What dreams have been...

A reminisce of the past few days…

Saturday 18th SICKBAY 101 Spent the whole day hibernating in my bed… Could not stand the light. The mage passed by and took me to the pharmacy to get some meds for my allergy/cold thinguie… Went back to my bed as soon as I was in my homy ground.

Sunday 19th SICKBAY 102 More sleeping, more meds, more pain… Same old, same old. Not in the mood for people or for anything at all… Just laying in bed, in darkness… It was nice while it lasted. I guess that in reality it was a body-break… my body making me stop and simply rest and sleep it all out. So much for that… what I slept and rested on this weekend was more than drained by the week ahead…

Monday 20th Still in sick mode. I really have no idea of what happened this day… Sheesh! That codeine medicine really screws you up!

Tuesday 21th CAR BLUES and HAPPY FEET The day were my starter almost died and where the mage cracked up, o algo. The day began really early, as I had many things in my agenda… but when I got to my car to actually get off the house it wouldn’t start. After almost 15 minutes of troubleshooting the engine, it had mercy on my pitiful attempts and finally started up. Went to pick up the mage so he would tell me where I could find an electro-mechanic to solve my car’s problem… So, left the car in the middle of a city’s car place and walked the walk towards a hearty breakfast. It occurred to me that I actually had an eye doctor appointment so I went with the change of script and went to the eye doctor… Good news is my eyes are ok, less astigmatism than the usual and same nearsightedness… Went on to the bank, the mage performed some magic tricks and so back to the car place, where Ravy was happy after a new change… From there to pay the month’s loans and to take auntie to her bank and to grocery hunt. After arriving almost at night, lunch. The mage took me to see Happy Feet and yes, it is a happy movie indeed… Well, happy in matters of music, a bit moody about the being an outsider fact… which got to us in some ways… not so bad, mind you. So, the mage took me for a small trek through Joyuda finishing up in our house. After a while doing what we do best, talking and talking and talking, I remembered my cel was in silent mode. Realized that I had 10 missing calls from Groundel, so landed at the hospital at midnight with a healthy treat. The half-orc seemed to cheer up a bit…

Wednesday 22th IT WAS THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING… And all through the house was madness… Ugh! Got up in time to get the special bandages for Groundel, find out where in blazes is the home where they are keeping my grandfather and visit him, and had lunch with the mage. Went to get some lights and check some prices, and got a salad for the half-orc. Visited Groundel in the afternoon, watched X-Files & Charmed and some comedies. At home, checked some auctions, waited for the mage to arrive… And soon it was past midnight. Since I got a small toy, a brand new iPod, that I kept on checking and tweaking it until 5am… yes, I was stressed because somehow I put it in German… nevermind THAT… so, yup, went to sleep at that time.

Thursday 23rd THANKSGIVING DAY The day that turkeys all over the world fear… Well, in my case, not only turkeys… By 8:00am there were noises in the house… I knew, my greatest fear, the worst nightmare… People visiting and staying for the whole freakin’ day… Mommy, her bf, my granny… enough people to put me in an insane bad mood. Went out of my bedroom by midday, as I needed breakfast. By 2pm I was out of the house. My plan was to go to see the mage, but since he warned me that he was playing I decided I was in a bad enough mood to get in rampage mode so instead took some turkey day goodies to Groundel. Stayed at the hospital the whole afternoon. One of Groundel’s friends passed by and made the evening funny-er. Got a call from the mage around dinner time, he had gone to get me at my house but I was not there and my family was still dwelling on it… Ugh! Well, the mage arrived at the hospital, we stayed a bit more then flew away to his house to have an actual Thanksgiving dinner. Raven made a phone apparition (wheeee!), and then we crashed. While watching The Break-Up, my father called to give his Thanksgiving greeting. It was nice hearing from him and from his wife. Hate the fact that he thinks that my dear family is so united and that I am the ne that doesn’t look for them… My dear sister doesn’t call me, and I simply got tired of more than 25 years of following & looking for other people’s asses. If they want to see me and share time with me, let them come. If someone doesn’t call me up or look for me, then that someone is very unimportant in my life.

Friday 24th BLACK FRIDAY The day of killing sprees and more… Went with the mage to his communion prep course, so the morning passed away fast. She gave him green light to go ahead and talk with the priest to get his First Communion. Met the Munchkin and her mom so the mage would fulfill his duty and spend some time with the kid by the way. He seemed surprised that the Oni and me actually were talking without trying to kill each other for a long time, while he played with Mandy. See? We can be civil… Sometimes… LOL From there we went to get some food and to check some house improvement stuff in Cabo Rojo. Went to get some yummy ice-cream and to our house so we delivered the few things we got. From there we rented two movies. Went to have dinner at my house, and there it was a What Not to Wear marathon… Oh, dear… So… We went to visit Groundel, kept watching WntW while torturing him… then to dwell in a pharmacy for while since I was in browsing mode and Coriolis called… He said he would be around my hometown on Saturday, so we kinda made plans for the day… Hmph… Finally, we went to the mage’s den and watched Last Holiday. Funny and lighthearted, loved it. Arrived home at 1am, and couldn’t go to sleep right away because my room was such a big mess… Cleaned up and by 4am finally went on to rest… in peace.

Saturday 25th EMPEROR’s CLOTHING DAY Woke up by midday because of the sound of my lovely cel. Coriolis stated he would be at the mall, eating breakfast. U-hum… Sure… Right. So… Dressed up, ate, went to get the mage… And Coriolis vanished from our lives… I’m still waiting for his returning my calls… Went with the mage to the mall, and did our long search for the right attire for his special event on Saturday night (company party). Of course, indulged ourselves with food and some clothing that was simply irresistible. After walking the walk, went on to get a coffee brake and then to church. By 9pm got a salad for the half-orc, and delivered the goodies at the hospital. Groundel was watching the Goonies so we watched until it finished. Finally arrived at the den to watch An American Haunting (yes, quite predictable… but it was ok in a way…). Went home, and this time I was actually sleeping by 2:30am… A big improvement in matters of catching z’s.

Sunday 26th COUPLE”S COUNSELING 106 FINISHED So… Woke up pretty early, before midday actually… to do the laundry. Got a call from Lady Death as a veterinary emergency counseling… Hope Egy gets better. Anyway, my grandmother called saying some people visited and were heading my auntie’s way. Ugh! I despise people that never go home and that suddenly get the urge to bother one… Family… Yeah, right… Groundel called, spoke some with him, but had to hang up to at least take a bath and get semi-decent. Not that I stopped doing the laundry… that task took me more than 4 hours… Yup, 3 weeks without doing that kinda catches up with you… The people arrived, I guess I made a bad first impression since I actually ignored them and kept working… Called up the mage to give him my day-so-far update… Then the girls decided they wanted to see the cats so I had to stop what I was dong and show my kids. After that the visit turned surprisingly delightful. The older girl has 6 cats, and keeps pics of them in her cel… So I am not so insane about keeping my 8 cats… LOL Cool. After some sharing of kitty anecdotes, it was time for them to leave. The girls mom had some sharing of her own about the cats and some fishes she has… in the meanwhile everyone was on the car about to leave her. Anyway, said our goodbyes and ta-da! Went to eat a yogurt since I was starting to shake… 5 hours since breakfast and no food or drink whatsoever does that evil trick to me. Waiting for dinner went to check auctions, took another bath and got dressed up. The mage arrived by 7pm to pick me up so we went to our final Sunday meeting with the old couple that is supposed to be teaching us how to succeed in marriage… as if that were something teachable… (sight) Anyway, the last meeting was faster than the others, and I took some pics for the scrapbook. Next week shall be the closure of the PreNup course… Yup, next Sunday it will be non-stop fun since 7:30 am to 5:00 pm… Longest, most annoying part is over and out. Amen. After that we went to get coffee and a sandwich, and felt like making it a movie night. Saw Casino Royale… which was surprisingly ok… Just ditch the idea of who James Bond is and let a Terminator do the tasks… Whatever. Was in the mood for action so didn’t care much about it being almost an anti-classic-Bond film… Prequel… Yeah, I guess… Marriage? A death sentence screamed loud and clear. Pretty long, went out after midnight… Got four missing calls from Groundel so that meant he was really hungry… Got him a salad, visited him and stayed until 1:30am. The mage delivered me home. I prepared a package that I must mail, and finally went into my bed by 3:00am. Lovely, huh?

Monday 27th UNCLE MACHETE’s B-DAY!!! So… Here I am, back at work… No biggies so far… Hope that I kinda made a nice record of past events… More to come. So far I cannot say I have been bored… And I am definitively living by the motto that I should tattoo in my back “I’ll sleep when I die”. Gotta get some wide masking tape for the package I must mail… Gotta deliver the movies… If Lady Death doesn’t find a lift then that adds up to the must do list when I get off work… Should deliver a salad to Groundel and most definitively will go to sleep as soon as I get home. I feel drained!!! Coriolis called, his crappy cel didn't get my calls or messages... Figures... Happenned other times... So, pissed at him mode is off. For now...

So… We are officially in Xmas… Things are looking good from my side of the mountain, and Neverland has turned into quite a busy place. I am pissed at some attitudes from people, but I guess that’s what friends are for… Nevermind that, you take the good and you take the bad… But the bad can STILL piss you off! The mage and I keep things sizzling, not a big effort, quite a delight. Still, we both get quite disappointed at our acquaintances, because somehow we put so much importance to them and we are just a casualty in their lives… It sucks. But that is life. And at least we have each other. And in the end, that is all that matters now. The rest is just icing of the cake. We are both grateful at all the blessings that have been bestowed on us, and we hope we can share with others the joy and happiness we’ve come to know.

December creeping on us... Wedding stuff to do... Stress shall begin with the new year, but big deal. We are both pretty involved in everything we do. Need to get some paperwork done. Need to conplete the house's main projects to make it a feasible place for a gathering. Hopefully that will be taken care of this week. Depending on how much the ceiling-fence thing cost then the cistern is next. Hope it all turns out good. Should get most papers during December... I'm wondering about the Confirmation but that is another story to be taken care of... Need to get the dispense from the local nearby church... Need to get the pre-nup agreement on January or February. And need to design the invitations and decide wether or not there will be an official reception... And whether or not we will travel somewhere. We both have a full schedule ahead. Lovely. Busy. Just as I like it.

Make your own ending… True story.

10-4

Sick

... para variar...

Sore throat, freezing to death, runny nose, right ear bothering me, body pain… I guess I have the flu… Guessing… Ugh! Of course… I’ll have a whole week as freebie from work and so I must get sick. It is destiny. It is also my body saying “I need rest DAMNIT”. It’s been more than 3 months since my last cold, so I guess it’s not so bad… I wanted to stay home, I feel beyond lousy and tired and drained… My eyes hurt and my head is spinning so I’m fading fast… No tiki gods around…

Got an ipod, so one wish came true. Not too much into techie stuff, but plenty into music stuff. I need music to do everything, so I’m starting small… Let’s see if I get addicted to it.

Finally received the box of 500+ pictures that I sent to Canada for developing almost 6 months ago… It was a heavy box. Guess I’ll have plenty for scrapbooking therapy…

At midday should be the pavo celebration… Yay, free food! I wish people would actually use the moment to thank God for everything good and bad, but I know most are in just for the joda and drinks… Whatever…

The mage should meet Heroina for his 3rd installment of the holy kind… I wonder how many classes he needs to take. I wonder if he’s actually getting the prayers… LOL Priests and mages don’t mix too well… But you gotta admit that a cleric/mage is the best character you can make… Well, it’s my favorite class combination, so yes, the DM is very biased… :P

TGIF… Groundel may get the news that he can go home… He spoke with Michael and should be getting shelter at Michael’s place until his mother’s leg is cured and there is no risk of bacteria. Or until he gets the skin wrap and it heals. Or until he decides to get into a plane. Whatever comes first.

Nothing of further interest… Wanna see Happy Feet, maybe tomorrow if my sickness doesn’t eat me up... I shall DO something in my Thanksgiving week, even if it’s the last thing I do… THE LAST THING I DO! (Y la aldea sigue ahí)

10-4

Ooh, ooh, ooh,
People are talkin', talkin' 'bout people,
I hear them whisper, you won't believe it.
They think we're lovers kept under cover,
I just ignore it but they keep sayin' we...
Laugh just a little too loud,
Stand just a little too close,
We stare just a little too long.
Maybe they're seein', somethin' we don't darlin'.

Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about
(Somethin' to talk about)
Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about
(Somethin' to talk about)
Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about
How about love?

I feel so foolish, I never noticed
You act so nervous, could you be fallin' for me?
It took the rumor to make me wonder,
Now I'm convinced that I'm goin' under.
Thinkin' 'bout you every day,
Dreamin' 'bout you every night.
I'm hopin' that you feel the same way,
Now that we know it, let's really show it darlin'.

Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about
(Somethin' to talk about)
A little mystery to figure out
(Somethin' to talk about)
Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about
How about love?

Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about babe,
A little mystery to figure out.
Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about,
How about love? Ooh...

Listen to 'em baby
(Somethin' to talk about)
A little mystery won't hurt 'em
(Somethin' to talk about)

Let's give 'em somethin' to talk
How about our love, love, love, love
Whoowhoo mmmm hey oohh whoowhoo

About love, love, love, love
How about they talk about it? uh huh
Talk about love...

-Bonnie Raitt, Something to talk about

Wishlist

for the old red and white bearded guy...

Wednesday: At my office. My diet-milleage was returned to me because of many errors (how strange) and more reports that must be filed (and created and given birth to… Ugh!), so spent the whole afternoon on that endeavour… Went to get my monthly groceries so I stop the fast-food addiction at least until Xmas… Not healthy and getting expensive-r by the second… The tax monster finally landed on Neverland and every little human is very afraid… Was too beat to get to the hospital, but did talked to Groundel on the phone for almost an hour before catching serious Z’s… The mage teleported home and so we saluted the new day. Back to Morpheus lands…

Thursday: Today I arrived in time to be a hero and make a PC work… just a change of battery… Wheeeee, o algo. Ermm… Figuring out new reports and trying to keep mself from falling asleep on the kb…

Just made a wishlist of sorts, thinking why not… Maybe I’ll get lucky playing the lotto… What I wish Santa would deliver this Xmas?

• a black 4gb ipod with the car thinguie and the stereo speaker thinguie
• a cistern for the house
• a nice orthopedic queen bed
• corsets, corsets and more corsets
• boots, boots and more boots
• Corpse Bride thinguies
• Emily Strange thinguies with cats depictions
• Egyptian or Hindu items for the house
• Movie posters from the old monsters classics (Dracula, Frankie, Creature Black Lagoon)
• Neon stuff
• Glow in the Dark stuff
• Jem & the Holograms memorabilia
• Catwalk Kitties dolls (yes, I collect them SO WHAT?)
• Thundercats DVD collection
• Season 1 & 2 of Carnivale on DVD
• Captain Herlock original TV series on DVD
• Hellraiser DVD 6-movies collection
• Xena: Warrior Princess season 1&2 on DVD
• Hercules: Legendary Journeys Seasons 1-6 on DVD
• Peace and love to humankind…

So, after dwelling on wishes and taxes, must return to the real world. Groundel needs to meet a social worker so he gets some answers for some problems, but that is on the go… The doctor should get the results from the bone scan between today and tomorrow. Will he stay another week at the hotel…erm… hospital? It’s been 16 days, and seems longer… So far, so good. He is bearing with things… Even got a date with a nurse… :P

My people: Coriolis seems happy enough. Raven has been making calls and getting stuff done for Groundel. She is still wondering if she will go or not to the land of uncle Sam… I think it is the best choice to improve the boy’s situation, even the guy from the conference told me so. LadyDeath painting and playing nurse for Iggy, la gatita cagona, who was sterilized a week ago. No word from NoName and Gaby. Kara’s baby growing by the minute and looking happy. Zordak will play social butterfly on Saturday, and keeps on being his lovely self.

Me: Waiting for the counselor’s thinguie. Need to know if I will get into the program, if not then I will simply fill the papers to begin the PhD, period. One or the other… But whatever I gotta do, the moment is now… Job sucking as usual, but not so bad… trying to be a bit positive about it all. Been told about an activity for a children’s orphanage in Xmas… don’t know if I will get into it, depends on my mood after Thanksgiving. Everything else in life seems and feel a bit ethereal… hate waiting for people to do their thing… But, whatever. Will try priming & painting the house next week, at least on the outside. And will try making the inside a bit shapelier. Feeling a bit melancholic, but balancing it out with high doses of hope and happiness thanks to the local caster of spells.

10-4

News break

...

You take the good, you take the bad… Very,very VERY tired. Just want a vacation in a far away island where all I can do is hibernate in an A/C room for at least 3 days… My undead state is not so advanced, so I do feel things, you know? Ugh!

Yesterday at Aguadilla… Formatted, installed, updated… Damn computers had plenty of my attention…

Groundel will have a bone scan today. That will decide the fate of his hospital vacation. A social worker is supposed to pass by to see if she can help figure out what to do with him so he actually recovers before the skin wrap… Right now he can easily get any bacteria from anything around him with that exposed wound, and going back to his mom’s home is a hindrance because she has celulitis and that rises the chance he will get an infection again. Hopefully and ideally the social worker can find a recovery home for him, o algo. Fingers crossed.

Coriolis excited about cake testing… Finding out information on that matter… Good job, Kyonnenne…

Zordak demonstrating what he’s made of… and so he keeps on delighting me with so many good surprises.

I am tired… did I mention that? Drained… Been moody and sad these last days, thanks to warp zones through memory lane… Wish I could do more on certain matters, but can’t… Hope that honesty and faith and goodness prevail in a world of chaos and evil.

10-4

Hospitals and dragons...

yeah right...

Groundel still at the hospital. His attitude is not so bad, and the doctors say that his condition is improving… No infection in the rest of his foot, and the bone is healing, amen. They cut more than what I expected, the heavy bandages that were used at first gave the impression that they only cut the finger’s base… Now that the bandages are light one can see it is actually half the foot… I have seen many things at work, day by day I see cases like that… I may not work directly with handicapped people, but I provide assistance to the counselors’ information systems, and somehow I have the information and knowledge about such things… Yet, watching this happen to one of my best friends have been really tough. Especially since I know that no one listened to me when I warned them… As usual… So, another week at the hospital… Better to be safe than sorry. I hope that lessons have been learned and that Groundel will take the reins of his life, for once… He can do many things if only he believed in himself…

I took Vangie to the airport on Saturday early in the morning, before dawn. Saturday was a bit of a useless day, and I guess that personal stress is manifesting in complete lack of patience… Whatever… Sunday was filled with work: kitties litterboxes changed and laundry, mass and then the course meeting, and then taking some food to Groundel… Days need more hours… I need more rest… But seems sleep is a luxury that only the rich and famous can take…

Me… feeling beyond tired, beyond many things… A bit disappointed at some people, a bit hopeful about some situations, and completely grateful about my better half… He has been my strength in all these trying days… and my deepest inspiration to go on.

Back to work… Can’t wait for next week… I really don’t feel like being here in my office at all…

10-4

Accident and flashes

...

What an ugly, disturbing way to begin the day… Had to take a long route to arrive at work, since there was an ugly accident in the main road. A woman and a child were crossing the street and a car hit the woman sending her 50 feet away. Another car got the child and push him more than a 100 feet away… The first car stopped but the second ran away.

Groundel called me to warn me about the traffic, but I was already there… I didn’t took the main bottleneck, I figured I rather go the long way through Joyuda since it would be the same time and at least I wouldn’t get more stress… At least the boss said anyone coming from that way could sign as arriving on time. A humanized boss? Wow.

Yesterday went to give service at Aguadilla. The day went fast, and I gathered info for my own paperwork. Came back ASAP so I got some burritos and arrived home on time for LadyDeath and UncleSpider to take an old fridge that I kept for emergencies… After they went away, the iron fence would not close and ended up beating it into place… So my trapecio is definitively there… Ugh! Went to gather goodies for Groundel, and hibernated a bit at the hospital watching Everybody Loves Raymond and Friends… The mage arrived, went home and stayed until 1am speaking nonsense ranging from El Chavo to Zandra Zaiter teaches Ortografía…Long story… Happiness overdose, o algo…

So… Today the mage should go meet Heroina… True story. The accident news ruined my mood but life goes on… Sort of. Should try sleeping some after work since me and the mage will take Vangie to the airport at 2am. Midnight adventures… LOL Oh, well… He is the official driver because he’s such a buho. Tomorrow morning I should try bringing my car to the electro-mechanic to fix the starter… but don’t know if I will actually wake up… I feel drained to the core… And the cats desperately need a kitty litter change… Ahhhhhhh!

Groundel doctors say that he should be out by Monday, but that the tissue operation will be in around a month by an ambulatory procedure. I don’t get it… It is a big open wound and it can get infected easily if not closed… Sending him home like that is not a very smart move… Vangie will question that in the hospital today. Hopefully good news come out of it.

Coriolis and Raven have been missing in action. Cat ate your tongue?

Me… As I said… Tired, completely drained. I need a long sleep of at least 12 hours… These last two weeks have taken the best of me. Until now I have not been sick, but if I don’t rest ASAP, I will get to the red zone. Besides the physical demand… Happy, positive, hopeful, a bit annoyed, a bit moody. Neverland sucks… but hey, it’s home.

10-4

Seven days...

and seven nights

Ok… Finally I find the time to sit down and think about all the things that were done these last couple of days. I took a one-week vacation because I needed rest… And somehow that seems the last thing in my to-do list… The “I’ll sleep when I die” motto grows stronger with each passing day. So… Here are the main events that shaped each day… Seven days… All of them filled with drama, suspense, thrills, tears, hope, horror, sleepiness, comedy, love, and plenty of tests on willpower.

Wednesday: The first day of November, the Day of All Saints… And I was almost shedding as my nerves were a wreck at the hospital. Sti’s amputation was performed early in the afternoon. Vangie, his aunt, had decided to fly here at nighttime… so she should be in the hospital in the wee hours of the morning…

Thursday: At the airport at 3am. We picked up Vangie, who had a sound travel, and delivered her at the hospital. During the morning we took Zordak’s truck to the mechanic. Left him at work on the way back. Went to the hospital for a while, then went home to write a bit... The mage summoned me earlier, as he was out from work a bit earlier, so I picked him up. Back to the hospital until around 2am.

Friday: During the morning, and although a bit zombifyed, went with the mage to meet Heroína and give a bit of moral support at his first prep course. The lady seems very nice and makes things interesting, I found she went on a quick pace. I had no idea that he didn’t really knew the prayers, and we have to work on that. For next meeting he should go with the little booklet I have from my 1st communion. Had some lunch with the mage, and he delivered me at home, so I would rest while he went to work. In reality, that was the least thing I did… between cleaning up my room and doing the laundry nighttime fall upon me, and the mage arrived a bit earlier. So, we went to see The Prestige. The movie was so-so… Very slow… Too slow… I almost fall asleep. We went to the hospital, and I was too sleepy to stay awake so stayed until 1:30am.

Saturday: Called up Groundel at the hospital. Now he has a phone so he ain’t so lonely in that cold room, the phone number is 787-834-0101 x 2316. Met with the mage at home, where he arrived with a pick-up truck. We moved my big furniture from auntie’s house to the second floor in my house. We went to my grandmother’s and picked up the living room and dining room from her second floor… That was left on my house’s first floor. The whole ordeal took around 6 hours. We were all beat at night.

Sunday: Remember, remember the 5th of November… Ermm… Whatever… Woke up early since the Couple’s Mass was at 11am. So, picked up the mage and to the church… The mass lasted for more than 2 hours thanks to the special effects and the special features of the courses… Afterwards, we went to get some kitty food and do some window shopping (yes, controlled environment syndrome as the heat in the sunny day was a bit overpowering). Between mindflyers and tentamorts, an essay about tentacles and all its uses unfolded. Funny… Next! Went for a while to the hospital to check up on the ogre.

Monday: Woke up early to take auntie to the bank. By midday the mage had his Munchkin with him, and I arrived in time to deliver her. He was upset he didn’t really spent time with her, so after some advice on his tone and words, he went to ask for taking the girl on his birthday. No problem, amen! So, next stop Yauco. We went to get his truck at the mechanic, and then to eat at my favorite BBQ chicken place… Went to my house to deliver three flamboyanes that were not so happy after a change of environment at auntie’s… and finally went to the mage’s den to leave his car (no sense in traveling around separated…) At night, passed by the church to meet the priest. Mass felt very right, and the kitty kept jumping at the altar and the benches… A kitty friendly church… What else can I ask for? The priest met us and did his routine interview. He seemed satisfied with our answers… Is this all a test? Hmm? Finally, a date was set. He also asked about the couple’s courses and was pleased we are on the way of finishing them. We need a permission/dispense from the Asunción church, the couple’s course signed papers, and my communion/confirmation papers as well as a copy of our birth certificates. And as the priet explained, 10 days before the wedding we need to go to the Unidad to get the state’s wedding papers and do the blood test required for it. So we should be gathering the paperwork in the next 3 weeks… And so, we passed by the hospital for the daily report on the orc’s condition.

Tuesday: Zordak’s b-day. I woke up fairly early, around 9am. Tried updating and editing some pics and got some inspiration to write some as well… The mage let me know he would be hanging out with Munchkin to the playplace. I was not feeling in the mood for too much noise, so stayed at home finishing up some pics. Had problems loading Groundel’s pics, so called him up to get some info… During the afternoon, finally reached the mage’s home. We celebrated quietly within the boundaries of the den. Got him a piece of chocolate cake, placed a lit candle, and singed along a la Monroe… which he seemed to like very much. I wonder which wish he wished for… So, watching Dora and the Terminator vs Robocop flicks on the net… And some Xena flicks… sue me… We delivered Munchkin, who was out by nightfall. So, we got some food and crashed at the den… We were not in the mood to see more people. All these past days have been too eventful and we’ve had almost no time to actually breathe… Everything is going fast, and Groundel’s accident filled our schedule, and tore apart my nerves… Interesting discussion about the different flavors for wedding cakes, reality show hosted by Coriolis… Then a heated discussion about bachelor’s/bachelorette’s outing… again, hosted by Coriolis. Anyway, we watched Monster House at night, and then I went home. Half an hour later the mage summoned me, as I had left my breakfast for the week in his den… So, he delivered it all (thank the gods for teleports!). And so, time to sleep…

Wednesday: And so, here I am at my office. I still have all the spiderwebs around… May get them off during the afternoon. I need to go to Aguadilla, perhaps tomorrow… Today I’m feeling lazy and zoned out. Gotta try meeting Vangie after I get off work. And of course, visit the stranded orc. Until then, gotta figure out what will I have for lunch… I am damn hungry!

Plans for the rest of the year? Well, I need to take my car to the mechanic on Saturday morning, the starter is misbehaving… Donations are welcome! LOL On Monday the doors guy should pass by to do some work on the doors and to fix the stairs fountain… Will try using the Thanksgiving week to paint the interior, get the furniture that is scattered at aunties and at granny’s, and put things together So little by little things are getting done and taking shape… With the Xmas bonus I should finally be able to get a cistern for the house. We’ll start the outdoors cleaning/painting on Xmas vacation. We both like lilac and white, so the house should be painted in those colors… I want to get roses and trinitarias for the front yard… And caimitos and starfruits for the back yard. I know that in the end I may smoke my first cigar and simply say “I love it when a plan comes together”. Everything is falling into place, by its own weight. Nothing hastened, pushed or pulled.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

10-4

Que sonido tan triste cuando se acaba...

Last day of my small vacation break…

Eventful days, no doubt about that. At the hospital, at the den, going here and there thanks to our cars misbehaving… Short on money, but long hopes and dreams… What has been up?

Groundel: Doing better by the minute. Although stranded to bed for a while, his skin looks healthy and his eyes reflect a peace I have not seen in a very VERY long time. His immediate family giving him lots of support. I hope the next three months go away fast, so he begins the rehab process which will show what he’s really made of.

Coriolis: Enjoying that he’ll be next year’s official Godfather… Wow! Two weddings and a Christening perhaps? LOL You are a softie under a rugged skin… Awwwww…

Raven: Planning a permanent family getaway so things with her Sharkboy gets better… The best environment and treatment for him is in Uncle Sam’s realms, so go for it without second thoughts. This island has still much to grow and change… and that seems a far and away dream…

Zordak: Today is the mage’s Birthday! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Hoping all his dreams are coming true… And wishing the best for him, for he deserves it.

Me: Tired. Furniture moves on last Saturday left my back in bad shape… On the run like a chiken… trying my best to be there for those who need me. I’m finding strength in unlikely places… At peace within, at peace with all that has been going on. Very happy with personal outcomes, very certain and grounded maybe for the first time in my life.

OFFICIAL NEWS:

Zordak and the Witch should get hitched on Sunday, April 8th 2007 at 4pm.

For those who follow the holidays, that is Easter Day… So, blue and pink bunnies should be line dancing on the prairie and pixies should be throwing showers of flowers at our path… For those who know me, that is also my b-day (wheeee, o algo). And for those close to the mage, that is also his baptism date. Somehow the date seems right, because of all the things that gives meaning to it… and we both look for meaning in everything we do.

So… Over and out.

10-4

No saint, no devil

Vangie's presence has been very important for Groundel's ordeal. Not only because of the emotional support, but because she KNOWS how things should go in a hospital. She has maybe too much experience dealing with such matters, and so she knows what to say, what to ask, how to react and the like. That is something I don't know how to do, but that is learned along the way.

LadyDeath has been at his side, I know, but it is not a matter of who is there but what may be or was in his mind. I am not blood family for Groundel, but I know him as no one else but perhaps Vangie may know... There is too much shit that hit the fan in the past, and it all gives way to feelings of hurt, guilt, whatever... Many what if's on his side and on his family's side.

I am a stranger in a strange land. I just happenned to be a stranger that knew him for 15 years and that shared 8 years or his life as his girlfriend/betrothed/wife, you name it. Although his family has been around, in his mind they have been asteroids that passed by and that pushed him away. Now things may be different, but remember that years of hurt are not erased instantly... especially in his mind. Many lessons must be learned, many things must be forgiven, and many things must be understood. Only love can allow union on trying times. May real love push all the asteroids towards Groundel's planet, so you all crash into him and stay... changing his life completely for the better... as I couldn't succeed.

No, LadyDeath, you are not taken for granted... You have much to learn about many things, and it is a process... You need to grow up now more than ever. You are his sister, and it is great that finally you see that he needs you, and why. You've had glimpses of who Groundel is. He needs plenty of love, always has. I can only think based on the last 8 years of his life with me and around me. I was his everything, his world. I witnessed his pain from his grandmother's death, and throughout the years saw how only Vangie had been very open to him as family. Everyone else had been ideas he tried to be fond of, but that were quite ethereal. He lacked family love, and such he manifested to me constantly... And so I know that my presence helps him in a different way. I give him strength, safety and guidance. I don't think I am an absolute in his life, but I am a big influence, and when he fears I am the one he turns to. Love me, hate me... I can't be devoted to him because of circumstance. And it tears me apart, because I love him deeply. But that was a choice he made for me a long time ago. I know where my boundaries must be. So be it. It is time for you and your mother to get to know him, little by little, as you never have.

I am quite tired. All these days I’ve had an infection of my own, bearing with it had been testing my patience and mood and emotions. Somehow, the mage has been able to cope... He always surprises me with much needed kindness. I am completely drained…

Anyway… Life goes on. And Neverland will never be the same again.

10-4

Sleep? Rest? Vacation? Hah!

... Some eclectic days… Playing nurse has not been easy, the test on the will and nerves has not been funny at all. The worst is the waiting, the uselessness that you feel…

On Tuesday I was at my 2nd day in training, at the SJ site, when I got a call from LadyDeath by 10am. Groundel had been taken to the hospital in ambulance on the whee hours of the morning, and they were talking about amputation as the severity of his illness was quite evident. What started as a knot in my throat ended up as a mindless wreck of tears. I became quite desperate knowing I was so far and could do nothing to be at Groundel’s side… Then a beacon of light enlightened me and I called Raven… and by chance, she happened to be in SJ as well. Coriolis was going to meet me at lunchtime, and so he took me to the meeting point. Coming down back to my hometown was quite a long, long journey… I only knew that knowing Groundel as I do, he must have been so terrified… I know he’s a big mouth but a coward at heart… And it killed me to think he might be all alone through this thing. I was too desperate to arrive, and at the same time to scared of arriving due to what I could find… The what if’s are the killers.

When I arrived I was surprised to find that besides LadyDeath there were also Papo and Michael. Surprised and relieved. He was on the operations room, and came out soon enough… The doctor drained the foot’s infection (most of it) and it would be a matter of taking care of the foot’s reaction to it all… When he was taken fron the recuperation area to his room, the first face he saw was Michaels face… LOL It was hilarious how Michael started an hour of stand up comedy that lifted all of our spirits. Very well, yes, laughter is the best medicine. When Groundel was set in his assigned room, I began a list of things to get… And Zordak arrived… Just in time, as usual. So, we left LadyDeath watching over Groundel, and went on to look for some necessary evils that Groundel would need… Came back after shopping, and so we were around until 10:30pm. Groundel liked the dinosaur I got him to keep him company the rest of the night… And so we dropped off LadyDeath at her home… She looked quite beat and sad.

Wednesday morning started with me getting up at 9am… so all the plans that I had went kinda down the drain… (Somehow I expected to get up early as in 7am… Oh, well… Wishful thinking). Went to get the mage, and LadyDeath called me at 10am to tell me that the doctor had checked and scheduled an operation to amputate Groundel’s toes. Just the toes? Hmmm… The thought crossed my mind before sleeping last night… What he had that was really bad and that looked rotten were the toes… I had thought that THAT is what needed to get off his body… So, once again, my thoughts come true as if they had been a premonition. Always the witch… So, went to the hospital with Zordak, and later on he left for work.

I am glad the worst part is over. By 2:00pm the doctor said the operation was a success. The toes on Groundel’s right foot had to be cut off due to the extensive infection that they had, so a spread of the infection was prevented. Now he has to stay taking antibiotics, and if things run smoothly then this ordeal will be over. The operation was quite fast, an hour or so. We didn’t saw it coming when the doctor came out and simply said it was over and it was a success. LadyDeath had been there from early in the morning, so I stayed the afternoon shift, will do so until around 11pm.

LadyDeath stay from 10:00pm to 2:30am, she went with us to pick up Vangie at 3:00 am at Aguadilla’s airport, so by 3:30am Vangie was able to see Groundel and feel relieved. I am very happy that she came, because her presence is very important for Groundel… she’s like a mother for him, she raised him. The hysterical feeling I had yesterday was the same hysterical feeling she had last night and today… I relate much to her… We both have common sense.

So… I went to bed around 4am… Slept until 10something, when I got a call from LadyDeath... I fought sleep for a small while, called Lulú to check with her if her hubby was openned... Ermm... His place, not him... Went to get the mage, so he would follow so we would take his truck to the mechanic at Yauco. From there, delivered him at San Germán, went to the doctor at Hormigueros and got to Mayaguez in time t check the Post Office and the pharmacy. By 5:00pm went to the hospital to check on Groundel. LadyDeath arrived just after the Volcar combo arrived as well. So, laughs for the little people for a while. Vangie called me saying she would not go to the night shift so she would sleep, so I will do the night shift... No problem. Gimme a computer and I'm happy.

Many plans to complete before doomsday… On Friday morning I need to go to the lab to run some tests, then go with the mage to an appointment with Heroína, and finally see if I go to AEELA to get a loan ASAP. I expect the mage to take my car, so I stay stranded at home, sleeping. Night shift at the hospital so Groundel is not alone... Sleep from 5am to 11am...

Saturday, by midday, we should move the furniture from my grandmother’s house to my house, and from my aunt’s if possible. Will prepare bombs in our house, and hopefully we will crash at the mage's den for a while.

Sunday at 11am is the Couple’s Mass at the El Salvador church. Afternoon for Mandy and night reunion with the “matrimonio acogedor”…

No plans for Monday or Tuesday yet… but it will be Zordak’s birthday on the 7th, and so we may manage a disappearance act of two days… Fingers crossed.

Feeling: Tired, hopeful, sad, driven… loved… and blessed.

10-4

Groundel at Hospital

News Flash

For anyone interested, Groundel had an operation and will be staying at the Perea Hospital, room 216. We are trying to save his leg, donations welcomed ;) They did a procedure yesterday to take away all the fluids, peeling away all dead rotting icky stinky flesh from his right foot. We are also trying to raise his spirits (which were pretty dead, but hey... believe...) and make him understand he has to get better for his own sake.

So, Halloween night was awful... The real spooks are NOT fun, you know?

10-4

Headaches

and Hospitals

Friday night, Groundel was back to the hospital. Shivers, fever, bad leg. The usual by now… LadyDeath stayed with him, and they were out by 2am. At least he looked more alive, he had been saying too much bull… funny waking dreams o algo…

Yesterday was a movie night. Rented Black Dahlia and LakeHouse. Black Dahlia was quite a big disappointment… The only cool thing was the musical videos featuring dismembered body parts, the two leatherface wannabe’s and the psyco-school girl… dancing to 40’s grooves. Besides that… crappy crappy crappy. LakeHouse, a good movie I already talked about a month ago or so… It saved the night, true story.

Today… Feeling lazy. Watching Monsters Inc… The mandatory date with the married couple is tonight, and afterwards should rush to bed… Gotta wake up at 4am to be at work site at 5am… Training in San Juan from 8am to 4pm… So I expect to arrive by 8pm… That will be the schedule for Monday and Tuesday… But, never fear… Nothing shall ruin the Halloween’s nightmares! Tuesday night, witches and succubies and warlocks and vampires unite!

10-4

Pain and SAW

... good idea, bad execution...

Last night was busy, as usual… I am still sleepy & tired as usual…
Guess that is building up and will implode next week, you’ll see…

Saw SawIII last night… Not so bad, not so good, at least it has a plot (opposite Texas Chainsaw Masacre which had none)… The ending was quite blah but well… what can I expect… Not that it is a very original concept… But sadly nothing else worth seeing at the theaters…

Groundel doing so-so… still with fever and the leg in pain…

Coriolis in training. At least he seems to be having fun.

Lucinda and her gang will be off to the beach for a weekend family getaway... Good luck! ;)

Zordak driving Miss V around, being very patient.

Me? Well… Eyes bothering, migraine, tired as hell, and counting. Want to take my vacation days, still waiting for an answer… Ahhhhhhhhh! I just wanna get the heck outta here! (Breathe in-breathe out).

Plans? Foggering my house, maybe some light on the issues, maybe moving some furniture… We’ll see how the weekend unfolds…

10-4

Can I PLAY

with MADNESS

Give me the sense to wonder
To wonder if I'm free
Give me a sense of wonder
To know I can be me
Give me the strenght to hold my head up
Spit back in their face
Don't need no key to unlock this door
Gonna break down the walls
Break out of this bad place

Can I play with madness - the prophet started at his crystal ball
Can I play with madness - there's no vision there at all
Can I play with madness - the prophet looked and he laught at me
Can I play with madness - he said you're blind too blind to see

I screamed aloud to the old man
I said don't lie don't say you don't know
I say you'll pay for your mischief
In this world or the next
Oh and then he fixed me with a freesing glance
And the hell fires raged in his eyes
He said do you want to knowthe truth son
- I'll tell you the truth
Your soul's gonna burn in the lake of fire

Can I play with madness - the prophet started at his crystal ball
Can I play with madness - there's no vision there at all
Can I play with madness - the prophet looked and he laught at me
Can I play with madness - he said you're blind too blind to see

Can I play with madness - the prophet started at his crystal ball
Can I play with madness - there's no vision there at all
Can I play with madness - the prophet looked and he laught at me
Can I play with madness - he said you're blind too blind to see

-Iron Maiden, Can I play with madness

Cars, legs, and Cthulhu

o algo... LOL Too many events, too little time…

Tuesday: The mage’s broom broke down and so it was the quest for a mechanic… We went to the cock’s place (that’s the name of the garage… no pun intended), left the car there, went on with paying off things and trying to find the time to actually rest.

Wednesday: No water at work meant that I was off my office by midday. So… Took the mage to do lunch and then delivered him at his slave center… work… Went on to take my aunt in her paycheck frenzy at the grocery… Arrived in time before sunset, so took some plants that I was to deliver to Lady Death and… delivered them… Duh! Groundel didn’t look so good… well, he never does… So, the three of us went to hunt for food. Wanted to see a movie but nothing caught our interest. Delivered the kids and went home… Just when I was in the middle of watching a TV show after almost 4 months of not doing so, got a call from Groundel… His leg got really bad, and so I had to take him to the hospital… There came the comedy flick about my husband… Tadaaaaaaaa! And then I flew away to get the mage at his work… Awake until midnight, waiting for a hospital call but nothing… Big headache and much sleep.iness so went home…

Today… Got a call from LadyDeath. Groundel stayed at the hospital all night long and right before I go to work he was thrown from the hospital. Que mal…Picked them up, and so they are safe and sound at their home… sort of. The leg looks bad, but at leat it is not like cooked ham.

Still on the making of… The day began running fast… Now at work, arrived almost late… Had to wear my contacts again since I couldn’t go to an eye doctor yesterday… which suck, I hate wearing them because I feel them bothering me all the time… But it’s either that or migraine for wearing sunglasses that have a very outdated prescription… Ugh!

Will the car be ready today? Will everything be alright? Are there blue bunnies in the prairie? Will there ever be a Xena movie? Will I ever get a vacation date? Will Coriolis ever go get the Caparra thing? So many questions! So little answers!

Tired. On the edge of burning out. But… the show goes on…

10-4

Many faces of ...

life...

ABOUT STUPIDITY

You try to help… Sometimes that is all you simply do, help. Why? Because you can, because you care… And somehow it is written in words of fire that “Thou shall always receive a bite from the one you help”. And the story repeats itself over and over and over. And it reaches an edge… And then it falls through an endless pit in which it will keep falling without hitting bottom. Shit happens. People change. But the more something changes the more it stays the same…

I have a very annoying habit. It is called “stumbling upon a rock, falling, getting up and then stumbling upon the same rock again, and again, and again”. One should be patient and tolerant and kind and understanding… but there is a thin line between being enlightened and being stupid. Seems people think I am stupid just because of the way I look, or because of the way I think, or because I have deep feelings for my friends and I am not ashamed to show it in everything I do.

Guess it is stupid to want to fix what the world brands as un-fixable… just because you know it can be fixed… Guess it is stupid to believe that in the end good things come to those who wait because in the end the hardest the task, the greater the reward. Guess it is stupid to show respect and kindness treating others as you wish others to treat you. Guess is stupid to get hit on one side of the face, and then give the other side so it gets hit as well. Guess it is stupid to help stand those who fall, heal anyone sick, lift the spirits of someone sad, give food to those with hunger, give shelter to those without roof, give love to those who are lonely… Guess it is stupid to want to make a difference by believing, by having faith, by keeping hope, by making dreams come true… Guess it is stupid to cry because polar bears will die soon, because of the global warming and its effect on glaziers… And it is stupid to think of all the trees that are cut down each day, and all the cats and dogs that are humanely euthanized because they have no home and the shelter has no funds to give them a chance of life… It is stupid to know that a pig has the brain of a 4 year old child… and yet get killed in the worst way possible… as if they felt nothing…

If all of this is stupid… by all means, YES I AM STUPID. And guess what? I LIKE IT. It is called having a heart, dispelling shadows, living life to the fullest, bringing smiles to sad hearts… The important things are not the material things, but the invisible ones. Keep an unchained heart, help others soar in their flight… and then you’ll be really free… If at the end of the day I can go to sleep with a smile in my lips, it is all worth it, even if I get bitten…

I wish people could understand what real life is all about… Sadly, in this cursed island that is an un-existent, un-important truth. People think they are the smartest or the slyest, or the most cool… simply because they get instant gratification through being mundane and vulgar and average and non-creative and conformists. What a sad society of vermin, of followers of mediocrity! The more I think of it, the more I see it, the more stupid I want to become.

ABOUT MY WEEKEND

Well… Went on Friday with LightShadow and Groundel to see the Feast of the Goat movie… Was really disgusted by it… Sorry, didn’t like it… not my favorite genre, but hey, at least it was entertaining. The night went on smoothly, good company and good conversation. Hope that everyone else agrees. Happy B-Day to LS! Met the mage almost reaching midnight, so we crashed at the den for a while. I was not feeling too good, so I went home.

Saturday was an ode to being lazy… Watched 3 movies, ate and sleep a-lot. Complete with Ruffles and everything. Too tired to do anything else but vegetate… Oh, yes, it was beautiful!

Sunday, woke up early and so I did the laundry and some cleaning. Met the mage, his munchkin, the family, the Pura Brisas elderly and finally crashed at the den, again… A creamy ice-scream, long talk and sleep by 3am… Wheeeee o algo…

ABOUT THE CREW

The ship seems to be sinking… Abandon ship! Wish there was a nice helm that could replace the broken one, but wishful thinking does not help much…

Groundel being himself… not taking care of himself… he was told by the doc that he better make something and change his food intake so medicines actually work… Dunno about that one, he always ends up doing simply what he wants… which is rarely good.

LadyDeath wants a dressy for the Morrigan ensemble… Hopefully she’ll get it. Been told that there is a 50% at HT, so we may pass by our favorite store. I need to get a whip…

Coriolis missing in action… HOPE YOU GOT THE CAPARRA THING! I know, you been busy with the presentation… Hopefully you will have some time to actually have a decent talk… :P

LightShadow still impressing all with her public figure aura and her movie database prowess. FIGHT THE REAL ENEMY!

Lucinda feeling that she’s a MAN and she’s HUNGRY and she deserves a WHOPPER. Roleplaying, people… Make believe… As in… Have you watched any TV commercials lately? Geesh! People!

Joe… Don’t know anything and I’m too scared to find out. One thing is certain, he’s staying away from deadly curves near local malls…

Karah… Her baby is quite a man already! Eating and sleeping and screaming… LOL Well, don’t expect any less than a Rock or something… So much potential due to godly genes…

Zordak... Locked up in his tower of terror, teleporting goodies and stuff, showing off his magical cauldron and all the portals it can open. Besides that, very much alive and kicking… And each day, granting gifts that I never imagined…

ABOUT THE WITCH

An overall of being pissed by people (the usual), but feeling blissfully blessed… These last four days have been filled with many moments… Drama, intrigue, thrillers, horror, action, but above all… love… in all its guises and ways. I feel I am actually heading somewhere, the destination being the reaped harvest of so much sacrifice and woes…

People, believe in faeries and pixies and dragons and brownies and goblins… They do exist. And magic simply turns the world around… upside down… inside out.

10-4

Surprises and rainbows

and witchyness

Yesterday it was a pretty much mundane day at work, same old stuff, people moving, computers needing connection, yadda yadda... At lunchtime the mage called me up to say he was getting lunch, so I was relieved... Less stress, not having to actually drive out to make a long line just to get something edible... PG edible,people... Anyway, he arrived... Besides the obvious (food, people,food!) he managed to smuggle and put in my desk a beautiful red rosebuds bouquet. That was a really nice thing to do, and yes I loved it. Unexpected. The reason? Just because... And to that add the little known fact that I am a sucker for roses... Odd enough, it is the first time someone gives me a bouquet. Filled up with passion... Thank you, Zordak. I love you.

Ok, so romantic break of the week is over. Back to the mandatory schemes, o algo...

Lucinda schemes of Barbies B-day bash around 18th-19th of November... Remember, remember... Hopefully the plans with Coriolis can get some shape by the dates afterwards. Seems this November will be hectic... A mage has his b-day as well... and Turkey week will probably be free for me... And seems Groundels operation may take place in November as well, since this week and next will be for labs and stuff.

Zordak got a witchy little dress for his witchy munchkin, a magical assemble in purple and black. Looks really cute. Hope the Oni allows Halloween fun for the girl. :)

Oh, and Coriolis says he will dress up as a demon, duh... Ermm... A demon? Hey! I'm already gonna be a demoness! Get your own original costume! Besides, there's already Cole in the house... Unless you took over and now you are the Source of All Evil... Now, THAT should be a NICE costume... Hmmmmm...

Tonight's movie plan has to change since the Illusionist is no more at the local Fine Arts... How strange... People has no class in this forsaken place... Anyway, gotta see what else is showing... So maybe it will be dinner or a movie o algo... whatever... Guess the important thing will be sharing some laughs and anecdotes. Is it me or time is running out and going fast? Hmph?

Signing off... Very sleepy, but Krom will make sure that I dont fall asleep. True story.

10-4

This is Halloween!

This is Halloween!

Ok… So much excitement is leaving me with almost no time to spare. At work the rage keeps boiling, but hey that’s normal by now. Changes here and there, my office is the only constant it seems… Whatever. They abused their power for two days, but had my revenge last night having some fun recalling that THIS IS HALLOWEEN! THIS IS HALLOWEEN! HALLOWEEN! HALLOWEEN! :D Got so high with the idea that I got hyper and couldn’t sleep until around 4am. Woe of woes… Whatever. Seems LadyDeath will do a rendition of Morrigan, and that I will do a rendition of a deviless by daylight and xenite by night… We’ll see how it all turns out.

A girl born under witchy stars will have a birthday soon… On the next 24th to be exact. Hopefully we will get to celebrate a bit of her this Friday. Let’s see if everything goes well, and congrats to LightShadow on reaching witchy puberty. :D

Raven won’t have the costume bash she promised three years ago… again… Hopefully she’ll get on the spirit and dress up as well. Groundel says he’ll celebrate with his new gang, so enjoy. Lady Death, a purple succubus, as I already mentioned… No word on what Coriolis will be… Zordak may go for either a King of Thieves or a Zorro… both suit him very much… A pity he will celebrate after 10pm, but goodie that the day won’t be over when he shows up. Wheeee, o algo.

So… There has been madness, woe, pain, sickness, insanity, rage, bitterness, rabies, fun, laughter and memories in the making… Wedding planning still on the sketch-board, twitching details for sample1… And house blues on the resolution team so it all gets done for once and for all…

And so peace and harmony and birdies and buzzing little cute annoying creatures fill up the forests in unforgotten Neverland…

La-la-la

10-4

Run, V, Run...

What started as a good plan ended up in broken wires and non-stop vomiting… literally…

Went on Saturday to Ponce to get some stuff at a store that for some odd reason STILL has not opened in my dear hometown, and while we were there had lunch at the beloved Italian place… The meal was uncooked, dead… I only ate half of it. My feeling a bit ugh! ended up with feeling completely off… by nightfall we decided to go see the Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel… Upon arrival I stormed into the bathroom to throw-up. There was no water, only 3 bathrooms available… Pretty nasty picture… So I didn’t really have to think twice to do my magic… Ewww… The movie began, and by the middle of it all had to storm into the bathroom again… I tried my best to avoid doing so, but my feeling so wrecked and the movie itself didn’t help. To my surprise, at least someone or something took pity on me as the whole bathroom was cleaned up, smelling of Clorox… A light shining bright showed me the way through the halls of relief… Sort of. I stayed more than half an hour throwing up. At least this time the stale food went away as well. Got in time to see the last half hour of the movie… It surprised me that everyone was so silent when going out of the theater. Seems that the written final words stating a “people, this was real” killed the humor on the masses… I just hated the fact I could not enjoy anything about the movie… Although it was just pork cuts all the way… Non-creative… No humor, no drama… Simple teenage bad acting… The only good acting came from the chainsaw, so that should say it all.

The mage took me home since he didn’t wanted me driving in my ethereal-weakened-unconscious state, and walked home. I arrived in time for my last throwing-up, a bath and straight to bed. Stayed in bed until today, when I was forced to get ready for work.

In the gaps of time when I opened my eyes I caught a call from my father. It was nice to hear from him, I just hate the extreme speeches about my sugar and about planning a wedding… Why people don’t get that I am in charge of my health and I am very good at it, and that I already planned a wedding and so I know what to do or expect? I just want to scream “BACK OFF!” so badly… but I know that there are good intentions behind that, so I try to be polite and scream later… One thing that annoys the hell out of me is the “me not looking for my sister” issue… I try, she doesn’t follow through. I got tired. I don’t deal with hypocrites, and if she doesn’t like me or my thoughts or the people around me, tough luck. She should remember that before her husband I was the one who was always there for her, backing her up in everything. End of discussion.

Called the mage, of course. He was not feeling so good either, and the people in his house and in the Oni’s mansion were with diarrhea. So… I guess I was lucky in a way? Migraine and vomiting I can handle a bit, but the “D” runnings are really the pits! I hope everyone gets better.

Also called LadyDeath to say hi, was feeling quite gloomy and blah being grounded in my bed… Not much news there.

So, today is Monday… Weekend passed leaving everyone icky… LOL Oh, well… As the mage said, not everything can be peachy… We still have the rest of our lives to make awesomely extreme memories…

10-4

Viernes 13... Buahahahaha!

Creepy crawlers and things that bump in the night... Welcome!

Some encounters and some departures and some messes…The usual. Yesterday was a free day at work, Columbus Day… Feds celebrated on Monday, State celebrated the day it is supposed to be… Everyone expected that government will give today as free day as well, but that proved to be wishful thinking. So… At work… I am damn sleepy, very tired, but well… Won’t whine. Many things done and still plenty to do…

Traveling on the emotional rollercoaster ride… Main starring: Groundel, Raven, Quevedo, Zordak, the Pussycats, LadyDeath, and of course the Witch. We are going for the Oscars… LOL No pun intended… Everything unfolds in unique ways, but hey, cannot say these days have been boring because they have been full of a myriad of things. Take the good, take the bad, and there you have the facts of life…

Groundel moved the last of his things to his mom’s den. Next week he has the eye doctor’s appointment to see it he gets the cataracts operation. Coping with issues and inner fights… Planning for a future… Living it up… Just try to live up your spirit as well, ok?

Raven trying to do something abut the issues of her Einstein. Visualizing a move to the states because over there she can get more help for the boy. It is true, and long past due. Hope it all turns out for the best. Just keep neutrality, no emotions or high hopes… so you are not blinded by the razzle-dazzle of momentary big solutions that may carry long-term burdens. The grass always look greener on the other side…

Quevedo… and his harem… Years may pass, seasons may change… But the harem is here to stay… LOL Sorry, shouldn’t joke about it… but it IS funny, you know? Anyway, hope you don’t KEEP forgetting about my Caparra thing… Need it. And what have you found out for the escapade? Are you still in for it? Any outcomes? Any news? Any hope? Talk to me, man! Talk to me! Sheeshz!

Zordak… Handling a sick munchkin today. Hope it all turns well. No bliss is complete… This week was my car’s turn to get upset and he helped me lots with handling it. His Blazer got part of the karma, as a flat tire appeared on Wednesday morning… Hmmm… I am hoping he doesn’t have a jealous stalker or something… :P

The Pussycats, very happy since yesterday was Clean up the Kitties Room day. They were prancing and playing at night. Wheeeeeeeeee, o algo…

LadyDeath painting her home’s fences. Actually a good job, may recruit her later on to paint my house’s fences… Will need all the help I can get to actually have it done for December.

The Witch… Well… Been happy, been sad, been worried, been cranky, been crazy, been smiling… been simply me. Thousand of emotions and feelings and actions… Thousands of characters taking over this mortal crust… But always remaining true to the core, true to the self, true to beliefs… The party is getting started.

Finally my office has been filled up with spiderwebs, so the Halloween spirit is beginning to soar. Today being Friday 13th is simply a cherry on top of the Sunday… Beware kiddies, Jason may be out tonight…

10-4

Three, two, one... Engage!

If anyone wondered what I've been up to...

Friday: Went to Aguadilla in the morning, delivering LadyDeath and Groundel at Aguadilla’s UIA so they would meet someone. I was quite busy at work over there, and had to go back to the base because of a compulsory reunion during the afternoon. Went back to get the odd pair at UIA, had a superb dinner at my favorite BBQ chicken place, delivered the kids so I would take a bath, then took them to the movies. We saw Barnyard, and the cows are fricking hilarious. The only thing is that people keep trying to mimic the success of Shrek… Well, that ain’t gonna happen. Shrek has a unique charm on its own. Delivered the kids and waited for the mage’s arrival to his den. It was a long, long day…

Saturday: An even longer day... Four hours of sleep and a deep pain in my neck-back thanks to driving so much... Ugh! Went home to wait for the contractor... The contractor didn’t appear at the site… The mage and me were very, VERY pissed at that… The only highlight was that we got to see an amazing spectacle thanks to Mother Nature. There were more than 8 guaraguaos (our own birds of prey, a cross between a vulture and a falcon or something) flying around my house, and their flight became quite close and personal. They were circling the whole area and a mountain nearby. Wow. There are no words to describe their majestic glides and flight. It seemed a mating dance (which we confirmed at night, this is their mating season). Anyway… To the mall to get some necessary evils, and then to crash at the mage’s den for a little since I had almost no sleep the last couple of days. Oni’s hex… Visited El Calvo later on (finally) and delivered myself home.

Sunday: With Groundel at the mall gathering kitty stuff. Small meeting with the mage and the gang. Some laundry. With LadyDeath at church. With Zordak at the matrimonio acogedor’s site… Disturbance in the Force leads to Ravy getting tummy pain and failing to turn on… Ugh…Delivered at the mage’s den… Taken for a round trip so I smiled or something… Back home…

Monday: Early in the morning my aunt storms in to wake me up and ask why I was not ready for work, where was the car, and… if I bought the sugar she needed… Hmmm… I won’t even bother to comment on THAT. The mage picked me up, and I waited for the outcome of a few phone calls… Finally, got the towing guy to move Ravy and take her to a doctor in Cabo Rojo. After making sure she was delivered, I was teleported home. Guess what? Fried two eggs and didn’t die… Wheeeeeeeeee o algo. :D Spent the rest of the day doing the laundry and hoping that my car will be done at least for tomorrow’s afternoon…

So, for everyone who wondered if I vanished into Hell or something… No… I’m alive… Been quite busy… Missed you all anyways… And I’m quite stranded without my beloved car. Getting to work tomorrow will prove an interesting task… Whatever...

Special thanks: To the mage for his selfless and inconditional presence, to Raven for the right info at the right time, to Groundel for his help and making me laugh and to Lady Death for her company and mischief.

10-4

Wind

beneath my wings...

Ohhhh, oh, oh, oh, ohhh.
It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.

So I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strain.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Oh, the wind beneath my wings.
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly away. You let me fly so high.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.

Fly, fly, fly high against the sky,
so high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you,
thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

-Bette Midler, Wind Beneath my Wings

I'll sleep when I'm dead

...

Seven days of Saturday Is all that I need
Got no use for Sunday 'Cause I don't rest in peace
Don't need no Mondays Or the rest of the week
I spend a lot of time in bed But baby I don't like to sleep no

I won't lie to you
I'm never gonna cry to you
I'll probably drive you wild 8 days a week

Until I'm 6 feet under Baby I don't need a bed
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead
Till they roll me over And lay my bones to rest
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead

So you're looking for some action I got everything you need
Better keep your motor running 'cause I was built for speed
This ain't no slumber party Got no time for catching z's
If they say that that ain't healthy
Well then living's a disease

We're never going to die baby Come on let me drive you crazy
We'll make every night another New Year's Eve

Till I'm six feet under I won't need a bed
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead
Till they roll me over And lay my bones to rest
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead

Sleep when I'm dead, sleep when I'm dead
Gonna live while I'm alive, I'll sleep when I'm dead
Seven days of Saturday Is all that I need

Got no use for Sunday 'Cause I don't rest in peace
I was born to live You know I wasn't born to die
But if they party down in heaven I'll be sure to be on time

Until I'm six feet under I don't need a bed
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead
Till they roll me over And lay my bones to rest
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead

I feel like I'm exploding Going out of my head
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead

Till I'm six feet under And they lay my bones to rest
Gonna live while I'm alive I'll sleep when I'm dead

Sleep when I'm dead, sleep when I'm dead
Gonna live while I'm alive, sleep when I'm dead

-BonJovi, I'll sleep when I'm dead

Undead pixies and butterflies...

Yesterday was a day that was an overdrive and overkill in a way… Of my constant quest to simply sleep, it has been written that I’ll sleep when I die. I would not complain about that fate if I didn’t really needed strength to go on… and the aches from weeks past are present again and are very annoying… Anyway…

Had to get out of work early to take auntie on a bank mission. Fighting and the usual as she didn’t get why I was in such haste… well, of course I had a reason, the bank closes at 4pm and it was 3:45. So… Arriving there photo-finish made the afternoon… Well, almost. She comes out and then says we are going to the grocery store… Ugh! I pay for anyone else to do that… But I followed the stream… It was an omen. Around the second row LadyDeath called. So, kept following auntie through the endless lands of consumerism and high prices while chit-chatting… Entertaining. Got a call from Groundel inviting me for dinner, and I complied. Been various days that I haven’t really seen him. So, delivered auntie and off to get the half-orc.

Things were fine and fun and we talked about things going on in our lives… A small comment from my side with no intent in itself triggered his wrath, and after a discussion we kinda made peace with each other… There are many things, many choices, many roads to follow… As I said, one thing is certain and hopefully that thing is enough to keep our entwined lives going on. You are free… Be good.

After delivering the half-orc, went home to take a long bath and to try straightening my hair. It was then that Gaby made an apparition. I juggled the cel with the straightening iron and the comb… Damn, am I good or what… And at 11pm I hanged up… my hair ready, the room was hot enough for me not to feel sleepy… So I gave up on the thought of sleeping. I went outside to cool off a bit, see if I dozed off or something… And then the mage arrived. So… daily news with the mage, sharing events and people’s opinions which are a bit hilarious… And the time comes for him to go with the mists… And for me to go sink in my bed… Finally, at 2:30am, the sound of the pedestal fan faded very slowly in the back of my head, and dreams of undead pixies and rotting butterflies filled the air…

And then the alarm goes on to scream unpolitely: Go work, slave!

And another day begins...

I'll sleep when I die...

10-4

Bellybutton

wheeeeeee!

Hmph... Emotional rollercoaster, sort of... But back up.

Anyway, yesterday spent some time with LadyDeath and although I was in pain (seems the odd pains are coming back) I had a good time. Groundel called various moments of the day, but he had bad timing for I was tied up being busy. Hope he doesn't get mad at me... Coriolis appeared, and Raven seems alive... Wheee, o algo.

The mages baptism certificate arrived, and out of coincidence his baptized date is the same as my birth date, April 8th. Do a chorus people, and say "Awwwwwwwwww".

Kara's baby is cute!!! Check them out in her Insanelyselfish site.

10-4

Belief

...

Ok, so back to the contractor’s story. I’ve been calling and calling for two weeks and he simply doesn’t answer or appear. So, yesterday did a final round of phone numbers. His sister’s phone was answered. I ask for his address and she just would not give it. Nice of her. So I simply told her to leave him a message that it’s been 5 months and he doesn’t finish the job, that he has this whole week to finish or I will do things the not-so-nice way. She flipped, said a few unpolite things and hanged up while I was talking. Well, cute… I didn’t call her back. I figure SOMETHING will happen after all… So, I dialed his number today, still no answer. As I looked for the company number I get a call from his wife, saying he will go on the weekend to finish the job. I simply told her I will be there on Saturday at 8am. And she said he will be there… The guy won’t talk himself, and I see the hysterical women network doing its magic. Good enough. It is not just a warning. Last chance. I just want the friggin job finished, functional not even beautiful. I hope this is the last call on this matter… If not, I will visit my uncle the Lawyer.

On Neverland things are flowing:
-Got an eye doctor’s appointment for Groundel on Tuesday, Oct 17. So, Groundel, be there or be square. It’s a basic checkup, from there the operation date should surface. From what I’ve heard and read, at least his life has not been so boring, and he’s appreciating the gifts that are constantly bestowed on him. That is a good beginning. Baby steps, darling… Don’t run but don’t stop. If you don’t stop, you will get to the finish line. You’ll see. There are many humanoids that love you much, you just need to see with your heart instead of your sick eyes.

-Coriolis loving the scholastic appointments. Feeding his mind this way has given him at least something to look forward after working hours. That’s great, the workaholic NEEDS to be banned for a while if not forever. The studying group has been a good influence, his social vein is partially filled. I wish I could be on the same zipcode to help ease the other part of that vein, but hey, I’m working on it. At least now I can travel a bit more, got someone to drive me on the way back. Get two more people and I may decide to do something I haven’t done in some years… You know what… ;) Oh, and by the way… You owe me something, from Caparra… You forgot, didn’t you? Humph!

-Raven keeping herself under her dark cloak. Hmm… I don’t know… All this talk about noone understanding and her being all alone with no one to at least talk to… Ok, So I can be invisible, but completely understated? Girl, if you try me, you will discover many things. That I don’t support wrong behavior is one thing, that I am not willing to listen is another. And you know that I’ve been there always… But it is you who have to approach me. I know you are as closed as an oyster, and I get it (I was like that for too long). I know you have developed the same kind of barriers that your dear friend LadyMex developed: I have no kids, so I don’t understand shit. Yes, YOU have developed that. And it hurts much, because I may not have kids or a special kid BUT I deal with them and they like me and I treat them as YOU should treat them. I know all the reasons for your failures and doubts, same as I know the potential that you have for greatness. I know many things… But things are of much more usefulness if you are actually the one letting it out… Because that is how you fall in place and realize what you are doing and feeling. Because that is the meaningful part of it all. If I am not relating to anything in your life, sincerely it is because you don’t actually share it. But you have a bad habit of sharing with the wrong people… I am used to that, it comes from high school to this date. But being used to is not the same as being happy about it, or not caring, or thinking of simply letting things run their course. By now I expect more from you, because I think we are at a different level and we are adults. I won’t sit still and witness insanity. That is not me. You force me into a straightjacket, to watch and say/do nothing... because each time I say something you take it badly. You don’t need answers, you already KNOW what to do and keep on ignoring/delaying it. Kids need discipline, your overprotective love is not healthy… And I know you are giving what you were not given in your youth… Being a friend but keeping the parent respect is not piece of cake, but it is the way. Kids do not need a friend at an early stage, they need a mentor and guidance. I have been watching your family for long by now, and I can pinpoint many things that are completely wrong. What you call normal is NOT. And to answer your dilemmas, you must ACT. And you KNOW what to do. And you KNOW where to find help and support. And you KNOW I am always behind you 100%. So cut the crap of being alone and no one helping you, yadda yadda… That you choose to back off and stay inside your cocoon is just that, your choice. But I am here. As I have always been throughout the years, through the good the bad and the worst. You have made me see that I must stay around off your face, and if you need me you will come to me. I hope you have not forgotten that.

-Zordak, a happy camper so far discovering that almost everything within the Chevy works. His Cavalier still on my job’s parking lot… waiting… Hopefully that dilemma will be solved before Friday. Besides the Car Wars, his Oni Affairs keep on… Patience… And he’s still waiting for Heroina… Ermm… that’s the lady who will give him the communion/confirmation courses, you pervs… Anyway… Our stuff keeps on being good stuff, so everything else is peanuts. Love those bewitching eyes… “Nuff said.

Me, trying to put an end to the Contractor’s version of Lost, and trying to get a hold on the married people that the mage and I are supposed to meet for couple course completion. Hope to actually see el Calvo on Saturday night. Work is as unchallenging as usual… but I am not letting it get to me. Neverland is a happy place with many possibilities… When you believe.

10-4


Many nights we pray
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood

Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains long
Before we knew we could

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
So swiftly flown away

And now I'm standing here
My heart so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

There can be miracles
When you believe (When you believe)
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve ( You can achieve)
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

They don't happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to you fears
But when you're blinded by the pain
Can't see your way safe through the rain
Though all is still resilient voice
Love is all we need

(choir sings)

You will when you believe


-Mariah Carey, When you believe

Soaring bliss

... This weekend was unexpectedly beautiful.

In the middle of what was to be a couple thing, turned out I received more gifts and blessings than one. I really felt something within me pushing me towards the Way, and so now I feel complete, with the Divine filling up all the edges of my shattered but re-constructed heart. The mage is THE one, that certainty goes on. I feel a peace I have never known before, and renewed strength to battle on while smiling.

Life has been too good to me these last couple of weeks… Charades and masks keep falling, disintegrating… I only ask for the truth in everyone around me… not money, not time, not changes… just truth. And that is the measurement of true friendship. Be true to me, and everything else will fall in place. Good or bad, there is no need for masks. People, be certain of that, internalize it… Truth sets your spirit free. There is nothing like soaring up in the sky when you get that freedom.

Minor things have been disrupting the bliss, but not the joy. I understand things can be out of people’s hands, so I am not holding anything against anyone. Just be. I know I expect the same that I give, and that may be why I get disappointed too often… But it doesn’t matter much. I’ll keep on giving because… that’s what I do. And I love it. It fills me. It makes me happy. It makes me feel I make a difference. And I know that the Divine smiles each time I do something just because… He understands everything about me. That is enough. That the mage undestands everything about me is just a lovely plus.

So… Feeling: Thrilled, drunk with joy, at peace, complete, certain, in love with Life.

Who knew?

10-4

Cars... The COMA edition

These past days have been very hectic. Too many events and only 24 hr days to solve everything… plus trying to sleep…

The mage’s car is in a deep coma at my work’s grounds and seems it kinda likes it… Gotta get a way to teleport it to a doctor’s den or put it to rest in a humane way… Waiting for Raven and her Orc on that matter. Please, guys, hurry...

Thanks to that, the mage had to skip 2 work days, hopefully all he gets is a warning or something… Or with a little luck, he'll get some understanding from the Umbrella Corp… ugh… Very unlikely, but hey, wishful thinking…

Me, been angry and pissed at work and the people’s stupidity, but what is new… Same old, same old…

Coriolis is sick, well, sick-er… LOL Groundel is coping with things, at least seems a bit more relaxed… Everyone else seems to be spreading bad news or bad vibes, and I am not gonna even mention them. No more bad vibes in my life, thank-u-very-much.

Life goes on, and has all the elements to keep things very, very, VERY interesting.

Plans for the weekend:
-See if the mage gets the Chevy4x4
-Attend the 2-day couples’ marriage thinguie
-Try to see el Calvo
-Try to finally attend the movies, o algo.

So… yup, Sat and Sun are completely filled up. Another weekend with too much to do, too little time to do it.

10-4

Vogue

...

Strike a pose
Strike a pose
Vogue, vogue, vogue
Vogue, vogue, vogue

Look around everywhere you turn is heartache
It's everywhere that you go (look around)
You try everything you can to escape
The pain of life that you know (life that you know)

When all else fails and you long to be
Something better than you are today
I know a place where you can get away
It's called a dance floor, and here's what it's for, so

Come on, vogue
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
You know you can do it

All you need is your own imagination
So use it that's what it's for (that's what it's for)
Go inside, for your finest inspiration
Your dreams will open the door (open up the door)

It makes no difference if you're black or white
If you're a boy or a girl
If the music's pumping it will give you new life
You're a superstar, yes, that's what you are, you know it

Come on, vogue
Let your body move to the music (groove to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
You know you can do it

Beauty's where you find it
Not just where you bump and grind it
Soul is in the musical
That's where I feel so beautiful
Magical, life's a ball
So get up on the dance floor

Come on, vogue
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow)
You know you can do it

Vogue, (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (move to the music)
Vogue, (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (go with the flow)

Greta Garbo, and Monroe
Deitrich and DiMaggio
Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean
On the cover of a magazine

Grace Kelly; Harlow, Jean
Picture of a beauty queen
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire
Ginger Rodgers, dance on air

They had style, they had grace
Rita Hayworth gave good face
Lauren, Katherine, Lana too
Bette Davis, we love you

Ladies with an attitude
Fellows that were in the mood
Don't just stand there, let's get to it
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it

Vogue, vogue

Oooh, you've got to
Let your body move to the music
Oooh, you've got to just
Let your body go with the flow
Oooh, you've got to
Vogue

-Madonna, Vogue

BABY ALERT!!!

BABY ALERT!!!

As Karah reported, her baby shall come today. He's already into martial arts, and ready to take over the world!!! So, send plenty of good karma that way... ;)

10-4

Donde esta el Morrow? Umph?

This weekend was… tiresome… in a good way, mind you. Too many things one after the other… In a way just how I like it, although I’m finding out I do need a bit of time to rest…

Friday night Zordak came early from work. We went to get Groundel so he would do the laundry at Raven’s lair. Hours passed by, and it was midnight when we actually zoomed away from Neverland to actually get to the Rock of Bral. The voyage was beautiful, as Nature was majestic, giving us many gifts… the mists from Ravenloft rolled in and out, and even a falling star made an appearance in time for a small wish… Oh, how much we take for granted the simplest of pleasures, as it is just watching a starry night…

Anyway, reached the Rock at 2am, and Coriolis was quite zombyfied… Still, he was a good auto-mode host and so we stayed until 4 something talking and joking and gossiping and the like. Fun, fun, fun. To bed, although the rays of the sun were quite hard to bear… I cannot sleep if not in total darkness, and my magic just wouldn’t work in the Rock… too nature bound to my home it seems… Whatever…

Saturday, woke up around mid-morning, played some tag with Coriolis as he was waiting for us and we were waiting for him… Hmmm… And then to the quest of getting decent coffee… After midday, we walked through Old SanJuan and finally reached El Morro. I have never been there before (yes, I haven’t…, neither the mage, so wheeee o algo). I never imagined so many stairs… up and down and all around… It was almost as taxing as the trip to Guajataca… But I didn’t mind. I loved the place. A pity that it is not well kept, too many empty spaces that could be used with still presentations and attires from the colonization and stuff… almost no displays, almost no information… The wind and the sea and the sun and the small bunch of Amazonas that flied around were the only storytellers, and only if you really listened… There is one chamber in which air comes in, air that is very cold as it carries the mist of the sea waves… Lovely. The sky and the clouds always displaying the works of the Divine, who seemed to show off in many ways.

After the long walk, proper nourishment. At night, the mage and I headed back to Neverland. It was a long day, but it was worth it. We reached our homes at midnight… Funny how everything that happens to us comes to be at midnight, the Witching Hour… Seems that it is our mandatory time… Thanks to Coriolis for being on perfect tour guide mode. We had a blast (hopefully he did as well). Coming soon to our weekend frenzy: Caguana and Macondo Nights.

Sunday, woke up after midday… I knew I would sleep 12 hours or more… I was quite drained… So, mundane cleaning chores, and a call from Groundel. His mom got sick and needed to get to a hospital. So, off I went to the rescue. Had lunch at home, and went to visit the mage. His munchkin was there, and spent some time showing some Disney games to the little lass. Got a call from the ER that Groundel & the gang were ready to go home, so left for the task. Since meds were a monetary burden, we also stopped by Raven’s to check the options… Expensive meds… The poor’s bane… And that is why sometimes communism rules… Sometimes… Went to the pharmacy to get at least something basic, delivered Groundel, and went back to the mage’s den.

Well, the mage had been dwelling on the Horror Nights site, trying to find out why I was so obsessed with it… LOL I guess now we are two obsessed people… It is THE event, you know? And this year it seems cooler as it is the Sweet 16. But… Oh, well… Wishes… It could be a nice thing, but no money no bologna. After browsing the depths of the site, he accompanied me to my car… to find out his car had a flat tire. So… a new mission for Monday morning… the DM is having fun…

Today… Well, 4 services so far, already solved. Working on the site… still at a basic stage since everyone has been interrupting me… And will take a break to go help the mage with his tire mission. Should be back to the site issues on the afternoon… The week started up hectic… And seems hectic in the long run… I won’t whine. That’s how I love it.

Feeling: Tired, happy, hopeful, amazed, intrigued, inspired

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American Life

...

Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?

I tried to be a boy,
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess,
I tried to be the best
I guess I did it wrong,
That's why I wrote this song

This type of modern life - Is it for me?
This type of modern life - Is it for free?
So, I went into a bar looking for sympathy
A little company - I tried to find a friend
It's more easily said it's always been the same
This type of modern life -Is not for me?
This type of modern life -Is not for free?

American life
I live the american dream
You are the best thing I've seen,
You are not just a dream

I tried to stay ahead,
I tried to stay on top
I tried to play the part,
But somehow I forgot
Just what I did it for
And why I wanted more
This type of modern life - Is it for me?
This type of modern life - Is it for free?

Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?

American life
I live the american dream
You are the best thing I've seen,
You are not just a dream

I tried to be a boy,
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess,
I tried to be the best
I tried to find a friend,
I tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top...

Fuck it...
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?

I'm drinking a Soy latte
I get a double shot
It goes right through my body
And you know
I'm satisfied,
I drive my mini cooper
And I'm feeling super-dooper
Yo they tell I'm a trooper
And you know I'm satisfied
I do yoga and pilates
And the room is full of hotties
So I'm checking out the bodies
And you know I'm satisfied
I'm digging on the isotopes
This metaphysic's shit is dope
And if all this can give me hope
You know I'm satisfied
I got a lawyer and a manager
An agent and a chef
Three nannies, an assistant
And a driver and a jet
A trainer and a butler
And a bodyguard or five
A gardener and a stylist
Do you think I'm satisfied?
I'd like to express my extreme point of view
I'm not Christian and I'm not a Jew
I'm just living out the American dream
And I just realized that nothing Is what it seems

Do I have to change my name
Am I gonna be a star
Do I have to change my name
Am I gonna be a star?
Do I have to change my name

-Madonna, American Life

Meetings

at the Savage Frontier...

Yesterday visited LadyDeath’s den as she invited me for dinner. That was very nice of her, and gave a bit of excitement to my life. As I was ready to depart work, got a message from Zordak. The nurse at the Umbrella Corp. made him go back to his home because he got dizzy at work. So, he went home (what a sacrifice).

Went to meet LadyDeath and Groundel happened to be there as well, apparently sick. Some chit-chat, some snapping at Groundel for he knows he must shape-up and take care of himself... and some good dining as the chef used her magic and prepare something really good. Had to leave earlier than I expected since I knew the mage was at home in sickbay... and the simple matter of him being at home during a weekday is a miracle so it's an opportunity not to be wasted...

Well, the mage was feeling better, watching Spawn. Added two Rome episodes to that (sort of, the friggin disks keep skipping, ugh!). A perfect night.

Today work is mild, gotta brainstorm the site... I am a bit sleepy but what the heck... it's a natural state by now. Hungry. Itchy. Tasty. Whatever. LOL The day is very special, hopefully nothing will challenge that status. Reviewed the woes in Neverland, and everyone is having a share of Reality Bites, but remember that the show must go on... and yes, something good will come out of it all. After the rain rainbows will come and undead pixies shall serve us all until the end of time.

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Into the Maw of the Forest

Completed the Yauco mission… Reached Ground Zero and so I’m just trying to put together what is left to do so I finally sit down and begin the design process of the special project… Today I just feel like chillin’ and simply doing nothing more… My energy went with the cable installation that I completed at midday.

Life in La-La Land:

Coriolis: Whining, but hey, its not as good as it gets yet… Hopefully your b-day celebration will be completed next Sat. There is a plan, hope it all follows through.

Lucinda: Stressed but coping with things… Hopefully it all will revert and the initiators of the shameful scam will end up ensnared by it.

Zordak: Dizzy and between Heaven and Hell… Up and down and all around the Land of Mists and the Outer Planes… It’s not easy being a mage or handling the witch… yet he works his magic flawlessly…

LS: Try-outs for the elderly, as a movie is in the making and volunteer actors are needed. As always, cool stuff happening around her busy schedule.

Feeling: The voices in my head are silent. No fussing, no worrying, no anger, no fear, no stress… Peace and quiet, as I allow myself to rest after the long battles that used to drive my life. I thought that a big halt would break everything that I am, but turns out it is just what I needed to replenish body, mind and soul. The wounds are healing, slowly and certainly. There is no more space for tears of despair or sorrow. That time stopped. I walk through the path less traveled, the path that leads to the maw of the forest and allows for thrills and adventures and surprises… Will the Cheshire cat annoy me? Will a tea party for my unbirthday happen? Will a bitchy queen try to spoil my dream? Will a rabbit push a run against time? Who knows… Who cares! The path less traveled may not be easy and may not be glamorous, but it is fulfilling and delivers the meaning of life, as well as all the secrets that mix up the potion which brings zest to life… Imagination, dreams, virtue, valor, a walk in beauty… a walk through Paradise lost… Free.

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B-day boy and then some...

Busy weekend, too busy… Tired but happy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Coriolis, yes thought of you a-lot BUT since I knew you were in one of your wildlife expeditions I didn’t call. Nevertheless, did wished you many gifts, which hopefully you received. ;)

Friday night crashed at the mage’s den. Shared some thoughts with the Keeper and waited until the mage arrived from his mad scientist duties at the Umbrella Corporation.

Saturday… Early in the morning went to my house to wait for the contractor. He was late but at least appeared. The electrician didn’t… But at least MrKnowitall arranged the cables so there is light on the second floor. Hopefully the electrician will appear to fix the first floor during this week. He also said he would fix the leak this week… Let’s put up some candles for that matter… Afterwards, stopped by the mall for some kitty goodies, and then at the cave for some rest. Appointment after mass at night, met with the priest and we should begin the paperwork but still he won’t give us a fricking date… which is annoying AND frustrating. Well… Zordak seemed content with the priest, and I do like him, is just the constant annoyance of treating us as if we were like the lousy common young adults of this isle… We tried reaching El Calvo but it was quite late, so that idea imploded…

Sunday… Woke up at 2pm… Yes, I was THAT tired. Dedicated cleaning time to the litters and doing the laundry. By night, watched some stars and hope crashed against me… seriously…

So, after many midnights within lost Paradise, back to my so-called haven for mundane daytime… Corporate slaves, government slaves… We are all slaves here…

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