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World Record Set! :: Last summer I attended a gathering of people attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of red heads gathered in one place. I almost didn’t go. It’s a little weird, right? But then, when it came down to it, curiosity got the best of me and I just had to go. I was right, it was weird…but kinda fun. Usually, at any given point in my day I am the only one for miles with red (or as I like to refer to it “strawberry blonde”) hair, but that day I was surrounded by hundreds of people with my same hair color who also kinda looked like me. I seriously felt like I’d landed on some sort of alien planet.

Well, the official news is just in, a world record was set and our attempt has been published in the 2012 Guiness Book of World Records! So, I guess my attendance at the alien gathering was worth it and I will die having set a world record.

p.s. The last 10 seconds make this video worth watching. I somehow managed to capture a super fabulously cute little moment.

“Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows,
Where you are. You must let it find you.”

– Lost by David Wagoner

“Life is so constructed that an event does not, cannot, will not, match the expectation.”

-Charlotte Bronte, Villette

10 YEARS :: A commemorative photo to me having officially lived in this city for an entire decade – YIKES! I spent the weekend waking up to this view. The photo doesn’t do it justice. I seriously felt like I could touch the space needle while I sat in my little reading nook and drank my morning tea.

Cookie Monster ::  I really love watching people run to catch the bus. I realize this is a bit of an evil love as people running after buses are usually late, stressed, disheveled, etc. and on top of that I’ve noticed that people running after buses usually do not catch them – making their effort all the more tragic. Although, I have seen a handful of redemptive moments where the driver takes pity or another passenger asks the driver to wait. Once, I even witnessed a bus packed to the gills welcome someone with full applause for making it after their frantic sprint.

Anyways, the reason I’m bringing this up is because today I saw Cookie Monster sprinting for the bus. I was downtown midday and looked up to see a business man dressed up as Cookie Monster running…to catch a bus. It was a glorious moment – googly eyes flopping on top of his head, a blur of blue fur, computer bag slung over his shoulder, khaki pants and dress shoes peaking through the bottom of his costume. I wish I had a picture of Cookie Monster as it was the highlight of my Halloween, but since I wasn’t quick enough with my phone this festive shot of my oh so scary pumpkin will have to do.

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It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything Bangladesh related. I found this website awhile ago after speaking with the woman who is helping to get this organization going. Seemingly, they are doing really great work. One thing is for sure, these blankets are BEAUTIFUL. Christmas gift? Yes, please!

Hand & Cloth :: http://www.handandcloth.org/

Vaudeville :: I went to see the BLUE MAN GROUP tonight. Kind of weird…while simultaneously kind of awesome. This quote from the International Diplomacy Guidebook was on the screen before the show:

“When meeting people from a foreign culture offer a few gifts that reflect your interests as a gesture of friendship. Better yet, give things you’ve created yourself. Also, explore their interests and their culture. Ultimately the best way to forge a lasting friendship is to create something together. Whether it’s a meal, an art project, or a spontaneous dance party when you create something with others you build a connection that lasts a lifetime.”

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Career Counseling :: In college I once went to the career counselor for some advice and help writing my first little resume. I remember two things about this meeting:

1. The career counselor was overly ECSTATIC about her job. She had been an engineer, but had made a mid-life career transition and was LOVING her life for it—which  I suppose is a very good thing in her line of work.

2. She asked me what kind of movies I liked. At the time, I thought it was a weird question and I remember sitting in her office unable to answer in a way that came close  to matching the enthusiasm with which she asked the question. I think I probably told her The Lion King was my favorite movie 🙂 The point of her question was to see if she could derive from my movie taste and types of themes, characters, stories, etc. that I was drawn to some insight into my life’s passion. It didn’t really work, but now 10 years later I can answer her question. I like THESE kinds of movies! That, and I’m a pro at writing resumes.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Perfect Gift :: Tree-like green yoga mat. Thanks to the person who was so thoughtful to give me this special something this week. I shall treasure it.

“Matt nodded, ‘It be all purply. And shiny-like.’ Kira dropped it back gently inside her clothing. ‘My father made it as a gift for my mother.’ Matt wrinkled his face, thinking that over. ‘Gift?’ he asked.

Kira was startled that he didn’t understand. ‘When you care about someone and give them something special. Something that they treasure. That’s a gift’ ”

– From Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry