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Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world. ~Ada Louise Huxtable

Life In the Fast Lane

I think my heart just broke! I just saw this sweet, adorable, old man try to cross one of the busiest streets at lunch time. He was going as fast as he could and everything else was zooming past him. I wanted to run and pick him up and make sure he was safe. He was dressed in slacks and a button down, his normal attire in sure:) But this ache I have is too much. I hate how the world is SO immensely difficult for some so it can make it easier for others. I cannot wait until no one will grow old anymore! I think for now I will call my dear, sweet beautiful older gentlemen friend who's path I crossed for just a moment, Edwin. Be safe Edwin!

Strangers on a Train

Some times you have moments with people on the train. Whether you catch eyes with someone after something crazy, and yet funny just happened, and you both acknowledge it with a smile and a shake of your head. Or how certain people understand to give you more room so you can stand a safer distance away from the smelly passed out individual taking up 5 seats! Whatever it be, you have these little connections with people while riding the train.

The other day I had three. The first was on the morning commute when a very older gentlemen wearing those sunglasses suggesting either blindness or possibly eye surgery had just been performed, kept backing up into the lady standing behind him as if she didn't even exist. He had a backpack that stuck about 2 feet out from behind him, and a bunch of folders in his arms that suggest he be a lawyer of some sort and he was on his way to his little cramped, messy office where he has worked for the past 65 years. Either way he was slowly and hilariously scooting back farther and farther for no reason, over taking the little lady that was behind him, and partially me. I looked at her, she looked at me, and all we could do was laugh. There really was no point in saying anything, as he was most likely very hard of hearing, and what are you going to say, he looked as if a few breaths away from death.

The other was on my way to lower Manhattan. I was sitting across from one of the most attractive men I have ever seen! He was tall (but not too tall, as I am a shorty), he was dark (Asian-dark), and handsome. He had dark hair and dark eyes, and just enough slight imperfections in his facial features to make me swoon like a cartoon character! And, I must add, he was pulling that suit off like a GQ model. He just had this ease about him. I'm sure he saw me staring, I mean how could he not. He was sitting directly in front of me, and my head did not move once during the ride-wasn't even trying to hide my inquisitive eyes! I was doing all I could do not to drool. But the best part about him was that I highly doubt most other girls would go all ga-ga over him. Anyways, I got off the train feeling all dizzy and dumb.

Then on the way home, I had the ride with and annoying little kid, who's parents just thought he was the cutest, most intelligent, funny person. He was as loud as could be, standing all over the seats, trying to get as much attention from everyone as possible. His idiot parents were just beaming ear to ear, not doing anything to stop the little monster, probably thinking in their dumb little heads "look at our boy! quite the individual. he is SO independent! SO knowledgeable!" NEWS FLASH: He is an annoying 3 year old who just picked his nose and now has his hands all over the pole, spreading whatever kind of new strand of kid virus all over the place. How about you get you and your little "chosen one" off this train and take him home to enjoy. We don't want him. Anyways....what was I talking about? Oh, yea, so I caught eyes with the poor woman who was stuck next to the kid who looked like he was about to yell and cry all at the same time, so I threw her a sympathetic look, and then once available I moved over the seat so she could escape that awful creature!

So that's it! In one day I almost got sat on, fell in love, and almost hurt a little bratty kid. Wow, I. AM. EXHAUSTED!

PS-I heard U2's "With or Without You", Sting's "Every Breath You Take", and Alicia Keys "No One" multiple times in the past 4 days. How weird is that? What could it mean?

Gluteous Maximus

This morning I experienced one of the worst pains I have EVER had! Question: Have you ever had a charlie horse in your butt? I'm pretty sure that is what I had this morning and at 3 am it woke me up out of a dead sleep with a pain so horrendous I thought I would pass out. (Dramatic I know, but all true!)

It was so bad that I had to cancel my plans for early morning because every 8 minutes like clock work I would have a spasm deep in my cheek (yes, THOSE cheeks). And, I'm pretty sure I was walking really funny to compensate for it. My roommate found it hilarious, and offered no words of advice on how to cure my ailment. I am happy to report that as of right now, all in good, and I'm pretty sure my butt is back to normal, safe and sound:0)

PS-is all this too much information? If so, my apologies

Kokology. Postmarked: The Future

So Debi reminded me the other day how fun kokology is. So let's play a little shall we?

Lounging around the house one Saturday afternoon, you are startled out of your reverie by the doorbell. When you open the door, you're greeted by a most unusual surprise--a pair of animal messengers has come to deliver news of your life in the future! But when you open their messages, you see they contain very different predictions of what lies in store for you. One of the animals has brought a letter foretelling a life of happiness and contentment; the other prophesies only disaster and despair.

Which of the animals below brought glad tidings and which an omen of doom? (Pick a different animal for each.)

1. Tiger.
2. Dog.
3. Sheep.
4. Parrot.
5. Tortoise.

*My answers are for the good news it was the tortoise. The bad news came from the parrot. My answers are very spot on!

The answer key is here http://www.ifyoubelongedhere.com/weblog/key-to-postmarked.html

The Man: Neil Young

So I'm pretty positive this may be one of the best songs ever made!

Neil Young-Harvest Moon

Come a little bit closer Hear what I have to say Just like children sleepin' We could dream this night away. But there's a full moon risin' Let's go dancin' in the light We know where the music's playin' Let's go out and feel the night. Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon. When we were strangers I watched you from afar When we were lovers I loved you with all my heart. But now it's gettin' late And the moon is climbin' high I want to celebrate See it shinin' in your eye. Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon.

Players

Do you place people into roles that they are to play in your life? Have you ever had them change their roles on you without permission? Why do people suddenly decide that they are going to be something more to you then what you say?

I'm not a big advocate on leaving things unsaid. If you have something to say, or if you are feeling something, just come out with it. If you can't do that, then just be content with the role I have laid out for you, or leave. Plain and simple.

Jude Law, and A Semester Abroad

Some times Jude Law is attractive. Other times, I find him way too feminine. And, if I'm being honest, a little too orange. However, I do think, either way, he would be fun, and a good time to hang out with.

How do you feel concerning the matter that is Jude Law?

So You Think You Can Dance?

I wish my answer was yes! If I recommend one thing, watch this show and enjoy all it's beauty and just ignore the at times stupidity.

I wish that I was a brilliant dancer. I am absolutely, completely, and utterly envious of people who are. And, I wouldn't mind have their body either:0)