Monday, September 21, 2009

Keep or return?



People in my life have told me that I am too quick to settle. There was one time I ordered my salad to have dressing on the side because I think that most restaurants over-drench their greens with it and I'd like to add just enough. My salad instead came out with dressing on top, but rather than send it back to the kitchen I decided to eat it. I didn't want to trouble the kitchen and waitstaff and have them throw away food on my behalf. My cousin with whom I was dining told me that I was a pushover and characterized me as a person who would settle for less than what I expect.

Imagine my dilemma when I receive the above shirt that wasn't exactly what I wanted. I ordered it from a booth at the health expo before the Disneyland half marathon, where the sales lady told me I could order any of the shirts in any of the styles they have. There was a long sleeve cream-colored one that I could have purchased on-site and satisfied my American need for immediate gratification but instead I decided to customize and wait because I don't really wear long sleeve shirts. I chose a tri-blend short sleeve tee in heather blue (see this for heather blue color) to have the same writing as the top in the picture. But I instead got a cotton long sleeve tee in sky blue. At least they got the style right in the color font I wanted. I was so excited to get the package because I LOVE the writing--Just not the color and the sleeve length.

So i pitch the question out to the world: Would I be a weak sucker if I kept it? Or should I be picky and send it back?

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The Frisky

Stumbled upon a blog today and found an amusing article: The Mind Of Man: How We Say “I Love You” (Without Actually Saying, “I Love You”)

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Shockable rhythm detected

Have you ever wondered what physically happens to your heart when love leaves? Or dies? A life lost or lost love injures, hurts, and leaves a mark. I recently heard a story about a woman whose boyfriend went into cardiac arrest and died right before her eyes. I instantly put myself in her shoes, helplessly watching the one who owns your heart leave, never to return. It would not be right to compare her heartbreak to what I've experienced in my life, but I have felt loss. It almost feels like my heart has stopped. Who knows if I will ever find the jolt I need to get it working again.

The heart remembers everything. What does my EKG say?

Almost bought

Then I realized that I should spend the money on lunch or something.
But it's soo cute.
Penguins, bunnies and snow. Who could ask for anything more?

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Trips

My budget nowadays is limited, so I've been consigned to taking trips in my head. Here is one place to add to the list of places I'd like to visit.

Capilano Suspension Bridge
Vancouver, BC

How gorgeous is this?

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Shirt

I need to get this for a few of my friends at work.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Wanted: A Pick-me-up

I'm starting another list... of things that I would theoretically like to have. The original thought came from the fact that I don't own any of the videos/DVDs that I watch or would like watch. Owning them would make it hand for those nights I want to wrap myself up in a blanket with a glass of wine. If I were to gift myself something I'd be a basket containing a soft throw blanket, comfy loungewear, and several movies:

Chick Flicks
- When Harry Met Sally
- High Fidelity

Animated movies:
- Wall-E
- Wallace and Gromit series

There are a few other ones that I frequently like to watch but do not need to own: Some Kind of Wonderful, The Breakfast Club, Say Anything, something by Pedro Almodóvar, Amelie, Pan's Labyrinth, ... there are more that i cannot remember because I haven't had the time to park myself in front of the TV.

Already Own
- Muppet Show season 1, 2, 3
- Punky Brewster, first 8 episodes