Cosmos, friends, fashion and sex! What a great way to spend a friday night! Yep, I went to the opening night of SATC! I have never done this before. I usually prefer to watch movies in the comfort of my own home and not pay the high priced movie ticket. But for the fab 4 girls from NYC, I just had to do it!
I won't say anything about the movie except for the fact I literally cried through the whole thing. Not cry, cry but just a steady stream of tears falling down my face. I love what these woman represent. Friendship. Good strong, healthy friendships. The friendships that allow you to call someone at 4am, 7am or midnight when you need something. Friendships that you know will be there when you fall and celebrate with you when you are back up on your feet. It's all Priceless really! You can have all the money, clothes, trips in the world but if you don't have true friends, you are poor in my book. Relationships are what makes the world go round.
I miss my girls in Chicago, Boston and Columbus. I am so fortunate for the girls I am meeting here and the close friendships that are developing. One girl who I was besties with in 7th grade back in Ohio, we have totally reconnected. I am so fortunate to have all of you out there who read my blog and comment. Especially regarding this last post. I needed to hear what you all had to say on the subject. Thank you.
Go see the movie or wait till it comes out on video. You won't regret it. It will make you appreciate those friendships in your life and how meaningful they are.
"True friends are angels in disguise"
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
How do you know if you are ready to buy the ticket and get on the train
This is my analogy with E and me about having babies. We want to step up to the ticket booth, we want to buy the ticket, we've even tried to purchase the ticket but we aren't sure we want to get on the train.
So my question is how do you know if you are ready to make that step and bring a child into this world?
E shared with me after his last trip that he is ready. I think am but at the same time, I am not sure. I can't quite tell you why we should wait except for fear? maybe.
I am a thinker, by nature. So I constantly analyze my thoughts. Am I really having baby fever or is it that I just want the next thing because my life has moved in warp speed since I met my husband that I need the next thing? Then at the same time, I find myself looking just a little bit longer at the pregnant women I see. Admiring their bellies. I see pictures and listen to other parents talk about their babies and kids and my heart skips. When I think hard about if I or my hubby would be a good parent--no doubts. I don't worry about how it will change my life because I know it will and we will adjust. I've thought how wonderful it would be to have a chunky baby sitting on my lap and it being my child, watch and nurture its growth. It gives me such a wonderful feeling inside.
I do worry about finances and that I will have to go back to work. Will I be able to find good care and can we afford it. But I can't imagine that is a reason to wait. Or is it? I guess the biggest thing that scares me is taking that leap and letting G-d/nature take over. I've controlled my body for so long with birth control. This month is a year since being off the pill, however I still have had control over not getting pregnant. Now with my hubby sharing with me that he is ready. Am I ready to give up that control, give in to what i think my instincts might be saying and seeing what happens?
So my question is how do you know if you are ready to make that step and bring a child into this world?
E shared with me after his last trip that he is ready. I think am but at the same time, I am not sure. I can't quite tell you why we should wait except for fear? maybe.
I am a thinker, by nature. So I constantly analyze my thoughts. Am I really having baby fever or is it that I just want the next thing because my life has moved in warp speed since I met my husband that I need the next thing? Then at the same time, I find myself looking just a little bit longer at the pregnant women I see. Admiring their bellies. I see pictures and listen to other parents talk about their babies and kids and my heart skips. When I think hard about if I or my hubby would be a good parent--no doubts. I don't worry about how it will change my life because I know it will and we will adjust. I've thought how wonderful it would be to have a chunky baby sitting on my lap and it being my child, watch and nurture its growth. It gives me such a wonderful feeling inside.
I do worry about finances and that I will have to go back to work. Will I be able to find good care and can we afford it. But I can't imagine that is a reason to wait. Or is it? I guess the biggest thing that scares me is taking that leap and letting G-d/nature take over. I've controlled my body for so long with birth control. This month is a year since being off the pill, however I still have had control over not getting pregnant. Now with my hubby sharing with me that he is ready. Am I ready to give up that control, give in to what i think my instincts might be saying and seeing what happens?
Monday, May 19, 2008
chronicles of non-revenue travel
It is now 8:06pm PST and I am on a train from San Jose to San
Francisco. I bet you are asking yourself why a train? Well, here is
the reason why? However, first should explain how my husband and I travel.
Since he works for an airline, we have the luxury of receiving airline benefits. We can hop on any of his company's flights that is our heart's desire. The
key component of this benefit is that, there must be space available
for us non-paying passengers. As it should, preference is given to
paying or "revenue" passengers.
Our day started at 6am EST. We headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, GA.
We were in Atlanta this weekend visiting my parents. Which was so much fun and so desperately needed.
For some reason, we were unable to print my security document at my parent's house, so once we arrived to the airport, we stood in the long ticket counter line. Eli and I split off to see which line would go the fastest. Surely, I thought the line to the kiosk that was just check in only, no baggage, would go the fastest. I was wrong. This wouldn't be the first time today that I would guess wrong. Eli made it to the kiosk/baggage check in before I did so I joined him at the counter to pick up my pass.
We then headed to the security line that wrapped around the ticketing
area twice! One would think this line would take forever, but it
didn't. Just a mere 30 minutes to get through security. Easy Money!!
The start of this trip seemed to go smoothly, we have our security documents, made it through security with no problem and we got on the 8am flight to Dallas with ease, well almost. Immedialy upon receiving our seat assignments we were told we needed to check our luggage since all the overhead bin space was taken.
As a non-revenue passenger, you learn to pack lightly so that you can keep your luggage with you at ll times. the airlines lose the luggage and you are SOL. It is quite the panic when you have to give up your bag. I seriously think we stood there for 10 minutes staring at our suitcases wondering if we should leave them. We finally mustered up the confidence to say goodbye to our bags and headed on the plane.
After 20 minutes of sitting at the gate, the pilot comes on with a PA
stating that the plane was having lavatory problems and it would be
another 20 minute wait. Now, normally this wouldn't bother me or Eli but
because we knew we would have problems in Dallas connecting onto SFO, we needed to get there as soon as possible. We gathered our things and rushed to the
845am flight to Dallas. We got on the flight to Dallas and with our
luggage en route to SFO, we figured things would be okay. We were
more then wrong....
Landed in Dallas, rushed to the monitors to see what gate the SFO
flight would be departing out of. Much to our luck, it was in the same terminal. Much to our bad luck the flight was completely oversold. We
instantly rolled over the next SFO flight non rev stand by list. We
then put our heads together and figured out that there was an oakland
flight from dallas. The chances didn't look great but they looked
better then the flights to SFO.
We head to the ticket counter, I for some reason,was filled with
optimisim in thinking we would make this flight. I even started to
plan out the rest of my afternoon. How quickly reality bopped me upside
the head. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE showed up for that flight. No
space. at. all.
We moved on to the next SFO flight. No love. Next thought, San Jose.
No love. At this point, we needed to get out of Dallas. We were 0-5
and we needed to head west. The further west we could get the better
off we would be. At this point, we did contemplate heading to mexico
for a few days. the hell with work right? But I forgot to bring my
passport with me. Boo....
We looked at Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, SLC, We finally settled on
San Diego. At least we would be in California!!! During this flight,
we finally were able to get some alcohol in us. The lovely flight
attendant kept us well fed of adult beverages. This definiely helped
ease our pain...a bit. We made it San Diego but missed our connection
to LA because the airline pushed the plane 20 minutes early. DOH! I almost lost it. I had to walk away from the ticket counter because another responsibility of being a non-rev traveler is that you have to be nice!!!! Plus it would look so bad on E if I had a major breakdown.
Both of us at our wits end at this point, we finally settled on another flight to San Jose. By this time, we picked up two travel buddies who were having a similar experience with their non-rev travel as we were. We had crossed paths with them in Dallas and had traveled the similar flight legs.
The four of us discussed what we were going to do once we landed in SJ. Luckily, the wife of the pair had experience with cal train so we decided split a cab to the train station. We arrived at the train station and not a minute later, the train arrived. All four of us were jumping for joy! We boarded the train and quickly realized we were going the wrong way. Double Doh and much laughter between the four of us. We jumped off at the next stop and caught the train heading in the correct direction. As we passed the train station we originally boarded, I then saw the sign we were standing in front of directing us to the appropriate track to catch the train to San Francisco. I tried so hard to take a picture but of course my camera died right then and there.
We arrived at the correct station an hour later, where the four of us split off. Eli and I had another hour and 10 minute train ride home on BART.
Needless to say, 19 hours, 4 airports and two trains later. I am home and Eli is out playing poker with his friends. I wrote most of this post on the train and am now posting it.
Eli finished up his IOE training last week and will be starting reserve this week. He leaves again for a 5 day trip. I think I am going to stay put for awhile.
Francisco. I bet you are asking yourself why a train? Well, here is
the reason why? However, first should explain how my husband and I travel.
Since he works for an airline, we have the luxury of receiving airline benefits. We can hop on any of his company's flights that is our heart's desire. The
key component of this benefit is that, there must be space available
for us non-paying passengers. As it should, preference is given to
paying or "revenue" passengers.
Our day started at 6am EST. We headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, GA.
We were in Atlanta this weekend visiting my parents. Which was so much fun and so desperately needed.
For some reason, we were unable to print my security document at my parent's house, so once we arrived to the airport, we stood in the long ticket counter line. Eli and I split off to see which line would go the fastest. Surely, I thought the line to the kiosk that was just check in only, no baggage, would go the fastest. I was wrong. This wouldn't be the first time today that I would guess wrong. Eli made it to the kiosk/baggage check in before I did so I joined him at the counter to pick up my pass.
We then headed to the security line that wrapped around the ticketing
area twice! One would think this line would take forever, but it
didn't. Just a mere 30 minutes to get through security. Easy Money!!
The start of this trip seemed to go smoothly, we have our security documents, made it through security with no problem and we got on the 8am flight to Dallas with ease, well almost. Immedialy upon receiving our seat assignments we were told we needed to check our luggage since all the overhead bin space was taken.
As a non-revenue passenger, you learn to pack lightly so that you can keep your luggage with you at ll times. the airlines lose the luggage and you are SOL. It is quite the panic when you have to give up your bag. I seriously think we stood there for 10 minutes staring at our suitcases wondering if we should leave them. We finally mustered up the confidence to say goodbye to our bags and headed on the plane.
After 20 minutes of sitting at the gate, the pilot comes on with a PA
stating that the plane was having lavatory problems and it would be
another 20 minute wait. Now, normally this wouldn't bother me or Eli but
because we knew we would have problems in Dallas connecting onto SFO, we needed to get there as soon as possible. We gathered our things and rushed to the
845am flight to Dallas. We got on the flight to Dallas and with our
luggage en route to SFO, we figured things would be okay. We were
more then wrong....
Landed in Dallas, rushed to the monitors to see what gate the SFO
flight would be departing out of. Much to our luck, it was in the same terminal. Much to our bad luck the flight was completely oversold. We
instantly rolled over the next SFO flight non rev stand by list. We
then put our heads together and figured out that there was an oakland
flight from dallas. The chances didn't look great but they looked
better then the flights to SFO.
We head to the ticket counter, I for some reason,was filled with
optimisim in thinking we would make this flight. I even started to
plan out the rest of my afternoon. How quickly reality bopped me upside
the head. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE showed up for that flight. No
space. at. all.
We moved on to the next SFO flight. No love. Next thought, San Jose.
No love. At this point, we needed to get out of Dallas. We were 0-5
and we needed to head west. The further west we could get the better
off we would be. At this point, we did contemplate heading to mexico
for a few days. the hell with work right? But I forgot to bring my
passport with me. Boo....
We looked at Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, SLC, We finally settled on
San Diego. At least we would be in California!!! During this flight,
we finally were able to get some alcohol in us. The lovely flight
attendant kept us well fed of adult beverages. This definiely helped
ease our pain...a bit. We made it San Diego but missed our connection
to LA because the airline pushed the plane 20 minutes early. DOH! I almost lost it. I had to walk away from the ticket counter because another responsibility of being a non-rev traveler is that you have to be nice!!!! Plus it would look so bad on E if I had a major breakdown.
Both of us at our wits end at this point, we finally settled on another flight to San Jose. By this time, we picked up two travel buddies who were having a similar experience with their non-rev travel as we were. We had crossed paths with them in Dallas and had traveled the similar flight legs.
The four of us discussed what we were going to do once we landed in SJ. Luckily, the wife of the pair had experience with cal train so we decided split a cab to the train station. We arrived at the train station and not a minute later, the train arrived. All four of us were jumping for joy! We boarded the train and quickly realized we were going the wrong way. Double Doh and much laughter between the four of us. We jumped off at the next stop and caught the train heading in the correct direction. As we passed the train station we originally boarded, I then saw the sign we were standing in front of directing us to the appropriate track to catch the train to San Francisco. I tried so hard to take a picture but of course my camera died right then and there.
We arrived at the correct station an hour later, where the four of us split off. Eli and I had another hour and 10 minute train ride home on BART.
Needless to say, 19 hours, 4 airports and two trains later. I am home and Eli is out playing poker with his friends. I wrote most of this post on the train and am now posting it.
Eli finished up his IOE training last week and will be starting reserve this week. He leaves again for a 5 day trip. I think I am going to stay put for awhile.
Friday, May 02, 2008
Peace offering...
Love you schmoop! I am sorry I made you mad the other day! Can't wait to hang out on Saturday with you.
Here are the lyrics to the song I am always singing to you.
The Way I Am--Ingrid Michaelson
If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.
Cuz I love the way you say good morning.
And you take me the way I am.
If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.
Cuz I love the way you call me baby.
And you take me the way I am.
I'd buy you Rogaine if you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches to all you tear.
Cuz I love you more than I could ever promise.
And you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
Here are the lyrics to the song I am always singing to you.
The Way I Am--Ingrid Michaelson
If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.
Cuz I love the way you say good morning.
And you take me the way I am.
If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.
Cuz I love the way you call me baby.
And you take me the way I am.
I'd buy you Rogaine if you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches to all you tear.
Cuz I love you more than I could ever promise.
And you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Camera tips--what I know
Thanks so much for all the picture compliments! You all made me feel so good!!!
I have to say with those pictures it is all about the "mode". We have a basic digital camera--Hp photosmart. Nothing fancy at all. However, sitting down with Urs,she showed me the different picture modes she uses with her camera.
So for example, the sunset pictures from the previous post. I took them with the "sunset" mode. Then I played with the color options--b&W, etc to get a more interesting look. I would think every digital camera has mode and color options. It took me awhile to figure out how to find it as it isn't as apparent on my camera as it is on Urs's. She has a much better camera than we do.On close ups, like I took with the roses, I used the "macro" setting.
The header picture and the one with the bird--I think I just got really lucky on top of using the different picture modes :)
Definitely still a novice with this so I would love to share tips and tricks! Hope this helps!
I have to say with those pictures it is all about the "mode". We have a basic digital camera--Hp photosmart. Nothing fancy at all. However, sitting down with Urs,she showed me the different picture modes she uses with her camera.
So for example, the sunset pictures from the previous post. I took them with the "sunset" mode. Then I played with the color options--b&W, etc to get a more interesting look. I would think every digital camera has mode and color options. It took me awhile to figure out how to find it as it isn't as apparent on my camera as it is on Urs's. She has a much better camera than we do.On close ups, like I took with the roses, I used the "macro" setting.
The header picture and the one with the bird--I think I just got really lucky on top of using the different picture modes :)
Definitely still a novice with this so I would love to share tips and tricks! Hope this helps!
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