Thursday, November 30, 2006

Oh, yea...

today is my UNBIRTHDAY!

Im officially at the apex of being 25 years of age. It only goes downhill from here on out.:-p

Glastonbury Withdrawls






(My oh my....i look a bit serious....and Jassen and I.......well, we are looking a bit young there!:-S:-p Also, we are pictured with Ada and Iain, coldplay boardie buddies that we hang out on occasion!)
Holy sheeeet....Im craving it so badly now. Been there twice with Jassen, it's a music festival in case you were wondering at all, and I have so many good memories from it. If things go according to plan, Jassen and I will be going to the 2007 one next year...and man,......sometime tells me this one is going to be awesome! Just feel it. Now, let's just think positive in that Jassen and I will be able to obtain tickets....*crosses fingers and toes*

:-p

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

It's just...


one of those months...

I feel depressed
sluggish...
I want the end of the year to happen...
I want to start anew with a few things.

November is almost up.
Christmas will be here in less than a month
and Jassen will be here in a little over 2 weeks.

I know I probably sound one tracked, but that's the track Im on.:-/

I think I just need some good, sound sleep.

Work tomorrow.

yay!

Monday, November 27, 2006

Mona...


Been...

a little bit busy/consumed over the past few days...Ive worked a couple of days, and Ive been busy with Christmas shopping for the family. I have a pretty good idea on what I need to still get people to make my shopping complete but that will have to wait until at least the 10th of December. One of my bridesmaids Val, put a deposit on her dress, so Nicole and Karen still need to do that so the order can go through. Really, I should ring up Sheila and see if her and Julie have made any more progress in choosing a suitable flower girl attire.

Things are starting to fall into place....but still on the hunt for a minister/priest...Im working on applying to use my uni's chapel as the place for the ceremony, but its a bit hard to get a hold of, but we shall see. I'll probably be ordering favors and decorations tonight with my mom, so I look forward to getting that out of the way.:-)

This weekend was a rollercoaster of emotions. My mom made the attempt to see what life would be like if we had a cat. My good friend Val was having to get rid of her kit Mona due to conflicts with a newer dog that has been in the house. So, my mom was nice enough to trial...and mona fit in BEAUTIFULLY, the few hours she was here, but my dad was not too keen on having her, so she was given back to Val and fam, and she will be going to the humane society today.

I feel like a failure...and I feel like people sucks.....and I just pray to god or whomever, that the humane society is a no-kill, cuz if Mona is put to sleep because no one wants her, I will be a very upset Jennifer.*sighs* I'll have to upload some piccies of her, so you can see how awesome she is.

She is about 4 years old, declaws, neutered/spayed, purrs up a storm when rubbed, and was the cat that inspired me to want cats in the first place(besides kitty-tom back when i was 12/13 years old). Wonderful cat,....sincerely.

Friday, November 24, 2006

HARRY POTTER!!!

Oh yea....here's a teaser!;-)



They are all sporting shorter haircuts, but my my my.....July 13th 2007 should be interesting!

Happy Thanksgiving, Ye-all!

(Foodz)
(And Nicole)

Had a nice turkey dinner, as you can see.
I had sinus issues ALLLLLLL day, so that was no fun.
Luckily my mom was nice enough to grant me a back, neck, and head rub, so that my headache can not be so severe.

I put up the christmas tree and I should take a picture.

BRB

Okay...back....here's the tree!!



It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...don't ya think?

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Pepper time!!

OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH...

*trying to replicate mc hammer song*

:-/

Anywho...Pepper was in a love-me-up mood and craved attention from Jassen.

Here's the proof!:-p




PS...camera's lie...Im actually 162 pounds now.:-p

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

I have...


a strange cat.

If you look at Pepper, it seems as though her white patch looks like an arrow, pointing at her head.
I guess that would take a strange parent(that's me!) to notice this.

Funny kitty.

I hung out with my sister later on today and we ended up eating at Fridays. I had a mudslide, which has baileys in it. Since I ve been craving Bailey's this was rather yummy and perfect to drink! We then headed to Hobby Lobby and then Best Buy and Michaels in Valpo....then we went into Barnes and Noble in Valpo and I got a chocolate cocoa...godiva variety!

We then sailed over to Target where I got a few christmas gifts and stocking stuffers while Nicole caught up with an old friend. Now Im home and have been for over an hour and Im raring for bed!

And yes, the countdown is majorly on....23+ days until Jassen is here. BRING IT TOTALLY ON, BABY!
Im working tomorrow, then im off for a few days, then work the weekend. I wish I had more days to work....I need it as a distraction.:-S

Monday, November 20, 2006

Dreams of here...

and there.

They were all over the place last night...a bit vivid too. It was as though some force was coming after me. I was in my house, but it was dark. Nicole was there too and there was the urgency of Nicole, my dad, and I getting the heck out of there. My mom was present but they werent after her. So, I tell Nicole that we need to get out of here but she is slow to move. I then go into my parents bedroom(old one and same original setup) and my dad is napping on my mom's side and his hair started to grow back while he slept. I shook him awake and said that we must make an escape. I went in between the kitchen and utility room and tried to put on some weird wiring/iron thing in which I lost the latch to.

I then yelled at Nicole that we needed to go and then she stole my bag that I had packed for the journey...I said, HELL NO! And grabbed it back.

The scene changed and I felt like I was in the parking lot at the local grocery store. I was with a black family...a man and a lady at least and we were trying to pay a check to some famous person(forgot which one). We then started to run out of the parking lot, I saw Will Farrell.....and then my mom and dad...

We ran across the street and there were tons of cars coming. I closed my eyes when i knew they would hit, but I was never hit...and continued running up the hill towards home. It was dark by this time and it kinda felt like everyone was fumbling...A load of people were around, trying to find their ways, and I was looking on the ground, seeing if anyone happened to drop some money that i could have. I continued up the hill and then never really quite got down it as it started to go downward, i noticed another time I was supposedly against, was running around the Willowcreek Track. I went on a deck kind area, ran arouund it and it swirled into like a play set. This play set was in memorium of little girls that either had been raped or murdered and once again, a bunch of people were there, this time little girls. We were crawling ALL over the place...I covered most of its ground before touching the ground.

When i did managed to come down and walk on the ground below the playset(made of wood), there was a little cosy corner and it somehow managed to turn into my boss's house, even though I never managed to go to it,...yet. There was a chair she was sitting in and she looked reallly sad. There were tons of little girls around her, but maybe she couldnt see them all.
On the walls, there were flowers in lines, and I dont know if they were pressed or not.

I looked to my right and there was Stephanie...an old worker buddy from the movie theater, but for some reason she was sitting with this big clear glass ball that was humming with light....wavering in power...At first it was dim, like a dying firefly..but then each attempt for it to get brighter, it did just that, until it was all aglow.

I went to Dreammoods, since I havent been there in a while..and looked up light.

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Light

To see light in your dream, denotes a clear mind, plain understanding, and insight. Light has been shed on a once cloudy situation or problem. You have found the truth to a situation or an answer to a problem.

To see a bright light in your dream, indicates that you need to move toward a higher level of awareness and feeling. Bright light dreams are sometimes common for those who are near death.

Light Bulb

To see a light bulb in your dream, suggests that you are ready to accept and/or face reality. It refers to your consciousness. The dream also symbolizes spiritual enlightenment, hope, new ideas and visions. You are approaching a situation in a new direction.
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Hmmm, strangeness.
Karen is suppose to go to lunch with Nicole today and the invitation was offered by Nicole for me to join, so I might just do that. It would be fun!:-) I do have a bit of research with Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and maybe even Menards, as I need rock things for the containers for the centerpieces of my wedding. IM ON A MISSION!

:-)

Even though...

it might say monday as when this blog entry was....its still really Sunday.:-p

Been watching Comic Relief 2006 with Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi and this year its for the benefit of New Orleans and the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Funny shite, though.

I've had a headache since about 1pm this afternoon, but I will lay blame to that time of the month.:-/*sighs*

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend. Of course, it seems too short, but I guess its a bit different when you have an erratic work schedule like mine and weekends are just another day.:-/ Im sure that will change over the next year or so.:-)

Ill blog more tomorrow.
;-)

Saturday, November 18, 2006

Yup, It's Saturday...

and I recall in my youth, this would be the prime time for cartoons.
I don't think they are really around on Saturdays anymore, but its been a while since
I have watched any cartoons on a Saturday.
Maybe I'll look that up.

Things change when you have satellite tv. There are so many options and even cartoon stations like the cartoon network that are exclusive to it. I do miss the cartoon days. I would wake up around 730 or so, grab a blanket and a pillow, find crackers in the cabinet, and grab the butter from the fridge and LAP it on! I was a cracker and butter FREAK! My parents thought it odd, but it tasted beautiful. I would also make peanut butter and jelly crackers and if ham and cheese were around, I would do that. Crackers were/are the best!

I also loved how I would find the spot on the floor to lay, where the sun would shine the brightest and warmest. Sincerely, I have cat like habits....with the exception of licking my own ass(not without trying). I look forward to working today, as its been 2 days since I have the last time. Not getting the best hours, but I know that after the 23rd, Im going to be giving a heck load more. I look forward to 30+ hours. I neeeeed the dough.

I am hyped about Thanksgiving cuz of all the lovely food that is made! That will be next thursday, so less than a week!

Tomorrow is a very special day for me, as it will mark the 11th anniversary of me being introduced to the Beatles. I cant believe 1995 was that long ago. Ah, to be 14 again. The Beatles have been a major influence on my music listening over the years, as it opened the doors to the likes of Dave Matthews, Tori Amos, Coldplay, Radiohead, Travis, and alot of other British Pop. It also was a main steer towards my love and facination for England and my need to travel there. I attempted to travel with my best bud at the time in 2000, after we graduated from high school, but then there was a falling out, I think I started.

I said something to the fact that we would probably never see each other again after high school since we were going to different colleges/universities and she kinda took that to heart, which wasnt what I meant totally...I even remember sitting and talking about this in our Physics class we had together. I was a bit naive to how things went when one goes to colleges, but I knew of the trend of people not being in contact after high school and just was voicing my thoughts outloud...Maybe I shouldnt have, but I did. So, jumping on the Coldplay Message Board in 2002 July, I made friends that way, as I was uber bored in the summer time between my sophomore and junior year of college.

I met over 30 people over the course of 4 years, had a relationship with a canadian that lasted not so long(between 2002-03), but then later down the road, I met the most amazing person ever(which Im sure you know to whom I reference)
:-p

So, everything with purpose and everything for a reason. I believe that everyone goes through at least one dark period if not more in their lives, as so did Jassen and if by some freak chance I would have gone to England in 2000 instead of 2004, I dont know if I would have ever met him or if I would have but under different circumstances, but I do know that there were a couple of possibilities as to meeting him cuz not only was I on the Coldplay Board, but the Travis one as well(another that he was on)....so, ya never know, but Im happy about the path Im on now.:-)

That's not without saying that I hate the distance and time apart. Sometimes its nice to have space, but for me this is a bit much. Luckily, there are 26 days until Jassen's holiday visit back over here and I cant wait to be with him again. Some plans on visiting across the pond are in the works, so all shall be revealed in due time. I miss my kits. ALOT.

Oh...and I have this book that Jassen got for me, its called Dancing with Cats. It's awesome and cute. And yes, I am going to practice dancing with my cats.


Friday, November 17, 2006

Headache in my Heart...

I don't know which way to turn...

so
many
questions


left unanswered...

the more I question
the more the mystery grows

give and take and give and take

yes
no
maybe
so

positive
negative

action
reaction

does the cycle ever end?
would i want a resolution?
is there a conclusion?

There is a book that was recommended to me by a customer

Here it is:



This is definitely on my wishlist for this year
:-p;-)

Thursday, November 16, 2006

It seems...

as though these past few weeks have been mind-numbingly difficult.

I sleep, but its unfulfilling...
I dream, and yet i sense that satisfaction has taken a holiday on my dime, no where to be found.

At work, it is a form of escape from the mundane droggery(i made this word up, dreary and groggy, pronounced like frog) feelings currently pouring out of my veins. It's as though I am waiting for my purpose to show itself....to make itself known.

Dreams Id hope come true career-wise, now are just pipe dreams....
Life takes you down many twisted pathways as well as short and long-cuts.

I don't regret where I find myself, cuz honestly, I have found a few things along the way that make this ride called life worthwhile. I mean, I have Jassen in my life....and what ever happens in the future, and maybe in "death", I pray with every part of me, that love is forever and this will always be the case.

I have two BEAUTIFUL cats that I love like they were my children(since I dont have any at the moment) and I look forward to their company, many years to come!

My spirituality,....I am wanting to nurture once more....It's been some time....but I see the signs, the need for it to grow.....the more faith that I need in myself....I want to be more grounded, centered, and stable. I do crave some form of that, but also, like a kite, I want to sway in the breeze.

Life is good....and it's going to get better....ALOT better...soon.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Passing my...

time.

I feel like that at the moment. Waiting for the transition...but i know when it finally comes, it will hit me with its waves and then again, I will be waiting.....for yet another transition....not a bad thing. I'm excited about what the future brings!!

I limited my food intake a bit yesterday. I managed to have some of Nicole's left over mexican-ish brekkie, which wasnt that much left to munch on. I also had green tea and mystic chai along with the usual morning smoothie. I then ate again at about 530ish which was chili and 8 crackers and some iced green tea(which i think "helped" me stay awake until 12ish, :-S). I was feeling a food craving when I got home at 11, so I had a hotdog with a few chips/crisps. So, yea....not too much.

Today, Im having my smoothie....had about a half a cup of chex(corn variety) and I plan on making mystic chai in a few mins or less or as soon as I am finished blogging. Still havent seen a dramatic loss of weight in a bit...maintaining around 164, but I have the tendency to gain and lose anywhere between 1-3 pounds in a day, as it loves to fluctuate. Something tells me at the end of the month, more weight should be dropping off...and as usual, I will update.



I like this picture, btw.:-)

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

I STRONGLY dislike...

Portage.

What a city loaded with people that think they are higher that than thou.

I really do despise it with a capital D.

In the bank that I go to, there is a lady, whom shall not be pointed out, that is slower than dirt with transactions, etc. and who will talk down to you when you do the slightest thing wrong.

Then today, I go into the Post Office to reship out my defected apple battery, and the lady there! The same thing happens, you get the vibe that they think you are lower than them. Just because I put the return sticker in the wrong place. Excuse me, but the instructions for the return instructed me to do this in that manner. Shit, Ill bring in the instructions just so she could just wipe that shitty attitude off that is vibing off of her. *sighs*

And then I get angry....this isnt the way its suppose to go. I shouldnt get mad at things like this, but people around here....

S.U.C.K.


I'm not saying evERYOne, but the vast majority. I'll be so happy to leave it all behind in the next 8 months or so.

:-/

Mood:Disgruntle

And we went dress shopping...

for Julianne's flower girl dress.

Here are some pictures from this evening.
Such a pretty and super nice girl!;-)



(1st dress + envision the colour bit in pink)



(back of head with barret)


(back of 2nd dress)

What we have is a nice idea of what is wanted....the first dress in combo with a train to boot! Just so she is a bit more matching por moi!

How exciting!!

Here is Santa Claus and Frosty doing something......well,...nasty....and wrong...hahaha!


And here is Portillos, a Chicago-style restaurant that is new in Merrillville and quite the tasty treat! Went there with Sheila and Julie.

Monday, November 13, 2006

And today...

will be an outting with the flowergirl and her mom. I am uberly excited with this, plus I will get to show them the dress that I will be wearing on the wedding day. I loooove my dress and yea, I will show pictures of this after the wedding, cuz that would be a big boo boo if I posted that for all to see(including the groom!;-))

That's all for now!

;-)

Saturday, November 11, 2006

This makes me...











happy...

Salt as a little kitty and pepper looking like the queen bee!

I think salt is pinned underneath her.:-p

I found this on Jassen's myspace and it was a pleasant surprise....and yes, those are my arms in the first picture, in case you were wondering.:-p

Often...


I think...

I am misunderstood.

I think I just want alone time from the world...but not alone alone...just be alone with Jassen(which is a togethersome thing), but still away from people. I miss him. and. I am cranky.

people don't get me.

most of the time.

By the way...above is mr. squirrel...looking for his nut.

Love, love, love...

is all around.

I had a beef about a quote that I heard somewhere...maybe its Dr Phillyboy.

When I hear people say, "Love is not enough," it makes me think that so many different "definitions" of love exists.

I mean, i think that love is what you think it is, and sure there is a feeling/emotion for it, etc...but seriously love is really what is needed.

The Beatles say it best, " Love is all you need...all you need is love" bada dadada!

Here is my best attempt to define love...or rather, my take on it.

Love is respect
Love is understanding
Love is love
and vice versa...
Love is the essence of your soul...

Gotta little soul anyone?

So, next time one says...LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH! Ask them to define or explain where they are coming from. I bet most of the time, they will realize maybe its just a saying that they adopted too quickly...and may rethink the saying at some other point in time.
just maybe....

Friday, November 10, 2006

Just...




Chillin'.

Nothing much going on. Been doing alot of looking around for wedding/reception decorations online. I wanted to head out to Partycity since its been recommended to me a few times for materials for weddings, but I wanted to go with my mom...and she is coming home late from work due to conferences. I guess tomorrow might be the time for that, so I look forward to that.

I was a bit depressed earlier....I mean, I could only talk so long to Jassen today, before I felt the wave of depression, and facing the reality that I am unable to get a hug from him at the moment. I am grateful when we are in each others presence and I think it's also good that I go through these bouts of emotion, even if its seemingly negative, but for me, I see it as an opportunity for perspective and stepping outside of the box.

Hope everyone is having a lovely evening!

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Yaki Soba..


now available at your local grocers!

:-S

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

RAAAWR!!!

THat's all I gotz really!

I am here, drinking my smoothie and having some chex cereal. Rather tasty!

At the moment, my weight really hasnt gone anywhere, but there is evidence in how my rings fit on my fingers that show that I am losing weight. IM ON A MISSION!! Hopefully in the next week, my weight will go down a couple of pounds. Gawd, i know,....im obsessed.

I work to close tonight, but then im off tomorrow, so, good times...good times. I really have nothing else to say, but Karen and I managed to try on dresses at the place, so its a done deal. That red dress....its a winner! So, that will have to be ordered in December and will probably arrive sometime in March or April time for the girls.

My mom is friends with a seamstress person, so she might be making my veil, which would be cool as well as hemming anything that needs it for my dress.

I was watching a program on wedding cakes last night,...and it made me awfully hungry....mmmm cake.

TA!

Monday, November 06, 2006

...

163.7

and dropping...

I feel like its kinda dropping slowly...

*prays to weight loss gods*

i am 8.7 away from my year end goal
and
23.7 away from wedding goal

It CAN be done.

Pictorial Bloggy...


of my weekend and other random bits and bobs!
Here is my friend Val(and a Bridesmaid of my wedding!) in the dress that will more than likely be the ones all the bridesmaids wear!


This is my good friend Karen about a month ago. She will also be a bridesmaid in my wedding, along with my sister and a family friend Julianne as the flower girly!





This salad, I consumed and digested about 3 weeks or so ago, when I went out to lunch with an old friend Katy----->





Katy is looking at the new IKEA magazine...because the day before, Karen and I went out to the Schaumburg IKEA to get a few things here and there! Im sure I have a million other piccies to blog, but sleep seems like a good plan at the moment, as I have to work in the morning at Da Barnes.

Have a wonderful rest of the evening/morning/afternoon...Chickadees!

Friday, November 03, 2006

Cat Cloning!


Imagine....a clone of salt and pepper! I don't think I would ever do that, unless it was for parts for them...as in take their dna, and if they need a replacement for something, then it would be from themselves. I dont know..Ive never really given it any deep thought.:-/

PS..If you get offended by my ideas, then youre in the wrong place. Thanks.
Mgmt

;-)

Thursday, November 02, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE...

my little sister turns 24 today.*sighs ** bones crack*:-S

Well, nothing too exciting in the world of me today. I work a bit later on and Im probably doing a walmart run with Nicole in about an hour or so, so she can get a "birthday shirt". Drinking my banana, orange, milk, with ice smoothie and at the moment, my weight is at about the same level. I think it will drop off either tomorrow or the next day...like it's getting ready to. I feel lighter, in fact 5ish pounds lighter and it does make a difference on my energy levels. I feel that I have more energy to burn.:-p

It's nearly the weekend, as it's thursday. I don't work tomorrow, so maybe Ill work on teaching myself some Photoshop and get into the swing of that! I was inspired last night when I had no clue as how to use the transparency feature in the program, so I thought to myself, 'Might as well learn it!' So, starting tomorrow, I will be learning more about how to manipulate the program. Im pretty confident with Adobe, even though there is probably still loads more to know, but being comfortable with it is good as anything.

Alrightee Chickadees!

byee

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

On a posting spreeeee...

for real, yo.

I just wanted to update da weight situation.

I am now at 164.0

I guess I was reading up on what was healthy to lose weekly and that is 2-3 pounds. Anymore than that you are not just losing fat, but also muscle mass(which is what i want to keep), so i think Im doing well after 3+ weeks, Ive lost 5 pounds.:-)

Remember kids, there is no way to lose weight fast and it be safe....normal is best, plus I dont want the awkward stretch marks. I'll wait for those when I get preggers.:-p

Quick Note...

JASSEN, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

felt the need to blog that, cuz it's what my mind lingers on at the moment.

You're beyond wonderful...(iheartyou)

Tree cycle...


in which Jassen took pictures of it to begin with and I finished it.;-)

Although there are many other pictures of its cycle of the in-between, I figured that nine would do the job!(plus im a little lazy and tired at the moment).....:-p

click on it for a closer look, if you like!;-)

Happy Halloween...

so, I went out for about 45 minutes tonight, got a few pounds worth of candy(at least 5 large candy bars), and I went as a faerie....here's the proof!






Happy Halloween, everyone!
BOO!