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Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Grass Patch: A Clock that Runs on Mud
Thought this was a really cool idea... Found this article on Apartment Therapy.
We've always heard of eco-friendly gadgets, but none would be more eco-friendly than a clock that runs on mud. Clocks are important. Most of us need them daily to tell time and to wake us up. Even though people are starting to use their cell phones for this function, clocks are still necessary. Plus, if you're stuck in the middle of a city, having a bit of mud and grass in your pad might be a good idea. There's nothing greener!
This is a clock that's called Timeless Garden and it was designed by Francesco Castiglione Morelli and Tommaso Ceschi. It combines the idea of a houseplant with that of a clock. It's a fashionably nice item that will look good in your place. The secret to this clock is that it uses the chemistry inherent between mud and metal to create electricity. The clock sustains itself, without needing anything extra. The frame is a sort of hitch between two recycled bodies made out of plastic.
An indoor plant which includes a self-sustaining digital clock. Now that's novel. I wouldn't mind having one of those in my bedroom. There's only one point of contention. How will the clock react to poor maintenance? If you over water the plant or under water it, will the clock just stop functioning?
We've always heard of eco-friendly gadgets, but none would be more eco-friendly than a clock that runs on mud. Clocks are important. Most of us need them daily to tell time and to wake us up. Even though people are starting to use their cell phones for this function, clocks are still necessary. Plus, if you're stuck in the middle of a city, having a bit of mud and grass in your pad might be a good idea. There's nothing greener!
This is a clock that's called Timeless Garden and it was designed by Francesco Castiglione Morelli and Tommaso Ceschi. It combines the idea of a houseplant with that of a clock. It's a fashionably nice item that will look good in your place. The secret to this clock is that it uses the chemistry inherent between mud and metal to create electricity. The clock sustains itself, without needing anything extra. The frame is a sort of hitch between two recycled bodies made out of plastic.
An indoor plant which includes a self-sustaining digital clock. Now that's novel. I wouldn't mind having one of those in my bedroom. There's only one point of contention. How will the clock react to poor maintenance? If you over water the plant or under water it, will the clock just stop functioning?
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
This is probably the most challenging week I have gone through thus far. Not only do I have all three classes demanding a lot out of me, but I have my General Knowledge, FTCE test on Thursday. I am studying every formula I have ever known in my life short of Calculus and trig! I am anxious for the weekend to get here and pass. I don’t know where life is going to take me at this very moment. However, I am ready to go with the flow. I wish it was as easy as following a yellow brick road…
I have to keep reminding myself that I am a strong woman, who can do all things through Christ that strengthens me… (Philippians 4:13)
I appreciate all of my friends and family that are encouraging me and helping me every step of the way.
I am…
A friend
A daughter
A person
A woman
A girl-friend
A co-worker
A future educator
I am…
Strong
Weak
Compassionate
Competitive
I love…
God
My Family
My Friends
Out Doors
The smell of the Ocean
Sundays
Me
In the future I want to…
Have a family
Succeed
Win
Love uncontrollably
Love unconditional
Help others
I have to keep reminding myself that I am a strong woman, who can do all things through Christ that strengthens me… (Philippians 4:13)
I appreciate all of my friends and family that are encouraging me and helping me every step of the way.
I am…
A friend
A daughter
A person
A woman
A girl-friend
A co-worker
A future educator
I am…
Strong
Weak
Compassionate
Competitive
I love…
God
My Family
My Friends
Out Doors
The smell of the Ocean
Sundays
Me
In the future I want to…
Have a family
Succeed
Win
Love uncontrollably
Love unconditional
Help others
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Things Put into Perspective
It is funny how God can put what you think may be a life altering situation and show you very quickly that you are just acting like a child. I posted earlier this week a picture of a crazy Muppet looking guy with a caption "this is how I feel"... I honestly wanted to blow up something. I attribute my anger or short fuse, if you will... to me not attending my weekly yoga class for two weeks now.
When I got to my second job and told my friend and coworker my overwhelming woes... even though they were bad, I still have a job and things were resolved. I then proceeded to ask her why she was so sad the day before when I had spoke with her, and she said, her mother had a stoke about 5 years ago and was paralyzed. Slowly over the years, the depression and the paralysis began to improve. She received a call while enjoying her spring break, that said her mom had tried to take her own life.
At that very moment, I broke down into tears. I was humbled that this 19 year old girl, came home early and was now dealing with a fragile mother. My issues seemed to melt away.
With the help of my friend and a good, hard, spin class... my blood pressure has come down and the accida (I am sure I did not spell that correct) has subsided.
When I got to my second job and told my friend and coworker my overwhelming woes... even though they were bad, I still have a job and things were resolved. I then proceeded to ask her why she was so sad the day before when I had spoke with her, and she said, her mother had a stoke about 5 years ago and was paralyzed. Slowly over the years, the depression and the paralysis began to improve. She received a call while enjoying her spring break, that said her mom had tried to take her own life.
At that very moment, I broke down into tears. I was humbled that this 19 year old girl, came home early and was now dealing with a fragile mother. My issues seemed to melt away.
With the help of my friend and a good, hard, spin class... my blood pressure has come down and the accida (I am sure I did not spell that correct) has subsided.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
The Fray... a great tune.
You Found Me... By, The Fray
I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad
Where the West was all but won
All alone, smoking his last cigarette
I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything"
Where were you when everything was falling apart?
All my days were spent by the telephone that never rang
And all I needed was a call that never came
To the corner of 1st and Amistad
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me
But in the end everyone ends up alone
Losing her, the only one who's ever known
Who I am, who I'm not and who I wanna be
No way to know how long she will be next to me
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me!
The early morning, the city breaks
And I've been calling for years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages
You never sent me no letters
You got some kind of nerve taking all I want!
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor, where were you? Where were you?
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me!
Why'd you have to wait to find me, to find me?
I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad
Where the West was all but won
All alone, smoking his last cigarette
I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything"
Where were you when everything was falling apart?
All my days were spent by the telephone that never rang
And all I needed was a call that never came
To the corner of 1st and Amistad
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me
But in the end everyone ends up alone
Losing her, the only one who's ever known
Who I am, who I'm not and who I wanna be
No way to know how long she will be next to me
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me!
The early morning, the city breaks
And I've been calling for years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages
You never sent me no letters
You got some kind of nerve taking all I want!
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor, where were you? Where were you?
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me!
Why'd you have to wait to find me, to find me?
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Old Poems
I was going through some of my stuff in boxes and I found an old notebook of mine with poems. Growing up, I had a notebook to write random thoughts in, instead of a diary. I would love to share some of them...
I wrote the below in 1999...
I wrote the below in 1999...
The Game Of Life
I sit here helpless
In the Super Bowl of Life.
Apart of the crowd in the bleachers,
So far away.
I wish I was Moses,
So I could part the sea of people
who stand in our way.
As you play your game of life
I sit cheering you from a far.
I want to make an impression
On your heart that last forever.
Cause I'm sick of being on the sidelines;
I'm ready for my close up!
I am sick of the one player games,
I wanna play with you;
A game of life,
for eternity.
I Never Met a Shoe I Did Not Like
As a follow up to my earlier blog, I would like to show you all the shoes I have aquired in the past 30 days... I got REALLY GREAT DEALS on all of them but two... The two I did not get for a good deal, was for a good cause... the Alzhiemers Association had a "girls night out" at White House, Black Market... I had to support the cause!!
Bealls $10 each
The "Good Cause" Shoes White House Black Market $20 each
Nike Shoes $40 at DSW
Pink Boat Shoes from Bealls $23
Madden Girl Boots, $49 from DSW
Madden Girl, DSW $11
Madden Girl, DSW $20
$11 DSW
Madden Girl Boots, $49 from DSW
Madden Girl, DSW $11
Madden Girl, DSW $20
$11 DSW
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
I'd Like to Post a Retraction from my earlier Post....
In the post "Let Lying Dogs Lie...?" I mentioned Jake saying that the people in his past need to stay in his past... He read my blog and would like me to correct his actual statement. Jake said, "anyone he wants to talk to, he can get a hold of." I apologize if this incorrect statement hurt anyone in the process!! :)
Is There Such Thing as Too Many Shoes????
So, most know that I recently picked up a second job to help me save and support my slight shopping habit. I am not the type of person who will go and spend even $100 dollars for one article of clothing, but I like to think of myself as a bargain shopper.
I find satisfaction in finding that great deal. I think outfits, shoes, accessories, etc. look better when they are found on a sales rack! Well, since I have started my new job I can't stop buying things! I am shopping online, I am shopping in the stores, I drag Jake with me in hopes he would talk me out of purchases! (Jake usually encourages my shopping habits, because he is usually standing next to me with a bigger load!) I swear when we buy our next house we need to get two closets that resemble Mariah Carey's closet! I tell you Jake's shoe collection gives me a run for my money!
Any who... back to my dilemma!
The above picture is a shoe that I saw at DSW that is the cutest thing! I have a tendency to go there on my way home from work... That does not sound that bad except that I have been jonesen for a new pair of black boots (that are now on sale at DSW) and the st. patty's day shirt I found at Bealls! Also, there is that minor goal to learn to SEW... that could be difficult to accomplish, unless I get a sewing machine!
The Boot I am looking at $49.00
I suppose I can do the responsible thing, placing half in savings and half toward my 'wants'. But, I also am contributing to a money jar for Jake and I to go skiing at the end of the year! Hopefully my lotto ticket will hit big tonight... and some of my minimal issues will go away and I can focus on things like Peace in the Middle East!
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