Positive thoughts, please

I had put this on my private blog, and then decided I really need more positive thoughts than that one would generate.

Clint has a court date this week. I'm nervous, because that's the what I do. I get nervous, and freak out, and always expect the worst possible outcome. I don't know if I mentioned it, but at the last court date, we had a different judge. He was a total asshole. I have a feeling he's not going to be real happy this time either. I was supposed to have the psycho-sexual evalution done on Clint before this court date. However, the pyschologist we went to, does it in two office visits. The 2nd half won't be done until the day after we have to be in court.

I will be in and out all week. I have to drive down to Arkansas tomorrow, back to Tennessee Wednesday. Court Thursday, Dr's appt Friday, back to Arkansas after that, and then back to Tennessee either Saturday or Sunday. Hoping I don't get stopped anytime, because my tags expire on the 30th, and I will not have the renewals. I have to get my car fixed so it will pass the required emissions test in order to get the new tags. And I just don't have the money. I'm hoping they will be able to just weld the thing back together, which won't cost that much, but I'm afraid the mechanic will tell me it has to be replaced, blah, blah, blah, which will cost anywhere from $600 to $1000 (based on past experience). I had planned on trying to replace the car, or get it fixed last month, but had to use my IRP payment to have the house power-washed to appease the HOA. I really, really don't want to put anymore money out on this car. It's just not worth it.

I really have more whining to do, but I've got to leave and head to work now.

There really is such a thing as too hairy

While googling for "Bigfoot", "Yeti", and "Sasquatch", I ran across these two pics. Warning: the following pics may induce severe vomiting.

OK, are you ready? Don't say I didn't warn you....
































I keep thinking that all that hair CAN'T be real.
















This one cracks me up, because of the one smooth line that would be at the waistline, I think...

Letting go

Letting go is so hard. I don't like to let go. Once someone is a part of my life, a part of my heart, I want to keep them in it. I have to let go of my feelings for someone, because while I felt one way, he didn't. I refused to see that until it was much too late, and because of my refusal to accept that it would not be, I lost a very dear friend.

Life really sucks sometimes.

eye candy for Zombie & MM

Yeah, I'm virginal-like *snort*

OK, I had to take the Madonna video out. It was getting on my nerves.

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From reading the blogs tonight, I've got a question. How many is too many? 5? 10? 15?

It wouldn't be the weekend without some lame-o quizzes, now would it?

Foghorn Leghorn!
You scored 71 Aggression, 57 Sophistication, and 14 Optimism!

Sophisticated, eloquent, stately, you are a gentleman or lady of high caliber who is both action oriented and probably quite intelligent. However, any drive or ambition you might have is undercut by a deeply held cynicism and dim view of human nature. This can give you the appearance of being lazy or shifty. You would argue, however, that you are merely saving yourself for something actually worth your effort. At times you might be tempted to go out of your way to create more challenging situations without actually altering the fundamental structure of your life. For example you might try to con someone into doing a task for you when simply doing the task yourself might be far easier. Unfortunately for you efforts like this are largely self-defeating. You’d probably feel far better about yourself if you raised your ambitions and tried to find tasks truly challenging that accomplish something positive.



You scored higher than 66% on Aggression
You scored higher than 29% on Sophistication
You scored higher than 0% on Optimism

Link: The Which Looney Tune Are You Test written by coolguy3000 on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

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Bassett/Blood Hound
You scored 66% Loyal and 69% Independant!
You are most like these breeds:

Basset Hound:

Originated in England, this breed is independent but sociable, calm, patient and playful. They make great playmates for children, and are happy just to be part of the family. They aren't looking to climb the corporate ladder, but look forward to being part of their very special crowd.

Blood Hound:

Originated in Belguim, this breed is independent, gentle and affectionate. The Bloodhound barks loudly but infrequently. It is well-known for its good scenting nose. They greet visitors happily and live in harmony with other dogs and household pets. Bloodhounds are not overly obedient. A great deal of patience and tact is required to live and train this dog. Genreally a 'good old boy' and a happy free spirit wrapped into one.

My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 8% on Loyalty

You scored higher than 46% on Independence

Link: The What Breed Of Dog Are You Test written by JubileeHannah on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

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Your French name is
~Congele~
which means 'frozen'.
People like to call you antisocial and mean, but
you really just like to be alone. Although they
don't realize that, just like everybody else,
all you want is to be accepted. But since no
one sees this, you like the company of you and
you alone.


What is your French name?
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Remus Lupin
You are looking for someone sweet, intelligent, and
understanding. Although he may have big
troubles to overcome, with you by his side this
wolfman will at least have a non-judgmental,
loving romance.


Who is your Harry Potter love match? (for girls)
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You're Skittles. You're a colorful and popular
person who loves hanging out with friends!


What type of Candy are you?
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*sob* My reputation is ruined!

I just cannot believe this...
I work with a group of people that will eat ANY.THING! Or at least that's what I have always thought. But today it was discovered that there is actually something they won't eat. And as it turns out, I'm the one who prepared that.which.won't.be.eaten. LOL!

Our department decided to have a mini-potluck today, and just have finger foods and snacks to nosh on all day. I decided that I would experiment with a recipe and try to make it low-fat and sugar free. I also made it tasteless. *grin* I don't know if any of you have ever had no-bake oatmeal cookies (also called boiled cookies or chocolate crunches, etc), but this is something that I have and enjoyed all my life. It's sugar, milk (evaporated works best), and butter, brought to a boil and poured over oats, peanut butter, cocoa and vanilla, then dropped on wax paper or buttered plates. And? it is delicious! Well, as I said, I decided to try to make it more "diet" friendly. So I substituted fat-free evaporated milk, reduced fat peanut butter, and Splenda (which is supposed to be able to replace sugar measure for measure). I also made a batch of it the regular way, and took both in. I knew the diet version was not going to be great, because the splenda/milk mixture didn't seem to produce as much liquid as the sugar/milk mixture does, and it was difficult to make sure all the oats and cocoa was moistened. I didn't care for the taste, but I made my co-workers try them, too. We decided if it was too gross, we would just take that batch to the upstairs breakroom. J didn't care for it, M doesn't eat oatmeal cookies anyway and wouldn't try it, and T said she thought it was good. After we had been munching a while, we decided to invite some of the other departments over, because we had way too much food, anyway. B & D, a couple of the IT guys, came over and fixed themselves a plate. I noticed that B had gotten into the diet cookies. So I went to ask him what he thought. He gets this funny look on his face, and says they were all right. So I told him about trying the sugar-free, low fat route, and then he says that he didn't realize it was low-fat and when he bit into it, his first thought was that he had had better. Anyway, I decide to take those upstairs, and so I snuck them up there. I really did not want everyone to know that I had made those. A little while later, D - one of the accountants comes by, and gets one of the good cookies. We tell her about the others, and she says she will try them when she goes back upstairs. After lunch, she comes back by our department. Someone asked if she tried them, and what she thought. She makes a face, and just says, well... I start laughing. Then she says that she had been encouraging everyone upstairs to try them, and telling them that I was the one who made them. OMG! I tell her she wasn't supposed to tell anyone that I made them! Then I say, well, I've got to take the good cookies upstairs to save my reputation! I can't have them thinking I can't make good cookies!
Oh, the shame and humiliation! These people are like human garbage disposals, and will eat almost anything put in the break room, but they drew the line at my diet cookies! *sob*

Weekend quiz time

I've added some more quizzes at the bottom...

I was tempted to go back and re-do this quiz, but I thought y'all would enjoy the result I got.

Unicorn You scored 20% Esotericism, 20% Power, and 24% Malevolence!

The unicorn is a legendary animal. It is usually portrayed as a slender, white horse with a spiraling horn on its forehead, although its appearance and behavior differs, depending on the location. In the west it was usually considered wild and untamable, while in the Orient it was peaceful, meek and thought to be the bringer of good luck. There it is usually depicted as a goat-like creature, with cloven hooves and a beard. In Japan it is called Kirin, and in China Ki-lin. The word "unicorn" is based on the Hebrew word re'em ("horned animal"), in early versions of the Old Testament translated as "monokeros", meaning "one horn", which became "unicorn" in English. The creature is possibly based on the rhinoceros or the narwhal, a marine creature with one horn.

Link: The Mythological Profile Test written by LacedWithASmile on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

You're On Your Way!
Congratulations! You are 23% CANADIAN!!
Wow, you did pretty well! Not everyone can know everything! Even the most clever of Canadians, get stumped sometimes. Very impressive-- but brush up a little bit!



You scored higher than 11% on canadapos

Link: The Could YOU Be Canadian Test written by vivsta on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Erotic Thriller

You've made your own rules in life - and sometimes that catches up with you. Winding a web of deceit comes naturally, and no one really knows the true you. Your best movie matches: Swimming Pool, Unfaithful, The Crush

If Your Life Was a Movie, What Genre Would It Be?

Your Eyes Should Be Blue

Your eyes reflect: Innocence and sweetness What's hidden behind your eyes: A calculating mind

What Color Should Your Eyes Be?

cuddle and a kiss on the forehead - you like to be
close to your special someone and feel warm,
comfortable, and needed


What Sign of Affection Are You?
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Laughing/Humorous Smile

People love to be
around you because you're a lot of fun. YOUR
smile makes OTHER people smile. You're most
likely one of the funniest and fun to be around
people around. When you're having a good time,
your amazing smile shows it!


What kind of smile do you have?
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Swiped these from Alice's blog

You Are The Stuffing

You're complicated and complex, yet all your pieces fit together. People miss you if you're gone - but they're not sure why.

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?

You Are Pumpkin Pie

You're the perfect combo of uniqueness and quality Those who like you are looking for something (someone!) special

What Kind of Pie Are You?

eye candy for carey

Onions are bad

So, I had to go get arkieboy this weekend to bring him up here for an appointment to get the evaluation that the court ordered. So, I drive down to Arkansas Saturday (after going to my Weight-Watchers meeting - lost another 3 pounds, which brings me to a loss of 12.4 in twelve weeks, and 53 pounds since last year when the doctor told me I really needed to lose or risk full-blown diabetes and all the joys that come with that - and then to work for an hour, because after all, I am the only one who knows how to do my job, and a task had to be done and couldn't wait until I get back on Thursday), spend the night at my parents, and drive back Sunday with arkieboy. (I was in a hurry to get back home, so I didn't shower Sunday morning before heading out - which means I didn't wash my hair either, so not only was I not shower fresh, my hair looked bad.) We had went through the drive-through at a McDonald's, and I got the Big'N'Tasty, which comes with loaded with onions. So, after consuming that, I had major onion breath. Well, when I get to Fairview (about 30 miles from home) I pull off to get gas (it's cheaper there than it is in Franklin). After pumping my gas, I go in to get the free coffee that they give when you buy gas. I'm waiting in line, there's a cute guy waiting behind me. Arkieboy walks up and stands by me for a few minutes (and is wearing a shirt that has the name of the town he's living in, on it). After he walks off, cute guy asks if that's in Arkansas. I say yes, he talks to me for a minute. But I still have onion breath. Cuz you know, when you can smell your own breath, you KNOW it is bad! So, there I am, unclean, wearing slobby clothes (hell, I was just going to be driving!) hair needing a shampoo (I HAVE to wash my hair everyday or it looks bad), and possessing dragon-breath. No wonder I don't get asked out. *shrugs*

One of these days, I'm going to finally clue in to the fact that I need to take more care with my appearance, etc, all the time!

quizzie time

Your Heart Is Orange

Love equals unbridled happiness for you. You enjoy the wild ride of falling in love. And while the ride is fun for a while, you always get off once the thrill is gone. Your flirting style: Hyper Your lucky first date: Anything you need your passport for! Your dream lover: Is both daring and well grounded What you bring to relationships: Energy

What Color Heart Do You Have?

Did OKCupid just call me fat?

Snuffleupagus You scored 56% Organization, 46% abstract, and 45% extroverted!

This test measured 3 variables. First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean. Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type. Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself. You are somewhat organized, both concrete and abstract, and both introverted and extroverted. I bet you didn't think you were Snuffleupagus. Let's find out why. You are both somewhat organized. You have a good idea where you put things and you probably keep your place reasonably clean. You aren't totally obsessed with neatness though. Alloyius Snuffleupagus (and all Snuffleupagus') is not sloppy by nature, but he moves so incredibly slowly that it is impossible for him to be totally organized. You both are about equally concrete and abstract thinkers. You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within limits of course. Snuffy generally has very basic interests, but he explores his abstract sensitive side when he plays his snuffleflute. You both are somewhat introverted. Originally Snuffleupagus was very shy and was only Big Bird's invisible friend. However as he has aged he has started to build new friendships with new characters. Like Snuffy, you probably like to have some time to yourself. However, you do appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren't scared of social situations. The other possible characters are Oscar the Grouch Big Bird Cookie Monster Ernie Elmo Kermit the Frog Grover The Count Guy Smiley Bert If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also if you want to tell me your favorite Sesame Street character, I can total them up and post them here. Perhaps your choice will win!

Which Sesame Street Character are you?

"borrowed" from HD's blog

You are a Social Liberal (61% permissive) and an... Economic Liberal (31% permissive) You are best described as a: Democrat Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid Also: The OkCupid Dating Persona Test

This surprises me. I thought I was conservative.

ARGH!

OK, I try to give people the benefit of a doubt. And I do admire people who have the strength of their convictions, that they don't back down on their beliefs in the face of opposition. But that person at that place has just posted enough of pure drivel that even I have questioned him in a deep end post. So, now it's not a choice, but it's a result of environmental factors that people are gay?
WTF???

Let me grab a few of these thoughts

The other day, I was looking at some accounts for one of our facilities, and noticed a couple of the last names. OK, there are people with the last name of Black, Brown, White, Gray, Green... why don't you ever meet someone whose last name is Purple? or Yellow? Or Orange?
Does any one else ever wonder about weird stuff like that? BTW, I think I may just change my last name to Fuschia. *grin*

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My anti-socialness or my need for solitude (as I prefer to call it) came rushing to the front today at work. There's this one bookkeeper at one of our facilities in Arkansas that I always have a fun time with in our phone conversations. And we send a lot of snarky emails back and forth, and it's all just fun. She is transferring up here to the corporate office. She and her husband are renting a house in my sub-division. She will be living just a couple of blocks from me. She called me today, wanting to know my house number. She & hubby will be moving some stuff up this weekend, and said if hubby got on her nerves or she just needed a break, she might just come to visit. Here's the thing... I don't do "unexpected guests". For one thing, I don't always have the house clean. And if I'm having company, I want the house CLEAN. Seriously, if people just drop by, and my house is not 'company-ready', I won't let them in. I will step out on my porch and talk to them, but they are not coming in. I don't care if it's freezing outside. Plus, the weekends are my time to just chill out... Some weekends, I don't even get dressed. I don't step outside for even a minute. And for someone to say they "MIGHT" just drop by... EEEKKKK!

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Yay!!! When I stopped by the grocery store this evening on my way home from work (needed light bulbs and batteries), I went down the aisle for books & magazines. I will sometimes buy a book there (normally go to Barnes & Nobles so I can use my discount card). I see that the latest Katie MacAlister book, Blow Me Down, was out. Yay! I pick it up. Then I see that Lynsay Sands has a new one out. Then I see another one I want. So I put all the books down, go pay for my other items, and head back to Barnes & Nobles. I pick up the 2 I've already mentioned, plus one by Eileen Wilks. And yes, these are all *those* brain-rotting books.
Then I was so ill-mannered when I checked out... The male clerk (and before anyone gets excited on my behalf, he was young and rather dweebie) says they have a new policy - anyone who buys a book has to turn in a 10 page report. I laugh, say OK, yeah right... then point to the book on top, say "lots of sex", point to the next one, "lots of sex", point to the last one, "lots of sex", "Oh, and they all fall in love. There, that's my report." As I walked out, I thought, man, that was rather crude of me.

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I have a sticker I need to take to work.

"As you are standing here talking
to me, I want you to
understand that I will be making
fun of you as soon as you leave."


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In keeping that we are all DAWS... *points to links* I would like to call your attention to the link titled Arkie's writings. I know it's not Shakespeare or Frost or e.e.cummings, by no means, but I'm quite proud of some of it. Please note I said SOME of it. Others are so horrible, I should delete them, but I can't bring myself to do it. So, if you ever are just extremely bored, and need something to read for a few minutes, check it out.