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.
Blah
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!
Dinner and a Show
Start spreading the News. I'm leaving today. I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap These little town blues
Are melting away New York, New York. - Just some of the lyrics I can remember.
Wow! Driving into New York can be scary. But I wasn’t. The Llama Lady was at the wheel and she knew where she was going. Such confidence. I am just a little Mexican boy from the sticks – you know? I was oohing and aahing. I cant believe what fun. We got the Llama Lady checked in to her hotel. Due to unforeseen circumstances, as tends to happen with Mary Christmas, we were at another hotel not too far away - both along Madison Ave. Llama Lady and I went to get tix for a show. We decided on Mama Mia. And then we went to lunch. Keeping with our Asian theme, we had Chinese. Yumm! We had so much food! Just to see her BIG SMILE while eating was worth every plate. We walked back the the ticket office to pick up our tix but they informed us to pick them up before the show and ‘will call.’ Cool. They also got of orchestra seats. WAY COOL!
We walked around Times Square and being the piglet that I am I got a chocolate covered pretzel from Roxy’s Deli. There was also some sort of street fair going on, so we walked through all of that and made our way back to Llama Lady’s hotel. She was gonna rest before the show so I went to my hotel to check in. Mary Christmas would not be arriving till about 11:30 or so. I am glad he put me on the room. The hotel was very nice. It is under construction, or rather renovations. I must say again. It is nice. I freshened up and went back to meet Llama Lady for our show!
We walked to the theater. On the way we stopped at St Patrick’s Cathedral. I was overwhelmed by how big the church was. Back home I attend the Chapel of St Basil. BIG difference between a lil old chapel and a cathedral. She went off to look in the gift shop, I went to light a candle when I realized mass was going on. I felt a little guilty cause I haven’t been to mass in along time. It had not hit me how long it had been till that moment. I listened. We were at my favorite part. The priest says, “May God’s peace be with you always.” And we respond, “And also with you” Then everyone offers each other handshakes or hugs and wishes God’s peace to you. I was moved. In such a big city I felt safe.
So we go on to the theater. Se the show. It was very upbeat and fun and lots of laughter. The eye candy was very good. Those chorus boys running around without their shirts on. :) I loved it. Thank you Llama Lady.
After, we walked around looking for a place to go to dinner. We saw one of the hott boys from the show walking down the street eating an apple. God, he was hott! We finally decided on a place we saw – guess? Yep. Chinese. I could never get enough Chinese. And I know the Llama Lady was on a mission. Great food, great conversation. Great show. What a great way to spend the first day in the Big Apple.
Are melting away New York, New York. - Just some of the lyrics I can remember.
Wow! Driving into New York can be scary. But I wasn’t. The Llama Lady was at the wheel and she knew where she was going. Such confidence. I am just a little Mexican boy from the sticks – you know? I was oohing and aahing. I cant believe what fun. We got the Llama Lady checked in to her hotel. Due to unforeseen circumstances, as tends to happen with Mary Christmas, we were at another hotel not too far away - both along Madison Ave. Llama Lady and I went to get tix for a show. We decided on Mama Mia. And then we went to lunch. Keeping with our Asian theme, we had Chinese. Yumm! We had so much food! Just to see her BIG SMILE while eating was worth every plate. We walked back the the ticket office to pick up our tix but they informed us to pick them up before the show and ‘will call.’ Cool. They also got of orchestra seats. WAY COOL!
We walked around Times Square and being the piglet that I am I got a chocolate covered pretzel from Roxy’s Deli. There was also some sort of street fair going on, so we walked through all of that and made our way back to Llama Lady’s hotel. She was gonna rest before the show so I went to my hotel to check in. Mary Christmas would not be arriving till about 11:30 or so. I am glad he put me on the room. The hotel was very nice. It is under construction, or rather renovations. I must say again. It is nice. I freshened up and went back to meet Llama Lady for our show!
We walked to the theater. On the way we stopped at St Patrick’s Cathedral. I was overwhelmed by how big the church was. Back home I attend the Chapel of St Basil. BIG difference between a lil old chapel and a cathedral. She went off to look in the gift shop, I went to light a candle when I realized mass was going on. I felt a little guilty cause I haven’t been to mass in along time. It had not hit me how long it had been till that moment. I listened. We were at my favorite part. The priest says, “May God’s peace be with you always.” And we respond, “And also with you” Then everyone offers each other handshakes or hugs and wishes God’s peace to you. I was moved. In such a big city I felt safe.
So we go on to the theater. Se the show. It was very upbeat and fun and lots of laughter. The eye candy was very good. Those chorus boys running around without their shirts on. :) I loved it. Thank you Llama Lady.
After, we walked around looking for a place to go to dinner. We saw one of the hott boys from the show walking down the street eating an apple. God, he was hott! We finally decided on a place we saw – guess? Yep. Chinese. I could never get enough Chinese. And I know the Llama Lady was on a mission. Great food, great conversation. Great show. What a great way to spend the first day in the Big Apple.
Friday, August 05, 2005
A Day on the Farm
Woke up, stumbled down the stairs and had coffee while doing some writing. Made breakfast for everyone, MIGAS. Yes again. Hehehe! They were good though. I truly enjoy making someone happy by such small acts. Something so simple like making one of their favorite dishes and seeing them smile and coo and ahhh over the fruits of my labor. Truly a labor of love. Speaking of labor, what we did next was REAL farm labor. How did this city boy get roped into doing this? Well, just you know, I am adding my homoflair to this story.
Pedicures all around for the animals along with some Advantage-like applications, shots and rectal exams! Woo-hoo! We wet to the barn and set up the shoot. We were going to do worm shots (vaccinations), fecal exams, clip the hoofs, and I got to apply CyLence which is an Advantage-like product for alpacas. It gets applied on the back of the head, between the ears on the skin. It repels flies and keeps them free of lice and fleas. While I was doing that and keeping them busy and attentive on their head, Llama Lady was busy at the rear. Little plastic glove on with a bigger plastic glove over that. Lube at the ready and fingers in, scoop up and out – done! My job was fairly easy. I also got to hold them steady while Oliver gave them their shot. Again, distract a bit and they really did not feel it. Then Brandon was in there with clippers, trimming the hoofs. He was good at it. I was amazed at how quickly we were done, about 4 hours to do 30 animals. Whew! I was so glad to be done. It was kind of exhausting. I think I was more exhausted from doing the males. (That doesn’t sound right does it?) I was more exhausted from working with the male Alpacas. They kept fighting each other. And spitting. So much spitting. It was nasty. If you think hocking up a regular old luggy is nasty, you should see an alpaca spit! Yuck! Brandon got hit on the arm and hand. Llama Lady got it on her side. I, luckily was spit free! Brandon & Oliver let the males out afterward and they continued to fight. Oliver had to go get the hose and even that did not stop them. They were ready to fight to see who gets to breed. That day is coming soon, I think today or tomorrow. I am not going to be here for that. I can get into many things, Alpaca voyeur is just not one of them, lol
Start spreading the news. I’m leaving today. I wan to be a part of it……..
We leave for NY today. I am excited. The Big Apple. Manhattan, Broadway, Times Square, wait. Now I think I am going into the theme from Green Acres. Oh gosh! Please get me back to the city!
Pedicures all around for the animals along with some Advantage-like applications, shots and rectal exams! Woo-hoo! We wet to the barn and set up the shoot. We were going to do worm shots (vaccinations), fecal exams, clip the hoofs, and I got to apply CyLence which is an Advantage-like product for alpacas. It gets applied on the back of the head, between the ears on the skin. It repels flies and keeps them free of lice and fleas. While I was doing that and keeping them busy and attentive on their head, Llama Lady was busy at the rear. Little plastic glove on with a bigger plastic glove over that. Lube at the ready and fingers in, scoop up and out – done! My job was fairly easy. I also got to hold them steady while Oliver gave them their shot. Again, distract a bit and they really did not feel it. Then Brandon was in there with clippers, trimming the hoofs. He was good at it. I was amazed at how quickly we were done, about 4 hours to do 30 animals. Whew! I was so glad to be done. It was kind of exhausting. I think I was more exhausted from doing the males. (That doesn’t sound right does it?) I was more exhausted from working with the male Alpacas. They kept fighting each other. And spitting. So much spitting. It was nasty. If you think hocking up a regular old luggy is nasty, you should see an alpaca spit! Yuck! Brandon got hit on the arm and hand. Llama Lady got it on her side. I, luckily was spit free! Brandon & Oliver let the males out afterward and they continued to fight. Oliver had to go get the hose and even that did not stop them. They were ready to fight to see who gets to breed. That day is coming soon, I think today or tomorrow. I am not going to be here for that. I can get into many things, Alpaca voyeur is just not one of them, lol
Start spreading the news. I’m leaving today. I wan to be a part of it……..
We leave for NY today. I am excited. The Big Apple. Manhattan, Broadway, Times Square, wait. Now I think I am going into the theme from Green Acres. Oh gosh! Please get me back to the city!
From Philly to Jersey Migas
Woke up in a very cold room. My GOD! I named the house Cold Winter Manor. That would be Tka Pebon Manor in Abenaki. I am gonna use that extra blanket tonight. I needed and had my coffee – thank God for coffee makers with timers. LOVE THAT! When Llama Lady got up – not long after I did. We chatted a little bit. Then she made breakfast. We chatted some more and talked about our plans for the day. We went up stairs and she did her office work and I did some writing and reading. I got ready for our day trip. I’ve never been to Philly. When I was getting dressed, I looked out the window toward the barn and noticed some kid with a wheelbarrow. I figured the farm hand had brought his son with him. When I was coming downstairs she pointed out the obvious, that she is not ready yet. I didn’t really care. That is the best thing about being on a trip, you don’t have to be anywhere at any particular time. You can eat when you want, sleep when you want, or just chill when ever the mood strikes.
While she was getting dressed, I went to the barn to take photos of the animals. The farm hand was here already and doing his chores or his work I guess. He introduced himself. I was a bit taken back. The young kid is the farm hand. He looked about 20 or 21ish and was a complete hottie. Nice arms, great, great, really great smile. Big brown eyes. Long shaggy-ish hair like the kids have today. He was friendly and asked questions about my trip. He also explained a lot of what he was doing and why. He seemed happy to be working and enjoyed the animals. While I was taking photos I snapped a couple of him with the animals too. He was being a hamm! Love that.
Llama Lady came down and we got in her truck and went to Philly. The roads are so scenic here and they wind like something out of a movie. It is so green. Trees and bushes and plants and grass everywhere. I dint know why I am surprised. I am in the country. In a rural community. They don’t even have a Vietnamese restaurant here! And the truth be said, That is why we were going to Philly, so we could have Vietnamese food. Llama Lady LOVES spring rolls. It is about an hour drive. It flew by. We were two chatty schoolgirls. We talked so much we didn’t even notice and all of a sudden we were in Philly. When we got there we went directly to Chinatown. We walked around some store with all kinds of knick-knacks and made some purchases. THEN – off to have lunch.
At the restaurant it took some doing to get the spring rolls. The waiter kept insisting that he would bring everything out and we could wrap them ourselves. NO! That is not the same. We had such a wonderful lunch. And of course more great conversation. Now, off to South St. Apparently that is where people go it would be like Lower Westheimer in Houston. Kinda where the “freaks” hangout. Those shady and sketchy characters. So we shopped in a really neat store. It was sort of a Mexican folk art/boutique/jewelry/Indian (from India) art. I got some nice pieces. Then we went to a really great metaphysical, new age-ish store. So many books on YOGA! I love it. And crystals and rock, and statues, and incense and candles and stuff, really, really cool stuff! My dear friend in San Fran, the Yoga Princess, will be celebrating a Bday in September and I am looking for the perfect gift. I found these great earrings made from an “om” symbol. And I got me some things too. Between me and Llama Lady, it took a while to get checked out. As we were exiting the store I saw the most exquisite yoga posture figurines. In light blue, frosted, clear and black. I yelled. Knocked on the window – there was a lady in there that had helped me earlier and was now getting something for another customer. She waved as said “bye” I yelled back “NO. Can I see that one and that one and that one” She couldn’t really hear me and so that is when we started playing charades. I returned the earrings and bought several of these little statues. I was sooooooo excited. Yoga Princess is gonna love hers! I cant wait to see the look on her face when she opens her present. I am always excited to go to San Fran, but now I am really looking forward to my trip! Love that!
Final part of the day. We drove back to North Jersey. We stopped at a store to get some groceries. He had a list of 4 things. And hour later and a full shopping cart we left the store. I want to mention this. Llama Lady’s husband loves migas, a Mexican dish of fried corn tortillas and eggs. You can add cheese and sour cream if you like, and even chicken. Really very delicious. I make ‘em all the time. She said they did not have corn tortillas ion Stockton. That she asked and looked and was told they just didn’t carry them. She was able to find all manner of flour tortillas – but it is not he same. Well, I overheard a couple speaking Spanish in the produce dept. I walked over and explained that I was visiting from Texas. I asked if they knew where the “tortillas de maiz” were. They smiled and told me. I went over there and sure enough, big stacks of ‘em! So I went and showed Llama Lady and she said! “No way. Where did you find those?” I laughed so much. There we were in the middle of some grocery store getting all happy over some corn tortillas. Lol And being big goofballs about it too. So we decided that is what we were having for dinner. I went looking for some Pace picante sauce. Apparently in Jersey they can only handle mild. A whole shelf of jars of Pace – All mild. Oh well, I took what I could. When we were at the check out, I saw a stock boy and decided I would go over and ask about the Pace. He looked puzzled. Said, that that was all there was and that they had discontinued carrying some brands, He tried to talk me into some other brand but I kindly declined. When I got back to the checkout, this is what Llama Lady says to me, “did you find the town homosexual? You know, we only have one. Is that him?” to which I responded, “I thought I was the town homosexual! And I am only visiting” She said ”well, I know how you can be. You know how ‘ya’ll’ can always find each other” We started laughing again. We can be in appropriate at times. We finally made it home. On the way home, she was telling me about the scandal of two guys that bout a house not too far from hers, we can actually see it from her driveway. And the contractors that did work for her did work for them. She leans in and whispers “they are two gay guys from New York. Do you know them?” to which I answered no. She went on to comment on how she thought “we” all knew “each other” I told her I did not know them yet. But if she really wanted I could call Gay Headquarters and get their name and phone numbers. You know, my gay card is up-to-date. Plus, I am a lifetime member with a Preferred Platinum, Elite Status. They (Headquarters) would more than happy to oblige. Again we started laughing so hard.
I am so glad we are spending time together and being complete goof balls. I made Migas and they were delicious. I love being here.
While she was getting dressed, I went to the barn to take photos of the animals. The farm hand was here already and doing his chores or his work I guess. He introduced himself. I was a bit taken back. The young kid is the farm hand. He looked about 20 or 21ish and was a complete hottie. Nice arms, great, great, really great smile. Big brown eyes. Long shaggy-ish hair like the kids have today. He was friendly and asked questions about my trip. He also explained a lot of what he was doing and why. He seemed happy to be working and enjoyed the animals. While I was taking photos I snapped a couple of him with the animals too. He was being a hamm! Love that.
Llama Lady came down and we got in her truck and went to Philly. The roads are so scenic here and they wind like something out of a movie. It is so green. Trees and bushes and plants and grass everywhere. I dint know why I am surprised. I am in the country. In a rural community. They don’t even have a Vietnamese restaurant here! And the truth be said, That is why we were going to Philly, so we could have Vietnamese food. Llama Lady LOVES spring rolls. It is about an hour drive. It flew by. We were two chatty schoolgirls. We talked so much we didn’t even notice and all of a sudden we were in Philly. When we got there we went directly to Chinatown. We walked around some store with all kinds of knick-knacks and made some purchases. THEN – off to have lunch.
At the restaurant it took some doing to get the spring rolls. The waiter kept insisting that he would bring everything out and we could wrap them ourselves. NO! That is not the same. We had such a wonderful lunch. And of course more great conversation. Now, off to South St. Apparently that is where people go it would be like Lower Westheimer in Houston. Kinda where the “freaks” hangout. Those shady and sketchy characters. So we shopped in a really neat store. It was sort of a Mexican folk art/boutique/jewelry/Indian (from India) art. I got some nice pieces. Then we went to a really great metaphysical, new age-ish store. So many books on YOGA! I love it. And crystals and rock, and statues, and incense and candles and stuff, really, really cool stuff! My dear friend in San Fran, the Yoga Princess, will be celebrating a Bday in September and I am looking for the perfect gift. I found these great earrings made from an “om” symbol. And I got me some things too. Between me and Llama Lady, it took a while to get checked out. As we were exiting the store I saw the most exquisite yoga posture figurines. In light blue, frosted, clear and black. I yelled. Knocked on the window – there was a lady in there that had helped me earlier and was now getting something for another customer. She waved as said “bye” I yelled back “NO. Can I see that one and that one and that one” She couldn’t really hear me and so that is when we started playing charades. I returned the earrings and bought several of these little statues. I was sooooooo excited. Yoga Princess is gonna love hers! I cant wait to see the look on her face when she opens her present. I am always excited to go to San Fran, but now I am really looking forward to my trip! Love that!
Final part of the day. We drove back to North Jersey. We stopped at a store to get some groceries. He had a list of 4 things. And hour later and a full shopping cart we left the store. I want to mention this. Llama Lady’s husband loves migas, a Mexican dish of fried corn tortillas and eggs. You can add cheese and sour cream if you like, and even chicken. Really very delicious. I make ‘em all the time. She said they did not have corn tortillas ion Stockton. That she asked and looked and was told they just didn’t carry them. She was able to find all manner of flour tortillas – but it is not he same. Well, I overheard a couple speaking Spanish in the produce dept. I walked over and explained that I was visiting from Texas. I asked if they knew where the “tortillas de maiz” were. They smiled and told me. I went over there and sure enough, big stacks of ‘em! So I went and showed Llama Lady and she said! “No way. Where did you find those?” I laughed so much. There we were in the middle of some grocery store getting all happy over some corn tortillas. Lol And being big goofballs about it too. So we decided that is what we were having for dinner. I went looking for some Pace picante sauce. Apparently in Jersey they can only handle mild. A whole shelf of jars of Pace – All mild. Oh well, I took what I could. When we were at the check out, I saw a stock boy and decided I would go over and ask about the Pace. He looked puzzled. Said, that that was all there was and that they had discontinued carrying some brands, He tried to talk me into some other brand but I kindly declined. When I got back to the checkout, this is what Llama Lady says to me, “did you find the town homosexual? You know, we only have one. Is that him?” to which I responded, “I thought I was the town homosexual! And I am only visiting” She said ”well, I know how you can be. You know how ‘ya’ll’ can always find each other” We started laughing again. We can be in appropriate at times. We finally made it home. On the way home, she was telling me about the scandal of two guys that bout a house not too far from hers, we can actually see it from her driveway. And the contractors that did work for her did work for them. She leans in and whispers “they are two gay guys from New York. Do you know them?” to which I answered no. She went on to comment on how she thought “we” all knew “each other” I told her I did not know them yet. But if she really wanted I could call Gay Headquarters and get their name and phone numbers. You know, my gay card is up-to-date. Plus, I am a lifetime member with a Preferred Platinum, Elite Status. They (Headquarters) would more than happy to oblige. Again we started laughing so hard.
I am so glad we are spending time together and being complete goof balls. I made Migas and they were delicious. I love being here.
The Farm
Day One
Being here, right here – right now is so wonderful. I love to see that Llama Lady is so happy. The farm is so beautiful. Every single aspect. From the big picturesque house on the hill (picturesque from the bottom of the driveway) to the barn to the pasture. This town is so small. There is one intersection. Four Businesses, one on every corner and that is it. I am sure there are many other businesses just not in downtown. Hahaha if you want to call it that.
We went to the barn and she was explaining all kinds of stuff about the daily workings, the ins and outs if you will of the chores. She is so proud of her farm and as well she should be. She has worked very hard. There is so much enthusiasm for her animals… really they are much more like pets. She is so kind and nurturing. You can tell by the interaction between her and the alpacas. There is a very strong presence of love and protection over them. A very definite emotional bond. She has a way of taking charge and they want to be near her.
The animals are so graceful. They are so beautiful. You can tell right away they each have their own personality. Lol one of them pinched me….it was a baby. I took her picture several times. Her Name is Noir - She is a black alpaca. I was trying to capture how long her lashes were. I guess she got tired of having some guy stick a camera in her face. Lol – At first she was just licking my jeans and I thought, “well don’t you have good taste” as I was wearing Paper Denim. Then I felt kind of a tug on my pant leg, Then she went right in and pinched with her lips behind my knee. (they don’t have upper teeth. Instead they have this pad/pallete thing they used with their bottom teeth to chew) I jumped. Told her that wasn’t nice.Then laughed. They are so cuddly. I just want to run with them and roll around with them and be just like a kid playing with pets. The reality is they would run from me, and I would chase them like a child trying to catch the kitty-cat. Just standing back and watching, observing soaking it all in like a big sponge being held tightly by a giant hand submerged into a pail of water and then having that hand release its grip. I cant get enough. To see Llama Lady and hear her sweet voice. To listen to her speak of all things ALPACA. And I cant get enough. And watch her do the chores while I video tape. I cant get enough. To see her play with the dogs - still not enough. To have her amazing Llama Lady salad. Not enough. And I wonder. When will it be enough? And we talk and we share and we are being vulnerable with each other and there is trust and love and peace and fun and smiling and tears and then I know… there is more than enough, and this is why I am here and I know. Yes there is enough. I am in my room writing. My eyes well up with tears because I have missed her so much. And they are tears of joy too. I am crying and tearing and I want to stay up late and talk some more. And I miss her. And I love her. And I finally fall asleep.
Being here, right here – right now is so wonderful. I love to see that Llama Lady is so happy. The farm is so beautiful. Every single aspect. From the big picturesque house on the hill (picturesque from the bottom of the driveway) to the barn to the pasture. This town is so small. There is one intersection. Four Businesses, one on every corner and that is it. I am sure there are many other businesses just not in downtown. Hahaha if you want to call it that.
We went to the barn and she was explaining all kinds of stuff about the daily workings, the ins and outs if you will of the chores. She is so proud of her farm and as well she should be. She has worked very hard. There is so much enthusiasm for her animals… really they are much more like pets. She is so kind and nurturing. You can tell by the interaction between her and the alpacas. There is a very strong presence of love and protection over them. A very definite emotional bond. She has a way of taking charge and they want to be near her.
The animals are so graceful. They are so beautiful. You can tell right away they each have their own personality. Lol one of them pinched me….it was a baby. I took her picture several times. Her Name is Noir - She is a black alpaca. I was trying to capture how long her lashes were. I guess she got tired of having some guy stick a camera in her face. Lol – At first she was just licking my jeans and I thought, “well don’t you have good taste” as I was wearing Paper Denim. Then I felt kind of a tug on my pant leg, Then she went right in and pinched with her lips behind my knee. (they don’t have upper teeth. Instead they have this pad/pallete thing they used with their bottom teeth to chew) I jumped. Told her that wasn’t nice.Then laughed. They are so cuddly. I just want to run with them and roll around with them and be just like a kid playing with pets. The reality is they would run from me, and I would chase them like a child trying to catch the kitty-cat. Just standing back and watching, observing soaking it all in like a big sponge being held tightly by a giant hand submerged into a pail of water and then having that hand release its grip. I cant get enough. To see Llama Lady and hear her sweet voice. To listen to her speak of all things ALPACA. And I cant get enough. And watch her do the chores while I video tape. I cant get enough. To see her play with the dogs - still not enough. To have her amazing Llama Lady salad. Not enough. And I wonder. When will it be enough? And we talk and we share and we are being vulnerable with each other and there is trust and love and peace and fun and smiling and tears and then I know… there is more than enough, and this is why I am here and I know. Yes there is enough. I am in my room writing. My eyes well up with tears because I have missed her so much. And they are tears of joy too. I am crying and tearing and I want to stay up late and talk some more. And I miss her. And I love her. And I finally fall asleep.
