Some friends on Facebook keep posting some "challenge" in which they share the ten books that have stayed with them long after reading them. After sharing their list, they are then suppose to tag ten friends who are suppose to do the same. I had three different friends share their lists tonight. For some reason, despite everyone knowing about my love of books and reading, I have yet to be asked to do this is (Not surprising really...I talk about books to much as it is, why invite me to do more?). At least this time around. I think I participated in the same "challenge" a year or so ago. I don't remember how I answered then and I'm not going to take the time to go back and look, but after reading several lists tonight, I feel compelled to make my own new list. So here it is...
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
One is the Loneliest Number
Or not....
In our current society, many people are afraid of their own company. This phenomenon is particularly present in the female half of the population, I believe. We are constantly surrounding ourselves with friends, family, and/or lovers. Could it be a long history of being thought of as "lesser" by the Y chromosome half of our fellow homo sapiens? Could it be just a built in desire to make people happy and if there are no people around we can't make them happy? Or could it just be that women are super insecure and need others around to feel good about themselves? Whatever the reason, I call bullshit.
In our current society, many people are afraid of their own company. This phenomenon is particularly present in the female half of the population, I believe. We are constantly surrounding ourselves with friends, family, and/or lovers. Could it be a long history of being thought of as "lesser" by the Y chromosome half of our fellow homo sapiens? Could it be just a built in desire to make people happy and if there are no people around we can't make them happy? Or could it just be that women are super insecure and need others around to feel good about themselves? Whatever the reason, I call bullshit.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Snobs R Us
DISCLAIMER: People will get offended by this blog. People will think I'm talking about them (I am). People will call me a hypocrite (I am). I am going to get into a subject that a lot of people don't want to hear about or read about or otherwise acknowledge in any way. But what I have to say, well, it needs to be said people! I just does. So enter at your own risk. And please feel free to be a comments troll....if any blog entry deserves trolls, it's this one.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Ten Albums: The Music That Stuck With Me
I was given an interesting challenge on Facebook awhile back that I am just now getting around to completing. I was asked to name 10 albums that stayed with me for some reason. They didn't have to be great albums, or even life-changing albums, but just albums that have stuck with you for some, maybe unknown, reason.
Monday, February 24, 2014
The One Adventure I Never Take
People have been asking a lot lately about my change in lifestyle. It has been noticed that when once I used to say "No" and now I say "Yes." It has been noticed that while I used to spend all my free time at home, now I am rarely there. It used to be if I was rarely home it was because I didn't want to deal with the people living with me. Now I'm rarely home because I always have plans. And if I don't have plans, I still find something to enjoy outside of the house. It is much easier to talk me into going out to dinner or for a drink. I have started going to the theater and parties. Even if I am spending time alone, it is often in the company of strangers at my favorite restaurant/bar. Believe me, I still enjoy my own company or the company of a good book whenever I get the chance. I just enjoy those things in a crowded space. I don't require a friend to go with me to dinner. I don't require another person sitting next to me to enjoy a movie or concert or theater event. Yes, I even go to sporting events by myself from time to time. But I find I am doing most of those things in the company of other people more often than not and my friends are liking the change...I think. I'm noticing other changes within myself as well. Where once I used to sit and listen when in a group, I now participate in conversation. Where I was once afraid to make a fool of myself, I'm now more open to looking silly and even enjoy being the center of attention occasionally. But (isn't there always a "but"?) there is one thing that hasn't changed. One adventure I haven't embarked on. One activity that still eludes me. Dun, dun, DUN!!! Dating.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
2014 Goals: or The Things I'll Fail At This Year
Twelve days into 2014 and I'm just now sitting down to think about this years goals and plans. I've updated my Google calendar with things I'm either going to or would like to go to...and boy, if I get my way, the first half of the year is going to be BUSY! I hope I get my way. If I do, life will take me from Michigan to Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington. Some of those places maybe even more than once. Good thing I like road trips and sleeping in cars... :) So here it is, my goals and plans for 2014:
A letter of thanks
Dear 2013,
Oh 2013, I'll remember you with great fondness. You were, without a doubt, a fabulous year. I will always look back on you and smile. I'm sure there were some times that were less great than others, but in all honesty, I don't remember any of them. I'm sure I was less than happy at work sometimes (who isn't?) or just sad for reasons unknown (I'm a girl, that's expected) but if the worst that I can remember is a bill for rental car repairs or having to fix my furnace twice in 10 days, that's a good year. But there are three things above all that will make me look back at you and be forever grateful. Three things that made 2013 one of the best, most fun years ever for me.
First off, music. 2013, you filled my life with music. Over the course of the year, you gave me opportunity to see around 20 live performances. Some by musicians I have long loved, some by musicians I'd never heard of, several that rocked my soul at its core. Thank you for the opportunity to see Grace Potter not once, but twice. Thank you for the pure country fun that was Kip Moore, Drake White and Bret Eldredge. Thank you for introducing me to the music of The Lone Bellow and allowing me the opportunity to spend a few minutes getting to know them and love them not just as great musicians, but as amazing people with fantastic stories. And thank you most of all for giving me the courage to not be afraid to experience some of these fabulous shows on my own.
Next, 2013, I want to thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world that is SpeakEZ Lounge. You didn't know at the time I needed that place (neither did I for that matter), but it turned out to be true none the less. Through SpeakEZ, I have learned to embrace my inner extrovert. I have learned to embrace the new, to be less fearful, to be more willing to speak my mind. I've enjoyed great local music. I've met some amazing people in the staff and other regulars. And most of all, I've found my Cheers...though I'm sure they don't all know my name. But the important ones do. Maybe SpeakEZ doesn't consider me a friend, but I definitely consider it a friend.
And lastly 2013, I want to thank you for allowing old friends to reenter my life and in turn allowing me to make new friends. The return of Book Store Guy to my life opened a whole new world to me. A world of fun, silliness and long road trips. BS Guy came as a package deal upon reentry and I'm so glad he did. Without Lisa, our little family would be incomplete. The many adventures you've allowed us to have the last 6 months have been some of the best times of my life. From experiencing my first ComicCon and Renaissance Faire to regular game nights and road trips, my life has been way more fun because of you guys.
There are a lot of other things I am grateful for, 2013, but those three have changed me as a person, made me a better person, made me a more fun version of myself. And I will be forever thankful to you for that.
With lots of love, I wish you a fond farewell.
Carrie
Oh 2013, I'll remember you with great fondness. You were, without a doubt, a fabulous year. I will always look back on you and smile. I'm sure there were some times that were less great than others, but in all honesty, I don't remember any of them. I'm sure I was less than happy at work sometimes (who isn't?) or just sad for reasons unknown (I'm a girl, that's expected) but if the worst that I can remember is a bill for rental car repairs or having to fix my furnace twice in 10 days, that's a good year. But there are three things above all that will make me look back at you and be forever grateful. Three things that made 2013 one of the best, most fun years ever for me.
First off, music. 2013, you filled my life with music. Over the course of the year, you gave me opportunity to see around 20 live performances. Some by musicians I have long loved, some by musicians I'd never heard of, several that rocked my soul at its core. Thank you for the opportunity to see Grace Potter not once, but twice. Thank you for the pure country fun that was Kip Moore, Drake White and Bret Eldredge. Thank you for introducing me to the music of The Lone Bellow and allowing me the opportunity to spend a few minutes getting to know them and love them not just as great musicians, but as amazing people with fantastic stories. And thank you most of all for giving me the courage to not be afraid to experience some of these fabulous shows on my own.
Next, 2013, I want to thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world that is SpeakEZ Lounge. You didn't know at the time I needed that place (neither did I for that matter), but it turned out to be true none the less. Through SpeakEZ, I have learned to embrace my inner extrovert. I have learned to embrace the new, to be less fearful, to be more willing to speak my mind. I've enjoyed great local music. I've met some amazing people in the staff and other regulars. And most of all, I've found my Cheers...though I'm sure they don't all know my name. But the important ones do. Maybe SpeakEZ doesn't consider me a friend, but I definitely consider it a friend.
And lastly 2013, I want to thank you for allowing old friends to reenter my life and in turn allowing me to make new friends. The return of Book Store Guy to my life opened a whole new world to me. A world of fun, silliness and long road trips. BS Guy came as a package deal upon reentry and I'm so glad he did. Without Lisa, our little family would be incomplete. The many adventures you've allowed us to have the last 6 months have been some of the best times of my life. From experiencing my first ComicCon and Renaissance Faire to regular game nights and road trips, my life has been way more fun because of you guys.
There are a lot of other things I am grateful for, 2013, but those three have changed me as a person, made me a better person, made me a more fun version of myself. And I will be forever thankful to you for that.
With lots of love, I wish you a fond farewell.
Carrie
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