The show about nothing...

My dad used to watch Seinfeld every Thursday night from the beginning of the series beyond. I would catch an episode here and there but started watching the series religiously after the show had stopped airing. I love the show. I love the comedy. I love the show about nothing.

There is hardly a scenario in my daily life that I cannot relate to an episode in Seinfeld. It is fantastic to know that regardless of the situation I am in, I can relate it to the hilarious sitcom. I think it is a show of genius.

Examples:

Whenever I do something, that would seem to be intense or a lot of work, I am so tempted to say "And it wasn't even that hard." Just as George said it to the chick he was trying to impress after stating that he was a high-dollar architech.

The stock market episode....how many times do you get advice from a friend who got advice from a friend?

The pez-dispenser....hilarious! and that happens to me a lot...I will be in class, loading up my computer and sign into my aol account and, while in a lecture hall, the load voice saying "You've got mail, will go off....what?

I loved the episode of when George was taking a nap under his desk with the built in spot for an alarm clock....can't really relate to it but it is one of my favorites.

Anyway, I cannot think of anymore but I love the show about nothing....because I can relate to just about every episode. Do you love the show about nothing?

To be the boss or to be bossed?

boss ¹ (bôs, bs)

n.

1.

a. An employer or a supervisor.

b. One who makes decisions or exercises authority.

2. A professional politician who controls a party or a political machine.

Yes, I want to be the boss but I believe I have been misunderstood regarding this notion. It has been, up to this point in my life, been an assumption of mine that everybody wants to be the boss but after a small sample study conducted by me I am surprised with the findings.

I still believe that on some level, everyone wants to be the boss, over somethings but many people fret over the idea of being "the boss."

Here is my rationale for wanting to be the boss. For 18 years I was everything besides the boss. My lifestyle was governed by the discipline of my parents, the stress of having three siblings, the rules of going to school, all of my coaches throughout, and all of my teachers who facilitated my education.

I am 22, single, live independently, and finally assume the real role of Angela Kinney. I feel like, though I was my own self for my first 18 years, I am now finally able to be myself, make my own decisions, eat what I want, sleep when I want, watch what I want, dress how I want, live how I want, and study what I want....I am my own boss and people trust that.

My fear is heightened when it comes to the "someday" where I might want to engage in a relationship and get married. When that happens I will only have 50% control over what I do, how I do it, and when I do it. So to sum it up, I want to be the boss because I finally can be. I wasn't able to for 18 years and I won't be able to when I get married...this is my time and I go by my rules.

I try to relate to everyone I meet on some level and I feel like I am somewhat successful in this but I struggle to relate to people who speak out and admit to "never wanting to be in charge." "I never want to make big decisions" "I never want that much pressure." "That would be so stressful." "I just want people to tell me what to do." I do not get that concept.

This is your life. You are on a continuum of life...you already don't get to choose to be born or how you will die so why not fill in the middle with what you want. What is so scary? Why is failing scary? Does it really matter if you fail at something? What is the worst possible scenario? If death is the worst case scenario for you then again, I struggle to relate. If losing your job, your house, your savings account is the worst case scenario then I have to worry about your self-esttem and confidence level...you think those things are irreplaceable? You can't pick yourself up from that? Thats the end?

I write this only because it has been a thought aching in my mind for sometime now and I want to relate to people who admit not wanting to one that exercises authority, one that trust others more then themselves. Can you not see, by now, that you are the only constant, the only person that move you where you want to go and at the end of the day, you are the only one who cares about where you go or what you do. You are the only one who can control you. Own that people, don't let others control you just because you don't want to make a mistake.

Live people, live.

ak

power nap? how powerful is it really?

How powerful is a "power nap" really?

Correct answer....not powerful. In fact worse then offering no power. How many times have you said to yourself, to your friend, to your spouse, or to your child, that your just going to take a "quick power nap" and in 20 minutes be ready to do whatever it is they want? And how many times have you been able to successfully get up after 20 and deliver on your promise?

For me, I have never been able to nap...never. When I was young I would wake up from the night, go 100% and pass out asleep at 7pm and there would be no waking me. I have slept through tornados, fire alarms, loud parties. After about 2 years old my parents gave up on me napping and said that I behaved worse after a nap and I continue that trend into my 20's.

I have learned to never trust that your yourself, your friend, your spouse, or your child will do anything if they say that they "just have to take a power nap." Don't wait around for them because they're power nap will be powerless and you won't hear from them until morning.

how powerful is your "power nap"?

Awesome things I have heard while riding my bike

Hello, a lot of people know that I love riding my pedal bike and what started as a recreational activity during the summers has slowly turned into my primary mode of transportation. I have often thought I could write a book on just the things I have heard people say while I was riding my bike, particularly during the winter months and when it is raining, however I will just blog about it instead.

THINGS I HAVE HEARD, AND IGNORED, AS I WAS RIDING MY BIKE....

1) As I rode away from the downtown library I hear a mom talking to her son, "See, honey, that is why you read a lot and go to college so you can get a job so you can buy a car."

2) Look! If homeless people can afford helmets, everybody can.....

3) HOOOOOOOOOOOOONKKKKKKK! Get off the road.

4) Get a car you freak!!!!

5) More honking!

6) In the summer, during a flash flood and tornado warning a guy purposely drove close to the curb to spray me with water and proceeded to say "Wet now?".....that was really strange.

It is always interesting and it goes to show that you really shouldn't ever jump to conclusions because the truth is, I ride my bike because it is fun. I have a car, I go to college, and I have a sweet job. Anyway, have a good Monday people and don't judge others!