This morning I took a trip to the DMV. With my quarter life birthday approaching, it was time to renew my license. Even though I have until the end of April I thought I would go today so I could cross it off the "to do list." Brian said when he went last summer he was in and out in 15 minutes so I thought giving myself a half hour was plenty of time. Honestly, I've always had a pleasant experience at DMV.
Today, was a different story. I went in with a positive attitude but quickly realized that was silly of me. It does not surprise me that the people that work there are less than thrilled to be there. With no reading materials and no breakfast, I sat quietly in my seat for over a half hour completely silent. "There has got to be a quicker way to do this" I thought. Apparently not. Just as a bond started to form with the people around me as we commiserated my number was called-an hour and a half later. When I arrived at the counter it became very clear why things take so long. My representative was more concerned about the draft overhead and the new elderly representative at her side than she was taking care of me. Thank goodness I don't have to go back for four more years!
One week
I really hate to let a full week go by without logging on. Truth is, it's been pretty crazy around here! I got a promotion at work which has had me up early, leaving late and skipping lunch which is when I usually took the time to post. Let me just say, that is not a complaint. There is nothing more satisfying than feeling like I've accomplished something at work and being busy is a great feeling.
These days, I am feeling pretty good at my job. It's all about building relationships to promote a positive change in the community. While it's something I never anticipated doing with my degree I like to grab each day by the horns and give it my best. This past week, it's been nothing but work, laundry, dinner, sleep, work, errands, gym and on and on. Here's hoping for a slower upcoming week so logging back on is a reality!
These days, I am feeling pretty good at my job. It's all about building relationships to promote a positive change in the community. While it's something I never anticipated doing with my degree I like to grab each day by the horns and give it my best. This past week, it's been nothing but work, laundry, dinner, sleep, work, errands, gym and on and on. Here's hoping for a slower upcoming week so logging back on is a reality!
The real Jersey Shore
This Saturday, Brian and I took a trip to a place that holds not only many of my childhood memories, but also forces me to recall the many lucrative summers I spent waitressing there while in college. Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk is not exactly how it was recently portrayed on the Jersey Shore, though, you wont find me bashing that show on this blog. While I believe the boardwalk has changed much over the years, or at least my perception of it has, it's still one of my favorite places to go.
Lessons learned
Something about the warm weather has me turning off talk radio and turning up the music. Today I picked Carrie Underwood's, Some Hearts album. It's been a while since I listened so I really forgot how much I love every song.
Number 5 on the album, "Lessons Learned" is one of my all time favorites. It's one of those songs that makes you feel alive on the inside. The lyrics while simple, are extremely powerful and have always really touched me in a way I can't explain. For me, the song makes me realize how true it is that everything happens for a reason and we wind up being better people for it. What are some of the songs that really get you?
Number 5 on the album, "Lessons Learned" is one of my all time favorites. It's one of those songs that makes you feel alive on the inside. The lyrics while simple, are extremely powerful and have always really touched me in a way I can't explain. For me, the song makes me realize how true it is that everything happens for a reason and we wind up being better people for it. What are some of the songs that really get you?
Scuffed up
Today I took a nasty spill in the kitchen, my first fall in front of Brian. I was running around the kitchen as usual preparing an excellent dinner of filet, roasted asparagus and perogies. When pouring drinks, the lid of the Brita went crashing to the floor which it's made a habit of doing lately. That thing has really started to annoy me. Several months ago the timer that tells you when to renew the filter decided to stop working as well.
Because I am me, I started as Brian later described as "barking" about how we need a new Brita and I don't want to buy a new one because I already spent too much money this weekend. Before I knew it I was doing a split on the kitchen floor. Turns out, even a few drops of water can be extremely slippery.
Brian quickly collapsed on the floor beside me to see if I was ok. A few hours later, I am not feeling that great. My back hurts, my foot is all scuffed up and I am thinking it's only a matter of time before I have a big bruise on my behind. At least we got a few good laughs out of it.
Because I am me, I started as Brian later described as "barking" about how we need a new Brita and I don't want to buy a new one because I already spent too much money this weekend. Before I knew it I was doing a split on the kitchen floor. Turns out, even a few drops of water can be extremely slippery.
Brian quickly collapsed on the floor beside me to see if I was ok. A few hours later, I am not feeling that great. My back hurts, my foot is all scuffed up and I am thinking it's only a matter of time before I have a big bruise on my behind. At least we got a few good laughs out of it.
Super saver
Today I had a really gratifying trip to the grocery store. What makes a great trip to the grocery store?
- When you fill your cart and you come up with a million ideas for dinner in the process.
- When you have avoided the usual after work crowd because everyone is too chicken to food-shop in the rain.
- When you have a pleasant person ringing you up, who actually helps you bag.
- When you get 6 bags of groceries for just $140.32
- When you see you saved $27.49
Music is the key to the female heart
I believe I have the "music in me" as a New Radicals song once said. I have been singing into wooden spoons since I could utter words and have always pursued hobbies that involved music. In elementary school, I was in the choir, trying our for every solo. In high school, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the school's a cappella group and I was in the chorus and musicals. In college, it only made sense to study radio, TV and film; and as you can imagine my emphasis was on radio. I loved cranking up the music in the on-air studio.
After graduating, I found it really difficult to adjust to a life where I no longer had a hobby and no avenue to pursue my love of music. I suppose I spoke about this one too many times because this past Christmas my sister and her husband bought me a keyboard with interactive lessons. I was jazzed and, honestly, intimidated. For several days the keyboard sat in the corner and it felt as if it were screaming, "Please, play me!"
I have made it through 37 of 150 lessons and, while I am proud of all that I've done so far, I know I could be doing better -- it is not easy. I was so pleased with myself in the beginning, realizing how quickly the basics of music came back to me. These days, it's really challenging me. Today, I sat down to try the tough lesson I had kept putting off. I got distracted when I taught myself how to play a musical warm-up from pretty much every singing class I ever had. I swear, by next Christmas, I will play my sister something.
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