I was at the gym yesterday and I saw this commercial and although I couldnt hear it I thought it was super cute.
Fatherhood.org has been putting out these PSA's to get dads more involved with their kids but this was the first one I had seen. It reminds me of when I was a kid and my mom was gone my sister, dad and I would make monster masks out of paper plates and paper bags and we would run around trying to scare each other and building forts. Good times.
Wednesday, November 26
Tuesday, November 25
Work Vent!
It has been a little while since I vented about work, even longer since I vented about the old man (what I call my dad when I am annoyed) but sometimes he can just make no sense and be a bit of a diva.
Yesterday he asked me to make him copies of the various logs for a job that he was going to be attending a meeting for. Ok, no big deal. He told me the meeting would be at 2 today and that he didnt need them right away. Since I am slammed at work and have been for the past few weeks I wasnt able to get to them until this morning. I also was continually interrupted by phone calls etc so I wasnt able to get them copied at the same time but went back and forth. At about 9:30 he reminds me that he needs the logs. I had done about half of them at that point so I told him I was on it. I finish copying all the logs before I could hand them to him an issue with another project came up that I had to get to so they were sitting on my desk. The morning goes on and the old man leaves without telling me so I wasnt aware he was gone and by about 1:30 I ask my mom where he was because I had left the logs and a submittal on his desk to take to the meeting. She isnt sure and calls him and he is already on his way to the meeting and when she asks about getting the logs and he responds "no, she didnt have them ready".
WTF!!! I had them effing ready, they were just on my desk and not his. Does he want me to gift wrap them and leave them at his feet for fucks sake? And why would he not just ask me when he was leaving where they were? It would have taken 2 seconds for me to hand them to him. But because he is either too important to not be bothered by that or he forgot about the logs and blames me because I didnt shove them in his face to remind him. And how was I supposed to know he was leaving in the morning and wouldnt be back bfore his 2 o'clock meeting? It is just ridiculous and even if I tried to reason with him he would tell me to stop arguing with him and walk away. The old man is not dense but sometimes I think he has cotton between his ears.
Yesterday he asked me to make him copies of the various logs for a job that he was going to be attending a meeting for. Ok, no big deal. He told me the meeting would be at 2 today and that he didnt need them right away. Since I am slammed at work and have been for the past few weeks I wasnt able to get to them until this morning. I also was continually interrupted by phone calls etc so I wasnt able to get them copied at the same time but went back and forth. At about 9:30 he reminds me that he needs the logs. I had done about half of them at that point so I told him I was on it. I finish copying all the logs before I could hand them to him an issue with another project came up that I had to get to so they were sitting on my desk. The morning goes on and the old man leaves without telling me so I wasnt aware he was gone and by about 1:30 I ask my mom where he was because I had left the logs and a submittal on his desk to take to the meeting. She isnt sure and calls him and he is already on his way to the meeting and when she asks about getting the logs and he responds "no, she didnt have them ready".
WTF!!! I had them effing ready, they were just on my desk and not his. Does he want me to gift wrap them and leave them at his feet for fucks sake? And why would he not just ask me when he was leaving where they were? It would have taken 2 seconds for me to hand them to him. But because he is either too important to not be bothered by that or he forgot about the logs and blames me because I didnt shove them in his face to remind him. And how was I supposed to know he was leaving in the morning and wouldnt be back bfore his 2 o'clock meeting? It is just ridiculous and even if I tried to reason with him he would tell me to stop arguing with him and walk away. The old man is not dense but sometimes I think he has cotton between his ears.
Oh how I loathe WinCo. Everytime I go there I end up leaving in a bad mood because of how rude and obnoxious people are. Obviously they have good prices which is why I go but a ot of people who shop there could use a lesson on politeness and common curtesy.
Since WinCo is right by my work I go there on lunch breaks, which is what I did today. I knew it wasnt going to be pretty because schools are out and people are shopping for Thanksgiving but I needed grocceries so I braved it. Naturally it was a zoo. I am not sure what is worse the kids running around and not looking where they are going or whose way they are in or the old people who shuffle along completely unaware that there are even other people around them. And without fail everytime I go I will inevitibly end up trapped in an aisle. Today was fun because the person blocking me was on a cell phone and not paying any attention so she was distracted and trying to find something and not only blocking my way with her cart but also talking and cursing loudly on her phone with children around.
But my favorite moment was when a lady ran into me with her cart, nailing me right about where my achilles is and she didnt even apologize. She stopped and looked right at me when I looked back but said nothing. Thanks lady. Bah!
Since WinCo is right by my work I go there on lunch breaks, which is what I did today. I knew it wasnt going to be pretty because schools are out and people are shopping for Thanksgiving but I needed grocceries so I braved it. Naturally it was a zoo. I am not sure what is worse the kids running around and not looking where they are going or whose way they are in or the old people who shuffle along completely unaware that there are even other people around them. And without fail everytime I go I will inevitibly end up trapped in an aisle. Today was fun because the person blocking me was on a cell phone and not paying any attention so she was distracted and trying to find something and not only blocking my way with her cart but also talking and cursing loudly on her phone with children around.
But my favorite moment was when a lady ran into me with her cart, nailing me right about where my achilles is and she didnt even apologize. She stopped and looked right at me when I looked back but said nothing. Thanks lady. Bah!
Monday, November 24
The Holidays
For Christmas this year I intend to make the majority of my Christmas presents as well as all of my Christmas cards. I usually think about doing this every year and by the time Christmas rolls around I will have procrastinated too much and end up buying something because it is easier. Hopefully I will be able to get my act together and follow through on that this year.
Not only can this be economical but I really enjoy [attempting] being crafty and making things. This is especially true around the holidays. It will give me something to do with my free time though since I am in need of another hobby besides going to the gym and then hanging out in front of the tv until I go to bed.
For Thanksgiving this year my family and I are nixing the turkey dinner. There are only 3 of us and we see each other everyday so holidays are not exactly special at the moment. So we decided to do something different instead and are volunteering at a retirement home. I assumed we will be serving dinner, but we are going to be getting there at 10:30. I know seniors like to eat early but thats a little ridiculous so I dont know what we are going to do. It will be nice to spend time with my parents in that setting though and to be able to hopefully bring a smile to someone who doesnt get to spend time with their own family. Of course they may just be grumpy and find me as charming as a rock and throw food at me. Either way it will give me something to blog about. And since I am not a huge fan of the turkey dinner, I doubt I will miss it.
Anyway thats what is going on with my holidays. Anyone have any cool plans or things they are looking forward to?
Oh and one last thing. I think it would be fun if we take a road trip up to Yosemite sometime over the winter. I don't think I have been there in the winter yet and I think it would be beautiful.
Not only can this be economical but I really enjoy [attempting] being crafty and making things. This is especially true around the holidays. It will give me something to do with my free time though since I am in need of another hobby besides going to the gym and then hanging out in front of the tv until I go to bed.
For Thanksgiving this year my family and I are nixing the turkey dinner. There are only 3 of us and we see each other everyday so holidays are not exactly special at the moment. So we decided to do something different instead and are volunteering at a retirement home. I assumed we will be serving dinner, but we are going to be getting there at 10:30. I know seniors like to eat early but thats a little ridiculous so I dont know what we are going to do. It will be nice to spend time with my parents in that setting though and to be able to hopefully bring a smile to someone who doesnt get to spend time with their own family. Of course they may just be grumpy and find me as charming as a rock and throw food at me. Either way it will give me something to blog about. And since I am not a huge fan of the turkey dinner, I doubt I will miss it.
Anyway thats what is going on with my holidays. Anyone have any cool plans or things they are looking forward to?
Oh and one last thing. I think it would be fun if we take a road trip up to Yosemite sometime over the winter. I don't think I have been there in the winter yet and I think it would be beautiful.
I love the fog. I had forgotten how much I love it until I woke up this morning and saw it settled in around the neighborhood. Like rainy days, foggy days change my mood. With a thick blanket of fog around me I feel unseen and unnoticed. Maybe because I can't look out and see the world through the thick fog, I see within myself more clearly too. I like that fog is completely silent and it comes in with stealth, sneaking in while we sleep or while we are inside and covering everything in a thick, wet soupy haze while we are completely unaware of its presence. I like that when you walk through it you can feel tiny little flecks of moisture hitting your face and exposed skin. When I was young, my aunt used to tell me that tiny little fairies were dancing around in the air and what you feel hitting your face are the fairies kissing you. I think about that every time I walk in the fog and it makes me happy and comforted. I like that everything looks different when it is foggy. The same things I see everyday of my life take on new shapes and shadows and it feels like a different world. Familiar landmarks fade into the fog and turns you have made thousands of times are easily passed by. I like that you can go one block in pea soup fog and the very next block it is sunny and bright. Fog is discerning and it goes where it wants to and not where it doesnt want to. I like fog at night and the way street lamps are eerily obscured by it. I like the way a lone person walking down the street looks walking in the fog, a dark mysterious silhouette. I like the fog, it reminds me of home.
Friday, November 21
This is absolutely the most disgusting thing I have ever heard of, Turbaconducken (Turducken Wrapped in Bacon). That’s right — a chicken stuffed in duck stuffed in a turkey, all wrapped in bacon. Otherwise known as a bacon-wrapped turducken. To all you Atkins dieters, you can have it, thats just too much meat for me.
The Best and the Worst
Bravo To Reese Witherspoon who absolutely nailed it at a party last night:
This is a very classy yet glamorous look and every detail is perfect. I love her hair, the dress and accessories are great and I adore the shoes. I actually saw these shoes at Banana Republic and wanted them but they were too expensive, go figure (but if anyone is feeling generous, Christmas is coming up). Reese isnt a celebrity I normally think of that is known for fashion but perhaps I have underestimated her style, she looks great.
And on the other hand:
For some reason Maggie Gyllenhaal always likes to dress like an old lady. She sort of has an older looking face anyway and this outfit is not helping her look any younger. She could pull off that classic glamourous look really well too but she is also very anti Hollywood so I guess this is just her style. Maybe she should just get away from the Golden Girls look every once in awhile.
This is a very classy yet glamorous look and every detail is perfect. I love her hair, the dress and accessories are great and I adore the shoes. I actually saw these shoes at Banana Republic and wanted them but they were too expensive, go figure (but if anyone is feeling generous, Christmas is coming up). Reese isnt a celebrity I normally think of that is known for fashion but perhaps I have underestimated her style, she looks great.
And on the other hand:
For some reason Maggie Gyllenhaal always likes to dress like an old lady. She sort of has an older looking face anyway and this outfit is not helping her look any younger. She could pull off that classic glamourous look really well too but she is also very anti Hollywood so I guess this is just her style. Maybe she should just get away from the Golden Girls look every once in awhile.
It is Friday right, not Monday?
I woke up early today all bright eyed and bushy tailed so I decided to get ready so I could stop by Starbucks on my way to work. I attempted to do this yesterday but when I got there the line was too long so I had to bail. Since the weather is a little coolerand cloudy today I was really craving a hot chai latte which I havent had since last winter. So I left my apartment 15 minutes early so I had time to stop and when I got there the line was even longer then yesterday and they were understaffed. I stood there for about 5 minutes and they literally had helped 2 people so I did the math and realized I would be here 20 minutes easily and I would be late to work so once again I had to bail, which annoyed me. I was really craving that latte and I left 15 minutes early! Bah.
I also just gave myself a nasty ass paper cut. Why do I let the little things bother me, I dont know but they do. Oh and NPR is doing their pledge drive right now and let me just tell you it is so incredibly obnoxious. Every 20 minutes they give you a guilt trip and act really snarky. They even called someone the other day whose friend emailed and ratted on her and asked her why she hadnt joined yet and pressured her into doing it until she did. Not cool.
Maybe I should put on my Bob Marley and mellow out.
I also just gave myself a nasty ass paper cut. Why do I let the little things bother me, I dont know but they do. Oh and NPR is doing their pledge drive right now and let me just tell you it is so incredibly obnoxious. Every 20 minutes they give you a guilt trip and act really snarky. They even called someone the other day whose friend emailed and ratted on her and asked her why she hadnt joined yet and pressured her into doing it until she did. Not cool.
Maybe I should put on my Bob Marley and mellow out.
Thursday, November 20
LIFE Photo Archive Hosted By Google
Google and Life Magazine have gotten together to release millions of photographs from the 1750's to today. I love looking at old photography so I could spend hours looking through all of the archives, here is just a taste:
This one is from the Civil War
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Not sure the date, but I love the way the light looks(Ed this might be a cool painting)
I love how fancy people used to dress. I also really like how the top of this dress looks, it makes my mind whirl with how it could be updated for a more modern look. I could look at fashion photography for days though, especially vintage, they just look so impecable.
You can search for just about anything so if you have some time to waste, browse the archives. You can even order and frame any of the prints.
This one is from the Civil War
.
Not sure the date, but I love the way the light looks(Ed this might be a cool painting)
I love how fancy people used to dress. I also really like how the top of this dress looks, it makes my mind whirl with how it could be updated for a more modern look. I could look at fashion photography for days though, especially vintage, they just look so impecable.
You can search for just about anything so if you have some time to waste, browse the archives. You can even order and frame any of the prints.
Hot Tamale!
The best part of my day so far was when the tamale lady came in with her fresh hot chicken tamales this morning. Every once in awhile she will come to our office and sell us homemade tamales which sounds sort of strange since she makes them in her house and most certainly does not have a business license but they are fresh and authentic and freakin good. I look forward to my lunch today.
Wednesday, November 19
Monday, November 17
Things I am enjoying right now:
1. Aveda comforting tea - The salon I now go to makes their own tea, nifty. I normally don't like any flavored teas but this one knocks my socks off. 100% organic and caffiene free it contains licorice root and peppermint flavor and just tastes really good. Since I have had a cough for a week now and have started losing my voice (I feel completely fine though) it is really soothing.
2. Beanie Wells-hurdler or football player? Either way I am impressed.
3.The weather. It's the best of both worlds right now, warm and the trees are changing color. Seriously take a moment to enjoy it. Very soon the weather will be crappy, cold and foggy and the trees will be bare, so depressing.
Thats it for now. Enjoy the day.
1. Aveda comforting tea - The salon I now go to makes their own tea, nifty. I normally don't like any flavored teas but this one knocks my socks off. 100% organic and caffiene free it contains licorice root and peppermint flavor and just tastes really good. Since I have had a cough for a week now and have started losing my voice (I feel completely fine though) it is really soothing.
2. Beanie Wells-hurdler or football player? Either way I am impressed.
3.The weather. It's the best of both worlds right now, warm and the trees are changing color. Seriously take a moment to enjoy it. Very soon the weather will be crappy, cold and foggy and the trees will be bare, so depressing.
Thats it for now. Enjoy the day.
Saturday, November 15
Here is a link to my lovely marathon photo. I feel like it needs a caption. I am not creative enough at the moment to think of one so feel free to do it for me.
Friday, November 14
Girls on The Run
After adding up all of thew donations that I recieved from my generous frinds and family I was able to raise $1,153 for Girls on the Run International! I think this is a very worthy organization and I am proud to be able to support it. Hopefully someday there can be a local chapter of Girls on The Run because I would love to be more involved in it and there are many girls in the Fresno area that could benefit from it. So thank you to everyone, I know the economy isn't great right now so the fact that you were willing to open your wallet to help young girls warms my heart.
I got an email from Girls on the Run that featured a story written by one of the coaches. I included it below because it illustrates what this organization does for girls and what your money is going to:
Sierra was in Girls on the Run. She was a big girl and some of her classmates called her fat.
Two-thirds of the way through the 12-week program the girls attempt their first 3.1 mile run or walk. Sierra did not believe she could do it. While the majority of girls in the group were running past her, I could see Sierra looking at them with envy. "My body can never do this."
While Sierra stubbornly trudged through two miles, all of the other girls had finished and were socializing at a nearby picnic table.
Among them was Jordan. Jordan was the fastest runner. She was a slender third-grader and always finished first. On this day, Jordan noticed something special. She noticed that Sierra had gone further than she ever had. She walked to the edge of the track. "Sierra, you've gone further than you ever have! Come on, you can do it," she yelled joyfully.
In that moment, I witnessed a light-THE light-sparkle in Sierra's eyes. The realization that "I CAN do this" transformed her trudging into a jog, her attitude into a kick and her body into a machine. With every ounce of her being, Sierra started to jog, then run, huffing and puffing every step of the way. She smiled with each step--moving her strong body effortlessly over the pavement.
Before the last lap was complete all 16 girls had joined her. She had done it. The body that never would--could. A smile, as big as California, stretched across Sierra's beautiful face; sweat glistened on her brow.
On that day, Sierra took her body back. She took it back from the magazines, from the movies and from the MTV images. She took her body back from the teacher that told her she was lazy and from the classmates who called her fat. Big. Strong. Beautiful. Bold. Her body was her body and she took it back.
Millions of people across our planet run and each has a unique motivation for doing so.. For me, thanks to Sierra and the other beautiful and diverse girls that I celebrate with at finish lines all across the country, I run for joy, wonder and gratitude for this remarkable thing we call the human spirit.
I got an email from Girls on the Run that featured a story written by one of the coaches. I included it below because it illustrates what this organization does for girls and what your money is going to:
Sierra was in Girls on the Run. She was a big girl and some of her classmates called her fat.
Two-thirds of the way through the 12-week program the girls attempt their first 3.1 mile run or walk. Sierra did not believe she could do it. While the majority of girls in the group were running past her, I could see Sierra looking at them with envy. "My body can never do this."
While Sierra stubbornly trudged through two miles, all of the other girls had finished and were socializing at a nearby picnic table.
Among them was Jordan. Jordan was the fastest runner. She was a slender third-grader and always finished first. On this day, Jordan noticed something special. She noticed that Sierra had gone further than she ever had. She walked to the edge of the track. "Sierra, you've gone further than you ever have! Come on, you can do it," she yelled joyfully.
In that moment, I witnessed a light-THE light-sparkle in Sierra's eyes. The realization that "I CAN do this" transformed her trudging into a jog, her attitude into a kick and her body into a machine. With every ounce of her being, Sierra started to jog, then run, huffing and puffing every step of the way. She smiled with each step--moving her strong body effortlessly over the pavement.
Before the last lap was complete all 16 girls had joined her. She had done it. The body that never would--could. A smile, as big as California, stretched across Sierra's beautiful face; sweat glistened on her brow.
On that day, Sierra took her body back. She took it back from the magazines, from the movies and from the MTV images. She took her body back from the teacher that told her she was lazy and from the classmates who called her fat. Big. Strong. Beautiful. Bold. Her body was her body and she took it back.
Millions of people across our planet run and each has a unique motivation for doing so.. For me, thanks to Sierra and the other beautiful and diverse girls that I celebrate with at finish lines all across the country, I run for joy, wonder and gratitude for this remarkable thing we call the human spirit.
Thursday, November 13
Swoon!
Oh my heart skipped a beat when I saw this dress:
It is a beautiful silk in a gorgeous color, I love the asymmetrical neckline and the way it is gathered and drapped at the waist is super flattering. I would definitely accessorize it differently. In the summer that dress with look great with yellow heels and a tan. For the winter, less chunky shoes, maybe tights and I dont do jewelry very much so something more dainty than that ugly necklace.
That 25% off card is just burning a hole through my pocket right now...
It is a beautiful silk in a gorgeous color, I love the asymmetrical neckline and the way it is gathered and drapped at the waist is super flattering. I would definitely accessorize it differently. In the summer that dress with look great with yellow heels and a tan. For the winter, less chunky shoes, maybe tights and I dont do jewelry very much so something more dainty than that ugly necklace.
That 25% off card is just burning a hole through my pocket right now...
I Forgot
Last week Annie and I had dinner at Mr. Sushi and Amber Fry came in. I forgot to mention it probably because it was quite forgetable but it was one of those classic Fresno celebrity moments.
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