Destiny's Child, Happy Face

Woke up and realized this world's not so bad after all...Looked at it through a child's eyes, and I saw these beautiful things that you never think about like the ocean, moonlight, stars and clouds... It's amazing how we don't appreciate our blessings. There's plenty of people who don't like me, but there are ten times more who love me and I love myself. Sometimes, it gets tough, it gets tough...But I can't give up, can't give up. Just take a deep breath, close my eyes...feel the love and give a smile.

- Destiny's Child, Happy Face

Google Earth view of Gulf of Mexico oil spill...

Google Earth view of Gulf of Mexico oil spill... makes me a little nauseous... feel bad for my ocean animal friends : ( http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/keeping-up-to-date-on-gulf-of-mexico.html



Reminds me of the Ben Harper song - Excuse Me Mr.

"Excuse Me Mr."

Excuse me Mr.
do you have the time
or are you so important
that it stands still for you

excuse me Mr.
won't you lend me your ear
or are you not only blind
but do you not hear

excuse me Mr.
but isn't that your oil in the sea
and the pollution in the air Mr.
whose could that be

so excuse me Mr.
but I'm a mister too
and you're givin' Mr. a bad name
Mr. like you

so I'm taking the Mr.
from out in front of your name
cause it's a Mr. like you
that puts the rest of us to shame
it's a Mr. like you
that puts the rest of us to shame

and I've seen enough to know
that I've seen too much

excuse me Mr.
can't you see the children dying
you say that you can't help them
Mr. you're not even trying

excuse me Mr.
won't you take a look around
Mr. just look up
and you will see it's comin' down

excuse me Mr.
but I'm a mister too
and you're givin' Mr. a bad name
Mr. like you

so I'm taking the Mr.
from out in front of your name
cause it's a Mr. like you
that puts the rest of us to shame
it's a Mr. like you
that puts the rest of us to shame

and I've seen enough to know
that I've seen too much

so Mr. when you're rattling
on heaven's gate
let me tell you Mr.
by then it is too late

cause Mr. when you get there
they don't ask how much you saved
all they'll want to know, Mr.
Is what you gave

excuse me Mr.
but I'm a mister too
and you're givin' Mr. a bad name
Mr. like you

so I'm taking the Mr.
from out in front of your name
cause it's a Mr. like you
that puts the rest of us to shame
it's a Mr. like you
that puts the rest of us to shame

I guess it's time...

So I guess it's time to write a real blog entry for once since all I've posted recently is a bunch of movie/book reviews : ). Although those are great - I have a lot to talk about (as usual) so I guess I will use this as a venue to talk about the awesome things that have been happening in my life in the past couple of months.

As many of you know - I changed jobs two months ago which was quite a dramatic event. I was working for 1-800 CONTACTS for about 6.5 years which is A LOT of time for a 25 year old. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to work for such a great company that mentored me and helped me to become the woman I am today. I miss all of my friends and co-workers, but it was time to make a change and I know that the friendships that were supposed to last, will last.

Sometimes - although it is EXTREMELY hard to admit it - change is what is best and needed in this world. I was given an amazing opportunity to move to a new company with tons of opportunity for growth (personally and professionally). I now work for Access Development in partnership marketing. I know - can you imagine me working in "partnership" marketing with "people"? That doesn't sound like me at all ; ) No, but seriously - this job is perfect for me. I was doing a lot of the same things at 1-800 CONTACTS, but now I work on the affiliate side and am learning new metrics for success in a company that is growing faster than they can keep up with. Here's a cool article that talks about how Access is one of Utah's fastest growing companies: http://www.accessdevelopment.com/AccessNamedUtah100.HTML

Along with making the change to a new company, comes the challenge (or as we optimists like to say "opportunity") of meeting new co-workers and friends and seriously... I have met some of the greatest people in the world at Access. I can already tell that a lot of these people will be friends for life and, as a people lover - I can tell you that good people are EXTREMELY hard to find... and there are a lot of fantastic people at Access.

That's the thing about change... it's scary, and most of the time we all tend to run from it when we shouldn't. If we embrace change, we can come across amazing opportunities we never would have thought possible.

All in all, life lately has been peachy keen and I have absolutely no complaints. I am grateful for all my many blessings.

Peace. Love. and Namaste.

Movie Review: The Men Who Stare at Goats - 3 1/2 stars

"Mother Earth... you are my life support system. As a soldier I must drink your blue waters...live inside your red clay and eat your green skin. Help me to balance myself as you hold and balance the earth, the sea and the space environments. Help me to open my heart, knowing that the universe will feed me. I pray my boots will always kiss your face, and my footsteps will match your heartbeat. Carry my body through space and time. You are my connection to the universe and all that comes after. I am yours and you are mine. I salute you."

This movie seriously surprised me. Although it wasn't the best movie I've ever seen, I thought the concept of the movie was original and inspiring. I've never thought about joining the army, but I wouldn't mind being part of the army division of psychic intervention a.k.a the New Earth Army. A job where being competent in energy work, karma/aura work, and yoga practice are the main requirements sounds great to me!!

Loved this quote: "We are Jedi's man! We don't fight with guns. We fight with our minds." - George Clooney