Who's This?

I find it funny how some people, who believe that they're so incredible - and don't forget famous - that when it comes to phoning someone, automatically assumes the person they're calling knows who they are, so the person doesn't have to tell them who is calling and just launch right into what they're calling about. Then the person who is receiving the call is faced with a bit of an awkward moment and slight embarrassment because they need to ask who it is, and especially since the phone lines slightly distort peoples' voices, so they can carry on the conversation. The last time I faced such a situation was on the receiving side (that's what she said) a while ago. I don't recall ever being on the side that does the calling and never telling my name. I'm not usually the most confident person while speaking over the phone, because, let's face it, not too many people my age actually get up to phone people when their peers are usually on the internet. Haha. It is kind of weird though, because you'd think people are more confident over the phone than face to face. But then again, I can't say I'm all that confident face to face either.

Well anyways, I came across a few situations recently that made me come to this topic. There really isn't a point to it, but that's okay. The phrase "that's okay" seems to be my two favorite words of recent past. I find myself saying it quite a bit. Haha. And, for your information - one person in particular - this topic of phoning someone without telling them who you are, has nothing to do with the phone that woke me up Monday morning. ;)

My thumbs are quite painful and sore, hopefully it doesn't affect my guitar playing too much.

Surprise

Yeah, you knew I'd blog about this; you don't necessarily have to know what it is, but you knew I'd do it.

Is it ever possible to have your day made before you even wake up? I think it just happened to me today, granted that my days don't really start until 10:30 or 11:00am. Well, I have to say that with your day made and you not even being awake yet, helps you wake up with a smile, and then the rest of the day seems that much more awesome; even if it's a Monday today.

I'll just say that I was waken up with the phone ringing.

Something New

Ignorance truly is bliss, what else can I say? And that, to you, is the quote of the day.

While beginning to feel the effects of being a bum, I'm also finding a new way to keep myself occupied and not just go through the motions of a day after another day. So, I'm starting a new project that I'll be working on for the next little while. I don't know how long it's going to take, because I've done a couple test runs, and nothing is up to my standards. It could take a while before I'm the least bit satisfied with what I come up with, because what needs to be fixed isn't entirely achievable, at least in a short period of time. What is this project, you might ask? I don't want to tell you just yet. Wait until I'm at least half done, or half happy with my results. Don't worry though, with the amount of time I have, and the insanely long list of priorities, much of this project won't take too long.

One thing I can say is that this "project" requires the use of some technology. It's the first day, and I'm already somewhat frustrated with low budget (free) technology. I have to say that technology, at times, can cause you as much anger and frustration as it does joy and satisfaction. But that's okay, if the product don't work, producers wouldn't really sell it to you; you've just got to find your way around it. So I'll get back to the project tomorrow, and see what I get out of it.

Perhaps some planning would make this project much better. And how many times have I said "project" in this post?

Cafe de Gratitude

Hmm, since when did I start speaking french? Today is the Canadian Thanksgiving; yes, Canada's Thanksgiving is different from the U.S.A one - but not like you didn't know that. There's a few minutes left in the day, so I'll do my part of the whole "giving thanks" thing.

Honestly, today was an awesome Thanksgiving when the Oilers destroyed the Predators. I got out to Londonderry to pick out my next pair of glasses, which I don't usually look forward to, but got it done with. Supper was pretty awesome too; we don't usually do turkey because it requires a lot of prep, so we did chicken in stead: the best alternative. All in all, it was a good day.

Instead of coming up with an entire list of things I am thankful for, I've come to a conclusion that the thing I am really grateful for is the ability to be thankful. When someone learns to be thankful, they have come a long way to realizing who they are in comparison to everyone and everything else. When you're thankful, you've learned that you're a privileged person; you wouldn't take things for granted because you realize that everything you have, from good health and working body parts to the stable job, is a blessing from above. When you're thankful, you appreciate life a whole lot more because you're not stressing over the little things; heck, when you're thankful you stress less. When you learn to be thankful, you're a much more pleasant person; you're generally happier more often than not.

That is my daily horoscope reading for you, whether you are a libra, a dragon, or a whatever the heck kind of weird Greek name or Chinese zodiac you are.

So, from one grateful person to another, what are you thankful for today?