Obamanos!

It's a day late, I know. Blogs all over the world undoubtedly made entries about the amazing events of yesterday. Could it have been any more exciting? After picking Emily up at 9:20, we headed off to the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar. There we met up with Nancy, her mother, and a co-worker. The mood wasn't nearly as envigorating as I had hoped; everyone was pretty relaxed. It was probably too early for your average Alamo Drafthouse-goer, but then again, we WERE in a movie theater, the atmosphere normally being pretty quiet? Anyhow, once the events started happening, once Bush, Clinton, and the rest came out, for example, that's when things got going. A "boo-hiss" here, a "yay-woo-hoo" there. But when President Obama walked out, well, that's when I think we all knew and felt the emotions and excitement rising to the occasion. Everyone was as still and quiet as those on the lawns of Washington when Obama was not only sworn in and when he made his speech. I think we all agreed that it was a pretty realistic speech, not one of sappy inspiration, but an authentic, real and muscular speech that left me, for one, pretty neutral, in a very natural kind of way. After going over the day in my head and heart, after listening to hours of NPR analyze is words, interview others across the nation and the world, what I've come to understand is President Obama IS the right person for the job for our nation right now. We are so divided. And he, at one time in his life, felt divided inside and outside his own self. I truly believe because of his own struggle, he really does have the experience needed at such a conflicting time. I think what he knows goes much much deeper than any superficial politician could ever imagine. Authenticity seems to seep through his being and what a glorious change that is. He's the real deal. (I heard John Taylor say those words in a clip I saw on YouTube!).

On another note, jewelry class started today...looking forward to seeing where this will take me in the next few months. My quiche came out splendid, and Brideshead Revisited is giving me a headache. I wonder if I'll start echoing the way those stuffy English of 1920's aristocracy speak while I'm reading it? Could be fun.

Still Gettin' Organized, Ya'll.

Man, I just got through a whole to do list. Okay, well, there is one more thing on it and I'm about to get it done just after I finish this blog entry.

I'm learning about Wholesale today, thanks to the oh-so talented Lisa Crowder. (Check out her jewelry: http://www.lisacrowder.com/). This lady has been so incredibly helpful that I will have to do something nice for her, whatever that may be. I think I'm getting closer to a Wholesale policy and it's been and exciting yet nerve-racking process! I love experiences like this when you have to just dive right in and learn for yourself. Plus it's teaching me how to take risks and ask for help, and I gain a little humility in that, knowing that no, I DO NOT know it all, and yes, others DO know more than me and that's ok.

I have so many wonderful friends in my life that I just wish would move next door to me. If Rona Maddox doesn't come back soon, I'm going to have to go up to Boston to bring her back myself. Did you know she was a rocker? I never knew it until a few weeks ago when she sent me some awesome photos of her high-kickin' it on stage! And Cristian - my darling and most favorite latino male who I absolutely adore. He is the one person who makes my stomach ache with laughter. I would give anything for him to be my neighbor. And Connor, with her delightful laugh and oh-so positive outlook on life and love for all things family. The energy she leaves behind lingers for weeks, yet still not long enough. I'd be over at her house all the time. And Sara and Amy, with their two precious girls, who I've yet to meet - if Sean and I had a kiddlet and they lived next door we'd play with them all the time. Then there's Mike, my nutrition guru who warns me about all the toxins in foods and the air we breathe and how to eat right and is so serious about it, then turns around and make the most off the wall comment ever and leaves me in stiches.

But I'm so enjoying reconnecting with those that live right here in Austin, those that I've found or who have found me on Facebook. Just the other day I reconnected with someone from the late 80s and it felt so good to know that she'll be in my life again. And the new friends that I've made in the last 6 months to a year have been a blessing to me. My life feels fuller because of it.

Now that I'm organized for the day I'll go complete that one last task. Then come home and make another list!

I don't follow any blogs

Maybe I should? It's so overwhelming, all these blogs, and networking sites, and I just cannot keep up! If I had time everyday to read all the blogs I wanted, or even some of them, I would have to be a professional blog reader. And I'm not. And I don't think there's a job for that anyway, is there?

I'm still trying to get organized. After moving all the stuff from the spare bedroom into the living room, I've let it sit there for over a week now. So this morning, I'm going to tackle sorting everything out into categories in the garage, which my husband cleaned up last weekend. One good piece of news is that I found a place here in town that will recycle all the scrap pieces of electronics I have, such as usb cords, little devices that look foreign and don't have any use (either that or I can't remember what they were for). That will help clear out some of the clutter. And I think I'm going to sell some of my cds, too.

My life seems so boring these days. Maybe I need to start planning my trip to Spain - give me something exciting to think about.

Getting organized.....

What a task, man. And there are so many books and on-line resources that it's simply overwhelming! But oh, what a dream it is to be organized! I guess this is my new years resolution because I'm tackling it with full force without even thinking about it. It just sort of happened.

I've started with my purse. I've narrowed it down to 7 simple items: keys (and not every one's key, my own keys), a wallet with two cards, id and some cash, note-book/planner, lipstick, cell phone. Wait, that's only 5. Hot Damn, I downsized even more than I thought I had to! Woo-hoo!

Next came the spare bedroom. Now THAT has been a tumultuous task, let me tell you. Everything is now out in the living room and I can't help but wonder how the hell did so much stuff fit into one little room? My ideas for that room are grand, and I had to come to the understanding yesterday that is was not going to get done all in one weekend, oh no. There's painting to do, and a dresser to refinish, and a smaller TV to purchase, and curtains to make, and art to frame, and on and on. And seeing as how I don't live in California or New York, I don't qualify for Design on a Dime or Mission Organization.

And I just remembered I forgot to take pictures of the room!!! I should have taken BEFORE pictures! What was I thinking??? See, I wasn't organized.

The Bakehouse

Man, that place is so strange. It's been there for 20 years + and it's just as weird now as it was when it opened. Tonight there was a woman playing her guitar and singing out on the deck. It was so bad we went inside to eat. Didn't want to loose my appetite. The music inside was much better, classic rock, and we immediately started rockin' out to Billy Squire. The salad wasn't bad. We both had the Fiesta Chicken salad, or something like that. Tasty enough, anyway. Of course, the waitresses were new. Never seen them before. And I'm left to wonder why is it exactly that the turnover there is so great? It's a mystery... Ah, I love South Austin.

Day 2 of 2009

First blog of the year. Thinking over what lies ahead, or what might or could lie ahead. All this while I enjoy a lovely cup of coffee in my Lenox china coffee cup and fried eggs over-easy with two pieces of thick cut bacon. Mmmmm...

Kindness. More kindness in my life. And more compassion and forgiveness. Yeah, that's what I want for this year. I want to mend relationships, forgive those I've been angry at, if not secretly, and just to find more peace. And be at one with whatever is going on at the moment. I also hope to be able to step back more and take a look at the big picture. Keane is now helping me with that. That's right, Keane. Love those guys.

Funny how listening to music can help put another perspective on things.