Tuesday, December 27, 2011 6:28:21 PM
Its back to work after the holiday; and I've decided I need another holiday from my holiday. Just not feeling very motivated or inspired to work today.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:36:25 PM
anniversary, marriage
As of today, I have been married for 7 years. It has past in the blink of an eye, but in the really important ways, that is good. I don't have any major scars or regrets. I mean we really enjoy each other's company. We prefer to hang out together. I think there is a lot to be said for marrying your best friend. There are always disagreements, but if you can step back from it and say, "Is this really worth fighting over?" or "Do I really need to be right about this issue?" It helps to put into perspective what is really important in your marriage. We've been making a lot of decisions lately about what's really important to us. Everybody is financially wary these days, and we decided that if we can live without it, we get rid of it. For example, I haven't missed my satellite TV and its been 4 months without it. I find other things to do, which generally involve spending time with my husband and that's a good thing. Hanging out in front of the TV is NOT quality time. I really have been lucky and am truly thankful that I married this wonderful man that "gets me" and wants to be with me and share our life instead of just being a spectator.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 3:31:23 PM
music, David Gray, playlist
I love music of all kinds. But, when I have a particular project that I really need to concentrate on, I pop in the headphones and pick something that suits my mood and create a playlist to motivate and push me through the project. Its amazing how many different moods I find myself in and what music is chosen to fit that mood. Today, for example, I am in a very David Gray mood. I temporarily forgot what a lyrical genius he is. He can weave lyrics to exactly fit the deep contemplative mood I find myself in today. I am working on a well, let's be honest, boring project at work. Its just mindless data entry, necessary, but mind numbing. So I decided that I needed something deep and contemplative to listen to to get me through, so I don't feel like my brain is turning to mush while I'm plugging away and David Gray is perfect for that. I just wish his tour was coming to my city this year, but so far, no luck with that. Seeing him live is really a religious experience (if you're religious, which I'm not particularly), but very moving none the less.
Thanks, David, for helping me push through another day.
Monday, March 28, 2011 2:57:52 PM
Yesterday was a very good day. I met a friend for dinner and we
had a wonderful meal and decided to stop off at the local pub for a cocktail. We met up with one of the regulars and had a very interesting conversation telling stories about the old days.
I have decided that the old saying about not judging a book by its cover is so very true. Until you get to know someone well, there are things about them that you would never have imagined just by looking. This particular person is an ex-Marine that served during Vietnam and has always come across to me as a very gruff sort of person that I didn't particularly have anything in common. Then last week I discovered that he used to be a painter (portraits mostly), which surprised me to say the least from his usual demeanor. I love art as a general rule and found out that his daughter was going to be exhibiting at a local art show downtown. My husband and I decided to attend. Well last night, I found out just how much it meant to him that we came to see his daughter's work. He is really a sincere person once you get past the crusty, outer exterior.
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