Off to Oklahoma they go...

Lyric: I'm through with playing by the rules of someone elses game... I'm Through excepting limits, 'cause someone says they're so" Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked
Actually this whole song is just fantastic; I reeeeaaaally want to see this performed.

So the family has run away to Oklahoma, and I am here as statistics will not allow me to miss any days whatsoever xp.  Four days with the house to myself....oh boy! hehehe  Me being the wild child I am, I'll probably spend it with a book bahahah.
I guess I really don't have a theme today....Though I really need to start exercising again.  I've lost weight (woot!) But I know it's physical activity that really make it look good, and me feel good.  It's just so hard! Ha!  I mustmustmust.....

Quirkle: Betty White is my hero

Thankfuls: Cute little old ladies
Thinking
Inspiration
Innovation

Brightspots:  FINALLY finding liquid glycerin! (I'm making mason jar snowglobes! :)
Finding the most hilarious thing for Hilary's globe
Resisting the urge to buy what I wasn't looking for
Helping Syd get her lunch

:)

Lyric:

Some days I just love people.  For example the tuition lady at school is awesome.  Sick and miserable and still hilarious.  I must strive to be more like this!!!
So one of my new goals, and this may sound a bit  hokey, is to be moe in tune with myself.  See I told you! Gosh I sound like a hippie...but what I mean by this is really know and understand what I may think about a certain person, thing or idea and not let others dictate my opinion on the matter.  At the same time, I want to be open minded and willing to change my mind, but in a nutshell, bot let others biases determine if I like it or not.

Quirkle: Clutter irritates me, but I am NOT a neat freak at all...what?

Thankfuls:
Happy People
Crafty people
genius ideas
foodies x)
People

Bright Spots:  Tuition Lady
watching syd make earrings
sewing with my neighbor (skirt is slowly but surely getting done!!)
Possibly actually understanding stats?!
Reminding jess about her appt.

Thankful for the Awesome People in my life

Lyric:  "I won't be afraid, No I won't be afraid, Just as long, as you stand, stand by me." Ben E. King

Alright I have some somberish thoughts but I'm going to try to add an upbeat/encouraging note as well so lets see what I can do.
Today I found out that one of my childhood friends has been missing for 3 days.  I don't talk to her anymore and haven't for a long time, but it's still frightening and very sobering.  Appreciate what you have and love those around you because there are no guarantees.  Hoping Leah is alright and remembering her...
Okey now to try for happier things...
Worked out for the 2nd day in a row....woah! x)
This is my optimist note:  All about optimistic people and how to become one!! Yes you can actually learn to be an optimist; fantastic I say!! http://www.sensophy.com/3-things-optimistic-people-do-differently/ (Psst I found this on polish-my-crown.com)
Favorite...
Songs at the Moment- Paradise by Coldplay
Losing My Religion by R.E.M. but cover by Dia Frampton (LOVELOVELOVE)
God Gave Me You by Blake Shelton

Non techy things: Sudoku
Word Puzzles
Books!
Learning to Sew with my neighbor

Actors:  Robert Downey Jr.
Will Smith
Matt Damon
Steve Carrell

Quirkle:  I HATE Dear John (movie) and I refuse to watch it ever again

Thankfuls: Friends and family
humor
random entertaining blonde moments
A support system of amazing people

Brightspots: Hanging out with Suze x)
Having the urge to work out
Getting a text from someone I haven't talked to in ages
Suzy's freaking out face as she was launched into the air and almost kicked my brother in the head

This is just a post about Leah and info on her.  They say everylittle bit helps...
Leah Ludwig was last seen in Stratford Wisconsin at a club she was working at -Teasers. She left the club telling her friend she was leaving with a guy named Jeff to get some money and would be right back. She never returned and has been missing for 3 days. She was last seen driving a Purple Dodge Grand Caravan. She was wearing a black knee length coat with a whit scarf and black boots with fur on... top. Leah is 5'7, 95 pounds, white, blonde medium length hair, and blue eyes with an implanted diamond by her right eye. If you have seen her or have any information regarding her whereabouts please contact your local police department.

Snowwww is everywhere!!

Lyric: "Oh no I've said to much, I haven't said enough." Losing My Religion- R.E.M. but posted because of Dia Frampton's cover, which I am completely in love with.

Worked out at work today(the new job referenced in thankfuls) and man it is hard work!!   Is it weird that I am hoping I'll be sore tomorrow?? Solely for the reason that it will have meant that I worked out hard!!  If you want it you gotta work for it; Most definitely the truth.  And that is the base of my thought today:  That dream job, those rock hard abs, that dream guy, whatever you want to achieve, it isn't going to come for free and there's never a guarantee it will be easy.   But if you want it bad enough, you'll find a way to make it happen.  In the end, all the hard work and long hours you put in will make your accomplishment that much sweeter.  "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." -A Cinderella Story.  The fear of failure or rejection is always on our minds because everyone HATES the feeling that accompanies it.  But if we allow that fear to become the dominant emotion, we hold ourselves back from fantastic possibilities.

Quirkle: LOVE cherries, HATE maraschino ones. blech

Thankfuls: New Job!
Will power
Smartness
oreos pb and banana x)

Bright Spots: Oreo with a slice of banana and peanutbutter, mashed between the chocolate with the creme= BLISS
Big Beautiful snowflakes
Meeting the guy my dad used to work for when I was a wee child
Worked out! I know it's shocking x)

One of those things

Lyric: So lonely inside, so busy out there, and all you wanted was someone who cares"  Michelle Branch All You Wanted

Trying to snap out of a moody blues funk, as I do not enjoy myself in this state!
Favorite...:
Quotes- "Step One: Buy A Sword. Step 2: Name it Kindness. Step 3: Start Killing People With Kindness." -Friend's Facebook Status, I busted up laughing
"You will regret eating that cookie, You'll never regret running that mile." Pin on Pinterest
"Never Say Anything About Yourself That You Do Not Want To Come True." Brian Tracy

Fashions:
Scarves are the best accessories
Color is NEVER a bad thing
Leggings are not pants; I should not see your tush.


Foods/Snacks: Apples or bananas with peanut butter= OMNOMNOMNOM!
peanut butter in general is a good time xp
Fave cereal with greek yogurt versus milk and cereal. Just as good x)
A dash of vanilla extract in my plain yogurt or oatmeal


Quirkle:  I like groups of 3's if you couldn't tell...

Thankfuls: Peanut butter
Silly People
Music...definitely music

Bright Spots: apples and PB (Are you noticing a trend here? ;)
Watching Person of Interest Ep. 3
Parachute on my Pandora
Pinterest
Re-confirmation of my T-bell rendezvous tomorrow

Run Run Run....Or that's what I need to do at least

Lyric:

Hm hm hm....well today I want to talk about the easiest way to a) beautify yourself, b)make others happier, c) make you happier and c) be a friendlier, more approachable person.  This wondrous trick? SMILE!  I noticed it today when we were at El Mezcal (See Bright Spots) when our waitress was serving us.  I'm sure she is a great lovely person, but the fact that I never saw her smile just made her seem down and unfriendly and unapproachable.  It made me reflect on how often do I walk around just frowning or looking unfriendly.  Now don't necessarily walk around grinning as widely as possible at all times of the day.  No that would make you look like a crazed serial killer.  But don't be afraid to smile at someone in the grocery store or when you are making conversation (if the topic is appropriate that is.) Bear those pearly whites! In a friendly non-frightening way that is... ;)

Quirkle: I HATE egg nog....it is complete nasty sauce

Thankfuls: Humor
Weirdness
Mexican Food
Green flip flop slippers

Brightspots: Eating at El Mezcal, the most amaaaazing mex place ever
Talking to silly marv x)
matching clothes/colors with the elders in our meeting...hilarious x)

Post Thanksgiving and Thanksgivingness

Lyric: "And I'm Not Sure What This Is Gonna Be, But With My Eyes Closed All I See, Is The Skyline, Through The Window, With The Moon Above You And The Streets Below..." Parachute- Kiss Me Slowly

Thankgiving was faaantabulous!  The gang usually gathers at my families house for the feasting and this year was no exception!  It was defnitely a smaller crowd than usual, but definitely not complaining; I actually really enjoyed it that way!  Not that I don't love having the rest of my family there, it just seemed much more relaxed and close.

Since it was just Thanksgiving, I feel like I should do something about being thankful....But I don't want to be redundant since I do post "Thankfuls'" everyday.  So I'll just keep it short and sweet.
Be Thankful for:  The people and things you have, even when they drive you crazy!  You never know when everything could change so cherish it.
Life- You have it so be glad for it!  Even times are tough and miserable, be thankful that you have the chance to be alive.
Health:  You never know what you have until it's gone, and you never know when it can be snatched or altered so fill those lungs with air and be glad!
Dark Times: They make you stronger
Friends & Family- These support systems are what will help you through the bad times and enjoy with you the good times.
Chocolate- don't need a reason x)

Quirkle: Love to dress quirky and different but still VERY conscious of what others think about me

Thankfuls:
Leftovers! x)
My cousin is getting married to an amazing person
Strength of Others
Support From Others
Seeing my family
Willpower
My Uncle's culinary skill with fish x)

Bright Spots: Shopping! (Only bought one thing, which was about 11 dollars; SO proud of myself x)
Watched The Fast and The Furious with the bros.
Seeing someone who I haven't seen in YEARS (like 7)
Football with the fam x)