My Bigfoot Sighting

Early one morning about a half past five I awoke to barking dogs. Naturally I figured that they were barking at a cat or some other minor prowler of the morning. Having just the night before arrived home from a Shakedown at a Dead Show my head was a bit fuzzy and buzzy and still absolutely red. I found my fuzzy pink slippers next to my bed and arose a wee bit to quickly and plumetted back to bed.

The dogs still barking, nay strike that, the dogs growling and banging their heads, paws, tongues and teeth against the glass of the patio door were angry at something and I wanted my sleep. I allowed the blood to settle back into my body and slowly arose to see what was up with all this crazy chatter. John was awake and he informed me, Come see the Bear eating your bird feeders. My brain was a daze of fog and could not grasp the sentence.. I awoke suddenly as I saw the dark figure and it was pure love that filled my heart as I watched the little black bear pull the suets out of the tree and eat the wonderful treats. I grabbed my camera and took a shot. It scared the bear away. Here is my proof, sorry it's fuzzy.... maybe it's bigfoot. :)

Another year Older.. Another year Wiser?? I doubt it.

In honor of my birthday, please enjoy this lovely pole dance.

Some Days are better than others

It's never really felt like a job. From my first day, right up to my last day, it's been a wonderful ride.

Certainly, loving one's job is a blessing. As the sadness of all those around me..losing their jobs.. permeates my soul.. I feel pain and it becomes difficult to feel the blessing, I've never really felt like I was working. The best part has been working with a great bunch of people whose faces and pleasant company I will certainly miss the most.

As I am reminded by my boyfriend, as one door closes another door opens.... I shall look for that door and gladly enjoy the experience of finding it. Some days are better than others, it's true. But in every moment there is peace and joy.. open your heart, your eyes, your ears, your mind.. and find it... Some days are better than others and this is a good thing.

Turn Worry to Wonder

On a day like today it would be easy to surrender and allow defeat to settle in. On a day like today most cry and blame someone else or the economy. I choose to explore this new path with wonder.

Today I joined the ever growing ranks of the those who have seen their jobs go overseas. I was not alone today, as my entire site was kindly told that the economic conditions could no longer support American wages and all activity is being transferred to China.

As unbelievable as this may sound, Thank you!

The hardest part about becoming an engineer was seeing myself as one. Once I dreamed up that reality, it came to me. I say thank you, because I am filled with wonder and open to the possibilities that lay ahead. You and I can be anything we dream possible.. and I wish it for you. It is never to late to dream up a new reality. I already have my plan B in place.... If all else fails I will live in a box on tropical island and live my days out as a beggar in paradise.. not to bad.

I may not know who I am going to be this time around, but I do know for certain that once I see it in my mind, I will be doing it in my life..

Peace, love and happiness to you.

I got my ticket!

Long time.. no post.. sorry folks. I have been busy brewing my first batch of wine! Oh the delightful smells of fermenation and pine scented candle wax. I am accepting any and all donatations of glass wine bottles.. empty or full.. your choice.. drop me a line if you can help.

Oh and after a stressful hour and a half in front of this computer screen.. we finally scored our floor tickets.. we are going to see the Dead! If you are reading this today click here for the pre-order and good luck. Pre-Sale ends 23-Jan-2009. I hope to see you there and if I don't.. but you go.. Enjoy the show!