Your Aura is Purple…PURPLE!

Twice in the last two months, I’ve had a complete stranger make a comment about my “aura.”

At the terrible, horrible no-good, very bad Lock and Key party, I was briefly talking to an Indian guy. (And by that, I literally mean, from India) for a while, trying to be as nice as can be. Finally, he made a motioned in a circle around my head and told me that I had an aura that people can pick out of a room. And since he’s been in Seattle, he’s met a lot of people with an aura like mine. Most of which, don’t eat meat or practice yoga, etc. I was very intrigued by this conversation—it was actually the only time I wasn’t yawning, feeling creeped out or checking my watch. I mean, he’s from India, which means he’s most likely Hindu, and they believe in chakras, auras and things like that, right?! He must know a little about what he’s talking about…

Then last Thursday, I was at a bar with some college friends, celebrating a birthday. At the end of the night, I found myself outside, chugging down my Fresh ‘n’ Clean and taking hits from the ole nicotine. I started talking to an older woman, I can’t remember about what. But, she stopped before she left the patio to tell me that I have a beautiful aura—“like Kate Hudson or something.”

My aura is purple…PURPLE!

Telling me I have an aura like Kate Hudson is pretty much the best compliment anyone’s ever given me. No matter how farfetched, far-reaching or bull shit it could be. But, after hearing this from two people recently, my interest was piqued. What, exactly, does it mean to have a good aura? And why, may I ask, do people feel the need to comment on mine?

Now, I’m one to believe in funky hippie beliefs like reincarnation and karma, far more than I believe I was made from an effing rib and my savior walked on water. Maybe that’s just me. Maybe I’m just crazy. But, auras?! Do they exist, and if so, what color is mine? I started to do a little research, and here’s briefly what I discovered:

• Auras are believed to be a representation of your inner energy.

• They exist in different shapes, colors, sizes and positions.

• Chakras are spinning vortexes of energy where spiritual energy flows into the body. The seven main chakras are located in line with the spine. The energy typically flows in through the front and out the back.

• Aura readings can help you identify and release blocks, and also help you get in touch with your own energy, so you can know your own truth and make the highest choices for yourself.

Here are the basic color auras:

RED: lifeforce, survival, raw passion, anger, frustration, menstruation, determination, sense of importance, feeling overwhelmed by change

ORANGE: sensuality, physical pleasure, emotional self-expression, creativity, lacking reason, lacking self-discipline, health, vitality

YELLOW: mental alertness, analytical thought, happiness, optimism, child-like, ego driven, thinking at expense of feeling

GREEN: healing, peace, nurturing, new growth, fear, need for security, jealousy and envy, balance

BLUE: verbal communication, freethinking, relating to structure and organization, emphasis on business, male energies, sadness, possibilities

PURPLE: wisdom, authoritative, female energies, matriarchal, sense of superiority, controlling, imagination, intuition

BROWN: grounding, down to earth, practical, male energies, invalidating, emphasizing body and denying spirit, feeling worth-less

BLACK: issues relating to death, hatred, lack of forgiveness, unresolved karma, dark intentions, shadow games, needing compassion for self

PINK: self-love, tenderness, female energies, gay energies, emphasis on physical appearances, being ‘nice’ at expense of being ‘real’

WHITE (CLOUDY): New Age or religious energy, lacking consciousness, a cover-up, denial, being ‘good’ at expense of being ‘whole’

WHITE (CLEAR LIGHT): very high spiritual vibration, godly, divine, inspiration, seeing spiritual big picture, compassionate

GOLD: high spiritual vibration, integrity, respect, freedom, clearseeing, integrating spirit and body, creating as spirit

Now, I wish one of these two “aura believing and seeing” people would have commented on what color I was because I find a little bit of myself in each category. However, what I’ve concluded from this whole aura business is that they must be seeing some of the inner energy I’ve been feeling lately—happy, content, lucky and blessed (in a non-Jesus way).

I think when you’re happy, it shows. And that is all I can conclude from my “aura.”

Currently Feeling: Confused and perplexed.
Currently Anticipating: Walking Greenlake tonight with my parents
Currently Loving: The Nike +iPod—it tells you how far you have left to run, right in the middle of your workout. It’s genius!

Catching Up on this busy life of mine

I’ve slacked on blogging…so sorry readers. It’s proven to be more than a challenge to keep up on the three blogs I’m maintaining now, and I’ve let my poor little Memoirs fall to the wayside. But, I’ve been doing so many fun things still! Here’s an update for the last weekend/week. And I promise I’ll try to write more frequently, starting next week.

Last weekend: I pretty much lived in my bathing suit. How fabulous was last weekend’s weather, and where the hec did it go? Saturday I attended Vanessa’s Hawaiian Barbeque Bunko party. She was as Suzie Q Homemaker as ever and decorated her whole house with Luau decorations…we even had coconuts to drink out of, Hawaiian t-shirt beer cuzies, leis and straws with Hawaiian flowers. Vanessa sure does know how to throw a themed party. Ever played Bunko? It’s the game that’s sweeping the nation, you know. I had never played until Vaness threw a Bunko party last year, [memoirs] and now I’m totally hooked. I can’t wait to be 85 and just play Bunko every week. I didn’t win, however, it was worth hearing Amanda brag about how she pretty much shouldn’t leave the top table cause she’s so good at every game she plays and always wins, then she was the loser. Her present was an embroidered Bunko t-shirt that Vaness’ mom had given her. How fantastic. Amanda wore it the next morning—after sleeping in it all night—full of Stella’s kitty fur to Noah’s Bagels and Jamba Juice, and I pretty much wanted to disown her, but whatever.

Sunday I spent ALL DAY lying by Josh’s fantastic pool at his new apartment in Madison Park. I’m pretty much going to be spending my whole summer there, if you guys wonder where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing. It’s a heated, outdoor pool on Lake Washington with tons of tables and lounge chairs. And it was fantastic.

Monday: Sarah and I checked out the new restaurant on top the hill, Betty. You can read my review of the new Queen Anne joint on Metroblogging Seattle. [site]

Tuesday: My little sister graduated from high school and it was pretty much a waste of three hours of my life. Hell, I want to support her. But, I just can’t stand sitting and listening to lame speeches and 500+ names being called. Thank little baby Jesus that I have cell phone games. I never play them, but they came in handy during the three-hour ceremony. My parentals are throwing a big graduation party this weekend for her, complete with a catered menu and live music. Should be a good time, let’s cross our fingers for good weather. My sister will now be a WSU Cougar. Congratulations Ashy!

She’s the beautiful brunette: back off boys!

Wednesday: Sarah and I went on a blind double date. It was beyond entertaining. While we keep most of our Internet dating blogs to a private blog, I’ve posted this date below since it was too entertaining to pass up.

Thursday: I went on my second date with Jesse from Colorado. We caught dinner at Wasabi Bistro and then walked to SAM for first Thursday. The new museum is BEAUTIFUL. Seriously. I love it. And it’s now included in the free first Thursday art walk, which is quite a steal since I think admission prices are around $35. The museum has an awesome collection of modern art—my favorite. A few Lichtensteins are on the walls, which was pretty cool to see. I also enjoyed the exhibit that displayed art focusing on hardships of the modern world—that was some beautiful stuff. Anyway, Jesse from Colorado seems to be a keeper. I’ll keep you posted…

Friday: Boo yah! See yah! I’m going home to nap, read and party this weekend. Love ya!