Entertainment for a Thursday afternoon found at Faster than Kudzu... Thanks for the fun.... Google your name and "Needs" and find out what the universe has in store for you.
*** Real name replaced by "I" - i'm not real enthused about putting my name out there for the world to see****
I need to be the center of attention (I DO need this! Pay me some attention!!)
I need a new home (Not really - I have a new home already, maybe this one is from last year)
I need some breathing room (Yes, I do need some breathing room - life is overwhelming)
I need some lyrics to go along with that wonderful music (HA HA HA I make wonderful music)
I need a 2.35 drop of empathy (I don't know how much a 2.35 drop is, but I could use some empathy)
I need to do my own thing now and SHOW people what I can do (Well, I at least need to do my own thing, I don't much care if other people know what I can do)
I need to find another payment processor (or money. Money would be good). (Oh money, money would be so so good right now)
I need to test out my new device which measures volcanic activity (This sounds like fun)
I need 300 Christmas lights with equal amounts of each of my 4 selected colors (I miss you, Christmas)
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
6 Wierd Things....
Amalah tagged the whole internet to do the six wierd things meme. Hey, I'm on the internet, so I guess that means me. Now, to narrow it down to only six....
1. I often have a story going on in my head, with characters, dialogue and everything. These storys change fairly often, but while they are there, they're running all day long. (I believe that this is why I need to write a novel... the stories need to get out).
2. I get teary and emotional whenever I watch a team win a major sporting event - especially hockey. I also feel extremely sad for the losing team.
3. I am a hot sauce fanatic. The spicier the better.
4. When I wish on a star, I blow it a kiss to make the wish come true.
5. I get excited in the winter when the days get shorter, and I feel sad come spring when they start getting longer. I guess this means that I am not a fan of daylight savings time.
6. They could have based Lorelei Gilmore's character on me. I've been told by many people that it's like they took my personality and made a whole show out of it. I could only wish to look like her though.....
1. I often have a story going on in my head, with characters, dialogue and everything. These storys change fairly often, but while they are there, they're running all day long. (I believe that this is why I need to write a novel... the stories need to get out).
2. I get teary and emotional whenever I watch a team win a major sporting event - especially hockey. I also feel extremely sad for the losing team.
3. I am a hot sauce fanatic. The spicier the better.
4. When I wish on a star, I blow it a kiss to make the wish come true.
5. I get excited in the winter when the days get shorter, and I feel sad come spring when they start getting longer. I guess this means that I am not a fan of daylight savings time.
6. They could have based Lorelei Gilmore's character on me. I've been told by many people that it's like they took my personality and made a whole show out of it. I could only wish to look like her though.....
Monday, February 12, 2007
February 11th
I miss Papa.
Yesterday, February 11th, is the anniversary of the day he died.
It makes today hard.
Yesterday, February 11th, is the anniversary of the day he died.
It makes today hard.
Happy Birthday to Me??
Hi! It's my birthday. I am officially a 30-something today. I'm not in my 20's, I'm not the big 3-0, I'm a 30-something.
It's funny, this birthday thing. I kind of feel entitled to "Something Special" today, just because it's my birthday. It has been a nice day so far. I indulged on coffee and a muffin this morning, got taken out for nice lunch with a pizza and a marg.
But, here I am with my usual birthday conundrum. Birthday's are the one day a year that are your day. However, it seems like my birthday, to most, isn't so important. Some expect large parties and presents and special outings for their big day. I don't, I would just like to have a few friends out for dinner and a little bit of fuss made over me. For some reason it seems to be a chore to some. W. didn't even call to wish me Happy Birthday this morning, my sister doesn't really want to come for dinner tonight, my friends SO probably won't bother to show up. Yet, for all of them, I'd be the first one there.
I feel a bit spoiled, with this attitude, but hey, it is my birthday after all.
It's funny, this birthday thing. I kind of feel entitled to "Something Special" today, just because it's my birthday. It has been a nice day so far. I indulged on coffee and a muffin this morning, got taken out for nice lunch with a pizza and a marg.
But, here I am with my usual birthday conundrum. Birthday's are the one day a year that are your day. However, it seems like my birthday, to most, isn't so important. Some expect large parties and presents and special outings for their big day. I don't, I would just like to have a few friends out for dinner and a little bit of fuss made over me. For some reason it seems to be a chore to some. W. didn't even call to wish me Happy Birthday this morning, my sister doesn't really want to come for dinner tonight, my friends SO probably won't bother to show up. Yet, for all of them, I'd be the first one there.
I feel a bit spoiled, with this attitude, but hey, it is my birthday after all.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Snakes in my dreams
I have recurring nightmares. They always have snakes and they always leave me wide awake with my heart pounding and my breathing fast.
I am scared of snakes. I am so scared of snakes that even the thought of them makes my heart beat faster and makes me feel anxious. Like right now. Slow down heart, there's no snakes here.
Those snakes are a big part of my insomnia. It seems like when I feel stressed or upset, or even just a little off, those slithery, green, legless serpents wiggle their creepy little ways into my sleepy mind.
Usually, they aren't even scary snakes. Usually, they might even seem a bit cute to someone who's not me. They're little and bright green and have big eyes. There's a few of them and they just sway there in front of me. Not threatening, not hurting. Just there, swaying back and forth. But that's enough to keep me awake for the rest of the night. Sometimes, I feel bad that I am so frightened of them.
Last night, it was different. Last night, they looked different. Last night, they chased me. Around and around and around the house. Last night they attacked me with their pointy, sharp fangs. Last night, it was more than quick breathing and pounding heart.
Last night, I woke myself up screaming.
I am scared of snakes. I am so scared of snakes that even the thought of them makes my heart beat faster and makes me feel anxious. Like right now. Slow down heart, there's no snakes here.
Those snakes are a big part of my insomnia. It seems like when I feel stressed or upset, or even just a little off, those slithery, green, legless serpents wiggle their creepy little ways into my sleepy mind.
Usually, they aren't even scary snakes. Usually, they might even seem a bit cute to someone who's not me. They're little and bright green and have big eyes. There's a few of them and they just sway there in front of me. Not threatening, not hurting. Just there, swaying back and forth. But that's enough to keep me awake for the rest of the night. Sometimes, I feel bad that I am so frightened of them.
Last night, it was different. Last night, they looked different. Last night, they chased me. Around and around and around the house. Last night they attacked me with their pointy, sharp fangs. Last night, it was more than quick breathing and pounding heart.
Last night, I woke myself up screaming.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Now more 2006... will it ever end?
2006 was one of those years that you're glad is over, but at the same time so many things happened that you don't really want to remember, but you don't really want to forget either so I'm kind of going to do a year in review sort of thingy. Here goes....
JANUARY
Hockey, Hockey, Hockey and more hockey! The Lightning had a blast at tournament even though it ended with me and a horrible sinus infection, and the start of W.'s lung thing. Alos, I think that was the month where W. lost his Grandma and a favorite cousin all in one week. It was a great month and a horrible month all in one. Dad and Grandma both had birthdays.
FEBRUARY
I turned the big 30 with a great birthday party planned for me by my fave cousin! Played a lot more hockey and tried to get over that nasty infection.
MARCH
I got to play in the Masters tournament! Fun, fun, fun. We only won one game but we had a good time. W. had his work hockey tournament and we BOUGHT OUR HOUSE!!!! It was still just a hole in the ground, but it was our hole in the ground! A stressful couple of days and some quick decisions but so exciting! Went to the CMHA convention in Edmonton - a fun ladies road trip and a very horsey weekend.
APRIL
April was Grandpa's birthday party and that's about it. I think that we just watched the house grow and started riding.
MAY
VEGAS BABY! W. and I headed for Las Vegas for the first time with his hockey team. We had a blast! It was our only holiday of the year and we made the most of it. May was also Mom's birthday.
JUNE
June brought our annual Ladies Clinic - riding, friends, food and wine! A great time for all. June was also W.'s 30th Birthday. We had a big party for him in his parents backyard and he played some ball that weekend too.
JULY
This was the month where W's lung problems escalated. We spent some time in a few different hospitals for tests. We also managed to get in a nice weekend of camping, just the two of us too. We found out that W. has cancer and that he's going to need surgery soon.
AUGUST
We headed down to Washington State for the C-Fair horse show, which was a blast! It was a little stressful being so far away and not knowing if W. was going to have to go for surgery right away. This was the only show I made it to this year, and it was a good one. We place in 4 of 6 classes and won one! Our first US show was a success! The rest of the month was a lot of waiting and wondering when W would have the surgery. We were also trying to find out whether we could move into the new place a month early. We also lost Tucker in August which made a very sucky month even sadder.
SEPTEMBER
Sept 1 was W.s surgery. He had 2/3 of his right lung removed and was in the hospital for 8 days. It was a pretty stressful time, but they got all the tumor out and it hadn't spread at all, so he pulled through really well. He was off work for the rest of September, recovering at home. He's doing awsome now - no remaining effects at all! September was also the start of a new season of hockey for me, and for our local CHL team. We have season tickets and go to all the games. This was also our 2nd wedding anniversary.
OCTOBER
We moved in at the end of this month! October was full of house stuff, furniture buying and meeting with lawyers etc. W. started back to work 1/2 time in the middle of the month and did well. We had a big moving party and were in the new house all in one day! It's gorgeous and wonderful and we are so happy there! Our Alberta friends were in town and we did a beautiful fall trail ride.
NOVEMBER
W. is back to work full time and hockey carries on. November was a busy month for me at work. W. starts playing hockey again! Things are right back to normal now. I played a lot of hockey and we had a tournament and the first Christmas event! I love Christmas! We also found our new kitten this month! She's made herself at home with us and we love her!
DECEMBER
More hockey, Christmas decorating and shopping filled December. W. lost another family member this month, one of his close Aunts passed away suddenly. I got stuck out of town for work due to some crazy wind and snow and wasn't able to get home for the service. We had a great Christmas with all of our families and had a well deserved week off between Christmas and New Years. Not enough time though! We need a vacation!!!
So that's 2006. Here's to hoping for a happy, healthy and fun 2007!
JANUARY
Hockey, Hockey, Hockey and more hockey! The Lightning had a blast at tournament even though it ended with me and a horrible sinus infection, and the start of W.'s lung thing. Alos, I think that was the month where W. lost his Grandma and a favorite cousin all in one week. It was a great month and a horrible month all in one. Dad and Grandma both had birthdays.
FEBRUARY
I turned the big 30 with a great birthday party planned for me by my fave cousin! Played a lot more hockey and tried to get over that nasty infection.
MARCH
I got to play in the Masters tournament! Fun, fun, fun. We only won one game but we had a good time. W. had his work hockey tournament and we BOUGHT OUR HOUSE!!!! It was still just a hole in the ground, but it was our hole in the ground! A stressful couple of days and some quick decisions but so exciting! Went to the CMHA convention in Edmonton - a fun ladies road trip and a very horsey weekend.
APRIL
April was Grandpa's birthday party and that's about it. I think that we just watched the house grow and started riding.
MAY
VEGAS BABY! W. and I headed for Las Vegas for the first time with his hockey team. We had a blast! It was our only holiday of the year and we made the most of it. May was also Mom's birthday.
JUNE
June brought our annual Ladies Clinic - riding, friends, food and wine! A great time for all. June was also W.'s 30th Birthday. We had a big party for him in his parents backyard and he played some ball that weekend too.
JULY
This was the month where W's lung problems escalated. We spent some time in a few different hospitals for tests. We also managed to get in a nice weekend of camping, just the two of us too. We found out that W. has cancer and that he's going to need surgery soon.
AUGUST
We headed down to Washington State for the C-Fair horse show, which was a blast! It was a little stressful being so far away and not knowing if W. was going to have to go for surgery right away. This was the only show I made it to this year, and it was a good one. We place in 4 of 6 classes and won one! Our first US show was a success! The rest of the month was a lot of waiting and wondering when W would have the surgery. We were also trying to find out whether we could move into the new place a month early. We also lost Tucker in August which made a very sucky month even sadder.
SEPTEMBER
Sept 1 was W.s surgery. He had 2/3 of his right lung removed and was in the hospital for 8 days. It was a pretty stressful time, but they got all the tumor out and it hadn't spread at all, so he pulled through really well. He was off work for the rest of September, recovering at home. He's doing awsome now - no remaining effects at all! September was also the start of a new season of hockey for me, and for our local CHL team. We have season tickets and go to all the games. This was also our 2nd wedding anniversary.
OCTOBER
We moved in at the end of this month! October was full of house stuff, furniture buying and meeting with lawyers etc. W. started back to work 1/2 time in the middle of the month and did well. We had a big moving party and were in the new house all in one day! It's gorgeous and wonderful and we are so happy there! Our Alberta friends were in town and we did a beautiful fall trail ride.
NOVEMBER
W. is back to work full time and hockey carries on. November was a busy month for me at work. W. starts playing hockey again! Things are right back to normal now. I played a lot of hockey and we had a tournament and the first Christmas event! I love Christmas! We also found our new kitten this month! She's made herself at home with us and we love her!
DECEMBER
More hockey, Christmas decorating and shopping filled December. W. lost another family member this month, one of his close Aunts passed away suddenly. I got stuck out of town for work due to some crazy wind and snow and wasn't able to get home for the service. We had a great Christmas with all of our families and had a well deserved week off between Christmas and New Years. Not enough time though! We need a vacation!!!
So that's 2006. Here's to hoping for a happy, healthy and fun 2007!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
2007
So 2006 is finally over! I am so incredibly glad to finally be in 2007 it feels like a huge weight has been lifted.
2006 for me was a year of tragedy, stress and worry. There were highlights, of course, buying and then finally moving into our new house, crossing the border to show at C-Fair in Monroe (and winning a class! Yay!), W's clean bill of health. But the bad outweighed the good this year.
I'm really ready for a good year. I'm ready for some fun, I'm ready for some change and I'm just ready to leave 2006 behind.
Welcome 2007! May this be the best year yet!!
2006 for me was a year of tragedy, stress and worry. There were highlights, of course, buying and then finally moving into our new house, crossing the border to show at C-Fair in Monroe (and winning a class! Yay!), W's clean bill of health. But the bad outweighed the good this year.
I'm really ready for a good year. I'm ready for some fun, I'm ready for some change and I'm just ready to leave 2006 behind.
Welcome 2007! May this be the best year yet!!
Monday, January 01, 2007
2006
I borrowed this meme from All & Sundry after reading her last year and this year.
1. What did you do in 2006 that you’d never done before?
Bought and moved into a brand new house
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't really remember if I made resolutions last year, but this year I will make more. (Lose weight, fix our finances, keep up this journal and keep my bedroom clean)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My best friend gave birth to a lovely baby girl in June
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Too many this year. W.'s grandma died in January, then his cousin a week later. Tucker died in August and then just a few weeks ago W.'s Aunt died. Wish us luck for a less tramatic 2007.
5. What countries did you visit?
Canada and the USA
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Less debt and a new truck (hmm. Oxymorons there...)
7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 1st was the day that W. had his (Successful!) cancer surgery
OCtober 29 was the day we moved into our new home
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finally becoming a homeowner
9. What was your biggest failure?
Wasting too much money
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had the sinus infection from hell in January and have suffered from my slipped disk all year
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our house by far!!!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
W dealt with his illness and family tragedies in a very strong and brave way
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My own at times
14. Where did most of your money go?
Mostly into things for the house, and far too much went to waste
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Again, the new house, my first show in the US and winning Road Hack!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
There isn't really one song that comes to mind.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? happier b) thinner or fatter? fatter unfortunatley c) richer or poorer? Poorer by far
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Travelling
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating and spending money
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
We spent Christmas Eve with my dad's family, Christmas Day with my Mom's family and Boxing Day with W's family
21. Did you fall in love in 2006?
I fell in love with our new adopt-a-kitten
22. How many one-night stands?
Zero, Zilch, None. I'm an old married woman now
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Oh, there are so many.... Survivor, Amazing Race, Prison Break, House, Bones, Canadian/American Idol, Gilmore Girls
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope, I don't think I'm a hater
25. What was the best book you read?
My goodness.. to remember just one of the many, many books that I read. I think that it would have to be gods In Alabama/Between, Geogia by Joshilyn Jackson. A new author that I'd never read before and loved!
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Aimee Mann Christmas album (I know... lame to pick a Christmas one, but it led me to her music)
27. What did you want and get?
The new house...
28. What did you want and not get?
A new truck
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
I just saw The Black Dahlia the other night and it was awfully good
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
My favorite cousin made a big family birthday party for me at a lovely restaurant, and, I had a nice quiet dinner at home for my BIG 30th BIRTHDAY!
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If W. hadn't been sick
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Jeans, jeans, more jeans and tank tops. Jeans and racer back tank tops.
33. What kept you
My horse and riding
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Booth from Bones
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
I try to stay away from the politicalness of everything, but I wasn't real please with the outcome of the federal election
36. Who did you miss?
I will always and forever miss Papa. Also my Angel and Mac, and Tucker.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
My hockey girls!
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
That being strong in crisis makes it so much easier to bear
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Again, nothing comes to mind. The sentance that sums up my year... I'm so glad it's over.
Happy New Year to all!
1. What did you do in 2006 that you’d never done before?
Bought and moved into a brand new house
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't really remember if I made resolutions last year, but this year I will make more. (Lose weight, fix our finances, keep up this journal and keep my bedroom clean)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My best friend gave birth to a lovely baby girl in June
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Too many this year. W.'s grandma died in January, then his cousin a week later. Tucker died in August and then just a few weeks ago W.'s Aunt died. Wish us luck for a less tramatic 2007.
5. What countries did you visit?
Canada and the USA
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Less debt and a new truck (hmm. Oxymorons there...)
7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 1st was the day that W. had his (Successful!) cancer surgery
OCtober 29 was the day we moved into our new home
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finally becoming a homeowner
9. What was your biggest failure?
Wasting too much money
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had the sinus infection from hell in January and have suffered from my slipped disk all year
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our house by far!!!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
W dealt with his illness and family tragedies in a very strong and brave way
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My own at times
14. Where did most of your money go?
Mostly into things for the house, and far too much went to waste
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Again, the new house, my first show in the US and winning Road Hack!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
There isn't really one song that comes to mind.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? happier b) thinner or fatter? fatter unfortunatley c) richer or poorer? Poorer by far
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Travelling
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating and spending money
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
We spent Christmas Eve with my dad's family, Christmas Day with my Mom's family and Boxing Day with W's family
21. Did you fall in love in 2006?
I fell in love with our new adopt-a-kitten
22. How many one-night stands?
Zero, Zilch, None. I'm an old married woman now
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Oh, there are so many.... Survivor, Amazing Race, Prison Break, House, Bones, Canadian/American Idol, Gilmore Girls
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Nope, I don't think I'm a hater
25. What was the best book you read?
My goodness.. to remember just one of the many, many books that I read. I think that it would have to be gods In Alabama/Between, Geogia by Joshilyn Jackson. A new author that I'd never read before and loved!
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Aimee Mann Christmas album (I know... lame to pick a Christmas one, but it led me to her music)
27. What did you want and get?
The new house...
28. What did you want and not get?
A new truck
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
I just saw The Black Dahlia the other night and it was awfully good
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
My favorite cousin made a big family birthday party for me at a lovely restaurant, and, I had a nice quiet dinner at home for my BIG 30th BIRTHDAY!
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If W. hadn't been sick
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Jeans, jeans, more jeans and tank tops. Jeans and racer back tank tops.
33. What kept you
My horse and riding
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Booth from Bones
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
I try to stay away from the politicalness of everything, but I wasn't real please with the outcome of the federal election
36. Who did you miss?
I will always and forever miss Papa. Also my Angel and Mac, and Tucker.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
My hockey girls!
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
That being strong in crisis makes it so much easier to bear
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Again, nothing comes to mind. The sentance that sums up my year... I'm so glad it's over.
Happy New Year to all!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Today is Thursday and Thursday means Love. Today I'm loving that it's my last day of work and then it's 11 whole days of holidays! WOO! It's been a very long time since I've had a whole week of holidays (that wasn't spent in the hospital), since last Christmas I think. I woke up this morning and thought to myself, I can sleep in for 11 days in a row! WOO-EEE
I'm gonna sleep in, eat lots of yummy food and IMMERSE myself in Christmassyness!!!!
I'm gonna sleep in, eat lots of yummy food and IMMERSE myself in Christmassyness!!!!
Monday, December 04, 2006
Failure
So I didn't make my 30 post goal for November, which I guess means I failed in Blog Month. However, it's not really a failure - I posted 24 times in November which is more than I've posted in the whole months before that since I started this blog. So I feel that I've kind of made this little site into a home for me to write and think. I think I like that.
So Ponies carries on...
So Ponies carries on...
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
The Moment When I Lost My Mind
I walked out of the gym today and it was snowing. It's still snowing, but that's a bit of a digression. I walked out of the gym today and thought, "Hmmm. It feels a lot warmer out here today."
Did you hear me? IT FEELS A LOT WARMER OUT TODAY. HA HA HA
The temperature today? It's -18 C with a wind-chill factor of -30 C.
Seriously. I'm insane. Take me away, it's time to lock me up. (Can I pick an insane asylum in Mexico? Please?)
Did you hear me? IT FEELS A LOT WARMER OUT TODAY. HA HA HA
The temperature today? It's -18 C with a wind-chill factor of -30 C.
Seriously. I'm insane. Take me away, it's time to lock me up. (Can I pick an insane asylum in Mexico? Please?)
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Woe is Me and Stupid Boy
I'm having a hard time concentrating on anything today. I had hockey out of town last night and didn't climb into bed until after midnight. I knew I wasn't going to sleep anyways, but W.'s trip from hell to work last night didn't help any. Poor guy was stuck on the highway for almost 5 hours because of an accident in front of him, and because the road crews couldn't get it together to get some gravel down, or the snow plowed or anything. So, once he got out of there and was kind of able to turn around, rather than driving back and going the other way, he decided to take some old logging roads and hope that he came out at work. So it's the middle of the night, his cell phone is dead and he's driving around the snowy bush in his CAR. I was worried to say the least. He didn't make it to work until almost 2 am. That's when I finally go to relax and go to sleep. And that made getting up at 6:30 am pretty darn hard. I've been head achy and tired all day, and there's more hockey watching tonight, so I don't even get to don the comfy pants and hop in the recliner for the evening. Poor Me.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Back in the day
I used to be a writer. Not really a published writer for the most part, but a rather prolific writer. I used to be good at it. I filled books and binders with my stories. Most of them were made up or my teenage wishful thinking of all the fun and exciting things that should be happening to me and weren't.
I don't write anymore. I don't know what happened to it. I've had about 5 years of serious writers block. Every Christmas I enter in a Christmas Story Contest in the local newspaper, and I've done well a few times. But that's it. That's all the writing that I do anymore and I miss it.
I used to have ongoing sagas in my mind about made up people. They were my escape more than TV or movies. I made my own, and I could lose myself in them. I didn't realize it back then, but those were the novels I should have been writing. Those stories aren't there anymore.
I guess that's what I'm trying to do here. I'm trying to get that back. I want to write again.
I don't write anymore. I don't know what happened to it. I've had about 5 years of serious writers block. Every Christmas I enter in a Christmas Story Contest in the local newspaper, and I've done well a few times. But that's it. That's all the writing that I do anymore and I miss it.
I used to have ongoing sagas in my mind about made up people. They were my escape more than TV or movies. I made my own, and I could lose myself in them. I didn't realize it back then, but those were the novels I should have been writing. Those stories aren't there anymore.
I guess that's what I'm trying to do here. I'm trying to get that back. I want to write again.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Goin' home stupid
So just before lunch today I rubbed my eye. Then I headed out to my car, with the good intentions of going to the gym (remember get healthy month... it's going well thus far). Anyways, my eye felt kind of weird, so I thought to myself, I will put some drops in it once i get to the car. So I hop in, pull down the mirror and stare. The inside corner of my left eye is bright freaking red. I don't know what I did, but now it feels weird, and hurts a little, and it looks TERRIBLE. So I headed off and made an appointment at the walk in clinic to make sure I haven't permanently damaged myself. I am now sitting at my desk, eating my lunch and wearing my sunglasses.
So yeah, I should be going home stupid today.....
So yeah, I should be going home stupid today.....
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Have you ever....
I borrowed this from Kiwords (This is the first time I've tried to link to another blog... I can't make it work, I'm sorry...)
All of the things that I have done... I hope that I am kind of interesting...
01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain.
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone.
08. Said “I love you and meant it!
09. Hugged a tree. In Mexico... it was a magical tree of some sort
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game I saw the Blazers win the Memorial Cup at home!!!
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables.
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon.
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Drunk champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster I rode my first roller coaster this year in Las Vegas. It scared the life out of me.
35. Scored a winning goal
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day How about a whole new personality - name and everything - for a night. It does help if you let all your friends know that a couple of you are doing this, but hey...
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment I feel very happy about my life most of the time...
39. Visited all 5 continents
40. Taken care of someone who was drunk
41. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
42. Watched wild whales
43. Stolen a sign
44. Backpacked
45. Taken a road-trip
46. Gone rock climbing
48. Midnight walk on the beach
49. Gone sky diving
50. Taken a train through Europe
51. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love.
52. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table, and had a meal with them
53. Milked a cow
54. Alphabetized your CDs
55. Sung karaoke
56. Lounged around in bed all day.
57. Gone scuba diving
58. Kissed in the rain
59. Gone to a drive-in theatre
60. Started a business
61. Taken a martial arts class
62. Been in a movie
63. Crashed a party
Edited!! 64. Gone without food for 5 days When I was little, I had a bad bout with appendicits/peritonitis and I didn't eat for over a week. I think I almost died.
65. Gotten a tattoo
66. Got flowers for no reason
67. Performed on stage
68. Been to Las Vegas
69. Recorded music
70. Eaten shark
71. Buried one/both of your parents.
72. Been on a cruise ship
73. Spoken more than one language fluently
74. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
75. Walked a famous bridge. I've walked the real London Bridge
76. Had plastic surgery - Does it count if it's on your toe?
77. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived.
78. Wrote articles for a large publication
77. Tried to lose weight seriously.
79. Piloted an airplane
80. Petted a stingray
81. Broken someone’s heart
82. Broken a bone I actually haven't broken a bone, but I have a few hairline fractures... Apprently riding horses and rollerblading are not safe activities...
83. Eaten sushi Unfortunately
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Parasailed
86. Skipped all your school reunions
87. Shaved your head
88. Caused a car accident
89. Pretended to be “sick”
90. Swam in the Pacific Ocean
91. Saved someone’s life.
92. Fainted so many times I can't even count them all
93. Been in the room while someone is giving birth
94. Hitchhiked
95. Adopted a child.
96. Been caught daydreaming
97. Been to the Painted Desert
98. Called off a wedding engagement
99. Donated your blood.
100. Become a follower of Jesus Christ
So, it looks like I might be just a little bit interesting after all
All of the things that I have done... I hope that I am kind of interesting...
01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain.
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone.
08. Said “I love you and meant it!
09. Hugged a tree. In Mexico... it was a magical tree of some sort
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game I saw the Blazers win the Memorial Cup at home!!!
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables.
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon.
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Drunk champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster I rode my first roller coaster this year in Las Vegas. It scared the life out of me.
35. Scored a winning goal
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day How about a whole new personality - name and everything - for a night. It does help if you let all your friends know that a couple of you are doing this, but hey...
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment I feel very happy about my life most of the time...
39. Visited all 5 continents
40. Taken care of someone who was drunk
41. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
42. Watched wild whales
43. Stolen a sign
44. Backpacked
45. Taken a road-trip
46. Gone rock climbing
48. Midnight walk on the beach
49. Gone sky diving
50. Taken a train through Europe
51. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love.
52. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table, and had a meal with them
53. Milked a cow
54. Alphabetized your CDs
55. Sung karaoke
56. Lounged around in bed all day.
57. Gone scuba diving
58. Kissed in the rain
59. Gone to a drive-in theatre
60. Started a business
61. Taken a martial arts class
62. Been in a movie
63. Crashed a party
Edited!! 64. Gone without food for 5 days When I was little, I had a bad bout with appendicits/peritonitis and I didn't eat for over a week. I think I almost died.
65. Gotten a tattoo
66. Got flowers for no reason
67. Performed on stage
68. Been to Las Vegas
69. Recorded music
70. Eaten shark
71. Buried one/both of your parents.
72. Been on a cruise ship
73. Spoken more than one language fluently
74. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
75. Walked a famous bridge. I've walked the real London Bridge
76. Had plastic surgery - Does it count if it's on your toe?
77. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived.
78. Wrote articles for a large publication
77. Tried to lose weight seriously.
79. Piloted an airplane
80. Petted a stingray
81. Broken someone’s heart
82. Broken a bone I actually haven't broken a bone, but I have a few hairline fractures... Apprently riding horses and rollerblading are not safe activities...
83. Eaten sushi Unfortunately
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Parasailed
86. Skipped all your school reunions
87. Shaved your head
88. Caused a car accident
89. Pretended to be “sick”
90. Swam in the Pacific Ocean
91. Saved someone’s life.
92. Fainted so many times I can't even count them all
93. Been in the room while someone is giving birth
94. Hitchhiked
95. Adopted a child.
96. Been caught daydreaming
97. Been to the Painted Desert
98. Called off a wedding engagement
99. Donated your blood.
100. Become a follower of Jesus Christ
So, it looks like I might be just a little bit interesting after all
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