Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Boy oh’ Boy Category: Romance and Relationships
Chivalry ... What a concept! Please note that what you are about to read isn't based off of one incident or one person. I just felt the urge to blog about it because I had dinner tonight with a girlfriend and we spent most of that time recounting our dating woes and laughing hysterically (one of those good laughs where your stomach hurts, your eyes are watering, and you can barely breathe).
I guess I'll just cover a few things. What happened to the GUY pursuing the girl? Picking her up, making the plans, etc ... I mean seriously ... what happened? Now before you go off on a tangent about "women want to be treated equally so why should guys have to be the one to blah blah blah blah" let me just say ... SPARE ME. I actually had a guy tell me that I was lucky that he was giving ME the opportunity to go to HIS house because there were many girls who would love to be in my shoes (I'm dead serious). He saw NOTHING wrong with this mentality. When I didn't reciprocate his affections after multiple comments of this sort ... he was truly convinced that I was just an "ice princess" (his words, not mine). Note to men ... we don't need to know that you have a line-up of women waiting in the wings - but thanks. Please also note that women are capable of having a much longer line-up. We simply don't feel the need to shove it down your throat (most of us anyway ... unless you are being given a fair warning). We will silently let you dig your own grave with us and then step over you to get the next man in line.
More of my dating gripes ...
Don't litter (you can think this is dumb all you want ... but this is MY blog). Don't look at me like I'm an alien when you find out that I don't drink and I don't eat meat. Don't have this fantasy that you're going to convince me to eat meat again. I cannot tell you how many guys have made that comment to me. And while we're on the topic ... save the jokes about your sausage. If you seriously would make that remark to me and expect me to laugh when I hardly know you OR your sausage ... you can guarantee that will be OFF my list of things to "eat". Fight the urge to tell me how I'm missing out on all of these great foods. I used to eat meat ... I know what I'm "missing" ... and if I missed it that much I'd eat it. Simple as that. Moving on ...
Don't say you're "not like the other guys" only interested in one thing and then proceed to act like you have Saturday Night Fever going on in your pants every chance you get. There's this nice place called South Beach where I'm quite certain you can pick up chicks that would be more than happy to join the party in your pants. Chew with your mouth closed. Don't get upset that you call me to make plans for that night but I'm already busy. If it was that important to you then you should have asked sooner. Don't start off your pick up like with "let me holla' atcha ma"
I guess that about covers the basics.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Crazy Day at the Office
Friday, May 16, 2008
Crazy Day at the Office
... Ok so not really! I got into work and found out that I was going to be going to Jungle Island with some co-workers! It was for work purposes so I figured we were just going to go off-campus to eat and hear a presentation and then leave. We ended up getting to spend the rest of the day at the park with our own Jungle Island guide! We went to all sorts of "behind the scenes" places ... like to where these two twin toddler Orangatans (however you spell it) sleep!! I actually got to FEED these little guys! Pretty neat. I thought the one was going to rip my skirt off in front of several of my co-works (EMBARRASSING) but after a couple minutes of him tugging and me doing a Marilyn Monroe pose to keep from flashing the goods to everyone .. he let go. I also got to hold a baby alligator and pet another little 4 month old monkey. What else ... oooh I pet a penguin. So that was my hard day at the office. :)
Crazy Day at the Office
... Ok so not really! I got into work and found out that I was going to be going to Jungle Island with some co-workers! It was for work purposes so I figured we were just going to go off-campus to eat and hear a presentation and then leave. We ended up getting to spend the rest of the day at the park with our own Jungle Island guide! We went to all sorts of "behind the scenes" places ... like to where these two twin toddler Orangatans (however you spell it) sleep!! I actually got to FEED these little guys! Pretty neat. I thought the one was going to rip my skirt off in front of several of my co-works (EMBARRASSING) but after a couple minutes of him tugging and me doing a Marilyn Monroe pose to keep from flashing the goods to everyone .. he let go. I also got to hold a baby alligator and pet another little 4 month old monkey. What else ... oooh I pet a penguin. So that was my hard day at the office. :)
2.5 Hour Drive = Random Thoughts
Thursday, April 17, 2008
2.5 Hour Drive = Random Thoughts Category: Life
Last weekend I drove 2 1/2 hours to visit my mom (like I often do). The time flies by pretty quick between my "Alligator Alley Karaoke" and my random day dreaming. I think of a lot of goofy, interesting, strange things on my drive but on this particular trip I took notes to jog my memory later. So today I will share some of those thoughts/ideas with you.
First ... Have you ever been asked "which do you think it's more important to be: a good communicator or a good listener?" Well I don't know about you, but I think they're equally important qualities to posess. I mean ... If you're a good communicator but you're talking to a brick wall, what good is being a good communicator?? Equally so, if you're listening well to a poor communicator, is it really worth listening to? Moving on ...
I think a good way to discourage politicians from making empty promises in their campaigning efforts is to enforce a penalization for every promise they don't fulfill should they be elected into office. Perhaps their salary can be on a bonus system. Start them out very low and for each promise they fulfill they will receive their bonus. Just a thought :)
What is with this saying "love will find you when you're not looking for it"? Yeah yeah whatever. Well I really put some thought into it and decided that it actually makes a lot of sense. Bare with me as I try to make a comparison. Pretend you are out on a boat in the middle of a lake. There is no wind and the lake is as smooth as it can possibly be. You will clearly be able to see (and probably hear) "real" movement from below the surface because everywhere else is calm and quiet. When you kick back and relax ... enjoy life and your surroundings ... the fish will get your attention if it wants. Now pretend that same lake is the "pool of men" ... and you're out in the lake swimming around, kicking your feet and flapping your arms ... you're stirring up a lot of water, scaring fish a way, and distracting yourself. MUCH harder to find something in rocky waters. I don't know ... it sounds better in my head :)
Next subject ... smiling at strangers. I do that A LOT. In Illinois that was pretty common ... down here - not so much. Down here guys think I"m flirting with them. Now that I think about it ... girls probably think I'm flirting with them to. I read a blog from a guy who complained about how girls (this blogger was picking out white women inparticular) are teases ... and that they smile at you but then you approach them and they tell you they have a boyfriend. He was PISSED to say the least. I guess it happens to him a lot. Well newsflash - SOME people are just POLITE!! A smile doesn't mean you're a tease. A smile doesn't mean someone likes you. Now if she's batting her eyes at you and KEEPS smiling/looking at you ... ok. But a simple smile is just a nice gesture. Nothing more - nothing less.
Ok this next random thought is kind of disturbing. Please note that I'm vegetarian so I can't really say that I'm serious ... but in theory it makes sense. Maybe not ethically but logically. Here we go ...So you always hear people say that Asian people (IN ASIA) eat weird animals that we would never think about eating here (rats, cats, dogs). Maybe that's not accurate information - but either way you've all heard it. Here it is illegal to kill cats and dogs for consumption ... yet THOUSANDS of animals are euthanized in shelters every day. So why couldn't they sell these "unwanted" animals to these restaurants that would put their bodies to use (assuming ofcourse their customers are aware of what they are ordering)?? TRUST ME when I tell you that I hope that never happens. I"m not even suggesting that it SHOULD happen. My point is this ... Why does our government think so highly of cats and dogs that it's illegal to eat them and yet they don't think enough of them to make major changes in population control (that doesn't consist of euthanasia)?? THAT makes no sense to me. Moving along because now I've grossed myself out ...
I'm leaving for EUROPE in ONE WEEK!!! YAY!! I cannot wait! I'm going with my friend Nikki and some of her friends to celebrate her big 3-0!!! WOOHOO. :) So who wants to go somewhere next year for MY big 3-0??
Toodles,
Niki
2.5 Hour Drive = Random Thoughts Category: Life
Last weekend I drove 2 1/2 hours to visit my mom (like I often do). The time flies by pretty quick between my "Alligator Alley Karaoke" and my random day dreaming. I think of a lot of goofy, interesting, strange things on my drive but on this particular trip I took notes to jog my memory later. So today I will share some of those thoughts/ideas with you.
First ... Have you ever been asked "which do you think it's more important to be: a good communicator or a good listener?" Well I don't know about you, but I think they're equally important qualities to posess. I mean ... If you're a good communicator but you're talking to a brick wall, what good is being a good communicator?? Equally so, if you're listening well to a poor communicator, is it really worth listening to? Moving on ...
I think a good way to discourage politicians from making empty promises in their campaigning efforts is to enforce a penalization for every promise they don't fulfill should they be elected into office. Perhaps their salary can be on a bonus system. Start them out very low and for each promise they fulfill they will receive their bonus. Just a thought :)
What is with this saying "love will find you when you're not looking for it"? Yeah yeah whatever. Well I really put some thought into it and decided that it actually makes a lot of sense. Bare with me as I try to make a comparison. Pretend you are out on a boat in the middle of a lake. There is no wind and the lake is as smooth as it can possibly be. You will clearly be able to see (and probably hear) "real" movement from below the surface because everywhere else is calm and quiet. When you kick back and relax ... enjoy life and your surroundings ... the fish will get your attention if it wants. Now pretend that same lake is the "pool of men" ... and you're out in the lake swimming around, kicking your feet and flapping your arms ... you're stirring up a lot of water, scaring fish a way, and distracting yourself. MUCH harder to find something in rocky waters. I don't know ... it sounds better in my head :)
Next subject ... smiling at strangers. I do that A LOT. In Illinois that was pretty common ... down here - not so much. Down here guys think I"m flirting with them. Now that I think about it ... girls probably think I'm flirting with them to. I read a blog from a guy who complained about how girls (this blogger was picking out white women inparticular) are teases ... and that they smile at you but then you approach them and they tell you they have a boyfriend. He was PISSED to say the least. I guess it happens to him a lot. Well newsflash - SOME people are just POLITE!! A smile doesn't mean you're a tease. A smile doesn't mean someone likes you. Now if she's batting her eyes at you and KEEPS smiling/looking at you ... ok. But a simple smile is just a nice gesture. Nothing more - nothing less.
Ok this next random thought is kind of disturbing. Please note that I'm vegetarian so I can't really say that I'm serious ... but in theory it makes sense. Maybe not ethically but logically. Here we go ...So you always hear people say that Asian people (IN ASIA) eat weird animals that we would never think about eating here (rats, cats, dogs). Maybe that's not accurate information - but either way you've all heard it. Here it is illegal to kill cats and dogs for consumption ... yet THOUSANDS of animals are euthanized in shelters every day. So why couldn't they sell these "unwanted" animals to these restaurants that would put their bodies to use (assuming ofcourse their customers are aware of what they are ordering)?? TRUST ME when I tell you that I hope that never happens. I"m not even suggesting that it SHOULD happen. My point is this ... Why does our government think so highly of cats and dogs that it's illegal to eat them and yet they don't think enough of them to make major changes in population control (that doesn't consist of euthanasia)?? THAT makes no sense to me. Moving along because now I've grossed myself out ...
I'm leaving for EUROPE in ONE WEEK!!! YAY!! I cannot wait! I'm going with my friend Nikki and some of her friends to celebrate her big 3-0!!! WOOHOO. :) So who wants to go somewhere next year for MY big 3-0??
Toodles,
Niki
Blogs Awayyyyyyy
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Blogs Awayyyyyyyy
I haven’t blogged in a while so I figured I’m due for one. Lets see how this goes since I have nothing specific in mind that I’d like to share ...
Well, I’m watching American Idol "the results show". Every year they say "this year the talent is better than the last" ... yeah yeah yeah ... whateva! I personally don’t think so. David Archuleta is by far my favorite ... hands down. Ramiel (sorry girl) but she’s just sticking around because she’s a cutie. Did I mention her mom works for my company? I hope none of her family reads this haha. The Irish girl is good ... I like Brooke’s vibe. She reminds me of a modern Carly Simon. That country chick needs to go somewhere ... no personality and a mediocre voice.
What else ... hmmm ... I have a fish at work now. His name is "Red" (I didn’t name him). I inherited him from a co-worker. I got him a cutie little tank for my desk because a) I felt bad keeping him in a vase and b) I didn’t feel like having smelly dirty water to change every week. My coworkers think I’m strange. I’ve gotten a few eye rolls when they see it. People are funny ... here’s the scene: "Is that a fish?" "yes" "oh my gosh he has his own little tank. how cute!" (they walk away and roll their eyes) lol Um yeah ... if you’re going to go through the effort to have a fake conversation AT LEAST wait until I cannot see your eyeballs before rolling them. Just a thought.
Does anyone have any good books to recommend?
Oh I KNOW what I can talk about ... why is it that people don’t want to volunteer for things? Any insight? I hear all the time that I’m "Mother Theresa" and such a "goody goody" ... why is that? Why am I not the norm?? I truly don’t do things for the attention of it ... I do it because I feel it’s my obligation as a human being on this Earth. Why don’t people share this outlook? It’s extremely frustrating. I know it sounds corny, but it hurts my heart to know this. It ESPECIALLY bothers me because I see the indifference and lack of caring in my friends and people that I care about. If we all did our part we would all be so much better off. The rational side of me knows that people are different and I can’t expect people to share my views ... but the human being in me doesn’t understand how that can be. So how about this ... for those of you who would rather party and get drunk ... find a cause and donate some money (that would probably equal what you’d spend in one hour at a bar/club). Then you don’t have to waste your precious time doing something good for the future world that all of our children will inherit ... but you will financially help those of us who DO care. Sound good? Or at the very least ... make sure your garbage actually makes it in the trash (there are no fairies that will clean up garbage that you decide belongs out your car window or tossed on the ground). And please save your comments about giving someone "job security" by your littering. Glad we all agree!
Blogs Awayyyyyyyy
I haven’t blogged in a while so I figured I’m due for one. Lets see how this goes since I have nothing specific in mind that I’d like to share ...
Well, I’m watching American Idol "the results show". Every year they say "this year the talent is better than the last" ... yeah yeah yeah ... whateva! I personally don’t think so. David Archuleta is by far my favorite ... hands down. Ramiel (sorry girl) but she’s just sticking around because she’s a cutie. Did I mention her mom works for my company? I hope none of her family reads this haha. The Irish girl is good ... I like Brooke’s vibe. She reminds me of a modern Carly Simon. That country chick needs to go somewhere ... no personality and a mediocre voice.
What else ... hmmm ... I have a fish at work now. His name is "Red" (I didn’t name him). I inherited him from a co-worker. I got him a cutie little tank for my desk because a) I felt bad keeping him in a vase and b) I didn’t feel like having smelly dirty water to change every week. My coworkers think I’m strange. I’ve gotten a few eye rolls when they see it. People are funny ... here’s the scene: "Is that a fish?" "yes" "oh my gosh he has his own little tank. how cute!" (they walk away and roll their eyes) lol Um yeah ... if you’re going to go through the effort to have a fake conversation AT LEAST wait until I cannot see your eyeballs before rolling them. Just a thought.
Does anyone have any good books to recommend?
Oh I KNOW what I can talk about ... why is it that people don’t want to volunteer for things? Any insight? I hear all the time that I’m "Mother Theresa" and such a "goody goody" ... why is that? Why am I not the norm?? I truly don’t do things for the attention of it ... I do it because I feel it’s my obligation as a human being on this Earth. Why don’t people share this outlook? It’s extremely frustrating. I know it sounds corny, but it hurts my heart to know this. It ESPECIALLY bothers me because I see the indifference and lack of caring in my friends and people that I care about. If we all did our part we would all be so much better off. The rational side of me knows that people are different and I can’t expect people to share my views ... but the human being in me doesn’t understand how that can be. So how about this ... for those of you who would rather party and get drunk ... find a cause and donate some money (that would probably equal what you’d spend in one hour at a bar/club). Then you don’t have to waste your precious time doing something good for the future world that all of our children will inherit ... but you will financially help those of us who DO care. Sound good? Or at the very least ... make sure your garbage actually makes it in the trash (there are no fairies that will clean up garbage that you decide belongs out your car window or tossed on the ground). And please save your comments about giving someone "job security" by your littering. Glad we all agree!
Winter - Brrrr
Friday, January 25, 2008
Winter - Brrrr Category: Blogging
Well, it's been 2 months since I moved back to Miami. All I have to do is turn on the weather channel to see that was a GREAT decision. I can always visit!!
So what is new with me you ask? Well ... I still haven't completely unpacked so that is my project this weekend. I will be painting my room and putting ALMOST everything in it's place. Plus I'd like to make it over to the beach Yes I said the beach Ok so maybe the ones who are up north don't think this is hilarious as I do. Love ya!
My friends Sandra & Alex had their wedding last weekend. So I FINALLY got to see Disney after over 20 years (crazy, eh?) It was pretty chilly but other than that it was GREAT! I definitely want to go back .. to see It's A Small World (since a certain someone didn't want to go on it with me). Oh and it did pour on us the day we were in the park - but rain and all - it was still a lot of fun. It definitely made us laugh pretty hard.
Fundraising YAY! I have been VERY sidetracked on doing this. I have an autism walk on Feb. 10th aaaand both a juvenile diabetes walk and a relay for life walk on March 15th!! WHAT HAVE I DONE!?!? Yowzers I need to get the lead out of my toosh!!
I have also committed to helping my friend Joan promote her massage business she has on the side. I'll be making her a myspace page for it in the next week or so. She doesn't want any pervs asking for "happy endings" so I told her I'd make her a page so that she can set it to private and only have referrals. SO ... If you're in Miami and you want a massage ... stay tuned for that information.
What else ... what else ... hmmmm
I like my job and the people I work with. I'll be heading back to school this summer. I'll also be starting up with my belly dance classes in March I believe. So that's it!! I guess I'll quit blabbering away!
Winter - Brrrr Category: Blogging
Well, it's been 2 months since I moved back to Miami. All I have to do is turn on the weather channel to see that was a GREAT decision. I can always visit!!
So what is new with me you ask? Well ... I still haven't completely unpacked so that is my project this weekend. I will be painting my room and putting ALMOST everything in it's place. Plus I'd like to make it over to the beach Yes I said the beach Ok so maybe the ones who are up north don't think this is hilarious as I do. Love ya!
My friends Sandra & Alex had their wedding last weekend. So I FINALLY got to see Disney after over 20 years (crazy, eh?) It was pretty chilly but other than that it was GREAT! I definitely want to go back .. to see It's A Small World (since a certain someone didn't want to go on it with me). Oh and it did pour on us the day we were in the park - but rain and all - it was still a lot of fun. It definitely made us laugh pretty hard.
Fundraising YAY! I have been VERY sidetracked on doing this. I have an autism walk on Feb. 10th aaaand both a juvenile diabetes walk and a relay for life walk on March 15th!! WHAT HAVE I DONE!?!? Yowzers I need to get the lead out of my toosh!!
I have also committed to helping my friend Joan promote her massage business she has on the side. I'll be making her a myspace page for it in the next week or so. She doesn't want any pervs asking for "happy endings" so I told her I'd make her a page so that she can set it to private and only have referrals. SO ... If you're in Miami and you want a massage ... stay tuned for that information.
What else ... what else ... hmmmm
I like my job and the people I work with. I'll be heading back to school this summer. I'll also be starting up with my belly dance classes in March I believe. So that's it!! I guess I'll quit blabbering away!
Chicago to Miami
Monday, November 05, 2007
Back, Back - Forth and Forth Current mood: contemplative Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
So for those of you who don't know, I am in the process of coordinating my move back to Miami (yes I'm moving back ... shut it!)
I was talking to my friend Mary Ann not too long ago about how people will probably criticize (her for moving back to Chicago and me for moving back to Florida) - and that's fine. I'm sure it's to be expected and to be honest I couldn't care less. I had my reason for moving home and I don't regret it. I couldn't have learned what I learned without moving 1400 miles ... so if that means I moved only to return right where I came from only a few months later, I'm fine with that. It's a small price to pay for having peace of mind. I'm the one who has to live with myself day in and day out ... I'm the one that has to live with my decisions and actions ... I'm the one that would have to live with my regrets if I didn't do what I felt I had to do at any point in my life.
Why people think they need to criticize and have a superior attitude just because someone doesn't fit into their mold, I'll never fully understand. I do believe that there are some cases where the criticism evolves from some sort of envy ... because deep down there is a part of them that wishes they could be more free. People need to quit worrying about what other people say or what other people think. Those people don't matter. I'm sure you've all heard the saying "the people that mind don't matter - and the people that matter don't mind" ... well those really are words to live by. Be yourself and do what makes you happy because in the end it's only you in this world. You come into the world alone and you die alone. And for the record, this frame of mind does not come from ignorance. I had to learn this lesson the hard way. By seeing a parent, close relatives, and close friends die far before their time. It makes you realize that our time on this Earth is short - and we should experience all of the things that we want or feel we need to. The only person you have to answer to is God ... so if deep down you feel like something is right and you only hold back because of what people will say/think ... let go of that fear and just go for it!!!
Back, Back - Forth and Forth Current mood: contemplative Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
So for those of you who don't know, I am in the process of coordinating my move back to Miami (yes I'm moving back ... shut it!)
I was talking to my friend Mary Ann not too long ago about how people will probably criticize (her for moving back to Chicago and me for moving back to Florida) - and that's fine. I'm sure it's to be expected and to be honest I couldn't care less. I had my reason for moving home and I don't regret it. I couldn't have learned what I learned without moving 1400 miles ... so if that means I moved only to return right where I came from only a few months later, I'm fine with that. It's a small price to pay for having peace of mind. I'm the one who has to live with myself day in and day out ... I'm the one that has to live with my decisions and actions ... I'm the one that would have to live with my regrets if I didn't do what I felt I had to do at any point in my life.
Why people think they need to criticize and have a superior attitude just because someone doesn't fit into their mold, I'll never fully understand. I do believe that there are some cases where the criticism evolves from some sort of envy ... because deep down there is a part of them that wishes they could be more free. People need to quit worrying about what other people say or what other people think. Those people don't matter. I'm sure you've all heard the saying "the people that mind don't matter - and the people that matter don't mind" ... well those really are words to live by. Be yourself and do what makes you happy because in the end it's only you in this world. You come into the world alone and you die alone. And for the record, this frame of mind does not come from ignorance. I had to learn this lesson the hard way. By seeing a parent, close relatives, and close friends die far before their time. It makes you realize that our time on this Earth is short - and we should experience all of the things that we want or feel we need to. The only person you have to answer to is God ... so if deep down you feel like something is right and you only hold back because of what people will say/think ... let go of that fear and just go for it!!!
Gloria H. Hahn
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Lessons Learned? Current mood: sleepy
It's tragic that we just let people drift out of our lives because we are "too busy." I made that mistake with a beautiful person who I still had a lot to learn from. That was what gave me that hollow feeling in my stomach. I know she is in a far better place; a place that was exactly where she longed to be. But why didn't I make the most of our time? I'm guilty of this with a lot of my friends. Don't get me wrong, there really isn't enough time in the day to keep close ties with everyone you have in your life. There are however I think friends who are in a sense our soul mates - friends who were meant to teach us things and who we were meant to be there for as well. You know who these people are. I guess the point of this rant is what we always hear/say but never really follow. Treat each day like it's your last. Don't put off being a good friend because you're too busy. Don't complain about not having friends if you're not being a good friend yourself. I know we'll see each other in the next life - but we shouldn't take for granted the time we have in this one.
Lessons Learned? Current mood: sleepy
It's tragic that we just let people drift out of our lives because we are "too busy." I made that mistake with a beautiful person who I still had a lot to learn from. That was what gave me that hollow feeling in my stomach. I know she is in a far better place; a place that was exactly where she longed to be. But why didn't I make the most of our time? I'm guilty of this with a lot of my friends. Don't get me wrong, there really isn't enough time in the day to keep close ties with everyone you have in your life. There are however I think friends who are in a sense our soul mates - friends who were meant to teach us things and who we were meant to be there for as well. You know who these people are. I guess the point of this rant is what we always hear/say but never really follow. Treat each day like it's your last. Don't put off being a good friend because you're too busy. Don't complain about not having friends if you're not being a good friend yourself. I know we'll see each other in the next life - but we shouldn't take for granted the time we have in this one.
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