to get through them both and hope that at the other end of the tunnel is a really large drink with my name on it!
Cheers!
As we are putting on our "... Legends" series, I am pushing myself to get through one day at a time. And I won't lie to you, it's hard. Really hard.
I have officially survived the first...and toughest...section of the series. It was fairly rewarding when everything pretty much went according to plan. A lot of money had to spent in order to make that happen, but in the end...it was worth it.
What, might you ask, am I talking about?
A particular person, who shall remain nameless for the time being, is known for knowing what she wants, when she wants it, and it not afraid of letting you know it. She is rather demanding and can treat you like crap, but she can also turn around and say nice things. Granted, you never know if its true, but its said nonetheless. She's also funny and honestly, a wonderful storyteller.
But damn...she can be crazy.
But, I have survived and after the last time she was with us (things were thrown, people hit, etc) I would have to say it was a true success.
Part two arrived today and it was be like night and day in comparison to part one and part three looks to be even more relaxed. I just have to get through them both and hope that at the other end of the tunnel is a really large drink with my name on it!
Cheers!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Change of Season
So, I know I haven't written here in a while and it's due to a number of things. Ready for the excuses?! Here we go:
1) I actually did have things to write about. I had pictures and stories for a trip down south in April. I was also going to discuss a gala that had happened. I then had tidbits from another trip to "the big city" as well. There were plenty of things to talk about...I just didn't. (Maybe I will at a later date?)
2) Things started to get crazy...as they do, and so my time was spent between work and sleep. I should have been doing more in my life, but I didn't.
3) I don't actually think I have a number three, but how crappy is a list with only two items on it?
Anyway, today marks a 'change of season' in a way, so I felt I needed to mark it here. My roommate officially leaves me today for three months. Yes, I will probably see her a few times, but she won't be here everyday! I'm contemplating the loony bin since I might end up there.
I sit here in my room, before she even wakes up, thinking about when she packs up her car and heads out on her journey.
She's going to have fun and I'm very happy for her, but of course I will miss her, which leads me to start up this blog again. She's always the one pestering me to update the blog so she has something to read...so while she's gone, I will try to be more diligent so 'she has something to read' while she's away!
This is for you! Enjoy!!!
1) I actually did have things to write about. I had pictures and stories for a trip down south in April. I was also going to discuss a gala that had happened. I then had tidbits from another trip to "the big city" as well. There were plenty of things to talk about...I just didn't. (Maybe I will at a later date?)
2) Things started to get crazy...as they do, and so my time was spent between work and sleep. I should have been doing more in my life, but I didn't.
3) I don't actually think I have a number three, but how crappy is a list with only two items on it?
Anyway, today marks a 'change of season' in a way, so I felt I needed to mark it here. My roommate officially leaves me today for three months. Yes, I will probably see her a few times, but she won't be here everyday! I'm contemplating the loony bin since I might end up there.
I sit here in my room, before she even wakes up, thinking about when she packs up her car and heads out on her journey.
She's going to have fun and I'm very happy for her, but of course I will miss her, which leads me to start up this blog again. She's always the one pestering me to update the blog so she has something to read...so while she's gone, I will try to be more diligent so 'she has something to read' while she's away!
This is for you! Enjoy!!!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Mark Twain Was Brought Back From The Dead By...
LEGOs?!
It seems to be the case. After receiving a phone at my office about another matter, I was also informed about this new addition to our lobby. Not really believing my ears I decided to see for myself if it were true or if someone was pulling my leg.
Really? Wouldn't you do the same if you were told "hey, the life-size LEGO statue of Mark Twain is in our lobby" ? I sure as hell beat feet over, and lo and behold, there he be...
When I saw "him" I was more stunned by his size, or lack thereof. I had to ask my boss how tall he had been in real life to determine if this was really 'life-size." Apparently, he was a short man in his life, and since the statue was just a tad taller than myself, I have to believe it truly is "life-size."
It is pretty cool to see this in person. The details with the LEGOs are intense (as you can see from above), but I must warn you. If you get close to "him" be warned that he is uber sharp! The LEGO edges don't give much and you can end up scraping your entire arm if you aren't careful.
PS...no, you can't pull "him" apart (though I did witness someone trying). The pieces are all glued together to ensure that it doesn't happened.
Can you imagine though? You walk in some morning to check on the sculpture only to find it in pieces (or maybe chunks....like his head somewhere, and his limbs scattered through the lobby). I would not want to be in charge of 'humpty dumpty' at that point.
Good luck putting "him" back together again...
It seems to be the case. After receiving a phone at my office about another matter, I was also informed about this new addition to our lobby. Not really believing my ears I decided to see for myself if it were true or if someone was pulling my leg.
Really? Wouldn't you do the same if you were told "hey, the life-size LEGO statue of Mark Twain is in our lobby" ? I sure as hell beat feet over, and lo and behold, there he be...
When I saw "him" I was more stunned by his size, or lack thereof. I had to ask my boss how tall he had been in real life to determine if this was really 'life-size." Apparently, he was a short man in his life, and since the statue was just a tad taller than myself, I have to believe it truly is "life-size."
It is pretty cool to see this in person. The details with the LEGOs are intense (as you can see from above), but I must warn you. If you get close to "him" be warned that he is uber sharp! The LEGO edges don't give much and you can end up scraping your entire arm if you aren't careful.
PS...no, you can't pull "him" apart (though I did witness someone trying). The pieces are all glued together to ensure that it doesn't happened.
Can you imagine though? You walk in some morning to check on the sculpture only to find it in pieces (or maybe chunks....like his head somewhere, and his limbs scattered through the lobby). I would not want to be in charge of 'humpty dumpty' at that point.
Good luck putting "him" back together again...
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Meet Me In Mystic
Today was a fun-filled adventure at Mystic Aquarium with my friend from work. If you have never been and you are in the area, you need to go. While it was a bit cold outside and overcast, it was a great day to visit. Not very crowded, which made for easy viewing the animals.
We saw sea lions and stingrays and sharks...oh my!
Actually, I think the stingrays were my favorite. I had a great time at the ray tank where you could pet them. It wasn't the first time I had actually touched one (I got the first opportunity on my honeymoon when we visited Sea World) and it was just as cool today; cooler if you asked me because the rays kept coming up to me. There were two little girls who were getting upset about not being able to touch one because they were coming to me. Once I got a couple to come to me, I pulled the girls over to pet the stingrays. They loved it!
Below are some of the videos (I took a lot) from the day that I thought were the funniest or the weirdest due to the conversations about what was being filmed. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
This is a video that I took just for the sounds. The penguins were mating (there were about three couples going at it when we were standing there) but the sounds were unbelievable. I never knew penguins could sound like that...and the conversation we had was funny too!
I liked that these fish were swimming in this cylinder and I enjoyed the conversation about their names...
This last video was great because of the ending!
I LOVE aquariums. They are awesome!!!!
We saw sea lions and stingrays and sharks...oh my!
Actually, I think the stingrays were my favorite. I had a great time at the ray tank where you could pet them. It wasn't the first time I had actually touched one (I got the first opportunity on my honeymoon when we visited Sea World) and it was just as cool today; cooler if you asked me because the rays kept coming up to me. There were two little girls who were getting upset about not being able to touch one because they were coming to me. Once I got a couple to come to me, I pulled the girls over to pet the stingrays. They loved it!
Below are some of the videos (I took a lot) from the day that I thought were the funniest or the weirdest due to the conversations about what was being filmed. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
This is a video that I took just for the sounds. The penguins were mating (there were about three couples going at it when we were standing there) but the sounds were unbelievable. I never knew penguins could sound like that...and the conversation we had was funny too!
I liked that these fish were swimming in this cylinder and I enjoyed the conversation about their names...
This last video was great because of the ending!
I LOVE aquariums. They are awesome!!!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time To Meet Some Neighbors...The Unconventional Way
I was trying to relax at home tonight. I popped open a beer, turned on the TV to watch No Reservations and made my dinner. It was going so well. Then it happened...
Usually in our apartment complex, when another apartments smoke detector goes off, you can hear it but just barely...when the building's fire alarms go off, you can't miss them!
I had just finished my dinner and had rinsed off the plate and headed back to the couch to finish my beer and enjoy the remainder of the movie when...
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
Trust me when I say it wasn't Arsenio Hall that was "whooping" outside my door.
I headed into my room to grab my phones and keys before heading out to see what was happening. Through the curtains in my room I could see the flashing lights and thought "ruh-roh!"
I headed outside to see that I was the first one out of my building, but that the building attached to mine was being evacuated by firemen. These same men headed over to our building to start evacuating us as well. Two of my neighbors who live above us chatted with me about what we thought was going on. The two boys asked if it was real and how this was inconveniently happening during American Idol.
Great.
Anyway, I called my roommate (who wasn't home yet) and explained how she was missing the 'fun' and she happened to be on her way home. Once she arrived, I had discovered that it was an alarm about a natural gas leak so we hung out in the cold as we waiting for news of what would happen next.
After a grand total of about 15 minutes outside for me, the sirens were shut off and we were allowed back inside with the words 'false alarm' ringing in our ears like those alarms.
So, now I'm warm again and heading to bed...while visions of fire engines dance in my head!
Usually in our apartment complex, when another apartments smoke detector goes off, you can hear it but just barely...when the building's fire alarms go off, you can't miss them!
I had just finished my dinner and had rinsed off the plate and headed back to the couch to finish my beer and enjoy the remainder of the movie when...
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
Trust me when I say it wasn't Arsenio Hall that was "whooping" outside my door.
I headed into my room to grab my phones and keys before heading out to see what was happening. Through the curtains in my room I could see the flashing lights and thought "ruh-roh!"
I headed outside to see that I was the first one out of my building, but that the building attached to mine was being evacuated by firemen. These same men headed over to our building to start evacuating us as well. Two of my neighbors who live above us chatted with me about what we thought was going on. The two boys asked if it was real and how this was inconveniently happening during American Idol.
Great.
Anyway, I called my roommate (who wasn't home yet) and explained how she was missing the 'fun' and she happened to be on her way home. Once she arrived, I had discovered that it was an alarm about a natural gas leak so we hung out in the cold as we waiting for news of what would happen next.
After a grand total of about 15 minutes outside for me, the sirens were shut off and we were allowed back inside with the words 'false alarm' ringing in our ears like those alarms.
So, now I'm warm again and heading to bed...while visions of fire engines dance in my head!
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