Okay, this is too much, the author that I have come to love - HP Mallory has started facebook pages for two of her characters. Seriously, amazing. It's like the reading has come to life. But here is where I start to question my OCD - if I know this, I might be on facebook all the time just checking out the discussions back and forth from the two characters. Super great, but does that just allow me to detach from reality even more then I already am when I read? When I read, I tend to get lost in the world I am reading. Does anyone else get super involved in their books? And spend A LOT OF time thinking about it all?
Which now leads me to my next train of thought - follow the ADHD thinking - as much as I am addicted to reading - why couldn't I write something myself. That way the story will always be going on. I need to take a creative writing course, to figure out how to start writing a story. But then does that lend itself to be lost in another world all the time?
Oh the complications!
As a person that works in Higher Education, I often find myself doing things in the "Other Duties as Assigned" category which basically describes my life. In fact, this picture is of me counting down after I just shoved 23 students into a volkswagon bug... like I said, other duties as assigned...
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Hunger Games
I've been totally fascinated with my nook - but actually read a book (hard copy) that I had borrowed from my nook collaborator Sarah. If you haven't picked up Hunger Games for yourself, do! It was a very interesting read, a huge departure from my usual urban fantasy (vampires, fairies, were's etc.), but totally worth it. I can't wait until I get to the next book, which is currently on nook loan to Sarah.
But as I think about the book, I find myself in my own hunger games. How so you might ask, it's not like I have been dropped off at an arena and having to kill off the others to survive. But more so, that money has a such a control on my life. I LOVE TO SPEND IT - seriously, I have a strong addiction. But what if I were to go cold turkey as I am proposing for my 33rd?!? I feel like I should visit a shrink to help ease into this situation I am about to venture upon.
In preparation for my shopping hunger games - I bought a few things I know I am going to need. So yes, I might be starting off at a deficient - but at least there will be a few days, weeks, well more so hours - that I will have everything that I need. I also gave away things I don't really use, today I gave up 7 pairs of shoes. Pat on back - all went to good homes. I even gave up my wedding shoes, when would I have ever worn them again anyway?!?
But as I think about the book, I find myself in my own hunger games. How so you might ask, it's not like I have been dropped off at an arena and having to kill off the others to survive. But more so, that money has a such a control on my life. I LOVE TO SPEND IT - seriously, I have a strong addiction. But what if I were to go cold turkey as I am proposing for my 33rd?!? I feel like I should visit a shrink to help ease into this situation I am about to venture upon.
In preparation for my shopping hunger games - I bought a few things I know I am going to need. So yes, I might be starting off at a deficient - but at least there will be a few days, weeks, well more so hours - that I will have everything that I need. I also gave away things I don't really use, today I gave up 7 pairs of shoes. Pat on back - all went to good homes. I even gave up my wedding shoes, when would I have ever worn them again anyway?!?
Monday, April 4, 2011
Got it!
After some thought,for my 33rd year - I am going with not buying anything unless I have cash to pay for it. Which will be super duper hard for me, I love my credit cards, and I am pretty sure that my credit card companies love me!!!!
I am going to make my last day of plastic/line of credit my birthday.
I have a few exceptions:
1. Denese's wedding
2. birthday/christmas gifts - but I must pay for at least 50% cash and the rest will need to be paid within 3 paychecks.
3. extreme emergencies
So here are things that I will need to get used to:
1. no new purses or shoes (sad face)
2. probably not going to travel as much beside via work
3. no more OCD online shopping.
4. not getting fat, must be able to fit into my clothes
This is going to be tough, but rewarding. I am hopeful that this will also allow me to save some money and appreciate what I have.
Wish me luck!
I am going to make my last day of plastic/line of credit my birthday.
I have a few exceptions:
1. Denese's wedding
2. birthday/christmas gifts - but I must pay for at least 50% cash and the rest will need to be paid within 3 paychecks.
3. extreme emergencies
So here are things that I will need to get used to:
1. no new purses or shoes (sad face)
2. probably not going to travel as much beside via work
3. no more OCD online shopping.
4. not getting fat, must be able to fit into my clothes
This is going to be tough, but rewarding. I am hopeful that this will also allow me to save some money and appreciate what I have.
Wish me luck!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Trying something new...
So I've decided that it is time for me to fulfill a quest, i.e. really a goal. I have 2 1/2 weeks until my 33rd birthday, starting my 33rd year might be a good time to start, but that doesn't give me much time. Some things that I've heard this weekend just that people have done is:
- not buying anything new for a year
- a month of only vegetarian meals
- taking a picture of yourself everyday for a set period of time
- taking a picture of something everyday
I could ask everyone what they gave up for lent and just to do that? It would have to be something I love - like Soda, Shopping, the internet, all my techie stuff, etc. But I suspect that would be the HARDEST thing ever.
Huh? What should it be?
1. I am already doing a bit of traveling this year
- San Fran in Late May
- Alaskan Cruise in June
- Italy/Greece in January
So not shopping would be terrible, no one would get any souvenirs. Though, Chris is with me through all these adventures - maybe he could buy the souvenirs?
2. Maybe I could give up junk food? I love junk food - chips, candy, cake, pie, etc.
3. No new shoes, purses, dresses - which I do buy quite a bit of.
4. I could do the how - only pay for things on my debit/cash? Pay days are often take all the money I make and pay bills. = this might be a good one, I'm keeping this as a top potential for my 33rd year.
5. I could buy something for $1 everyday without buying something more then 5 times? - i.e. a lottery ticket = and take a picture of that.
6. Maybe only eat stuff that is organic? Or locally? That would be super hard if you ever eat out, plus I don't think they make organic hot dogs do they?
7. Use the Bus for transportation to and from work - YIKES that would take an hour - which is usually a 15 minute ride
8. I could actually exercise towards a goal - i.e. get fit enough to actually do P90X and then actually do P90X.
9. work on being an extra on TV
10. Write a play
11. write a novella
12.. What Else? I need help!
By April 19th - a goal will be picked and started - help and stay tuned.
- not buying anything new for a year
- a month of only vegetarian meals
- taking a picture of yourself everyday for a set period of time
- taking a picture of something everyday
I could ask everyone what they gave up for lent and just to do that? It would have to be something I love - like Soda, Shopping, the internet, all my techie stuff, etc. But I suspect that would be the HARDEST thing ever.
Huh? What should it be?
1. I am already doing a bit of traveling this year
- San Fran in Late May
- Alaskan Cruise in June
- Italy/Greece in January
So not shopping would be terrible, no one would get any souvenirs. Though, Chris is with me through all these adventures - maybe he could buy the souvenirs?
2. Maybe I could give up junk food? I love junk food - chips, candy, cake, pie, etc.
3. No new shoes, purses, dresses - which I do buy quite a bit of.
4. I could do the how - only pay for things on my debit/cash? Pay days are often take all the money I make and pay bills. = this might be a good one, I'm keeping this as a top potential for my 33rd year.
5. I could buy something for $1 everyday without buying something more then 5 times? - i.e. a lottery ticket = and take a picture of that.
6. Maybe only eat stuff that is organic? Or locally? That would be super hard if you ever eat out, plus I don't think they make organic hot dogs do they?
7. Use the Bus for transportation to and from work - YIKES that would take an hour - which is usually a 15 minute ride
8. I could actually exercise towards a goal - i.e. get fit enough to actually do P90X and then actually do P90X.
9. work on being an extra on TV
10. Write a play
11. write a novella
12.. What Else? I need help!
By April 19th - a goal will be picked and started - help and stay tuned.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
February 27, 2011
It has been so long, such is life right? Was super busy with work - still not slowing down... and I've been reading a bunch. If you are a reader - get the SOOKIE STACKHOUSE series, these are the series used for True Blood - but better! I just finished book 4, which only took a few hours to read. It's great light read.
But here is the quote of the day - Can you bring my cockring?
Context:
ENJOY!
But here is the quote of the day - Can you bring my cockring?
Context:
ENJOY!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Qoute of the day - Feb. 8
"HOLY SHIT"
Context:
I was on a trip to Albany for Lobby Day for NYS Tap. And on the way home, our bus driver told us that the bus door when going west makes a noise due to the wind. So a few times we heard the noise - and then WHAM - loud enough to make my ears ring, the door flies open while we are going 70 miles an hour down the 90. The 60 a mile hour winds, blew the door open on the bus. It was the freakest thing I ever heard and seen.
So after hobbling to the next rest area, we sat for 4 hours until they sent another bus to get us. Then after 3 hours of driving - they put us on a smaller bus which was FREEZING, the last hour to Buffalo.
Once in the Medaille lot, we had to scrape all the ice off our cars, and I tired to get out. Of course, I am stuck in my parking spot. Seriously? It is 12:30 am at night, I was supposed to be home by 8 pm - and i'm effing stuck in the parking lot. After a call to Public Safety and a couple of them pushing, I finally got home at 1 am... arg...
Context:
I was on a trip to Albany for Lobby Day for NYS Tap. And on the way home, our bus driver told us that the bus door when going west makes a noise due to the wind. So a few times we heard the noise - and then WHAM - loud enough to make my ears ring, the door flies open while we are going 70 miles an hour down the 90. The 60 a mile hour winds, blew the door open on the bus. It was the freakest thing I ever heard and seen.
So after hobbling to the next rest area, we sat for 4 hours until they sent another bus to get us. Then after 3 hours of driving - they put us on a smaller bus which was FREEZING, the last hour to Buffalo.
Once in the Medaille lot, we had to scrape all the ice off our cars, and I tired to get out. Of course, I am stuck in my parking spot. Seriously? It is 12:30 am at night, I was supposed to be home by 8 pm - and i'm effing stuck in the parking lot. After a call to Public Safety and a couple of them pushing, I finally got home at 1 am... arg...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Qoute of the Day - Feb. 1, 2011
"is that 16 cents?"
Context:
A student walked into my office wanting to buy roses from our Valentine's Day Rose sale. He was confused about the pricing (picture later). And when I explained it to him, he looked at the information and looking at the 1/2 dozen red price - $16.
WOW - can you imagine 16 cents for a half dozen red roses on Valentine's day?
Context:
A student walked into my office wanting to buy roses from our Valentine's Day Rose sale. He was confused about the pricing (picture later). And when I explained it to him, he looked at the information and looking at the 1/2 dozen red price - $16.
WOW - can you imagine 16 cents for a half dozen red roses on Valentine's day?
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