Vintage. Love.

Love knows no bounds and will always prevail.  You can hold back for as long as you want and it just has a way of working itself into your heart.  On my way to work this morning I was thinking about relationships.  It's funny how some people will go for the physically attractive person and not the person whom they are compatible with. This reminded me of some of the younger folks I know (and a couple older). And there are always those times when we compare our own attractiveness to that of others and think, "They have someone and I don't?" but we don't think about all of the qualities that made that person beautiful to them.  This reminds me of the movie Shallow Hal.  If you haven't seen it, it's worth watching.  Hahahaha See, my mind just tends to ramble and the rambles turn into words on a computer.

At any rate, a friend posted something on Facebook that made me think about the topic I opened this entry with. It was a link to gay couples from the past - before any sort of gay rights movement started.  These folks were fearless in their adoration for their partners.  How amazingly brazen they were to have done something like that then. It just goes to show you that love is ever powerful.

1. Vintage Photographs of Gay Couples 
2. I loved the sense of "getting shit done" at work today.  Very productive day and still, it felt very relaxed.  Good combination!
3. As I was leaving work, a friend of mine who works in another office, complimented me on my coat and said it was very flattering on me. That made me feel really good. :0)
4. I went to see comedian, Sheryl Underwood last night. She was sooooo funny.  Her comedy is more like a good friend who can tell stories with a lot of energy and humor.  She doesn't seem to really work to get a punch line in like other comedians. I really enjoyed it. It was also cool hanging out with Dian - Nicole, yes - I steal your friends. LOLOL
5. I went out after the comedy show and met quite a few new people. Made me feel popular. LOL One was the doorman who also happens to be a personal trainer.  I also ran into someone I met last year. Very cool to see him. 

Jesus and the Meghan Tonjes

I woke up this morning feeling good.... the alarm clock played The Dave Matthews Band's song, "Ants Marching" which is one of my all-time favorite songs.  I got ready for my day by showering, getting dressed, feeding the dog, and getting my Greek yogurt and coffee made. Then I plopped on the couch to peruse Facebook.  I came across videos that a friend posted that were very provocative in their content. I then thought, THIS will be the things I love today.  A day dedicated to videos that made me think and feel - and those are two things I LOVE to do.  I've featured a video here and there but not like this - until today.  Enjoy and open your minds to your own thoughts.

1. This is something I've always wondered...



2. I'm far from being a religious person but I love what this guy had to say.
    
   
3. This commercial just makes me feel really good. I smile every time I watch it.



4. I love that this teacher has created something magical. If only we all could have a teacher like this.



5.  This woman is AMAZING.  I love her. This is one of my favorite covers by her. I love how she edited it.

Things That Make You Go Moo

What a great night of bowling.  I actually had a good time AND bowled well.  That's such a good thing.  Work wasn't too shabby either but bowling was much more fun. The rain today isn't even bad.  Why complain about it when others would be just as happy to have it?  The Rolling Stones has a lyric that says, "You can't always get what you want - but you get what you need".  That's a good statement to live by and a good reason to be thankful for what you have.  Just a thought I had today.

1. I bowled 50 pins over average. That's so awesome! Yay for a 191!
2. I talked to a vendor today and clearly she and I have built some sort of friendship.  I think that's pretty cool.  For whatever reason, we began talking about my Etsy site and the next thing you know she was perusing my site and asking questions about selling some of her art on that site.  Amazing how these connections just happen.
3. Hahaha the Shit People Say clips keep coming.  This one is. "Shit Nobody Says". Good stuff!
4. I came home to two packages. One box contained my new boots and the other contained  my new Facebook Cards I got from Moo.comhttp://us.moo.com/. The best thing about the Facebook Cards is that they were COMPLETELY free because of a sale the company was doing.
5. Someone commented on how trim I looked tonight and I really appreciated that. It's good to know that my exercising is making a difference. :0)

Major Medical Boooooy!!!

This day was very tiring.  Whew!  I didn't do too much and I'll leave it at that. Just very tired.  It's a slow news day in this household because I didn't go to work but let's see how I can develop a list of 5 out of all of this.

1. I did go to the gym today but I didn't do a full 30 minutes on the treadmill but I'm glad I did make it to the gym.
2. A friend of mine sent me a text to say that Target has Chobani Greek Yogurt on sale for $1 each.  This makes two people this week to inform me of the sale. I love how people actually pay attention to my Facebook news feed. hahahaha I sure ran over to Target and bought 10 containers of yogurt!
3. This commercial has been around for a while but I love it.  It cracks me up every time! 
4. Another thing I loved that I saw on TV was The Jeffersons.  I loved the Jeffersons when I was growing up.  While I was lying in bed this morning with a belly ache, George and Weezie made me smile.  By the way - I always said my parents looked like the Jeffersons. LOL
5. Something I noticed today - pretty much everyone I've interacted with has been in a REALLY good, friendly mood.  The girl at the checkout at Target who was just nice as could be, the ladies I let walk in front of my car to enter the store that sent a thank you wave, my roommate giving me three pocket hand sanitizers just to be nice, the folks at the gym who wished me a good day, and the folks I talked to on the phone, text message, or instant messenger. Just niceness all around!

Live My Life Like a Burning Man

It's always the simplest things that mean so much.  Someone saying thank you and showing that they are truly appreciative makes you feel good.  Not because they were grateful for what you did but because what you did made their day. That is truly a great feeling - to know you made a difference in someone's life.

1. My Greek Yogurt exploration continues with the discovery of Chobani Pineapple flavored. LOVE IT!  I wanted to get another container to eat. I can tell that this will be a treacherous (yet healthier alternative) path. LOL
2. Yesterday I bought some frozen chicken wonton soup from Trader Joe's.  That's some tasty soup.  Low in calories, 11 grams of protein, low in fat... the only drawback is that it's high in sodium.  You have to take the good and take the bad... you take them both and there you have... bwahahahahaha
3. The Burning Man - this is something I've always been interested in doing. But why on earth does it always have to be during welcome week of the university? I think it would be something completely cool and memorable to do.  One of these years I am going TRY to experience it.  I'm sure I could get a few adventurous/bohemian friends to do it. Who's game? My only concern is the drug use that I'm sure takes place. hahaha Now I have the song of the same name by Third Eye Blind in my head.
4. I love making the day of people and surprising them. I mailed my dad his iPod back along with a couple of things - a t-shirt and a coffee mug.  He called to show his appreciation for the gifts and for the music choices that I placed on his iPod. That was really nice.
5. Today during lunch we all sat around the table in the office and had lunch.  It's something we don't always do when classes are in session. It is nice to really get to know each other in a relaxed environment and not have to worry about time constraints as much.

I love this video based on Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go"

Smart. Sophisticated. Satisfied

What a great day!  It was busy but I enjoyed every bit of it. I always feel so "smart" and "sophisticated" when I do things like this. I've been to many museums but this time it felt different in a good way.  I also leave museums with a strong urge to create works of art. I have canvases sitting around the house and they desperately need to be shown some attention. I also have a drawing I started nearly 10 years ago - I think I may have just found some motivation to finish it. 

I have to say it again - it was a really nice day.  The company I kept. The weather. The food. And now I can add the five specific things I loved about today.

1. I went to the Phillips Collection in DC.  Great museum that was exhibiting works by Degas.  I remember Degas's work from being an art major in college. He was one of my favorites - probably the favorites of many people simply because he's just one of the more well known impressionist artists. LOL  It's like, you can't mention impressionism without Degas, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet, Renoir... They were all on display there.  I really enjoyed it.  I'm thankful for VG for suggesting we visit. 
2. While at the Phillips Collection I saw the work of Arthur Dove. I had never heard of this man before and I can't say that I loved everything he did from the instant I saw it - but what I did love is his signature.  He seems like a very bold man because of the placement of his signature.  He signed his name "Dove" smack dab in the center of his painting. He didn't seem to care what was there... he just knew he was going to sign in the center no matter what. LOL  When everyone else chose to sign on the bottom left or bottom right corner, he bucked convention. Way to go Dove!
3. On my way home from DC I decided to give one of my friends a call. I haven't seen Hank in a couple months so I thought that since I was passing Arlington, we could go to Chevy's for happy hour.  Cheap eats and drinks ($3 for each item!). It was nice catching up with him. 
4. Now, I'm not one for PDA (most of the time).. but I certainly didn't mind it today at Starbucks. I love how I didn't even think twice about it.
5. I tried two new food places today.  Cafe Dupont and Le Pain Quotidien. Both were good places. I love how Le Pain Quotidien had a dark chocolate spread on the table - so of course I had to order something to spread that chocolate on. hahahaha I ordered a croissant.

An Awesome Day is Any Day You Seize and Sautee

Oh, what a beautiful morning.  Oh, what a beautiful day.  It was 68 degrees today!  What in the heck???  Such a nice day.  It wasn't sunny all day but it was very warm by winter standards so I seized the day. I took down the Christmas decorations, walked the dog, and opened the windows.  I can't believe that I am excited to watch the Republican Presidential Debate. hahaha I guess I am just interested in finding out what these crazy folks have to say.  I have now watched it and in order to keep things positive, I will refrain from any comments. :0)

My awesome meal I made today. Asparagus, mushrooms and onion.

1. Since it was an awesome day outside, Big Mac and I went for a walk. 2 miles later and he has been out for the count for most of the day.  He looked like he wasn't going to make it during the last 1/2 mile. hahaha I kept having visions of having to carry him the rest of the way home.  Luckily he made it.  I guess he didn't really understand what we were going to do. It was a great walk though!
2. I tasted another flavor of Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt - Honey.  I have to say that this was a great flavor!  LOVED IT!  I wonder what it would taste like if I got plain Greek yogurt and put my own honey in it?  Undoubtedly, I'd put more honey into it than necessary. :0)
3. Today, while I was making a bracelet order, I came up with a new look for the bracelet.  I was like, "Wow, why haven't I thought of this before?" Once I finished a couple of the bracelets, I took photos and added a new photo to the listing and asked myself, "Why didn't I think of THIS two years ago?" hahahaha  Check out the new style here because I love it!
4. I love me some Lisa Lisa with Cult Jam.  I had to watch a couple of their videos and reminisce. She rocked by in the 80s. Wonder if I Take You Home |  Head to Toe | Lost in Emotion | All Cried Out
5. Whoa... I barely at any meat today!  That's becoming more of a normal thing.  Am I becoming a vegetarian?? hahaha  I love that I am enjoying vegetables so much!  You still won't sell me on tofu though - you hear me, VG?