I had several things to post, none of which really deserve a thread of their own. Post your random musings and daily events.
Owww!
My tummy is not happy. If I eat much of anything, it gets all gassy and bloated. I feel like someone put a balloon in my stomach and is inflating it. Burping helps momentarily, and then it will work its way down the plumbing and the gas starts coming out the other end. I haven’t found anything that will stop it except not eating. I’m Hungry!
Eep!
When I started my car this afternoon to go shopping, it made a funny noise. Which, of course, was long gone by the time I took it to a shop. I had the oil changed (long overdue) and they recommended several other PM items. I think I’m going to have to bite the bullet and get the timing belt done.
In which I do a very small good deed
I went shopping for groceries while waiting for my car. Someone had placed a plastic cobra between two packages of napkins. You could just see the snake’s hooded head. Having known several snake-phobes, I knew this could be very un-fun for certain people to run across. So I took it back to the halloween aisle. (Where hopefully, people who have severe problems with scary things aren’t going to wander down anyway). And I helped someone find the cheese section.
He couldn’t believe I did that!
I let out a nice loud burp when standing right next to this little boy in the store. You should have seen the look of amazement in his eyes when he looked at me.
*Eep, Pt. II
I grabbed a bag of M&Ms at the checkout. There was dust on them. I’ve never seen candy in a grocery store that had been around long enough to collect dust! I deliberately quelled any irrational fears about anthrax and proceeded to eat them. If you don’t hear from me in a couple of days, don’t eat any dusty candy! <insert drama queen smiley here>
Well, that was my day, how was yours?
Oh, my aching back…
I decided it was about time to plant the mums I bought a month ago… and that led to moving some day lillies, a boxwood, an elephant ear, some other mums that weren’t doing great, and I planted some cuttings a friend gave me a few weeks back. I know I’ll feel it tomorrow and a few days beyond.
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
It’s going into the 30s tonight - possible frost. Guess I gotta cover all the stuff I just transplanted.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
One nice thing about it getting chilly - I’m in my fuzzy fleece robe and I get to sleep under the comforter - it’s a cuddling night!
At Last!!
Hubby and I were out running errands today and we didn’t bother chaining the evil dog (that would be the dalmatian) - when we got home, both dogs were still in the yard - I think we’ve finally figured out how they were escaping.
My tummy’s kinda yucky too. It’s been that way for a couple of days. At times, it almost feels like cramps, but since it’s not that time right now, I’m perplexed. But chili sounded good for dinner, so I’m cooking that now.
I bought the best comfy pants this morning. I was at Target (the first Target I went to today) and I was just drawn to this pair of men’s flannel lounging pants. They are sooooo soft and comfortable. I think I have new favorite ratting around the apartment pants.
This afternoon, I went up to Alpharetta. I almost bought a suit at Rich’s, but then I decided I’d see if they have any sort of sale going on in the next several days. Then I went to Target #2, and bought a present for my friend’s wedding from their registry. It was even on sale.
Then I went to church, to the grocery and now I’m cooking dinner. I hope my tummy feels better cause this chili sure smells great.
Ooh, I can breathe again
On Wednesday I learned I have asthma! Caused by my allergies, but asthma. I’m on Claritin now and it helps, more or less. The school doctor-people filed with my dad’s insurance company so I didn’t have to pay anything, but I happened to look at the “how much I owe” number in the corner of the paper, and my daily dose of Claritin costs $2.50 a pop!!! That’s $75 for a little bottle of pills to get me through the month!!! :eek:
I can sew, too
I’m making Gunslinger a blanket, by hand. Soft plaid fleeciness. With satin ribbon edges! I got half the seams done today, I’m going to do one more then turn it right-side out, put the quilt batting in the middle, and sew it shut. Then all I have to do is tie it off so the batting doesn’t move around, and sew the satin edging on. I’m very proud of myself for being able to sew a big old blanket by hand all by myself.
I no longer have siblings
I said goodbye to my 4-year-old foster sister this afternoon. She’s been my little sister since she was only 18 months old. Just a few months ago, when I left home, she could barely put together intelligible sentences. When I spoke to her on the phone today, she sounded so smart - like a big girl with a little-girl voice. She’s come a long way since she and her brother (he’s a year older than her, but he’s always been at school so I haven’t bonded with him like I did with her) moved in with us, unable to speak because their parents never talked to them, scared of everything because their parents abused them… and now the state social services, in their infinite wisdom, have given them back to those parents, the parents who haven’t gone to any of their court-ordered counseling sessions, the parents that the children are still afraid of… :mad: I’m gonna miss the little mites.
I’ve been at a pig roast all day (never roasted a whole pig before - now I know how to make pork rinds) and I a bit “smokey.” Everybody else was attacking the keg but I had to go slow because now I must wheel on out to my 30th high school reunion.
It’ll be fun, but man, I’m already tired.
Z, I’m sure you’re aware that the kid has now decided that was neat.
I blew up at my ex on AIM earlier today-- culmination of a bunch of stuff. Downside: it’s his birthday, so I feel a little bad about the timing. Upside: we are clearing the air a bit… although that whole “we still work together” thing is rough and I’m hoping this won’t somehow make it rougher.
I went to this cool candle shop in NYC yesterday (Illuminations) and picked up some neat ritual candles and a lavendar stress reduction one. They all smell really pretty, and the ritual ones have semi-precious stones inside.
My first Witch Class ended today, with a Samhain circle, and we got “party favors” including teeny tarot cards. One of mine was the Sun-- I don’t know my tarot well yet, but everybody said it meant good things!
I bought a nice big wedge of brie and a whopping big loaf of sourdough bread and I intend to eat myself sick.
And as of this past Thursday, I’m on Zoloft-- such a relief to be diagnosed with something fixable and maybe be able to look forward to finally feeling better.
** I can’t follow instructions **
I stoopidly forgot to put egg in the meat loaf I was making. I don’t know what that’s going to do to it but it was sizing up to be a yummy meat loaf. It smells yummy. Hopefully the egg isn’t the only thing keeping it together when made properly.
** I’m going to see from hell **
Which should be fun.
I Am So Derned Nice
I opened the door for a little old lady at the dentist yesterday. The door sticks a little, and this was the classic little old lady. There was no way she was getting out by herself.
Then I spent 5 minutes watching her get her car out of the parking lot. The car was twice the size of the African Queen and about half as road worthy. It was a good thing there was no one parked anywhere near her.
Then I got my teeth cleaned. Look Ma! No cavities! And Rick didn’t even give me grief for not flossing.
I was going to go to the park today and watch the ducks, but
A) It was too cold.
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2. I think all the ducks flew South already.
Just now, as I was sorting laundry, I turned around too fast and beaned myself on the corner of the wall. Cracked myself right in the middle of the forehead. It doesn’t hurt as bad as you’d think, but it’s already turning a nice shade of blue and I’ll be explaining it all week at work, I’m sure.
The Usual…
Well, work sucks about as much today as it always does. If I didn’t need the money this job gets me, I’d have been out of here months ago.
Weather dependent…
Meanwhile, it’s been snowing here the last couple of days. Nothing heavy, just flurries, but it’s clear that winter has returned and it makes me feel very alone. I’m still not over Janel and I’ll have noone to cuddle with - heck, I don’t even really have anyone to dream of cuddling with - this winter. Honestly, I am considering breaking my lease and buying a cat. That would give me something warm to sleep with and something to talk to so I don’t sound crazy as I wander around the house.
Damn I’m good…
Oh - I am also the single luckiest living being on Earth. After skipping my electromagnetics class for 3 weeks, I walked in, took the test, and got 98 percent. My friends who went to class all had less than an 80. Life is just too weird sometimes…
In other news…
I guess the only other thing I have to talk about is my role-playing character. He’s just turned into something fun to play and can also kick some serious ass. Never had that happen before…
It snowed today
For the second year in a row I spotted the first snowflakes of the season. Why is this important? Our school has a tradition of ringing the bells for the first snowflakes and I got to alert the bellringers and go to the belltower to hear them ring.
I cleaned my room
This wasn’t such a huge feat except I also cleaned the nasty, nasty turtle tank that I have been putting off forever. I am still afraid to tackle the week-old dirty dishes.
There is nothing good to eat in the dining hall
I have been living off junk food and Flinstones vitamins for the last couple days. I think I will break down and go to the restaurant on campus for some semi-real food tonight.
The Tim - When I was young, I always made meat loaf with only hamburger, tomato sauce and garlic, and it held together fine. I’ve done the bread and eggs bit, but I never cared for the texture.
No we didn’t. It was too cold to be down at the park today. I wasn’t going to hang around waiting for someone to toss me a measly crust of bread, and it sounds like you weren’t even planning on doing that. Quack. Bring a Po’ Boy and some cappucino, then we’ll talk. Instead I was inside drinking hot toddies and snuggling under a comforter. Polyester filled of course, you wouldn’t believe what some people think is a good idea. Quack.
+1 in the Karma Column for the Ducks
Our house is surrounded by several hundred acres of state-owned land, designated as an environmental management area (i.e. hunting ground). Two days ago, an environmental manager was training his environmental management dogs when one of them (a puppy) ran off. After searching unsucessfully for a while, he stopped by the house and left his name and number in case we saw the dog. Today some other environmental managers were managing that pesky environment when they found a dog. They rang our bell and asked if we had lost a dog. I called the first guy and his mother came over and picked up the puppy. She said her grandson cried himself to sleep over the lost dog last night. It was nice to have it turn out happy.
Pathetic
Last night I played Starcraft with a friend intermittently for nine hours. I haven’t yet decided whether I should laugh or punch myself.
It Never Ends
I’ve been hearing somebody in another room play “Let It Be” on a guitar for what must be at least a half hour. Just this afternoon I liked that song…
Wooohooo!
I got my wisdomteethyanked wednesday night, and this was the first morning that I didn’t wake up with blood in my mouth. It may not sound like much to you, but for me it was a big victory.
Workin…
After the victory this morning, I decided to head into work. Work actually went pretty well considering my mouth was throbbing the entire time I was there. I got the jobs done that I needed to get done, boss said ‘good job’, then I left
I am not Siskel nor Ebert
I saw a pretty damn good movie tonight. “Don’t say a word” I’m not going to spoil it all for you, but it’s worth the money to see. I give it 2 thumbs up!
Relaxin
Right now, I’m doin pretty good. Leaning back in my computer chair, sippin a mountain dew, and reading the SDMB. It can’t get much better than that! If you’d like to chat, check out my profile and look me up on AIM.
I’m cold. Terribly cold. Well, not all of me. Just my toes and fingers. I think they’re turning blue. It’s not even all that cold outside. I need to find a heater.
Lalalala
I did nothing today. I have a story I need to write for a class (in French, even…ugh…) by Monday, an piece and scales to work on for an honor band audition some time in November, and a book to finish. Did I do any of that? No, of course not. I practiced my instrument, but gave that up rather quickly in frustration.
Speaking of practicing and auditions, I need some talent. Anybody have a spare bit lying around that they would like to send to me?
Evil pieces of technology
Yesterday was my 17th birthday. Ooh. I’m sitting here staring at a DVD I got that I can’t even play. You know, when a computer has a big hype about being able to play DVDs, it should tell me before that it needs a DVD decoder (whatever that is). So for now, I’m just going to go impose on a friend with a player. I’m sure she’ll love it.
jessica
Hey Mudshark
I’ve always wanted an abridged (read 3-6 minute) version of Bolero. Not one that is cut off, but one that has some of the repetition editted out. Does your CD have such a thing? If so, what is the name of the CD so I can get a copy?
Yummmm
I splurged on a carton of eggnog today. I just finished a small glass with brandy. hic
If I eat much of anything, it gets all gassy and bloated. I feel like someone put a balloon in my stomach and is inflating it. Burping helps momentarily, and then it will work its way down the plumbing and the gas starts coming out the other end. I haven’t found anything that will stop it except not eating. I’m Hungry!
