This! This is why I'm Awesome.

I got an email from Google Voice last night saying that my number would expire if I didn't call or text from it in the next 30 days.  So... why not send some anonymous spooks?   I sent it to about 10 people, and the only one to respond was Mr. R.  SO... I decided to have some fun.   Right off the bat he thinks he knows who it is?  So wrong. Yes, of course I'm going to play along.  I'm pretty proud of myself... so I'm sharing. :) 

Me: When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, May luck be yours on Halloween. 10:28 AM

R: Marcy...sorry for the lapse in communication... thanks for haunting me today 10:33 AM

R: ! 10:33 AM

R: You dressing up as anything? 10:33 AM

R: Wait...who is this??? 10:34 AM

Me: Your apology is accepted, the haunting is expected. Only dressing up as me, because who else would I be? 10:40 AM

R: Approached with rhymes and riddles...apparently I am dealing with a proper villain...my curiosity is piqued ..please tell me with who I speak... 10:44 AM

Me: Riddles and rhymes are exciting at times, you really must agree. Just enjoy the day, may the spooks be at play ... as to who I am, we shall see. 10:54 AM

R: It feels like I am being eaten alive by fire ants...the curiosity may indeed kill this cat! 11:17 AM

Me: Calm yourself and your cat. The ghosts did not want for any of that. They mean you no harm, so please disarm, your brain can now relax. 11:26 AM

R: Can you provide any other clues? Or will you just hide and bemuse? 12:13 PM

Me: Howls and haunts do not like to flaunt, their identity it's true. In time dear mate, the rhyming and bait, will end and you'll know who. 12:25 PM

Me: Boo! Are you ready? The reveal is coming. Here we go, stay steady. Start the roll of drumming. 1:53 PM

R: Drop it! 2:07 PM

Me: Don't be too bitter, just check in on twitter. Take a quick peek for the answer you seek. 2:18 PM

R: Wow... just wow.... that was what my intuition said... 2:20 PM

R: Is this your work phone? 2:51 PM

Me: This number that's used is not on the job. The number that's used is to keep away the mob. 2:54 PM

The Challenge

@alijoy14 Today you must make a list 3 possible ultimate dream jobs. Then share.
— Rachel Anderson (@myfriendrachel) September 26, 2012

Today I was challenged.  The above command was harder than I thought it would be. I've been thinking about it all day.  I've been struggling with this question for years.  If I were to leave my job: Where would I go? What would I do?  What do I want to do?  Most of the time I get stuck there.

Being honest about things I would want to do can be embarrassing.  Some things that I think I would love to do, I have no talent for, whatsoever.  Some things are beyond reality.  I want to work for a baseball team.  I want to own a restaurant. I want to be a professional photographer.  I want to be a band manager.  I'm not qualified for most of these things.

So, the key word here is "possible".  I will try not to sell myself short.  I tend to be pretty amazing. However, I may lack some motivation at times.  Okay, maybe motivation isn't the right term.  Direction is maybe more correct.  I tend to have the inability to dream.  I'm not talking about what you do while you're asleep (although, I don't do that too often either).  I'm talking about life changing goals.  I have a hard time seeing what could be, instead of what is.

Alright, 3 Possible Ultimate Dream jobs.
1. Be a key figure in a Non-profit
2. Accountant/Planner at a Brewery.
3. TBD... I'll get back to you...

Nerdfest Week.

This week is San Diego Comic Con. It will be the first time I'm going for all 4 days.  Last year I only went for an afternoon... and that afternoon was one jam packed with nerdiness.  I can't imagine what kind of trouble a whole 4 days will get me into.
I think what I am most looking forward to is seeing Joshua Jackson in person. I doubt I will have the mental capacity to speak to him, but who knows friends... Who knows.

And of course, the Doctor Who panel.  That will be incredible as well.  SO excited.

Phase 10 - Adventure Style

Every day needs a little adventure... Some days need big adventure.

Today was a day of big adventure.  Just a jam packed day of events.

Adventure happened in phases.

Phase 1: Bring the Car in for some major service and some safety recalls. 

Phase 2: Breakfast at Harbor House Cafe

Phase 3: Kayaking in Huntington Harbor

Phase 4: Was going to see Pirates: Band of Misfits (Mostly because it's in the cheap theater, and David Tennant is in it)  ... however... Phase 4 was cancelled... so... went to pick up the car ... That was fun.

Phase 5: Bonfire. We packed up the truck and headed to the beach.  It was still really early ... but the beach was SOOOO crowded.  No fire pits to be seen.  Seems everyone was looking while driving... right behind us there was a crazy 3 car pile up.  There is no way to explain that horrific sound of the crunching of metal.  The thud. Luckily no one hit us.... so we kept moving.  I jumped out of the truck, on PCH, ran up the sand bank... and started power walking the bike path looking for a pit (in flips... have a little blister on the bottom of my foot now... no biggie).  None. So... bonfire cancelled.  Instead... Starbucks Iced Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte. SOOOOOOO necessary.

Phase 6: I took the 2nd of 3 showers that day... Had to wash my hair with Suave 2 in 1 for Men... because that's all there was.  That was an adventure. My hair wasn't pleased. 

Phase 7: First ever Bacon wrapped hot dog. They say it's the Los Angeles Dog.  I guess. It was all kinds of unhealthy tastiness. 

Phase 8: Dad taking tequila shots... and then making me drink one.  My family is the weirdest and most awesome. 

Phase 9: Using the firepit in the backyard... it was time for S'mores made with Mr. Goodbars.  If you have not tried this... you should.

Phase 10: Went to the theater to see Spiderman again... but it was sold out. SOOOO many people out and about today.   The day was so beautiful... I guess I can understand it.  Instead of the movie... got to visit with my best friend instead.  Besties & Kitties are a good way to end the day of adventure. 

v2.0

Round Two.  This time I actually talked to someone about how to do this.  Basically... water conditioner is pretty important.  And not overfeeding the little guy is pretty important as well. 

There were quite a few to choose from this time... and boy was it tough.  How horrible is it that I was trying to pick one that would match my decor?  :)  Totally matters.   And... a male.  Definitely a male. 

Meet Gilbert Blythe.

He survived a night... I have a feeling he's a keeper. 

Beta Betta v.1.0

I decided I needed a fish.  A starter pet, to come home to, a companion, to talk to, to protect my apartment.  You know.... because that's what we're supposed to do right?  I have been very successful at keeping plants alive.  So why not give an animal a shot right?  

I guess part of me was unsure of myself from the beginning.  I didn't have the heart to actually name it.  I decided to call it Beta Betta v.1.0.  Just because... I have the perfect fish name... and I didn't want to waste it.  My guess is my negative vibes went too far.   

v.1.0 Happy... 

One day later... v.1.0 very very dead. 

I am a horrible horrible person.  No one should ever give me a kid.  Who knows what would happen.

I'm going to give it another shot though... I swear... I can do this.  Really.  

Growing Pains

No... this isn't about the television show.  Although, back in the day I really enjoyed coming home from school knowing that it'd be on... Yeah, my tastes then were a little suspect.

This week has been a tough week for saying goodbye.  And maybe it's not even goodbye... it's just, things are going to be different from now on... let's try and get through it.

First, one of my very dear friends is moving to Minnesota.  He happened to be a coworker of mine, but we never worked together.  When he first started out we sat next to each other in the cubicles.  Our hello to each other every morning was "heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey neighbor".  It was great.  We used to play pranks on each other all the time.  Just little things.  He stood all my pens and markers up on end.  He printed out Mariners posters and posted them all over my desk... just little things.  I cardboard barricaded his desk... and also post it noted his desk. Things that didn't matter, but were fun, and brought us closer together. He has the same personality as my brother... so that kind of ended up being his role.  He was my work brother... just a little bit more mature.  So in the time that I knew him he got engaged and got married.  I flew to Minnesota for the wedding.  I love his wife as well.  We've changed apartments, changed career positions, we've been through a death of a friend, they've had a baby... It's been wonderful knowing them. And they love Jesus, and aren't afraid to talk about it.  I love them and will miss them so very much.  On the upside... I do travel a lot.  And I have not yet been to Target field, and so they have already offered to let me stay with them, and go to a game.  And I will definitely take them up on that offer.

The other "goodbye" was a little bit different.  He's not going anywhere. I had to vent some things about the relationship that I was frustrated about.  That I was unclear about. But in the process, I fear I may have screwed up.  I think I may have ruined it.  Where I screwed up the most was probably not hearing his side.  Yeah, now that I think about it... it was all me talking.... with him on the defensive.  I probably could have handled it differently.  I can be such an idiot some times.

Relationships are hard.  In order to move forward, risk most definitely needs to be taken.  I am awful at that part.  I am adventurous when it comes to the world, I am so afraid when it comes to people.  This attempt at honesty was a big step for me.  I hope I didn't make a mistake.

So... I think the theme of the week was... Growing Pains hurt like hell.  But how else are we gonna grow?

What I'm listening to... Nothing new. Broken Bells still plays on my car stereo every single day.
What I'm watching... Nothing new. It's summer.  Go outside. :)