Deep In The Forrest

My Weekly Words Challenge (courtesy of Tink) is coming, but I have been delayed by a heavy work load. Please excuse that of course, and come check back soon. It might be tomorrow before I have it up and running, but I will. Take care, and hope you're enjoying your day more than I! :) I think I have a good excuse since I haven't had "Time" and I've been in another "Place". ************************************************ Sorry for the delay, here I am. Still the same today as yesterday meetings but I have found a spare moment to put these up. I gotta hurry though, so here we go. Fuzzy Time, Downtown Memphis Time to go to Peabody Place, Downtown! My Favorite Place, and Two Favorite Faces... "Jimi" takes me places, and to another time and place in my mind. Going to Some Place Orpheum Theatre is a historic place, built in another time altogether. A Historic, Fun and Music-filled Place The Pyramid is a Place that at one Time had many big Concerts ...

Today started out with a rather peaceful workout on the Elliptical machine accompanied by an episode of "Malcom In The Middle" on CardioTheatre. I was quite pleasantly surprised that "The Clacker" (TM) didn't show up to make the whole thing miserable until the last 8 minutes of my workout. That's semi-acceptable. I can handle that. Besides, she's been strangely "quieter" since I brought the hammer down on her with my complaint to the management. Contrary to Richie's hopeful scenario, she has still not "come for me in the parking lot". Ha! Even though she has been on good behavior, for some reason, I still cringe when I see her coming and have a brewing hatred for the very sight of her. Guess she's just one of those people. After working out, we came back home, and I cooked super-charged "Omega 3-6-9" scrambled eggs (with a little shredded cheddar melted in) and turkey bacon. I made a pot of good strong coffee, and I ...

It's time for a Saturday Matinee! Courtesy of yours truly, AJ! You may or may not have seen the movie "Love & A .45" (1994 I think), but is one of those classics for me and also my "B.F.F." Tamra. We used to love watching this. Things change, and we sometimes change our tastes but it is still a memory for us. :)) So break out the popcorn and enjoy... really, it's the full-length film. Saturday's cruising along in a very lazy way... so I'm just kind of chilling right now. However I thought I would show you a photo of my arm bruise. It's really pretty... haha ;) But it hurts. I hate bruises. I'm definitely going to start wearing my longer sleeves and probably get a nice riding jacket soon, and maybe even a full-faced helmet... We'll see. Happy Saturday Y'all! :) Can I get some sympathy please??? I could use a hug. haha.

It's all passed faster than the melted butter on Movie popcorn. I was just sitting here thinking about all of the "phases" my friends and I have been through. Seems like only yesterday we were all muddling through High School, and dreaming dreams of the future. What would we do to change the world? What would the world do to change us? But as we all know, the answers to those questions aren't always what we want them to be, or thought they might be... and it really does ring true that the more things change, the more they (or maybe we) stay the same... in some ways at least. Brian and his family moved down here from Illinois when he was just 18 years old, and we worked for a long time together at Wal*Mart. That's how we met. He never was a "romantic" friend in the least, but he and I still grew close. He was my 'back-up' date if I needed one, and we had our very own "phases" too. He never seemed to be able to settle in or have much suc...

My sincere apologies this week. Seems I haven't been in to post since Friday. Well, it happens. I had stuff going on over the weekend and didn't get in to sit down and do any weekend posts, and then this week for the last couple of days I wasn't feeling well at all, so I was off on a sick day if you will. I'm feeling better this morning. Don't really feel like I have the time to catch up on the Weekly Words Challenge (WWC) ... sorry Tink! So I'll pick that up again next week. Hope you lot are not too disappointed... I'm sure you will survive. ;) **News Update** At our Gym, just FYI "The Clacker" has officially been reported and they asked me details, she's been profiled, and they are going to "take care of the situation" they tell me. So it will be nice to have a less-noisy workout. That is, if she doesn't figure out it was me who ratted her out and she isn't waiting for me in the parking lot. She better hope she doesn't...

It's Friday (yay!), it looks like rain, and I'm once again reminded of childhood, and all those "Nothing Gold Can Stay" moments. I always loved Happy Days re-runs so much, and of course as most of my long-time readers might know, "The Fonz" was my first 'hoodlum'. He probably played a big part in my love for Motorcycles too, even though looking back at the one he drove, mine would obliterate his (No offense Fonz). But so many wonderful moments I sat back and enjoyed the show "Happy Days". Therefore, as part of my Friday Video Chill, I wanna present the first chunk of the Happy Days Pilot, which originally aired in January 1974 (the show ended in September of 1984). Happy Days Pilot (pt. 1) Do you remember in Jr. High or High School when the teacher would plan for class to watch a film, and you always looked forward to it? They would have a class volunteer or two go and fetch the T.V./VCR Combo from the library, and we would be so excited t...

It all started yesterday morning, I just didn't have a chance to stop and rant. We decided to get into the gym extra-early to avoid having to deal with "The Clacker" (the little dooky-ball haired, hog-faced girl who makes too much noise on the machines). Normally, she piles in around 6:30, so we dragged ourselves out of bed at 5:15 or so, and ended up at the gym on the Elliptical machines at 5:30 a.m. It was still dark outside, she was nowhere in sight, I was enjoying my work-out for once. Since we'd been so comfortable, we decided to make our workout a hour instead of 30 or 45 minutes (plus the 5 minute cool-down). I forget what I was watching, as there's usually not that much on that early in the morning... maybe it was "Sister, Sister". Like clockwork, and 30 minutes early herself, IN WALKS THE MUTHAFLIPPIN CLACKER!!! My heart sinks. I looked at Richie in disbelief. How on earth did this happen? It was so carefully planned! Was she psychic maybe? She...

Tuesday's not quite gone, and what is a Tuesday without our Weekly Words Challenge (WWC) hosted by the fabulous female, Tink of Pickled Beef? This week's words are "Male" and "Female". I had a difficult time making this one interesting... so well, I didn't go overboard. It's a short one for me, but at least I struggled and tried to participate. Thanks to everyone who liked my assortment in last week's slide show presentation, I appreciate that. It's not as elaborate this week, but I still hope you'll enjoy one or two. Here we go. Is this a Male or Female type cable? (bonus if you can tell me what it is anyways) Power cords and power strips are made up of male / female components. Not all couples are Male-Female, however we are. Mr. J's male, and I'm female. ;) Specially drawn by me, a horrible rendition of Male and Female stick figures... hah! May I present "Mr. & Mrs. WWC"? AJ's low-carb chocolate/cheesecake-s...

O.k. I'm back... just felt the need to put a few thoughts down. Cool? Basically, I'm going to put this here to hold it, even though I have it saved at home too... A new poem I wrote the other day. I don't know if it will become a song, or just stay a poem. One never knows those types of things until they just "happen". Well, anyway, here it is. Your sex is like magick a dream within a dream but nothing is as it seems and youth long gone but just around the corner stalks us from behind. And the smell of youth is smoke and burning leaves and honeysuckle first snowflakes and afterbirth What is it all worth? What's real and what's surreal? Why have we created this place? What is going to take its place? Weapons of mass destruction A load of brain reduction Where do I begin? Where does it all end? Seems I'm right back where I started. Yeah I write in a weird way, I just take little 'notions' that come to me and let them have their way. I give cred...

My weekend is almost over, and I haven't really done much of anything. I feel slightly unaccomplished, but not so bad. Sometimes it feels good to goof off and just watch some movies and chill. I have worked up some pretty cool recipes along with the low carb stuff. First of all, to change up a bit from the cheesecake, I concocted a low-carb type of brownie. That turned out pretty good. And then today, I cooked Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo, using Spaghetti squash as the noodles. That was quite good too. This will be my second week without sugar and bad carbs, so wish me luck! We were supposed to go a friend's party to kick off The Cooper-Young festival this past Friday night, but everything got too hectic and I simply wasn't able to make it. I'm sure he's mad at us for not showing, because it was the last time that he will really have a party there, since they have sold their house and are moving to Atlanta, but hopefully he'll forgive me. I'm feeling a bit of...

It is actually Friday, but that has not relieved me much at all. The day seems to be dragging on, so I thought I would go and look at a few YouTube videos, just for a laugh. I ran across this one, "The Opening Scene from The Wedding Crashers" . It's not very long, but it's pretty funny in my opinion. I love Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, they crack me up. Great scene and probably a good message in there about marriages somewhere--lol If you've never seen the movie "The Wedding Crashers" I recommend it. It is a silly, laugh-out-loud comedy. Anything else you ask? Well, not really. I can't say that anything has grabbed my attention today, or this week except for work. Just this and that, issues that aren't worth blogging about. On the Anabolic Diet front, I am still doing well. I have not eaten a morsel of sugary goodness all week long, it's been about grilled chicken, salads, broccoli, cauliflower (which creams up to make some delicious "M...

I saw this on the news yesterday morning, and I just thought it was bizarre! Who the hell would want... oh nevermind, asking "why" in this day and age just doesn't seem to do any good. Let's just "LOL". ;) Michael Jackson's Underwear Going Up For Auction On Ebay | AHN | September 11, 2008 Posted using ShareThis

With my history of addiction (to carbs), and the recent "march on fitness" that we have once again joined, along with the diabetes that runs in my family, Richie decided to lay down the law and have me join him on The Anabolic Diet . As hard as it is for me to cut those delicious, mouth-watering carbs, I agreed. Now before you go and lecture me on the perils of fad diets, and how "low carb" is a temporary fix, let me just say that: #1. I know all that stuff... I've been through nearly every fitness craze in my youth you can think of probably. And I know that there is no 'quick fix' or easy way to get or stay thin. You have to stay active, and try to maintain well balanced nutrition, you can't go "eating all that meat" and be healthy. Ok, so that's the thing, you don't have to eat tons of meat to watch your carb intake, and you can still get all of the essential fats, and vitamins and fiber that it takes to be healthy. Anything can b...

Jaxxx is back with Slideshow City for this week's WWC... (brought to us as always by the lovely and mucho talented, as well as sometimes dangerous Tink of Pickled Beef .) I must make a quick notation that the first two photos are not mine, I swiped them from images, but I thought they were cute and wanted to use them to illustrate this week's words, which are "Safe" and "Dangerous". Here we go! Enjoy. Oh yes darlings, if you can't view the slideshow for any reason, Click Here To View . Tuesday's gone with the Wind (and more rain I guess), so I will see you all tomorrow!

1. Me, me, me, me meee. 2. I just haven't felt in much of a writing mood over the weekend. 3. I did get alot of riding time in on "Jimi" the last couple days, which totally relaxes me. 4. There are new "things that irritate me" added to the list. (to follow) 5. I can't stand people who are watching something funny on cardio-theatre while they're on the machines, who "Cackle Out Loud" when they could simply giggle quietly to themselves. 6. I can't stand the employees (this can be other places besides the gym) who simply feel compelled to 'dust' and sweep every machine around you while you are working out. It makes me sneeze, and also makes me feel on edge. 7. I honestly have nothing more entertaining to talk about. 8. The bed is calling me, I'm tired and I am about to go to sleep. 9. Nine is all she (I) wrote.

For anyone who has ever been lucky enough to feel this kind of Love, but knowing how it feels to lose it. Never quite being able to get it out of your soul. No regrets, but loving that dangerously... loving the curse. This is for all of us... TGIF. Vivian Green - "Cursed" It's R&B, so if you don't like R&B (or rather if you're gonna bitch about it) don't listen. I love music of all kinds. The words are on the screen for this btw. Oh yes, and don't forget about WTF Friday .

... but then sometimes, you're the head. It's hard not to get discouraged these days, because of fluctuating prices, constant inflations of some sort, crime rates, political 3-ring-circuses, and yadda-yadda-yadda. But when it gets to be too much, that's why you come by and see your favorite Aunt Jackie, because she keeps you protected, far away from any sort of reality! Makes ya feel good, that's right. (Or at least forget what you were thinking about so hard before...) Well you know I would love to talk about something funny that happened today but nothing really notable happened, so I am at a loss there. It was a totally boring and long day at the office. I notice I get mixed thoughts when I detail my dreams, like dreams don't really make a shit? Well, maybe they mean something, or maybe they don't. I don't really care. But I would much rather sleep and dream and enjoy than swim along in the SSDD (same-shit-different-day) river... it's just boring. I...

The alarm went off around 5:00 a.m., which is actually about 4:45 since my clock is set 15 minutes fast. The snooze allows me 30 minutes (which is probably too long for a snooze, but seems very short indeed). I read a long time ago that if you position your alarm clock away from the bed so that you have to get out of bed to turn it off, you will be able to wake up easier... So mine is on top of the t.v. Therefore, I slide out of bed, eyes still semi-closed as not to let too much light in, ease up to the clock and slap it on the snooze button. Thirty more minutes of bliss ahead. Contrary to the advice, I fall back to sleep with no problems. This happens at least 2 more times because I am addicted to hitting the snooze button. This morning, during one of my 'snooze' sessions, I slipped into a very strange dream. It took place near my childhood home (Mom and Dad's house). My husband and I were walking down the road, and it was my impression that this was early morning... as if...

You know the score, it's Tuesday and that's the Weekly Words Challenge (courtesy Tink!) . Sorry I am late. It has been a day... had a hard time getting finished up with the post. This week's words however, are "Moody" and "Bright"... let's see if I can do this... mmm'kay? I think the tint gives this picture a sort of "moody" quality. "Roll On Moody River, Roll On!!!" The sky seemed quite moody to me in this shot. I was moody, so I took a drive, and happened to pass by this shack, which was the temporary place Bob (Motorcycle Madness) was staying at when I put him on my scorecard . The Pyramid is usually alot brighter than this. What a bright yellow train. This photo seems quite moody, with the rain while the buildings are quite bright! I like the yellow reflection from this bright Jeep on the street. If I'm feeling moody, where two roads diverge, there's no telling what direction I might take. Such is Life. :) Have a g...

Well, Happy Labor Day everybody... I'm not going to make a big theme out of it or anything. It's the first day of the new month... September. If you're reading this then I gather you made it too. Also, a big Thank You to everyone who joined me in wishing Daddy a Happy Birthday! He is doing alright, and says he enjoyed his weekend. I'm just bored to death so I am going to take my camera out and see what I can see, maybe I'll catch a good shot or two. Irritation is taking over me as I have had one thing after the other in the last few minutes, just small irritations, but still they build. Not the least of which is the amount of times a cashier has conveniently "forgotten" to take the 55c Off Now coupon off my particular items, and cheated me out of another dime. I found 3 items this weekend alone with the coupon sitting there untouched. (Yes, I should notice them too, but they should definitely help us). I am certain it is a conspiracy. Have a good one folks...