My Current Muse


My current obsession with House of Cards is underway. I've never been big on politics because most politicians are corrupted to some degree, and push money around to get what they want. But I am loving the characters on this show, especially Claire Underwood (Robin Wright), the wife of Congressman Frank Underwood and the Executive Director of the Clean Water Initiative. She's smart, poised, but absolutely ruthless; however, her contact with her former lover humanizes her. I admire the fact that she's a woman with ambition and knows what she wants and will do what she needs to do achieve her goals no matter who she has to cross. She doesn't need anyone's approval, not even her own husband's. She's the bitch that gets shit done. And when I realized Claire is Jenny from Forest Gump. MY MIND WAS BLOWN. She's so freakin hot!

Claire and Frank's relationship is interesting. They have what you would call an "open marriage," a partnership. They sleep with other people and keep no secrets from each other. Open relationships aren't my cup of tea, but as long as those two people are happy with the arrangement it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I do however sometimes question Claire's emotional connection with her ex. It could just be sex between past lovers, but it seems that there is more depth to their relationship, and I'm wondering why they didn't stay together. But women that seem to have it all together always fall for the artsy types. They adore that free lifestyle. I won't go into many more details but check out the show for yourself if you haven't already.

 Claire reflects on Frank's proposal:

"Claire, if all you want is happiness say no. I’m not going to give you a couple of kids and count the days until retirement. I promise you freedom from that, I promise you’ll never be bored...He was the only one who understood me. He didn’t put me on some pedestal, he knew that I didn’t want to be adored or coddled." 






Indulge

"You binge on everything." A friend of mine said. I never thought about it before, but now I realize maybe I do "binge" on a lot of things. But in a good way. I do not have an eating disorder or a drinking problem LOL. I have a joy of eating guacamole every night for a week (Avocado fiend), shopping outside of my budget, or watching a season of one of my favorite shows in two days (Downton Abbey, Luther, Orange is the New Black...and now House of Cards). And then there's those days when I work late everyday because I can't leave a project unfinished, or having so much to say or write for a few days and then I go weeks without writing anything at all. Or how about those days when I just want to be around someone special all the time even if it's doing nothing? Saying goodbye is always the hardest. When I love something I just can't get enough and I want it all the time. I'm obsessed. Is that so bad? I can be a bit of a glutton when it comes to certain foods so thank God for high metabolism. But I'm not ashamed to love hard and enjoy the goodness that life has to offer while I can. So I didn't take offense to my friend's observation. Indulge on life. Enjoy. :)

Time Flies

The end of summer is near! Time flies when you're having fun! I know it's been a while since my last post. I've been lacking inspiration lately, but I've found a few things to make my heart sing lately. I'm sad to see the summer go but I am looking forward to my favorite season, autumn! Check out some of my end of the summer highlights.


I had a blast at my former boss's farewell party. She is such a great mentor and friend. I miss having her in the office, but she's only a phone call away :) 
Celebrating babies and new journeys with my sisters. 
Checked out the Pulitzer Prize Photography exhibit at the Newseum with my roomie. You have to check this out. I've been inspired to pick up my camera again and possibly a new one.
Celebrated my best friend's 25th birthday in NYC. I love this gal so much and I'm so blessed to have such a great friend  like her to share every milestone with. I think we've got this long distance thing worked out pretty well. ;)