Deep In The Forrest

There wasn't a particular reason that I named the post "Eat My Shorts", I just felt like saying it. So there... Aunt Jackie doesn't have to apologize for anything. Normally, Aunt Jackie doesn't refer to herself in the 3rd person, but somehow that slipped in there. She isn't going to apologize for that either. Well, the anniversary is over, it went well. We had our little anniversary dinner (thanks to a coupon for a complimentary dinner when you buy a full-priced dinner at Texas De Brazil). Even with a coupon it is a splurge, but not too bad. That's all I wanted for my anniversary anyways, to go out for dinner. Throughout Christmas and that, I have maintained there was nothing I really needed for a gift. I'm good with that. I just like to enjoy myself. For my Bizarro friends, please not that I have posted there... It's Been A While I know. I might start updating more over there because it's time to let off some steam. I enjoy that. It's not...

Eight (8) years ago today, we hit up 201, tied the knot and afterward had our post-wedding eats at The Bar-B-Q Shop . Ain't love grand? In my opinion, it really doesn't matter how you did it, or where, or how much money you spent making the nuptials fancy, but rather how well it stands the test of time, and how much you enrich each others' lives. Relationships are work... Love is the easy part, respect is a must. Two people, individuals, still need room to grow as their own person, but still grow together. But if it's worth it, and it's meant to be it will flourish and live on and on. Love is eternal. Here's to many more "Mr. J"... You Rock in so many ways, and I love you. Happy Anniversary!!!

For a few days, I have been gone and lost in thought... some about what the future holds from here on out, some about everything that needs to be done, and some about nothing because I simply needed to empty and relax my mind. I began December with my own personal challenge to myself to complete the December NaBloPoMo , but I didn't make it. Each of you have your own opinions about doing certain things and forced blog posting, which is fine. Contrary to BBC's opinions, I wasn't doing the posting to impress anybody, I was just doing it because I wanted to see if I could. I didn't make it through, that was due to nobody but myself and my tired soul. Well, I do hope that your holidays have been great. The fog of my holidays is over, except for New Year's Eve, which is destined to get more uncomfortable for me than I like, because I don't like crowds of people and too much chaos at one time, but this is not just my trip, so there are other forces that I must endure ...

Well, I just couldn't make the posts over the weekend to keep up with my December NaBloPoMo. Geez, this has been rough. I tried though. I don't think I should go back and make-up Friday and Saturday just to keep it clean. I failed, I will take the hit. The weekend has been hum-drum and very cold, especially today. If it decides to snow, I think we're in business! But I doubt it will snow. Since we are nearing the holiday week itself, the story will be a special holiday treat for you all. I am still working to have time to post the story. I will be putting it up this week for sure so check back and read it, hopefully it will entertain you. :) Meanwhile, here is a consolation video since I am lazy. It's Four Banned Commercials , so kids don't click. :)

Haven't had time to finish my story idea... I know, Blasphemy, right?? Long day at work today, big meeting, then Band Practice. So I have not had time to post. Speaking of blasphemy, gotta leave you with one funny photo. Sorry, but this just made me lol, I can't help it. :)

Arrgggs!! (Or in Programming, Args? I dunno lol). Work has been kicking my butt this week, and I haven't been able to spend much time to myself to think clearly. Thanks you guys for the comments on what type of story to write about, It's helping out a lot please keep em coming. I'm working on that cool post so when I write it you better be back, don't you wanna see what parts of your suggestions I use anyway?? So check back soon, hopefully tomorrow I will be writing the story. But for today, I just want you to check out one of the coolest photographers I have seen in a while. The man still uses film, and nearly everything that he puts out here, or he states ALL of it is untouched by any Photoshop. It's merely his shooting skills, and lighting and effects he creates himself with the camera. That's pretty cool. Check it!! His Name Is Jamie Harmon . I've also been playing with this Karaoke site called SingSnap.com , I made some recordings but they are too crapp...

My mind stays so very loud and noisy most of the time, buzzing with too much information, too many feelings, and I often feel pulled in quite a number of varying directions. It's o.k., I know that it is natural in any course of growth throughout life. I feel change coming on, new directions, new endeavors. I'm not quite sure what that means yet. It's not a bad thing, however. Today's Daily OM "As We Ebb and Flow Through Life" was a good one! Take a read if you feel like it, and if you enjoy inspiration, or just need a little lift. It's about time for another one of "AJ's Great Stories". How does everyone feel about that?? I'll try to think of a good one to chronicle. Better yet, let me get my readers involved. Ask me to tell you a story about something in my life, anything topic, sad, funny, inspirational, whatever. Get to commenting!!!