tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29954692011-09-29T00:52:43.912-07:00Linnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-19118350918193594582011-09-29T00:48:00.002-07:002011-09-29T00:52:43.923-07:00

I have these moments, when a song touches me so to the core of everything I'm feeling at that moment, and I can't help but break down and cry.Switchfoot - Thrive"I come alive when I hear you singing, but lately I haven't been hearing a thing...feel like I travel but I never arrive, I wanna thrive, not just survive"

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I heard a song inside meIt resonated off the seaAnd all the chorus voices sang it back to meIf life is an ocean Then I'm only on the surface This is where they come in Where some lives end and some beginAnd this is where I like to stand And watch the swirling ways of man To stir humanity, the visions of dignity To see what will conspire If I throw myself into it's fire

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-80643607089042307202011-05-23T22:43:00.003-07:002011-05-23T22:49:37.995-07:00

Sara Bareilles -- Say You're SorryEmpowering song I put on repeat a couple of times tonight. How have I been you ask?"I wash[ed] my hands cleanAnd let you watch me as I goAnd I'm sorry for you, just so you know"

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New-to-me-piano-artist with songs that remind me of Fiona-apple-style(word):-Sticky-Sweet-Love Save the Empty-Pitter-Pat

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Chris Rice - The Final Movehaven't posted in a while....so I guess while I'm on a roll of listening to music with lyrics that I love, and haven't listened to in a while... I'll do mini-posts on those.

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From Angel Taylor - Maple TreeI don't know, I just love those lyrics

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I'm 26 years old and so over trying to 'prove' myself to anyone now. If the people in my life don't love me for who I am at this point, or don't see/feel me adding value to their life, or don't want to consider it's potential and invite it in, then there's no sense trying to force something. And I'm not going to feel like a failure for someone who doesn't match well with me as a friend or more. I

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-21153636436050796492010-10-27T00:05:00.002-07:002010-10-27T00:08:52.642-07:00

Just discovered "Elizabeth & The Catapult" 2010 album.It's awesome when I hear one song and think "maybe.."... listen to more songs and intrigue..then completely captivated.Kind of like falling in love.haha.So there's a slight stretch. But I still think it works.

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Sara Bareilles' new CD does not fail to impress.Absolutely in love with it.And kind of strange, but when I heard "The Light" I knew this was going to be a song I played at my wedding someday. :)Cannot waitttt to go to her concert soon.

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Breaking up is hard to do...three months later and life goes on."At least it's the first day of the rest of my life."

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Wow. I needed a good cry. It's been a while. I'm not handling change very well, apparently. Now that I got that out of the way, here's a CD I'm loving a lot of the songs too.Rocket Summer- Of Men And Angels- Hills and Valleys- Walls- Roses

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-40091550922711317402010-02-05T03:08:00.003-07:002010-02-05T03:33:08.286-07:00

I was going to attempt to bypass burnout tonight / tomorrow, but.. since it looks like that's not going to happen.. I am going to write a little something here instead. 3:10 am. Seriously. Sometimes I wonder when I'll reform my nightowl ways. I keep thinking getting older is going to solve this... not yet. And getting older I am, very soon. ha. Anyway. Yeah. Nothing is really typical about my

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-69521414140793707442010-01-12T02:20:00.004-07:002010-01-12T02:53:27.037-07:00

Umm how did it take me so long to discover Relient K recently released a new CD??Guess I've just been incredibly busyyyy. Life is good these days.Just checked off a dream I've had for many years now (Thailand!) - an amazing and extraordinary place. I would go back every year if I could. Perfect in so many ways. Came back to a guy who..I can't seem to find the words to describe.. haha, I've tried

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-16221629159947851472009-11-20T01:52:00.003-07:002009-11-20T01:53:32.807-07:00

Obsessed with songs that make me feel something awesome on first-listen.Like.. "Made for You" by OneRepublic. I've heard of OneRepublic before, but I can tell I need to take a second look at this band. Excited to look into the remaining of their songs on the new albums.

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love me some new Switchfoot.- Yet- Always- Enough to Let Me Go- Your Love Is A Song

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I needed to read this today. "The message" is delivered to my work email address on a daily basis but often lost in the masses of other red email requiring 'urgent' attention. Today's message:1 Corinthians 10:13 (The Message) No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-27455857478980990962009-09-09T02:28:00.003-07:002009-09-09T02:29:24.097-07:00

Loving A Fine Frenzy's new album with a little bit of an edgier sound.Still true to their style, but evolving.Other favorites:- New Heights- Electric Twist- Blow Away- Bird of the Summer- The Beacon

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A snapshot of my life at the moment based on a random quiz that I took from a friend :P1. Can you fill this out without lying? I’m going to try… maybe just leave it blank if I plead the 5th.. 2. What was the last thing you put in your mouth? Raspberry sorbet3. Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew? **thinking** I don’t believe so… and that’s kind of surprising because I’ve always said that I

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-73110751793525474482009-08-20T01:23:00.004-07:002009-08-20T01:41:24.318-07:00

Mute Math does it again.Awesome.Other favorites:- The Nerve- Clipping- Backfire- Electrify- Lost Year

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I'm so tired of turning and running away.Britt Nicole - Safe

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for such an intelligent person (overall), "complete stupidity" is the best way to describe things at the moment.

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..having money in a tough economy. Okay, so it's not so bad, and some people would seriously slap me if I were telling them this in person (which is why I have a blog for these sort of wonderful thoughts :) ), but I'm noticing that I'm spending more money very easily these days. I have the reasons in my mind ("Just doing my part to stimulate the economy!" haha, "Inflation is devaluing my money

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-38358580420317145832009-06-01T23:37:00.002-07:002009-06-01T23:54:57.836-07:00

Gotta love how the media *talks* about the United States people needing to be in a new mind of "confidence" (which I completely agree, but that's kind of obvious), and yet focus on news about the economy that can only continue to foster hysteria.so, yeah.It's true that the country is not in a great place right now, but yeah, things aren't going to turnaround at all by not focusing on what *is*

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-65308507015283298022009-05-28T00:53:00.003-07:002009-05-28T01:31:10.443-07:00

Funny because I just came across several in-depth tests that I took my senior year of college as they were required for one of my major courses. Looking at them now, I realize how much I should have appreciated them and the analysis they provided. I remember we spent an entire class taking these tests. Not only do I appreciate them because I realize how expensive it is to request these tests and

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Perhaps I'll be regretting things tomorrow morning... (tomorrow being 4 hours from now, and the beginning of my work-day).. no.. I *definitely* will be regretting things tomorrow.Nothing like a night where you can't sleep, then decide to look through the Victoria Secret catalogue that recently arrived in the mail, and proceed to go on a phone shopping spree with a sales rep who convinces me that

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-6774815027432706102009-05-05T02:35:00.002-07:002009-05-05T02:38:30.707-07:00

..times have been interesting. I need to get back to blogging I suppose. I've been lacking both energy and motivation to do-so. It would be good from a mental-release standpoint. Yeah...

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Just thinking.. how really happy and fortunate I feel to have paid-off my student loans a while ago. I take it for granted, but I was just realizing how really wonderful it is to not be held to a monthly bill and instead focus on the immediate needs and what's ahead of me. This thought occurring after I was looking at my university website and noting that tuition costs are (and were) about

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-50244736858835561202009-02-16T22:25:00.005-07:002009-02-16T23:04:53.836-07:00

People should listen to Suze Orman more. Right now I'm watching her 'needs' vs 'wants' session on tv and although her style of talking bugs me a bit (the way she emphasizes things so much), she thinks like I think and I like that. She's kinda boring for me to watch because she's talking about things I already know, but the most interesting part of the show are the questions people ask... it just

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I'm so tired of hearing about the recession and what's being done to 'fix' it. This world is coming to an end. Nostradamus and The Mayans were right... 2012... at the rate of 'brilliant' ideas that people are coming with to turn things around.. I could totally see 2012 as plausible.Why don't we just take the trillian+ dollars and give it to all of the people who are in debt... who overspent and

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-2221556328650938752009-01-24T01:00:00.002-07:002009-01-24T01:01:01.108-07:00

I've found an up-and-coming-not-yet-discovered big artist. Love it. TBA.

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I was thinking today how it's kind of funny that I've always envisioned myself in a career where I would be this ultra-busy-power-player. I don't know the words for it, but responsible for a lot and working with top leadership. Funny how that has come true. Sometimes I think it's insanity how busy I am (and everyone around me thinks so too) and how much is riding on me to complete what I say I'm

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-54269087366626588222009-01-16T00:59:00.002-07:002009-01-16T01:02:31.480-07:00

"Our lives are defined by opportunities -- even the ones we miss."so that was my takeaway from The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons.When asked if I thought that or Slumdog Millionaire was better, I said "by far Slumdog Millionaire"... maybe that's just me though. The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons was okay, just not as great as I thought it was hyped up to be. Kind of like Twilight... haven't

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-34440115555481203902009-01-03T02:09:00.004-07:002009-01-03T02:34:32.130-07:00

So I took this test from a friend's blog.. ha... not sure why I doubted what my results would be considering I've taken this test over the course of several years now (psychology being the focus of my studies) and 9 times out of 10 times I get the same results..INTJ! again....I thought for sure it would be different this time around since the questions on this particular test are kind of black

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Looking back on that last post about absinthe and it made me laugh because I totalllyyy didn't expand on the part of me trying to get to the game (2 hours away), and how "everything that could go wrong did go wrong." Kind of a long story short, but I somehow lost my phone in the process of getting myself into the car.... knew I had to get some food in me because, as I mentioned, I hadn't eaten

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-40257367338579251232008-11-21T00:45:00.005-07:002008-11-21T00:57:54.910-07:00

so here's a random thought... well I guess it's not so random because everytime I go to the gym I think this...... but it's still pretty random. :)I'm convinced that the gym supplies tiny towels inside the locker room to a) motivate people to get in shape ..or worse... b) ostracize those who are out of shape.So what happens is a bunch of overweight people walking around naked because the towels

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Tried it for the first time last night, and also for the last time.It pretty much kicked me on my ass. Due to bad judgment (didn't eat dinner either before going out because time got away from me, whoops) and largely absinthe (I think)... I missed two very important soccer games today and I haven't got over it yet. I was soooo looking forward to playing today, but instead I totally awoke too late

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-26370900118722265902008-10-26T00:21:00.005-07:002008-10-26T00:34:31.898-07:00

looking at random blogs, and I came across this post which I really liked..http://caseyscogitations.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-first-and-probably-last-blog-on.htmlI'm feeling a bit apathetic about this upcoming election... and still not sure who to vote for.. although I took a silly quiz that told me I should vote for McCain... but the above post speaks so well to how I feel in general. It's true

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Turns out my intuition *is* right on (September 7 post).Still feels like I was blindsided, got the wind knocked right out of me, and having a hard time recovering (if I do). Really need to pick up the "armour of God" right now and revel in what it is to be weak and trust God. I can't handle this on my own.No doubt there are some crazy forces working against me right now.... there's not really a

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Can I just say I can't stand this aministration? Surprise surprise. Bunch of fools. Seriously. I see so many flaws in everything, even recent proposals, it's not even funny. I don't even care to discuss it here because it gets me so upset... but I hope people aren't so stupid to think a 'bailout' is going to solve our problems. And it's a perfect interlude to what I have always suspected will

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-36256497895877427912008-09-19T02:33:00.004-07:002008-09-19T02:51:11.257-07:00

Guess I should do an update based upon that last post...... long story short, everything is fine. For now. They rescheduled the meeting, *yet again*, but this time I'm not concerned because I was told what the meeting was going to be about. My annual review. Not a problem. I can handle that. Unfortunately they couldn't be gathering feedback at a worse time since I feel like half of my larger team

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-37640076881098747822008-09-07T21:32:00.007-07:002008-09-07T22:06:04.280-07:00

Man. So I've been feeling a bit ill over the past week and this upcoming week. A 'mystery meeting' that was due to happen for work this last Friday got pushed back to this upcoming Friday. I've tried to figure out what the meeting was about, and a co-worker made a shady dodge to my inquire about it.. making me even more nervous.. and my intuition (which is unfortunately very accurate) tells me to

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-29894212736086992032008-09-03T19:25:00.000-07:002008-09-03T19:26:51.186-07:00

;)Life is funny like that.

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So I'm totally going to call out my friend *Derek* in this post.. I know.. I normally don't call people out directly (and hopefully he won't mind, if he even still reads this)..ha... but I must give credit where credit is due....I am freaking obsessed with Maria Taylor's music. So glad I randomly discovered her at that concert! :)Every time I think I've found my favorite songs by her, I listen to

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-44477241173313979112008-08-19T00:08:00.004-07:002008-08-19T00:13:47.432-07:00

I don't like when people plan on something.. or tell me they're going to do something.. and don't do it.It drives me crazy because if I commit to doing something, I'll freaking do it.This is what I love about my job. This whole philosophy is built into our culture. Everyone makes their own commitments.. and then they better dam* well keep those commitments or get fired. They don't over-commit

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-63483799492032972352008-07-30T01:54:00.010-07:002008-08-01T00:47:14.601-07:00

ha.. that last post is kind of funny. I was so true about how I feel on that matter. Well, I had a little further enlightenment on it all when I had a chance to visit with a good guy friend of mine in Vegas. (He may read this, he may not).Anyway. He made an excellent point that I'm a bit contradicting in what I want.I know this too.I require advance notice, but then keep it very 'indecisive'/

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-58169657243980182582008-07-22T03:16:00.004-07:002008-08-01T00:50:41.818-07:00

Random late-night thought.I like to think of myself as a pretty spontaneous person, but lately I feel very much the opposite of that. Why?... because I end up being a big-time planner and don't like to change those plans unless I'm given a *really* good reason. Why I bring this up now is because I get invited to these weddings and such where people just expect me to show up with one and a half

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-67150625117531592292008-07-06T03:03:00.005-07:002008-07-06T04:01:17.466-07:00

Some of my friends think it would be great if I were on the "Real World" MTV show, because..apparently.. they think I have an interesting/crazy life that would be fun to watch....well.. I wasn't sure I agreed with them, but you know, I do now.My life is so crazy that sometimes I think this is how it is for everyone, but after taking a good look at 'everyone', I think mine might actually be a

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-77710503555400807392008-07-04T01:02:00.005-07:002008-07-04T01:26:27.923-07:00

It's good to have some much needed downtime. Tomorrow and Saturday will not be downtime, unfortunately. Fireworks Friday and some sort of concert that I got invited to on Saturday. Anyway.What to write here.Basically, I decided what my album would be called if I ever got around to trying to make one..... "Looking Through the Keyhole". May be dorky, but I like it. Surprisingly, when I did a search

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-16331608021850810572008-06-28T22:50:00.004-07:002008-06-28T23:44:24.718-07:00

Tonight I made a last minute decision to *not* go out with my friends afterall. Tristan Prettyman's music (mostly music from her older cd) has been growing on me; however, my subscription to napster apparently means nothing because it will still only allow me to download/listen 30 second clips! Fed up with only 30 seconds, and the music not being available on LimeWire (yes, occasionally I

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-74245204585845435742008-06-18T21:52:00.003-07:002008-06-18T22:16:18.754-07:00

I had a very rough day at work today.Unfortunately it's my mother who gets to hear the 'venting' -- or in this case, as upset as I was, crying -- and it's because she gives really amazing advice and can put me at ease when I'm feeling really distraught. I had a little bit of a breakdown today at work, I'll admit. Although it could have been the accumulation of things happening in my life lately (

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-66625279974485199352008-06-10T01:22:00.003-07:002008-06-10T01:29:17.932-07:00

... but you are.Maria Taylor. Awesome. I got to see her live in concert this past weekend due to a good friend's recommendation and a spontaneous decision to go. :)Go figure I had already downloaded a little bit of her music before ("Replay" and "Speak Easy")--I didn't immediately recognize her name when I randomly decided to go see her concert--it was "A Good Start" that really caught my

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-13310464536758519872008-06-05T00:45:00.006-07:002008-06-05T01:03:01.174-07:00

Someone else's post actually reminded me that I need to do an update of my *own* in this journal.. regarding my 'stuff white people like' post.Long story short (and rather than responding to the several emails I got after my previous post discussing that site) .. I have come to 'see the light' of the point behind that site. I think I was in a really anal mood when I wrote that post. While I am

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-21507016182420014982008-05-19T23:56:00.002-07:002008-05-20T00:01:06.317-07:00

I've probably said it here before... but this song just rocks.Motivational and keeps my attitude in check.

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Poker tournament was moved to this Friday. It was kind of intimidating because, of course, I was the only girl there out of 15 people. One girl did arrive later and bought in, but she was quickly knocked out of the game. I came in 6th. I.E. lousy game for me. I think I will become a regular at these games... they're fun. I enjoy being a girl (haha, thankfully), but guys are a lot of fun. I kind

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-63925614227996194682008-05-14T19:36:00.001-07:002008-05-14T19:38:03.997-07:00

is annoying.

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because I sure didn't find this site funny or even a little bit intelligent.... probably because I'm white.I don't know. I like to think I have a good sense of humor, and I'm trying my dam*dest to figure out what I don't like about the site....1) Because it's true?2) Because it's completely false?3) Because it's so narrow-minded?4) Because I live in a "melting pot" country (or rather, how I like

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-28518764847162202132008-05-09T02:10:00.002-07:002008-05-09T02:26:40.099-07:00

Man what a bummer night.Guess it was ok actually.. it just didn't go my way.. but *tomorrow*.. tomorrow will be a different story. ;)I've been dying for a good 'ol fashioned poker tournament (where a decent amount of buy-in is required among friends)..... and in this case.. my brother in law's brother (which I guess also makes him my brother in law?).. invited me to a Texas Hold 'Em tournament

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-25038646604774189022008-05-01T00:14:00.003-07:002008-05-01T00:19:47.042-07:00

I don't watch SNL a lot anymore because I just feel like it's gone downhill over the years...with the exception of this one clip that I randomly saw on television the other weekend....Indoor Gardening Tips From A Man Who's Very Scared of PlantsAs my roomie would say, although not about this -- "it cracks my sh*t up" (ahhaha I had to pause a moment and then laugh at her one day when she randomly

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-5098477983389904882008-04-23T01:16:00.001-07:002008-04-23T01:18:08.637-07:00

Apparently my flavor is Chic Kiwi..."Known for your discriminating good taste, you're often seen as a connoisseur of the good life. You enjoy trying new things, often setting trends for others who are charmed by your creativity and style. We wouldn't be surprised to see your friends and colleagues taking your cue on the latest looks, and your imaginative outlook makes you an inspiration to be

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-57506352978961754512008-04-17T21:56:00.002-07:002008-04-17T22:07:44.714-07:00

if you're not ready to step up to the plate, get out of the balls-game....haha. I'm so lame. And I'm totally going to regret posting this (tonight having been one Advil + two glasses of wine--never a good mix).... but I think that's my new philosophy with guys. Something I've realized over time: guys have to be really direct with me or they'll never get anywhere. That's just how it is. I've

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-3665097130870940622008-04-15T18:27:00.002-07:002008-04-15T18:31:14.076-07:00

The Weepies have a new CD coming out (22nd I believe..).. Hideaway...And it's a great one.I love bands that prove they're more than a 1-album wonder.

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-21684972311557013672008-04-01T01:50:00.006-07:002008-04-01T01:59:18.193-07:00

Another thing I love? Discovering past-old-music-projects by new artists I have discovered and enjoy. Just when I think I know all that they have out there.. I fall upon a little gem (such as under a different name.. band..). Recently discovered Imogen Heap this past year. Guess I was kinda late in getting on the Imogen-Heap bandwagon 'cause it seems she was well-discovered before I *too*

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-62453064062413152892008-03-20T01:13:00.004-07:002008-03-20T02:00:24.073-07:00

Heck Yes.The Hush Sound came out with their new album two days ago.... *finally*!Goodbye BluesHaven't even listened through it all yet, but it already rocks... as-expected. :)They're definitely a band that grew on me more and more with each listen.... totally a funky/upbeat style. Plus, their lyrics freaking rock with their unique sound.

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-9561715543145058432008-03-10T23:56:00.012-07:002008-03-11T00:32:18.049-07:00

Deciding to post a disjointed letter that I first wrote to my mom and then later decided to forward it on to several extended members of my family who might appreciate it... albeit *very* disjointed, 'fanatical', and rushed writing on my part. I think I was definitely in a frenzied mood due to the study today revealing *pharmaceutical* products in our own freaking drinking water... and then

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-3325594239334695452008-03-10T00:06:00.005-07:002008-03-10T00:47:21.496-07:00

This has been a pretty profound weekend for me. I went to a film festival, volunteered to work a couple of sessions (which I would like to do again in the future), and really saw some moving films. I hope I was 'moved' enough to really take *action*. All too often I'll have this new-found inspiration, feeling like I really want to *do* something because of this 'englightenment', only for it to

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-80694422180817388222008-03-05T01:45:00.006-07:002008-03-05T02:25:22.738-07:00

Good for Hillary. Glad she's back on track, although still on thin ice. This definitely is not good for the democratic party, prolonging who will be on the ticket while McCain has all the time in the world to prepare a presidential campaign...... I heard something echoed on CNN tonight that I've always thought (and one of the primary reasons I want Hillary on the ticket): If Obama is elected to

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-69964179718214799772008-03-04T02:15:00.005-07:002008-03-04T02:37:11.778-07:00

I'm reading this book that corporate provided at my request, "The Future of Management" by Gary Hamel where my company is highlighted in a chapter. And then Google follows in a separate chapter. I like how the book gives a good comparison of the companies. I also like how the author recognizes that Google is still a very young company with much to prove in their ability to sustain the type of

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-52573096321298117632008-03-03T01:41:00.006-07:002008-03-03T02:29:54.577-07:00

School is back on the mind.Leaning toward an MBA (emphasis on International Business). Maybe I should go check out the Thunderbird campus sometime when I'm back down in Phx (next weekend). I still feel it's too premature for me to be thinking about grad school right now because I need to put in a good solid 3-4 more years of work (at least) to be considered to the top schools *and* figure out

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-32861841762060535252008-02-21T02:04:00.007-07:002008-02-21T02:21:47.974-07:00

Not gonna lie.. I haven't wanted to preach too much about who I want as a candidate on either side, but I'm just gonna say now that I'm not gonna be happy with an Obama nomination....... apparently everyone likes a lofty 30,000-foot platform (plan for change)... and to be honest, I have yet to understand all the hype around Obama... and this is after having actually *researched* the different

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-35042654673826355962008-02-17T02:17:00.008-07:002008-02-17T02:29:29.035-07:00

Quotes (only the introduction :P) of a book I randomly picked up today by Gregg Levoy, entitled Callings. You'd think I'd have got enough of this stuff going to the college that I did, where they're alllllll about the keyword "calling" and finding it..... but guess I didn't... I always feel like I can improve on my intuition or listening to that 'higher voice', and following a "calling" is not

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-70370710539913992042008-02-15T01:14:00.008-07:002008-02-15T02:38:45.309-07:00

wow... I am really psyched... haha. I get really ridiculously excited when I discover a new artist I just *know* I can fall in love with immediately (kind of how I discovered Sara Bareilles). Well.. in my ongoing effort to always find new and great music that moves me.. like *really* moves me (because I would say there are a lot of good songs/musicians out there, but not so many who can *move* me

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-31085078380566389192008-02-06T23:21:00.001-07:002008-02-06T23:45:19.952-07:00

Couldn't have had a better birthday today (yesterday, already?) thanks to everyone who made it *great*! My birthday always reminds me of the awesome people in my life, and I'm really just always so thankful to have such good friends and family. I took a day off work to go snowboarding with my sister and it was *fabulous* since it just snowed *tons* two days ago and it was all fresh powder on the

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-53085812658958788402008-02-05T02:15:00.000-07:002008-02-05T02:46:00.429-07:00

nice how this article comes out one day...followed by this article the next.Maybe the New York Times is biased in its audience... but I don't think so.. considering I originally saw these two articles (different content but same idea) in the Arizona Republic.Anyway. Yeah. Like I had a hunch before... record profits for oil companies (11.7 BILLION net profit)... and "the first decline in the

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-16533310184878195682008-01-31T03:24:00.000-07:002008-01-31T03:42:11.531-07:00

ahha. nice. I just came across a song I heard on the radio (which I don't listen to nearly as much as I used to) and I heard *this* song come on..and I kept thinking to myself when the song was on how I had to remember a few lines of the lyrics because I wanted to look into who sang it.... and then I arrived home and forgot to look into who sang the song.So I was researching one of my

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-4330061416452861552008-01-29T00:56:00.000-07:002008-01-29T01:00:13.678-07:00

Making some changes in life.... and I'm pretty excited about it.Feels like I'm just waking up.

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I still want to work for Google (although I still have concerns), but I'm still really happy with where I'm at... for now. haha. I just know Google would be a great fit for me. A techie-nerdy atmosphere--I love talking/working with those type of people because I can relate to them--they are very interesting, smart, quirky, funny, and often brilliant... so maybe I'm not brilliant.. but I'd say I

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-29784375043037561362008-01-24T22:48:00.001-07:002008-01-25T00:05:02.076-07:00

I got a message from headquarters today, in fact everyone got a call, congratulating us for being rated among "the top companies to work for in the United States" -- apparently we are one of three companies to have been included on this list since it was first started by Fortune magazine in 1984. I think it's funny that Google is rated number one lately, well, for the past two years. Sure they

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-7035767788920831582008-01-23T02:06:00.000-07:002008-01-23T02:24:32.132-07:00

yeah I wasn't gonna write about this, but what the heck.... why not write a quick blurb.. even though I truly am apathetic about everything right now..... these so-called "storm clouds" on the horizon that President Bush forecasts with the economy.... really it's just infuriating to me... it was so obvious so long ago.... and even back to the election four years ago when we were *already* so

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-80045407114636977002008-01-21T00:08:00.001-07:002008-01-21T01:29:18.197-07:00

Tonight was pretty amusing and ever so slightly awkward (I believe not awkward on my part, but who knows..). Ohhh just a run-in with my first "boyfriend" (e*) in 5th-6th grade. I recall being on/off several times with him in the 6TH GRADE..how silly..but we were *nothing* of what I would consider a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship to be now-a-days. Makes me laugh thinking back on it. How cute.

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-21282953575866701582008-01-12T20:56:00.000-07:002008-01-12T22:24:35.462-07:00

little update here I suppose... the good news is that I have to give credit to a guy who decided to be upfront with me tonight. Everything went exactly how I expected with one slight exception: nice dinner, I tried to pay my portion and he wouldn't let me (as any guy who decides to take my Saturday evening--instead of lunch--honestly should do..), and instead of just goodbye and goodnight (what I

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-32887969975643312952008-01-12T17:19:00.000-07:002008-01-12T17:48:13.552-07:00

so I'm trying to take the good advice of a friend by letting a guy "just pull up a chair" at.. oh.. just the best restaurant in town? I didn't realize it was "the best restaurant in town" (because I've never been there and apparently it's a new place) until I told my mom where I was going. Just super. So I thought this was a chill thing.. with a friend.. and now I know it's not. Now I'm freaking

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-65902469827107659902008-01-07T00:13:00.001-07:002008-01-07T00:24:19.602-07:00

I thought this was kind of funny/odd, considering I just did a personality test (that I posted here) where I was "blue"... but suppoooosedly my "aura" is yellow.Personally I thought it was a bunch of bullcrap when I was visiting with some good friends and we went on this group tour (looking for "ghosts" in San Antonio.. yeah it was pretty silly).. but the "ghosthunter" tourguide had these glasses

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-44831960817032792172008-01-04T17:36:00.000-07:002008-01-04T17:38:45.521-07:00

You've got the looks (well, for an older man), religion, smooth talkin', and money... and you so might win it.Yeah my attitude sucks about this election. Oh well. It's a mess anyway.but really.. can't say I didn't call the Huckabee ticket..

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-76106305481124794372007-12-24T19:10:00.001-07:002007-12-24T19:29:40.989-07:00

oh don't you just love when the shit hits the ceiling at the worst times (really, where did that whole "shit hits the ceiling" phrase come from?.. I'd like to know). anyway. yeah. Had a nice little visit to the ER last night. Never been to the ER.. so I was crying and frightened to say the least... it's a surreal experience being wheeled down the hallways laying on the bed they have you in (just

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-70865399926414318252007-12-19T02:36:00.000-07:002007-12-19T02:39:43.226-07:00

James Blunt - Same Mistakealways loved this song when I heard it in passing, but never really took the time to look into it until tonight... really a beatiful and great song.Wasn't sure I'd like the overall artist either, but the more I listen the more I enjoy... great music with some real depth. Almost like a genuine 'oldies' voice with still his own spin. Kinda has his own classic sound that

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-10287239122462781762007-12-17T01:28:00.001-07:002007-12-17T01:28:51.554-07:00

BlueThe core motivation that drives you through life is "Intimacy". It is important to note that this does not mean sexual intimacy. BLUES need connection - the sharing of rich, deep emotions that bind people together. As a BLUE, you will often sacrifice a great deal of time, effort, and/or personal convenience to develop and maintain meaningful relationships throughout your life.BLUES seek

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-74700963517907552352007-12-13T02:27:00.000-07:002007-12-13T02:56:58.302-07:00

Here I am, writing. Today has just been so great and everything just seems to be shining bright all around me. I love feeling positive and upbeat and on a mission. Not exactly what that mission is, but I'm on one.. haha ("ook".. :P) yeah I know that might not make sense.. but that's how it feels these days. I'm on a mission to take on this life and embrace all that there is to offer. I feel like

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-7178770583670376802007-12-11T01:15:00.000-07:002007-12-11T01:54:16.572-07:00

So a friend/fellow blogger and faithful reader of my blog here, apparently :P (which I do actually appreciate!) sent me this message the other day which I really liked because it leads right into something I've been wanting to follow-up on, but didn't really see the point at the same time because truthfully the *purpose* of this blog isn't to try to reach people (even though it's nice if I do),

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-54018759197155778662007-12-07T17:52:00.000-07:002007-12-07T18:01:54.271-07:00

How much do I love that Mike Huckabee has suddenly got this huge recognition in the race for president on the Repulican side? A lot. I called it when Huckabee first announced he was running and I heard an interview with him on "Hardball". I was very impressed, and especially with how genuine he sounded.. especially voicing his opinion on controversial issues. I feared he would never get the

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-76196492126760289802007-12-02T19:35:00.000-07:002007-12-02T20:24:30.045-07:00

Seriously, I just love my job. It only seems to get better and better. Every day is different, and I'm given increasingly more complicated/challenging "commitments". I put that in quotations because really nothing is assigned with this company, but individuals are presented with opportunities that others think would be a good project for them, and the individual gets to decide if they will commit

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-17161938832723405162007-11-27T22:47:00.000-07:002007-11-27T22:50:26.281-07:00

Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians - CircleHeard it on the radio yesterday for the first time.. good song.

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-30714232205801117572007-11-13T23:45:00.000-07:002007-11-13T23:46:14.138-07:00

Dar Willians - The Beauty of the Rainmy favorite song of the day. I think it's just beautiful.

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-43712601825334218472007-11-13T02:20:00.000-07:002007-11-13T02:33:05.536-07:00

My New Years resolution (yes I'm already thinking about it) is to learn the choreography in J-Lo's new music video, Do It Well, from scenes 1 min to about 1:15 (and other related choreography). The rest of the video is kind of raunchy and weird.. but the basic choreography just kinda rocks to me.Hahaha.. can you imagine.. just busting some moves like that in a club?.. yeah right.. there would

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-28127322347479875182007-10-26T00:59:00.000-07:002007-10-26T01:06:03.687-07:00

not sure how A Fine Frenzy slipped through the cracks on my music radar for great new artists. :PI am really enjoying their music, and it's definitely growing on me.. great overall album... and of course the piano base in their music, with good lyrics, is super-appealing to me.

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-75238588333592582382007-10-24T00:30:00.000-07:002007-10-24T00:51:49.681-07:00

so I'm watching some late-night Oprah show that's randomly on right now.. about careers.. think I'm kinda meant to see it because this one girl is in the exact field of work that I'm doing now... a field I *never* would have thought about doing, but it's working out great and really giving me some better ideas of what I might like to do in the *future* (movin' on up..) and I liked a question

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-75580007338468526772007-10-18T00:40:00.000-07:002007-10-23T23:51:45.990-07:00

so my job.. officially... after 4...5 weeks?... has hit a new stressful peak. Apparently it was my one month anniversary w/ the job on the 10th and I didn't even notice because time is flying by so quickly -- a good thing. Funny because in my last full-time job I was literally counting the days to see how long I could last, and after 9 months I could take no more. This job has definitely hit a

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-61314345799708585772007-10-09T23:58:00.000-07:002007-10-10T00:06:16.998-07:00

looks like spill canvas just came out with their new CD (*finally*) as well. Have been anticipating this one right up there with Vanessa Carlton's new release. This band can really rock it and I've been to their concert twice to know they really rock it *live* too. I have a lot of CD-listening to do tonight, and on a night when I desperately need to go to bed early.. ohhh well.. too excited to

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-68612261678099458972007-10-09T00:19:00.000-07:002007-10-09T00:41:53.476-07:00

so freaking excited.. Vanessa Carlton's new CD... FINALLY RELEASED TODAY!Previewing it on napster and I'm not a bit disappointed.. I feel like it's a CD that can definitely grow on me (actually I think I already love it). So excited to receive my *signed* copy of her new CD in the mail!!! I forgot that her CD was actually released today (8th) because I had already pre-ordered it the other day,

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-32351585258660793272007-09-22T00:30:00.000-07:002007-09-22T00:52:10.754-07:00

so I took this crazy long test that one of my roommates showed me (found it on some dating site?).. and it's funny how thorough/accurate it is about what I'm looking for in a guy. If anyone wants to date me, now I feel like I should just redirect them to my test result here and see if our values are at all compatible. haha. (kidding) :P I love the "bottom lines".. I feel like I'm always

Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995469.post-88068985905603975692007-09-10T23:10:00.000-07:002007-09-10T23:19:20.617-07:00

"You make me laugh, I'm glad you're our roommate, really." - A text one of my roomies just sent me.Awww. I just have the best roommates ever. I really don't think I could have fallen upon much better roomies.. we just get each other.. enjoy the same things.. love trash talking to the tv (being dumb)... haha.. just so much fun.. and we crack each other up.Good times. :)I'm so happy right now.Just

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