My Only Love, Fav Show Ever!

My Only Love SONG LYRICS
by Sailor Moon

Deep in my soul
Love so strong
It takes control

Now we both know
The secrets bared
The feeling show

Driven far apart
I'll make a wish
On a shooting star

There will come a day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll stay
My only love
Even though you're gone
Love will still live on
The feeling is so strong
My only love
My only love

There will come a day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll stay
My only love
You've reached the deepest part
Of the secret in my heart
I've known it from the start
My only love

There will come a day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll stay
My only love
You've reached the deepest part
Of the secret in my heart
I've known it from the start
My only love
My only love

My Fragrance's

I have all my fragrance's picked out now for every season!
Ok ok well almost, 3 fragrance's I can never make my mind up upon. But I do have to find where they sell it! Lucky Number 6 for women. Found a tester at work one day LOVE IT! But can't find it anywhere! *cry*

But to start... Summer
This is the body lotion only pic I can find of this product.

Pomegranate Martini - Love the body splash!




Then.... Fall

Sensual Amber - Smells so good! Love it all!




Winter/Christmas

Winter Candy Apple - So yummy!




Now the 3 I am torn between, I love em!

Breathe Romance




Lucky Number 6 for women




Jasmine Vanilla

Trick or Treat!

FLYLEAF & WITHIN TEMPTATION

Im So Sick




I will break into your thoughts
With what's written on my heart
I will break, break

I'm so sick,
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss,
Selfishness
I'm so sick
I'm so sick

If you want more of this
We can push out, sell out, die out
So you'll shut up
And stay sleeping
With my screaming in your itching ears

I'm so sick,
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss,
Selfishness
I'm so sick
I'm so sick

Hear it, I'm screaming it
You're heeding to it now

Hear it! I'm screaming it!
You tremble at this sound

You sink into my clothes
And this invasion
Makes me feel
Worthless, hopeless, sick

I'm so sick,
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss,
Selfishness
I'm so sick
I'm so sick

I'm so sick
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss, selfishness
I'm so
I'm so sick
I'm so
I'm so sick



Fully Alive




Telling Layla's story spoken
'Bout how all her bones are broken
Hammers fall on all the pieces
Two months in the cover creases

Fully alive
More than most
Ready to smile and love life
Fully alive and she knows
I don't believe in futures

All my complaints shrink to nothing
I'm ashamed of all my somethings
She's glad for one day of comfort
Only because she has suffered

Fully alive
More than most
Ready to smile and love life
Fully alive and she knows
I don't believe in futures

Fully alive
More than most
Ready to smile and love life
Fully alive and she knows
I don't believe in futures

Fully alive
More than most
Ready to smile and love life
Fully alive and she knows
I don't believe in futures


Within Temptation - Angels




Sparkling angel I believe
You are my savior in my time of need.
Blinded by faith I couldn't hear
All the whispers, the warnings so clear.
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door.
There's no escape now,
No mercy no more.
No remorse cause I still remember

The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.

Sparkling angel, I couldn't see
Your dark intentions, your feelings for me.
Fallen angel, tell me why?
What is the reason, the thorn in your eye?
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door
There's no escape now
No mercy no more
No remorse cause I still remember

The smile when you tore me apart
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they turn into real.
You broke the promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end.

This world may have failed you,
It doesn't give you a reason why.
You could have chosen a different path in life.

The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they turn into real.
You broke the promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end

Couple More Fav Songs!

Evanecence - Call Me When You're Sober



Don?t cry to me.
If you loved me, you would be here with me.
You want me, come find me.
Make up your mind.

Should?ve let you fall,
Lose it all,
So maybe you can remember yourself.
Can?t keep believing,
We?re only deceiving ourselves,
And I?m sick of the lies,
And you?re too late.

Don?t cry to me.
If you loved me, you would be here with me.
You want me, come find me.
Make up your mind.

Couldn?t take the blame,
Sick with shame.
Must be exhausting to lose your own game.
Selfishly hated,
No wonder you?re jaded,
You can?t play the victim this time.
And you're too late.

So, don?t cry to me.
If you loved me, you would be here with me.
You love me, come find me.
Make up your mind.

You never call me when you?re sober,
You only want it ?cause it?s over - it?s over.

How could I have burned paradise.
How could I, you were never mine?

So, don?t cry to me.
If you loved me, you would be here with me.
Don?t lie to me, just get your things.
I?ve made up your mind.


Final Fantasy X-2 - 1000 words




I know that you're hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily

I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening
You'll fight your battles far from me
Far too easily

"Save your tears cause I'll come back"
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore
To hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I'd cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart

Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Crossing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings

And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever

The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget
I still relive that day
"You've been there with me all the way"
I still hear you say

"Wait for me I'll write you letters"
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt
When I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late

Cause a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though we can't see I know they're reaching you
Suspended on silver wings

Oh a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever

Oh a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home and back into my arms
Suspended on silver wings ohhh

And a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the lonely years to only days
They'll hold you forever

I Love This Song!

Music Video:THIS I SWEAR (by Nick Lachey)

Music Video Code provided by VideoCodeZone.Com

You're there by my side
In every way
I know that you would not forsake me
I give you my life
Would not think twice
Your love is all I need believe me

I may not say it quite as much as I should
When I say I love you darling that means for good
So open up your heart and let me in
And I will love you 'til forever
Until death do us part we'll be together
So take my hand and hold on tight
And we'll get there
This I swear

I'm wondering how I ever got by
Without you in my life to guide me
Where ever I go the one thing that's true
Is everything I do I do for you

I may not say it quite as much as I should
When I say I love you darling that means for good
So open up your heart and let me in
And I will love you 'til forever
Until death do us part we'll be together
So take my hand and hold on tight
And we'll get there
This I swear

So whenever you get there
Just reach out for me
I'll never let you down my love

And I will love you 'til forever
Until death do us part we'll be together
So take my hand and hold on tight
And we'll get there
This I swear

And I will love you 'til forever
Until death do us part we'll be together
So take my hand and hold on tight
And we'll get there
This I swear

Samhain Lore (October 31st)

*I know its earily but I wanted to post it*

Samhain, (pronounced SOW-in, SAH-vin, or SAM-hayne) means "End of Summer", and is the third and final Harvest. The dark winter half of the year commences on this Sabbat.

It is generally celebrated on October 31st, but some traditions prefer November 1st. It is one of the two "spirit-nights" each year, the other being Beltane. It is a magical interval when the mundane laws of time and space are temporarily suspended, and the Thin Veil between the worlds is lifted. Communicating with ancestors and departed loved ones is easy at this time, for they journey through this world on their way to the Summerlands. It is a time to study the Dark Mysteries and honor the Dark Mother and the Dark Father, symbolized by the Crone and her aged Consort.

Originally the "Feast of the Dead" was celebrated in Celtic countries by leaving food offerings on altars and doorsteps for the "wandering dead". Today a lot of practitioners still carry out that tradition. Single candles were lit and left in a window to help guide the spirits of ancestors and loved ones home. Extra chairs were set to the table and around the hearth for the unseen guest. Apples were buried along roadsides and paths for spirits who were lost or had no descendants to provide for them. Turnips were hollowed out and carved to look like protective spirits, for this was a night of magic and chaos. The Wee Folke became very active, pulling pranks on unsuspecting humans. Traveling after dark was was not advised. People dressed in white (like ghosts), wore disguises made of straw, or dressed as the opposite gender in order to fool the Nature spirits.

This was the time that the cattle and other livestock were slaughtered for eating in the ensuing winter months. Any crops still in the field on Samhain were considered taboo, and left as offerings to the Nature spirits. Bonfires were built, (originally called bone-fires, for after feasting, the bones were thrown in the fire as offerings for healthy and plentiful livestock in the New Year) and stones were marked with peoples names. Then they were thrown into the fire, to be retrieved in the morning. The condition of the retrieved stone foretold of that person's fortune in the coming year. Hearth fires were also lit from the village bonfire to ensure unity, and the ashes were spread over the harvested fields to protect and bless the land.

Various other names for this Greater Sabbat are Third Harvest, Samana, Day of the Dead, Old Hallowmas (Scottish/Celtic), Vigil of Saman, Shadowfest (Strega), and Samhuinn. Also known as All Hallow's Eve, (that day actually falls on November 7th), and Martinmas (that is celebrated November 11th), Samhain is now generally considered the Witch's New Year.

Symbolism of Samhain:
Third Harvest, the Dark Mysteries, Rebirth through Death.

Symbols of Samhain:
Gourds, Apples, Black Cats, Jack-O-Lanterns, Besoms.

Herbs of Samhain:
Mugwort, Allspice, Broom, Catnip, Deadly Nightshade, Mandrake, Oak leaves, Sage and Straw.

Foods of Samhain:
Turnips, Apples, Gourds, Nuts, Mulled Wines, Beef, Pork, Poultry.

Incense of Samhain:
Heliotrope, Mint, Nutmeg.

Colors of Samhain:
Black, Orange, White, Silver, Gold.

Stones of Samhain:
All Black Stones, preferably jet or obsidian.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This post is for all my friends and family back home. I miss you guys alot, I know we havn't been in touch as much as we like but I guess thats the way it goes sometimes. I just thought I do a quick post to say, Happy Thanksgiving and that I love and miss you guys very much. Guess thats what happens when you move 900miles from home. Please eat some turkey for me ^_^


Edit -> This is to cool! Check it out!

http://ted.com/tedtalks/tedtalksplayer.cfm?key=j_han&flashEnabled=1

Awww, hehe.

What Kind of Virgin Are You?

You are an IDEALISTIC VIRGIN.
Take this quiz!

Mental Maden Update!

I ment to do this eariler when it was done but my brain got side tracked.
A Good friend of mine updated her site and I just love it, you have to check it out!

http://mentalmaden.blogspot.com

*Does a Dance*

Letter from Positron (Matt Miller)
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Hey everyone!

I’m coming up for air to let you know about some of the impending stuff happening in the City of Heroes and City of Villains games. It’s been pretty crazy around here getting Issue 8 ready to hit Training Room, and we hope we can bring you all some exciting news about that in the very near future.

By now you may have read about Cryptic Studios and Microsoft’s upcoming new venture and we at Cryptic want to assure our loyal players that we and the good folks at our publisher, NCsoft, are fully committed to City of Heroes and City of Villains. We have a full team of programmers, artists, designers, and producers devoted to creating and maintaining the best experience in the “City of” world of games. This team is, and will remain completely separate from other teams working on other games at Cryptic. Like fantasy, sci-fi, and simulation, comic book heroes is its own genre, capable of supporting multiple titles. City of Heroes was created with a single purpose: bring the world of comic book heroes alive. With that in mind, Cryptic is investing resources into our “City of” team to fully realize its own unique vision.

I’d like to start out by mentioning Issue 8: To Protect and Serve. This is a hero-centric Issue that finally levels the playing field between Heroes and Villains. We have a ton of stuff being added with this issue that will please a variety of players. It begins the multi-year storyline that continues next year with Issue 9 (title to be announced). I9 brings with it a huge new gameplay system: Inventions. Players will be able to craft Enhancements and Costume pieces for their characters using recipes, and salvage that they find while adventuring.

Issue 9 will also have Statesman’s Task Force, the Hero equivalent to the Recluse Strike Force. Both of these mission chains are designed for eight max-level characters and have some of the best rewards in the game.

Issue 10 is a ways out, but it will bring us an update to an old familiar villain group. This group will have their power center altered and bring about massive changes to the game as a whole. Heroes and Villains will find themselves banding together against a common threat.

We will begin to reveal our plans for Issues 11 and beyond over the next year or so. We feel confident that you will be as excited about our plans as we are!

So as you can see, we at Cryptic and NCsoft have great plans for the future and want to keep making the “City of” games exciting and fresh. Our motto going forward is “Listen to the players and give them what they want (within reason, of course)”. Expect a lot of oft-requested features and ideas to be implemented in the upcoming issues!

Sincerely,

Matt Miller (Positron)

Info gathered from: www.cityofheroes.com

Lacuna Coil !

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Some Just Don't Get It

Music Video:A LITTLE BIT (by Jessica Simpson)

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I'm not the kind of girl to sit out on sidelines,
The kind of girl who doesn't say it straight from her mind.
You're gonna know all that I'm feeling on the inside.
I ain't into games, I don't wanna waste.
Any time and all the energy we could spend,
Being together boy forever you're my best friend.
I Got a little problem that I can't mend,
You抳e been taking me for granted you.

I don't wanna walk away from what we have, and you know it.
I'm not telling you all of this to make you mad.
It's not about whose right or wrong.
It's not about whose weak or strong.
It's about what I need to make this last.

A little more time, a little less wait.
A little more heart, a little less break.
Simple and true, what they say.
A little bit goes a long way.
A little less talk, a little more do.
A little more me, a little less you.
Baby at the end of the day,
A little bit goes a long way.

I need your heart.
I need your love.

Don't wanna end up in a tricky situation,
So I'm giving you my every indication.
We can work it out together stop the tension.
Try to understand, baby where I stand.
I love you and I'm trying to be gentle,
So let me break it down for you and make it simple.
I gave my heart so you know what's essential,
That you show a little love for me.

I don't wanna walk away or let u go and you know it.
I'm not telling you all of this to make you sad.
It's not about the tears we cry.
It's about how hard we try,
To give a little more and see the other side.

A little more time, a little less wait.
A little more heart, a little less break.
Simple and true, what they say.
A little bit goes a long way.
A little less talk, a little more do.
A little more me, a little less you.
Baby at the end of the day,
A little bit goes a long way.

And it hurts me, 'cause I care and I'm telling you why,
I'm unhappy so if you love me,
A little bit is not that much to ask to make things right.

Oh yeah, oh yeah, a little bit goes a long, long way
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit goes a long way.
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit goes a long, long way.

A little more time, a little less wait.
A little more heart, a little less break.
Simple and true, what they say.
A little bit goes a long way.
A little less talk, a little more do.
A little more me, a little less you.
Baby at the end of the day,
A little bit goes a long way.

A little more time, a little less wait.
A little more heart, a little less break.
Simple and true, what they say.
A little bit goes a long way.
A little less talk, a little more do.
A little more me, a little less you.
Baby at the end of the day,
A little bit goes a long way.

These Cute Msgs Are For Someone Very Close To Me, Who I Love Very Much, You Know Who You Are!

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey

Name: Tina

Birthday: December 7, 1981

Birthplace: London, Canada

Current Location: Southwestern, USA

Eye Color: blue-gray

Hair Color: Blonde

Height: 5'4"

Right Handed or Left Handed: right

Your Heritage: German, Russian, British, American, Canadian

The Shoes You Wore Today: my pink flipflops

Your Weakness: Letting anger, pain and depression build up inside until I get really pissed off and explode out of nowhere.

Your Fears: Failure, not being happy, being alone... few things

Your Perfect Pizza: Chicken, Broccoli and Mushrooms OR and Mexican Pizza!

Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Cleaning the house and doing some remodeling

Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL, LMAO, ROFL

Thoughts First Waking Up: Please Don't say i gotta go to work today, i wanna clean! (sad but true, lol)

Your Best Physical Feature: My eyes and smile i been told.

Your Bedtime: Whenever...I have a crazy schedule.

Your Most Missed Memory: I don't know.

Pepsi or Coke: Neither..I rarely drink pop. And when I do, it's usually diet rite.

MacDonalds or Burger King: Havn't had them in along time

Single or Group Dates: Single

Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton

Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate!

Cappuccino or Coffee: Cappuccino.

Do you Smoke: no, not any more!

Do you Swear: yes..mostly when I'm mad.

Do you Sing: YUP.

Do you Shower Daily: yes.

Have you Been in Love: yes still am!

Do you want to go to College: I used too but now... no need too, i dont think.

Do you want to get Married: I am right now!

Do you belive in yourself: Sometimes

Do you get Motion Sickness: Not anymore....I Don't think.

Do you think you are Attractive: Sometimes

Are you a Health Freak: All depends

Do you get along with your Parents: HELL NO!

Do you like Thunderstorms: Hell yeah...my favorite.

Do you play an Instrument: Not currently.....I played the bass drum in school, guitar, drums and keyboard in the band i was in, in highschool.

In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: no

In the past month have you Smoked: no

In the past month have you been on Drugs: no

In the past month have you gone on a Date: yes, all the time with hubby

In the past month have you gone to a Mall: yeah

In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No

In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No, it looks gross, wont touch it either.

In the past month have you been on Stage: no

In the past month have you been Dumped: no

In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: no

In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no

Ever been Drunk: yes, many of times.

Ever been called a Tease: All the time.

Ever been Beaten up: no

Ever Shoplifted: when i was like 8

How do you want to Die: In my sleep with my hubby next to me as we take our last breaths together.

What do you want to be when you Grow Up: I'm already grown up..... I would love to be a full time mom which I am working towards right now

What country would you most like to Visit: Italy or Japan.

In a Boy/Girl..

Favourite Eye Color: I love my hubby eyes!

Favourite Hair Color: Not picky, my hubby has salt & pepper hair kinda

Short or Long Hair: *shurgs* dont matter

Height: taller than me...LOL

Weight: Don't matter.

Best Clothing Style: *shrugs*.

Number of Drugs I have taken: Depends on what you are asking.....illegal, prescription, or alcohol.

Number of CDs I own: Where to start counting.. i mean i have music and game CDs.

Number of Piercings: 4 in my ears.

Number of Tattoos: None.

Number of things in my Past I Regret: A few.....but 1 that I regret the most and I beat myself up over it but oh well, its the past now and things are looking to a great future, which im happy and excited about.

Mabon

Mabon
Autumn Equinox, 2nd Harvest, September 21st

Mabon, (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon, or MAH-bawn) is the Autumn Equinox. The Autumn Equinox divides the day and night equally, and we all take a moment to pay our respects to the impending dark. We also give thanks to the waning sunlight, as we store our harvest of this year's crops. The Druids call this celebration, Mea'n Fo'mhair, and honor the The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to trees. Offerings of ciders, wines, herbs and fertilizer are appropriate at this time. Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone, and her consort the God as he prepares for death and re-birth.

Various other names for this Lesser Wiccan Sabbat are The Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Alben Elfed (Caledonii), or Cornucopia. The Teutonic name, Winter Finding, spans a period of time from the Sabbat to Oct. 15th, Winter's Night, which is the Norse New Year.

At this festival it is appropriate to wear all of your finery and dine and celebrate in a lavish setting. It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare for the winding down of the year at Samhain. It is a time to finish old business as we ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection.


Symbolism of Mabon:
Second Harvest, the Mysteries, Equality and Balance.

Symbols of Mabon:
wine, gourds, pine cones, acorns, grains, corn, apples, pomegranates, vines such as ivy, dried seeds, and horns of plenty.

Herbs of Maybon:
Acorn, benzoin, ferns, grains, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, rose, sage, solomon's seal, tobacco, thistle, and vegetables.

Foods of Mabon:
Breads, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Incense of Mabon:
Autumn Blend-benzoin, myrrh, and sage.

Colors of Mabon:
Red, orange, russet, maroon, brown, and gold.

Stones of Mabon:
Sapphire, lapis lazuli, and yellow agates.

Activities of Mabon:
Making wine, gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods, walking in the woods, scattering offerings in harvested fields, offering libations to trees, adorning burial sites with leaves, acorns, and pine cones to honor those who have passed over.

Spellworkings of Mabon:
Protection, prosperity, security, and self-confidence. Also those of harmony and balance.

Deities of Mabon:
Goddesses-Modron, Morgan, Epona, Persephone, Pamona and the Muses. Gods-Mabon, Thoth, Thor, Hermes, and The Green Man.

Mabon is considered a time of the Mysteries. It is a time to honor Aging Deities and the Spirit World. Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests, whether they be from toiling in our gardens, working at our jobs, raising our families, or just coping with the hussle-bussle of everyday life. May your Mabon be memorable, and your hearts and spirits be filled to overflowing!

Sailor Moon - My Only Love

This has always been one of my fav shows of all time, this is from part of my all time fav eposode!

Adorable Babies!!

This is so cute! Now If I do Have all 4 at once, this is a priceless kodak moment for sure!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcCZABr_G1k

Talking Cats!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSB4J6tj27A

MORTAL COMBAT!

This Video is really well done I think *smiles*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FheI0auVl7Y

City Of Heroes!!

THANK-YOU!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVKDMHalNAc

KILL STEALER!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXpfI6oljlY

BUG!! FUNNY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8NG9oMp_yY

POCKET D!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrkG5P2iLxs

I FOUND THIS WELL DONE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wkr31uTI1Q

Continued..........?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKPyMXAi-dY

NUMA NUMA!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gg5LOd_Zus

FAV VID/SONG! PLZ WATCH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au2-lnaMb3E

I am Tossing Out That Bag In My Fridge As You Read This ~ Better Safe Then Sorry I Always Say!

WASHINGTON - An outbreak of E. coli in eight states has left at least one person dead and 50 others sick, federal health officials said Thursday in warning consumers nationwide not to eat bagged fresh spinach.

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The death occurred in Wisconsin, where 20 people were made ill, state officials said. The outbreak has sickened others — eight of them seriously — in Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon and Utah, according to federal health officials.

In California, state health officials were investigating a possible case that could be linked to the outbreak and warned consumers not to eat the produce.

FDA officials do not know the source of the outbreak other than it appears to be linked to bagged fresh spinach. "We're advising people not to eat it," said Dr. David Acheson of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

The outbreak has affected a mix of ages, but most of the cases have involved women, Acheson told reporters in a conference call. He had no further information on the person who died.

The five confirmed patients in Oregon were females who ranged in age from 8 to 62, said Dr. Bill Keene, an epidemiologist with the Oregon Department of Human Services. The cases originated between Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, he said, and were linked to the spinach but not to a specific brand.

"People have either varying or no recollection of the brand they purchased," Keene said.

In Michigan, two adults and a child were sickened, a state health official said. Connecticut reported one case.

"We're telling people if they have bagged produce and they feel like it's a risk, throw it out," Michigan Department of Community Health spokesman T.J. Bucholz said. "If they feel like they have to eat it, wash it first in warm water."

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare was advising people to exercise caution as it tried to gather more information, spokesman Ross Mason said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Wisconsin health officials alerted the FDA about the outbreak Wednesday. Preliminary analysis suggests the same bug is responsible for the outbreak in all eight states.

The warning applied to consumers nationwide because of uncertainty over the origin of the tainted spinach and how widely it was distributed.

Health officials do not know of any link to a specific growing region, grower, brand or supplier, Acheson said.

He said reports of infections have been growing.

"It's increasing by the day," Acheson said. "We may be at the peak, we may not be."

Amy Philpott, a spokeswoman for the United Fresh Produce Association, said that it's possible the cause of the outbreak won't be known for some time, even after its source is determined.

"Our industry is very concerned," she said. "We're taking this very seriously."

E. coli causes diarrhea, often with bloody stools. Most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, although some people — including the very young and old — can develop a form of kidney failure that often leads to death.

Anyone who has gotten sick after eating raw packaged spinach should contact a doctor, officials said.

Other bagged vegetables, including prepackaged salads, apparently are not affected. In general, however, washing all bagged vegetables is recommended.

E. coli lives in the intestines of cattle and other animals and typically is linked to contamination by fecal material. It causes an estimated 73,000 cases of infection, including 61 deaths, each year in the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sources of the bacterium include uncooked produce, raw milk, unpasteurized juice, contaminated water and meat, especially undercooked or raw hamburger, the agency says on its Web site.

In December 2005, an E. coli outbreak sickened at least eight children in Washington state. Officials traced the outbreak to unpasteurized milk from a dairy that had been ordered to stop distributing raw milk.

Last October, the FDA warned people not to eat certain Dole prepackaged salads that were connected to an outbreak of E. coli infections in Minnesota. At least 11 people were sickened.

In 1993, a major E. coli outbreak sickened about 700 people and killed four who ate undercooked Jack in the Box hamburgers in Washington state. That outbreak led to tighter Agriculture Department safety standards for meat and poultry producers.

5 YEARS ON - A TRIBUTE TO WTC 9|11

Issue 8: To Protect and Serve - City of Villains®, City of Heroes®

Issue 8: To Protect and Serve, the eighth free expansion since the launch of City of Heroes® in April 2004, introduces a host of innovative features, gameplay improvements and player programs. Issue 7: Destiny Manifest allowed villains to wreak havoc in the PvP zone Recluse's Victory and physics-filled Mayhem Missions. Now it's the Heroes' turn to take back the streets!

Safeguard Missions (Heroes only)
Vandals are creating mayhem and destroying Paragon City while high profile villains are attempting major bank heists! Emergency broadcasts from the new Police Band scanners (see below) call Heroes to action, resulting in a frantic new twist on Mayhem Missions. Heroes must stop the mayhem (in massively destructive versions of Paragon City zones) and prevent the heists from occurring.

Police Band (Heroes only)
Offering similar functionality to the Newspaper Missions in City of Villains®, new Police contacts throughout various Hero zones grant Heroes Police Band access, opening a plethora of new missions and rewards.

Pocket D Arenas (Heroes and Villains)
For the first time, Heroes and Villains can officially battle each other using Arena kiosks set within the neutral ground of the Pocket D nightclub.

Faultline Reborn (Heroes only)
Faultline transforms from a hazard zone to a city zone! Paragon City's Measure X has passed, reconstruction of Faultline has begun, and the effort has revealed some major surprises.

Veteran Rewards Program (Heroes and Villains)
Launching together with Issue 8, the Veteran Rewards Program retroactively* rewards City of Heroes and City of Villains players for their past active playing time. Specifically, for each increment of three months played, players will unlock special costumes powers, badges, and more! The program is retroactive by player account and rewards will be applicable to all characters within each respective account. (yayayyayayay!!! OMG!),

*This means time that players have already played counts towards their rewards!

Now this is my question.... WHEN? and im excited to see faultline reborn! now when is boomtown going to be reborn too? *grin* (Info gathered from www.cityofheroes.com)

Not Sure What To Post

But I thought ..........

0_0

Its already almost September, geeeeeez!

My Love Story!

*** I got married On Valentines day 2005 To my wonderful husband! Who I love very much.. We met on a online game back in September of 2004 thanks to our awesome friend we met in game as well! & City Of heroes * The Game * But it was funny cause at that time he was playing a female charter as most men do. Reason why? I don't know most do because they say they rather watch a female characters ass running then a males which I could understand. But it was funny because I thought he was a chick =oP Opps! My bad?! Its funny cause he is another me and i am another him just the male female difference and everyone says and agrees ... hehe ... Im so happy and yet so spoiled he is to of course.

Well one day after months and months of talking daily 2-4-6-8+ hrs a day on the chat and phone he had said that he would buy me a bus ticket to come the USA to visit and told that he loved me once again.. he secretly planned to purpose to me on Valentines day over dinner I didn't know this at all! ... But I didn't matter I was taking that bus! So I then jumped on the bus and headed over the border. Well before I did I called everyone I could get ahold of to say goodbye and that I would be back soon. Most I got ahold of thought I was OUT OF MY MIND! Well I called my best friend because I knew if i left and didn't say bye and something happened she would find some way to hunt me down and strangle me herself. But sadly at that time I got the machine. So I left a msg. Well it sucked anyways because when I got to the border I didn't know about all the proper paperwork. Usually when i went to the USA all i needed was my birth certificate little did i know i needed rent receipts, work statements etc to prove i was coming back to Canada.. Because after 9/11 It got more strict. Well when we looked to see what I needed to cross on the government website all it said was birth certifacate... BUT! The Website wasn't UPDATED I was informed in quite sometime! But they where just doing there jobs I understand and I am not worried. =)

Well when I got back into Canada I called him from a payphone crying cause I wanted him to know what had happened. Well I was downtown in my city tears frozen to my face because it was WAY BELOW 0 degrees at this time. He told me, " Don't worry get home where its warm and I love you and that we will get though this." We talked for a few hours after a while when i got home on the phone AFTER my roomate went to work. He said he was going to see about taking a 20hr bus ride to come up and see me. I told him he was crazy! But I knew he was crazy for me! hehe =) as i was crazy for him and we are still crazy but anyways ... We then went to bed and i woke up the next day to a msg on my PC saying " Gone 2 dads to see about a rental car " Then my friend that i met in game msg'd me and told me he was planning to drive up to Canada to see me and he wouldn't leave without me. I was like OMG okay.... She said, " If this/that isn't true love I don't know what is chickie."

So sure enough when he got back he messaged me and told me he got a car. I told him okay. Drive safe, Love you and all that good mushy stuff. =) So he drove 14hrs to come spend the weekend with me then try to take me back to the USA to meet his parents. Well on the weekend I showed him around town. We had fun. We went out to dinner with my 2 best friends we did a bunch of things. =) Then the one night in the hotel room he says lets get married Monday since it's Valentines day and all... I didn't know what to say but YES! I know we talked about it before but it seemed so right for the both of us because of the timing and because we are so much in love. Then he said, "Valentines Day I sure wont forget our anniverary now! And if I do you can kick my ass." I started laughing. Well after we got married we said our last goodbyes and headed for the border and from there it was a long 14hr drive back. We stopped to visit our friend that we met in game for the first time and her daughter and her husband then after we left. We then looked on happy and excited to see what would happen next and sure enough! We get alot of excitement everyday!

City Of Villains

The Name .... Captain Noire
Where am I from?
What does it matter ....
All you need to know is that Natasha Snow and her Captain Snow *grumbles* are my worst enemies. I was to be along side of Captain Snow's side when he was shipping that cargo. But NO Natasha had to step in! It was totally NOT FAIR!
Oh well no matter *smirks with a evil grin* I now have my own ship and I command everyone on it. I am the Captain Noire of the seas pirate I am and you bow to me *grins*
Now shoo *waves hand to shoo you off* let me sleep! *grumbles and falls to sleep*

(More updates to come)

Reasons to allow drinking at work

The below are valid reasons as to why drinking should be allowed at work. If you use them wisely, you may even be able to convince your boss into allowing alcohol.

1. It's an incentive to show up.

2. It reduces stress.

3. It leads to more honest communications.

4. It reduces complaints about low pay.

5. It cuts down on time off because you can work with a hangover.

6. Employees tell management what they think, not what management wants to hear.

7. It helps save on heating costs in the winter.

8. It encourages carpooling.

9. Increases job satisfaction because if you have a bad job you don't care.

10. It eliminates vacations because people would rather come to work.

11. It makes fellow employees look better.

12. It makes the cafeteria food taste better.

13. Bosses are more likely to hand out raises when they are wasted.

14. Salary negotiations are a lot more profitable.

15. If something does something stupid on the job, it will be quickly forgotten.

Isn't To Much To Ask Is It? (For A Laugh)

What I Want In A Man!

Original List:

1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer thing
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
10. An imaginative, romantic lover



What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32)

1. Nice looking
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries
10. Seeks romance at least once a week



What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42)

1. Not too ugly
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends



What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52)

1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting
5. Doesn't retell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends



What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62)

1. Doesn't scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he's laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it's the weekend



What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72)

1. Breathing
2. Doesn't miss the toilet.

OMG I LOVE THIS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS10iEz3aV4

Lughnasadh / Lammas !!

July 31st Lughnasadh / Lammas


Lughnasadh means the funeral games of Lugh (pronounced Loo), referring to Lugh, the Irish sun god. However, the funeral is not his own, but the funeral games he hosts in honor of his foster-mother Tailte. For that reason, the traditional Tailtean craft fairs and Tailtean marriages (which last for a year and a day) are celebrated at this time.

This day originally coincided with the first reapings of the harvest. It was known as the time when the plants of spring wither and drop their fruits or seeds for our use as well as to ensure future crops.

As autumn begins, the Sun God enters his old age, but is not yet dead. The God symbolically loses some of his strength as the Sun rises farther in the South each day and the nights grow longer.

The Christian religion adopted this theme and called it 'Lammas ', meaning 'loaf-mass ', a time when newly baked loaves of bread are placed on the altar. An alternative date around August 5 (Old Lammas), when the sun reaches 15 degrees Leo, is sometimes employed by Covens.

Traditional Foods:
Apples, Grains, Breads and Berries.

Herbs and Flowers:
All Grains, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sloe, Crab Apples, Pears.

Incense:
Aloes, Rose, Sandalwood.

Sacred Gemstone:
Carnelian.

Special Activities:
As summer passes, many Pagans celebrate this time to remember its warmth and bounty in a celebrated feast shared with family or Coven members. Save and plant the seeds from the fruits consumed during the feast or ritual. If they sprout, grow the plant or tree with love and as a symbol of your connection with the Lord and Lady. Walk through the fields and orchards or spend time along springs, creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes reflecting on the bounty and love of the Lord and Lady.

Blessed Be!

Blonde Joke! (Im blonde too)

Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch.

Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from re-possessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull from the stockyard in a far town so that they can breed their own stock. They only have $600 left.

Upon leaving, the brunette tells her sister, "When I get there,if I decide to buy the bull, I'll contact you to drive out after me and haul it home."

The brunette arrives at the stockyard, inspects the bull, and decides she wants to buy it. The man tells her that he will sell it for $599, no less.

After paying him, she drives to the nearest town to send her sister a telegram to tell her the news.

She walks into the telegraph office, and says, "I want to send a telegram to my sister telling her that I've bought a bull for our ranch. I need her to hitch the trailer to our pickup truck and drive out here so we can haul it home."

The telegraph operator explains that he'll be glad to help her,then adds, "It's just 99 cents a word."

Well, after paying for the bull, the brunette only has $1 left. She realizes that she'll only be able to send her sister one word.

After a few minutes of thinking, she nods and says, "I want you to send her the word "comfortable."

The operator shakes his head. "How is she ever going to know that you want her to hitch the trailer to your pickup truck and drive out here to haul that bull back to your ranch if you send her just the word "comfortable?"

The brunette explains, "My sister's blonde. The word's big. She'll read it very slowly..........com-for-da-bull !!!

The Price of Love...........

The Price of Love

A housewife takes a lover during the day, while her husband is at work.
Unknown to her, her 9-year-old son was hiding in the closet.

Her husband came home unexpectedly, so she hid her lover in the closet.

The boy now has company.

Boy: "Dark in here."

Man: "Yes it is."

Boy: "I have a baseball."

Man: "That's nice."

Boy: "Want to buy it?"

Man: "No, thanks."

Boy: "My dad's outside."

Man: "OK, how much?"

Boy: "$250."

In the next few weeks, it happens again that the boy and the mom's lover
are again in the closet together.

Boy: "Dark in here."

Man: "Yes, it is."

Boy: "I have a baseball glove."

Man: "How much?"

Boy: "$750."

Man: "Fine."

A few days later, the father says to the boy, "Grab your glove.
Let's go outside and toss the baseball."

The boy says, "I can't. I sold them."

The father asks: "How much did you sell them for?"

The son says, "$1,000."

The father says, "That's terrible to overcharge your friends like that.

That is way more than those two things cost.

I'm going to take you to church and make you confess."

They go to church and the father alerts the priest, and makes the little
boy sit in the confession booth and closes the door.

The boy says, "Dark in here."

The priest says, "Don't start that shit again."

OMG! This is bad!

There was this couple that had been married for 20 years. Every time they made love the husband always insisted on turning off the light.

Well, after 20 years the wife felt this was ridiculous. She figured she would break him out of this crazy habit. So one night, while they were in the middle of a wild, screaming, romantic session, she turned on the lights.

She looked down... and saw her husband was holding a battery-operated leisure device... a vibrator! Soft, wonderful and larger than a real one. She went completely ballistic.

You impotent bastard," She screamed at him, "how could you be lying to me all of these years? You better explain yourself!"

The husband looks her straight in the eyes and says; calmly: "I'll explain the toy . . . you explain the kids."

Prison Vs. Work

Prison vs. Work

Just in case you ever get these two environments mixed up, this should make things a little bit clearer.

IN PRISON..........you spend the majority of your time in an 10X10 cell.
AT WORK............you spend the majority of your time in an 8X8 cubicle.

IN PRISON.........you get three meals a day.
AT WORK...........you get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.

IN PRISON..........you get time off for good behavior.
AT WORK............you get more work for good behavior.

IN PRISON.........the guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you.
AT WORK............you must often carry a security card and open all the doors for yourself.

IN PRISON..........you can watch TV and play games.
AT WORK...........you could get fired for watching T V and playing games.

IN PRISON..... ...you get your own toilet.
AT WORK..........you have to share the toilet with some people who pee on the seat.

IN PRISON..........they allow your family and friends to visit.
AT WORK............you aren't even supposed to speak to your family.

IN PRISON.........all expenses are paid by the taxpayers with no work required.
AT WORK............you get to pay all your expenses to go to work, and they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.

IN PRISON..........you spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out.
AT WORK ...........you spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars.

IN PRISON .........you must deal with sadistic fellow prisoners.
AT WORK...........they are called co-workers.

I Wish I Had This Kinda Moneys!

I am worth $764,000 on HumanForSale.com

TAKE THE QUIZ!

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

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)
Take this quiz!

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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

What's Your Inner Eye Color?

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.

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)

FUNNY AS SHIT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwEYT3KEj10

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?"

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.

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....