Have you ever seen the show, Everybody Loves Raymond? There is a guy on that show who is friends with Frank Barone (the father), and he's a big fan of Ray's. Every time the older man sees Ray he says...while waving his fists in the air..."AHHH HAHHHH...RAY'S HERE!!!" Everytime it happens, it makes me giggle.
Well, this morning, walking out of my apartment...
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Well, this morning, walking out of my apartment...
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All was well...going about my day. Found many, many happy aspects to smile about.
Came home...and there was a knock at the door. It was the postlady, bringing me a package. A gift? I didn't remember ordering anything. She had said they tried to deliver it a week ago Saturday, but no one was home. I wasn't home...I was headed to Seattle.
I looked at...
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Came home...and there was a knock at the door. It was the postlady, bringing me a package. A gift? I didn't remember ordering anything. She had said they tried to deliver it a week ago Saturday, but no one was home. I wasn't home...I was headed to Seattle.
I looked at...
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lucina:
Your encouragement does help!
Just keep feeling---however and whatever it is that you are feeling... just don't feel like you have to be "ok" before you are ready.
Tell people if you have to or make a blanket statement that you do not want to be asked: Are you ok?
Feeling better?
I worked in an office in FL and a co-worker lost her father. She only missed one day of work. Before she came back she asked her closest friend there to tell everyone NOT to ask her anything, to treat her as they usually did, and she would deal with having to be there better.
Just keep feeling---however and whatever it is that you are feeling... just don't feel like you have to be "ok" before you are ready.
Tell people if you have to or make a blanket statement that you do not want to be asked: Are you ok?
Feeling better?
I worked in an office in FL and a co-worker lost her father. She only missed one day of work. Before she came back she asked her closest friend there to tell everyone NOT to ask her anything, to treat her as they usually did, and she would deal with having to be there better.
catiedid:
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! call me in the AM when you get off the air...
A warm breeze through wet hair. Rolling down the window on my way into work this morning brought a smile to my face. I had forgotten what a sensational feeling it is to feel the wind. Somehow the contrast between the wet curls and the warm air sent shivers down my body. I felt very alive...
Yesterday, I found myself internally dancing with the monster...
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Yesterday, I found myself internally dancing with the monster...
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tangledupinblue:
I love that you are as back to you as anyone could be.
It makes me feel so much better about living and what we all can do.
You should read the comment about Gordon in my journal from a really cool girl who knows no NASCAR reading gayness into the Rainbow Warrior paint scheme -- wonder what she thinks of the flames.
LMAO.
Poor jeffykins
If he is gay, how can I get him my number
Seriously though, I love the idea that a gay driver int hat sport would out himself via paint scheme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah just what you want to do at Talladega, right???????????
It makes me feel so much better about living and what we all can do.
You should read the comment about Gordon in my journal from a really cool girl who knows no NASCAR reading gayness into the Rainbow Warrior paint scheme -- wonder what she thinks of the flames.
LMAO.
Poor jeffykins
If he is gay, how can I get him my number
Seriously though, I love the idea that a gay driver int hat sport would out himself via paint scheme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah just what you want to do at Talladega, right???????????
taoshen:
No need to thank me, pretty lady ... I am awfully protective of my friends, and I most assuredly count you among them. However, you are very welcome nonetheless.
Trip was okay. Now to start the journal (one thing at a time).
Um, couches have a g-spot? I should probably go apologize to my couch...
Trip was okay. Now to start the journal (one thing at a time).
Um, couches have a g-spot? I should probably go apologize to my couch...
The alarm sounds...and for three seconds, I don't remember. Three seconds is what it takes to circulate enough blood to the memory glands...three seconds of never getting that phone call...three seconds of plans that are still in place turning a mediocre life into a reason to wake up in the morning, three seconds...
By the fourth, my memory awakes.
My days are filled with functioning....
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By the fourth, my memory awakes.
My days are filled with functioning....
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lucina:
Even though we are newly-friended, I would like to offer my listening ear (reading eye) as well.
And I thought about you this weekend. On my trip, I saw a sign for Josephine, TX. Wasn't quick enough for a pic...
Here's another *hug*
And I thought about you this weekend. On my trip, I saw a sign for Josephine, TX. Wasn't quick enough for a pic...
Here's another *hug*
....curled on a mushroom, the tiny fairy sleeps.
It's been a reflective afternoon. I finished reading The Five People You Meet in Heaven this weekend. The overall message really got to me, and forced me into some serious insight...
"...fairness does not govern life and death...if it did, no good person would ever die young."
This is a pretty powerful statement for me. We've all...
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It's been a reflective afternoon. I finished reading The Five People You Meet in Heaven this weekend. The overall message really got to me, and forced me into some serious insight...
"...fairness does not govern life and death...if it did, no good person would ever die young."
This is a pretty powerful statement for me. We've all...
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grizz3rd:
I am so very sorry to hear about Stacie. I can't imagine the sorrow you must be feeling. I wish there was something more I could do or say.
tigerangel:
Oh honey, I am sorry for what happened. supernovice just told me the loss you have suffered. Again, I am so sorry, and I wish you the utmost peace.
Boy, it took me some time to get into it, but once I finally let the movie absorb me, it was riveting. Traveling into me and opening up in the most unpredictable way.
Sideways
I find it fascinating when a movie paints a picture, yet still leaves the canvas clear for the strokes of your own life as well. I watched a conflicted man, felt...
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Sideways
I find it fascinating when a movie paints a picture, yet still leaves the canvas clear for the strokes of your own life as well. I watched a conflicted man, felt...
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braveart:
Hi there -- I still have not seen Sideways, and I have heard so many great thngs about it. You MUST go see "Crash", it is riveting.
Let's see, the last time I found myself in a movie, well, that's easy, being a Scotsman and all
Let's see, the last time I found myself in a movie, well, that's easy, being a Scotsman and all
hoocha:
Let me have a few drinks, then I'll see what I can do. 
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Staring down the barrel of another weekend...
I've been literally living in a coffin the last few days, and it was only obvious to me when I walked outside this morning, took a deep breath, and my body came to life. My mind became more clear the more oxygen I selflessly inhaled...I took the long way to work, with the windows down, just to experience...
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I've been literally living in a coffin the last few days, and it was only obvious to me when I walked outside this morning, took a deep breath, and my body came to life. My mind became more clear the more oxygen I selflessly inhaled...I took the long way to work, with the windows down, just to experience...
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braveart:
When mooning the English army goes terribly, terribly wrong......
catiedid:
^^^^ OUCH!!
what's up tonight Chica?
what's up tonight Chica?
I love my job on the holidays...Hate the idea of having to work when everyone else gets to sleep in, but I like the peace and quiet, and coming off the weekend, a little quiet time has become very very important.
Friday night, we went out on the boat, for a relaxing cruise. I don't remember being that into boating when I was growing up,...
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Friday night, we went out on the boat, for a relaxing cruise. I don't remember being that into boating when I was growing up,...
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catiedid:
GOOD MORNING MS JOSEPHENE!!!!
shhhhhhh, stop yelling, my head is throbbing....oops, i'm the one yelling....
*giggle* i'm not lopsided anymore
i love to DND you
how is your morning? are you all happy smiley? CUBS WON!!! yeah for Chick Voodoo...although I'm sure someone isn't very happy about it *giggle*
shhhhhhh, stop yelling, my head is throbbing....oops, i'm the one yelling....
*giggle* i'm not lopsided anymore
i love to DND you
how is your morning? are you all happy smiley? CUBS WON!!! yeah for Chick Voodoo...although I'm sure someone isn't very happy about it *giggle*
remyx:
so what is it with the track sponsor having the winning car as well? seems like a bit of a fix, don't you think?
sorry to hear your weekend was full of rain. it didn't inspire a spontaneous wet t-shirt contest, did it?
sorry to hear your weekend was full of rain. it didn't inspire a spontaneous wet t-shirt contest, did it?
Yesterday, VERY last minute, my counter-part in the morning, Ted, was asked to deliver a DARE graduation address. (It's an organization that promotes a drug-free environment among young people). He had less than an hour to prepare, but managed to throw together a heart-felt speech about kids sticking together, not isolating anyone, and helping any friends that they think might be getting into trouble with...
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tangledupinblue:
what in the BLUE HELL did Junior just do to his teammate (and himself)?
thejuanupsman:
I went to my junior prom but not my senior prom. My high school girlfriend and I broke up right before senior year. I dropped out before prom. Yeah, high school dropout. That surprises some people.
Sorry to hear about your friends loss. I am glad you could be there for him though. I have never lost a parent, but I have now lost both the grandparents who raised me. I know how hard it is to lose the pivotal people in your life.
Have I ever been in a real haunted house? Depends on who you ask. My older sister insists the house I lived in when I was born was haunted. I think she just needs something to explain why our parents were crazy.
The person I am lucky to have in my life is my daughter. She keeps me going no matter how bad things get.
I have no passion. None. It is dead.
I will probably never see Star Wars III. Not because I am avoiding it. Just because I still have not seen II. Other things I want to see more I guess. I think my intense dislike for Ep. 1 has something to do with it.
Your entry for the 22nd brought me to tears. Guilt, empathy, frustration and sorrow run through me as I type. So many things I wish had been different.
My fucking weekend was apparently not very memorable. At least the one that corresponded to that journal entry. This one is slightly more memorable for being long and occupied with people and things I would rather avoid.
And the absence of a few people I wish I could reach out to.
There is no movie I can't wait to see. I have not been going to movies much lately. I think I burnt out on them.
I am spending my Memorial day weekend working. And waiting for a phone call. That may not come. And wondering if I even want it to.
Sorry to hear about your friends loss. I am glad you could be there for him though. I have never lost a parent, but I have now lost both the grandparents who raised me. I know how hard it is to lose the pivotal people in your life.
Have I ever been in a real haunted house? Depends on who you ask. My older sister insists the house I lived in when I was born was haunted. I think she just needs something to explain why our parents were crazy.
The person I am lucky to have in my life is my daughter. She keeps me going no matter how bad things get.
I have no passion. None. It is dead.
I will probably never see Star Wars III. Not because I am avoiding it. Just because I still have not seen II. Other things I want to see more I guess. I think my intense dislike for Ep. 1 has something to do with it.
Your entry for the 22nd brought me to tears. Guilt, empathy, frustration and sorrow run through me as I type. So many things I wish had been different.
My fucking weekend was apparently not very memorable. At least the one that corresponded to that journal entry. This one is slightly more memorable for being long and occupied with people and things I would rather avoid.
And the absence of a few people I wish I could reach out to.
There is no movie I can't wait to see. I have not been going to movies much lately. I think I burnt out on them.
I am spending my Memorial day weekend working. And waiting for a phone call. That may not come. And wondering if I even want it to.
It's screw or be screwed...
duly noted.
duly noted.
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tangledupinblue:
well, ummm, nahhhh.
Except unless you're talking about
Except unless you're talking about
hoocha:
fuck-it
screw and be screwed.
screw and be screwed.
Okay, why in the HELL did I wake up this morning humming the theme to the DUKES of muthafuckin' HAZZARD? *giggle* The correct answer for this rhetoric question is..."because you're a loon..."
Last night, mah chica and I were on the phone discussing, in extreme expertise, mind you...American Idol. Well, our conversation bled over onto the Cubs game that was going on. Fear...
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Last night, mah chica and I were on the phone discussing, in extreme expertise, mind you...American Idol. Well, our conversation bled over onto the Cubs game that was going on. Fear...
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jerry031:
That's Catie, drinking like it's crack.
*GYFS* Ow...finger cramp.
*GYFS* Ow...finger cramp. 
speedphreak:
Sorry about the story telling (or lack thereof)
I had computer issues (stupid Windows)
Anyways..... the jist of it was, I went out for a quiet drink by myself and ended up getting super freaky in a Murphy bed until 4:00 in the morning after getting naked (and stuff) in the ladies room stall, dumping $2 in quarters into the condom machine in the men's room, playing Al Green on the jukebox, picking up a 40oz on the way out, and raising angry welts on a bare ass.
Raw, Rough, and Uncensored (no, not a Jerry Springer special)
I put the "White" into "Trash".
I had computer issues (stupid Windows)
Anyways..... the jist of it was, I went out for a quiet drink by myself and ended up getting super freaky in a Murphy bed until 4:00 in the morning after getting naked (and stuff) in the ladies room stall, dumping $2 in quarters into the condom machine in the men's room, playing Al Green on the jukebox, picking up a 40oz on the way out, and raising angry welts on a bare ass.
Raw, Rough, and Uncensored (no, not a Jerry Springer special)
I put the "White" into "Trash".
I read and re-read my last journal to the point of memorization, and it's time now to change. Let's talk about the weekend...
Oh how irresponsible I was...*giggle*
Friday night, Stace arrived, and we both were exhausted. careful....your age is showing.....
Work Saturday morning, usual goodness. Only one more week left with my sports guy until he takes summer hiatus. *sigh* I'm gonna miss...
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Oh how irresponsible I was...*giggle*
Friday night, Stace arrived, and we both were exhausted. careful....your age is showing.....
Work Saturday morning, usual goodness. Only one more week left with my sports guy until he takes summer hiatus. *sigh* I'm gonna miss...
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unique3:
wow. what a fucking weekend you had!
sounds like loads of fun!!
so your girl and you are buying a house together?
sounds like loads of fun!!
so your girl and you are buying a house together?
hoocha:
So are you going to come over and make that hair-do happen? I'll try it this weekend, and see how I make out.......huh..huh..huh. I said "make out". Where's my mind.
This is what I did all weekend, and as you can tell it was a great time.
This is what I did all weekend, and as you can tell it was a great time.
I COULDN'T SLEEP LAST NIGHT EITHER!!! I tossed and turned for a few hours...my mind wouldn't let me rest BLAH!!! I will call you around 9 (just to make sure your free) if i'm not dealing with "marble guys" and "sheet rock" guy
i got some news, i got some news, i got some news...*giggle*
How are you feeling today, lovely Miss Josie??
Here's something pretty for you to look at:
PS: email is on the way.
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