Beautifully Profound

What a friggen week.

2010-04-18T03:36:00.001-04:00

Work has been crazy for me the past week and I am sure it'll be just as crazy this coming one as well. Kitchen work sucks and I am on such a tight schedule I barely have time to scratch my ass let alone do any writing. I thought in my laziness today I could force something out.

Went to a birthday party yesterday with a heap of people I didn't really know. It was interesting and the funny part was I wasn't anxious at all. Granted I had a few drinks and that calmed me a bit but other than that no anxiety attacks. My therapist Paul would have been proud I think. I did what he said talked a heap of small talk and just got through it. It really helped that Mik and his family were there to be my safety net.

Now that I've gotten through that test I have to just keep it up until I become comfortable and it becomes second nature. I CAN DO IT.

All for now. Think of me as I am sweating my ass off and schmoozing with the oldies at work!

An actual post.

2010-04-10T22:17:00.004-04:00

So, it's turning into winter here. I am loving the cooler weather, seems like summer goes on for half a year here in South Australia. Cool weather makes me feel all romantic and like the holidays should be coming up but alas, on the other side of the planet no holidays in sight.

I've been thinking a lot and I really need to get back into writing. I miss going deep within myself and spewing my inner most me onto a page. It makes me remember that I do feel, and that I do have the ability to express myself in a creative outlet. I like to bottle things up sometimes and it's easier to just push my feelings away and deal with them later on. Which as everyone knows always leads to some major explosion or breakdown.

I need to learn to love life no matter what it throws at me and to think of hurdles as minor speed bumps. As my psychologist says " It may be uncomfortable, but it won't cause you physical pain." Which seems to be working for me when I know shitty situations are inevitable.

I've been thinking about my cousin a lot lately. I really look up to him. He's living his life the way he wants. Creating amazing music, performing, writing, and just living life. He always tells me how much I rock but, I really just don't feel it! I suppose I just can't see what another sees. He makes me miss home and all the time I have missed out with everybody. All the times I have missed out on getting to know everybody and to involve myself with people I love so much. It makes me feel guilty that I have distanced myself so much all these years. I guess it was inevitable as I get older that these thoughts come into my brain.

I am very lucky to have traveled as much as I have but it has always come at a cost.

I suppose that's all for now. If anyone actually reads this anymore I will try and keep up with the blog even if it's only once a week.

2010-02-13T22:36:00.002-05:00

I wish I could shift my whole family out here. I really miss them! This is my home now and thats how I feel, I just wish my family was with me so I can share all these new experiences with the ones I love.

Otis.

2010-02-06T22:33:00.001-05:00

He really is too cute for his own good.

The twelve apostles.

2010-02-05T04:43:00.000-05:00

Along the Great Ocean Road. It was an amazing drive.

Fern babies

2010-02-04T00:57:00.000-05:00

2010-02-03T04:01:00.003-05:00

We're broadbanded! It's fantastic to be in the land of modern technology again. Dial up is definitely not for me. I have zero patience when it comes to technology and it's slowness. So, yeah, it's really lovely being able to access web pages quicker then five minutes at a time. I am seriously hoping to post a lot more often now. I have loads of photos to share and entertaining stories to tell.
Not too much more for tonight, work tomorrow.
Nursing home hijinx in the kitchen.

Wiiiiiiiiii.

2009-06-22T02:50:00.002-04:00

So it's my birthday right. I suppose it had to happen sooner or later. I've really been dreading this one. For some reason I just can't be happy about the fact that I've turned 30. Mik keeps telling me that 30 is nothing, he is going to be turning 40 in 3 and a half years. It's different for a girl though. Our brains work differently when it comes to aging, I swear it!

I did get a kick ass birthday prezzie though. I got a Nintendo Wii! What an awesome gift. We had the best time this weekend virtually playing tennis, boxing and bowling! It's all almost better then doing the real thing. I'm even sore as hell!

My Wii arm is broke.

Time does certainly fly.

2009-05-22T00:37:00.002-04:00

It's almost been a year since I've actually sat down and even looked at my blog. Things have been really wonderful with the exception of my soul draining job. Working at a nursing home just makes you want to A) die before you get to that age of being institutionalized, B) appreciate fresh air, and C) makes you really depressed.

I suppose other than that Mik and I have been living our lives as we were always meant to be, together. We are two big kids just meandering through everything. It's lovely having that.

Blogs, Married Life, and Primative Internet Services.

2008-06-25T00:57:00.002-04:00

I know, I know, I sure have left this space a bit ghost town-esque. Life happens I suppose and I've been really bloody busy.

Mik and I have gotten married. Finally! All that bitching and moaning about not being together and WHAM, we've done it.

Job hunt went well, I am working two jobs now. Which is great considering it's extremely boring hanging out at home all day. So now I make money! I am really enjoying work here one of my jobs is retail. The other one is working at a nursing home, cleaning and working in the kitchen. Not glamorous but it pays a hell of a lot more than what I was making in the states.

Mik and I have settled down quite nicely. Getting into the normal routine of working and being an old married couple. We are really loving life right now.

As for the internet service. Well out here we can only really get dial-up. Is that enough said? If we want to get satellite it would cost us big time, and seeing since we are both so cheap we will wait until the price goes down or they bring in cable internet. So as far as making posts it takes a long time to upload and post blog entries. Thus part of the reason I have been so slack in making entries.

Well, I suppose that's all for now. We are going to go be domestic and get some groceries. Hope all is well with everyone. Take care and BE GOOD.

Much anticipated update!

2008-04-21T02:58:00.007-04:00

(Ginormous wooden horses and 17,594 miles from home)
(Just some good ol' fashioned Easter fun!)
(WE LOVE THE BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!)
(This is where the wedding magic will be happening, provided the weather cooperates!)

Just so everyone knows. We are alive and well. Things have just been so crazy here. With me settling in, organizing a wedding, looking for a job, etc....

When I first arrived it was blazing hot here, but thank the Lord for AC because we survived it! With out burning to a bloody crisp too. We've been going to millions of farmers markets and I've been to the beach numerous times. Things are quite grand at the moment. I am just really loving settling into my life with Mik. I never knew normal life could be so satisfying!

Well, anyways, before the masses start projectile vomiting I will leave you with some photos (and captions) of what's been going on.

Cleland Wildlife Park

2008-03-11T01:41:00.012-04:00

Here's what we've been up to so far. Hope all are well. Updates soon.

Pre-Departure Update

2008-03-01T00:26:00.003-05:00

Just thought I'd do a little update on behalf of Erica, seeing as she can only get online over at her sisters house.
She is doing well, but getting more and more nervous each day...not that I blame her. She tells me she's more worried about the flying bit than anything else, but I think the enormity of her upcoming adventure is slowly sinking in. All I can do is reassure her that I will be there for her, through thick and thin, good and bad, and that I will look after her and give her all my love and support.
To all of her friend-bloggers who drop by here and know Erica, I promise to do all of the above, and more. She deserves no less and will not get anything less from me.
All for now, just watch this space for updates:D

Ps. When Erica leaves NY, it's probably going to be in the low 40's...when she lands in Adelaide on Wednesday, it's going to be a mild 93F. My poor baby. I was sooooo hoping it wasn't going to be hot when she comes here:(

2008-02-13T21:20:00.003-05:00

Sorry folks, for lack of a decent post. Things are busy here as you might expect with my moving to the other side of the planet and all. I am leaving Roc-city here in a few days. Saying goodbye to my home of over a year. I am going to spend some "quality" time with my parents. Which I am sure will mainly consist of my parents working and me snuggling up with a cat or five. Ah, it's alright. It will give me a chance to relax before some of the madness starts up. Not saying that moving over to Australia is madness, but there is lots to be done when I arrive. Such as PLAN A WEDDING! I think we have three months left to pull this shin dig off. I know we can do it. Especially with the help of Miks family. Anyways, hope you all are happy and healthy. If I don't post within the next few weeks you know why.

Don't worry though, there will be plenty of wild, wonderful and wackyily adventurous photos coming. Mik promised me he would take me to go hold a koala. There will be OODLES of photos of that.

Poll Results

2008-02-13T21:19:00.000-05:00

MySpace yes or no? Right on MySpace is for me and all of my social needs.	1 (16%)
Hell no I wouldn't be caught dead on MySpace.	1 (16%)
What's MySpace?	0 (0%)
I really think MySpace is lame but am forced to for friendship sake.	4 (66%)

Votes so far: 6
Poll closed

Got Wood?

2008-02-08T05:52:00.000-05:00

Long time, no post. Yes, I am alive, although I'm going to be dead tired by the time Erica arrives...let's just say that the house is getting a muchly needed once over, top to bottom, end to end.
And as a part of this make-over, I decided to spruce up the old bed frame with a headboard. This was my first ever major foray into the dark arts that is woodwork.
Many lessons were learned along the way:
1. You cannot stain MDF with good results, and it'll take two weeks to dry. Real wood from real trees makes real good looking wooden things. I'm glad I found this out, else I wouldn't have tried it with the real stuff and ended up with my final masterpiece.
2. When you put on an Estapol finish, make sure the damn coat is even, and doesn't have runs in it...ESPECIALLY SOMEWHERE REALLY FRIGGEN OBVIOUS!
3. Get LOTS of extra sandpaper if you get caught by mistake #2.
4. Don't waste your money on sandpaper, or the junk they make with glass. Garnet paper for the win, hands down!
5. Sand everything down smoooooth, the stain WILL enhance any scratches you may miss.
6. Perfection is impossible, that's why everything I make is "rustic"...it has the old used and imperfect look to it.
7. Just buy a damn wooden bed to begin with.

Anyhoo, I hope Erica likes it, it's something I've wanted to do for a long time, and now that she is on her way, well, the time was right. Now at least we can sit up in bed. The old tubes were a real pain the back and neck.

Enjoy, my love, this is for you.

Opie and Anthony...not for the faint of heart.

2008-02-06T21:25:00.000-05:00

This is the radio show I've been listening to daily. Enjoy folks :-D

Super Bowl Commercial

2008-02-04T21:13:00.001-05:00

Good thing the fate of the world isn't decided by sports games.

2008-02-03T23:00:00.001-05:00

Yes, I watched the Super Bowl. In a last minute goal thingy the Patriots LOST to the shit eating Giants. Who's stadium isn't even in NY it's in NJ same with the Jets. How can that be for NY team? Anyways, better luck next year Pats.

Poll Results

2008-01-31T21:49:00.000-05:00

How would you feel just before moving away from family and friends?

Good, great, finally!	0 (0%)
Meh, they never notice when I am around anyway.	0 (0%)
A blubbering wreck accompanied by boughts of panic attacks.	6 (100%)

Votes so far: 6
Poll closed

I'm a MySpace bitch now.

2008-01-31T21:38:00.000-05:00

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To all who couldn't get results for the "How many five year olds can you take on" I'm sorry. I really don't know what happened. I found it on someones MySpace and I can't remember where now.

Friggen MySpace. I never saw it coming but I am now sucked into the world of MySpacers. Why? Because you're not a good friend if you don't have MySpace. At least it seems that way anyways. I figured it would be a good way to keep in touch with people who don't do the whole blogging thing. Although there is some sort of blogging aspect to MySpace, it isn't nearly as bloggy as what we are participating in. It's mostly a social thing I gather. So, I broke down and made me a super lame MySpace page, complete with funky backdrop, media player with song, stats, and lo and behold actual friends.

I know I know folks, it goes against my grain to. But it had to be done, I had to break down.

*I'm not sure if the above picture is legal. I am positive if someone has a problem with my using MySpace's logo on my blog they won't hesitate to let me know.**

2008-01-29T20:08:00.001-05:00

Poll Results

2008-01-22T20:29:00.000-05:00

If vegan foods weren't more expensive then regular foods would you make the switch? Absolutely! Better for the body, better for the animals.	1 (16%)
Naw, I like my man meat.	1 (16%)
half and half. Half healthy is better than not at all.	4 (66%)

Votes so far: 6
Poll closed

2008-01-22T20:19:00.000-05:00

I am so sad. I know I have wonderful things waiting for me at the end of this. But it's so hard leaving friends and friends that have become family over this past year. I feel like such a douchebag drifting in and out of peoples life like this. I hate the thought of not being able to see my friends everyday.

You people are probably thinking how lame I am for all this...because of the wonderful opportunity I have before me. Which I will be taking full advantage of. But not without a lot of sadness and guilt.

Anyway, that's enough for the evening.

2008-01-20T21:44:00.001-05:00

2008-01-17T19:43:00.001-05:00

2008-01-17T19:15:00.001-05:00

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

MY VISA WAS GRANTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Random photos

2008-01-15T20:23:00.001-05:00

Sorry cow milk, our relationship has to end, I'm with Soy milk now.

2008-01-14T21:05:00.000-05:00

So this past week or so I've caught up with some friends I used to go to high school with via the internet. It's been shocking at best and slightly disturbing as well. Dredging up old memories for me can be hard from time to time. Especially when I was so close with these people and we drifted apart as we did. It really wasn't for any particular reason just life taking us down very different paths.

I am happy though, to be caught up with my friend Renee. We were the goofiest bunch of idiots together always being loud and boisterous not giving a fuck about what other people had to say about us. Now she is living in the city with another friend of mine from high school and living our dream when we were kids. Personally now, I wouldn't live in the city if you paid me. But it's awesome she is making things happen there.

There was also discovery that the guy I went to the prom with is two hairs shy of being famous. He's a successful sculpture, video producer, and big time animal activist. It's so weird to see some of the videos that he has produced, Some of the artistic ideas that come flowing from his brain. I keep thinking, was he like this when we were friends in high school? I knew he was incredibly talented, but I guess I couldn't see farther than where we were at the time.

Anyway, I was watching one of his friends "vegan parenting" videos and became interested in the idea of Soy milk. What struck me was a women was talking about cow milk. She said "cow milk is meant for baby cows, not for human consumption" I thought to myself, it only makes sense! So tonight my roommate was telling me about how her baby has been getting rashes because of my roommate drinking cows milk (she's breast feeding so whatever mum eats baby eats in a way) so she had decided she was going to try out Soy milk. So, that's when I decided if she buys, I will try it, if it's good, I will drink it in substitution for cows milk.

She just got home from the grocery about a half an hour ago, let me tell you. Soy milk is YUMMY. It sort of has a rice pudding taste. With out the lumps of rice of course. It even comes in chocolate and vanilla. I think it is going to be well worth the extra couple of bucks. Although I am not willing to go 100% vegan. I think it's a fantastic alternative to cows milk. Especially with all the hormones they are injecting into cows now, to make the produce more milk or grow bigger in general.

So, KUDOS Soy milk. Erica is on your side.

*I am sure the opinion I expressed here is not necessarily one that Mik will agree with. I think if he tastes Soy milk though he will thoroughly enjoy it and make the switch with me. I am just crossing my fingers that Australia has jumped on the Soy milk wagon and it isn't hard to find.

Whose the bomb? I'M THE BOMB!

2008-01-08T20:10:00.001-05:00

Yes, I know I'm a total adolescent. I love video games what can I say. I bought this less than two weeks ago for my DS and what do you know I beat it! It's the only Mario Bros. I've ever beaten so it's quite an accomplishment for me. I know I know it's no Nobel Peace Prize. I take what I can get though. It's the little victories.

Love love love LOVE this painting.

2008-01-07T21:05:00.001-05:00

Such a dramatic depiction. Arms outstretched to save this human from utter and most imminent obliteration. The shark is so close to that mans head it's nerve racking. I wonder if this is a painting done in the memory of something that had really happened? If it did really happen what a traumatic experience.

Poll Results

2008-01-03T20:12:00.000-05:00

Your New Years happenings... Going out and getting liquored beyond recognition.	0 (0%)
Sitting at home watching the ball drop with a box of tissues.	3 (50%)
Spending it with the man/girl of your dreams.	2 (33%)
Running naked through Time Square screaming "The end is near"	1 (16%)

Change your vote
Votes so far: 6
Days left to vote: 2

Random Paintings and Questions...

2008-01-02T21:25:00.001-05:00

She looks so innocent, and then you look at her hand and what she has in it. Do you think she was mad? Or was it an calculated act or revenge?

My Favorite Deftones Song Ever.....Passenger Featuring Maynard

2008-01-01T22:04:00.000-05:00

Worktime ramblings

2008-01-01T09:36:00.001-05:00

Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue)

2007-12-30T19:29:00.001-05:00

I am quickly moving up in the world of technology. Last night I bought an MP3 player. This is the one that was settled on and it seems like it has everything one would need for a basic MP3. Knowing practically nothing about these sorts of things I am hoping it meets all of my expectations of an MP3 player. It'll be a lot nicer to transfer all of my CDs onto this tiny piece of Chinese plastic. I am sure as well it will come in handy on the plane ride. When I do buy a car it'll be better than the radio could ever be.

Anyway, that's all for now. I may try to find some inspirational photos to post up tonight. I've been feeling a lack of inspiration. It's sad. It makes me anxious. It makes me want to bust out of this bitch of a haze.

Take care folks!

-BP

Cool or Not?

2007-12-29T08:08:00.000-05:00

Ok, so today I mentioned to Erica (I'm not how this topic got raised in the first place)about making a lamp out of old CD's and DVD's, or what are commonly called coasters from failed burning etc.
Laugh at me she did...then threatened to "accidentally" break it if I did make one:(
Now, from these pictures (which are not mine incidentally), I'd like peoples opinions about said subject. Please even ask other people who are not visitors to this blog. Would you have something like this in your lounge room or wherever?

Bubbles montage (Trailer Park Boys)

2007-12-25T20:58:00.000-05:00

2007-12-17T21:08:00.001-05:00

Asshole of the week award goes out to...

2007-12-17T20:22:00.000-05:00

All the people who snow blow or get their driveways plowed and block the sidewalk. Today was terrible walking to and from work. All these douchebags blocking the sidewalk with their knee deep snow piles and in some cases in some spots chin deep. Apparently they don't think people actually walk anywhere in the winter and the sidewalk doesn't need to be cleared. Walking through snow like that is like walking through COLD sand. My legs were frozen by the time I got home. I thought for sure there would be frostbite involved.

Anyway, props go out to the guy on the corner of one of the streets that I walk down. He makes a nice clear path on the side walk. He's a nice old guy who actually offered me a ride one day when it was raining. But you know, your inner child kicks in and says, don't accept rides from strangers. No matter how sweet and innocent they look.

Oh yah, another positive was....I only worked until 5 today!!!!!!!!!!! I love working a whole hell of a lot more when I don't have to work sweat shop hours.

2007-12-16T21:54:00.001-05:00

Poll results......... Charcoal, black and crispy, clunks when dropped.	0 (0%)
Shoe leather, has a little flex and moisture and is chewy.	5 (45%)
Slightly pink, oozes a little, nice and tender.	6 (54%)
Moo, it kicks you and runs away when you stick a fork in it.	0 (0%)

Votes so far: 11
Poll closed

Random photos

2007-12-16T21:45:00.001-05:00

Update on the ankle.

2007-12-12T22:40:00.000-05:00

Emily asked how the ol' ankle's doing. So, I must oblige. My ankle is still a bit swollen and sore. It's probably because I have about zero time to rest it. Being on your feet 12+ hours a day wouldn't help the healing situation. Anyway, that's all for now. I need to go to bed so I can turn around and get my sorry arse back to work in the morning. Hope everyones holiday is going swimmingly!

Interesting and offbeat Aussie stories.

2007-12-09T10:04:00.000-05:00

Kangaroo farts could fight global warming: scientists

Posted Thu Dec 6, 2007 1:19pm AEDT
Updated Thu Dec 6, 2007 2:28pm AEDT

Livestock passing wind contribute a surprisingly high percentage of total emissions. (File photo) (Getty Images: Phil Walter)

Australian scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep in a bid to cut the emission of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.

Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroos' flatulence contains no methane and scientists want to transfer that bacteria to cattle and sheep who emit large quantities of the harmful gas.

While the usual image of greenhouse gas pollution is a billowing smokestack pushing out carbon dioxide, livestock passing wind contribute a surprisingly high percentage of total emissions in some countries.

Queensland Government senior research scientist Athol Klieve says 14 per cent of emissions from all sources in Australia are from enteric methane from cattle and sheep.

"If you look at another country such as New Zealand, which has got a much higher agricultural base, they're actually up around 50 per cent," he said.

Researchers say the bacteria also makes the digestive process much more efficient and could potentially save millions of dollars in feed costs for farmers.

"Not only would they not produce the methane, they would actually get something like 10 to 15 per cent more energy out of the feed they are eating," Dr Klieve said.

Farming view

Even farmers who laugh at the idea of environmentally friendly kangaroo farts say that it is nothing to joke about, particularly given the devastating drought Australia is suffering.

"In a tight year like a drought situation, 15 per cent [more energy] would be a considerable sum," said farmer Michael Mitton.

But it will take researchers at least three years to isolate the bacteria before they can even start to develop a way of transferring it to cattle and sheep.

Another group of scientists has suggested Australians farm fewer cattle and sheep and just eat more kangaroos.

The idea is controversial but about 20 per cent of health-conscious Australians are believed to eat the national symbol already.

Peter Ampt, from the University of New South Wales's Institute of Environmental Studies, says the meat has health benefits.

"It's low in fat. It's got high protein levels. It's very clean," he said.

"It doesn't get drenched. It doesn't get vaccinated. It utilises food right across the landscape. It moves around to where the food is good. It's a good food."

- AFP

Prostitute offers sex for charity

Posted Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:06am AEDT

A high-class Chilean prostitute touched by a charity telethon's bid to raise money for handicapped children has stepped forward with her own contribution - 27 hours of sex.

That's how much paid sex work the escort, Maria Carolina, has said she wants to contribute to the Teleton association.

The money she earns from the marathon session, scheduled for November 30-December 1, will go to the charity, Ms Carolina said.

She said she would post a picture of the bank deposit slip on her website afterwards to dispel any doubts.

"I am going to contribute with my work to a purpose that touches me deeply," Ms Carolina said.

She has spread her message through several online sites and television programs.

But the administrator of the Teleton foundation, television presenter Mario Kreutzberger, has thrown cold water on the proposition, saying it falls well outside his moral guidelines and he cannot accept it.

Ms Carolina, though, said she was determined.

"How can someone question a person who wants to put her job at the service of a noble cause?" she asked.

- AFP

Wedding dresses, sitar up for grabs in 'dead letter' auction

Posted Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:16am AEDT

Two wedding dresses are among a range of unusual items up for sale today, at Australia Post's annual auction of undeliverable mail in Melbourne.

There will be 15,000 items auctioned, including a sitar, a saxophone, and 27 coffee machines.

Australia Post spokesman Don Elgin says the auction lots are just some of the 8,000 items posted every day without the correct address.

"Unfortunately people haven't found out about the addressee's correct address, they haven't put a return address on there and so they end up in what we call a dead letter office, basically the end of the road," he said.

Busting my ass and a clean bill of health.

2007-12-06T22:43:00.001-05:00

So false alarm I suppose. Went to the walk-in clinic today and they said. "Erica you have no blood in your urine." I asked him three times if he was sure. SO there you have it. I am healthy. As far as kidney health goes. Other than that though, on Monday or Tuesday, who knows now that the days blend together , but anyway, I was on my way to work and was so proud that I hadn't slipped and busted my ass (because the sidewalks were treacherously slippery) I was walking along and BOOM! I busted my ass so hard sprained my effing ankle, bloodied up my knees ( see photos above). At first I didn't think I could walk on it. But I said to myself OK get your effing ass up Erica, you CANNOT be late for this shitty retail job. So I got up, shook myself off. Bit my lip and pulled my scarf up under my eyes and cried hysterically all the way to work. I swear I didn't think I could stop really. My ankle is still screwed up and I stand on it all day because I have to. I don't know. I am really hating life right now. I just can't wait until I can move out of this place and finally just be happy.

K, so enough ranting. I'm done.

Goodnight folks and have a good rest of the week.

High Brow Humour...not.

2007-12-04T00:59:00.000-05:00

Jack was about to marry Jill and his father took him to one side and told him "when I married your mother, the first thing I did when we got home was take off my trousers and I gave them to your mother and told her to put them on . When she did, they were enormous on her and she said to me that she couldn't possibly wear them, as they were too large." I told her, "of course they're too big. I wear the trousers in this family and I always will.
"Ever since that day, we have never had a single problem."

Jack took his father's advice and as soon as he got Jill alone after the wedding, he did the same thing; took off his trousers, gave them to Jill and told her to put them on. Jill said that the trousers were too big and she couldn't possibly wear them.
"Exactly," replied Jack." I wear the trousers in this relationship and I always will. I don't want you to forget that."

Jill paused and removed her panties and gave them to Jack. "Try these on," she said, so he tried them on but they were too small.
"I can't possibly get into your knickers," said Jack.
"Exactly," replied Jill, "and if you don't change your fucking attitude, you never will."

Christmas lights and Snow

2007-12-02T17:23:00.001-05:00

I did have a picture of me with this big huge snow bank but I looked to chubs so I opted with this one. Enjoy.

Gettin around to that tag

2007-12-02T12:18:00.000-05:00

Provide a link to the person who tagged you, and spell out the rules of the meme on your blog.

Share 7 (seven) random and/or weird facts about yourself. (I believe this is the part that constitutes an actual meme)

Tag 7 (seven) random bloggers with this meme and post links to their blogs at the end of this post. (Free advertisement, and for some - a pain in the butt... from what I hear)

Let those who have been tagged know so by leaving a comment on their blog, and telling them where to find information regarding the meme they are now obliged to do.

REH from Ramblings Of A Madman was the one who tagged me for this beast.

*Note to reader, I know some or none of you may know these facts about me, I was just having a brain freeze so just take em as they come.

1. OK for the first one, I am going to go straight to the dirt. I've been married before. For less than a year I was married to a guy in the Army. I was young dumb and lonely. Surely no reasons to tie the knot. But such is life. You learn from your mistakes. Hopefully.

2. Pickles are my favorite food. MMMM Pickles.

3. Christmas used to be my favorite holiday. Until I started working retail and things started getting ridiculous.

4. I totally love Justin Timberlake. His voice is like an angel from up above.

5. Before work everyday, I watch cartoons. Mostly "Spongebob".

6. I was afraid to come back to the United States from Canada because I thought the world was going to end before Mik and I could end up together. Now I don't think that will happen until at least 2009.

7. I am afraid of the dark.

I am going to go with the random blog selections to pass the MEME along too.

http://astroskies.blogspot.com/
http://ykwang84.blogspot.com/
http://ghostparanormal.blogspot.com/
http://toxicmonday.blogspot.com/
http://martinacarlsson.blogspot.com/
http://allefam.blogspot.com/
http://ninetski.blogspot.com/

Phew that was harsh. That will be the one and only MEME thing I will do. The only reason I did do it is because the kind REH tagged me. Anyways, have a relaxing Sunday.

Last Post of NaBloPoMo

2007-11-30T22:13:00.000-05:00

Uh huh, that's what I got.

One more day of Nablopomo

2007-11-29T22:24:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow is the last day of the Nablopomo. Things got lame here quite a few times but what the hell we got through it didn't we.

Gangster YO

2007-11-28T22:16:00.000-05:00

Brr and Brr

Immigration Physical

2007-11-27T14:13:00.000-05:00

Today went OK I suppose. I was scared. Didn't want to go alone. I had to piss in a cup twice. They found blood in my urine. It could be a myriad of reasons. Another thing I have to be paranoid of. Anyways, that's all for now. Have a good Tuesday.

2007-11-26T16:14:00.000-05:00

Today was good. I cleaned all day though nothing better then the sheen of a clean and waxed floor. It was kind of payment for my roommate letting me borrow her vehicle for the immigration physical tomorrow. I just want to get it over with really. I am so nervous. Every time I have to go to the doctor for any reason I get nervous. Everything has been going so well with Mik and I, With the immigration progress. Anyway, I can't think of even the possibility of us not having a life together. It will and IS going to happen.

Happy Sunday

2007-11-25T20:15:00.000-05:00

Have a relaxing day folks. What did you do this lazy Sunday?

Baaad Morning

2007-11-24T23:39:00.001-05:00

The rest of my face edited for YOUR protection. This morning was rough. Real rough. I decided to take a photo for future reference. You know, if I'm ever crazy enough to work this much ever again. As you can clearly see, I am not a morning person. Ever.

Next year Christmas is cancelled.

2007-11-24T07:40:00.000-05:00

This is a just in case post. Because I don't know how long I can make it tonight before I can pull off a post. Don't want to break my NaBloPoMo streak. I swear, I should get the award for the most "just in case" posts. Anyways, have a good Saturday folks. Pray for me that I get through today without going hysterical.

2007-11-23T06:09:00.000-05:00

We now introduce Black Friday.

Holiday/Poll Results

2007-11-22T16:21:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

If you had enough money to go on month long vacation which would you choose?

Australia(Thats a given)	3 (25%)
Canada(Our friendly northern pals)	2 (16%)
Ireland(Kiss the Blarney Stone)	6 (50%)
Germany(Sprecht en si deutch)	2 (16%)
Denmark(Pickled herring anyone)	3 (25%)
Africa(Let's try not to be mauled)	2 (16%)
England(Cheerios!)	3 (25%)
France(Gay Paris)	2 (16%)
Japan(:Shrugs:Bonzai trees?)	2 (16%)
Mexico(Montazumas Revenge!!!)	1 (8%)
Egypt(Walk like an Egyptian)	1 (8%)

Votes so far: 12
Poll closed

The Dreaded Black Friday Is Arriving At A Mall Near You!

2007-11-21T22:54:00.000-05:00

So, the plan for tonight is to stay up late. Which can be anywhere from 12am on. Depends on how long Burger King coffee lasts in my blood stream. Then, in the morning I am one of those crazy idiots who gets up early to watch the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on t.v.. Then I make my cheesecake and it's nap time for this biatch. Because Lord knows, the real madness will begin for me 8 am Friday effing morning.

I work both shitty jobs and I know I harp on work quite a bit but good Lord holidays suck. People are mean. Greedy. Companies are both. Who wants to deal with that kind of BS when the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy.

Maybe I bit off more then I can chew this year with two jobs working maniacal hours. Because I know about halfway through December I am going to snap and go hysterical about something or another. I will just excuse myself politely and walk off sobbing. That's how things usually go with me. Then after that I try and get myself together, or my boss will feel bad and send me home.

Well, anyways, I know this post is a bit incomplete, but it's all I got for tonight. Have a good night everyone. Take care YO!

PS REH from the madman ramble he's got to work on Thanksgiving. That poor sap:(. I'd go on strike for sure. They better be paying you mucho overtime guy!

PPS We will touch on the mental illness of black Friday shoppers on Friday possibly. Depending on how dead I am from working a fourteen hour day.

Working With Wimmen.

2007-11-20T22:36:00.000-05:00

I swear it, working with a bunch of women makes me want to rip my hair out. It was the same at my former other job and it's the same here. It always makes me feel like I am back in high school. With all the yapping and gossiping sometimes it's hard to keep things straight. I just want to go to work, do my job, and a have a couple of laughs with my co-workers and customers. It never ends up that way though. There always has to be some sort of crazed drama. Today it was the schedule.
My manager has the authority to make up the schedule. But people get all pissy about it because it's not done to their specifications. Then she always has the DM, RM and assistant DM breathing down her neck and making her change it millions of times. So not only is she pissed off so is everyone else because they have to keep changing their work schedule.

When I try and defend her, I get the "you don't have to defend her" crap. Usually what then comes out of my mouth is, I'm not defending anyone. I just want to work in a peaceful situation. I am tired as hell at the end of the day as it is and the last thing I want to deal with is a bunch of cranky old bitches griping over the schedule.

Anyways, that's my post for the evening! Ten more days and NaBloPoMo is done. Lord knows I might not post for a little while after that. Especially considering the hours I am going to be keeping.

Sunday Dinner and Monday Lazy Bastardness...

2007-11-19T19:31:00.001-05:00

Me hiding behind Jakey. Monday laziness.

I made a meat pie for last nights dinner. It came out great except for a couple of over done parts on the crust. I used ground turkey meat instead of ground beef this time. Other than that I use onions, assorted spices, and loads of cottage cheese. It may sound gross but the cottage cheese melts like ricotta cheese.

Horses Arse

2007-11-18T15:37:00.000-05:00

I know the lack of decent posts during this month has made it somewhat painful to read my blog. But such is life when I work a million hours a week and I feel less then creative when it's time to make such said posts.

I haven't even really been able to have a meaningful talk with Mik because I am practically snoring half the time he calls. We just hold on to the fact that this is almost over. Australian adventures will begin. Then I will have some really exciting posts for you.

Anyway, I see on the poll above no one wants to go to Canada! Poor ol' Canada.

It's a fellow bloggers birthday today so be sure to wish R.E.H a happy birthday over at "Ramblings of a Madman".

A post for a post

2007-11-17T22:34:00.000-05:00

Juuust in case....

2007-11-16T08:32:00.000-05:00

Here's some friendly neighborhood photos just in case I am too bloody tired to make a post tonight. I have a couple of long days today and tomorrow, so Lord knows how I will feel. Especially since I can't shake this damn cold. Have a good Friday folks. Be kind to your local retail slaves!

Nothing to say...

2007-11-15T01:21:00.000-05:00

I have nothing to say...or post.
But I suppose in posting that very simple fact instantly negates the initial premise of my statement. If in fact I did not really have anything to say, then I really wouldn't be making this post.
If one then takes that further, anyone who reads this post could also come to the conclusion that...why the fuck is he bothering to post anything then? I have no idea.
But it seems for somebody who has nothing to say or post about, he sure has said a lot, but the quality of the said post doesn't say a lot about whatever it is he may or may not have anything to say about, umm and furthermore, umm........... Forget it. It wasn't worth saying.

Enough said.

Photo Post

2007-11-14T13:40:00.001-05:00

Get Ready For Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits

2007-11-13T19:29:00.000-05:00

Pineapple Upside-Down Biscuits

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show:	Paula's Home Cooking
Episode:	Cooking with Kids

1 (10-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
10 maraschino cherries
1 (12-ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 count)Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Grease 10 cups of a muffin tin. Strain the can of crushed pineapple, save juice for later. Combine the pineapple, sugar, and butter, and mix well. Divide the pineapple mixture among the muffin cups. Place a cherry in the center of each muffin cup, making sure cherry hits bottom of cup. Place 1 biscuit in each cup on top of sugar and pineapple mixture. Spoon 1 teaspoon reserved pineapple juice over each biscuit. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Cool for 2 minutes. Invert the pan onto a plate to release the biscuits. Serve warm.

Day by day by day by day.....

2007-11-12T19:14:00.000-05:00

Things were good today. Relaxed a lot. Of course I am still sick. The worst part, it's the beginning of the work week. Same old shit it seems.

I made my appointment for the immigration physical today. What a pain in the ass it is. First off I have to get all the way over to Buffalo for it. Then, the doctor only does physicals on Tuesdays. They are booked up until the 27th. How effing inconvenient. On top of it, I may have to take part of the test at a later date. They government physicians sure aren't in any hurry. Plus, they are going to charge me 350$. Which I suppose is peanuts compared to how much Mik has shelled out for immigration costs, which I think ranks up there to about 3000$ so far. It's all craziness. I can't wait to get it over with. So I can finally get on with my life.

In honor of the "Wizard Of OZ" TBS marathon.

2007-11-11T22:28:00.000-05:00

2007-11-11T20:25:00.001-05:00

I am really lucky to have Mik. I had a bit of a cry last night after I got home from work, I was sick and tired. It was just a hard night for me in general. I really loved the fact that after I was done being hysterical, Mik said to me: thank you for sharing that with me. Meaning my cry. To me that was so amazing. So sensitive. Romantic and beautiful. As I've stated hundreds of times, I am such a lucky girl to have a man that thanks me after I cry, instead of tear my down, or tell me to stop being a baby.

Cutting It Close

2007-11-10T22:37:00.000-05:00

Well, it's about an hour and half til the day is over with. I seriously am getting lame with this NaBloPoMo. It's just hard when I work a zillion hours a day. Let me tell you Christmas really takes it out of you.

Oh and by they way, Santa Claus came to mall today. Aren't you just thrilled to death.

To reiterate Rich (http://beantowncaffe.blogspot.com/) HO HO Freaking HO.

Holy Crap I Almost Forgot

2007-11-09T22:27:00.000-05:00

So's I'm sittin' here talkin to Mik. An I think to myself. HOLY CRAP, I need to make a post before I forget!

So here we go. Today was alright, got up at the arse crack of dawn, even though I didn't have to, just to hear Mik's voice. Was, pretty relaxing for awhile after that, then I got wicked tired. So I took me a nap, I never take naps either. So it was kind of nice. Until I had to wake up. Boy was I groggy. But I got through work nonetheless. Boy the ladies I work with are absolutely nutty, older women too! You'd never think. Although it is contagious, it keeps me going with my energy level. Especially after working the whole day and being zombified from crazy mall goers.

Anyways, that's my post for the night, lame, yes I know. But alas, I have kept the NaBloPoMo streak going!!!

Early Morning Posting

2007-11-08T07:47:00.000-05:00

So, I am posting this morning because I have to work late tonight. I'm pretty paranoid of missing a day for the NaBloPoMo thing.

Yesterday was a really awesome day. I love working my second job. The ladies I work with are usually pretty fun and always entertaining. The stupid truck didn't end up arriving until 11am and so we had to sit around from 8am until then scratching our bums. Was alright though because in the end I got up enough guts to ask for 20 more cents per hour. An what the hell do you know I got it! The Regional manager said it was because I did such a great job last year. I did do a good job last year, I even blew the manager out of the water during a secret shop she got a 60% and I got a crisp, clean, and beautiful, 100%!

I aim for the same this year. Just, I hope that I won't be too tired from working my day job to treat customers like gold. Everything should be alright, considering it's mostly old jolly people that come up and want to be waited on. I get along with those types pretty darn well. Even if I don't I can fake it. :D

Anyway, it's about 8, I need to get my arse up and start getting ready for work. Have a great Thursday everyone!

Emergency Post

2007-11-07T16:09:00.001-05:00

K so this is my emergency post. In case I forget to make a post tonight due to exhaustion.

I know I know I am totally laming out on this NaBloPoMo thing. But I really really am trying.

Poll/Update On Meh Day

2007-11-06T18:46:00.000-05:00

Who else sleeps on their stomach!? I want to know, I thought I was the only weirdo that slept on their stomach.

Other than that, my day was a normal day I suppose. I actually personalized four ornaments. It, was scary. I showed the people really quickly and shoved it in a gift bag. They seemed to be pleased. Next time I am on I will take a photo of an ornament I personalized. Good news though, I found out once it starts getting busier, there is a designated register person and designated personalization experts, which I will be hoping and praying I won't be.

Anyways, I'm tired. Hope everyone else's Tuesday was A-OK.

Back to work

2007-11-06T09:09:00.000-05:00

Back to work today, I haven't been since Thursday.

It should be fun really seeing as I have no idea how to run their register, or how much anything is. It's probably going to be quite interesting.

Just keep my in your thoughts folks. I know it's a hard thing to ask since well we don't really know each other. But Lord knows I need good thoughts thrown my way to aid in my ornament personalization nightmare.

I am sure there will be an update at some point after my work day is over. Have a great Tuesday, and remember kids 49 more days til Christmas is OVER.

2007-11-05T16:12:00.000-05:00

I've got the blahs.

Church Lady I Am Not

2007-11-04T18:24:00.000-05:00

I skipped church again! I did feel guilty this morning, because I was up, I could have showered. But it's like, by the time church is done with I just want to come home and relax. Usually I am with my roommate and she has tons errands to run. It's just unbearable especially when she has her kids around, because most of the time they complain about being out etc. I always tell them they are lucky they aren't my kids because back in my day it was acceptable for children to get the beats.

Anyways, moving back onto topic, church will be a non-event for awhile, because of the whole retail slavery thing. Although, I have had a bunch of days off and I am dying to do some work again, I am sure that will change right quick consider I have to work tons this weekend.

Ah well, you're damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Nick Tahou-Garbage Plate

2007-11-03T17:56:00.001-04:00

Nick Tahou's is one of Rochester's must go restaurants. They aren't ritzy. More like a dive, but the food is outstanding, greasy, and huge proportions. It's noted to be one of the best places in Rochester to eat with people from all walks of life, including hookers and pimps. When we were there, there wasn't any of the sort, just a bunch of old timers hooting and hollering.

It was my second time, my roommates first time. The first time I went was with Mik and a few other church friends. It was an experience. We didn't go to the original we went to one close by here but. it was waaay greasier than the original.

Anyway, I ate my whole plate. I was starving and never ate lunch that day, but looordy was it good. Was I stuffed.

So, if you ever take a trip to Rochester, and you want to eat some greasy, locally historic food. Go on down to Nick Tahou's!

http://www.garbageplate.com/

2007-11-02T20:19:00.000-04:00

Photo Post

2007-11-02T20:13:00.000-04:00

Fridgedaire

2007-11-01T19:40:00.000-04:00

Oh by the way, if you all haven't noticed, there is a fridge at the bottom of my blog. Feel free to use it!

Nablopomo!!!

2007-11-01T19:09:00.000-04:00

My post for today is brief. Started with the Christmas ornaments today, was alright I really need to practice writing though. My handwriting sucks.

Anyway, for all of you who don't know Nablopomo is National Blog Posting Month. Make a post everyday for the month of November. So I will do my damnedest to try and post everyday.

Good luck to everyone participating.

Happy Anniversary Angel

2007-11-01T01:11:00.000-04:00

It's been two years already since we first bumped into one another on the internet Erica, and here we are, despite the distance, the heart ache, longing and pain, about to start our lives together, finally. I don't know what my life would be like now if I hadn't met you, but I do know my life is certainly richer and much happier with you in it.

I love you and adore you, my beautiful angel, and I can't think of anyone else I'd rather spend the rest of my life with.

Love you always, in all ways.

Mik

Halloween Photo Post

2007-10-31T20:47:00.000-04:00

Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds

2007-10-31T14:44:00.000-04:00

1/2 cup butterscotch caramel sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pumpkin seeds, roasted
1 cup almonds, crushed

Lightly coat baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large skillet, slowly melt the caramel sauce and sugar. When melted stir in cinnamon extract and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture reaches a temperature of 310 degrees F. Stir in pumpkin seeds until completely coated. Spread caramelized seeds onto the baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed almonds. Separate seeds with wooden spoon until cooled.

Cook's Notes:
Melted sugar is very hot. Please use extreme caution when handling and pouring. Pumpkin seeds may be purchased already roasted. If using the seeds from a jack-o-lantern, rinse and clean seeds. Place on a baking sheet, lightly coated with cooking spray, in a preheated 250 degree F oven. Roast seeds for about 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes. The actual seed of the pumpkin is inside the hull. The hull is edible.

Candy Apples

2007-10-31T11:17:00.001-04:00

My attempt at making candy apples. They look good. I haven't tried them yet, my roommates kids loved them. Anyway, Happy Halloween everyone.

World Series What?

2007-10-31T02:28:00.000-04:00

[rant]

Ok, so the other day I caught the arse end of the game between Boston Red Sox and who-ever, and as we all know Boston won.
Then I caught something one of the commentators said when the Sox won..."The Boston Red Sox are now World Series Champions!!!"
"World Series Champions?" I thought. "Don't you have to have teams competing that are from other nations for a winning team to be proclaimed WORLD Series Champions?"

I am the only one who is confused about this? Or is the MLB so full of shit and themselves that they think they ARE the world?

[/rant]

Hypodermic Needles and Pretty Leaves

2007-10-29T20:56:00.000-04:00

You know the town you live in has gone completely to shit when you start finding needles on the ground. I saw this one this morning on the way to work on a pretty busy street, in what I thought was a haven from all that bullshit. I swear I had flash backs of Canada and some of the crazy shennanagens I witnessed there. It also reminded me of an earlier post I did, about some crazy needle banger I used to know. It was a photo post but needles that have been used to shoot drugs are powerful in photos.

I thought the photo of the leaf was fitting, seeing as the veins of it were a beautiful green color. Love the leaf. Anyways have a good week folks.

Sunday Bakings

2007-10-29T12:16:00.000-04:00

Today I baked about two dozen muffins again. This time they came out way better then before. I am leaving you with the recipe this time. I didn't use the topping recipe though I just made my own glaze with powdered sugar, milk, margarine, salt, and vanilla. They came out AWESOME.

NEW YORK STATE APPLE MUFFINS

MUFFIN:

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. apples, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. walnuts
3 eggs
4 oz. cream cheese, cut in sm. pieces
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla

TOPPING:

1/2 c. walnuts
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. lemon peel, grated
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 oz. butter, melted

Combine topping ingredients, set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine salt, flour, sugars, spices, baking soda, set aside. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, cream cheese, butter and vanilla.

Add dry ingredients, a little at a time to the apple mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix. Portion batter into muffin paper, sprinkle with topping. Bake 20-30 minutes. Yield: 24 muffins.

Budgie Smuggler

2007-10-26T14:03:00.000-04:00

Ok folks the phrase for today is Budgie Smuggler. Which in Australianese means Speedos. According to a first hand source (Mik) this person says, the phrase came about when someone noticed that it looked like a man was smuggling Budgies (a small bird) down his pants whilst wearing Speedos. Personally I think it's the most hilarious phrase ever.

Use it folks, at least once today, make me proud.

One of these days....

2007-10-25T11:51:00.000-04:00

One of these days I will be on one of those planes, heading towards the land down under. Kangaroos, wallabees, monster mosquitos, and plague proportion bunny rabbits. Oh and not forget Mik. It seems like we've been waiting forever for the home stretch, now with in the next few months (probably February or somewhere around that) we will finally be together again. It will be like Christmas for me, the anticipation, the happiness.

I am sure some of you get bored with hearing about our little love thing. But I can't help it, I seriously have not been this happy in all my life. There's always one defining moment in someones life, weather it be to keep them alive, set them on a career path, or just a special moment that defines us. I swear it Mik is mine. Anyway, you just have to bear with me a few more months, then we will both be posting about my wild and wacky adventures in bizarro world.

Random Photos

2007-10-25T11:46:00.000-04:00

Kids Games And Cool Uniforms.

2007-10-23T02:37:00.000-04:00

Ok, Erica's been kinda bugging me to put some photos up of me playing paintball, because she thinks I look hot or something in my get up. So here you go baby, this is for you, and I apologize to anyone who thinks otherwise:P

Chiuaua's , Muffins And Tea

2007-10-22T12:56:00.000-04:00

That is what my weekend consisted of. Oh and laundry.

Buh Bye LB

2007-10-22T12:40:00.000-04:00

So, Friday was my last day at my other job. It was kinda sad but, in the long run I would have had to do it anyway. Besides they didn't pay me enough 7.15$ and one day a week is hardly enough for me. Although I do hate working at the mall and the masses are inherently stupid ( no offense ), it makes everything worth while when you go back to a job that pays you over 8 and hour and the people are good to you and Lord knows it's a lot nicer to work with people that don't treat you like shit. Especially when you have to be at the mall as much as I do.

Color Poll

2007-10-21T14:56:00.000-04:00

Ok so the above are a couple of photos of where Mik and I are going to have our reception if that helps in choosing a color for our wedding.

The plan is to get chair covers to brighten up things, as it is a bit dark in the room. As well as candles and loads of flowers.

Thanks for your help in choosing our wedding colors!

By the way if the colors I've chosen in the poll aren't in your ideas when you see the photos leave me a comment for your vote.

2007-10-21T00:34:00.000-04:00

There's A Rainbow In There Somewhere.

2007-10-21T00:29:00.000-04:00

A box of chocolates...

2007-10-20T03:20:00.000-04:00

So, today, finally, our application for Erica's Fiance Visa to move to South Australia has been submitted to the lawyer I hired back in March. I walked in with a stack of paperwork a good 8 inches thick. He will then put it all into order, fixing anything that needs it, then post it to Washington DC. He told me if we had really good luck, it could be approved in 2 months time, meaning Erica and I can once again have Valentines together...a more blissful two days I have never had in my whole entire life. I truly cannot wait.

It's been just over two years since Erica and I first met, online, by pure chance playing Yahoo! Literati, and here we are now hoping to get her over here with me, to start a new life together. Personally, I think she is one of the bravest people I've ever met, willing to give up everything she knows back in the US, family, friends, the place, everything, just to be with me. Just lil 'ol Me
For that I will be eternally grateful, and I will appreciate her, honour, love and adore her for the rest of her life, and I just want anyone who reads this blog to know that, for I am a man of my word, as Erica discovered when I came walking up the ramp way in Rochester airport back in February.
Taking that 10,000 mile flight was the best thing I've ever done in my life, meeting Erica in person for the first time was the best moment of my life, and when I first held her in my arms, I knew she was "The One".
If someone told me a few years back that come early '08 I'd be marrying an American lass that I'd met over the internet and fallen in love with, I would have laughed at them and told them to stop smokin' used toilet paper...it's funny where life takes you.

Just like Mr Gump said, "life is like a box of chocolates..."

Beautifully Profound

What a friggen week.

An actual post.

Otis.

The twelve apostles.

Fern babies

Wiiiiiiiiii.

Time does certainly fly.

Blogs, Married Life, and Primative Internet Services.

Much anticipated update!

Cleland Wildlife Park

Pre-Departure Update

Poll Results

MySpace yes or no?

Got Wood?

Opie and Anthony...not for the faint of heart.

Super Bowl Commercial

Good thing the fate of the world isn't decided by sports games.

Poll Results

How would you feel just before moving away from family and friends?

I'm a MySpace bitch now.

Poll Results

If vegan foods weren't more expensive then regular foods would you make the switch?

Random photos

Sorry cow milk, our relationship has to end, I'm with Soy milk now.

Whose the bomb? I'M THE BOMB!

Love love love LOVE this painting.

Poll Results

Random Paintings and Questions...

My Favorite Deftones Song Ever.....Passenger Featuring Maynard

Worktime ramblings

Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue)

Cool or Not?

Bubbles montage (Trailer Park Boys)

Asshole of the week award goes out to...

Random photos

Update on the ankle.

Interesting and offbeat Aussie stories.

Kangaroo farts could fight global warming: scientists

Farming view

Prostitute offers sex for charity

Wedding dresses, sitar up for grabs in 'dead letter' auction

Busting my ass and a clean bill of health.

High Brow Humour...not.

Christmas lights and Snow

Gettin around to that tag

Last Post of NaBloPoMo

One more day of Nablopomo

Gangster YO

Immigration Physical

Happy Sunday

Baaad Morning

Next year Christmas is cancelled.

Holiday/Poll Results

The Dreaded Black Friday Is Arriving At A Mall Near You!

Working With Wimmen.

Sunday Dinner and Monday Lazy Bastardness...

Horses Arse

A post for a post

Juuust in case....

Nothing to say...

Photo Post

Get Ready For Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits

Day by day by day by day.....

In honor of the "Wizard Of OZ" TBS marathon.

Cutting It Close

Holy Crap I Almost Forgot

Early Morning Posting

Emergency Post

Poll/Update On Meh Day

Back to work

Church Lady I Am Not

Nick Tahou-Garbage Plate

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Fridgedaire

Nablopomo!!!

Happy Anniversary Angel

Halloween Photo Post

Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds

Candy Apples