Friday, May 18, 2007
Hey Cinderella
I bought the Cinderella DVD and I watched it last night. It brought back so many memories for me. I remember I had the story book when I was a little girl. The fantasy of finding my prince charming, the evil step mother and the evil step sisters resonated within the little girl. I felt like a little girl again when I watched it, the romance, the beauty even faced with the viciousness of the people who were suppose to love and take of you, I could feel myself in that story and I also feel that way about Snow White too. I want that too, someday I will have that one.
My Evolving Life
I’ve been feeling darn good lately, a huge boulder has been lifted from my entire body. I feel like I can finally put Rick behind me and move on with my life, which is something I have been wanting and aching to do for the last 2 years. He has been dead for over three years now, and I do miss him, but I also realized some things about our relationship and what I truly want in a new one. I also realized that I need to do a lot of hard work to get where I am confident, secure, and happy with me. This week has been a whirlwind of activities that I have been dying to do for a long time. My awesome friend, Monte, has been my chauffer, I am currently seeking to purchase a car, and he has been gracious enough to take me and to also shop with me. I have never meet a man that loves to shop, and no he is not gay, I think that is only a figment of some ones imagination that only gay men love to shop. I got some things that I have been needing badly and I stocked up on them all, especially, my most feared loss of a certain item, toilet paper. Yes, I have a fear of not having any when I need it, it stems from my childhood where we often went without it and it is no fun wiping oneself with odd things. I apologize, I just gave too much information, didn’t I? LOL
Well, on to one of my favorite subjects, MUSIC, I love it. I splurged and I bought myself the new Tori Amos CD American Girl Posse. I absolutely love it, as usual, Tori showed us her passion and zest for music, and what she believes in. I absolutely love the song Big Wheel. I bought the deluxe version, I have the deluxe of The Beekeeper and Scarletts’ Walk too. Check her music out, if you haven’t heard it.
Well, on to one of my favorite subjects, MUSIC, I love it. I splurged and I bought myself the new Tori Amos CD American Girl Posse. I absolutely love it, as usual, Tori showed us her passion and zest for music, and what she believes in. I absolutely love the song Big Wheel. I bought the deluxe version, I have the deluxe of The Beekeeper and Scarletts’ Walk too. Check her music out, if you haven’t heard it.
Lily
You Are A Lily |
 You are a nurturer and all around natural therapist. People see you as their rock. And they are able to depend on you. You are a soothing influence. You can make people feel better with a few words. Your caring has more of an impact than even you realize. |
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Pink Rose
You Are a Light Pink Rose |
 You represent sweetness and grace. Your vibe: Kind and gentle Falling in love with you: is like falling in love with a best friend |
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Sunday Serenity #2
This picture that I took up in Northern Washington at Renault Lake at the national rain forrest, somehow brings me peace. Maybe, it is the good memories that I associate with the picture, as well as the image. Water, somehow brings peace of mind and a calmiing affect to my spirit.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Roy Orbison
1. Name a few of your favorite Roy Orbison songs.
Pretty Woman, Only The lonely, Blue Bayou, and In Dreams
2. Tell us one of your favorite Roy Orbison lyrics.
Orbison Roy In Dreams Lyrics
"In Dreams" by Roy Orbison
A candy-colored clown they call the sandman
Tiptoes to my room every night
Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper:
"Go to sleep, everything is alright"
I close my eyes
Then I drift away
Into the magic night
I softly sway
Oh smile and pray
Like dreamers do
Then I fall asleep
To dream my dreams of you
In dreams...I walk with you
In dreams...I talk to you
In dreams...Your mine
All of the time
We're together
In dreams...In dreams
But just before the dawn
I awake and find you gone
I can't help it...I can't help it
If I cry
I remember
That you said goodbye
To end all these things
And I'll be happy in my dreams
Only in dreams
In beautiful dreams
3. How cool did Roy look in those dark glasses?
yes, he looked awesome.
Pretty Woman, Only The lonely, Blue Bayou, and In Dreams
2. Tell us one of your favorite Roy Orbison lyrics.
Orbison Roy In Dreams Lyrics
"In Dreams" by Roy Orbison
A candy-colored clown they call the sandman
Tiptoes to my room every night
Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper:
"Go to sleep, everything is alright"
I close my eyes
Then I drift away
Into the magic night
I softly sway
Oh smile and pray
Like dreamers do
Then I fall asleep
To dream my dreams of you
In dreams...I walk with you
In dreams...I talk to you
In dreams...Your mine
All of the time
We're together
In dreams...In dreams
But just before the dawn
I awake and find you gone
I can't help it...I can't help it
If I cry
I remember
That you said goodbye
To end all these things
And I'll be happy in my dreams
Only in dreams
In beautiful dreams
3. How cool did Roy look in those dark glasses?
yes, he looked awesome.
Questions To Ponder
How would you go about purifying your own soul?
I would spend a few days in quiet thought and contemplation, drinking plenty of water, and be in my own thoughts.
If you were in a "Noah" situation, which animals would you take with you? Which would you leave behind?
I think the only animals I would not take with me would be the poisonous snakes and spiders.
Where would you go if you wanted to spend a week alone without contact with civilization?
My dream would be on a quiet island near the beach.
I would spend a few days in quiet thought and contemplation, drinking plenty of water, and be in my own thoughts.
If you were in a "Noah" situation, which animals would you take with you? Which would you leave behind?
I think the only animals I would not take with me would be the poisonous snakes and spiders.
Where would you go if you wanted to spend a week alone without contact with civilization?
My dream would be on a quiet island near the beach.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Sunday Serenity #1
My sister Joy started a Meme called the Sunday Serenity. I thought, I would participate. I have always liked this poem. Not only does it invoke peace for me. It gives inspiration and advice to follow on your life's journey, though the nay sayers and backbiters will stand in your way.
The Journey:
By Mary Oliver
One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice--
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
"Mend my life!"
each voice cried.
But you didn't stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations,
though their melancholy
was terrible.
It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do--
determined to save
the only life you could save.
The Journey:
By Mary Oliver
One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice--
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
"Mend my life!"
each voice cried.
But you didn't stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations,
though their melancholy
was terrible.
It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do--
determined to save
the only life you could save.
Animal Attack
| You WOULD Survive an Animal Attack! | |
 | If you were attacked by a Killer Moth, aka Mothra ... you would kick some ass. |
| 'Would You Survive an Animal Attack?' at QuizGalaxy.com | |
Questions For Sunday Night
What one thing/person do you have the most compassion toward? I have compassion for the people who are in my life, and also for children.
What is your favorite "pig-out" food? Anything with CHEESE. Cheese is my favorite food. Pizza, nachos, mac n cheese, anything man.
What is your favorite "pig-out" food? Anything with CHEESE. Cheese is my favorite food. Pizza, nachos, mac n cheese, anything man.
Unconcious Mutterings.
- Found :: Lost
- Male :: Female
- Spoken :: Freedom
- Life :: Complicated
- Tonight :: Quiet
- Fingernail :: Toenail
- True :: Grit
- Give up :: Lost
- Shining ::Star
- Everywhere :: Tired
Saturday Six
I'm answering these questions rather late, since it is Sunday, but oh well, better late than never. Right?
1. What's your favorite cold beverage and when did you last have it? My favorite ice cold beverage is cherry vanilla coke. I have not had it in a long time, since I am trying to cut back on soda.
2. What's your favorite hot beverage and when did you last have it? I like hot chocolate with marshmellows. It has been a long time since I've had this indulgence.
3. How addicted to caffeine do you consider yourself to be? Not very, I do not
5. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #96 from De: How do you feel about the candidates who have declared themselves so far for the 2008 election? I honestly do not know that much about them, but I do respect Hillary Clinton.
6. If you could sit down for a cup of coffee with any single candidate for president, ask any questions you wanted, and really get a clear picture of what that candidate supports, doesn't support, and is most likely to push for, who would you choose and why? Hillary Clinton
1. What's your favorite cold beverage and when did you last have it? My favorite ice cold beverage is cherry vanilla coke. I have not had it in a long time, since I am trying to cut back on soda.
2. What's your favorite hot beverage and when did you last have it? I like hot chocolate with marshmellows. It has been a long time since I've had this indulgence.
3. How addicted to caffeine do you consider yourself to be? Not very, I do not
5. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #96 from De: How do you feel about the candidates who have declared themselves so far for the 2008 election? I honestly do not know that much about them, but I do respect Hillary Clinton.
6. If you could sit down for a cup of coffee with any single candidate for president, ask any questions you wanted, and really get a clear picture of what that candidate supports, doesn't support, and is most likely to push for, who would you choose and why? Hillary Clinton
Randomness
randomness...feed your mind and your blog
Week of April 15: 3 Wishes
If you had 3 wishes granted what would you wish for?
till next time...
If I had three wishes, man, oh man. My first wish would be to have as much money as Oprah, so I could do whatever I wanted, which would be, to help family, get myself set up, and give some to charity. My second wish would be to weigh 135 pounds and be healthy. My third wish would be to have this court battle that I am in overwith and done, so I can move on.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Sunday 7
Sunday 7:
I saw someone have the Sunday seven on her page, but there was no link to the host or place to get the link listed on her site. So, I do like the concept of naming the blessing of the week, every Sunday, that I am going to incorporate it. Though, I will have to admit that sometimes I am going to have a hard time finding seven blessing for a week and also I might forget to post my Sunday 7. Well, here are my 7 blessings for this week.
1) My friend Monte is a blessing, letting me borrow movies, finding me a good microwave and phone at a garage sale this weekend. And of course, his humor and wit.
2) My sister Joy, who, even though, in the dumps after the loss of some things in her life, still chats with me on MSN and we can boo whoo together and still laugh and give helpful advice to each other.
3) My warm bed at night, with pillows, blankets, and sheets that keep me warm and cozy.
4) My apartment inspection going well and the humor that my manager and repair guy had that day.
5) My negative doubts that happen that give me a chance to grow and develop, as a person.
6) Having divine inspiration in the smalls things in life, my plants, movies, music, sisters, brothers, friends, and even strangers, that let you know that you really don’t have it so bad after all.
7) I am a blessing to me.
I saw someone have the Sunday seven on her page, but there was no link to the host or place to get the link listed on her site. So, I do like the concept of naming the blessing of the week, every Sunday, that I am going to incorporate it. Though, I will have to admit that sometimes I am going to have a hard time finding seven blessing for a week and also I might forget to post my Sunday 7. Well, here are my 7 blessings for this week.
1) My friend Monte is a blessing, letting me borrow movies, finding me a good microwave and phone at a garage sale this weekend. And of course, his humor and wit.
2) My sister Joy, who, even though, in the dumps after the loss of some things in her life, still chats with me on MSN and we can boo whoo together and still laugh and give helpful advice to each other.
3) My warm bed at night, with pillows, blankets, and sheets that keep me warm and cozy.
4) My apartment inspection going well and the humor that my manager and repair guy had that day.
5) My negative doubts that happen that give me a chance to grow and develop, as a person.
6) Having divine inspiration in the smalls things in life, my plants, movies, music, sisters, brothers, friends, and even strangers, that let you know that you really don’t have it so bad after all.
7) I am a blessing to me.
Earth Day
Tomorrow is earth day, it has been on my mind since I watched Oprah yesterday and learned some helpful hints, though some of the suggestions were expensive. The environment is important, everything on the Earth depends on each other to live. Balance is the key, I do believe that, wholeheartedly. There are some things we can do, and there are some things that seem radical to the extreme. My mom recycles, a lot. She saves everything possible, jars, plastics, and reuses them, I can see the value in doing that. I do use the butter containers, and yogurt containers as storage containers, (something my mom taught me), why waste the plastic and buy expensive containers, when you are getting two uses out of one product. I have a patio, and I want to so badly start a patio garden. I am in the process of moving, and that is one of the requirements for my new place. I want to be able to grow tomato’s, a mesculan mix of greens, herbs, and pretty flowers on the patio. I would also love to feed the birds too. I have not thought about the canvas bag idea for grocery shopping, that is something I am considering doing. It is not expensive to buy a bag that is big enough for groceries and that will help save on paper products and therefore save some trees. Any tips on container gardening would be very much appreciated by me, since I am a novice.
Green For Earth Day!
Your Life is 52% Green |
 You're life is pretty green - and you know a lot about how to live an eco friendly life. So congratulate yourself for being good to the earth. And maybe think about implementing some of the ideas from this quiz! |
Friday, April 20, 2007
Thursday 13 #6
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1…. Final Destination I enjoyed this frightening movie. Though I liked two a lot better. 2. Final Destination Two: I enjoyed this final destination better than the first one. 3. Devils' Advocate Al Pacino plays an excellent devil and of course Kneau Reeves does an awesome acting job in this one too. 4. Dark Crystal This one started off slow, but it is still a classic that I remembered watching as a kid. 5. Cruel Intentions I enjoyed Reese Witherspoon in this one, I didn't know this was the movie she met her husband Ryan Phillippine in. 6. Strange Days This indeed was a strange movie, about a new drug that is out there. I enjoyed it though. I didn't know that Juliette Lewis could sing so well. 7. Fight Club Wow, this movie has a twist, doesn't it? 8. Hackers This movie is about old school computers,it still was well worth the watch. 9. How The Grinch Stole Christmas Jim Carey play an excellent Grinch. I love Jim Carey as an actor and I'd like to see more of his movies. 10. The Incredibles I like this Disney movie. It had great action and a cool story line. 11. Metalopolis this is a cartoon tv show about a metal band, it reminds me a lot like Spinal Tap, I couldn't find a link to it on the net. My friend Monte recommended it. I enjoyed it and I had numerous laughs. 12. Spiderman I was not that impressed with this movie. I haven't seen the other ones yet, maybe those will be better. 13. Manchurian Candidate This movie made me think a lot about what our government and the people in office are capable of. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!) |
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
Questions
LONGEST RELATIONSHIP? 10 years
LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED? lunch out
WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT? When I walked a few blocks to the grocery store, just for the exercise.
THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON? food
FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
eyes
ONE FAVORITE SONG? One would be, One by Three Dog Night
WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Vancouver, WA
HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED: R. A. Long
LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR BEST FRIEND: It's been awhile
FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: Carls Jr.
BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD: I could write a book on lies.
CAN YOU COOK? Yes
WHAT'S YOUR FANTASY CAR? a mustang
BEST KISSER: I don't know
LAST TIME YOU CRIED?: Today
MOST DISLIKED FOODS: hominy
THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: compassion
THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: That I have a hard time letting go.
LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB?: 12 hrs 7 days a week, with no day off.
FAVORITE MOVIE? I have a few.
CAN YOU SING? nope
LAST CONCERT ATTENDED? Devilspit.
LAST KISS? It's been awhile.
LAST MOVIE RENTED: Saw
ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT: purse
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: the beach
LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER?: desktop
FAVORITE COMEDIAN?: George Carlan
DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK?: I have no idea.
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE?
not many.
DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?: not really.
HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? over hard.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY?: somewhat
LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?: My sister Carri.
PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC: back in the chain gang.
CAN YOU PLAY POOL?: no
CAN YOU SWIM? Yes
FAVORITE ICE CREAM?: any
TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF:I don't feel like sharing at the moment.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON: I like fall and spring.
BEST THING ABOUT WINTER?: I can't think of anything.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? I have no plans.
BIRTHDATE: May 21, 1974
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE: better than today.
ARE YOU SMILING?: No
DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW: of course.
IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO? right now, I'd take a long trip to the beach, rent a room by the water, sit by the water and feel the wet sand on my toes.
DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?: nope
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A CRUISE?: Yes, I worked on one.
ARE YOU IN LOVE?: with life.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL? Yes
DO YOU WISH YOU COULD SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW? Yes, a couple of people.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AFTER THIS SURVEY? check email, read my sister Joys blog, turn the computer off, go in and watch Mr. Incredible, and try to feel better. It's been a tough couple of days.
LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED? lunch out
WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT? When I walked a few blocks to the grocery store, just for the exercise.
THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON? food
FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
eyes
ONE FAVORITE SONG? One would be, One by Three Dog Night
WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Vancouver, WA
HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED: R. A. Long
LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR BEST FRIEND: It's been awhile
FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: Carls Jr.
BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD: I could write a book on lies.
CAN YOU COOK? Yes
WHAT'S YOUR FANTASY CAR? a mustang
BEST KISSER: I don't know
LAST TIME YOU CRIED?: Today
MOST DISLIKED FOODS: hominy
THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: compassion
THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: That I have a hard time letting go.
LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB?: 12 hrs 7 days a week, with no day off.
FAVORITE MOVIE? I have a few.
CAN YOU SING? nope
LAST CONCERT ATTENDED? Devilspit.
LAST KISS? It's been awhile.
LAST MOVIE RENTED: Saw
ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT: purse
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: the beach
LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER?: desktop
FAVORITE COMEDIAN?: George Carlan
DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK?: I have no idea.
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE?
not many.
DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?: not really.
HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? over hard.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY?: somewhat
LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?: My sister Carri.
PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC: back in the chain gang.
CAN YOU PLAY POOL?: no
CAN YOU SWIM? Yes
FAVORITE ICE CREAM?: any
TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF:I don't feel like sharing at the moment.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON: I like fall and spring.
BEST THING ABOUT WINTER?: I can't think of anything.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? I have no plans.
BIRTHDATE: May 21, 1974
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE: better than today.
ARE YOU SMILING?: No
DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW: of course.
IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO? right now, I'd take a long trip to the beach, rent a room by the water, sit by the water and feel the wet sand on my toes.
DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?: nope
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A CRUISE?: Yes, I worked on one.
ARE YOU IN LOVE?: with life.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL? Yes
DO YOU WISH YOU COULD SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW? Yes, a couple of people.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AFTER THIS SURVEY? check email, read my sister Joys blog, turn the computer off, go in and watch Mr. Incredible, and try to feel better. It's been a tough couple of days.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Autism Warning Signs.
Oprah recently aired a segment about Autism. I wrote a blog about it just recently. This month is national autism awareness month, and I have a good friend, whose son has autism. There are some warning signs and I thought I'd share them with you all.
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