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I’m a Snotty Roadmonkey

May 30, 2004 | 5 Comments

Now that sounds like the title of an interesting song…

But seriously, I liked this. I didn’t realize I’ve been so many places! I get around, baby.

I’ve visited all of the states that are shown in red. Apparently I must have some innate fear of the South and East that keeps me from venturing there. (I heard that, Johnny Reb. Don’t worry, I’ll get there when I’m ready.)

Create your own personalized map of the USA

In other news, I am sneezing my freaking head off today and my eyes are all red and puffy. So charming. It’s from all the tree pollen blowing around.

If you are having allergy symptoms today, just know that I feel your pain. Siblings in Snottiness we shall be. ((((Hugging your drippy-nosed self. Awww.))))

More later, gang. I’m feeling squirrelly and need to go find some trouble to get into. ~ ~ ~

On memorials and such.

May 30, 2004 | 2 Comments

I?m was just sitting here watching paint dry ? literally ? so I thought that I might as well write a little something. A watched canvas never dries, you know.

Did you see the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington on TV yesterday? It?s awe-inspiring. Beautiful structural elements, all of the water fountains, and so much patriotic symbolism combined to make such a wonderful tribute. I felt so proud to be an American as I watched the ceremony. It was just the morale boost I?ve needed lately with all of the war news weighing so heavy on my brain. I hope that everyone who watched it also felt a great surge of confidence in our military and the good we can accomplish in the world when we all work together.

I definitely have to put this memorial on my ?Go See? list. Normally there isn?t much that could get me to venture into Washington D.C., but this has really struck a chord with me.

There was one surreal moment when I was watching that stirred up some fear in me. It was when President Bush was speaking and suddenly jet planes could be heard flying overhead. My first thought was ?Terrorists!? ? and I swear, the sound even threw Bush off pace with his speech, too. The planes passed within a minute or so, and then I got a little pissed that the first thing I thought of was that we were under attack again. I really dislike the fact that I don?t feel totally safe in my own country anymore ? it?s as if a sort of sweet naivet? (one that everyone deserves to have) was stolen on 9-11 and no one in America will ever feel that degree of innocence again.

Today I decided that when we are victorious in this current situation and the memorial for the veterans of The War on Terrorism is constructed, I?ll be donating as much time, talent and money as I possibly can. The least I can do is help to make it a fitting tribute for everyone who is fighting for our freedom and safety at this very moment. I am truly thankful for them.

Ps. Don’t forget to check out the official website of the Memorial. Lots of nice photos and loaded with good information!

A new Friday meme to try!

May 28, 2004 | 1 Comment

Since the Friday Five is now defunct, I’ve been on the lookout for a new meme to play at the end of the week. This one looks promising: The Friday Foofah! Don’t ask me what a foofah is, because I have no idea — heh. But we’re playing it now, so lets go…

This week’s questions are about Actions and Reactions.

1. When upset do you: scurry off to a corner to recover alone, growl at the hapless people who’re silly enough to be near you, or continue as if nothing happened while burning up inside?

I may leave the room for a while to compose myself if I am crying or feel like I am on the verge of smacking the crap out of someone who is just begging for it. At other times, I might grumble and growl at anyone who isn?t wise enough to leave me alone if I?m pissed. But trust me, there is no way I can continue on as if nothing is wrong when I am angry or upset. It?s like I am missing the bone in my brain that allows me to do that.

I don?t think that a bad thing, though. People pretty much always know where they stand with me and usually don?t have to guess what I am thinking.

2. One of your best friends turns out to be saying hurtful and untrue things behind your back. You don’t want to believe it - but it’s true. Would you confront them, ignore them, or wail and scream privately but act as if nothing happened to their face ? (Or any other reactions)

Well, if I have absolute proof that they were doing it, of course I would want to talk to them face-to-face about it. I?d want to give them a chance to explain their actions and make amends — which would include going to all of the people they told the hurtful and untrue things to and admit they were lying and doing something wrong. If they weren?t willing to do those things, I?d probably write them off as a friend at that point.

3. When a situation arises where you’re accused of being the party that’s at fault, is your first reaction to: make an excuse to defend yourself, start analyzing your behavior to see if the accusation is true, or immediately accept that it must have been you?

My first reaction would be to start analyzing the things I did to see if I did something wrong somewhere. God knows, I can be the Queen of Fuck-Ups at times. I?d never put any catastrophe past me.

However, I gave up making excuses for myself and other people a long time ago. There may be plausible reasons for stupid behavior, but in my opinion, those reasons never really justify it. I?ve found that the best thing to do is admit my mistakes, take responsibility for them, and do better next time. It never fails to help me ? and seemingly, others around me ? grow from the experience. Humility is a wonderful thing.

Hmmm. Those answers all seemed a bit Oprah-esque, but then again, so did the questions. Let’s see what happens next week.

More later, dudes. I’m off to work in the studio for awhile — should be fun!

:)~

May 27, 2004 | 1 Comment

Easy!? I ain’t easy…

Well, hello there…

May 27, 2004 | Leave a Comment

My Bad Tooth
(Just kidding!)

Me and my holey grin are back at the keyboard. It?s the weirdest thing: the tooth extraction site has been no problem at all ? hardly even any pain, except when I brush around the area. However, the Vicodin gave me a migraine and had me puking until last night. I took two doses of it before I figured out that it was the cause. Right now the sorest thing on me is my ribcage from hurling repeatedly. Bad, bad, nasty bad.

But I?m up and dancing again now, so that?s all that matters. I declare Tooth Pull Drama 2004 to be over and done with.

Any big plans for the holiday weekend? Nothing much going on here. Probably just the usual stuff and a little neighbor-watching for entertainment. Heh. I?m so predictable. Maybe they?ll have a big BBQ and there will be lots of drunken brawling in the yard! (They?re even more predictable.)

Agent J talked with Mama Dory the other night while I was passed out in bed with a pillow over my head. It sounds like Jessie and Mike?s wedding went smoothly and everything was beautiful. I am so happy that the weather cooperated ? the day before and the day after there were downpours, hailstorms and tornados throughout the Omaha area. But for their wedding day, the sun was shining and the temps were mild. Now that?s getting things off to a fortunate start, I say!

I?ll have to talk with Mom later and get more details. Hopefully I?ll be getting some pictures soon and I can post one here. It still upsets me that I missed my only niece?s wedding, but it couldn?t be helped, I guess. Maybe they will renew their vows sometime in the future and I can be there for that. With any luck, I won?t be 90-years-old and getting fitted for dentures that week.

I?ll close this for now, but will write again soon. Thanks to everyone who showed me love throughout this little bit of dental turmoil.

Especially you, Carol. You?re the best.

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