What is on your mind

[Soft*Silver]

I think I am going to need to go back into the hospital again because my back still isnt recovered from its last relapse. The pain meds arent working and my back is getting worse by the day. I am not liking the progression of this and fear surgery might be the only way to stop it...

[JakeTulane]

Sometimes you can not see the forest for the trees. Then you take a step back and it all comes into focus. With a better view comes better decisions and the knowing the ones you recently made were the right ones. Love that.

[DamonK]

Job hunting

[WolfyOne]

Job hunting


Me too bro.....best of luck :)

[waxnrope]

They have been on his trail since March....just had to get all the evidence in order and make the arrest. I wonder if my friend Frog will get her shower curtain back now? :blink:
I am so relieved they got that bastard! They reported on the news tonight that he got beat up in the cell last night. Had to go to the hospital for bumps and bruises. They have DNA from cases in this neighborhood that were never solved from back in the 80's...he is going away for a very long time!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!! :riding2:

No more of this :hiding: for me dammit!

even the prisoners have some code of ethics: it is not uncommon for inmates to beat up (and, um, feminize ...) rapists ... especially those who rape children. I say this out of my experiences working with prisoners ...
goodie that they caught the bastard.

[Gemme]

I am sore today. :blink:

I guess the Turbo Kickboxing class really *did* do something. :thumbsup:

[JustBeingMe]

I can see myself living in a Yurt in the woods listening to all those creatures that live in nature. And the sound of rain falling through the trees. Now that's Peaceful.
thanks for your post, Sweet. I enjoyed it.

[Kenna]

I can see myself living in a Yurt in the woods listening to all those creatures that live in nature. And the sound of rain falling through the trees. Now that's Peaceful.
thanks for your post, Sweet. I enjoyed it.

Awww YOU MADE MY DAY!!!
It's so nice to be appreciated!! THANKS!!
Maybe we should start a Yurt Fan Social Group?

[JustBeingMe]

Awww YOU MADE MY DAY!!!
It's so nice to be appreciated!! THANKS!!
Maybe we should start a Yurt Fan Social Group?


Not a bad idea, maybe even a community in a forrest?? LOL

[Kenna]

Not a bad idea, maybe even a community in a forrest?? LOL


I wish more State campgrounds would consider Yurts.... They would bring in revenue and can be designed for all seasons. And they are a rather inexpensive alternative to a family vacation at some expensive hotel.

[JustBeingMe]

I hear ya.

[PinkieLee]

What's on my mind right now...

Just wondering how Trans-friendly the Olivia cruises are?!

[SassyLeo]

What's on my mind right now...

Just wondering how Trans-friendly the Olivia cruises are?!

Not sure... but have you checked out: Sweet Travel (http://discoversweet.com/)?

[Leigh]

Just thinking about My future, and where to take it :deepthoughts:

[Rook]

What's on my mind..?

My boi {o'Queery}, although hy's always on my mind, today above all I've been rather distracted...
I'm waiting for word on hys well-being, hy was due for surgery today, they're removing a kidney...
Today more than ever, I wish I were there with hym..


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[Zimmeh]

Laughing at this show on BBC America called Colin and Justin's Home Heist. They are remaking a lesbian couples house and making it all pink.

[Gemme]

It's my Thursday and I want to run away for a while to enjoy the day and play with the pups; basically anything but actually work. I wonder if I can call in happy? :blink:

[SassyLeo]

Justin Bieber (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Bieber)

I was shopping at the mall a few months ago and heard his music...then saw a video they were playing in the store...

I thought it was a boi... (as in baby dyke) :spruceup:

I got really excited! Yay...Queer progress! A video in a TEEN store!

Then I saw him later on TV and realized the truth.

Tell me I am not the only one who was "confused"

http://www.mytwitter.dk/wp-content/uploads/instant-justin-bieber.jpg

[Zimmeh]

How my best friend doesn't think I can take care of her son, when I raised my oldest nephew for the first three years of his life. I am about to tell her to find a fucking day care and take him there. It will cost her more than what she takes off of my rent every month to pay for the day care.

I am at my wit's end..

[SnackTime]

A loss...



..................

[Enchantress]

On my mind:

I'm trying desperately to remember all the things that need to be taken care of today.

Lease.
Lease.
Lease.
Lease.
Lease.
Lease.
Lease.

[tuffboi29]

Well,ahem.....what is on my mind at this very moment is being a student in 'other worldly affairs' is indeed mentally exhausting.I would'nt have it any other way.To lose your lust during your quest for knowledge leaves you no more inlightened than when you began the journey.

[Cowboi]

Friday.......weekend.........hurry up........Ugh

[Kenna]

Being CRAZY Busy and trying so hard to focus on getting a specific difficult job done.

[Kenna]

Thanks Gemme!!

I DID IT!!

[Miss Scarlett]

NRA Convention kicks off this morning here in Charlotte.

Sarah Palin (aka Caribou Barbie) and Chuck Norris will be speaking.

Am sick and tired of local news rerunning the Charlton Heston clip from 10 years ago - has anyone checked his "cold, dead hand" lately?

Way too much traffic.

Will be glad when they leave.

[Mister Bent]

Road trip!

[JustBeingMe]

That I am not alone in making huge trust mistakes with people online and getting involved with them.

[Soft*Silver]

I am really angry at one of my Drs

[bigbutchmistie]

The last couple of dates Ive been on lately. Feeling no spark. And wondering what its gonna take for me to "feel" that or anything like it again.

[Enchantress]

Signing a lease.
Feeling a bit trapped due to said lease.
The need for renters insurance before tomorrow and my insurance agent is gone for the weekend (read:slacker). This frustrates me.
That I'm glad it's cherry season again because the juicy bits of red yumminess make my tastebuds smile
There's more in there, but it will have to remain unamed as I'm now tired of typing.

Mm hmm

[JustLovelyJenn]

Thinking about how I go through "silent" phases... Where I internalize most of my thoughts and I dont share.... and how good those times are for me. When I come back, I have so much to say, and saying it helps me process and I always learn something that was DEEPLY needed.

[Cyclopea]

How long that radiator plug is going to hold...:dozey:

[AtLast]

So very thankful for my son's continued cancer-free status. And knowing way deep down there are some very special people I have befriended here- even when I get upset with the bozos.... Have to take the bad with the good! And today's physical pain will get better.... a good night's sleep may be just the thing!!
:dog:

[Gemme]

Two thoughts:

One: hold on transmission, hold on!

Two: if I actually get down there in time for the training, and didn't break down on the way, what's the likelihood that I would be hired and, if such craziness occurred, would I be able to get the time off for the reunion?

Both are creating horrid knots in my tummy. *frown*

[chefhottie25]

My dear friend is on my mind tonight. She has been having a rough time lately. I try to support her and love her the best that I know how. I know she is strong enough to get through this rough patch. I just hope that she knows that she is strong enough.

[apretty]

i want watermelon and tonight i bought 2 for 3 dollars!!!

[Jet]

I really like my straight friends.

[Kätzchen]

Two thoughts:

One: hold on transmission, hold on!

Two: if I actually get down there in time for the training, and didn't break down on the way, what's the likelihood that I would be hired and, if such craziness occurred, would I be able to get the time off for the reunion?

Both are creating horrid knots in my tummy. *frown*

re: the transmission - Oh, noOoOOo!!!! My son's car just went through that - so expensive, but I'm glad we were able to get it fixed before it was totally unfixable! I hope your car hangs in there too (and that nothing else falls apart)!

[Leigh]

My surgery this coming friday, and how I'll admit I'm nervous about it

[Soft*Silver]

standing right here with you, Braedon...no need to fear...the surgery is needed and you will have a new beginning for all those wonderful plans and goals you have set for yourself...

:::shining love and light onto my sweet friend:::::

[BullDog]

How happy I am being single

[Jet]

My surgery this coming friday, and how I'll admit I'm nervous about it

You're not a bastid and you're not genderfucked IMHO. Is this top surgery? I'd be scared, too. Congrats on becoming an FTM

[Kenna]

I'M STARVED!!

[Andrew, Jr.]

A perfect day it was today.

Dean & DeLuca in Manhattan.

Seeing some soldiers come home (Air National Guard).

[Tranquilitee]

sex .............

[Andrew, Jr.]

Gardening.

Taking care of my outdoor pets. :frog::frog:

[JakeTulane]

Common courtesy, and the lack thereof.

[Gemme]

re: the transmission - Oh, noOoOOo!!!! My son's car just went through that - so expensive, but I'm glad we were able to get it fixed before it was totally unfixable! I hope your car hangs in there too (and that nothing else falls apart)!

Thanks, me too! :blink:

[scootebaby]

wondering why i have to CONSTANTLY post and leave notes for my adult employees on what to do and what not to do

As soon as i took down note bout NOT turning A/C below 73--they go and turn it to 71..which in turn caused it to freeze up and is now leaking into my store like a downhill stream...:rant:

[Gemme]

wondering why i have to CONSTANTLY post and leave notes for my adult employees on what to do and what not to do

As soon as i took down note bout NOT turning A/C below 73--they go and turn it to 71..which in turn caused it to freeze up and is now leaking into my store like a downhill stream...:rant:

Put a lock on that sucker or start taking fingerprints off of the knob.

I may or may not have watched an NCIS marathon yesterday. :blink:

[Andrew, Jr.]

My depression is hitting hard, and I am fighting it just as hard.

[Andrew, Jr.]

My mind is on Fiercegrrl right now. :princess:

[Guy]

How crazy this day was.

Having to tell my neighbor that the painter they hired to paint their house is a pervert/nudist/nut and how I found him in my pool naked.

Now wondering what will happen since I live in a strict subdivision with a HOA.

[Kenna]

...how tired I am after the last couple days....
Can I get the packing done in time?
Can I deal with certain people's attitude tomorrow?
I missed an opportunity to say good bye to someone in person.
Will I get a call for an interview this week?
How can I get the apartment cleaned the way I want to, if I'm loading the van and then leaving immediately?
What will the weather be like on the 19th and 20th?
Will I hurt this bad tomorrow?
Will the dogs share the couch tonight?
What can I get for a mid night snack since I didn't eat too much today?
How much longer can I keep this pace up?
...tonight was one of those "I want to be held and to hold" nights.
I can't wait to get moved to the country where I can see a million more stars than in the city.
...tonight, I'd love to be curled up in a sleeping bag watching the stars, listening to the Nature sounds around me, and delighting in the night's cool kiss of dew and fresh air....
Tomorrow, I wanna go fishing.

[Rook]

While thinking of o'Queery and hys post-op groggy cute voice..
I caught a music video, Michael Jackson...
it had captioning, and I recognized a LOT of what he was singing about to Iman's character...Very familiar...Not everything, just..a Lot of it...
Do You Remember
How We Used To Talk
(Ya Know)
We'd Stay On The Phone
At Night Till Dawn
Do You Remember
All The Things We Said Like
I Love You So
I'll Never Let You Go


My relatives would occasionally wake up at 5:30 and find me in the car talkin' on the cellphone...
From time to time I'd get scolded "Do u realize what time it is??? u have dialysis at 9 am !!", My response was a quiet wave of my hand shooing them away...
Which was moot cuz they did need their car to drive off to work.

Do You Remember
Back In The Spring
Every Morning Birds Would Sing
Do You Remember
Those Special Times
They'll Just Go On And On
In The Back Of My Mind


If memory serves {and my memory is a pure Swiss Cheese, full of holes.} We met in Spring last year.
oftentimes, My morning didnt consist of a cuppa Coffee and Ferrets...My morning's usually are perfect with a Text message from o'Q, and vice Versa...
Sunsets? also.

Remember The Times
Do You Remember Girl
Remember The Times
On The Phone You And Me
Remember The Times
Till Dawn, Two Or Three
What About Us Girl


Mind u, I would substitute "girl" for boi...
heh

:mohawk::rrose:

[Miss Scarlett]

My cell phone hates me!

The alarm function has become selective and contrary. Sometimes it goes off and sometimes it chooses not to. This morning it chose not to.

This is a Samsung Alias 2 and I have not had it a year.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

:explode:

[WolfyOne]

Another one of our kitties with a mouth infection and the liquid medicine the vet has been having us use doesn't seem to be working on her. Our country vet isn't equipped to do throat cultures, so she suggested a vet she knows that is. At the beginning of next month when finances are better, I'll take her for a culture and find out what's really going on in her mouth and perhaps we'll be able to put a stop to these mouth infections........I've been praying really hard for Shadow to get better. Losing Silver just after Christmas was hard enough on me.

[Andrew, Jr.]

People constantly ask me if I am Bipolar. No. I have depression. A very long history of it, as does my family. Yes, I have been in treatment for this. Please don't label me as Bipolar if you are not my therapist, or doctor.

I have TBI. Traumatic Brain Injury. Dropped on my head a day old by my older brother. It was an accident. Left temporal brain damage. It was an accident. That is how I see it, and always have. Cat Scans and MRI's show the damage even today.

[freyja]

Sooooo Andrew,
that is what is on your mind?
Now i get it!!!

[Beau]

Currently, I'm contemplating my role as enforcer of ethics within the context of my professional responsibility. I am incredibly saddened that I must act in a way that will curtail the progress of someone's path, yet I'm angered because it's not my choice to do this. Their actions -- cheating -- compel me to do what is right and is fair for everyone, including them.

It just sucks to be me some days. :(

Tomorrow, it will suck to be them. :hammer:

[Kätzchen]

timing issues & delays

[katzietootle]

waterfall abseiling,to be or not to be?

[Gemme]

I wonder if they will ever make a delicious, low cal or calorie free, Hawaiian blizzard.

[WolfyOne]

I wonder if they will ever make a delicious, low cal or calorie free, Hawaiian blizzard.


Why take the chance of ruining it

[Gemme]

Why take the chance of ruining it


Why would it ruin it? I like low calorie ice cream just as much as the rich stuff and sometimes even better. You have no faith, my friend!

Oh! I got that stuff you suggested! Hopefully it will help my baby run better.

[WolfyOne]

Why would it ruin it? I like low calorie ice cream just as much as the rich stuff and sometimes even better. You have no faith, my friend!

Oh! I got that stuff you suggested! Hopefully it will help my baby run better.


I do so have faith......so much so, I know your car will work better as long as you follow directions :tongue:

[Gemme]

I do so have faith......so much so, I know your car will work better as long as you follow directions :tongue:

Well, it comes with a warning on the bottle that says "this may not work if your transmission is beyond repair or has broken pieces inside of it or if something (I forgot what it said) is completely worn" so it may not. I take this kind of stuff with a grain of salt, but if it works for a while, then it's all good.

I did, however, find out that my check engine light was for the same problem I've had off and on for years now, thankfully. A sensitive sensor.

I like Schucks! :thumbsup:

[WolfyOne]

Well, it comes with a warning on the bottle that says "this may not work if your transmission is beyond repair or has broken pieces inside of it or if something (I forgot what it said) is completely worn" so it may not. I take this kind of stuff with a grain of salt, but if it works for a while, then it's all good.

I did, however, find out that my check engine light was for the same problem I've had off and on for years now, thankfully. A sensitive sensor.

I like Schucks! :thumbsup:


What exactly is your trans doing?

[Gemme]

What exactly is your trans doing?

Repped the response!

[bigbutchmistie]

Tonight I had come home early from work, sitting here and my cell rings the alert for voicemail. I pick up the phone and its my adopted dad's mom who I havent seen or heard from in almost 20 years. She isnt doing well and is requesting to see me.

Im a mixture of emotions right now. She doesnt know Im gay, and the last time she saw me she saw me as the "good little Baptist girl" Im so far from that now. I am me, and I am gay. I know she is unaccepting. As are the other members of my adopted family. I want to see her. I miss her. And I know she is dying.

So Im gonna put my big boy boots on, take my ass up there and screw off what anyone else thinks and see her. Ive already lost all these years. Im not going to lose any more precious moments. Its about her needs and my closure seeing her. Not anyone else...

[Jet]

I have to take Popeye to the Apple doctor tomorrow

[Miss Scarlett]

Sunday is the last episode of LOST.

I really feel bad about the show ending because it was a favorite of my Mom and we used to spend hours discussing the show. So you can understand why even though she died when the show was in its third season, I still felt a connection with her with every new episode.

:angry:<<<<Smoke Monster

Also, tomorrow is Mom's birthday. She would have been 74.

[WolfyOne]

Horrid weather here in Oklahoma today

We got home from OKC before the tornado watch went into affect
Had to gather up all the cats and hunker down in the bathroom
So, now we have 2 adults and 13 cats in one small ass room
I think we stayed in there almost an hour
Needless to say, the cats were not very happy about it
Should've seen me chasing them all down
It was comedy at it's best....quick little buggers they are

The tornado was 2 blocks from us on main road
Never touched down, just kept heading towards Tulsa

[Soon]

Lunesta!

Why no here?

*sad

[Dylan]

CrazyTown


Too Bad *Someone* Burned The Popcorn Pot,
Dylan

[Lynn]

Can't stop thinking about this: Tonight was my daughter's confirmation at synagogue. She did an awesome job, on par with or better than everyone else's. But, through it all, I watched as one or two of the girls found it funny to comment and laugh at her behind her back. I thought only I noticed, but afterwards, she told me about it, too. Breaks my heart. These are older teenage girls, supposedly moving on toward adulthood in their lives and faith. My brave daughter, who works harder than anyone every day to exceed everyone's expectations, does not deserve the derision of these lucky, lucky girls. I hate it. I wrote an email to the Rabbi, who taught the class. He should know that his job is not done.

[Venus007]

Life time undergraduate financial aid cap

[Gentle Tiger]

I watched the movie Taking Chance for the first time today. Wow! I had no words for a moment when it was over. I lost a friend who was in the Marines.

Thank you to all of you who serve in the Military.

[Bad_boi]

I want a cigar.

That is all.

[UofMfan]

Work, tons of work.

[waxnrope]

I read some of the threads here, just a few. Wow! We can get really vicious with one another ...
Just need to sit with my feelings about this ... evocative of not so pleasant memories of being attacked, by packs, of heteros. Sometimes, I know, that I/we can be an idiot, a jerk, a whatever. For me, anyway, I'd prefer to be taken aside, had a convo with, given the opportunity to "see" where my thoughts or behavior might need further reflection ... because I am not perfect ... and allowed the opportunity to modify or even completely change my opinion, behavior, whatever. This would not happen if I were attacked in the manner which I have read on some threads here. I would miss my chance to grow and change.
Maybe I need to just keep lighting candles, play music, and be ignorant of other things that go on. Perhaps I may have misinterpreted. I dunno, but I feel a bit sad or disappointed somehow ...

[Lillie]

http://s338.photobucket.com/albums/n430/spicecomments/thoughts/00005.jpg

[Just_G]

I should have started school about 2 years ago instead of waiting until now. The family business will probably be closing it's doors by the time October/November rolls around....if not sooner. The economy needs to step it up a bit.

I will be seeking other employment during my 2 week break from classes. Not exactly the way I wanted to spend my break, but it is time to get a grip on reality as it starts to set in.

Chin up, deep breath, positive thoughts, it's going to all work out just fine in the end! I know it will.

[Rook]

I should've bought those krispy kremes yesterday...
Now I'm stuck with bread n butter to go with my Coffee....

[JustBeingMe]

Wishing I could do more for a friend.

[Miss Scarlett]

:shark:

This has been nothing short of Hell Week for me.

Needed an emergency car repair late last night. Got it taken care of and thought all would be good, fresh and new this morning. Then I logged into my bank account just like I do every morning only to discover that I am overdrawn. This is impossible because I am very very very careful with my register and never ever use the bank's balance when making transactions. My register balance is to the penny and there is no rational reason for this. I made no card or check transactions that would have sent me over the edge. Of course the bank is more than happy to hit me for fees too.

Called customer service and got a very surly woman who was no help other than offer "suggestions" laced with biting sarcasm on how to prevent this in the future. This after acknowledging to me that there has never been this problem with my account according to the history in front of her. She also went on to tell me that "the system won't let me refund any fees."

I will be calling back later today and hope to speak with a human with a beating heart. I can handle bad news when it is not delivered to me in the manner employed by this woman. In addition, I will register a complaint against that compassionate soul.

Regardless of the outcome Wachovia/Wells Fargo will be my ex-bank very soon.

[Diva]

My daughter, who is a notorious early afternoon riser (we're talkin' anywhere from 1 pm - 3 pm), is planning on leaving the house this morning at 10 for a brief road trip to see her uncle and cousins in San Antonio. I'm not sure what time she got in last night, but I went to bed at 1:30 and she still wasn't in....

So it will be VERY interesting to see if she actually gets up by 9 in order to leave at 10.....

[Andrew, Jr.]

I try to be kind to everyone, and try to talk to everyone each day. I rep everyone all the time. I have to stop.

[Nat]

I try to be kind to everyone, and try to talk to everyone each day. I rep everyone all the time. I have to stop.

You are kind and thoughtful Andrew. Whether or not you make a daily discipline out of it. Please don't drain yourself, you need some of that kindness and thoughtfulness for yourself.

[Sachita]

how can I mow the lawn and clean the house at the same time?

[WolfyOne]

how can I mow the lawn and clean the house at the same time?


If you ever get it figured out, you really must share with the rest of us

[PinkieLee]

What's on my mind...

This day is creepin' by, and I am sooo ready to get off work. The weather is beautiful, the car is packed, and I'm ready to head to the lake. **le sigh** only 2 hours left to go!

[Miss Scarlett]

Called the bank about mid-morning and spoke to a lovely young lady who explained what happened (it wasn't anything I did) and then promptly corrected the situation and refunded the service charges. She also took my complaint against that pleasant woman I spoke with early this morning.

[bigbutchmistie]

:shark:

This has been nothing short of Hell Week for me.

Needed an emergency car repair late last night. Got it taken care of and thought all would be good, fresh and new this morning. Then I logged into my bank account just like I do every morning only to discover that I am overdrawn. This is impossible because I am very very very careful with my register and never ever use the bank's balance when making transactions. My register balance is to the penny and there is no rational reason for this. I made no card or check transactions that would have sent me over the edge. Of course the bank is more than happy to hit me for fees too.

Called customer service and got a very surly woman who was no help other than offer "suggestions" laced with biting sarcasm on how to prevent this in the future. This after acknowledging to me that there has never been this problem with my account according to the history in front of her. She also went on to tell me that "the system won't let me refund any fees."

I will be calling back later today and hope to speak with a human with a beating heart. I can handle bad news when it is not delivered to me in the manner employed by this woman. In addition, I will register a complaint against that compassionate soul.

Regardless of the outcome Wachovia/Wells Fargo will be my ex-bank very soon.

Awww I hate Wells Fargo.. They are frieking idiots :) Hugs Im glad things worked out for you

[Kenna]

How much I admire the strength of a certain friend. Their character, personality, integrity, ability to overcome, ...their inner strength and physical strength... their strength to face each day with patience, kindness and a gentle nature.

How much I enjoy sharing my confidence with them and knowledge that if we stand together as strong, confident friends, our combined strength will help us face a world filled with adversities and the users/abusers that try to shake up our lives.

Thinking we are both STRONG survivors.

I admire you for standing strong!!

Users and abusers don't stand a chance against us and our pack of strong, fierce friends!!

[MissItalianDiva]

Random thoughts....my day....life...babies....just processing the day

[bigbutchmistie]

A childhood friend found me on facebook tonight. The catching up, and her accepting of my being gay... :) Happy Birthday to me!

[Diva]

Flan.......................

[Nat]

Leaving Camp Camp tonight, I ran across a mimosa tree with a street lamp shining behind it, so all the blooms had were lit from behind. I picked one of the blossoms and smelled it. A childhood smell, and a childhood softness against my face. Peace and wistful hope.

[~Bo]

Flan.......................




I think I went out with her a couple times. She's a very nice girl. :spruceup:

[Enchantress]

Life and the impermanence of it all.

[Oiler41]

On my mind is the fact that I'm going to miss my sweetheart while she is gone on a business trip this week,,but she is also hopping up to Provincetown to finalize our necessary and wonderful arrangements up there! The fur kids and I will be having a quiet week making plans for the coming weekend!

Glynn

[Kenna]

got my pain pills.... want a nap... Wishin the dog could help me pack boxes and clean the kitchen.

12 more days!!!

[SimpleAlaskanBoy]

I am thinking that I want my shunt to stop hurting and feel better already without having to go to the dr. :seeingstars:
~SAB

[Blade]

All Star race tonight in Charlotte!
Come on Toyota's drive it like ya stole it
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn1/RidgerunnerMe_2008/kylebusch.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn1/RidgerunnerMe_2008/Denny.jpg

[Andrew, Jr.]

Why Dino barks at me at 4am? Oy Vey.

[~Bo]

Hewlett Packard recalling the batteries from it's laptops. Mine is one of them. :rant:

[SuperFemme]

I am on pins and needles. Our daughter has her last prom tonight (yay) and just left. Last year, she tried to take her life the day after prom because her girlfriend broke up with her. Tens days in the ICU, and it scared the hell out of us.

After a year of complete change (new school, therapy every week, new friends) she has grown a lot. I'm very proud of her, but I didn't sleep last night and don't think I will sleep tonight either. Why does it have to be so damn hard to be a teenager these days?

[WolfyOne]

I am on pins and needles. Our daughter has her last prom tonight (yay) and just left. Last year, she tried to take her life the day after prom because her girlfriend broke up with her. Tens days in the ICU, and it scared the hell out of us.

After a year of complete change (new school, therapy every week, new friends) she has grown a lot. I'm very proud of her, but I didn't sleep last night and don't think I will sleep tonight either. Why does it have to be so damn hard to be a teenager these days?

I think the biggest problem for teenagers today is peer pressure
The expectations alone are rough
The standards they set for themselves are higher than the ones we had as kids because there is so much more out there in this big bad and sometimes ugly world

I had a niece stop going to high school in Illinois after the second month of being a freshmen. She called me and and asked if her and her mom could move to Oklahoma. Two years later and in school in Oklahoma, she's a B student.

My point is, kids are cruel to other kids and sometimes it'll affect some kids more than others.

I'll say a little prayer that things go quite well. I hope she has tons of fun and brings back mega pictures for you to share with us.

[Blade]

Hoping I got all the holes filled up. Cuz let me tell ya, waking from a nap to find not one but two snakes in my kitchen floor was not a pleasant way to wake up.

I heard shshshshshshsshshs sounds in the kitchen and that is what woke me. I walked in the kitchen to see an over 6' snake in the middle of the kitchen floor and one about 3' also with that one.

No I didn't kill em. But they are out of the house and I sealed the pipes under the sink which is where I think they were getting in. But hey on the up side I haven't had any mice:giggle:

[bigbutchmistie]

Hoping I got all the holes filled up. Cuz let me tell ya, waking from a nap to find not one but two snakes in my kitchen floor was not a pleasant way to wake up.

I heard shshshshshshsshshs sounds in the kitchen and that is what woke me. I walked in the kitchen to see an over 6' snake in the middle of the kitchen floor and one about 3' also with that one.

No I didn't kill em. But they are out of the house and I sealed the pipes under the sink which is where I think they were getting in. But hey on the up side I haven't had any mice:giggle:

See Im a big fat SISSY when stuff like that happens. I would have left the house and not come back LOL... Snakes friek me out big time... :) Glad you got them out though

[Blade]

See Im a big fat SISSY when stuff like that happens. I would have left the house and not come back LOL... Snakes friek me out big time... :) Glad you got them out though

LOL Mom called just as I saw them and I told her about it. She said I'll send ya Daddy over to help you. I said Mom he'll scream like a girl. I heard him say in the background, don't volunteer me for stuff you volunteer me for to much stuff. She said I have volunteered you for nothing but this one time. LOL he said this is one time to many.

[bigbutchmistie]

LOL Mom called just as I saw them and I told her about it. She said I'll send ya Daddy over to help you. I said Mom he'll scream like a girl. I heard him say in the background, don't volunteer me for stuff you volunteer me for to much stuff. She said I have volunteered you for nothing but this one time. LOL he said this is one time to many.

LOL your Dad is funny. I love to hear older people banter back and forth like that... Its sweet...

[Zimmeh]

I was talking to my friend's daughter who is a freshman at the local high school and she was telling me about some of the things that are said to her bc of her size. I nearly fell over. I told her that she just needs to walk away from these people and if they continue to harass her, to go to the principal's office and tell them. This is affecting her GPA and she might not enter the tenth grade in the fall.

I think the biggest problem for teenagers today is peer pressure
The expectations alone are rough
The standards they set for themselves are higher than the ones we had as kids because there is so much more out there in this big bad and sometimes ugly world

I had a niece stop going to high school in Illinois after the second month of being a freshmen. She called me and and asked if her and her mom could move to Oklahoma. Two years later and in school in Oklahoma, she's a B student.

My point is, kids are cruel to other kids and sometimes it'll affect some kids more than others.

I'll say a little prayer that things go quite well. I hope she has tons of fun and brings back mega pictures for you to share with us.

[Blade]

Still trying to figure out how the Toyota's lost the race

[Glenn]

I am thinking about the ancient farm couple who rarely come outside, but when they do, they stay close together, like oak roots.

[Kenna]

Work Work Work!!!
Only 11 more days and I'm not done yet.... would'a been nice if my son hadn't backed out on me.

I'm tired.

But it's gotta get done. Ohhhhh the rewards when the job is done and I get to cozy up in a peaceful spot on the front porch and watch the sunset... then go to meet my brother and nieces at the beach.

I'm tired.

But I know there are really good things to come, just a few days from now. I can see hope at the other end of my long bridge.

[hpychick]

Sometimes, when life throws you a curve ball, you just have suck it up and enjoy the game anyway.

My life isn't perfect and doesn't always look the way I think it should, and things don't always happen the way I hope they will or as fast as I want.

But I am fully aware there is a power greater than me who knows my deepest heart's desire and that power works in me and through me with my intention to completely deliver it!

[WolfyOne]

I was talking to my friend's daughter who is a freshman at the local high school and she was telling me about some of the things that are said to her bc of her size. I nearly fell over. I told her that she just needs to walk away from these people and if they continue to harass her, to go to the principal's office and tell them. This is affecting her GPA and she might not enter the tenth grade in the fall.


This is how lots of kids are these days.....very bold. The bigger the HS the worse it gets. The thing is, unless there is physical harm, the school won't do anything about words being said. It would be considered hearsay and chalked up to kids being kids. I wish there was an easy solution to how kids act today, but really, if they aren't taught right from wrong at home, they bring it with them through their life. If you don't get attention at home, you might look elsewhere for it. For example, lashing out at other kids, joining gangs, disrupting a classroom. Some kids have no idea what they are actually doing to another kid with hurtful words.

I hope the school can be of help to your friend's daughter. Another alternative may be home schooling or another school if it continues.

The future of our nation depends on these kids going into adulthood with the proper tools to survive or perhaps one day run it.

[moxie]

is this SPF 55 going to protect me today or am I going to come home looking like a red-headed freckley lobster.

[WolfyOne]

is this SPF 55 going to protect me today or am I going to come home looking like a red-headed freckley lobster.


Just don't forget to reapply when needed

[Mister Bent]

Math. Adding things up.

It makes me laugh.

[MissItalianDiva]

Laughing at how wrong an assumption can be...or how we choose to assume so we can continue using our walls. Hmmm....when are grown people going to just ask

[MissItalianDiva]

Now realizing I am pissed and need a walk....

[Miss Scarlett]

This week I will have my first session with a counselor recommended by my doctor. After much discussion we decided (translate that as I finally agreed after month and months and months...) it would be a good idea to address things like my food addiction and my Mom's death.

I've spoken to her a couple of times on the phone - something she likes to do prior to the initial appointment. (Guess it helps with baseline establishment or to put people at ease??)She seems to be a very nice person and very easy to talk with. Still I am apprehensive - dealing with painful issues is something I don't look forward to.

[T D]

How sleepy I am. I can't seem to keep my eyes open this weekend. Just a lazy chilly/windy weekend here ;)

[Andrew, Jr.]

Getting Annointed at Church today. I have a better perspective/outlook on my upcoming surgery. I will be glad once it is overwith.

[Dylan]

Why why WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY did I schedule work on Sunday?!?!?!


What The Hell Was I Thinking?,
Dylan

[Gemme]

Oh, how I am enjoying this day!

[Rook]

What could make this day better?
a landlord approved man-made tied rope hammock, my ♥ at my side, and a Pint.....
[i dont ask for much, no?]

[Dylan]

My client isn't ready today and wants to reschedule

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!! !!!!!!!!!


Thank You, Universe!,
Dylan

[WingsOnFire]

My upcoming week at work and upcoming changes in his job. I know he worries about me but I will be just fine. I will be the :waitinggirl: sitting at home growing my farm on farmville

[moxie]

Let the upchucking commence...

[Miss Scarlett]

Just finished watching the finale of LOST...not sure how I feel about it. I liked it but it was not what I expected. Cried a lot. Hope they'll have it online so I can watch it again. An enhanced version would be helpful.

One thing is for certain, I'm going to miss this show. :angry:

[Just_G]

FINALS WEEK!!! :beerbros: Ready for this first quarter to be over.....then 7 more to go!! Come ONNNNNNN Wednesday!! Then I will get 2 weeks off...suh-weet!!

I am also looking forward to Wednesday so my sister can have her plate and pins put in her leg so she can start healing! Busy week!!

[Spirit Dancer]

Wishing I had a magic wand.:sparklyheart:

[Gentle Tiger]

I could go for a CAI or ONYX.

I want a cigar.

That is all.

[Kätzchen]

That I will miss my youngest son when he leaves the nest this summer!

I will miss his funkadelic music that he plays in his car (among other things) -
I will miss him sooooOOOOOoOOOOOo much!
He's such a sweetie!
He keeps me on my toes!
I will have to reinvent myself far faster than I had
anticipated! LOL!

[Random]

That I need to go get my drivers license...

Such a small detail that keep slipping my mind, but, ummm is sort of important...

[PinkieLee]

What's on my mind right now...

Wishin' it was Sunday ~ 'cause that's my funday!

[Gemme]

That I need to go get my drivers license...

Such a small detail that keep slipping my mind, but, ummm is sort of important...

I just got mine renewed. The pic turned out better than I'd anticipated! :thumbsup:

Too bad it's only going to be good for a few months. :blink:

[SuperFemme]

I love the ocean so much.
The people of the OC?
Not so much.

[Kenna]

Anybody got any spare water wings to loan? I'm treading water today.

[Cowboi]

My BFF's grandson is sick, and they haven't found out what is wrong with him. Lots of test and blood work. I am worried about the little fellow...........

[Sachita]

Anybody got any spare water wings to loan? I'm treading water today.

that depends where you are. I have a kayak and canoe you can borrow! Hey a new invention.. pontoon boots!

[fiercegrrl]

hmm..i'm down to one eyebrow (and not so many hairs at that) should i just wax off what is left?

[SassyLeo]

I'm still in shock about the Oil Spill. I mean, really? We have no solution that works? Apparently these oil companies don't employe people/scientists to research fixes to natural disasters? Or fuck-ups?

And Kevin Costner (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/05/19/2010-05-19_gulf_oil_spill_bp_oks_tests_of_kevin_costners_i nvention__device_to_clean_oil_fro.html)???

:| :blink: :worried:

[Enchantress]

...on my mind: Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Pop Tarts. Ugh.

[Mister Bent]

...on my mind: Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Pop Tarts. Ugh.

You mean like these? (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=112925&postcount=2199)

[Spirit Dancer]

:deepthoughts:After waiting all day, the team finally
got down to business.
Now those little cells need to step up and do their job.:bullwhip:

now where can I go and meltdown

[Kenna]

I'm so tired.....

[apretty]

i really thought that my sudoku
'guessing' strategy was going
to work, this time. boo.

[Queerasfck]

i really thought that my sudoku
'guessing' strategy was going
to work, this time. boo.

She said with disappointment in her voice.

[Queerasfck]

I'm still in shock about the Oil Spill. I mean, really? We have no solution that works? Apparently these oil companies don't employe people/scientists to research fixes to natural disasters? Or fuck-ups?

And Kevin Costner (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/05/19/2010-05-19_gulf_oil_spill_bp_oks_tests_of_kevin_costners_i nvention__device_to_clean_oil_fro.html)???

:| :blink: :worried:



It totally is shocking to me as well. Have a back up plan, and a back up back up plan to the back up plan etc.!

[Gemme]

I'm wondering if a temper tantrum would work at my age....:thinking:....

[Queerasfck]

Tired of waiting for our 1958 trailer to be done at the shop. But I know the mechanic is doing a fine job. We talked to him for an hour on Saturday and he showed us all the ungrades he's doing. It's just been almost two weeks now.

Happy knowing that when we get it back we are going to have a lot of fun with it. Apretty is going to make curtains with little ball thingies on the end of them (whatever the technical term for it is I do not know) with vintage cowgirl and cowboy material. Also, we saw some really cute vintage looking pony lights I might have to get.
I will add my vintage (circa 1975) Steeler pennant.

Bummed knowing it's a three day weekend and we aren't going anywhere in it yet.

http://cdn1.ioffer.com/img/item/868/405/81/lg_IMG_8410.jpg

[apretty]

Tired of waiting for our 1958 trailer to be done at the shop. But I know the mechanic is doing a fine job. We talked to him for an hour on Saturday and he showed us all the ungrades he's doing. It's just been almost two weeks now.

Happy knowing that when we get it back we are going to have a lot of fun with it. Apretty is going to make curtains with little ball thingies on the end of them (whatever the technical term for it is I do not know) with vintage cowgirl and cowboy material. Also, we saw some really cute vintage looking pony lights I might have to get.
I will add my vintage (circa 1975) Steeler pennant.

Bummed knowing it's a three day weekend and we aren't going anywhere in it yet.

http://cdn1.ioffer.com/img/item/868/405/81/lg_IMG_8410.jpg

said in angry-hulk voice.

fyi: they're pompoms.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Cancer surgery tomorrow. I am nervous as all hell. :training: :shithappens:

[Spirit Dancer]

I'm wondering if a temper tantrum would work at my age....:thinking:....

I threw one yesterday, and a hissy fit too....so I say go ahead.:toast:

now the doctors know I mean business

[Diva]

Well poop.

My AC has been acting up for the past week. My handyman is here now.....it has frozen up...yes...there was actually ICE! And I'm low on freon (sp?).....I didn't know they still put freon in those things, but I have an older model. Also, my thermostat isn't functioning properly.

So thankfully, my [wonderful] handyman ~ who can do EVERYthing ~ is in the process of fixing it. $$$

<sigh>

[SassyLeo]

My PMS is through the roof today.

BLAH.

[Wryly]

stupid sinus headache.

[NJFemmie]

Why people in general feel the need to make mountains out of mole hills.
Keep it a mole hill for God's sake. Life is too short to be so fucking "anal retentive" about every god-danged thing, and honestly, no one gives a rats ass.

/end rant

[JustBeingMe]

Wondering the outcome of a thing that's going on today. Hmmm, I sure hope it's finally over with.

[apretty]

Well poop.

My AC has been acting up for the past week. My handyman is here now.....it has frozen up...yes...there was actually ICE! And I'm low on freon (sp?).....I didn't know they still put freon in those things, but I have an older model. Also, my thermostat isn't functioning properly.

So thankfully, my [wonderful] handyman ~ who can do EVERYthing ~ is in the process of fixing it. $$$

<sigh>



make sure that it will actually *hold* the freon-stuff and there aren't any links--otherwise you will have wasted (probably a couple of hundred dollars) on freon when you just need a new unit. good luck! a/c issues aren't fun!

[Kenna]

I am so happy I was going through each box, paper by paper, before I tossed anything out.
What's on my mind.... how on earth did I misplace this or stuff it in an old box to begin with?
I was initially going to post this in the "What made you sad today" thread... but, now that I've processed the feelings, it doesn't actually make me sad. I found baby "treasures" that belonged to my youngest son...things that used to hurt real bad to look at... his little hospital bands, a very tiny blue onezie with "Look Out World, Here I Come" and tiny foot prints (bought to bring him home in), a clipping of his dark wavy hair, a guardian angel pin attached to the onezie, his death certificate, obituary, "in memory" cards, and a picture of his little white casket covered in flowers and blue ribbons.

Preparing to move out of this State has been good for me... after all these years, I'm finding it easier to process old feelings and move on with new, happier ones. He's NOT forgotten, it just doesn't hurt as bad.

[Sachita]

I'm so tired

[JustBeingMe]

A phone call I had to make that didn't return any good news so to speak. I just wish there was a means to an end. UGH.

[Sassybren]

Going back to school at 50. Wow I've surprised myself with this one.
Took my daughter to a meeting today for course options and I took a placement test just for something to do. If it doesn't kill me it's gonna be an awesome decision.

[BestButchBoy]

Actually, I do find myself inclined to make passes at girls who wear glasses.

[SnackTime]

I threw one yesterday, and a hissy fit too....so I say go ahead.:toast:

now the doctors know I mean business

why does this not surprise me? <chuckles>

[Toofrufru]

As always a bb in a marble room LOL
I was thinking how proud I am of the person my girlfriend is in the world. She does the right thing all day everyday effortlessly. She does not even have to deal with an angel or devil. Its just instinctive. Do I tell her enough how wonderful I think she is? Or does she get the brunt of the crazy people I deal with everyday all with a smile? Why does being butch and being the strong one always make her get the crap that has been shoveled on me all day? Why doesn't she ever say enough already? I am without a shadow of a doubt the luckiest Fru, femme, girl, lesbian that ever perched herself on a pair of stilettos. What could I have ever done in my lowly life to ever to have deserved such a blessed life as the one I am living today? Such peace, love and kindness?

[sweetfemme247]

I am rather annoyed by people from another site having the nerve to message me and accuse me of lying about having leukemia, a few months back I had told everyone I had throat cancer well, its not something Im going to do die over, Im taking medication to shrink the nodules. I did have leukemia 5 years ago that has came back but im being positive. I am living my life as best I can and I dont appreciate people saying crap unless they know.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Fiercegrrl please clean out your messages. I can't leave you a response.

Thanks,
Andrew :tanning:

[Soft*Silver]

where is Braedon????

[Kätzchen]

it's getting to be late here and that I should probably get going!

It's been great hanging out here tonight and winding down after a long day!

*good night and sweet dreams to all*

:moonstars:

[Nat]

When I find myself down, the world looks one way. When I find hope again, it looks another way. But it hardly ever looks like I am getting even a tenth done of what I should. I really do admire the industrious.

[Random]

I just got mine renewed. The pic turned out better than I'd anticipated! :thumbsup:

Too bad it's only going to be good for a few months. :blink:

Wanna hear a funny...

So... I lost my drivers licence about three hours before we were heading out to San Antonio...

I was decluttering my purse and couldn't find it any where.. I remembered having it the day before when I went to the bank, but couldn't find it after I cleaned out my car..

Uh Oh...

So I had tossed the trash from my car into the dumpster at Micheles work..

Nods.. I went dumpster diving on the way to the airport... No.. DL...

Damn.. where did it go...

I made it through security on a wing, a prayer and a 20 yr old ID from missouri...

So.. The other day I head out to the DMV to replace my DL... Go in.. fill out paper work.. Wow, twenty people ahead of me... I know.. I will run out to the car and grab a book...

I get back into the DMV and flip my book around...

Out flies my DL...

The books in the back seat were orgn on my passanger seat.. The one that I grabbed had been in my purse, but got tossed into the back seat because the book sucked.. (I didn't remember it until I started reading it again..)

So.. I blew out my hair and put on full face make up in 87% humitity for nothing...

Grin... I still have until 6-12-10 to get a new one...

Yea....

[Soon]

someone who is far

:blah:

[diamondrose]

i am thinking about my extra credit assignment for college and trying to get motivated to start it ...

[Gemme]

A memory from long ago. *sigh*

[MsTinkerbelly]

Kindness and compassion (f)

[Wryly]

her - - wishing I could be closer.

[Random]

My heart...

I was thinking how by loving people we change.. for better and for worst..

When I was young, I was teased about my pollyanna view on the world.. My rose colored glasses were perment...

It was because I had never been tested... My heart had never really been broken, I had never experenced any real loss.. I had never really loved deeply..

The first time I loved deeply and lost... I had no idea what to do with the pain.. It happened so fast.. Simply, one day my world ended..I tried everything I knew to lessen the pain.. To be able to breath again..To the point of almost re-addicting to ANYTHING that might make it go away...

I survived.. but changed.. that first bit of scar tissue on my heart...

The second time I loved deeply and lost... It was a slow process that I could see happening, but couldn't change anything... It broke my heart.. That this shiny bright thing couldn't work...

I survived... but changed... more scar tissue...

The third time I loved deeply and lost... It was out of my control... One min it was there and then it was gone... My second worst fear come true... I thought I might go insane from the pain of it.. The world shifted again...

I survived... but changed.... more scar tissue...

Changed... that is the thing... You love someone enough to let them in.. That act in itself changes you... Makes you more than you were... It makes the risk of pain worth it... The learning, the lessons, the growth..

I learned so much about myself.. so many life lessons... so much about who I am..

Despite my worn, torn, patchwork heart... I still love.. I still am capable of giving love and receiving it..

I think.. It's different than when I was young and fresh... There are no stars in my eyes...While I still might swoon over words, over romantic gestures, my love is now rooted in reality.. in fact and deed... I now give my love based on respect and trust and friendship... Not because of a hand written book signed with a bloody thumb print.. Not because of words whispered in my ear...

It's funny... I used to say that my partner was home, my safe haven from the world.. Now.. I have created a home within myself.. and in doing so, have become someone else's home.. someone else's safe haven from the world..
I like that I can offer someone what once was offered to me... I'm just going to do a better job of making sure it's true...

[Jet]

I'm reading and watching a video on a dive to uncover Cleopatera's palace. But the oil spill is hampering divers and causing a nightmare for them.

The dispersants aren't working; they are causing the oil to disperse in small droplets which can enter the skins of fish and birds.

I don't think I have ever been so pissed about a major fuck up like the oil spill.
It's bad enough to see the oil spill from the air. Wait till you see the environment in the deep sea.

http://news.yahoo.com/video/business-15749628/20009720#video=20027082

[UofMfan]

I think I am coming down with a cold.

I just stopped at my favorite bakery and they made me some delicious fresh squeezed OJ. I also picked up some "Pops" vitamin C.

I am on fighting cold mode now. :blink:

[dark_crystal]

I'm reading and watching a video on a dive to uncover Cleopatera's palace. But the oil spill is hampering divers and causing a nightmare for them.

The dispersants aren't working; they are causing the oil to disperse in small droplets which can enter the skins of fish and birds.

I don't think I have ever been so pissed about a major fuck up like the oil spill.
It's bad enough to see the oil spill from the air. Wait till you see the environment in the deep sea.

http://news.yahoo.com/video/business-15749628/20009720#video=20027082

it's weird b/c it doesn't seem like this spill is as much of a topic of conversation for people as the Valdez was, and this one is worse...i don't know if the implications are too staggering to get our heads around or what...they are comparing it to a pemex spill that took 9 months to cap i think...or maybe the media isn't covering it as fully or as shrilly as Valdez?

is it just that we feel helpless? the govt and BP seem to be each pointing fingers at the other while avoiding the issue of whether or not anybody in the whole world is actually equipped to handle it

[BestButchBoy]

What will I have when I have it?

[Spirit Dancer]

Sleep Sleep, more sleep and yet that is impossible.
So off the finish the linens and dinner.

[Just_G]

1. My sister's surgery went great. 1 plate, 4 screws...and she is back in one piece again. Now I just pray that her pain is as minimal as possible when the pain blocker wears off! I am glad she will start to heal from here...it is a relief...HUGE relief.

2. It's official, my first quarter of school is over and I have felt very emotional about that all day. I know people get tired of hearing me talk about it, but when it is something that horrified me for 20 years and I was too scared to take that step all these years, it feels pretty fucking fabulous to complete my first quarter with an all "A" report card! Nobody knows what this means to me today...I did it!!

3. Work sucks ass! Gotta pay a certain amount of money by Friday at 5 or they are kickin' us out...that means pops is scrapin' money together any way he can and I will have no paycheck again this week. I am going to start selling off things I do not use any more...I fucking hate Craigslist!!

4. I cannot WAIT to see these smiling faces in Little Rock in 86 days....I need some fuel in my tank...it is runnin' low! And an abundance of hugs wouldn't hurt one bit!! :winky:

[Diva]

> > Cleopatra's Palace (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=cleopatra's%20palace&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7SKPB_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl) < < is in Egypt....it is flooded by approx. 20' of water ~ polluted water ~ but not from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It was pretty much leveled by an earthquake in the 400's.

Also, there has been quite a bit of coverage on the [heinous] oil spill tragedy here in Austin. The oil has now reached the marshlands of Louisiana and they will never be the same. Unlike the Valdeeze tragedy, there will be much more of a long~term effect on the wildlife and countless jobs will be lost and may never be recreated again. The last I heard, over 20,000 people are working ~ and failing ~ on trying to keep the oil from destroying the coastline of LA......AND......if the oil travels into the current loop, and it travels east and south, the coral reefs of southern Florida risk being destroyed.

So is that a big story? I'd say so. And...in the words of President Obama to a cabinet member, "Get the damn hole plugged!".

Yeah....it's on my mind.

[*Magic_and_Silk*]

I think I am coming down with a cold.

I just stopped at my favorite bakery and they made me some delicious fresh squeezed OJ. I also picked up some "Pops" vitamin C.

I am on fighting cold mode now. :blink:

Chicken soup?

Fluids?

A nice warm shower?

[UofMfan]

Chicken soup?

Fluids?

A nice warm shower?

Chicken soup: Does the one in the cup of soup count?

Fluids: Check

A nice warm shower: Took one this morning, perhaps another one before bed?

Thank you :)

[*Magic_and_Silk*]

Chicken soup: Does the one in the cup of soup count?

Fluids: Check

A nice warm shower: Took one this morning, perhaps another one before bed?

Thank you :)

Yes, the one in the cup of soup DOES count.

[adorable]

CNN and the horror going on in the gulf. Wow. Just wow. The destruction of the marshes and breeding grounds. This is already a catastrophe.

[Blade]

T-Fal look out fire ants here I come! Now what did I do with it, oh yeah in the building.......

[ruthie14]

Just got contacted by University of Pheonix... wondering if I should sign up.. thier "councellor" aka salesman Craig, is suppose to call me tomorrow night with details. hmmmm Anyone have any experience with them?

[dark_crystal]

Just got contacted by University of Pheonix... wondering if I should sign up.. thier "councellor" aka salesman Craig, is suppose to call me tomorrow night with details. hmmmm Anyone have any experience with them?

my sister has her Bachelor's from there and it "works" like any other Bachelor's (e.g. qualifies her for higher hourly wage than non-degree holders in same job) it is a legitimate degree and they worked her pretty hard

[dark_crystal]

my directors are blowing smoke up my heinie! it is time to write next year's budget and there are things i want for my department that they keep sending me back to "research" more...they are just trying to keep me busy "researching" until after the dealine passes

and every time i send them the results of my "research" they act like they have no idea what i am talking about and ask me questions about stuff i explained three e-mails ago!

i am smarter than i look, people!

[UofMfan]

Yes, the one in the cup of soup DOES count.

Chicken soup: Check, just had one of those :)

[ruthie14]

Thanks dc... wanted to hear it from someone else before I listen to the sales pitch! lol
:outfield:

my sister has her Bachelor's from there and it "works" like any other Bachelor's (e.g. qualifies her for higher hourly wage than non-degree holders in same job) it is a legitimate degree and they worked her pretty hard

[Blade]

Think my new favorite show comes on tonight.......ummmm I can't think of the name of it. It has Bear Grylls in it......

[Soft*Silver]

I am using my central air for the first time..and it works. I cant believe I got this house for so little, and it all works, (knock on wood) and even if it didnt, it came with a year warranty...

how did I get so lucky?

[Waldo]

Happy to have finally braved the motor vehicle department and made myself street legal. I've been procrastinating it for over two years. *shaking head*

[JustLovelyJenn]

Just how much a TRULY supportive presence in my life can make a real difference.... Just how much i didn't realize that what i was looking for was my Daddy, and how much i am glad to have Hym in my life.

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Ms. Dark,

My former regional manager was like this. They all got a surprise when I was busting shit out of the top of my head after only being on the job for less than a year..The end result? I had a bad anxiety attack and quit my job less than three weeks later. This company worked me and several other managers to the bone and never thanked us for it...

Have a good night!

Zimmy

my directors are blowing smoke up my heinie! it is time to write next year's budget and there are things i want for my department that they keep sending me back to "research" more...they are just trying to keep me busy "researching" until after the dealine passes

and every time i send them the results of my "research" they act like they have no idea what i am talking about and ask me questions about stuff i explained three e-mails ago!

i am smarter than i look, people!

[Zimmeh]

Heya Ruthie,

Be careful of that sales pitch. The one DeVry gave me, sounded wonderful and I signed up for my Bachelors in the Business Information Systems and I graduated in 2006 but could never get a job in that field. I spent over $65 grand on that degree that I cannot use, since most companies here in Florida aren't hiring. If you can get into a state school, which is much cheaper, go that route. Private schools don't offer many grants or scholarships to their students. I loved the education I got from DeVry, but I ended up getting a job in retail to pay my bills and my student loans are still in deferment. Do some research on your own before the admissions rep contacts you again. I know DeVry has been involved in four class action lawsuits because of the untruths they told ppl.

Hope this helps,

Zimmy

Just got contacted by University of Pheonix... wondering if I should sign up.. thier "councellor" aka salesman Craig, is suppose to call me tomorrow night with details. hmmmm Anyone have any experience with them?

[WolfyOne]

Pizza gave me heartburn
Waited to long to take a pill
Betting I'll be up for hours before it'll let me sleep

[dark_crystal]

Think my new favorite show comes on tonight.......ummmm I can't think of the name of it. It has Bear Grylls in it......

omg i used to love "Man vs. Wild" but i don't have cable anymore...i am glad to hear he is still working though lol

[Oneida]

A friend from here whose Mom is quite sick. And my Mom, who is also battling cancer. And my neighbor whose husband passed away from cancer last week at age 61. And one of my closest girlfriends who had polyps removed this week and while in there, the doc found a something he was not expecting.

Prayers.

[Medusa]

On my mind today:

People think in polar terms. They bifurcate into black and white because the gray is either uncomfortable, scary, or a hue that they can't recognize. In the bifurcation process, something is lost. Erased. Crumbled. Smashed down.
Cut a cake in half and dare it to happen without the tiniest crumb falling on the counter. Cut a baby in half and watch it die.

Our need to parse, to label, to identify, to section, to separate is so great that we are willing to chance a loss, even the tiniest amount, to be comfortable.
Sometimes we don't call it "parsing" or "sectioning", instead we say that it is better for the plant to snip off the extra leaves. Easier to eat the cake when it has been cut. Quicker to find our shoes if the box has a neat little label on it.
We even go as far as to call that "work" when it is actually the avoidance of work.
We call that "streamlining the process" when it actually hinders it on a greater scale.
We call it "less messy" to cut the cake and let the crumbs fall where they will so that we have a nice, neat section of sweetness rather than digging into it with our hands and licking the crumbs from the counter since they, too, are part of the cake and took just as much effort to include.

We do that because we are human, and humans like things to be as uncomplicated as possible. Every now and then though, there will be a rare soul who is willing to dig through the unlabeled shoeboxes in the closet just for the sheer joy of the hunt.
The rare soul who will let the plant prune itself and be glad to marvel in the process.
The hungry soul who, rather than chance losing one iota of morsel, will dive head first into the cake and lap it up as if bobbing for apples, icing coating their eyebrows, and the soft underbelly of chocolate or vanilla sponge coating the back of their throat.

The sensitive who will defy the Soloman's of this world and say, "Do not cut the baby, let her live."

[apretty]

medusa's post:

the other night i was eating a salad and half way through i noticed that i was using my fingers instead of the fork. and it was fun--i had bought this buttery baby organic lettuce and the feel of it was so soft and i didn't even stop myself after i realized--it was far too enjoyable to do something that was *bad* and it was like twice the experience of using a fork. :)

[WolfyOne]

We have another kitty with a mouth infection and I've called 3 vets in town to get prices for a swab and biopsy that our vet said Shadow would need to get to the core of her problem. Our country vet isn't equipped to do testing and the antibiotic Shadow has been on isn't working. Anyhow, I've been quoted anywhere from $200 to $400 depending on the tests and if she has to be put out to do them. Considering we already spend $200 a month on food and cat litter each month, this is way more than we expected. I thought I was falling apart before I started making calls because we lost Silver just after Christmas to this. I am now scared we will lose another one of our rescues and it really hurts. I even called the teaching school and they aren't any cheaper.

[dark_crystal]

We have another kitty with a mouth infection and I've called 3 vets in town to get prices for a swab and biopsy that our vet said Shadow would need to get to the core of her problem. Our country vet isn't equipped to do testing and the antibiotic Shadow has been on isn't working. Anyhow, I've been quoted anywhere from $200 to $400 depending on the tests and if she has to be put out to do them. Considering we already spend $200 a month on food and cat litter each month, this is way more than we expected. I thought I was falling apart before I started making calls because we lost Silver just after Christmas to this. I am now scared we will lose another one of our rescues and it really hurts. I even called the teaching school and they aren't any cheaper.

i feel you on the vet bills! i have a fifteen year old rat terrier and his age seems to weigh a little heavier on him every day almost- and i love him beyond all reason- i have spent hundreds upon hundreds of dollars just getting him through the last six months and i will continue to do so as long a God lets me keep him

[femmedyke]

Last my lover brought me home an itty bitty kitten, sick with a URI. It's been over a year since we've fostered, but I just love it. Anywho. .
today she took the kitten with her and I've missed them both so much, but now it's almost five and I'm lactating (bwahahaha) and wish they would come home so I can kiss her all over.

I'm thinking of calling her Tulip or maybe Flower. I'll know more about her when she starts feeling better. Right now she's just my little kitten-head. Gah!

[WolfyOne]

i feel you on the vet bills! i have a fifteen year old rat terrier and his age seems to weigh a little heavier on him every day almost- and i love him beyond all reason- i have spent hundreds upon hundreds of dollars just getting him through the last six months and i will continue to do so as long a God lets me keep him


Thanks, I understand old age in an animal. I've done the same thing in the past with my older animals. Thing is, Shadow isn't even 2 years old. She was born in captivity or that's what I like to call it because I trapped her momma when she was pregnant with her. She was born in a makeshift pen attached to a dog house on the front porch of our old house.

I'll say a prayer for your rat terrier to help ease the pain.

[fiercegrrl]

i had to stop eating last night to get ready for my surgery tomorrow. which isn't until the evening. i am cranky. and hungry. and doing a damn bowel prep. but tomorrow i will be even more cranky and hungry since i won't even get to drink anything. doctors are evil.

[Blade]

Wondering how on earth that little Kill Deer moma, lays such HUGE :farmeggs:. She is smaller than a robin, and her eggs are big as golf balls. Shakes head, that makes me hurt for her......

[Oneida]

i had to stop eating last night to get ready for my surgery tomorrow. which isn't until the evening. i am cranky. and hungry. and doing a damn bowel prep. but tomorrow i will be even more cranky and hungry since i won't even get to drink anything. doctors are evil.

Cancer is evil. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. I remember the bowel prep was not high on Mom's hit parade, either!! Positive thoughts.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Waiting for the results. It is driving me crazy with anxiety. Cancer is evil. I hate cancer. Hate it with a passion.

[Rook]

Oh brother...

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/3504


http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20387

[Kenna]

Dancing in my kitchen....

[Tommi]

Waiting for the results. It is driving me crazy with anxiety. Cancer is evil. I hate cancer. Hate it with a passion.



Taking a deep breath with you, as I recall that Stinkin' waiting game.
Taking that passion and living the best we can, as we have beat the odds so far.
Any news from Fiercegrrl?

Prayers that the good resulst come fast, and if not the ones we want, that we can deal with this crap one more time/ :hockey::hockey:

Love ya Andrew ((((((((((((Love ya Andrew))))))))))).
Tommi and all the critters

[fiercegrrl]

Taking a deep breath with you, as I recall that Stinkin' waiting game.
Taking that passion and living the best we can, as we have beat the odds so far.
Any news from Fiercegrrl?

Prayers that the good resulst come fast, and if not the ones we want, that we can deal with this crap one more time/ :hockey::hockey:

Love ya Andrew ((((((((((((Love ya Andrew))))))))))).
Tommi and all the critters


hi Tommi-
i've got surgery this afternoon. i'm anxiously waiting around for it to be time to go to the hospital. i'm sure this will go fine. ii'm just not looking forward to the giant incision again. ow!

[Tommi]

hi Tommi-
i've got surgery this afternoon. i'm anxiously waiting around for it to be time to go to the hospital. i'm sure this will go fine. ii'm just not looking forward to the giant incision again. ow!

Stay in touch.
:pile: We are out here for you.

[dark_crystal]

*prayers for all those fighting cancer in this thread and on this site...and for cancer survivors that they will stay clear*

[NJFemmie]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-cat-wants-to-slap.jpg

[Lillie]

FAILBLOG!!!!!!!!..NEED A GIGGLE!

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/129117202720882852.jpg


http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/129187835116269704.jpg


http://cheezfailbooking.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-facebook-bug-on-scree.png?w=487&h=136

[Random]

My damn brain won't work..

It's keeping my words captive..

[dark_crystal]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-cat-wants-to-slap.jpg

FAILBLOG!!!!!!!!..NEED A GIGGLE!

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/129117202720882852.jpg


http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/129187835116269704.jpg


http://cheezfailbooking.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-facebook-bug-on-scree.png?w=487&h=136

i spent 3 hours on the info desk today looking at the entire cheezburger network i think...this is my 7th day in a row to work i am DONE

[The_Lady_Snow]

peseta

:deepthoughts:

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Ms. Dark,

For $10 a month, you can get a NetFlix account and watch a lot of shows on the internet and order dvd's as well. That is how I was able to get caught up on the Bones tv show.

Have a good night,

Zimmy

omg i used to love "Man vs. Wild" but i don't have cable anymore...i am glad to hear he is still working though lol

[Kätzchen]

A memory from long ago. *sigh*

Gemme? I had a day like that recently - going through a memory from long ago... Thanks for being such a supportive Femme friend!

:rose:

[Gemme]

Is it kismet? Destiny? Insanity?

Or a twisted blend of all of the above?

[SuperFemme]

The last thing that went through my mind was my butt. When it hit a windshield.

[JakeTulane]

murmurs...levee.

[~Bo]

Why is my 4-day weekend going so fast? :overreaction:

[Nat]

hrCVu25wQ5s

[AtLast]

The men and women in our military are more on my mind than usual because it is Memorial Day weekend.

I think about those that served and went to war in the past, but, we have been engaged in Iraq & Afghanistan for a very long time and those serving have been deployed so many times.

Yes, I get upset with the politicians and reasons for our going to war currently, but, I do think about the troops and do thank them for serving.

Not really from a big military family, yet, relatives of mine have been serving stints in the military since WWII. Enlisted only, no officers. Just a lot of grunts! I'm proud of them, however and know there are quite a few members that have kin serving now. I wish them all the best in safety and when they come home. Hopefully, soon, they will stay home!

[firie]

I love my mister!

[Kenna]

How good it will feel in a few minutes to soak in the tub....
I HOPE I didn't pack all the towels!!
Somebody wanna hand me the vanilla honey body silk?
:eyebat: :eyebat:

[Sam]

remembering how stupid i was 5+ years ago.
i should have tried harder
being the said player that i was, i walked

now i could just kick myself

[apretty]

ez ripped my panties!

[Gemme]

Today was pretty damn awesome. I got to wake up to someone nice, see a friend I haven't seen in forever, said friend fixed not only my computer issue but the issues the whole house has been having as well, and I sent said friend packing not long after the Azteca debacle. :blink:

[AtLast]

Today was pretty damn awesome. I got to wake up to someone nice, see a friend I haven't seen in forever, said friend fixed not only my computer issue but the issues the whole house has been having as well, and I sent said friend packing not long after the Azteca debacle. :blink:

Well, now!

[Venus007]

My family who served and died in many wars. We were poor, Irish cannon fodder by in large. Although ideologically I may not support the rationale behind the military action I do honor and support the men and women who have protected my freedom through the generations. Thank you for your risk and sacrifice.

[Miss Scarlett]

Yesterday I took my phone over to Verizon for a troubleshoot. They downloaded some new software and hopefully that will take care of all the BS...we shall see.

My original Alias2 was nothing but trouble - losing signal and falling apart. So they sent me a replacement phone - "Certified Like New" aka someone else's problem. (They replaced the phone because things fell off of it not because it was losing signal and dropping calls.) They assured me that this phone had been checked out and was up to like new factory specs - you know, the same standards as my brand new original model.... :twitch:

I was horrified to learn that had I bought (yes, it was not free) my phone a few weeks later I would have had to purchase an additional "data package" at $9.95/month. This would enable me to do things like check email and surf the web (within data usage limits); 2 things I don't need to do from my phone and that my phone does not need in order to function. All because I prefer a QWERTY keyboard for text - my boss communicates with me by text from the courthouse, etc.

According to Verizon I am "grandfathered in" so if I replace this phone again with the same model I don't need to change my plan. But if I change models then I will need to sign up for that additional service if the new model "requires" it. What a rip off! According to the Verizon rep I spoke to over the phone the industry is moving away from phones that happen to have data functions to data devices that happen to have phone functions. (Oh, and if I want to change models they will be more than happy to do that for me with a "Certified Like New" edition of another model at a cost of at least $99. My reply was for another $76 or so I can cancel my plan, change carriers and get a new phone.)

That is silly - it's all about making $$$$$$$$$$. It's only a matter of time before they figure out a way to extort more money from folks with phones that only make calls and send texts.

[cinderella]

How odd and contrary we humans are...
When I can leave the house & roam around to my heart's content - I don't. Now that I'm stuck here 'til my windshield gets replaced so I can pass inspection, I'm itching to get out and about...go figure. But, I've always been like that - wanting what I can't have...guess I'll never grow up!

[Guy]

How odd and contrary we humans are...
When I can leave the house & roam around to my heart's content - I don't. Now that I'm stuck here 'til my windshield gets replaced so I can pass inspection, I'm itching to get out and about...go figure. But, I've always been like that - wanting what I can't have...guess I'll never grow up!

Funny.

This happens to me when I run out of milk.

I suddenly have the urge for anything that requires milk in the ingredient.