Live like there's no tomorrow

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I'm starting a new career and I have to get a license through the state. I'm looking for people in the Kansas City area who could help me with some field training by sitting through a presentation with me and my friend, Donna who is training me.
I have openings next week on Mon. and Thur. night or if you'd like to come to an information meeting instead, they are on Tues. and Fri. nights.
Drop me a line for time and location info.

I've just finished my second training meeting and I need to set up 3 appointments for next week. I have thur. and sat. open. Anyone living in the KCMO area who can help me out, PLEASE let me know. It will only take about 30min-1hr. for me to go through my presentation with you.
Thanks!

I'm always amazed at how easily he can restore my sense of calm, how effortlessly he can return me from the edge of chaos to a sea of total tranquility without even giving it a second thought. One would think after nearly 8 years, we won't be like this with each other anymore especially since we haven't been a couple in over 3 years, but we are.
People come into my live for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I'm beginning to think he might fall into the last category.

I'm going to fire my writers, the ones who apparently are in charge of the script for my life. It's amusing to a point, but now John is telling people that I gave him HIV! I do have to laugh at this one a little because I have an HIV test done every six months whether I think I need to or not. Just for the record, the closest thing to a STD I've ever had was curable with antibiotics several years ago.

Here's my last blog post from myspace:
I know most people do their big cleaning thing in the spring, but I prefer to do mine in the Dog Days of summer. That way I can sit back and enjoy the fall. Anyway, I've been cleaning out my house and clearing out my life. I banish all negativity (as much as possible) and have accomplished more with my life in the past week than I have in the last 6 months! I am now down to only 3 sewing projects and completed 2 other sewing projects and 2 jewlery projects. I'm in the proccess of setting up a photoshoot for this weekend and hope to finally get pics from some previous projects from a few years back. I also just got the ok to return to my regular exercise routine! Aerobics, weights, and yoga! YA!

And here's the comments that were left:
I guess what John and Gretchen said was true. They really didn't mean anything to you. Glad I never met you.
Posted by Johnny Blade on 13 Aug 06 Sunday at 4:35 AM

i am offended that you did not care for them.
Posted by Reverend Kristen on 14 Aug 06 Monday at 11:16 AM

I find this very interesting when compared to comments left here by people who know John and Gretchen as well. It really doesn't matter what I do. If I respond honestly, it will most likely be seen as sarcasm rather than sincere. If I don't respond at all then they were right all along. I'm going with the second, mostly because the first would require effort I don't have to spare at the momment. Also, I have been told that my children are no longer welcome at Slay the Dragon, my money's no good there. I'm just crying huge tears over that as well.

So last Fri. my son James and their daughter Sheala get int o this fight where James tries to choke her. John has a fit and says that my son is no longer allowed anywhere near his daughter. I understand this. I don't blame him. I just don't understand how we were going to have any kind of relationship if our children aren't allowed to be around each other. So I took the weekend to try to let things cool off a bit, stayed at my house and had my mom watch the kids while I was at work. That was a mistake! I get a phone call from Gretchen saying we need to talk (this on Sun)So I agree. I get there and they're all "why are you pulling away?" and John's all talking about giving up his faith(which he's done before more than once). I try to explain to them that no matter I may feel about them, the fact that our kids aren't going to be around each other, per their decision pretty much means I can't be with them. They didn't get that. Gretchen even asked me after taking me home "Can we still call you our girlfriend?" I tried to be as nice as I could about it, but my kids will ALWAYS win over any relationship with ANYONE! Did they really think I was going to give up my entire life just to be with them?
Anyway, the name calling has now begun and I have received one nasty e-mail from John, half of which makes no since at all. Apparently they're splitting up and it's entirely MY FAULT. Just for the record, I don't feel one ounce of guilt.

It started with the spiced rum. Then the pineapple rum, mango rum, coconut rum, orange rum, apple rum, dark rum, clear rum... Does anyone notice a pattern here? Anyway, if anyone is wondering where I am in cyberspace, go to http://www.pyracy.com .I'm usually on the plunder board, or rable rousing, or pirate pop...one of those.

After having a long talk with the Mr.&Mrs. it turns out that they had already decided that I should be in charge of the household finances when we move in together. After all, I'm a single mother with two kids, own a townhouse, and work 29 hours a week and still manage to pay all my bills. We also talked about the other stuff I was having concerns about. It's not that I expect them to share my beliefs or agree with me about everything, it was just the way things were coming across. They have both made a concerted effort to be more aware of how they come across at times. All and all things are much better and I'm once again in my happy place.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest will be playing at the Englewood Theatre 10917 Winner Road in Independence starting July 7th (of course). I thought it would be wicked cool if a bunch of us could show up in costume for this. Here's the link for all the info! http://www.fineartsgroup.com/
Drop me an email if you think you can make it, or just leave a comment here. Thanks!