quizzin

well, last night i took quizzes. that was fun. nothing like leaving somebody elses criteria tell about me. anyway....they all fit to some degree. i did like the kissing one. i think i've forgotten how to kiss, however. i think if i got in a situation, i'd giggle and perhaps excuse myself to take a pee or something...but i really don't know if i remember.
i just want to turn off the world for a bit and be with someone.

sunday morning. woke up later than usual...it's after 8. i was laying in bed trying to conjure up a dream/daydream and send thoughts to someone.
will likely work today, doing finalizing and streamlining of my processes.....outlining the steps from referral to consultation, then evaluation to therapy.

drinking coffee from my nice Geneseo mug,
deciding to not use artificial sweeteners anymore, along with commercial cleaning products. i feel this strong desire to detox again, so once the splenda and clorox run out, i'll be back to sugar/stevia and vinegar/bakingsoda.
maybe that's what i'll do today, use up all the poison and go to the recycling center.

i do recycle. i do feel good about that. that's one thing i picked up in college. maybe before college, but it really 'learned into me' in those years.

more later, feeling chatty today.
peace and love!

am i getting carried away? no. just bored.

Your Birthdate: August 22

While sometimes employing unorthodox approaches, you are capable of handling large scale undertakings. You assume great responsibility and work long and hard toward completion. Often, especially in the early part of life, there is rigidity or stubbornness, and a tendency to repress feelings. Idealistic, you work for the greater good with a good deal of inner strength and charisma. An extremely capable organizer, but likely to paint with broad strokes rather than detail. You are very aware and intuitive. You are subject to a good deal of nervous tension.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

THIS is funny

Part Expert Kisser

You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable

Part Free Love Kisser

Of all the kissing types, you've racked up the most experience Kissing is no big deal to you - you'll kiss anyone you find hot! It's easy for you to take the plunge and make the first move. And you don't really consider kissing to be cheating!

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

this was my first choice,

but i picked the cactus since i once lived in arizona. they both fit today.

You are sexy, powerful, and bold. You're full of passion and energy... Sometimes this passion has a dark side. You feel most alive when you're seducing someone. You never fail to get someone's attention. Quick minded, you're also quick to lose your temper!

The World's Shortest Personality Test

little test. i think i passed.

You are funky, outdoorsy, and down to earth. While you may not be a total hippie... You're definitely one of the most free spirited people around. You are very impulsive - every day is a new adventure. However, you do put some thought behind all your actions. Still, you do tend to shock and offend people from time to time!

The World's Shortest Personality Test

thoughts

and so, another friday, which reminds me, do the feast. ok.....

Appetizer
What time do you usually wake up each day? If you could choose your wake-up time, when would it be?
i usually wake up between 6 and 6:30, but lately it can be as late as 8, which I LOVE. So choice would be 7:30-8.
Soup
When was the last time you bought groceries? What store did you go to?
Name 3 things you purchased.
bought groceries, as in, not just silk and coffee? had to be at least a week ago, at Lowes Foods. i bought tempeh, sam adams light, and orzo. and more.
Salad
How many books have you read so far this year? Which was your favorite and why?
i have read from start to finish about 4 adult books, countless children's books, and my favorite so far is The Four Agreements, quite powerful and life changing for me, but it was in the plan, so i was ready for it. i love it for what it stands for. truth and courtesy.
Main Course
What is something you consider to be very elegant? In particular, what about that item/place/person conjures up the feeling of elegance?
elegent. my aunt renee. she glides. always has, no jerky movements. a peaceful demeanor. she is lean and her complexion is a creamy white. she is quite beautiful, and i looked up to her a lot when i was younger...her voice is very smooth, with a pleasant pitch. she speaks her mind without offence. she is elegant. first lady material. hey, my uncle is running for his first political positon, maybe someday!!!!!!!
DessertWho taught you how to drive?
my dad, my mom, and me.
(*This is an oldie but goodie - originally posted as Feast #1!*)

busybusybusy

why am i so busy? doing too many things. loving it.
not inspired right now.
peace.

my first meme tag. awwwww.

First, the procedure:
Remove the blog at #1 from the following list and bump every one up one place; add your blog’s name in the #5 spot; link to each of the other blogs for the desired cross pollination effect.

The Cerebral Outpost @ http://thecerebraloutpost.blogspot.com
JustaskJudy @ http://justaskjudy.blogspot.com
Loose Leaf @ http://looseleafnotes.com
Black Currant Jam @ http://blackcurrantjam.blogspot.com
thewayidothings @ http://nobodydoesitlikeme.blogspot.com

Next, five things I miss about my childhood:

1. Hanging out with the neighbor girls on Crescent Drive in Grand Island, NY. Randy, Ricki, and Kori were my best friends. We found porn together at age 6. Just T&A mags...nothing hardcore. It was lots of fun. No harm done there, ya think? Another GI link.

2. Feeling that family was IT and that the adults were capable of doing no wrong.

3. Freedom of expression without fear of penalty.

4. No concept of judgment for my beliefs.

5. Family traditions involving picnics and food, thinking that everyone else treasured those moments every bit as much as i did. I remember feeling that i needed to remember those days, because one day i'd want it back. Glad I did.

not as late as others....

Appetizer
What's one word or phrase that you use a lot?
excellent.
Soup
Name something you always seem to put off until the last minute.
purchasing supplies for the monthly guest
Salad
What was the last great bumper sticker you saw?
listen to children
Main Course
If you could be invisible for one day, how would you spend your time?
with a certain someone.
or, on a more global scale, disarm as many of the enemies as i could.
Dessert
Describe your hair.
short, highlighted, messy, happy

distraction

again, with an hour to blow, i decide to completely overhaul a room. not so far as paint, but, Big Lots and new storage to redo my son's room. why do i get such a fix from it? i love rearranging and touching all the stuff and remembering things and thinking of ways to use things differently.
it's a buzz. so strange. maybe i trained myself to like it, maybe i convinced myself to enjoy things like that as they are so useful.
good quote i found, "Have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves." Ranier Maria Rilke (i think that's it, was blurry on the page.)
off to finish the job. with pleasure!
xoxo
peach.
i mean, peace.....

late again

Appetizer
Name one thing that made you sad this week.
ok, since this is about last week, i am struggling. sad, hmmm. likely a news story about current events.
Soup
What was the last object (not person) you took a picture of?
a tapestry
Salad
Who do you talk to when you need help in making a decision?
someone unlike myself, to get that perspective i don't usually own. my uncles or my mom.
Main Course
If you were a weather event, what would you be, and why?
does a sunrise count?
Dessert
Suggest a website that you think your readers would enjoy visiting.
yogajournal.com

another snippet

i got this information from a group that i participate in, not sure what to make of it yet, but i like the 'principles' and thought i'd share them. they make sense to me, and i agree with some of the stuff.
not sure what to make of the woman yet, she says she is a channel for spirits who call themselves 'abraham.' not so sure about that, but i'm liking the principles. also, i'm reading The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz. Loving that. quite a bit. peace and love.

a little insight

as we walk/run/swim/stand through life here, sometimes we search out our 'meaning,' 'path,' or 'why.' a long time ago some information presented itself to me that fit my meaning as i know it. the information also seems to apply to my son. it is not mainstream or anything, so i haven't been too willing to share it, but i feel it is ok now. it's just information, nothing more. but it explains a lot about me. if you want to learn a little about being an indigo,check it out and click on some links like this one * i still get the little chill bumps when i read it. and i think, isn't everyone like this? then i think of most of the people i know and have known, and i agree that no, most people are not like this. can you imagine what the world would be like if they were? well, soon it will be, because the indigo child is all around. explains a lot. but it's just another thing to think about. i'm not saying it's an answer, but perhaps a clue.
peace and love.

to do list

make appointment with computer to update blog. thursday or friday. likely to feast.
sigh.
i'm so indigo......................................

my son with a bird. isn't that special! looks like he's getting the lowdown on something good! 

rant

on our way to chapel hill, a semi without his trailer was rude to me. coming off his exit at about 88 mph then trying to pass me on the left as the guy in front of me decides to turn right all of a sudden, so while i'm sneaking back into my lane with brakes on, the semi slows down so i can't get behind him. so i gesture accordingly. i have done this 3 other times in my life and feel so low because of it, but i think he was a criminal. no licence tag, obvious pestering of me as a driver, and major speeding. so he turns off as i flash a grin, and all of a sudden there are about 8 cars behind me wanting to go very fast. i'm thinking i'm in a movie or part of a joke by now. so someone is on my left about in my blind spot. i speed up to avoid a problem because the lane is about to end on the left and i don't feel like getting smooshed. ok, fine and dandy, they can now pass, so i pull off and temper my speed so they can pass easily. no traffic for miles. well, nobody decides to pass, so i roll my window down and wave them by. all of this while they are about fogging up my back window they are so close. then they all pass, and ethan even comments about that danger. i just hold his hand and tell him that jeeps are not race cars, and that some people might be in a hurry to get to unc hospitals or something like that. he had his other comments about how they should slow down because they might hurt his mom or him. awww. well, our smiles re-emerged as we saw that pack of speeders stuck behind a speedlimit obeying nerd ahead. so we talked about the dangers of following too closely and braking time and such. we didn't make it to the planetarium. i asked him what plan b was. he said, the mall, pizza, and toy store. i said, sure thing babe. we had a great day. he wanted to go to the pet store first, so we went. he asks the clerk all sorts of questions about the rabbits we saw last time and the birds. my son is very sweet, and wants to engage people in conversation. we are learning the 'whens' and 'when nots' of talking to strangers. he's so cute. there is more, but i'll end it there. i don't like leaving chapel hill...almost wish i lived there. hmmm. there's a thought!!!

saturday

it's still overcast and a bit rainy. ethan and i will be going to http://www.moreheadplanetarium.com today to view the magic tree house
adventure again. i'm browsing the office depot catalog i got in the mail and am
eyeing a nice cushy office chair. i think the amount of time i spend in front of my
computer justifies a soft spot for my tush. then i can put the nice kitchen table chair
back in the kitchen! i do love browsing office supplies, the fantasy of extreme
organization...someday it will be mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
need to learn about 10 spanish phrases today, and 10 vocabulary words. that's my goal
for the day as far as my language is concerned. dog will get a bath later.
gotta shower, the show starts at 11:30.
peace.

it felt so good

after eating a wonderfully spicy indian dinner tonight, we went to barnes&noble. i didn't say much, but i picked up some magazines (scientific american mind, utne reader, and some other mind/brain candy, JP magazine, and simply beading) and a book about science stuff year by year one year per page, and got some coffee and just read and read and read and read. mmm. it was good. left ethan with his daddy. they spent good time listening to music and reading and playing with trains but not so long with the trains as there were some quarrelling hoodlums afoot. i needed that 20 minutes. maybe it was 30. i feel much more decompressed.
i missed my 'we met at geneseo best girl friend' lora. so very much. didn't watch people so much as i don't need to watch the cary, nc crowd. not tonight anyways.
buenos noches.

friday's feast on a friday!

Appetizer
What comes to mind when you hear the word bizarre?
shopping around gypsies wearing lots of scarves and beads, wildly fun music, lots of color, abstract reality.
Soup
Using just a few words, describe your childhood.
lonely, wishful, introspective, good (i know that's more than a few.)
Salad
Name one thing you do each day that you feel improves your appearance.
shower
Main Course
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how would you rate your self-confidence? 8 in most situations. 6-7 around majors in my profession or musicians/actors/folks with a sexily high IQ
Dessert
Where did you last find a bargain?
the dollar store. got measuring cups AND measuring spoons in one bundle! woo hoo!

evening post

left, for me, right, for my son
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well, my headache is almost all gone. yay. being upright does not hurt anymore, took some
advil, consumed some decaf.
getting haircut tomorrow, getting nervous. must shop for a cut.
i love making bracelets. it is fun. i sell them now. and earrings too. custom made.
shameless i am.
peace.

no clever title

that was what i was going to originally name my blog.
no clever title
i liked it.
woke up with a good migraine, thought i could kick it and go to my hair appointment. nope. will go tomorrow. in the mood to do something drastic as well. not sure what.
cut, yes. color, yes. so something different.
i melted about 4 of those 'blue ice' things for coolers on my head/neck this morning. sleeping on them is not nearly as uncomfortable as i thought. bless my kiddo, he would trade them out of the freezer for me when one got warm. he'd cover me up with blankets, snuggle with me, kiss me so lovingly. what a man. i'm impressed by his empathy.
cheers.