On the front porch
Laughing and crying all at once
She has no idea the vodka belongs on the shelf
Orange juice beside the milk
It is the same front porch
That whispered baseball calls
To my bedroom window
As I peered down enticed
In time, now stumbling forward
Often infused by the same mixture
I recall her laughter was not quite right
And mine often sounds the same
From the front porch I forgive
As any good lesson I read
And now in her face reflected
The moment that I returned
p.s. in the never-ending battle to match wits.
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-A
ya think?
Tell me what company thou keepst, and I'll tell thee what thou art.
7:21, it would be nice.
-A
Gerard's a muppet fucker and a drunk skank too then?
I think Mayo is disappointed in the blog. Who wouldn't be disappointed in something that has divided into two separate factions that always seem to be at war with one another?
Like MCR?
I think everybody is disappointed in this blog for different reasons. Nobody escapes it, and not one person is better than the other.
-A
7:48 Bingo!
i think this post is about something personal and not the blog. Jennicula posted something very personal about her life and Mayo said that it helped him.
I missed the post, but if Mayo said it was helpful, I'm glad that it was.
It's nice to know that in the sea of blather on here, that from time to time somebody can say something to someone that makes them feel... good. I guess. I can't explain what I'm trying to say.
-A
Hi Amy! I've been in and out today. I saw you and wanted to say hello.
I think I understand what you're trying to say here. The blog has gotten cloudy, and it's been that way for a long time now. It's refreshing and comforting when something thoughtful and meaningful shines through.
My opinion was that it had to do with Mayo's personal life and the blog. There is a connection. I am sorry i havent read what Jennicula said. Good if something has helped him.
The day crew as it has been called, can sometimes be aloof and not very kind or inviting with anyone new coming in to talk to them. Not all of course but some.
As for the "at war" comment. No one is at war. Only the ones who think they are. Only a few. The others (call them the night crew if you like) does not have a beef with anyone. No one I saw in blue anyway. The night crew tries to help each other and stray anons who come looking for advice or to forget about life for a while.
The day crew as it has been called, can sometimes be aloof and not very kind or inviting with anyone new coming in to talk to them. Not all of course but some.
As for the "at war" comment. No one is at war. Only the ones who think they are. Only a few. The others (call them the night crew if you like) does not have a beef with anyone. No one I saw in blue anyway. The night crew tries to help each other and stray anons who come looking for advice or to forget about life for a while.
This is EXACTLY the problem. Anons thinking they are being sly with their divisive comments. "It's no one's fault. The Night Crew is nice though and the Day Crew sucks".
Hallo Andrea! How was your day?
I think you've pegged it on the head there actually, thanks for helping me clarify.
8:42, I agree. There's no war. The Night Shift was named as it was because it seemed to me like there was a group of people that only had time to come out at night. The Day Shift was a natural component of that. There are people who only come on in the day, and people that are only able to be on at night. *shrugs*
-A
NO! you twist words and are reading things in there that were never said. That is EXACTLY the problem. I never said the day crew sucks YOU did.
Going into an attack mode pretending you are an anon when you clearly are not.
Good Night
Mayo
What if you can match wits but are headed into a brick wall when you try. What if your words and your feelings do not have the respect they deserve. What if the fight never really had a chance to blossoming into an adult conversation because one adult couldnt see past his own views instead of hearing out others and taking them into consideration?
Amyranth said...
I think everybody is disappointed in this blog for different reasons. Nobody escapes it, and not one person is better than the other.
-A
some people are capable of feeling only their own pain and discomfort amyranth. they only care about what directly affects them and their personal world . they think themselves and those in their world better than all others. it is sad but it happens. i will never understand it either.
I'm just pointing out that I haven't been on until now. I have an account so my words will come with my name.
Hi Dickweed!
(Okay, that's going to take some MAJOR getting used to.)
-A
The day crew as it has been called, can sometimes be aloof and not very kind or inviting with anyone new coming in to talk to them. Not all of course but some.
As for the "at war" comment. No one is at war. Only the ones who think they are. Only a few. The others (call them the night crew if you like) does not have a beef with anyone. No one I saw in blue anyway. The night crew tries to help each other and stray anons who come looking for advice or to forget about life for a while.
Amyranth,
It could be worse. There are worse words in my opinion. At least it makes some people grin, whether they admit it or not.
Dickweed, you are correct. Like people blessed with unfortunate names.
Little Holden Hiscock comes to mind. No lie, the kid actually exists.
-A
The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here
Let me know the way
Many times Ive been alone
And many times Ive cried
Any way youll never know
The many ways Ive tried
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Dont leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Amy, my day was pretty decent, all things considered. How was yours?
You know... I never did figure out which people are part of the day shift vs. the night shift. I'm in a different time zone than many, and I'm not lurking around frequently enough to know the difference.
I just know which people I like talking to. :)
I shouldn't have laughed that hard. I'm ashamed of myself.
Sorry, I meant "day crew" and "night crew".
See? I can't even keep the terminology straight.
And that's probably a sign that my brain is fried from a long week, and it's time for me to go home.
THE OBSTACLE IN OUR PATH
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
Unknown.
If you want my love you got it.
When you need my love you got it.
I wont hide it.
I wont throw your love away, oo.
If you want my love you got it.
When you need my love you got it.
I wont hide it.
I wont throw your love away, oo.
Yes, I thought you were a mystery girl,
A special girl in this crazy old world.
You couldnt see me when I laid eyes on you.
cause lonely is only a place.
You dont know what its like...
You cant fight it.
Its a hole in my heart, in my heart.
If you want my love you got it.
When you need my love you got it.
I wont hide it.
I wont throw your love away, oo.
You hold the secrets of love in this world.
Im hypnotized by your evry word.
A special face, a special voice,
A special smile in my life.
cause lonely is only a place.
You dont know what its like...
You cant fight it.
Its a hole in my heart, in my heart.
If you want my love you got it.
When you need my love you got it.
I wont hide it.
I wont throw your love away, ooh.
If you want my love you got it.
When you need my love you got it.
I wont hide it.
I wont throw your love away, ooh.
If you want my love you got it.
When you need my love you got it.
You wont hide it.
You wont throw your love away
Andrea, a valid explanation.
I just never have time to get online during the day. Except for that unfortunate bout of unemployment, when I was on the computer all the time, I pretty much stick to nights. By the time I get home, cook and clean, unwind, it's about 2 hours before bed, so I hop on.
I find it's usually the same group every night, but it's not a restrictive thing. There are more floaters than anything, I think.
-A
That makes sense, Amy.
I guess I qualify as a floater, since I'm not on regularly, or during a consistent time of day.
Everyone, I'm headed home for the evening, so I'll catch you later. It was nice talking to people today. It had been a while, and I missed many of you.
Still can't believe Sister Midnite and I crossed paths online today!
Goodnight to all in BlogBelieve. Have a good weekend.
*comes in shocked*
*you can see I am shocked by the look on my face*
this look:
O_O A new post so soon? Thank you Mayo!
Ooops, please excuse my lack of manners tonight. It was the shock!
Hello Mayo, SS, Amy, Dickweed (LOL, that does make me smile), Elena, TJ, BC, J and L (I believe I saw them back there), Fimble....everyone!!!
How are you all tonight? Doing a bit better than yesterday, I hope!
TJ: I'm very happy to hear the good news regarding your sister!!!
Twisted: I hope you're feeling better today! I'm glad I blowed them kisses too! Strep throat? YIKES. I had such a bad case of that, when I was in the 6th grade, that it hurt to swallow air. My poor throat has never looked the same, since. Luckily, not many people ask me to "open up and say AHHH..."
Well, perhaps they ask.... umm...
nevermind! ;)
Amy!!!!!!!!!!! I have missed you! How's the mister? How's Lear? How's the job and the search for a better job coming along?
*huge pounce tackle hug and kiss*
BC: I forgot to reply to that e-mail, didn't I? I'm sorry, sweetcheeks! I shall do that later! I hope you are well and I hope you had a good Friday!
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
HI PJ!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Andrea! Hi anons!
Hi and bye Wendy! Hope you have a good weekend! :)
Wendy!!
See you later Andrea!!
-A
Ohhh...CHEAP TRICK!!!! Thank you, 9:08! Many of us like Cheap Trick. Ergo would be very pleased too!
Bye (for now) Andrea!
*waves bye-bye with a hot pink lace hankie*
Amy!!!!!!! Did you miss me, too?
Lie, if you must. You have my permission! ;)
Darling, I missed every moment of you!
How is the Hurricane recovery going? Are you all cleaned up yet?
-A
You get another, extra special hug and kiss for that statement, love!
I am so clean, I sparkle! You can see yourself when you look at me. ;)
My yard is too!!! Thanks to my brother-in-law, sister and neighbors helping! And, the dang parish FINALLY got around to picking up all the tree limbs and branches.
Did I tell you I almost lost my favorite little tree? My purple plum. It's only 3 years old; but, it's beautiful! It got blown down, first by Gustav than by Ike. My neighbor came over and hammered a big pipe in the ground to tie the poor thing to. I hope my purple plum makes it!
What's new with you? Any plans for the weekend?
Psst.... I miss every moment of you too!
I think all friendships have their ups and downs,and a few fallouts. I have seen them here on this blog.I have seen friends get mad and i have seen them make up. Sometimes it takes a while to get over...just remember..is it so bad that it is worth losing a friend over...
Goodnight SS,
Swing it to your right and then there will be a sight. Groovey brown hair and little poppets jumping on one foot to the sound of a great big grey hair.
not safe anymore so words drift off into space without any daylight to their meaning.
its a sad affair to the day, especially when something really hits you and you have no where to turn to in an hour of need.
Goodnight, I wish you sweet, safe and secure dreams. Someone needs them :)
Take care, my friend.
I don't think anything is worth losing a real friend over, 9:33.
Unless, they kick your dog, poison your cats, boil your bunny, sleep with your significant other, torture and abuse your family or other friends (physically or verbally)....
Well, I suppose anyone who would do those things was never your friend to begin with, right? So, screw em and good riddance! ;)
It's Me
Toujours -- Sometimes we reach a point in our lives that makes us reflect...look back on where we were and look forward to where we are going....this can be scary. But we must listen to the "little voice"...it is usually right. Change is hard....new beginnings are hard....it is easy to get into a "zone" that we are comfortable with and want to stay there...same routine....same people (whether that is people on the internet or people that live down the street)....I hate change, but changes I have had to make.
I read about your sister and hope all is good with her. Stress often brings on self assessment...or are you wondering if the samething happened to you...would family be there?
To the Anons -- Shame, shame. Toujours has been there for me when I felt down. She offered me comfort and I left here feeling better. Sometimes this is the right place to go...sometimes family or friends are the right places to go.
Wendy, no plans. Probably finish watching Return of The King, but that's about it.
Has your plum tree cracked anywhere?
-A
Sometimes I cant move my feet it seems
As if Im stuck in the ground somehow like a tree
As if I cant even breathe
Oh, and my screams come whispering out
As if nobody can even see me
Like a ghost, sometimes I cant see myself
Sometimes, then again, oh
If I were a king
If I had everything
If I had you and I could give you your dreams
If I were giant-sized, on top of it all
Then tell me what in the world would I sing for
If I had it all
Sometimes I feel lost
As I pull you out like strings of memories
Wish I could weave them into you
Then I could figure the whole damn puzzle out
Then again, oh
And if I were a king
If I had everything
If I had you and I could give you your dreams
If I were giant-sized, on top of it all
Then tell me what in the world would I go on for
If I had it all
I could take anything
If I had no greed to bring
Only the poison thats tainting the clean
Oh, then nothing
Remembering times much younger than me now
When my breath was light
When the world raised me up kind
And here mother comforts child
Every moment was waking up
But now Ive grown tired... out
If I had it all, you know
Id fuck it up
If I were a king
If I had everything
If I had you and I could give you your dreams
If I were giant-sized, on top of it all
Then tell me what in the world would I sing for...
If I were a king
If I had everything, piece by piece
If I had you if I could give you your dreams
If I were giant-sized, on top of it all
Then tell me what in the world would I go on for
If I had it all
Hallo It's Me.
-A
Hi It's Me!!!! It's been awhile. How are you? What's new in your life?
<_<
>_>
Where the heck is everyone? I bet you're all watching that presidental debate (even those not in the states), trying to figure out which candidate is the better liar! Or, which one is wearing the nicer suit.
I have to say, I think Obama is wearing the more expensive suit; but, I think McCain's makes a much better "statement". Just my own personal opinion based on observation.
i can see Russia from my house!
I can't be bothered. Besides, Mister's a Sound Sleeper, and if I change the channel, he'll wake up.
-A
Where the heck is everyone?
You need to ask?
Hi everyone,
Mayo, two posts so soon, I've had a lot of reading to do.
How are we all?
xoxo cupcake
It's Me
Anon16 and Amyrath -- Hello back to you. I am doing fine. It is Friday....Saturday and Sunday are mine....all mine.....no one to tell me what they need....want.
Anon16 -- they will each tell us what they want to do, but when and if they get elected they find out it is not that easy. I waiver back and forth....I really do not think there is an easy solution out of the trouble we have gotten ourselves into.
Amyranth said...
Wendy, no plans. Probably finish watching Return of The King, but that's about it.
Has your plum tree cracked anywhere?
-A
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I love TLOR trilogy, Amy!!! You're going to enjoy the rest of the movie!
My little plum did have some branches cracked. But, the truck was okay! We cut off the cracked branches and wrapped the boo-boos. I think I'm going to visit Home Depot tomorrow and buy a bag of humus and manure (OH JOY, my lawn will smell lovely) to give him some extra TLC!
I was reading blogs. This made me smile. "Bloggers are people too." It's a sad day around here.
Cupcake!!!!! How are you, sprinkles? It's so good to see you. How's your grand-dad? Is his recovery progressing?
It's Me: Yes. I do love when they say "When I am president, I will *insert empty claim here". I PROMISE. Please. Neither one of them can do a damn thing without the approval of congress! Anyone with a basic knowledge of American Government knows that! How stupid do they think we all are?
CUPPY!!!
*huge hugs* How have you been? Better I hope? Is everything well? I've been wondering after you!
-A
Nooooo the day is quite happy. It's been nice here lately.
Ooops!
I meant "trunk" up there, Amy! :P
It's Me, don't you love having that stretch of time? I don't mind sometimes, when Mister goes on vacation because I get a bit of a break too.
-A
Hi Wendy, Grandad is... well it's a long story, more complicated than we thought at first, but he seems comfortable.
And how are you hun?
Amy, *hugs* I'm doing ok, creatively speaking, I'm doing great! How are things with you?
It's Me
Amyrath -- I do love the weekends...kids are grown and out of the house....no running around to do this or that....some weekends I should do laundry and maybe clean a bit, but some weekends I don't feel like doing anything....and....so....I....don't:)
I'm good, Cupcake! Thanks for asking! I'm sorry to hear your grand-dad's recovery is going to be more complicated than first thought. :( I'll keep sending good wishes and vibes his (and your) way.
How are you feeling these days? Are you taking care of yourself?
Amy: When's the mister's next vacation? I think it's time for one so you can have a break!
Cuppy, they weeble and they wobble, but things aren't all bad. I worry myself into a knot, but we'll be okay.
I'm glad to hear that you're creative lately! What have you been doing?
It's Me, the best part is getting up at 9am, checking the TV for interesting shows, and then deciding to go right back to bed!
-A
*settles in*
This is nice ^______^
9:49, the country or a person? Or a map or billboard?
Hey
Wendy, he's going to visit his nana for Canadian Thanksgiving next month. Him and his brother are going, his brother recently got dumped and is feeling kinda shitty about it. So I'll leave it as a boys trip.
Besides, I work retail. Time off is a dream. A wonderful dream that I never have. :P
-A
Hi 10:04! How are you tonight? Still smiling, I see. That's always good!
Thanks Wendy, you're very sweet, ya know that? I'm doing my best, I eat, I sleep. In a way I've been pushed to really take care of myself lately, seeing as how soon I'll be having to take care of another person (My Grandad), as well.
I'm sure it will be good for me... what doesn't kill you and whatnot...
'Allo BC!
-A
It's Me
It's Me, the best part is getting up at 9am, checking the TV for interesting shows, and then deciding to go right back to bed!
Or staying in your pajamas all day...even if the neighbors have to see you on the back porch :)
Aww Amy, that's no good, though I know the feeling. *hugs*
Don't let the worrying get the best of you.
I've been painting, writing, doing everything really. I feel a strong compulsion to create.
10:04, aren't you cute? ^_^
BC!!! sweetie, it's been so long since we really talked, how are you?
Wendy, it is something that Sara Palin said once.
Hi Sweetcheeks!!!!!!
*huge hug and kisses*
How are you tonight? Did you do anything special today or did you just relax (which can be quite special, if you ask me)?
Amy: That boys trip sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to have some quality "me" time. I hope you plan to spoil yourself a bit!
I'm sorry about your future b-in-law. Single now, eh? How old is he? Maybe we could arrange something. ;)
Ohhhh.....sorry, 10:09! That one just flew "right" by me! ;P
I don't remember seeing Russia when I was in Alaska. I must have had a bad view!
*grins at Wendy*
He's just a pup, only 26. Handsome, but he shaves his head because his hairline is receeding already, poor guy.
Cuppy, create, create, create. That is usually the most stressfree thing you can do for yourself. I tend to work myself into a frenzy though. :P
-A
I know what you mean Amy, sometimes I can't get myself to sleep, there's just to much I want to do, so I end up painting or writing or playing music all night.
I go through these phases, so why not roll with them?
Cupcake: You won't have to take care of your grand-dad by yourself, will you? I hope you'll have some help. You're much to young to bear that much responsiblity, alone. :(
I am glad to hear you've been getting some sleep and eating!!!! I'm very proud of you, sprinkles!
Amy: A shaved pup, eh? Well, lots of women like pups; and, we could put a fluffy doggie sweater on him ~ if necessary!
Well, exactly. I find if I don't work it out somehow it ends up boiling over anyway. And instead of turning out art I'm proud of, I turn out art that could easily be trashed.
I didn't know you played though, what instrument?
-A
i want it
It's Me
I need to call it a night...some things I need to do. As always, it has been a pleasure talking with you. Tomorrow is a clean slate.
Good Night to all z_z :)
Aww cupcake, I miss you too sugarpie. are you and your grandpa well? *hugs* it's good to see you!
Hallo Amy! Hi sugarplum *blows sloppy kisses and hugs* how are you?
I'm doing okay, I guess, been keeping to myself most of the day. I spent most(or some of the day) playing my RE4 game and cleaning the rabbit and applying somewhere.
No Wendy, there'll be my mother and Grandma as well, but we'll have to share everything. Looks like I wont be moving any time soon.
Well Amy, I have tried every instrument under the sun, but right now it's piano, harp and guitar. And most of all, my voice. ^_^
Well, it's been fun; but, I must be off for awhile.
"Parting is such sweet sorrow"
:(
Great catching up with you all and chatting for a bit!
Goodnight Mayo, SS, Amy, It's Me, Cupcake, Sweetcheeks, ^____^, other anons!
Hang in there, everyone.
Have a fun 'rest of the' night and sweet dreams to one and all!
Sweetcheeks: That e-mail is on the way!!!
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
Surviving BC.
Pray tell, how does one blow a sloppy kiss?
:P
Goodnight It's Me. Have a good weekend.
-A
Cup, you're lucky. I'm not particularly good at any instrument really. And when I sing, my voice is an instrument of torture! So I do it where nobody can hear me.
Hallo BC! Thanks for the sloppy kiss!
Goodnight Wendy! See you tomorrow?
-A
Goodnight it's me.
Nighty night Wendy, pleasant dreams.
You made me spit my coffee out Amy! instrument of torture? now I simply have to hear you sing! hehe
Well, Cup, let's put it this way. Have you heard of Rise Against? The lead singer, Tim McIlwraith has a very even, harmonious voice. I can hit the same pitches that he does, but I still sound like a twelve year old.
It's not pretty.
BC, you're out applying too, huh? Have you had any luck yet?
-A
*runs back in and says in best Scarlett O'Hara accent*
I'll try, Amy. Afterall, tomorrow is another day!
Goodnight, again, all!!!!
*blows kisses*
You're welcome Amy :)
Well, I'm off for now. I just came here as a break from the game, so I shall be resuming, so see you guys later.
Cupcake, you will survive. I believe that. One blows a sloppy kiss by kissing very sloppy on someone's cheek ^_~
Thanks sugarplum. Take care!
Later guys.
Oh yes, I know Rise Against....
very intriguing voice you must have.
But of course BC, I'm like a cockroach! true story!
Have a good night hun.
Amy,
No luck so far. Today, I did apply to a local college for the spring semester(usually starts around January) so that will be my main focus, for now.
Now I'm off. Bye guys!
Good luck BC!
Cup, when I was a kid, I loved being in choir, but as I got older I lost interest. They say if you're going to be a singer, you should train your voice as much as possible, and my voice, like my arse, is shapeless! Ha!
What do you sing? Classical? Opera? Pop Music?
-A
Ahaha oh Amy...
Well I have some classical training, but mostly I sing... well I'm in a band that's kind of... a cross between Bjork, The smashing Pumpkins, Black Flag and Muse. Crazy stuff! so I don't know what style you'd' call that! but I can do most things with my voice. And on occasion I've been known to sing a torch song.
A torch song? What's that?
Bjork and Black Flag? That's pretty awesome, did you guys record any CD's yet?
Well a torch song is kind of an old jazz song... well sort of. It's to be sung in a smoky seductive voice.
No CD yet! well not with me on board, I'm a new addition. lol
Ah, okay! I've never hear it described like that before.
Have they recorded before you came along?
They did indeed! they're a bit older than me, in their twenties. There hasn't really been time to do anything with them really, but they're patient, and understand my situation. It's not really a long term thing we have going on, I want to start my own band eventually, but right now I'm concentrating more on my art and writing. It's easier given my current schedule.
Well at least they're willing to accomodate! I find lots of bands that start out good try to rush everything, and the next thing you know, what could have been a good thing crashes.
My Dad's been in a lot of bands like that, but music for him was less about a permanent job, and more like a fun hobby.
-A
I just find that there's so much I want to do. Music is just one of them, though it's a big part.
HELLO ALL YOU PRETTY THINGS!
Amy! Cupcake! Wendy (gone already)! BC! Anyone else here? How are you girlies?
J, it's wonderful to see you! ^_^
How are things?
Hallo J!
How's it going?
Cup, I go through similar things. I still really want to make jewelery, but I find it harder and harder to get the time to myself. Enjoy this, because one day you'll be all grown up!
I hoped I never would, but c'est la vie!
-A
Yes, can't say I'm looking forward to that Amy!
It's already hard to find free time.
It's all the hospital, home, hospital again.
Between that and my own appointments.. gah!
Haha, I had to stop the game, so hello again guys.
Hi J! How are you? *hugs*
I'm just peachy, Cupcake, Amy. Had a decent dr's appt, went to the used bookstore, had a nap, had a yummy supper, and am here to spend some quality time with y'all. :D
Amy said: Enjoy this, because one day you'll be all grown up!
I hoped I never would, but c'est la vie!
Keep in mind, A, that you'll never truly grow up unless you let yourself. 'Member, I'm waaaaaaaaaay older than you (both!), and I haven't grown up completely. Don't want to, either!
Torch songs, let's see. Nina Simone would be a good example of a torch singer. Lots of drag performers "sing" torch songs. Does that help?
hello everyone.
amyranth, i wanted to thank you for your comment on my blog. it was good to see you there, and thanks for the offer. *hugs*
Hi again BC ^_^
bc, hello! thank you for coming to my blog. *squeezy hugs back*
Ohhh I love a little Nina Simone, J!
Hiya TJ, how are you gorgeous?
Hi BC! *squeezy hugs and slobbery kisses* (Sparkle sends some slobbers all 'round, too.) Have a good day today?
Hey TJ, how's your sister doing? How are the rest of you doing? *hugs and kissies for all your family too*
*hugs back*
Teej, you are welcome. It's never a problem.
J, did you find anything good at the used bookstore?
BC, welcome back!
-A will brb.
ah, cupcake! flattery will get you everywhere! now i'm going to have to put you in my pocket and take you home with me. :)
i read that your grandfather is recovering, i'm glad to hear it, even though it may be a long road for you and your family.
hi j. :)
my sister is doing much better. she's still in icu, but just because they got her all settled there. they'll be moving her into a room tomorrow.
what happened is that although her surgery went fine, she had an extreme reaction to the anesthesia, and her blood pressure bottomed out, to around 80/73.
it was very scary.
her bp is back to normal now,thank goodness.
Yeah, Cupcake, how's Grandpa bearing up? I'm assuming he's the one you're going to the hospital for, right? Is he in rehab?
And how are YOU doing, honey? Things better in your overall world? I hope so. *hugs and kissies for you too*
Amy, you're the only one I didn't hug or kiss, so...*hugs and kissies, just because*
Well I like the sound of that TJ!
I'm very sorry to hear about your sisters difficulties in surgery, but it's great to hear her bp is stable.
*hugsies*
hello resurrected wreck. :)
Hiya, TJ :)
Hi Cupcake, J, A, BC *squeeze* ;)
thank you cupcake. :)
*hugsies*
(i like that: hugsies)
Oh TJ, I'm so glad to hear she's doing better! Despite the bottom number being pretty good, the top number looks a little nasty. Anesthesia's a tricky little bastard. When my mom had her mastectomy, she had a severe, delayed reaction to the anesthesia: she had a seizure later that night. But it was only the one, and it wasn't too severe. Mother, of course, denied every second of it. I was like, Mom, you were the one having it, so you won't remember. :/
Hi RW, how are you? *hugs and kisses cause it seems to be that kind of night*
Hi, J :)
I'm well, though dog tired! They ran us ragged at the opera this week. It's a good thing I like the actual work, or I'd be crying right about now!
How are you today? How's L?
Well J, he is being rehabilitated, or was. They don't think they can do much more for him now, the truth is at his age, you get to a certain plateau, stay there awhile then it's kind of down hill. He's got osteoporosis and possible cancer which they're going to be testing for when he's a bot stronger. It's been decided he had a heart attack and a stroke, so all things considered he's doing amazingly well. The goal is to have him home soon, even if it can only be for a while.
Listen to me rambling of this list. Somehow it's easier to talk about it like that.
I'm doing ok though, I have an appointment of my own at the hospital which I'm not looking forward to! I am looking forward to summer here though.... can't wait.
RW, fabulous to see you, what's happening?
Hiya cupcake *tackle hugs*
Thanks Amy.
J, thanks for the kisses. It's been okay, thanks for asking. Right now I'm watching a program about the Russian mafia. Please send some kisses and hugs to Sparkle for me.
Hi TJ! *tackle hugs and squeeze* you're welcome :)
Hullo, Cupcake! :D *hugs* Long time no see! How've you been?
I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa, Cupcake, and your sister, TJ. I hope they they will both be much better soon.
Hi RW *big super squeeze!*
TJ, I'm glad your sister's recovering well. That's great news.
*Peels BC of herself*
^_^
I'm doing ok RW, keeping busy! haha How are you?
j., your mom's reaction to anesthesia must have been so incredibly frightening! the good thing is now my sister knows she's a "lightweight" and can warn any medical personnel ahead of time if sh has to have any future surgeries.
cupcake, the fact that your grandfather has pulled through is a good thing. to have had both things at once...that's just astounding.
oh! and guess what? there was an amusing moment today while still sitting in the surgery waiting room: i actually heard a page for "dr. mayo".
my mouth dropped open and my mom looked at me and, get this, said "he's everywhere"
lol
RW, L and I are both doing well. She had a fatigue-y weekend, but after a couple days' rest, she's alright. :) It comes and goes, you know? Just like all of us, except her bad days are many times worse than the average person's. Chronic diseases are so lovely. :P
Cupcake, I understand what you're saying there. One of the outpatients I treated (when I was still a speech pathologist) had had a heart transplant, and while he was on the table, he had a stroke too. He was in his 50s, did well in therapy. Poor Grandpa, I'm so sorry for all you guys. At the very least, he's improved from the initial onset. If you ever want to ask any questions about his condition, please feel free to ask me, I may not know an exact answer, but I can help you find one. :)
Good to hear you're well, Cupcake :)
I'm busy too. Got two operas opening soon, & many costumes to finish.
thank you resurrected wreck, thanks bc. it seems that my sister is going to be fine. *whew*
Well ladies, I hate to love you and leave you, but Mister's awake! And we're going to finish Return of The King.
So I will see you all much later, possibly into tomorrow!
Goodnight Lovelies, Mayo and SS!
-A
It is indeed TJ. ^_^ A doctor Mayo? well that's frickin hilarious!
J, thank you so much... I really can't express my gratitude enough, you've been wonderful, you really have. You know if there's ever anything I can do for you... just say the word.
RW, sounds exciting! what kinds of costumes are they? what operas?
Goodnight Amy, enjoy your movie! Tell Mister "hey", and give the fur babies kisses from me and L. :)
Goodnight Amy, enjoy the film! (I'm sure you will, coz it's made of awesome!) XD
Don't worry about it, Cupcake, if I can help, I will. It's no trouble at all. And I appreciate the "back", too. ♥
So, TJ, when does Sis come home? Or is that up in the air still yet?
good night amyranth. :)
Aww. Thanks for the heart J... how the hell do you make them?
j., originally she was supposed to be released from the hospital tomorrow afternoon, but now it looks like they're going to keep her an extra night.
Oooo! Return Of The King!
Have fun, A :)
Click your number lock on, CC, and press and hold the Alt key at the same time as the 3 on the side number-set. Then let both go at the same time. All the numbers will make a different icon.
I tried them all out one night in sheer boredom, and got some pretty results!
Sounds about right, TJ. For observation purposes. Give her my best, ok?
Goodnight amy.
RW, sounds exciting! what kinds of costumes are they? what operas?
It's War And Peace and Don Giovanni. A lot of historical military uniforms and satin bolero-style jackets.
Thanks J! I'll get the hang of it one day. ^_^
Fabulous! I haven't seen War and Peace, though I did read some of it... haha
It's a big book, and a long opera!
I bet it is RW! I preferred Anna Karenin(a) myself.
Haven't read either, I have to admit.
yenoh ih
(:
Well it's quite an effort RW... looking back I'm not sure how I climbed such a mountain! but I am a weird girl.
i will j. :)
also, i do the heart thing the other way: & hearts ; all smooshed together.
and my friends on lj do that now for everything and anything they love. it's cute.
&coffee;
&blogbelieve;
:)
When I first read your comment, RW, I read it as "War and Peace and Don Giovanni". That would be different, I believe...
O_o to quote you.
How did you come to be a costumer for operas, RW? Do you have a degree in design? Tell me all. :D
yzzif os dalg os
olleh
(:
Eep, my head is killing me here ladies, so I'll have to go. But it has been so wonderful to chat with you all again. And I'll be back soon, no doubt.
Mayo, SS, all I have for you is love and time.
Stay well.
xoxo cupcake
I took the Costume Studies program at Dalhousie University, J. It's now a 4 year theatre degree program, but when I took it it was 2 year costume-intensive.
When I graduated, I applied for & was offered a contract at Stratford Festival Theatre. From there I worked a season at the National Ballet of Canada, as well as stints at various theatres. I still do short contracts at other places, but the opera has been my main gig for the past four years.
Have a good night, Cupcake! It was lovely to see you :)
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good night cupcake, sweet dreams!
wow, resurrected wreck. that's very cool! i'm always a little envious of your job, being a just dabbler in costuming.
I've been a costume dabbler since I was old enough to hold a needle, TJ, and happily eventually dabbled my way into a career in it :)
Goodnight Cupcake! It WAS lovely to see you. Come back when you can, ok, and take care of yourself! *hugs, kisses, and ♥*
whereas alas, i have only dabbled my way into more dabbling.
i hold you in awe.
Night cupcake sweet dreams
mmmmm
(more please?)
:)
That IS cool, RW! I'd love to be able to design and create things. At one time in my life I thought about being an interior designer, but lost interest. The costumes you've created that I've seen are fabulous. You have a great talent. :)
I costume, therefore I am, TJ ;)
Thank you, J :)
Interior design, eh? I admit that that's a personal hobby of mine. I need a personal creative outlet apart from what I do at work, and amateur interior design is it right now. I'm re-creating my living space.
I costume, therefore I am, TJ ;)
ha! i love that! :)
Well, I think I'm going to turn in. I am falling asleep at the screen - it's been a long week!
Have a lovely night, all :)
Goodnight RW, have a restful sleep and try to sleep in this weekend!
So is Mayo trying to say he is only loyal to one cereal?
good night resurrected wreck. :)
I like Cap'n Crunch myself, but I don't play favorites. ;)
OP J, I would never trust a man who is promiscuous with his cereals choices ;)
Goodnight RW, sweet dreams.
I pray to Joe Pesci
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In the entire time I've been on this blog sometimes commenting which is about nine months maybe more..... I have never seen a night go by where Sdock10 didn't write a good night to Mayo. Something important really broke here the last few days.
Cheers.
♥happy♥
(thank you)
:)
It's very sad 1:00.
♥i'm happy when you're happy♥
:)
♥♥♥♥!
:)
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Just a suggestion, but you two should meet up.
♥♥.............................♥♥
(you make me grin like a loon)
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yenoh etindoog
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Sorry I wandered off, I saw something shiny. :D
Actually, I'm going to bed, got up early today and ran errands and am now very sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy.
Goodnight TJ and various anons, have a good rest of the night.
love, faith, hope, cereal, milk
traeh ym thgindoog
;straeh&
(:
Goodnight J, sweet dreams
♥♥
:)
Mayo,
Your post is so very sad to me. I hope she's ok, and that you are too. It sounds like the two of you need each other, need the strength you can provide each other because of the knowledge you share. Keep well, the both of you, and please, if she isn't, let us know. We'll be here for you when you need us.
Thank you for coming in today and saying what you did. That was a strong thing to do. I'm very proud of you.
Goodnight, Mayo. Rest easy, and know that I'm thinking about you.
Goodnight J & BC.
I think I'll stick to bagels ^_~
Goodnight anon sweet dreams
%$56%^&
SS baby,
Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, I'm feeling that you're having a hard time, don't know why for sure.
Life throws a lot of different junk at us. Just when you think it's all taken care of, here comes another big heap of it, determined to break you down.
I know how you are, it's hard sometimes to believe anything to the contrary, but: you're a good, kind, strong man. You have reserves that you're not aware of having. At your lowest, you still manage to put others first, downplaying your own needs in the process.
Please don't forget to take time for yourself to rest, recharge, recuperate. Not just physically, but mentally too. A lazy day is good for the soul as well as the mind and body.
I think I'll take a page from Elena's book and give you a task for tomorrow. I want you to take the day off tomorrow, all day, don't even put on street clothes. Stay in your pajamas, sleep, read, watch really bad TV, eat your favorite snack foods, and say "Fuck responsibility today, I've left the building." Think you can handle that?
I have faith in you. I know you'll do well. ;)
Goodnight, precious. I love you.
My heart to yours, always.
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