Inane Ramblings of an Over Caffinated Mind
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Birthday
Ah, birthdays…I love them. The day I start becoming depressed about my birthday will probably be the day I’ve gained 50 pounds and made an appointment for botox. Since I basically weigh the same as I did when I graduated high school and have been carded the last three times I tried to order an alcoholic beverage, I’ll say that my chances of keeping that botox needle from my face is looking good.
Of course my fantaburiffic boyfriend got me all the right things. Our place was filled with screeches of joy when he finally presented me with my gifts: spa package from Elizabeth Arden Red Door salon and a very generous gift certificate to a shoe store. Yes, I know…I am the stereotypic girl. SHOES!
After the hellish week I’ve had (accountant…quarter close…Sarbanes-Oxley audits…the horror…the horror), I am drooling at the thought of being pampered for a day. I am also clearing my schedule for a half-day trip to the shoe store. You cannot be rash about shoe purchase.
Of course, I’ve also decided to give myself some birthday presents because after all…who loves me more than me? So, I raided Victoria’s Secret. Although I don’t know if that’s more of a present for the boyfriend or me. However, there’s nothing like making your knockers look fabulous to celebrate a birthday! I highly recommend it.
The parental units actually managed to remember my birthday. It’s been the oddest thing. For the first 18 years of my life when I lived under their roof, they forgot my birthday more often than they remembered. Ever since I moved out, they’ve remembered every single one. Would that be the old adage, “distance makes the heart grow fonder?” I certainly agree. We’ve never gotten along better and it could be the 12,000 miles between us, but that’s just a hunch.
Dinner plans are at a restaurant I've been dying to try. They have Candied Apple Creme Burlee as a dessert item. Need I say more. It's unfortunate that my birthday only rolls around once a year. It's my favorite holiday!
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Good Ol' Childhood MemoriesI lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh
Every day of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust
Not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid
I watched you die
I heard you cry
Every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry
In the middle of the night
For the same damn thing
~”Because of You”, Kelly Clarkson
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh
Every day of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust
Not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid
I watched you die
I heard you cry
Every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry
In the middle of the night
For the same damn thing
~”Because of You”, Kelly Clarkson