What is the point in lying?

I’m curious how people can lie to your face time and time again. Recently, this has happened to me, and it got me thinking. What is in a person’s heart that they can do this? It hurts even worse when you know they are lying and they can still look you in the eye and say they are telling the truth. Most times people will find out you lied, so why do people continue to do it? What do we gain from lying?

I love the Super America Commercial where the woman is running late. She is trying to put her lipstick on and she smears it all over her face. It’s such a horribly acted commercial and I love it!

Tomorrow I’m going to meet my precious friend Megan for breakfast at The Original Pancake House. I’m super excited for 2 reasons.

1. I haven’t see Megan in forever and we always have fun together
2. I love me some Original Pancake House…Nummo!

Quote of the Day
“If I owed people money, I'd eat carrots.”
-Barb Kuhfuss

It’s the weekend!

Bekah

Why, when you fall on your face, do your shoes fly off?

Today I got my hair cut. Let me tell you…I love going to get my hair cut. The girl who cuts my hair is awesome. We always chat and talk about celebrities while she cuts me hair. Today she told me a great story of how she and her boyfriend were apartment hunting. They were walking down 3 flights of stairs and she fell down a flight of stairs. She was wearing a really short dress and her shoes flew down a flight of stairs. The guy who was showing her the apartment was in front of her and in the words of my hairdresser’s boyfriend “saw everything.” Luckily this man was “batting for the other team.”

This reminds me of this past Christmas when my Mom, my sister Rachel and I decided to go shopping. We had just seen the move Enchanted and that movie makes you want to sing and dance. As we were walking into the store I decided it would be a good idea to leap through the air and sing. Well this did not go so well. I tripped and fell face down on the street. Both of my shoes flew off and it took my Mom and sister about 5 minutes to stop laughing. Luckily, I didn’t get physically hurt, but my ego was bruised.

Quote of the Day

"At least I still have 19 days left to enjoy my tint. You live and you learn."
-Some boring white guy I know

I’m going to bed…

Bekah

What is a Quarterlife?

So tonight I decided to check out this new show called “Quarterlife.” In this show you are presented with a lot of drama that normal people don’t have to deal with. Although the concept of a “quarterlife” seems to me to be a very real thing.

According to Wikipedia “The quarterlife crisis (QLC) is a term applied to the period of life immediately following the major changes of adolescence, usually ranging from the ages of 21 - 29.” Some symptoms of QLC are “insecurity regarding the future, disappointment with one’s job, loneliness and a re-evaluation of close interpersonal relationships.”

It’s funny because I think the above definition completely nails how a lot of my friends are feeling. A majority of my friends fall in the 21-29 age group. I have experienced more then one of the above symptoms in the last few years of my life. You look around and see people doing things you’re not doing, or you wonder why you are doing so much and others are doing so little.

I think we should take this time in our lives to re-evaluate who we are and what we want to be.

So what do I want you to take away from this? Don’t bother watching Quarterlife. You will be watching a soap opera at night and will find yourself sucked into drama that you don’t need.

Quote of the day

“Why do we blog? We blog to exist, therefore we are... idiots.”
- Dylan Krieger, Quarterlife

Check ya lata,

Bekah

The Wonderful Water Bottle

So here's the deal. I have a crush. Our first meeting was in the hallway at work. I was trying to open a water bottle and I couldn't get it open. I decided to give up when I looked up and saw this man turn to go right, but saw me struggling, so turned left. He seriously came like 50 feet out of the way. He came over, smiled, looked me in the eye and said "can I help you with that?" He then took the bottle, opened it with one try (I think it was because I had loosened it) and gave the bottle back to me. I gave him a smile and said thanks. He then preceded to give one of the best smiles I've seen in a long time.

I like myself some chocolate coating. I'm not going to lie. He's cute, not skinny, not fat, has a great smile and rescues me in my moment of despair. It's all I need in a man, right? So the water bottle incident happened last week and I've been looking for him ever since. I did find him once more so I could show my buddy who he was and why I was totally into him. So today we're down in the cafeteria at lunch time and Jennifer decides to tell me the best news ever. She told me he was checking me out. It's gotta be the boots. I love my black boots! I'm never throwing those things away.

Stay tuned for more details about my crush. I have the cafeteria lady working on finding out more about him.

Quote of the Day

"Well there are 355 days in a year…"
-Jennifer C.

Happy Monday!

Bekah

One crazy Saturday

So Saturday was crazy busy. In the morning I met an old friend for breakfast. We chatted about the good old days and had a good time. Saturday afternoon I headed over to my friend Julie’s house to cook a home made meal. Let me tell you…I can cook! After an hour in the kitchen I had been successful. I made a pretty dope meal!

After dinner we decided it would be a smart idea to check out the local bar scene in Richfield. You would think this would not be exciting, but let me tell you, Richfield is a happening place. Lots to do and lots to see. It was a memorable evening. Good foods, good friends and good adventures.

In case anyone is counting I have exactly 12 weeks left of school. I’m getting pretty excited to be done. Another countdown of mine…shoes. I just bought a new pair of boots which brings my total to 98 pairs of shoes. This made me think of my favorite boy band 98 Degrees. I sure do miss them!

Quote of the Day

“One is I love Jesus and the others are I love Jesus shot glasses.”
-Rachel K

See ya,
Bekah

Top 10 Things I've learned Working in Corporate America

In my many years of working in Corporate America (3 years to be exact) I have learned many important things. I would like to use today's blog to let you know what I have learned. I've narrowed it down to the top 10 things I have learned as a result of working in Corporate America.

1. People really do sleep with their bosses in order to get ahead. Before I thought this was something only done in the movies, but it really happens.

2. Those same people who sleep with their bosses in order to get ahead will also do anything (or anyone) to be successful. Watch out for these people!

3. If you're in a close environment with a lot of other people don't cackle really loudly every 2 minutes. First of all it scares the crap out of people. Secondly, it's REALLY annoying!

4. Don't get in a fist fight in the lobby of your office. Number 1, it's unprofessional. Number 2, you will most likely get fired. (Chances are if you're involved in a fist fight in the lobby of your work, you were already well on your way to getting fired)

5. Don't have phone "relations" with a client, even if you sit in an office. These conversations are recorded and you will be asked to discuss in detail why you said the things you said.

6. Be respectful of what you wear. Even if you have a smokin' hot body, don't dress like a slu. You can still look smokin' hot without showing everything you have to offer.

7. Follow up to #6. If you have a little extra candy coating/you're a little chunky, don't dress like you have a smokin' hot body. No one wants to see that…yuck!

8. Don't be a tattle tale. If someone isn't doing something how you would like, don't go right to their boss and complain. Talk to the person and tell them what you would like it to be done.

9. Use all of your sick days…even if you're not sick. Did you know you can use a sick day for "mental relaxation?" For me this means shoe shopping and watching old Usher music videos…Yes please!

10. If you're going to reply to an e-mail where a bunch of people were copied on, make sure you don't hit reply to all (especially if you are making fun of one of those people)

There you have it. The Top 10 Things I've learned Working in Corporate America. It's a real learning experience!

Quote of the Day

"I would also marry parmesan cheese…but it's a little rough around the edges." -Mike W.

Happy Friday!

Bekah

Becoming a Foster Parent

I have a dear friend who decided to move to California after we graduated from college. She is so super fun and I always have such a fantastic time when I am with her. Now keep in mind she is 24 and single and living life to the fullest. So I was full of shock when she told me she became a foster parent in the state of California. There was a reason for this decision.

You see, her neighbors are not exactly “legitimate” residents of the United States. When the 17 year old neighbor girl gave birth to her 22 year old boyfriend’s child, her boyfriend was deported to Mexico. Because the baby was a resident of the US and the Mom was under 18, the US government would not allow her to leave the country with the baby until the Mom is 18 and a legal adult.

So instead of letting the 17 year old and her baby live in a shelter, she decided to go through the proper steps, and become a foster parent. She filled out some paperwork, got fingerprinted and has a social worker come check out her house every so often to make sure it’s “safe” for kids. She now comes home after a long day of work to her 2 kids. She should be nominated for Mom of the Year!

Quote of the Day

“Q-tips, Q-tips…it’s kind of like an orgasmic experience.”
-Weird woman my Mom works with

Word

Bekah

Popping My Blogging Cherry

So...I've never tried this blogging thing...so here goes...

People say the darndest things and I want to share those things with you!

Quote of the day

"Wine makes me take my clothes off."
-Mike W

When you work in an office setting there are many things you need to keep in mind. No matter what type of body you have, you should never wear tight stretch pants...especially if you're a woman pushing 300 lbs. You should also keep in mind that your coworkers don't want to listen to you chomp your food and lick your fingers....gross!

My next blog will be about my buddy from California who became a foster parent. Stay Tuned!

I'll leave you with one piece of advice...if you're best friend's fiancé asks you to strip at his bachelor party...DON'T DO IT!!!!!

Peace out!
Bekah