Have you ever been in a situation with another person where if you were in their shoes and he/she was in yours, you would have acted a completely different way?
Yeah... I have too, and most of the time it's not fun. It's kinda like: "If I were him I would have already done that!"
I feel like most of those feelings that we get are deeply rooted in our own selfish desires and expectations. When we say to ourselves "if I were her..." or "if I were him," it really is internalizing and expressing what we wish would happen to us. Think about it. Why else would you say that to yourself? It's because you want THAT situation to be true, the one that you've hypothetically formulated in your head. Trust me, that's why. It may seem pretty obvious to state, but it's true. And of course, it usually can never be that way because of several reasons.
1. High expectations, maybe sometimes too high.
2. Nobody is going to know what everybody else wants.
3. It's impossible to know someone's every thought and feeling.
4. No matter what you do, you will not be able to please everyone.
But wouldn't it be nice if the above weren't true? But then again, there's no way I'd want someone, or more than one person, to know my every single thought and feeling. That would be creepy... and potentially embarrassing.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
The Sweaters of All Sweaters
I have a Christmas party to go to tomorrow evening, and one that I'm very excited about. As many are during this season, the party is a Christmas sweater party. If you don't know what that means, click here, here, and here. Aren't they beauties? (And the guy in the last picture... oooo, isn't he hot? ummm, no.)
Well, these parties are just fun because people wear these ridiculous sweaters that no one should wear elsewhere in everyday fashion (but sadly and unfortunately do at this time of year), and everyone drinks and is merry. It's a perfectly acceptable time to wear these beautiful creations of colored yarn and sequins and jewels.
But I want to talk about those that wear these pieces of fashion outside of the designated "Christmas sweater" parties. I can see where these sweaters might have been semi-ok to wear in the 80's or 90's, because those were the times. But it's almost 2010... a decade into 21st century. These Christmas sweaters are not ok for companies to still be making!! And the fact that they still make them means that women (and a few men) are wearing them! Why? Whyyy? WHYYY? I just don't understand. Is it just some tradition that I won't get on board with, or do people really think they look good? Maybe it's that I'll have to wait until I enter my 40s/50s/60s and then I'll feel differently. Maybe I'll need to have an older/grown child as well.
When I was much younger, back in the early 90s, I(/my dad and I) bought my Mom a black pull-over sweater with a gingerbread house and gingerbread people on it. It was complete with sequins, jewels, beads... I mean, you name it and it was probably on it. I thought it looked good on my Mom... back then. I was little, again, those were the times, and I hadn't yet developed my wonderful fashion sense. I wouldn't allow her to wear it today... if she still had it, and she doesn't.
So I'm gonna go ahead and say it - the Christmas sweaters are ugly! U-G-L-Y! And they ain't got no alibi.
With that said, I can't wait to wear one tomorrow night. Maybe I'll remember to take some pics and post them here at a later date!
**I would like to say that I deeply apologize if your mother, aunt, sister, grandma, etc. wears these kinds of sweaters and if what I've said offended you. I guess I would also like to say that I have seen some, and I mean SOME, Christmas sweaters that are ok and fashionably acceptable. If someone in your family or someone you know does wear these sweaters, I am positive they fall into that category of fashionable.
ONE WEEK TILL CHRISTMAS! YIPPEE!!
Well, these parties are just fun because people wear these ridiculous sweaters that no one should wear elsewhere in everyday fashion (but sadly and unfortunately do at this time of year), and everyone drinks and is merry. It's a perfectly acceptable time to wear these beautiful creations of colored yarn and sequins and jewels.
But I want to talk about those that wear these pieces of fashion outside of the designated "Christmas sweater" parties. I can see where these sweaters might have been semi-ok to wear in the 80's or 90's, because those were the times. But it's almost 2010... a decade into 21st century. These Christmas sweaters are not ok for companies to still be making!! And the fact that they still make them means that women (and a few men) are wearing them! Why? Whyyy? WHYYY? I just don't understand. Is it just some tradition that I won't get on board with, or do people really think they look good? Maybe it's that I'll have to wait until I enter my 40s/50s/60s and then I'll feel differently. Maybe I'll need to have an older/grown child as well.
When I was much younger, back in the early 90s, I(/my dad and I) bought my Mom a black pull-over sweater with a gingerbread house and gingerbread people on it. It was complete with sequins, jewels, beads... I mean, you name it and it was probably on it. I thought it looked good on my Mom... back then. I was little, again, those were the times, and I hadn't yet developed my wonderful fashion sense. I wouldn't allow her to wear it today... if she still had it, and she doesn't.
So I'm gonna go ahead and say it - the Christmas sweaters are ugly! U-G-L-Y! And they ain't got no alibi.
With that said, I can't wait to wear one tomorrow night. Maybe I'll remember to take some pics and post them here at a later date!
**I would like to say that I deeply apologize if your mother, aunt, sister, grandma, etc. wears these kinds of sweaters and if what I've said offended you. I guess I would also like to say that I have seen some, and I mean SOME, Christmas sweaters that are ok and fashionably acceptable. If someone in your family or someone you know does wear these sweaters, I am positive they fall into that category of fashionable.
ONE WEEK TILL CHRISTMAS! YIPPEE!!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Trying to be cool?
"Here's what's sexy about it. It saves money," the president said of home insulation.
-President Obama
This is in reference to the "cash for caulkers" program that the administration has proposed that would add an additional $150 billion dollars to our already $12 trillion debt. I just am at a loss for words. For "sexy" to be in the president's press vocabulary describing a program is unsettling to me for whatever reason, I don't care who it is. He's also said "jackass" to the press (albeit he was referring to Kanye West and the whole VMA/Taylor Swift thing to which I agree with him - Kanye is a jackass), but still. It just doesn't seem "presidential" to me to say something is "sexy" and especially not in this context. I like the feeling of being able to relate to the president, but there's a difference between that and feeling like he's trying to be one of the cool kids. The office of the president should have dignity and not include being quoted as saying saving money is sexy. It just makes it too... too... too unpresidential. Again, I'm at a loss for words to really describe it.
And don't get me started on how he had to use notes on Thanksgiving Day to pardon the turkey... I mean, seriously?! All you have to say is "I pardon the turkey" or "we won't be killing and eating this turkey" or "be free little turkey!" (I mean he can say it more elegantly than that of course, but to need notes... ummmmmm, anyone else see a problem with that? Just memorize something short and sweet! Or do it off the cuff... NOT that hard, especially with that subject matter.) If a power blip ever happened for any time he's speaking to anyone about anything, that man would be in biiiiiiiiig trouble...
AHHHH 9 more days until Christmas!!
-President Obama
This is in reference to the "cash for caulkers" program that the administration has proposed that would add an additional $150 billion dollars to our already $12 trillion debt. I just am at a loss for words. For "sexy" to be in the president's press vocabulary describing a program is unsettling to me for whatever reason, I don't care who it is. He's also said "jackass" to the press (albeit he was referring to Kanye West and the whole VMA/Taylor Swift thing to which I agree with him - Kanye is a jackass), but still. It just doesn't seem "presidential" to me to say something is "sexy" and especially not in this context. I like the feeling of being able to relate to the president, but there's a difference between that and feeling like he's trying to be one of the cool kids. The office of the president should have dignity and not include being quoted as saying saving money is sexy. It just makes it too... too... too unpresidential. Again, I'm at a loss for words to really describe it.
And don't get me started on how he had to use notes on Thanksgiving Day to pardon the turkey... I mean, seriously?! All you have to say is "I pardon the turkey" or "we won't be killing and eating this turkey" or "be free little turkey!" (I mean he can say it more elegantly than that of course, but to need notes... ummmmmm, anyone else see a problem with that? Just memorize something short and sweet! Or do it off the cuff... NOT that hard, especially with that subject matter.) If a power blip ever happened for any time he's speaking to anyone about anything, that man would be in biiiiiiiiig trouble...
AHHHH 9 more days until Christmas!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Try saying this 3 times fast!
Said to be the most difficult tongue-twister:
"The sixth sick Sheik's sixth sheep's sick."
oh geez...
"The sixth sick Sheik's sixth sheep's sick."
oh geez...
Monday, December 14, 2009
I'm sorry, how much is your cell phone bill?!
In my recent news...
I know in a previous post I stated that I do not like talking on the phone (but there were a few exceptions)... Well this past month, those few exceptions caused me to go over my cell phone minutes... by a lot. I'm still on a plan with my parents because of the way the contract falls and such... and well, because they so kindly offer to pay it and keep me on the family talk plan cause it's cheaper... and between the three of us we have (or had, now) 700 minutes and then unlimited nights and weekends and texts. We had built up thousands and thousands and thousands of rollover minutes, but yours truly finally used those up this month. We were charged for 222 minutes. Whoops. I seriously could not understand how I talked that much... and I seriously and certainly did not think I talked that much! Luckily, I did some investigating and changed our plan to 1400 minutes with this cool little feature called "A-list" where you can put 10 phone numbers on this list in any network and talk to them for unlimited amounts. Wonderful... I should also mention that I was able to get AT&T to reduce what we were charged for by more than half because we changed our plan. Yay me! The reason I bring it up though is because I saw this today on the Drudge Report. I think I would faint if I opened a cell phone bill that was that much! And my Dad would undoubtedly kill me.
Oh, and only 11 days until Christmas!!
I know in a previous post I stated that I do not like talking on the phone (but there were a few exceptions)... Well this past month, those few exceptions caused me to go over my cell phone minutes... by a lot. I'm still on a plan with my parents because of the way the contract falls and such... and well, because they so kindly offer to pay it and keep me on the family talk plan cause it's cheaper... and between the three of us we have (or had, now) 700 minutes and then unlimited nights and weekends and texts. We had built up thousands and thousands and thousands of rollover minutes, but yours truly finally used those up this month. We were charged for 222 minutes. Whoops. I seriously could not understand how I talked that much... and I seriously and certainly did not think I talked that much! Luckily, I did some investigating and changed our plan to 1400 minutes with this cool little feature called "A-list" where you can put 10 phone numbers on this list in any network and talk to them for unlimited amounts. Wonderful... I should also mention that I was able to get AT&T to reduce what we were charged for by more than half because we changed our plan. Yay me! The reason I bring it up though is because I saw this today on the Drudge Report. I think I would faint if I opened a cell phone bill that was that much! And my Dad would undoubtedly kill me.
Oh, and only 11 days until Christmas!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Chemistry
"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed." - Carl Jung
I think this is definitely true for any relationship, romantic or friendship or any really. I think it's special to have that kind of interaction with other people who make your life better and richer. It's chemistry no matter what. And, without others, what would you really be?
I think this is definitely true for any relationship, romantic or friendship or any really. I think it's special to have that kind of interaction with other people who make your life better and richer. It's chemistry no matter what. And, without others, what would you really be?
Friday, December 11, 2009
Oh, politics
Listen, in politics, I feel like there's never going to be a consensus on anything... ever. Period. I think that's both a good and a bad thing. So I'd like to say that clearly, things I post on my blog of the political persuasion are not going to sit well with everyone, I'm sure. But nonetheless, it is how I feel or what I dis/agree with.
So I understand these differences, and respect them, and know that not everyone is going to agree on the same policies of how to best run our country. And by no means do I think I'm a good source to know how to do so... however, there are just some things that I read or hear about in the news and can't help but think "why do you people not see that this is just a bad, bad idea?!"
You might know who Ann Coulter is, you might not. Some love her, some really hate her. Either way you feel about her, I think she is so smart and witty and her sarcastic tone makes you feel a little bit of a zing when you read what she writes. She has some great points, and you think so especially if you're a conservative. But even some conservatives thinks she's a little too off. Me on the other hand, I like her.
I subscribe to townhall.com articles and she's a pretty regular columnist. Below are two quotes I've pulled from two different articles she has written. I think the first is funny and very true, the second says a lot about how our country would be better with less government involvement, and both of them show a little of that sarcastic tone she tends to take. I enjoyed it.
"... the problem is that voting for Obama a year ago was a fashion statement, much like it was once a fad to buy Beanie Babies, pet rocks and Cabbage Patch Kids. But instead of ending up with a ridiculous dust-collector at the bottom of your closet, the Obama fad leaves you with higher taxes, a reduced retirement fund, no job and a one-year wait for an MRI." - Ann Coulter
"But the only reason government health insurance will be more "affordable" than private health insurance is that taxpayers will be footing the bill. That's something that can't be opted out of under the "opt out" plan. Which brings us right back to the question of whether the government or the free market provides better services at better prices. There are roughly 1 million examples of the free market doing a better job and the government doing a worse job." - Ann Coulter
Bottom line: a government that governs least, governs best.
Also, a new poll says that 44% of voters would now rather have Bush back in office... what? I don't lie... click here to read it. I know that's a whole 'nother can of worms, but thought it was interesting...
So I understand these differences, and respect them, and know that not everyone is going to agree on the same policies of how to best run our country. And by no means do I think I'm a good source to know how to do so... however, there are just some things that I read or hear about in the news and can't help but think "why do you people not see that this is just a bad, bad idea?!"
You might know who Ann Coulter is, you might not. Some love her, some really hate her. Either way you feel about her, I think she is so smart and witty and her sarcastic tone makes you feel a little bit of a zing when you read what she writes. She has some great points, and you think so especially if you're a conservative. But even some conservatives thinks she's a little too off. Me on the other hand, I like her.
I subscribe to townhall.com articles and she's a pretty regular columnist. Below are two quotes I've pulled from two different articles she has written. I think the first is funny and very true, the second says a lot about how our country would be better with less government involvement, and both of them show a little of that sarcastic tone she tends to take. I enjoyed it.
"... the problem is that voting for Obama a year ago was a fashion statement, much like it was once a fad to buy Beanie Babies, pet rocks and Cabbage Patch Kids. But instead of ending up with a ridiculous dust-collector at the bottom of your closet, the Obama fad leaves you with higher taxes, a reduced retirement fund, no job and a one-year wait for an MRI." - Ann Coulter
"But the only reason government health insurance will be more "affordable" than private health insurance is that taxpayers will be footing the bill. That's something that can't be opted out of under the "opt out" plan. Which brings us right back to the question of whether the government or the free market provides better services at better prices. There are roughly 1 million examples of the free market doing a better job and the government doing a worse job." - Ann Coulter
Bottom line: a government that governs least, governs best.
Also, a new poll says that 44% of voters would now rather have Bush back in office... what? I don't lie... click here to read it. I know that's a whole 'nother can of worms, but thought it was interesting...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Awwww...
"Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking together in the same direction." - Antoine De Saint-Exupery
how. cute.
how. cute.
Great Start
I hit a pole the first day I moved into my apartment here in Springfield. Where was the pole? In the garage that I have to park my car in everyday. Awesome, right? I didn't dent my car, but on the driver's side, front bumper, there's a nice shading of rust-red from about my headlight to the bottom of the bumper. Oh, the joys. I got my car this past March after my first car died. This was my first real step into independence and adulthood. At the time, I bought the brand new car without having a job yet. Probably not the smartest thing, but luckily things worked out and I now have a lovely car payment every month. I really like my car, and I was so upset with myself that I did that. I could have sworn I was gonna clear the pole, but whoops, my bad. I told my Dad and he was like "Your Mother and I were even just talking about how we hoped you wouldn't hit that, and I said that I'm sure you'd be fine." Double whoops. He wasn't mad though. Me on the other hand, I really was fuming at myself. A couple months before that, maybe a month after I got it while I was still at school, I came out of the grocery store and saw from probably 15 yards away a scrape on the driver's side back bumper. That was definitely not my fault. I thought, "Some stupid butt hole scraped it with their car bumper or a shopping cart or something!" Funny thing is that it wasn't even extremely noticeable (it was still black, the scrape took off the shiny paint but not the color and didn't leave another color on it), but it was just enough for me to notice and be upset about. It was the first "boo boo" on my car and it emotionally struck me. I looked at it, mouth open, got in my car, called my Dad and started crying as I started to verbalize the traumatic situation I just discovered. Now you should know I'm pretty (well, extremely) sensitive and things like that can just trigger me. It was upsetting to me and especially because it wasn't my fault and that I was just stunned that someone would do that and not have the integrity or courtesy to leave a note or something! I know I really shouldn't have been surprised, with the way the world is today, but I was nonetheless and it was very troubling to me. So my nice, shiny, cute Honda has two blemishes that I'd really like to get rid of. If only I could find that money. Anybody know of someone who does good car work for cheap?
There are 15 days until Christmas and 21 days until New Year's Eve!!
There are 15 days until Christmas and 21 days until New Year's Eve!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Poor/Broke
"I've never been poor, only broke. Being poor is a frame of mind. Being broke is only a temporary situation." - Mike Todd
How appropriate and what a great way to look at it! Thanks Mike Todd, whoever you are...
How appropriate and what a great way to look at it! Thanks Mike Todd, whoever you are...
In the spirit of the Christmas season...
Twins? Maybe Somewhere...
The notion that there is someone else out in the world who looks just like you is not something that I think about everyday. Yet I was reminded of it twice in just the past week. First, my sister-in-law sent my Mom an ad for a children's clothing place that had a kid model in it that literally is the spitting image of my nephew. If they wouldn't have indicated that it wasn't him, we would have been like, "You guys got Matthew John in a campaign ad?!?! Whoa, that's really awesome!" It was totally freaky. Same smile, same exact hair, same eyes, same body build... you get the picture. Then a few days ago, my friend Whitney told me that she saw a girl, maybe 15 or 16 that looked so much like me she had to do a double take. She said this girl either was a younger version of me or definitely my sister. Even the way she dressed was like I do. Kinda crazy, right? I asked her if she took a picture of her to show me, and after she and I went back and forth, I concluded that she was right, that probably would have been a little bit creepy. Oh well. I've included that ad and then a pic of my nephew above so you can see for yourself. Sorry, it's a little small so I'm not sure you can see it too well, but you can also just take my word for it. Crazy stuff if you ask me. Do you think there's a twin for you out there?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Quote and Commentary
"I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail." - William Faulkner
When I first read this quote, I immediately thought of the turmoil our country is going through... mostly economically, especially with a possible health care reform, bad job market and the high unemployment rate. Yeah, things are pretty bad, and for some people it's beyond bad. Yet I have faith and hope that things are going to turn around; that man will not merely endure these times, but that he will prevail through them. Could you really hope for anything else?
When I first read this quote, I immediately thought of the turmoil our country is going through... mostly economically, especially with a possible health care reform, bad job market and the high unemployment rate. Yeah, things are pretty bad, and for some people it's beyond bad. Yet I have faith and hope that things are going to turn around; that man will not merely endure these times, but that he will prevail through them. Could you really hope for anything else?
Can I get a blanket?
I'm always cold. Seriously... I was in Austin, Texas this summer and while in the house, I wore a sweatshirt. It was over 100 degrees outside... but not inside! When I started my job back in late August/early September, I also started the use of the space heater left at my desk. If I'm laying on the couch, I'm most comfortable with a blanket, probably up to my chin, no matter what temperature. I'll get too hot occasionally, but I'd much rather be warm and cozy than freezing and uncomfortable.
I mention this because I'm sitting here listening to the rain smacking against the window. Not just any rain, but freezing rain. It's said that we're in for a pretty big storm. I'm pretty skeptic about weather reports at times and most often think that I'm a better weatherman than they are. You're almost better off just stepping outside yourself and seeing rather than listening to them sometimes. In any regard, it's cold here in Central Illinois. So I ask you: if I'm someone who is cold in August if I'm sitting in an air-conditioned building, how do you think I am come December when the temp drops down into the teens and the wind is bitter cold? Yeah, not good. It's like I'm in a perpetual state of coldness this time of year. I can generally stay warm inside the building, with my space heater and blanket, but once I step outside, it takes me a very long time to warm up, if I every really do at all. It really is quite miserable.
When I went to use the restroom today at work, I was hit with a pleasant perfume smell (I'm sure that's not the smell you thought I was going to say). As I went to the stall, it got stronger and stronger and I concluded that it was probably some air freshener that someone brought in. Ha, that's funny. Anyhoo, it was so strong that I felt like I wasn't just smelling it, but that I was tasting it too. Maybe you've experienced that too, but take it from me, it doesn't taste as pleasant as it smells. Isn't that disgusting?
Also, shout-out to Erinn for taking the pic that is currently my profile pic on here. Thanks girlfriend!
I mention this because I'm sitting here listening to the rain smacking against the window. Not just any rain, but freezing rain. It's said that we're in for a pretty big storm. I'm pretty skeptic about weather reports at times and most often think that I'm a better weatherman than they are. You're almost better off just stepping outside yourself and seeing rather than listening to them sometimes. In any regard, it's cold here in Central Illinois. So I ask you: if I'm someone who is cold in August if I'm sitting in an air-conditioned building, how do you think I am come December when the temp drops down into the teens and the wind is bitter cold? Yeah, not good. It's like I'm in a perpetual state of coldness this time of year. I can generally stay warm inside the building, with my space heater and blanket, but once I step outside, it takes me a very long time to warm up, if I every really do at all. It really is quite miserable.
When I went to use the restroom today at work, I was hit with a pleasant perfume smell (I'm sure that's not the smell you thought I was going to say). As I went to the stall, it got stronger and stronger and I concluded that it was probably some air freshener that someone brought in. Ha, that's funny. Anyhoo, it was so strong that I felt like I wasn't just smelling it, but that I was tasting it too. Maybe you've experienced that too, but take it from me, it doesn't taste as pleasant as it smells. Isn't that disgusting?
Also, shout-out to Erinn for taking the pic that is currently my profile pic on here. Thanks girlfriend!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Holiday Playlist
I made a playlist on itunes full of all the Christmas music I have. I typed in the search box "holiday" and it magically gathered the songs in my library. I went ahead and put them all in playlist.
I was listening to it earlier this afternoon and noticed on the list, itunes so cleverly pulled this song into the bunch:
"Holiday Inn" by Chingy...
oh, yeah... that one song from like 6(?) years ago..
Def NOT a holiday song... oops!
I was listening to it earlier this afternoon and noticed on the list, itunes so cleverly pulled this song into the bunch:
"Holiday Inn" by Chingy...
oh, yeah... that one song from like 6(?) years ago..
Def NOT a holiday song... oops!
Introduction
I have no idea how this blog thing is gonna go, but I'm going to take a try at it. After my friend, Whitney, created a blog, I got to thinking that maybe it's something I'd like to do to keep a so-called chronicle of what's going on with my life and what it is I'm thinking about at the time. Therefore, that could mean multiple posts a day or go days without a post, we'll see. I also have no idea if this is going to be entertaining whatsoever or if anyone will really want to read it, but I'm ok with that. I look forward though to writing about some personal things, my thoughts and feelings, some pop culture things, and most likely some political things. Really nothing is out of the realm of possibility as to what I could post. I'm sure in many of them I'll ramble on, such as this one, and people will get tired of reading. Oh well, I'll enjoy writing it and having it for myself. I've also thought about ending each post with a question, so for those who do read my blog can think about it for themselves. Corny? Maybe... but again, I'm ok with that. Here it goes...
When I told my friend, Erinn, I was doing a blog too like Whitney, she asked me what I was going to write about. I told her and she said "hmmmmm like an extended twitter"... yes, Erinn, in a way, exactly.
I figured I'd start out with giving a run down of just SOME basics about me (I'm sure I could go on and on, and probably will throughout the course of my posts):
I work for the super-minority Republican caucus of the Illinois State Senate. I will be working here until the end of June 2010, or until the state goes completely bankrupt and shuts down, whichever comes first.
If a volume dial on the television or radio or whatever else is numerical, it must be on an even number or fives. Sometimes I don't even like calling, sending a text, or posting something online if it's not 9:20 or 4:52. Really weird, I know… probably/definitely OCD.
After I’m married, I hope to be fortunate to have at least one child.
I think it would be so, so, SO much fun to be a wedding planner. Might make that happen one day.
I have never broken a bone or had surgery, unless you count a bone marrow biopsy.
I wish I would have stuck with swimming. I could have been in the Olympics by now.
I was born without a middle name but added one legally around age 12.
I have never been out of the country, but desperately want to.
I check people.com and E! online once a day usually, if not more.
I have chapstick, usually multiple tubes of it, with me at all times.
I'm an only child of my Mom. My Dad has two sons that are 14 and 16 years older than I am. I'm pretty much the baby of my entire family. The closest person my age in my family is either my cousin, who is 34, or my nephew who is 11. I'm kinda smack in the middle.
I donated my hair to Locks of Love this past February. It was a terrifying yet gratifying experience all at once.
I really wish I saw more of my family. I have family all over the country and one Aunt in Finland. I don't get to see them that often and loving my family as much as I do, that's hard for me.
I like to be safe and generally not do something too risky. It might also be known as a stick-in-the-mud.
I currently live alone in an apartment that is really nice. I can afford it, I just can't afford much else. Great, right?
I like to make wishes when I look at the clock and see that it's 1:11 or 5:55.
I hate talking on the phone. There are a few exceptions though, and usually depends on my mood.
Now that I’m older, I can’t sleep past 9 or 9:30 no matter what time I go to sleep. I don’t like that, especially if I'm out late and wake up tired... what is that?
I sometimes wish I was a celebrity. I'm a firm believer that money is not everything and I know I can be perfectly happy without it, but it would still be nice.
I don’t like to try new food that much. Although, my tastes have really matured over the last year or two. I each spinach, for one. I would always refuse to because the leaves look like they literally just fell off a tree. Not ok, but I push through that feeling of eating foliage and do it. I've also come to like sushi. My Mom was blown away when I told her I liked it. I've also gained a recent appreciation for cashews... random, I know.
Speaking of appreciation, I can get absolutely addicted to trail mix and strawberry twizzlers. It's crazy.
I'm currently in a relationship that is a long-1,000 mile-distance one. The guy, Tim, is absolutely wonderful and makes me so happy. This distance is horrible, but if I didn't think it was worth it or meant to be, I wouldn't be doing it. I mean, why else would I put myself through being apart from him?
I have two best friends, Whitney and Erinn, both of them crazy, but crazy fun. I'm crazy too, so I guess that works out well. I'm blessed to have them both in my life and I know that I can always go to them and talk to them literally about anything. One has such a wonderful sense of humor and wit, I love it and it never fails to put a smile on my face. The other is almost a Chicago-suburban version of me. Except I don't have near as many shoes as she does... maybe about half, maybe not even that. All of us together, we have some good times. College was a blast with them, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I miss those times, but those are many separate posts.
Speaking of college though, I went to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I changed my major three times and somehow, probably by the grace of God, managed to graduate in four years. While there, I did some extremely memorable things - went to the 2008 Rose Bowl, went to Miami for senior year spring break, joined a sorority, etc. etc. etc - and they were life-changing years, for sure. When I graduated from H.S. in 2005, everyone said to me "enjoy these years, they are the best of your life," and "these next four years are going to fly by"... at the time I was like "what are these people talking about?" but they were absolutely and without a doubt right.
Time flies... literally... I look back on my short (almost) 23 years of life and think "where did all it go already?"... much of it seems like a blur, especially the recent years. That's why when I was at that age (I don't remember what exact age that was), but when I got to the point where I realized that, I resolved to enjoy every moment I could and to never take anything for granted. Not that I've ever really taken my life for granted, but life just goes by too fast and I want to make to most of it, even the very littlest of things. I have to admit that sometimes I lose sight of that a little. Yet this I am certain - I want to do what I want to do, be happy and be with the people I want to be with, laugh for as long as I'm alive, and love unconditionally. Is there a better way to live?
When I told my friend, Erinn, I was doing a blog too like Whitney, she asked me what I was going to write about. I told her and she said "hmmmmm like an extended twitter"... yes, Erinn, in a way, exactly.
I figured I'd start out with giving a run down of just SOME basics about me (I'm sure I could go on and on, and probably will throughout the course of my posts):
I work for the super-minority Republican caucus of the Illinois State Senate. I will be working here until the end of June 2010, or until the state goes completely bankrupt and shuts down, whichever comes first.
If a volume dial on the television or radio or whatever else is numerical, it must be on an even number or fives. Sometimes I don't even like calling, sending a text, or posting something online if it's not 9:20 or 4:52. Really weird, I know… probably/definitely OCD.
After I’m married, I hope to be fortunate to have at least one child.
I think it would be so, so, SO much fun to be a wedding planner. Might make that happen one day.
I have never broken a bone or had surgery, unless you count a bone marrow biopsy.
I wish I would have stuck with swimming. I could have been in the Olympics by now.
I was born without a middle name but added one legally around age 12.
I have never been out of the country, but desperately want to.
I check people.com and E! online once a day usually, if not more.
I have chapstick, usually multiple tubes of it, with me at all times.
I'm an only child of my Mom. My Dad has two sons that are 14 and 16 years older than I am. I'm pretty much the baby of my entire family. The closest person my age in my family is either my cousin, who is 34, or my nephew who is 11. I'm kinda smack in the middle.
I donated my hair to Locks of Love this past February. It was a terrifying yet gratifying experience all at once.
I really wish I saw more of my family. I have family all over the country and one Aunt in Finland. I don't get to see them that often and loving my family as much as I do, that's hard for me.
I like to be safe and generally not do something too risky. It might also be known as a stick-in-the-mud.
I currently live alone in an apartment that is really nice. I can afford it, I just can't afford much else. Great, right?
I like to make wishes when I look at the clock and see that it's 1:11 or 5:55.
I hate talking on the phone. There are a few exceptions though, and usually depends on my mood.
Now that I’m older, I can’t sleep past 9 or 9:30 no matter what time I go to sleep. I don’t like that, especially if I'm out late and wake up tired... what is that?
I sometimes wish I was a celebrity. I'm a firm believer that money is not everything and I know I can be perfectly happy without it, but it would still be nice.
I don’t like to try new food that much. Although, my tastes have really matured over the last year or two. I each spinach, for one. I would always refuse to because the leaves look like they literally just fell off a tree. Not ok, but I push through that feeling of eating foliage and do it. I've also come to like sushi. My Mom was blown away when I told her I liked it. I've also gained a recent appreciation for cashews... random, I know.
Speaking of appreciation, I can get absolutely addicted to trail mix and strawberry twizzlers. It's crazy.
I'm currently in a relationship that is a long-1,000 mile-distance one. The guy, Tim, is absolutely wonderful and makes me so happy. This distance is horrible, but if I didn't think it was worth it or meant to be, I wouldn't be doing it. I mean, why else would I put myself through being apart from him?
I have two best friends, Whitney and Erinn, both of them crazy, but crazy fun. I'm crazy too, so I guess that works out well. I'm blessed to have them both in my life and I know that I can always go to them and talk to them literally about anything. One has such a wonderful sense of humor and wit, I love it and it never fails to put a smile on my face. The other is almost a Chicago-suburban version of me. Except I don't have near as many shoes as she does... maybe about half, maybe not even that. All of us together, we have some good times. College was a blast with them, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I miss those times, but those are many separate posts.
Speaking of college though, I went to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I changed my major three times and somehow, probably by the grace of God, managed to graduate in four years. While there, I did some extremely memorable things - went to the 2008 Rose Bowl, went to Miami for senior year spring break, joined a sorority, etc. etc. etc - and they were life-changing years, for sure. When I graduated from H.S. in 2005, everyone said to me "enjoy these years, they are the best of your life," and "these next four years are going to fly by"... at the time I was like "what are these people talking about?" but they were absolutely and without a doubt right.
Time flies... literally... I look back on my short (almost) 23 years of life and think "where did all it go already?"... much of it seems like a blur, especially the recent years. That's why when I was at that age (I don't remember what exact age that was), but when I got to the point where I realized that, I resolved to enjoy every moment I could and to never take anything for granted. Not that I've ever really taken my life for granted, but life just goes by too fast and I want to make to most of it, even the very littlest of things. I have to admit that sometimes I lose sight of that a little. Yet this I am certain - I want to do what I want to do, be happy and be with the people I want to be with, laugh for as long as I'm alive, and love unconditionally. Is there a better way to live?
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