It's like learning to fly...or falling in love...
I heart that song - really truly deeply.
Anyway - I've been really in a meme mood lately - so here's some more stuff to know me better. Not that y'all don't already - I mean - the only people that read this are the friends I trust enough to read it:-)
"Hi. I'm Katie."
High School? College? Working?
I currently work as a freelancer in the television industry. My steady Permalance job is at the golf channel where I do a variety of things - but basically consider myself a preditor (producer/editor)
What do you want to be if you're not already working as it?
A college professor or a mental health counselor. I really like helping people.
Relationship with your parents?
I have an exception relationshp with my dad. We talk almost every day. My mom - yeah - it has its moments where it's strained but she knows I love her and she knows where we stand. Most of the times.
Any kids?
Nope - but some day - definitely. I think I want 4.
Brothers or sisters?
I have an older sister. She's a closed captioner. I heart her very much and can not wait til she moves to Orlando!
Any pets?
nope - but Deuce and Maya live in the house I am at....so they're my adopted pets:-)
Dating anyone at the moment?
A few guys - keeping my options open
Religion, do ya dig it?
I do now more so than I ever did before. I was raised Catholic but have since found a Unity church that teaches spiritual enhancement and improvement of self. I love it. And no, it's not a cult.
Something everyone loves that you hate:
Joe Buck. If you watched the world series - you understand what I'm talking about.
Something everyone hates that you love:
I don't know that they hate it - but most people don't like Soccer - and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
Something a lot of people are into you're indifferent about:
I will go with what my sister said - The Election.
Something different about your online self and your real life self?
Hrmm...I think my online self explains things much better than my real self does.
What are or were you teased about most in high school? Or are you the one doing the teasing?
I don't ever remember being teased in school. I think because I was so involved in a variety of groups - there wasn't one thing that made me stick out. I never teased other people though....I never wanted people to do it to me so I didn't to them. I do remember, however, being teased about my name - but I think they were just being more endearing...for example...friends used to say, "Katherine" or "Mary Katherine Gallagher" - because I hated when people didn't call me Katie. I still don't like it very much.
The Additional Stuff:
QUESTIONS:
01. What's the last TV show you saw?
Sportscenter this morning - and The Office last night
02. What are you wearing at the moment?
Jeans, My Phillies Shirt, and flipflops
03. Favorite Song of the Moment?
One Step at a Time - Jordin Sparks, and So What? - P!nk
04. What is your favorite scent?
Moonlight Path - Bath and Body Works
05. What's your occupation? What do you do there?
Freelance Producer - Golf Channel
06. What do you drink the most?
Water. Wine. Beer
07. What is your favorite restaurant?
Wazzabi. MMMMMMM sushi!
08. What will you be doing after finishing this?
starting work for the day
09. What did you want to be when you grew up?
A marine biologist. I was OBSESSED with sharks!
10. Your favorite romantic movie?
hrmm...this is tough...I have quite a few. Jerry Maguire? Probably because it combines sports and romance. And ya gotta have sports:-)
11. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
No one tagged me but I stole it from my seeeestar - and I heart her more than she'll ever know
12. What's the least favorite thing about yourself?
I wish I had more confidence sometimes
13. What are your ideal qualities in a novel?
Humor. Interesting Story - preferrably something real or based on a true story. Soemthing that involves sports and music
14. What time do you usually go to bed?
10ish - very rarely later than 10:30
15. What's the meaning behind your LJ username/name/nicknames you go by?
cfcbluesgirl? I think it says it call! cfc - chelsea football club, blues - chelsea's nickname are "the blues", girl - me:-)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hey my friend it seems your eyes are troubled, care to share your time with me?
Dave's always a good pick me up in the morning. Not that I need a pick me up - but this week is definitely not as good as last week. And rightly so - I don't know many things that can trump the week I had last week. It kind of started last Friday with all the shennanigans (if you could even call it that). Something was just off. I had a fantastic week up until that point. I dont know how else to explain it.
This week - you might be asking - what's wrong with this week? Well - to start - the Phillies game that was supposed to be Game 5 on Monday for the World Series (and the final game) was "called" due to rain - but there are still three and half more innings to play. That being said - they're supposed to finish the game today (it was supposed to be yesterday but it was literally snowing at home yesterday) so here's hoping that they get it in.
What else? Well, as great as it is that one of the guys I'm seeing called me not only Sunday and Monday (albeit very late at night), we had made plans to hang out yesterday but because it was cold - I asked if we could do something else and he kind of bailed on me - including later in the evening - and when he asked for a raincheck I was like - ok sure - so I suggested a day to hang out - and he said he couldn't. I don't know what else to do. So - I'm not leaving it up to me any more. It's in his hands - the ball is in his court.
Continuing on - another guy I'm supposed to hang out with tonight - is sick - and I totally understand wanting to postponed hanging out until another time when he's feeling better - I agree. I'm actually not feeling too hot myself. But after the situation from the previous paragraph and now this - I'm like - do none of these guys want to hang out with me?! Seriously.
Last night I had to do something really difficult for me and for a friend. I have a friend that's kind of gotten caught up in a lifestyle that is detrimental to his health and his life. Me and a few close friends had an "intervention" (for lack of a better word) and despite us getting it all out - he was not very receptive to it. I am extremely worried about him...as we all are. The only plus that came with it was that an old friend and I got a chance to tell each other how much we missed each other. ::sigh:: I do miss him a lot.
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But enough of the debbie downer stuff! I was reading Hot Thick Chick this morning and noticed a meme that she had on her page...so I decided to do one of my own:-) Happy reading!
10 Years Ago (1998):
1. I was in my Senior year of High School and at this point in the year, already knew where I was going to college in the Spring - Albright! Senior Year was a blast! Some times I wish I could go back to then:-)
2. I had a white 1988 Nissan Maxima. Trust me - it was not as flashy as it sounds!
3. I STILL had the biggest crush on Derek Drechsel - but continued to be his best friend anyway.
4. Earlier that year, I had my first series of boyfriends - Matt, Mike, Joe, Anthony....I'm not gonna lie...for as much drama as there was....it was nice to know that I would no longer be the girl who thought she'd never have a boyfriend:-)
5. My Grandparents celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary.
5 Things on Today’s “To Do” List:
1. Run no less than 8 miles
2. Meet up with Matt for dinner (hopefully)
3. Continue to work on this Recap at work
4. Call the Montgomery County Election Commission to find out why I still don't have my absentee ballot.
5. Watch the Phillies WIN THE WORLD SERIES! (pending the game isn't postponed again)
5 Things that I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off any debts of mine or any of my family - if I could.
2. Buy a house.
3. Invest a portion of it....and save it for future.
4. Take a nice long trip around the world - for at least two months!
5. Buy a personal trainer
5 Places I have lived:
1. Plymouth Meeting, PA
2. Reading, PA
3. Philadelphia, PA
4. Mt. Pleasant, MI
5. Orlando, FL
5 Jobs I have had:
1. I was a lifeguard for three summers from the end of my Sophomore year of HS to the end of my Senior year......one of the BEST jobs ever.
2. Au pair/Babysitter for my cousins for a few summers.
3. Television News Producer - worst job I've ever had - but learned SO much about myself, what I wanted for my life and about my abilities.
4. I worked as an office assistant for a few summers at different places - one was for a Financial Planner and the other was for a guy who ran his own audio business out of his basement. Two entirely different jobs but totally awesome experiences.
5. Preditor - current job - freelance producer and editor - I get to do something different every day. I love it!
(I'm adding my own five things)
5 Things You'd Like to do in the next 5 years:
1. Go back to school and get another degree
2. Travel to Australia, All over Europe and portions of the Far East
3. Get married (of course I can't just make this happen)
4. Buy a House.
5. If number three happens - have at least one kid.
This week - you might be asking - what's wrong with this week? Well - to start - the Phillies game that was supposed to be Game 5 on Monday for the World Series (and the final game) was "called" due to rain - but there are still three and half more innings to play. That being said - they're supposed to finish the game today (it was supposed to be yesterday but it was literally snowing at home yesterday) so here's hoping that they get it in.
What else? Well, as great as it is that one of the guys I'm seeing called me not only Sunday and Monday (albeit very late at night), we had made plans to hang out yesterday but because it was cold - I asked if we could do something else and he kind of bailed on me - including later in the evening - and when he asked for a raincheck I was like - ok sure - so I suggested a day to hang out - and he said he couldn't. I don't know what else to do. So - I'm not leaving it up to me any more. It's in his hands - the ball is in his court.
Continuing on - another guy I'm supposed to hang out with tonight - is sick - and I totally understand wanting to postponed hanging out until another time when he's feeling better - I agree. I'm actually not feeling too hot myself. But after the situation from the previous paragraph and now this - I'm like - do none of these guys want to hang out with me?! Seriously.
Last night I had to do something really difficult for me and for a friend. I have a friend that's kind of gotten caught up in a lifestyle that is detrimental to his health and his life. Me and a few close friends had an "intervention" (for lack of a better word) and despite us getting it all out - he was not very receptive to it. I am extremely worried about him...as we all are. The only plus that came with it was that an old friend and I got a chance to tell each other how much we missed each other. ::sigh:: I do miss him a lot.
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But enough of the debbie downer stuff! I was reading Hot Thick Chick this morning and noticed a meme that she had on her page...so I decided to do one of my own:-) Happy reading!
10 Years Ago (1998):
1. I was in my Senior year of High School and at this point in the year, already knew where I was going to college in the Spring - Albright! Senior Year was a blast! Some times I wish I could go back to then:-)
2. I had a white 1988 Nissan Maxima. Trust me - it was not as flashy as it sounds!
3. I STILL had the biggest crush on Derek Drechsel - but continued to be his best friend anyway.
4. Earlier that year, I had my first series of boyfriends - Matt, Mike, Joe, Anthony....I'm not gonna lie...for as much drama as there was....it was nice to know that I would no longer be the girl who thought she'd never have a boyfriend:-)
5. My Grandparents celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary.
5 Things on Today’s “To Do” List:
1. Run no less than 8 miles
2. Meet up with Matt for dinner (hopefully)
3. Continue to work on this Recap at work
4. Call the Montgomery County Election Commission to find out why I still don't have my absentee ballot.
5. Watch the Phillies WIN THE WORLD SERIES! (pending the game isn't postponed again)
5 Things that I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off any debts of mine or any of my family - if I could.
2. Buy a house.
3. Invest a portion of it....and save it for future.
4. Take a nice long trip around the world - for at least two months!
5. Buy a personal trainer
5 Places I have lived:
1. Plymouth Meeting, PA
2. Reading, PA
3. Philadelphia, PA
4. Mt. Pleasant, MI
5. Orlando, FL
5 Jobs I have had:
1. I was a lifeguard for three summers from the end of my Sophomore year of HS to the end of my Senior year......one of the BEST jobs ever.
2. Au pair/Babysitter for my cousins for a few summers.
3. Television News Producer - worst job I've ever had - but learned SO much about myself, what I wanted for my life and about my abilities.
4. I worked as an office assistant for a few summers at different places - one was for a Financial Planner and the other was for a guy who ran his own audio business out of his basement. Two entirely different jobs but totally awesome experiences.
5. Preditor - current job - freelance producer and editor - I get to do something different every day. I love it!
(I'm adding my own five things)
5 Things You'd Like to do in the next 5 years:
1. Go back to school and get another degree
2. Travel to Australia, All over Europe and portions of the Far East
3. Get married (of course I can't just make this happen)
4. Buy a House.
5. If number three happens - have at least one kid.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
I Go Back.....
"Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams,
Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me
Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along
Cause everytime I hear that song...
I go back to a two toned short bed Chevy
Drivin my first love out to the levvy
Livin life with no sense of time
And I go back to the feel of a fifty yard line
A blanket, a girl, some raspberry wine
Wishin time would stop right in its tracks
Everytime I hear that song, I go back
I used to rock all night long to "Keep On Rockin Me Baby"
Frat parties, college bars, just tryin to impress the ladies
I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along
Cause everytime I hear that song....
I go back to the smell of an old gym floor
The taste of salt on the Carolina shore
After graduation and drinkin goodbye to friends
And I go back to watchin summer fade to fall
Growin up too fast and I do recall
Wishin time would stop right in its tracks
Everytime I hear that song, I go back, I go back
We all have a song that somehow stamped our lives
Takes us to another place and time
So I go back to a pew,preacher, and a choir
Singin bout God, brimstone, and fire
And the smell of Sunday chicken after church
And I go back to the loss of a real good friend
And the sixteen summers I shared with him
Now "Only The Good Die Young" stops me in my tracks
Everytime I hear that song,
I go back....
To the feel of a fifty yard line
A blanket, a girl, some raspberry wine
I go back....
To watchin summer fade to fall
Growin up too fast and I do recall...
I go back....
To the loss of a real good friend
And the sixteen summers I shared with him...
I go back... I go back... I go back
~Kenny Chesney
___________
We've all had that song - that just reminds of that certain place in time....haven't we?
Right now - there's a weird situation going on in my life that has been bothering me for a year now and has been awkward for nearly three years. I know I've talked about it a bit before - but the basic idea is that one of my closest friends from college and guy I used to date - is no longer my friend. And while that seems normal because as we all know - we can't always remain close with exes or friends - it's kind of weird this time around.
To put it simply - I have a friend who is no longer really a friend because his girlfriend doesn't like me. She game him an ultimatum and he chose her - rightfully so. I suppose.
The thing that bothers me at the moment is that we have a mutual college friend in town and all of a sudden - this "friend" wants to hang out with me. While that's all well and good - it's just like - NO. You don't suddenly get to decide that we can all hang out when its convenient for you. For one weekend out of 52 in a year - just because a friend is here - that doesn't make everything alright and ok. You haven't attempted to be my friend all year - why start now?
I've got this whole speech in my head - which I'll most likely never tell anyone....but I have written him a letter....that I never sent. I just want him to be happy. As hard as the reminder is every day (we work at the same place) to see him and know that we have these awesome memories - I struggle to see the real reason I should continue to try and let him in my life. He clearly can't figure a way to balance her and me - and ok. Not everyone can - but really - I am not about to just jump when he tells me that it's ok to.
And so the song really just reminded me of all the songs I remember when he and I hung out or during college and things that reminded me of him. I'll always care about him deeply. He came into my life at a certain time that I needed him and I will forever be grateful.
I just can't do it anymore.
Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me
Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along
Cause everytime I hear that song...
I go back to a two toned short bed Chevy
Drivin my first love out to the levvy
Livin life with no sense of time
And I go back to the feel of a fifty yard line
A blanket, a girl, some raspberry wine
Wishin time would stop right in its tracks
Everytime I hear that song, I go back
I used to rock all night long to "Keep On Rockin Me Baby"
Frat parties, college bars, just tryin to impress the ladies
I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along
Cause everytime I hear that song....
I go back to the smell of an old gym floor
The taste of salt on the Carolina shore
After graduation and drinkin goodbye to friends
And I go back to watchin summer fade to fall
Growin up too fast and I do recall
Wishin time would stop right in its tracks
Everytime I hear that song, I go back, I go back
We all have a song that somehow stamped our lives
Takes us to another place and time
So I go back to a pew,preacher, and a choir
Singin bout God, brimstone, and fire
And the smell of Sunday chicken after church
And I go back to the loss of a real good friend
And the sixteen summers I shared with him
Now "Only The Good Die Young" stops me in my tracks
Everytime I hear that song,
I go back....
To the feel of a fifty yard line
A blanket, a girl, some raspberry wine
I go back....
To watchin summer fade to fall
Growin up too fast and I do recall...
I go back....
To the loss of a real good friend
And the sixteen summers I shared with him...
I go back... I go back... I go back
~Kenny Chesney
___________
We've all had that song - that just reminds of that certain place in time....haven't we?
Right now - there's a weird situation going on in my life that has been bothering me for a year now and has been awkward for nearly three years. I know I've talked about it a bit before - but the basic idea is that one of my closest friends from college and guy I used to date - is no longer my friend. And while that seems normal because as we all know - we can't always remain close with exes or friends - it's kind of weird this time around.
To put it simply - I have a friend who is no longer really a friend because his girlfriend doesn't like me. She game him an ultimatum and he chose her - rightfully so. I suppose.
The thing that bothers me at the moment is that we have a mutual college friend in town and all of a sudden - this "friend" wants to hang out with me. While that's all well and good - it's just like - NO. You don't suddenly get to decide that we can all hang out when its convenient for you. For one weekend out of 52 in a year - just because a friend is here - that doesn't make everything alright and ok. You haven't attempted to be my friend all year - why start now?
I've got this whole speech in my head - which I'll most likely never tell anyone....but I have written him a letter....that I never sent. I just want him to be happy. As hard as the reminder is every day (we work at the same place) to see him and know that we have these awesome memories - I struggle to see the real reason I should continue to try and let him in my life. He clearly can't figure a way to balance her and me - and ok. Not everyone can - but really - I am not about to just jump when he tells me that it's ok to.
And so the song really just reminded me of all the songs I remember when he and I hung out or during college and things that reminded me of him. I'll always care about him deeply. He came into my life at a certain time that I needed him and I will forever be grateful.
I just can't do it anymore.
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