A Little South of Sanity

I have a few moments rest in the middle of my ‘getting it all done’ session before Samantha arrived, so I thought I’d take a moment to type out a few words.. If you don’t see much of me in the next week or two, it’s because Samantha and I are jet-setting around stirring up some trouble.

Since I find myself easily distracted, my cleaning a few things, turned into this deep cleaning organizing session, and I noticed how much I didn’t like some of the lighting in our home. I have been looking at Murray Feiss Lighting, and I think once Samantha heads home, Marcel and I are going to replace some of the lighting in here.

From there, I decided that I had to clean out behind the fridge, and what a mess it was back there. Take my word for it, if you haven’t cleaned out behind your fridge in a while, do it today- if you’re able that is. Otherwise, wait for someone who can help you and get it done! I’m so glad I did.

Just a few more little things, and I’ll be ready, with time to spare, so hopefully I’ll have some time tomorrow to actually get some emails done.

Right now, my bath calls, and then time to curl up with Gossip Girl.

I was browsing through the ‘cool facts’ application on my iPhone, and came across today’s ‘COOL FACT’. I’m not exactly sure if this is a ‘cool’ thing or not, but it’s definitely something that I find interesting.

What about you?? I wonder what else is in those vaccines that we don’t know about?

Yesterday, after Marcel and I arrived home from our drive, I decided to update the TomTom. It had shown me earlier that morning that I needed to do an update of various maps, but because we were leaving and the file was large, I decided to wait.

I left it downloading last night when we went away for a few hours with Desere and my mom-in-law, but when we got home, I noticed that the internet had been out, and that the update had failed. No problem- I started the update again and went off to do my thing. Later, I came back to find that the update had failed again, but this time when I tried to update, it said there was no available update.

I found that odd, but didn’t think too much about it- figured that it had been successful afterall, but I found out otherwise when I actually turned on TomTom and it said “NO Maps Found”.

I had NO Idea what to do, so I picked up the phone and called TomTom, but they were already closed and wouldn’t be open until Monday. ARghhhhh, I knew I didn’t want to wait until Monday. I tend to be very obsessive about that type of thing.

Not to be defeated, I called another location of TomTom, which should have been open, and I was on hold, with the message that all operators were busy, and someone would help me soon. 80 minutes later, I was still waiting, and they were also on the verge of closing.

The website offered one solution to the problem, but that didn’t help. While listening to the hold music, I decided to snoop around myself and see if I could figure out what the problem was.

I knew it had to be from the update, but what I didn’t realize is that the updates were also found on my computer, and upon snooping through the file folders, I found where the update was. I deleted it (actually copied it to my desktop just in case, but removed it out of the file folders), and voila’ the update appeared in my updates, so I started the download and hung up the phone on TomTom.

It took a while, but the file eventually downloaded and installed, and the moment of truth came when I turned on the TomTom to see if I had a map, any map, and I did. Everything was just as it was suppose to be. Problem solved!!

I felt so great after sorting it out. Computer and technical issues drive me crazy until I can sort out or find someone who can sort out the problem. Luckily, I was able to do this one alone.

At least if it happens again, I’ll know what to do.

Persistance really does pay!

I have spent a little time today wondering if I’m losing compassion for humanity because I didn’t shed a tear that Michael Jackson died. I feel horrible for his three young children, and those loved ones left behind, but I really didn’t feel any deep seated emotion- not the way I did with Farrah Fawcett.

I know he was a pop-icon, the “Elvis” of our time, and I grew up on his music, and that of the Jackson 5, but I’m not in mourning the way so many people the world over are.

I’ve also been listening to various media sources who are already starting with the rumors of what ‘really’ happened. Some say he overdosed on perscription pain medications, others say it was the stress of the upcoming tour, others say it was the stress of trying to make it big again because he lived way beyond his means. What the truth is- who knows? I’m sure it lies somewhere in the middle.

One thing I know for sure- hearing all this bad news the past few days is like taking diet pills- it’s causing me to lose my appetite.

I do pray that’s the last of the deaths for a while. First Ed McMahon, then Farrah, now MJ. May they all rest in peace. – And for us, we need to all realize that we never know when our time has come, so make the most of each and every day.

When I logged in a little while ago, my intention was to write about something I’d seen on the news a few days ago that struck a nerve. I decided to hop over to Foxnews.com to see if I could find an article about the story, but I didn’t get further than the headlines, which read that Farrah Fawcett had passed away.

I didn’t know her, but yet I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes knowing that she’s no longer with us, that she lost her long term battle with cancer at age 62. I always loved her when I was a child. Every week I’d watch Charlies Angels, and she was my favorite. When I’d play “Charlies Angels” with my friends, I always had to be her, secretly hoping that someday, when I grew up that I could be as beautiful and glamorous as she was.

She was one of three television icons that I loved- the other two were Linda Carter, and Lindsay Wagner. I always wanted to be the superhero- and I guess in some ways I still do, at least in terms of making a difference in the life of another human being.

My heart goes out to Farrah’s family and friends. I’d heard that she and her long time partner Ryan O’ Neal had decided a few days ago to marry. He asked, and she accepted. I hope that she was able to say her final ‘I Do’ before passing from this world.

Rest in Peace Farrah- You will certainly be missed.

If you’d like to read more on Farrah’s life- visit foxnews.com.

I was walking through town today and came across this dog “guarding” the store front. At first I didn’t think he was real, but indeed he was.

The funny thing was, his/her companion was “guarding” the other side of the door to the store entrance.

Too cute!!

The weekend has arrived and I’m excited. Two weeks from now- my friend Samantha will be here, and the two of us are going to have SO much fun!

Poor Marcel may not be the same after having to deal with BOTH of us for two weeks, but luckily he won’t be on vacation the entire time and will have a chance to ‘escape’ to work every now and then.

I also found a place that I think will make a great setup for a photo session- local skateboard ramps, that have been sprayed with graffiti. I’m going to see if I can get some shots of Desere’s boys, or Marcel’s neices.

Life is good friends, life is good.

There’s a huge debate going on right now about whether medicinal cannabis should be allowed in all states, and not just California. I’ve been watching the debate heat up on Anderson Cooper 360 each night, and I’m still on the fence with this matter. I do believe it’s possible that it COULD help people who are having severe pain, and I’m all for a person not suffering, and truth is- in that instance I dont’ see much difference between that and pain pills- BUT, BUT!!! (There’s always a but) what about those who had the perscription for legitimate medicinal purposes, but tehnically no longer need it, but yet are STILL getting it? Shouldn’t it be like other medications, regulated and STOPPED when the patient reaches a certain point in their recovery process?

Then what about those who will stub their big toe, just so they can run to the doctor and get themselves the letter and prescription for the stuff. You know it has to go on, and I’m sure there are those doctors who write it for those who don’t need it.

Where do we draw the line? Or do we?

What do YOU think???

Earlier today, Marcel and I were headed out to meet friends for lunch, and I was looking through my jewelry box choosing which pieces I was going to wear today. I have the standard ‘everyday’ jewelry, but I also have jewelry that I wear on different occasions. Plus, there’s the gold, white gold, and the silver- but I’ll spare you a discussion on my slight obsession with jewelry.

What I noticed while I was looking through my jewelry, was my old engagement rings from my previous marriage, and even though I didn’t wear it today, I do wear them from time to time. Granted, they don’t look like engagement rings, but I chose them, I like them, and I wear them from time-to-time. Marcel doesn’t care, and that’s what matters most in my eyes.

What I’m curious about though, is if anyone else has old engagment rings, wedding rings, etc. that you either currently wear, or wear from time-to-time? I personally don’t see the big deal, while I know others would see that as a definite No-No. What’s your take?

I had big plans to write here, but I have a kitty who has other plans for me. I can’t concentrate because he’s walking from room to room singing MEOWWW MEOOOWWW to me, which means- “Gimme some attention or I’m going to keep Meowing til you lose your mind.” Since I don’t have much mind left to lose, I’d better go play with him, which is all he wants.

The coffee is ready anyway AND a new season of Gossip Girl starts again tonight.

Tomorrow is another day, and I should have some interesting things to tell. After all, have you seen the news lately? The world has lost it’s mind.