Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A good line to live by

"Not because we may not grow old together, but because we may not grow old at all."

Monday, November 23, 2009

Do things that make you happy

So there is a woman that lives across the street from my parents in her 60s. She's lived there since I was probably 10-years-old and has become a good family friend. She's hilarious, blunt and extremely thoughtful. She'll come over to my parents house at least once a week to have their ritual of drinking Baileys and sharing stories about gossip in the neighborhood and family happenings. I love when she comes over when I'm home visiting because I know it will be a few good hours of stories and laughs. My favorite was last Christmas Eve when she came over and told us about how she drove past Casey Anthony's parents home and all that she saw (she was obsessed with the case, much like me!).

She's got 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren and she's divorced. She's really my parents' only friend - they don't get out much.

She's had a lot of health problems over the past few years and after many, many, many tests, doctors have continued to tell her that it's just her emphysema and something she has to live with.

Last week she went to the hospital for a scan on her daughter's request because she had been very short of breath. They found a fist-sized tumor in her lung, under her heart. After further scans they found it was wrapped around areas of her heart, in her bones and all throughout her body. They've given her two to four months if the chemo doesn't shrink it. Nine to 12 if it does shrink.

A complete shock. I'm in disbelief how this is just now being seen, and that they are potentially only giving her two months to live. I can't imagine having to know that this would be my last Thanksgiving or Christmas, or know it's my mom or dad's last and still go on celebrating. It will be heartbreaking for me to see her this Christmas and have to know that it could be the last time I see her at all.

When my mom updated me yesterday on the prognosis, I decided to put up my Christmas tree. I was going to wait until next weekend because it's 'not time' to put it up yet since it's before Thanksgiving. But who cares, I wanted it up. It makes me happy. If someone told me I had two months to live, I would regret having had waited a week longer to not be able to enjoy my Christmas tree for the last time.

Push the limit. Are you with it? Baby, don't be afraid.

I didn't watch last season of American Idol, except for a few episodes. The few times I saw Adam Lambert perform I wanted to cut my ears off. He needs to be on Broadway performing, not in concert.

So last night the American Music Awards were on. I kept hearing all this hype about Adam Lambert's big performance coming up and they saved it for the finale of the show. I wondered how it'd be so great because he's just some American Idol alum. Aren't they always safe?

Ummm. . . COR-RECT-SHUN. Apparently not all American Idol alum are safe. Apparently some really do have a wild side and know how to step outside of the box. And apparently it's the fagulous ones.

GLAMbert shocked me. He wowed me. He enticed me. I still think his singing is horrible, but his performance was awesome. I absolutely love when it's not only about the singing, but it's also about the performance. Whether it's to prove a point or to shock people or to show you what the true meaning of the song is, I think it shows how much a singer cares about what they are doing when there is an actual SHOW being put on.

I thought it was hilarious and amazing at the same time that on NATIONAL TELEVISION Adam Lambert did the things he did. Yes, it was not family friendly, but ABC should have previewed it first to be sure there wouldn't be a problem.

I love performances that are over-the-top, shocking and exciting. That's the whole point of the entertainment industry, right? I agree it was daring and vulgar, but I also think it was brilliant.

Sunday boots

So yesterday I met my Pearl girl at the mall, with absolutely no intent to actually shop. But as we were on our way out of the mall, we walked past Buckle. Right in the entrance of the store was a display of boots and my eyes fixed onto one pair. I never planned on owning boots, I don't see the real point of having them in Florida. Heels are more of my thing anyway. But these boots were glorious. They were tan suede ankle boots with a knot tie on the side. The salesman spotted me from across the store and ran over to tell me how fabulous I would look in these boots (well, duh). He was also gay which made the whole experience even better.

$59.99. Seriously? Okay, I'll just try them on. . . Miraculously the display was my size - that NEVER happens. It was like it was completely meant to be.

They were fantastic. Then, salesman informs me that they convert into actual boots, you untie the knot, they roll up and then tie on the side at the top as well. WHAAAT. That's like 2 pairs of shoes in one. For $60. Just please stop.

I gave in. I didn't mean to, it just happend so quickly. But we'll be very happy together, me and my boots.


I assure you they are much cuter in person, especially the knot.

You know me so well


An old colleague of mine, somewhat of a life mentor rather than a work mentor these days, sent me this and I must say she knows me oh-so-well.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

There's an app for that

So I did it. I gave in. I got.. dun dun dun.. the iPhone.

It was a tough choice between that and the Blackberry and for budgeting purposes I chose the iPhone. I was using a Blackberry for a couple of months because my other phone broke and ICE so graciously offered me her old BB to borrow. It was great. I miss the Blackberry Messaging. But I must say, I don't know how I lived without an iPhone before.

That's a ridiculous thought, but it really is the have all/be all of phones. Other than my glitches with picture texting - Roomie and I are having picture texting seperation anxiety. Everyday we'd find something new to picture text to each other and now I'm lost without her constant photos of new outfits, her kitty, and more.

Other than that though, I do love my iPhone! It's such a fun little toy.