More Stuff

I forgot to add yesterday that there was an article about a woman who drank 7 litters of soda a day for 10 months. We were discussing how that is a crazy amount.

Another youtube worthy video

Whack-A-Kitty

Today, we are having another party! Yay, it's friday.

Oh, I called the SNR newspaper S&M at first lol.

Can't wait to see terminator! The best actor, well close, who cussed out a stage person. Let's recall this...

Christian Bale Cussing

Just proves how awesome he is.

Furlough Downer

I received all the comments about the idea of having a furlough for U.C. Davis and it got me all depressed over the idea that there could be a furlough in place in the near future. I thought I was safe, but no. This economy sucks, and even though there are great sales out there, I would like to see more job security and job openings for advancement for myself and friends. The only good thing I can think about a sucky economy was the end of prohibition and what might be the legalization of marijuana to get tax money from. I'm not one to concern myself too greatly over money since there is not too much you have control over, you just have to live and be happy with what you have. Call me a damn hippie if you want, but love is all you need!

While I was out

Here is a video from the time I was gone. This is too good!

Failed Breathalyzer

Also funny:

Staring Contest

Pepsi Throwback?

Do you want to throwback a Pepsi Throwback? Two of my co-workers tried it and they were not impressed. I still need to try it. The commercial for it is...interesting:

Pepsi Throwback

One reason I love summer is all the special drinks that come out and all the commercials for those drinks. Think squishy season! Good time going to 7-11 for a nice squishy for just killing time. It is a summer tradition to go a few times to get a squishy and to try the new drinks. Example: Diet Dr. Pepper a few years ago (2006) I got a few free cans to try. I fell in love! Who knows what the new drink sensation will be!

Toxic Personalities

I read an article today about toxic personalities. Yuck, avoid!

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8 Toxic personalities to avoid

Although we like to think that the people in our lives are well-adjusted, happy, healthy minded individuals, we sometimes realize that it just isn't so. Personally, I've had moments where I'll be skipping through my day, happy as can be, thinking life is grand and BAM, I'll be blindsided by someone who manages to knock the happy wind out of my sails. Sometimes it is easy to write it off and other times, not so much.

Maybe you are a positive person, but when you are around a certain individual, you feel negative. Or, maybe you have an idealistic view of the world and when you are with certain people, you are made to feel silly, unrealistic or delusional. Or, maybe you pride yourself in being completely independent and in control of your life, but when you are around a certain family member, you regress into a state of childhood.

Some of these situations, and yes, these people, can have a tremendously negative impact on our lives. And, although we are all human and have our 'issues,' some 'issues' are quite frankly, toxic. They are toxic to our happiness. They are toxic to our mental outlook. They are toxic to our self-esteem. And they are toxic to our lives. They can suck the life out of us and even shorten our lifespan.

Here are the worst of the toxic personalities out there and how to spot them:

1. Manipulative Mary: These individuals are experts at manipulation tactics. Is a matter of fact, you may not even realize you have been manipulated until it is too late. These individuals figure out what your 'buttons' are, and push them to get what they want.

• Why they are toxic: These people have a way of eating away at your belief system and self-esteem. They find ways to make you do things that you don't necessarily want to do and before you know it, you lose your sense of identity, your personal priorities and your ability to see the reality of the situation. The world all of a sudden becomes centered around their needs and their priorities.

2. Narcissistic Nancy: These people have an extreme sense of self-importance and believe that the world revolves around them. They are often not as sly as the Manipulative Marys of the world, but instead, tend to be a bit overt about getting their needs met. You often want to say to them "It isn't always about you."

• Why they are toxic: They are solely focused on their needs, leaving your needs in the dust. You are left disappointed and unfulfilled. Further, they zap your energy by getting you to focus so much on them, that you have nothing left for yourself.

3. Debbie Downers: These people can't appreciate the positive in life. If you tell them that it is a beautiful day, they will tell you about the impending dreary forecast. If you tell them you aced a mid-term, they'll tell you about how difficult the final is going to be.

• Why they are toxic: They take the joy out of everything. Your rosy outlook on life continues to get squashed with negativity. Before you know it, their negativity consumes you and you start looking at things with gray colored glasses yourself.

4. Judgmental Jims: When you see things as cute and quirky, they see things as strange and unattractive. If you find people's unique perspectives refreshing, they find them 'wrong'. If you like someone's eclectic taste, they find it 'disturbing' or 'bad'.

• Why they are toxic: Judgmental people are much like Debbie Downers. In a world where freedom rings, judgment is sooo over. If the world was a homogeneous place, life would be pretty boring. Spending a lot of time with these types can inadvertently convert you into a judgmental person as well.
  

5. Dream Killing Keiths: Every time you have an idea, these people tell you why you can't do it. As you achieve, they try to pull you down. As you dream, they are the first to tell you it is impossible.

• Why they are toxic: These people are stuck in what is instead of what could be. Further, these individuals eat away at your self-esteem and your belief in yourself. Progress and change can only occur from doing new things and innovating, dreaming the impossible and reaching for the stars.

6. Insincere Illissas: You never quite feel that these people are being sincere. You tell a funny story, they give you a polite laugh. You feel depressed and sad and they give you a 'there, there' type response. You tell them you are excited about something and you get a very ho-hum response.

• Why they are toxic: People who aren't sincere or genuine build relationships on superficial criteria. This breeds shallow, meaningless relationships. When you are really in need of a friend, they won't be there. When you really need constructive criticism, they would rather tell you that you are great the way you are. When you need support, they would rather see you fail or make a fool of yourself.

7. Disrespectful Dannys: These people will say or do things at the most inappropriate times and in the most inappropriate ways. In essence, they are more subtle, grown up bullies. Maybe this person is a friend who you confided in and uses your secret against you. Maybe it is a family member who puts their busy-body nose into your affairs when it is none of their business. Or maybe, it is a colleague who says demeaning things to you.

• Why they are toxic: These people have no sense of boundaries and don't respect your feelings or, for that matter, your privacy. These people will cause you to feel frustrated and disrespected.

8. Never Enough Nellies: You can never give enough to these people to make them happy. They take you for granted and have unrealistic expectations of you. They find ways to continually fault you and never take responsibility for anything themselves.

• Why they are toxic: You will spend so much time trying to please them, that you will end up losing yourself in the process. They will require all of your time and energy, leaving you worn out and your own needs sacrificed.

All of these personalities have several things in common. 1) the more these people get away with their behavior, the more they will continue. 2) Unfortunately, most of these people don't see that what they do is wrong and as a result, talking to them about it will fall on deaf ears, leaving you wondering if you are the crazy one. 3) Most of these people get worse with age, making their impact on you stronger with time.

Frankly, life is too short to spend your time dealing with toxicity. If you can, avoid spending mucho time with people who are indicative of these behaviors and you'll feel a lot happier. Have you encountered these personalities? What have you done? Any personalities you would add?

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If you are happy and someone questions how you live, that person needs to get over him/herself!

No one is here

I went to work today, and a lot of people are not here. I'm sticking it out until noon. Then, Heather and I will hit up the Whole Earth Festival to see if they set up food places. I want a chocolate covered banana! Those are so good! Then, I will get my nails done. Then pack more. Hate packing, so I make it as quick as possible. I can't believe I leave tomorrow! It is so quick! But, I really am feeling a need for a vacation. Good timing!

One funny video:

Background: Heather tried to print the KFC coupon for a free meal. I tried too. No luck. Plus, they don't accept it on Mother's Day. Lame! Here is video that makes fun of this situation:

Chicken Fight

Getting Ready!

I keep thinking of things I need to do or bring for my trip, and it's kinda scary since that means I might forget something. I still need to get last minute things and pack. Oh, I just thought of something now! I need to make sure I can bring my backpack on as carry on! Too many rules to thing about!

I'll be going to the Vacaville Outlets to get my last minute stuff. Target rocks!

I've been biking to work, yay I feel less fat! Plus, my feet aren't hurting as much (wearing flip flops).

I have a lot of stuff written on my hand so I don't forget! There is always something...

Internet Sensations

Since I began working at the law library, I've been getting a lot of emails about some funny things happening in the world. I am going to try to compile these in this post to this date. Then, I will try to add them as I go!

Mabie Law Library Video 2009

Naked Wizard

Bus Driver Crash While Texting

Susan Boyle

Stains

Boogy Down Birds

Indian Thriller

Gay Storm

Soccer Craziness

Soccer Headers

Hawaii Chair

Street Walking Lawyers

Jump Rope Craziness

Bubble Dolphins

Accent Girl

Swimming with Lions

Book Cart Drill Teams

Rapping Flight Attendant

Dreaming Dog

Parking the Car

Snuggie

Bar Bri Girl

Joaquin Phoenix Rapping

Dharma Initiative Orientation Video-Lost

Jeff Bazos Laughing

Stiller Does Phoenix

Mac Fun

Conan and Mr.T

Great Dane sits on other dog

Stretch Condom

Christian the Lion

Cuppy Cake Boy

Vampire Octopus

Odd Friendship

Kings love popcorn

Uncle Jay Explains 2008

Hyundai Driving Skills

Fat Tuesday

Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo. And, of course, our work had a party. I brought taquitos. We had a ton of good food including Mexican pastries. Good stuff. We like our food. I was sick afterwards, meaning I pigged out and felt disgusting and fat. But, that doesn't stop me from pigging out for dinner! Of course not! I have a solid stomache. Mackenzie's mom came over for the night, so we went to good food, Spanish tapas place. Full meal plus dessert. I was fat yet again. We watched part of a movie before his mom passed out. I pretty much passed out too. Now I'm at work. Got an email from Monica (hi!). I do get two 15 min. breaks and I use this time to look at Internet stuff because it is either too cold or hot to take a walk outside. Plus, I can be lazy.

I have to do laundry today in order to start packing for my trip! I'm gonna leave 6AM saturday for SF. McDonald's breakfast will be had!

We had our staff bowling tournement last week and I did good, my average was around 115 (3 games). My highest score ever was a 146, but of course, I didn't get that when it really counts. Our team did good, most the time getting over 100.

I'm excited. After my trip, I'm going to join the Sacramento Women's Chours! Can't wait for that.

I am also going to put on acrylic nails, but I bite them like crazy. Can't wait!!!

I might be crazy and get up a little earlier to walk or do the elliptical for extra workout. I'm going to bike to work more often too.

I'm excited about my stories, working on ideas. Hope to get published one day...but I'm not putting pressure on myself.

That's it for now I guess.

New Things

My full time job at the law library has allowed me to explore new things to do. I have nights and weekends totally for my enjoyment, so after settling into my new found freedom and getting acquainted with it, I have decided to investigate my options for actually have a life. Yes, doing things!!! That is really new to me since I started living in the Real World. I am an adult now and have all this time, so I decided to find some groups to belong to.

First of all, I am practicing soccer with some co-workers every Sunday evening. Haven't ran in years!

I have joined a new book club which met once so far. My co-worker is going with me. I used to belong to another book club, but there was stupid girls in that one. Not really mature.

I have trained to be a tutor for yolo county. I have yet to be set up with a learner, but that will take months, I am told. They need to spread the word and try to get people to admit they need a tutor. That is very hard to do for adults.

I have "tried out", if you can call it that, for the Sacramento Women's Chorus. I will officially join in June, after my trip to Spain. I will be a Second Alto to start off, then see what my voice can do throughout time. I love how we will be performing for events, like Pride! We support the LGBT community. The women are really nice and happy and the gay conductor is funny. He has a very nice voice.

I was hoping I could join Team in Training, but I might be a tad busy. I'll have to look into that too.

Ya, that is a summery of what I'm up to. Oh, I am culminating ideas for two children's stories I have in my brain and hopefully I can start writing one of those once most of my ideas are writen down. I might also write about my interesting ghost stories. That's got to be a good story...