Hello everyone! By the way, thank you for comments I have been getting, its nice to know that people are reading the blog......
I think I'll cover a few topics today.... some that have made me laugh a bit lately.
I've been curious about this new hot book "Fifty Shades of Grey." Now, this book apparently is not for the faint of heart and has some very explicit topics. I went back and forth...do I, don't I. So I was reading some reviews etc. One in particular made me laugh....Some 'man' was commenting that the popularity of this book was simply due to the fact that this may be the first sexually explicit book that women have read! Hence, the reason for the popularity. God forbid it should be popular because it is well written, and likable! LOL..now who is this ass? I wonder, because what a ballsy ( or shall I say lack thereof) kind of statement it that? I hazard a bet that those choosing this book are not afraid of a little steam. Made me wonder if this guy was a author, and how exciting his books might be to read. ( yes, sarcasm, intended!) So, this propelled me to read it. I love a challenge, and frankly this 'review' drove me to it. I started reading it today, I'll let you know if I can handle it. LOL
I think I have about had it with the news and all of these concerns about my health and well being. I was listening to the news the other day and all I was hearing was the risks of this, the downfalls of that. That essentially - all things are bad for you. The topper was this new study on BMI (Body Mass Index). Turns out that number may not be tough enough to achieve! Now this study of approximately 1800 people (hello!! How is this a valid study?) says that those who think they are healthy, and have a good BMI, don't. What the hell does that mean? I'm not perfect and my BMI is not in the range it should be. (This would mean I would have to weigh 110lbs, I'm not sure I was EVER that!). Anyway, I was struck at how stupid this all was. The people they were interviewing had perfectly, healthy, looking bodies!!! Seriously! What was the point. To shame the country into getting healthier? Yeah, I'm not sure that's workin' for anybody. So, I am screwed with the BMI thing - but funny thing to mention here. Just got my physical and all of my blood work, etc. is excellent. Not a concern in sight! AND I don't weigh 110! Yahoo!!
Had to watch a video on corporate ethics. You know the one, where we are told not to accept gifts etc. All good practices. I remember when these new, stricter laws were passed by our politicians. To better protect us, the consumer, from a business deal that might be clouded by a steak dinner, or a golf game. But then it struck me.... I wonder if our Washington politicians have to watch these yearly ethics reminders. And, hey, how would things be if we indeed, no longer had politicians taking those elaborate trips, or many , many fine dinners from the lobbiest? Hmmm.. do you think that these gifts influence our politicians? Yup, I wonder who makes the ethics video for Congress? Had to laugh at that one!
Finally -. I turn 44 this coming week...Geez, remember when 40 was old! My birthday's don't bother me number wise, they bother me growth wise. Did I do enough this last year to grow? Did I achieve the goals I set for myself? Not sure about that. There are things that I lost that I wished I hadn't. There are things I gained, that I wish I hadn't. But I also gained alot of good things too. It was a tough year, 43. Probably, the whole "Year of Canadian Adaptation" that I experienced. I continually work, to try to find the best me I can. I struggle with how to marry the women who wears the carharts and mucks the barn, to the one who loves to shop at Nordstroms and smell great leather products at Coach and Burberry. Still working on that one.
So, here's to 44!!!! I have this really cool, old window, hanging in my living room, that speaks volumes to me. I bought it because of what it says and I think, this year, this will be my motto.........
I think I'll cover a few topics today.... some that have made me laugh a bit lately.
I've been curious about this new hot book "Fifty Shades of Grey." Now, this book apparently is not for the faint of heart and has some very explicit topics. I went back and forth...do I, don't I. So I was reading some reviews etc. One in particular made me laugh....Some 'man' was commenting that the popularity of this book was simply due to the fact that this may be the first sexually explicit book that women have read! Hence, the reason for the popularity. God forbid it should be popular because it is well written, and likable! LOL..now who is this ass? I wonder, because what a ballsy ( or shall I say lack thereof) kind of statement it that? I hazard a bet that those choosing this book are not afraid of a little steam. Made me wonder if this guy was a author, and how exciting his books might be to read. ( yes, sarcasm, intended!) So, this propelled me to read it. I love a challenge, and frankly this 'review' drove me to it. I started reading it today, I'll let you know if I can handle it. LOL
I think I have about had it with the news and all of these concerns about my health and well being. I was listening to the news the other day and all I was hearing was the risks of this, the downfalls of that. That essentially - all things are bad for you. The topper was this new study on BMI (Body Mass Index). Turns out that number may not be tough enough to achieve! Now this study of approximately 1800 people (hello!! How is this a valid study?) says that those who think they are healthy, and have a good BMI, don't. What the hell does that mean? I'm not perfect and my BMI is not in the range it should be. (This would mean I would have to weigh 110lbs, I'm not sure I was EVER that!). Anyway, I was struck at how stupid this all was. The people they were interviewing had perfectly, healthy, looking bodies!!! Seriously! What was the point. To shame the country into getting healthier? Yeah, I'm not sure that's workin' for anybody. So, I am screwed with the BMI thing - but funny thing to mention here. Just got my physical and all of my blood work, etc. is excellent. Not a concern in sight! AND I don't weigh 110! Yahoo!!
Had to watch a video on corporate ethics. You know the one, where we are told not to accept gifts etc. All good practices. I remember when these new, stricter laws were passed by our politicians. To better protect us, the consumer, from a business deal that might be clouded by a steak dinner, or a golf game. But then it struck me.... I wonder if our Washington politicians have to watch these yearly ethics reminders. And, hey, how would things be if we indeed, no longer had politicians taking those elaborate trips, or many , many fine dinners from the lobbiest? Hmmm.. do you think that these gifts influence our politicians? Yup, I wonder who makes the ethics video for Congress? Had to laugh at that one!
Finally -. I turn 44 this coming week...Geez, remember when 40 was old! My birthday's don't bother me number wise, they bother me growth wise. Did I do enough this last year to grow? Did I achieve the goals I set for myself? Not sure about that. There are things that I lost that I wished I hadn't. There are things I gained, that I wish I hadn't. But I also gained alot of good things too. It was a tough year, 43. Probably, the whole "Year of Canadian Adaptation" that I experienced. I continually work, to try to find the best me I can. I struggle with how to marry the women who wears the carharts and mucks the barn, to the one who loves to shop at Nordstroms and smell great leather products at Coach and Burberry. Still working on that one.
So, here's to 44!!!! I have this really cool, old window, hanging in my living room, that speaks volumes to me. I bought it because of what it says and I think, this year, this will be my motto.........
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention
of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body
but rather to skid in side ways, chocolate in one hand,
wine in the other, body thoroughly used, totally worn out
and screaming
'Woo Hoo, what a ride"
What a great thought! To get the most out of it! To enjoy and love the way we should! Chocolate and wine included.
So, grab a glass luvs! Got chocolate? Take a deep drink( I suggest a Cab), wait.... ok, now a bite of chocolate. Ymmmmm....do you feel it? A lot of life there!
Go out an enjoy it. Change things that you might not like - be happy ! Embrace things around you! Find what makes your soul, not someone else, whole. Take the risk! The wine and chocolate are good for you! Oh, wait, you didn't hear that story? They really are, I heard it on the news! LOL!!!!
Have a great birthday this year everyone!!!
I feel it my friend !!! Love you...
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