| A Heavy Load |
[25 Mar 2007|07:28pm] |
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Two traveling monks reached a town where there was a young woman waiting to step out of her sedan chair. The rains had made deep puddles and she couldn't step across without spoiling her silken robes. She stood there, looking very cross and impatient. She was scolding her attendants. They had nowhere to place the packages they held for her, so they couldn't help her across the puddles. The younger monk noticed the woman, said nothing and walked by. The older monk quickly picked her up and put her on his back, transported her across the water, and put her down on the other side. She didn't thank the older monk, she just shoved him out of the way and departed.
As they continued on their way, the young monk was brooding and preoccupied. After several hours, unable to hold his silence, he spoke out. "That woman back there was very selfish and rude, but you picked her up on your back and carried her! Then she didn't even thank you!"
"I set the woman down hours ago," the older monk replied. "Why are you still carrying her?"
~Jon J Muth
A little zen on a glorious day goes a long way.
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| The Who Fucking Rock! |
[26 Nov 2006|11:46pm] |
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Last night my dad and I saw The Who. It was perfect! They were excellent, our seats were fantastic and I danced and sang at the top of my lungs.
Roger Daltry is still wicked hot and Pete Townsend is such an amazing guitar player. I can't believe I was there but I was and it was amazing.
A Man in a Purple Dress.
The Who
How dare you wear robes and reside
How dare you cover your head to hide
Your face from God
How dare you smile from behind your beard
To hide the fact that your hearts are feared
And wave your rod
How dare you be the one to assess
Me in this godforsaken mess
You, a man in a purple dress
A man in a purple dress
When you place your frown
Between my God and prayer
However grand your crown
Or dignified your hair
Men above men all prats
In your high hats
You priest, you mullah so high
You pope, you wise rabbi
You're invisible to me
Like vapor from the sea
I lovingly mock you noble lords
We all dress up to grand awards
I do that as well
I dare condemn your fashion sense
At least you're not astride the fence
That wouldn't sell
But I will deliver this address
Your souls conditioned don't impress
You, a man in a purple dress
A man in a purple dress
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| Take the good and the bad... |
[14 Sep 2006|09:00pm] |
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First the good:
Tuesday I bought tickets for my dad and I to see The Who in November. The Who is one of our favorite bands and it's just such a big deal for me to be able to do this for my father because I never know what to get him for his birthday or the holidays so I thought this would be an excellent gift. I showed him tonight where we are sitting and he told me: "If you tell me how much you paid for them I'll probably be really pissed off." We are sitting in section 5 on the floor. Wicked awesome seats!!! He is so excited to go and I don't think this could have happened at a better time...
Now the bad news:
My fathers best friend passed away last friday. It's just so weird it was sudden and totally unexpected. It just feels like we recover from someone's death and think things are back to "normal" that someone else passes away.
I think me calling him on tuesday and telling him I got us concert tickets for The Who in November has really been something to look forward to and give him something happy to think about as he deals with his own emotions.
I love my dad and would do anything for him...including pay an arm and a leg for concert tickets...
Oh and if something says no cameras...think I can still get away with it??? heh heh
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| Tybalt Watch |
[29 Jun 2006|11:46pm] |
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So today Tybalt was acting more like himself. Sometime today he ended up going to the bathroom which is an excellent sign that he wasn't all the way blocked.
I took him into Nonantum Vet Clinic and the poor boy was howling the entire way there in his cat carrier. Thank goodness it's only like five minutes away. We got signed in and soon enough I took him in to get checked out. When the vet went to go see if she could get a urine sample from him he was bone dry, which was excellent. She thinks it was a simple UTI and that it's clearing up. All his other vitals were good and the little guy weighs 12 pounds...he's not fat he is just a mile long.
I have to switch his food back to a chicken based food instead of fish. I also have to make sure Tybs drinks more water. He is also getting two doses of Amoxacillian twice a day to knock out the UTI. That's a fun time shoving the huge pill down his throat.
Tonight he is pretty much back to normal chasing bugs and laying around, which is awesome!!!
Thanks to all!
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| Tybalt |
[28 Jun 2006|10:09pm] |
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So last night when I was cleaning Tybalts litter box I notice his urine smells extra potent. I was mildly concerned but it didn't send up red flags. Tonight when I go to clean the box it's still ultra ammonia-y but when I got there to clean it Tybs was in it and remained in there for like five minutes. When he finally got out he hadn't peed and I noticed he started licking his junk right away. This made me really nervous so I started following him around and watching him. A few more trips to the litter box and nothing. Great! I continue to observe him and he walks into the living room and squats...but nothing comes out. I was half thankful because we just had the carpets cleaned and really upset because I wish he had peed. >_<
So I decide to call Kati, she works at a vet clinic, I tell her whats going on and we came to the conclusion that Tybalt is starting to have a UTI and he is starting to become blocked. It was to late to take him the the clinic tonight so I have to leave work early tomorrow and get him checked out.
Ugh I'm so worried about him. I know I'll probably have to change his food and all that jazz but it's just so crazy. He eats a really high quality dry food and won't touch wet food. I'm pretty much a mess because Tybalt is "My Baby." I'll do anything for this cat and I'm just so nervous for tomorrow.
Think some nice things for me and Tybs tomorrow.
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| I have a new man in my life. |
[09 Apr 2006|11:07pm] |
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His name is Legacy! I've decided to get back into riding and Legacy is just the horse to help me. He's such an easy going guy. We've done a bunch of stuff so far and I'm definatly getting my seat back in the saddle.
For those of you who didn't know I rode throughout middle and high school.
I've really been missing not riding so Sandy (Mike's GF) found me a horse to ride. It's been wonderful. His owner is so nice and is letting me come ride him whenever just as long as I muck out his stall and make sure he is clean.
Today was so nice I went to the barn and tacked up and just rode around for a while. It was so nice out and Legacy (or G-chan) as I've fondly nicknamed him, decided to hack around the farm and then went into the arena to work on posting the trot and cantering.
He loves peppermints and when I was done riding and untacking him I went into the tack room and got him some mints and gave him one and kept brushing him but he kept nudging me with his head toward the other mints I put on the table...he obviously didn't want me to forget they were there. ^_^
I've been having a blast and one day...in the near future plan on purchasing my own horse. ^__________^
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[17 Mar 2006|11:29am] |
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| Yessssss! |
[29 Nov 2005|10:47pm] |
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I taught myself to cast off on my knitting! I can finally finish a scarf! Sweet!
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| I couldn't stop after five... |
[16 Nov 2005|11:15pm] |
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1. Peter Gabriel- Don't Give Up
2. Rent- Goodbye Love
3. Death Cab for Cutie- What Sarah Said
4. Aimee Mann- Save Me
5. Coldplay- The Scientist
6. Magnet- My Darling Curse
7. David Gray- This Years Love
8. Imogen Heap- Goodnight and Go
9. Sarah McLachlan- I Will Not Forget You
10. Sneaker Pimps- Loretta Young Silks
*Booty...that was for you. I hope I see you at the gym soon. ^_^
*I need to get smaller knitting needles.
*Kala is a big baby about getting her nails cut.
*Six Ways to Sunday is a good movie...I want to read the book it's based on.
*Norman Reedus is hot...*fans self*
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[21 Oct 2005|03:42pm] |
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Today at work this guy I work with Dave brought in a bunch of his old books for me to have and I was so excited about getting them because they were books I have been wanting since high school but never got around to buying. So I packed up the books in a brown bag and as soon as I was about to put my name on it a customer started talking to me and needed help and what not so I got distracted. When we went to go leave tonight I noticed my books weren't were I set them...so yeah a customer made off with my books thinking my bag was probably one of theirs. I am so furious! No words can describe how upset I am right now!
Here is a list of the books I had:
*Clockwork Orange
*The Fountianhead
*Farenheit 451
*Slaughterhouse Five
*Dracula
*A Seperate Peace
*Before and After
*Scarlet Letter
*Lord of the Flies
*Merchant of Venice
UGH! I so wanted to start reading them tonight! Maybe the person will come back tomorrow and return them...I hope.
If anyone wants to donate to the "Mo Needs Some Awesome Books Fundraiser"...I am accepting donations.
I can not believe this happened!
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[17 Oct 2005|05:32am] |
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*Crystals wedding was awesome! She's all married up!
*We all knew Christina was gonna catch the bouquet! She listens to Katie well. Andrews catching of the garter was not as fevered as hers, where as Christina dive bombed the other ladies Andrew picked the garter off the floor. ^_^
*Crystal Concepts on Main Street is sweet! Picked up some quartz and Amythest.
*This morning Tybalt climbed up on my stomach as I was laying in bed and laid down...this has never occured before.
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[11 Oct 2005|07:11am] |
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Just a few of the lyrics I have been loving from SKK's playlist:
"I took of running just to feel the wind/ I shook off my innocence now I want it back again." ~Patty Larkin "Mary Magdelene"
"I would like a place I could call my own/ Have a conversation on the telephone/ Wake up every day that would be a start/I would not complain of my wounded heart." ~New Order "Regret"
"I wouldn't even trust you/I've not got much to give/We're dealing in the limits/And we don't know who with/You may think that I'm out of hand/That I'm naive, I'll understand/On this occasion, it's not true/Look at me, I'm not you." ~New Order "Regret
"She is your Queen Cleopatra and I'm just your morning after." ~Paula Cole "I am so Ordinary"
"Life is a game and true love is a trophy." ~Rufus Wainwright "Poses"
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[09 Oct 2005|09:43pm] |
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*I want to sleep but this is the current view on my bed:
How can you interupt that? ^___^
Maybe I'll just squeeze on the other side.
*The weather controls my moods...or maybe I control the weather.
*Stranger stole eight dollars from me.
*Sacraficing something wouldn't be so bad if it didn't feel like I was cutting off a limb.
*SKK and I's music choices are dead on. ^____^
*Aimee Mann has been my music of choice the past two days, espically her song Save Me.
*New Zelda video game is coming soon!
*Hallowe'en is coming! I must make pumpkin soup. Need to solidify plans for the evening.
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[04 Oct 2005|02:46pm] |
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*MRI this morning at 7am...kinda scary, but okay. It's always scary getting conformation there is actually something wrong with your body...we will see where this leads.
*My first IV was stuck in today! Get it Galidium! (I think that's how it's spelled.)
*I went to the gym twice today. Once around noon for twenty minutes and again tonight for about forty-five minutes. My gym membership= my best friend.
*Had my oil changed today and stopped by the Newark Co-op...mmmm veggie egg rolls.
*I had a really great conversation with my brother today about my MRI and health stuff. Apparently he had no clue about my ovary drama and was really interested to talk to me about the situation. He seemed concerned about the fact I could possibly never bear children...I suppose he wants a nephew or something at some point. I told him I'll just get a dog and he can spoil that and then launched into a whole rant about how I am so far from marriage and children and how that is just fine!
*My brother lost another one of his bachelor friends this weekend, his friend Matt got engaged...maybe Mike is feeling some pressure to ask Sandi, but they both aren't ready for a wedding.
*Tybalt is so awesome...he is seriously one of my best friends...I need to buy him more food.
*Endangered Animal Chocolate is soooooooooooooo good!
*Looking forward to Crystals Wedding! I have a "date!"
*Some guy asked me out at work...it was shady I said No thanks, but the offer was flattering.
*I love Frou Frou!
*I am getting better with my fear of scary "supernatural" things happening when I'm driving at night on backroads. I'm such a puss.
*I love Jack Black and I love Tenacious D!
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[30 Sep 2005|05:03pm] |
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Dear Annoying Co-Worker,
You are not funny. You are not likable. You are not nice. You are not tolerable. The next time you cut me off mid sentence I am going to launch myself at you and maul you much like a mother bear would maul someone touching her cubs. You have no respect for me which is unfortunate because I can be a cunty person. I am not afraid to unleash my Cuntessa powers and once this has occurred you will probably wish you had never fucked with me in the first place. I can make someones life a living hell if I don't like them. Please don't try to involve our manager in our quarrel because she is my aunt and she hates you as well.
How you manage to have a girlfriend is beyond me because from my experience dealing with you one would have to have received a lobotomy to enjoy your company. After further thought I have deduced that you have one good thing going for you, you must possess a large penis and that is how you still have a girlfriend.
If your behavior and overall annoying personality continue to grate me I will be forced to take action and please believe me that as a woman scorned I have no problem inflicting any sort of harm onto a chauvinistic asshole such as yourself.
I am capable enough that I don't need your help...with anything. It is probably for the best you stop trying to interact with me. Also if you continue to talk to me in a snarky or sarcastic manner I will be forced to return it 10x over. I am fantastic at being snarky and cynical, don't mess with my powers. If you call me your "BFF" again I will clock out and kick your scrotum so far into your body they will appear as a second chin, thus ensuring you will never be able to procreate.
In conclusion: FUCK OFF!
Fondly,
Your W.E.F.
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| Fitness is fun! |
[28 Sep 2005|02:57pm] |
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*Going to the YMCA to get a gym membership tonight.
*Took Kala for a walk tonight and saw my asshole neighbors down the road and told them to "fuck off" as they tried to make friends with the dog. Actually the fuck off happened under my breath and I'm pretty sure the wife heard me as I walked by.
*Interesting things abound.
*The Newark Co-op is a wonderful place.
www.dontblamemeivotedkerry.com it's a good time!
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[26 Sep 2005|05:49pm] |
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*Today I went with my parents to some outlets...I really wasn't overly interested in going but I figured I hadn't really spent some quality time with them in a while. My mom was kinda bummed out that I was more mellow then she would have liked me to be around "bargains." At one point she said: "Maureen these pants are five dollars!"
I just gave her an indignant look and remarked: "There is probably a reason for that."
All in all it was a good time. I winded up with Old Navy pants and a wool peacoat from Goodwill.
*Everytime my mom see's the tattoo on the top of my foot she acts surprised...like she's never seen it before. When I remind her that she knew about it she just laughs.
*Tomorrow is my dads birthday.
*We went out to dinner for his birthday tonight. Dad wanted to go to Olde Country Buffet. The people in there were scary...I swear I saw a man eat a whole piece of fried chicken, bones and all in one bite!
*When the word Buffet is in a restaurant title I think it is a scary thing...some people do not seem to know when to stop consuming food.
*This time last year I was doing something way more exciting... ^_~
*I saw Corpse Bride last night. I liked it! Went with Lynn and were almost the only people in the theatre.
*Was at the beach this weekend! Nick and Dennis Santella are a good time. Beach was wonderful and almost got soaked!
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