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Low-carb

2009-04-20T09:16:00.002-04:00

I've completed my first low-carb weekend with little trouble. This morning, my head is pounding due to a sinus headache, though. I hate pollen. I hate allergies. I want to physically remove my sinuses from my head, but seeing as how sinuses are in fact open space, it's not possible. I shall pout instead.

Ick and Mo

2009-04-09T21:00:00.002-04:00

Our friend Bunny lost her cat Mr. Mo. He fought hard through surgery but did not make it. I cried when I heard. I lost my cat, Iccus in January, and I still miss him dearly. I'm not the only one. Miss Yuki has had a difficult time adjusting. Sometimes she still walks the house looking for him. Sometimes I think I hear him, in the early mornings 5 seconds before I wake up.

Holidays Are Coming!

2007-11-14T09:49:00.000-05:00

Today is November 14, and holiday season is starting to heat up big time! While driving back from Jacksonville yesterday, my mother and I took some time to plan our family's Thanksgiving meal. It's next week, you know! Tora and I are in charge of the idiot food: I get to prepare the green beans and he does the rolls. I think I'll saute the beans in butter before I boil them in mushroom juice and sugar water. That will make them superyum! All Tora has to do is pop the parkerhouse rolls in the oven to heat them. Christmas will be small this year. Mom and I have agreed (and she will spread the word through the family) that no one is to spend more than $10 on a gift this year. I'll be making cookie tins for everyone. I plan to make gingerbread cookies, almond cookies, a chocolate-pistachio phyllo roll cookie, and Tora's favorite, my oatmeal raisin cookies. I'll take off Christmas Eve from work, and with the weekend preparing the yummies, I should be able to present family with fresh goodies on Christmas Day.

Fracture

2007-10-02T09:41:00.000-04:00

Penguin fractured his elbow. Penguin also slept through his alarm clock twice in a week. Penguin is tired. Penguin vows to not take the meds that make him sleepy.

Poor Penguin!

I added

2007-08-08T15:14:00.000-04:00

I've added three new links. One is to my friend Sarah's blog. She's an artist. I love her work and her blog. Heck, I love her!

I next added Patience of Paper, my friend Amanda's blog. She love to write! She's also a cool, wicked little thing.

The third is for my partly new beauty blog, All the Pretty Little Things. I took the ThisNext list and converted it to a blogger format. I like its new digs. Very pretty and far more personalized.

Okay, okay!

2007-08-02T14:46:00.000-04:00

Alright. I watered those little flowers yesterday, but I didn't get to the mowing. I'll do that tonight along with deadheading the flowers and roses. I'll have to pick the dead leaves off, too. Then clean the bathroom? The evening is beginning to fill up...

Inexplicably Tired

2007-08-02T10:42:00.000-04:00

I have no clue why I woke up so tired this morning. My alarm went off at 6:15, and I just wasn't ready for it. I laid in bed for another 20 minutes, but I just didn't want to start the day. Lately I've been going to the gym to work out in the mornings. Not today. I've had a weird headache, too. Not that that's odd, I always get headaches, but there's usually a reason for them - stress, rain, etc. There isn't a reason to have one today.

Harumph!

Recipes!

2007-08-01T11:16:00.000-04:00

The man and I received recipes galore from our jennyfriend, and boy do they look good! We're definitely trying some of them this weekend.

July and August in my neck of the woods is so hot and humid. I don't even want to go outside to water my flowers. As a result, they're dying. Southern Summers just zap the energy right out of people. I should water today though, and mow the back yard. Then shower and maybe a short nap...

$6500 My A**!

2007-07-27T22:02:00.001-04:00

Yep, I went to a dentist who specializes in lockjaw caused by temperalmandibular joint disorder (bruxism), and he quoted me $6500 to fix it permanently. That hurt worse than the lockjaw! I got home and did some research on lockjaw treatment to see if I could find an at-home option. The most common treatment recommends a dose of Advil every 4 hours and little to no jaw movement allowed - including chewing. Now I love to eat (more than most people) but if I have to suck on Slim-fast for 6 months to get my mouth open again, I'll do it.

Stupid Lockjaw!

2007-07-20T11:35:00.000-04:00

Yea, my jaw has locked. I can open my mouth about a half inch. Anything past that is painful. I have a dentist's appointment on Thursday the 26th for a consultation. Since I don't currently have dental insurance, I'll have to hold off on treatment until October when I can sign up for dental insurance again. There goes my raise...

Stupid lockjaw.

Back for the moment

2007-06-29T23:05:00.000-04:00

Batzu is finally sleeping. The guy just doesn't want to get the sleep he needs. I can understand though. When I was working 7 days a week, I felt the same way. The free time I had was just too short.

I've been doing salary battle with the VP. I'm getting paid less as a 6-year veteran of the institution than people who were just hired on 2 weeks ago for the exact same job as mine. I confronted him about it and was told that my salary was fair and that I had heard the wrong numbers. Fucker LIED to me outright.

New job, here I come! Even if it means "You want fries with that?"

Hordie Guild

2007-03-26T06:49:00.000-04:00

Tora and I have started a Horde Guild on Silverhand. It's called "Tainted Love". Mosty it's just for shits and giggles - purely social, but we plan some instances for those who need it. I'll be making the rounds to all the major Hoarde cities today (this evening) with my blood elf Qianru, trying to get people to sign my charter. Tell all your friends!

Horseriding

2007-03-21T15:28:00.000-04:00

SQUEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

I'm riding after all! The owner of the stables across the river (their lessons cost half as much as the college's)
called out of the blue this morning and asked if I would still be
interested in riding lessons. I said yes! The plan is to go every other
Saturday, possibly more, and pay in monthly installments. I'm so
excited! I've ordered breeches, boots and a helmet, and they should get
here next week. In the meantime, I get to see the stables and meet the
instructors on Saturday!Eeeeee! I can't wait!

Ballet Again?

2007-03-19T15:56:00.000-04:00

The quest to take up horseriding again has come to a disastrous end. Alas, it costs too much to ride at the college. But there may be ballet in my future! The local ballet company does adult classes, and I have put a phone call in to sign up. Nagi McDancypants, here I come!

Back from the happiest place

2007-03-05T11:30:00.000-05:00

The Batzu birthday was divine! We had tons of fun, and lots to drink and eat. The weather was a bit off, but when you're having that much fun, who cares? See Tora's blog for a full wrap-up.

Epcot!

2007-02-28T18:15:00.000-05:00

Saturday is Batzu's birthday, and we're going to Epcot Center. The plan is to drink our way around the world. I will most likely make it to Germany and then feel loopy and stop, but the Batzu-monster can't be stopped!!! I'll need sobriety on my side to keep him out of trouble, no doubt! ;)

Sake it to me!!!!

2007-02-22T15:31:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

2007-02-14T13:47:00.001-05:00

CAKE!!!!!!

2007-02-12T15:24:00.000-05:00

What happens when you think too much:

2007-02-09T14:51:00.000-05:00

Didn't get rid of it...

2007-01-29T11:12:00.000-05:00

I didn't manage to get rid of my headache this weekend. It would go away for a little while, but shortly after I'd wake, it would come back. It wasn't bothering me this morning, but around 10:00 it started up again. Since I had the headache over the weekend, I'm inclined to think that it's not the building per se, but that the building aggravates a pre-existing problem. Wonder what it will take to rid myself of this headache?

Love this song...

2007-01-27T11:51:00.000-05:00

What Are You Doing the Rest Of Your Life?

-Music by Michel Legrand lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman

I want to see your face in every kind of light
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make

What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
That you spend it all with me

All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me

I want to see your face in every kind of light
In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make

Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two

Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life with you

Oweeeee...

2007-01-26T11:22:00.000-05:00

My head is killing me. I've had the same headache since Wednesday, and I can't get rid of it for more than an hour or so. I just know it's this building. The dust from the workers sanding the drywall spackle and the paint and industrial adhesive fumes together are too much for my sinuses to handle. I get homw in the afternoon and take some pain meds (2 extra strength tylenol and 3 ibufrophen) and it doesn't even make a dent. I shower, go to sleep and wake up. The headache is gone. I go back to work and I have the headache again within 10 minutes. Sudafed doesn't help. Pain medications don't help. I want to go home where it's a less toxic environment.

Level 40, a Mount, and BC

2007-01-23T08:29:00.000-05:00

I hit level 40 after much grinding. Too much. I'm burt out on Chi for the moment, but she is a Colonel now in our little guild. That feels good. My Batzu lent me the last 6 gold to buy my riding lessons and then another 6 to catch up on the Hunter training that I missed whilst saving all my coins. I was so jealous of those hunters walking around with their freeze traps, when I couldn't afford it while saving for a mount. Ah, yes, and the mount is a beautiful Frostsaber. So flashy!

I am loving BC at the moment. My dranai, Elsbeta, is a pally, just hit 11, and is walking around in wonder of Exodar at the moment. It's BEAUTIFUL! I've never seen anything like it.

Look alikes

2007-01-04T09:02:00.000-05:00

Thought this was amusing...

2007-01-03T07:03:00.000-05:00

Your Boobies' Names Are...

Betty and Veronica

Boobie Name Generator

Happy New Year!!!

2007-01-01T01:19:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year everyone! Have a great 2007!

36, bay-bee!

2006-12-28T00:28:00.001-05:00

Worked to level 36 tonight. I've also gained Honored status with Stormwind. 4 more levels and a whole heap-load of gold until I get a mount!

Ding! 33!

2006-12-19T23:25:00.000-05:00

Just hit 33 with Chisato. I'm saving like crazy for a mount and grinding my little butt off. I hope to get my cat on time...

My New Make-up and Fashion Blog

2006-11-10T12:39:00.000-05:00

http://www.thisnext.com/list/616105BC/Nagilistin

It's my new make-up and fashion (mostly) blog. Check it out!

Troops Home Fast

2006-11-06T09:59:00.000-05:00

http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=996/

Once they leave, it's on.

Level 23 and the Deadmines

2006-10-23T10:11:00.000-04:00

I hit level 23 with Chisato this weekend. I got to 22 on my own, and then Blue took Chi throught the Deadmines, and *POOF* 23! Awesomeness!

Level 20!!!!

2006-10-16T09:10:00.000-04:00

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hit level 20 with Chisato this weekend. All kinds of new abilities opened up for her and Spot, but gosh, it's expensive! I'll need to troll around tonight for money, leather and fish and try to sell some goods to afford everything I need.

Must also reinstall the Linksys. It didn't take after all.

Guilding the Lilly

2006-10-10T22:18:00.000-04:00

Chisato joined a guild tonight! It's called Shining Force. It's pretty cool having the guild title under my name, plus if I want to run a complicated (for me) quest and my penguin isn't there to help, I can still do it without getting my ass whooped. I made a MySpace account for Chisato, too. I had to give her a last name. Chisato Lunarrow. Check it out!

Level 16

2006-10-09T11:08:00.000-04:00

My penguin was called in to work for the weekend which means power-leveling was out of the question. I made it to level 16 with Chisato. She is becoming my main. I think Deitrick will me my #1 alt. Dunno.

I got a lot of sleep this weekend. I took naps and lazed around in bed for most of the Saturday and Sunday mornings. I got a lot of cleaning and reorganizing done, so the weekend was not without its fair share of work. I bought a Lady Slipper Orchid and a new front porch light. I'll need to hire an electrician to install it. It shouldn't be an expensive job, but I don't trust myself with electicity yet. *ZZZZAP!*

Glorious Sleep!

2006-10-06T09:42:00.000-04:00

After Wednesday's restless night it felt really good to lie down last night for an uninterrupted 8 1/2 hour sleep session. I was tired!

Today after work I plan on running Chisato for as long as I can stand to. She's almost at 15 as of last night, and I'd love to push her to 20 by the end of the weekend. Not sure if that's gonna happen, though!

Dreams

2006-10-05T09:40:00.000-04:00

I had a bad dream last night. It was disturbing and frustrating and violent. I haven't had a violent dream in a while, and I was quite taken aback by it. I don't like when I have such dreams, but they are a necessary evil in my life. When I dream, I know how I really feel about something. And now I know.

No the Mow

2006-10-04T08:28:00.000-04:00

I did not mow the lawn last night. I went to the grocery store instead. Then I folded laundry and tried to get to Ironforge for the Harvest Festival, but was mauled by killer spiders on the way. Chisato is no match for a level 21 arachnid even with Spot by her side. *sobs*

Zuei can get to Orgrimmar, though! ;)

New Characters for Nagi

2006-10-03T08:26:00.000-04:00

I worked on Zuei, my Troll Shaman, last night and leveled her to 4. I created several other characters, too. Deitrick is an Undead Warlock, Fjorn is a Taurean Warrior, and Anias is a Human Priest. All are 4's now save for Anias, who's still a 2. I'm really liking the minion I get with Deitrick. He says stuff like "Let me go, already!" and "Why can't you fight this one yourself?" Indignant little such-and-such! But it's funny!

Tonight I need to mow the backyard and fold laundry, but after that, I'm back on WoW.

Ding, ding, ding!!!

2006-10-02T16:44:00.000-04:00

Wow! WoW! I've never sat in one place without shifting my weight for so long! The boy and I played all weekend. Leveled my 7 Hunter up to 13. Awesome. I'm enjoying the idea and practicalities of pet ownership. I named my Nightsaber Stalker "Spot". He's a sweetie, and he comes when called. Really can't say that about my IRL pets.

How Many Levels in One Weekend?

2006-09-29T16:17:00.000-04:00

I am wondering how many levels I can ding in one weekend. As a relatively new gamer, I do not have the stamina to last for longer than 2-hour intervals. I can sit for hours, oh yes, but I cannot be engaged for that long in something so active and reactive. I'll start tonight. I got to level 6 with Chisato last night, I think, and I'll continue her tonight. Tomorrow, I might try to work on Zuei on my own for a bit. The first rew levels really aren't worth sharing... ;) Then it's back for more of Chisato. I'm finding that the Shaman and Hunter have a lot in common as far as battle-style goes in the first few levels. The lightning shots and club compare nicely to the bow and arrow and dagger. That's pretty cool.

Chisato and Zuei

2006-09-28T09:55:00.000-04:00

Mr. Apple is officially online. Batzu and I set up cable internet last night, and started 2 characters on my new WoW account. I have a recreation of my Horde character, Zuei, a Troll Shaman. And now I have an Alliance character, too. Her name is Chisato (since Batzu deleted his character named Chisato, he said I could have the name), and she is a Night Elf Hunter. I managed to get to level 4 last night and this morning. I woke up at 6:00 to the sounds of mewing kitten, and I couldn't go back to sleep. So I gathered up the tiny critter and played some WoW. It was 7:15 before I knew it! I'm going to have to set alarms for myself when I'm playing, or I know I'll lose track of time...

Such is the life of the noob gamer. *sigh*

IT'S HERE!!!!!

2006-09-25T11:33:00.000-04:00

Mr. Apple is in da house!

Hair Cut!

2006-09-21T09:51:00.000-04:00

I'm going in for a trim today. I hope, hope, hope the stylist doesn't get scissor-happy. That's the worst. Also going to purchase the wireless router today and put a call in to Comcast for the cable modem.

Mr. Apple

2006-09-20T10:03:00.000-04:00

Mr. Apple is supposed to ship today! I'm so excited!!!!

I've decided on the Linksys SpeedBooster 802.11g Wireless Router. The reviews from gamers were great! Now, I just need a track-ball mouse and a cable internet connection, and I'm ready to rumble!

So Impatient!

2006-09-19T09:33:00.000-04:00

I am getting so impatient to receive my new computer! There is much to do between now and then, like getting a cable internet connection and seeing about a wireless router to make WoW-playing easier on my laptop. There is a lot of research to do. I'd like to hurry up and get to at least a level 15 before then next Darkmoon Faire in October. Batzu says he'll help me, but that's on the weekends. I'll be doing a lot on my own on the weeknights to speed up the process. Then I might see about an Alliance character. Maybe a Night Elf of some sort...

Pretty!

2006-09-15T12:35:00.000-04:00

I wanna be able to find this later...

2006-09-12T16:12:00.000-04:00

I'll just leave you with one of my favorite quotes about marriage. It's by Kahlil Gibran and is from "The Prophet." His words speak so very truly about being a complete, individual person. Don't lose sight of the fact that you are a whole person in and of yourself! You have hobbies and interests and memories and a life outside of your husband, but you share and cherish each other, as two pillars of a temple stand strongly and independently to hold up the "roof" of marriage. To make your marriage stronger, make yourself stronger, and look for ways to strengthen your bonds.

On Marriage
Then Almitra spoke again and said, "And what of Marriage, master?"

And he answered saying:
You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when white wings of death scatter your days.
Aye, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love one another but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf.
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together, yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.

From Dert

New Computer for Nagi

2006-09-12T10:00:00.000-04:00

I bought a new computer yesterday. I had to order it online since there is no Apple Store in my little po-dunk part of the world. I got a 13-inch MacBook in white with enough memory to safely run WoW. Now I can play along with Batzu and his friends. Batzu is super-excited. All I can think about is how I'm getting this computer so I can play games with nim, and he may not even be here to enjoy it. I'm still feeling really down about this. Oh, well, at least I'll have a connection at home now, so I can be online at night and over weekends. It will also help to have Batzu's friends close, especially Bunny (that's you, Jenny!), on the game. We can help support each other in his absence...

Sinus Headache

2006-09-08T10:26:00.000-04:00

Yucky blah sinus headache. Makes days sad.

Morning-After Bagels

2006-09-07T10:10:00.000-04:00

The penguin was wonderful last night. He had to work a little late, but he got home around 6:30, changed and swept me off to my favorite restaurant for dinner. I know I've raved about Tangerine before, but yum! He had called ahead for reservations - it's hard to get into sometimes, and they had a secluded little romantic booth waiting for us upon arrival. I had a Tangerini (their signature drink of a tangerine martini with an orange slice), 2 tuna nigiri sushi, and a Tangerine Roll sushi of crab, asparagus, cream cheese, whitefish, chives and carrot (I think). My birthday cake was a slice of white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.

All in all it was a great birthday.

There are bagels and muffins and danishes in the office kitchen this morning, but I resisted and had my black coffee instead. I will NOT give in!

My birthday

2006-09-06T09:43:00.000-04:00

Today marks my 30th birthday. Amazing. I honestly didn't think I'd live past 22. I suppose I should have something wise and adult to say, but I don't. I still feel like a snivelling pre-teen an a lot of aspects. I can say, though, that I have a wonderful life. I have a wonderful man by my side, a great family, loyal friends, a home of my own, and 4 beautiful furry children. Life is good...

A Lovely Weekend

2006-09-05T15:57:00.001-04:00

My penguin and I went to Atlanta this weekend for DragonCon. Having never been to a 'real' con before, it was exciting. I especially liked all the costumes. We got in some very good Nagi-Batzu time at my brother's place and at Lenox Mall. All in all, it was a lovely weekend...

DragonCon and the DMV

2006-08-29T10:17:00.000-04:00

There are 2 main things swimming through my head at the moment. The first is getting my driver's license renewed - requiring a trip to the DMV today. I have to first go on the DMV's website to see how much it's gonna cost me, then I will need to pull that amount from my account. I will then suttle my little booty to the DMV, wait in line, change my address and *weight!!!*, and beg to have a new picture taken. I look cute today, so they have to say yes! I hope they say yes. I look nothing like I did when my last DL picture was taken. I was blonde and weight 50 pounds more. PLEASE!!!!

Next there is DragonCon. Atlanta, GA will be abuzz with otaku from all over. I'm meeting two online friends, too! It's gonna be great!

Now isn't this funny?

2006-08-22T12:09:00.000-04:00

Your Career Type: Artistic

You are expressive, original, and independent.
Your talents lie in your artistic abilities: creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art.

You would make an excellent:

Actor - Art Teacher - Book Editor
Clothes Designer - Comedian - Composer
Dancer - DJ - Graphic Designer
Illustrator - Musician - Sculptor

The worst career options for your are conventional careers, like bank teller or secretary.

What's Your Ideal Career?

Parents

2006-08-11T09:45:00.000-04:00

My mommy and daddy are coming to visit! They will get here on Saturday around noon, and my daddy will finally get to meet my beau! I'm excited!!

What's my Ideal Pet?

2006-08-07T10:49:00.000-04:00

Your Ideal Pet is a Cat

You're both aloof, introverted, and moody.
And your friends secretly wish that you were declawed!

What's Your Ideal Pet?

The Twelfth of Never

2006-08-07T09:56:00.000-04:00

As sung by Johnny Mathis

You ask me how much I need you, must I explain?
I need you, oh my darling, like roses need the rain.
You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell you true,
Until the twelfth of never, I'll still be loving you.

Hold me close, never let me go.
Hold me close, melt my heart like April snow.

I'll love you 'til the bluebells forget to bloom.
I'll love you 'til the clover has lost its perfume.
I'll love you 'til the poets have run out of rhyme.
Until the twelfth of never, and that's a long, long time.

Until the twelfth of never, and that's a long, long time.

HOT!

2006-08-04T13:56:00.000-04:00

It's hawwwwwwwwwwwwwt!

Hot is not good. Nagi wanna swim! But maybe it rain, and Nagi no can swim then. Booo! No the rain! Let Nagi swim!

Boooooo crappy rain storm!

Hooray Swimming!

edit: 4:47 PM. Raining cats and dogs. >:(

Cleaning and Sorting

2006-08-02T10:05:00.000-04:00

I've cleaned out my entertainment center and thrown out a lot of old and no-longer-viewed VHS tapes to make room for my penguin's collection of DVD's and video games. I am cleaning out my closets and free-standing wardrobes, too, so he will have a place to put his clothes. He may need a dresser of his own, though. He does seem to have some folded items. We could get a new dresser that would accommodate us both, but we'll just have to talk about what sort of piece to get...

Getting excited...

Chuck Norris According to Newton Dodson

2006-04-27T14:36:00.000-04:00

I stole this off my buddy Newton's myspace blog.

The Rules According to Chuck
Just remember the following is true:
1. Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
2. When Chuck Norris plays Oregon Trail his family does not die from cholera or dysentery, but rather roundhouse kicks to the face. He also requires no wagon, since he carries the oxen, axels, and buffalo meat on his back. He always makes it to Oregon before you.
3. Rather than being birthed like a normal child, Chuck Norris instead decided to punch his way out of his mother's womb. Shortly thereafter he grew a beard.
4. Chuck Norris recently had the idea to sell his urine as a canned beverage. We know this beverage as Red Bull.
5. Chuck Norris built a time machine and went back in time to stop the JFK assassination. As Oswald shot, Chuck met all three bullets with his beard, deflecting them. JFK's head exploded out of sheer amazement.
6. Chuck Norris's girlfriend once asked him how much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood. He then shouted, "HOW DARE YOU RHYME IN THE PRESENCE OF CHUCK NORRIS!" and ripped out her throat. Holding his girlfriend's bloody throat in his hand he bellowed, "Don't **** with Chuck!" Two years and five months later he realized the irony of this statement and laughed so hard that anyone within a hundred mile radius of the blast went deaf.
7. Chuck Norris sold his soul to the devil for his rugged good looks and unparalleled martial arts ability. Shortly after the transaction was finalized, Chuck roundhouse kicked the devil in the face and took his soul back. The devil, who appreciates irony, couldn't stay mad and admitted he should have seen it coming. They now play poker every second Wednesday of the month.
8. To prove it isn't that big of a deal to beat cancer. Chuck Norris smoked 15 cartons of cigarettes a day for 2 years and aquired 7 different kinds of cancer only to rid them from his body by flexing for 30 minutes. Beat that, Lance Armstrong.
9. The original theme song to the Transformers was actually "Chuck Norris--more than meets the eye, Chuck Norris--robot in disguise," and starred Chuck Norris as a Texas Ranger who defended the earth from drug-dealing Decepticons and could turn into a pick-up. This was far too much awesome for a single show, however, so it was divided.
10. Chuck Norris was the fourth Wiseman. He brought baby Jesus the gift of "beard". Jesus wore it proudly to his dying day. The other Wisemen, jealous of Jesus' obvious gift favoritism, used their combined influence to have Chuck omitted from the Bible. Shortly after all three died of roundhouse kick related deaths.
11. Chuck Norris lives by only one rule: No fat Chicks.
12. When Chuck Norris's wife burned the turkey one Thanksgiving, Chuck said, "Don't worry about it honey," and went into his backyard. He came back five minutes later with a live turkey, ate it whole, and when he threw it up a few seconds later it was fully cooked and came with cranberry sauce. When his wife asked him how he had done it, he gave her a roundhouse kick to the face and said, "Never question Chuck Norris."
13. Chuck Norris once shot a German plane down with his finger, by yelling, "Bang!"
14. A man once asked Chuck Norris if his real name is "Charles". Chuck Norris did not respond, he simply stared at him until he exploded.
15. Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.
16. Chuck Norris can make a woman climax by simply pointing at her and saying "booya".
17. Chuck Norris once went to a frat party, and proceeded to roundhouse every popped collar in sight. He then drank three kegs and **** on their floor, just because he's Chuck Norris.
18. Before each filming of Walker: Texas Ranger, Chuck Norris is injected with five times the lethal dose of elephant tranquilzer. This is, of course, to limit his strength and mobility, in an attempt to lower the fatality rate of the actors he fights.
19. Chuck Norris took my virginity, and he will sure as hell take yours. If you're thinking to yourself, "That's impossible, I already lost my virginity.", then you are dead wrong.
20. Chuck Norris found out about Conan O'Brien's lever that shows clips from "Walker: Texas Ranger" and is working on a way to make it show clips of Norris having sex with Conan's wife.
21. The chief export of Chuck Norris is pain.
22. Chuck Norris doesn't have normal white blood cells like you and I. His have a small black ring around them. This signifies that they are black belts in every form of martial arts and they roundhouse kick the **** out of viruses. That's why Chuck Norris never gets ill.
23. Chuck Norris frequently signs up for beginner karate classes, just so he can "accidentally" beat the **** out of little kids.
24. Chuck Norris once tried to sue Burger King after they refused to put razor wire in his Whopper Jr., insisting that that actually is "his" way.
25. One of the greatest cover-ups of the last century was the fact that ****** did not commit suicide in his bunker, but was in fact tea-bagged to death by Chuck Norris.
26. Chuck Norris punched a woman in the vagina when she didn't give him exact change.
27. Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.
28. After much debate, President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima rather than the alternative of sending Chuck Norris. His reasoning? It was more "humane".
29. If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can't see Chuck Norris you may be only seconds away from death.
30. Chuck Norris ruins the endings of Harry Potter books for children who just bought one for the hell of it. When they start crying Chuck Norris calmly says, "I'll give you something to cry about," and roundhouse kicks them in the face.

I know a penguin who is grinning like the half moon right now...

Almost in the black

2006-03-29T15:13:00.000-05:00

Well, the big, bad loan monster gets paid off this week. The only things I'll have to pay interest on then will be the house and my car. I'm thinking about doubling-up on the car payments for a while to pay down the principal faster. The rest of the cash will go into my current high-yield savings account until I can open up a 403B with the school. I think I've missed the sign-up period for it, but it's never too late to explore my options!

Now that I have the naughtiness paid off, I feel like I can breathe again. I was dirt poor becasue of things I had done in my early 20's, and now, without those monthly bills looming, I feel like the windows in a once-dark house have all been opened. I can see a future again! I have all kinds of ideas about what to do with my new money. I want to try to save as much as possible. I want to act like I did 2 months ago when I wouldn't turn on the heat in the house becasue I couldn't afford the gas and see how much I can save in a year. Then another part of me wants a totally new wardrobe, a breast lift, a tummy-tuck and laser eye surgery. God, I'm expensive! Maybe I'll just dream about the new wardrobe, do my crunches like a good little girl, get some new bras and then, after I've saved up the cash, get the laser eye surgery...

Naughty No Night-Night

2006-03-20T11:46:00.000-05:00

Got about 5 hours sleep last night. Mom called last night to tell me she'd be coming on Wednesday. = { I'm not ready!!!!! So I spent the night planning what I'll need to do today and tomorrow to prep for her stay. Around 3:00 I just gave up and started laundry. And so it goes...

Antsy....

2006-03-09T12:03:00.000-05:00

I've been feeling really snippy at work lately, and I can't figure out why. Yes, I am asked to do stupid things on a daily basis. Yes, things are given to me at the last minute, and I'm expected to work miracles and make everything right. Yes, I get blamed for things that are beyond my control. And yes, all of this is par for the course. But I'm just getting tired of it. The really sad part of it all is that I'll never find something better.

I have to really watch my tongue around all my co-workers and all the students because I am starting to make other people uncomfortable. I hope this is just a phase. I hope it's just a mild round of "old-me" poking through, and that the little b**ch will go back to her cell soon. If she doesn't, I'm just gonna have to put her to bed.

Uuuugghhhh...

2006-03-01T09:26:00.000-05:00

Feeling sick to my tummy today. Stupid post-nasal drip. Sudafed, here I come.

Waiting...

2006-02-21T12:34:00.000-05:00

Waiting for the days to get longer. Waiting for the time to change. Waiting for it to get warmer. Waiting for it to get pretty. Waiting for my flowers to grow. Waiting for it to stop raining. Waiting until I can see my penguin again...

Giddy

2006-02-03T12:22:00.000-05:00

Nagi is massively happy because her sweet penguin just made her blush! You see me turning red? Yes, that is the power of the sweetie!

Tulips and Hyacinths

2006-02-01T11:38:00.000-05:00

After a whirlwind grocery shopping trip last night, I have decided to plant those bulbs after all. Wally World was all set up with their newest garden equipment and flowering bulbs, and seeing the display just got me so excited for the come of spring. I've had some parrot tulips and peach-colored hyacinth bulbs in the fridge for some time now, and I suddenly have a hankering to put those puppies in the ground. The Southern Spring is kind to us bird-brained gardeners, so even if one puts a spring bulb in the ground in the first week of February, the darned things come up in March or April, gods bless 'em!

So it's bulb-planting for Nagi tonight!

New Year

2006-01-09T09:26:00.000-05:00

My favorite penguin arrived stateside on New Year's Day, and he was the best late christmas present I've ever gotten. I'm so glad he's back, safe and sound with exception of a scar above his right eye due to bonking his head on a naughty bedframe. Bedframe? I think that's what he said.

We spent the weekend cleaning and cleaning some more. My house first and then his apartment. Tag-team cleaning is a lot more fun than by-one's-lonesome cleaning, that's for sure!

He's back at work now, and so am I. Business as usual, I guess...

Busy day

2005-12-12T16:30:00.000-05:00

I've had an action-packed busy day. My head is spinning! One more week until vacation. I'm counting it down starting now!

Lunch with cousin

2005-12-09T16:53:00.000-05:00

I had lunch with my cousin today. It was her last day of classes before winter break, and we ate greek food at Olympia Cafe. It was wonderful. It was great getting to catch up with her, and I think we had a lot of fun!

Okay I'm brain dead right now due to a rough and busy week, but I'll try to post more tomorrow. As for right now, I think I'm gonna go home and play with my pets!

So I totally suck...

2005-12-05T15:40:00.000-05:00

Um, I didn't bake anything this weekend. I was tired. and in a foul mood. No one wants to eat bread and cookies that a sour-puss baked. It's like in Like Water for Chocolate. The mood I'm in when I bake seeps into the food. I don't want to go around spreading a bad mood. Baking should be done with love, love, love!

Another week down...

2005-12-02T15:57:00.000-05:00

What to do, what to do... I think I'll detail my little car this weekend. It should be nice enough for that. Oh, yes, and I will bake my yummy ORM cookies for my Batzu! Oatmeal Raisin Molasses - ORM. Yeah... I might even try my hand at bread-baking again. It would be nice to have some fresh bread around the house for toast and whatnot. Other than that, there will be much vegetable cutting, FoodSaving, floor scrubbing, tub cleaning, ball throwing and dog walking going on. And lounging. Can't forget lounging. It's one of my favorite pastimes. Chiba-Nagi Couch Potato!

Grumbly Tumbly

2005-12-01T16:21:00.000-05:00

My tummy is grumbling. I don't like it. Must eat... Cream of Wheat!

Yeah.

Today is December 1. That means there is a little more than one month before good things can happen again! Until then, though, I have Christmas and New Year's holidays to keep me occupied. Normally, I really love this time of year. I want for it to last forever because it is so much fun and so festive. This year though, it cannot be over quickly enough. I would give up my beloved Christmas and New Year's just to get to Batzu's Un-birthday sooner.

Back from Turkey Day!

2005-11-29T16:32:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving was great. I had a wonderful time with my parents, and now my house is all decorated for christmastime! I'll send pictures for sure.

Oh, yes and I'm baking this weekend, Batzu! Get ready for yummies!

Thanksgiving is coming!

2005-11-23T15:16:00.000-05:00

Mom and Dad will be here tonight. I didn't get finished with all the things I wanted to do, but the house is presentable and clean. And the ugly brown hutch in my dining room is now a pretty white... and so is my right arm. Stupid paint!

I want some chocolate. No, I want a LOT of chocolate! Mmmmm... must have chocolate.

I think about my penguin all the time. I will keep my fingers crossed in hopes that we can spend the holidays together next year. (I know it's unlikely, but a girl can dream can't she?)

Ack!

2005-11-23T10:32:00.000-05:00

How do I start a list of links? I read the instructions in the "Help" section, but I'm stupid.

Hee-hee!

2005-11-22T10:43:00.000-05:00

I'm a baaaad little Nagi! Getting people all hot and bothered when they can't do anything about it!

Not much...

2005-11-21T16:53:00.000-05:00

There's not much going on here today. The last 2 days of class in the quarter are usually full of excitement, but not this time. Well, tomorrow is the last day. Hope the students get all their forms in on time!

Weekend!!!!

2005-11-18T16:09:00.000-05:00

Yay!!!!!! I love weekends!

My Bobby needs to get well. I hope he does not get the flu from his flu shot. I know you're not supposed to get the flu from a flu shot, but he has a cold now, and the flu shot could aggrivate his cold. I wish he were here where I could baby him and nurse him back to health... or at least make him some hot tea and wrap a blanket around him. Soon...

It's beginning to look a lot like...

2005-11-17T14:58:00.000-05:00

The weather has turned here, finally. I'm not saying it will stay like this, but for the next week we will have cold nights and crisp days. It feels like autumn!

With the weather change always comes a headache (fluctuations in the barometric pressure cause this), but I was armed this time with Sudafed Sinus Headache! Take that, headache! pfffttt!

The week is winding down, and I am grateful for my weekends. That's when I take things easy and nap my time away...

Mmmmmm... brownies!

2005-11-14T13:13:00.000-05:00

I loves me some brownies! I love them a little too much, though. I just ate 4. *blushes*

This weekend I shopped for Thanksgiving. Mom and Dad are coming to visit, and I am in charge of the meal. We'll have turkey, stuffing, green beans, corn caserole, croissants, pickles, olives, celery, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. I am so looking forward to it. I don't get to cook often because there's no one here for me to feed, but when I have people around, it's lots of fun to cook!

This week I will work on scrubbing this little house clean top to bottom, windows and all! There are things to dust and rugs to shampoo...

Ouchy!

2005-11-10T16:15:00.000-05:00

Ow, ow, ow... I have a hat today. No fun.

I ate some rice today that my penguin sent to me. I ate it with the sesame seed and seaweed mixture, and it was good!

Not much is happening here, so I think it'll be okay if I duck out a little early. I need to take some advil and get a quick nap. That'll knock out the bad hat!

Aw, Geez!

2005-11-09T16:35:00.000-05:00

I'm too young to be this tired. I know I'll feel better once I'm on my way home -- I just would rather not be here right now. I'm going to make some cream of wheat for dinner tonight with butter and raisins! Yum! Then I will walk Jasper. He'll like that.

End of Fast

2005-11-07T15:37:00.000-05:00

Today is the last day of the fast. I'm still feeling good, but I will be happy to eat solid food again. My buddy Robin (the human) has invited me over for dinner tonight. I wonder what we'll eat. I hope it's not her famous skettibake. I can't resist skettibake! I'll eat the whole dish!

I'm waiting on one of my assistants to drop off some posters, so I can take them to the other buildings and post them. But she hasn't shown up yet. 1 hour and 20 minutes until the work day ends. I hope she gets here soon, or I'll have to post those suckers tomorrow!

I was just thinking yesterday about how much I love wood floors. I like knowing that there was life there. I like how beautiful the wood is, and how it is warm even in winter (especially when you compare it with the cold tile in my bathroom!) I want for all my houses to have wood floors!

Day 5 and a little ill-at -ease

2005-11-05T12:33:00.000-05:00

Hmmmm... Woke up this morning, and I was a little dizzy. Drank my Ensure (I'll call it Endure during fast times). I think the dizziness is over for now, but I'll take care today just to make sure.

I got Batzu's books in the mail yesterday, and I am especially enjoying the J-Rock encyclopedia! The illustrations kick much a**! Am still waiting (patiently) for the next box of goodies, and from what I hear, I shall enjoy it lots!

Robin-puppy is here with me now, and he grows impatient to go home -- much like someone else I know.

Helloooooo!

2005-11-04T09:51:00.000-05:00

Nagi's doing great today! It's Friday, and she has one or two projects at work to complete, and then she can take it easy. I plan to nap like I've never napped before on Saturday and Sunday. I love sleeping! Especially in the fall and winter...

Currently on day four of a seven-day liquid fast. I'm feeling good. I still get calories, but my colon gets a break. Go colon, go colon! It's your birfday! It's birfday! Okay, getting silly. Must stop.

Up and at it again!

2005-11-03T11:07:00.000-05:00

Gonna start blogging again. Visitors welcome to post, especially family and friends!