The past few weeks have been a mixture of joyful moments (birthday, mother’s day) and low ones marked by a self-inflicted prolonged mini-depression. Self-inflicted in the fact that I *know* very well that eating excessive amounts of chocolate, muffins, donuts, coupled with an utter absence of exercise make my mood go all out of whack. As an update, I started exercising on Monday and eating small meals with snacks in between ONLY if I’m hungry. It has not helped my mood yet, but I’m optimistic I’ll feel better by the weekend.
As the title of this post indicates, I have TONS to say, but only a little of that I am willing or able to share. Mostly because it’s not all very interesting… but who am I to say what’s interesting to you or not? So here’s my brain dump. I’d be happy to elaborate on any topic upon request (of which I know I’ll get none). Heeeeere we go:
The Hunger Games is not as obsession-inviting a book as Twilight is
Credit: Daily Mail, UKThat woman who wrote the essay about other women hating her for being beautiful is getting all sorts of criticism MOSTLY geared at defining whether she is in fact beautiful or not. I think everyone is missing the point there. The point is that this is that woman’s experience, which is shared by other women. Nobody had ever told it from that point of view before and that is what makes it interesting. But what’s even more interesting is the world’s reaction to a woman speaking openly about her experiences as an attractive person. Whether you think she’s actually pretty or not is 100% irrelevant.
Lisa Lampanelli is a world class bully. Dayana Mendoza is smart, brave and extremely confident. Had she not been, Lisa would have torn her spirit to shreds, but Dayana is kind and above Lisa’s level by far.
Lena Dunham is my new girl crush, occupying the spot previously held by Tina Fey, who had debunked 3-year reigning queen Taylor Swift earlier this year.
Credit: Carolyn Cole, Los Angeles Times
I only like my job when I’m programming or learning new technical skills. “Vuelve el perro arrepentido… con su mirada tan tierna… con el ocico partido… y el rabo entre las piernas.” -El Chavo
My baby G is the most beautiful, easy-going, pleasant baby in the whole world. I love him more than anything.
Baby G
I’ve overbooked myself for the past several weeks. Need to take a sanity break.
I wish my husband and I got to spend more time together.
I am looking forward to taking a beach vacation in 3 weeks
I still marvel at the beauty of the city of Boston and can’t believe I get to live here and see it every day.
I love cool, honest people and I am not afraid to ask them out to dinner when I meet them. I’ve scored at 50% success rate with this (read as: 50% of the people I ask out end up sticking around and accepting more invitations to hang out)
No more 3D movies for me. The glasses are so annoying.
On that note, I went to see Titanic in the theater and I was as awestruck as the first time. Reminded me why theaters are so much better at making you feel you’re IN the movie, compared to watching at home with the lights on and your computer on your lap.
Credit: AP Photo/Paramount Pictures
I want Baby G to have a sibling to play with. But I’m not ready yet. I keep telling myself that is ok but I feel a lot of pressure to feel differently.
I am happy that hubby has decided to go to bed early and wake up early. We had breakfast together today 🙂 I made him bacon 🙂
I think President Obama did an outstanding job with what he had. Congress party rivalries are no picnic.
I’m on the lookout for novels that have the potential to inspire me to get off my bum and do great things. I take suggestions. No scifi please.
I have been thinking about how I can use my skills to improve operations at work, and it is killing me that I don’t have the courage to speak up.
Go Clay Aiken! (Celebrity Apprentice)
That’s all for now… Have a great “Viernes chiquito”!
