Working for the weekend

I feel a crazy week coming on.

It's going to be very busy at work and the other writer went on vacation (the bum!). Oh, and my half marathon training is starting this week, too.

So, I decided to get in here nice and early today to start the week off right. I'm slurping my latte now, mentally preparing myself for the insanity that will be this week, while enjoying a rare quiet moment.

Here's to peaceful mornings. Enjoy the week, everyone.

Bird watching

Have you ever been caught staring at someone?

That happened to me on the subway this morning (not the best place to stare at people as there's a strong chance that the person you're staring at could be crazy. Or you could be mistaken for a crazy. Only crazies stare.)

Anyway, back to the story. The reason I was staring this morning was because I think I saw the Most Beautiful Woman Ever. And I was in awe.

Her completely flawless Asian skin was the perfect tone and colour. Her hair was luxurious, with no broken pieces or fly-aways. Her face was a lovely shape. Her makeup done just right. And of course, her style was impeccable.

She was gorgeous. And while I was trying to take it all in (to get hints and tips for myself), I got caught. She looked at me and I immediately saw an uncomfortable look cross her perfect visage.

I, of course, looked away instantly, trying to appear disinterested and play it cool. I could only do it for a moment though. I couldn't help but steal a few glances here and there. It was like my eyes were drawn to her. Like a car crash, only wrapped up in beauty and loveliness and light.

Obviously this sighting has affected me greatly. Either I'm very appreciative of beauty and the fine things in life -- or I should reconsider my interest in men.

A note for my friend K.

Hello my friend, K. This post is for you.

Dear K,

How are you doing today as you work from home without your pants on? Enjoying yourself? I'm sure it's a lovely way to spend the day.

Things are going along swimmingly with me. I'm feeling slightly sleepy, but that may be due to my lack of caffeine today (I didn't get a chance to have my daily latte).

Let me fill you in on some things that are happening around the office today:

-B. has invited everyone over to his office to indulge in some spirits after closing time today (now that he has a beer fridge in there)

-Some of the account ladies find me especially funny (yay me!) after reading the many quotes on B's wall

-My partner A. is sniffling and hacking up a lung -- avoid her at all costs when you're back, unless you want to get ill

-I'm feeling too restless to work (hence, the writing of this blog on company time)

That's about it. Hope you're doing well! See you when you're back, dear K.

~Hez

Music, man

With my readership growing, I feel that I must write every day now. (I certainly don't want to disappoint my fans!) However, coming up with something (interesting) to talk about each day can be a bit challenging. So - my lovely friend R. provided me with a topic to discuss for today:

"If your life were a soundtrack, what songs would be on it?"

Oooo... this one is good. It requires a lot of thought, though. I don't want to be too hasty and just start listing off songs I like. I really need to think - how does a song describe me?

First of all, I'm pretty sure I'd include "Where's the party?" by Madonna. Not only is this song from her classic"True Blue" album (which has been a personal fave of mine since way back in the days when I wore neon and headbands religiously), it also pretty much describes the fun, party-girl side to my personality. (I love, love, love a good party!)

As cheesy as it sounds, I think I'd have to include "All you need is love" by the Beatles. I'm all about love. And I've got so much of it in my life, that I really, truly believe it's one of the single most important things someone can experience in life.

What else? What else?

Right - well I have to list a few songs that I just love... These songs are also tunes that induce much daydreaming in me, which is always a good sign:

Hurt by Johnny Cash (cover)
Say it Ain't So by Weezer
Andy You're a Star by the Killers
La Vie en Rose by Louis Armstrong
Highway Girl by the Tragically Hip

Wow - I'm finding this really hard. Must think some more... Then I'll get back to the list and perhaps revise.

In the meantime, what would be on your list?

F#%$*&% censorship!

Most of the time I think about censoring my blogs because I know that certain people, like my Mom and my husband's parents, read it.

But when you really think about it, my blog is for me. And not writing whatever pops into my head at the moment sex no matter how rude or offensive or uncomfortable vagina it may be, is censorship. Which just isn't good for me.

So, from now on - I write without shame.

Get ready for blogs rampant with swear words and long ramblings about how drunk I got last weekend.

What a freeing sensation!

PS: Given the topic of this blog, I thought it appropriate to ask this question. Have you ever gone into a bathroom at work (like I just did), and been hit in the face by a horrid smell, but really had to pee, so you went in anyway... just hoping to get in and out as quickly as possible, only to find that as you're washing your hands, another person walks in and gets that same "oh my god - what died in here??" expression on their face that you had moments ago - and then glares at you as if you were the culprit??? I hate that.

What the world needs now

Things the world obviously needs more of:

Writers. Some may consider it an improvement to the whole "award show" thing, but if I have to watch one more press conference-style show in place of the glitz and glam of real Hollywood awards, I will cry.

Love. With more love, there will be less shitty stuff in the world. Like random shootings on the street. Or random murders of Grandfathers who are out delivering Christmas cards. That's just so wrong I can't even begin to find words for how wrong it is.

Money. Everybody seems to need/want/benefit from more money. And after watching a documentary on debt in America, I got very scared. Yep. Send more money.

Writers. (Did I mention this one?) I've missed my new Dexter episodes.

Tea. (This is just based on my own observation). But yeah - I love tea. Can't beat a good cuppa.

Everything's turning up Hezzie

I don't want to jinx things... but I've had a bunch of good things happen in the past little while, so I'm pretty darn happy right now.

Here's a synopsis:
- an old co-worker and good friend of mine will most likely be offered a job at my current place of employment (and I love, love, love her... so I'm pretty excited!)
- I'm having sushi for lunch today
- someone (who I have a feeling is reliable) is coming to quote the drywalling in our basement... finally!
- I got a paper cut on my lip this morning (that's not the good part)... but it didn't really hurt AND it ended up making me the comic relief in the meeting I was in, which is always fun. I like making people laugh
- I just read the soy sauce packet that came with my sushi and it says that it's preservative free... bonus!
- It's Friday

Anyway - so yeah, all is good. Every day should be as good as today. So says Hezzie.