LIFE IS LIKE LICKING HONEY FROM A THORN

This was the best line of a movie I watched on Netflix starring Jason Stratham [Keanu can take a back seat ;)]. The meaning of that directly corresponds to the evolution of my life. 

It doesn't seem to make a difference as to how good or positive I may be, the path that my life travels is from A thru Z to arrive at B. Over the years it has become a natural course for me that which I am accustomed to this fact; however, every now and then, I am thrown an awful wrench questioning certain aspects of life itself. Today being one of those wrenches; perhaps, even on the larger scale. 

[The issue at hand may or may not be told in detail in my next post, but trust me, it's a doozy. It's an ultimate tell-all involving gambling, lying and cheating.  Not by me, of course!]

What about the phrase, 'what goes around comes around?' When does the 'comes around' portion of that rhetoric happen?  It can't simply be a myth!   

Karma is something I live by. Don't do anything to gainfully hurt someone else, illegal or malicious. My thinking is that if I do it will come back and bite me in the ass.  So, what do I do.. let it go...eventually.  Eventually, after whining about it for a an hour or a day or so.  Let it go thinking that in the end it will come back to whomever is causing the harm and bite them in the ass.  

As I continue on I am now pondering the entire theory of karma.  I don't see the 'return' factor in all of this.  On the other hand, maybe it is not for me to clearly see.  

NO EXPLANATION REQUIRED

It's just 8:25 a.m.  Back to "Throw Up Thursday."

IS IT THROW-BACK THURSDAY OR THROW UP THURSDAY!

This morning Channel 10 news revealed their pictorial choice of Will Smith for their weekly segment of 'Throw-Back Thursday.'  It was a photo of Will shot sometime during his series, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."  

After searching the photos on my computer I've decided to omit an actual picture of me, but instead, offer a picture of a car that sits in my driveway, to use at my disposal until I can dispose of it.

1992 Volvo

What a beauty, right!!!!  Wrong! Definitely a throw-back!! So much, that I would like to throw it back to the person who sold it to me. Mike. An unnecessary purchase since there is another one in sitting my driveway whom we affectionately call, Sanchez.  He belongs to my daughter. 

The blue Volvo was not technically an impulse purchase, but more of a panic emergency purchase. We needed a second car in the driveway for when my daughters return home from college.  Who needs excess stress from kids arguing over the use of MY car [which, by the way, is now in possession of one of my daughters away at school]. 

To make a long story shorter, after the muffler system was stolen from the blue Volvo, the tow driver indicated to me that there were no cracks in the frame of the other Volvo posing the question as to why Sanchez wasn't repaired. I explained that two collision places told me that it was unrepairable; hence, why I bought the blue Volvo.  He highly suggested I get one more opinion.  With that said, I did. While Sanchez runs beautiful he simply has a small scar.  

Not confused enough?  

A the same time, I had to get the muffler replaced on the blue car.  Which I did. And, not for the $1200 that my regular mechanic quoted me, but for $180 from my secret magical mechanic!  I love you, Pedro!  

I have [3] fully inspected, registered and insured vehicles. One is now away at college with my daughter, Sanchez is my weekend vehicle and the blue Volvo gets me to/from work in Boston until she sells and/or I get a new car.  :)  The blue Volvo is for sale. Or; perhaps, I will give it to some lucky kid or the donation center in MA.

COUCH TO 5K

Hmmmm!!  I choose COUCH!  

Althoughhhhhh.... This program came across my plate a few years ago from a friend who repeatedly listened to my belly-aching about getting back into running to lose my paunchy belly. She was so thoughtful, right!  She printed it out, stapled nicely and brought it to me with a tall, soy mocha, no whip, light foam at 162 degrees.  [Yes, I am that high maintenance coffee drinker/orderer.]  Perfect and thoughtful.  Wah! Wah! Wah! 

With that said, I have made the effort 2x since that initial moment.  Both of which were unsuccessful.  The most recent was this past summer.  I did the program for [3] days.  

Whoo Hoo!  

Hoewver, upcoming this Saturday, I am feverously running/walking in a 5K for charity with proceeds specifically for cancer research. In tow, will be my cell phone with the mobile app sustaining the 'couch to 5K' program.  During the 5K the phone may end up in the ocean and me laying flat out on the road from the inability to catch my breath.  I hope the medics will be in close proximity when I fall to the ground and bring oxygen.

Enforcing the program using a charity may not be commendable, but for my purposes, it will get me off the couch and; perhaps, back into my girlish figure in time for a bikini next May [June]. The invitation to the buffet and cocktails following the run at the local area bar and restaurant isn't a bad motive either. [No interest in running - feel free to come to the bar to drink, eat and donate! - Bon Vue, Narragansett, Saturday. Race starts at 1p.m.]

Stay tuned. Perhaps, even a photo!!!! 

SERENITY NOW!

Exactly that!  Are we sure it's not a full moon!!!  If you look up in the sky it's the new moon this week, but if you guess with people's behavior you would think it's a full moon considering everyone is cuckoo for coco puffs everywhere I turn!!!  At work, while driving, in the stores, everywhere!  It's crazyiness!!!  At least, here they are.  

George Costanza's "Seinfeld" Dad, Frank, exasperated from life, needed a relaxation technique to help him through his hard day during one episode of "Seinfeld," "Serenity Now!"  Trust me,Frank, I feel your pain!  We will ignore the, "Serenity Now, Insanity Later," comment in the same episode.....  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3VCl3yBURs  

Serenity Now

POP TARTS

You know it's a bad day when you grab a pop tart from craft service and inhale it within seconds. The kicker is that it's your least favorite flavor.  

I'M WEARING A TIE

When I think of that phrase, "I'm wearing a tie,"  all I can do is laugh.  It comes from an associate of mine, whom I've met face to face only once.  We speak semi-often on the phone and when we do it is always pleasurable.  Don't misunderstand, this is not a flirtatious relationship we just simply have great phone rapport.  He is very funny.  We are like giggling school girls on the phone until, of course, he puts on his serious voice which, of course, only lasts a few seconds because I begin to giggle at his attempt of seriousness. 

With all of that said, he does seem to be able to take care of the issues at hand.  I have no idea what transpires on his end of the phone cord to remedy my situations, but whatever the issues seem to be, they are soon rectified.  :)  Thank you, S!

S also has great phone voice. Which, immediately makes me think of the [4] people who have the best phone voices.  Since a great deal of contact with people with whom I work is via telephone, there are certain times [when I am in hell] I want to pick up the phone just to hear one of the [4] speak.  Actually, there are [3] that I can do that with since the 4th and best of all is unreachable to me. He is an actor with whom I worked with nearly a decade ago.  If I could have him call me at bedtime each night I think I would be asleep within minutes and not wake up the 5 times during the night.  His voice is so soothing.  As a matter of fact, we have all heard his voice in many commercials, documentaries and voice overs.  KD please call me!!!!  


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PICKS ARE EVERYTHING

Every American knows at this point football season commenced.  Every male, big and small, young and old, sit in front of their [or any] tv screen Monday nights, Thursday nights and Sundays all day for NFL and Saturday and other days/nights [during the week that I am not privvy] for College ball. [Not 100% sure of the schedule so don't think I am taking this to the grave.] Don't get me wrong, I do know women participate, as well.  Two of which are closely related to me.  Not quite sure of the attraction, but I believe with my two family females it could be Tony Romo and Tom Brady capturing their interest as those are the teams their game viewing jerseys 'sport.' It can't be the fact that they share the enthusiasm of the game as their husbands do or do they fake the enthusiasm just to spend the time together...?  Or, can it???  Your guess is as good as mine.  I do know that when I watch it's just for the WINE and the time spent together even though there would be no verbal communication between us whatsoever until the game ended. 

During one game that I was actually paying attention to I had two questions.  The first was regarding a play and why a particular call was made and the 2nd was about what I have since learned to be a 'touchback.'  The person I was watching the game with didn't even hear me ask either question because he was so consumed with the game my voice wasn't even heard.  Thank Christ for my brother who answered my texting questions.  If he hadn't answered me I would never have understood the 'play' or would never know what a 'touchback' is..  Thank you, bro!

I have witnessed, as all women, the behavior of men watching football.  It appears that everyone of them feel the need to voice their opinions of what someone did incorrectly, how horrible a play was, the coaches response and how future plays should be made.  It amazes me that all of these men should be coaches or assistants let alone players and not just enjoying from the sidelines.  Oh, wait! This is how they enjoy from the sidelines!

Of course, this is similar with all sports.  I am focused on football because this is what is currently captivating the sports trade.  It is not just for pleasure viewing yet extends beyond into streamline business including gambling, fantasy football leagues, fashion, etc. The picture above depicts the 'pick' choices of the week in a local 'pool.'  These games were from last Sundays schedule. So many games that you need a print out to keep track of the daily schedule to check the wins/losses.  Good luck!

Normally, I don't engage, but on the odd occasion I am invited to watch at someone's house where there is wine and beer and tons of food of all flavors for the event.  And, an event is what it becomes.  It's a reason to have a house party or bar fest at minimum 3 times per week.   Thank you, I'll bring my knitting.