Miscelaney

Ode to A New Year.

Since I decided to opt out of said NYE festivities, rituals and celebrations this year, I'm taking a moment to write out guidelines for myself to make 2010 the year of the Lion (translation: anyone who is going to kick some butt and hear themselves roar): Miscelaney's 10 Points of Personal Light

The Christmas Void.

It's over, now what? I always think of my grandmother(s) at this time of year...this time of year meaning those empty days which follow Christmas once everyone is deposited back into their own lives.

Stuff-itus, is there a cure?

Stuff. Such a simple word, yet so loaded with complexities. Merriam-Webster defines stuff as our personal property. "Don't touch my stuff" is probably one of the first full sentences we formed using the word "don't" during our formative years. We are socially groomed from the time we receive our first meaningful toy that not only is there value in having "stuff", but it's worth protecting, too.

Eventually Enough Pennies Do Fill A Jar.

The law of cause and effect. Some call this karma, other's base this on the Newtonian principle that every action produces an equal and opposite reaction.

Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Going Back To Bed.

(what do I do all day, post 3) For the most part, I am being really really productive with my time off. Seriously.  I came at this “opportunity” with several defined goals (some professional, some personal) and continue to move steadily forward with operation: life preservation by teaching myself new skills and continuing to stay relevant.  Personally, I [...]

An Escape from Independance

Who doesn’t love the 4th of July? A guaranteed three-day, summer weekend o’ fun (and if luck is on your side, four days) celebrating our nation’s independence. One of those perfect occasions to create family and friend traditions. The kids love the fireworks and fun, the adults love the summer days, bbq’d hot dogs and cold beverages. Seattle is a tremendous place [...]

Fight the Power

(What do I do all day, post 2) Yesterday seemed as good as day as any to pick a fight with corporate America. Chalk it up to low blood sugar, having no dog in any particular fight and feeling the need to mix it up, or the indignant (false) notion I no longer have to take anyone [...]

What do I do all day, you ask?

When you’re underemployed, the burning question on every one’s mind is “what do you do all day?”. For the most part, the question stems from a non-malicious source of natural curiosity. If there is any malice hiding around the edges of the ask, it is more than likely a bi-product of can’t-help-myself-envy. Who doesn’t look at the [...]