Conversations with Male Coworkers, Vol. 2

Working with all men has still proven to be a mighty interesting environment...

Me: Ew, Chili's is so gross. Did you know they microwave their food? 

J: Well then I want that microwave. 

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Me: I was proud of myself because I got up on the first alarm today. Didn't hit snooze. Because when you hit snooze you think you're cheating the system, but you're only cheating yourself!
Z: Procrastination is like masturbation. In the end you're just screwing yourself. 
Me: That was...profound. 

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J: That car is slammed and the tires are poking hard. 

Me: What?!?
J: The car is low and the tires are out further than the width of the car.
Me: Oh. What language were you speaking before? 

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All the Men (conversation that seems to happen everyday): I get [x] mileage on my car...blah blah blah...turbo...blah blah blah...carbon fiber roof...BLAH BLAH BLAH. 

Me: I like trains!

...But seriously, are we going to talk about cars EVERY DAY?!?

Blogiversary, and a Questionnaire

This past week was my blogiversary. February 15th, to be exact! You won't believe it...I've had this dang blog for 9 years! And you know what? It's not going anywhere. 

Anyway, here's a little questionnaire to go along with my blogiversary post. Do play along if you feel like it. I got this questionnaire from Emily. 

What did you look like one year ago today?
My hair was darker, and I probably had a bit of a glow from a tremendous amount of travel. I was covered in head to toe in anything warm, because at this time in England it was so cold I could hardly stand it. I was actually visiting Bath about a year ago today, if you want to see "exactly" what I looked like: 

When did you wake up this morning?

8:00 am because it's Saturday. After waking up at 5:45 am all week, 8 is such a victory!

What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
Pleasant thoughts, because I love waking up NOT to the sound of an alarm.

Have you called someone today? Who and what did you say?

It's the morning, so that's a negative!

What mood are you in?

Productive. I have a lot to do before I move in with my friends Beth and Christian next week.

Do you hurt anywhere?

I am in dire need of a massage because my shoulders are killing me slowly. Or maybe I am killing them. Damn computer/office jobs!

If you could choose anything to eat right now, what would you want?

Right now a breakfast/brunch sounds amazing. I think I can make that happen today! There's a new little European-inspired cafe that opened up and it's calling my name.

And because you can fast forward in time with blogs, here is a picture of a delicious cappuccino from said cafe!

What did you buy last?
Decorative pillows because one of the good things about moving is redecorating! Took a quick photo to show you. I'm thinking of getting a red pillow to contrast it.

Which was the first website you visited on the internet today?

Instagram, naturally.

What are you doing tonight?

Thinking of shooting some pool with a friend.

Which is the first song you put on today?
"Baby Blue" by Badfinger. Because I just watched the Breaking Bad finale and I'm still reeling. Oh yes, a review is coming soon.

What were you doing exactly a week ago, this time?
Having a Breaking Bad marathon. That show takes OVER YOUR LIFE.

What are you wearing today?
This print dress, and very simple jewelry. 

The weekend then, what about it?
Last night I went to a performance showcasing dances from around the world. Belly dancing, River Dance and Flamenco Arana were all showcased--pretty grand! As for today and tomorrow, it's a mix of running errands and maybe playing some pool tonight. I mean, what do I do with myself now that Breaking Bad is over with? (Yeah, I know that's the third time I mentioned it). 

A Three-Sentence Movie Review

Enough Said

Adorbs. You'll get your socks charmed off by a script brimming with love, wit, quirkiness and second chances. WATCH THIS NOW, enough said (see what I did there???). 

Wolf of Wall Street

Leo plays crazy so well. Get ready for a lot of drugs, boobs, fancy cars and that wall street thug life, all based on a true story. A cautionary tale that's highly entertaining and somehow not too preachy (but seriosuly, this was real life?!?).









And While We Were Here

Not sure this movie is completely believable. The characters are sometimes two-dimensional and lacking the real depth needed to understand what's really going on (except a whole lot of sadness). But Kate Bosworth is stunning here and so are those scenes of Italy.




Philomena 

Your heart strings will be majorly pulled, but more laughter will ensue than tears. Lots of Catholic jokes, thought-provoking moments, and a real spirit to this movie. We probably have Judi Dench to thank for that.
















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7 Things Over Morning Coffee

Just pretend we just sat down for a cup of coffee together, preferably in Italy (hey, we're imagining). I'm here to tell you about what's been going on with me cause it's been awhile, sorry!!

1. Obviously, I've been failing at blogging and reading blogs lately. Probably has to do with the fact that I now write for a living. But I want to get in the practice of writing more when I'm not working. Cause the extra writing can only make me better!

2. I'm moving in about 3 weeks. Still in San Diego, but in with two friends. I think it'll be a good move, and maybe a mood booster!

3. Yeah, I have my rough days still. I haven't found my groove just yet, but I intend to!! The next few months will be really telling for me.

4. I like my bosses a lot. They're not pretentious, and their sometimes non-PC humor makes the workplace really bearable and unstuffy.

5. I've been reading travel articles again. Must stop. It's just...my weakness!

6. I'm planning a trip to London in the summer. I'm nervous about it because I think it may bring up a lot of emotions brimming just beneath the surface. Or, it will bring closure. Or both.

7. I have come to the conclusion that one of the reasons I loved being in London so damn much was that I focused my everyday around creating experiences. I actually reframed my mind to be open to life. My mindset in San Diego is the opposite. I feel like I know what to expect, which is a dumb way to look at things. I don't have to be in a new city to create new things, meet new people and treat each day as completely unique.



So, that's the low down...what's been going on with you? Is it just a busy time of year, or is it just me?

A Three-Sentence Movie Review

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Not-mind blowing, but definitely a movie that prompts you to take chances. The movie effectively encapsulates the feeling of stepping out into the unknown; I feel like buying a plane ticket all of a sudden (but what's new?). Ben Stiller just had to slip a little of his famous humor in there, but it totally works.






Prozac Nation

A little messy in its explanation of Christina Ricci's character's condition. However, that might have been the point--to show depression and (what I perceived as) borderline personality disorder from the first person. Overall a good watch with a (very) young stellar cast including Jason Biggs and Michelle Williams.










Stuck in Love

The characters were a little harsh, making them slightly unlikable at points. Maybe watch this if you're bored one day as there are few good one-liners you can pick out from an otherwise unconvincing script. An example of great actors limited by the writing...Greg Kinnear, I expect better from you!









Drinking Buddies

Apparently this movie was all ad-libbed, meaning no script! Some people will dislike it's lack of plot; I, however, think it makes the movie just like a day in the life, but it's still a whatever movie. Watching this makes me really, really want a glass of beer...with Jake Johnson (Nick from New Girl!).








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