Our Deepest Fear

Today someone was complaining about where they live and that they pretty much aren't worthy of being loved because they themselves are not able to give it for fear of being hurt. Why is fear so debilitating? I mean, ultimately we're afraid of how someone will respond and I get that.  We probably take more risks at work or when we drive a car or ride a bike than we do with finding love and happiness in our own lives.  I don't know about you but I value my own life and happiness. So, I am willing to take those risks.

1. Thinking about taking risks, I remembered this quote that I love by Marianne Williamson .
   

   “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

2. I forgot how much I enjoyed Public Television.  I love documentaries about the past.  I killed a good six hours watching the American Experience series on Lyndon B. Johnson and Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Very good programming. I think it's also fitting that FDR has the phrase, "There's nothing to fear but fear itself."  WHOA.. and then the first quote of the morning.  Hmmm.. someone is trying to tell me something. 
3. Gotta love free music.  A friend of mine makes mixes and you can download them on Sound Cloud.
4. I love that my interactions with people today has caused me to really reflect on what my passion is.  I haven't thought about it since my dog passed away at the end of January. I'm coming to a crossroad where I really need to reconnect with those thoughts.
5. I love how my friend's mom posts things on my Facebook timeline and I have never met the woman in my life. It cracks me up!  I can't wait to meet Ms. Rosetta!

It's the Little Things

Since I don't try to post daily there's a lot less pressure. Whew! Now I'm posting when I really feel like there's something great to post.  It doesn't mean things that I love haven't happened each day... it just means these are the noteworthy ones.

1. Man, one of the worst small ailments a person can have is gout. On a scale from 1 - 10... 10 being the worst of all small ailments (and don't ask me what that is but just imagine what would really suck for you), gout is about a 6.  When gout settles into your foot you can't walk.  You can't really do anything but work on treating it.  I've become an pro at treating my ailment when I have a flare up and I love that I had some gout medicine left over to help treat it.  I was back to walking (albeit with a limp) without crutches by the early evening.
2. I may have only been in the car with her for a short time as I gave her a ride home but I enjoyed hanging out with Wendy. It's been a long time since we did hang out.
3. Butterfinger makes these chocolate Easter eggs.  Delicious! Oh... and they were 3 for a $1.  Perfecto!
4. We did nominations for officers for the bowling league.  It's very exciting that we have at least one candidate for each officer position the week before elections.  That's a first in the three years I've been a member of the league.
5. I am LOVING the show, The Chew.  Since I've been on vacation I've gotten used to watching it.  They showed a pizza casserole on the show that I was like WHAT!!?!?!  That looked delicious!

No Sleep 'til Fairfax

 I'm writing this and I'm so tired that I barely have my eyes open.  I always feel like I rushed to type this entry but honestly - it all came to me pretty easily. Okay, NOW I just nodded off.  Let me hurry up and do this list.

1. Okay.. while I don't like ANY of the movies, the latest Twilight soundtrack is pretty damn good! That song by Bruno Mars is really what pulled me into this soundtrack.
2.  I didn't feel like going and even had a headache but I went to the gym anyway and I am happy that I did. .
3. Looking through all of the old shows on HULU Plus, I picked out quite a few so that I can go back down memory lane. Quantum Leap, anyone?
4. During a meeting today we were brainstorming ideas.  Sometimes brainstorming yields okay results. Today we got great results that seem within reach. I love that.
5. Nothing said, "Delicious" today better than Barbara's Coconut covered, buttercream frosted birthday cake from Wegmans!  OMG - that was the bomb!

Songs That Made the Hit Parade

I've watched a LOT of television today.  It all started this morning with one of my favorite shows as a kid (more on that later). It's been a good day overall.  No complaints at all.

1. Crackle TV is awesome. Plain and simple.  I started watching All in the Family. The series was so groundbreaking!  It tackled a lot of issues and used words and racial slurs that leave you in disbelief.  The topics they covered are so important even today.  I bet a show like this would never last on the air today.
2. Cool Ranch Doritos. Nuff said.
3. I made the quickest, tastiest dinner today - Chicken Alfredo.  It was done within 20 minutes.
4. The bookstore was having a clearance sale and I couldn't resist buying a new collegiate sweatshirt. I love it and can't wait to wear it.
5. The new Madonna song is pretty catchy - Girl Gone Wild - it's delightful.

Never too late!

It's time for me to post about Sunday and here I am posting about Saturday.  It's never too late to tell you about why Saturday ROCKED! 

1. A friend of mind asked me if I were going out in DC. I originally told myself that I'd stay home and enjoy watching movies.  Well, I changed my mind and said I'd go as long as I didn't have to drive.  I'm glad I went. It was such a fun night.
2. I sang a few songs at karaoke. One song I rocked the hell out of.  R.E.M.'s "The One I Love".  People kept saying how much they enjoyed it. That was an awesome feeling.
3. I met someone interesting at the bar and it's RARE that I meet someone at the bar, exchange numbers and we make plans to have dinner.  VERY RARE.
4. I shopped all over for an over the air antenna and no one seemed to have one. Then I tried HH Greggg and found one - FINALLY!  Network TV - I'm coming back for ya! 
5. I went to 7-Eleven and saw that they have a new flavor of cappuccino.  Cookies and Cream.  It is delicious!

The Beginning of the End

Today I came to a conclusion - This blog will have to end at some point.  I need an end date. Finality. This way I will have achieved a goal.  That new goal is to have 365 posts.  This way I will have accounted for one year of listing the things I love each day.  I'm nearing 200 posts and this all occurred to me.  Some days I list "similar" things I love. Some days have more unique entries. So there you have it - a pending conclusion.

1. The weather was awesome today.  Made me think of biking this weekend. My friend told me that she was up for a bike ride next weekend. Then another friend mentioned that he thought about buying a bike and I told him that I would go look for one with him on Sunday so that he could bike with us next weekend. I love that others are wanting to bike with me this year!
2. Second workout of the week happened TODAY!! WOO HOO!
3. I enjoyed the "office party" in Rosanna's office.  Good times! 
4. I talked to my friend from bowling about going out tomorrow night and we're hittin' the town! I think this will be a fun night out.
5. I made a new style of bracelet tonight after swooping into AC Moore and picking up some new cord. I'm diggin' the new style.  Hopefully others will, too.

Ooh.. and I have another one to add - I love the Mormon episode of Southpark. It is hilarious.  It came to mind when I saw a friend on Facebook like the musical, "The Book of Mormon". hahaha

Slow News Day

My eyes are TIRED.. it's been a helluva week.  There's definitely been a theme going on here.  My body is telling me to slooooooooooooow down.  I can't slow down this weekend because I have family in town, but next week you better believe I will.  I just need a weekend where I don't do or go anywhere.  WHEW.. I'm in need of recharging my battery.

It was definitely a slow "news" day around here too.. but I still found 5 items!

1. When I got home I was excited to see that I received my Roku Box!  WOO HOO!  So.. now it's time to hook it up. Unfortunately, I was too tired tonight to focus on doing that. 
2. I made some great guacamole tonight. Those avocados were ripened to perfection!
3. Great conversation was had tonight with someone in my office.  It's was one of those types of conversations where you sense that we both really understood each other a little better. 
4. It rained most of the day but that didn't keep people from being friendly.  People seemed extra friendly today. I don't mind that at all. I think people should practice kindness regularly. 
5. When I left campus tonight the traffic wasn't bad at all. I think i got home within 25 minutes.. That's pretty much a record on a Thurdday night.  Metro DC traffic ain't no joke!

Tasty Dairy and Neo-(Soul) Classicism

Today's weather was amazing.  60 degree weather at the start of January? That's unheard of, unless you live in Southern California, Las Vegas, South Florida, you get the idea. There were a few things that I loved about today and they all took the simplest form - one with probiotics! :0)

1. Today I tried Greek yogurt for the first time.  Barbara, our budget analyst, brought in Greek yogurt for everyone today.  I've been doing my best to try new things lately so I gave it a shot.  This yogurt is pretty thick! YET TASTY! It was peach flavored. MMMMM, MMMM good! I love how it has 14 grams of protein in it and 0% fat at only 140 calories.  You can't beat that with a stick! I went to Trader Joe's to pick up their brand of the yogurt and can't wait to have some tomorrow.
2. My love for anything from the golden age of television makes my day. Catch this clip - It's truly a classic moment on TV.
3. A friend from high school bought a bracelet from my shop and received it today. She was so happy with it that she took a picture of herself wearing it.  That was pretty awesome - considering it was unsolicited.
4. Since my housemate is away for the weekend I get to have my house to myself.  I am loving having the fortress of solitude back!
5. I LOVE the Erykah Badu CD - Baduism - takes me back to the year I graduated college. I listened to it after I listened to India.Arie (see yesterday's blog entry). I remember the first time I ever saw her she performed on BET's Video Soul. I bought her CD soon after and I have been a fan ever since. Baduism is in My Top 25 Favorite Albums of all time.