Saturday, July 22, 2006

Massage School Kicks Ass

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Massage School! It is so fascinating what you can do to the body. I know, I know. I've always been fascinated with the body..but now, I'm fascinated in a clinical way. (Evil giggle.)

Honestly, it is such a blast. Anatomy, the strokes we learn, even what should seem simple like draping...all so much fun and so energizing. I can't wait to practice on friends and family.

Unfortunately, no practicing on people I don't know until I'm certified.....unfortunate for them. People have been coming out of the woodwork of course to be guinea pigs. But no can do. They'll have to wait until I'm really good and then get in line behind Tony. T has already said he wants to be my first paid client. WHAT A GREAT COMPLIMENT THAT IS!!!!

Well, I'm all hot and sweaty and off to shower. And no it's not just because it is 112 degrees outside but because I've been in lab class all day. Going back and forth between receiving and giving. AND YES, I know how that sounds. You should hear when the nice, gentle 75 year old founder says, "You'd better knead the butt. The butt needs to be kneaded." Go ahead and say it out loud and you'll be surprised that all I do is crack a smile. It's all so professional and healthy in a positive, medical type way that you don't even go to the more base ways of thinking.

It is interesting to see the different types of people who have some MAJOR body issues. Especially, because if you were walking down the street or saw them in a public place you'd have no clue. I obviously don't have that problem. So that's just another aspect that's awesome. The helping people get over their issues and RELAX!

So this is adding another notch in the "This is my favorite year of life so far" belt!


Take care! TTYL

Friday, July 21, 2006

Robbie's Birthday

Today is one of the most important days on the calendar to me. Because it is the anniversary of the day I became a tia. Robbie's TWELVE! Wow! Hard to believe.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

And I Thought It Didn't Show

Your Quirk Factor: 50%
You're a pretty quirky person, but you're just normal enough to hide it.Congratulations - you've fooled other people into thinking you're just like them!
How Quirky Are You?

Monday, July 17, 2006

A Tiny Prayer

O.K. Watching the news can be more than depressing and informative. It can also make you wish for miracles. Apparently it got as hot as 110 degrees ( a record for this date!) in Stockton. Looking at another week of 100+ weather too. Hence the prayers for a miracle....as in busting the heat. AND not having my poor strained air conditioner busted. (To any deity listening to keyboard taps>)PLEASE LET THE AC WORK!!!!!

Quiz 1Billion and 4?

Questions I got from Jeanine's MySpace site.
Current mood: contemplative

1) What stickers do you have on your car, if any?

I have none. I had a Kerry/Edwards bumper sticker but it started to peel off on one corner due to the tremendous amount of rain we had this last winter. So I just ripped the whole thing off. I saw a bumper sticker in Orlando that I wanted to buy at the NEA Representative Assembly's Non-profit Fundraising tables but it wasn't there when I came back with cash. It said: I love my country but I think we should start seeing other people.

2) What posters do you have in your room?
Nothing. I've never been a fan of posters. I want some art though. Got any cheap for sale?

3) What do you hear right now?
The hepa-filter house fan and my air conditioner (central) straining to cool my two story house in 107 degree weather.

4) If you could drink anything right this second, what would it be?
Sperm. Hey, it's been a while. OK, OK I was kidding. I really would kill for some water. It's 107...did I mention that?

5) Does anything hurt on your body right now?
My neck strangely enough. Good thing I start massage school tomorrow and first lab day is Thursday.

6) If someone you hated died, would you laugh and spit on their grave?
Why would I bother? A person you hate is a waste of time. Spitting or laughing means that you give them control over your thoughts and emotions. I prefer to leave people I hate behind.

7) What's your job position called?
Teacher. Didn't you read the profile already?

8) What size ring do you wear?
7

9) Do you own a picture phone?
Yes. In fact it's the only reason I own a cell phone.

10) What was your high school's mascot?
We were the Delta Kings (and Queens for the girls' teams) so it was a jester.

11) What's your favorite bottled water?
Whatever's available.

12) What's the next concert/show you're going to and when?
No clue. Hopefully my music loving, concert going friends will set something up. I just go along. Don't have enough initiative to do that.

13) What were you doing at 9 pm last night?
Running on a treadmill. 5% incline and only 3.3 mph. Actually, it was more like jog/walking now that I think about it. I was also watching "Cold Case" on t.v. at same time.

14) What's your favorite Starbucks drink?
Venti soy latte with an extra shot.

15) Do you exercise as much as you should?
Not in the last couple of months. However, just within the last five days I've gotten back to it. I've missed exercising!!!!!!!!

16) Did you attend your High School prom?
No. I was asked but it was a pity request.

17) Did you go to someone else's prom?
No. I was a nerd in high school. I rarely knew anyone at my own school let alone somewhere else.

SOME STRANGE QUESTIONS:
Something purple within 5 feet of you.
The flowers on my skirt.

The sexiest item of clothing you own.
A suede skirt that has a zipper all the way down the front.

How long can you hold your breath underwater?
I have no idea.

Favorite Pocky flavor.
I have no idea what a Pocky is. Therefore, I don't have a favorite flavor.

Your nails were last painted.
My toes only and just a few hours ago. A nice, deep, sunsetty color.

The weirdest thing you've ever heated in the microwave.
I've never heated anything I would consider "weird" in the microwave.

Ever done the Electric Slide?
All the time. It's amazing how it's still so popular after all these years.

Ever crash a car, been in accidents?
No. Thank God!

Do you look good in yellow?
I think so.

Do you sing?
Only when no one is listening.

Ever sang in front of a crowd?
My friends are karaoke whores; so what do you think?

Do you dance?
ALWAYS! Whenever music is playing.

Is your hair long enough to chew on?
Barely. I just got it cut short for first time in years.

Least favorite color?
Anything neon.

Favorite kind of pizza?
Margherita

Ever had Dippin' Dots?
Yes but don't care for it.

Ever played an instrument?
Yes. The piano and the clarinet.

How old were you when you got a cell phone?
30 something. I was old. I can't remember.

How old were you when you got your first car?
18

How many tickets do you have?
2 but would have been 3 if I didn't fight one.

Do you want to get married?
No.

At what age do you want to get married?
I did it at age 28 and I'm not going back.

Why did you take this quiz?
I wanted something on my MySpace site even though I just prefer regular blogging here.

Way Prettier than My Real Color

Take the quiz:
What kind of eyes do you have? (with pictures)

Eden
You have eden eyes. Eden is the color of water. Your eyes symbolize your great flexibility. You are a creative person. You can think of many good ways to get your point across to people as you have very good communication abilities. When someone feels down or is hurt, you have the remarkable ability to help them and heal them. If you have too little going on in your life, you may be withdrawn and depressed, timid, manipulative, unreliable, stubborn, or suspicious. Some words to describe you: peaceful, sincere, affectionate, tranquil, intuitive, trustworthy, pure, loyal, healing, and stable.

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Only Came in XSmall


O.K. I saw this t-shirt at the car wash. I would've bought it too except it only came in EXTRA SMALL!!!! What's up with that? Those of us in other sizes often feel a sin coming on too you know. It would have been perfect for Freedom Night with Shawn, Shanda and Jen.

Monday, July 10, 2006

What You Say?

My favorite sayings from Orlando: (Seen on bumper stickers, t-shirts, tote bags and in one instance overheard while standing in line to buy food.)

I have tried everything I can think of to get her to break up with me.

Scrabble....It's your word against mine!

Why are we going to build the Berlin Wall in the Southwest?

I love my country...but I think it's time we started seeing other people.

A war budget leaves every child behind!

There is only one race....HUMAN! All the rest is culture.....Eracism.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

July Celebrations

Happy Birthday to The United States of America!
You look good for a 230 year old!
Happy Birthday to {nephews} Dalin (7 on the 2nd)
and Robbie (12 on the 21st)!!!
Happy Birthday to {brother} David!
Happy Birthday to {cousin} Jonathan!
Happy Birthday to Aunt Chris!
Happy Birthday to Joey Rosensteel! (The big 16!)
Happy Anniversary of meeting, Mom and Dad!
Happy Anniversary Carin and Karie!!