Happy Hour Friday

If you've been hanging around for a while then you know that Otie and I host a Happy Hour every Friday. Otie has the Mr Linky at his site (yeah, I let him have control of it, kinda like the remote, you know the guy has to hold it to feel manly).

I'm happy that my theme thursday post has been so well received. It was a little different for me, but I kinda liked it. Maybe I'll keep going with it. After all, my NoMoSlackMo story was lacking a bit and needed a bit of life (hahahaha) infused into it. Do you know what I'm talking about? If not, go see the post before this one (here).

I'm happy that today Gray's Anatomy was on again. Yippee. I love it. I'm hooked. I actually didn't start watching at the beginning, I started watching second season (with Denny). I think had I started earlier I may not have gotten hooked. But I am. It's my one vice. Well, along with wine. And chocolate. And wine.

Do you flickr? Well, I do. And one of my photo's went Explore! I kinda don't really understand it, but if your photo goes Explore it means that lots of people like it and lots look at it. This is the one that went Explore:

I call it melancholy. I may have posted it before, but there it is anyway. If you're into photography be sure to check out flickr, it's pretty cool. Here's the link to my photostream.

Umm, hmmm. I'm trying to think about what else makes me happy.

Oh sushi! I forgot, Bob emailed me at some point this afternoon and asked me out on a date to Wasabi. They have got the best sushi I've ever had. It was so-o-o-o good. My new favorite is the -- wait for it -- wasabi special. I don't have a clue what it is but it was awesome. And it had some crunchy stuff on top.

I'm happy that my workouts have been going well. I've increased my running distance by a mile so I'm up to... well more than a mile. No, I don't really wanna say what I've been running. Let's just say that I'm about where I was in high school, which makes me happy since now I'm some old broad that I hardly recognize and there's wrinkles and sagging and gray hairs popping up.

Okay, I think I just crossed the line from happy to depressed. Crap.

Well, be sure to go see Otie and find out what he's happy about. Then click on his little Linky and find out what everyone else is happy about too.

Have a great weekend!

Theme Thursday - Surface

I feel the warmth of the sun gently caressing my skin, a million little butterflies alighting on my arms, my thighs, my belly. The roar of the ocean in my ears echoing the depth of your desire. The course sand rubbing my lower back raw, but I don't care. All that matters is that you are with me, and we are one.

The alarm signals the demise of my dreams. I reflexively hit the snooze as I hover near the surface of wakefulness, unwilling to accept the reality that is my life. I roll over and see the one I am bound to, the one that is not you. I try to go back to the beach, but it's no use, the city breathes of life, of desolation. I wake fully to endure yet another day.

After he leaves I log on. I know I shouldn't, but I can't resist. The light in your eyes leaves me feeling drugged. Your smile leaves me breathless and weak. The only images I can find are the ones that have her though. She feigns innocence, but her eyes mock me. I see her laughing at me. She knows she has the one thing I desire, yet she refuses to let you go. Can't she see what it is between us? Can't she see that she is tearing me apart?

I don't despair for long. I have a plan. I must admit it's a little outrageous. It's not something I would normally do. What is it that they say though? Yes, that's it. All's fair in love and war. I'm not sure which one this is, but I'm willing to risk everything for you.

Throughout the day I go over ever detail of the plan, all the contingencies, everything that could go wrong and how I should react. I plan our dinner, I plan an evening of fun, I plan to show him that I care. Then, and only then, will my ultimate plan come into effect.

As evening drones on towards night I suggest going to bed. I let him do what he wants, it's the least I can give him. He knows he's not the one I desire, but I fake it as well as I can. After what seems like an eon he is finally done. He rolls over, and I wait patiently until he begins to snore. It wont be long.

Finally. Finally I hear the rhythmic breathing next to me signaling his slumber. I know this is it. It's either now or never. I reach under the mattress where I placed the 10 inch blade from the kitchen. I grip the wooden hilt, I say a prayer to St Dwynwen, the patron saint of lost loves, in hopes that he'll help me find mine. I take a deep breath. I see my reflection in the metal as I raise the knife in an arc above my head. This one is for you, lover. Next time, it'll be her. Then we will be together. Forever.

Post it Note Tuesday

This is my first attempt at Post It Note Tuesday and at the moment I'm not impressed. This sticky thing is a pia. However, I will admit that it could be totally user error since no one else seems to be having trouble. Anyway, for more post it note fun be sure to go see Supah Mommy.

Okay, I think this is enough post-it note fun. It seems to be taking me a really long time. Besides I'm getting ready for a date with the big guy. That'd be bob, fyi.

A Sunday With Me

Bob and I had a wonderful afternoon together -- with no teenagers ruining the moment -- so I thought I'd share some of the highlights... No Otie, I'm not sharing those highlights, but I'll share these...

majestic bald eagle in Grafton, IL

river sharks?

no, but I was surprised to see that "old man river" will actually ice over

 wine tasting on a lazy sunday afternoon

eagle watching on the chain of rocks bridge

interesting reflection

How did you spend your sunday afternoon? Better yet, how will you spend your sunday evening?

Six Word Saturday

Other Pharmacist Puking,

Bams Must Work

 I think that pretty much says it all. I'm working on a Saturday and that kinda stinks. Oh well, it's at least worth a new pair of shoes... Go here to see more SWS!

HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY

If you've been hanging around for a while then you know that Otie and I host a Happy Hour every Friday. Otie has the Mr Linky at his site (yeah, I let him have control of it, kinda like the remote, you know the guy has to hold it to feel manly).

Wow. It's the first Happy Hour of 2010! And yes it is, don't argue with me. I did my last one on Dec 31 so this is MY first Happy Hour of 2010. Do you have anything to be happy about? I'm frustrated at the moment but I'm sure I can think of something. Let's give it a shot.

Right at this moment I hate Shutterfly. I have spent hours doing a project for my wonderful honey and not only is the coupon screwed up, but I can't change from a soft cover to a hard cover without redoing it AND their customer service sucks. If they will fix my issue I will recant, but at the moment I am NOT happy.

I guess that's not really part of HHF is it? Well I feel better for having gotten it off my chest. Maybe the google gods will work as well for me as they do for julochka :) I'm not sure where her post is on changing the minds of google and blogger gods, but she can do it. Please julochka, for me, make shutterfly worth all my freaking time today.

I'm pretty happy about the flickr 365 project. It's going well. Here are some of my photos I've posted:

herding cattle

and we danced (that's Barb)

ritual

melancholy

So I'm pretty happy with these. After all, the whole idea is to learn so I think I am accomplishing that.

I am NOT happy that hubs won't let me go to Denmark for BC3. Actually I think it's pretty dumb that he is refusing. Grr. Men are stinky. Especially mine. And yes, it's the same hubs that I've been doing all that Shutterfly stuff for. Double grrr.

Wait, is this wednesday? It's kinda sounding like a Rant and Rave a la Little Ms Blogger.

Another snow day tomorrow. Actually this isn't happy or unhappy for me because I don't really care either way. I guess it's good cuz youngest has agreed to go workout with me so that'll be fun. But really, since they're teenagers it doesn't really affect me if they go to school or stay home. BUT WAIT. this is HHF so lets try that again:

SNOW DAY AGAIN!! WAHOO!

Was that better? Unfortunately even tho there's snow it's too dang cold and windy to be outside. It's been about 10 F but the wind chill makes it about -10F here. Needless to say, I haven't been walking. Tomorrow am it's gonna be 2F (yep 2F). Sorry dogs. I will be snuggly in bed. And THAT, my friends, makes me HAPPY.

Anyway, this is feeling forced so I'm just gonna say GO SEE OTIN and click his linky to play.

xox

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UPDATE: Shutterfly fixed my issues so I officially recant what I said earlier and they ROCK!

Random Tuesday Thoughts

Be sure to stop by an see Un-Mom, she's the creator of the original RTT

I finally have my list of 39 things to do before I'm 40 (a la Spud) and I'm very disappointed to realize that I can't think of more things I need to do. As of right now I only have 27 items listed, and the last one doesn't count (the list is on my side bar). I mean, I could say I want to give back to the community, but that's nothing new for me. I'm already in over my head involved with Habitat for Humanity, the Junior Service, and Hope Animal Rescues. I've been with these organizations for a couple years now, and taking on another wouldn't do any of us any good because I barely have time to do what I've already committed.

In that same vein, I'm feeling very overwhelmed. I'm trying to do this NoMoSlackMo (a redo if NaNoWriMo) and I'm just not feeling it so far. I have a couple ideas, but can't get the story moving. It's blah blah blah. I need some action baby. In addition, I'm totally intrigued with art journaling (a la the Fragrant Muse). I even went out and bought a brand new journal, but I haven't had time to either artify the journal or write in it. Speaking of paper, Barb bought me a paper making kit for my birthday. I love it because I've been wanting to make my own notecards, but now I have one more thing I don't have time for. So far I've only made 1 new sheet of paper, and it's still sitting right where I left it to dry. The other thing that isn't new but that I've been trying to be better at is cooking more meals at home. It's just so easy to grab Quizno's or suggest we go out (or my fave, get the kids subs and have hubby take me out somewhere fancy). The other project I'm tackling is the flickr 365 in 2010 challenge Julochka and Spud started. I've gotten four pictures in four days, so I just need to stick with it another 361. In addition to that, my google reader is about to bust. Aggghhhh!

Okay... deep breaths... it'll get done, I just need to prioritize.

This wasn't very random, was it? Okay, well here is some randomness. I had a bad hair day today. It would have sucked, but I turned it into a fabulous hat day. Jaunty, oui?

While I'm sitting here being all jauntified Barb is writing an amazing post. Go see. Go on. I'm done here. GO NOW.