Thanksgiving in Chicago!

We are going to Chicago for Thanksgiving. It's suppose to snow! I can't wrap my head around this easily because it is still in the 70's here in Atlanta....in November! Crazy, isn't it? Anyway, I've been thinking of what I am thankful for this year. I really would say that my friends and family take the top of the list. They have helped me transition to a new job, a new home, and I really do believe that I am a lot better off today than I was a year ago. I needed some shake-up in my life and it seems my recent decisions were the right ones. I think for the first time, I'm looking forward to the holidays (alone) and I'm not scared. I'm going to be ok, because I'm not really alone at all.

Hmmm

Why can't life have a script sometimes. I read books, watch television shows, loving the fact that I know for some reason the happily ever after is going to come. But in my life, I'm not sure. Where is my knight in shining armour, where is the big break in my career, where is the background music during my big moment.....it's just not there. I guess I'm supposed to put one foot in front of the next, keep humming to create my own soundtrack of life, and look for the small moments that make it all worth while. But doesn't everyone sometimes ask the question, "When is it my turn?" When is it my turn to cut a little sliver of happiness from the pie of life. I'm ready....I'm ready.....destiny, can you hear my phone ringing? Pick the f*@king thing up!

It Happened One Night

Thanks to Blockbuster online, I was able to see this classic movie. It has Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and was released in 1934. It went on to win 5 academy awards. Funny, funny movie. Too bad that more people of our generation will never see it.

Bah'ston

I went to Boston last week on a brief vacation. This great town has an Irish Pub on every corner and the good ol' Yankees are hated more than ever. What a great town! I can honestly say that the best of Boston is found in the people....whether hanging out in the Italian North End, or at the local Irish pub...Bostonians are the nicest around. I hope I can go back one day...if not just to briefly stop in for a pint at my new favorite Irish pub, "Mr. Dooleys." Save me a Guiness!

Vacation

I need one.

It's hot!

Living in Atlanta you get the real kind of hot! 90's and up. This Sunday I took my first trip to the pool. I always delay this outing because I have to put on my swimsuit that has been hiding away all winter and of course I am my own worst critic when it comes to my body.

The sun was actually so hot that my skin turned red...not because of a sunburn, but just because it was hot! I also hear my air conditioning going constantly. Can't wait to see that bill!

The bad comes with the good though....who else can boast beautiful weather the other 10 months of the year. I hardly ever need a heavy coat and certainly don't miss the snow! Guess I need to migrate north for the summer!

Festival Time!

I love the summer! In Atlanta, there are so many great festivals to go to. So far I have been to Oysterfest and Summerfest. Usually, these wonderful gatherings include art, music, beer, and my favorite.....boys! I have met a few this summer which has been quite great! I think I'm getting out of my slump. Perhaps it's my return to brunette. Whoever said blondes have more fun were wrong. Yeah summer!!!! See you at the festivals!

Schultz's = Sports

The National Musuem of the Marine Corps

"The Memphis Belles"

At the Nation's Capital

This weekend I'm in Washington D.C. Home of our nation's capital and a lot of cool museums! I'm celebrating my brother's graduation from GW (he's getting his masters) and my birthday on Monday. It's family weekend, but also a mini-vacation. These are my first few days off since my new job started in October and it's brief....but I'll take it! I'll post some pictures when I get back home on Tues. Have a great weekend!

Bulgarian Food

I went out with some friends to a Bulgarian restaurant on Friday. It was so delicious! I think I'm going to try more cultural foods if I can.....I truly was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! Yum!

Hard to do the good thing

I went to church on Friday and there was a post in the bulletin to volunteer at the local Hospital. I called and there was no one available so I left a message. When they returned my call it was during work hours. They left a message stating that they were looking for day time, long term committed individuals. THEN, assuming I was much younger, they said they were not looking for any more part-time college student volunteers. This really turned me off. Why is it so hard to be nice and give of my time?

It reminds me of the time my parents tried to adopt a blind puppy. They were denied because they already had pets. WHAT? Is it becoming harder to adopt a puppy then a child these days?

I understand charity workers have to be critical of who they let in their workplace, but I don't think they should become too judgemental about the caretakers of society. Otherwise, they will be left out in the cold and wonder why no one is volunteering any more to help. Peace out.

The Sun Came Out Today...Smile!

A Sad Day.....

I think of how little my problems seem today....

South Korean student shot dead 32 people at a Virginia Tech University in the worst gun massace in United States history.

My prayers are with these students, professors, and families.

In the coming days, everyone is going to question....Why?

I don't know either. So sad.

There is a God, but someone better warn him about me

I was coming home from a Basketball game and decided to take the subway the other night. It was packed with people of all ages, race, and economic standing. As I was people watching, I noticed an elderly couple get on the train. I was already standing but was curious to see if anyone would get up to let them sit down. Tears came to my eyes as I watched....a mother with her son moving to make room, another rough and tired looking gentleman who seemed to be coming home from a long 9 hour work day stood up, another middle-aged mother offered her seat, and a young teenager offered his.

I thought to myself just when you give up hope in humanity, especially with all that you hear in the news, you can't help but believe there is a God and he works in mysterious ways. I still think people are inherently good.

With that said......my cats were running around at 4am and I could not get any rest last night. I yelled out loud, "God, why can't you give me peace!" I haven't slept great in days and it is wearing on me....

Like any relationship, I suppose we have our ups and downs. I like to think that I can bring my happy moments and even my worst moments to Him and he will let me vent. Yes, I'm a woman of faith. I don't go to church as much as I should, and no, I haven't read the entire Bible, but I believe in Him. I think that just a little faith goes a long way....

Moon and Stars

Bette Davis’s famous line from Now, Voyager takes on a fuller meaning: ‘Don’t let’s ask for the moon. We have the stars.’ ...

The Power of Song

Do you ever hear songs that trigger memories about your life....some emotional, some that make you giggle, some that make you regret, some that make you happy, some that make you long for the days gone by..... Either way, I love those songs that make me reminisce about a moment in my life. So, raise your glass to these songs and the memories they bring! They truly are the best!

Here's an excerpt of one I heard the other day that made me smile:

"Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot "

Florida Wins and So Do I!

I won my office pool at work for the NCAA Tournament! It was soo close! There was a three-way tie for Florida and it came down to the final score. I guessed the total within one point! Now all the guys have to fork out some moolah to me! $120.00! My brother said I should treat myself to a steak dinner....sounds like a plan!

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Where the Sidewalk Ends

"There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins,
And there the grass grows soft and white,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.

Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black
And the dark street winds and bends.
Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow
We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And watch where the chalk-white arrows go
To the place where the sidewalk ends.

Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go,
For the children, they mark, and the children, they know
The place where the sidewalk ends. "

Shel Silverstein

I had a disposable camera. Purchased it in July...developed it in March. That's why we now have digital. However, it's cool to look back at a picture like this. I was in Chicago last summer. I'm not sure what the heck it is or why it's in downtown, but it sure is cool. Welcome to my blog. Peace out.