SHOES!

As I sit here this morning, slowly getting ready to drive 20 minutes and spend my day in a classroom learning Word Level 3 (in my attempt to become a "Word Guru / Expert"), I found myself admiring the shoes I bought last week. I LOVE THESE SHOES!!! I think I'm one of the last few people in Boulder to own a pair, but, DAMN, they're freakin' expensive!

For the past 10 or so years, my trusty Doc Marten black boots have been my all-time favorite shoes... EVER! I've worn them more than any shoe... with jeans, slacks, shorts and short skirts (Hellooooooooo Olive Oyl), etc. I just polished them for the first time in the 10 yrs. since I've had them, and they look almost like new (except for the sole... a bit worn).

And now I have my new shoes... clogs to be exact. I paid more for these shoes than I'd ever imagined to spend on shoes (my boots were from Santa, thank goodness), but, I HAD to have these clogs. HAD TO. Know what I mean? I finally broke down and got some Dansko Professional oiled brown clogs... wooo hooo!

It did take several days to get use to walking in them (a couple of twisted ankles... lol), and for them to get really comfy, but now I wear them everyday. These clogs come in all colors, even patent leather red! hahaha What would I wear those with though??

Sorry, Docs. :( Now I just have two favorite shoes!

Made me Ponder...

Today I saw a bumper sticker at lunch that made me ponder, and actually made a bit of good sense.

"Don't believe everything you think."

Congratulations K & J!!!

It's going to be a BOY!!!

Today, my Sister K and my Brother-in-Law J found out that their expectant baby (20 weeks along I believe) is a boy!!! This is SO exciting, since we are a family of girls... and J is an "only child." A boy actually being born into (rather than marrying into) our family is a huge event to anticipate! Not to mention, this will be their first child. :)

I'll not only be Auntie Amy to the two most wonderful Nieces I could have ever imagined... but come August, I will also have a Nephew!

Time to go baby BOY clothes shopping! Yay!

From Forbes.com

I'm happy to say, I don't believe I fit into any of these categories. WHEW! I do tend to lean a bit towards being a "perfectionist," but I learned that at my job, there's no time for that. Not to mention... the stress of trying to be perfect.

Forbes.com’s list of types of bad employees:

The Manipulator: Thinks everything is all about him
Perfectionist: Never gets off the dime
The Defiant: Has great potential, but tapping it is a long-term project
Mr. and Ms. Irresponsible: They act like kids
Lolita: Young women who believe sexy clothes are the only way to make themselves appealing
The Office Dennis Miller: Tends to be bright but doesn’t have a clue that what he sees as clever and playful is often painful to others
The Chronically Late: Understands the rules and may not know what’s expected of her

Song of the Day

Time After Time

Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion -
Is nothing new
Flashback - warm nights -
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after -

Sometimes you picture me -
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said -
Then you say - go slow -
I fall behind -
The second hand unwinds

Chorus:
If you're lost you can look - and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you - I'll be waiting
Time after time

After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows - you're wondering
If I'm OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time -

Chorus:
If you're lost...

You said go slow -
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds -

Chorus:
If you're lost...
...Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time

*SIGH*

Am I Evil? Another silly "blog quiz"...

You Are 30% Evil

A bit of evil lurks in your heart, but you hide it well. In some ways, you are the most dangerous kind of evil.

How Evil Are You?

Friendship

Some things I've realized over the past couple of weeks about "people," losing friendships, etc.:

1. Some people are just mean... hidding underneath a shell of nicety (until you do / say something they don't like). Mean people suck!

2. "Birds of a feather DO flock together."

3. It hurts to lose a friend, especially over something STUPID.

4. Not everyone is worthy of my friendship or my caring.

5. I am no longer willing to "smooth things over" or be the one to "make the first move" when I haven't been the "cause."

6. Have I mentioned that it hurts to lose a friend?

7. If someone walks away easily, and with a sharp tongue... perhaps they were not a friend at all.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... kiss my ass.

CHILI!

I made chili!!!! (with ground turkey)

Anyone who knows me knows that, well, I DON'T COOK. But, I gave it a whirl today, thanks to a recipe from my friend "S," and my huge pot of chili (shown) is simmering on the stove. It smells SO good in here! Mmmmmm mmmmm good!

I'm so clueless when it comes to cooking, while shopping for the ingredients, I had to call my youngest Sister (thanks K) to see if there is a difference between "chopped" and "diced" tomatoes. I was looking for chopped, and saw about every other type of canned tomatoes, EXCEPT for chopped. She advised me and I got the diced. This was the first time I can recall ever actually buying an onion as well. I found this amusing while trying to pick just the right one, and laughed out loud in the produce section. haha Then... several hours later when I actually decide to give this cooking thing a try (yes, I consider making chili cooking!), I get the onion out and I realize I have NO FREAKIN' CLUE how to cut up an onion!! ARGH! Once again, I find myself calling K and asking the somewhat embarrassing question... "Um... how do I cut up an onion?" Now I know how to peel the skin and the first couple of layers, though I don't think the cutting happened quite right. It's not easy to follow such instructions over the phone. Regardless, the onion is in small pieces... browned and soft... and simmering nicely with all the other yummy ingredients.

About another 30 minutes of waiting and I should be able to eat. (I was told the longer it simmers, the better it will taste... hence me waiting a while.)

I'm crossing my fingers that it turns out well. That's a lot of chili that I'll be eating for a while. =D

Why?

Why is it that a heartfelt "I'm sorry" is so hard?

Is the need to be right really that important?

If something has been said by "you" and may have been taken the wrong way, WHY can't that be explained MINUS sarcasm or negativity (since someone is probably already feeling like shit!)? And why can't part of this be saying "I'm sorry?" "I'm sorry I hurt your feelings," or, "I'm sorry that you misunderstood what I said... it was meant to be funny," etc. Even if "you" don't understand how or why the other person is upset... if it's seemingly something you said or did, and you're a friend, don't you think saying I'M SORRY is an important thing to do?? And mean it, not just say it?

Why, instead, must there be the sarcasm and hurtful comments that only escalate what has already been said / done?

Maybe it's just me that thinks this way... I wouldn't be surprised.

Me? A Sinner? Hahahahaha

Sinner (Drowning Pool)

Bend me shape me misdirect me
It’s all the same to me
Look at all this useless talk
Look at all this useless talk
Look at all this useless talk

You look at me but you don’t see
Understand I’m a sinner
Don’t corner me
Don’t lecture me
Raise your hands you’re a sinner

Is this everything you wanted, find another dream
You never hear a word I say
You never hear a word I say
You never hear a word I say
So pray!

You look at me but you don’t see
Understand I’m a sinner
Don’t corner me
Don’t lecture me
Raise your hands you’re a sinner

I’m a sinner
Look at all these people in front of me
Look at all these people in front of me
Look at all these people in front of me
Look at all these people in front of me, now!

You look at me but you don’t see
Understand I’m a sinner
Don’t corner me
Don’t lecture me
Raise your hands you’re a sinner

Gotta love this song! =D