So in an interview today.. for what you ask? well that is top secret..lol.. a girl has to some mystery right.. but the interviewer asks why you are a good writer? well, i have hard time accepting this idea that I am good at anything. Not because I dont think i am good but because I think the term good is relative. You may think I am good and I dont think I am and vice verse. But I thought about it for a minute. and I said to her well besides the fact that I am clumsy and give myself good material to write about. ( who else do you know has had such interesting injuries?)anyways, so i told her there are several good reasons. 1. this way no one has to listen to me talk. lol..funny right but I have found that when you are ranting and raving people are much more excited to read it rather than hear it. 2. I can pull stuff of the top of my head. like my dad would say I can be a real B.S.er...again funny right? not so much in my every day life but simply in the writing. You know when I write about how cinnamon and ginger help you lose weight or why Cancun is great city or the value of filing taxes. All things I am not interested in. ( sorry if you work for the IRS, or are a mexico fan. Then i proceeded to tell her some people would describe me as funny, quirky,creative, passionate. well and I love words. I have been reading the dictionary since I was four years. and you know that scene in Akeelah in the Bee when she is in her room making lists of dictionary words..yeah thats me. geeky but true. I told the interviewer though its more then that. The biggest reason why some would argue I am good at writing is because I am not afraid to be vulnerable. More so than most. which is sometimes a good thing and can certainly be a bad thing. I am one of those people who puts themselves out there. I share the most inside secrets right here for the world to see. Something that isnt easy to do for sure. I find myself when its just me and the words I can allow my self to be open and honest and raw. If there is an injury I will tell you, if there is heart break in my personal life (love life (which dnt get me started) or otherwise) if there is joy you will find out. my hope is that I can give people a little bit of humor, maybe some tears and relate ability. I also think it is pretty awesome that I have been given what some see as talent and I platform that I can use to spread a little love and joy. what can be better?
we are all good at something.. so my question for you is what are you good at and how are you spreading some joy with the gifts you have been given (even if they are percieved gifts by everyone else)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
The simple things
you know what I have discovered in life, it is really about the simple things. I know how you react in the world is a dictation of how you feel on the inside and I get that really I do, but the simple things that you put forth in the world really can make a difference for others. Good or bad. While we like to say we are responsible to only ourselves, truth is God calls us to responsible to each other. wether you like it or not you are not on this planet alone. There are 5 billion or so others who are walking around. and your behavior dictates their behavior, and effects others. it just does. Not that you shld be walking around all sappy and fake because well fakeness is beyond obvious. Hey there are days when you are just not feeling others ( today would be that day for me) and when you dont feel like smiling dont..but it really is the little things. A hand shake, opening the door, saying thank you, rolling your eyes at people all things people pick up on. If you are having a bad day thats fine but people still need to be treated with respect and dignity. Simple things, like honesty and listening mean more to me than most other things.
we're still moving..
It may be no secret by now but I wear my heart on my sleeve. One of the things I admire most in people is loyalty. Its what I admire most in my self and in others. Its one of the things I need most from people. I also ( this shld come as no surprise either) have a hard time letting things go. The characteristics I see in others I guess I expect others to see, and when they dont it bothers me. Case in point there was something pretty hurtful that happened awhile back. There was (ok is) a person who was desperate for the attention that she wasnt getting, and well there may have been a little jealousy there. Her behavior was mean, malicious and down right devious. It could not have been more obvious that she was trying to hurt me, or prove that she was prettier or what not. which (although i can be kinda bitchy) im not just not into being mean to others to make yourself feel better. not my style.. anyways and it could be that this horrific cold has decided to invade my body but it really really bothers me that I have friends or people I am close to who choose to continue to associate with someone who would do such awful things. Interestingly enough, you can see when girls get around this certain person they are changing who they are. I guess I am left with a big..really?????!! First off, while I certainly cant tell people what to do or who to be friends with where in the world has loyalty gone. May be I am off my rocker a bit, but if someone goes out of their way to hurt my best friends, or my family, or anyone I love id assume throw a shoe or two, or even dump a drink or fight before id be hanging with you. (well im not a fighter but you know what I mean). I guess I feel like if you mess my friends then you are messing with me. As I have gotten older, ive come to realize how to important it is to be a source of support for your friends. I have also learned that you cant have it both ways. This luke warm, flakiness, im your friend but when someone hurts you i dont care business is not for me. One thing about me especially these days you can pretty much say you know where you stand, I either like you or I dont. we are either friends or we are not and while I make no claims to be perfect I do think as I get older ive realized how important to be true. It sucks to think someone is there for you are really they are obcessed with the idea of being popular more than being your friend. sigh.. i probably sound bitter (thats mostly the cold talking) because truth be told im not bitter. I am hurt and sad but it happens. Most people would say how can you trust again? I would argue.. how can you not? I can not let one girls need for attention dictate my willingness to receive love. I will keep trusting because I owe that to myself, and when you trust no one you end up losing out on love. There is lots of love out there and sometimes you have to get hurt, really hurt to know who you are where you stand and what you want and need.
bottom line is we are still moving forward because the world is full of good genuine people.
bottom line is we are still moving forward because the world is full of good genuine people.
Monday, March 15, 2010
lets have a laugh
Let me sum up the past week in my life. Last friday ( i think..or maybe it was two weeks ago..lol) anyways, I was at the casino with my 2 of my super hot favorite girls...lost lots of money but that is a whole other story...but was walking around with toilet paper hanging out of my pants.
The next day I went to a friends house.. and well to make a long story short slipped and fell right into the garbage can.
Few days later.. I tried to be a gymnast and somersaulted right smack into the coffee table.
Was going to get an ice pack and instead of walking up the stairs I fell right smack into the wall.
A few hours later I had a great (NOT) idea to play with a lighter and set my own hair on fire and burned my cheek. thank goodness for concealer. dont try that..
Rewind to 2004.. Working at Tutor Time. There was an incident where we (me, my co teacher and friend Lisa along with lots of 3 year olds )were jumping in one of those large blow up jumping castle things. Anyways, again I was trying to be a gymnast and got caught in the side of castle. Twisted up in the protection net... it was quite possibly the funniest moment i have ever had.. Back to 2010 anyways I was at Target and I turn around and there is a little boy named Jacob. He was In my class of three year olds and he was in the castle and happened to help assist in rescuing me. He says hello and says "I can never forget you. You're the teacher that got stuck in the castle. It was so funny."
Why I am telling you all this? Because its freaking hilarious. I really find most my accidents really funny. The best medicine you can give your self is to laugh. Someone said you want people to laugh at you? No I want you to laugh with me. I do take the throne of being the most accident prone proudly.
Lol.. to prove my point. the other day Chris (after the somersault and being stuck like a turtle incident)looks at me and says "Marie" (he and I call each other by our middle names occasionally) he continues with the most seriously look ever. .."living with you is like living in the family matters" (the tv show from the 1990's).. I asked him why?
Chris then says.." because you are clumsier than Steve Urkel.
hahahahaha.. it was quite possibly the funniest thing he has ever said because Steve Urkel was beyond clumsy on that show.
Anyways, the point is life is short. You shld be the first one to smile and giggle at yourself. I have found the clumsiest moments in my life often create the funniest and fondest memories.
I dont know what I would be if I wasnt accident prone, and able to laugh. Laughter heals the heart and is good for the soul. I refuse to take my self seriously ( atleast sometimes)
So what have i learned:
1. Im not meant to be a gymnast. Not in 04' not in 2010
2.There are certain things that should always be done inside and away from bushes, garbage cans and drive ways.
3. Dont play with matches
4. No matter how bad my day, My lil brother can make me giggle like no one else.
5. check your pants before leaving the bathroom..lol
im sure there will lots more memories, injuries and funny stories so to that I say Bring it on and cant wait to laugh with you.
The next day I went to a friends house.. and well to make a long story short slipped and fell right into the garbage can.
Few days later.. I tried to be a gymnast and somersaulted right smack into the coffee table.
Was going to get an ice pack and instead of walking up the stairs I fell right smack into the wall.
A few hours later I had a great (NOT) idea to play with a lighter and set my own hair on fire and burned my cheek. thank goodness for concealer. dont try that..
Rewind to 2004.. Working at Tutor Time. There was an incident where we (me, my co teacher and friend Lisa along with lots of 3 year olds )were jumping in one of those large blow up jumping castle things. Anyways, again I was trying to be a gymnast and got caught in the side of castle. Twisted up in the protection net... it was quite possibly the funniest moment i have ever had.. Back to 2010 anyways I was at Target and I turn around and there is a little boy named Jacob. He was In my class of three year olds and he was in the castle and happened to help assist in rescuing me. He says hello and says "I can never forget you. You're the teacher that got stuck in the castle. It was so funny."
Why I am telling you all this? Because its freaking hilarious. I really find most my accidents really funny. The best medicine you can give your self is to laugh. Someone said you want people to laugh at you? No I want you to laugh with me. I do take the throne of being the most accident prone proudly.
Lol.. to prove my point. the other day Chris (after the somersault and being stuck like a turtle incident)looks at me and says "Marie" (he and I call each other by our middle names occasionally) he continues with the most seriously look ever. .."living with you is like living in the family matters" (the tv show from the 1990's).. I asked him why?
Chris then says.." because you are clumsier than Steve Urkel.
hahahahaha.. it was quite possibly the funniest thing he has ever said because Steve Urkel was beyond clumsy on that show.
Anyways, the point is life is short. You shld be the first one to smile and giggle at yourself. I have found the clumsiest moments in my life often create the funniest and fondest memories.
I dont know what I would be if I wasnt accident prone, and able to laugh. Laughter heals the heart and is good for the soul. I refuse to take my self seriously ( atleast sometimes)
So what have i learned:
1. Im not meant to be a gymnast. Not in 04' not in 2010
2.There are certain things that should always be done inside and away from bushes, garbage cans and drive ways.
3. Dont play with matches
4. No matter how bad my day, My lil brother can make me giggle like no one else.
5. check your pants before leaving the bathroom..lol
im sure there will lots more memories, injuries and funny stories so to that I say Bring it on and cant wait to laugh with you.
So.. my best friend suggested that I blog more. well perhaps she is right..did you miss me? Sometimes I fail to blog because I go through spurts where I am super crabby (I blame of the lack of sun..lately)While this is my blog so I can mouth off as much as I want to.. I feel like I dont want to just go off about stuff that makes me mad. I am also really bad about reflecting..(when it comes to myself anyways. ). If this doesnt make sense well i apologize and Im feeling super creative (dont ask why)plus its 3 Am..
One of the hardest lessons in life is not to take things personally. You know how I am but when I talk about you, Im talking in general terms. Anyways, there will always be that person that is mean. It could be a co worker, manager, friend,etc. I know that it hurts, to feel unaccepted. I know that it is painful when you feel ignored and mislead. But this one of those cliches that is so true.. It's not you it's them. Know that you are amazing, You are beautiful and charming. If someone doesnt want to date you, if someone doesnt want to go out with you because you are not thin enough (etc.) Its ok because you probably dont want them in your life anyways. It really is their loss. Also, like my dear friend stacy said the other day if someone says mean things about you it is often because they are not happy on the inside. What is also interesting about life is Karma. I got to admit that karma can really make me giggle. How many times do we look back and say to ourselves we wish we would have done things differently. The best way to seek revenge on someone who has rejected you, ignored you, treated you poorly is to kill them with kindness. Pray for them and treat them nicely. Well and be the best you. Be successful. Become a hot mama, a doctor, a belly dancer, a business woman, whatever.. the list could go on and on and on
SO.. today I am going to be me. The clumsy crazy goofy me. Im going to be quirky and probably boast my sparkly glasses. Im going to surround myself with people who love me. By the way there are so many people that love you (and me). Its amazing that people are praying for you right now and you dont even realize it.
I hope that today you can be the best you, be proud no matter what anyone else says. Rock what you were blessed. Shine like the star you were destined to be.
Well and no matter what anyone else says you matter to God. With Jesus you will never be rejected, disrespected, ignored or abandoned. He is the Perfect friend.
One of the hardest lessons in life is not to take things personally. You know how I am but when I talk about you, Im talking in general terms. Anyways, there will always be that person that is mean. It could be a co worker, manager, friend,etc. I know that it hurts, to feel unaccepted. I know that it is painful when you feel ignored and mislead. But this one of those cliches that is so true.. It's not you it's them. Know that you are amazing, You are beautiful and charming. If someone doesnt want to date you, if someone doesnt want to go out with you because you are not thin enough (etc.) Its ok because you probably dont want them in your life anyways. It really is their loss. Also, like my dear friend stacy said the other day if someone says mean things about you it is often because they are not happy on the inside. What is also interesting about life is Karma. I got to admit that karma can really make me giggle. How many times do we look back and say to ourselves we wish we would have done things differently. The best way to seek revenge on someone who has rejected you, ignored you, treated you poorly is to kill them with kindness. Pray for them and treat them nicely. Well and be the best you. Be successful. Become a hot mama, a doctor, a belly dancer, a business woman, whatever.. the list could go on and on and on
SO.. today I am going to be me. The clumsy crazy goofy me. Im going to be quirky and probably boast my sparkly glasses. Im going to surround myself with people who love me. By the way there are so many people that love you (and me). Its amazing that people are praying for you right now and you dont even realize it.
I hope that today you can be the best you, be proud no matter what anyone else says. Rock what you were blessed. Shine like the star you were destined to be.
Well and no matter what anyone else says you matter to God. With Jesus you will never be rejected, disrespected, ignored or abandoned. He is the Perfect friend.
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