Life Is ALL Good

Haven't written much lately... or anything at all, especially on this website, but life has been pretty much perfect. Sure, there were those 13 days straight of working, but at least I have a job that pays the bills.
Family life is better than ever-my man and I are engaged (the ring is getting resized) and although we haven't made it official to the entire family. He did the right thing and got permission from my parents first and then will talk to his parents. All I have to say is "Amen to the traditional man" when it comes to things like this-now, on a not so traditional note. We have been shacking up before marriage and yes, 1+2=3, that's all I'm saying as no one knows about the "3" yet either. Don't worry, they don't ready this blog (at least I don't think they do).
We're beyond ecstatic and hope that our uber religious families will share in this excitement-and I'm sorry, but how can you not?

What's better than all of this marriage and family is knowing that there will be no more bad dates, no more awkward moments (although they are kind of fun) and there is a level of comfort, but when you found the person, the excitement is still very much there! I'm sure my fellow blogger can attest to this, as her and her hubby are a prime example of this-happily married for a number of years, keeping things interesting.

So as life progresses, I'm here to keep you smiling from ear to ear or to relating on isyourglasshalfempty.blogspot.com-either way, it's life. Enjoy.

Get Your Own Crystal Ball!

I don’t know about you guys and girls….but I love a challenge. Must be a third child/rebellious youth/Virgo who has ADD kind of thing.

I have been a very MIA blogger lately – but when that was brought to my attention by my Partner and Blogger In Crime – here I am, people – back and ready to rock.

Second only to my love of a challenge is my love of doing nothing but relaxing whenever I get the chance.

Enter Super Bowl Sunday – need I say more?

Super Bowl – who needs a better reason to stay in all day, watch TV, and just veg out? Oh, and eat!!!

And no, I don’t watch it for the football really – the Halftime Show (Go Bruce!) and the commercials always seem to be the most intriguing part – even though the Cardinals did put up a pretty good fight!

Well – this year’s best commercial, IMHO, had to be the Doritos ad with the crystal ball.

If you were hiding under a rock this past Sunday and missed out, it goes a little something like this – two co-workers in an office, one is holding what he calls a crystal ball (actually a snow globe), one asks the other “what does the crystal ball say?”, and the other says “free Doritos at work today” right before he throws the snow globe/crystal ball full force into the vending machine. Enter employees grabbing free chips and enter me LMFAO.

Wash, rinse, repeat the scene with the one who mocked the snow globe asking it “will I get a promotion” (apparently now trusting its crystal ball capabilities) and then chucking it right at his bosses’ family jewels. Needless to say, free chips but no promotion J.

What is the point you ask?

Haven’t we all wished for our own crystal ball at some point? I know I have – in fact, I have used its step-brother, the Magic 8 Ball, for years – there is one next to my bed – no, I’m serious.

We often wish for something or someone to make decisions for us, to help us see the future, to plan our next steps or show us the way.
We wait for a sign, for someone to tell us what to do or say or wear.

But why wait?

Get Your Own Crystal Ball, people!

Take control of your future, grab it (even though it might just look like a snow globe to you) and get going!

Grab it, throw it with all your might, and guess what – you may get free chips, you may find love, heck – you may even get a promotion!

You may miss the mark (hopefully your bosses’ crotch will not be involved) but you only hit what you aim at – make a plan, make a decision, and then let it loose!

The least you can get are some tasty chips :)!

A Clean Sweap

Happy New Years!
So, in the tradition of New Years, we all have resolutions (I call mine goals, sounds more realistic) and clean the areas of our lives that may have been neglected over the past year.

Sticking with tradition, my goals are simple and probably similar to everyone else-lose weight, save money, find love, get married, have kids, live happily ever after. Repeat :)

Well, some of them have happened, others are in the process-but that's how life is, right?

Starting off the cleaning escapade right, I went straight for the cell phone. Deleting all those numbers of people who you don't talk to anymore, even though you have said to keep in touch and have made numerous attempts to do so, but really, what's the point of having their numbers around? So they can take up unwanted space on your SIM card-who needs extra baggage,when life gives you enough?

So, buh-bye freakshows-yes I'm talking to you Iron-Clad Owl and his sidekick best-friend (they were so much more than just "Heterosexual Life Mates"), if you catch my drift. Not like there is anything wrong with it, I'm just asking them to admit it.

See ya later Bait n' Switcher and Couch Moocher.
Peace be with you, Sunday Only Guy and Ex-Factor, it's been....well, some were fun, others were lame, but none can compare to my man now (insert "awe" sounds).

Stay tuned for more helpful tips for 2009.

As Madge has stated: "This is the year for Kickin Ass and Taking Names" Also known as, "Putting Our Heels Back On".

How Soon is Now?

I know, I'm ripping off of the ever so popular Smith's song that has been redone, by countless artists, but really, How Soon is Now? Not soon enough, when you ask a woman in love :)

So, I've taken the pludge and have asked the man that I have been dating for 3 months to move in and the scary thing about it is...it all feels so right. How cliche did that sound? No, but seriously, I guess when you've been through the good, the bad and the ultimate ugly, it's nice to know that the one you found (or the one you got hooked up with through mutual friends), is the right one.

No more clowns, no more freakshows, no more jerks, no more tool boxes or douche bags. I'm sure that he can be all those things sometimes, just like I could be, but it's not who we are-it's just what people go through in the relationship. And to throw some more GHF into this mix, I've never witnessed him being any of those. In fact, he's like someone I've NEVER met-I know more cliches right? But cliches are like stereotypes, if they weren't true, then they wouldn't be labeled as such.

Moving on...so this guy is great, our relationship is great, but the only unfortunate part is that no one else is in our relationship, therefore cannot see that moving in and moving as quickly as we are, is really ok and there is nothing wrong with that. Then, why do I feel it necessary to defend myself and my fast-paced relationship...because of all the other tool boxes and douche bags I've dated. Not all were TB's or DB's, but you know who you are.

So, back to the question at hand: How Soon Is Now? I don't know, but I'm looking forward to finding out.

Maverick, Goose, IceMan...Top Gun 101

Recently, I attended a leadership training seminar and me, being the bon-a-fide GHE, rolled my eyes, whined (a little) and tried to get out of it, any which way I could. My thought process was this: I work for a company that lacks structure, but believes in sending employees to gain knowledge in leadership skills. If you lack structure, why make your employees more structured than the company?

Anyway, I digress in more of a GHF route-this course was AWESOME! The first thing that they tell you is that “Your company takes a lot of your time, take these 3 days for you. Don’t worry about emails, phone calls, etc. Focus on what you are here to accomplish.” I say, it shouldn’t take a seminar for you to relax, breathe and take some time for yourself. But, the instructor (or I should say Dr.) constantly reminds you that balance is the key to success in your life, professionally and personally.

So what did I learn from this seminar? I learned that I am way to good for my current employer. Kidding, just making sure you’re all reading this-no, I learned a lot about how much I’ve changed from past (yet still fresh) personal obstacles in my life and how they have affected me now and how I come to view new players in my game called LIFE.

It was also a good reminder to sit back, breathe and enjoy your life. If you’re happy in one area in your life, then it will shine through to the other areas. So, if you are with a company who tends to send you to a seminar, be happy. It’s a great break.

Retraction on The Endless Torture

I'm here to give credit, when credit is due and therefore I must retract my previous GHE blog titled "The Endless Torture" speaking of the J-O-B (Juggling Others Bullshit). Although I still do believe firmly in this acronym. With the recent unemployment rate being the highest it has been in over 15 years and with the number skyrocketing from 6.1% to 6.5% in a months' time; I must admit that juggling, isn't all that bad.


I gladly strap on my red nose, oversized shoes and whistle the creepy circus music all the way to the office. Because at the end of this rainbow, there is a paycheck and health benefits--not to mention that I have found a few diamonds in the rough, or more eloquently put...some good people :)

For those of you who might have lost their jobs and are looking for new ones...the green market is rising!!! San Diego, came in the top 10 cities that they foresee as the highest green market jobs. So it's time for you to strap on your organic tees, bag up those all locally grown fruits and vegetables and hitch a ride on your bike to your new J-O-B!


No, but in all seriousness people-Change is Here.

The End of Apathy

It is really hard to put into words how amazing this Election night has been -- I am sure it will sink in as time goes on. I have been in awe over the last few weeks -- and I am even more so tonight. This is a historic and exciting night -- which will mark the beginning of a time of hope and unity in our country. I believe in this, I hoped for it, and it is here.

What I have enjoyed "watching" over the last few weeks is that people are talking, that people actually care about our country -- and I believe this election shows that we have hope and that we want change. The era of "business as usual" is over.

We need not only a new president, but an actual leader -- someone who inspires, who motivates, who encourages us to use our voices. I believe this is why Obama speaks to so many people and why so many people are thrilled to support him and what he stands for.

In this hard economic time, we can not "afford" apathy -- we have to care, we need to be involved, and we need to come together to make this country what we want it to be.

Gotta go watch the speech --- peace, love, and no more apathy! Here's to hope -- yes we can!