Friday, 25 July 2008

my prof shared this video with me/the class sometime ago. the people who have met the blue screen of death will appreciate it. http://www.backuptrauma.com/video/default2.aspx enjoy!

Amberley Amberley 23:53
silly me | comments (2) | comments (2) (popup)

7 wonders and just wondering

I’ve been having a reasonably easy time until today. Yesterday I had an amazing time with a close friend, S. She took me out for my bday (actual date being withheld), watched and LOVED Mamma Mia. Okay, some of the actors sing off key, it was a great time regardless. The waiters at the restaurant sang a birthday song in Italian just for me! I even sipped some Champaign. I made a wish as I blew out the candles; my lungs filled with joie de vivre. I was intoxicated with laughter. I even got kissed by Lucas, JJ, and Winston- 3 adorable dogs. I love the mutts and they love me. What can I say? The company of a great friend is what I most treasure. We laugh, we cry, we eat….repeat. This Saturday we hit the road and visit a museum :)

Less than 24 hours later I find myself sitting at a doc’s office. I’ve been dealing with some stressful situations for some time, and they have affected me physically. However, I’m also aware that all that is “wrong” with me is not being caused by my stressed-to-the –max life. So now, a few days before my “big day” I will also have a bigger day that includes an ultrasound of my uterus. That is a sentence I never thought I would ever write.

I’m trying to not think about this matter b/c there’s no reason to worry about something that might be nothing, but I can’t. This reminds me, as a single woman w/o any romantic prospects at the current time, that my biological clock has an expiration date. Enough of these thoughts!

Friend K emailed me this list of the Seven Wonders of the World. This is a list that I’ve never seen before, but should’ve. Actually, these qualities should receive more media attention than the structures that will crumble one day. I’ve added my perspective next to them. I would love if you share your opinion with me too.

See: life as it is with its nightmares and beautifulness.
Hear: “Thank you” from the student/person I least expect it from.
Touch: lives and try to leave a positive print.
Taste: an unforgettable kiss on my lips.
Feel: my mother’s hand over my forehead when she gives me her blessing.
Laugh: Laughter is contagious- pass it on.
Love: first who you are, and then share with the world.

Sometimes the most important things are so obvious that we don’t see them.

Amberley Amberley 03:25
woman under construction | comments (4) | comments (4) (popup)

Tuesday, 15 July 2008

slow news day

All together now, say ahh!!!!!!!!!

I though of just sharing my favorite news article I read today- enjoy! I hope you can see the pictures, if not, the link is here

No need for these white lion cubs to suck up... the cute trio are set to be a roaring success. By Mail Foreign Service
Fluffy, mewing and the purest of pale, these white lion cubs already have a legion of adoring fans. Unfortunately their mother is not among them. She took one look at the new arrivals and refused to have anything to do with them.

As a result, the trio, born two weeks ago at a German zoo, are being bottlefed by their keepers.

Enlarge

We'll be all white, won't we? The three rare white lion cubs will be raised by keepers

A fourth white sibling didn't live long enough to join the family.

White lions are regarded as a rarity in the wild. In captivity, however, it seems a different story.

In fact three white cubs were born to another lioness at the zoo in Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock, south-west of Hamburg, at exactly the same time.

She however, was happy to raise her litter herself.

Enlarge

Three white lion cubs are fed with baby bottles in a wildlife zoo in Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany

The cubs take a much-needed rest after lunch

Fortunately these two-week-old white lion cubs are in good hands with the zoo keepers adopting the maternal role.

In captivity, both male and female lions, who are unusually social compared to other cats, can live for over 20 years.

Enlarge

No sibling rivalry here: The three lions cubs hang out together

Enlarge

Meeting the media can be hard work: One of the cubs has a yawn

The German public has a soft spot for orphaned animals. Knut, the first polar bear born in Berlin Zoo for 30 years, became a national celebrity after his mother rejected him.

Life, however, hasn't been easy for the bear who attracts at least 200 visitors a day.

He is said to have become addicted to human attention.

Will these lion cubs enjoy the same level of fame as Germany's most famous animal, Knut?

'Knut is a problem bear who has become addicted to human beings,' German animal rights activist Frank Albrecht said.

The polar bear attracts an almost permanent 200-strong crowd every day.

Albrecht argues that these animals born in zoos become so dependent on man they end up divorced from nature.

The German zoologist Peter Arras has even gone so far as to describe Knut as a 'psychopath'.

Let's hope the future's rosier for these cubs.

Enlarge

Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies

Enlarge

One of the white lion cubs gets a little sleepy

Amberley Amberley 05:01
| comments (6) | comments (6) (popup)

Monday, 07 July 2008

Making progress

All’s well that just ends…

I can’t worry too much about the unknown, the future, my bills, my sanity, etc. I know that life will be here one day at a time and it’s not fair for me to over-indulge with those thoughts. Worry-full days are over. (for now)

Can you say stay-cation?

I (still) feel good and gorgeous. I’m going to enjoy these lovely flowers in my mom’s yard and let myself be kissed by the sun. by looking at my legs you can see what 10 months of hibernation does to me.

flower1

flower2 toes

Amberley Amberley 20:56
babble 101, woman under construction | comments (1) | comments (1) (popup)

Tuesday, 01 July 2008

Feeling good

Currently listening to Feeling Good by Michael Bublé.

July 1st- how did you get here so quickly? Half of my summer vacation is over and now it’s time for me to do all the things I don’t have the change to engage in while working full-time and being a part-time college student. This past weekend was my farewell to my car-payment-free days. I finally made it to the Sex and the City movie for my friend’s bday. The movie was good, and the meal was overrated, mediocre and expensive. However, the Cosmos were out of this world. (all puns intended) Carrie has a line on the movie about women and the stages in life that was my a-ha! moment. The 20’s are to have fun, 30’s to learn lessons, and 40’s to buy the drinks. Well, I’ve done all those things and I’m not even 30! I’ll refrain from detailed grown-up complications at this time.

Friend B has introduced me to Scrabble online (scrabulous) and that can quickly become an addiction. It’s 92° outside, which feels cool compared to the 100° we’ve had all month of June, and I can’t be inside playing games on a computer. Besides, I have a new-used car that I must ride around. Yep, I’ve been officially declared in debt until death do us part. Funny thing is that I had never considered this make and model, Kia Optima. I feel a cliché coming up! Never judge a book by its cover. I researched for 3 weeks and went to “expert” websites and I believe I’ve made a choice and decision that I can live with. This research went beyond thoughts and became almost an obsession.

The second highlight of this summer, aside from the car, has been making a new friend who fills me with hope, optimism, reasoning, etc. She has gotten me to read The Secret, a book I can’t agree with 100%, but it’s worth looking into. (if you’re into the law of attraction). It all got started from the vintage Cabbage Patch doll keychain hanging from my purse. (the one in pink) Two grown women talking about dolls and their carefree childhoods- that makes for a perfect summer afternoon with open-face sandwiches and all.