365 Days of Smiles!

365 Days of Smiles - Day 112

2010-05-27T18:42:00.003-04:00

Someone suggested yesterday that I should write a blog. It seems a lot of folks are living vicariously through my Facebook posts! Well, I have this little blog here, and no… I haven’t abandoned it. May has just not really been a very happy month for me. I had to break up with a friend. Ever had to do that? It sucks! So the first week or so of May I was struggling with the question… to break up or not break up? Then, after I did it… well of course I felt like crap for making them feel like crap. Or maybe it didn’t make them feel like crap. I don’t know… I love this person to death and only wish the best for them. I finally just had to walk away for my own sanity. I hate that there is nothing I can do for this person. But I finally had to admit that to myself and walk away. I’m still a little down about the whole situation, but it’s getting easier day by day. sigh!

Now, happiness is going to see White’s Lies again and again! I’ve seen it 5 times already and am going to go see it again this weekend. The last time I saw it was about a week after I broke it off with this friend. Tuc is keeping track of how many times I see the play. I don’t know how, but he is. Maybe he has a giant calendar in the back where he writes in the dates that the crazy girl keeps coming back? LOL Anyway, he really lifted my spirits when he said “since you’ve seen the show 5 times, you should have 5 photos”! And the gorgeous man posed for 5 different photos with me after the show. I love this man! And I love that I can speak to him in complete sentences now too! He’s such a cool dude! I’m so glad that he was cast in this role and that I have had the opportunity to get to chat with him outside of the soap opera world!

White’s Lies also allows me the opportunity to see Betty Buckley in a Broadway play. Off-Broadway, but still… New York is just a little bit brighter with Betty Lynn in town. She’s got this positive energy that just seems to beam throughout the city. I have been a fan of Betty’s for many many years, and I’m so glad that I’m living here in NYC now that she’s back on stage. What a great opportunity! I was able to attend the very first preview of the play. It’s changed a lot over the past 6 weeks, and I love that I still am completely exhausted after seeing it… from laughing SO hard for 2 hours straight!

This past Saturday, a friend and I waited outside of the theater where Love, Loss and What I Wore is playing. She has seen the show, I haven’t. But she wanted to meet Brooke Shields, so I went with her. I got a picture of Brooke and of Doris Roberts. Super cool! Sometimes I can’t believe I’m actually living here in New York City. It was a dream for so long, it’s a bit surreal that I’m here! I’m really here! People still tell me how proud they are that I followed my dream and moved here, and they rave about how brave I am. I don’t really look at it as being brave. I just followed my dream. The opportunity opened up, and I grabbed it. Sometimes you just have to jump in with both feet. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. This is where I belong.

Oh, another fun thing that happened in May… I became a member of The Imperial Court of New York. I LOVE these guys and gals! I’ve been attending their events and volunteering at their events for the past two years. My court name is Lady Marguerite. Marguerite means daisy in French. I love daisies because they are so happy! The court does the most wonderful fundraising. Every event they have is a fundraiser for some deserving group. Now… I realize that the chances of meeting a husband in a group that is mostly gay are probably quite slim. Oh well… I get to do fundraising, which I love! I get to dress up… which I really miss from being in shows! And, I get to hang out with some really great people… and soak up fabulous beauty tips from the most beautiful drag queens EVER!

Wow… have I made up for not blogging nearly the entire month of May? Looking back on the month, I guess I did have happy things to blog about. The friend break up thing kind of overshadowed all the happy times… gotta stop letting it do that and move on! Funny, that’s what my friend would always say after they tore into me and made me feel like crap. They never wanted to talk about it, just let’s move on! Sigh!

In order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first. ~ Adora Svitak (age 7)

365 Days of Smiles - Day 111

2010-05-02T21:25:00.002-04:00

'nuf said... :o)

My Happy Place! ~ S

365 Days of Smiles - Day 110

2010-04-27T19:54:00.002-04:00

Disappointment sucks, don't it? When you have plans and receive an email with the subject "unforeseen" you know it's bad news. I don't know why, but I've been expecting an email all day... and it came! People get sick, I understand... but I'm still disappointed. The auction thing, which totally changed once Robin found out it was me, was scheduled for tomorrow. But, she's got a sinus headache. I've been battling sinus issues for a week, so I totally feel her pain! Unfortunately I made plans for Manny to go to the groomer tomorrow. They are closed now, so I can't cancel and reschedule and then go into work! sigh!

So basically I waste a day off tomorrow! double sigh! Good grief, now I have a headache too!

But she said she is traveling again! That is SUPER fantabulous! And THAT makes me smile! :o)

I got this cute new dress and the weather tomorrow is going to suck. So, hopefully when we reschedule the weather will be better. Since we are not doing the studio thing, it opens up the weekend as a possibility too. The weather this weekend is supposed to be awesome! We'll see... I know it'll happen... but once again, I have no idea when! :o/ I répondez s'il vous plaît'd LOL!

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. --Seneca

365 Days of Smiles - Day 109

2010-04-26T20:02:00.003-04:00

I saw White's Lies again for the 3rd time last night. It's getting easier to speak to Tuc. I even had him sign the pic my friend took at the 1st preview. Tuc said that his expression definitely says "call the police" LOL! I just love him, and am so glad that he is as nice as I hoped he would be! I don't think he's as shy as I've heard he was! I love him! :o)

Jeff has been visiting for a few days. He did my hair while he was here. It's cool looking. I'll post a pic tomorrow, cause MY Tuc gets the photo spot today! Jeff and I have been all over NYC! He goes home tomorrow!

Wednesday I dine with my fav. diva! I am really looking forward to a little visit with the Divine Miss S! LOL

Poetry is plucking at the heartstrings, and making music with them. --Dennis Gabor

365 Days of Smiles - Day 108

2010-04-21T18:26:00.002-04:00

I'm going to stop trying to catch up when I miss a day. We'll just wait and see what number we end up with at the end of the year! LOL

I didn't feel like blogging happy yesterday b/c the idiot upstairs was stomping around. Thunder foot kept quiet for 4 days after the super talked to her and then she fell right back into her stompy self! I called 311 today and filed a report with the NYPD. I'm tired of being tired. This has been going on for 2 months now... I need sleep!!!

Tomorrow I'm going to see White's Lies again! Yay! Can't wait to see Tuc... and Betty! :o)

There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those. --Michael Nolan

365 Days of Smiles - Day 107

2010-04-19T19:18:00.001-04:00

OK... so who wouldn't smile at this??? :o)

Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

365 Days of Smiles - Day 106

2010-04-18T20:28:00.003-04:00

So... still pretty happy about the little sun dress I purchased at Macy's yesterday! :o)

I got to see my friend Ilene today! She always makes me smile!
I went to this fundraiser this afternoon. I supposed it was my own fault I didn't have a very good time. But instead of the entire bar, we were smushed in the back room. Couldn't even walk thru the room. I sat at a table outside of the back room with some other fans that were having just about as much fun as me! sigh!

When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. ~Abraham Joshua Heschel

365 Days of Smiles - Day 106

2010-04-17T19:16:00.002-04:00

So... somehow I am sick! Throat burning, nose running, ear aching sick! yuck! I was actually fine until they polyurethane'd something on the 3rd floor last night. Do you think that could cause all of this misery? I'm having some frozen yogurt to make my throat feel happy! Vanilla Raspberry Swirl... yum!

I went to Macy's today. BIG sale. Crazy crowds! Wow! I was SO happy to find a cute little sundress that I knew would fit AND look great. And lucky too, because the line to get into the fitting rooms was actually longer than the line to pay. I ended up waiting on a short line to pay... saved 30% and an additional $10! Sales rock! Then I found a really cute leather purse, by someone I've never heard of... 50% off! Score!
So, now I'm ready for my lunch with Ms. Robin. I won this auction back in December... supposed to meet Robin at the OLTL studio and get a pic of her in a vintage Dorian costume and then take the costume with me. Well, when she found out that I was the mystery donor (she just found this out last week!) she suggested we meet for lunch instead of meeting at the OLTL studio. So we'll be meeting at a little French bistro. oo la la!

Love, love, love the quote below. I have a fundraiser tomorrow... I love giving. :o)

It is in giving that we receive. --Saint Francis of Assisi

365 Days of Smiles - Day 105

2010-04-16T19:25:00.002-04:00

Thunder foot was talked to yesterday and I'm happy to report that I didn't wake up until my alarm went off this morning! :o)

Today is Friday.. everyone SMILE!

From Joe White: Joe's rule for today: Calling everyone man, buddy or hot stuff makes sure you never get called on forgetting names.

365 Days of Smiles - Day 104

2010-04-15T19:49:00.002-04:00

I found out today that a person can adopt a tree in Central Park. I also found out that the endowment is $5,000! Well, it was a nice idea! LOL

A friend took some pictures of Tuc Watkins and myself after White's Lies on Monday. I think I love this one the most. Tuc's eyes seem to be saying "back off you crazy woman" LOL

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. --Thich Nhat Hanh

365 Days of Smiles - Day 103

2010-04-14T20:25:00.002-04:00

So happy a certain person is back in my life. :o)

Seeing White's Lies again next week. THAT makes me smile! Hopefully I'll be able to speak when I see Tuc this time! oy!

It's good to live in NYC!

Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is. For me, that balance is family, work, and service. --Hillary Rodham Clinton

365 Days of Smiles - Day 101 & 102

2010-04-13T20:08:00.003-04:00

Folks, RUN don't walk to see White's Lies at New World Stages. I'm still laughing today! I can't wait to see it again!

I'm so happy to report that the auction item I won in December is going to finally be fulfilled this month. The actor I won the costume from knows me... but had not been informed (in over 4 months!) that I was the one who had the high bid. Well, she found out yesterday and I got an email last night offering a bit of a different experience! Will be so lovely and I am SO glad the middle person is out of the picture! :o)

In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. --Albert Camus

365 Days of Smiles - Day 100

2010-04-11T18:32:00.003-04:00

100 Days! Actually, it's probably more, but I've missed days & then tried to make them up... oh well! Like I said... we'll see what I end up with at the end of the year! LOL

Another beautiful day in NYC! I love the Upper West Side. Some day I'm going to live there. Right now I'm on the Upper Upper West Side! :o) The flowers are beautiful all over the city. This photo was taken on W 66th St. I love tulips!

Tomorrow night I see White's Lies. It's the first preview. I can't wait. A friend has read the play and she said that it is FUNNY!

I went searching for a quote for today's blog. I love this one. Towards the end of last year, a friend (who had a pretty rough couple of years) did ask most everyone to just leave them alone. It was very hard for me because I care about this person. But because I do care, I did what they asked. Seven months with no contact at all. I must say... I saw this person a few weeks ago. They seemed very happy. So, whatever they did/are doing is working! And that makes me happy! :o)

Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 99

2010-04-10T20:46:00.002-04:00

So, saw this photo posted on Joe Luckinbill's facebook page. How funny is this? Peeps show up in the strangest places!

Today was great. I started Spring cleaning. Got my bedroom mostly done. In between running dogs here and there. I kinda felt like a soccer mom! Harry Potter had a groomer appt. this morning. Manhattan got his shots this afternoon!

Was thinking about seeing Looped again tomorrow. It closes tomorrow! But, Manny's vet appt. cost $295... and the shots were FREE! oy! Still thinking about it.. I don't know!

Tomorrow is supposed to be gorgeous! You know what that means?! Central Park! But first, must do laundry!!! :o)

If we live truly, we shall see truly. --Ralph Waldo Emerson

365 Days of Smiles - Day 97 & 98

2010-04-09T20:09:00.003-04:00

No, I didn't forget yesterday... I just had plans last night and didn't have time to turn on the computer. I met a friend for dinner and we went to see Looped! I think she loved it!

Good news about Looped today... they are in talks to take it on the road! If it plays in your city, GO see it! :o)

My friend and I were talking at dinner last night that I still don't have headshots! So she took my camera and snapped a few shots on the way to the theater. I think she did a marvelous job! WDYT?? I def. want her to take some more shots some time!

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. --Martin Luther King Jr.

365 Days of Smiles - Day 95 & 96

2010-04-07T18:34:00.002-04:00

Oops! Forgot to blog yesterday. Sorry! Sometimes I veg out when I get home from work and do absolutely NOTHING! I just know that at the end of the year there are not going to be 365 days to this blog! LOL

I heard from a friend today. Someone I haven't heard from in 7 months. They had a really hard year last year, and just kind of shut down in the Fall. It was so good to hear from them!

Going to see Looped tomorrow night for the last time. I still can't believe it's closing!

I'm still being good with my eating healthy and all. Yay me! I feel so much better too. I'm sure losing weight is helping with that!

Jeff arrives in 17 days! He's already asking about rent, utilities and jobs! He's SO going to want to stay! I just know he's going to love it here! :o)

"Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." -Abraham Lincoln

365 Days of Smiles - Day 94

2010-04-05T20:07:00.002-04:00

It's a good thing there are so many cute doggies on the streets of NYC to make me smile! Because... I just found out today that Looped is closing on Sunday! I don't understand it... Valerie Harper IS Tallulah Bankhead! She's brilliant! sigh!

I'm going to go see it one last time this week. I just can't believe it's closing! :o(

Now it's time for Dancing With The Stars... bring on Niecy! :o)

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. --Anne Frank

365 Days of Smiles - Day 93

2010-04-04T19:45:00.002-04:00

Look at this happy window! I took this photo while I was walking up 5th Ave. during the Easter Parade.

The Easter Parade was a little more fun last year. This year... too many tourists just standing around!

But after I walked up 5th Avenue, I ended up at E 72nd and strolled thru Central Park. What a beautiful day here in NYC. I think I may have got a bit too much sun! oops!

I love love love not having to work on weekends! I just get to have fun!

Jeff will be here in 19 days. I know this because he sent me a text this afternoon that said 19 DAYS!!! LOL

Happy Easter! :o)

A smile appeared upon her face as if she'd taken it directly from her handbag and pinned it there. ~ Loma Chandler

365 Days of Smiles - Day 91 & 92

2010-04-03T21:54:00.003-04:00

Met a friend for drinks after work last night & we ended up talking until nearly 2am! :o) So much fun. And, I discovered a great new place to hang out. Matt's Grill on 55th and 8th! It reminds me of Cheers! It's a nice quiet place... a bit more mature crowd... and the bartender is fun!

This afternoon I saw a great play, Next Fall. My friend Ilene's friend Anthony is one of the producers. There was a time when I would only see musicals. But I've seen more plays this year than musicals. And I have a feeling with Tuc & Betty in White's Lies... the play count is only going to rise!

So many cute kiddos in bunny ears today! :o)
Tomorrow is Easter, and I'm heading to 5th Avenue for the Easter Parade! It's a mix of funky hats and queens! Last year the Easter Bunny was even skating at Rockefeller Center!

Happy Easter Eve! :o)

Generosity consists not in the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed. --Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 90

2010-04-01T20:12:00.002-04:00

In a city as large as NYC it seems like a person would never run into someone they know. This morning on the subway these two guys spotted each other from opposite ends of the train and came together to chat. I love that! And dang if it didn't happen on the way home tonight too! :o)

The subway is a great place to people watch. The next stop this dude gets on groovin’ to his iPod. Business suit and all… he must have had some good tunes on there!

I did something this morning that I haven’t done for a while, but it always brings a smile to my face. Walking down the street, listening to Liza Minnelli singing New York, New York is a really good thing!

My eating habits have recently changed. I’m not sure why, but I think it may have something to do with hanging out with my friend Ilene a bit more than usual. She is most definitely a positive influence on my health! I am a diabetic... a self-proclaimed, poorly maintained diabetic. I know, but every so often I pretend I’m not diabetic and pretty much eat anything I want. I’ve done that the past year for the most part. I haven’t even checked my blood sugar because I was afraid of what it would be. (hangs my head in shame) I am happy to report that my new healthy eating habits, in just three short weeks, have my blood sugar back where it was when I was on medication! (and I’ve lost weight!) So… Miss Ilene, thank you for just being your healthy self!

Spring has returned to New York City and she is beautiful! I am looking forward to the weekend and the Easter Parade. The weather is supposed to be FAB-U-LOUS!

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. --Hans Hofmann

365 Days of Smiles - Day 88 & 89

2010-03-31T19:10:00.002-04:00

Sorry, yesterday was an icky day and I didn't feel like blogging. Well, the whole day wasn't icky. But I was in a foul mood when I got home from work. Let's just way I wasn't smiling!

I am so grateful for wonderful friends! Friends that make me smile! :o)

What the teacher is, is more important that what he teaches. --Karl Menninger

365 Days of Smiles - Day 87

2010-03-29T20:04:00.002-04:00

I love doggy clothes! The little doggies down by my office are so cute in the morning! :o)

I got some really good news today. I can't say what it is right now. But I am so happy for my friend! Really, I think I'm more happy when my friends get good news than I am when I get good news! :o)

We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference. --Margaret Chase Smith

365 Days of Smiles - Day 85 & 86

2010-03-28T16:09:00.002-04:00

Night of A Thousand Gowns is the event of the year! Seriously folks, you should consider attending next year. It'll be the 25th Annual Night of A Thousand Gowns and you KNOW it'll be a big fat blast! :o)

Last night Bree Williamson (OLTL) and BethAnn Bonner (ex-OLTL) sang the Canadian National Anthem. They ROCKED! Earlier when they had first arrived, Bree told me I looked beautiful. How sweet is that!?

I haven't seen Robin Strasser in 7 months, so it was really good to see her last night! Doesn't she look gorgeous? She is wearing Dorian's inaugural gown! :o)

It was just a beautiful night of fund raising and fun! The guys and gals of the Imperial Court of NY are such wonderful people! It gives me so much joy to be able to volunteer at this annual event. And I must thank Robin Strasser... you see it's because of her that I got involved with the ICNY. But it is because of the generosity and love of the ICNY that I remain involved!

"Helping others is perhaps the greatest joy! You cannot have a perfect day without helping others with no thought of getting something in return." -- John Wooden

365 Days of Smiles - Day 84

2010-03-26T21:11:00.003-04:00

Only in New York could I walk a few blocks at lunch time and meet Lucie Arnaz! I love NYC! I chose this photo, with her son Joe, because the one with me is questionable! LOL Well, Lucie looks radiant but I am trying to look tall and stretch across that blue table! It's not pretty!
Lucie's new CD is awesome! They were playing it in the store while we waited in line. I just loaded it into iTunes!

Tomorrow is Night of A Thousand Gowns... YAY! I'm going down to the Marriott Marquis in the morning to help with set up. Then back home to primp, and head back down to escort some celebs! Yes, of COURSE, I'm taking my camera! :o)

Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. --A. A. Milne

365 Days of Smiles - Day 83

2010-03-25T20:12:00.003-04:00

OK, so let me begin by saying "but the elevator still works!". Sigh, no hot water this morning. NONE... just cold, not ice cold... but cold is cold in the morning! Also, no heat... that is not such a big deal. Still not heat, but there was a little bit of hot water when I got home from work. I took a shower with the hot water turned ALL the way on and NO cold water turned on at all. This is just in case the hot water has disappeared by morning! My hair was SO gross today! Ew!

But the elevator still works! LOL

And I'm still smiling about White's Lies! Really, this is the best news! Two of my most favorite people in a play together and I'm living in New York! Yay!

Oh, and I got home early on the A train AND no crazies on board tonight! Double Yay!

Saturday is almost here! I am so excited about The Night of A Thousand Gowns! This is such a fun ball and it's for two great organizations. This year the ball benefits Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids and God's Love We Deliver! I'm working both shifts because it's THAT fun! :o)

I'm trying out these ads on my blog. So if you see something you like, click on it... buy it through this site. Any $$ that is made will definitely be donated to a charity, because that's the way I roll! :o)

Experiment with this mental model: It is my duty and privilege to be of service. I will do whatever I can to make life easier for all people who cross my path. --Srikumar Rao

365 Days of Smiles - Day 82

2010-03-24T20:56:00.003-04:00

I'M STILL SMILING! :o)

Betty Lynn Buckley... you lucky girl!

I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. --Rabindranath Tagore

365 Days of Smiles - Day 81

2010-03-23T19:01:00.003-04:00

Can u see my smile from where u are? I am BEYOND THRILLED that it has been announced that Tuc Watkins is starring with Betty Buckley in White's Lies! Really, the only thing that could make this cast better is if Ilene Kristen was in it!

Anyone want to place a bet on how many times I'll see this show??? LOL

I literally can NOT stop smiling!!!! :o)

Doing things for free encourages people to share. It encourages people to be community, to be family. It provides people the chance to be generous with each other. --Tree

365 Days of Smiles - Day 80

2010-03-22T20:46:00.003-04:00

Last night was SO much fun! I went to ABC Salutes Broadway Cares for the first time. What amazing talent! The night was even more special because I got to spend it with a great friend!

Tonight Dancing With The Stars begins again. Not too sure about this season, but we'll see!

I took the day off today because we went to the after party last night and the night before we went to see a band perform after the fundraiser. I can't party hop all weekend and then work on Monday! LOL

Next weekend is another fundraiser for Broadway Cares. Yay, I can't wait! :o)

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far place. --Russian Proverb

365 Days of Smiles - Day 78 & 79

2010-03-21T15:19:00.003-04:00

So, I missed yesterday but I had a great day! I met Jacklyn Zeman from General Hospital. She is so sweet. And I found that she treated everyone like she had known them for years!

After The Gabriel Project we went to hear Michael Lowry' band, Done Dirt Cheap, play. They are VERY good! I'd definitely go see them perform again. I love crowd watching too. The guy with the bright red/orange Mohawk was awesome! LOL

Tonight is the ABC Salutes Broadway Cares fundraiser. It's my first year attending, I can't wait! I love NY! :o)

"I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can." -- George Bernard Shaw

365 Days of Smiles - Day 77

2010-03-19T19:57:00.002-04:00

Still LOVE my new shoes!

Just to let you know, I may not blog tomorrow... which means a double blog on Sunday. I have a fundraiser tomorrow night... Daytime at Night Time to benefit The Gabriel Project. I love this fundraiser and have attended for the past 4 years.

Then on Sunday I'm going to ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares... for the first time! A dear friend called me this afternoon with news of a spare ticket. So... YAY!

Today was another beautiful day in NYC. I walked down by the Sea Port during my lunch break. And I also spotted Mister Softee... that's a sure sign of Spring! Yay for Mister Softee!

As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency. --Caroline Kennedy

365 Days of Smiles - Day 76

2010-03-18T19:50:00.003-04:00

Today I heard the weather forecast for the weekend. It made me smile! Supposed to be in the 70's and sunny. Central Park here I come!

My new shoes from Macy's came. I LOVE them! They are Paris Hilton, and they kick ass! Now that I compare them to the original ones I liked at JCPenney, these are WAY better! :o)

Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites. --William Ruckelshaus

365 Days of Smiles - Day 75

2010-03-17T19:58:00.002-04:00

OK... Geico commercial just made me smile. Whew, I was getting worried cause this has been a sucky day!
A-Ringiddy-Ding-Ding-Dingy-Dong... that is MY ring tone now too. It makes me laugh! It's so stupid, it's funny!

Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one. --Stella Adler

365 Days of Smiles - Day 74

2010-03-16T19:48:00.002-04:00

No rain today. It was absolutely gorgeous, and supposed to be even more beautiful tomorrow! I love it when the weather warms up, and the windows are open... all of the sounds of the neighborhood!

Tomorrow is St Patrick's Day. Good thing my backpack is GREEN!!

The greatness of a society and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. --Mahatma Gandhi

365 Days of Smiles - Day 73

2010-03-15T19:39:00.002-04:00

Happy Monday! It's still raining here in New York City, but I think today is the last day of rain until next week!

The boss is out of the office all week! This will be a nice week! :o)

The elevator is still working. And Manny LOVES getting to go outside with his big brother again! This morning I saw this guy with a little dog that looked like HP a little bit. He was going into his building and it had a revolving door. The dog sat down right outside the door. There was NO WAY it was going into that revolving door! LOL

If you help and serve others, you will ultimately gain. ~ Dalai Lama

365 Days of Smiles - Day 72

2010-03-14T20:19:00.002-04:00

So, today was a good day because it only rained. Yesterday, the wind mixed with the rain was nearly impossible to navigate!

I went down to Macy's this morning to hunt for shoes. There were some cute Paris Hilton pumps that I saw online. Of course, they didn't have them in the store. But I ordered them online when I got home. I need to go down Macy's way more often, and when it's not raining. LOL It's nice down there. I also got to see my friend Felicia. We used to work together at Build-A-Bear Workshop. She works at Macy's now, and I stopped by to see her before I left the store.

The elevator is still working. It's even moving quicker. But, it still sounds like parts are falling off as it runs! LOL

Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

365 Days of Smiles - Day 71

2010-03-13T22:02:00.002-05:00

Let's talk about monsoons! Today apparently began the monsoon season here in NYC! The wind and rain were ridiculous! I really hope that tomorrow there is less wind. It's still supposed to rain, but it'll be much more pleasant without the wind! LOL

Lots of "dead" umbrellas today. But it was too windy to stop and take pictures. Maybe I can get some pics tomorrow. I def. have some running to do, so I'll be out in the rain again!

Everybody is sleeping... furry kids, that is. I'd better get to bed too, we lose an hour tonight. BUT that means that we get more daylight hours... and that's always a good thing! :o)

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. --Leo Buscaglia

365 Days of Smiles - Day 70

2010-03-12T19:42:00.002-05:00

Sorry I missed a day again. I came home from work yesterday, took the dogs out and went straight to the Marriott Marquis for orientation for Night of A Thousand Gowns. It is going to be FAB-U-LOUS!!! By the way, I didn't even turn the computer on yesterday. I know... hard to believe!

So, anyway... Night of A Thousand Gowns. So fun! This is THE event of the year! I've got to find a fantastic black formal skirt. SHOPPING tomorrow! yay! These guys and gals are the fundraising kings and queens... literally! I love these people so much and I am honored that I get to volunteer again this year. This is an event that I wouldn't miss!!! There are so many folks that are volunteering for the first time this year. I am so excited for them to experience the ball!

The elevator is NOT fixed. It still sounds like parts are falling off. It does, however, move much more quickly! I can't believe that they made major repairs on that thing and it still sounds like that! Clunk, clink, clunky clunk!

It's supposed to rain all weekend, but I say bring it on! I have nothing planned, and I love it!

If we all do one random act of kindness daily, we just might set the world in the right direction. --Martin Kornfeld

365 Days of Smiles - Day 69

2010-03-10T19:19:00.004-05:00

Weird day in soapland folks! One Life to Live is really cleaning house. Just one day after we learned that Scott Clifton was let go, now Kish seems to be out too! This seems to be a bad move, but I'll just have to wait and see what happens with this one!

So, this made me smile today. Actually, it made me laugh out loud! I was heading back into my building after getting some lunch and this girl ahead of me walked into the revolving door and stopped. She just stopped there, like she expected it to turn on it's own. Push genius! So I give her the benefit of the doubt... maybe she's there visiting someone and doesn't know that it's not an automatic revolving door! NOPE, once she finally got inside she whipped out her badge to go up to her floor! Ya just can't fix stupid!

I'm thinking about writing a subway etiquette book to partner with my laundromat etiquette book! Really, do some people just not have any kind of perception of space. When you have a big ass and you eye a spot to sit down, how can you realistically think that you can squeeze into that teeny little space!? And then you proceed to SQUEEZE into it, pushing everyone around you out of their comfy space! Oy!

Oh, and I've shared a funny sign that was posted all over my building tonight. Duh! Really? The elevator needs MAJOR repairs? I would have never guessed! Double Oy!
note: well for some reason I can't upload a photo tonight... some kind of internal error with blogspot... I'll try to post it tomorrow. Or if you are on my Facebook, I've posted it there! LOL

"The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off." ~ Gloria Steinem

365 Days of Smiles - Day 68

2010-03-09T19:21:00.002-05:00

Yay, I reached the Gold Level at Starbucks! I get my own personalized card and free stuff! woohooo!

The guy who sits in the next cubicle at work has a 2 yr old son. I love when he talks to him on the phone. It's so cute!

The elevator is still working! :o) And it still sounds like parts are falling off! LOL

" If a man smiles all the time, he's probably selling something that doesn't work" ~ George Carlin

365 Days of Smiles - Day 67

2010-03-08T19:23:00.002-05:00

So the elevator is still running. 4 days in a row... a new record! However, it now sounds like it's losing parts as it passes the 2nd and 4th floor! I will only get in the thing with Harry Potter. Otherwise I take the stairs. Tonight, I almost carried him back up the stairs, it was that freaky sounding!

The weather was so beautiful today. Spring arrives in two weeks. I can't wait! The Gabriel Project fundraiser is also in two weeks! March is a great month for fundraisers... the week after TGP is Night of 1000 Gowns. Orientation is on Thursday night! I'm so excited for this!

I love NY!

Oneness is very simple: everything is included and allowed to live according to its true nature. --Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

365 Days of Smiles - Day 66

2010-03-07T19:09:00.004-05:00

Sometimes I feel like this has been a wild year-long vacation... and then I realize nope, I really live here! :o) Sometimes I'm walking down the street and I just stop, look around and smile! I am living my dream, not a lot of people get to do that! And.. I've met Tuc Watkins! LOL ;o)

Will I make it til the end of the Oscars? Probably not. But Ilene's friend Rebecca is up for best documentary. She's out in L.A. cheerleading! I haven't seen the film, but it sounds amazing and I hope to see it at some point.

It was another beautiful day here in the city. We broke 60 degrees! I can't wait for Spring. Spring and Autumn are my favorite seasons. Change... beautiful!

Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available. ~Jim Beggs

365 Days of Smiles - Day 65

2010-03-06T21:23:00.003-05:00

Today was a beautiful day in New York City. I spent nearly the entire day outside. Manny got his hair done today and he is SO cute I could eat him up!!

Of course I spent sometime in Central Park! I love Central Park. And I got a book about Tallulah Bankhead. THAT is how good Valerie Harper is in Looped... she made me want to learn more about Tallulah!

You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. --Jon Kabat-Zinn

365 Days of Smiles - Day 64

2010-03-05T21:18:00.003-05:00

I am so grateful for all of the pet owners downtown. I love seeing all the doggies getting their walks when I go out for lunch. There was this little tiny black dog today with a pink coat that had a white furry collar. She was so proud, just prancing down the street!!

Manny is sitting in front of me eating poop! Isn't that great? He's made himself a nice little snack! GROSS!!! Why do dogs eat poop? Cats don't eat their poop. But dogs eat cat poop too! It's like a delicacy... again I say, GROSS!!!

I went to Build-A-Bear Workshop tonight to get the new Blossom Bunny. I named mine Fleur! She is SO cute and she makes me smile! :o)

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. --Dalai Lama

365 Days of Smiles - Day 63

2010-03-04T19:04:00.002-05:00

Today is my 1 year anniversary as a New Yorker. It feels good.

I want to thank all my friends who believed in me. And even those who didn't... because those are the people who made me even more determined to succeed! ;o)

The best part of living in NYC, besides the theatre scene, is all the fundraisers I'm able to attend. :o)

I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious and difficult task of wise distribution. --Andrew Carnegie

365 Days of Smiles - Day 62

2010-03-03T20:06:00.002-05:00

Well now... a year ago today I was resting up in OH after driving a U Haul filled with my stuff and my boys for 9 hours! Half way to my dream of living in NYC!

I love New York! :o)

If a woman can only succeed by emulating men, I think it is a great loss and not a success. The aim is not only for a woman to succeed, but to keep her womanhood and let her womanhood influence society. --Suzanne Brogger

365 Days of Smiles - Day 61

2010-03-02T19:04:00.006-05:00

Exactly one year ago tonight I was having pizza at Monical's with dear friends and spending my last night in IL. I still can't believe I've been in NYC for almost a full year! It's been an adventure, that's for sure! I love it here... broken elevators, crappy jobs and all! :o)

The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. --C. S. Lewis

365 Days of Smiles - Day 60

2010-03-01T20:05:00.002-05:00

This week is going to be a reminiscing kind of week! Thursday will be my one year anniversary in NYC! I think I'm staying! LOL

A year ago today some dear friends were loading up the U Haul that was parked out in front of my house in IL. Big dreams. My friends told me I was very brave, but all I knew was that I was heading to New York City to fulfill a dream! Sometimes I still can't believe I live here. And it certainly doesn't feel like it's been a whole year. Sometimes I just stop, when I'm walking down the street, and just look around. ahhhhh...

I miss a lot of my friends back in Peoria. I've made so many new friends here in New York. :o)

I have a personal philosophy in life: kindness begets kindness. --Drew Johnson

365 Days of Smiles - Day 58 & 59

2010-02-28T20:30:00.002-05:00

OK... I know I blogged yesterday. Wonder what happened to it? hmmmm

There was the whole mess with the plumber, blah blah blah! Oh well... here's the blog for today! It's so nice spending time with friends. And it's nice making new friends. Saw Avenue Q this afternoon. It was good, but I'm afraid everything I see from now on is going to be compared to Looped... and Avenue Q is nowhere close to Looped!

After the show we went to Planet Hollywood. I know... very touristy. Even the host couldn't believe that we were from NY and in Planet Hollywood! LOL Our server was fantastic and made us laugh the whole time we were there!

"What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories" -- George Eliot

365 Days of Smiles - Day 57

2010-02-26T23:26:00.003-05:00

Oops! Almost forgot to blog tonight! I just got back from The Lyceum. Valerie Harper is starring in Looped. It's about Tallulah Bankhead and the chaos that ensues when she comes to the studio to "loop" her last line in the movie Die! Die! My Darling! And so Patricia... this play is SO funny! She has some of the best one liners EVER. But there is also a touching sub-plot... it's so sweet. And SO funny... seriously I had tears rolling down my face!
Afterwards I ran around the block to the stage door and had this weird deja vu moment. Duh! Title of Show was at The Lyceum too! LOL Next time I see this show, I'm paying for a good seat. Just for the record, the balcony at The Lyceum is not a great place to see a show! Especially not the first row... the spotlights totally block anything going on down stage!
Seeing Valerie become Tallulah makes me want to search for Tallulah's other work. I want to know more about her. Valerie not only played Tallulah, she channeled her! Wow

Well folks, living in NYC certainly doesn't suck!

“And so, Patricia, as I was telling you, that deluded rector has, in literal effect, closed the church to me.” ~ Tallulah Bankhead

365 Days of Smiles - Day 56

2010-02-25T19:04:00.002-05:00

Well the elevator didn't last too long! LOL I'm kinda getting used to the stairs! It's a little harder carrying the 22 lb dog... but, just me walking up and down the stairs is not so bad. I REALLY need to do laundry, so it would be so great and helpful if the electricians that are coming tomorrow morning can get the issue fixed! :o)

It snowed ALL day today. Big, beautiful snowflakes. It's just starting to stick and it was a slushy mess when I got home tonight! It's gonna be pretty messy in the morning with more snow and freezing temps tonight! A tree branch fell on a guy in Central Park and it killed him. So sad...

Work still pretty much sucks, but it's a job! So I deal with it! LOL And walking from the subway to the office I get to see so many cute doggies that make me smile every morning!

The measure of a country's greatness should be based on how well it cares for its most vulnerable populations. --Gandhi

365 Days of Smiles - Day 55

2010-02-24T19:16:00.002-05:00

The elevator has been working for an entire day... I don't want to jinx it... but, the dogs were very happy that I could take them BOTH out at the same time! Come to think of it... haven't heard the elevator for a while! LOL & sigh!

Well, I'm living in NYC and so life is good! :o)

And the super told me that he fixed the leak in the bathroom upstairs. So, after my walls dry out he'll fix the damage done in my bathroom by the leak upstairs. I think I want to paint my bathroom. Lime green seems like a great color! I love lime green! :o)

OK... The King of Queens is making me LOL again!

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. --Cynthia Ozick

365 Days of Smiles - Day 54

2010-02-23T21:15:00.002-05:00

I freakin' love the Ensemble Studio Theatre! My friend Ilene is a member, and I've seen her in several shows there. I just got home from Bar Play Night. It was several different scenes about bars! Very funny and fun!

Oh, and I got to ride in the elevator once today before it broke down again! sigh

Art is a kind of innate drive that seizes a human being and makes him its instrument. To perform this difficult office it is sometimes necessary for him to sacrifice happiness and everything that makes life worth living for the ordinary human being. --Carl Jung

365 Days of Smiles - Day 53

2010-02-22T19:06:00.003-05:00

A dear friend sent this video to me...

She had to put her dear sweet furry child to sleep after loving her for 10 years. This video made me smile and cry... so sweet!

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose. --Heda Bejar

365 Days of Smiles - Day 51& 52

2010-02-21T16:14:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was a busy one... didn't have time to blog. But it was a happy day... in spite of the fact that the elevator was once again out of order! LOL

Got to see Betty Buckley's show at Feinstein's again last night. It's really musical perfection. If you are in NYC, you need to see this show. Only one more week left. BUT, then Betty goes into rehearsal for White's Lies at New World Stages. I visited the box office today and got a ticket for the March 27 preview. I can't wait to see Betty in this show!

Also went to Central Park yesterday. And that just made me so happy I could spit! LOL I love Central Park! ahhhhhh!

"When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace." --HH The Dalai Lama

365 Days of Smiles - Day 50

2010-02-19T18:51:00.002-05:00

Found out some exciting news at lunch time and I've been smiling ever since!

Betty Buckley is doing a show at New World Stages called White's Lies. I can't wait to see it! Living in New York is a good thing! AND I'm going to see Betty tomorrow night at Feinstein's too! I'm so excited about White's Lies... it's a comedy! Yay!

I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness. --Mother Teresa

365 Days of Smiles - Day 49

2010-02-18T19:01:00.002-05:00

A few days ago I was at a pet store, getting dog food. There was an organization there with kittens that were up for adoption. I was talking to the kitties, and then I started telling one of the ladies my pet story about how I adopted a kitten over the summer. And how I'd moved here from IL about a year ago with the dogs and how they all really get along so well. And the woman responded back to me "I knew you weren't from New York, you are actually engaging in conversation with another human being".

Now, I don't really find New Yorkers to be rude... except for my boss (LOL). I really think New Yorkers get a bad rep. for being rude. There's a lot of craziness out there, but not so much rude!

I've decided that I need to stop complaining about work. I have a job, that makes me lucky. My job pays my rent & my bills, that also makes me lucky. I live in NYC, that makes me HAPPY! So my boss ignores me, and barely speaks to me. Considering all she does is gossip, that's probably a good thing!

Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you. --Augustine of Hippo

365 Days of Smiles - Day 48

2010-02-17T19:31:00.002-05:00

This guy on the subway platform called me babe tonight. Well, actually he almost ran into me and said "sorry babe"... or maybe it was more like "sorry baby"... pretty sure he was gay too. But, a girl likes to be called babe and baby every once in a while regardless of who is saying it!

They found Sugar yesterday. Sugar was lost in Prospect Park a week ago today. She ran off and then some idiot called the family asking them how much they were going to give him to get their dog back. I can't imagine knowing that someone else has my baby! Whoever had Sugar left her tied to a bush yesterday morning in Prospect Park. A passerby called the family and Sugar was home! When I read that story over lunch time I was SO happy!!! Seriously, I told EVERYONE who came near me that Sugar was found! :-)

The day will come when, after harnessing space, the winds, the tides and gravitation, we shall harness the energies of love. And on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, we shall have discovered fire. --Pierre Tielhard de Chardin

365 Days of Smiles - Day 47

2010-02-16T19:10:00.002-05:00

The subway safety song... OMG... I'm watching The King of Queens. That song was funny!

OK... The King of Queens is really funny tonight! I was wondering what I was going to blog about today! :-)

Every day you spend without a smile, is a lost day. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 46

2010-02-15T19:11:00.003-05:00

Happy President's Day! I had the day off... yay! :-) And, I did absolutely NOTHING! Double Yay! LOL I slept in, until 8:30! The boys and I just acted like slugs today. Well, I think they probably act like a slug every day while I'm at work, but we were slugs together today!

Now I'm watching America's Next Top Model, which I have become addicted to! LOVE IT!

We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth. --George Bernard Shaw

365 Days of Smiles - Day 45

2010-02-14T19:17:00.004-05:00

Again with the Yorkies in tiny little coats, being walked by big tough-looking men! Love it! LOL

Today was a beautiful sunny day. It's still close to 40 degrees. They say we're getting more snow tomorrow night. I'll believe it when I see it, cause they've been wrong every time so far!

Completed my tax return today. Didn't do too bad this year. When I left Caterpillar at the end of January 2009, I admit I wasn't too happy with all of the tax taken out of my separation check. Now, I'm pretty happy because I'm getting a lot of it back! Thanks Uncle Sam! :-)

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -- William James

365 Days of Smiles - Day 43 & 44

2010-02-13T22:21:00.002-05:00

No, I didn't forget to blog yesterday. I was on the go all day... run, run, run! I didn't get home until 2am this morning!
I took a half day from work yesterday so I could attend Betty Buckley's interview and CD signing at Barnes & Noble. Why is it that after all these years, I still can't put two intelligent sentences together when I'm standing in front of that woman? Anyway, the interview was great and thank goodness others in the audience had some intelligent questions for Ms. B!

Then after Betty's interview I headed to the Ensemble Studio Theatre to see Ilene Kristen in Silver to a Trading Agent. VERY excellent play. It runs next week on the 18th & 19th as well. I highly recommend!!!

This morning I had to get up early to take Harry Potter to the groomer. He met two cute little girl dogs on the way home from the groomer! LOL

Then tonight I met a friend and we attended Queen Bea: A Soapsical. Very cute show, starring BethAnn Bonner, Bree Williamson, Jason Tam and Chris Stack. We were joined by Ilene Kristen and January LaVoy. Mark Lawson was also there, but we didn't see him until afterwards.

So, now I'm home... exhausted. Glad we have a three-day weekend, cause now I have two days to make up for the past two! LOL

It's super cold here today, windy... and it's supposed to snow again on Monday. We'll see... they've been pretty wrong about our snowfall so far!

I love my life! :-)

Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. --Eleanor Roosevelt

365 Days of Smiles - Day 42

2010-02-11T19:48:00.004-05:00

Today I received an email about orientation for Night of a Thousand Gowns volunteers! This is such a fun event, and I'm so glad I get to volunteer again! Not only is it a great event, it also holds wonderful memories. Last year the orientation was the day after I arrived in NYC! Happy times!

I've included a picture of Robin Strasser with the Dorian portrait she donated for the silent auction last year. The proceeds from the evening will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and God's Love We Deliver.

I just love this group of guys and gals. They do so much and raise so much money. I am so happy to be a part of some of their events!
PS - Christmas in July is a blast too! :-)

When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live. --Samuel Johnson

365 Days of Smiles - Day 41

2010-02-10T19:11:00.005-05:00

Well... Manhattan was smiling today! They said we were getting a blizzard. We did NOT get a blizzard! But we got some snow, and Manny was happy!

They didn't close the office, but hardly anyone came in! wusses! It was nice and quiet though! LOL

The greatest distance in the world is the 14 inches from our minds to our hearts. --Agnes Baker Pilgrim

365 Days of Smiles - Day 40

2010-02-09T18:20:00.002-05:00

It's supposed to snow tonight... and all of tomorrow, right into Thursday morning. It's supposed to snow a LOT! The mayor has already canceled school for tomorrow. We have a number to call in the morning to see if the office is open. I really, really, really want it to snow a LOT! It hasn't started yet... but I'll keep checking! :-)

I can't wait to see how excited Manny is in the morning when he sees the snow! And there better be a LOT of snow! LOL I don't necessarily want a day off... I'll go in to work... I just want SNOW! It's supposed to be really bad in the afternoon. That's why there is no school. They don't want the buses to get stuck.

The last time we were supposed to get a lot of snow, we didn't even get 3 flakes! So I say, bring it on!

Money itself is just pieces of paper. What gives meaning to that paper is our thoughts, feelings, and stories. --Agent Krafchin

365 Days of Smiles - Day 39

2010-02-08T20:46:00.002-05:00

Why do all the big macho looking dudes have little Yorkies... with coats? LOL I love seeing all of the doggies down on Wall St as I'm walking from the subway. But this morning, there was this dude with a little Yorkie, in a little sherpa-looking coat... so cute. I just laughed!

Today at work they gave us this phone number to call on Wednesday morning just in case we actually get snow with this next storm. We'll see. It's been a pretty easy Winter here in NYC. I mean really, we had more snow than this in IL!

I just did my taxes, and my federal refund is larger than I've EVER received. I have a feeling it's due to the fact that I received that separation payout, and they took almost half of it in taxes! Thank you Uncle Sam for that! I'm getting me a couple more bras at Intimacy! LOL Seriously, if you've never been to Intimacy, you must go. They have stores in other cities besides NYC. I will never, ever wear my $8 bras from WalMart again! In fact, I really need to just throw them out! :-)

I'm so excited that my friend Jeff is coming to visit in April! I haven't seen him in a year. AND he's going to do my hair while he's here. He's not only one of my bestest friends, he's also my hairdresser! I can't wait to show him the city that I love!!!

To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. --George MacDonald

365 Days of Smiles - Day 38

2010-02-07T19:37:00.003-05:00

It's Super Bowl Sunday & I'm watching the Super Bowl for the first time ever. Gotta admit that the commercials are more entertaining than the game. In the playoffs, Betty Buckley tweeted throughout the game. It was fun.. her commentary was better than what was being offered on TV. She's at a party today, no tweets yet. Kinda boring! LOL

I went to Central Park this morning. It was colder than I thought it was going to be. But I was still out there walking around for 4 hours. I found things I had never discovered before. There are some beautiful things to see when you look up! This photo is from a passageway by Bethesda Fountain. The passageway is kind of run down & dirty... and then I looked up. I've been in that passageway many many times, but I've never looked up. Beautiful!

I love Central Park!

"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing."`-- Mother Teresa

365 Days of Smiles - Day 37

2010-02-06T18:12:00.002-05:00

A lot happened between the time I blogged last night and tonight... and it all happened last night! Lots of ups and downs First of all, I received an email that an old friend had passed away earlier in the day. She had been very ill for the past 10 years or so. I know she suffered a lot, and I'm grateful that she is finally at rest.

I received the email just as I was leaving to go to Feinsteins for Betty Buckley's show. I have been a fan of Betty Buckley since her Eight is Enough days... that goes all the way back to the late 70's! Betty has a four-week run at Feinsteins. Her show is called For The Love of Broadway. It is BRILLIANT! I love to hear Betty do new songs, because she takes every song and makes it her own. This was an entire show of songs I had never heard her do! Some of the songs I was familiar with and some of the songs I had never heard before. Fantabulous!

Right before Betty took the stage I got another email. The good thing about the Blackberry is that you can get your email anywhere you are. The bad thing about the Blackberry is that you can get your mail anywhere you are! My friend Helen's little Maltise has been sick for a couple years. She had Diabetes and Cushings Disease. She had good days and she had horrible days. Poor little Livvie just started to shut down and Helen sent an email late last night that she had Livvie put to sleep that morning. If you have pets that are your furry children, you know how Helen's heart is breaking right now. There is nothing I can do or say right now that'll make it better, so I just pray.

Betty's beautiful performance took me out of the moment and into the portrait she painted with her words. Thank you Betty Lynn!

If you are in NYC, you MUST go to Feinsteins and take in one of Betty's shows! You MUST!

The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience. --Mahatma Gandhi

365 Days of Smiles - Day 36

2010-02-05T19:20:00.003-05:00

When I was at The View on Tuesday, Melissa Rivers was one of the guests. She has a new book, Red Carpet Ready. This is a great book. Truthfully, I never would have purchased this book. Never! But, since we got the book as a give-a-way I thought I'd at least read it. The lessons in this book are exactly what I need to hear at this exact moment in my life. Thank you Melissa! Isn't it amazing when stuff like that happens? :-)

And now, I am getting ready to go see Betty Buckley perform at Feinsteins. I'm going again towards the end of the month with my friend Kim. Tonight, I go alone. I have never been this excited to hear someone sing a collection of songs that I've never heard them sing before. Betty makes every song her own, and I can't wait to hear the selections she has chosen for this run at Feinsteins!

OH, and it's supposed to snow tonight... a LOT!!!

No act of kindness is ever wasted. ----Aesop

365 Days of Smiles - Day 35

2010-02-04T18:42:00.002-05:00

Well the elevator is broken again. It apparently broke right after the boys and I got off to go outside. So, yes I had to carry them both back up 5 flights of stairs... but at least we didn't get stuck in the thing! LOL

I'm reading Melissa Rivers' book, Red Carpet Ready. One of the lessons is on perspective. It really is all in how you look at things!

On the subway this morning a couple got on and sat down next to me. The man had a huge messenger bag that was jammed into my left hip from 59th St all the way to my Broadway/Nassau stop. Every time the train would pull away from the station the man would slide into me, squishing me a little bit more. As I got up to leave the train, I turned to see the spot where I had been sitting. It was SO small. I can't believe I fit there. It was so small that if I had got on the train, I wouldn't have tried to squeeze my butt into that space. It made me feel pretty darn good, knowing that I fit into that tiny space! :-)

Believe with all your heart that how you live your life makes a difference. --Colin Beavan

365 Days of Smiles - Day 34

2010-02-03T18:52:00.004-05:00

I'm still smiling about yesterday. I think it was the most fun day I've had since I've moved to NYC!

I started reading Melissa Rivers' book on the subway this morning. It's called Red Carpet Ready, and it's something I need to read right now. It's amazing how life works that way. Things come into your life right when you need them!

It snowed last night. This was my view on the way to the subway this morning. I LOVE SNOW! It was so pretty. Actually more pretty than the picture actually shows!

This quote made me smile today, because it reminded me of what made one of my former managers the BEST manager EVER!
The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of a great leader is to help people to think more highly of themselves. --J. Carla Nortcutt

365 Days of Smiles - Day 33

2010-02-02T18:10:00.005-05:00

The groundhog saw his shadow. Somehow I think we'd be having another 6 weeks of Winter regardless! LOL

Today was my first PTO day. I had the best day! My whole day was filled with smiles and laughter. Started out at EuroPan on W 66 St and was joined by my friend Peter. We walked down to 320 W 66th St aka The View studio. This is also the new home of One Life to Live. Just for the record, I approve! The lobby is 20 times the size of the current one... so hopefully everything is bigger and better for the cast & crew in their new home! We knew we were in the right place when we saw the line. They got us inside pretty quick, but then we waited like 2 hours all smushed together in the lobby, waiting to go up to the studio. First they told us that once we were in the studio we couldn't leave to go to the bathroom. The entire female population merged onto the bathroom. Tell a group of women they won't be able to pee later, and suddenly EVERYONE has to pee NOW! The show was super fun. The guests today were Ashton Kutcher, Ty Burrell & Melissa Rivers. We got Melissa's new book, Red Carpet Ready!

After the show we met Brooke down on Canal St for some shopping adventures. There were cops EVERYWHERE. Since the crackdown it's hard to find good knock offs! You can't just go back in a secret room, you gotta walk a few blocks and wait by a van! LOL I only had $5 on me, so obviously I didn't buy anything. But I'm going to go back with a little cash next time. Definitely must bring Peter with me! He's good at this!

Oh and I also found out that a friend who didn't work much towards the end of last year has been working bunches so far this year! That made me VERY happy!

AND, tonight is opening night for Betty Buckley at Feinsteins! Wish I could have gone, as that would have topped off a very fabulous day. But, I'm so tired... and it would be rude to fall asleep during her show! I'm going to go on Friday night instead! Can't wait! :-)

Happy Happy!

365 Days of Smiles - Day 32

2010-02-01T19:15:00.002-05:00

It's Monday, and I have a job!

I'm taking my first PTO day tomorrow and going to The View with my friend Peter.

Smiles!

365 Days of Smiles - Day 31

2010-01-31T17:44:00.003-05:00

Would you just look at this face? This is my Manhattan, and he is the cutest little doggie EVER!

The elevator in my building has been hit or miss lately. So I have to take the dogs out separately, and carry them down and up the stairs. Manny was so excited to get to out WITH Harry Potter today! :-)

It takes a lot of work from the face to let out a smile, but just think what good smiling can bring to the most important muscle of the body... the heart. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 30

2010-01-30T18:58:00.005-05:00

Wow... it's the 30th of January. Where did the month go? I can't believe it's over already! But... February means Betty Buckley at Feinsteins! YAY!!!

I picked up my new glasses today at LensCrafters. No Scott Clifton this week! LOL I LOVE my new glasses! They ROCK! I also picked up the rest of my contacts. Since I spent nearly $300 on a years supply of contacts, I'll most likely be wearing them WAY more than my cool new glasses!

I did a pretty good self portrait huh? I don't think my hair has been this long in quite some time. My friend Jeff (and hairdresser for over 10 years) is flying in from IL in April. I can't wait to see him and show him around the city. AND he's going to do my hair when he's here! I'm not sure who is more excited... him or me! LOL

This quote is from my Daily Good email along with a link to an amazing story of a wonderful bond:
We people of the world need to find ways to get to know one another--for then we will recognize that our likenesses are much greater than our differences, however great our differences may seem. --Peace Pilgrim
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/world/middleeast/31children.html

365 Days of Smiles - Day 29

2010-01-29T19:11:00.001-05:00

Turkey & swiss from my fav. deli dude... sippin' from my Mary Poppins cup... watchin' Every Little Step... life is good! :-)

Smiles!

365 Days of Smiles - Day 28

2010-01-28T18:34:00.001-05:00

SNOW! This morning I felt like I was inside a giant snow globe called New York! Huge flakes, so pretty! And lots of dogs in doggie coats! Cute! :-)

We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. --Immanuel Kant

365 Days of Smiles - Day 27

2010-01-27T19:12:00.002-05:00

It was still light out when I got home from work! Spring is just around the corner... it's staying light longer... yay! Groundhog Day is next week! It's also my first PTO day from work. I'm going to see The View with Peter! Peter knows EVERYTHING about EVERY soap opera EVER!!! He amazes me with his soapy knowledge! I can barely keep track of one show! LOL

I think ConEd has the problem fixed. Last night they had a big hole in the sidewalk and there was a pipe in there that was broken and had lots of cables coming out of it. Today, there is a new pipe in the hole and no cables in sight! Heat is def. back on... :-)

Today I set the ground work for my future at QBE. I met with some people from UMR, our health care provider, and the HR Manager at QBE. It was an informational session, and I was the only employee who showed up. Figures, everyone complains, but no one actually shows up when they schedule these things. It's like this everywhere. Anyway, I think they were all impressed with my benefits knowledge. AND with the fact that I think that our benefits are really good! They said they are going to plant me at all of the open enrollment sessions in the fall! LOL In any case, Vince def. took notice. I think most of the benefit dept. is based in WI... I def. don't want to live in WI!!!! So we'll see. But, it's always good when other departments take notice of your skills! :-)

Most smiles are started by another smile. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 26

2010-01-26T19:37:00.003-05:00

Wow... someone in my building is really trying to keep the vampires away tonight! It seems to always start out smelling pretty good and Italian-y... and then the garlic takes over. I'm not sure how they can eat this stuff, because the garlic is so strong that it's making my nose hairs burn!!!

But... I still have hot water! :-)
Not sure how long it'll last, so I took a bath again tonight! LOL The ConEd guys have a huge hole in the sidewalk out in front of the building. The heat doesn't seem to be working, but that's really OK for now! It's comfy in here... I'm not sweating for a change!

I think it's American Idol audition night again... that always makes me smile... & laugh! LOL

No matter how grouchy you're feeling,
You'll find the smile more or less healing.
It grows in a wreath
All around the front teeth -
Thus preserving the face from congealing.
~Anthony Euwer

365 Days of Smiles - Day 25

2010-01-25T18:59:00.003-05:00

Well... another cold shower this morning! But I had hot water when I got home, so I took a nice hot bath while I could. It doesn't seem like the heat is on though. But, if I had to choose... I'd choose hot water over heat right now!

I got a great new umbrella photo today! The wind was ridiculous today... lots of abandoned umbrellas!

Smiling is my favorite exercise. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 24

2010-01-24T19:51:00.003-05:00

I love when people ask me for directions. It makes me feel like I must look like I know where I'm going! LOL Truth is, sometimes I don't... but I'm great with maps. And, I love exploring parts of New York that I've yet to discover.

The Colts beat the Jets today. Sorry Jets... but ya played a really good game! So excited that my Peyton Manning will be playing in the Super Bowl this year! Yay! :-)

It's been raining most of the day. And, my building is once again without heat or hot water. But, my little Manny can always make me smile! He is just so cute I want to eat him up! LOL

Can you believe this is the last week in January? Where did this month go? Have a happy Monday y'all!

"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world." -- William Shakespeare

365 Days of Smiles - Day 23

2010-01-23T22:15:00.004-05:00

I live in New York. Sometimes I don't believe it. I'll be walking down the street and all of a sudden I'm thinking... "wow, I live here!"

I went to LensCrafters today for an eye exam because I finally have insurance. When I walked in I saw Scott Clifton waiting to see the Dr. Only in NY! :-)

I also got to spend some time in Central Park today. I arrived for my eye appt. a little early so I walked thru the park for a while.

It takes a lot of work from the face to let out a smile, but just think what good smiling can bring to the most important muscle of the body... the heart. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 22

2010-01-22T19:16:00.001-05:00

It's FRIDAY!!! :-) Yes... Friday seems to be a little more special when ya know ya don't have to work the weekend! This is my first weekend bear-free.... I can't wait! :-)

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible. --St. Augustine

365 Days of Smiles - Day 21

2010-01-21T19:11:00.002-05:00

I got stuck behind a slow person on the steps down to the subway tonight. I could hear the train down there, and just as I got to the bottom of the stairs sure enough the doors closed and the train pulled out of the station.... it was the A, and it wasn't even packed like a sardine can... sigh! By the time I got to the other end of the platform I could hear another train coming. I was prepared to take the C and spend longer getting home... but it was another A! Hooray! :-) THAT rarely happens! And then when I got off at 125th to transfer to the local... the C came rolling into the station not 1 min. after I got off the A. Pure bliss!

This morning I awoke to find Manhattan's hedgehog toy on my pillow. Manny was sleeping on the floor in front of the fan. Manny LOVES that toy. He won't let Harry Potter play with it and he won't let me touch it! Manny must love me a lot to give me his favorite toy in the middle of the night! :-)

A smile is something you can't give away; it always comes back to you. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 20

2010-01-20T19:50:00.004-05:00

Really... there is no need for words with this one!

Pretty certain I've used this quote before, but it fits so well:
A laugh is a smile that bursts. ~Mary H. Waldrip

365 Days of Smiles - Day 19

2010-01-19T18:50:00.002-05:00

Today in the mail I got a coupon from Starbucks for FREE oatmeal! I stop there every morning to get.... OATMEAL! Yay!

FREE perfect oatmeal tomorrow. Yay!

That's gonna be worth a smile today AND tomorrow! :-)

Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls. ~ Joseph Campbell

365 Days of Smiles - Day 18

2010-01-18T17:43:00.005-05:00

Manhattan got his hair cut today. He is beautiful again! And thinner! Ha ha! I thought he was getting fat, but it was all hair!

I spent pretty much the entire day out and about. Dropped off Manny at the groomer, then looked for a hat because it was seriously freakin' windy today. I wanted a cool Jets hat... couldn't find one... wonder if that's an omen?

Then I met a friend for lunch, which turned into breakfast because Juniors wasn't serving lunch yet. But they gave the table seated next to us a lunch menu. Funny thing was, they wanted breakfast and we wanted lunch! Oh well! It was a great brunch!

Then I met another friend at the One Life to Live studios for a bit. I have to say that I just love that cast (well... most of them!) LOL They are really a most gracious group. Check out my website for fundraisers featuring the cast of OLTL:
http://www.onelife2give.org

Don't wait for the perfect moment... take the moment and make it perfect.

365 Days of Smiles - Day 17

2010-01-17T19:04:00.004-05:00

Wow... total rain today in NYC. But in the midst of the rain I found myself across the street from Feinsteins and took this picture! :-)

Smiling is my favorite exercise. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 16

2010-01-16T17:37:00.003-05:00

Today would have been a great day to spend in Central Park. It was up near 50 again! But, I was working... my last day at Build-A-Bear Workshop. Nobody really seemed to care that I was leaving.. oh well! Their loss! (I do want to add that there were approx. 2 people who indicated that they would miss me! LOL)

So I stuffed animals nearly the whole time I was there today. Had the most RUDE man EVER in all of my retail experience. All of the other customers were getting pissed off b/c of him. I felt bad for his small child who he was acting like a total ASS in front of! He refused to get in line, then got mad every time someone in line went to stuff their animal. I thought he was going to get into a fight with one of my guests. My guest had been kind enough to let this little girl go ahead of him and then out of no where this ASS appears and says he's been waiting longer than the other guy. The ASS was yelling at all of the other customers and the other bear builders... oy!

The group that were next after the ASS couldn't stop talking about his ASSiNESS! LOL... they were super nice. And the mom told me that my laugh was just like Cameron Diaz's laugh. So then of course I told them about my 4 seconds on Mercy! They ended up getting their picture taken with me & their owl. SMILE!

Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can. --Lowell Thomas

365 Days of Smiles - Day 15

2010-01-15T19:40:00.002-05:00

Today it was 50 degrees in NYC... if that don't make ya smile I don't know what will! Come on... it's JANUARY!!

If I have been of service, if I have glimpsed more of the nature and essence of ultimate good, if I am inspired to reach wider horizons of thought and action, if I am at peace with myself, it has been a successful day. --Alex Noble

365 Days of Smiles - Day 14

2010-01-14T18:33:00.003-05:00

Things that made me smile today:
1. Getting a seat on the A train, all the way home!
2. The FedEx dude who gave up his seat on the train so that a mom & her young daughter could sit down.
3. Pizza from the corner deli!
4. Alyssa Milano (she donated $50,000 to UNICEF & challenged corporations to match her donation)
5. Even though Days of Our Lives is sad now because Mickey died, it made me smile that they used the picture of the original Mickey! :-)
6. The elevator is still working!
7. I still have heat AND hot water!
8. Stupid drivers... well, that actually made me LOL more than smile!
9. It's a Dorian day on One Life to Live (even tho everyone is treating her like poop, & rightly so!)
10. My neighborhood

So... now I challenge you to name 10 things that made you smile today.

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present. --Albert Camus

365 Days of Smiles - Day 13

2010-01-13T19:04:00.004-05:00

This is my horoscope today... Love: It's not just in the air. It's calling your cell and whispering in your ear.
This not only made me smile, it made me laugh out loud! Love has definitely not called my cell, and is most certainly not whispering in my ear! LOL

Manhattan and Baxter "play" fight every morning. I'm going to have to try to record it because it's really quite funny! No injuries so far. But, Manny body slams Baxter to the floor and then Baxter gets his claws stuck in Manny's fur and usually gets drug all over the living room!

Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. ~ George Eliot

365 Days of Smiles - Day 12

2010-01-12T19:05:00.003-05:00

This picture was on my desk calendar today when I ripped off yesterday. How cute is this? I want these puppies! :-)

Smiling is my favorite exercise. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 11

2010-01-11T18:15:00.003-05:00

Heard while waiting for the subway... "Ladies & gentlemen, panhandling in the subway is illegal. Don't give money to law breakers. Instead give money to charities." It was probably the monotone delivery by the female MTA worker that made me laugh out loud at this announcement.

One of my dearest friends, Jeff, is planning a visit to The Big Apple! I miss Jeff so much... and not just because he is a close friend. Jeff is also my hairdresser for close to 15 years! And, HE'S GOING TO DO MY HAIR WHEN HE'S HERE!

This quote below is not from my smile quotes. But, I saw it last night and it spoke to me!

Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have...

365 Days of Smiles - Day 10

2010-01-10T17:07:00.003-05:00

Baxter chasing his tail = smiles! It never gets old. And it seems that every morning he rediscovers that he's got a tail! LOL

On the subway this morning a gentleman tapped me on the shoulder and offered me his seat. It was the express D and we were still several stations from the next stop. I smiled, thanked him and sat down.

This doesn't happen too often. In my many observations of subway behavior, I have noticed that men like their seats & they don't give them up too often. Most of the time when I see someone offer a seat to a pregnant woman or elderly person, it's a female. Why are men such seat hogs?

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." -- Albert Pike

365 Days of Smiles - Day 9

2010-01-09T20:03:00.002-05:00

I had the day off of work from my part-time job. It gave me a taste of what it'll be like in a week when I'm no longer working that job. I liked it! First thing I did was go to the laundromat. I haven't had any time to do laundry with both jobs. 8am on a Saturday morning and I was the only one in there. BIG SMILE! This is a small laundromat and sometimes a person has to fight for a washer or dryer. There is a bigger one, that I used to go to when I lived closer to 145th. But today was just too cold to walk that far.

I had a $10 gift card from Old Navy that was burning a hole in my pocket. So, after I stopped at the apt. to drop off the laundry, I hopped on the subway to 125th. I really wanted to get a denim mini skirt. They only had two styles and they were ugly. So, instead I found a cool long sweater hoodie for $13.99 and some mittens that match my new coat for $1.99. Winter clearance rocks!

Next stop... the Regal E-Walk on 42nd St to see It's Complicated. Cute movie... and I earned points towards free popcorn! My Regal Rewards card came in the mail today... just in time! Happy to report that I'm not allergic to popcorn. The day I had my first allergic reaction, Christmas, I had movie popcorn... cheesecake w/pecans & rice. I've had rice a lot w/no problem. And today I had movie popcorn again w/no problem. It's gotta be the pecans! Guess I need to get that checked out!

It takes a lot of work from the face to let out a smile, but just think what good smiling can bring to the most important muscle of the body... the heart. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 8

2010-01-08T19:16:00.004-05:00

It's FRIDAY & the elevator is still working! That is a reason to smile if I've ever heard one!

A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he cannot get along without it and none is so poor that he cannot be made rich by it. Yet a smile cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 7

2010-01-07T18:48:00.003-05:00

Sometimes a familiar voice can make you smile. There is this subway conductor on the A line. He has a very interesting voice. Kinda sounds like a munchkin. Whenever I get on the subway and hear his voice I smile. I have no idea what he looks like, because I never seem to be towards the section of the train that he's in.

Tonight the A train uptown was SO crowded. I finally decided to get off at 34th St and wait for the next train. When the train stopped and the doors opened I heard that familiar voice. I smiled and listened to his interesting voice until 125th.

Thanks Mr. Conductor! :-)

You're never fully dressed without a smile. ~Martin Charnin
I believe Annie might have had a song about this too! :-)

365 Days of Smiles - Day 6

2010-01-06T19:23:00.003-05:00

The elevator is back in working condition in my building. That made Harry Potter VERY happy! It's still very shaky, so I'm not sure how long it'll be working! But, gotta enjoy it while it's there right? :-)

A dude got on the subway tonight at 42nd St. He was wearing a Wicked hat from the show. But it said, Have a Wicked Wednesday! I thought of my friend Kim! She's seen Wicked like 158 times! He was very cute... but he had on a wedding band. Damn... married or gay, that's the story of every man I meet!

Let me pose this question to women my age... do you find that the men our age look like they are pushing 60? I keep finding younger men attractive. And by younger, I mean too young for me! I'm 44. What's too young? hmmmmmm

I get this daily email from Charity Focus. It always has a quote of the day. I've included today's quote below. A lot of people were very supportive of my move to NYC. But just as many people told me that this move was impossible. Thanks to those who supported me. And to those who told me it couldn't be done... well, looks like it's working out pretty good so far. Moving to NYC has been a dream of mine for a long time. If I hadn't taken the chance and made the move, I'd live the rest of my life wondering if it would have been possible. I still believe that there is a reason that everything just fell into place and made it possible for me to move to NYC. I believe that I am destined to do something great here. I can't wait to find out what it is! :-)

Most of the things worth doing in the world have been declared impossible before they were done. --Justice Louis Braindeis

365 Days of Smiles - Day 5

2010-01-05T19:22:00.003-05:00

My elevator is broken again. That makes it inoperable 4 days this month. Considering we are only on day 5 of January them's not such great odds, is they? LOL Oh well... I definitely was not tempted to do the laundry tonight! :-)

Harry Potter was very sad that the elevator wasn't working. I don't know why he gets so upset... I'm the one who has to carry him up & down 5 flights of stairs!!! He wasn't the only sad dog in the building tonight. I met a cute bulldog as I was coming in from work.... and got smelt up! LOL I was getting my mail and all of a sudden felt this nose lifting my right pant leg! Luckily he only had one flight to go up... lucky for his owner that he walked up those stairs, since he was 55 lbs!

I picked up my new winter coat today. It's very cozy and warm! Ahhhhh... winter, I'm ready for you now! Bring it on!

I realized today why I love my new job so much. There's no stress! You do what you can, and come back tomorrow and do it again! I don't think I've ever really had a job like this... and I think it's about time! Everyone deserves to have a stress-free job that they love at some point in their life!

I just got a very special offer from Mary Poppins... the show, not the nanny! LOL Buy one ticket, get one free! That is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! :-)

One last thing today... I saw this video a few days ago. I love the Statler Brothers. I got to see them perform, just once, but it was awesome. I have a very good friend who is 1/2 of the award winning duo Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius. Jim Ed's a friend too, but Helen is one of those special friends that if she's in your life, you are one blessed person! I do Helen's website, and before I moved to NYC I used to travel to her shows and sell her product for her. Through these travels I met Jimmy Fortune. Jimmy was part of the Statler Brothers. His voice is heavenly... really! I love love love to listen to Jimmy sing! When I saw this video I immediately thought of Jimmy and searched Facebook to see if he was on there. He was, and today he accepted my friend request. I just posted this video on his page. This duo, Grandstaff, is made up of cousins Wil & Langdon Reid. They are the sons of Harold and Don Reid of the Statler Brothers. This song makes me smile! Click here for a memory and a smile!

I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful. ~Author Unknown

365 Days of Smiles - Day 4

2010-01-04T18:45:00.003-05:00

When Manhattan takes something he's not supposed to have, I can usually find his furry little butt sticking out of his carrier. He hangs out in his carrier a lot. It's his little house. But when he's hanging out, he turns around and I can see his face. When he takes something he knows he's not supposed to have, he goes in the carrier to hide. If he turned around I'd see what was in his mouth... hence the furry butt!

When Harry Potter takes something he's not supposed to have, he parades around proudly so I can see what he's got! Oh Harry Potter... you are a funny little dog!

A laugh is a smile that bursts. ~Mary H. Waldrip