jumanji_jo

It's been a freaky little while for me. January saw the anniversary of my accident that pretty much sent all my plans down the chute (yes, folks, that chute), as well as and more importantly to me, the death of my grandmother. I won't go on a freakout session (did that already), but suffice it to say, she was a great woman, and I miss her terribly still.

My trip to Canada is looming ever nearer, and have been prepping for that, and I thought getting through quite well, too, when it struck. I was in the mall, picked up a few things, and was going to buy some tees for my sister's kids when I realized my wallet was no longer in my bag. Searched all over the mall, asked everywhere... it's gone. No credit cards but one, but I had U.S. and Canadian in it (6 and 5 to 1 respectively)...everything. I had to go to my bank immediately and report the card loss (crying like a twit) and feeling pretty sorry for myself.

Then, when I'd gotten home and calmed down, relaxed, put on the T.V. I saw the report about Florida. Perspective is really incredible. I had great people help me at the bank, my sister, father and nephew were with me at the mall and the bank, helping and consoling me, and my Mom came home to check on me, and gave me all the foreign exchange she had 'no arguments'.

Think about what's going right in your life tonight, and place the proper value on it.

(don't worry, I'll stop being preachy and be back to my bitchy self soon!)

I know I haven't posted in ages, but things have been busy. My Mom's been on an 'entertaining' kick,so I've been cooking Italian dinner for 20+ people, as well as helping with all the set up work, too. It's been great, though. Friends and family visited from Canada that we haven't seen in ages, and there were lots of laughs. As usual, the goodbyes lasted hours.

Other than that, the usual, working, hanging out with friends and family, etc. Saturday night is scheduled for a sleepover for me and my sister's three kids. There will be no sleep for me, as any sleeping arrangement made generally winds up with me dangling over the side of the bed with a little person suctioned onto my spine. I don't get it, but there it is.

Well, it's finally organized, and I'm heading back to Toronto for a couple of weeks in February. I know what you're thinking... 'cold!', but I wilt in heat, and rejuvenate in the cold, so I'm totally psyched.My sister's going to take time off, so it'll really be great. And while visiting new places is great, the great thing about revisiting somewhere is knowing where you're going and how to get there- it DOES save time.

All in all, can't wait.

Oops! Should have had a picture of Pete as well. While more my Mom's cat than mine, still part of the family!

Am feeling laid back today, so figured I'd update. I gave notice this week, and have also had a bunch of commissions lately, so am feeling myself getting more on line. Happy thoughts!

By the way, am meeting tuluum today for coffee- looking forward to it. Only one problem: we eventually have to go home!

One question: What's your choice when it comes to coffeetime- favourite order at your local cafe...

how many of you out there actually consider your job your 'career'... like a calling, or the goal you had, rather than a way to get a paycheck? I throw myself into every job I do, commit myself to doing the best I can, but that doesn't mean that's what I want to do forever!

I find myself less and less sure of what I eventually WANT to do, and even worse, less sure I'll get to do it. I hear my boss talking and planning, and she talks about 'us' and 'the future' and things like that- she plans to have me here for some time. I want to have my own business in another country in a year's time!

Will I get to 50 or 60 and look back, and regret I settled into a comfortable position, or gave up security and dove feet first into the unknown... or will I even be thinking about happiness by then?

While I was not around for the 'show of concern' session directed at Tuluum last night, I would like to sound in on it. It was intimated to me (and correct me if I'm wrong), that she was in 'need of professional help'due to her 'erratic mood swings'.

Actually, that was one patch with two upsets, all in one, and she has rallied quite well; hence the up-and-down impression you got. Please remember, you just get snippets of her feelings at that particular moment, not an overall picture of her mental state. I assure you, I would have recommended professional help if it was needed, but it isn't. Right now she just needs smiles and hugs while going through a tough time (wich I must say I think she's dealing with very well).

While I cannot give details (it's not for me to impart), I will tell you that she has made a real effort to become proactive in her life and situation, but, as everyone does, will have those moments of doubt (I defy anyone to say they don't go through the same thing at some point in their life!)Either way, she's been writing, working on a variety of projects, and generally keeping busy. We talk regularly, see each other regularly, and LAUGH (yes laugh) REGULARLY.

To all the concerned citizens, please consider the bible, and remember-
People who live in glass houses... (you know the rest)

(and by the way, I'm not religeous, but that just makes sense to me)

I have to admit, I always feel so out of the loop when it comes to music with you guys. I don't listen to a bunch of the stuff you listen to, and find it hard to relate.

Last four songs I listened to today-
The joker cover by Fatboy Slim and Bootsie Collins,
Flagpolesitta by Harvey Danger
Walk this way cover by Hayseed Dixie
and
the Hawaii 5-o theme.

Does anyone else ever wonder what the others are talking about, or is it just me?

Am feeling sick. Don't you hate when it's not a real 'sick', just that yuck feeling inside? Sometimes, what I wouldn't give for a little bloodshed, just to make you feel validated!

Had a dream with a building housing a bunch of different 'fountain rooms' (it's a dream, waddaya want from me?) My cat wound up getting into one of the rooms and diving repeatedly into the water, scrambling to get out each time. The dream ended with a bellyflop off a small cliff. Any suggestions on meanings would be interesting.(nb- the cat was not harmed)

Sometimes I think that maybe there was one small decision that brought me here, some single small choice that deviated my entire life. And I don't mean take this job or that, but, more like, I really don't feel like going out tonight, or I'll take the bus instead of the subway. And maybe I would have met someone who would have made me happy, personally or professionally- opened all those closed doors.

I know there are some great things in my life, but it's funny- you always think about the other side of the coin. Wonder.

Your love is... by ChibiMarronchan
Your name is...
Your kiss is...	breath taking
Your hugs are...	warm
Your eyes...	light up a day
Your touch is...	the only thing I desire
Your smell is...	beautiful
Your smile is...	encouraging
Your love is...	eternal
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At a press conference in London yesterday, Paul McCartney was asked if, in the light of his recent separation, he thought he would ever go down on one knee again.

He said he wasn't sure, but that he would prefer that the media refer to her as Heather.


....okay, let's hear it! :D

Well, I wanted to start with something intellectual and greenpeace-y. Then my neighbour's car alarm went off- twice- and I realized that's not gonna happen.
How many out there have and use car alarms?
I've come to the conclusion they have outlived their purpose. I mean, car alarms go off so often for no reason, no-one really takes them on any more. So, what purpose do they really serve?
Curious what feedback I get on this.

Also, why do they always go off in the middle of the night with no provocation?

Have just been introduced to LiveJournal and don't know my way around very well yet. Am looking for people who have a healthy interest in books, music, movies and leather ;)

I currently live in Trinidad (Caribbean) and run a bookstore *highly exciting*. I'm also a sideline artist and addicted to chocolate (dark), Eddie Izzard, Daily Show, Jeopardy!, The Wizard of Oz, Muppet Show and would become catatonic without my morning cup of coffee.

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