dancin' netto: juillet 2005

One of the best ideas

I think this is super cool. ButI also realized - as something I was thinking about yesterday - that our generation says 'you know' and 'like' too much. I definitely do. But not being prejudiced is a good first step toward that...??? I'm such a nerd.

The dates/drunken get to know yous

I met a guy. I met a guy four days after Steven and I broke up. He's really nice and tall and made a genuine effort to get to know me. He is cute and successful and he calls me a lot, and it's only been 3 days. I got drunk last night and made out with him a lot. Steven and I had a heart to heart on Wednesday and all is okay. At least he admited he quite possibly made the biggest mistake of his life last Thursday night. And I told him everything I have ever wanted to tell him...without shedding a tear (a big feat mind you). And that was A LOT of stuff. It was nice. We're good. 3 more people told me today "You're handling it really well" and I still don't know what that means. I don't know if I should still be crying in bed and eating ice cream and moping around. I did that for two days...and it just wasn't my thing.

One needs to experience dating other people, and making out with other people. But I could not bring myself to cuddle with other people. The opportunity to have the opportunity arose last night, but even in my drunkenness I made the smart decision and came home. I don't know that I could cuddle with someone else yet. But guy is cute, and he is from Chicago and played lots of hockey and says 'eh' a lot. I make fun of him...and he laughs. I don't know why people think it's so hard to meet people. I think they put too much pressure on the outcome of it instead of viewing it as making new friends and connections. Who knows what the guy/girl you randomly start talking to at a bar can provide you...yeah, they may be hot and you may want to make out with them, or maybe not, so maybe you don't even want to start talking to them. But that person might bring you a business lead, might introduce you to the next love of your life, might be the love of your life...everyone who enters your world can teach you something - about yourself or about your surroundings.

Maybe that's why I'm okay with everything. And the fact that I vehemently believe that everything always works out for the best in the end...if it's not the best and things are rough, it's not the end (even thought it might feel like it), but no need to worry. It will come - and we will all be as happy as we are destined to be. Assuming that we do all we can to embrace the destiny in our own hands and follow our passions. I guess that's also why I feel lost and directionless...but it will come. My boss told me today that someday soon, my job/life will suck the optimism out of me. But the truth is, it's no optimism - it's the way you live your life.

Anyway, I don't know why I'm rambling on and on. Bottom line, I got drunk and made out with a guy last night who likes me and wants to take me out on dates. Which is what I was looking for in the first place. Dating is fun. In addition, after we kissed, he just looked at me and said "Wow", and I smiled. Not because I was happy he was impressed by my kissing skills...but because while we were kissing I had a moment where I was like "wow...I am drunk...and I have the spins...I need to open my eyes". And then he did that, and it was funny. I haven't been that drizunk in awhile...probably will be in a couple of weeks though!!!!! Go CONFERENCE AND BIG BLUE BEAR!!! he's my favorite, I think he needs little baby blue bears all over Denver.

TRES CUTE!!!!!

Og MAN

Did anyone finish the Og Mandino Book ' Greatest Secret in the World' that John Bates told us about in St. Louis? I've decided to try again, because as he predicted, it fell to the wayside. I think it's really important. any tips? any success stories?

I forgot...

I forgot to mention how great it's been having all of my laaaaadies here for me, thanks for having my back. You know I got yours anytime. But it means so much to have all of my friends there for me. I heart you ALL!!!!

Thanks friends...

The Mexican Hat Dance...traditionally happy and fun, but obviously not so much last week. So many horrible and scary things happening in the world, and so scary knowing that people that you care about might be hurt or scared or in trouble. There are bigger things out there than having a broken heart.

Netto time - work out, start training for spring dance team auditions, learn portuguese/arabic, save money - buy car, I want to become more worldly in general. I think I need to go back to 'college' mode as in studying and being really focused on one thing, since my job isn't that supremely intellectually stimulating - that's the wrong phrase - it's not something I'm passionate about. I've been passionate about few things in my life, the first was dance, the second was aiesec, the third has always been language/cultures/travel.

These things have each bowed out of my life, one by one, and I clearly placed my passion toward someone that I really cared about, but not toward something that was necessarily bettering who I am as a person. one of my first entries was about how I don't feel like I'm contributing, but I think I need to re-acquaint myself with myself again. Did any of you feel, not just lost, but like you had lost a piece of yourself after graduating? Or after any big change in your life? I feel like I need to re-discover who I am and what I need and want out of life. I'm having trouble doing that, but I think going back to the things that I know make me happy will be a good start. I think conference will be amazing, and seeing everyone will really help me lift my spirits.

Plea for guidance

Anyone ever had their heart broken, I mean ripped out and mexican hat danced on and then crumbled into a million pieces? If so, I have a "friend" who needs advice...help?

VOL

What a two week stint it's been! I can't believe how quickly summer is flying by...kinda sad actually, as it's my favorite and I will miss it greatly. Anyway, on with the show - background info: I'm on my own at work for a week and a day, Tracy is out in NC and doing both of our work is proving to be a good challenge/learning experience (i.e. stressful and CRAZY). But alas, everyone says they have faith in me, and quite frankly, it's just one of those things you get done.

I have officially been abandoned, Tracy has gone - and I am lonely all day at work. And I also discovered my neighbor at work Melissa is gone for all of next week as well. And Jorge left today for Vegas, and Steven left on a whim to Cabo yesterday. I am sad and alone :( Haha, it's a little lonely, but that sad face just made me realize that I'm not that pathetically sad. I'll maybe actually hang out with girls this weekend.

I do miss Steven though, - VOL

wow...I'm hip!

Who knew

names that are verbs...cool!

This past weekend my best friend Sarah and her boyfriend were in town. This was the first time that I had met him. It was fun. *Point of reference...Sarah's parents' names are bob and pat, to which I have, since at least 8th grade, done a little motion to (i.e. bobbing and then patting my head).

Jon was particularly amused by said bobbing and patting, so we decided to make a list of other names that are verbs while at a bar and I was wearing a chippendale's sleep shirt with 4 shirtless men on it, but that's a whole nother oprah. Without further ado, or oprah references, here is said list:

Present Tense
Bob
Pat
Rob
Mark
Will
Bill
Chip
Skip
Chuck
Max
Don
Mary
Carrie
Peter
chase
Gauge
Lance
Page
Nick
Dick
Jack
DJ
Bea
Phil
Jimmy
Matt
Dawn
Flip
Trace
Grace
Ace
Spike
Phan
Barry
Scout

Celebrity verbs
Usher
Mix
Hammer
Snoop
Edge
Flea
Puff

Past Tense verbs
Ran - Sarah verified that this is her friend's name via drunk dial
Drew
Rose

There are more, we know it, primarily because we wrote some down on a separate sheet and because we got too drunk to write all of them down throughout the night. Please add your favorite verb name!!!

Another fun list would be adjective names, like Randy or Sandy, like Steven came up with! But that too is a whole nother Oprah...

Last week's learnings to arrive at a later date, as I am very busy...but they're goooood!

Why can't the world's leaders alway agree this much?

Our thoughts are with you.

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My soundtrack

Based off of my playlist at work, which I listen to everyday and therefore have little variety away from it. Nonetheless, I've added a few categories, these additions are in italics! Too many songs to choose from, as you can see I am NOT a very decisive person. By the by...I find this to be very intriguing. And so, without further ado, in no particular order...my soundtrack to life for right now

Opening Credits:
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
Qu'est qu'on attend pour etre hereux - Ray Ventura
Waking up:
We're Dancin' - P.Y.T
You've Got The Music In You - New Radicals
Holiday - Madonna
Average Day:
Ma Philosophie - Amel Bent
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
La Fuerza del Destino - Fe
First Date:
Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra
Never Met a Girl Like You - Edwyn Collins
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
Hot Dance Scene:
Enamoreme - Papi Sanchez
I'm a slave 4 u - Britney Spears
Falling in Love:
Vision of Love - See Alice
Amazing - Emma Bunton
Catch (Jimmy Gomez Mix) - Sunscreen
Love Scene:
The Body That Loves You - Janet Jackson
Lay Lady, Lay - Magnet
Fight Scene:
Positive Role Model - Pet shop boys
Discotheque - U2
Breaking Up:
The First Cut is the Deepest - Rod Stewart
Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
Looking for a new love - Jodi Watley
Why - Annie Lennox
Getting Back Together:
Tu trouveras - Natasha St. Pierre
We should be together - Mariah Carey
Being In Love:
Have I told you lately - Van Morrison
La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf
We Walk The Same Line - Everything But The Girl
Secret Love:
That's the way love goes - Janet Jackson
la Tortura - Shakira f. Alejandro Sanz
Life's Okay:
It's Alright - Pet Shop Boys
Feelin' so good - Jennifer Lopez
Mental Breakdown:
Hanging by a thread - Jann Arden
Talk Show Host - Radiohead
Please - U2
Driving:
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
Yeah! - Usher
#41 - Dave Matthews Band
The Workout Song:
Higher Ground - Red hot chile peppers
Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
Learning a Lesson:
Let it Rain - Amanda Marshall
That's Life - Frank Sinatra
Deep Thought:
Do You Realize - Flaming Lips
You're Not Alone - Olive
Flashback:
Perfect Motion - Sunscreen
Little Star - Stina Nordenstam
Language Lab - Saint Etienne
Partying:
Dancing on the cieling - Lionel Ritchie
Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
Murder on the dancefloor- Sophie Ellis Bextor
No Strings Attached hook-up:
Faded - Soul Decision
Fastlove - George Michael
Happy Dance:
Gettin' Jiggy With It - Will Smith
You Better Work - RuPaul
Regretting:
These Days - Rascal Flatts
Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics
Long Night Alone:
Beautiful Goodbye - Amanda Marshall
Downtown Train - Rod Stewart
Miss You - Rolling Stones
Death Scene:
If God will send his Angels - U2
Closing Credits:
Lola's Theme - Shape:UK
C'est comme si c'est comme ca - Fawkoju

Happy Tuesday

Am going to the doctor today, very excited as haven't been covered by insurance for, oh, about 6 months...yay for insurance! That's the crappy part about graduating/not having a job (have to be at mine for 3 months before you're covered, guess they want to make sure you'll stick around!)

My new crush...

Go here to see my new obsession

L-O-V-E it!!!!

I love THIS!!!! Rock on Connie and friends!

I just realized I failed to mention my COMPLETE AND TOTAL EXCITEMENT over SSC being in my HOME TOWN!!!!

I was all sad and lonely because I was thinking "this is going to be the first SSC that i won't be going to, boohoo..." And then...ta-da! Right in my freaking back yard! Obviously not really, if anyone would like to see my backyard while here though, let me know. I'm sure we can work something out.

So in conclusion..I am ecstatic, especially for the dance-off nights. Ooh, if anyone wants to make team with me (nene???) you should tell me, because we will W-I-N...unless I'm no longer eligible since I graduated, um, that would be heartbreaking...maybe I can have a special guest appearance?

This week's learnings...

I feel as if I should be writing these on a flip chart. But alas, none are available:

*Putting salsa in a tiny tupperware and taking chips for a mid-afternoon snack = great idea. Likelihood of doing it again - high
*Mixing of gin and white wine very bad. Likelihood of doing it again - slim, but you never know with the sauce
*Completing LA times crossword...tres satisfying. NY Times will be the bane of my existence. Estimated time until NY completed - 4 months (with help of crossword puzzle dictionary and various lifelines)
*Taking naps on floor of box during work, sometimes will be a necessary evil as it was on Thursday. Refreshing? yes. Likely to do it again? Hope not, but reference learning number 2.

*4th of July...not such a big deal to me. Not my favorite holiday, although I do enjoy the fireworks. Likelihood of doing it again - oh, once a year sounds good.
*Acclimating myself to living on a 24 hour clock is kina fun. Likelihood of continuing - high
*The janitor sucks. Oh wait, already knew that. Amount of trash left in wastebin increasing exponentially.

dancin' netto

30 juillet 2005

One of the best ideas

29 juillet 2005

The dates/drunken get to know yous

27 juillet 2005

Og MAN

26 juillet 2005

I forgot...

Thanks friends...

22 juillet 2005

Plea for guidance

15 juillet 2005

VOL

13 juillet 2005

wow...I'm hip!

12 juillet 2005

names that are verbs...cool!

07 juillet 2005

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05 juillet 2005

My soundtrack

Happy Tuesday

01 juillet 2005

My new crush...

L-O-V-E it!!!!

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