Monday, January 25, 2010

Twofer

This is a two-for-one because I did not have the energy to blog yesterday. I had small eyes all day from my late night/early morning on Saturday...but I won't complain about the tiredness, because this weekend was one of the best i've had in a long time!!
Surprisingly for a Monday this one was not bad.
However it wasn't bad because it was R-A-N-D-O-M!
People continue to surprise me both good and bad. Mostly good today. Despite the busyness at work I was not annoyed (bonus!)
Okay so random story of the night. I went out to get my laptop bag out of my trunk and this homeless man comes out of nowhere! Nowhere! "ma'am ma'am he says, I just need some money for white castle. It's cold out here and i'm hungry." Now i'm no fool so I kept a safe distance from him, but I did feel super super bad because it was in fact cold and starting to snow. So I told him "obviously I just came out to my car to get something I have no money on me, but i'll be happy to go and get you some food." So I run upstairs and literally there's not much in my apartment that's giveaway-able.
So I end up finding: a jello cup, a pudding cup, an orange, some chicken salad Kim said wasn't good, Triscuits, Rice Krispies and String Cheese. I don't think he honestly thought I would come back...but I did and tossed the bag at him from a safe distance. The End.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

January 23rd

23 is my lucky number. For many reasons such as: David Justice was my original favorite baseball player and he wore the #23, Christian Laettner was my original favorite Duke basketball player and he wore #32 which is 23 reversed. Also there's a way to make my birthday 11-2 add up to 23 (i'll explain in person if anyone ever cares to see how I come up with that.) Also Psalm 23 - when I can't remember any Bible verses, when I can't remember why exactly it is I have faith in God; I can always remember Psalm 23.

So as long as I can remember it's been my number - in softball i've only played with a #23 on my back. Anytime there's an option to pick it, most people know that i've already claimed it. Anytime i'm doing something and the #23 is involved I see it as a "sign" that things will be great (i'm prolly losing some of you with this:) but I won't apologize because this number thing is important to me!

So today is the 23rd and as you suspected I think alot of good things happen to me on this day every month. Today happens to be the birthday of someone I am very close to. Since getting to know this person, even though there have been roller coaster moments, my life is truly better. I am a kinder person because of them. So today on my luckiest day, I wish them a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope all your dreams come true and your life is filled with lots of happiness!

So below i've copied Psalm 23 for anyone who wants to read it! Have a great day!

Psalm 23: The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Friday, January 22, 2010

As Promised

I am in a good mood today! Yippee! Decided to get up this morning and get "ready" for work in though it's casual Friday. It really did make a difference in my attitude and perception of the world:)
Also tonight i'm going to a wine tasting at my friend Emily's house - yes on so many levels!! I invited Devon to come along and i'm really excited that she accepted. We are going to kick it with some ladies and leave the man drama alone for the night!!
See? Two good things and I only promised one! Ready for the weekend!!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Is It Over?

2010 has been a little crazy. To say the least. I've been a little overwhelmed, or underwhelmed...or a combination of both? And unfortunately i've realized that I blog more when i'm crabby then when i'm super super thrilled about life. I think most bloggers do this unconsciously because our blogs, after all, are a way for us to vent.
So i'm going to try a little experiment. For the next seven days i'm going to blog about one happy thing a day.
I'll start with this happy statement: since yesterday I feel like 2010 is taking an up-turn. Yesterday was a fairly good day and today I have nothing to complain about. I've also stumbled upon some new blogs with lots of pretty things and pretty pictures. That makes me smile:)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Haiti etc

I've always felt that my life had a bigger purpose than anything I was currently in pursuit of. This last week that has been reaffirmed by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. No I am not jumping on the bandwagon and pretending to give a rats because "everyone else is doing it." I truly have a passion for other people and would like to help however I can.
I did not have a "typical" upbringing. Even though there were alot of years that were super challenging for me, I am able to take those experiences and help others who are less fortunate.
All that to say: I want to go to Haiti. I told my boss a few minutes ago and a few friends know.
I feel like the more people I tell, the more will hold me accountable. Please hold me accountable!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Renters Gripe

I have been a renter in the past, but my current landord - geez-oh-pete! So rent is due on the first of the month. Duh. But dude does not cash the check until somewhere near the 12th-15th of each month. Halfway between when the next one is due. Seriously?
December topped it all off by the fact that he cashed it on the 23rd!!! The 23rd??? After my many emails asking him if everything was okay etc and receiving no response, he responds with a "going to the bank today." Why thank you mr landlord for your promptness.
So the point of this rant was that this month I mailed on the 1st or whatever not mail day it was at the end of the year. And dude sends my roommate an email on the 4th saying he hasn't received the check yet. Let's point out all the annoyances with this. You A) don't cash it for weeks after you get it B) it was a freaking holiday weekend C) the check comes from me who emails you the first 2 weeks of the month to make sure you got it, so why are you emailing her? Why? So then I email him saying sorry etc there must be a hold up in the mail and please let me know etc when he gets it etc. And what happens? NOTHING! Not a peep. Seriously? I guess i'll just wait until the 23rd when he cashes it and make sure he gets the next one more than seven days later.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Recap Failure

So I totally failed at recapping 2009. I just ran out of time...or maybe I was unmotivated? I don't actually know that anyone reads this either, so maybe I was just recapping it for myself? Either way as far as you know my year ended in April ha ha!! No actually it was a really good year! I felt discouraged on New Years Eve when reading a bunch of Facebook statuses that said things to the effect of "good riddance 2009!"
Now I know the economy was not good, and the housing market still sucked etc etc. But for me (and everything is about me) it was a good year. I learned alot about myself and took alot of steps in doing things for myself and not everyone else. Sometimes I think I substituted enabling one group of people to enable another, but that's not entirely true. I accomplished alot of goals and took action to better my life professionally, personally and most importantly spiritually.
I truly do feel like I grew up alot in 2009. I also eliminated a few one sided relationships and have made new friends who I believe are in my life to stay. I learned what it's like to meet a companion and now know the characteristics i'd like that companion to have.
I hate the fact that I might be jinxing myself, but seriously, 2010 is off to a great start! I know that if 2009 was a rebuilding year, than this one will build on all it's successes! Cheers 2010!