Sunday, November 29, 2015
Nice to Meet You
If I could meet anyone ever, it would have to be my younger self. I do not have any regrets in life, but there are some things that I would change if I were given another shot. For example, college. Yes, I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in International Business. I do not, however, have anywhere near the GPA that I should have gotten. I would go back and teach myself time management at an earlier age. I would also teach myself financial stability at an earlier age. I would probably also tell myself to take up tennis earlier and to invest more time and money in to it. Some other advice I would tell myself is to not sweat the small stuff. Why get worked up about something that doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things? I think that my last piece of advice to myself would be to take more opportunities to travel. I'm almost 29 years old now and I have not been to nearly as many places as I would have liked. There's so much out there to do and see!
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Shuffle It Up
Since I have nothing else better to do (which I really have a lot to do but I'm procrastinating), I decided to put my Spotify on shuffle and list the first 6 songs that pop up with some additional fun info about each of the songs.
1. When I'm Gone - 3 Doors Down: In this song, they sing "love me when I'm gone". Are they talking permanently? Upon listening to it further, it seems to be that the person singing the song is afraid of losing the person that they are singing to. It appears that they will do anything to stay with this person, but then they even admit that maybe they are just blind. I think we are all blind in our own way. There are many, many things in this world that we as humans know are not good for us but we decided to ignore logic and go with what we want to be the best for us. Most of the time, however, holding on is only because we are afraid of the potential pain that would be released if we let go.
2. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellencamp: I really don't have much to say about this song. It reminds me of watching fireworks as a kid because songs like this would be blasting on the stereo as the fireworks peoples attempted to shoot them off in sync to said song.
3. Human Nature - Michael Jackson: This one kinda goes along with the first. There are so many things that we choose to do that we can't explain. Usually the simplest explanation is that it's just human nature. It is human nature to want to avoid pain. It is human nature to avoid things that we potentially see as bad.
4. Bang Bang - Jessie J: I'm really glad that this song is not constantly played on the radio anymore. It's a good song but it can get annoying really quick, especially if you are not a fan of Jessie J. Every time I listen to it, I can't help but wish that Ariana Grande would embrace her younger years instead of trying to be so much older.
5. Life's A Dance - John Michael Montgomery: This song is one of my all time favorite songs. It has such a great message! "Sink or swim, you gotta give it a whirl." "Don't worry about what you don't know." "The longer I live, the more I believe you do have to give if you want to receive." "Life's a dance, you learn as you go." The whole song is about not knowing what the outcome of a specific thing will be, but if you don't try, you will know! "Sometimes you lead. Sometimes you follow." It's really all about taking chances.
6. Slam Dunk - Five: Talk about a throwback. Also, I'm slightly embarrassed that I'm posting that this song is in fact on my playlist. I'm fairly certain that I wasn't even in middle school yet when this song came out. Side note: I really do have a very eclectic taste in music.
1. When I'm Gone - 3 Doors Down: In this song, they sing "love me when I'm gone". Are they talking permanently? Upon listening to it further, it seems to be that the person singing the song is afraid of losing the person that they are singing to. It appears that they will do anything to stay with this person, but then they even admit that maybe they are just blind. I think we are all blind in our own way. There are many, many things in this world that we as humans know are not good for us but we decided to ignore logic and go with what we want to be the best for us. Most of the time, however, holding on is only because we are afraid of the potential pain that would be released if we let go.
2. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellencamp: I really don't have much to say about this song. It reminds me of watching fireworks as a kid because songs like this would be blasting on the stereo as the fireworks peoples attempted to shoot them off in sync to said song.
3. Human Nature - Michael Jackson: This one kinda goes along with the first. There are so many things that we choose to do that we can't explain. Usually the simplest explanation is that it's just human nature. It is human nature to want to avoid pain. It is human nature to avoid things that we potentially see as bad.
4. Bang Bang - Jessie J: I'm really glad that this song is not constantly played on the radio anymore. It's a good song but it can get annoying really quick, especially if you are not a fan of Jessie J. Every time I listen to it, I can't help but wish that Ariana Grande would embrace her younger years instead of trying to be so much older.
5. Life's A Dance - John Michael Montgomery: This song is one of my all time favorite songs. It has such a great message! "Sink or swim, you gotta give it a whirl." "Don't worry about what you don't know." "The longer I live, the more I believe you do have to give if you want to receive." "Life's a dance, you learn as you go." The whole song is about not knowing what the outcome of a specific thing will be, but if you don't try, you will know! "Sometimes you lead. Sometimes you follow." It's really all about taking chances.
6. Slam Dunk - Five: Talk about a throwback. Also, I'm slightly embarrassed that I'm posting that this song is in fact on my playlist. I'm fairly certain that I wasn't even in middle school yet when this song came out. Side note: I really do have a very eclectic taste in music.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Black Diamond Cleaning
The time has finally come! Some of you may already know but I have decided to start my own residential (and potentially commercial) cleaning business! I have just ordered my business cards and they should arrive within the next couple of weeks. I am still in the process of building my website and Facebook page (and now I will probably even get involved in Twitter, Instragram, etc.). As you can see from the title of this blog, my company is going to be called Black Diamond Cleaning. When thinking of the name, I wanted something classy and professional sounding while still having a hint of me in it. It probably took me about three years to think of this name. As I was sitting at my computer going through potential business card templates, I saw one that made this name come to me like an epiphany. As I continue to release my business, I ask your support and to refer any potential clients to me. I will be focused on southeast Nebraska, with most of my business being in Omaha and Lincoln. Look out world! Here I come!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
100 Things About Me
1. Purple is my favorite color.
2. I am obsessed with tennis.
3. I like to clean and I realize that this is weird.
4. It's possible that my fat cat, Yoda, is my BFF. OK not really, but he's pretty nifty.
5. The post office claims that I live in a different place than I actually do.
6. I'm not currently working, and while my bank account is crying, I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
7. I wish that I were fluent in Spanish, American Sign Language, and German. I can hold my own when dealing with Spanish speakers, but I know significantly less ASL and just about no German.
8. Alpha Delta Pi is one of my passions, and I have been lucky enough to be involved directly with three different chapters: Theta Alpha, Beta Alpha, and Alpha Epsilon.
9. I have never broken a bone but have always been curious as to what it would be like.
10. It is on my bucket list to shave my head bald. If I ever go through with this, I will tie in some type of philanthropy.
11. My parents divorced when I was 8 years old.
12. I tend to give people too many chances. With that being said, sometimes people really do make mistakes and should be forgiven. Other people are just not worth my time.
13. If I get a text message and don't respond it's because of one of two reasons: I mentally responded or I never intend on responding. Refer back to number 12.
14. I expect too much out of other people, therefore am constantly disappointed.
15. If I eat buffalo anything, salsa, or anything moderately spicy, my gums and teeth hurt really bad. Unfortunately, I really like buffalo and Mexican food.
16. My middle name is Brianne.
17. When I was born, I was supposed to be a twin but I was the only one that came out.
18. If I were born a boy, I would have been named Jamie.
19. I have two tattoos. One is a portrait of my horse that I had when I was growing up. The other has a sorority reference.
20. I don't really watch much TV, unless it is tennis or really stupid reality TV shows.
21. I don't like the color pink, but I wear it because my skin tone agrees with it.
22. I am in the planning stages of starting my own company.
23. I believe that Wyoming is one of the most peaceful places on the planet.
24. I really like taking baths, and am extremely critical of tubs that are not conducive to taking baths.
25. My favorite number is 8.
26. I do not like Serena Williams or Rafael Nadal.
27. When my life seems to be spiraling out of control, I know I still have a couple people to turn to.
28. I think my way is best.
29. I have a Bachelors of Science in International Business and do absolutely nothing with it.
30. Iceland, Serbia, and Switzerland are the top 3 countries that I want to travel to.
31. I wish I were more financially wise at an earlier age.
32. Large families scare me.
33. I would be completely okay if I never talked to some of my extended family members again, all of which are on one side of the family.
34. Being around people with autism severely stresses me out.
35. I am extremely impatient.
36. I get bored really easily.
37. I don't understand the fascination with American football.
38. Spiders are just wrong.
39. I have a really big heart but usually do not know how to express myself verbally.
40. Up until about a year ago, I never wanted children. Now I don't think it would be too tragic.
41. I absolutely love gummy bears! Especially the new sour ones!
42. Speaking of gummy bears, no one is allowed to eat the green ones except for me.
43. When a passenger in a car, it is highly likely that I will be found dancing like a complete idiot.
44. I wear glasses but have been told it's not necessary. The last time I went a day without wearing them I had a huge headache.
45. I wish I were more adventurous and outgoing.
46. I lose motivation easily.
47. I am highly critical of myself.
48. I do not regret anything in my past.
49. I fight when I should probably give up.
50. I only drink orange juice when I am getting sick. If I ever crave it, something is up.
51. Really small things irritate me.
52. I need to learn how to take a step back and just breathe.
53. I want to make a difference in someone's life.
54. I should communicate with my grandma more often.
55. I wish I could travel more than I do.
56. I enjoy doing things that terrify me.
57. I was bit by a dog when I was a child. Because of this, I was scared of dogs until about age 15. Then I was frequently around a dog that was extremely dumb. Now, I wish I had a golden retriever.
58. Sometimes, I do not like who I am as a person.
59. I detest sour cream, mayonnaise, whipped cream, and cream cheese.
60. Breaking Benjamin is one of my favorite bands.
61. Lilac is the best scent on the face of this planet. It is also my favorite flower.
62. I have not drank caffeine for a little over a year now.
63. If I have a child and it is a boy, he will be named Alex. This is non-negotiable.
64. I can tell when my period will come just based off of food cravings.
65. I could live in Germany.
66. I have been (after this weekend) a bridesmaid in three weddings.
67. I despise loud noises. I can sit in silence for longs periods of time. I usually do this after social functions because the white noise in my ears is too loud for me.
68. I must use a large towel because I prefer to treat it more like a blanket instead of a drying mechanism.
69. If I were to get married today, I know who my bridal party would consist of.
70. Wells Fargo is the worst company in the history of the world.
71. Catholic church scares me.
72. I know a lot of really smart people that make a lot of really stupid decisions.
73. I am currently reading book number 5 of the Harry Potter series. I frequently want to jump through the pages and strangle Umbridge.
74. I once hit a tennis ball so hard that I put a hole in it.
75. Green is a pretty neat color, but it's not as good as purple.
76. I wouldn't mind having the chance to re-do my college years.
77. I can't stand it when anyone touches my face.
78. My favorite feautre on a guy is a nice back.
79. The smile comes in a close second.
80. When I have dreams with tornadoes in them, they are so creepy real. In said dreams, I always celebrate the fact that I finally witnessed a tornado in person. I know I'm strange but I think this would be an interesting experience.
81. I have contemplated admitting myself to an institution on multiple occasions.
82. I am slightly addicted to Pet Rescue Saga and Paradise Bay.
83. I have more books on my bookshelf than I will ever get close to reading.
84. I want to get my Masters degree but I have no idea in what.
85. I wish smartphones and tablets were never invented, although I find this tablet pretty awesome.
86. One of my favorite movies is Cheats. Everyone needs to go watch it immediately.
87. Same goes for She's the Man, which I have been quoting a lot lately even though it's been a minute since I've seen it.
88. I might faint if I met Channing Tatum.
89. When I was in middle school, a kid through an ice chunk at me and hit me in the head. The first person that was there to make sure I was okay was the person that was the farthest away from me when it occurred.
90. There are certain people that I wish I could still talk to.
91. I rode horses a lot as a kid. To this day, one of the best forms of therapy is to jump on the back of a horse and go.
92. My other therapy involves a little yellow fuzzy ball, a racquet, a net, a court, and another person is optional. If no person, a wall.
93. I love Disney movies.
94. I will not watch a movie unless I have read the book first. This does not include Harry Potter, even though I have not seen all of those.
95. I like surprises.
96. I could be a food ambassador to Runza.
97. I have plantar faciitis in both of my feet, but it's been much more manageable since I no longer have to wear Shoes for Crews.
98. I want to buy a Ford F-150.
99. I tend to be more pessimistic than I want to.
100. I have made extremely questionable decisions when it comes to past relationships.
2. I am obsessed with tennis.
3. I like to clean and I realize that this is weird.
4. It's possible that my fat cat, Yoda, is my BFF. OK not really, but he's pretty nifty.
5. The post office claims that I live in a different place than I actually do.
6. I'm not currently working, and while my bank account is crying, I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
7. I wish that I were fluent in Spanish, American Sign Language, and German. I can hold my own when dealing with Spanish speakers, but I know significantly less ASL and just about no German.
8. Alpha Delta Pi is one of my passions, and I have been lucky enough to be involved directly with three different chapters: Theta Alpha, Beta Alpha, and Alpha Epsilon.
9. I have never broken a bone but have always been curious as to what it would be like.
10. It is on my bucket list to shave my head bald. If I ever go through with this, I will tie in some type of philanthropy.
11. My parents divorced when I was 8 years old.
12. I tend to give people too many chances. With that being said, sometimes people really do make mistakes and should be forgiven. Other people are just not worth my time.
13. If I get a text message and don't respond it's because of one of two reasons: I mentally responded or I never intend on responding. Refer back to number 12.
14. I expect too much out of other people, therefore am constantly disappointed.
15. If I eat buffalo anything, salsa, or anything moderately spicy, my gums and teeth hurt really bad. Unfortunately, I really like buffalo and Mexican food.
16. My middle name is Brianne.
17. When I was born, I was supposed to be a twin but I was the only one that came out.
18. If I were born a boy, I would have been named Jamie.
19. I have two tattoos. One is a portrait of my horse that I had when I was growing up. The other has a sorority reference.
20. I don't really watch much TV, unless it is tennis or really stupid reality TV shows.
21. I don't like the color pink, but I wear it because my skin tone agrees with it.
22. I am in the planning stages of starting my own company.
23. I believe that Wyoming is one of the most peaceful places on the planet.
25. My favorite number is 8.
26. I do not like Serena Williams or Rafael Nadal.
27. When my life seems to be spiraling out of control, I know I still have a couple people to turn to.
28. I think my way is best.
29. I have a Bachelors of Science in International Business and do absolutely nothing with it.
30. Iceland, Serbia, and Switzerland are the top 3 countries that I want to travel to.
31. I wish I were more financially wise at an earlier age.
32. Large families scare me.
33. I would be completely okay if I never talked to some of my extended family members again, all of which are on one side of the family.
34. Being around people with autism severely stresses me out.
35. I am extremely impatient.
36. I get bored really easily.
37. I don't understand the fascination with American football.
38. Spiders are just wrong.
39. I have a really big heart but usually do not know how to express myself verbally.
40. Up until about a year ago, I never wanted children. Now I don't think it would be too tragic.
41. I absolutely love gummy bears! Especially the new sour ones!
42. Speaking of gummy bears, no one is allowed to eat the green ones except for me.
43. When a passenger in a car, it is highly likely that I will be found dancing like a complete idiot.
44. I wear glasses but have been told it's not necessary. The last time I went a day without wearing them I had a huge headache.
45. I wish I were more adventurous and outgoing.
46. I lose motivation easily.
47. I am highly critical of myself.
48. I do not regret anything in my past.
49. I fight when I should probably give up.
50. I only drink orange juice when I am getting sick. If I ever crave it, something is up.
51. Really small things irritate me.
52. I need to learn how to take a step back and just breathe.
53. I want to make a difference in someone's life.
54. I should communicate with my grandma more often.
55. I wish I could travel more than I do.
56. I enjoy doing things that terrify me.
57. I was bit by a dog when I was a child. Because of this, I was scared of dogs until about age 15. Then I was frequently around a dog that was extremely dumb. Now, I wish I had a golden retriever.
58. Sometimes, I do not like who I am as a person.
59. I detest sour cream, mayonnaise, whipped cream, and cream cheese.
60. Breaking Benjamin is one of my favorite bands.
61. Lilac is the best scent on the face of this planet. It is also my favorite flower.
62. I have not drank caffeine for a little over a year now.
63. If I have a child and it is a boy, he will be named Alex. This is non-negotiable.
64. I can tell when my period will come just based off of food cravings.
65. I could live in Germany.
66. I have been (after this weekend) a bridesmaid in three weddings.
67. I despise loud noises. I can sit in silence for longs periods of time. I usually do this after social functions because the white noise in my ears is too loud for me.
68. I must use a large towel because I prefer to treat it more like a blanket instead of a drying mechanism.
69. If I were to get married today, I know who my bridal party would consist of.
70. Wells Fargo is the worst company in the history of the world.
71. Catholic church scares me.
72. I know a lot of really smart people that make a lot of really stupid decisions.
73. I am currently reading book number 5 of the Harry Potter series. I frequently want to jump through the pages and strangle Umbridge.
74. I once hit a tennis ball so hard that I put a hole in it.
75. Green is a pretty neat color, but it's not as good as purple.
76. I wouldn't mind having the chance to re-do my college years.
77. I can't stand it when anyone touches my face.
78. My favorite feautre on a guy is a nice back.
79. The smile comes in a close second.
80. When I have dreams with tornadoes in them, they are so creepy real. In said dreams, I always celebrate the fact that I finally witnessed a tornado in person. I know I'm strange but I think this would be an interesting experience.
81. I have contemplated admitting myself to an institution on multiple occasions.
82. I am slightly addicted to Pet Rescue Saga and Paradise Bay.
83. I have more books on my bookshelf than I will ever get close to reading.
84. I want to get my Masters degree but I have no idea in what.
85. I wish smartphones and tablets were never invented, although I find this tablet pretty awesome.
86. One of my favorite movies is Cheats. Everyone needs to go watch it immediately.
87. Same goes for She's the Man, which I have been quoting a lot lately even though it's been a minute since I've seen it.
88. I might faint if I met Channing Tatum.
89. When I was in middle school, a kid through an ice chunk at me and hit me in the head. The first person that was there to make sure I was okay was the person that was the farthest away from me when it occurred.
90. There are certain people that I wish I could still talk to.
91. I rode horses a lot as a kid. To this day, one of the best forms of therapy is to jump on the back of a horse and go.
92. My other therapy involves a little yellow fuzzy ball, a racquet, a net, a court, and another person is optional. If no person, a wall.
93. I love Disney movies.
94. I will not watch a movie unless I have read the book first. This does not include Harry Potter, even though I have not seen all of those.
95. I like surprises.
96. I could be a food ambassador to Runza.
97. I have plantar faciitis in both of my feet, but it's been much more manageable since I no longer have to wear Shoes for Crews.
98. I want to buy a Ford F-150.
99. I tend to be more pessimistic than I want to.
100. I have made extremely questionable decisions when it comes to past relationships.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Demon Spawn
This blog is supposed to be about something that I feel strongly about. Well, something I feel strongly about is children. I am not a fan of kids, nor do I have patience for them. I never, ever, ever want to have kids. Why you ask? Because in today's society, I would be deemed a bad mother. I would not be my child's best friend. I would be their parent. I would punish them when they did wrong. If they came home with a bad grade, I would ask them what they did instead of running to the teacher demanding that they change the grade. I do not believe that children should be coddled. It's a tough world out there. If you don't teach them perseverance at a young age, they may never learn it.
To be fair, though, there are other reasons that I do not wish to ever have children. One of those reasons is that I'm currently not financially stable enough to support another life, and I don't see this changing to that extreme anytime soon. I am financially stable enough for me, however. Another reason is that there is so much to see in this world. Beautiful places and exotic locations. There is no ounce of me that pictures a vacation with a child in tow.
Granted, maybe some of my view on having children is linked to that fact that I have no idea how to deal with them. In my 27 years, I've held two children. The second one I wasn't too worried about dropping since I've seen him fall over from a sitting position and hit his head on the floor, in which he had no response and the mother started laughing. Now that kid is going places!
And if by some freak accident of nature occurs and have a child, I hope that he or she would make me as proud as this momma has to be of her boy:
Monday, May 12, 2014
Five Ways to Win My Heart
1. Be passionate about my passions. Tennis, traveling, and Alpha Delta Pi are those said passions. Actually, I think I'll retract that first sentence. Although being passionate about my passions would be fantastic, I think I'm okay with being allowed to be passionate about my passions. Be supportive of me being addicted to tennis instead of making fun of me for it. Listen to me vent when my sorority makes me want to rip my hair out. Take trips with me or just be willing to visit new things in the area.
2. Allow me to be me. I'm a strange being. I'm proud of being strange. There is no other me in this world. I'm blunt. I laugh at myself. I'm too sarcastic for my own good. I'm open minded and allow others to be their true self. I'm completely okay if you don't like me, just don't try to change me to benefit you.
3. Be yourself. I do not want to be with a sheep. I want you to have your own thoughts and opinions and be able to back them up. I want you to have your own passions and not care how dorky or nerdy they are. Be true to yourself. Don't lie to yourself and don't lie to me.
4. Respect me. I'm a lady, not a play thing. It does not get you any brownie points if you state your opinion on my body, except if you called me beautiful or pretty. Everyone knows that guys typically have on subject on their minds. Keep it as a thought and please don't verbalize it. It's usually not very becoming.
5. Spoil me. Okay, maybe not spoil me, but make me feel wanted. I want to know that you are thinking about me. For example: 'good morning' texts, flowers just because, little things just because they reminded you of me, taking me out.
2. Allow me to be me. I'm a strange being. I'm proud of being strange. There is no other me in this world. I'm blunt. I laugh at myself. I'm too sarcastic for my own good. I'm open minded and allow others to be their true self. I'm completely okay if you don't like me, just don't try to change me to benefit you.
3. Be yourself. I do not want to be with a sheep. I want you to have your own thoughts and opinions and be able to back them up. I want you to have your own passions and not care how dorky or nerdy they are. Be true to yourself. Don't lie to yourself and don't lie to me.
4. Respect me. I'm a lady, not a play thing. It does not get you any brownie points if you state your opinion on my body, except if you called me beautiful or pretty. Everyone knows that guys typically have on subject on their minds. Keep it as a thought and please don't verbalize it. It's usually not very becoming.
5. Spoil me. Okay, maybe not spoil me, but make me feel wanted. I want to know that you are thinking about me. For example: 'good morning' texts, flowers just because, little things just because they reminded you of me, taking me out.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Money for Nothing
A couple of weeks ago now, I was pulled into the office by my boss. I had not been previously called in for a meeting and had only been working there for about two months. Naturally, I was thinking, 'what'd I do?!?!' But then, she said she had to talk to another inspector first because she needed to be scolded. So then I figured that I wasn't getting in trouble or she would have just talked to me while I was there instead of calling me back later. Approximately one hour later, she called the assistant executive housekeeper to the office and then called me right after, saying she wanted to talk to us both together. So then I go in to this meeting and it starts with the executive housekeeper saying, "I've told you this before, but you remind me a lot of myself." She goes on to say that she thinks I'm bored in my position and thinks that I need to take on more responsibility and need to be challenged more. She asked if I would like to be a permanent opener and take over lost and found and basically be the next assistant in training. The only matter of business that still needs to be handled is that I think this should constitute a raise (my 90 days is coming up so I'm waiting until then).
This whole situation got me thinking, though. I've told many people before that I do not think that money is the have all or end all of the world. My job can be very stressful. I take complaints from my housekeepers on a very regular basis. I get ignored by my fellow inspectors because they are high strung and I told them so. Also, I am pulled in a billion different directions on a regular basis. Even though it's stressful and causes over-stimulation, I love my job. To me, this is more important than making a lot of money. Call me crazy, but I would rather work at a place I love versus being absolutely miserable and having more money than I know what to do with. Granted, since moving back to Nebraska, I actually have fun money. I haven't been able to say that in years! I guess, in a nut shell, moving back to Nebraska was definitely the right decision.
This whole situation got me thinking, though. I've told many people before that I do not think that money is the have all or end all of the world. My job can be very stressful. I take complaints from my housekeepers on a very regular basis. I get ignored by my fellow inspectors because they are high strung and I told them so. Also, I am pulled in a billion different directions on a regular basis. Even though it's stressful and causes over-stimulation, I love my job. To me, this is more important than making a lot of money. Call me crazy, but I would rather work at a place I love versus being absolutely miserable and having more money than I know what to do with. Granted, since moving back to Nebraska, I actually have fun money. I haven't been able to say that in years! I guess, in a nut shell, moving back to Nebraska was definitely the right decision.
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