Travel Bug

One thing that I've discovered about myself over the past 10 years is that I love to travel. Ever since my first trip on a plane when I was 19 (I know, I was a late bloomer) I've been bitten by the bug. I try to go somewhere every year and, well, it's that time again. I haven't been anywhere in almost a year - at least for a personal vacation. I went to Denver for a conference but it was pretty boring and very short.

My last fun trip was to LA for the Scream Awards in October. Now I'm going to Taos, NM in less than two weeks. I am so ready! With all the crazy stuff that's been going on in the office, I'm just ready to get out of the state. Even if I only sit around the house the whole time I'll be happy. But we have plenty of things planned so I know it's going to be a busy but fun trip. And I'll be going with some really cool people.

Now, I need to plan for my next trip. Maybe something with the gang in the spring to celebrate turning the big 3-0. Providing the funds are there. Something I'd love to do, but I know this won't happen for many years if at all, is to do another over seas trip. Maybe Ireland this time... Stay the night in castles and hang out at the local pubs. Awww....

My Aura

So I had another aura picture taken this past weekend. I tried it for the first time a few months ago and decided to see if anything had changed. Last time it was all red and now it's primarily blue with a touch of purple. Complete change! I guess my auras are pretty monochromatic because most of the pictures I see are multi-color or like a rainbow.

Here's what the print out said about me (guess this was how I was feeling that day):

Left side (future)

Blue is a communication color, so you are a good listener, an intuitive listener, able to transform others through loving listening. It may be a good time to learn. You can be fairly certain when studying or learning on whatever level. If it is a ray of guiding light, you are being stimulated to learn about something which is important to your evolution. Peaceful times are in your future.

Center (experience)

--Depth of feeling--would be describe you. Blue is the blissful fulfillment of the highest ideals of unity, of at-one-ness, of a reunion with earth-mother. It is truth and trust, love and dedication. Peace, tranquility, contentment, tenderness, love, and affection are all the qualities most important to you.

Right side (expression)

You put calm into the world. Contemplation with a pacifying effect. Unification, a sense of belonging. --Blue is loyalty--. Blue corresponds to a depth of feeling. A relaxed sensitivity, empathy, for esthetic experience. People see you as the calm of the untroubled sea.

Question of the Day #1

Okay. I’m going to give this a try. I’m going to try to answer a question every day – well almost every day - there will be times when I’m not by a computer. I found a site with a list of questions that I can choose from and the one I’ve chosen for today is:

What would a road trip companion learn about you when traveling with you for the first time?

This question seemed relevant since Eric and I are going to Louisiana this weekend. Okay, what will he learn about me? Eric, I’m gonna warn you and many of my friends can attest to this, I tend to get sleepy on road trips while driving – yeah, it’s not a good thing. I do a little dance in the seat and will occasionally shake my head from side to side, so if you see me doing this, you might want to ask if I’m with it. ;-) I also can be a little aloof and wander off in my mind. While I am actually paying attention to cars around me and will respond accordingly, I have been known to miss my exit every now and then.

What else???? If I’m in the passenger seat, I stare out the window the whole time. I’m usually in a ponderous mood. Not much else. I don’t press my bare feet up against the windshield (not anymore), or pick my nose and I don’t usually sing along really loud unless it’s Toya in the car and we’re listening to Madonna or the Hairspray soundtrack.

Can’t wait to go to Louisiana! Hope I didn't scare anyone... :-)

44 Things About Me

Learn 44 things about your friends, and let them learn 44 things about you!

1. Do you like blue cheese?
Yes

2. Do you have a tattoo?
Yes - a sun on my lower back. I forget it's there though.

3. Do you own a gun?
Nope

4. What flavor of Kool-Aid was/is your favorite?
Fruit Punch

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
No. I've had plenty.

6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Yum! Chicago dog sounds good.

7. Favorite Christmas movie?
A Christmas Story

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Coffee!! Though mimosas would be a fun way to start the day.

9. Can you do push ups?
Uhhh.....a few..... I have bad wrists. :-)

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
The set Eric had his mom make for me and my diamond necklaces from Jess and Derek.

11. Favorite hobby?
Surfing the net (when I'm supposed to be working) :-0

12. Do you have A.D.D.?
Nah

13. What's your favorite shoes?
Flip flops

14. Middle Name?
Marie

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
I should not be filling this out at work, I'm glad I was able to have lunch with Eric, can't wait until I go to Louisiana this weekend.

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?
Coffee, water (2 main)...maybe a soda or lemonade

17. Current worry?
Try not to worry but always have things like money nagging at the back of my mind.

18. Current hate right now?
Um, heartburn. It's been bugging for the last couple days but seriously, I don't like hating.

19. Pepsi or Coke?
Coke

20. How did you bring in the New Year?
With some friends who are also family at my cousin's house.

21. Where would you like to go?
Ireland!

22. Name three people who will complete this?
????

23. Do you own slippers?
I did but the dog probably got a hold of them

24. What color shirt are you wearing right now?
Black and white patterned blouse

25. Do you like sleeping on Satin sheets?
Don't know

26. Can you whistle?
Yes

27. Favorite color?
Blue

28. Would you be a pirate?
the movie kind, not the kind that have been on the news

29. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Twilight soundtrack

30. Favorite Girl's Name?
Isabella

31. Favorite boy's name?
Christopher

33. Last thing that made you laugh?
Probably something at Adrian's birthday party.

34. Best bed sheets as a child?
Strawberry shortcake!

35. Worst injury you've ever had as a child?
As a child - when my sister chased me into the peanut butter isle at Sam's and I had to get stitches in my head. Now my freshman year of high school I was very accident prone - ran through a window, fell off a bike and broke my thumb....

36. Do you love where you live?
I like my roommate though I don't particularly care for Moore.

37. What did/do you want to be when you grew/grow up?
I wanted to be an archeologist or geologist. Actually majored in geology for a semester in college.

38. Who is your loudest friend?
Loudest is probably Jess when she drinks. :-)

39. How many dogs do you have?
1 (my roomie's dog)

40. Does someone have a crush on you?
I don't know..... I hope Eric does.

41. What is your favorite book?
Oooh, hard one. I read a lot for entertainment but as to my favorite - Invisible Man (because we tore it apart in school), Tale of Two Cities, probably more....

42. What is your favorite candy?
Heath Bar or anything with chocolate and toffee or chocolate and caramel

43. Favorite Sports Team?
OU Sooners!

44. What song do you want played at your funeral?
On Eagle's Wings - though that song would make my mom cry

I'm back! Who wants to take a bet on how long that will last?

Wow! How many months has it been. Let’s see…October, November, December….. Almost half a year since I logged on, and so much has happened since then. After I got back from LA in October (that was a blast!) things kind of blew up at work. I think we’re finally going to come to some sort of resolution on the situation in a few weeks but that’s really about all I can say.

So, in October, Jess, my BFF Toya and I drove out to California on what was really a last minute decision. I had the tickets for the Scream Awards but there of course was no way I could afford to fly myself and someone else out there and pay for hotel. But, me being me, I really wanted to do it and was being stubborn about it. I just knew I was going to find a way to go to LA. It was my destiny. So, after begging for some early Christmas money, I decided to drive. Jess, Toya and I decided to do this on a Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning and then the three of us left that Thursday night. It was fun too. We were actually in LA less than 48 hours but it feels like we got to do so much. We went to the awards, ate chicken and waffles, drove through Beverly Hills and rode bikes along the beach at the Santa Monica pier. I don’t think any of us wanted to come back. Good times.

But, that was back in October, and it’s what…March now? Time sure does fly. Now I’m swamped at work, doing some extra work on the side (editing!) and I am in a new relationship. That’s going well and is really all very new to me. Plus I have a new car! Back in October I don’t think I would have imagined I’d be where I am right now in my personal life or that work would be such a wreck. Crazy how things can change in just five months.