Early Mid-life Crisis?

I woke up this morning with an unexplainable need to accomplish something..... anything really!

So into my tote-of-the-day went my computer, a sketch pad, library card, sunglasses, and reusable coffee cup (made from 28% post consumer recycled plastic). I didn't need breakfast, I wasn't hungry and I don't want to hear your lecture. First stop, coffee. I've been making my own espresso lately, but had a coupon for a freebie. "I'll have a non-fat, sugary-free, vanilla latte, with an extra shot of espresso."

"Order up! I've got a triple-tall, non-fat, no sugar, vanilla latte!"

I looked at the girl in disbelief, thinking to myself, 'I am that girl.' It never occured to me when I placed the order. When it was called out for everyone to hear though, I was slightly horrified. I need to stick with what I do best; plain old americanos!

Feeling in a rut, I decide today I will gain clarity, insight, or maybe both. First stop, insight! Hello Newport Beach Public Library, my long lost friend. I pull a stack of books taller than myself and head for a desk with a window and a view of the ocean.

Sitting in the perfect library in the perfect town, I'm thinking to myself, 'What have I accomplished in my 27 years?' The answer is not nothing, but it's also not what the younger me thought i would've accomplished by now. Hence my premature feelings of mid-life crisis.

Ahhhhhhh!!!!! What am I doing?

I have 3 years til I'm 30. I never thought I'd be 30 and not own a home, drive a nice car, and have a successful business. Is it possible for me to accomplish these things in the next 3 years? All I can tell you is that I'm going to try my very best!

Now where do I start?

Dan Wrote a New Note

I love when I figure out how to do new things on Facebook! Now my silly little blogs will pop automatically as "notes" on Facebook.

Get ready..... I'm about due for a new blog!

Treasury!

Look at the treasury i put up on Etsy today. I'm loving it! It'll make you want to get out your passport and go on a trip.

So go look at it and click on a couple things. Clicking on things makes it more popular. After all, life's just a big popularity contest, right? Hahaha........

got the TRAVEL bug???

Are You Happy Now?

Are you jumping for joy? You won! The law has now been amended to include discrimination (as stated by Liz).

Let me say that again, The law has been amended to INCLUDE discrimination. Are you happy now?

What backwards times we have entered. I completely understand the Christian argument. However, I have to ask, how will gay marriages effect you???

I did not say, why are you against it. I know why you're against it. The question is: HOW WILL IT EFFECT YOU PERSONALLY??? In no way will it affect what your personal values or beliefs are. Those are things that only you can change (not some law)!

I'm going to repost something one of my friends wrote. Despite the outrage from the general public, he wrote something very cool, calm, and collected. You would expect he might be angry, because this overturned law DOES effect him directly.
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----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------
From: B
Date: Nov 5, 2008 5:19 AM


As many of you have probably heard/read prop 8 was passed and it is now illegal for same sex marriges. Making homosexuals second class citizens.


As im sure many are angry and saddened by this, and in no way am i excluded for as many of you know im engaged, i ask you not to lose hope.


If there is a will, there is a way. This act is unconstitutional, and violates our rights as citizens in this country, one way or another same sex marriage will be legal...eventually.


We just need to bide our time and build our reserve to do something about it, this is definitely not a time to lash out and be angry at those we "think" voted yes. We can group them as the "Straights" or the "Christians" but if we decide to act hostile and harsh we make ourselves no better then those rallying at every street corner in favor of proposition 8.


Like i said im extremely saddened and disheartened to find out that we live in a state, which we consider extremely liberal, where people would ban the rights of others, but its only a matter of time till things work themselves out.


In the mean time lets just stay classy and keep our heads up high, and definitely dont let them think that they have "won" b/c really, they've lost. The have ugly souls and wrinkled hearts and for that i pity them, and hope that one day they will find contentment within themselves and quit spewing negativity out on others.


Hang in there guys, and trust me, i will be getting married...
-B
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Quit trying to make everyone conform to your religious ideals. Just ask yourself: Does allowing equal rights make make life any different? There is no reason to address this issue from a religious point of view. It's not a question of religion. It's a question of equality!!! Everyone deserves that! Otherwise, maybe consider moving to another state, where they share your ignorant, closed minded, archaic point of view.

Peace and Love (for ALL of God's creatures),
BrattyDan

Go Vote!

I'm not going to tell anyone else how to vote, but please go do it! However, do yourself a favor, think and research beforehand so you can avoid feeling like an ass later.

There are some issues which I feel have not been well thought through by those who are voting. There are certain religious viewpoints which prohibit some people from seeing the greater picture.

What I want to say is..... Everyone is a creature of God, including "Adam and Steve". To my fellow followers of Jesus Christ may I recommend you read Matthew Chapter 7. And if you continue to feel it is your place to judge others, then so be it.

I'd also like to remind people of the golden rule! There is a reason we call it the Golden Rule. Perhaps because it is extremely important to remember!!! Why do most 6 year olds understand it, but so many adults can't or have simply forgotten?



Your vote counts! Please use it wisely and in a way that is constitutional and treats all United States citizens fairly and with the greatest deal of respect, regardless of your personal feelings or religion!

Don't base your vote on the idea that some preconceived definition of a word might change! I know.... change can be scary! Hahaha!