So, I'm CURIOUS....

From Tickle - now defunct

Suzanne, your subconscious mind is driven most by Curiosity

This means you are full of questions about life, people, and the potential of your future. You spend more time than others envisioning the possibilities of your life — things that others are too afraid to consider.

Your curiosity burns with an almost physical need to know and do more. It's only through new experiences that you feel a greater understanding of yourself or the world — which ultimately is the greatest way for you to feel satisfied.

It is possible that the underlying reason for your drive towards curiosity is a deeply rooted fear of boredom. That means that you are probably more susceptible than others to feel like you're falling into a rut when life slows down into a comfortable routine.

You need to make sure you have stimulation in your life — that makes you feel like you're innovating or being exposed to the ideas and experiences that truly inspire you.

With such a strong orientation towards curiosity, you're also prone to a rebellious quality that shows up when you feel you are just going through the motions, and are unable to really influence the world around you. But interestingly enough, your drive towards novel experiences also indicates an openness others don't have, but wish they did.

Unconsciously, your curiosity presses you to learn more, experience more, and get the most out of life.
Though your unconscious mind is driven most strongly by Curiosity, there is much more to who you are at your core.

Decompressing

Strange week--stressful, technology challenges. The Computer Gods apparently thought I was getting too big for my britches...everything seems to be working at least adequately, now.

Got a new stereo for the living room. Have given up on component systems--went with a cheapie RCA 160 watt cd/cassette stereo. YS helped me set it up this afternoon. DUST! Yikes! The bunnies are taking over and I can't stop sneezing.

Did the 5k Heart Walk yesterday and finished in fairly good shape. Not as well as I did two years ago, but I've been sitting on my ass and overeating for the past year. I was toting 20 more lbs. on my body, and about 10 lbs in my pockets and around me neck. In the rain. Sometimes, I wonder how stupid I'm going to get as I age.

Time to play a few rounds of Jewel Quest, listen to CDs on the new stereo and then go in and watch a movie in my room.

Listening to...

Sheri Kling, Let it Unfold

My brother sent me this CD for Christmas, and I'm just now listening to it. And loving it. I love the quality and tone of her voice, the clear guitar work and the lyrics.

So Sweet...

Well, the evening the boys planned for their young ladies went off beautifully. I wound up spending most of the day chasing around trying to find red roses a 16 year old could afford and a big cookie shaped like a heart with YS's best friend while YS stayed home and prepared the dinner.

I must say, though, if anyone had done for me, at that age, what these young men did for those girls, I would have melted into a big puddle of loving goo. The hell with that, if any man went to this kind of trouble for my pleasure without my asking for it now, I'd feel like the most cherished woman on earth. These young men are terrific, and I hope the girls appreciate them.

All the mess they cleared out of the living room to make it a lovely setting, however, now resides in the middle of my family room. They were going to put it back for me, but I'm hoping the irritation factor of having under foot all the time will inspire me to clean it up. In fact, I think I'll go throw a load in the washer and see what kind of headway I can make this afternoon. WaHOO!

Rain, Rain, and MORE Rain!

Quick! Buy a boat! It's raining in the desert!

No kidding, we've gotten a LOT a rain this winter. I keep wandering the house looking at the ceilings to make sure we're not leaking again. Looks like everything is tight, so far, though.

Kat's been working on my Renn Faire costume all week. Cool! Don't need it until mid-March, but it's nice to know it's coming along. It's so good of her to do this for me.

YS and his best friend want to cook dinner for their girlfriends here this evening for their Valentine's surprise. I think that's a lovely idea, so long as they clean up afterward. In their fiscal condition, they can provide a much nicer meal here than they could afford at a restaurant. Afterward, he talked about going out for ice cream and coffee. My boy is SO smart!

Guess that leaves OS and I out in the rain, so to speak. We may go to dinner and a movie together later on. We could use the time out of the house, for sure.

Wednesday Morning

I was all ready to go to work, went to see how YS was doing, and he was STILL IN BED! Couldn't have anything to do with going to the basketball game with his friends last night, could it? I knew it was a bad idea to let him go, but his girlfriend was supposed to be cheering, and he really wanted to go. Pffft.

Need to go find my hardhat for work today.

My Domain

At Last! I did something today I've wanted to do for the past 7 years--registered a web domain name and set up for web hosting. This is the first giant step in putting my grand plan into motion. Now, I'll have to devote some time to making it a showcase.

Sunday Evening

Got my rug! When we got to the Swap Meet, the one I'd seen was gone, but one I like even BETTER was there for the same price! Yayyy! Got my rug! Even the boys approve. Can you tell I'm pleased?

Lee DIDN'T show up, but it wasn't 'cause of football, so I didn't give Kat $5. Bought her some cotton candy, instead. :o) Apparently, his home was plumbing challenged all day today. He invited me to come over this evening for pizza, but I told him that if he hasn't had a shower in two days, I'd just as soon pass.

Got myself a pair of small gold hoop earrings at the Swap, too. The guy wanted $30, but I said I didn't need hollow 10k gold for $30. He said $25, I said $20. Apparently, he wanted to sell the earrings more than I needed to buy them. So, I have new earrings.

So, what do YOU think is the best Super Bowl commercial this year? I'm liking the Anheuser Busch ads, myself. The game isn't over yet, so we'll see.

Busy Sunday

Gotta go get clean (scrape off the stink, as Wally so beautifully puts it), because Kat and I have a busy day ahead.

First we're off to the Swap Meet to pick up the rug I found two weeks ago (but had no money for) for the family room. Hope it's still there. The colors are just right. I don't know if she wants to wander around there and shop, too. Then we head back to my place to put the rug on the actual floor where it will live (that just sounds wrong, very Bob Ross), and put the bed rails I'm giving her in the Blazer.

Then, we head to downtown Glendale for the Chocolate Affaire....YUMMMMMMMMM!

We have both been informed by significant others to lay off the chocolate, so we will be falling head first into ANYthing that looks wonderful. F*&k those rude men for saying such a mean thing.

My trucker buddy Lee said he'd meet up with us there in the late afternoon (after having to beg off our date last night for lack of sleep). Kat bet me $5 he doesn't show due to football. I told her I'd buy her a chocolate candy apple. Either way, we'll be happy...

You Wonder Why I Do This?

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What kind of blogger are you?

Well At Least It's a Year I Lived Through...

You Belong in 1963

1963 If you scored... 1950 - 1959: You're fun loving, romantic, and more than a little innocent. See you at the drive in! 1960 - 1969: You are a free spirit with a huge heart. Love, peace, and happiness rule - oh, and drugs too. 1970 - 1979: Bold and brash, you take life by the horns. Whether you're partying or protesting, you give it your all! 1980 - 1989: Wild, over the top, and just a little bit cheesy. You're colorful at night - and successful during the day. 1990 - 1999: With you anything goes! You're grunge one day, ghetto fabulous the next. It's all good!

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Different Stars? What's up?

Scorpio Horoscope for 2/07 - 2/13

This week's scenario is highlighted by teamwork and cooperation in your romantic and social life. (John said my home stuff was in transition) Love relationships and friendships are kept on an even keel by demonstrating patience and diplomacy during this time. (And any other damn time, for Pete's sake) Your leisure activities may change for the better or will most likely be more interesting than they have previously been. (I most sincerely look forward to this) This period can be a stimulus to creative work or thoughts. (This must be where the other guy got the idea about redecorating and remodeling) You may also win the support of someone who can benefit you financially or in a particular area of talent or expertise you possess. (Okay, tell me more. I'm liking this.) Combining your creative abilities or intellectual ideas with others can result in a moneymaking enterprise or fortunate partnership for you. (Yeah, this too. I like the moneymaking thing) This horoscope provided by Astrology Source. Learn about your inner self, friends, and lovers.

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The Stars Say...

Your Week in Focus by John

What is a Home?

There seems to be plenty happening on the home front at this time, SUZANNE, which may bring about new adventures and new openings. (YaYYY!) Perhaps you are thinking of moving (NO! NO NO NO! DO NOT want to MOVE!), which might bring many new options your way and give you a lot more freedom to do other things. The Sun conjuncts Jupiter on Monday, perfect for all kinds of explorations into new territory. Use your intuition if you come across a deal or an offer that sounds great. But don't sign anything on Tuesday as Mercury also conjuncts Neptune - so wait a few days and be sure to understand what you are getting involved with. There is also a New Moon in Aquarius on Tuesday which is great for all new beginnings, especially if you want to move, settle in, redecorate your abode (Now, THIS would be okay), or do a bit of remodeling (The plumbing in the kitchen DOES need work). You have two weeks to get going, but be assured that your project will blossom alongside the waxing Moon herself. Mercury trines Jupiter on Thursday, which opens even more doors, so look out for those coincidental meetings that have so much to offer. The weekend may be intense, just as you like it, as the Sun and Mercury sextile Pluto. A time of transformation if you wish it to be so (Oh for Pete's sake! My whole LIFE is a time of transformation!)!

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White Trash

I am 16% White Trash.

I, my friend, have class. I am so not white trash. . I am more than likely Democrat, and my place is neat, and there is a good chance I may never drink wine from a box.

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Mercy

Kat's birthday party at the karaoke bar was fun, if lightly attended. Everyone ate (and liked, for heaven's sake!) the Very Pink Cherry Cake. The rotation was short, so I sang a LOT. The DJ was technically challenged, for some reason. He's done it before (LOTS) so I don't know what his problem was. He was manic, and the listings in the books didn't match the CDs he was using. Oh well. I had fun anyway.

Didn't get to sleep until after one, and was up at 6:30 to head out to work. Needless to say, it's dinner and night-night for me this evening.

Good day...it was a good day.

Today, we got our incentive checks at work. It turned out to be more than I expected. What a nice feeling!

After lunch, a reporter from the local NBC affiliate was interviewing people in the Center where my office building is located. She asked what I thought George W. was going to talk about in his State of the Union message, and what I WANTED him to talk about. I told her it didn't much matter, because I likely would not agree with whatever he has to say anyway. In the end, we wound up talking about Social Security issues. I was on the evening news. Cool! I hollered, and YS came out of his room just in time to see a fleeting glimpse of Mom's face on the tube. At least I sounded like I knew what I was talking about. I hate it when I look like an idiot all over the whole State.

Who eats Cherry CAKE?

Tomorrow is Kat's birthday, and it's karaoke night, so I thought I'd bring a cake for everyone to share. When asked, she said her favorite cake is cherry, with cherry icing. What the hell is that? No bakery in town will bake a cherry cake for me. I don't mind baking a cake from a mix, but they never look right. Well, I guess I'll just have to do my best and smile a lot.



Had a talk with YS this evening as we were putting groceries away. Talked about chores (or insufficient conduct thereof) and calling to let me know where he is. He seems to think I'm being unreasonable, but acquiesced. We'll see how we do. I don't want to circumscribe him, but I have to know where he is and who he's with. It's my job. The MOM job. It's important.