Nothing in common...

What do you do when you have nothing in common with the guy you're seeing?

Hystorically, I'd run...run like the wind...fa' fa' away. I'd sabotage the relationship. I'd roll my eyes and get increasingly disgruntled. Who'm I kidding...I wouldn't even date anyone with whom I had nothing in common!

I'm a NEW WOMAN! Ha! Older, wiser...more desparate...ha! j/k! The Bay Area breeze has dun me good...

GQ and I have so little in common. He doesn't really follow sports (whaaaat?) whereas I live and die by my fantasy football scores. He likes reggae music (snooze) whereas I like classic rock and hip hop. He's very "new age-y" (for lack of a better term) whereas I grew up a good Christian girl. He's never, ever, ever mad or frustrated (crazy!) whereas...well, you get the point.

But, I LIKE HIM! And I have fun with him! He's down to try anything! And he MAKES me try things too! It's all pretty new to me...chinese herb doctors, reggae clubs, sustainable sushi restaurants, anything outside of Russian Hill...but its all pretty refreshing.

Try something new today! You may love it. You may hate it. But, you'll be stretched by it. And that's a good thing!

Stimulating the economy...

...all on my own! ha! I have been on a shopping frenzy of late. I'm combing etsy every day and finding new and wonderful things each time! I actually blame etsy, outblush, and my rewards points credit card for my lack of a savings account.

So, here are some of my random purchases of late:

I found these jeans on Outlbush. They're only $40, but they fit just like Se7ens and the pocket design looks just like Citizens. I love these!

I am newly obsessed with neck warmers. I love them. So cozy. I bought this one off etsy and it keeps my neck so cozy!

I found this print on etsy. The girl reminds me of myself so I bought it!

Bought this sweater from a vintage clothing shop off etsy. Love how big it is...I can get lost in it! no sucking-in-my-tummy-all-day in this one!

I'm a fool to write this since I know my sister reads this blog, but...I'm getting my entire family webcams for Christmas. (don't worry, sis, it's only ONE of your gifts!). I'm so obsessed with my ichat and love the whole Skype-thing. The thought of seeing my nephew through chat is too much excitement for me! This logitech camera is Skype-approved!

So, I'm doing my part! I'm such a patriot! :)

Could this year get any better?

It's been a really good year. I've been fortunate. And there's NO BETTER way to end it than to find out how MUCH time off I get from work for the holidays! I am giddy right now!

I was sending out an email to my staff reminding them of our holiday schedule. And then it hit me: I get all this time off too! The entire Thanksgiving week. The entire Christmas AND New Year's week. 3 weeks off in 2 months? I HAVE to do something to celebrate! I'm hitting up vineyards and breweries in Healdsburg Thanksgiving week. Christmas week in SoCal. And, I'm thinking VEGAS for New Years! Why not ride my luck and go put my entire lifes' savings on 18 black? ha! j/k...but, a few hours at the 3-card poker sounds like a good time...

...don't mean to bring up the holidays already...or to rub ALL MY PAID TIME OFF in anyone's faces (hee!)...I'm just getting really, really excited!

Contentment...scary...

This weekend, GQ and I hit up the Asian Art Museum and checked out the Afghanistan exhibit. I was more excited to see the Korea section on the 2nd floor. It was neat seeing the "real thing" as opposed to all the knock offs we have displayed around my family home. GQ was especially struck by this huge painting of the goddess of contentment. She creeps me out a bit. But, he asked me to ask her for contentment in an area of my life.

I get sketched about stuff like this. But, it got me thinking and wondering about the level of contentment in my life currently. I've always been a little scared to say that I'm content. Does that mean I'm not pressing for more? Does it mean that I've reached "the end"? Does it mean I'm just waiting for stuff to go wrong? And...when did I become so doom and gloom? Hmmm...

So, I've decided to just say it, claim it, and feel good about it: Yes, I feel really content at where I am in my life today. Life in SF is great. I live in a phenomenal city and am meeting some exceptional people! Work is really turning around and its clear that I'm needed, valued, and appreciated! My relationships, for the most part, are growing and doing well (I miss my family (my nephew especially), my LA girls, my CYG girls, and my boy Martin...but all of this is part of growing too). And other than the fact I'm only 6-4 in my fantasy football league and lost to my arch-nemesis last weekend...oh, and other than the fact that I'm a fat cow these days, life is good. LIFE IS REALLY GOOD!

Don't be scared, Susan. Life is good. That's a good thing! That's an ok thing. Embrace it. Celebrate it! Whoo hoo! So, thank you semi-scary goddess of contentment! If for no other reason but just making me realize that LIFE IS GOOD! :)

He's so great...

My coworkers and I just gathered around and watched President-elect Obama's first news conference. It was stern, informative, amusing, and refreshing. He makes you feel confident and hopeful and safe. Barack Obama, I think you've got my vote! (hee!)

...oh...something weird was going on with his eyebrows though (at least on our HD screen). If you noticed too, let me know. We're thinking he waxes...yikes.

"Gray skies are gonna clear up..." and The Perfect Boot

This picture perfectly describes how I've been feeling the last day or so. I need to snap out of it!!! Hopefully the weekend will bring me some joy and perk me up! I'm thinking: an early morning tomorrow doing laundry, drinking really good coffee, and reading my new Marie Claire! :) I'm a woman of simple pleasures...

So, in my search for The Perfect Boot, I've realized, it will actually take probably 3 pairs to get everything I want. Thus, I've invested in 2 pairs to date.

I wanted a pair of flat boots since it just makes sense now that I'm in SF. I found this vintage pair on Etsy. I was a little sketched out about wearing used shoes (ha!), but I'm putting in new insoles! And they were only $45...real leathah!!!

I also wanted a pair of booties. I've been eyeing these Report boots for some time and they FINALLY went on sale! Whoo hoo! Sold!

Now, all I have left is a pair of tall, heeled boots...either stiletto, chunk, or wedge. I can't decide. I'm thinking wedge would be better for the city walking. I still am pondering the ones by...ummm...cough...Crocs...

I know what you're all thinking...all of those pairs are BLACK! Well, I've got a great pair of cognac boots already and some funky brown ones...so I think black is what I need...and remember, I'm in a "gray cloud" mood these days! :)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Thank you, America...

...or at least most of you...way to get it right! It's a proud moment in our history. One of the most significant in my entire life. Congratulations, President-elect Obama!