Sunday, October 29, 2006
Third time's the charm? Sharing some pics
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I'm having problems today with blogger
I tried publishing some funny pictures yesterday, twice, and they didn't publish to my blog; yet, when I went in to delete them this morning, they were there for me to see but not share! It's not like they were X-rated pictures, they were funny pictures of animals. I seem to be having more glitches than usual here; on "the other site" as well, for that matter. I like to communicate, take the time to read others' blogs, but it is getting to be more of a hassle than a pleasure anymore. Eh, I wanted to post some musings this morning instead of gripe, but I'm tired and a little ornery, so I'll leave it at this. Take care yall... ugh, tomorrow is Monday!
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
I'm back from Boston and raring to live!
We're back from Boston, and I'm ready to go back up dere again! Gosh, but I enjoyed the city immensely. I didn't have the stamina to do as much walking as I would have liked (am going to work on building that back up), but the city sights were amazing. The hotel was a disappointment (the only good angle was the "photo of the property" on the website, naturally!). It was right next to I-93, in an industrial area, and there was one mediocre restaurant nearby...the neighborhood was a little scary after dark, frankly. Live and learn, we'll stay closer to downtown or Cambridge when we return... and we will go back! Surprisingly, my hubby enjoyed the trip as much as I did. I'm already feeling a little nostalgic for the place, and I'm not used to New England nor a city the size of Boston. It just seemed to hustle and bustle with activity; I was attracted to that scenario like a moth to a flame. I guess I don't know myself as well as I thought. The trip itself has added a dimension to me that was lacking before we went. I can't explain it, I just feel a lot more alive having gone than I did before I went. Wonder if I've finally "lost the other oar?" ??
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5:52 PM ::
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Monday, October 16, 2006
And..... I'm off!
I've been awake on and off since about 2:00 this morning; finally caved, and got up around 4:25 (hope to snooze on the flight). I called the hotel night shift to verify our room and reservation (all set), printed a copy of our itinerary for our adult kid who is house/pet sitting, and am now working on finishing my last big cup of java (AKA, "the elixir of life"). I will not be drinking anything after finishing this last drop of nectar until getting on the flight. I detest the idea of using the airplane "facilities" and try mightily to curb my liquid intake to achieve the goal of staying in my seat for the entire flight. I was successful in that goal in August on my last flight to Boston, but, on the return flight, my bladder let me down. Unfortunately, it was packed with families (that being the downside to flying into Orlando from anywhere at anytime), and I, being in the window seat, had to beg the indulgence of the older couple who sat beside me to allow me both out and back in again. The big eeeuueeee, (Denise, I thought of you), was that I was next in line after a young child, whose hygiene and parent was lacking... even the seat was smeared... such a lovely sight 30,000 feet above the earth. Thank God for antibacterial soap. I hope never to repeat such a stellar experience.
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
Hurt feelings...being dropped.
I visited the "other site" yesterday and today and noticed something that hurt my feelings, frankly. Two people who had me listed as a "buddy" have dropped me; one, I know, because I was talking about being a Christian. He is an interesting guy, we've traded encouraging comments back and forth, but I guess when he found out I am a Christian, he had to draw the line there... not taking into account our history and shared comments. Yet... I would be accused of being intolerant and judgmental before he would. I'm drawn to the line in Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech in which he refers to looking forward to the day his children will be playing with white children, judged not on the color of their skin but the content of their character. I don't judge others... or least I try my very best not to... I don't wish to be judged, either. It's not up to me to pass judgment on anybody. I may or may not share your views, I may or may not agree with your decisions, but that won't stop me from being supportive and liking you.
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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Missing piece in my life puzzle
Well, I've been snookered by a "friend" for the fourth time...fool me that many times, shame on me. I've talked about this former co-worker off and on; she has an artistic soul, we have a lot in common, and I truly enjoy talking to her and hanging out with her. We had lost touch for about two years (she simply disappeared and never responded to my e-mails), got reconnected, and I thought things were going great. She lives about 80 miles from me now, we made plans to hook up somewhere halfway between us for a Saturday lunch and gab fest.. then suddenly, she quits answering my e-mails again. She promised she would not ever do that to me again this past time we hooked up..vowed it was never anything I "did" but more something in her (I agree with that). She owes me a considerable amount of money... which I've not brought up...no point in it, she knows she owes and that's not why I would like to be friends with her anyway (to lull her into paying me back; she needs to pay me back, that moolah would come in handy.. but again, that's not my motive). I need a friend, a true, blue, nonjudgmental, sympathetic friend. I don't make friends easily, and I haven't had a really close friend in quite some time. I do have a lovely, wonderful Christian friend with whom I'm very close, but she's in full-time ministry and we just don't have the opportunity to chat and be close... she's out of the country 6 months each year, halfway around the world; last thing I want to do is intrude on her.
Anyway, sadly, I'm back to square one. How in the world can I really go out and find a friend? I'm not talking "work" friends (we all work at home anyway... and see each other only four times a year), I'm talking soul sister, confidante, loyal, funny, "there for you" friend... I can offer that to somebody, I just don't know how to find that missing piece in my life puzzle... ~ Anna
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