multi-tasking, or why I am addicted

so I was supposed to have a day of rest today. you know, the 'prepare thy self for the week of hell' kind of day. i lazed around till 1pm. couldn't take it any more, shower, dressed and got in my car and went on a spree of errands. like most people I know, I hate errands. seriously wish I could just have my very own Rosario to do all my bullshit errands. Someone to go to the grocery, go to Target, go to Walgreens, go to the Depot to get Propane- you know, all of those necessary things that make life happen.
So here's what I have gotten accomplished today, on my day of slack. I swear I am not looking for anything, but I need to start making declarations of doing nothing, and I will get a hell of a lot of stuff done more often.
1. First stop to Starbucks to dose up on Caffiene.
2. Write out all bills for August.
3. Stop at Post Office and MAIL all bills before August 1- this, is indeed a record. Seriously sad, but true.
4. Barnes and Noble- searching for this book...http://www.cookingtohookup.com
5. Tuesday Morning- rumor has it they have sheets on wicked sale
6. Meet up with some co-workers to plot world domination
7. HEB and pick up groceries for week (meet co-workers at HEB- again with the multi-tasking)
8. Home Depot for Propane Tank Exchange
9. Grilled Steak for dinner
10. Facial and took a bath
11. Colored hair- other color was looking slightly green- again proving that I should not attempt blonde highlights. Yes, I go through this every stinkin year. But, one of these years I will get it right. (Colored hair while giving facial and in bath- see I save time)
12. Two loads of laundry.
13. Few thank you notes written.
14. In bed, before 11, with clean sheets, shiny hair, shiny face and gasp, ironed clothes. Was working on my schedule for tomorrow when I realized I need to blog this. I am sick and addicted.

What more, is that despite the fact that I havent picked up needles in a month...www.knitty.com , this inspires the hell out of me.

Gnite. See you when I see you.

sheesh

life is insane right now.
starting the HUGE Casa's for CASA fund raiser- had the Preview Party this evening- total smashing success. Gearing up to start new things and really slammed at work. Life is just keeping me full. That is good. But, its not leaving me lots of time to play here. I will pop in here and there- I feel like I am neglecting!

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-k

for once in my life

i have nothing of any merit to say.
but instead of not posting.
i decided to post my speechlessness.

Non-negotiables..

There are certain things in life that we can't live without. Food, air and water. Well, duh.
What about the good things. The things that make us all tingly, and make us all freaked out if we go too long without. For me, the list is pretty short:

1. Tweezers
2. my iPod
3. a book
4. my cell phone
5. really comfy flip flops
6. a really good bra
7. Altoids chewing gum.

These are the day to day items that I can't live without.

On a bigger scale, I think about things that I would like to have in my life overall... love, a family, children, a dog, a house...those things far outweigh the iPod.

Well, kind of.

:)

Is a band without its lead singer still "the band"?

I just was listening to my Launchcast on Yahoo when I heard a Journey song. Except it was Journey WITHOUT Steve Perry, which, in my opinion, is not Journey. Its kind of like Van Halen with out Eddie. Or the Cure with out Robert Smith. Does it work? I mean, Menudo has switched out band members for years, but who really cares about the musical stylings, as long as they look good in tight white jeans.

I just think you shouldnt screw with a good thing.

For the most part, I am almost always morally opposed to bands doing covers of other bands songs. Dont screw with what works. Except for Faith No More version of "Easy"- thats just amazing.

My random music thought for Thursday.

My friends and my favorite art...

Today, I had a great day with my girlfriends. Nothing in particular happened, but I realized how wonderful it is to have a strong powerful network of women in my life. I have friends all over the country that make me laugh, and remind me that life can be pretty damn great.
We ban together when one of our own is wounded. We help those that need our support, we rally against those who dare to hurt one that we call our own. I am proud to call these women my friends. Hopefully you know who you are. You are the women that have called me during the past month, have emailed me, have sent me messages, have posted positive things on this blog. You reminded me that despite all the crap, something good would come out of all of this. You were right. Something fantastic has come out of it.

The painting above is done by my favorite artist Kathy Womack She is an amazing artist with a gallery here in Austin.Her paintings really capture the spirit of girlfriends and just having fun.

So I thank each and every one of you, that have stood next to me during this crazy time- Love you all!

Sweet

Things in my life that are really good as of Wednesday Morning...
1. Accepted a kick ass job offer. Start end of August.
2. My house is really, really coming together.
3. Casa's for CASA is a week away and looking really good.
4. I am going to take a vacation in a week.

Praise the lord and pass the diet coke!!!!

They are all going to be bad but one...

Truer words were never spoken. Deep into my drink the other night, i was discussing relationships with my compadre Adam. He is so cool, that he gets his full named typed on the internet. He and I are the exact same age. In his 28 years, he has been in a Metal band, managed a restaurant, worked as a bartender, and has completely gutted a house, and remodeled it, entirely on his own. And he sounds like Boomhauer from King of the Hill. He is, as some say, a "Coonass" - Down here in Texas, y'all know that means, he is from Looziana. Ok, that's enough about Adam. Anyways, we were discussing members of the opposite sex, and our inability to figure out each others gender. Seriously confusing. I have known one of Adams girlfriends. He has known, sadly, three of my dating disasters. What can I say? I play the numbers game. One of these times I am going to get it right. Right? Well that's what we were talking about. Surely, after all these practice dating disasters, one of these things is going to work out. I mean, that's why you date, to get to the person you are supposed to be with. To be with the person that actually wants to spend time with you. Am I wrong here? Have I read too many romance novellas? Adam has had some doozy of girlfriends. The only one I have ever met, lets call her Crazy. Because she was. I will admit that most women have a percentage of crazy running through their veins. This woman was full octane crazy. She would throw drinks at him because she felt undervalued. I am not kidding you, those were her words. She would yell at him, scream at him, hook up with guys in front of him to make him jealous. Oh yes, she was a grown up. Luckily, she was banned from all of our favorite bars, and we don't see her anymore. His next girlfriend, well she told him she didn't want a serious relationship with anyone. Two weeks later she meets a guy at Starbucks. 7 weeks later she is married. Hell, who knows what happened there. So, I guess his statement holds some truth- all relationships are going to be bad except for one. Lord help me, all these practice ones are starting to wear thin.

I am being stalked

by an 11 lb cat this morning. I woke up to Harry staring at my head. Moved to the couch and he has been sitting on top of the couch staring at me like I was a big ole chunk of tuna. Threw his butt outside and he is staring at me from the patio.

This is going to be a LONG day with the cat. Only saving grace will be the doctors appointment later on today.

My new respect for silence

Seriously. In the past few weeks, I have really come to appreciate good quiet minutes of time.
Right now, I am enjoying a few peaceful moments before I head to bed. Organizing my thoughts, getting ready for the day ahead of me.

Its going to be a good day tomorrow.

Monday Morning Musings....

* still at the silly day job. waiting for the axe to drop.
* my car got towed last night- illegally. that was a pain in the ass.
* phone calls to cancel plans are polite and appropriate
* its ok to have steak in the morning. Atkins says so.
* sleeping till 9am is not a good way to start a Monday.
* wearing yoga pants and a t-shirt to work on a Monday is a great way to impress your coworkers.
* Altoids gum is the best thing ever invented, followed shortly by Altoids mints.
* Pink is my favorite color to accessorize with.
* I think I am going to join a convent. I wont have to worry about my hair, my bills or men anymore. I have the Catholic part taken care of.
* Getting older is weird. 23 years old is really really young.
* This week is my 5 year Anniversary in Texas.

Happy Monday

drumroll please....

a new project is in the works....


http://bossykate.blogspot.com/

go check it out will ya?

Easy Like Sunday Morning....

Got 4 and a half hours of sleep last night. Actually feel refreshed. I read an interesting article on people with insomnia last night- said something to the effect that people with insomnia like to sleep with the lights on- me too. Wonder if there is a correlation there? Doesn't matter- I got SLEEP!!!!
It's very quiet this morning at Casa Kate- housemate is sleeping, Harry is out stalking nature, and the only sound I can hear is the clicking of my keyboard, and the whirring of the ceiling fan. This, dear internet is a PERFECT morning. I am working up the energy to go to yoga- and I will be rested and well stretched. What more can a girl ask for?

Things to do today?
1. Yoga
2. PUT AWAY ALL LAUNDRY- why is it so much fun to wash and dry, but such hell to hang up?
3. Read a few chapters in Harry Potter
4. Water the plants in the yard
5. Possibly have margs with a friend.
6. Possibly go grocery shopping if friend cancels

Sounds like today could be a really good day. I hope everyone is enjoying it.

Who are you?

Simple question really? Who are you? Who am I? Who are the people that come to this site everyday? Are you a mother, a father, a wife, a husband, a lover, an enemy, an employer? Are you a friend, a co-worker, or a stranger? When we look at ourselfs, what do we see? Many of you know that music kind of follows me around everywhere. My friend John calls me a walking iPod- because I can associate a song with just about everything. I think its a good thing to have. I woke up this morning thinking of an old Broadway song- "Who are you now" and it started me thinking about this whole darn topic.
So here, in a few words, is who I think I am at 7:38 am- if you have a blog- feel free to tell us who you are. If you dont have a blog, leave a comment, otherwise, just take a few moments to think about this question.

Who are you?

I am Kate.
I am a daughter.
I am a sister.
I am a friend.
I am a volunteer.
I am sometimes more thanjust a friend.
I am sometimes a pain the ass.
I am emotional.
I am driven.
I am me.


The lyrics from the song I was thinking about--

Who are You Now- from Funny Girl

Who are you now,

Now that you're mine?

Are you something more

Than you were before?

Are you warmer in the rain,

Are you stronger for my touch,

Am I giving too little

By my lovin' you too much?

How is the view,

Sunny and green?

How do you compare it to

The views you've seen?

I know I am better, braver and surer too,

But you--are you now--

Who are you now?

Are you someone better for my love?

and this continues with my mood ..

Another man that makes my heart happy....

this is what I am listening to right now....
Volare, oh ohCantare, oh oh oh oh
Let's fly way up to the clouds
Away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mindLet us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Just like bird of a feather, a rainbow together we'll find
Volare, oh ohE contare, oh oh oh oh
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
Poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito
Volare, oh ohE contare, oh oh oh oh
Nel blu, dipinto di bluFelice di stare lassu
E volavo, volavo felice piu in alto del sole ed ancora piu su
Mentre il mondo pian piano spariva lontano laggiu
Una musica dolce suonava soltanto per me
Volare, oh oh
E cantare, oh oh oh oh
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Nel blu, dipinto di blu
Felice di stare lassu

My Way Friday..

So, in an effort to find a bombshell for the week, I started to listen to some swingin music. Threw on a little Dino, tossed a little Sammy for some swing. All of a sudden the best damn song came on-ok- t Ole Blue Eyes "My Way"

So, my swingin bombshell of the day is the man that man all of our grannies drool back in the day. Yep, he is the one Nancy called Daddy, and all the goombas talked about back in the neighboorhood, Frank Sinatra. http://www.sinatrafamily.com/

Gotta love me some Frank.

ugh

late night last night.
dead tired.
really tired.
having a hard time convincing myself to get in the shower. showering would be good as I smell like a bar.
I went to bed wearing this shirt. actually my shirt is cooler, but you get the idea.
it has taken me 14 minutes to create this post, and I am still not showered or dressed.

weird

well, its 1:02am. i am up. big shock. would rather be doing a number of other things right now than blogging- sleep being in the top three of them. the other two... well, anyways. blogging is almost as good as sleep, yeah, thats the ticket.

so my dear internet, i have had one heck of a day today.
worked at the company that is going up in flames on a daily basis. without going into the gory details, a leader of the company had a temper tantrum today and punched a cube. really grownup if you ask me. then i went to my other part, part, part time job this afternoon. after not working since may, i got a raise. ok, a teeny tiny raise, but there was a review, and a raise. something that HAS NOT HAPPENED AT OTHER COMPANY. i am not bitter. nope not me.
was really quite busy today at the hotel. made some money- always a good thing. sometimes there isnt anything quite as good as manual labor. now, dont get me wrong, i dont want to do it all the time, but sometimes its good to break a sweat- (again, i am going to the gutter- what is wrong with me?). i digress. made some good money, came home, checked my emails.

three potential job opportunities were waiting for me in my email dear internet. three. 1-2-3. holy saints above, i may not become homeless. ok, i know most of you never thought I was going to become homeless, but in my head, there is still a chance that it will happen. or i will need to sell plasma, or my eggs, or something. you just never know.

next thought. i realize that this has become an interesting vehicle in which to speak to my friends. generally, i realize i am speaking to a certain group of people, forgetting that others may be reading it too. that being said, i am not saying ANYTHING that I wouldnt tell my mama. Well, almost anything. If she reads something that she doesnt like, I can always tell her I was drunk when I wrote it and I didnt mean any of it. But, I realized tonight, that I am opening myself WAY up to a lot of people-internet you sure do know a lot about me. and right now thats kind of freaking me out. i realize that I dont have a lot of secrets. there is no mystery. a girl should have some mystery. do i care? i don't know. should i care? i don't know. i guess we all have a little bit of crazy brewing inside of us- i just tend to publish mine for an audience. what i wonder is this- do my musings impact your general perception of me. ok-this is more a multiple part question. 1. if you know me personally- do you feel you know me better because of this piece of net i call my blog? if you know me personally, do you wish that maybe I wouldnt put so much of my life out here. (keeping in mind that i really do not put the super private stuff online). 2. if you only know me via a messageboard- do you enjoy reading about my life, or do you not really care one way or the other.
3. If you found me through blogger- do you feel that this is the right amount of information, or am I starting to be like those other sites that talk about the most banal topics just to fill blog space.

This is what runs through my head at 1:17am.


and finally tomorrow. what a day I have tomorrow. here i thought i was going to have a day of slack, and now I have an interview, a CASA mixer tomorrow night, and a special treat at lunchtime-lunch with some girl friends!!!

Maybe I can figure out my life so that I can just have my hand in a bunch of pies, and just get paid to work on projects. That way I can do CASA, see my friends, work, heck, maybe even get a date in once in a while. Seriously. I have an opportunity to do some marketing for a wireless company. I have an opportunity to do some work for a man that owns a consulting business. What else can I do? What is this I see... is my life actually coming together? HOLY SHIT.

Now thats what I call weird.

why should life be boring?

Someone just left my office- yes, I still have that at least, and said on their way out "you are the least boring person I know". I took that as a compliment. We had been brainstorming some ideas to get a client out of a pinch, and my partner was taking notes on a standard yellow legal note pad with a bic pen. I, on the other hand, am taking notes in a really cool bound notebook, with a retro picture of a pin-up girl on the cover, using a fountain pen. I like to just take life and make it a little nicer. Take my hair for example. It grows REALLY fast. Like, I can keep a stylist in business easily it grows so fast. So I tend so change my hair styles. A lot. I change the color of my hair. A lot. Blonde today, brunette tomorrow. Like to keep things changing. So, despite the fact that my life is a little chaotic right now, at least I cant say that its boring.

My how time flies...

5 years ago today(2000), I was at my grandma's funeral.
4 (2001) years ago today, I was living in a teeny tiny studio apartment in SOCO, working at the Hotel San Jose.
3(2002) years ago today, was still living in my teeny tiny apartment and having a blast at the hotel.
2(2003) years ago today, I was interviewing at the company I am at today. Was sitting in this very office interviewing.
1 (2004) year ago today, was happily rolling out new software. Just bought a new car, getting ready to move into my house.
Today. Waiting for the end to happen. My how times have changed.