Lists

Many of you know my old Blackberry poopered out on me and I got a new Droid to replace it. Well, Big-D just happens to have the same phone.

One day last week...

Me: "So do you know if there is a Droid App for like memos and stuff?"

Him: "Probably. Why?"

Me: "I need one. To make a list."

Him: "You mean a list of lists?"

Me (blushing slightly): "Yes. As a matter of fact, it is for my list of lists. Remember?? Someone accidentally wiped everything off my old phone?"

Him: "Oh... yeah...Sorry."

Does he know me or what? My list of lists... hahaha!

ABC's of Me

[A]ttention is something I enjoy,

[B]ourne Movies are my all-time fave.

There's no such thing as too much [C]heese;

[D]ollar and cents, I'm trying to save.

I'm [E]agerly searching for Mr. Right to forever be my lover.

Bare [F]eet gross me out; So keep 'em Cute, Clean or Covered!

Hawaii is where I went to colle[G]e,

But I'm a [H]oosier, 'cause that's where I was born.

My [I]pod's full of tons of tunes,

[J]uxtaposing love and scorn.

Amish is my daddy's bac[K]ground,

[L]DS is my religion.

[M]assages are like Crack-Cocaine,

and I love snuggli[N]g (just a smidgen).

H[O]bbies & adventures keep me busy.

I've [P]layed the piano since I was four

Which helps to [Q]uiet many thoughts

'cause insomnia's a bo[R]e!

[S]ushi rocks! Need I say more? ("Connect" and "Las Vegas" rolls, to-die for!)

"[T]hat's what she said" is my favorite line, (though it gets me into trouble).

[U]tah is where I live now (What some call the "Mormon bubble").

Con[V]ersating is my obsession,

[W]riting is my passion,

To e[X]cel is my drive, being myself in true fashion.

One stop short of Insanit[Y]ville, some onlookers just might decide.

But with [Z]eal, I continue, for I've nothing more to hide.

Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice...

In my interpersonal communications class they talk about self discovery and "self communication". One principal of self-communication is INTRApersonal communication, wherein one thinks about the very thoughts they are thinking about at that very moment they are thinking them. (whereas some people really don't think about their thoughts) Anyway, it really made me think!



I felt like they were describing me! Lol!

So here I am, thinking about my thoughts, which are that we have some really great words in the English language and its a shame I don't take advantage of them more. Sort of like cooking only with salt & pepper. I like a little bit more "flavor" and "spice". So then I started thinking of myriads of words I really love and would/should use more often... Myriad being one of them.

I don't know why, but words get me excited like cooking with spices does. I was ecstatic to use the word "penitential" the other day in describing my Sunday post. I mean, how often does *that* word come up, right? Then immediately, I thought of a few others...



Juxtapose

Commingling

Auspicious

Insidious

Incredulous

Ambiguous

Equivocal

Antiquate





I began to make a list- in my blackberry of course - of "words to use more often". Lame, I know.

I mean on the one hand I should want to keep things simple. I would never want come off as a wiseacre or anything. Like I really HATE when people use BIG WORDS just to show off or try to ACT like they are super educated or superior, and talk over everyone else's head.



But on the other hand, I am so drawn to words I find myself wanting to know more; to learn more. Of course the ultimate desire is then to put these words to use, apply it to practicum.



Perhaps I shall just make use of these words in moderation as not to overwhelm anyone, hehehe.



What about you? Are there words you just LOVE to use? Or wish you had the opportunity to use more?

Live From NewYork My Car...

Each day I leave work in the afternoon to go pick up my daughter from her school and drive her home, and then come back to work for the last little bit.

Well, the other day, I discovered this new "thing"; a coping mechanism, if you will, to relieve stress. Ever since I got my ipod I don't listen to the radio anymore, and luckily I have an auxiliary connection in my car stereo. I have always loved listening to music while driving and I love being able to choose music to reflect my moods. Of course, being not so usual, I sing along. But not like your average person. Oh no baby, I take heed to that bumper sticker quote and "sing like no one's listening".

Except, when my kids are in the car, they get all embarrassed and think I am certifiable. They are probably right. The point is, I don't care if the other drivers around me notice. If I wanna have myself an ipod sing-along-concert at the top of my lungs, in the privacy of my own vehicle, it's my right. Right? Besides, when I am singing along with me besties, or my "boyfriends" as I call them (i.e. Jason mraz) how can I NOT sing loud?

Okay, so back to this particular afternoon... I was listening to the live album of my bestie-boyfriend Jason Mraz, of course singing really loud and of course basking in the knowledge that he had no doubt written the song, "After an Afternoon" about me (hello!..."your rich brown eyes, your lips, and your dark hair"), I came to a stop light and noticed the guy in the truck in the lane next to me, staring as if he was witnessing something from the latest episode of Ripley's Believe It Or Not. I pretended not to notice his shock and instead smiled, gave a half nod, and continued singing as if there was no tomorrow. He couldn't help but smile and give a half-laugh in return.

Aint no shame, was the thought that crossed my mind. The light turned green and we continued on. As I pulled into a parking space at work, the song came to an end, I held out the last note and the crowd cheered uncontrollably. I smiled. And not just a little everyday smile; but a big-time smile that someone not so usual, someone like me would smile. In fact, I wanted to bow and say, "thank you, thank you".

It was then I had this realization: I really should listen to live albums more often. I mean couldn't we all use a little more cheering and applause in our everyday lives? And the crowds at concerts are so much better than any atta-boys you're going to get from anyone at work, right?

So it's settled then. When I need a little pick-me-up, I am tuning in to one of my besties; the live version. And I am taking all the applause I can get!

I Heart Dots

I don't know why... but I Heart Dots...

Maybe it's just the way I "hear" myself talk when I write. Sort of like my voice is trailing off... like I'm not done yet...or I need to ponder... or something. And I know that punctuationally speaking, it isn't correct. (Is punctuationally even a word?) I mean, you're not supposed to just add a bunch of dots because you want to...or because that is how you "hear" yourself talk when you write...right?

I also know that the proper name for my little punctuation obsession is Ellipsis Dots. But saying "I heart Ellipsis Dots" just doesn't sound the same.

By the way... I also heart using three exclamations and/or question marks. I don't know why I like it; I just do. I mean, they are not nearly as fun as notating with Ellipsis dots, nonetheless I heart them. I don't even have to be angry to use them. I can just be like, "OMGosh!!! Are you Freakin Kiddin ME??? Congratulations!!! That is soooo cool!!!" Yeah, like that.

And finally, I heart saying 'heart'. I heart you...over there... yeah, you... I heart you!!! And I heart Tangy Taffy!!!...did you hear me???...I heart you too!!!

It's all part of what I like to call Emmaology. It's not meant to be understood... it just "is"...

What about YOU? What do YOU heart???