Monday, January 9, 2012

As the days go by, we all wonder, what will tomorrow bring? And then, all of the sudden, we realize we are psychics in the moment that we come to accept that tomorrow will be just like yesterday because miraculously, yesterday was just like the day before. We may not be able to have a clear vision of the details, but needless to say, the ole routine is just that, a routine. Why must everyday be the same you ask? The answer is right in front of us every single day (one of those details we overlook)...Choice. The genius of choice is in its simplicity. It is not difficult to choose, it is however difficult for us to choose not only one choice at a time, but the struggle each choice will bring. There are no easy paths in life and here is why I recommend not opting for what you think is easy, but for what you know will make you happy. Chances are, if it is easy, it wont make you happy because anything that is decided by the influence of others or without your full commitment will be the most difficult choice of all. The "easy" choice seems to be the most obvious only because it is where you feel most comfortable, but the best choice is the one that initially seems to be the one that instills fear in your dreams, makes you nervous when you think about it, and offers itself on a platter that you probably cannot afford. I'm not talking about committing crime or anything, I'm talking about taking a leap! Your life will never change if you don't change the way you live it. If you stay in the safe zone, you will need to pack some white wonder bread and mayo. If you migrate over to the danger zone, I can honestly say that you can pack whatever you want and no matter what, you will not be prepared. Why in the world does that sound appealing to anyone in their right mind? Because when you don't know what tomorrow brings, you can go to sleep knowing that you have to wake up in the morning, otherwise you will never know what that day will bring and for the first time, you might actually miss something.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

“Some people think George is weird, because he has sideburns behind his ears. I think George is weird, because he has false teeth with braces on them"



Quote by Stephen Write, quote copy and pasted by Stacey George. I'm just going throw this out there, no secrets, no hiding behind closet doors, and no more avoiding smiling into the sun for fear of a glimmering effect that could potentially blind someone. I have to stand up and face the challenges in my life and take them like a man. I am ready to be proud of who I am and accept my differences.

I did not have a lonely childhood or anything like that. I was raised as an American girl with good values and morals. But that's not good enough in this country, everyone must suffer a dark day so that they may appreciate the good days. Well, I'm going to share with you my most recent dark day. It all began on a beautiful Monday morning. Yep, Monday, who doesn't love Mondays?? I awoke with the reminder that I used my teeth quite often whether it be to eat, smile, or bite a mugger. So to have them be anything less than perfect was unacceptable. Of course, my biggest front tooth was steadily turning like that of a revolving door. Only coming back to its regularly scheduled position was not an option.

All of these thoughts were streaming through my brain as I realized that I must prepare for battle; a battle of wits. I had an orthodontist appointment to have braces put on. What would people say? What would they think? Would I get glittery rubber bands?

I arrived to my appointment late, scared, and my zipper down. Could my zipper have been a sign that having braces is like having your zipper down 24 hours a day 7 days a week? I was in no way ready for this. I was of course the oldest person in the waiting room except for the parents of the other patients, and I felt the urge to yell out some childish name like Spot or Agnes. Thinking that this would alert the room that I was there with my children, for I was clearly not the one Italicgetting braces. Unfortunately, that was just a dream as I sat reading Highlights and thanking my lucky stars that I could now make my own bird puppet!

Alas, my name was called. I stood up as if I had won an award for best waiting in the waiting room. Doom rose over my toes and up to my head, this was it. No turning back now and unless I planed on modeling for Operation Smile, I was never going to have my big break in this condition.

The procedure went smoothly and for the rest of the day I dealt with bleeding and swollen cheeks due to the wires cutting up everything that got in their way. Relentless little wires, "I hate you!', I told them every chance I got. They did not care that they were ruining my life! Fortunately, my boyfriend was very supportive throughout my treacherous ordeal. He even bought me Oral Wax. HEY, it's to stop the wires from dissecting my mouth. Anyway, after much pain and sadness, I became more ALIVE than ever!

I now know that it's not the braces that make the person, it's the person that makes the braces. On the bright side, my boyfriend says he barely even notices them and of course I believe him. I think my sister Ashley is jealous and wishes she had them first. And as I smiled like an 8 year old during the big reveal to my dad, he smiled back with a smile I have not seen since I was 8. I think it took him back to yester year. Yep, that confirmed it, no bars were letting me in. I mean, nowhere on my drivers license does it state my new handicap!
At this point, I knew my new journey was about to begin. Was I going to set off the metal dectectors at the airports? Where kids going to pour their slushies on me from the balcony at the mall?

I will keep you posted on how things go with my new found accessories. And remember, if you are an adult with braces, you are not alone. But don't expect anyone to think you have started a new trend...this is a delusional thought that gets you nowhere.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Work..."I think I will go home, Im a bit bored."


And so it begins! Or is it ending? I find myself staring at walls a lot lately wondering how long it will be before they start to crumble around me. Some people might have their own opinions of my dramatic expression, however, it could not be any closer to the truth.

I graduated from college with the anticipation of being the worlds next Oprah. The trouble with such high aspirations is the brutal reality that I would have been better off following in the footsteps of Gary Busey. I'm not an alcoholic or a drug user and my teeth dont exactly resemble that of a clydsedale, but I just think that might have been a much better start.

After college one would hope that the fortune 500 companies would build an extra wing just for you if thats what it took to get you to wear one of their company shirts. Unfortunately and shockingly, about 1 million other students just graduated also. Leaving me with the notion that until I invent the next snuggie, I might actually have to find a regular job where no one respects the fact that I got an "A" on my English paper or that I made friends with the night janitor at the library because of my late night study sessions!

So thats what I did, I got a real job working as a legal assistant at a law firm. I had a lovely view of the top level of the parking garage and I could almost see the highway. It's the little things at really make Mondays enjoyable, ya know? Anyway,have any of you ever met a person that had the ability to make even the Virgin Mary want to throw them off the top floor of that parking garage? Well that was my boss. Who would have thought that my first real job would teach me the lesson of a lifetime...WORKING SUCKS!

No test, teacher, seminar, or pamphlet could have prepared me for a world full of people that completely disagreed with me on what I thought was a fair paycheck. Apparently my negotiation skills were and are still lacking. I have yet to find a job that suits the lifstyle I feel I have earned and modeling agencies still think that 5'2" is not tall enough! "For God's sake", I told them, "we have a black president...things have changed!"

I sit here now pondering my next move. Do I move my king? Is my last chance to show the world that I have no idea how to play chess but I'm really good at making analogies. All I know is that I have bills to pay and recycling my diploma will only get me about 2 cents.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Todays Forecast: sometimes different than yesterday


It's raining! No meatballs or ice cream scoops falling from the heavens above, just annoying little drops of water. Of course there are always those lovely people who try to be the weather optimists. I know you know who I'm talking about. Lets use my dad for example. He is slightly old and I would think that the rain would cause some sort of joint malfunction or discomfort. But no, he simply says, "we needed it, it will help us out for next summer." And later he ever so elegantly expressed how he truly felt, "well Stacey, it's wet." (Please keep the jokes to a minimum). Thank goodness for Dads, it's like they are always right, yet for some reason you feel compelled to question them for the reason that such a simple answer seems to make ridiculously awkward sense.

Alright, back to my point that I have until now, failed to disclose to you. I'm not so sure it is the rain that is really the problem. First of all, getting out of bed in the morning is the devils way of kicking you in the face! And this is a problem regardless of the weather. Heaps of things in life add up to heavy rainstorm forecasts, but on occasion the sun will shine and water droplets turn into diamonds. Some of these diamonds are at times so big that they fall with great momentum, hit you upside the head, and at that moment you are kindly reminded that rain or shine... dont forget to wear a metaphorical helmet! Or a real one, my sister Ashley has the 2010 helmet 5000 with a side mirror...ha jk! Just remember to always be on the lookout. Times are good and times are bad, but never turn your back on the unknown for it has tendencies to sneak up on you with a musket or a taser. Instead, show some dignity and slam right into it head first. Life is the most unpredictable character you will ever encounter so be prepared... take a karate/self defense class. Here is one my sister enrolled us in, try it out! "Keeping Women Safe" Sisters SOS Ministry- sisterssos.com (817) 446-6116

Monday, October 5, 2009

Of course thats what I meant to say!

Umm, OMG, JK JK, Ugh. Do any of these sound familiar? For the most part, they totally express what a thousand words could never say. How about this one, SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS? Ashley (my sister) Nicole (the BFF), and I saw the Mary Poppins musical. Oh and Gloria came too. Background on Gloria: She is 78 and is currently working on her figure so that she can get a man! Ok, so back to Mary. What an amazing theatrical performance; flying people, singing toys, talking statues, and rainbow colored fields! Don't judge, I was not the only one who saw all of that. Sometimes it's difficult to express what we want to say, mostly because we are too confused to pinpoint the exact thing that makes us feel however we are feeling. Just look at Mary Poppins, she is a self proclaimed "practically perfect" individual that has one word to sum it all up, whatever it all may be...SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS! Sure it sounds awkward and long, but such is life last time I checked. I'm tired of trying to figure out what it is we are all supposed to be saying and/or doing. It's about time that we all did our own thing, I say just make it up! Imagination: The ability to confront or deal with reality by using the creative power of the mind. Just say whatever you want, smile and walk away. Today's lesson-Really long made-up words=???, umm, whatever you want I suppose

Monday, September 28, 2009

How do you know?



Do you know when you know something, or do you just hope that your smart enough to not be wrong? I ask myself this every day. It seems as if I am larger than I appear to be, at least in my own mind. I feel like I am destined for greatness, but maybe I'm slighly biased. My dad always said, "Sure you can!" What in the world does that mean anyway? I dont think that anyone is incapable of "can", but it's the "how" that is tripping me up every flippin time! Ok, so today is the begining of my "how"; this blog! I have no idea where it will take me, but I do believe that I will be taking some folks with me. This is The Georgeous Life and I welcome you all into the world of me, a George girl. Stay tuned...its getting not so serious!