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Posted by gardenergirl on July 19, 2004, at 15:14:25
Okay, I know I need this...anyone else?
1. Today as I looked out my dining room window at my garden, I saw a hummingbird feeding at the flowers in containers along my wall.
2. Warm chocolate chip cookies.
3. The way my dog's ears flap as she runs.
4. Teaching my dog to catch a flying disk.
5. It's sunny, pleasantly warm, and NOT humid!
6. A friend who has agreed to be my "structure" to help me get moving on my dissertation. (Thanks bundles!)
7. Sting concert with Annie Lennox is only six days away!
8. Mom's allowed to drive now!
9. The simple joy of singing along with my favorite CD's...Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Jimmy Buffett (I know, it's like "one of these things is not like the other; one of these things just isn't the same" from Sesame Street.)
10. A really, really funny political cartoon someone sent me a link to (still wiping tears from my eyes).
Hmmm, I think number 9 (number 9, number 9, number 9) is really helping the mood. Um, perhaps I should do that more often????
Thanks for reading,
gg
Posted by ghost on July 19, 2004, at 15:29:47
In reply to 10 needed, posted by gardenergirl on July 19, 2004, at 15:14:25
me too...
1. diet pepsi floats with vanilla bean ice cream
2. maine coon cats
3. my black raincoat with the stars on the inside
4. talking to s. last night for an hour and a half
5. vegetarian chili
6. uncrowded libraries
7. long life laptop batteries
8. the sound of the rain on the skylight
9. converse all-stars
10. that sweet and salty microwave kettle corn stuff
Posted by Poet on July 19, 2004, at 15:41:57
In reply to 10 needed, posted by gardenergirl on July 19, 2004, at 15:14:25
1. flowers planted from seed are blooming
2 goldfish (swimming kind)
3. goldfish (crackers)
3. raspberries in yard are ripe for picking & eating
4. Chardonnay
5. cats
6. waterslides
7. hot fudge pecan sundaes
8. sitcoms on BBC America
9. Microbrews
10. It finally feels like summerThis was really hard!
Poet
Posted by gabbix2 on July 19, 2004, at 17:22:02
In reply to Re: 10 needed, posted by Poet on July 19, 2004, at 15:41:57
1. My best friend in the world Kar (Chicklet)
2. I'm so in love my knees are weak
3. really cool bugs and corpseflowers
(thanks Emme)4. The right medication and feeling like part
of the world again5. Dr. R. who is one Dr. who has almost earned the right to be an inaccessible arrogant man but
never forgot that he is in psychiatry to help people (like me)6. I'm so in love *sigh*
7. Did I say I'm so in love?...
8. The most adorable punjabi boy of about 2 grabbed my sleeve in the market the other day and wouldn't let me go, so I talked to him, though he couldn't speak english, so we compared shoes and his dad came over and bowed to me and said "Namaste"
9. I had a real espresso this morning, finally I found a place that makes them without all the chocolate and cream in them.
10. Rubywoo Lipstick
11 BONUS! The thought of Martini's with KK and Zen
Posted by karen_kay on July 19, 2004, at 17:38:53
In reply to Re: 10 needed, posted by Poet on July 19, 2004, at 15:41:57
* a warm, firm, dark, handsome gentleman named burger, boca burger. my newest obsession and lover!
* handwashing delicates (i just love getting my hands wet like that! it helps calm me down sometimes and reminds me of the things i have.)
* the ability to use what i have. i have a job now. at mcdonalds. when asked if i have any questions, i said 'well, about those hats...' and unknowingly gave 'the look' (that pouty one.. you know it..) he replied 'oh karen, please don't give me that look.' i said 'ok, i'm going to give you that look one more time' and i tried my best to remember the look i gave him. i tried to repeat it, and apparently i did. i'll be working in a place where i won't have to wear that dreadful hat. yes, i'm a girl. yes, i used that to my benefit. and hel* yes, i'm proud of that!
* nice shampoo. nice conditioner. new toothpaste. cigarettes in the freezer. music playing on the dvd player. clean clothes. fresh pineapple in the fridge. a fridge to keep cucumbers in. carrots. boca burgers. money to buy boca burgers. a car to drive. a stereo in the car, even if it only works half the time, if i hit it just right. university. student loans so i can go to university. topamax so i can go to university. forgetfulness. clumsiness (hey, it makes me cuter). being cute. thinking i'm cute. mirrors to reassure i'm cute. my brain. the mindset to think i'm cute. telephones. very sweet people. very sweet people who call me on the telephone. doctors. lawyers. police officers who let me slide on speeding tickets. police officers who give me seat belt tickets (they must care about my safety, no?). tap water. toilets. camping. tents. chairs that swivel. musicians (oh yes! musicians!!!) musicians! (did i already say that? then, they get mentioned twice! maybe even three times!)
* the gods shine down on me every once in a while! it happened today! i took a shower. had plenty of pretty smelling soap. but, first i realized i look cute even when i first awoke (and i'm so very glad that i'm now in the mind set to realize i'm cute. i've not always been that way. life is so much better when you love yourself instead of hate yourself!). so, i now have razors. a nice, close shave is always wonderful. then, a brand new bottle of nice shampoo and conditioner. a satin robe to wear while i'm putting on my makeup. for some reason, my make up went on perfect! the gods love me today.. what did i do? so, i dried my hair. and it too looked perfect. hmmmm, i'm feeling suspicious now. off to get dressed. found the perfect outfit on the first try. a pink, gold, grey and purple plaid mini and a pink shirt and gold go go boots. i never even knew i had this shirt, but i'm thrilled.... another perfect day. and!!!! i got the rest of my books in the mail.... the gods love me, i love the gods (and goddesses of course, lest i forget).
* i'm nice enough to clean my dog's crap out of other people's yard. when i take my dog for a walk, i notice that other people walking their dogs don't carry around plastic bags. hmmm.... do they just leave the crap in the other people's yards? isn't that rude? hmmmm... i have no problem walking a few blocks with a baggie of dog crap in one hand. no problem at all. why do other people?
* my laugh. i'm learning to love that cackle. others may cringe (and believe me, they do) but, i'm learning to laugh even louder when i hear my own laugh.
* sexy voices. good grief, they make me melt. no matter what people look like, it's the voice that matters. everyone's sexy if they have a glorious voice.
* thank the world for dancers. how i appreciate them. personally, i can't dance to save my life, i can barely walk. but those dancers (miss honey, how do you do it? i'm in awe!!!!) i could watch all day long...
* my old man coming home in a good mood. asking 'why are you so dressed up' and me answering 'for you' me saying 'i should be a dancer except i'm clumsy and have no rhythm' and him laughing and answering 'well, i think that's everything to dancing'.... playing drums on his belly. turning the music up loud and trying to dance (it's very very very bad). but, he does the robot and sometimes acts like a monkey. it's very funny. but, i still have a knot in my stomach, waiting for the mood to change. cross my fingers and stay positive with me :)
Posted by karen_kay on July 19, 2004, at 17:54:08
In reply to Re: 10 needed, posted by gabbix2 on July 19, 2004, at 17:22:02
* oh, if i could only post my thought on this one, but i won't....
* martini martini martini!!!!!
* gabbi and zen!
* did i already say musicians?
* children! watching children at the park. watching children at the grocery. watching children talk. watching children cry because they can't have a toy. just children in general.
* gabbi feeling good! that one deserves 2!*
* see above! ^^^^^^^^ (and thank you for inspiring me to write more dear. i knew i had it in me. thanks for bringing it out. you're special, you know it? glad to see the babble bitc* back in town! (and i mean that in the best possible way, of course!))
* love!
* fairy tales, and creating your own. the promise of them. the hope of them. the idea of them. planning for them. dreaming of them. trusting in them. knowing you can create your own. knowing in your heart they will happen. all those stories you learn as a child pay off in the end, don't they?
* did i already say musicians?
* writers. writers that inspire. writers that take you away when you need to get away. writers that you'd swear wrote your life. writers that you'd swear you know. writers that change your life. writers that you almost fall in love with. writers you wish you knew.
* deodorant. and chanel no 5.
* large bodies of water and the ability to swim. i wish i was a mermaid. i wish i could live in the water. i wish i wish i wish....
* the fact that people are beautiful. everyone. everyone. no debate. don't argue with me on this.
Posted by JenStar on July 19, 2004, at 17:55:26
In reply to Re: 10 needed, posted by karen_kay on July 19, 2004, at 17:38:53
these are all awesome lists! You guys put me in a good mood and help me remember some of the things I love too.
Here's my top 10 today (sorry if I stole some ideas...they're just so good I couldn't resist.)
1. I saw hummingbirds in my yard, too! One patrols the yard and chases the others away; they fight. They're fun to watch.
2. Nutella
3. The carpet cleaner guys (they got out some yicky pet stains - whoo hoo)
4. Coffee in the morning -hot with fake creamer. MMMM!
5. Listening to Beethoven
6. getting a pedicure
7. the joy of a digital camera + Photoshop
8. the library - love it, love it, love it!
9. Library fines - feel like am supporting the city in small way, so is OK to perpetually have fees here (unlike, say, Blockbuster)
10. Really fat people who unapologetically wear tank tops and short shorts. I'm serious. The human body is beautiful, life is beautiful regardless of size or shape. It reminds me that we're all human, we all look OK, and anyone who criticizes another based on looks can just **** off! Ha! (So I can wear those shorts without fear...it's OK...)
Posted by pegasus on July 19, 2004, at 18:12:43
In reply to 10 needed, posted by gardenergirl on July 19, 2004, at 15:14:25
1. KK's looking for trouble again
2. Gabbi's getting proper meds and feeling better
3. Dinah kinda likes her new hair color after all
4. Partlycloudy’s still posting (hang in there)
5. Babbler’s are circling the wagons on Psycho
6. GG’s validating everyone (thanks sweetie!)
7. Jay's feeling good about his chest hair
8. Rod has a new insight re: bursting balloons
9. We have a cool new poster (Indie)
10 B2chica’s been enjoying being herselfSorry about everyone that I left out who is also having good news. I love ya all (((babblers)))
pegasus
Posted by karen_kay on July 19, 2004, at 18:18:16
In reply to Re: 10 needed, posted by pegasus on July 19, 2004, at 18:12:43
i'm looking for something alright... that's a great post though.. i loved it! i really really loved it... but, you left out number 11...
11: pegasus is a sweetie pie.
Posted by Catgirl on July 19, 2004, at 19:19:51
In reply to 10 needed, posted by gardenergirl on July 19, 2004, at 15:14:25
I know that I don't post as often as some of you but I hope that I am welcome to participate!
Let's see...things I'm grateful for, things I love...
1. My cat's toes-so cute!
2. My monkey purse
3. Strawberry milk
4. MTV
5. Wonderful parents. They weren't perfect but they did their best.
6. Spring days where there is no humidity and the sky is unbelievably clear and blue with those big fluffy, white clouds.
7. Cool weather like snow or thunderstorms, gives me something to look forward to.
8. Rebate checks.
9. Guys with nice hands or deep voices.
10. Friends that never desert you, even when your life is such a wreck that you can't focus on anything else.
Posted by gabbix2 on July 19, 2004, at 19:26:46
In reply to Re: 10 needed, posted by Catgirl on July 19, 2004, at 19:19:51
Cat toes.. are so cute. I used to say my cat had candies on his feet because of his little pink pads. My older sister however, when she was little and oh-so-wise warned me that
"It's not a good idea to pick up strange kittens because some of them have pins in their toes"
Posted by karen_kay on July 19, 2004, at 20:17:40
In reply to Re: 10 needed, posted by Catgirl on July 19, 2004, at 19:19:51
don't they make you melt????
honestly? the voice gets me every single time... (ok, and the way they breathe.... and how the voice trails off when they speak.... and how they pronounce words. and pitch changes. everything about the way they communicate. it just drives me wild!!!)
Posted by Cass on July 20, 2004, at 15:05:44
In reply to 10 needed, posted by gardenergirl on July 19, 2004, at 15:14:25
1. My dog telling me she wants dinner.
2. Giving my dog dinner.
3. Going to a health retreat with a pool.
4. Laughing in bed with my husband.
5. Getting the bikini wax over with.
6. The pretty bouquet of flowers for our wedding anniversary.
7. The many shades of blue in the ocean.
8. Eating healthy foods and feeling better.
9. Checking my email.
10. My new tendency toward wearing bright colors.
Posted by Catgirl on July 20, 2004, at 18:09:31
In reply to voices voices VOICES!!!! » Catgirl, posted by karen_kay on July 19, 2004, at 20:17:40
> don't they make you melt????
>
> honestly? the voice gets me every single time... (ok, and the way they breathe.... and how the voice trails off when they speak.... and how they pronounce words. and pitch changes. everything about the way they communicate. it just drives me wild!!!)YES, they do make me melt! I used to date a guy with the deepest voice. *sigh* Maybe I should look him up! ; )
Posted by Klokka on July 20, 2004, at 22:45:00
In reply to 10 needed, posted by gardenergirl on July 19, 2004, at 15:14:25
1. Youth group tomorrow - I'm really looking forward to it after having spent five days sitting around doing nothing at home!
2. Tennis lessons next month.
3. Yummy sherbet.
4. Local anesthetic that works. I had my wisdom teeth out on Friday and didn't feel a thing. I'm also recovering well, which is always good.
5. A good conversation with a friend earlier today.
6. A nice cup of coffee.
7. My beautiful betta fish is in the middle of blowing a bubble nest.
8. In the fall, I can both take the college program I want to and see my pdoc.
9. Good books.
10. I'm getting better at French and it's really rewarding.
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