It's a Small World

With all the technology available these days, it's hard to explain how we still manage to let people and relationships fall by the wayside.  I'm not naive enough to think that people will be friends forever; it's impossible to stay friends with everyone unless you simply stop growing.  However, there are people that you just can't seem to shake, no matter what life throws between you or how many miles get in the way.  Tonight I am grateful for all those things that help keep my world feeling small enough to pretend that my family and friends are just around the corner, not around the world.  It's amazing how easier challenges become when you know your support is just the push of a button (or click of a mouse) away.

Perfect Imperfection

Everyone has flaws and anyone who says they (or someone else) are perfect is lying.  It's such an accepted fact that even fictional characters are created with imperfections to make them more relatable.  It makes me wonder why we even refer to them as flaws anymore when it has such a negative connotation.  Sometimes, it's the things we dislike most about ourselves that make us the most unique to others.  At the end of the day, it's our ability to overcome our perceived flaws, fears, and weaknesses that make us better people.  Hopefully you'll all remember that the next time you think about something you don't like about yourself.

Short & Sleepy

The projects are piling up and my energy level is falling fast.  How sad is it?  Well it's not even 10:30 pm and I'm about to crash.  Thankfully tomorrow is Friday and my weekend is somewhat work free!  If I promise good content tomorrow will you excuse me for tonight?  This is why I love you guys =)

Jekyll & Hyde

We each have different parts of ourselves that come out at different times. The person you see really depends on the day and the circumstances that brought them to this point. My problem with this is that when you work in the service industry like I do, it's another challenge you really have to master to succeed. I'm not saying I want people to be less complex or non-dimensional, what I wish for is the ability to navigate through it all.

Jaded

"The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true."

~ Irving Caesar ~

I watched Super 8 with my sister tonight and after I said I didn't quite care for the ending because it was too cheese-balls, she said I was jaded by the current state of the entertainment industry.  Now, I don't see myself as someone who always sees the glass half full/empty, it really just depends on the day.  Regardless of how much is actually in the glass, you still have to drink it so you might as well do it in one go.

Is it wrong to expect visionary film makers to produce an ending that effectively wraps up the story without making me think of some American sliced cheese?  I'm a huge fan of J.J. Abrams and his work but you can't expect everything to always be awesome, otherwise you wouldn't know a truly fantastic film even if it slapped you across the face.

I Will Remember You

The arrival of August means that the end is looming.  Summer just wouldn't be complete without the bittersweet tang of goodbyes that accompany the exodus for greener pastures across the country and beyond.  people are on the precipice of new beginnings and I really am proud of them for getting ready to take those next steps towards (gasp!) adulthood. 

I would usually wax sentimental about 'the good ol' days' and the sadness of being the one left behind, but I'm not really feeling it this time around.  Of course, while I'm happy about their great new opportunities, I'm also sad to see them go.  However, I'm not feeling as dramatic about it this time around, which is odd considering how close I've gotten with some of them over the past year.  Apparently I'm taking those next steps too =)

Or maybe I actually believe that these aren't actual goodbyes since everyone will be back eventually, even if it's just for a visit.  One of the only good things about saying goodbye to your friends repeatedly is that you learn to recognize which ones will leave you for good once they're gone.  Then there are the ones that time and distance can never seem to shake; it doesn't matter how much time has passed since you last spoke, because every time you do finally reconnect, it feels like you just spoke the day before.

It's only taken me fifteen years to figure this all out, so forgive me for taking the time to appreciate the simplicity of it all, and please refrain from issuing any 'Angela is so slow' jokes.  Save those for a couple weeks from now when people actually start leaving, the tears start rolling, and Sarah McLachlan goes on permanent rotation on the playlist.

Kids are Alright

Yesterday I wrote about regressing in my work world, so of course I've taken it one step further today by hanging with some kids.  It's hard to remember the days when summer meant nothing more than days of sunshine, slip-n-slides, and Slurpee's, which is why today was a perfect time to remind myself.  I'm not sure that there is a better way to spend a Sunday but I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any =)