Fuck the ipod I want a kindle
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m2S5YCKCJJ64W8:m1KUZNR4TVZSMM
just imagine..I could still keep the hardbacks of my favourite books and my paperbacks for reading at home BUT COULD TRAVEL WITH 200 books! think of all the trees I'd be saving!
30.4.08
26.4.08
finally catching on
we all know I like to drink. We also know, at this point, that I don't do it ALL that often.
Eddie has finally caught on this evening.
he likes it when I drink Tequila.. Jose and I are friends... he's the love that pushes me down the stairs but makes up for it the next morning.
Jack, however, Jack talks so sweet and then gives me a bloody nose and laughs while he kicks mes in the mouth just to make sure I understood him.
Eddie told me this evening he likes me just fine when Jose and I are together. We're happy. We have an understanding.
But Jack.. Well, Jack Makes me angry and mean. I just nod and laugh and what can I say other than, "Yes, hunny. Jack always was 'harley's drink. And Jose is mine. And I'm a fairly happy person. But 'harley... well, she's manic. and Jack just helps push her over that abyss."
Eddie has finally caught on this evening.
he likes it when I drink Tequila.. Jose and I are friends... he's the love that pushes me down the stairs but makes up for it the next morning.
Jack, however, Jack talks so sweet and then gives me a bloody nose and laughs while he kicks mes in the mouth just to make sure I understood him.
Eddie told me this evening he likes me just fine when Jose and I are together. We're happy. We have an understanding.
But Jack.. Well, Jack Makes me angry and mean. I just nod and laugh and what can I say other than, "Yes, hunny. Jack always was 'harley's drink. And Jose is mine. And I'm a fairly happy person. But 'harley... well, she's manic. and Jack just helps push her over that abyss."
things which plague me
why is the soap container always the dirtiest thing in the kitchen?
i think there may be subliminal messages in my favourite books.. otherwise, why would I be forced to re-read them over and over again instead of choosing out of the 20 books I HAVEN'T read?
how did I manage to shut my fingers in the door TWICE this week?
why do you have to spend money to earn money?
why do i hate driving my recycling to the recycling bin?
why do i feel guilty for not cleaning something in my house right now?
HOW IN THE HELL DID I SPEND TWO HOURS LOOKING AT FLAIR?!
why do I want a baby when I don't want a baby?
why do I have a hard time getting rid of the toys Aurora doesn't play with anymore?
how do dust bunnies the size of texas get into my closet?
why can I only think of clever things to write about when I'm nowhere I can write?
why do people get upset when you point out the spelling errors in their fanfiction?
why are the curtains too heavy for the curtain rod?
where am I going to put my turtle plant holder when Chelsea takes the piano?
i think there may be subliminal messages in my favourite books.. otherwise, why would I be forced to re-read them over and over again instead of choosing out of the 20 books I HAVEN'T read?
how did I manage to shut my fingers in the door TWICE this week?
why do you have to spend money to earn money?
why do i hate driving my recycling to the recycling bin?
why do i feel guilty for not cleaning something in my house right now?
HOW IN THE HELL DID I SPEND TWO HOURS LOOKING AT FLAIR?!
why do I want a baby when I don't want a baby?
why do I have a hard time getting rid of the toys Aurora doesn't play with anymore?
how do dust bunnies the size of texas get into my closet?
why can I only think of clever things to write about when I'm nowhere I can write?
why do people get upset when you point out the spelling errors in their fanfiction?
why are the curtains too heavy for the curtain rod?
where am I going to put my turtle plant holder when Chelsea takes the piano?
21.4.08
18.4.08
The universe would like a moment
I was about to say begrudgingly say the universe has been patiently tapping me on the shoulder, softly saying, "tracylea......if you have a moment." and then I spilled coffee on my keyboard. So instead I'm going to tell you the truth.
The universe has only so much patience. The first few moments of the soft tapping certainly weren't enough to get my attention. I didn't slow down. I didn't stop to breathe. I plowed right through, what I now see was, my hasty decision making. I thought I had it all figured out.
But I was so busy thinking myself smart and beautiful I didn't quite hear the universe firmly state, "You are no match for my kung fu, silly (I actually think she used a stronger word here, but again I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt, for now)."
I know, I know. I complain when life gets boring. Sometimes I miss my eccentric soap opera days of high school, college and young adulthood. But really. No, REALLY! I can only take so much more of this without imbibing copious amounts of tequila and I don't think the universe would like that.
Where to begin? Well, I think the universe is telling me to slow down. and what's going to FINALLY Get my attention. Money. Doesn't it always?
End of March: Hotel loses my travel bag with my glasses and hundreds of dollars of skin care and makeup. I manage not to rant and rave and cry. I smile and nod, "yes, this is my fault. i should have paid more attention." I purchase new glasses. $500.00. "I will get reimbursed for this through flex benefits. No worries. Oh! But to make sure I have money to pay for the trip and JUST IN CASE, I'll get a bank advance."
I am sure this will ensure I have enough money for the HOUSE PAYMENT! But instead the reimbursement (because my genius self had it DIRECT DEPOSITED so it wouldn't take longer) cancelled out my advance. The bank decided I had enough money to pay it back now. So my little bank account, instead of having $1100 for the house payment now has about $200.00.
I, of course, made some money with Mary Kay and deposited that and put whatever I could to the house payment. Eddie ignores me telling him and Pays the ENTIRE house payment and would like to know when i will have $1200 to pay him back.
That is when the universe hit me with her prius and seriously did some brain damage. I essentially "LOSE" all that money I already put down. Money I WOULDN'T have to pay him back.. except he walks around with his fingers in his ears, softly humming to himself 24/7 so he can't hear ANYTHING I say.
"I'll get through this," I say and I take a deep breath.
And then the phone call from the hotel, "You never claimed your travel bag from Baggage claim."
"WHAT!"
"you called lost and found, but didn't check baggage claim."
"No, I called baggage claim and they couldn't find it, again, and they checked my room and couldn't find it and TRANSFERRED ME TO LOST AND FOUND and they only turned it in 3 WEEKS BLOODY LATER!"
So here I sit with my beautiful shiny new pink glasses on my face and spilled coffee on my keyboard and wonder what I have to do to hide from the universe.
The universe has only so much patience. The first few moments of the soft tapping certainly weren't enough to get my attention. I didn't slow down. I didn't stop to breathe. I plowed right through, what I now see was, my hasty decision making. I thought I had it all figured out.
But I was so busy thinking myself smart and beautiful I didn't quite hear the universe firmly state, "You are no match for my kung fu, silly (I actually think she used a stronger word here, but again I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt, for now)."
I know, I know. I complain when life gets boring. Sometimes I miss my eccentric soap opera days of high school, college and young adulthood. But really. No, REALLY! I can only take so much more of this without imbibing copious amounts of tequila and I don't think the universe would like that.
Where to begin? Well, I think the universe is telling me to slow down. and what's going to FINALLY Get my attention. Money. Doesn't it always?
End of March: Hotel loses my travel bag with my glasses and hundreds of dollars of skin care and makeup. I manage not to rant and rave and cry. I smile and nod, "yes, this is my fault. i should have paid more attention." I purchase new glasses. $500.00. "I will get reimbursed for this through flex benefits. No worries. Oh! But to make sure I have money to pay for the trip and JUST IN CASE, I'll get a bank advance."
I am sure this will ensure I have enough money for the HOUSE PAYMENT! But instead the reimbursement (because my genius self had it DIRECT DEPOSITED so it wouldn't take longer) cancelled out my advance. The bank decided I had enough money to pay it back now. So my little bank account, instead of having $1100 for the house payment now has about $200.00.
I, of course, made some money with Mary Kay and deposited that and put whatever I could to the house payment. Eddie ignores me telling him and Pays the ENTIRE house payment and would like to know when i will have $1200 to pay him back.
That is when the universe hit me with her prius and seriously did some brain damage. I essentially "LOSE" all that money I already put down. Money I WOULDN'T have to pay him back.. except he walks around with his fingers in his ears, softly humming to himself 24/7 so he can't hear ANYTHING I say.
"I'll get through this," I say and I take a deep breath.
And then the phone call from the hotel, "You never claimed your travel bag from Baggage claim."
"WHAT!"
"you called lost and found, but didn't check baggage claim."
"No, I called baggage claim and they couldn't find it, again, and they checked my room and couldn't find it and TRANSFERRED ME TO LOST AND FOUND and they only turned it in 3 WEEKS BLOODY LATER!"
So here I sit with my beautiful shiny new pink glasses on my face and spilled coffee on my keyboard and wonder what I have to do to hide from the universe.
15.4.08
a new impression of laundry
Aurora's perspective usually makes chores more enjoyable. She loves to vacuum, so I too get a kick out of vacuuming. She likes to dust, so I don't mind dusting more often. The laundry, however, is probably my favourite chore now.
As Aurora pulls items out of the dryer she likes to name them, "Sockies, shuurt, pirate (bandanna), jacket, boobies (bra)."
I would never have thought pirates and boobies would leap out of my dryer, but now it's almost a daily occurrence.
As Aurora pulls items out of the dryer she likes to name them, "Sockies, shuurt, pirate (bandanna), jacket, boobies (bra)."
I would never have thought pirates and boobies would leap out of my dryer, but now it's almost a daily occurrence.
14.4.08
Shameless sell out? I don't CARE!
Essential Guide to The X-Files Movie: 8 Critical Episodes Handpicked By The Series Creator (Chris Carter)
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This title will be released on July 1, 2008.
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Fox Home Entertainment presents an exclusive insider’s pass to the science-fiction television phenomenon just in time for its second trip to the big screen when “THE X-FILES” REVELATIONS descends onto a two-disc DVD collection July 8th.
Selected by eight-time Emmy® Award nominated series creator Chris Carter himself, all eight full hour episodes in the compilation include special on-camera introductions by Carter and producer Frank Spotnitz, revealing why each were chosen and how they relate to the highly anticipated feature film, invading theaters on July 25th.
Also featured on the set is the February 2008 WonderCon panel session with Carter and Spotnitz, as well as series stars David Duchovny (Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Scully), making their first fan convention appearance together in several years and taking questions from rabid “X-Philes,” in an interview spanning over 38 minutes.
These eight essential episodes – “Pilot,” “Beyond the Sea,” “The Host,” “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose,” “Memento Mori,” “The Post-Modern Prometheus,” “Bad Blood” and “Milagro” – span seasons 1–6 and cover a variety of paranormal and unexplained cases centering on alien abductions, psychic phenomenon and life forms not quite human that set the stage for the eagerly anticipated sequel.
As an added bonus, the DVD set also features the theatrical teaser trailer along with a free Hollywood Movie Money ticket (valued at $8.50 U.S. / $10 Canada) to see the sequel in theaters.
I would normally be shocked and horrified about this, but I'm going to buy it all the same. I am very excited to see some of my (and I'm sure MILLIONS of others) favourite episodes listed as essential to the new movie.. "Clyde Bruckman," "Memento Mori, "PMP", "Bad Blood" and "Milagro" are CLASSIC Scully.. Scully at her best, her funniest, Scully at her sexiest and her most heart-breaking.
Although I do not see "Tithonus" listed I can only hope they will delve more deeply into "Clyde"'s vision of Scully never dying.
And as my favourite Bucked-tooth Mulder would say, "Don't say I never did NUTHIN' For ya."
List Price: $22.98
Amazon Price: $16.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
You Save: $5.99 (26%)
This title will be released on July 1, 2008.
Pre-order now!
Fox Home Entertainment presents an exclusive insider’s pass to the science-fiction television phenomenon just in time for its second trip to the big screen when “THE X-FILES” REVELATIONS descends onto a two-disc DVD collection July 8th.
Selected by eight-time Emmy® Award nominated series creator Chris Carter himself, all eight full hour episodes in the compilation include special on-camera introductions by Carter and producer Frank Spotnitz, revealing why each were chosen and how they relate to the highly anticipated feature film, invading theaters on July 25th.
Also featured on the set is the February 2008 WonderCon panel session with Carter and Spotnitz, as well as series stars David Duchovny (Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Scully), making their first fan convention appearance together in several years and taking questions from rabid “X-Philes,” in an interview spanning over 38 minutes.
These eight essential episodes – “Pilot,” “Beyond the Sea,” “The Host,” “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose,” “Memento Mori,” “The Post-Modern Prometheus,” “Bad Blood” and “Milagro” – span seasons 1–6 and cover a variety of paranormal and unexplained cases centering on alien abductions, psychic phenomenon and life forms not quite human that set the stage for the eagerly anticipated sequel.
As an added bonus, the DVD set also features the theatrical teaser trailer along with a free Hollywood Movie Money ticket (valued at $8.50 U.S. / $10 Canada) to see the sequel in theaters.
I would normally be shocked and horrified about this, but I'm going to buy it all the same. I am very excited to see some of my (and I'm sure MILLIONS of others) favourite episodes listed as essential to the new movie.. "Clyde Bruckman," "Memento Mori, "PMP", "Bad Blood" and "Milagro" are CLASSIC Scully.. Scully at her best, her funniest, Scully at her sexiest and her most heart-breaking.
Although I do not see "Tithonus" listed I can only hope they will delve more deeply into "Clyde"'s vision of Scully never dying.
And as my favourite Bucked-tooth Mulder would say, "Don't say I never did NUTHIN' For ya."
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