Irish Times

possibly not so good news.

About one year ago this time I was squeeing all over LJ because I had won a trip to San Diego.  Well, flist do not ask me how I managed it; but I won a trip to Phoenix AZ this time.  In these times of a stressed economy I am almost embarrassed by my good fortune. 

The not so good news is that the timing of the trip makes me think I may have to reschedule my trip to NC to meet lariope  and beffeysue .  We have been plotting and planning this adventure for about 6 months, but it looks like I may have to post-pone it until June.  I really do not know if it would be wise to be absent from my job for 2 whole weeks in one month.  They may decide that they can get along just fine without me!

Comment to this post and I will give you five subjects/things I associate with you. Then post this to your LJ and elaborate on the subjects given.

I was given:

1. Wisconsin
2. Irish
3. werewolves
4. religion
5. snow

by lady_karelia 

1. Wisconsin:
Ah, the state where life, for me, began. I moved to Wisconsin shortly before my 35th birthday and I the only thing I regret is not having moved here sooner. It is a beautiful state and where I live is often referred to as “God’s country”. I do not know if I would go so far as to say so personally, but I have to agree it is a wondrous place to live. I live and work off the banks of the Mississippi river and enjoy watching the seasons change through the river’s appearance. New England has nothing on Wisconsin when it comes to fall colors it is beautiful to see the colors bloom across the bluffs, then it becomes almost desolate looking when all the leaves have fallen in preparation for winter’s blanket of snow. Then, never too, soon you look out the window one day and everything is so green it can hurt your eyes. If there is one season I can say I am happy to see pass though, it is summer because of the oppressive heat and humidity. A person with, very, natural curly hair really should not live in high humidity. I must say Wisconsin has become more of a home to me than Washington State ever was or will be.

2. Irish:
It was not until I was in my twenties that I found out just how much “Irish” runs through my veins and I have, admittedly, almost obsessively, grounded myself in that knowledge. My screen name is “irishredlass” with some variations, my name is Irish in origins, my last name comes down from the Gaelic term for “a witch’s pot,” and I absolutely adore Irish music. In my dream vacation I will meet littlebeloved, stay in an Irish B&B and just absorb the country side and culture.

3. Werewolves:
I cannot say I hold an major fascination for werewolves, but Remus Lupin will always hold a special place in my heart because his affliction led to my first multi-chapter fan fiction “Require Your Assistance”. I guess werewolves have done more for me than I realized because they also brought me a world of friends I never would have dreamed of through the world of fan fiction and LJ. So yeah, they are pretty special.

4. Religion:
What can I say about Religion? I am probably one of the strangest people you will meet in regards to religion. I was born to an agnostic and an atheist then at the tender age of 13 chose to become Catholic (no I never contemplated becoming a nun… I would miss too many things). If that is not strange enough I later chose to take a degree in religious history. This led me to decide being Catholic was not really for me. I find I am more a spiritual person in nature with no “religious affiliation”. I have nothing against those who chose to “practice religion”, but instead figure there are many paths to one ultimate destination and as long as you follow your chosen path honestly how you get there really does not matter.

5. Snow:
As it is currently snowing outside I hope you do not expect me to wax poetic about snow. Yes, it is pretty, it is necessary moisture for mother earth, and I cannot imagine Christmas without it. But, by mid-February it is also a nuisance, cold and drudgery to shovel. I will not miss it when it is gone, but at the same time I will be glad to see the first flakes in October (I guess I am fickle).

I would dearly love to wish all my flists a Happy Valentines Day and I must do so this evening as those words shall never pass my lips on the actual day.

Though Valentine's Day is meant to be a day to celebrate love it is a day I have hated for the last 20 years and I do not see that sentiment changing. 

Instead, I will take time tomorrow to think of Anthony Mathias and Zachary William two sweet boys who never drew their first breath.  Twenty years ago I lost my twin boys in the 29th week of pregnancy.  It has been so long that most years the day passes with quiet reflection, but the sorrow has faded.  This year seems to be different as this year they would have been twenty and I am rapidly reaching double that milestone.  I have come to the conclusion that I will never hold an infant in my arms to wonder over the life they have in front of them and it saddens me to think my sons never had the chance to live. 

So, Happy Valentine's Day flist and happy birthday to my sweet boys.

My day is typically filled with headaches and complaints, but I have to share one thing that made me smile.

We have to enter passwords on accounts for security verification and when I ask one customer to select a password she chose......
....SEVERUS SNAPE....... I knew I would like this woman from that moment on *grins*

While driving home from the grocery store I had to laugh at myself, but first some back story.

My Eagle has a new "lady love" and it is not me. Not any real surprise there since I had a few qualifiers: 1) He must actually be DIVORCED from his wife, 2) He must take some time to figure himself out and get his head on straight, and 3) He needed to start showing me some appreciation (he does do this on rare occasion). Well, my qualifiers did not meet with his satisfaction so he moved a woman in that he met on an on-line support group. Yeah, can you believe it she moved from Iowa to Minnesota after having known him on line for 4 months and in person for a week! In her defense she does seem like a nice person and we do get along, but she has her problems literally: 1) She is not yet divorced, 2) she has major health issues and 3) she is not employed and lets face it with the health issues that is not likely to happen. He is once again playing the rescuer which is one thing that makes a relationship with me so unattractive to him... I do not need rescuing.

Anyway, she and I have started to become friends (I have no desire to hex her at the present). Upon moving in it was discovered that her PC is sick... major viruses galore. I cleared out what I could and there are still problems so I asked Lariope for the name of the site that helped her fix her ailing 'puter. I sent this information on to them knowing I would probably be asked to come over and help, no problem there. I do not mind being helpful.
So, Eagle calls me at noonish and suggests I come over around superbowl time to help with the computer and have dinner, as they had plans to go to a movie in the afternoon. I explained this would not be practical as fixing the computer would take hours and I have to work at 7:00 AM. Mind you it is a 40 minute drive one way to his place which would me getting home relatively late not to mention I already have plans for dinner. He was like, "oh well, I guess we will have to set up another time then." It took me until I was driving home to realize he actually sounded rather dejected and taken aback. I think he was rather surprised that I am not willing to drop everything and go do his bidding! Perhaps this has been a good wake up call. I know it has been for me because I have in the past been willing to go run to his rescue no matter the time of day or night or plans I had to cancel. So yes, I am laughing and smiling. We shall see what happens.

But according to the 1990 census I am the only one in the US.

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HowManyOfMe.com

There are 1 or fewer people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
- What I create will be just for you.
- It'll be done this year.
- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be wood. Possibly metal. Perhaps a picture. Something written. Or, I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you have to put this in your journal as well. We all can make stuff!

Warning it maynot/probably will not be fanfic related!

Well, I went to the doctor to get the results of my blood work and thankfully my worst fears are not to be met. I am not diabetic, I do not have high cholesterol, my thyroid is just fine and I do not have high blood pressure but... it seems I have LOW blood sugar and my good cholesterol is not high enough (go figure). So anyone who thinks I am sweet you are soooo wrong.

Modifications to my life: 1) eat more complex carbs and protein, 2) reduce the stress in my life (yeah right) and 3) create an exercise program (they say typing does not count).

Hugs to all

Well, all in all my Dr's apt can't come soon enough. Have not been feeling right and this morning passed out getting ready for work... fell down the stairs. Only thing hurt is my pride. Attempted to go to work anyway and was sent home. They know I have a Dr's apt tomorrow, but still not good to have shaky emotional person on the phones. I am emotional because dammit I am not suppossed to be sick and I am the strong one in the world and this is just really sucking!