what a busy day.

Well...today officially marked the end of the summer for me. I took the kids to the beach for the last time and Rich and Rose both registered for the new school year. I must say that this summer was just unusually short for me. I just started having fun with my kids again and now it's over!! Geez! Where the time goes, I just don't know.

*sigh* I've been feeling a bit nostalgic lately. I don't know if it's because the kids are going back to school or the fact that we're trying to push all the holiday items out in our store. Perhaps a little of both...and the fact that the empath in me is going a little nutso again. I'm getting those strange waves of energy again and I can't shake it. Damn thing has me all turned around. I can't seem to think straight. *shakes her head* I need another vacation, only this time it has to last at least 4 full days. Ugh...jetsetting just doesn't sit well with me. lol Until then, however, I must deal with these overwhelming thoughts// dreams// feelings... Gosh, I'm tired. Think I'll try to write something else. Good night folks. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

omg!! finally!!

I was able to login the NORMAL way after two freaking weeks!! Please let this last. Okay, so I haven't posted much on the count of writers block, frustration with the site and just plain being busy. I really should be asleep coz I have to go to Rich's registration first thing in the morning, but insomnia will do funny things to ya. So...here I am posting something new AND something silly. My friend, Wanda, sent this to me. Had me rolling on the floor. Read on and you'll see why :-)



One day, while going to the bookstore, a preacher passed a nursing home.
On the front lawn were six old ladies lying naked on the grass. He
thought this was a bit unusual, but continued on his way to the
bookstore.

On his return trip, He passed the same nursing home with the same six
old ladies lying naked on the lawn. This time his curiosity got the best of
him and went inside to talk to the manager. "Do you know there are six
ladies lying naked on your front lawn?"

"Yes," she said. "They are retired prostitutes, and they're having a
yard sale."



*snicker* told ya!




Now....for the "something new"!


Walk Through Yesterday
8/31/06

I counted the stars
as they came out

and connected them

with imaginary lines
until the sky was so full
I could not longer see

It brought me back
to sleepless nights
and moonbeams
lying on the soft, green grass

We stood here before,

you and I,

as dusk fell
and the skies lit up
with a trillion tiny fireflies

But, you were the one
that blinded me

your essence filled the heavens
so that angels fell
drunk

and so did I

once

a bittersweet lifetime ago
But I smile now
as I walk through yesterday

and remember what
we were before

what the heck, man?!

I haven't been able to log into this damn blog. I've had to log in via comments on other blogs in order to post something. Grr....I don't want to give up this blog, but irritations like this, well, it's just not something I need nor want! *sigh* It's bad enough to have writers block, but when the need hits you, and you can't even post makes it all the worse. Sorry if that was totally incorrect grammatically, but this is how unmotivated I am. I don't even have the slightest bit of inclination to fix it (LIES....It bugs, but I don't have time to fix it at the moment.) I just want to write.

Work is kicking my butt. The closer we get to the holidays, the busier we get. It's a good and bad thing. It means job security to me, coz I'm doing exactly what I said I would, which is bringing back business to the frameshop. But, on the same token, I'm so tired of working for someone else. Ugh....we're never really satisfied. At least, not at this moment. I'm feeling the time crunch. The end of the summer is near and that means running around like a maniac again. It's been a mostly relaxing summer and I hope to hold onto it for as long as I can. Weather permitting, I'll continue to go to Laguna Beach on Thursdays alone. I've felt so relaxed....

Well, I better get. Mike just called. Gonna chat for a bit!

fireworks

Every evening (9:30 p.m.) I hear the fireworks show from Disneyland. Some nights it's more noticeable than others, like tonight. I think the wind was blowing in our direction. *sigh* I love fireworks. Brings out the kid in me.

There was one fireworks show in particular that I remember. Richie's bday is the 4th of July, so he gets fireworks every year. On his sixth bday, we threw him a bday party and after dinner, the entire family, all 24 of us, went to Heritage park in Irvine, just across the street from our townhome to watch the fireworks display. It was just craziness seeing so many people at the park at once. Everyone was there. Anyway, we found a spot where we could plant our very LARGE group and waited for the display. It was a wonderful evening. When the finale' was taking place, all the huge bursts of color exploding left and right, we sang happy birthday to Rich. Even people in the crowd (people we didn't know) started singing and at the end of the show we all wished him a really loud HAPPY BIRTHDAY. omg...seeing the happiness and glow on his face was just breathtaking. I thank God for giving me children and allowing me memories just like this.

gun-metal gray/or sepia.....

I'm conducting a little experiment. I wanted to see how many hits my myspace profile would get just by changing my profile pic. In a mere 24 hour period my page was hit over 100 times. That's the most I've ever seen it jump. And, I believe it's because of the photo I used. My dear friend Wanda, who's a prof. photographer, took this great photo of me in black and white and I gave it to my husband for our anniversary. Anyway, I found it interesting how looks affect this so much...bizarre, really. I'm just ignorant. But, I still found the outcome interesting. I'm gonna change it back to a different one next week. Why I use myself for experiments is beyond me, but I just do. Sometimes, I'm just hoping against the normal compulsion for human reaction, I guess, But, like I said, I'm just ignorant that way. heh...now that I've written a lot about nothing, I'll let you go!

myspace cross-post. A day at the beach

Laguna Beach...not just a tv show...
Current mood: jubilant
Category: Blogging


Went to the beach with the kids today. We picked up the best sandwiches from Ralph's, brought a grip o' Gatorade and went on our way. Stopped at my bro-in-laws shop (in Laguna Canyon) and picked up my nephews' Anthony and Giovanni and headed off to Laguna Beach. Oh my gosh. What an absolutely gorgeous day today! The sky was the clearest blue I've seen in a long time. The temp was perfect and the water was awesome. The sun was a little stronger than the past few days we'd gone, so, um, let's just say I'm a little darker than I was the last! Yikes! lol

I even brought the digital to get some shots of our fun in the sun. Luckily, I got some really great pics of the kids just before the camera started acting up! Ugh...I really need a new camera. After it started fartin' around, I resorted to using Rose's disposable and a shot of my camera phone. Thank goodness for other forms of technology! As a matter of fact, I'm uploading pics into photobucket as I type! I'm gonna put up another film loop. These pics are fun! Anyway, I just wanted to share. These photo's just made me happy :-)

yeah...this is me! But only to those that "GET" it! lol

You're Totally Sarcastic

You sarcastic? Never! You're as sweet as a baby bunny. Seriously, though, you have a sharp tongue - and you aren't afraid to use it. And if people are too wimpy to deal with your attitutde, then too bad. So sad.

How Sarcastic Are You?

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Trolls...get 'em while their hot!
Current mood: silly
Category: Writing and Poetry


A dialogue.....



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Super Busy!!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm alive. Work has been hectic. I haven't been sleeping well, and I've been a creating fool (writing, painting)!! I'm going to a recording studio tomorrow to sing back-up for a song on a friends cd. Hopefully all goes well and something comes of my endeavor. :-) Whatever the case may be, I'm just going to enjoy it. I haven't been in a recording studio in YEARS! It should be lots of fun. Wish me luck!!

per-verse/ myspace crosspost

per-verse
Current mood: nostalgic
Category: Writing and Poetry




I looked for lovely
at the end of a song

All I got was an ending

I remember the lyrics
so clearly
but the melody has disappeared

You said you loved me
once
That was a lifetime ago

I keep going back
to what-might-have-been

I still hear how, remember
where and when....

Tug...
You're still tugging
And, the clouds refuse
to cover my eyes

Caramel Kisses and Champagne

~The air has shifted

There is a cooling here
August breeze says Sister Autumn
is approaching~





Too many times
I woke last night
disoriented, dazed
by the lights and sounds
that crept into my window

I must have been dreaming
though I can't remember
what or why...

I'm still confused,
head is spinning
from caramel kisses
and dreamed champagne

But, I see no moon
the stars have gone hiding
and the brown owl
is fast asleep

nothing left
but the taste of sugar
resting, clining
to the tip of my tongue...




*Well, I've completed something totally disconnected yet, I am pleased. Heh...it's really reflecting my lack of sleep. Ah, well, artists and insomnia seem to go hand in hand. *

making up for lost time

I know I haven't posted anything in a while. Getting a really bad summer cold can do that to you and work has been...well, REALLY HARD WORK. *sigh* I want to be able to stay home again. Soon, I hope. Anyway, I wanted to share this with you too. Enjoy :-)


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Beachside Poetry

I took the kids to Laguna Beach yesterday. It was such a relaxing day. We're going to have to do that again. We had a blast and I got a really good poem out of it AND I edited another along with getting some really good photos. I'll post the pics later, I promise. Anyway, here's the piece. I also posted it on myspace.


Oh, and did I mention that I was asked to sing back-up on a song for an upcoming cd? No? Well....Yeah, I did!! I'm so thrilled. Gonna work on it next week. Keep me in your prayers!!


Beachside poetry
Current mood: optimistic
Category: Writing and Poetry


I sat watching the waves
curl and break upon
the sandy shore

Brine-infused air
settled upon me-
calm

Time and waterworn rocks
jut out of the sands-
gargoyles of Laguna Beach
keeping watch over waters
unchanged through the centuries

I could stay here for hours,
like those rocks, just
watching

letting the sun warm me
as waves rush over
smoothing, soothing
my rough edges

with the polish of time