Where is Saver in the City’s five for Friday?
Sorry guys, five for Friday has taken a little hiatus because the blogs I read this week were utter crap.
Just kidding…really I just didn’t have time to read many posts this week because work has picked up to the point of insanity. In the next three weeks, I’ll be doing events in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio and then I’m headed to Phoenix for a fun Spring Training trip with my step-brothers (go Angels!)
I’m kind-of exhausted just thinking about it, but hey, I guess this is good job security.
Normally I would beat myself up about not keeping a commitment – blogging or otherwise - but Ashley at Wide Open Wallet called me out on the unhealthy aspects of my perfectionism in a comment in response to my post earlier this week about discipline and failure.
And she was right. I do have a fear of failure and therefore I am super-hard on myself, to the point of being unhealthy. I don’t really consider myself perfect, but I do have unrealistic expectations sometimes of myself and of those in my life.
So here it is, readers, me being imperfect.
Hopefully Saver in the City’s five for Friday will return next week, but if it doesn’t, just chalk it up to me trying to be perfect at being imperfect. :-)
Filed under Personal, Random | Comment (0)Saver in the City’s five for Friday
Welcome to another edition of Saver in the City’s five for Friday! In no particular order, here are the posts that caught my eye this week:
Even if it’s not done by The Trump in front of millions of television viewers, getting fired can be a horribly stressful experience. You may not be able to save your job, but at least you can prepare for the worst with Girls Just Want to Have Funds’ post on what to do if you’re fired.
Home prices may be going down, but so are rents as savvy tenants renegotiate. If an apartment move is in your future, be sure to read Broke Grad Student’s post about the 5 things to do before moving into a new apartment.
Smart Easy Money asks the question, Where do you draw the line? This candid and oh-so-true post addresses our tendency to lower our standards of what we’ll accept when times are tough.
Card? Check. Champagne? Check. Dinner Reservation? Check. Just when you thought you had everything in place for Valentine’s Day, you remember the after dinner accoutrements. Don’t worry, there’s still tonight to shop but first be sure to read The Budget Babe’s post about the best lingerie on a budget.
I once killed a man. Okay, I’m lying…no really, I was lying to prove a point, I swear!! It’s hard to tell online when someone isn’t telling the truth, but thanks to The Wisdom Journal’s 15 signs you’re lying to me, you might be able to figure it out next time somebody is fibbing.
All I can say is TGIF! I’m headed to Washington D.C. for the weekend with my mom so I likely won’t post on Monday, but stay tuned on Tuesday for my recap of fun and free (or at least cheap) activities in our nation’s capital. Have a great weekend!
Filed under Career, Dating, Finances, Random | Comment (0)10 chick flick cliches you won’t see in He’s Just Not that Into You
She must have caught me in a moment of weakness, because I promised my mom I’d wait to see both He’s Just Not that Into You and Confessions of a Shopaholic until next weekend when we meet up in Washington D.C. I’m excited about the prospect of fun mother-daughter bonding time, but this week of waiting is going to be torture!
Luckily I came across something to tide me over – a funny You Tube clip featuring the cuties from He’s Just Not that Into You acting out the 10 chick flick cliches you won’t find in the movie.
Ladies, if you need a way to convince the guy in your life who is into you to see this movie, this might be the ticket. Enjoy!
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Today’s nickel and dime award goes to…
US Airways announced today that they will start charging passengers for pillows and blankets on their flights starting later this month.
I wouldn’t mind so much except for the fact that I seriously think some airlines feel the need to make the inside of the aircraft one degree short of a meat locker. My teeth have literally chattered on a few recent flights!
To be fair, JetBlue also charges for pillows and blankets, but at least on there I can distract myself by watching the 36 free television channels. Or, worst case scenario, huddle up next to the seat in front of me to steal some of the warmth from the TV set.
Luggage, soft drinks and now pillows and blankets…what’s next, a fee to use the restroom? Wait, better strike that from the record in case an airline executive is reading this and thinks the idea has merit.
Filed under Random, Travel | Comments (2)How to talk Texan
If you’re like me, you pick up accents with alarming ease.
Back in college while studying abroad in London, I’d frequently find myself reverting into an accent my friends liked to call The Mary Poppins. And during my first job, I’d call up the home office in Buffalo and for the rest of the day find myself using round O’s and unfamiliar phrases like “yous guys.”
So it was no surprise that I quickly learned to speak Texan when I moved to the Lonestar State. Y’all now trips off the tongue and I’ve even caught myself calling people folks in everyday conversation.
It is a language unto itself and this became especially apparent when my step-mom gave me a book for Christmas called Speak Texan in 30 seconds or less.
In general, the Texas drawl is characterized by a slow elongation to words, an accent on the first syllable and often one more syllable than in other regions. For example:
Common Words
MAWul - Big thing, with shops and eating places; teenage girls, especially, love hanging out in them
WEEyun – Opposite of lose
FIEyure – Produced by flames; sometimes used in expression of surprise, as in “SHEoot FIEyure!”
BAWul – Round thing, often thrown
EYESbawks – Cold storage place where things are kept so they won’t get spoilt
Common Phrases and their Meanings
Whuryat – A query as to someone’s location
Fixinto – Action is forthcoming shortly, as in “I’m fixinto eat some barbecue”
How’syamomandthem? – Is your family doing well?
Y’allcomeback,heah? – We hope to see you again soon!
A few more words of wisdom gleaned from the book: If a Texan tells you you’re dumber than dirt, ugly as homemade soap or tighter than bark on a tree, you probably didn’t make a good first impression. If he calls you quick as a hiccup or wolverine mean, thank him and shake the man’s hand. Happy drawlin’…
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