I feel that different songs mean different things at different times in our lives. Below is a link to the songs that currently mean the most to me.
My Songs
Friday, November 29, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Yikes
I currently have a cat staring at me and I'm starting to fear for my life and also possibly my soul. Its kind of intimidating.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
What A Day
Sometimes the words just do not come in order to give justice and describe everything that happens in a day.
Yesterday started out promising to be a great day. My brother and I decided to drive up to help my sister paint her nursery (so that when she and my brother in law have the opportunity to adapt they have a room all ready). I called my brother bright and early to tell him that I was on my way to his house and he drowsily informed me that he would continue to sleep until I arrived at his house. That was fine by me since I would sleep as we drove to my sisters house.
The drive up was good and when we arrived we started working. Painting was fun and we were able to get a lot accomplished. After 2 coats of paint and sheets of bead board being nailed into the walls the room was looking wonderful. It was especially fun because as we painted we would each take a turn picking an old theme song to play while the other 2 guessed what it was. Oh, the theme songs and shows of the 90's. I miss those shows because they were just good and wholesome.
Fast forward to the drive home. Again I was asleep (trying to catch a nap because it was going to be a long night) when I suddenly heard my brother start honking. I sprung up to see what was going on just in time to see the back end of a huge Dodge Ram back into the hood of my car. WHAT!!! Evidently the driver had put his truck in neutral and taken his foot off of the brake. This caused him to start rolling backwards without his knowledge (especially how he was looking down at the time trying to turn on some music (did I mention we were at a stop light waiting for the light to turn green)). Crunch, and now my hood was dented in. We called a police officer and an hour later we started our way back home. All I can say is it is a good thing that my car was still driveable because now I was late for my evening gig.
Two weeks ago my uncle asked me to help him cater an event and I had told him yes. I was supposed to start prepping food at 3 pm, but we didn't finish with the officer until about 3 pm and the drive is about an hour. All I can say is at least we made it there eventually and since my brother is amazing he offered to help. Also since he knows how I think I was able to line him out to start prepping as I ran to my house to grab my gear (knifes, chef's coat, etc...) and take a quick shower.
The night went well overall. There were only a couple of times that I ran around like a chicken with her head cut off. Everyone took direction well and we were able to pull off everything even though we were short an hour of prep time. We all cleaned up and headed home.
The final event of the evening happened after I had dropped my brother off at his place. I was driving in my home town when suddenly there was a dark shape in front of me. I couldn't figure out what it was so I slow considerably down. Good thing, because it was a herd of deer. Yep, a herd of deer were meandering down one of the main streets of my town. I don't even know where they would have come from because they would have had to walk quite a ways from the mountains to make it to this main road. Why no one else had seen them beats me.
Again, what a day. This little bit that I have written doesn't cover most of what happened, but maybe you now have a taste of what sometimes my life turns out to be.
Yesterday started out promising to be a great day. My brother and I decided to drive up to help my sister paint her nursery (so that when she and my brother in law have the opportunity to adapt they have a room all ready). I called my brother bright and early to tell him that I was on my way to his house and he drowsily informed me that he would continue to sleep until I arrived at his house. That was fine by me since I would sleep as we drove to my sisters house.
The drive up was good and when we arrived we started working. Painting was fun and we were able to get a lot accomplished. After 2 coats of paint and sheets of bead board being nailed into the walls the room was looking wonderful. It was especially fun because as we painted we would each take a turn picking an old theme song to play while the other 2 guessed what it was. Oh, the theme songs and shows of the 90's. I miss those shows because they were just good and wholesome.
Fast forward to the drive home. Again I was asleep (trying to catch a nap because it was going to be a long night) when I suddenly heard my brother start honking. I sprung up to see what was going on just in time to see the back end of a huge Dodge Ram back into the hood of my car. WHAT!!! Evidently the driver had put his truck in neutral and taken his foot off of the brake. This caused him to start rolling backwards without his knowledge (especially how he was looking down at the time trying to turn on some music (did I mention we were at a stop light waiting for the light to turn green)). Crunch, and now my hood was dented in. We called a police officer and an hour later we started our way back home. All I can say is it is a good thing that my car was still driveable because now I was late for my evening gig.
Two weeks ago my uncle asked me to help him cater an event and I had told him yes. I was supposed to start prepping food at 3 pm, but we didn't finish with the officer until about 3 pm and the drive is about an hour. All I can say is at least we made it there eventually and since my brother is amazing he offered to help. Also since he knows how I think I was able to line him out to start prepping as I ran to my house to grab my gear (knifes, chef's coat, etc...) and take a quick shower.
The night went well overall. There were only a couple of times that I ran around like a chicken with her head cut off. Everyone took direction well and we were able to pull off everything even though we were short an hour of prep time. We all cleaned up and headed home.
The final event of the evening happened after I had dropped my brother off at his place. I was driving in my home town when suddenly there was a dark shape in front of me. I couldn't figure out what it was so I slow considerably down. Good thing, because it was a herd of deer. Yep, a herd of deer were meandering down one of the main streets of my town. I don't even know where they would have come from because they would have had to walk quite a ways from the mountains to make it to this main road. Why no one else had seen them beats me.
Again, what a day. This little bit that I have written doesn't cover most of what happened, but maybe you now have a taste of what sometimes my life turns out to be.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
I Know, I Know
Its been pretty much an entire week (okay only a couple of days) since I have written, but things have been long and tiring. As it gets darker I have less and less energy to do anything like update my blog when I get home from work. I promise that eventually I will write a great post and update you on all my adventures soon.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Improving Oneself
Change is hard. Especially change that involves trying to make yourself better. Lets face it, it is easier to stay exactly as we are. No fuss, no muss. We may not be happy, but at least there is no stretching when we don't try to improve who we are. Too bad eventually we all have to stretch. Eventually there comes a desire to improve.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Urban Hiking
Normally when you think of hiking the images that come to mind include mountain trails, scenic expanses, solitude, and unsure footings. Not when I go hiking. I go hiking in big cities surrounded by skyscrapers, strangers that you pass by, and paved sidewalks. This of course is not how I normally hike (I too take the traditional idea of hiking as mountain hiking), but this is what I spent my time doing yesterday. I walked up and down the big square blocks of Salt Lake City taking in all the surroundings that appeared at every step and turn that I took.
I viewed cathedrals (inside and out). I marveled at the rich old architecture of building painstakingly put together in years long past. I experienced the bustle of crowded outdoor shopping malls. I even took part in an interview for one of the state newspapers. So much activity coursing through a vibrant city. Everywhere you went people walking through life taking it causally or fast paced.
I viewed cathedrals (inside and out). I marveled at the rich old architecture of building painstakingly put together in years long past. I experienced the bustle of crowded outdoor shopping malls. I even took part in an interview for one of the state newspapers. So much activity coursing through a vibrant city. Everywhere you went people walking through life taking it causally or fast paced.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Daylight Savings
I don't mind daylight savings. Especially when that blissful day arrives when you get to sleep an extra hour with the time "falling" back. The only hard thing is that now I get home from work in complete darkness. It doesn't help either that since I work so early I go to work in the dark as well. If it weren't for a lunch break I wouldn't be able to see the light of day.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Movies Have Ruined Me
There are many ways that movies have ruined me, but I will just share one way tonight.
As I was driving down a canyon this evening I came to a gate that I had to use a combination lock to open. I had been warned of this obstacle that I would encounter on my way home and was ready with the code to allow my progress to continue. What I had not been warned of is how scary it would be to unlock this gate.
I pull up to the gate, left my car running with the music blaring, and got out to let myself through. Running up to the gate (because of the chill in the air) I fiddled with the dials to hone into the correct numbers. The lock was cold so the numbers weren't easy to manipulate and as I looked around me I realized how scary my surroundings were. The headlights on my car only gave out so much light to the surrounding area. I knew that out there around me there was darkness, animals and who knew what else. I had left my car door open when I ran to the gate and my imagination just kept running through all the scenarios of some stranger climbing into my wide open car and "getting" me when I tried to drive away.
Why would I think this way? Movies, that's why. How many movies have I seen where out in the darkness an unsuspecting victim is attacked by a crazy person in the middle of the night? Evidently, far too many.
The re locking of the gate was just as thrilling or terrifying as the initial unlocking. As soon I had the gate secured I ran back to my car, slammed the door, locked it and rushed off home. Shivers might still possibly be running up and down my spine.
As I was driving down a canyon this evening I came to a gate that I had to use a combination lock to open. I had been warned of this obstacle that I would encounter on my way home and was ready with the code to allow my progress to continue. What I had not been warned of is how scary it would be to unlock this gate.
I pull up to the gate, left my car running with the music blaring, and got out to let myself through. Running up to the gate (because of the chill in the air) I fiddled with the dials to hone into the correct numbers. The lock was cold so the numbers weren't easy to manipulate and as I looked around me I realized how scary my surroundings were. The headlights on my car only gave out so much light to the surrounding area. I knew that out there around me there was darkness, animals and who knew what else. I had left my car door open when I ran to the gate and my imagination just kept running through all the scenarios of some stranger climbing into my wide open car and "getting" me when I tried to drive away.
Why would I think this way? Movies, that's why. How many movies have I seen where out in the darkness an unsuspecting victim is attacked by a crazy person in the middle of the night? Evidently, far too many.
The re locking of the gate was just as thrilling or terrifying as the initial unlocking. As soon I had the gate secured I ran back to my car, slammed the door, locked it and rushed off home. Shivers might still possibly be running up and down my spine.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Treading The Waters Of Online Dating
I will be completely frank. I am not a fan of online dating. Due to how the world around me now deals with the prospect of social interactions and meeting potential "soul-mates" I am forced to take part in this seemingly unproductive activity in the hope that maybe someday, yes someday my profile and some guys profile will strike each other as compatible and love will ensue. How this is ever to happen beats me. I think the planets have to align and cosmic forces have to collide and create super novas or something...at least that's how I see it happening.
On any given day on any number of dating websites men and women post pictures, descriptions of themselves with their likes and dislikes, and snippets of their personalities in hopes that that special someone out there will stumble upon them and desire to learn more. When a profile is found that seems interesting and that person takes a chance and finds your profile interesting some kind of chatting commences. Communication starts through chats, e-mails, and then in our day and age texts. Eventually a possible call will be placed or even a meeting will be planned. This is when it starts to get even more interesting because such a meeting can be daunting.
The first time you meet someone from online dating could be compared to a first date where you start to get to know someone, except that you have now thoroughly exhausted all your first date questions through non face to face interactions. You have completely used up all of your surface interrogating skills and are now left with nothing but the deeper aspects of a persons character to talk about. What a scary prospect. Yes, most people can still easily hide information about themselves behind their perfectly created profile that glosses over their quirks and flaws, but this is where you are left when first meeting someone that you have only communicated with online. You come to the table armed with an arsenal of basic information about a person without knowing how to handle it now that you are with them in person. Often you are left with their quirks, flaws and contradictions instead of the person that you have "imagined" while communicating in such an impersonal way. This isn't always a bad thing though because quirks, flaws and contradictions are what make up a person.
Learning to navigate these waters can be tough, but manageable. These are some of the things that I have learned.
1) Realize that no one is perfect and if nothing else you are learning about new people in a way that previous generations didn't experience.
2) Be hopeful. Never think that just because one person isn't a "match" with you that your "match" isn't out there. You are perfect for the person out there that is perfect for you.
3) While being cautious (never reveal too much personal information about yourself until you are sure someone is who they say they are) realize that you can't get to know someone if you hide behind a mask.
4) Have fun. After all isn't that why we do this online dating thing. To find someone to enjoy some time with.
5) Just be you and smile. This is just another aspect of life that makes it worthwhile and exciting.
On any given day on any number of dating websites men and women post pictures, descriptions of themselves with their likes and dislikes, and snippets of their personalities in hopes that that special someone out there will stumble upon them and desire to learn more. When a profile is found that seems interesting and that person takes a chance and finds your profile interesting some kind of chatting commences. Communication starts through chats, e-mails, and then in our day and age texts. Eventually a possible call will be placed or even a meeting will be planned. This is when it starts to get even more interesting because such a meeting can be daunting.
The first time you meet someone from online dating could be compared to a first date where you start to get to know someone, except that you have now thoroughly exhausted all your first date questions through non face to face interactions. You have completely used up all of your surface interrogating skills and are now left with nothing but the deeper aspects of a persons character to talk about. What a scary prospect. Yes, most people can still easily hide information about themselves behind their perfectly created profile that glosses over their quirks and flaws, but this is where you are left when first meeting someone that you have only communicated with online. You come to the table armed with an arsenal of basic information about a person without knowing how to handle it now that you are with them in person. Often you are left with their quirks, flaws and contradictions instead of the person that you have "imagined" while communicating in such an impersonal way. This isn't always a bad thing though because quirks, flaws and contradictions are what make up a person.
Learning to navigate these waters can be tough, but manageable. These are some of the things that I have learned.
1) Realize that no one is perfect and if nothing else you are learning about new people in a way that previous generations didn't experience.
2) Be hopeful. Never think that just because one person isn't a "match" with you that your "match" isn't out there. You are perfect for the person out there that is perfect for you.
3) While being cautious (never reveal too much personal information about yourself until you are sure someone is who they say they are) realize that you can't get to know someone if you hide behind a mask.
4) Have fun. After all isn't that why we do this online dating thing. To find someone to enjoy some time with.
5) Just be you and smile. This is just another aspect of life that makes it worthwhile and exciting.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Dream Interpretation....Go
I dreamed last night that I was driving on the freeway and suddenly it was covered in all sizes of pumpkins. Everyone had to park their cars to help clean up (but we didn't park normally we all parked sideways facing the wrong way). The big pumpkins we just moved to the side of the road, the small pumpkins we pilled in peoples cars until suddenly we were all in an abandoned house that was full of junk and pumpkins (the ceiling was bowed and looked like it was ready to fall down). Finally we all made it out of the house and it lead to a fall farmers market during which the whole time I was worried that I needed to move my car now that the pumpkins were cleaned up......okay go, interpret my dream.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Blogging About Blogs
I just asked my brother what I should write for my next blog post since from my end thing have been fairly normal without many variations and he informed me that I should blog about blogs that blog about blogs. Too bad I don't know any blogs that blog about blogs so that I could blog about them. If any of you know any blogs that blog about blogs let me know and I'll think about blogging about them.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Winter
I can't believe how fast the weather changed. October brought fall and now November has brought winter. There was about a 20 degree temperature drop in the last 2 days. It was definitely a poor choice on my end to wear a knee length skirt today to church instead of a floor length triple layer flannel dress.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Eye Numbness
Its official, the dentist can numb you to the point where your eyes feel numb. I can feel the lower lid of my right eye sagging. Wow, it is a strange feeling to say the least. I know in a very short time I will have full use of my face again, but until that time hits I will look like someone who has experienced a stroke (not to make light of those that have had strokes since that is a serious topic).
I also felt like I was in one of those cartoons that you see about people going to the dentist. Today, I was all numbed up and mouth full of dental instruments while the dentist kept asking me questions that did not revolve around a yes or no answer. I just kept looking up at her with disbelieving eyes until she realized what she was doing. It was pretty funny.
I also felt like I was in one of those cartoons that you see about people going to the dentist. Today, I was all numbed up and mouth full of dental instruments while the dentist kept asking me questions that did not revolve around a yes or no answer. I just kept looking up at her with disbelieving eyes until she realized what she was doing. It was pretty funny.
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