"Do what you love and the money will follow."

Different variations of this saying are passed around by some of the world's wealthiest people. But what if you don't know what you love? I wonder how long it took Donald Trump to realize his calling was in real estate and not making fun of Rosie O'Donnell (no matter how fun/necessary). Can't someone just tell me?

Usually I'm kind of skeptical of "signs," but the theme of "Change" has been following me for the past two weeks and I can't seem to shake it. Tupac's song "Changes" is playing everywhere I go, and that's NOT a song you hear often anymore. Oh, and here's my horoscope:

"Today, you're both excited and confused. You sense new things coming your way, but you can't figure out exactly from where they are coming. Don't let it rest for another day. Stay on top of the situation and it will reveal itself to you." (Horoscope.com)

Maybe it's because I'm looking for it. Maybe somebody in the Heavens is trying to tell me something. MAYBE I should go to a psychic. I think I like that idea. There's a psychic in Lake Oswego who has a pyramid tent thingy (the technical term) where she does her supernatural activities.

I just want someone to give me a hint.

It's been one heck of a week...

Last weekend, the Portland area saw record high temperatures that drew many Oregonians to the parks, waters, and fields. I was one those Oregonians who decided to take advantage of the glorious weather by going with the little brother to a new park to go longboarding.

Great idea, right? Wrong.

About 30 seconds into the downhill ride, I lose control of my board and eat the pavement. Full force into the ground.

As I'm sitting on the ground thinking to myself what an idiot I am, a couple rushes over to me to see if me and my bloodied self is okay. They clean me up and bandage all of my wounds, like the angels that they are, all while the older brother comes to pick us up and take me home.

Mission Outdoors on a Sunny Day: Failed

I've spent the past week healing my legs, hands, and face, just wishing I had been boarding on grass rather than asphalt. Although I know I would not have gone that far riding on grass... that's not the point!

Today is exactly a week after the "incident" and I have come to certain realizations:

1. I did not miss going to work at all.
2. Tyra Banks is the kind of wreck that causes people's minds to slow down in order to watch.
3. Not being able to depend on myself sucks, and
   
4. not having use of my right hand also sucks.
5. I DID miss watching Regis and Kelly :)

Although this week has been hard, it could have been a lot worse. I have a fantastic mother who took care of her injured child, no matter the hassle (or the grossness).

If you go outside in this warmer weather, just remember to keep in mind that you still have to go to work on Monday, so don't do anything too stupid. In the same vein, if you REALLY don't wanna go to work on Monday, there are ways around it.


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I'm a Happiness Communist

I'm a Communist.

A Happiness Communist. Everyone should be happy. There should be enough happiness to spread around to everyone, even ACTUAL Communist countries. But where should it start?

This week I bought the movie Happy-Go-Lucky. It is about a 30-year-old woman named, Poppy, whose constant optimism generates many different, and sometimes very extreme, reactions. When I'd seen the trailer online last year, I vowed I HAD to watch it.

What makes Poppy special is the fact that she does not care what people think about her. She goes about her day not worried about her high heels -- the ones her racist, pessimistic driving instructor hates so much -- or that her bike is stolen. Her outlook alludes to a famous Bible passage (and my personal favorite): "Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?" (Matthew 6:27)

Another point I find very interesting is the meaning behind the protagonist's name. "Poppy" is defined as "an herbaceous plant with showy flowers, milky sap, and rounded seed capsules. Many poppies contain alkaloids and are a source of drugs such as morphine and codeine." The character, Poppy, holds the same potential effect as the flower. She is flamboyant and exaggerated, while at the same time possessing the ability to comfort the pain of others.

By the end of the movie, I was left a little confused because there was no concrete ending. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized it didn't matter. I was happier and more cheerful after I had watched it. Throughout the movie, Poppy did and said things that would entertain herself, regardless if others thought they were as entertaining -- so why wouldn't the movie be made with the same spirit? The movie wasn't made for you, but if you enjoyed it as well, then that is merely an added bonus.

Poppy's happiness started with her. By keeping herself entertained and genuinely happy, her happiness spills over and manifests into an undeniable compassion for those who populate her surroundings.




Like Poppy, I don't really know how to end this post... So with that, go out tomorrow and make yourself smile. Who knows, you might makes someone else smile with you :)




"Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving them happier."
-Mother Teresa

Pop Culture Education for Megan

It's for your own good, Megan. I am protecting you from awkward silences and uncomfortable situations when no one has anything to say except for, "Wow, this bean dip has some spice to it..." or "Did you know that my bunions went away?" No one likes that. Seriously. It's weird.

Anyway, in hopes that I am saving you from the above scenarios, here are some topics within pop culture yous should be aware about:

• "Octo-Mom" -- Nadya Suleman had octuplets. Fantastic! Only... Not. She already had six kids before. She has 14 children all under the age of seven. OH and she's a single parent who has an undeniable resemblance to Angelina Jolie. The controversy is the fact that she had this eight babies through in-vitro fertilization and most doctors won't implant more than about three fertilized eggs. Here's a picture (I realize she doesn't look like Angelina here, but she does when she doesn't look like she's giving birth to a mythical creature):
  
  
  
  
  
• Last week Chris Brown and Rihanna were set to perform at the Grammy Awards, but cancelled just a mere two hours before the show was set to start. In regards to the show, it worked out pretty well for me because Justin Timberlake stepped up to the plate and performed with Al Green and Boyz II Men.
  
  However, it did not work out for Chris Brown or Rihanna. Apparently they got into a fight and Chris Brown allegedly beat up Rihanna. That is just craziness though and I still don't really believe it. I think she beat herself up and he was just trying to stop her, because he's a good person like that. Basically insiders are saying, "Chris is a good kid. There are always two sides to the story."
  
  
  
  
  
• Lastly, a bunch of places are reporting that Hayden Panetierre and Milo Ventimiglia (both from Heroes) split up. Peoples said it was because their lives were too different... NO KIDDING. Hayden? 19. Milo? 31.
  
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  (Okay, so they might look good together, BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT.)

Well, Megan, I hope I have enlightened you in some of the big stories of the past couple weeks. So at your next awkward party with dancing French women, you will be more accepted if you bring up any of the three topics you read above. And if that fails, talk about how Joaquin Phoenix is a lunatic.

RIP Circuit City

Well hello... Welcome to my blog.

Say adios to cheap movies, music, and electronics. Circuit City is closing its doors after over 20 years of providing me and others the $9.99 cd WAY before iTunes even existed. Circuit City was the first place I went on Tuesdays whenever a new cd dropped.

So how did I mourn the death of this company? By commiserating with my fellow shoppers who wanted a great deal for the last time! And in its oh so familiar atmosphere, I found myself rummaging through bins of clearance items and a plethora of misplaced products.

Most of the good stuff had already been swiped up, but I left the store an hour and a half later with a bag full of goodies I had been meaning to get for a while (and of course things that maybe I didn't haha). I think I was quite successful too! Although, much to Caitlin's dismay I'm sure, I did not purchase the Garmin GPS system I was circling. Literally, I was circling it... Walking around it in a circle many times.

Maybe I'll get it for my birthday... hmmm :)

The most exciting purchase I made today was definitely The Godfather Trilogy in Blu-ray. I honestly believe the only acceptable way to watch these movies is back to back, with maybe 20 minute eating/bathroom breaks. You should try it sometime, it's A-MAZING. Come over. We'll have a party with lots of spaghetti and lasagne. Or, maybe just pizza.

In conclusion, I will miss Circuit City terribly and if you're looking for some SUPER cheap electronics this weekend, I'd head over there soon before they are cleaned out!

First bloggy blog!

I was highly encouraged by some (including myself) to start a blog again. I'm thinking this will be a good way to keep writing, and hopefully entertain some!

Here are some things to look forward to:

• updates on my life
• my input on Hollywood and the media (I'm sorry, but I have to... haha)
• possibly short stories
• random trials to see what people like to read
• book, movie, and music reviews
• and whatever else I want
  

Okay well, I'm sleepy now... Goodnight friends :)



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