October 8, 2009 by shishnit
My heart beating inside my chest, thank you heart.
Spending the weekend with Keith.
My husband, for making my heart happy.
My new writing gig, despite not knowing how to announce it properly.
My job.
My house.
My car.
My bottle of water.
Hot baths after work.
Good books waiting to be read in the bath.
Chloe’s greetings after work.
Etsy
Old friends
New friends
The Avett Brothers –wow why didn’t anyone tell me?
Craig Ferguson
Judy Blume (new article in the TBT today made me smile)
My friend Greg fell in love this month 
Bubble bath
Fragrance spray from Victoria Secret
Purell
Water
Oxygen
Love
Life
Today
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October 6, 2009 by shishnit
Obstacles Welcome – How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life – Ralph de la Vega
(motivation and self improvement)
I just have to give this one two thumbs up!! I expected one of those relatively mundane business management books, and what I got was pure and utter inspiration and a whole new way of looking at what most of us commonly refer to as roadblocks, problems, or as Mr. de la Vega refers to, obstacles. I now see obstacles as opportunities to outshine competition at work as well as in my personal life. Obstacles are now not bad, they are actually exciting. I encounter an obstacle now equals “I can overcome, learn and become better!†That’s a massive shift in viewpoint for sure.
Mr. de la Vega’s personal story inspires. He was an immigrant from Cuba and arrived on US soil a few years prior to his own parents. What he learned from those experiences served him well as he saw his own life obstacles as opportunities for personal growth.
This book is engaging rather than boring. At the end of each of the chapters is a page of takeaway messages. I think those pages alone out value the price of this book. I learned so many things and had quite a few moments where I felt that I had learned more about how to approach my own obstacles in the workplace. C’mon we all have them, or will. Those moments of self doubt and self examination are opportunities to excel once you have read through these easy to read 262 pages. It should be noted that Mr. de la Vega is the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. I used to have a management leadership crush on Jeff Bezo’s, the CEO of Amazon, my leadership crush just shifted a bit to make room for Mr. de la Vega. Thanks must go out to him for the fantastic and inspiring look at how the day to day mundane and exasperating life at work can really be the foundation to greater things personally and professionally.
If you’re a manager of people, time, family events or you just want to take advantage of life’s obstacles instead of fearing them, then you too can benefit from this book.
pre-order here
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October 5, 2009 by shishnit
I went to the mall this weekend with Keith. I’m not a big mall supporter or shopper. I do go to the bookstore all the time, that’s attached to the mall but I really only venture into the mall when I get my hair cut as my glorious hairdresser works in there.Â
Keith and I went into a few clothing stores. I felt like I had gone into a time machine and came back out in 1986. I swear. The things that the younger crowd thinks are cool and new and hip…hmmm not so much. I picked up a pair of jesus sandles…ya know the ones, with the zipper up the back and all the strips of leather like Jesus surely wore back in the day and told Keith, “I had these in the ninth grade, they were ugly then but everyone had them so I had them too!’ Yah I know they’re called Gothic sandals, I refer to them as “horrific then horrific now sandalsâ€. Incidentally get ready for the ugliest plaid shirts you’ve ever seen in your life. Mork called Mindy and even she told him not to wear that shit…but all the Morks of the world are not going to listen. I even saw fingerless mittens in Target. Fingerless mittens might make sense in Florida but come the hell on, who ever wears any mittens in Florida?
We saw belts that looked and worked like seat belts…I swear I had one of those too. And the neon, and the tapered jeans. Oh my! 1986!! And today I got an ad from a online retailer advertising “leggingsâ€. I tried on a pair of pants that were made from an uber cute material at Lane Bryant…they were tapered. SO GROSS. I whipped them off my body so fast and was almost grateful because they were $60. C’mon….that’s insane for one pair of moderately nicely made pants.Â
OH and according to LB somehow I now wear a Petite in length? I’m 5’5.5 and I’ve never been petite in anything in my life. And stretch pants….come the hell on, who liked those the last time? And how about some high waist pants so we can all look fat, if they make Jessica Simpson look fat..c’mon. What is with the clothing trends of late? Even I could wear the low waisted pants with a normal shirt and not have a muffin top…but high waist..why not acentuate the worst of the worst….no one who shops in LB can wear high waisted pants!!
At Target my son showed me some moccasins. Moccasins!! And this is COOL according to him. I have finally hit the road of “OLD†and I’m trudging along in my own lane because damn those things were ugly. And damn I’ll probably end up buying a pair someday. FOR HIM NOT ME!!!
Today I thought surely there has to be something cute and new I can buy for fall…so I’ll check online. And look at what I saw.
these…would you spend $68 on these beaut’s? C’mon and big girls are supposed to wear this? Pahhleez…!!!! 68 dollar stretchy pants worn close to your chubby legs, thighs and ass? Tuck in your shirt and wear a pair of ugly ass boots that don’t match too. Your wide fat knee will look fantastic peeking out over the top of these fugly ass boots. They should call these pants “Cottage Cheese enhancers from our BIG ASS BIG PRICE Collection” and at least be honest. Curve enhancing my ass! “Curd enhancing” is the truth.
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Add to wish list? Check NOT. I swear that tomorrow I’m going to see someone in leg warmers with those jesus sandals and a big ugly seat belt under her tucked in bright plaid shirt. I’ll be sure to take a photo.Â
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October 5, 2009 by shishnit
Do you follow them? How do you know it’s a gut feeling and not fear instead?
My gut feeling on Friday night was to forgo the idea of bringing Rusty into our family. Rusty’s owner got 20 calls inquiring about Rusty, I’m sure he will find the right home.
I sat with Chloe on Friday night and had this overwhelming gut feeling to not do it. Why?
I’m not entirely sure. I just did. Perhaps it was fear? How can we be sure?
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October 2, 2009 by shishnit
We’re going to meet Rusty on Saturday…and if Chloe say’s its ok, Rusty’s going to come home and live with us. Rusty sounds like a good companion for Chloe. I’m nervous. Rusty needs a new home due to the housing crisis. his Mommy loves him but she had to move into a condo on the 3rd floor and its not the best or most ideal situation for Rusty as she struggles to rebuild.Â
Remember, we took Chloe in when she needed a home and I cannot say enough about how much I love Chloe. I just hope they like each other so I can help Rusty. Rusty is six, about the same age as Chloe, who we think is between 7 or7.5. I almost didn’t blog about this because I don’t want to jinx anything, but keep good thoughts for us as we transition from a one doggie home to possibly a two doggie one. And keep good thoughts for Rusty as he seeks to find a new home.Â
I saw an ad on Craigslist after rmy friend Theresa directed me there to read something else about a dog who had major behavior issues..not Rusty’s ad!! And then I saw it….a min pin who needs help. My heart cracked open a hair…and then I felt a draft…an opening…..a possibility…
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