Going-Away/Coming-Back/Going-Away Again Party

A funny thing happened to me on the way to my blog......What was it again? Oh yes....life. I haven't written since February and it's quite sad. Wouldn't it be great if I could sit down and write for as long as I want and as much as I want? Alas, duty calls and someone has got to pay the bills.

So for those of you who don't know yet...the rumors are true...I have officially relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada! I know my move was sudden for many, but it was an idea in my head for a while. I was given an opportunity to work in TV/Web Production and decided to strike while the iron was hot. Even though I'm originally from the West, he decision was not an easy one for me. I left a many loose ends behind in my sudden departure: my buddies, my Sweet, my apartment, my friends' wedding (Sorry Mars), Meekers, my Sorors, The Trinity, my cats, my car, and the list goes on and on and on. However, I assure you that I will be back to say my proper goodbyes (and collect my things...lol). Hey, maybe I'll even throw myself a "going-away/coming-back/going-away again party!" That could be fun!

Even though I'm sad about what I left behind, I am very excited about my new future in a new place. Life is too short to (Insert standard quote here..) I have to admit. I like quotes. I'm a quote nerd. If you don't like quotes then skip the next few lines...

Here are two of my favorites:


To change one's life:  Start immediately.  Do it flamboyantly.  No exceptions.  ~William James

Contemplation often makes life miserable.  We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.  ~Nicolas de Chamfort

I'm not going to bother saying goodbye because I KNOW I will see many of you in Vegas in the next few months. I haven't even gotten my apartment yet and I already have 12 RSVPs...party animals..lol

Carpe Diem People

Espina Negra

Can You "Do Nothing For 2 Minutes?"

I was speaking with my significant other the other day and we started discussing how busy our lives had become. With school, work, friends, and family, we realized that we never had any time for ourselves.

It seems like even when you're by yourself, you're not really by yourself. When I'm alone, my cell phone is buzzing with eager friends wanting to know if I'll be meeting them for drinks later and my computer is always on my lap while I check my Facebook, update my Twitter, and browse my favorite gossip sites. Don't get me wrong, I'm an unashamed social media junky, but I think sometimes people just need to take a moment for themselves and just be.

Recently, I stumbled across this interesting website named "Do Nothing For 2 Minutes." "Do Nothing  For 2 Minutes" challenges you to do just that. Nothing! It forces you to sit in front of your computer and asks you not to touch the mouse or the keyboard. You just sit back while the program plays the sounds of soft waves and seagulls.

It sounded easy, so I decided to try it for myself.

I waited until my lunch break at work. I settled into my desk and started the program. The first 20 seconds were a breeze. 'Please, I can do this,' I thought. At around 30 seconds, I received a text message on my cell phone. I almost reached for it, but then I remembered my goal and returned to my ever important mission. At about the one minute mark I started to get a little antsy and began doubting myself. Random thoughts starting running through my head like, 'Why am I doing this?' and 'I'm thirsty. Would it be cheating if I reached for my Coke?' and my favorite, 'I'm so bored!'

By the time the two minute mark rolled around I found myself strangely antsy and agitated.  I knew I was supposed to feel relaxed, but instead I felt like I had just wasted a perfectly good two minutes doing absolutely nothing, which I guess was the point. I had to admit, I was glad it was over. Very strange reaction for someone who was longing for some downtime, don't 'cha think?

Try it out and let me know how the experience was for you! Did you feel relaxed, bored, or just indifferent?

Do Nothing For Two Minutes

ESPINA NEGRA