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Monday, March 24th, 2008
12:12 pm	"Daffodil" is a "paper-white"- "narcissus" So I learned something cool today. All of the above words refer to the same flower. Pretty neat huh. We've got a few blooming here and there. I made a rather thoughtful blog post on myspace today. I was reading up on the newest protests in Tibet. The issue isn't a simple one. There are people ready to boycott the Olympics over it. I wonder how many of them have actually looked into the overall events that lead to the protest in the first place. It's hard to point fingers at one group when multiple countries and cultures have some share in the current problem. My main thought on the issue, isn't on the conflict it's self, but rather on the irresponsible persons who will be jumping on the newest bandwagon. It's in the news so it's "cool" never mind that this particular situation has decades of history. Often people look at the news in their own country and take a stance based off of that information. I call it irresponsible. We are living in a globalized "community". We have access to news reports and newspapers from around the world. If you are going to take a stance on an issue make it an informed opinion. It is important to remember that all countries, and their respective new reporting agencies have their own agendas. I have yet to find a completely unbiased news source. Do some digging, if it's an issue you are actually interested in, that you actually care about in the long term, make a commitment and do your homework. Don't condemn one country's actions without having all the information. This is not to say that the Chinese are in the right, in my opinion, however, basing your stance on the concept that "china's evil" or "communist" or any of the other media buzz words is ridiculous, typical, and unfortunately expected of the American people. I don't often comment on current world events for this reason. Often the issues are beyond complicated, with years of events leading up to a conflict. To me a voiced opinion should be based on as much knowledge as possible. Thus I'm not voicing one at this time. My main thought at the moment is on how the world reacts to a tragic event, taking a stance without the information. Is it wrong to kill, is it wrong to oppress a people, to invade their country, to dictate their lives, their form of govenment? Give me the answer, because I don't have one... Current Mood: thoughtful Current Music: silence (Comment on this)
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
2:31 pm	gray hair so it's finally happened. i was looking in the mirror at work and found several silverish hairs on my head. i plucked one to make sure, it's really not blonde. i can't decide how i feel about it. beth said i should blame dave...sounds good to me! i'd post a picture but it probably wouldn't show up anyway. my finger is on the mend. i have a follow up appointment on the 17th. with any luck, i'll be taken off one handed duty. it's a pain, both literally and figuratively. typing is so much slower, not to mention everything else. mostly though, i'm just glad to not be on the vicodin anymore. Current Mood: contemplative Current Music: tv (Comment on this)
Monday, March 3rd, 2008
10:31 am	I ate fish I woke up Saturday morning and decided I wanted to eat fish. Not sure why. But we got some tuna. So last night for dinner we had Chicken/tuna mac. First time in years. I expected to feel sick, but I'm fine. Kinda makes me happy, cause I know dave loves fish, and doesn't get to eat it because of me. So I'm taking small steps toward the world of sea food. May not seem like big news to most people, but my family may die of shock. Current Mood: accomplished (Comment on this)
Friday, February 29th, 2008
9:38 am	Another day... Well, I'm at work again today. Yesterday ended up being rather productive, we re-arranged the office. Beth was looking up info on our printers and discovered they emit ozone. So, they moved into her office, which has two windows and a door. She moved her desk up next to the front door. The binder moved closer to the window, our shelving moved next to it, our antique cutter moved to the back of the office and stayed on the "moving men" to help with noise reduction. Beth and Missy moved the unused cutter into our oversized bathroom, and in the process cracked the door frame. Our land-lord heard the noise and came over to see if we were ok, we didn't tell him what happened. Don't worry we're going to get it fixed. But we've been keeping the bathroom door shut in case he should stop by. Today Dave and I celebrated Leap Day by going to McDonalds for breakfast. Three cheers for free food! My co-workers disappointed me by not taking part in the festivities. I'm having some trouble with my left wrist (the one I broke back in 3rd grade). Pain after using it for a while. I've started using tiger balm on it and doing some light stretching before, during, and after work. If it doesn't improve, I'll have to go see a doctor. The weather's made it ache sometimes, but this has been different. So we'll see what happens. No numbness so I don't think it's carpel tunnel. Hey I could go check webmd. In fact I'm going to do that now. Bye. Current Mood: chipper (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
10:10 am	Long, long, time So I finally logged back on to LJ. It's been over a year. But I'm back. (Comment on this)
Monday, August 21st, 2006
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2:41 pm	Mew! They've got no tails! We've got kittens! Kinda...technically they're not ours, but they're in our backyard. One of the local strays had a litter. I figured out where her nest was, they're sooo cute! Both of the parents had partial tails, the dad "Bob" has a Manx like stub (although we don't think he actually is Manx) and the mom "Mamma" (formerly "Bob's Friend") has about half a tail. So at least two of the kits have no tail at all, one has either a full tail or a half (hard to tell) and then there's at least one more possibly two in the litter I'm not sure about. Momma let me hold one of them yesterday, one of the tail-less. The websites I've looked at call this type a rumpy. Dave's almost said yes to us keeping a couple as barn cats. I thought I wanted the ones with tabby colors, but I'm starting to think I want the rumpies, they're gray and white like their parents. I haven't got pictures yet but I'll post as soon as I do. By the end of the week, they're gonna be crawling around out in the yard. I can't wait. Then I can name them! Current Mood: excited (Comment on this)
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
6:18 pm	Wedding and Ect. Ok, so I went shopping with Bekah and Shell for my wedding dress, we found it, but the price still has me bothered. I'm not sure I should go for it. Mom's paying evidently, but I have a problem paying that much for something I'm only going to wear once, that just feels wasteful. I love the dress, but I'm a realist and I like to think I'm practical. I just don't know what to do. Bekah says not to worry about it, but I know mom's not made of money, and doesn't have enough to be throwing around. I'm going to call her and talk about realistic prices and what she had expected. Then I'll go from there, possibly starting over, looking for something else. I don't need my dream wedding, I just need a nice wedding. I don't want us to be paying off our wedding after it's over and done with, that kind of expense isn't necessary. We're headed to Illinois for Labor Day weekend. We're going to the Bristol ren fest. I'm hoping to have the chance to try on my dress for mom, so she can tell me what she thinks. Of course I can't show Dave the dress, or talk much about it, and it's killing me. I really hope he likes it. He suggested getting something more period, so I can wear it as feast garb after the wedding, but this dress doesn't fit that mold. I understand his point, but I really haven't found much in that style. At least not that I wouldn't have to make myself. I'm already planning on making the kilts, so a dress too, is just a little too much work for 6 months. I just hope he isn't disappointed by my choice. Current Mood: worried (Comment on this)
Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
4:28 pm	I'm going to complain for a moment Well, nothing exceptionally new around my world. Still job hunting, it's still not going too well. I checked the library and a used bookstore today..no dice. I'm starting to run out of options and money. I'm really annoyed, I was getting 30 hours a week before I went to camp, and now I'm getting 15 hours, maybe. I've got rent to pay, and bills, and no where near enough money coming in. I got a job offer for B-burg, but not until mid September, and I have no idea what the hours or pay will be like, it's made me very unsettled. I don't need to be rolling in money, but enough to be self-sufficient would be nice. Bekah's arriving on the 13th, and staying for a week, we're going shopping for the wedding, ok so more of looking, but regardless, I may get some actual decisions made. We're making a trip to see my parents, and G's mom over labor day. We're planning on a trip to the Bristol Ren Faire. But if our money problem doesn't improve we'll have to cancel. Dave and I are counting days til the move, we're looking forward to our own place, nice and quiet. Not having to supply food for 4 other people, or wash dishes for 4 other people, or clean up their messes, or listen to their complaining. I love most of my roommates, but I'm ready to leave them and start my own life, I've discovered that just because you're friends with someone, doesn't mean you should live with them. Of course with us having an extra room, we'll always have space for visitors. Of course there are also some people I've been in contact with recently that I'll be content being farther from. These certain people, can seem to do no wrong in their own eyes. But conflict makes them lash out at others, fear of being wrong, or being accused careless of others, even in the most subtle of ways, makes them turn on those they call "friend". In my experience those people are called "fair-weather-friends" at best, or perhaps "back-stabbers" is a better term, as it's easier for their small, self righteous minds to wrap around. Telling a friend they have behaved in a poor, dangerous, or inconsiderate manner is no reason to mock them, or otherwise belittle them. That is disrespectful, and makes it hard for others to determine if they would be treated in the same manner. I personally choose not to be friends with "back stabbing" persons. Mostly because it reminds me of the immature games played in school. However that does not mean, I will not treat them with courtesy and respect, I simply do not consider them friends, they are people I know. That being said, the matter, which provoked this entry, is now closed and I will not be referring to it in the future. ("N"-the situation was a poor joke at best, and agree with you regarding the matter, regardless of what others may say, shame on those who let it get out of hand) Current Mood: annoyed (Comment on this)
Monday, July 31st, 2006
4:55 pm	Lyrics for "Where I Belong" *see previous entry Going down to Camp Crooked Creek, Fun and adventure is what we all seek, Making friends in the great out-doors, Until the eagle in all of us soars, I wanna go back to the place I call home. Go down to Eco and visit the snakes, Tie knots at Scoutcraft or swim in the lake, Making crafts at that 'handy' place, The Trading Post will put a smile on your face, I wanna go back to the place I call home. Up on the Tower you can swing from a rope, Or get a challanging experiance at C.O.P.E, Pathfinders will test all of your skill, Learning to be a Scout up on Dan Boone Hill, I wanna go back to the place I call home. Learning to shoot a rifle with care, Or shoot a clay pidgon out of the air, Shooting targets at the archery range, God please don't let this place ever change, I wanna go back to the place I call home. Going down to Camp Crooked Creek, Fun and adventure is what we all seek, Making friends in the great out-doors, Until the eagle in all of us soars, I wanna go back to the place I belong. Copyright 2006 Ben Senff Current Mood: pleased Current Music: The Rocky Ho'ler Boys (Comment on this)
4:19 pm	I'm still alive! Well, we got back late Saturday from boy scout camp. I had lots of fun, my legs got bit to hell, I've got a farmers tan, and a really nasty cough because I shared by tent with black mold for the last week. I'm currently baby/pet sitting the Cope/Tower goat, because the guy we borrowed him from didn't show up to get him. We left camp at 8:30 pm on Saturday, after being released at 1pm because on Thursday I hurt Dave's truck. I moved over cause one of the ADA staffers was too far over on the road, and ended up blowing the passenger tires and sheering the "u" bolt on the suspension, when I hit a cement culvert pipe. Good news is I didn't roll the truck, saved by a literal inch. But it took the guys all day to fix. Then on Sunday, we went to Michael's to put the serpentine belt on to my car, it took hours, cause they didn't have the right part, we had to go back four times, and to a different store. It still needs more work to run though, I need a new head gasket, a tire,a new bolt on the steering column, and at some point the exhaust manifold has to be replaced because the left side is cracked. And to think there are still people who roll their eyes when I say I have travel jinx. Fortunately most of the parts can be harvested from Dave's old Celebrity. I spent today looking for a job in Brandenburg. Let me tell you, there are not many choices. Fast food, Kroger, Movie gallery, and one motel...that's it! I'm worried. But if nothing else, Dave suggested I just commute back to E-town for now. But I don't think that'll last long, I'll have to change my hours due to the 45 minute drive to and from work. Which they won't like. So we'll see what happens. Oh hey! I forgot the bestest part! Dave and Ben and Jason, and Daniel, put together a band at summer camp. They call themselves "The Rocky Ho'ler Boys" I'm not sure they've got it spelled right, it's the Kentucky pronounciation of the word 'hollow' which I think should be more like "ha'ler" but then it's not my band. But they've got a cd! They BSA council paid for them to go to the studio, because Ben wrote a song about Camp Crooked Creek, called "Where I Belong" it's very catchy. And Dave's picked up (learning to play) the uke, mandolin, and banjo. I'm very proud. Later Sarah Current Mood: sick Current Music: the drone of a fan (Comment on this)
Saturday, July 1st, 2006
5:43 pm	I've escaped...for now 24ish hours of freedom. That's all we get per week. But it's ok, I'm having lots of fun at camp. I even got to teach class this week. We're going to the Ren Faire again next weekend, yeh for fun! David's playing the mandolin and uke now, in a band at camp, with Ben, Jason our program director and Daniel our camp director. They call themselves 'The Rocky Holler Boys' They've currently got four songs down, one of which is called "Where I Belong" and was written about scout camp, it's very catchy. Also Dave and I are celebrating our 1 year engagement this weekend.Yeh us! Any hoo, I'm outta here. Laters, Sarah Current Mood: chipper Current Music: nothing everyone's tired and kinda quiet (Comment on this)
Friday, June 2nd, 2006
10:44 am	over the river and into the woods... Ok, here we are two days from camp. That's Boy Scout Summer camp for those of you who didn't know. We've barely started packing, I've got a cold, and I haven't learned my knots yet. I need new shoes, but I'm broke. What if it's too hot, what if it rains all the time? What if I fall off the climbing tower? ...Ok not really that worried, mostly I'm excited. Dave leaves tonight, and is coming back to get us Sunday. Then I'll be out of touch for a good part of the summer. Except saturdays. We're planning trips to the Kentucky Ren Faire this month, the 17th I believe, will be the first one. We discovered it's a hop and a skip from camp. I don't really have a point for this entry, I was just thinking it might be good to write something before I'm gone for two months. Ok, they're gonna kick me off the computer any minute here, so I better finish this up. Laters people, Me Current Mood: but happy Current Music: none, this is a quite place, duh (Comment on this)
Friday, October 7th, 2005
2:40 pm	Look! A new entry! oooo! or Follow that Fragle! (not that i'm a fragle) Ok, so it's been a long time since I've written anything here. Told you it'd happen that way. Anyway. Big news I'm getting married. Dave and I are engaged. I've moved to E-town from Lex. We've got a puppy named Serenity. She's half Beagle, half Chow, very cute. My cats and the roommates cats are eyeballing each other with great suspicion. I'm not too worried though, knowing them, they'll get used to each other and then plan a cat uprising, they almost out number us. Puss and Boots spent the morning following Tori Sue around...from a safe distance (it's the small quiet ones you have to worry about, you know.) Lydia on the other hand has completely disappeared. I'm sure she's around, but I'm slightly worried, as she almost suffocated last night, by trying to hide between our bed and the wall. Serenity flips her food dish, while it's full. She also likes to get all tangled up, and cry until we rescue her. She can already fetch. She's currently sleeping in a cardboard box filled with V-Bug fleece, my old furry bathmats, a shoe (for chewing) and a PoundPurry. The PoundPurry has survived so far, but I pointed out that we shouldn't be encouraging her to chew or otherwise attack cat shaped objects. The house is still mostly boxes. I can't wait to get unpacked, mostly because I can't find anything, but also I'm tired of having to crawl over a sea of cardboard to get anywhere. And I've got four roommates, this is going to be interesting. Everyone's got too much stuff, and we all threw stuff away. So more downsizing to be had. I just realized that the girls out number boys overall. This is great! Estrogen rules the house. hee..heehee..hee..We just won't tell the boys yet, we'll wait 'til the perfect time, when the plans are made, and the trap is set, they'll never see it coming...of course, I don't have a plan at all, evil or otherwise...Details! I'll figure that part out later, first I must tell Crystal, and the cats, and the dog. Yes we must stick together. Crystal will have a plan, she's good at plans...I'm good at the evil ramblings and schizophrenia, yes we're good at that... Current Mood: chipper Current Music: I'm just a little black rain cloud -pooh, winne the pooh (Comment on this)
Monday, February 21st, 2005
11:01 am	Trolls, slinkys, and rubber chicken-sharks, ooo! And so through out the winter of our souls we wait, and dawn is never fast approaching, sadness can consume all. If you find truth then, perhaps hope as well, a river is just a multitude of droplets. The point is to be singular within an ocean. People see night as black, but I've seen darker days. We should be more like troll dolls, wild hair, naked, sexless, and jewels pasted in our navels, we'd all laugh a bit more. I've been conducting an experiment at work, that has nothing to do with my job. It begins and ends with a slinky. Yes an experiment that involves that shiny metal coil, it bounces down stairs, makes a wonderful zinging noise, and evidently can be used as a weapon. Basically the experiment consists of me setting the slinky down in front of unsuspecting co-workers and waiting. Nine times out of ten, they pick it up. I have found only one person thus far who is immune to the call of the slinky. I'm thinking it's genetic, but I'm not sure. But honestly it's an interesting phenom none the less. You should try it. I'm also seeing no connection between the appeal of slinkys and that of the rubber chicken. For the person who was resistant to the slinky, fell for the rubber chicken as well as a rubber shark. This concludes my findings thus far. Heehee. Current Mood: amused Current Music: the sound of me typing- by sarah (Comment on this)
10:34 am	interesting... Haiku by sisternight16 right not perfect cause very few things are perfect but better than you Username: Haiku! by Hutta. sisternight16's Friend Fusion ...I am very very low on... would you thank God for today?... Username: Friend Fusion by Hutta. (Comment on this)
Friday, February 4th, 2005
2:43 pm	Alias Pepsi War I don't really have anything to talk about, but I felt I should write something while I had the opportunity. I'm in Elizabethtown this weekend for Winter War. That particular information is for my family incase they feel the need to try to call me. Call during the day, please. Other than that not much new or exciting. I found a ring that I thought was gone forever, which made me happy. I am currently being challenged by a friend to find the correct meaning behind/reference to his alias "Zinaku". Anyone who wants to help out is welcome to do so, so far it has been discovered that it has nothing to do with The Shadow King. Other than that, the more obscure the better. Of course I turned the tables on him and told him to figure out my Amtgardian name, "Henilai-Rumer Vinca D'Lazorra Blackwing D'Lazorri". I am fairly confident that we'll both be waving white flags before long. Part of the name was a giveaway though, because Blackwing, is the last name of my Amtgardian father, Bakamar. Sadly my court garb will most likely not be finished in time for feast. I worked for four days and suffered an injury from my sewing machine in pursuit of this endeavor. I take comfort in knowing that it will be beautiful when done, and wearable for the next event. I'm bored now with journaling....ooo! look I have pepsi left.... Current Mood: silly Current Music: I'm a little teapot...but not really (Comment on this)
Wednesday, January 19th, 2005
11:06 pm	Counting blessings There can be days when everything starts out wrong, with a bad dream, or you're running late. But if you're lucky enough to have good friends around you, even when things are dark and frightening, somehow everything turns out all right. Not perfect, cause very few things are perfect, but better than you hoped for. A comforting word can be what gets you through. And then realizing that perhaps your fears are unfounded, or an unfair measure of another. To come to the moment when you discover that you aren't alone, that there are those around you who care and even love you. I think it's always better to end the day with a smile, especially those that started with tears. Of course ideally I wouldn't start with tears either, but beggars and choosers, ect. Big hugs to those who stick with me cause you're all troopers, putting up with my insanity, insecurity, and mood-swings. Except for my boyfriend, he gets kisses. Smmooch! Current Mood: thankful (Comment on this)
Tuesday, January 18th, 2005
10:55 pm	The eyes and the heart So through the eyes love attains the heart. For the eyes are the scouts of the heart, And the eyes go reconnoitering For what it would please the heart to possess. And when they are in full accord And firm, all three, in the one resolve, At that time, perfect love is born. From what the eyes have made welcome to the heart Not otherwise can love either be born or have commencement Than by this birth and commencement moved by inclination. By the grace and by command Of these three, and from their pleasure Love is born, who its fair hope Goes comforting her friends. For as all true lovers Know, love is perfect kindness. Which is born- there is no doubt- from the heart and eyes. The eyes make it blossom; the heart matures it; Love, which is the fruit of their very seed. -Guiraut de Borneilh Current Mood: loved Current Music: The Sound of Wings (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 21st, 2004
9:22 pm	He "hearts" me! Michelle and I went to E-town last night for a Holiday dinner party. Food was great, company was great, we laughed, I sang with Crystal, and danced with Dave...then we went back to The Casa to exchange gifts. After having opened our gifts, I got the most adorable stuffed animal tiger from Dave, he even has is own do-rag, we watched Boondock Saints, Shell had never seen it. During the movie, Dave traced something out on my collar bone/ shoulder, I was distracted at the time, so I asked him what he'd said. So again he traced it out, "I 'heart-shape' you". I'm pretty sure I made a squeek-like sound and maybe an aww..and I kissed him. Before we left, Dave and I went to his room and talked. He told me that he wanted to say it, but was scared it would run me off. He's probably right. I was conflited, I wanted to hear it, but was afraid to hear it. I cried, if you know anything about my love life you wouldn't think that's over reacting or silly, I assure you. He said "Don't cry, please don't cry." So now I'm a puddle of goo. And no, I haven't said it back, I'm not ready. He is amazing, I'm crazy, and more trouble than I'm worth, and he "hearts" me...and he knows everything that I'm feeling, says he can look in my eyes and read it. I don't care if that sounds cheesey, he can, and it's so much easier, cause that way I'm not trying to explain four different emotions, I choose one and the others are understood, although I do mention them too. Communication is key, if you can't talk about things, you're doomed to disaster...god I miss him...three more days, amazing how that seems like forever, when last week forever was eight days...sigh..he "hearts" me... Current Mood: loved Current Music: A Love That Lasts - Renee Olstead (Comment on this)