The Practical One

I think it is really funny that deb often calls me when trying to be talked out of an expensive unnecessary purchase. Today it was a blazer. Luckily she couldn't decide on the white one or the chocolate one. Aaah the trials and tribulations of a downtown dwelling shop-o-holic dealing with insufficient funds. I would have to say that deb is INDEED addicted to shopping. Not just ordinary shopping-but making extremely large purchases on rather spontaneous impulse. I might qualify her as a closet addict as the casual acquaintance might not pick up on it from her usual attire of tees and jeans or her overall personality that doesn't exactly scream, "give me a mall".

I'm sorry I didn't answer the phone...there should be a designated signal for these situations...but I'm glad indecisiveness ruled over superfluous purchases. Although I would not be surprised if by now you have gone back and bought both ;)

DAY 14: A DAY OF COMPLIMENTS

Flatter someone today and see if it does indeed get you anywhere.

WHAT A FINE HAT!

This is the best memo I've ever read

THAT TOUPEE REALLY SUITS YOU, YOUR HONOR

They never told me you were beautiful as well as intelligent

THAT'S A NICE BRIEFCASE

You're no the boss for nothing!


Challenge: ok, now this is one I can really use-maybe it's the ticket I need to get a new job!! I am going to compliment the next librarian that talks to me..

Trying not to be a doubleminded woman!!

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a doubleminded man, unstable in all he does.

The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with schorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Don't be deceived, my dear borthers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. he chose to give us birth through the word of truth , that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

Lately

So recently I have been TRYING my best to look for a job but that is hard to do when you know you have enough money in the bank to last at least a month and there are so many other things to do especially w/ the nice weather!!!!! UGH TORTURE! Deb you know how I would often times keep myself behind closed doors instead of going out cause I had papers, reports, school work to do...and yet I wouldn't get it done I would still find something at home to keep me occupied instead of completing the work so I should've just gone ahead and gone out?? Well that is my problem now. I am not taking FULL advantage of unemployment! And that pisses me off. If I either went full force into the job search or put out 100% effort into enjoying my time off I would be happy.

In other news. This past weekend was pretty great w/ the cubs game. I AM A ***CHICAGO*** FAN! SOX, CUBBIES, BULLS, BEARS, RED WINGS....AND YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO LOVE ME FOR WHO I AM!! Cubs win. There is nothing better then walking up and down the streets of wrigleyville buzzed on a gorgeous sunny afternoon after a victory! It is one of the greatest things, I would bet money on it. It is also great to yell GOO CUBBIES to people waiting in line for bars the evening of a win. Try it, you feel like a hero when replied w/ bouts of HOORAHS. After the game quali, bake, brett (brett brown, kid from IC) walked back to Bylina's (nother IC). He lives about 2 blocks south of the field. His apt. was pretty cool. The keg was done by 6 so Bake and a couple others went to get another. She and I took off for the bars before 9:30. I skipped quite a few things but this is getting long. (I will say that we still do NOT have tattoos though)

We were at the bar (pretty wasted) before 10 while everyone else there was probably on their second drink. It was great. They were having one of those free beer parties till 10:30 so we had still MORE free beer and no cover. I told jules I felt like an 8 yr. old at a wedding. Dancing up a storm and I didn't care WHO thought WHAT of it. We had an early night. In bed by 11:30 so the next day we felt great. Went for a bike ride and then I made pb, choc, oatmeal no bake cookies which turned into pb-oatmeal when I couldn't find the cocoa....found it right after I finished them...HEY BACCA!!! So what about beerfest?? I couldn't find anything on the web about it??!!! I want to come visit and I want to go to beerfest...2 birds with 1 stone.

DAY 12: WHAT's YOUR TYPE?

Write it on a piece of paper and carry it with you as a reminder at drunken parties

( ) Dumb Blonde
( ) Beefcake
(X) Clever Brunette
(X) Mr. Nice Guy
( ) Wild Redhead
( ) Loaded
( ) Lesbian/Gay
( ) Married With Kids
( ) Nag
( ) Sleazeball
( ) Cold Fish
(X) Handsome Prince

uPCOMING eVENTS

oH AND ONE MORE THING.....ANYONE WHO WANTS TO GO TO kt tUNSTALL OR sNOW pATROL LET ME KNOW. btw WWW.wxrt.COM HAS A LOT OF INFO ON MUSIC IN THE AREA!!

Day 11

Today introduce yourself to someone you know but never speak to.

A NEIGHBOR!
TALK ABOUT:
THE WEATHER
THE FENCE
OTHER NEIGHBORS

A SHOPKEEPER!
TALK ABOUT:
THE LOCAL AREA NEWS
FRESHNESS OF PRODUCE
OTHER SHOPKEEPERS

A COLLEAGUE!
TALK ABOUT:
THE COFEE MACHINE
THE BOSS
OTHER COLLEAGUES

A LOCAL HOOKER!
TALK ABOUT:
PRICES
POSSIBLE DISCOUNTS
OTHER HOOKERS

nOW i'M GOING TO WATCH A MOVIE CALLED "mE aND yOU aND eVERYONE wE kNOW" ;)