Sunday Image #6

Here is an image that caught my attention for one reason or another at some point in time:

I am not the religious type, so I may not be the best person to comment on this. But... it does seem to me that god often credit for the wonderful or beautiful things in life while being able to skirt responsibility for horrible ugly things. This cartoon reminded me of this...



So what are your thoughts?

Wednesday Wickedness: Angelina Jolie

I keep meaning to participate in this meme and as always I keep procrastinating. But this week I saw a picture of Angelina (one of my favorite actresses) and I figured that there is no better time than the present:

1. “All women do have a different sense of sexuality, or sense of fun, or sense of like what's sexy or cool or tough.” What do you do to feel sexy?

Recently... working out has been helping me feel sexy again... (as I blow off my workout for the night)

2. “I don't think the money people in Hollywood have ever thought I was normal, but I am dedicated to my work and that's what counts.” Do you think people think you are normal?

I don't even think I know anybody who could define normal.

3. “If you ask people what they've always wanted to do, most people haven't done it. That breaks my heart.” What have you always wanted to do?

Go skydiving and learn to surf... I should probably work on that.

4. “There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.” What do you appreciate the most about your life at this time?

Even though I get wrapped up in petty shit sometime (especially recently when it comes to work) at the end of the day, I simply appreciate my life. I have a job I really love and a husband I am proud to be a wife to. We have built something simply amazing.

5. “Where ever I am I always find myself looking out the window wishing I was somewhere else.” If you could be somewhere else, where would you be and why?

In my hubby's arms right now. On vacation would work well too.

6. “I need more sex, OK? Before I die I wanna taste everyone in the world.” Have you ever felt that you need more sex to be happier?

More sex never hurt my happiness level, that is for sure.

7. “If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I'm not frightened by anyone's perception of me.” Have you ever made a fool of yourself? If yes, spill.

A time or two I am sure, typically these times involved more alcohol than I care to remember (not an excuse) and the edges are a bit fuzzy.

8. “I don't believe in guilt, I believe in living on impulse as long as you never intentionally hurt another person, and don't judge people in your life. I think you should live completely free.” How often do you feel guilty?

I am not a big believer in guilt and regret. If you feel guilty, fix it. ** A Scott and Aimee song lyric is now playing in my head... "I used to be Catholic, but now I'm just guilty" - damn I love that woman. **

9. “I never like being touched, ever. People used to say I held my breath when they were hugging me. I still do.” Are you ever uncomfortable being touched?

I can be a very touchy feely person, the type that greet people with hugs instead of handshakes. Some people really creep me out though and then I completely understand the discomfort. I try to be mindful of others comfort level with being touched.

10. “Oh, God, I struggle with low self-esteem all the time! I think everyone does. I have so much wrong with me, it's unbelievable!” Give us an example of what you’ve done when feeling low self-esteem.

First, I give into it with ridiculous results, and then I tell myself to pull it together and fix it or shut up about. This would be why I am on my workout plan (I know the one I blew off tonight). I believe that if you don't like something in your life than you should fix it and if you choose not to fix it you really don't dislike it.

Mindless Monday #1

So... I am going to admit once and for all that this blogging thing is really, really, really difficult for me. I triple guess everything that I plan to post and then decide that it is not "good" enough to be posted and hit the delete. To be honest most days my ideas for a post don't even get to the click clack of the keyboard before they are deleted. This is one of the things I do and the main reason I have such a difficult time writing papers for classes. I edit before even writing anything. So I am attempting to accept the fact that this blog does not have to be "good" enough for anything. It is mine and I can type up what ever gobbly goop that I please. And I just might...

Well another four months have passed and I have no idea where I stand with my list of 1001 things to do or if I even have any days left to do them in. I will evaluate and adjust this list soon. I have been working out damn near daily for the past three weeks and am half way through the Slim in 6 program from Beach Body. A huge thank you to Roxy for the video!! I actually am starting to believe I can see some results as slight as they may be.

Work is crazy and I am not sure how much longer I can even attempt to bite my tongue working in such close proximity to a man with a huge God complex... But the hubby says I need to start shutting down work mode after five pm, so I will stop that rant mid-thought or I will never manage to get to bed.

Bed... That is my next mission... Right after I write a check, clean Bob's ear (no that will be in the morning), and grab a gulp of water. Wow, bed actually sounds really inviting right this minute, which is a bit of a surprise since the hubby isn't yelling down the hall at me to come to bed. I truly hate when he is out of town, not only do I miss him more than I love turning the AC up to a respectable temperature, but sleep seems to escape me the moment I kiss him goodbye. Go figure, but more on that later because this is the end of my Mindless Monday rant.

Sunday Image #5

Here is an image that caught my attention for one reason or another at some point in time:




So what are your thoughts?

Saturday 9: Kicks (Keep Getting Harder to Find)

1. As you get older, do you find that kicks are harder to find?
Umm... no? I have less empty time, so it seems easier to fill...

2. Who is your favorite relative and why?
Favorite is kinda tricky... I am closest to my father. I do not have a relationship with a bunch of my relatives, but the ones I do are very special to me.

3. Who is the most important person in your life?
Tricky, tricky... I could never pick just one person. The hubby, my daddy-o, my sister from another mother (SFAM), they would top the list.

4. Name one thing you used to do that you are not proud of.
I don't really have an answer for this one. I am sure there is something, but it is slipping my mind for now.

5. Tell us about the furthest you've ever been from what you consider "home".
That would be New York. I thought this answer should be a bit more profound, but that is all I've got for now.

6. Who would you want to be locked in a room with for 24 hours?
Right now I would go with SFAM. I think we could talk for a week straight right now and still have more to talk about.

7. What are you doing this weekend?
Enjoying the fact that the hubby is home for a few days and I can "sleep" in his arms.

8. Other than your own, whose car were you in last?
I honestly can't remember. I haven't been in anybody's car, but my own all this month... That is kinda weird, especially since I hate driving!

9. Tell us about the last compliment that you've received.
A new work associate said that I had incredible communication skills and that I was in a word "Awesome" - How refreshing that was to hear and it means a bit more since I think she is pretty "awesome" too...

Starting Again...

I keep putting off my next post, because... well, because that is what I do. I procrastinate and I am really really good at it. At least in my personal life I am. When it comes to work, I am completely different. I start projects right away and have them finished long before they are due. I get horribly annoyed with co-workers who procrastinate and then need help completing their project at the last minute. I know I am a bit crazy. I just wish I could figure out a way to think about housework and homework like my work work... I think the craziest part is that I even procrastinate when it comes to things I want to do. I mean things like laundry and my essay exam are pretty easy to figure out why I don't want to dive right in, but writing blog posts or watching a movie with the hubby? I keep thinking I should get one of those self-help books on stopping procrastination, but I haven't made it down to the bookstore quite yet...