Weezie

26 June 2007 @ 09:59 pm

Smitten

Hi folks...I know it's been a while. Recovery from the Hair Show, and an onstage haircut that relieved me of almost 8" of hair. It is a beautiful cut, but I am missing my length a little. Also had my brother, his wife and daughter visiting, and now my sister and her two kids. My mom has her first surgery to relieve neuropathy in her hand on Friday. Just a little bit happening.
I am smitten. I realize that I am probably the last one joining this particular party, but I got an iPod! My brother was given a bazillion gig iPod for father's Day, so he gave me his old 4 gig one. I may be exaggerating just a teensy bit about the bazillion gig thing, but in reality, his new one has 80 gig(s?). This evidently means that he can store 768, 373 songs, seasons 1-57 of The Nanny, countless full-length movies, and the contents of the Library of Congress. I don't need all that.
I am insanely in love with the iPod and my playlist, which gets stranger by the moment. Alice in Chains and The Partridge Family. What more could you ask for???

I wish you all enough, and to Ish: Speedy reconstitution of your withered ovaries.
Sweet Dreams...

Current Mood:

sleepy

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03 June 2007 @ 10:00 pm

Um...Remember Me???

I'm an idiot. Thanks to Vocalista and Mental Circles for nudging me. I knew it had been long, but not nearly THAT long, since I last posted. Amazingly (and rather sadly) not too much new to report in all that lost time. I have been follwing everyone and have been thinking good thoughts for several of you. I imagine you know who you are.
Next weekend is the big and dreaded Hair Show. For those of you who are blessedly ignorant of a hair show, imagine 40,000 hairdressers, nail techs and skin experts converging on Orlando. It is semi-exciting, sort of educational and a crazed free for all freak show. I will report back, provided that I have functioning brain cells following.

I have said it before. I will try to do better with posting.
I wish you all enough...

Current Mood:

confused

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12 December 2006 @ 05:47 pm

Falalalala

For the Noonoo, who I hope is feeling much less horr-eeee-ble! Behold the five foot tall snowblowing santa snowglobe in the front yard:

Current Mood:

tired

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10 October 2006 @ 10:31 pm

I Need You! Yes, You!

On March 17th I will be participating in the SW Florida affiliate of Susan G Komen's first Race For The Cure to support Breast cancer research and awareness. I am now putting aside all of my discomfort about asking for money to ask you to consider a donation of any amount...and I do mean any. Most of you know why this issue is so important to me. You may not know that my mom is a 17 year survivor. I want everyone to have a chance to understand, to fight, and to hope.
If you would like to donate, please follow the link to my race website:
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=181178&lis=1&kntae181178=C42F82C3F0A9472481CDC6E5ACE11ADA&supId=150932300
You will see that I have set a big goal, but I have some time here, right?

Many, many thanks to acoolsecretary for her generous donation, which appeared only seconds after I completed my registration.
Tonight, I am seeing the good. Sweet dreams everyone..

Current Mood:

hopeful

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06 August 2006 @ 08:33 pm

Truck Off!

I've mentioned before that I work on an island, and I think that I have also mentioned that the 3 1/2 mile causeway onto that island is being replaced. Last Thursday it was announced that heavy piledriveing and other construction have caused serious crack in the "C" span (closest to the island). Cracks that are actually inches long, deep and wide. If you watch the news clip on this link, you can see some of them: http://www.abc-7.com/articles/readnews.asp?articleid=8231&z=2&p. Now, I'm no engineer, but some of those shots of the underside area look as though the bridge has all the structural soundness of say, a Rice Krispy Treat. They are currently working to repair the worst of the cracks, but until then, the bridge is closed to vehicles weighing over 6,000 lbs. They need to fix it before Tuesday, because in addition to gas and food shortages caused by the inability to get suppy trucks over, guess what weighs more than 6,000 lbs? School buses! School starts here on Tuesday... As for me, I am once again armed with my "Get me the @#$!* out of here" car tool. It includes a seatbelt slicer, window basher-inner, and HELP ME lights (in both red and white!).

In other news, I can wear a size 12 pair of jeans!!! I am in shock. The last time I could do this, I was...probably 12!

Current Mood:

anxious

Current Music: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

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01 August 2006 @ 07:34 pm

It's Us, So They're Geek-os

Boop has long yearned for brightly painted metal geckos for the house. Because I ask you, what more could a purple and yellow house need? The answer lies here:

Current Location: Home Sweet Home

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29 July 2006 @ 11:15 pm

My Car Smells Like Turtle

It has long been a joke in my family that I hate nature. This is not precisely true. It's more that I believe that a great deal of nature is very agressive, and is just waiting for the opportunity to bite, stomp, maul, sting, or peck me. Anyway, this is why they all find it so funny that on Wednesday I saved a turtle.
We had a whole family from Austria or Switzerland or something in the salon. All of a sudden, one of the women started speaking quickly, and the only word I caught was "turtle." Sure enough, I looked outside to see a largeish turtle meandering across our cramped, busy parking lot. I ran outside and attempted to herd the turtle away from the cars. I also directed traffic away from the turtle. All the while, I tried to talk the turtle into coming with me away from the cars. In case any of you aren't aware of this, turtles are not poodles. They do NOT come when they are called.
Eventually the Swiss/Austrian woman and another tourist corralled the turtle under an SUV, while I ran inside to call CROW. CROW is Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife(http://www.crowclinic.org/ ), and the only place I could think of that might know what to do with a deranged turtle. They asked me how big the turtle was. "About a foot from head to toe," I told them. What kind? "Um, it's green and has algae on its back. I think it should be much closer to water." How does it look? "Kinda pissed off, to be honest." They asked me to BRING THE TURTLE TO THEM.
So I did. I dumped a bunch of hair products out of a box, put some towels in it, and went to fetch the turtle. With my hands wrapped in towels to avoid turtle cooties and its sharp claws, I popped it in the box, seatbelted the box into the front seat of my car and took off. I can only say that I am glad that no one could hear what happened during the ride to CROW. A motivated turtle is a fearsome thing. Apparently, riding in a car is not among a turtle's lifelong ambitions. I was forced to drive one handed to keep the box flaps closed firmly. I swerved and careened down the road, screaming at oncoming cars "Get out of my way!!! Can't you people see I have a freaking turtle here????" At one point, I realized that I needed to watch the road, and when I turned back, the turtle had almost gotten out of the box!!! If you have never had an angry, desperate turtle ride shotgun, you may not mock me. I shrieked and swerved and got the turtle back in the box and finally arrived at CROW, where I had to carry it up a flight of stairs. "What have you got there?" the vet asked me. "I've got a big box of pissed off turtle," I answered, and handed it over. They gave me a patient number to check on it.
When I did (Uh, 4 times...), they informed me that the little darling, a Peninsula Cooter by the way, had been observed for 24 hours and was not sick. Rather, she had become lost looking for a place to lay her eggs! Poor baby. They brought her somewhere safe for mommy turtles, which made me ridiculously happy. My mom says I'm a grandmother. This is a Peninsula Cooter:

For a turtle, it is lovely.

Current Mood: Mixed

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16 July 2006 @ 08:05 pm

More Christmas in Bali

..."It's beautiful here," I said. "It's a perfect place to spend Christmas."

( The story continues... )

The best part is still to come, though I love Ratab's insistence on simple humanity and kindness. I love this story.

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05 July 2006 @ 07:55 am

Hornswaggled

yesterday I bought a pair of cammo capris. With little ties, and ruching, I believe it is called, on the legs. Never mind that I was seduced by the fact that they seemed impossibly small, yet they fit. I am a middle aged pacifist. What the hell was I thinking?

Any suggestions from past travelers for Key west this weekend? The Ripley's museum seems a given for all of us. What else?
I feel sure that Boop will want to go here:
http://www.twofriendskeywest.com/webcam.htm

If you visit in the evening, you can see (and hear!) the karaoke. It occurs to me that with some lucky timing, you guys could catch a live performance by the Boopster. Maybe even by Scotto.

I would also like to watch the sunset with the other crazies here:
http://webcam.keywest.com/msindex.htm

What else???

Current Mood: Just one more day off?

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03 July 2006 @ 11:04 pm

Tree Hugger

We took Boop's grandkids to the mall today. It was lots of fun...Some shopping, lots of laughing and silliness and snuggling. On the way there, we were behind a big, yellow Hummer. At a light, Boop noticed that it had been keyed. The back seemed to have the words "I hate Natalie" scratched into it. At least, that's what I thought it said until we drew alongside. Then I noticed that it had been keyed there as well. Clear as a bell, the words "I hate nature" had been scratched in directly over the gas tank. Boop and I agreed that there are likely better ways to make a point, but I really hate Hummers. Unless you're planning to invade an undeveloped country after work, why would you need one???
I had forgotten, however, that Boop truly covets a yellow H3. We argued about this for awhile, and then let it go. After I told her I'd key her myself, then turn in her name and picture to Greenpeace, PETA, and everyone else I can think of. This is an area where we agree to disagree.
I haven't checked out the backround of this website, but I love what they have to offer. There are many things I plan to order!
https://shop.thehungersite.com/store/site.do?siteId=220

Some days it seems to me as though the world is full of couples. Today it was babies and pregnant women.

Current Mood:

weird

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13 June 2006 @ 09:21 pm

Obsession, Collection, Tomato, Tomahto...

My fragrance collection. No matter what I wear, no matter how ginormous my hair is, no matter how many times I trip each day, at least I smell good. That's something, right? Right?
Inspired by, and in many cases given by, Sedef. OnlyLisa: That is a bottle of Miami Glow in back!!!
These get bigger if you click them. For whatever reason...

Speaking of ~~obsessions~~...collections, note the Boop decor in the background. Tip of the iceberg, folks!

Current Mood: Fragrant

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07 June 2006 @ 10:20 pm

The ULTIMATE Jean Bunnies!

Lisa and Ish will recognize the incredible amount of love contained here. I am bursting with pride and joy at the good-spiritedness that went into this. Presenting the Mombunny and the Dadbunny:

As a special added bonus, tonight only: The jackbunny!

I wish everybody enough. For me, tonight is enough. Sweet Dreams...

Current Mood:

jubilant

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29 May 2006 @ 11:39 am

Because We Said We Would

Extreme Makeover!

Current Location: The Dark Side

Current Mood: OY.

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28 May 2006 @ 11:35 am

For You- Know- Who (NOT Voldemort!). Boop's grandkids were here yesterday and I got out the sidewalk chalk. I made this:

More pictures of our day to come. All my love to the butterfly and the Ish today, along with Ilenebook and Nepe!

Current Mood: loving

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18 May 2006 @ 09:59 pm

Coexist

I saw this bumper sticker on my way home from work.

It made me VERY happy.

The whole world and everyone in it seems to be moving on, changing, growing right now. Why am I running in place?

Current Mood:

contemplative

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17 May 2006 @ 06:38 am

Happy Birthday!

A very, very Happy Birthday to the most amazing, beautiful, intelligent, kind young woman I know. Ish, I hope that your day is wonderful! I feel proud and fortunate to have watched you grow up, and lucky to call you friend.

I wish I could be with you to celebrate, but I am looking forward to a belated, in-person party!

I love you!

Current Music: Happy Birthday to You

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14 May 2006 @ 12:57 pm

Got Ducks?

Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there. I know from reading journals that there are many phenomenal, loving, strong mothers out there, Enjoy your day!

Just in time for the occasion, I looked out into the totally fenced back yard to see a mommy duck and ten tiny, fluffy, yellow ducklings. I put the slat up on Lucy's doggie door, and opened both gates to allow them a way to leave. No dice. It took almost two hours for them to go, and when they did, they went the way they came in: Through a tiny sliver of an opening where our fence meets the neighbor's. I wish B'Doodle had been home to take a picture. They sure were cute...

To the most wondrous friend and mom a person could ask for, a million miles away - I love you and miss you.

Current Mood:

crazy

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12 March 2006 @ 01:18 pm

Clown Pants and Cruel Shoes

Here is my new swiffy bedspread..In the corner to the left, you can see the big Pooh Bear (yes, I know I am a grown woman) given to me by Lisa and her family. It is sitting on a kid's chair, also from them.

Also, Boopy's new vegan shoes are cruelty-free as pertains to animals, but apparently they are painful on her freakishly small feet. But still cute as the dickens. See?:

Current Mood:

busy

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12 March 2006 @ 12:03 pm

Took The Words Right Outta My Mouth

Heard this in the car Friday morning. Whatever your feelings about country, give it a try. On my computer it takes a moment for the song to play...

http://mp.aol.com/audio.index.adp?pmmsid=1458424&referer=http%3A//music.aol.com/archive/main/iframe%3Fbase_url%3Dhttp%3A//music.aol.com/archive/main.adp%26browser_client%3Dundefined%26ck%3D1142183317507

Life Ain't Always Beautiful

Life ain't always beautiful
Sometimes it's just plain hard
Life can knock you down, it can break your heart

Life ain't always beautiful
You think you're on your way
And it's just a dead end road at the end of the day

But the struggles make you stronger
And the changes make you wise
And happiness has its own way of takin it's sweet time

No, life ain't always beautiful
Tears will fall sometimes
Life ain't always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride

Life ain't always beautiful
Some days I miss your smile
I get tired of walkin all these lonely miles

And I wish for just one minute
I could see your pretty face
Guess I can dream, but life don’t work that way

But the struggles make me stronger
And the changes make me wise
And happiness has its own way of takin it's sweet time

No, life ain't always beautiful
But i know i'll be fine
Hey, life ain't always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride
What a beautiful ride
~Gary Allen

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11 March 2006 @ 12:06 pm

My Bed Wears The Clown Pants

Odd, but true. Last weekend I bought a new satin comforter. I have always wanted one. This continues the transformation of my bed to full princess-hood that began when I was given a spiffy new mattress and box spring. The bed took a major royal leap when the beauteous Butterfly added a feather top and comforter to emulate the magnificence of the Ritz Carlton's. A satin comforter seemed like a good addition. In the bag, I couldn't exactly tell what the pattern was, but I loved the colors and silkiness. When I unfurled it and spread it on my bed...Stripes! Big, shiny, alternating stripes of dusky purple, peridot green, and sage green! I yelled for Boop. "Look! Clown pants!!!" I will try to get a picture to post. I am liking the bed a lot, but still getting accustomed. No one told me that satin was the fabric equivalent of Crisco. I do a little sliding as I get situated each night.

My hope for a stable staff turned out to be both premature and short-lived. What I think is most difficult is that each person believes that she is the only one with problems, or that hers are the worst. Rather than turning to one another, they turn on one another. The boss and I are finding that simple compassion and support seem to be worsening the situation. Tough Love is the new plan.

I think that part of my melancholy has had to do with disappointment, both in myself and in others. Personally, it is when I feel I have not done enough, or well enough, or been hurtful to others, or impatient. Or, or, or...I have been told that I am my own worst critic. Boop and I talked about disappointment this morning. I refuse to believe that it would be better to live with low expectations so that every success is a happy surprise. I was thinking about my fourth graders too. I overhead several of them talking one day. "Cut it out!" "I mean it. Ms. Rowe will see us and she'll be mad." "Ms. Rowe doesn't get mad, she gets disappointed." Heavily said, as though being disappointed was the worst thing ever. Maybe it is, but I am going to try to continue expecting the best from myself and others anyway.

I awoke this morning to the sound of the delivery guy throwing the box containing Boop's new VEGAN shoes at the front door. Cruelty free, and so adorable that they make your toes curl. I spent a pleasant half hour talking to a neighbor under the warm sun and a soft breeze. In two weeks or so, we're off to Disney, and a meeting with

Thank you to Scotto for finding the picture of the monkey and the kitty. Such a simple expression of comfort and affection, and something about it just gets me. Thank you to Ish for the wonderful gift.
Today I feel like I have more than enough. I wish the same to all of you.

Current Mood:

happy

Current Music: K.T Tunstall

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