Opening Weekend!

Tentative dates for EPL opening weekend have been released!! AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!

Yours,

Terrible Excited...... ; -)

The Curse of the Champions

Today's round of matches started off good. Australia vs The Netherlands was a wonderful game to watch. Then came the travesty that was the Spain vs Chile match (and don't even get me started on Cameroon). Now based on how these teams have been playing in this World Cup, I completely expected Chile to win. However, I didn't expect Spain to play so badly! I don't think I am the only one with that sentiment. Even the commentator kept harping on the fact that they have been playing exceptionally well for the past six years. Perhaps, as he said, this was just the end of an era. I mean they leave this World Cup with only ONE goal; and their keeper conceded 7 goals! After just two games they have left the World Cup; well they have one more game, but really, it won't count for much except experience (HA!). I bet that this is the game that they play their best in LOL!

The events today have led me to dub, experiences like these, The Curse of the Champions. Think about it, Italy won the Cup in 2006 in superb fashion. They couldn't defend their title in 2010. After poor decisions and playing, which was unlike them, they bowed out at the group stage. Spain, were champions in 2010. To say that this year they couldn't defend their title would be an understatement. After a terrible show (definitely not what they are capable of if the past couple years are anything to go by), they are out of the Cup at the group stage as well.

It would be interesting to see who wins this Cup. Hopefully they won't fall prey to this curse. Third times the charm they say, so maybe they'll escape it....

I think this says it all....

Yours,

Adiós España.......

Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel
that there is something in them
To look at the sunny side of everything
and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best,
and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times
and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,
not in loud words but great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side
so long as you are true to the best that is in you.

― Christian D. Larson, Your Forces and How to Use Them

Dancin' In My Brain

I'm on a roll this week with these songs on replay! Here's another one for the books!! I wish she did more songs like these, seriously......

Yours,

Dancin......; -)

Word Porn....that's what they're saying these days right?

Idk if i'll ever pick up that habit....however my cousin posted this on facebook and Oh Mylanta! I just thought it was the best thing i'd heard all day....

It's just what I needed to see. I need to find out who said this!

Yours,

What if?......; -)

It's My Party

I have heard this song in so many different ways and so many different times; and on many of those occasions I have been known to roll my eyes and sigh très très loudly. However I, quite by accident of course, have found a version that speaks to me (ahahahahaha). C'est magnifique!

My favourite part is "I put ma best dress on. Overpriiiiiiiiccccceeeddddd......" On the same note.....Icona Pop is kinda awesome. I never knew till now!! 

Yours,

It's my party......; -)

More Words.....

I came across this gem because a friend shared it on Facebook from the "Word Porn" page. It spoke to me on soooooooo many levels. The language is beautiful. The way it is written, organised, put together....EVERYTHING!

"You are the books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to, the dreams you have, the conversations you engage in. You are what you take from these. You are the sound of the ocean, the breath of fresh air, the brightest light and the darkest corner. You are a collective of every experience you have had in your life. You are every single day. So drown yourself in a sea of knowledge and existence. Let the words run through your veins and let the colours fill your mind."

How gorgeous is that? I need to find who wrote this, so I can discover more of their work. This is too good. It's almost Oscar Wilde-esque.....almost. This also says to me, be careful what you take in. If you subscribe to the belief put forth above, then what you see, hear and experience will most inevitably become who you are. So it is probably wise to abandon all negative and bad behaviours. Embrace the positive and all the good experiences in life! Also, you and no one else has the ability to decide who you become in life. You have that power within your grasp. DO NOT give it away!

Yours,

"Let the words run through your veins and let the colours fill your mind...... : -)

Oscar Wilde on Debt

While re-reading (or listening rather since it was an audio-book) "A Woman of No Importance" the other day......

LADY STUTFIELD: [To Lord Alfred] How very, very charming those gold tipped cigarettes of yours are, Lord Alfred.

LORD ALFRED: They are awfully expensive. I can only afford them when I'm in debt.

LADY STUTFIELD: It must be terribly, terribly distressing to be in debt.

LORD ALFRED: One must have some occupation nowadays. If I hadn't my debts I shouldn't have anything to think about. All the chaps I know are in debt.

LADY STUTFIELD: But don't the people to whom you owe the money give you a great, great deal of annoyance?

LORD ALFRED: Oh, no, they write; I don't.

This, is one of the many reasons I love Oscar Wilde.

Indebtedly Yours,

Desiderata

Desiderata is latin for "desired things." It was written by American poet Max Ehrmann. These are good words. I discovered them at the hospital one day while I was on my Paediatric rotation. It was posted to the back of the door in the ECG room. Not quite sure what it has to do with ECG's specifically. Most likely nothing. The person who posted it there perhaps thought that it was a good reminder of how one should seek to live their life on a daily basis.

It was the first line that caught me. It--quite frankly--seems to be the only line I remember regularly. I find myself repeating it when I become upset, angry, or find my anxiety rising for whatever annoyance that sees fit to present itself to me at that moment. It helps.

"...remember what peace there may be in silence." It is difficult these days to just sit and be. I find it difficult. This may just be the best phrase in the whole poem. I believe that peace can be found in silence. Now if only I could get there......

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be critical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be,

and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Yours,

Peacefully.... : -)

All Of Me

It's been aaaaagessss (pronounced with the longest 'a' you can muster). Omg.....Happy New Year lovelies! Here's the latest addition to replay cheeseplay!

This song at first was....meh....to me. Just another good John Legend song. However, on hearing this version I absolutely melted! Will definitely being added to my wedding mix (as if i wasn't weird enough *sigh*)

Yours,

.......my rhythm and blues.... : -)

There's Kate for that.....

So by now EVERYBODY should know about my ridiculous love for Kate Spade. Ridiculous, because it can't be anything but. So I saw a link to pictures of their 2014 Spring/Summer collection which was presented at fashion week. Of course, I jumped (if not threw myself) down the rabbit hole, and 2 score years and 20 hrs later-aka 2 hrs-I ended up on the Kate Spade "Home" page (not their home page but their HOME page, with things for the home!) And boy, do these people know how to make you spend money. As in, I could spend $200 dollars easy on things I DO NOT NEED, but are to die for...(if not because it's Kate Spade then at least because it's silver!!).

Do I have a home? NO! Do I need these things?! NO! Do I want them tres tres badly?! Mais oui!! (But in all fairness, the things I posted here, don't necessitate a home......so the purchase would be legit yeah? Just work with me.......)

I just started a business. So I figure I need a business card holder. Yeah?! 

There's Kate for that......

Whenever life gets rough, I may need a nudge in the right DIErection (get it?! lol) but guess what?!

There's Kate for that.......

Just in case my brother or father forgets their left from their right guess what?!

There's Kate for that.......

Everybody needs a paperweight that looks like a clothespin. Forget all the colourful ones she has on the website because.....?!

There's Kate for that.......

And why wouldn't you want your kids to step out in style. Show off to all their friends with their cool new toy, because who doesn't need an expensive yo yo...(why was this in Home section again? OH! Right....odds and ends :-/ )

There's Kate for that.......

They should call me for marketing i'm convinced. I'd be good right?!

Yours,

Googly eyed and in love....... : -)

What if.....

Have you ever played the what if game?! What am I asking?! Of course you have!! Well I found this gem on Pintrest and I could not stop laughing!! (Otay so I realise it's not that funny but....come on....)

I think it's the best! Made my day. But for real though, what if....? 

Yours,

Random thoughts.... : -)

Happy 51st!

On Sunday in church, in pre celebration for today, Independence day we sang the national anthem at the end of the service. It was then that it hit me that our anthem was so beautiful. As I pondered the lyrics I thought, wouldn't it be something if our country men actually lived the anthem? 

I'm not sure how many other people in other countries think that, but I believe that our country would be in a much better state than it is now if we lived this prayer.

NATIONAL ANTHEM 

Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be our light through countless hours.
To our Leaders, Great Defender,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

Teach us true respect for all,
Stir response to duty’s call, strengthen us the weak to cherish,
Give us vision lest we perish.
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love. 

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE JAMAICA!

Yours,

Happy 6th!

This made me smile today.....

As per usual my love for Kate (yes we are, and forever will be on first name basis) will continue to make me smile on occasion. Especially when I receive emails such as the one below......

Yours,

Forever smitten.... : -)

SING!

So I have been absent from the "Glee" scene for quite some time now(i.e. i haven't watched it since season 2 was on air and now i'm trying to catch up). Admittedly, I got a little tired of it. It was just a period in my life i suppose. Regardless, I've picked it up again and I remembered why I loved it in the first place. There are some things that still irk me about the show. But who's perfect? With all that said, and my repeatedly stated desire that LIFE SHOULD BE A MUSICAL, I absolutely loved the glee club's version of "Sing" by My Chemical Romance. I do appreciate the original version. However, there is something about the glee version that, I don't know.....appeals to me I suppose. I get more out of it if that makes more sense. I simply prefer it to the original version (hold all flying objects please), and here it is for your listening and viewing pleasure.....

Yours in song.....J

Mondays By Kate

I know what you're thinking. stockings?! (or tights for the American's among us) YES! For some reason when I saw these I instantly thought "Yes Dan this could work....this could definitely work" It's weird though because I hate the stockings that have the visible line at the back yet here I am drawn to these....hmmmmm....

Blue knee highs?! Yes!!! Need I say more....

And then depression.........

why you may ask? Isn't a sale a good thing?! Yes! I would most definitely agree, however it only serves to annoy me when I'm broke hahaha.....

Yours avec amour.....J

One of the Longest Breaks Ever...........

After what may or may not have been one of the longest breaks from blogging (maybe not the longest come to think of it........) i'm back with a picture. A picture?! Yes! A picture. Well it's more of a screen shot really. While setting up a new gmail account for business purposes, I saw this......

Are you thinking what i'm thinking? "Other"? Needless to say I was-............- yes, that exactly. I kept saying "huh? what? huh?" I was legitimately confused for at least 5 mins (OK maybe not that long but it was awhile).

Despite my confusion, I did click the "Other" option. As I said this email account I made was for business purposes-an errand business that I am presently setting up-so I thought well the business isn't male or female so I guess this is what the "Other" option is for (crickets in the background i'm sure).  Then I thought, "Ooooohhhhh transgender and transexual people...." then I went right back to "huh? what?" Feel free to laugh leave the judgement at the door.... J Oh well such is my life!!


In other news, the interesting reads of the day are:

• Why Finnish Babies Sleep In Cardboard Boxes: I thought, what?! boxes?! aaahhhh!! But it's a very good article which shows a governments dedication to bettering the lives of the mother's in their nation which was born out of a need to decrease infant mortality rate. 

  

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• I discovered Thought Catalog a couple weeks ago and since then I have been visiting their page quite frequently. They have an interesting database of articles from many different writers. An article posted today on the 5 Things Women Should Start Doing Again. I'm in absolute love with #5, seriously....this should be done always.....

Yours avec amour.....J

Still Obsessed With.....

I missed my chance to purchase this adorable piece of gorgeousness!

Cha Cha Chocolate

 Now I'm searching for it EVERYWHERE! 

Cha Cha Chocolate

And I can't find it!!!! But now, what I really want is this......

Importance of Being Earnest Book Clutch

If I got this too then life would be fantastic......

Little Ribbon Samira

Now if only I could find a way to make this happen.....

Yours,

Sugar Daddy anyone???.... ; -)

Finish Each Day......

SUPER FRANKIE LAMPARD!!!!!!!!!

200 GOALSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOOK AT HIM GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

that is all :)

Yours,

Yay Frankie!!! :) :) :)