Music

I'm working on a speech a presentation for school. The instructor told us to pick any word and write about it. Well, obviously it needs to be a word I feel something about. It needed to be something I can talk about with strength and conviction. So, besides my children, God, and my family what is there? What is one word that drives my passion for life?

Music

It drives most of us doesn't it? To some degree I hope that is true. Music has a rich history in human society. Tribes celebrated with drums and reed flutes. Percussion drove their feet to dance and pray. In high Europe artist such as Bach and Beethoven set the world on it's heels with the pure genius of what they could produce. All over the world there is music. If there have been people, there was music. I would wager that Eve and Adam even sang while living in the Garden of Eden.

Music reaches into our souls. It touches us and guides us in so many ways. When you drive down the highway on your motorcycle don't you hear music? Even with out the stereo? What did you listen to the last time you were heart broken? Or in love? When you were a teenager and felt that no one understood you, where did you turn? To your music if you were like me.

Music bridges gaps between us. We may like similar music or share similar tastes or it may even be the difference in taste that intrigues us and brings us together. It may be the message with the music that binds us and keeps us driven.

God even speaks through music. When you go to church and the lord fills your senses and you open your mouth to rejoice, what do you do? You sing. When the angles announced the coming of Jesus Christ, they sang. Choirs of Angles. Oh, angles we have heard on high! Can you even begin to imagine the glory of heaven's music?

We can go places with music that free us of our earthly worries. My imagination soars through unknown realms when I open my mind to music. Instrumental or with lyrics your mind is free to walk along paths that your feet may not follow.

There is a diversity in music that directly reflects our world. Literally hundreds upon hundreds of genres. Anyone anywhere is bound to find something that touches them and inspires them.

Can music be misused? Of course it can. Because music affects us so strongly it can be used to send negative, poisonous messages. For some people the passion that they find in this music can become overwhelming. So here I have a word of warning, enjoy your music, but keep that logical part of your mind aware of the dangers that could lurk.

Most importantly though, find music that moves you! Through music you can find a passion for life, love, God, EVERYTHING!

Now I'd like to encourage you to go here.

Close your eyes, listen and let your mind wander.

This is the starting point for my speech. All out of order and such, but for a nice 3 minute rant, not too shabby.

The Tennesse-Georgia Land/Water Dispute

I feel that since most everyone else has thrown in their two cents that I should as well.

As I'm sure you are aware, the Georgia government has made the most blunerous announcement that they want the border between Tennessee and Georgia revisited with the intent of taking a bit from Tennessee in order to procure some water.

First off, I'd like everyone who has, to unwad their panties. It won't happen. The federal government is very unlikely to allow this to occur.

What Georgia has managed to do is to ignite a small border dispute that will be fought out by the most ridiculous people for the most ridiculous reasons. In my head I imagine a blur of mullets and flannel. Of course it won't just be them. NEVER GIVE HUMANS A REASON TO FIGHT! We'll take it and run all over the place with it.

It takes but a leap

Today I read a bittersweet story in the news. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23050298/
To summarize, an 11 month old baby boy was found alive in a field after the terrible tornado yesterday. His mother died in the same storm.
This tiny being survived among crushed houses and tossed cars. To me this is confirmation that there is a higher power. To me, it's God/Jesus. To you, maybe not. That's not really the point now is it.

Good things do happen. That baby survived something enormous. It is sad that his mother did not but at the same time we don't know if she was good or bad or how this will effect the boy. Maybe it will end up advancing humanity. Maybe it will just make him hold his own children someday when it storms and comfort them. We have no idea.

What this did bring up though with a co-worker who was "playing the devil's advocate" was the ever popular religious high downer "then why do bad things happen to good people?".

My answer is short and simple. Take it or leave it. If being a faithful follower of God (which ever religion) was easy then everyone would do it. No questions asked. If every Christian had a terrific life and never had a care in the world because nothing bad would ever happen to them because they believe in Jesus Christ, then everyone would want to be a Christian because it'd be a charmed life and provide proof that it is the correct religion. (I only use Christianity because I'm Christian, but you can insert ANY religion).

If times are though, if bad things happen, if evil is in the world, then you have to have faith that God knows what he's doing. It's all a test of faith.

I'm no expert though. I don't question it all too deeply.

That's it though.

Simple enough?

Rest in Peace (or pieces as the case may be)

RIP little bunnies

In a sad turn of events today a mother rabbit's unrelenting desire to leave the safety of the bathroom resulted in the death of two kits. Already morning the loss of one kit a few weeks ago, this comes as a hard blow to the rest of the house hold. The two surviving kits were returned to the bathroom and seem to have only suffered emotional scars. Therapy will be provided to them to return them to the tame loving pets that they were meant to be. Kit care services will be interviewing the mother to ascertain whether charges will be filed against her. A suspect has been apprehended and charges are pending. However, defense has already released a comment stating that the ferret is a born mouser. But really, two dead bunnies and a proud ferret. What's a girl to do?

24 minutes

I just have a few minutes til i'm off work til tomorrow. I've been at the top of an never ending stack of paper work for days now. Finally I've made it to the bottom.

I read a horrible story today. A 2 year old boy froze to death because he got out of his house in the middle of the night. What a nightmare it must be for the mother. My heart goes out to her.

Alternately, I got to listen to some little prissys at work talk about getting married. At 19 they know all about marriage you see, and know that they are SO ready for it. How cute. I was married when I was 19. It's not fun. Not even a little. It's stressful, and lonely if you end up with someone like my ex.

Hm.

Well, I really don't have much insightful to tell you today. Sorry. But then we'd be going on the assumption that I ever said ANYTHING insightful.

Merry Christmas!

For God so loved the world that he gave his only son. Who ever believes in him shall have ever lasting life!

Celebrate the birth of our lord savior and give thanks for what you've got and worry not about what you don't. The greatest gift in the history of the world has already been given to us! God's uncompromising love!

My family and I are having a rocking Christmas even though things may not be as we would prefer them. All is up and up when you've got those you love around you, friends and or family or just your pets if that's what you've got.

Forget the lights and the trees! Feel the season in your soul! Now it's time for our Whobilation!

100 things about me that you should know, maybe

100 Things You Might Not Know About Me...

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have a tiny scar just under the finger nail on my left pinky. When i was a wee tot i was standing at an open window and my brother came by and slammed it shut. Sliced the tip of the pinky clean off. It was reattached with little to no trouble. Worry not, my pinky is quite functionable.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
a painting of a spanish mamacita with a guitar languidly proped up with lots of clevage. A map of Middle earth, a cubs pennant, comic books, pictures of my kids...i think that's it.

3.DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
i snore when drunk or sick, i grind my teeth when i worry about grinding my teeth and only talk when not all the way alseep.

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
Rock, rockabilly, punk, hardcore, emocore, old country, oldies, motown, jazz, folk, indie, new wave, 80's pop, easy listening, pop, your mother, whatever else.

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
8:48 pm Eastern

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
my friends and not being broke, and most of all, spending all day with my kids. i miss school too.

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
okay, they aren't exactly possessions, but, my kids. Most prized things in my life to say the least. Up next? My tattoos.

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'10"

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Not really, unless i'm somewhere with lots of people in a small area. Thats no fun!

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Not so much, I get sleepy. Only scared if i'm somewhere unfamilar.

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU SMILE?
Work. They just gave me a christmas present! Flip Video! Whoot.

14. THE LAST THING YOU COOKED:
Cheese cake at thanksgiving i think.

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING/PROPOSED TO AT?
I don't. :)

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee...oh how i love you!

17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
tomatoes. i just love them.

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
well, now i'd like a tomato and cheese pizza from lupis. damn it.

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
no, but i've gotten other people to.

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
I don't know. Lately the nicest thing someone got me was a Signed copy of Brian Frouds Good fairies Bad Fairies

22. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
i like lots of people. i'm only romantically involved with one, however. (i'll just keep that the same as the person before me.)

23. Are you double jointed?
my elbows bend alot. more than usual in the wrong direction.

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
i'm a pretty big fan of goodys clothing line. the Good Clothes or whatever it is. They're kinda cheap and they're pretty sturdy.

26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
oh gosh. 2 dogs, 2 rabbits, 2 snakes, and a ferret. Hopefully soon to be 2 ferrets. I've got the ark started in the back yard if you want to come over and help.

27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
oh, specifically? a male miniature schnauzer, a female Australian Shepard, a male french lop, a female mini standard, two unsexed (as in i have no idea) ball pythons, and a female siamese ferret.

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Love is like that think i don't want to discuss. yeah.

29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
with whatever you know means something to them.

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED.
93

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Whatever works. I'm a redhead at the moment.

32. WHAT IS THE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
2, 3, and 4. ex-husband, boyfriend, mom.

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?
nope.

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
pretty things, fun things, tasty things

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
i met roy. From Siegfried and. he was very nice. pre tiger attack.

37. FIRST JOB?
Burger King! I rocked that place.

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
when i was 8 or so.

41. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
reading someone elses answers to it.

40. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
i had my tonsils out.

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
my uber coolness....

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
A tattoo or two...sleeve?

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
Just two. unless i adopt a girl. that's all.

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
some actress my paternus had the hots for. gross huh?

47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
not really.

49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Aussie Moisture

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
yeah, it looks like a grown up's.

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Peppered Turkey.

52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Spending money.

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF?
ah, eh, i don't know. maybe.

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
arguements.

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
My little pony

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
60 or so

63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
only in a sense that i use it only a daily, hourly basis.

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
mom, sugarfoot, mommie, there was a time when i was known as Bob...(ew, not like that fool)

68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
There is not one currently. However if i had showtime, it would be Dexter.

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
French Silk by Edys.

71. HAVE YOU GOT ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES??
you betcha! close call though!

72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?
it's a lap top, i can have it anywhere i like.

73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Paint Fletch's skate board, pack to go to my aunts, sleep, talk to the boyfriend.

74. WHATS THE FASTEST YOU HAVE RIDDEN IN A CAR?
probably around 100, i don't like speeding.

75. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
the sounds of the office. not the show, but the place i work.

77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
coffeeeeeeeeeeeee

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
patrick...maybe...mom...no, no, the ex husband. haha. We have kids damn it i have to talk to him, he's an actual honest to god INVOLVED father. I realize there are only a few of them out there so it's hard to believe.

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
people who betray me!

82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
October.

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
right now it's Ion number 7RR. or red if you prefer.

86. EYE COLOR?
blue/green/gray with a little yellow right around the pupil. Mostly they look gray...

87. FAVORITE SHOES?
i have these little canvas shoes that look like wingtips. i love'em.

88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Burger king. it's what i've grown accustomed to. and it reminds me of sundays in Gray.

89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
oh i have several. Right now its Hair of the Dog though. ....best burgers EVER!

90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
i've only tried it once and it was not quality stuff....

91.LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
Surf's up.

92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
It's a tie between Halloween and Thanksgiving.

93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
not really. there was a time when i played the Saxamaphone.

94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
certified ticket splitter.

95. KISSES OR HUGS?
from who? my kids? both and lots. Strangers? neither.

96.WHAT'S THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
a waffle from aretha frankinstien's

99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
sadly, i'm not at the moment.

100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE:
stress, kids, work, shows, debt, busy, and a resounding, LIFE.

people read too much into stuff

Sometimes a person just likes and shares a song because they just like it. Not everything is a secret out pouring of our feelings!
Why do people like to dig into stuff like that?
Several people have today, it's odd.
* rolling eyes *

uhuh

Five tips for a woman.....

1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.
2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.
3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you.
4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.
5. It is important that these four men don't know each other.



hahaha...but seriously... monogamy is good.

My mom hates tattoos

She's such a conformist...haha. But no, really. She really get disgusted with me about mine. Fortunately she doesn't say much about them. I had the feeling though she was going to hurl when she saw the one on my arm. Poor lady.

No one else in my family has them, with the exception of my Uncle's TKE ankle tattoo. I specifically remember him telling me that if I ever got a tattoo that I would regret it just like he does. I've had tattoos for going on 10 years now...I wonder when the regret kicks in... I find it really odd though that I am the only one in my family that diggs the ink. My bio dad is a theatre actor and thrives on being odd and excentric. Perhaps being a 6'9" tall man is enough of an oddity. My mother goes between super hippy, native medicine woman, and eclectic artist several times a day.

Where do I get if from then? My bluesy other uncle has no tattoos. My aunts are all buisness women. My grandmother is a very proper lady and my granny is an old school farm chick.

I don't know.

Even my sisters, only 4 years younger than me aren't into tattoos. Sure, one is all for crazy hair, which I also love, but that's pretty much it. The other is extremely straight laced. And my little brother? Nah, he's too busy with the emo skater thing.

Maybe it's my friends...but no...most of my friends don't have tattoos. Even my boyfriend (who is actually into tattoos) just got his first one. My ex-husband, he had several. That was one thing we actually did have in common.

I don't think I like them for shock value considering that 90% of the time I'm in a long sleave button up shirt, so you can't see them.

Regardless of where it comes from, I love them. I want more of them. They make me feel different and pretty. Not different because I have tattoos, but different in that my tattoos are not the same as someone else's tattoos. It's like birthmarks, everyone's are different.

Yeah, I think that's all I've got to say about that at the moment. Just a ponderance...

I've been elfed!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9522997338

haha, it's uber funn!

Hey Carta woe carta!

They might think theys somebody (trips on the carta)
Current mood: devious

I like the carta bus thing.


wow, i just got off the bus with some grade A trashiness :) You have to love it.

Picture yourself a nice 5'4" 80 pound white girl in a midriff shirt and her 220 pound overall wearing boytoy. I've nothing against this look mind you, just setting the scene.



She was so proud of herself, bragging to the black woman with her jazzy bound old man. Apparently she is no longer allowed on a certain downtown business's property. Why? For cussing a woman and threatening to cut her with something in her purse (which was one of those shiny silver tiny clutch bag things).


And then, I quote her boyfriend, "boy, you give somebody from the ghetto a little authority and they think theys somebody"
to which she responds "if they made ME manager of the taco bell i'd shut that hell hole down"
"and fire that nasty bitch"


It was classy. Of course they continued. This was a monumental ordeal!
They were talking about the woman that she cussed and apparently she said something like "nobody raises their voice to me".
Well dear oh dear! She did not just tell little trashy to back off!
The guy mocks her in their grand story telling saying "oh no body raises a voice to her, she's somebody!"



Indeed.


It was funny the white trash redneck trying to explain to the trashy black people about how people from the ghetto can't get authority with out thinking "theys somebody"

To add to the flavor of the situation they continued into a story about how the trashy fight girl and the good ol' boy are getting married so she could move into his halfway house.

Apparently that's a step up from where she is currently


Then to top it off i pulled the string to signal i want the bus to stop at my stop
so the driver turns it off and says "does anyone want off at the library" so i said yes. Not loud enough it seemed because he drove past the stop.
So at the redlight we stood up to get off even though it wasn't at an official "stop".
The driver said "I asked if anyone wanted off"
so i said "and i said yes, that's why i pulled the string" as I was leaving the freebee bus.

I wouldn't have pulled the string if i didn't want off there. The driver was the one who turned off the signal. Why else would I have pulled it? To listen to the pleasant ding?


Anyway, interesting 5 minute ride.

How bored do YOU get?

man do i wish!

Your Daddy Is Patrick Stewart

What You Call Him: Pops Why You Love Him: He knows best

Who's Your Daddy?

Read me a story pops!

It's about that time again

Hello thought dump? and how are we today?
I'll tell you right now that I'm sore. I got a pmnomia shot monday and my arm has been in pain ever since. and then on my other arm i have this dandy
which is awesome, but that leaves me sleeping on my back, which i hate doing.

i had a dream last night that i was having another baby. It was kinda sad because i wasn't excited about it, more resigned to my fate. So, I'm glad that i actually can't have anymore. I don't ever want to feel so lack luster about my offspring.
Then I woke up this morning and my Moon cycle had started. so i'm all sore around the phlopian tubes.

Speaking of moon cycles and fertility. for you ladies who are done birthing children and are terrible about birth control, let me introduce you to . that's what i did. it's great.

blarg, i need coffee. I'm going to go get some now. Love you all! (sure i do....)