Too Little Pink

Manners for an Office

2012-02-09T12:17:00.000-08:00

Things are slow.
We are struggling with this new world.
People are fearful of their jobs.

Why not?
Start something new?
Learn something?
Think outside the box?

Instead

They have become petty.
Pointing out others mistakes,
to make themselves look better.

Criticizing others, talking behind backs.
Boasting they can do better, quicker, faster.

Fail.

"Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? "

Confucius

Rude at the Doctors Office

2012-02-08T12:06:00.000-08:00

We were waiting in the doctors office.
We were early, first appointment, I thought there would be paperwork.
The 2 girls at the main desk were chatting.
They were positioned behind a counter, in the main waiting room.
We could hear every.single.word.
They dished on the new doctor. How they didn't like her.
We waited.
They dished on other employee's, one did this, one did that.
We waited.
They texted someone.
We waited.
They wondered where the doctor was, was she coming, why was she late, they had to be on time.
We waited.
They complained someone had not cleaned the examing room.
We waited.
They called a patient and bluntly reminded him to make an appointment -- he had not been seen since 2002.
We waited.
The doctor arrived, they were oh so very nice.

My question ... why is this ok?

What did we not say something to them?

We must be brave ...

Back .. again

2012-01-19T09:52:00.000-08:00

Another year, more good intentions.

Look for my review of my intentions from 2011.

Look for intentions for 2012 (or at least a repeat of last year's list)

Look for insightful post and quips.

Or at the very least links to some of my favorite sites :)

Happy New Year!!

The 3 Bling Rule

2011-02-02T07:30:00.000-08:00

Sage advise for a new (to me) blog.

How not to look old.

We all have a LBD or should :)

Happy Birthday to Me.

2011-01-31T06:50:00.000-08:00

Today is my birthday, 51. Yikes. Amazing and scary.

My people do not have a long life span. I am banking on the longivity of my grandparents and falalalaing over my parents. (still miss you both ...)

Still feel the same as 30 or 40. Though have noticed I am a bit slower getting up and the knee's seem creaky? A wee slower? Perhaps.

I spent the last 75 minutes working on 'maintenance' -- in honor of the day :)

plucked pruned and shaped the eyebrows
search and distroy misssion for any witch hairs on the chinny chin chin (a daily mission and yet they sneak up or sprout full grown)
searched the upper lip, not the bearded woman from the circus, yet. Pre-menapause - I don't like you.
tending to the nether region (and this not even swim season! - not such a huge deal anymore, thank you Lands End)
shaved the legs - harder as the eyes continue to 'age' can't take bi-focals into the shower.
shaved the under arms - wonder why they have suddenly gotten un-even. Hope for the same result for the left.
moisturized everything, and then let everything absorb, settle in. Realize now why this does not happen daily.
ponder why I moisturize for wrinkles and still get pimples. Unfair.

We now get our birthday off in work. A nice break and a wonderful perk. A day just for me - everyone else is at work/school I have the house to myself.

What do I hope for this year ...

learn how to crochet from a pattern (hat specifically - as I have started this hat more than 15 times, and just realized I am using the wrong size hook, there are multiple sizes in the footnote section?, one should SL at the end of every row or the hat looks like grandma's dollie, my skill is not intermediate/advanced as I had thought ;)
knit a pair of socks.
start the couch to 5K challenge (spring)
drink more water
new employment, change is good, getting much to 'settled' and need new challenges.
update resume and construct a 'tag line'
start to hike - or take long walks in the woods.
update this blog and the other on a regular basis.
restart the 30 day shred, careful with the knee this time
advance past 'gentle yoga' - or at least try another class
be more thoughtful
give thanks more
email my father-in-law, send news and pictures more often
got to lunch, early dinner with the girls more
spend lots of time with those boys, they are growing much too quickly
reconnect with hubby

All valid hopes. Not too difficult, doable.

So many years I have had lofty New Years Eve resolutions.

This year a simple doable 2011 New Year resolution - check all pockets before washing. It gives a sense of accomplishment and feels good.

Same hope for the birthday list.

Happy Birthday!

Protect the Children - RIP Bill

2011-01-12T08:01:00.000-08:00

Bill Zeller - so sad.

Brilliant mind, brilliant programmer and so troubled.

So very sad.

Rest in Peace, Bill

Log House - Part 1 Woodstove Woes

2011-01-12T07:21:00.000-08:00

Hello, again. I am the queen of good intentions. Start a blog, start another . . .

News! After only 2 1/2 years on the market, we have sold our townhouse in ski country! Ta Da!

We just bought a log home! Super excited!

I dream of sitting in front of the wood stove, reading a book, sipping a glass of wine . . . as my loving family relaxed around me . . .

So far, I have cleaned, cleaned, cleaned so more and painted. In my true style I thought I could paint the entire house in a weekend. Really, most of the walls are logs, I stated.

Forgetting cutting in around the logs, the cathedral ceilings ladder work oh and some very bad paint choices. I now realize log homes need a more 'earthy' tone. The new color - 'comfort' from Behr -Home Depot's new line with primers - easy to apply and so very pretty!

I picture myself - somewhat of a pioneer woman. Living in a log home, close to nature, heating with a wood stove. Almost.

Turns out a wood stove has a learning curve.

First weekend the house was a balmy 78. Everyone was moving furniture, in from the truck. Perfect breeding grounds for illness. Outside 25 - inside 78.

Next weekend - a cool 63.

Last weekend, we located an instruction manuel, realized all we were doing wrong, everything. Now a comfortable 67.

Progress. Major progress only shadowed by finally having xbox set up Xbox live, boys.

Next weekend pictures.

30 Day Shred - Day 4

2010-09-23T18:01:00.000-07:00

Day 4 and things are getting easier.

Progress? I think so :)

Fingers are crossed.

30 Day Shred with Jillian - Day 3

2010-09-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

This is day 3 of the 30 day shred.

I only hope I live to the end.

Oh.my.goodness. I had no idea how sore I would be.

Let's rewind to day 1, I am a believer in starting things slow. So many other occasions I have jumped in feet first and quit just as fast. This time I started sssllloooww. Didn't even use the hand weights the first day.

I am sore, so sore.

Day 2 - I added the hand weights and somehow 'tweeked' my knee???

Last night my teenage son asked if my hand weights came in a ceral box!

It hurts to brush my teeth, from those little weights, he was twirling in his damn fingers.

When did I get so out of shape or is this just part of turning 50?

The biggest loser started last night, I looked at those people trying to run a mile and thought good for you. One man stated I have not run a mile in 25 years, I am not sure I have ever ran a mile? I am drawing inspiration from them all.

Good job and godspeed on your journey.

Jillian I am not "phoning this in" -- you have 30 days.

I am accountable via this blog.

Positive Attitude

2010-05-12T09:35:00.000-07:00

I was speaking to my son this week - high school sports drama, even with boys, big boys?

Then I saw this quote:

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." by Herm Albright

Perfect advise.

Today I Become a Salesperson

2010-05-06T11:06:00.000-07:00

What am I selling you ask?

Me!

I am going to define today what exactly I am looking for - articulate it properly and start moving forward. This introspective journey still continues but we are moving into phase II - time to start networking.

Today with my 'friendly consultant' we will work on my elevator speech. 60-90 seconds on what I do and hope to find.

Wish me luck!!

Keirsey Temperment Sorter

2010-04-22T16:45:00.001-07:00

As homework after the 1st session of career counseling (she was terrific) - I was sent to fill out a temperament sorter. The questions were random. I filled it out not expecting much, the questions seemed all over the place.

It nailed my personality.

I am a 'rational inventor'

There are 4 different temperaments and 16 types of people.

Temperament - Rationals are rare - making up 5 -10% of the population.
Personality - Inventor even rarer - only 2% of the population.

A couple of key passages from the report:

rational seek to learn about systems, invent, engineer the efficient use of resources within an organization
logic and strategy are their tools
they seek to acquire and apply expertise
they thrive working alongside other competent people
preference for self-direction can be an obstacle
others may perceive your eyes on the prize attitude as curt or insensitive

Your key job will provide lots of variety and independence. Allow you to fuel your imagination. Minimal routine. Lets you set your own goals. Tolerates failure on the way to success.

You may be seen as a 'difficult' person when asked to work as part of a group. You get bored easily and may seem restless.

And this sums up my need to find another position. I am bored and things are not going as I envisioned.

Gratifying to know I am in the correct field just need a change of scenery.

Seth Godin

2010-04-21T06:43:00.000-07:00

I am not alone - so many are fans, we are part of his tribe.

This blog is worth a read, then another and another, then think about how this should apply to your life. Then apply. Rinse and repeat.

Today - he was speaking directly to me . . . I quilt

This year . . .

2010-04-19T16:44:00.000-07:00

It happened in January.

My.50th.year.

Yikes.

I can't believe I am that old.

I don't feel old. I still have to lose that baby fat I gained with my first child. How could all this time have possibly passed?

This is the year of the change (and I am not referring to that one :)

Better eating, better exercise, better job, finish up some long outstanding things.

Here is where I am going to chronicle my journey.

Stay tuned.

beginning

2007-07-19T16:08:00.001-07:00

Hi,

the beginning . . .