Are these not the coolest pink pumps you've ever seen? Where do you wear them, though? I've never had a shoe interest before. I've always been so practical in this area - maybe five pairs. 1 pair of sneakers, 1 pair of sandals, 1 pair of nice shoes (usually pumps), 1 pair of flats and 1 pair of boots. I have gone bonkers since then. I have over 25 pairs now. I still have *never* read a romance novel, however. NEVER. The only romance I get is in the vampire porn novels. HA. Guess I'm just a little more realistic in the love area. (you know, cuz vampire porn is realistic...) What I mean is, romance? Whatever. Too much work - and I question the sincerity you know? Passion now, is an entirely different story. Passion rocks. But for the most part, I'm with the guys - let's cut to the chase.

So the 4th of July. Maggie, my insane dog, attempted to jump up and take a lit sparkler out of the 8-year neighbor's kid's hand. I was video taping it because it started out cute, but then I freaked when I realized she may get it and burn her mouth. I tried to upload the video of me losing my mind, but I couldn't get it to work. That's probably a good thing. LOL

My new fav tune...

I'm walking around half naked today because it is hot and blaring it.

http://music.aol.com/video/bones/little-big-town/1652005

"Bones" by Little Big Town

So I was up at 3 am. Is eating left over pizza at that hour OK? Is cleaning also OK? It seems odd to me, yet comfortable. So how is everyone doing out there?

I received some very bad news yesterday. I'm trying to hold it together the best I can. There is nothing I can do.

Happy 4th everybody.

Downtown and misc. work pics.

The art sculpture is supposed to mean 'peace and serenity' or something. To me it is 'logs hanging from a metal pipe triangle blocking my view of the water'. But to each his own I guess.

The fountain is cool except for the naked kid sculpture. I found it retarded. Maybe I'm just picky about what I think is art. I don't know. Too critical?

Odwalla 'serious focus' apple raspberry. My fav. And I NEED serious focus...otherwise I go nucking futs like the sign above my computer.

So we had an earthquake today. I didn't feel it because I was in bed. Poo. Not too big - a 3.7 or something. I don't know why, but I like earthquakes. Not the destructive killer ones, but the roly poly fun ones. I know. Freak. You have NO idea.

I telecommuted today. Yup, worked from home. Liked that. Wish I could do it more. I loved having the pups lay at my feet.

Howz that for a seriously random post?

Worst day EVER. Everyone is stupid everywhere. And mean. I even had an old crusty cop yelling at me for only driving 60 in the left lane. The speed limit is 55, fucker. He didn't give me a ticket, but he was YELLING at me. I used to be a cop. The only time I yelled was when a 400 pound Samoan asswipe was resisting arrest. Not a good idea otherwise - we live in the age of nutjobs who like to blow people away for shit like that. It was painful for me to say 'yes sir'. He wasn't even in his own territory. I would like to know on what planet you get a ticket for going too slow in the fast lane, when you are actually going 5 over the speed limit. WTF? So the people going 90 don't get irritated?

I can tell it's going to be a sleepless night. It's back. My good 'ol friend insomnia. It happens when I think too much. (Not drink, THINK) Being brain dead is much easier on the 40 winks. Fuck.

You know what? I don't care that I cuss. I like it. I get it out. I guess I'll just have to deal with it. I know it isn't lady-like. I know it isn't eloquent. It -seems- hypocritical to my faith, but I do it anyway. I don't hide it. It offends some people. It makes others laugh. It makes me sound uneducated, even though I am quite well educated. OH FUCKING WELL. Anyone keeping tabs on me? I do not use it to hurt people; my heart is not malicious. I don't do it at inappropriate times - I'm not stupid. I use it to express the intense feelings I don't know what to do with. I use it for humor. I use it to keep the phonies away.

Maybe I use it to keep people away. What are you doing here? Why do you read? Who are you?

Are you new? Is this a frequent stop? Tell me. I've got time.

About a year ago, I wondered where my life would be now. Well, truly, a lot has changed. Most for the good, I guess. Everything is so different, but I'm trying to see it as positive. Like I said earlier, I'm still struggling with a few things - but I'm definitely keeping busy with my new job and little projects I have going on at home. (When I'm not sleeping.) I am also still struggling with my stupid weight. It has become more about health lately than vanity, although I would like to look and feel sexier and stronger. Most of the time I feel like an big oaf and I hate taking pills. I haven't been able to join the boxing club like I had hoped due to my crazy work schedule - but I do have a video at home. SHUT. UP. But yes, you would laugh your ass off if you watched me try to do it. I close all the windows and drapes. Sometimes the dogs bark at me. Sometimes I fall. (One con about getting ceramic flooring, LOL.)

Anyway, nothing much else going on. Gotta work now. I'll write later. I'm feeling chatty.