That is not me
Through the mirror
From which I see
Spouting lies
And histories
None that matter
Not to me.
In reverie
I am fabled
Often wickedly
Sprouting eyes
like mysteries
A ghost blown curtain
Through which you see.
And it cycles
Its cycles.
I do not know why.
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No Contest
even if no one gets me, if i'm the only one laughing at my jokes, i won't hide myself away from life. it's uncertain and it's dirty and it's fucking exciting, and i want to be a part of all of it.
it's too good to waste in hiding.
toujours
February, 21, 2009 1:27 AM
it's too good to waste in hiding.
toujours
February, 21, 2009 1:27 AM
heart full
Today on my way home from class, I stopped off at the petrol station for some petrol. I paid on my card which wasn’t a lot, and then as I was getting into my car, I saw an old man walking past the building. He had a red and green stripy jumper which was frayed at the ends. He was also wearing some jeans that were dirty and had holes all over.
I sat there and became intrigued by him because I didn’t know what he was doing, so as I sat there and watched him, he continued doing what he set out to do.
He walked past the trash cans and first picked out a cup with some drink still in it (one of the cups that you get from burger king that has coke in it). He then walked over to the next trash can and pulled out the end of a half eaten sandwich. In my shock horror, he ate it and then went to sit on the wall to drink the drink he had found.
I felt sad, I wanted to give him my last $4 that I had but I was told when I was younger that you should never give people money, you should give them something they need or can use because that way, if they had an addiction, they would not be able to use the money for their addiction. So I went into the shop and bought a chicken sandwich from their deli counter and then walked out of the building.
The guy was still sat at the wall drinking his drink so I walked up to him and asked him if he would like this sandwich. He thanked me and said that he was hungry.
I should of felt good after that, doing something for someone else but all I could think of is where his next meal will come from or where in fact he will sleep tonight.
Fimble Star
September 30, 2008 8:08 PM
(Tonight, although I am cold and my feet are sore, my belly is full.)
I sat there and became intrigued by him because I didn’t know what he was doing, so as I sat there and watched him, he continued doing what he set out to do.
He walked past the trash cans and first picked out a cup with some drink still in it (one of the cups that you get from burger king that has coke in it). He then walked over to the next trash can and pulled out the end of a half eaten sandwich. In my shock horror, he ate it and then went to sit on the wall to drink the drink he had found.
I felt sad, I wanted to give him my last $4 that I had but I was told when I was younger that you should never give people money, you should give them something they need or can use because that way, if they had an addiction, they would not be able to use the money for their addiction. So I went into the shop and bought a chicken sandwich from their deli counter and then walked out of the building.
The guy was still sat at the wall drinking his drink so I walked up to him and asked him if he would like this sandwich. He thanked me and said that he was hungry.
I should of felt good after that, doing something for someone else but all I could think of is where his next meal will come from or where in fact he will sleep tonight.
Fimble Star
September 30, 2008 8:08 PM
(Tonight, although I am cold and my feet are sore, my belly is full.)
It helped.
Jennicula,
Thank you for sharing your story. Although it only appeared briefly, I was lucky enough to have caught it.
Once upon a time, for me, that was the best part of this place...having my words related back to me from another's perspective.
And it never mattered to me who said it, just that it meant something to the writer.
Thank you for sharing your story. Although it only appeared briefly, I was lucky enough to have caught it.
Once upon a time, for me, that was the best part of this place...having my words related back to me from another's perspective.
And it never mattered to me who said it, just that it meant something to the writer.
Blog header image by: Anima
I would like to credit the photographer and thank her for sharing her work.
something
Don't let anyone tell you how to live your life. Hold your head up high and be proud of who you are. If you've had a shitty day and you feel like people just don't want you to be happy, and when you find yourself struggling to make it through the day, just keep on believing and keep the faith. Also, from personal experience, don't push people away. When they say they want to help and that they are there for you, let them in. Believe me, I know how fucking scary that thought is, but don't shut others out.
paperheartxx
September 22, 2008 11:07 PM
paperheartxx
September 22, 2008 11:07 PM
Retro-spectacled
Sometimes, when you look back on stuff in your life, you know, the crap that makes you shake your head and say, "Holy shit, what the Hell was I thinking?" it's part of what makes you - you.
I'm not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. I have made small mistakes and really big, fucking scary mistakes. Would I change those mistakes and blunders?
No. Wanna know why?
Because they make me - me. They help make up the person that I am, what I've learned the hard way. Hopefully I've learned from my mistakes and have become a better person for it. And, hopefully I don't repeat those same mistakes. Although, sometimes I repeat variations of certain ones, but I'm working on that. :)
Jennicula
June 11, 2008 11:19 AM
I'm not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. I have made small mistakes and really big, fucking scary mistakes. Would I change those mistakes and blunders?
No. Wanna know why?
Because they make me - me. They help make up the person that I am, what I've learned the hard way. Hopefully I've learned from my mistakes and have become a better person for it. And, hopefully I don't repeat those same mistakes. Although, sometimes I repeat variations of certain ones, but I'm working on that. :)
Jennicula
June 11, 2008 11:19 AM
aloft
Blazing against the sun
like locusts,
samaras swarm the sky
and skitter to an earthly end,
dry
like clever words.
I want to make them fly up,
flip heaven upside down
and dance across the top of hell
and sing your thoughts
to the sound of thunder
that you love so well,
rip open the littered sky
and bathe in the light
or draw across the firmament
the blanket of the night.
In only a day they have
covered the ground,
their brief flight
yielding nothing permanent
on infertile land,
a fleeting moment of swarming glory
that calls to mind our own
short story:
Diamonds and petals,
the loom and the light,
the inkdark moon, foxfire marsh,
an open, waiting hand.
Clever winged seeds
of childhood reminiscent--
and like the idiot grown-up heart,
as stubbornly indehiscent.
Weaver Girl
May 26, 2008 11:27 PM
like locusts,
samaras swarm the sky
and skitter to an earthly end,
dry
like clever words.
I want to make them fly up,
flip heaven upside down
and dance across the top of hell
and sing your thoughts
to the sound of thunder
that you love so well,
rip open the littered sky
and bathe in the light
or draw across the firmament
the blanket of the night.
In only a day they have
covered the ground,
their brief flight
yielding nothing permanent
on infertile land,
a fleeting moment of swarming glory
that calls to mind our own
short story:
Diamonds and petals,
the loom and the light,
the inkdark moon, foxfire marsh,
an open, waiting hand.
Clever winged seeds
of childhood reminiscent--
and like the idiot grown-up heart,
as stubbornly indehiscent.
Weaver Girl
May 26, 2008 11:27 PM
Electric Blue
…today I saw a ulysses butterfly it was in our yard and settled to feed on our hibiscus. They really are fantastically beautiful things, the electric blue is amazing, however as they sit with their wings closed they are rather nondescript and dull. Sometimes people are like that, from the outside they seem unappealing but within there hides an amazing beauty for those lucky enough to see it. I hope you appreciate beauty in all things, and look for it perhaps where others miss it.
ergoproxy
April 29, 2008 4:45 AM
ergoproxy
April 29, 2008 4:45 AM
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
I read your post again and suddenly without warning memories of construction paper filled my head. I remembered all the lop-sided flowers my girls made when they were young. Bright blue, yellow and pink flowers that were cut out with blunt end scissors would fill the windows to decorate for Easter. An occasional bunny was attempted but those usually ended up looking like creatures from a horror movie. Flowers were so much easier. I can close my eyes and hear the paper being cut into petals. I can smell the Elmer’s glue squirted on in huge blobs to attach each misshapen petal to form the flowers. We had a huge arts and crafts box full of wonderful items just waiting for their imaginations to turn into something wonderful. In my mind I see my daughters, as they once were, small, blond little girls sitting on the floor surrounded by scraps of paper and other art supplies. They would create their masterpieces then proudly show each other. Oh and Lord the messes that would ensue if the glitter made an appearance. Now, the box is forgotten. I’m not really sure where it even is anymore. The few flowers so lovingly created that survived are faded and dusty and high on a shelf they sit. Time marches on, so many things get left behind.
Today was the first Easter I spent alone. I don’t think it really upset me until I remembered the construction paper flowers. Of course I understand that my daughters are growing up and have lives of their own. But understanding doesn’t make it any easier to accept. I miss my little girls in their frilly Easter dresses. I miss the laughter that filled the house when they found what the Easter Bunny left for them. And I miss making the damn flowers.
Elena
March 24, 2008 3:57 AM
Today was the first Easter I spent alone. I don’t think it really upset me until I remembered the construction paper flowers. Of course I understand that my daughters are growing up and have lives of their own. But understanding doesn’t make it any easier to accept. I miss my little girls in their frilly Easter dresses. I miss the laughter that filled the house when they found what the Easter Bunny left for them. And I miss making the damn flowers.
Elena
March 24, 2008 3:57 AM
From the corner.
I wonder if you noticed
all our friends playing
Some had never tried before
and the result was amazing.
Poems from the corner
from the left and right
We did our best to keep them flowing
Late into this night.
If nothing else was accomplished
I hope we made someone see
How truly beautiful and amazing
a poem can be.
Sdock10
March 13, 2008 11:36 PM
all our friends playing
Some had never tried before
and the result was amazing.
Poems from the corner
from the left and right
We did our best to keep them flowing
Late into this night.
If nothing else was accomplished
I hope we made someone see
How truly beautiful and amazing
a poem can be.
Sdock10
March 13, 2008 11:36 PM
Thank You. Truly.
"This little world has grown around us, out of nothing, and it is a remarkable thing. Even the dark and dirty parts, the violent parts. Humanity will not thrive without passion."
Redrum
March 1, 2008 3:13 AM
Redrum
March 1, 2008 3:13 AM
Uncondensed
Your words are what give value to this space.
Never do that again.
Yes, I am aware.
Character Advocacy.
"Don't ever pretend to be something you're not. You are who you are, and no one can change that. The people who don't like the real you are just gonna have to suck it. Don't take shit from anyone. Don't crumble. Throw a few birds, and walk on.
I'm still trying to do this, so maybe we can work on it together."
mustardisbetter
January 16, 2008 4:48 PM
I'm still trying to do this, so maybe we can work on it together."
mustardisbetter
January 16, 2008 4:48 PM
Art by: Toujours
“I decided to stop pitying myself. Other than my eye, two things aren't paralyzed, my imagination and my memory.”
Jean-Dominique Bauby
Jean-Dominique Bauby
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«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 1000 of 4808 Newer› Newest»What I saw was a bunch of good friends having fun together. Believe me, I think the blog has been just fine without certain people here.
Now why would anyone go and say that it was sad?
Believe me honey, we're just fine without you and your friends.
wow, that's an awesome cake! :O
save some for me, i'll be back in a little while. gotta go take a call. :)
hello ergo and j.! i hope you'll still be here when i get back!
happy party, carrie! :D
(exclamation mark overload!!!!!! lol)
And they will continue to have a good time. No matter what you think of it.
Anon, please?
11:50 I agree. I say a lot of people sharing conversation and being friends. It want sad or deserted as some might say. I guess that mean that the blog is doing fine without them.
Anon please what. She had her say now we are having ours.
*helps herself to Chocolate-Strawberry cake with Vanilla Creme Icing*
Cake? Anyone? It's got like, four tiers.
Hey TJ, I'll try to be here, but I make no guarantees. The cleaning's catching up with me!
Beautiful cake, Amy, and you just now made it, just like that? Wow! I'm going to appoint you as my official cake bakerette!
Anons, we don't mind your being here, but at least respect Carrie, it's her birthday.
Maybe Carrie miss the poem saying the castle was sad and desserted. That's the only reason I can think she would tell us to shut stop talking. Otherwise that's now very fair, is it?
Whatever, night, thanks for letting my birthday end on a sour note. You have fun with that.
Hey there J, how are you doing?
No ond disrespected Carrie.
And HI BC! Sorry, my brain's immersed in fumes from the cleaning!
No one said you had to leave. It is YOUR choice. That is what has been tell to everyone who decides to leave. No one is getting chased.
hello i have a few moments 2 myself before interviews happy birthday again carrie! can i haz cake? and tis ok accidental quote anon.
I am not the one who said anything about Carrie. Carrie, I personally hope you are having a good birthday. I just resent the poem implying that the castle is dead. Obviously it is alive and well.
Goodnight Carrie, I hope the rest of your birthday was alright.
I think I'm going to run too. Gotta finish eating, and hit the hay!
Have a good night guys!
You have a godo night too Amy.
Goodnight Carrie. Goodnight Amy, I think my team just defeated your team :D
Carrie isn't on the inside. She didn't know she wasn't supposed to argue with trash talking anons.
Goodnight Amy, hopefully I'll catch you some other time.
Well, BC, it's just you and me for a while. I know Ergo and TJ said they'd be back. What's happening in your world? Did you have any finals today?
Now it's not my birthday anymore and I came back after I said I was leaving, so feel free to blast me. I just feel that the anon was trying to blame K in some way, or imply it was her saying something, which I totally don't think so, but that's neither here nor there. Truth is, K, and the sisters, and Amy too, for that matter, helped me through the two most harsh weeks of my life, and they didn't do it on this blog, they weren't trying to garner "attention," this was just private emailing amongst ourselves. There was no "agenda," it was just people who evidently care enough about me to spend the time typing some words out on a keyboard. And when I stick my head in here for a few minutes and it looks like petty fights are starting all up again, yeah, I admit it, it chaps my ass a bit and I get all lashy and snarky and I just want to go back to when everyone liked each other and we thought Mayo was Gerard and we called him an ass. I actually get the poem, and I don't think it was a swipe, it just meant the blog in general, because no matter which "side" you're on, you have to admit, it's NOT like it was in the beginning, I think everyone has said that.
Oh, and I knew I wasn't supposed to argue. But recent events have made me snappish.
Nothing much J. I've been keeping an eye on Chicago sports. The Blackhawks just won(woo!). I have my first final tomorrow, then my second one is due Thursday, and my last final I think is gonna be given on Tuesday as well, I'm not sure yet though.
When does L get home? How's the fur babies?
BC, I tip my hat to the Blackhawks.
(Sorry, I just saw the score and had to come back and reply to BC)
There was a feeling in the city that the Flames wouldn't make it past this round anyway. They rely way too much on Kiprusoff, and there are so many other little things that need to be tweaked, or fixed or... something.
Anyway, again, goodnight everyone.
That's too bad Amy. But thanks anyways. Sweet dreams!
The fur babies are ok, but the bunnies are missing their momma really badly now.
BUT! Not for much longer, because Lisa's coming home tomorrow! I have to go up and get her, but still, it's really great!
I'm glad that Lisa's coming home. :)
Awww poor bunny babies. I bet they miss L so much!
I'm so glad to hear she is coming home tomorrow :)
"toujours said...
that quote at 4:51 from stephanie dickinson felt very beltane..."
it isn't beltane related at all. it is good to know you read it, liked it and put your own spin on it. :)
Me too, Carrie, me too. (BTW, did you see my bday "shout-out" on the bottom of the last page?)
Bunnies will be rejoicing tomorrow, BC!
Yes, I did J, thank you!
Did turning 40 bother you? It didn't bother me as much as turning 37 did, for some reason. Maybe b/c it *sounds* longer, who knows why.
What did you get for your birthday?
Turning 40 didn't bother me so much, or should I say "farty." My family, we are weird, in case you haven't gathered that, so around here, I just celebrated my "Farty-toot" birhtday. My oldest, she made me an awesome card though, with Sweeney Todd, and Bert, and just, she gets me, and that shit it like, gold.
i'm baaaaaaaaaack!
lol
but not for very long, gots to get to bed soon, work tomorrow (but normal work, not fabric-frenzied shopping quilters work).
carrie, a birthday twix, eh? that's cute! i hope the rest of your year is as sweet. :)
anon, i'm glad that you liked that i liked your quote. *hee* i think i'm wanting to track it down now even more, knowing it comes from a completely differnt context than what i felt from it.
i love the poetry here, obviously. i'm happy that g'nite bloggers is back and treating us to beautiful words every night, and that kapunua still comes around to share the words she finds meaningful, and of course, mayo's poetry, too.
i love that this random little blog of ours has art and beauty in it, sometimes every day.
anyway! j., make sure to give l. a hug for me! her card arrived today and it was just so wonderful -- not only to have real mail, but just to have that personal contact. i had the thought in the moment just before i opened the envelope that she was almost gone, that with prayer and magic and hope and faith, l. is still here to send me that note.
it's an amazing world, isn't it? :)
Oh! I got lots of stuff, but I mostly bought it myself, like a ridiculously expensive rice cooker, and yoga dvds, and ok, and Umbrella Academy action figure set. And Terry got me a really cute frog soap, toothbrush holder thing for my bathroom, cuz I loves me some frogs.
Aw, that's cool! Al did a good thing. I understand what you're talking about, I'm at the point where actual gifts aren't important anymore. I just like hanging out with family and/or friends, having a nice meal, and talking or whatever.
oooh, a rice cooker! *shiny eyes*
very cool, carrie. last winter in seattle, every time i went to get my groc at uwajimaya, i eyed their display of cookers. coveting was involved. :)
HAHAHA! Given what you wrote about your "stuff", Carrie, my last comment rads kinda hinky! Oh well, I'm tired and that's my only excuse.
TJ, I'll be sure to hug Lisa and tell her you got her piece of mail. There truly is no other way she would have made it that night if it weren't for prayer and positive energies and everything that speaks to a Higher Power, whichever one you speak to. Nothing medical was working, they told me that over the phone.
It was an honest to goodness miracle.
Goodnight TJ, have a wonderful day tomorrow, and a wonderful sleep tonight.
I went with a Zojisomething or the other, based on my bro's rec. He's married to a Japanese woman, so I figure he knew what he was talking bout. I'm still kinda scared to use it, though, the manual was a bit "all your base are belong to us," but there's buttons and stuff, so maybe I can figure it out.
"my last comment rads"
No, my last comment does NOT rads. Oh my cow.
READS, it should be READS!
it truly was, j. she had a whole bunch of gods sicced on her that night, and it's good to know they were listening. :)
sweet dreams everyone!
I've gotta say, I'm kinda split on the power of prayer at the mo, I'm kinda going with predestination at this time, but it could change. :)
And now I am truly, honestly, going to bed, my eyes are blinky and my battery is low. Goodnight guys!
Goodnight tj
mayo,
it was a good day today, a successfully lazy day off.
i woke to birds and sunshine, and did nothing much until later in the day when my sister called and asked if i wanted to come over for the afternoon (she had needed to leave work early today) and see the kittens.
natch!
(kitty-lovers: i'll post a few pics tomorrow. *grin*)
so i spent the afternoon "om nom nomming" the little fuzzies -- they are so sweet and really irresistable! -- and then had dinner with my sis and her husband. it was an unexpected treat.
earlier in the day i spent some time on my old man laptop, converting files from the obsolete program i wrote them in to something computers from this century will recognize.
spent some time re-reading, too, of course. i used to write a little bit of fanfic, based on my favorite anime. it was good to revisit those stories, and discover they weren't too bad! one or two have salvagable plots, in fact.
it feels so good to get my hands back on my works-in-progress. i was writing a few new things, but not being able to access any of my main wips, or the research i had done for them, that was a stumbling block.
and then tonight, and here, and the stars outside for a little bit.
not a bad day, at all. *smile*
good night, mayo. be good tomorrow (but not too good! *wink*)
Goodnight carrie sweet dreams
Predestination, I've always believed in that too. But I also believe that if you ask your God (whichever one you follow) for something/someone/whatever, He can and will change the circumstances. He won't always do it, cause He knows what's best for us. But I think if it's something you really feel strongly about, He'll at least consider giving it to you.
And then there's the thought of: if everything is predestined, was the different scenario predestined as well?
And and, I also believe that when it's your time, it's your time.
That's the point where my head starts spinning. O_o
Goodnight Carrie, I'm glad (most of) your birthday was a good one!
Ok, my turn now. Time to go to bed, I have things to do tomorrow. :D
Goodnight BC and Ergo when you get here!
I keep meaning to say, HI MISS T! Glad to know you're still around with us. *hugs and sloppy snogs*
love, faith, hope
xo
Goodnight J sweet dreams
Dear SS,
Amazingly, I managed to clean the apartment without your help. Just think, you missed all the cleaning-product fumes, the mess, the cats trying to "help"...
See, it could've been so much fun. O_o
Maybe next time? I'll let you know when. :D
Am now dragging my weary ass to bed. Hope you have a good day tomorrow doing whatever you'll be doing.
In the meantime, go out and look at the stars.
Goodnight, Precious. I love you.
My heart to yours, always.
Adam Cast Forth
"Was there a Garden or was the Garden a dream?
Amid the fleeting light, I have slowed myself and queried,
Almost for consolation, if the bygone period
Over which this Adam, wretched now, once reigned supreme,
Might not have been just a magical illusion
Of that God I dreamed. Already it's imprecise
In my memory, the clear Paradise,
But I know it exists, in flower and profusion,
Although not for me. My punishment for life
Is the stubborn earth with the incestuous strife
Of Cains and Abels and their brood; I await no pardon.
Yet, it's much to have loved, to have known true joy,
To have had -- if only for just one day --
The experience of touching the living Garden."
by
Jorge Luis Borges
Translated by Genia Gurarie
Goodnight g'nite anon. I'm off since it's an early night for me. Goodnight.
ergoproxy said...
and tis ok accidental quote anon."
heehee. thanks for helping me end my night with a smile and a giggle. i hope you don't mind my intentional quote.
g'nite bc.
just quickly
goodnight Mayo
goodnight SS
much love EP xx
goodnight blogbelieve see you in my morning
♥xx♥
So how many of you "lovelies' have the password to this blog and know who I am because of the IP tracker?
Does one of you write the blogs or is it a joint effort?
Lol @ the people here who were complaining about how the music industry puts so much emphasis on looks.
How many of them would have become MCR fans if the members of that band looked like, say, Motion City Soundtrack?
I suppose OPJ is in love with Frank's mad guitar playing skills.
Hey Mayo,
Just sneaking in while it's still quiet around here.
I'm trying to patiently wait for the springtime heat-wave to break later on today.
So far the AC is on the blink and the chocolate in my drawer is getting soft. It's not looking good.
I think I'm going to have to go get a water ice at some point.
Oh well. Such is life in the fast lane.
Check ya later.
Well we know it ain't GWay or it would be full of talk about muscle cars and $mad chedda$ and smoking rones. Besides, GWay only talks to other celebs (like Joel Madden, lol) and his homies like Worm and that Jon Rivera guy.
For mad real.
Hi everyone.
Anon @ 3:24, we know that it' not Gee-rard. But when Mayo's blog first came into being, the timing sure suggested it might be.
Not to mention that if Gee-rard wuz Mayo, would he still be posting here after this amount of time? Doubtful... Truthfully, I'm surprised that MCR hasn't abandoned Twitter yet!
But this is Mayo's blog, not Gee-rard's.
Hi Jenn! ♥
Shooting the shit with friends and putting down your innermost thoughts on a blog are two very different things.
Lulz. Deluded much 3:58?
hi mayo! hope you are doing good?!
hello everyone. just an in and out here. just wanted to say hello to everyone.
Elena, glad you and your family are all safe after the storms.
OPL, welcome home for whatever time today you come home!! that's gonna be sweet!
hi to Sis M, Jenn and anyone else.
hello to ergo for when you wake up! hope you are doing good?
KOL anons and any other anons posting KOL stuff, thank you!
all good my end just bizzy.
*waves* to SS!
take care all.
♥
p.s i am sure i have missed stuff and i do apologise for that.
good morning!!
hi fasc, I'm good still doing same old same old, but on;y 2 weeks of contract left - YAY!!
good to hear from you,
Hi sisM
Hi Jen
Hi anons
"Shall we examine betrayal? The small lesions on the skin that begin as ordinary. Try casting them off into the wind. It grows its yellow seeds, scales of fish,
feathers and fly wings. Pinch them. Today’s business is obedience. She couldn’t see anything but green from the window and the green made her wild.
Make an application to submission. Who would write the music?"
by
Kathleen Jesme
Small sphere
" my tiny planet
among giants
orb of my body
turning—oh not true
that space
holds no sound: here
your voice around me
the dust of stars
spinning into being and then
that other hour: dark
lustrous
and endless
endless
and lustrous
that other hour: dark
spinning into being and then
the dust of stars
your voice around me
holds no sound: here
that space
turning—oh not true
orb of my body
among giants
small sphere my tiny planet"
by
Kathleen Jesme
US flu deaths seen as likely as outbreak spreads
*sings*
Now dance, fucker, dance
Man, he never had a chance
And no one even knew
It was really only you
And now you steal away
Take him out today
Nice work you did
You’re gonna go far, kid..
Sorry, it's been stuck in my head since this morning..
6:06,
I hope that's not the case. Fortunate we've had only mild cases so far.
With a thousand lies
And a good disguise
Hit ‘em right between the eyes
Hit ‘em right between the eyes
When you walk away
Nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes
See ‘em running for their lives
Clever alibis
Lord of the flies
Hit ‘em right between the eyes
Hit ‘em right between the eyes
When you walk away
Nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes
See ‘em running for their lives"
BC, I hope so too. I mean, yes, there is a chance that some people may pass away as a result of this flu, but I really hope it doesn't turn into a full fledged global pandemic.
Otherwise, we might be initiating that zombie contingency plan a lot sooner than we think... :O
Good point about the zombie thing Amy. Unfortunately, we now got our first confirmed case locally. A college student caught it after going to Mexico I think, but luckily it wasn't a serious case. They're fully recovered now.
And I said they're because their identity hasn't been released to the public.
Same here BC. I just read it online. A guy from Calgary had it, and now they're saying a guy from Northern Alberta has it too.
According to the Health Region, anyone who thinks they might have it is supposed to call their doctor, and stay home.
I read about a lady who was at her doctor's office today when this guy came in, went up to the desk and said "I just came back from Mexico, and I feel sick. My buddy is in quarantine in Vacouver, what do I do?"
Um, GO HOME.
Exactly Amy. just go home, and make sure you don't make physical contact with anyone close to you. If you're sick, you have to keep your distance.
I think we're fortunate that these cases are just mild though compare to Mexico's, so I'm thankful for that. But yeah, officials are saying it could get worse. I really do hope it doesn't.
Just keep washing your hands BC. Don't touch your face, or eat until you've done so, and limit your time out in public.
That's really all you can do.
Oh, and don't stress out too much. You can send your immune system on a crazy slide if you start to stress.
*chews her fingernails*
That's definitely one of the important things. everyone's been telling the public not to freak out so much, but it's reminding me to buy hand sanitizer because I have a birthday party to attend on saturday, and I'm getting my hair done friday.
And my mind's been occupied with finals. I'm kinda disappointed today was my last day of class for criminal justice, but oh well :S
How are you doing?
Pretty good. I haven't seen THIS in YEARS!!
Swine Flu: 14 Things You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Safe
from U.S. News & World Reports
By Nancy Shute
The outbreak of a new form of swine flu has prompted the United States and the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. President Obama has called the emergency a "precautionary tool," since so far the outbreak has had only limited impact in the United States. But public health officials are scrambling to determine the extent of the outbreak.
This outbreak could peter out, like a 1976 swine flu outbreak did. Or the virus could spread easily from one person to the next, sparking a pandemic in which millions of people are infected. Richard Besser, the acting CDC director, says it's too early to say if we'll see more severe disease here in the United States. "Viruses are unpredictable and variable over time," he said yesterday. "What we say and what we learn will change."
Here's the rundown on what we know so far, as well as the options for avoiding swine flu and for treating it if you get it.
How is swine flu different than seasonal influenza and bird flu?
This is a new flu bug that includes genetic segments from human, swine, and avian flu viruses. It is an influenza A H1N1 strain, named for two proteins in the bug's protein coat. H1N1 viruses often circulate without causing major outbreaks. But since this flu virus is new, people might not have immunity to it. That's why the global public health system is on alert. No one knows where this outbreak might lead.
What symptoms would tell me I have swine flu?
Swine flu symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular seasonal flu, according to the CDC. Those include:
-Fever
-Lethargy
-Lack of appetite
-Coughing
Some people with swine flu have also reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
How can I tell if someone sitting next to me has swine flu?
You can't. If someone is showing the symptoms described above, it couldn't hurt to keep your distance. Jeff Duchin, chief of the communicable disease section at Public Health Seattle, says it's best to say 6 feet away from someone who has the flu because the virus spreads in droplets when people talk, cough, or sneeze. Of course, your neighbor might just have a stuffy nose caused by a mild cold or seasonal allergies.
Should I be wearing a face mask, like they're wearing in Mexico?
Not unless you're taking care of a person who's sick with swine flu or are sick yourself. Wearing masks is a popular reaction to respiratory outbreaks in parts of the world, but it's not a step that the U.S. government has recommended for the current outbreak. The CDC has an online guide to using masks and respirators to prevent flu transmission.
Is there a vaccine available for this new swine flu?
No. Developing and producing a vaccine matched to this flu virus will take several months. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said yesterday that a swine flu vaccine could be added to the seasonal flu vaccine now being produced for next fall, either as a replacement for one of the three strains in that vaccine or as an addition that makes it a four-strain vaccine.
What's the best way to avoid getting exposed to the swine flu virus?
For now, avoid people who are coughing or sick. The CDC also recommends hand washing to reduce the risk of flu. Though frequent hand washing hasn't specifically been proved to protect against swine flu, it does reduce the risk of respiratory infections generally.
What other things can I do to get my family prepared?
It never hurts to think about what you would do if swine flu hits your community hard, the CDC's Besser says. That may mean that schools would be closed, as has been done in Mexico. The federal government's pandemic flu website has suggestions on getting ready at home and at work. One example: Do you have enough food in the house to feed your family if you had to stay home for a week? You can also check with your employer to make sure the company has a plan in case of a flu pandemic. And you can prepare yourself for the possibility you'd have to work from home for a while.
Is it dangerous to eat pork?
No. This flu virus is spread from person to person by touching surfaces infected with the virus or by inhaling viruses from someone coughing. You can't get swine flu from eating pork.
What should I do if I or someone in my family is sick?
"Calling the doctor is never the wrong thing to do," says Mark Metursky, a professor of medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and immediate past chair of the chest infection network for the American College of Chest Physicians. You'll know you have the flu and not just a cold if you've got a fever of 102 or more, a headache, and muscle aches.
"If you have a respiratory infection with fever, don't go to work or school," says Duchin. To minimize the risk of infecting others, avoid traveling by air and taking public transportation if you have the flu.
People aren't at risk of swine flu for now, Metursky says, unless they have traveled to Mexico of are exposed to someone who has.
What medications work against swine flu?
Laboratory tests suggest this swine flu is susceptible to the antiviral drugs Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir). To be effective, these drugs need to be taken as soon as possible after a person has flu symptoms. "The sooner you talk to your doctor the better," Metursky says. The CDC has new recommendations for using antivirals to treat swine flu; people who are sick and have recently been to Mexico or who have been exposed to people with swine flu should speak with a doctor about whether to take an antiviral medication.
Should I stockpile Tamiflu?
The federal government doesn't recommend that people stockpile Tamiflu at home, saying it should be saved for people who are sick with influenza now. But many public health scientists have set aside some Tamiflu for themselves in the past few years because of concern about the possibility of a pandemic caused by bird flu. It's your call.
I'm not sick. Should I avoid traveling?
This might not be the wisest time to vacation in Cancun, but travel hasn't been banned by the CDC and WHO, so it's up to you. Airlines will let passengers to certain destinations re-book their trips at no cost. Check the CDC or WHO website before traveling, because the advisories could change at any time.
Why has the swine flu been deadly in Mexico but not in the U.S.?
No one knows for sure. It could be that Americans who've gotten infected had better, faster access to health care. Or it could be that the U.S. is just at an earlier stage in the outbreak, Duchin says. If that's the case, U.S. deaths could occur as the outbreak matures.
Where do I look for more news on swine flu?
The CDC's new swine flu website is a good place to start, for information both on the state of the outbreak and on how to keep your family healthy. Other good options:
-The World Health Organization is tracking swine flu cases worldwide.
-The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is following swine flu, bird flu, and the possibility of a flu pandemic.
-The Infectious Diseases Society of America gears its swine flu news to doctors, but that information on treatment and avoidance is useful for individuals, too.
-The federal government's pandemic flu website provides a broad range of information on preparing for a pandemic.
Thanks for the info Anon. Even the city media is complaining that they can't get a straight answer out of the Health Region, and I was starting to get concerned.
you're welcome.
"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
Don't freak out.
Thousands die of the flu every year.
It seems the young and healthy recover.
We are not talking about an airborne strain of HIV.
Hopefully if everyone is smart it will just fade away on its own.
We can hope.
Even though my throat's a little sore. O_O
Um, this particular strain is worst for the young and healthy. Last I saw, no one over 60 has been affected.
I read that too. The median age seems to be around 16-17 or something.
And the other anon is right, hundreds die from the flu every year, whether or not it's reached a pandemic.
Finally, after way too long, Lisa has made it home! I went to get her about 12.30, and we came back to town, stopped at the grocery store, and then trundled on home. She managed the steps just fine with a cane, and is able to walk through the apt without it.
She says to tell you all Hi, she's so glad to be home, and she sends her love! Currently, she's crashed on the couch; lots of activity today has worn her out.
BUT SHE'S BACK!
And she'll hit you with her cane if you get in her way.
*rubs the goose-egg on her shin*
That's so awesome J. Please tell her hi from me :)
Thanks BC! She says hi back.
Amy, you gotta watch out for that wooden "stick", she wields it like a club!
yay! l. is home!
*hangs a "welcome home" banner over l.'s couch*
Yeah, ow.
I figured that out the hard way.
*rubs some ice on her lump*
Hallo BC and Teej!
*comes in singing*
"Just one more night
And I'm comin' off this
Long & winding road
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
Home sweet home
Tonight, tonight
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
Home sweet home"
WELCOME HOME L!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Mayo, SS, Amy, Sweetcheeks, J (and L FINALLY home, home), TJ, anons and lurkers!
How are you all tonight? Good, I hope!
*sticks tongue out Amy who is not nearly as skilled at playing dodge the swinging stick as I am*
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
Hi PJ!
hey wendy, hey amyranth. :)
OUCH!!!
Okay, who did that?
>_>
<_<
Hi TJ!!! How are you? Are you all recovered from the adventure of "quilting week"? It sounded like those quilting ladies kept you on your toes!
they really did, wendy, but it waas fun, all the same. :)
now we're just reorganizing the store, it's a mess!
So Teej, did you learn anything about quilting while you were running the tables?
See Wendy? See? She's a SLICK little so-n-so!
A store's mess is just a sign of sales success!
Hey, maybe I should copyright that one! I kind of like it!
:P
Sweetcheeks: Are you still here? I need a Lust Bunny update!
Secret.
I am 26 and overweight. Not massively overweight just about 3 pounds or so.
I am not proud of the weight and try to pretend that I'm "curvy' but I don't hate myself for being overweight either.
But I am tired of making excuses for myself. I am overweight like many American's.
I decided recently that I want to change, change big time, change my lifestyle.
The very LAST thing I want is to have a heart attack in my 30's or 40's. I do not want to become obese. My mother is obese about 100 pounds overweight. She quit smoking 10 years ago but she still smoked and I know that adds to it.
My secret is I am tired of making excuses for myself and trying to pretend that I am "a big girl" or that it's genetics.
I started going here
http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/
Maybe it's gross but I am not beating myself up. I am going to take something negative and make it positive.
The idea of a heart attack or diabetes by the time I am in my 40 really scares me. So I am going to DO something about it for once.
I'm not a SIF because I don't pretend to be skinny.
I am going to change my habits. My lifestyle. I will stop eating like a typical American. And I am going to sign up to the gym.
I am tired of being FAT. I am going to do something about it.
Wish me luck.
She sure is, Amy! I knew I should have entered singing that Elton John song instead of singing Motley Crue!
*big wink*
3 is suppose to be 30!!! I am 30 pounds overweight
Congratulations Anon, and good luck!
Make sure you're smart about your weight loss. Increase your healthy food and exercise, and your weight will gradually decrease.
My Uncle lost 83 pounds over the last 8 months, simply by cutting red meat and processed foods out of his diet. He looks good, feels better, and his doctor gave him a handshake and a clean bill of health on his most recent physical!
He did it after 20+ of being overweight. He was almost 300 pounds when he started, and now he's down to 220.
He did it, and so can you. I believe in you!
Damn, I'm having computer problems, so big hello to anyone who's arrived.
I am not going to lie, looking at the food on that web page made me hungry.
If anyone can give me tips to live healthy. To manage my weight and get some good cardio help.
Maybe we can all help each other. I can't be the only person here who is overweight and wants to try hard to get into shape!
Thanks Amy, I am cutting out red meat, I think I will be a vegetarian in fact. I will start to be careful about carbs but I know I need them.
And no fake sugar. No aspertane or coke zero. No more soda or beer.
There's no reason not to start tomorrow.
The idea of being a diabetic or having my heart fail when I am only young, scares me beyond belief.
It is motivating me to change my ways. I'm excited.
11:08 ~ I'm all for trying to be as healthy as you can be. Having said that, I don't think being 3 pounds overweight is a big deal at all! I don't think those 3 pounds will cause any health related problems. However, worrying ~ so much ~ about those few extra pounds could!
I do wish you good luck!!!!
A little exercise will get rid of those three pounds fast.
sorry, i was off struggling with my email. *sheesh*
amyranth, it was more like a refresher course -- though i've never made a full-on quilt, there's pretty much nothing with a sewing needle and thread i haven't tried.
Like I said.... 3 was atypo I meant 30.
I'm kinda having the same problem like you anon. I've gained back some of the weight I lost, and I don't feel too happy about it, so you're not alone in that.
Biggest good luck wishes to you! I'm gonna try to be more active this year since school is going to be over really soon.
Hiya sugarplum, how are you doing? *blows kisses*
Lust bunny update? Um, let's see, there's probably not a lot of updates on him, but here's to hoping his band will definitely do a U.S. tour later this year, because that will give me a perfect excuse to go hit on him ;)
Hi there tj *hugs*
In this day and age there is just.... no excuse for me to be fat. I don't want to dance around the issue. I am fat and I'm not making excuses, my health is at risk. I want to look and feel better!!
Okay, now that (30 pounds) makes much more sense!
I was getting a little worried about you obsessing over 3 measly pounds!
;)
I think cutting out red meat is very good for your digestive tract and your colon will thank you too!
Also, eating an apple a day is great.
30 lbs. anon:
http://thisiswhyyourethin.blogspot.com/
Sorry about just wandering off, I had to feed the buns cause Lisa's so tired, and then had a couple other things to do.
Hey Wendy! Hi Anon! You guys ok?
Don't worry anon, you're not the only one who has problems with weight. I still do, unfortunately. I know it's really hard to start eating more healthier when there's too many delicious junk food out there.
I do agree heart failure and diabetes both scare the shit out of me as well. I don't want to have to experience that if I want to have my own family someday.
Here's one tip: Of course, if you want to eat, don't forget to do so in moderation. Eat more fresh fruits and salads, and cut down on sugar and all that.
Once I did cut down on red meat, and when I did I felt absolutely great. When I eat too much of it, I tend to get these body aches, not to mention I don't feel super healthy when that happens. I eat more leaner things like chicken and fish.
Bleeding Chaos said...
but here's to hoping his band will definitely do a U.S. tour later this year, because that will give me a perfect excuse to go hit on him ;) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOL, sweetcheeks! Since when is an excuse required to hit on a Lust Bunny?
;)
This is why you'er thin, lol good comeback!!! That food looks good. Its good to know... I don't have to give up delicious foods.
I'm going to be a vegetarian I think.
Everything has HFCS or artificial sweeteners. I think regular sugar is better for you but only in small amounts!!
It is sooooo hard to avoid HFCS and artificial sweeteners. That is my big problem.
J!!! I was wondering where you went!
How happy were the kitties and bunny to see L? I bet those kitties did some rubbing and purring!
I'm good, thanks for asking! How are you, besides tired too?
Sucralose and aspartame are the worst.
Are there any vegetarian's here? I LIKE meat that is a problem.... how do they do it.
I can do it though. I need the will power.
I turned veg about three years ago. Any time I start to think about meat I look at pictures of slaughterhouses.
It makes me feel good about not eating it and trust me I am not hungry any more!
Wendy! Well, the cats smelled Lisa's hands, and finally decided she was who they remembered. Pinkle got really excited when she went in to see the bunnies, but Logan gave her a look like, "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MOTHER?? DO YOU SEE WHO I HAVE TO PUT UP WITH?!"
Logan, however, is the diva. :D
We're all very happy that she's back.
Lol, you're right sugarplum. An excuse is never required, but I'll say this: This doesn't happen a lot but if I see someone I'm attracted to, my flirty side will naturally come out a bit. I tend to have a smirk on my face when that happens.
I'd totally tell him I think he's hot. I have no problem with that.
Anon: I believe you are correct about sugar versus artificial sweeteners. My OB~GYN swears "natural" is always better for you.
I'm quite happy about that because I never could stand the taste of artificial sweeteners!
He also insists people need some red meat. Well, that I'm not doing! I gave that up when I was 19. My tummy, intestines and colon are all much happier without red meat.
He says to think of your plate as a color wheel. The more color on your plate, the healthier it is for you.
You should have some green, red, yellow and so forth...
hello from in town! just had lunch. hi 2 all yay lisa is home! had quick read. anon whatever you choose remember you need more energy used than is going in. can be fat vegitarian if 2 much goes in. do bit exercise like walk 2. hope 2 b back in hr or so. take care all. xx
Have I ever mentioned how much I love my OB~Gyn? I know that may seem odd to some people; but, I do love him! LOL!!!
Jen: Logan needs to meet Miss Bingles Bunny! I have a feeling they both deserve to wear that DIVA crown!
11:27,
Eeeps, see I like meat as well. Slowly though, I'm cutting down on it.
Hi and bye ergo, take care.
My colon AND my conscience are both happier because I don't eat meat.
It is a whole different set of habits.
I don't eat ground beef as much, because there is a lot of fat in ground beef.
Cut that out for sure, but up your intake of poultry and fish. Fish especially is really, really good for you. It'll help to work out any non-essential fats you have possibly floating around in your arteries. It's also good for your brain.
And hey, if you need it, oysters are great for baby-making. Just sayin'.
non-essential fats
------------------------------
Damn, I read that as non-essential farts :S
Ergo!!!! *smooooooch*
Have fun!
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can be fat vegitarian if 2 much goes in.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
That's true too, Ergo. You don't have to be a vegetarian to be thin or healthy.
We have to remember that our bodies do require the intake of some fatty foods. Those foods are necessary to keep our good cholestrol levels (HDL) up.
My HDL went down way to low ~ thanks to a super high dose of Lipitor. Well, those 80 mg's did finally get my bad cholestrol down to just above 200!
Whatcha gonna do when you carry those genes?
well, good luck to all of you making healthy changes in your lifestyles.
i'm going to make a healthy choice right now and go to bed a wee bit early. don't know why it's so, but a slow day is more draining than a busy day.
good night, all. :)
Goodnight Teej!
BC, you should flush out non-essential farts too. Keep the essential ones for later.
Goodnight tj sweet dreams.
Amy, lol yeah.
Mine are too, 11:38!
Amy: OYSTERS? YUK!!!! I know that is blasphemy for a Louisiana gal; but, I hate oysters. I don't like fish either (except for tuna) I don't like any fried seafood.
*hangs head in southern shame*
Sweetcheeks: LOL!!!! Well, actually... those are essential!
;)
Goodnight TJ! Sweet, healthy dreams!
mayo,
i had to wait for my ride home today. normally, it takes awhile to clean and close up shop for the night, and so my ride must wait for me, but my boss and i were out of the place at 5 pm on the dot.
so i went out to the front and sat on the raised curb between the parking lot and the sidewalk. it was overcast and warm, and i leaned my elbows on my knees and listened to the music on my mp3 player.
i've been so busy lately i haven't had a chance to really listen, in the way i like to, with a whole focus, making the music in my ears a little world inside my mind.
sitting there today, it was like a drink of water when you're parched, mayo. the music slid into my heart and head with cool liquid ease. i felt like i had come home after a long dry journey.
so i perched there, on the curb, watching the cars drive by and smiling at the pedestrians (even petted a little dog on a leash who came close to say 'hi'), and no one knew i was sitting in an oasis, no one knew i was drinking deep.
it was the best quarter-hour of the day. *smile*
good night, mayo. remember to feed your spirit, every day.
Goodnight TJ, hope tomorrow's not so sloooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww...
My overall cholesterol was 99 at one point, with meds. Now it's about 120. My triglycerides are high, but the rest of it's good. Cholesterol levels ARE primarily hereditary; meds sometimes doen't work for some people.
Wendy, I share your shame.
I'm from Eastern Canada, and I can't stand most fish.
The weird thing? I LOVE SUSHI.
If it's not raw, for certain fish, I can't eat it. Raw salmon, tuna, eel and crab, yes.
But I have to eat clams and scallops cooked. In fact, I have a recipe for Grand Marnier Scallops that I just adore.
Lobster? Once a year, maybe every two years I crave it. Other than that, I just pity the poor little bastards stuck in the tanks.
Anyway ladies and Anons, I'm going to head off to bed and get a little extra sleep too.
Have a good night everyone!
J: Those 80 mgs worked a little too well on my good cholestrol! LOL!!! I'm now down to 20 mgs and hoping that's keeping my bad cholestrol down. Of course, I am 4 months late for my bloodwork.
Well, I'll go feed the vampires soon. After Jazz Fest!
~~~~~~~~~~
Bleeding Chaos said...
I tend to have a smirk on my face when that happens. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
You have one of those little smirks too, sweetcheeks? That smirk that lets the whole world KNOW what you're thinking? Ha! It's kind of hard to hide those smirks sometimes, ain't it?
;)
Goodnight Amy, have a good day tomorrow!
Wendy, only one word of--warning? advice? memory?
GRAPEFRUIT.
Just say NO! :D
Goodnight amy, sweet dreams.
Sugarplum, indeed! I shall be strutting my stuff sooner or later ;D
Amy: I'm with on the scallops, crabs and tuna (like I said); but NOT RAW!!!!! No, no, no, no, no!
Ohhh... and I love shrimp cooked any way (except fried)!
Great. Now I'm craving some spicy boiled shrimp or some angel hair pasta with spicy cajun shrimp sauce.
:/
Goodnight and sweetdreams, Amy!!!
LOL J!!!! Yes, I have learned to put "NO GRAPEFRUIT JUICE or GRAPEFRUIT products" in writing!
:P
I shall never forget that particular debacle!
Debacle? More like a complete "fuck all" if you ask me! Bad bad bad.
Haha! Yeah, but it wasn't my fault! He didn't listen well enough. I said I wanted Grey Goose and PINAPPLE JUICE!!!!
Of course, I would have noticed the difference if it were not for those shots prior to the mixed drink request.
:P
We live (thank goodness) and we learn!
Well ladies, it's been fun catching up and chatting a bit. I'm off for now.
Have fun sweetcheeks, J, Ergo (when she gets here) and anons!
Goodnight and sweetdreams to one and all!!!
Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy
PS: Good luck with your healthier lifestyle 11:08!
Goodnight Wendy, see you later!
Think I'll head out too, been a long day and I'm winding on down.
Goodnight BC, Anons, Ergo when you get here, whoever I may have missed; and goodmorning to Far, MissT, Possum if you drop by, and anyone else who's up at that hour!
love, faith, hope, peace, happiness
Goodnight sugarplum *blows kisses*
Goodnight J, love to you and L
"
Cut that out for sure, but up your intake of poultry and fish. Fish especially is really, really good for you. It'll help to work out any non-essential fats you have possibly floating around in your arteries. It's also good for your brain."
No, I am cutting out all meat. I'm researching other ways to get what i need.
Dear SS,
A red-letter day here at Punk Central, one that I was so scared might never happen. Five weeks ago Lisa went into the hospital, and almost never came out. In the span of about 12 hours, she went from feeling "pretty good" to 0% chance of making it through the night.
Three hours later, her chances rose to 50%. Then eventually back to 100%.
I never gave up on her; I refused to accept that she could be gone.
"Pactum Serva" has never meant more than it has this past five weeks. Faith kept me going.
Love, FAITH, Hope were with me all that time. They helped me face the Unknown, when nothing else did.
Miracles DO still happen. Lisa's proof of that.
She's my best friend.
She's home.
She's alive.
I am grateful beyond measure.
Goodnight, baby. I love you.
My heart to yours, always.
But Amyrant6h said you should up your intake of chicken and fish so you should!!!
She's going to Fix your diet and make a Guideline about what you should eat.
I have a suggestion for what you should eat anon.
"Tonight is a night of union for the stars and of scattering,
scattering, since a bride is coming from the skies, consisting of a full moon.
Venus cannot contain herself for charming melodies, like the
nightingale which becomes intoxicated with the rose in spring-time.
See how the polestar is ogling Leo;
behold what dust Pisces is stirring up drom the deep!
Jupiter has galloped his steed against ancient Saturn, saying
"Take back your youth and go, bring good tidings!"
Mars' hand, which was full of blood from the handle of his
sword, has become as life-giving as the sun, the exalted in works.
Since Aquarius has come full of that water of life, the dry
cluster of Virgo is raining pearls from him.
The Pleiades full of goodness fears not Libra and being
broken; how should Aries flee away in fright from its mother?
When from the moon the arrow of a glance struck the heart
of Sagittarius, he took to night-faring in passion for her, like Scorpio.
On such a festival, go, sacrifice Taurus, else you are crooked of
gait in the mud like Cancer.
This sky is the astrolabe, and the reality is Love;
whatever wesay of this, attend to the meaning.
Shamsi-Tabriz, on that dawn when you shine, the dark night
is transformed to bright day by your moonlike face."
by
Rumi
tranlation by
A.J. Arberry
Goodnight g'nite anon.
Hi again!
anon with the diet, if you cut out meat be very sure you get adequate amounts of the elements from other non-meat sources, it would be worthwhile seeing a dietician who is experienced in vegetarian diets to ensure your intake is as it should be. Minerals like iron are very easy to become low in if you don't get an alternative rich source, iron from meat is absorbed much easier so you need larger quantities of dark greens and legumes etc to compensate, and omega fats such as found in fish are very important especially if you are planning on parenthood in the future, a baby takes all it's needs from the mothers stores, so you need supplements
in other words , if you choose to be vegetarian make sure you do it properly and best of luck!
jen amy wendy bc tj so sad I missed you all but got held up in town, but I do have my mother's day/mums birthday stuff bought and sent
Hiya ergo. I'm still around, but lurking at some sites
oh hey BC how are you?
I have had a good day tutoring then in town, and I had a Hungry Jacks (Burger King) Whopper for lunch, haven't had one in so long and I do like them, so it was a treat, I'll just have a light dinner to make up later
Greetings Y'all!
Hey EP, BC. How are you guys doing?
A Rose for Emily...
That's good to hear ergo. I'm doing okay, but I got an annoying migraine, so I'm preparing to fix that up.
Hey emily, how are you?
Hi emily!
i have a student so have to go for about an hour
take care
xx
Hey BC.
I'm scared out of my mind. I'm by my window and I keep hearing these strange noises. It's seriously starting to freak me out. I feel like I'm in some bad slasher film. It's creepy and annoying. I would close my window but I'm afraid that I might see something lurking. What do I do? :/
A Rose for Emily...
Bye EP.
A Rose for Emily...
See you later ergo.
That sucks emily. Are you by yourself? Maybe it's just a dog?
I'm by myself. It could be the rustling of rats but I keep hearing the jingling of keys. Its like every 5min. I keep hearing the the jingle. It can't be the super cause who would be cleaning up at 2 in the morning?
I don't know what to do?
I'm staying logged just so that someone can keep me company. I'm a bit freaked.
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Can you get any friend or anyone to come over and stay with you?
Its 2AM here. Everyone I know is asleep and I don't want bother them because what if its nothing. I'm not 100% sure if its a lurker or just the wind.
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is it windy over there emily? It could be that.
It is windy but it sounds like keys jingling and swear I can hear footsteps. This has been going on for the past 20 min. If this continues I may have to call the landlord and the cops.
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I'm sorry emily. I'm not really good at trying to comfort someone :S
I really do hope it's nothing.
I keep hearing shit. I'm going to call my landlord. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow if I'm still here. I kid.
Take care BC. Wish me luck.
A Rose for Emily...
It's the Cops job to make sure everything is alright for you.
Just call. Tell them you aren't sure if someone is out there or not. Better to be safe than sorry.
I should do that anon. I just hope they'll come. Its the city everything here is always so unpredictable, but thanks for your concern.
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I agree with anon emily. Please be safe. Take care.
Lie then. Tell them you saw someone. Tell them your scared. It's their job to protect you.
I hope everything will be alright. If you could please post a goodnight after everything is sorted. There are people here that care about you, I am sure they would like make sure you are O.K.
Goodnight, A Rose For Emily.
^to.
Goodnight, ARFEmily, BC.
Goodnight anon. I'm off as well. Goodnight to anyone lurking.
hey I'm back
Emily I think for your own peace of mind you should call, it's better to be safe and don't go investigate, lock yourself inside
hi anon
hi again BC
FOR ELENA
Mayo and everyone, Elena wanted to post this but can't as she isn't home so I am doing it for her
this is the youtube of her daughter singing at the Opera dinner the other night
Flighty singing Automneand I have seen it, she sings magnificently!!
Hey guys,
I'm still waiting for the cops to arrive. The noise has kind of stopped but I did give my landlord a call. He said that he would call the cops. Some of my neighbors must of heard the same strange noises coming from outside cause some of them are up now. I've been standing in the hallway for the past 15min. talking to them about the disturbance. Thank goodness, I do have some company now. I want to thank all of you for your concern. EP, BC, Anon, and anyone lurking, thank you all for your kind words.
I'm just standing by for now, but at least I'm not alone. I'll zip back in, in a little while to give you all an update. But as of now, I'm feeling a lot better.
P.S. I saw the clip of Elena's daughter singing. Her voice is extraordinary. Very angelic, just beautiful.
Alright guys, I'll be back in a little while with further details.
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thanks Emily, glad they are doing something and if your neighbours are up too at least you aren't all alone
Hey EP.
I hope I didn't worry you too much or disturb your tutoring session with your student. I was just so scared but thank goodness most of my neighbors are up.
It just sounded like someone was walking around near my window and for a moment their was a large crash. Like someone knocked into a bunch of trash cans. That's when my neighbors got up. Still waiting for the cops though.
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no worries at all Emily. I had finished tutoring so there was no interruption. I'm just glad you aren't on your own
Alright guys, last post I promise.
The cops finally showed and your not going to believe what happened. Well, the perpetrator was one of the neighbors. Can you believe it? He must have been on his way home from the local bar and was so wasted, he couldn't find the front door to the building.
In his drunken stupor he knocked over a few trash cans and knocked himself unconscious cause when the cops came they found him on the floor and bleeding from the back of his head. He came to thank goodness and is on his way to the hospital now.
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks guys for hearing my crazy posts tonight. I really didn't want to cause alarm but I just felt that as long as someone was listening I wouldn't feel completely alone. Thanks for your kind words and your concern. I'll pop in tomorrow to see how all of you are doing.
"That I shall say good night till it be morrow."
Goodnight or should I say Good Morning blog family. I crack me up.
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oh my goodness Emily!
It's great that it wasn't anyone with unsavoury intentions, but thank goodness you called the landlord and he got the police to find the poor guy!
It gave you peace of mind and it's good to know they took it all seriously and for the guy!!
Self inflicted certainly and rather inconvenient for you and the neighbours but he is so fortunate he was found and the injury wasn't too serious, he is a very very lucky!
Lets hope he may have learnt a lesson and won't consume so much in the future.
Happy to know you are ok, thanks for letting us know
Mayo
quick goodnight tonight, I really want to go to bed, had dreams about car accidents last night, left me feeling less than refreshed. Though I am never involved in the accidents, I either see them happen or come across them(I have had them before, I know the interpretations, though I think it's a mix of that and seeing the accident Monday morning) Hope they are nicer tonight.
take care Mayo
lotsa love EP xx
SS
Do you like to sleep? I sure do. The worst nights are those I feel I am unable to sleep soundly, or my dreams make me feel I have been active and stressed. Hope tonight they are more calm and refreshing
Hope your dreams are for you too
lotsa love EP xx
goodnight blogbelieve, see you in my morning
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hi fasc, sisM and jen if you call by, hope you all have good days
hi sdock!!
The NYPD ain't got shit on me.
Hey Mayo. :)
It's hot in Georgia.
Just sayin'.
Yes, I'm trying to hit 1000.
^_^
Blah-blah-blobbity-blah.
Hey Mayo,
One question for ya:
WHAT'S IT FEEL LIKE TO BE A GHOST?????
Hee.
Hey SS!
*pokes SS in the arm*
Hey you!
*thumps his ear*
You bizzy? You having a good week? Hope so!
Hope to see you around someday!
Later!
Alright guys, last post I promise.
Well luckily....it isn't!!! ;)
What the fuck's up, mayo?
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