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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
TAKING NOTES - Marie Claire January 2014
I'm starting a new series where I want to share my thoughts on some of the magazines I subscribe to. No one has asked me to do this, but sometimes I just feel like sharing.
I wrote an Instagram post here about the cover. The cover I received in the mail is of Katy Perry, but other than KATY PERRY CONQUERS THE WORLD, SHAKE THINGS UP!, the magazine title Marie Claire, and a photo of Katy Perry nothing else was on the cover. I loved it. I've seen a few other covers for this same issue with the same cover filled with what's inside. That can be helpful to some, but it can spoil it for others. There are a few times in which I didn't buy a mag because I didn't particular care for the person on the cover or what was inside. Then later I find a great article I would have loved to have read if only I bought the mag. For me have few words on the cover solves that issue. I may be more likely to buy just to see what's inside. I love mags, but the cover does deter me from buying sometimes.
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I rarely read the Editors Note (pg13), but this time I took a moment to read it. Being the first issue of the new year most magazines are likely to be about change and making new habits. In the editors note Anne Fulenwider (Editor-In-Chief) mentions a friend who takes a different approach to making choices. Instead of a grand list picks a goal that is more achievable. One example she gave was to wear more white. I myself set a goal in January 2013 to ear more fruits and vegetables and I did. It's not where I want it to be, but it is much better than it was. I encourage people to consider the steps that it will take to reach your ultimate goal and not just the end result.
On page 50 you will find the 2 page spread on Project Runway season 12 winner Dom Streater. I was so happy when she won. I knew from the very first episode that she'd win. She is very talented and deserved that win.
I was so happy to see page 72. It was a short list of shows that will be premiering their new seasons soon. Why was I so happy you ask? Well because I had been lost in the dark about when three of my favorites were going to return. I didn't read the blurb under the images because it contained spoiler alerts and I hate spoilers. So here are the details on my favorites.
Downton Abbey - returns January 5th on PBS
House of Cards - returns February 14th on Netflix
Orange is the New Black - returns early summer on Netflix (hey I need an actual date lol)
I wrote an Instagram post here about the cover. The cover I received in the mail is of Katy Perry, but other than KATY PERRY CONQUERS THE WORLD, SHAKE THINGS UP!, the magazine title Marie Claire, and a photo of Katy Perry nothing else was on the cover. I loved it. I've seen a few other covers for this same issue with the same cover filled with what's inside. That can be helpful to some, but it can spoil it for others. There are a few times in which I didn't buy a mag because I didn't particular care for the person on the cover or what was inside. Then later I find a great article I would have loved to have read if only I bought the mag. For me have few words on the cover solves that issue. I may be more likely to buy just to see what's inside. I love mags, but the cover does deter me from buying sometimes.
Here are the two covers I've found for January 2014. Katy looks great in both, but I personally love the cleaner version!
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I rarely read the Editors Note (pg13), but this time I took a moment to read it. Being the first issue of the new year most magazines are likely to be about change and making new habits. In the editors note Anne Fulenwider (Editor-In-Chief) mentions a friend who takes a different approach to making choices. Instead of a grand list picks a goal that is more achievable. One example she gave was to wear more white. I myself set a goal in January 2013 to ear more fruits and vegetables and I did. It's not where I want it to be, but it is much better than it was. I encourage people to consider the steps that it will take to reach your ultimate goal and not just the end result.
On page 50 you will find the 2 page spread on Project Runway season 12 winner Dom Streater. I was so happy when she won. I knew from the very first episode that she'd win. She is very talented and deserved that win.
I was so happy to see page 72. It was a short list of shows that will be premiering their new seasons soon. Why was I so happy you ask? Well because I had been lost in the dark about when three of my favorites were going to return. I didn't read the blurb under the images because it contained spoiler alerts and I hate spoilers. So here are the details on my favorites.
Downton Abbey - returns January 5th on PBS
House of Cards - returns February 14th on Netflix
Orange is the New Black - returns early summer on Netflix (hey I need an actual date lol)
Images here are my own
Last but not least, the cover story. Sigh. I did not read the entire story. It starts on page 92 and I stopped on page 96. Ok the article ends on 96, but I didn't finish it. I think Katy Perry is ok. I recently heard "Roar" for the first time and I love it, but that's it. I did learn about Katy and the end of her marriage, but that's it. It didn't improve my opinion of Katy. I think she is a good singer and performer. I hadn't seen her movie, Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), so it does make me want to see that soon.
In conclusion (giggle) I enjoyed reading the magazine instead of just glancing through which is what I normally do. No major fashion that I wanted to drool over, but one item has inspired a blog post so more to come soon.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
On my way home from work today...
this guy stops me and here is how the conversation went. Then I have a question to ask.
Him - I know you. We met last year.
Me - No I don't know you. We've never met. I think you have me confused.
Him - We did meet. You gave me your number, but I never called.
Me - No I wouldn't have given you my number. (Was that rude? lol)
Him - Why not? Are you married or with someone? You can't have male friends?
Me - Yeah I was in a relationship so I wouldn't have done that.
Him - Why not? People exchange numbers all the time. Women have male friends when they are in relationships. Some women prefer male friends rather than female friends.
Me - True, but that seems disrespectful to me. (I say this knowing full well that my ex was getting numbers while we were together.)
Him - I understand if you've been with someone for 20 years that you wouldn't do that, but for years it's ok. If you don't then something might be wrong with you.
Me - Well I wouldn't have done that.
Him - Ok well I just wanted to say hi.
Ok. What are you thoughts about women or men getting numbers from the opposite sex while in a relationship?
I do think it's disrespectful to that relationship. Nothing wrong with making friends. Let say you are taking a class with someone or you run into this person all the time at the store. You might start conversations and it is friendly. They are probably in a relationship too. You could exchange numbers because ya'll are just cool and enjoy talking. True friends with no motives. This weekend I met this guy on the train and we talked for about half the ride. Him I would have given my number to. Why? Because #1 I think he's gay. (he was talking about doing a drag show) #2 I enjoyed our conversation. He seemed like a really cool person I would love to be friends with. I never meet people like that. However if someone come up to you like, "Hey can I get cho numba?" "No sorry I'm in a relationship." Am I wrong? Opinions please!
Him - I know you. We met last year.
Me - No I don't know you. We've never met. I think you have me confused.
Him - We did meet. You gave me your number, but I never called.
Me - No I wouldn't have given you my number. (Was that rude? lol)
Him - Why not? Are you married or with someone? You can't have male friends?
Me - Yeah I was in a relationship so I wouldn't have done that.
Him - Why not? People exchange numbers all the time. Women have male friends when they are in relationships. Some women prefer male friends rather than female friends.
Me - True, but that seems disrespectful to me. (I say this knowing full well that my ex was getting numbers while we were together.)
Him - I understand if you've been with someone for 20 years that you wouldn't do that, but for years it's ok. If you don't then something might be wrong with you.
Me - Well I wouldn't have done that.
Him - Ok well I just wanted to say hi.
Ok. What are you thoughts about women or men getting numbers from the opposite sex while in a relationship?
I do think it's disrespectful to that relationship. Nothing wrong with making friends. Let say you are taking a class with someone or you run into this person all the time at the store. You might start conversations and it is friendly. They are probably in a relationship too. You could exchange numbers because ya'll are just cool and enjoy talking. True friends with no motives. This weekend I met this guy on the train and we talked for about half the ride. Him I would have given my number to. Why? Because #1 I think he's gay. (he was talking about doing a drag show) #2 I enjoyed our conversation. He seemed like a really cool person I would love to be friends with. I never meet people like that. However if someone come up to you like, "Hey can I get cho numba?" "No sorry I'm in a relationship." Am I wrong? Opinions please!
Bad News First
I didn't intend to share this information, but a conversation spark some thoughts I had. My stepgrandmother recently passed away. I've known since I was little, but I really didn't know her that well. She was very nice though and I know she will be missed greatly by many.
My sister is currently living with my dad and my grandfather will now most likely move in too. She is afraid he might die while she is alone with him. I told her I understood. I had much more to say about it, but I know my sister and she doesn't like to talk about things that make her uncomfortable. Yet I need to get my thoughts out so here I am.
Not many people can say they understand how she feels and really mean it. I unfortunately know from experience. I think I've mentioned before that my mom passed away. It will be 3 years next month. She would tell me for months the she would get better and everything was ok. I think a few weeks before my mom passed things were different. A little back around information, my mom and I were living together. I worked full time, but I spent my mornings, lunch, and evenings caring for her. The last 2 months were very difficult for both of us. Her mom (my grandmother) passed away October 2010. My mom was sad for a few weeks then she was different. Suddenly she wanted to see people and I knew she was going to die. I didn't want to see her go. I'd hope that when I came to help her in the morning she'd be gone, but I don't think anyone wants to die alone. Especially if they aren't feeling well. If possible you want to be around family. So a few days before Thanksgiving I came home from work as usual. I almost didn't go to work. I felt that maybe I should stay home, but when I asked my mom she said I should go. Something didn't seem right and I thought I should be there just in case, but I went to work. When I came home from lunch she called me to come quickly. I dropped my things and ran to the room. She said she felt uncomfortable and wanted me to rub her back. This had been going on for awhile so I knew what to do except she never said she was uncomfortable. She was laying down, but I could rub her back. She said that wasn't helping and asked me to help her sit up quickly. I did as quickly as I could and started rubbing her back again. She was very quiet and after a few minutes I looked at her and asked if that was helping. After that she almost laid back as if in slow motion and she was gone.
For me it was a traumatic experience that I am still trying to heal from, but I know that is probably what she needed. So I understand that my sister doesn't want to experience such a situation, but you don't know what that person needs or what is best for them. I suppose it may or may not matter, but I'd like to think I brought my mom a little comfort. That it helped to see one of her children before she left the earth. I'm not an expert, but those are my thoughts. Please share your thoughts and experiences.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
My Two Cents...
about the 50 Shades of Grey movie. I actually haven't seen any blogs about it. There are probably tons, but I've been watching Wendy Williams and she has been dishing about the recent cast change. She has also give her opinion about who should now play Christian Grey.
I actually have only read part of the first book. I just could not get into it. I actually don't get why everyone likes it. However I love movies and if the preview is good I will go see it. When attempting to read the book I always pictured someone like Christian Bale. Though I feel he isn't young enough to play this character. i do think he can pull it off because I think about how crazy, but cool he was in American Psycho. I would like to see Cillian Murphy play Christian Gray. He is so cute, lovely eyes, and (I think) a great actor. He reminds me of Christian Bales sometimes. Thought he is only a few years younger than Christian.
Doesn't really matter to me. I just wanted to say what I was thinking. I watch movies because it looks good and rarely because so and so is in it.
I actually have only read part of the first book. I just could not get into it. I actually don't get why everyone likes it. However I love movies and if the preview is good I will go see it. When attempting to read the book I always pictured someone like Christian Bale. Though I feel he isn't young enough to play this character. i do think he can pull it off because I think about how crazy, but cool he was in American Psycho. I would like to see Cillian Murphy play Christian Gray. He is so cute, lovely eyes, and (I think) a great actor. He reminds me of Christian Bales sometimes. Thought he is only a few years younger than Christian.
Doesn't really matter to me. I just wanted to say what I was thinking. I watch movies because it looks good and rarely because so and so is in it.
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