pinkmartini
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Weathering this bumpy road we call life as best as I can. "I want an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, extra strong and dry martini."
Age: 43
Gender: F
Location: Somewhere, CA
My job: Heifer International
Favorite music: Pink, Rob Thomas (hearthrob!), Matchbox 20, Maroon 5, Luce, John Mayer, OAR, All-American Rejects, Lenny Kravitz, Incubus, Sara Bareilles, some Daughtrey
I am: pink, red, passionate, gemini, always hopelessly in love
Part of my new tat: 
Love of my life: my twin 4-yr old boys
Hawaii is calling my name: 
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transcontinental relationship... can it survive?
Posted 1/11/2008 12:26:05 PM
I'm seeing someone. Well, I've met him once. We've been talking/email/chatting/im-ing for months, and he got this bug up his ass to fly out and meet me. He bought the ticket pronto, and wouldn't you know it, he flew out last Friday, when the big storm hit us!!! His connecting flights were all fucked up, either delayed or canceled, and we ended up buying another ticket to get him from Las Vegas to Sac on the only airline that was flying. His trip was well over 12 hours, and when he finally landed, we had no power for a day (the candles were kinda romantic!). But it all worked out, and he stayed a few days. We hit it off really well.
Typical Pink, I think I'm falling in love again.
But I want to be cautious, cuz he lives in NY. Plus he has 2 daughters there. Don't think he'll ever leave NY, but he is convinced we met for a reason and swears things will work out. What the hell does that mean? He'll up and leave NY, where he grew up and has family and children, and move to Cali when he discoveres he loves me too? I don't want to be too optimistic, but I have to remain hopeful. Hopeful that it CAN work, and just waiting for the time when he can return and sweep me off my feet again.
Damn Cupid, why must he fuck with us so much???
Posted 1/11/2008 12:26:05 PM
I'm seeing someone. Well, I've met him once. We've been talking/email/chatting/im-ing for months, and he got this bug up his ass to fly out and meet me. He bought the ticket pronto, and wouldn't you know it, he flew out last Friday, when the big storm hit us!!! His connecting flights were all fucked up, either delayed or canceled, and we ended up buying another ticket to get him from Las Vegas to Sac on the only airline that was flying. His trip was well over 12 hours, and when he finally landed, we had no power for a day (the candles were kinda romantic!). But it all worked out, and he stayed a few days. We hit it off really well.
Typical Pink, I think I'm falling in love again.
But I want to be cautious, cuz he lives in NY. Plus he has 2 daughters there. Don't think he'll ever leave NY, but he is convinced we met for a reason and swears things will work out. What the hell does that mean? He'll up and leave NY, where he grew up and has family and children, and move to Cali when he discoveres he loves me too? I don't want to be too optimistic, but I have to remain hopeful. Hopeful that it CAN work, and just waiting for the time when he can return and sweep me off my feet again.
Damn Cupid, why must he fuck with us so much???
Seriously LMAO!!
Posted 12/10/2007 10:35:26 AM
I don't know why, but I found this morning's show of Curious George exceptionally hilarious!
George and the Man with the Yellow Hat go to the country, and George encounters a skunk which sprays him not once, not twice, but 3 times! Each time he takes a tomato bath. Then they return to the city and mistakenly bring the skunk back with them.
George tries to catch him, and eventually the entire elevator full of residents gets sprayed! Don't ask me why, but this just made me laugh hysterically!! I think it was their reaction to the smell!
Hope you have a wonderful-smelling day!
Posted 12/10/2007 10:35:26 AM
I don't know why, but I found this morning's show of Curious George exceptionally hilarious!
George and the Man with the Yellow Hat go to the country, and George encounters a skunk which sprays him not once, not twice, but 3 times! Each time he takes a tomato bath. Then they return to the city and mistakenly bring the skunk back with them.
George tries to catch him, and eventually the entire elevator full of residents gets sprayed! Don't ask me why, but this just made me laugh hysterically!! I think it was their reaction to the smell!
Hope you have a wonderful-smelling day!
need male baby names
Posted 9/24/2007 11:18:09 AM
Good morning, and happy Monday to everyone here at Newblog!
Before I tell of my weekend (and I have some stories coming!!), I'd like some feedback on male baby names. My sister is 5 months pregnant and is totally undecided about a name for her boy. Some family names include Paul and George and John, but none of those are in contention! If you have any favorites, please share them.
Thanks!!!
Addendum: How about some unique/unusual names???
Posted 9/24/2007 11:18:09 AM
Good morning, and happy Monday to everyone here at Newblog!
Before I tell of my weekend (and I have some stories coming!!), I'd like some feedback on male baby names. My sister is 5 months pregnant and is totally undecided about a name for her boy. Some family names include Paul and George and John, but none of those are in contention! If you have any favorites, please share them.
Thanks!!!
Addendum: How about some unique/unusual names???
word search game... not for Niner fans!!
Posted 9/19/2007 5:15:50 PM
A friend of mine sent this to me, but the letters were highlighted. Since they aren't here, your hint is that it starts with N!!
U D M D K D L O P D W H E G S
P W H N D K T H N K S E D I W
K W E R I Y U I O P A S D F G
M N B V C N S E R T I O G D E
A S D L K J E M D E S N S D H
H J K G F Y D R K D S A O P W
M D S D E F D S S W S H E H X
M B C S W W E A S S W O B D D
B D S H H J S I H H U D H H D
O E W N H E O H E S C C W H O
P I U Y R D S H J G D D K D A
A C D D H D J H O H S H H ! D
Posted 9/19/2007 5:15:50 PM
A friend of mine sent this to me, but the letters were highlighted. Since they aren't here, your hint is that it starts with N!!
U D M D K D L O P D W H E G S
P W H N D K T H N K S E D I W
K W E R I Y U I O P A S D F G
M N B V C N S E R T I O G D E
A S D L K J E M D E S N S D H
H J K G F Y D R K D S A O P W
M D S D E F D S S W S H E H X
M B C S W W E A S S W O B D D
B D S H H J S I H H U D H H D
O E W N H E O H E S C C W H O
P I U Y R D S H J G D D K D A
A C D D H D J H O H S H H ! D
do you like your job?
Posted 9/18/2007 2:46:18 PM
This is some real interesting stuff. A good friend of mine describes his job as such:
I work at the largest surface coal mining operation in North America, and I run the largest, most powerful heavy equipment on the face of the planet. It took em 7 years back in the day to dig the Panama Canal. With the stuff we have, and our rate of production, it would take us 9 months. I run the biggest 4 wheeler on the planet. The tires are 14 ft. tall, and I load the equivalent of 2.5 fully loaded space shuttles in in about 3 minutes. The Discovery Channel comes to our mine about twice a year to film footage for TV. I've been doing it for 15 years, and I am still in awe of what goes on, and what I do. Coal Mining might sound like it's just for hillbillies or rednecks, but It's TOTALLY state of the art. EVERY machine out there runs on windows and has a GPS system in it. If yer head ain't on a swivel looking out for yourself and yer fellow workers, someone's gonna get hurt, or sumpin's gonna get wrecked.
He's sent me some pictures and video clips of these machines, and let me tell you, they are unbelievably HUGE! If you can ever catch it on Discovery, it's worth watching!
Posted 9/18/2007 2:46:18 PM
This is some real interesting stuff. A good friend of mine describes his job as such:
I work at the largest surface coal mining operation in North America, and I run the largest, most powerful heavy equipment on the face of the planet. It took em 7 years back in the day to dig the Panama Canal. With the stuff we have, and our rate of production, it would take us 9 months. I run the biggest 4 wheeler on the planet. The tires are 14 ft. tall, and I load the equivalent of 2.5 fully loaded space shuttles in in about 3 minutes. The Discovery Channel comes to our mine about twice a year to film footage for TV. I've been doing it for 15 years, and I am still in awe of what goes on, and what I do. Coal Mining might sound like it's just for hillbillies or rednecks, but It's TOTALLY state of the art. EVERY machine out there runs on windows and has a GPS system in it. If yer head ain't on a swivel looking out for yourself and yer fellow workers, someone's gonna get hurt, or sumpin's gonna get wrecked.
He's sent me some pictures and video clips of these machines, and let me tell you, they are unbelievably HUGE! If you can ever catch it on Discovery, it's worth watching!
smiling is infectious...
Posted 9/17/2007 4:18:27 PM
Smiling is infectious; you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too
I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin
When they smiled I realized I'd passed it on to them
I thought about that smile then I realized its worth
A single smile, just like mine could travel round the earth
So, if you feel a smile begin, dont leave it undetected
Lets start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!
Posted 9/17/2007 4:18:27 PM
Smiling is infectious; you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too
I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin
When they smiled I realized I'd passed it on to them
I thought about that smile then I realized its worth
A single smile, just like mine could travel round the earth
So, if you feel a smile begin, dont leave it undetected
Lets start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!
how to post a link
Posted 9/17/2007 1:05:41 PM
Can anyone tell me how to post a link to a website on the left-side column?
Thanks!
Posted 9/17/2007 1:05:41 PM
Can anyone tell me how to post a link to a website on the left-side column?
Thanks!
fish update
Posted 9/17/2007 12:16:00 PM
The poor little poopers suffered for 2 days without food in a giant martini glass. And ya know what? Lil fks survived!
I told my boys we'd get them a proper fish tank with filter etc at the pet store, and they were so stinkin excited. I only wanted a really small one (ya know, little $$ investment in case they die too quickly). We got one yesterday that's 1.5 gallons. Of course, I got suckered into buying 5 more brilliantly beautiful tiny fish for it too! Guppies and tetra min. So now what to do with the "old" fish? Well, I brounght them back to my neighbor and told her to dump them in the creek! (Turns out her Mom wanted to keep them.)
Water filtered through the night, and after daycare we will introduce the fish to their new home!
One sidenote, and this is really cute. After the tank was set up on a small coffee table near the front door, Kyle asked me if I had any work to do. I looked at him kinda puzzled and said, sure, I always have work to do. So he replied, extremely seriously, so do I. He then proceeds to pull up a chair to the table with the tank, unfolds the brochure that came with the tank, rests his head in both hands with elbows on the table, and studies the brochure!!!
Posted 9/17/2007 12:16:00 PM
The poor little poopers suffered for 2 days without food in a giant martini glass. And ya know what? Lil fks survived!
I told my boys we'd get them a proper fish tank with filter etc at the pet store, and they were so stinkin excited. I only wanted a really small one (ya know, little $$ investment in case they die too quickly). We got one yesterday that's 1.5 gallons. Of course, I got suckered into buying 5 more brilliantly beautiful tiny fish for it too! Guppies and tetra min. So now what to do with the "old" fish? Well, I brounght them back to my neighbor and told her to dump them in the creek! (Turns out her Mom wanted to keep them.)
Water filtered through the night, and after daycare we will introduce the fish to their new home!
One sidenote, and this is really cute. After the tank was set up on a small coffee table near the front door, Kyle asked me if I had any work to do. I looked at him kinda puzzled and said, sure, I always have work to do. So he replied, extremely seriously, so do I. He then proceeds to pull up a chair to the table with the tank, unfolds the brochure that came with the tank, rests his head in both hands with elbows on the table, and studies the brochure!!!
up way too late
Posted 9/16/2007 2:39:30 AM
Nobody is online at this hour, and it's not even that late. That tells me most of you are on the East coast. I'm bored, just as every Sat night.
"Should I stay or should I go?"
Posted 9/16/2007 2:39:30 AM
Nobody is online at this hour, and it's not even that late. That tells me most of you are on the East coast. I'm bored, just as every Sat night.
"Should I stay or should I go?"
I'm a mother of... quintuplets???
Posted 9/15/2007 1:44:23 PM
Yes, overnight I became a mother of quintuplets. And this is on top of twins. Damn, I am fertile!
Bet you didn't even know I was pregnant!
My neighbor, who's 10, told me about a baggie with 5 goldfish in it which had been sitting out in the sun all day yesterday by the garbage dumpster. Looked like they were abandomed. I just can't let life perish like that, so I took them in. I don't have anything that resembles a round fish bowl, so I put them in my fruit bowl. Funny how they all stay at the bottom!
I have no idea what to do with them. I don't want to keep them... do you think a pet store would take them? I doubt it. A jackass of a friend of mine said to flush them down the toilet, but I just can't.
Any suggestions?
Posted 9/15/2007 1:44:23 PM
Yes, overnight I became a mother of quintuplets. And this is on top of twins. Damn, I am fertile!
Bet you didn't even know I was pregnant!
My neighbor, who's 10, told me about a baggie with 5 goldfish in it which had been sitting out in the sun all day yesterday by the garbage dumpster. Looked like they were abandomed. I just can't let life perish like that, so I took them in. I don't have anything that resembles a round fish bowl, so I put them in my fruit bowl. Funny how they all stay at the bottom!
I have no idea what to do with them. I don't want to keep them... do you think a pet store would take them? I doubt it. A jackass of a friend of mine said to flush them down the toilet, but I just can't.
Any suggestions?
a good night
Posted 9/14/2007 4:45:53 AM
Nothing special happened tonight, but then again, nothing bad happened either. Good sign? Except I'm up way too late.
Well, my mother's b'day is today and she's going camping. That's good. They have a small RV which they never use, so this is good for them to get away from paradise. But they are also moving away from paradise. Sold their mansion in Tahoe and are moving to Reno, much like the rest of the country. Much better value, fair climate, booming industry. Good for them. I read today that Reno (NV) is one of the top 5 most favorable places to live in the US. Whatever! I looked there, and I prefer Cali for many reasons!
If you could move to anywhere in the US, where would you move to? So far, I'm loving Sac... plus Mr Wonderful lives here!!!
Posted 9/14/2007 4:45:53 AM
Nothing special happened tonight, but then again, nothing bad happened either. Good sign? Except I'm up way too late.
Well, my mother's b'day is today and she's going camping. That's good. They have a small RV which they never use, so this is good for them to get away from paradise. But they are also moving away from paradise. Sold their mansion in Tahoe and are moving to Reno, much like the rest of the country. Much better value, fair climate, booming industry. Good for them. I read today that Reno (NV) is one of the top 5 most favorable places to live in the US. Whatever! I looked there, and I prefer Cali for many reasons!
If you could move to anywhere in the US, where would you move to? So far, I'm loving Sac... plus Mr Wonderful lives here!!!
my boy Kyle (or Mr Rojo)
Posted 9/13/2007 11:50:41 PM
Today was good. My Rojo had a PT and OT evaluation to determine if he needs "special ed," and they will definitley recommend PT. What? Not what I expected. He has no fingers on his left hand, but he is so well adapted that they are not concerned about it!! Nice to know.
Instead, they want to work on his legs/ankles/feet, which are really tight. I think it's because he lost circulation in his whole left leg (and almost lost it) before losing it in his left hand (and losing his fingers). They were kind of overlooked, with everyone concentrating on his hand. But honestly, I don't think he needs much work. Just some stretching and reminding to walk flat-footed (instead of on tippy toes) and some ankle stretches. He will be fine, but I am not about to decline good old *free* California state-sponsored educational help.
His evaluator thought he did fantastic today with his hand without fingers, and had some things to say to Dad about his post-stroke disabilities! They should be doing therapy and balancing practice together!!
Kyle was excited about his "new school" today, which is a GREAT thing. I'm so proud of him doing so well. I know he'll prosper without 5 fingers, but every little bit of therapy counts, right?
Posted 9/13/2007 11:50:41 PM
Today was good. My Rojo had a PT and OT evaluation to determine if he needs "special ed," and they will definitley recommend PT. What? Not what I expected. He has no fingers on his left hand, but he is so well adapted that they are not concerned about it!! Nice to know.
Instead, they want to work on his legs/ankles/feet, which are really tight. I think it's because he lost circulation in his whole left leg (and almost lost it) before losing it in his left hand (and losing his fingers). They were kind of overlooked, with everyone concentrating on his hand. But honestly, I don't think he needs much work. Just some stretching and reminding to walk flat-footed (instead of on tippy toes) and some ankle stretches. He will be fine, but I am not about to decline good old *free* California state-sponsored educational help.
His evaluator thought he did fantastic today with his hand without fingers, and had some things to say to Dad about his post-stroke disabilities! They should be doing therapy and balancing practice together!!
Kyle was excited about his "new school" today, which is a GREAT thing. I'm so proud of him doing so well. I know he'll prosper without 5 fingers, but every little bit of therapy counts, right?
eating salad with a spoon
Posted 9/11/2007 6:09:49 PM
I went to a restaurant today for lunch. Well, it's more like a burger joint, but I ordered a salad. I'd never eaten there before and it was quaint, so I thought I'd give it a try.
When my salad was brought to me, there was a spoon and knife. I asked the cook if I could get a fork, and he looked at me with a nonapologetic look and said they're all out of forks. What? A restaurant with no forks? They could have told me that when I ordered; they could have ran out to buy some at a convenience store; or they could have bought some from a neighboring restaurant (God knows there are enough of them around!).
So I took it to go. We may be a nonprofit agency, but we have forks!
Posted 9/11/2007 6:09:49 PM
I went to a restaurant today for lunch. Well, it's more like a burger joint, but I ordered a salad. I'd never eaten there before and it was quaint, so I thought I'd give it a try.
When my salad was brought to me, there was a spoon and knife. I asked the cook if I could get a fork, and he looked at me with a nonapologetic look and said they're all out of forks. What? A restaurant with no forks? They could have told me that when I ordered; they could have ran out to buy some at a convenience store; or they could have bought some from a neighboring restaurant (God knows there are enough of them around!).
So I took it to go. We may be a nonprofit agency, but we have forks!
9/11
Posted 9/11/2007 11:26:49 AM
This day always saddens me. And sickens me. I remember it so vividly. I was working at Radio Shack then, and I was able to keep the tv on all day and watch with horror as the events unfolded. So many unnecessary deaths, so much unnecessary pain and suffering.
My prayers go out - not just today, but every day - to all those affected by that terrible day.
Posted 9/11/2007 11:26:49 AM
This day always saddens me. And sickens me. I remember it so vividly. I was working at Radio Shack then, and I was able to keep the tv on all day and watch with horror as the events unfolded. So many unnecessary deaths, so much unnecessary pain and suffering.
My prayers go out - not just today, but every day - to all those affected by that terrible day.
where is your beauty mark?
Posted 9/8/2007 11:38:23 PM
My body is in bad shape right now. I have a red lower back from the new tat, a sore left shoulder and knee from past injuries/surgery, a fat ankle from a severe bug bite, other bites on my right thigh and right forearm and right ankle (spiders? not sure).
So where's my beauty mark? Well,I might like it to be more exciting, but it's not. I can only think it's on my right ankle. No scars, tat for my boys, and pretty red toenails.
But what's up with the rest of my body? Call it age, and trying to get over my numerous bug bites.
But I still gotta wonder where yours is. One of my boys has it right above his groin. Some day, a woman will find that sexy, and it scares me. And my niece has one on the inside of her thigh. She's in trouble (thank God she's not my daughter).
So, where is yours?
Posted 9/8/2007 11:38:23 PM
My body is in bad shape right now. I have a red lower back from the new tat, a sore left shoulder and knee from past injuries/surgery, a fat ankle from a severe bug bite, other bites on my right thigh and right forearm and right ankle (spiders? not sure).
So where's my beauty mark? Well,I might like it to be more exciting, but it's not. I can only think it's on my right ankle. No scars, tat for my boys, and pretty red toenails.
But what's up with the rest of my body? Call it age, and trying to get over my numerous bug bites.
But I still gotta wonder where yours is. One of my boys has it right above his groin. Some day, a woman will find that sexy, and it scares me. And my niece has one on the inside of her thigh. She's in trouble (thank God she's not my daughter).
So, where is yours?
i'm so excited - i'm getting a new tat today!
Posted 9/7/2007 3:35:28 PM
My boss is letting me off early (probably for exceptional behavior!), and there is a tattoo parlour right around the corner - no wonder I love working downtown. Technically we are "Midtown," which kind of reminds me of Greenwich Village in NYC.
Anyway, I popped in to do check out their artwork and found one I really like. I met Chuck and he's making some modifications and hopefully I'll have a new tattoo by the end of the day! (God, my mom's gonna shit!)
Posted 9/7/2007 3:35:28 PM
My boss is letting me off early (probably for exceptional behavior!), and there is a tattoo parlour right around the corner - no wonder I love working downtown. Technically we are "Midtown," which kind of reminds me of Greenwich Village in NYC.
Anyway, I popped in to do check out their artwork and found one I really like. I met Chuck and he's making some modifications and hopefully I'll have a new tattoo by the end of the day! (God, my mom's gonna shit!)
need a laugh? read on...
Posted 9/6/2007 1:02:22 PM
I've posted this before, but it's always good for a belly laugh. If you're having a bad day, or need little lift, read on! Warning: if you're at work, be prepared to laugh out loud!!
You might be a redneck if...
Your Christmas tree is still up in February.
You've ever been arrested for loitering.
You think that potted meat on a saltine is an hors d'ouvre.
There is a stuffed possum anywhere in your house.
You hammer bottle caps into the frame of your front door to make it look nice.
You've ever shot anyone for looking at you.
You own a homemade fur coat.
Your wife can climb a tree faster than your cat.
Your momma has "ammo" on her Christmas list.
You've totaled every car you've ever owned.
Your front porch collapses and kills more than three dogs.
Your coffee table used to be a telephone cable spool.
You keep a can of Raid on the kitchen table.
You've ever used a toilet seat as a picture frame.
Your home has more miles on it than your car.
There are more than five McDonald's bags currently on the floorboard of your car.
Any of your kids were conceived in a car wash.
Your momma has ever been involved in a cuss fight with the principal.
You think a subdivision is part of a math problem.
You've ever bathed with flea and tick soap.
Your wheelbarrow breaks and it takes four relatives to figure out how to fix it.
You stand under the mistletoe at Christmas and wait for Granny and cousin Sue-Ellen to walk by.
Your family tree does not fork.
Your soap on a rope doubles as an air freshener.
The antenna on your truck is a danger to low flying airplanes.
You go to the family reunion to pick up women.
None of your shirts cover your stomach.
You use the term `over yonder' more than once a month.
Your mother keeps a spit cup on the ironing board.
You've ever worn a tube top to a wedding.
Bikers back down from your momma.
You've ever stolen clothes from a scarecrow.
You've ever shot a deer from inside your house.
The first words out of your mouth every time you see friends are "Howdy!", "HEY!" or "How Y'all Doin'?" (If they respond with the same... they're a redneck too!)
You've ever stolen toilet paper from a public restroom.
You prefer car keys to Q-tips.
Your Christmas cards have a copy of your butt included.
People are scared to touch your wife's bathrobe.
Your father encourages you to quit school because Larry has an opening on the lube rack.
You've ever been too drunk to fish.
You've ever bought a used cap.
Your momma tore her best dress coon hunting.
You have a rag for a gas cap (on a car that does run)
Your idea of a seven course meal is a bucket of KFC and a sixpack.
You've ever spray painted your girlfriend's name on an overpass.
Someone asks to see your ID and you show them your belt buckle.
The directions to your house include "turn off the paved road".
Your dog and your wallet are both on chains.
Your dog can't watch you eat without gagging.
Your dad walks you to school because you are both in the same grade.
Your wife has a beer belly and you find it attractive.
You have been fired from a construction job because of your appearance. (Is that a bad mental image or what?)
You have flowers planted in a bathroom appliance in your front yard.
Your wife weighs more then your refrigerator.
You can spit without opening your mouth.
You think a Volvo is part of a woman's anatomy.
Posted 9/6/2007 1:02:22 PM
I've posted this before, but it's always good for a belly laugh. If you're having a bad day, or need little lift, read on! Warning: if you're at work, be prepared to laugh out loud!!
You might be a redneck if...
Your Christmas tree is still up in February.
You've ever been arrested for loitering.
You think that potted meat on a saltine is an hors d'ouvre.
There is a stuffed possum anywhere in your house.
You hammer bottle caps into the frame of your front door to make it look nice.
You've ever shot anyone for looking at you.
You own a homemade fur coat.
Your wife can climb a tree faster than your cat.
Your momma has "ammo" on her Christmas list.
You've totaled every car you've ever owned.
Your front porch collapses and kills more than three dogs.
Your coffee table used to be a telephone cable spool.
You keep a can of Raid on the kitchen table.
You've ever used a toilet seat as a picture frame.
Your home has more miles on it than your car.
There are more than five McDonald's bags currently on the floorboard of your car.
Any of your kids were conceived in a car wash.
Your momma has ever been involved in a cuss fight with the principal.
You think a subdivision is part of a math problem.
You've ever bathed with flea and tick soap.
Your wheelbarrow breaks and it takes four relatives to figure out how to fix it.
You stand under the mistletoe at Christmas and wait for Granny and cousin Sue-Ellen to walk by.
Your family tree does not fork.
Your soap on a rope doubles as an air freshener.
The antenna on your truck is a danger to low flying airplanes.
You go to the family reunion to pick up women.
None of your shirts cover your stomach.
You use the term `over yonder' more than once a month.
Your mother keeps a spit cup on the ironing board.
You've ever worn a tube top to a wedding.
Bikers back down from your momma.
You've ever stolen clothes from a scarecrow.
You've ever shot a deer from inside your house.
The first words out of your mouth every time you see friends are "Howdy!", "HEY!" or "How Y'all Doin'?" (If they respond with the same... they're a redneck too!)
You've ever stolen toilet paper from a public restroom.
You prefer car keys to Q-tips.
Your Christmas cards have a copy of your butt included.
People are scared to touch your wife's bathrobe.
Your father encourages you to quit school because Larry has an opening on the lube rack.
You've ever been too drunk to fish.
You've ever bought a used cap.
Your momma tore her best dress coon hunting.
You have a rag for a gas cap (on a car that does run)
Your idea of a seven course meal is a bucket of KFC and a sixpack.
You've ever spray painted your girlfriend's name on an overpass.
Someone asks to see your ID and you show them your belt buckle.
The directions to your house include "turn off the paved road".
Your dog and your wallet are both on chains.
Your dog can't watch you eat without gagging.
Your dad walks you to school because you are both in the same grade.
Your wife has a beer belly and you find it attractive.
You have been fired from a construction job because of your appearance. (Is that a bad mental image or what?)
You have flowers planted in a bathroom appliance in your front yard.
Your wife weighs more then your refrigerator.
You can spit without opening your mouth.
You think a Volvo is part of a woman's anatomy.
this n that
Posted 9/4/2007 6:37:36 PM
We had a very good weekend. However, between starting a new job and the aweful chair I have and throwing the boys in the pool, my back is killing me! Fortunately, I work just above a chiropractor. Unfortunately, I don't have any medical insurance. Always something...
I had a new acquaintenance take me for a bike ride yesterday. I know, cheap thrills, but I've never gone that fast on a bike before - the wind untied my shoelaces! Half way through the ride I realized my shirt was up to my brastrap in the back, and I must have been quite a spectacle on the freeway!
It's my ex's birthday today - Happy Birthday Jeff! Tomorrow would have been our 14-year anniversary. I'm sure we'll both fondly remember that day.
So are you ready for some football? I'm excited. Who's your team? I still have the black and orange lingerie just in case... Perhaps I should pick another team. Will the Raiders be any good? They have a new coach and Daunte Culpepper, but I won't hold my breath! I still like Chicago and San Diego. Time will tell...
Posted 9/4/2007 6:37:36 PM
We had a very good weekend. However, between starting a new job and the aweful chair I have and throwing the boys in the pool, my back is killing me! Fortunately, I work just above a chiropractor. Unfortunately, I don't have any medical insurance. Always something...
I had a new acquaintenance take me for a bike ride yesterday. I know, cheap thrills, but I've never gone that fast on a bike before - the wind untied my shoelaces! Half way through the ride I realized my shirt was up to my brastrap in the back, and I must have been quite a spectacle on the freeway!
It's my ex's birthday today - Happy Birthday Jeff! Tomorrow would have been our 14-year anniversary. I'm sure we'll both fondly remember that day.
So are you ready for some football? I'm excited. Who's your team? I still have the black and orange lingerie just in case... Perhaps I should pick another team. Will the Raiders be any good? They have a new coach and Daunte Culpepper, but I won't hold my breath! I still like Chicago and San Diego. Time will tell...
today was a good day
Posted 9/2/2007 1:25:01 AM
Today was nothing special. The boys' dad came over and we swam in the pool for a long time (it was at least 100 degrees). The boys have come a long way in swimming. Before moving to Sac, they knew nothing about the water - it was too cold to swim in Truckee. But here, with 100 degree temps, we are in the pool all the time. They wear a swim vest and love to paddle around the pool. Today they made two huge steps.
First, they let me take off their vests and clung to the side of the pool. I got them to try swimmng a little, which is a huge accomplishment. Second, they let me and Dad throw them in the air so that when the landed they totall dunked their heads. This is not so surprising for Kyle, but for Garrett it was a huge step. He hates his head/face getting wet. Always has. I think it's cuz he had ear infections when he was little. But he let us dunk him, and laughed about it. They are progressing so well. And they are little brown boys, even the redhead.
Tonight was uneventful, like most of my Saturday nights (damn, that's sorry, huh?). But the boys enjoyed seeing our dog, which is new. They never really appreciated her when they lived with her, so it's nice to see them affectionate with her. She's getting old, and may not be around too much longer. I'm glad they love her as much as I do. She will be desperately missed.
Did you watch any sports today? Cal won their football game. In fact, they kicked the shit out of Tennessee. And with Michigan losing to (of all teams) Appalacian State, Cal may move up the ranks. Don't worry, I never keep my hopes too high - Cal always has a way of fucking up at the end of the season!
Unfortunately the A's lost, so I'm convinced they will go nowhere this year. Oh well, I gotta remain a fan. They are my team.
Nothing planned for Sun or Mon. Probably just swim and stay close at home.
God, I have to get a life!
Posted 9/2/2007 1:25:01 AM
Today was nothing special. The boys' dad came over and we swam in the pool for a long time (it was at least 100 degrees). The boys have come a long way in swimming. Before moving to Sac, they knew nothing about the water - it was too cold to swim in Truckee. But here, with 100 degree temps, we are in the pool all the time. They wear a swim vest and love to paddle around the pool. Today they made two huge steps.
First, they let me take off their vests and clung to the side of the pool. I got them to try swimmng a little, which is a huge accomplishment. Second, they let me and Dad throw them in the air so that when the landed they totall dunked their heads. This is not so surprising for Kyle, but for Garrett it was a huge step. He hates his head/face getting wet. Always has. I think it's cuz he had ear infections when he was little. But he let us dunk him, and laughed about it. They are progressing so well. And they are little brown boys, even the redhead.
Tonight was uneventful, like most of my Saturday nights (damn, that's sorry, huh?). But the boys enjoyed seeing our dog, which is new. They never really appreciated her when they lived with her, so it's nice to see them affectionate with her. She's getting old, and may not be around too much longer. I'm glad they love her as much as I do. She will be desperately missed.
Did you watch any sports today? Cal won their football game. In fact, they kicked the shit out of Tennessee. And with Michigan losing to (of all teams) Appalacian State, Cal may move up the ranks. Don't worry, I never keep my hopes too high - Cal always has a way of fucking up at the end of the season!
Unfortunately the A's lost, so I'm convinced they will go nowhere this year. Oh well, I gotta remain a fan. They are my team.
Nothing planned for Sun or Mon. Probably just swim and stay close at home.
God, I have to get a life!
love my new job!
Posted 8/28/2007 11:07:25 PM
Funny how things come around full circle. When I was at school in Berkeley, they had a new major titled Political Economy of Industrial Relations, or PEIS. This was the closest thing they had to International Relations. I know, I know, leave it to Cal to be different. The major focus was on economics, politics, geography, but it also interchanged courses with theories of Developing Nations. I loved both kinds of classes alike, and was only two classes shy of having a minor in geography. All this stuff fascinated me to no end.
I worked a little in international business, but nothing really ever came of it. Then this job at Heifer International falls into my lap out of nowhere and it's perfect for me! I've always wanted to work for a nonprofit agency, with foreign nations, and do something to better the world. Heifer Int'l's mission is to end world hunger and care for the earth. Now that's a cause I can really get behind!
Well, just check out the website for yourself. And if you like the idea, consider donating on someone's behalf this Christmas instead of buying another tie or pair of sox for your aunt and uncle. Even a chicken can make a difference for a whole family. And one concept I especially like is that this empowerment and education directly affects the world population in that is DECREASES the need to have so many children to rely upon for help in raising a family. This, in effect, means that education equals natural birth control!
So you can see I'm totally on board with this idea. Maybe I am returning to my roots, liberal and green, or perhaps I've just been away for too long. I feel like I've found a home. And this is the perfect time for me to throw myself into work, since my love life is just one disaster another.
Oh, almost forgot to mention, the work atmosphere is excellent too! Downtown Sac, yet casual and just outside the Capitol along a cute little busy street with lots of trendy cafe's and restaurants (and mostly full of men, I just happened to notice!). The commute sucks, but I can live with it! I think I'm gonna really like it here.
Posted 8/28/2007 11:07:25 PM
Funny how things come around full circle. When I was at school in Berkeley, they had a new major titled Political Economy of Industrial Relations, or PEIS. This was the closest thing they had to International Relations. I know, I know, leave it to Cal to be different. The major focus was on economics, politics, geography, but it also interchanged courses with theories of Developing Nations. I loved both kinds of classes alike, and was only two classes shy of having a minor in geography. All this stuff fascinated me to no end.
I worked a little in international business, but nothing really ever came of it. Then this job at Heifer International falls into my lap out of nowhere and it's perfect for me! I've always wanted to work for a nonprofit agency, with foreign nations, and do something to better the world. Heifer Int'l's mission is to end world hunger and care for the earth. Now that's a cause I can really get behind!
Well, just check out the website for yourself. And if you like the idea, consider donating on someone's behalf this Christmas instead of buying another tie or pair of sox for your aunt and uncle. Even a chicken can make a difference for a whole family. And one concept I especially like is that this empowerment and education directly affects the world population in that is DECREASES the need to have so many children to rely upon for help in raising a family. This, in effect, means that education equals natural birth control!
So you can see I'm totally on board with this idea. Maybe I am returning to my roots, liberal and green, or perhaps I've just been away for too long. I feel like I've found a home. And this is the perfect time for me to throw myself into work, since my love life is just one disaster another.
Oh, almost forgot to mention, the work atmosphere is excellent too! Downtown Sac, yet casual and just outside the Capitol along a cute little busy street with lots of trendy cafe's and restaurants (and mostly full of men, I just happened to notice!). The commute sucks, but I can live with it! I think I'm gonna really like it here.
same old shit
Posted 8/28/2007 1:28:22 AM
Well, I did some walking on NB tonight, and it seems to be the same old shit going on. I liked PC's list of women hates, with which I agree. I don't mind that it's lonely. I don't come here for feedback, only to speak my mind and get some things off my chest. Writing is therapy, ya know?
I've been away cuz I've had relationships and work, and that's good for me. Keeps me busy, preoccupied. That way I don't blog so much (here or my other site) and again that's a good thing (keeps me out of trouble). But I do like to talk about it. Not that anyone cares, but because it's therapy for ME. I am what matters right now. The last few men in my life have been ultra selfish, and I just need to be myself and take care of my boys.
Who, by the way, are doing awesome. They are so smart, compared to other 4 year olds. And their vocabulary is excellent. Especially Garrett's. He will be a comedian, an actor, or a politician. The way he uses his hands to talk, and facial expressions... it's amazing. He astonishes everyone who meets him. And he's a natural-born leader. Makes all the kids follow him.
Kyle was fascinated when Steve changed the oil in his friend's car. I am sure he'll be a mechanic or an engineer. He has the brains to think things through, and even though he's lacking 5 fingers, he will persevere, I damn well know it. He has the brains, while Garrett has the gift of gab and the athletecism (brains from me, athletecism from his Dad). Either way, it will be interesting to see how they develop. I think their IQ is far above average, but shit... I'm a biased mother!!!
Now, about Steve. I can't help but wonder how he can be in love with me one week, sleep with me passionately, tell me to never stop being that way, and then decide to go back to his wife just because she says she still loves him. I mean, how could it all change so suddenly? How could he have me help him move out if he wasn't sure it was over? How could he say he would never go back, loved me, without knowing for sure how he felt? Such bullshit. At least I knew it when I left my husband. I knew it was over. Why couldn't he have been as sure? And why lead me on if he wasn't?
Fuckin men.
Posted 8/28/2007 1:28:22 AM
Well, I did some walking on NB tonight, and it seems to be the same old shit going on. I liked PC's list of women hates, with which I agree. I don't mind that it's lonely. I don't come here for feedback, only to speak my mind and get some things off my chest. Writing is therapy, ya know?
I've been away cuz I've had relationships and work, and that's good for me. Keeps me busy, preoccupied. That way I don't blog so much (here or my other site) and again that's a good thing (keeps me out of trouble). But I do like to talk about it. Not that anyone cares, but because it's therapy for ME. I am what matters right now. The last few men in my life have been ultra selfish, and I just need to be myself and take care of my boys.
Who, by the way, are doing awesome. They are so smart, compared to other 4 year olds. And their vocabulary is excellent. Especially Garrett's. He will be a comedian, an actor, or a politician. The way he uses his hands to talk, and facial expressions... it's amazing. He astonishes everyone who meets him. And he's a natural-born leader. Makes all the kids follow him.
Kyle was fascinated when Steve changed the oil in his friend's car. I am sure he'll be a mechanic or an engineer. He has the brains to think things through, and even though he's lacking 5 fingers, he will persevere, I damn well know it. He has the brains, while Garrett has the gift of gab and the athletecism (brains from me, athletecism from his Dad). Either way, it will be interesting to see how they develop. I think their IQ is far above average, but shit... I'm a biased mother!!!
Now, about Steve. I can't help but wonder how he can be in love with me one week, sleep with me passionately, tell me to never stop being that way, and then decide to go back to his wife just because she says she still loves him. I mean, how could it all change so suddenly? How could he have me help him move out if he wasn't sure it was over? How could he say he would never go back, loved me, without knowing for sure how he felt? Such bullshit. At least I knew it when I left my husband. I knew it was over. Why couldn't he have been as sure? And why lead me on if he wasn't?
Fuckin men.
call him Mr Rojo
Posted 8/28/2007 12:21:02 AM
We have been making some progress with the boys sleeping in their beds lately, but without any men around, I kinda let them come back to mine. It's comforting and I just love them to death. Plus, I never know when it will end.
So this am Garrett gets up and asks me where Mr Rojo is. He's 1/2 asleep and totally serious about it, which is so stinkin cute. I tell him Kyle's in my bed, and he finds him and is comforted. We call him that cuz of his red hair, but it must have "Mr" in front. Garrett we sometimes call Blondie, but Kyle is always Mr Rojo. I think he likes the nickname.
They are growing too damn fast. So tall, and saying words and memorizing songs I would never think they could. It's a wonderment. I absolutely love watching their progress. If you have children, I'm sure you understand. If you don't, just wait. It makes you appreciate life in a totally different sense.
See, not one bad word about Steve. I just gotta get over him. Oh, on a side note, I told him I would not talk with him cuz he "wants to be left alone," but tonight, me, the boys and my ex, water bombed him! I hope he appreciates how wonderful I am, cuz I'm still so stinkin in love with him, and this is a world of pain I'm going through. I just have to do it my way.
Posted 8/28/2007 12:21:02 AM
We have been making some progress with the boys sleeping in their beds lately, but without any men around, I kinda let them come back to mine. It's comforting and I just love them to death. Plus, I never know when it will end.
So this am Garrett gets up and asks me where Mr Rojo is. He's 1/2 asleep and totally serious about it, which is so stinkin cute. I tell him Kyle's in my bed, and he finds him and is comforted. We call him that cuz of his red hair, but it must have "Mr" in front. Garrett we sometimes call Blondie, but Kyle is always Mr Rojo. I think he likes the nickname.
They are growing too damn fast. So tall, and saying words and memorizing songs I would never think they could. It's a wonderment. I absolutely love watching their progress. If you have children, I'm sure you understand. If you don't, just wait. It makes you appreciate life in a totally different sense.
See, not one bad word about Steve. I just gotta get over him. Oh, on a side note, I told him I would not talk with him cuz he "wants to be left alone," but tonight, me, the boys and my ex, water bombed him! I hope he appreciates how wonderful I am, cuz I'm still so stinkin in love with him, and this is a world of pain I'm going through. I just have to do it my way.
so damn not fair
Posted 8/25/2007 12:20:20 PM
I’m not doing good today. Last night was not good either. After a night together and making love, he then refuses to call me (unlike every other day) and doesn’t return my calls. What the fuck is that all about? Unfortunately I think I know why. He has his daughter this weekend, and probably saw “her” yesterday when he picked up his daughter. And now his feelings are coming back. I just know it. I think I’m in for a world of hurt. I think ultimately he will go back to the comfortable life they had. And that’s what hurts the most. I know he loves me, but I can’t offer the whole package. I have kids who are younger, so he’d be taking a step back in child rearing. I can’t offer a house, garage, pool, seeing HIS DAUGHTER every day. He misses the life they built together… but does he miss her?
Is that what love is? Materialistic items don’t matter, they can be replaced. What matters the most is the person with whom he’ll spend the rest of his life. Who does he love? Or should I say, who does he love more? I believed him when he said he doesn’t want her. He looked me in the eye and swore that he would not go back. I didn’t even ask, it was his prompting. After one week of dating, we both knew we were in love. We knew it was a little hasty, but yet we both felt it. I have never felt like that before. It makes the pain of all this that much more excruciating.
So what changed? She said she still loves him. That’s it. Does that change everything? She’s still the same person. He said she cheated. She swore she didn’t. I don’t fucking understand. When I left my husband I made damn sure I knew I would not return. How can he be so damn selfish to play with another’s feelings like this?
It’s not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair. I’m gonna go find a hole to bury my head.
Posted 8/25/2007 12:20:20 PM
I’m not doing good today. Last night was not good either. After a night together and making love, he then refuses to call me (unlike every other day) and doesn’t return my calls. What the fuck is that all about? Unfortunately I think I know why. He has his daughter this weekend, and probably saw “her” yesterday when he picked up his daughter. And now his feelings are coming back. I just know it. I think I’m in for a world of hurt. I think ultimately he will go back to the comfortable life they had. And that’s what hurts the most. I know he loves me, but I can’t offer the whole package. I have kids who are younger, so he’d be taking a step back in child rearing. I can’t offer a house, garage, pool, seeing HIS DAUGHTER every day. He misses the life they built together… but does he miss her?
Is that what love is? Materialistic items don’t matter, they can be replaced. What matters the most is the person with whom he’ll spend the rest of his life. Who does he love? Or should I say, who does he love more? I believed him when he said he doesn’t want her. He looked me in the eye and swore that he would not go back. I didn’t even ask, it was his prompting. After one week of dating, we both knew we were in love. We knew it was a little hasty, but yet we both felt it. I have never felt like that before. It makes the pain of all this that much more excruciating.
So what changed? She said she still loves him. That’s it. Does that change everything? She’s still the same person. He said she cheated. She swore she didn’t. I don’t fucking understand. When I left my husband I made damn sure I knew I would not return. How can he be so damn selfish to play with another’s feelings like this?
It’s not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair. I’m gonna go find a hole to bury my head.
good ol' Andy Rooney
Posted 8/24/2007 8:31:32 PM
I didn't see this show, but my sister forwarded this to me. I totally agree with Andy!!!
Andy Rooney said on '60 Minutes' a few weeks back:
I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers.
The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television, and Miss Black America.
Try to have things like the United Caucasian College Fund, Cloud Magazine, White Entertainment Television, or Miss White America; and see what happens... Jesse Jackson will be knocking down your door.
Guns do not make you a killer. I think killing makes you a killer. You can kill someone with a baseball bat or a car, but no one is trying to ban you from driving to the ball game.
I believe they are called the Boy Scouts for a reason; that is why there are no girls allowed. Girls belong in the Girl Scouts!
ARE YOU LISTENING MARTHA BURKE?
I think that if you feel homosexuality is wrong, it is not a phobia, it is an opinion.
I have the right 'NOT' to be tolerant of others because they are different, weird, or tick me off.
When 70% of the people who get arrested are black, in cities where 70% of the population is black, that is not racial profiling; it is the Law of Probability.
I believe that if you are selling me a milkshake, a pack of cigarettes, a newspaper or a hotel room, you must do it in English! As a matter of fact, if you want to be an American citizen, you should have to speak English!
My father and grandfather didn't die in vain so you can leave the countries you were born in to come over and disrespect ours.
I think the police should have every right to shoot your sorry ass if you threaten them after they tell you to stop. If you can't understand the word 'freeze' or 'stop' in English, see the above lines.
I don't think just because you were not born in this country, you are qualified for any special loan programs, government sponsored bank loans or tax breaks, etc., so you can open a hotel, coffee shop, trinket store, or any other business.
We did not go to the aid of certain foreign countries and risk our lives in wars to defend their freedoms, so that decades later they could come over here and tell us our constitution is a living document; and open to their interpretations.
I don't hate the rich I don't pity the poor.
I know pro wrestling is fake, but so are movies and television.
That doesn't stop you from watching them.
I think Bill Gates has every right to keep every penny he made and continue to make more. If it ticks you off, go and invent the next operating system that's better, and put your name on the building.
It doesn't take a whole village to raise a child right, but it does take a parent to stand up to the kid; and smack their little behinds when necessary, and say 'NO!'
I think tattoos and piercing are fine if you want them, but please don't pretend they are a political statement. And, please, stay home until that new lip ring heals. I don't want to look at your ugly infected mouth as you serve me French fries!
I am sick of 'Political Correctness.' I know a lot of black people, and not a single one of them was born in Africa ; so how can they be 'African-Americans'? Besides, Africa is a continent. I don't go around saying I am a European-American because my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather was from Europe . I am proud to be from America and nowhere else.
And if you don't like my point of view, tough...
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! AMEN!
Posted 8/24/2007 8:31:32 PM
I didn't see this show, but my sister forwarded this to me. I totally agree with Andy!!!
Andy Rooney said on '60 Minutes' a few weeks back:
I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers.
The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television, and Miss Black America.
Try to have things like the United Caucasian College Fund, Cloud Magazine, White Entertainment Television, or Miss White America; and see what happens... Jesse Jackson will be knocking down your door.
Guns do not make you a killer. I think killing makes you a killer. You can kill someone with a baseball bat or a car, but no one is trying to ban you from driving to the ball game.
I believe they are called the Boy Scouts for a reason; that is why there are no girls allowed. Girls belong in the Girl Scouts!
ARE YOU LISTENING MARTHA BURKE?
I think that if you feel homosexuality is wrong, it is not a phobia, it is an opinion.
I have the right 'NOT' to be tolerant of others because they are different, weird, or tick me off.
When 70% of the people who get arrested are black, in cities where 70% of the population is black, that is not racial profiling; it is the Law of Probability.
I believe that if you are selling me a milkshake, a pack of cigarettes, a newspaper or a hotel room, you must do it in English! As a matter of fact, if you want to be an American citizen, you should have to speak English!
My father and grandfather didn't die in vain so you can leave the countries you were born in to come over and disrespect ours.
I think the police should have every right to shoot your sorry ass if you threaten them after they tell you to stop. If you can't understand the word 'freeze' or 'stop' in English, see the above lines.
I don't think just because you were not born in this country, you are qualified for any special loan programs, government sponsored bank loans or tax breaks, etc., so you can open a hotel, coffee shop, trinket store, or any other business.
We did not go to the aid of certain foreign countries and risk our lives in wars to defend their freedoms, so that decades later they could come over here and tell us our constitution is a living document; and open to their interpretations.
I don't hate the rich I don't pity the poor.
I know pro wrestling is fake, but so are movies and television.
That doesn't stop you from watching them.
I think Bill Gates has every right to keep every penny he made and continue to make more. If it ticks you off, go and invent the next operating system that's better, and put your name on the building.
It doesn't take a whole village to raise a child right, but it does take a parent to stand up to the kid; and smack their little behinds when necessary, and say 'NO!'
I think tattoos and piercing are fine if you want them, but please don't pretend they are a political statement. And, please, stay home until that new lip ring heals. I don't want to look at your ugly infected mouth as you serve me French fries!
I am sick of 'Political Correctness.' I know a lot of black people, and not a single one of them was born in Africa ; so how can they be 'African-Americans'? Besides, Africa is a continent. I don't go around saying I am a European-American because my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather was from Europe . I am proud to be from America and nowhere else.
And if you don't like my point of view, tough...
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! AMEN!
move along
Posted 8/24/2007 12:33:05 PM
I've posted this before, but it just seems so applicable to my life:
"When all you gotta keep is strong, move along, move along, like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone, move along, move along, just to make it through move along
When everything is wrong, we move along."
~All American Rejects
Love those guys!
Well, that said, I have moved along. My personal life is a mess. Still waiting for Mr Wonderful to make his decision, but I'm hopeful. Am I setting myself up for disappointment? We spent last night together. It was heaven waking up in his arms.
But my professional life is something different. I finally landed a great job. And it's a feel-good job to boot! I start working Tues for an international humanitarian organization in downtown Sac. I'm so ecstatic! Shit, it only took 7 months. I guess patiences does pay off!
Posted 8/24/2007 12:33:05 PM
I've posted this before, but it just seems so applicable to my life:
"When all you gotta keep is strong, move along, move along, like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone, move along, move along, just to make it through move along
When everything is wrong, we move along."
~All American Rejects
Love those guys!
Well, that said, I have moved along. My personal life is a mess. Still waiting for Mr Wonderful to make his decision, but I'm hopeful. Am I setting myself up for disappointment? We spent last night together. It was heaven waking up in his arms.
But my professional life is something different. I finally landed a great job. And it's a feel-good job to boot! I start working Tues for an international humanitarian organization in downtown Sac. I'm so ecstatic! Shit, it only took 7 months. I guess patiences does pay off!
patience sucks
Posted 8/23/2007 1:46:42 AM
Well, here I sit and wait for him to make a decision. What other choice do I have? I'm madly in love with him, so this is driving me absolutely crazy.
To add fuel to the fire, he has asked me over the last few nights and... the sucker in me said yes, every time, no hesitation. And what's worse, he didn't want any physical contact at first, but now that has all changed. Tonight he wanted to make love, and I said no. But tomorrow night I might not be so strong - we are both without kids. And let me tell you, I NEVER don't have the kids. I know I will cave. I am so crazy in love, how could I do otherwise?
But I want to be realistic. Although we talk every day, he tells me he talks to her every day too. But do you think he's as intimate with her as he is with me? I doubt it. But than may mean nothing. I won't get my hopes too high. But again, I can't say no.
So, comments welcome. I know you will criticize me, but that's ok. I know you will tell me I'm a crazy fool, but this is LOVE. What else can I do?
OK, comment away!!!
Posted 8/23/2007 1:46:42 AM
Well, here I sit and wait for him to make a decision. What other choice do I have? I'm madly in love with him, so this is driving me absolutely crazy.
To add fuel to the fire, he has asked me over the last few nights and... the sucker in me said yes, every time, no hesitation. And what's worse, he didn't want any physical contact at first, but now that has all changed. Tonight he wanted to make love, and I said no. But tomorrow night I might not be so strong - we are both without kids. And let me tell you, I NEVER don't have the kids. I know I will cave. I am so crazy in love, how could I do otherwise?
But I want to be realistic. Although we talk every day, he tells me he talks to her every day too. But do you think he's as intimate with her as he is with me? I doubt it. But than may mean nothing. I won't get my hopes too high. But again, I can't say no.
So, comments welcome. I know you will criticize me, but that's ok. I know you will tell me I'm a crazy fool, but this is LOVE. What else can I do?
OK, comment away!!!
patience morphs into anger
Posted 8/21/2007 1:03:21 PM
Yes, there is *profanity*, so if that offends you, don't read.
This is my vent. Well, I've talked to my ex about it, and my best friend, but I still feel like no one understands. How can such a good feeling hurt so badly? I've never been heart-broken, but I do expect it from this one.
I had an interview this morning. All went well, so I think, but it will probably end up the same as all the others: "Your resume is impressive, and you interviewed well, but we chose someone else." Mother fuckers. On my way home I broke down. Deep sobs. I thought I was going to drive off the road. I realized that I did not want to be that person who breaks up a family. I know it takes two, but how could I live with myself if he always had doubts about leaving her? I would forever wonder if he still loves her.
But then the other half tells me that I'm not the one who started it. I didn't proclaim love first. He asked me out, sought me out, after a chance meeting. He told me that I treated him like his wife never did. She doesn't even like football (he's banished to the garage to watch) and has never even been to one of his softball games, whereas I have not missed one (except last night) since we began dating. The love is definitely there, the sex is powerful... I just don't get it. How can he pull an about-face like this?
I did something stupid last night. I know I shouldn't have, but I did. I wrote him a letter. It wasn't bad... shit, I must have read it 100 times before I had the nerve to leave it on his doorstep. It said that I love him, and fear he will break my heart and I'll lose him. No anger. More patience and understanding than he deserves.
But that is quickly becoming anger and frustration. He said he wants to leave, just up and go to Ohio. I told him that will not solve anything, and will only hurt more people. If he leaves, I don't think I'll ever see him again. But he wants to run away. I know he feels like shit, and he knows how much he has hurt me. He needs to take responsibility and decide. I can't and won't wait forever. Yet I'm pretty sure I know what his decision will be.
God, I want to kick and scream and run my fist into the wall and break every piece of glass in here. I want to throw his flowers in his face. But all I can do is cry from a broken heart. And somehow still love him.
God, please make me strong.
Posted 8/21/2007 1:03:21 PM
Yes, there is *profanity*, so if that offends you, don't read.
This is my vent. Well, I've talked to my ex about it, and my best friend, but I still feel like no one understands. How can such a good feeling hurt so badly? I've never been heart-broken, but I do expect it from this one.
I had an interview this morning. All went well, so I think, but it will probably end up the same as all the others: "Your resume is impressive, and you interviewed well, but we chose someone else." Mother fuckers. On my way home I broke down. Deep sobs. I thought I was going to drive off the road. I realized that I did not want to be that person who breaks up a family. I know it takes two, but how could I live with myself if he always had doubts about leaving her? I would forever wonder if he still loves her.
But then the other half tells me that I'm not the one who started it. I didn't proclaim love first. He asked me out, sought me out, after a chance meeting. He told me that I treated him like his wife never did. She doesn't even like football (he's banished to the garage to watch) and has never even been to one of his softball games, whereas I have not missed one (except last night) since we began dating. The love is definitely there, the sex is powerful... I just don't get it. How can he pull an about-face like this?
I did something stupid last night. I know I shouldn't have, but I did. I wrote him a letter. It wasn't bad... shit, I must have read it 100 times before I had the nerve to leave it on his doorstep. It said that I love him, and fear he will break my heart and I'll lose him. No anger. More patience and understanding than he deserves.
But that is quickly becoming anger and frustration. He said he wants to leave, just up and go to Ohio. I told him that will not solve anything, and will only hurt more people. If he leaves, I don't think I'll ever see him again. But he wants to run away. I know he feels like shit, and he knows how much he has hurt me. He needs to take responsibility and decide. I can't and won't wait forever. Yet I'm pretty sure I know what his decision will be.
God, I want to kick and scream and run my fist into the wall and break every piece of glass in here. I want to throw his flowers in his face. But all I can do is cry from a broken heart. And somehow still love him.
God, please make me strong.
new person in my life
Posted 8/13/2007 4:45:12 PM
I'm extremely happy right now. BUT, jobless once again!
Do you want an explanation?
Posted 8/13/2007 4:45:12 PM
I'm extremely happy right now. BUT, jobless once again!
Do you want an explanation?
finally working, thank God
Posted 7/9/2007 10:12:53 PM
I'm finally working, which is a good thing cuz it keeps me off of NB during the day. Plus I make more money than UE pays! Unfortunately, it's only for another 4 weeks. But it's ok, I like the work and I'm hoping something more will develop out of it.
So today I was copying and binding reports, and outside the window was a duck and her two ducklings. They were looking in the window of our break room (did they want coffee or tea?). The two little ones were sleeping on the ledge, and the mother just hung out there, standing around, doing nothing but protecting her little ones. I can relate, ya know? A couple hours later, they ventured out into the parking lot (there's a pond in the middle of our office building where they usually hang out), and I swear, before peeking out from between the cars, she looked both ways about 10 times! What a good mama!
While I was watching this duck family and trying not to nod off at the velo-machine, this woman pulls up in an old beat up BMW. I remember them being the fad back in the 80's, but still today? She was about my age and started to get out of her car and swap out her flip flops for some dress shoes, when she gets back into her car to look at herself in the rear view mirror. This was at about 9:30 or 10am. She starts rubbing her teeth. And she goes at it for about 10 minutes! I'm getting grossed out, cuz didn't she just brush her teeth recently? And who doesn't pack a toothbrush and floss for instances like this? And, for crying out loud, use the bathroom! And what the hell is on them that won't come off in 10 minutes of ferocious rubbing? She finally gets out and goes to work. I was so relieved! She was starting to scare me! Well, at least she kept me from falling asleep.
Our office is really nice, but they are doing major remodeling. The ceiling, floor, doors, etc, is all torn apart. This is good news for me, cuz I love watching "workermen!" Umm, where was I going with this? Apparently nowhere...
I can't remember, but when I went out to use the ladies room and I could smell clove cigarettes. Again, wasn't this just a fad in the 80's? Do people actually still smoke them? God, just the smell of them takes me way back...
Life's a trip, enjoy the ride!
Posted 7/9/2007 10:12:53 PM
I'm finally working, which is a good thing cuz it keeps me off of NB during the day. Plus I make more money than UE pays! Unfortunately, it's only for another 4 weeks. But it's ok, I like the work and I'm hoping something more will develop out of it.
So today I was copying and binding reports, and outside the window was a duck and her two ducklings. They were looking in the window of our break room (did they want coffee or tea?). The two little ones were sleeping on the ledge, and the mother just hung out there, standing around, doing nothing but protecting her little ones. I can relate, ya know? A couple hours later, they ventured out into the parking lot (there's a pond in the middle of our office building where they usually hang out), and I swear, before peeking out from between the cars, she looked both ways about 10 times! What a good mama!
While I was watching this duck family and trying not to nod off at the velo-machine, this woman pulls up in an old beat up BMW. I remember them being the fad back in the 80's, but still today? She was about my age and started to get out of her car and swap out her flip flops for some dress shoes, when she gets back into her car to look at herself in the rear view mirror. This was at about 9:30 or 10am. She starts rubbing her teeth. And she goes at it for about 10 minutes! I'm getting grossed out, cuz didn't she just brush her teeth recently? And who doesn't pack a toothbrush and floss for instances like this? And, for crying out loud, use the bathroom! And what the hell is on them that won't come off in 10 minutes of ferocious rubbing? She finally gets out and goes to work. I was so relieved! She was starting to scare me! Well, at least she kept me from falling asleep.
Our office is really nice, but they are doing major remodeling. The ceiling, floor, doors, etc, is all torn apart. This is good news for me, cuz I love watching "workermen!" Umm, where was I going with this? Apparently nowhere...
I can't remember, but when I went out to use the ladies room and I could smell clove cigarettes. Again, wasn't this just a fad in the 80's? Do people actually still smoke them? God, just the smell of them takes me way back...
Life's a trip, enjoy the ride!
I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, but...
Posted 7/8/2007 11:57:15 PM
Well, I'm sure his followers have already followed him to his new site, but I only discovered it today. And let me tell you, I'm shocked. I guess the shit never ends, even after you leave NB. I sure hope Scoots knows what's being said about him and NB.
Posted 7/8/2007 11:57:15 PM
Well, I'm sure his followers have already followed him to his new site, but I only discovered it today. And let me tell you, I'm shocked. I guess the shit never ends, even after you leave NB. I sure hope Scoots knows what's being said about him and NB.
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piper
1/10/2008 10:38:46 AM
Hey lady.....stopped by to check on you! Things are well here hope you and your boys are going well too!
SmokedSilly
1/8/2008 12:29:48 PM
looks like we are back to our normal sunshine...thank satan...i hate the rain.
piper
12/22/2007 12:41:46 AM
Thanks for thinking of me. The new job is going well. I wish you and your boys a Merry Christmas and look forward to chatting again next year! ((hugs))
bevie55
12/20/2007 2:52:30 PM
Merry Christmas! I have a catfish named Spike that I have in the aquarium for the winter. He is 10 inches long.
piper
12/17/2007 10:12:45 PM
Hey there lady! work is still good and everyone here is healthy at the moment, who could ask for more!:)
SmokedSilly
12/10/2007 3:42:37 PM
My birthday was the 4th...and it was pretty fun for it falling on a Tuesday. I'm working at the college again, but in a different department. All is alright for the time being.
SmokedSilly
12/10/2007 12:03:32 PM
What is going on....glad you finally bounced back on here.
imthelady
12/10/2007 9:34:43 AM
hey you!! been wondering where u have been....yeah dad's leaving has hit us hard but we r makin it through...
piper
12/8/2007 12:09:04 AM
Hey lady. Hope you and your boys are well. If I don't make it back before Christmas, have a good one!!!
SmokedSilly
11/16/2007 1:39:23 PM
Where are you? I hope you come back soon....
piper
10/26/2007 10:08:24 PM
Hey lady. Stopped by to check on you. Hope you and your boys are safe from the fires. You are in my prayers!
SmokedSilly
10/22/2007 5:36:04 PM
you've gone missing in action....You lost?
imthelady
10/20/2007 7:22:44 PM
hey girlfriend!! what's up? what's the 411?!! me and mel doing great!!
piper
10/19/2007 5:44:13 PM
Hey lady! Just stopped by to wish you and your boys a good weekend. Hope all is well with ya'll!
nickelpickel
10/11/2007 11:06:40 AM
Hey where have you been chica?
SmokedSilly
10/8/2007 2:09:59 PM
hey hey....looks like i am back now. I will probably be on daily...so i hope to see you soon...or hear from you that is.
piper
10/4/2007 7:15:12 PM
Stopped by to say hello! Hope you and you're boys are doing well...
wellwoods
9/28/2007 7:34:14 AM
piper
9/22/2007 12:38:59 AM
So pleased to see you are in such good spirits these days... drop by when you can
Tabaxion
9/20/2007 11:35:56 AM
Thank you for the add. Sorry it took so long. busy bee that I am, you know :)
1/10/2008 10:38:46 AM
Hey lady.....stopped by to check on you! Things are well here hope you and your boys are going well too!
SmokedSilly
1/8/2008 12:29:48 PM
looks like we are back to our normal sunshine...thank satan...i hate the rain.
piper
12/22/2007 12:41:46 AM
Thanks for thinking of me. The new job is going well. I wish you and your boys a Merry Christmas and look forward to chatting again next year! ((hugs))
bevie55
12/20/2007 2:52:30 PM
Merry Christmas! I have a catfish named Spike that I have in the aquarium for the winter. He is 10 inches long.
piper
12/17/2007 10:12:45 PM
Hey there lady! work is still good and everyone here is healthy at the moment, who could ask for more!:)
SmokedSilly
12/10/2007 3:42:37 PM
My birthday was the 4th...and it was pretty fun for it falling on a Tuesday. I'm working at the college again, but in a different department. All is alright for the time being.
SmokedSilly
12/10/2007 12:03:32 PM
What is going on....glad you finally bounced back on here.
imthelady
12/10/2007 9:34:43 AM
hey you!! been wondering where u have been....yeah dad's leaving has hit us hard but we r makin it through...
piper
12/8/2007 12:09:04 AM
Hey lady. Hope you and your boys are well. If I don't make it back before Christmas, have a good one!!!
SmokedSilly
11/16/2007 1:39:23 PM
Where are you? I hope you come back soon....
piper
10/26/2007 10:08:24 PM
Hey lady. Stopped by to check on you. Hope you and your boys are safe from the fires. You are in my prayers!
SmokedSilly
10/22/2007 5:36:04 PM
you've gone missing in action....You lost?
imthelady
10/20/2007 7:22:44 PM
hey girlfriend!! what's up? what's the 411?!! me and mel doing great!!
piper
10/19/2007 5:44:13 PM
Hey lady! Just stopped by to wish you and your boys a good weekend. Hope all is well with ya'll!
nickelpickel
10/11/2007 11:06:40 AM
Hey where have you been chica?
SmokedSilly
10/8/2007 2:09:59 PM
hey hey....looks like i am back now. I will probably be on daily...so i hope to see you soon...or hear from you that is.
piper
10/4/2007 7:15:12 PM
Stopped by to say hello! Hope you and you're boys are doing well...
wellwoods
9/28/2007 7:34:14 AM
piper
9/22/2007 12:38:59 AM
So pleased to see you are in such good spirits these days... drop by when you can
Tabaxion
9/20/2007 11:35:56 AM
Thank you for the add. Sorry it took so long. busy bee that I am, you know :)
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