The Way I See Things

My Week In a Nutshell

 
I must be getting older because the weeks seem to be passing by much more quickly nowadays.  Every day last week I told myself that I wanted to sit down and post on my blog and yet, each day would end with me saying “I’ll definitely blog tomorrow.”  Obviously we know how well that worked out.

 

Here’s a brief re-cap of all the things I planned on writing about last week:

 

If I had posted my MONDAY MUSINGS last week I would have mentioned how lucky I was to have attended the Robin Hood Foundation Gala in NYC.  It is Wall Street’s largest single-evening fundraising event, and took it more than $47 Million dollars for New York’s poor and war veterans.  The part I “mused” about was who was checking whom out.  Not being from “Wall Street” (just a friend of those who are), I found myself a little star-struck being in the same room as Sarah Jessica Parker, Fergie, Michael J. Fox, The Trumps, to name a few.  What I discovered was that at an event like this, most people (including the celebs) are more in awe of the “Money Guys” who put this Gala together.  Just an interesting anecdote . . .

 

If I had posted my TEN ON TUESDAY last week, the theme was  10 Tips for Throwing a Big Party.  My tips would have been:  1) Start planning early:  pick a date and start spreading the word  2) Have a theme:  Themes are great at tying things together.  Is the party celebrating an event or perhaps just a season?  Either way, it’s nice to have one!  3) Send out invitations:  I’m partial to the paper variety but event e-vites are appreciated and help everyone truly remember the date!  4) Plan the menu: it doesn’t matter what you serve as long as it’s tasty and plentiful.  Everyone appreciates choices  5) Have entertainment: Whether its music, games, or something along those lines – big parties always benefit from the little extras  6)  Shop Early:  Buy all your non-perishables in advance so you won’t feel so overwhelmed before the big day  7)  Have a variety of drinks:  Beer, wine, cokes, water, etc. Again, your guests will appreciate the choices  8) Allow helpers: if friends or family offer to help out, LET THEM!  9)  Circulate:  When you are hosting a Big Party, keep in mind that many of your guests may not know each other.  Make introductions so everyone has a chance to chat with someone there!  10)  Relax and enjoy the party!!

 

If I had posted my SEMI-WORDLESS WEDNESDAY last week, you would have seen a photo of this book:  Personally I was stunned to see that this book actually exists!  I guess people really do take this Facebook app pretty seriously!

 

If I had posted my THURSDAY’S WRITER’S WORKSHOP last week, the prompt I would have chosen would have been:  #4) Describe how you met your best friend.  I met my best friend, Jen, on the first day of high school (back then HS started in the 10^th grade and Jen had transferred to the school as an 11^th grader).  She was seated next to me in Al-Trig (now called Algebra II) class.  It was clear from the first time we met that we both had a HUGE interest in BOYS and ZERO interest in Al-Trig!  In fact, looking back now I can tell you one thing for certain:  Al-Trig was my least favorite class in high school and yet I am thankful for taking it – turned out that this was the ONLY class we ever had together  Perhaps our SUFFERING TOGETHER was the price to be paid for such a life-long friendship!

 

If I had posted my FRIDAY FLIPOFF last week, the biggest flipoff would have gone to the cashier at Filene’s. Several months ago I bought a fabulous dress there.  It was a “dressy” dress and I didn’t have an occasion to wear it at the time, but I loved it so much that I got it anyway.  Fast forward to last Monday, several hours before attending the Robin Hood Gala.  After spending an agnozing hour trying to decide what to wear, I slipped on the fabulous dress only to feel something POKING me.  It turned out to be the darn security tag!  It seems that the cashier forgot to remove it and the store’s crappy security system never detected it. How is that even possible???  I was so mad because now I couldn’t wear the dress and had to go through the “selection process” all over again.  HUGE FLIP OFF!

 

If I had posted my WEEKEND UPDATE last week, I would have mentioned that I had a fabulous time hosting mah jongg on Friday afternoon (I won two of the four games!) and my book club Friday evening (we discussed “She’s Gone Country” by Jane Porter – a chick-lit book).  On Saturday I attended a wonderful 8-hour crop and got 6 more layouts completed.  I am finally close to finishing my vacation album from last summer!  On Sunday I fully realized just how big my boys are getting.  We went shopping for clothes and sports equipment they will need for sleepaway camp this summer.  They both had HUGE growth spurts this year which means that NOTHING from last summer fits anymore!  Let’s just say that the bill was TWICE AS MUCH as last summer now that we are shopping in the MENS Department instead of BOYS.  Oh my!

 

Well there you have it.  My last week in a nutshell!  Thanks for following along! -- Dawn

Semi-Wordless Wednesday: Our DIRTY little secret

By now it is no secret that the Northeastern portion of the USA has been buried with more snow than usual.  In my part of Connecticut alone, we've seen about five feet of the white stuff fall.  Luckily we've had a bit of a break recently from snowfall but not cold temperatures.  As a result, our beautiful snow-filled landscapes have, well, changed a bit.  

While most Americans still see visions of powdery-white, snow-covered trees and roads dancing in their heads, that isn't exactly what we see.  Sadly the "pollution" that normally goes un-noticed day to day, becomes more visible when it gathers on snow.  I kind of think of it as our "Dirty Little Secret" since those who don't live here, don't ever see these images on TV or in the movies.  

Below are the images that I sadly see everyday.  I'm waiting for the weather to warm up and for Mother Nature to melt away this mess.  

 

(Semi) Wordless Wednesday: January 19th 2011

Not sure I was unhappy before I used the bathroom at this local Japanese restaurant, but I was smiling when I left!

Wordless Wednesday -- The Snow Storm of 1/11/11 - 1/12/11

(Semi) Wordless Wednesday -- A Sweet Treat

I have always admired beautifully decorated cupcakes but never made one myself . . . until recently.  I was sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas for Thanksgiving and, don't you know, there is a cupcake shop on board AND they were giving decorating lessons.  I could hear my grandma speaking to me in yiddish saying "It's Beshert" , which means "It's meant to be."  Here were my results from class!  I hope to continue decorating in 2011.  It was REALLY fun!  Happy WW!

Wordless Wednesday -- If We're Going To "WALK" , Might As Well Go Somewhere Scenic

I'm participating in Wordless Wednesday once again -- check out the link for other WW entries!

 (a special thank you to my dear friend Heidi who makes me walk even when I'm lazy!)

Wordless Wednesday -- August 11, 2010

  

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Wordless Wednesday -- The Year of the Schmear - What sign are you?

 

 

  

   

 
 

 

  
  

  

  

  

  

       

 

Wordless Wednesday -- Bird in Big Sur

 

Wordless Wednesday: A SWEET shot of the King of Pop