The Next Day ....

The next day after a night of partying is usually ... how can I say? Touchy? Delicate? Rough??

Yes, we partied last night. And, pretty hard. It was a fun night with coworkers and friends ... a First Friday. Haven't been to one of those in years. I guess, by a hardcore party-er's standards, we were pretty mellow. At least, I was. I did get drunk, but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle. A few of my friends on the other hand ... well, they were visibly impaired. It was great.

It was kind of a last minute decision to go out after work, and I live on the windward side, so I didn't have a chance to go home and change for "going out" like everyone else. Well, mostly everyone else. It's ok, though. I still looked good from going straight after work. 

I hadn't planned on staying out long ... I was in it for one or two drinks, some food and fun. But, as the drinks came, and the atmosphere soaked in, I couldn't help but dive in. It was so nice being out with people I like. 
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I started this post last Saturday. Didn't get to finish and a whole week has wooshed by! I was kind of looking forward to going out tonight, but I'm still pretty tired from the craziness of the week, so a night in with B will be amazing.

There are some other things that I can think of that would be so amazing to do tonight, too. Unfortunately they involve someone who is miles and miles away. Oh, and plus an ocean. Damn. 

xoxo

Invading your thoughts ....

What's invading my thoughts?

Work.

Yes, work. I've been at my new office going on four weeks now. I pretty much dove straight in when I started here, and I know that was expected of me since I can do the basics in my sleep. 

This field of law is different, though. I dabbled in it a few years ago, but this firm is strictly EP, Probate and Conservatorships. Diving in, head first has been the best thing. I'm learning so much, and enjoying it. It also helps that my coworkers are so easy to work with, and we all get along. 

But, now that I've been here and few weeks, and more and more has been put on my plate, work thoughts are starting to invade my home life. 

This past Friday night, I was in the shower with no particular thought in my head until ... I remembered that I was in the middle of an email to an attorney when we broke for pau hana. Mindlessly, I start thinking what I needed to finish sending him on Monday. Which led to another thought ... gotta check on the status of that affidavit and waivers ... and, then WHOA! Shut up, brain! You're not at work!!

So, this morning, I told one of my coworkers about work thoughts invading my home life. She had to laugh. Not only is our office crazy busy, but the stress level can be unbelievable. And, yes, work is going to consume you .. if you let it. But, one thing she told me, is that once that starts happening, you know you're doing well, and you like it. 

She's not wrong. I do like it. The job, the people, the work. And, I am doing well ... at least I know I can hack it. 

Look at that, it's pau hana time already. And, I feel like I just got here. Time to split!

Dreams ... again

Once again, I am posting about dreams. It's crazy sometimes how a dream can make you think... that is, when you can remember them.

This one I had early this morning. Woke from it around 5:30am with a feeling of desire for someone I had never considered that way. Ever. 

He's one of the guys that would ride with us, and we were never really close, but he's always been friendly when we'd go out. I haven't seen him in a few months, but it's always nice when we do get to hang. 

Before you jump to any conclusions, NO, I am not interested in this guy. I just find it funny how a dream can make you feel something for someone you'd never had any desire for. Maybe if he were on the market, I might make a play for him, but he isn't, so why bother? 

After coming in to work today, I briefly discuss this and dreams with one of my coworkers. She and I agree that it's symbolic of something in my life, but not sure what. Contemplating having a reading done some time soon. No, not because of this dream, but because I'm curious. I have been for a while now. Curious about what? Well, things that might happen for me down the road. The itch is not super intense, so I'm good either way. It's just a curiosity in me that is always there. 

Jumping to another thought, my clan is in war right now. Quite possibly one of the hardest we've been in yet. Seems every other war is like this now. Is it because we're all upgrading and getting stronger? Ugh. I think so. 

Don't mind me ... just had a nerdy clash moment. I love them. My clan. 

Anyway, lunch is almost over, and I have a ton of work to get done before the end of the day. I may be back later. 

xoxo 

Texas ...

Can anybody tell me anything good about Texas? I've been to San Antonio, and it was beautiful there. Wouldn't mind visiting again. But, how is the living situation? Especially the transition a Hawaii girl would have to make??

Just thinking out loud. It's open for discussion. Come one, come all. Feed me your input!

Xoxo

ATTENTION all you ....

Sometimes, I feel like I'm surrounded by them. Attention wh*res. 

Just this morning, I don't know HOW MANY of my friends posted on their fb walls this one attention-getting meme/pic, or whatever you wanna call it:

I confess that, yes, I was on my fb newsfeed briefly this morning. And, as I scrolled I came a cross a few of these. It begs the question, really? You feel the need to have so much attention because you must be lacking it in other aspects of your life, huh? 

And, then I look at who posted these. It all makes sense .. more or less. My "friends" who post shit like this only want attention. They crave it, they need it, they live on it. If it's not a post like this, it's pictures of themselves doing ... what ever. Surfing, riding, partying, or just being a selfie monster. 

See, it's things like this that keep me away from fb. Why you gotta act all aloof and clueless by putting crap like this up? Don't you know that people can see right through your bullshit? And, the ones that actually comment are worse. Feeding on each others need to be recognized and validated as someone important to YOU. My god. 

Now, before you start coming down on me for dogging these kind of attention go-getters by saying, oh, you have a blog that's all about yourself. Yes, I do have a blog, but I'm not bothering anyone with it. I'm not shoving it in anyone's face or posting that you NEED to go read my blog. Or, asking anybody to pick a number and I'll be honest with my answer. Hah! Oh please ... just making myself more irritated. 

It's late, and time for lunch. The hunger monster is coming out in blog form. Must feed.

I'll be back a little later ...

xoxo    

It's a little bit funny ....

It's just a little funny how things work out these days. If anyone is wondering what the highest form of a compliment is ... it's when you encounter a copycat. 

Everything about them screams YOU. They may not even be aware of the fact that they are trying to be like you, but in everything they say and do, it's very apparent. Whether it's something you have that they want, someone they want that you have, or they plain just love you and want to send you a pint of their blood (yeah, it's from a movie).  I am flattered when I encounter the copycat behavior, no matter what aspect of my life it happens to be. 

I see it everywhere. Not just with myself, but I see it in a certain few of my friends. And, I notice it's the people that like the masses the least. Why, oh why do people flock to us? I do have to laugh at that because I hate people. Not the ones close to me, and not my family, of course. But, I can't stand most of the masses. It's hard to tell though ... I mask it well. You'd never know it because I can be the sweetest, most polite woman you ever met. Make you think I like you even more than I actually do. Some would call that being fake, I just call it being civil, polite, even friendly. You must have this skill in order to function as a normal, accepted human being. If we all ran around like unkempt monkeys, that would be no society at all. And, believe me ... I know a great deal of them unkempt monkeys. Ha!

In any case, I am always flattered when I see a copycat. So, thank you, copycats. You are most appreciated!

xoxo

Tangled

Not the movie, the song. I was driving to work this morning when "Tangled" by Maroon 5 came on. It's a good song, and I like it. But, the lyrics speak volumes to me. I couldn't help but start to laugh as he starts singing, and the words coming out of his mouth were so remnant of my last dating fail. If there was ever a theme song for That guy, that is it. 

Hahahaha. Ha. So funny. 

"And, I've done you so wrong, treated you bad, strung you along ... Ashamed of myself. I don't know how I got so tangled!"

That line had me rollin!! Oh man. I had to smile cause I am so over that shit.

Just thought I'd share my amusement ....

Xoxo