OK....I'm opting out of one of the biggest phenomenas of the 21st century....Facebook.
When I initially opted in, I thought it would be fun and a great way to just express myself, share thoughts, re-connect with friends. It's gotten much bigger than that for me. I find myself spending too much time on it and have received much backlash for posting my own thoughts, that I'm out....done....over it!
Some of the friends I've reconnected with, I hope we can stay connect via the phone or in person. Some of the friends I'm made through other means, I hope some of us can stay friends and some I don't really care to be friends with but was just too nice to de-friend them.
And of course family, well family is family. You have to love them for being family, but I guess you don't have to have them in your daily life :)
So, today, I posted that I'm deactivating my account and that I wasn't looking for responses and I TRULY hope that I don't get any as I don't want to deal with it any longer.
I'll go back to my much simplier life.....where things were easier (well to some degree) but at least it was easier for me.
It was fun while it lasted (well sort of) and I'll miss the games more than anything, but surely there are better things to do in life. Like most things, I get addicted to them rather quickly.
So I'm looking forward to re-entering my life of scrapbook and ebay.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Georgia Drought?
As most Georgians know, Lake Lanier has been the 'yardstick' for determining rain levels for the state for years.
Most of you will remember the state of emergency that was called in early 2000's due to the low water levels and Lake Lanier was the gauge - the drought was declared. The impacts were great, as there were water restrictions, Georgia school systems were being impacted (UGA talked about school closure), talks were generated regarding if we should be sending water to FLA to support the oyster beds and negotiating with surrounding states to send water down our way!
September 2009, Lake Lanier was the 'yardstick' again, with water exceeding records levels but in the other direction. Many of you will remember the floods impacting counties all over the state, Six Flags was under water and my goodness, spaghetti junction was a bigger mess than the typical 5:00 rush hour on a Friday.
Since September, I started thinking that with the receding water levels that our great State was getting back to normal?
Well over the last few weeks, there has once again been significant rain down in South Coastal Georgia. This had becoming a little bothersome to say the least.
As of yesterday, my concerns have peaked once again. As I was driving to work in the rain, yes, once again, I looked over to see a jogger running up Frederica Road. There was something different....yes, he was running in the rain, but that's not unusual. What was it?
Ahhh.....took a moment to slow down and finally realized what it was....this middle aged man had on a swimming cap....was there something that he was aware of that the rest of might have missed? Here he was running down the major road on the island, in the rain with a swimming cap. Well, that in itself was interesting but I also realized there was something else that was out of place. I looked hard....was that sunglasses perched on his head? Surely not, remember it was raining. After taking several looks, I realized it was swimming goggles!
I really wanted to stop and talk and see if he could share his insights, but thought best of it and drove on to work. I've thought about this event since and still can't help but laugh!
Have a great day and here's hoping the rain stopa for a least a week or two? We need to dry out!
KK
Most of you will remember the state of emergency that was called in early 2000's due to the low water levels and Lake Lanier was the gauge - the drought was declared. The impacts were great, as there were water restrictions, Georgia school systems were being impacted (UGA talked about school closure), talks were generated regarding if we should be sending water to FLA to support the oyster beds and negotiating with surrounding states to send water down our way!
September 2009, Lake Lanier was the 'yardstick' again, with water exceeding records levels but in the other direction. Many of you will remember the floods impacting counties all over the state, Six Flags was under water and my goodness, spaghetti junction was a bigger mess than the typical 5:00 rush hour on a Friday.
Since September, I started thinking that with the receding water levels that our great State was getting back to normal?
Well over the last few weeks, there has once again been significant rain down in South Coastal Georgia. This had becoming a little bothersome to say the least.
As of yesterday, my concerns have peaked once again. As I was driving to work in the rain, yes, once again, I looked over to see a jogger running up Frederica Road. There was something different....yes, he was running in the rain, but that's not unusual. What was it?
Ahhh.....took a moment to slow down and finally realized what it was....this middle aged man had on a swimming cap....was there something that he was aware of that the rest of might have missed? Here he was running down the major road on the island, in the rain with a swimming cap. Well, that in itself was interesting but I also realized there was something else that was out of place. I looked hard....was that sunglasses perched on his head? Surely not, remember it was raining. After taking several looks, I realized it was swimming goggles!
I really wanted to stop and talk and see if he could share his insights, but thought best of it and drove on to work. I've thought about this event since and still can't help but laugh!
Have a great day and here's hoping the rain stopa for a least a week or two? We need to dry out!
KK
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The Rose Colored Glasses....where did they go?
For those who know me it will come as no suprise, and for the who don't, well it still shouldn't be a surprise. The southerness in me has always been aware of looking on the brigther side of things, or looking out of my ROSE COLORED GLASSES.
I like my glasses, it brings comfort, beauty and a world that one might not see without these special glasses. I believe I picked up this trait from my Mama, a true Southern lady who saw the best in everything!
There have been times, in the business world especially, that I've been accused of being Ms. Polyanna or living with the "Disney" syndrome but that's acceptable to me as I enjoy my having a positive outlook and being a happy person.
Oh most definitely, there are days that these glasses become a little smudged and need to be cleaned, but ultimately, they continue to work for me.
I'm also willing to share these glasses of mine with any of my love ones who might need to have a pick me up. Well, apparently, I lent my glasses out and failed to have them returned, as the last couple of days, I just couldn't find them.
Talking to my niece tonight, she told me that she has my rose colored glasses and she wasn't going to return them right now but she would share my great nephew's green glasses with me .....as it is always more fun to see through the eyes of a child.
I will consider this more than a fair trade for now. I'm not giving up my Rose Colored glasses, but I do think I'll wear the Green Colored glasses for a while!
I consider myself lucky, so remember to always look out into the world with your colored glasses and see the blessings and beauty!
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