Monday, November 30, 2009

each day you draw a new line

i'm listening to slow runner's mermaids album.


watch the snow fall.
make some phone calls.
spend your whole life
trying to put your heart back together.

everything is exactly what it seems

I don't have to work until 1 today. That's nice. And I slept 9 hours last night. All I have done for the past three days has been work and sleep.... And complain about how much my feet hurt. And eat pie.

This morning I rolled out of bed and ate Greek Yogurt with caffeinated granola. I lit my sensual amber candle and checked my email. It's been quite lovely even though I'm surrounded by piles of laundry and deposits that need to be entered into the computer.

I think I'll make a cup of tea instead of dealing with that.

I'm glad this weekend is over. Really glad. I know that the rest of the holidays aren't going to be easy peasy, but I'm proud of our store (Bath & Body Works) and Christmas should be a cake walk compared to what we just did.

As far as Wholly Cow goes, I'm not really in charge anymore. I've passed the torch... onto VJ and back to my Mom. I work there about one day a week and do the paperwork. We'll see how this goes.

Happy Monday after Black Friday. The storm has passed.

everyone is exactly who they are

Thursday, November 26, 2009

i could make a habit out of you...

repost from: leslieeekirchhoff In Indian (Vedic) astrology, your zodiac sign determines your karmic path and the challenges you will face during your incarnation in this life. Here is a simple break down of how your zodiac sign can reveal your karma based on past life experiences. (Via)
ARIES
Your challenge may be to put someone else first for a change as you are a fire sign who is very ambitious. Your challenges often have to do with your reputation. Problems with money can arise because of your impulsiveness.

TAURUS

You are a stubborn individual and it may be your challenge to admit for once that you are wrong. Loneliness is often a problem for this sign.

GEMINI
You tend to escape reality and, as talented as you are, you may be presented with situations in this life that force you to be more grounded. Health problems could present themselves. Love triangles are common and fidelity could be another challenge for you.

CANCER
You are very inward looking and shy. Your challenge may be to overcome depression or a “woe is me” attitude. Mental health and relationship problems are common.

LEO
You are a very arrogant and ambitious individual and you may be presented with challenges in this life that force you to be a little less selfish and shallow. Financial problems are common with Lion type karma.

VIRGO
You are a very controlling individual who finds it difficult to let go. You may be presented with situations in this life that compel you to be less rigid. You may often be dealing with situations where you are not credited for your work or you feel unloved.

LIBRA
You are indecisive and you may be forced to make some tough decisions that are out of the ordinary to remedy your karma from other lives. You will learn not to blame others for your problem. The issue is to determine whether you are a martyr or a victim.

SCORPIO
You can be obsessive and too concerned with sex. Your challenge may be to rise beyond the compulsive nature of your desires. You may also be tempted to dabble in the occult.

SAGITTARIUS
You can be wayward and concerned only about your own agenda. Issues of commitment could be challenging in this life if you are born under this zodiac sign.

CAPRICORN
You love money and acquiring possessions. One of your challenges may be realizing that money is not everything in this life. You might also be presented with issues that show you that “everything” does not have to be perfect for you to be loved.

AQUARIUS
You love to be free and to while away the hours in your own mind. Unfortunately, this leads to procrastination. You may face challenges that are the consequences of not being mindful or paying attention to what is important in life.

PISCES
The Pisces zodiac sign is always looking for the other in their life time. The challenge might be how to learn how to be alone or you might face issues of coherency and addiction.

ah crap. good thing i paid off that vickie's card.

Monday, November 23, 2009

swaying to my own sound

today i am thankful for to-do lists & sleeping until 9:30am.

and my music of choice is the new one republic album.

all i know is everybody loves me.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Monday, November 16, 2009

Monday Monday Monday

5 Things found in my bag: slimfast bar, harry potter 5, organizer, volcano choir cd, rose salve

5 Things in my room: lots of books, a cup of hot green tea, scattered cds, clean clothes in a basket, jean paul gaultier evian bottle

5 Things I’ve always wanted to do: skydive, drive a ferarri, travel down the california coast, MOVE, be financially independent & stable

5 Things I’m currently into: harry potter, fall-ish music, the retail season, candles, everwood on dvd

oh, and I, I say damn your mood swings, damn your mood swings. (Tegan & Sara)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

my next adventure


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they say california is a recipe for a black hole. and i say i've got my best shoes on, i'm ready to go.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

i can feel the falling leaves...

my friend rachel asked me to make her a fall mixed cd in september. i just finished it today... out of necessity bc we're about to head to the mountains for the weekend. so, without further ado, here are the songs that made the cut: (note: if i knew how to post the audio files, i would, but i'm not that good. my apologies.)

for rachel, forever ago. a fall 2009 mix.

Odds - Mute Math
Blood Bank - Bon Iver
Hungry Liars - Portland Cello Project
Sticks And Stones - Dave Barnes
My Love Goes Free - Jon Foreman
The Weight Of Lies - The Avett Brothers
Cry On Demand - Ryan Adams
For You - Kalen Nash
Ain't No Reason - Brett Dennen
Flightless Bird, American Mouth - Iron & Wine
Wait Out The Days - Rocky Votolato
Fall Apart Today - Schuyler Fisk
Twenty Years - Augustana
I Still Care For You - Ray LaMontagne
Day Too Soon - Sia
Nightingale - Norah Jones
Lost Year - Mute Math
If Only - Fink
Skinny Love - Bon Iver
Half Life - Imogen Heap

Monday, November 09, 2009

the weight of lies will bring you down

"When you don’t forgive someone, you let them park in your life forever. These people are like parasites that can suck the life right out of you and allow bitterness to rot you out. If you let these people and their actions haunt your thoughts, emotions, and spirit, you allow them to continually damage not only you but those around you, too." Pete Wilson

Monday, November 02, 2009

i hopped off the plane at LAX

... with a dream & my cardigan.

today i worked for 12 hours.
i tied floral wire & ribbons to 100+ products.
i named a christmas tree wilbur.
i was covered in glitter & looked like a disco ball.
i had a flat tire.
i now have a patched tire.
an old man gave me the finger for driving slow.
i got jacked up on dark reese's and cherry coke.
i drank starbucks via.
and listened to miley cyrus.
we made day and conversion.
christmas happened at bath & body works.

(the dj plays my song & i feel alright.)