Free tickets are worth what you pay

I don't think I need to go into great detail about to which performance I am referring to. But I will anyway. Camelot... All the hype, none of the hot pink stretch velvet, over acting, and not quite on key singing. (Well, OK there was all of that and more) Oh, and did I forget the lame (pretend there is an accent there). Ah, but with Ms. B by my side... a stunning romp through downtown SJ looking for a parking garage, and a midnight drive over 17... How could I be upset. Really. I'm not. Those parts were great. Now if only someone would get this poor company a better costumer... and perhaps a voice coach... and while I'm at it, acting lessons. Then i whole heartedly recommend this production.

Otherwise, it was almost worth the $5.50 we spent on parking. Almost.

And now I will quote my favorite part "one spawkwing dwap". That's right folks... The final sentence, the culmination of all of the efforts of that night and he suddenly developed a lisp. *sigh* I love the theater.

What? What's that?

Guess who weighed in yesterday and not only has lots 11 lbs but was also measured and seems to have basically lost 2 inches off all of the her body? Could it be me? I think it is!!!!!!!! Ahem, I am getting off my little happy high horse. (Although not really, I'm just changing topics)

So, taking a page from Ms. B's book... I have declared 2007 to year of being girly. I'm off to a good start with pedicures, fake nails, buying all the 'beauty aids' at longs including but not limited to: Face exfoliates, hair oils, lotions, creams, and other smelly yet functional products. I also bought a dress. It's all ruffles and pink plaid and cute. I can't wait until the weather gets warmer and I can wear it. The whole diet thing is part of my girly year. (Ms. B. informed me last night that my 'girly' parts were shrinking because of the diet and that made me less of a girl and not more) Now don't take this the wrong way... It's not the dieting that makes me girly. It's feeling more feminine because I like the way I am looking that makes it girly. (Because otherwise, Ms. B is quite correct. My 'girly' parts have shrunk about 2 inches as well, thus making me less of a woman.) And hat's where I am standing. Right next to a cliff, where I always am, but this time I am following the willow-the-whisp away from the chasm instead of over it.

I need to go to work now... Or possibly the gym.

Oh, but wait. Tonight is opening night of Camelot in San Jose and guess who got free tickets?!?! That's right, me! So, if I can get my boss to let me out of work an hour early, I'm so there. I'm very excited about it. Tonight opens up a US tour for the company so it will most likely be very good. And I got Ms. B to agree to go with me. *cheers*

Tah.

Dreaming

I woke up very early this morning because of a very disterbing dream. I was riding a bus to go home... (I don't know why I wasn't driving.) Then I decided I needed to stop at this really big shopping mall to pick up something on my way home. So I looked around for the bus stop indicator thingie... I couldn't find it. But someone else wanted off too and so we stopped anyway. I got off the bus and walked into the mall. Immeadately I saw a lady, who looked like a store employee, telling a family they needed to go back inside the shop because of some mix-up or something. I kept walking, but the store employee followed me and was making conversation with me. After a while she left and I decided I needed to call someone and tell them where I was. I reached down to my purse and discovered that it was open and someone had stolen my wallet and phone! The really wierd part was that my money was still there. I twas lose in the purse. I started to panic in the dream and woke up.

And that's where I am.

Happy Saturday.

Jury Summons

It took them almost 19 years to figure out that I was alive... and what do I have to show for it? I have jury duty. Normally I would be completely amused by this. But unfortunately, the date of my summons happens to be on a day that I have a party planned at work for the kids. And not just any party, a Pirates of the Caribbean party! Aaaarrrrggggg! (Literally!) Oh well, let's hope they don't need me.

*cheers*

What's that, I've lost ten pounds? That's right kids. I went to my weigh in yesterday and that's where I'm sitting. And I finally had someone notice. He said: You look different. I smiled. He said: It's not your hair or your make-up. I said: Could it be I'm missing ten pounds? He laughed and said: Yes, I think that is it.

I can't wait for other people to see me.

*yah*

Muhahahahha

Today I was holding a sewing group. It went really well. All the girls there now have several pairs of bloomers and we are off and running for a really great season. But the best part of my day came after this who sewing extravaganza...

Ms. B and I went to eat at the Olive Garden. It was very full, as it was a Saturday night. We were walking up to get on the list when who should we discover walking just behind us...? But Sheena of the wild forest dwellers! I don't even know how to describe this bit of awful dressing... She was wearing a mini-skirt and uggs along with extremely teased hair in a half pony with wild dark eye make-up. Perhaps she had just escaped from thunderdome? Then, to make the night even better... we watched a guy palm some money over to the seating guy to sit down sooner! At the Olive garden? What did he do, slip him a 20? How ghetto!!!!

Yah, today was very good.

Saturday Morning

It's cold. It's foggy. It's 7 friggin Am on a Saturday. Why am I awake? Oh yah, I'm running a sewing workshop in Fremont today at 11.

Happy is karaoke night at the gym. Even if it was only Karaoke night for me and Ms. B. We went, we sang, it was great. We also entertained several people on the road to our stunning rendition of "La Disko". Oh yes, if you didn't see it, consider yourself unlucky. (I'm sure the people in the blue car next to us were quite pleased.)

So I am right smack in the middle of a girly phase. This means that I have gotten my nails done (as posted before) and bought skirts and am doing all of those lotion/scrub stuff when bathing. I don't know why I go through these phases every once in a while. (As most of you know, I'm kind of a Tomboy) But there you have it. Somehow I don't think it will kill me, but it might confuse the natives. *grin*

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

You are The Magician

Skill, wisdom, adaptation. Craft, cunning, depending on dignity.

Eleoquent and charismatic both verbally and in writing,
you are clever, witty, inventive and persuasive.

The Magician is the male power of creation, creation by willpower and desire. In that ancient sense, it is the ability to make things so just by speaking them aloud. Reflecting this is the fact that the Magician is represented by Mercury. He represents the gift of tongues, a smooth talker, a salesman. Also clever with the slight of hand and a medicine man - either a real doctor or someone trying to sell you snake oil.

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Mimosa Monday

What could be better than a day off of work? Spending it drinking mimosas and sewing with your best friend. Ah, what a wonderful day. There was a weigh in involved and it was less than I thought it was going to be, there was a trip to Goodwill where several bags of clothing were released from my possession and there was madori along with the mimosas... Three aprons and a pattern for a chemise were managed along with watch such faboo flix as "Viva Rock Vegas" (yes, the Flintstones 3rd movie) and all of the Back to the future movies in a row. I love holidays. I love my friends. Life is good.

Currently there is a running question of what to call the guild I find myself helping run. There are several choices on the table. But I believe there are two that have made the final cut. Are you ready for them? We shall either be the Guild of St. Minerva or St. Genevieve. ( I was pushing for Bunnifort, but I shouldn't push all of my personal weirdness on anyone else. Oh, never heard of Bunnifort? Possibly because she is my own personal saint. The saint of stupid ideas and Rabbits. Both of which are dear to me.) Hopefully this whole thing will be cleared up this week and we will have it all down and ready to go. I'm thinking T-shirts....

I love everyone right now.

Goodnight.

Fast forward

Have you ever gone to a job interview or sat around with friends as they ask you the dreaded question... "So, where do you see yourself in five years?" I hate this question. And I am sure my answer always reflects that I hate it, even if I try to hide my disdain. I was thinking about why I hate this question, and the truth is, because I don't have any freaking clue where I want to be in five years. If I knew the answer to that question, I wouldn't be sitting through stupid interviews for jobs which I don't think I really want anyway!! *Sigh* I think I want to get my MSW and work for CPS. But then I realize what all of that is going to mean... Two years of grad school that I don't have a clue how I am going to pay for or even if they will let me in. Then I think well, I don't want to stay in my current job, not because I don't like it, but because it's not going to change or take me up the ladder of success any time soon. But then I have moments where I think about this cool program at the local JC where I could learn field research techniques and do Archaeology for the state. It wouldn't cost half as much as an MSW but would be very interesting and keep me occupied until I was ready for grad school. If I really wanted to go... If I really want an MSW... If, if, if...

I need a sign boys and girls. A sign of biblical proportions that will tell me what to do. I need a friggin burning bush or a dream about an ark. Maybe a crystal ball with my future inside. I only need a glimpse of five years from now. A little fast forward into the future. I'm not asking for stock prices or anything, just a little help figuring out the next few years.

A normal life

What to write... what to write...

Sadly, nothing much is going on. I have a cold that I am hoping will stop existing by sheer will power. Work is going on much like it always does. Except today I am going to have to face the inevitable... I have to deal with the kid's library. I have been avoiding it for almost a year now and it always comes back to haunt me. So I am taking the head on approach and will start actually working on it... today. *sigh*

There has been lots of fun emailing at work. Bless all of my friends who think I need distraction during my work day!!! (Because I do!!) And by the way, does anyone need play-doh? I have a lot and for some reason all of the parents have so politely refused it. (Gee, I wonder why?? *snicker*)

I am currently researching Spanish costuming of the Elizabethan Era. I just got the coolest re-print of a tailors book from the correct time period. It's all in Spanish and translated so nicely. The only problem I'm having with it...patterns but no pictures of the garments. In fact I am having all kinds of difficulties in finding info. (Not that I have been searching for very long) So, if anyone is reading this and is an expert on Spanish costuming and knows links... I need help. Lots of help.

And now I am going to take my sneezing self to the gym.

Tah.

How to feel like a girl 101

This weekend was a remarkable one. I did something I have never done before. I walked into a nail shop and got a pedicure and a fill on my nails. The fill I've done... But the pedicure... It was really kinda nice. There was all kinds of primping and being girly involved. It would have been completely wonderful if the pumicing had not made me almost squeal out of pure ticklishness. I had them paint my toe nails black. So with the pale skin on my feet and black nails... It's a huge contrast. I love it! My nails are looking a lot better. Or at least, not like zombie nails that are half falling off. I also got rhinestones on them. I love rhinestones. They sparkle and look so nice.

It really is pretty wonderful being easily amused.

What else have I been up to? Not much. I went out Ms. S's house on Friday with Ms. B. It was a nice quite dinner with lots of picking on everyone. (Including myself) Very nice and then On Saturday I went out with Mr. C (After the time at the manicure place) and saw Happily Never After. It's not really good. I don't recommend it. Possibly a netflix movie. But, eh. And then I got sushi!!!!! SUSHI!!!!!! I love sushi!!!! Plus Ms. B, Ms. R and Mr. C were there and having good company with dinner is quite wonderful. I support weekends like this one. They are definitely double plus good.

However, my nose is stuffed, my head hurts, I think I have finally gotten Mr. C's illness. I don't have time to be sick. So, I won't be. Ha! That'll teach it!

I'm going to get weighed now. Oh yah, as of last week, 8 lbs. And I'm still wondering where it all went. If you see my fat hiding somewhere let me know so I can dispose of it properly.

Tah.

This right here...

Is why Mr. C had to get a new car. Looks like fun, right?

Enough already, get to the show!

As promised so long ago. Here are the pictures I took at Dicken's. I hope I didn't get your hopes up too much...

With god as my witness, I will have an 18 inch waist!!!


We just can't get enough. It kinda feels like a cross between a 1950's housewife and a Victorian PJ party...


There is always something to be said for the beauty of a corset. Curlers however...


Costuming $100, tea $15, having a blast with your best friend...


As always, Mr. D looking demure and feminine in Ms. B's bonnet.

Dreams

I just had a very bazaar one. The funny part is it had to do with things that are happening in real life, but mixed up with other things. I don't know how I can explain this stuff... It was a dream after all. Part of it had to do with the new ad for Northern that was put in Renaissance Mag (which I'm in, by the way). I added other people to the ad thought and was trying to convince them to not be mad about it. The there was missing clothing and for some reason, my housemates cat. Now try and explain that! Or not.

I am starting a photography class at the Jr. college in Feb. It should be fun. I have always wanted to learn how to take pictures correctly. (OK, so really, I just want to take pictures of the sky at night and don't have any idea how.) But it should be fun. I am planning for world domination already...

On Tuesday a very big apartment complex that is near my work burned down. Luckily, it was still under construction and no one lives there yet. But the fire was spectacular. We could see the flames from my office which is about a mile away and behind trees!!! It was a five alarm fire. If anyone cares... google Rivermark Fire.

I'm off now... I have to finish getting dressed and go and get weighed. We'll see what happens today!

Tah.