Aliciaredondo's Blog
Just another WordPress.com weblogIf I knew then, what I know now.
That’s the phrase of the year… Nothing beats experience and that’s a fact. I was standing in the office kitchen microwaving my Lean Cuisine spaghetti and kept thinking to myself, … “If I knew then, what I know now”. How many falls could I have avoided?
What could 24 year old me tell 23 year old me?
or 22 year old me?
15 year old me?!
10 YEAR OLD ME?!?!
If I knew at 10 years old what I know now… Can you even imagine the possibilities?
Interact, Miami!
We’re putting together this event called Interact Miami… Here’s the official spiel! I’m pretty excited! It’s open invitation, but must be RSVP’ed for entry.
We are proudly hosting the very first InterAct Miami; a free networking event geared toward the educating of local business owners in personal brand building through social media. Please RSVP at www.interactmiami.com for our event on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Mac Mini Killa
My boss bought 2, 1GB sticks of RAM for our Mac Minis at work.
Good resource for instructions on upgrading.
However, you do not need to take off the orange ribbon. It’s long enough to allow the top to flip up and lay on the operating table. It’s just an extra step… Definitely one you want to skip if you have heavy hands anyway.
AND! You will need a magnetic screw driver, trust me… you will thank me later.
-Alicia Redondo
Forced to reflect
I’m not one to make a fuss over birthdays or anniversaries; especially if they are my own. However, I have come to appreciate the power they can have over a person. Today has forced me to look back at the past 24 years and make harsh judgements.
Last year I realized that making long term plans is futile. Too many things change and throw you in a completely different direction. I came to terms with the fact that I haven’t absolutely any idea of what I want from life and the best thing I can do is, do right for the moment.
For instance, I will never regret being good to my family, to my friends and to my employers. I will never regret doing well in school, despite changing my major repeatedly, or learning new things.
Though my career path is still undefined, I know that more than financial prosperity, I want to be happy and satisfied with who I have become and will become…
I am sitting at my desk at work and am realize that in some way, I am deeply bonded with everyone in this room… with everyone in my life… and I am in a good place.
Happy Birthday to me.
Everyone eats rice
… and that’s a beautiful thought.
I was sitting with a friend of mine last night and as we were eating grilled chicken and rice, it dawned on me… No matter how rich or how poor you are, you eat rice. Whether a bowl of rice is all you have to eat, or the rice your eating is wrapped around sushi; we’re all still eating it.
It gave me a sence that we are all connected… It was beautiful.
Weird is the wrong word
One of my childhood best friends is getting married this October. I’m sure “weird” is not the right word to describe my feelings, but it surely is a reminder that time is passing by and I’m not getting any younger.
Vodka – for the loss
I lost my iphone at Score, a gay club on Lincoln Road in South Beach.
I won’t be making many blog entries until I can afford another one.
Fuck me.
Mass mosquitoes minced Melissa
Forewarning to all the lighthearted… The following blog entry may contain explicit, up close and personal photos of the remains of a poor, minced Melissa.
This is what happens after 2 hours of jumping on a trampoline at night. The mosquitoes came concealed by the night’s cloak. They prayed upon a group of oblivious teenagers who were, “having a good time”. Little did they know, this pack of mincing mosquitoes would soon seek their revenge on mankind by slaughtering 3 young women.
-Alicia Redondo
I thought I lied to my doctor
In May I met Dr. Chung when I went in for my yearly check-up. She told me I was physically very healthy (which of course made me very happy), and then she asked me about my mental health and stress levels.
Maybe she noticed I kept looking at the time on my cell… I’d been in the waiting room for so long and was nervous about being out of the office on a busy day. I told her that I’ve always had some issues with anxiety and if not controlled, leads to depression. When she asked what did I do to control my anxiety, I told her I started exercising. I thought I lied to my doctor, but it turned out to be true.
The more I exercise, the better I feel at night and especially before sleep.
I really recommend exercise for anyone that’s considering it.
The gym doesn’t have to be boring!
If you’re serious about wanting to be physically and mentally healthy, do yourself a favor a buy an MP3 player. The gym is just a room full of sweaty, stinky men until you turn up the tunes. As soon as I jump on the elliptical (or treadmill), I play a “cardio playlist” and immediately, I am in the zone!
On that note, see the Single Women Series entry above…
