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**LET ME CLARIFY SOMETHING: IF YOU EMAIL ME A ONE WORD EMAIL, NUDE PHOTOS, SOLICIT KINK OR D/s PLAY IN INITIAL CONTACT, OR ARE VULGAR and/or RUDE IN FIRST IMPRESSION, YOU WILL BE IGNORED. ALSO, IF YOU ASK ME SOMETHING THAT I FEEL CAN BE ANSWERED BY MERELY READING MY PROFILE and/or JOURNAL, I AM GOING TO (by default) DEEM YOU AN IDIOT AND NOT RESPOND. ** (yes, I did just shout in my profile. No, there is not a need for you to point out that I'm being rude or not a sub).? *WARNING: All institutions and or individuals using this site or its associated sites for projects or personal - You do not have permission from me to use any of my profile or pictures in any form or forum both current and future. If you have or do, it will be considered a violation of my privacy and will be subject to legal action.* If you're looking for an ordinary girl, look at the next profile. If you're looking for unique and passionate, keep reading. Kindly skip my profile if you don't have an open mind or are Republican. I love snuggles, being outside, flea markets, traveling, road trips, massages, spending times with friends/family, good food/wine, hiking/pilates/zumba, cooking, flea markets, opera/theatre, the beach, boardgames, gambling, vodka..... and anything else that catches my attention. ?I'm an avid reader. I converted to a Kindle and read a book a day on average when life cooperates. I have a fondness for horror, drama, and memoirs. Movies are good.? Stimulate my mind and the rest follows.? **We're on a kink site. ?Obviously we have some interests in common. ?I'm not going to chat anything kink related initially. ?Sorry, not me. ?Talk to me as a person and get to know me. ?Yes, apparently I need to state this. Just because I'm a sexual being does NOT mean I want to discuss these things with some random person in an e-mail or IM window. I will mention in passing that I lean heavily towards a daddy/little girl dynamic (then again, that should be obvious considering my handle. Yes?)** I'm flawed. ?I'm FAR from perfect. ?I'd like to meet someone who can recognize, accept, and deal with the imperfections. ?Realizing I wouldn't be who I am today without them.? Personality wise, I'm an introvert and a wallflower. I have an adventurous side and love to try new things--interesting combo, but tis me. People mistake me as an extrovert when they either don't know me well or I'm really comfortable (I find this highly amusing). I am different, eclectic, and avant garde. I'm really good at: Taking care of people. Nurturing animals that need it most. Traveling. Teaching. Cooking when there's someone to cook for (going to need to be super inspired as I don't cook much at all these days). Anticipating the needs of others. Staying calm when everyone else is in a panic. Multi-tasking ?Reading like it is going out of style. Advocating for people. Blogging.? "I do not want to be the leader. I refuse to be the leader. I want to live darkly and richly in my femaleness. I want a man lying over me, always over me. His will, his pleasure, his desire, his life, his work, his sexuality the touchstone, the command, my pivot. I don?t mind working, holding my ground intellectually, artistically; but as a woman, oh, God, as a woman I want to be dominated. I don?t mind being told to stand on my own feet, not to cling, be all that I am capable of doing, but I am going to be pursued, fucked, possessed by the will of a male at his time, his bidding." ? Ana?Nin You should contact me if: 1. You live in NJ. If you're across the river just be sure you don't mind crossing it on occassion. Please be within an hour. Not too much to ask, is it? 2. You like cats and aren't allergic 3. You want children someday. If you have children, great! But if you aren't open to expanding your family size then please don't waste my time or yours, k? :-D 4. You think traveling is a *must* in life and you strive to blend in and *not* be a tourist 5. You can quote Ana?Nin 6. You can accept flaws and imperfections 7. You drive and/or can navigate public transportation. (I cannot believe I need to state this. Seriously? You want me to pick you up on a first "date". Umm, no thanks.) You simply want to make me laugh. Laughter is so important. ;)
5/25/2012 6:34:04 AM
Apparently my last post earned me hate mail WTF collarme? Ugh. If you have emailed me something serious and I haven't replied....kindly resend. I've had major wifi connection issues in South Africa.
5/24/2012 12:26:50 AM

hey! land back in the states on Satuday morning suupppeeerrrr early.  anyone care to do something this weekend?  The weather is supposed to be beautiful!

5/13/2012 12:57:50 PM
My birthday celebration weekend? Yeah, that hasn't gone as planned. I need a hug and snuggles. The new boy? His line for leaving... Ready? "always leave her wanting more...". Sure. Great. Not so sure you can expect THIS girl to be here waiting. I need a snuggle and time with him considering it will be almost three weeks before I see him again. Yeah, lost concept on him.
4/11/2012 7:09:32 PM
On the to do list: 1. Order the Kelby book on Lightroom 2. Finalize last minute stuff for South Africa. Yah know, like making a car reservation and other misc nonsense that is starting to make me nervous because I have put it off too long already (highly unlike me)? 3. Figure out what to wear for the mother/daughter portraits I'm having done with my mom on Friday. Suggestions? ?It has been 12+ years since we have had professional pics done and we have never had any done of just the two of us.... Speaking of photos.... I did my first staged portrait session today. *squee* I'm thrilled with the results and I can't believe I have waited so long to try my hand at this. I tried early this morning with a squirmy toddler and this evening with a super cooperative older kiddo. I'm not sure about my Lightroom editing but I'm really liking what I have done so far.? Speaking of Lightroom... Why didn't someone mention to me that if I disabled all the USB ports (except the one I was using to import from my camera) that Lightroom would stop freezing? ?Such a more pleasant experience now. :). I'm feeling a tiny bit more comfortable editing. I submitted 2 of 3 photos for this weeks assignment for my class: photos in full sun, haze/backlight, and golden hour.? What to do this weekend....what to do....
4/7/2012 4:15:57 PM
The family drama abounds right now. I am very glad that I am not invited to any family functions--the drama makes me want to *stab*?*stab*?*stab* a certain SIL and my lack of patience for her inability to see what is going on in front of her. ?GAH! ? On the other hand, perhaps my appearance tomorrow would be amusing? ?It would certainly cause an uproar. Ahh, would be worthy of being a fly in the wall for it--that is for certain. ?Unfortunately, I don't think I could bite my tongue if I were to show up.? So..... My being home this weekend means I have the cleanest apartment. Sigh. I've been home a full seven days now. ?I've recovered from my fourteen day work trip and I'm ready to go back to work. ?Although I'm slightly annoyed my boss emailed me and asked me to come in early on Monday. Umm, no?? Why does it have to be so difficult to find someone to snuggle up with? ?Hell, at this point I will even settle for a dinner companion. I've been home for seven days and this being home solo with no one to talk to is driving me slowly insane.... Or perhaps I am already there? :-P I started my next level of the photography class. Woah! ?Talk about being in over my head. I wish I would have realized that I needed to know how to use Lightroom 4 to take this class. Had I known, I probably would have taken an intro Lightroom class first. Regardless, I've spent quite a bit of time this week arguing with my aging and broken laptop and Lightroom.... Contemplating tossing it out the fucking window. ?I submitted my first week assignment this morning so wondering about my feedback. ?As long as I don't compare myself to anyone in the class I think I'm doing okay. I look at everyone else's assignments and panic that mine isn't good enough. ?Ahhh, the life of a perfectionist. ? I can't believe South Africa is around the corner.... Now if only I would get on the ball and finalize the last few details..... I am purposefully procrastinating here. ? I hate going to bed alone. I hate waking up alone. /whine?
4/2/2012 6:50:40 PM
I don't think I will ever understand the appeal of professional televised sports.? It's been a long and drawn out day. The smart thing would of been to go home after everything that has happened today. ?Instead? Yeah, I'm sitting at the bar typing on my iPad waiting for nachos. ?As if any of this will make me feel better?? The family drama that is happening right now is breaking my heart. Part of me was hoping my brother was oblivious to some of the stuff going on....that perhaps he would have an excuse for behaving so badly. Turns out he is aware and is still behaving like pond scum. ?Sigh. ? I'm off work till April 9th. ?I hate comp time. ?It is nice to have a day or two off after working 24/7 for fourteen days. But this comp time sucks.... I hate forced time off. ? I need a snuggle. Or five snuggles.? Did I mention I rocked my photography class for March? :-D. That being said, the next session began today and WOAH am I in over my head. ?I might have rushed into this next class a bit too fast.....?
4/2/2012 6:09:21 PM
yes, I am *that* girl sitting at the bar with her iPad and her iPhone drinking a cocktail and sitting alone.
4/1/2012 7:37:52 PM
Is off till April 9th from work. Yippee!!!!!
3/27/2012 8:02:37 AM
I have to say, I'm NOT a fan of all the down time I have had the past two or three days. Talk about time passing SLOWLY.
3/24/2012 6:32:07 PM
Experiences like the first few days of this trip make me wonder if I'm cut out for a position that could potentially include a lot of travel. Part of me says yes if I can control a large portion of what goes on. But having to follow everyone else's lead? ?I honestly don't know.? I miss my cats.? I need a snuggle. And a hug.? Did I mention I miss my cats?? I'm having a good time taking photos here for my class. It is interesting to see how my pictures have changed and I can tell the errors and where SOME of my mistakes are before I even look at them. This is HUGE! ?I feel like a doofus most of the time taking so my photos. Everyone's line to me now when they start to complain about me snapping photos: "This is life with a photography student in the house. At least we get some nice photos out of the deal." Trying to not take offense but it is hard. *frown*? My parent's cat went missing this week but she was found and returned to the local vet who promptly called my mom and let her know that someone had found the cat. I want so badly to scold my mom for the stupidity of letting an indoor cat spend time in the backyard---but I'm refraining. Not my cat. *frown*? It is physically and emotionally exhausting being around so many people 24/7 on this trip and having to be *nice* and *sweet* and *perky*.?
3/17/2012 2:56:52 PM
I'm trying SO FUCKING HARD to not cry here while I'm sitting on the plane flying to Charleston. Resistance is sort of futile. Why on earth I thought it would be a good idea to talk with the latest doofus about whether or not he wanted to see me or not while while I'm in transit for work is beyond me. Not really. More so because the uncertainty is more than I can deal with. I needed to know and part of me was fairly certain I knew his answer. I am SO FUCKING TIRED of being judged for who I am. I am beyond tired of feeling like I need to justify who I am and the decisions I've made to get where I am in life. I AM SO FUCKING TIRED OF TRYING TO CONVINCE PEOPLE I AM A GOOD PERSON. Yes, I am bipolar. Yes, I have herpes. Yes, I have six cats. Yes, I was kicked out of college. Yes, my credit is horrid. Yes, I'm involved in the kink world. Yes, I have a job that makes me the hired help. I'm still me. I wouldn't change of it. Why on earth is it SO FUCKING HARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SEE PAST ALL THIS AND SEE ***ME***. I can dream, right? This is me sitting on a plane crying. This is me needing to justify in a very few short minutes why I've been crying to my boss. #14daysandcountingtillicomehome
3/17/2012 11:39:45 AM
I am pacing at the airport in tears. G'luck trying to hide them from my boss. Seriously, I am so fucking sick of men with no balls.? Maybe I should be grateful in the latest asshats honesty? ?I see COWARD.?
3/15/2012 2:19:11 PM
Overall, I'd rate this a pretty decent week off of work (considering I didn't hop on an plane and go anywhere, it's been okay). I will be glad to go back to work tomorrow. Yes I'm one of those. Tomorrow I go back to work and promptly get on a plane for a HUGE fourteen day work trip. I did this trip last year and it was an overwhelming amount of work but I still managed to enjoy myself. ? Did I mention it's a lot of work? ?My responsibilities and duties multiply 50x over the next two weeks. ? But I'm off nine days when I get back on the 31st. So, yay?? I got my laptop back tonight from a friend who had been tinkering with it to fix it so it would run.?Not sure if I'm taking the laptop on the work trip or not.... Appears I can do everything I need on my iPad. A mani and pedi in a few minutes and that will be the end of vacation. ?*sad sigh*?
3/13/2012 11:31:40 PM
The headache I woke up this morning with took its sweet time leaving. I'm guessing the triggers right now are the high pollen count and my wacky sleep schedule (umm, gee, you think?! It is almost 2:30am and I'm writing). It helps when I remember that sometimes the best remedy for getting rid of a headache is merely getting out of bed and starting my day---sometimes wallowing in the pain and not starting my day is the worst.possible.solution. I'm seriously struggling with my photography class. Can we say lost and confused? Ready? "T is LOST AND CONFUSED!!!!!". There. It was said. As happy as I am to be using my brain for a change....not digging this feeling dumb and not knowing what the fuck I'm doing nonsense. Kindly remind me why men don't bother to say they aren't interested? Why men cease communication? So frustrating for things to *appear* to be going well and then poof! the man vanishes. *headdesk* It never gets an easier being honest.... I'm tired. Over tired. I wish someone would have invited me to SXSW. I would have loved to have gone. Maybe one year I will get to go. To SXSW and to Burning Man. Bucket list people. Bucket List. The carpet person stopped in briefly this afternoon and it looks like he can stretch and fix my carpeting this week and do so for a reasonable price. So yay? I'm procrastinating because I don't want to go to bed alone.
3/12/2012 1:02:33 PM
It's one of those days where I don't know if I'm coming or going---my head is spinning and I.do.not.like.the.feeling. Such a spinning feeling that even a quick trip to the beach couldn't relieve the sensation. Out of sorts much? ?I've been like this for a few days now. This feeling of drifting and not knowing what is going on. Sleeping too much (yet it feeling too little) and not keeping to a regular schedule. Ahhh, manic much? ? Feeling very overwhelmed with the photography class I'm taking. When will I realize I don't do well with school? ?Part of me loves the challenge and the freedom of the online class. The other part of me? ?Yeah, freaking out by the lack of guidance in real time. The conversation of unicorns came up last night (now that is a conversation I don't get to have everyday). It's funny... Some of the most memorable and fun experiences I've had intimately have been as either the unicorn or when a unicorn joined. I agree that finding one is indeed like finding a needle in a haystack but I do think the search is worth the effort. I found (and perhaps to some extent still feel this way) that being a third is significantly easier then having a full-time partner. The drama is minimal if the right couple is found and ideally similar interests are there so it's like getting two very close friends for the price of one. :) My experiences taught me that the three way dynamic quickly became more intimate and personal then a 1:1 could be. Why? ?Perhaps dealing with three different people at once? ?It intrigues me that many bif's in a couple look for a unicorn but they themselves have never been one. How do you know the expectations then? ?Making the switch from being a unicorn to having one join my last LT partner join us was a natural progression and it was AMAZING. I was sad when it ended and we actively looked for someone else but it never happened. On petting and talking. Know how you pet a cat (see that coming?!)? ?You start slowly on their back and then their head.... Maybe their ears...... Long strokes and you snuggle the kitty up. Right? ?If you're an animal person at least. Otherwise you've tossed the cat off of you! :). ?Me... I love the petting and being touched. But if you don't TALK to me while you're petting me, might as well forget it. The kitty you're petting is probably walking around initially being all aloof and not sure of she wants to sit down and snuggle. But if you coax her and talk to her just the right way.... It will happen. How do I explain this to people *facepalm*? ?No, I just don't relax. Talk and pet me nice and I'll agree to just about anything. :) This is me rambling. This is me nursing a headache and being overtired. By the way, beware the girl who is quiet and looks innocent. Looks and first appearances are so deceiving.
3/10/2012 10:01:47 PM
....Hours later the little girl in me is still tantruming over having to go to bed tonight alone. Perhaps I did get my hopes up prematuly that there would be snuggles tonight. That I would be held and not wake up alone. So much for that. Note to self, ask for specifics before you start looking forward to snuggles and not waking up alone. I assume too much. No, you don't need to say a word. At least the cats snuggle, right? Le sigh.
3/5/2012 6:11:04 AM
The plague has left and I'm feeling much better. Yay!? The vegetarian festival was okay on Saturday. Can't say I was terribly impressed---I don't enjoy events where half the vendors don't accept Visa and I'm crammed in an exhibit hall like a sardine. ?I went to the Philadelphia Flower Show yesterday and that was AMAZING. I spent HOURS there wandering and gawking at the displays. What talent and such beautiful flowers. ?This years theme was Hawaii based so I was in seventh heaven.? I've had my SLR on auto mode all weekend after getting a crash course on making the switch from auto to manual on Friday from a good friend. ?My photograohy class started last night and I'm less stressed..... Slightly. It's been fun seeing my photos change just from Friday to Sunday. I can't wait to see how they will change in the next several weeks as I take this class! ;)? How was everyone's weekend??
2/27/2012 8:38:51 AM
It has been one of those weekends where I think I'm more tired on Monday then I was on Friday. Scratch that, I don't even need to think about it. I know I'm more tired. ? The Coffee and Tea Festival? ?The only thing worth commenting on was the barista competition that was going on. Was standing room only so even my appreciation of that was limited. ?Lots of coffee and tea samples to be had but ALL the vendors were serving their products way tooooo hot so my mouth was scorched after my second cup. Talk about not being able to taste anything! :(? Side trip to the MOMA afterwards and that was cool. Was there till closing time and the new foreclosure exhibit is by far one of the best exhibits I've seen the MOMA do. ? I started losing my voice Saturday night and now it is totally gone. ?Occasionally I get a squeak out but I'm pretty much useless to talk to which is going to make work exceptionally challenging the next few days.? Right now I totally want to go back to bed for a very long slumber.?
2/24/2012 10:23:16 AM
It has been a *long* week of not feeling well. Mix in taking care of a few other people who are also not feeling well and I.am.exhausted. However, very much looking forward to the weekend. Why? For the simple fact that no one is clinging on me whining my name and needing *something* from my existence. Ready to go home to the cats and just relax. Seriously? A wind alert for tomorrow? Boo! And the best groupon find of the week---a discount on two tickets for whale watching off Cape May. I haven't been to down that way since I celebrated my 18th birthday at a bed and breakfast there. Excited to have an excuse to make the long drive down there in the upcoming weeks (or months). Anyone have fun plans for the weekend? I will be at the Coffee and Tea Festival tomorrow.
2/21/2012 8:51:03 AM
Okay Universe, I got the memo. Apparently a long weekend that including *oodles* of fun means that I wake up at 2am this morning unable to breathe and coughing. Cue stuffy nose, congestion, and full force sickness. ?WTF?! ?Universe, you are cruel b*tch sometimes. ? In other news, I faxed credit card authorization for Kruger National Park this morning. Yay! ? Extremely grateful that it is a short work week. If I'm feeling like this now, I will only feel worse tomorrow.? /end whine
2/20/2012 7:09:24 AM
Happy President's Day! Who else is enjoying the day off? ;). Took my time waking up this morning and now trying to figure out what to do today.....
2/19/2012 2:14:38 PM
Hello Hello! I spent the weekend at Wicked Faire! What an amazing time. :) Lovely to be around such delightful and like minded people for a few days..... Home relaxing and sad that my plans for the night have canceled. :(
2/13/2012 6:57:16 PM
Apparently I'm off work on Monday. News to me! So, yay? :)
2/13/2012 4:31:20 AM
It truly IS the simple things---I LOVE getting ready for the day in my own apartment with my stuff (and not having to worry about being too loud, someone seeing me in my pajamas, drinking coffee as I mill about.... Petting a cat as I stand staring into space.) This is how to start the day. Not how I do it Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri mornings. Sigh. The compromises I make to have my job...... Now, to get out the door. Apartment, see you Friday afternoon!
2/12/2012 6:44:33 PM
According to what I am seeing on my Facebook and Twitter timeline, I very well may be one of a handful of people *not* watching the Grammy's. Honestly, I could care less who wins. ? I've had a pretty good weekend. ?How about you? ?How was your weekend??
2/12/2012 7:17:43 AM
Why is it so hard to find someone to eat Indian food with me?!?! ? Not related.... I have no idea what to do with myself today...... #firstworldproblems
2/11/2012 9:42:12 PM
Well, I didn't care for "Safe House". All the movie had going for it was that Denzel Washington played a lead character. ?Also saw "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close". Still trying to figure out exactly what I thought that movie was about before I sat down in my seat and starts watching. The little boy who played Leo was fantastic. I have a personal connection to 9/11 so the movie hit me very hard. ?There is one scene where Leo spills his guts to someone about his feelings and I was on the verge of hysterics in the theatre...... That specific scene captured my feelings almost perfectly. The cinematography was excellent, too . Still not sure would recommend the movie.? Did a hell of a lot of shopping today. Little errands that ended up costing oodles of money. ?Regardless, I feel like I accomplished much. Not totally sure why I am still awake at this hour. ? The wind outside is rattling the window and it feels like the house is moving. ? My car drives remarkably better since I had work done this morning. ?Yay! ?
2/11/2012 8:49:04 AM
Why oh why does it take soooooo long at Sears Auto to have new brakes, struts, and tires rotated? ?I've now been here four hours. On the bright side, as a Sear's rewards member I saved 10% off my total. Nice to save $150 on much needed car maintenance. ? As pretty as the white stuff is that is coming down outside..... Wish it would stop falling. ?People forget how to drive when any sort of precipitation falls from the sky.? The Fresh Direct delivery man was so funny this morning as he apologized repeatedly for waking me up this morning (delivery at 6:30am). I told him no worries as I needed to get up anyway. So nice to not have to lug groceries up to the third floor. Yay for indulgences! Saw "The Vow" last night. What an INCREDIBLE movie. ?I am so *not* a chick flick kind of girl. However, this movie made me cry. ?I want a Leo. ?Go see it!!! ?Going to go see "Safe House" this afternoon...... One of my cats started a new medication this week. ?My Petsitter had been giving it to her all week and I didn't actually believe her when she said the cat was taking the medicine with NO issues. Low and behold, I gave it to her this morning and she took it like a champ. Yay for compounding pharmacy! ? This week I signed up for my first.ever.photography class. ?I am nervous.excited.scared.excited all at once. ?Class starts March 1st. ? How goes your weekend? ?Any fun plans??
2/5/2012 5:28:35 PM
I'm betting I'm one of a select few that is *not* watching the Super Bowl. ? Work is at least distracting till 8pm..... Discovered tonight that Fresh Direct delivers in my area now! ?Score for not having to lug stuff up flights of stairs (my back is already thanking me)...
2/4/2012 6:16:00 PM
The weekend is ending early for me. *sniff*. Back to work tomorrow. ?Glad though because it gets me out of a few Superbowl party obligations. ? Just finished dinner at my favorite Chinese restaurant. Nomnomnom. ?So tasty! ?Steamed shrimp/chicken/beef on top of a mountain of veggies. ?Black bean sauce and brown rice on the side. ?I love this place. ?I joke with people that coming here cheers me up almost in minutes. ?The place is in what looks like an old railway car and the inside is painted this bright and cheery yellow (I had amazing yellow walls in my first apartment such good memories). The service is spotty but the food is outstanding... OCD kitty went to the vet this AM and now has her very.own.rx.for.prozac!! ?Totally crossing my fingers that the helps stop (or even reduce) her self harm. ? Had lunch with one if my closest chick friends. ?She is apparently still planning in tagging along when I head to South Africa in May. ?Really hoping she does come. ? I've dropped the ball and am late shopping for my mom's birthday present. ?Thank goodness for overnight shipping!
2/3/2012 9:31:37 AM
Still no clear cut answers re: mom and her trip to the emergency room. Talk about exhausting dealing with everything. Me? I'm not throwing up anymore and I feel okay *knock on wood*. Slight headache that will not.frakkin.leave. Regardless, doing much better then earlier in the week..... Watched "Big Miracle" this morning. Highly recommend. Great movie. Sitting in the theatre for "Woman in Black" now. I love horror flicks..... Oh, and the betta fish are doing okay. I have one that is super healthy looking and the other one I'm not sure is going to live longs.....
1/31/2012 8:15:39 PM
Forced time off of work this week to take care of family drama. Drama llama includes taking care of a sick parent and trying to figure out what triggered a trip to the emergency room. It is *always* something. How goes your week?
1/29/2012 3:10:25 PM
Yesterday I almost bought two betta fish but stopped myself thinking it was an impulse buy. ?Went back today and purchased them. *happy dance* Hard to believe at one time I had a 25gal salt water tank, 10gal fresh water tank, and a 5gal goldfish tank. ?Seems like yesterday.? The bettas look great in their new domiciles. Found these rockin' sphere 1gal tanks that are covered and have LED lights.? Having something to take care of makes me HAPPY.? :) How has your weekend been??
1/28/2012 9:26:21 AM
Apparently today is a day of running errands. So far checked off the list: mani/pedi, oil change, car wash, hair cut, much over due trip to the recycling center. ?Now out to lunch to my favorite Chinese restaurant. ? Are *you* doing anything fun today??
1/27/2012 7:29:02 PM
I have been off of work eleven hours and I'm already wishing it was Monday so I could go back to work. ? That means: 1. I have an awesome job that I love and I want to be there 2. I don't have nearly enough fun stuff to do on the weekend 3. ...........................
1/23/2012 7:33:54 AM
Ever have one of those weekends where you're just happy for Monday AND happy to go back to work? Yes, that was my weekend. How was your weekend? Any fun plans for the upcoming week?
1/22/2012 3:05:01 PM
Please tell me I'm not the only person NOT watching football this afternoon/evening? Feel free to chat my ear off.....
1/22/2012 8:07:10 AM
PSA: if you are allergic to cats please (pretty please) don't waste my time (or yours) and just skip my profile. In other news....my South Africa trip is just about totally booked. A few minor activity reservations to be made but otherwise good to go. It here aren't words for how excited I am! Physical therapy is slowly going. It is a process. My foot is almost back to what I think is the new "normal". My back? Meh. That is going to be a while. Regardless, I'm still happy with the results and lookin forward to being (mostly) pain free. Eventually.
1/5/2012 2:53:03 PM
Saturday is going to be 50*. Anyone care to go to Sandy Hook?
12/31/2011 8:55:01 PM
So 2011 is over and I'm fairly positive that I'm happy to see the year leave. Can I kick the year in the ass to make sure that it leaves swiftly? I'm healing slowly and steadily from my surgeries. I have many months more of physical therapy but the average person wouldn't notice anything was awry. ? Planning my upcoming South Africa trip is proving to be more exciting then I could have ever imagined...... I am such a nerd. The research aspect of this trip is beyond thrilling for me. Yes, I am such a dork. 2012 is going to be great. It has to be. I will find my footing at work and my body will do what I need it to do......
12/30/2011 6:13:46 PM
Happy New Year!! How is everyone?
12/2/2011 7:12:08 PM
This weekend is the first anniversary of the worst weekend of my life. It feels like yesterday. In some ways, it was. In others, it feels like a lifetime ago. Lots of tears this weekend. And tissues.
11/20/2011 12:15:01 PM

It has been awhile since I've logged onto a desktop.....I've been back at work for almost a month now. Yay!  My foot is slooooooooowwwwwlllllyyyyyy healing. I never in a million years thought recovery from a foot operation would be such a drawn out process. My physical therapist keeps gently reminding me that I'm doing great. Wish I could agree with her.  My back is doing surprisingly well. It sure aches at the end of the day (but at least it doesn't *hurt* like my foot).  Please tell me I'm not the only person spending Thanksgiving solo?

10/10/2011 8:53:10 PM
Back surgery happened a week ago today. It was wrought with complications on the operating table---complications that I was unaware could happen. *deep sigh*. Regardless, I've been out of the hospital since late Thursday evening. Unfortunately, I'm running a high fever the past two or three nights and it looks like there is a chance I might be re-admitted. I wish I could say my back pain is gone and all I have is incision pain. Ha. The pain seems to have shifted to my right hip when it had previously been in my left hip---this might be partly do to the operating room complications. I used a walker for the better part of last week but I'm back on my crutches now. Somehow never envisioned myself needing a walker when I was 30 years old. :). Glad it was short lived. Hoping to not go back into the hospital. And totally learning who my true friends are after having two major surgeries in three weeks......
9/30/2011 1:45:20 PM

The hospital has called half a dozen times today about my surgery on Monday afternoon. Still waiting for the call re: time of surgery as it keeps changing.

Going tomorrow afternoon to have an eye exam and get new glasses since mine have been missing for over two weeks. Murphy's Law states that after I pay for the new glasses the old ones will turn up.

Foot hurts an insane amount since my sutures came out yesterday. Not sure if it is related to the that or if it is because I am back in a walking boot (still non-weight bearing).

9/27/2011 3:56:48 PM

Four opinions later and surgery it is---Monday @ 11am. Thanks to everyone for their kind words and patience while I've sorted through all the information that has been tossed at me. So fortunate to have such an amazing network of doctor friends that I can call upon when I'm in need---sometimes I really do need to remember how *lucky* I am just for that. Surgery will suck but here's hoping I will heal and feel great!

9/24/2011 8:28:15 AM

It's Saturday.  I'm ready to throw a tantrum because I hate the weekend. 

9/23/2011 3:09:33 PM

I dislike Friday nights.  That is all. 

9/23/2011 7:43:31 AM

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or
a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you
will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON . . . It is
usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have
come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you
with guidance and support, to aid you physically,
emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a
godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason
you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part, or at an
inconvenient time, this person will say or do something
to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die.
Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realise is that our need has been met, our
desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you
sent up has been answered. And now it is time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON . . .
Because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount
of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things
you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional
foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the
person, and put what you have learned to use in all
other relationships and areas of your life. It is said
that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Author Unknown

9/22/2011 3:20:11 PM

This is like a bad movie.  Seriously. 

Back surgery is scheduled for October 3rd.  Still hoping that I can be somehow put back together so I can go back to work at the end of October. 

Fusing my spin.  Pins.  How many more scars before I'm fucking fixed?  *tears*

9/21/2011 9:11:07 PM

I don't pretend to understand the female mind, just the female body. ~AT

*****

And this, my friends is how you tell the boys from the real men.  Real men---ones that are in it for the long haul---know that the mind comes before the body. 

9/21/2011 2:28:13 PM

RT @TheNoteboook: Don't call a girl a "flirt" when she's just being nice.  Don't call a girl "obsessed" when she's just in love. 

9/21/2011 7:22:25 AM

My ride bailed on me.  He was supposed to take me to my post-op doctors appointment tomorrow.  Supposed to have my stitches out and have my stitches taken out and go from my splint to a full cast.  Why are people so unreliable? 

9/18/2011 7:12:29 AM
I dislike weekends. I especially dislike weekends that I have to spend on crutches.
9/10/2011 1:59:40 PM

Please, if you're going to take the time to e-mail.... don't waste the two seconds I'm going to take to read it writing about 1) how wonderful of a Dom you are 2) what wicked and evil things you enjoy in the lifestyle 3) be rude and talk to me like a slut.  

How hard is this to understand?  And people wonder why they don't get a reply?