‘ku on yesterday’s chaos

yesterday, ft. hood
was in terrible chaos
man with a gun – killed

the news spread like fire
as incomplete as it was
and panic set in

the bro sent a text
that he was ok and safe
he knew we’d be scared

i called my parents
to let them know he was fine
watched more news pour in

the uncertainty
of what was going on scares
more than anything

but the media
pushes more out so they can
sensationalize

while i do realize
it’s their job to sell ad time
c’mon really now

do we need to watch
it happen in real time
and scare ourselves too?

something you should know
not first time something like this
happened at ft. hood.

didn’t know that? ’cause
last time we didn’t see it
be pushed to the front

my heart goes out to
all that have been affected
thoughts and prayers do too

 would like to know more
but i’d prefer answers to
guesses and maybes

please let these people
deal with the chaos, mess, hurt
and anger in peace

Space Raspberries?

I really have nothing for you today. Not a damn thing worth writing about that’s not going to get me in a shit ton of trouble with someone.

So I’ll just refrain from that if that’s ok with you guys.

Instead, I’ll share a fact with you that I thought was pretty awesome.

Did you know that the Milky Way might just taste like raspberry and smell like rum?

Tis true. Ethyl formate, the chemical that gives raspberries their flavor is present in the Milky Way.

So what random fact can you share with me today?

Wine Tasting Wednesday

I spent a good part of the tour hiking up my pants because I couldn’t find a belt to wear.

I took some pictures
(but my camera isn’t working right now so they’ll have to wait.)

 

Shared some lovin’ with D’Lovely

 

And I bought some wine. (Which has been put away on the alcohol shelf)

If we’re friends on facebook, you can see other pictures there.

Networking…

I was talking to Daddy-O last night and we were chatting about the job situation and relocating etc.

(This is before he sprung it on me that he’s having his knee replaced in 10 days.)

We were talking about an opportunity that was presented to me because of where I used to work. (I temped right out of college locally and had a truly wonderful experience. The position was grant funded and the grant was over – otherwise I would have found a way to stay!)

While the opportunity didn’t work out I know that they are keeping me in mind for future opportunities because they know I do good work and believe in their cause. So I was told no, but the door isn’t shut yet.

Then he posed a question for me to think about…

“You’ve been in town a long time. There are a lot of opportunities there for you still and people you know who might open some of the doors or introduce you to the right people. Do you want to throw that away and start over in a new city?”

My parents are all for whatever is going to make me happy and don’t really care one way or another if I stay or relocate. He does make a good point though…

11 years here. Lots of people…maybe I shouldn’t just leave to get the hell out of dodge. That said? I’m pretty sure I can build new networks where ever I am to end up. One thing I’ve learned here is HOW to build networks etc so all wouldn’t be lost.

Don’t get me wrong, I won’t stay just because of the extensive network I have created here, but maybe it won’t be the worst thing to stay in town.

I guess we’ll see where the wind takes me…

What do you think? Would 10+ years of networking, friends and relationships be enough to make you stay?

First Movie Down

So Saturday night I was up at the Voice of Reason – ALB Edition’s house with her hubby GenWar and Cinnamon. And Cinnamon’s beau joined us too.

We watched a movie that was all sorts of AWESOME and I’ll reveal just what it was in about ohhhhh 6 months. Then Voice of Reason – ALB Edition found out that I’d never seen Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (The movie.)

What? I’d seen the whole series of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on TV. I thought that was enough.

I thought wrong.

First let me say it’s an all fricken star cast. I’m willing to bet that at least one of those current stars wish they could get that movie off their imdb. Ben Affleck, Hillary Swank, Paul Reubens, David Arquette, Luke Perry…

Second? Joss Whedon must have been very sad to see his brilliant idea turned into that campy flick. Don’t get me wrong, it made me laugh…but if what he saw was the TV series and what he got was the movie? I’d be sad.

I won’t recap the movie for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. If you want to see it, go rent it or find it online. It was enjoyable but I don’t need to go out and get my own copy…

So what should I watch next?

Grace in Small Things (#28)

See the background for Grace in Small Things (#1) here.

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Sunday - Low key day; watched SVU Season 10 which I had missed most of and spent a good part of the day in bed. Damn “hangover”!

Monday - Good day all the way around. Odd for a Monday. Right?

Tuesday - last day of swimming lessons for my awesome level 5s. (Kids who can swim); chatting with one of the dad’s about Israel based on my tshirt and got to talking further and he invited me to apply for a job with his office.

Wednesday - Laughs with the swim boss and the question has been posed “Would you consider coming on full time?” I gave them a number…we’ll see! (Not holding my breath…)

Thursday - another job to apply for that seems to be interesting and in Boston; a very nice rejection letter from the guy who invited me to apply for the job (I knew I wasn’t qualified for the position and candidly told him so in my email cover to him, he agreed but had some very positive feed back for me.)

Friday - Ran into a buddy of mine while getting lunch and shared some laughs and catching up; cleaned a little, sorted laundry, had Tony’s pizza for dinner. Yes, all that made me smile.

Saturday - Sorted some clothes for donation/trash; made cupcakes; Fabulous dinner, great people, Zombieland and I finally saw Buffy the Vampire Slayer (movie).

What are your Small Things for the last week?

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See others posts with my Grace in Small Things here and say hello to the lady who started it all here.

Happy Halloween!

One of these days he might kill me.
Circa 1991/92
I was a Dill Pickle
(You can’t see the stem that my braid made
or the fact that my hair is sprayed green)
I’m aware that I spelled that incorrectly.
It was on purpose.
The Bro was a Star Trek Character.
3 Dots. Not sure what that means.
Daddy-O made the costumes by hand.

Hope your Halloween is full of AWESOME.

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Request for the Day. What was your favorite costume that you ever wore?

I didn’t sleep well last night and haven’t had enough coffee yet

And you know how I get without enough coffee!

Today I give you Friday Fill-Ins. I’ll do a couple.

#148

1. It was a dark and stormy night, so we ordered in sushi, drank some wine and watched scary movies while we cuddled naked on the couch…

2. The man who came to pick up the books I was donating to the library was a midget with little tiny arms. The box was big and heavy so I offered to take the books myself.

3. Rushing out, I slipped my feet in my flip flops, grabbed my keys and ran out the door. I caught a lot of grief for being there for them that day.

4. Is the girl next door having sex again? Usually she giggles, but…I think I heard a howl!

5. Shhhh…Just go with it.

6. Dear anyone who wants to cook for me - give me something good to eat!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to the end of the day, laundry, maybe sushi and a movie, tomorrow my plans include swimming lessons and The Voice of Reason – ALB edition’s Birthday and Sunday, I want to hit up the Aqua Aerobics class and go out for a friend’s birthday!

#145

1. Sweet dreams are nice and all, but give me a hot and steamy one any day of the week.

2. Mornings are rough – especially for me.

3. Silliness has it’s place and is a welcome change from the doldrums that I find work to be.

4. I am thankful that I don’t have to attend a Slut Fest or hand out candy at my place this Halloween.

5. Outstanding or not his bedroom skills are not enough to make me cross that line.

6. Necco wafers, more coffee and my bed is what I want right now!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to baking and decorating, tomorrow my plans include the above mentioned and a nap and Sunday, I want to sleep in, but I’m going to go to that class!

#138

1. I remember, I remember the way you made me feel when it was good…But I more clearly remember the night you stood me up and cheated on me.

2. Dear Cosmos I want you to know I’m trying really hard to be patient, but a new job would be awesome. Also, could you find jobs for my friends who need them more than I do?

3. Is that my Ass? Clearly I need to get it back to the gym. No!!???

4. I’m trying to resist the temptation of buying new shoes, making out with someone I shouldn’t and eating a whole pint of Ben and Jerry’s for dinner.

5. I’m saving a dozen cookies just for you!

6. If I made a birthday list a new job, a new digi cam and The Bro being able to come celebrate would definitely be on it!!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to quiet, tomorrow my plans include smiling and Sunday, I want to make out! (But I won’t)

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Request for the Day. Copy and past one of the sets above into the comments and fill in the BOLD sections. And have a super day!

Do you believe in Stranger Danger?

Would it surprise you to know that The Bro and I used to freak our parents out on a fairly regular basis? No? Good. You’ve been paying attention.

When The Bro and I were little, we would talk to almost ANYONE. (Of course, we get this from Daddy-O who talks to EVERYONE.)  There were really no strangers in our books, just friends we hadn’t made yet.

It made our parents nervous to say the least. I guess Stranger Danger wasn’t something we learned all that well…

(Keep in mind, we come from a REALLY small town where everyone knew everyone and spent much of our free time in a small city where we’re related – by blood or by marriage or by chance – to roughly 1/3 of the city when school isn’t in session and roughly 1/4 of the city when it is.

Maybe by the sheer fact that we DID literally know almost everyone we didn’t understand the idea of “stranger” all that well. The issue wasn’t that we were talking to people we knew, it was that we’d talk to anyone say in Boston or NYC or Florida. Ooops. Meh –

We’re no worse for wear because of it. )

I guess I don’t have to point out that this is still true today. With the exception of the people who make my tummy say, “NO RUN AWAY NOW!!!” I’ll still talk to anyone. So will The Bro.

The cashier at the store needs a smile? Done.
See someone looking lost in a store I frequent? Help them out.
Cutie at a coffee shop? Wink and say, “Have a great day!”
See someone at the convention with a pair of rockin’ red pumps?  You KNOW I complimented her and asked where she found them.

With the exception of the people who make me uneasy, there are no strangers in life…just people I haven’t met yet. And many people have the potential to be my new best friend. (Ok, maybe that’s hyperbole.)

So. Who’s the best stranger you ever spoke to? The worst? Do they have a role in your life?

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Request for the Day: Talk to a stranger. But not one that makes you feel uneasy.

 

Damn Whoremones

Yes, I spelled that ”Whoremones”. That’s what they are.

Last week, I wanted to write a post about some of the things I learned over the week, but fricken Whoremones make me angry/cranky/weepy.

Case in point? I was at Target one night last week and besides the Ugly. (OH MY G-D THE UGLY!) I almost started bawling in the kids movie section while I was deciding if I should get Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat or Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham (with Sneeches) 

(They didn’t have Alice in Wonderland or XXX and I’m a little upset about this still.)

While one side of my brain debated which one to get, the other side started asking me those questions that I hate…

“When are you going to settle down Cute~Ella?”

“When are you going to let someone in Cute~Ella?”

“If you don’t get on this soon, you’re not going to have kids to share your love of Dr. Seuss with, Cute~Ella.”

“Don’t you want to share your love of Dr. Seuss with your kids?”

“You’re a horrible person and not worth…”

There was more, but frankly? I don’t want to think about it. I just about burst into tears right then and there in the two and a half seconds it took to think those thoughts. All because some Whoremones want to mess with me. Assholes. I JUST WANTED SOME DR. SEUSS DVDS!

Thankfully, the more rational part of my brain started yelling at the word “worth” with a, “SHUT THE FUCK UP! PICK THE $5 DVD AND WALK AWAY NOW!”

Which is just what I did. (Green Eggs & Ham if you’re wondering.)

As I turned around to walk away, I saw Season 1 and 2 of Bones as a package deal, so I got that too. Yummy Seeley Booth, yummy yummy yummy! Oh and stopped off at the food section for some pizza and super dark chocolate.

Fucking Whoremones. I swear. My body hates me some days.

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So, what kind of crazy do you find yourself dealing with when the Whoremones attack? What makes it better?