Friday, June 24, 2011

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Someone Like You- lyrics by Adele

I heard, that you settled down.
That you, found a girl and you're married now.
I heard that your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you.

Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light.

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited.
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I'd hoped you'd see my face & that you'd be reminded,
That for me, it isn't over.

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best, for you too.
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said:-
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah.

You'd know, how the time flies.
Only yesterday, was the time of our lives.
We were born and raised in a summer haze.
Bound by the surprise of our glory days.

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I'd hoped you'd see my face & that you'd be reminded,
That for me, it isn't over.

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said:-
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead", yea.

Nothing compares, no worries or cares.
Regret's and mistakes they're memories made.
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you.
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said:-
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said:-
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

WTF



Why the hell do they put 'rename' right next to 'delete'?!
'Delete' should have its own little box area.

And why the hell do I automatically hit enter without thinking, when it warns me I'm about to delete?!

GRRR!

Don't they realize I need like 4 safeguards?

Friday, June 17, 2011

More work conversational gems

See? Work can be fun...

From: Melody Schmidt
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 7:59 AM
To: (Bleeped Out)
Subject: You don't have the grey file for 102465?
?

From: (Bleeped Out)
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 8:21 AM
To: Melody Schmidt
Subject: RE: You don't have the grey file for 102465?

Nope, I don’t think I’ve had that one since March.
Did you see if (Bleeped out) was holding it hostage? Or is he the one looking for it?

From: Melody Schmidt
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 8:30 AM
To: (Bleeped Out)
Subject: RE: You don't have the grey file for 102465?

Yeah, he was.

From: (Bleeped Out)
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 8:35 AM
To: Melody Schmidt
Subject: RE: You don't have the grey file for 102465?

He was…holding it hostage or looking for it? lol

From: Melody Schmidt
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 8:35 AM
To: (Bleeped Out)
Subject: RE: You don't have the grey file for 102465?

Hostage situation.
Had to talk him down.

From: (Bleeped Out)
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 8:43 AM
To: Melody Schmidt
Subject: RE: You don't have the grey file for 102465?

I’m glad you were there to diffuse the situation.
How did you do it?
Go in all cute and sweet-like and then double leg take down when the time was perfect?

From: Melody Schmidt
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 8:49 AM
To: (Bleeped Out)
Subject: RE: You don't have the grey file for 102465?

Yeah, he had the file in the corner at gun point.
I distracted him with my wiles and disarmed him.
We’re taking him away in cuffs now.
He’s lost it.
Will probably claim insanity.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Strong Women

*Side note* Thanks Jen, feel the same way.
There are very few people who can go through something devastating and come out on top. Not carry baggage, but learn from the situation, and come out wiser and happier. Its tough to be a strong independent woman these days. I think that we still struggle with our identities in society. We want to work and be self-sufficient, but we also have this soft motherly side also. Just don't get in the way of our protective instincts. Some women just have this innate ability to grow with every tough circumstance, its really amazing to watch.

There is this new HBO Series 'Game of Thrones'.


Its really well written.
Its a fantasy series, but they really downplay the fantasy aspects (Dragons, Huge wolves, nightwalkers, etc.)
There is this character Daenerys Targaryen that has really inspired me.
In the first few episodes she was childish and very very naive.


But her brother married her to this barbarian early in the show to gain the control of his army to take back the throne that rightfully belongs to the Targaryen family. The barbarian is very rough and shes thrown into this whole situation to being married to a man she's met once, becoming his queen, and he speaks another language and his customs are brutish, but she adapts. She learns his language and learns how to treat him how a wife should. They fall for each other, and she gets pregnant. Suddenly she has all the power, the barbarian will do anything for her, and she starts acting like a wise and noble queen should. Its amazing.

There is this one scene where his customs and beliefs say that if she can eat a whole animal heart, that her child will be a boy, his heir and be strong and a future leader. She chokes it down like a trooper, and his whole tribe starts to love and look up to her.


I look forward to every episode on Sundays. Its a really engrossing story.
Check it out.
\m/

Friday, June 3, 2011

The Sun Will Shine Again

I came across a poem yesterday that really stuck out to me. It explains some of the thinking I've had over the past year and a half.

Let Go of The Past

Let go....
of guilt; it's okay to make
the same mistakes again.
Let go....
of obsessions; they seldom
turn out the way you planned.
Let go....
of hate; it's a waste of love.
Let go....
of blaming others; you are
responsible for your own destiny.
Let go....
of fantasies; so reality can
come true.
Let go....
of self-pity; someone else
may need you.
Let go....
of wanting; cherish what you have.
Let go....
of fear; it's a waste of faith.
Let go....
of despair; change comes from
acceptance and forgiveness.
Let go....
of the past; the future is
here ~ right now.

I've learned so many hard lessons over the past few years. I'm one of those people that always has to learn the hard way. I feel confident, however, that the mistakes I made yesterday do not define me today, and it was so hard to get to that point. Internalizing guilt and feelings and dwelling on past situations do nothing for your spirit and definitely don't help you develop as a better person.

All this to say it has hugely helped me to have a sounding board, a confidant, and someone who gives me tough advice and tough love when I need it most. Thanks Mel, you're a true BFFF.