As happy as I am to see this HORRID year come to a close, I am thankful (yes again) for many things that I have learned over this year.
I have learned to deal with loss, losing the most important person in my life this year (Mom, not a day goes by that I don't think of you, and use the skills, knowledge, and advice that you have given to me throughout my life).
I've dealt with and learned about addictions, my own, as well as addictions of those I care so very much about.
I've learned the true value of family and friends.
I've done some considerable growing up. I have learned to stop and smell the roses, keep memories and laughter alive, and to fight through the tears.
I've made some awesome new friends, and strengthen bonds with the friends I have had for years.
All in all, it has been a character building year for me, and as shitty as it was, I am thankful.
Looking forward, I turn the page to the next chapter of my life. I fully intend to make it a happier chapter, and I fully intend to keep learning. When we stop learning, we are as good as dead.
I want to wish everyone out there, a very happy, prosperous, and healthy new year. I hope it is filled with magic, happiness, laughter and music.
Talk Hard!
G6
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, January 19, 2009
Her Name is Foxy.....
About 4 years ago, my moms friend showed up with this box, a bigger box, cardboard, some holes poked in it. and the top was closed on it.
I came home, right when this box was dropped off, and it was sitting in my living room, all of a sudden the top of the box popped open, and appeared was the cutest little black faced and otherwise brown in color, with one little white spot on her muzzle with soft floppy ears.
It was the CUTEST puppy I ever saw in my life. I immediately picked her up, and held her on my chest, and the little thing, who couldnt have weighed more than 7 pounds, fell asleep on my chest.
I sat down on my couch with this little pup in my arms, and we both just fell asleep.
My mom was going to give her to an elderly neighbor who lived across the alley from us, so she had companionship. This lady was so sweet, and so alone, and even though my mom and myself took turns visiting with her, so she had some company every now and again, we wanted her to have a constant. Something she could take care of.
The pup was a sheppard/lab mix. Heavy on the sheppard. She followed me around no matter where I walked, wagging her tail, that formed into a perfect question mark.
I begged to keep the pup for myself, but all of my begging and pleading was for not. The pup went to the ladys house.
At least I could still go visit her, right?
The first week went by, and I was still a little upset that I couldnt keep this cutest puppy ever for myself. I went to check on the woman, and the dog, and seemed that she had began to call the dog bubba.
I was not pleased with this name. This was a cute little girl pup, not a BUBBA.
Week 2 went by, and it seemed that the pup still followed me everywhere when I went to visit, but really wasnt listening to the lady, I couldnt put my finger on it, but I sensed something was wrong.
It was in the third week, we got a call, "can you come take the dog back, I cant seem to take care of her"
Personally I believe the lady's son who never ever visited but to bring her groceries once a week, made her give it back.
It was then, I was allowed to get my pup, the little brown/black dog, that had a face like a fox. I called her Foxy Brown.
She was a mischevious lil pup. Within the first month of me having her, she chewed through my keyboard wire, my powersupply wire for my mac tower, and killed any toy we got for her. BUT on the positive side, she housetrained quickly and happily. My dog NEVER messes in the house.
She would often take something that doesnt belong to her, to make us chase her. Anything to play, she LOVES to fetch, and wrestle, and play.
and when shes done, all 65 pounds of her hops up onto your lap, and lays there.
She loves attention, she LOVES love, and is very protective of me, and her rawhides. DO NOT even think about reaching for her bone, she will nip at ya.
Today, I was getting ready for work, and the morning was pretty normal. Foxy went outside, ran in the yard, we played a little bit. I was about to leave for the day, wrapped up in my coat, scarves and earmuffs, with my backpack on my back, and I reached down, saying bye bye pup, and that was when she lunged at me. grabbing me in the left hand. I saw stars. I immediately went to my kitchen putting on the cold water to wash out the bite area. and I thought, oh she punctured me, I was bleeding pretty good. I didnt want to be late for work, and it really wasnt hurting so I wrapped it up in tissue, put my glove over it and went on my way.
I caught my train, and on the train I was curious, so I took my glove off and saw that the tissues that I was holding on my hand where i was bit was SOAKED with blood, it was then i really discovered, that it was not a small puncture wound, it was about an inch long rip, and it was deep.
I went to the ER, they checked me out, and I actually had to file a report with the police, since it was a dog bite, and yes even though it was my own dog, I still had to.
Oh yeah, my hand hurts now, but things should be ok.
I promptly took fox to the vet today after work, and they had to by law, do a "rabies observation" even though she is up to date with all of her shots. SO the dog is on doggie house arrest for the next 10 days, which isnt that bad. I take her back for her final evaluation in 10 days, and then hopefully this nightmare will be behind us.
NOW... onto finding a good dog trainer I can work with personally!!!
Foxy is fine, I am fine, and things will be ALOT better!!
I came home, right when this box was dropped off, and it was sitting in my living room, all of a sudden the top of the box popped open, and appeared was the cutest little black faced and otherwise brown in color, with one little white spot on her muzzle with soft floppy ears.
It was the CUTEST puppy I ever saw in my life. I immediately picked her up, and held her on my chest, and the little thing, who couldnt have weighed more than 7 pounds, fell asleep on my chest.
I sat down on my couch with this little pup in my arms, and we both just fell asleep.
My mom was going to give her to an elderly neighbor who lived across the alley from us, so she had companionship. This lady was so sweet, and so alone, and even though my mom and myself took turns visiting with her, so she had some company every now and again, we wanted her to have a constant. Something she could take care of.
The pup was a sheppard/lab mix. Heavy on the sheppard. She followed me around no matter where I walked, wagging her tail, that formed into a perfect question mark.
I begged to keep the pup for myself, but all of my begging and pleading was for not. The pup went to the ladys house.
At least I could still go visit her, right?
The first week went by, and I was still a little upset that I couldnt keep this cutest puppy ever for myself. I went to check on the woman, and the dog, and seemed that she had began to call the dog bubba.
I was not pleased with this name. This was a cute little girl pup, not a BUBBA.
Week 2 went by, and it seemed that the pup still followed me everywhere when I went to visit, but really wasnt listening to the lady, I couldnt put my finger on it, but I sensed something was wrong.
It was in the third week, we got a call, "can you come take the dog back, I cant seem to take care of her"
Personally I believe the lady's son who never ever visited but to bring her groceries once a week, made her give it back.
It was then, I was allowed to get my pup, the little brown/black dog, that had a face like a fox. I called her Foxy Brown.
She was a mischevious lil pup. Within the first month of me having her, she chewed through my keyboard wire, my powersupply wire for my mac tower, and killed any toy we got for her. BUT on the positive side, she housetrained quickly and happily. My dog NEVER messes in the house.
She would often take something that doesnt belong to her, to make us chase her. Anything to play, she LOVES to fetch, and wrestle, and play.
and when shes done, all 65 pounds of her hops up onto your lap, and lays there.
She loves attention, she LOVES love, and is very protective of me, and her rawhides. DO NOT even think about reaching for her bone, she will nip at ya.
Today, I was getting ready for work, and the morning was pretty normal. Foxy went outside, ran in the yard, we played a little bit. I was about to leave for the day, wrapped up in my coat, scarves and earmuffs, with my backpack on my back, and I reached down, saying bye bye pup, and that was when she lunged at me. grabbing me in the left hand. I saw stars. I immediately went to my kitchen putting on the cold water to wash out the bite area. and I thought, oh she punctured me, I was bleeding pretty good. I didnt want to be late for work, and it really wasnt hurting so I wrapped it up in tissue, put my glove over it and went on my way.
I caught my train, and on the train I was curious, so I took my glove off and saw that the tissues that I was holding on my hand where i was bit was SOAKED with blood, it was then i really discovered, that it was not a small puncture wound, it was about an inch long rip, and it was deep.
I went to the ER, they checked me out, and I actually had to file a report with the police, since it was a dog bite, and yes even though it was my own dog, I still had to.
Oh yeah, my hand hurts now, but things should be ok.
I promptly took fox to the vet today after work, and they had to by law, do a "rabies observation" even though she is up to date with all of her shots. SO the dog is on doggie house arrest for the next 10 days, which isnt that bad. I take her back for her final evaluation in 10 days, and then hopefully this nightmare will be behind us.
NOW... onto finding a good dog trainer I can work with personally!!!
Foxy is fine, I am fine, and things will be ALOT better!!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
November Rain
November is usually an interesting month. Always marks changings in me, physically, emotionally, its strange. Im wanting to get ready for the holidays, but eh, not too early.
I've been seeking things out more, things to do, people to see, places to go. Ive never been shy about doing things on my own, and I suppose this is no different now.
I like going on my little adventures, finding different curious things. Meeting different people, people watching.
My concert calendar has quieted down ALOT since this summer, but I do believe it is about to start picking up again. Reverend Horton Heat is due here in Chicago in December, and I cannot wait to go, the Rev always puts on a great show, with his great rockabilly style, nature boy Jimbo and his Big Thumping Bass... mmmmm so nice.
AND I did get an AMAZING newflash. The one the only Social Distortion is going to be back in Chicago. I just wish I knew when.
They will be here with the convention Musink a music/tattoo festival started by Kat Von D.
I will take Social D any way I can get them, Mike Ness specifically. We all know my love for that man, so I wont go back into it here.
I have Monday and Tuesday off of work this week, and will be celebrating my moms 63rd Birthday. For her gift, I got us Orchestra seats for Jersey Boys (for her, my sister and Cathy), took her to see Wicked last year for her birthday, and she had a great time. She had been peeping about going to see Jersey Boys (I think its because she dated one of the original seasons – before they were famous). Well, and the fact that her and my father LOVED that music.
Some Side Notes:
Thank you to everyone for your kind words, and thoughts when my uncle passed a few weeks ago, my family will be healing for a while, but things will be ok.
The podcast is coming, Im thinking it will all start up in January (being posted and starting for the listening public), in the meantime, I am getting shows together, running through Ideas, and even trying to work on some music for it.
Nutrisystem is going good, dropping slowly, but healthfully, past couple of weeks were a struggle, nbut Im back on track, and in the mind set, so Im not worried.
The condo/townhouse search is going well, I really dont want to move in the winter, and the housing market is for shit (as well as all of the other markets). Im not liking the idea of getting a forclosure home, basically because more and more I have been hearing stories of previous owners messing with the house, to make it a living hell for the new owners. (spiteful, and mean, but still happens).
Yes, im getting the photography bug again, 35mm style. Have to go back out like I used to. I love my cannon, and havent used it as much as I used to, prior to the digital cam revolution. There is something about FILM that just gives a certian mood, and feel to any photo, whether it be color or black and white. But anywhoo, I havent posted any pics on the blog of anything, and I really need to!
Ok cats n kittens, im off to the gym now!! SOOO glad to be off on Monday and Tuesday.
I've been seeking things out more, things to do, people to see, places to go. Ive never been shy about doing things on my own, and I suppose this is no different now.
I like going on my little adventures, finding different curious things. Meeting different people, people watching.
My concert calendar has quieted down ALOT since this summer, but I do believe it is about to start picking up again. Reverend Horton Heat is due here in Chicago in December, and I cannot wait to go, the Rev always puts on a great show, with his great rockabilly style, nature boy Jimbo and his Big Thumping Bass... mmmmm so nice.
AND I did get an AMAZING newflash. The one the only Social Distortion is going to be back in Chicago. I just wish I knew when.
They will be here with the convention Musink a music/tattoo festival started by Kat Von D.
I will take Social D any way I can get them, Mike Ness specifically. We all know my love for that man, so I wont go back into it here.
I have Monday and Tuesday off of work this week, and will be celebrating my moms 63rd Birthday. For her gift, I got us Orchestra seats for Jersey Boys (for her, my sister and Cathy), took her to see Wicked last year for her birthday, and she had a great time. She had been peeping about going to see Jersey Boys (I think its because she dated one of the original seasons – before they were famous). Well, and the fact that her and my father LOVED that music.
Some Side Notes:
Thank you to everyone for your kind words, and thoughts when my uncle passed a few weeks ago, my family will be healing for a while, but things will be ok.
The podcast is coming, Im thinking it will all start up in January (being posted and starting for the listening public), in the meantime, I am getting shows together, running through Ideas, and even trying to work on some music for it.
Nutrisystem is going good, dropping slowly, but healthfully, past couple of weeks were a struggle, nbut Im back on track, and in the mind set, so Im not worried.
The condo/townhouse search is going well, I really dont want to move in the winter, and the housing market is for shit (as well as all of the other markets). Im not liking the idea of getting a forclosure home, basically because more and more I have been hearing stories of previous owners messing with the house, to make it a living hell for the new owners. (spiteful, and mean, but still happens).
Yes, im getting the photography bug again, 35mm style. Have to go back out like I used to. I love my cannon, and havent used it as much as I used to, prior to the digital cam revolution. There is something about FILM that just gives a certian mood, and feel to any photo, whether it be color or black and white. But anywhoo, I havent posted any pics on the blog of anything, and I really need to!
Ok cats n kittens, im off to the gym now!! SOOO glad to be off on Monday and Tuesday.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
I've Been Tagged
It seems that I have been tagged by Miss Amanda! This is a first for me, and a sign that I really need to blog more.
Here are the rules:
1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
Here are the rules:
1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog - some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
5. If you don’t have 7 blog friends, or if someone else already took dibs, then tag some unsuspecting strangers.
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7 facts about Me
1) Im actually in the process of creating my own podcast. It will mainly be about music, but other things will be peppered in throughout. I know alot of people who do podcast, and I suppose you could say they have inspired me. And since I am official music junkie, I figured why not.
2) I have never, ever, seen Star Wars all the way through, not because I dont want to, just because I have not made it through the movie. But that is one of my goals for this year, and Im sure I will get around to it sometime.
3)I was originally supposed to be named Danielle, but apparently, a couple who lived across the street from my parents named their daughter Danielle first, and my mother did not want me to have the same name as anyone else that close to us (in proximity) I also was supposed to be named Lydia, but when my mother learned that there was a song by the Marx Brothers about "Lydia the tattooed lady" she couldn't bear to imagine her youngest daughter being taunted because of that song. She decided to have my father name me. Little did she know then that I would end up being the only one of her 3 children to have tattoos.
4) My favorite comfort food snack is whole grain saltine crackers with fresh honey. It is something that I had for the first time when I was 6 years old, when I was in school and learning about bees, beehives and how honey was made. Our teacher brought in a real honeycomb, and we tasted honey from the cone on crackers, I was hooked ever since then.
5) I cannot crack my knuckles. No matter how hard I try I cannot do it, but for some reason, if anyone tries to crack my knuckles, they can easily. I can however crack my ankle at will, and it is loud enough that even when Im on the phone with someone, and I crack my ankle, the person on the other end of the line can hear me doing it.
6) I am currently taking a belly dancing class (I cant believe I am admitting this on a blog) Ive only taken a couple of classes, but it is some of the best exercise ever!! That and I like the little jingle sound when I shake my hips. Its fun, and it actually makes me feel like a dancer, because we run through routines, bit by bit, and then do the whole lesson a couple of times before we break. I have 8 more classes to go, and I may even sign up for 10 more when the next 8 are done.
7) I love to cook, and make everything from scracth when I can. Some of my favorite things to make is my home made chicken parmesean, the red lobster cheddar biscuits, and I collect cook books, and love to try different recipies from each one when I can. Yet I currently eat Nutrisystem for breakfast lunch and dinner (it does work teehee!!)
I will not be posting tags to people I dont know, thats just mean. And not all of my friends blog...
but I will give it a go, I am tagging:
Fran The Twin Tornadoes' Mommy
Noel Myspace Page
Connie Myspace Page
OK, all done for now... Talk to you soon!!!
Friday, July 11, 2008
As much as things change....
They sure do stay the same. Been nostalgic for some old music, that for some reason had my ass shaking when I was alot (Im talking grammar school). Old Prince, which led me to Appolonia 6 and Vanity 6.
Cause tonite, livin' in a fantasy, a whole little nasty world....do ya think I'm a nasty girl??
and who cant forget.... "C'mon kiss the gun!!!"
Yes thats right Im a sex shooter, lol apparently without a compass....
The week has been crazy busy for me. I attended a week of intense orientation at work, which actually was very good. Im not used to a company caring so much for their employees that they actually make it a point to educate their new employees on everything from legal matters, to product, to mission.
It was highly intensive, but it was great!
Met some great people who work in my company, and I do believe there will soon be a happy hour group *smirk*.
Music Moods lately....
On Monday, checked out Mighty Mighty Bosstones along with the Dropkick Murphy's with my friend Amanda! Lots of fun. I cant say much for the opening girl band too. Im all for riot girl punk, but I did'nt dig them so much. Eh, maybe they are better in studio rather than live. Some punk bands are just like that.
Tonight however, seems to be a throwback to the 80's (as mentioned earlier).
Also, recently, I have discovered Puscifer... HOLY SHIT is all I can say. Wanna talk about FUCK ME music? Its pretty good. It's not quite metal, not quite alternative, not quite trance, but all quite good.
Oh and this weekend, im breaking down and ordering Nutrisystem... yeah its expensive, but I really want to try it. Ill keep y'all updated on the progress.
Cause tonite, livin' in a fantasy, a whole little nasty world....do ya think I'm a nasty girl??
and who cant forget.... "C'mon kiss the gun!!!"
Yes thats right Im a sex shooter, lol apparently without a compass....
The week has been crazy busy for me. I attended a week of intense orientation at work, which actually was very good. Im not used to a company caring so much for their employees that they actually make it a point to educate their new employees on everything from legal matters, to product, to mission.
It was highly intensive, but it was great!
Met some great people who work in my company, and I do believe there will soon be a happy hour group *smirk*.
Music Moods lately....
On Monday, checked out Mighty Mighty Bosstones along with the Dropkick Murphy's with my friend Amanda! Lots of fun. I cant say much for the opening girl band too. Im all for riot girl punk, but I did'nt dig them so much. Eh, maybe they are better in studio rather than live. Some punk bands are just like that.
Tonight however, seems to be a throwback to the 80's (as mentioned earlier).
Also, recently, I have discovered Puscifer... HOLY SHIT is all I can say. Wanna talk about FUCK ME music? Its pretty good. It's not quite metal, not quite alternative, not quite trance, but all quite good.
Oh and this weekend, im breaking down and ordering Nutrisystem... yeah its expensive, but I really want to try it. Ill keep y'all updated on the progress.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Play it again, Sam....
So here we go again, a new chapter in the blogging life of G. (Pun intended)
These will be relatively short... sweet... to the point.
It's Sunday morning as I write this, I'm getting ready to go to bed soon, and figured why not start up a new blog.
Lots of things in my life are changing, in flux almost, but I'm taking this as a good thing. Change is good, so I'm told, so I may as well roll with it this time. I had always freaked out about change before, and fought it tooth and nail. But if I have learned anything, I have learned that life's too short, and I want to make the most out of my time here.
A couple of months ago I started a new job at a new company and met some new people. I think I can safely say I really like it, and I feel I made a wise decision. It was the logical next step for me career wise, and actually its making me a different, and I think better person.
I seem to be calmer, more relaxed. I have better focus now, and am starting to change the things I don't like about myself.
Yep that's right, back on the weight loss trip. So Ill be posting progress, and as it goes on, some pics too I hope. No fuck that... I don't hope to, I will.
G'night kiddies. Till next time.
These will be relatively short... sweet... to the point.
It's Sunday morning as I write this, I'm getting ready to go to bed soon, and figured why not start up a new blog.
Lots of things in my life are changing, in flux almost, but I'm taking this as a good thing. Change is good, so I'm told, so I may as well roll with it this time. I had always freaked out about change before, and fought it tooth and nail. But if I have learned anything, I have learned that life's too short, and I want to make the most out of my time here.
A couple of months ago I started a new job at a new company and met some new people. I think I can safely say I really like it, and I feel I made a wise decision. It was the logical next step for me career wise, and actually its making me a different, and I think better person.
I seem to be calmer, more relaxed. I have better focus now, and am starting to change the things I don't like about myself.
Yep that's right, back on the weight loss trip. So Ill be posting progress, and as it goes on, some pics too I hope. No fuck that... I don't hope to, I will.
G'night kiddies. Till next time.
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