A Likely Story!

Collective Karma Blast

Ok possums, Thursday is the day the appraisal on my house comes back.

Could everyone pretty please think good thoughts that it comes thru at the asking price so I can move forward and start packing? And I promise, won't ask any of you to help me pack.

Now how can you refuse a deal like that?

Thanks buddies :-)

Mazal Tov

Canada gets it right.

Love+Marriage=Equality

Tag, You're IT

I’ve been tagged by Kathy F

Here goes...

What were three of the stupidest things you have done in your life?

1. Not maxing out each 401(k) I was enrolled in
2. Not being disciplined with my finances
3. Not eating strawberries until I was 25 cause they had seeds in them

At the current moment, who has the most influence in your life?

My realtor

If you were given a time machine that functioned, and you were allowed to only pick up to five people to dine with, who would you pick?

1. My mom when she was a teenager
2. Ditto for my dad
3. Golda Meir
4. Leonardo Da Vinci
5. A translator for Leonardo

If you had three wishes that were not supernatural, what would they be?

1. Immediately eliminate all tobacco products and tobacco cravings
2. Ditto for all illegal drugs
3. Worldwide tolerance for differing viewpoints (unless they're on tobacco and illegal drugs)

Someone is visiting your hometown/place where you live at the moment. Name two things you regret your city not having, and two things people should avoid:

Regret not having:
1. In-N-Out
2. Round Table Pizza

Avoid:
1. All the ancient drivers that can barely see over the steering wheel
2. Visiting from June-November

Name one event that has changed your life.

I was born paralyzed due to a broken neck. No one expected me to survive so 5 different people baptized me and a priest gave me the last rites. The first 6 weeks of my life I was in a body cast. Then I got better. I still have the body cast...it’s sitting in my closet. Reminds me that I am here for a reason...don’t exactly know WHAT that reason is, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out someday.

Tag 5 people:

Am sending out psychic vibes...they know who they are.

A New Link

First read Leonard Pitts, Jr. while in Miami for a cruise many years ago. When I moved to Florida I would run across his column every now and then.

Bookmarked his column last week and added him to my blogroll tonight.

I'm continually awed by those that have the gift of articulate writing. Leonard Pitts is one of the best.

Enjoy.

Thou Shalt Not...

...display the Ten Commandments.

I'm down with that.

Yeah, I'm a Jew. Used to be a Catholic. Believe in the Ten Commandments. Try and practice them as well.

And I am totally cool with them not being displayed in public. Or in Government buildings. You wanna see them, fine.  Go to a Church. Or a  synogogue/temple/shul...whatever you choose to call it. Post them in your house. In your car. Blog about them. But don't put them in a public place.

Look, I believe in them. But never would I try and force my religious beliefs on anyone else. I don't appreciate it being done to me. 

The time and energy spent on this subject is wasteful. I would much prefer the Supreme Court busy itself with matters that mean something to the rest of the US.  Last week it was flag burning. Today, the Ten Commandments. Would hate to think those are the most pressing cases on their schedule.

Of course, you could alway do something productive and start impeachment proceedings against GWB. It's a suggestion, ok??..for what it's worth. 

And just because I believe he needs to be impeached doesn't mean you have to agree with me. Of course, there is that one little commandment that says 'Thou Shalt Not Lie'. As in 'thou shalt not lie about WMD'.

Maybe it's more important to post the TC's in government buildings than to expect the self-professed Christian leader of the free world to actually practice what they preach. Especially when the lying leads to killing. Y'know...that commandment about 'Thou Shalt Not Kill'? 

What about 'Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Husband/Wife'? Or child. Why send Barbara and Jenna off to fight your made-up war when you can covet the tens of thousands of children citizens available to go to war?

Does any one else find it sadly hilarious that to this day no one can remember serving with GWB yet our 'President' thinks nothing of sending other people's children to be in harm's way. To be injured. Killed. Over a lie.

Yeah, don't bother posting the Ten Commandments in public. No one follows them anyway. Especially the Bush Administration.

 

Wonder...

...what my buddies that voted for Bush think of this.

Thanks to Mark Morford (S.F.Gate) for his usual eloquence.

He Blinded Me With Science

Oooohh...MIT, no less!

Help Cameron...it's a good thing.

Company-No Swiffering Required!

Was in the midst of packing up all my Foster Puppy paraphenalia (towels, toys, sheepskin beds, etc), feeling sorta sad about not fostering anymore.

All of a sudden, I look outside and see that I have company!

(Click to enlarge)

The kids were so cute and the Mommy was so protective.  After a couple minutes, they all swam off in a long line with Mom leading the way.

Sorry the picture quality isn't the best....until I get my Nikon D70 (keep dreaming) my cell-cam will have to do for now :-)

Top Ten...

Pretend you're leaving your current domicile and moving into temporary housing. Almost everything you own will be going into storage for possibly up to a year. You can only take 10 special items with you (clothing and toiletries excluded).

What do you take?

My Top Ten -

• i-Book
• i-Pod
• JBL Creature Speakers
• Crate and Barrel Wrinkles Lamp
• 900 thread count sheets & comforter
• bed
• nightstand
• dresser
• menorah
• picture of the cutest weiner dog in the whole wide world

Fear Is The Mindkiller

One of my favorite literary quotes of all time.  It's a mantra I use whenever I'm fearful, anxious, unsure, etc.

Sometimes not even the mightiest mantra can prevent your mind from taking over and pushing you into 'red alert' mode.  Like last night.

Had a daily check in call with my realtor yesterday and a random comment she made sent my tummy spiraling into 'shredded tummy' mode which turned into a massive GERD attack last night. I hate it when that happens. Sparing you the details, was up from 2a-7a this am, then fell asleep for over an hour before dragging myself into work. Dragging was the operative word of the day.

I'm all better now...back to normal.

My realtor assured me today that she is sure everything will turn out fine; it's just that she is a perfectionist and doesn't want to assume that everything will turn out alright until the appraisal is in. Considering the hot housing market we're having (and the fact that a unit like mine hasn't been on the market in ages) she is getting comps from other areas. She assured me that there is no need to worry unless we have a reason to worry, which I know is  a wise viewpoint.

As with life, selling my house has been a learning experience.

Patience is not my forte but I am learning to be patient. Procrastination is one of my faults... I have learned how procrastinating (and not listening to my gut feeling) can impact me in a financially negative way. And not doing  things the right way the first time? That's just a no-brainer.

So I'm learning my lessons and trying to stay positive, peaceful and in the moment. Each time I walk across the catwalk upstairs, I appreciate the view down below. I love the colors in my house. The way sunset thru the back windows looks different every day. I'm hypersensitive to my surroundings, filing each sensation/thought/memory to  a safe place in my brain. While I want the next step to be here NOW, I do appreciate the time that remains.

No major plans for this weekend other than (you guessed it) sleep late each day. Gotta get back into hitting the gym. Start shredding outdated financial info and other assorted paperwork. Relax and stop stressing.

Have a great weekend...I'm off to snoozeland.

nnsd.