Book Review!

So I've been really wound up in reading lately...I feel like it takes me to a different place.

I just finished 3 Cups of Tea and it was wonderful! The story is of Greg Mortenson and I feel like I know the man. He's actually coming to my work to speak and I'm so excited!!

Now I'm on to the 4-Hour Work Week. It's so funny. Unfortunately it's really not applicable to my work place. To me it teaches efficiency...which I pride myself on. My current employment doesn't really center on efficiency believe it or not so right now it's just a fun read. Which is why I'm kind of excited I have a second interview at another job opportunity. I love, love, love my job but I just had to put my name in the hat for this other position. We'll see...I'll be happy either way.

I'm finally back on my walking and exercise schedule but still not feeling like my old gym junkie self. Thank god I've lost half of those traveling pounds! Just a couple more to go.

David and I almost put an offer on a house....this is the closest we've been to finding our dream house. Phooey...someone beat us to the punch. We're checking out some other properties this weekend!

It's me again

I've got to stop playing hookie from work....technically I asked for this day off ahead of time.

Today was a pamper day...and a wonderful one. I cut my hair...yikes! My hair is pretty long and I've been trying to grow it so I could donate it. You can imagine how bummed I was when I realized they don't take colored or highlighted hair.... I really needed a cut though so I'm sporting a shorter do with a little sun-kissed color thrown in there. I had an amazing facial too...thanks to Frangela for introducing me to my new favorite person....my esthetician! My skin feels so cleansed and fresh...I feel like a whole new me with better shoes, a cuter dress, fun earrings, and some hot polish on the toes... Ah... I almost feel like me again.

ETA: Yay...they did indeed take my hair...so at least it wasn't for nothing!

Love these lyrics...

These lyrics meant so much to me some time ago...now they're translated into so much more. I can't tell you how much these lyrics have got me through.


"Grace"
I'm on my knees only memories are left for me to hold
Dont know how but Ill get by
Slowly pull myself together
Theres no escape
So keep me safe
This feels so unreal
Nothing comes easily
Fill this empty space
Nothing is like it seems
Turn my grief to grace
I feel the cold
Loneliness unfold
Like from another world
Come what may
I won't fade away
But I know I might change
Nothing comes easily
Fill this empty space
Nothing is like it was
Turn my grief to grace
Nothing comes easily
Where do I begin?
Nothing can bring me peace
I've lost everything I just want to feel your embrace

Six Word Memoir

I've been tagged by Amanda…she’s is such a sweet and caring nestie who’s strength is getting her through her loss. She’s been such a wonderful presence on support boards and always had some of the kindest words to say. I wish her all the best!

This tag is tough for me because I always have so much to say…but the tag is to write a six word memoir... a Meme. As described in Amanda's blog... "The Meme" originated over an idea that was prompted by the book written by Larry Smith and Rachel Fershleiser, Not Quite What I was planning: Six Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure. It's a compilation based on the story that Hemingway once bet $10 that he could sum up his life in six words. His were- "For Sale: baby shoes, never worn."

Here goes...
I’ve always felt that I’m that 1%. You know how stuff always seems to happen to other people? I’ve always felt like one of those other people. Now, that comes with advantages and disadvantages. You may be the 1% that wins…but when you lose, you lose big. I’d like to think somehow it all balances out and you’ll go crazy trying to predetermine future plans or live your life according to standards.

I’ve accepted life isn’t fair…but it only seems that way for a while...stick it out, it's worth it.

Of course I had trouble with this and I’m trying to stick to only six words…but how about two sets...I’m indecisive I know!

Enjoy the ride, it gets better.
Read instructions….then write your own.

Time to tag 5 others!
Kellan, Mom Quixote, Jennifer, Jess, Frangela

Weekend Fun...a la Peroni

The weekend went great! I was glad to get back from Vegas on Friday to allow some downtime before heading back to work. I bought yet more fun stuff from Sephora. My SIL twisted my arm into going while she got some cool new eye shadow. I left with some amazing body butter that smells citrusy and yummy and lash kapow...some new mascara. It was great to spend some time to hang with my other sisters. We had a blast laughing it up at Lion & Rose and I had yummy Peroni in the coolest glass ever (promise to take a pic).

Back from Vegas!

Got back from Vegas and I'm so thankful for the trip. At the time I felt like I shouldn't go...heck I didn't even think I emotionally could go, but it turned out to be the best thing ever. I really feel like I bonded with my sis and mom. Of course we had our little spats, but even those were great...almost reminded me of my childhood.... We went to so many casinos and I even won $20 bucks playing with nickels! I was pretty excited. The shows were so much fun and all the sightseeing was great! I even got to have a margarita!