No More Winter Blues!

Well, today was probably the most beautiful day I've seen in a long time of winter. It was 55 degrees here, full sun and lots of snow melt. My walk to the bus stop was fantastic! I have this CD that is jam packed with my favorite music and it lasts all the way to work. It's got a lot of Dave Matthews, John Mayer and Jack Johnson on it, great boppin' music. Did some hard core partying two nights ago which made me waste all of yesterday on the couch. BOO! I have sworn off the bar scene for another week at least. My roommate leaves for the Dominican Republic tonight and I have the whole condo to myself for two weeks. YEAH!! What I'm gonna do with that time I don't know but I will miss her.

So here is a question I have been pondering since my bus riding has started. Is it polite to try and talk to someone when they clearly are listening to music? I was on my way home the other night and an aquaintance saw me sitting on the bus and started to talk to me. I had to fumble with my headphones and pull one of them out of my ear just to be able to hear him. It was pretty annoying. If he saw that I was listening to music, you would think he would just wave and I could wave back and if I wanted to talk to him I could decide whether I wanted to start a conversation with him. But is that being rude?

My Own Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo is the skirt-chasing character who constantly searches for a woman willing to date him, but even when he seems to find one, something goes wrong. Johnny Bravo looks and sounds like Elvis Presley, except for having blonde hair and a Fonzie-ish appearance. He is incredibly narcissistic, and incredibly dim-witted.

Well, I have my own Johnny Bravo believe it or not but he only slightly resembles the above description. Apparently, I have chatted with this guy for going on 6 years. We are both golf pros and he is from NY. Until recently, we only chatted online and only at random times. Within the past two weeks we have exchanged phone numbers and have started talking to eachother on the phone. It's so awesome to have so much in common with someone. But, we still haven't met one another. I think I remember seeing a picture of him a long time ago but I think he might have been 19 or 20. He says people call him Johnny Bravo because of his blond hair and I would assume a little bit of the other part of the description is true going on just phone conversation. Anyways, I'm having a great time getting to know him and we'll see where it goes. I'm not getting my hopes up though. But at least for now, I'm happy to have my own cartoon character.

Babysitting Cuties!

This past week has been super hectic hence not posting in a few days. I've been babysitting for possibly the 3 cutest girls I've ever met in my life. The family is from Scarsdale and the girls are 9, 8 and 4. Their names are Danielle, Courtney and Emma. Even though my week has been busy, they definitely brighten up my day. They are very well behaved and are currently trying to set me up with their ski instructor! I tell you what, if I ever wanted to have kids (which is not on my life agenda as of right now) I'm pretty sure I would be an awesome mom. That "Mom" gene kicks in and I find myself doing things automatically that i had no idea i could do i.e. make mac and cheese and be able to split it up between three, let the 4 year old put my hair in pigtails, make sure they all brush their teeth and tuck them all into their beds. Anyways, these girls are such cuties, I'm gonna miss them!

Thanks Neighbor!

For reasons beyond my control, I've been having to take public transportation to work lately. Our bus system here is great only I have to walk about a half a mile to the bus stop everytime I'm going to work. The other morning at 6:30AM, the wind was howling and we had just gotten the most snow in one night as we have for a long time. I started my trek and just as I got out of my driveway, one of my neighbors pulled over and asked if I wanted a ride to the bus stop. God bless people like that in desperate situations! BTW, thanks for the ride Ryan!

Another calamity with the whole bus venture happened today. I was boppin' along changing buses and I was crossing the street. I can't remember what song I had playing in my Walkman but as a snowplow went through the gate that has an electronic arm, I walked behind the snowplow. And then, "Bam", the arm came down a hit me in the side of the face. Luckily, it wasn't right on top of my head or it probably would have knocked me out. But as a result, I have a nice bruise right by my temple and on my cheek. Fun experience, this public transportation thing.

Valentine's Day...Who Needs It!?

So here I sit at work again. 6th day in a row. No biggie though, because I have no life. Posting on my blog is sometimes the highlight of my day. I am completely off work on Tuesday though, Valentine's day. I'm actually going to hang out with my friend Dan. He works at the Sharpshooter store in our building and he's one of the funniest guys I know. He's bisexual so we aren't going out as a serious date but I'm excited to do something with a guy on Valentine's day even if he will be checking out both guys and girls :)

The youngster actually asked me if I wanted to do something on Tuesday but when I reminded him it was Valentine's, he promptly climbed out of the hole he had dug and started to stammer. I let him off the hook and said I already had plans and that I hadn't expected to do anything with him anyways. Girls, be glad you have someone if you do. Guys, treat your women like queens, they deserve it!

1st Five Songs on My Auto Playlist

My auto playlist is what I listen to when I set my laptop up at work and listen to background music. I have all my music downloaded on my laptop. Here's the first five songs:

1) Devil's Party - INXS

2) Primavera - Santana

3) Who's Got My Back - Creed

4) Laugh As The Sun - Rusted Root

5) Like A Prayer - Madonna

My New Favorite Chocolate

Every night I have a craving for chocolate. I usually deny myself to keep the fantabulous figure of mine. But I indulge every once in a while and tonight I grabbed a thing of Swoops. They come in different flavors: York Peppermint Patty and Hershey's. I got the York variety tonight. They're pretty good. They are thin chocolate wafers and they look like mini Pringles but they are pure chocolate. They fit on your tounge perfect and taste awesome!! The box has three containers of 6 wafers each which makes 18 (I did the math for everyone). Anyways, I would encourage you chocolate lovers out there to try these for a snack. I'm sure there's something you can do to work off the 190 calories for...every...2...wafers. HOLY CRAP!! Get ready to run a lot on the treadmill!!!

Free Prose For Valentines Day

This is really not as desperate as it sounds. This is the way most girls feel about the guys that are super but the guys don't know that's how they feel. I entered this prose in our local paper here in Vail but I doubt I will win anything for it. Enjoy! And remember, it's not supposed to rhyme...


Can’t Live Without You
By Jennifer

I’ve denied it for too long
I try to ignore the feelings
My heart doesn’t want to admit

How can it be true?
Why does it feel so right?
Is my mind playing tricks?

We fit
It can’t be helped
It’s against the odds

My sprit needs to express
These thoughts of being whole
It’s a difficult task

I don’t work this way
But not having you
Makes me crazy

You’re my soul mate
You’re my best friend
You’re my partner in crime

We need each other
Complete on our own
Together we would soar

I love you deep down
I respect you
I trust you

Good times and bad
There for one another
I don’t want anyone else

You’re the one for me
My knight, my saint
I won’t break your heart

Short Term, Really Short Term and Long Term

So I went out with a friend last night and saw a guy friend that I hadn't seen in a really long time. My friend Dennis is very special to me. I've known him for about a year and I met him while I was bartending at the Sundance (a bar of 20 years now torn down, pause for a moment of silence....). Ok, anyways, I went camping quite a bit with this guy and some of his friends last summer and actually had an unfortunate accident at his house in August. I was climbing up his ladder to his loft bedroom and fell off the ladder unfortunately fracturing my L1 veterbrae. He took me to the hospital where I spent two weeks but now have a bionic titanium vertebrae, no paralysis or strength loss and a pretty little six digit number for a hospital bill since I didn't have insurance. Anyway, Dennis is one of my good close friends. I guess you could say we dated but our timing has always been off. But he's one of those guys who I can only see being with short term. I really can't see us together in the future if I look down the road 5 years from now. I've tried but I just can't see it.

Greg, the youngster, is very short term. Not only is he leaving at the beginning of April for his summer job, I have vowed not to date anyone more than five years younger than me again. It's just too big of an age difference for me. He still talks about friends from high school. I don't even remember anyone from high school, like I even want to.

Then there's Mike D. I love this guy! He's probably my best friend and totally my partner in crime. He's a guy that I could take home to meet my parents and not have to worry about him doing anything stupid or saying anything offensive. He plays golf and totally thinks its cool that I'm a golf pro. He's down to earth, funny and I can't help but be able to see us down the road coexisting together and having a good life. But he has no idea that I think this, at all. And he never reads my blog because he says it's "the rantings of a crazy woman", so he won't find out about this post.

But what will probably happen is I will end up an old maid with a dog (probably a male boxer, the most masculine of dogs) teaching golf lessons on the side while I make money selling vegetables from my garden in a small seaside town. No men in site...

Have I Sold Out?

So I broke down and bought the new INXS CD, Switch, today. First of all, I used to buy CD's all the time when I was younger. Then when I got a laptop a few years ago, I'm ashamed to say that I used to scam music from Kazaa. That eventually turned my computer into a virus riddled mess and it was probably a good thing that I spilled wine on it last year and ruined it. So with this new laptop, I vowed to never download music from the internet again and go back to buying CD's. The reason I used to buy CD's is because I knew if I liked at least one song on the album, I would probably like most of the CD.

That theory is true with this INXS CD. The song "Pretty Vegas" is the track that gets the radio play and MTV time right now. The rest of the album is pretty good. But I wrestled getting the CD because of the way INXS got their lead singer. In 1997, the former lead singer, Michael Hutchence, committed suicide. Until 2005, the band did not have a front man. Last year, Fox's show Rockstar with David Navarro and the band of INXS did a reality show to find a new lead singer. I hate to admit it but I watched almost every episode. They ended up with JD Fortune as their front man. I wasn't a big fan of him at all in the show but I have to admit that he does a good job and I'm impressed that he helped write about half of the songs on the album. Anyways, some might say I'm a sell out but I'm just a fan of good music.

New herbs, how I make my salad and my favorite music

My last post was about how I was feeling a little down and not knowing why. I figured it out. I hadn't taken my Vicodin for the day. Granted I only take one a day usually and that's only because I had back sugery in August and I still have a perscription for them. So I was looking online for some mood altering herbs and I think I may have found at least one: Passion Flower. Apparently, it's supposed to help you relax and put you in a good mood, so we'll see.

I try to eat a salad everyday. Not because I have to but because they are easy to bring to work and light on my tummy when I work at night. I take a bag of assorted greens that you can buy in the produce section, some crumbled Feta cheese, baby carrots, some sort of nuts (walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts), thinly sliced pepperoni (very yummy), crushed Ramen noodles and lite balsamic vinagarette. I hated salad when I was a kid but the way I make it now, I could eat it every night! Oh yeah, sometimes I will put drained canned chicken on it too.

Lately, I've been delving into some different music genres and I'm really digging what's called Trip Hop. It's a cross between trance, electronic, ambient and abstract beats. The recent CD's that I have bought are Boards of Canada and Thievery Corporation. It's chill music to listen to if you're surfing the net, sitting bored at work or my favorite, on a pill high* at work : ) Ok, I don't get high at work but I can imagine, right : )

*or smoking pot, trying to go to sleep, making out with significant other etc.

**by the way, the picture of Colin Farrell is just for my enjoyment : )

Good Times, Where Are They?

So I had dinner with the youngster last night. He invited me over and his roommate cooked a great comfort food meal. Those of you who read normally know that I have blown this guy off for a couple of weeks by not responding to his phones calls. But I felt like a little lovin' couldn't hurt so I broke down. We ate dinner, watched a couple of movies, cuddled on the big leather couch and and the end of the night, I was a little too groggy to drive home ; ) Ok, sure I had an ulterior motive. My roommate calls me a "cake and eat it too girl". I'm not hurting anybody. He's going to be gone in two months anyways. But even the 30 minutes of passion didn't raise my spirits. Well, it did about three times but I still felt amiss as I fell asleep. Maybe I need more caffiene. My vitamin regimen is a little off lately, maybe that has something to do with it. Work is the best part of my day and that's sad. I would rather stay in bed all day to tell you the truth. If I were to describe the feeling it's like I'm homesick but I don't miss my family. I feel like I've taken a Xanax but the "I don't care" feeling isn't there. Maybe I will feel better tommorrow or maybe I need to look into taking some sort of mood enhancing herb.

Sitting in JFK Airport

So I missed my flight to Denver last night. We were on the runway in Orlando for 90 minutes and I only had an hour lay over in NYC. So JetBlue put me up at a Hampton Inn last night and I have a flight out in about an hour. So here I sit in one of the biggest airports in America watching the hustle and bustle of a variety of people walk by me. This is my first time in New York by the way. What a weird experience. I checked into my hotel and there was a guy at the desk who asked me to have a drink. So I put my stuff in my room and met him at the bar. He was a harmless guy from Indiana who drove bakery delivery trucks for a living. While I was sitting there talking to him, I met a couple of other guys from Philadelphia. Needless to say, I didn't spend any money last night. Probably the best thing about being a girl. Come to think about it, the only money I've spent on this trip is to park my car at the Denver Airport. Not bad for a five day kinda vacation. Oh by the way, I called the youngster last night. I know, what am I thinking? But I need some love, ya know? Nothing better than a little sympathy from an admirer. God, I hope he never reads this : ) Alright, I'm out for now, gotta board the plane.

Does Everything Happen for a Reason??

So this trip to Florida has been planned for a few months and the anticipation was ridiculous to be able to hang out with my guy friend, NY Mike. My last post was the other night while he was passed out and I couldn't go to sleep. The next morning we woke up fairly early ready to start the day and he saw that he had missed a phone call from his mom. He called her and found out that his dad had a heart attack the night before. He had to leave immediately and I have not heard from him yet. Our villa was already paid for and so was my flight and ironically my dad's family are all in Orlando so I got to visit with them all weekend. But that leads me to the question, does everything happen for a reason?? What was the reason? It just doesn't make sense to me. I don't even know how I could survive if something like that had happened to my dad and I can't imagine what Mike is going through. If you believe in a higher power then you have to know that everything is predestined and there is a strange plan woven through our lives as we knock shoulders with eachother. I don't get it, what was the reason?? Anyway, my heart goes out to Mike and his family and I hope and pray that everything is OK.

On Vacation in FL

So I spent all day yesterday and early Friday morning taking the red eye to Orlando. My friend, NY Mike, flew me out here to hang out for a few days. The plane ride was alright but I really didn't sleep much. He got this villa for us at the Marriott. It's awesome!! But now its almost one AM and I can't sleep. Remember I'm on CO time and it's only 10:45pm at home. We had a few drinks this afternoon after we checked in, came back to the villa and now he's passed out and I'm trying to be quiet so I don't wake him up. The weather is great here. It's a little chilly because of the humidity but still comfortable. GOD, I have a headache. I think it's the combination of no sleep, half a bottle of wine, four beers and really no food to speak of. You think I would be able to sleep but no such luck. But it is nice to be off of work for a few days. Believe it or not, my dad is actually in Orlando this weekend too. His side of the family are all down here so I may try to catch up with them tomorrow. Anyway, that's all for now. I just popped some sleeping pills and a Vicodin for my headache...that probably wasn't the best idea...but I bet I will get some sleep now. Crap, I didn't even think about that.

9 Things Men Need to Know About Women

1) Valet. It's hard to walk through parking lots in heels.

2) If you have the money to go to a strip club, you have the money to buy us flowers.

3) When we go to the bathroom together, we are talking about you less than you think.

4) ...and that's because we get to the most embarrassing (for YOU) details right away and get it over with.

5) We will tell you when it's time to pluck your eyebrows; and no man should touch them without a woman's say-so.

6) Even the staunchest feminist has flipped through a bridal magazine, at least once.

7) Saying a woman is hot is not the same as saying a woman is beautiful.

8) We don't want you to kill the bug because we are THAT scared, stupid. It's all about "coming to the rescue" and all that. Never pass up a chance to kill the bug.

9) We obsess about what you are thinking because we cannot believe you are thinking so little.

Traditional or Not

My boss was talking about her boyfriend the other day. She said they were about to break up because she's afraid that he wants more of a traditional girl. A girl that makes dinner for holidays, watches football on Thanksgiving and Super Bowl Sunday and wants to hang out with the family on Christmas. She's says she'd rather go out for sushi on Christmas, has no idea about any kind of sport and would rather snowshoe up the mountain on New Year's Eve (snowshoeing is big here in Colorado). Oh yeah, and she doesn't want kids. Well...neither do I. But, I love football, I love big family dinners and I am definitely into counting down the New Year at abig New Year's Eve party. I told Julie the kind of guy she wants to marry is not possible...because he's gonna be gay : ) So the question was: What do guys want from a girl? Not a girl that you are going to just date but a girl that you could settle down with. This conversation was a moot point for me anyway because I have absolutely no prospects and I've been told I run from commitment anyway. I love my guys friends but the thought of having to spend more time than I want with them stresses me out!

Three Gorgeous Women

OK, here's an entry where I'm not whining about being single or god forbid another male bashing story. Here are three women that I think are outstanding. Hopefully this gets me back on the good side of the guys who read my blog.

First, someone I've already mentioned, Jennifer Garner. She's got a rockin' body, a beautiful smile and kicked ass in "Alias". Hey Michael Vartan, you really screwed up! :)

Second, Penelope Cruz. Normally, I can't stand the Latino women because they are perfect no matter what they do: long, dark hair, smooth, tan skin and that killer accent that guys love. But, Penelope takes the cake. Plus, she's with one America's hottest guys: Matthew McConaughey! Way to go, Penelope!!

Last, but certainly not least: Adrianne Curry. She ran away with "America's Next Top Model Season 1" and she shocked every girl by bagging Peter Brady. A midwest girl with an rock star attiutde, Adrianne reminds me a little of myself.

Well there you go boys...enjoy the eye candy :)

Brad Pitt and Old Friends

First of all, I would like to say that they reason most of us girls that are around 30 years old are jaded about relationships and men in general (ok, maybe it's just me) is becuase of guys like Brad Pitt. One of the better looking guys who was easily snatched away from his equally as gorgeous wife, Jennifer Aniston, by another beautiful but younger woman, Angelina Jolie. That's right, I'm really not blaming Angelina because it does take two and she was not the one married, Brad was. Jennifer probably trusted him completely as he left to go film the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Jones" with Jolie. The last thing we girls would want to do is show an ounce of insecurity before a boyfriend or husband goes off on a trip with another hot chic. So I'm sure she didn't but she should have! Things do happen for a reason and I'm sure it's all for the best. Brad and Angelina won't be together very long, as most of us know. Why would you as Angelina stay with a guy who cheated on his wife with you?? Anyways, this is part of the reason why I am jaded. I don't base all my decisions and feelings on actors and movie stars but stuff like that happens in real life too and it's easier to compare with the beautiful people.

So, on to personal things in my life. I am going on vacation in about a week to Orlando for about four days. I was born there and lived there before I moved to Colorado. I have a bunch of friends that I have lost touch with down there because of distance etc. I just talked to one of my friends, Javier, who I haven't spoke to for a while but he makes more of an effort than I (thanks, Javi!). We caught up on gossip. I found out that a guy that I was kind of seeing down there is now married! He got married about a year after I left FL. He was a great guy and the girl that has him is a lucky chic. But, I can't wait to go to FL and lay by the pool. Hopefully, the weather is good!!

My Boss

One of the things I like about having a blog is that I can write things about people who I know will never read my bloog. The youngster is one of them and my boss is another. I won't make this a long rant but I need to vent.

I love my boss. She's a pretty cool chic. She just turned thirty so we are about the same age. She's worked at the hotel now for 7 years. This is her first year as a manager...and clearly, she's not manager material. First of all, she won't train anyone but gets frustrated when people do stuff the wrong way. My theory? You better train your ass off so people know how to do their job so it takes pressure off of your shoulders. Second, she's negative about most things. I've always been of the mind that if you're positive about things, life will be much easier and less stressful. Last thing, she's really judgemental. Even though she smokes pot every day after work, I get the condescending look if I even mention that I've gone out and had a few drinks.

We both have the same background: only children, born in FL, raised in the Midwest. But she went through her wild streak before I did (try drinking and smoking at 15) and she never went to college. I guess I'm lucky that this is my winter job and that I don't have base the rest off my life on a dead end front desk job. Ok, I'm done : )