Sunday Stealing: The ABC's of Meme

I’m pretty sure I’ve done an ABCs meme before, but this one has several items that look new to me so I’m plunging right on in here. See if you learn anything new about me.

A- Advocate for: adequate healthcare for all

B- Best Feature: Well, I just said nose last week to a similar question but that was a question specifically about physical features. This question is more open that that so I’ll say my “live and let live” attitude that I have more often than not (though there are some notable exceptions).

C- Could do without: W

D- Dreams and desires: A man who would take care of me for a change instead of me always having to take care of the man.

E- Essential items: God's love and forgiveness, Illini loyalty, peace of mind, sense of security, and always a government issued photo ID

F- Favorite past time: playing piano

G- Good at: blowjobs (I know, that was gross and tacky and not what you wanted to read. Nevertheless, I have had a lot of compliments and been told that I’m good at them. So there it is.)

H- Have never tried: Skiing, either water or snow

I- If I had a million dollars: I would pay off my mortgage, put W in an assisted living facility, donate to charity, invest the rest, quit my job, get a part-time low stress job, and volunteer a lot at N’s school.

J- Junkie for: Chocolate

K- Kindred spirit: Each of the following in one way or another: J, BJ, Drama, JeniAngel, Val.

L- Little known fact: This is a tough question only because I’ve revealed so much on my blog that are little known facts IRL so chances are whatever I reveal now you may have read before. Hmm. . . okay, I’m pretty sure this one is truly little known: I still have the shirt I bought for BJ’s Halloween costume last year in the same bag from when I bought it. We ended up not going to the Halloween party we were to attend because I was sick. I didn’t know what to do with the shirt and always kind of thought I’d just give it to him sometime, but I never did so there it sits, in its bag, unworn and unloved.

M- Memorable moment: Attending parent child Illini basketball camp with N a few years ago and getting to talk to Dee Brown in person. OMG, there is no one on earth more personable or likable than Dee Brown.

N- Never again will I: give my heart to any man without knowing for sure that he is capable and willing to give his heart to me.

O- Occasional indulgence: sex with inappropriate people

P- Profession: Certified Pain in the Ass, bean counter and number cruncher.

Q- Quote: Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives. -- Marilyn Monroe (I'm not saying I agree with this quote but just that I found it interesting and particularly interesting given who said it.)

R- Reason to smile: lunchtime with M today

S- Sorry about: ever believing in BJ

T- Things you are worrying about right now: an undone and overdue work assignment, W’s health (congestive heart failure is acting up again without an obvious cause), personal finances

U- Uninterested in: being someone I’m not just to please someone else

V- Very scared of: independence (also spiders)

W- Worst habits: picking nose, biting fingernails, twirling hair around my finger

Y- Yummiest dessert: Hot fudge brownie sundae

X- X marks my ideal vacation spot: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Z- Zodiac sign: Taurus, the bull, stubborn, slow to anger, but really nasty once angered. Yep, that’s me!

Hoping the Moon Overrides Venus & Pluto

Although the Moon's return to your sign often helps you simplify your life, today can be more intense than usual. Your key planet Venus forms a disturbing aspect with shadowy Pluto, putting you in touch with complex feelings such as possessiveness, jealousy or anger. Processing your negativity may take courage, but can also lead to intimacy.

I have no idea how today’s horoscope might apply to my life today so I think I’ll just ignore it. Oh wait, that’s pretty much what I do with the ones I think do apply to my life too so I guess today will just be like any other day.

Are You Lookin' For Me?

Today I thought I'd share with you some of the internet searches that have led people to my illustrious blog in the last couple of days. It's been an interesting mix.

Someone in Altrincham, Cheshire was searching for “single ladies wanting sex.” I doubt they found what they were looking for here. However, if I’m ever headed to Cheshire I’ll be sure to post about it so perhaps we can meet and look one another in the eye before saying to one another, “It really doesn’t matter how badly you want sex. You won’t be getting it from me.”

A reader from Málaga, Andalucia searched for “poem closed doors darkest nights deepesr thoughts.” I’m not sure if it would have helped their search had they not misspelled deeper, and I’m not even sure exactly what they were looking for with that particular search. I’m pretty sure they didn’t find it here, but if you are this searcher and you did find what you were looking for here let me know!

Another person from the United Kingdom searched for “single women in blackpool wantin sex.” Well, to you I say just look up top at my response to the person from Cheshire and apply it to you as well.

Someone in Faridabad, Haryana searched for “perverted middle aged women.” Alas, I probably have to cop to that one. However, do you really suppose they found what they were looking for here? Me neither.

This next one comes from Mesa, Arizona and asks “im a felon now how bad is my life going to suck.” Although you probably didn’t find what you were looking for when you first arrived, here’s my take on the thing. As a felon you’ve just made getting through life a whole lot harder. It isn’t impossible, but it isn’t going to be a piece of cake either. My best advice to you is rather than focusing on how bad your life will suck is to work to make it the best life you can. Turn yourself around and prove to those around you that you are indeed serious about getting your act together. Go back and make reparations as best you can to those against whom you committed felonies and apologize to them – face to face, eye to eye if possible. You’ll earn some respect that way. Don’t sit around and whine about the mess you are in or who may have contributed to it. You are responsible. Own it.

And finally, someone in St. Paul, Minnesota wants to know “how to get your girlfriend to read wikihow.” I know you didn’t find that advice here. However, I will share my thoughts. Think about the reasons behind why you want her to read Wikihow (the entire thing, one particular topic, what?) and the reasons that she has for not wanting to read it. Also, how have you approached her so far? I’m having a hard time fathoming why she would have refused to read a Wikihow article if you asked nicely, unless perhaps it was on a topic that has been a constant source of argument between the two of you. Also, if your biggest problem in your relationship is her desire not to read Wikihow then count your blessings, or if you’re the type that can’t respect that then for her sake cut her loose now. Then go get therapy to figure out why you are an overbearing bully.

And just for laughs let’s see what the ole’ horoscope has in store for me today:

Your key planet Venus is at odds with stern Saturn today, cautioning you against sharing your feelings. It's exceptionally problematic if you see nothing but the good in a situation because you could easily miss the warning signals. If you go ahead and bring your unresolved emotional issues to work, you may be embarrassed when you realize that it was inappropriate. A little self-restraint can save you from a big headache later on.

Oh yeah, sure glad I read that. I’ll be looking out for those warning signals, and I’ll try to employ a little self-restraint to prevent embarrassing myself. Heh. That would be a first.

Just Wanted a Little Light Reading

Maybe I'll read my horoscope this morning. Maybe it will help me feel better about today.

Someone's unexpected behavior might rattle your foundations today and impact your home. You may be quite effective at handling the situation, but you still don't like it when your plans need to be changed suddenly. Don't waste energy worrying about something else going wrong; concentrating your full attention on what's important should minimize any further problems that might arise.

Hmm, maybe not. . .

Unhinged? Me? Never!

It's been a long time since I've shared my horoscope here, but following a somewhat less than stellar morning I read mine over lunch and lookie what I found:

Your friends may think you are like a loose cannon today, but hopefully you are wise enough to maintain your natural stoic demeanor. It's just not a good idea to allow yourself to become unhinged now, as your spontaneity isn't as effective as your premeditated plan. But don't try to stop your thoughts. Just put extra time and space between the flash of awareness and speaking your mind.

Yes. Must stay wise enough to maintain stoic demeanor. That's my mantra for today.


And you know, I'm sure that none of my current attitude problem has anything to do with PMS. Really. It doesn't. Shut up!

Because It Is, After All, All About Me

It's BJ's birthday. (Go visit him at his blog and tell him "Happy Birthday" or send him birthday greetings at bjxxx AT yahoo DOT com)

I'm taking him out for dinner this evening, and I may just have a little present for him too. However, when he's blessed with someone like this:

what more could he want?

Right on Target

Today's Horoscope:

You are seeking a deep connection now with someone who can lift your spirits. But it's not easy for you to let go of the concerns you have, which could place walls between you and a special friend. Instead of letting your fears get in the way, do the sensible thing and talk about your feelings. This can break the ice and open a path that would otherwise remain closed.

Typical Taurus

Taurus
You are very stubborn, and your withdrawn nature makes you irresistible to hotties. You like sex to be romantic and passionate, and you know just how to make it that way. Your partners cannot resist your spontaneous and gentle nature. Sex matches: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn
'What is your Sexual Zodiac?' at QuizUniverse.com

When the Planets and Moon Align Just So. . .

First, let me say happy birthday (yesterday) to N. He’s in double digits now, but still my “little boy” (as long as he doesn’t hear me call him that). W and I took him to Chevy’s last night for his birthday dinner. It was both W and I at N’s request, and Chevy’s at N’s request. N loves birthdays at Chevy’s because they make a big deal out of it. They give you a sombrero (to keep!), have the wait staff all gather together to sing to you, and give you a free sundae for dessert.

Ah, but what would a post be without a good rant along the way. Today’s rant is about W. Yeah, I know, what a surprise. W was born under the sign of Gemini, the twins. W is Gemini through and through. He has two distinct personalities – good W and evil W. For the last few weeks I’ve been graced with having the good W around. It’s been nice. We’ve cooperated. He has even on occasion offered to be helpful in sharing the care of N. Even N noticed they were getting along better. I knew it was too good to last, and I tread lightly because I never knew when he would flip from good W to evil W. Within the last week, evil W has returned. Maybe the moon and planets are badly aligned. I don’t know. He balks at every turn. While I had good W to help with developing the October custody schedule I am now dealing with evil W as we implement it. Suddenly, he has forgotten (in spite of having helped develop the calendar and having it posted on his refrigerator; I’ve seen it when I pick up N) and not pleased that he is to have N tonight and tomorrow night, as we agreed when the two of us sat down and made the calendar together. Also, last night after dinner as we were transferring N’s stuff from his car to mine he got all pissy over a minor issue, said “Whatever” as I tried to explain something, slammed the car door on my car, turned and walked away. N said, “I can’t believe he just did that to you.” Then he put his head on my shoulder and rubbed my arm. I didn’t know what to say except to thank him for caring.

How long will evil W stay and prevent good W from appearing? No clue. I guess it’ll take until the wind changes, or the planets realign, or he has a little success with one of his “lady friends” as he calls them.

In other news, I had two exceedingly weird dreams last night (thanks to spicy Mexican food for dinner maybe?). The first dream was that N (and yes, he is very much a boy) was pregnant without my knowledge until he had the baby. It was a bizarre dream and fizzled out as I started to question just exactly how N, a boy, could have a baby. It was a strange and disturbing dream. In the other dream I attended a party where several people I know in real life and a couple of people I didn’t know were in attendance. It was a rather adult type party. All the women were in lingerie while they men were fully dressed (which I thought was weird even in my dream). I was a newcomer to the group but very warmly welcomed. They were playing some kind of card game that I was having a hard time following, but turns often resulted in various adult type activities engaged in for a time determined by the cards played. At one point, I ended up in a FFM threesome with a redhead I know from the bi group and a man I didn’t know. I also know that John Goodman (the actor) was there, as well as one guy I knew from grade school. Most of the women there were from my bi group. This dream was quite interesting and enjoyable and was only interrupted as W called me early this morning to let me know that I needed to replenish N’s lunch money at school. I struggled to awaken from the dream as I tried to figure out what the noise was (the telephone ringing). Oh well, it was almost time to get up for the day anyway.

And just now I read my horoscope for today:

Your attempts to remain practical today may be futile as you are drawn into the shadowy regions of uncertainty. Logic fails to explain your strong passions, yet this is as it should be now. Your current lesson is about honoring your feelings, whether they are rational or not. Remember, you can allow your emotions to flow unrestrained without necessarily acting on any of them.

Okey dokey then. Heading into another beautiful, weird, wacky day. Yet this is as it should be now. Well, at least my horoscope seems to think so anyway.

Words or Actions

Given that today’s horoscope seems to describe where I am perfectly:

Although you might think that your social life has been busy recently, the activity could pick up another notch with the Sun, Uranus, Venus and Mercury all in your 11th House of Friends. Still, you may not have a lot to say these days, preferring to share food, music or other sensual experiences beyond the world of words.

I think I’ll just go with the flow with the plans for the weekend which includes attending a soccer mini-tournament in which N will be playing and a bi group sleepover with L Word marathon. Both of those activities will allow for sharing of “experiences beyond the world of words.”

Maybe it’s that not having a lot to say these days thing that is leading to the lack of substantive posts here lately.

Should I Just Hide in My Cave Then?

Today's horoscope:

A social event can get completely out of hand if too many strong emotions are expressed too quickly. Everyone has his or her own set of needs, which can complicate your life as each person tries to control what's happening. The problem is that no one can make things return to normal. Letting go of previous expectations can liberate you from a frustrating cycle.

Good gravies, how eerily appropriate for today.

Good thing I have a guardian angel watching over from just a couple of hours away. ;-)


BTW, turns out yesterday's stupidity was maybe not so stupid after all. Sometimes I'm stronger than I think.

Mysterious, eh? Gotta figure it all out myself before I know how to share it.

Give Me Strength

Good lord, I'll have to pray for strength to get through this day if my horoscope is right:

Being of service to others today can bring you contentment, even if your own needs remain unfulfilled. Someone's selfish attitude may upset you, making you resistant to doing anything nice for him or her. Nevertheless, overcoming your judgment and petty annoyance is a good idea because you will be happier with yourself if you take the high road.

Whaddya mean what am I doing up at 3:30 in the morning? Obsessing of course. Obsessing over all manner of shit that hasn't allowed me a decent night's sleep in weeks.

Good Thing I Don't Really Believe in These

Your Present Hexagram

The situation calls for confronting a knotty conflict and cutting right through it. Somehow, the way to harmony and unity is blocked or frustrated -- perhaps by a tangle of misunderstanding or deceit. Like Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian knot, assert yourself and you will meet with good fortune. Don't be afraid to shake things up a bit. The ability to take corrective measures, when they are needed, is an essential part of all relationships.

But those who bring discipline to bear must, above all, be honest -- with others, and with themselves. Honesty is the hallmark of the strong and self-confident. The successful person masters the art of honesty much as a swordsman masters fencing. When lies, delusions and game playing are getting in the way of a loving relationship, a swift sword of assertive honesty must be wielded to protect one's integrity and values. Decisiveness with integrity at a time like this brings good fortune.

Though your actions can be vigorous, they must not be hasty, severe, or arbitrary. Be sure to carefully consider all the circumstances. In the case of a serious disruption of relations, you must forgive, but not forget to give a person a chance to make reparations for his mistakes. If corrective action is necessary, make certain that it fits the crime. When boundaries have become slack and useless, only through the institution of clear and swift correction can their effectiveness be restored.

In situations where serious issues are at stake, keep careful records, and do not hesitate to go public with the truth.

Wish I Hadn't Read It

Given my agenda for today, I'm not pleased with the following horoscope:

You could become lost in your own fantasies today and others may not be around to help you find your way back to reality. Nevertheless, there's important work for you to do and you better finish your chores before things get more complicated. Set your feelings aside early in the day, as they'll only slow you down and make you less efficient.

Set my feelings aside early in the day?!?!? When the whole day's agenda is about my feelings. Okay, logic and intellect, do your thang.

Yikes

Today's horoscope:

You could be a bit confused by the conflicting paths in front of you as your key planet Venus runs into nebulous Neptune. Even while soothing the stress of uncertainty, you are still tempted to run amok by seeking the greener grass in a distant pasture. Be careful; you are more vulnerable to misinterpretation or misrepresentation than usual.

Okay, going back to bed now and pulling the covers up over my head. Maybe I'll come out tomorrow. Maybe not.

Moi? A Tramp?

Heh. I have seen this on several others' blogs and decided to see what it would say about me. I must say that other than the outgoing part I would agree with this representation. Although geez, tramp? Really? Well yeah, okay. I can see their point.



On the Christmas front, I have already put out an invitation on the bi group's message board. No takers yet, but I anticipate there won't be too many, and particularly not until closer to Christmas maybe as other plans fall through or something. It's too late to get a notice in this week's bulletin at church, but I'm going to get one in for next week's. I am feeling very good about this little undertaking. Of course, it does mean I'm going to have to get the house tidied up by then. Yikes!

One last thing -- moving from CA back to the Midwest is not looking like a great move only from the standpoint of all the SNOW we are dealing with here. It's not even Christmas yet! Go away snow! Go away now! I was spoiled the first few winters back with mild winter weather particularly early in the season. This year, we had our first snow the first week of December. Arrgh. . . And yes, I know, it could be worse. I could live in Canada or upstate NY or Alaska or Iceland or Siberia. The thing is, I know it could be better. I lived it for 18 years. Eighteen years and only a dusting of snow a handful of times in all those years. Now that was the right amount of snow. Yes, I know this is incredibly whiney, but it's my blog and I'll whine if I want to. I'll get over it.

Copying from Others Again

After reading hers over at Bunny's blog, I checked out my sexual horoscope on Zodiac World

Taurus women: You expect your man to be kind and patient and make love to you by the book. Like to be pleased by sex, but don't look for unusual approaches. But you are a demanding lover and you leave your partner breathless. You have a need for oral gratification, both giving and receiving. Best sex mates: Cancer, Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Leo. most likely kink: sucking on your toes, one by one. You also like biting.

Yep, that's me. All but one thing. Sucking on toes. Ick. Gross. No way. All the rest that it said though is a great description of me.


Well, that's all for now. I spent much time and effort writing up Day 4 at the Blogger House on FTN's blog so I have nothing left for here. Please head over to FTN's though and see how we're faring in the house this year.

Earworm with Irony

There's a song that has just planted itself in my head lately. I can't shake it no matter what. I try getting other songs stuck there to replace it but to no avail. So what's a girl to do but see what videos there may be on YouTube to this song. I do so hope you'll enjoy it with me now.

As goofy as these guys are acting you've gotta figure that under the kind of stress they must be under day in and day out they deserve a little goofball fun on occasion.
100% support for the troops.
0% support for the war.
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In other news, could my horoscope for today be more timely? I think not.

Your fantasies have been rather satisfying, but now this escapist behavior won't help you reach your goals. Although your most vivid dreams are more colorful than real life, don't let them lure you off track. You will never know what is possible unless you give it a chance by telling others what you truly want.

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One other thing. I had a very vivid dream last night, quite detailed, and I remember much of it. I also think I know what it represents. More on this later when I have the time to write it out.

Yikes!

Just read my horoscope for today:

Removing your padded gloves is okay as long as you realize that if you hit someone with combative words, you are likely to be hit back. Don't start something unless you are certain that you want to fully engage. It might be more beneficial for you to wage peace, not war, in your personal life.

Alrighty then. Approaching the day with caution. . .

Thanks Horoscope, I Needed That

Even if you are overly involved with family issues now, you can still take a practical approach to what's going on. Your chosen path may not be the easiest way out, for you are willing to take a stand for what you know to be important. Stick to your plan and things will come around.