Quotes

Beauty is only skin deep. But ah! me; freckles go to the bone.
- quoted by Mrs. Lee Whipple-Haslam in Early Days in California

I think Fridays are a waste at work because I long so much for the weekend. So I say Thursday should be the new Friday. But if Thursday were the new Friday, then Thursday would feel like Friday and I would insist on Wednesday being the new Friday. Well, you can see where this leads-a world without a set work week and a life full of happiness and splendor.
-quoted by Shira-On a very long and tiresome Friday

Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover

I was very disturbed the other day from responses on a message board about a photo of Heidi Klum and Seal. People were ranting and raving that mixed couples are 'against the bible' and that god does not want black men and white women together.

Being a product of a black man and a white women, you can see how this would rub me the wrong way. Well, I'm not a fighter, and I don't know where those people are deriving their facts, so I simply posted one of my favorite quotes by Antoine de Saint-Auxpery, "Love does not consist in gazing at eachother, but in staring outward in the same direction."

I don't know if that posting did anything, but I hope it made one or two of those individuals think.

When You Think Of Macys, Think Of Meat

Does anyone else find it disturbing that they sell meat on Macys.com, and it is on SALE??
Ottomanelli Brothers' Steaks: Prime Dry-Aged Boneless N.Y. SirloinReg. $310.00 - 380.00Sale $249.99 - 299.99
Ottomanelli Brothers' Steaks: Weekend SpecialReg. $260.00Sale $199.99
Ottomanelli Brothers' Steaks: Chateaubriand - The Queen of RoastsReg. $220.00Sale $179.99

If I Was A Graphic Designer...NaNaNaNaNa

I want to up the ante on my blogging, but I'm not sure how. I love all the detail I've seen on other folks blogs (cool headings, side logos, etc.), but atlas, I'm not a graphic designer. Not that you have to be to put together a blog (case in point, me), but I think to have some more skill base in the web designing world would make my blogging experience flourish. I should put more into my bay area sandwich blog, however, I haven't been eating at many different sandwich shops in the bay...so I'll have to work on that.

As for this blog, it is just comments, thoughts and randomness from and about me. I may start another blog about something more specific (and less narcissistic-in reference to the latter blog) haha. Does anyone have any good topics I should blog about? There are tons of current event, gossip, fashion, etc. blogs. I guess there are plenty of blogs about everything, now that I think of it. I will work on improving the quality of my two blogs, and the format, and then expand from there (if I am successful).

I've been a little under the radar lately with my entries because I just had a birthday..yea 24, and I've been out of town over the past couple of weekends (or just pretty busy). I'm now gearing up for the CBEST this weekend, so I'm just working and studying all week. I'll have more time for entries and formatting after Saturday. So stay tuned!

Things I Would Not Wish Upon My Worst Enemy...

Jory & I before my crazy skin ailments

Okay, so I don't have any enemies (that i know of), or worst enemies for that matter. There are people I don't care for, but having an enemy is just a bit drastic. That being said, I had poison oak this week and it was the single most painful skin ailment I have ever had. So painful in fact, that it prompted me to say that I would not wish it upon my worst enemy (a phrase I have never used before). I think I have extra sensitive skin, because it was a really bad break-out!

A little background for you, I went to Humboldt over the weekend, and in the lovely hot weather decided to wear shorts (something else I rarely do), well on this blissful weekend my short-wearing self got in contact with something that had poison oak oils on it. It flared up a day or two later and left me with searing pain on none other than the back of my thighs! It is such an uncomfortable and painful skin ailment! I would warn everyone not to come in contact with the plant or the oils, but I myself do not know how I am came in contact with them!

I'm just happy that it is healing and just in time for the weekend! This should be a fun 3 day weekend! I hope I'm able to have a few drinks, even though I'm still taking meds for my poison oak. Hmmm, I just won't over due it. It is a celebratory weekend though! I have three friends graduating from college, a bachelorette party to attend, and fun in the sun for memorial day!

Congrats to all my girls that are graduating! I am so so proud of you and I wish you much luck in all your endeavors!

As a lot of you know, I am an avid volunteer. I like to make jokes about it (see picture above), but I really love doing it. With all the devastating things that have been happening in the world, volunteering locally is a great way to feel like you are doing something to help. A lot of people give money to causes, or donate items, and that is a great way to help out as well. Unfortunately, I don't have any money to give away, or items, but I do have time. Volunteering my time for charity walks/runs, events and in other ways helps me feel that I am making a difference, even if it is only in my own backyard.

With that being said, my big event I'm working on right now is for the American Diabetes Association. We're putting on a Walk/Run that will be in downtown San Jose in October. It is a wonderful event that raises money for research and a cure for diabetes. If you haven't already, please go to www.diabetes.org/stepout to sign-up. I will keep you posted on any more volunteer events coming up.

If you're interested in volunteering, contact me! I need volunteers, and I know tons of ways you can help, and I have a list of really great websites that have hundreds of volunteer opportunities all around the country. Volunteering is not for everyone, so if it is not for you, that's okay. Sometimes it is the right time in our life to do something, and other times it is not. When you're ready and willing to volunteer, just remember, there is a great need and a lot of appreciation for your help =D!

One Martini, Two Martini, Three Martini, Floor

I'm tired today. It is Friday, which is a glorious day...but 5 o'clock just couldn't come any sooner. All I want is a great big martini and then maybe another one. This weekend should be fun...tonight I'm doing drinks and a movie with friends, tomorrow I'm passing out 'save the date' cards at the human race in mountain view for the diabetes walk I help organize....& I'm going to a bridal shower...my first ever! Then mother's day bar-b-q/potluck on Sunday. Fun stuff...there will probably be a few more things thrown in the mix because there always is...we shall see though. Happy Friday to everyone...hope you have a fabulous weekend!!!