Month: February 2011

Melt Moments and an Attack at Walmart…

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It was Wednesday night.  I was listening to new music on my computer and talking to Nomad.  Part of the way through our conversations he asked me if I would like to go to his Military Ball….I have never been to one of those before so, if my schedule allows, why not?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4UwnYyUrKA This is what began this whole period….the song that seemed not to know how to leave our mind…

Truth be told…I had one obligation and it was at 10am in the morning.  OH this was so do-able.  I drove 2 wonderful hours to get to my destination to see Nomad.  When I got there:  we made a shopping excursion, assembled a chair and get ready for some fun.  The CatMan actually used a power drill (and I didn’t harm or hurt anyone in the process!).  It was lighthearted and just random fun.  There were so many “melt moments” as I call them.  They are the moments that just make you want to just melt into a puddle of mush.  I like feeling mushy.  On our way to the store, we had a weird mushy moment.  We were pulling in and we both at the same (EXACT, VERY SAME) time stated “…just sayinnn….Whoa that was weird!”  There was about 20 seconds worth of  “what the hell do I say after that???”  Then, it was fine.

OK, so I totally need to inform you of this shopping trip.  I have never feared more for my life as I did when we entered the Walmart.  I really almost died about 4 times.  The situation was as follows.  We entered in the main entrance with our list in hand.  At first Nomad was pushing the cart and I decided after this first situation that I totally was going to take charge and push it.  We were looking at pineapple.  The cart was obstructing the aisle way just a little but, nothing for someone to get bent out of shape over.  We hear this beep.  So we apologized  and moved it out-of-the-way.  She literally says “no you aren’t!  My husband might think I’m lost but I have to ….the rest was just as nonsensical as the first part….”  We acknowledged what she said then gave each other a funny look in disbelief….did she really just say “no you aren’t when we said we were sorry?!”  We just kind of laughed it off.  Next, I was easing out into the aisle way and then this cart comes out of nowhere with “I’m a woman on a mission so look the heck out” mode  written all across her face.  Well I was trying to be cautious but, apparently I had to be more aggressive!  In my pursuit to be more aggressive and just go straight for the items on the list, I about took out a 3-year-old.  He looked at me with terror and ran.  The mom was your typical “HEAY…GET YUR LITL’ BE-HEYANND OVR HEAAAR NOOOOW!” SCREAMER AND YEAH…that was about par for the course.  This brings me to my biggest pet peeve in the world next to the sound of slurping, why do parents let their little children run wild in the Walmart!?  Well we get to the check out line and stand there waiting our turn.  By the time we got up there, our pineapple didn’t have the price on it.  SO of course we were those people…

Melt moment number 2–1 being us ‘jinxing’ one another–when he first caught a glimpse of me in my dress.  “Wow…you look sexy.  No I really like it!  You look great!”

Melt moment number 3–when he comes running out of the bathroom with his after shave in hand “Which one do you think I should use….oh….um….ok I guess you were thinking the same thing then…” You see I had my perfumes all laid out ready to ask him already.

Melt moment number 4–getting to the dance, hanging out and actually pulling him on the dance floor for something other than a slow dance  🙂  sigh.  It was awesome.

Melt moment number 5–as we were driving over to the small after party get together, Nomad grabs my hand and kisses it.  HE TOOK INITIATIVE!

Melt moment number 6–sitting and talking about nothing in particular and having a wonderful amazing time.

…there are more moments but, I won’t bore you with them….

The whole night felt amazing.  From the chills, the laughs, dancing, the everything was just wonderful.  I felt revived even though I was tired.  What a beautiful 24 hours filled with melt moments and beauty.  AND READY FOR THE BIGGEST KICKER OF THEM ALL?????  I GOT FLOWERS THIS MORNING!

 

COURTESY of Nomad "Hope these brighten your day as much as you brighten mine. 🙂 The Nomad"

I am the luckiest girl in the world today!!!  😀

Much love,

CatMan

 

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Get out of your box!

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MEMO: TO ALL

SUBJECT:  GET OUT OF YOUR BOX!

I cannot tell you anything truly about the meaning of random acts of kindness.  I have had now 2 realizations today thru written letters.  How beautiful the words, message, and thought.  Never underestimate what getting out of your box will do for a soul or any person involved.  Those random acts of kindness made me smile bigger than receiving a big cake with my name on it!  Now that’s powerful.

If someone does something that is extraordinary…then you should tell them.  If  you love someone…then you should tell them.  If someone makes you laugh unexpectedly thru the course of the day to the point of tears….recognize it!   I know it’s out of people’s normal thinking to go out of their way for someone but, you never know what that one little act of kindness/compassion or whatever has on a person.  You never know what someone is going thru or what kind of day they have had…maybe that one-act makes their day!  WEEK! or even YEAR!

 

 

 

For those whom it is not in your nature to reach out:  this is for you!  What do you have to lose?  Who cares if people think your weird.  It’s about loving connections.  Loving others, helping others, and who cares!  OH yeah!  They care!  🙂  It is OK to reach out!  IT IS OK!  “Come on in!  The water is fine!!”

One appreciative random act of kindness lover,

CatMan

PS: Today has been one crazy and productive day.  I just kind of hit a brick wall…sigh.

 

Random dance party…

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I must say this day has been amazing!  I was out of the office the majority of the day.  I accomplished so much.  I started at the office where I send out a handful of emails.  Then I went to my DR’s appointment(what a bitch it is to go to the DR over balding and heartburn at 25!) where my appointment accidentally got switched.  I was delayed–which is not so bad really.  SO I sent out “Happy Hump Day” messages.  I got a call from Katherine asking what that was…and that was a beautifully short but sweet conversation.  I then went to the store and successfully bought Rogaine (for women) for the first time,  print off all of my pictures to send out, and organized my life.  By the way, if you are ever looking for hair loss medicine, like Rogaine, it will be found on the TOP shelf in the “medicated” hair product section.  You actually have to look up….Well anyways,  I have a new friend that I have been talking to and I will call him Nomad.  And followers….He.  Is.  Wonderful.  We have been talking for a few weeks…and I talked with him for almost 2 hours this evening.  First, I can hear your voice in like 7ish years.  What a wonderful addition!
We met when I was a sophomore in college and literally talked maybe 5 times between then and what we are talking now.  Last contact before this was a Christmas card sent early for break…at 19 I didn’t appreciate it.  BUT, It was pretty funny because, we just kept talking this time and here we are now.  🙂  Such a strangely cool connection.  It’s SO very strange.  We will see if he gets tired of me anytime soon…
So because my language program didn’t workout…I decided to have a random dance party instead.
My play list is as follows:
Flo Rida/Club Can’t Even Handle Me Right Now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOep-pUv-9g
LASTLY:
Coolio/Gangsta’s Paradise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFK6H_CcuX8

 

Enjoy the music as it was picked by yours truly!  If you have any additions YOU my readers would like to see….Please feel free to post and add!

Love, light, and happiness to all,

CatMan

Top 10 moments before High Noon…Valentine’s Day style…

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Happy Valentine’s Day, first off.  Second off I have a short but sweet post for your enjoyment.   🙂  (it’s almost as good as a box of chocolate but, not quite!)

Today, I was assisting a family friend of ours….you know Good Ole’ Herb!  He was paying me back and when it was all said and done he goes….”uh…you actually owe me $.18″  I don’t think so!  He was only joking of course!  Well anyways, I had 10 beautiful, funny, weird, CRAZY, miraculous things happen to me ALL before it happened before high noon!  How could a girl get so lucky?

10. I got in ready to work hard today…I was motivated to do my work and get caught up!

9. I was kind of at a dull moment amidst me running around like a mad woman this morning.  I received a wonderful email from a dear-heart and a text from Super Woman, Katherine, and Laugh-a-lot.  It was simply the best melty “I appreciate you all so much!” moment.  What did I do to get so lucky??

8.  I got to go shopping at the grocery store, on work time for Herb!

7. While at the grocery store, I ran into an old friend.  We caught up for just a brief moment and then went on again with our shopping endeavors.  🙂

6.  OK, has anyone ever read some of these coupons?  They can be confusing.  So I asked a lady for help.  (she was standing right next to me and she too became confused!)  She was willing to help me figure that bugger out and lo and behold we got there!

5.  I was able to find everything at the grocery store with great easy.  EVEN the Ugli fruit.  Have you heard about this Ugli fruit?  I had no clue how to pick it out haha but we made it work.

4.  I called VW so I could schedule an appointment.  They could get me in today!  Long story short, my little bug has not had a radio in it for almost a year now.  My sweet brother bought me another one and so now it needs installed.  I need VW to do that for me.  Can’t wait to get back to some tunes OTHER people sing  🙂  (not your’s truly!)

3.  This pairs hand in hand with number 4, I GET A FREE CAR WASH!!! WHOOO WHOOO!!!!  🙂

2.  A gentleman opened the door for me.

1.  A random stranger smiled at me for no good reason.  It made me feel good.  🙂

 

LAST is my next best thing that happened AFTERNOON…The sun decided to come out and join me in such bliss!  Today is going to be a great Valentine’s Day…I just feel it!

 

“Only Prettier” according to Miranda Lambert…..

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So relationships are something that we can all agree on…if you are in the wrong one it can just be so toxic to the spirit, soul, and over all emotion/passion for life.  Why is it so hard to set all crap aside and just get to know someone for who they are?  Pride, selfishness, and over all doubt gets in the way of anything real being experienced.  Is it really necessary for a person to have so many issues that they can’t figure out who they are then attempt to love someone when they can’t love themselves first?  That is so backwards!

A lot of you might know that a year ago this last December (so like 14 months-ish?) I got out of a very toxic relationship with a man, Doubting T, who did exactly as described above: couldn’t selflessly love himself first and in return how could I ever EVER expect him to love me in a healthy manner?  Now don’t get me wrong, there were many red flags from the start.  I didn’t feel like I could share my whole self without being called self-righteous.   I felt like a part of me died….that’s because it did!  I was so blinded because I cared so very much for a man who just didn’t have it in him to love me the way I should be loved.  Toxic as Britney Spears might sing…

We have all been there.  I learned a lot about life because of that experience.  I learned to listen to my gut.  I learned to always be yourself, and those who love you for you will accept that.  If you can’t accept that then you will never fully appreciate them.  You can’t always listen to your heart because it has a check and balance system with your gut and in return that is something that will need to be discerned.  I can honestly say that I have finally have found my peace.

A few months back when he started dating a new girl, I still had a lot of hurt and loose ends.  I had a lot of anger still at that point that literally took me months to work through.  Miranda Lambert’s CD Revolver got me thru much of that.  I can say later this past summer I was in “Crazy Ex-GF” mode…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2VZZ-17DHw&feature=related.  No joke.  I didn’t think I was ever going to move past this stage.  BUT to my surprise I did.

I am tired of investing the time in someone who can’t even be a friend to me at this point.  I can’t hold it against him.  His new girl won’t let him be friends with me and even though he promised me we would never get to this point.  He broke that promise.  And that kind of hurt.  I am kind of a ‘word is your bond’ type girl…so you can imagine the type of emotion and hurt involved there.  I just yesterday forgave him for that.  I am completely at peace I must say.  I feel accepting of whatever  happens I cannot change that (Serenity Prayer).  I have peace in my heart and soul.  My spirit feels released from the clutches of the hurt and I feel like a bird released from a long 2 years of entanglement.  I feel like my personal self-development has only blossomed.

I have been blessed with great friends of both sexes that have helped cut down the ivy and vine work that had captured my spirit and soul and release the CatMan that everyone was used to seeing.  They helped release the part of me that had been smothered and for that I am eternally grateful!  Today was one of those days where a friend helped a sister out big time.  🙂

For months now I have had a printer that Doubting T gave me thinking that we might be able to utilize at work.  Well it didn’t end up working with our system…so we sent him a note and said “hey what do you want us to do with this?  do you want to pick this up?”  His response was indifference.  OK.  Fine.  So what did I do?  I loaded that thing in my little bug and called Laugh-a-lot and we ventured out to do one thing.

ANOTHER CatMan Original: This is my proof...evidence if you will...

Return the printer to its rightful owner.  LET ME TELL YOU….2 itty-bitties should not be lugging this piece of work in high-heels across a walk way that hadn’t been cleared.  We grunted, strained, and laughed mostly but we eventually got it in the door!  Never underestimate the will power of 2 very determined beautiful women!  20 minutes later, damage was done.  In my mind, I kept saying this was only a printer…only a printer…haha WITH LEAD ATTACHED TO IT!  hehe.

 

I had a wonderful day today.  I spent time with a friend who really matters and makes my life better just by being in it!   As Laugh-a-lot put it best, “…omg that was hilarious! You are the salsa to my burrito….and that really means a lot. Comes from the heart.”  🙂  She really gives a shit about me!  THAT’S HUGE!

As I reminded my dear friend Super Woman, “I actually give a shit about you” is a club is open and you have to find members and keep them near and dear to you.  🙂  Anyone interested in joining???

 

A CatMan original: Here is my make shift card....until my other one makes it to my home. 🙂

Here’s where I am at currently:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoAIpQIsq5Q

 

My Catwalk down the Red Carpet….

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So my beautiful friend Zahara (Earthquakes and Rattlesnakes) did something amazingly hilarious.  She apparently feels like I fit the category of most stylish blogger hehe.  This makes me laugh…considering I sit in my stylish rood sweatpants and my IU t-shirt….definitely don’t match at all…HOWEVER, I do have my pool boy by my side so that is always a plus!  He will be my exotic escort as I strut down the Red Carpet…I see the flashes now!  Click!  Click!  (Thank you!  Thank you, oh you are so kind…)

 

SO here are the rules:

 

  • Present seven things about yourself
  • Name about a half dozen bloggers you think deserve the award
  • Contact those people
  • Create a link back to the person who gave you the honor

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    AND HERE WE GO:

    1.  I love the Dutch language, culture, etc.  Can’t really tell you why…but I just do!

     

     

     

    2.  I have a passion for media, sports, and helping others.  Just trying to mesh them together  🙂

     

     

     

    3.  I am actually very short.  I am 4 foot 8 inches…enough said…

    4.  I have been a cheerleader for 12 years which is half my age minus one…it’s all starting to make sense now huh?

     

     

     

    5.  I have the best mentors and friends in the universe…online and in real life.  That is just fact!  But my family will always be number 1.

    6.  I am addicted to Bravo and The Food Network (um…but who isn’t???)

    7.  I speak my mind and stand for Truth.  I let that govern my actions.  I am who I say I am  🙂

     

    I would like to give my nominees:

    The Edmonton Tourist:  ET is fabulous and is the Queen of traveling.  She logs her travels and lives life from place to place.  Her and the Muppets–they never have a dull moment!

    Working Tech Mom:  Oh a working mom that is just trying to get thru while keeping everything in perspective.  What a dear friend!  I would encourage anyone to read her blog if you are seeking a balance and fresh look on your life.

    Speaking from the Heart:  For anyone that is looking for some spiritual perspective or guidance, Laurie does an amazing job explaining aspects of spirituality on levels one can really relate with.  We all could use a little more relaxing and calmness here….

    Adventures and Insights:  This gentleman is so great!  I love his simplicity toward life and just amazing heartfelt freshness.  He brings some culture, music, common sense and over all just “amazing insights” to the playing field!  You might be surprised what you find on his adventures…

     

    Thought of the evening: “Idea’s are nothing without action and attention”

     

     

     

    More snow….

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    Yes it is still snowing.  Today I feel good.  Rested.  I am glad to be home.  🙂  For your enjoyment, courtesy of YouTube and SNL:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmoTCF4e5Fk&NR=1

    Slept in til 1, showered, and unpacked.  Life is good!

     

    And just in case you were wondering, no I didn’t bring the pool boy back with me.  😥

     

    FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!

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    OK so today’s status=happy!  I just ordered room service and it looks delicious!  I finished eating it and not three seconds later the darn fire alarm goes off!  BAM!  Just like that I shove my boots on, grab my room key and run down to get myself to the lobby.  When I got to the lobby, I first asked if this was for real.  It was but, not actually for a fire….just a water pipe.  (THANK GOODNESS!)

    There have been many firsts this trip for me.  Since I have not had my bag all week I have been forced to wash my undies and socks in the sink of my hotel.  I blew them dry with a hair dryer.  check.  I also have sparked and met so many wonderful people in such a foreign place.  I have had many of spiritual experiences that I could not have had anywhere else.  I am so blessed.  I got to bond with some wonderful women that I would have never met had I not got stranded.  I ordered ROOM SERVICE!  Yes, that was a first.  I talked with some gentlemen around the bar about politics and morals and that was definitely a first!  AND most of all I fended for myself.  I made it and I did it.  I busted out of my sheltered shell and I had a great few days vacation!  I was placed here with a bigger purpose.  Bigger than me for sure.

    Now I enjoy my coffee.  Relaxing and listening to Spoon.  Here have a tastes courtesy of http://www.youtube.com:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaqWSGenyE0.

    I now understand a few things that I would have never understood before if I had not just gone thru what I did.  There are many people who are bright souls.  Listen to your instinct and be kind to everyone.  You never know what is up in their world. You always will be blessed with kindness if you give and recognize kindness.  Recognize as equal as you do the GOOD, the BAD as well and rebuke it.  For it is when you recognize and rebuke the evil that you are able overcome and have a deeper understanding of where you stand and ultimately love.

    Today I recognize my roots.  I am grounded.  I am beautiful and I am me.  Nothing about that is anything less than wonderful and amazing.  I want to be in good light so that I might touch more people’s lives in a POSITIVE way.  I love those who surround me with light and love and for those who don’t…you are still in my heart.  🙂

    “Everything at this very moment is beautiful.  Everything right at this moment is turned from chaos to peace.  I recognize I am only human but thru listening to my instinct, my heart and soul and most of you almighty God my life will continue to forever change into light and of love.  Grant me with wisdom and understanding toward all of those that come in and out of my life and that I might not know of their situation.”

    THE CatMan

    PS enjoy the other blogs included with these pics!  (even more interesting-ness)

    Leavin’ on a jet plane…..don’t know when I’ll get back again….no but seriously!

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    A tad bit of irony this time with my Book of Face status.  We all remember the song by John Denver  “Leavin’ on Jet Plane”….WELL (as Jack Benny would say…) I placed this status up: “I’m leaving on a jet plane…don’t know when I’ll be back again…” as I was heading out to Aspen…and now I am stranded IN Aspen!  (Get it?  In COLORADO…John DENVER!  STRANDED)  OH no?!?!  NEWS FLASH!  Justin Bieber’s voice is changing!  Dang puberty!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kffacxfA7G4.  YES, I got BIEBER FEVER!  WHOOO!

    Today we decided to get some late dinner.  We are waiting on pizza now.  At happy hour this evening we overheard a story as told by our table neighbors.  You see coming back from where our campus is set up going into town is a round-a-bout.  They were talking about these kids who were chanting “round-a-bout…whhhaaaaaattt!”  Long story short…they went around the round-a-bout like 5 times chanting and screaming!  Amazing…simply amazing.

    Day one stranded in Aspen.  Success.  🙂

     

    http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/snowed-in1/

    Yes this is a real thing for most Americans right now....making it very hard to get home....

     

     

    NOW I was able to get out of Aspen that next morning.  HOWEVER, not home quite yet.  I am currently Day 2 stranded in Denver.  When I arrived in Denver I got an email alert saying my itinerary had changed.  This usually means a cancellation.  And that assumption was correct.  I got a hotel, wandered aimlessly around the airport to get my stuff situated.  I ran into a customer of ours (mind you in DENVER and she lives 4 hours away and in the same state that I reside in and I never see her!), got to play with a little tike, talk to a woman about rest and relaxation therapy, and finally got to my hotel.

    At the hotel, I got everything set up and went down to eat.  It was pretty funny.  I met a gentleman who was originally  from Michigan.  It was a great lunch.  There are other like-minded people out there and its refreshing when you find them.  I also met a gentleman named Eddy Money, a group of people from a company that uses a lot of labels, and a guy from my hometown!  It was an awesome time.  So this morning I moved into a different room and I am trying to get my flight stuff addressed.

    Out of anyone to be traveling alone, I think I may be the best at it.  I make friends everywhere.  Not a problem.  I actually had fun talking to people.  It makes the world so much smaller.  I can’t be upset at anyone because we cannot control the weather.  I am not going to get irritated with anyone and I am just going to figure it out.  You also figure out a lot about yourself when you are forced to explore.  Life is good.

     

    I can ALWAYS make friends! 🙂

     

     

    So here I sit telling you about my mini vacation.  It has been refreshingly wonderful.  I love it.  I have been so blessed.  I must tell you that I am ready to be home.  God apparently needed me here though.  So for now, I sign off and continue this adventure!

    Happy Snow Day!

    The CatMan