As much as I appreciate my parents for giving me a place to be after graduation, I'm getting quite tired of having to succumb to their rules and be without friends my own age I can go out with on weekends. Maybe Whitney is right, that I need to just go somewhere and invite people. Then the question is, who? How can I be an adult living under my parents' roof? I miss college because I could go places and not have to answer to someone if I come back at 3am. I love visiting my friends in NYC to get that outlet. What do I do with my free time now? Read, watch TV shows, play with my dog, you get the picture. My only friend my own age living in CT with her parents is Kym who is busier than I am right now. I have two friends who live in the next town over, but they are busy as well. How do I be proactive about this? I have friends at work sure, but do we do anything outside of work? Nope. Do I want to? Yes. Hosting a party at my parent's house doesn't sound appealing. Asking people to spend money, isn't ideal either. So what is left? I'm not happy with my life period. How can I make it better? Is there even a point to asking?
Bright side? Hmmmm.....I have to think about this. Getting some work done on my novel and writing poetry. Who knows, when I get a full time position if I will even have time or the energy.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Being a Leader
It's seriously difficult to be in charge of a group of people no matter how big or diverse the group is. I remember being in charge of a few groups and when things went wrong, it was hard to find a way to ease tension or find the right way to do something. Whenever I hit a wall, I like to take a walk and carefully find a way to diffuse a situation.
Recently, I've been reading the National Bestseller, "Lean In" and I'm loving it. This quote and tidbit I like are, "Miss-communication is a two way street," Gender roles should be 50 - 50. What she meant by the latter is that couples should do half the housework and be half a bread winner. I like that idea. I never liked the idea of giving up my passion of writing or my joy of working outside the home when I get married.
I have a love/hate relationship with being a leader. It's fun to be in charge because I get to use my creative ways and when the group is a passion or like a family, hopefully both.
I admire people who can put others in their place without anger or being mean. Granted, sometimes you need to be forceful to get the point across. Many times I tend to keep my mouth shut instead of standing up to bullies or people who just don't see all that I'm doing for them.
Recently, I've been reading the National Bestseller, "Lean In" and I'm loving it. This quote and tidbit I like are, "Miss-communication is a two way street," Gender roles should be 50 - 50. What she meant by the latter is that couples should do half the housework and be half a bread winner. I like that idea. I never liked the idea of giving up my passion of writing or my joy of working outside the home when I get married.
I have a love/hate relationship with being a leader. It's fun to be in charge because I get to use my creative ways and when the group is a passion or like a family, hopefully both.
I admire people who can put others in their place without anger or being mean. Granted, sometimes you need to be forceful to get the point across. Many times I tend to keep my mouth shut instead of standing up to bullies or people who just don't see all that I'm doing for them.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Animal Print
Way before animal print became a "thing" or a "fad" I loved leopards. Now with the abundance of items of clothing with that particular print and many others, I have quite a collection. My favorite piece is a white and black zebra coat. It's so not practical in New England weather, but I should be able to wear it in early spring for a few weeks anyways. Another piece I like to wear often are my leopard pants/jeans. I can pair it with almost any color since the pants are tan/brown. My zebra coat I like to wear with a red or hot pink top and dark washed jeans. Love it!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Secrets
Our deepest feelings reveal the best stories.
Love
Both a curse
and a blessing
Feelings for you
never completely dissolve
instead they drop anchor
Every time I think
I'm finally over you
something reminds me I'm not
Wondering how you're doing
Wondering if you're over me
Wondering what's new
I don't care what
anyone else says
I just want you back
Love
Both a curse
and a blessing
Feelings for you
never completely dissolve
instead they drop anchor
Every time I think
I'm finally over you
something reminds me I'm not
Wondering how you're doing
Wondering if you're over me
Wondering what's new
I don't care what
anyone else says
I just want you back
Saturday, January 25, 2014
New Year and New Me
Been too long since I've written on here. :(
2013 has taught be a lot for instance to not trust everyone fully who says they want to publish something of mine especially before they even see it. So many publications just want you to buy the book that your poem or short story is in and of course the book is hard cover and cost over $50! Annoying!
I haven't given up on trying to get a short story of mine published nor my dream of becoming a NY Times Bestseller. It's slow going since when I'm home many times I don't really feel like writing, but I must press onward and upward. The hard part is figuring out which publications to send my work to. I've yet to feel good about sending my work into high esteemed publishers like Writers Digest since their reading fees are high, but I know it would be a great opportunity to get chosen never mind read. We shall see.
2013 has taught be a lot for instance to not trust everyone fully who says they want to publish something of mine especially before they even see it. So many publications just want you to buy the book that your poem or short story is in and of course the book is hard cover and cost over $50! Annoying!
I haven't given up on trying to get a short story of mine published nor my dream of becoming a NY Times Bestseller. It's slow going since when I'm home many times I don't really feel like writing, but I must press onward and upward. The hard part is figuring out which publications to send my work to. I've yet to feel good about sending my work into high esteemed publishers like Writers Digest since their reading fees are high, but I know it would be a great opportunity to get chosen never mind read. We shall see.
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