Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Princess and the Pea
You all remember the story of the Princess and the Pea? How the Princess could not sleep because there was that little pea under all those mattresses. Well for her she was kept awake because she was delicate of nature. Well in some way I feel like the Princess. I cannot sleep but instead of bruised skin I have a bruised mind. I am kept awake but the clutter of thoughts in my head. My main focus right now is my home. I am so worried that one day I will wake up and be in the same situation as so many others. So many are losing their homes due to bad advice and even worse, banks who loan more than they should and then do nothing to help them out when they need it most. What if this happens to me? I am not someone who has cash stashed in accounts for a rainy day. So what happens when taxes increase and payments increase and the cost of your home drops like the Dow? I hope I don't find out but I feel for those that are in this sutuation now. So I continue to worry, as I normally do, but pray everyday I can stay where I am and continue to make it my home.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Memories
I have a terrible memory. You can tell me something and 20 minutes later I will forget it. I never used to be like this. It must have to do with aging. I mean, I am in my mid thrities now!
Why am I telling you this?
For two reasons. One: I am writing this blog to help me remember events and adventures that I have had. Two: I have reconnected with friends from elementary, middle and high school and remember very little from way back in the day. Someone will mention an event and they remember all the little details and I think to myself: "was I even there?". Which I must have been since they have told me about it.
One such instance is when I was in sixth grade we did a musical about "A man's dream to fly". What I do remember is that many of my classmates had soloist parts or narrative parts. Me, I think I was part of the choir. Nothing exciting believe me, there had to have been about 200 of us in the 5th and 6th grade class. I was tucked neatly in the back row so even my parents have little memory of their child in such an amazing stage show. All my friends are discussing their parts and someone mentioned they were part of the dance troop that did the Lindy Hop. Hmmmm, that sounds familiar. Then it was mentioned that I was part of that same dance troop. Ah, yes, now I remember...the iron on decal on my while tshirt with the blue sleeves, the powder blue hat with the stapled on white wings. I am sure that as a dance troop we were very attactive. But again, I was in the back. So after mentioning this to my mom she found pictures. (Now cameras back them were 35mm or instimatic so picture quality is lacking.) Every picture has me tucked away in the back. No wonder I barely remember this exciting event.
With all these new memories popping into my head here and there, I thought I would write about them every so often. I hope that you find them funny and warm. I hope they also bring back fun and wonderful memories of your own. Keep reading, you never know what I might write about next!
Why am I telling you this?
For two reasons. One: I am writing this blog to help me remember events and adventures that I have had. Two: I have reconnected with friends from elementary, middle and high school and remember very little from way back in the day. Someone will mention an event and they remember all the little details and I think to myself: "was I even there?". Which I must have been since they have told me about it.
One such instance is when I was in sixth grade we did a musical about "A man's dream to fly". What I do remember is that many of my classmates had soloist parts or narrative parts. Me, I think I was part of the choir. Nothing exciting believe me, there had to have been about 200 of us in the 5th and 6th grade class. I was tucked neatly in the back row so even my parents have little memory of their child in such an amazing stage show. All my friends are discussing their parts and someone mentioned they were part of the dance troop that did the Lindy Hop. Hmmmm, that sounds familiar. Then it was mentioned that I was part of that same dance troop. Ah, yes, now I remember...the iron on decal on my while tshirt with the blue sleeves, the powder blue hat with the stapled on white wings. I am sure that as a dance troop we were very attactive. But again, I was in the back. So after mentioning this to my mom she found pictures. (Now cameras back them were 35mm or instimatic so picture quality is lacking.) Every picture has me tucked away in the back. No wonder I barely remember this exciting event.
With all these new memories popping into my head here and there, I thought I would write about them every so often. I hope that you find them funny and warm. I hope they also bring back fun and wonderful memories of your own. Keep reading, you never know what I might write about next!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Pretty in Plaid
Jen Lancaster's new book, Pretty in Plaid is out now. I highly recommend that you get it. She is one of the funniest authors out there. Also check out her three other great books: Bitter is the New Black, Bright Lights Big Ass, and Such a Pretty Fat. You won't be disappointed.
Welcome
So, I have had this blog for a while and have not yet written anything. I think that it is time to start.
I am someone who has great dreams but does not always know how to make them happen. So today I took two large steps forward.
One: I am writing this blog. Writing is something I have wanted to do for sometime but have never taken the time to do so. I have a lot of adventures that need to be shared with the world.
Two: I have applied to one of the state schools to start a PhD program in English. My entire educational background is Business and really nothing else. I have always wanted to pursue a degree in English and this program will let me do that. I am excited! I need some new direction in my life. I feel that the past two years have just been motion and no desire or direction.
So, this is the start of a new adventure to compliment all the old ones. I think it appropriate that my blog be called Adventures in LA (LA is my initials and have always been important to me).
So I hope you enjoy what I have to say and continue to follow me on this path. And one day maybe you will read my book if I am so lucky!
I am someone who has great dreams but does not always know how to make them happen. So today I took two large steps forward.
One: I am writing this blog. Writing is something I have wanted to do for sometime but have never taken the time to do so. I have a lot of adventures that need to be shared with the world.
Two: I have applied to one of the state schools to start a PhD program in English. My entire educational background is Business and really nothing else. I have always wanted to pursue a degree in English and this program will let me do that. I am excited! I need some new direction in my life. I feel that the past two years have just been motion and no desire or direction.
So, this is the start of a new adventure to compliment all the old ones. I think it appropriate that my blog be called Adventures in LA (LA is my initials and have always been important to me).
So I hope you enjoy what I have to say and continue to follow me on this path. And one day maybe you will read my book if I am so lucky!
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