tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52985942949298584072011-12-20T17:45:44.927-05:00Something (ji)enuine, something (ji)oofy, something (ji)rand, <br> something (ji)enius, something (ji)irly, something (ji)reen,<br> something (ji)arrulous, something le(ji)t- <br>a little bit o' everythin(ji)!( j i ) *http://www.blogger.com/profile/01660477213929562513noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298594294929858407.post-77519424931816006122010-11-17T15:06:00.002-05:002011-01-24T16:51:34.370-05:00

It's always freezer-status in our offices.  Unless the A/C is broken, but that's another story. Today was like any other day, frigid.  This sparked a craving for something warm and delicious, hence a pumpkin spice latte was the perfect choice. I walked to the Starbucks about 2 blocks away from my building and ambitiously ordered a grande (I rarely get coffee, and when I do it's always the

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When I was a child, I'd thought that when I became a grown-up, things would be so much easier because I would be the one who got to make the decisions and control the outcome. Now that I am considered to be at a grown-up age, I remember the time when things were so simple; times when my parents made decisions for me, and although I didn't always agree with them, I somehow knew that in the end it

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I've started a new blog! It's a very focused, one-subject kind of blog that will talk about many micro-topics of this one subject!  I'm very excited because this might be the future to all the questions you have about the most all-inclusive thing in life ever-- Love. Okay, so maybe it won't provide you with all the answers, but it'll be a place where everyone can share a story or five, ask

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♥ the one with the books.. but $199 each? Even if they are fire resistant, it’s a steep price to pay |:

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What you see when you look up from the entryway I found myself drawn to the Lost Souls Café on this oddly displaced Saturday afternoon; it only made sense. Being surrounded by other lost souls increased the chances I might find mine floating around somewhere among them. My plan was to catch up on some reading, but I forgot my book in the car, and I’m too lazy to walk the distance down the

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World Cup! Korea v.s. Greece -  June 12, 4:30 a.m. PST.

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Home sweet college town home.. it's so blissful to be back.  Gaggles of faces I haven't seen in one, two, five years, familiar sights [road construction areas that have been in the works years before I ever arrived] and smells [the aromas of blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls wafting out from the Little Debbie factory weaving their way through the ever-detestable yet endearing humidity], and

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I'm 24! I can't believe I'm almost at that quarter-century mark, because at heart I still feel as though I'm still a little girl.  There is no way I'm this much older in real life; I'm not ready. Ringing in this new portion of my life, however, has been memorable to say the least.  It was as if I.. dare I say it?.. actually enjoyed gaining one more year.  Who would have thought?  Here's to hoping

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But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.  That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties.  For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.

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As I was leaving work on Friday afternoon, I spotted a man across the street who was sitting on a ledge with his head bowed deeply.  I wondered what he was doing, amongst all the busy people hurrying to get to wherever they had to be. I crossed the street, and as I got closer, I realized this man was actually asleep.  In the middle of a bustling city block, this man was engulfed in

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i log in several times a day, curious about recent updates by fellow bloggers, and itching to produce something intriguing myself. i shuffle through the newest of entries, and sometimes re-read some of the old ones, lethargically searching for motivation, something to spark inspiration, but all i feel is an overwhelming sense of wonder at all the marvelous things others have to talk about and

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I received an E-mail today about this dog; apparently, the previous owner left him after their home got foreclosed. So wrong on all sorts of levels. The people who found him say he is a sweet, friendly, loveable, medium-sized dog who does not bark! Sounds like a perfect pet.. would anyone like to adopt him?♥

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apparently, that is where i am, according to someone i recently spoke to.i wish there was someone i could reach out to that would actually be willing and able to help me, but it seems as though the willing are not able, and the able, not so willing. that's too bad.

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..staying up 'til the wee hours of every night making, listening to cheesy, occasionally sentimental christmas songs,writing and preparing cards, and wrapping gifts while anticipating waiting in long lines for hours at the post office to send them off, but not hating it. it's giving away all the change in your pockets, wallet and car, and then more than change because there are no more quarters,

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A shoulder length, dirty blond haired and bearded Jesus stands on a corner on Hollywood Boulevard, sipping on a grande Starbucks treat. He crosses the street and holds out a peace sign for all those ogling. He looks at peace, and the motion seems appropriate.

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On the way to work this morning, I saw a pudgy pigeon and a small sparrow bathing together in a puddle of dingy water, splashing around, making a great deal of their feathers and waving their wings about. [Where that water came from, no one will ever know..] As I approached them, the skittish sparrow scampered away, but the phlegmatic pigeon stood its ground and warily observed me as I walked

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Monday + Caramel Brulee Latte + nice, sunny but cool weather = good start to this week.Knowing this s a 2 day work week helps immensely [:We decorated our fake palm tree in our apartment with ornaments last week; we felt it was an appropriate way to celebrate the holidays in SoCal where the prospect of cold weather barely exists.Apparently, there is such a thing as a lifetime learning grant that

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My favorite season of the year while in Tennessee was autumn. The days would become crisp, all the hills filled with trees would turn into brilliant oranges and reds and yellows, and for some reason, the smell of cinnamon rolls and blueberry muffins would intensify from the Little Debbie Factory. A hoodie was not required but was allowed if wanted, volleyball intramurals began, and thoughts of

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Closets: I now have multiple closets, gallons larger than the pint-sized one I had at the creation of this blog. Linen closets, coat closets, food closets, dish closets, and best of all, two walk-in closets [small, but walk-in nonetheless], one for my roommate and the other for me. But apparently, I need not live in one, even in the middle of a Southern Californian city. The apartment is actually

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what?! i haven't written a blog since may. what is going on here? time has definitely flown by since i moved back out west. that's the part about slacking.the part about new stuff-- i have found a job, possibly a long[er] term career! again, what?! in this economy, i never thought i would find exactly the type of job i've been looking for, but after a whirlwind of events during a 5 day

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today is the 10th anniversary of world play day! what a fun day and a fabulous idea! not that we shouldn't be having fun and playing everyday, but there are those workaholic or too-serious-for-"nonsense" types who need a gentle nudge once a year to remind them to breathe and go do something fun. hence this *holiday, if you will.go out and play some volleyball and hopscotch, or stay inside and

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That's what it felt like anyway. But that has nothing to do with my post.. just an observation. Panera Bread. I find myself here almost every day now, all day, in an attempt to escape our oven house and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. In reality, I spend most of my time outside, in the heat, under the giant orange unbrella, sipping iced green tea, mindlessly eating my

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Just to list a few. My life is so consumed by these "social networks" that sometimes I have to stop and wonder where my real-life social world went. All of this socializing through technology can't be healthy. But it's oh-so enticing; you can ignore whoever and whatever you want while feeding your social hunger with only the things you wish to expose yourself to. Smart networking? The

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today is the oldest I have ever been (]:this is the awesome quote I got from a friend, and have been utilizing all day for all sorts of status updates [:[quietly singing] happy birthday to me..yummayyy!

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The sudden urge to jump up and scream, "Mind your own damn business!" was almost unbearable. Why do people, the older they get, feel like they need to tell everyone else what to do, even when something clearly does not involve them whatsoever?Do us all a favor and leave us alone! Go find something better to do, please.

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Have a laugh; visit http://www.engrish.com today!Preview:

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In order to get what you want, you must be willing to give just as much, or more. Time, free help, money, friendship... the things you give will be repaid to you. But sometimes, you have to ask for generosity, for someone else to sacrifice a bit of whatever they have so you can make it in this world; it's a little scary, but people are willing to support others much more than we realize. Sure,

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We all know how the saying goes- when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. My question is, where do I get the rest of the ingredients?

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Things I found and love and will own in the future or just thought were cool:1. Tree bed [http://www.slmetalworks.com]2. Stone pillows [http://www.livingstones.fr/index.php?lang=en]3. Walking bike [http://arkitipintel.com/2008/03/29/walking-bike/]4. Paint drip table [http://www.toxel.com]5. Cuckoo clock [http://www.momentoitalia.com/tutti%20file/moderncuckooclocks_1.htm]

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..confused about why there are always a million job postings everywhere, yet there are still millions unemployed. Surely at least some of the unemployed are a match for those seeking employees?Apparently, there is always someone better [than me] to fill a vacant position. And apparently, that is definitely not the type of mindset to have. So optimism it is, and only hope-- no doubt, no

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This one is for Lillian, so that there is something here tomorrow when she checks this blog again, as to not disappoint her. (]:Dear friends, I have made it safely and without many mishaps to California, and this is where I belong! There is no other way to describe how I feel but that; I feel so much at home and very happy.Long story short:I got to visit with family, new and old, on the way and

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It's time to say goodbye, to leave this part of my life behind; I am excited, terrified, anticipating, doubting, ready to rock, can't seem to let go.I spent the last 5.5 years building my life around school, where I learned how to grow up on my own, created lifelong friendships, gained invaluable knowledge, and made unforgettable memories. The thought of having to do that all over again, without

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I am so excited about life I can't even sleep. I've had a brilliant idea, which I hope is still brilliant when I wake up later today, and I think I am really going to enjoy making this come alive!I will keep posting information about what I am wanting to do exactly, but meanwhile, here are some things I just purchased with the money I've scrapped together for my adventures to come in a few weeks

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ser⋅en⋅dip⋅i⋅ty:sɛrənˈdɪpɪti/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ser-uhn-dip-i-tee]1. an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.2. good fortune; luck[dictionary.com]A series of fortunate (serendipitous) events led two friends and me to a most indescribable weekend. I can't say that it was life-changing for sure, but even though it was not the aim for this trip, I have figured out quite a

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Heart fluttering, jittery limbs, mind-racing, I can't sleep kind of anticipation.Excitement.I haven't felt like this since the second grade, when my crush gave me the biggest, most prettiest Valentine's Day card out of all the other girls in our class.I never thought filling out any kind of application would be this exhilarating, let alone something that will get me back into school, but starting

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I am terrified; I am terrified beyond belief of what I am about to do, but if I don't do it, I might regret it for a very long time. It is not a good plan, and it is not even very well thought out. It is beyond all reason, and I will quite possibly regret it extremely soon. But how will I know if I don't do it? Quitting my job, just thinking about quitting the job I hate is the best thing I've

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Just kidding.Life goes on, we make mistakes, we correct them.The thing about second chances is, they give you an opportunity to do everything over again, but better, and in some cases, you even get a complete do-over. Awesome.And then if the second chance doesn't work out, then you know you've done everything you could have, so you can't possibly have any regrets. Ideally, that is.You get to do

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seems as though even if there was never any falling in love, heartbreak is still possible. things planned but never executed (due to lack of timing): . watching serendipity during christmas season. something about a circus without clowns. christmas. new years's celebration. new york. snowboarding. vegas. china. france there were more, but i can't seem to remember.along with other crucial

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For those of you who have yet to watch Fiddler on the Roof, it's a must see. Make it your next movie night film.While watching it again for about the fifth time, I thought to myself, I want to fall in love.Yes, in love. Not your ordinary I have a crush on a boy, or I think he's cute kind of way, but more like, I must absolutely be with this person kind of love. I have yet to feel this way,

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Sometimes I really have to wonder if there is anything better out there for me. People are always telling me my big break will come, that someone will discover my talents somehow and will want me, but whether or not they really believe that, I can't bring myself to be quite as optimistic all the time. I keep going through these stages of extreme depression and others of euphoria, and I'm not

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Closets: I have one.  A much too small one, but I definitely do not live in one. Gummy bears: Addicted.  I like them stale; the older, the better. Corporate ladders: I Googled it, and the first thing I saw was someone named Steve Tobak's comment on how much climbing one sucks.  According to Tobak, people climb because we are programmed to do it.  I don't like thinking I can be programmed like a

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As we were driving home from enjoying our first cold, cold day of the year at Coolidge Park, I noticed about five cop cars on the other side of the road. What caught my attention was not the fact that there were so many cops in one location- it was what was going on behind the cars. There, on the corner of Market Street and 4th, was a small group of five or six people holding up various signs and

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There are a million things I want to say, words waiting to be tapped out at my fingertips, but sometimes I get overwhelmed by how many there are, and then I forget what was so important that I wanted to share it on the World Wide Web.Something about why it's illegal to throw a napkin on the ground at a park but how countries are allowed to pour so much waste into the ocean where it decomposes

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As a child, I always wanted to be absolutely great at something.Or everything.I took a few months of figure skating here, went to some basketball lessons there, played on my elementary school volleyball team for a few years, tried out some cheerleading, hip-hop dance and ballet, took piano and clarinet lessons when I really wanted to play the cello, and practiced copying images out of picture

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