Own it.

sismarymartha: you know what happens when your boss decides...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:37:33 -0400

you know what happens when your boss decides it’s a good idea for you to send an email blast to over 800 email addresses? not only do you have to sit through the torture of correcting every ,com and cim and bet and every unnecessary space, but you also get every out of office notice and failed delivery message for all the email addresses that either do not exist or were spelled incorrectly. do you even know?

Have some peanut butter.

I do the exact same thing when swamped at work! My cubemate asked me today if I was eating something with peanut butter in it. Nope, just me and the spoon and the jar.

Hello there Hanukkah cupcake I found at my office in August....

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:57:25 -0400

Hello there Hanukkah cupcake I found at my office in August. Yes, I will eat you for an afternoon snack. Worry not.

And see all the people...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:12:24 -0400

The town I grew up in is small and it certainly can be very boring. Shopping and sushi are 40 minutes away. There aren’t many activities for young people that aren’t sports or the high school drama club. There is no skate park, no music venue, no pizza joint, and not even one single traffic light.

But now I’ve learned that the above doesn’t make a town. The people that live there do. As simple and cliche as this idea is, it took me a long time to understand that my town is filled with inspiring, hard working, kind, talented, and warm people. I don’t know if there is a place I’d rather call home. I used to think that my town was apathetic and that is why I wanted out. I now realize I couldn’t have been more wrong.

I’m looking going back on Friday and the tears are going to flow when I arrive and feel the Candor spirit in the air.

Stick a fork in me. I saw this picture and today I’m done...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:57:40 -0400

Stick a fork in me. I saw this picture and today I’m done with NYC. As soon as I find a way to pay for it I’ll see you all in the country where I’ll be making wool, cheese, and rhubarb pie.

Three more days and I’ll be swimming in this. I am so...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:44:09 -0400

Three more days and I’ll be swimming in this. I am so ready for an Upstate staycation with my parents.

Thank god. I’m out of the woods. Being a girl can produce a lot of anxiety once a month.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:42:55 -0400

Thank god. I’m out of the woods. Being a girl can produce a lot of anxiety once a month.

I re-blogged this in February of ‘09. Still so very true.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:50:52 -0400

I re-blogged this in February of ‘09. Still so very true.

heathershae: 365daysyoga: teachingliteracy: (via...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:20:15 -0400

heathershae:

365daysyoga:

teachingliteracy:

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#4 especially. Needs to be my mantra.

Beach House-White Moon (Itunes Session) Kicking myself for...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:51:17 -0400

Beach House-White Moon (Itunes Session)

Kicking myself for missing their Webster Hall show.

It is really happening, November 14th. I should be excited...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:27:44 -0400

It is really happening, November 14th. I should be excited because I love Spiderman and Broadway. Instead, I feel that “World’s are colliding, Leanna is getting upset”

I’m going to see the Pee-wee Herman Show though because for some reason I’ll let that slide. I don’t make up the rules.

My last coat of Jersey Girl Pink nail polish. After this it is...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:49:00 -0400

My last coat of Jersey Girl Pink nail polish. After this it is back to Fall/Winter colors. Goodbye summer 2010! :(

(Yes, I know my hands are big for a girl)

This Morning Around 8:00 AM on 180th Street

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:33:51 -0400

Guy: Hey beautiful, you tired? Want me to buy you a cup of coffee?
Me: It is just early, and I'm late to work, no thanks!
(Guy gets out of his car, a white BMW with Florida plates)
Me: Sighhhh
Guy: Let me help you carry that laundry.
Me: Nope, I've got it, just in a hurry.
(Guy follows me into the laundry mat)
Guy: Take down my number and we can party sometime.
Me: Umm okay sure.
(Pretends to take down number on my phone)

I'm so terrible at denying advances when I get hit on before 9 AM and I haven't had coffee yet.

Summer is almost over and pretty soon it will be dark at 5:00 PM...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:07:28 -0400

Summer is almost over and pretty soon it will be dark at 5:00 PM and it will be “just me and the GWB.”

Whenever I think about moving out of the Heights I think about that bridge and end up staying put.

GPOYW-Sometimes I still play dress up at my Grandma’s...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:59:09 -0400

GPOYW-Sometimes I still play dress up at my Grandma’s house.

My favorite cheesy song and dance number. Bombay Dreams was an...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:54:07 -0400

My favorite cheesy song and dance number. Bombay Dreams was an underrated Broadway musical that should be turned into a major motion picture.

I know there are haters out there but I don’t get it. I love anything/everything Bollywood. I need to go to a gay club that hosts a Bollywood night. I got an itch to scratch.

imnotthatkindofgirl: r3d:lamebot:barelysarcasm:soupsoup:replican...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:36:31 -0400

imnotthatkindofgirl:

r3d:lamebot:barelysarcasm:soupsoup:replicant:(via lunarpark)

This could be awesome. Definitely going to tune in.

I’m praying it is very awesome. Can’t wait!

(via heathershae) AHH! Best show ever!

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:37:28 -0400

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AHH! Best show ever!

Miss Independent

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:34:38 -0400

It seems to be the summer of break-ups for many of my female friends so I wanted to share some advice that helped me not long ago. The below link is from an article by Mary Darling Montero, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in life transitions and relationship issues.

You might have invested some major time and energy in a relationship but don’t allow that to define who you are now. Don’t regret or doubt the past because the same feelings are not present now.

From her July 16, 2010 article:

Setting and working towards personal goals not only increases your sense of independence because it’s inherently focused on self-improvement, it also distracts you from dwelling on a relationship breakup and it’s good for your brain because the sense of accomplishment accompanying meeting a goal can create positive chemical reactions in your brain which, in turn, can improve your mood.

So what’s the best way to go about setting and working towards a personal goal? Because we’re all different when it comes to organization and motivation, everyone will find approaches and tricks that work best for him or her, but here are some guidelines to get you started.

Decide on a long-term goal. Maybe it’s a specific goal, like getting into better shape or finishing an educational degree. Or perhaps it’s a general goal, like being more social or pursuing hobbies.

Brainstorm the first step. Some goal-setting advice tells you to map out all of the steps in achieving a goal so that you have a plan that will carry you from setting to achieving. If organization and motivation are among your strengths, this approach might work for you. If you’re caught up in heartbreak, on the other hand, and just getting through the day is a feat, try planning just the first step. Anything more can be overwhelming and the last thing we want is for you to feel discouraged about your goal before you even begin!

Don’t focus on the entire staircase—just the step in front of you. Once you’ve decided on a first step (for example, calling three gyms to ask about membership options or visiting your local community college’s website to research classes you might take to pursue hobbies), just focus on that. Once you’ve accomplished the first step, think about the next one and so on.

Make each step doable. Another common pitfall in goal setting is making steps towards the goal too ambitious. If you want to get into better shape and you start out with the intention of working out four days a week, you might feel disheartened right away if you only make it to the gym twice. Nothing zaps motivation faster than a sense of failure, so set yourself up for success. Start out with the intention of working out two days a week and build from there.

Remember the Two Fs: Be FLEXIBLE and FORGIVING. Even when you make steps towards a goal doable, there will times that you veer off track. Don’t beat yourself up about it! Remember that because you’re human you’re imperfect, and that you can start over right now. Obviously the cherry on the goal sundae is meeting the goal, but getting there is a process and unless you’re otherworldly that process is going to have its ups and downs.

Reward yourself. Accomplishing steps towards goals can be automatically rewarding because it can create those positive chemical reactions in the brain. But sometimes we need a little something extra to keep us motivated. Try rewarding yourself with something small (like a small purchase you’ve been thinking about) each time you achieve a step towards your goal.

A Rainy Day Treat

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:23:21 -0400

I had the rare opportunity to leave the office and have lunch today. We went to one of my favorite splurge-on-a-sandwich places, the Bowery Sandwich Shop, which is hidden inside Bowery Kitchen Supply Equipment. It might be my favorite store ever. I loved eating lunch with someone special. It is usually an activity I do alone at my desk.

They have a huge variety of cooking supplies at extremely reasonable prices and knife sharpening too!

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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:40:55 -0400

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