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March 11, 2009 In Uncategorized

Do You Really Want To Know? In That Case…

Next time someone asks you how you are, tell them. Don’t just say “Good thanks!” automatically. It’s pretty boring and usually not even true. Having real conversation/interaction with people is swell and always rewarding. You might think the daily auto-responder is necessary, but it’s not. When you stop a second and share how you really are, you’ll be amazed at the conversation and opportunity you will open up. Couldn’t we all use some more opportunity?

I broke out in tears when I was touring a freaking gym of all places a month or so ago. (I know- sounds ridiculous) All the guy giving me the tour asked was how I was doing. It wasn’t anything, I was just having a “moment.” That’s life. Would you believe that as soon as I got ahold of myself, this gent started talking about a bunch of stuff that was going on with himself and his life and we became total buddies? Guess he felt like he could trust a stranger when that stranger completely “showed their “a**.” 
Not too long after the gym debacle, I blurted out way too much information to the director of a company who was interviewing me. (Yes, I did all the wrong things. All the stuff your mom and career counselors told you NOT to say/do but it was honest and I couldn’t help it.) From that experience I was not only offered the job, but now have a friend who is easily one of the coolest and most inspiring women I have ever met. 
Try to spend one day answering, acting, being and feeling exactly what you do. Just let it happen. It’s really difficult but you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results.
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March 10, 2009 In Uncategorized

Erin Go What? How About Erin Stay Home

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers plan to spend $32.80 per person boozing out for St. Patty’s Day this year. With bank accounts dwindling across the country, why not just stay home, celebrate and save some loot? Pop a $10 six-pack of Guinness, sit on your couch and relish that you won’t have some drunk and overly excited fool barfing on you from doing one too may Car-Bombs. 

Sure it’s sometimes charming to be out in all that madness and crazy business, but you probably have no idea who the heck Saint Patrick is anyway. Taking a year off from your local Irish Pub might be good for you. It’ll give you time to do a little research.

Cheers!
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March 6, 2009 In Uncategorized

Got Milk?


I heard today was National Oreo Cookie Day on a local radio station. I think the DeeJays were drunk,  just wanted to get excited and give stuff away at a local supermarket, or something.  It is not National OREO Cookie Day today. Apparently February was the anniversary. But good for them for attempting to entertain us this morning. 

I figured I’d play along and pretend too. Especially because I just ate an entire container of them in the past 3 days. Props to Nabisco!
OREOS have been around since 1912 and are called “Milk’s Favorite Cookie.” I’d agree. (That and Nutella’s favorite too) Here’s an interesting article about the world’s best selling cookie we all love. I guess eating that whole container I just did was probably not the best thing for me. 
Oops. 
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March 6, 2009 In Uncategorized

I Want To Buy This Place


REALLY want this place. I have about $4 in my bank account, so I’m not sure that will cut it. I am currently stalking the owner to get information though. Maybe he’ll just gift it to me?

So, no- I don’t have a plan. I’m thinking. All I know is I have driven by this little place a hundred times and for a few years and I cannot stop thinking about it. It screams at me every time; “I’d be a fabulous coffee shop! A Yummy cafe’! Place to live! Wine Bar! Retail Store! Community gathering place! Buy me, buy me!”
Anybody out there have out there have some bucks and want to invest in some property? I suppose I’m fine not owning it, but I could seriously run a kick-ass something in this space. Lets do it. 
Takers?
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March 5, 2009 In Uncategorized

Bailouts Aren’t Just For Those Auto Guys

Did your wedding fund just disappear because you had to use it to pay your mortgage and bills for the past 3 months now that you lost your job? Are you foolishly in love, engaged, but can’t afford a lifesaver ring let alone a ceremony and party after? Now you have the chance to say “I do” in style, in the Bahamas and for free. 

Between March 20 and April 24 you can submit a video or essay with photos about you and your schmoop. Convince these guys why you are deserving of a freebie wedding. 
Give an engaged couple and 8 guests everything for free and they’ll bring 82 more friends and family members along who will end up footing the bill and then some when it’s all said and done anyway? Smart move Bahamas. You’re no dummy.
Dear Brides and Grooms,
Let me know if you are chosen. I will give you my address so you know where to send my invite. I am all about sand, surf and a destination wedding!
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March 5, 2009 In Uncategorized

Skittles, Bourbon And An Old Pick Up Truck

You know how people say things sometimes you can’t forget? No matter how many years pass or where your life takes you, and sometime even if you want to forget- you just can’t? These sayings/quotes tick you off on occasion because you think, damn! They were right. ARGH!

Here’s a couple that seem to keep me in check these days. I wanted to pass them on to poke at you like they poke at me. It’s a good poke.
“Do you actually listen, or do you just wait to talk?”
“I just looked around one day and thought to myself; If that a**hole can do it- I sure as hell can.” (In this case the term “a**hole” was referring to any Tom, Dick or Harry)
Dear Jack and Adam,
Thanks. I’m actually listening and I am doing it.
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