Blar-biddy-blar-blar...

This is a rant so yes, expect some baking to follow shortly! My day started out pretty decent. It's Friday so naturally I'm pretty stoked about the weekend. I have a new cleaning lady and she started today so again, looking forward to going home to a clean, fresh house. I have gym time with John tonight and this is more of a love/hate situation but whatever, he's kicking my tush into shape and for that, I am UBER thankful. Anydrama, my day and somewhat of a positive chi instantly takes a turn for the toilet because of some news that I received from a friend. And honestly, all of this could have been avoided had things been handled differently but it wasn't and that is where I was...annoyed, driving in circles and not heading to my meeting as I should have been.

So I get back to the office and I have a few e-mails waiting for me. One in particular is from my former Ops Mgr. and it's a forward but I read it anyway. It was one of those e-mails that changed my perspective on the day and I am thankful that Andria sent it. Here...I'll share it with you...

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.

And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting.' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'
'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.'
'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'
'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'
'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

So there it is...and I'm not a huge Maya fan but sometimes the old girl catches my eye. I am humbled and calmed down and too old to deal with those shenanigans. Ok, back to my peppy, positive Friday!

Jet-lag at its best...

You'll have to excuse any sort of rambling that may take place from this point on because I have just returned from Vegas, ok so I got back on Wednesday night, and I have yet to adjust to the time difference. And yes, I am also aware that my "lag" should have taken place on my trip out there and not so much on my way home but I am going against science on this one...I'm flippin' tired! My boss walked into my office this morning, took one look at me and walked back out laughing. He has yet to let up on the nap jokes and "just how pretty" I look.

Can't you just see my amusement?!!? Argh...so I'm not a spring chicken anymore...bite me!

Anydrama...Vegas was fun! I lost a lot of money, made some money back, had loads of family time, saw some celebrities (and yes, I gawked), bought a new coach clutch, bought new make-up, got the most expensive eyebrow waxing of my life (she did a rocking job though) and rode the NY NY roller coaster (AWESOME!). The celebrity sightings are as follows:

• James Woods: I smiled and he nodded back. (Bellagio)
• Leonardo DiCarpio: He was in the high roller room and I saw him as he flashed past me. (Bellagio)
• Chris Angell: I was that girl for this one. My sister-in-law and I were standing in the casino at MGM and I saw this giant man charging towards me so I moved a little to the right. I noticed a shorter, smaller guy following him with a hat pulled way down and his head hanging even lower. Much to my dismay it was Chris, and of course I said, "Is that Chris Angell?" to my SIL. He looked at us but kept trucking through the casino. We looked on as people recognized him and then he was lost in the mob that was chasing him through the casino. (MGM Grand)
• Katy Perry: She was sitting at a bar and cheering with others sitting at the bar. (NY NY)
• That guy from Psych...I don't know his name but I recognized him and he shook his head and smiled as if to confirm my thoughts. (Bellagio)

There were some others involved in the weekend because apparently Diddy's annual White Party was a bust and most of the people the occupy my time on celebrity blogs were in Vegas to celebrate Laboring. Those were the highlights and of course there were hookers, loads of random incidents with my fellow travellers, and lots of laughter. I didn't take very many picture because my camera battery died, sorry Kelli, so I am hoping my SIL comes through and send some my way. We shall see...

Other than that...I am back at work and back to the gym with John John! I miss my dog but she will be home tomorrow. I am thankful that football is back on and I am OVER THE MOON excited that the boys of UCLA shut down the good Ole Rocky Top in overtime...thank you :-) I am sending off my creations for the boys from Operations BakingGALS and will update on that info later. That's all for now...sorry it was so all over the place. Have a great day!