Ask me about my favorite song...I might just have an answer.

Okay, so if you asked me right now, "What's your favorite song?" This would be my answer >

Track #2, "The Minnow & The Trout."  

A Fine Frenzy has always topped my list, especially after the release of "Almost Lover" (Track #6), but I'll have to admit, I now have a favorite song...And it's a goooooood feeling! 

While on the phone earlier...

After a long day spent soaking up the sunshine, I finally was able to catch up with a friend and we started discussing my blog, blogs in general, and twitter (which we both aren't so sure about).  My friend asked, "So what's your next blog going to be about?" and of course I scurried onto the next subject, because without sounding boring, I had absolutely no clue.  

My friend's question, my lack of an answer, and one curious mind led me to my next thought, which happened to land me on this post, my blog.  What would those before us, and I'm not speaking about our grandmothers and grandfathers, because I'm positive my mom's mum is probably blogging right now, but let's go with our great-grandparents and even their great-grandparents.  What would these two groups of people have to say about this whole world of miscellaneous information sharing. Not that it's bad or always random (mine usually is), but sit back and think if you had never typed away on a keyboard, logged into a chat room at age 10 pretending you were 19, and did not have the option of creating a website dedicated to your thoughts, plans, rants, tweets, and well your blogs.  Are you thinking?

I wasn't able to hold that thought long enough to even think about a life unlike mine.  Too bad time machines weren't available.

When it rains, it pours.

My recent twitter status (speaking of twitter, I don't get it) read, "While the weather outside may appear gloomy, things are looking up on the inside."  Translation - Our current economy has shaken up many people's lives, daily routines, and outlook.  As the saying goes, "when it rains, it pours," and I believe majority of us are feeling some sense of truth in these words and the state of our finances, world affairs, and belief in stability.  

So back to my status, outside of our individual boxes our world is hurting, but inside we can only let so much of the debris affect our optimism.  I just found this picture from Vector Graphic (http://dryicons.com/free-graphics/preview/playing-with-the-rain/) and then spotted this quote and knew it was worth sharing > 

"Out of the daily chaos comes the dance of balance." - Denise Kester

Balance is the only thing that keeps our toes grounded, our mind focused, and our intentions secure.  I knew I found something more in Kester's quote than just an inspiring billboard, I found a sense of balance in my recent mood.  Applying for jobs right now is similar to playing the lottery.  The winnings are rare, but they are there.  So instead of focusing on my life without a "real" job, I'm focusing on balance.  

Balance for me right now includes patience, persistence, laughter, time with friends, conversations with my parents, riding my bike, and focusing on how important this time is and should remain.  As soon as you feel a raindrop hit your shoulder, don't worry about extending your umbrella, instead, hold your head high, carry yourself with force, and soak up a moment dedicated to uncovering your own balance. Our world will forever face matters of chaos, but it is up to you to eliminate the weight of your stress and struggles. 

The sun in shining!

Productivity equals pretty big smile.  Might have found my next move, came across a place I would love to work, and did my taxes.  

Nothing beats the sun's rays, soon-to-be money in the bank, and the possibility of a new adventure.  Count me in. 

Survey Says...

Random fact about a random coffee shop (from which I luckily enough receive a paycheck), we offer a one-of-a-kind deal, exclusively for our customers.  

You ready for it....

Survey Fridays! Mmmm Hmmm.  Every Friday, my manager and I believe customer service not only is about delivering a divine cup of joe, but also accompanied by a warm glass of "lemme get to know you better!"  So we take our interests, jot them down on a recycled receipt, and provide a "this versus that" question.  

Past survey questions have included, The Cactus or The Neurolux (it's a bar thing)?, Peanut or Plain M&M's?, Adam's Family or The Munsters?, Bullrider or Bullfighter, and left or right leg first in your pants (assuming you have both)?  

So, the point of Survey Fridays, beyond wanting to get to know our customers a wee-bit better, is they actually enjoy taking a break more than they do Monday - Thursday.  But my request to you, sitting here answering our previous questions, is to help us out.  Any suggestions will be greatly appreciate, and of course, I will submit their responses!  

Think away and thank you!