What is Important in Life?

Lately there have been news at the work place that are life-altering for everyone. Given the slow job-market, we've been lucky so far to not have been targeted with lay-offs but sometimes life itself will throw at curve-ball at us that make a lay-off seem an alternative one would be willing to consider if given an option. The things I'm referring to are death-threatening illnesses to co-workers and their family members which has prompted many of us to put life into perspective, including myself.

I've always considered myself to be a career-driven person and I have, in some instances, put my career ahead of myself and my loved ones which is something not to be too proud of. The question is, how does one break such cycle? How does one make such a shift so that life becomes more important that work when all one has ever done is pretty much the opposite in this financial turmoil?

Scheduled Posting Interrupted

Mind is too preoccupied with the yankees and the world series. Have lots on my mind regarding the elections but can't think straight while the yankees are on the brink of winning their 27th title.

Survived Halloween!

This is the first time I've spent halloween at our current residence. I didn't know how much candy I should purchase for the little ones that were bound to ring my door bell. I purchased an assorted bag of goodies from costco, figured couldn't go wrong with that.

The door bell did ring several times towards the latter part of the afternoon, thank goodness. I was getting nervous I would be stuck with all the sweets at home. The best costumes were worn by the youngest, they were too cute holding their plastic pumkins while saying 'trick or treat!'. Meanwhile, the Mister cringed as he watched the kids walk across the lawn, aawww. I tried to onvince him that the kiddies didn't do too much damage as all the leaves that covered the lawn were 'protecting' the grass.

Too bad the weather was crappy, hoping for better weather for next year's halloween.

Fatal Attraction Syndrome

ESPN's steve phillips is on the hot seat as depicted by the article on the nypost. allegedly, he had an extra-marital affair a la dave letterman although this time the mistress had a little episode of fatal attraction and things went downhill from there.

nevermind that he was a married man and a father of four boys (so much for setting the example). the alleged mistress reached out to his wife and kids in order to be closer to him. this is one of those cases where reality is stranger than fiction. this will probably make for a good episode of law and order.

It's Snowing in NJ in October, bbrrrr!

dear mother nature,

i do not appreciate the drastic drop in temperature mid-october along with the snowy winter mix. it went from the fall-like temperature to the winter-like temperature in a blink of an eye.

don't get me wrong, i like the cold but you're f-ing with my fashionista emotions here. all the cute fall wardrobe i bought and i only got a couple of wears out of it.

now i have to pull out my scarves, gloves, hats, winter coat/jackets and other winter gear. come to think of it, that's another excuse to find some new winter pieces for my wardrobe. so i guess i should be happy, i don't know now, i'm all confused!!!

signed: Cold in NJ

P.S. - i strongly suggest you go on webmd and see if self-diagnose for any mental disorders/chemical imbalances, methinks you might need to start taking meds to control these mood swings.

And I Said Let There Be Heat

It's mid-October in the northeast and I have spent the entire day sitting at the kitchen table working from home and wearing multiple layers of clothing. Today's high were around the low 50's, yikes. My fingers are turning purple and I'm getting a scratchy throat. It's time to turn on the heat in the house.

On other relevant news, the yankees won, woo hoo! How about that A-Rod finally playing like he's the highest-paid player, uh? I won't say too much about A-Rod at the moment because he plays for my yankees.

And do not let me forget the POTUS was awarded the Nobel peace prize. I bet Rush's blood pressure was through the roof last Friday when he got the news.

October is here

Giants are 4-0 and Yankees won their division. Life isn't perfect but it's not terrible either.

Now, those cowboys need to re-consider bringing T.O. back to their line-up.