It's been just a few days shy of 2 weeks since the Twitter Gotcha kick off & it has been one wild ride.
From the start a total of 60 people were secretly matched against each other & as time went on we started to realize that some of those match-ups were not at all random. Our "Game Master" put a lot of thought into who would chase who, as only a great game master would and by the wee morning hours of Monday May 9th everyone had received the names of their first targets. Since then there have been threatening letters, backstabbing & plenty of trash talk. It seems, however, that in order to advance in this game, that is not the way to ensure victory ... but thats just my opinion. Although it definitely does make the experience all the more fun.
I will admit though that you absolutely will not be successful at this without effort. In most cases, you cannot just expect your target to simply be handed to you on a silver platter. NO! To win it you've got to be in it!! As a beginner Gotcha player I was grossly underestimated as I knew I would be but for an underdog I think I'm doing pretty darn well. I am currently tied for 1st place having "gotten" 5 of my targets. FYI - I would've had target #6 in the bag if my plan wasn't foiled but the Gotcha Mole but hey what doesn't kill me only makes me stronger, right?
Sooooo let's fast forward to today. Only 21 people remain, 8 of which have yet to get a single target & will face disqualification if they haven't progressed by tomorrow. That will bring us into the next phase of the game & my prediction is things are about to get ugly(er)
Stay tuned.....
Quick Update...
re: Target #6
Mission Accomplished ;)
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Blackberry Who?
For the past 4 years I have been a member of Team Blackberry. The mere thought of owning an iphone made me cringe. "I would destroy that phone", was my reason for staying away. "I could never live without bbm", was another excuse.
Don't get me wrong, I have been a MacBook user for quite some time now & I could not imagine ever going back to a PC. A Mac computer is so much more user-friendly than a PC, that is once you understand how to navigate it. I love my laptop. Its always been my favorite gadget but not anymore...
We recently connected the wifi to my son's ipod touch & I selfishly installed a few apps for me, namely Twitter & Words With Friends. Once I started to fiddle around with it I began to realize what I've been missing all this time. Especially being that I was an AT&T customer. It was at that moment that I decided I MUST have an iphone.
With all the lines on our family plan already eligible for contract renewal, we made the switch over to Verizon & while my husband wanted to stick with Blackberry, I opted for the iphone 4.
I'M IN LOVE!!
For someone like me, who's cellphone is an integral part of their every day, this phone is a G-d send. In my opinion, it blows the Blackberry right out of the water. How so? Let's see, where should I begin?
Camera:
The shutter speed is ridiculous. The picture quality is excellent. The videos & sound quality are great. Works just as well as my flip cam so I don't feel the need to have that on me all the time anymore. Also, accessing your photo library is so easy that my 3yr old can do it, unlike the blackberry which is a whole production. Not to mention that with Blackberries a media card is mandatory for taking videos & storing more photos. To some, that is not a big deal but take it from me ... that media card could one day bug out on you & destroy all your priceless video footage. I know this can happen because I've unfortunately had first hand experience.
Internet:
I have no words. The web is so fast, I can't keep up. I'm so used to the word buffering that when I now use the iphone it's like I'm in a culture shock. Ironically I even find myself using my laptop less & less for minor things like purchasing ebooks for example. Literally takes 3 minutes. Sick!!
Apps:
I'm sure you know that I could probably create an entire blog focusing only on apps. Now I'm new to this Apple app shtick. Even though I used the Blackberry App World all the time, iphone apps are in a complete league of their own. There is literally an app out there for every Tom, Dick & Harry. Currently I have Tweetbot, Shazam, Dragon Dictation, Shop List, Amazon & Fandango. I even have an app for my blog!! I also created an icon for my daughter & downloaded some apps for her as well. She has Dora Ballet, Hello Kitty, Curious George, Sally Spa, Talking Tom & Smurf Village. All this & I've had the phone less than 2wks.
Keyboard:
Not gonna lie, this is a feature that takes some getting used to. It is very smooth & fast as can be. Sometimes it's even a little too fast. The auto-correct has it's pros & it's cons. Most of the time it can identify the word you want to type almost as if it's reading your mind, while other times it ends up making G-d awful decisions that end up in disastrous typos. All in all though once you get accustomed to it it's a breeze.
Contacts:
Anyone that says that they can't live without bbm needs to have their head checked. (Don't worry, I have). So you won't know with certainty that they read your message, so what? Texting serves the same purpose. So much so that I don't find that I'm lacking anything without bbm & I'm surviving just fine. I actually don't mind not being subjected to all those lame daily status updates. You know, the ones where different contacts converse with each other in code (insert eye-roll smiley here). Oh & thats another thing, the smileys on bbm don't hold a candle to the ones you're given on whats app, especially with the emoji addition - the selection is endless.
So I'm assuming that by now it's obvious, to anyone reading this, how pleased I am with the iphone 4. I can't even fathom whats in store for us when the next generation iphone is released later this year. It's going to be epic.
In a nutshell I honestly cannot believe that I waited this long to possess this device! But I guess better late than never, right?
Don't get me wrong, I have been a MacBook user for quite some time now & I could not imagine ever going back to a PC. A Mac computer is so much more user-friendly than a PC, that is once you understand how to navigate it. I love my laptop. Its always been my favorite gadget but not anymore...
We recently connected the wifi to my son's ipod touch & I selfishly installed a few apps for me, namely Twitter & Words With Friends. Once I started to fiddle around with it I began to realize what I've been missing all this time. Especially being that I was an AT&T customer. It was at that moment that I decided I MUST have an iphone.
With all the lines on our family plan already eligible for contract renewal, we made the switch over to Verizon & while my husband wanted to stick with Blackberry, I opted for the iphone 4.
I'M IN LOVE!!
For someone like me, who's cellphone is an integral part of their every day, this phone is a G-d send. In my opinion, it blows the Blackberry right out of the water. How so? Let's see, where should I begin?
Camera:
The shutter speed is ridiculous. The picture quality is excellent. The videos & sound quality are great. Works just as well as my flip cam so I don't feel the need to have that on me all the time anymore. Also, accessing your photo library is so easy that my 3yr old can do it, unlike the blackberry which is a whole production. Not to mention that with Blackberries a media card is mandatory for taking videos & storing more photos. To some, that is not a big deal but take it from me ... that media card could one day bug out on you & destroy all your priceless video footage. I know this can happen because I've unfortunately had first hand experience.
Internet:
I have no words. The web is so fast, I can't keep up. I'm so used to the word buffering that when I now use the iphone it's like I'm in a culture shock. Ironically I even find myself using my laptop less & less for minor things like purchasing ebooks for example. Literally takes 3 minutes. Sick!!
Apps:
I'm sure you know that I could probably create an entire blog focusing only on apps. Now I'm new to this Apple app shtick. Even though I used the Blackberry App World all the time, iphone apps are in a complete league of their own. There is literally an app out there for every Tom, Dick & Harry. Currently I have Tweetbot, Shazam, Dragon Dictation, Shop List, Amazon & Fandango. I even have an app for my blog!! I also created an icon for my daughter & downloaded some apps for her as well. She has Dora Ballet, Hello Kitty, Curious George, Sally Spa, Talking Tom & Smurf Village. All this & I've had the phone less than 2wks.
Keyboard:
Not gonna lie, this is a feature that takes some getting used to. It is very smooth & fast as can be. Sometimes it's even a little too fast. The auto-correct has it's pros & it's cons. Most of the time it can identify the word you want to type almost as if it's reading your mind, while other times it ends up making G-d awful decisions that end up in disastrous typos. All in all though once you get accustomed to it it's a breeze.
Contacts:
Anyone that says that they can't live without bbm needs to have their head checked. (Don't worry, I have). So you won't know with certainty that they read your message, so what? Texting serves the same purpose. So much so that I don't find that I'm lacking anything without bbm & I'm surviving just fine. I actually don't mind not being subjected to all those lame daily status updates. You know, the ones where different contacts converse with each other in code (insert eye-roll smiley here). Oh & thats another thing, the smileys on bbm don't hold a candle to the ones you're given on whats app, especially with the emoji addition - the selection is endless.
So I'm assuming that by now it's obvious, to anyone reading this, how pleased I am with the iphone 4. I can't even fathom whats in store for us when the next generation iphone is released later this year. It's going to be epic.
In a nutshell I honestly cannot believe that I waited this long to possess this device! But I guess better late than never, right?
PS.
After just 3 days with the new Blackberry my husband requested an exchange for the iphone. It's due to arrive next week :)
Update: May, 21...The Husband is in heaven
Update: May, 21...The Husband is in heaven
Sunday, May 8, 2011
What's In A Name ?
When a woman is pregnant people often ask her if she's already chosen names for her unborn child. Having been pregnant 3 times I can't even count how many times I myself have been asked that very question. I don't feel that it is an invasive question at all but where I come from it's just not that simple.
It is within Jewish custom to name a baby after someone. While the Eastern European jews (Ashkenazim) name only for the dead, the Sephardic jews, who spread all over the Middle East after they were exiled from Spain, name for the living or the dead respectively. As a Sephardic jew your choices are limited. The 1st son/daughter born is named for the paternal grandparents & the next after the mother's side. There are exceptions however they are far & few between.
Most of the time the names involved are pretty generic. Like my oldest son, Joseph who is named for my father in law. Great name. Done.
Then there are the times where the names are, lets just say, a little more difficult to swallow. Either way though you do whatcha gotta do.
Which brings me to the point of this post.
July 2003
I was pregnant for the 2nd time. Joe, my oldest, was about to turn 2 in August & I had just been told I was having another boy. Not gonna lie. Was hoping it was a girl but being an only child I was elated at the thought of giving Joe a brother aka a best friend. My husband, on the other hand, had other things on his mind - the baby's name which would be named for my father, Uzi.
The Uzi (Hebrew: עוזי, officially cased as UZI) is a related family of open bolt, blowback-operated submachine guns. Smaller variants are considered to be machine pistols. The Uzi was one of the first weapons to use a telescoping bolt design which allows for the magazine to be housed in the pistol grip for a shorter weapon, a design not seen since the Japanese Type II machine pistol.
The first Uzi submachine gun was designed by Major Uziel Gal in the late 1940s.
Now I admit my father's name is not an easy one to live with, especially in this country. He has said this himself many a time & even suggested that I name my future son after my grandfather, Abraham, who never had a namesake. My husband loved the idea! I wouldn't hear of it. My father has one child. One chance for his legacy to be passed on. I would name the baby for him & that was my final answer.
December 14, 2003
After a 14hr, induced, labor at 4:03am Uziel Abraham Heaney was born & he was perfection. I was amazed at what a magnificent baby he was. It was at that moment that my husband admitted to me that I made the right choice. The name would stay.
If you've ever heard someone say that a name suits someone well boy oh boy does that apply here. I describe him as a pistol. Pun intended. He is an extremely intelligent, quick witted child & funny is an understatement. I can't even begin to describe how he brings me to tears of laughter time & time again. He is the clown at our dinner table. The kid everyone wants to be friends with. The boy the girls faint for. His name precedes him & he wears it well.
Oh & he's still magnificent!!
It is within Jewish custom to name a baby after someone. While the Eastern European jews (Ashkenazim) name only for the dead, the Sephardic jews, who spread all over the Middle East after they were exiled from Spain, name for the living or the dead respectively. As a Sephardic jew your choices are limited. The 1st son/daughter born is named for the paternal grandparents & the next after the mother's side. There are exceptions however they are far & few between.
Most of the time the names involved are pretty generic. Like my oldest son, Joseph who is named for my father in law. Great name. Done.
Then there are the times where the names are, lets just say, a little more difficult to swallow. Either way though you do whatcha gotta do.
Which brings me to the point of this post.
July 2003
I was pregnant for the 2nd time. Joe, my oldest, was about to turn 2 in August & I had just been told I was having another boy. Not gonna lie. Was hoping it was a girl but being an only child I was elated at the thought of giving Joe a brother aka a best friend. My husband, on the other hand, had other things on his mind - the baby's name which would be named for my father, Uzi.
The Uzi (Hebrew: עוזי, officially cased as UZI) is a related family of open bolt, blowback-operated submachine guns. Smaller variants are considered to be machine pistols. The Uzi was one of the first weapons to use a telescoping bolt design which allows for the magazine to be housed in the pistol grip for a shorter weapon, a design not seen since the Japanese Type II machine pistol.
The first Uzi submachine gun was designed by Major Uziel Gal in the late 1940s.
Now I admit my father's name is not an easy one to live with, especially in this country. He has said this himself many a time & even suggested that I name my future son after my grandfather, Abraham, who never had a namesake. My husband loved the idea! I wouldn't hear of it. My father has one child. One chance for his legacy to be passed on. I would name the baby for him & that was my final answer.
December 14, 2003
After a 14hr, induced, labor at 4:03am Uziel Abraham Heaney was born & he was perfection. I was amazed at what a magnificent baby he was. It was at that moment that my husband admitted to me that I made the right choice. The name would stay.
If you've ever heard someone say that a name suits someone well boy oh boy does that apply here. I describe him as a pistol. Pun intended. He is an extremely intelligent, quick witted child & funny is an understatement. I can't even begin to describe how he brings me to tears of laughter time & time again. He is the clown at our dinner table. The kid everyone wants to be friends with. The boy the girls faint for. His name precedes him & he wears it well.
Oh & he's still magnificent!!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Twitter Gotcha - Phase 1
So the other day a member of my "Twitter Fam" mentioned how much fun it would be if we started a game of Twitter Gotcha. Immediately there was a huge response & within just a few short hours the game was born.
60 people signed on to play, most of which hardly know each other outside of of the twitterverse. That fact alone making the game all the more challenging. Late last night DM's were sent out disclosing your 1st "target" & from early this morning the excitement & anticipation of everyone involved (& even some who missed the boat) was overwhelming. I admit I am anxious. The thought of being a target makes my stomach turn. Hi is paranoia home? But who knows? Maybe this will be good therapy for me.
The game officially kicks off this coming Monday May 9th. I will, of course, post occasional updates so stay tuned.
Until then....
May the best woman / man win!
60 people signed on to play, most of which hardly know each other outside of of the twitterverse. That fact alone making the game all the more challenging. Late last night DM's were sent out disclosing your 1st "target" & from early this morning the excitement & anticipation of everyone involved (& even some who missed the boat) was overwhelming. I admit I am anxious. The thought of being a target makes my stomach turn. Hi is paranoia home? But who knows? Maybe this will be good therapy for me.
The game officially kicks off this coming Monday May 9th. I will, of course, post occasional updates so stay tuned.
Until then....
May the best woman / man win!
To see the complete list of contestants:
Not Just Another Local Kosher Restaurant
My mother in law, who primarily resides in Oakhurst NJ, commutes once a week into Brooklyn to spend the day. Nothing fancy. A quick lunch, maybe run some errands & a chance to visit with the grandchildren. Out of respect for my sister in law we always choose a kosher place for lunch. Not that I necessarily have a problem with "going kosher", it's just that I'm so over the local kosher places & never really look forward to those meals. Until yesterday....
When we were discussing where we should eat I suggested we try Siena, a new restaurant that recently opened on Kings Highway replacing Burger Boyz.
Now, from the outside, this may look like another generic, local, kosher establishment but don't be fooled by this book's cover. And although places around here seem to open & close more frequently than pop-up shops, trust me when I tell you, this place is here to stay.
From the second I walked in I was very pleasantly surprised. From a designer's standpoint (hi, thats me) I felt the decor was very well executed. Black, white & gray floors tied in with black tile & wood paneled walls give you your first visual impression & provide for an excellent backdrop. The banquettes are upholstered in 2 different textures of the same red fabric giving you that much needed color pop. Vinyl for the seat bottoms (duh) & a cotton twill for the seat backs which gave a warmer & more cozy feel. One side of the place is lit with a row of glass pendant fixtures while the other side is flanked with shaded sconces. Pretty!
The only other part of the table settings that really stood out, for me, were the Chiliwich place-mats. Love that company!!
I personally feel that the dining chairs are way too cumbersome. Since they are only designed to seat one person I would've like to see something with more of a sleeker look. What do you think?
Now, theres nothing I love more then when a restaurant's kitchen staff takes pride in their food & beverage presentation. It just makes a good meal that much better. When our drinks arrived, my mother in law was quite pleased that her diet cola came with a slice of lime (not just you're typical boring ol' lemon). I, on the other hand, was more impressed that iced tea came with a mint sprig. Yum
Next up, the waiter served us a plate of bread along with a side of olive oil & some olive spread. Being that Im on a slow carb diet there would be no bread on my agenda but I decided to take a peek at the washing station anyway. Nice!
The Food:
We all ordered different frittatas. It seems to be a popular dish on their menu. I ordered the plain egg frittata which was plated with a small mescaline salad & a side of mixed vegetable quinoa. Delicious! I will add that I opted out of personally tasting the quinoa (diet #meh) but the in laws said it was great.
*My frittata
*My sister in law's house salad.
Still not convinced?? Maybe this will sway you....
No your eyes are not deceiving you. That is indeed a fully stocked bar. I know, I know, I got excited when I made that discovery too.
So now take the chic ambiance, mix that with a great playlist & some cool people ... You have yourself the perfect party venue & its local - Howaya!!
I'd be lying if I said there were no downsides to the meal. There were a few, like when they brought out my sister in law's salad with her main dish. Or how they never brought my mother in law her soup so she ended up having to cancel it. The sides that came with the frittatas were not the same as what was printed on the menu but I honestly didn't mind that part. Also, I feel like you have to cut them some slack. It is a brand new business so it's expected for them to have some minor adjustments to make. No biggie.
Thats really it though. Everything else was really nice.
I would go back there again in a heartbeat & definitely recommend that you give it a try.
When we were discussing where we should eat I suggested we try Siena, a new restaurant that recently opened on Kings Highway replacing Burger Boyz.
Now, from the outside, this may look like another generic, local, kosher establishment but don't be fooled by this book's cover. And although places around here seem to open & close more frequently than pop-up shops, trust me when I tell you, this place is here to stay.
From the second I walked in I was very pleasantly surprised. From a designer's standpoint (hi, thats me) I felt the decor was very well executed. Black, white & gray floors tied in with black tile & wood paneled walls give you your first visual impression & provide for an excellent backdrop. The banquettes are upholstered in 2 different textures of the same red fabric giving you that much needed color pop. Vinyl for the seat bottoms (duh) & a cotton twill for the seat backs which gave a warmer & more cozy feel. One side of the place is lit with a row of glass pendant fixtures while the other side is flanked with shaded sconces. Pretty!
The only other part of the table settings that really stood out, for me, were the Chiliwich place-mats. Love that company!!
I personally feel that the dining chairs are way too cumbersome. Since they are only designed to seat one person I would've like to see something with more of a sleeker look. What do you think?
Now, theres nothing I love more then when a restaurant's kitchen staff takes pride in their food & beverage presentation. It just makes a good meal that much better. When our drinks arrived, my mother in law was quite pleased that her diet cola came with a slice of lime (not just you're typical boring ol' lemon). I, on the other hand, was more impressed that iced tea came with a mint sprig. Yum
Next up, the waiter served us a plate of bread along with a side of olive oil & some olive spread. Being that Im on a slow carb diet there would be no bread on my agenda but I decided to take a peek at the washing station anyway. Nice!
Located adjacent to although separate from the restroom itself (which has a sink as well). I took this picture from inside the actual bathroom. I don't know why but it just seemed a bit awkward to me to photograph the inside of bathroom. Especially being that this post, more or less, revolves around food. So you'll have to see for yourself. I assure you it is just as nice.
The Food:
We all ordered different frittatas. It seems to be a popular dish on their menu. I ordered the plain egg frittata which was plated with a small mescaline salad & a side of mixed vegetable quinoa. Delicious! I will add that I opted out of personally tasting the quinoa (diet #meh) but the in laws said it was great.
Still not convinced?? Maybe this will sway you....
No your eyes are not deceiving you. That is indeed a fully stocked bar. I know, I know, I got excited when I made that discovery too.
So now take the chic ambiance, mix that with a great playlist & some cool people ... You have yourself the perfect party venue & its local - Howaya!!
I'd be lying if I said there were no downsides to the meal. There were a few, like when they brought out my sister in law's salad with her main dish. Or how they never brought my mother in law her soup so she ended up having to cancel it. The sides that came with the frittatas were not the same as what was printed on the menu but I honestly didn't mind that part. Also, I feel like you have to cut them some slack. It is a brand new business so it's expected for them to have some minor adjustments to make. No biggie.
Thats really it though. Everything else was really nice.
I would go back there again in a heartbeat & definitely recommend that you give it a try.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Age Is Just A Number & Its Written All Over Your Face
I think I've died & gone to maintenance heaven!
Just by chance I happened upon a commercial on TV. Usually I just dismiss commercials, using the time to catch up on tweets or to grab something from the kitchen. But this commercial, luckily, caught my attention....
Garnier Nutritioniste has released an under eye renewer that is, get this, tinted to conceal dark circles & is a roller!!
Its a similar mechanism to those roll on deodorants that were ever so popular in the 80's, only it's conveniently no bigger than a ball point pen.
Whats great about the whole roller concept is that it's designed perfectly to just toss in your hand bag without the hassle of messy applicator brushes. LOVE IT!!!
MOCD immediately kicked in & within minutes I was in my car on my way to Walgreen's. As if it was meant to be, they had it & it was being sold with a promotion. Buy one get one 50% off. Who doesn't love a good cosmeceutical sale??
Obviously I bought it. Though instead of buying 2 of them (baby steps) I only bought one & opted for an Anti-Sun-Damage Daily Moisturizer lotion for the 50% off. I figured that'll be a good product to test out during the summer months when my skin usually takes a lot of abuse. I'll definitely let you know how that goes when the time comes.
Happy Concealing!!
Just by chance I happened upon a commercial on TV. Usually I just dismiss commercials, using the time to catch up on tweets or to grab something from the kitchen. But this commercial, luckily, caught my attention....
Garnier Nutritioniste has released an under eye renewer that is, get this, tinted to conceal dark circles & is a roller!!
Its a similar mechanism to those roll on deodorants that were ever so popular in the 80's, only it's conveniently no bigger than a ball point pen.
Whats great about the whole roller concept is that it's designed perfectly to just toss in your hand bag without the hassle of messy applicator brushes. LOVE IT!!!
MOCD immediately kicked in & within minutes I was in my car on my way to Walgreen's. As if it was meant to be, they had it & it was being sold with a promotion. Buy one get one 50% off. Who doesn't love a good cosmeceutical sale??
Obviously I bought it. Though instead of buying 2 of them (baby steps) I only bought one & opted for an Anti-Sun-Damage Daily Moisturizer lotion for the 50% off. I figured that'll be a good product to test out during the summer months when my skin usually takes a lot of abuse. I'll definitely let you know how that goes when the time comes.
Happy Concealing!!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Osama Bin There Done That
As Im sure you've already heard, the US military has killed Osama Bin Laden, ruler of Zamunda I mean Al Queda. People have been comparing him, a lot, to the likes of Hitler & not just because they were both evil mass murderers. Apparently both of their deaths were announced on the same date... May 1st. Cool
Ok so he's dead. Great. Now what?
Do you think, "Thats it. We've won" ?
I can assure you that we haven't won anything. Granted, his death is most definitely a victory for this country. An upside to this war against terrorism that we've been battling for the last 10 yrs. A silver lining on the cloud that hovers over the families of dead soldiers & 9/11 victims. However, we have been fighting against arab terrorism since the beginning of time. Things will never change. They will never change. There is no such thing as making peace with these people. The Israeli's have been saying it forever. No one listens.
Who knows whats in store for us? I sure don't. But I can guarantee that this "war" is far from over.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Obsessive Compulsive Much?
Alas, its only been hours since my 1st post & I haven't stopped obsessing. Lists have already been formed, consisting of potential future posts. I call this My OCD or (in true 21st century form) aka MOCD. Although I haven't been clinically diagnosed with the disorder & I don't possess any strange habits or rituals, there is not a doubt in my mind that I have some mild case of it.
Who am I, without any form of education in the medical field, to make these diagnosis with such certainty?
Well, the proof is in the puddin', of course.
Let me start with some basics. I am the queen of steady appointments. I am not one of those people who says, "I think I'll get a manicure today". Nope, not me & honest to G-d its because I just CAN'T. Spontaneity freaks me out. I rely on schedule to function. Literally. Steady appointments all around & thats just the beginning. G-d forbid I get thrown a curveball? You might as well just blindfold me. Thats what it feels like. Like I can't see. I need to stop, take a minute & access if I can work around it & if I can, how I'm going to go about it. Its a disaster.
Exhibit B: When I have something out of routine coming up in my life... A vacation, a holiday, moving to/from summer residence etc, I literally lose sleep over it. I toss & turn throughout the night & eventually am up before sunrise making lists & planning things out while I sip my morning coffee. It's not that I'm a nervous person. Not in the slightest. I just have to have things under control or else. Things that I actually can control, obviously. I run a tight ship. I have to. I'm responsible for 3 kids, a household, a husband & myself. Thats no easy task in & of itself. Now add MOCD to the mix & the that explains why I do the things I do.
I have learned this about myself over the years & have since managed to work with it. There are people that get me & there are those that dont but I never try to change it. Its part of what makes me, me & I'm ok with that.
Now the fun stuff... Notebooks. Yes, notebooks. They come in all sorts of shapes & sizes & I own them all. They are a small addiction of mine. I own dozens. Each one containing information that I decide is worth noting. Web sites, internet finds, ideas I have, projects I need to get to, dimensions (oh, did I mention that I have my degree in Interior Decor & Design? Proudly, I do & I'll get to that in later posts I'm sure) & the list - no pun intended- goes on & on. My notebooks are my mental lifeline. Them & my cell phone aka my digital calendar.
Currently in use & they all serve a purpose.
I honestly don't know how I'd function without them.
I'm going to end here. I don't want to give too much away too soon. Im sure this topic will come up many a time in the future. Lets just consider this a small preview.
Who am I, without any form of education in the medical field, to make these diagnosis with such certainty?
Well, the proof is in the puddin', of course.
Let me start with some basics. I am the queen of steady appointments. I am not one of those people who says, "I think I'll get a manicure today". Nope, not me & honest to G-d its because I just CAN'T. Spontaneity freaks me out. I rely on schedule to function. Literally. Steady appointments all around & thats just the beginning. G-d forbid I get thrown a curveball? You might as well just blindfold me. Thats what it feels like. Like I can't see. I need to stop, take a minute & access if I can work around it & if I can, how I'm going to go about it. Its a disaster.
Exhibit B: When I have something out of routine coming up in my life... A vacation, a holiday, moving to/from summer residence etc, I literally lose sleep over it. I toss & turn throughout the night & eventually am up before sunrise making lists & planning things out while I sip my morning coffee. It's not that I'm a nervous person. Not in the slightest. I just have to have things under control or else. Things that I actually can control, obviously. I run a tight ship. I have to. I'm responsible for 3 kids, a household, a husband & myself. Thats no easy task in & of itself. Now add MOCD to the mix & the that explains why I do the things I do.
I have learned this about myself over the years & have since managed to work with it. There are people that get me & there are those that dont but I never try to change it. Its part of what makes me, me & I'm ok with that.
Now the fun stuff... Notebooks. Yes, notebooks. They come in all sorts of shapes & sizes & I own them all. They are a small addiction of mine. I own dozens. Each one containing information that I decide is worth noting. Web sites, internet finds, ideas I have, projects I need to get to, dimensions (oh, did I mention that I have my degree in Interior Decor & Design? Proudly, I do & I'll get to that in later posts I'm sure) & the list - no pun intended- goes on & on. My notebooks are my mental lifeline. Them & my cell phone aka my digital calendar.
I honestly don't know how I'd function without them.
I'm going to end here. I don't want to give too much away too soon. Im sure this topic will come up many a time in the future. Lets just consider this a small preview.
Rough Draft
Hey ...
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Beth. I'm an SY housewife, mother of 3 living in Brooklyn, NY or what I like to refer to as #intheghetto. Running errands in this town can be an all day event so needless to say I spend a lot of time in my car aka my mobile office. On a positive note, that allows me the opportunity to people watch, a past time I've become quite fond of over the years. I honest to G-d really don't believe half the stuff I see & am constantly looking for ways to express what goes thru my mind.
Sooooooo I've decided to give this blog thing a try.
Who knows, I may have just found my calling.
We'll see....
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Beth. I'm an SY housewife, mother of 3 living in Brooklyn, NY or what I like to refer to as #intheghetto. Running errands in this town can be an all day event so needless to say I spend a lot of time in my car aka my mobile office. On a positive note, that allows me the opportunity to people watch, a past time I've become quite fond of over the years. I honest to G-d really don't believe half the stuff I see & am constantly looking for ways to express what goes thru my mind.
Sooooooo I've decided to give this blog thing a try.
Who knows, I may have just found my calling.
We'll see....
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