A Wiggle in My Toes

I have been UBER busy.... well more like preoccupied. Maybe even distracted.  Definitely off my routine. At any rate, it's been a good couple of days. I've shaken the blah mood and I'm pretty much back to normal - aside from getting back into my regular routine. haha  The weather has been amazing so hopefully this weekend I can go out and enjoy it.

1. I just read this on a blog this morning: "As Anais Nin said, "We see things not as they are, but as we are."   Perception!" Such a good thing to remember about ourselves. I need to really put this into context of the last few weeks. Whew.
2. "Our prime purpose in life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." I saw this pop up on my Facebook news feed. Very true. 
3. I went on a nice "meet and greet" as I call it. hahaha
4. I'm excited about the socks I bought.  Strange I know, but these are cool socks!  They go over each individual toe. LOL
5. I love that I have had another productive day.

Rainbows

Today I was called out on my "blahness mood".  I've been in a funk before but as my boss put it, it's never last more than a week.  I am now in week two.  Hopefully it'll pass sooner. Maybe I'm just dehydrated. HAHA wouldn't it be nice if it were just that?  At any rate - let's get on with this list so I can go to bed.. I am worn out!

1. If you watched Glee, then you know it was an amazing episode!  I loved the opening song and scene but it was unfortunate what happened. Lots of "rainbows" in this episode.
2. I found a new little web show that's pretty interesting. It's on Crackle and it's called Gay Town. It's about a straight guy who is stuck in a town full of gays. Anything he does as a straight man is illegal and he's ostracized for not being gay.
3. I got to work really early (for me) and was administratively productive today. Like McDonald's tagline, "I'm lovin' it"!
4. I have been hearing a song a lot lately and had no idea who it was. While watching Glee tonight, I Googled the words, "I'm glad you came".  It's actually by The Wanted and well, Glee did a way better version of the song. hahaha
5. Oh wow... I'm to the last one and I have dozed off three or four times already!  I need a 5th item, STAT!  OOoh  I love that my boss brought in a bag of Swedish Fish... Now that was uber nice of her!

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Day Two: Family Visit.  I've come to recognize that if I had kids, they'd be trained like my dog Big Mac. LOL I've been amazed (figure of speech cause I'm really not amazed) by how they are.  I guess I have an expectation that seems to live in the memory of how my parents raised me.  There are certain expectations of children of a certain age. Those expectations exists because you're preparing them for life outside of the nest. I remember learning how to properly wash dishes - dishes are good and clean when they're no greasy feeling left on the item and no food residue. I might add that I was the one who did the dishes because I got to eat for free. So many lessons were taught to me as a kid because I was given responsibility.  Oh, and the back talk I'm hearing?  I have four words for that - HELL - TO - THE - NAW! Do I hear Aretha singing???? R-E-S-P-E-C-T...

Any how... It will certainly be interesting to see it all works out. [steps off soap box] On to the list.

1. HULU has me watching The Cleveland Show - the episode, The Hurricane, is pretty good.  It touched on the topic of religion - I love how Jr. took on the views that he did on religion. My sentiments are the same. hahaha
2. My brother made a nice cheesy lasagna.  It was tasty AND I didn't have to cook.  So that was pretty amazing in itself! 
3. My roommate gave me a belated birthday gift. That was pretty nice of him. It was a gathering of items - one of which is a mandarin/lemon scented candle that smells awesome!
4. I've seen this video before but I saw it again tonight and remembered how much I loved it - Is Being Gay a Choice?
5. I enjoyed my visit to Madame Tussaud's and to the Native American History Museum today. It was very informative. I don't think my nephews enjoyed it but whatever....

Rockin' in the Free World

I've never pledged my allegiance to any one sports team in a long while. I'm not really a sports fan but there have been teams that I have always rooted for - the Detroit Pistons and the Marshall University football team. Today, I felt connected to the George Mason University Mens Basketball team.  It was great to watch the Patriots take the win today, the last home game of the season.

1. On the way to the game I got to sign the banners for all of the graduating seniors on the Mason basketball team. 
2. I got a delicious steak sub from Vocelli's Pizza and it was DELICIOUS!
3.  I am still amazed by this Roku Box.  Best. Piece. Of. Technology. EVER!
4. My niece kicked my butt in Guitar Hero.  So much for thinking I was pretty good. hahaha I love how she was so into keeping track of the scores and beating her uncle, which I didn't mind.
5. Sleeping pills. Check.  I love that I had some on hand so that I could sleep like a rock!

Family Fun Time

Today marks the first time my brother and his kids have visited since I've been in my (semi) newly acquired home.  It's pretty cool having them here.  I haven't seen them in about 4 years and let me just say - What a difference that time frame makes!  They all have gotten so tall and the oldest has facial hair!  The others have hit puberty and I'm just floored.  I guess that means they've gotten older and so have I.  The oldest nephew was born in 1993.  That doesn't seem so long ago to me - but geez - he's a grown ass man now. Might not be mature but he can now vote.

1. I had a series of nice meetings today.  I have to say that I think I'm going to enjoy partnering with a new person on an initiative. 
2. I loved seeing that the Program Board event tonight was PACKED. Great job!
3. I loved that I was able to play video games with my nephew and niece. Clearly, they play these games way more than me LOL I think tomorrow night I will challenge them in Guitar Hero!
4. Today marked my debut at a voice over artist. hahaha I had to do a series of videos on how to use a program.  The videos are for students and I hope they prove to be helpful. really enjoyed making them. 
5. While out to dinner with family, we sat next to a table with a very talkative, yet good-natured Korean guy that made sure we knew he could be "down" with the black folks. hahaha He was kind of annoying (and drunk) however, I loved how he got serious for a moment and got on my nephews case about not going to college. This was a classic moment!  A total stranger saying to my nephew, "Man, you should go to college, even if it's community college because a degree will open doors."  That was very nice of him to say and while he was annoying for most of the meal, him saying this made a world of difference to me.

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!

It's a Beautiful Life

Simply stated, no matter what you're going through based on your perspective, it's a wonderful life. When I thought about this, I also thought about the Ace of Base song called, "It's a Beautiful Life". Then I wanted to hear the song... hahaha

Enjoy!

1. What a great song by Estelle. It's a Wonderful Life.  I love when people push out positivity.  There is just way too much negativity out there... It's like people like to wallow is sorrow.  When you really think about things in the grand scheme, it most certainly a wonderful life because things can always be worse.
2. I desperately needed an oil change.  When I left work it was nearing 7PM.  The place closes at 7PM.  I made it in the nick of time.  WHEW!  They even informed me of things I needed to get done - a new battery, new fuel filter. I'm glad I got my tax return! LOL
3. You know, they say that when things feel uncomfortable that those are the times we experience growth.  Today I felt uncomfortable.  While I don't like that feeling, I love growing and becoming better at what I do.
4. Today I rocked the preppy look according to Melissa.  I like that! LOL
5. My brother, who will be visiting this weekend, sent me a text to ask about the weather. He then asked if I had a coat he could wear here.  Mind you...my brother and I haven't worn the same size since I was in 7th grade.  Make another note that he is 8 years older than me.  The final note is that I have been, since 8th grade, been larger than him.  Now, fast forward to today - we wear the same size! hahaha His weight has gone up and mine has gone down and we meet in the middle. How funny!