http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/

Please check out my Health care blog post.

2010 in review.

Sorry guys. I left the article I was writing at work, so It will me posted in 2011. Have a great New Year's eve.
Here is to a new year and a new decade that is full of joys, successes and positive growth.

Cheers!

Congratulation to big sis.. Alanis Morissette

Congratulations to Alanis and her hubby Mario on the birth of their son Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway. A Christmas day baby.
Welcome to the fold Ever. Your are one lucky baby and they are one lucky duo to have you.


Cheers!

Merry Christmas

Season's greetings all! I spent christmas day re-connecting with a few of my favorite holiday movies. In the evening I went out to dinner with a friend. All and all it was my kind of day.
Hope 2011 brings everyone time to accomplish their personal and or professional goals.

cheers
M.

Reading "Health Policymaking in the United States

I am reading "Health Policymaking in the United States" by Beaufort B. Longest, Jr, a book I saved from my mba curriculum. I think this is the excellent time to read this book and review Health policymaking since the climate is boiling with Health care news due to the passage of the Health care Reform bill and also since I am seeking a job that deals with health care policies.

Random medical-financial stuff

Off to physical therapy again, the third time in 5 years. I am taking this as a sign of a new job approaching because the last time I was in physicial therapy I had the opportunity to quit a job that was not working for my soul or my life goals to seek out one that does.

With that said, the not so fun part will not be the strain on my muslces but the one on my wallet and credit card for I will have to pay co-insurance for every visit.. My doctor suggested that I go 2 to 3 times a week for 4 to 6 weeks.
Cheers.

Have a great week!

WORLD AIDS DAY

I just posted a blog about World AIDS DAY. Please check it out.. If you do not have the time.. Please take 15 secs of silence for those that have died from the disease, including the activist and scientist that worked to eradicate it.
http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2010/12/world-aids-day.html

11/11/2010

God’s Instruments for me
I cannot wait to see your face, when you find out I know the secret you are keeping from me,
When you realize I am the master of my domain,
When you realize, God is using you as an instrument in my life,
and when he no longer needs you for that purpose, another will take your place.

In the workplace

In the work place is up to you to learn what you need to do your job, everyone is competing with everyone else so no one has the time to help anyone else learn.

The ever changing world

Our world is ever-changing; people do not seem to realize it,
They do not realize it because maybe my world is the only one that is changing, or maybe they are afraid to look.

sorry-missed my 2 year aniversary.

The 2nd anniversary for this blog was on November 12th, I was at home sick and I did not have time to check my blogs.
I am still sick and the early darkness and waiting for a new job opportunity is not helping much.

checkin-in

Nothing much has been going on at my end, I started job-hunting again, I have been spending more time tweeting since I found tweet friends with shared interest, I am still learning French and I started learning Spanish. I was telling one of my former professors about wanting to get my career to the next level and wanting a job in health care policy and affairs, as oppose to managing people, and now I have more help with my hunt.

I am still helping promote the independent Movie Radio Free Albemuth, I want you all to go to www.radiofreealbemuth.com and learn more about it. You can also get the link for their facebook page from this site so that you can “like” them on facebook. The more people that do like the movie, they higher the chance of getting the movie in theaters, the production team is working hard and it is a worthy think to support. Please share this website with your friends, colleague and followers.

Happy Friday!

forget what?

Yesterday as I parked my car, I saw the UPS truck pull in the front of my building, I ran and caught up to the delivery man, let him in the building, we both proceed to the elevator and got out on the 4th floor, he went left and I went right. Early this morning I found the parcel I have been waiting for in front of my door. The whole time I was thinking maybe he has a parcel for me, I got into by apartment and forgot to check and see if he did.

What can the republicans do with the Health reform bill

http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2010/11/republicans-are-now-in-control-of-house.html

Check out poet "William Blake"

I had decided to focus on reading health care articles and catching up on news stories instead of books but the other day after reading several twits about William Blake, I decided to check him out.
According to Google, William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. His prophetic poetry has been said to form "what is in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the English language". His visual artistry has led one contemporary art critic to proclaim him "far and away the greatest artist Britain has ever produced"

From what I have read, so way I can see why he is considered the greatest artist Britain has produced and why one of my twitter friends said, “You have not lived if you have not read William Blake”.

Thanks for the inner peace- Shout out.

Thinking about how my mood has improved this year as opposed to last year makes me grateful for my discovery of meditation and spiritual practices. This year I have learned how to get myself out of my depressive mood quicker, I have learned how not to make life irritants get to me, how to stay present and focus on following my life path.

I want to give a shout out to the following: Wade Morissette for sharing with us his yoga teaching and spiritual practice in a book, Claire Zammit and Catherine Woodward-Thomas of the feminine power movement for their “Keys to feminine Power” that encourages people especially women use their voice and abilities to create a better world, to Debbie Ford for her free meditation and prayers and to Peggy Romento for your free meditation gifts.

Lastly I want to give a shout out to God for my job, gifts, abilities, my friends, relatives (especially my new Nephew), my mentors and teachers..

Sending Love and Light to all
MC.

My new health blog

I am glad that I started my new health blog, it a very effective way for keeping abreast of what is going on in my field since I don't work on health care issues.

Here is the link to my lastest post:
http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2010/10/from-kaiser-weekly-update-10152010.html

Health care reform and the elections.

http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2010/10/healthcare-reform-and-upcoming.html

Radio Free Albemuth (the movie) - my first movie screening.

Yesterday I went to the screening of the movie "Radio Free Albemuth", an independent film based on the novel of the same name by Phillip K. Dick, in New York City Gotham film festival. After viewing a certain movie that will remain nameless, I had become turned off to seeing any movie based on a book, but I am glad I went and saw this one because it did not disappoint. The lead cast, which includes Alanis Morissette and Jonathan Scarfe, were fantastic in their roles and the supporting cast was great as well. I highly recommend seeing this movie and becoming their fan on facebook. It was great meeting the writer/director John Alan Simon and the co- producer Elizabeth Karr (who is now my friend on twitter). The screening was followed by a QA session and a reception. Please support independent films; they do much better materials than the blockbusters. http://www.radiofreealbemuth.com/blog/

my health care assessment- My privacy life is being invaded.

They want my height, weight, blood pressure, dates of last screening, cholesterol (HDL and LDL).

http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2010/10/health-risk-assessment-for-whose.html

Using Astrology to pick a the perfect birth date and time

Article on the WSJ online, explains how Indians use astrology to scedule c-section so their children will be born on lucky date.

The feminist divide

Someone posted on twitter that parents spent such effort wanting or teaching their kids to walk and talk, and when the kids can walk and talk, the parents want the to sit down and shut up.

Listening this bloggingheads.tv episode makes me think of how this twitter comment relates to the disdain older feminist feel for younger feminist. The old feminist want all young women to have choices, to go out and fight for what the want, and to be authentic, but they get offended when the choices they younger women make differs from their own, they get offended when the younger women make choices they cannot imagine.

I started an health care blog.

http://heathcarehappenings.blogspot.com/2010/09/stadardizing-ehr-stage-on.html

Solace

My time,
My space,
My place,
was all created for me to be comfortable, to be authentic, to be able breathe.

Loss

Loss is a powerful thing, a powerful thing that shakes one’s core and forces change when one does not want change.
Loss creates sadness and emptiness in people, and unavoidable feelings.
When someone you care about looses something, it feels like you yourself lost something.
Loss brings unwanted endings, new beginnings that requires people to re-adjust their lives, and cancel certain hopes...

Attempting Meditation

I am all about internal peace and compassion, so lately I have been attempting to meditate, and attempting is the word. I find it very difficult to quite the mind. I am going to try some of the the different kinds of meditation practices ( there are hundreds) and see which one, two or three suits me the most. I might have to re-read the Dalai larma's book for some tips or take a class.

Mercury's retrograding will soon end......

Mercury is the planet of communication and the ruling planet of Geminis and Virgos. It is know as God's messenger and for it swiftness and quickness. Astrologers say that since mercury move so fast about 4 times a year it has to back track because it goes to far off it course... sounds like Geminis.

On my tweeter astrologers keep asking how this retrograde is affecting us, some people have reported communication problems whiles others like me have just chilled and relax, taking this as a downtime. Some of us know that we have to be careful of what we ask for during this period because we will get it and sooner or later we will be regretting it.

But it will be over soon and with all the news I have received from close friends in the past couple of weeks things are about to speed up for me because I am right in the middle of all the wedding plans, babies coming, and for me personal it will be a job prospect... End of 2010 and 2011 is going to be full of new opportunities and faces.
Busy Busy Busy.. Fun fun fun, well for me at least.

I just got the 20011 planner that was ordered for me at work, normally I look at future calendar with disdain, but just know it was with awe...

hello

Yesterday the ladies of the femininepower moment and their guests (which includes my favorite sister from another parent Alanis) were talking about "the evolution of love".. They came up with some cool ideas.

I think if we all know who we are, if we know embrace all sides of ourselves, we will build better relationships in life, gravitate to others who will support us and and moving away from those that poison our spirit.

http://attendthisevent.com/?eventid=14784177
Feel free to listen in. It feel really great to hear others talk about some the thoughts that have been ruminating in my head over the years..
These ladies are not only thinkers, they are doers who are willing to share and have others join them in evolution.

I am loving the book "EAT, PRAY, LOVE" by Elizabeth Gilbert, God, and balancing life

I am glad I decided to get the book “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert instead of rushing out and seeing the movie. The book is her memoir about the trip she took to Italy, Indonesia and India (the three Is she called it) after her divorce. She went to Italy for beauty, to India for spirituality and to Indonesia to learn how to balance to two.
So to know more read the book, and go see the movie as well just for fun.

In the book when I got to the part where she mentioned some of the many names used for God around the world, I thought about something my Grand-ma said to me when I was around six years old, when I asked her if all the religions have a different God. She told me, all the different religious worship the same God, and their religious practices are their ways of worshiping God; I though that was great and that God must be thrilled to have so many religions. Now I can include spiritual practices to that since I was clueless about them back then. It also helped reconciled the fact that I felt bad that we were always asked to say prayers the Christian way even though my schools had more Muslim student.

A week ago when Alanis was on Chelsea Lately, Chelsea asked her what religion was she or what she believed, Alanis' response was that "the truth of who we are innate goodness and the whole journey is all about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that"

So the goal is the enjoy life, find ways to deal with obstacles and negativity and stay grounded. That is message that the universe is giving me these days. Why else I am hearing all this.

This is a great find.. a way to stay current while you work

http://bloggingheads.tv/diavlogs

The article from Linda Rossin that's the talk of the town.

Seriously it is about survival, and for most women survival is become the best you and being the best you does not include becoming 100% dependent on another person and or having your identity defined by another person.


http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/07/the-end-of-men/8135/

another NY TIMES ARTICLE

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/03/opinion/03brooks.html

I love these two distinctions, “the summoned life” and “well-planned life”. Lately, I have been viewing my life from the “summoned life” perspective and it has helped me handled my currently non-productive profession life and the disappointment in not finding a job that matches my educational skills. I am constantly asking myself: why am I here in this place where I do not have the opportunity to reach my potential?, what does God want me to do, what am I being used for? After listening to my staff, I know why I am here now, but I also know my time is limited.

Job creating.

Loved this article from the New York times. I think this author took a peak into my head friday.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/business/01view.html?fta=y

what's hot

7/27/2010

Intelligence
The ability to laugh at oneself
Easy-going
Communication
Strength
Supportive
Generous
Compassionate
Respect for self and all
Authentic
Not afraid to evolve
Embrace the Masculine and Feminine
Open to new things, people and experiences
Spiritual

Interesting.. Coincidence?

Last week i decided that i would treat my staff to lunch..
The card i got this morning from Astrology-


The Judgment card suggests that my alter ego is The Compassionate One, whose superpower lies in revelation of my life and worldly events. I will reflect a sense of gratitude for my life and those involved by showing humility, forgiveness and charity. By doing so, I feel a strong redemption for past events -- a great liberating feeling. I have punished myself enough and am free at last. Clearing the conscience through forgiving yourself and others can bring an overwhelming sense of peace and joy."


Karma is a bitch i tell you peeps...

Another Vitamin D study

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100712/hl_afp/healthresearchusfinlandparkinsons_20100712221415

I started researching low Vitamin D levels last month after I was put on V-D therapy for 13 weeks and also as possible cause to why my right arm is being a bitch to me. Suddenly other scientist are publishing articles like the one above linking Vitamin Difieceincy to many ailments.

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcuim so it makes sense that low levels of iit is linked to many muscle related ailments.
Now lets let the other Doctors know.

V-D has been linked to Parkinson, Dementia, bone disorders, muscle fatigue.. Now scientists are investigating to see if it has any part in autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Warren Buffet's Advice

7/8/2010

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20100708/bs_yblog_upshot/buffett-recounts-the-best-advice-hes-ever-received

Warren Buffet best advice he had ever receive was “The Power of Unconditional love and this was gifted to him by his father, the feeling that he could always go back home - I translated to mean the gift of risk taking. If someone knows that there would always be place for them to go if they fall, they will not be afraid to reach higher, tackle the unknown, and seek out ways to accomplish their big dreams.
This is what it is all about; unconditional support can do wonders for someone.

Rest in Peace dad ( 7/6/2010)

The 2nd anniversary of my dad's death came and gone, as he continues to rest in peace.

Connection felt full blast that Sunday morning,
Recalled a dream of some dead relative telling me what happened to me will happen to your dad
Strange he is an ocean away, last time we spoke his flu was gone,
Feeling my energy being depleted,
Unknowns to me he was struggling with death,
Why am I sick, why am I weak, hope I am not getting the flu I got over a week ago again,
Off to bed then, I must rest, I have a seven hours drive tomorrow,
Woke up 4 hours later full of energy
Phone rings,
The voice says sorry dear your dad just died
No longer unsure, for I now know whose genes make up part of mine.

earth-hell/utopia 7/7/2010

Hell on Earth -7/7/10
Phony smile,
Fake laughter,
Gossips and name-calling
Empty promises,
False hope

Anger,
Chaos,
Self-hate,
Hopelessness,

World divided,
Bonds form because of hate,
Close-mindedness,
Lack of empathy,
Unfairness
Lack of respect



Utopia 7/7/2010
Love,
Compassion,
Acceptance,
Open communication

Freedom to be Authentic

An interesting article from the New York Times “The benefits of blowing up”

An interesting article from the New York Times “The benefits of blowing up”
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/06/health/06mind.html?src=me&ref=general

The part about younger people choosing to show the emotions they are feeling because aim to be authentic and older adult choose to show the emotion they chose rings true to me. Nowadays kids are encouraged to share their feelings, because we as society have learned from the past that dealing with our feels is not only good for our mental health but it also makes us easier to deal with. Older adults raised in during the yesteryears are more prone to “instrumental emotions”, they are more likely to act as expected or in a way that does not offend or upset the statues quo and expect the same from everyone else.
I think this difference in the way the different generation chose to deal with emotions is also a bi-product of spiritual practice and teaching being accepted into the mainstream culture.

Reading "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

I am finishing Kate Chopin's the Awakening and selected short fiction.. At the end of "The Awakening" all I could say was I don't blame for doing what she did.. I would not be able to survive living in that time period, the days of limited freedom for women, those days’ people live their lives according the script society created, and it saddens my that people still live that way now (more power to them).Not being able to be my authentic self would feel like drowning without dying, or being stuck in an elevator with one other person.

The idea of going to work around the same time everyday and doing the same thing at work everyday is difficult for me to handle, so i cannot fathom living my life on 24/7 schedule, especially a schedule dictated by social norms, one that does not leave room for me, one that assumes that I want my life to revolve around other's expectation, especially those expectation that differs from mine.

I find it funny and annoying when people live messages on my phone telling me they called and stating the reason i missed their call, most time I go days before return those calls because frankly the people that do that do not care to know me and they should not be call me.If i have to do something with someone or for someone, i like to make solid plans because most people are not reliable or spontaneous and too many variables are to be considered when others are involved.

My favorite days are the ones in which i have nothing planned, they are my full of possibilities days,during those days i wake up feeling like I could do anything or nothing all day, those are the days that makes life exciting and worth living.. Those are the days that remind me that I have the freedom to be me.

Generalizing

Generalizing…
Every time I hear people make generalized statements, I want to gouge my eyes out.. Seriously, in 2010 and people still don’t get that human comes in all shape, sizes and form, and each of these can be found in all corners of the earth, in all tribes, in all cultures, in all areas and in all countries. Some people haven't learned that they are not going to have everything in common with their friends and relatives and they will have something in common with their enemies, whether they like it or not.
So take a chill pill..

Numerology

Astrology speaking the planets were not on my side the time i was born, but numerology speaking i hit the goldmine. i love this.

Seven:Seven is a magical number full of esoteric potential. It is the offspring of 1,2,3,4,5,6. That's a lot of energy rolling around in one number, and seven does not disappoint in its definition. If number seven were a person, it would be quite evolved as it has seen the world and observed the infinite flavors of life. After experiencing these flavors, number seven withdraws into inner sanctum and begins to make sense of everything. This is why number meanings of number seven deals with magic, esotericism, academia, and other scholarly pursuits. When seven enters your awareness it is time to go within and contemplate meaning from your experiences. Make a study of your life. Do more research in the form of education or just observing life events and how they affect/connect with everything in your world.
http://www.astrologyknight.co.uk/new/articles-detail?item=238

life after death

When somewhere you are very close to die, live does not go on it changes and takes on another form. This is true for the living and the dead.

Moriyina

me and my cities

6/11/2010

Just like London, New York, Boston, and Montreal, being in Paris made me come alive, I felt like a moth when it sees a flame when I saw the great architectures and sensed the energy of the city. I felt as if I was the reincarnated being of someone who lived in the same eras as the geniuses who created these amazing works of art in Paris, a being who missed the finished products and now has the opportunity through me to check them out.

When I am these great cities, I feel like my potential as a human being is limitless, the only thing i worry about when i am matching about is what and where to eat when hunger strikes. I cannot imagine myself going to these places and spending all my days indoors.

Anytime that I am in a city I tell myself I should visit a museum or see a play but if the sun is shining I feel like I must be outdoors or else I will be missing something.

As I kid I loved hearing stories about the how’s, the when’s and why’s of the past, from anyone who was willing to share, which in most cases was my grandma, Nana the great. So when I am in places where you can actually see history I feel blissful. One regret I have is not being able to speak with the people who create this magnificent works of art, to ask them what their inspirations were and bow down. Oh, I also regret is not being able to see such beauty every day.
p.s
One day soon I will make it into a museum in New York City, I am currently reading about Art History.

my london paris trip

6/11/2010 Vacation My vacation to London and Paris in May went well. In London I loved meeting two new nieces and a new nephew (who I am certain will love me forever,) I loved seeing some old favorite sites and peeps and discovering new ones. When I am in London all I need is a map of the city and a travel card to make me happy. It was great walking around enjoying beauty and taking in the energy of the people and feeling as if I had no cares in the world. The most memorable think I did was to light a candle at a church the late Natasha Richardson (who will remain an iconic human in my eye forever) listed as one of her favorite sites in London, it felt surreal being there, knowing she was there previously doing exactly the same thing I was and the joy I felt was a bonus for me because I did it on my birthday. Unlike London, it was my first time in Paris and I stayed in a lovely hotel (les trios Poussins) and not with relatives. It was great seeing some of the places I had admired in pictures and read about, up close. It was great walking on the streets of Paris such as the Champ Elysees. I felt ecstatic climbing the Eiffel tour with the other tourists and being among the Parisians and fellow visitors. I cannot wait to go back and explore Paris some more along with the rest of France. As with London, when I am in Paris all I need a map of the city but instead of a travel card a carnet to make me happy. Most of all it was great to speak French in Paris after a year of daily French drills.


Paris


Saint Georges

La Seine

a square in Paris

Musee du louvre

A view from la Tour Eiffel



London

Picadilly Circus

The London Eye

West Minister Abbey

Traflagar Square

my candle shines here



My yummy chocolat bliss Birthday Cake

confidence is everything

6/13/2010
I woke up this morning thinking that if we support each other will be able to improve our world tremendously. We are all born with gifts that if is cared for they will help not only us but also those around us. When people feel cared for and supported they feel confident in themselves and that confident will show in whatever they do. Yesterday I was reading comments made about Alanis’ performance on the late night with Jay leno and one that struck me was one that said they forget how amazing her musical range was.

When I was watching the performance I was saying to myself that she sounded better than the recording and she looked fantastic, and that she must go into the studio now and start recording her album. Then I remember just before she got married we saw her looking very happier than usual which made me suspect something was up, and pictures of her after shows her beaming.

This morning a light bulb when off in my head when I woke up, i started I thinking about how great confidence can lead to great performance. Take Alanis’ for example, I think that her performance was great because she was confident in her abilities and when someone is confident they give it their all. In Alanis' case I think this performance we all loved stems from the fact that she was feeling very confident, this boast of confident came from the happiness and joy she is feeling now because of all the love and support she is currently receive by those who love her.

So in other words if you want to be amazed by what other people can do support them and if you want to amaze others by what you can do, seek create a community that will support you...

she finally found the one that gets her soul.. smile for Alanis Morissette.

It gemini season and it seems to be an exciting one for my most favorite one of us.. Alanis Morissette. Congratulations to her, she has finally found the guy that gets her core, respect her and love her to pieces..

I am so happy for her.. love seeing her pearly whites..

Congratulations sweetest one...

reflection

meditate, being one with nature, sitting in silence, staying quite

self reflection

You sing,

you pray,

someone talk at you,

this is okay for some and not for others

Some need time to reflect,

because they value reflecting more than anything else

Why Judge?

Judgments
Creating a division where is none,
What do you feel when you assume the unknown,
Do you live in constant fear that those whom appear different from you are judging you?
Do you realize judgments are not always negative?
Have you ever consider extending an open arm instead of dwelling in fear,
Have you ever tried not making unfair judgments of others?
Have you ever tried looking the other way and moving on?

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If I constantly dwell on judgment people make of me, I will not be able to function, I will not be able to live my life, and I will probably resign to my bed for life. If the judgments are positive, I will focus too much attention on maintaining it and if the judgments are negative, I will focus too much on eliminating it. As I am on a path to un-earthing my authentic-self, I will have to look within to define myself not to others, especially since others might consider what I hold dear and valuable unworthy.

I have never met anyone who is exactly like me, I don’t care to meet anyone who is exactly like me, what is the fun of learning and exploring God’s universe if I already know everything; yes if you are exactly like me you should know everything that I know and have all my experiences.
Yes, I do have a lot in common with different people, such ask interests in learning, traveling, philosophy, psychology, and becoming your authentic-self to name the few but even then I find that sometimes our opinions about these this are different, which is very exhilarating.


Everywhere I look these days I see judgment, I am also guilty of it, and we all make assumptions of others before getting to know them. We pass negative judgment about people who have a different skin color as us, or have an accent, or grow up in a different neighborhood, or from a different social class, or are wearing something we do not like. Sometimes our judgments are right on the money and at other times, they are dead wrong. The past couple of month I have watched some unfortunate things happened that resulted from a bad judgment made by someone and all I am wondering is how are the feeling now. I have watched people miss excellent opportunities because of negative judgments. So let us beware of the type of judgment we pass on others because in most cases we ruin our own change for personal, professional and spiritual growth.

Another Redgrave is gone.

I just found out Lynn Redgrave is dead. She died less than a month after she lost her brother and a year after Natasha her neice.
My thoughts are with her family especially since it is another big loss so soon. I feel especially sad for Vanessa, first her daughter and now both of her siblings are gone. This shows us what we know about life.
I am so glad I took the opportunity to see her in "Nightingale" a play which she wrote and it is about her grandmother. Though she had to read from the script, she was amazing in it, I loved all the voices she did.
She will be missed, at least she is not in great company.
RIP.

Yesterday at the crop walk.

Yesterday, I did the crop walk with the twins age 6 and their parents. The crop walk is a yearly event organized by the united Methodist church to raise awareness and money to combat hunger locally and internationally- It is a 5 mile walk and according to my pedometer we burned 249 calories and walked about 13,000 steps. The twins did great although they whined from start to finish but I blamed that on the 83 degree weather temperature. One of them found a caterpillar which she carried the whole way and finally made a home for it in their yard. The other one kept announcing to us and the world that her underwear was soaked with sweat.
After the walk, we got to their house and turned on the sprinklers, all of us sans the dad got wet. The twins were smart enough to put on their swimsuit and the mum and I were not.

Alanis came into my life again..

I think people comes into our lives for a reason, I have been aware of Alanis since 1995 but it was only in 2007 I actual started hearing her messages. In 2007 something made me start listening to her songs and this time I paid attention. I also started reading past articles about her and listening to past interviews she had given, it was as if something turned me on to her so that some of the questions I had can be answered, so that I can feel less alone since my thoughts and ideas were dissimilar from most of the people I meet. It was as if she was sent to let me know I am not alone and that I must not be afraid to share my thoughts and feelings.

Yesterday I got a reminder from Alanis letting fans know that she was to be interviewed live for the women on the edge of evolution web seminars. It was to start at 2pm and since I had a Redcross training from 8:30 pm to 4:30 pm, I was going to miss it, so I told her I will catch it later... But as life intervened at 1:37 pm I was done with the training, so instead of going to get gas and to the mall as planned I headed home.

Half way home I saw that my car was running very low on gas, so I went to get gas instead, all the while freaking out that I was going to miss the start.. I finally made it home around 2.03. Upon entering the building I heard Alanis' voice, her song Ironic was on the radio, I got in the elevator and headed to my apartment.

I turned on my computer, clicked on the weblink but I could not find the seminar, still panicking, I saw that I had to re-register, luckily I did because I received a confirmation within seconds, so then I called and joined in. While checking out the emailed I received from the organizers I saw that Alanis was going to speak for one hour and that there was going to be a 30mins question session in which the audience can text in a message or press #2 to speak, I decided to text because I was too afraid to speak to her..

When the question potion started they went to the phone first and then online but mine was not asked, something told me to stop being a chicken and call, so I pressed #2 and waited.. 6 minutes towards the end my text question had not been read and I was not called upon to speak, so I got online and started iming a friend (also an Alanis fan)trying to keep from getting upset for not being called.. then suddenly i heard Albany you are on..

omg it was incredible and scary...It was meant to be.

You can listen to the call below, mine was the last question taken. If you do not want to here the whole seminar, download the audio and skip to the end to here my question and her response.

http://attendthisevent.com/?eventid=12565191

cheers.

Alanis Essay on Feminism…Here is a link to Alanis Morissette latest essay, this one is on feminism, I would comment on how well written it is but I don’t expect anything less from her, she makes some great points.

http://www.spinner.com/2010/04/21/alanis-morissette-feminism-essay. Alanis Essay on Feminism…Here is a link to Alanis Morissette latest essay, this one is on feminism, I would comment on how well written it is but I don’t expect anything less from her, she makes some great points."
I especially love this point(2) "I was crestfallen to see that even this exchange was subject to the very thing that I believe disempowers us as women and men alike: our viewing this movement in an overly personal and proprietary way. And that the very qualities that created the need for the feminist call to arms to begin with -- separatism, competition, ego, etc. -- were being exhibited within the very movement itself! Ah! Real irony!"

The sentiment in the above quote one reason why I had personally pull away from that movement or being called a feminist, the all about me and what I did for you does not sit well with me when people assume you are not appreciative .. it is difficult to toot someone’s horn when they are already tooting it very loud..

I just want to add that most of the women I admire were feminists a long time before the Gloria Steinem era mentioned, so to the lady she mentioned in the article, I support Alanis in saying that we should celebrate everyone women who as stood up and fought for women’s right; I want to give a personal shout out to all those women past, and present who are not afraid to seek out opportunities that allows them to be their authentic self, women who are not afraid to speak against injustice, and women who support other women in their right to make a contribution to the world as they seem fit, not as others demands.

Bon Chance!

Does your body wake up in bits?

Does your body wake up in bits?
This morning I realized mine does. First my brain wakes up leaving the rest of my body heavy. This realization helps me understands my Sleep paralysis episodes much more. For you who don’t know, sleep paralysis is, it is a sleep disorder in which your brain wakes up before you body and during this moment sufferers feel as if they are paralyze.
Today when I woke up, I was lying on my tummy, when my alarm went off my lower extremities felt heavier than my upper but consciously I felt awake and alert, so I hit the snooze button. After a few minutes I could move my midsection with ease, but my legs were still heavy, I hit the snooze again, final before the snooze went off again I was able to turn to my side and with my leg feeling light, I got up..
what a consciousness.

my former mentor

If you were wondering how did my mentorship go or how it is going, please don't, it did not go anywhere. The first time I spoke to her was the last time we spoke, she became too busy to return calls and respond to emails..
c'est la vie!
P.S if you are thinking of mentoring someone please check you schedule and make sure you have the time..

not giving up... I dont believe I wrote this

Some people are born luckier than others, some have to work harder than others to achieve success, some will face more adversites than others and all the praying in the world will not change this. The most we can ask for when we pray is the strength and courage to get through whatever road we are meant to travel. Everyone whether lucky or unlucky, wealthy or poor will face their share of challenges and joys, so we must be mindful when we compare ourselves to others because what one person sees as a success can be seen as a failure to another. I now can support the notion of counting our blessings because when times are tough and we feel like giving up we need proof that good times does exists for us.

Boston part 2

Overrall, the trip was a welcome change, sadly I lost my belt to my newest trench.

Here is what I wrote for my french teacher.. sending it out for correction so forgive me..

J'ai visité mon Heather à Boston . Elle vit avec son fiancé Paul. J’y suis arrivée ver 16 heures vendredi et je suis partie ver neuf heure dimanche. Vendredi soir, nous avons diné dans un restaurant et puis nous sommes allées dans un bar s’appelle Lansdowne pour célébre l’anniversaire de son ami John. Nous sommes passées la nuit dansant et écoutant a musique. Son fiancé est arrivé plus tard, nous sommes rentré chez-leur ver deux heure samedi matin.Samedi après-midi, Heather et moi avons fait le shopping et samedi soir nous avons diné chez son ami.

Boston part 1

Woke up in Boston this morning a bit tipsy from yesterday's soiree. Yesterday started as usual with me not really wanting to go to work but going because I have bills to pay and debt to clear. The day got better when I got into my car to make the 3 hour drive to Boston, and of course I had Alanis with me the whole time, her songs were a great help to me as I drove in the rain.

After nearly finishing a bottle of wine, my friend and I headed out to dinner and then to a bar to celebrate someone's birthday.. On my way to the restaurant I nearly lost my leg as I tripped but luckily landed squat style thanks to my awesome boots.

The bar was crowed but we had a great time, we danced and drank, I got to fiddling with the base player's guitar during a live set, and I met a guy who wanted to dance the night away avec moi but said I had to leave.

Maureen Dowd - op ed 4-410 is hilarious and so on the post.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/opinion/04dowd.html?src=me&ref=opinion

Check out this opinion piece written by Maureen Dowd for the New York Times in which she commented on the Vatican's response to the current crisis facing the Catholic Church...

Now we can all use the" the devil made me do it" excuse when we comment heinous crimes. These people are unbelievable. And the comparison of anti-semiticism and the current criticism of the Vatican's handling of the alleged rape cases is downright pathetic if you ask me.

Today I learned a little more about PI

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/take-it-to-the-limit/?hp
Check out this interested article in the New York time, it talks about how Archimedes figured out the numerical value of PI, I wished that I had this information while studying geometry and calculus, I probably would not have gave up on math after cal 3.. The approach to calulating dimensions so circle makes so much more sense to me now.. ah

In order to be happy all the time you will have to be insensitive.

Some time last year, I was talking so someone regarding regarding a comment a wife made calling her husband grumpy, I mentioned that the husband was grumpy because of his astrological personality trait and the person I was speaking with said he had a friend with the sign who is always Happy.. Then I thought what?, does this friend live in this world, is this friend aware of the going-ons around them, because if they are they must be insensitive.

Today while listening to broad way greats discussing Tennessee Williams, Natasha Richardson and Jessica Lange both mentioned that Tennessee Williams gave a quote similar to mine about happiness and insensitive. He said something to the effect that to be happy all the time is to be insentivity... funny. I will add him to my list of one of the dead people with whom I will love converse.

"compassion for all and self.... that what counts to me"

"compassion for all and self.... that what counts to me"
I had to post this on my yahoo update ( which I never use because I do not have the need to let people know what I am doing every second of the day) after reading someones' homophobic update regarding the cancelled promo in Mississippi.
We all have a right to our own taste, opinions and life choices, and we are going to encounter people whose taste, opinions and life choices differs from ours and therefore we must learn to agree to disagree and have compassion at all times for others and ourselves.. When you waste energy hating someone for something you do not like about them or their life choice, you are hurting yourself, when you ostracize someone for doing something you don't agree with you are harming them, leave those you don't like alone because you will want those that do not like you to leave you alone. Do unto others people, lead by example and remember to make the world a better place we must start with ourselves.
But again this is my philosophy, so do u. :)

Happy St. Patrick's day

TOP O the mornin to ya... I am Irish today friends. I am deck out in a green dress, with brown leggings and caramel coloured boots and a green wrap..
As Citizen of the Planet 2 ( for those who do not know Alanis Morissette is 1) I love celebrating days like this, embracing the joys of other cultures. I was going to skip being Irish this year but because of Natasha Richardson, I am celebrating to honor and celebrate her husband Liam Neeson ( the idea guy, husband and father) and their two sons as tomorrow is the first anniversary of her death. I am also celebrating because Tasha loves celebrating and as her death was a reminder that death can come at anytime, I must work hard and play hard.

I have someone making me corn beef and cabbage.. Guinness anyone?

Trying and still getting NOwhere

Today I just received another blow that makes me think what is the point.. A while ago a friend asked me I cry.. no. I.responsed what the point, why do you ask I said?She said if all the crap that happens to me happen to her she would never stop bawling. I responed that when you are use to crap happening to you, a new blow does not side wipe you.

To be successful in life you have to know the right people and have the correct connections, skill can get you so far, you also have to get the right people to like you because if they don't you are screwed... holding your head up is not going to cut it when people are preventing you for reaching your goals.. It is easier to say move on but in order for that to happend you need the right connection.

Cheerio!

another one of my comments made it on the news again this time MSNBC

Tuesday morning on tweeter deck I saw a post asking for opinions on what a model said regarding losing jobs because she is a size 4. I came home and whiles watching my daily taped episode of the news I heard my name and my comments on TV.. I think I said something to the effect that she will have to deal with it because that is common in the industry she chose.

To add to that, I personally think that they only way that designers will hire bigger models is if the skinner models became less available, which will never happened because of people competitive nature. Also no one should go into modeling thinking it is going to be a lifelong career since our bodies change, my advice to aspiring models, have a back up plan and save.

The year of the self- Books I am reading

This New Year can take credit for this if it wants but I am on a road to self-discovering, self-improvement and career development. In the last two weeks, I have read four business/self motivational books and I have plans to review many of the business concepts I learned at business school as well as read articles and books to help me become grow intellectually, spiritually and professional.
The first book I read this year “Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions” by Hammond, Keeney and Raiffa talks about the correct way to attack problems, it was recommended by one of my business school professors who told my class that it come in handy throughout our lives and he was right. I have read other books and articles where others have describe using the same concepts to solve problems as discussed in the book

The second book is called “Women, Work and the Art of Savoir Faire” by Mireille Guiliano, in this book she gives advice about the dos and don’ts in business taking from her experiences and the experiences of those around her. The book was a great read and true to form she includes some recipes which I still have yet to try, I am not big on cooking (she will not be pleased).

The third book is called Self Promotion for Introverts by Nancy Ancowitz, yes I am one and this book comes with exercise that reminded me of my marketing class lectures ( I love marketing). Interesting tidbits, Nancy met President Bill Clinton whiles she was working on the book and he told her he is an introvert. Yes, fellow introverts, this is a book for us, and I just need to get up the courage to start applying what I have learned.

I am still reading the fourth book, which is called Healing your Aloneness, and it is by Margaret Paul and Erica, J. Chopich. I heard about this book whiles watching Miss Morissette show us her condo apartment courtesy of the MTV program” Cribs” on you tube, thus as the curious Gemini that I am bought it when I saw it in the store. Surprisingly I am enjoying the book; I have used some of the tips to calm my inner child.

Now I understand why T

Sunday the 10th of January around 9am something happened and looking back make me understand why you did what you did. I was serving breakfast for the clients in the house I work at for my part-time work at the Center of Disability when suddenly I heard a bang, yeah it was me hitting the right side of my face on an open cabinet door.. Being shy and not wanting everyone in my business and trying to prevent the clients from panicking, I continued with what I was doing, and I ended up forgeting all about it until two hours later when my head started hurting, someone told me to fill out incident report, which I did reluctantly after I took some aleve..
My day continued, the day turned into night, night into day and suddenly it was tuesday morning and I work up with a partly swollen face, my right eye hurting and pressure pain.. To make a long story short, i have a concussion and its glorious (headache, irritability, sensitivity to light and sound) symptoms.
If this had happend to someone else I would have been the first to insist they go see a doctor, but when it happens to you especially if you are accident prone, you assume it just like the other time and say everything is going to be find. I forgive you T but...

Taking the long way home

I left my house at 7:40 am this morning on my way home, I drove 5 miles and stopped and entered a building where I went in to a cubicle and logged on to the computer on the desk, after 9 hours exited the building got into my car and drove another 5 miles and finally I made it home.

New Year! New Decade! New goals

A new year is upon us, the time is come for me to work on my unaccomplished goals of 2009 and the prior years. This year I must continue to improve my french, take up spanish, write more and improve my career outlook and job knowledge. I must also spend more time reading, traveling and relaxing.. Few goals but it is not going to be easy.. Let's see how it all goes a year from now, shall we.