Leap Day--6 months until I feel really OLD

Happy Leap Day Y'all!!!

I think it's kind of a special day because I finally get to have a "half-birthday". See, my birthday is August 29th (hint, buy me something shiny and pretty mkay?), so I only get to have a half birthday every 4 years.

Now some of you might say--why in the hell do you care, but people, when you have a 6 year old child quarter-birthdays, half-birthdays, 3/4 birthdays--they are ALL important shit. I was talking to dear 6yo and she asked when I was going to have my half birthday and it turned into this whole discussion of leap year and earthly rotation and all sorts of crap--and in the end all she said was that she was sorry I didn't get a half birthday EVERY year. Awwwww

Which brings me to another life changing topic: I ONLY HAVE SIX MORE MONTHS UNTIL I AM 40!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH Oh the horror overwhelms me. Turning 30 didn't bother me--25 did for some reason, but 30--just another excuse to party. 40 however is proving one that is hard to wrap my head around. 40 freaking years old!!!! Ugh.

I need a drink.

Snow!!

Ahh--the lovely drive to work in 8 inches of snow. It actually was very pretty this morning--unless you had to actually go out in it.

It's that wet heavy stuff that sticks to everything and makes the trees look all pretty--but by this afternoon, it's ugly dirty slushy crap that will just freeze up and turn to black ice for tomorrow's drive. Tell me again why I live here? Each winter gets harder and harder--the older I get, the less I like it.

A shout out to the idiot who thinks just because he has a 4x4 truck with a gun rack in the back, he can still go 70 mph in a 45. HEY ASSHOLE, just because you can get it going in this weather, doesn't mean you can stop the damn thing--and I laughed my ASS OFF at you as you spun around the curve sideways--when you pulled over to check your shorts, I tossed my sweet blonde hair over my shoulder and scoffed at your pathetic sorry self. Me and my little AWD Vibe just kept on tooling along--learn how to drive in the winter you fool!

We're supposed to get more snow on Friday and then it will be in the mid 40's this weekend and start to rain--so let the flooding begin again!

OH MY GOD...............

Now seeing that this is a new blog and all and I have not gotten into my "issues" with the in-laws, lets give you a little "taste" shall we????

This is the email that I got from psycho SIL for the birthday LIST (oh and you will learn how freaking important A LIST is for all gift giving holiday in future eppys) for her soon to be THREE year old child. Remember--Christmas was just 2 months ago--and we have a LIST for a 3 year old that consists of the following:

Hi,

I wanted to send you guys a birthday list for SAID CHILD if
anyone needed any ideas. I would say to do gift receipts also if possible, I
forgot who I told what to ( my bad ):(

BARBIE:* TAFFY DOG AND PUPPIES $15.99 ( TOYS R US)*
ANY OF THE FASHION FEVER DOLLS $9.99 EACH*
HOT TUB PARTY BUS $69.99 ( TOYS R US)*
2-IN-1 PARTY PLANE AND SHIP PLAYSET $59.99 (TOYS R US)*
GLAM POOL GIFTSET $20.99 ( TOYS R US)*
"I CAN BE SOCCER COACH" BARBIE $16.99*
"I CAN BE BALLET INSTRUCTOR" BARBIE

V-TECH V-SMILE GAMES: AGES 3-5 OR 4-6
* WINNIE THE POOH
* LION KING
* ELMOS WORLD
* SESAME STREET
* NEMO
* CARS
* TOY STORY
* V-TECH V-SMILE POCKET CAR CHARGER $9.99
* V-TECH V-SMILE POCKET CASE $14.99*** BOTH AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
VTECHKIDS.COM CLOTHES:

BABY GAP OR GYMBOREE SIZE 2
TODDLERSHOES SIZE 7 OR 8
* SPRING PJ'S 2 PIECE TOP AND BOTTOM SETS SIZE 2T ( LOOSE FITTING
ONES)

BABY ALIVE: ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SETS SHE DOES NOT HAVE
* FANTASY FAIRY SET
* SWEET SLUMBERS BEDTIME SET

IF ALL ELSE FAILS YOU CAN DO GIFT CARDS TO: BABY GAP, TOYS R US, GYMBOREE,
CLAIRES SEE YOU SOON,
PSYCHO SIL

BLINK! W.T.F????????????????????????? This is for a THREE YEAR OLD????? I don't have a Hot Tub Party Bus and I am almost f--well forget how old I am going to be--but damn, I don't have one--and at 69.99, I don't see a THREE YEAR OLD getting one FROM me either. The bitch is crazy. "Your Bad" indeed nut case.

Honorable Mention.............

Well, not bad for a first time out. It's the "Addy's", the area's Advertising Executive's version of the Oscars and we got an Honorable Mention for a Trade Show booth display for one of our clients. This was the first time anything was submitted by our company--the "Ad game" is very political so I am quite surprised that we were even nominated. I didn't go because I was, and still am, feeling like death warmed over.

Oh--and how about LOST last night? DAMN Kate--you got yourself a baby--too bad it's Claire's kid!! This show just keeps on rocking my world.

OK--back to my cold meds an tissues--I feel like crap. Day 4 and counting......

In Sickness & Health?????

Oh man--I've got me the FLU people. I have been flat on my back for the last 2 days, but I drug mysorry self to work today--just to keep the piles from hitting the ceiling.

Now for those of you who would tell me to keep my sick ass home--be rest assured that I have a private office that I have kept the door closed to all day. I ventured out only to use the facilites--of which I Lysoled the hell out of when I was done and my office has been constantly Purelled throughout the day. Conversation with co-workers has been via email or intercom (very Mr. Tudball-like) ((OK, if you don't know who Mr. Tudball is, I'm going to have to shoot myself because you must be VERY young--it's from Carol Burnett Show--google him, I'll wait))

Anyhew--I'm not of the puking variety--but of the yak up a phlem ball the size of a basketball and sneeze out his little brothers, feel like a truck hit you, went in reverse and hit you again, have no strength at all variety. Should I worry that I have really no idea how I even managed to drive to work today?

Thank God my day is almost over--I am back to bed. I am supposed to be going to this work thing tonight--but I gotta just pass--for the health and safety of others first and formost--but if I win anything and am not there to accept, I hope my co-worker has one hell of a speach written for me. I'll tell you more about taht if something comes of it--if not--it will be "that of which we do not speak".

Sing it with me!!! Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba...........

Ah Yes--The Lion King!!

Tickets are in hand for 6 year old and I to attend the wonder that is THE LION KING!!!!!

I am so excited to take her and let her learn that not everything is a movie or DVD. I don't think she quite understands the idea of "The THEAHTA", but this should be a good introduction for her.

Our tickets are for March 15th--and beg the pardon of the stupid--but shouldn't a matinee cost LESS than an evening performance???? Not in this case--no. They have you by the short hairs because they KNOW that no kid is going to last thru an evening show--so jack up the prices for when the kiddies will actualy stay awake. UGH! I got aisle seats at an angle to the stage on the main floor--that way I can put a cushion under her and she won't have major "head blockage" to deal with. We are main floor--but The Stranahan has a nice grade to it--so we should be fine. I would normally have chosen Loge seating, but I think everyone else had the same idea--nothing was left.

Here is the Zulu part of the Circle of Life song for any of you wondering what the heck they are saying in the begining of the song:

Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba [Here comes a lion, Father]
Sithi uhm ingonyama [Oh yes, it's a lion]
Nants ingonyama bagithi baba
Sithi uhhmm ingonyama
Ingonyama
Siyo Nqoba [We're going to conquer]
Ingonyama
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [A lion and a leopard come to this open place]
[Chant repeats]

From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
It's the Circle of Life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life
It's the Circle of Life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life

I am the Monkey......

Chinese Zodiac - Monkey
Personality
Occupying the 9th position on the Chinese Zodiac, the Monkey possesses such character traits as curiosity, mischievousness, and cleverness. Forever playful, Monkeys are the masters of practical jokes. Even though their intentions are always good, this desire to be a prankster has a tendency to create ill will and hurt feelings.

Although they are inherently intellectual and creative, Monkeys at times have trouble exhibiting these qualities. When that happens, they appear to others to be confused. But nothing could be further from the truth as Monkeys thrive on being challenged. Monkeys prefer urban life to rural, and their favorite pastime is people-watching.

Health
Believing that being sick is a waste of a valuable day, Monkeys very rarely feel ill. Their constantly active lifestyles are likely what helps Monkeys remain in good health. When Monkeys do become ill, such feelings are generally the result of feeling nervous.

Career
When it comes to work, Monkeys can do just about anything. They adapt well to changing environments and they’re very intelligent. They work quickly, but they’ll frequently charge double for their services. Good career fields for Monkeys are accounting and banking. Other good careers for Monkeys include: scientist, engineer, stock market trader, air traffic controller, dealer, film director, jeweler and sales representative.

Relationships
When it comes to relationships, Monkeys aren’t quick to settle down. In fact, they generally are promiscuous; a tendency that probably has to do with the fact that Monkeys are easily bored. Monkeys will end this type of behavior once they pair up with the perfect partner. In fact, more often than not, they’ll commit to that person in every way for life.

Monkeys and the 5 elements I'm an "EARTH" monkey
Earth Monkey – Years 1908 and 1968
Always the community activists, Earth Monkeys have an inherent desire to live life the “right” way. They’re very dependable and they take their work and their relationships seriously. In fact, they put forth 100% effort in everything they do. In return, Earth Monkeys expect respect from others.

Compatibility
Monkeys are compatible with a Rat or Dragon and incompatible with a Horse or Snake.

Mitt...we hardly knew ye

Wow--I'm so surprised that he "suspended" his compaign. I'm not quite sure how I feel about that--I am more of a Ron Paul kinda gal, but Mitt was someone I could have thrown my support behind if it came down to him as the Republican Candidate.

John McCain--I just cannot wrap my head around this guy--giving a "free ride" to 20 million illegals to become citizens?--no way--I'm so against that. He's just more of the same old same old that has been mucking up the system. He is trying to join the party by getting on the Ronald Reagan bandwagon--well Mr. McCain, you are NO Ronald Reagan.

Ugh--politics--I just hate it. I find myself turning towards Liberatarians more and more--get the government the hell out of my life. I can take care of myself--I don't need THEM to decide how to run my life. I am not a democratic sheep who follows the person who will just take care of things for me--why not just elect Stalin and give everything you earn to the government--and then they might give you a loaf of bread at the end of the week. I'm also not a rightwind lunatic, bible thumper who thinks hiding behind God makes everything I do ok.

Give me a government for military needs and structural support of the country--but leave me the hell alone after that. I've said this before: Please let me win a giant lottery--I would buy myself and island, move most of my family to it, name myself Queen and seceed from the union. I am sick of the lies and pandering that goes on during election season and nothing ever changes or gets better.

Rain, Rain Go Away...

Don't come back till sometime in May. We have enough water here to solve all of Georgia's problems--Why do the places that need the rain do without and those of us who have enough, just keep on getting more?

South of me is once again under water--2nd time since August--they have actually closed access to the entire COUNTY. The Maumee river is out of it's banks everywhere around me--actually yesterday I took River road home and it was out of the banks and covering the lane next to the one I was driving in--so to be a total dork, I swerved over a little and drove partially in that lane--now I can actually say that my car has "driven" thru the Maumee River--dumb I know--but work with me here.

The retention pond at the end of my street is now a retention LAKE and has come up into the streets. Our backyard has a 20' wide lake it in--and the sewer drains have overflowed--not gunky water, but it's where all of our sump pumps drain and my pump has been working overtime--I'm afraid it will give out at any moment. DH is home watching over the basement--too much money and time has gone into finishing it to let it get flooded.

Keep your fingers crossed and pray for the folks in Findlay--some of whom were just now getting back into their homes from the summer floods--they are now under water again!

I got nothing...

Drum roll please...................

Ah--here I am. Blogging....on my own...not reading someone else, not commenting somewhere else. But actually blogging.

I don't know what I expect from this or what I want to accomplish--but I'm here.

Lurking in La Vida Loca