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from justjones :
Hey Englishsucks...yeah, I've been emailing him but not getting a response. I'll keep trying. The site doesn't let me upgrade to Gold, he must not be doing that anymore. Starting to panic...
from englishsucks :
Sorry for a dumb question but have you tried emailing [email protected]? I haven’t email in decades so if andrew’s email address still valid, keep emailing Andrew like 2 times a week until he answers lol maybe he can fix that link problems, so you can download your entries.
from englishsucks :
hello there!! you definitely have to be gold member to download your archive. I hope Andrew will respond to you soon!!
from whystinger :
There is a way to download your diary, I don't remember if you have to be a gold member or not. If you can't find it, let me know and when I get back I will look for the directions. If the directions don't work, try emailing Andrew, it is a bit hit or miss.
from issfeyers :
I used to read your diary years ago and would like to read it again. I am trying to access it but it says I need a username and password. When I entered my diaryland and password it still will not let me in. Is there a special one just for your site? [email protected]
from violetwoman :
Kim, darling, can you make a stamp for us? email me at [email protected] thanks!
from violetwoman :
Kim! How nice of you to drop by! I am SO jealous of your toasty-warm weather. Sooooo jealous.... Glad things are looking up for you and you're feeling good - keep it up!
from my5cents :
when people stop blogging on a regular basis, I figure their real life has become more important and usually that is a good thing. Congrats. on the artistic part of your life getting bigger. You sound very content and that is so good.
from my5cents :
Lots of women are like your Sis.....go back to what they know - no matter how bad it may be. So, could you do the permanent makeup thing yourself? You have a lot of various things to do and then also keep your homelife going too. Congrats on the success of your stamping business.
from violetwoman :
Hey Zombie-Hottie! Okay, I finally figured it out that you're posting at your other blog regularly! So, I will check in much more often. It's a pain that I can't comment there, however, grrr. Unless I sign up, that is. Congrats on the stamp sales - they are awesome. Love your mom's tattoo - too bad you couldn't give me one - sure could use permanent eye-liner, too. And btw, too funny you couldn't sleep with Jim when you thought he'd ralph. And earplugs yet! :)
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, just read your other blog. Great interview, btw. I hope that business increases from that exposure. I got a laugh reading about all your dogs. My God! Seven dogs in the house, AND your mother???? Do you still have your sanity? And ahem, what about THIS blog? I want to hear about all the fun!
from my5cents :
Guess it is a good thing that you got your makeup tattooed because it sounds like you won't have time for any of that now. I hope your sister can be strong and get him out of the house....has she considered reporting him to the police? Lots of luck with the dogs....you really are a glutton for punishment. I expect the lack of dog training calls is due to the economy right now. Maybe after the election in November, people will settle down and get on with their lives no matter who is elected. Good luck
from polly-esther :
Ugh -- meth?? That's horrible. I hope things improve for Sissy. I'm glad your new addition is doing better. You definitely have your hands full with everything!!!
from my5cents :
Yes, you HAVE been busy! Hope it all works out for you and that all your efforts pay off. The dog sounds very nice but I understand that the cost of having another pet can be expensive. Good luck
from violetwoman :
Heya Kim, I've dropped in a few times at your other site now.. Great stamps! I like the rooster! What on earth is ETSY, anyway?
from my5cents :
sounds like you made the right choice in getting away from Sissy and BD....I expect that going into business for yourself will be better in the long run. It is hard when it is a family member to watch the descruction go down. I expect once the shit hits the fan again, she will be calling you for help. THAT is when it gets tough....hard to stay clear of other people's business when you can see where it is headed.
from violetwoman :
Kim, could I have your blogspot link, please?
from my5cents :
I sure hope the antibiotics get rid of that cold very soon. Here it is still summer and you are sick with a cold. Sounds like your life is going to get busier. Good luck.
from violetwoman :
Sounds like you've got a similar version of Simon's cold - right down to the muffled, dizzy part. I hope you're feeling better very soon, darling.
from my5cents :
sounds it has been rough around your house for awhile. Having someone else's dog to be trained can't be much help when you are sicker than a....well...than a dog! Hope things start picking up for you soon
from my5cents :
Good luck with all the new endeavors....sounds like a good way to make money but a hard way as well. I bet you will have Brook trained in no time. But I am wondering how it will be with her real owner once the dog goes back home.
from my5cents :
Glad to hear the eye surgery went well. Sounds like the second customer thought she could get her money back after all you did for her. Lots of people these days are doing everything they can to get money and/or refunds.
from violetwoman :
Congrats on your eye surgery - I'm so jealous! It must be like a miracle, my God, I can't even imagine how wonderful it must feel. Yay, Kim!
from my5cents :
by now, your surgery should be done...I hope you are happy with the results.
from polly-esther :
I think you look great in glasses! Good luck with the Lasik surgery. It will definitely be a life changing experience. I wish I could get it, but my vision is so bad that I'd still need glasses or contacts afterwards. Make sure to write about how it goes!
from my5cents :
i guess if the worst thing is that you have to wear glasses and be carded too, life isn't too bad!
from my5cents :
Good luck with the surgery, I have always been afraid to try it.....but I am sure in your area, the surgery has been perfected and is nearly a routine procedure.
from my5cents :
Sounds like you made a good decision in the partial refund...you sure didn't need any Crazy Lady giving you grief. Some people just push to see how far they can go before the other side gives up. Congratulations on the selling of another painting and the work on the stamps....Sounds like you are keeping really busy.
from my5cents :
I visited your other blogsite...very nice....loved reading about the dog adventures and so on. How are your eyes feeling after the tattooing?
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, happy Birthday! I'm jealous of you getting the Lasik! I'm too chicken, of course. I know lots of people who've had it and boy, are they happy about it. Keep it up getting the work - that must feel so great.
from my5cents :
Since you haven't posted since your birthday...hope it was a good time! Sorry to hear that you can't counter-sue Crazy Lady but if you do get served in Small Claims Court; it sounds like you have plenty of documentation that you did nothing wrong. Good luck.
from polly-esther :
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KIM! YOU FOXY BITCH.
from curiouoso :
Happy Birthday! You are so young and pretty I wish I was your age and your friend! Wow, I hardly remember when I was 38! Yours, Curiouoso*
from bathtubmary :
happy birthday tomorrow!!! xoxo, d
from my5cents :
I just knew Life got in the way of your blogging time. Sounds like Crazylady is not going to give up....Glad to hear the company is letting you handle her. I think if she bothers you anymore; you should let her know that you will be filing against her in Small Claims Court for the money she still owes you for the furniture painting. THAT might shut her up!
from polly-esther :
Fourteen days since your last update? Are you dead????
from bchaos :
Hey you! Welcome back! Happy Anniversary! Now that L is on summer break, and its hot out, you're welcome to come over and use my pool and stay in the nice A/C apartment :-)
from bebelua :
hey, i need your mailing address! also, are you ever on IM anymore? xoxo
from my5cents :
Good to know that Jake will wind up with a good family that loves him. Glad you got it straight with the vet. sorry Crazy has continued to mess with you....I don't think she is done. If she bothers you again, why don't you tell her if she doesn't pay you for the furniture painting/repair that you will take HER to Small Claims Court. Or better yet, just block her number from your phone and forget about it.....
from freetobemee :
Holy Crap - CrazyClient sounds like my ex-mother-in-law! CRAZY is right! I know exactly how you feel, and am glad you have a concrete contract so she can't take advantage of you anymore than she has! Good riddance!
from my5cents :
Nice to hear that you got a few days away and had a good time. Sorry to hear that Crazy is back.....OMG....!
from my5cents :
Hope the dinner thing was enjoyable. I know what you mean about a boring day.....just thinking of what it could be like is enough for me to be grateful to be bored....LOL
from my5cents :
Crazy Lady is just that...crazy. She likes being a victim and getting attention. She isn't going to change because she still gets attention when she cries about being the victim. Hopefully your home office will continue to deny her any more assistance and she will finally get the picture. Try not to let her get under your skin any more than you have. Maybe you should call the Humane Society and find out if they can do anything...
from my5cents :
That was a wonderful offer you made for the Corgi dog...I hope someone will take you up on the offer. It is such a shame that the 2 yr owners wouldn't take the time to learn to train the dog....it sure isn't the dog's fault.
from my5cents :
By now, I hope you are home from all the traffic on a holiday weekend and that you are enjoying some free time. Hope the weather gets a little bit nicer so you can cook outside and enjoy the fresh air.
from polly-esther :
It's raining here too! What's going on?!
from my5cents :
I hope the connection with the Corgi Rescue lady will work out well for you. I guess you will have to tell the neighbor of the Crazy lady that you are done with Jake and that the Crazy lady needs to make a decision on what is best for the dog and not expect everyone else to take care of her problems.....
from my5cents :
I hope you told the attacking dog's owner that you did get bit yourself because she needs to know that for sure. I am positive that this wasn't the way you wanted to get a referral but maybe it will work out for you.
from polly-esther :
WTF?! I'm glad you and the puppy are OK! You did a good thing by thinking fast and preventing what could have been a major disaster.
from my5cents :
You have already documented this situation so well that IF she does complain to the HO and I am sure she will....you shouldn't have much trouble defending your position. That sounds good that you have the demo appt. with the Vet. That will go a long way towards proving your abilities.
from bchaos :
Ah yes, 'cray-dar' the lesser 'dar' but still used. That pic of you and 'BodMan' is funny. You smiled so much during the whole event, i was amused when he picked you up. :-) Something good did come out of CrazyClient afterall. Who woulda thunk it!?
from my5cents :
Look, you have done everything and MORE that you could possibly do with this lady. She has a serious problem and she just can't handle the situation. I don't think you owe HER anything. No matter if you went every day and trained the dog; she is the one who can't follow directions. You are a DOG trainer, not a people trainer. Maybe you could tell her that you will give the NEW Jake owner one free lesson if she gives Jake up. I know you can't rescue every dog. Or maybe the vet would help her place the dog with a good owner.
from polly-esther :
The next time she calls, have Jim pick up and, in a distraught manner, tell her that you passed away. Maybe of, say, a brain aneurism? Or say you left town with all your things and he can't reach you??
from my5cents :
Seeing you next to the belly dancer made me think that you would look awesome in a belly dance costume. I think you said previously that you wanted to take lessons...I think you should..... And congrats on having the good lessons with the dog owners.
from bebelua :
dude, i need pup advice STAT. do you do phone consults? how do i call you? how much is it? save me before my precious dog ruins my new hardwood floors!
from my5cents :
When you mentioned this lady has a memory problem, that said it all. She probably isn't capable of doing all of this...too bad because it sounds like the dog is actually doing well. Poor dog can't understand why his owner isn't consistent.
from polly-esther :
You sure do have the patience of a saint! It sounds like you've given CC all of the tools she needs to get her dog under control and really, she's lucky to have you. Hopefully she'll listen to your directives. WTF anyway -- she paid you to help her with her dog, and if she's blowing off what you say, it's her problem-o...yet it sounds like the dog is cool. But CC definitely is not.
from my5cents :
It's too bad that Crazylady can't be taught to follow your rules. I think you have reached the point of no return - sounds like having a final appointment and having her sign a document is the only way you are going to be out of this mess. She probably should have a cat because they are independent anyway.....
from my5cents :
That was a great mother-daughter picture....what ever....!!!!!
from my5cents :
I used to get migraines around the time of my monthly period and they lasted 3 days also. Hope you can find something that works to make them less debilatating.
from polly-esther :
I added the NOROBOTS (no robots?) HTML tag at some point long ago and I remember it taking a while to work. Maybe you should lock it? It sucks about the migraines. I can relate. I am prone to migraines when exposed to a lot of loud noise. When I worked at the Sun I sat under a bank of TVs that were turned up really high all the time, and all those annoying commercials for car dealerships and stupid jingles just tormented me. I'd get migraines so bad that a couple times I went to the Quick Care across the street to get a shot of something (a muscle relaxer?) for relief. Migraines are the absolute worst...I hope you feel better soon.
from my5cents :
I bet you are tempted to take Jake to the UPS place and let him off his leash! OMG! Isn't it amazing how those delivery places can get their act straight! As for the dogs....I think it is the owners who need training and obviously they are not listening. I think you should just wash your hands of two of them, and stop working on the furniture too. You have spent way more than the $100 and the cost of the lessons on both of them.
from bchaos :
WOW! What a long day! Jake? Benji? I had gotten used to Crazy's and Gimpy's. :: Sigh :: All the best my Queen!
from my5cents :
That was so cute that Molly got a present and knew it was for her....wonder if she could smell the scent of her original owner. Anyway, it had to make your day more pleasant. Sorry you didn't make enough to pay taxes but will you get any money back from the IRS? And next year, you can deduct the cost of the expert review, right?
from my5cents :
We still don't have our "incentive" check from the government. Hope we don't have any unexpected need to use it when we do have it. Guess the sulky teen is part of the general world now....seems like my niece is never satisfied..no matter what she gets or does or where she goes. I can't understand why they think they are entitled to everything and more...hope YOU enjoy the concert
from polly-esther :
What model do you have? I see there are some affordable Tom Toms on ebay. My nephew has a Garmin and I thought that one was pretty good too.
from my5cents :
That sounds like a lot of positiveness going on. I have to give Jim credit for throwing out as much as he did. That addiction stuff is hard to get over....he made a good first step.
from my5cents :
lots of us have those little "lumps" under the rug that we try to smack down from time to time. Sounds like you should take your belly dancing for sure. I think you would look great in one of those costumes....
from my5cents :
You might remind him that he is wasting his time looking at hamburger when he already has steak in the bedroom. I think it becomes a habit, an addicting habit and it is easier to blame you than to face the fact that he has a problem. If he has an addictive personality; it is sure to show up in some form or another....with him; it is porn and hoarding.
from plopphizz :
If you want a guy's honest opinion on this last entry, read the rest of my newest story and comment. But be honest. In exchange, contact me at [email protected] and I will do my best to explain what is happening from a guy's point of view and also suggest several solutions. -- Plops.
from bathtubmary :
you know i am fond of your husband as a person, but come on buddy! get it together! i hope he comes to his senses real quick-like because he would be fucked if he lost you. big hugs and good wishes. xoxo, d
from curiouoso :
Come on girl, if you aren't hot no amount of gym will fix that. But you don't need to worry, you ARE hot, too hot to have a poor self image! Cut yourself some slack and believe... you know you are the best, and so does Jim as well aws many others who've met or just pined over your pics/movies. Don't let external things like someone watching Porn delude you into thinking poorly of yourself. You ARE a comsumate fox, and no amount of self depreciation will change that. So get real and believe in yourself. I do. Curiouoso*
from my5cents :
Boy, you DO have some strange happenings in your life.....
from whystinger :
I agree that Pat is an androgynous name, but so is Murphy. I know a few guys named Murphy, but remember Murphy Brown? Perhaps you are too young...
from my5cents :
I know just what you mean, I once sliced my finger cutting open a bagel...as if I had never done that before. And think of your inner child having a laugh when you have those thoughts....not a bad thing at all
from polly-esther :
Damn, girl, get a cheese slicer!
from my5cents :
Yep, another good lesson learned. I think you should also make a spreadsheet on all the hours you have spent working on the furniture, all the extra training you have done with her dog and all the extra handygirl things you have done...and then present her with a bill. I know you won't get paid for all the extras but I do agree you have to put your foot down now. She is going to keep on you as long as she gets a "reward". Train her like you do a dog...no kidding....
from my5cents :
that dog looks like he's saying.."aw come on, dude....I won't bite you if I don't like the food...Hey, Dude...Hey"
from violetwoman :
Cute pic of you in the stocks. Did you get pelted with anything, haha! Kim, I'm with you on the James MacAvoy crush. I'd love him to be in one of my dreams, though my sex dreams never fulfill themselves. They always end somehow before the nitty-gritty stuff, sigh.
from bchaos :
Oh Geez JustJones.... you're NOT OLD!
from elliestuff :
cool diary. and some interesting dreams too. especially those zig-zag bangs.
from my5cents :
I hope your dreams get better. Lots of strange ones for sure
from polly-esther :
That makes sense. The doctor told him to take it in the morning but he took it before bed because he wanted to get started on it ASAP. I'll tell him to eat in the morning before taking it. Can he drink alcohol on it? I looked up the side effects and one of them said something like "orgasm dysfunction" and i just thought that sounded really weird. We'll see how it goes, I guess. Thanks for the info.!
from my5cents :
so...you are in the stocks for being a drunkard and you don't look A BIT SORRY! lol
from polly-esther :
Ha, so cute that you kept the streamer. I'll send you a link to my Crazy Girls story when it comes out. If he told you about it, it just sounds like he wasn't thinking. I can't remember if I left this in my previous note, but I was thinking it: Sometimes guys just don't "get it!"
from polly-esther :
What? That does seem weird. But, at the same time, it could just be innocent. Was he making an effort to hide it from you? If not, then maybe he just didn't realize it would appear bad to take those pictures. On a different note, guess who I just talked to? The Crazy Girls dancer who does the penis thing at the end! Her name is Eliset and she's from Argentina and she's really cool. She said the penis thing is supposed to be a surprise ending and she said she wasn't sure if she could discuss it. HA! I just had to tell you.
from my5cents :
hmmm. I do understand why you are hurt about the pictures. But did it ever occur to you that he might be jealous because you are in those videos....just asking....
from my5cents :
It's kind of like having sex at your parents house even after you're married. Icky.
from my5cents :
You've got LEGS.....honestly I would just love to have legs like yours....so accept that you have an "issue" about your body and accept it.
from polly-esther :
Haha -- I was actually thinking about you when I wrote that entry!
from violetwoman :
You dreamed of me? Cool! There's this girl in our apt building who looks just like you - it's the strangest thing. Sometimes I wonder if it isn't really you, just lying about where you live! Nah, not really, but it is strange. Same hair, same face, same smile. Even hubby agrees with me. I see her almost every day, and every time I see her, I think of you!
from chillier :
Oh you don't want to read my senseless ramblings - I was just ranting about dating. I might open up again but if I write anything worth reading I'll give you the password. I still read you religiously, lady :)
from violetwoman :
Kim, Kim, Kim. Yes, methinks you have 'leg' dysmorphia. I would kill for legs like yours. I think you're absolutely beautiful. And you know we're telling the truth and you know why? Because if we really thought you had icky legs, none of us would have responded. We'd have let your entry just slide by! Hah, so there!
from polly-esther :
I don't know if you have BDD, but I sure as hell don't see a thing wrong with your legs. They look great! I sometimes see flaws that others don't notice, so I can relate to the insistent feeling, just knowing something's not quite right, but really, I see nothing but a hot pair of leggs!
from bebelua :
sweetheart. i'm trying to find the most gentle way to say this. because you know i adore you. but truly? you're batshit crazy. i like my legs ok, so i can't say this for me, but there are so many women who would kill to have legs like yours. truly. yes, even in full sunlight, even unposed, even with the skin above your knees not pulled taut. they're beautiful and i'm thinking your therapist might not be too far off the mark with the BDD diagnosis. i'm just sayin'. (love you!)
from my5cents :
Maybe the 4 stitch "life changing" event is all your sister needed to change her attitude and get her life on track. A small situation for you but a major step for her. And she does have a sense of humor - a fart expelling binder....!
from my5cents :
that Black Ribbon film was really good. LOL sorry about your sister but maybe this will turn out to be a good thing in the long run.
from my5cents :
The plans for the backyard sound great. And you can get some more turtles....hope you didn't sink into a deep depression. It won't change the fact that you loved your dog and remember him.
from my5cents :
I would say you had some unusual experiences in Vegas....and what goes on in Vegas stays.... LOL
from my5cents :
it sounds like you are having a great time in Vegas. A really great time. Hope the trip back home is just as nice.
from bathtubmary :
aw, dude! i miss you guys! remember when mikey had that margarita and turned into a tomato face? good times. have a drink for me. xoxo, d
from my5cents :
Ouch! I am sure you look great, based on the videos I have seen - you do. Congrats on the dog training job and the painting job. You should take pictures of the painting job to put in a portfolio or on an ad to show what you can do.
from polly-esther :
OK, I'll make the arrangements!
from polly-esther :
If we see Crazy Girls, did you want to go Sunday or Monday night?
from my5cents :
sorry you had the bad client...too bad you can't train her to behave too! Guess this is the one that taught you the lesson about trying so hard to do a favor for someone....that is usually the exact one who doesn't appreciate the break you gave them. Hope you have fun in Vegas.
from polly-esther :
Hmmm. I have to see Crazy Girls, which is a topless show at the Riviera, that week. That might be interesting. I'm sure it's bad, but in a campy sort of way. I'll see what else I have to do around that time too.
from polly-esther :
Cool. You're coming out between my sisters' visits! Yeah, I haven't been to the Double Down in a while but it's pretty cool. I also might be able to get us into a show or comedy club if you're interested.
from polly-esther :
That is so fucked up! Well, she's out of your hair, at least. And yes, I'd love to meet! When are you coming out?
from polly-esther :
Hi Kim, thanks so much for your notes. I really like what you wrote, about the stardust getting a new coat. I kept thinking about that today. It sounds like you and Jim keep things pretty lively, if you catch my drift. That's one of the things we need to work on.
from my5cents :
That seminar thing could turn into a great way to get your name out into the public...and a great idea to present to other vets in your territory. Hope it works out for you.
from violetwoman :
Awesome score with the veterinarian! I hope it turns out to be fun AND lucrative. And agh, freaking beloved animals, making us love them and then leaving us - sigh, I guess we'll never get over them. :(
from my5cents :
I see you sold another painting..congrats. You should believe in yourself...you really have talent. Sorry about the experience with the dog....I guess they can't all be perfect when the lesson is over.
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, you're too funny - it IS loud! love the sound of the waves crashing in, though when I lived on the beach, the sound of the waves on a stormy night would keep me awake. Congrats on selling your paintings. I meant to comment (positively, of course!) the other day when I looked at them, but forgot, of course. You've obviously got the talent, so maybe you can sell more! I'd LOVE to go to Disneyland. I was there many moons ago (ages 10, and 19). You lucky guys - argh, I want to go!
from bathtubmary :
happy birthday jimbo! xoxo, d
from my5cents :
I just checked and one of the paintings is already sold. Congrats. This might be a great source of income for you. I bet once you put up the pictures of the stamping items you have created; you will have some good response.
from polly-esther :
I'm so happy that you decided to do the etsy thing! The other Diaryland friend who is on there is Evildilara, who is locked but I'm sure she'd pass along her login info. She likes Day of the Dead stuff too! It looks like one of your paintings is already sold...?!
from my5cents :
You are successful in your work...based on the great comments you have received. What you need are customers and like the previous commentor said, times are getting tough and people are holding onto their money. How about offering a special for those who get their Tax refunds....give a little discount. do you have neighborhood newspapers that you can advertise in?
from polly-esther :
Have you thought about selling your artwork on etsy.com? Seriously, you should -- your stuff is great! I know someone here on Diaryland who sells stuff on there and it's like a side job. About the lack of clients, I don't think it's because you aren't a good trainer, I think people are afraid to spend money on some stuff because we keep hearing that we're in or approaching a recession. I think spending is down across the board, but things always improve.
from my5cents :
I liked the card too. Very nice,indeed!
from polly-esther :
I love the heart on the card! (haha!) Seriously, it's very cool.
from my5cents :
outta the mouths of babes ....and grandmas!!!!
from my5cents :
Your celebration for Valentine's Day sounded so sweet and thoughtful. Hope the weekend can measure up as well
from my5cents :
That was great that you had some work this week, maybe the slump is about over. I guess your friend feels comfortable being with you and your family if he comes over on occasion. But it was nice that you had an escape so you could "shoo" him out and have a great dinner with your other friend.
from plopphizz :
You know, I thought about taking a picture of Banjo crapping more than once, but I afraid that only really messed up, perverted people would do that. I am really glad to see that you have done it, because it proves that I was right :). -- Plops.
from polly-esther :
HAHAHAHA! You hit it right on the head! I don't know what I was thinking -- that has to go down in history as the most hideous purchase I've ever made. Luckily I have the recepit. BTW, I meant to leave you a note the other day. I love this photo!! Love it!
from my5cents :
And when ya gotta go, ya gotta go! Oooh...brr!
from my5cents :
Glad to hear that you got a couple of jobs this week already. Just read in our local paper that some women just opened up a business where you can take your dog in and give it a bath yourself...I was thinking maybe you could advertise to give dogs a bath at the owner's home...taking your own shampoo, conditioners, give massages, walk the dogs...anything related to dogs....make dog bisquits, and so on. I am sure there is a market out there that will give you more jobs and make some profit for you.
from polly-esther :
I'm officially blinded! Aaargjgndfl'hkl rmtk, Can't type..fklgfldk
from violetwoman :
Corgis really are the cutest dogs!
from bathtubmary :
i was thinking about you this weekend... just hoping that things get better soon. xoxo, d
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, it's deleted! Anything for you, dahling!
from violetwoman :
Kim, have you ever thought of petsitting? I used to clear $1000/month, and that was in a smaller community. If you're interested, we can talk, write, about it and I've kept all my petsitting stuff (just in case) (hopefully it isn't buried in storage), ie: brochures that I made up, contracts, pet information sheets. The only downside of it is that you usually 'work' on weekends and holidays! It's an enjoyable gig. And don't laugh, but if it doesn't bother you, dog-poop scooping can also be lucrative. My friend pays some guy to come twice a week to clean her yard (not sure what he charges but I can find out, and I know he's busy doing it!) *hugs*
from life-my-way :
Your miracle is coming! Focus on everything you're grateful for and more will be added on to the wonderful things you already have.
from my5cents :
Boy, did the woman have anything left to discuss with the therapist by the time she had talked to you about all of it? No wonder you feel like you don't want to do anything...
from my5cents :
Your description of the laundry folding was priceless. I could hear the "snapping" over the computer...and speaking of computers...why don't you and your husband corner the roommate and tell him he has to get his own source of communication because you are having problems with your computers and don't want them available anymore to anyone else. Using them just for a quick peek a couple of times does not mean he has full access all the time
from my5cents :
It does sound like it was an unusually fun day for you both. Hope you got more jobs today.
from my5cents :
Spending time with your friend and her furry buddy was wonderful. I think having you there and giving her what you thought she needed to do for Lilly was a big thing. I believe animals know when it is their time to go too. I hope she goes in peace and your friend will be able to accept another furry friend in the next few months to be part of her life again.
from polly-esther :
You're so right that when we share our lives with animals our hearts will break in the end. It's such a major loss. I'm so sorry about Lilly -- she sounds like a really special dog. And I do believe 100% that our animal friends will be waiting for us!
from my5cents :
Sounds like everything is just going badly for you at the moment. I hope you continue to enjoy the intuitiveness classes and find some way to make some money. Maybe doing some Prints on some t-shirts "would" be a source of income. And maybe you could do some t-shirts with dog themes too...Your former clients might enjoy those. Good luck, hope things start to pick up for you.
from violetwoman :
Ahg, Kim, I hope your situation improves soon. That really sucks for you. I've been there before, and no doubt, will be again many times before I die, cause that's just the kind of girl I am, but that's no comfort. Here's to hoping it all gets better for you - sometimes things change for the better when we don't expect them to. *hugs*
from my5cents :
Hopefully the "intuition" course will help you get more dog training sessions...what do you "think"? LOL! Seriously, I would love to attend a course like that.
from my5cents :
hopefully, once the first couple of months go by; people will get back to their normal routine and start booking sessions. I know you have contacted the vet offices in the area. Do you think a newspaper ad would help?
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, thanks for your note - a little support goes a long way, especially when I've felt I've done the wrong thing. But I hope I never find myself in that situation again. I think that your work will pick up soon. December, Jan, Feb are notoriously slow months for many aspects of retail especially non-essential things, and I suspect yours is included in that. I know our business right now is hellish slow - the old man always gets so upset and stressed out, even though the same thing has been happening to him for thirty years! But I hear you on the money front - who needs that sort of stress - ugh.
from justjones :
No, you can't just switch territories. With a franchise, you purchase a territory. Other territories, ie; the surrounding areas, are owned by other franchisees. You can't just arbitrarily ask to be given another area, it doesn't work that way. And there are several fairly affluent areas in my territory, people just don't seem to want to spend money right now.
from my5cents :
I bet your "territory" is the reason work is so slow for you. Can you contact the "home office" and see if there are other territories close to you that might be more beneficial?
from my5cents :
My son and DIL do the geo-caching and have about 373 "finds" so far including 2 in Mexico. They love the search and often go looking on their days off. Hope your new year is wonderful
from my5cents :
Hope you post a picture of the stamp you created...it will give a better idea of what you are doing. So Sissy thinks she was naughty? Hmmm.
from my5cents :
What a relief that your dog is ok. It's worse than when your child is sick because the dog can't tell you what's wrong. Sounds like a more low-key holiday for you. Sorry about your Sis....hope she gets in control again.
from violetwoman :
Bloody dog! I'm so glad it was nothing serious but I hear you on the worry front. Your Sissy sounds quite the handful, sheesh! Anyway, all ended well! Merry belated Christmas!
from my5cents :
Yes, inquiring eyes want to see...the new tattoo!
from violetwoman :
Hey, make sure to post a pic of your new tattoo! Unless it's in a 'delicate' place?? ;)
from my5cents :
eeww! for afternoon sex in the back of a car...Wonder if it is an affair? Anyhow, it sounds like you have been busy getting ready for Christmas. Hope you love the doghair proof throws you got from Costco....Merry Christmas
from violetwoman :
Hey darling, thanks for the compliment! Your game sounds like fun but I think you should have banged on the window of the car, and then ran like hell!
from my5cents :
Yes, another form IS geo-caching which uses a GPS unit. My son & DIL have been geo-caching for over a year and have nearly 400 finds in several states and in Mexico. I will have to tell the DIL about this format because she was into stamping BIG TIME a few years ago. Loved the YouTube video...it was excellent and you looked awesome! Speaking of awesome, how great that you found popcorn tins with dogs on them....that should make a big impression on the vet offices where you leave them! Way to go!
from polly-esther :
I've heard of that treasure hunt thing. Isn't one form of it called geocaching? What's the website where you found out about it?
from my5cents :
"the Smitty portion of my day was delightful, which canceled out the stinky and stupid parts" Loved this blog, he sounds like the perfect friend and one who won't take to that other level....you know..hitting on you.
from my5cents :
the dog training session last Saturday must have been one of your biggest dogs yet. Sounds like a beauty. Hope the carpet stays clean for awhile.
from my5cents :
It was rather psychic of you to have lunch with your friend who made you feel much better. Hope you have a good weekend as your meds build back up.
from curiouoso :
Dear Kim, Are you sure that when you percieve Jim as being too critical, that ir's not a reflection of your own poor mood? Most of the time you are up aand things seem real good. As they should! After reading you for quite some time, I think you are a fine person, sensible, attractive, fun. Also a caring individual. None of this has to do with your movie stuff.....Thats just fun to see you "in person". It does seem that occaisonally you are feeling down or like the other day, not as pretty as your friend in the movie, sort of a slight "inferiority complex". We all feel like that sometimes, it's part of life....Think back when you feel unhappy with Jim and see how you were feeling at the time. Does it correspond? Maybe he is a jerk, but he doesn't sound that way to me, all the time. Maybe your time together is drawing to an end, but make sure it's really the truth, not a reflection of your own feelings! BTW, I'm sure your mother didn't mean you were fat and old! We just draw those conclusions because we don't expect our parents to say things that sound hurtful but are meant innocently. My mother wasn't married when she got pregnant with me (as you probably read in my diary), and that caused her lots of problems. We are pretty close, so you can imagine my surprise a couple years ago, when in a discussion of those years, she said, "Everytime I look at you I see Paul, I'm reminded again of the worst mistake I ever made!" The way it came out it sounded like I was the worst mistake she ever made and she wished I wasn't here! Really she meant her time with Paul and getting pregnant by a loser was her big mistake. Be easier on yourself! I think you are a fine person and a wonderful woman. (Just get carried away Curiouoso* and you'll be in the car on the way to L.A. begging her to run off with you!)
from dullstar :
Damn diaryland for not emailing note notifications to the right email address! (And oops for me not updating it). I hope that show at SoHo was fun...it's definitely an SB gem, that and Muddy Waters and the Hungry Cat and Square One and my bar, of course. Anyway, next time you're in town, drinks, hooray!
from my5cents :
Whachu talkin' bout, mother? Has she really looked at you? I mean, in the You Tube stories, you are extremely thin in my opinion...and what's up with Jim. I think the previous comment said it....he's jealous....you a good looking woman and he is lucky to have you. Hope things get better...
from violetwoman :
Hi Kim, do you think that Jim honestly thinks so little of you? If he does, then yes, you're right to reconsider your situation. Maybe think of all the good things you share, and the fun times. That might help. Or, is most of the time spent being miserable? Does he make any effort to change when you ask him not to do certain things, or make comments that bother you? Just some food for thought...(like I'm any expert!) About the you-tube, it's possible that he's jealous. I mean, he knows you're a good-looking woman, and hell yeah, what woman wouldn't want to be acknowledged as such?!! Your potential little fan club that he keeps imagining might be making him worried, hah!
from my5cents :
I know the blog was about your pain....but OMG it was funny! My dear husband snores too and when my son was very young, someone asked him how he could sleep with the snoring in the next room across the hall. He said...I don't mind because when I hear the snoring, I feel safe because my Daddy is home! Ahhh! but now....my husband pulls one leg up when he is lying on his back and then as he falls asleep, the leg starts to fall to one side and he jerks it up, over and over and over and over and over. Sometimes....that really a.n.n.o.y.s. me! Most of the time if I can get him to turn on his left side, he is quiet.
from violetwoman :
Hahaha, that was a funny entry. Oh god, I'm with you on the man-snoring bit. I spend most nights on the couch, and yes, also resentful that he's got the king-sized bed and all the new fancy bedding all to himself. What has helped his snoring the most (and he also snores in every position, the bugger) is keeping our bedroom window cracked an inch and leaving the fan in the window turned on low. Half the time, even in the living room, I can hear him snoring. Violet used to snore very softly - of course, I thought HER snores were adorable! Sigh... But the doggie noises, heheh - you described those perfectly. Along with the other male noises - Simon seems to have these soul-searcing belches down pat. I'm sure the neighbors hear those ones. Me? I'm a delicate flower, but of course ;)
from violetwoman :
Hi Kim, so you're still thinking regularly about Cecil? That makes me feel better, but at the same time, I don't WANT to be feeling sad about her a year from now, dammit! It's such a hollow feeling, argh. That's too bad about Molly - I hope your vet can come up with something for her. And btw, re: your entry about 'looks and insecurity,'I do think a lot of us women are like that (although, now at my age, I've grudgingly been forced to let go and actually, it's kind of a relief.) I do know that if Simon looked at other women the way Jim did, it truly would escalate my insecure feelings. But it also doesn't mean that you're not attractive, at all. Or even that they're more attractive - he's just hardwired himself to look at any goodlooking female, it seems! I rarely catch Simon, thank God, but he always looks at the same type - they're not goddesses by any means, but they are ALWAYS earth-mother, outdoorsy type, invariably slim with long hair and glasses (believe that!). And if I do catch him, it's an elbow to the ribs and at least he has the courtesy to act embarassed, the bugger. And here's me with graying hair, wrinkles and fat, AND multiple chin hairs. ARGH! When I was skinny and fit, I must admit I wasn't very insecure about my looks - I thrived on the attention by other men, and felt joy at the dirty looks other women sent me. HA! Those days are long gone, alas! Anyway, I think you're hot, and so does my hubby, and I'm sure any warm-blooded male who sees you thinks so, too. So there!
from my5cents :
I'm sorry that Molly has arthritis but I know you will be the best caretaker ever. Sorry about Santa too but L. must have really known the truth and was ready to accept it.
from my5cents :
and somehow it is all HIS fault! I knew it was all along.
from polly-esther :
There's absolutely nothing wrong with feeling good about the attention you're receiving. You should NOT feel guilty about that. We're all looking for positive feedback. Man, we're are alike in so many ways!
from my5cents :
Just read your recent holiday entries. It's great that you do realize how many blessings you have...and....I watched the Wand of Change...and I have to say that it was very entertaining BUT you were a much better actress and just as hot as Kim.....
from my5cents :
Reading this blog reminded me of how Middle American I am! LOL! At least I get to enjoy your adventures and I don't go through the pain!
from polly-esther :
Oh, I know you'd take great care of her! You were one of the people I had in mind when I wrote that entry. Right now I'm trying to persuade a friend here to take her in for the week, but I'm not sure if it will work out. I guess the kennel won't be so bad.
from my5cents :
Regarding the word you hate...maybe you should think of a good closing like...I'm looking forward to meeting your pet...write it out and put it by the telephone so you will have something to say when you close the appointment date. As for meeting the previous friend....fantastic! LOL
from my5cents :
maybe you could have suggested to her that she become a casualty of war and lie down on the field and BE Q.U.I.E.T.!!!! How annoying!!!!
from polly-esther :
I absolutely loathe humanity too. Sometimes I wear ear plugs to shut out the noise of stupid people in stores and other public places. Maybe that's why I love animals so much -- because for the most part people suck.
from my5cents :
Bet you wished you could have taken a picture of your "baby girl" sleeping in the back of the car, full of sugar and spice. ;-)
from my5cents :
I like the system....free dog training and free haircut and color. It all works out great.
from my5cents :
crap on the late rescheduling but it's good that you still got the job. As for the sex...enjoy it while the feelings last....LOL
from polly-esther :
Hahaha -- thanks. I concur with your entry today. If I weren't so inhibited I'd elaborate in my diary. Sigh. I'm such a repressed Catholic.
from my5cents :
It would be nice to think that your pets turned that light on to say hello...... Too bad you didn't have a picture of you and your sister on the bike...sounds like you had a good time. Good luck with dog lessons
from my5cents :
Did the neighbor have to take the very large pumpkin to be judged...that must have been a real chore. Can't wait for the pictures...maybe you are just Halloweened out with all the activities these last few days. Hope you have fun once you get to the party.
from polly-esther :
Here's to being buzzed on a Sunday afternoon!
from my5cents :
DUH! that was supposed to be ...which of the THREE....
from my5cents :
and which of the tree was the most fun, the scariest and the best time ever? LOL!
from my5cents :
If you know which shelter, maybe you can intercede and tell them the puppy is trainable and even show them....it would be a shame for the puppy to continue to suffer in that household, though, if those people don't want to work with the puppy. Those types shouldn't have pets to begin with. And I would have cashed her check anyway!!!!
from polly-esther :
That's so terrible! That poor dog. I can't believe she's willing to give up on him so easily. All he needs is someone who will be patient. Puppies in shelters are in demand, so hopefully he'll be snatched up by someone else before his time is up. People suck.
from my5cents :
I bet it felt so good to train that little puppy and have the owner realize it can be done. While you are happy that your mother has gone home again; maybe you can think of her visits as good writing material for your blog! I am sure it is much funnier for us readers to hear about her antics than it is to be the one who is there...in real life...listening to it over and over and over and over.
from violetwoman :
Kim, thanks for your support - I know you've been there, and I have been thinking of you when Cecil died, that awful last moment, and how you've had to cope this last year. You know what I'm talking about. A new kitten won't take that awful missing away, but you're right, it would be a comfort to us both. On another note, I've been reading about those fires - I sure wouldn't be happy with smoke in the air. I hope you guys are okay.
from my5cents :
You ARE a brave woman....mother of a teenage girl and having your mother visit...and then taking them both with you! Hope you have more days of fun like the birthday trip to Disney's place!
from violetwoman :
To: the crazy dog woman From: the crazy cat woman loved the video - made me laugh - I needed the laugh! You guys are great!
from polly-esther :
I watched the video! I loved it! It was funny in a twisted way and it was cool to see one of your doggies and L.
from my5cents :
Guess it was a good thing you didn't remember what you did want to blog about....funny the teacher didn't give you a warning about the D...unless L. didn't bring it home for you to read....hmmm?
from bathtubmary :
pretty impressive, jimbo! thanks for your words, love. big, big hugs right back atcha. xoxo, d
from my5cents :
It does sound like you are feeling better and I am glad you had a good long visit with your friend. Your husband did a good job with the shading on the tattoo. You were brave to let him practice on you!
from my5cents :
I am glad you are getting through the day. You learned some lessons and lost a friend but in the long run; you are working hard to get the lesson from this....have a peaceful weekend.
from my5cents :
You will be doing a very good deed helping the elderly woman with her dog even if it takes a long time to get paid properly. Hope you can solve the problem. Sorry about your sadness; it is hard to let go of good friends especially when you are in a funk already. I don't know about the year and a day thing....it is just difficult to get over losing a good friend or loved one
from my5cents :
Please post a picture of your dogs in costume the next time you dress them up! Sorry about your headache, I have those too. Sometimes I think the change in seasons triggers them but whatever it is....it is so annoying!
from my5cents :
I am surprised your dogs didn't react to the howling too! Just finished watching my Tivo of LA Ink....love that show. I can watch it all but would be afraid to get a tattoo myself! LOL!
from violetwoman :
Weird about your dogs not reacting to the coyotes. You really would think they'd at least wake up! I can't wait to hear the coyotes at our new place. I've only ever heard them once, eons ago when I was a kid. I've heard wolves howling nearby when I was out hiking in the middle of nowhere. That was a frightening and exhilarating experience! Some years later, I saw about four of them chasing some poor dog along the highway and down into the trees. And that's it for my wild canine experience!
from my5cents :
Can't be much fun to keep cleaning the sofa...maybe putting a cover on it like an old blanket which is scented like lavender would help? LOL! Hope you get more jobs...
from ohmegah :
when you see the name "ohmegah" whats the first thing that comes to your mind?
from my5cents :
hope the heat wave goes away....you must feel terrible. Good luck on new jobs...maybe now that Labor Day has past, people will be more interested in having their dogs trained.
from my5cents :
sometimes I wonder why kids have to make everyone miserable just because they can. Saw a little girl today who refused to walk out the automated door with her mother who was carrying a smaller child, then ran over to the "IN" door which was closing on her when the store attendant managed to keep the door from smashing the child....and the child was angry because her mother called her name....!!!
from violetwoman :
Rotten kids! I remember when we brought Jim's kids with us fishing. The little one (9 at the time) whined and whined, my god, I was ready to kill her. I gritted my teeth as long as I could then let loose. Now, this was the first time I ever yelled at her, normally I held out reacting to her whining. BTW, this is so much easier for someone who doesn't spend 24/7 with the kid (like a real parent), so it's not like I was a paragon of patience. But, this was my favorite thing to do and the brat was ruining it. Anyway, I wasn't proud of my insane outburst but it worked. Mortified silence ensued and lasted the rest of the day, ha! She's 24 now and still talks about that day - oops, didn't mean to traumatize the poor kid! L. will be normal one day....!
from my5cents :
Sounds like you have had a couple of interesting days...so out of the norm....being on tv and talking about tattoos and dog training and so on. It must have been fun. Maybe you will get some referrals from the dog training segment.
from curiouoso :
Me too! Every now and then I'll think, Midnite was such a comical dog, he would have.....or Midnite would be begging with his big "I never ate anything like that before, please" eyes. So I just keep keeping on, and give Rosie an extra big fat kiss. So here's a big fat kiss and hug for you XXXOOO, and hope you feel better. Curiouso*
from my5cents :
Coming up on the first anniversary of losing Cecil is a natural time to rethink the whole thing. I hope having Dewey will help you enjoy the Cecil memories every more. I just wrote about my mother's death and it was a tough few days for me even 14 years later...
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, great videos - you look tres hot! And I hate to break it to you, but losing a pet never gets easier with time. It's a horrible experience (worse when it's sudden and unexpected) and I STILL dream of my kitties, and it still hurts when I think of them (which is frequently.) Cecil's death, though, was particularly traumatic and it's no wonder you're still hurting. *hugs*
from my5cents :
very good little "movies"....you make a good actress. LOL at the goat story...sounds like one you might want to tell at a dog training meeting some time!
from dullstar :
Hummm, dland should have sent you an email with a password...oh well, it's kim for both the username and the password. Oh, and I work at the Mercury Lounge, which is technically in Goleta.
from my5cents :
I liked the second painting the best! Your daughter must be at that age where everything just "disgusts" them and the thought of their parents being physically attracted to another is just.....too much information....LOL!
from my5cents :
Sounds like you are actually suffering more than your SIL....sorry you have to put up with it. Hope the rest of your week gets better, though.
from violetwoman :
Argh, thanks for sharing your surgery details - ie: the throat/disc thingie. I think I would have to be knocked out and dragged in for something like that - horrible. You're a brave girl. I'm with you on the pain pills though, even during my rupturing appendix (24 hours) and after surgery, I think I only took 3 half-doses of morphine all told. HALF-DOSES! The nurses were so annoyed that I demanded that but you know, those baby doses worked just fine and didn't whack me out. I can't believe they declined your life insurance, and I'm sure they didn't even ask me on my application, else I'd be uninsured for sure! And I took disability for mine as well. So that's shitty of them Hopefully work will pick up for you. It usually ebbs and flows, but that's no comfort, I know!
from my5cents :
nice to hear from you. Wow, good luck to your SIL on her second retina surgery. That's serious stuff....
from drbigbeef :
Funny, that's been up for a long time. Glad it made you smile. And definitely true by the way ;-)
from my5cents :
I absolutely LOVED the pictures especially the tidepool.....I have never seen so many ocean creatures like that. I wanted to be there too! Great time must have been had by both of you.
from violetwoman :
Wonderful pics! Thanks for sharing. L. looks so much like you - you two could be sisters! I'm glad you had fun.
from my5cents :
Glad you and your daughter had a good trip and you enjoyed showing her some of the things that you love about Cambria.
from polly-esther :
I love that photo. And yes, I think you're an awesome trainer!
from my5cents :
So what did your pyschic friends tell you or don't you want to share? Sounds like quite a drinking party coming up. Hope you don't get too wasted.
from darthuae :
toad rocks! you're so lucky to have seen them!
from violetwoman :
NICE TROUT! I'm so freaking jealous - I miss fishing so much. I bet you could have stayed there forever, ahh, the bliss. I'm so glad you had a great time, but why does your tummy always get upset like that? Did I miss why? Your happy family all looked wonderful. Trout...mmmmmm
from violetwoman :
Awww, look at Molly. Knowing her history and looking at her sweet face choked me up. I have to count my blessings. And Kim, I'm looking forward to the details of your trip. More photos!
from my5cents :
Sorry you are missing a red slider but happy to learn you got one of your childhood wishes, a rock tumbler. I hope it is as wonderful as you dreamed it would be when you first wished for it.
from bathtubmary :
how can you be marrying f.o.c. when i am marrying them? oh that's right, i live in MA - anything goes here. except socks during business time. i'm pretty sure that's illegal everywhere in the world. or should be, anyway. xoxo, d
from my5cents :
Nothing wrong with extending the birthday a day or so longer ...or at least as all the snacks hold out! Enjoy your day
from polly-esther :
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You are one hot momma. You asked about Sassy and things are going well! We haven't had anyone over in the past week or so, but we have been working on the sit-stay before leaving and entering the house. She now does that w/o prompting, so yay! Also, no table scraps. Thank you so much for your advice...
from my5cents :
A very Happy, happy birthday to you! Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day except for the noise of the new front door installation. Hope the rest of your day goes well and you get some nice birthday presents too!
from bathtubmary :
happy birthday cheeky monkey! xoxo, d
from my5cents :
I think Molly has found a wonderful new home and how sad that her owners had to give her up with all they, themselves, are dealing with physically. I know they must feel like you are an angel to take Molly. And those lessons, my goodness...what a couple of difficult dogs to work with...sounds like some repeat callbacks will afford you some good money and hopefully, give the owners some well behaved dogs.
from violetwoman :
Stories like that make me feel sooo lucky to have what I have. Those poor folks. Bless you for taking their dog. What a tough adjustment for her, but she'll settle in. And my god, what are those folks ever going to do with that German Shepherd? Seriously, do you think she'll ever be trained not to attack? That still must have been an unpleasant rush when she turned on you, even with the muzzle. You're a braver soul than I, my dear.
from polly-esther :
Oh my God, what a sad situation. I wonder if your friend has the kind of brain cancer my mom had -- it sounds just like it. I think it's so wonderful that you brought Molly into your family. She's a lucky pup. I'm sure she'll adjust before long. Have a happy 4th! Do your dogs freak out over the fireworks? I can never go anywhere because Sassy and the two cats get scared to death from all the noise.
from my5cents :
So you had performance anxiety....I didn't know that life ins. companies would send a nurse to your home.....sounds like the old days when the ins. man collected his 25 cents each week. And maybe a trip to the mall with lunch would have impressed your daughter more than what you envision for a mother-daughter bonding time. Hope it works out and you enjoy it.
from violetwoman :
Kim! I FINALLY watched that video. Sheesh, at last. I never thought to actually ask you for the link, though, since I'm obviously mentally challenged... BTW... You're too cute! (nice bod, from what I could see, damn you!) :) Sigh, gimme that magic wand!
from my5cents :
Hey.....thanks for writing to myheadache too! It sounds like they might be related....do you think they could be cousins. Hate that type of headache, nothing makes it feel much better and we are the ones who suffer throught it..but thanks for writing anyhow!
from violetwoman :
Addendum: when I said to try petsitting, I meant as an extra to what you're already doing. Just in case you thought I meant for you to quit training, heavens no!
from violetwoman :
Sounds like a bad week for you. Nothing worse than financial/work woes. What kind of advertising have you done? I used to run my own petsitting company - posted brochures/cards at pet supply stores/vets/postboards wherever available ie: at the supermarket, etc. Also newspaper and yellow pages of the phone book. You could also contact any petsitters in the area and talk to them about handing out your cards, stuff like that. You probably have done a lot of those things but hey, any new idea might help! I know that it took months for me to get a steady list of regulars but after that, it really took off. Maybe you could try petsitting? I made some good money with it, actually, and I enjoyed it a lot. Take care!
from my5cents :
what about advertising? Or offering 2 lessons for the cost of one? I know, I know, you probably have done all of the above. Hope you can find a way to make this work for you. Sorry about husband's job situation...it never fails - management always finds a way to screw you up.
from my5cents :
I just read the title AFTER I read the blog....::snicker:: You really wanted to prove you were right, didn't you? LOL
from violetwoman :
Woman, I dub you a TRUE BIRDER. I know you wanted to prove bossy wrong, but still.... not many people would face a rotting bird carcass to identify the thing. Ewww. Good one!
from bathtubmary :
why yes, it *does* say 'vergina.' i wonder why mike likes it so much? xoxo, d
from my5cents :
A tree-o ::snicker:: that was very cute. You sound quite happy, having those doggie appointments must have felt so good. Hopefully the lady will be spreading the news about your success and you will get more calls. Sounds like you have been busy this week.
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, aren't the Steller's great? Those are the ones we enjoyed so much on our property - they LOVE whole peanuts and would follow us around all day waiting for our handouts, of which there were many. They'd just sit quietly above our heads, wherever we went. We also made a smooching noise whenever we arrived, and sure enough, our two regulars would immediately come swooping through the trees. Sigh. I miss them. I'm glad your trip was wonderful. It sounded like a lot of fun, other than your futile hunt and your hubby feeling (silently) crappy! You'll love this link - I am addicted to it - it's of a Peregrine Falcon family. Love those feeding times! http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/features/falcon/
from my5cents :
I tried to google that name too and didn't find anything. I enjoyed hearing about your getaway...it sounded so nice. I agree about California getting more beautiful the further north you go. We drove from Portland Oregon down the Pacific Coast Hwy into California and I could have died and gone to heaven right there.
from chillier :
I tried to Google Arunis Zylis and nothing came up! He must be obscure :) Thanks for your note - I'm glad to be back! Someday I might even post about s-e-x, assuming I ever engage in such an activity again.
from my5cents :
The getaway sounds like it was wonderful. I hope you can post some pictures...that sounds like fun looking for the rocks...I would have no idea what to look for. Can't wait for the rest of the story
from my5cents :
Sounds like you have had a rough week. My husband snores too and if he sleeps on his back, he pulls one leg up and as he is falling into a deep sleep, the leg will start to fall and he will jerk it up...over and over and over..if I can get him to turn on his left side; all is good...he is quieter and of course, no leg to be flopping... Hope your anniversary get-away will help.
from my5cents :
Sorry about the dog bite. I guess you can't make the owners pay for any medical bills or clothing repair since they hired you to train the dog. But as you said, it was a good lesson and one that you will never forget again. Does your company provide any advertising for newspapers or community news? I bet that would be a good way to get some starting jobs in your territory. Sounds like you are still enjoying your work.
from bebelua :
we've been using these people: http://www.maids.com/. I don't know if they have an office near you, but the ones out here have done a great job. very very thorough. we've only had two small problems with them so far (they accidentally vacuumed up a pair of ear buds and didn't say anything to us. we figured it out when we went to use them and they were mangled. also, they keep moving the tivo sensors out of the way when they dust and so stuff isn't getting recorded.) other than that, it's the best cleaning service i've ever used. :)
from my5cents :
It's those times when our kids say or write something so special that you feel like you really made an impact on them. I have a couple of cards I treasure like that. Sounds like the conference was lots of fun.
from plopphizz :
Those pictures look great :). I have a coupel Corgi-related questions for you. Does your Corgi make grunting and groaning noises when he stretches, and lies down sometimes. Banjo is only two years old and he sounds like a eighty-year old man. Also, have you noticed that your Corgis like to get up by our heads when we are lying on the bed. He lies on my pillow and licks the back of my head. Is this common Corgi behavior or just unique to our screwy dog? -- Ploppy.
from my5cents :
Loved the pictures and your tats look so good! Don't worry about embarrassing L, soon enough she will be doing the same to you!
from violetwoman :
Kim, you look so beautiful. And yeah, what do you mean by embarassing your daughter like that? Heh. You're drop-dead gorgeous, dahlinks.
from bathtubmary :
hey shug - i have been meaning to write but haven't because i've been waiting for the right words to say. what i will say is that i'm thinking of you and hoping for the best. xoxoox, d
from my5cents :
That was a bittersweet post. I am happy for you as far as the dogtraining lessons. I am sure the success went a long way in giving you some feeling that you can do it and make it work well for you. As for the porn thing....wow..that's tough! I have so fortunate that my husband does not like that or even to have magazines..but I do know someone who was addicted. He realized it was a very bad habit and has curtailed it as far as I know. I guess that unless Jim wants to change; anything you say will not work. But if he would just try sincerely; I think he could change the habit.
from violetwoman :
Congratulations with your lessons - I'm so happy for you!! (see, that warrants TWO exclamation points) On the Jim front, that's a tough one. My ex was hooked on porn, absolutely. It didn't bother me at first, because I like my alone time anyway, but after a while it started to annoy me. I'd get up in the wee hours, and there he'd be. Of course he'd instantly close the screen he was on but I knew. It's an addiction, like any other. If Jim's up for counseling about it...otherwise, he'll not likely stop. Ahem, my Simon has an old pickup which is still sitting in a friend's yard, which he's never fixed. He gets all seized up whenever I mention selling it. God forbid, even though he's not laid eyes on it for the six years we've been together! All that shit that needs to be done, though, and it isn't, because he's sitting at the computer, that would be a huge issue with me, too. Simon and I have never had a house together yet, but I have the feeling he'll be a lazy camper about doing things. Men, sigh.... I hope you two can work things out. Hope you don't mind my two cents!
from my5cents :
Good luck on the lessons...and getting paid for them too. Are you going to frame the cash? Hope you had a great time at the Fair, can't wait to hear about the lessons and see the pictures of your costume. Funny about Dewey....
from my5cents :
Talking to the doctor about daughter's constant worries is a great idea. Hope they can find some way to give her (and you!) some relief....sorry I have no big solutions for you.
from plopphizz :
I have a step son who acts the same way. I said to him "Let's look up your illness together". We hit webMD many times. I never said anything, I just asked him to find the symptoms and then asked him what he thought and felt about the results. Mostly, he liked hanging out with me and talking about his day. The medical symptoms were secondary. Usually stress. The cure? Pure and uninterrupted time to talk to me about his day. -- Ploppy.
from my5cents :
sounds like the vet owes you for a leash at the very least...guess you need to take all belongings home when you leave the pet there for treatment. Glad he came through ok. Good luck on the vet visits...bet you are getting excited now.
from my5cents :
so your new life is really happening...good luck. Hope the vet visits go well. I imagine there is a suggested advertising program that you can follow?
from violetwoman :
Glad you think so :) I'm glad you're back and ready to roll. BTW, I hope I am NEVER cursed with an exploding dog (cat) whilst traveling!
from my5cents :
Glad you enjoyed the training and had a great time but I am sorry that you are again dwelling on the past. Not that I remember but did you and husband ever have couples counseling? do you think it would help you to move on? What can your husband do to make you feel better about this? Giving up his vacation time for 3 weeks is huge, isn't it? Maybe this is coming up because now you are about to start a new chapter in your life and you are feeling vulnerable....just asking?
from plopphizz :
That's funny, Banjo is the same way -- he does that same crazy rabbit-hopping run all over the place. He just loves the snows and, as you well know, it doesn't take much snow to come up pretty high on their bodies. I guess Corgi just dig the white powder. -- Ploppy.
from my5cents :
The snow and the dogs was such a cute video. How great that the snow disappears nearly as fast as it appeared. Sounds like you are making lots of friends...Glad the dogs have recovered from the loose bowel syndrome.
from my5cents :
Were your dogs in contact with othr dogs last week? I wonder if they picked up something that way....hope they are feeling much better by now. Just what you needed...
from polly-esther :
Oh jeez. I know the pooping fits are horrible and I'm sure Dewey has a tummy ache, but your entry is pretty hilarious! I can just picture you spraying the hotel carpet and being all stealthy about it. I hope his shits stop soon!
from my5cents :
This really sounds like a great adventure. How wonderful you will feel when you are actually working your own franchise....I bet you are getting so excited by now. And so nice you are spending time with an old friend. Almost makes it like a vacation in some ways. Keep us posted...it sounds so interesting.
from my5cents :
Is it possible to get another room on a lower floor although having the kitchenette and living room should help make up for the walking distance....?
from my5cents :
Off to Colorado for 3 weeks sounds like fun even though I know you will be learning about training/discipline for your new career. Hope it all goes well for you.
from my5cents :
L's behavior sounds like she has learned to expect certain results when she does something. If she doesn't get the results, she moves to plan B. Maybe once you get the dog training and discipline - you can adapt it to retraining her....LOL! Did you tell Jim you needed help to get the house ready before you leave for the franchise thing or did he just assume he didn't have to do anything to help out...? Just asking.
from my5cents :
Good luck with the franchise training. I am looking forward to hearing about your new adventures...congrats on the Pilates class too, that must have felt soooo good to be able to pick it up with the class as if you had been going there for years.
from bathtubmary :
i haven't loved a show as much as 30 rock since arrested development. everything they come up with just knocks me over. missed that family guy, though. obvs. i have some catching up to do. xoxo,d
from polly-esther :
Really? Thanks! I decided I looked dorky with braids but maybe I'll try it again. And this entry made tears spring to my eyes. I know when Sassy goes it will be one of the toughest things I go through. And i don't know if I mentioned this, but ever since I read about Cecil, I keep Sassy on her leash whenever she's in the yard. Before, I'd let her out with me if I was running outside for something. She's very obedient and stays with me, but what if she saw a cat across the street? She's a dog and she's going to want to chase it. She won't look to see if a car is coming. i also told Matt to make sure she's on the leash. You just never can predict what could happen.
from my5cents :
that's a beautiful little marker to remember your special furry friend...
from bathtubmary :
ooh, james mcavoy. i totally need to see the last king of scotland. i have been thinking about you lots, by the way, and i'm glad that things are getting on an even keel. xoxo, d
from my5cents :
Maybe you got this wakeup call to remind you both how far you both have come in a couple of years. You have recommitted yourselves to each other and done very well. You must continue to tell yourself that he HAS changed just as you have. He did dump all that stuff off his computer...you should do the same. Stop torturing yourself over something that happened a long time ago. You have a new life starting with the franchise and you can make things so much better for both of you. I hope you can get over this set-back and move forward towards the sunshine.
from violetwoman :
I'm only on dial-up (because I'm cheap) so can't see the you-tube video, dang it! On the other hand, I can totally see why you're upset about what you found. But, hopefully, all that is in the past and you guys are on the right track now, soooo..... I don't know. For sure I'd be racked with insecurity, horribly so. I felt terrible for you just reading about it. Stupid men. And women, too. She's just as much to blame, far as I'm concerned. My two cents. Feel better, okay?
from my5cents :
I don't know what to say. I have never been involved in anything like that. I do understand why you feel betrayed now even though it took place 4 years ago but the fact that he decided on his own to take everything off his computer speaks volumes....Apparently he wasn't really paying that much attention to the stuff he had on there involving people you both know but does realize how hurt you feel. I think you are extremely sensitive to anything that brings back those memories of years ago when you two were having problems. I hope you can talk about it and put it in the past. I have heard that porn is really addictive and some men just get so used to it that they don't realize how much time they spend looking at it and how it affects their real life. It is kind of like blogging; it is so easy to get caught up in other people's stories that you can ignore your own real life.
from my5cents :
I really liked that...it was very good. congratulations to you and your cohort...and BRAD!
from bathtubmary :
are you kidding? that was great! you are so cute. it was good to hear your voice again after all this time. nice ink, too. xoxo, d
from my5cents :
I can't believe you got all those cow bones out of the blue. I guess you "should" wish for a perfect franchise and hope for the best.!
from polly-esther :
Hahaha, that's OK. People in Las Vegas have never heard of it either. H&M is a Swedish clothing store. It's kind of like IKEA but with clothes. It has tons of cute stuff, all really reasonably priced, but sometimes guest designers like Stella McCartney or Madonna offer a limited couture line. (Kind of like how Isaah Mizarahi has a Target line, but the H&M "couture" stuff is only there for a set period of time.) I heard that the store is making its way west with several LA and LV stores opening this year.
from my5cents :
So sorry your Valentine's dinner by the ocean was ruined....maybe you should check with the pharmacist on the pills...just in case. The gifts including the CD and the naughty book sounds very nice. Too bad that L. got grossed out but that is the reason she is still a teenager and the gifts were not for her. LOL
from violetwoman :
And I thought I was the only one to get The Mystery Illness. I hate to think it's truly psychosomatic, cause then that would mean I am .....er, neurotic?
from my5cents :
Lots of progress on your franchise endeavor. Hope you get all you need to get started very soon.
from my5cents :
So L is getting embarrassed because her mom is a human being. If she has to live the life of a saint at her Dad's, and then it is "free love and Hippies (just kidding!) at your place; she is probably just trying to figure all of it out. She thinks she shouldn't enjoy being at your house because of the difference at her Dad's. LOL, I think she KNOWS where she wants to be, just doesn't want to admit it. LOL again!
from my5cents :
congrats on all the free stuff...the membership sounds like an exercise place but how dumb are they with no other info on the heart....Hope the franchise thing falls into place. Good Luck.
from my5cents :
my cats love to roll in and bite and play with the clean laundry. I don't know if it is the scent of the softener sheets or what, but they almost go nuts when I am folding the clothes on the bed. Well, at least Dewey is bringing the laundry INTO the house. Good luck with the franchise and teaching Dewey how to fold shirts properly...LOL!
from polly-esther :
Good luck with the franchise! My dog Sassy likes laundry too, but only dirty stuff. Really, only dirty socks. When Matt takes off his socks after work she salivates as she waits for her chance to grab them. Gross!!!
from my5cents :
Good luck with your decision and I hope it turns out to be a wonderful new career for you. As for the sleeping-with-the-cough-drop thingee....I have done that. I tuck it in the side of my cheek and I don't have any problems with it. Maybe I don't move my mouth around or snore and that is why I don't/haven't had any problems to date. Hope you can get over the cold/cough thing quickly....
from violetwoman :
A whole frog skeleton, now how cool is that? I couldn't identify the bits and pieces - looked like bird bones, though. Best of luck with your franchise - you're a brave soul to move on with it, and I admire you for it. I can't wait to hear your entries after you start!
from my5cents :
I hope your broker has some luck. Maybe this is a sign that this franchise would be a problem for you even if you got what you were promised. How could they sell the 2nd choice location out from under you when you have been in negotiation for the #1 choice and were waiting on them to get it all cleared up??. It sounds to me like someone else (like the original #1 franchisers) took over the #2 locations too? Good luck...maybe look at any dog care competitors and buy that franchise and run this one out of the area....LOL
from my5cents :
I am sooo glad my son grew up in an earlier time. It was hard enough to deal with him during his teen years and he really wasn't a bad kid. From what I have seen and heard, raising a teen now is just horrible. Good Luck..
from polly-esther :
Thanks so much, Kim. Yes, 2006 was pretty tough. There's nowhere to go but up, right?
from my5cents :
Good news on L. and that you are moving forward on the franchise...I think you may be right and this franchise territory will be good for you.. Maybe it will explode with customers once you get started. Funny story about the tattoo and the old man but you WERE noticed. LOL
from my5cents :
So sorry you had such a sucky day yesterday. I hope you got some good answers by now. As for the franchise...do you think you could still make a decent living if you take the offered area? Can you get a committment for somewhere else to tie into that terriory that would be helpful? I sure hope the blood thing wasn't a bad thing for your daughter.
from violetwoman :
Great news, what a relief for you guys!
from my5cents :
great news about your daughter and the fact that she felt the relief is the best of all! Hope you hear from the franchise soon
from polly-esther :
Hi Kim, I'm not sure if you remember but we met a few years ago with bathtubmary and redwine when they visited Las Vegas (I live there.) I think we met up at the Triple 7 Brewpub at Main Street Station...? Anyway, I just started reading again tonight and I just had to let you know how sorry I am about Cecil. Those entries just broke my heart. Losing a pet is sometimes more painful than losing a family member because your relationship is so uncomplicated, and your love for each other is unconditional. I'm glad you're starting to heal. My dog Sassy is a Corgi-Collie mix and my sister has a Corgi too. They're such wonderful little dogs! Dewey is adorable. My diary is locked but here's my login - user: callie; pw: cat.
from my5cents :
Kind of scary when the franchise people can't get their stuff together, isn't it? I sure hope they can work out a territory that will be worthwhile for you. After your severence pay runs out, can you apply for unemployment? That might buy you some time and give you some cash to get your own franchise up and running...just asking!! As for the puppy's eating, how about making his food more liquid so he learns not to eat so fast...or just give him smaller portions at a time....maybe if he starts to slow down, then you can make the food less runny so he learns to chew. Also, what about getting him a chew toy so he learns to exercise those muscles too? Just a thought as I was sitting here...I sure am no expert...
from my5cents :
That was a great idea on the tattoo party...saves money for the people who really want a tattoo and gives Billy more $$ in his pocket. I was surprized at the size of the tat you got but it is very pretty. I watch Miami Ink all the time...I don't have a tattoo and probably never will but I am fascinated with the whole thing. So what franchise did you finally decide on...the animal washing idea? Let us know how it works out and congrats on going in a brand new direction.
from my5cents :
Dewey is very cute....love his eyes....
from curiouoso :
I just reread some of your archives, I'm so sorry about your dog cecil. If you read me you'd know how much I love Mr. Midnite. My daughter was just giving me "crap" over Christmas how I "stole" her dog. (Midnite was her 12 th birthday presnt.) So he's 14 now and just about at the end of his time. I pretty much had to admit it this morning when he fell and could hardly get up. I feel we are so linked that when he goes, I go. I just can't put him down....I feel I'm not the judge of whether his life should be over or not......It's pretty depressing! Curiouoso*
from curiouoso :
Hon, You are a fine looking and uniue person. I can't believe your husband is not paying you the compliments you deserve. You are not the sum of breast augmentation, nose jobs or getting skinny or fat. Take a look at your picture again and instead of idealizing what you think you should be or what he thinks you should be, look at yourself as your readers do, a beautiful sensitive person. Sorry for the lecture but none of us thinks we are as beautiful or handssome as we were or could be, but that's not what matters. What matters is your integration with your inner beauty and outer self. thanks, Curiouoso*
from my5cents :
I went back and looked, really looked at the photo before. I think you are very pretty...in a natural,clean way. I don't put much importance on a woman who looks made-up, plastic, and like any other woman. I think you have very unique look and one that is very appealing....I don't know what your husband wants but I would think a loving and loyal and caring mate would be key. What does HE look like? Maybe you are just over sensitive since you are going through some mental stuff and putting more into any remark he may make. Believe your readers...you ARE pretty.
from violetwoman :
Agh, Kim, that's a horrible way to feel. Do you think it matters to him that much, or are you placing more importance on it? I don't know. I'd sure feel insecure (well, I do anyway) if my hubby admitted I wasn't his type. And I'm not, since I've gained so much weight, but I'd have a freakout if he admitted it to me! It isn't supposed to be all about looks anyway, is it, dammitall. Stupid (visual) men. They're all cads. What the hell IS his type anyway? Geez Louis. I'm no bi-sexual, but you'd totally be my type, and hubby agrees. What is TYPE anyway? Argh, this is bugging me. Women are so cursed with this physical insecurity, and it's grossly unfair. . . . And hey, thanks for the note! It's always nice to hear from you!
from my5cents :
Echo the previous comments .. you ARE beautiful and that photo was soooo good. Loved the columns at the house thingy....very neat. and Wow, imagine the waterfalls frozen in Vegas...hard to believe.
from violetwoman :
You look gorgeous, Kim - good grief woman, how can you say otherwise??? That's an excellent pic, btw, just the way you're framed, with your hair wisping across your face and the oh-so-subtle hint of nakedness! I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. Barring the cold, of course. I guess that stone fireplace/column place must have been a house at some point - pretty cool, though. And now, back to reality, oh darn!
from my5cents :
Yep! Touching and smelling stranger's dirty laundry doesn't sound very appealing to me either! I would sure rather smell and bond with a dog and give them a great bath any day.
from bathtubmary :
yay vegas! yay doubledown! yay fired (i hope)! xoxo, d
from violetwoman :
I would loathe the drycleaning biz, also. Dog training sounds infinitely more interesting and enjoyable. I hope you go for it!
from my5cents :
I haven't been able to read your blog for sometime. Think I have the problem fixed now. What a difficult year you had. I sure hope 2007 goes MUCH better!
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, I know that feeling with the hawks and the songbirds. Love the songbirds, am thrilled to see the hawks; I think it's weird that birds eat other birds, anyways. Esp. when crows or such ilk eat nestlings. That's just wrong!
from bathtubmary :
hope it's the best holiday you've had in aHwile. xoxoox, d
from violetwoman :
I'd be nervous if a coyote was following me, for sure. We don't have any around here - none on Vancouver Island, though we do have wolves. I haven't seen a coyote since I was a kid. Maybe you should carry a Swiss Army knife or something, just in case!
from my5cents :
just checking in, sounds like you are making some progress...glad you are doing better and that L. is well too.
from violetwoman :
Just say "NO"! To your mom, that is. Her visits sound much too stressful for you - why let familial obligation/guilt force you into anything? From moi, who avoids her family like the plague, and doesn't feel guilty (much) about it!
from theshadowbox :
Your guestbook keeps eating my messages! I just wanted to say hi, tell you that I can't believe L. is in middle school because in my head she's still only six, let you know I am thinking about you. Take care!! 10/22/06
from violetwoman :
Kim, you sound so much better today. Keep it up, girl, you deserve some happiness now.
from violetwoman :
Insurance/unemployment/government agencies are instruments of torment. Since when does bipolar 'go away'? Idiots. I'm glad the meds are helping - hopefully you'll be back on an even keel soon, and will stop worrying so much. Grieving for Cecil, however, will last a long time - forever, really. I never stop thinking about my 'departed' cats. I even dream about them on a regular basis. And I still feel a pang when I come home, and they're not there. Sigh.
from my5cents :
by now, I hope L. is much better and your meds are kicking in so you are better too.
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim, glad to know you're still reading (and so nice to hear from you)! One never knows, what with my danged password and all. I hope you're feeling better today, and that L. continues to improve. I thought it was hell worrying about my cats, but it must be a thousand times worse worrying about a child. I feel for you! *hug*
from bathtubmary :
glad to hear l's improving, and you are as well. been thinking of you. xoxo, d
from my5cents :
I haven't been able to read your blog for several weeks due to a problem w/my computer but I just got caught up. My goodness, you have had a rough time of it lately. I hope you are feeling better and that L. doesn't have any more symtoms.
from violetwoman :
I'm so glad L. is doing better. What a relief for you. Time for you to wind down and get to a better space. I've found a website you might enjoy witchesclosetcreations.com Boy, I'd like to order it all! And dress my man up as well. Take care.
from violetwoman :
Sending positive thoughts your way, Kim. You've had more than your share of misery. No real hug, just a virtual one, but it's a big one. *HUG*
from bathtubmary :
i don't think anything i could say would bring you comfort at this time but i will tell you anyway that i am thinking of you and sending a million hugs. xoxoxoxo, d
from chillier :
Oh my GOD Kim I am so so so sorry...I don't have anything wise or wonderful or helpful to say except I would love to give you a huge hug right now. I can't imagine the nightmare you're going through right now but I wish I could help in some way, and take some of that pain away.
from violetwoman :
Kim, I am so sorry to hear about your dog. That was an horrific thing for you to go through. I know there's nothing I can say to make you feel better, but please take care of yourself, okay?
from violetwoman :
Hey, little Miss NoMoreDroopyEyelids! Did you get my password?? Jest wonderin'...
from plopphizz :
Regarding "am looking forward to seeing Toad and Big Head Todd in August", what does this mean? -- Ploppy.
from violetwoman :
You're getting an eyelid lift? - I'm so jealous! Man, mine are so droopy, but I'm too afraid of surgery plus no money to do it. Sigh. Keep up the birdfeeder talk. After years of a birdless existence, we now have feeders on our property and hope to attract lotso birds. It really is fun watching them.
from violetwoman :
Nah, you're still pretty lucid. Have a few more, and then come back! :)
from quoted :
Congrats, you have been Quoted: http://quoted.diaryland.com/clear_mud.html. Thanks for the great writing. -- Ploppy.
from srch4balance :
Hi doll :) I dont see an email address for you, so email me at [email protected] and I will send you the PW. I dont want to leave it in a note and leave a breadcrumb trail :)
from violetwoman :
Shitty news. I'm so sorry about your cat - it must have been a traumatic thing to go through, especially being so unexpected. And it never gets easy, having to make that frigging decision. I wish I could give you a 'real' hug. Take care of yourself.
from plopphizz :
Cute idea with the two perspectives. Corgi Power! -- Ploppy.
from plopphizz :
Hey, just caught up a few of your last entries. Sorry to hear about your cat. I saw the pictures of your Corgis, aren't they a great breed? I am crazy about my dog. Also wanted to check in on you and see if you are doing okay. You have been away for a while. -- Ploppy.
from violetwoman :
I'm so sorry about Gus. Losing our precious pets is so devastating, and it's never easy. *hugs*
from plopphizz :
Yeah, we got Banjo several months back. Here is a link to the entry just before we got him (has a great puppy picture): http://plopphizz.diaryland.com/get_banjo.html
from plopphizz :
Hah, soundproof bathroom. I like that. What no house should ever be without. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
I'm glad to hear the marriage is going well. It can be trying to have home life become a burden. If you really want to be a walking bulletin board for hair removal, grow out all your hair, then get some the hair removed in the shape of the company logo. Hey, I took over Quoted and I saw you in there from a long time ago. You are a DL old timer, aren't you. -- P.P
from plopphizz :
I am surprised he didn't say "Tao-Curious" since Buddha is the character in the painting that tastes the vinegar as bitter. Lao-tse, the Taoism master, is the character who tastes the vinegar as sweet (see http://www.taoism.net/sanctuary/books/vintaste.htm). And Glen's lyrics are: And taste the vinegar you�ll find bitter life. Taste a second time, a sweet suprise, a sweet suprise. That implies an initial nod to Buddhism, but a final settlement on Taoism. And I am sure this journey into Toad and Eastern Religion super-geekiness has been a thrilling adventure for you, eh? -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Well come on, you have to show us a picture of the new tatoo! Hey, you should know the answer to this question: is Glen Phillips a Taoist? I'm reading the Tao of Pooh right now and there is a reference to a story called the The Vinegar Tasters that sounds like the verses in "Comes A Time". You know the part that goes "Taste the vinegar you find bitter life, taste a second time, sweet surprise". Also, have you checked out his Winter Pays For Summer album. If so, what did you think? -- P.P.
from violetwoman :
Hey, just wanted to say that you are bee-yoo-tiful! I'm glad you're feeling better these days. And your dogs are gorgeous, too, btw!
from violetwoman :
Hey girl. Thinking of you *hugs*
from violetwoman :
Nope, I'm still reading, Kim. Like you still read mine in all its whiny misery, right? :) You WILL look back at this time, and breathe a sigh of relief. It WILL get better. Life may be crappy in the meantime, but keep a spark of hope inside you. *hugs*
from plopphizz :
I'm still reading. Sorry things are tough. Marriages take a lot of work, that's for sure. Drop me an email or a note if you want to chat. I probably won't have anything insightful to say, but I can make fun of things if that would be useful. -- P.P.
from justjones :
Girl, I just HOPE it's not contagious! We both seem to be doing better now, so maybe it'll keep going in that direction for a while. Sure miss reading your diary. *sniffle*
from violetwoman :
Well, now I know I'm not the only one to feel that way. I've always felt that I've dragged every man down into my pit of depression. Every single fucking time. Or is it that we're both just on 'good' behaviour when we meet, and inevitably things go downhill from there. I don't know. Whatever it is, it's shitty and what on earth do you do? Recognize it, and try like hell to turn it around? I know Simon's not the same happy guy I met. Not at all. I can't take credit for all of it, but still....
from violetwoman :
Oh Kim, this is shitty. I hope you don't mind this; I read it in a relationship book: actually, if Jim has told you about this BEFORE anything has happened it's apparently a good sign. The book says that if you can demystify this whole 'crush' issue, then you're ahead of the game. I don't know the book, but get yourself some help of some sort, very quickly, be it books, or counselling. Counselling would prob. be a good thing. One thing NOT to do (and this is where me and a million other women fail) is to become needy, suspicious, and angry---therefore pushing him away from you and into the life of the other woman. God, I hope you guys pull through this.
from freetobemee :
Oh hon - I'm so sorry you're going thru this...I've been there before, too, (more times than I care to admit) and I hope you get thru this...No...I KNOW you'll get thru this. You have a friend in me, if you need to talk about it. Take care of yourself.
from violetwoman :
Gahg. What's with the lice? That's so gross. I lucked out with the step-daughters, thank the lord, even when the school was infested. Believe me, when I was picking through their hair, if I'd seen one I would have freaked. I think I was more worried about my precious cats catching them! (if that's possible)
from violetwoman :
Hee hee. Lice and snails, dog piss and cat vomit. Oh my.
from violetwoman :
Manic is right! ;) Yes we read you. Yes we like you. We really, really do!
from plopphizz :
Hey, I don't know if you read my last entry or so, but I got the CD, so thanks for that. I haven't had much time to listen to it just yet, but I will and will let you know what I think. I hope L is doing okay. Drop me a note or an e-mail -- P.P.
from violetwoman :
Kim, I can't imagine how much you must be worrying about L. I always think that no matter how much I love and worry about my cats, it has to be a thousand times worse if it's your own child. Likely it's just something she'll have to live with (like my brother has all his life). *hugs*
from plopphizz :
Oh, and was I suppose to get that lapdog CD, because i don't have it yet, which makes me think I need to check the office at our old place. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
I've said it before and I will say it again: there just aren't enough entries with the phrase "Impacted Anal Glands" in the world today. Okay, actually that's the first time I ever said it, but I really plan on saying it again numerous times in the near future. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
I haven't seen Garden State yet, but given our similiar taste in movies, I will give it a shot. -- P.P.
from freetobemee :
Hey girl! Just wanted to say that I LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOVVVVEEED Garden State too!! T and I rented those movies this past weekend as well. Napoleon was funny...makes me want a pair of moon boots again!! HA! :) Take care girl...just wanted to tell you I agree with your reviews! ta-ta!
from chillier :
I just have to say, in regard to mothballs, that most people with old grandparents probably know what they are. When my grandparents are dead I will smell mothballs and think of them, for that is their perfume of choice. Why? I don't know. Also, congrats on the new job!
from plopphizz :
Glad to see you back. Maybe some day I will actually respond to your email.
from plopphizz :
So now I can use the phrase "REMEMBER the ladybugs...story, that is, the ladybugs story???" Or more specifically, the rebuttal I gave on 5/17/04 to your ladybug story you wrote on 5/7/04? It has been getting all these google hits for "do ladybugs bite" and recently climbed into my number three most viewed story -- purely from google hits. Thought you might get a kick out of that, this ladybug biting issue is pretty popular. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Does the e-mail address you sent me still work, given that you are changing jobs? Let em know if you got my response or not. If you have a new email just send it to [email protected]. I want to hear more about Lapdogs. -- P.P.
from violetwoman :
Hey Kim. Your Vegas trips sound like such fun. You get to fill your hedonistic boots, dontcha? Lap dance by a girl, whoo, that's pretty hot stuff! I think Simon would faint if he saw me in that situation....then hustle me quickly back to our hotel room! ;)
from plopphizz :
And you, I want to chat with you too lady. Can you send me an email on [email protected]
from plopphizz :
Las Vegas, eh? You ever see that commercial for Las Vegas with the four women riding in the limo and one of them has that embarassed look on her face? And then the other start laughing until she finally starts laughing, too, so you know something horribly embarassing happened to her that was also incredibly funny? You know that commercial? Well, make sure you are the embarassed woman on your return trip :). And have a great time. -- P.P.
from violetwoman :
Kim, thanks for your note. I really appreciate the gesture. I probably could use some therapy but I've done so much of it over the years and I'm still unhappy! I don't know how much it has helped. I suppose it has helped in the sense that I'm still alive today and I'm finally over some past issues. I just have to learn how to live for today and enjoy what I've got in my life. And to STOP WORRYING. It sounds easy, eh? Thing is, I feel so on the edge right now and so overwhelmed just by the day-to-day living. One day at a time, I guess. And BTW, where are the pics of your babies, eh?
from violetwoman :
I'm so sorry but.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! Jesus H. Murphy, you had me laughing re: your mother rant. Oh god, oh god. Now I do not feel guilty about how I feel about my own mother. My mother is like a 1/3 less annoying version of your mother. Except mine talks in baby talk. I feel for you, honey. You described her beautifully. What's with the touching of the face all the time? My oldest sister does that and it makes me crazy! Ah, empathy. Where art thou?
from plopphizz :
I think you *do* have something new to report -- namely that phlegmball expos� -- top-notch reporting as always. "Angle" is a term of endearment for women as long as you are referring to the acute angle, and not the obtuse.
from plopphizz :
Yeah, Mulletman found that MAME emulator a while ago and got tons of games also. Phoenix is great and I always enjoy Frogger and any of the Pacman games as well. It does have an extremely surreal effect on the brain. Like: "hey, this doesn't make sense in my life now!" the overlapping memories feel weird. -- P.P.
from violetwoman :
Hi Kim. It's me, Kim! Re: your entry on being happy for other people. I think it applies to exes mostly. If one was jealous of friends and family, that wouldn't be good. But the exes is a whole different can of worms. It also depends on the situation. I wish nothing but the best for all my exes except for the cheatin' one. Even then, I don't wish him ill---no, I just don't want him to live happily ever after with HER! (The other woman). However, if he were to dump her and meet someone else, then he can be happy. See, it all makes sense! ;) Also, you have more emotional involvement due to your child. You hear her talk about them, plus you have to see them first-hand. It clogs up the works, so to speak. Don't worry, you're just like the rest of us!
from plopphizz :
That Aunt M story made me laugh. I think the funniest thing is how people react to dangerous situations: the noises they make or the facial expressions. Nothing funnier that hearing a grown man scream like a little girl, although a howling sounds of a large women falling down stairs is probably on par.
from plopphizz :
Wow that's a couple of really sad stories. It's good that your cousin was able to make a choice on the feeding tube thing, I hate to think of anyone suffering if they can have a choice. I am glad you followed up on the girl on the freeway story though -- I was wondering what the heck that was all about. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Well, all I can do after reading that last entry is get teary-eyed and say: Seriously, Kim, you are the greatest. Really. -- P.P.
from violetwoman :
Hmm, that last note just vanished, poof, just like that. Let's see if it shows up. Now, back to what I was going to say (laugh about). Methinks you will end up with TWO puppies eating your kitchen. ;)
from plopphizz :
Yeah I know the top picture is not you. Sorry I was running your entries together because I was viewing some older ones last night. I don't remember the specific name, but there was a picture of you with your dog I think. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Ok, lady, seriously. You need to write your response notes on *my* note page. It's only because I think you are so damn cool that I will let it slide just this time :). But I need to have kudo points on my notes too heh heh. BTW, are you and violetwoman friends because you two seem to always light up my comments at the same time. Oh and by the way, based on your picture, you are completely not the person to ever worry about having a nice body -- I say this completely obsessive -- er objectively, seeing as I am happily married. -- P.P.
from justjones :
Oooh, I didn't even think about my template in relation to the story. I don't know why she was naked, isn't that so strange? I hope they find out. I thought the same thing about sleepwalking. She lived right not far from where she was killed, I wonder if it was my own neighborhood, even. Scary.
from plopphizz :
You must, of course, realize the irony that your template picture appears to be illustrating today's entry. Obviously, the "walking on the freeway at 3am" part is odd enough, but why was she unclothed? Was she sleep walking? That's one bizarre story.
from justjones :
I think you'll like yoga. It really seems to provide a good workout, and leaves me feeling really grounded and content at the end of class. You're in a room full of people, but are very much IN your own body, it's very noncompetetive. It's an odd combination of difficult and relaxing. As for the penis eating on Fear Factor....imagine THAT sandwich!
from plopphizz :
That's good to know -- I am seriously considering because a good friend of mine from work is also trying it and seems to be happy with the results so far. BTW, your latest entry reminded me of that horrible Fear Factor I saw recently where the contestant had to eat a bull, deer, elk or waterbuffalo penis. Yucko!! -- P.P.
from justjones :
Here was Jim's rationalization about yoga: he liked it, but knows I LOVE it, and it's expensive, so he'll let me go regularly and just join me now and then. Fair enough!
from plopphizz :
Yeah, you get right on that sandwich thing. I'll catch up with you later. So Jim just did the one time try, eh? Didn't like Yoga much. BTW I am with you on the "no work and do what I like" fantasy. Then again, I am not working today, and doing what I like involves doing Diaryland writing, so maybe I am already covering it in some small way -- P.P.
from justjones :
Yes, I think proximity + boredom = food in a dog's mind. "I'm sooo bored. The bottom of the cabinets looks sooo tasty..." Maybe we should concoct a sandwich by numbers entry in which the sandwich items are expanded to include things dogs consider edible. THAT'D make for an interesting sandwich. Chunk of sofa cushion + carpet shreddings + grass + half-burned firewood with a glaze of cat vomit. Mmmmmmmm.
from plopphizz :
So really, actual home life = home life in head + bodily functions. Why do you suppose dog's eat various random things? Is there criteria for defining food simply: "I have access"? -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Hey, let me know how Jim likes the yoga so I can get some male feedback on it. My wife and I really need to do something to relieve our stress and sore muscles. Every other day, one of us seems to be working out neck and back knots out of the other one. It's good bonding time for us, but I rather not have the problems in the first place. :) -- P.P.
from justjones :
Hmm....we'd have to find a venue in which to hold NIPP. I think the local city parks would take offense!
from euphoria21 :
So where's that NIPP taking place, huh? And where do I sign up! Hee
from euphoria21 :
I found you because of plopphizz, and I decided to read up on you more. Any fan of John Cusack gets a thumbs up from me. Anyways, glad I passed thru. Take care, oh and I loved the answers from your MadLibs thingy! ;8^]
from violetwoman :
I'm with you on the 'fat' issues. Hoo boy, do I hear you. My friend, too, is annoying me lately (or I'm just extra sensitive due to my weight gain). She always was thin and now she's working out constantly. So all I hear is how 'buff' she is, how much she's working out, how 'hairless' she is due to laser treatments, etc etc. I dunno. When I was working out a lot, I never felt the need to announce it on a regular basis (my thin sister did the same thing). Eh. If I was thin, too, I likely wouldn't be reading into it as much. But still.....Anyway, I still think you look beautiful, honey.
from plopphizz :
J.J., is there some secret place that you have for people who read your diary to post to, because I seem to be the only one writing notes. I'm starting to creep myself out. Let me know, P.P.
from plopphizz :
Happy birthday J.J. Have a great one. Maybe someone will buy you an ant trap for a present. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Holy crap I write you a lot of notes. It's like a plop phizz pride parade here ;). Anyway, my new madlib survey is up, so rock its world, my dear. -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Oh just to comment on your recent entry. I agree, PIIP means put it in perspective. Happiness = gratitude. I use to deal with a multitude of terminal ill and chronic pain patients in my former life -- let me tell you, I have *nothing* to complain about. Great entry, that's why I keep tuning into your vibe, lady.
from plopphizz :
Wow that was quick on the madlib survey, I'm impressed :). The questiosn and answers are really funny, thanks for your post.
from plopphizz :
And you still need to take my survey lady!! You are one of my original favorite readers, (I am so damn charming). But seriously, you liked my stuff right from the start and that means a lot to me. Please take the survey, thanks -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
You still never told me where the naked chick picture came from.
from plopphizz :
We had our honeymoon in Maui also. I agree, it was like all the relaxation techniues (waves, warm sunshine with cooling breezes, warm, light summer evenings) mixed all into one. I wish I was there now :).
from plopphizz :
Hey, I just finished my first survey, so please drop by and take it. Thanks lady, P.P.
from plopphizz :
Oh, and I have been meaning to ask you -- where did you get that picture of the naked chick walking down the street?
from plopphizz :
Wow, for not being able to write anymore, that was a pretty detailed (and good) entry :). I certainly understand the writer's block problem, too. Sometimes I just pick a totally random weird idea to break up the block. Regarding the flaky people: let's face facts, we all have an invisible scoreboard with all of our relationships, and when the 'give' gets higher than the 'take', it's time to reevaluate who your friends are and are not.
from plopphizz :
Whoops, forgot there is no html in messages here. Sorry :).
from plopphizz :
<p>So anyway...you have to seriously get your comments page going, because I have to have a comments page to communicate.</p> <p>Seriously I am really good with 1-2 sentence communication.</p> <p>So click on "Your comments" and then select the "Here are the instructions" link.</p> <p>Either way, let me know how it goes. -- P.P.</p>
from plopphizz :
Hoo boy, just read your entry on the dentist, the vomit and the excited puppy. Good stuff, very funny :).
from plopphizz :
Hey, I just got my new layout up, so check it out and let me know what you think -- I am still up to adjusting it. Guess what? I am the number one Google hit for search string 'Ladybug Bite' -- pretty bizarre and completely unintentional. I thought you would find that at least ironic, if not funny.
from plopphizz :
Yup, I have broke your cycle of denial about ladybugs. The first step is always the hardest. Wait until you see what I do with rainbows, puppies and bunnies ;).
from plopphizz :
FYI, I finished my ladybug bite entry tonight, so enjoy (or fear) them :).
from plopphizz :
Hey, why don't you have a comments section for your entries. Or if you do, and I missed it, the question then becomes "What am I such an idiot?" (no really, I need to know this). Anyway, here is my response to your latest entry: Did you know that ladybugs bite? Hard? And leave horrible welts? You just inspired an idea for a future diary entry because I've been bitten (and my wife, too) and it ain't pretty. Wanna see a good movie in video stores now (if you like John Malkovich): Ripley's Game. Cya -- P.P.
from plopphizz :
Hey, thanks for adding me to your favorites, I've got yours on my and will be checking it out this coming week. I know part of the reason you put me on was because of Toad, but you also match me on three of my five favorite movies: Shawshank, American Beauty and Better Off Dead -- and guess which one I was putting on next if I had not run out of room: High Fidelity. I guess we should chat movies sometime soon :).
from violetwoman :
I hope everything is okay. Your poor honey.
from dani-lou :
If he was arrested for rape, he'd be on the sex offender listing in your area. Your state link should have it, at least then you'd know. And it could be from someone too young, so you are right to not jump to conclusions. Toodles, Dani.
from dani-lou :
Your cast pages link doesn't work. Just thought I'd let you know. Toodles, Dani.
from parlance :
I have the same problem with my dog. He is absolutely NUTS. You know what works with him, though? You know those squirt water bottles they use on your hair when you're getting it done? You can probably buy one of those at your local dollar store, or something. Anyways, everytime he starts yapping, nipping, or doing something annoying, I spray him. And yeah, they grow to fear the bottle -- but she'll eventually get used to it and shutup whenever you pick it up.
from violetwoman :
pictures....PICTURES!!!! of your new baby!!!! must. have. pics. Good luck with your meds. I hope it's smooth sailing without them. Sounds like you're in the absolutely right space to try, too. *hugs*
from ariana0360 :
kim--i'm shay, a straight, white, 18 year old high school senior, and i just wanted to say that you and your diary are damn sexy. i've been reading your journal for at least two years and your travails never cease to amaze me. you're awesome.
from violetwoman :
How do you know if someone's searching for particular entries?
from bebelua :
hey stranger. watned to drop by for a couple of reasons. first, as my subconscious is clearly trying to tell me with the crazy vegas dreams, i miss you! and also, i have some questions about the services offered by your place of employ. drop me an email or something? or maybe i'll try to call you soon. meanwhile, the vegas dreams are FUN! wish we could make em real. :) xoxo b
from violetwoman :
Cool new design! Is that your naked body? ;) You know, I didn't even realize it was Friday the 13th, what with my preoccupation with Valentine's Day tomorrow. Hmmm, so far, so good. Have fun this weekend with your hubby!
from violetwoman :
Hiya Kim, no I didn't think your question was strange. I felt a little uncomfortable (ie: like a loser) but that was all. I may address it an entry--I don't know--but if I don't, I'll send you a fully detailed email, okay? :) P.S. your Vegas trip sounded awesome!
from violetwoman :
I'm so jealous!!!! A new car!!!! You lucky girl, you. Have fun cruising in your new rod. Yee Ha! The puppies are cute, too. Corgis are lovely little dogs.
from godmoney :
one of the best things i've read in a while, yes.
from violetwoman :
Agh, I hate the ringing in the ears. I had it once for a month due to taking too much aspirin, and then I had it for no reason for about 6 months. Drove me bonkers. Do you have a noise machine for sleeping. Set it to the 'white noise' and that will drown the ringing out if it bothers you. Nasty horrible thing to have.
from violetwoman :
Me too, right now. Sad, lethargic, ugh. You'll feel better soon. You always do, right? I just try and remember that, over and over. And yes, I'd love to have a California winter. You can take this one any day, and I live in the mildest part of Canada! I think I'd die back East.
from violetwoman :
Howdy! I listen to the same cd's over and over again as well. I do recommend the soundtrack to "Shrek"--it's very upbeat and happy. What else? Hmmmm.....nope, that's about it! I usually listen to Sting, some Madonna (I love to dance to some of her songs), an excellent dance cd my ex burned for me, celtic, symphony, I love the 9/11 cd except it makes me sad (great), retro shit from my teens (America, Neil Young, ooh that SO dates me), blah, blah, blah. I am basically a mixed bag!
from violetwoman :
Hey, can you show a pic of your venetian paint job? I'd like to see it. And hopefully you'll be feeling less depressed as the days go by. These things are so cyclical, though I tend to lose sight of that when I'm in the midst of a depression.
from violetwoman :
Congrats on your new place! And thanks for your note. And I think your operation sounded a thousand times worse, it's just that I'm such a wienie!
from violetwoman :
Geez, keep us in suspense why dontcha? Hurry up and spill the beans! Glad you're doing so well, too! My surgery is to clear out my endometriosis as well as my adhesions. I had the same surgery last year. They keep growing back and causing me grief. Hopefully this is what is causing this pain, cause if they can't cure it.....argh. Yah, you had a hell of a surgery, too, but you braved it rather well. I am such a chicken. Thanks for asking! ;)
from violetwoman :
Nice dream there, honey! And I thought I was the only one who had weird dreams. That was a good one, though; delivering kittens AND cans of cat food. Why do we dream shit like that? Heh.
from dizzy-dame :
Hey, this is Frazzled Imp. Due to certain people in my personal life not having the common sense that god gave a banana feeling the urge to delve into my journal, I�ve decided to pack my bags, and move to a new location. Since this move isn�t intended to thwart my regular readers who have nothing to do with me on an intimate basis, I�m just making the rounds and letting you know where I�ve gone. You�re still welcome to come read, if you�d like. You can find me at: http://dizzy-dame.diaryland.com Take care!
from violetwoman :
Cute pic! Looks like fun!
from bathtubmary :
hey - congrats! that is so wonderful. you know, your scar pictures were quite beautiful. i'm not kidding. i often think people's imperfections make them interesting and attractive. your girl is just adorable (obvious resemblance) and she's got that sparkle in her eye. big kisses, d
from violetwoman :
I am so glad your mom is doing okay. I kind of envy her attitude in a stupid way. I'd be freaking out and at the hospital in ten seconds flat. She seems to be WAYYY on the other side. Too relaxed about things! But so long as she's fine! Sheesh. I'd be worried about her, too!
from srch4balance :
I'm so sorry you're feeling low. I know JUST what you need! A new template! Now get busy emailing me with ideas. :) You can't be sad for your birthday, honey! It's a happy day. It's YOUR day, and I want you to enjoy it to the fullest!! Just know that I know exactly how you're feeling, and you'll pull thru it. You have had alot of big things happen lately and it's probably all coming together in your mind. Go to a park...sit on a rock and sketch something. Then go home & paint it, frame it. It will be a nice memory for you someday. Take care, love.
from nividian :
Why don't you have IM, dammit?
from nividian :
TEE HEE HEE!
from theshadowbox :
PS: I enjoy the link to click a random entry. Might I have this html code from you to sneakily add to MY diary?
from violetwoman :
Hey, I just checked out the butterfly attracting pee site you recommended. Hah. Why pay for what you can produce yourself! Interesting, though. Where in heck have you been these days?
from violetwoman :
thanks for your nice note, I got over my wounded pride quickly enough, grr. Good pics. Those faires look like a lot of fun. We have nothing but rednecks and yuppies in this town. We used to have a Renaissance Faire here when I was a teenager, in fact this town used to be a mecca for independent, original sorts but it's not like that anymore. The uptight idiots here started policing the faire, and charging a huge amount of rent for the grounds, so it fizzled out. I used to ride bareback in a long dress with my long hair flowing on my beautiful white mare. Needless to say, I was pretty popular amongst the young men. I had such a great time way back when! Oops, long, babbling note, have a great day!
from violetwoman :
Oh, that's just awful about your crab. I'd be feeling horrible too. But you know what, I would have done the same thing, thinking he was dead. One day when L is old enough (like 25) to appreciate this story....I did the same thing in a way except it involved my step-daughter's hamster. It got out of its cage one night and of course the cats ate him. Everything but his little head which I found on the stairs. So I quickly disposed of it (flush) and told her that I just found him dead in his cage. Of course she wanted a funeral (oops) but I said the garbage men had already taken it away. I told her the truth last year, did we laugh over that! Don't feel too bad, it was an honest mistake. And I'm sure a new puppy would survive in your household!
from violetwoman :
Surely you jest? "A little bit 'o' fat?" OH PLEASE!! That is just your SKIN (not fat) wrinkling due to your position. You look totally HOT, so ix-nay on the at-fay, okay? I'd sacrifice my left ball (if I had one) to have a figure like yours. *sigh* P.S. that faire looks like fun, love the outfits, too, esp. those boots!
from violetwoman :
A great thing you and your husband have going for you is your ability to communicate. I think if you continue to keep those lines open that your chances of staying together increase hugely. I don't know the depth of his feelings for K. (and were they more sexual or......?). I think that a person can have fleeting feelings for someone other than their partner and never act on them. I know I have, and never once would I have compromised what I had at the time. It sounds like you two have a lot of love for each other and your marriage would probably be wonderful. I say go for it, but then I'm always romantic where OTHER people are concerned! I wish I had some helpful insight re: your daughter but my step-daughters were ridiculously mellow with me (not with their mom though!). The younger one did have food issues (often complained of feeling sick as well) too but grew out of them as a teenager. Take care, Kim
from violetwoman :
hey, thanks for writing! Nice to meet you too!
from violetwoman :
I had an experience similar to yours, only the friend in question was my male friend. We were such great friends, I loved him so much (non-sexually) and we were inseperable. My Jim was the one who initiated the idea and then the subsequent threesome. Big mistake. My friend pulled away as well, saying he couldn't handle it as he actually was "in" love with me. And so I lost him. The big lesson I learned from this was:if you're going to have an open marriage, do it with strangers, one or two time only deals. The bigger lesson after that was: don't do it at all if you don't want to risk ruining your marriage. Every person and couple is different, but I feel that not many couples are able to withstand the glut of emotions and feelings this "openness" provokes. On that happy note....have a great weekend!
from violetwoman :
Hiya, I'm a Kim too, who was with a Jim for 11 years, also we had an open relationship for the last 3 years of that. Interesting reading!
from theshadowbox :
Oooh! Nice layout, so tidy and nifty and organized. That's you, isn't it?
from srch4balance :
Just a note to let you know that your email & guestbook links are wrong. :)
from srch4balance :
Nice new layout, darlin!
from perceptionss :
Kim, thanks for taking my survey. I enjoyed reading your answers and I find sarcasm lacking in my life. Thanks:) Love, Booby
from jt7dreamz :
i just wanted to say that your entry really moved me. i can totally see where your pain echoes... your expressions and writings moved me deeply. hope you find the 'strength' to smile tommorow and all the days after.
from uncoolme :
you like two bands with the word toad in them...i find that amusing, but i'm easily amused. the toadies are great to listen to..well i'll stop polluting your notes area. adieu.
from littlelucey :
Hey girl..just read about your mom and grandma. I'm in the same boat you're in. BOTH of my grandma's are suffering from dimentia and alzheimer's. It's terrible to see someone you love, not even recognize you. It terrifies me that my mom will go through the same hell, and that I will have to take care of her, when all I've known is for her to take care of me. And then, in the back of my mind, I fear that my kids will have the burden of taking care of me when I lose my mind. Just wanted to tell you that *I feel ya*, and I feel what you're going through. But, keep your head up and live life to the fullest, that's all we can do... Take care of you!! :)
from astasis :
Hey hon, just letting you know that my locked diary is only temporary! Still reading, and will be writing as soon as some drama is sorted out....
from theshadowbox :
where are you getting all these outrageous little quizzes from? Bananas, paintings...rabies? Craziness I'm telling you!
from bathtubmary :
hi- i found you through my bud bebelua's favorites. been meaning to write for quite some time and say how much i enjoy your writing. the entry on the woman with the 'sin visor' is priceless! peace, d
from junkboxx :
Hey, thanks a lot for the encouragement. I'm glad you liked my diary, it means a lot to me. :)
from breathless- :
Hey! Your diary rocks. Keep it up :) Love the layout too. I wish I had skills. LOL! Anyways, stop by my diary sometime and drop me a note! I'd appreciate it! Buh-bye!
from siopup :
haha, i read "save me a seat" and burst out laughing. i'm tired, but it was funny. plus, i like that your mother fooled you.
from jinx1764 :
At least one of us is trying to make their page more intersting, hope the details get twited a bit. H
from bebelua :
Hiya. I just viewed your new design on IE, on a Mac running OSX. It looks okay, but it does have some glitches like the "down" function makes the page go screwy. Then, I looked at it in Netscape on the same Mac, running Classic (OS 9.1). The text of your entries is not showing up correctly - it only has one word per line, and the entire thing is centered. Then, when I click on the "Earlier" link, I see all the entries, but when I use the "-" symbol to go back, the pages are blank. So there ya go. Now that I've graced you with my sophisticated Quality Assurance techniques, let me remind you once again that you rock and I can't get enough of your writing.
from trinity63 :
Hi -- I surfed in and read your diary -- I liked it. I had to laugh about the spider entry. Did you know that on average, 8 spiders a year will crawl across you as you sleep and you will on average ingest 3 of those? Pretty gross eh? Anyhow, neat diary:) Come see mine, if you want:) http://trinity63.diaryland.com
from justdeal :
Still not sure what the heck the point of this is when you also have a guestbook, but what the hell. Hi scorchcake.
from lizzles :
hey, you're cool. yea. that's about it. rock on, you.
from connie-w :
i think yr writing is great. and none diary is ugly as long as we write it from the heart :o)
from rockaroll :
hi. i think you're neat. have a happy day.
from thenidanced :
hi, i'm pledging my love too. i don't think your diary is plain. i think it's great.
from astasis :
I'm pledging my undying love!
from justjones :
Hey look, I got my little note thing to work. True, the link is atrociously ugly..but it works!

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