"You will find your horizons suddenly broadened."
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Perspective
I'm finding that today, I am spending a lot of time putting things into perspective.
I was contemplating blogging about a recent dating debacle so to speak, but I'm not sure of the need. For one, I'm not sure that we were really "dating" and I didn't see any future with him, but maybe just someone fun to hang out with time and time again. We hadn't been intimate and my crystal ball was predicting a "friends with benefits" situation, which I just have no interest. Long story short, one of my longest and bestfriends TS had compared phone numbers of the guy with me to verify her inkling that he was one in the same. Sure enough, he was! He lives almost three hours away and managed to meet up and hook up with one of my bestfriends, one time. When I learned of this, I instant messaged and inquired and he wanted to know who she was, what she had told me and that it was before we had started seeing her. Funny thing, it was a week after we had met the second time that he met her!
Neither here nor there, but the image of what may have happened if one of the times I was hanging out with him and invited her to join us...is just, well I'm, well, speechless. Imagine how awkward that would have been, TS meet XX. They never talked again after that one time. Well, until the night I learned of their meeting where he texted her to see what she had told me. Funny thing, TS is on a different dating site than I was on when I met this guy. In all but one of her pictures, I am in them with her. They first started chatting online last winter. Do you think he was dumb enough to not put two and two together? Probably.
I'm glad that my dating debacle was just DUMB. I told him that "friendship runs far deeper than any man". His response, "whatever".
Today I received a call from the Ex-Bf (he seriously needs a new name since it's been 2.75 years, but who is counting?) that he almost got in a car accident, roommate lost his job, mutual friend of his and roommate committed suicide and he has court Monday for civil matters against his family. Then I receive a text a friend's shop was broken into and his work tools were stolen. The following text, a friend who thought he had potential to get a job was told, "really qualified but not at this time do we have a fit". My mom's old friend's wife committed suicide recently. One of my mom's dear friend's neighbor's 35 year old son passed away last night.
My thoughts and prayers are scattered today, praying for so many. It's about real life smacking you upside the head that really puts things into perspective.
I was contemplating blogging about a recent dating debacle so to speak, but I'm not sure of the need. For one, I'm not sure that we were really "dating" and I didn't see any future with him, but maybe just someone fun to hang out with time and time again. We hadn't been intimate and my crystal ball was predicting a "friends with benefits" situation, which I just have no interest. Long story short, one of my longest and bestfriends TS had compared phone numbers of the guy with me to verify her inkling that he was one in the same. Sure enough, he was! He lives almost three hours away and managed to meet up and hook up with one of my bestfriends, one time. When I learned of this, I instant messaged and inquired and he wanted to know who she was, what she had told me and that it was before we had started seeing her. Funny thing, it was a week after we had met the second time that he met her!
Neither here nor there, but the image of what may have happened if one of the times I was hanging out with him and invited her to join us...is just, well I'm, well, speechless. Imagine how awkward that would have been, TS meet XX. They never talked again after that one time. Well, until the night I learned of their meeting where he texted her to see what she had told me. Funny thing, TS is on a different dating site than I was on when I met this guy. In all but one of her pictures, I am in them with her. They first started chatting online last winter. Do you think he was dumb enough to not put two and two together? Probably.
I'm glad that my dating debacle was just DUMB. I told him that "friendship runs far deeper than any man". His response, "whatever".
Today I received a call from the Ex-Bf (he seriously needs a new name since it's been 2.75 years, but who is counting?) that he almost got in a car accident, roommate lost his job, mutual friend of his and roommate committed suicide and he has court Monday for civil matters against his family. Then I receive a text a friend's shop was broken into and his work tools were stolen. The following text, a friend who thought he had potential to get a job was told, "really qualified but not at this time do we have a fit". My mom's old friend's wife committed suicide recently. One of my mom's dear friend's neighbor's 35 year old son passed away last night.
My thoughts and prayers are scattered today, praying for so many. It's about real life smacking you upside the head that really puts things into perspective.
Monday, October 4, 2010
ArtPrize 2010
ArtPrize began in Grand Rapids, MI in 2009. In order to promote art in the community, an event welcomed artists from the area - far and wide - to display a wide variety of artistic talent and the opportunity to win $250,000. Wikipedia defines ArtPrize. For more information, also check out http://www.artprize.org/.
I have had the opportunity to explore ArtPrize both years. While clearly I am not an artist, I struggle with playing hangman and having to draw a stick figure, I am in awe at the amazing talent of the artists. Some artists have argued that the entries and even the Top 10 winners of ArtPrize are not the most talented, but as a society we need to accept that with the public texting and voting for their favorites, the most talented isn't always the winner.
Randomly, here are some pictures of my favorites or most interesting art that I liked. Some of them made the top 10. ArtPrize continues through October 10, 2010.
There are also pianos randomly throughout the city to enjoy making your own music. Several popular artists have also performed free concerts for the public. A great experience for all ages!
Randomly, here are some pictures of my favorites or most interesting art that I liked. Some of them made the top 10. ArtPrize continues through October 10, 2010.
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| Top 10: Young Kim - Salt & Earth (Salt & Clay) |
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| One of Many of the Fish Artwork on Display |
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| This "carpet" is made out of sand! |
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| Top 10: Wander Martich - Helping Mom One Penny at a Time (3D made of all pennies!) |
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| Picture made of 250,920 small balls! |
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| Top 10: Mia Tavonatti - Svelata (Stained Glass Mosaic) |
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| Gloria Kirk-Hanna: Fiber Four Seasons |
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| Nellie Durand: The Lake, made of Fiber |
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| One of my Favorites: Mosaic made of Crayons! |
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| Lori Hough: Giraffes made of Paper Mache |
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| 7000 Images created the Picture of the GR Symphony |
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| Schemm & Buteyn: When We Are Mammoths 2010 (Aluminum/Steel/Wood) |
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| Top 10: Bill Secunda - Dancing With Lions (1,000 pounds of cut nails) |
Top 10: Birks, Jensen - Steam Pig Experiment (3D, Sound)
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| Mannequin designed in beads |
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| Horses made of kitchen utensils |
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| Florence Truskowski: Sweet Magnolia (Torn Paper Collage) |
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| Top 10: Fredrick Prescott - Elephant Walk (3D) |
Top 10: David Spriggs - The Vision (2-3D Imagery)
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| Top 10: Chris LaPorte: Cavalry, American Officers, 1921 (2h Pencil on Paper) 800 hours and 8.5 months to complete this pencil drawing |
There were two other Top 10 features that I didn't photograph, taken from www.ArtPrize.org
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| Top 10: Paul Baliker - A Matter of Time (3D Wood Sculpture) |
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| Top Ten: Beili Liu - Lure/Wave, Grand Rapids (Lure/Forest) (3D Thread/Sewing Needles) |
There are also pianos randomly throughout the city to enjoy making your own music. Several popular artists have also performed free concerts for the public. A great experience for all ages!
Bean Dip Recipe
I have absolutely no idea what the true name is for my latest love! My mom made it sometime ago and everytime I see her, I crave the dip. She serves the dip with tortilla chips, which is great, but I prefer it by the bowlful with a spoon just as well!
Enjoy! Even T loves this and he isn't a big fan of beans or peas. The longer the dip refrigerates, the sweeter the taste as the sugar and vinegar mix.
Bean Dip
1 Can Black Beans (Drain & Rinse)
1 Can Black Eyed Peas (Drain & Rinse)
1 Can White Corn ("Shoe Peg" Drained)
1 Small Jar Pimentos (Drained)
3 Green Onions (Chopped)
1/2 Can Chile Tomatoes
3/4 Cup Cider Vinegar
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Hot Water
Mix all together. Refrigerate overnight.
Parent's "Puppy" - Family Addition
My parents lost their beloved dog Gump (Forrest Gump) earlier this year. He was a fantastic dog, a black lab. He was my son's "best friend" and truly loyal to my parents. With his passing, came much heartache. Gump will never be replaced, forever in our hearts, minds and memories.
My parents decided that they were missing the companionship of a pet and purchased a black lab puppy in early May, right from a lab breeder. Gump was about a year old when he "jumped" into my step-dad's car and forever became their dog. My step dad has never had a "puppy" and he has been enjoying the experiences of puppyhood and chewing and potty training. Despite my objections, the new puppy was named Bubba (Bubba Gump) to carry on the legacy.
My parents decided that they were missing the companionship of a pet and purchased a black lab puppy in early May, right from a lab breeder. Gump was about a year old when he "jumped" into my step-dad's car and forever became their dog. My step dad has never had a "puppy" and he has been enjoying the experiences of puppyhood and chewing and potty training. Despite my objections, the new puppy was named Bubba (Bubba Gump) to carry on the legacy.
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Bubba - May 9, 2010 (6 weeks old) |
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| Bubba - August 5, 2010 (4 months old) |
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| Bubba - September 25, 2010 (5 months old) |
Truly amazing how quickly puppies grow! A mere handful at six weeks and less than 6 months old he weighs 65 pounds! Not really a lap dog by any means, but still 100% puppy!
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