Anddd she's back. I don't know how on earth I get so busy to not take time to do this... seriously!
Today's topic... drumroll... I HAVE LOST MY FAITH IN HUMANITY. Okay so not completely, but more or less. Shall I explain...
I log on to Facebook to play Diamond Dash... my newest addiction. Don't judge. Andddd I'm scrolling through my news feed and a friend posted a BuzzFeed article on "33 Reasons why men should be banned"... really, none of them were men, just bottom feeders of the male population. So I'm looking through the article and these poor girls have taken screen shots from dating apps, snapchat, and other social/dating sites. Literally the content is vial and filthy. I think I take this one to heart because I have an amazing, smart, intelligent 16 year old brother. If I ever found out he was speaking to girls this way, I would probably start by removing his fingers one by one. Because none of them are clearly talking to a woman face to face. It's all in the thumbs. I'm fairly certain that most of these creatures most definitely were raised to know better... and if for some reason they weren't, they still know better. Show some respect. 95% positive they even teach this in school. It's part of socializing and learning how to treat human beings. Secondly, are girls seriously thinking this is okay???Are there some (I'm having a real hard time calling them women) that are thinking this is okay and positive attention. I'm afraid the answer is somewhat of a yes... which makes me want to quit my job and somehow become a motivational speaker for these poor upcoming generations. IT IS SO NOT OKAY. So I want to know... how did this degrading sexting mayhem begin and how do we make is stop?
Speaking of stopping it... the next post I ran across was a comedian friend of mine who candidly brought up the fact that there have been SEVENTY FOUR school shootings since Sandy Hook. O H M Y G O D. Really? 74 since 2012. That number literally makes me want to throw up. I honestly had to fact check that because it doesn't even sound possible. Moving on, the 50 some odd comments were the typical political agenda and the "comment feed fight" that always happens. Now gun control is one of THE BIGGEST hot button issues there is right now, and I don't know what's right but I have a real problem with innocent people being slain because of well, that's a great question. I personally have grown up around guns, helped clean guns, shot guns, hunted with the men in my family and have a great respect for them. Coming from Texas a lot of my friends and family are avid hunters, avid sport shooters some of them even work with guns AS A LIVING and it saddens me to think that because of gun violence and these deranged people, they may not get to do what they love. I'm fairly certain that the statement Guns don't kill people, people kill people is tried and true. But how do we stop this insanity? How do both sides get what they want? Why is there no middle ground, why can't we come together as a people and just figure it out. I know the entire nation can't agree on anything but we all have got to share some freaking common ground. I mean honestly... I will stop myself before I dive off of THAT cliff. Why are these shootings happening and what is possessing so many people to use guns as the answer to any of their problems? One of the comments was, "Maybe if we actually value human life, ALL human life, we'll stop killing each other." Why do people's lives seems to be so disposable?
I could go on but my brain is still trying to process through both of these things. I'm not sure how eloquent any of this was and if any of it makes sense... and I'm really not trying to start any fights or slandering with the whole gun control thing, but I just. don't. understand. I do however believe the key word to tie all of this together is respect. Respect yourself, your friends and family, your job (always remember YOU chose it), your living space, your time, your community... take pride in one thing you do everyday. RESPECT: a feeling or attitude of admiration and deference toward somebody or something. thoughtfulness: consideration.
10 June 2014
29 May 2013
Happiest When I'm Moving...
Well after FABULOUS feedback from my first
entry, I have decided to keep it up… even without great feedback I’d still do
it! ;) Second to clarify for some, I am not doing all of this to be
esthetically pleasing. I am committed to a LIFE STYLE CHANGE. Meaning, I want
to be healthy and live a healthy, active lifestyle with natural energy to
support myself with.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way… I am happy to report that I finished my May 5K in 38:14 and received Runner Up in my age division 25-29 Female. J The course was a bit of a cluster… We had gorgeous weather, and clearly ramping up my training had its benefit. Although, it is unknown exactly how far we ran, the people organizing the race route failed to have adequate signage so it’s speculated we ran anywhere from 2.9 – 3.1 miles… nevertheless I was there, and although I found myself rather frustrated, I was reminded that we were giving back to those who really need it. It’s not ALWAYS about me after all…
The pressure is ONNNN since I’ve posted this “record breaking” time, now I’ve got to live up to the hype come June 30th at the PEACE.LOVE.RUN 5K! I am so excited for this race because everything is tie dye… total hippie, andddd we get to do a Bikram Yoga session afterward. Oh yea, we are supporting Back on my Feet which is a great organization! WIN. You can still sign up at PeaceLoveRun5K.com Come join us!
So, I got to thinking, (dangerous, I know) about how I can improve my time, strength and endurance this month. Shedding extra weight is obviously a big one… which BY THE WAY… I lost 1.8LBS this week, down 6 total with WW. GO ME! I know consistency is key, and although I have wonderful intentions to either go to the gym or run every day, it simply doesn’t happen. You know what CAN happen… a quick 30 min walk every morning when I wake up. Although it’s not this hard core, sweat drenching workout… it gets my blood pumping and my energy level has been on the rise! A BODY IN MOTION… STAYS IN MOTION. I have WANTED to work out in the evenings even. WATCH out. Pretty hilarious that my thoughts have switched from what fast food I was eating at night to planning meals and work outs. I’m even researching different work outs for runners and trying to keep my weight watcher’s program in mind.
I wonder if some of you in my situation find themselves a little frustrated… it seems when it comes to all this that everyone wants to tell you how to do it and that their way is the best way. I do appreciate it because it allows me to form my own opinion and make an educated decision. FOR example this whole protein hub bub… supplement, natural, bars, shakes… seriously?! Now that I UNDERSTAND the science behind protein and why it’s important… I decided to try some whey protein from My Fit Foods… A. it’s clean, B. 105 Calories, 1 Gram of Carbs, Zero Fat & Sugar. C. PACKS in 25 grams of protein. I think I found a winner… if any of you know better, by all means… let me know! I read an interesting article on getting natural proteins from vegetables, a lot of names I can’t pronounce. Looks like I’ll be making a trip to the fancy grocery store and see if those aren’t a better option than the powder! As for the rest of it… I’m a real person. Weight Watchers is working, my fitness routine is working. I am eating a balanced diet… so I don’t need a fad or specific menu… this is life. I’m going to eat bad occasionally, drink too much, and grab a second cookie… I have realized that I am NOT perfect. And occasionally that’s okay.
On top of all of this I lost my mind and bought an unlimited month at Bikram Yoga in Grapevine. I’ve been to three classes so far, and although there are moments where my brain is literally like WTF… I somehow manage to get through 90mins at the sweltering 105 degrees and feel AMAZING afterward. I’m excited to see what’s in store at the end of the month!
Lastly, WHEW, I’m long winded this go round! I ALSO see a lot of my fellow face bookers and friends saying they wish they had my determination, my motivation etc… guess what people… YOU DO!!! I actually post all of this in hopes it can be an inspiration to get those that want too MOVING!
PPS… There is a three mile fun run at the Rahr Brewery at 8:15 this Saturday, June 1st. $10 bucks covers the run, food, tour and tasting! Let me know if you want to come join!
“You will succeed if you persevere, and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, No effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost. What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.” – Helen Keller
Now that we’ve got that out of the way… I am happy to report that I finished my May 5K in 38:14 and received Runner Up in my age division 25-29 Female. J The course was a bit of a cluster… We had gorgeous weather, and clearly ramping up my training had its benefit. Although, it is unknown exactly how far we ran, the people organizing the race route failed to have adequate signage so it’s speculated we ran anywhere from 2.9 – 3.1 miles… nevertheless I was there, and although I found myself rather frustrated, I was reminded that we were giving back to those who really need it. It’s not ALWAYS about me after all…
The pressure is ONNNN since I’ve posted this “record breaking” time, now I’ve got to live up to the hype come June 30th at the PEACE.LOVE.RUN 5K! I am so excited for this race because everything is tie dye… total hippie, andddd we get to do a Bikram Yoga session afterward. Oh yea, we are supporting Back on my Feet which is a great organization! WIN. You can still sign up at PeaceLoveRun5K.com Come join us!
So, I got to thinking, (dangerous, I know) about how I can improve my time, strength and endurance this month. Shedding extra weight is obviously a big one… which BY THE WAY… I lost 1.8LBS this week, down 6 total with WW. GO ME! I know consistency is key, and although I have wonderful intentions to either go to the gym or run every day, it simply doesn’t happen. You know what CAN happen… a quick 30 min walk every morning when I wake up. Although it’s not this hard core, sweat drenching workout… it gets my blood pumping and my energy level has been on the rise! A BODY IN MOTION… STAYS IN MOTION. I have WANTED to work out in the evenings even. WATCH out. Pretty hilarious that my thoughts have switched from what fast food I was eating at night to planning meals and work outs. I’m even researching different work outs for runners and trying to keep my weight watcher’s program in mind.
I wonder if some of you in my situation find themselves a little frustrated… it seems when it comes to all this that everyone wants to tell you how to do it and that their way is the best way. I do appreciate it because it allows me to form my own opinion and make an educated decision. FOR example this whole protein hub bub… supplement, natural, bars, shakes… seriously?! Now that I UNDERSTAND the science behind protein and why it’s important… I decided to try some whey protein from My Fit Foods… A. it’s clean, B. 105 Calories, 1 Gram of Carbs, Zero Fat & Sugar. C. PACKS in 25 grams of protein. I think I found a winner… if any of you know better, by all means… let me know! I read an interesting article on getting natural proteins from vegetables, a lot of names I can’t pronounce. Looks like I’ll be making a trip to the fancy grocery store and see if those aren’t a better option than the powder! As for the rest of it… I’m a real person. Weight Watchers is working, my fitness routine is working. I am eating a balanced diet… so I don’t need a fad or specific menu… this is life. I’m going to eat bad occasionally, drink too much, and grab a second cookie… I have realized that I am NOT perfect. And occasionally that’s okay.
On top of all of this I lost my mind and bought an unlimited month at Bikram Yoga in Grapevine. I’ve been to three classes so far, and although there are moments where my brain is literally like WTF… I somehow manage to get through 90mins at the sweltering 105 degrees and feel AMAZING afterward. I’m excited to see what’s in store at the end of the month!
Lastly, WHEW, I’m long winded this go round! I ALSO see a lot of my fellow face bookers and friends saying they wish they had my determination, my motivation etc… guess what people… YOU DO!!! I actually post all of this in hopes it can be an inspiration to get those that want too MOVING!
PPS… There is a three mile fun run at the Rahr Brewery at 8:15 this Saturday, June 1st. $10 bucks covers the run, food, tour and tasting! Let me know if you want to come join!
“You will succeed if you persevere, and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, No effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost. What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.” – Helen Keller
10 May 2013
Can't Stop, Won't Stop.
As most of you know, I was involved in a life changing car accident this past July. I choose the words life changing, because it has honestly been the best thing to happen to me in a long time. My
Wake up" call if you will. July - December found me in a deep depression, though most people probably never knew by looking at me. I, for the life of me, cannot tell you what happened, how, when, where or why... but I thank God that it did. Mid December at the heaviest and unhealthiest I have ever been, on a whim, I joined 24 Hour Fitness in Southlake. I received a phone call from a trainer asking me to come in for the usual sales pitch to buy personal training. She was very helpful and helped me set some short term goals and advised me on a healthier lifestyle. I halfheartedly attempted to go to the gym after work, and cleaned up some bad eating habits, just in time for Christmas. With New Year's rapidly approaching I begin seriously weighing my resolution option, not that I've ever stuck to one... I'm good if I make it through Lent! My boss is a runner and had given me a little insight on her weight loss journey. She encouraged me to participate in Grapevine's, Bold in the Cold, which was on January 12, 2013. I started to think, what if I participated in one 5K a month for an entire year, as a way to hold me accountable to my fitness goal. And here we are... five months later... and I will be running my May 5K bright in early tomorrow, May 11, 2013, and I am so excited to share my journey.
Bold In the Cold - Grapevine - 01/12/13 This morning was balmy and unusually warm for the time of year, Chris Keil, who I have known ten plus years, offered to join me as a support system. I gladly accepted. OF COURSE we were running a few minutes behind, and barely made it to the table in time to get my chip. We headed to the starting line weaving in and out of other runners and walkers, an exciting energy in the air. Chris and I hung back and let the serious guys go for it. I won't account all the excruciating details of those first 3.2 miles, but I will say, it was tough. There were more hills and twists and turns than I cared for, but my only goal was to cross. That. Finish. Line. And I did so in 51:07. My goal was under one hour, so that was step one.
Hot Chocolate 5K - Dallas - 02/09/13 Waking up before six am to go run in the cold, interesting choice of spending my Saturday morning. I had wrangled my sister and her friend Allison into doing this one with me. This race had something crazy like 100K plus participants. So of course there was traffic, and more traffic. And we had to book it to the start line to stand and wait another twenty minutes until it was our turn to go. I had just had a physical a couple weeks prior and found out that my blood pressure was 140 over some number that I couldn't comprehend because I had never had high blood pressure. I had actively been going to yoga and becoming more regular at the gym so I thought this would be a lot easier. Obviously, the girls left me in the dust, which was fine, I had my headphones. I enjoyed being a little lighter on my feet and was enjoying passing people and actually jogging. Then, I got super emotional around mile three. I started thinking about how lucky I was to be here, to be running, and so very proud of myself for these baby steps. I slashed my personal best by finishing in 46:26. Totally shocked. And we got some good swag, a sweet sweat shirt and too much chocolate.
Dash Down Greenville - Dallas - 03/16/13 - That 5AM wake up call, may have been earlier, I have blocked that memory, came WAY too early. My bestie, Chris Garey had eagerly decided to join me for this awesome St. Patty's Day extravaganza! Running late... AGAIN... we barely made the train at Carollton that dropped us over just a few blocks away from our destination. The walk to the start via CVS was quite memorable. Bass bumping, beer buying, mass consumption, and the sun weren’t even up yet. Costumes half on, and a third joiner, Chris Keil, we were ready. I was exhausted. I tried keeping up and did my own thing, yet again. I kept looking for mile markers, and didn't see any, kept looking until finally I asked this lady how long we had gone... she said just hit three miles. TALK about exciting... I booked it to the finish barely beating my personal best in 45:14. The best part, FREE BEER after the race!!! woo hoo and the costumes, I’ll skip the parade, just give me the beer.
Champagne 5K - Little Elm - 03/30/13 Horrible and then some... found it on Living Social for $15. Had just broken in my new $140 running shoes... SPEND THAT. I got fitted at the Run On! in Southlake, and I have not regretted it, seriously. I had a sinus infection, and it had rained the night before... so I did a mud run, because it was a nature trail, so I was PISSED, and then threw up around mile two something because of all the drainage. Finished in 50:13, all things considered, that'll do.
Run For Rescue 5K - Colleyville - 04/13 - We had a big group to join in for this bad boy, from work and through Chris Keil. I felt stronger and thought I had really pushed myself only to come up ten seconds short of a new record. I finished in 45:28. Again, not discouraged, just new goals to work towards. And oh yea, FREE PANCAKES. yes.
Since this race, I have moved to Grapevine, and have really stepped up my training. I am more focus, driven and determined. I keep getting a lot of inquiries as to what I'm doing and how... there is kids. I simply put the wheels. In. motion. It hasn't been easy, but the little things along the way make it worthwhile. I try to work out five days a week, alternating between outdoor running and the gym. I do yoga Monday nights and just joined Weight Watchers 04/30/13. I decided it was time to kick this up a notch or three. I can run half a mile without stopping now, I've lost about 15 pounds, I eat SOOOO much better, yes I still drink, mostly in moderation ;) and oh yea, that blood pressure... 105 baby. So buckle up because we've still got SEVEN more 5K's to go. For 2013 that is...
Bold In the Cold - Grapevine - 01/12/13 This morning was balmy and unusually warm for the time of year, Chris Keil, who I have known ten plus years, offered to join me as a support system. I gladly accepted. OF COURSE we were running a few minutes behind, and barely made it to the table in time to get my chip. We headed to the starting line weaving in and out of other runners and walkers, an exciting energy in the air. Chris and I hung back and let the serious guys go for it. I won't account all the excruciating details of those first 3.2 miles, but I will say, it was tough. There were more hills and twists and turns than I cared for, but my only goal was to cross. That. Finish. Line. And I did so in 51:07. My goal was under one hour, so that was step one.
Hot Chocolate 5K - Dallas - 02/09/13 Waking up before six am to go run in the cold, interesting choice of spending my Saturday morning. I had wrangled my sister and her friend Allison into doing this one with me. This race had something crazy like 100K plus participants. So of course there was traffic, and more traffic. And we had to book it to the start line to stand and wait another twenty minutes until it was our turn to go. I had just had a physical a couple weeks prior and found out that my blood pressure was 140 over some number that I couldn't comprehend because I had never had high blood pressure. I had actively been going to yoga and becoming more regular at the gym so I thought this would be a lot easier. Obviously, the girls left me in the dust, which was fine, I had my headphones. I enjoyed being a little lighter on my feet and was enjoying passing people and actually jogging. Then, I got super emotional around mile three. I started thinking about how lucky I was to be here, to be running, and so very proud of myself for these baby steps. I slashed my personal best by finishing in 46:26. Totally shocked. And we got some good swag, a sweet sweat shirt and too much chocolate.
Dash Down Greenville - Dallas - 03/16/13 - That 5AM wake up call, may have been earlier, I have blocked that memory, came WAY too early. My bestie, Chris Garey had eagerly decided to join me for this awesome St. Patty's Day extravaganza! Running late... AGAIN... we barely made the train at Carollton that dropped us over just a few blocks away from our destination. The walk to the start via CVS was quite memorable. Bass bumping, beer buying, mass consumption, and the sun weren’t even up yet. Costumes half on, and a third joiner, Chris Keil, we were ready. I was exhausted. I tried keeping up and did my own thing, yet again. I kept looking for mile markers, and didn't see any, kept looking until finally I asked this lady how long we had gone... she said just hit three miles. TALK about exciting... I booked it to the finish barely beating my personal best in 45:14. The best part, FREE BEER after the race!!! woo hoo and the costumes, I’ll skip the parade, just give me the beer.
Champagne 5K - Little Elm - 03/30/13 Horrible and then some... found it on Living Social for $15. Had just broken in my new $140 running shoes... SPEND THAT. I got fitted at the Run On! in Southlake, and I have not regretted it, seriously. I had a sinus infection, and it had rained the night before... so I did a mud run, because it was a nature trail, so I was PISSED, and then threw up around mile two something because of all the drainage. Finished in 50:13, all things considered, that'll do.
Run For Rescue 5K - Colleyville - 04/13 - We had a big group to join in for this bad boy, from work and through Chris Keil. I felt stronger and thought I had really pushed myself only to come up ten seconds short of a new record. I finished in 45:28. Again, not discouraged, just new goals to work towards. And oh yea, FREE PANCAKES. yes.
Since this race, I have moved to Grapevine, and have really stepped up my training. I am more focus, driven and determined. I keep getting a lot of inquiries as to what I'm doing and how... there is kids. I simply put the wheels. In. motion. It hasn't been easy, but the little things along the way make it worthwhile. I try to work out five days a week, alternating between outdoor running and the gym. I do yoga Monday nights and just joined Weight Watchers 04/30/13. I decided it was time to kick this up a notch or three. I can run half a mile without stopping now, I've lost about 15 pounds, I eat SOOOO much better, yes I still drink, mostly in moderation ;) and oh yea, that blood pressure... 105 baby. So buckle up because we've still got SEVEN more 5K's to go. For 2013 that is...
07 August 2012
Where you invest your love you invest your life.
An interesting course of events has led to me this exact moment. These moments, as I like to call them ah ha moments are always ridiculously insightful. So here goes...
Awake my soul-I'll always be unsatisfied- if this is all I need why do I want more- and now my heart stumbles on things I don't know- my weakness I feel I must finally show-you got a gypsy soul to blame and you were born for leavin- take all the courage you have left- you know that you have seen this all before- it's like I know I know where I need to be but I just can't figure out...
Do you think it's coincidence that the lines from a few of my favorite songs i was listening to effortlessly flow together to spell out perfectly what I feel??? Or is that my brain telling my soul to dig deep and figure it out?
I want to feel alive again and not so dead inside. I go through the motions, but I want to feel again!!! I want to remember the days that I truly knew what it was to have the sand between my toes and the complete feeling of free! I fondly reminisce through music, some stories I read and faces I see on tv.
I moved back to Texas because I thought it was time to grow up and get serious. Honestly what does that mean? Instead of everyone telling me how/ what/ when/ where to do it- why doesn't anyone ask me what I want and how I'm going to achieve it.
I'm no different than anyone else with dreams and desires. Mine are just different, innovative, unconventional and well, out there. They involve all types and kinds of people, making a difference in the world, a new spin on an oldie but goodie.
I want to be passionate about something again. Challenged, mesmerized, completely caught up and swept away with my work.
I've probably touched on it before but as every day passes there is a feeling in my gut, so deep inside me, that I am bound for something so much greater than I know- it's downright scary. It's scary because I live in fear I will never find out what that is.
In fact, I almost didn't get to find out. I whole heartedly feel in the very depths of my soul that between the accident and getting fired in result, that this is my moment, the climax, my big ah ha moment to figure out exactly what my purpose in this life is.
And by god I'm going to do it. It's really that simple. I've lived my early adult life footloose and fancy free not giving a damn about anything but me and how much fun I can have.
I'm scared, but excited- the unknown and the potential and how ready I am to show this world who I am and what I have to offer.
I leave you with this-
Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare
Awake my soul-I'll always be unsatisfied- if this is all I need why do I want more- and now my heart stumbles on things I don't know- my weakness I feel I must finally show-you got a gypsy soul to blame and you were born for leavin- take all the courage you have left- you know that you have seen this all before- it's like I know I know where I need to be but I just can't figure out...
Do you think it's coincidence that the lines from a few of my favorite songs i was listening to effortlessly flow together to spell out perfectly what I feel??? Or is that my brain telling my soul to dig deep and figure it out?
I want to feel alive again and not so dead inside. I go through the motions, but I want to feel again!!! I want to remember the days that I truly knew what it was to have the sand between my toes and the complete feeling of free! I fondly reminisce through music, some stories I read and faces I see on tv.
I moved back to Texas because I thought it was time to grow up and get serious. Honestly what does that mean? Instead of everyone telling me how/ what/ when/ where to do it- why doesn't anyone ask me what I want and how I'm going to achieve it.
I'm no different than anyone else with dreams and desires. Mine are just different, innovative, unconventional and well, out there. They involve all types and kinds of people, making a difference in the world, a new spin on an oldie but goodie.
I want to be passionate about something again. Challenged, mesmerized, completely caught up and swept away with my work.
I've probably touched on it before but as every day passes there is a feeling in my gut, so deep inside me, that I am bound for something so much greater than I know- it's downright scary. It's scary because I live in fear I will never find out what that is.
In fact, I almost didn't get to find out. I whole heartedly feel in the very depths of my soul that between the accident and getting fired in result, that this is my moment, the climax, my big ah ha moment to figure out exactly what my purpose in this life is.
And by god I'm going to do it. It's really that simple. I've lived my early adult life footloose and fancy free not giving a damn about anything but me and how much fun I can have.
I'm scared, but excited- the unknown and the potential and how ready I am to show this world who I am and what I have to offer.
I leave you with this-
Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare
30 June 2012
We Don't Need No Education <--- Clearly We Do!
Growing up in Texas being instilled with mostly conservative ideals is frustrating as an adult because I think for myself. I left one extreme political environment and went to another. Best opportunity ever, you see the flip side of your views, and in my case completely changes the way you look at everything.
When you get to know people, I mean really get to know, understand, accept, embrace and so on, there is a bond formed. For me that means empathy, compassion. I respect all of my friends and their choices, political views, faith, etc because ultimately it is THEIR choice.
I'm so tired of the ignorance of my fellow people engaging in what are supposed to be intellectual conversations, and in the end not having any facts to bring to the table and resorting to ignorance. Our society is hurting us tremendously by bashing each party incessantly. What happened to "One Nation Under God" simply stated in our Pledge of Allegiance.
The sad part is, I don't understand why people don't take more time to educate themselves on current events and more about our government to help them form an opinion and think for themselves. It scares me to think of generations to come, and the state of our society if this apathy continues. One article a day, ten minutes. We are all connected to our phones anyway. Figure out what you support, what you don't, who the Speaker of the House is, the Attorney General, I don't care, just educate yourself so we can begin thinking for ourselves again! Figure out if you're big business or small business. And guess what? Stick to what you believe, when someone engages you in a political discussion, don't be afraid. State your idea and have the facts to back it up. That's how you learn. It doesn't have to resort to anger and obscenities.
Boy am I long winded. After all that, I have to say its been such a blessing to have left my comfort zone, and to become more worldly. The hard part is I'm stuck in the middle about a lot of things. I hope that one day a leader will rise who is grounded, understands all sides and can help all views meet in the middle. While some things will be easier than others, unite our country. It is so crucial for us to take care of what happens in our own country, it's like a family, it's all you've got. So before we take on the world, can we just take care of ourselves? I want to raise children in a country I have good faith in someday!
When you get to know people, I mean really get to know, understand, accept, embrace and so on, there is a bond formed. For me that means empathy, compassion. I respect all of my friends and their choices, political views, faith, etc because ultimately it is THEIR choice.
I'm so tired of the ignorance of my fellow people engaging in what are supposed to be intellectual conversations, and in the end not having any facts to bring to the table and resorting to ignorance. Our society is hurting us tremendously by bashing each party incessantly. What happened to "One Nation Under God" simply stated in our Pledge of Allegiance.
The sad part is, I don't understand why people don't take more time to educate themselves on current events and more about our government to help them form an opinion and think for themselves. It scares me to think of generations to come, and the state of our society if this apathy continues. One article a day, ten minutes. We are all connected to our phones anyway. Figure out what you support, what you don't, who the Speaker of the House is, the Attorney General, I don't care, just educate yourself so we can begin thinking for ourselves again! Figure out if you're big business or small business. And guess what? Stick to what you believe, when someone engages you in a political discussion, don't be afraid. State your idea and have the facts to back it up. That's how you learn. It doesn't have to resort to anger and obscenities.
Boy am I long winded. After all that, I have to say its been such a blessing to have left my comfort zone, and to become more worldly. The hard part is I'm stuck in the middle about a lot of things. I hope that one day a leader will rise who is grounded, understands all sides and can help all views meet in the middle. While some things will be easier than others, unite our country. It is so crucial for us to take care of what happens in our own country, it's like a family, it's all you've got. So before we take on the world, can we just take care of ourselves? I want to raise children in a country I have good faith in someday!
20 June 2012
What a day for a daydream...
Well unemployment is boring as ever... Went to a couple of staffing agencies, recruiting type places and for the life of me I don't understand how those people are always so rude. I mean I get it the people you often come across can be frustrating, but, if you work with people... Get your game face on. Seriously.
In other breaking news, I started a new book today, and can someone please explain to me why I can read five pages at six pm and take a two hour nap, but if I start reading at one am I'm up until three am??? Go figure.
I made up my bed when I woke up this morning for the first time probably since cabin inspection days on the cruise ship. Have to admit it felt nice. It's nice have some control over things in life even if it's the mundane daily chores. Optimism is key!
And lastly in my daily events I have decided to finally look into motivational speaking, and how to get started. Found a lot of very helpful info and wrote down a list of five short term goals to accomplish. Elaborate more tomorrow.
Watched The Perfect Getaway before I wrote this and now I've lost my train of thought... Crazy movie though!!!
Aloha.
In other breaking news, I started a new book today, and can someone please explain to me why I can read five pages at six pm and take a two hour nap, but if I start reading at one am I'm up until three am??? Go figure.
I made up my bed when I woke up this morning for the first time probably since cabin inspection days on the cruise ship. Have to admit it felt nice. It's nice have some control over things in life even if it's the mundane daily chores. Optimism is key!
And lastly in my daily events I have decided to finally look into motivational speaking, and how to get started. Found a lot of very helpful info and wrote down a list of five short term goals to accomplish. Elaborate more tomorrow.
Watched The Perfect Getaway before I wrote this and now I've lost my train of thought... Crazy movie though!!!
Aloha.
19 June 2012
Ba Ba Baby, You just Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet.
Okay, so this app is already dangerous. Lately, I've developed a case of the insomnia's... I call it my dear friend stress.
I am reluctant to say this, but in all earnest I am always amazed by my writing skills when I go back and read past blogs. No big surprise to myself, but it saddens me I only seem to tap into my creative side when there is large quantities of stress in my life.
I'm breaking the mold fellow bloggers, my thumbs are the gateway to my over active mind. And it makes sense I might be a tad more eloquent through writing down thoughts, I tend to think as I speak, and should probably look into a filter, although at 26 it's hard to teach me new tricks. I often wonder of being outspoken is detrimental... Hah, but OF COURSE it is... Oops.
Gypsy's seem to be a trend in my blogs, weird, since the only association I have with them are my ancestors, Disney movies, and that God Awful show on TLC. Strange.
Oh and by the slight chance that anyone actually does read my blog. I should go ahead and let you know, I no longer work on the cruise ship. Sorry to have left y'all hanging on the edge of your seat for over a year. In fact I have been back from Hawaii for a year now, and that bullshit I mentioned in a previous blog about being "normal" and the "real world"... My bad. Seriously, for Pete Sake you'd think I could pick up where I want and ease into things... Hocus Pocus I say. I have had one, two, four and half jobs in one year. Anddd I've pretty much hated them all. I'm broke, I live in an old farm house with a guy who I unwillingly share a bathroom with, (at least his GF would clean the house- they broke up) have student loan debt from college, that I haven't attended in five years, who if I don't pay on the hour... Dock my credit score. Oh and let's not forget the guy I live with is my on again off again boyfriend. Oh good, so this is the American Dream, goody. Don't even get me started on my exquisite family!
So in an unfortunate series of annoyingly irritating events, I started a new job, then lost both jobs. So I'm unemployed. Honest to god train wreck I swear. For three solid days I have been scouring google, Craig's List, Indeed, monster, city websites, staffing agencies, Texas workforce commission, and the friggin paper for SOME job NOT in Food & Beverage, Hospitality or Hotels that will compensate me for roughly $16-20 an hour. My friends, not a chance in hell.
My question is at 26, with no degree and a shit load, yes, I said it. Shit load of customer service and guest experience training, what the hell job am I supposed to find slash be qualified for?! This resume crap is out of hand too, do you KNOW how long winded I am, and just because I didn't complete coursework in public relations, doesn't mean I don't know how the fuck to do it. I mean SERIOUSLY doesn't anyone take a chance now a day. Live a little, take a bet on the loose cannon, I guarantee I'm good for it! I know what I'm capable of, It's not like I'm applying for CEO jobs. *deep breath* I seriously under estimate the citizens in our society though, I've seen what the are and aren't capable of for about ten years now. FACT: most people in the general public are well I'll let you fill in that blank.
All I'm really looking for out of a career is to help and serve other people. Gosh dang it, of I'm not just enthralled with humanity. Sad thing is I don't want to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher or most common jobs that come to mind. I like planning events, and guest speakers, being the woman in charge, motivating others to find their quirk and make it reality. I love to entertain, uplift and encourage. I want to make the world a better place by using my skill set, my humor, my love, by being me. Not who society and people tell me I should be and should do and should wear and and and. BORING. I've got a gift and so help me God this big ole world is gonna see it!
Boom.
I am reluctant to say this, but in all earnest I am always amazed by my writing skills when I go back and read past blogs. No big surprise to myself, but it saddens me I only seem to tap into my creative side when there is large quantities of stress in my life.
I'm breaking the mold fellow bloggers, my thumbs are the gateway to my over active mind. And it makes sense I might be a tad more eloquent through writing down thoughts, I tend to think as I speak, and should probably look into a filter, although at 26 it's hard to teach me new tricks. I often wonder of being outspoken is detrimental... Hah, but OF COURSE it is... Oops.
Gypsy's seem to be a trend in my blogs, weird, since the only association I have with them are my ancestors, Disney movies, and that God Awful show on TLC. Strange.
Oh and by the slight chance that anyone actually does read my blog. I should go ahead and let you know, I no longer work on the cruise ship. Sorry to have left y'all hanging on the edge of your seat for over a year. In fact I have been back from Hawaii for a year now, and that bullshit I mentioned in a previous blog about being "normal" and the "real world"... My bad. Seriously, for Pete Sake you'd think I could pick up where I want and ease into things... Hocus Pocus I say. I have had one, two, four and half jobs in one year. Anddd I've pretty much hated them all. I'm broke, I live in an old farm house with a guy who I unwillingly share a bathroom with, (at least his GF would clean the house- they broke up) have student loan debt from college, that I haven't attended in five years, who if I don't pay on the hour... Dock my credit score. Oh and let's not forget the guy I live with is my on again off again boyfriend. Oh good, so this is the American Dream, goody. Don't even get me started on my exquisite family!
So in an unfortunate series of annoyingly irritating events, I started a new job, then lost both jobs. So I'm unemployed. Honest to god train wreck I swear. For three solid days I have been scouring google, Craig's List, Indeed, monster, city websites, staffing agencies, Texas workforce commission, and the friggin paper for SOME job NOT in Food & Beverage, Hospitality or Hotels that will compensate me for roughly $16-20 an hour. My friends, not a chance in hell.
My question is at 26, with no degree and a shit load, yes, I said it. Shit load of customer service and guest experience training, what the hell job am I supposed to find slash be qualified for?! This resume crap is out of hand too, do you KNOW how long winded I am, and just because I didn't complete coursework in public relations, doesn't mean I don't know how the fuck to do it. I mean SERIOUSLY doesn't anyone take a chance now a day. Live a little, take a bet on the loose cannon, I guarantee I'm good for it! I know what I'm capable of, It's not like I'm applying for CEO jobs. *deep breath* I seriously under estimate the citizens in our society though, I've seen what the are and aren't capable of for about ten years now. FACT: most people in the general public are well I'll let you fill in that blank.
All I'm really looking for out of a career is to help and serve other people. Gosh dang it, of I'm not just enthralled with humanity. Sad thing is I don't want to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher or most common jobs that come to mind. I like planning events, and guest speakers, being the woman in charge, motivating others to find their quirk and make it reality. I love to entertain, uplift and encourage. I want to make the world a better place by using my skill set, my humor, my love, by being me. Not who society and people tell me I should be and should do and should wear and and and. BORING. I've got a gift and so help me God this big ole world is gonna see it!
Boom.
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