I definitely need to develop the facial expression and sound in my voice that indicates, even if false, that I give a rats ass.
:)
I will need to work harder on that...
Friday, June 27, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
as Alanis would say, "Isn't it ironic?"
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080624/ap_on_el_pr/rel_dobson_obama
"I think he's deliberately distorting the traditional understanding of the Bible to fit his own worldview, his own confused theology," Dobson said.
Is this Dobson speaking in the third person about himself? Sadly, no...he is referring to Barack Obama's religious views and comments. I don't know what examples he is using here regarding Obama - but lemme tell you something for free....people have been interpreting and molding and shifting the words (depending on translation) of the Bible for centuries. Where does holier-than-thou-James-Dobson get off saying exactly HOW the Bible should be interpreted? Last time I checked, he has his own bleakly narrow minded views that I don't find consistent with the Word of God. Just my personal opinion, but this narrative is just like any another form of communication - while the intended meaning could be bold and plain as the day to some, it could be interpreted differently based on life experience. James Dobson has always come across as self-righteous and caustic to me in the past, but this just takes the cake. Focus on the Family my ass.
(and he isn't backing McCain - he has his own issues with the "faux-conservative")
"I think he's deliberately distorting the traditional understanding of the Bible to fit his own worldview, his own confused theology," Dobson said.
Is this Dobson speaking in the third person about himself? Sadly, no...he is referring to Barack Obama's religious views and comments. I don't know what examples he is using here regarding Obama - but lemme tell you something for free....people have been interpreting and molding and shifting the words (depending on translation) of the Bible for centuries. Where does holier-than-thou-James-Dobson get off saying exactly HOW the Bible should be interpreted? Last time I checked, he has his own bleakly narrow minded views that I don't find consistent with the Word of God. Just my personal opinion, but this narrative is just like any another form of communication - while the intended meaning could be bold and plain as the day to some, it could be interpreted differently based on life experience. James Dobson has always come across as self-righteous and caustic to me in the past, but this just takes the cake. Focus on the Family my ass.
(and he isn't backing McCain - he has his own issues with the "faux-conservative")
Monday, June 23, 2008
Life's little pleasures...
Sometimes, life affords these little delectable moments - whether palatable to others is a point I don't care to ponder - but they make me grin and feel satisfied.
One such moment, or rather these consistent opportunities to create these moments, involves a slightly impish action on my part. At the front desk in our office, there are business card holders for all of the loan officers. Apparently, they always jockey for the front slots so that their mugs will be most visible and therefore likely to stir up leads and business.
One of these loan officers is very insistent that his card ALWAYS be in front. I find this amusing, but not offensive. Somehow though, I am completely unable to pass up the opportunity to take his stack of cards and place them behind someone else's.
This has been going on for at least a week. Possibly two. He has no idea its me - but knowing it drives him nuts somehow gives me a glimmer of satisfaction. Kind of like convincing people that Texas is still a country.
I suppose I should use my powers for good and not evil - but its SO much more fun this way.
On-On
Becky
One such moment, or rather these consistent opportunities to create these moments, involves a slightly impish action on my part. At the front desk in our office, there are business card holders for all of the loan officers. Apparently, they always jockey for the front slots so that their mugs will be most visible and therefore likely to stir up leads and business.
One of these loan officers is very insistent that his card ALWAYS be in front. I find this amusing, but not offensive. Somehow though, I am completely unable to pass up the opportunity to take his stack of cards and place them behind someone else's.
This has been going on for at least a week. Possibly two. He has no idea its me - but knowing it drives him nuts somehow gives me a glimmer of satisfaction. Kind of like convincing people that Texas is still a country.
I suppose I should use my powers for good and not evil - but its SO much more fun this way.
On-On
Becky
Friday, June 13, 2008
the "wheeeeeeeeee!!!!" factor
I have been enjoying my commute tremendously. The ability to be engaged in an activity, instead of the zombie-like slug-fest of a drive I used to have in the morning, revs up my brain and prepares me for my day.
Yesterday morning, on my commute into the office, I saw something that made me smile. As I rode up Davenport, a green BMW was driving in the opposite lane and direction. A woman was driving, and her sun roof was open. All of a sudden, this giant head pops out of the sun roof. A gorgeous great dane was enjoying his commute as well. How do you not have a grin on your face when you see that? Pure greatness.
There are some draw-backs, of course, to riding a scooter or motorcycle. One such irritation is known as "the wind". There are days when the wind is perfect and cools your body down as it zooms along the streets in the hot Texas sun. Then there are days when it feels like an ill-tempered dragon is blowing hot air at you at 100mph.
Yesterday, on my way home, I sat at a light and grumbled about the hot wind gusts that were blowing in from the south (go figure, the direction I was going!). As I waited, I surveyed my surroundings. Directly in front of my scooter was a gleaming red convertible (no idea of make/model, but it was a very new automobile). As the light turned green and the car began to glide away, these two delicate little white arms with pink jelly bracelets jut up into the air. I could see no body attached, but I assumed this was a little girl not unlike Bailee or Ellie (my nieces). Her little arms swayed with the movement of the car as if she were riding a roller coaster. For several blocks, I had perma-grin. I could almost hear her saying "wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" It was almost a magical feeling that enveloped me and defined the rest of my ride. While I was unable to throw my hands up in the air (that would be bad on a scooter), I did say "wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!!" and had a blast on the rest of my way home. Wind? What wind?
Yesterday morning, on my commute into the office, I saw something that made me smile. As I rode up Davenport, a green BMW was driving in the opposite lane and direction. A woman was driving, and her sun roof was open. All of a sudden, this giant head pops out of the sun roof. A gorgeous great dane was enjoying his commute as well. How do you not have a grin on your face when you see that? Pure greatness.
There are some draw-backs, of course, to riding a scooter or motorcycle. One such irritation is known as "the wind". There are days when the wind is perfect and cools your body down as it zooms along the streets in the hot Texas sun. Then there are days when it feels like an ill-tempered dragon is blowing hot air at you at 100mph.
Yesterday, on my way home, I sat at a light and grumbled about the hot wind gusts that were blowing in from the south (go figure, the direction I was going!). As I waited, I surveyed my surroundings. Directly in front of my scooter was a gleaming red convertible (no idea of make/model, but it was a very new automobile). As the light turned green and the car began to glide away, these two delicate little white arms with pink jelly bracelets jut up into the air. I could see no body attached, but I assumed this was a little girl not unlike Bailee or Ellie (my nieces). Her little arms swayed with the movement of the car as if she were riding a roller coaster. For several blocks, I had perma-grin. I could almost hear her saying "wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" It was almost a magical feeling that enveloped me and defined the rest of my ride. While I was unable to throw my hands up in the air (that would be bad on a scooter), I did say "wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!!" and had a blast on the rest of my way home. Wind? What wind?
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Andiamo!
Ah...the commute. Let me tell you how fun it is to go 17 miles (give or take a few) on a snazzy Vespa to get to work. Now, I am a HUGE fan of listening to music...but when the music is specifically there to distract me from the strains of commute in a car, well - it kinda negates any positive impact. Riding to work on two wheels engages you in the day and your ability to get from point A to point B. We all get into auto-pilot when we drive to work, right? You can't do auto-pilot on a scooter. You have to be alert and aware and it invigorates you. You might think it would wear you out, but it has the opposite effect on me! I get to work more relaxed and in a way better mood. Hopefully soon I will be able to start riding my bicycle on Fridays. That would rock.
I do find myself speaking Italian while I ride it tho. How weird is that?
Ciao!
Becky
Monday, June 9, 2008
it's been a while...
Since my last post.
BUT I have very exciting news. Picked up my Capri Blue Vespa LX150 (its a scooter) on Saturday. Got plenty of riding in on Sunday and then made my first ever commute to work by scooter today! It was a blast. I love riding it.
I hope to make it a very integral part of my day-to-day riding/driving life. :)
BUT I have very exciting news. Picked up my Capri Blue Vespa LX150 (its a scooter) on Saturday. Got plenty of riding in on Sunday and then made my first ever commute to work by scooter today! It was a blast. I love riding it.
I hope to make it a very integral part of my day-to-day riding/driving life. :)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
things I am learning....
* You should form questions (and in most cases, your responses as well) specifically to the person you are communicating with. Don't inundate the recipient with extra info that they will be unable to process. Clean it up, make it tidy...and most likely, you will get the response you are looking for.
* Asking for help when you need it is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength. You can't be at your best if you are unable to let others pitch in on occasion.
* Only you can control where you go in life.
* Everything you do has a consequence. Whether it is good or bad, doesn't matter. You just always have to know that each action will in turn cause another. Sometimes you won't see it. Sometimes it will be the best thing ever. Sometimes it will suck righteously. Just be aware and your actions will define who and what you are.
* Asking for help when you need it is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength. You can't be at your best if you are unable to let others pitch in on occasion.
* Only you can control where you go in life.
* Everything you do has a consequence. Whether it is good or bad, doesn't matter. You just always have to know that each action will in turn cause another. Sometimes you won't see it. Sometimes it will be the best thing ever. Sometimes it will suck righteously. Just be aware and your actions will define who and what you are.
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