Rockin' GPYES!- My Kind Of Directions

Russell Brand

"His mind is like a Ferrari"--Helen Mirren

Agreed. Brilliant pod casts available on the BBC online. Check em out-awesome.

And I just love them as a couple. Saucy, cute, naughty and seemingly so compatible.

30 Rock

It took me a few weeks to finish the episodes, but I finally made my way through the first season of 30 Rock. What great writing. Alec Baldwin deserves every award it looks like he's gotten since the show's inception. If you're like me and not a 'be home just to catch a tv show' kind of a girl (guy) and have never seen this show, I recommend checking it out DVR style, Netflix or disc. Well worth the time, I promise.

*"I smelled crazy in here, and assumed it was you"*....classic.

Grovelling...Not Fun. Dignity and Respect.. Much Better

WORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY

grovel (grah-vil) :
To humble and abase oneself using apologies and sometimes trying to coerce to the point of annoyance. Emotions such as crying or frustration can sometimes accompany this action

Want to be very unattractive? Want to make a person uncomfortable at the idea of seeing you? Just do the above. It's a guaranteed everytime. Take it from me, don't ever grovel. It's not nice for anyone involved and is such an unhealthy action. Having done it, and having had it done to me by someone in the past, I can tell you it literally makes your insides sick, and upsets all parties involved. Nothing makes you want to put on track shoes faster and head for the hills. I will never experience this word again.

Mind Control and The Law Of Attraction

From a science online journal I was reading last night:

As early as 1902, references to something similar to the law of attraction can be seen in a discussion of basic matter formation by John Ambrose Fleming, an electrical engineer. He said- "Every completed manifestation, of whatever kind and on whatever scale is an unquenchable energy of attraction that causes objects to steadily increase in power and definiteness of purpose, until the process of growth is completed and the matured form stands out as an accomplished fact." He went on to say that "thought no doubt precedes physical form and the action of mind, plants a nucleus of intention which, if allowed to grow undisturbed, will eventually attract to itself all the conditions necessary for its manifestation into visible form." He concluded by saying- "Therefore, there is no such thing as an unlucky or lucky break, or a more gifted person, that exist on it's own. There is either one who works hard and focuses on an intention that seizes moments, thoughts and ideas or one who does not use this focus."

Nighttime

I wish we had more awake time during the night than the day sometimes. Something magical, cozy, energizing and quiet about the night. Not too much talking... relief. The world just feels relaxed.

SOTD- Rosanna- Toto

If you say you don't like this song....I won't believe you.. ;)

Congratulations Nancy!

One of my best friends Nancy got married last weekend. She was so happy and just giggled and had a big perma- grin the whole time.They took a long time and didn't rush into it, so it feels good to see them enjoy such a happy day. Congratulations Girl!

I don't know how long ago it was-10 years ago maybe (I should have looked it up) that the company 'Life Is Good' really took off. Living out by the beach as I did for a long time, you couldn't go a full day back then without seeing at least 5 of your surfer/boating friends with one of their t-shirts on, or one of their stickers slapped on their jeeps, skate and surf boards. Just the happy stick figure guy stating that positive matter of fact, , simple three word phrase- "Life Is Good" (talk about a prime example of 'less is more') I've been reading up on Bert Jacobs and his brother (the founders of the company ) the past couple of days and watching some of his talks at corporation seminars, and I really like them and wanted to share one. But also to share why I was inspired to do so as well. It was after talking with a really old friend of mine out East, Thanksgiving eve who owns a sports shop. We randomly ran into each other at a local bar/lounge, and once the initial hugs and happy smiles waned, he asked me 'what was wrong". Though I was smiling and thought I was looking good, he's known me so long, I guess he could see indifference in my eyes. Maybe it''s just been looming there and I've stopped noticing. What he's known is a happy bubbly kind of goofy, positive girl. I went on to tell him how the past two years really seemed to change my previous life view that 'anything is possible' and my whole belief in 'finding the good in every situation or person', something that was just natural me. That two big unexpected pitfalls (both financial) seemed to have changed that. Changes that I let effect my mind-(operative word 'let') and that has always been one of my biggest beliefs-that your mind is what creates the life that you are currently living today. My life today, in fact, being very honest is nothing more, and is in perfect tune actually, to where my mind had been focused the past 6 months to a year. He then went on to tell me a story that literally made my night/day/year. He reminded me of when I was working at this fashion company out East that was housed in a huge multi level potato barn. It housed not only our office, but 3 other spaces. One was a lawyer, one was a Pilate's studios and the other was waiting to be rented. One day, he and his buddy came to look at the space to rent. They were going to share it, using one half for a new venture into extreme sports that would book trips and take people on extreme sport adventures- like a package type deal business- and the other half would be a sports shop. He had been trying for three years to find a space, get the money and get it off the ground. He asked me if I remember running into him the day they came to look at the space and I did remember, but then he asked me if I remember what we talked about and that, I didn't. He went on to tell me that he and Alex had walked out dejected because they had just been told that the rent was $800 more than they were originally told and they just weren't going to be able to do it. He said I was getting out of my car (I'm guessing from lunch?) and I said 'hey' and asked them what they were up to, what they were doing there. He told me what happened, and said that he was just going to go back to real estate probably,(he was a broker for a few years before quitting to pursue this) that he had been hitting so many roadblocks the past three years and he was just sick of it. He told me - and I really don't remember- that I hugged him and took he and Alex by the hand (typical corny me) and that I said "no you can't give up! think positive, if you really want it bad enough and think positive, you'll get it . Just picture it in your mind" I've always been a big fan of visualizing, so that makes sense. I'm paraphrasing how he told me (he also imitated my voice which was pretty funny considering he has a very deep one)- but he said that he and Alex left feeling like they'd keep trying for awhile longer. Really? Because of me? I didn't believe him at first, thought he was telling me that to be nice, but he swore it was true. I also laughed and said 'what the hell happened", he responded with a laugh in agreement. The end of his story, is he ended up finding a shop of his own eventually and his friend ended up renegotiating that space in the barn and his business is still thriving. He then said that it seemed to him that I had done so many interesting things that I liked, among all of our friends who were always struggling, that he respected my advice that day.
It is true, I am reminded with this run in, that the things you need to hear, the people you need to see, seem to show up at just the right moments. Me for him back then, him for me that night. And it's true, if you feel on the outside that you are flailing, or that you've got nothing , or it's not possible, you ALWAYS HAVE OPTIMISM and a positive attitude. And what you feel is nothing or impossible , is many times the negative attitude that is at work in your mind. A false perception. Pessimism can really destroy. Looking back on all my bigger successes in my mind, I can tell you with all honesty, it always begins with a positive attitude. Here's just a quickie-- ...when I drove the 20 minute drive from Sag Harbor to Southampton some years back, nervous as all hell for my interview at Billy Joel's office, I purposefully kept the radio off and kept focused, telling myself over and over "you'll get this, this job is yours", and as silly as it may seem- it worked!
So, no matter what- THINK POSITIVE!! xoxo

Basic Truths
by anonymous

*I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.

*There is great need for a sarcasm font.

*How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

*Was learning cursive really necessary?

*Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I’m pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

*I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least kind of tired.

*Bad decisions make good stories.

*You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren’t going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

*Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don’t want to have to restart my collection…again.

*I’m always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

*I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did you do after I didn’t answer? Drop the phone and run away?

*I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

*I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Beer than Kay.

*I wish Google Maps had an “Avoid Ghetto” routing option.

*Sometimes, I’ll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.

*I would rather try to carry 10 over-loaded plastic bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.

*The only time I look forward to a red light is when I’m trying to finish a text.

*How many times is it appropriate to say “What?” before you just nod and smile because you still didn’t hear or understand a word they said?

*I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

*Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

*Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber & dumber every year?

*Sometimes I’ll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.

*Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey – but I’d bet my ass everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

     “Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for "better treatment"? I'd ask for a pinball machine, because with all that rocking back and forth you'd probably be able to get a lot of free games.”

 Jack Handy

 

Victoria's Secret Spring Runway Photos Released- Daily Candy

At work, I get a daily email from a fashion news site called 'Daily Candy'. You can read things there from the frivilous (what color is 'in'-lame) to the more business oriented (stock prices). Most times though , I have no time to look as I am too busy. But, I did peruse it a little this afternoon, and saw that they had released the 2010 Victoria's Secret runway show photos (actual show airs on CBS next Tuesday Nov 30 @ 9:00) and I have to say- thank goodness for VS!! Girls should be playful and flirty and sexy and sweet and in a non trashy way, this is the only company keeping that idea alive. I love it. I love being a girl and I love the sexy way they style thier girls. ; Girls- celebrate being a girl! Enjoy your sexiness, don't be afraid of it or cover it up. (too much anyway) - lol

SOTD- Show Reel- Martin Kaye

My adorable friend Martin-- it's about time he was a song of the day.
Check out his new website here:
www.martin-k.com

Cool Lego Scultpure

Adam Carolla- In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks

I have a problem that when I buy a book for someone, I start to read it and have to be careful with the binding so you can't tell. It's bad. I saw the above in the bookstore today and had to get it for my brother for Christmas, but, of course, I've begun reading it and it's damn funny. Aww Adam..The Man Show was never the same when you left. ( 'wife school', 'adam and jimmy visit snoopp dogs house', Adam works at a hardware store'- the trampoline :) ) classics. And when they considered replacing you on LoveLine, some fan freaks actually made threats to the producers. They should have ended the show when Jimmy and Adam left, in my opinion.
Anyway, just a Christmas tip if you have any boys that appreciated The Man Show and Loveline, they'll definately like this book. :)

SOTD- Pour Some Sugar On Me- Def Leppard

From the first time heard this song at 16, until this very day, I always want to do a little strip tease to it.....only in private of course. :) Come on, try and tell me I'm wrong-- you know it's perfect. This song never NOT kicks ass.

My Dream...

A porch, the man I love, and maybe someday owning my own little store/business after my professional career has run its course. Some beers, nice dinners and some laughs. Some sort of little family...made up of cats, or a little one, or a fish? lol -I really don't want much more than that. Not immediately,things take time, but it is a goal. Me and my man on that porch. Watching the world go by, having a beer, listening to the crickets and the rain. I laugh when I think I went so far from where I grew up, just to want the simple things I grew up with. It's so much less to ask for than I know the universe can provide. :)

SOTD- Wicked Game- Chris Isaak

This video was so sexy when it came out. And that long guitar drop that sounds so sexy and drippy wet. I also remember the first time I heard the song, and every time thereafter, what an unlucky guy it seemed he was, and what a sad song too. Like was what he singing about really true? Did it happen to him? Sad--but still sexy
*I couldn't help but think also, the first time I saw the lead in theme to 'Boardwalk Empire', that they definately took inspiration from this video's sound. Anyone agree?