Each week Gypsy Mama chooses a word to write about for five minutes. No editing, stream of consciousness. Today's word is: Wonder.
Ready. Set. Write.
I'm a daydreamer. If I allow myself, I can walk into the world of wonder at any given moment of my day. It seems my mind goes a million miles an hour all the time...even when I awake in the middle of the night. I like to dream. I like to wonder.
I like to wonder what exciting things are to come. Oh there are times when I wonder about the negative things that may happen but I try not to focus on that so much. I wonder about the big things....like will I marry one day and wonder what that will be like? I wonder what my job will look like in a year...in five. I wonder what my next exciting adventure will be. And this time of year I seem to wonder more about a fresh, new year and all that new beginnings promise.
Sometimes I think I wonder too much. I live in Rose's Wonderland and not enough in Rose's Reality. I've shared with many a woman in my life the wonder of what I call my false hope garden. That garden of hope that I can go into behind the gate, smell the beautiful flowers...find a place on the garden bench and dream of a love to come. It's good to dream...as long as you remember to come back to the reality of today. My looking glass...my wardrobe...it's my garden of hope. And I doubt I'll ever be too old to wonder.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Confessions of a Starbucks Addict
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I am addicted to Starbucks. Now, I don't get the shakes or find myself in a dark alley making deals for loaded Starbucks cards, but I have to admit it is a weakness of mine. I am fully convinced that there will be a Starbucks in Heaven that will be calorie free. There is no sleep in Heaven, so hence, why caffeine won't be a problem.
As part of my confession, I think I'll share a few insights into my addiction...
...My drink of choice, if I was to pick only one, would be a white mocha, non-fat, with whip. Don't judge me for the whip. A girl has got to have some creamy goodness in her life.
...I enjoy a Tea Misto, which isn't an obvious choice on the menu. But having many a past Barista in my friend circles, I discovered this drink of tea and milk. Warning: You can't drink the Wild Orange tea as a Tea Misto...the acid curdles the milk.
...On occasion I enjoy a Chai Tea Latte. This love was discovered when not all teas work well with the Misto. Only like them hot, not iced, so this refreshment isn't a sure thing all year for me.
...When the weather outside is warmful, I'll take a white mocha frappie (us addicts use our own lingo) or an Iced version of the white mocha. The trend here is....white mocha
...For all the hoopla people go through when the Pumpkin Spice Latte appears, it's love is lost on me. I tried one for the first time this year and...ick. Not for me. But hey, I have other seasonal drinks to fulfill my addiction. Let's say, the Peppermint Mocha for example.
...I'll try most any coffee from Starbucks from the mild to the bold. Another sure sign you have an addict on your hands.
...The cake pops and other sweet delicacies just add to the addiction.
I suppose I should look for a 12-step program, but until my Pastor swears off Starbucks, I think I'm in good company.
As part of my confession, I think I'll share a few insights into my addiction...
...My drink of choice, if I was to pick only one, would be a white mocha, non-fat, with whip. Don't judge me for the whip. A girl has got to have some creamy goodness in her life.
...I enjoy a Tea Misto, which isn't an obvious choice on the menu. But having many a past Barista in my friend circles, I discovered this drink of tea and milk. Warning: You can't drink the Wild Orange tea as a Tea Misto...the acid curdles the milk.
...On occasion I enjoy a Chai Tea Latte. This love was discovered when not all teas work well with the Misto. Only like them hot, not iced, so this refreshment isn't a sure thing all year for me.
...When the weather outside is warmful, I'll take a white mocha frappie (us addicts use our own lingo) or an Iced version of the white mocha. The trend here is....white mocha
...For all the hoopla people go through when the Pumpkin Spice Latte appears, it's love is lost on me. I tried one for the first time this year and...ick. Not for me. But hey, I have other seasonal drinks to fulfill my addiction. Let's say, the Peppermint Mocha for example.
...I'll try most any coffee from Starbucks from the mild to the bold. Another sure sign you have an addict on your hands.
...The cake pops and other sweet delicacies just add to the addiction.
I suppose I should look for a 12-step program, but until my Pastor swears off Starbucks, I think I'm in good company.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Today a Blog, Tomorrow the World
It's day 28 of NaBloPoMo and I have to say it hasn't been as brutal as I first expected. I've had to make the time to write a post, but given my newly-acquired iPad, that has made blogging on the fly much easier. (Other than that niggly error I get the first try posting due to iOS 6)
What I've learned from this last 28 days of blogging....
...I can write daily if I truly put my mind to it and commit.
...coming up with blog post ideas can be challenging, but it's caused me to be more observant of my life and boiling that down into words
...in the words of my friend, Amy, I've only "cheated" once and posted a video. I don't find that cheating, but for those keeping score, I'm still ahead
...I actually have more than 5 readers
My dream has always been to have a column. Be the next Erma Bombeck, Dave Barry, or less political Peggy Noonan (she writes exquisitely!) Now that I'm almost done with my 30-day challenge, if there are any takers out there looking for a curly-haired, funny columnist, let me know.
What I've learned from this last 28 days of blogging....
...I can write daily if I truly put my mind to it and commit.
...coming up with blog post ideas can be challenging, but it's caused me to be more observant of my life and boiling that down into words
...in the words of my friend, Amy, I've only "cheated" once and posted a video. I don't find that cheating, but for those keeping score, I'm still ahead
...I actually have more than 5 readers
My dream has always been to have a column. Be the next Erma Bombeck, Dave Barry, or less political Peggy Noonan (she writes exquisitely!) Now that I'm almost done with my 30-day challenge, if there are any takers out there looking for a curly-haired, funny columnist, let me know.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
You Missed a Stop on the Technology Train
For all those that own an iPhone or iPad, you are quite familiar with the screenshot feature. You press your power button simultaneously with your Home button and voila! A picture of your screen. This information is vital in appreciating the humor that I'm about to unleash on you.
In my business, we provide online advertising for our clients. Major B2B technology vendors buy ad space to rotate their branding message across our network of sites. Along with the normal ads you see when you are surfing the internet, we also provide mobile advertising. For example, ads that are sized to optimize for a smartphone or tablet.
Yesterday we needed to grab screenshots for a client on their tablet campaign. Since I didn't have my iPad at work, we had the Sales Rep use his iPad. We thought this would be an easy task. But when his support partner started getting the screenshots via email, they looked odd. Apparently said Sales Rep was not privy to the screenshot feature on his iPad. He was taking pictures of his tablet screen with his phone.
Somebody missed a stop on the technology train.
In my business, we provide online advertising for our clients. Major B2B technology vendors buy ad space to rotate their branding message across our network of sites. Along with the normal ads you see when you are surfing the internet, we also provide mobile advertising. For example, ads that are sized to optimize for a smartphone or tablet.
Yesterday we needed to grab screenshots for a client on their tablet campaign. Since I didn't have my iPad at work, we had the Sales Rep use his iPad. We thought this would be an easy task. But when his support partner started getting the screenshots via email, they looked odd. Apparently said Sales Rep was not privy to the screenshot feature on his iPad. He was taking pictures of his tablet screen with his phone.
Somebody missed a stop on the technology train.
Monday, November 26, 2012
These Things Come, But Once a Year
When Christmas time is here (cue the Charlie Brown music), there are treats that pop up that are only around for this short 6-10 week time period. And, these are a few of my favorite things (channeling my inner Julie Andrews)...
1. Starbucks Red Cups - I squeal with excitement when I get my first drink in a Red Cup. This year, I took the country song "Red Solo Cup" and adapted it to fit my love for the Starbucks Red Cup. "Proceed to party!"
2. Candy Canes - Obviously peppermint candy is available all year long, but not in the curvy cane style. None of those fake rainbow imitations. Blech. Give me the pure peppermint goodness of a candy cane. I may, when in the right mood, enjoy a cinnamon candy cane.
3. Boiled Custard - My Mom turned me on to this yummy drink long ago and when I sip it now, I always think of her...and wish we could share a cup together. I'm not an egg nog fan. Not sure why, but it's not full of the creamy goodness that boiled custard has. I have a homemade boiled custard recipe from my Granny that one day, when I get brave, I need to try.
4. Reese Christmas Trees - Oh my cow these are amazing!! Reese Easter Eggs are my favorites at that time of year. They contain just the right blend of chocolate and peanut butter. But these trees definitely come close. I will forewarn the world that these could be the death of me they are so delicious.
1. Starbucks Red Cups - I squeal with excitement when I get my first drink in a Red Cup. This year, I took the country song "Red Solo Cup" and adapted it to fit my love for the Starbucks Red Cup. "Proceed to party!"
2. Candy Canes - Obviously peppermint candy is available all year long, but not in the curvy cane style. None of those fake rainbow imitations. Blech. Give me the pure peppermint goodness of a candy cane. I may, when in the right mood, enjoy a cinnamon candy cane.
3. Boiled Custard - My Mom turned me on to this yummy drink long ago and when I sip it now, I always think of her...and wish we could share a cup together. I'm not an egg nog fan. Not sure why, but it's not full of the creamy goodness that boiled custard has. I have a homemade boiled custard recipe from my Granny that one day, when I get brave, I need to try.
4. Reese Christmas Trees - Oh my cow these are amazing!! Reese Easter Eggs are my favorites at that time of year. They contain just the right blend of chocolate and peanut butter. But these trees definitely come close. I will forewarn the world that these could be the death of me they are so delicious.
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