I'm not 22 anymore

I know it's a shock right? With every passing day I get closer to 30 and further from my college days. However, I still feel 22, granted a mature 22. This past weekend proved to me how wrong I am.

This weekend hubby, a friend of ours and myself went on a bar hop. I had never been on a bar hop before but since 1/2 the people in our group were people hubby and I knew from our jobs we were sure to have fun.

We met at a bar in town and has a drink before we hopped into one of the 2 vehicles that would be transporting us for the evenings festivities and headed out to continue our quest.

Bad jokes flowed as quickly as the beer. By bar 5 several members (myself not included) were singing karaoke. One particular elderly lady shocked us all when she sang and gyrated through Clarence Carter's "Strokin". (surprised she didn't have a stroke with all the excitement)

By the time we got to bar 7 we saw a moped ladened down with cases of beer in front of the bar and I was still on pace to have 1 drink per establishment. My male counterparts, however, had no such limitations.



At Bar 8



Upon our arrival at establishment 8 I grabbed my drink at the bar, started drinking, and looked around for hubby. He was nowhere to be seen. Thinking he was in the restroom or outside on the phone I didn't give it much thought. A few minutes later our friend came and got me, hubby was no longer holding down the 15 drinks he has previously consumed. It seems as though our night had come to an end.

A quick call to my sister (she and boyfriend were babysitting my little girl) and we were picked up and taken home. After having help to get him downstairs and situated hubby slept/puked the night away. I felt fine but was ready for bed.

Lucky for me I felt fine on Sunday and little girl slept through the night with no problems... Hubby wasn't do lucky. Took poor guy all day to recover and he has sworn off alcohol for a while now. (since he usually only has 2-3 drinks a week this isn't anything life changing).

I suppose that several years ago I could have exceeded the amount  I drank, however I was stupider then and now I am more unaware of my limitations so I would have been sick as a dog. After seeing hubby do that I feel as though I am proud of being 27, even if that does mean I'm nearly 30.

Run for your life...?

Everyone loves a good Zombie movie (think Zombieland) and thinks that should they be in the same situation that they would prevail and not have their brains or whatever eaten.

Recently here in the good old Midwest a few of those people were able to see if they could actually hack the challenge or if they would get hacked, when they participated in a 5K Zombie Run (~3 miles for those of you who don't do metric) Article on Yahoo Though the course is only 5 K most people that complete it go further than that as it’s not a track race like most marathons are, it’s an obstacle course.

Though I did not participate I have to admit it sounds like a lot of fun. I could see it now...

               Running trying to protect my 3 life flags from the flesh eating creatures that pursue me. My life is short lived though as years of non-exercise and asthma take their toll. I succumb to the heat, pain and lack of air long before a zombie nears.

...hmm, perhaps I need to work on a few things before I even dream of trying this.

So how does one prepare for Zombies to overtake all of humanity? You can download a specialized game to your iphone, ipod or droid device and get training. Zombies, Run is a game, but it’s also a fun way to work out. According to the reviews and summary here is what I understand, the end of the world is near. Somehow you survive and must help your fellow survivors by getting necessary equipment.  You do this by actually running (this is not a game you play sitting on the couch), the longer and faster you run the more perks you get, these perks are announce to you via headphones as you get them. After reaching your Base you apparently decide how to use these supplies, which will affect the other survivors and your base. Sounds like fun to me (slightly kidding, but not really), but for $7.99 I am still on the fence on if I really, really would use this. I'll let you know what I decide, but I would love some input if it’s an app that you have tried. :)

If you are interested in seeing if you would survive here is just one of the sites that hosts these types of events, Run For Your Lives, though I am sure there are plenty more out there if you look.

EDIT 7-16-12: Ok over the weekend I broke down and downloaded Zombies, Run. I have to admit that I pushed myself to keep running, jogging and walking longer and harder than I would have previously. I get excited with every item picked up and even wanted to run muliple times. I did over 5 miles yesterday if you totaled up my running. Woo Hoo!

Conversations with myself

Everyone says that talking to yourself is ok as long as you don’t answer yourself, but we all do it. To those of you who are saying “I don’t talk to myself” stop for just a few seconds…. (one, two, three…) Ok how many of you just said, “ok yeah I guess I do” ?   My guess is most of you.

Well, I have found one example of when talking to yourself is not something that is worthy of sending you to the crazy house. 

Jeramiah, a 32 year old man, sits and watches a video of himself at age 12. He seems to have a conversation about his life with his younger self that is both educational and funny. (Link to video.) Go and watch it, it’s only 3 minutes long but worth it. I’ll wait…

… Well what did you think? It made me think of what I would say if I had a chance to talk to either my younger or older self. So here is a short list of potential things I would like to make sure that I addressed.

To my younger self:

1.  Middle school and high school boys are immature and stupid, don't expect much more out of college boys though.
2. Don't be in a hurry to grow up, once you do you can't go back. As of right now time travel is not possible, but I will be sure to ask older self when I see her if its available in the future.
3. Don't let others live vicariously through you. Be your own person it will ultimately make you a happier and better person.
4. Money does not grow on trees (it’s mostly cotton so it grows in fields). In any case only spend what you need to and you will be happy later. Or find yourself a sugar daddy and buy whatever the hell you want.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Photo of myself in 1995

To my older self:

1.      Is time travel possible? Both younger self and current self (still younger self to you) are wondering... so can you let me know?

2.      I assume that the Mayan's were incorrect and that the apocalypse has not occurred. However, if I am wrong then I hope that we and our loved ones are not zombies. 

3.      Was the 2nd and 3rd Hunger Games films any good? The first one was good, but not great in comparison to the books. But what movie is really as good as the book that it’s based on? Really, I can't seem to find one...

4.      Remember that nothing lasts forever, be sure to appreciate the time you have with the ones you love while you still can.

So what advice or questions would you pose to yourself?

Karma

I know it's been a long time since I posted. My only excuse is that I was busy living my life instead of documenting it.

Besides who honestly reads this thing? (humming the Jeopardy theme and waiting for someone to answer or raise their hand)

No takers? Didn’t really think so, so it's ok.

In any case I think today's subject will be Karma. Perhaps I have been watching to much "My Name is Earl" (which is a fantastic show btw), but sometimes it seems that Karma is a legit force.

Before I continue here are some definitions for you all.

karma - (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation.

Earl's karma - do good things and good things will happen, do bad things and bad things will happen to you.

I general I think that I have been a decent person, though I am sure that sometimes the scales tip in favor of good and others for bad, but there always has to be darkness to show how bright the light is and vice versa.

Dark- War, murder, burglary, pain and hatred.

Light- forgiveness, love, sharing, compassion and charity.

Now I don't think people should get things handed to them, but those who work hard and are kindred spirits should have some type of reward. In a time like ours where there seems to be more darkness present than there is light, can the goodness somehow prevail and drive away the shadows?

In "My Name is Earl" Earl was a bad guy with bad luck, until some crazy circumstances guided him to Karma and helped him re-evaluate his life. He makes a list of all the bad things that he has done to others and starts by helping those that he has harmed, in hopes that by doing good that good things will happen. Hilarity follows

So I have decided to make a short list of somethings I have done that I would like to make up for:

1. Convince my younger sisters that they were adopted. - They were not, though I have several friends who were. In any case it doesn't mean they are loved any less.  Must now convince them that their "real families" are not gypsies, tramps or thieves. 
2. Promise bodily harm to the boys that dated my younger sisters and hurt them emotionally... without following through.  Must get a list of their names and current addresses so that I can follow through. I hate breaking a promise. 
3. Accept the stupid men that my friends date... and eventually sometimes marry without telling them that they could do better. In most cases they have figured it out, but in some they had to learn the hard way. In any case they are free of these tools now, but must remember to show them the truth in the future if necessary. Man bashing these guys with them and maybe some wine or chocolate should be suffecient retribution. 

I am sure doing these things will make me a better person and thus life will reward me.

In any case I hope that karma exists and prevails (but only if I am deemed to be good) if not in all facets of life then at least in the major ones.

"My Name is Earl" IMBD link

Royalty



With the wedding of Prince William approaching one often wonders what it would be like to be royalty. Though it will proabably not happen as that means you would have to be born to it or lucky enough to not only meet a royal, but convince them and everyone around them that you are worthy of the title. Hell it took Kate Middleton 8 years to do that and from what I have read about her she is practically a saint. So for everyone else out there how can you find out what it means to be royal?

You could rent out the entire country of Liechtenstein, provided that you have the money. It would cost $70,000 for one night, but you can accomodate 150 of your closest family and friends.  http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/15/liechtenstein-hire-rental-scheme

Vaduz Castle home to the Prince of Liechtenstein

When you think about it logically, if that is even possible, $70,000 for 150 people to stay in a castle the price would come to $466.66 a person. Plus they give you your own currency and they customize the street signs. Besides that you can go on excusions and choose other ways to customize the experience, for a fee of course. In New York high society people often pay that amount for a wedding, so why not just do one better and shuttle your friends on your private jet to Liechtenstein and have your wedding there. You would pay about the same and get the chance to be "royalty for a day."

For those of you out there thinking of other ways that you would spend $70,000 I have a few examples that you might enjoy. You can buy a permit to climb Mount Everest, a 4-carat round-cut diamond in a platinum setting, or about 17,543 gallons of milk.

I know I don't have the bankroll to do any of those things now and probably never will but its nice to imagine sometimes isn't it?

For more information about Lichtenstein please follow the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leichtenstein 

Would a rose smell as sweet...?



Dirt by Demeter Fragrance

 So this week I introduced my daughter who is nearly 17 months old to Play Doh. While she wanted nothing to do with the colorful, squishy stuff yet, just the smell brought memories flooding back. 

Perhaps it's that nostaglia that the perfume companies are trying to cash in on. I say this because if you haven’t heard there is now a Play-Doh scented fragrance that you can buy and wear. As odd as this probably sounds that is probably not even the craziest fragrance that is out there on the market today. Demeter Fragrance which is the company behind Play-Doh Scent also has a few others that might bring back some memories or maybe some cringes, if you imagine you or your date wearing them out in public.  These include but are not limited to: Crayon, Junior Mint, Dirt, Maple Syrup, as well as, several mixed drink inspired scents.  Here is the link if you want to check it out yourself:  http://www.demeterfragrance.com/   

So you’re asking yourself could perfume scents get any weirder. Yes, yes they can.  Nearly everyone loves the fresh smell of bacon in the morning, the scent alone can make you salivate and reduce your brain to “MMM Bacon” just like Homer Simpson. But, how would you like to get that lovely bacony smell not emanating  from the kitchen but from your significant other who is lying in bed with you, oh and there is no actual bacon to be found? Yes there is a bacon cologne and perfume, once the subject of fast food commercials now a reality. I would love to go out to a nightclub smelling of fried pig, just hoping to pick up a 400 pound man with a love for pork. Doesn’t everyone? http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-20052083-10391705.html

Now can it get weirder? Well maybe the scent can’t but how about the science behind it? For all those Twilight and True Blood fans out there here is a perfume that you can sink your teeth into. A fragrance line called Blood Concept that is based on your blood type, it comes in A, B, AB and O and each one contains a different scent palette. The company is encouraging mixing and matching so that your scent is a mix just like blood types. No news yet on whether or not they will add something to make your colognes positive or negative but I am sure that it won’t be long before they add that on if the fragrance line is a success. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979219572&amp&amp

So are you going to run out and finally replace that nearly empty bottle of CK One that you have been wearing for the last 15 years? If these were my only choices I don’t know that I would.

Death the final frontier?

What happens to you after you die? Well for some people apparently they become diamonds.

I swear I am not lying! Plug it into your internet search browser or click the link below if you don't believe me. I'll wait.

http://www.lifegem.com/index.aspx?BType=GTxt&BAg=HCrem&gclid=COXinP2Lg6gCFUa8Kgod9CkltQ

Ok. Done? Good. According to this company's website and competing companies as well it is possible to turn the ashes of your loved one into a diamond. They use heat and pressure to turn the carbony ashes of "whomever" into something sparkly. As a woman of course I love sparkle and shine and diamonds, but I don't know if I could get past what the diamond is made from. Its one thing for your hubby to be to propose with his late grandmother's diamond. Its another for him to propose with late grandmother as the diamond.

In case you were wondering you can get granny in several different colors and karats, but you better hope she left you a good inheritance because its going to set you back at least 2K for the cheapest of diamonds.

So anyone out there interested?