"Don't live in the events of the past, or the promise of the future. Live in today."
I often find myself making it through the day only because I think of all the things I WANT to do, all the things I COULD do and all things I know are going to happen.
I called my Mary-Kay hot line last night and Irene gave this advice to all of us. Focus on now. Get it done now. It was incredibly inspiring and moving.
Not only do I want to apply this advice to my Mary-Kay business, but to every aspect of my life. I'm a world champion procrastinator, and I always feel so down when I do that. When I get things done right away, get them over with, I always feel so much better and so much more accomplished. Why not give myself that feeling at every opportunity by seizing every moment and doing the things I know I need to do? They have to be done eventually, and there is no better time then the present!
So today, i'm giving my notice at the paper. My last day will be June 19. I will build my Mary-Kay business and I will do everything I can to give women the tools to build the confidence they need to be successful and productive. Mary-Kay is not just about slathering on some make-up. It's about feeling good in your skin. Women don't need make-up to feel good about themselves. Everyone knows that. However, I've never heard anyone complain about clear complexion and even skin tones! I've never heard a complaint about soft skin and smooth hands. The first step to feeling great in your skin, is to take care of your skin and ensure you have great skin!!
Today, I will get on the internet and I will research until I find two belly dances for Dr. Durhams party, and I will research some more until I find a Spanish guitarist for the same party. I will also call Dr. Durham and I will buy ink for his printer and I will meet with him tonight and we will research grants until there is nothing left to research. I will not be sluggish about it, I will not complain about it and I WILL have the confidence to accomplish any task he may ask of me.
And when the day is done, I might even manage to do a load of laundry. There is so much to be done in a day, let me not waste it thinking about what I want to do, or could do or will do tomorrow. I will use every ounce of potential I posses. I will do this....or maybe I'll do it tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
All it takes is a bikini....
I must say that I am severely unimpressed with some of the stupid things that go on in the world. I think the subject I am about to tear apart is on my Top 10 Stupidest Events list.
The Miss USA Pageant.
Tell me, exactly, what this contest benefits?? Surely there is more to it then I can see, because from what I'm gathering, there are a bunch of false "beauty queens" parading about in bikini's and elegant evening gowns and answering some random question. Then, if they presented themselves with just the right amount of pretty, and answer their question with even the slightest intelligence, they win the title of Miss USA. O_o....I just can't say I am a big supporter of this.
Through my tiniest little bit of research i've stumbled upon, it seems all of these ladies have something in common...they all volunteer their time to research and or support a good cause. I commend them on this. Congratulations, thank you for putting your time into that.
I think the thing that irks me the most about this is that there are A LOT of people who are trying to promote research and awareness for a lot of good causes. One in particular that I happen to be working on, with a partner, is mental health awareness. Trust me, I know the work and the time that goes into researching, promoting and raising awareness of issues such as these. (Except I don't understand why everyone wants to research cancer. I know that cancer is horrible and it kills lots of people, and that adequate research is necessary to find a cure, but just in case anyone was wandering there are OTHER DISEASES out there that need the same attention. LIKE MENTAL ILLNESSES!!!) In that sense, I can agree that these women deserve some sort of recognition. However, will someone agree with me when I say that they could be recognized in a much better way then having them parade around in bikinis ? I think I am anti-Miss USA because it seems to me that they are saying "Hey, if you happen to be a hot blonde with big boobs and a blindingly white smile, and also happen to volunteer your time into researching a good cause, then you may have the chance to wear a tiarra that is worth $202,000. Not only that but we'll also reward you with a year's use of a New York apartment, a public relations team, a two-year scholarship at the New York Film Academy and an undisclosed salary. You will also go to the Bahamas in August to compete in the Miss Universe pageant."
Let me be the one to give you a reality check. That $202,000 that was spent on the Miss USA crown that will probably not be actually worn again, or least not very often, could have been better spent on some more of that research you claim to be supporting. Not to mention the cost of actually hosting the paegent, which I can almot gaurantee is not a chep venture. Also, a free apartment, an undisclosed salary, a public relations team, a scholarship and a trip to the Bahamas?? Seriously? What they are saying here is "Hey! We want to help volunteers. We want to help raise awareness for these causes. We'll help you fund your research, give you a team to back you up, fund your trips and basically give you a full support system. The only catch is you have to look really good in a white string bikini."
It completely frustrates me, especially being a "volunteer" of a good cause myself. Not everyone who supports a good cause is an attractive blonde woman, so why do they get all this publicity and help? Don't you think all the money going into this ridiculous event could be better spent if it was disbursed throught out several differnt organizations? $202,000 alone could go to one organization for research purposes! Do you know how far my partner and I could take our Mental Awareness Campaign if we had $202,000 to kick off with? Also, the money it takes to actually host the event, the "undisclosed salary," the money going into a NY apartment, the cost of the trip to the Bahamas, and the scholarship? Hell, give her the scholarship, and use the rest of the money to give scholarships to other people with the same goals. SOMETHING! The Miss USA pageant is SUCH a waste of valuable funds that could be going into several good causes, rather then just one good cause. Is anyone else picking up what i'm laying down? I feel like i'm talking in circles here.
I leave you with that, fellow bloggers. My stomach calls for some nutrition. Let me deprive it no more.
-Adelaide
The Miss USA Pageant.
Tell me, exactly, what this contest benefits?? Surely there is more to it then I can see, because from what I'm gathering, there are a bunch of false "beauty queens" parading about in bikini's and elegant evening gowns and answering some random question. Then, if they presented themselves with just the right amount of pretty, and answer their question with even the slightest intelligence, they win the title of Miss USA. O_o....I just can't say I am a big supporter of this.
Through my tiniest little bit of research i've stumbled upon, it seems all of these ladies have something in common...they all volunteer their time to research and or support a good cause. I commend them on this. Congratulations, thank you for putting your time into that.
I think the thing that irks me the most about this is that there are A LOT of people who are trying to promote research and awareness for a lot of good causes. One in particular that I happen to be working on, with a partner, is mental health awareness. Trust me, I know the work and the time that goes into researching, promoting and raising awareness of issues such as these. (Except I don't understand why everyone wants to research cancer. I know that cancer is horrible and it kills lots of people, and that adequate research is necessary to find a cure, but just in case anyone was wandering there are OTHER DISEASES out there that need the same attention. LIKE MENTAL ILLNESSES!!!) In that sense, I can agree that these women deserve some sort of recognition. However, will someone agree with me when I say that they could be recognized in a much better way then having them parade around in bikinis ? I think I am anti-Miss USA because it seems to me that they are saying "Hey, if you happen to be a hot blonde with big boobs and a blindingly white smile, and also happen to volunteer your time into researching a good cause, then you may have the chance to wear a tiarra that is worth $202,000. Not only that but we'll also reward you with a year's use of a New York apartment, a public relations team, a two-year scholarship at the New York Film Academy and an undisclosed salary. You will also go to the Bahamas in August to compete in the Miss Universe pageant."
Let me be the one to give you a reality check. That $202,000 that was spent on the Miss USA crown that will probably not be actually worn again, or least not very often, could have been better spent on some more of that research you claim to be supporting. Not to mention the cost of actually hosting the paegent, which I can almot gaurantee is not a chep venture. Also, a free apartment, an undisclosed salary, a public relations team, a scholarship and a trip to the Bahamas?? Seriously? What they are saying here is "Hey! We want to help volunteers. We want to help raise awareness for these causes. We'll help you fund your research, give you a team to back you up, fund your trips and basically give you a full support system. The only catch is you have to look really good in a white string bikini."
It completely frustrates me, especially being a "volunteer" of a good cause myself. Not everyone who supports a good cause is an attractive blonde woman, so why do they get all this publicity and help? Don't you think all the money going into this ridiculous event could be better spent if it was disbursed throught out several differnt organizations? $202,000 alone could go to one organization for research purposes! Do you know how far my partner and I could take our Mental Awareness Campaign if we had $202,000 to kick off with? Also, the money it takes to actually host the event, the "undisclosed salary," the money going into a NY apartment, the cost of the trip to the Bahamas, and the scholarship? Hell, give her the scholarship, and use the rest of the money to give scholarships to other people with the same goals. SOMETHING! The Miss USA pageant is SUCH a waste of valuable funds that could be going into several good causes, rather then just one good cause. Is anyone else picking up what i'm laying down? I feel like i'm talking in circles here.
I leave you with that, fellow bloggers. My stomach calls for some nutrition. Let me deprive it no more.
-Adelaide
Friday, April 17, 2009
To dwell on the negative is to lead an unfulfilled life
While I intend much of my blogs to posses much more meaning then this mere poem about a coffee ring, I must say it is good kick off to much deeper topics. I would rather not drown you in insanity right away, so let's keep it simple for now, shall we?
There's a coffee cup on the table, already there is a ring. Its been sitting there all morning, when I needed the caffeine.
But then I got so busy , and totally forgot,
About my cup of coffee, and all the coffee in the pot.
So now I sit here at the table, in dire need of sleep,
Staring at my cold coffee, and its ugly little ring.
Adelaide '06
With that said, I'm off to commit a slow form of suicide...self inflicted lung cancer. It probably won't have immediate effect, so stay tuned for future blogs.
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