Silence is Golden...

I was tempted to cancel my trip to LA for work to rest up, but I'm glad I didn't. Aside from working with some of the managers down here, I was able to get away from the distractions up north. My mind's been scattered everywhere lately and it's hard to find any peace of mind. Until now...

I've been sitting in the hotel for the last couple of hours now listening to music, and I noticed some loud, thunder like sounds. After turning off the music and sitting here for a few minutes, I realized it's the ocean. It's the waves crashing against the sand. In my haste to check in to the hotel and take a nap from a long work and travel day, I didn't bother even looking out the window to see my view. I forgot to even think of which street I'm on - I'm freakin 2 blocks from the beach!

Okay, I'm an idiot.

So, as I'm waiting for my sister and brother to come get me for a super late dinner, I'm sitting here with sounds of typing and crashing waves. I couldn't ask for more. (though the thought of waking up tomorrow morning to the same sound... mmm)

Save My Ass...

I was reading Ev's blog and came across a site he linked to... SaveMyAss.com

I'd have to say it's pretty ingenious besides one thing. It assumes that all super successful, work-consumed people are MEN. There's tons of women out there that are just as busy and end up neglecting their significant others because of their careers or social lives. I can already think of an ex that complained to me about that 4 or 5 years ago. I was either travelling or dining with clients. I never had time for him and when I did, I was so tired and just needed to sleep. (Then again, maybe I'm not successful enough yet to warrant this being a good example.. )

So if it was me, and I was in that situation again (thankfully I'm currently not), I'd subscribe but instead I'd send his favorite food, a case of beer, a round of golf, or better yet... a couple of time consuming RPGs... that'll keep him happy.

Happy Pre-Bday to meeeeee... =P

It's not my bday until tomorrow though everyone's been greeting me today. Happy Day!

It started with a couple of phone calls last night. Then, it was Mykee giving me my bday present early this morning before work. (If you ever come over, you'll see it hanging on the wall - I sooo *heart* it! Thanks Mykee!)

Then at work... flowers delivered to me from Jimmy. Mmm! A mix of flowers with peach roses (he remembered!). Thanks Jimmy!



Then... I was off to lunch with Sha-mayn, only to have one of the chefs bring me a box of spam musubi... Wade rocks! Thanks!

After some meetings, I get back to my desk, only to find 3 or 4 dozen (I can't count) baby pink roses and cupcakes from the Blogger team. Thanks guys/gals!

At this point, my desk is covered in bday happiness and it's not even until tomorrow - I'm seriously spoiled!



...giddy tine! =P

After coming back from an inspiring work offsite, I received this email from a high school friend. It couldn't have come at the most appropriate time...

The OPTIMIST Creed
Promise yourself:

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

Happy Thoughts...

For every negative that consumes your happiness, affirm two positives that sustain you.

For every "should've" you wish you'd done, acknowledge something you're glad you did.

For every loss that has altered your world, count from it something you gained.

For every limit that has ever beset you, consider your possibilities.

You can't always change the way things are, but you can change the way you wish to see them.

Never stop looking for the brighter side and beyond.

Happy Birthday Mykee! (Payback's a beyatch!!)

..Merrily Down the Stream...

Originally, it was supposed to be a relaxing canoe ride down the Russian River for the Labor Day holiday. In this sense, relaxation meant 10 miles of paddling with the last half of it spent paddling against the wind current. Muscles I didn't even know I was working out are still sore until today. On a positive note, however, there were some really nice pictures taken. Here's a couple.

Peaceful Serenity
Da Girls (sans Mykee since he's the photographer)

I'm almost 29 and I can still get grounded...

It was summer of last year too when I decided to ground myself from going out... Maybe it's a recurring annual deal to do this for myself.

It's about time for this again, especially with my birthday coming up...

So for this upcoming week and weekend, I'm checking out a gym for swimming, going to Kimmy's wedding, and going to Mykee's bday. Outside of that, I'm grounded 'til my birthday.

Boulevard of Broken Dreams...

I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk alone...

My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone...