We're looking at the shoes, people.

Oprah often has this "Things I know for sure" segment in her magazine. I know because I glance at it in the checkout, smartypants...

Anyway here are some things I know for sure. I'm 42 and I'm very very wise. Sometimes trite, but wise. And a little sage. No, not the spice.

• Kindness is it's own reward
• Smiling make you hot
• The right shoes can make an outfit
• There is nothing better than '80s alternative music. Nothing.
• Scars do not give you character
• I make a kick-ass cupcake
• TV is a blessing from above
• It's possible to be both funny and unable to tell a joke
• Always have a box of KD in your pantry
• A diary is a great way to see how stupid you used to be. Learn from it
• There is something out there... up there... bigger than the both of us

Those are some of the things I know for sure. What about you? What do you know for sure?

kxx

I've got a nickname!

One of the salesmen at my new job calls me “Smiley” and I absolutely love it. I’m thinking that he’s having trouble remembering my actual name but who cares.

I’ve never had a nickname before. Well, except for the unfortunate “Antonius Rex” in my college days, but it felt forced and didn’t stick. Plus, I made it up myself, ignoring the horrible dinosaur reference. And of course “Oreo Cookie” which, in high school, was just meant to be mean.

I’ve also been part of collective nicknames… you know the kind. Given to you by someone in your life who calls everyone the same nickname like “Dude” or “Buddy”. I myself have been guilty of going the “Sweetie” route.

But, Smiley? I wholeheartedly approve. I hope it catches on around here.

kxx

Public service announcement

If you are in a pissy mood and someone says to you "It takes more muscles to frown than to smile", just reply, "bugger off, I need the cardio."

That one is a freebie, care of me.

kxx