Success

SUCCESS: At age 4 success is . . not peeing in your pants. At age 12 success is . having friends. At age 16 success is . . . having a drivers license. At age 35 success is . . . having money. At age 50 success is . . . having money. At age 70 success is . . . having a drivers license. At age 75 success is . . . having friends. At age 80 success is . . . not peeing in your pants.

I Couldn't Resist...

7 Secrets of Highly Successful People

Donna, your secret to success is to be Ambitious You have high aspirations for your life and tend to expect the best from yourself and those around you. Because of your ambition, it's also likely that you've developed a pretty clear vision of your future and are working steadily to achieve it. Sitting back waiting for opportunities isn't your typical style. In fact, the people around you can probably spot the "can-do" attitude that glows from within you from a mile away. Your ambition puts you in a good light in front of colleagues who probably view you as extremely resourceful and driven. They see this in you each time you make a quick decision or draft up a new plan before it's even asked for. For you, sitting around and waiting for the next project to drop from the sky is not a way of life.

Class Clown Crush

Donna, your crush is the Class Clown Seriously forks. Only a guy with a great sense of humor stands a chance of making it as your fun-loving sweetie. Going back-to-school doesn't have to be a bland and boring time. With a funny and cute guy to crush on, things will definitely put a smile on your face. Even when attending mandatory student assemblies and classes that last for days, you're a girl with an active mind and funny bone. Thankfully, your new crush should liven up even the dullest of moments. Maybe he's cracking jokes in History class, writing witty pieces for the newspaper, or hamming it up in the lunchroom. Wherever you find him, you'll be in for an entertaining school year!

Abstract Reasoning

Donna, your true talent is abstract reasoning Your ability to look at information abstractly means you have a rich imagination. You're one of those rare people who can mix two unrelated ideas together to come up with a great new one. Most people aren't as skillful as you are at applying knowledge outside of its usual context. How do we know that's your true talent? While you were taking the test, we calculated your responses to each test question and rated your skills in 5 areas. You scored highest on abstract reasoning. Your combination of strategic thinking and creativity can be an incredible value in both business and social environments. And that's just a small part of what we know about you from your test results. You also have other hidden talents that can have a dramatic effect on your career, your life and how other people see you.

Detective

Donna, you're a Detective! The mysteries of man and nature stretch out before you, just waiting for your inquisitive mind. In your undying quest for the truth, you're best at finding solutions to complex problems. As a passionate and determined detective, you don't have time for a deputy. It's just as well really, since you work best alone, perhaps pondering the clues from your library or lab. You thrive on the problem-solving process, you could trouble shoot for NASA, and you won't rest until the questions are answered. The world could use a few more like you. Who's like you: Margaret Mead (famous American anthropologist) Likely careers: Detective, FBI agent, mathematician, philosopher, financial analyst, intelligence officer

Masculine Focus

I've been taking some of the online tests on Tickle and if you know me this won't be any surprise at all in my opinion. Donna, you're 86% masculine This is based on how you scored on a variety of traits that, founded on classic research and our own studies, are typically associated with men.You're also 14% feminine, which is based on how you scored on traits that are typically associated with women. When we compare your results with other women it shows that you are somewhat more masculine than other women. more masculine than other women.But what is gender identity exactly? A person's gender identity is defined by the extent to which they see themselves as masculine or feminine. Every person possesses both masculine and feminine qualities to some degree, however the extent to which each person has these qualities differs widely. While you were taking the test, we calculated your scores in 6 areas typically defined as masculine and 6 areas typically defined as feminine.

Change

Just a quick post since it's been a few days. I've had a lot going on this past week, and have made some changes over the weekend in attempt to make some progress for me. There is a lot I need to get caught up on - sleep being in the top 5. Back to school and work tomorrow, and I must say - I'm ready!

Sunset

I don't know what the hell is wrong with me today but I need a good cry. This looks like a good place to have one. More later...

Italy

I'm just in the mood to post pics taken in different parts of the world I'd like to visit someday...

The Four Agreements

I've been reading a book titled The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and decided to post what it's referring to. I work a twelve-step program of recovery and this book has helped me to realize some of my spiritual side. The four agreements are these: 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don't take anything personally. 3. Don't make assumptions. 4. Always do your best. I haven't finished the book yet, so I'm sure I'll post more here as I do. In the meantime, go checkout Amazon.com's editorial reviews for more info. We all need some help with this thing called life, I found a little in this book and hope to pass it to someone else.

Africa

Everytime something goes wrong in my life - or just doesn't go my way...I say something about moving to Africa. I'm sure it sounds far fetched to most of the people in my life but I'd honestly love to go to Africa - but I'm not real sure I'd bother to come back! At any rate, here are some pics for those of you thinking about me sitting in Africa pissed off holding a bowl of rice with flies around my head...

Sleep Deprivation

I started out the day with a piss poor attitude because I haven't had enough sleep in several days. During my nine o'clock class I decided to say a prayer to the powers that be and ask for a new light to be shed on my day. The clouds lifted, birds sang, ...okay - not really. I got out of class early, cranked up some Nelly tunes and there ya go. Mood/personality change was underway. At any rate, it looks like a busy weekend once again for me. A friend of mine from Oklahoma is in town and we don't get to see each other very often so I'm looking forward to just hanging out. I'm hoping to get a new digital camera soon so that I can post some pics on here instead of all this boring text. Don't get me wrong, words are nice but I get much more out of the scenery. LMAO

Making Memories of Us

Keith Urban

I'm gonna be here for you baby I'll be a man of my word Speak the language in a voice that you have never heard I wanna sleep with you forever And I wanna die in your arms In a cabin by a meadow where the wild bees swarm And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you And I'll earn your trust making memories of us I wanna honor your motherI wanna learn from your pa I wanna steal your attention like a bad outlaw I wanna stand out in a crowd for you A man among menI wanna make your world better than it's ever been And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you And I'll earn your trust making memories of us We'll follow the rainbow Wherever the four winds blow And there'll be a new day Comin' your way I'm gonna be here for you from now on This you know somehow You've been stretched to the limits but it's alright now And I'm gonna make you a promise If there's life after this I'm gonna be there to meet you with a warm, wet kiss And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you And I'll earn your trust making memories of us I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you And I'll win your trust making memories of us

Suicide, Chicken, Etc.

Nothing special really going on today. I went to class this morning, contemplated suicide with a keyboard or mouse but fell asleep instead, then went to work. Anyway, on a whole other note - I have been experimenting with this recipe that's similar to my fave dish at Carino's and I think I've perfected it just about. Good enough to cook for a small crowd anyway, and they loved it. So if you want the top secret recipe (LMAO) just shoot me an email and I'll send it to you. And in case you don't know me very well, it's chicken. Yeah, I know - my life is real interesting these days. Oh well, could be worse - I could be missing in action somewhere...

Embrace the Moment

What's up world? Yeah, yeah...I know - what the hell am I so happy about huh? I guess it's partially pink cloud, and partially the fact that life is just pretty damn good right now. For once in my life I feel like things are moving forward the way they are supposed to. Tomorrow might be different but right now I'm trying to embrace the moment for what it's worth. It's a friend of mine's 5 years clean birthday, so happy birthday!!! You've been a great friend to me, and I hope we'll remain friends for years to come. Although I've rocked my own boat here lately in sobriety, I hope you know you've been an inspiration to me that this can work.

Day Five

Here I am - it's Day Five - and I haven't choked anyone. So far, so good. I was sick most of the weekend but managed to drag myself out of bed this morning and I'm now sitting in class hoping for a small earthquake or something. It's taking a lot of patience to make it through this semester since most of what we are covering in my three classes I already know. I lost my voice this weekend so I guess blogging will be my main method of communication for the next day or so while I recover. At any rate, just thought I'm ramble here a little while we are covering screen resolution here in class!!! UGH...

Starting Over

I don't think I know anyone that likes to start over in doing anything, but yesterday was Day One for me (again). Right now I'm scared about starting over but I believe that sometimes people have to screw up to realize what they were doing wrong in the first place. I've known for a while I wasn't doing what I should be, and in the back of my mind somewhere I knew I'd have to start over. Now I'm here, it's Day Two and I'm more aware of what I have to do - and what I absolutely cannot do - to make this thing called life work for me. This evening I'll be hanging with others working the same program, and that was one of the things I didn't do the first time around. So here I go...

It's Been a While

Just a quick post to let anyone reading know I'm still among the living. The past couple weeks or so have been rough but I'm trying to get back on track with my life. There is a lot to be done so all donations and shoulders to cry on are accepted at this point. I have decided to drop one of my classes this semester so that will help lighten the load a little - and the rest will work out with a little time and effort. If you're reading this please say a little prayer to the powers that be for me.