Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Salt N Pepa's hair?
okay, there's a Salt N Pepa show. Who knew? I was eating lunch and thought I'd flipped channels and ran across the Salt 'N Pepa show on VH1. Salt (what's her real name?) had a weave in and it was driving her crazy. It's not her style. It was itching, etc. Anyway, Pepa (what's HER name?) is all excited about a fake hair line.
The last I heard about Salt 'N Pepa. Pepa had gone religious and Salt was getting a divorce I think. I watched for about 15 minutes and all I could really do was ask myself questions; how old are they? how long ago was it when they were a big deal? why do they have this show? who watches this show and why?
It's a bit silly yet I'm interested in finding the answers to these questions. I'll post them at a Salt-n-Pepa MultiPurpose Woman page.
The last I heard about Salt 'N Pepa. Pepa had gone religious and Salt was getting a divorce I think. I watched for about 15 minutes and all I could really do was ask myself questions; how old are they? how long ago was it when they were a big deal? why do they have this show? who watches this show and why?
It's a bit silly yet I'm interested in finding the answers to these questions. I'll post them at a Salt-n-Pepa MultiPurpose Woman page.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
86 the 70 miles per hour speed craziness
Thanksgiving was all that it should have been. Fun with family, good food, relaxation. My happiness level with thanksgiving would have been higher if only I could have done it all from the safety and comfort of my own home. Or at least a home close to mine.
We went 3 hours away. It makes sense considering that's where the bulk of the family is now. It makes sense because my sister-in-law loves to cook, is good at it, and invited us. It makes sense because I'm not a very good cook (my food offerings lean toward the experimental). It makes sense because my partner loves to drive - he does it for a living.
The problem with Thanksgiving?
The only problem was the drive. I dislike driving so I'm usually a rider. I even dislike riding most of the time, especially if the driver insists on exceeding the speed limit. Or should I say exceeds about 55 mph.
Yes, I want to world to slow down. It would make me happy for 55 mph to be the absolute fastest any vehicle not on a racetrack could go. There use to be a public service announcement; 55 saves lives. Can't we go back to that? Don't we want to save lives?
I saw way too many people exceeding the 70 mph limit while doing other things; talking on the phone, talking to and looking at the passenger, eating!
My body doesn't like to go fast.
I don't get motion sickness. I get paranoid. My anxiety level rises. I hate it. I've tried drinking. I found over thanksgiving that drinking a glass of wine doesn't get it for continuous driving at 70 mph. I've tried meditating. I'm not proficient enough at meditating while being still so I guess I can't truthful say this won't work. I've tried convincing the driver to go slower. That's the worst thing I could have done.
I'm going to have to turn into a hermit sooner than I'd thought. While that would make me happy on a lot of levels it would be bad. I'll never get to see my little nieces unless they come to me. That's sad. The saddest part about it all is that people treat me like I'm crazy for wanting to slow down.
We went 3 hours away. It makes sense considering that's where the bulk of the family is now. It makes sense because my sister-in-law loves to cook, is good at it, and invited us. It makes sense because I'm not a very good cook (my food offerings lean toward the experimental). It makes sense because my partner loves to drive - he does it for a living.
The problem with Thanksgiving?
The only problem was the drive. I dislike driving so I'm usually a rider. I even dislike riding most of the time, especially if the driver insists on exceeding the speed limit. Or should I say exceeds about 55 mph.
Yes, I want to world to slow down. It would make me happy for 55 mph to be the absolute fastest any vehicle not on a racetrack could go. There use to be a public service announcement; 55 saves lives. Can't we go back to that? Don't we want to save lives?
I saw way too many people exceeding the 70 mph limit while doing other things; talking on the phone, talking to and looking at the passenger, eating!
My body doesn't like to go fast.
I don't get motion sickness. I get paranoid. My anxiety level rises. I hate it. I've tried drinking. I found over thanksgiving that drinking a glass of wine doesn't get it for continuous driving at 70 mph. I've tried meditating. I'm not proficient enough at meditating while being still so I guess I can't truthful say this won't work. I've tried convincing the driver to go slower. That's the worst thing I could have done.
I'm going to have to turn into a hermit sooner than I'd thought. While that would make me happy on a lot of levels it would be bad. I'll never get to see my little nieces unless they come to me. That's sad. The saddest part about it all is that people treat me like I'm crazy for wanting to slow down.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Will drugs for my brain make me happy?
My electronic issues are wearing me down. Sometimes I can't tell if it's me and my ADD tendencies or if it's really the electronics and forces I have no control over. I've mentioned before that I've been having technical difficulties for weeks. It continues. I have my google accounts all screwed up OR google has me all screwed up with my accounts. The confusion is making me very unhappy as in nonproductive and not peaceful. It might even be unhealthy. I think the frustration could affect my blood pressure. I'm trying hard not to let it but when it takes 15 minutes to sign into an account ....
What do drugs have to do with any of this?
Well, if it's me that's causing the technical craziness then I need to think more on being tested, officially labeled ADD, and medicated accordingly. Since I'm still in rescue mode I'll tell you my rescue fantasy surrounding ADD drugs. It's simple. I take the drugs, my brain chemistry balances perfectly, I realize my true potential, the world becomes a better place because I've lived and been my amazingly brilliant self. That would make me HAPPY!
Reality Reel In:
What do drugs have to do with any of this?
Well, if it's me that's causing the technical craziness then I need to think more on being tested, officially labeled ADD, and medicated accordingly. Since I'm still in rescue mode I'll tell you my rescue fantasy surrounding ADD drugs. It's simple. I take the drugs, my brain chemistry balances perfectly, I realize my true potential, the world becomes a better place because I've lived and been my amazingly brilliant self. That would make me HAPPY!
Reality Reel In:
- I'm too paranoid about addiction and other side effects to take drugs.
- Some of the technical difficulties are outside my control. I'm as smart as the average bear and I know how to do simple things like sign in to an account. So it's something else that's causing some of my tech issues.
- If I woke up tomorrow and found that my mind was clairvoyantly clear and my physical energy levels were on overdrive I'd still have to contend with digging myself out of this hole I've dug for myself.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Happy to get GTD back on-track!
My "IN" box has been stuffed for weeks. I've been using it as a holding spot. I haven't done a weekly review in months. It's no wonder I'm feeling off track. To be happy, according to my acronym, I need to be productive.
Well, today I sorted all the stuff that was "IN". I even purged a lot of it. What's left? Papers that need filing or trashing. I'd be happy if only I would make some decisions about what projects I'm going to pursue and which ones need to just fade into I-had-an-idea-land. Some of them are dying a natural death due to lack of resources anyway. I need to be strong and take them out of their (and my) misery.
WWDAD - What would David Allen do? I'll have to think along those lines and get back to you (and myself). If you're a GTD practitioner and have any comments to aid me please spend less than 2 minutes and help me get back on-track!
Well, today I sorted all the stuff that was "IN". I even purged a lot of it. What's left? Papers that need filing or trashing. I'd be happy if only I would make some decisions about what projects I'm going to pursue and which ones need to just fade into I-had-an-idea-land. Some of them are dying a natural death due to lack of resources anyway. I need to be strong and take them out of their (and my) misery.
WWDAD - What would David Allen do? I'll have to think along those lines and get back to you (and myself). If you're a GTD practitioner and have any comments to aid me please spend less than 2 minutes and help me get back on-track!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
focusing on being happy
I'm back to blogging at Body As Anchor & Filter. During the past months I went private. I kept writing. I just did it in a notebook instead of out in the open. It's a different experience and I think that being "visible" and open to comments and other randomness will generate some good elements and contribute to my happiness. So I'm back.
My number one focus will be exploring my current working definition of what it means to be happy. A couple of months back I decided that happy is actually an acronym for healthy, affluent, productive, peaceful, and yin-like. I've been writing, thinking, and playing around with what that means and have been pleasantly surprised with the exercise. I'll share some of those questions, games, and activities here and at www.MultiPurposeWoman.com.
Today's one of those special days when no one is expecting me to be anywhere. I'm staying in all day and purging some physical things that are cluttering up my space. I'm also going to figure out some computer issues I've been dealing with. It seems like my body has acquired some weird force field that is putting all my electronics in danger.
My palm pilot's screen cracked. I've had that thing for years and it knows a lot more about where I belong than I do. I've already missed one appointment. Hope there's not something on my calendar for today!! Both my computers are doing something strange - on my end software isn't working right yet support people are telling me that it should. I'm having that issue with 2 different things. Plus, my cell phone died and the new-to-me-one is also acting crappy. Maybe pen and paper are a good idea. Or maybe the electronics are mad at me for wanting a break from them. Just kidding.
Anyway, I have to get as many things acting normal as possible and as many areas purged and organized as time allows. Oh, I also lost my timer. Working in 15 minute blocks keeps my ADD tendencies at bay. Since I'm not leaving the house to buy another timer I'll have to use the one on the kitchen stove. Or maybe during the purge it'll show up. That's likely and it'll make me happy.
I think I'll add the things mentioned above to my wish list!! (palm pilot, phone, timer, - an iPhone! that would combine them all AND include an ipod function) Someone might have the means and desire to buy them for me. Yes, I'm in "rescue me" mode. Have you ever been in "rescue me" mode? Comment if you have in useful ideas for getting out of it fast and happy.
My number one focus will be exploring my current working definition of what it means to be happy. A couple of months back I decided that happy is actually an acronym for healthy, affluent, productive, peaceful, and yin-like. I've been writing, thinking, and playing around with what that means and have been pleasantly surprised with the exercise. I'll share some of those questions, games, and activities here and at www.MultiPurposeWoman.com.
Today's one of those special days when no one is expecting me to be anywhere. I'm staying in all day and purging some physical things that are cluttering up my space. I'm also going to figure out some computer issues I've been dealing with. It seems like my body has acquired some weird force field that is putting all my electronics in danger.
My palm pilot's screen cracked. I've had that thing for years and it knows a lot more about where I belong than I do. I've already missed one appointment. Hope there's not something on my calendar for today!! Both my computers are doing something strange - on my end software isn't working right yet support people are telling me that it should. I'm having that issue with 2 different things. Plus, my cell phone died and the new-to-me-one is also acting crappy. Maybe pen and paper are a good idea. Or maybe the electronics are mad at me for wanting a break from them. Just kidding.
Anyway, I have to get as many things acting normal as possible and as many areas purged and organized as time allows. Oh, I also lost my timer. Working in 15 minute blocks keeps my ADD tendencies at bay. Since I'm not leaving the house to buy another timer I'll have to use the one on the kitchen stove. Or maybe during the purge it'll show up. That's likely and it'll make me happy.
I think I'll add the things mentioned above to my wish list!! (palm pilot, phone, timer, - an iPhone! that would combine them all AND include an ipod function) Someone might have the means and desire to buy them for me. Yes, I'm in "rescue me" mode. Have you ever been in "rescue me" mode? Comment if you have in useful ideas for getting out of it fast and happy.
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