What is on your mind

[Rufusboi]

I'm sick of students who won't take responsibility for their grade and email me blaming everyone but themselves.

Rugus

[Bit]

Oooops... guess it's a good thing the bank is open today... have to go put money in the account right away. I lost track of how much was in which account...

[Diva]

WHY am I sitting here when I have things to DO! <giggle>

I blame Jack and Medusa. :coffee:

[apretty]

i'm being forced to listen to xmas carols, it's been days. send back up.

[apretty]

The most interesting conversation about folks in Arizona.

ewwwweeeeee!

oh really? do share.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

HOOK EM HORNS

BIG 12 CHAMPIONS

[purepisces]

I’m wondering why, as I near forty, I am still afraid of my mother? Will I never be able to let go of the memories of the angry, violent women she used to be? How do I reconcile the past with the present? She’s a different person than she was, but spending time with her still leaves me a mess.

I hope that I can find a way to forgive her before it’s too late.

[morningstar55]

im parked for the night .. and almost into erie pa .. and ran out of hours .can you believe that??? damm almost to buffalo *sigh* .by 180 miles . well i gotta sit here for the next 10 hrs.. .. soo eating some jello and catching up on stuff here..... :oheh

[NotAnAverageGuy]

that hard water stains are a BITCH

[Gemme]

I am exhausted and befuddled http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f98opUNuVXc/SPmm5WJ4-kI/AAAAAAAAC84/lH-PuYLaDRw/s400/ostrich.jpg

I see you've seen me first thing in the morning. :eyebat:

WHY am I sitting here when I have things to DO! <giggle>

I blame Jack and Medusa. :coffee:

Is that our new fallback? If someone is to blame, it's Jack, Medusa or bothof them?

I'm okay with that. :cool:

[WolfyOne]

Sitting here laughing at Gemmes responses :lol2:

[JustLovelyJenn]

How life is one big roller coaster and whenever you think things will settle out and run smooth for a while a twist or a loop or a drop is inevitable. And that's not always a bad thing. :thumbsup:

[Toofrufru]

Hmmmmmmmm I wonder how much shit my brother is gonna give me when he sees I bought the pup a snuggie to match mine?
He was shivering!

[Words]

My parents are getting old.

Watching my mother literally crawl up the stairs today was heartbreaking.

[Kimbo]

Insomnia and menopause....I think they go hand in hand. It's no wonder I find myself nodding out for short spurts at different times of the day. Thinking I don't want to take pills just to help me sleep. Learning that any day I can sleep for more than 3 hours without waking is a good thing. Wondering how long it can go on before it could become a health issue.

Wolfy, it already is a health issue, you should speak to your Dr. about it. Many things can be managed with alternative options rather than narcotics, I am successfully managing my symptoms with a strict diet, supplements/vitamins and strict wake and sleep schedules. Don't let your symptoms get out of control like mine did...it's hell!! This stuff not only impacts you but it impacts those around you, I learned the hard way. Take control of it--the kitties will love you for it!!

[SassyLeo]

How much I :cheer: discovering new music :musicnote:

[Cantwin4losing]

I wish she would just shut up so I can tell her that it's over.. :dots:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

that I can't wait to be gone from this damn town for a day or so, i always enjoy my lil get away times down in the country

[Softly]

my head hurts :(
I am going to have a super busy week!

:penguin:

[Penelope]

I wish I knew where my cheesecake recipe book was hiding. :deepthoughts:

[Vlasta]

I need to get sleepy 4 am comes too fast .... I have so much on my mind a school , holidays and much more ..... every time I try to go sleep .. I turn off light and my list " things to do " running through my head . :(

[Gemme]

Today has been fantastic thus far! I haven't needed :duct: or :kungfu: or :analprobe: at all and I haven't told anyone to :shutup: either.

It's easy being a good girl when things go my way. :blueheels:

[Surayna]

Thinkin' 'bout our birthdays. Mine is on the 19th and her's is on the 20th. Thinkin' we are going to have some FUN!

[Leigh]

I have alot of things on My mind right now, too many to mention here except to say that 2010 is going to be a year of change for Me (as well as a year of growth) because next year I will be 30 yrs old and its about high time I grew up!!!!

[SassyLeo]

Legwarmers are back.

And I admit it. :shocking:

I want a pair.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Dexter - Disc 4 of Season 3

[Gemme]

Snow all over the place and I'm not getting any!!!

I am a ninja to the snow; it cannot find me. :ninja:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :cracked:

[weatherboi]

She is on my mind

[NotAnAverageGuy]

how fucking tired I am, I had maybe an hour sleep last night and a hour nap today

ugh bedtime early for me

[violaine]

a cup of hot chocolate with soy milk

:snowysmiley:

gemme can have the snow and high winds -50 mph tomorrow!

[Pixie]

How much I respect honesty....even though the content can still hurt....the sting is less intense and shorter lived....

.....although the content still hurts....

[Gemme]

a cup of hot chocolate with soy milk

:snowysmiley:

gemme can have the snow and high winds -50 mph tomorrow!

Not a chance! I'm the snow ninja. :ninja:

I like it but the idea of it, at least for the next 17 days, makes me :twitch:.

For the past 3 years, there's been a HUGE storm here between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The kind of storm that knocks out people's power/heat for weeks. Icky storms that no one wishes on their enemy. So, I won't relax until December 26th. Then, it can snow. I shall allow it.

On my mind now is that I just cried while watching a half hour Disney special called Prep & Landing. Yep, I'm a wuss. :blues:

[Andrew, Jr.]

Gemme,

I had to laugh at your posts on snow. Snow IS everywhere! :anothersnowman: But I have no snow either. I think I may have to join your snow ninja team. :ninja: I think in order for us to have a snowball fight with anyone, we will have to travel north...maybe to Canada.:canada::snowballfight: I will take the :scooter: and you can :flying:. :cheesy:

[apretty]

:unicorn::unicorn::unicorn::unicorn::unicorn:

:tiger:

It's EZ Tigers bday, he's got an interview this morning and he doesn't want a thread. Sucha shame.

:unicorn::unicorn::unicorn::unicorn::unicorn:

[apretty]

Legwarmers are back.

And I admit it. :shocking:

I want a pair.

my niece (4 months) has a pink pair with ponies allover.

i want those leg warmers (and we also want to steal the baby)!

[Kenna]

Sitting here laughing at Gemmes responses :lol2:

LOL same here! Thanks for the smiles, Gemme!!

[PinkieLee]

YouTube- Beth Hart - Learning To Live


I keep my head on straight
And my eyes wide open
I try to move forward
Wishing and hoping
I took a hold of myself
In the middle of November
Don’t you look back now
Is all I can remember

I feel like I’m leaving
Like I’m leaving home
Like the clouds are parting, and I’m not alone

I’m learning to live
Living to learn
Starting to sing my song
Right, or wrong
Breaking away
Setting me free
Free to be, my own me
I’m learning to live

I got my vanity crisis
From my beautiful mother
I’m not gonna go there
I’m anything other
Take another deep breath now
It’s just one more hurdle
I’m breaking this line
Before it comes full circle

I feel like I’m leaving
Like I’m leaving home
Like the clouds are parting, and I’m not alone

I’m learning to live
Living to learn
Starting to sing my song
Right, or wrong
Breaking away
Setting me free
Free to be, my own me

I found a place, where I can lay my shit down
Somewhere that I can finally be myself - be myself

[NotAnAverageGuy]

that my neighbors are all gonna get whats coming to them in the long run, they have already been warned by management, several times I may add and I can't wait till that day comes and I can finally get some quiet around here till I can get the money up to move.

[Gemme]

Gemme,

I had to laugh at your posts on snow. Snow IS everywhere! :anothersnowman: But I have no snow either. I think I may have to join your snow ninja team. :ninja: I think in order for us to have a snowball fight with anyone, we will have to travel north...maybe to Canada.:canada::snowballfight: I will take the :scooter: and you can :flying:. :cheesy:

You're on!

:unicorn::unicorn:

:tiger:

It's EZ Tigers bday, he's got an interview this morning and he doesn't want a thread. Sucha shame.

:unicorn::unicorn:


Happy Birthday, EZ Tiger!

LOL same here! Thanks for the smiles, Gemme!!

Any time!

[WolfyOne]

With Mindy's help, I'm trying to bring buttboi to my siggy line.......he's been missed.

[WolfyOne]

YEAH!!!

Buttboi
Has
Arrived

[JustLovelyJenn]

I haven't been posting enough. My brain has been so preoccupied with sorting all of this stuff out... I should be posting anyway... getting it out of my head and releasing it so I can look at it more objectively is a good thing... doesn't matter now anyway, all sorted, and looking so wonderful for the future right now. I love my life.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I can't stand hardwater stains and have no clue how to get rid of them

[Kenna]

missin' my momma's favorite doggy that we had to say good bye to this week...after 15 wonderful years with his sweet old soul and his big wonderful "critter hugs"...damn, I miss how he would lay his head in my lap and look at me with those big, loving eyes that said "you wuv me and you know it...can I have your donut?"

[NotAnAverageGuy]

My biological mother makes me wanna vomit

How can someone do the things she has done and act like its not her fault?

[violaine]

watercolur crows

[Kenna]

To quote Winnie the Pooh ... "Oh bother."
Where's my paddle?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__GnFUUUjo5o/Srx_4xYE2WI/AAAAAAAAABg/pah886UiYJ4/s320/winnie-the-pooh-rafting.jpg

[NotAnAverageGuy]

my dog stole my pillow again, she does this when she is upset with me

[Penelope]

Times are tough, people are cutting back everywhere, even at work. My profitable firm has completely scaled back the holiday party the last couple of years. They bought less Christmas cards to send to clients (my boss isn't sending any this year). I've noticed we've received less cards already, too. The firm has also implemented different HR policies, such as forcing us to use our personal time off on mandated days, not days we choose, to save money (somehow).

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I should have gone to sleep but I didn't

[Kenna]

I should have gone to sleep but I didn't SAME HERE!! working on just a few hours sleep and have a full day ahead!!

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/captioncall/0715squirrel-with-coffee-cup.jpg

Bully & I just made a fresh pot of hazelnut coffee... there's plenty to share.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

SAME HERE!! working on just a few hours sleep and have a full day ahead!!

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/captioncall/0715squirrel-with-coffee-cup.jpg

Bully & I just made a fresh pot of hazelnut coffee... there's plenty to share.



Now that is a cute pic!!!!

[Diva]

My daughter.....

My [interesting] half~sister.....

And.....

[KayCee]

Our first Christmas together!

[NJFemmie]

:deepthoughts:
Trying to figure out what else to get Mare for Christmas ....
:deepthoughts:

[WolfyOne]

:deepthoughts:
Trying to figure out what else to get Mare for Christmas ....
:deepthoughts:


A little black kitten...you know you want it.

[Andrew, Jr.]

If my father is going to survive. I have such mixed feelings over this.

Holiday Parties :party::danceparty::smileyXmasTree::xmascandle:

Just soo much going on right now :deepthoughts:

[Gemme]

My skin on my pinkie knuckle cracking from the cold and dry air. Blech. :dozey:

[Kenna]

My skin on my pinkie knuckle cracking from the cold and dry air. Blech. :dozey:

Carmex lip balm does WONDERS for chapped and sore hands, elbows and heals!! WONDERS! Better than ANY lotion I have ever used. My mom uses it on her thumbs and palms where she has eczema and she really sees/feels a difference. It makes the skin supple & keeps it from cracking. Then, when a friend had really chapped skin on her hands so bad they would crack & bleed (she worked on her poultry farm in the nasty cold & wet weather), we gave her a bag of the little jars of Carmex...she started using it daily like lotion and within a week her skin had improved considerably. Plus, if she used it before going outside to work, it gave her hands a barrier to the cold air. I used it often when I worked in cold warehouses and my hands would get very raw... LOVE IT!! (but it does burn just a tad when you apply it to chapped/cracked skin...but it soon becomes soothing.) A trick I learned was to apply it after a warm bath before bed and wear gloves or socks for a short time to allow it to soak in. http://www.mycarmex.com/our-products/default.aspx

[Gemme]

Carmex lip balm does WONDERS for chapped and sore hands, elbows and heals!! WONDERS! Better than ANY lotion I have ever used. My mom uses it on her thumbs and palms where she has eczema and she really sees/feels a difference. It makes the skin supple & keeps it from cracking. Then, when a friend had really chapped skin on her hands so bad they would crack & bleed (she worked on her poultry farm in the nasty cold & wet weather), we gave her a bag of the little jars of Carmex...she started using it daily like lotion and within a week her skin had improved considerably. Plus, if she used it before going outside to work, it gave her hands a barrier to the cold air. I used it often when I worked in cold warehouses and my hands would get very raw... LOVE IT!! (but it does burn just a tad when you apply it to chapped/cracked skin...but it soon becomes soothing.) A trick I learned was to apply it after a warm bath before bed and wear gloves or socks for a short time to allow it to soak in. http://www.mycarmex.com/our-products/default.aspx

Thanks for the suggestion!

I use Neutrogena Norwegian Formula, which works great for me as a general rule. But my skin is so sensitive and dry and cracks like nobody's business that it's actually treated best by prescription creams. I just don't have the money to get to the dermie and to pay for the good stuff this year so I am rationing out the remaining stuff I have left.

In the meantime, it hurts. :(

[NotAnAverageGuy]

That dinner is being eaten a lil too late

[Pixie]

:countpetal:That I dance the fine line between alone and lonely on a daily. :countpetal:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

my days and night are way totally mixed up

[Andrew, Jr.]

Starbucks Coffee - Xmas Blend :thumbsup:

[violaine]

:aboriginal:

lunch, a walk, and photography.

[Jet]

beating the odds....

[Kimbo]

on my mind is the time of about 3:ish this morning---yum-yum-yum

:flowers:

[UofMfan]

Irrational thoughts...

[Surayna]

I am so tired, and so frustrated with this flood. Just discovered my kids baby books and the notebooks of letters I kept for them when I was pregnant are all soaked and ruined. I am beyond frustrated at this point.

The landlord is being a prick. We are cleaning all this up ourselves, even though it was none of the tenants fault this happened. I suspect I am going to end up having to get a lawyer to get compensated for the time and effort we are having to put into this.

As for the stuff that is ruined, no telling if any of us will be compensated. He was negligent in that he knew the roof was having problems and he hasn't fixed it. It was because of the roof problems that the pipe froze. It was because he poured hot water on the frozen pipe that it burst. This sucks!

[TIMBERWOLF]

Waiting for WT to finish folding the towels so we can get on the road to Austin..Im done eating my chicken strips and her homemade ranch(Yummers),got my big ole cup filled with ice for the road trip.....:paw:

[Pixie]

If Im gonna survive this weekend of rehearsal....I can feel the heat of hell already boiling my skin.....but I love it and its worth weekends like this one. Also about how my painting turned out....contemplating...

[hottprof]

Yet another Friday night BORED...

I need friends who are not going to stand me up all the time... crap on them... dang it

Grumbles: grof:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

This rain makes me sleepy

[amiyesiam]

I am so tired, and so frustrated with this flood. Just discovered my kids baby books and the notebooks of letters I kept for them when I was pregnant are all soaked and ruined. I am beyond frustrated at this point.

The landlord is being a prick. We are cleaning all this up ourselves, even though it was none of the tenants fault this happened. I suspect I am going to end up having to get a lawyer to get compensated for the time and effort we are having to put into this.

As for the stuff that is ruined, no telling if any of us will be compensated. He was negligent in that he knew the roof was having problems and he hasn't fixed it. It was because of the roof problems that the pipe froze. It was because he poured hot water on the frozen pipe that it burst. This sucks!

I feel so bad for you
It is amazing how much one persons laziness can cause so much suffering.
Here in our town, One (1) yes one person fell asleep smoking in their apartment and 39 apartments burned down in the building. Most of them did not have renters insurance and have lost everything.
I hope things work out for you and for them.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I was looking out my front door and saw a baby skunk crossing the wet, traffic ridden road. Even though I do not like skunks, I felt bad for the lil one, I knew exactly where it was headed.... to the field behind my apartment complex, where it can be safe and find some food.

God's creatures never cease to amaze me.

[Surayna]

I feel so bad for you
It is amazing how much one persons laziness can cause so much suffering.
Here in our town, One (1) yes one person fell asleep smoking in their apartment and 39 apartments burned down in the building. Most of them did not have renters insurance and have lost everything.
I hope things work out for you and for them.


Wow! That sucks!

Out of 30 apartments here, we have 8 of us that were flooded out with over ankle deep water.

Now the breathing problems are setting in from breathing in all the fiberglass and asbestos for the last 3 days. This is not how I wanted to spend my winter break from school. We really should have been put up in hotels instead of having to stay here and get all this cleaned up.

[weatherboi]

I gotta a call this morning around 3 am telling me one of my closest friends from highschool is dead. He was a good guy and the first person I came out to. He has two great kids and a wife that loved him very much!! Matt, Matty, Matthew, I loved you very much and you will be missed by me. Thanks for taking a cinder block in a dress to the prom. He was a great spark of energy!!

[Diva]

Wow! That sucks!

Out of 30 apartments here, we have 8 of us that were flooded out with over ankle deep water.

Now the breathing problems are setting in from breathing in all the fiberglass and asbestos for the last 3 days. This is not how I wanted to spend my winter break from school. We really should have been put up in hotels instead of having to stay here and get all this cleaned up.



I cannot believe they are MAKING you stay!!!! This can't be right. You need to either report this to someone (I haven't a clue to whom!) and/or get some sort of legal action going with those 7 others.

Take good care. You're right....You should NOT be spending your winter break worrying about health issues whicn may arise from this dilemma!

My 2 cents....

[Blaze]

Diva is right, You need to take legal action! And get the board of Health involved because of the many health issues Surayna...

Now for my selfish random thought;
I know I haven't been very good all year.:boink:

But... Santa better bring me the 2010 Ferret calander!!! I seen three that I want, and I would settle for at least one of them..:rant:

[morningstar55]

welp....... im gonna take a nap.

i been up since 3am.. and on 4 hrs sleep..

posted a pic of the truck im driving now.. here.

my apt on wheels.. LOL

hey i have a fridge, micro wave, tv, full size bed that is soo comfy with a lot of pillows.. and my favorite blanklie.. heh..

anyways.... bbl.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/mytruck2009.jpg

[Andrew, Jr.]

How long the football game is going to be today, since NAVY is going to beat army. :cigar: :bbq: :football:

When my sinus headache & running nose will stop. :cough:

[Jet]

Sitting here with coffee, waking up from a hangover. I've decided I don't like coffee anymore.

[Queerasfck]

Smoked turkey.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Why does it have to be so flipping :cold: ?

I wonder when he will get online? :computer2:

I really need to go and get the :cuttree: out... I promised the kids we could do that today...

Oh and I really just like this pink dancing elephant, makes me smile. :elefant:

[violaine]

phone call just received about tomorrow early; recycling; baking a homemade vegan pot pie; & six feet under

[Andrew, Jr.]

NAVY 17

army 3

[WILDCAT]

... about the usual one hundred (at LEAST) things, but I am STILL stunned with my discovery from this past week's Monday night TV. If it wasn't sad enough watching the A&E channel "Intervention", and then the "Hoarders" shows... (on addiction and OCD behaviors), "STEVEN SEAGAL: LAWMAN" came on and I went into some kind of SHOCK!!

I had seen spoofs of him as he got older and out of shape (like myself) and felt bad - there's just certain types of humor that bring about "guilt" for me. But, I must admit during this reality show, in which he REALLY has become an official police chief - based on his name and movie background, and training as well - and I think I counted twenty-three, "based from my lifelong studies, practices and expertise in the martial arts"... quotes by him narrating the half hour show... I nearly had a fucking heart attack, watching HIM nearly have a heart attack... during a car chase scene - and he was the passenger, not the driver.

:thud:

He's still a bad ass though, and I've heard some good reviews of this show. (Considering the sources of course.) I was JUST IN SHOCK! No, still am...

And then I am more worried about the Ice Caps and the polar bears - even though Sarah P. said "they aren't in danger" this past week! (She is so bright, that should put all of our minds at ease.)


WILD

[NotAnAverageGuy]

chips and salsa

[hottprof]

why does it have to be cold AND rainy/sleety/icey when I have to drive to work... this is the kind of day to stay home and snuggle up with a blanket and watching a movie...

Smiles :frog:

[amiyesiam]

why does it have to be cold AND rainy/sleety/icey when I have to drive to work... this is the kind of day to stay home and snuggle up with a blanket and watching a movie...

Smiles :frog:


Welcome to PA
same sh**, different city here
still PA

[Andrew, Jr.]

:scarytv: because I am :cough:

[Kimbo]

Please, please, please don't be getting sick....

I will stay healthy..
I will stay healthy..
I will stay healthy..

[NotAnAverageGuy]

the chubby dog laying on my bed like she owns it, oh wait, she does

*rolls eyes*

[Kenna]

Wow! That sucks!

Out of 30 apartments here, we have 8 of us that were flooded out with over ankle deep water.

Now the breathing problems are setting in from breathing in all the fiberglass and asbestos for the last 3 days. This is not how I wanted to spend my winter break from school. We really should have been put up in hotels instead of having to stay here and get all this cleaned up.

These websites might help...at least in finding a resource (health or safety code agency, the Red Cross, your township administration office, etc) that may help... http://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1256.htm http://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1259_Habitability.htm as quoted: "What about repairs to the rental unit?
Immediately report any habitability or other problems to your landlord. Although you are not required to so, it may be more beneficial to report such problems in writing. It is against the law for a landlord to retaliate against you if you are seeking repairs." ... also, I'd check out the state asbestos laws and your local office of Environmental Protection Agency. I worked in asbestos abatement...it's the law here that he MUST have the asbestos removed by an EPA qualified contractor and if it can't be removed it must be encapsulated. Plus, there's the black mold to consider after a flood... you are SO correct, he should, by law, have found you suitable living quarters until the issue was resolved. He's such a slacker!! Remember, he can't retaliate against you if you stand up to him and take action against him. Here in PA, we could file a small claims law suit against him at our local magistrate office.

I really wish there was something I could do to help...I'm so sorry for your heartache and troubles.

[KayCee]

....THIS!

http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/animations/l/love_my_girlfriend-1921.gif

[Ms. Tabitha]

Travel arrangements :flying:
Daughter due sooner than planned and currently on bedrest :knitgirl:
:sparklyheart:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

That my family is so ass backwards sometimes, can't decide this, can't decide that, good god no wonder our holidays are so kaotic and stressful and I have to drink about 3 cases of beer in 5 days myself

[purepisces]

My dentist appointment this afternoon.

I have an irrational fear of the dentist and I've put off going for about six months, but I have to use the remains on my medical flex spending account before the end of the month.

I'm really getting nervous now; my appt. is only three hours away.:bolt:

p.s. By "getting nervous" I mean I'm freaking the hell out!

[hottprof]

That my family is so ass backwards sometimes, can't decide this, can't decide that, good god no wonder our holidays are so kaotic and stressful and I have to drink about 3 cases of beer in 5 days myself

Binge much....

more of a rant...

on my mind... well the fact that if I do not want to be someones friend anymore then they continue to ask me to be their friend and I still ignore them and then they do not get it... then I unfriend them and play it off like fb did it with out me then I get stuck having to re-friend them because of work... AHHHHH I hate FB...

Smiles :frog:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Binge much....

more of a rant...

on my mind... well the fact that if I do not want to be someones friend anymore then they continue to ask me to be their friend and I still ignore them and then they do not get it... then I unfriend them and play it off like fb did it with out me then I get stuck having to re-friend them because of work... AHHHHH I hate FB...

Smiles :frog:

yes and? :boink:

[Jet]

going back into seclusion; this will take some thought

[BornBronson]

Those crazy environmentalist...party on :frog:

And that wormhole in the sky :writer:.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Getting a wonderful gift today. :thumbsup::freak::cigar:

[Just_G]

It's not going to happen unless I make it happen! It starts tonight!:batmoose: I might be :hospital-snoopy: afterwards, but it will be so worth it! :cheer:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I need a damn haircut but I can't afford one at the guys hair cut place, ugh when did cutting someones hair get so expensive?

[Pixie]

-My sexy sissy and cougar self in houston...
-Money
-If my curls are ever gonna recover from highlighting my hair....
-Chit Chat
-what tomorrow will bring

[Kimbo]

On my mind:

All the things I need to complete in the next few weeks...major projects!

[SassyLeo]

http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kubqllPt1l1qzr04eo1_400.jpg

[Surayna]

All of the wonderful suggestions I have gotten on dealing with the flood issue.

Thanks!

All of the wonderful Christmas cards I have received, even though I haven't sent ours out yet.

Thanks!

My g/f and the foot rub I got tonight when I woke up with a sore foot after sleeping for several hours.

Thanks!

[WILDCAT]

right now I'm thinking I should probably do something with my parents for Christmas Day. No one has said a word about anything.

My brother nearly flipped out that we did not do Thanksgiving at my parents. (I went with them to their CHURCH dinner, and my one sister went along too - but, I saw folks from the community, it was nice and LOW KEYED!)

My brother wants my parents house for the main gatherings (where they mostly have always been), even willing to do all of the cooking and bring all of the food, etc... but, "can't have it at HIS house"...(?) Which he lives in the same town, two minutes away... we are all baffled? He just got a lot of work done on his house and should be showing it off? It's just getting a bit much for my parents, at their house.

Anyway, it is one of our family's greatest mysteries. *No, my brother doesn't store any stolen property. He's not growing pot, or manufacturing crack or anything illicit that we know of...?

We are all just dumbfounded. I could bring folks here, but... I don't cook for one thing... much. And half the people would have to be downstairs and the other half upstairs! LOL!! (That sounds good actually.) :o

My sister used to have nice dinners at her house (which is RIGHT across from my parents), but she has a Corgi quagmire.

I wasn't going to write all of this. Married With Children is not on yet.

:cuttree:..

*My sense of humor regarding my brother...

YAY, here's my dumb show now! Very good writing. (No wonder they wanted to shut down this show in the 70's or 80's. VERY PC "incorrect" and ahead of it's time. Like Family Guy now...):canadian: The queer lady (Amanda B.) here is VERY funny too! Just love her comedy. Hi, if you are reading this!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

finally knowing whats going on for Christmas with my family, it has put alot of ease on my parents and myself, this year it is going to be very low key at my brothers house, less presents than years before and time with family.

Also I can't wait till the 31st, my nephew will be born via C Section that day!!!!!

[theoddz]

........Incoming. :hiding:

Mother, that is. :D :awww:

This evening. :flying:

~Theo~ :):bouquet:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

........Incoming. :hiding:

Mother, that is. :D :awww:

This evening. :flying:

~Theo~ :):bouquet:

OH NO RUN MOM IS HERE (just joshing with ya)

[violaine]

http://discovermagazine.com/2003/aug/featscienceof

[theoddz]

OH NO RUN MOM IS HERE (just joshing with ya)

Oh no....you got it right!!!

I adore my mother....we both do....and it's always great to see her. But she's "no longer the woman who raised me", if that makes sense. Well, I take that back. She is, but she's gotten older, as we all have, and now it seems that the rolls have been reversed.....and I've never been good with children. So when she visits these days, it's both joyful yet heartbreaking, too, and it carries with it a lot of responsibility on me, and it's stressful. Last year, she slipped and fell while getting out of the shower in the small bathroom. It scared me to death and I spent the night in the ER with her, having her looked at and making sure she didn't break anything. She's 87...nearly 88 this April, so things like broken hips and falls are always things I worry about with her.

I'm really just glad she's coming. She's really in good health for her years, though her mind is what I worry about. She's slipping and getting confused. She has moments when she behaves as a child, and she can't hear all that well, either, so you tell her one thing and she "hears" another. At this point, though, I treasure each and every minute I have with her, because I'm sure we're getting down to the last few Christmases I'll have with this beautiful, strong, loving woman who has often told my sister and me, "I couldn't love either of you more if I'd had you myself." (we're adopted) ;):heartbeat::rrose:

So, that's kinda what I'm feeling and thinking today.

~Theo~ :):bouquet:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Oh no....you got it right!!!

I adore my mother....we both do....and it's always great to see her. But she's "no longer the woman who raised me", if that makes sense. Well, I take that back. She is, but she's gotten older, as we all have, and now it seems that the rolls have been reversed.....and I've never been good with children. So when she visits these days, it's both joyful yet heartbreaking, too, and it carries with it a lot of responsibility on me, and it's stressful. Last year, she slipped and fell while getting out of the shower in the small bathroom. It scared me to death and I spent the night in the ER with her, having her looked at and making sure she didn't break anything. She's 87...nearly 88 this April, so things like broken hips and falls are always things I worry about with her.

I'm really just glad she's coming. She's really in good health for her years, though her mind is what I worry about. She's slipping and getting confused. She has moments when she behaves as a child, and she can't hear all that well, either, so you tell her one thing and she "hears" another. At this point, though, I treasure each and every minute I have with her, because I'm sure we're getting down to the last few Christmases I'll have with this beautiful, strong, loving woman who has often told my sister and me, "I couldn't love either of you more if I'd had you myself." (we're adopted) ;):heartbeat::rrose:

So, that's kinda what I'm feeling and thinking today.

~Theo~ :):bouquet:

I understand bro, I dread this with my folks and I saw my grandparents slowly slip away, and Kudos to your mom for adopting you and your sister.

I am a fellow adoptee as well!!!!!


Kudos to you as well for taking on the challenges that face many of us with our aging parents.

[hottprof]

I wonder why certain threads piss people off so much... if that is the case why do they keep posting in them... seriously... it just causes un-needed stress and drama on the body...

thats whats on my mind...

Smiles :frog:

[Andrew, Jr.]

The Christmas Tree shortage in Hawaii.

[Waldo]

Mom. Twelve years goes by fast. Miss you.

Christmas. Is it weird that my chiropractor invited me for Christmas dinner?

Great Love. How rare it is and how transformative it can be.

Friends. Near and far. Old and new. You are in my heart.

[Hudson]

less ''thanking'', more snarking/hating and/or flirting!

"thank you"

[Queerasfck]

less ''thanking'', more snarking/hating and/or flirting!

"thank you"

It's funny, cuz it's true!!

[Jet]

An important call tomorrow morning

[Just_G]

I keep thinking about Harley and Matthew, and I wonder how they are doing. I pray for them every day, that they both find peace. The last text I got said that Matthew was back in hospice care because of a fever and he was dehydrated. That young man is such a fighter!

[morningstar55]

human behavior .... sometimes it amaze's me

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Houston weather, it was warm yesterday now its cool again, good lawd wait 5 minutes and it will change again lol

[hottprof]

on my mind...

why someone who asks you to do something to remind them about something then turns around and beetches at you for it... I GIVE UP...

I NEED NEW FRIENDS any TAKERS?

sure I am a pain in the tush... but at least I will be honest with you and make you laugh...


Smiles :frog:

[Gemme]

Wow! That sucks!

Out of 30 apartments here, we have 8 of us that were flooded out with over ankle deep water.

Now the breathing problems are setting in from breathing in all the fiberglass and asbestos for the last 3 days. This is not how I wanted to spend my winter break from school. We really should have been put up in hotels instead of having to stay here and get all this cleaned up.

These websites might help...at least in finding a resource (health or safety code agency, the Red Cross, your township administration office, etc) that may help... http://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1256.htm http://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1259_Habitability.htm as quoted: "What about repairs to the rental unit?
Immediately report any habitability or other problems to your landlord. Although you are not required to so, it may be more beneficial to report such problems in writing. It is against the law for a landlord to retaliate against you if you are seeking repairs." ... also, I'd check out the state asbestos laws and your local office of Environmental Protection Agency. I worked in asbestos abatement...it's the law here that he MUST have the asbestos removed by an EPA qualified contractor and if it can't be removed it must be encapsulated. Plus, there's the black mold to consider after a flood... you are SO correct, he should, by law, have found you suitable living quarters until the issue was resolved. He's such a slacker!! Remember, he can't retaliate against you if you stand up to him and take action against him. Here in PA, we could file a small claims law suit against him at our local magistrate office.

I really wish there was something I could do to help...I'm so sorry for your heartache and troubles.

I've got a woman and her two kids in my hotel now because the house she rents had a couple of pipes burst. The landlord is paying. It's the law here and I'm sure there too. Please look into it and check the link out.

Good luck!

[WILDCAT]

Aughh! Nicole is sitting RIGHT BESIDE Penelope during this Larry K. interview/episode.
:overreaction:

They musta "made up" during this filming of the movie Nine.

Interesting caste. I will have to see ze movie!!! :movieguy: Ahhh, Judy D. (Ellen will be happy.) Kate H. Daniel Day L. LOREN(S), etc...!

I'm thinking Larry has "sheeet" in his pants right now. (He appears to be a tad nervous.)

Women...

*HAH! Nicole just announced that she is playing a transsexual in her next film!! :bowdown:

*DOUBLE HAH!!! Ten nominations for this movie Nine. (Opens Friday in LA and nation-wide X-MAS Day. Just sayin'...)

[NotAnAverageGuy]

pizza, deep dish pizza

[Jet]

a great phone call

[Bootboi]

To be able to escape to the Maldives and do this without interruption until January 2nd comes.

http://www.outboundholidays.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/anantara-spa-maldives-resort-12.jpg

[Just_G]

HEAT! I neeeeeeeeed heat! Our shop's furnace is not working...I am freezing....bring me fire!! (or a space heater...that would be lovely!) *thinking warm thoughts....thinking warm thoughts.....*

[Andrew, Jr.]

I want to eat angel hair pasta with shrimp and scallops right now. But it is a major no no for me. I so miss it. I just love eating Italian food.:eating:

I want to know why Gabby, my youngest cat, insists on sleeping in the Christmas Tree. I just don't get it. :cat::smileyXmasTree:

[Hudson]

a news story about a four year old boy who left his house, drank a beer, stole Christmas presents from the neighbors including a dress he wore while on this spree.

what are these people doing with MY son?

[Apocalipstic]

a big huge bottle of valium

[WILDCAT]

... a very deep subject.
__

Christmas day plans are now cleared up, I mean "in order".

Maybe I will get the rolls (best bakery in the area, I don't mess around with this assignment), spend the night and then go HOME once I've hugged everyone hello and wished them a very happy holiday.

Then I'm thinking maybe I should just "say" this... what is on my mind, so that the option is left open, with "no worry", or concern then (?)

Family gathering "thoughts" stress me out. SOMETIMES, once we get together I am "fine". It's just the "PRE-thought" period that gets to me.

LOL!!

Sincerely,
WILDCAT

*OH! And I love the trees so much here, "my friends". I just saw on Ellen, this guy who has a new book out on tree photography whom she just LOVED and showed some of the photo's, etc... (The guy just gave the stat on how many acres per minute are being cut down in the Amazon. HOW is that still possible, I wonder after all of these years?) :watereyes:

AND NOW, there are financial gain incentives for being actively involved with saving the RAIN FOREST. For example, a certain tree might [there] house a cure for a disease that no other tree exists... does. Thus, you may "invest" in property there, and also then reap the rewards via "cure", medicinally. (I find that both SAD and "relieving".)

Later - :penguin:

[Jet]

workout, then a great dinner

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Hopefully getting some pain free sleep tonight

[Gemme]

I want to get a couple more posts in, print off an email from a prospect at work, schedule the conference room for the next 4 months, eat, watch SYTYCD, check my in house list, talk to my honey before he goes to sleep and get home and be in bed before midnight. That's my goal.

[Pixie]

Glad that my baklava came out nicely.

Mind kinda going in circles....christmas brings both stress and love....maybe this year they will balance out!:cuttree::anothersnowman:

[Andrew, Jr.]

I just heard this on the news. Late yesterday, he was in the back of a pickup truck with his fiancee, Loleini Tonga, who was driving. Henry somehow fell out of the back of the truck. He and Tonga were having a spat.

Henry's injuries were so severe that he was transported to a local trauma unit called the Carolinas Medical Center where he died this morning at 6:30am. Chris Henry was only 26 yo.

They were planning on getting married this year. Currently they were raising 3 small children.

In the Nov. 3rd game against the Balto. Ravens, Henry broke his forearm (I believe). So he was on the injured list.

How horrible for this to happen this time of year. I feel for his kids.

[Queerasfck]

I just heard this on the news. Late yesterday, he was in the back of a pickup truck with his fiancee, Loleini Tonga, who was driving. Henry somehow fell out of the back of the truck. He and Tonga were having a spat.

Henry's injuries were so severe that he was transported to a local trauma unit called the Carolinas Medical Center where he died this morning at 6:30am. Chris Henry was only 26 yo.

They were planning on getting married this year. Currently they were raising 3 small children.

In the Nov. 3rd game against the Balto. Ravens, Henry broke his forearm (I believe). So he was on the injured list.

How horrible for this to happen this time of year. I feel for his kids.

Ummm, I'm not really sure I'd call this a "spat". According to what I read it was what police term a domestic dispute. His fiance was in the truck leaving the scene and Chris Henry jumped in the back of it. What happened next I'm not sure. I'm guessing he fell out. Yes, it's sad and shocking. It's not the first time his name has been in the news unrelated to football. From 2007-2008 he was arrested five times, assaults, pulling a gun on someone. He made a lot of bad choices, was noted to have a bad temper and make bad decisions. It was recently written he was turning his life around and was making strides in staying out of trouble. He was really lucky he got a second chance in the NFL since the Bengals cut him once and then re-signed him.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Ezee Tiger,

Chris Henry did make bad decisions. And yes, he was very very lucky to have been given a second chance. Not too many folks are given second chances, esp. after having a police record like his.

I just feel for his 3 young children. To know that your parent is dead 9 days before Christmas. Heck, my sister died on October 16th and both Thanksgiving and Christmas last year were nothing like they used to be. We tried, but nope. Nothing will ever be the same again. No holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, just nothing. Her entire sense of being is gone. So yes, we create a new reality for her 2 young sons, but even they tell us - "it is not like how Mom would do it". Or "Mom was just the best". One is now 18 yo, and the second is 14 yo.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

chicken broth and bread are my friends today

I am scared to death to eat food again, after what happened last night

[Jet]

Why is it that when you've made it clear that you don't want to date or be involved people take offense. I'm one to be honest from the get go and still people think I'm kidding. This makes me deeply resent the other person. They think they're going to change my mind or something and it just ain't going to happen.

[Just_G]

Why is it that when you've made it clear that you don't want to date or be involved people take offense. I'm one to be honest from the get go and still people think I'm kidding. This makes me deeply resent the other person. They think they're going to change my mind or something and it just ain't going to happen.

I hear ya big time! I ran into an ex at a function last month. She asked if I was seeing anyone; told her nope, I am happy being single. She said that nobody is happy being single, and then she accused me of being scared of women. :giggle: In my head I was thinking...."there is a reason we are exes!"

[NJFemmie]

I really wish She had a day off to Herself for a change. Why is it that people still insist and force themselves on a person, when they know that person rarely has time for themselves? Especially around a busy holiday season and they barely have time to do the things they want or need to do???

People don't think, and when they do, it's usually about themselves. (I know they mean well, but it's just simple common sense and logic).

[Gemme]

My mind is pretty vacant right now. All I have floating around in there are thoughts of the TV dinner in the microwave right now and the tiny hope that I'll feel better soon (and am not getting sick again).

[Penelope]

They really liked my coffee cake. :chef:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

where the source of the gunshots came from early this morning, that shit doesn't happen in my area often as others but people are stupid as hell, I think it's high time this redneck moved out of the city and back to the country

[Just_G]

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavour, while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?

[NotAnAverageGuy]

what are artificial flavors anyways?

[Jet]

great news

[NotAnAverageGuy]

finding out my drug dealer neighbor got his suv broken into AHAHAHA, I guess his drugs sucked or he owed money, what a payback, hopefully they will move out.

[hottprof]

on my mind is my christmas wish... well one of them...


and I think I will post it in the dear thread lol

Smiles :frog:

[WolfyOne]

Ever have one of those days when you could laugh or cry at the drop of a pin? Well, today I'm feeling like that. I'll be spending Christmas alone because someone has to be here to take care of our cats. R is taking Mindy back to live in Michigan on Monday. Then she's going to Chicago to spend her Christmas. I'll be losing 3 of the cats as they also will go to Michigan. I guess I'm just kind of feeling isolated and alone right now. I can't remember the last time there wasn't someone around to share a holiday with. Makes me miss the part of my family in Vegas that much more.

[Waldo]

My work week is OVER.

[Gemme]

The inevitable happened. I'm sick again. DammitalltoHell!!!! :batmoose:

[Pixie]

Wondering how someone that loves you can not just respect your decisions if they are not harming anyone.....you don't have to support them just respect them....that is all..

[FeminineAllure]

Peace at last!

There is a snow storm coming this way so every place I had to go to today took twice as long. I waited in a hour long grocery line. :shocking:Then on the way home someone almost slammed into me from behind.:freak:
Home at last, I made a cup of coffee and lit some candles. Ahhhh....:bringcoffee:

[Jet]

Peace at last!

There is a snow storm coming this way so every place I had to go to today took twice as long. I waited in a hour long grocery line. :shocking:Then on the way home someone almost slammed into me from behind.:freak:
Home at last, I made a cup of coffee and lit some candles. Ahhhh....:bringcoffee:
glad you're safe FA

[weatherboi]

Recipes...I am making an awesome granola that is enhanced with some ginger I ground. Next time I am gonna break into the banana chips I have and see what I can do with those....oh and fresh vanilla bean rocks!!

[purepisces]

The past.

I had a long, heartfelt and very painful conversation with my dad today. I love him so much, but his continued support and enabling of my mother has driven a wedge between us over the years. I worry about him all the time, he’s seventy and not in good health. He had his driver’s license taken away a year ago so he is completely dependent on my mother.

I have this terrible fear that he will end up in a “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane” situation. I told him that today, while sobbing in his arms. He chuckled and said not to worry, that if he was unable to take care of himself that he was sure that she would put him in a nursing home. He doesn’t seem worried, so I’m not sure why I am? I told him that it’s hard for me to spend time with them together because of the horrible way she speaks to him. It brings back so many traumatic memories for me.

They’ve been married for forty years and I told him that it breaks my heart knowing that he has been miserable more years than I have been alive. But, he said that he’s happy, mostly. He’s learned to let things roll off his back. He said I need to let go of the past and just thank god that I’m still here.

Letting go. It’s a constant struggle for me, but I am trying. Most days I do pretty well, but today is a bad day and the memories are vivid. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day.

[Surayna]

3 1/2 hours till my birthday. I know there is a surprise coming, but I don't know what (obviously - which is why it is a surprise). Getting excited!!

[Gemme]

I just finished watching Enchanted with Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey. I really liked it, though it's definitely not Oscar-worthy or anything. I like the whimsy of it. Plus, Amy Adams actually has a really good voice (not to mention being really pretty). I think it fit in nicely with all of the other movies of this season. The only one I haven't seen yet that I really want to before the New Year is the remake of Miracle on 34th Street. I like them both, but am in the mood for color versus black and white film.

I need to get some mini marshmallows. Tis the season for hot cocoa.

I can't eat and breathe at the same time and, until you lose that capability, you never really grasp how important it is.

I want to see It's Complicated. It looks fantastic!

I'm sooooooooo tired. :alarm:

[Andrew, Jr.]

Just a horrible fight I had with my adopted sister. :readfineprint: :overreaction::overreaction::overreaction: Is my pov.

Then our brother got involved. :hammer: and went back to decorating more.

Next up - his partner got involved. :whoop: :deadhorse: Just because the game was over. :football::football:

This was like a scene from the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

[Jet]

The past.

I had a long, heartfelt and very painful conversation with my dad today. I love him so much, but his continued support and enabling of my mother has driven a wedge between us over the years. I worry about him all the time, he’s seventy and not in good health. He had his driver’s license taken away a year ago so he is completely dependent on my mother.

I have this terrible fear that he will end up in a “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane” situation. I told him that today, while sobbing in his arms. He chuckled and said not to worry, that if he was unable to take care of himself that he was sure that she would put him in a nursing home. He doesn’t seem worried, so I’m not sure why I am? I told him that it’s hard for me to spend time with them together because of the horrible way she speaks to him. It brings back so many traumatic memories for me.

They’ve been married for forty years and I told him that it breaks my heart knowing that he has been miserable more years than I have been alive. But, he said that he’s happy, mostly. He’s learned to let things roll off his back. He said I need to let go of the past and just thank god that I’m still here.

Letting go. It’s a constant struggle for me, but I am trying. Most days I do pretty well, but today is a bad day and the memories are vivid. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day.

Try to let go, remember only the good things and be at peace with them. I'm in a similar situation with my dad, minus the mother figure. Now i appreciate the good things-memories of him

[WolfyOne]

The inevitable happened. I'm sick again. DammitalltoHell!!!! :batmoose:


I hope you get to feeling better soon Ms Gemmie.

I know what you mean about getting sick again. In a month's time, I caught a cold twice. It's no fun, you can't breathe out your nose and you can't sleep well because you can't breathe. You take that night time, so you can rest medicine, but it doesn't help for more than two hours. Awake again while the rest of the house sleeps except one cat. Oh and eating, why eat when you can't taste it or breathe while trying to eat. Better drink those liquids fast while holding your breath.

[WILDCAT]

... yet another woman/mother/wife missing. And it looks, AGAIN, suspicious for the spouse. Is this going on MORE in recent years, or is the news just covering this more and more these past several years? Or, am I just now noticing it so much, (like post Scott Peterson)?

Are people really this crazy or heartless? Were these cases not covered by the media because they were just women and not celebs? However, NOW it gets the news ratings up? Just pondering this here and feeling some pain.

Yeah, I think it does look a "tad" ODD for the husband to state that he and his family went out "camping, during a snowstorm/BLIZZARD around 1:30AM" or some damn inexcusable, unexplainable time/situation. It defies logic so blatantly.

And the woman/mother's father stated emphatically that his daughter NEVER would have allowed her children to be put in any safety compromized situation such as that!

This is what is absolutely heart wrenching, regarding the children - ESPECIALLY "if" it is their other parent who committed the crime.

Very sad and disturbing it all is.

(I hope they "find" her... that she is alright would be such a miracle. I really hope she was not hurt by another - and certainly not by someone she knew, loved and trusted.)

:rrose:

PEACE

[LadyFlamezzz]

I think that people have since time began been hurt by those close to them. Now the media helps to enlighten us of these outrageous and hard to believe actions. Some times I just want to close my eyes and make believe it doesn't really happen to anyone...I don't understand how people can flip that switch in thier head to turn on the people they sometimes have been with for many years. Like mothers who kill their own children! As angry as i have been at times in my life taking someone's life is just un heard of for me, unless of course it was in self defense. I think even then i would feel some kind of remorse.
I did learn along time ago though some folks just don't have the ability to feel remorse or shame or guilt for anything...

I hope she is found safe and sound too Wild...!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I am ready to go back to bed lol

[purepisces]

I can't believe that I haven't gotten all my Christmas cards out yet! :antler:

[Vlasta]

food , food and food ..... I just ate not a long ago and I am still hungry .... going down stairs to fix me more food . :girleating::eating:

[lillith]

My sinuses are finally clearing up... yay!

[Gemme]

I.

HATE.

BEING.

SICK!!!!!!

*stomps foot*

[Andrew, Jr.]

Wild, and Lady Flamezzz,

I feel the pain of the children. It is just overwhelming. Something is wrong. I want her to be found alive and safe...but I have a sinking feeling about this.

I think about all the folks who are depressed and try to kill themselves during the holidays. I feel it all around me. Some are successful, and some are not. It just takes my breath away.

We all see the celebrities who are hurting, Elin Nordegren-Woods, Alexa Ray Joel who overdosed on a homeopathic aspirin called Traumeel, and the list goes on and on.

Then we have those intentionally hurt others to save face. Sad.

I hope and pray for peace.

[MrSunshine]

The whole Universe

[Mitmo01]

Fucked up management at my job that drives me insane

but on the positive side its giving me the momentum to move on down the road to new and better begginings elsewhere : )

[Abigail Crabby]

I'm hungry and craving B A C O N!!!

Can I get any volunteers to do a store run lol

[NotAnAverageGuy]

football, that's it

[Kimbo]

On my mind is my Mom--today is her 70th birthday. I wished I could be there with her to celebrate with her and to let her know that I love her.

[Kimbo]

I.

HATE.

BEING.

SICK!!!!!!

*stomps foot*

ME TOO, damn it anyways!! These Seattle germs can just move on!!

Could I get you some tea?

[WolfyOne]

On my mind is my Mom--today is her 70th birthday. I wished I could be there with her to celebrate with her and to let her know that I love her.


One of my nieces turned 18 today. Sorry you can't physically be there to celebrate with your mom. I understand, my stepmom turned 75 this year and I wasn't there with her. I was, however, able to spend some wonderful time on the phone with her, reminiscing about the past.

[hottprof]

M&Ms

Reese's pieces

a tuna hoagie

sour cream and onion chips

orange gatorade

I am hungry


Smiles :frog:

[WolfyOne]

Stressed and depressed

[WILDCAT]

How far we've come, and then how far BACK it seems we are at times...

[Andrew, Jr.]

I am surprised at Brittany Murphy's death. She was 32 yo woman from a heart attack. How sad.

[TIMBERWOLF]

On my Mind....... Working 10-7 tonight. Those chocolate chip cookies WT made last night and a glass of milk...............Getting dress to go to the bank before going to work.OH Shit I have to put the pot roast on...............Bye

TIMBER

[Surayna]

The night before my birthday we spent the night in the ER with a dear friend of mine who has a brain tumor. We had to call an ambulance to take her in that night.

Last night, during the last 3 hours of my g/f's birthday, we once again had to call an ambulance and spend the night in the ER with the same friend.

I feel so horrible for her. The ER can treat her immediate symptoms, but no one can really do much of anything for her until they remove the tumor. The brain surgeon is booked for the next few months. It's so frustrating for everyone involved. I totally wish I had some super powers to take all this away from her.

[hottprof]

on my mind...

hoping for a good night at work with out whinning

I am really hungry for homemade chocolate chip cookies

wondering when I will get motivation to clean

wishing my body did not hurt so bad from shoveling and or wishing I had to do it more often then my muscles would not kill so much once a season...

Smiles :frog:

[Softly]

I want some wine
I want to go home and relax
I want to take a nap
can't wait for Christmas morning

[Andrew, Jr.]

Wondering what my place is here. A passageway to life or better - a change of life.

[Surayna]

We are being flooded again. The whole brand new ceiling they just put up - flooded again.... water every where! I am so done with this bullshit!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

How frustrating my best friend is, regarding this baby

UGH I just wanna smack her

[Greyson]

The proposed and in some cases already established law in various countries across the planet that make homosexuality a criminal act. Hence, in some parts of the world the murder of queers is a legal consequence of being gay and/or gender variant.

[WolfyOne]

I've been in a funky mood lately for many different reasons. As some here know, I've got a couple cats in cages as I try to help them get healthy. Just when I think I have this mouth infection under control, one of them takes a turn for the worse. Her mouth is sore and bleeding again. She's having trouble eating soft food and I've been giving her water with a syringe. She's been losing weight and I think she's dehydrated. Tomorrow I will call the vet and take her there. Earlier today, I told her I was no good at saying good bye and she has to help me fight this. I don't want her to have to continue to suffer and we've been battling this for months. I've already been told there's only one alternative if she doesn't get better, so I've spent a good part of the day crying about it. No one's home this week, but me and it sucks to have to do this on my own.

[Gemme]

ME TOO, damn it anyways!! These Seattle germs can just move on!!

Could I get you some tea?

Nah, but thanks. I will get some more Airborne soon.

*shudder*

I am surprised at Brittany Murphy's death. She was 32 yo woman from a heart attack. How sad.

Terribly so.

Have you ever heard her sing? Beautiful!

YouTube- Happy Feet Soundtrack - Boogie Wonderland - Brittany Murphy

We are being flooded again. The whole brand new ceiling they just put up - flooded again.... water every where! I am so done with this bullshit!


Time to call a lawyer!

[Andrew, Jr.]

Wolfyone,

I know how you feel. You will know what to do. Please feel free to pm me anytime. I am here for you, and the sick kitty. I will be praying for you both.

Peace.

Love,
Andrew

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{Jenna}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} OMG!! How utterly horrifying! YES, call a lawyer, at least find out what your legal rights are. In Kansas, you can file a 14-30 day notice; your landlord would have fourteen days to completely fix the problem and if he didn't comply, you could legally give 30 days' notice and move. BUT a lawyer who practices where you are will be able to tell you if the repeated flooding means your lease is already broken, in which case you could move sooner without penalty to you.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Wolfy}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry honey; it's so hard to when the furbabies are so sick! I'm sorry you're dealing with this by yourself.

[NJFemmie]

On my mind right now ... the realization that I may definitely need carpel tunnel surgery.

Ouch.

[Random]

I don't wanna go... *Pout*

I wanna stay here with you...


I'm sure that I will have a good enough time and mom will be pleased as punch to be surrounded by all her kids and grandkids..

But I don't wanna go..

I wanna spend our first Christmas together..


*pout*

[Dylan]

We just buried my cat after staying up with him all night hoping he would go peacefully. We finally took him to the vet to be put to sleep after the seizures started.

Lesson Learned: If they don't just fall asleep and die, put them to sleep. It's not so 'peaceful' to watch the whole death process.


He Was So Old,
Dylan

[Andrew, Jr.]

Dylan,

I am so very sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Namaste,
Andrew

[Just_G]

Pain. Nothing but pain is on my mind today. My shoulder is achey, my elbows are killing me so bad that I can hardly lift my coffee mug to drink out of, and I stubbed 3 toes on my left foot while playing with Frank :dog: this morning! I am ready for this day/week/year to be overwith!

[Sam]

My mind?

is old.

Packed up 5 years, last weekend. thinking about spending xmas with my baby boy, knowing that i must share holiday's that next year i wont have him for xmas.

i have way too much on my mind. :|

[Just_G]

that darn phrase that I hate and how to handle it smoothly or lightly so nobody gets as offended as I seem to be today. I must be sensative today because I am so ready for this week to be over! :hrmph:

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Dylan and Firie}}}}}}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry. May you find peace and comfort.

[Locutus]

It's my day off and I'm sooo...F-ing....bored! :pipe:

[turasultana]

It's my day off and I'm sooo...F-ing....bored! :pipe:

I'm at work and I'm bored! (everyone's on vacation already it seems).

[Locutus]

I don't really have that problem at my work (anybody who's off has to request it). I've lived in this town for about a year and am still trying to make some friends. I do have a few here but everyone's Christmas shopping or at work.




I'm at work and I'm bored! (everyone's on vacation already it seems).

[always2late]

I am tired of shoveling snow and I don't wanna do it anymore! Don't wanna, don't wanna, don't wanna!! :explode:

[WolfyOne]

Wolfyone,

I know how you feel. You will know what to do. Please feel free to pm me anytime. I am here for you, and the sick kitty. I will be praying for you both.

Peace.

Love,
Andrew



Thanks Andrew....today I took Silver to the vet, she's keeping her. When she looked in her mouth, it was much better. So, we don't know where the blood is coming from, why she's lost so much weight or why she's not eating and drinking like she should. Anyhow, if the the vet can't turn her around and get her better, I'll have to end her suffering. I have to call the vet Thursday morning after 10am............I need everyone that reads this to pray for Silver. She's not even 3 years old yet.

[WolfyOne]

We just buried my cat after staying up with him all night hoping he would go peacefully. We finally took him to the vet to be put to sleep after the seizures started.

Lesson Learned: If they don't just fall asleep and die, put them to sleep. It's not so 'peaceful' to watch the whole death process.


He Was So Old,
Dylan


Dylan, I feel your pain and truly understand.

[Corkey]

We just buried my cat after staying up with him all night hoping he would go peacefully. We finally took him to the vet to be put to sleep after the seizures started.

Lesson Learned: If they don't just fall asleep and die, put them to sleep. It's not so 'peaceful' to watch the whole death process.


He Was So Old,
Dylan

I'm so sorry Dylan, we feel your pain, we had to put socks to sleep a few weeks ago. Just know you did the right thing.

[Waldo]

Pondering the devil I know versus the devil I used to know.

[Gemme]

How difficult is it to listen to someone? Really? Open up your ears, engage your brain, and LISTEN!

[WolfyOne]

How difficult is it to listen to someone? Really? Open up your ears, engage your brain, and LISTEN!


Dang, you have my full attention....I heard that all the way over here from all the way over there. Cut me some slack though, I am going deaf.


Actually, I'm going to guess that was rhetorical and didn't need an answer.

[Gemme]

Dang, you have my full attention....I heard that all the way over here from all the way over there. Cut me some slack though, I am going deaf.


Actually, I'm going to guess that was rhetorical and didn't need an answer.

*pats your head*

It was rhetorical, but sorry if I yelled.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

hospitals

doctors

and babies

and how my bestie needs to have hers soon, uncle jax is a tad impatient but thats mixed with a lot of fear and stress

[Greyson]

Dylan, G, Easton and Wolfy, my thoughts and hugs to you all.

[Kimbo]

How well things are falling into place, much better than I expected. The weight falling, the freedom feels good.

[Jet]

My 3rd bottle of wine.

[WolfyOne]

Thinking, how will I find the strength to make that call to the vet tomorrow morning. Praying for a positive response from her about Silver. Not wanting Christmas eve to be like a Thanksgiving eve was so many years ago when I had to put Bandit down due to failing health because an old roommate couldn't feed her cats the expensive food my Bandit needed even though I was paying for it. Wondering why these things happen so close to a holiday. Being cheery means being leery during any holiday season.

[WolfyOne]

My 3rd bottle of wine.

I hope you're sharing it with someone. Drinking alone is never the answer, but it could be the cure :tease:

[violaine]

collaboration

[Passionaria]

I just followed Violaine in here, to see what she was up to!

:playingcat:Pashi

[Gemme]

I've been contemplating differences in people and how I let myself get so upset over something. I can only do what I can do and I need to remember that. Do my best and let the rest go.

[bigbutchmistie]

How tired I am... But I wanna stay up and finish the game. And watch a movie....

[Just_G]

Tonight, as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are upon us, my mind is on Harley and his 17 year old son Matthew. Some people here know him from the other site, some have no clue what I am talking about. Harley's son has been fighting like a warrior for over two years now to beat cancer. This young man has been more brave and stronger than most anyone I can think of.

The last update I got was not good, and I can not imagine what it would be like to lose a son, let alone, during this time of year. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers...no matter which god or goddess you pray to. Pray for peace for both of them.

[blush]

hummingbirds
and
string

Congratulations!

[Diva]

hummingbirds
and
string

Congratulations!


I don't know what that first part means....but I say "ditto" to that second part.....

I love all 4 of You.....<smile> Thank You for an unforgettable evening.....You warm my heart....

[NJFemmie]

I'm not thrilled at the fact I caught Mare's cold and feel like doggy :crap: on Christmas Eve ... but ehhh ... such is life.

I'm just grateful today is going to be a short day and I can go home and take a quick :alarm: before tonight's dinner.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday!

[theoddz]

On my mind is an overwhelming joy of finding one of my dear old friends from my years in the US Marine Corps. I was looking at the "In Search Of" posts on the WIMSA (Women In Military Service for America) Memorial (Washington, DC) web site. I saw her name and took a chance in emailing the address provided for her and it was her!!! She served 20 years and retired as a GySgt. (Gunnery Sgt., E-7).

It was like the years just peeled away and that same old friendship and familiarity came flooding back. How good it is to find an old friend!! It's like a special Christmas present to me, from G-d, to find one of the most treasured things in life....an old friend. We are emailing back and forth now, trying to catch up on the 30 years that had lost each other. She has also made connections to even more of our old group from Camp Pendleton, so many years ago, so I'm sure I'll be able to reconnect with them, too. I hope.

I could just kick myself for having lost track of all of these brave, wonderful women who were my friends when I first ventured out of the closet. What a wonderful Christmas this is, indeed. :winky::heartbeat:

This for them....and us.....and that very special bond we share. Here's to it, Karen:

YouTube- Carole King - Now And Forever


~Theo~ :D :bouquet:

[violaine]

[QUOTE=Dylan;24437]We just buried my cat after staying up with him all night hoping he would go peacefully. We finally took him to the vet to be put to sleep after the seizures started.

Lesson Learned: If they don't just fall asleep and die, put them to sleep. It's not so 'peaceful' to watch the whole death process.


He Was So Old,
Dylan


dear dylan,
you have all been on my mind during this time of your kitty going on to the next step. hope you take extra good care of yourselves/each other- the best tribute to a long and wonderful life you provided for and shared with him.

hugs,
belle

[NotAnAverageGuy]

I miss my bestie and the new baby HUNTER BRYAN, spending over 20 hours in a hospital shows love and devotion.

I can't wait to see them both again

[WolfyOne]

I called the vet today. So far, Silver seems to be responding to the treatment she's receiving. She's still a little dehydrated, but eating and drinking again. I can go and get her Saturday, but she still has to be isolated. I'll find out more when I pick her up. All I know is she's doing good right now and I'll just take it day by day. It's been an ongoing battle for many months now. I just don't want her to suffer. I wished she'd put on some weight. I'll have to give her wet food when she gets home, so perhaps it'll help her weight.

[Gemme]

I don't know what that first part means....but I say "ditto" to that second part.....

I love all 4 of You.....<smile> Thank You for an unforgettable evening.....You warm my heart....

Don't hummingbirds mate for life?

I miss my bestie and the new baby HUNTER BRYAN, spending over 20 hours in a hospital shows love and devotion.

I can't wait to see them both again

Yaaaaay!

I called the vet today. So far, Silver seems to be responding to the treatment she's receiving. She's still a little dehydrated, but eating and drinking again. I can go and get her Saturday, but she still has to be isolated. I'll find out more when I pick her up. All I know is she's doing good right now and I'll just take it day by day. It's been an ongoing battle for many months now. I just don't want her to suffer. I wished she'd put on some weight. I'll have to give her wet food when she gets home, so perhaps it'll help her weight.

Good news!

[Locutus]

Can't wait for the holidays to be over! :scorp:

[WolfyOne]

As I sit here crying, R is on the phone with our vet. She called to tell us Silver took another bad turn. She called to ask our permission to put her down and stop the suffering. She said Silver stopped eating and drinking again. Even when she put Jr(one of our strays the vet kept) in a room with Silver, it didn't perk her up. This evening she went to check on her and she wasn't responsive at all. Said you could look in her eyes and see the fight was over. As much as I was prepared for this, it's harder than I thought. It's not like I've never had to have an animal put down or even had one die in my arms. It's just that a part of my family is gone and it leaves a big gaping hole in my heart. The vet will have Silver buried on her property for us. She's a country vet and her vet hospital is on the same property as her house. So, tonight the suffering stops for Silver as she crosses that rainbow bridge. I know that Butch, the one Silver has always known as Papa Boo will be there to meet her when she arrives. Rest in peace my sweet little girl.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Listening to the wind chimes outside :pipe:

[Hudson]

milky seas and bioluminescent bacteria

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Don't hummingbirds mate for life?



Yaaaaay!



Good news!


Very yay he is beautiful

[WolfyOne]

Thinking about loss today. Not of the material kind because it can be replaced. I was thinking loss, whether it be human or animal, hurts like hell. Picking up the pieces and moving on isn't as easy as some think. Sometimes the pain of loss never goes away. I'm talking like decades later. One simple memory, one short conversation and all the pain comes flooding back. Wondering how many of us mask that pain. We continue our day to day living and sometimes take for granted life in itself.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34575493

[Softly]

Dinner smells YUMMY
love when she cooks for us woo woo

[Andrew, Jr.]

Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation - I just love this movie. :cracked:

I lost my pocket rosary. I have no clue as to where it went. :deepthoughts:

The dry cleaners I use. Somehow they have lost my last 3 tickets of clothing. So, I am out 7 pairs of pants. Yep, 7 pairs of pants. What did they do, get up and walk off? :readfineprint:

Playing around with my new pipe accessories, and tobacco. :pipe:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

getting the pics of my new nephew uploaded onto facebook

[Enchantress]

Currently on my mind: A possible move back to Portland, Oregon.

[RNguy]

thinking about the acls and pals class and tests I have to be in next week and how I dred it with everything I have because it's quite difficult and intence.

-RNguy

[Surayna]

Currently on my mind: A possible move back to Portland, Oregon.

That is exciting. Please let us know if you do indeed come back. Rachel and I have been getting to know the other locals (We are in Salem, but have been going to Portland get togethers lately.) It would be nice to meet you!