Discursive Musings

What I Learned This Week

My people do some brilliant things with tequila

I may not understand the words, but I get the feeling

Hundred pages in and just realized that I have already read this book.  Perfect metaphor of my life.

Make big decisions quickly, and let the unimportant trivial items occupy all your time.

I don’t like pie.  I make pie.  Only I like it.  Maybe this should tell me something.

Apathy and disinterest are apparently the new sexy.

Things that didn’t work and weren’t appealing on the right side are improved when on the left.

I have a knack for attracting the already attached.  (You would think they would know better)

Those who figure me out before knowing my neuroses firsthand freak me out

My self esteem is derived by the homeless junkies who hang on my block who tell me I am pretty

Anything said with an accent is insert superfluous superlatives here.

The act and accomplishment of of seeing a neat little pile of non-spinning plates is satisfying.  Many of the ones that crashed down to the floor I realize were becoming worn and trite in thier pattern anyways. 

However, some plates continue to be dearly missed.

What I Learned This Week - The "I have a lot of questions" Edition

Is it the person or the day that causes the debacles?

How can you thank someone for answering?

Since when are hill runs a good idea in situations such as these?

Did all the people there think I had allergies or that he was a meanie?

Why did I think a garage sale would be a good idea?  For anything??

Why do I attract so many argumentative and intense people?

Why do I agree to such crazy propositions?  And get disappointed when it is not as crazy as it could have been?

Why did the anger and disappointment wait till now to come out?

Why do I watch a train wreck with such fascination and not just walk away?

How did I think this would work out?

What I Learned This Week: Funny Things My Friends Say Edition

“Nothing will ever taste as good as being skinny feels” – Self proclaimed fataphobe/ Ex

 

“All the hot and sane girls are married.” – Single male friend

 

“I think you should seriously consider having a love child” – Related 11 year old

What I Learned This Week

Everybody you encounter is a teacher.

Sometimes taking that cab home doesn't help you escape the lesson.

Soul mates are those who hold up the mirrors.

To a twelve year old, my life rocks.

Your purpose and destiny speaks in whispers.

You always had with with you.

What I Learned This Week

1. The Universe does indeed correct itself.

2. Sometimes your nightmares become daymares.

3. MUNI may change my mind.

4. Knowing what is underneath makes it worse.

5. Radiohead.  Another unifying medium.

6. Love is communication.  Communication is love.

7. It is impossible to not giggle when tickling a baby's toes.

8. Strength comes from surprising sources. Love comes from all around.

9. Just keep swimming.  Just keep smiling.  Just keep writing.

10. Concert going will not be part of pre-marathon prep.

11. The hardest things in life are to trust, to have faith, and to forgive.

What I Learned This Week: Delayed Lesson Edition

1. We don’t fit the type.
2. Detours can be inspiring.
3. I should ask questions more.
4. Run-ins can happen anywhere.
5. The past does not always hold answers.
6. My friends make out a lot with each other.
7. “The Moon” is a perfectly acceptable response.
8. No matter how good of directions given, I will be lost.
9. No matter how good of an explanation received, I will be confused.
10. …. Again, some things are just too upsetting for words ….

What I Learned This Week

1. One helps me make sense.  Another makes no sense at all.

2. One half is a delightful source of energy.  Another is a calming source of strength.

3. One evening is full of beautiful wishes and hopes.  Another is a harsh call to my shortcomings.

4. One promise of devotion is from a proved friend.  Another is from the least likely to be sincere.

5. One half of my week was full of beginnings.  Another half was full of beginnings of ends.

Transformation contains both change and stability, plurality and unity, movement and constancy. It has the nature of life, namely, to connect organically the polar opposites, the stumbling blocks of logic, and to unite them in an all embracing rhythm. (Lama Govinda)

What I Learned This Week

Don’t walk in the street.

Don’t think if you do everything, everything will be done.

Don’t slow down.

Don’t stop.

Don’t pour your own.

Don’t drink the whole bottle.

Don’t turn down a champagne brunch.

Don’t bring your phone.

Don't assume the position of navigator nor parking attendant.

Don’t get offended.

Don’t sing along.

Don’t guess at someone’s age.

Don’t ask the odd looking guy hitting on you if he is Robert Smith of The Cure.  He very well may be, and you will just end up looking silly.

Don’t take off your shirt.

And again, Don’t forget the damn bra.

What I Learned This Week

1. Anomaly of passing for a co-ed all weekend probably has more to do with location than laugh lines.

2. Trust your instincts regarding black duffel bags.

3. Me and Jen should be the two additions for Oceans 14.

4. Standing on my head decreases my alcohol tolerance.  Damn yoga.

5. Confrontations are better over mocha's.

6. I am handy with a screwdriver.

7. Don't take on the neuroses of your friends.

8. I didn't know I could run that far!

9. Being unable to mend the broken hearts of people you love is painful.

10. Don't be content with an ordinary world.

11. EBFPS is a swell idea.

12. Seven siblings requires an assistant.

13. Some things happen that make me speechless. ...Trusting that not everything needs to be understood, deconstructed, or resolved in the moment is progress for me.

What I Learned This Week

1. My sister should be a pro.
2. Tours of my town are accidental only.
3. Lesbian markers are a mystery to me.
4. Ice cream sandwiches are really the best solution.
5. Manhattan cherries should be limited to one per rabbit.
6. Touching the stove when it is hot is a dumb idea.
7. I have a knack for losing things.
8. I want this back more than my lost sunglasses.
9. I am stronger than I think I am.
10. The biggest pessimist is surprised how hopeful she can be.