Halloween

So even though Halloween is not for months... I have been thinking lately about costume ideas and plans....

First of all, since last year I got George to dress up like Fred Flinstone and we did nothing, someone is having a party this year, even if that person has to be me.

Second, I was originally planning to be a warbler for Halloween, but I have convinced George to do the couple thing once again. Although this couple is no longer together... George and I want to go as Don and Betty Draper. So for me I'm thinking that I can go raid the Banana Republic Mad Men line and get a dress that I love (although it will be pricey).... but for George I need to know where to get a reasonably priced skinny tie, and Fidora :-)

Any suggestions?? PS are we corn mazing it up again?? I kind of like it :-)

Time

Sorry it's been so long people but it has been a crazy couple of weeks.

So this post is about time. How we are all letting time get the better of us. As we surge through this thing that we call life, we forget that we would not have a life, but for all the small elements that make up that life. Now I realize that that sentence was a bit crazy, but try to stay with me.

In science, you have protons, neutrons, and electrons which make up an atom. An atom makes a molecule. Molecules form together to make everything that we see before us. Life is kind of like this. We have friends, work, personal time, hobbies, etc. All of those things can be likened to atoms. Now we need all of these things to make us the people that we are. Now here is the catch, all of those things need the right amount of time dedicated to them to continue to exist. Therefore, for example if you spend too much time at work, you will not have enough time for friends. Therefore you will be missing a piece essential to the making of you. Thats not right people.

Everything in life is a choice. Every choice you make you are choosing one thing at the expense of another thing. I'm just asking people to start thinking about their choices. If you have a job that requires way too much of your time, and still you are not making ends meat, maybe it is time to think about looking for another job. If you are spending too much time watching TV and lounging around the house, maybe it is time for you to think about getting a hobby.

Just remember people... life is way to damn short, and we need to live every moment to the fullest. I see too many people these days who seem to forget that they have lives outside of their day to day routine. It's sad. I understand times change, people change, but if we all put in the smallest amount of effort, we don't have to loose the things that mean the most to us. So what do you say? its never too late to make a change!

Wow, so that was probably the least cohesive blog that I have ever written... but that is what happens when you don't write for two weeks, with all the thoughts just spilling out through my fingers. Sorry people, more frequent, more poignant blogs in the future :-)  

Back to School?

So this week is my last week in the District Attorney's office... and let me tell you, that has been an experience. The people that I have met and the crazy experiences I have had have been priceless. But with the end of that ushers in a different time of the year.... back to school.

You know it is back to school time when every time that you go to Target your sandwiched in between Mom's with sad looking children whose carts are filled with binders, paper, pens, pencils, and the new lunch boxes that we all waited so eagerly for as children.

Then you stop and think.... wait a second... its only July! No one is going back to school right now, what the hell. These children should be outside enjoying their last remnants of summer, not in a poorly lit discount department store contemplating whether it is better to go mechanical or number 2 pencils. I'm sorry people, I just think this is a sign of us all moving a little too fast! Slow down people, enjoy life, you only get one.

As a student my self, I will not be buying school supplies for perhaps 2 more weeks... leaving me a comfortable 2 weeks before school starts. That seems reasonable. What does not see reasonable is when I go to buy my school supplies in mid-August, the hottest month of the year... I am going to be accosted by Christmas decorations adorning my stores.

The moral of the story is, while its perfectly acceptable to lead a fast paced life (I certainly do), lets not rush into the next big event. Take everyday for what it is, because you never know when it will be your last!

Now I am off to lunch with my ladies....Taking it one day at a time....Happy Monday!

A Change...

So I was debating what I wanted to blog about this week because there were SOOOOOOO many interesting things... some of my possible topics included:

1. Adult's who act like Children
2. Why would you think that would be a good idea?
3. You are doing that thing even as you tell me you are not doing it.
4. We weren't even that good of friends anyway.
5. Adios Harry Potter
6. Really? You are going to cry?
7. And last but not least, my personal favorite... Why the turkey burger at Carl's Jr. is perhaps the best  fast food that has ever existed.

While all of these topics are fabulous, and would lead to fantastic discussion in  future... I believe that change is the appropriate topic for the week.

I need a change in my life. Although things have been going fine... they are just not exciting anymore, and I can't stand the boredom. Life is for the living, and although my days have been spotted with some good times... I just don't feel like I am living life to the fullest.... therefore change is in the works people, and as soon as I know what that change is I will let you know! All I know is today marks the beginning of my new goal of seizing every opportunity and living life to the fullest. Happy Saturday People!

Friends...

I am a damn good friend. Yes, that sounds concieted, but truer words were never uttered. I am loyal to a fault, always there to help in a bind, and do everything I can to make life fun for the rest of us. Lately however, it seems like "friend" has lost its reciprocal meaning. To be a friend means to be there for someone, unconditionally. To go the extra mile to support them in whatever their paths may be. To make the EFFORT! This is the crucial point... I no longer feel like friends make the effort to be friends. They don't prioritize their friendships in any capacity. Now I may not have children, I may not be married, but I am an adult as well and realize that things change with time. People change. Friendships change. But this is no excuse for letting friendships that are so deep rooted that we once considered each other family fall by the way side.

So here is the deal. I am done with bitching about this and now am accepting this as fact. A sad fact, but a fact none the less. Friendships are maily self-sufficient, just every now and then requiring a little nurturing. So put in the effort people, because when the last person stops... there will be nothing left, and what a sad day that will be.

PS... this is not a reflection on any person in particular. I am fortunate enough to have some great friends. But the ones that are always there unconditionally... I can count them on one hand.

A spontaneous book review...

I just finished reading "I Love You Beth Cooper"... Let me tell you, although I have never seen the movie, it cannot be half as bad as the book. There is no ending. The book doesn't end. The book was suggested to be by my mother who could not say enough about how funny and smart it was, and how much she enjoyed it.

From the first page I thought to myself "when does this get smart, and even more than that, when does it get funny? " unfortunately, after I turned the last page I was still left asking the same question.

Stay away from this book to keep your sanity!

Everyone enjoy their 4th of July!!

First of Many....

So this is my first blog. Well technically not my first, because I used to have a professor in college that gave us assignments via xanga... so I guess that would be my first... but this is my first serious blog.

Today I came to the realization that if I am going to get things organized in my life... and get to do all the things I so desparately want to do... then I am going to need accountability... enter the viewing public.

If I say that I am going to do something, and don't do it... some asshole who I never met is going to put me in place... and that is what I need.... not only that... that is what I want and crave.

So here is a little about me to give some perspective...

I grew up in a little town in CA called Frazier Park. So small that it was said that the people in town would know everything about you, even before you knew. My graduating class was literally 100 people. After high school I went to the University of California, Irvine for four years graduating in 08 with my degree in Poli Sci (political science). I took a year off after than and then entered Whittier Law School in the fall of 2009 (go poets!). 2 years later, I am a notes and comments editor for the Whittier Law Review, a law clerk with the Kern County District Attorney, and about to enter my last year of school ever before I enter the real world.

I have had a lot of experiences in life that have tought me that if nothing else, life is short, and we should all be living it to the fullest...So thats how I live my life... and what gives me the right to stand in front of you preaching my experience.

Im also a huge foodie (who is on a never ending struggle with her weight because of it) and can offer a unique perspective on all sorts of restuarant's and places to hang out being that I was a waitress for 6.5 years!

So this is it... here we go... let's do this!
                                                                      Cast of Characters

                                                 My boyfriend George and I, 6 years on Monday :-)

                                My best friend since forever... Nicole... B face whore face :-)

         Our Gang: Ashley, Nathan, Jeremy, Josh, Kris, Sam, Dave, Cassie, Mom, Dad Nicole, Matt!!

                                              My crazy Fambam.... Dad, Jer-Bear, Mom

And my other besties, Miss Ashley and Miss Beth (although Ashley is getting married in Oct, so I guess then she will be Mrs. Ashley).

and last but not least.... this is matt... as you can see I harbor an undying love for him (insert vomit here) which is why I did not include his solo picture at first, because I didn't want anyone to find out.... haha

So anyway... thats me in a nutshell and I hope you will tune in to see whats next, because I can promise one thing, there is never a dull moment!!