I’m feeling really restless and bored today.
Although I should be working right this minute, I’m not.
I feel guilty.
I feel tired.
My eyes hurt.
I can do it tomorrow…
I have a plethora of excuses up my sleeve ready to pull out.
J is at work…on a Saturday! I really hope this doesn’t become a habit.
Hmmmmm! I hope this is quickly nipped in the bud. “Jasper” or Jaspurr peed on Natasha’s bean bag down in the storage area of the basement. Pretty sure it was him. Mojo never misses BUT he might be the culprit if jealousy is an issue. Stress, change, newcomer…who knows? It seemed like a heck of an amount of urine for such a small kitten.
Well, we’ll just have to be vigilant and see what happens….UPDATE: This morning 7/19, Jaspurr promptly jumped on our bed, with us in it, and peed on it!! We’ll have to see about this neutering op very very soon.
Your result for The Ohmigod Test…
67% Goodness, 44% Vengeful, 56% Lawful and 56% benevolence!
Yesterday, as mentioned, I had an interview at 10 at Fort Carson for the position of French Instructor for Special Forces.
After much faffing around and getting lost i.e. arriving at the wrong gate and having to find my way to the “right” one, I finally got there. My interviewer, B, was kind enough to postpone it for 30 mins and guide me to the actual building on my cell phone! HOW EMBARRASSING! Fort Carson is a huge base….that’s my only excuse…plus I’m directionally challenged.
A 2 and a half hour interview - a group one at that as there was a potential German Instructor there with me too.
If all the requirements are met (background check, drug test etc.) and if I pass the Advanced English test as well as the Superior French test (which - gulp - even natives have failed I’m told), then they will hire me with a start date of September 29th. No excuses on the French test, if I don’t get 100%, I don’t get hired. That’s that.
4 days a week for 6 hours + lunch break. Excellent pay!
Anyway, we shall see what happens. No need to count my chickens before they’ve hatched, right?
And, we adopted a free kitten from a family down the road. A very light, creamy sand colored, short-haired tabby. We think we’ve decided to name him Jasper …or Jester. Not sure yet. Natasha likes “Pili Pili” which is a hot red pepper used in African cooking. 
I’d wanted to use a Swahili name but none that I proposed really sounded appealing to J or Natasha other than the latter, which I can’t say I’m too enthused about…
It was either a dog or another cat. I suppose J would probably call a cat the lesser of ‘two evils’ as dogs are so expensive. In about a week, I’ll get his shots and so on…right now, I have so much to do (finish that project for one!)
Anyway, name suggestions are welcome. He’s a little male, about 2 months old, confident, feisty and very sweet. He takes on our other cat Mojo like a seasoned pro already! It’s quite amazing and so fun to watch. Here he is:
Don’t ask me to explain this “obsession” I had to get another pet….I don’t understand it myself.
Phew!
After a lull in the workflow, I finally got a nice project yesterday - a good one to sink my teeth into - due next Friday. I can’t say what it’s about, however none other than Condy’s signature is on it…ahem! Yep, as in Rice.
Important one…. *gulp*
Oh, the “lion” story was nothing…it was a large dog. There was of course a possibility it could’ve been true as there is a big cat sanctuary less than 5 miles from the supposed sighting of large “lion” DOG!
Had a wonderful ride on Sunday, followed by a nice cold beer afterwards. The weather was stupendous as was the scenery of course! My horse’s name was Dreamer, part Appaloosa. A pic was taken of us as we passed a particular rock and ready for us when we returned…I looked odd riding “western”. It was the first time for me as I have only ever ridden “English”. Fun.
Danesh is coming…HE IS! HE REALLY IS. The latest news is that they are awaiting prices on tickets and will pick up his new passport at the end of next week. I’ve written to mum to request a donation to help us buy him a bedroom set, clothes, school supplies etc. It felt horrid to have to beg and say that it won’t be reimbursed…but they accepted. I am hoping J can persuade his parents to match the amount. It is sorely needed and would be a Godsend for us. I’m pretty sure that once he gets here, his father won’t lift a finger to help us financially. It’s a source of much stress as things are still tight.
Ok, no more moaning. Things have a way of sorting themselves out! Just to know that one of my dreams is beginning to become reality is amazing in itself!
Back to work!
Yep! Believe it or not, an African lion is on the loose in the area we used to live in! It was last seen close to Peyton, chasing a dog…..still awaiting the photo that was captured of it to be posted online.
Where on earth did it escape from? I don’t suppose you can just go buy one at the local pet store!
There IS a big cat sanctuary nearby, but they have reportedly counted their animals 4 times and none are missing….
Breakfast is being prepared by none other than my lovely J who makes brunch every Sunday…
Today I meet up with 2 friends to get back in the saddle and go for a pleasant little walk around Garden of the Gods. No matter how slow we go, I know that I’ll feel the inevitable sore bum and thighs afterwards as it’s been so long! All those muscles are dormant and/or flabby! Ha! Looking forward to it though! Woohoo!
And on Wednesday I have a 10 o’clock interview to possibly tutor French at Fort Carson. That’d be a nice addition to my schedule depending on how many hours / week they’d need a tutor. If they like what I have to offer, I hope this will be worth my time seeing as the commute will be approximately 45 minutes (one way). We certainly need to rake in some more $$$ if Danesh is going to come live with us!! *gulp*
Yesterday Natasha’s friend Jacob came over to hang out…poor guy pooped his pants at the park….literally ran down his legs into his trainers. His sister is sick with some intestinal upset and seems to have passed it on to him. He was so embarrassed and upset, but I managed to calm him down quickly and clean it up away from prying eyes. (J had to dash back home to get some Wet Ones and a toilet paper and a plastic bag). We walked him back to ours barefoot and I washed him off in the tub…His mum arrived with a fresh set of clothes. Until that moment, we’d been having fun flying Natasha’s kite. I felt so sorry for him.
We also went to look at beds for Danesh yesterday. Realizing that we don’t have much space, I’d originally thought about a loft style bed with office space underneath. A double size…but even that seemed perhaps a little short. After all he’s over 6 ft tall…Perhaps it would be best to let him come and choose his own bed. I just truly wanted to set his bedroom all up so he had his own private space all ready upon arrival.
Natasha is now enrolled at school! August 18th is the day it all begins….I think she’s excited!
“The only way to get a difficult feeling to go away is simply to love yourself for it,” says author Christiane Northrup. “If you think you’re stupid, then love yourself for feeling that way. It’s a paradox, but it works. To heal, you must . . . shine the light of compassion on any areas within you that you feel are unacceptable.” While I personally believe this is a crafty strategy, I suggest adding a twist in order to double its effectiveness: As you’re loving yourself for your difficult feeling, literally laugh out loud at how crazily worried and wound up you are about it.
You Are A Chestnut Tree |
 You are a born diplomat with a well developed sense of justice. And even though you’re impressive and intimidating, you’re also fun to be around. You can be irritated easily, and you sometimes act superior. Nevertheless, you are sensitive of others feelings and very loyal. Sometimes you feel misunderstood and are fiercely close to those who know you best. |
J just called me to let me know that he received a fax from Botswana regarding my son’s high school transcript, a document required in order to enroll him in school here among others. Yesterday I was asked to supply the airport code(s)…. I am sitting here almost hyperventilating and not allowing myself to believe my SON MAY WELL AND TRULY BE COMING HERE!!! Oh my God….Please don’t let this go pear-shaped.
In the past, my ex has cancelled trips as little as 2 days prior to the scheduled flight dates, so his track record is not conducive to my trusting his sadistic, unreliable self.
There’d be so much to prepare and so much to worry about. I can’t even let myself go down that path. We don’t even have a bedroom set for him…and certainly no spare cash in order to purchase it. I guess we’ll have to resort to trusty old craigs list again. He’s well over 6′ tall so a full-size bed would be the best we could do hoping that his feet don’t hang off the edge!
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On another note, I went ahead and emailed to request more information about …..
…..applying for She’s Got The Look, season 2! I was laughing my head off at the time thinking how much fun it would be to at least TRY! Wishful thinking but…well…..it doesn’t hurt to dream! Tanya won, she is 45 and a mother of five. Amazing! I did like her. She and Bahia were my faves.
She’s got this one on her facebook profile now and rightly so; it’s very flattering. I think it was taken by my daughter-in-law Stacey…Perhaps she should get into photography?! I don’t know why it’s a little fuzzy, could’ve been going for the ’soft’ look, who knows?
….almost! The house is looking spick and span in many of the areas I still hadn’t got to since we moved….aaaahhhhh! Feels nice.
We moved our bed too. Positioned it under the bay window now and it doesn’t seem to be bothersome or weird there. I’ll keep it there for a wee while and see how we like it. Also changed the light fixture in our “orange” room. Instead of a dangly, outdated, ugly chandelier, we put in a light fixture that is flush with the ceiling. We have enough light in there thanks to the table lamps, so it looks fine. Still have to make my cornices for the windows in there….Lots to do even though it’s just a rental home. I dislike not being able to add a few personal touches. Luckily for us, we can paint a little as long as we repaint it to the original color once the lease is up.
Enjoying a little gin and bitter lemon/lime at the moment….then I get to go and hang up Natasha’s clothes. I used to color coordinate them all - was I crazy or what? Now I don’t bother. As long as they are all neat in the closet that’s good enough.
G, Cj and I were thinking about organizing a garage sale at the end of July. I think that’d be good! G has a STORE full of knick knacks, TVs, king size bed etc. in her basement, it’s basically all new stuff! Amazing! I’m no shopaholic! I don’t even stock up on stuff, except maybe T.P. [toilet paper]. I’d be the first to die in a famine or generalized longterm power outage hehehe! 
Trying out these Acuvue contact lenses…my eyes just really dry out…I think I may have to resign myself to the fact that I must wear glasses or opt for Lasik surgery some day. *Sigh* I tried them a few years ago in Minnesota. Eyes too dry. Colorado being even drier than Minnesota, I don’t know what came over me when I decided to try again! DOH! I should’ve known….
I really hate wearing glasses though. Hats and glasses make me feel almost claustrophobic - or closed in somehow.
What’s for dinner is the question I’m being asked now….Better go and see about that. Ta ta for now!
Well, we had a very quiet day - didn’t lift a finger until it was time to set out for the Air Force Academy grounds to see their fireworks display. We all met at our home at 6.30 and headed out together armed with a chock-a-block full cooler, blankets, pillows and a few snacks. We basked in the last rays of sun enjoying the beauty of the scenery, chit chatting aimlessly about nothing in particular.
Once it was completely dark, the show began. It was as lovely as last year’s although I didn’t even attempt to try to take any pics this time. Fireworks are very hard to capture and my camera just doesn’t cut the mustard.
[not actual pic of display above]
A day of celebration without booze….wow….what was wrong with us? ;-P
The kids all enjoyed it though and Natasha’s best friend Jacob stayed for a sleepover. Right this minute they’re both in the bath having completely covered themselves in dirt earlier in the yard. Never seen them both so dirty! They’re having a whale of a time it appears! Ha!
aqua, originally uploaded by Fack to Bront.
Another one of my fave photographers is a Scot who goes by the name of “Fack to Bront” on flickr.
Take a peek at his and Rebekka’s work….SUBLIME!
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is what my doc seems to think is wrong with me. The tachycardia and ‘funny’ heart issues perhaps stem from anxiety he thinks…
Perhaps I am genetically predisposed to this? More reading here for those interested at “Medicine World”
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