as one door closes, another opens

I gave one BIG sigh of relief today.  (I bet you felt it ripple through the air).  And then i smiled.  A sort of nervous, childish smile cause i cant believe I'm here.  And where will it take me?  I don't mean to be too hopeful but i do feel like i see a slight path to, do i dare say it, career?  And it could be a longer journey than I'm use to.....it excites me!

What may i be talking about?  Well, i finally landed a new job!  One where there is room for growth.  One where i will be respected and expected to be challenged.  One where i will be rewarded for a job well done.

So what did i do today after the interview and phone call of my new employment?  I naturally bought myself an Inn Season Cafe vegan meal!  Today i tasted the comforting feeling of a chili & cornbread meal with a Hazelnut cake for desert.

Yum! 

Thank You Mosaic

Its been a long melancholy winter for this artist.
I have barely picked up my camera and explored the world.

I had lost the drive to create through the lens.

I lost grasp by the blowing autumn wind....Like a leaf getting abruptly whisked, and tumbled aimlessly through the air.

Until last night i almost resented the world of photography. My camera.

It took me to be in the presence of a group of talented youth, which all contained what i have been missing this winter. The LOVE for their craft. I am very honored that i was there to

witness, and take part in their production.

The singers onstage were in their element. Without holding any tiny part of themselves back. As i was capturing their every note i found myself to be doing the same. Experiencing the moment. Crawling onstage, finding the perfect angle to portray their essence in every expression.

Every single note.

Time and place had escaped me. I danced in my rejuvenated soul. As did they.

I felt like i entered my home after a long respite. I felt relieved. Like I could breathe again. And to think these artists onstage had no idea what they had breathed into me.

So I'm here today to thank you, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit Singers. As you were performing you reflected back to me a sliver of myself that i had pushed away out of resentment, heartache, and disappointment. I hope that all of you never feel the way i did, and if you do, you find someone like yourselves to rekindle that spark that you had last night.

You are my Kindred Spirits.

Michigan

Only in Michigan can you find weather like this:


http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:USMI0289&q=Ferndale%2c+MI+forecast:tenday

Dreams

As of late i have been having really weird, vivid dreams. The ones i remember the most seem to be right before i wake up. Makes sense. This morning at one point of my dream i ordered a Jimmy Johns vegetarian sandwich. But when i looked at it, there was salami in there. So i go back to the store which was a walk up store in a dark arena setting, i asked the lady to make me my correct sandwich. And she took forever!! She preceded to wait on others that came after me and ignored my order. Then, when she made my sandwich she put on 3 very small slices of tomato, a sprinkle of lettuce, and that's it! So i complained stating that since there was no meat, she should add MORE veggies to make it a wholesome sandwich. She really annoyed me.

*According to dream dictionary's: a sandwich could suggest that a lot of pressure and stress is being put on me. It also reflects my ability to do two things at once. However, sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich.
The stress part could make sense cause we have a lot of house bills and the cost of living just climbs while i stay at the measly per hour pay. But why would a sandwich transcend to stress?

I had another dream about a new house that Tony bought for us. It was really big but the inside was really dingy and ugly. There were a bunch of large rooms on the main floor which would be for our 2 house-mates which just happen to be his 2 brothers. And the top floor had many large rooms as well. The upstairs was also kind of ugly but there was a lot if sun shining in and also a balcony off the bedroom.

*According to dream dictionary's: to see an old, run-down house in your dream, represents your old beliefs, attitudes and how you used to think or feel. A situation in your current life may be bringing about those same old attitudes and feelings. Alternatively, the old house may symbolize your need to update you mode of thinking. To dream that your house is damaged, indicates your waking concerns about the condition of your house.
I think i can relate this to my life at the moment but don't care to get into that now.

I don't believe solely by dream dictionary's but do like to look into them to give me some in site. They can make sense. Although sometimes i feel they are sort of like horoscopes. People who believe in them tend to fit their life into them and stretch the content. All dream dictionary's in print or online can have different meaning for particular things. Just like horoscopes. One might say that you are unsure about your current status in life and another from a different source can say stop examining and put it out of your mind......

wait. what?

Random Fix For The Day

i stumbled upon this video today and thought it was worth the pass along. Enjoy!

Some More Randomness

1. I finally called and got my APR on my credit card lowered!!

2. Quote of the Day:
"If i got gas on me i would run to WalMart. Or i would just strip down to my guchies." (www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=guchies) When we checked the site it mentioned that it originated in PA and it was a bit derogatory in terms of the people who use them. But when i look it up now its just a short + sweet definition.

3. Tim Horton's in the morning = honey wheat bagel & coffee + $1.99


4. Curried Rice with Raisins and Almonds














Serves: 6 (1/2 cup servings) / Preparation time: 15 minutes / Total time: 15 minutes

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2 tablespoons trans fat-free margarine
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting the salt and butter. In a large skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat. Cook onion in the margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender. Stir in curry powder, salt and pepper and continue to sauté for 1 minute. Add raisins and cooked brown rice and stir to combine. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
recipe from http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901280325

5. In hockey news: Detroit Red Wings sign Zetterberg for 12 years!! According to the Red Wings site he will be 40 years old when the contract is up, and essentially is here for the rest of his hockey career.

*Deal of the Day: $44 deal = 2 tickets to Red Wings game, 2 dogs, 2 pops.

winter

i woke up this morning, made my coffee and looked out the window. My daily routine. And its snowing - AGAIN. Michigan has set records the past couple days in the temperature and wind chill department, and i believe we also have in terms of snowfall this year. As long as i can remember this has been an unusually stormy winter season. Today its 8F out but feels like -5F with a forecast of 1-3 more inches.

Tony and i bought a house last fall, and we love it! We wanted a place of our own so we couldn't be picky with our options under our current work status. We decided to go with a house with a great location & yard, but without updated windows and the like.

So, when i woke up this morning to find a crazy pattern of ice on our windows i wasn't surprised. Kind of intrigued, and amazed how nature adapts to its surroundings and creates beauty and the most flipped out designs.