Peeps & Cadbury eggs

Happy Easter y'all!

Life changes ....

I seriously doubt anyone will read this .... and that's ok.
It's more for me to get my internal shit out anyway.

My last post was my birthday ....
I can't even begin to tell you the number of changes that have taken place since!

I'd say the biggest change is that Jack & I called it quits in November after 5+ years.
It was my decision more than it was his.  The distance had finally taken it's toll on me and
I wanted something else for my life.
It was/is heartbreaking ..... but also the right thing to do.

I've also managed to lose about 45lbs since July.
I feel fantastic and don't look half bad either ...  lol

For 46, i'll take it!   lol

Sadly, i've had 5 deaths in my family since October with the latest being last Sunday.
It feels like I have a black cloud hanging over my head.
Maybe it's karma.
I just know that I have never wished for winter to be done as much as I want this one to be done.

My oldest brother was almost killed in January.
He took out a utility pole at 2am on a VERY snowy, shitty night.
He was drunk.
Yes, he was arrested and yes, he will deserve whatever the Judge gives him.
It's my SIL and my nieces and nephew I feel bad for.

Speaking of my nieces and nephew .... my Q graduated as an Automotive Tech from college in December.  I am soooooo unbelievably proud of her!  She's working in a dealership and loving life!
My nephew graduates this month and already has a few job prospects lined up.
Again, I am an extremely proud Aunt!

There's been a whole lot more too .... trips to warm, exotic locations, attempting to date again (that's an entire post in itself!) ..... so much more!
I won't get into it all now .... i'm tired of typing.

Hopefully i'll be posting again more .... the dating alone might make me do it!
I do have a question to ask .... since when is it acceptable to let your freak flag fly high and proud on a first date????  Not that it's that big a deal ... I just wish someone had told me the new rules.
This getting old is pure shit!

46 ....

That's right, today I am 46 ......

Kisses to you all!

Weird Science

A few weeks ago I went to the doctor to try and find out why I haven't been able to sleep for shit.
Granted, I'm a parent so I haven't really had a decent nights sleep in about 20 years.
Also, my hysterectomy 2 years ago has thrown me into full blown menopause.
Yay me.

Anyway, my sleep has been worse than my normal crappy sleep.
So, my doctor sent me for a Sleep Study to see if maybe I was suffering from sleep apnea.
My son dropped me off at the center at 8pm on Friday night and I was taken to a private room.
It was really nice.
Queen size pillow top bed, fluffy pillows and soft cotton sheets.
It was like being in a hotel.
Till I got to the bathroom.
*sigh*
It looked like a hospital bathroom ... only, there was no shower.
WTH????
Well, maybe it won't be so bad.
I was wrong.

The therapist comes in, opens a closet door and starts taking out a whole bunch of wires.
She has me sit in a chair and proceeds to start washing my arms, legs, face, scalp and chest
with alcohol.
Then she starts attaching all these damn electrodes to me.
THEN all the damn wires!
WTH?????
I feel like Frankenstein.
Only with better hair.

Well, it WAS better till the stupid vaseline and electrodes were attached.
There I am ... aren't I stunning?!
Well, I wasn't done yet.
Oh no, I still had to have the belt across the chest (you can see part of it in the pic) and another
across the hips.
Next was the strip that ran under my nose from cheek to cheek.
Finally, a plastic piece up both nostrils and another that "sat" just inside my mouth.
Now, sleep like you normally would.

Are you serious?????
How the hell does ANYONE sleep with all that crap attached to you?
I sure didn't.
It was horrible.

This week I received a call from the center ....
The doctor wants me back in for another test.
Apparently my breathing becomes very shallow, but it doesn't stop.

I have no idea what will come of this.
I just know that I get to spend Valentines Day tied up.
Just not in the way I prefer.

Way back Wednesday

The year was 1986.
June.
I was a senior in High School and it was
PROM NIGHT!!!!!!!!

Yes, that is me in the Princessy/Cinderella gown.
White gloves and all!
Sexy eh?!

Mark, my date for the night, was not my first choice.
No, my first choice decided he didn't want to be "tied down".
One week before prom.
(My life was like a John Hughes movie)
Anyway, Mark, being the sweetheart he was, came in at the last minute and asked me to go with him.
(yeah, I had NO CLUE he had a crush on me. Really)

I figured, why the hell not?
Besides, he had a KILLER car!

*sigh*
If only I knew then what I know now .....
and DAMNIT! Can I have that 17 year old body back??????????

Oh, in case anyone cares, the Billboard Top song from this date was:

Ahhhh .... Patti LaBelle ....

Baggage

I've been doing a lot of reflection lately.
Looking back on my life and seeing when/where I made bad choices, mistakes, missed opportunities, etc.
It's not always a good thing to look back on ones life.
Yet, it is.
Make sense?
It's alright, I hardly ever make sense.
Ask my kids.
They'll just tell you that I have "issues".
Which I do.
(Don't we all????)

I am very much aware of my "issues" ....
All the faults, shortcomings, fears, etc.
Maybe too aware.
I know why I do what I do and act the way I do.
Someday I may get the guts to write about it all.
Unload all my raggedy-ass baggage.
But today?
Not so much.
Today i'm just continuing my reflection and introspection.
Besides, it's my dirty little life.

ɛrɪn ɡə ˈbrɑ

I'm starting my St. Patty's Day celebrations early.

Have a great weekend ........ Slainte!

Triple-D

Dirty

Drunken

Dancing










I was actually trying for a "come hither" look.

????????

Yeah .......


At least my hair is growing back.

Party like it's 12/21/12 ......

This better happen soon .....
I hear the end of the world is close.

Merry Christmas ......

CHERing Friday!

YAY!
I made it to Friday!
WHOO HOOOO

It's time for some Cosmos and Cher!
Yes, I adore Cher.
Always have, always will.


Seriously, how can you NOT love her?
Love her or hate her, you have GOT to love the Bob Mackie creations!

 

Flash 'em Friday - Buffalo style

Hellooooo my lovelies!
Welcome to Flashback Friday or Flash 'em Friday .... whatever you prefer.

I haven't posted a flashback in awhile, and today I was feeling all nostalgic about some of the great bands and musicians that the Buffalo area has produced.
Sure, everyone knows the Goo Goo Dolls, but they weren't the only big names around.

Ever heard of Billy Sheehan?  He has played with David Lee Roth, Mr. Big ,Steve Vai.
Before the legendary Billy Sheehan hit it big, he was part of the 3-man band known as Talas.
A local favorite with a very loyal following.
Talas did record an album, but sadly, never achieved the level of success they wanted or deserved.
However, they did have one song that hit the charts locally ..... "Seesaw".

My flashback today is a song from 1978, but the footage is from 2001 when the band reunited for a local gig.

I hope you enjoy.

Saturday silliness ....

This morning, as I was trolling through YouTube, I came across a very rare gem .....

Olivia Newton-John & ELO from "Xanadu"!
Do y'all remember this movie??
Let me refresh your memory .....

"The Greek muses incarnate themselves on Earth to inspire men to achieve. One of them, incarnated as a girl named Kira, encounters an artist named Sonny Malone. With the help of Danny McGuire, a man Kira had inspired forty years earlier, Sonny builds a huge disco roller rink" ~ IMDB

This movie was terrible in soooooo many ways .... and I love it!


So as I was watching the video for "Xanadu", all I could think of was the daring Daisyfae and her latest adventure.
All you need is some leg warmers and shiny spandex pants to get your Roller Disco Queen on!
HAHAHAHA

Dais, this one is for you!


ROLLER GURRRRRL!

Have a great weekend y'all!

Wild hair ....

As most of you already know, I am a natural born red-head.
A ginger.
Through the years, my hair has gone from strawberry blonde to dark auburn and everything in between.
Ok, so mostly it's now grey/gray.

Well, for many years now, I have dreamt of having REALLY dark, almost Raven black hair.
I have blue-grey eyes, fair skin and freckles galore, so severely dark hair like that would probably not look so good.
But  ... me being me, I decided to just take the plunge.

Here I am before:

And here's what I look like now:

Whaddya think?????

I may or may not have had a glass or two (5) of wine in pic #2.
Just sayin' .....

Dicking around .....

It's a great dicking around day .....
Chilly, rainy, altogether craptacular.

Now, if only I had a dick to be dicking with ......
*sigh*

I woke up on this side of the dirt ....

Now, who bought me the vodka & chocolate???????

Who ya' gonna call????

Happy Flashback Friday!

I know I said I was"Ghostbusters" with  my title???
You should.
But before Ray Parker, Jr. was calling the Ghostbusters, he was with Raydio.

Have a good weekend y'all!

Textural titillation .....

Textures.
That is this weeks theme for Haiku Monday.

Having a child on the Autism Spectrum, I live my life around textures!
Too mushy, too gooey, too soft, too scritchy, GAH!  We've been through them all!
I thought about writing about another Haiku about my sons textural issues, but .....
yeah ...
It's been done already.

So, I decided to rip a page out of my life ...
and my textures.

It's a bit on the risque side .....

A bind of black silk
Senses heightened; nerves aroused
Slick tongue is your whip



I usually save my *ahem* steamier stuff for full poems.
But I wanted to see if I could convey erotica in 5-7-5.
I don't think it's half bad.

The lovely  (and VERY saucy) CoreyJo is the hostess this week.
Go on over and have a read.

Rainbow

Rainbow, founded by Richie Blackmore, had many frontmen during their lifetime.
But my favorite was Joe Lynn Turner.
Love those dark eyes.



I believe they were all STONED cold.  lol

Have a good weekend y'all!

Wandering ....

I thank all of you for your kindness and support in regards to my last post.
It has really meant a lot to me during a very long, emotional week.
I'm still trying to get my bearings .....
so please bear with me.

I just need a breather.
Some fresh air.
Some green space.

Me & Lil' man are headed out to the country.
I believe a weekend of  riding the ATV's, swimmin' in the river, catching fireflies and roasting marshmallows over a campfire is in order.
It's just what I need.

I hope y'all get a chance to watch Nik Wallenda make his historic  Walk Across The Falls. *
I really should go since it's in my backyard (almost literally), but i'm not.
Traffic ....
Crowds .....
No view.

I have it set to record on DVR .... but I imagine my SIL & I will be watching fireside .... cocktails in hand.
(we really "rough" it!)
I hope y'all have a safe and happy weekend ... whatever you do!

Till then, does anyone have an explanation for this ???
Anyone ????

Yeah .... me neither.


I'll be back .....
xxx

*How sad is it that once again, Canada has been able to properly advertise such an amazing event?

The US?  Yeah .... not so much.

Just live ....

Recently, I was reminded that I need to not just Give Bliss a Chance,
but really ... EMBRACE IT.
Not just talk about it.
Even on days when I don't much feel like it.

My bliss today is in remembering and celebrating my Mothers LIFE.
I remember hearing this back in 1976.
I was only 8.
We both loved the beat.
It made us happy ..... and we DANCED.
Unashamed and  full of happiness and joy.

33 years have passed .... but today i'm going to dance like I was 8!

 


 Love you Mom!