BE HAPPY

seriously... just BE HAPPY

that is all.

Best. News. Ever.

So, I follow this blog called "Things 90's Kids Realize" (I credit my friend Adam for introducing me to it). It's a pretty amazing collection of facts about things kids who grew up in the 90's loved/love. I open my google reader today to check up on the blogs I follow and this one had a new post. Delight!

Basically, in summary, the TV channel Teen Nick is going to start airing re-runs of some awesome shows from the 90's! The line up includes Rugrats, Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, Pete & Pete, All That and Clarissa Explains It All. Basically I loved all of these shows as a kid and I got super excited that I could now watch them again!

Now for the sad part....

Because, as a big girl, I have these things called bills... and a not so glamorous paycheck, I decided to go without cable. Meaning I get the 5 local channels from a digital antennae- and that's it. Meaning no Teen Nick. Meaning no watching re-runs of these awesome shows. Meaning sad me.

But for all my other 90's kids out there who can indulge in cable programming, I hope you find joy in knowing that you can again watch these classics from a great era.

Read the "Things 90's Kids Love" blog here.

Something to Think About

DO NOT SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS POST UNTIL YOU READ.

Think about who you respect the most. No, really, think about it right now. Think about who you most try to be like because of the respect you have for them.

Got that person in your head? Good.

Now think of 3 traits about that person that cause you to respect them. Write them down on a piece of paper. Really think about it.

Got those written down? because really you should write them down now. When you're done, scroll to the end...

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Now look at the three things that you wrote down. Above these qualities write the words "I am:"

This is a cool exercise because those three traits you wrote down are things that describe you. Really, it's true. We so often put ourselves down and refuse to believe how great we are. Put this sheet of paper somewhere where you can see it daily to remind yourself that you are those traits... whether your inner voice chooses to believe it or not.

Day 2

6:45 was the wake up time today. Not bad, not good. But still better earlier than I usually rise so I still look at it as progress.

Now what to do with my morning...

Day 1: Becoming a Morning Person

It's just my luck.

I decided to embark on this challenging endeavor -trust me, if you've ever lived with me you know that getting up early aint my thing- to start my day off right and actually get some things done.

Well go figure that the night before I'm going to begin this journey... I get NO SLEEP.

Beau decided at 2:14am that it was time to play. He jumps up the bed and then onto me with a toy. Out of frustration I pick up the toy and throw it across the room with a grumble. Silly me. When you have a cat that fetches, this only encourages his behavior. So Beau runs over grabs the toy and promptly jumps right back on the bed, sets the toy down in front of him, and then sits and stares at me. Great. I just turn over hoping he will go away. Then I realize that I can read the clock clearly, which means I didn't take out my contacts before falling asleep (I was too excited to get some rest and wake up early). So I have to get up and take them out- unless I want my eyes dying the next morning.

5:24- Beau wakes me up again. I don't know what his issue is at this point but I've about had it. I roll over and attempt to go back to sleep- although at this point its pointless.

6:10- the alarm in the bathroom goes off... fantastic. I get up turn all the lights on and stand there for a few seconds- then promptly walk back to my room and lay back down.

6:25- I actually get out of bed and begin my day. This in itself is an accomplishment because I usually get up around 7:20 and have about 40 minutes to get ready for work.

SO Day 1 was a success... my dear friend thinks I will only last till Wednesday (she is a former roomie so I understand her skepticism) BUT I am determined to at least make it the whole week.

Dare I Say It?

I have decided that I want to get an earlier start to my day. You know, get up, work out, read the news, eat some breakfast, get ready for my day... all at a leisurely pace. There's only one problem. I'm not exactly a morning person... and by not exactly, I really mean not at all. But I really wish I was one. So I'm going to train myself to get up in the morning and do these things. I'll probably have to put my alarm clock in the bathroom just to get me out of bed but, desperate times call for desperate measures.

I'll report how this is working out for me as the week goes on. Wish me luck!

Luck o' the Irish

Pan to me, standing in my closet... contemplating what in the world I am going to wear. You are probably thinking that I have some big important event that is causing my indecision. Alas, no. I am simply trying to find something green to wear because it is ST PATRICK'S DAY! I think I have PTSD from getting pinched in grade school for not wearing green on this day. That fear alone would make you beg your mother to take you to the store just to find something green.

This happens every year on this day. I never have something appropriate in green to wear. It's either a sweater (when it's 75 degrees out) or not work appropriate (i.e. I bought this shirt last year to go to the bar on St. Patty's). This shouldn't happen to me, I am half Irish, you would think I would have more green things!

So I wore the sweater... with gold accessories of course. And go figure, I am one of 2 people in my office wearing green today... did everyone else not get pinched when they were younger?!

So Happy St. Patty's to everyone! Drink some green beer, kiss someone Irish (which I am... so I'm waiting...), and have a merry ol' time.















May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face and
The rain fall softly on your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Fasion Fades...

...only STYLE remains the same.
- Coco Chanel

Yesterday, I was awarded the "Stylish Blogger Award" from my friend and coworker Timberley who writes the blog Daily Dose of Crazy. She thinks I have style and I'm not gonna argue with her. Thank you Timberley for reading and enjoying my little blog. I'm glad that I get to share my "growth" with you (anytime I have to try something new, Timberley justifies it by telling me it's growth... like that's gonna make me eat onions... PSH!).

So now I get to tell you all a little bit more about myself and nominate some blogs I follow for this award.

Seven Random Facts About ME....

1. I'm still afraid of the dark- which probably has some deep psychological meaning... but really its just creepy
2. I HATE spiders of any size, shape, color or ethnicity
   
3. I have a wonderful family who is always there for me no matter what
   
4. I don't think anyone will ever understand me to the level at which my best friend Robyn does
5. I hate onions, but I love French Onion Soup
6. If any of my nail polish on any finger chips, I feel uncomfortable until all of the nail polish is off all my fingers
7. I love shoes because no matter what my shape is that day, my shoes will always fit (I guess until I have children but that is a LONG ways away)
   

Introducing: My Stylish Bloggers!

(In no particular order...)


Timberley with the Daily Dose of Crazy. Timberley's blog always keeps me entertained. Although I love hearing the stories in person in the office everyday. It's like being an insider to the blog :)



Cari with Cotogno [kuh-tohn-yoh]. Cari is my wonderful first roommate from college (1 of 4 awesome girls who lived in 227). I love keeping up with what's going on in her life and even her daily rants (except I really love 'Black and Yellow' even if it is degrading haha).


Carolyn with Whiskie Business. If the name of the blog isn't enough to get you hooked, her yummy recipes (and pictures of those tasty treats) are enough to make your mouth water. Carolyn is a sorority sister from my college years who now lives in NYC. It is great to see her sharing these recipes in her small flat. I am going to attempt one of them one day I promise.


Erin with The Umbrella Tree. Though she hasn't updated it in a while (shame on you!) I love checking this out to see my wonderful cousin's beautiful artwork and photography. Erin and I are four days apart in age and have been thick as thieves since then. She is a wonderful artist and I supremely hope it takes her wonderful places really soon.


Though not a typical blog, you should also check out my friend LaShanta's online magazine DECLARE that I occasionally write for. It is an awesome and she is definitely going places!

Your Turn!

Here are the rules:

Thank and link back to the blogger who gave you the award.

Share seven things about yourself.

Award your top bloggers, and be sure to let them know!

SNOW DAY!

As you may know, the weather in TX has recently gotten very chilly. And we southern folk aren't accustomed to these frigid somewhat cold temperatures. I use the term 'we' loosely because I have lived all over the country and am well aware and used to what an actual winter looks and feels like, and I'll be honest- I miss it.

However silly it was that the ENTIRE city shut down last Friday, I was not going to gripe about the opportunity to have a snow day... in South Texas. My office was told to come in about an hour late but to stand by in case they actually did close our office. So around 7am, my phone goes off and it is the BEST news any working person dreams of hearing everyday before they get their IV cup of coffee: "Kelley. Stay home. We are closing the office today." It no longer mattered that I was awoken early from my slumber. I jumped out of bed (almost literally) and looked out my window because I knew that surely a beautiful white blanket of snow would be awaiting my gaze on the other side of the window... GOTCHA! There was no snow, no beautiful winter scene... it was just wet- and cold. With utter disappointment I crawled back in bed and proceeded to commence my Snow(less) Day- by sleeping and watching movies ALL DAY.

Now before you judge me for wasting and entire day doing nothing remember my post about how the drivers in my city can't even handle the rain. You can only imagine what happens when you take that water and freeze it. Its like the apocalypse raining down. I think there were upwards of 800 wrecks that day- and no that is not a joke... my mommy told me so. Southerners should never be put in a real winter situation- I think the entire population would be wiped out in 24 hours. My sister, who lives in Tennessee, was understandably a little miffed that I got a day off when she went to work in true winter conditions.

All-in-all it was a day well spent- safe and warm in my own apartment. The weather reports are saying it is going to get back in the 20's today... it's also raining... Let's all say a little prayer that I make it home tonight.

Antatidaephobia

.... huh?

Antatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world, there is a duck watching you.... Thank you OMG Facts for once again "blowing my mind".

I'm sure glad that I don't have this particular phobia considering there are currently 5 rubber duckies sitting on my desk staring right at me. Maybe I'll have to turn them around today, they look like they're up to something...

(Photo Credit: www.thomashawk.com)