NaBloPoMo

I've decided to jump on Camie's bandwagon and join in on the NaBloPoMo "fun" this year. We'll see how it goes. Kind of feeling a bit... well... yeah. Noticed that the number of posts I've written this year are pathetically low. I think it's equal parts me just not feeling up to writing, over and done with the world having an eye into my world (oh yeah so here's an idea let's write every day for a month about all the "truths" in my life... duh Tara Ann), being mentally bogged down with work, working on my energy healing path, and still trying to "heal" myself (forewarned, I don't want to hear the effing comments, keep them to yourself, yes that's the place I'm in right now send me a private message if you've really got something to say). [Side note, wow, I'm a bit ornery tonight... I wouldn't want to read my blog posts this month how can I expect you?]

Bonus: given the fact that I actually have a few canned posts planned for this month there may even be some days where you'll see not one but TWO posts from me... oh. happy. happy. joy. joy. (Seriously, who pissed in my lemonade today???)

AND seeing as I'm already technically two days behind... well I may or may not come back to those days and/or I may or may not just extend this little gem into December.

So, here's the plan:

Day 01---Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02---Something you love about yourself.
Day 03---Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04---Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05---Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06---Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07---Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08---Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09---Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10---Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11---Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12---Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13---A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough days.
Day 14---A hero that has let you down.
Day 15---Something or someone you tried to live without, and can't.
Day 16---Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17---A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18---Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19---What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20---Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21---Your best friend is in a car accident right after you two fight. What do you do?
Day 22---Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23---Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24---Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs.
Day 25---The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26---Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27---What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28---What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29---Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30---A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself

Oye. Vey. This is going to be deep... I'll let you decide just what "this" is...

It's Nice to be Thought of...

A new friend I have recently (in the last few months) made sent me a pic of these gorgeous flowers the other day because yellow roses are my favorite (bonus points for the purple fillers because that's my favorite combination)... then surprised me again a few days later when they showed up with the flowers in hand... they brightened my day (twice) so I thought I would share them with everyone else and brighten your day too...



Happy Monday!!!!

Where to Start...

I have so many ideas for posts right now bouncing around my head and scribbled on papers that it's just insane... my trip to Oklahoma ALONE is fodder for a weeks worth of posts... and that's not even counting the flights back from OKC!

Alas, there are only so many hours in the day and I am only one woman (something I spend a lot of time trying to remind myself of lately). Hopefully, if all goes well, I can get some of those thoughts typed out here soon... in the meantime... I'm off to get caught up on the last couple of days of missed work.

Nine Words Women Use

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.


(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.


(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine..

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission.
Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstoo d by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.
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(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.


(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . That will bring on a 'whatever').


(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F-- YOU!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to #3.


* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.


* Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true!!!

Lightening Up...

I set off to get a new 'do this weekend...

Don't worry... I'm too big of a wuss to do anything too drastic... that and I've finally gotten back the hair I've lost in the last couple of months (it was getting scarily thin). It's always been my crowning glory (no pun intended). But the last 8 months I've looked like a rag muffin... and with every shower I lost at least 4 handfuls... I'm still losing handfuls, but at least now it's only due to new growth. That will likely change again in the next couple of days... but for now I'm going to revel in the fact that it's as thick as it was in my 20s... maybe I'll post a picture sometime soon.

So, speaking of puns... how about these... if you get more than 95% of these it's likely we get along well :)

CREATIVE PUNS FOR "EDUCATED MINDS"

1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.

3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.

4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was a weapon of math disruption.

5. The butcher backed into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his work.

6. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.

7. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.

8. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.

9. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.

10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

11. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. The police are looking into it.

12. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.

13. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other, 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'

14. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.

15. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: 'Keep off the Grass.'

16. A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital. When his grandmother telephoned to ask how he was, a nurse said, 'No change yet.'

17. A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

19. The short fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.

20. The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

21. A backward poet writes inverse.

22. In democracy it's your vote that counts. In feudalism it's your count that votes.

23. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.

24. Don't join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects!


And if you've made it this far... congrats to my lurker from Colorado Springs, Colorado Friday morning in the 9 a.m. hour... you were my 10,000th visitor since July...

I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or not... I'm starting to feel a little like I'm living in a fishbowl... but nonetheless... HOLY SCHMOLY! If nothing else, hopefully there are people out there who are learning something through my trial, pain, and struggle.

My Ride

There's a reason why we call Buddy, "Big Head Fred."


And if you think his head is huge you ought to see the rest of him!


Technically, he's my stepdad's horse... but he's the one that I get to ride when we go out... and sometimes he even lets me actually feel like I'm the one in control of the reigns ;)

My goal this summer is to try and get home to ride more often... I need to reconnect with my roots and I always feel at ease on the back of a horse or out in the pasture. Thing is, Buddy is so big I need to pack a step stool with me to get on him so he's a little intimidating... let's just say I don't go anywhere I can't get back on him which means if we ride up to a meadow... everyone else gets off and I stay on poor Buddy because I may have to walk out if I didn't...

Hot Damn! I Did It!

Just what did I do?

I set a resolution to post a blog every day for one entire month... and so to make sure I would get it done I picked January... and as of this moment right now... there's a post for every day of the month of January... 31 consecutive blog entries... some happy... most sad... all a true account of the things happening in my life right now.

Thanks for sharing the ride with me... but now I'd like to know who some of my passengers are... I see the stats... so I know that there's more than the 4 people who comment reading... go ahead... don't be shy... I'm actually quite friendly... and the dogs won't bite... and even if they did... they got their rabies shots this month...

So... go ahead, introduce yourself... who knows... there might, sort of, kind of, maybe if I remember, be something in it for you... like a blog give away...

One Big Geek...

60% Geek

And Also Me...

Irish... through and through... except for that one part that holds on to every piece of gold ribbon she can find... that Spanish/Mexican part can be quite strong too...

Your result for The Ultimate TRUE IRISH Test...

Finn MacCool

You scored 82 Common Sense, 51 Irish Facts, and 84 Irish Soul!

I am honored to be in your presence. You know your stuff. You are Irish in your heart. You probably talk like an Irish person after a few pints. You sing the rebel songs. You drink, and probably bleed Guinness. You may have even been interned in British Prisions. You impress (or annoy) all your friends with your vast Irish knowledge. If you are a female, I am in love. If you are a male, we are brothers. We should have a pint.

Take The Ultimate TRUE IRISH Test at HelloQuizzy

Yep, That's Me...

You are a Marilyn -- "I am affectionate and skeptical."

Marilyns are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

How to Get Along with Me

• * Be direct and clear
• * Listen to me carefully
• * Don't judge me for my anxiety
• * Work things through with me
• * Reassure me that everything is OK between us
• * Laugh and make jokes with me
• * Gently push me toward new experiences
• * Try not to overreact to my overreacting.

What I Like About Being a Marilyn

• * being committed and faithful to family and friends
• * being responsible and hardworking
• * being compassionate toward others
• * having intellect and wit
• * being a nonconformist
• * confronting danger bravely
• * being direct and assertive

What's Hard About Being a Marilyn

• * the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
• * procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
• * fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
• * exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
• * wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
• * being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

Marilyns as Children Often

• * are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn
• * are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger
• * form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent
• * look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel
• * are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

Marilyns as Parents

• * are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty
• * are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence
• * worry more than most that their children will get hurt
• * sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries