| KoRn KwiZ | |
| Favorite KoRn Member?:: | Jonathan Davis... He's A GOD! |
| Favorite KoRn Song?:: | Does all of them count?? |
| Favorite KoRn Album?:: | Again, does all of them count?? |
| Ever been to a KoRn Show?:: | YEP.. 2002 MI !!! Was going to go next month too but the car broke so no money now ;_; |
| If so How good was it?!:: | AWESOME! I didn't wanna leave! |
| Did you meet any KoRn memmbers?:: | Sadly No *cries* |
| Who did they play with?:: | Deadsy, Puddle of Mudd |
| Which Album cover do you like best?:: | All of em are awesome I can't choose. |
| What song off Self Tiltled do you like best?:: | Again I can't choose I love em all! |
| What song off Life Is Peachy do you like best?:: | Again..... I can't choose Dang it! |
| What song off Follow The Leader do you like best?:: | *ugh* ur making me mad! I can't choose! |
| What song off Issues do you like best?:: | *sigh* I give up........ |
| What song off Untouchables do you like best?:: | *whistles, and points above* |
| What song off Take A Look In The Mirror do you like best?:: | Okay thats it!! *smashes the pc* |
| Munky or Head?:: | *giggle* This could be a perverted question... JOKING! I love em both! |
| Whos the sexyest KoRn memmber?:: | There all sexy but if i had to choose just one.......... JON DAVIS!! |
| Who are you most like in KoRn?:: | Jon Davis |
| If you were in KoRn what would you play?:: | Drums!! But maybe a little of everything if i could ^_^ |
| If you met Jonathan Davis what would you do or say to him!?:: | Id thank him, because KoRn's music helped me though the tuff times in my teens when I thought everything was MY Fault for what my parents did (I have a past similar to Jon's) |
| Who do you dress most like in KoRn?:: | I used to dress like Jon |
| Do you have any KoRn Shirts?:: | yes |
| If so how many?:: | one but i want more! I got it at the concert back in 2002, i did have more but i don't know where they went! |
| How many KoRm Posters On your wall?:: | I had a few but im remodeling and stuff |
| If youve seen KoRn how many times?:: | sadly once *Cries and tosses a fit* |
| Would you rather have K-7,K-5 or a Tama Set?:: | A What? |
| If you could do one person in KoRn Who would it be?:: | JON! |
| How many hours a day do you listen to KoRn?:: | All depends, but i listen to them all the time....... |
| How Many KoRn albums do you own?:: | All of them ... wait no Im missing the newest one..... *SREAMS AND FAINTS* |
| What other bands like KoRn do you like?:: | KoRn |
| Are you mildly Obsessed?:: | No more like grande obsessed |
| Do you where old school A.D.I.D.A.S?:: | *giggle* |
| Do you spell KoRm with a backwards R?:: | YEP! |
| Do you scratch KoRn into desks and spraypaint it on walls?!:: | I used too |
| When KoRn Comes on the Radio do you blast it?!:: | YEP! |
| Does your mom like KoRn?:: | I don't talk to my mom...... |
| Do any of you Screennames have "KoRn"in them?:: | Yep |
| What KoRn song gets stuck in your head?:: | usually all of them at one point of the day.. but right now.... LIAR |
| Whats the last KoRn song youve listened to?:: | LIAR |
| When did you get into KoRn?:: | Back in like 1993/1994 |
| Do you Believe KoRn is one of the greatest bands ever?:: | YES! |
| First KoRn Song you ever herd?:: | Blind |
| Older KoRn or Newer KoRn?:: | Both |
| dredlocks or braids?:: | Dreds *drool* |
| Favorite KoRn video?:: | AGAIN! I have to figgen choose?? |
| How Does KoRn make you feel?:: | Great and full of energy! |
| What KoRn song touches you most?:: | Daddy |
| Are you a KoRn Freak or a KoRn Fagget? or both?:: | KoRn Freak! |
| Favorite KoRn Song with Bagpipes?:: | Shoots and Ladders |
| Do you know Where KoRn's from?:: | Yep, Bakersfield California! |
| Does KoRn Music make you wanna have sex or beat the fuck out of someone?:: | Both! |
| Favorite KoRn song to Mosh to?:: | Quite a few accually |
| Do you like KoRn more than this quiz?: | FUCK YA! |
| Take this survey Find more surveys You've been totally Bzoink*d | |
Friday, July 14, 2006
TAKE THE QUIZ!
Im obssesed! But I knew that =P
Are you obssesed over KoRn????
You are a KoRn Freak - Just like me- You watch the stupied MTV rock countdowns - just to see if they have KoRn on it - you listen to korn nonstop- you can't go a day with out listning to them - it is kinda of pathetic..but you don't care - you are stuck in your world of KoRn and you own over 1 KoRn poster ( your just like me - lol -but not a worse-if you have AOL/AIM im me -Freak0nALeash256)
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Sunday, July 09, 2006
Inner Eye Color
| Your Inner Eye Color Is Blue |
 You've got the personality of a blue eyed women You're intense and expressive - and always on the go You've also got a sweet, playful side - which draws men in |
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Poem For JR From Evey
I thought this poem was cute and its so true, my friend Evey posted as a comment on my other blog, I thought I share it with you all.
Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there:
I did not die.
In Loving Memory of JR
1986 - 2006
You will be missed kitty and are forever in our hearts.
Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there:
I did not die.
In Loving Memory of JR
1986 - 2006
You will be missed kitty and are forever in our hearts.
Monday, June 26, 2006
REST IN PEACE JR BUDDY! 1986 to 2006....
Well today is Monday, We had to take our oldest Cat JR into the vets this morning and put him down for a long kitty nap. He was such a wonderful kitty, he lived to be almost 21 years old. After we watched him pass on at the vets we then brought him home, I put his blue starred scarf in the box with him and watched my hubby and mother in law dig his grave as I held him in his box. I been crying so much today ;_; I miss him so much, The vets said that for us to be happy that we brought him in when we did cause his heart probably wouldn't of lasted much longer, and if we waited he would of probably suffered from a heart attack and he would of been in alot of pain and that JR is probably thanking us for helping him along. Its so sad though, I have only known JR for almost 2 years and my husband and his family like 20 or so and it seems like loosing one of your children. I know it was for the best but it hurts so much, it feels as if someone ripped my heart in half and stomped on it. I know JR doesnt' want us to be sad, I know he doesn't. My huaband got me flowers today and I took one and placed it on his grave. May you rest in peace JR and we will see you again one day but until then u play with your friends and family we will never forget you and will always continue to love you and think of you everyday... We Love You Very Much JR!!!
( I could post more but im starting to cry again, maybe another day or later on)
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Comments by patients during Colonoscopies
Comments by patients during Colonoscopies are no joke, but these comments during the exam were quite humorous..... A physician claimed that the following are actual comments made by his patients (predominately male) while he was performing their colonoscopies:
1. "Take it easy, Doc. You're boldly going where no man has gone before!
2. "Find Amelia Earhart yet?"
3. "Can you hear me NOW?"
4. "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"
5. "You know, in Arkansas, we're now legally married."
6. "Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?"
7. "You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out..."
8. "Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!"
9. "If your hand doesn't fit, you must quit
10. "Hey Doc, let me know if you find my dignity."
11. "You used to be an executive at Enron, didn't you?"
12. "God, now I know why I am not gay."
And the best one of all...
13. "Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up there?"
1. "Take it easy, Doc. You're boldly going where no man has gone before!
2. "Find Amelia Earhart yet?"
3. "Can you hear me NOW?"
4. "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"
5. "You know, in Arkansas, we're now legally married."
6. "Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?"
7. "You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out..."
8. "Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!"
9. "If your hand doesn't fit, you must quit
10. "Hey Doc, let me know if you find my dignity."
11. "You used to be an executive at Enron, didn't you?"
12. "God, now I know why I am not gay."
And the best one of all...
13. "Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up there?"
Saturday, June 17, 2006
On This Day In My Religion .......
June 21 -- Summer Solstice -- Litha
Also known as: Alban Heruin (Druidic)
Although the name Litha is not well attested, it may come from Saxon tradition -- the opposite of Yule. On this longest day of the year, light and life are abundant. At mid-summer, the Sun God has reached the moment of his greatest strength. Seated on his greenwood throne, he is also lord of the forests, and his face is seen in church architecture peering from countless foliate masks.
The Christian religion converted this day of Jack-in-the-Green to the Feast of St. John the Baptist, often portraying him in rustic attire, sometimes with horns and cloven feet (like the Greek Demi-God Pan)
Midsummer Night's Eve is also special for adherents of the Faerie faith. The alternative fixed calendar date of June 25 (Old Litha) is sometimes employed by Covens. The name Beltane is sometimes incorrectly assigned to this holiday by some modern traditions of Wicca, even though Beltane is the Gaelic word for May.
Traditional Foods:
Garden fresh fruits and vegetables are made into a variety of dishes and eaten by Pagan's who choose to celebrate this day.
Herbs and Flowers:
Mugwort, Vervain, Chamomile, Rose, Honeysuckle, Lily, Oak, Lavender, Ivy, Yarrow, Fern, Elder, Wild Thyme, Daisy, Carnation.
Incense:
Lemon, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Wisteria.
Woods Burned:
Oak
Sacred Gemstone:
Emerald
Special Activities:
An Ideal time to reaffirm your vows to the Lord and Lady or your dedication to following the old traditions.
( Warning: Do not attempt Ritual's and such unless you put your whole heart and soul into them, if performed incorrectly .... the results can be .... lets just say something you don't want... If you have heard the term, coming back 3 times fold, this term is true, ive seen it happen )
Litha Ritual
Summer Solstice, June 21st
Tools:
In addition to your usual m'jyk-l tools, you will need:
A Golden Yellow Alter Cloth
Small Cloth Pouch of Summertime Herbs
Cauldron
1cup Fresh Spring Water
Red Sun God Candle
Green Earth Goddess Candle
Summer Blend Incense (Jasmine, Rose, Lotus, Wysteria, or combination).
Preparation:
Sweep area moving in deosil manor. Set up Quarter Candles and any accessories symbolizing the Elements of the Quarters. Decorate the alter with seasonal flowers, especially Sunflowers. Prepare your Pouch of Summertime Herbs, and as you make it, pour your troubles, pains, sorrows, illness, and regrets into it. Place the Cauldron in the center of your alter, the Red Sun candle to the right of it , the Green Goddess Candle to the left of it. Place the cup of Fresh Spring Water in front of the Goddess Candle. Take a shower or bath for purification. Sit quietly and meditate for a while, then ground and center. When ready, play some peaceful music for the ritual.
Cast the circle.......Pick up your Wand, and with arms upraised, face South and say:
"I celebrate the Mid-of-Summer, held in honor of the Blazing Sun God. All of Nature vibrates with the fertileness of the Goddess and of the God.
The Earth basks in the light and life of the Sun.
The ever turning Wheel of the Year has made the light ever stronger And the light has kept growing longer, until today...
The middle of the time of light, Litha, MidSummer's Day, Summer Solstice.
From here, the light begins to fade, again, until once more the Wheel turns to the time of darkness, Yule, Winter Solstice.
Yet, for today, the Sun is high, the light is bright, the Earth is warm. As the Sun God blazes above, may the fires of my rite flame below."
Face the alter, put down your wand, and light the Green Goddess Candle to the left of your cauldron, saying:
"Oh, Mother of Nature, She that brings the meadow to bloom, Green Forest Mother, from lakes and streams your children spring forth.
Blessed Lady of the stars and the Moon, Fruitful Womb of which I honor, and ask of Thee, Thy Blessings."
Light the Red Sun God Candle to the right of your cauldron, saying:
"Oh, Father of all things, He that plants the seed and nurtures Life.
God of Fertility and Fruitfulness, from hill and forest your children emerge.
Blessed Lord of the blazing Sun, potent Consort of which I honor, and of Thee, Thy Blessings."
Take the Herb Pouch and hold above your head, saying:
"By thy power, oh sacred herbs, may the Lord of the Sun Burn away the hurtful, the troublesome, and the painful, Leaving me purified through His warmth and Light."
Hold the pouch over your main Alter Candle to take flame. While it is burning, drop it in the cauldron, saying:
"Great Goddess and Great God, from Thee all powers flow forth.
The Two that are One, Great Spirit of All-That-Is,
By Thy powers, and the powers of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth,
By Thy powers, and the powers of the Sun, Moon, and Stars,
I banish these negatives from my life."
Visualize the negatives burning away to nothingness. When all that is left is ashes, douse the ashes with the cup of Fresh Spring Water, feel as if the water were being poured over you and your negatives washed away. Air dry by dancing and running your hands up and down your arms, body, and legs. Don't forget your head... lay it back and shake running your fingers through your hair. When done, face alter, wave hand over the cauldron and say:
"As the Phoenix rises from the ashes, so let this water be pure and new.
Mother Goddess, bless this water so that it may bless and renew me.
Father God, may your rays of the MidSummer Sun bless and nourish me.
Two that are One, may your blessings sustain me as I journey, anew."
Pass your cupped hands over the cauldron, pausing briefly each time to ' pour ' in wishes for health, prosperity, and good fortune to be part of your life. Dip the forefinger of your right hand into the cauldron water, and trace a pentagram on your forehead, saying:
Let my mind be open to the truth."
Anoint your lips saying:
"Let my lips always speak the truth."
Anoint your heart area, saying:
Let my heart seek the ways of the Goddess, now and always."
Anoint the centers of your palms, saying:
"Let my hands be gifted to work in m'jyk-l ways."
Anoint the soles of your feet, saying:
"Let my feet ever walk upon the sacred paths!"
Now is the time for meditation and any spellworkings. MidSummer spellworkings include: prosperity, fertility, and plentiful harvests. Finish by having the Cakes and Ale Ceremony and releasing the circle. Clean up. The Ritual is done.
MidSummer Cookies
3/4c softened butter, 2c brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1T lemon juice, 2T grated lemon rind, 2c sifted flour, 1c finely chopped pecans.
Cream butter in a large non-metallic mixing bowl. Gradually add the brown sugar, mixing well.
Add eggs, lemon juice, and rind, then mix well until mixture is well blended.
Cover the bowl with a white or yellow towel or cloth napkin, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, shape dough into 1" balls and place approx 3" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for abut 20 minutes. Cool on racks. Yields 36ct.
Also known as: Alban Heruin (Druidic)
Although the name Litha is not well attested, it may come from Saxon tradition -- the opposite of Yule. On this longest day of the year, light and life are abundant. At mid-summer, the Sun God has reached the moment of his greatest strength. Seated on his greenwood throne, he is also lord of the forests, and his face is seen in church architecture peering from countless foliate masks.
The Christian religion converted this day of Jack-in-the-Green to the Feast of St. John the Baptist, often portraying him in rustic attire, sometimes with horns and cloven feet (like the Greek Demi-God Pan)
Midsummer Night's Eve is also special for adherents of the Faerie faith. The alternative fixed calendar date of June 25 (Old Litha) is sometimes employed by Covens. The name Beltane is sometimes incorrectly assigned to this holiday by some modern traditions of Wicca, even though Beltane is the Gaelic word for May.
Traditional Foods:
Garden fresh fruits and vegetables are made into a variety of dishes and eaten by Pagan's who choose to celebrate this day.
Herbs and Flowers:
Mugwort, Vervain, Chamomile, Rose, Honeysuckle, Lily, Oak, Lavender, Ivy, Yarrow, Fern, Elder, Wild Thyme, Daisy, Carnation.
Incense:
Lemon, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Wisteria.
Woods Burned:
Oak
Sacred Gemstone:
Emerald
Special Activities:
An Ideal time to reaffirm your vows to the Lord and Lady or your dedication to following the old traditions.
( Warning: Do not attempt Ritual's and such unless you put your whole heart and soul into them, if performed incorrectly .... the results can be .... lets just say something you don't want... If you have heard the term, coming back 3 times fold, this term is true, ive seen it happen )
Litha Ritual
Summer Solstice, June 21st
Tools:
In addition to your usual m'jyk-l tools, you will need:
A Golden Yellow Alter Cloth
Small Cloth Pouch of Summertime Herbs
Cauldron
1cup Fresh Spring Water
Red Sun God Candle
Green Earth Goddess Candle
Summer Blend Incense (Jasmine, Rose, Lotus, Wysteria, or combination).
Preparation:
Sweep area moving in deosil manor. Set up Quarter Candles and any accessories symbolizing the Elements of the Quarters. Decorate the alter with seasonal flowers, especially Sunflowers. Prepare your Pouch of Summertime Herbs, and as you make it, pour your troubles, pains, sorrows, illness, and regrets into it. Place the Cauldron in the center of your alter, the Red Sun candle to the right of it , the Green Goddess Candle to the left of it. Place the cup of Fresh Spring Water in front of the Goddess Candle. Take a shower or bath for purification. Sit quietly and meditate for a while, then ground and center. When ready, play some peaceful music for the ritual.
Cast the circle.......Pick up your Wand, and with arms upraised, face South and say:
"I celebrate the Mid-of-Summer, held in honor of the Blazing Sun God. All of Nature vibrates with the fertileness of the Goddess and of the God.
The Earth basks in the light and life of the Sun.
The ever turning Wheel of the Year has made the light ever stronger And the light has kept growing longer, until today...
The middle of the time of light, Litha, MidSummer's Day, Summer Solstice.
From here, the light begins to fade, again, until once more the Wheel turns to the time of darkness, Yule, Winter Solstice.
Yet, for today, the Sun is high, the light is bright, the Earth is warm. As the Sun God blazes above, may the fires of my rite flame below."
Face the alter, put down your wand, and light the Green Goddess Candle to the left of your cauldron, saying:
"Oh, Mother of Nature, She that brings the meadow to bloom, Green Forest Mother, from lakes and streams your children spring forth.
Blessed Lady of the stars and the Moon, Fruitful Womb of which I honor, and ask of Thee, Thy Blessings."
Light the Red Sun God Candle to the right of your cauldron, saying:
"Oh, Father of all things, He that plants the seed and nurtures Life.
God of Fertility and Fruitfulness, from hill and forest your children emerge.
Blessed Lord of the blazing Sun, potent Consort of which I honor, and of Thee, Thy Blessings."
Take the Herb Pouch and hold above your head, saying:
"By thy power, oh sacred herbs, may the Lord of the Sun Burn away the hurtful, the troublesome, and the painful, Leaving me purified through His warmth and Light."
Hold the pouch over your main Alter Candle to take flame. While it is burning, drop it in the cauldron, saying:
"Great Goddess and Great God, from Thee all powers flow forth.
The Two that are One, Great Spirit of All-That-Is,
By Thy powers, and the powers of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth,
By Thy powers, and the powers of the Sun, Moon, and Stars,
I banish these negatives from my life."
Visualize the negatives burning away to nothingness. When all that is left is ashes, douse the ashes with the cup of Fresh Spring Water, feel as if the water were being poured over you and your negatives washed away. Air dry by dancing and running your hands up and down your arms, body, and legs. Don't forget your head... lay it back and shake running your fingers through your hair. When done, face alter, wave hand over the cauldron and say:
"As the Phoenix rises from the ashes, so let this water be pure and new.
Mother Goddess, bless this water so that it may bless and renew me.
Father God, may your rays of the MidSummer Sun bless and nourish me.
Two that are One, may your blessings sustain me as I journey, anew."
Pass your cupped hands over the cauldron, pausing briefly each time to ' pour ' in wishes for health, prosperity, and good fortune to be part of your life. Dip the forefinger of your right hand into the cauldron water, and trace a pentagram on your forehead, saying:
Let my mind be open to the truth."
Anoint your lips saying:
"Let my lips always speak the truth."
Anoint your heart area, saying:
Let my heart seek the ways of the Goddess, now and always."
Anoint the centers of your palms, saying:
"Let my hands be gifted to work in m'jyk-l ways."
Anoint the soles of your feet, saying:
"Let my feet ever walk upon the sacred paths!"
Now is the time for meditation and any spellworkings. MidSummer spellworkings include: prosperity, fertility, and plentiful harvests. Finish by having the Cakes and Ale Ceremony and releasing the circle. Clean up. The Ritual is done.
MidSummer Cookies
3/4c softened butter, 2c brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1T lemon juice, 2T grated lemon rind, 2c sifted flour, 1c finely chopped pecans.
Cream butter in a large non-metallic mixing bowl. Gradually add the brown sugar, mixing well.
Add eggs, lemon juice, and rind, then mix well until mixture is well blended.
Cover the bowl with a white or yellow towel or cloth napkin, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, shape dough into 1" balls and place approx 3" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for abut 20 minutes. Cool on racks. Yields 36ct.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Mistress Noire
Well I started Playing City of Heroes again... and City of Villians.. which i bought just yesterday..... Turns out i have over 15 free costume changes and well I thought I get Mistress Noire my Hero in there and test a few things out... I roleplay her on Myspace as a half demon and half vampire so i though I get her costumes made for such a occasion! CHECK EM OUT!
Noire In Her Vampire Form!
Noire In Her Demon Form!
Also here is her bio on myspace!
Name ~ Noire a.k.a Mistress Noire
Gender ~ Female
Age ~ 24
Siblings ~ Unknown @ This Time
Hair ~ Red
Eyes ~ When Noire is feeling normal her eyes are a dark Blue they change various shades of red and other colors when her mood changes!
Bio-Notes:
Born and raised in Japan over the ages, I grew to know what life was really like. I had my mother, my father, my Guardian Kuja, and my people. I was known as the Princess and soon to be queen, and as I grew up, my father and mother decided to introduce me to a friend of theirs and his daughter. My eyes lit up when I saw her, her eyes, hair, and smile... she was so beautiful.. her name was Shizu.... we starting playing together everyday, we would go to the park, sit in our backyard and have tea parties and picnic's, dress up, take baths and showers together... we did everything together. One night under the stars we made a promise to one another that we would always be together no matter what, and her father overheard us and told my parents. They then put a piece of paper in their safe for Shizu, and I when we got old enough, they planned the wedding and estates and everything, i didn't know of this until later on, but anyways... One day my Guardian, Kuja, (the man that watched over Shizu and I), told my parents he needed to leave for a short vacation; that his family needed him back home. They told him it was fine, that he was welcome to go spend time with his family, and thus, he left. About a couple weeks later, I woke up in the middle of the night to the screaming of my mother, (I was only 9 or 10 years old at this time). I then ran down the hallway of my parent’s castle to their bedroom. I tossed the door open and saw a tall man, who looked like a giant to me. He wore a pair of tight, leather pants and a black tanktop with greasy, jet black hair. I then saw the lady with deep, red hair that looked like dry blood, and her eyes were black as the night sky. She was standing over my parent’s bed; my father lay dead on his pillow with 2 bite marks on his neck.. I screamed at the man:
" What did you do to my daddy!! "
The man and woman turned towards me and lunged. My mother screamed to them to leave me ALONE! The woman turned around and jumped over onto my mommy and stabbed her with her jagged dagger. I cried out for my parents and jumped on the tall man that stood before me. I started to bite him on the arm, and began to tear into him as if she were a stray dog. His blood filled my mouth, it tasted sweet... it had a horrible after taste though. I then continued to tear into him. I then screamed into his face, drinking some of his blood as I started to chew; it felt great, I felt more powerful, More energized... More.... like hell has taken over my body. I turned and then jumped on the woman and stabbed her with the letter opener on my mother’s nightstand, over and over and over again. I was too late though, my parents ... were now DEAD! The woman, DEAD... the tall man.. ALIVE... I tied him up to my parent’s bed and made him watch and look to see around him what he had done... I ran off to Shizu's house, I knocked on her window... I was covered in blood... as tears ran down my face.. I didn't want to do this, but I had no choice... I didn't want to harm her or for her to see what I have now become... I was afraid she wouldn't love me anymore... I seen her shadow coming to the window, I got scared and worried. I ran up to her and put my finger over her lips silencing her, I leaned in close and kissed her deeply with passion. I loved her so much.... I didn't know what else to do, what to say. I was lost and confused.... I then ran off into the moonlight as I kept thinking to myself, “I’m so sorry, Shizu, I’m so sorry. I didn't want it to be like this, I didn't want to hurt you this way... I kept running and crying all the way home.
I then went back to my castle and grabbed the man, and for only being about 9 or 10 at this time, my strength was unbelievable. I tossed him into our dungeon. He was bleeding to death and, he pleaded for me to get him his doctor; that he wanted to service me for killing my parents that he was sorry. I didn't believe him though, but I found his doctor anyways.... while his doctor tended his wounds, I went and buried my parents. The doctor’s care for him kept him alive for the next few years. I kept the vampire trapped in a cell for years and years to come, but I hid in my castle for 10 years after my parents died, and didn't bother to tell the people what happened. I let the doctor stay in the guest’s room; it was right next to my room, but the vampire remained in my dungeon. I watched out my window, looking at Shizu's house; it was torture. I wanted to grab her, to hug her, to kiss her, and tell her how much I loved her and how sorry I was, but I couldn't. She wouldn't except me, at least that’s what I thought. Finally, one day, I woke up and went down to feed on the vampire that killed my parents, but, he was DEAD! Turns out the doctor said he had internal bleeding that couldn't be stopped. I shrugged, Serves him right! He killed my parents... I guess the doctor didn't like that remark, but I told him that he could stay with me until his dying day and this man had to be over 100 years old by now. The doctor was happy with the idea, but he died about a month later.
I then started to read though the doctor’s paperwork and files that were left behind, and it turns out that he had knocked me up one night and stole and stored my eggs in a fertility clinic, making a child or 2 or more, but I was uncertain how many this mad man had created. I was in shock, and to top it off, I was also half demon, half vampire; he had injected me with the blood of a immortal demon and vampire!!! I already had vampire blood in me, (I knew that from biting the mad man that killed my parents), but this is whom I am now. I will go to live on forever…I cannot die... I am now immortal. I was in shock. I then fell to the floor, cutting myself and trying every which way to kill myself. I felt as if I failed my parents. I then gasped as I watched the wounds heal. I also failed my Guardian, Kuja. One night, my parents then came to me as their spirits, and told me not to be afraid, and that it was alright, that they where not mad at me and they wanted me to find happiness...
I then left this part of Japan. My people saw me leave the castle. They all looked at me in shock. I tried to explain what had happened, but none of them believed me; they all threw sticks and stones at me and chased me out of town, but I tried to visit every so often to make sure my parent’s home was still intact. I then roamed around, trying to find a place to call home because I didn’t feel at home in my parent’s castle anymore; my people hated me, and blamed me for everything that happened. I finally came across a small town, and for some reason, it felt like home. I went to the local bar and had a few drinks. I then met a girl named Bianca, and she showed me what love was and what it is suppose to be like. She was my second love, and I could never forget the look on my Shizu's face when I showed up at her window that night. I wanted to find her again, but could she accept me for whom I was? I shook those feelings away, and concentrated on Bianca only, and one day, as I was sitting at Bianca's house waiting for her to get back from work, I received a letter, asking me to come back home and take my place as queen. I didn't want to do this because I wanted to be with Bianca... but when Bianca didn't return for a week I got worried. I tried calling her.. no answer. I left messages, and I got no call back. I then thought to myself that she didn’t want to be with me anymore. Things changed, and this gave me the courage to go home and take my place as queen. I was so sad though; I loved Bianca with all my heart. I was ready to give up on love and on life and just going to be a miserable queen, in my home city, where I belonged, or, so I thought anyways.....
I entered my city and my people showered me with gifts and clothes and everything I could imagine. They told me how sorry they were, and one lady and her husband showed me the proof that was found in the castle. It turns out that they went to investigate because they had believed that I was innocent. I then went to the local tavern and sat down and had a couple drinks. A lady with bluish hair with purple highlights caught my eye. She was a lovely lady. I went over and smiled and bought her a drink, and we started to smile, laugh and had a wonderful time. She asked me my name, and I told her.... Noire.... Her eyes then filled with tears, and as I watched them roll down her cheeks, she then told me who she was, and it was SHIZU! MY LONG LOST LOVE, MY BEST FRIEND, MY EVERYTHING!!!! We kissed and felt the sparks fly just like old times as tears ran down my cheeks. She then invited me back to her place to continue to have drinks and talk and catch up. Of course I agreed!!! It was like old times again, it felt like nothing had changed!! That we hadn't been apart for as long as we had been! I missed her so much! After having a few more drinks, she fell asleep. I then promised to protect her and watch over her no matter what. I hadn't told her yet about my part demon part vampire, and I hadn't told her about me being immortal, but I wondered if she would/could accept me for who I now became. I then fell asleep in the chair next to her bed.
I woke up the next morning and made breakfast. I made a picnic basket full of goodies for us to go on a picnic like old times. I watched her come downstairs and I also watched her eat. I smiled and gave her all her favorite foods like old times, crapes with strawberries, chocolate chip pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs, maple smoked sausage, bacon, Orange Juice, and so much more. She ate all of it, but that was just the beginning of our day. As I watched her eat, it reminded me of old times, when my mother used to make us breakfast. I then told her about the picnic I had planned and she was excited!
We then left to go on the picnic, and we got to our spot, the rose garden where we played growing up; We had our tea parties here. After getting things set up, we started to talk about old times, but just then, we heard a sound in the distance. I then reminded Shizu; I would always protect her no matter what. I then got up and moved her behind me, trying to protect her at all costs. Just then. I turned and she was gone. I panicked....I crawlled around looking for anything. I heard foot steps above, and I screamed out, " YOU LEAVE MY MISTRESS ALONE OR I WILL KILL YOU! " I then noticed a body that I believed to be Shizu's on the ground wrapped in chains. I saw a couple of men ahead. I panicked more. I then gently lifted up the body that I believed to be her, but suddenly, one of the men sets off a smoke bomb. A large black cloud of smoke surrounds me. I then started to hear growls and hissing coming from inside the smoke. I then tried to communicate to Shizu telepathically, but there was no luck in that. I still hadn't told her what had happened to me; how I am now immortal. I panicked; I had to find her. A man then appeared and was talking about making me his sex slave and make me forget Shizu, but I wasn't going to let this happen AGAIN! We were together now, like we were meant to be, and I wanted her back. I’d even kill to get her back! Just then, when the man went to stab me, Shizu showed up right in front and took the damage. Tears then filled my eyes; I wasn't going to loose her AGAIN! I turned into my demon form and flew back to my castle. There I started a blood transfusion... my blood into her body. I hoped she wouldn't be mad. When she came to, I explained everything. She wasn't happy at first, but she came to accept it. She was happy as was I. Now, we can be together forever like us and our parents wanted....
Noire In Her Vampire Form!
Noire In Her Demon Form!
Also here is her bio on myspace!
Name ~ Noire a.k.a Mistress Noire
Gender ~ Female
Age ~ 24
Siblings ~ Unknown @ This Time
Hair ~ Red
Eyes ~ When Noire is feeling normal her eyes are a dark Blue they change various shades of red and other colors when her mood changes!
Bio-Notes:
Born and raised in Japan over the ages, I grew to know what life was really like. I had my mother, my father, my Guardian Kuja, and my people. I was known as the Princess and soon to be queen, and as I grew up, my father and mother decided to introduce me to a friend of theirs and his daughter. My eyes lit up when I saw her, her eyes, hair, and smile... she was so beautiful.. her name was Shizu.... we starting playing together everyday, we would go to the park, sit in our backyard and have tea parties and picnic's, dress up, take baths and showers together... we did everything together. One night under the stars we made a promise to one another that we would always be together no matter what, and her father overheard us and told my parents. They then put a piece of paper in their safe for Shizu, and I when we got old enough, they planned the wedding and estates and everything, i didn't know of this until later on, but anyways... One day my Guardian, Kuja, (the man that watched over Shizu and I), told my parents he needed to leave for a short vacation; that his family needed him back home. They told him it was fine, that he was welcome to go spend time with his family, and thus, he left. About a couple weeks later, I woke up in the middle of the night to the screaming of my mother, (I was only 9 or 10 years old at this time). I then ran down the hallway of my parent’s castle to their bedroom. I tossed the door open and saw a tall man, who looked like a giant to me. He wore a pair of tight, leather pants and a black tanktop with greasy, jet black hair. I then saw the lady with deep, red hair that looked like dry blood, and her eyes were black as the night sky. She was standing over my parent’s bed; my father lay dead on his pillow with 2 bite marks on his neck.. I screamed at the man:
" What did you do to my daddy!! "
The man and woman turned towards me and lunged. My mother screamed to them to leave me ALONE! The woman turned around and jumped over onto my mommy and stabbed her with her jagged dagger. I cried out for my parents and jumped on the tall man that stood before me. I started to bite him on the arm, and began to tear into him as if she were a stray dog. His blood filled my mouth, it tasted sweet... it had a horrible after taste though. I then continued to tear into him. I then screamed into his face, drinking some of his blood as I started to chew; it felt great, I felt more powerful, More energized... More.... like hell has taken over my body. I turned and then jumped on the woman and stabbed her with the letter opener on my mother’s nightstand, over and over and over again. I was too late though, my parents ... were now DEAD! The woman, DEAD... the tall man.. ALIVE... I tied him up to my parent’s bed and made him watch and look to see around him what he had done... I ran off to Shizu's house, I knocked on her window... I was covered in blood... as tears ran down my face.. I didn't want to do this, but I had no choice... I didn't want to harm her or for her to see what I have now become... I was afraid she wouldn't love me anymore... I seen her shadow coming to the window, I got scared and worried. I ran up to her and put my finger over her lips silencing her, I leaned in close and kissed her deeply with passion. I loved her so much.... I didn't know what else to do, what to say. I was lost and confused.... I then ran off into the moonlight as I kept thinking to myself, “I’m so sorry, Shizu, I’m so sorry. I didn't want it to be like this, I didn't want to hurt you this way... I kept running and crying all the way home.
I then went back to my castle and grabbed the man, and for only being about 9 or 10 at this time, my strength was unbelievable. I tossed him into our dungeon. He was bleeding to death and, he pleaded for me to get him his doctor; that he wanted to service me for killing my parents that he was sorry. I didn't believe him though, but I found his doctor anyways.... while his doctor tended his wounds, I went and buried my parents. The doctor’s care for him kept him alive for the next few years. I kept the vampire trapped in a cell for years and years to come, but I hid in my castle for 10 years after my parents died, and didn't bother to tell the people what happened. I let the doctor stay in the guest’s room; it was right next to my room, but the vampire remained in my dungeon. I watched out my window, looking at Shizu's house; it was torture. I wanted to grab her, to hug her, to kiss her, and tell her how much I loved her and how sorry I was, but I couldn't. She wouldn't except me, at least that’s what I thought. Finally, one day, I woke up and went down to feed on the vampire that killed my parents, but, he was DEAD! Turns out the doctor said he had internal bleeding that couldn't be stopped. I shrugged, Serves him right! He killed my parents... I guess the doctor didn't like that remark, but I told him that he could stay with me until his dying day and this man had to be over 100 years old by now. The doctor was happy with the idea, but he died about a month later.
I then started to read though the doctor’s paperwork and files that were left behind, and it turns out that he had knocked me up one night and stole and stored my eggs in a fertility clinic, making a child or 2 or more, but I was uncertain how many this mad man had created. I was in shock, and to top it off, I was also half demon, half vampire; he had injected me with the blood of a immortal demon and vampire!!! I already had vampire blood in me, (I knew that from biting the mad man that killed my parents), but this is whom I am now. I will go to live on forever…I cannot die... I am now immortal. I was in shock. I then fell to the floor, cutting myself and trying every which way to kill myself. I felt as if I failed my parents. I then gasped as I watched the wounds heal. I also failed my Guardian, Kuja. One night, my parents then came to me as their spirits, and told me not to be afraid, and that it was alright, that they where not mad at me and they wanted me to find happiness...
I then left this part of Japan. My people saw me leave the castle. They all looked at me in shock. I tried to explain what had happened, but none of them believed me; they all threw sticks and stones at me and chased me out of town, but I tried to visit every so often to make sure my parent’s home was still intact. I then roamed around, trying to find a place to call home because I didn’t feel at home in my parent’s castle anymore; my people hated me, and blamed me for everything that happened. I finally came across a small town, and for some reason, it felt like home. I went to the local bar and had a few drinks. I then met a girl named Bianca, and she showed me what love was and what it is suppose to be like. She was my second love, and I could never forget the look on my Shizu's face when I showed up at her window that night. I wanted to find her again, but could she accept me for whom I was? I shook those feelings away, and concentrated on Bianca only, and one day, as I was sitting at Bianca's house waiting for her to get back from work, I received a letter, asking me to come back home and take my place as queen. I didn't want to do this because I wanted to be with Bianca... but when Bianca didn't return for a week I got worried. I tried calling her.. no answer. I left messages, and I got no call back. I then thought to myself that she didn’t want to be with me anymore. Things changed, and this gave me the courage to go home and take my place as queen. I was so sad though; I loved Bianca with all my heart. I was ready to give up on love and on life and just going to be a miserable queen, in my home city, where I belonged, or, so I thought anyways.....
I entered my city and my people showered me with gifts and clothes and everything I could imagine. They told me how sorry they were, and one lady and her husband showed me the proof that was found in the castle. It turns out that they went to investigate because they had believed that I was innocent. I then went to the local tavern and sat down and had a couple drinks. A lady with bluish hair with purple highlights caught my eye. She was a lovely lady. I went over and smiled and bought her a drink, and we started to smile, laugh and had a wonderful time. She asked me my name, and I told her.... Noire.... Her eyes then filled with tears, and as I watched them roll down her cheeks, she then told me who she was, and it was SHIZU! MY LONG LOST LOVE, MY BEST FRIEND, MY EVERYTHING!!!! We kissed and felt the sparks fly just like old times as tears ran down my cheeks. She then invited me back to her place to continue to have drinks and talk and catch up. Of course I agreed!!! It was like old times again, it felt like nothing had changed!! That we hadn't been apart for as long as we had been! I missed her so much! After having a few more drinks, she fell asleep. I then promised to protect her and watch over her no matter what. I hadn't told her yet about my part demon part vampire, and I hadn't told her about me being immortal, but I wondered if she would/could accept me for who I now became. I then fell asleep in the chair next to her bed.
I woke up the next morning and made breakfast. I made a picnic basket full of goodies for us to go on a picnic like old times. I watched her come downstairs and I also watched her eat. I smiled and gave her all her favorite foods like old times, crapes with strawberries, chocolate chip pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs, maple smoked sausage, bacon, Orange Juice, and so much more. She ate all of it, but that was just the beginning of our day. As I watched her eat, it reminded me of old times, when my mother used to make us breakfast. I then told her about the picnic I had planned and she was excited!
We then left to go on the picnic, and we got to our spot, the rose garden where we played growing up; We had our tea parties here. After getting things set up, we started to talk about old times, but just then, we heard a sound in the distance. I then reminded Shizu; I would always protect her no matter what. I then got up and moved her behind me, trying to protect her at all costs. Just then. I turned and she was gone. I panicked....I crawlled around looking for anything. I heard foot steps above, and I screamed out, " YOU LEAVE MY MISTRESS ALONE OR I WILL KILL YOU! " I then noticed a body that I believed to be Shizu's on the ground wrapped in chains. I saw a couple of men ahead. I panicked more. I then gently lifted up the body that I believed to be her, but suddenly, one of the men sets off a smoke bomb. A large black cloud of smoke surrounds me. I then started to hear growls and hissing coming from inside the smoke. I then tried to communicate to Shizu telepathically, but there was no luck in that. I still hadn't told her what had happened to me; how I am now immortal. I panicked; I had to find her. A man then appeared and was talking about making me his sex slave and make me forget Shizu, but I wasn't going to let this happen AGAIN! We were together now, like we were meant to be, and I wanted her back. I’d even kill to get her back! Just then, when the man went to stab me, Shizu showed up right in front and took the damage. Tears then filled my eyes; I wasn't going to loose her AGAIN! I turned into my demon form and flew back to my castle. There I started a blood transfusion... my blood into her body. I hoped she wouldn't be mad. When she came to, I explained everything. She wasn't happy at first, but she came to accept it. She was happy as was I. Now, we can be together forever like us and our parents wanted....
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Recent research shows that there are 7 kinds of sex:
The 1st kind of sex is called:
Smurf Sex.
This kind of sex happens when you first meet someone and you both have sex until you are blue in the face.
The 2nd kind of sex is called:
Kitchen Sex.
This is when you have been with your partner for a short time and you are so horny you will
have sex anywhere, even in the kitchen.
The 3rd kind of sex is called:
Bedroom Sex.
This is when you have been with your partner for a long time. Your sex has gotten routine and you usually have sex only in your bedroom.
The 4th kind of sex is called:
Hallway Sex.
This is when you have been with your partner for too long. When you pass each other in the
hallway you both say "screw you."
The 5th kind of sex is called:
Religious Sex.
Which means you get Nun in the morning, Nun in the afternoon and Nun at night.
The 6th kind is called:
Courtroom Sex.
This is when you cannot stand your wife any more. She takes you to court and screws you in front of everyone.
And last, but not least, the 7th kind of sex is called:
Social Security Sex.
You get a little each month but not enough to live on.
Smurf Sex.
This kind of sex happens when you first meet someone and you both have sex until you are blue in the face.
The 2nd kind of sex is called:
Kitchen Sex.
This is when you have been with your partner for a short time and you are so horny you will
have sex anywhere, even in the kitchen.
The 3rd kind of sex is called:
Bedroom Sex.
This is when you have been with your partner for a long time. Your sex has gotten routine and you usually have sex only in your bedroom.
The 4th kind of sex is called:
Hallway Sex.
This is when you have been with your partner for too long. When you pass each other in the
hallway you both say "screw you."
The 5th kind of sex is called:
Religious Sex.
Which means you get Nun in the morning, Nun in the afternoon and Nun at night.
The 6th kind is called:
Courtroom Sex.
This is when you cannot stand your wife any more. She takes you to court and screws you in front of everyone.
And last, but not least, the 7th kind of sex is called:
Social Security Sex.
You get a little each month but not enough to live on.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
My Result!
Who Are You Within Your Soul? (5 detailed answers + awesome pics)
Within your soul, you are a pacifist. You hate violence and love to love everyone and everything. To you the world is messed up with criminals and other disasterous things, so you wish to make it better. You know that pain happens but do not wish to inflict it onto others.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Spirits ......
What Spirit Is Following You? (5 detailed answers + anime pics)
The spirit that follows you is the Angel. Bright and optimistic, the Angel flock to you, drawn by your happiness. They watch over you in hopes of keeping this happiness alive, but sometimes may get in the way. You should be honored to be in the presence of the Angel.
Color: White
Element: Light
Gemstone: Moonstone
Emotions: Happy and Friendly
Take this quiz!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
-- Beltane --
(Sry was on vacation, im posting it now)
April 30th -- Beltane
Also known as Roodmas or May Day
Beltane has long been celebrated with feasts and rituals. Beltane means fire of Bel; Belinos being one name for the Sun God, whose coronation feast we now celebrate. As summer begins, weather becomes warmer, and the plant world blossoms, an exuberant mood prevails. In old Celtic traditions it was a time of unabashed sexuality and promiscuity where marriages of a year and a day could be undertaken but it is rarely observed in that manner in modern times.
In the old Celtic times, young people would spend the entire night in the woods "A-Maying," and then dance around the phallic Maypole the next morning. Older married couples were allowed to remove their wedding rings (and the restrictions they imply) for this one night. May morning is a magickal time for wild water (dew, flowing streams, and springs) which is collected and used to bathe in for beauty, or to drink for health.
The Christian religion had only a poor substitute for the life-affirming Maypole -- namely, the death-affirming cross. Hence, in the Christian calendar, this was celebrated as 'Roodmas'. In Germany, it was the feast of Saint Walpurga, or 'Walpurgisnacht'. An alternative date around May 5 (Old Beltane), when the sun reaches 15 degrees Taurus, is sometimes employed by Covens. (Both 'Lady Day' and 'Ostara' are names incorrectly assigned to this holiday by some modern traditions of Wicca.)
Think of the May pole as a focal point of the old English village rituals. Many people would rise at the first light of dawn to go outdoors and gather flowers and branches to decorate their homes. Women traditionally would braid flowers into their hair. Men and women alike would decorate their bodies. Beltane marks the return of vitality, of passion. Ancient Pagan traditions say that Beltane marks the emergence of the young God into manhood. Stirred by the energies at work in nature, he desires the Goddess. They fall in love, lie among the grasses and blossoms, and unite. The Goddess becomes pregnant of the God. To celebrate, a wedding feast, for the God and Goddess must be prepared. Let Them guide you! Breads and cereals are popular. Try oatmeal cakes or cookies sweetened with a dab of honey. Dairy foods are again appropriate...just make a lovely wedding feast and you are sure to enjoy yourself! An early morning walk through a local park or forest could be fun for everyone. Gather up some plants or flowers to display in your home. Mom and daughter could braid their hair, and weave in a few tender blossoms.
Blessed Be!
April 30th -- Beltane
Also known as Roodmas or May Day
Beltane has long been celebrated with feasts and rituals. Beltane means fire of Bel; Belinos being one name for the Sun God, whose coronation feast we now celebrate. As summer begins, weather becomes warmer, and the plant world blossoms, an exuberant mood prevails. In old Celtic traditions it was a time of unabashed sexuality and promiscuity where marriages of a year and a day could be undertaken but it is rarely observed in that manner in modern times.
In the old Celtic times, young people would spend the entire night in the woods "A-Maying," and then dance around the phallic Maypole the next morning. Older married couples were allowed to remove their wedding rings (and the restrictions they imply) for this one night. May morning is a magickal time for wild water (dew, flowing streams, and springs) which is collected and used to bathe in for beauty, or to drink for health.
The Christian religion had only a poor substitute for the life-affirming Maypole -- namely, the death-affirming cross. Hence, in the Christian calendar, this was celebrated as 'Roodmas'. In Germany, it was the feast of Saint Walpurga, or 'Walpurgisnacht'. An alternative date around May 5 (Old Beltane), when the sun reaches 15 degrees Taurus, is sometimes employed by Covens. (Both 'Lady Day' and 'Ostara' are names incorrectly assigned to this holiday by some modern traditions of Wicca.)
Think of the May pole as a focal point of the old English village rituals. Many people would rise at the first light of dawn to go outdoors and gather flowers and branches to decorate their homes. Women traditionally would braid flowers into their hair. Men and women alike would decorate their bodies. Beltane marks the return of vitality, of passion. Ancient Pagan traditions say that Beltane marks the emergence of the young God into manhood. Stirred by the energies at work in nature, he desires the Goddess. They fall in love, lie among the grasses and blossoms, and unite. The Goddess becomes pregnant of the God. To celebrate, a wedding feast, for the God and Goddess must be prepared. Let Them guide you! Breads and cereals are popular. Try oatmeal cakes or cookies sweetened with a dab of honey. Dairy foods are again appropriate...just make a lovely wedding feast and you are sure to enjoy yourself! An early morning walk through a local park or forest could be fun for everyone. Gather up some plants or flowers to display in your home. Mom and daughter could braid their hair, and weave in a few tender blossoms.
Blessed Be!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Forgot To Post A Holiday! SRY!
March 21 -- Ostara -- Spring or The Vernal Equinox
Also known as: Lady Day or Alban Eiler (Druidic)
As Spring reaches its midpoint, night and day stand in perfect balance, with light on the increase. The young Sun God now celebrates a hierogamy (sacred marriage) with the young Maiden Goddess, who conceives. In nine months, she will again become the Great Mother. It is a time of great fertility, new growth, and newborn animals.
The next full moon (a time of increased births) is called the Ostara and is sacred to Eostre the Saxon Lunar Goddess of fertility (from whence we get the word estrogen, whose two symbols were the egg and the rabbit.
The Christian religion adopted these emblems for Easter which is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. The theme of the conception of the Goddess was adapted as the Feast of the Annunciation, occurring on the alternative fixed calendar date of March 25 Old Lady Day, the earlier date of the equinox. Lady Day may also refer to other goddesses (such as Venus and Aphrodite), many of whom have festivals celebrated at this time.
Traditional Foods:
Leafy green vegetables, Dairy foods, Nuts such as Pumpkin, Sunflower and Pine. Flower Dishes and Sprouts.
Herbs and Flowers:
Daffodil, Jonquils, Woodruff, Violet, Gorse, Olive, Peony, Iris, Narcissus and all spring flowers.
Incense:
Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry, Floral of any type.
Sacred Gemstone:
Jasper
Special Activities:
Planting seeds or starting a Magickal Herb Garden. Taking a long walk in nature with no intent other than reflecting on the Magick of nature and our Great Mother and her bounty.
Also known as: Lady Day or Alban Eiler (Druidic)
As Spring reaches its midpoint, night and day stand in perfect balance, with light on the increase. The young Sun God now celebrates a hierogamy (sacred marriage) with the young Maiden Goddess, who conceives. In nine months, she will again become the Great Mother. It is a time of great fertility, new growth, and newborn animals.
The next full moon (a time of increased births) is called the Ostara and is sacred to Eostre the Saxon Lunar Goddess of fertility (from whence we get the word estrogen, whose two symbols were the egg and the rabbit.
The Christian religion adopted these emblems for Easter which is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. The theme of the conception of the Goddess was adapted as the Feast of the Annunciation, occurring on the alternative fixed calendar date of March 25 Old Lady Day, the earlier date of the equinox. Lady Day may also refer to other goddesses (such as Venus and Aphrodite), many of whom have festivals celebrated at this time.
Traditional Foods:
Leafy green vegetables, Dairy foods, Nuts such as Pumpkin, Sunflower and Pine. Flower Dishes and Sprouts.
Herbs and Flowers:
Daffodil, Jonquils, Woodruff, Violet, Gorse, Olive, Peony, Iris, Narcissus and all spring flowers.
Incense:
Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry, Floral of any type.
Sacred Gemstone:
Jasper
Special Activities:
Planting seeds or starting a Magickal Herb Garden. Taking a long walk in nature with no intent other than reflecting on the Magick of nature and our Great Mother and her bounty.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
You Know You Play Everquest II To Much When ....
Now Joel and I do this all the time......
~ Your sitting at a restraunt and the waitress/waiter brings the food and you find it really really good to the point where you know you HAVE to come back again you look at one another and say, " Now that was delectable! They had to of got Delectable on all there items before crafting this fine meal "
~ You see someone smack another persons car, " That was not pristine it had to be shaped "
~ You are watching a movie and it takes forever for the bad guys to come out from where they are hiding, " They lagged ! " .... takes longer for them to come out ... " Maybe they went LD ? "
~ Your watching a fight scence in a movie and they pull out there swords one breaks, " Guess that wasn't pristine either but I bet the other guys was! "
~ Ill be sewing a quilt or something and Joel says, " Is it going to be pristine imbued this time dear? "
~ When I am cooking in the kitchen Joel says, " Delectable eating tonight hun? "
~ When Joel is cooking something quick for himself in the kitchen I say, " Medium or Low Grade hun? =P " (But over all he is a good cook just when he is making himself a quick fix outta the freezer like TV dinner or what not)
~ You get a hole in your pants, " Crap where is the rawhide? "
~ You wake up in the morning and it takes a minute for you to focus, " Hang on brain lag need some refreshing coffee "
~ Your sitting at a restraunt and the waitress/waiter brings the food and you find it really really good to the point where you know you HAVE to come back again you look at one another and say, " Now that was delectable! They had to of got Delectable on all there items before crafting this fine meal "
~ You see someone smack another persons car, " That was not pristine it had to be shaped "
~ You are watching a movie and it takes forever for the bad guys to come out from where they are hiding, " They lagged ! " .... takes longer for them to come out ... " Maybe they went LD ? "
~ Your watching a fight scence in a movie and they pull out there swords one breaks, " Guess that wasn't pristine either but I bet the other guys was! "
~ Ill be sewing a quilt or something and Joel says, " Is it going to be pristine imbued this time dear? "
~ When I am cooking in the kitchen Joel says, " Delectable eating tonight hun? "
~ When Joel is cooking something quick for himself in the kitchen I say, " Medium or Low Grade hun? =P " (But over all he is a good cook just when he is making himself a quick fix outta the freezer like TV dinner or what not)
~ You get a hole in your pants, " Crap where is the rawhide? "
~ You wake up in the morning and it takes a minute for you to focus, " Hang on brain lag need some refreshing coffee "
Monday, April 03, 2006
Meow!
What's your romance style? (Detailed answers and breath taking anime pics!)
SEX KITTEN: You are a sex kitten. Can you say...HOTT!? Your basically the one the guys drool all over..And possibly have erotic dreams about o.O ? Your style is kick-butt, and Im sure a lot of other girls envy you. You like to speak your mind and thatis something that you should feel proud about!
Take this quiz!
Anime!
If You Were An Anime Character What Would You Look Like?(Girls Only)
You are a happy anime girl.You are carefree and are always happy even through the toughest times you manage to stay happy and you always think happy thoughts.You are very popular and are cared for a bunch.You are a good friend and you can cheer people up in an instant.You can fool around but be serious at times.Ok umm You are probably always hyper and jumping off of the walls.You also love everybody and everything^_^ bada bop bop bah i'm loving it.
Take this quiz!
..:::What type of girl are you??:::..
.::Angelic girl::.U are good hearted, u always think the best of people and some of them take it as stupidity (watch out from them) U help everytime ya can and the worst think that could happen 2 ya is to see somebody else suffering and cannot do annything abaut it. World need more people like ya.
Take this quiz!
What Kinda Love R U !?
What kind of love are you?
You are a loving person you like to date and you like to party!!! You are outgoing and very cool to be around!!! But can sometimes get a bad reputation with how much you party or date.
Take this quiz!
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Funny & Neat Vids!!
YOUR GOING TO HAVE TO PAUSE ALL OF THEM AND PLAY WHEN YOU ARE RDY TO WATCH THEY ALL START AT THE SAMETIME!
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MORE TO COME SOON!
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MORE TO COME SOON!
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
How Spoiled Kids Are These Days!
IF you are around 30 or older you could think this is hilarious!!!!
When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were when they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning uphill BOTH ways... yadda, yadda, yadda.
And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!
But now that...
I'm over the ripe old age of thirty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in Utopia!
And I hate to say it but you kids today you don't know how good you've got it!
I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have The Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalog!!
There was no email! We had to actually write somebody a letter... with a pen!
Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox and it would take like a week to get there!
There were no MP3's or Napsters! You wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the damn record store and shoplift it yourself! Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio and the DJ'd usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up.
We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called they got a busy signal, that's it!
And we didn't have fancy Caller ID Boxes either! When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your mom, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, a collections agent, you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!
We didn't have any fancy Sony Playstation video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like
"Space Invaders" and
"asteroids" and the graphics were awesome! Your guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination! And there were no multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen forever! And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! . Just like LIFE!
When you went to the movie theater there no such thing as stadium seating! All the seats were the same height! If a tall guy or some old broad with a hat sat in front of you and you couldn't see, you were just screwed!
Sure, we had cable television, but back then that was only like 15 channels and there was no on screen menu and no remote control!! You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on!
You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your butt and walk over to the TV to change the channel and there was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying!?! We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little brats.
And we didn't have microwaves, if we wanted to heat something up, we had to use the stove or go build a frigging fire....imagine that! If we wanted popcorn, we had to use that Stupid JiffyPop thing and shake it over the stove forever like an idiot.
That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too easy. You're spoiled. You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1980!
Regards,
-The 30 Something crowd!
*******AND GUESS WHAT!!!!!!???????*******
A MONTH UNTIL I GET SLAYER BACK AND VISIT EVERYONE BACK HOME IN CANADA!!! ( Like I said b4 we should get the time off we gave over a months notice.. we better or Ill be pissed and cry!)
When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were when they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning uphill BOTH ways... yadda, yadda, yadda.
And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!
But now that...
I'm over the ripe old age of thirty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in Utopia!
And I hate to say it but you kids today you don't know how good you've got it!
I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have The Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalog!!
There was no email! We had to actually write somebody a letter... with a pen!
Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox and it would take like a week to get there!
There were no MP3's or Napsters! You wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the damn record store and shoplift it yourself! Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio and the DJ'd usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up.
We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called they got a busy signal, that's it!
And we didn't have fancy Caller ID Boxes either! When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your mom, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, a collections agent, you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!
We didn't have any fancy Sony Playstation video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like
"Space Invaders" and
"asteroids" and the graphics were awesome! Your guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination! And there were no multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen forever! And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! . Just like LIFE!
When you went to the movie theater there no such thing as stadium seating! All the seats were the same height! If a tall guy or some old broad with a hat sat in front of you and you couldn't see, you were just screwed!
Sure, we had cable television, but back then that was only like 15 channels and there was no on screen menu and no remote control!! You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on!
You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your butt and walk over to the TV to change the channel and there was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying!?! We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little brats.
And we didn't have microwaves, if we wanted to heat something up, we had to use the stove or go build a frigging fire....imagine that! If we wanted popcorn, we had to use that Stupid JiffyPop thing and shake it over the stove forever like an idiot.
That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too easy. You're spoiled. You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1980!
Regards,
-The 30 Something crowd!
*******AND GUESS WHAT!!!!!!???????*******
A MONTH UNTIL I GET SLAYER BACK AND VISIT EVERYONE BACK HOME IN CANADA!!! ( Like I said b4 we should get the time off we gave over a months notice.. we better or Ill be pissed and cry!)
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Meet Zahan Z'Tar!
I thought I start introducing my Everquest II characters .. something like I did with my City Of Heroes ones!
Meet Zahan Z'Tar a Dark Elf and level 28 Warden, she was born and raised in Freepoint since she was a little girl. One day at the age of 17 she decided she didn't want to work and live under the Overlord and his Rules anymore so she betrayed her city with her good Friend Azatalla (Joel's Character) It was a long months long quest .. after beating up about 600 to 700 Gnolls! They finally settled in North Qeynos after the Queen allowed them to stay after proving there worth to the city by slaying all the gnolls.
She is also in a family sized guild called " Death and Pain " they have over 300 members now and they keep growing strong. They are a wonderful guild ^_^ !!
Zahan also can change shape ... here she is here enjoying the sunset on the docks. Isn't she adorable! (When she gets higher lvl she will beable to change into other shapes and forms too)
Well time to play a bit then head off to work... cya!
anc uoy eadr htis?
i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset c an be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcusea! e the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs forwrad it.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Lady Day or Alban Eiler
March 21 -- Ostara -- Spring or The Vernal Equinox
Also known as: Lady Day or Alban Eiler (Druidic)
As Spring reaches its midpoint, night and day stand in perfect balance, with light on the increase. The young Sun God now celebrates a hierogamy (sacred marriage) with the young Maiden Goddess, who conceives. In nine months, she will again become the Great Mother. It is a time of great fertility, new growth, and newborn animals.
The next full moon (a time of increased births) is called the Ostara and is sacred to Eostre the Saxon Lunar Goddess of fertility (from whence we get the word estrogen, whose two symbols were the egg and the rabbit.
The Christian religion adopted these emblems for Easter which is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. The theme of the conception of the Goddess was adapted as the Feast of the Annunciation, occurring on the alternative fixed calendar date of March 25 Old Lady Day, the earlier date of the equinox. Lady Day may also refer to other goddesses (such as Venus and Aphrodite), many of whom have festivals celebrated at this time.
Traditional Foods:
Leafy green vegetables, Dairy foods, Nuts such as Pumpkin, Sunflower and Pine. Flower Dishes and Sprouts.
Herbs and Flowers:
Daffodil, Jonquils, Woodruff, Violet, Gorse, Olive, Peony, Iris, Narcissus and all spring flowers.
Incense:
Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry, Floral of any type.
Sacred Gemstone:
Jasper
Special Activities:
Planting seeds or starting a Magickal Herb Garden. Taking a long walk in nature with no intent other than reflecting on the Magick of nature and our Great Mother and her bounty.
Also known as: Lady Day or Alban Eiler (Druidic)
As Spring reaches its midpoint, night and day stand in perfect balance, with light on the increase. The young Sun God now celebrates a hierogamy (sacred marriage) with the young Maiden Goddess, who conceives. In nine months, she will again become the Great Mother. It is a time of great fertility, new growth, and newborn animals.
The next full moon (a time of increased births) is called the Ostara and is sacred to Eostre the Saxon Lunar Goddess of fertility (from whence we get the word estrogen, whose two symbols were the egg and the rabbit.
The Christian religion adopted these emblems for Easter which is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. The theme of the conception of the Goddess was adapted as the Feast of the Annunciation, occurring on the alternative fixed calendar date of March 25 Old Lady Day, the earlier date of the equinox. Lady Day may also refer to other goddesses (such as Venus and Aphrodite), many of whom have festivals celebrated at this time.
Traditional Foods:
Leafy green vegetables, Dairy foods, Nuts such as Pumpkin, Sunflower and Pine. Flower Dishes and Sprouts.
Herbs and Flowers:
Daffodil, Jonquils, Woodruff, Violet, Gorse, Olive, Peony, Iris, Narcissus and all spring flowers.
Incense:
Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry, Floral of any type.
Sacred Gemstone:
Jasper
Special Activities:
Planting seeds or starting a Magickal Herb Garden. Taking a long walk in nature with no intent other than reflecting on the Magick of nature and our Great Mother and her bounty.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Inner Power!
Understanding- Your inner power is Understanding! Lifes many mysteries have become your ultimate goal to work out. You are neither a good or bad person, just very neutral, very stable. You look down on nothing or anyone, merely observe their point of view and make no judgments. You can be seen as very shadowy and uncertain in what you believe in to an outsider, but this isnt always true. You simply dont flaunt your views around. You have a few, close friends who rely on you, and love you for the way your never scorn for the way they live their lives. You are very caring and would make a great mother, seeing you always try to help
those who come to you for your aid. You are extremely hard to anger, and yet when you are, your forgiveness is hard to gain. You are loyal, secretive, very quiet and often impassive, with few able to break around the wall that you built to protect yourself. Not everyone acknowledges you even exist, but you dont really care. As long as you have your close friends by your side, you are right to go. Although they might not voice it, many people long to have your ability to accept
change as well as what cant be changed. Dont ever let others bring you down, because you are truly special, and those who have the courage to venture passed your walls of silence will only regret not having tried to befriend you sooner.
Boy/Girl who will sweep you off your feet:
The mysterious boy/girl. The one who no one knows much about. You are attracted to him/her by the secrecy around him/her, and he/she loves how stable and unjudging you are.
Your stone/jewel: Sapphire
Your power: Life. The ability to bring those who have died back to life, as well as bring life back into those who have lost all hope.
Your element: Lunar
A quote that applies to you: "Do not be 'against' anything. Being 'against'
weakens you. Be 'for' what you want. Being 'for' empowers you."
What's your inner power? (Girls only sorry. Beautiful anime pictures, lengthy results)
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This Is What Lies Behind My Eyes!
Beauty lies behind your eyes. You are probably already beautiful on the outside, but deep inside you posess a beauty more radiant than any outer beauty could be.
What lies behind your eyes?
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Special ...
You are special because of your courage. You will always stand up to anyone or anything for a
good cause or simply because you can. Since you have such a bold nature you are alot of
fun and others like to be around you, you will always defend those you care about and
never back away from something just because it's difficult or dangerous. You are always
willing to stand up for someone who needs it, nice job!
You're special...but why?(Guys and Girls)Anime pics
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^.^
You look like this!
You as an anime girl. VERY NICE PIX!!! ^.^ READ MEMO SHORT AND WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUIZ BETTER!!!!!
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Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Miscarriage!
I did some research today.....
Miscarriage
A miscarriage can be an intensely sad and frightening experience. A pregnancy that had seemed normal suddenly ends, leaving expectant parents devastated. About 15 percent of recognized pregnancies end this way.
1 Miscarriage is pregnancy loss that occurs before 20 weeks, before the fetus is able to survive outside the womb. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester or 12 weeks of pregnancy. As many as 50 percent of all pregnancies may end in miscarriage, because many losses occur before a woman realizes she is pregnant.
2 Why do miscarriages occur?The causes of miscarriage are not thoroughly understood. When a woman has a first-trimester miscarriage, her health care provider often cannot determine the cause. However, most miscarriages occur when a pregnancy is not developing normally. Usually, there is nothing a woman or her provider can do to prevent it. Among factors known to cause first-trimester miscarriages, the most common is a chromosomal abnormality in the fetus. Chromosomes are the tiny thread-like structures in each cell that carry our genes, which dictate all traits from eye color to the workings of our internal organs. Each person has 23 pairs of chromosomes, or 46 in all, with one chromosome per pair coming from the mother and one from the father. Up to 70 percent of first-trimester miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
3 Most chromosomal abnormalities result from a faulty egg or sperm cell. Before pregnancy, immature egg and sperm cells divide to form mature cells with 23 chromosomes. Sometimes, the cell splits unevenly, resulting in egg or sperm cells with too many or too few chromosomes. If a cell has the wrong number of chromosomes, the embryo has a chromosomal abnormality and is usually miscarried. Chromosomal abnormalities become more common with aging, and women over age 35 are at higher risk of miscarriage than younger women. Chromosomal abnormalities also can result in a “blighted ovum”—a pregnancy sac that contains no fetus, either because the embryo did not form or because it stopped developing very early. In early pregnancy, the woman may notice that her pregnancy symptoms have stopped and she may develop dark-brown vaginal bleeding. An ultrasound examination will show an empty pregnancy sac. A “blighted ovum” will eventually result in miscarriage, though miscarriage may not occur for weeks. Because waiting for a miscarriage can be upsetting, doctors often offer the woman the option of emptying the uterus with a procedure called a D&C (dilation and curettage). However, waiting for a miscarriage to occur naturally should not harm a woman’s health or chances for a healthy future pregnancy. A woman and her provider choose the approach that is best for her.
Other factors that can contribute to early miscarriage include hormonal problems, infections, and maternal health problems (such as poorly controlled diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, or thyroid disease. A recent study found that women with an infection called bacterial vaginosis were nine times more likely to have a miscarriage than uninfected women.
4 A mother’s lifestyle also may increase her risk of a first-trimester miscarriage. Studies suggest that women who drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or use illicit drugs may increase their risk.
5 One study also suggested that women who use pain-relieving medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) and aspirin around the time of conception may also increase their risk of miscarriage.
6 Second-trimester miscarriage often is caused by problems with the uterus (such as an abnormally shaped uterus) or by a weakened cervix that dilates prematurely. As with first-trimester losses, maternal infections and chromosomal abnormalities can cause later miscarriages. Chromosomal abnormalities appear to cause about 20 percent of second-trimester miscarriages.3 Certain maternal immune system problems (such as lupus) also can cause these losses.
Factors that usually do not increase the risk of miscarriage include having sex, working outside the home (unless a woman works with harmful chemicals), and exercise.
What are the symptoms of miscarriage?Vaginal bleeding, sometimes accompanied by menstrual-like cramps or more severe abdominal pain, can be a sign that a miscarriage is about to occur. It’s important to remember that many women experience spotting in early pregnancy and most do not miscarry. A woman should contact her health care provider if she experiences any bleeding, even light spotting, in pregnancy. Her health care provider may do an internal examination to see if her cervix is dilated (a sign that a miscarriage is likely), and sometimes an ultrasound examination and blood tests. A woman who miscarries should try to save any tissue in a clean container and bring it to her provider. What treatment is needed if a woman has a miscarriage?Most women who have an early miscarriage do not need treatment. The uterus empties itself like a heavy period. However, a doctor may recommend a D&C in certain cases, such as if a woman is bleeding heavily or may have an infection, or if an ultrasound examination shows that there is tissue remaining in the uterus (which can lead to heavy bleeding).
What tests are done following a miscarriage?Doctors usually do not perform any tests following a first miscarriage that occurs in the first trimester. The cause of these early losses is often unknown, though chromosomal abnormalities are usually suspected. If a woman has a miscarriage in the second trimester or has two or more miscarriages in the first trimester, tests usually are recommended to help determine the cause.
These can include:
Blood tests to check for chromosome abnormalities in both parents (called a karyotype), as well as certain hormonal problems and immune system disorders in the mother
Testing for chromosomal abnormalities in tissue from the miscarriage (if tissue is available)
Ultrasound examination of the uterus
Hysteroscopy,
viewing the uterus through a special scope inserted through the cervix
ysterosalpingography,
an X-ray of the uterus
Endometrial biopsy,
suctioning a small piece of uterine lining to check hormone effects
What causes repeat miscarriages?While miscarriage usually is a one-time occurrence, about 1 to 2 percent of couples experience two, three or more miscarriages in a row.3 In some cases, these couples have an underlying problem that is causing the miscarriages. Couples who have experienced two or more miscarriages should have a complete medical evaluation to try to learn the cause of the miscarriages, and what can be done to help prevent another one. However, testing reveals the cause of repeat miscarriages in no more than 50 percent of couples.1
Some of the known causes of repeat miscarriage include: Chromosomal problems. While past studies have suggested that chromosomal problems usually occur only once, more recent studies suggest that chromosomal problems may cause nearly 50 percent of repeated losses.1 Most parents who suffer repeated miscarriages have normal chromosomes; however, there is a 2 to 4 percent chance that either partner carries a chromosomal rearrangement that does not affect his or her health, but can cause chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus that can result in miscarriage.1 Both parents should have a blood test (karyotype) to check for these chromosomal rearrangements.
Uterine abnormalities. Abnormalities of the uterus cause 10 to 15 percent of repeated miscarriages.1 These miscarriages can occur in the first or second trimester. Some women are born with a uterus that is abnormally shaped, or partly or completely divided. Others develop noncancerous tumors (fibroids) or have scars in the uterus from past surgery. These abnormalities can limit space for the growing fetus or interfere with the blood supply to the uterus. Some uterine abnormalities can be surgically corrected, improving the outlook for future pregnancies. A weakened (sometimes called incompetent) cervix (opening of the uterus) can lead to miscarriage, usually between 16 and 18 weeks of pregnancy. Repeated miscarriage due to weakened cervix sometimes can be prevented by placing a stitch around the cervix early in the next pregnancy (a procedure called cerclage).
Hormonal causes. When the body produces too much or too little of certain hormones, the risk of miscarriage may increase. Some researchers believe that low levels of the hormone progesterone, which is crucial to support an early pregnancy, cause between 25 and 40 percent of early miscarriages, though this remains unproven.1 Women who have low levels of progesterone in repeated menstrual cycles, diagnosed by blood tests and endometrial biopsy, have what is called a luteal phase defect. Treatment with progesterone suppositories or injections of human chorionic gonadotropin may help prevent another miscarriage; however, studies have not yet proven that these treatments are effective. At least a third of women with multiple miscarriages appear to have polycystic ovary syndrome, which is characterized by hormonal abnormalities and multiple cysts on the ovaries. The cause of repeat miscarriages in these women is poorly understood.
Immune system problems. While everyone produces proteins called antibodies to fight off infections, some people produce antibodies (called autoantibodies) that can attack their own tissues, causing a variety of health problems. Particular types of autoantibodies (such as anticardiolipin) cause blood clots that can clog blood vessels in the placenta. Studies suggest that this and related antibodies (called antiphospholipid antibodies) cause between 3 and 15 percent of repeat miscarriages.1 Special blood tests can measure antibody levels. Treatment with low doses of aspirin and the blood-thinning drug heparin result in a healthy baby in 70 to 75 percent of affected women.1 A genetic abnormality called the factor V Leiden mutation, which affects blood clotting, also may play a role in repeat miscarriages. Researchers are investigating whether treatment with aspirin and heparin also may help prevent these losses.
Infections and other factors. Certain symptomless infections of the genital tract may play a role in a small number of repeated miscarriages. However, routine testing (in women with no symptoms) for infections is not currently recommended. Workplace exposure to certain industrial solvents, by the pregnant woman or her partner, sometimes may cause miscarriage. Couples should discuss chemicals in their workplace with their health care provider.
Even if the cause of their repeated miscarriages cannot be found, couples should not lose hope: even without treatment, about 60 to 70 percent of women with repeated miscarriages will have a successful next pregnancy.
1 How long does it take to recover from a miscarriage?It takes weeks to a month or more for a woman to recover physically, depending upon how long she was pregnant. For example, some pregnancy hormones remain in the blood for one to two months after a miscarriage. Most women experience a menstrual period four to six weeks after a miscarriage.
Often, it takes much longer to recover emotionally. Women and their partners may experience intense grief as they mourn their loss. A woman may experience many emotions including numbness, sadness, guilt, difficulties concentrating, depression and anger. She and her partner may handle their grief in different ways, creating tension between them at a time when they need each other most. They should not hesitate to ask their health care provider for a referral to a counselor who is experienced with dealing with pregnancy loss. Many couples also benefit from support groups. The March of Dimes provides bereavement information for women and their families.
How long should a woman wait after a miscarriage before attempting another pregnancy?A woman should not attempt to become pregnant again until she is physically and emotionally ready and she has completed any tests recommended to determine the cause of the miscarriage. Medically, it appears safe to conceive after a woman has had one normal menstrual cycle (if she is not undergoing tests or treatments for the cause of her miscarriage). However, it may take much longer before a woman feels emotionally ready to attempt pregnancy.
Many women who have experienced miscarriage worry that they will miscarry again. Fortunately, the great majority of women who have had one miscarriage will go on to have a successful pregnancy the next time, as will 60 to 70 percent of those who have experienced two or three losses.
Miscarriage
A miscarriage can be an intensely sad and frightening experience. A pregnancy that had seemed normal suddenly ends, leaving expectant parents devastated. About 15 percent of recognized pregnancies end this way.
1 Miscarriage is pregnancy loss that occurs before 20 weeks, before the fetus is able to survive outside the womb. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester or 12 weeks of pregnancy. As many as 50 percent of all pregnancies may end in miscarriage, because many losses occur before a woman realizes she is pregnant.
2 Why do miscarriages occur?The causes of miscarriage are not thoroughly understood. When a woman has a first-trimester miscarriage, her health care provider often cannot determine the cause. However, most miscarriages occur when a pregnancy is not developing normally. Usually, there is nothing a woman or her provider can do to prevent it. Among factors known to cause first-trimester miscarriages, the most common is a chromosomal abnormality in the fetus. Chromosomes are the tiny thread-like structures in each cell that carry our genes, which dictate all traits from eye color to the workings of our internal organs. Each person has 23 pairs of chromosomes, or 46 in all, with one chromosome per pair coming from the mother and one from the father. Up to 70 percent of first-trimester miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
3 Most chromosomal abnormalities result from a faulty egg or sperm cell. Before pregnancy, immature egg and sperm cells divide to form mature cells with 23 chromosomes. Sometimes, the cell splits unevenly, resulting in egg or sperm cells with too many or too few chromosomes. If a cell has the wrong number of chromosomes, the embryo has a chromosomal abnormality and is usually miscarried. Chromosomal abnormalities become more common with aging, and women over age 35 are at higher risk of miscarriage than younger women. Chromosomal abnormalities also can result in a “blighted ovum”—a pregnancy sac that contains no fetus, either because the embryo did not form or because it stopped developing very early. In early pregnancy, the woman may notice that her pregnancy symptoms have stopped and she may develop dark-brown vaginal bleeding. An ultrasound examination will show an empty pregnancy sac. A “blighted ovum” will eventually result in miscarriage, though miscarriage may not occur for weeks. Because waiting for a miscarriage can be upsetting, doctors often offer the woman the option of emptying the uterus with a procedure called a D&C (dilation and curettage). However, waiting for a miscarriage to occur naturally should not harm a woman’s health or chances for a healthy future pregnancy. A woman and her provider choose the approach that is best for her.
Other factors that can contribute to early miscarriage include hormonal problems, infections, and maternal health problems (such as poorly controlled diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, or thyroid disease. A recent study found that women with an infection called bacterial vaginosis were nine times more likely to have a miscarriage than uninfected women.
4 A mother’s lifestyle also may increase her risk of a first-trimester miscarriage. Studies suggest that women who drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or use illicit drugs may increase their risk.
5 One study also suggested that women who use pain-relieving medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) and aspirin around the time of conception may also increase their risk of miscarriage.
6 Second-trimester miscarriage often is caused by problems with the uterus (such as an abnormally shaped uterus) or by a weakened cervix that dilates prematurely. As with first-trimester losses, maternal infections and chromosomal abnormalities can cause later miscarriages. Chromosomal abnormalities appear to cause about 20 percent of second-trimester miscarriages.3 Certain maternal immune system problems (such as lupus) also can cause these losses.
Factors that usually do not increase the risk of miscarriage include having sex, working outside the home (unless a woman works with harmful chemicals), and exercise.
What are the symptoms of miscarriage?Vaginal bleeding, sometimes accompanied by menstrual-like cramps or more severe abdominal pain, can be a sign that a miscarriage is about to occur. It’s important to remember that many women experience spotting in early pregnancy and most do not miscarry. A woman should contact her health care provider if she experiences any bleeding, even light spotting, in pregnancy. Her health care provider may do an internal examination to see if her cervix is dilated (a sign that a miscarriage is likely), and sometimes an ultrasound examination and blood tests. A woman who miscarries should try to save any tissue in a clean container and bring it to her provider. What treatment is needed if a woman has a miscarriage?Most women who have an early miscarriage do not need treatment. The uterus empties itself like a heavy period. However, a doctor may recommend a D&C in certain cases, such as if a woman is bleeding heavily or may have an infection, or if an ultrasound examination shows that there is tissue remaining in the uterus (which can lead to heavy bleeding).
What tests are done following a miscarriage?Doctors usually do not perform any tests following a first miscarriage that occurs in the first trimester. The cause of these early losses is often unknown, though chromosomal abnormalities are usually suspected. If a woman has a miscarriage in the second trimester or has two or more miscarriages in the first trimester, tests usually are recommended to help determine the cause.
These can include:
Blood tests to check for chromosome abnormalities in both parents (called a karyotype), as well as certain hormonal problems and immune system disorders in the mother
Testing for chromosomal abnormalities in tissue from the miscarriage (if tissue is available)
Ultrasound examination of the uterus
Hysteroscopy,
viewing the uterus through a special scope inserted through the cervix
ysterosalpingography,
an X-ray of the uterus
Endometrial biopsy,
suctioning a small piece of uterine lining to check hormone effects
What causes repeat miscarriages?While miscarriage usually is a one-time occurrence, about 1 to 2 percent of couples experience two, three or more miscarriages in a row.3 In some cases, these couples have an underlying problem that is causing the miscarriages. Couples who have experienced two or more miscarriages should have a complete medical evaluation to try to learn the cause of the miscarriages, and what can be done to help prevent another one. However, testing reveals the cause of repeat miscarriages in no more than 50 percent of couples.1
Some of the known causes of repeat miscarriage include: Chromosomal problems. While past studies have suggested that chromosomal problems usually occur only once, more recent studies suggest that chromosomal problems may cause nearly 50 percent of repeated losses.1 Most parents who suffer repeated miscarriages have normal chromosomes; however, there is a 2 to 4 percent chance that either partner carries a chromosomal rearrangement that does not affect his or her health, but can cause chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus that can result in miscarriage.1 Both parents should have a blood test (karyotype) to check for these chromosomal rearrangements.
Uterine abnormalities. Abnormalities of the uterus cause 10 to 15 percent of repeated miscarriages.1 These miscarriages can occur in the first or second trimester. Some women are born with a uterus that is abnormally shaped, or partly or completely divided. Others develop noncancerous tumors (fibroids) or have scars in the uterus from past surgery. These abnormalities can limit space for the growing fetus or interfere with the blood supply to the uterus. Some uterine abnormalities can be surgically corrected, improving the outlook for future pregnancies. A weakened (sometimes called incompetent) cervix (opening of the uterus) can lead to miscarriage, usually between 16 and 18 weeks of pregnancy. Repeated miscarriage due to weakened cervix sometimes can be prevented by placing a stitch around the cervix early in the next pregnancy (a procedure called cerclage).
Hormonal causes. When the body produces too much or too little of certain hormones, the risk of miscarriage may increase. Some researchers believe that low levels of the hormone progesterone, which is crucial to support an early pregnancy, cause between 25 and 40 percent of early miscarriages, though this remains unproven.1 Women who have low levels of progesterone in repeated menstrual cycles, diagnosed by blood tests and endometrial biopsy, have what is called a luteal phase defect. Treatment with progesterone suppositories or injections of human chorionic gonadotropin may help prevent another miscarriage; however, studies have not yet proven that these treatments are effective. At least a third of women with multiple miscarriages appear to have polycystic ovary syndrome, which is characterized by hormonal abnormalities and multiple cysts on the ovaries. The cause of repeat miscarriages in these women is poorly understood.
Immune system problems. While everyone produces proteins called antibodies to fight off infections, some people produce antibodies (called autoantibodies) that can attack their own tissues, causing a variety of health problems. Particular types of autoantibodies (such as anticardiolipin) cause blood clots that can clog blood vessels in the placenta. Studies suggest that this and related antibodies (called antiphospholipid antibodies) cause between 3 and 15 percent of repeat miscarriages.1 Special blood tests can measure antibody levels. Treatment with low doses of aspirin and the blood-thinning drug heparin result in a healthy baby in 70 to 75 percent of affected women.1 A genetic abnormality called the factor V Leiden mutation, which affects blood clotting, also may play a role in repeat miscarriages. Researchers are investigating whether treatment with aspirin and heparin also may help prevent these losses.
Infections and other factors. Certain symptomless infections of the genital tract may play a role in a small number of repeated miscarriages. However, routine testing (in women with no symptoms) for infections is not currently recommended. Workplace exposure to certain industrial solvents, by the pregnant woman or her partner, sometimes may cause miscarriage. Couples should discuss chemicals in their workplace with their health care provider.
Even if the cause of their repeated miscarriages cannot be found, couples should not lose hope: even without treatment, about 60 to 70 percent of women with repeated miscarriages will have a successful next pregnancy.
1 How long does it take to recover from a miscarriage?It takes weeks to a month or more for a woman to recover physically, depending upon how long she was pregnant. For example, some pregnancy hormones remain in the blood for one to two months after a miscarriage. Most women experience a menstrual period four to six weeks after a miscarriage.
Often, it takes much longer to recover emotionally. Women and their partners may experience intense grief as they mourn their loss. A woman may experience many emotions including numbness, sadness, guilt, difficulties concentrating, depression and anger. She and her partner may handle their grief in different ways, creating tension between them at a time when they need each other most. They should not hesitate to ask their health care provider for a referral to a counselor who is experienced with dealing with pregnancy loss. Many couples also benefit from support groups. The March of Dimes provides bereavement information for women and their families.
How long should a woman wait after a miscarriage before attempting another pregnancy?A woman should not attempt to become pregnant again until she is physically and emotionally ready and she has completed any tests recommended to determine the cause of the miscarriage. Medically, it appears safe to conceive after a woman has had one normal menstrual cycle (if she is not undergoing tests or treatments for the cause of her miscarriage). However, it may take much longer before a woman feels emotionally ready to attempt pregnancy.
Many women who have experienced miscarriage worry that they will miscarry again. Fortunately, the great majority of women who have had one miscarriage will go on to have a successful pregnancy the next time, as will 60 to 70 percent of those who have experienced two or three losses.
Smart Ass!
5 Winning Smart Ass Answers For 2005
Smart Ass Answer #5:
A flight attendant was stationed at the departure gate to check tickets. As a man approached, she extended her hand for the ticket and he opened his trench coat and flashed at her. Without missing a beat....she said, "Sir, I need to see your ticket not your stub."
Smart Ass Answer #4:
A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but she couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?" The stock boy replied, "No ma'am, they're dead."
Smart Ass Answer #3:
The cop got out of his car and the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window. "I've been waiting for you all day," the cop said. The kid replied, "Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could." When the cop finally stopped laughing, he sent the kid on his way without a ticket.
Smart Ass Answer #2:
A truck driver was driving along on the freeway. A sign comes up that reads, "Low Bridge Ahead." Before he knows it, the bridge is right ahead of him and he gets stuck under the bridge. Cars are backed up for miles. Finally, a police car comes up. The cop gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, "Got stuck, huh?" The truck driver says, "No, I was delivering this bridge and ran out of gas."
#1 SMART ASS ANSWER OF THE YEAR 2005.......................
A college teacher reminds her class of tomorrow's final exam. "Now class, I won't tolerate any excuses for you not being here tomorrow. I might consider a nuclear attack or a serious personal injury or illness, or a death in your immediate family, but that's it, no other excuses whatsoever!" A smart ass guy in the back of the room raised his hand and asked, "What would you say if tomorrow I said I was suffering from complete and utter sexual exhaustion?" The entire class is reduced to laughter and snickering. When silence was restored, the teacher smiled knowingly at the student, shaking her head and sweetly said "Well, I guess you'd have to write the exam with your other hand."
Smart Ass Answer #5:
A flight attendant was stationed at the departure gate to check tickets. As a man approached, she extended her hand for the ticket and he opened his trench coat and flashed at her. Without missing a beat....she said, "Sir, I need to see your ticket not your stub."
Smart Ass Answer #4:
A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but she couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?" The stock boy replied, "No ma'am, they're dead."
Smart Ass Answer #3:
The cop got out of his car and the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window. "I've been waiting for you all day," the cop said. The kid replied, "Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could." When the cop finally stopped laughing, he sent the kid on his way without a ticket.
Smart Ass Answer #2:
A truck driver was driving along on the freeway. A sign comes up that reads, "Low Bridge Ahead." Before he knows it, the bridge is right ahead of him and he gets stuck under the bridge. Cars are backed up for miles. Finally, a police car comes up. The cop gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, "Got stuck, huh?" The truck driver says, "No, I was delivering this bridge and ran out of gas."
#1 SMART ASS ANSWER OF THE YEAR 2005.......................
A college teacher reminds her class of tomorrow's final exam. "Now class, I won't tolerate any excuses for you not being here tomorrow. I might consider a nuclear attack or a serious personal injury or illness, or a death in your immediate family, but that's it, no other excuses whatsoever!" A smart ass guy in the back of the room raised his hand and asked, "What would you say if tomorrow I said I was suffering from complete and utter sexual exhaustion?" The entire class is reduced to laughter and snickering. When silence was restored, the teacher smiled knowingly at the student, shaking her head and sweetly said "Well, I guess you'd have to write the exam with your other hand."
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Happy Happy!
How to Make a Woman Happy
It's not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be:
1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. ! a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambiti! ous
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate
WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls
AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes
HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY
1. Show up naked
2. Bring beer
It's not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be:
1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. ! a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambiti! ous
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate
WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls
AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes
HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY
1. Show up naked
2. Bring beer
Monday, March 06, 2006
Classes For Men!
WINTER CLASSES FOR MEN AT
THE LEARNING CENTER FOR ADULTS
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY Jan 31, 2006
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL
OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.
Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays --- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and
Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub? --- Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor ---
Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5
After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
at 7:00 PM
Class 6
Loss Of Identity --- Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7
Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places
And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum .
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8
Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost --- Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 10
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.
Class 11
Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing .
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Class 12
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 13
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 14
The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.
Upon completion of any of the above courses,
diplomas will be issued to the survivors.
THE LEARNING CENTER FOR ADULTS
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY Jan 31, 2006
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL
OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.
Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays --- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and
Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub? --- Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor ---
Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5
After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
at 7:00 PM
Class 6
Loss Of Identity --- Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7
Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places
And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum .
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8
Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost --- Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 10
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.
Class 11
Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing .
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Class 12
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 13
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 14
The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.
Upon completion of any of the above courses,
diplomas will be issued to the survivors.
DESSERT TEST
DESSERT TEST
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No cheating. If all of the desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose? Pick your dessert, and then look to see what psychiatrists think about you! After taking this dessert personality test, send this e-mail on to others, but when you do, be sure to put YOUR choice of dessert in the subject
line above. ALSO, SEND IT TO THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU! Sorry you can only pick one.
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Angel Food Cake
Brownies
Lemon Meringue Pie
Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Icing
Strawberry Short Cake
Chocolate Icing on Chocolate Cake
Ice Cream
Carrot Cake
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>>NO. You can't change your mind once you scroll down, so think
>>carefully what your choice will be!
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OK - Now that you've made your choice, this is what psychiatric
research says about you:
ANGEL FOOD CAKE... Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day.. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.
BROWNIES... You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up, you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.
LEMON MERINGUE.. Smooth, sexy, and articulate with your hands, you are an excellent after-dinner speaker and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, but you have many good friends.
VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING... Fun loving, sassy, humorous. Not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lack motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you. You are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life. (This is Joel!)
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE... Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people and can be counted on in a pinch. ! You also tend to melt. You can be overly emotional at times. And sometimes can be annoying. (This is ME!)
CHOCOLATE ON CHOCOLATE... Sexy; always ready to give and receive. Very adventurous, ambitious, and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in
life. Love to laugh.
ICE CREAM... You like sports, whether it is baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and ! high maintenance.
CARROT CAKE... You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends.
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No cheating. If all of the desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose? Pick your dessert, and then look to see what psychiatrists think about you! After taking this dessert personality test, send this e-mail on to others, but when you do, be sure to put YOUR choice of dessert in the subject
line above. ALSO, SEND IT TO THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU! Sorry you can only pick one.
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Angel Food Cake
Brownies
Lemon Meringue Pie
Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Icing
Strawberry Short Cake
Chocolate Icing on Chocolate Cake
Ice Cream
Carrot Cake
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>>NO. You can't change your mind once you scroll down, so think
>>carefully what your choice will be!
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OK - Now that you've made your choice, this is what psychiatric
research says about you:
ANGEL FOOD CAKE... Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day.. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.
BROWNIES... You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up, you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.
LEMON MERINGUE.. Smooth, sexy, and articulate with your hands, you are an excellent after-dinner speaker and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, but you have many good friends.
VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING... Fun loving, sassy, humorous. Not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lack motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you. You are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life. (This is Joel!)
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE... Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people and can be counted on in a pinch. ! You also tend to melt. You can be overly emotional at times. And sometimes can be annoying. (This is ME!)
CHOCOLATE ON CHOCOLATE... Sexy; always ready to give and receive. Very adventurous, ambitious, and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in
life. Love to laugh.
ICE CREAM... You like sports, whether it is baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and ! high maintenance.
CARROT CAKE... You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Wedding Anniversary's
Anniversary # - Traditional Gift - Modern Gift
First - Paper - Clocks
Second - Cotton - China
Third - Leather - Crystal / Glass
Fourth - Fruit / Flowers - Appliances
Fifth - Wood - Silverware
Sixth - Candy / Iron - Wood
Seventh - Wool / Copper - Desk Sets
Eighth - Bronze / Pottery - Linens / Lace
Ninth - Pottery / Willow - Leather
Tenth - Tin / Aluminum - Diamond Jewelry
Eleventh - Steel - Fashion Jewelry
Twelfth - Silk/Linen - Pearls
Thirteenth - Lace - Textiles / Furs
Fourteenth - Ivory - Gold Jewelry
Fifteenth - Crystal - Watches
Twentieth - China - Platinum
Twenty-Fifth - Silver - Silver
Thirtieth - Pearl - Diamond
Thirty-Fifth - Coral - Jade
Fortieth - Ruby - Ruby
Forty-Fifth - Sapphire - Sapphire
Fiftieth - Gold - Gold
Fifty-Fifth - Emerald - Emerald
Sixtieth - Diamond - Diamond
First - Paper - Clocks
Second - Cotton - China
Third - Leather - Crystal / Glass
Fourth - Fruit / Flowers - Appliances
Fifth - Wood - Silverware
Sixth - Candy / Iron - Wood
Seventh - Wool / Copper - Desk Sets
Eighth - Bronze / Pottery - Linens / Lace
Ninth - Pottery / Willow - Leather
Tenth - Tin / Aluminum - Diamond Jewelry
Eleventh - Steel - Fashion Jewelry
Twelfth - Silk/Linen - Pearls
Thirteenth - Lace - Textiles / Furs
Fourteenth - Ivory - Gold Jewelry
Fifteenth - Crystal - Watches
Twentieth - China - Platinum
Twenty-Fifth - Silver - Silver
Thirtieth - Pearl - Diamond
Thirty-Fifth - Coral - Jade
Fortieth - Ruby - Ruby
Forty-Fifth - Sapphire - Sapphire
Fiftieth - Gold - Gold
Fifty-Fifth - Emerald - Emerald
Sixtieth - Diamond - Diamond
Thursday, February 09, 2006
The Husbands/Wife Store!
A store that sells new husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband.
Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates.
You may visit the store ONLY ONCE!
There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights.
There is, however, a catch: you may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband.
On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men have jobs
The second floor sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men have jobs and love kids
The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love kids, and are extremely good looking.
"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead good looking and help with the housework. "Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous,
help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign
reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.
Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.
A new Wives Store opened across the street.
The first floor has wives that love sex
The second floor has wives that love sex and have money.
The third through sixth floors have never been visited.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Imbolc .... Lore
Imbolc, (pronounced "IM-bulk" or "EM-bowlk"), also called Oimealg, ("IM-mol'g), by the Druids, is the festival of the lactating sheep. It is derived from the Gaelic word "oimelc" which means "ewes milk". Herd animals have either given birth to the first offspring of the year or their wombs are swollen and the milk of life is flowing into their teats and udders. It is the time of Blessing of the seeds and consecration of agricultural tools. It marks the center point of the dark half of the year. It is the festival of the Maiden, for from this day to March 21st, it is her season to prepare for growth and renewal. Brighid's snake emerges from the womb of the Earth Mother to test the weather, (the origin of Ground Hog Day), and in many places the first Crocus flowers began to spring forth from the frozen earth.
The Maiden is honored, as the Bride, on this Sabbat. Straw Brideo'gas (corn dollies) are created from oat or wheat straw and placed in baskets with white flower bedding. Young girls then carry the Brideo'gas door to door, and gifts are bestowed upon the image from each household. Afterwards at the traditional feast, the older women make special acorn wands for the dollies to hold, and in the morning the ashes in the hearth are examined to see if the magic wands left marks as a good omen. Brighid's Crosses are fashioned from wheat stalks and exchanged as symbols of protection and prosperity in the coming year. Home hearth fires are put out and re-lit, and a besom is place by the front door to symbolize sweeping out the old and welcoming the new. Candles are lit and placed in each room of the house to honor the re-birth of the Sun.
Another traditional symbol of Imbolc is the plough. In some areas, this is the first day of ploughing in preparation of the first planting of crops. A decorated plough is dragged from door to door, with costumed children following asking for food, drinks, or money. Should they be refused, the household is paid back by having its front garden ploughed up. In other areas, the plough is decorated and then Whiskey, the "water of life" is poured over it. Pieces of cheese and bread are left by the plough and in the newly turned furrows as offerings to the nature spirits. It is considered taboo to cut or pick plants during this time.
Various other names for this Greater Sabbat are Imbolgc Brigantia (Caledonni), Imbolic (Celtic), Disting (Teutonic, Feb 14th), Lupercus (Strega), St. Bridget's Day (Christian), Candlemas, Candlelaria (Mexican), the Snowdrop Festival. The Festival of Lights, or the Feast of the Virgin. All Virgin and Maiden Goddesses are honored at this time.
Deities of Imbolc:
All Virgin/Maiden Goddesses, Brighid, Aradia, Athena, Inanna, Gaia, and Februa, and Gods of Love and Fertility, Aengus Og, Eros, and Februus.
Symbolism of Imbolc:
Purity, Growth and Re-Newal, The Re-Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility, and dispensing of the old and making way for the new.
Symbols of Imbolc:
Brideo'gas, Besoms, White Flowers, Candle Wheels, Brighid's Crosses, Priapic Wands (acorn-tipped), and Ploughs.
Herbs of Imbolc:
Angelica, Basil, Bay Laurel, Blackberry, Celandine, Coltsfoot, Heather, Iris, Myrrh, Tansy, Violets, and all white or yellow flowers.
Foods of Imbolc:
Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Poppyseed Cakes, muffins, scones, and breads, all dairy products, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Raisins, Spiced Wines and Herbal Teas.
Incense of Imbolc:
Basil, Bay, Wisteria, Cinnamon, Violet, Vanilla, Myrrh.
Colors of Imbolc:
White, Pink, Red, Yellow, lt. Green, Brown.
Stones of Imbolc:
Amethyst, Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Onyx, Turquoise.
Activities of Imbolc:
Candle Lighting, Stone Gatherings, Snow Hiking and Searching for Signs of Spring, Making of Brideo'gas and Bride's Beds, Making Priapic Wands, Decorating Ploughs, Feasting, and Bon Fires maybe lit.
The Maiden is honored, as the Bride, on this Sabbat. Straw Brideo'gas (corn dollies) are created from oat or wheat straw and placed in baskets with white flower bedding. Young girls then carry the Brideo'gas door to door, and gifts are bestowed upon the image from each household. Afterwards at the traditional feast, the older women make special acorn wands for the dollies to hold, and in the morning the ashes in the hearth are examined to see if the magic wands left marks as a good omen. Brighid's Crosses are fashioned from wheat stalks and exchanged as symbols of protection and prosperity in the coming year. Home hearth fires are put out and re-lit, and a besom is place by the front door to symbolize sweeping out the old and welcoming the new. Candles are lit and placed in each room of the house to honor the re-birth of the Sun.
Another traditional symbol of Imbolc is the plough. In some areas, this is the first day of ploughing in preparation of the first planting of crops. A decorated plough is dragged from door to door, with costumed children following asking for food, drinks, or money. Should they be refused, the household is paid back by having its front garden ploughed up. In other areas, the plough is decorated and then Whiskey, the "water of life" is poured over it. Pieces of cheese and bread are left by the plough and in the newly turned furrows as offerings to the nature spirits. It is considered taboo to cut or pick plants during this time.
Various other names for this Greater Sabbat are Imbolgc Brigantia (Caledonni), Imbolic (Celtic), Disting (Teutonic, Feb 14th), Lupercus (Strega), St. Bridget's Day (Christian), Candlemas, Candlelaria (Mexican), the Snowdrop Festival. The Festival of Lights, or the Feast of the Virgin. All Virgin and Maiden Goddesses are honored at this time.
Deities of Imbolc:
All Virgin/Maiden Goddesses, Brighid, Aradia, Athena, Inanna, Gaia, and Februa, and Gods of Love and Fertility, Aengus Og, Eros, and Februus.
Symbolism of Imbolc:
Purity, Growth and Re-Newal, The Re-Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility, and dispensing of the old and making way for the new.
Symbols of Imbolc:
Brideo'gas, Besoms, White Flowers, Candle Wheels, Brighid's Crosses, Priapic Wands (acorn-tipped), and Ploughs.
Herbs of Imbolc:
Angelica, Basil, Bay Laurel, Blackberry, Celandine, Coltsfoot, Heather, Iris, Myrrh, Tansy, Violets, and all white or yellow flowers.
Foods of Imbolc:
Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Poppyseed Cakes, muffins, scones, and breads, all dairy products, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Raisins, Spiced Wines and Herbal Teas.
Incense of Imbolc:
Basil, Bay, Wisteria, Cinnamon, Violet, Vanilla, Myrrh.
Colors of Imbolc:
White, Pink, Red, Yellow, lt. Green, Brown.
Stones of Imbolc:
Amethyst, Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Onyx, Turquoise.
Activities of Imbolc:
Candle Lighting, Stone Gatherings, Snow Hiking and Searching for Signs of Spring, Making of Brideo'gas and Bride's Beds, Making Priapic Wands, Decorating Ploughs, Feasting, and Bon Fires maybe lit.
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