Typhoon Lagoon

Typhoon Lagoon
Originally uploaded by auntie rain

wow do I ever need this again.

The problem is it's a teensy bit pricey .... and I'm in the process of buying a house.... so it will have to wait.

The OTHER problem is that I'm getting super stressed out and it's harder for me to keep my mouth shut and just put my head down and do my job since they're sending idiot co-workers down to my side of the building. I'm older and maybe it's the menopause or maybe it's because these are truely the most selfish lazy people I've ever had to deal with, I dunno.

I'd like to wrap up the entry with something hopeful but I just don't have it in me.

HBW: Autumn in April

HBW: Autumn in April
Originally uploaded by Creekster (Brian)

Azaleas are nearly perfect. These look a bit fantastical in the photo. I know there's nothing really FANTASTIC about an azalea bush and in fact I won't have enough room in front of the house to fit one, but it's still fun to imagine one there.

I guess maybe we'll just need to stick with another favorite, hostas.

Heading to Soarin

Heading to Soarin
Originally uploaded by SCL Photography

I love this photo because it looks 'hot' and 'busy' as well as containing interesting subject matter.

How funny is that? A hot and busy day on vacation sounds like heaven, yet all the while I complain about work being always so 'hot and busy.'

Love Is Light

Love Is Light
Originally uploaded by | JERRY |

What if....


... what if today was the last day I would ever be able to feel love?

David and Ginny

David and Ginny
Originally uploaded by 50s Pam

pre WWII paper dolls


I totally envy those sweet soft curls she has. His too come to think of it. He seems to be saying " Hey. Come on over and we'll take turns setting Ginny's dolls on fire or something" And she's all like "Ohhhh, *promise?* Then... then can we set you on fire cuz you're made of paper, remmmmmember?"

isla tortuga waiting blues

isla tortuga waiting blues
Originally uploaded by miss cabby's owner

gosh i need a break.


every single day at work is bringing more and more difficult happenings.... for example, the last day I worked I was told that corporate demands my resignation from my part time job at the sister facility in Mystic. Because:

"OF THE POSSIBLITY OF OVERTIME" ...

'the possibility"??? Ok, at the beginning of this year, my boss had no problem paying out roughly 100K to other people in overtime, of which 435.00 went to me. The main bulk of the money went to a handfull of folks, and I just happened to be offered a chance to pick up time TWICE. Ahha, 16 whole hours. Oh and I am totally allowed to pick up a shift at my home facility, no problems with that. The only thing is they never offer me the time because the scheduler is too busy giving the hours to her favorites.

And now that the economy is in crappy shape and I am gong to have trouble getting another part time job, I am told that I must resign from the one place that can throw me a couple of shifts a month if I'm lucky?

I'm ready to go to the press.

I stand on the beach alone,and gaze at the misty blue... I wish I could pause this moment forever...

I stand on the beach alone,and gaze at the misty blue... I wish I could pause this moment forever...
Originally uploaded by neloqua

This is the only place where I dare to exhale that I know I will be alone for the rest of my life. I won't tell it anywhere else to any living person. On the few times I said something the hearer was moved to tell me I am wrong and to try and comfort me by telling me I am wrong. Based on whimsey and only whimsey they tell me I will meet someone. Stop and think. Add up the facts. I will be single for the rest of my life.

I don't want comfort in it, I just want someone to say "you're right." And then, if they absolutely must try to make the awkward situation better then they can say 'and I know you are strong and will be happy."

Not "oh no you'll meet someone." Not "STOP SAYING THAT. You can find someone if you want to."

Help me to embrace myself, as a single person, who can find happy moments and worthwhile work. If I seem to be getting lonely just remind me that being single for the rest of my life isn't the worst thing that could happen to me.

Blow'd Up

Blow'd Up
Originally uploaded by IceNineJon

This depicts the very reason I want so badly to go back and vacation in the WDW area every chance I get. The drama and fun! The spectacle! The explosions!!

Maybe we can find a way to just squeeze out a week in the Fall.

minnie ears at Splash Mountain

minnie ears at Splash Mountain
Originally uploaded by innitpam

Tonight I was unable to quickly state how many times I've been to WDW... can you imagine?!

So after thinking a bit theres:

first time
2nd time (we went in August for a full week)
anniversary with just my (ex) husband
time with my sister
time i took my eldest son who had never been at all
then the time I went with my girls and David
and November 2008 when all the kids came along

'7' times!!

But don't think I'm done going to WDW. Nope. I'll be back some day. There's always the graaaaaandbabies. Heh.

Funny... usually.

Funny
Originally uploaded by blaine davis

This is a GREAT photo. I love that the boy is laughing open mouthed at something he finds obviously hysterical. The girl is amused as well, but she is intent on keeping her eyes open while she enjoys the humor.

it reminds me of when I was out earlier today. Something funny was said. I was driving. As we all know, laughter is the best medicine, and good for the soul, which I agree with in theory.

But I was driving. And laughing alot like this boy. I couldn't help it. My son retold me a story and it was THAT funny. So funny in fact that my eyeballs nearly burst out of my skull from the force of my hysterical laughter. I think I pulled a gut muscle or something. We almost died in a car accident.

Then I stopped laughing, wiped the tears away. popped my eyeballs back into the sockets and thought a 'sad thought' untiil we arrived at our destination in one piece.

Now don't let this stop you from cracking a joke next time the mood strikes. Just don't do it while someone else is driving.

knitting socks

Yes, I am going to officially become a 'sockie.' With some help from youtube vids and following the directions on the inside of the yarn wrapper, I am actually doing it.

Maybe it's true that you're never too old to learn. Wouldn't it be nice if I was too old for cysts and infected blisters. Yes, I have both. Hence the reason I am home 'sick' today from work. My friend covered my shift, so no worries. The same friend suggested I get some prep H for the cyst. It will shrink it from it's present size (about as big as Alaska) down significantly (to let's say,only the side of Rhode Island) without having to go to the gyno office and deal with all the embarassment.

In the mean time, until I can get over to the drug store, I will be here knitting my first ever sock. Yay.

Big Thunder 200th post! Booyah!

Big Thunder
Originally uploaded by Matt Pasant

We didn't get a ride on Big Thunder during our last visit. And now..............well now I have a pin code for a great savings on 5 night/6day in Disney..... but no one to go with me.

David vs. Goliath

David vs. Goliath
Originally uploaded by Crazy Ivory

This picture explains how I am feeling at work. Except instead of a rose, it's a big and ugly group of nurses and admin-types.

chicken mango-coconut soup

chicken mango-coconut soup
Originally uploaded by innitpam

well, it starts.


time to have the mind of a maniacal money-saving Mom-ster, just like in the old days.

I got the dishes from TJMaxx. There is some mango-coconut sauce and adobo added to the chicken left overs, so it tastes TAH DAH but it only cost 45 cents a serving.

Ice Covered Tree

Ice Covered Tree
Originally uploaded by Andrea Rollier

While this photo was taken in 2008 @ Saratoga Battlefield, it reminds me of my childhood memory of an ice storm during the early 70's that shut down parts of the North East for about 10 days. We were without power for 2 weeks in rural Salem Ct, and actually it wasn't totally a bad thing.

Coffee Maker

Coffee Maker
Originally uploaded by Fosco Brown

Freecycle had a free cuisinart automatic grind n brew coffee maker up for grabs. I just happened to google it (mine is plastic, not exactly the same as the picture) and oh it's like 100 bux at the store. BUT the one I got has a broken gadget spring so you can't serve coffee before it's done brewing..... WELL DUH! You're not supposed to b/c it's not going to be even. Hehe.

Day 59: Wii Day!

Day 59: Wii Day!
Originally uploaded by Fanboy30

I suprised the kids with one.


My son had no idea, he just thought we were going to pick up a used guitar hero game, and used "guitar" to play it with. Heh. You should have seen Joe, and Tiffany for that fact.

are YOU talkin' to ME?

Bjorn Savage
Originally uploaded by super ninon

Priceless.

This reminds me of my idiot co-worker. But she isn't as cute or practical. Anyway she always has this rediculous sideways look, as she tries to look superior. It just makes her nose look bigger.

Underwater Dolphin

Underwater Dolphin
Originally uploaded by Richmann

I long for the quiet and feeling of weightlessness I had before. Things aren't really getting better, are they?

soarin' epcot

soarin' epcot
Originally uploaded by innitpam

Winter is inevitable but couldn't it AT LEAST be this beautiful and surreal? We are back from our WDW vacation. I am writing trip reports over on tripadvisor.com under the id 'n9' if you'd like to read 'em.