Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Serenity Please.
I received some rather disturbing news last Monday afternoon. I was just a bit distraught over this. I will not be going into what it was but let's just say it is a financial mess of my own making.I had just arrived in New Olreans and had to cut my work week terribly short. I came back to Houston on Tuesday to start straightening out this terrible stuff.
I am so grateful for Mary Christmas, my best friend, who instantly extended his help and gave it freely. I am gratefull he was not judgemental. I am grateful he knows that this one thing does not define who I am but rather has started to shape me for the better. He has been so supportive. I was gonna cancel my trip to San Francisco and he said "NO!" He told me I would go as planned and I would have fun. I am glad he is in my corner. I am glad I am still going to San Fran.
I had a meeting on Thursday where I received more information. I was totally side-swipped by a possible solution that I immediately decided was not an option for me. I have made quite a big mess. I do not know what the resolution is going to be. What I do know is that if I can stay clean and sober for a little over 5 years, there is nothing, absolutely nothing that I can't do. That is what Alcoholics Anonymous has taught me. There are times when I think that this is all too much for me. And that is when some newcomer comes into my life and gets me out of self. Thank you so much! That's what I needed, a two-week sober YOUNG ADDICT to help me realize that nothing is insurmountabe once the drug and alcohol problem is solved - the sky is the limit. Hanging out with him has been a life saver.
I have been in close contact with my sponsor. She has been good to me. I just staretd working with her and here away we go! Theer is a DOOOOOOZZZYY of a problem t help with. I have been going to more meetings than I have in a long time - sometimes twice a day. I have been hanging out with newcomers galore! They are key to my sobriety. I have been taking direction by people who have gone thru what I am going thru. I have also experienced one of the promises. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. I have been able to help others start the process I am starting.
I do not know what is going to happen. I am fairly certain this is not exactly over yet. There is some work that still needs to be done. I was so shaken that I had to stop, ask for direction, take and apply that direction. You see, I allowed something to take my peace. What I do know is this: LET NO ONE STEAL YOUR PEACE! I have asked for serenity. And I have said please. It feels good to practice what I preach. In all that I do and say, in all that happens, IN ALL MY AFFAIRS, Let No One Steal Your Peace,
Serenity, Please.
Thank you.
I am so grateful for Mary Christmas, my best friend, who instantly extended his help and gave it freely. I am gratefull he was not judgemental. I am grateful he knows that this one thing does not define who I am but rather has started to shape me for the better. He has been so supportive. I was gonna cancel my trip to San Francisco and he said "NO!" He told me I would go as planned and I would have fun. I am glad he is in my corner. I am glad I am still going to San Fran.
I had a meeting on Thursday where I received more information. I was totally side-swipped by a possible solution that I immediately decided was not an option for me. I have made quite a big mess. I do not know what the resolution is going to be. What I do know is that if I can stay clean and sober for a little over 5 years, there is nothing, absolutely nothing that I can't do. That is what Alcoholics Anonymous has taught me. There are times when I think that this is all too much for me. And that is when some newcomer comes into my life and gets me out of self. Thank you so much! That's what I needed, a two-week sober YOUNG ADDICT to help me realize that nothing is insurmountabe once the drug and alcohol problem is solved - the sky is the limit. Hanging out with him has been a life saver.
I have been in close contact with my sponsor. She has been good to me. I just staretd working with her and here away we go! Theer is a DOOOOOOZZZYY of a problem t help with. I have been going to more meetings than I have in a long time - sometimes twice a day. I have been hanging out with newcomers galore! They are key to my sobriety. I have been taking direction by people who have gone thru what I am going thru. I have also experienced one of the promises. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. I have been able to help others start the process I am starting.
I do not know what is going to happen. I am fairly certain this is not exactly over yet. There is some work that still needs to be done. I was so shaken that I had to stop, ask for direction, take and apply that direction. You see, I allowed something to take my peace. What I do know is this: LET NO ONE STEAL YOUR PEACE! I have asked for serenity. And I have said please. It feels good to practice what I preach. In all that I do and say, in all that happens, IN ALL MY AFFAIRS, Let No One Steal Your Peace,
Serenity, Please.
Thank you.
Do You Have A White Dog?
I have truly been going stir-crazy by not having my computer. It is very difficult to communicate these days with out one. IN having to book speakers for our convention, some of them have sent many emails and I am CALLING them to leave voicemails to explain why I have not returned their emails. I have been trying to get work done, and it is difficult to email copy, photos or artwork files sans computer. I have been going thru blogging withdrawal too! yikes! I really miss reading too. Mary Christmas let me borrow his laptop a few times, BUT I do not like using other's computers. So those computer sessions were very brief.
Daddy Long Legs referred me to his computer guy who was finally able to come over. Since I have been traveling and had a guy staying over here house sitting and puppy sitting and running errands ( I was on the road for about 6 weeks). They (the house sitter and computer guy) were not able to coordinate schedules to pickup or drop off the laptop. I was so frustrated by all this. Well, computer guy finally came over an did a bunch of stuff but was unable to do anything. He referred me to Data Doctors. I called, got their address, dropped off the lap top last Friday.
They called me on Monday morning. "Hi Cisco, this Is RJ with Data Doctors."
Me: "Hi RJ"
RJ: "Do you have a white dog"
My first thought was 'OH NO! She got out again and he has found her.' ---wait a minute. He is not near here. Huh? What is he taking about?
me: "I am Sorry RJ. What was that?"
RJ: "When we took you computer apart, we found a lot of dust and white hair."
me: "Oh. Yeah. I own a little white dog - but maybe not much longer! COCO!"
RJ: laughs. "We get this a lot. It is really important for you to keep your computer clean. It is all that dust and hair that are causing your computer to overheat and shut down. We are gonna keep it one more day to make sure nothing else is going on and then you can pick up your laptop."
me: "So that's it?! Nothing else? What's this gonna cost me?"
RJ: laughing still "That's it. The cost is what you have already paid, for the diagnostic stuff (I am adding "stuff" cause I do not remember exactly what he said although I am sure it was not "diagnostic stuff") I'll call you this afternoon when it is ready."
me: "THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!"
Then me again: "COCO! Where the F*** are you?!" As I hear her scramble under my bed - her safe place from any and every one. I got her to come out and she was just so precious. I could not stay mad. Look at her.. Who could stay mad when she looks at you with those BIG brown eyes and tilts her head to side as if to say "Daddy, I am sorry. I wont do it again. Please Daddy. Will you take me on a walk? Ok Daddy. I want a treat." Then she ran off an got a toy and brought it to me. So we played. Yes I have a little white dog. And I just love her.
Daddy Long Legs referred me to his computer guy who was finally able to come over. Since I have been traveling and had a guy staying over here house sitting and puppy sitting and running errands ( I was on the road for about 6 weeks). They (the house sitter and computer guy) were not able to coordinate schedules to pickup or drop off the laptop. I was so frustrated by all this. Well, computer guy finally came over an did a bunch of stuff but was unable to do anything. He referred me to Data Doctors. I called, got their address, dropped off the lap top last Friday.
They called me on Monday morning. "Hi Cisco, this Is RJ with Data Doctors."
Me: "Hi RJ"
RJ: "Do you have a white dog"
My first thought was 'OH NO! She got out again and he has found her.' ---wait a minute. He is not near here. Huh? What is he taking about?
me: "I am Sorry RJ. What was that?"
RJ: "When we took you computer apart, we found a lot of dust and white hair."
me: "Oh. Yeah. I own a little white dog - but maybe not much longer! COCO!"
RJ: laughs. "We get this a lot. It is really important for you to keep your computer clean. It is all that dust and hair that are causing your computer to overheat and shut down. We are gonna keep it one more day to make sure nothing else is going on and then you can pick up your laptop."
me: "So that's it?! Nothing else? What's this gonna cost me?"
RJ: laughing still "That's it. The cost is what you have already paid, for the diagnostic stuff (I am adding "stuff" cause I do not remember exactly what he said although I am sure it was not "diagnostic stuff") I'll call you this afternoon when it is ready."
me: "THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!"
Then me again: "COCO! Where the F*** are you?!" As I hear her scramble under my bed - her safe place from any and every one. I got her to come out and she was just so precious. I could not stay mad. Look at her.. Who could stay mad when she looks at you with those BIG brown eyes and tilts her head to side as if to say "Daddy, I am sorry. I wont do it again. Please Daddy. Will you take me on a walk? Ok Daddy. I want a treat." Then she ran off an got a toy and brought it to me. So we played. Yes I have a little white dog. And I just love her.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Computer
I am so not computer literate. I am surprised at what I have been able to do thus far. I have done something to my computer. It is in the shop. Hopefully I will get it back by the end of the week. I am using the Southern Belle's computer as I am back in New Orleans. I posted something I have had as a draft from last week. I have more drafts. As soon as I get my laptop back, I will publish those and feel better about getting some of this out. (although I already feel good about having written. very therapeutic whether you get to read it or not. lol) Let's hope my computer thing is not a big expensive ordeal.
Affirmation Writing Party Etiquette
Hot Yoga Chick invited me and several others to come to the studio today to write affirmations on the walls before they get painted on Monday. This way, all of that positive energy and love stay there at the studio- ALWAYS. I thought that was a great idea. I also felt honored and priviledged to have been invited. (you know there was a time when people would rather I not be around them. I am regularly surprised that people ask me to come by or go hang out). So I woke up this morning and went to the Y, worked out. (felt good since it had been about 2 weeks.) I went to Smoothie King to get a smoothie. While I was there I called Hot Yoga Chick to ask a very important question: "What does one wear to an Affirmation Writing Party? I am at such a loss. I consider myself pretty social savvy and have not been able to figure this out."
She said,"WHAT?" then laughed.
Then I laughed. Out of all the people she knows I am the only one that would have come up with such a question. LOL we laughed some more and came up with some ideas. (of course I was just kidding. I already knew what I was gonna wear. BUT, I did wonder what would be appropriate)
The studio is looking so good. I met lots of their friends and some of our students came up from Houston. It was so good to see them and catch up since I have not been teaching nor practicing. We were given instructions and then let loose. My favorite instruction was to say the affirmation out loud while we wrote it. (this falls inline with why we say the name of the yoga pose (in Sanskrit when possible) when teaching. It invokes the power of that pose into the room. I loved that idea. The spoken word is very powerful. Especially words like PEACE, LOVE, FAITH, DISCIPLINE, COURAGE, etc, I could go on and on. Needless to say, the studio has "LET NO ONE STEAL YOUR PEACE" in the yoga room forever. And I said it out loud. And felt goof to give a little bit of me to stay there for the success of this great space. I also left behind "OPEN YOUR MIND, MIRACLES HAPPEN HERE DAILY, and OPEN YOUR HEART" Saying these words out loud really made me connect to this wonderful venture, this house of healing. Hot Yoga Chick, Mr Hot Yoga Chick, and BYTW - I send to you and wish you all of my peace, love, grace, blessings and success!
We had so much fun writing all over the walls. There were kids there too and they got to write and doodle, and paint. It was so cute.
She said,"WHAT?" then laughed.
Then I laughed. Out of all the people she knows I am the only one that would have come up with such a question. LOL we laughed some more and came up with some ideas. (of course I was just kidding. I already knew what I was gonna wear. BUT, I did wonder what would be appropriate)
The studio is looking so good. I met lots of their friends and some of our students came up from Houston. It was so good to see them and catch up since I have not been teaching nor practicing. We were given instructions and then let loose. My favorite instruction was to say the affirmation out loud while we wrote it. (this falls inline with why we say the name of the yoga pose (in Sanskrit when possible) when teaching. It invokes the power of that pose into the room. I loved that idea. The spoken word is very powerful. Especially words like PEACE, LOVE, FAITH, DISCIPLINE, COURAGE, etc, I could go on and on. Needless to say, the studio has "LET NO ONE STEAL YOUR PEACE" in the yoga room forever. And I said it out loud. And felt goof to give a little bit of me to stay there for the success of this great space. I also left behind "OPEN YOUR MIND, MIRACLES HAPPEN HERE DAILY, and OPEN YOUR HEART" Saying these words out loud really made me connect to this wonderful venture, this house of healing. Hot Yoga Chick, Mr Hot Yoga Chick, and BYTW - I send to you and wish you all of my peace, love, grace, blessings and success!
We had so much fun writing all over the walls. There were kids there too and they got to write and doodle, and paint. It was so cute.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Yoga Pose
Hot Yoga Chick sent me this picture. A bunch of us got together a while back and posed (pardon the oun) for pictures while doing yoga poses. These are going to be used by Bikram Yoga The Woodlands. The newest and second Bikram Yoga Studio in the Houston area. It is going to be spectacular. I cant wait for them to open.
This is me doing Tuladandasana or Balancing Stick pose.
Benefits:
Increases physical control and balance
Improves physical, psychological, and mental powers
Firms the Hips, Buttocks & Upper thighs
Develops Concentration, Patience, & Determination
Tightens abdominal and thigh muscles
Improves sciatic nerve flexibility
Stengthens tendons
Strengthens muscles of Hamstrings, Deltoids, Trapezius, Latissimus dorsi &
Scapula area, as well as Biceps, & Triceps
Increases circulation
Strengthens heart muscle
Increases lung capacity
Improves bad posture
Improves strength, flexibility, and tone of muscles: The shoulders, upper arms,
spine, hip joints
Side story. I home office for the company I work for. They are actually in another state. I have not met any of the people in the corporate office but I talk to them very regularly, daily really. The girls used to ask me to send pictures so they could see what I look like. My response has always been that I am just a short, fat, Mexican. This is going on six years. I have sent them pictures of me all like this one - no face. tee-heee The girls in the office always get on me for sending pictures where they dont see my face. The story has become that they Are Cisco's Angels. You know, like Charlie's Angels. The Angels never met Charlie but talked to him all the time (like we do) and they did have close run ins but never meet. They saw pictures of him, from the back or in a group, but he was always the guy who was cut off. lol..... When I sent this to them yesterday, I got paged and when I called in I got an earful. hahahahahaha I just replied, "Well, Angels, that's the best I can do right now." And they laughed too.
OK. So I have had this is my DRAFTS as I did not have a computer to work from. When I was trying to upload the picture, I was unable to. It is a .bmp file (whatever that is) So as soon as I can I will post the picture and then this will make more sense.
This is me doing Tuladandasana or Balancing Stick pose.
Benefits:
Increases physical control and balance
Improves physical, psychological, and mental powers
Firms the Hips, Buttocks & Upper thighs
Develops Concentration, Patience, & Determination
Tightens abdominal and thigh muscles
Improves sciatic nerve flexibility
Stengthens tendons
Strengthens muscles of Hamstrings, Deltoids, Trapezius, Latissimus dorsi &
Scapula area, as well as Biceps, & Triceps
Increases circulation
Strengthens heart muscle
Increases lung capacity
Improves bad posture
Improves strength, flexibility, and tone of muscles: The shoulders, upper arms,
spine, hip joints
Side story. I home office for the company I work for. They are actually in another state. I have not met any of the people in the corporate office but I talk to them very regularly, daily really. The girls used to ask me to send pictures so they could see what I look like. My response has always been that I am just a short, fat, Mexican. This is going on six years. I have sent them pictures of me all like this one - no face. tee-heee The girls in the office always get on me for sending pictures where they dont see my face. The story has become that they Are Cisco's Angels. You know, like Charlie's Angels. The Angels never met Charlie but talked to him all the time (like we do) and they did have close run ins but never meet. They saw pictures of him, from the back or in a group, but he was always the guy who was cut off. lol..... When I sent this to them yesterday, I got paged and when I called in I got an earful. hahahahahaha I just replied, "Well, Angels, that's the best I can do right now." And they laughed too.
OK. So I have had this is my DRAFTS as I did not have a computer to work from. When I was trying to upload the picture, I was unable to. It is a .bmp file (whatever that is) So as soon as I can I will post the picture and then this will make more sense.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Practice, Practice, Practice
It has been three weeks since I have practiced yoga. I miss the heat, the sweat, the peace that comes from my regular practice. There are symptoms that are returning. For exaple, very bad heartburn, Acid reflux. YUCK! Sometimes I dont sleep so well. When I practice regulalry, the symptoms disappear without medications. Bikram says he makes two guarantees: 1. With a regular and consistent practice, the symptoms will disappear. 2. If you stop practicing, the symptoms will return. I went to practice twice this week. I almost died on Monday - but I kept at it. I ran into a guy from Salt Lake City that I went thru the certification process with. What a small world - running into him at the yoga studio in New Olreans. I also went to class on Wednesday and loved it. Why do I do this to myself lately, not keep my practice consistent? I know that if I make it a priority, I will ALWAYS get the benefits, mentally, physically (boichemically), and spiritually. The Serene Silver Fox used to be more concerned about me if I wasnt practicing more than if i did not go to meetings regulalry. I really am so very connected when I practice. I will make every effort to get on a regular scghedule again. (PLEASE NOTE: I have not made a decision to make this a priority, so I will still be inconsistent in my practice. I am not gonna kid myself)
lol.
I am leaving for Houston today. I am so HAPPY! I just miss home and Coco. Nothing like sleeping in my own bed, with my precious little girl. Nothing like morning coffee from my own coffee maker, in my own cup! love that. I am so looking forward to hitting my regular meetings and fellowship. I love going to dinner after a meeting.
lol.
I am leaving for Houston today. I am so HAPPY! I just miss home and Coco. Nothing like sleeping in my own bed, with my precious little girl. Nothing like morning coffee from my own coffee maker, in my own cup! love that. I am so looking forward to hitting my regular meetings and fellowship. I love going to dinner after a meeting.
Monday, August 15, 2005
Peaceful Passing
A friend of mine, and A very good friend of my Goddess Mother passed away this weekend. He passed away in his sleep, watching tv. There was no pain, not discomfort, just fell asleep and crossed over. Isnt that the best way to go? Such a peaceful passing.
They (Goddess Mother and Lee) got sober about the same time. He was 28 years sober. I am glad I was able to see him last week at the Tuesday Night Step Study. He is survived by his twin brother. No other family. However, the family of choice that Lee had will be showing up tonight for a memorial service. That count could be about 200. yes. I love Aloholics Anonymous and the family that it teaches us to build. I am sad that I will not be there physically, but take comfort in knowing that I will be there in spirit. I am a better person for having known him. Lee, you will be remembered and loved.
They (Goddess Mother and Lee) got sober about the same time. He was 28 years sober. I am glad I was able to see him last week at the Tuesday Night Step Study. He is survived by his twin brother. No other family. However, the family of choice that Lee had will be showing up tonight for a memorial service. That count could be about 200. yes. I love Aloholics Anonymous and the family that it teaches us to build. I am sad that I will not be there physically, but take comfort in knowing that I will be there in spirit. I am a better person for having known him. Lee, you will be remembered and loved.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
COMEON DOWN!
You are the next contestant on the Price is Right!
Saturday night we went to Harrah's Casino. Ok.Ok.ok. We went Saturday afternoon too. just breezed in and out then. So I wasnt really counting that. I am not much of a gambler, or so I thought. I dont really know very much about anything there. When I have played the slots, basically I put my money in, pull the lever (or press the button) and get happy if I win. I dont know what causes me to win as I do not kow the rules. I just play.
Well, we came across a nickel slot machine that was based on the Price is Right. I dont even know a whole lot about that show. BUT IT WAS FUN! So we decided to come back that night.
Well, I lost - A LOT! and it was fun. I had a good plan. BUT did not follow thru with it. You see, I figured that if i was winning and it totalled a $100 or more, I should cash out and keep taht ticket in my wallet. Then insert another $10 bill to keep playing. that way, when I hav lots all the money I had ear-marked for spending iw oudl still go home with a $100. good plan huh? I sat that machine about 8:15 pm. instatly won $109.35. wooo-hooo! I cashed out. Put a $20 in to keep playing (the night is young iIjust got there.) and lost it in about 3 minutes. yikes! So, I kept playing. UP and down. and win and lose. I cashed out a ticket for $97, $75, and $69. My friend at one point cashed out a winnings of $269. (he then played it and lost it too.) I played with my ear-marked money (about $150) and lost that. I played on the tickets I cashed out and lost that too. Went home, got more money and came back to play some more. We finally left at about 1:30 am. The last ticket I cashed out was for about $50. That's what I went home with - after losing about $200 of my own money. Funny. I go to many fundraisers where the theme is Casino Night. I always win. I guess cause it;s not real money.
We never made it out dancing. We had plans to go to Bourbon Street Pub and Corner Pocket. Oh well. I was to exhausted to deal with boys anyway. Plus, I was a bit bummed about my losings. Oh well. Easy come, easy go.
Saturday night we went to Harrah's Casino. Ok.Ok.ok. We went Saturday afternoon too. just breezed in and out then. So I wasnt really counting that. I am not much of a gambler, or so I thought. I dont really know very much about anything there. When I have played the slots, basically I put my money in, pull the lever (or press the button) and get happy if I win. I dont know what causes me to win as I do not kow the rules. I just play.
Well, we came across a nickel slot machine that was based on the Price is Right. I dont even know a whole lot about that show. BUT IT WAS FUN! So we decided to come back that night.
Well, I lost - A LOT! and it was fun. I had a good plan. BUT did not follow thru with it. You see, I figured that if i was winning and it totalled a $100 or more, I should cash out and keep taht ticket in my wallet. Then insert another $10 bill to keep playing. that way, when I hav lots all the money I had ear-marked for spending iw oudl still go home with a $100. good plan huh? I sat that machine about 8:15 pm. instatly won $109.35. wooo-hooo! I cashed out. Put a $20 in to keep playing (the night is young iIjust got there.) and lost it in about 3 minutes. yikes! So, I kept playing. UP and down. and win and lose. I cashed out a ticket for $97, $75, and $69. My friend at one point cashed out a winnings of $269. (he then played it and lost it too.) I played with my ear-marked money (about $150) and lost that. I played on the tickets I cashed out and lost that too. Went home, got more money and came back to play some more. We finally left at about 1:30 am. The last ticket I cashed out was for about $50. That's what I went home with - after losing about $200 of my own money. Funny. I go to many fundraisers where the theme is Casino Night. I always win. I guess cause it;s not real money.
We never made it out dancing. We had plans to go to Bourbon Street Pub and Corner Pocket. Oh well. I was to exhausted to deal with boys anyway. Plus, I was a bit bummed about my losings. Oh well. Easy come, easy go.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Red Dress Crawl
Hot guys in dresses! Yes, that's right. All over. You could throw a rock a hit ten of 'em. And I'm from Texas which means if I hit my target I get to take 'em home. lol.
We wanting walking in the French Quarter Saturday afternoon. And then out of the clear blue, well, out of the dark, thundering sky (It was about to rain) there is a sea of red! all these people were running wearing red dresses. guys & girls. ALL of them with go-cups ( A very New Orleans thing) filled with beer and cocktails - some had one in each hand. It was called the Red Dress Crawl. The purpose? Well, to go from one bar and drink, then run to the next bar and drink and so on. Makes perfectly good sense to me. Although I had never thought of getting dressed up in the middle of the day to do such a thing. I just went. A dress would have held me back lol.
I do have to admit. Many of these guys looked HOT in dresses, muscles bulging and bulges muscling.... Most were very good looking. Of course, I could not muster up the courage to go over and ask any to model for me. oh well. maybe one day. Here is what I was able to catch.
We wanting walking in the French Quarter Saturday afternoon. And then out of the clear blue, well, out of the dark, thundering sky (It was about to rain) there is a sea of red! all these people were running wearing red dresses. guys & girls. ALL of them with go-cups ( A very New Orleans thing) filled with beer and cocktails - some had one in each hand. It was called the Red Dress Crawl. The purpose? Well, to go from one bar and drink, then run to the next bar and drink and so on. Makes perfectly good sense to me. Although I had never thought of getting dressed up in the middle of the day to do such a thing. I just went. A dress would have held me back lol.
I do have to admit. Many of these guys looked HOT in dresses, muscles bulging and bulges muscling.... Most were very good looking. Of course, I could not muster up the courage to go over and ask any to model for me. oh well. maybe one day. Here is what I was able to catch.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Only In New Orleans
The Southern Belle asked me to go run errands with him today. You know, bank, lunch, shopping, and the such. We were on the way to the first one when I started laughing. I saw this on a telephone pole while at a light. This is at the corner of Carrollton and Bienville.
I have not decided if I want gold teeth. Probably not since I would rather whiten the ones I have.... But I think this might be cheaper. Cause then you would not have to whiten your gold teeth - ever! I did some quick math. There are 32 teeth in a mouth. That would be $1,600.00 for a mouth full of gold teeth. Is this a good deal? What is the going rate for a gold tooth anyway? If you were driving along the road, and saw this sign, knowing you had already decided you wanted to get gold teeth, would you call? Please let me know, My ghetto inquiring mind wants to know.
I have not decided if I want gold teeth. Probably not since I would rather whiten the ones I have.... But I think this might be cheaper. Cause then you would not have to whiten your gold teeth - ever! I did some quick math. There are 32 teeth in a mouth. That would be $1,600.00 for a mouth full of gold teeth. Is this a good deal? What is the going rate for a gold tooth anyway? If you were driving along the road, and saw this sign, knowing you had already decided you wanted to get gold teeth, would you call? Please let me know, My ghetto inquiring mind wants to know.
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I feel BLAH~ I have been going and doing and running and travelling and I am tired. I am in New Olreans again. I am workig to finish my projects here. The assistant girl is justy making me crazy. I swear ia ask God everyday to help me be compassionate and I treather the way I would want to be treated. When I was in training, my boss was not exactly any of those things with me. (off track there) I woke up this morning and I just feel BLAH! - BLAH BLAH BLAH! I know that I have a life most people would kill for. My problems tend to be high class problems - like where to go on vacation, what pattern of chna to buy, etc. BUt there are days when I just wan to escape. Those days tend to happen more when I am travelling for work. UGHH! I have been here 3 weeks now (really 4 but one week does not count cause I was in NY). That is a long time to be away from home - And COCO. I miss Coco.
I am gload that I am staying with my friend, the Southern Belle while I am here. It is very comforting to have someone totalk to in the evenings, to have dinner with, goof off with. - to be in a home instead of a hotel- for 4 weeks! He has a nice house LOVE IT! Anyways. I am stying here over the weekend for two reasons:1. I am tired of driving back and forth to Texas.(although I have been flying lately cause of crazy circumstances. I just could not bear getting in may caer and driving home today, then coming back on Sunday) 2. The New Orleans Round Up is going on this weekend. I have several friends I will eb able to see and there are 2 speakers I have heard before that I want to meet. SHHHHH. Dont tell anyone, one is an Al-Anon. lol
So. I hope my mood gets better soon. I am going to go an sit still, try to meditate. see how things go.
I am gload that I am staying with my friend, the Southern Belle while I am here. It is very comforting to have someone totalk to in the evenings, to have dinner with, goof off with. - to be in a home instead of a hotel- for 4 weeks! He has a nice house LOVE IT! Anyways. I am stying here over the weekend for two reasons:1. I am tired of driving back and forth to Texas.(although I have been flying lately cause of crazy circumstances. I just could not bear getting in may caer and driving home today, then coming back on Sunday) 2. The New Orleans Round Up is going on this weekend. I have several friends I will eb able to see and there are 2 speakers I have heard before that I want to meet. SHHHHH. Dont tell anyone, one is an Al-Anon. lol
So. I hope my mood gets better soon. I am going to go an sit still, try to meditate. see how things go.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Trip Pictures
I had so much fun on my trip. I truly enjoyed spending time with my Guru, spritual guide, eating buddy, shopping gal-pal, and sweet, sweet friend. Thank you! Thank you for being a wonderful hostess. The previous posts were written while I was on the trip. I did not really want to mess with blogging but knew I would not want to forget my thoughts and what I was feeling.
I got back from New York late Tuesday night and turned around Wednesday morning to fly to New Olreans for work. I was very exhausted. I got home from New Orleans Friday night and jut needed a day (Saturday) to try and get back in my groove. So here are some pictures of the trip.
The mailbox had balloons on it so I would not miss it. As if I would miss the only house on the hill!
Cold Winter Manor. This is what I named the house on top of the hill.
The bed I slept in. It was cold in that room.
These were on the mirror in the bathroom. She thinks of everything.
The beautiful animals
Someone was licking dirt..or at least sticking her nose where it did not belong. :)
This one was grazing....lazily. I guess that the equivalent if breakfast in bed.
This is noir. She nipped me.
My favorite one. Sweet Wobi Mina. That means White Again. He is precious. he woudl let you pet him by rubbing under his neck. (hmmm. kinda like me) He really was my favorite. This series is getting ready for me to pet him. tehn having a snack. Then taking a little rest. (hmmm. again, kinda like me)
The post office. I swear, I really thought I was in Green Acres. It was very cute.
An adorable farm house on the side of the road. They are all over.
The Llama Lady walking toward the creek.
She took a picture of me too. I was on rock in the middle of the creek as you can see.
The Alpaca Whisperer. He was showing me the shoot. This is where we put each animal to then do our work.
Llama Lady prepares for work. I was a bit scared. Yes that is a glove. And yes that is what you think it is in those tubes.
The Alpaca Whisper holding 'em steady.
Me doing my part. Applying the advantage-like stuff.
Alpaca Pedicures
Something caught my eye that made me look dumbfounded as the Llama Lady took this.
Llama Lady talking to them.
The Alpaca Whisperer at work. He could get them to do anything.
Goofing off after a long day's work. The Alpaca Whisperer is Vogue-ing. I think Madonna released that album the year he was born.
Playing on the tractor.
going for a ride. Ya'll come back now, ya'hear.
This is a sign on some country road. It says "Watch out for some fools riding a tractor."
THIS LAST ONE IS AT THE END OF THE DRIVE WAY AS WE WERE LEAVING FOR NEW YORK. DAMN! WE CLEAN UP GOOD. ISNT THE LLAMA LADY JUST BEAUTIFUL? GOTTA LOVE THOSE EYES!
I got back from New York late Tuesday night and turned around Wednesday morning to fly to New Olreans for work. I was very exhausted. I got home from New Orleans Friday night and jut needed a day (Saturday) to try and get back in my groove. So here are some pictures of the trip.
The mailbox had balloons on it so I would not miss it. As if I would miss the only house on the hill!
Cold Winter Manor. This is what I named the house on top of the hill.
The bed I slept in. It was cold in that room.
These were on the mirror in the bathroom. She thinks of everything.
The beautiful animals
Someone was licking dirt..or at least sticking her nose where it did not belong. :)
This one was grazing....lazily. I guess that the equivalent if breakfast in bed.
This is noir. She nipped me.
My favorite one. Sweet Wobi Mina. That means White Again. He is precious. he woudl let you pet him by rubbing under his neck. (hmmm. kinda like me) He really was my favorite. This series is getting ready for me to pet him. tehn having a snack. Then taking a little rest. (hmmm. again, kinda like me)
The post office. I swear, I really thought I was in Green Acres. It was very cute.
An adorable farm house on the side of the road. They are all over.
The Llama Lady walking toward the creek.
She took a picture of me too. I was on rock in the middle of the creek as you can see.
The Alpaca Whisperer. He was showing me the shoot. This is where we put each animal to then do our work.
Llama Lady prepares for work. I was a bit scared. Yes that is a glove. And yes that is what you think it is in those tubes.
The Alpaca Whisper holding 'em steady.
Me doing my part. Applying the advantage-like stuff.
Alpaca Pedicures
Something caught my eye that made me look dumbfounded as the Llama Lady took this.
Llama Lady talking to them.
The Alpaca Whisperer at work. He could get them to do anything.
Goofing off after a long day's work. The Alpaca Whisperer is Vogue-ing. I think Madonna released that album the year he was born.
Playing on the tractor.
going for a ride. Ya'll come back now, ya'hear.
This is a sign on some country road. It says "Watch out for some fools riding a tractor."
THIS LAST ONE IS AT THE END OF THE DRIVE WAY AS WE WERE LEAVING FOR NEW YORK. DAMN! WE CLEAN UP GOOD. ISNT THE LLAMA LADY JUST BEAUTIFUL? GOTTA LOVE THOSE EYES!
