WOWZERS

So, I’m wondering what a brother has to do to get outta here. I am ready to go. I’m making my list…my “to do” list. Not bucket list….just a “to do”

I think I’m going to ask my friend Michelle if I can hang with her and the kids for a few days. I’m gonna play with the dogs. I have to see David. Tell him why I’m not going to be there when he comes home. I also need to get down to Hinesville to see the folk there. I wonder, humm, perhaps I should investigate the possibility of relocating. Now is the ideal time. 😄

Shadow play – eyes in the dark

Any Trekkers out there? Get the “eyes in the dark” reference?

But there’s more…. What do you see?

Tuesday, thus far (that was the original title)

Greetings and well met! Hey, how are you?

I’m trying a new format here. I would like to see if by utilising this “free writing” method, if I’ll keep up with this blog. Because I really do not know why I can’t put a few words together and tell a story. REALLY!

My dreams have returned. Or perhaps the more accurate statement is that I am now able to recall some of the images. For the most part, they’ve been rather uneventful. Most have been down right funny. There was only one that woke me from a sound sleep….screaming. That, as one can imagine was not fun.

I’ve lost an important and inspirational influence in my life. It is my fault and I accept full responsibility. As usual, when I act from an emotional place, I cock things up. One would think that I would learn. Unfortunately for me, I do not believe that there is any chance for reconciliation. And I will BE FOREVER SADDENED BY THE LOSS.

But I can’t mend the jug with regret.

I’ve been hearing my Mother’s voice calling my name for the past few days. It was so realistic that on the past two, it actually startled me. The other day, I smelled the fragrance of her soap. I don’t use that brand…

I am finding it more and more difficult to remember my Father. I can’t even picture his face anymore.

My brother is also a concern. He worries about me. I worry about him. I worry …

Well, I’m finished with this one.

Oh no, I’m not finished!

I am tired of having to pay because our ELECTED officials can not seem to balance a check book. Why am I being taxed when I buy an item? Why am I taxed quarterly on items ALREADY taxed? Have a Hybrid? Get TAXED. Have a moped or a scooter? Get TAXED. TAX TAX TAX TAX TAX TAX TAX. This probably makes no sense to you. However, I know.

A pui tardi! ✌

Ciao ciao!

This is the ‘Liebster Award.’ Thanks for this Milady :-)

The ‘Liebster Award’. This is what it says about it:

“For those bloggers and readers who are unfamiliar with this award, “The Liebster Award” is given to up and coming bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers. The word ” Liebster” comes from German and can mean the sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, most beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.”

the rules are…

Thank the person who nominated you.

Thank you very much for this Cathy. I don’t quite know how I’m going to pay you back for this You can find my UK guru at…. Loreleila

When you receive the award, you post 11 random facts about yourself and answer the 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you.

Pass the award on to other blogs {while making sure you notify the blogger that you nominated them!}.

You write up 11 new questions directed towards your nominees.

You are not allowed to nominate the blog who nominated your own blog! -You paste the award picture into your blog.

My 11 answers to Loreleila’s questions:

1 What is your earliest memory? a medical procedure

2 Has there been an inspirational person in your life? If so who and why? I’m inspired by many.

3 If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? the English countryside

4 What is your favourite book of all time? Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhuge

5 What do you like most and least about the internet? like most: having access to Information – Like least: Internet scams

6 If you could change one thing about the world what would it be? this ongoing and seemingly never ending quest for things

7 What animal do you most relate to? Snowy owl

8 What three wishes would you ask a Genie for? 1. Five acres of tax free land, 2. Perfect health and of course 3. World peace

9 What do you like about yourself? I’m a good listener (at least that is what I’m told)

10 Sweet or savoury? depends on my mood

11 What happens when you die? I don’t know

11 random facts about me:

1. I can listen to music all day long

2. I love to eat and would eat until I am overstuffed.

3. I would love to live in an artists’ commune.

4 . I was born during the “worst blizzard in Maryland’s history” according to my Mother.

5 . I can read the same books repeatedly.

6. I can go days without speaking to anyone without being at all bothered. yeah, I stole that one from you Milady.

7. I have very dry skin.

8. I like comic books but will not spend money buying them….anymore.

9. I’m strange with patience. Sometimes I have it endlessly, other times not at all. I’ve never been quite able to work out the logic of it. yeah another theft

10. There are times when I let emotion get the better of me.

11. I have to fall asleep wearing socks, but they come off during the night.

The people I’m nominating:

http://dealsinjapan.blogspot.com

http://internal-luminosity.blogspot.com

http://ozjthomas.blogspot.com

11 questions for my nominated people:

1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, what or whom would you go as?

2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or charcoal grilling?

3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask?

4. It’s your first day of vacation, what are you doing?

5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies?

6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email?

7. What do you think Captain Hook’s name was before he had a hook for a hand?

8. Rock, paper, or scissors?

9. How long was it from ‘the first date’ until the proposal of marriage? How long until the wedding?

10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet?

11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person?

I think I’d become trapped, no, I had become trapped.

and I still am, but now recognised as traps. Did that make sense?

THE TRAPS

the trap of believing that one has to be a part of a pair in order to be complete.

the trap of emotion. (Ahh, here we go)
It isn’t often that I let anyone into my most personal space…my head.

“What on Earth do you mean?”
I mean, to occupy so much of mind that they become all I think about. That I wonder what they’re doing every minute of the day.

That was just too freakin odd. And I did not like that at all.

the trap, that, I think many people feel today. the trap of “what’s the sodding point?”

You know what, don’t feel like listing all of the traps. Let’s just lump it into the trap of LIFE.

But, as usual, the UNIVERSE parted the veil so that vision could be cleared….

The moment I let go of IT, was the moment I got more than I could handle.
The moment I jumped off of IT, was the moment I touched down.

I happened to be listening to Alanis Morissette this morning whilst driving somewhere. And the moment I sang those words….a sigh of relief.

So I’m letting go of IT.

that is today, right now as I write this

Oh, 2013 is the year of write and post. No editing, no self censoring. Just sayin’.

I am of peace

I hate being swept up in emotion

It always leads to heartbreak, especially mine.

I’ve made a few realisations.
I am a footnote. We are all footnotes.

I have not been living honestly. I often tell people to speak it into existence. Yet, I’ve not practiced what I preach. Why? Because I am afraid. And we all know that… Fear…

I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.

The three things I want most, I won’t give them voice, because if they don’t happen, I’ll have nothing. …

My place for personal “a-ha” moments

Now, honestly, most posts will be auto-redirects to the #soundtracking of my life.

However, it is also a reintroduction of me to WP and You, the guys and gals who follow.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September. It honours those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.

This day was established by an Act of Congress, by the passage of Section 1082 of the 1998 Defence Authorisation Act. It is one of six days that the POW/MIA Flag can be flown.

The POW/MIA flag was first recognised by Public Law 101-355 in 1990.

From Lord Phoenix

It’s taken a few years, but he’s finally up! Thanks again Phillip.

An update of sorts and an attempt to blog daily…yeah, right :-)

Greetings! Well met! Hey, how are you?

Well what’s been happening during my hiatus? If you’re interested, this is what’s been happening with “yours truly.”

I’ve opened an Instacanvas gallery. Yeah, I know. I’ll make a minimum of $8 per item sold. Not a big deal since it costs me NOTHING to snap them. This is just a test….to see if there is any interest. Quite a few views, but so far, not buyers.

The business that “wasn’t meant to be…or that wasn’t planned” has/is taking off. Well, I started TESSERACT with the intent of being a concierge service, offering my services as a personal assistant, but more. That was my intent. The garden design and construction, well that was meant to just be a “filler” job. Well, from one garden sprang – sprung, no “sprang” who the hell knows? Let’s say “grew” other opportunities and well TESSERACT is kept afloat by its “terraforming” branch. LOL!!!! Jejejejejeje

I am still seeking answers to those questions that keep me up at night.

Oh, yeah, I’m back in touch with you, them, us. My connection to the link has been restored, with a few welcome surprises. (that’s a topic for a later day.)

I’ve realised that I am an “afterthought” in the mind and lives of a few of those folk I considered “acquaintances.” I was bothered by that….initially. However, after doing some thinking, I realised that “ain’t no use being bothered.” Then I became “hurt.” [SIDEBAR: oh, nevermind]

Passion has been reawakened, but…… Well let’s see if it’s passion or just my body welcoming a break from 100+ degree temps.

I’m returning to uni! I think I’m taking a course in medical billing. I say “think” because it’s a toss up betwixt medical billing and paralegal.

Have I mentioned that I believe that EVERYONE should have a theme tune? A tune that “defines,” or perhaps, “communicates” a core value.

Here are a few lines from the theme tune of my life….

Extraordinary Way by Conjure One.

What I have is nothing to my name
No property to speak of
And no trophy for my game
Intangible and worthless

My assets on the page
My coffers are empty
Any offer of safety has faded away
But what I have, what I have is

On an ordinary day, the extraordinary way
You take what I can give and you treasure it
On an ordinary day, the extraordinary way
You turn to me and say, I believe in this!

a pui tardi