Ah, the high paid, low talent Keanu Reeves. How it irks me that he makes a huge salary with monotone line delivery and two characters: Keanu, a la Bill and Ted:
and Keanu a la every other role he's played:
Looks like he might have actually had more talent before he was paid the big bucks....okay, not much more talent, but you be the judge:
You know who would have more inflection and life in his acting?
Yes! Stephen Hawking!
Who agrees with me here?
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
moving appears to be my thing
Ah, movement. I love movement: moving my body through dance and yoga, moving things along like progressing through college degree programs, moving food along in digestive movement, (always a good thing) and apparently........
moving to new places is just my thing. Yes, after six months in one apartment, we're moving on to another. For those who need to catch up, confuse yourself with this post. I will fill you in with more details at a later time. Now........ off to lift weights!!!!
moving to new places is just my thing. Yes, after six months in one apartment, we're moving on to another. For those who need to catch up, confuse yourself with this post. I will fill you in with more details at a later time. Now........ off to lift weights!!!!
Monday, April 7, 2008
where have you gone?
I know my writing has been sparse lately. Part of this is because I have been living life, another part is I am settling in to things and the last part is that I am processing through some things in my melon. Here are some updates:
There has been some negative news surrounding extended family which I will not air here. I am respecting privacy but would still like to request prayers and healing be sent their way. Thank you.
In regards to my professional license, I still do not know if it is approved. The State needs one more form filled out by Naropa (my graduate school) about my internship. I do not know why they do not request this form at the beginning of the process. I guess it is just the way they do it, but the school has the form and I asked that they let me know when it has been mailed. I also needed to support that I took some specific class content they claim I am missing. I mailed in copies of syllabi that I hope will satisfy the State. If not, I will need to take one more class before they will grant me the permit. And so I wait. Patience is getting easier...or am I just becoming complacent? Sometimes it is difficult to tell.
On the job front, the temp job I have been working is still providing a safety net. Even though the woman I am filling in for returns to work on the 14th, my supervisor said that they can still use me for longer if I still need the work. I also went on an interview for a second part time job but apparently I need a criminal justice degree and a suit, neither of which I have. Didn't they actually READ my resume before hand? It clearly shows that I do not own a suit. That's another potential blog entry.
My fitness routine is going strong. Been hitting the "gym" consistently for six plus weeks now, going to yoga weekly and added jogging two/three times a week. I have noticed muscles that I never have developed before including my teeth brushing shoulder and my standy-up straight muscle group! I'm still working on the "hot ass, look my way" muscle, but it's getting there.
In other whirlwind news: we may be moving again, but this time it is in the same state and county. The pros seem to outweigh the cons. We should have our final decision on this one tonight. Seems like we are leaning towards moving. So this should be my 9th move in, um, five years? Something like that. But it is bigger and quieter, we would have some outdoor space and a driveway, and will save a considerable amount of money each year.
I have been feeling calm and pleasant joy lately. Many factors are likely leading to this and it is wonderful. I hope, despite any of your whirlwinds and ups and downs, you feel joy, too, dear readers.
There has been some negative news surrounding extended family which I will not air here. I am respecting privacy but would still like to request prayers and healing be sent their way. Thank you.
In regards to my professional license, I still do not know if it is approved. The State needs one more form filled out by Naropa (my graduate school) about my internship. I do not know why they do not request this form at the beginning of the process. I guess it is just the way they do it, but the school has the form and I asked that they let me know when it has been mailed. I also needed to support that I took some specific class content they claim I am missing. I mailed in copies of syllabi that I hope will satisfy the State. If not, I will need to take one more class before they will grant me the permit. And so I wait. Patience is getting easier...or am I just becoming complacent? Sometimes it is difficult to tell.
On the job front, the temp job I have been working is still providing a safety net. Even though the woman I am filling in for returns to work on the 14th, my supervisor said that they can still use me for longer if I still need the work. I also went on an interview for a second part time job but apparently I need a criminal justice degree and a suit, neither of which I have. Didn't they actually READ my resume before hand? It clearly shows that I do not own a suit. That's another potential blog entry.
My fitness routine is going strong. Been hitting the "gym" consistently for six plus weeks now, going to yoga weekly and added jogging two/three times a week. I have noticed muscles that I never have developed before including my teeth brushing shoulder and my standy-up straight muscle group! I'm still working on the "hot ass, look my way" muscle, but it's getting there.
In other whirlwind news: we may be moving again, but this time it is in the same state and county. The pros seem to outweigh the cons. We should have our final decision on this one tonight. Seems like we are leaning towards moving. So this should be my 9th move in, um, five years? Something like that. But it is bigger and quieter, we would have some outdoor space and a driveway, and will save a considerable amount of money each year.
I have been feeling calm and pleasant joy lately. Many factors are likely leading to this and it is wonderful. I hope, despite any of your whirlwinds and ups and downs, you feel joy, too, dear readers.
Friday, April 4, 2008
on being nice
It has always been a common thing for people to mention how amazingly nice my grandmother is, and it is true. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone, would show kindness towards everyone and find good in all people (even the drunk who caused a car accident we were involved in years ago). Now I am seeing this with my mother. Don't get me wrong, I have always known my mother is kind, loving and caring (though she doesn't find the good in everyone....and I think you know who I am talking about, mom. hee hee) but now I am hearing people point out how nice she is when I meet them. Last night, mom couldn't make it to yoga class because she had the unfortunate situation of watching the Islanders lose to the Rangers (GRRRRR!). When I arrived at class many of the woman, after realizing I am my mom's daughter, let me know how incredibly nice she is.
I would say that is not a bad reputation to have. Being nice and kind. And I am proud to say that she is my mom, my mother....my mommola pastramola! I just hope that I, too, show kindness to others often. Not for the recognition, but to make those around me feel good and share the joy that I feel.
Be nice.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
embarrassing mom, take one
Scene: Sierra Club led hike
Cast: Hike leader and husband
Eighty-something married couple
My mother
Greg Groovy
Me
Conversation:
80-somethings: "We're newlyweds! Married 67 years!"
Leader: "Wow, that's great, we've been married 32 years!"
Me (chiming in without skipping a beat): "We've just been living in sin for two years."
Mom (through chokes of laughter): "Shhhhhhhh!"
Me (innocently): "Whaaaaaat???"
and scene.
I think the others thought we were truly newlyweds. No, just heathen sinners.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
it's my birthday....
and I'll "om" if I want to.
Spent my birthday working during the day, then went to yoga class in the evening. One would think that would be uneventful and mundane, but nothing in my life tends to happen without something interesting weaved into it. While waiting at the light of a two lane turn lane, I notice my mother is right behind us in her little Honda on her way to class (wave enthusiastically in the rear view). There was a car to my right, luxury sedan. Light turns green, we all commence moving, lanes merge...no problem: me/Greg, luxury sedan, then mom. I turn in to the parking lot, followed by sedan, followed by mom. Well, luxury sedan decides to back out of the lot in order to park on the street. Unfortunately, she did not see mom in her Honda....CRUNCH, CRACK, OY! At first she thought she hit a curb, but then she realized that curb was mom. (She little....but not THAT little.)
They both park and look at the damage. Mom's front end is quite crunked up, luxury sedan scratched up. Sigh. Now, mom being mom and awesome like that, she suggests they both take the yoga class and deal with it after. (I went something like, "You might think I'm crazy, but let's take yoga first,then we'll deal with this." My mom rocks!)
Class was great. Aaahhhhh.
After, I suggested that they make a police report because luxury sedan could very easily change her story and say mom rear ended her. So cops are called...and we wait....and wait.....AND wait. In the meantime, we had a pleasant time talking, laughing and sharing stories with luxury sedan and her husband (who came down for moral support). Probably the most fun had after a fender bender....ever.
So there you have it, my birthday....in a parking lot, after a fender bender, in the rain, laughing. Well, I must admit, my birthday is never dull. It would be nice to see luxury sedan again, perhaps at another class, or the Cinema Arts Center...I just hope we don't arrive to the parking lot at the same time. ;)
Spent my birthday working during the day, then went to yoga class in the evening. One would think that would be uneventful and mundane, but nothing in my life tends to happen without something interesting weaved into it. While waiting at the light of a two lane turn lane, I notice my mother is right behind us in her little Honda on her way to class (wave enthusiastically in the rear view). There was a car to my right, luxury sedan. Light turns green, we all commence moving, lanes merge...no problem: me/Greg, luxury sedan, then mom. I turn in to the parking lot, followed by sedan, followed by mom. Well, luxury sedan decides to back out of the lot in order to park on the street. Unfortunately, she did not see mom in her Honda....CRUNCH, CRACK, OY! At first she thought she hit a curb, but then she realized that curb was mom. (She little....but not THAT little.)
They both park and look at the damage. Mom's front end is quite crunked up, luxury sedan scratched up. Sigh. Now, mom being mom and awesome like that, she suggests they both take the yoga class and deal with it after. (I went something like, "You might think I'm crazy, but let's take yoga first,then we'll deal with this." My mom rocks!)
Class was great. Aaahhhhh.
After, I suggested that they make a police report because luxury sedan could very easily change her story and say mom rear ended her. So cops are called...and we wait....and wait.....AND wait. In the meantime, we had a pleasant time talking, laughing and sharing stories with luxury sedan and her husband (who came down for moral support). Probably the most fun had after a fender bender....ever.
So there you have it, my birthday....in a parking lot, after a fender bender, in the rain, laughing. Well, I must admit, my birthday is never dull. It would be nice to see luxury sedan again, perhaps at another class, or the Cinema Arts Center...I just hope we don't arrive to the parking lot at the same time. ;)
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
sometimes
Sometimes I just need to take a step back and take a break.
Sometimes I need to unplug from the World and step my feet bare on the Earth.
Sometimes I just need to cry in order to have release.
Sometimes I enjoy solitude.
Sometimes I feel that I need to be surrounded by bustle and noise.
Sometimes I treat myself with loving kindness.
Sometimes I like to be selfish.
Sometimes I have order in my life.
Sometimes the chaos fuels me.
Sometimes I think of opportunities lost.
Sometimes I reevaluate the next planned step.
Sometimes I feel ugly.
Sometimes I am extremely hard on myself.
Sometimes I feel disappointment.
Sometimes I cannot express myself.
Sometimes I create art.
Sometimes I create a mess.
Sometimes I stuff down my emotions.
Sometimes I yell from the top of a mountain.
Sometimes I just need a nap.
Sometimes my mind feels numb when I have not learned anything new in a while.
Sometimes I get bored.
Sometimes I am so filled with joy that I could explode.
Sometimes I recognize my successes.
Sometimes I need encouragement.
Sometimes I feel happy where I am at.
Sometimes I want more.
Sometimes I feel total relaxation.
I know everything is how it should be at this very moment.
I always feel loved.
Sometimes I need to unplug from the World and step my feet bare on the Earth.
Sometimes I just need to cry in order to have release.
Sometimes I enjoy solitude.
Sometimes I feel that I need to be surrounded by bustle and noise.
Sometimes I treat myself with loving kindness.
Sometimes I like to be selfish.
Sometimes I have order in my life.
Sometimes the chaos fuels me.
Sometimes I think of opportunities lost.
Sometimes I reevaluate the next planned step.
Sometimes I feel ugly.
Sometimes I am extremely hard on myself.
Sometimes I feel disappointment.
Sometimes I cannot express myself.
Sometimes I create art.
Sometimes I create a mess.
Sometimes I stuff down my emotions.
Sometimes I yell from the top of a mountain.
Sometimes I just need a nap.
Sometimes my mind feels numb when I have not learned anything new in a while.
Sometimes I get bored.
Sometimes I am so filled with joy that I could explode.
Sometimes I recognize my successes.
Sometimes I need encouragement.
Sometimes I feel happy where I am at.
Sometimes I want more.
Sometimes I feel total relaxation.
I know everything is how it should be at this very moment.
I always feel loved.
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