I was sent this article the other day by one of the directors at my place of employment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/us/politics/18early.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&ref=politics
The article describes how young aides at major companies are getting up at 4 and 5 am every morning to pour over news clippings to "synthesize it, summarize it and spin it, before their bosses start the day well prepared."
This is actually a component of my job. I listen and transcribe news clips before I go to bed every night and I rise around 6 am to catch all of the morning clips and compile them into a summary for the executive team at work.
it's kind of nice to know i'm not the only one who spends all hours pouring over the news in the wee morning hours.
I could start a Facebook group...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sagi-WHAT?!
**I'll say hey you say baby how's your day i'll say crazy...** (yes this is my ring tone...)
Me: Hello?
J: Hey
**random chit chat**
J: so are you still a Capricorn?
Me: Nope, i'm a Sagittarius.
J: Oh really? yea i'm a Virgo now.
Me: Now...? i've always been a Sagittarius...
J: Oh so you didn't change
Me:.......hunh?
J: They changed all the astrological signs, you might not be a Sagittarius anymore.
**I dash to computer and google madly**
Me: WTF, what's a Ophiucus?
J: i'm guessing you're the new sign?
Me: yea no longer a Sagittarius by one day...
So that was how my weekend unfolded itself. I lost my astrological identity. Not that i ever paid all that much attention to astrology but I always felt that i was a Sagittarius, I mean the personality traits always made sense. Fire sign, fiery temper, redheaded. And i know you're thinking but they make those traits so general that they could apply to anyone. But check out this one: *ahem* "Because of their desire for change, Sagittarians may have a hard time committing to a relationship for very long."
Now if that's not me to a T then i don't know what is.
Of course i've now had to learn my new personality traits. They're pretty much the same across the board on all websites:
* A seeker of wisdom and knowledge (it has taken me 7 years to complete my undergrad because i kept extending my degree)
* A flamboyant dressing sense, favouring bright colours. ( i LOVE colour)
* Authority looks upon him/her well (very obedient, never got into trouble.. missed that rebellious gene)
* Would make a great architect or builder (ok we strike out here)
* Number 12 is the lucky number.
* Will have a big family but will leave home at an early age (i LOVE the idea of a big family but am concerned about its practicality...and well...i've left home a couple times...and came back....but i was only 18 the first time)
But my favorite, and the one i think is the most applicable personally, was found on one website which declared that Ophiucus' are "wearers of plaid".
I am choosing to interpret this as my astrological sign understanding my love of country music. Accordingly, when i walked past the display in Walmart with $9 plaid shirts...i bought two.
Me: Hello?
J: Hey
**random chit chat**
J: so are you still a Capricorn?
Me: Nope, i'm a Sagittarius.
J: Oh really? yea i'm a Virgo now.
Me: Now...? i've always been a Sagittarius...
J: Oh so you didn't change
Me:.......hunh?
J: They changed all the astrological signs, you might not be a Sagittarius anymore.
**I dash to computer and google madly**
Me: WTF, what's a Ophiucus?
J: i'm guessing you're the new sign?
Me: yea no longer a Sagittarius by one day...
So that was how my weekend unfolded itself. I lost my astrological identity. Not that i ever paid all that much attention to astrology but I always felt that i was a Sagittarius, I mean the personality traits always made sense. Fire sign, fiery temper, redheaded. And i know you're thinking but they make those traits so general that they could apply to anyone. But check out this one: *ahem* "Because of their desire for change, Sagittarians may have a hard time committing to a relationship for very long."
Now if that's not me to a T then i don't know what is.
Of course i've now had to learn my new personality traits. They're pretty much the same across the board on all websites:
* A seeker of wisdom and knowledge (it has taken me 7 years to complete my undergrad because i kept extending my degree)
* A flamboyant dressing sense, favouring bright colours. ( i LOVE colour)
* Authority looks upon him/her well (very obedient, never got into trouble.. missed that rebellious gene)
* Would make a great architect or builder (ok we strike out here)
* Number 12 is the lucky number.
* Will have a big family but will leave home at an early age (i LOVE the idea of a big family but am concerned about its practicality...and well...i've left home a couple times...and came back....but i was only 18 the first time)
But my favorite, and the one i think is the most applicable personally, was found on one website which declared that Ophiucus' are "wearers of plaid".
I am choosing to interpret this as my astrological sign understanding my love of country music. Accordingly, when i walked past the display in Walmart with $9 plaid shirts...i bought two.
Monday, January 10, 2011
The Year of....
i'm a bad blogger....i know, a really bad blogger. i fall off the band wagon whenever life gets too interesting. I will try and be better in case there is someone out there who actually reads this since i know how frustrating it is when my favorite bloggers don't have any entries for a couple months....like how i just suggested i'm someone's favorite blogger? oh dear.
so my girlfriend K has decided that 2011 is the "Year of K." Everyone seems to have "their" so called year. My friend J claims it was her 23rd year because that is when everything fell into place for her educationally, professionally, romantically etc. She convinced me that 23 would be a fantastic year and 23 came and went and meh it wasn't bad but it wasn't fantastic and didn't really feel like the year of me. I'm still waiting for the "Year of Me" but i'm using that theme and slightly trying something new for 2011.
My New Year's resolutions this year are:
- To be kick ass professionally
- To get a permanent job placement and stop working contract positions
- To save enough to purchase a condo by the end of the year
now i don't think 2011 is necessarily going to be the "Year of Me" in exactly the same way as for K, but i think it will be a year for myself in that i'm going to focus my energy on myself, on improving myself in every aspect of my life and of becoming a stronger more independent person than i am already.
This year i will not worry about not being in the same place as all of my friends. This year i will acknowledge my age and the success that has already come my way and be happy with what i achieve.
This year i will not reach past what is realistic, nor will i compare myself to people who are in entirely different places than myself.
This year happiness will be an integral part of my lifestyle and those things which do not add to my life in any way will be cast off to make room for something new.
This year i will let love find me if it so chooses and i will not worry, nor actively seek out relationships because i have so many other things that i should focus on for myself in the present. Worrying about being the "single friend" in my circle of girlfriends will no longer be a concern because I will accept that everything happens in its own time.
I will embrace new situations, opportunities and people. I will relinquish control over those things which i ultimately have little control over and accept what comes my way.
It's time to turn a page and be a better person.
Oh Brave New World. Hello 2011.
so my girlfriend K has decided that 2011 is the "Year of K." Everyone seems to have "their" so called year. My friend J claims it was her 23rd year because that is when everything fell into place for her educationally, professionally, romantically etc. She convinced me that 23 would be a fantastic year and 23 came and went and meh it wasn't bad but it wasn't fantastic and didn't really feel like the year of me. I'm still waiting for the "Year of Me" but i'm using that theme and slightly trying something new for 2011.
My New Year's resolutions this year are:
- To be kick ass professionally
- To get a permanent job placement and stop working contract positions
- To save enough to purchase a condo by the end of the year
now i don't think 2011 is necessarily going to be the "Year of Me" in exactly the same way as for K, but i think it will be a year for myself in that i'm going to focus my energy on myself, on improving myself in every aspect of my life and of becoming a stronger more independent person than i am already.
This year i will not worry about not being in the same place as all of my friends. This year i will acknowledge my age and the success that has already come my way and be happy with what i achieve.
This year i will not reach past what is realistic, nor will i compare myself to people who are in entirely different places than myself.
This year happiness will be an integral part of my lifestyle and those things which do not add to my life in any way will be cast off to make room for something new.
This year i will let love find me if it so chooses and i will not worry, nor actively seek out relationships because i have so many other things that i should focus on for myself in the present. Worrying about being the "single friend" in my circle of girlfriends will no longer be a concern because I will accept that everything happens in its own time.
I will embrace new situations, opportunities and people. I will relinquish control over those things which i ultimately have little control over and accept what comes my way.
It's time to turn a page and be a better person.
Oh Brave New World. Hello 2011.
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