I haven't been here in so long, I don't even know where to start! Gods, it took me 4 tries to get my user name and password right. LOL I'm bored out of my skull; haven't worked since last Saturday, have no money, not a lot of work ahead of me either. I may have to resort to getting a second job if things don't pick up real soon, like by March. Winter's been mild, as these things go. Rumour is, February is gonna be like January was supposed to be. That's not good news. Happily, we're getting along really well these days, and we're healthy. I guess, as far as the important things go, we're fine. :-)
Gods, it's been forever since I wrote in here - so long that, I temporarily forgot my user name and password! Obviously, I remembered it, but geesh... Anyway - there has been a lot of flooding around us due to Frances and Ivan, but it's mostly south of here. My home county (Belmont County in Ohio) has had horrible flooding and mudslides. Wheeling Island is, for now, again part of the Ohio River, and people are floating around in canoes in some of the streets in Wheeling (W.Va.). In other words, I'm glad I live where I do, and I really feel for the folks who are struggling due to the weather that's hit us lately. Let's see - work's really picked up, which means money, which means I'm happy cuz I don't have to worry about getting my bills paid. My men are all fine -things ebb and flow, as life will do, but overall, it's all good. My friends seem to be doing well, too. There's some shit happening in my hubby's family, but no family is without it. So that's what's up with me for now. Blessed Equinox!
Hard to believe I haven't written anything for close to 2 months! Hmmm, let's see - work is picking up, happily. BJ and I are doing better than we have in a long long time, and that's a good thing, too. H and I are kind of at a stand-still, but that's OK, too. He's been running around this week with a friend of ours, who is up visiting, and they seem to be having a good time, so I'm happy for both of them. We all went out Monday night, and Wednesday night, and will all be out again tonight. Big Fun! The weather has been iffy - too much rain, but we haven't let that stop us. If we did, we'd never do anything but sit in the house and whine. No one has died lately; in fact,it's been a fairly quiet summer so far. Ty and I are going to the last day of the Medieval Faire on Sunday - it's Highland Games weeked, which means lots of well-muscled, half-naked, sweaty men in kilts. YUMMMMMMMMMM Well worth the entrance fee. :-) So that's about it - all in all, life is good, and I'm feeling quite blessed. Oh yeah - I have gotten to see lots of bands this summer - Saliva, for free, in June,and Tantric, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and The Dead, within about 3 weeks of each other, in July (how's THAT for diversity? LOL). We may see some blues guy Monday. And there's a possibility we'll see Peter Frampton and Mark Farner (of Grand Funk Railroad fame - I had a huge crush on him back in the early 70s) in September. I'm loving this!
Well, H is in Sandusky, partying with people he hasn't seen in many many years, he's picking out a new bike this weekend,also (gotta love that brotherhood!!). I'm so happy for him, I could scream. BJ and I are riding to a friend's son's graduation open house later today, with T & E, then we're going to Warren's new amphitheatre to see a blues/swing band from Cleveland (their name escapes me). And it's free, my favorite price. For a change, it isn't raining! Had to watch the whole Reagan funeral; it was sort of like a car wreck - didn't want to look, couldn't tear myself away. Ron and Nancy's relationship was so much like my maternal grandparents', and I think that's what most of the pull to watch was about. The whole thing broke my heart; I know what loss is. Don't have to agree with someone's politics to know Great Love when I see it. We should all be so blessed. Time to go clean up my messy house. I should do something with my toenail polish, too, it's looking a bit ragged.
One more thing - my mama would've been 75 today, were she still alive. Happy Birthday, Mama! I love you, and I miss you, and I'm really glad I have something happy to think about today, instead of spending all day missing you.
It's OVER!!! H., due to the National Day Of Mourning tomorrow, is being cut loose by the feds even as I type, a day early! I'm just waiting for his call, so we can go out to breakfast and celebrate. Man, what a long 8 years! I know he's ecstatic. I'm bouncing back and forth between doing a Happy Dance, and being really emotional. Whatever this all means for our friendship, I'm bound and determined that any changes will all be for the good. I wish I did change better; even being a Gemini,I have a tough time with change. Most of the problem now is complete irrationality, but then, that's me. At least I know I'm irrational! haha So congrats to my dear, dear friend - it's nice to have him back in our world again.
It was a good birthday - H was with me for the first time in many many years, along with about a dozen other people I love. The food was good, I got quite drunk, and the weather even behaved itself! H has 3 more days in federal custody, and come Friday, will be a free man, except for being on paper for at least a year. Hallelujah!!! There were times, in the last 8 years, that it seemed like this day would never come. Looks like he's found a truck driving job, too, starting Monday, and may have a place to live lined up, so things are moving right along. I have 4 massages scheduled for this week, so far; may get a few more before I'm done. BJ was finally able to start tilling the garden. It looks like he'll be ready to plant by Wednesday. And Ty will be moving into her new house this month; she's got a pool! I'm moving in with her. haha Life's looking good - I think it's going to be an awesome summer.
Well, I will be 48 in 5 days. That would be two years away from 50. It would also be the same age my mother became a widow. I try not to dwell on that. My friends are already ribbing me about my age; I told H tonight to feel free, I'm so delighted to be alive, nothing he, or anyone else can say, is going to really bother me. He just chuckled. I'm asking my friends to come out Sunday afternoon and drink beer and eat good food with me. I hope they can all make it, even though I know there will be a few who can't, for one reason or another. But H is finally finally here!!!!!!! How can my b'day be anything but marvelous, knowing that? And finally, work has picked up, at least for the moment - I did 4 massages today, have 3 for tomorrow! When it rains, it pours (to which my bog of a front yard can attest). Next week isn't looking too bad, either. Now, to get my patio cleaned up, my planters put together, and decide what kind of goodies, besides my cake, I'm gonna make for Sunday.
My my, what a totally sensual day! Woke up about 10, hit the shower, drank some coffee and read the paper and my email, as usual. headed to H's, with my vest and some patches he's sewing on it for me, he measured me for my new belt, and, and... I'm really getting to like this afternoon delight thing. Then, as if that wasn't enough (is it ever??), I got a 90 minute massage with Santana in the background. Had Mexican - OK, Taco Bell, that's not real Mexican - , did 25 minutes on the treadmill, took another quick shower, and spent the evening going back and forth between American Idol and the country music award show. Talk about decadent. Speaking of which, the new Hershey Kisses with caramel in them are amazing. All in all, it's been one hell of a day. And for a change, I mean that in a good way.
Good weekend - partied in Lake County with friends who make me feel like the most Important Person On Earth, and the party wasn't even for me! Great food, awesome conversation, a couple of women is amazing shoes. Bj even went! We left early, his back was still a mess, but he went and that's what matters. Yesterday,well, Sunday, dinner with H and L and H. Excellent food, as always, watched "Pearl Harbor" on the big screen w/surround sound, finally. Awesome movie. BJ wanted to be there, still hurting too much, so we made him up a real yummy care package of everything we ate, except the scallops, cuz we ate all of those. D says she can't put her finger on it, I looked "luminous", did I get laid or what? hahahahaha Well, I certainly do more than I did for a very long time, and I feel way more desired, and maybe I am just one of those women who need 2 men to be happy. H only has 17 more days in custody; once he's basically free, everything will shift again. Should be interesting. And I'm excited as hell for him. Can't wait to get drunk with him. So work is slow, but overall, Life Is Good.
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