It’s like this. They’re all downtown planning on who’s going to get the money, who’s going to get the jobs, who’s going to get the housing. I feel anxiety; I ought to go now, hurry downtown to get in line – or something. But, someone told me, “Don’t go there. It’s a madhouse. There’s so many people pushing and shoving, looks to be a riot starting. Don’t go down there. Stay here and wait and see what happens.” Then, I’m nervous and I say, “I can’t sit and wait! Then they’ll blame me when I don’t get in line and I’m left out. This is what’s already happened to me. I’ve go to go – now.”
. . . To be continued.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
A personality test!
Please answer the following questions:
1. What are your 3 favorite colors?
2. What are 3 things you like in the world? What are 3 things you dislike in the world?
3. Where would you like to go? Why?
4. Where would you like to live? Why?
5. What would you like to be?
6. What sickness, ailment or injury bothers you the most?
7. What would be your ideal love?
8. Describe a loss in your life. How were you transformed?
9. What would you like to learn?
10. What is your goal for the new year?
11. What is your dream?
12. What are your fears?
All data will be taken from your answers to the above questions
and a personal reading given for you.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Traveling Tips
1. Travel light.
A killer suitcase, lap top and purse -- I nearly injured myself on arrival. So, at departure I left my lap top in its backpack behind. Looking back, I should have taken the lap top and left all the clothes and souvenirs!
2. Make sure you confirm your reservation.
". . . Something wrong with the card." I attempted to check in for my flight and was surprised to find that I hadn't paid for the trip (3 weeks ago). Now I either must pay 3 times the original rate or turn around and return to base with the killer suitcase. I paid!
3. Take plenty of money.
Be prepared, however, not to have your bank check cashed by a different bank. It helps to have someone put your check in their account. That way you get to beg for (your own) money all the time.
4. Take essentials:
Clothes and accessories a la season--
A good shaver--
One set of fluffy bath linen--
Comfortable walking shoes--
Foot therapy cream & pumice stone--
Sun repellent cream with natural mosquito repellent (lavender)--
Toothpaste/brush; cotton deodorant; favorite soap in dish; travel sized shampoo--
Woolite for handwashing clothing--
Pretty underwear--
Swimsuit + swim shorts + beach towel + sunscreen + sunglasses + flip flops--
Bag of meds including aspirin, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Tiger Balm (for bites), bandaids--
A wind jacket/raincoat; wool sweater--
A professional suit--
Sandals (for not burning the bottom of your bare feet when walking far)--
Or non-slippery boots--
Your resume (to seek employment)--
A copy of your credit report (to seek residence)--
Two forms of ID (State ID/license + passport)--
A credit card--
Your travel diary--
. . . etc, etc, etc.
5. Do not be negligent.
Don't lock your keys in the suitcase.
Don't forget your camera.
Pay attention to your money, wallet, purse, ticket.
Don't eat/drink anything that repels you.
Don't lower your standards (a slut) in order to be with another person.
Wear a watch that clearly shows the time.
Plan your trip.
Take a cell phone for emergencies.
Bring everybody back a souvenir -- don't be cheap.
Eat good, nourishing meals. Avoid snacks.
6. Have a good time!
Eat with the locals.
Take public transportation.
Go to the fair, the shore, the big city, go swimming!
Don't buy anything you already have.
Write things down so you don't forget. Plan your parties.
Take care of your body.
Pay attention to the minimal (flora & fauna).
Pay attention to the forces (thunder, danger, etc).
Buy things you need; buy others things that remind you of them.
Use a sunscreen. Wear a sunhat.
Don't forget your CD player, Gameboy or puzzle book.
Don't get into the habit of "eating yourself full". Eat in moderation.
Don't talk too much (a sign of nervousness). Avoid personal issues.
Don't sign any contracts (promises).
Don't go with somebody in his/her car (dependance).
Know what you want.
Do not make a hasty decision out of anger or fear.
Do not go along with someone "because you said you would". It's OK to change your mind.
Read/study a good map to plan your trip.
7. Friends/Relatives
Do they want you? -- If not, don't go.
Do they need you? -- If yes but you don't need them, don't go.
8. To be continued . . .
A killer suitcase, lap top and purse -- I nearly injured myself on arrival. So, at departure I left my lap top in its backpack behind. Looking back, I should have taken the lap top and left all the clothes and souvenirs!
2. Make sure you confirm your reservation.
". . . Something wrong with the card." I attempted to check in for my flight and was surprised to find that I hadn't paid for the trip (3 weeks ago). Now I either must pay 3 times the original rate or turn around and return to base with the killer suitcase. I paid!
3. Take plenty of money.
Be prepared, however, not to have your bank check cashed by a different bank. It helps to have someone put your check in their account. That way you get to beg for (your own) money all the time.
4. Take essentials:
Clothes and accessories a la season--
A good shaver--
One set of fluffy bath linen--
Comfortable walking shoes--
Foot therapy cream & pumice stone--
Sun repellent cream with natural mosquito repellent (lavender)--
Toothpaste/brush; cotton deodorant; favorite soap in dish; travel sized shampoo--
Woolite for handwashing clothing--
Pretty underwear--
Swimsuit + swim shorts + beach towel + sunscreen + sunglasses + flip flops--
Bag of meds including aspirin, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Tiger Balm (for bites), bandaids--
A wind jacket/raincoat; wool sweater--
A professional suit--
Sandals (for not burning the bottom of your bare feet when walking far)--
Or non-slippery boots--
Your resume (to seek employment)--
A copy of your credit report (to seek residence)--
Two forms of ID (State ID/license + passport)--
A credit card--
Your travel diary--
. . . etc, etc, etc.
5. Do not be negligent.
Don't lock your keys in the suitcase.
Don't forget your camera.
Pay attention to your money, wallet, purse, ticket.
Don't eat/drink anything that repels you.
Don't lower your standards (a slut) in order to be with another person.
Wear a watch that clearly shows the time.
Plan your trip.
Take a cell phone for emergencies.
Bring everybody back a souvenir -- don't be cheap.
Eat good, nourishing meals. Avoid snacks.
6. Have a good time!
Eat with the locals.
Take public transportation.
Go to the fair, the shore, the big city, go swimming!
Don't buy anything you already have.
Write things down so you don't forget. Plan your parties.
Take care of your body.
Pay attention to the minimal (flora & fauna).
Pay attention to the forces (thunder, danger, etc).
Buy things you need; buy others things that remind you of them.
Use a sunscreen. Wear a sunhat.
Don't forget your CD player, Gameboy or puzzle book.
Don't get into the habit of "eating yourself full". Eat in moderation.
Don't talk too much (a sign of nervousness). Avoid personal issues.
Don't sign any contracts (promises).
Don't go with somebody in his/her car (dependance).
Know what you want.
Do not make a hasty decision out of anger or fear.
Do not go along with someone "because you said you would". It's OK to change your mind.
Read/study a good map to plan your trip.
7. Friends/Relatives
Do they want you? -- If not, don't go.
Do they need you? -- If yes but you don't need them, don't go.
8. To be continued . . .
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Summertime
Pepper's Penna Dutch: "Con stu nikka funga? Ja, vonce ni hakka blighma."
Don't it feel good!
"Finlay" sitting in front of me. Right on!
The most gorgeous smile I ever received was from "CM Punk".
=Positively . . . 11th & Walnut=
Furnished room sans kitchen and bath
In a good area (close to everything)
With a picture of lions on the wall (Leo?)
And a busted window --
$105/wk + 2 wks security @ 3 mo lease.
I opted for the motel out in the boonies
Featuring free WIFI
At a reduced rate!
=Boozer bus=
And, now the gang from the "boozer bus"
Traveling to Wildwood, NJ:
I saw my women bamboozled by a smooth-talking
Fudge salesman -- 2 fer --
However, the place stank!
Later I went to the Boardwalk to buy James & Douglas.
Our fearless leader got into such a heated argument
With the motel manager over check-out time
On the last day!
Our bus stopped on the way home at another motel
Looking like it was on stilts (too many steps!);
Pepper says, "No way I'm staying at a hotel without a swimming pool!"
The gang forced to move out; nixed going to 2 fer fudge.
"In Heaven there is no beer
That's why we drink it here . . ."
Where's my Yuengling?!
=My big sister + her slang = trouble 4 me=
"Dive" = a dump, usually an apartment
"Going over big" = a flop!
"Shoots herself in the foot" = makes bad decisions
"Dolly Andy" = Dolly Ann (me, a tomboy?)
"Gedeen" = (Geraldine) A blooper
"Boozer bus" = a holiday busload of funny ladies with a constant supply of alcohol (beer) and snacks
. . . to be continued.
=The new Fairgrounds=
. . . out in the boonies
Two buggies in the parking lot
One price -- all rides (fast + furious)
One ride is all I could stand --
I was "tilt-o'whirled"!
Barnyard visiting:
The pigs were my favorite -- pretty, large, intelligent
French-fried sweet potato fries
And a candy apple were my fare
The lush green grass -- and a Coca-Cola
To settle my stomach.
=Bed bugs!=
Crawling up through the quilted coverlet
In my motel bed!
Stinking of blood
As I crushed one between my fingernails.
Sex, I believe
Is drawing them --
Sex and urine.
What a bunch of slobs!
Strewn butts all over the cobblestones
The owner stooping to pick them up.
Why can't they use a can?
Truckers, workers, folks in limbo
Using and discarding
Like there's no tomorrow.
Those are my underwear
Drying in the shower
I brought pretty undies
And washed my clothes by hand in the sink.
Peanut butter sandwiches + chocolate milk,
Good's potato chips 3 for a dollar,
Tastykakes + tea,
Spinach salad greens, tomato + croutons
With a nice big carrot,
And my bottle of Royal Rouge
From the winery.
What happened to my sugar diet!
=Pushing buttons=
All the way up to the mountains
And I felt like I had my ass kicked
For being there
The guest of honor!
She snobbed me so bad (good)
I ran away --
I was scared alone (I'd never been)
And no fun coming
Until I watched the divers,
Diverse people
Jumping into the pool.
I marvelled -- I couldn't do it!
I was afraid (of hurting my bones).
And, a second time
She snobbed me
Like I wasn't there or something.
Why, oh why, couldn't someone
Have cancelled this outing
Before it told me to go home
And count on no one else!
I'm leaving there
In a much too big way.
=USAir=
Same card, same number
Only it's costing me more $
To fly back.
"A problem with the card."
I had called just to make sure
And I thought it had gone through
Come to find, when I tried to check in,
No go!
I had to buy another ticket
Full price.
Oh, well,
At least I don't have to go through Las Vegas!
If this was an omen
To bring me back
It didn't work.
Something in me is pushing me forwards
Just keep going.
Dad called me earlier.
I don't know what is in store for me now.
Ten weeks I'd been in the county
Thunderstorms, sumac trees
And homes to many, no longer to me.
Don't it feel good!
"Finlay" sitting in front of me. Right on!
The most gorgeous smile I ever received was from "CM Punk".
=Positively . . . 11th & Walnut=
Furnished room sans kitchen and bath
In a good area (close to everything)
With a picture of lions on the wall (Leo?)
And a busted window --
$105/wk + 2 wks security @ 3 mo lease.
I opted for the motel out in the boonies
Featuring free WIFI
At a reduced rate!
=Boozer bus=
And, now the gang from the "boozer bus"
Traveling to Wildwood, NJ:
I saw my women bamboozled by a smooth-talking
Fudge salesman -- 2 fer --
However, the place stank!
Later I went to the Boardwalk to buy James & Douglas.
Our fearless leader got into such a heated argument
With the motel manager over check-out time
On the last day!
Our bus stopped on the way home at another motel
Looking like it was on stilts (too many steps!);
Pepper says, "No way I'm staying at a hotel without a swimming pool!"
The gang forced to move out; nixed going to 2 fer fudge.
"In Heaven there is no beer
That's why we drink it here . . ."
Where's my Yuengling?!
=My big sister + her slang = trouble 4 me=
"Dive" = a dump, usually an apartment
"Going over big" = a flop!
"Shoots herself in the foot" = makes bad decisions
"Dolly Andy" = Dolly Ann (me, a tomboy?)
"Gedeen" = (Geraldine) A blooper
"Boozer bus" = a holiday busload of funny ladies with a constant supply of alcohol (beer) and snacks
. . . to be continued.
=The new Fairgrounds=
. . . out in the boonies
Two buggies in the parking lot
One price -- all rides (fast + furious)
One ride is all I could stand --
I was "tilt-o'whirled"!
Barnyard visiting:
The pigs were my favorite -- pretty, large, intelligent
French-fried sweet potato fries
And a candy apple were my fare
The lush green grass -- and a Coca-Cola
To settle my stomach.
=Bed bugs!=
Crawling up through the quilted coverlet
In my motel bed!
Stinking of blood
As I crushed one between my fingernails.
Sex, I believe
Is drawing them --
Sex and urine.
What a bunch of slobs!
Strewn butts all over the cobblestones
The owner stooping to pick them up.
Why can't they use a can?
Truckers, workers, folks in limbo
Using and discarding
Like there's no tomorrow.
Those are my underwear
Drying in the shower
I brought pretty undies
And washed my clothes by hand in the sink.
Peanut butter sandwiches + chocolate milk,
Good's potato chips 3 for a dollar,
Tastykakes + tea,
Spinach salad greens, tomato + croutons
With a nice big carrot,
And my bottle of Royal Rouge
From the winery.
What happened to my sugar diet!
=Pushing buttons=
All the way up to the mountains
And I felt like I had my ass kicked
For being there
The guest of honor!
She snobbed me so bad (good)
I ran away --
I was scared alone (I'd never been)
And no fun coming
Until I watched the divers,
Diverse people
Jumping into the pool.
I marvelled -- I couldn't do it!
I was afraid (of hurting my bones).
And, a second time
She snobbed me
Like I wasn't there or something.
Why, oh why, couldn't someone
Have cancelled this outing
Before it told me to go home
And count on no one else!
I'm leaving there
In a much too big way.
=USAir=
Same card, same number
Only it's costing me more $
To fly back.
"A problem with the card."
I had called just to make sure
And I thought it had gone through
Come to find, when I tried to check in,
No go!
I had to buy another ticket
Full price.
Oh, well,
At least I don't have to go through Las Vegas!
If this was an omen
To bring me back
It didn't work.
Something in me is pushing me forwards
Just keep going.
Dad called me earlier.
I don't know what is in store for me now.
Ten weeks I'd been in the county
Thunderstorms, sumac trees
And homes to many, no longer to me.
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