What is on your mind

[Gemme]

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.

I need to work on numbers 7 and 10. And 6. And 5.

And 2.

And 1.

:blink:

[Gemme]

American Idol comes back on Wednesday.

:choir:

[Jet]

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.

I really like your post.

j

[~Bo]

American Idol comes back on Wednesday.

:choir:







Yayyyy!!


And with J-Lo. :cheer:

[Miss Scarlett]

6:15-ish tomorrow evening...

[Blade]

I heard 7?

[sylvie]

I really like your post.

j

thank you so very much J!

[Nightshade]

Yes, exactly the sort you think I mean. Which in general slang, indicates bravery and integrity. Neither of which is gender specific, but the idea of which I just slapped my ex with anyway. Sigh.

Man the fuck up. Whether you be a woman or a man, a femme or a butch, have some god damned integrity and own up to your own truths, whether you like them or are proud of them or not.

They are yours to own. Stand up and speak them and don't blame anyone else for them.

If you can do that (no matter how it effects me), you will earn my respect forever.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

I am thinking I may officially be out of this funk Ive been in. Starting new and NOW (yes NOW) am ready to just take everything one day at a time. I mean it this time!!! lol Ready for a positive change :)

[blush]

Yes, exactly the sort you think I mean. Which in general slang, indicates bravery and integrity. Neither of which is gender specific, but the idea of which I just slapped my ex with anyway. Sigh.

Man the fuck up. Whether you be a woman or a man, a femme or a butch, have some god damned integrity and own up to your own truths, whether you like them or are proud of them or not.

They are yours to own. Stand up and speak them and don't blame anyone else for them.

If you can do that (no matter how it effects me), you will earn my respect forever.

Yo. I GET what you mean. But "having balls" and "man-ing up" is still sexist, no matter how you dice it. There's no general slang in those phrases. They're very specifically-designed phrases that perpetuate the idea that men are braver and more ethical than everyone else.

Otherwise, we wouldn't "scream like girls" or "be a pussy."

[Nightshade]

Yo. I GET what you mean. But "having balls" and "man-ing up" is still sexist, no matter how you dice it. There's no general slang in those phrases. They're very specifically-designed phrases that perpetuate the idea that men are braver and more ethical than everyone else.

Otherwise, we wouldn't "scream like girls" or "be a pussy."

Well I have never screamed like a girl, or called some one a pussy, but I get where you're coming from.

I am one of the strongest, most enduring women you will ever meet. Wanna bet? PM me and we'll match story for story. Manning up is an expression I use, not to denigrate women, but to elevate men. To invite them to step the fuck up. Will anyone? Who knows. Did my ex? Nope. Not in the least.

That is all.

[blush]

Well I have never screamed like a girl, or called some one a pussy, but I get where you're coming from.

I am one of the strongest, most enduring women you will ever meet. Wanna bet? PM me and we'll match story for story. Manning up is an expression I use, not to denigrate women, but to elevate men. To invite them to step the fuck up. Will anyone? Who knows. Did my ex? Nope. Not in the least.

That is all.

Fair enough. We all need to step up sometimes.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Well I have never screamed like a girl, or called some one a pussy, but I get where you're coming from.

I am one of the strongest, most enduring women you will ever meet. Wanna bet? PM me and we'll match story for story. Manning up is an expression I use, not to denigrate women, but to elevate men. To invite them to step the fuck up. Will anyone? Who knows. Did my ex? Nope. Not in the least.

That is all.



We've all had to step up be strong it's got nothing to do with male.

I'm Femme they don't make 'em any ballsier, tougher, stronger than that.

;)

[Nightshade]

I'm Femme they don't make 'em any ballsier, tougher, stronger than that.

;)

This exactly!

[Miss Scarlett]

A hat...and the accompanying wicked smile...

[sylvie]

courage is on my mind.. i need the courage to be myself..
picking out some of the things that are important for 'me' ..

- to embrace my strengths - or even be aware i have some..
- to get excited about life - to live, laugh & love
- to face & transform my fears - especially the ones that hinder me
- to ask for help when i need it the most - it's not a weakness
- to get free of trying to be supergirl for everyone, all the time
- to trust myself , especially my gut instincts
- to talk as nicely to myself as i do my plants..or my cat..they get more self respect than i do with myself.
- to honor my own needs, or at least embrace them some, and feel my worth.
- to love the little girl within me ♥
- to overcome my addiction to approval
- to grant myself permission to play - i deserve it..
- to nurture others because i want to, not because i have to..
- to set limits & boundaries and stick by them..
- to take risks and accept change
- to always be completely honest with myself.
- to plan for the future but to live in the present..
- to value my intuition and wisdom..
- to develop healthy, supportive friendships that are positive for me..
- to make forgiveness a priority
- to accept myself, just as i am..

[dixie]

I'm thinking that Ricky Gervais' scathing Golden Globe performance reinforced everything I adore about that man... :D

[morningstar55]

on my mind this morning........

errands to do this morning,
thinking about my sister in law passing away friday morning, and waiting for news on how or why.
working today
staying warm, its freezing out there
jumping in the shower

[Sam]

To invite them to step the fuck up. Will anyone? Who knows. Did my ex? Nope. Not in the least.

That is all.

I'm thinking you havent found your match in life, but dont fall upon bad behaviour because not all "guys/butches" fall short.

;)

[Nightshade]

I'm thinking you havent found your match in life

I'm thinking you're right. ;)

[Andrew, Jr.]

Dixie,

On Thursday night, 9pm, on CNN, Piers Morgan will be interviewing Ricky Gervais. I wonder if he will be a no show.

Regards,
Andrew

[Miss Scarlett]

Boots and not mine either...:eyebat:

[sylvie]

things i need to do tomorrow morning...
tonight when i get home, i'll get everything prepared, and then tomorrow marks my big day!
building myself up to this moment has been an incredible process, and feeling 100% ready to take it on , is the best feeling ever..

i don't think i've ever anticipated something for myself, so much...
and yes, i feel worthy. *smiles*

[scootebaby]

our trip to St Augustine this weekend...hoping that we ALL can have fun and enjoy ourselves without anyone issues.

that it is the last week of the period,and i am having to trust my ppl to keep numbers where they are supposed to be,so that just maybe i can make a bonus--which wouldnt really be an issue if all my ppl gave a damn instead of just feeling entitled


making a mental note to bring my boyfriend his pop top thingies tomorrow---seems i have been forgetting them a lot lately and he expects them to be here on Friday when he walks by :)

[Jet]

Sublime audacity

[miss entycing]

On my mind.....

tonight while catching up with my 'brother' of 35+ years made me sad...
the group of us that hung together, since high school and for many years after....
some of us made it big, some of us went to prison, some of us are still the same,
and some of us are still struggling, and runnin the streets chasing that god damned high.

sigh.

and then he told me that in the last 2 months- 5 of us have died from an overdose...
and then he tells me that 8 days ago, 2 of my 'road dawgs' died together, from bad dope.
so here I sit, grieving for friends that kept me sane, kept me smiling, kept me in some damn good trouble
and kept me loved and safe from some really bad shit back in the day.

I also sit here thinking how easily that could have, and very well might have been me.

sitting here in shock, nothing to say that can fix it,
my heart hurts for you, and I miss you guys.
wherever you are, I know that y'all are kickin it and havin a blast!
I pray that you've found peace finally, and that the chase for the ultimate high is sated.
save me a seat, ok?
RIP- know that you all were loved.
(w)

[Jet]

On my mind.....

tonight while catching up with my 'brother' of 35+ years made me sad...
the group of us that hung together, since high school and for many years after....
some of us made it big, some of us went to prison, some of us are still the same,
and some of us are still struggling, and runnin the streets chasing that god damned high.

sigh.

and then he told me that in the last 2 months- 5 of us have died from an overdose...
and then he tells me that 8 days ago, 2 of my 'road dawgs' died together, from bad dope.
so here I sit, grieving for friends that kept me sane, kept me smiling, kept me in some damn good trouble
and kept me loved and safe from some really bad shit back in the day.

I also sit here thinking how easily that could have, and very well might have been me.

sitting here in shock, nothing to say that can fix it,
my heart hurts for you, and I miss you guys.
wherever you are, I know that y'all are kickin it and havin a blast!
I pray that you've found peace finally, and that the chase for the ultimate high is sated.
save me a seat, ok?
RIP- know that you all were loved.
(w)


Hugs EF (((((((EF)))))))) I been there

[Massive]

Doctors have the results of the blood tests in now, they sent me a letter reminding me to make an appointment, so at least I know the results are nothing too scary. Just got to bite the bullet and make the appointment now ... At least it's one step closer to finding out wtf's wrong.

[Leigh]

The future and what it holds, good or bad

[Miss Scarlett]

How wonderful it is to be happy and feel so good all the time...no matter what has happened, at the end of my day I'm still just so very happy...and I like it!

[sylvie]

- that as much as i don't feel worthy, most days..
i really must have some feeling of worth, if i am willing to push myself to take the steps i have taken over the last few weeks, and get to where i am today.. and not only that, but setting goals to achieve over time, on this most awesomest "self" journey i've ever been on.. it's the first time i am feeling like i can do this, AND that i'm actually "DOING" this for myself..

i can't be 'that' bad, then.. and that in itself, is one heckuva feeling...

[sylvie]

seen this on a board at work, and really caught my eye...
You start dying slowly
if you do not travel,
if you do not read,
If you do not listen to the sounds of life,
If you do not appreciate yourself.

You start dying slowly
When you kill your self-esteem;
When you do not let others help you.

You start dying slowly
If you become a slave of your habits,
Walking everyday on the same paths…
If you do not change your routine,
If you do not wear different colours
Or you do not speak to those you don’t know.

You start dying slowly
If you avoid to feel passion
And their turbulent emotions;
Those which make your eyes glisten
And your heart beat fast.

You start dying slowly
If you do not change your life when you are not satisfied with your job, or with your love,
If you do not risk what is safe for the uncertain,
If you do not go after a dream,
If you do not allow yourself,
At least once in your lifetime,
To run away from sensible advice…

Pablo Neruda, Medeiros

[Daktari]

Endings and new beginnings

[Soft*Silver]

simplicity and how endearing it has become in my life...

[Leigh]

Being reminded by chatting with a new friend, that life is not about rushing its about savouring the moment and what life has to offer you ........... I often need to be reminded of this, so thank you to My friend for that wise piece of advice (f)

Don't rush, this is what is on My mind right now

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Ready for time to move a little faster!!!!! lol I can't help it...I miss hym!!!

[sylvie]

working on recognizing my strengths...
a conversation with a really great friend last night, and him telling me that i need to trust my gut instincts more, that i am strong and able...
i haven't felt like a strong person for many, many years.. so today, i set my mind to things i love about myself, which in turn helps me feel stronger within.. and i actually found some.. *smiling big*

- i know that i am a good mother.. make that, a great & very loving mother..
- i am extremely loyal, authentic and honest, & cherish my friends & loved ones with all i am, and respect them, fully..
- i have the ability to cherish the small things in life, which in turn boosts my well being..
- i have & love my baby blue eyes, which i inherited from my Pepere (grandfather)
- i am very creative, crafty, love making things & also do web graphics & have my own website & blog for digital scrapbooking, which i'm in the process of learning more of..
- i am very unique - and strive to be my own person, always..
- i am a good cook, have good survival skills & am a very laid back individual who loves to have fun (all with thanks to my father, the laid back, goofy outdoorsman)..

i hope to build on my list over time , but the fact i found this much about myself that i love, is an awesome HUGE step forward for me!

Super Dee Duper YAYness for meeee <3

[dixie]

Hoping that I passed my first anatomy test. I know for sure that I got one answer wrong, and there are 2 more that I'm afraid I got swapped around backwards because of the wording.

Also, I'm really wondering how this lab group is going to go, now that I'm stuck with the same partners. On the first day of lab I sat at a table with a cool hippy girl I'd spoken to once before. Two other folks came in late and sat with us, thus sealing our fate as a group. So now, this is what the group boils down to:
- me
- cool ass hippy girl who's smart as hell
- teenage girl who never brings a single book to class and sits there popping her gum and twirling her hair, and always wants to be the first to look into the "telescope" (aka: microscope :|)
- 40something Bo Bice look-alike that I'm positive even sweats reefer, who stares into space going "whoa...whoa". (I'm dying to know what he sees but I'm almost afraid to ask.) He does, however, bring his book but is never on the right page, and also can never seem to remember which degree program he is in. :|

Hopefully things will go well, but I am worried about group projects. Smart hippy girl will definitely have her shit together, and eventhough I struggle with some of the material at least I work my ass off trying. I'm still confident though, and hope I do well in this class. :)

[dixie]

- teenage girl who never brings a single book to class and sits there popping her gum and twirling her hair, and always wants to be the first to look into the "telescope" (aka: microscope :|)


Oh, and teenage girl? She's in the freakin NURSING program. Seriously??

[princessbelle]

That i have to attend a meeting tomorrow morning at 8:30 which is 45 minutes away on my DAY OFF.

Pisses me off.

They better have coffee is all i gotta say.:fastdraq:

[sylvie]

< --- needs help with the gallery, LOL...

ive finally figured out how to add a picture , i think!
cept i added 2, which are almost identical, and no room for anymore pix than 2.. so i want to remove one -

cept i cant figure out how to delete a picture, can anyone help? LOL
i added the pix through the night and figured i was too tired to figure this out, now i've slept but i still can't figure it out hahahaha...

THIS is on my mind!

[asphaltcowboi]

i bought a bunch of equipment to start another small bussness.. im just not sure how its all going to work as far as insurance, drivers, taxes.. the work is all there and waiting for me to put it in motion i just want to make sure everything is done right and to the book. plus im wondering if i should take a partner to help with the paper work and book keeping. i will be doing alot of running around setting up route checking and planning.

[sylvie]

< --- needs help with the gallery, LOL...

ive finally figured out how to add a picture , i think!
cept i added 2, which are almost identical, and no room for anymore pix than 2.. so i want to remove one -

cept i cant figure out how to delete a picture, can anyone help? LOL
i added the pix through the night and figured i was too tired to figure this out, now i've slept but i still can't figure it out hahahaha...

THIS is on my mind!

YAY problem solved, thank you so much cody for your help!

[Liam]

I do believe that I am the luckiest guy, in the whole wide world!

[Andrew, Jr.]

I wonder when this artic weather is going to stop. Both humans and animals are just suffering from this. I think most places sell out of ceramic heaters the instant they come in.

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

I am very tire ... How many days until March 17:missing: making plans for her visit:cheer::love1:
besitos para la chulita de papi

[wimsiclegirl]

Thinking that with all the sad things people are experiencing...material losses, human loss, break ups, unrequited love, financial, family, friend issues, unexplained tramas, chronic illnesses, terminal illnesses, loneliness, etc...

I am so undeserving of all the blessings I have and feel lucky in this lifetime. I have no room to complain about anything at all!!

If today finds you in a place of saddness and grief...I pray it is only for a short time. I also pray that you find strength within yourself and support from those around you to overcome!

If like me you are so blessed, I pray that you too feel gratitude for all that you have been given.

Thank you to all those who have let me share their journeys both sad and happy...

[girl_dee]

How happy I am that this headache is GONE after two hard days..

[Leigh]

Not liking the fact that I have to see the name of a past ex on Facebook who, until the last week or so, was nowhere near a computer and now I have to be reminded of the past? I don't like it at all

[Blade]

Thinking about my neighbor and what to say to her. Certainly I don't know how she feels. Although a piece of my heart is gone too, though not the size of the chunk that must be missing from her heart. Ritchie 6 or 6 when I moved out here. He was a curious kid always watching to see how things work. A reckless kid, chuckling I don't remember a year that went by that he didn't have something broken or stitches. He surely wasn't an angel as a teenager and got into trouble but worked his way threw his probation and all that stuff. As a young adult he had grown into a pretty good young man, a good father and was to be married in April. He was quick with a smile and could make anybody laugh. I just thought he was a goofy kid, but from reading the condolences I see that he was like that with everyone. WOW how quickly our lives can change and the unexpected happen. Tell the ones you love, that you love them before ya can't.

[Andrew, Jr.]

A picnic on the beach

[Leigh]

Realizing that no matter what happened in the past, I'm in control of My future and no one is going to take this smile away from Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dakota]

Not looking forward to more injections in my back........
Dakota

[wimsiclegirl]

Realizing that no matter what happened in the past, I'm in control of My future and no one is going to take this smile away from Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No one can take from you what you don't give...so you should never give up what makes you so happy... you deserve this joy and the smile that goes with it :)

[Leigh]

No one can take from you what you don't give...so you should never give up what makes you so happy... you deserve this joy and the smile that goes with it :)


I couldnt agree with you more ~ I'm taking all of this happiness & enjoying it every moment I have :D

[Queerasfck]

Underwear.

[Mister Bent]

E's underwear.

[moxie]

Underwear.

E's underwear.

Thanks for the disturbing mental images.And for making the word 'grandpappy' pop into my head.

http://theedmontonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/long-johns.jpg

[Queerasfck]

Thanks for the disturbing mental images.And for making the word 'grandpappy' pop into my head.

http://theedmontonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/long-johns.jpg

Well, it is cold here. I mean today it actually only made it to 74 degrees.

[Liam]

Thanks for the disturbing mental images.And for making the word 'grandpappy' pop into my head.

http://theedmontonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/long-johns.jpg

Is this k.d. packing and in her long johns?

[MissItalianDiva]

That it is RIDICULOUSLY cold.....can't seem to get warm

[dixie]

trying to decide if I really want to pay $34.99 for these tights...they're really cute though...*sigh*

http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0024/1017/7989-1.jpg

[Queerasfck]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3367036018_cbd5055c92.jpg

WOW.

[dixie]

trying to decide if I really want to pay $34.99 for these tights...they're really cute though...*sigh*

http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0024/1017/7989-1.jpg

Especially since they would go so well with these shoes... *le sigh*

http://www.shopplasticland.com/store/product/B/P00706902.jpg

[bright_arrow]

Keeping my fingers crossed for the jobs I applied to at the University. It would be a $3-4/hour increase and FT. Feel like all I am doing is applying for jobs :phonegab:

[Andrew, Jr.]

Someone told me this, and for some reason I kept it.

Live Simply
Speak Kindly
Care Deeply
Love Generously Until It Hurts

[girl_dee]

How incredible it feels to have the wrath of protection, Thank you Syr.

[MissItalianDiva]

Sleep....tons of sleep

[girl_dee]

a vewy vewy skeery story about lambs, skins and dresses!...:nailbitin:

[Blade]

thinking about what a busy day I have tomorrow....I already have a list

[Waldo]

A little of th past, a shot of the present and a ton of the future. I'm pretty sure that's the exact recipe for a happy and healthy outlook on life.

[Andrew, Jr.]

A kid who lit a cat on fire over the weekend. Sheesh.

[Dakota]

Sending lots of love and energy, to a certain friend, may her day find some peace today.:rrose:

[Lynn]

My worklife--what I really want to "be" and why I always feel so discontented. There must be something more. I want to help others, be fulfilled, and make enough money to reflect the importance of the work I do. Is that a bad thing?

[bigbutchmistie]

So much is on my mind lately :

Love Life

Work

Moving

Bills

[PinkieLee]

What's on my mind right now...

Having the overwhelming feeling to scream at the top of my lungs!

[SassyLeo]

Why I keep coughing...considering I am not sick? :praying:

[girl_dee]

how much I love living this way.

[WolfyOne]

Just how darn cold it is in this drafty old house we rent
My nose and toes are froze and my toes are covered up
First had only socks on, then went to get footies and finally found my moccasins
I'm ready to bring electric heater in this room, so I don't have to keep blowing warm air into my hands
And the thermostat is already set to 78
Looking forward to making a move at months end
Hopefully I'll find a place that will take all my rescues

[Soft*Silver]

How I can still garden this year. Has to be a way....

[WolfyOne]

How I can still garden this year. Has to be a way....


Find someone that doesn't have yard space, but wants a garden and share yours with them for helping you.

[bright_arrow]

This blizzard that's supposed to be hitting us, hope I can get home okay and the hunny gets home in the morning before it hits. Thinking we need to save up some money for snow tires for next year at the latest :praying: Gotta keep my hunny safe! <333

"Freezing rain and sleet will stretch from southern Illinois through central and southern Indiana towards Lake Erie and then east through Pennsylvania. The risk for significant tree and power line damage will continue. Cities in this area include Indianapolis, Dayton, Columbus, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Allentown, Pennsylvania. Lighter sleet and freezing rain is possible in southeast New York and southernmost New England.

Heavy snow will continue from the Lower Missouri Valley to the southern Great Lakes and into New York. Blizzard conditions will continue in cities such as Kansas City and move into Chicago and Milwaukee this evening and possibly as far east as Detroit by Wednesday morning. Snow totals will move beyond 1 foot to 2 feet or more in some locations. Snow will also be on the increase in New York and New England with snow picking up in intensity in places like Buffalo and Boston."

[Leigh]

Time well spent, a perma grin on My face and a constant heart flutter :heartbeat:

[Andrew, Jr.]

Playing Golf...Soon!

[sylvie]

my daughter..

the last few days she's been so irritable and not feeling well on and off.. last night through the night, she got really sick, and by this morning we brought her to the hospital right away.. though i am happy for the quick care, i just feel so badly now knowing just how horrible she has been feeling, and here we thought it was just the flu... no wonder she was a lil miss cranky pants...

we're now awaiting on the official test results phonecall and then proceed to doin what we can to help her feel better.. mono sucks! my son had it last year, he developed jaundice with it and was in bed for almost 5 weeks...it's terrible to fight off..

[WolfyOne]

I need warmth
Must borrow a body to cuddle up with
Will return when toes aren't numb anymore

[Bard]

I am thinking about the dinner hy is making tonight Mahi Mahi with sesame Jasmine rice should be good Desd and I are trying to eat and live more of a healthy lifestyle. getting things on track. It has been a winter wonderland but that storm was nothing more then a normal storm up here in CNY now not being able to get in my driveway this am was no fun but you know all in all I will take it.. got a good honest non game playing woman by my side a advanced sweet daughter who thinks I am her hero and a beautiful horse what more could a cowboi want .. perhaps a spread of our own ... well working on that :police:

[Soft*Silver]

five and dime stores and how as a child, I would stand in front of the toy bins and look at all the plastic toys and yearn for one of them to take home, while my mom was off in other aisles or maybe even in another store all together. Those were different times when it was safer to leave your child unattended. Maybe. Or maybe my mom was not as attentive as she should have been. Doesnt matter. Not in this post. In this post, the point is the five and dime toy bins. And my little fingers softly touching the toys while my heart wanting one SO badly.....

usually I got one, too. Always, always a horse....

[Leigh]

What a week - My wildest dreams never could have dreamt this into reality :stillheart:

[WolfyOne]

I've been really tired lately
Wanting to sleep more than usual
I know I should listen to my body when it speaks to me
I hope I'm not coming down with something
I can't afford to miss any work
Bad enough the snow kept me home yesterday

[Mitmo01]

The other day when it was snowing and the wind chill was like 10 below zero i was driving along and saw a woman with like 6 bags from the grocery store and i was going to pull over and ask if she needed a ride since the weather was horrid.

But I looked in my rearview and there was a line of cars so i wouldve had to turn around and come back...but I didnt and that is kind of messing with my head.....

I should have turned around.....

so next time ive resolved to not only stop but fuck traffic if they dont like it...I should have helped her but I didnt and that is on me this time.....next time it wont be..

[Sparkle]

I like my landlord, he's a nice guy.
I don't even mind living in the apartment below his.

BUT if he doesn't get his skinny emo bum outside and shovel the 2metric tons of snow that *I* didn't already shovel, (including the 1metric ton of snow he pushed off the roof) to clear out our driveway so I can make it to my 8am meeting tomorrow, I may have to kill him.

[Pixie]

The right words.....

[cinderella]

How antsy and anxious I am to meet my guy for the first time in real time. Count time starting...I will be in his arms in mid-March, and can't fathom how I'll last that long!!! *sigh*

Tick tok - time please, go fast for once!

[bright_arrow]

Just got my w2 on-line from my previous employer so I will be filing tonight! Excited :) Looking at bills and making plans about what to do with it. Going to set some aside in our nest egg too :) One VERY happy girl here <3

[Miss Scarlett]

My Mom has been on my mind for the last couple of days. This is a pretty rough time of year for me...it was at this time back in 2007 we learned Mom had pancreatic cancer; she died about 5 weeks later on March 12.

[sweetfemme247]

I am getting my tax return this next monday....... I am so excited

[KatieStar]

The past. The present. And the future. I'm really looking forward to the future :)

[Leigh]

Right now, one day at a time & what the future may hold

[Andrew, Jr.]

Anderson Cooper being beaten up in Egypt.

Chicago being hit hard by the snow storm. I hope and pray that everyone and all animals survive this.

[Waldo]

I may have a Florida Keys birthday holiday on my mind.

I think I shall spend every birthday from here on out on a beach some where in the world.

[ravfem]

Phenomenal Woman ~ Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,

'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

:hippie:

[Miss Scarlett]

Phenomenal Woman ~ Maya Angelou


One of my all time favourites. Thank you for posting this. (f)

[sylvie]

- my daughter's test results came back negative for mono *breathes a sigh of relief* .. today she is feeling so out of it, but is on heavy medication, so she's sleeping and sleeping and sleeping some more..

- yesterday, she gave me the most heartfelt and beautiful apology that moved me to tears, she really gets caught up in the peer pressures and drama of teenage girl life, but deep down she's still my lil punkin she's always been..

can't wait until she's back to feeling better ♥

[Leigh]

Life in general is always on My mind but so is last night :D

[morningstar55]

i heard a song today........ hadnt heard in a long time.
and it made me think of someone....... someone I loved soo soo much..
someone i never lost my love for ...... i may have moved on with my life, and hopes i will meet the right one.. and im sure i will in time. but I know my love for this someone will last forever, just wish we could have. hy will always have a special place in my heart..cause when its love it does last forever.
and life goes on........
9thvSfq8w2o

[bright_arrow]

Curious about these konjac shirataki noodles I am hearing about.
Anyone try them? Thoughts? Opinions?

[Andrew, Jr.]

We all make our own decisions based on things that most people have no awareness of.

[asphaltcowboi]

i have a lump on my mind, banged my head a couple days ago and i think its right where my mind is cause its not working to good.

[Dakota]

Forgiving a certain person for there actions..........

[Venus007]

Today I am thinking about family and home.

For many years I never felt home where I lived and it bummed me out. Now I finally feel like my house is my home and it give me a huge sense of calm and stability.

When my parents both died about 11 years ago I was bereft and thought I would never have a sense of family again. Where I am living now I feel replete in family and they love me and I love them and it gives me a bittersweet contentment. Sometimes it makes me miss my parents with painful sharpness and quite often it makes me feel warm, included and safe.

The wheel of life is an amazing thing.

[MissItalianDiva]

The complex skeletal system....the odd spot on my wall...new baby food recipes...my ridiculously full work email....and other odd random things that make no sense. Typical Friday in my mind.

[Soft*Silver]

my old girl's pain level and providing comfort for her, velveta cheese grilled cheese sandwhiches, egypt, howler monkeys, flannel sheets, needing more bird seed, and how cold my toes are

[EnderD_503]

How ridiculously idiotic my employers are. On top of their usual dubious stunts, they pulled something today that was just beyond unbelievable. Just trying to find a non-destructive way to decompress at this time of night. So far this new year is not far off from being the worst beginning to a year ever. A lot of things have come to an end, and I can only fight for some kind of worthwhile "rebirth" to all this bullshit.

[/rant]

[rlin]

a friend posted on fb that someone died and left more than 20 horses behind... the family doesnt want them and will send them to slaughter if not claimed... its in the 440 area... let me know if you wanna help and ill give you the number... surely someone needs an equine friend or 10...

[Leigh]

My mind is on someone ~ hasn't been able to stop thinking of said person, and especially after a day without talking to them they are on My mind even more

[Miss Scarlett]

What I was doing this time last Saturday and how absolutely wonderful it was!

[girl_dee]

How much I enjoy the quiet

[Soft*Silver]

how heavy my eyes feel when I am tired, like now
how good that nutty bar tasted
I got a new mop..I like new household things
I changed bedsheets and cant wait to sleep in them tonight
my old girl seems slightly better today but doesnt want to eat so I know the aspirin has helped her arthritus but is bothering her tummy..two evils. Damn

[Leigh]

That certain person on My mind is in My heart too - doesn't get much better then that :heartbeat:

[~Bo]

:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:PACKERS :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

[WolfyOne]

:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:PACKERS :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

Three words for you
SHAME ON YOU


Note that I wrote in BEARS colors

[WolfyOne]

I spent a wonderful evening online with an adorable lady

It was nice to laugh over written words and share conversation without expectations

[little_ms_sunshyne]

My skin under hys fingertips...YUMMY!

[~Bo]

Aaaaaaccckkkk!!!

Now they're interviewing Roethlisberger on the pre-game show. :crap:

I may have to hurl. :watereyes:

[Blue_Daddy-O]

I can't fall asleep! Maybe someone should entertain me until I fall asleep!!!

LOL

[bigbutchmistie]

California Dreamin :)

[MissItalianDiva]

Stupidity and all it's different forms....SMH sometimes you just got to laugh it off

[moxie]

Hoping they don't find anything tomorrow morning.

[Soft*Silver]

this was just a really ugly day in my world and tomorrow I wait for more of the same.

[Andrew, Jr.]

*Gas prices at $3.13 and rising. I hope and pray gas doesn't go up any more.

*Getting more medical bills in for procedures I never had.

[MsTinkerbelly]

My female cousin is 10 years younger than I am, and I see her 2x a year.

Last night I received a text/picture from her of a sanitary pad with eyeballs....I guess I should be glad it was unused (to my knowledge). Can I get a eww:| When I said "Dude. Really?" in reply, she said "funny, eh?"....My reply? "not so much." Drunk texting?

[Gemme]

:freak:

:praying:

:ohm:

[girl_dee]

that the word fuckery was taken out of the header...

[sylvie]

my adorable & loving Nanny G..

on Monday, i got word from the head nurse that my Nanny has finally made it and my family would be getting a phonecall this week saying she can move into the Nursing home i work at..

She will be moving in as soon as TOMORROW.. YAY!
i'm thrilled, happy, in tears, so excited because not only will she be in a safe environment that i KNOW is the perfect fit for her.. she will have days of activities and fun and be able to socialize again and it's so sooo.. awesome!!

And most of all, i will be able to see her every single day, though she won't be in my court, she'll be a hop, skip & a jump away.. we can have lunch dates, again - and i just can't wait to see her spirits rise again and be the spunky smart azz loving ball of fun she always was!!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Nanny G!!!! ♥

[lipstixgal]

my adorable & loving Nanny G..

on Monday, i got word from the head nurse that my Nanny has finally made it and my family would be getting a phonecall this week saying she can move into the Nursing home i work at..

She will be moving in as soon as TOMORROW.. YAY!
i'm thrilled, happy, in tears, so excited because not only will she be in a safe environment that i KNOW is the perfect fit for her.. she will have days of activities and fun and be able to socialize again and it's so sooo.. awesome!!

And most of all, i will be able to see her every single day, though she won't be in my court, she'll be a hop, skip & a jump away.. we can have lunch dates, again - and i just can't wait to see her spirits rise again and be the spunky smart azz loving ball of fun she always was!!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Nanny G!!!! ♥

Yay for your Nanny!!

[CrankyOldGuy]

my upcoming trip to san francisco!!!

[girl_dee]

how I let things get to me.

[Daktari]

...knowing she's not mine anymore.

[rlin]

"Dr. Phil really needs to be more specific.

Also, I’d like to know if he gives the same advice to parents with little girls who want to play with cars, baseballs and super hero action figures. Would he tell a tomboy’s parents that their daughter might grow up to be too strong, too tough, too independent, too masculine, too….not normal, not okay?"


this from a queerty blogger he happened to piss off when he suggested that all their sons girl toys be taken out of the mix... geez i hafta wonder bout oprah with this guy... maybe she just has no gay issues :blink:

[Miss Scarlett]

Personally delivering Valentines to friends followed by a side trip to a favourite place as a little Valentine gift to myself!

[Dakota]

Making plans to fly to Detroit.......

[lipstixgal]

It's almost lunch time and I am hungry!!

[sylvie]

life...

how each day has something in store for us, and we're always taking chances..how sometimes those chances, can be the sweetest & most uplifting experiences, and how people can come into our lives and turn out to be the most genuine & kindest soul - and how things can happen with such ease and comfort and how the journey can be touched by the smallest things - learning to appreciate those small things and finding beauty in everything - as well as the special people in my life, new & old..

♥

[rlin]

either the tao or a 20min talk by a smart woman on ted...

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

[turasultana]

how amazing an actor geoffrey rush is. Saw him on stage last night in Diary of a Madman - what an awesome emotionally and physically demanding performance. god damn.

[BoDy*ShOt]

my oldest son joinning the Navy, and what a proud mommy i am! :cheer:

[Daktari]

Work experience tomorrow. My placement is at the Lancaster Maritime Museum, which I know well having lived round the corner from it for a number of years when I lived in Lancaster. The actual placement is not a problem at all, my main concern is that I have to be fully compus mentis and waiting at college for a lift at 8.15 a.m!

I tend to suscribe the Garfield Theory of Mornings

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/scoobs63/Garfield-i-dont-do-mornings-4275664-314-316.gif

[WolfyOne]

My Sundays are so boring since football season is over :(

[Miss Scarlett]

I want to go back to bed...dreading my commute this morning. If I didn't have a couple of "must dos" today I would be texting my boss. Was up all night sick - thinking a friend's little boy shared his germies with his Auntie Scarlett yesterday...

[bright_arrow]

Awaiting details... Was told last night my 25 year old cousin was found dead in his home. He left behind two children and his ex-wife. My thoughts and prayers go out to the West coast to his parents. He was an only child.

[Soft*Silver]

my old girl newfie has suddenly forgotten how to eat even off of the spoon. And there has been a few other significant behavior changes. Time to go see the vet and see what can be done. Today she got lots of treats for valentines day. Trust me. She hasnt forgotten how to eat treats...lol...

[Andrew, Jr.]

I so miss the NFL on Sunday's. I so hear ya, Wolfyone.

[WolfyOne]

my old girl newfie has suddenly forgotten how to eat even off of the spoon. And there has been a few other significant behavior changes. Time to go see the vet and see what can be done. Today she got lots of treats for valentines day. Trust me. She hasnt forgotten how to eat treats...lol...


Sometimes they won't eat it if they can't smell it
Maybe the treats have a stronger smell to them than the food does
Most all animals as they age, their sniffer doesn't work as good anymore

[Andrew, Jr.]

Sorry to hear this news. I will pray for you and your family, Desdansmoncoeur.

[proximitywithoutintimacy]

I'm in so much pain and yet I'm impeccably talented at pretending everything's fine. I just need to keep building my walls back up, rip my heart off my sleeve and return it to the safety of my chest ;)

I'm also thinking about how hungry I am, haha.

[Andrew, Jr.]

What is on my mind is...

Vet Appts
Church Bazaar
Vacation

[justpjhere]

potential conversation in my upcomming job interview

[diamondrose]

A great conversation

[justpjhere]

A great conversation

sounds like it was a good one

[sweetfemme247]

making home made manocotti for dinner and finishing laundry

[lipstixgal]

making home made manocotti for dinner and finishing laundry

Finishing laundry and making second pot of coffee!!

[Wryly]

procrastination

[Daktari]

...friends with benefits.

[Soft*Silver]

how good the fruit tastes once the peel is off

[bright_arrow]

Setting up an appointment with an adviser to look into going back to school for a degree in Information Systems

Landlord hired someone so we could get our shower fixed

Getting paperwork together to get an enhanced driver's license

Fretting how my job will work around a class schedule if I get the FT position as I'll be on their 'corporate scheduling' then =/

[WolfyOne]

This has been a really long day for me that started at 3:30am when I woke up for work

I think I haz good news, but won't share it here until Thursday
I know, I know....what a tease

[justkim]

My Grand daughter is crawling... well it is more of a roll crawl kinda thing but show her a book and she will be-line for it... Life is good!

[Miss Scarlett]

Hoping whoever shared the flu with me is feeling better than I am at the moment...

[Softly]

butt sex <3

[Blade]

Last weekend and what a spur of the moment plan we made and pulled it off. A great weekend that I will never forget. Relaxing, quiet, no agenda, a hot tub, the beach, the aquarium, East of Chicago Pizza and Sub.

Waking up to the most beautiful sunrise and watching the magnificent sunsets...chuckling...taking about 300 pictures...walking the beach picking up shells, a windy walk out on the pier, the excitement of my companion of her first trip to our beach,wonderful company, tender moments, breakfast in bed, the 3 hr drive down that turned into 6 LOL...yes I had to stop who knows how many times...same thing on the way home.....

did I mention nachos and cheese while driving....a weekend to remember and the best beach trip I've had since I was a teenager

Topped off Monday with a special card and note, yep she is an amazing woman

[rlin]

still no true intelligence but... lots smarter... lots...

dr7IxQeXr7g

[sylvie]

- mentally preparing myself for Ma Tante's funeral tomorrow..
- waiting word that family travelling here to SJ make it safely, especially my Memere, she's 86 yrs old, and taking the train (but with 2 of my aunts)..
- that i've had a really good breakfast, some exercise, caught up on emails, tackled some housework AND faced some of my inner demons, and it's only 10am LOL !!
- that my music, is quite often my most wonderful escape to a more peaceful, balanced place within...♥
- also spent the day with my Nanny G again yesterday, she's settling in SO well, we walked, had lunch together and went to play bingo! i ♥ that i can spend time with her more now!

[StillettoDoll]

Boehner's spending cuts......:blink:

[Daywalker]

Nothing...yet everything

:glasses:

:daywalker:

[Semantics]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/Holly3257/BlakeIWant.jpg

[Miss Scarlett]

Today I became an "official" statistic...not sure how I feel about that...tomorrow it probably won't matter...

[bigbutchmistie]

mostly how sick I feel. Im so tired, and sick. And sick and tired is never good combined.

Im the world's biggest baby when Im sick. Its times like these that I wished I had a wife...

But then I gave up dreaming about that...

[WolfyOne]

Are ya'll ready for my good news, lol

In a week, I move into a mobile I rented
It's not the best and not the worst place I ever lived
It's inexpensive and they'll take all my rescues without a pet deposit
The park is small, just 31 mobiles and quiet
When I did a walk through yesterday, I found some things needed fixing
So, one more week, but better safe than have have headaches once I'm there
The ride to work will only be about 15 minutes
What the hell will I do with an extra 2 hours a day
I won't have to wake up at 3:30am after next week....YAY!!!!!
Starting over from the ground up and slowly moving forward a step at a time

[rlin]

abstinence... what a novel idea... sigh... lets just not talk about it!!! -FML!


Birth Rates* for Teens Aged 15--19 Years, by State --- United States, 2009
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/figures/m6006qsf.gif

Births per 1,000 women aged 15--19 years.
In 2009, birth rates among teens aged 15--19 years in the United States were lowest in the Northeast and upper Midwest, and highest across the southern states. Rates ranged from <20.0 per 1,000 in three states to >60.0 in four states. The national rate was 39.1 in 2009.

[Kobi]

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb464/kobi2/more/newmath.jpg

[Bootboi]

http://images.plurk.com/c9d7fd4b6b50aaa959f1de3d27097c15.jpg

[Peach]

Whats on my mind??? WELL. what is on my mind is a dear friend. One who tried to lend a helping hand to someone, only to have it bitten off. Her home and privacy invaded, monetary damages, besides the emotional damage. And when seeking comfort from friends, is given sh*t for it! The lord says to turn the other cheek, but why when that cheek gets slapped to!
THATS what on my mind.

[Soft*Silver]

whats on my mind is a really good friend of mine from Mass. She and I have exchanged horses over the years. She contacted me because she knew of the enormous loss of my dog. She just wanted to let me know she was still holding onto my last foal my farm ever birthed, just to send to me. He wasnt going anywhere, if he wasnt going to me. Oh and by the way, all my tack and my saddle I gave her, she still had. It was coming home to me too.

For a woman who just suffered a huge loss, to hear that a damn good friend saved things that should have been other huge losses from being huge losses, well, lets just say I am still wiping tears off my face and we hung up a half an hour ago....

[Spirit Dancer]

A phone conversation with Timber and WT
advice and concern, gotta love your spirit family
Thank you both.

[rlin]

10) And if that wasn't enough, Republicans are pushing to eliminate all funds for the only federal family planning program. (For humans. But Republican Dan Burton has a bill to provide contraception for wild horses. You can't make this stuff up). :explode:

[NJFemmie]

Mare's been home sick since Thursday. We went to the doctor, but of course we won't find out the xray results until Monday. Until then, She's been braving the weekend in a lot of pain and we're both wondering what it could be. Good news is, She's a bit better today than She was yesterday - but we both hate not knowing what's ailing Her. I hate feeling helpless not knowing what to do for Her other than what I have been doing. Ugh, I hate doctors - especially ones that won't take the time to read an xray (there were doctors available, mind you) and make you wait the entire weekend to do something about it.

/rant

[bright_arrow]

An e-mail my father sent me this morning. Kristi is my sister.

Please read this and re-think going out on the roads when the weather is bad.
Nothing is as important as your life.

"We all got up this morning to take Kristi and her friend down to Syracuse to link up with there vans that were to be heading down to New Orleans to work on rebuilding (Habitat for Humanity) for winter break. The weather all week was warm and they said we might get some lake effect snow and high winds. So they packed and went to bed early so we could leave extra early 430 am to be there for 630. A drive that normally takes 1 to 1 1/2. As we took off I was some what concerned about the high winds as we reached the top of the hill, I could barley see and knew I had to turn back. I turned around in a farmers drive and started back little did I know it got worse behind me. I have never been so scared in my life as I was this morning. My big worry was crossing the center line and having a head on collision with my wife, daughter and her friend in the car. Deb did a great job helping me keep the car to the right of the center line. At times all I could do because we could not see was to keep the right tire rubbing along the snow bank. One thing that I have learned if you cant find a place to get completely off the road is you have to keep moving. It got so bad that we called 911 for assistance, of course she asked me all the questions seat belts, emergency flashers and if the windows were clear. She was in the process of dispatching help when I asked GOD for help I was really desperate then and I told Deb that I no longer could see anything and I know that was the last thing I wanted to say. I kept the car moving along the snow bank and we started down a hill and it cleared up enough for me to get home. We made it home safe but I bet those girls will never question me or her parents again when we tell them the weather is to bad to drive."

:praying: Thank you higher power for protecting my family.

[Gemme]

I'm thinking about everything that needs to get done before we move. Craft project, packing, work, the auction, shopping for a few household items, and some quality time with Ebon and American Idol (but not together).

[Miss Scarlett]

Wondering when this wretched flu will go away...

[sylvie]

- that my son has become a lil TOO addicted to Buddy - the Cake Boss..
he watches episode after episode, and last week decided he wanted to buy an icing bag with all the gadgets..

that was something....

okay, now he's in baking cakes mode lol!! he's baked 3 cakes and decorated 'em all up in the last week for practice...LOL

go Dre go! the worst part is trying to stay away from said cakes, (and i HAVE) yaaaaay for willpower =)

[PinkieLee]

What's on my mind right now...

Going to look at a new house on my lunch break! I want this sweet little 2 story cottage (with hard wood floors) BAD! Crossing fingers that all goes well! **'cause you know I've already decorated the house in my mind**

[PinkieLee]

What's on my mind right now...

Going to look at a new house on my lunch break! I want this sweet little 2 story cottage (with hard wood floors) BAD! Crossing fingers that all goes well! **'cause you know I've already decorated the house in my mind**

We put the rental deposit down today! WOHOOOOO the house, she is mine!

[sylvie]

We put the rental deposit down today! WOHOOOOO the house, she is mine!

omg YAAAAY!! can i uncross my fingers & toes now!!?
wooohooooooo YOUUUUUUUU !! so happy for you! ♥

[lipstixgal]

We put the rental deposit down today! WOHOOOOO the house, she is mine!

Yay good luck on your new home!!

[MsTinkerbelly]

My Dad.

I will be very glad when this day is over....:candle:

[Blade]

Moma's words, "If it isn't possible to happen, it will happen to you".....spoken to me many years ago....Mom never lets me down....she's always right...chuckling

[Soft*Silver]

I want a canary. I want song in my house...

[WolfyOne]

I want a canary. I want song in my house...


Buy a CD, it's cheaper and will last longer.....just saying :)

[Corkey]

The idiot who plows our car in up past the bumper and muffler. Thinking of busting his chops, better his chops than my fricken back.

[wimsiclegirl]

We put the rental deposit down today! WOHOOOOO the house, she is mine!

Congratulations on a dream come true for you!! So happy for you both :)

[Strappie]

So glad my day is over....

I had to go to work early got called in Sunday night to be at work at 5am in case my boss didn't make it on time due to the Heavy Snow fall here in MN. I make it out of the garage and down the alley only to get stuck on the side street .. walk home get the shovel dig myself out and on I go.. only to get stuck 2 more times... finally get on the main road and all is well. I make it to work by 5am. Then to pull into the huge parking lot to find they have only made one pass threw the lot. I have to park so I park in front of our door. Get into the building shut the alarm off put my stuff down and I hear a knock on the door. I see it's the plow guys and I go to see what he wants. He asked me to move my car so they could make another pass threw the lot. Sooooo here comes the good part... I grab my keys out the door I go... move my car and move it back after they make their pass. park... get to the door.. and guess what... the door is LOCKED... work keys inside, phone and all... I was so ticked off... all I could do is laugh....Next person in got there at 6am. Thank god I didn't have to wait too long.. lol

So I'm soooooooooo glad my day is done!!

[Stacy]

Picked my three main outfits for the Reunion today! It usually takes me months, but I found them all bam, bam, bam. :)

[Rockinonahigh]

Well hears it is folks,today I sighned up for the distric senior olympics pool game,I thought hard and long about doing ths cause it has been on my mind to do this for a long time.My feelings that it may end up a somewhat incomfartable situation for them when big old butch me shows up to play....now why would I say that?Well you see today I also called the person to contact about the rules and regs they are useing and got the info I needed to have.Thrue all the convo he was calling me sir,then I told him I was sighning up for the ladies pool game..cause they dont have mixed games..the stamering,stuttering and so on started big time.I ashured the guy I was a bio female but had the voice of a bull frog,wich I do...so anyway this may be something more thanI bargained for.Hey,all I want to do is play pool not put ppl at odds..Geeeessse ppl!

[wimsiclegirl]

So glad my day is over....

I had to go to work early got called in Sunday night to be at work at 5am in case my boss didn't make it on time due to the Heavy Snow fall here in MN. I make it out of the garage and down the alley only to get stuck on the side street .. walk home get the shovel dig myself out and on I go.. only to get stuck 2 more times... finally get on the main road and all is well. I make it to work by 5am. Then to pull into the huge parking lot to find they have only made one pass threw the lot. I have to park so I park in front of our door. Get into the building shut the alarm off put my stuff down and I hear a knock on the door. I see it's the plow guys and I go to see what he wants. He asked me to move my car so they could make another pass threw the lot. Sooooo here comes the good part... I grab my keys out the door I go... move my car and move it back after they make their pass. park... get to the door.. and guess what... the door is LOCKED... work keys inside, phone and all... I was so ticked off... all I could do is laugh....Next person in got there at 6am. Thank god I didn't have to wait too long.. lol

So I'm soooooooooo glad my day is done!!

Wow Strappie!!!! What an incredible day....I am so sorry for you and so happy you survived and are home safe and warm now!

*Hands you a copy of Alexander and The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day* Bedtime reading you may be able to relate to.... :blink:

[Miss Scarlett]

How weak this junk left me. This morning my doctor said I could go back to work today but for this week I can only work a couple hours per day. No problem I thought...can do that and slip in an extra hour or two...NOT! When I got home this afternoon I was so tired I fell asleep halfway through changing back into my jammies - and I had only worked about 2 hours!

To my BFP Family - if you haven't gotten your flu shot, please get one. Had I done so I might not have gotten sick or as sick.

[~Bo]

There's a Transgender documentary with Lisa Ling on OWN tonight at 10PM.

[WolfyOne]

I'm afraid I'm never going to look at women the same way in lingerie anymore after I was told today to put away stock in that department until someone came by and told me I was going to slow. How ya'll can tell what goes where is something I'll never understand. I will say I have a greater appreciation for what ya'll go though for yourselves as well as us bois.

[Miss Scarlett]

That I really need to follow directions when they are given to me for my own good...

[Semantics]

Today was the first day of my internship and my boss told me that I dress like an old lady.

I'm not sure if I should be offended or if I should just comfort myself with the fact that she was dressed like Peg Bundy.

[Kenna]

Moma's words, "If it isn't possible to happen, it will happen to you".....spoken to me many years ago....Mom never lets me down....she's always right...chuckling

Damn good thing you have a roommate who is very mechanically inclined and very diverse in the building/construction trades....as well as having an uncanny ability to pull off a camping trip that turns into a storm survival/mountain climbing/life-raft-frog-suit swimming trip (plus custodian of the first aid kit for that trip).

[Strappie]

Whats with all the newbie's that put in their profile.... "spammer"

This some kind of joke? I've seen three new ppl all write that in their profile.

[durrrrrrrr]

Whats with all the newbie's that put in their profile.... "spammer"

This some kind of joke? I've seen three new ppl all write that in their profile.

i just noticed the latest newbie has already been "timed out"

[Semantics]

Whats with all the newbie's that put in their profile.... "spammer"

This some kind of joke? I've seen three new ppl all write that in their profile.

I don't think they did it themselves.

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that they are spammers and were placed in a special user group for spammers. Come to think of it I've never seen one spam post here. BFP mods are quick.

[Strappie]

How do you see "Time Outs" ... god I'm so green some days.. lol

[Strappie]

OK then.. what is a....

MSNBot Spider

Google Spider

Yahoo! Slurp Spider

That we see in the "who's online" area.

[durrrrrrrr]

How do you see "Time Outs" ... god I'm so green some days.. lol

I noticed when I looked at their profile

[Semantics]

OK then.. what is a....

MSNBot Spider

Google Spider

Yahoo! Slurp Spider

That we see in the "who's online" area.

Those are web crawlers (bots) that come gather and index info for search engines. You see them in threads because they're adding key words to the search engines.

They help people find the site.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

How magical the theater can be...especially when you are sitting under the stars :)

[Jesse]

49YQhTLoGuA

[Arwen]

49YQhTLoGuA

That made me profoundly sad.

[Miss Scarlett]

Must, must, must limit myself to ONLY 120 minutes in the office today.

[WolfyOne]

Moving day has arrived....it's just going to be me and the rescues by night's end.

Don't know when I'll get the internet turned on, so I wanted ya'll to know I'll miss you and BFP

Hoping later someone isn't password protected on WIFI until I get my own hookup

[sylvie]

49YQhTLoGuA

wow, just wow...
this made me really sad, as well..
if i have ever been that person to casually walk by and assume..(and i soo hope i never have) but, if i have..i surely never will again...

thanks for posting this Jesse.. i'm in tears.. and i could only hope to be as goodhearted as Linda was for someone in the future...she really touched me..

[rlin]

from 365gay.com-

It looks like Lady Gaga is helping Target to be more gay-friendly. Gaga says that her deal with Target was contingent on the corporate giant giving to LGBT groups after they supported anti-gay politicians in the 2010 election. On Billboard.com (http://www.billboard.com/#/features/lady-gaga-talks-target-deal-for-born-this-1005041982.story)she admitted that this business deal was one of the most intense conversations she’s ever endured in a meeting.

[Laerkin]

I'm considering some options to pay down my mortgage. Once I pay off my credit cards, I'm trying to figure out how much I can throw at my principle to get completely out of debt.

Has anyone done this? I'm nervous about giving up ALL my income for 2-3 years, but I have to imagine it's worth it to save the $200K-$300K in interest...

YIKES.

[rlin]

for us seasoned folks... copied from epochalips.com

There is a significant lack of information designed for older lesbians about sex. The sex manuals, videotape series, and Cosmopolitan-type magazine articles for heterosexual women do not contain lesbian-specific tips and may be misleading, and the lesbian-specific sex books and videos are geared to a much younger audience. So what is the older lesbian to do? Fear not, here are some guidelines. Keep in mind, however, that “elder” is a relative term. Some lesbians in their 80′s may be able to perform acrobatic sexual maneuvers, so judge for yourself whether you fit the category of lez-elder-bian.
Simplify the Sex Toys
As we get older, we need to replace the complicated technology with simpler devices. On a recent trip to the local woman-centered sex toy shop, I was surprised to see how complex some vibrators have become. One model in particular had a hand-held remote control that resembled the instrument panel of a jet plane. It had 16 buttons, three dials, a complicated on/off switch, and four separate motors, each with 21 settings. This is definitely a young dyke’s toy, and even then, is not made for the easily distracted or confused. We older lesbians should seek out models with foolproof, large buttons to avoid an accidental frenetic pulsing when what we want is a gentle buzz. We can use as a model the telephones designed and marketed to older adults; the ones with large lighted numbers, amplified speakers, and that only make phone calls and do not surf the net, shoot motion pictures, or sext girlfriends. Likewise, avoid harnesses with 17 page instruction manuals about how to put them on, and vibrators that simultaneously stimulate four different parts. Perhaps one sensation at a time is enough for our hearts.
Practice the Kama Sutra Arthritica
We need instruction for appropriate positions and postures to successfully maneuver intricate sexual acts while accommodating our bad backs, creaky knees, and arthritic fingers. That young version of the kama sutra with 64 sexual positions just won’t do for older lesbians, particularly those with memory problems who can realistically remember only six sex moves. Positions in the Kama Sutra Arthritica manual include the GIRD maneuver, the post-knee replacement kneel, and the vertigo avoidance move. Lesbian sex-ercise classes are useful venues for learning these maneuvers. Pelvic floor activities are particularly helpful, as they serve double-duty for strengthening the vaginal muscle and preventing incontinence. Sex-ercise classes can also teach chair sex (much like chair yoga is useful for older adults who have difficulty getting off the floor) for those with disabilities, and for those who are just plain lazy.
Full DisclosureThis is an important tip for lesbians of all ages, but becomes even more critical for the menopausal or post-menopausal dyke with less than perfect control over flatulence and other bodily functions. In addition, disclose the bad backs, indigestion from the chocolates she brings you, lactose intolerance, pet dander allergies, unusual vaginal noises during sex, Tourette-like utterances during orgasm, embarrassing tattoos of former girlfriends names (some of us have many of these), and any sensory disability you may have when it comes to operating sex toys so that there are no surprises at inopportune moments.
Seek Accommodations for Visual and Hearing Impairments
As our vision fails, we may need to make accommodations. One useful product would be stick-on targets in florescent colors to mark critical areas. Similarly, as our hearing begins to decline, we may not accurately hear our lover’s instructions. Amplification may be needed to catch the requests, “Faster,” “A little to the left.”
Practice DailyThe older we get, the greater chance that we will experience actual lesbian bed death. The best course of action to avoid both actual and sexual lesbian bed death is to develop a sacred daily practice. Pace yourself, take your time, monitor your health and that of your partner, but keep at it! The body may be changing, but sex is 99% in the brain, so heed these tips and keep on practicing.
Mickey Eliason is an aspiring lesbian novelist who is currently on faculty at San Francisco State University. After twenty years of academic publishing, she is trying her hand at lesbian humor, and finding so much inspiration in our glorious, dysfunctional lesbian nation.

[Oiler41]

My mom. Today would have been her 81st birthday. So, Happy Birthday Mom! Still miss you and love you. Life is good here.

Glynn

[Soft*Silver]

my PCP appt tomorrow. I am afraid she is going to slap me in the hospital....

[Miss Scarlett]

How anyone complaining of nausea, etc. could possibly entertain the notion of having a sub for dinner much less actually eating it...:seeingstars:

[SmoothButch]

I have spent today thinking about last nights sold out Lady Gaga concert in DC. It was our best concert yet. We managed to get an arms length away from the gate surrounding the stage. She was right in front of us, so so close. I think she is totally badass and beautiful.

Laerkin and I love our Mother Monster!

[princessbelle]

What is on my mind....hmmmmmmmmmm. OMG so very much.

Pardon me if i ramble on and on and please feel free to skip this post entirely because at the moment i have a LOT on my mind and it's been a very long day at 4:30 in the afternoon.

So, this morning I took off for work as normal. I do homehealth, am a nurse, and drive to homes to take care of patients. I went by quick stop store, picked up a coffee and was off on my way to my first patient.

This next part is partly a blurr, what seems like a dream and sorta hasn't sunk in yet.

I was sitting at a redlight, sipping on my coffee. I looked up at the redlight and saw it turn from red to green. BEFORE i could even take my foot off the brake and move it to the gas pedal, I heard the loudest bang i've ever heard, felt myself being propelled forward and I remember looking at my hand where my coffee cup was and thinking...."where did my coffee go".

Now this all happened in a nanosecond. There was no time to think, react, defend myself or understand at all what had happened. I was hit in the rear by a woman who was just driving down the street and evidently did not notice there was a red light and i was stopped there. Not sure what she thought but it is what it is.

The next think i knew I noticed coffee dripping out of my hair and all over my windshield. I thought "OMG someone just hit me". Almost immediately there was a woman standing by my cardoor. I rolled down my window and she was talking so fast i couldn't even focus on her words. I heard pieces of "My insurance company is gonna drop me" "Please don't turn this in".

I had received my new phone yesterday, i'm still trying to learn how to use it. I was trying to focus and dial 911. I was crying, shaking and dripping with coffee. I handed it to the lady and said "can you call 911?" She again said something like..." i don't want to turn this in." It sorta hit me then that she was trying to get me to just keep going and not call 911. Well, i had no CLUE how bad i was hurt, I did have my seatbelt on but my neck was hurting and she hit me so hard that i was now out in the middle of the intersection and cars were having to go way around me to make their turn. I noticed at this point my foot was still on the brake.

Not one single person stopped. Not one.

Finally she called 911. Within a few minutes the police came...then the ambulance.....then the tow truck.

The EMT said i probably had whiplash and to go see a doc. I went to ER but there was a five hour wait, so I opted for Employee Health and besides whiplash I think i'm ok...well and the fact i'm in a daze or feel just sorta freaking out.

The police then had me pull into a parking lot nearby. I called SnackTime and my office. While i was on the phone with my boss, i looked in the rear view and saw the woman was standing with the police and they were having her "walk a straight line". Immediately after that, they cuffed her, stuck her in the back of the police car and wisked her away.

What? She was freaking drunk or whatever at 10 in the morning? She had told me too that she was a nurse.

Her car is totalled. It was a van and there is no front of her car left, the windshield was broken and her air bags were out. I cannot believe she wasn't hurt, and maybe she is because if she was drunk she probably don't even know how she feels.

My car: besides the fact that it is totally covered inside with a huge amount of coffee; the rear end is in a V on the bumper and underneath all the way to my spare tire.

My thoughts: well i wanted to type this as some sort of therapy i suppose and this thought:

I know you've heard it and I know it ain't new.....

Just a reminder.....

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOUR NEXT BREATH MAY BE YOUR LAST. It freaking happens so fast, there is no time to think, plan, know a thing.

Be well all...be safe out there.....WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS and NEVER forget to tell EVERYONE you love how much you do EVERY DAY.

*hugs.

[sylvie]

What is on my mind....hmmmmmmmmmm. OMG so very much.

Pardon me if i ramble on and on and please feel free to skip this post entirely because at the moment i have a LOT on my mind and it's been a very long day at 4:30 in the afternoon.

So, this morning I took off for work as normal. I do homehealth, am a nurse, and drive to homes to take care of patients. I went by quick stop store, picked up a coffee and was off on my way to my first patient.

This next part is partly a blurr, what seems like a dream and sorta hasn't sunk in yet.

I was sitting at a redlight, sipping on my coffee. I looked up at the redlight and saw it turn from red to green. BEFORE i could even take my foot off the brake and move it to the gas pedal, I heard the loudest bang i've ever heard, felt myself being propelled forward and I remember looking at my hand where my coffee cup was and thinking...."where did my coffee go".

Now this all happened in a nanosecond. There was no time to think, react, defend myself or understand at all what had happened. I was hit in the rear by a woman who was just driving down the street and evidently did not notice there was a red light and i was stopped there. Not sure what she thought but it is what it is.

The next think i knew I noticed coffee dripping out of my hair and all over my windshield. I thought "OMG someone just hit me". Almost immediately there was a woman standing by my cardoor. I rolled down my window and she was talking so fast i couldn't even focus on her words. I heard pieces of "My insurance company is gonna drop me" "Please don't turn this in".

I had received my new phone yesterday, i'm still trying to learn how to use it. I was trying to focus and dial 911. I was crying, shaking and dripping with coffee. I handed it to the lady and said "can you call 911?" She again said something like..." i don't want to turn this in." It sorta hit me then that she was trying to get me to just keep going and not call 911. Well, i had no CLUE how bad i was hurt, I did have my seatbelt on but my neck was hurting and she hit me so hard that i was now out in the middle of the intersection and cars were having to go way around me to make their turn. I noticed at this point my foot was still on the brake.

Not one single person stopped. Not one.

Finally she called 911. Within a few minutes the police came...then the ambulance.....then the tow truck.

The EMT said i probably had whiplash and to go see a doc. I went to ER but there was a five hour wait, so I opted for Employee Health and besides whiplash I think i'm ok...well and the fact i'm in a daze or feel just sorta freaking out.

The police then had me pull into a parking lot nearby. I called SnackTime and my office. While i was on the phone with my boss, i looked in the rear view and saw the woman was standing with the police and they were having her "walk a straight line". Immediately after that, they cuffed her, stuck her in the back of the police car and wisked her away.

What? She was freaking drunk or whatever at 10 in the morning? She had told me too that she was a nurse.

Her car is totalled. It was a van and there is no front of her car left, the windshield was broken and her air bags were out. I cannot believe she wasn't hurt, and maybe she is because if she was drunk she probably don't even know how she feels.

My car: besides the fact that it is totally covered inside with a huge amount of coffee; the rear end is in a V on the bumper and underneath all the way to my spare tire.

My thoughts: well i wanted to type this as some sort of therapy i suppose and this thought:

I know you've heard it and I know it ain't new.....

Just a reminder.....

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOUR NEXT BREATH MAY BE YOUR LAST. It freaking happens so fast, there is no time to think, plan, know a thing.

Be well all...be safe out there.....WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS and NEVER forget to tell EVERYONE you love how much you do EVERY DAY.

*hugs.

wow, belle!
what a scary experience, i'm so glad a/that you are okay and b/that .. well just that you are okay... all too often things like this happen and it's sad, horrible and so wrong... thank you for the reminders, about seatbelts and telling people we love them everyday.. something many people forget often, and something i need to remember myself, often.. ♥ i better not get started on drinking & driving - i'm sure we think alike...grrrr

really, truly am happy you are okay, and postin here has always felt like a therapy to myself, in various ways.. i was in a similar situation, once.. i had my son with me in the car, and the person hit straight on in the door where my son was sitting.. WITH our seatbelts on, i managed to somehow pull him onto me which saved him .. the things we do in our moment of shock...make sure you do something relaxing for yourself, & (((hugggggggz))) - be well hunny! again, glad you are okay.

[lipstixgal]

What is on my mind....hmmmmmmmmmm. OMG so very much.

Pardon me if i ramble on and on and please feel free to skip this post entirely because at the moment i have a LOT on my mind and it's been a very long day at 4:30 in the afternoon.

So, this morning I took off for work as normal. I do homehealth, am a nurse, and drive to homes to take care of patients. I went by quick stop store, picked up a coffee and was off on my way to my first patient.

This next part is partly a blurr, what seems like a dream and sorta hasn't sunk in yet.

I was sitting at a redlight, sipping on my coffee. I looked up at the redlight and saw it turn from red to green. BEFORE i could even take my foot off the brake and move it to the gas pedal, I heard the loudest bang i've ever heard, felt myself being propelled forward and I remember looking at my hand where my coffee cup was and thinking...."where did my coffee go".

Now this all happened in a nanosecond. There was no time to think, react, defend myself or understand at all what had happened. I was hit in the rear by a woman who was just driving down the street and evidently did not notice there was a red light and i was stopped there. Not sure what she thought but it is what it is.

The next think i knew I noticed coffee dripping out of my hair and all over my windshield. I thought "OMG someone just hit me". Almost immediately there was a woman standing by my cardoor. I rolled down my window and she was talking so fast i couldn't even focus on her words. I heard pieces of "My insurance company is gonna drop me" "Please don't turn this in".

I had received my new phone yesterday, i'm still trying to learn how to use it. I was trying to focus and dial 911. I was crying, shaking and dripping with coffee. I handed it to the lady and said "can you call 911?" She again said something like..." i don't want to turn this in." It sorta hit me then that she was trying to get me to just keep going and not call 911. Well, i had no CLUE how bad i was hurt, I did have my seatbelt on but my neck was hurting and she hit me so hard that i was now out in the middle of the intersection and cars were having to go way around me to make their turn. I noticed at this point my foot was still on the brake.

Not one single person stopped. Not one.

Finally she called 911. Within a few minutes the police came...then the ambulance.....then the tow truck.

The EMT said i probably had whiplash and to go see a doc. I went to ER but there was a five hour wait, so I opted for Employee Health and besides whiplash I think i'm ok...well and the fact i'm in a daze or feel just sorta freaking out.

The police then had me pull into a parking lot nearby. I called SnackTime and my office. While i was on the phone with my boss, i looked in the rear view and saw the woman was standing with the police and they were having her "walk a straight line". Immediately after that, they cuffed her, stuck her in the back of the police car and wisked her away.

What? She was freaking drunk or whatever at 10 in the morning? She had told me too that she was a nurse.

Her car is totalled. It was a van and there is no front of her car left, the windshield was broken and her air bags were out. I cannot believe she wasn't hurt, and maybe she is because if she was drunk she probably don't even know how she feels.

My car: besides the fact that it is totally covered inside with a huge amount of coffee; the rear end is in a V on the bumper and underneath all the way to my spare tire.

My thoughts: well i wanted to type this as some sort of therapy i suppose and this thought:

I know you've heard it and I know it ain't new.....

Just a reminder.....

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOUR NEXT BREATH MAY BE YOUR LAST. It freaking happens so fast, there is no time to think, plan, know a thing.

Be well all...be safe out there.....WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS and NEVER forget to tell EVERYONE you love how much you do EVERY DAY.

*hugs.

OMG that is awful I am glad that you are alright, the car can be fixed..I hope the women gets the book thrown at her for drinking while driving!!

[princessbelle]

wow, belle!
what a scary experience, i'm so glad a/that you are okay and b/that .. well just that you are okay... all too often things like this happen and it's sad, horrible and so wrong... thank you for the reminders, about seatbelts and telling people we love them everyday.. something many people forget often, and something i need to remember myself, often.. ♥ i better not get started on drinking & driving - i'm sure we think alike...grrrr

really, truly am happy you are okay, and postin here has always felt like a therapy to myself, in various ways.. i was in a similar situation, once.. i had my son with me in the car, and the person hit straight on in the door where my son was sitting.. WITH our seatbelts on, i managed to somehow pull him onto me which saved him .. the things we do in our moment of shock...make sure you do something relaxing for yourself, & (((hugggggggz))) - be well hunny! again, glad you are okay.


OMG that is awful I am glad that you are alright, the car can be fixed..I hope the women gets the book thrown at her for drinking while driving!!


Thanks to both of you and to those that sent me reps and messages.

I had a shower and omg it took three hair washes to get all the coffee, with creamer, out of my hair lol.

Snack went and got us Mexican, my fav, and i'm just gonna chill out. I did go to get a cup of coffee a few minutes ago and my right bicept is already sore. I'm sure it will get worse before it gets better lol.

I am so, so fortunate i wasn't hurt worse. Thank God i wasn't in a car, or small car. I have always loved my xterra. Now i love it even more. :praying:

[Gayla]

Thanks to both of you and to those that sent me reps and messages.

I had a shower and omg it took three hair washes to get all the coffee, with creamer, out of my hair lol.

Snack went and got us Mexican, my fav, and i'm just gonna chill out. I did go to get a cup of coffee a few minutes ago and my right bicept is already sore. I'm sure it will get worse before it gets better lol.

I am so, so fortunate i wasn't hurt worse. Thank God i wasn't in a car, or small car. I have always loved my xterra. Now i love it even more. :praying:

Several years ago, I was sitting at a red light on an overpass when a very sober but stupid (and uninsured) driver decided to try to beat the light behind me. The guy behind me saw him coming and moved off to the shoulder which means he rammed into the back of me. And I rammed into the back of the Jeep Cherokee that was in front of me. Crumpled my van like a slinky. My airbags didn't go off but the lid to my coffee did. And the 12 pack of soda I had in the back busted open and turned into little carbonated projectiles. I was not injured. I felt ok. Until I lit a cigarette and tried to smoke it. The act of inhaling made all of the muscles under my chin and down my neck scream. That's when I really found out what whiplash was!

I am glad you were not severely injured. I know you said you opted for Employee Health but you didn't say if you actually went. :)

If you didn't, go tomorrow. If you did and they suggested PT, don't put it off. I did about three weeks and it wasn't fun but I know it helped.

Take care of yourself. Hot shower, warm blankets. Oh, and chocolate really helps.

[sharkchomp]

Hey Belle did you have a boat hitch on the back of your Xtera? If you don't I highly recommend that you do. Most of the time when you're rearended, your car gets pushed and their car is totalled because you have welded steel reenforcement in the undercarriage of your vehicle. It costs about $100 and you can get it done at any UHaul place.

What's been on my mind lately is one of my close friends. We've been friends for very close to 30 years. Before he and his wife were married we all lived together. Good times. Well he has brain cancer... melinoma something or something melinoma. However it's called no one survives this. Upon his diagnosis they gave him 90 days - we're going on about 110 now. They tried radiation with chemo and not only did it not work but his brain tumors (4) grew and he got a new one(5). So now they're on plan B which as he put it is the Best plan... cause it's the only plan. They're using that cyber knife which is very concentrated radiation. The docs said they'd check his progress in 30 days which we both thought was rather interesting in that the cyber knife is the latest and greatest new technology but they can't check his tumors sooner than 30 days to see if they're growing or not!!!! Crazy shit man.

He posts a little video almost everyday on facebook. Nothing like a little brain cancer to clear the vision of all the petty shit in life. His messages are so simple, powerful, positive and exuding of pure love it is truly humbling. Humbling to the core. I think of my troubles and they are plenty but here's a guy fighting with every ounce of his being to just see tomorrow. Damn the hospital bills, damn the prognosis, damn the mortgage and every other issue... he just wants to see tomorrow.

He's a good man, former Marine veteran, husband and father. It's not fair man. It just isn't. It makes me so sad, angry, humbled and hopeful. I say hopeful because everyday he's alive I'm inspired in a number of ways. But one day there will be no tomorrow for my friend and that will be a sad sorry day for this planet.

~~~shark~~~~~~~

[princessbelle]

Several years ago, I was sitting at a red light on an overpass when a very sober but stupid (and uninsured) driver decided to try to beat the light behind me. The guy behind me saw him coming and moved off to the shoulder which means he rammed into the back of me. And I rammed into the back of the Jeep Cherokee that was in front of me. Crumpled my van like a slinky. My airbags didn't go off but the lid to my coffee did. And the 12 pack of soda I had in the back busted open and turned into little carbonated projectiles. I was not injured. I felt ok. Until I lit a cigarette and tried to smoke it. The act of inhaling made all of the muscles under my chin and down my neck scream. That's when I really found out what whiplash was!

I am glad you were not severely injured. I know you said you opted for Employee Health but you didn't say if you actually went. :)

If you didn't, go tomorrow. If you did and they suggested PT, don't put it off. I did about three weeks and it wasn't fun but I know it helped.

Take care of yourself. Hot shower, warm blankets. Oh, and chocolate really helps.

((((((((Gayla)))))))))

TY so much for this post. I was "seeing" in my mind your accident. Being hit from behind is bad enough but omg you were rammed into another? YOU are lucky and I know you know that. I am glad to hear you weren't hurt any worse.

I did go to employee health, they wanted me to go back to ER and get an xray cause they don't do those. But, five hours? at the earliest? I don't think so.

Snack was not happy with my decision not to get xrayed. But, i just can't sit there that long.

I do promise though that i will go back if anything like tingling or numbness starts to happen.

I really think i'm gonna be sore and that the wreck hurt my feelings more than anything.Thank God.

[Gayla]

Awww, Snickles!

I don't think I've ever really heard anyone talk about the emotional aspects of it, outside of the PTSD kinda thing, but I saw it as a huge violation in some ways. It was a similar feeling to when someone broke into my house and trashed the place because they couldn't unlock the front door and my TV wouldn't fit out the window they came in. I freely admit to being a big, giant control freak in a lot of ways and this was so far out of my control that I just didn't know how to handle it. There was also the piece about the fact that they totaled my van. I loved that van. And suddenly, it was just a crumpled piece blue metal. (Insurance paid for a bigger, better van in the end though. With headed seats!) So I totally get the hurt feeling thing.

Yes, you will be sore. It feels very funny to tell you this but, yeah, Ibuprofen, lots of water tonight. I felt like I was getting the flu for a couple of days, it was that kind of achey. And, umm, go get the xrays. At least in the next few days. Go in the middle of the night when they aren't busy or go to urgent care or something but get them done. You know better. <3

[princessbelle]

Gayla,

Thank you so much for your comments. You are so RIGHT. It's weird, i feel violated. I can so relate to the fact that someone hurt your vehicle. It's just not right. Which may explain why i'm still crying on and off.

It's like......"how dare you hurt my car, throw my coffee all over the place and hit me, what did i ever do to you?"

I keep going over and over it. Like people do. It's normal, and it helps so much to talk about it.

I had told my boss i would work tomorrow. She said no...take tomorrow off and Sunday too if you need it. I love my boss.

Yes i will most likely go get checked out more tomorrow.

The humor to it is after the immediate hit all i could do is look at my hand still in the position of holding a cup without the cup there and i thought..."well hell, where did my coffee go". This was BEFORE my brain caught up to the fact someone hit me. LOL. Just really funny to me that that is the first thing i thought of.

And ty for the medical advice. You know nurses are THE worst patients...for sure.


Thanks for the convo everyone...truly.

[Gayla]

And ty for the medical advice. You know nurses are THE worst patients...for sure.



Yup, I live with one. Which is why I know the difference between, "I opted for Employee Health" and "I went to Employee Health"!

I don't think my cup left the cup holder but the lid came off and coffee flew out and up and all over the windshield. That would have been a really cool slow mo video! And then I couldn't figure out what the horrible hissing noise was until I realized there were a dozen cans of soda exploding all over the back seats!

Keep talking about it. It helps. :)

[Packin'Boi]

Wanting to be somewhere else,but can't...

[princessbelle]

Yup, I live with one. Which is why I know the difference between, "I opted for Employee Health" and "I went to Employee Health"!

I don't think my cup left the cup holder but the lid came off and coffee flew out and up and all over the windshield. That would have been a really cool slow mo video! And then I couldn't figure out what the horrible hissing noise was until I realized there were a dozen cans of soda exploding all over the back seats!

Keep talking about it. It helps. :)

Ahhhhhhhhhh no WONDER you caught on to the nurses way of saying i was seen by a doc thingy. LOL.

Like i said before Mr. SnackTime is still not happy about that whole thing and will probably haul my southern booty to doc tomorrow.

I cannot IMAGINE being hit so hard that the soda cans exploded. Now that is HARD. wow you are lucky.

I'm gonna lay down for a bit (thanks to employee health giving me at least a couple of Flexeril). Or...i may cry some more....lol.

It will take Snack all day tomorrow i'm thinking to get that coffee off the inside of my car. (TY for volunteering for that job) I had to *lick* a napkin of sorts to wipe the windshield just to see to get home. It was nuts. I never imagined how far one cup of coffee could go ....lol.

[Kenna]

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Other stuff on my brain all day (especially since our system at work was crashed all day and I had too much spare time to think....)

After paing $1500.00 in monthly bills this week (after only getting paid $737.00), I still have to:
switch my car insurance over to a BETTER company, paying out an additional amount to get the policy started....

get new glasses (that may not be covered by insurance due to deductible, this may cost me $300.00)

set up/go to doctor next week (that may not be covered by insurance due to deductible, with Rx and Visit, this may cost me another $200 or more)

Go to Verizon and PITCH A FIT that the "new phone" they gave me as a warranty replacement is STILL A PIECE OF CRAP.... possibly pay out big bucks for a NEW upgraded phone since none of this model seems to work and always shuts itself off or freezes up.... I was told this would cost me AT LEAST $200 because I am not eligible to "upgrade" or resign a contract, they said I must pay for a new phone if I want to change models.

get FIVE cats to the vet for FIVE surgeries and TEN or more shots

Get Tags/New Inspection for car...pay the taxes, etc

Get car worked on, oil change, SOMETHING in the front end is knocking around like my tire's about to fall off!

Make sure I have enough $$$$ for gas over the next couple weeks....

Switch over all my Automatic Withdraws from old bank to new bank and PRAY that my next paycheck goes direct deposit.

and several other things that I thought of before the Nyquil Fog....

plus get a second job to pay for everything and "the extras", ..... I won't sit around and sulk after being told I "don't make enough money to...."
I WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN no matter what!

[Blue_Daddy-O]

Here we go

Come with me

There's a world out there that we should see

Take my hand

Close your eyes

With you right here

I'm a Rocketeer

Let's fly, fly, fly, flyyy
Up, up, here we go, go, Up, up, here we go
Let's fly, fly, fly, flyyy
Up, up, here we go, go
Where we stop nobody knows

Where we go we don't need roads
Where we stop nobody knows
To the stars if you really want it
Got, got a jetpack with your name on it
Above the clouds in the atmosphere
Just say the words and we outta here

Hold my hand if you feelin' scared

We flyin' up, up outta here

Here we go

Come with me

There's a world out there that we should see

Take my hand

Close your eyes

With you right here, I'm a Rocketeer

Let's fly, fly, fly, flyy
Up, up here we go, go, Up, up here we go
Let's fly, fly, fly, flyy
Up, up here we go, go
Where we stop nobody knows

Baby we can stay fly like a G6
Shop the streets of Tokyo get your fly kicks

Girl you always on my mind

Got my head up in the sky
And I'm never looking down feelin' priceless, yeah

Where we at, only few have known

Go on the next level, Super Mario
I hope this works out, Cardio
Til' then let's fly, Geronimo

Here we go

Come with me

There's a world out there that we should see,

Take my hand

Close your eyes

With you right here, I'm a Rocketeer

Let's fly, [Yo]

Nah I never been in space before
But I never seen a face like yours

You make me feel like I could touch the planets
You want the moon, girl watch me grab it

See I never seen the stars this close
You got me stuck off the way you glow
I'm like, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm like, oh, oh, oh, oh

Here we go

Come with me

There's a world out there that we should see

Take my hand

Close your eyes

With you right here, I'm a Rocketeer

Let's fly, fly, fly, flyy
Up, up here we go, go, Up, up here we go, go
Let's fly, fly, fly, flyy

Up, up here we go, go
Where we stop nobody knows, knows, knows...........

[Sachita]

Time to get the garden beds ready and soil plowed. It's going to be a good season.

[Rockinonahigh]

What is on my mind....hmmmmmmmmmm. OMG so very much.

Pardon me if i ramble on and on and please feel free to skip this post entirely because at the moment i have a LOT on my mind and it's been a very long day at 4:30 in the afternoon.

So, this morning I took off for work as normal. I do homehealth, am a nurse, and drive to homes to take care of patients. I went by quick stop store, picked up a coffee and was off on my way to my first patient.

This next part is partly a blurr, what seems like a dream and sorta hasn't sunk in yet.

I was sitting at a redlight, sipping on my coffee. I looked up at the redlight and saw it turn from red to green. BEFORE i could even take my foot off the brake and move it to the gas pedal, I heard the loudest bang i've ever heard, felt myself being propelled forward and I remember looking at my hand where my coffee cup was and thinking...."where did my coffee go".

Now this all happened in a nanosecond. There was no time to think, react, defend myself or understand at all what had happened. I was hit in the rear by a woman who was just driving down the street and evidently did not notice there was a red light and i was stopped there. Not sure what she thought but it is what it is.

The next think i knew I noticed coffee dripping out of my hair and all over my windshield. I thought "OMG someone just hit me". Almost immediately there was a woman standing by my cardoor. I rolled down my window and she was talking so fast i couldn't even focus on her words. I heard pieces of "My insurance company is gonna drop me" "Please don't turn this in".

I had received my new phone yesterday, i'm still trying to learn how to use it. I was trying to focus and dial 911. I was crying, shaking and dripping with coffee. I handed it to the lady and said "can you call 911?" She again said something like..." i don't want to turn this in." It sorta hit me then that she was trying to get me to just keep going and not call 911. Well, i had no CLUE how bad i was hurt, I did have my seatbelt on but my neck was hurting and she hit me so hard that i was now out in the middle of the intersection and cars were having to go way around me to make their turn. I noticed at this point my foot was still on the brake.

Not one single person stopped. Not one.

Finally she called 911. Within a few minutes the police came...then the ambulance.....then the tow truck.

The EMT said i probably had whiplash and to go see a doc. I went to ER but there was a five hour wait, so I opted for Employee Health and besides whiplash I think i'm ok...well and the fact i'm in a daze or feel just sorta freaking out.

The police then had me pull into a parking lot nearby. I called SnackTime and my office. While i was on the phone with my boss, i looked in the rear view and saw the woman was standing with the police and they were having her "walk a straight line". Immediately after that, they cuffed her, stuck her in the back of the police car and wisked her away.

What? She was freaking drunk or whatever at 10 in the morning? She had told me too that she was a nurse.

Her car is totalled. It was a van and there is no front of her car left, the windshield was broken and her air bags were out. I cannot believe she wasn't hurt, and maybe she is because if she was drunk she probably don't even know how she feels.

My car: besides the fact that it is totally covered inside with a huge amount of coffee; the rear end is in a V on the bumper and underneath all the way to my spare tire.

My thoughts: well i wanted to type this as some sort of therapy i suppose and this thought:

I know you've heard it and I know it ain't new.....

Just a reminder.....

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOUR NEXT BREATH MAY BE YOUR LAST. It freaking happens so fast, there is no time to think, plan, know a thing.

Be well all...be safe out there.....WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS and NEVER forget to tell EVERYONE you love how much you do EVERY DAY.

*hugs.


Holy cow,I hope the perp stays in jail for a long time as well as loseing her licence to drive,some people!Im glad you are not hurt any worse just take care of your self .

[bright_arrow]

The girl at work that called another co-worker very rude, nasty things. I am friends with said co-worker and almost said something to the girl. But she is training me, and everyone around was friends with her, so I kept my mouth shut - but believe me, it was hard.

Our electric bill, the disconnection notice, and how it's gone up. I am incredulous and hoping my department manager gives me full-time hours since I AM full-time status.

I am allover flustered and trying to breathe through it because I know it's not as bad as it seems. It's just one of those days.

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

I am thinking about gladiolas my honey likes them and I bought her some today so she could plant them in May. I am thinking about my birthday in May how to celebrate and the show princess on Ice I want to buy tickets to take my granddaughter.

[Medusa]

Can someone please pop into the chat room real quick so I can win a bet with Jackhammer? :)