Shattered Sun

:: I’ve been more observant this past week. :: Change is good. :: Yesterday I cooked an awesome meatloaf. :: My terrors still give me hugs in public. :: I’m not perfect. :: People like me not perfect. :: It’s cooling off. :: In 3 months I’ll be 25! :: I’ve refound my love of graphic design. :: I’ve lost some weight. :: Sam is doing better in school. :: I’m in an awesome mood. :: It’s Monday!

Damn, I’m positive this week! :sunny:

A couple of days ago I was chatting with a friend and we were talking about relationships. We covered a lot of aspects, but the most interesting comment she made was this: Denise, the happiest I’ve seen you is when you’re alone. It made me think, maybe I am the happiest when I’m not in a relationship. It’s not that I don’t enjoy companionship because I do. I love having someone in my life who loves me and wants to be around me, etc, etc. But relationships really stress me out. It’s like somewhere internally I turn on the “Cop Mode” and I just can’t do anything right. And, as always, I’m way harder on myself than the other person is. It’s funny how that works. Anyway, I could have denied that statement or accepted it and I chose to accept it. It definitely applied, I just had never thought of it that way before. Interesting how friends can get you thinking when they can see the forest and all you see are trees.

1. Who is your favorite singer/musician? Why? Shania Twain is my fave because her music is something I can listen to on any occasion. I love the versatility she has with her music.

2. What one singer/musician can you not stand? Why? Offhand, I can’t think of one person or group in particular that drives me nuts. I’ll get back to you on that. (more…)

Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn’t eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones’ locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.

What’s Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!

Soooo… I tendt’read Firda’s site pretty regularly and ayeterday she posted that today be Talk like a Pirate Day! Can you get move obscure yet fun? Anyway, I stole t’linkt’t’Englisht’Pirate Translator from her. So, have fun talkin’ like a pirate! (more…)