Happy Halloween

This has always been one of my favorite holidays growing up. My fave costume was when I was Wonder Woman, gotta luv the red boots! I enjoy seeing all the different costumes kids & adults wear, especially the unique ones. I didn't go to any Halloween parties this weekend because I've been working.

I paint faces on pumpkins every year, but I only painted one for my dad & brother this year that's sitting on their front porch...cute, I'll post it's pic when I get over there to take it.

Be Honest...

...You're Not That Into Him Either, by Ian Kerner Ph.D. I had to add this book to my fave's. I recommend this book to any gal, whether you are in a really wonderful relationship or not. It's good info. to even pass along to friends or family. Guys should even read this book, I know a few who have which is good. Da more ya know, da betta!!

I read 'He's Just Not That Into You' by, Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo sometime last year when it came out. There are examples of dating & relationship experiences. I heard different thoughts on this one, like it was depressing or just terrible. I liked it and I think we should embrace these stories shared by others so we are more knowledgeable about relationships & about ourselves. I suggest reading both books, enjoy!

pumpkin heads

pumkin heads
Originally uploaded by kalz.

Christine & Justin had their house warming/Christine's b-day get-2-gether this past weekend. We had a really good time like always. Lots of food, wine, laughs & catching up.

Anna & Patty with the 'gwoks' on their heads.

bird flu

how scary is this?! and remember the mad cow?
i may have to try the vegetarian route..

go to this link to read the brief slide show on what you should know about the bird flu,
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9686290

hurricane season

There are 6 more weeks in the hurricane season. Already 3 of the strongest on record have hit so far. Below is a link to an update on Wilma in Mexico, Cuba & possibly hitting Florida.

http://www.met-office.gov.uk/cgi-bin/newsid?article=15071407&epoch=1129334400

The Panther

His tired gaze, from passing endless bars,
has turned into a vacant stare which nothing holds.
To him there seem to be a thousand bars,
and out beyond these bars exists no world.
But sometimes the curtains of his eyelids part,
the pupils of his eyes dilate as images
of past encounters enter while through his limbs
a tension strains his silence
only to cease to be, to die within his heart.

This is a poem by German poet Rilke. It's few verses depict the sad life of a wildcat captured in the jungle and reduced to the confinement of a zoo. I read this in a book recently where this guy was explaining how he felt like that panther, trapped in a cage of his own design. It was hard to see the bars, especially when he built them himself. Then he was experiencing the impulse of life and knew he couldn't let it die within his heart. He left the cage, his former life, not knowing what was out there, but not willing to give up.

Stronger Than Before

I just bought the new CD by Olivia Newton John. I was in a Hallmark store the other day & heard her singing. I asked one of the gals in the store who was working if it was her & she said it sure was. Then she showed me the display they have of her CD amongst other trinkets for Breast Cancer Awareness month. I got one for me & another for a family friend who recently had laser surgery in her lungs.

I went to see her a couple of weeks ago once she was home from the hospital..I am not the biggest fan of hospitals at all. I brought her a plant, because flowers wither & go in the trash. At least with a plant she can care for it & it will be around longer. I learned to give plants as a gift from her, when my dad was in the hospital a couple of years ago she brought him one. I thought that was such a thoughtful gift, and he still has that plant. Did you know that if you can't take care of a plant you can't take care of yourself? I picked that up from that movie '28 Days' that Sandra Bullock starred in...digressing again.

This CD is so touching & remarkable. It's called 'Stronger Than Before' by Olivia Newton John. I know Eva will enjoy it. She started chemotherapy last week & I called her over the weekend to see how she is doing and she's in a lot of pain. I told her that I'll be visiting her sometime next week. We go way back, when my mom passed away she helped our family out lots, like watching my brother & just being very supportive. She has a great big heart, she is strong and will get through this, right to the road of recovery.

The Notebook

I read the book first, and then watched the movie last year when it came out on dvd. This is the best love story I have read & watched, so far. I can't wait to watch it again, I just borrowed the dvd from my xbf. Here is a link to The Notebook's site, it really is the bestest!

http://www.thenotebookmovie.com/

In Limbo

I've been in limbo these past couple of weeks. I quit my new job that I was at the last 2 months about a week ago because the company is bouncing checks left & right. They also changed my whole compensation package, so not cool. I decided to leave & go on interviews instead of wasting my time in such an unprofessional environment. I went on about 11 interviews last week, I am tired! I have not been on this side of the desk in a long time, it's hectic. I know when you are not working you have to work like 40 hours a week at getting work. This was just bad timing for me, I've only been in my new place 5 weeks. Yet, I am determined to be an independent woman & take on 3-4 jobs if I need to so I don't have to move back home..again.

In my limbo stage right now, I've been on a few weird dates, such as dates wanting to take me to college bars, being asked a zillion times if I want tequila shots, asking if I have fake nails, oh the silliness of it...there is such a difference between men & boys..that is for sure. I had the best date I've had in months this weekend with my ex-boyfriend I was with for 5 years. He took me out for dinner for my b-day & we had a great time. I let him win most of the pool games we played...haha! Had to add that in, he found my blog online, so I made a funny...He also found a nice bachelor pad & says he needs a roommate, ha-ha, he is a comedian that one...we lived together for a couple of years and he's just being goofy. Actually he really could be a comedian, he has a good personality & always makes people laugh. We were laughing about the dates we've been on & there are definitely some funny stories..who would of known we would be laughing about our dating worlds!?!

So, this is me..in limbo over here, hoping my friends & family are doing well in their worlds & me looking for a good job hopefully land a career...let's see what fate has to bring, as my fortune cookie from earlier says, 'Greet the world every morning with curiosity & hope'

To make a woman happy....

( my chica bonita pal, Angie~Ang emailed this to me 2day..this is cute! )

It's not difficult to make a woman happy.

A man only needs to be:
1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambitious
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. give her lots of attention, but expect little for himself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes
54. give the authority but never expect her to be responsible
55. give her the last word no matter what the cost to your life and limb

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget: birthdays, anniversaries and arrangements she makes.

HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY
1. Show up naked
2. Fix him something to eat.

ahh...you're whaaat?!

ahh..thirty-somethings
Originally uploaded by kalz.

We are in our 30-something's, the new 20-something's...or so we look & feel like! Us sex in the city chics celebrating mine & Cheryl's 31st b-day at Hotel Giraffe on Park & 26th in the city.