January 2009
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My mother taught me manners.
On my long commute home today (typically an hour and ten minutes), I was stopped at a red light on Sunset Blvd, five minutes away from my apartment. I was checking my phone for the text message I just received, and suddenly I hear a knock on my driver’s window. Startled, I look and find myself staring at a half-eaten salami and cheese sandwich being offered to me by a homeless man. Rather...
I have a problem....
and it’s called being a hypochondriac. Moments ago, I started getting a pulsating feeling on the right side of my neck, so what do I do???? Look up symptoms of passing a blood clot through your neck.
I have a problem.
“In space, astronauts cannot cry properly, because there is no gravity, so the...”
World views of our inauguration.....
UNITED KINGDOM
Prime Minister Gordon Brown
The whole world is watching the inauguration of President Obama, witnessing a new chapter in both American history and the world’s history.
He’s not only the first black American president but he sets out with the determination to solve the world’s problems.
UNITED NATIONS
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
I sincerely hope that...
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How Martha Stewart Retains her Martha-ness
I thought Martha relayed some good, simple tips on how to maintain a good balance to your life.
SEVERAL TIMES a day I’m asked to describe the daily routine that permits me to do all I do - maintaining a very busy schedule while still feeling good. I thought I would, once and for all, attempt to write it all down and share it with you here.
1. SKIN CARE: Skin care is vital, and my routine...
“I want to live my life so my aura is the brightest.”
– an Oprah Ah-Ha! moment I had today…slightly cheesy, but I like it.
Everything I listen to annoys me
I’m in the midst of a major musical crisis. Every album, radio station or song I listen to, I hate. Nothing is enjoyable for me to listen to….what is wrong with me????????
I’m currently uploading the Adele album in hopes that it revives my musical stagnance.
20 Albums excited to hear in 2009 (via Stereogum) →
I was pretty excited to see YYY’s (one of my faves) and Midlake listed. But I was most excited to see Morrissey’s album listed which was engineered by MY BOYFRIEND!!!
Do you understand the English language?
I spent NYE in Manhattan with my sister, S., my sister’s friend, and friend of my sister’s friend AKA Grumpy Ass Gay Guy. We were taking a cab uptown to continue my sister’s wild goose chase (another story for another time), when I said something using the term ‘you people’. Apparently, the term ‘you people’ made Grumpy Ass Gay Guy very irritated and...
Strategies for Change
While reflecting on my New Year’s resolutions (which I have yet to compile), I did some research on how to make change in your life as they relate to resolutions.
1. Start with big changes, not small ones, a strategy likely to yield immediate, noticeable benefits that inspire more positive change
2. Act like the kind of person you are trying to become
3. Reframe the situation (i.e....
January 1, 2009
Today I made a conscious effort to maintain an upbeat attitude all day. I wanted to start the new year off on a happy vibe.
Now I have to think about my resolutions.
One day at a time.
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