Just Friends?

Ok Ok... I promise that this blog will not be all about relationship advice, because first of all that would be boring and second of all I am not that knowledgeable in the subject, HOWEVER.. there is one thing that even after many good relationships (and just a few less fortunate ones) I still have an issue wrapping my head around.. JUST FRIENDS...

For me its either you truly are JUST friends, or there's the obvious attraction and if its not known mutually then it should be, right?

And you can't be just friends, when you really aren't friends in the first place. I love it when some people (as I will promise to do from here on out NEVER mention names, unless it is to give clear credit) say they are "Just Friends" but haven't hung out with that person once as friends..hanging out at a bar, or meeting them "conveniently" out multiple times doesn't mean your friends...(sorry to spoil your definition)

So getting back to my point, if you like the other person let them know, if you don't recieve the compliment back then yes your ego may be hurt, but in the long run you will be so happy that you know the truth and 4 months later your not still being "Just Friends"

And if you do honestly want to be just friends, then maybe also say that..it makes it easier on your friendship, and most likely you will actually be able to cherish that friendship much longer..

I will leave it with this.. above is completely MY two cents on the subject I in NO way am trying to force people to think like me..although I think it may help some "friendships" but I will also admit I have had problems with this exact subject so maybe its just my own therapy..


Happy weekend!! Go out and make lots of friends! :)

Just Friends?

Ok Ok... I promise that this blog will not be all about relationship advice, because first of all that would be boring and second of all I am not that knowledgeable in the subject, HOWEVER.. there is one thing that even after many good relationships (and just a few less fortunate ones) I still have an issue wrapping my head around.. JUST FRIENDS...

For me its either you truly are JUST friends, or there's the obvious attraction and if its not known mutually then it should be, right?

And you can't be just friends, when you really aren't friends in the first place. I love it when some people (as I will promise to do from here on out NEVER mention names, unless it is to give clear credit) say they are "Just Friends" but haven't hung out with that person once as friends..hanging out at a bar, or meeting them "conveniently" out multiple times doesn't mean your friends...(sorry to spoil your definition)

So getting back to my point, if you like the other person let them know, if you don't recieve the compliment back then yes your ego may be hurt, but in the long run you will be so happy that you know the truth and 4 months later your not still being "Just Friends"

And if you do honestly want to be just friends, then maybe also say that..it makes it easier on your friendship, and most likely you will actually be able to cherish that friendship much longer..

I will leave it with this.. above is completely MY two cents on the subject I in NO way am trying to force people to think like me..although I think it may help some "friendships" but I will also admit I have had problems with this exact subject so maybe its just my own therapy..


Happy weekend!! Go out and make lots of friends! :)

The List of Awesome

Ok so I will definitely be the first one to admit, this is not the most creative blog..because I totally have taken the idea from one of my other favorite blogs.. http://1000awesomethings.com/ (if you haven't checked it out before definitely do so)

Anyways although as said above there is already a 1000Awesome things (plus more) we each have our own list of awesome!

This morning reminded me of some of the simplier awesome things..

1) A great "home brewed" cup of coffee!
Thanks to Dunkin Donuts now selling at grocery stores, almost anyone can make a great & cheap cup for themselves!!




2) Being the first one in the office, and having those few quiet moments to yourself, before the usual hectic-ness of the day begins..

3) an amazingly fun outfit..although I will admit this morning I didn't do the best job of finding one, when you do its pretty awesome!

4) starting your morning by looking forward to a great happy hour that is planned for IMMEDIATELY after work! there's really nothing quite like having something fun planned for the end of a LONG workday (esp. when you get to share it with great friends)!



I could go on for quite awhile, but thought I would let you know the awesome parts of this Thursday morning!

Please feel free to comment about your awesome things! and I look forward to adding to my awesome list soon!

Happy Thursday everyone!

The List of Awesome

Ok so I will definitely be the first one to admit, this is not the most creative blog..because I totally have taken the idea from one of my other favorite blogs.. http://1000awesomethings.com/ (if you haven't checked it out before definitely do so)

Anyways although as said above there is already a 1000Awesome things (plus more) we each have our own list of awesome!

This morning reminded me of some of the simplier awesome things..

1) A great "home brewed" cup of coffee!
Thanks to Dunkin Donuts now selling at grocery stores, almost anyone can make a great & cheap cup for themselves!!




2) Being the first one in the office, and having those few quiet moments to yourself, before the usual hectic-ness of the day begins..

3) an amazingly fun outfit..although I will admit this morning I didn't do the best job of finding one, when you do its pretty awesome!

4) starting your morning by looking forward to a great happy hour that is planned for IMMEDIATELY after work! there's really nothing quite like having something fun planned for the end of a LONG workday (esp. when you get to share it with great friends)!



I could go on for quite awhile, but thought I would let you know the awesome parts of this Thursday morning!

Please feel free to comment about your awesome things! and I look forward to adding to my awesome list soon!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Dreams vs. Reality

So it is, I gave in or as I like to say I am becoming a better movie goer...
There were years I refused to ever go to the movies because of the extra costs..but now after finally giving in here and there I have realized that there really is something about going to the theater (minus the over priced candy & coke)

So last night I went and saw Inception. I had heard about it from multiple people and was intrigued to see it for myself. I knew it was about the analysis of one's dreams but didn't know much more than that.



Come to find out, it was quite incredible. I think the best part for me was the uniqueness of the plot. Of course we have all woken up from either a really awesome dream, or really horrible (ekk I am being chased by a giant optupus) dream and wondered what the.. or does that somehow mean something? Well this story goes deeper, literally and figuratively... It of course was a little over the top dramatic but what Hollywood film isn't these days..

I won't say too much more..because to those who are reading I would hate to spoil anything.. But I will say its worth those few bucks to go and see the film

CAUTION: get ready to start analyzing your dreams!!

"Dreams feel real while we're in them. It's only when we wake up that we realize something was actually strange."

Dreams vs. Reality

So it is, I gave in or as I like to say I am becoming a better movie goer...
There were years I refused to ever go to the movies because of the extra costs..but now after finally giving in here and there I have realized that there really is something about going to the theater (minus the over priced candy & coke)

So last night I went and saw Inception. I had heard about it from multiple people and was intrigued to see it for myself. I knew it was about the analysis of one's dreams but didn't know much more than that.



Come to find out, it was quite incredible. I think the best part for me was the uniqueness of the plot. Of course we have all woken up from either a really awesome dream, or really horrible (ekk I am being chased by a giant optupus) dream and wondered what the.. or does that somehow mean something? Well this story goes deeper, literally and figuratively... It of course was a little over the top dramatic but what Hollywood film isn't these days..

I won't say too much more..because to those who are reading I would hate to spoil anything.. But I will say its worth those few bucks to go and see the film

CAUTION: get ready to start analyzing your dreams!!

"Dreams feel real while we're in them. It's only when we wake up that we realize something was actually strange."

How do you stumble?

Have any of you heard of StumbleUpon? I was introduced to it a while back, and fell in love with it for quite some time..after the move and the job and life in general I forgot about it (kinda like this blog) but I have just re-introduced it back and its amazing here are some amazing photos.. I will give the props right back to each artist, as it is deserved..



http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2fXPmo/www.younggalleryphoto.com/photography/brandt/brandt.html

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2VuXD6/www.colerise.com/




http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1nGpc3/www.outdoor-photos.com/

Thanks to these great artists...Everyone should definitely give StumbleUpon a try..They have tons of different topics you can choose from, I just happened to become amused with photography today!

ENJOY!

How do you stumble?

Have any of you heard of StumbleUpon? I was introduced to it a while back, and fell in love with it for quite some time..after the move and the job and life in general I forgot about it (kinda like this blog) but I have just re-introduced it back and its amazing here are some amazing photos.. I will give the props right back to each artist, as it is deserved..



http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2fXPmo/www.younggalleryphoto.com/photography/brandt/brandt.html

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2VuXD6/www.colerise.com/




http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1nGpc3/www.outdoor-photos.com/

Thanks to these great artists...Everyone should definitely give StumbleUpon a try..They have tons of different topics you can choose from, I just happened to become amused with photography today!

ENJOY!

I'm Back...

Not that anyone has been reading this..why should they I haven't posted since LAST October..WOW! how life has changed..

Anyways I won't spend too much time on trying to catch everyone up but I thought I would give you a quick peak of my life in the last say umm.. 9 months

-broke up with the boyfriend of 2 1/2 years
-survived the worst ever snow storm that DC (Mid Atlantic) has ever been through
-became a maid of honor for the first time..best of all it was for my beautiful sister
-saw my one and only sister get married to the best brother in law anyone could ask for :)
-still at the same job, still living in northern VA
-signed up for my first EVER marathon, and now attempting to train
-climbed my first ever "real" mountain (including some rock climbing)
-now experiencing one of the worst summers the DC area has seen

Those are the "bigger" things that have happened..of course I left out some of the smaller ones, but its probably for the better considering this is a public blog!

So like I said here I am again..I want to make a committment starting TODAY, July 26, 2010 that I will keep up with this..whether its completely boring for most I hope to at least share my life stories and experiences with some and inspire others along the way...

What you all can look forward to is a few HUGE changes that will hopefully be happening sooner than later..

1) Finding a new apartment, with a new roommate (and yes theres only 2 of us :)
2) Finding a new job, in the next 6 months
3) Running my first marathon, deadline Oct. 31

I will also be posting more about my marathon..including the amazing charity I have decided to run for..more later!

Goodbye for now! Promise to be back soon!

I'm Back...

Not that anyone has been reading this..why should they I haven't posted since LAST October..WOW! how life has changed..

Anyways I won't spend too much time on trying to catch everyone up but I thought I would give you a quick peak of my life in the last say umm.. 9 months

-broke up with the boyfriend of 2 1/2 years
-survived the worst ever snow storm that DC (Mid Atlantic) has ever been through
-became a maid of honor for the first time..best of all it was for my beautiful sister
-saw my one and only sister get married to the best brother in law anyone could ask for :)
-still at the same job, still living in northern VA
-signed up for my first EVER marathon, and now attempting to train
-climbed my first ever "real" mountain (including some rock climbing)
-now experiencing one of the worst summers the DC area has seen

Those are the "bigger" things that have happened..of course I left out some of the smaller ones, but its probably for the better considering this is a public blog!

So like I said here I am again..I want to make a committment starting TODAY, July 26, 2010 that I will keep up with this..whether its completely boring for most I hope to at least share my life stories and experiences with some and inspire others along the way...

What you all can look forward to is a few HUGE changes that will hopefully be happening sooner than later..

1) Finding a new apartment, with a new roommate (and yes theres only 2 of us :)
2) Finding a new job, in the next 6 months
3) Running my first marathon, deadline Oct. 31

I will also be posting more about my marathon..including the amazing charity I have decided to run for..more later!

Goodbye for now! Promise to be back soon!