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• knitted 5 blankets for homeless program in 8 mos!
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• 2003
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• Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Inuyasha,Paranoia Agent, Full Metal Alchemist, Patlabor movies
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Friday, May 5, 2006

Friday!
well-- its the end of the week, and that will give me time to RUN! (and hide in the closet). You bet, anxiety attack time. There's plenty of wool next to me, and toooo much to do at home. But I think things re: job are going to come to a head sooner than I thought.Uh-oh..... well , regardless of what happens, I'm still alive, and its a little hard to concentrate getting e-mails from potential new place for more telephone interviews. Right now, I would rather just do my routine stuff, and then go home and watch some anime. Big M is away on a trip, so I just have to see what comes. Change never happens orderly, or as one expects. Kinda like being a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I had not told my boss I was looking for a new position as I did not expect the interview to go too well for one thing, and I am very divided about moving. Things will get interesting when potential new boss calls my current boss. Uh-oh! Thanks for hanging in there with me. This could get strange... I think I am going to step into the closet now.

Love, peace and biscotti!
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Thursday, May 4, 2006

So many wise and kind firends, Thank you!
Well, I have taken some time to think, and I can talk about this now. Big M was transferred to Chicago area a little bit ago. He continues to frequently fly for business. There had been no opennings for my job. Then 2 positions openned--and this created such awful mixed feelings. I love California, but I'm part time , and boss issues. I felt pressure to re-locate, and didn't like that either. Had a long talk with Big M that made me feel very free in the choices to make. I feel now that this is a decision I am completely free to make... so I will wait to see what is offered, and take it from there. The pressure is gone, and now real possibilities for change have openned (rather than hoping boss will make changes) but I can take or leave it of my own thoughts. That puts me in charge, which I never saw-- So now, I feel like conflicting chains have broken. And all of you have really helped me with very insightful comments. I think letting things sit for a bit, and thinking about what everyone has said has allowed me to take another viewpoint on this. One thing I am very glad of is the Net, it allows me to still have contact with my friends wherever I go -- all I need is a computer (

Kitsune Your humour is a real blessing to me! Being able to smile takes out some big pressures.

Yensid A major point! Do I feel it was thrust on me, or do I have a choice? I think that helped me a lot to re-thunk the situation! And you are very good at helping people out!

Milkycat It's always good to hear from you! I am going to try getting back to DA a little more.... I had too many fog banks in my head to do much of anything.

Hidden Golden EyeIt was helpful to me for you to share your feelings about moving, and reminding me to wait-- sometimes the door that opens may be a bit slow.

CosmicSailor Often what seems to really make me think is how something is said, and your comment about where the true home lays was another awakening.

A special photo for you , to say thanks, and that I am so glad you are my friends:

Love, peace and biscotti!
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Tuesday, May 2, 2006

Changes....
How do you all react when big changes come your way? Right now, I am numb. I realize big changes are coming, and I am a little bit frightened, a little upset, a little angry. I have been in California for 15 years, and possible relocation is hard for me to accept. I jump into the bed, and put on a familiar anime disc, and try to relax and forget about the changes, maybe they will decide to leave. How do I pack up 15 years of memories? I feel like crying just thinking about it, and 90% of me says-- no move! I will know in about a month what is going on in more detail.... but I can already feel a big door in my life has closed, and nothing has openned. So pardon this downer, but to me, all of this is SCARY!

I will just put up this little picture up of a little wet snapdragon. I love you friends, and the good thing is if I move, I can take you all with me. But I am definitely undecided at this time, and unsure just what will happen. So, I will do my ostritch thing and stick my head in the sand for a while, until I have "have more data."

Love and peace.
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Friday, April 28, 2006

its finally the end of the week
For CosmicSailor, Ramana Byrd loves the camera, and I can get really cute picures of her. Big Guy is one who stands still, or runs in circles. It starting to rain here, and from what I understand it will rain where I am to travel. And it seems I'm starting to get a cold. Oh, well. Well, at least today is an early day-- a few more thinks to get for the trip--- like a raincoat! (hey, I live in California-- don't usually need one of those. When I was a kid, when we got telemarketer calls, my Daddy-O would give my the phone-- my favorite used to be "City Morgue" because that always got a hang up. Did you ever do prank phone calls? (yes, I did call people at random to ask them about Prince Albert in a can-- nothing terribly original). After my tasks are done, I'm going to think about a costume for AX-- I was thinking Shippo because I am pretty short.. but I guess I could try a very short Vash (my hair is spikey every day-- just the way it is) But first the task which I'll talk about another time. I'll be away for 3 days, and probably not near a computer. Guess I'll take the mah jonng game with me because I am such a fidget on the plane (hate long flights) --- just had a funny anime thought-- can you imagine Ed's behaviour on a long flight? I think even Ein would walk away and pretend to not know her!

Well, I guess today I am in a turtle like mood-- have a cold, just want to pull my head into a shell, and am creeping along slowly-- but I will get there!

Wishing you all a comfortable weekend that snuggles you with warmth.....
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Thursday, April 27, 2006

Squawk!
I have mentioned my parrots-- the big one, Ramana B Byrd is enthralled with her shadow. When the sun comes through the window, she pops up and flutters her wings quickly (this is "begging" behaviour, little birds do it to their mom to beg for food) at the shadow bird, then sometimes squawks (its sounds like she is saying ROP!), then ducks down and the shadow bird dissappears. Then she pops up and and the game begins again. The little bird, Big Guy likes to talk on the telephone, so we let him handle the errant telemarketer. The bird is good-- says "Hello", then the appropriate "hm, uh huh, yup....." then he either squawks or comes out with a winner. The birds are good company, we had them for 16 yrs. But if you separate them (they are different species) they squawk and cry for their "brother" or "sister".

I am enjoying morning coolness here is So. Cal, and the night coolness, so I can sleep better.

Won't be around on the weekend-- away again for 3 days, then a business trip in June for 6 days! (back to Florida, YAY). No , not FL this weekend, but hey-- a getaway is good. Then its strap on the tool belt-- lots to get fixed around the house. Are you guys planning anything for the weekend? Project? Drawing? Movie? Hoping that the weekend is enjoyable, because you folks are great friends.

And now, a picture of Ramana B Byrd, the shadow lover!

Love and peace!
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Wednesday, April 26, 2006

A little Travelling music
This is turning out to be quite a year for travelling for me-- I have travelled 3 mos out of 4! Big M travels frequently, but so far I have made more trips (mine are very short, like 3 days or maybe 5) I will be flying again on Friday night. I'm beginning to think that a portable DVD player may become handy, but so far have been spending the time playing mah jonng on a PDP. The "archeological dig" in the home office is on hold until I get back from the trip, and the gophers have been spared, because I won't be home during the weekend.

What do you do when you get anxious? I find I either get the nibbles, or don't eat at all. Right now I feel kind of nibbly for crackers or cheese, but as I am at work, crackers would be about it.

Hello to wonderful friends-- how is the weather now near you? We're having scattered showers, and late April is on the later side for So. Cal. If anyone is going to Anime Expo in July, please let me know, I would love to meet up with you.!

Another little photo from Eggmont Key:

If your road is rocky today, may you soon find yourself walking through wildflowers.

Love and peace, and biscotti!
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Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Tuesday-- not yet afternoon
Any one remember the Moody Blues? I really like the song "Tuesday Afternoon". This is just another usual week-- trying to clean up both offices (work and home)-- I was away 5 days, and WOO HOO you should see how thing build up. (Takes out big stick to whack the paperwork) Not too much going on right now , but I look forward to going to my meeting in Florida in June. Although the meeting is no-nonsense, and formal in that way, most attendees like me can wear T shirts and shorts to most of the sessions. Whee! And it will be in Boca Raton FL. So that will be something to look forward to. There will be about 4000 people, but I often meet up with a former co-worker and that can be fun. This year, I will rent a car, and travel a little when I can.

Are there any annual trips that you take? I have not gone to this meeting for many years, and started to go again last year. I don't think its too far to visit my sister for a day.This is another time I wish I had a huge suitcase to take friends along with me.

Well, not much else for today. Time to get ready to challenge the paper work! (ties back spikes like samurai, changes to hakama pants, and grabs broom handle--- being a samurai of such low rank, even the practice wooden katana is too dangerous..... SWAT! SWISH! Two stacks have been conquered. One can dream!)

Again my brain continues to be roaming on the beach-- more of eggmont key---

Catch you on the otherside of starshine!
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Monday, April 24, 2006

The Treasure Chest
Well, this weekend was interesting. Saturday was rather SPOOOOOOOKY! Why, because I had to ::shudder:: look for a business suit. When I went to the store, I must admit, I am not used to someone looking for outfits that go together , get alternative accessories and blouses and things. I actually blushed through all this fuss and feathers. The first suit was pinstriped (I figured, OK) but it had a funky cut to it-- then when they handed me a lemon yellow shirt to go with it I couldn't stop laughing to myself-- all I thought was "bring a green tie, and the whole thing will look like Bebop cos-play!) I ended up with a black business suit== skirt and pants (to be ready for a weather change). I felt so uncomfortable-- I was shaking until I could leave and feel more comfortable. Then got back to some recycling and playing with the parrots. The little bird has been kissing all his toys since I got back from vacation. I think he is glad to be home-- and the big parrot is thrilled to play games with her shadow. She is so easily pleased.

I have been rooting around to clean up the home office. Nothing much is done there, except to toss the mail and other things to be stored in there. It is a gigantic mess, and frankly I am not sure of all the things that are there. I guess clearing it up is like looking into a treasure chest-- I never know what I will find. That means a lot of computer cables, or books or art things that just rolled off the table or what not. Found a PDA-- so now I have a portable mah-jonng game to play, and a notepad. Trying to get used to using it. Do you have a room in the house you sometimes find "treasures" in (attics and basements count-- no basements in So. Cal!)

Well--- more beach pictures... this is the little gopher tortoise, it can actually run! Its about 12-18" long!

Wishing a good day to good friends!
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Saturday, April 22, 2006

What's in a Name?
Saturday morning-- ready to be a little lazy, watch TV and just be weird. So a strange thought came to me-- I cannot put my initials on a car license plate because they suggest an obsenity-- KSMAS-- (yup, my real initials). Is there anything about your name you think is humorous? Oh, I hear the Peanut Gallery now-- Mamma , you got up on the strange side of the bed, GO BACK!

I will go get a little coleus plant to honor Earth Day, and go to recycle some cans, donations to Goodwill... but there is an omninous task lurking, making house cleaning the more desireable task... dun-dun-dun.. I have to get a (gasp) business suit! I hate business suits, and generally try to go as casual as I can to work. So here's a little picture that reveals my reaction to suits:(one of my older ones)

Well, my brain is still on Eggmont Key so here comes the beach-- just get out the Jimmy Buffet tunes to play along:
This is the beach trail down to Keymont Key.

And this is the lighthouse at Eggmnot, the oldest longest continuing working lighthouse.

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Friday, April 21, 2006

Beaches
Well, I will go get a little plant at the hardware store, while I get all the stuff for weekend chores. And I still have to solve the gopher problem-- I have so many holes in the backyard , I could open a mini-golf (the challenges are the mounds the gophers can leave!) The parrots are happy to be home, and really raise a ruckus, especially if I use the phone in the kitchen. They love the telephone! They whistle , and hoot. Which is great when my work day is less than stellar! It's like a little cheering squad! Someday I have to get a little movie hear of Ramana B Byrd playing with her toys-- she cleaves wooden toys into toothpicks!

Do you nibble while at the computer? That seems to be where I have breakfast, when at work. No eggs today though (hey, that would kill the Earth!) I love rice crackers (arurare) and the local store has "California arurare"-- that means a few crackers are dusted with cheese! Well, now for a beach picture...

Jet: Everybody, quickly run.. OH NO-- Mamma's getting out the slide projector, and that's deadly!

Kenshin: This one thinks there is little to fear--the slide projector is in the closet...

Jet: So?

Kuroneko: Vash was looking for Mamma's crackers, so I just locked him in the closet!

And now, a little beach...

This is one of the Fort De Soto beaches, one of the little attended ones.

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