by Kat | Oct 14, 2008 | General
I saw this on one of the many blogs I read, I am sorry – I do not remember which one. I think it might have been on Perpstu’s weblog… but if it was not, I apologize for plagerizing!
Can you tell that I am getting more than a bit bored with the recovery process? Just wait, by Friday you may have bruise photo’s to color your weekend!
Without further adieu, more useless information you did not know you needed to know!
If I were a liquid, I would be – effervescent water
If I were a metal, I would be – sterling silver
If I were a tree, I would be – the poem about Trees by Joyce Kilmer
If I were a fruit, I would be – a pomegranate
If I were a flower, I would be – the Lily of the Valley
If I were weather, I would be – the rainbow that shines in a rainstorm
If I were a musical instrument, I would be – a cello
If I were an element, I would be – Periodic Table #11, Na. For without sodium life is most bland…
If I were a color, I would be – a very verdant and earthy green
If I were a feeling, I would be – excitement
If I were a food, I would be – a feast for the senses
If I were a sentence, I would be – compound – complex
There you go, feel free to take this and make it yours for your blog! Let me know you did Gentle Reader, because you know I am dying to know all that is useless about you!
Happy Wednesday all!
by Kat | Oct 13, 2008 | General
There has been much discussion of lists lately in the halls of my favorite Social Network and one of the lists that has recently been discussed and requested was my List for Men. Yes, gentle reader, I have a list which I am sharing with you today. How did this list come about you ask, well read on and you will understand. I am a girl who needs a road map to get through life, it seems. I share with you mine…
In the strange world of dating and relationships, classify me, hands down, Slowest Learner in all of History! One would think that if I can get “it” easily in most every other aspect of life, one would assume that I would be a quick learn in the Romance Game.
Not so, gentle reader, if I had a coach, maybe I would not have made so many mistakes. That being said, I did not, and so after much trial and as many errors. I determined that I would write my own list. Nothing concrete of inflexible, okay – maybe more than a little concrete and somewhat inflexible, but at the ripe old age of 47, it is obvious that I need a map to get where I need to go.
Thus, The List was born.
I have always been drawn to the direct opposite of me. I would say black – they white. Really quite interesting and effective if you are looking for someone to debate, however not a good choice for someone you want to live with for any length of time – at least if you want to have anything that resembles harmony, that is. Now, if I had even a modicum of intelligence that I actually used, you would think that I would have figured this out, oh say, 10 years ago!! Think again, I must subscribe to the “I will keep trying until I get it right if it kills me” plan. After the last relationship ended so poorly, I knew I did not want to hurt another person, purposely or not, by advancing through life willy-nilly.
One evening, while I was listening to some music that I liked the Epiphany occurred. Here I was listening to something I liked, and there was no ridicule, no great debate about it…and it just clicked.
Therefore, the list begins with music. There should be some mutual appreciation for each others musical tastes. I am not looking for a moratorium banning anything but what I like, just equal time. A simple start, I think.
That fed quickly to political leanings. I was so over debating politics with anyone, much less The Someone who might live with me. I quickly added this to The List. Of course, I just excluded almost the entire populous of West Michigan, but I was forging on. So, unless you are of a liberal mindset there will not be any consideration.
That led to NPR, whom ever I would ever be involved with again needed to at least know what NPR is. Preferably, listen – but the knowledge of intelligent radio is a start. One think they could not do is listen to any of the Shock Jock Radio regurgitation that is being spewed out over the airwaves.
This spurred the no NASCAR rule. Enough said.
I went along beautifully with this rudimentary list and was most satisfied with it. However, there were things that I thought were obvious to everyone, that were not to some. So, add to the list good hygiene and teeth! I know, who’d a thunk it?? Nevertheless, there it is!
I love to cook, so those that despise mealtime or think food should be rote need not apply either.
I would also like them to be positive, cheerful, and upbeat. Okay, nice dream…but in reality it would be nice just to have someone who is not a complainer or negative about everything. Attitude is not everything, but on some levels, it is. Everything in life is a choice, ones attitude is, in my not so humble opinion, the simplest of those choices. Quick wit and the ability to skillfully participate in verbal repartee is an added plus.
They must be unfailingly honest. Being deceitful will earn you a one way ticket to the door, quickly.
Money and the desire for it and Things are not important to me. I have reworked this in my own life and found it to be a marvelously freeing experience. I have been fortunate to discover that I can live richly on little.
Therefore, basically, I have changed my course, redirecting myself towards people who have more in common with me than not. The List, like me, is open to change. I welcome, gentle reader, your comments and suggestions to help me as I go forward, perfecting my map for what I am looking for.
by Kat | Oct 9, 2008 | General
Autumn has most certainly arrived here in West Michigan and it brings with it changing leaves, changing skies, and Home Coming!
Yes, I know.. maybe I need to get Heidi fitted with sackcloth and ashes. I wish I had the foresight to have snapped a photo of the look on her dad’s face when he saw Heidi’s date get out of the car, priceless I am telling you!! So, later that evening when she and Jordan were over laughing and carrying on and Holly Hop came up (Holly Hop is when the girls and the boys – aka Sadie Hawkins) and the girls say they are going to ask “gangster boys”. Give me strength. That is all I am saying!!
I lost the heat wars last week as well. With the temperature inside registering in the 40’s I caved and turned on the heat!! It was on and off just as quickly – we have warmed up this week nicely! But, we have had several hard frosts overnight that have covered the ground with an icing of white!
For the enquiring mind, I did have surgery on Monday. And, I am on the road to recovery. It is a slow and somewhat rocky road. A big bump occured yesterday when I had to remove my pain pump. As long as I don’t move my arm, I am not in too much pain. And the medication is most certainly befuddling my brain. I did give it the college try and went sans pain meds until about 2PM today when I had to throw in the towel before I threw up! Yeah, there is a lovely picture, eh? Anyways, I am back to my medicated haze.
I have attempted a bit of knitting.. and can manage a row or two before utter exhaustion sets in. Spinning is not even on the horizon yet.
I am off to seek out sleep in the middle of the day. Color my world quiet!
by Kat | Sep 29, 2008 | General
It never ceases to amaze me that when you least expect it life happens, and sometimes what happens is so amazing you are awed by the experience. Consider me awed, gentle readers!
In West Michigan, Autumn has come to stay. The days have been lovely, sunny and warm. The nights, beautifully cool and crisp. The perfect combination, in my opinion. The colors are changing slowly in the trees, and each day it seems there is something new to see. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to put socks on after a long summer! Simple things, to be sure. But, a nice feeling!
I am going to try and keep up with the Harlot this year and not turn the heat on for as long as possible. It should prove an interesting challenge! Stay tuned to see how I handle this feat. You may not know this, but I need to have a window open to sleep. I dislike the feeling of a closed up house, most especially in the bedroom. I promise to keep your inquiring minds posted on how this progresses!
Today is also my first night at work!! Yes, the change begins today! I have been trying to stay up later and, therefore wake up later. In theory that sounds right, does it not? Well, would someone please tell my internal clock??? I have been going to bed later, but waking up near the same time. I would stay in bed, tossing and turning – sleeping the sleep of restlessness. I am fatigued today, and will hope that the nap I have planned for this afternoon works out. Either way, keep me in your thoughts tonight!!
School is off to a rousing start for all the kids. This weekend is home coming and I had some previews of the frivolity this weekend from Heidi and Jordan. Okay, can someone tell me when kids got all decked out for home coming??? I feel decidedly old! I am about ready to pack up Miss Heidi and send her off to a nunnery to be clothed in sack cloth and ashes! Sam will be home for the weekend to be with the most darling and enjoyable Brea. Young love is a wonderful thing!!
Come to think of it, love at 47 is most incredible as well, just sayin’, gentle reader. Most incredible indeed.
Anyways, I digress… stay tuned for the Red Carpet Photos from the upcoming weekend! All the news that isn’t fit to print will be shared here, you can rest assured!!
Not all of you know, but next Monday I have surgery scheduled. At. Long. Last! Nothing dire, just a small arthroscopic repair to a little problem in my supraspinatus, for the inquiring mind out there. I will be off work a bit, but that will be just fine. My hope is that knitting will be my solace in recovery, Carla – I will keep you posted as to how I am feeling and my holler at you for advice! So, a bit of a “forced” vacation to enjoy my favorite season is just what the doctor ordered!
I wish that you all find joy in the world around you where you least expect it. Have a glorious day!
by Kat | Sep 25, 2008 | General
There are days when I wonder why I even bother to make my bed. Let me present my case to you, gentle reader, follow along with me as I ramble on about this and the many and varied thoughts that fill my brain. I promise that by the end of this post, you too will believe that I have latent ADD tendencies!
So, I have these dogs. A matched set, so it were. Him and Her. Copper and Penny. Truly the Yin and Yang of doghood! What Copper is, Penny is not. Yet, they love each other dearly. For some time now Copper, who is more than a kilo or two over weight, cannot drag his carcass off the floor level to sleep in my bed. At the end of the day, the ritual is for me to ask him if he is ready for bed. He wags his tail and waits patiently for me to hoist him off the floor to the waiting soft bed. Penny has already been there for some time by now. She gets in bed and moves to the choice spot when I begin my bedtime ritual. So, this has long been the rite of passage for the evening for a good long time. However, sometime between my waking and my leaving the house I make the bed for the day. Granted, this is not always done. But, on the most part it is. Today, in a meager attempt to find fodder for this blog, I decided to share with you why making the bed is an exercise in futility with Penny in the house. Her entire day revolves around “unmaking” the bed. Yes, that is right – she digs the covers back. Pushes pillows around until she finds the perfect spot. And, then this is what she does, for as long as she is able.
Thus, you can see my dilemma. Who could tell her no? I rest my case. Copper, on the other hand spent the day snoring away under the bed sleeping. No picture attempted, there was not enough light!
About 2 weeks ago, I shared with you that Heidi turned 18. Yes, I now just have one minor child left and count me blessed as they are all good kids, for the most part anyways! Heidi, however, has a quick mind and rapier sharp wit. She is a daughter after my own heart! Suffice it to say, she tries for the shock factor and it tests my parental skills daily to not show my shock!! Fortunately, her father gives her the shock value she needs to keep her attempts with me just below a fevered pitch! All I can say is thank God for Clairol, because only my hairdresser knows how much grey hair these kids have put on my poor head! Here is the birthday girl with her best friend, who calls me her “other mother”, Jordan.
Heidi is on your left, Jordan is on the right. Heidi is still wearing her sling from her shoulder surgery in August. But, this should be off this week. Keep your fingers crossed!! Senioritis has not set in, for which I am eternally grateful! It looks to be a lovely year for her. Happy Birthday, Heidi. I could celebrate all year with you!!
Sam is enjoying school as well. And, he has a very steady girlfriend – Brea, whom I love and adore. However, Sam came home last weekend with a hickey on his neck. So, as the boy and I are talking, I ask about said mark on his neck. To which he replies, “don’ worry, I did that shaving”. And, he tries to change the subject. Being the mother, and female (I know, convenient isn’t it???) I adeptly steered the conversation back to this mark and announce how convenient it was that this ‘razor burn’ looked exactly like a hickey!! Sam, being male and young (convenient again, I assure you!) says, “no, I swear. It happened shaving!” I will just have you know that appropriately timed laughter has saved me as a mother on more than one occasion and I am happy to share that it did not fail me this time. Once I started laughing, so did Sam and the conversation that followed was good for me and I hope good for him. Brea and Sam were over the other night and after an obvious inspection of their necks prior to leaving for a movie. The motto of “No Sucking Marks” has been adopted! Sam laughed riotously, Brea blushed and giggled. As they were leaving, I heard Sam say to her, “I told you Brea, my mom is funny”.
Funny or not, I love them all dearly. I have been learning some new things, meeting some new people, and thoroughly enjoying my life. I hope you all are in a similarly situated place. All be it, just not in such an ADD scattered brain as mine!! Have a great remainder of the week all!
