I’m wanting to take off a bit of much-needed time tomorrow to focus on cleaning and clearing at the new Hayley Home. I’ve worked so much overtime lately that you’d think this wouldn’t be a problem. Yet it is. Apparently, prospects don’t realize that I have personal things pressing for my attention. Deadlines keep appearing […]
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Phrases I Can Live Without
These Difficult Times (aka At This Time) The Down Economy (aka The Economy, This Economy, Because Of The Economy) The New Normal Surviving vs Thriving (aka Survive in ’09) What are your least favorite, over-used phrases this year?
I’m Not Sure You’ve Got Game
Spotted at LA Fitness: A high school/early college aged guy wearing a t-shirt that said PLAYA on the front. Question of the Day – Are you really a playa if you have to wear a shirt announcing it to others?
When In Doubt, Facebook
Stressful day. Well, not really stressful, but busy. Very busy. As in: Do this-do that-stop doing this to do that Go-stop-what’s the next step? While I was inhaling my lunch, checking email, and preparing to return a phone call, I hopped onto Facebook to vent via my status update: Shannah Alloway Hayley wonders how you […]
Can You Believe It?
Two shocking events: I have been blogging for a year. The boy has left me again, this time for an overnight men’s retreat with the guys from HGBC. Coincidence?
Being Green Is Sooooo Trendy
How do you know if Green has gone from eco-conscious to just plain trendy? When the term “green technology” ends up here. Thanks, Mel, for sharing this!
Lather, Rinse…
Have you ever had one of those days? Lost in thought, mind a-whirl, and…where did I put my keys? They were just in my hand! (Or, hey! How did it get to be noon already?) That was how it went for me yesterday. I’ve been battling a nagging headache, not helped by having lots of […]
Stop Whining!
I’m so tired of constant whining! It seems I can’t escape laments about the down economy, high taxes, and the general unfairness of life. Here’s my piece of advice: if life is so terrible, then do something to change it. Quit being a victim. Grow the heck up. Life is hard. Nothing is free, easy […]
How to Write Good
I spend a lot of time writing, both for work and for pleasure. Actually, make that a lot of time writing. While reviewing two articles this week, I referred back to a list of writing helps. I keep this list handy for moments when I feel that proof-reading one more sentence might drive me mad. […]
There She Is!
This week I’ve met someone that I haven’t seen in nearly four years: myself. I don’t know how to explain it, while I’ve always been, well, me, I haven’t seen a certain innermost part of myself for a long time. It’s the part that wants to spend time with people – and remembers their struggles […]