For today's blog post I'm going to share a blog post. I know, it seems like cheating a little but I really liked it and I think you all should read it. So go read it.
Every Thing I Need to Know I learned From Beauty and the Beast.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Blogging Disaster
I'm a blogging disaster, I'll admit it. Why can't I do anything consistently? I need to make more time for myself I think.
Anyways, if you know me you know I like to read. I think it's an awesome hobby to have. I don't really know where it came from but for as long as I can remember I've enjoyed sitting down with a good book and escaping from reality. I think I really started to love reading in the 5th grade. That's when I claim to have started reading on a regular basis at least. My 5th grade teacher who is still my favorite teacher ever and I talk to on a regular basis introduced to me to Harry Potter and my best friend Keely but that's for another post and I fell head over heels in love. Along with the million other books she suggested to me. There's something about getting wrapped up in another world that is so appealing to me. Maybe it's because I'm an only child and the characters felt like siblings or maybe it's because I'm weird. I don't know and I don't care. Give me 15 minutes of free time and you can guarantee I'm curled in a ball reading a book or more recently my Kindle or iPhone.
Today I give you an McCloud Says You Must Read book list. Most of them came to be downloaded by suggestion, but I'll take credit for them today.
1. The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews - This bad boy will change the way you live your life or at least make you think about it. It's a great read for all ages, but especially those just starting out in the real world. Grab the copy that includes Mastering the Seven Decisions. You'll thank me later. [A man decides is world has come to an end, then he travels back in time to meet 7 people who give him 7 decisions he can make about his life.]
2. Guys Are Waffles, Girls Are Spaghetti by Chad Eastham - If you've ever wondered why the opposite sex is so weird, Chad helps you understand. While I think this book is more fitted for a high school student, I would never give someone the opportunity to learn. [Chad walks you through the reason why guys and girls are so different, and gives you perspective as to what you're going through in regards to the opposite sex. And his editor (a female) leaves some interesting comments for you to read as well]
3. The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts - Thought you were going to get through this list with out a girly book huh? You're wrong!! As someone who is more of a murder mystery kind of reader, I fell in love with these books. More realistically I fell in love with the characters. I was really upset at the end of the third book, I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THEIR LIVES. Which is the problem I have with all books really.... [I don't know how to describe this series without giving it all away, but it's centered around an inn that's being remolded, 3 brother and 3 best friends.]
4. Killing Kennedy & Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly - My obsessions with the Kennedys started when I was in the 4th grade and we went to Newport Rhode Island with Sea Ray. It's all down hill from there. I went to every mansion/church/museum that had to do with them while we were there and then started reading every book I could get my hands on. So when Killing Kennedy was in my stocking this year I was beyond excited. After O'Reilly relating Kennedy to Lincoln so heavily I kind of cultivated an interest in Lincoln too. [The deaths of these two men are intense and fascinating. I love history and I love the Kennedys. These books were perfect, easy reads!]
5. Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill and The Kennedy Detail by Gerald Blaine & Lisa McCubbin - more Kennedys #sorryimnotsorry. [Two books written by secret service agents assigned to the Kennedy detail. Does it get much better than that? Let me answer, no.]
If you would like a more extensive list of books that I have enjoyed reading since graduation the total is up to like 35 or 40 let me know. I love sharing my love for reading!!
Anyways, if you know me you know I like to read. I think it's an awesome hobby to have. I don't really know where it came from but for as long as I can remember I've enjoyed sitting down with a good book and escaping from reality. I think I really started to love reading in the 5th grade. That's when I claim to have started reading on a regular basis at least. My 5th grade teacher who is still my favorite teacher ever and I talk to on a regular basis introduced to me to Harry Potter and my best friend Keely but that's for another post and I fell head over heels in love. Along with the million other books she suggested to me. There's something about getting wrapped up in another world that is so appealing to me. Maybe it's because I'm an only child and the characters felt like siblings or maybe it's because I'm weird. I don't know and I don't care. Give me 15 minutes of free time and you can guarantee I'm curled in a ball reading a book or more recently my Kindle or iPhone.
Today I give you an McCloud Says You Must Read book list. Most of them came to be downloaded by suggestion, but I'll take credit for them today.
1. The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews - This bad boy will change the way you live your life or at least make you think about it. It's a great read for all ages, but especially those just starting out in the real world. Grab the copy that includes Mastering the Seven Decisions. You'll thank me later. [A man decides is world has come to an end, then he travels back in time to meet 7 people who give him 7 decisions he can make about his life.]
2. Guys Are Waffles, Girls Are Spaghetti by Chad Eastham - If you've ever wondered why the opposite sex is so weird, Chad helps you understand. While I think this book is more fitted for a high school student, I would never give someone the opportunity to learn. [Chad walks you through the reason why guys and girls are so different, and gives you perspective as to what you're going through in regards to the opposite sex. And his editor (a female) leaves some interesting comments for you to read as well]
3. The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts - Thought you were going to get through this list with out a girly book huh? You're wrong!! As someone who is more of a murder mystery kind of reader, I fell in love with these books. More realistically I fell in love with the characters. I was really upset at the end of the third book, I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THEIR LIVES. Which is the problem I have with all books really.... [I don't know how to describe this series without giving it all away, but it's centered around an inn that's being remolded, 3 brother and 3 best friends.]
4. Killing Kennedy & Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly - My obsessions with the Kennedys started when I was in the 4th grade and we went to Newport Rhode Island with Sea Ray. It's all down hill from there. I went to every mansion/church/museum that had to do with them while we were there and then started reading every book I could get my hands on. So when Killing Kennedy was in my stocking this year I was beyond excited. After O'Reilly relating Kennedy to Lincoln so heavily I kind of cultivated an interest in Lincoln too. [The deaths of these two men are intense and fascinating. I love history and I love the Kennedys. These books were perfect, easy reads!]
5. Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill and The Kennedy Detail by Gerald Blaine & Lisa McCubbin - more Kennedys #sorryimnotsorry. [Two books written by secret service agents assigned to the Kennedy detail. Does it get much better than that? Let me answer, no.]
If you would like a more extensive list of books that I have enjoyed reading since graduation the total is up to like 35 or 40 let me know. I love sharing my love for reading!!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Honesty is the best policy
I promised a meaningful blog post this week and here it is.
This morning I took a few minutes before a meeting so I wasn't just not working to check out Thought Catalog. Some times they post the most ridiculous things but every once in a while I find a post I fall in love with. Today I found 3. So I'm sharing them all on different forms of social media. If you're my Facebook friend you're lucky and can read that article. Check out my Tweet here.
But, this post isn't about those two articles, it's about its own. The article I ran across is called Let's Start Being Honest About What We Want. I love the point it makes here. Why are people so dishonest about things? I firmly believe in telling the truth, for multiple reasons. 1) I'm a horrible lier. 2) You have to tell more lies and then you just have to tell more lies. 3) Your lies stop making sense and then it just doesn't work.
I don't know why people think they need to lie. I just get angry thinking about it. I really, really do. I realize this article is mostly about relationships and I think a lot of people have trouble being honest with what they want. I know I do sometimes. I mean isn't it easier to ignore what you're feeling than create an awkward situation by talking about how you feel? Well, we're not little kids anymore, put on your big girl/boy panties and chat about it.
But, I'm not sure I actually read this article as being about relationships with people as much as about being a relationship with myself and the big Man upstairs. Why not be honest about what you want and actually work towards it. I believe the hardest person to be honest with is yourself. It's easy to fall into the 'norms' and just live life that way. I've been trying really hard to be honest with myself and fix the things I think I'm doing wrong. And be better at doing things I think are right. I know it sounds silly and not like a lot of work, but it has been for me. Which is weird to say out loud and I'm okay with it.
I'm ready to make 2013 about being honest with myself. And everyone else in my life. Here's to a life full of happiness and honesty. LET'S GO!
This morning I took a few minutes before a meeting so I wasn't just not working to check out Thought Catalog. Some times they post the most ridiculous things but every once in a while I find a post I fall in love with. Today I found 3. So I'm sharing them all on different forms of social media. If you're my Facebook friend you're lucky and can read that article. Check out my Tweet here.
But, this post isn't about those two articles, it's about its own. The article I ran across is called Let's Start Being Honest About What We Want. I love the point it makes here. Why are people so dishonest about things? I firmly believe in telling the truth, for multiple reasons. 1) I'm a horrible lier. 2) You have to tell more lies and then you just have to tell more lies. 3) Your lies stop making sense and then it just doesn't work.
I don't know why people think they need to lie. I just get angry thinking about it. I really, really do. I realize this article is mostly about relationships and I think a lot of people have trouble being honest with what they want. I know I do sometimes. I mean isn't it easier to ignore what you're feeling than create an awkward situation by talking about how you feel? Well, we're not little kids anymore, put on your big girl/boy panties and chat about it.
But, I'm not sure I actually read this article as being about relationships with people as much as about being a relationship with myself and the big Man upstairs. Why not be honest about what you want and actually work towards it. I believe the hardest person to be honest with is yourself. It's easy to fall into the 'norms' and just live life that way. I've been trying really hard to be honest with myself and fix the things I think I'm doing wrong. And be better at doing things I think are right. I know it sounds silly and not like a lot of work, but it has been for me. Which is weird to say out loud and I'm okay with it.
I'm ready to make 2013 about being honest with myself. And everyone else in my life. Here's to a life full of happiness and honesty. LET'S GO!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Life Style of the Not So Rich & Famous
Being rich & famous is fun. I would think... But since I'm neither I've been working my butt off for the past 13 days that I haven't blogged. Work has really picked up and I feel like my free time isn't really there. I know I'm not always at work but I can't even remember what all I've been doing.
But, THE BABY CAME!!! Little Levi graced us with his presence on Monday, February 11th, after keeping his mom in labor for 22 hours. I'm so in love with my little baby nephew and have already started spoiling him. He's literally the cutest thing I've ever seen. I'm positive that everyone is tired of seeing pictures of him, but they will just have to get over it. I'm hoping I get to go see the little nugget this week!!
I promise a substantial blog post at some point this week!
But, THE BABY CAME!!! Little Levi graced us with his presence on Monday, February 11th, after keeping his mom in labor for 22 hours. I'm so in love with my little baby nephew and have already started spoiling him. He's literally the cutest thing I've ever seen. I'm positive that everyone is tired of seeing pictures of him, but they will just have to get over it. I'm hoping I get to go see the little nugget this week!!
I promise a substantial blog post at some point this week!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Life in your 20s
Life in your 20s. Can you even describe it? I realize I'm only 3 years in and I haven't even lived through half of my 20s but I feel like I know a lot about it. For starters, it's nothing like you thought it would be. Yes, not being a teen any more is fun. Turning 21 is even more fun. Heck, having your friends turn 21 and throwing parties for them is more fun than when you turned 21. Turning 22 is nothing spectacular.... Hey you can rent a car in 3 years. You're also probably SO pumped to graduate college. Then you graduate and turn 23. Not so fun anymore. You have a job or two, you have no time for the social life you had in college and you pay your own insurance.
As a 23 year old I feel like your 20s are much more 'glamed up' in society. "Your 20s are the best years of your life" but they tell you that about every decade. Your 20s are rough. Let me tell you. You find out who your real friends are mostly the hard way. You graduate college and you get turned down for your first job or 10, but hey the economy is bad right now, finding a job isn't easy. Those friends that you found out are real, they all move away and start creating their own lives. You try your darnedest to keep up with them and you reschedule phone dates 5 times before you actually talk. But, when you do it's like they still live across campus. And those moments are precious. You anxiously wait at your mail box for some snail mail to arrive. And that feeling is awesome. You finally land your first job which you're thrilled with. You love working there for about 2 years. Then you need a job that satisfies you although I haven't experienced this yet, it is my observation. If you happened to get married somewhere in your 20s you debate on the right time to have kids. If you don't get married you freak out that everyone around you is settling down and you're taking the 5 & 7 year old next door to the zoo on the weekends.
I'm not saying being being a 20-something is awful, I just don't think it's the best decade. I think my 30s will be my prime. Has anyone especially a girl ever said they were looking forward to their 30s?!? Welp, check it off because I am. Caroline found this hilarious BuzzFeed article about being 20. Check, check, check, check it out. Maybe it's a little dramatic, but let's be real... all 20-something girls are.
As a 23 year old I feel like your 20s are much more 'glamed up' in society. "Your 20s are the best years of your life" but they tell you that about every decade. Your 20s are rough. Let me tell you. You find out who your real friends are mostly the hard way. You graduate college and you get turned down for your first job or 10, but hey the economy is bad right now, finding a job isn't easy. Those friends that you found out are real, they all move away and start creating their own lives. You try your darnedest to keep up with them and you reschedule phone dates 5 times before you actually talk. But, when you do it's like they still live across campus. And those moments are precious. You anxiously wait at your mail box for some snail mail to arrive. And that feeling is awesome. You finally land your first job which you're thrilled with. You love working there for about 2 years. Then you need a job that satisfies you although I haven't experienced this yet, it is my observation. If you happened to get married somewhere in your 20s you debate on the right time to have kids. If you don't get married you freak out that everyone around you is settling down and you're taking the 5 & 7 year old next door to the zoo on the weekends.
I'm not saying being being a 20-something is awful, I just don't think it's the best decade. I think my 30s will be my prime. Has anyone especially a girl ever said they were looking forward to their 30s?!? Welp, check it off because I am. Caroline found this hilarious BuzzFeed article about being 20. Check, check, check, check it out. Maybe it's a little dramatic, but let's be real... all 20-something girls are.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Plug your headphones straight into my heart
As I sit at my desk and try to work down my to-do list I've kept my earbuds in my ears and my music playing on my iPhone. It seems like every song that has come on today has something to do with love. I'm not sure if that says something about my taste in music or is just a coincidence. But, I can't get the thought of love out of my head.
Maybe it's because one of my best friends is having a baby this week.
Maybe it's because next week is Valentines Day.
Maybe it's because I'm crazy. I'm going to go with this answer.
But, all these lovely things are happening in my life and I'm over the moon about it. I cannot wait for Britt to be a mom and I can't wait for Valentines Day. I love Valentines Day. And no, I don't have a boyfriend to shower me with gifts. But, I do love handing out Valentines Day cards, they are ordered and should be at the house today, and telling people I love them. Maybe I throw that word around to loosely and easily with people but if that's my greatest flaw I'm definitely okay with it. I tell my parents "I love you" every time I hang up the phone or leave their presence. I do the same to my family, including my cousins, apparently this is weird. And I always tell my friends I love them when I hang up the phone on them too.
I like love. It's fun. So, here's to hoping that we yes this child belongs to all of my friends get a baby today, or this week. Jae has a lovely birthday. Valentines Day is as fun as always. And that you tell someone you love them today!
Oh, and here's the song that mostly inspired this lovely blog post.I think I'm really funny with all these 'loves' in this blog.
Maybe it's because one of my best friends is having a baby this week.
Maybe it's because next week is Valentines Day.
Maybe it's because I'm crazy. I'm going to go with this answer.
But, all these lovely things are happening in my life and I'm over the moon about it. I cannot wait for Britt to be a mom and I can't wait for Valentines Day. I love Valentines Day. And no, I don't have a boyfriend to shower me with gifts. But, I do love handing out Valentines Day cards, they are ordered and should be at the house today, and telling people I love them. Maybe I throw that word around to loosely and easily with people but if that's my greatest flaw I'm definitely okay with it. I tell my parents "I love you" every time I hang up the phone or leave their presence. I do the same to my family, including my cousins, apparently this is weird. And I always tell my friends I love them when I hang up the phone on them too.
I like love. It's fun. So, here's to hoping that we yes this child belongs to all of my friends get a baby today, or this week. Jae has a lovely birthday. Valentines Day is as fun as always. And that you tell someone you love them today!
Oh, and here's the song that mostly inspired this lovely blog post.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Super Monday
Oh, we all know the Super Bowl was yesterday. The question of the day is always, "what team are you rooting for?" The answer at our party was always, "which ever team gets me money." Every year we all make our delicious recipes, pack up and head to my parent's friend's house and settle in to watch the game. I'm often criticized because I spend a lot of time with my parents and their friends, but I like it. I enjoy a setting where I can sit back and enjoy the game and not have to deal with all the crazy drunk college/adults who think they're in college screaming at the TV. This year I had a special treat, Kelsey my fake cousin came into town so I wasn't the only person under 40 at the party!
Another thing I love about the adult party is there is always a football board. If you haven't played one before I'm not going to explain, but it's fun. I always con mom & dad in fronting my $10 and I always win at least one quarter. Including last night, whoop whoop! So now I'm $25 richer and I can finally afford to go get my nails redone!
This week is going to prove to a baby filled one. Today my bff since kindergarten's older sister is having her baby girl and tomorrow babyblue jeans Levi will be born!! So excited to squeeze their little cheeks and love on them until they cry and then their moms can have them back.
Here's to an exciting week, heck I'm already listening to Taylor Swift, Jae has a birthday and Friday is dessert auction at my Optimist Club meeting so I get to make Oreo balls and red velvet cookies and watch everyone else enjoy them!
Have a super week! See what I did there??
Another thing I love about the adult party is there is always a football board. If you haven't played one before I'm not going to explain, but it's fun. I always con mom & dad in fronting my $10 and I always win at least one quarter. Including last night, whoop whoop! So now I'm $25 richer and I can finally afford to go get my nails redone!
This week is going to prove to a baby filled one. Today my bff since kindergarten's older sister is having her baby girl and tomorrow baby
Here's to an exciting week, heck I'm already listening to Taylor Swift, Jae has a birthday and Friday is dessert auction at my Optimist Club meeting so I get to make Oreo balls and red velvet cookies and watch everyone else enjoy them!
Have a super week! See what I did there??
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