... or perhaps I watch way too many movies. However! I do not think that this was the case. While driving home northbound on I-94, I exit my home exit and a large semi truck is on my ass honking his horn! I pull to the left (because I am turning left) he pulls to the right and signals for me yo roll down my window. I do. In a Russian accent, this man says "I have been following you. There is something wrong with your car. Pull over and I fix for you." My brand new car? really? I say "Thanks, Im close to home, I'll look at it there." He says "No, pull over and I look at it for you now." I say no.. and he insists 2 more times! That was way more insisting than a normal good citizen would push. I get home, tell Bill, he checks out my car and says "Your car is fine."
See! I am positive this trucker was going to abduct me for either organ harvesting in Mexico (I just saw Turistas) or fill me up with heroine and use me as a drug mule (I just saw Taken) or rape and kill me (I watch a lot of horror movies).
Thursday, December 31, 2009
A crappy year in review
One of the most tragic and disappointing years of my life. Happy to see 2009 go.
- Diagnosed with 2 plum sized fibroid tumors in January. I named them Thelma and Louise.
-Kenneth Johnson, my sons social studies teacher arrested for 10 counts of child pornography.
-my spine collapsed in Vegas. Worse pain ever! $3,000 chiro bill.
- Alex was jumped and beaten on Main street. Charges filed, Ass received 1 year probation. (and moved from Antioch)
- Another one of Alex teachers, Wes Owens, arrested for criminal sexual assault. The girl was 15.
- Matthew was arrested for starting fires in the park (oh, that was a special day)
- My tumors have both grown to the sizes of grapefruits and I am in constant pain every day.
- My cat, Paul McCartney died.
- The passing of one of my very favorite teachers, Mr. Reinhardt.
- Haven't seen or talked to G this entire year. You should call G, it'd be nice.
- Michael Jackson and Patrick Swayze gone. It still breaks my heart.
That's all I care to remember for now. So long 2009. I hated you.
- Diagnosed with 2 plum sized fibroid tumors in January. I named them Thelma and Louise.
-Kenneth Johnson, my sons social studies teacher arrested for 10 counts of child pornography.
-my spine collapsed in Vegas. Worse pain ever! $3,000 chiro bill.
- Alex was jumped and beaten on Main street. Charges filed, Ass received 1 year probation. (and moved from Antioch)
- Another one of Alex teachers, Wes Owens, arrested for criminal sexual assault. The girl was 15.
- Matthew was arrested for starting fires in the park (oh, that was a special day)
- My tumors have both grown to the sizes of grapefruits and I am in constant pain every day.
- My cat, Paul McCartney died.
- The passing of one of my very favorite teachers, Mr. Reinhardt.
- Haven't seen or talked to G this entire year. You should call G, it'd be nice.
- Michael Jackson and Patrick Swayze gone. It still breaks my heart.
That's all I care to remember for now. So long 2009. I hated you.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Why I probably wont get the Parent of the Year award
Matthew came home with a note that I had to sign today. He was sent to the principal. Seems that today at school while he was playing the board game Scrabble, he spelled out the word "asshole". My first thought..."If that was a triple word score, I wonder how many points that would be?".....I grounded him. Of course.
Actual Conversations from my house 11.3.08
Matthew age 10
Salamader (Alex) age 13
Bill Age 39
Me Age 26.5 (shut up!)
(Last night 8:30pm, Living room)
Matthew: I know what I want to get for my first tattoo!
Me: What?
Matthew: A Potato. On my Chest.
Me: Ummm...a baked potato?
Matthew: NOOO!!!!!
Matthew: Mashed (pause) with a little gravy on it.
(Last night 9:35pm, My bedroom, Alex's bedroom)
Bill picks up my long curly pony tail wig. He affixes it to the front of his pants where his zipper is. He leaves my bed room. I hear this...
Bill: (knocking on Alex's door) Alex....prepare to be scarred....LOOK AT MY PUBES!!
(I hear punching going on)
Alex: OWW!! I fell off my chair!
Bill: That'c cause you have a vagina!
WTF is with my family!?!?!!?
Saturday, February 10, 2007
If you get lost, just follow the music
What on earth possessed me to take a year off of the music scene!? That could have been a big source of my depression right there. In the last month, I have been to more live shows than I have been to last year! Last night, Blue October w/ the Damnwells. And I am still smiling today. Although, Blue October throws a pretty lame after party. Pretty much Ryan spinning tunes on his laptop and everyone gathering around staring. Jeremey chilling out, and CB working the crowd. I had about 10 mins of that before I went home. As far as a Blue concert, it was pretty mellow. But they never disappoint! Justin singled me out during X amount of words and gestured for me to clap. I was clapping, he just didn't see my hands. I showed him my hands, and he gave me the double thumbs up sign. Yep, yep..this is where my spirit soars! I'm a live concert junkie!
So, day 3 into my health awareness lifestyle. I did great, up until around midnight-2am. I stumbled a bit. But no major setbacks. I am back on track today. And another amazing concert tonight. I have things to look forward to with NYC and my sister on the horizon next week!
So, day 3 into my health awareness lifestyle. I did great, up until around midnight-2am. I stumbled a bit. But no major setbacks. I am back on track today. And another amazing concert tonight. I have things to look forward to with NYC and my sister on the horizon next week!
Friday, February 09, 2007
48 hours
Whoa! It's been a long time since I blogged! I re-read my past entries. It's so true, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Also, I make myself laugh. Ahh, those were good times. And looky here, another Granian..ahem...kill the alarm CD release party is on the horizon! It's been a long time indeed.
So, what is going on with me!? Well, on Tuesday, there was a quasi-intervention staged on my behalf. I am now halfway out of the closet as an admitted bulimic. Yeah it sucks. I hate labels. And heaven knows I never thought I would admit myself to be a bulimic. It was just a way of life for me. For 20 years! So, it's been 48 hours. The first 24, not bad. The last 24..it's getting harder.
Yesterday I came in under my caloric range. And in my head, I think that is a good thing. Although I can see how that can easily become a bad thing. I ate about 1150 calories yesterday. I kept it all down. Towards the end of the evening, it became harder not to binge. I saw the problem coming. I missed my 6 oclock meal. If I am going to do this right, I have to eat every 4 hours. If I miss a meal, I know I will binge and in turn purge. So, after missing my 6'oclock (but not on purpose..I just forgot!), I went to the gym and did more cardio then taught 2 classes. I was not in a good place. So it took everything within me to come home and eat a normal meal. But I did it. I am 57 hours into my new life. It's so very hard.
So my yesterday summary: Cardio 55 mins, plus 120 mins of bellydance class, I ate 1150 calories: 102 g of protien, 33 g fat, 120 carbs. Ooh, and I took my vitamin Deb gave me! I'm going to call it a success and move on. Because I am into my 3rd day, can it is starting to feel like such a challenge. So I really need to concentrate today. I had breakfast, and I am off to the gym!
So, what is going on with me!? Well, on Tuesday, there was a quasi-intervention staged on my behalf. I am now halfway out of the closet as an admitted bulimic. Yeah it sucks. I hate labels. And heaven knows I never thought I would admit myself to be a bulimic. It was just a way of life for me. For 20 years! So, it's been 48 hours. The first 24, not bad. The last 24..it's getting harder.
Yesterday I came in under my caloric range. And in my head, I think that is a good thing. Although I can see how that can easily become a bad thing. I ate about 1150 calories yesterday. I kept it all down. Towards the end of the evening, it became harder not to binge. I saw the problem coming. I missed my 6 oclock meal. If I am going to do this right, I have to eat every 4 hours. If I miss a meal, I know I will binge and in turn purge. So, after missing my 6'oclock (but not on purpose..I just forgot!), I went to the gym and did more cardio then taught 2 classes. I was not in a good place. So it took everything within me to come home and eat a normal meal. But I did it. I am 57 hours into my new life. It's so very hard.
So my yesterday summary: Cardio 55 mins, plus 120 mins of bellydance class, I ate 1150 calories: 102 g of protien, 33 g fat, 120 carbs. Ooh, and I took my vitamin Deb gave me! I'm going to call it a success and move on. Because I am into my 3rd day, can it is starting to feel like such a challenge. So I really need to concentrate today. I had breakfast, and I am off to the gym!
Saturday, September 04, 2004
Fighting Gravity
Distracted. That's probably the best adjective to discribe my state of mind as of late. We are a country at war, starving children in Africa, hundreds of innocent youths murdered in Russia, Hurrican Frances about to hit FL and I am distracted by rockstar boys.
Today is the Hafla in Niles. We have a group of 7 girls attending. I don't think this one will be as big as last months since there are not as many dancers. But there will still be good food. And I am all about good food! I'm hoping to perform in Novembers hafla. I'm still trying to convince my girls to dance with me.
RM is alive and well. That is a relief. I honestly do worry about him. He's not a destructive person, but he can get depressed and stuck in a funk from time to time. And I never want to hear that a friend is down. So, he claims he is good, and just really busy. That's all I needed to hear. Only 2 more weeks until I am east coast bound. It's been a year since I was last in NYC. That city whispers my name. I'm looking forward to the journey back. Less then a month before the HHF film screening. I decided that I am making too much out of this. I will ease myself out of this fret and work myself into the good vibes and energy that awaits me. October will be a good month. I can't let myself be caught up in this situation. I will miss the fall and all it's glory. It's September for heavens sake! I love September!
Today I will bellydance, clean my house, work on those appraisals, have fun at the hafla, hug my children, love my husband.
Today I will not yell at the boys, eat ice cream, worry about october, and waste time on the internet.
Today will be a good day.
Today is the Hafla in Niles. We have a group of 7 girls attending. I don't think this one will be as big as last months since there are not as many dancers. But there will still be good food. And I am all about good food! I'm hoping to perform in Novembers hafla. I'm still trying to convince my girls to dance with me.
RM is alive and well. That is a relief. I honestly do worry about him. He's not a destructive person, but he can get depressed and stuck in a funk from time to time. And I never want to hear that a friend is down. So, he claims he is good, and just really busy. That's all I needed to hear. Only 2 more weeks until I am east coast bound. It's been a year since I was last in NYC. That city whispers my name. I'm looking forward to the journey back. Less then a month before the HHF film screening. I decided that I am making too much out of this. I will ease myself out of this fret and work myself into the good vibes and energy that awaits me. October will be a good month. I can't let myself be caught up in this situation. I will miss the fall and all it's glory. It's September for heavens sake! I love September!
Today I will bellydance, clean my house, work on those appraisals, have fun at the hafla, hug my children, love my husband.
Today I will not yell at the boys, eat ice cream, worry about october, and waste time on the internet.
Today will be a good day.
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Good news, bad news
The good news is I found a nickel and I named it Phillip! The bad new is, it's a girl nickel.
The bad news is that JR wont be coming tomorrow. Hurricane Frances saw to it that the airports were shut down today. Florida is not a good place to be during hurricane season. Guess where my brother is? :( Good news is that Liam and Fiachna will be attending the HHF film festival on October 3rd. Pleasant surprise indeed. I still can't stay for the after parties festivities, but I'll be there for a breath, and that is bliss enough for me. However, I'm not sure if I am prepared for that meeting just yet. I have a month to center.
I'm addicted to the internet. There lies the dark gooey center to my spiritual unbalance!
The bad news is that JR wont be coming tomorrow. Hurricane Frances saw to it that the airports were shut down today. Florida is not a good place to be during hurricane season. Guess where my brother is? :( Good news is that Liam and Fiachna will be attending the HHF film festival on October 3rd. Pleasant surprise indeed. I still can't stay for the after parties festivities, but I'll be there for a breath, and that is bliss enough for me. However, I'm not sure if I am prepared for that meeting just yet. I have a month to center.
I'm addicted to the internet. There lies the dark gooey center to my spiritual unbalance!
Paralyzed by work
I'm having a minor anxiety attack. Or it might be heartburn. There is just so much on the horizon, I can't see what's in front of me. Ever have one of those days where your to-do list outnumbers the number of brain cells you were allotted to rub together for sparks during the day? It's like there is someone sitting on my chest. I know if I step back and analyze the situation, I could ease these feelings. I just can't seem to get all my duckies in a row. So, I finished a couple of appraisals...only one more to go (for today at least). Granian's CD release party is just around the bend. But that's a good duck. I'm not sure where RM went to, that's a bad duck. 3 HHF shows and 1 film festival next month, that's a great duck? that's a bad duck disguised as a good duck. Lots of traveling in the next few weeks. I need a bellydance routine for class next week (bad duck!), there is all that eBay crap in the basement (bad bad duck), there is that entire 2nd house filled with garage sale fodder (evil duck!), JR is coming on Friday (let's hope..hurricane season) good duck!..oh dear..I could list a whole lot more ducks..but I'm feeling another anxiety attack. I think a healthy dose of the Sopranos can be the only remedy for now..
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