The above quote is from Miguel de Cervantes and speaks pretty succinctly to my mood right now. I've been trying to figure out some things as of late and, unfortunately, find myself dealing with someone who can only be called out as a coward. I loath cowardice. Truly, I do. I'm not saying that I'm the bravest person in the world, I'm not saying that I don't have my cowardly moments but I cannot comprehend people who live their lives in fear. Yes, the unknown can be terrifying but how, how can someone continue to lie to themselves and everyone around them in order to never risk anything? I put myself in situations where looking like an idiot is pretty much a certainty, but does that stop me? No. Some folks might call that reckless but at least I end up knowing where I stand even if that knowledge comes at quite a painful price.
A wise man once told me "Nerve is only something that can be displayed in the realm of fear. Fear is an opportunity to demonstrate courage. When you face your fears, you'll find you're still alive at the end of the end." I know folks who have gone through things scarier than I could even imagine and all of them have come out on the other side stronger and more alive because they didn't allow that fear to rule their lives. I think of two dear friends who risking so much to be with me right now and when I look at them, I see the fear but it's buried behind a great deal of faith and hope and courage. The fear they feel in no way outweighs the possibility, not even the certainty, but the possibility that we could create something beautiful and true and real.
So my question is: How is it possible that I'm surrounded by some of the most courageous people on this planet and also be exposed to one of the world's largest cowards? Risk something!! Take the chance to look like a fool!! I would give you anything for one sign of guts and spirit. Leave the safety of your friends opinions of you and surprise them and yourself for once. Be brave and screw your courage. Be brave or leave me the hell alone.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
I'm not even going to feel bad about doing this survey.
What were you doing 45 min ago?
Ordering lunch. I got a late start today.
What will you be doing in 20 min?
laundry. Wah-wahhhhhh.
Did you get a full 8 hours of sleep last night?
I got nowhere near 8 hours of sleep last night. Uf!
Have you ever gotten alcohol poisoning?
God no! How much exactly does one have to drink in order to get alcohol poisoning?
How did you feel when you woke up today?
Tired.
Do you want to see someone at this very moment?
I'd really give anything for a weekend with Huck, Q, Kiki and my dressing room ladies.
Do you think two people can last forever?
I don't think it's impossible, I just think it's pretty rare.
Last person you talked to on the phone for longer than 5 min?
My Huckleberry.
Are you a morning person or night person?
I'm not very productive in the early morning but I'm not a terror. Same goes for late at night.
Can you honestly say you're okay right now?
This is pretty deep Survey. Are you ok right now?
How has this past week been for you?
Not too shabby. Last week was better though.
When was the last time you cried really hard?
I've been sitting here trying to remember the last time I cried that hard. I truly can't recall!
Is there a girl that knows everything or mostly everything about you?
This question is sexist! I could easily have a super close guy friend that knows everything about me. But yes, there is at least one woman that knows just about everything about me.
How many piercings do you have?
Now? Just one in each ear. In the past? 6 total.
Do you bump into someone’s arm if you want to hold their hand?
What? I don't understand this question. Is this asking about body language clues?
Favorite part of summer?
Tan lines.
What is your middle name?
Maria
What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
A real coke. I accidently gave up soda of any kind a few weeks back so I'm having a real coke to treat myself for how hydrated i am.
What's the last message in your inbox say? Who's it from?
It's a message from an friend about a costume shop question I had.
Do you consider yourself lucky?
I have no earthly idea.
Are you mad at someone right now?
Yes, quite mad, actually.
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
...I bought it...
Do you miss anyone?
God yes.
Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Until about a year ago, I didn't think it was possible but I have a friendship now with an ex that I value a lot. I'm actually pretty sure we make way better friends than we did a couple!
Is anything bothering you?
Yes, quite a bit, actually.
Where was the last place you fell asleep other than your own bed?
Hmm... I'm pretty sure that the answer to this question is a theater. I went to see King Lear in Santa Fe and slept through most of the 1st act. Zzzzzz...
What are you craving at the moment?
Nada. Pretty sated right now.
What do you hear?
That movie Swing Vote. I also just realized that a person I'm very fond of has a bit part in it.
Do you want kids?
I really don't think I do. However I should also state that I'm in no position to have kids right now. If I was married with a really steady source of income, the maternal pull might be stronger. I'm not sure.
Do you think that you have made a difference in someones life?
I was about to answer this question with an "I don't know" but I know for sure that I made a difference in my ex's life in the life of his ex. I don't know for sure if that was a good difference or a bad difference though!
Does the last person who texted you make you smile?
Always.
Would you rather take a relationship really slow or really fast?
A little of both.
Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work?
What in god's name?! What does that even do??
What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?
Turn off my alarm.
Have you ever caught a fish?
I have! My high school sweetheart used to fly fish and if he brought snacks I'd go along and fish with him.
Who can make you feel better in a difficult situation?
Huck can always make me feel better, ALWAYS. Q's getting pretty good in that department. Donald can almost always make me laugh when I'm down, as can my brother. Shot gives pretty good advice. And Owen is always ready for a cuddle when I'm sad.
Have you ever liked someone so much, it hurt?
Ha! HA!! Oh my god, this question is crazy!
Last person that hugged you?
A firefighter I'm quite fond of.
Are you in a complicated relationship?
Ok, I'm not trying to be a drama queen here but I think I may have just found myself at the apex of a ... not quite a love triangle... a like triangle? Can I call it a Like Triangle?
Whats the greatest thing that happened to you today?
Reading Q's answers to this survey. Seriously.
Why are you NOT going out with the person you want?
I think I need to figure out who I want before I can contemplate this question... Yikes!!
When is your birthday?
2/9
Do you prefer someone taller or shorter than you?
Taller. Shorter then me is pygmy height.
This time last year, were you single?
Nope.
Are you okay with making a total fool of yourself?
Making a fool out of myself is a job requirement, so yeah, I'm ok with it.
If you had the chance to move out of your current house right now, would you?
Hell no! I love this house.
Do you enjoy being single?
Yeah, this year of being single has been pretty fun.
How would you label yourself?
I have no earthly idea. Any suggestions?
When did you wake up today?
9:30. O-Dawg let me sleep in.
Have you kissed or been kissed by anyone in the past week?
no.
Most regretted memory from the past 6 months?
Two words: Birthday. Kiss.
What do you think about the most?
What the hell I'm doing with my life. That's what I think about the most.
Have you ever gone to class drunk?
No. But I have gone to class high. What the heck was I thinking?? I also showed up to work blitzed out on oxycodone.
Are you afraid of commitment?
I might be.
If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be?
There isn't one whole year that I would delete. Not one year that was crappy from start to finish. yea me!
Who was the first person you texted this morning?
No one, I agree with Q. Who's texting that early on a Saturday morning?
Have you ever worked in a food place?
Nope!
Have you been arrested?
No, but I've been put in hand cuffs by more stick up the butt cops than I'd like. Effers.
Do you like hugs or do you freak when people hug you?
I'm a fan of big bear hugs. The kind where you get picked up are the best!
Who is your last text from?
My favorite firefighter.
What's going on between you two?
Um...
Has the last person you texted ever been mad at you before?
Not that I know of.
What was the first thing you did this morning?
Cuddled with Owen and brushed my teeth.
Where will you be 5 hours from now?
Hopefully getting ready for bed.
Ordering lunch. I got a late start today.
What will you be doing in 20 min?
laundry. Wah-wahhhhhh.
Did you get a full 8 hours of sleep last night?
I got nowhere near 8 hours of sleep last night. Uf!
Have you ever gotten alcohol poisoning?
God no! How much exactly does one have to drink in order to get alcohol poisoning?
How did you feel when you woke up today?
Tired.
Do you want to see someone at this very moment?
I'd really give anything for a weekend with Huck, Q, Kiki and my dressing room ladies.
Do you think two people can last forever?
I don't think it's impossible, I just think it's pretty rare.
Last person you talked to on the phone for longer than 5 min?
My Huckleberry.
Are you a morning person or night person?
I'm not very productive in the early morning but I'm not a terror. Same goes for late at night.
Can you honestly say you're okay right now?
This is pretty deep Survey. Are you ok right now?
How has this past week been for you?
Not too shabby. Last week was better though.
When was the last time you cried really hard?
I've been sitting here trying to remember the last time I cried that hard. I truly can't recall!
Is there a girl that knows everything or mostly everything about you?
This question is sexist! I could easily have a super close guy friend that knows everything about me. But yes, there is at least one woman that knows just about everything about me.
How many piercings do you have?
Now? Just one in each ear. In the past? 6 total.
Do you bump into someone’s arm if you want to hold their hand?
What? I don't understand this question. Is this asking about body language clues?
Favorite part of summer?
Tan lines.
What is your middle name?
Maria
What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
A real coke. I accidently gave up soda of any kind a few weeks back so I'm having a real coke to treat myself for how hydrated i am.
What's the last message in your inbox say? Who's it from?
It's a message from an friend about a costume shop question I had.
Do you consider yourself lucky?
I have no earthly idea.
Are you mad at someone right now?
Yes, quite mad, actually.
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
...I bought it...
Do you miss anyone?
God yes.
Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Until about a year ago, I didn't think it was possible but I have a friendship now with an ex that I value a lot. I'm actually pretty sure we make way better friends than we did a couple!
Is anything bothering you?
Yes, quite a bit, actually.
Where was the last place you fell asleep other than your own bed?
Hmm... I'm pretty sure that the answer to this question is a theater. I went to see King Lear in Santa Fe and slept through most of the 1st act. Zzzzzz...
What are you craving at the moment?
Nada. Pretty sated right now.
What do you hear?
That movie Swing Vote. I also just realized that a person I'm very fond of has a bit part in it.
Do you want kids?
I really don't think I do. However I should also state that I'm in no position to have kids right now. If I was married with a really steady source of income, the maternal pull might be stronger. I'm not sure.
Do you think that you have made a difference in someones life?
I was about to answer this question with an "I don't know" but I know for sure that I made a difference in my ex's life in the life of his ex. I don't know for sure if that was a good difference or a bad difference though!
Does the last person who texted you make you smile?
Always.
Would you rather take a relationship really slow or really fast?
A little of both.
Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work?
What in god's name?! What does that even do??
What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?
Turn off my alarm.
Have you ever caught a fish?
I have! My high school sweetheart used to fly fish and if he brought snacks I'd go along and fish with him.
Who can make you feel better in a difficult situation?
Huck can always make me feel better, ALWAYS. Q's getting pretty good in that department. Donald can almost always make me laugh when I'm down, as can my brother. Shot gives pretty good advice. And Owen is always ready for a cuddle when I'm sad.
Have you ever liked someone so much, it hurt?
Ha! HA!! Oh my god, this question is crazy!
Last person that hugged you?
A firefighter I'm quite fond of.
Are you in a complicated relationship?
Ok, I'm not trying to be a drama queen here but I think I may have just found myself at the apex of a ... not quite a love triangle... a like triangle? Can I call it a Like Triangle?
Whats the greatest thing that happened to you today?
Reading Q's answers to this survey. Seriously.
Why are you NOT going out with the person you want?
I think I need to figure out who I want before I can contemplate this question... Yikes!!
When is your birthday?
2/9
Do you prefer someone taller or shorter than you?
Taller. Shorter then me is pygmy height.
This time last year, were you single?
Nope.
Are you okay with making a total fool of yourself?
Making a fool out of myself is a job requirement, so yeah, I'm ok with it.
If you had the chance to move out of your current house right now, would you?
Hell no! I love this house.
Do you enjoy being single?
Yeah, this year of being single has been pretty fun.
How would you label yourself?
I have no earthly idea. Any suggestions?
When did you wake up today?
9:30. O-Dawg let me sleep in.
Have you kissed or been kissed by anyone in the past week?
no.
Most regretted memory from the past 6 months?
Two words: Birthday. Kiss.
What do you think about the most?
What the hell I'm doing with my life. That's what I think about the most.
Have you ever gone to class drunk?
No. But I have gone to class high. What the heck was I thinking?? I also showed up to work blitzed out on oxycodone.
Are you afraid of commitment?
I might be.
If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be?
There isn't one whole year that I would delete. Not one year that was crappy from start to finish. yea me!
Who was the first person you texted this morning?
No one, I agree with Q. Who's texting that early on a Saturday morning?
Have you ever worked in a food place?
Nope!
Have you been arrested?
No, but I've been put in hand cuffs by more stick up the butt cops than I'd like. Effers.
Do you like hugs or do you freak when people hug you?
I'm a fan of big bear hugs. The kind where you get picked up are the best!
Who is your last text from?
My favorite firefighter.
What's going on between you two?
Um...
Has the last person you texted ever been mad at you before?
Not that I know of.
What was the first thing you did this morning?
Cuddled with Owen and brushed my teeth.
Where will you be 5 hours from now?
Hopefully getting ready for bed.
Friday, May 01, 2009
First post in like 2 months and it's a survey. I suck.
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My face or my hair. Always.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
It's not a hoodie but it's a red Puma zip up sweatshirt. I love that friggin' thing!
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Oh god no!
4. Do you plan outfits?
No, but Q makes it sound very appealing.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Oh wow. here we go: Full because I just ate two pieces of pizza, Sleepy because I was up too late last night, Confused because of what I was doing that kept me up so late last night and finally, Hopeful.
6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?
The blanket that's covering Owen and I.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having:
I seriously don't remember the last dream I had!
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
I met a crap load of new people last night.
9. What are you craving right now?
A smoke and a nap. Zzzzzzz... BUt I'll have neither.
10. Do you floss daily?
Does anyone floss every GD day??
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Puchero.
12. Are you emotional?
I'm very in tune with my emotions, but I have control over them.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Why the eff would I count to 1000? Like, just for fun? What the heck??
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
I'm a licker. But my dad will bite ice cream and I think it makes him kind of a bad ass.
15. Do you like your hair?
I got it cut yesterday and I asked G for Bond girl hair. He gave me Bond girl. It's seriously hot.
16. Do you like yourself?
Yeah, I actually do!
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Bush= Bad President but I bet he's an awesome dinner partner.
18. What are you listening to right now?
The 30 Rock theme song.
19. Are your parents strict?
WTF? They're not strict, they just crazy.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Kind of?
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
I like cottage cheese with tomatoes and some shallots. It's a side called soltero and it goes quite nicely with steaks.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
No, but I just realized that most of my celebrity sightings have been at Disney World. "It's Brett Farve!!!!"
23. Do you rent movies often?
I netflix!
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
there sure is!
25. How many countries have you visited?
It's somewhere around 12.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Ha! I can't recall if I've personally made one but I have witnessed some truly exceptional prank phone calls in my day.
27. Ever been on a train?
Oh god yes.
28. Brown or white eggs?
Brown eggs from a local farmer. The yolks are this beautiful orangey-yellow and terribly yummy.
29.Do you have a cell-phone?
Is this survey for 6th graders? Yes, I have a cell phone.
30. Do you use chap stick?
Strawberry Soft Lips with SPF 20. It's important to protect yourself from the sun.
31. Do you own a gun?
I wouldn't admit here if I did.
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yes, I'm rather adept at using them to boot.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Well, I just closed a show so I'm going to spend some quality time with Owen.
34. Are you too forgiving?
I will forgive almost anything if given a really good apology. So yes, I am probably too forgiving.
35. Ever been in love?
Oh yes, often and well, if not wisely.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?
She's probably recooping from her trip but there's also a chance we might go watch Wolverine tomorrow! Yea!
37. Ever have cream puffs?
If there is a tray of cream puffs at a party, I'll just start doing laps around the room so I can pick up a cream puff every lap. It's like the little cup of water they give to runners during marathons but creamy and delicious!
38. Last time you cried?
I had to cry in the show I was doing so just a few hours ago.
39. What was the last question you asked?
I can't answer that here.
40. Favorite time of the year?
I love, love, love Fall just about everywhere but summers in the Burque are the cat's pajamas.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
No!
42. Are you sarcastic?
I can be, yes, when the occasion calls for it.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
What the hell?? Did a 7th grade girl write this survey. No, I didn't watch that piece of crap movie.
44. Ever walked into a wall?
All the freakin' time.
45. Favorite color?
red
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yeppers. And I don't regret it at all.
47. Is your hair curly?
it can be, yes.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
I have no godly idea... it's been years since I bought a CD.
49. Do looks matter?
Yes, but average looks can be made gorgeous by the addition of a wicked sense of humor.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Yes, see question #34.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
Seriously, what the heck is up with these questions?
52. Do you like your life right now?
Yeah, I do like my life, quite a bit.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
Yes, I'm scared of the dark.
54. Can you handle the truth?
I think so.
55. Do you have good vision?
It's not too bad with my glasses, it's heinous without.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
I know that there are a lot more, but I can' only think of two people I don't like right now...
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
All the freakin' time.
58. The last person you held hands with?
With someone I would've preferred not to.
59. What are you wearing?
Jeans and a long sleeved white t-shirt.
60.What is your favorite animal?
I'm really rather fond of dogs right now.
61. Where was your default picture taken at?
Yes, this survey was in fact created by a 7th grade girl.
62. Can you hula hoop?
For a little while, yes.
63. Do you have a job?
Yes, I work for the United States Census Bureau. I have a badge and everything!
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Some pizza.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes, often.
My face or my hair. Always.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
It's not a hoodie but it's a red Puma zip up sweatshirt. I love that friggin' thing!
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Oh god no!
4. Do you plan outfits?
No, but Q makes it sound very appealing.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Oh wow. here we go: Full because I just ate two pieces of pizza, Sleepy because I was up too late last night, Confused because of what I was doing that kept me up so late last night and finally, Hopeful.
6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?
The blanket that's covering Owen and I.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having:
I seriously don't remember the last dream I had!
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
I met a crap load of new people last night.
9. What are you craving right now?
A smoke and a nap. Zzzzzzz... BUt I'll have neither.
10. Do you floss daily?
Does anyone floss every GD day??
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Puchero.
12. Are you emotional?
I'm very in tune with my emotions, but I have control over them.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Why the eff would I count to 1000? Like, just for fun? What the heck??
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
I'm a licker. But my dad will bite ice cream and I think it makes him kind of a bad ass.
15. Do you like your hair?
I got it cut yesterday and I asked G for Bond girl hair. He gave me Bond girl. It's seriously hot.
16. Do you like yourself?
Yeah, I actually do!
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Bush= Bad President but I bet he's an awesome dinner partner.
18. What are you listening to right now?
The 30 Rock theme song.
19. Are your parents strict?
WTF? They're not strict, they just crazy.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Kind of?
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
I like cottage cheese with tomatoes and some shallots. It's a side called soltero and it goes quite nicely with steaks.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
No, but I just realized that most of my celebrity sightings have been at Disney World. "It's Brett Farve!!!!"
23. Do you rent movies often?
I netflix!
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
there sure is!
25. How many countries have you visited?
It's somewhere around 12.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Ha! I can't recall if I've personally made one but I have witnessed some truly exceptional prank phone calls in my day.
27. Ever been on a train?
Oh god yes.
28. Brown or white eggs?
Brown eggs from a local farmer. The yolks are this beautiful orangey-yellow and terribly yummy.
29.Do you have a cell-phone?
Is this survey for 6th graders? Yes, I have a cell phone.
30. Do you use chap stick?
Strawberry Soft Lips with SPF 20. It's important to protect yourself from the sun.
31. Do you own a gun?
I wouldn't admit here if I did.
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yes, I'm rather adept at using them to boot.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Well, I just closed a show so I'm going to spend some quality time with Owen.
34. Are you too forgiving?
I will forgive almost anything if given a really good apology. So yes, I am probably too forgiving.
35. Ever been in love?
Oh yes, often and well, if not wisely.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?
She's probably recooping from her trip but there's also a chance we might go watch Wolverine tomorrow! Yea!
37. Ever have cream puffs?
If there is a tray of cream puffs at a party, I'll just start doing laps around the room so I can pick up a cream puff every lap. It's like the little cup of water they give to runners during marathons but creamy and delicious!
38. Last time you cried?
I had to cry in the show I was doing so just a few hours ago.
39. What was the last question you asked?
I can't answer that here.
40. Favorite time of the year?
I love, love, love Fall just about everywhere but summers in the Burque are the cat's pajamas.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
No!
42. Are you sarcastic?
I can be, yes, when the occasion calls for it.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
What the hell?? Did a 7th grade girl write this survey. No, I didn't watch that piece of crap movie.
44. Ever walked into a wall?
All the freakin' time.
45. Favorite color?
red
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yeppers. And I don't regret it at all.
47. Is your hair curly?
it can be, yes.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
I have no godly idea... it's been years since I bought a CD.
49. Do looks matter?
Yes, but average looks can be made gorgeous by the addition of a wicked sense of humor.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Yes, see question #34.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
Seriously, what the heck is up with these questions?
52. Do you like your life right now?
Yeah, I do like my life, quite a bit.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
Yes, I'm scared of the dark.
54. Can you handle the truth?
I think so.
55. Do you have good vision?
It's not too bad with my glasses, it's heinous without.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
I know that there are a lot more, but I can' only think of two people I don't like right now...
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
All the freakin' time.
58. The last person you held hands with?
With someone I would've preferred not to.
59. What are you wearing?
Jeans and a long sleeved white t-shirt.
60.What is your favorite animal?
I'm really rather fond of dogs right now.
61. Where was your default picture taken at?
Yes, this survey was in fact created by a 7th grade girl.
62. Can you hula hoop?
For a little while, yes.
63. Do you have a job?
Yes, I work for the United States Census Bureau. I have a badge and everything!
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Some pizza.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes, often.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
I've been MIA lately and I can't quite figure out if it's because I have nothing to say or if it's because I have a little too much going on in my head and I can't seem to grab onto a thread of thought for long enough to untangle it from the big knotted ball of thoughts.
Which leads me straight into the arms of my current thought which is about a wonderful book I read when I was younger called Maniac Magee which is a really great book if you ever get the chance to read it.
There are two things that stand out in my memory about the book. One is a scene where Maniac is racing another kid and Maniac is so fast and is such a badass that he actually turns around during the tail end of the race and finishes the race running backwards. The other is that the little corner store in the book sells these...like, butterscotch tarts? I think they're tarts. They're definitely butterscotch. Anyway, Maniac? Huge fan of these pastries. Maniac gets a lifetime supply of these tarts after unraveling a huge ball of knots that no one else has been able to undo.
I like stories about plucky orphans. Maniac Magee, Anne of Green Gables, James and the Giant Peach. James was an orphan wasn't he? Weren't his parents killed by a rhinoceros or something? Am I completely making this up?!
I could sit here and talk about the books I read as a kid all night but I won't. That's another post.
I've been watching Friday Night Lights lately and it's really made me want to buy a pair of cowboy boots to wear with my dresses in the summer. I'm thinking I may have to road test some boots to see if it's a look I can pull off. There are several "looks" that I desperately want to be able to pull off but just can't. Skinny jeans tucked into tall boots? Love that look, will be caught dead before actually wearing it out. Lala frequently rocks the dress over jeans look and it's so cute on her! I feel like I'd look like a nerd if I tried to rock it.
However, I can do some truly badass stuff with my hair, so I guess it kinda evens out.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I stole this from Q too... shh!
Stayed single almost the whole year?
This question is weird.
Kissed someone new?
Some new, some old. I will say that it was the Year of the Young Man.
Done something you've regretted?
No! Ha ha! I can honestly say that I don't regret a single thing I've done this year. Yea, me!
Lost someone?
No.
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
A few things I'll never forget. It was a year!
Visited a different country?
Mexico... did I go somewhere else? I can't remember!!!
Cooked a gross meal?
I recall this one pork tenderloin that was marinated and therefore turned uber salty on me. I couldn't handle the leftovers, so I threw the tenderloin on the lawn in front of my apartment building. I make odd decisions.
A/N I had to leave Q's response to this question up because it is so splendidly her that there's no way I can top it.
Lost something important to you?
Yeah, but I gained some things in the losing too so it all works out.
Tripped over a coffee table?
Not over a coffee table but I fell down a lot... as always.
Dyed your hair?
I don't do that.
Came close to losing your life?
I didn't necessarily come close but there was a moment where I got personal with my own mortality.
Went to a party?
A few, yes.
Read a great book?
I read a bunch of good books this year. Too many to remember, actually!
Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
This question is irrelevant.
Did you meet any new friends this year?
I made some truly rad friends this year, yes.
Did you dislike anyone?
I still dislike someone. Maybe it's you!
Did you grow apart from anyone?
A little, yes.
Did you have a birthday party?
Nope, but this Feb. is the year of the Dirty 30!! Come to the Burque if you wanna get down.
Did you get any presents?
Uh... yeah.
Did you change at all this year?
Oh heck yes.
Did you change your style?
Style?
Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, but someone I know is preggers! Maybe it's you!!
Did you move at all?
Much like Susan, no! I didn't move and you'll have to drag me out of this house by my hair before I move again.
Did you go on any vacations?
Let's see: NYC, Abingdon, Mexico... seriously did I go anywhere else? I can't remember!
Would you change anything about yourself now?
Well sure, but I'm glad to say that the things I'd change are vastly different today from what they were a year ago.
Was 2008 a good year?
It was a growing year, so those are never easy, but yeah, it was a good year.
Do you think 2009 will be better then 2008?
It's gonna be a crazy year. Between Kiki and Frank moving to town, these folks better watch out.
This question is weird.
Kissed someone new?
Some new, some old. I will say that it was the Year of the Young Man.
Done something you've regretted?
No! Ha ha! I can honestly say that I don't regret a single thing I've done this year. Yea, me!
Lost someone?
No.
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
A few things I'll never forget. It was a year!
Visited a different country?
Mexico... did I go somewhere else? I can't remember!!!
Cooked a gross meal?
I recall this one pork tenderloin that was marinated and therefore turned uber salty on me. I couldn't handle the leftovers, so I threw the tenderloin on the lawn in front of my apartment building. I make odd decisions.
A/N I had to leave Q's response to this question up because it is so splendidly her that there's no way I can top it.
Lost something important to you?
Yeah, but I gained some things in the losing too so it all works out.
Tripped over a coffee table?
Not over a coffee table but I fell down a lot... as always.
Dyed your hair?
I don't do that.
Came close to losing your life?
I didn't necessarily come close but there was a moment where I got personal with my own mortality.
Went to a party?
A few, yes.
Read a great book?
I read a bunch of good books this year. Too many to remember, actually!
Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
This question is irrelevant.
Did you meet any new friends this year?
I made some truly rad friends this year, yes.
Did you dislike anyone?
I still dislike someone. Maybe it's you!
Did you grow apart from anyone?
A little, yes.
Did you have a birthday party?
Nope, but this Feb. is the year of the Dirty 30!! Come to the Burque if you wanna get down.
Did you get any presents?
Uh... yeah.
Did you change at all this year?
Oh heck yes.
Did you change your style?
Style?
Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, but someone I know is preggers! Maybe it's you!!
Did you move at all?
Much like Susan, no! I didn't move and you'll have to drag me out of this house by my hair before I move again.
Did you go on any vacations?
Let's see: NYC, Abingdon, Mexico... seriously did I go anywhere else? I can't remember!
Would you change anything about yourself now?
Well sure, but I'm glad to say that the things I'd change are vastly different today from what they were a year ago.
Was 2008 a good year?
It was a growing year, so those are never easy, but yeah, it was a good year.
Do you think 2009 will be better then 2008?
It's gonna be a crazy year. Between Kiki and Frank moving to town, these folks better watch out.
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