Halloween

Some of my favorite photos celebrating Halloween :)

Where to Begin...

I have been bad about updating this blog for soon after I wrote my last blog, I felt like my whole world crashed down (figuratively of course). In a nutshell, it all started when I heard from the one person I wish never to talk to nor hear from again. He reached out to me to ask me to help him find a job within my Company. I chose not to respond for it was better to show I did not care by ignoring him. That day my friends supported me and it meant the absolute world to me. Even someone I do not often talk to was there for me and gave me the honest answer I was looking for despite it being opposite what I chose to do. Further, I have brought someone new into my life but I do not know how I feel about it yet. I sound selfish for I should be happy that someone is in my life but it takes a lot of energy and effort and those are two things I am not willing to sacrifice when I already have so much on my plate with grad school and the recent NCC turmoil. Only time can tell... Finally, NCC will be no more come January 1, 2009 due to management's inability to sell to a worthy buyer say a Wells Fargo back in the beginning of 2008. It is really sad for I finally - after 2 years - found a job I enjoy and a department I ABSOLUTELY LOVE. The people in my department are truly all so different in so many ways yet it works SO WELL. There is one guy too in my department that always likes to stir the pot and keep people on their toes. I have the "privilege" LOL of sitting outside of his office so you would think I would get the brunt of his antics but thankfully I do not. Finally, I have a great weekend to look forward to: Cavs game, friend's birthday party, and the Walsh vs. Chagrin Falls football game. My friend, Andrew, invited me yesterday and it made my day!!! I last went to a Walsh football game back in 2003 and since have wanted to but never had anyone to go with to the game. Let the best team win and I say, GO WALSH!!!!!! CHAGRIN FALLS WILL LOSE (sorry Andrew)

Yin and Yang

I so appropriately label my blog yin and yang for it captures my feelings toward my weekend.

So, Saturday I agree to go with a friend to La Cave du Vin in Coventry for he knew how much I love D'Vine and he thought - worth a shot to see what I think of another wine bar. I admit that the atmosphere was not like that of D'Vine. In Coventry, it is a different group of people and you do not have as much privacy as you do at your table if you were at D'Vine. What I did like about the Coventry bar is the array of options for beer. They had a cooler you just walk up to and you could find beers from around the world as well as your traditional favorites. However, this was the highlight of my evening for my counterpart did not let me get in a word throughout the whole conversation. I thought hmmmmm he really likes the sound of his own voice and his opinions. Needless to say the evening could have been better had I be given a chance to give my opinion. Oh wait, I remember when I did, he rose his voice at me. I thought, "Are you kidding me?" From that moment, I tried to think of a way to escape and get the hell out of Coventry. When I normally rely on seeing people from JCU in Coventry - that night I was not so lucky. No rescue. I even thought - who can I call to come pick me up. It was that bad.

Then, on the flip side, I went to the Rocky River Brewing Co. with Dave, Christine and Suzanne Sunday night. From 630-1130pm, we talked, we laughed, we debated, we spoke on every single topic and no topic was left unmentioned. I had the BEST time. Sure, I am biased for I had not seen all three of them in a LONG LONG time and Christine and Dave are among my core friends from JCU. With them, I am 110% myself. They know me - they know what makes me laugh and they know what makes me tick. Suzanne is immediately becoming a favorite of ours as she is so honest with us and with herself. I respect all the opinions I heard that night and it was just one of those nights that left us all with huge grins on our faces as we all drove home. I am lucky to see 2 out of the 3 next weekend - most likely.

Finally, I am thinking about Danny's halloween party in 2 weekends. Last year I went with Capezzuto. He went as a mafia man and I went as a 20s flapper girl. This year I am going in the same costume but thinking of how I can freshen it up a bit. It will be a BLAST just like last year and I cannot WAIT to see Danny. We live 20 minutes from each other and I have not seen him since February I think. He is the happiest person I have ever met for he is content with who he is and doesn't pretend to be someone he is not.

Back to the Hills on MTV :)

Favorite Piece of Art

This work of art will always remind me of the time we went to see this play performed live in London. None other than our beloved Alan Hertz brought us to what used to be a true working chocolate factory that has now been converted to a small theatre. I remember walking there with Colin from WI and it was near Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Also, it was near a place that Charles Dickens used as a landmark in his book, Little Dorrit.

Anyways, I love this painting so much and even have it hanging in my room. Every time I look at it, it brings such happiness for I remember our Tuesday night theatre outings with Kristin, Omer, and Mirsad. In addition, I miss our kebab dinners and eating them in the common room too.

Opportunity Knocks

Today while at work, I was talking with my favorites and collectively we decided on a way in which we can take advantage of the current market dramas and use it as the tool to start a business. I am very excited about this opportunity and will not share until things are finalized. I am serious about it as is DIBS. The others - I did not 100% get that same vibe. That is okay. They will come around and see this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Also, the past two weeks have tested my emotions in that a few that I always thought were there for me turned out to not have my best interest at heart. Frankly, I cannot trust these individuals. It greatly saddens me for these individuals were among my core but actions shown proved to me it is better to move on. How is it that trust can be so freely given but loosely regarded?

Finally, I am trying out a new wine bar here in Cleveland tomorrow night. I am so curious to check it out and then ultimately compare it to my absolute favorite place in all of Cleveland: D'Vine. There is just something about D'Vine that captivates me and any opportunity I get, I always make sure to go.

Quotes

To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. To just give. That takes courage, because we don't want to fall on our faces or leave ourselves open to hurt. - Madonna

Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. - William Shakespeare

Elections

Honestly, I care more about foreign politics such as what is going on in Europe or in South America than I do what is going on in the constant battle between Obama and McCain. My biggest pet peeve about the elections is that Obama keeps talking about "change" yet what is his "change"? He never elaborates on it. He is a good speaker sure but does he have any substance? I beg to differ. I truly believe McCain puts country first and his own interests second. Look at what he has gone through in his life. What has Obama done - honestly?

Anyways, I find it so interesting what is going on in the financial markets right now. I want to read about it all day but of course cannot because everyday brings a new project given to me by my team or by my manager. That is why JD is so awesome and he provides DIBS and I a daily recap or even articles about what is going on in a snapshot.

Time will tell what will happen - till then taking one day at a time - one adventure at a time.

Indians Game

This has to be one of the funniest videos as it relates to Andrew and Adam expressing their love of baseball, nachos, and the Indians.

First: my blog
Next: youtube for the whole word to enjoy ;P

Finally Happy

For the first time in a long time, I am finally happy with everything going on in my life.

I felt a roller coaster of emotions over the past year as it related to letting someone free that I really cared for, realizing what I valued in life, taking a risk with starting a new job, learning who were genuine people in my life, and living each day to its fullest.

I never like to delve into so much detail as I am a very private person which seems a bit contrary to how outgoing and outspoken I can be around those I hang out with at work, at school, and at the clubs.

Also, I just want to convey how much it meant to me everyone who celebrated my birthday with me. My birthday is incredibly important to me and always has been that way. My friends and my family really came out of the woodwork and made my 24th birthday the ABSOLUTE BEST BIRTHDAY of my life - even better than my 21st spent half in London and half in Paris. As a result, I am so blessed to have the people in my life that I do that mean the ABSOLUTE world to me.

THANK YOU to ALL of you plus JD, Charles, Paul, Dia, Jeff, and Zach for coming out to celebrate my birthday! I ♥ you all! You all mean the WORLD to me :)

In addition, shout outs to Aoife, George, and Krista for also helping me celebrate my birthday!!

Inspiration

These 2 favorites, DIBS and JD, are the inspiration behind the blog web address.

Together, we are 3MT. Out of respect for both, I wil not not admit what 3MT stands for but for us three, it means a lot. Plus, we are at my ABSOLUTE, HANDS DOWN favorite place in all of Cleveland: D'Vine. 1/2 price flight nights on Wednesdays are what I live for and being with these two whether at work or at D'Vine means a lot to me. We each have a nickname with mine being NVIP or N-VIP. The reason is self explanatory if you know me well. What can I say? I have no fear about sweet talking the bouncer to let me and my favorites into clubs. I did it all the time in London. Here in Cleveland I am a little more reserved but I still make sure we receive the absolute best treatment anywhere we go or else the manager hears from me.