Act Like a Lady, Think Like a BOSS

“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards, they try to have more things or more money in order to do more of what they want so that they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are then do what you need to do in order to have what you want. ” 
― Margaret Young

“If putting your requirements on the table means you risk him walking away, it’s a risk you have to take. Because that fear can trip you up every time; all too many of you let the guy get away with disrespecting you, putting in minimal effort and holding on to the commitment to you because you’re afraid he’s going to walk away and you’ll be alone again...And we men? We recognize this and play on it, big time.”
--Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

“Every time you have to make a choice about anything think, Does this go toward or away from what I want? Always choose what goes toward what you want.”
― Barbara Sher, I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It

Sorry for the delay.  I've been swamped at my new job and have been passing out as soon as I get home every day. I hope you still enjoy my message through the quotes and pictures.  I'll write more in an upcoming post. :)

Random Thoughts With Me...Take a Short Trip Inside My Head.

I hate when you miss a call by the last ring ("Hello, Hello, Urrggghh"), but when I immediately call back, it rings 5 times and goes to voicemail.
What did you do after I didn't answer?  Drop the phone and run?

Have you ever been walking down the street and realized that you’re going in the complete opposite direction of where you are supposed to be going?
But instead of just turning a 180 and walking back in the direction from which you came, you have to first do something like check your watch or phone or make a grand arm gesture and mutter to yourself to ensure that no one in the surrounding area thinks you’re crazy by randomly switching directions on the sidewalk.

I think the freezer deserves a light as well.  Equality I can stand 100% behind without offending anyone.

Do you remember when you were a kid, playing Nintendo and it wouldn't work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no internet or message boards or FAQ’s. We just figured it out. Today’s kids are soft.

How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before just nodding and smiling because you still didn't understand or hear a word they said?

I think everyone has a movie that they love so much, it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I’ll end up wasting 90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that everyone’s laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a little bit harder (and a second earlier) to prove that I’m still the only one who really gets it.

It's always the days you feel confident and looking good leaving your house that you don't run into anyone you know the entire day...what a waste.

There is a great need for a sarcasm font.

Every time I have to spell a word over the phone using ‘as in’ examples, I will undoubtedly draw a blank and sound like a complete idiot. Today I had to spell a last name to someone and said “Yes that’s G as in…(10 second lapse)..ummm…Goonies”.
"Never say die."

Well...I'm Back on the Market. Where does that Phrase even come from? I'm not a House!

I saw this a while back and had to laugh.  I don't blog everyday, but sometimes my posts are a good indicator on what I've been thinking about recently.

I don't know whether I would slap someone who gave this to me or thank them for being creative and giving me some good breakup food.

Daria makes an appearance two posts in a row!

When you struggle to get over the disappointment, it’s because you were over-invested in the potential, ‘vision’, and ultimately the hopes, plans, and outcome that you had set your mind and heart on. BaggageReclaim  

From the movie The Hot Chick. 

I freaking love that movie plus it reminds me of childish things us girls would make up when we were younger.  Oh nostalgia.

Quote from the movie He's Just Not That Into You  

The Cincinnati Skyline is the background so that it feels more close to home for all of you in Cincy and Northern Kentucky.

This one is obvious.  I love penguins.  Give me the perfect stone, mate.
Lol. I said that last sentence in an Australian accent.  Who knows?

Ryan, my name can be Google for you.  Here's to hoping the future brings me someone comparable to you (if not you).

I waited a little bit to post about this because I wanted my mind to be a little clearer. 
Here's some of my previous posts for when I'm ready to get back in the game:

Dating Truths You Can't Ignore
Exciting and Sometimes Dreaded First Dates

Wacky Wednesday: Singing and Other Random Activities

Daria is a classic.

Happy Feet Clip--I <3 Penguins and Singing 

Who doesn't? Lol.

I got super bored and recorded a clip of me singing for you...
You'll have to click download to hear it.  

Clip of me Singing "Stay" <--Click Here!

(Lyrics By Rihanna) 

Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.

I told you it was Wacky Wednesday!

Witty Wednesday: Some Funnies to get You Over the Hump

Don't you love that? 

Oh Dwight.

It wouldn't have been the worst idea guys have had.  Girls love Pinterest.

 Nobody crosses Chuck Norris. 

A cell phone should've been added to this picture.

At least he has a sense of humor about it...

10 Signs You Need a Vacation...Like Me!

I need a vacation...You know how I know?  Read on.

1. You leave the house in a frenzy and realize less than a mile down the road that you don't have your contacts in or your glasses on.  You have no time to stop back so you won't be able to see very well the entire day.

2. You leave the house in a hurry to get to work.  You panic when you realize you left your glasses at home.  You feel really stupid after running back in, looking on nightstand and realizing your glasses have been on your face the entire time.

3. You start to look at every part of your life as a PDSA
(Plan, Do, Study, Act--Quality Improvement Cycle).  

4. You start having nightmares about a project at work...on the weekend.

                         

5. The Travel Channel makes you cry more than the Sarah McLachlan
"Arms of an Angel" commercial.

6. You try to open your car door by waving your work badge at it.
(I just thought this was a cute picture--see penguin lover.)

7. You wake up thinking it's Friday...and then realize it's Tuesday and are in a grumpy mood the rest of the day.

8. Your favorite part of the work day is 15 minutes reading the news online while eating lunch at your desk.

9. People start asking if you're sick.  You just haven't seen the sun in a long time.

10. You created a playlist consisting only country music...clearly you're a little delusional.