Category Archives: Wicked Cool Stuff
Dancing to no reflection – Green Velvet feat. Kid Sister
It’s no secret I work on my personal development by seeing a counselor. She’s pretty freaking cool except today we were talking about that blasted sea salt diet and how I signed up for a total fad diet when I didn’t need to lose weight, she goes, ”It’s sad isn’t it? The hold narcissism has on you.”
Umm – WHAT??? then she tried to back track and be like, “Oh narcissism isn’t that bad – it’s just another way of saying vanity.” But the damage had already been done. She called me narcissistic! Me? Narcissistic? I mean I only have a blog dedicated to my life, I participate in photo projects that include taking a picture of myself every single day for a year, and I like to dance in front of the mirror. What’s so narcissistic about that?
;) hahahahaha
ok ok – maybe she had a LIL bit of a point. But only a LIL bit. Then she goes, “I think you should put away your scale and your mirrors for a week.” AND to add insult to the injury, she said, “Don’t worry, most people who are narcissistic just have really low self-esteems and we already knew you had a low self-esteem.”
Ohhhhhhh kaaaaaaayyyyyyyy
Look – I was already FLOORED by her narcissistic accusation. SHOCK! Hello?? She wasn’t supposed to be so BLUNT! And then she tells me to give up my scale and MIRRORS for a week?? And tells me my narcissism is a front for low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy. Say WHAT? I stood up to leave (the session was over) and she added, “Oh and this includes reflections in buildings or glass – but you can look at your face in the mirror if you want.”
I walked out of her office in complete and utter disbelief. I’m still in a little bit of disbelief. And then on the way home when I realized how many reflections I had to STOP myself from looking into – HAHAHAHAHAHA that’s when I decided – ok – I’ll do it. But just because I CAN – even though you all don’t believe that I can. :)
Tonight – here’s what I’ll be dancing to – with no reflection. My mirror is covered up. Oh dang. Can I really go SEVEN DAYS???
Why blog? FEEL IT!
I’m kinda over blog-haters.
Guess what? I blog and I like it.
I blog because I can. I blog because I want to. I blog because there are a lot of really cool people out there that you can meet through blogs (like all of you whom I follow and follow me – Hearts to you all!!!) And I blog because I have thoughts – and I’m not afraid to share them. So here’s to you – all of you who blog! And here’s to you – all of you who read! Long live blogging. :)
In other news – sometimes you just need to get lost in music. Here’s what I’m lost in tonight – really really loud. Three 6 Mafia – FEEL IT!
Would it come as a huge shock if I told you I felt moderately numb as of late? With the stress of being sick for AGES and then finals – and now a summer class – and a move back home after 17 months of being in another country – yeah … music is my escape. My lifeline.
I heart music – yes, yes I do!! And I have Valentine’s Day Plans already!!!!
Want to know another one of my deal breakers? Music. If a guy doesn’t have a nice appreciation for indie and hip-hop – that could very well be a deal breaker. I don’t know why but music speaks to me. I feel it. It moves me.
There are a few ways into my heart
Music is definitely one of them. My family and dogs are another. Imagination is the third. And the last? Probably humor. I LOVE to laugh!!!
OH BUT HERE IS MY BIG NEWS!!!!! :) :) :)
I’ve decided that this upcoming Valentine’s Day is going to be a VERY special day. I have plans ALREADY!!! I’m so excited!!!! I’ve been thinking about it for days. Want to know who my Valentine is this year?

Yes, it’s true. I have a Valentine and she LOVES me. She told me so. Of course I need to get permission from her parental units ;) but if everything goes according to my new plan – I should be set to babysit. AND GUESS WHAT?? I’ve already decided that no matter what boyz are in my life for Valentines – if he can’t make room for this little girl in our V-Day plans then he isn’t the guy for me. :)
I love being an aunt. Love, love, la-UVVVV it!!!! My two nieces and one nephew mean the world to me. They’re always in my heart and never far from my mind. Whenever I’m a little down and out – I watch videos of them and it makes me smile – EVERY time. Hearts, love, adoration. I am very, very, VERY lucky that my brothers’ children are in my life.
Anyway … I found this song over at GoldenBloggen – a kickin’ music blog. I fell in love with it …. Glory Box by Portishead (and mom you might actually like this song despite the band name sounding a little scary. oxoxox but you’ll like the next one even better – I think…)
And I love this one EVEN MORE!!!! Seriously I heart The XX – HEART THEM!!!!!
Loaded Gun, Epinephrine, Trigger Response, Adrenaline, Smoking Barrel
Picture by dp:
Epinephrine – a hormone triggered during the Fight-or-Flight-Response to a threat. Adrenaline – another name for Epinephrine.
Elevated heart rate, clear mind, every muscle is ready. It only takes a few words.
Words.
Part of the beauty of psychology is its revealing nature. Eventually, the cracks in one’s bullet proof vest are discovered. Hidden secrets, suppressed trauma can only stay protected for so long – and once a bullet makes it past our shields and armor, its full-on psychological warfare.
A few words and your mind and/or body experience danger. It’s a trigger. Your trigger. You control it as best you can. You wear your armor. Your walls are thick but sometimes you are caught off guard. And then you realize you can’t escape your past.
Once a victim, always in fear.
