November 14, 2007

Manhattan Doll
Volume 1, Issue 4

Commuting Curmudgeon
Scene: A crowded 6^th train. A woman pushes her way into the car and into me as if I don’t have any body mass. When I protest her actions, she says, “There’s no need to be rude. All you have to do is move.” I give her “the look” and respond, “I’m always rude to inconsiderate people!”

Good Advice
Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.--Pablo Picasso

The best way to get something done is to begin.--Source Unknown

Did You Know?
The most unsanitary part of your computer is your mouse pad! When was the last time you bought a new one? Something to think about.

Favorite Consignment Shops
Several years ago I worked with a personal shopper who introduced me to the most incredible consignment shops in the city. I’ve bought Armani suits for $125, a brand new Gucci bag for $100, and beautiful cashmere sweaters for $50! Check out my faves: Encore (Madison Avenue, between 84th and 85th Streets) and Designer Resale (81st Street , between 1st and 2nd Avenues).

From the OfficeLife.com
Delagatorship (n.): A business entity run by someone incapable of decision-making.

Enail (n.): An email sent for the sole purpose of making a point in writing, usually atanother person's expense. Most effective when cc'ed to as many senior people as possible.

Just Desserts
If all of the desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose? Pick your favorite and then look to see what psychiatrists think about you.

Here are your choices:
1. Angel Food Cake
2. Brownies
3. Lemon Meringue Pie
4. Vanilla Cake With Chocolate Icing
5. Strawberry Short Cake
6. Chocolate on Chocolate
7. Ice Cream
8. Carrot Cake

1. ANGEL FOOD CAKE: Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.

2. BROWNIES: You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.

3. LEMON MERINGUE: Smooth, sexy, & articulate with your hands, you are an excellent after-dinner speaker and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, but you have many friends..

4. VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING: Fun-loving, sassy, humorous, not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lack motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.

5. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people, can be counted on in a pinch and expect the same in return. Intuitively keen. Can be very emotional.

6. CHOCOLATE ON CHOCOLATE: Sexy; always ready to give and receive. Very creative, adventurous, ambitious, and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in life. Love to laugh.

7. ICE CREAM: You like sports, whether it be baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and high maintenance.

8. CARROT CAKE -- You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends.

Remember, “courage is the power to let go of the familiar.”