I finally bagged my plane ticket to Mississippi for Christmas. The price kept going up and I was freaking out because I didn't have enough to begin with. Today, prices suddenly dropped. I was able to get my ticket for $300. Sweet! Now I can see this little cutie pie!
my nephew max
Then I went out to pick up a few odds and ends to complete my holiday gift giving. Now I am completely broke. That's how much I love people. OK, OK...I did pick up a little something, something for myself. First, a small bottle of Amarula. I was at the liquor store to get a few gifts when I just saw it on the shelf. It has been ages since I've had it! It's delish.
Let me quote the description from the bottle:
On the wide-open plains of Africa grows the 'Elephant Tree' that bears the wild Marula fruit. From the Marula fruit, an oak aged liqueur is created which is then carefully blended to a rich smoothness with the finest natural cream. The result is captivating and exotic, with the flavors of caramel and hints of chocolate and vanilla .
i prefer it on ice...and i actually have ice that spells out I-C-E, i love it
Then, what's giving all about if you can't give a little to yourself too. After reading (e:Leetee)'s post about a pillow, I had to get it. I can't drink it but the love affair with the good doctor can continue.
Today I also finished up my annual letter. Everyone looks forward to guessing where in the world I've been and what colour my hair is. If I leave any legacy on this Earth, it will be my adventurous spirit and my ever changing hairstyle. I copied it, slapped it in my cards and got those mailed out. It was crazy. I didn't realize I even knew 100 people!
Now I'm off to see The Chronicles of Narnia with some kids from the residence hall. Ciao!
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12/09/2005 20:57 #25276
mmmm...amarula12/07/2005 14:10 #25273
final exams and forest firesCategory: dreams
Do you ever have those dreams where you're doing exactly what you were doing all day, so when you wake up you really feel like you haven't slept at all? Yah, last night I was dreaming that I was working on my finals.....in exactly the same fashion I had spent my entire afternoon. What a boring and exhausting dream.
Then I had another, very short dream, just before waking. Apparently I was the Hall Director of a medieval village in a forest. Yes, I managed the 'residence woods' of Nottingham or something. So, we have a fire drill. I'm running through the woods with my big honky key chain tapping on huts and yelling at people to get out of the forest. Get this, the trees actually had those little fire alarm strobe light contraptions fixed to them! It was like a rave in the forest. As I'm herding people out I come upon (e:Jason) standing by a huge caldron. I'm like, 'dude, get out of here, the forest is on fire' and he's like, 'no way, I'm serving deer chili'. Then I woke up. Ciao.
Then I had another, very short dream, just before waking. Apparently I was the Hall Director of a medieval village in a forest. Yes, I managed the 'residence woods' of Nottingham or something. So, we have a fire drill. I'm running through the woods with my big honky key chain tapping on huts and yelling at people to get out of the forest. Get this, the trees actually had those little fire alarm strobe light contraptions fixed to them! It was like a rave in the forest. As I'm herding people out I come upon (e:Jason) standing by a huge caldron. I'm like, 'dude, get out of here, the forest is on fire' and he's like, 'no way, I'm serving deer chili'. Then I woke up. Ciao.
iriesara - 12/07/05 14:22
I used to work at Boston Market (a LONG time ago) and had to cut up all the chickens, which I did from Noon to Nine 6 days a week. I'd wake in the morning, walk 3 miles in the snow, cut up chickens without ever even looking up for 9 hours, walk 3 miles home in the snow, sleep for 8 hours, during which time I was still (in my dream state) cutting up chickens. Talk about ways to drive a person insane!
I used to work at Boston Market (a LONG time ago) and had to cut up all the chickens, which I did from Noon to Nine 6 days a week. I'd wake in the morning, walk 3 miles in the snow, cut up chickens without ever even looking up for 9 hours, walk 3 miles home in the snow, sleep for 8 hours, during which time I was still (in my dream state) cutting up chickens. Talk about ways to drive a person insane!
12/04/2005 22:30 #25270
they are lovely all the sameCategory: potpourri
I did the Reindeer Run yesterday morning. Man was it cold! The wind was brutal, but things were pleasant once we were in the protective sanctuary of the hills and tombstones of Forrest Lawn.
Then I headed over to the 750. Went for lunch at Falafel Bar and had a tasty white bean and vegetable soup. I think they make really great soups there. I also had the nutty hummus, always delish. We were supposed to go visit my little Bambi but plans changed when the car got broken into. We spent the afternoon cleaning up the glass from the smashed window and taping up a plastic replacement. Then (e:Jason) helped refresh my memory on how to play guitar and strummed a lovely tune. Thanks for that. Some days aren't what you plan them to be, but they are lovely all the same.
Then I headed over to the 750. Went for lunch at Falafel Bar and had a tasty white bean and vegetable soup. I think they make really great soups there. I also had the nutty hummus, always delish. We were supposed to go visit my little Bambi but plans changed when the car got broken into. We spent the afternoon cleaning up the glass from the smashed window and taping up a plastic replacement. Then (e:Jason) helped refresh my memory on how to play guitar and strummed a lovely tune. Thanks for that. Some days aren't what you plan them to be, but they are lovely all the same.
12/04/2005 06:29 #25269
my wake up callCategory: fire
Drunken people who light fires in the building and wake up me up at 5:20 Ante Meridian should be stripped to their boxers and tied to a flag pole in the softly falling snow. That's all I have to say about that.
12/09/2006 14:34 #25268
cleanin' out my closetCategory: potpourri
The theme song for this post is Eminem: Cleanin' Out My Closet
There is something on my mind that keeps rearing its ugly head at me. I've tried and tried to work through it but I can't seem to make any sense of it, therefore I'm having trouble moving forward.
I've recently been faced with facts. These facts changed my mind about several people in my life, their sincerity, and how much I've been used for my kindness. It gave me the motivation I lacked to do what I had to do and to be ok with it.
Why be ok with it? I feel for people. Deep down, everyone I have ever known, no matter what wrongs they have done to me, still has a place in my heart. Probably a very, very minute place, but they are never forgotten. So I have a hard time moving people to that remote part of my heart. More often than not I simply get used along the way, and continue to forgive and forgive. Lately the events in my life, though certainly not pleasant, allowed me the opportunity to shift some people over and feel good in the end.
I feel no guilt, not that I should. It was hard but I feel all the better for it. It was a real step in my personal growth. The confidence to know I don't depend on others for my happiness. Friendship is a circle created by two people. When one is holding on only half-assed with one hand, the circle is broken. I've gained the confidence to know I can let go too. There's no sense reaching for someone that doesn't want your hand. Let them fall. Let me fall. It's ok.
I've learned that most of my friends dislike each other. As a result A doesn't want to be around me because of the B, while the B 'won't allow' the A to come around. I don't really care if A and B get along however I will say I think both A and B SUCK because the person being punished for it is C.
My struggle to move forward is, do I let A and B go as well? Since neither wants to spend time with C because of their dislike for each other, there isn't much of a friendship left is there? Can I let go of this too, and be ok? That is the question I have to be able to answer yes to.
There is something on my mind that keeps rearing its ugly head at me. I've tried and tried to work through it but I can't seem to make any sense of it, therefore I'm having trouble moving forward.
I've recently been faced with facts. These facts changed my mind about several people in my life, their sincerity, and how much I've been used for my kindness. It gave me the motivation I lacked to do what I had to do and to be ok with it.
Why be ok with it? I feel for people. Deep down, everyone I have ever known, no matter what wrongs they have done to me, still has a place in my heart. Probably a very, very minute place, but they are never forgotten. So I have a hard time moving people to that remote part of my heart. More often than not I simply get used along the way, and continue to forgive and forgive. Lately the events in my life, though certainly not pleasant, allowed me the opportunity to shift some people over and feel good in the end.
I feel no guilt, not that I should. It was hard but I feel all the better for it. It was a real step in my personal growth. The confidence to know I don't depend on others for my happiness. Friendship is a circle created by two people. When one is holding on only half-assed with one hand, the circle is broken. I've gained the confidence to know I can let go too. There's no sense reaching for someone that doesn't want your hand. Let them fall. Let me fall. It's ok.
I've learned that most of my friends dislike each other. As a result A doesn't want to be around me because of the B, while the B 'won't allow' the A to come around. I don't really care if A and B get along however I will say I think both A and B SUCK because the person being punished for it is C.
My struggle to move forward is, do I let A and B go as well? Since neither wants to spend time with C because of their dislike for each other, there isn't much of a friendship left is there? Can I let go of this too, and be ok? That is the question I have to be able to answer yes to.
metalpeter - 12/09/06 19:20
I feal that i should say something but not sure what really cause it sounds like something I don't want to get in the middle of. But what I will say is two things You can forgive someone but not forget what they did. Often forgivness is for you not them, it is so you can move on emotionaly. I have been blessed that the friends (not that I ever call) I've had allways have gotton along mostly I can't imagine if two of my best friends didn't like each other. Sometimes someone can do something really awefull and you can disown them but they can still have a special place in your heart you Just don't or won't talk to them. If this was helpfull then I'm glad if it wasn't then just ignore everything I said.
I feal that i should say something but not sure what really cause it sounds like something I don't want to get in the middle of. But what I will say is two things You can forgive someone but not forget what they did. Often forgivness is for you not them, it is so you can move on emotionaly. I have been blessed that the friends (not that I ever call) I've had allways have gotton along mostly I can't imagine if two of my best friends didn't like each other. Sometimes someone can do something really awefull and you can disown them but they can still have a special place in your heart you Just don't or won't talk to them. If this was helpfull then I'm glad if it wasn't then just ignore everything I said.
mrmike - 12/09/06 16:32
Good to see you're putting C first
Good to see you're putting C first
wow, look at those cards. Nicely done. oh hell, I havent even given a thought yet to Christmas. Every year it is the same.. I go out at at the last possible minute. As for Christmas cards?? never bought, never sent. Doubt anything will change this year. lol.. I admit that I am a procrastinator!
Woo hoo! Glad you got the Dr Pepper pillow! I guess i should be your personal shopper from now on, eh? You hate doing it, and i can scope out all the things you might want to buy. Hmm.. i suspect it might not pay well?
Your hair really is retaining its colour very well. Have you retouched it at all?
Glad to hear you got your plane ticket! Have a great xmas in Mississippi!
let us know how the movie was, i've been waiting forever for it to come out.