Deep In The Forrest

¡Hola! If you do or don't know Spanish (I don't really, well maybe a few choice words), I will let you know what the page I snatched the above title off of says that this means... Literally: "For every ill, drink Mezcal (type of liquor), For everything good, as well". LOL! I'll drink to that (well, I don't drink much, but if I did it would more likely be a good Tequilla. I can handle Tequilla... not sure why. That is quite fitting, since today is Cinco de Mayo ... the Fifth of May. Celebrate, or don't... But I still wish all of my blog pals and Spanish (as well as non-Spanish speaking buddies), a very Happy Cinco de Mayo. If you are expecting half-naked Mexican women, then this is the wrong blog... however since I do enjoy helping my fellow men (or women if that be the case), I'll direct you over to Cynical Bastard (Jay's Blog) . Now, he is the one to go to for the hot gals. I can't really think of any sexy male Mexican actors really so... her...

(photo on left taken Halloween 1996 I think--haha!) I hope that this post finds you nearing the end or having had an extreme, hardcore fantastic weekend. Once again, as for me it was NOT NEARLY LONG ENOUGH!!! ARRRGH! As promised, I have decided to try out the voice post for you today, and I have included below, my Podcast for Sunday, May 4, 2008. Just a note, however, the set-up I used to begin with doesn't sound so great, it has a lot of noise, you can hear the microphone noises... so I will fix all that hopefully next time. Maybe it will be at least bearable... But my apologies beforehand, as the whole recording probably sounds stupid. I included a reading of the below journal entry from December 3, 1986 (I did more skipping ahead). Here is the written journal entry (read if you like), or if you would rather, then skip to the podcast and go back and try the text if you are unable to understand something. Jackie's Private Journal - Entry #36 - December 3, 1986 You know, you...

You have plenty to read and catch up on , so while you're here take a load off and stay for a bit, relax and read some of my latest entries, which are actual excerpts from my journal (age 14). Yes, you get to peek into the mind of the teen-Aunt-Jackie... it's going to get even more fun... so stick around. First, take a look at today's Weekly Words Challenge! Brought to us as always by our friend Tink of Pickled Beef . This week's words were "One" and "Water" . Off you go!! Watch the slideshow, then enjoy a good read. Click Here If You Are Unable To View Slideshow

Next up, of course is Weekly Words Challenge, brought to us by the uber-awesome Tink of Pickled Beef . This week's words are "One" and "Water"... check back for it right after these uninhibited teen thoughts by Jackie! That's right, it's time for more 14-year-old Jackie Journals ... I'm skipping around tonight, and bringing to you Journals #5 & #7. Here goes. Jackie's Private Journal - Entry #5 - 3/26/85 O.k., sorry I skipped a while. Today I did an unusual thing. I pierced my own ears a second time!!! I was fooling with my ears and just pierced 'em. Now I have 2 holes in each ear. I couldn't believe myself! I like them though. Mom didn't make a big deal but Dad hated it!!!! It didn't really hurt but about like the gun. I'm satisfied. I may I may consider liking Ken* again but I'm not sure. I'll decide later and report. he's had a collapsed lung, he's so little well not really but he's got a thin chest ...

It's raining here today, and I was planning to visit my Mom and Dad but got a late start, had to go to the grocery store first, and then cook late breakfast. With the rain (supposed to be happening all day pretty much), I'll probably put off until next weekend when I can maybe plan a better visit and spend more time. Upon returning from the grocery store, we had a "Wasp Catastrophe". While Richie and I were putting away the groceries, I spotted a wasp hanging out on the curtain. (If you never knew this about me, just know that I have an intense wasp phobia that stems from childhood and includes any flying 'stinging' type insect). "Oh F****** J**us G*d!!!" I shout, and go darting out the door. This leaves Richie looking around going "WTF?!?!". He says "W**t is it?" I scream "WAAAAASSSPP!!!!" lol Then Richie comes running out the door too. Then I pretty much tell him that there's no way I can bend on this issue, he...