tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90922237193825511152024-03-05T11:07:54.204-07:00"I'm Motivated By The Lack Of Doubt..."~Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wet Sandpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-71059711135470412082010-06-23T19:44:00.000-06:002010-06-23T19:44:36.817-06:00Something NewHello everyone!<br />
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I have made the official decision to move from this blog from blogspot to WordPress.<br />
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Come along with me by clicking <a href="http://pouringrain44.wordpress.com/">here</a>.<br />
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And here's to moving on to bigger and better things! :)<br />
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"We all need a fix, I guess I need one too, but I’m trying madly to calm these nerves, with something new." ~The Airborne Toxic Event, Something Newpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-23499809554246055352010-06-23T16:19:00.002-06:002010-06-23T16:19:52.023-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aZ7e-MNN2ce_DpyTXX-UaoqP2G3SlPc-7qO9Yt2yBV7iw0DrzJJS-FaAsVm-gNLXxsLO7ZQ3gof9dZgRK-8TlCZtlXhKi7uotF5DxRsnwr2IUhvpDHAO2S74fdffpVHWbg5-_tOkZKY/s1600/quote-shaw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aZ7e-MNN2ce_DpyTXX-UaoqP2G3SlPc-7qO9Yt2yBV7iw0DrzJJS-FaAsVm-gNLXxsLO7ZQ3gof9dZgRK-8TlCZtlXhKi7uotF5DxRsnwr2IUhvpDHAO2S74fdffpVHWbg5-_tOkZKY/s400/quote-shaw.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-47576932126930139292010-06-23T13:59:00.001-06:002010-06-23T13:59:33.758-06:00Lucky Star<div class="snap_preview">Today has been an interesting day so far. I feel complainy. I just want to sit around and complain about shit that doesn’t matter. Not that I would consider myself to be in a bad mood or anything like that… I just think that being all complainy sounds like fun today. That being said, I’m bipolar about my hair today. First, it was shitty looking. Then, it seemed fine. Then I really loved it. Then I thought it looking shitty again… My poor hair! Can’t catch a break. I dunno what I think of it right now cause I’m too busy thinking about wanting to complain about the heat. And my shoes. And the fact that I’m hungry and at work. God, it’s just one of those days! I don’t like it. I don’t care for myself like this cause all of my complainy thoughts just consume me.<br />
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I am starting to notice the downfalls of now being active and exercising enough. I was actually talking to A about it earlier today (before I got in trouble for being too chatty) and I have been so unmotivated lately. Weirdly enough, I am more tired and worn out and have had this constant headache and am breaking out and am just less wanting to do stuff. I need to start getting back in my groove to exercising. Cause it sucks to feel like this. Maybe that’s why I just want to be all complainy too. Hmm...<br />
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“And when I’m lost you’ll be my guide, I just turn around and your by my side.” ~Madonna, Lucky Star<br />
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I also am just an idiot in general... here are two recent situations in which I condsider myself idiot-worthy. First, I got this new plant garden thingy that is super cute! It's about a 4-ounce pot and had a condensed dirt pellet and some seeds and picture instructions that were: 1) put dirt in pot, 2) pour 2 ounces of water in the pot, 3) add seeds. Well I did all that. But then it didn't tell me what to do next. So the next day I gave it some water... Well, "some" is a considerable understatement. Cause I'm pretty positive I drowned my f*cking plant. :( Okay, situation number two. Decided that it would be an awesome idea to shower today. Since I'm basically a hippie anymore and try to shower as little as I can get away with (thanks C for showing me the great perks of hippie-ness), it was actually one of the best ideas I've had all day. I also thought that it would be a wonderful idea to start the dishwasher cause it was full and the dishes were dirty! Also a stellar idea. However, like the idiot I am, I started the dishwasher AND THEN jumped in the shower... yeah, I got both scalded and frost bite multiple times in that 20 minute period. I'm pretty sure that was God's way of punishing me for having two such good ideas in quick succession. I think I deserve that Idiot of the Day award. In fact, I've already got my acceptance speech all ready... :)<br />
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“Workin’ so hard like a soldier, can’t afford a thing on TV.” ~Eddy Grant, Electric Avenuepouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-44986211164836534742010-06-21T23:11:00.004-06:002010-06-21T23:16:57.080-06:00What It's LikeOkay. Ima say this real quick, so don't blink. Since the beginning of this year with him being featured in some really stellar singles and his immense talent and pretty much the fact that he is *the* one and only successful white rapper, even now in his late 30s... God. I never thought that I'd be one to admit this.... <em>IamdefinitelyanEminemfannow</em>. There. I said it. Don't make me use the "f" word again.<br />
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That being said, enjoy Love The Way You Lie, Eminem feat. Rihanna below. These two artists put together are phenomenal, in my opinion!<br />
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"God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in his shoes, cause then you really might know what it's like to sing the blues." ~Everlast, What It's Likepouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-63918912101349916482010-06-21T23:10:00.000-06:002010-06-21T23:10:37.006-06:00<object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/0nfore7F0h4/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0nfore7F0h4&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0nfore7F0h4&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-5535406374116354582010-06-21T22:37:00.000-06:002010-06-21T22:37:11.353-06:00HallelujahFound myself another hilarious blog today! <a href="http://imnotbenny.blogspot.com/">I'm Not Benny</a>. This dude's name is Tim and the opening line of his profile is "I was born on my birthday, which I always thought was considerate timing on my part." haha How could you not already love this guy?! Check it out.<br />
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Had one of the most kick ass dinners tonight, thanks to my "wifey" D. Rotisserie chicken, corn, dark greens and stuffed mushrooms. YUM.<br />
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I can't believe I'm not fallen over asleep yet. It has been a long ass day, and of course - like an idiot - I did not go to bed early like I should have. I do have to say that reflecting on the day that has past, I can't say that I am particularly proud of some decisions I made. It was a good day, yes. But it was not one of those great days. Sitting here now that it's about over I can't say that I am too pleased with myself. I'm happy! But disgusted. Aw well, guess I can just hope for a better tomorrow!<br />
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"Maybe I've been here before, I know this room, I've walked this floor." ~Rufus Wainwright, Hallelujahpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-16168186029372832982010-06-21T19:32:00.001-06:002010-06-21T19:32:52.418-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgw36y3L1YWiGpo48ys1SRQSGxTrCgIYU5a2hdtTkp4pLlvHDezQqd_C4JsPHnGFnRyq8RbB9IXFNj-vj3e8VQVlYl1LCRxS-28HN86sjN14ZghQOwVh0tpoBYOfightQ9QwVyofqkzk/s1600/pearks.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgw36y3L1YWiGpo48ys1SRQSGxTrCgIYU5a2hdtTkp4pLlvHDezQqd_C4JsPHnGFnRyq8RbB9IXFNj-vj3e8VQVlYl1LCRxS-28HN86sjN14ZghQOwVh0tpoBYOfightQ9QwVyofqkzk/s400/pearks.gif" width="400" /></a></div>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-32099537704165732892010-06-20T13:17:00.000-06:002010-06-20T13:17:39.901-06:00BostonWent walking around Liberty Park for the first time in awhile. First time I had visited since the oil leak fiasco... which is still slowly coming along, but not 100% and makes me really sad now that the problem has hit - literally - so close to home. Anyway! It's a gorgeous day out today and I had a great time and almost wanted to just keep going around and around but decided that 4 miles was plenty. There were a few interesting/awesome characters at the park today (as usual) and now that I'm home, I thought I'd write a few of the best ones little anonymous notes from myself:<br />
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Dear Veteran Roller Skating Dancing Singing Dude,<br />
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Never have I witnessed someone having as much fun on old-school roller skates. You were jammin' to your tunes via those sweet spins and moves on your skates, all while singing aloud and waving at everyone you passed - myself included, each of the 4+ times you passed me. I could tell that Short Asian Man who was rollerblading behind you was jealous of your speed, talent, and charisma. And your skates. And your hat. And your short shorts. I look forward to seeing a future performance from you in the future. And thank you for serving our country.<br />
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Yours,<br />
Amanda<br />
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Dear Sunburned Toothpick-Limbed Thick Shirtless Short Man,<br />
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Can I buy you some sunscreen and aloe vera? When you ran passed me all I could think about was how much your skin must be in pain. And how short your shorts were. And the fact that your t-shirt was in your hand and not on. It also amazed me that your short legs and arms were barely there, they were so skinny! You were pretty speedy though... Keep it up. Consider sunscreen.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Amanda<br />
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Dear "Reading" Wheelchair Guy,<br />
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You need to spruce up your "staring at the running women" skills. Clearly you weren't reading your book, nor did you make much of an effort to even pretend you were. Maybe consider not sitting so close to the path, or wearing sunglasses, or not moving your head so obviously when staring at the running women. Then again, you are a man... and I can't think of a man who successful ogles at women unnoticeably... so maybe you're off the hook...<br />
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You're welcome,<br />
Amanda<br />
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Dear Biker Dad With The Cute Little Bike-Riding Kiddos,<br />
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What a great way to spend Father's Day! Your kids are adorable and you guys seemed to be having the best time! I loved following you guys for that short time and wish that I had spent my morning biking around with my dad! Too cute. Happy Father's Day.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Amanda<br />
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"Essential yet appealed, carry all your thoughts across an open field." ~Augustana, Bostonpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-56006631673512704182010-06-20T10:13:00.000-06:002010-06-20T10:13:38.783-06:00The Undeveloped StoryA girl couldn't have asked for a better father. You mean the world to me, Dad. Thank you for all that you have taught me and for being one of the greatest role models in my life. I love you more than words can express. You are my man forever. Today, this one's for you. LOVE YOU DADDY! Happy Father's Day :) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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"I think I'm in love with clamor, tides are turning, never understood my undeveloped story." ~Anberlin, The Undeveloped Storypouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-26656701771688280222010-06-18T16:32:00.006-06:002010-06-18T17:25:33.435-06:00BreatheFound a new, hilarious blog to follow thanks to D. <a href="http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/">Hyperbole and a half</a>. Illustrated stories of silliness and adulthood that are all real life. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have so far today! I have been busting my gut - both her writing and her pictures alone and together make for such funny stories!<br />
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I'm tired today. I think this past week of fun-having has just worn me out. Sure, I've been getting a decent amount of sleep and everything... I think it's social exhaustion. Not that I'm sick of people or sad or just want to be isolated or anything. I'm just all talked out and would love to just chill and just be in the presence of those people who I am most comfortable with. That would be my perfect way to end this Friday. Quiet. Glass of wine in hand. Soaking in the sun with some of my favorite peeps.<br />
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"There's a light at each end of this tunnel, you shout 'cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out." ~Anna Nalick, Breathepouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-88664575191816439852010-06-18T16:32:00.003-06:002010-06-18T16:32:27.682-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK6ACWbiaFtk3Lthx54kFxlcRbNAGR_WscSS0sNaAzKfVibe5WN2ZnXmuVmYd0WoaUunYnsjIFwMMz6wCf-P_Vc6bRTEa-sQ2fO5Xl7yXFAK3lNWb_LCKHSoSqfJta_PcDaIF7gk4MR4/s1600/quote-hanh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK6ACWbiaFtk3Lthx54kFxlcRbNAGR_WscSS0sNaAzKfVibe5WN2ZnXmuVmYd0WoaUunYnsjIFwMMz6wCf-P_Vc6bRTEa-sQ2fO5Xl7yXFAK3lNWb_LCKHSoSqfJta_PcDaIF7gk4MR4/s400/quote-hanh.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-77391522546814148652010-06-17T17:29:00.003-06:002010-06-17T17:33:47.764-06:00Changes In The WeatherA few random comments:<br />
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- The Wasatch Back Relay is this weekend and I have to admit that the runner in me is rather jealous. I wish my knees were cooler with the whole training scene.<br />
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- Can't wait to go home and enjoy a glass of wine on my porch and just hang out in this gorgeous summer weather.<br />
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- Go Celtics! A part of me wants to find some buddies to go to the bar and watch the game with! But I am not sure who I would ask... Too bad I'm not just with my uncle. He's the most fun to watch a Lakers game with. Especially cause there's Coors Light involved. Lots of Coors Light.<br />
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- Father's Day this weekend. Already. Hmmm... guess I need to shop for a gift!<br />
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- On accident, my hair came out so damn good today. I kind of am not sure if I'm going to shower or even lay on it ever again, it looks so pretty. haha<br />
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"On the highest mountain tops, just wanna hold that breath forever, I'm dancing in the clouds, with my feet still on the ground." ~Barefoot Truth, Changes In The Weatherpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-39331156269220346562010-06-17T17:04:00.000-06:002010-06-17T17:04:04.897-06:00Sugar We're Going DownBecause of a recommendation from M, I finally joined <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/">goodreads</a> today! I actually like the site more than I was expecting to - so far. It's a social cataloging site that you can sign up for a create an account for free to discuss and post about current, past, and future books that you're reading. Though it seems like my "to-read" list continues to grow at a faster rate than I can actually get books finished, I am always looking for more books to read! I have been browsing this site for quite some time today and so far I'm loving it. Sign up, add me as a friend, and start getting your own library together!<br />
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"I'm just a notch in your bedpost, but you're just a line in a song." ~Fall Out Boy, Sugar We're Going Downpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-73804596269718826412010-06-17T15:15:00.002-06:002010-06-17T15:15:51.442-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMt_j1U8o_WRsFhwyTtHWINT6izV9z5MyN-WPeNIb4QnmZZKl1b7jImc12jg12Qdodz5h025Asq0V6hQGxgB6E1ZzhjgM-_FiVruy83kGxhsNqazGUOmwfV46qIhFGUHlfbK951BuGGm0/s1600/quote-twain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMt_j1U8o_WRsFhwyTtHWINT6izV9z5MyN-WPeNIb4QnmZZKl1b7jImc12jg12Qdodz5h025Asq0V6hQGxgB6E1ZzhjgM-_FiVruy83kGxhsNqazGUOmwfV46qIhFGUHlfbK951BuGGm0/s400/quote-twain.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-13629693341009350222010-06-16T23:37:00.001-06:002010-06-16T23:38:40.045-06:00You Already KnowBlack roads glisten <br />
The sound of cars racing<br />
Through the puddles<br />
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Cooler winds whistle<br />
Bringing that sweet smell<br />
Of dirt and renewal<br />
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Bare arms outstretched<br />
Showered from obligation<br />
In refreshing rejoice<br />
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Crisp droplets gleam<br />
Little glances of heaven<br />
Falling to earth<br />
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"It just ain't at where it's at for me anymore, so don't let the door hit you when you leave." ~Train, You Already Knowpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-26649606453300745752010-06-16T18:23:00.003-06:002010-06-16T18:52:41.246-06:00Love The Way You LieLearned a few new things the other day that I hadn't given thought to previously. I thought I'd share them because I found them so interesting and because they are two things that I hope to incorporate in my life. <br />
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First is the concept of the Platinum Rule versus the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule states that you are supposed to "treat others as you would want to be treated." Well - even better - the Platinum Rule is that you should "treat others the way that <em>they</em> want to be treated." Considering others. Hmmm. There's a thought. Not that I would say that I'm inconsiderate, but I definitely could get better at this Platinum Rule thing!<br />
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Another thing we were talking about was the concept of the grass being greener <em>where you water it</em>. Not the other side! Where you make the effort and nourish it and give it what it needs. Taking this into account as it applies to life - going through something with full force, giving it your all, and having faith in it. Just working with what you have in front of you and not just wanting to be on "the other side." Because you can have it just as good, and probably even better, where you put your efforts, no matter what they are.<br />
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"Now you get to watch her leave out the window, guess that's why they call it window pane." ~Eminem feat. Rihanna, Love The Way You Liepouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-87558431644984998562010-06-16T17:34:00.002-06:002010-06-16T17:34:51.521-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTL8zRbKAEUpuSWwNsrWz-_4diPHtQSRBRJYy1ykPHlE8HAcbI269RbSk65QYOK_DmONZvdK0iuz3QwRQnvLLq57SEkvtNTT2XwgaYsWJcB1eRhLLQGELO-4QXCRkPFzhF_Dm9EFFeCpA/s1600/pearls6.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTL8zRbKAEUpuSWwNsrWz-_4diPHtQSRBRJYy1ykPHlE8HAcbI269RbSk65QYOK_DmONZvdK0iuz3QwRQnvLLq57SEkvtNTT2XwgaYsWJcB1eRhLLQGELO-4QXCRkPFzhF_Dm9EFFeCpA/s400/pearls6.gif" width="400" /></a></div>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-17470348886992250732010-06-16T17:29:00.000-06:002010-06-16T17:29:03.931-06:00AnchorI want to officially announce that I have decided I want to make a career in Human Resources. I had talked around the issue in previous posts, but didn't realize that I hadn't come right out and said it. It came to me during my deemed "Weekend of Clarity" when I was home for my brother's graduation party. I was actually sitting in Mass with the whole fam and was pretty pessimistic about being there cause it was taking forever, I was hot, I was hungry, my pants were bothering me, I was tired, Fr.'s homily wasn't really making any sense, I wasn't in the moment, etc. - basically just wishing I had stayed at home. I remember just closing my eyes and all was silent, and it was then that I heard God for the first time in a long time. In my stillness, I came to the reassuring decision that HR is what I want to go into with full force. And, like my previous posts have reflected, never have I felt so clear in my entire life. Though I was so sure and so thankful for God's little chat with me, Mass was only halfway done and I could hardly sit still, I just wanted to call D and tell her. haha<br />
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Since I have come to that decision, I have actually ran with it as fast as I can. I have gotten involved in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and am in a leadership position at the U of U student chapter, as well as a member of the local SL chapter and at the national level. I attended my first SL SHRM Luncheon this week! It went really well and was very interesting and actually a lot of fun! I didn't do much on the networking side, only because I was unfamiliar with the process and didn't have someone to guide me along. I will be glad when D comes with S and I next month and can show us the ropes.<br />
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D has also been helping me tremendously at work with building my experience and is just such a huge asset in things even as basic as helping me beef up my resume. So I have to give her a big, big "thank you" cause without her, I'd still be in square one. She's also just a great mentor and is such an amazing role model to me in more ways than one. I need to make a better point of making sure she knows it...<br />
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"Hold my hand, while I'm sinking in the sand, no one else could understand." ~ Lifehouse, Anchorpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-65129119306164485592010-06-14T17:05:00.001-06:002010-06-15T08:35:56.680-06:00DanceAaahhh man... All I can say is, I haven't been this freakin' excited and anxious and nervous and EXCITED in awhile!! Gonna be such a fun night. I can't even wait to get off work! 6 o'clock cannot come fast enough! :)<br />
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"Release my soul, bring life back to these bones, and let me fly away with you." ~Lifehouse, Dancepouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-81310066821305958252010-06-13T13:00:00.001-06:002010-06-13T13:05:38.437-06:00Mmm Mmm Mmm MmmAahh Sunday. I had no intent of doing much of anything today and yet, it's not even 1 pm and I have already done my workout for the day - which was sufficiently horrible by the way. That Jillian Michaels sure is a bitch. haha I am going to be hella sore tomorrow. Truth be told, it was a great workout. So if you're looking for a good workout DVD, I've liked all of the ones with Jill, today was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Biggest-Loser-Workout-Last-Chance/dp/B002OMIKLI">The Biggest Loser's Last Chance Workout</a>.<br />
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I just started reading the book <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/25/books/25masl.html">The Road by Cormac McCarthy</a> on Friday because I hear it's so good. And I hadn't realized that they made it a movie this past winter, so I also want to see it once I'm finished. From what my dad tells me, the book is so much better and the movie doesn't add much - which is what I would have expected - but I always like to compare the two. I've talked to a few people who saw the movie without reading the book and they have said that it's just depressing and horrible, to say the least - which is also expected. So far the book is amazing, McCarthy has this style of writing that makes the book hard to put down. More on that once I'm finished...<br />
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I know this past week my posts have been full of my renewed outlook on my life ahead of me. Although I don't wish to bore you any further with the basically the same post again today, I just have to say that reflecting on the past week, I am so glad to feel like I have a place in this life. That being said, the need for me to figure out how to and BE a sister to my brothers hasn't so much come to my attention as it has been thrown in my face. It's something that I need to figure out - and quickly.<br />
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On a more humorous note, you wanna know how long it takes me to choose two bottles of wine out at the liquor store? Approximately 45 minutes. hahaha D can tell you what it's like following me back and forth and back and forth indecisively for almost an hour when I originally said, "I'm going to stop at the liquor store real quick."<br />
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"She couldn't quite explain it, they'd always just been there." ~Crash Test Dummies, Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmmpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-63137950032085321372010-06-13T11:34:00.001-06:002010-06-13T13:06:23.965-06:00<object height="295" style="background-image: url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/McRgkE_vgjU/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/McRgkE_vgjU&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/McRgkE_vgjU&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-75376236863588506262010-06-12T23:21:00.000-06:002010-06-12T23:21:52.277-06:00Chelsea DaggerDear Neighbor,<br />
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Your guitar playing is so awful, never have I ever wanted to cut my ears off. Sure, we do appreciate that you have turned off the amp and that you don't play between 8pm and 8am - but if you could move your daily jam sesh to another zip code, that would be awesome.<br />
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Sincerely, <br />
Your Suicidal Neighbors<br />
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"I said tell me your name, is it sweet? She said my boy it's Dagger, oh yeah." ~The Fratellis, Chelsea Daggerpouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-17450008109889017832010-06-11T15:02:00.000-06:002010-06-11T15:02:39.766-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUewtPnpM2f92-DT2N4QjT-XTHPwxSYAvb3KmJdePOZFpEzTpbbpayudF1DV-589-RuQeTnr0kJ_mCgzjxq6pVfsS1AnxS2iCgE2lizc9uXfZ8qsYFYfyP7mML_WPRSAtepcyNJ-0BfY/s1600/quote-holmes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUewtPnpM2f92-DT2N4QjT-XTHPwxSYAvb3KmJdePOZFpEzTpbbpayudF1DV-589-RuQeTnr0kJ_mCgzjxq6pVfsS1AnxS2iCgE2lizc9uXfZ8qsYFYfyP7mML_WPRSAtepcyNJ-0BfY/s400/quote-holmes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>pouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9092223719382551115.post-55358381612096525252010-06-11T09:01:00.000-06:002010-06-11T09:01:29.196-06:00So Rich, So PrettyNever have I<br />
known such clarity.<br />
Been so content.<br />
Been so happy.<br />
Felt in place.<br />
Felt forgiveness.<br />
Felt grace.<br />
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I have been waiting for this time, to know this life for so long. Now that it's here, the changes I can see in so many different aspects of my life are simply astounding. I couldn't have done it with out the help of my close friends and family. This is the definition of life - and it's painted with so many colors.<br />
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"Money from mommy lovely in Versace, costly sprees, it's on at Barney's, and I love to watch her go through fifty Gs calmly." ~Mickey Avalon, So Rich, So Prettypouring_rain44http://www.blogger.com/profile/08412407450931855612noreply@blogger.com0