“I think you're only as good as the people around you. If I've learned anything in life, it's that you really need to surround yourself with quality people.” This was a random comment in the newspaper a few days ago. I saved it for myself because I really, really believe this. The hard part is that are so many people that are necessarily in your life and you don’t get a choice, whether they are quality or not. I know that sounds judgemental but here’s the thing. You don’t get to choose everyone that you have in your life, you just don’t. So why not make the most of the people you do choose, and surround yourself with the absolute best. And try yourself to be that absolute best in return. I have a small pocket of people I would actually consider my friends, and lots of people that I know. The thing is, I know I can rely on every single one of these close friendships, and hopefully, they know that’d I’d do or give anything for them. I also take this quote this way: you can’t really have quality people in your life, if you’re not a quality person yourself. What is quality? Well, for different people, and at different stages in life, this means different things. So answer for yourself. I know what it means for me, and for the relationships I surround myself with. I also know that its hard to let go of relationships that are toxic, and it hurts even as I type that out to think of the friendships that I’ve been toxic in, or that have been toxic for me…. I think everyone has these experiences. It is freeing however, once its over, to know exactly where you stand with the people who are still in your life and to have close, intimate, and strengthening relationships. I am so appreciative of my friends, for putting up with me, growing with me, growing themselves and teaching me as they do….
Together we learn, together we figure out our bumpy path in this life. You help me, I help you, sometimes we sit at the bottom of a deep dark hole we have fallen in together; it’s the people who can get out of that dark crevice with you that are the people worth holding on to. And its these people that I have the closest relationships with today.
I’ve found that some people just like falling down with you, and if you try to get back up, they don’t want to. And they not only don’t want to get up themselves, they want to pull you back in with them.
Wow, I guess I needed to get that out, because that is really not where I wanted to go with this…but here we have arrived. The point is, I liked this quote and it got me thinking? Any thoughts?
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Easta Fiesta
This weekend was absolutely fantastic! It started off not so great, being that I left work sick on Friday. I literally have not missed work once since I’ve started here, for anything other than my grandma passing away. So it was a big deal to me to leave early. I went home and took a nap, knowing that I really needed to be getting ready for MUSE, whose concert I have been waiting for over four months! Nick came home and woke me, we’re going. So off we went, myself looking a mess, Nick looking schnazzy.
Muse was amazing. The whole band, but really just the lead is so incredibly talented. I sat most of the show, but was glued to the stage.
The next morning we were off on our Easter extravaganza. My parents came over in the morning and we did Mack’s basket and just a couple eggs. Then we headed down to the Lynnwood Fire Department for this:
“Bunny Blast, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lynnwood Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. For ages 7 and under. Free with canned food donation. Features professional pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter-themed craft activities, face painting, balloon clowns, fire truck tours, stories and more”
What was actually there: All the fire trucks lined up outside, no body around. Mackenzie runs up to the first fireman we see, so excited, and he literally says, “can I help you?”
SOOO, apparently NOTHING was going on at the fire station other than them dropping the bunny off at FRED MEYERS. lame.
We went to Fred Meyers and there was a single police car, a bum clown making balloon animals and a line of children. I’m sorry but no. Thanks a lot Everett Harold. Mack still wanted to go so we parked the car, got a balloon, and sat in the police car. We also went inside and there was actually an Easter Bunny to take pictures with, so it all worked out. Definitely not as cool as the fire trucks would have been, but hey, he’s two and he was happy.
Next it was off to Country Village in Bothell for their EGGStraveganza (get it?). The kids get an egg at each store and cross it off on their map until they’ve gone to each store. When they turn in their map, they get a final prize. We had a yummy breakfast and Mackenzie (mom and grandma too!) got to ride the little train around the village. This was great! I love this place so much! I could spend an entire weekend shopping there, that and Cranberry Cottage, which is down the road just a bit.
Sunday was nuts! My mom took Mackenzie to church in his little Easter suit. The rest of us prepared for Easta Fiesta! I had been asked to bring a dessert. Hmm…what can I make for a dessert that is Mexican themed?? I don’t know how to make slash want to eat flan…. dulci di leche? Not really…
ah ha! Piñata! So we got a piñata shaped like a peep. Lunch, Dinner, munchies at Gary and Criss’ house were fabulous. That woman can cook! And I LOVE their new house. Owen brought Margaritas, we brought coronas, and key limes. We flew a kite over the house, Nick successfully flying the kite INTO the power lines where it was so tangled that even after the string broke, the kite continued to fly from the line connected to the power lines. awesome.
We played down at the beach for a little bit, found a couple crabs (no, not Dungeness, not yet!), played some soccer, etc etc. The day was fully focused on Mackenzie, him being the ONLY little kid in the entire family, he gets pretty spoiled. J
Dyed Easter eggs (with the help of about twenty adults), did an Easter egg hunt in the house, set up his new train set, ate tons of candy. He was in heaven. Always fun to have a house full of love around you, even if it is crazy, chaotic, and literally insane. When we got home, Mack read his new book from sissy and was OUT. Gotta love that too.
Things I am working on: BALANCE. Work got a little crazy a couple weeks ago, money has been short, and I haven’t been making it to the gym on my lunch, or going to yoga after work. School started and I’m studying lots, but need to be a mom and a wife when I am home, I need to be an office assistant when I am at work…bah! Not to mention the countless other things I want to do, and can’t seem to fit in. I also feel I’ve been so distant from my friends lately. boo L
Muse was amazing. The whole band, but really just the lead is so incredibly talented. I sat most of the show, but was glued to the stage.
The next morning we were off on our Easter extravaganza. My parents came over in the morning and we did Mack’s basket and just a couple eggs. Then we headed down to the Lynnwood Fire Department for this:
“Bunny Blast, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lynnwood Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. For ages 7 and under. Free with canned food donation. Features professional pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter-themed craft activities, face painting, balloon clowns, fire truck tours, stories and more”
What was actually there: All the fire trucks lined up outside, no body around. Mackenzie runs up to the first fireman we see, so excited, and he literally says, “can I help you?”
SOOO, apparently NOTHING was going on at the fire station other than them dropping the bunny off at FRED MEYERS. lame.
We went to Fred Meyers and there was a single police car, a bum clown making balloon animals and a line of children. I’m sorry but no. Thanks a lot Everett Harold. Mack still wanted to go so we parked the car, got a balloon, and sat in the police car. We also went inside and there was actually an Easter Bunny to take pictures with, so it all worked out. Definitely not as cool as the fire trucks would have been, but hey, he’s two and he was happy.
Next it was off to Country Village in Bothell for their EGGStraveganza (get it?). The kids get an egg at each store and cross it off on their map until they’ve gone to each store. When they turn in their map, they get a final prize. We had a yummy breakfast and Mackenzie (mom and grandma too!) got to ride the little train around the village. This was great! I love this place so much! I could spend an entire weekend shopping there, that and Cranberry Cottage, which is down the road just a bit.
Sunday was nuts! My mom took Mackenzie to church in his little Easter suit. The rest of us prepared for Easta Fiesta! I had been asked to bring a dessert. Hmm…what can I make for a dessert that is Mexican themed?? I don’t know how to make slash want to eat flan…. dulci di leche? Not really…
ah ha! Piñata! So we got a piñata shaped like a peep. Lunch, Dinner, munchies at Gary and Criss’ house were fabulous. That woman can cook! And I LOVE their new house. Owen brought Margaritas, we brought coronas, and key limes. We flew a kite over the house, Nick successfully flying the kite INTO the power lines where it was so tangled that even after the string broke, the kite continued to fly from the line connected to the power lines. awesome.
We played down at the beach for a little bit, found a couple crabs (no, not Dungeness, not yet!), played some soccer, etc etc. The day was fully focused on Mackenzie, him being the ONLY little kid in the entire family, he gets pretty spoiled. J
Dyed Easter eggs (with the help of about twenty adults), did an Easter egg hunt in the house, set up his new train set, ate tons of candy. He was in heaven. Always fun to have a house full of love around you, even if it is crazy, chaotic, and literally insane. When we got home, Mack read his new book from sissy and was OUT. Gotta love that too.
Things I am working on: BALANCE. Work got a little crazy a couple weeks ago, money has been short, and I haven’t been making it to the gym on my lunch, or going to yoga after work. School started and I’m studying lots, but need to be a mom and a wife when I am home, I need to be an office assistant when I am at work…bah! Not to mention the countless other things I want to do, and can’t seem to fit in. I also feel I’ve been so distant from my friends lately. boo L
Monday, April 5, 2010
Salute! Ching Ching!
First night of Italian was amazing! The first hour my professore spoke nothing but Italian, and it was so fun listening to him ramble on. Mamma mia! There was a girl in our class who was just not getting it and he kept yelling this to her when he was frustrated. He kept saying ripetete! Repeat after me! Then he was going on and on about saying chi (key) instead of chi (cheee). “Chianti wine, CHIANTI CHIANTI CHIANTI!!!” Then mimicking “cheers” and glasses clinking he says “salute! Ching ching” The entire class, now very in tuned with “ripetete!” repeats “salute! Ching ching!” Professore stops. And I kid you not, the first words in English for the night are “no. it is just salute. Ching ching is the glasses clinking.” I almost died. It was so funny. Maybe you had to be there, but it was a great moment.
If you can’t tell, I am LOVING the class and the professore. I went straight home and made spaghetti (literal translation, many little strings) and had a glass of wine, unfortunately not chianti.
I am desperately searching for a good book. Any suggestions? I don’t know what I’m in the mood for, and nothing has really piqued my interest lately.
An update on the website biz. I am still trying to work with the guy for the clean/sober housing site. We still have that crappy flyer looking thing up on the site, which I honestly hate to even have my name on but it’s what he wanted and he had someone else design it. Other than that, he is the hardest person to connect with. We have the format and pictures all in place and no text to go with it. He keeps telling me he will try to work on it, but I hear nothing on a regular basis. I’ve somewhat given up. He’ll get to me when he wants it, there is only so much I can “make up.”
I am in contact with another design firm here in Everett, to help on a contractual basis when their firm is busy. This might end up being a great way to get some advice and learning opportunities. We’ll see what happens.
Arriverderci!
If you can’t tell, I am LOVING the class and the professore. I went straight home and made spaghetti (literal translation, many little strings) and had a glass of wine, unfortunately not chianti.
I am desperately searching for a good book. Any suggestions? I don’t know what I’m in the mood for, and nothing has really piqued my interest lately.
An update on the website biz. I am still trying to work with the guy for the clean/sober housing site. We still have that crappy flyer looking thing up on the site, which I honestly hate to even have my name on but it’s what he wanted and he had someone else design it. Other than that, he is the hardest person to connect with. We have the format and pictures all in place and no text to go with it. He keeps telling me he will try to work on it, but I hear nothing on a regular basis. I’ve somewhat given up. He’ll get to me when he wants it, there is only so much I can “make up.”
I am in contact with another design firm here in Everett, to help on a contractual basis when their firm is busy. This might end up being a great way to get some advice and learning opportunities. We’ll see what happens.
Arriverderci!
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