Brace Yourselves...

THIS is the face of VANITY!!! --->

Yes, I am almost old and I JUST got braces (sans headgear). WHY? Because my smile was just a SMIDGE off and making me very conscious of the symmetry of my kissy kissy lips. Despite my minimal time in front of the mirror, I noticed it.

WOW...VAIN!

But I've always been aware of the placement of my teeth...Now it's actually annoying me. After I got the braces in my mouth, everyone was like "Wait. But why? Was there something wrong?"

F me.
No one even noticed.

IMAGE MATTERS!!! Even if no one notices...because someone MIGHT some day at some moment...and then DWELL on it...and tell their friends...and then you will be THAT girl...:::hyperventilate:::

As Carly Simon once sang "You're so vain I'll bet you think this song is about you..Don't you? DON'T YOU?!?!?" Yes. Yes I do. When songs go on and on about what a perfect girl looks like or bags on what imperfect girls look like, it makes me sad. Even without rushing to the mirror I already know what's wrong with me. And then in the off chance I catch myself in the mirror, it's very depressing and discouraging. I really ought to motivate myself to work towards what I want to look like but it's hard when I think I'm stuck like this forever. Or no, I'll just look worse with age. Little comments from my family are also very de-motivational.

Ahh...I may not look like the girl who cares about her looks. I'm always in sweats and sneakers when I can help it. Kinda just AM most days. BUT I CARE. I dress the way I do because it just seems so futile for me to look like the way I wish I looked.

I'm short and fat. There's not much I can do with that. I can at least fix my face. I don't really like the idea of plastic surgery and I don't really think my face needs it. But I just want that little bit fixed. Very simple. I just need my midline to be in the middle. Just move some teeth over and I'm straight. Except this little thing will cost me about 6 grand. And this is AFTER the more expensive Invisalign was no longer an option for what I needed to get done AND I have no overcrowding so I don't even need anything extracted. SIX GRAND!!! And after that, I will have lost only a little bit of weight (those things HURT).

It is indeed very vain of me. Why didn't I do this when it was okay for me to look completely awk with braces (aka as a teenager)? Because my insurance then (and now) doesn't cover orthodonist/cosmetic treatments and I didn't have the money for it.

Man...How am I gonna get a man now with metal chompers? Saying a man is yummy now just seems wrong. (Yes. I'm back to that. I crave affection.)

One year...One year and this torture over...
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A new you!!!

This could be you!



Not interested? Neither am I…right now anyway.

Now…I’m not against plastic surgery…it’s your money- do what you want with it. Yea yea…I know… God made you this way so you should love it. But…you should also be able to live life happy. If you want EE cup breasts- go right ahead! Want a nose job? Go for it! I’m not here to judge you and I applaud you for your bravery; months of pain and recovery for beauty is a very brave thing to do. Beauty is pain !! Even the people that want to look like cats (see above pic!) and/or lizards… do what you want!

Now me personally…I have made some alterations to my ‘temple’. I got braces! I had a gap in the top row and my bottom teeth were slightly messed up due to overcrowding in my mouth. Apparently when my wisdom teeth started coming in…there was no room for them, so I had to have 8 teeth removed (4 wisdom and 4 molars) so now I only have 28 teeth but a PERFECT SMILE :D :D :D! It was so worth it!

I have also had a tattoo done. No big deal to most people but I’m chronically afraid of needles. A friend and I decided to bond one summer and break one of our fears so we decided to go and get tats done. Love the tattoo but it HURT like HELL annnnnnnnd…. I’m still afraid of needles. Go figure! And no…my tattoo is not a tramp stamp! It’s on my shoulder blade and it’s nothing vulgar (naked person, curse word) nor my name or anything like that.

In terms of ‘real’ plastic surgery…I have been considering stuff for the future if I ever have enough money. I hate hate hate my nose. As a kid, I was tormented so much about it, that even now I still have issues. I always felt ugly and I feel like people are only staring at my nose when they talk to me. I also hate my side profile. I have been experimenting with make up and other techniques to try to make it look smaller because the idea of having bones broken or shaved or possibly ending up like Michael Jackson scares the shit out of me. We’ll see. Other than that…nah, I’m ok. If I want to get a coke bottle shape, I need to hit the gym lol. No need for breast implants or butt implants either. Although…if they come out with some hip shaving or shrinking surgery though, I’d be all for it! I’m tired of older women and men telling me that I have “baby-makin’ hips”! I’m not making any babies anytime soon and the idea of them getting ANY bigger after poppin’ out some children bothers me lol!

Stay BEAUTIFUL!




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Have You Updated Your Facebook Status Today?

NO, you haven’t?! ...It’s okay because you’ve tweeted, right?

You’re so vain; I bet you think this song is about you, don’t you? DON’T YOU!?

Our generation is going to Hell for our devoted practice of one of the seven deadly sings – VAINGLORY!

No, I’m not actually damning an entire generation, but it’s time we open our eyes to what’s going on around us. Internet developers like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, MySpace, Google are all targeting their websites towards the very Ego in all of us. From status updates to tweets to photo albums, we’ve come to view the Internet as our vehicle for personal aggrandizement. It’s not our fault. These websites are advertised as being ideal for “Networking” and “staying in touch.” But let’s take the blindfold off…

Think about how many times you’ve impulsively shouted to that mindlessly gregarious friend, “Facebook quote! That’s going up.” How often have you thought, “Can’t wait to post this photo album and read the comments.” “Oooh, that’s a hot picture of me…PROFILE!” Open your eyes! We’re throwing away our humility and virtuosity for the sake of staying relevant and as cool as possible to our peers. We want people to know what we’re doing at all times…and to care! Even when you’re feeling down, you want your followers/“friends” (and I use the term lightly) to either think your life is a constant vacation *due to your recent sunny, carefree, tagged photos* or to express their sympathy for your misery.

You know you’ve been disappointed when a status didn’t get commented on. Upset for not getting that Facebook invite to the event you had NO intention of attending.

Somehow, website developers have managed to tap into and nurture the worst part in us all, making us fear fading into the background. Sure, this generational phenomenon isn’t the worst thing in the world, but we can’t deny the implications. Just as the Chinese 1-child policy has bred a generation of “little emperors” who’ve been smothered with love, attention, and booty from their parents, the Internet is becoming our source of validation and comfort…the teat on which we suckle (pardon the imagery).

*And let me NOT talk about how Internet anonymity has unleashed all types of cowardly, racist, conceited, haters who think they can say and do anything!

Ask yourself, are you still the child with the nice personality and self-assuredness that made Mommy and Daddy so proud?

Whatever your answer, just ponder my thoughts and consider their relevance to your Internet existence.

Yes, the Internet can be your international stage, no problem. Just make sure you’re not neglecting the real world stage and that you’re happy with your Internet alter ego.

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Opposites My Ass...

What do people mean when they say opposites attract?

Like…TOTAL opposites? Or just opposite on a few things….?

Lately I’ve been ‘matching’ myself with the people around me; people that work in my office or that I see all the time at restaurants, events, etc and I just don’t know about that. How can you be so opposite with someone but still manage to stay together? I’m assuming that people mean that they are opposite on a few things at a time and not everything. Can’t be…

For instance, this guy in my firm is a true Renaissance/Do-All guy if I’ve ever seen one. He works at this firm 7 days a week (every time I come in on Sat/Sun he is here!) at least 6 hours a day, he volunteers for the ASPCA and other animal activism groups, he is active in his community- serving as a member of the board, travels the world…and…on top of all of this…the man is an avid gardener and baker. I mean…what the fuck…? I can’t even bring myself to get out of bed before noon on the weekends (part of that is just me being lazy and wanting 12 hours of sleep) and this guy is baking damn raisin bread to bring into work, saving puppies, and tending his beautiful rose gardens all the while getting dressed for work with a huge smile on his face. I could NOT be with this guy…it just wouldn’t work. He’s a great guy but… can you imagine?!! I’d have to kill him for flicking the lights on at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning to get up and get dressed for the day. He is my total opposite and it just wouldn’t work. How could we be compatible?

Gotta find a middle ground somewhere lol. I just know there are certain things I can NOT accept differing views on because I know they would cause a huge rift in the relationship and I’m not willing to try or change to repair them (yea…I’m a bitch and I probably deserve to be alone…whatever).

1. Homophobic/Anti-Gay Rights – I can’t budge. If you don’t like gays or think that gay marriage should not be allowed…we will not get along. Move along. And if you even think to use the word “faggot (sorry guys…)”- yea…just don’t even bother talking to me.

2. Racist – Obviously if you hate black people...move along lol. Ok…so you’re black (like me) but you hate ______ group of people. No thanks. Move along. I don’t like racism on any level and, though I know everyone has thought one racist thought or maybe said something that could be viewed as racist, if you are unable to see how you could have offended someone when they bring it up or are unwilling to change…move along. You can say/think whatever you want, but uh…I reserve the right not to have dealings with you because of that.

3. Just Damn Mean!- Fine… We all know that Southern Substance is a bitch. This is obvious. But there’s a difference between being a bitch and being a horrible person. I will not laugh at a person with disabilities or laugh at a person because of their looks or clothes (to their face anyway...I try not to do it at all but it happens...). I will not tease/bait homeless people just to watch them do stupid stuff for money. Good example: I was on my bus riding home a few months back and a woman began to get sick on the bus (vomiting). I was across the aisle from her and I and others helped to get napkins and get a trash can so that she wouldn’t mess her clothes up. I was not concerned about a little vomit getting on me (none did) or anything like that…but more concerned about her health and safety. Now…there was this guy sitting next to her who I thought was cute and had chit-chatted with a few times. He was REPULSED. He scooted all the way to the window and kept shooting her these dirty looks as if she could help what was happening. He never once asked if she was alright or anything of that nature. He kept saying “ew…fucking gross” and even got on the phone with a friend to complain about the fact that the bus driver pulled over to come and help this woman so he would be late getting home. She was not SPEWING everywhere and, in fact, barely got any on herself, let alone anyone else. I was more disgusted by him than this strangers’ vomit. A little vomit on you won’t kill you but something could have seriously been wrong with this woman and he, in his fucking white Hanes t-shirt, is too worried that some will get on him? Needless to say…the next time he talked to me, I mentioned how horrible his reaction was and we never spoke again. I don’t know how I could be with someone who cares so little for someone else…even if they are a stranger… would you be him or me in this situation? Be honest...

Just my two cents….



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The HUNT

Job Hunt

MAN Hunt

I'm on the PROWL

I've got my puma eye on you -->

...except I'm not every proactive with either =\

The Job thing...totally my fault. I'm completely comfortable at my current job even though I really want to be somewhere else (with better benefits, higher pay, and job security). I mean, I can get up at noon and still get to work on time during the week. And I'm like, The Shit, at work. Why? No idea. Am I really The Shit? I don't think so, but it's all relative and sometimes I embrace delusions to get through the day. Hahaha

The drawback to my work schedule is my Saturdays are BRUTAL. I have to be in around 8am to set things up before the rest of the staff arrives, and I work pretty much nonstop until 5:30. Yes, I know. Boo flipping hoo. I have a pretty average day that everyone else has 5 days a week to my ONE day. Except teaching 4 different subjects and grades all in one day really is taxing. ALSO, needing to be at work at 8am on a Saturday means I can't really go out and stay out Friday nights and I'm WAY too pooped by the end of the day to go out and wile out Saturday nights either.

ALL that hinders my MAN hunt. I work with a mostly male staff during the week. I'm not attracted to ANY of them. In fact, one REALLY creeps me out. The weekend staff is all female. I can't go out on weekends and I don't go out during the week. WHEN and WHERE am I gonna find me a man?!?!?!

I'm gonna be old REALLY soon. I mean, after 21, the next milestone is kinda 25, just because it's a quarter century. 30 is right around the corner from there. I won't be 25 this year but I'm getting DAMN close. TOO close. And I don't like it. I thought I'd be close to getting my life together and pretty well on the way to starting a family.

WAMP WAMP.

I am nowhere near either goal. What am I gonna do?!?!?!

What CAN I do...? I've kind of lost my trail on these hunts. I need to get back on track.
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Spring Cleaning - U Like Clutter My A$$

I work best in organized chaos!!  I need clutter to function!

How often have you heard or perhaps uttered these words as a defense for someone's lifestyle?  Personally, this was a Go-To excuse in explaining my messy room throughout my college years...and I believed it.  Moreover, it seemed a lot of my peers shared the same belief or what I now accept as a misguided justification for their laziness, slothful behavior, slightly masochistic nature, ... and "FUNG WAH" lifestyle (see this post by a fellow blogger).

Well, unfortunately, old habits die hard, and even today I find myself looking around my room wondering why I just won't put my clean clothes in my dresser/closet.  Do I really need to have piles of old papers and mail on my floor?  The truth of the matter is that I DON'T function better in clutter.  I'm just trying to persuade myself that this is comfortable for me.

HA.  This is not comfortable.  Some Wisdom:  When you reach the point where you get frustrated and unsettled just by entering or even at the sight of your room, YOU ARE NOT Comfortable.  Sure, you may log onto the Internet and watch TV to distract yourself for a time, but when you finally look up and around your abode & haven, unless you are smiling and happy to see your room so "chaotically organized,"  you really are not comfortable.  Honestly think about it.

Well, Spring is upon us.  I've never been a practicing member of the "Spring Cleaning movement," but 5 months of the same room and watching it remain completely cluttered wears at the once default "Cozy Clutter" arguments.  

Also, you naturally begin to wonder if the state of your room does actually reflect your mind and lifestyle at the moment.  If so - my mind and life contains EVERYTHING I NEED and WANT, but is disorganized, stifling (limited mobility), holds lots of old baggage and garbage that I've refused to toss out, and is improperly managed.  

Today, I'm starting with the piles of clothes and then working my way through the papers.  I'm going to test out my functionality in a more Open and Organized environment (that even sounds better). Indeed, it's true when they say  it's never too late to make a change, BUT you have to make a conscious effort to start.  The First Step is Always the Hardest.  Wish me luck in recovering my room and my life.

Be Well, 

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*Highlights* - TRANSFORMERS! YAY!

Yea... we've covered this- I'm a nerd sometimes. My guilty pleasure- Transformers. I LOVED that movie though I never watched the cartoon as a kid. I didn't know the characters' names or anything like that prior to seeing the movie but I must have watched it like 70 times already (Thank God for OnDemand!). Now that the NEW ONE is a'comin... my nerd senses are tingling!

It looks pretty good too...I can't wait!!! Yea...some people complain because it's all CGI and that that seems to be the trend that our music videos/movies, etc seem to be heading....but I have no problem with that. You won't catch me enjoying the old Godzilla with the dude in the costume - GIVE ME GRAPHICS! MAKE THAT SHIT LOOK REAAAAAAL....BETTER THAN REAL! Lol. And it comes out the day before my big trip to Vegas....gonna have to pause the drinking and cavorting for 2 hours to go and see this!

5/5 for EXCITEMENT!!!!!!!




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*Highlights* - RAWR! WOLVERINE!!!!

GOTHAM DAYS says:

GO SEE X-Men Origins: Wolverine!
I loved it! The X-Men movie franchise continues to keep me entertained with the latest that came out this past Friday. Lots of action. Great plot. Minimal cheese factor (Some cheese is necessary. I mean it's a comic book come to life. You just can't lose that.) Maximum hot bods.

That's right. I said it. I loved the plethora of HOT BODS in the movie. I mean...just LOOK at The Blob:


KIDDING! But no, seriously. Hot bods

CLICK on the pics to enjoy the magnitude of the hotness in its true form.
ACHTUNG: Some pics are REALLY hot


and MORE:

This movie is entirely dedicated to my all-time favorite superhero...WOLVERINE!!! Loner, indestructible, rough and tumble, cool claws. RAWR!!! Overall, coolest bad ass ever. EVER!
Granted I'm not a comic book person in the least, but I loved watching X-Men on TV. I don't know how true to the story the movie is but it does paint a vivid picture of Wolverine's hazy past.

The movie also included my SECOND favorite X-man: GAMBIT!!! Sexy, fiery renegade with a devil-may-care demeanor. Who DIDN'T love him?! What little boy didn't want to BE him?! What little girl DIDN'T swoon over him?! He FINALLY appears in one of the X-Men Movies. FINALLY!!! They cast him very well.

They also included the newest edition to my list of Totally Awesome Superheroes Who Are My Imaginary Best Friends: DEADPOOL!!! Powerful, crude, lone wolf mercenary, and above all, SARCASTIC!!! ALSO cast very well. Ryan Reynolds has that unique extra bit of sarcastic comedic timing that I haven't seen in anyone else. Plus he's hot. So. He has my stamp of approval

Hmm...definitely looks like I have a thing for the loner type.

The CGI was a little off at times. Mostly on point but there were a few moments where I wasn't so convinced. The end, I almost died LAUGHING because of it. The people in front of me weren't so keen on me being so amused.

If you're still on the fence about watching the movie (I don't know why you would be. I was GEEKED from the get-go), holla at this trailer and then GO SEE THE MOVIE!!!
I couldn't brave the throngs of people opening day but decided on going on day 2, which wasn't so much better. Hahaha! Join the rest of us and GO SEE THE MOVIE!

O yes. Hot Asian. Agent Zero.


My absolute love for the Wolverine movie gets:

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*Highlights* - In the Heights

MUSECATTO says:

OUTSTANDING!  "In The Heights," the Broadway musical and 2008 Tony Award Winner, is simply OUTSTANDING! I've "only" seen maybe 10 Broadway productions, but In The Heights is in a league of its own - possibly my favorite or 2nd favorite, behind AIDA.  By no means is this musical cliché! 

In The Heights is the story of 4 Latino young adults growing up in Washington Heights, NY.  They are confronted with family issues, neighborhood pressure, economic hardship, and strained love.  

In the Heights incorporates gut wrenchingly intricate, eye-popping dance routines and musical numbers throughout the entire show that alone have the power to make you cry.  Combine that with the excellent writing, plot, and 1st class acting and In the Heights is an experience you will always remember and WANT to repeat.  I left the theater, just as I did with AIDA, thinking in the back of my mind, "I would love to see that again."  

Do yourself a favor & check out this truly remarkable musical! Audiences leave the theater every night having gone through the complete emotional spectrum.  You desperately need to share in the INTENSE, NOVEL, and almost INDESCRIBABLE RUSH that is IN THE HEIGHTS!

5 CAPS without question (full stop).

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*Highlights* - Hallelujah

MUSECATTO says:

Check out this great version of the classic, "Hallelujah":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT0eXqBEyhc

*I wish she would enable EMBEDDING ON THE VIDEO!!! But, we can't always get what we want.

I love the harmonies and simplicity in her vocal stylings - Casual yet refined.  Her creativity and the song's repeatability earns this track a 5:

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