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Its Not My Hour

Several years ago at a function I attended, a Rabbi spoke about Lashan Horah (evil tongues). Of course speaking evil of others is something we should avoid, however, the Rabbi said we should start with just an hour where we not only speak no evil but think no evil. Among my friends, we preface any gossip with the phrase, "its' not my hour", that absolves us from any sin!

So, let me start by saying, not only is it not my hour, its not my day! Did you ever know someone that was pure evil, the person was really insecure and horrible but the way they presented themself was so over confident? I have a work association with a woman like that. Outwardly she portrays herself as wealthy, happy, smart, always dressed in fashion trends (even though she could use makeup and a good hairdo), however she can't be happy unless she is vicously complaining about other people, how they are stupid, lazy, incompetent and not as perfect as her, in fact it seems that she has all day to sit at her computer writring emails about people just to tear them apart. I might add this woman has broken up three marriages by having affairs with men considerably older than her (Freud would love her!)

All of this brings me to the question, they always say, what goes around comes around, but when? when does that happen?

Blackout!

Welcome to Miami's blackout of 2-26-08. On normal days, especially in hurricane season the power goes out and no one in Miami freaks out. Today, almost all of Miami lost its power! And unfortunately in the post 9/11 world, when the power goes out everywhere in your world simultaneously, its hard not to think, WHAT IF!

And then you start to think, maybe its not so far removed, with a city, actually one of the largest counties without power, what could happen. CNN actually reported that the power outages ran from Jacksonville to Miami and even impacted the west coast of Florida in Tampa, there were some 6.6 million people without power.

They evactuated my office building, men with flashlights came and told us we had to leave and they would assist us down the interior stairwells. The traffic lights weren't working, and the streets were full of honking cars, and gridlock prevailed.

It makes you realize, that we used to live such insulated lives, where we never ever contemplated that there was someone or something out there that would ever dream of threatening the good ole USA. And maybe we're paranoid, but when you realize they used Commercial Airplanes as bombs and flew them into the World Trade Center, its not hard to conceive that cities could be crippled with massive power outages and then who knows!

I for one, don't mind being a bit paranoid if it makes me more aware of my surroundings and a bit more cautious!

Catching up!

Wow, i've been slacking with the blog, so i'm going to catch up! First, congrats to Lisa and David on the birth of their first son, Adam Logan! Couldn't be happier for them! i've finally settled on a baby gift, but if you are ever looking for a great baby present check out http://www.babybunch.com/.

Now on to my fashion news- i've already given you the news that yellow is the big color for spring. Having walked every square foot of the tradeshows in Vegas i have a few more fashion tidbits, so get your pens ready. First, eyelet is a very important part of your spring and summer wardrobe! Second, be sure to stock up on burn-out and dip dye tees! I found some great new jewelry lines while I was in Vegas and can't wait to sell them on http://www.bdazzledjewels.com/.

The brazilian- so lately i've been fascinated by the topic of brazilian waxing. I've spoken to so many women who have given me their prospective, from painful to a piece of cake, and some who had tips like, bring a tube of neosporin, take a tranquilizer! What intrigues me most is, actually the waxer herself. Now, i don't know what the proper term is, wax lady, aestitican, hmmmmmmmmm. In any event, who would want the job of waxing ladies privates all day long? Is that a calling? Do they compare notes with their co-waxers? UGGGGHHHHH, the price of being a woman!

Some fun things to buy

So i'm back from the NY show and even i can't believe i'm off again to Vegas for MAGIC to buy for fall. While in NY i found some really great stuff, that while i may not carry at http://www.bdazzledjewels.com/ i just might have to have.

First, on the bus in the city i was enthralled with the conversation of three very waspy looking girls, think, Buffy, Paige and friend. They were dressed in skirts and baubles and heels and jewels. I hate to admit it but as much as i'd like to look super chic at tradeshows, i was wearing jeans and an old navy tee. In any event they gave me the card for their store, http://www.juliska.com/ so if you don't live in Stamford and can't make it to the store check it out!

Next, i fell in love with a line that is decoupaged frames, plates, paperweights etc that can be customized http://www.marye-kelley.com/ everyone needs one of these frames for their fancy beach house!

Baby and pet stuff up the yazoo at the show. Found a few keepers http://www.babybunch.com/ and http://www.babyjar.com/. For pets i loved the cleopetra line of charms for dog tags, check it out at http://www.trixieandpeanut.com/ under accessories and jewelry. I might just bling out my cat Glamour Girl!

I loved http://www.copperewe.com/ they had twig letters that come boxed with any saying you want!

and an old favorite with great personalized items is http://www.lexingtonstudios.com/

About that airplane and the NY Gift Show!

I know you've been waiting to hear about my trip, just dying to know if HE did in fact sit next to me. First let me tell you, there were so many chances because before i actually made it to NY, i sat on three different planes due to bad weather, mechanical delays and such. The answer is NO! He wasn't there! Not on any flight and to make my odds even better, i was stuck in the middle seat!

The good news is, although exhausted from my trip, i found some great new stuff at the NY Gift show! More news to follow!

Hoping tonight my life will be that movie

Ok, i'm off tonight on flight 1700 from Ft. Lauderdale to Newark. I'm going to let you in on a little secret. You know all those movies and t.v. shows where the girl gets on the plane and the person who gets on the plane to sit next to her is cute, friendly and ends up marrying her. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN IN REAL LIFE!!! Or maybe it does, and I just have no luck. I don't even need him to be cute! I just want to one day get on a plane and have a guy who is smart and not a senior citizen sit next to me, chat about life, politicis, movies, music and maybe just maybe ask for my phone number. So far, i've gotten, foreign nationals, ladies with young babies on their laps who are constantly touching me, people with really loud iPods or smelly food.

So keep your fingers crossed that maybe tonight will be my lucky flight!