Sure, why not?

You are Strength

Courage, strength, fortitude. Power not arrested in the act of judgement, but passing on to further action, sometimes obstinacy.

This is a card of courage and energy. It represents both the Lion's hot, roaring energy, and the Maiden's steadfast will. The innocent Maiden is unafraid, undaunted, and indomitable. In some cards she opens the lion's mouth, in others she shuts it. Either way, she proves that inner strength is more powerful than raw physical strength. That forces can be controlled and used to score a victory is very close to the message of the Chariot, which might be why, in some decks, it is Justice that is card 8 instead of Strength. With strength you can control not only the situation, but yourself. It is a card about anger and impulse management, about creative answers, leadership and maintaining one's personal honor. It can also stand for a steadfast friend.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Manly Revelations

So today, one of the men that I have much respect for asked me a question. He asked me what I look for in a man. Now, keep in mind that everyone knows that I am madly in love with Mike, so this is not a "what do you think is hot?" kind of question. It is basically a continuation of a discussion about what we look for in those that we hold close to us.

I, upon sincere reflection, came up with my list, which I then sent to my friend. It is as follows:

Intelligent.
Confident, but not cocky.
Strong of character.
Deliciously wicked sense of humor.
A backbone.
Gives snuggly good hugs.
A great smile.
Challenges me.
Someone I can trust. 
Yeah, trust is a big one.
Respectful.
Thinks his grandma was awesome.
Can match me step for step and can keep up with me.
Warm.

Someone that makes my heart stop when he walks in the room.

Know what? This taught me something about myself. It taught me that I have finally, FINALLY evolved somewhat as a human and that I actually am looking for depth of character instead of just superficial fluff. I didn't discuss deep brown eyes or well-developed arms. The closest I got to listing a physical attribute is "a great smile". That is not so much the physical pearly- white-teeth-slightly-pouty-lips-crooked-grin definition, but rather the deep, sincere, opening of the soul that is conveyed by someone smiling at you.

I think I am beginning to get it.

Thanksgiving

This year has brought about so many changes to life. Some good, some not so. But, in this time of giving thanks, I thought that perhaps I'd jot down a few things.

1. Mike - The man of my dreams, love of my life, source of countless happy times and constant rambling. He has gone back to college and is trying so very hard to make it work. And he's succeeding. Grades are fantastic, but that's not the main thing. He CARES. He WANTS to do better. He has found his passion - teaching - and it is so wonderful to see those brown eyes light up with inner satisfaction. I am thankful that my soulmate has found his true calling.

2. "Da Clique" - A wonderful and unique group of friends that cannot truly be explained - they must be experienced. They are fiercely loyal, infinitely compassionate, and just plain ol fun to be with. They are with me in the good times, completely behind me in the bad times, and so much more like family than friends. I am thankful that I am blessed with such an indefinable peer group.

3. Family - Funny things happen when we grow up. We find that "family" isn't just Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, Cousin. And there are times that just because someone shares your DNA, it doesn't mean they deserve to be called "family." I have had situations with those that I am "blood-related" to, and I have had a lot of pain and tears because of them. But when something important is taken away, something - somehow and some way - is given to replace it.

And that is how I am blessed. I not only got one family - I got two. The first one is the one I married into. All of them have accepted me, loved me, supported me and welcomed me in their own ways. They make me proud to have their name.

The second one has adopted me as their own. My friend has shared her family with me - so much so that they have started including Mike and me in their family plans. They make sure we get hugs and love just like we belong there. I am thankful for family.

4. New Friends - This year has brought some interesting and colorful (in a good way) people into my world. They are kind, intelligent, giving, and just add a spark of life. Some I met through the rink, some I met at church. All are just a blessing! I am thankful for letting new people in.

5. Church - Coming from my background, I'd expected to never ever be a part of any kind of organized religion again. But through much prayer and discussion, we have finally found a place to worship and feel at home. I actually don't feel like I am not worthy anymore. I am thankful to be able to connect to my maker.

6. Reconnecting - This year has brought me back in touch with some old friends I thought I had lost. But it proves to me that the bonds I made all those years ago were true and strong. I am thankful for being able to go home again.

7. Blessings - I am thankful that Mike quit Kinko's and has gone to school. And somehow we've been able to make it financially. I am thankful for the job that I have, the health we enjoy, and the ability to be able to laugh and fall asleep together at the end of the day.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful thing!!!

Once Again

So, I guess it's time to dust off the ol' blog, update it, and see where it takes us.

Lord help us. :oD

Heh, heh, heh

You are going to marry viggo mortensen.He is very
friendly and funny and has a lot of respect for
you and your friends. He is also very good with
kids and would be an ideal father. Congrats!!


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Good Morning Dear People!

Well, last night the gang got together at Bobby and Missi's and watched Smallville and Angel. We had a good time, as usual. Now, I still wonder how poor Joss is going to wrap up Angel in 6 (now 5) episodes when he was supposed to have TWO MORE YEARS!!! Not fair, I tell you. Just not fair.

In other news, Mike is getting Aaron ready for his first Boy Scout Campout. The boy is going to work on his cooking merit badge. He has to make breakfast for his troop on Saturday morning. The menu is breakfast burritos. So tonight we get to have breakfast burritos for dinner, since Aaron is going to have to learn how to cook them. You go, Kiddo. You can do it!

And, I am getting back into this whole "web thing." I even have ideas on how I want my page to look. Anthony is being a DEAR and helping me figure everything out. He is just so great. Not many folks like him in the world. If there were, the world would sure be a lot better.

Well, TTFN... I have to get back to working on a few things.

SHE STILL LOVES ME!!!!

Hooray! My Jo still loves me!

I can return to happy now!!!!

And in other happy news... have you ever seen those giant chocolate-covered, nut-dipped, caramel-drizzled apples? TRY ONE!!!! Granny Smith apples are my favorites anyway, but when you add oodles of dark chocolate, sweet caramel and PECANS..... yes, ladies and gents, the Fossie has just passed out. See, my friend Vicky from work came by to see me last night to check up on me after my shoulder surgery. And she brought me flowers and that lovely aforementioned goodie. She is such a nice person!!! And it's not like I live on her way home from work or anything. In fact, she lives sorta far-out of town, and her house is still technically between work and my home. It meant a lot to me that she went to all that trouble, just to check up on me.

So, happy Jo loves me, happy for apples and flowers, and happy for a good new friend!

And life goes on...

So, I thought I'd check out some of my links, just to see if they'd work. And I clicked on one friend's blog, and found that she had posted a wedding blog.

"Well, that's pretty cool," thinks I.
So I clicks it. And what do I find? A "guest list" linky.

"Alrigthie," thinks I again.
Clicky. And what do I find? Me and mine aren't on the list. Nope, no mention of us at all.

Just because I quit the SCA doesn't mean I've quit my friendships....

"Sad," thinks I.
And I goes to bed. I shouldn't get so sad before bedtime.

YIPPEE!!! I thought my Blog had been lost!!!!!!

I got to figure out some way to get the word out that I'm back on line..... hmmmm.....

Well, well, it seems that most of my friends have gotten very busy, and most of us have not updated our Blogs/LiveJournals in a month or more. Except Kit, who posted very insightful things on her page. So, maybe we can keep the posting trend up... who knows.

For now:


Pink:
You see the world in bright pink. The world is a
happy, happy place! You love all people and
things!! Life is great! You're just like a
happy child. Spread the cheer.

Made by
Sara


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Good Afternoon, People. Why yes, loyal readers, I am actually posting TWO DAYS IN A ROW! Amazing, don'tcha think? Anyway, I gotta go heat up some lunch... back in a sec.... See, bet you didn't even miss me. Mmm, microwavey goodness. Lean Cuisine Ravioli should be ready in about 5 minutes. I should look and see if regular Ravioli has the same amount of fat grams as this stuff.

So, now for a real post. Well, life is going okay. Aaron graduated from 5th grade; Max graduated from high school. Time is flying, yet I'm not all weepy sentimental about it. (Okay, I shed a few tears at Max's graduation - he IS my little brother, ya know!) Mike and I are still trying to get the finances worked out, but hey, that will be an ongoing thing, I am sure. I just wish I'd quit worrying all the time.

Okay, now for news... Jeremy and Terry are back from Alaska. They got back two weeks ago, and it's good to have them home. Bobby and Missi are celebrating their anniversary this weekend, so HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GUYS! Ed and Elizabeth got married May 3. Dougie and Karen broke up around the same time. Bryan and Madonna are expecting a baby, and hopefully on Monday we'll find out if it is a girl or a boy. Bridget and Byron are now the proud parents of Mary JoLee! We are having their baby shower tomorrow. Stu is bringing up all the stuff from Mer, since they can't make it because of Scott's knee surgery today. GOOD LUCK SCOTT!

Hang on, food is done... be right back.

Okay, so lessee... Jeff is, well, Jeff. Tim is the same too. So is Misty. Her 10 year High School Reunion is coming up, so she's getting ready for that.

Last weekend's canoe trip has been discussed a lot, so I won't rehash here. But, it was good to see everyone, and I am glad I got to spend time with Stu and Rebecca. I likes me some Rebecca. She's cool. And she loves my cousin, which is a major bonus. Stu is like 9 kinds of awesome (and no I am not writing that just because I know you'll read this, Stu!) and he deserves a good girl who loves him.

Well, I guess that's all for now. Today is Jerry (at work)'s birthday, so I am off to get dessert. (Diet? What diet?!)

Peace!

And what a better way to start back in the swing of things than with some tests:

You are Tsukino Usagi

You are love food, boys, shopping, and hanging out with your friends. You tend to cry when things get too hard, and have trouble doing things right the first time. You probably need to study a little harder. Your faith in the basic goodness of all people keeps you on the right track, even when others don't see it.

Take the "What Magic Girl are you?" Quiz

This one cracks me up:

Which Founding Father Are You?

HA! Another one:


Which Animaniacs Character are You?
"You are inquisitive to the point of getting trampled, run over, and blinded, on a daily basis. "

"Why.....?"

"It could be due to your scientific nature. You long to learn how things work."

"Why.....?"

"Because you really like to know things, but are prone to getting hurt."

"Why.....?"

"Because, if it wasn't for others generally taking the fall for you, you might well be dead by now! Remember, curiosity is great, but it also killed the cat. Well, in this case, the dog, Buttons, would probably be more appropriate."

"Okay, lady, I love you, bu-bye!"

Click here to see my Livejournal.

And One More:

I am heroic couplets; most precise And fond of order. Planned and structured. Nice. I know, of course, just what I want; I know, As well, what I will do to make it so. This doesn't mean that I attempt to shun Excitement, entertainment, pleasure, fun; But they must keep their place, like all the rest; They might be good, but ordered life is best. What Poetry Form Are You?

So, here we go again... re interested in working on my Blog... Man this thing needs updated!

Okay, so much for keeping this "current". You know what's funny? When you are out having a life, you don't have time to document it, but when you do have time to document, you have nothing to ramble about. Hmm, funny that. Well, there are so many things that have gone on in the past few months, where would I start? Synopsis: Chrismas Good. New Years Good. AFC Playoffs bad. Superbowl good, considering the Titans didn't get to make it. SCA: over. Or at least mostly. Too much to explain here. Work Very good. McRegans, Cool as always.

Well, as usual, my cousin posted and made me all happy (THANKS STU-IE!!), so I thought I'd take a minute to write a little more about life these days.

Graphic design is just cool. Period. End of discussion. You get to draw all day long and get paid for it? Yeah, life is good. The folks I work with are just great. The one with the LEAST amont of tenure is SIX YEARS. Yeah, folks like it out here and they stick around. That makes me happy. I still miss the crew at ASU, and I hope they are all okay. I need to send some e-mails, especially to Sheri and Patti. Miss them a lot.

Home is great. Okay, the HOUSE is a total mess, but Mikey and I are gonna fix that tonight, because Angie and Amy are coming up for my birthday this weekend! HOORAY! (For the visit, not the birthday...)

The gang is doing just fine. Jeff is growing his hair back - HOORAY!!!!, as is Max. Bobby took Missi to Memphis for her birthday this last weekend, and she built a bear at Build-A-Bear Workshop, the coolest place ever. She got scrubs for it and a little pair of wire rimmed glasses and named it Mark. WAY TO GO MISSI!!! (She's a big ER freak, like Mikey.)

Misty is still desperately trying to get her room done, lacking only one strip of wallpaper, and then painting the walls and polyurethaning the floors. I gotta go help her soon. Ed is doing well: he's met someone lovely. Not my place to discuss it - if you want details, call Ed!

Tim's house is really NOT a figment of his imagination, as Jeff went out there this weekend. He says it is a pretty cool place.

And now for the bad news: Dee and Dave are moving. Yup, Davey got promoted to Manager of Sam Goody, so they are moving across the state. Big massive sad. What the heck am I gonna do without Dee? I don't want to think about it. However, we DID have a great weekend at Investiture, despite the fact that ALL FOUR of us were sick. Charlotte and Ray stepped down, and we just had to go see them. It was a very cool weekend, despite the illness. (And when we got back, Misty made chicken and dumplins, so yum!)

Well, the ol birthday is this Saturday, and I will be 29 for the fourth time. Well, it beats the alternative, yes? And I finally got my voice back, sorta, so life is good. (Oh, yeah, I haven't been able to talk since Thursday night. No comments, Jeremy. :o)

Well, I am gonna go. Gonna go work on my new blog design some before lunch is over. Good to be back with you guys.

Peace.

Wonder if anybody is reading the ol Blogs these days? I know that STU has been all busy with his stuff, and said he hasn't updated much. Think I'm gonna go check out everyone else's Blogs and maybe post back in a few. :o)

So, um, like, HI! *waves* Bet you guys thought I had fallen off the face of the Earth, yes? Well, no, it's just that things have been SO VERY busy. I haven't even been able to respond to e-mails...let alone update the ol Bloggerino. So, here's the long and short of it:

I got a new job! I get to be a REAL graphic designer!!! YIPPIE!!!!!
I will miss all my friends here on campus, but I am so looking forward to the new career. CAREER! Can you believe it?! This is just the greatest. All the folks at the new place are so very nice. :o)

Life is fine; my people are fine; I am happy. Truly.

It is now Friday 7/12/2002 at 8:28:44 AM. Event: Jeremy and Terry Come Home in 9 months 24 days 5 hours 31 minutes 16 seconds. To break it down otherwise: 43 weekends or 297 days or 7,133 hours (4,755 waking hours) or 428,011 minutes or 25,680,675 seconds. That is HAPPY NEWS!

Foss has a BAD toothache today. I had three fillings two weeks ago, and the dentist said they would be sensitive to heat and cold. Well, not wanting to be a WUSS, I kept putting up with the pain. But when I was eating a peanut butter sandwich and I had severe pain hit, nope... that was the last straw. I haven't been able to chew on the right side of my mouth for two weeks, so I am trying to get to the dentist this afternoon to have him fix it!

If I don't get to post, have a great weekend, be careful and enjoy it. And for those of you going to Bearbearians, be careful on the trip, DRINK LOTS OF WATER, and have fun for us.

Peace.

Simple pleasures: Mike Aldridge just brought me a roll of LifeSavers! AND, the first one was an ORANGE ONE!!! *sigh* :o)