What is on your mind

[Cirrus]

Sometimes I come in here and feel a wave of sadness passing through. It makes me just want to hug everyone.

Negative digit windchill. Now this I can do without.

Why don't people read the sign? No quads on the trail means no quads on the trail. You think we WANT to take your toys away from you?

I wish I had the entire day to hang out with the old dude that was ice-fishing yesterday. His shack was old school cool and he had great stories to tell.

Last time I asked her on a date she said no but sounded like she wanted to say yes. She did say ask me again sometime. It's only coffee right? All she can say is no again? How many times are you supposed to ask before you give up?I don't want to seem like a jerk.

[sylvie]

- life - the feeling of how good things feel when they all come together..feeling truly loved, and happy for once in my life, and knowing no matter what road bumps come along, we'll always get passed them ♥

[Tommi]

The common cold seems so uncommon when my head becomes a soggy wet roll of tissue and my throat is cactus lined when my lungs express their desire to explode.

[moonfemme]

...that I used to laugh all the time, and lately feel like I've lost that

...that I am truly sick and tired of arguing and anger

...that I miss my best friend more than I thought I would

...that I am bone tired, and frustrated that I can't sleep

...that whatever I do or say never seems to be right, or enough, or whatever

...that every time I feel like things are turning around in life, they hang a U-turn on me

...that I'm fighting that same old depressed crap...ugh

JustJo
I UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY... BUT I am making changes to make "myself happy... tough road but WE can do it :~)

[moonfemme]

The common cold seems so uncommon when my head becomes a soggy wet roll of tissue and my throat is cactus lined when my lungs express their desire to explode.

Tommi,
sending healing vibes your way, feel better soon :~)
Moonfemme

[Soft*Silver]

awww Tomi..hope you feel better....

[moonfemme]

Jenn... I wish I knew... sometimes family(and some friends) are just hang-er on-ers... maybe it's being blood related and those bonds are hard to break... All I know is I need sometime away... I need to process, then figure out how to deal with a family issue... I hate ultimatums, when I was younger I would do the opposite out of spite... but now... I just think that if you need space and time ... the request should be honored. If not then LEAVE ME THE F%^K alone will be my answer :~)

Jenn,
I got some great advice from a trusted friend and moving in the healing direction...
Moomfemme

[Leigh]

I've been doing alot of thinking, too much sometimes, and have decided to do the one thing that has been scaring the hell out of Me ~ coming out to everyone, including the one friend who I know will probably disown Me because I am transitioning. I've spent too many years trying to please others and never once gave a second thought to My own happiness until now. I deserve to be happy and if that means losing people from My life who can't or wont accept Me as I am, then they don't deserve to be in My life in the first place.

Its gonna be scary, this journey I'm on, but I'll finally be truly happy ~ isn't that all that matters? I think so!

[Billy]

I've been doing alot of thinking, too much sometimes, and have decided to do the one thing that has been scaring the hell out of Me ~ coming out to everyone, including the one friend who I know will probably disown Me because I am transitioning. I've spent too many years trying to please others and never once gave a second thought to My own happiness until now. I deserve to be happy and if that means losing people from My life who can't or wont accept Me as I am, then they don't deserve to be in My life in the first place.

Its gonna be scary, this journey I'm on, but I'll finally be truly happy ~ isn't that all that matters? I think so!

Hope it all works out for you ......I wasn't scared to tell My family and friends and co workers ...What scared Me was there is a good chance that I will go threw this journey by Myself ..But it was something I had to do for Me in order to be happy :)

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Something that shouldn't be....

[Andrew, Jr.]

What is on my mind is the new Bull Durham pipe tobacco I received. It is in a plastic zip pouch bag. I am anxious to open it up and smoke it. :pipe:

[Leigh]

Hope it all works out for you ......I wasn't scared to tell My family and friends and co workers ...What scared Me was there is a good chance that I will go threw this journey by Myself ..But it was something I had to do for Me in order to be happy :)


It could partly be My anxiety but I'm working through that. I hear you about not wanting to go through this journey alone - I can only hope I always have people on My side
:)

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Winning ;)

[Sunny]

Why do people lie???? I know we all have our little white lies. But..... it seems the closer people are to each other the more they tell lies.

[katsarecool]

Ok my little thing is to wear thick woolen blend heavy socks in the winter. Ivory being my favorite color. Not knee socks but socks with heavy comfortable anklets. For lack of a better word. Wal Mart does not have them. Their socks are miserably thin. Target, Kmart, Kohl's etc do not sell them. Anyone know of a place where I can find them? On line is cool too! Help!!!! My feet get so cold in the winter.

[katsarecool]

Thank you Sweet! Bass Pro Shops have exactly what I am looking for!!! Yeah!!!

[Soft*Silver]

Mr Smitty the one eyed rocking on limping kitty is indeed sick. He has hair loss around his neck and its really red and aggravated looking. I thought the other cat was picking on him and biting him. Nope. After the scab fell off, it sure does not look like a bite. I am calling the vet in the AM. Its always something....sighing...

poor old man....

[katsarecool]

Mr Smitty the one eyed rocking on limping kitty is indeed sick. He has hair loss around his neck and its really red and aggravated looking. I thought the other cat was picking on him and biting him. Nope. After the scab fell off, it sure does not look like a bite. I am calling the vet in the AM. Its always something....sighing...

poor old man....I hope Mr Smitty does well!!!! Poor guy!!!!

[JakeTulane]

Gathering everything I need and setting it out on My jewelry making table to start designing a very special Christmas present for someone in need of a little help this year. smiles.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Michelle Rhee, StudentsFirst
She wants to reform the school systems in America
:hangloose:

[Miss Scarlett]

It's time to get off my sparkly femmie tail and take care of the errands I put off yesterday. The trash is now making its presence known with authority. I need to check my mail, return some now overdue library books (they were due yesterday), get a prescription filled and take some toys over to the Salvation Army Christmas Bureau.

A little lethargic these last couple of days. Met with my Counselor on Tuesday. We've been working on the abuse by my Mom that I experienced as a child. It's pretty draining and leaves me wanting to hide from the world while I regain my footing. Until this session I have been able to resist that urge because my previous sessions have been after work but this week I am on vacation. OK, I had a day to wallow in it but now it's time to get moving.

[Random]

Will someone please tell me where the electric screwdriver is hid? I need to hang things on the wall...

thank you...

[ravfem]

life...

truths...

lies...

purposes...

love...

pain...

today...

tomorrow.

[Soft*Silver]

whats on my mind? Living dangerously..thats whats on my mind..my demented old dog who has been losing control of her sphincter has just begged me to come lay on the couch with me and I have let her...she is licking my feet and feeling preciously loved right now...

hey...its an old couch. I planned on replacing it anyway....

[Soft*Silver]

does anyone have a cat who has been diagnosed with diabetes? What were the symtoms? I have read the internet stuff but I want to hear from pet owners.

[princessbelle]

does anyone have a cat who has been diagnosed with diabetes? What were the symtoms? I have read the internet stuff but I want to hear from pet owners.

My dog had diabeties. Died from it. I was shocked that the symptoms for animals are the same as humans. Even the blood levels.

I am now petrified one of my animals will get it.

Watch for these things......excessive thirst, urinating where they normally don't and seem to not have control over it. Excessive appetite or no appetite. Staggering, confusion, sleeping a lot, going off and not wanting to be around people like they normally would.

By the time my vet had figured out what was wrong with my 15 year old baby it was too late and they couldn't save him. His sugar was so high it was unreadable.

But, i did find out that there are many animals that have diabeties and actually survive. You have to check their sugars just like humans and give insulin.

I hope this helps. If in doubt, please get your baby checked. Make sure they run a test specifically for blood sugars. Most don't run this. I'll never forgive myself for letting the vet tell me over and over he had a virus when i knew it was more.

hugz :bunchflowers:

[Jet]

My dog had diabeties. Died from it. I was shocked that the symptoms for animals are the same as humans. Even the blood levels.

I am now petrified one of my animals will get it.

Watch for these things......excessive thirst, urinating where they normally don't and seem to not have control over it. Excessive appetite or no appetite. Staggering, confusion, sleeping a lot, going off and not wanting to be around people like they normally would.

By the time my vet had figured out what was wrong with my 15 year old baby it was too late and they couldn't save him. His sugar was so high it was unreadable.

But, i did find out that there are many animals that have diabeties and actually survive. You have to check their sugars just like humans and give insulin.

I hope this helps. If in doubt, please get your baby checked. Make sure they run a test specifically for blood sugars. Most don't run this. I'll never forgive myself for letting the vet tell me over and over he had a virus when i knew it was more.

hugz :bunchflowers:

good post...........

[WolfyOne]

I am bored, I am stressed, I need a job and a life outside this room

Wolfy, who is still hopeful and continues to keep faith even on the days I feel defeated

[Gemme]

Ok my little thing is to wear thick woolen blend heavy socks in the winter. Ivory being my favorite color. Not knee socks but socks with heavy comfortable anklets. For lack of a better word. Wal Mart does not have them. Their socks are miserably thin. Target, Kmart, Kohl's etc do not sell them. Anyone know of a place where I can find them? On line is cool too! Help!!!! My feet get so cold in the winter.

Thank you Sweet! Bass Pro Shops have exactly what I am looking for!!! Yeah!!!

Just about any sporting goods type store will have what you want, so if you don't have a PBS near you the next time you need some socks, look for a Big 5 or other sporting goods store.

[Daktari]

Over-whelming sadness. Endings are never easy :(

[katsarecool]

Over-whelming sadness. Endings are never easy :(So sorry to hear that you are going through something sad!!! I hope things get better for you!

[katsarecool]

My dog had diabeties. Died from it. I was shocked that the symptoms for animals are the same as humans. Even the blood levels.

I am now petrified one of my animals will get it.

Watch for these things......excessive thirst, urinating where they normally don't and seem to not have control over it. Excessive appetite or no appetite. Staggering, confusion, sleeping a lot, going off and not wanting to be around people like they normally would.

By the time my vet had figured out what was wrong with my 15 year old baby it was too late and they couldn't save him. His sugar was so high it was unreadable.

But, i did find out that there are many animals that have diabeties and actually survive. You have to check their sugars just like humans and give insulin.

I hope this helps. If in doubt, please get your baby checked. Make sure they run a test specifically for blood sugars. Most don't run this. I'll never forgive myself for letting the vet tell me over and over he had a virus when i knew it was more.

hugz :bunchflowers:
I lost a beloved Rottweiler to Diabetes several years ago. It broke my heart! Like you by the time we realized what was happening (and it happened very fast she went downhill quickly) it was too late and she had to be put down. If I had read something like this when I first noticed something strange about Lynda I would have taken her to the vet much earlier. Thanks for this reminder!!!

[katsarecool]

Just about any sporting goods type store will have what you want, so if you don't have a PBS near you the next time you need some socks, look for a Big 5 or other sporting goods store.Thank you Gemme!!! Got to love those warm thick comfortable softie socks!

[Daktari]

So sorry to hear that you are going through something sad!!! I hope things get better for you!

Thank-you so much for your kind words.

[Soft*Silver]

Bit's friend who is in the hospital. I shall pray for her and light the prayer candle too...

[katsarecool]

Thank-you so much for your kind words.You are welcome!!! Hang in there ok?

[bigbutchmistie]

My date tonight. This happened spur of the moment. Friend of a friend. Those are never good :) LOL... Went, and I got nothing. No sparks, nothing. Im beginning to think somethings wrong with me. :( Im glad to make a new friend. :)

[sharkchomp]

Hey Katsarecool,

Check out Cabelas. com for those socks. I buy alot of clothes from them and the quality is excellant.

~~~shark~~~~~~~~~

[katsarecool]

Hey Katsarecool,

Check out Cabelas. com for those socks. I buy alot of clothes from them and the quality is excellant.

~~~shark~~~~~~~~~

Thank you darlin' I will!!!

Ok I am back and these look wonderful!!!! http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Womens-Footwear/Womens-Socks%7C/pc/104797980/c/104790780/sc/104583780/Life-is-good174-Womens-Snuggle-Socks/847593.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1102539

[bright_arrow]

Need to stop procrastinating and go back to school :)
Was trying to wait for stuff to settle but, life will always throw hurdles right? So I just need to add it to my plate :p
Thinking about Christmas with my family, and happy it will be the second one I get to share with my darling
Also thinking I need to see how much Juliet's first shots will be once we find a vet and start putting money to the side for her and Jas

Thinking overall that life is good and I'm lucky for my family, friends, partner and child, who apparently sees me as a step mom. I can't describe how that makes me feel :bunchflowers:

P.S. Wondering if anyone else's kitty has such a loud purr LOL

[dixie]

Hoping that I didn't over do it with the class load I'm picking up in January. Full time college plus a minimum 55+ hour per week job is gonna make for a tired girl... Also hoping I don't flunk out of anatomy & physiology, cause I signed up for the hardest version of that class the college offers...lol

[cara]

my 60-year old uncle wants a More Cowbell t-shirt for Christmas. So i got it for him.

:D

[asphaltcowboi]

im wondering.. my dog has this constant hack.. someone who had him befor me had his voice box cut. the vet said often when they do that they leave a lil tic and it causes a hack.. it seems to be getting worse as he ages. the vet i spoke to said there was nothing that could be done. seems to me with all the modern med. they would at least be able to make it so he doesnt have a hack.. i think i should talk to more vets. maybe someone will have a way to help him.

[JakeTulane]

A talk with My sister and a chance to become a nomad.

[lipstixgal]

Thinking about how much sewing I have to do in the next few days..ugh and hems to do to..

[JustLovelyJenn]

Thinking about the ride home today... and how I wish I could stay longer.

[MaggieBluIze]

What is on my mind.........

My daughter, of course ... Hoping Miranda will be able to walk again soon. She still cannot put any weight at all on her left side. This wreck has had her laid up and she is quite frustrated w/having to be so very dependent on others for even the simplest things. I just try to remind her that she is blessed, things could have been so very much worse, and at least we know she will be walking again ... This IS temporary. :praying:

Christmas is on the brain ... I have not bought a single Christmas present ... Thinking this is going to be a Christmas of being thankful for our blessings, celebrating overcoming our trials laid in front of us this year and appreciating our small but special family.

[bigbutchmistie]

My date Friday night. Not in a good way. It was good to go on one. It had been so long.

But, nothing clicked. No chemistry. No conversation. Just nothing. So I tried to be a friend. She doesnt want that, if I dont wanna date her she doesnt want anything. Her loss, Im a great friend.

My friend who recently lost her parents due to murder/suicide. It broke my heart Friday, when out of the blue she started crying so hard she was shaking... An irate client she was speaking to over the phone went off calling her mom all kinds of names and she broke. All I could do was just sit there and hold her and let her cry and get it out. What can you say to someone who found their parents dead like that?

I have been given some pictures of when I was little. I look at them and dont even know the child in them. Ive come so far and am so different.

I see my brother in them and remember how close we were and how as adults we couldnt be further apart. Which breaks my heart. But it is what it is....

So much lately is on my mind....

[little_ms_sunshyne]

My mind is all over the place! I wish it would just pick a place and stay there!

[Soon]

Glad to hear that abducted 12 year old Brittany Smith was found alive...all the way in San Francisco.

[Tommi]

Nothing to write home about

[RockOn]

The cake I cooked today.
I just posted its photo in the gallery if anyone is interested.
:(

[Kobi]

If this rain was snow,
we'd be stuck in the house til June!

[WolfyOne]

Feeling more stress now than when I was in Oklahoma
Not sure what to do about it at the moment
I just know there has to be an answer
Lost and alone about sums it up
Not happy in current situation
Wishing for a way out

[JustLovelyJenn]

Wow.... just wow.... I so wasn't expecting THIS!!! but... I think I like it.

[Soft*Silver]

My anxiety level is out the door tonight. A dear friend of mine had her house broken into and robbed, while her daughter was home. (daughter is in her early 20s) They stole computer, money, jewelry, etc. They broke open the door. It was a violent entry with no pretense of being quiet and worried about being caught. They cracked the door open with something loud, flew thru the house, taking whatever they could, ramsacking it while they searched, and making a loud fuss like it was a party.

An hour later, another friend of mine tells me as she is leaving her salon (she is a stylist) two men step out of the dark and rush her...somehow miraculously a cop shows up just as this happens. They fled and werent caught. She is safe but shook up. Had he not shown up...

I am so scared I cant think straight. Neither occured near me. Hell, one is in California! But, the season is bringing out a rash of crime that otherwise would not occur in intensity and frequency. I am never wanting to leave my home now...and I am so stressed I am washing clothes and cleaning house at this late hour (3 am my time).

after seeing what humankind can do to dogs today, from my earlier work of the day, to this late night trauma, I wonder, just wonder how we as a species ever evolved.

be safe everyone..please do all you can to be safe...

[Jet]

im wondering.. my dog has this constant hack.. someone who had him befor me had his voice box cut. the vet said often when they do that they leave a lil tic and it causes a hack.. it seems to be getting worse as he ages. the vet i spoke to said there was nothing that could be done. seems to me with all the modern med. they would at least be able to make it so he doesnt have a hack.. i think i should talk to more vets. maybe someone will have a way to help him.

how shitty is that!

[lipstixgal]

The cake I cooked today.
I just posted its photo in the gallery if anyone is interested.
:(

That's too bad about the cake it fell on the ground..

[Kenna]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQseugJosyTom7RKz8odfJLfaqhRofh HWJvbm9ZtGC8aKn6VDhHg

[JustLovelyJenn]

How I want to be somewhere else and not here for Christmas because my jackass brother is coming back.

[DapperButch]

I hate it when people don't spay/neuter their pets. Unless you are an experienced breeder and are planning to bred your pet, it is just a shame. People just don't think of the consequences and the potential for unhealthy and unwanted animals.

We can donate money hand over fist to no kill shelters, but it will never be enough if people don't get on the bandwagon about the need to spay/neuter.

That's what on my mind, folks! lol

[Tcountry]

The next three weeks...

[Soft*Silver]

WHY does my dog come down with the worst case of never ending gas at the holiday?

[betenoire]

I hate it when people don't spay/neuter their pets. Unless you are an experienced breeder and are planning to bred your pet, it is just a shame. People just don't think of the consequences and the potential for unhealthy and unwanted animals.

We can donate money hand over fist to no kill shelters, but it will never be enough if people don't get on the bandwagon about the need to spay/neuter.

That's what on my mind, folks! lol

I agree. I also have a huge problem with people who breed their dogs on a whim. Like "huh, puppies will be fun and I could sell them and I never DID bother to get fifi spayed - so why not?"

[DapperButch]

I agree. I also have a huge problem with people who breed their dogs on a whim. Like "huh, puppies will be fun and I could sell them and I never DID bother to get fifi spayed - so why not?"

Exactly! Along with..."well fifi is so pretty I want there to be another one."

Then they sell the dogs who end up in a shelter when they are one years old and no longer "cute". All b/c fifi is so pretty and you wanted to make a couple of bucks.

Grrrr...I'm crazy passionate about spaying/neuturing...

[JoSchmooze]

WHY does my dog come down with the worst case of never ending gas at the holiday?



Wo's been feeding the dog? And what has it been eating?

[betenoire]

Grrrr...I'm crazy passionate about spaying/neuturing...

Ditto. It's because of jackasses like that that there are a zillion stray cats in my neighborhood (and I keep ending up with them in my apartment because I can't handle seeing them homeless.)

[little_ms_sunshyne]

A Pole Dance...No seriously. Haven't you ever heard a song and though..."Damn the things I could do to this song" lol Maybe this should be on the random thread...I feel random today!

[Miss Scarlett]

Weather... ick!

[DomnNC]

I hate it when people don't spay/neuter their pets. Unless you are an experienced breeder and are planning to bred your pet, it is just a shame. People just don't think of the consequences and the potential for unhealthy and unwanted animals.

We can donate money hand over fist to no kill shelters, but it will never be enough if people don't get on the bandwagon about the need to spay/neuter.

That's what on my mind, folks! lol

I totally agree Dapper. Both my dogs have been spayed/neutered, as soon as they were big enough!

[katsarecool]

Ditto. It's because of jackasses like that that there are a zillion stray cats in my neighborhood (and I keep ending up with them in my apartment because I can't handle seeing them homeless.)I totally get that!!! I have three strays that I feed and doctor up when needed. Only one has been neutered; the female. If I could afford it I would take them for the surgery, check up and vaccinations. I loathe irresponsible pet owners!

[Jet]

That's too bad about the cake it fell on the ground..

ha ha ha ha.....too funny
sorry bout Brock's cake

[Soft*Silver]

same food..but I changed the dog biscuits...oooooooooooo...thats it!



Wo's been feeding the dog? And what has it been eating?

[Leigh]

Someone I know who is FTM gets his top surgery tomorrow after waiting for 5 yrs to get it ............ I always thought I'd be with him at the hospital by his side, but I won't be cuz his kids don't like Me and he doesn't think it would be right for Me to be there. I always thought I'd be there for him, but thats not the case and I'm pretty sad about it ~ the tears wanna flow but I'm trying hard not to cuz My mom is in the room and tonight I really don't want anyone seeing Me cry :(

[Venus007]

Today I am feeling isolated and sad, the holidays bring out the "mean reds" and I know this but it still doesn't mean I get to skip out on feeling it. I try to embrace it every year, celebrate and accept it for the cycle and ritual it is and use it for catharsis, it still sucks, every year

[Spirit Dancer]

Life and the moments that
create memories.

[sharkchomp]

I've had a lot on my mind lately. I've wanted to post about it but then I don't know, shrug. So here goes....

For one thing I worked with total i d i o t s last week. And rude idiots at that. Ya know, I've kindly decided that because I won't tolerate abuse in my personal life, I'm not going to tolerate it in my professional life. I almost contacted corporate on those guys but someone beat me to it. I also made a complaint to my store manager and I'm going to say something to my district manager the next time I see him.

And this week has been bitter cold. And the heat is out at work. But then customers expect me to go outside in single digit weather to work on their car. Ummm fuck that. At least we all took turns.

But that's all fodder to what's really been on my mind. I miss an old friend that walked out of my life. I want to call her and say really? Really? It's been a couple of years. But I still miss her terribly. I really thought we'd grow old together. Best friends til the grave. I've been thinking of calling her just to say I love you, I'll always love you - no matter what. I think I've thought up a zillion excuses to not call her lol What's that saying? Reject me once fuck you. Reject me twice fuck you. Well maybe that's not the saying, but I think it should be one.

And I miss my other best friend that moved away. See there was 4 of us. Me and the one above hung out with Bruce and R, but Bruce and R hardly ever hung out with us together. So it was either me, the one above and Bruce or me the one above and the one that moved away. So now it's just me and Bruce. But we've known each other for 20+ years. But the one that moved away was just awesome. We laughed so many stary nights away together. One of my best fishing buds ever! Always competing with each other - fishing wise. One phone call she was there. One phone call I was there. Lots of good times. Shewwwwwww


Anyway, enough of that sad shit .... I want to ride a camel. I'd love to have one for a pet. Friends would call and ask - whatcha doing this weekend man? And I'd say - oh I'm going out riding. And they would say - oh you got a Harley? I'd say - no man, a camel. Shit, everyday would be hump day. I wonder what they eat? I mean they live in the desert. Anyhow, it's not like they eat grass or hay. Or oats. Or maybe they do. I might have to look that up.

And something else that's been on my mind is what in the hell is in a butterfinger to make it stick to your teeth like they do?????????????? I've had just about every American - and many foriegn no foreign candy bars and there isn't a one that sticks to your teeth like a butterfinger. And it tastes so good. Ingrediants .... sugar, glue, chocolate.

I love the geico woodchucks commercial hey you danged woodchucks quit chucking my wood! HA!!!!! I'd love to have a woodchuck!!!! My Mom had a woodchuck. No kidding. When she was little they lived in Wisconsin. In the winter they had a woodchuck that would live behind their stove.

Well, I'm out for a smoke then off to bed. Sleep well and sweet dreams my friends

~~~shark~~~~~~~

[dixie]

*snip*

Anyway, enough of that sad shit .... I want to ride a camel. I'd love to have one for a pet. Friends would call and ask - whatcha doing this weekend man? And I'd say - oh I'm going out riding. And they would say - oh you got a Harley? I'd say - no man, a camel. Shit, everyday would be hump day. I wonder what they eat? I mean they live in the desert. Anyhow, it's not like they eat grass or hay. Or oats. Or maybe they do. I might have to look that up.

And something else that's been on my mind is what in the hell is in a butterfinger to make it stick to your teeth like they do?????????????? I've had just about every American - and many foriegn no foreign candy bars and there isn't a one that sticks to your teeth like a butterfinger. And it tastes so good. Ingrediants .... sugar, glue, chocolate.

I love the geico woodchucks commercial hey you danged woodchucks quit chucking my wood! HA!!!!! I'd love to have a woodchuck!!!! My Mom had a woodchuck. No kidding. When she was little they lived in Wisconsin. In the winter they had a woodchuck that would live behind their stove.



*blink blink* bwahahahahahaha...

I've ridden a camel. They bite. (ouch...) And yes, butterfingers are the yummiest yet most sticky thing I've ever tried to eat. Love 'em though. LOL I love the woodchuck commercial too. I used to get confused as a kid because some folks call them woodchucks and some call them ground hogs, so my child mind would stumble and blurt out "look at the ground chuck!" It stuck. Now that's what everyone in my family calls them...lol

[asphaltcowboi]

my computer speakers are not working but if i giggle the plug in the back the will come on.. wonder if the can be rewired or if i need to replace them..or even what a set of speakers cost.. whats the diffrence in pc speakers? guess i need to do some reading and studing before shopping.

[Soft*Silver]

I have reconnected with some very dear local friends recently. It warms my heart. But whats on my mind is that they are amazed at what I have been through over the past few years, and in telling my story, so am I. I hear myself as I talk of my health, my AA relapse, my romances, my slide down the financial scale and I am in awe that I survived and still have a smile on my face. This all happened to ME? It sure sounds like alot when I say it out loud in one conversation....

[Spirit Dancer]

Getting a kick in the butt, via note :sunglass:
Cookies and candy being made, :eatinghersheybar:
the smile on her face; she still believes in Santa.:grinch:

[JustLovelyJenn]

My Christmas list. I always try and MAKE the gifts I give to friends... and I am a bit behind schedule... plus I added a couple names to my list... still not sure what to make for them.

[Leigh]

On My mind is the fact that I've recently gotten back in touch with someone whom I've missed very much, but due to past hurts (My mistake) its taking us awhile to even get back on common ground to be friends again. It hurts very much but hopefully this rebuilding stage will allow atleast something to come out of all of this ~ I just hope that I haven't screwed that up completely :(

[DapperButch]

I totally get that!!! I have three strays that I feed and doctor up when needed. Only one has been neutered; the female. If I could afford it I would take them for the surgery, check up and vaccinations. I loathe irresponsible pet owners!

The SPCA has specials around here where they will do it for $25. The boys are out there making babies! Maybe there is a rescue/feral car group that will pay towards neuturing/spaying for wandering cats? I dunno, I only know dog stuff.

I think it is kind of you to care for them when they need it/you can. :-)

[bright_arrow]

My nightmares last night, that picked up even after I woke up twice. Left my heart aching and broken and insecurities gnawing at the leftover pieces...

:watereyes:

[Leigh]

Two things are on My mind:

1) A so-called friend who turned her back on Me tonight because I am transitioning

2) Finding out from a friend that she went to go visit someone I knew in the hospital who had his top surgery today ~ knowing I couldnt be there to even visit hurt alot :(

[dixie]

Don't you just hate it when you go to bed and sleep sooooo hard then wake up (wide awake, mind you) to realize you've actually only slept about 45 minutes? Grrrrrrrr.... :twitch:

[Miss Scarlett]

My icy commute this morning.

[JustLovelyJenn]

..... don't push, don't push, don't push....

[Cirrus]

im wondering.. my dog has this constant hack.. someone who had him befor me had his voice box cut. the vet said often when they do that they leave a lil tic and it causes a hack.. it seems to be getting worse as he ages. the vet i spoke to said there was nothing that could be done. seems to me with all the modern med. they would at least be able to make it so he doesnt have a hack.. i think i should talk to more vets. maybe someone will have a way to help him.

I was wondering about what kind of rat bastard would do a thing like this. (As if they didn't know a dog barks before they got one.) Imagine my complete astonishment to find that this is considered a "cosmetic surgery" and that it is not at all unusual. God sometimes people just suck.

[Tommi]

im wondering.. my dog has this constant hack.. someone who had him befor me had his voice box cut. the vet said often when they do that they leave a lil tic and it causes a hack.. it seems to be getting worse as he ages. the vet i spoke to said there was nothing that could be done. seems to me with all the modern med. they would at least be able to make it so he doesnt have a hack.. i think i should talk to more vets. maybe someone will have a way to help him.

I was wondering about what kind of rat bastard would do a thing like this. (As if they didn't know a dog barks before they got one.) Imagine my complete astonishment to find that this is considered a "cosmetic surgery" and that it is not at all unusual. God sometimes people just suck.
Second and even 3rd opinions can save our pets lives. I lost my Shelty to misdiagnosis by my vet, then complications from surgery as a mass had closed his airway off. It wasn't just Kennel cough. you can contact your states vet assoc for specialists,

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=229190143588 Maybe the bloggers can relate and give you some help cody. poor critters

Sounds like mabe scar tissue, or possibly infection.

http://altamesaanimalhospital.com/

[cuddlyfemme]

my feet are cold

[Tommi]

PeachesBoy woke me up at 3 AM on sleep in lazy Sunday,football day, and me :mohawk:staying up.

[JakeTulane]

My family and how things change. That sometimes you just have to accept that change, quit fighting it.. and move on.

[Miss Scarlett]

The ugly sinus headache that woke me up at 3 this morning, is still hanging around and, for the last hour or so, trying very hard to blossom into a full blown migraine...:seeingstars:

[alilhoneybee]

That I have so much to be grateful for in my life whether I am single or not is secondary. I have my health and the ability to enjoy the beauty around me.

[bigbutchmistie]

How two couples I introduced to each other are getting married.. At least I got their love lives right LOL

How one is my ex and her gf. And the other is a little gay boy at work. His boyfriend just proposed to him on his birthday the other day....

How Im looking forward to having dinner with my ex's gf Tuesday night and having some "guy time" I never get

How I hope this week goes by quickly.. Long long hours..

Coming back on Wednesday night to my ex and her gf's house and dog sitting til the next Tuesday...

How much fun I have just to get away from the house for a few days

[Sparkle]

Planning an upcoming adventure abroad!

[Kenna]

I wrote this several years ago (I think in 2007?)... thinking about my nieces and the time I want to spend with them, made me think of the "list" I wrote "way back when".... most, almost all, of the following still applies for me. (I did crop a few pieces, that don't apply to my current feelings....)
************************************************** ********
Every year at this time, my mind wonders and dreams about the “perfect” Christmas day.............

What is your idea of a perfect Christmas day? (or other celebrated Holiday according to your beliefs and traditions?)

My mother and I got into a heated discussion the other day. I’ve had a hard year; lost loved ones, been faced with “life’s lessons” while losing my home, and said good bye to dear friends. I made the mistake of telling Mom I wanted a quiet holiday and didn’t have anything on my “wish list” (for gifts that is.) She was very insulted and angry. “Well, what am I supposed to do? Take everything back that I bought for you!” She spends money ALL year preparing for this holiday. She was so upset that I didn’t wish (or want) for any “material” item. I wish I hadn’t upset her so much, but I truly don’t want or need any “material” gift. She thought I was being ungrateful.

Mom, I promise, I meant no harm. And no, I’m not a Scrooge like you called me.

I simply enjoy the “simple things”.

I’m also not a Scrooge for thinking that this time of year has turned into Commercialism and Competition. I don’t care for the stores all competing and stressing you out with commercials. Makes me feel overwhelmed.

These are a few things I love on Christmas morning: (no gifts to open, only the simple things…please know, I don't think I am "better than" anyone else, I'm just burned out from having a few hard years and want to focus on a few simple things rather than stressing out...)

o Having my son home where he’s warm and safe. Wrapping my arms around him, giving him a peck on the cheek & saying “Merry Christmas Baby.” Watching him wipe the sleep out of his eyes and wish me Happy Birthday.
o Making my AWSOME stuffed french toast to give breakfast in bed for my special someone.
o Taking a bundle of new blankets and sweaters to a group of elderly.
o Spending the three days before Christmas baking all kinds of goodies and delivering them to a nursing home while wearing a Santa hat. Giving one on one time to many of the residents without family. You should see their faces light up!! That’s a true gift!! And their warm hugs are so inviting, a gift I cherish.
o Enjoying a cup of hot cocoa on the back deck while watching the sunrise glisten off the new snow. (Don’t we all love a White Christmas?)
o Listening to jingle bells and thinking “that is the sound of Angels singing while they say a prayer for you.”
o The smell of warm sugar cookies and pumpkin cheese cake…while enjoying the smiles and giggles of the kids in the back ground.
o Offering for someone in the Armed Forces, who can’t go home for Christmas, to enjoy Christmas Dinner with us. Giving them a temporary home-away-from-home and making them feel really special. You couldn’t give a more special gift.
o Delivering homemade fruit baskets and stockings stuffed to the brim (anonymously) to families that have had a hard year. Maybe delivering to a homeless shelter or woman’s shelter. (remember, Gramma used to tell me that an orange and an apple was all they’d get in their stockings.)
o Taking a close friend to the local township Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and enjoying hot cider & cookies, good laughs and watching them glow with happiness. That glow can really fill your heart.
o Watching those really old Rudolph and Santa cartoons while snuggled in your blankets on the couch after Christmas Dinner with the fireplace giving you that warm fuzzy feeling.
o Volunteering at a local soup kitchen.
o To watch the kids catch snow flakes with their tongues and make snow angels. Their giggles can make the meanest Scrooge a happy person.
o To have my own home to invite friends to, while I dote on them hand and foot making the most awesome meal. I dearly love to hear friends laugh and have fun. Such a sound can fill your heart and erase tears.

I could carry on all day about my list of simple things… why don’t you elaborate by adding your own items, then pass this on. This is a Sweet original and my small gift to you, so you can cherish the simple things after the “stress” of the holidays. I've done everything on the list above and this is my idea of a perfect Christmas Day. Who needs Birthdays when you can have all that's simple?

(Mom, am I still a Scrooge?)

Merry Christmas Happy Holidays... may your heart be filled with warmth & love, may your lives be filled with joy & friendship and may you find your Star on Christmas Morning.

TLC
Sweet
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This year..... I'd trade all my Christmas'es to spend time with my nieces. I can't WAIT to make snow angels with them!!

[JustLovelyJenn]

Christmas with my CHOSEN family, instead of my given one... I'm so happy about going, about being somewhere I feel safe and loved!

[Soft*Silver]

debating whether or not to go back to college to get my Social Work degree instead of usuing my Counseling degree.

[Chancie]

I truly hate the word 'whatever'. It sounds so dismissive to me.

[sharkchomp]

I have a bunch of rocks and agates that belonged to my maternal grandmother. I just washed them, and now I don't know what to do with them. She always kept them in canning jars with water, and they look pretty that way, but there are so many of them. Slices, rough, lots of white granite.

If Jakob finds them after I am gone, he will think his mother was batshit crazy for keeping a bunch of rocks.

June there's nothing crazy about that at all! What if you made your own water fountain and use your Mom's rocks in it? That way they are functional and used in a beautiful way. Making one yourself wouldn't be that difficult and wouldn't cost you much more than a pump from a aquarium store. Well, just a thought.

~~~shark~~~~~~~~

[Blade]

wondering how long it is gonna take these chocolate morsels to melt all the way GEEZ! I could grow old by now

[Miss Scarlett]

The Beatles' song I can't seem to get out of my head...

[girl_dee]

That I love being here with great family but also a reminder that I so don't belong in the city. The street noise outside is quite alarming!

[sylvie]

new piercing, today...YAY

[Kobi]

Today,
brought the first snow of the season.

Is so pretty out there. Was so quiet this morning
you could almost hear the flakes falling.

Watching snow fall is so peaceful and brings
back so many good memories.

Now, I wonder if my neighbors will let me borrow
their kid so I dont look like a total dork when I go
make a snowman.

:snowballfight:

[Glenn]

I wonder why most everyone says "snowman." It's just a matter of packing a little more snow on the chest and you'd have a snow butch or femme.:)

[ravfem]

life
love
language

distance
closeness

complications
simplicity

life
love

truths.

[Kobi]

[/FONT]I wonder why most everyone says "snowman." It's just a matter of packing a little more snow on the chest and you'd have a snow butch or femme.:)


Pssst....I dont think the snow butches would be packing on the chest.

:jester:

[lipstixgal]

Thinking I should bake some cookies for dessert if only knew where the chocolate chips were?? hmm thinking:deepthoughts:

[Soft*Silver]

taste testing the cherry ham I am baking

how long its going to take to make german potato salad

am I going to make the banana pudding with nilla wafer dessert good enough to please my guests tonight....

[WolfyOne]

Keeping my fingers crossed
Keeping the faith alive

[Jet]

Dear fiercegrrl,
Extending friendship here.
Can't seem to find the right words for consolation, but know that you do matter.
Sending you warm wishes and blessings with this card.

_______________________________


http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr257/lionoflionsman/Card2.jpg

[Greco]

Dear fiercegrrl,

You matter. Each and every one of us matters. I wish I had Jet's talent in posting such a beautiful card for you, know that I send you one from my heart and spirit as well.

May you know that you are embraced in friendship and peace this evening.

Greco

[Blade]

Hoping I feel human when I wake up in the morning, and wondering if work will be as busy as it was today....I love busy

[asphaltcowboi]

im thinking the wind is going to pick my house up and blow it down the street

[bigbutchmistie]

My Job this week... Its long hours.. Which I get salary for, and then commission will pick up these two weeks cause kids are out of school and pkg sales will go up for people wanting stays at our resorts. :)

My brother.. As always even though we arent close is on my mind. Missing him and our closeness we had has kids.

Some minor innocent flirting with a new sales rep. She's hawt and I cant help myself... I know she's straight its a bummer LOL

Wondering when the dufus who parks in my assigned parking place over and over again thinks that calling me a F**** Dyke will make me stop next time from calling the chops to have his car towed out of my assigned space? LOL idiot.

Tears filling my eyes over the weekend over DADT. Happy we have reached that landmark. And hoping that we are very close to being able to marry...

Thinking it sucks to be able to be me at my job but everyone looking at you with a blank stare cause they just dont get how important this human rights fight was...

So much.. and so many people on my mind.... Its a wonder I get a peaceful nights sleep LOL

[JakeTulane]

That I know there will be no sleep tonight, and know not when it will come again.

[Gaige]

That I'm tired and don't want to go to work tonight.

[Cirrus]

I truly hate the word 'whatever'. It sounds so dismissive to me.

It IS dismissive and rather rude. I'm also not a big fan of any statement that starts with something like, "Coming from my me space......" Where would you be coming from if not your "me space"? I'd like to think that people are intelligent enough that in a discussion it is already understood that anything anyone says is from their own personal point of view.

In other news.......

Snow, snow, snow, and more snow - actually, I like it

Looks like the Bears have given Favre his last football game. Egh, I don't care anymore. He's a traitor.

You all ever have someone stand under mistletoe and look at you expectantly? I mean, someone you'd really rather not kiss? I don't want to lead her on. There is nothing there for either of us. I need some protocol here. I'm pretty sure I hurt her feelings when I gave her a kiss on the cheek and a quick hug. I mean I do realize that I am the only butch and she the only femme within about 200 miles (or at least it feels that way) but that isn't a good enough reason for me. Anyone have any thoughts?

YouTube - cute puppy whistle


This made my day!

[girl_dee]

Rituals and lots of anniversary celebrations are are wonderful
Thing to look forward to in life .

[Sparkle]

this cold (ailment) needs to go now, please & thank you.

[JustLovelyJenn]

how to suffer through my mothers dinner guests....

[Leigh]

Knowing that My mom will be working extremely late this week & I will be looking after the house

[Gemme]

A lot. My mind is full tonight.

[girl_dee]

why am I up? why am I wanting to eat junk food ? why is my mother up too? why am I watching trash tv? why am I fretting ?!

[Eagle Spirit]

Leaving her a note to close those doors and lock them tight, She should have listened to me, the first time.

[katsarecool]

Almost finished the coloring books for the little guys in my family. I am bone tired and hurting from hunching over doing the artwork. The stinkers better like them.

[StillettoDoll]

Wondering how much food I wll eat today and tonight . And what to bring to the parties.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Miss Scarlett]

Last night...

[theoddz]

I can't help but to feel a little down about having to work this entire holiday weekend. Thing is, it's not the first Christmas I've worked and it's not the last I'll work,m either. After all,m there are LOTS of folks out there right now who would LOVE to work this weekend and have no job to go to. In that way, I am very glad to be able to work this holiday season, especially with my pay, benefits and job security. I guess this puts having to work this holiday weekend in a totally new light.

On the bright side, I will have New Years weekend off next week...4 days, in fact, since I'll be taking my 50th birthday off on Thursday. :)

Theo :bouquet:...on the Blackberry.

[WolfyOne]

The Universe is a mystery for sure

I think when one door opens, more will follow

Going back isn't always a bad thing

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Wrote a long letter today. Poured my heart and soul into it. Sealed it with a kiss and stuck it in a safe place. I feel so much better when I write what I am thinking and how I am feeling even if it never makes it to where it should be. The result: I feel damn good! :)

[chefhottie25]

Wrote a long letter today. Poured my heart and soul into it. Sealed it with a kiss and stuck it in a safe place. I feel so much better when I write what I am thinking and how I am feeling even if it never makes it to where it should be. The result: I feel damn good! :)

i write long soulful letters that never get sent either. it is meant more for me...well the process is anyway. i have a box that contain a few of those letters and well versed poems that go along with them. sometimes i debate sending them. one time i actually did and the response was more than i could have ever hoped for. it mended a fractured relationship...and it is now a beautiful friendship.

[Cirrus]

Christmas has come and gone without any drama. Thank God, I'm not good at drama. I couldn't even manage the little shepard boy in the 5th grade Christmas play.

I hope the Packers boot those Flatlanders clean out of Lambeau. We aren't even thinkiing about the New Year, we just want Sunday to get here!!

I could not help but notice as I surf through the site that there are some amazingly beautiful women with large,warm hearts here. Ladies, thank you for making my day start with a smile

[morningstar55]

on my mind.........
is how a lot of us are so against bully's but yet some of them same people are bullys themselves.

[RockOn]

A friend who is encountering several life struggles at the moment. And I feel so helpless. The only thing I can do for her is offer my support ... and honestly, that seems so trivial to me :( ... considering her present challenges.

[JakeTulane]

There is no shame in shedding tears. There is only Hope.

:vigil:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Things I want to do today... and wondering if we will get to most of them or not... before I have to leave again.

[Cirrus]

Last time I asked her on a date she said no but sounded like she wanted to say yes. She did say ask me again sometime. It's only coffee right? All she can say is no again? How many times are you supposed to ask before you give up?I don't want to seem like a jerk.

You guys I am so sorry. I just found all of your answers to this question in the reputation thingy. I didn't even know it was there. I haven't had the chance to see her recently as I have not been down into town for awhile. I think she works at one of the shops down there. Every time I am around her I'm like a bumbling idiot. Like, any of you see that movie The Gods must Be Crazy? Yeah, I'm like that guy.

Thanks!!!

[WolfyOne]

Orientation went well, so I'm of the employed now even if it's just PT to start
Job doesn't pay much, but it's a paycheck...........finally
The drive is one hour fifteen minutes one way for now
With first paycheck, I'll be looking for a place closer to job
I get early hours with a start time of 6am
I'm excited to be going to work again......woohoohoo

[MsTinkerbelly]

There is still so much to do tonight before we leave for our camping trip in the RV....might even get a little snow! :praying:

[WolfyOne]

I am tired, getting back into the swing of things will take a few weeks, I think
Tomorrow I'll wake with aches and pain from using body parts that haven't been worked in a while
I'm looking at it as a workout that I get paid to do instead of paying to use someone's equipment at a health club

[Leigh]

On My mind is cuddling, kissing, holding hands and everything else that was talked about in those text messages today :D

[Julien]

I am thinking about all the family and friends who are so supportive of me in my current role as caretaker for my ill parent. Of course my parent is on my mind too.

[Miss Scarlett]

Sticky Fingers... :giggle:

[JakeTulane]

The act of admittance.

[Blaze]

Being given a time of eight months...
makes me wonder how much things I can accomplish in that time. First things first. Kayak, fishing, and then again ~grinz~
Hurry up Spring. I got lots of things to do!!!

[RockOn]

Yesterday morning I posted concerns for a friend who is experiencing some difficulties. Talked to her for over an hour this evening. Her resilience amazes me. She is an amazing woman.

She has already taken steps to get things worked out. It is a no quick fix situation. She is pushing her way through it. What a trooper! I admire her a lot.

[dixie]

I have so much to do tomorrow. Well, today actually. (Working third shift screws with my time perception...lol) Busy busy next few days...

To Do List:
~ clean out the car
~ fill it up with gas
~ deposit my check
~ buy a couple toiletries that I need (toothpaste, etc)
~ finish laundry
~ finish packing for the weekend
~ pack my bags in the car
~ NOT forget to put the prezzies in the car
~ find time to eat something
~ find time to nap
~ go to work
~ get off work tomorrow morning and head to Pajara's :D
~ have lots of fun and snuggle time while I'm there
~ head back home Monday afternoon
~ find time to nap
~ go to work
~ get off work Tuesday morning and head to school to pick up my textbooks
~ take mom to her eye dr appt
~ find time to nap
~ go to work
~ etc etc
~ the list goes on and on

Whew...and those are just the highlights! LOL

[pajama]

I have so much to do tomorrow. Well, today actually. (Working third shift screws with my time perception...lol) Busy busy next few days...

To Do List:
~ clean out the car
~ fill it up with gas
~ deposit my check
~ buy a couple toiletries that I need (toothpaste, etc)
~ finish laundry
~ finish packing for the weekend
~ pack my bags in the car
~ NOT forget to put the prezzies in the car
~ find time to eat something
~ find time to nap
~ go to work
~ get off work tomorrow morning and head to Pajara's :D
~ have lots of fun and snuggle time while I'm there
~ head back home Monday afternoon
~ find time to nap
~ go to work
~ get off work Tuesday morning and head to school to pick up my textbooks
~ take mom to her eye dr appt
~ find time to nap
~ go to work
~ etc etc
~ the list goes on and on

Whew...and those are just the highlights! LOL




Yeah. Don't forget the prezzies. :D Oh. And you don't really need to pack much. ;) Just an outfit for the ride home.

[dixie]

Yeah. Don't forget the prezzies. :D Oh. And you don't really need to pack much. ;) Just an outfit for the ride home.

Ha! You can't keep me nekkid ALL weekend. What about our shopping trip to the gay bookstore?? lol

[Kenna]

Headache, sore throat, lower back hurts....
I can't afford to get sick.... and I don't have time for this. Especially if I get "THAT call"!

But I just might be tempted to curl back up for a little while longer in my fuzzy Pink Panther bathrobe and Eeyore pjs. After that, I gotta get busy and run to town.

[storyofmylife]

Family
:bouquet:

[Sam]

a certain visitor, im expecting today

[JakeTulane]

Nothing nor no one is going to ruin the great mood I am in.. that started with some good news yesterday.. things are moving along now just as I wish them to in that area of My life. I will allow nothing nor no one to stand in the way of that. 2011 is going to be a wonderful year !!!

[storyofmylife]

Bowl of hot chocolate oatmeal!

[Sam]

Bowl of hot chocolate oatmeal!

so back to the grind of dieting off all those xmas goodies and a trip to perkins all summer/fall long huh? :P

[JustLovelyJenn]

It seems silly really, but I'm crying tonight. Shedding tears I didn't know I had. My life has not been easy, but I know it has by no means been hard. I heard a theory about that once... maybe its true. Someone once told me I had a gift, that I was blessed to bring comfort to others and that I had to endure pain to be able to see it and release it in them. They told me that with this gift came others. That because I know pain I can see it... I can hear what causes strife in those around me. Clairvoyance, they called it. And I can. I can look at a person, talk to them, and see what sorrows them. I can see what brings them joy and what hardships they have endured.

I'm not so sure it is a gift, sometimes I believe it a curse. Tonight I sit, thinking of my own path, and my own future and I am flooded with these images I have seen. Hurts done to others... and I cry.

I cry for the child beat bloody hiding in a closet from a mother's rampage. I cry for the lover sitting at the edge their partners bed as they die in pain of cancer. I have seen these things and so many others through the eyes of those I love, those I care deeply for, and I cry. May my tears bring just one moment of eternal justice for the wrongs done to so many.

[storyofmylife]

so back to the grind of dieting off all those xmas goodies and a trip to perkins all summer/fall long huh? :P

Actually not dieting untill end of 1st week of the New Year.......still enjoying the goodies!

[Miss Scarlett]

A bedsheet, a pond, a camera and a pair of sparkly red pumps!

[WolfyOne]

My brother Peter did a 40 second video on FB of the snow coming down in Vegas

Can we say this is what global warming looks like :|

[Daktari]

The industrial (r)evolution of Britain :|

[sweetfemme247]

today i start school and im really excited but scared

[Oiler41]

Wishing we didn't have to take down the Christmas decorations. It makes the Pup so sad. She does love Christmas!

Glynn

[JustLovelyJenn]

Maybe I can make this work?

[Gemme]

I'm a beastie tonight. Omnivorous. Bleeding. Bloated.

And I'm texting pics of my wedding dress to friends.

I'm complex.

:blink:

[ravfem]

How fortunate i am to be surrounded by the love and support of friends and lovers.

i'm entering new territory for me, and it's kinda scary but exciting too. Trying very hard not to mess everything up, but keeping in mind that i'm not perfect and i will make mistakes.

One Day at a Time, right?

:cigar2::hippie::caveman:

[little_ms_sunshyne]

What could be...What isn't...What will never be....Why I opted to eat some Nutella for dinner, rumbling in my tummy for real food....What to eat???....You know, the important stuff, the not so important stuff, and then some!

[Soft*Silver]

I smell vinegar and cant find out where it is...

[Lynn]

On my mind--

-The new floor and door that are being installed this week. So excited!
-The neverending worry about paperwork and stuff to get done for work.
-My daughter starting grad school and how awesome that is.
-The great rapport I have with my exhb's fiancee' and how I think she is in for trouble with him.
-That I paid my bills today, and how much I truly love being able to pay my bills.
-The "Gratitude Journal" I decided to start. Thinking that I should start it already. :)

[Leigh]

Thinking about the past, present and future

[sharkchomp]

Watermelon. Watermelon is on my mind tonight. Whether you believe in a Supreme Being or evolution, something special happened when that little seed was created. Just looking at it from the outside you know it's some kind of special because it's striped. Think of all the cool things that are striped - tigers, zebras. Hmmm that's all that I can think of that's striped. Well my dog is striped and I've always thought that was really cool! But a striped fruit is really cool anyway.

I always wonder how someone discovered it and decided it was ok to eat. Did they just happen upon it? Did they pick it up and thump it, hearing that somewhat hollow sound? Can you imagine what they thought when they broke it open to find the red meat of it? And some daring soul tried it. And you just know that lucky ole fool was the villiage/clan/whatever? hero for finding that shit!

I know what would have happened if I had discovered it, I would have ate the whole damned thing cause you know they didn't have sweets back in that day. Watermelon had to be the chocolate/ice cream/snickers of that time. (And yes I listed Snickers as it's own food even though it has chocolate just because it has that noughuty shit and it really does satisfy.) I mean those peeps didn't even have pies back then cause they 1)didn't have processed sugar and 2)they didn't have ovens.

Today a watermelon is a staple for cookouts and picnics. But back in the day it was a blessing for a good growing season. Can you imagine knowing the sweet goodness of a watermelon and then having to wait months for it to grow??? I'd never make it back then. "I want some watermelon. What? I have to wait four months for it to grow? WTF??? OK, I'll take some ice cream. What do you mean you have no ice??? OK, I'll take a Mt Dew. What? I have to walk 8 miles to the nearest store??? Ummm, I'll just drive. What you don't have a car? I have to either walk or ride a horse?" Yeah, I don't think so!!!!! I'll just throw some ice and my watermelon in my cooler and drive to the lake - thank you!

But really, think how cool watermelon is. When you slice it, does it not automatically remind you of a smiley face???? :) And unless you cut it into little pie slices, that sweet watery goodness is going to drip down your face and onto your shirt making a sweet mess. And probally the coolest thing about watermelons is you can spit the seeds out and it is socially acceptable.

I simply can't eat a big ole piece of watermelon without being transported back to being a kid. You don't see too many adults eating big ole pieces of watermelon though. No, they must have gotten tired of wearing the watermelon juice and came up with 'fruit salad'. Fruit salad is good shit though, no denying it. But it''s always better with those little marshmallows. I honestly have no idea how someone came up with marshmallows or what is in them but DAMN, give that person a ribbon!

And now that I'm thinking about the discovery of fruits, imagine the unlucky bastard that discovered the radish. Now I know it's not a fruit and I really like radishes, but it's red. So imagine some poor fella finds a radish and you know it's a bit of a shock to his taste buds. It looks sweet - but noooooo it's not. In fact it's got a bit of a kick to it. And without ranch dressing - hmmmm maybe not one's favorite food. So then the poor fella finds a strawberry. Hmmmmm, it's red too. So he talks or grunts or whatever his (and I say his but it may have well been a her - just saying) best pal into trying it. Of course the strawberry is a smash and his pal is the clan's strawberry hero and he's the radish zero. Or.... perhaps even worse! He finds the strawberry first, then finds the radish. And you know he'd be all fucked up over finding the apple! - Is it sweet or what?

Which leads me to finding lemons, limes and oranges. I mean what if the guy had been on a roll. He found the watermelon and the strawberry. Then he finds oranges and tangerines. YUM YUM YUM!!!!!! And the guy is elevated to clan superhero level. And then he finds a lemon. It's so pretty and it smells sooooo good. And then he bites into that sonofabitch! Poor bastard. But ya know let's face it, the lemon came into itself with lemonade and sliced lemon in water and of course lemon marange pie. ;)

~~~shark~~~~~~~~

[little_ms_sunshyne]

A craving I have...one that goes beyond being simple...causes my body to break out in a field of goosebumps and chills by just the mere feel of my cold sheets over my skin....A craving that makes my back arch to the heavens...makes my breathing and heartbeat betray me and reveal just how vulnerable I am....*sigh*

[dixie]

How emotionally draining my job can be sometimes. Got a call around 10p from law enforcement en route with a potential client. She refused medical treatment eventhough she is bruised and bloodied, from being dragged through the house by her hair, being choked and hit, and being thrown headfirst over a banister railing to the ground below. Her scalp bleeding from where a baseball size chunk of hair was physically ripped out, and covered in cuts literally from her forehead to the top of her foot from her sword-wielding batterer. The same batterer who previously broke her shoulder, and has previously landed her in shelter numerous times in the past 9 years. She was beyond hysterical, terrified, and in a lot of pain. I sat with her, smoked with her, talked with her and cried with her. The really sad part...she wants to go home and see if he will "cuddle" with her. I hate this part of my job. I know the mentality so I understand why they think they want to go back, or have to go back. But I don't understand why they don't seem to see the danger. Too many have went back. And too many have came out in body bags. In my office we have a pair of purple shoes for every domestic violence fatality victim in the state of NC. I don't want this lady (nor any other person) to become another pair of purple shoes... :(

[katsarecool]

that I am doing well, content, looking forward to the future while enjoying the moments now.

[Miss Scarlett]

(((((dixielady))))) Yes it can be very draining at times. I work with these folks too. It's extremely difficult to sit back and watch someone return to their batterer. Having escaped a similar situation nearly 30 years ago, I understand far too much and far too well. Sadly we cannot make anyone do what they are not ready to do and leaving this can be more terrifying for them than the situation itself. Hang in there.

[Cirrus]

How emotionally draining my job can be sometimes. Got a call around 10p from law enforcement en route with a potential client. She refused medical treatment eventhough she is bruised and bloodied, from being dragged through the house by her hair, being choked and hit, and being thrown headfirst over a banister railing to the ground below. Her scalp bleeding from where a baseball size chunk of hair was physically ripped out, and covered in cuts literally from her forehead to the top of her foot from her sword-wielding batterer. The same batterer who previously broke her shoulder, and has previously landed her in shelter numerous times in the past 9 years. She was beyond hysterical, terrified, and in a lot of pain. I sat with her, smoked with her, talked with her and cried with her. The really sad part...she wants to go home and see if he will "cuddle" with her. I hate this part of my job. I know the mentality so I understand why they think they want to go back, or have to go back. But I don't understand why they don't seem to see the danger. Too many have went back. And too many have came out in body bags. In my office we have a pair of purple shoes for every domestic violence fatality victim in the state of NC. I don't want this lady (nor any other person) to become another pair of purple shoes... :(

What's his address?

[SnackTime]

An appointment this morning

[Scorp]

I'm sitting here drinking my coffee and checking out the gallery and saw a picture of a delicious cooked turkey. Odd at this hour to now be craving some of that which doesn't go well with coffee. Why couldn't I have craved something else like donuts or fresh baked muffins?

I'm such a freak...A FREAK I TELL YOU! :blink:

[bright_arrow]

My job interview on Friday. I am scheduled for a fifteen minute slot, and according to what the lady said today:

"Whoever I hire in the interviews today will start their orientation tomorrow."

I will either be hired or passed after this interview on Friday, with orientation starting ASAP. There are 17 positions available, so I'm not too worried. Kind of annoyed my father is trying to talk to me out of it though.

This new job would be: full-time, $300-400/week, nights & weekends, 20 mins from house
My current job: part-time, $380-450/biweekly, majority nights and weekends, 10 mins from house

Even if this new job doesn't give me a higher hourly rate based on my past experience in a call center (and with almost 6 years now of providing customer service, whether in person, over phone and by e-mail), it's still full-time. And out of retail.

Am I missing something that makes this new job worse than my old?

[sylvie]

that 2011, will be a year of new friendships, reclaiming old friendships, honesty, forgiveness, and having fun, because life has been put on hold far too long.. i've made a list of 10 new years resolutions that i will follow by and it will in turn give me more esteem, make me feel my worth, enjoy the wonderful people in my life & help me feel FABULOUS!

[lipstixgal]

Trying to get dinner ready and tend to the dogs with their whims constantly it ain't easy I tell ya....have to go check the eggplant should almost be done...

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Words of wisdom from my best friend :) This year will be a great one cause I deserve it :)

[lipstixgal]

It's almost time to take it down for the night just watching tv and getting into jammmies for the night...

[Sam]

the wait. its like having patience, in which i have none :|

[bright_arrow]

my interview tomorrow.. boi is delaying hys drive to NJ for drill this weekend until after it, and i even persuaded hym to come with me to said interview and wait for me.

lucky, blessed girl :praying:

i hope this job is what i want so i don't have to turn it down!

[Cowboi]

I wish I could sleep.....

[moxie]

This evening I began the search. The search I have been waiting for since I before I entered grad school numerous years ago. This evening I learned that the application process is open for FY 2011 for National Health Service Corps. I wasn't able to start anything until I got my independent licensure (which means I can have my own practice). What does all this mean? I need to decide where I am willing to move to in order to work in a mental health practitioner shortage area. Then try and get employed there. Then complete the application process and hope the federal government approves it. Essentially I have to find a job, accept it, and move there within 60 days of turning in my application to the gov't. There is no guarantee that they will approve it, but they have approved all applicants since the beginning of Bush's second term due to the shortages. I am just glancing at stuff and I am already overwhelmed. I can pretty much move to any state I want (including Hawaii) and including some US Territories. Most of these places will pay my moving expenses. My lease doesn't end until August. I have to make at least a 2-year commitment.


Sooooo much to think about. :seeingstars:

[betenoire]

This evening I began the search. The search I have been waiting for since I before I entered grad school numerous years ago. This evening I learned that the application process is open for FY 2011 for National Health Service Corps. I wasn't able to start anything until I got my independent licensure (which means I can have my own practice). What does all this mean? I need to decide where I am willing to move to in order to work in a mental health practitioner shortage area. Then try and get employed there. Then complete the application process and hope the federal government approves it. Essentially I have to find a job, accept it, and move there within 60 days of turning in my application to the gov't. There is no guarantee that they will approve it, but they have approved all applicants since the beginning Bush's second term due to the shortages. I am just glancing at stuff and I am already overwhelmed. I can pretty much move to any state I want (including Hawaii) and including some US Territories. Most of these places will pay my moving expenses. My lease doesn't end until August. I have to make at least a 2-year commitment.


Sooooo much to think about. :seeingstars:

Move to Providence RI! With all those spoiled smartypantses at Brown and the weirdoid art students at RISD they are -sure- to need some mental health people! ;)

Honestly, though. Providence is SUPER RAD.

[Sparkle]

the torture that is *the baby shower*
only marginally more insipid and annoying than the bridal shower.

i've made a career of avoiding them.
now i have to bloody organize and host one.

:|

[sylvie]

- text messages, phone conversations & emails
- people, who really go beyond themselves to ensure you smile & know someone is there..
- extending myself to a dear friend, knowing she needed that as well.. (paying it forward)
- life , smiles, & deep conversations
- still having the ability to trust, be honest & still aim for positive

all things i'm really appreciating today...
- on a sour note though, i'm feverish and sickies today - but feeling better already from last night, which is a great thing, thinkin' it will pass quickly!

[Jet]

I wish I could sleep.....

you and me both I haven't slept in about 10 years

[Sam]

my mind is filled with dreams
ones that only i can fullfill
and of course boarding.

i need my outlet
and JEP

[sharkchomp]

I'm wondering why I can't get to page 261?????

~~~shark~~~~~~~~~

[sharkchomp]

So it is winter and we've been getting much more snow than we usually do here in Tennessee. It's been snowing tonight and we're forecasted several inches for Monday. When I was a kid I LOVED snow. We didn't have to go to school. Then the sledding, snow ball fights, snow cream, hot chocolate, defrosting by a hot fire. Now that I'm an adult, snow isn't quite as fun. Driving in it is a bitch, you worry about getting to and from work, wrecking or someone hitting you, it takes a lot longer to get the truck ready to drive in. The cold seems to affect me more now and I really don't want to sled in it.

There's like an internal struggle inside of me. It's become a love/hate relationship. No matter how dangerous it is, it is still so beautiful. It seems to cleanse the earth, a new beginning. I'll curse the snow when I am trying to drive home in it but when I'm safe and warm I'm excited like a little kid.

I'm taken back to my childhood. I have such a vivid memory of being at my gramma's house in Wisconsin. It was frigid cold and everything was covered in snow. My grandparents had set up two cots for us to sleep in downstairs in my grandpas office. My cot was by the window. I can remember laying by that window tucked in a wool blanket by my gramma watching the cars drive up the road. They had storm windows over the regular windows and ice crystals had formed on them so as the cars slowly made their way up the road the ice crystals would be illuminated like a kalidascope. I would try to stay awake as long as I could! lol It was such a great memory for me because of the beauty but I felt so safe and loved.

So.... that is what has been on my mind tonight :)

~~~shark~~~~~~~~

[sylvie]

- suggestion made to me last night, about a positive approach to a situation i've been having with my daughter.. although things have gotten so much better since she's been back home, this suggestion actually really, really, REALLY worked and am so thankful for the eye opening! ♥ and i'm sure my daughter is as well.. =)

[alilhoneybee]

I am wondering why people think that it is ok to want to be *in your space* and not bring anything positive to it? Is there not enough bad news, desperation and depression in the world without those around you bringing it to you as well? Do we not have a right to cut those out of our lives who do not have a positive influence? Is this not my life to pick and choose who I allow in it? We all have our issues and pasts but do they have to be relived on a daily basis? Is desperation attractive to anyone or on anyone? No. People say they want honesty but when you are honest and tell them what you see or how you feel it upsets them if it does not fit into what they want to hear. Just for the record this is not directed at anyone in particular just an over all thought I have been having.

[Nightshade]

Remembering, reclaiming and rebuilding; My self esteem, my contentedness, my time, attention and focus, my home, my routine and my bank account.

I certainly didn't intend to sacrifice those things, but life happens and sometimes you don't realize until you look back, how much you've given up.

[Ryobi]

Everything. I think a better question for me today is, what's not on your mind.

[Leigh]

I keep thinking how nice it is to flirt with someone and not have any strings attached ~ just the chance to have some good fun without being attached. Don't get Me wrong, relationships are nice and it feels good to have someone in your life but since age 19 I always seem to be in one and for now it just feels good to be able to be naughty and bad with no U-haul in sight ............ I'm finally being allowed to be Myself, and I don't want that to end anytime soon

That is exactly whats on My mind right now!

[Gemme]

Should I go to the gym now or wait until after work? If I wait until after work, will I actually go?

[sylvie]

ive spent years, making a plan...dwelling on the plan.. and saying i will action the plan, but i've procrastinated..
and then it hit me, i'm hurting no one but myself..
no one can make the changes for me, no one can force me to want this..
and i know, i WANT this..

so i'm bundling up my procrastinating ways and tossing it out the window -
i'm forever encouraging people to go for the positives, but not following my own advice... time to live as i speak!

[Miss Scarlett]

An absolutely amazing weekend and how it passed way too fast...

[WolfyOne]

This weather is causing a sinus/migraine headache for me...............ugh!!!!

[sylvie]

that i have a few tasks this week.. one is to name something i like about myself each day for the next 2 weeks and the other is to pick one thing each day that i need to do, and follow through and complete it!

my appointment this morning was a bit hard, emotionally but, honestly did me a world of good as i am sitting and processing it all.. some things make much more sense..

will do me some good to do each of these things for the next 2 weeks, i really see some major growth in my future!

=)

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Sitting with a friend and chatting about life and all of its surprises. She says "Love is insane...Just go with it. What you learn from one relationship will make you stronger for the next."

I am thinking that she is on to something :)

[lipstixgal]

The snow coming that is what is on my mind and how am I going to shovel it without help..UGH

[Leigh]

Talked to a very good friend on the phone earlier, but got sent signals that now have Me thinking that something else is up ~ we are gonna talk again tomorrow but until then, I'm left to try and decipher what it could mean

[Andrew, Jr.]

I am thinking about the homeless people living in tents. I wonder if they are warm. If they ate the food I gave them.

[Laerkin]

How I'm going to accomplish all this school work, and write a 50-page life experience portfolio, and study for a 3-hour SAT-like exam to earn credits in US History while working full-time. Selfish, but it's consuming me. :tiredcomputer:

[Sachita]

I can't get this song out my head... days now, rolling around

YouTube - Bonnie Tyler and Only Men Aloud perform Total Eclipse Of The Heart on GMTV

[Ryobi]

If something is infringing on my self respect, do I not have an obligation to myself to infringe on it's existence in my life?

[sweetfemme247]

what is on my mind, hmmmmm someone special I have known for 5 years, we have been through hell and back but everytime he has always been there for me, today when I read he was changing his name finally I was so excited..... I text him just because it made me happy, I watch all his videos he does on YOUTUBE. I wonder if we will ever be a couple again.

[Leigh]

Whats on My mind is what the past left behind, the future will bring nothing but good things ~ no matter what has happened, what one (or two) have been through, some things are just meant to be :heartbeat:

[Miss Scarlett]

My morning commute...

I will use common sense today and not be such a workaholic bullhead!

[Jet]

I was very moved by the president's address at the Tucson Memorial.

[sylvie]

- that making new friendships is a wonderful thing..
though i really miss the friendships that seem distanced right now..
i've faith that they , too, will be back on track one day..

[Gemme]

Relationships. Whether with a partner, butcher, delivery man, boss, coworker, or family. They're oh, so complicated and frustrating and incredibly miserable when your own personal needs are not being met.

[Leigh]

Its amazing to Me how even after all this time, it just gets better :)

[Miss Scarlett]

Wondering how cold it will be in my office tomorrow morning and whether or not the repairman will arrive at 8:30 am as promised...:cold:

[~Bo]

Relationships. Whether with a partner, butcher, delivery man, boss, coworker, or family. They're oh, so complicated and frustrating and incredibly miserable when your own personal needs are not being met.





I already shared all my circus peanuts with you!!!! What MORE do you want?????? :rant:

[afixer]

how is it that I get a soda from the machine outside where the temp is 17 degrees and it's not frozen solid?

[justkim]

How many times in one flu season can a person get the flu?

[sylvie]

that life is full of ups and downs , we learn as we go and try to find smiles in all we do because it's what keeps us going.. but life's truly greatest moments are the friends who not only encourage, love & support us but that make life so much fun you scream and have to hang on for dear life..truly appreciating my friends today!

[foxyshaman]

Sometimes people are needy. And sometimes I am not what they need.

[Kenna]

I'm hungry for a PIZZA!!!!!
a Chicken Alfredo Pizza with extra cheese!
and some cheesy bread from Papa John's!!

But I must be good and resist..... I MUST fit into my new work clothes by the end of the month! Plus, my Roomie can't have any pizza....so I won't be a tease. :fallenangel: :fallenangel:

[Ryobi]

I'm hungry for a PIZZA!!!!!
a Chicken Alfredo Pizza with extra cheese!
and some cheesy bread from Papa John's!!

But I must be good and resist..... I MUST fit into my new work clothes by the end of the month! Plus, my Roomie can't have any pizza....so I won't be a tease. :fallenangel: :fallenangel:

What do you mean, not being a tease? Now I want pizza, not with alfredo though, yuck.

Nice of you to be nice to the roomie. I bet he won't know what hit him. (LMAO!):|

[Kenna]

What do you mean, not being a tease? Now I want pizza, not with alfredo though, yuck.

Nice of you to be nice to the roomie. I bet he won't know what hit him. (LMAO!):|

But I WAS good!! *pout* I had two grilled cheese instead. *pout* *femmie power of subliminal persuasion* :cheesy:

Hey! At least you don't live 20 miles from the nearest Pizza shop!!
Well, I can't ship you a pizza!!! The cheese would fall off!!
Maybe I should take shipping lessons from my son's Gramma? She shipped a pumpkin pie once :| :|

[Ryobi]

But I WAS good!! *pout* I had two grilled cheese instead. *pout* *femmie power of subliminal persuasion* :cheesy:

Hey! At least you don't live 20 miles from the nearest Pizza shop!!
Well, I can't ship you a pizza!!! The cheese would fall off!!
Maybe I should take shipping lessons from my son's Gramma? She shipped a pumpkin pie once :| :|

Please, don't ship pizza. A pumpkin pie though, feel free to try your hand at shipping one of those!

[WolfyOne]

This new job has me tired out, but it's better than a health club membership

[Sam]

my mind is filled, my heart is open, my nerves are jacked up

ready!

[Nightshade]

I'm wondering why I'm not allowed to view page 263 of this thread.

[Passionaria]

I'm wondering why I'm not allowed to view page 263 of this thread.
Because that's where the wild things are! :blueheels:

[dixie]

Shoes. Lots and lots of shoes.

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[Gemme]

I already shared all my circus peanuts with you!!!! What MORE do you want?????? :rant:

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[Sparkle]

I do not like my landlord's gf this morning.
She has buggered up my work-flow-plan by starting a load of laundry and then leaving for the day. She does not live here. She does not pay for the utilities that run the laundry. She wins the 'rude' award.

I have 3 loads of laundry that must be done today.
Now I am going to have to seriously contemplate starting with the vacuuming, this makes me treble dislike her.

She also has one of those ever-so-feeble limp handshakes. :P

[sylvie]

that my television is almost always on A&E when i am watching television..
between Dog the Bounty Hunter, Criminal Minds & CSI, Intervention & Hoarders and everything else on this fab channel, there's always something on i'm lovin'! there's a new show coming on Monday called Heavy which i'm interested in seeing as well..

A&E addict!

[Wryly]

her
PMs
chocolate

[Sam]

the awesome thoughts, that will start with memories

[~Bo]

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Greedy. :eyebrow:

[Cirrus]

Ever hear Jimmy Wayne's song "Stay Gone"? Please, take his advice. You never did a damn thing for us when we were together, do this for us now.

[morningstar55]

6am.. and my mom is already getting me stressed......... why cant we just wake up 1st??
she just woke up.. took 2 sips of coffee and is runnin around here , wanting to move stuff around.... for what i dont know.. i want to leave. *sigh*

[Miss Scarlett]

Why do weekends have to pass so quickly and weekdays take forever?

[Sparkle]

I am trying to like oatmeal. Really, I am.

I made a pot of steel cut oats (less mushy) and loaded it with jamaican all spice & cardamom & a touch of tahitian vanilla & raw almonds on top (less bland). And the consistency is still "weird" to me. Le sigh.

Must persevere.

[sylvie]

Reminding myself of my 10 Commandments..
This was from a self esteem course i took back in 2008..
Very fitting for the journey i've recently taken on..

MY TEN COMMANDMENTS

1/ Thou shalt not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities.
2/ Thou shalt not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass..
3/ Thou shalt not cross bridges before you get to them, for no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this.
4/ Thou shalt face each problem as it comes. You can handle only one at a time anyway.
5/ Thou shalt not take problems to bed with you for they make very poor bedfellows.
6/ Thou shalt not borrow other people's problems. They can take better care of them than you can.
7/ Thou shalt not try to relive yesterday for good or ill - it is gone. Concentrate on what is happening in your life today.
8/ Thou shalt count thy blessings, never overlooking the small ones, for a lot of small blessings add up to a big one.
9/ Thou shalt be a good listener, for only when you listen do you hear ideas different from your own. It's very hard to learn something new when you're talking.
10/ Thou shalt not become bogged down by frustration, for 90 percent of it is rooted in self-pity and it will only interfere with positive action.

[fusciasky777]

I need some new friends - or should I just say friends. Trying to figure myself out before dragging others into the chaos. I sometimes wonder how I would have turned out without all the bullying, rejection, and pain that I have endured - I know they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but just how strong does one person have to be?

[Nightshade]

I'm thinking about alarm clocks. And how much I dislike starting my day with them. But I've signed up for overtime for the next 3 days so it's my own damned fault.

Well at least the money will be nice. Eventually. Today I'm just :(