1. If it feels wrong, it probably is.
2. Try hard to remove yourself from office gossip and politics.
3. Sometimes what you want the most is also what you need the least.
4. Never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever put up with someone who degrades you.
5. Give a little respect and it will (usually) be returned.
6. Travel! Travel! Travel!
7. You might do the wrong thing for the right reason, don't just do the right thing to be pleasing.
8. Exercise, your body craves it.
9. There is no such thing as owning too much lip gloss.
10. Pedicures are divinity, treat yourself.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Ten pieces of random advice as provided by: A Middle-Aged Geeky Mad Man (AKA Ed)
1. Always double-check a name before you put it in print. It could really make your job complicated if it's wrong - and your bosses angry.
2. If you are forced to watch an LA Galaxy game on TV, drink every time Landon Donovan complains to the ref. You'll be passed out by the 44th minute, and then you don't have to watch the rest of the game.
3. Never go swimming with bow-legged women. I admit, I don't even know what the hell this means. But everyone where I grew up used to say it as a joke (I think). It must mean something - but I haven't the foggiest what. But, since everyone used to say it, it has to be important to our nation's well-being.
4. Don't complain about $4/gallon gas if you go to Starbucks every day.
Think about it, you are paying $4 for a double latte caffe doohickey of death, every morning, which probably runs 16 ounces. So, you're paying $16/gallon for coffee! Gas is a bargain.
5. When on a crowded MARC train, and there are no seats for ladies, get the bleep out of your seat and let the lady sit down.
6. When someone stops you to ask directions, throw a curve ball every once in a while and send them to Lynchburg. You'll get a kick out of it and the city could use the tourism dollars. I think their baseball stadium still has a hot tub.
7. On the interstate, don't pull up behind me and get right on my car's ass and flick your lights. I'm not going to get out of your way, and you are making your headlights die quicker.
8. When a person says to you, "this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you," kick them in the nuts and run. That way, you don't get hurt at all, and the other person was right.
8a. Note: If it's a girl that says it to you, you're pretty much dead.
9. Don't agree to write a piece containing 10 pieces of advice for random people when you can only think of 9.
10. Remember, she's right. Even when she's wrong. She's right.
2. If you are forced to watch an LA Galaxy game on TV, drink every time Landon Donovan complains to the ref. You'll be passed out by the 44th minute, and then you don't have to watch the rest of the game.
3. Never go swimming with bow-legged women. I admit, I don't even know what the hell this means. But everyone where I grew up used to say it as a joke (I think). It must mean something - but I haven't the foggiest what. But, since everyone used to say it, it has to be important to our nation's well-being.
4. Don't complain about $4/gallon gas if you go to Starbucks every day.
Think about it, you are paying $4 for a double latte caffe doohickey of death, every morning, which probably runs 16 ounces. So, you're paying $16/gallon for coffee! Gas is a bargain.
5. When on a crowded MARC train, and there are no seats for ladies, get the bleep out of your seat and let the lady sit down.
6. When someone stops you to ask directions, throw a curve ball every once in a while and send them to Lynchburg. You'll get a kick out of it and the city could use the tourism dollars. I think their baseball stadium still has a hot tub.
7. On the interstate, don't pull up behind me and get right on my car's ass and flick your lights. I'm not going to get out of your way, and you are making your headlights die quicker.
8. When a person says to you, "this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you," kick them in the nuts and run. That way, you don't get hurt at all, and the other person was right.
8a. Note: If it's a girl that says it to you, you're pretty much dead.
9. Don't agree to write a piece containing 10 pieces of advice for random people when you can only think of 9.
10. Remember, she's right. Even when she's wrong. She's right.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Ten pieces of random advice as provided by: Dave
1. Take at least one week of vacation every year where you totally disconnect from your work life. If you are in a relationship, go with that person. If you are single, travel with friends or even by yourself. Do not check work email and minimize personal email. Screen cell phone calls; take only the important ones from people you know.
2. Never go around lowered railroad crossing gates. Besides the danger to yourself, so many people don't think about the stress and trauma a train engineer endures.
3. Don't forget to take time for yourself. No matter what your relationship status, do something for yourself, and only yourself, at least one hour a week.
4. Be passionate about whatever it is you feel passionate about--defend or promote it vigorously and don't apologize for doing so.
5. Don't rush into buying a house. Don't listen to people that tell you that you "must" buy a house "now".
6. You'll know when you've met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Trust me. I didn't believe that when people used to tell me that either, so have faith.
7. Although they drive you crazy, embarrass you, make you do things you don't want to do, etc, etc, remember, they are your parents and they love you.
8. When you are sad or frustrated, pet a kitty cat. It really helps. (Note for dog lovers: yes, a dog will do as well)
9. Words hurt. Angry words hurt more. Even though its hard, think before you speak. And if you say something you didn't really mean, apologize. Profusely.
10. Don't forget to smile.
2. Never go around lowered railroad crossing gates. Besides the danger to yourself, so many people don't think about the stress and trauma a train engineer endures.
3. Don't forget to take time for yourself. No matter what your relationship status, do something for yourself, and only yourself, at least one hour a week.
4. Be passionate about whatever it is you feel passionate about--defend or promote it vigorously and don't apologize for doing so.
5. Don't rush into buying a house. Don't listen to people that tell you that you "must" buy a house "now".
6. You'll know when you've met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Trust me. I didn't believe that when people used to tell me that either, so have faith.
7. Although they drive you crazy, embarrass you, make you do things you don't want to do, etc, etc, remember, they are your parents and they love you.
8. When you are sad or frustrated, pet a kitty cat. It really helps. (Note for dog lovers: yes, a dog will do as well)
9. Words hurt. Angry words hurt more. Even though its hard, think before you speak. And if you say something you didn't really mean, apologize. Profusely.
10. Don't forget to smile.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ten pieces of random advice as provided by: James
1. Don't eat yellow snow.
2. Never pee downwind.
3. Not everyone who offers advice does so with your interests at heart.
4. In order to love, you must understand the risk of hurt.
5. Appreciate all that you have.
6. Give everything and everyone the best you can - they can't expect any more.
7. Remain true to yourself and your core values at all times.
8. Sometimes what you need is staring you in the face for a long time.
9. Just because they're not talking about you doesn't mean you can't be paranoid.
10. Make sure you love your man forever because he's going to love you forever. :)
(I'm guessing #10 was directed at me specifically)
2. Never pee downwind.
3. Not everyone who offers advice does so with your interests at heart.
4. In order to love, you must understand the risk of hurt.
5. Appreciate all that you have.
6. Give everything and everyone the best you can - they can't expect any more.
7. Remain true to yourself and your core values at all times.
8. Sometimes what you need is staring you in the face for a long time.
9. Just because they're not talking about you doesn't mean you can't be paranoid.
10. Make sure you love your man forever because he's going to love you forever. :)
(I'm guessing #10 was directed at me specifically)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Ten random pieces of advice as provided by: Cara
1. Never miss an opportunity to use the toilet.
2. Everything will taste better slathered in hot sauce.
3. A piece or three of chocolate per day will keep your mood up.
4. Always keep a few plush towy on your desk at work.
5. Always stop to pet a dog on the street.
6. Appreciate the sexiness of the English accent.
7. Listen to music LOUD.
8. Chat with your best friends a few times a week.
9. Never jump into a pile of leaves with a wet sucker.
10. Never feed a Mogwai after midnight.
2. Everything will taste better slathered in hot sauce.
3. A piece or three of chocolate per day will keep your mood up.
4. Always keep a few plush towy on your desk at work.
5. Always stop to pet a dog on the street.
6. Appreciate the sexiness of the English accent.
7. Listen to music LOUD.
8. Chat with your best friends a few times a week.
9. Never jump into a pile of leaves with a wet sucker.
10. Never feed a Mogwai after midnight.
Monday, July 7, 2008
A question of where to live
As much as I love living in our nations capital (or at least in such a close proximity), lately I've been wondering if this is the right place long term. I suppose this is natural when you start thinking about your life as no longer being just your own. I'm going to have a husband soon and children not too long after (mother nature permitting).
I've been considering quite a few cities such as Charleston, SC; Raleigh/Durham, NC; maybe even Georgia. And I really enjoy Seattle, WA and (begrudgingly) Austin, TX.
I decided to take to the internet for help. I took a pretty comprehensive quiz that helps people make just such decisions. It asks questions such as what type of climate do you prefer and how important is tax rates, crime, cultural events etc.
I go through this exercise to be told that I should be living in Washington, DC. Interesting that none of the cities above were even in the top ten. In fact, Charleston, Raleigh and Austin weren't on the list at all.
At this point, I remember that it's not just me that has a stake in this. I send James the link and I wait.
He returns with his list and, it's nearly identical to mine. In fact, the top five are the exact same.
Turns out, we're exactly where we should be.
I've been considering quite a few cities such as Charleston, SC; Raleigh/Durham, NC; maybe even Georgia. And I really enjoy Seattle, WA and (begrudgingly) Austin, TX.
I decided to take to the internet for help. I took a pretty comprehensive quiz that helps people make just such decisions. It asks questions such as what type of climate do you prefer and how important is tax rates, crime, cultural events etc.
I go through this exercise to be told that I should be living in Washington, DC. Interesting that none of the cities above were even in the top ten. In fact, Charleston, Raleigh and Austin weren't on the list at all.
At this point, I remember that it's not just me that has a stake in this. I send James the link and I wait.
He returns with his list and, it's nearly identical to mine. In fact, the top five are the exact same.
Turns out, we're exactly where we should be.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Thursday is the new Friday
Happy 4th of July!
And let's not forget what the point of this holiday is:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
I know, I know. This is rich coming from someone who will soon sire British children but, it's 2008... we've forgiven the English. ;)
(And not to worry, my kids will play for the US soccer teams)
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