I am teh lame.
If how I feel now is how I made you feel then, I'm truly sorry.
This book was written in 1999 and set in the future - 2009. The last day of the book is May 6, which is the day I finished reading it.
I dreamed that I had taken a day off from work (not a dream today, woo hoo!) In my dream, I was telling people about our house. I had driven to Safeway where Candie, Sarah, and Micah were doing their shopping. I was very excited and said to Candie 'ask me what I bought, ask me what I bought!' When I told her she scoffed 'there is nothing nice on the west side.'
Feelings hurt, I left the store and went back to my car. I was very upset to find my driver said window had been shattered. I started looking for a place to get it fixed, knowing that since it was Sunday, my time was very limited.
I was then downtown at a 7-11, eating a 'bbq beef' sandwich I had purchased there. The sandwich was filled with large chunks of onion rings. I see Gregory's mother and point out to her the gas sign at the convenience store. It was very high - $6 for a gallon of unleaded. She nods knowingly and tells me 'that's because they stopped putting meat in their sandwiches.'
I start walking around downtown and I'm suddenly with Chrissie and Amanda from work, and Drea. We are walking, and I'm still keeping my eye out for a car repair shop. We come across a street magician who cajoles us to take part in his trick. He keeps me and Amanda in the back (of the street) while telling the audience he'll make two girls (something strange which has slipped my mind.) Amanda and I are talking quietly about how the audience will never fall for this, he never showed us to them in the first place.
After the magician calls us out to the stage, I realize there's something in my pocket now. I reach in and pull out a tiny piece of original art. The drawing is that of a peneagle, and I start to chat up the magician about how amazing this is, all the while thinking of the show Magic's Biggest Secrets Revealed. He gives me a wink and a smile and we go on our way, with me saying to Drea "I'm gonna make out with a magician!"
It's now me and Drea in her house, and I peer into her tiny kitchen to see the time reads 5:47, and I know it's too late to get my car repaired. So I settle into her spare bedroom for some reading. After finishing the book, I go into her bedroom, thinking she's asleep, and I'll just make my goodbyes.
She is awake, but lying in her bed and asks me how I'm doing. I reply that I'm fine, but I know that if I sit down, all my energy will drain and I'll be done.
Corwyn then comes into her room and he is assembling some sort of model action figure. "Is it done Mom," he keeps asking her and she tells him it's lots before it's done. She takes the figure from him and starts messing with the legs, revealing bullets in our good guy.
Drea and I start talking about how Gregory doesn't hang out with us. She then likens him to Usher, saying "now we've answered his (Usher's) questions!!"
I start to go, but then Drea swings her leg up to me, and I can see it's clad in her shiny knee high boots. "Dominate my flesh!!" she demands of me and then I woke up.
According to Dreammoods, a shattered window means the following: To see shattered and broken windows, represents your distorted view and outlook on life. It is also indicates a state of vulnerability.
And magic in a dream means: To perform or dream of magic, suggests that you need to look at things from a different view or approach problems from a new angle in order to successfully move forward. Alternatively, magic symbolizes creativity and wonder. Perhaps someone or something has caused you to be in awe. The dream may also be a metaphor that you are "up to some trick".
Both are kinda saying the same thing - that my outlook is a little skewed right now.
I wonder what the frak this all means.
I stopped by Montague's, certain they would have what I was looking for. Alas, they did not. But the gentlemen ahead of me in line recommended another store, that was 'somewhere downtown. On Tejon. Between Colorado and Boulder.' Which is an area of about five or six blocks.
So I gamely drove up Tejon. And down Tejon. And nothing.
After several phone calls, I found that what I was looking for was on Tejon, just a bit north of Pike's Peak. So I park just a bit north of Pike's Peak and put a dime in the parking meter. My thought being, sure it's only six minutes, but what I'm looking for is right across the street. Wrong - it was another block up. As I continued up Tejon, searching (vainly, it felt like) for address numbers in store windows, I finally found the shop I was looking for and purchased a container for my loose tea. It wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but it'll do.
Make nice talk with clerk, pay, and leave. I cross the street and see, in the distance, a man near my car. I'm wearing a skirt and it's a bit windy, so this girl ain't runnin' for nothin'. I get a bit closer and realize I just received a parking ticket.
So the tea ball that shoulda cost me three bucks and ten minutes of time has ended up costing me fifteen bucks and two days.
One day, I will learn to stop tempting fate. Maybe before I'm 40.
I recently received some loose tea. My work spouse Josh gave it to me, noting 'it's loose tea - do you drink loose tea?'
My response to him 'pshaw - I'll just need a tea ball. They're easy enough to find.'
Fate likes to laugh in my face
Swiped from rockhockermom
Even though I should be sewing and/or doing laundry……I’m computating instead….
Answer all the questions honestly, no lying to avoid stuff.
starting time: 7:58 in the a.m.
Name: Stacy Diane Nelson Wallace
sisters: Anna
brothers: Grg and Jason
Eye Color: blue/grey/green
Shoe size: 6 ½ - 7
Height: 5’ 2” ish, I think.
What are you wearing right now? Jimmies. It’s cold!
Where do you live? Colorado
Favorite Number: 2012
Favorite Drink: Chick-Fil-A’s sweet tea or water
Favorite Month: October or April
Favorite Breakfast: biscuits and gravy….mmm…..
***********Have You Ever***********
Broken a bone: nope
Been in a police car: yep
Been on a plane: yep
Been in a hot tub: yep
Swam in the ocean: yep
Fallen asleep in school: Not school. I may have fallen asleep at work once…….
Broken someone’s heart: I’m sure.
Cried when someone died?: Yep.
Fell off your chair: Oh yeah, lots.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: No, but I have checked my phone disgustedly every few minutes, getting angrier and angrier….
Saved e-mails: Sure, and voicemails, and text messages. I’m a sap.
Been cheated on: Um, I guess.
***********What is************
Your room like? Messier than Gregory would like, I’m sure.
What’s right beside you? To my immediate left is a wall. To my immediate right is a heater. To my far right is my sewing machine.
What is the last thing you ate? An apple with peanut butter.
———————-Ever Had- ————————-
Chicken pox: yep
Sore throat: yep
Stitches: yep
Broken nose: nope
————————-Do You————————–
Believe in love at first sight?: No. I totally believe in crushes though.
Like picnics: sure
————————–Who—————————
was the last person you danced with? Myself, in a store, with no thought of how it mighta looked to anyone else.
last made you smile? Gregory, the cat, and Neil Patrick Harris on SNL last night.
Did you last yell at? The cat.
Do you wear contact lenses or glasses? Nope. I paid a small amount of money not to have to do either.
———-Final Questions————-
What are you listening to right now? The hum of the heater.
What did you do today? So far, I’ve checked PostSecret (it is Sunday after all) and the Target ad (I’m looking for a Fit.)
Hate someone in your family? Yep. Since the beginning of the survey indicated I shouldn’t lie, I put in both brother up there, even though I would gladly sacrifice Jason for a printed copy of the “Ocarina of Time” walkthrough.
Good singer: Sure
Diamond or pearl? Neither
Are you the oldest?: Yes, I am the oldest among my friends. No, I’m the middle child. No, Gregory is older than me. Yes, I’m my mother’s oldest daughter.
Indoors or outdoors? In.
——————Today did you———————-
1. Talk to someone you like? Not yet.
2. Kiss anyone? Not yet.
3. Get sick? Not yet.
4. Sing: I’ve hummed a bit, does that count?
5. Talk to an ex? Nope
6. Miss someone: Yesh
7. Eat: Not yet.
—————-Last person who——————
8. You talked to on the phone? Gregory, prolly
9. Made you cry? The screenwriter of “Gran Turino”
10. Went to the movies with: Uh……..I’m gonna guess Gregory.
11. You went to the mall with? Myself.
——————Have you——————-
19. Been to Mexico? yep
20. Been to Canada? nope
——————-Random——————–
21. Have a crush on someone: Yes, our President-elect.
22. What books are you reading right now: I’m in the middle of Cormac McCarthy’s ‘the Road,’ but honestly, having been in the middle of it for two weeks now, I don’t think I’m going to finish it.
23. Best feeling in the world: Curled up on the couch with a game controller in my hand, a kitty on my lap, a heater at my side, and a cuppa hot Darjeeling in my belly.
24. Future kids names: Genre Camaraderie and Aspen Chemise. Ha ha – just kidding. I’m not having kids.
25. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: Nope, I’ve got two real ones.
26. What’s under your bed: Various papers and magazines, the holiday decorations, and…ahem….some toys.
27. Favorite sport(s) to watch: Step class, as it’s finishing before my yoga class. It’s really the only sport I watch.
28. Favorite location: The basement of the library when no one else is around, a thrift store where I’m having awesome luck, and/or curled up in bed with a warm body.
32. Who do you really hate?. My mother’s soon.
33. Do you have a job? Yesh.
35. Ever liked someone you didn’t have a chance with? I guess so.
36. You lonely right now? No. Now I’m hungry and thirsty.
37. What time is it now? 8:10 in the a.m.
With however long it took you to complete this, post as
“my___minute survey"
Me and Heather, as taken by her.
Me and Heather, as taken by someone else.
Me and Bradley, clowning around...
My gift for Heather.
And one more from the top.
He was sooooo lost and hungry and tired and lots of other adjectives. He was looking for his momma, but she was nowhere to be found.
Momma (it turns out) was shopping, or something.
Finally, after lots of shouting and calling and crying and other verbs, baby bag was reunited with his momma.
Happiness reigned through bag land forever and ever and ever.
And that's the story of the two bags, or 'how I spent my evening.'
happy stacyEverything went well with the shows, so now I get to relax. I'm going to spend a few minutes surfin', then go eat an apple, and play some video games while waiting for my beloved to wake.
Happy Sasquatch-Adonis-Man everyone!!!
swiped from blueeyedtawni
Are you anyone's first love? I don't think so. I'm hopefully someone's last though.
Has someone ever told you they want to spend the rest of their life with you? It has been implied. As soon as I do that one thing.
Do you think you can love someone without trusting them? No.
If the year consisted of only one season, which would you choose? Fall. No spring, no...fall. No...spring. Just as long as it's not freezing, I'll be happy.
What are you doing tomorrow? I'm worrying about the weekend and sewing.
What do you do when you get mad? Clean.
What's bothering you right now? My throat has a tickle, and my fingers are numb.
Who's the last guy that IMed you?I unno.
Who was the last guy who called you? Gregory.
Someone knocks on your window at 2 AM, what do you say? Holy Fuck! You've got to be 20 foot tall!
Do you miss anyone from your past?Yes
Are you open about your feelings or closed off? Heh. I'm very open. Sometimes that's unfortunate.
Did you ever lose a best friend? Yep.
Will you talk to the person you like on the phone tonight? Oooo...stacy likes a boy.....stacy likes a boy. Ahem. Yes. I will tell him he needs to grab the mail from my car before he comes inside.
Do you trust all of your friends? Yes. I'd better, right?
Would you honestly say you'd risk your life for someone else? Yes.
Has anyone upset you in the past week? Uh, yeah.
Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? Usually, but not a third, and definitely not an eighth.
Would you ever get back with your ex? Um....no.
What holiday is your birthday close to? I'm birthday twins with our next president, does that count?
Are you easily distracted? Of course I'm not. I always give my....full....attention......to whatev.......is that something shiny?
When you're cold do your teeth chatter or do you get goose bumps? If it's really cold I do. My bogies froze in my nose on Monday.
What's the worst thing to happen to you today? Um....I stuck myself with a needle a few times.
Do you re-use towels after you shower? Yep. Towels are only used for my hair.
What is your favorite flavor of JELLO? The standard answer of strawberry applies here.
What kind of winter coat do you have? A fancy one. It's grey fake fur and hits my knee.
Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? Open. So the cat can come in and out. And in and out. And in and out.
If you jumped out your bedroom window right now, how injured would you get? Well, pretty badly I'd think. I'm on the second floor.
Do you like a particular brand of tennis shoe? I usually gravitate to Chuck Taylors.
Do you find graveyards scary? No.
What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? When I was 19, I had all four wisdom teeth pulled at once. That wasn't the painful part - it was developing dry socket afterwards and also learning I'm allergic to codeine. Which was the painkiller they gave me. However, it was at that time that I discovered South Park, which made me laugh despite the pain.
Are you an emotional person? I cried at tonight's episode of NCIS. And the book I'm reading now - Straub/King's The Talisman. (Wolf has just entered the picture.)
Why did you and your last ex break up? Um....is that Josh? We just weren't compatible.
Do you still talk to them as much as you would like to? No. But he's in my thoughts often. And always there when I call.
How long have you and your current boyfriend/girlfriend been together? Three years in 15 days. Crikey.
"Oh, me? I organized my sewing thread by color. What did you do?"
/end nerdiness.
Bettie was fantastic.
Her photos always had a sweetness to them, even the naughty ones.
I'm going to bed now.
Ever kissed a blue eyed person? I'm sure I have. Drea, you've got blue eyes, right?
Can you see a phone right now? Nope. Can't even hear one if it were to ring. Which it won't for 45 minutes or so.
What are you listening to? Smashing Pumpkin's 'the beginning is the end is the beginning.'
Where is it coming from? Das comp-uter.
What was the last thing you saw on TV? The episode of Paranormal State that I fell asleep during last night.
Who was the last person other than family you saw? The clerk who gave me my food at dinner.
Are labels/stereotypes good? Well, I was gonna say no, but I'll say sometimes.
Song stuck in your head? None at the moment.
Acoustic or Electric guitars? Both, I guess.
Do you sing while getting ready for whatever? Oh my yes. I sing almost all the time.
What are you wearing? Jammie jams.
What is the greatest number of people you've been in front of?? Loads. I've been in several performances.
Have you gone skinny dipping? I was mostly naked, but not all the way.
Have you ever taken a shower while you were drunk? Not drunk.
Do you like techno? Sure.
Have you ever made out on a plane? Not yet.
Do you have leadership skills? I guess so.
Can you play an instrument? Just my voice.
Have you ever sat on a roof and looked at stars? Nope.
Ever done that while talking on the phone to a boyfriend or girlfriend? Oh, not on the roof, but I did once sit outside for a good half hour on the phone with a boyfriend. Early fall at night. There is no romance like high school romance. I wonder what ever happened to him....
Does the song Stairway To Heaven make you sad? Uh, no.
How many good friends do you have? Three.
Are you currently pregnant/have you recently gotten someone pregnant? I'd better not be, or my insurance company would be very unhappy.
Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend? Yes, yes I do.
What scent are you wearing right now? Water?
Are there any animals around you at the moment? *peeks around computer chair* Yes, a cat who looks like he's going to fall asleep standing up.
Are you drinking anything at the moment? No, but now my throat is super dry!
Ever thought you were going to get married? Yes. Mainly on my wedding day.
Last person you told you loved? Gregory
Last person who told you they loved you? Gregory
Favorite time of day? Looking at the clock and realizing I don't have to do anything for any definable length of time.
Favorite video game? Currently: The Last Guy.
Favorite food? Dude, Pasta Fantastic: rotini, chicken, roasted garlic, broccoli, brie, and pine nuts. *droooooool*
Do you like spiders? No, but I won't kill them either.
Cat person or dog person? Cat.
Got a job? Yes. Which seems to turning into a career.
Tan or pale skin? Paler than anything you could imagine.
Favorite lyrics? Well, the lyrics to one of my favorite songs........
Biggest regret? That thing with Gary. Hands down.
What do you want the most? Well, right now, some strong hot sweet Darjeeling tea would be fantastic. I'd also like to be debt free, and to lose 25 pounds.
Do you want children? Ha ha ha ha ha!! *calms down* No. That would not be in anyone's best interest.
What time is it? 7:57 p.m.
If you could have chose your name what would it have been? Gee, I don't know. The last name I gave to someone that wasn't my own was 'Tricia'
Do you eat ketchup with your french fries? Depends on where I am. I did tonight.
What time do you usually wakeup on a weekday/weekend? Usually no later than 6:30 or 7.
Whats your favorite color gummy bear? Red, if you're forcing me to choose.
Favorite color tootsie pop? Uh, no.
Do you eat breakfast everyday? Usually.
Do you watch the news on a daily basis? I read the news daily, does that count?
If you had to live in any country besides America where would it be? I have to or I get to?? England.
Do you think Jerry Springer is overrated and should be taken off the air? Yes.
Do you shampoo 1st or wash your body 1st in the shower? Neither - brusha brusha brusha.
Would people say you are spoiled even if you don't think so? Yeah.
Are you closer with your mom or your dad? A year ago, the answer would've been my mom. Now it's Gregory's mom.
Do you have family that lives in another state? Yes.
What is your favorite sport to watch? None.
What is your dream job? Fashion designer.
If you could secretly cheat on your bf/gf and sleep with your FAVORITE celebrity who would it be?? Hmm...I was going to say Rob Pattinson, but all the pictures I find of him make him kinda look like a dork. So let's say Lauren Ambrose. But ten years ago, the answer would be Gillian Anderson. Actually, can I just say Gillian Anderson ten years ago?
What is the craziest thing you've done for love so far? I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that it will almost certainly incriminate me.
THIS OR THAT
MASHED POTATOES -0R- BAKED POTATOES? Ooooo, twice baked potatoes.
SPRiTE -OR- PEPSi? Pepsi
APPLE PIE -OR- CHERRY PIE? Cherry pie
TACO BELL OR KFC? Taco Bell..
OPRAH -OR- MONTEL? Tyra.
SUMMER -OR- WINTER ? Summer
FRENCH TOAST -OR- WAFFLES? Waaaafffffffffflllllllllles!!
BACON -OR- SAUSAGE? Turkey bacon
HORROR -OR- COMEDY? Comedy
POPCORN -OR- CHEESE AND PRETZELS? (at the movies) Popcorn
SALT -OR- PEPPER? Freshly roasted garlic
ICED TEA -OR- LEMONADE? Sweetened ice tea that's at room temperature.
LINDSEY LOHAN -OR- PARIS HILTON? Lindsey, before she went craaaaaaaa-zy.
BRiiTNEY 0R CHRiiSTiiNA? Ms. Ani DiFranco.
TRUE/FALSE… NO EXPLINATIONS.. JUST PICK !
GEORGE BUSH IS A MORON?
True
RACHAEL RAY IS PRETTY ANNOYING?
False
PARIS HILTON SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN JAIL A LOT LONGER?
True
LIQUOR IS BETTER THAN BEER?
False
I WISH I COULD CHANGE SOMETHING ABOUT MYSELF?
True
MAURY NEEDS TO GET A LIFE AND STOP TRYING TO HELP STUPID SLUTS FIND THEIR BABY DADDYS?
True
MYSPACE IS GETTIN A LITTLE OUT OF HAND?
True
I DELETED TOM OFF MY FRIENDSLIST?
True
BATHS ARE KIND OF GROSS?
False
I WEAR MAKEUP ALMOST EVERYWHERE I GO?
False
I TAKE LONGER THAN AN HOUR TO GET READY?
False
THIS SURVEY ACTUALLY ASKED DIFFERENT STUFF?
True
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