Check-in Here

A NYC cafe full of people on their iSwippythings...

Posting, tagging, checking in-

But certainly not making contact with the friends sitting next to them.

I belong to a generation that has the best if both worlds. 

I know how to Tweet a sassy thought, post an interesting photo and check-in to share my location to anyone interested (including the government).

Fortunately, I still remember how to UNPLUG! 

Do the social media tech savvy children of our future even know what a handshake is? Or do the fist bump without looking up as the swipe to a new app?

ReconNEcT Working Week 6

How appropriate-
The year I decide to make communicating via hand-written letters a priority, the USPS decides to raise the price of stamps (to nearly half a dollar!) AND if that weren't enough, they're ending Saturday delivery!!!
Nevertheless, I'm sticking to my goal.
It just makes sending a letter that much more romantic and/or thoughtful.
This week I reached out to a close friend that I haven't seen in a very long time. Hopefully it will make her smile.
I'm also sending a thank you to the executive producer of the talk show that Jeff and I appeared on last week.
It's ALL about reminding people that you appreciate them!

RecoNEcT Working. Week 3!

On the heels of the Golden Globes-

I was inspired to write my manager of eight years.

"Thank you" wouldn't even begin to express the gratitude I have for her. 

So I sent a simple note with a quote that let's her know I'm always appreciative.

I also sent a note to a wonderful friend from yoga-

She shared a basket of lemons that brought a zesty smile to my face...

and a ton of flavor to my vodka!

Articulate. Communicate. ...ah Fuck It!

No matter how hard I attempt to articulate my;
needs, expectations, concerns, feelings, emotions, questions, etc. etc. etc...
Not every conversation ends with a smile.
It's inevitable in life that there will be moments where even the
most innocent misunderstanding turns into an all out WAR!
I hate getting involved in a heated debate, argument or yelling match with anyone-
Especially somebody I love.
Nevertheless, it's impossible to avoid altercations all together.
Not every battle can be fought and won in the moment.
Like my grandma always says, "Time heals all wounds."
Usually that is the case...
I'm having a tough time moving past my disappointment today!
I suppose not every day can be full of joy.
In those moments, I'm really FORCING myself to learn how
to walk away and say Fuck It!
Tomorrow I'll attempt to communicate without the needless defense.

Standardized "Life" Test Failure!

I don't believe in tests...

But if I did-

I might wonder if I'm being put through the ultimate standardized "Life" test.

Over the past month it feels like anything that could go wrong... Has!

Nothing serious like; illness, death or destruction.

(Thank God!)

But every single piece of electronic equipment has failed.

Plans with friends have backfired.

Simple daily tasks have lead to rage.

Rehearsals and classes have been muddy...

I'm suffering a communication meltdown!

If I am being "tested" I guess I have no choice but to push through the shit I hate, and make up for it in the essay portion.

Just like I did in High School!

I'm off to write in my journal, and hopefully work through some

issues!