Sunday, October 28, 2012

Limitless, Undying Love

Well let me tell you a story...


There was a girl from Pennsylvania who met a boy from England.  They were both studying at university; she a degree in the Beatles, Popular Music and Society and he was earning a degree in Media.  They lived next door to each other and would often see each other because he would come over to flirt with all the ladies and offer to take out the garbage and do manly things around the flat.

One day she said, "Let's go to the movies." He said, "Okay. Go on then."

Like any relationship these two got off to an interesting start. He decided it would be brilliant to go on a date with some chick. She told him that he was an idiot for doing so.  He went on said date and started to be that chick's boyfriend.  She said, "It's like you're picking the Rolling Stones when you could have the Beatles."  After a few days of trying to figure out what the girl meant, he decided to dump the other chick for a chance with this lady.  

It was with this decision that the lady said, "I don't want you to see any other girls." He agreed to the terms and a few days later said, "Well, I don't want you to see any other boys."  She chuckled and said, "Okay."  As if any other boys were more interesting to her than he was.

Fast Forward through the months: They fall in love; she visits his family and friends; he goes to America to meet everyone she knows. They laugh and love.  The writer would say that they fight but they don't because he already knows that she is always right.

Halloween Season came around and they dressed as Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.  Everyone said how awesome they looked.  She knew it was because they were awesome together and it had nothing to do with the costumes. But Halloween is her favorite time of year so she just thanked everyone and attributed the awesome costumes to her enthusiasm for Halloween.

He told her that there was a Halloween Parade on the Sunday before Halloween. Since she's never been to an actual Halloween Parade she was more than willing to go.  When they arrived to the park they were at the tail end of the parade which looked quite amazing.  They found a  bench near the lake and sat down in order to watch the lanterns and fire that were actually on the lake (looked very cool).  The couple had their close friends around.  She is quite in love with Halloween so she encouraged everyone to come along.

The fireworks were starting. She doesn't really remember much of the show, except that there were guys in boats with fish hats on who lit red flare-like fireworks. She took it upon herself to sit on the backrest of the bench, it gave her a better view. He sat where a person, who isn't up to mischief, should sit which was on the bench.

Yes, the red flare-like things were starting.  She leaned close to him, most likely to annoy him, that's what she does best.  As she did, he turned to her and said, "Well, since it's peaceful and everything, I guess I'll do it now," as he pulled out a dark box (the writer would like to note it was black but at the time this was only known to the boy). The girl felt her eyes pop out of her head. She said, "Right now?!"  He said, "Yes. Will you marry me?" (The dialogue was spoken in this order as this is how she reacts to things.)  She brought her hands to her face and tears came to her eyes, this is about the time that she noticed people were watching, and said, "Yes. Yes.  Forever, yes."

So, my friends, there you have it, happily ever after may be on its way. :)

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Thankful Thursday!


Well, hello beautiful people!   I hope that everyone has had a delightful week! I know I did!  :) Halloween is fast approaching and our Halloween bash is Friday.  I am so disgustingly excited. Don't worry, I still took time to smell the roses this week and I have much to be thankful for. 

The winners are.... dum.. dum... dum...

That My Costume Arrived on Time -  Do you know what's lame?  I'll tell you.  Having a Halloween Extravaganza and not having a Halloween costume.  That's lame! Lolly mailed the costumes like two weeks ago and we just got them yesterday.  Talk about the nick of flipping time! I am happy we got the in time because the last thing I wanted to do was go looking for a costume before the party.  However, I cannot find my fake eyelashes and I'm a bit peeved about that. Tony, Tony please come around... 

That Election Day is Almost Over -  Goodness Gracious!  For the Love of the Universe I cannot wait until this is over.  I hate the bickering on Facebook/Twitter and other social media over what candidate should win.  If you want a good president, vote for Jacob Black.  He seems to have his crap together although he has a bit of an anger issue. I wonder what people will post once the election is over.  And to those of you who are posting constantly: YOU BETTER VOTE!  I don't care who you vote for.  It's your American right to vote for who you see fit.  But if you are constantly shoving your political views down someone's throat then your arse better remove itself  from the seat it is in and vote. The thing I hate about election years is the hostility towards everyone.   So, you, yeah, you, do yourself a favor and listen to what your mama told you.  Do not discuss religion or politics at the dinner table.      Or any table.   And thank the Universe that this season is almost over! 

Nail Polish Remover -  As insignificant as this is I am, currently, enormously thankful for nail polish remover.  I did such a bad job on these bad boys today that I am embarrassed of myself. and honestly when does that happen?

The Safe Arrival of Cole Phoenix Carota -  Back in March when Jenn came to visit me, she almost immediately told me she was pregnant.  This was great news since she miscarried the last time she was pregnant.  On Saturday, Mr. Cole was born and he is a cute little button.  She had a quick labor, or so it seemed by the Facebook messages that I was getting, and he was a big baby!  I am happy that he is here safe and sound. 

My Sister, Phaedra -  For some this may be a shock.  Hell for me it's even a shock.  Phaedra and I are really hardly ever friends. We just don't see things the same way and it's always been that way.  However, distance makes the heart grow fonder or at least the mind recognize things that may have been overlooked before. Obviously, I am forever in her debt because she has given me a Jacob.  When my life was lacking a Jacob, I was no where near as happy as I am now.  My universe revolves around that boy.  Phae and I, we have had our differences, I can't even pretend to deny that, but there is no doubt in my mind that she'd defend me to anyone if I needed defending.  Likewise, I can bark at her all day long for things that annoy me about her but if someone else did it, they'd hear it from me.  As I am so far away from everything as so detached from everyone, I only have Facebook to communicate or check up on people and I noticed this guy was giving Phaedra a hard time about her faith in Jesus.  This annoyed because the Jesus thing works for Phae and I am a big believer in letting people have a freedom to practice their own faith and believe in what they want. Anyway, dude was going on and on about how there is no Jesus and then proceeded to speak of this Ra character and that he carried the Sun or some nonsense like that.  So that's when it hit me and I realize this jerkoff was bullying my sister and I left some words of wisdom. Even though I wanted to remind them both that it is neither Jesus or this Ra fellow that holds the Sun as it would burn their fingers and neither one of them gave it to us... it's just a big ball of gas chilling in space, I didn't do that.  I told this man to get lost and post that crap on his own wall! I remember one time my mom had to get  up and go somewhere really early when I was in middle school, it was Phae's job to make sure I got my arse to school in one piece.  Goodness! My ponytail was on the top of my head like I was a genie, she let me wear one of her shirts... which at that point in time it was the best thing ever. Hindsight, if any part of the 90s didn't treat me well, it was that outfit.  But at the time it was cool.  Yeah, Phaedra gave me complexes, like any sister would. In fact, she's the reason I am obsessed with my eyebrows!  But I remember anytime she handed me a compliment it meant way more to me than any other compliment that anyone could give me. All in all, she's all right.  She has her flaws as I have mine, (chuckles, "I don't have flaws.") but I'm glad I know her. I send good vibes out to the Universe regularly that she stays well. 


Maybe I should be president!  I think I handled that Jesus/Ra thing quite well!  


What are you thankful for? 








HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Thankful Thursday!






Hello there!  I hope that this late edition of Thankful Thursday finds you well. I do apologize for the second consecutive delay in getting this post to you.    The truth of the matter is that my internet is terrible... along with my hot water supply and my heat.

Anyway, thankful, thankful, thankful am I! This week............ 

Dependable Internet -  No joke, I have had to sit in a room with no heat (which isn't even my room) in order to speak to my mother and get this week's TT to you.  The internet at the lathbury house is so terrible.  It's been down since Friday afternoon and typically goes down every night.  When it does work, it takes forever to load a single page.  I couldn't even access my school's library page.  All of those times where I thought my internet was terrible seem absolutely blissful as of late.  I can't understand why the landlord can't get his stuff together, call the companies that need to be called and get the internet working.  For the love of the universe, give me a break!

Pop Tarts -  For reals, when was the last time you've had a pop tart?  Brennan and I loved the gooey wonder and it was a while since I had them.  I stumbled upon some while shopping at England's Wal*Mart and... Goodness me!  They are delicious.  I enjoy that they are just as tasty cold as they are warm.... I don't know if cold is the correct term for how I eat them but who really cares.  Pop tarts are mighty convenient as well, just have a nice cup of milk with it and you are set for a great morning.

Buses - Okay listen, public transportation is not my favorite thing.  But I live relatively far from town.  Although a bus journey is a bit longer than a taxi ride, I get on the buses for free and Dann gets a crazy student discount.  And I mean free!  Who can really complain about that?

Pleasant Surprises  - Sometimes I find myself set on a negative outcome.  Not for any special reason besides the fact that I am utterly pessimistic when it comes to my own life.  Once in a while things happen the complete opposite way of what I expected.  Happened twice this week.  Made me a happy lady!  

Great Expectations -  Not the literary classic, but rather those hopes, dreams, or goals you anticipate happening or becoming a reality. I am thankful for these things because I think if you have extraordiniary expectations then you work harder to achieve them. Example:  I have expectations that I will be constantly awesome therefore I work very hard to achieve that awesomeness.

HAHA who am I kidding? I was born this way! :)



What are you thankful for?



Monday, October 15, 2012

Thankful Thursday!

It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full. Be thankful that you have a glass and grateful that there's something in it. - Unknown

I do apologize for the inexcusable delay in TT this week (or last week?)  I had a dissertation to complete (and start).  I guess that is kind of a good excuse. :)  Naturally, I have things to  be grateful for.  I hope that you do too. 

That Eddie Harrison is Cancer Free! - Eddie is the lead singer of the Shakers.  The band that a group of us go to see play every Sunday night in the Cavern Club. The last time we saw Eddie performing was in March.  It was when Jenn came to Liverpool for a visit.   Then,  he was just gone.  After a few weeks the news was broken to us that he was diagnosed with cancer.  We were a devastated bunch. Constant support flooded Eddie's Facebook page sending prayers, thoughts, and positive vibes his way.  Well, since the last Thankful Thursday, we received news that after seven months of nonsense, Eddie is cancer free.  We could not be happier!  I shouted when I saw the news and happy tears started to run down my cheeks. Esmee texted me sharing her excitement. For Eddie's clean bill of health, I am most thankful for this week. 

Hot Water - So this place that I am living in is not the nicest place in the world. I mean it isn't terrible by any means and I have a roof over my head but a constant supply of hot water isn't that much to ask for!  I had to take an ice cold shower the yesterday.  While I was miserable about that, today's incredibly hot water was so pleasant.  It reminded me how grateful we should all be for hot, clean water. 

Falling Leaves - The building where I live now has a pretty huge "garden"  (yard) surrounding it. It is sort of heavily wooded. It gives me a small taste of fall in America.  When Dann and I are waiting for taxis, I can't help but accept that the falling leaves around us give me an incredibly feeling of peace (and organized chaos).  There is just something freeing about a vibrantly colored leaf falling to the ground that I adore. You should be thankful for them, too.  Just be careful when driving around in the rain this time of year :) 

Bedbug -  I just think he's great.  Not a day goes by that I am not thankful for him in someway.  Of course, not a day goes by that he doesn't drive me insane.  If he'd just pick up his darn socks. 

That My Dissertation is Completed - Listen, it may not be great. But I did close to 16K words in three and a half days.  It's done.  I am happy.  


What are you thankful for?  




Thursday, October 4, 2012

Thankful Thursday!

Always remain grateful for your friends, even during election years.

It is a late edition, dear friends! I do apologize for the delay.  I just realized that for Russia all of my Thankful Thursdays are actually Thankful Fridays and he/she misses the alliteration!  Hmmm... maybe I should get this done earlier from now.  Chuckles. 

This week has been a long one! I was freaking sick as sick can be and there was nothing done with my flat! Talk about frustrating.  However, I do have things to be thankful for! 

That I Can Hide People on Facebook -  I know it sounds rude but sometimes I just don't have a choice. Either someone posts about Jesus all of the time or the other guy is posting about much they don't believe in Jesus all of the time. Now that the election is five seconds away my FB is full of political crap that I don't want to see, unless it's funny.  You vote for the guy that best suits you and I'll do the same. Then we have the people who are like OMG I broke up with my boyfriend for the 4,035th time I want to dive into a tub of chocolate and eat my worries away.  Yeah, I hide people. I'm not afraid to say it.

Dryers - So apparently in Liverpool it makes sense to provide washers but no dryers. This is interesting because what are people going to do, hang their clothes out in the rain to dry?  As Dann and I litter our rooms with wet clothes regularly, I find myself remembering fondly all of those minutes waiting for dryers to stop so I could fold my nice, warm, freshly washed and dried clothes.  Those were the days. I am very excited for the time when dryers are back in my life.

Alan - This is an old man from my faux flat.  He and another man are pretty much refurbishing the building on their own.  The first day I met Alan he told me that he went to school with Paul McCartney. Even though I wasn't here for a year at this point, I knew that everyone went to school with Paul McCartney.  I am thankful for Alan because this guy gets stuff done for me.  I mean it's at his own pace and all but what can you do.

Van Morrison - For reals, this guy just soothes your soul.  I was in Costa today with Alex and "Days Like This" started to play in the speakers above our conversation and instantly I was in a chipper mood.  I was singing and tapping the table along to the song.  If you don't know who Van Morrison is get your arse on to Spotify and play him.  You will thank me for this later! Then you can do your own TT and be thankful for my generous donation of music suggestions.

The a Chapter Has Closed - So recently I found out that a final chapter in a short story of my life has closed (that should have closed a long, long time ago).  I was shocked that this happened but once the shock wore off, I was thrilled that it was over.  Woohoo! It was like major writer's block and we were all waiting for the ending.  I am quite relieved and I feel like there has been a humongous weight lifted off of my shoulders. Sweet.


So what are you thankful for?


And remember: Tell your mama for thank you for raising you.  Do a kind act today (every single day). Love your neighbor (and your mama) not because Jesus told you to do it, but because you don't want them stealing your Sunday paper this week!