Hello! Welcome to My Bubble. Most of you have probably heard the expression "their own little bubble" in some variation. This blog is a reflection of mine. Just one girl's ideas, finds, responses to news stories and popular trends, recipes, life, thoughts, and opinions.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Blogspot Asks...


"When you hesitate before hitting snooze on your alarm clock, are you being lazy?"

My answer is...

For hesitating? No, for hitting it? Maybe. But the real question is, how alert are you? Because usually you're in that groggy, kind of hazy state of mind when your alarm goes off because you're not fully awake, and since you can't possibly make a clear decision in that state, how can you be being lazy?

My fav random question. :)

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Pet Peeves of 2010

1.) Slow drivers.
I'll just be honest, I am not very patient. When I'm trapped behind someone barely going the speed limit, I find it very hard to remain calm and sweet. This is not something I'm proud of. Drivers on a Sunday afternoon drive during rush hour should n0t get to have a license.


2.) Self Check-outs.
I used to love these things! In 2010, every time I used one it was a bad experience. Waiting for a cashier's approval, technical error, and even the receipt paper needing to be replaced - all time consuming and irritating. (see above on the patience thing...)

3.) "Transferring to a Representative".
Most people love "getting to a person" in automated systems - they hate hitting buttons, waiting, and the computer voice - haha - I love it. I have found that I can get what I need done much faster and easier by just whizzing thru a touch tone system - I'm in, then out- no needing to explain my problem, give my CC and SSN info, answer a security question, trying to communicate my issue w/someone whose primary language is not English, or waiting on hold.

4.) Sleep.
90% of the days in 2010 I wished I had more sleep. LOL No matter how much I slept, It was never enough! This is why I plan to spend 2011 on less sleep - I know I can do it, I just need to train myself and man-up haha. I'll let you know how this goes.

5.) The Health Care Reform Bill - I find the entire thing disappointing.
No one knows what all is in this Bill. There are a lot of improvements and things to change in Health Care for this country, but this is not the road to take! We will see more in 2011 than we did in 2010. For those who have a flexible spending acct thru your employer, you already know!

First passing the bill:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2009/12/senate-begins-voting-on-the-health-care-reform-bill/1

One thing I do love is Rep. Mitch McConnell's response.

Attempting to Repeal the Bill:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20027095-503544.html

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Some Things I Learned in 2010:


1.) Some people just can't be trusted and some people will never change. In the words of Shakespeare: "False face must hide what the false heart doth know".

2.) I feel lost without my phone.

3.) I love Chilli Dogs!

4.) Don't ever say you would never do something...sometimes things are out of your control. You never know what situation you may find yourself in, and you don't always have the option that you want!! You may not be happy about it, but you have to make the best of it until you can change it!


5.) If you say "beer can" with a British accent, it sounds like "bacon" with a Jamaican accent.

6.) Opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss!

7.) It's OK if someone doesn't like me. There's plenty of people that I don't like. This doesn't mean I can be rude or unkind.

8.) By the time I'm eligible for Medicare, it will be non-existent.

9.) Unfortunately, most voting Americans are ignorant of anyone other than themselves.

10.) I consume more caffeine than the average human. (although, I believe the national average is rising haha as all 'Kicking and Screaming' fans know, "It's the life-blood that fuels the dreams of champions!")

11.) Some things may seem really easy...until you try to do them.

12.) Always be pleasant on the phone, even if you don't feel like it - you never know what kind of day the person on the other line is having plus, it makes it harder for them to be mad at you. (note: "pleasant" is not "annoyingly perky" haha this esp works when people are calling regarding the bill you sent them)

13.) My car can go a long way on low fuel if I'm broke. (which happens fairly often)

14.) Yelling, "Take a lap!" makes me laugh, every time.



15.) I can go outside without all my makeup, and nothing bad will happen. (As long as it's a quick trip to somewhere close - this a big step for me people)

16.) I don't always deal well with change.

17.) Soda is poison. Delicious poison.

18.) These days, people rarely get the chance to explain themselves or clarify something simply due to most people choosing to believe their own assumptions, this is sad to me because I am a big believer in people defending themselves - in the right way and with the right attitude.

19.) If you really care about something or want to do something, you'll make time for it.

20.) Worry about you and God. If other people want to assume, condemn, or talk about you, that's between them and God.

Of course there are others and many more I'm sure I'll learn in 2011! Here's to another great year!