Well, Cheese and Rice.

(Sorry, Holli.)  The world is coming to an end.  Heath Ledger dies, Gwen Stefani’s expecting another baby, there’s a stressful presidential election coming up, and in the midst of it all, I decide to finally go back to school!!   I’ve been looking up classes at a community college nearby, and have decided to put my love of web design and graphics into the pursuit of a future successful career.  I know that it all depends on my willingness to buckle down and study.  That was the hardest part about high school and later on, my single, unsuccessful semester at this same community college.  Studying is not my strong suit.  I just keep thinking there’s “better things to do.”  But this time I know I can do it.  I can’t keep sitting on my ass, getting only five hours in at work.  So here I go.  Cross your fingers, folks.

The “Stuff About Me” Meme

All right, so this list meme was originally on my first WordPress blog, “Chocolate & Controversy.”  It was originally bulleted up to 92, but I’ve whittled it down.  It’s been a couple years – things change.  And since my current computer won’t actually format things as they should, this may be confusing.  OK, here we go:  1.  I really depise math.  I’ve never been able to grasp it, and it just frustrates me to no end.  2.  I think most guys extremely cute, but I always realize that the ones most worth their salt are smart and quick on their feet.  I’m not impressed with most kinds of machismo.  3.  I love wearing unusual color combinations.  It makes me happy.  4.  There are currently six people I don’t think I’ll ever forgive for their transgressions against me; I’m making absolutely no progress on any of them.  5.  I’m really into Broadway musicals.  6.  I sing in the car or whenever I’m alone.  7.  I’m usually very early to work and somewhat late to class.  8.  I’m unbearably attracted to things that sparkle.  9.  I love wearing bright lipstick, even though sometimes it just looks to garish on me, even with makeup on.  10.  Red is my favorite color, next to pink.  11.  I adore chocolate, but it makes me sick, so I can’t eat much of it anymore.  12.  I can’t take coffee black.  Milk and sugar!  13.  I’m too good with computers for my own good.  I have most CSS and HTML codes memorized.  14.  Even though I may hate a class or work, I won’t skip it, period.  15.  I am bisexual, and I am proud of it.  16.  I really hate it when people misunderstand my beliefs.  17.  I was always a “freak” in school.  18.  I really, really love cats and spoil my two babies.  19.  I hate wearing watches.  Or anything on my wrist.  Unless I must.  20.  I hoard makeup – and barely use any of it.  21.  I like actors.  I like DATING actors.  22.  My favorite dog breeds are the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the Irish Wolfhound, the beagle, the dachsund, and the Jack Russell Terrier.  23.  My favorite cat breeds are the tabby, the Ragdoll, the Bengal, the Maine Coone, and the Norwegian Forest Cat.  24.  I like Facebook just a little too much.  25.  My cursive really sucks.  26.  I hate running.  27.  I’m a shopaholic.  28.  I love Hot Pockets.  29.  I don’t really like CLOTHES shopping.  30.  I’ve only ever had the same dance dress as someone else once.  31.  High, whiny noises make me twitch and/or jump.  32.  I say “Squee!” when something surprises me.  Like when the drawer in my cash register pops open without warning.  33.  I’m very easily amused.  34.  I really like zippers.  Like, on hoodies.  35.  I quit band just because of marching season.  36.  I laugh really hard at sex jokes.  37.  Most of my male friends are gay.  About 78% of my female friends are bisexual or lesbian.  38.  I don’t play sports.  I hate sweating.  39.  I believe that God is a woman.  40.  I am a feminist, but not a man-basher/hater.  41.  My nickname is Spill-It-Lose-It-Drop-It-Sit-On-It.  (Yes, I am a clumsy person!)  42.  I hate Myspace and yet I have one.  43.  I used to have a Xanga but I quit that.  44.  I take very long, very hot showers.  45.  I think real love is very, very rare and should be cherished.  46.  I don’t like wearing eyeliner.  47.  I’ve got very mixed feelings about high school.  I miss it and I don’t.  48.  I carry Tide-To-Go in my purse.  49.  I collect bridal magazines.  And prom magazines.  Just for the dresses, I swear.  50.  Life hit me very fast last year – and I am loving it!!!

Turn On The Charm.

I’m sure I’ve mentioned my two cats here, sometime.  At least in passing.

They are the very essence of unconditional love.  Anyone who has any sort of pet knows that to be true.

(Here, I wish I had pictures readily available to post, but I don’t, so onward.)

My cats sleep all day, play in the evening, and my boy-kitty normally crashes on top of my feet in bed at night.

They’re smart as hell, beg for treats (Whisker-Lickin’s and Tuna, yum-yum!), beg for belly-rubs, and enjoy the beauty of being alive, furry, and in a comfortable home with people who cater to their every whim and whit.

I can’t imagine ever losing them.  So each time I see a kitty straying next to the street or running up a hill, I want to go catch them and bring them back where they belong.  If they don’t have a place to belong, then the humane society.  This goes for all animals, by the way.  There have been two dogs I’ve rescued from the cold so far this winter.

THIS is the five big things I’ve learned from having cats.

5.  If you’re loud enough, tuna will come.

4.  You can’t be cute enough.  Sometimes it’s a curse!

3.  People love fuzzy warm critters in their big, comfy, warm beds.

2.  People write entire books on the subject of how wonderful cats are!

1.  Love is the only thing you need in life.  That and the occasional cuddle.

Such A Doll!

  I’m a wannabe doll collector.  I have one antique doll by the name of Mildred.   To me, she’s gorgeous, but she’s not enough.  I want roomfuls of beautiful dolls.  I love reworked fashion dolls (the one pictured is from Crawford Manor -  She is the Faery Amberwyn.) as well as antique bisque and porcelain dolls.  Barbies are fine for some girls – I gotta go fully repainted, homemade clothes, beauty all around.  Crawford Manor (link on navbar, or in parenthesis above) is amazing, but there’s really nothing for sale – just things to gawk at.  As time goes by I’ll compile more dolly links (like Clea Bella, for instance), with catalogues as well as information.  Apparently, I’m getting hits from people who think my blog is solely about doll collecting.  Although that isn’t the case, and I don’t have enough income to support my wannabe hobby, I can certainly take some time out to enjoy some real works of art.

Abnormal night

Since when do I stay up until god-knows-when, uploading songs to my iPod and writing a blog post?  I suppose I am allowed.  I normally go to bed around 10:30 at night.  Now I’m doing all sorts of stuff – taking quizzes on Facebook, trying to figure out how much space is left on my iPod for songs…  This is when my day winds down, I guess.   Anyway.  I’ll get back to uploading so I can go to bed.  Zzzzz.

Quick: What’s Another Word For STALLED?!

OH THAT’S RIGHT:  Writer’s block!

It seems that the Almighty Muse has decided to take a long-ass vacation.  So that means that the current update is going to be LULKITTEHS.  And hopefully soon my brain will be back in busy-buzzy-beehive shape.  Until then…  A visual mass of bullshit will have to suffice.

Sorry, folks.

 

 

poor little rich girl.

READ:  Enough with the Britney Spears bullshit, already!Thus the reason why I couldn’t help agreeing with the current Foamy The Squirrel Topical Rant. I can’t believe one person’s life would generate so much buzz.  Entertainment Tonight just compared her to Princess Diana.  NO ONE can be compared to Princess Diana.  At least Princess Diana was doing things to help others in the world – as well as being a REAL MOTHER to her two boys!If this was your average Jody on the street, having a breakdown, you wouldn’t have heard about it.Although I can’t help but feel bad for her.  Brit, honey, you’re headed downward.  You need some help.  So let someone give you that help!  Talking in British accents and telling paparazzi to get out of your face isn’t helping.You want your kids back, right?  Then act like it.If you weren’t going to do anything to become a better mom, then why did you have kids in the first place?And now I’m afraid for her kids, too.  K-Fed isn’t that good of an influence (although better than Brit, I hate to admit it), and Jamie-Lynn Spears is pregnant at 16.  Those boys need better parental influences in their lives.  They can’t just hold onto each other.  They are going to need serious therapy if this keeps up.If nothing else, those kids should go to their grandmother.  Who should have thought better than to be pushing her kids into the spotlight in the first place!Yeah.  I blame her.You don’t let your kids become so immersed in their stardom that they forget who they really are, and you don’t make an enemy of them.OK, enough ranting about Brit.Gah. 

What You Wish For…

…sometimes never comes.  But that’s okay.  Because, see, when life hands you a lemon, don’t be like me and throw it at someone else.  Squeeze the juice and add sugar.

What the hell.  I’m so tired I don’t know what I’m writing.

Oh, well.

My muse will come back to me someday.

I’ll Fly Away, Someday…

I’m not sure if I look forward to tomorrow or not.  I know work is going to be scary busy, but I need the hours and I know I can cope with long lines at the cash wrap.  Retail is basically the only job I’ve ever worked.  I don’t mind it so much, if it’s in a nice place with nice people and customers who know how to treat a cashier.  I know it’s different where I am now.  I don’t have to worry about psychotic lady customers in Sunday hats who hurl things at you when they’re pissed.  (And let’s face it, you have to be almighty pissed to hurl things at other people.)  I know that one of these days I’m going to have to change it up.  I would like to try my hand at office work.  I’m not so good at filing (as I’ve found from trying to do it myself, at home), but I’ve got a 180-wpm record from my Computer Literacy classes in high school.  I know that I can do well at web-design, but until I get my own laptop and software and fully cram those codes in my noddle, I’ll have to wait.  I’m close though.  I was told earlier that I’m only about $500-$600 away from paying off my car.   So since today was one of my two days off for this week, I did a few errands such as running the glass we’ve accumulated over the past few weeks to the recycling center.  I also visited with some friends, drove quite a bit, and enjoyed some time off my feet.  But I mostly “cuted-out.”  I just checked out some adorable videos on YouTube and did some oohing and aahing at some pictures on Cute Overload!  This is what I do with my time these days.  Since I’m not in school, I just veg out with the internet.  Or I read.  Or I write.  Or just simply listen to music and close my eyes, wishing for spring to come – and quickly.  BTW, watch my sidebar for more links.  If you’re just looking to kill time, I have lots of good websites for you to check out.  I’d also like to give a quick shoutout to my new friend, B.T., whose mother I work with, and who is adorable.  I love her cute giggle!!  I’ve spoken to her on the phone twice and I already know that we’re going to be good friends.  So let’s go bowling, honey!

Super!

Well, I’m glad to inform you all that I am indeed better.  No more icks.  We can all thank goodness for that.I’ve just been working a big load.  My second job has finished, as I was seasonal.  Which means I’ll have some nights off for a change.  We’re getting ready for a big rush at work now, so I’ll be glad to have tomorrow off so that the rest of the week can go crazy and fly by.I regret the loss of two friends.I do not regret the gaining of several good friends.  More on that later.And yeah, I am obsessed with my new iPod.