Simultaneously polarized
I find myself sometimes in the bizarre place of feeling opposite, strong emotions at the exact same time. Right now, there are some things that I am very excited about. There are some things that really frustrate me. Both are very much in the centre of my attention right now, and I end up going around in circles (mentally...although literally might help me chill a bit). It's exhausting!
Here's a question. When does frustration become a bad attitude?
Pseudonyms
I'm grabbing the following list from the one, the only, the famous K-Dog...with the same disclaimer that I did not make it up, I'm just filling in the blanks.
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet and current street name) Jody McAllister
2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your dad's side, your favorite candy) Etta Jelly Belly
3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first two or three letters of your middle name) A-Ell
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Blue Dog
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Ellen Truro
6.YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (first 3 letters of your last name, last 3 letters of mother's maiden name, first 3 letters of your pet's name) Carheazoe
7. JEDI NAME: (middle name spelled backwards, your mom's maiden name spelled backwards) Nelleaehs
8. ‘ADULT’ STAR NAME: (middle name, street you grew up on) Ellen Killarney (remember, this came from the pastor's wife)
9. SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, the automobile you drive) The Blue Tercel
I don't think most of these have worked out as well for me as perhaps for some others, but I thought I'd give it a go.
10 Things That Made Me Smile Today...
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1. Sleeping in until 7:45 and somehow still getting to work on time!
2. Purchasing a ticket for a dessert theatre to be held in two weeks.
3. Knowing that (given stat holiday and remaining vacation time) each week in May will be a 4 day work week for me.
4. Sharing Jelly Bellies with someone who appreciates them as much as I do.
5. Seeing the sun on Friday evening after a week of miserable, cold rain.
6. The excitement on someone's face to share progress toward a goal.
7. Kristi's "Potty Song"
8. Samosas, Chicken Korma, and Roti.
9. Reflecting on Trinidad and connecting with those who experienced it with me.
10. Crawling into my pj's before 10 pm and thinking of what I would like to read for the next hour or so...
Randoms
1. An incredible spirit of unity in worship seemed to permeate all three Easter services I experienced this weekend. I think the best Easter I can remember.
2. I love Jelly Bellies.
3. I realized this weekend that I am no longer one who reads for leisure. I miss it...but where would I find the time? This summer maybe.
4. My brother gets married in
one month!!!
5. Saw Pride & Prejudice. I loved, I loved, I loved it!
6. Brunch. Always a good time.
7. I can't figure out if I am more energized by being around others or being by myself.
8. My car is 75% paid for and still in fantastic shape!
