WOW

Monday, September 29, 2008

My first Day As a Machine

It is not hard, it does not take much brain power. Doing the same movements for eight hours is tiring. (Put the part in' make the machine go, take the part out.)
Then I get to the gym to find out it is lunges night! My legs feel like noodles & will be hella sore for the next two days.
Watching the news while I did cardio I'm thinking WTF? happened. The stock market, the bank Wachovia. (Our work has our 401 K's through.) Should I move our money to bonds? Hell I don't even know if I have any money left:P



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Listening to: Scorpions - Hit Between The Eyes
via FoxyTunes

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Reloading a Computer

Installing all the crap we use on the computer is not fun & takes precious time. But at least Brian was able to fix it! Thank You Brian!
Thanks also for playing Rock band 2 with me. Next time we will have to play on hard no matter that we don't get 5 stars.

Achievements Gamerscore




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Listening to: Lukas Rossi - Creep
via FoxyTunes

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Farewell

My co-workers had a carry-in lunch for Lee & I yesterday. It was very nice of them. I had a vacation day so I took Zoie with me went I went in for lunch.
Zoie had a blast sniffing all the people.
They had a lot of food for such few people. It w
as all good stuff.
Thanks guys, See you around.
(I think they are going to miss me(Me meaning the stuff I did) badly the first month or so, They will have some major readjustment.)

I gave Zoie a hair cut last night. Now I love how the
groomer does her, but I thought I'd like to save some money. Zoie was an angel & was still for the whole ordeal. I am not the swiftest. It took about an hour. She looks OK but I can see all the unevenness & I just can't get her face as pretty as Gwen does

Disappointed



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Listening to: Pink Floyd - Goodbye Cruel World
via FoxyTunes

Thursday, September 25, 2008

WTF?

Make Ice Cream From Breast Milk, Says PETA.

September 26, 2008 12:01am

Article from: Herald Sun


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PEOPLE for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged US ice cream makers Ben & Jerry's Homemade to replace cow's milk in ice cream products with breast milk.

"PETA's request comes in the wake of news reports that a Swiss restaurant owner will begin purchasing breast milk from nursing mothers and substituting breast milk for 75 per cent of the cow's milk in the food he serves," the animal rights group said

PETA officials say a move to breast milk would lessen the suffering of dairy cows and their calves on factory farms and benefit human health.

"The fact that human adults consume huge quantities of dairy products made from milk that was meant for a baby cow just doesn't make sense," PETA spokeswoman Tracy Reiman said.

"Everyone knows that the breast is best, so, Ben & Jerry's could do consumers and cows a big favour by making the switch to breast milk."

Ben & Jerry's said: "We applaud PETA's novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother's milk is best used for her child."




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Listening to: Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin - 03 - The Battle Of Evermore
via FoxyTunes

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Still Working.

I got lucky, luckier than most. I got my first pick of jobs.
I will start as a machine operator in our tubing Dept. It is our lowest labor grade (I'll be taking a healthy pay cut).
It is the best I could do out of the worst situation ever. I'm happy with it.
I'm not sure yet where I'll go from here. This is like starting all over again.
I made an analogy once that our Dept. was like The dog shit on your shoe that no matter how much you scrape, it never comes off.
Now My analogy is that our Dept. is like road kill that the birds keep taking a piece of meat at a time until there is nothing left but bone.


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Listening to: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Magic Johnson
via FoxyTunes

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

You Might Die Trying Dave Matthews Band



"You Might Die Trying"

To change the world,
Start with one step.
However small,
The first step is hardest of all.

Once you get your gate,
You will walk in tall.
You said you never did,
Cause you might die trying,
Cause you might die trying.
Cause you---

If you close your eyes,
Cause the house is on fire.
And think you couldn't move,
Until the fire dies.
The things you never did,
Oh, cause you might die trying,
Cause you might die trying.
You'd be as good as dead,
Cause you might die trying,
Cause you might die trying.

If you give, you, you begin to live.
If you give, you begin to live.
You begin, you get the world.
If you give, you begin to give
You get the world, you get the world.
If you give, you begin to live.

You might die trying.
Oh, you might die trying.
Yeah, you might die trying.

The things you never did,
Cause you might die trying;
You'd be as good as dead.
You never did.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Today Was The Worst Day

My job was eliminated today. I'm very sad but I have been keeping it together so far. I asked for a half a days vacation to clear my head & was turned down becuase I had not given 24 hours notice.
I stuck it out all day. I do have a chance to get a job out on the floor. There are only three first shift openings. I may end up on another shift. I hope that my rate & my almost twenty years gives me an edge over the other people.
I know I'm not alone in this. I hate watching the news. They seem to be all gloom.
I want hope, I want hope that this is a new beginning. I want to hope that the universe has something else in store for me, something good.
If I end up unemployed, I may entertain going to school. *shrug*
Wish me luck & I'll keep you informed.


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Listening to: Genesis - Mama
via FoxyTunes

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Family Rock Band Night

My Sister & her man came over & played Rock Band last night.
We even got RJ to play!
It was a blast & my Sissy can sing splendidly.
(Notice the funny little dog with the stolen hat!)



We unlocked some ...
Achievements
Here are some more pictures.



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Listening to: Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder
via FoxyTunes

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Another Book Read.


Eskimo Rolling

by Derek C. Hutchinson

I was out of breath just reading about it. I just need to put the words into practice!


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Listening to: Daughtry - What About Now
via FoxyTunes

Fireworks

We went to the Fall Festival in town last night.

We had some delicious beef brisket for dinner.

We saw many people we knew. I absolutely love watching crowds of milling people.

We had to look at the tractor display, Hubby would be sad if he could not stop to look at tractors.
We then headed up the hill to one of our biggest tourist attractions (The Essenhaus). This is where the fireworks were held. Our town has not had a fireworks display in a very long time. They used to shoot them off from the hill above the apartments we lived in. But they developed that area. I'd guess it's been 12 years since I've seen fireworks in this town.
OMG! I think they were hoarding fireworks all those years. It was the longest show I've ever attended. I saw no less than three grand finalesMwah Ha Ha


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Listening to: Counting Crows - Anna Begins
via FoxyTunes

Friday, September 19, 2008

The Discarded by Me

The Discarded
The discarded like so many heaps of rubbish.
They sit in categories of uselessness.
Once close to heart now disregarded or downgraded in use.
The piles are many. Too needy, Too demanding, Too annoying.
Not enough energy, Not enough coolness, Not enough realness.
Adding to the piles bring memories of the fun once shared.
The memories bring laughter or regret and the inevitable recount of the piles of refuse.
These are unusable forever, damned. Those could have a few uses still,
A couple may even be redeemed; their sentence to the land fill reprieved.
What mechanism triggers the mind to throw away this toy different only in brand?
Y is loving & sweet where the discarded brand X was clingy & demanding.
Stay the discarded piles!
Remember the reasons the heart grew close before throwing away.





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Listening to: Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer
via FoxyTunes

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Toadies- Not In Love (Talking Heads cover)




...Pretty!
What is? Brand new? Well that's not the way I think of you.
You'll touch me, in a minute; but that's not what I want to do.
We are two strangers,
We might never have met.
We can talk forever, I understand what you said.
But I'm...not in love.
What does it take to fall in love?
Do people really fall in love?

...Happy!
Is there time for this? Is this responsibility?
Girl time, boy time, is that the difference between me and you?
I won't ask any questions,
Who needs to make a new start?
I choose to believe you,
I said before that I can't.
...'Cause I'm not in love.
What does it take to fall in love?
Why would I want to fall in love?

...Feeling!
Take it easy baby...Don't let your feelings get in the way.
Some day, I believe, we can live in a world without love.
I can answer your questions,
If you won't twist what I say.
Please respect my opinions,
They will be respected some day.
Because we don't need love.
I believe that we don't need love.
There'll come a day when we won't need love.



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Listening to: The Police - Omegaman
via FoxyTunes

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Closer by Ne-Yo




Closer

closer

closer

closer


Turn the lights off in this place
And she shines just like a star
And I swear I know her face
I just don't know who you are
Turn the music up in here
I still hear her loud and clear
Like she's right there in my ear
Telling me
that she wants to own me
To control me
Come closer
Come closer


And I just can't pull myself away
Under Her Spell I can't break
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
And I just can't break myself no way
But I don't want to escape
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop


I can feel her on my skin
I can taste her on my tongue
Shes the sweetest taste of sin
The more I get the more I want
She wants to own me.....
Come closer
She says "come closer"


And I just can't pull myself away
Under Her Spell I can't break
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
And I just can't break myself no way
But I don't want to escape
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop

(Come closer)
(Come closer)
(Come closer)
(Come closer)
(Come closer)
(Come closer)
(Come closer)

I just can't stop nooooo
I just can't stop nooooo
I just can't stop nooooo
I just can't stop nooooo


And I just can't pull myself away
Under Her Spell I can't break
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
And I just can't break myself no way
But I don't want to escape
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop

And I just can't pull myself away
Under Her Spell I can't break
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
I just can't stop



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Listening to: Heart - I Need the Rain
via FoxyTunes

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Blue Screen Of Death

I did a software update to my desktop. The update required a restart. My desktop won't reboot for nothin!
When is the last time you backed up your important data? Me? Way too long ago:(
And with cut backs at work....well I guess It is what it is.
Tomorrow will be better!


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Listening to: Audioslave - Be Yourself
via FoxyTunes

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Terry Brooks "The Gypsy Morph"



I enjoyed this completely. The ending was sad but necessary.


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Listening to: Bo Bice - It's My Life
via FoxyTunes

A Man & His Dog



Is this not the cutest thing?


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Listening to: Godsmack - Bad Religion
via FoxyTunes

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Weather




I have to say right of the bat that I feel for all those being hit by IKE. I can't even fathom wind like that.
It is very soggy here it has been raining for two days. It is going to continue to rain.
We may sun some sun on Monday. Next week we will have below average temps.Depressed

Apparently little Ms. Zoie did not want to get wet early this morning to poop, so she pooped on the floor.
I made her go out to tinkle this morning. I stood guard until I saw her go!
Awe poor ting got wet

Tongue Out

**All Time Record Rainfall for a Single Day in South Bend**

As of 10AM South Bend has recorded 5.40" of rainfall for Saturday alone. This total will increase as rain continues to fall throughout the day.


BREAKING NEWS: Several roads flooded in St. Joseph County

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — County dispatchers report they are taking numerous calls about high water all over St. Joseph County. The following roads are affected:



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Listening to: Fleetwood Mac - Rhiannon [Single Version]
via FoxyTunes

Friday, September 12, 2008

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours

I am in love with this song. Absolutely! Perfect! Happy!



Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
and now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
Nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love
Listen to the music of the moment maybe sing with me
A la peaceful melody
And It's our God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love loved

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

Scooch closer dear
and i will nibble your ear

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
My breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what i be saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
this is our fate, I'm yours

Well no no, well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love
Listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
A lá one big family (2nd time: A lá happy family; 3rd time: A lá peaceful melody)
It's your God-forsaken right to be loved love love love

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

No please, don't complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

No please, don't hesitate
no more, no more
It cannot wait
The sky is your's!



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Listening to: Peter Bjorn And John - Teen Love
via FoxyTunes

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Talking Heads: The Girls Want To Be With The Girls



These lyrics are funny.....And the boys say, what do you mean?
And the boys say, what do you mean? ........
We all know our boys aren't listening half the time & this is what we get.




The girls dont want to play like that,
They just want to talk to the boys.
The just want to do what is in their hearts,
And the girls want to be with the girls.

(chorus)

And the boys say, what do you mean?
And the boys say, what do you mean?
Well there is just no love,
When theres boys and girls.
And the girls want to be with the girls,
And the girls want to be with the girls.

Girls want things that make common sense,
The best for all concerned.
They dont want to have to go out of their way,
And the girls want to be with the girls.

(chorus)

And the boys say, what do you mean?
And the boys say, what do you mean?
Well there is just no love,
When theres boys and girls.
And the girls want to be with the girls,
And the girls want to be with the girls.

Girls are getting into abstract analysis,
They want to make intuitive leap.
They are making plans that have far reaching effects.
And the girls want to be with the girls.

(chorus)

And the boys say, what do you mean?
And the boys say, what do you mean?
Well there is just no love,
When theres boys and girls.
And the girls want to be with the girls.
And the girls want to be with the girls.


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Listening to: Beck - strange apparition
via FoxyTunes

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

From Passion to Earth by Me

Lovers’ irrational urging passion, when finally released

Creates unfathomable amounts of steam.

The universe sucks the excess energy like a kiss.

Building storms that make humans grovel and confess.

Rain falls upon the earth cleansing the dirt of our souls.

Lovers' hearts flutter, beating faster.

The extra beats absorbed by the sun.

Burning bright, giving life, hugging the earth with the warmth of a mother.




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Listening to: Collective Soul - How Do You Love?
via FoxyTunes

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Summer Is Not Technically Over?

After the Labor Day weekend it turned fall here instantly.
Today it did not get over 65 degrees. Although this afternoon the sun came out & the day had the fall like quality to the light & everything.

Cold but beautiful.
Everyone who knows me knows that once it is below 75 degrees I like to stay indoors!

Joke for the day!




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Listening to: 311 - Large in the Margin
via FoxyTunes

Monday, September 8, 2008

Falling Down-Duran Duran

From the Album Red Carpet Massacre.
(co-written, produced and featuring Justin Timberlake)



Once was a man who consumed his place and time
He thought nothing could touch him
But here and now it's a different storyline
Like the straw he is clutching

Why has the sky turned grey
Hard to my face and cold on my shoulder
And why has my life gone astray
Scarred by disgrace, I know that it's over

Because I'm falling down
With people standing round
But before I hit the ground
Is there time
Could I find someone out there to help me?

Howl at the wind rushing past my lonely head
Caught inside it's own motion
How I wish it was somebody else instead

Howling at all this corrosion

Why did the luck run dry
Laugh in my face, so pleased to desert me
Why do the cruel barbs fly?
Now when disgrace can no longer hurt me

Because I'm falling down
With people standing round
But before I hit the ground
Is there time
Could I find someone out there to help me?

Because I'm falling down
With people standing round
But before I hit the ground
Is there time
Could I find someone out there to help me?

[Instrument brake]

Because I'm falling down
With people standing round
But before I hit the ground
Is there time
Could I find someone out there to help me?
I don't know… Why…

LOL I can still remember Hungry Like a Wolf.


Saturday, September 6, 2008

Quote From The Book I am Reading

From The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks.

"He pictured Candle's young face, and he wished suddenly that he could take back what he had said to Owl. But words spoken can never be taken back. They can only be measured for and judged on the strength of their sincerity and need."




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Listening to: Godsmack - Voodoo
via FoxyTunes

Friday, September 5, 2008

Possum Kingdom by The Toadies

I liked this song. Then I googled it & there's talk of it being about murder or such.........
I think I'm going to go with the Vampire theory. Just so it won't creep me out so much.



Make up your mind
Decide to walk with me
Around the lake tonight
Around the lake tonight
By my side
By my side
I'm not gonna lie
I'll not be a gentleman
Behind the boathouse
I'll show you my dark secret

I'm not gonna lie
I want you for mine
My blushing bride
My lover, be my lover, yeah...

Don't be afraid
I didn't mean to scare you
So help me, Jesus

I can promise you
You'll stay as beautiful
With dark hair
And soft skin...forever
Forever

Make up your mind
Make up your mind
And I'll promise you
I will treat you well
My sweet angel
So help me, Jesus

(hey, hey, hey)

Give it up to me
Give it up to me
Do you wanna be
My angel?
So help me!

Be my angel

Be my angel

Do you wanna die?

I promise you
I will treat you well
My sweet angel
So help me, Jesus

Jesus

Jesus

Jesus...

Thursday, September 4, 2008

A Rant About Rust!


Our water softener it seems, has decided to stop taking the rust from the water. (Not that it ever removed all of it anyways!)
It is so bad this time that I'm having a hard time getting the stain out of the shower floor.


Now can you imagine how much of that color my hair has picked up? All that money for wonderful blonde highlights that are turned dirty dishwater orange
Angry Bouncing

I may try the packets of lemonade home remedy that I googled. I wonder if screaming"Hey Culligan Man" would work? I've complained to the man Dept. in this household to no avail.



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Listening to: RED HOT CHILI PEPPER - She Looks to Me
via FoxyTunes

Beard Anyone?



Hubby grew some stubby, pokery stuff on his face over vacation. He has since shaved it off.
I think he was quite proud of it as he had me take some pictures.


He also finished his garden tier project. We did run out of the "recycled car" landscape timbers.


More pics.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

"Choose" by Me

Choose
To live, truly live.
Live in the moment.
Let go of control, flow with the energy.
To love rather than hate.
Be happy over sad, angry, and resentful.
No power given to unhealthy, negative emotions.
Enforce positives.
Try to be humble not giving in to pride and ego.
Rather than participate in gossip, practice silence.
Listen, Gaze in awe at nature.
Worry not, welcome peace.
Bliss comes from inside, reactions are by choice.
Nurture your soul.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

I'm at a Loss Of Words

All the Guitar Hero I play & I still don't look like that
Grumpy

(I'll keep trying!)

Music

When I Went Skydiving