October 19, 2010

sometimes it bends to the left...sometimes the right

being a finance major, an ex-banker and now a program administrator means that i usually try to think in very logical, straight lines....credits here, debits there - a sort of balance to my world in whatever way it may apply.  you would think anyway.

but there is a bend in my view of the view of the world and it doesn't always follow the straight line.  sometimes it twists and turns, sometimes there are just slight curves.  today - let's just hope it is a curve.

in the midst of all the work we're doing - we're playing fruit basket turnover with offices.  i come out pretty good - i will get a bit larger office, a conference table and a fabulous view of the state capital (instead of the building construction).  i think i came out ahead.

and in that light, i will paraphrase the comedian ron white - when life hands you lemons, go find someone whose life gives them vodka and have a party!  that always makes me laugh.  (and yes, it makes the logical person me wonder what kind of life gives someone vodka....but it's funny)

the good news about last minute packing - there is always a good reason to save those cute handled paper bags from cool places like anthropologie's and francesca's - they are perfect for carrying odds and ends to the new office!  *smile*

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today on my ipod - running to stand still (u2), stay on the ride (patty griffin), up on the roof (the drifters), sometimes love just ain't enough (patty smythe & don henley), low (cracker), steer (missy higgins), no air (jordan sparks)

25 comments:

  1. haha GREAT Ron quote. Great way to look at life I think. ;op Glad you came out on top with that office!

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  2. I wish my life gave me vodka...

    Sounds like a nice office!

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  3. Wow! Congratulations on the new office ~ sounds wonderful! As does the vodka and lemonade . . .

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  4. Sounds like a great new view, enjoy the change!

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  5. Yeay and hooray on your new bigger and better office! But won't you be missing those cute construction guys?
    I have heard an Italian verion of that saying too: When life gives you lemons make limoncello...I think you need vodka to make it:)

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  6. We'll be expecting pics of your new view!

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  7. congrats on the new office, sounds too cool...I think I need a bit of vodka in my life today. that was funny take care.

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  8. i want life to give me vodka? :-p
    sounds like a great new office with a wonderful new view!

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  9. char ..you have found the answer in your optimistic attitude ...i am really happy that you get a nicer space ..you deserve it!!

    GREAT black and white!!

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  10. it's always pretty much a pain to move but sounds like it's a nice one for you.

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  11. you were a finance major?! wow! i had a double major (BRIEFLY): accounting and art. it is funny -- i manage to have jobs that employ both. weird! but good!

    and congrats on getting better office real estate. that sort of thing can be a dogfight with less than pleasant results for many!

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  12. Congratulations on the new office space and it always helps give us new perspective, doesn't it...to move things around...at work and in life, sometimes some change is a good thing.
    a good day...

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  13. congrats on the new office space....you without a doubt came out ahead !

    and ron white....we love him, even if he is hard on the eyes sometimes....
    he's one of those, that people will say at his funeral....well, he was ridden hard and put away wet.....

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  14. I've got some vodka! I can bring it over in one of the many cute handled shopping bags my husband can't for the life of him figure out why I keep. He needs more curves. Well not that kind. You know...
    Best wishes in the new office.

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  15. Wow...congratulations on your new office...that sounds great. And those little bags? Usually left by visiting relatives, they get lost in the depths of the pantry. :o/

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  16. Oooo, congrats on the new office! And that photo needs to be framed and hung in your new office... it's beautiful! :)

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  17. I love the sound of your office, wow. And I love the sound of your bags, and what must have been inside them. :)

    I laughed out loud, at 4 in the morning, at the Ron White joke. It's good that my husband was also up . . . and he laughed too.

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  18. That is wonderful. A new environment means a new outlook and new energy! A great view too...wonderful.

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  19. Fabulous,fabulous,fabulous blog!!!... great reading and so honest.I do understand how you fell..go with the flow,like you said,you already got the best out of something.I bet the new office is fabulous too! congratulations on getting it.from my point of view,you are the one with the vodka my friend! {smile}
    hugs
    lila

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  20. I LOVE that quote ... and Congrats on the new office!!!

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  21. I was thinking the same thing...what kind of life gives you vodka! LOL...
    Good, bad, curvy or straight---gotta have them all in life...its what keeps it interesting.

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  22. love the sound of the new office...
    and this photo
    and your attitude.

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  23. Congrats on your new office, you deserve it! {even if it is a pain to move everything}. I hope you enjoy your room with a view. I'm still contemplating the thought about who gets vodka with their life...Chelsea Handler? But it's a great concept!

    xo

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  24. What a great quote. I had never head that one before. LOVE IT!

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.