Cocoa Goddess's MindSay Blog

MY FIRST ENTRY - HERE GOES NOTHING

myclette — 2004-12-30T11:12:40-05:00

Hello everyone,

Since this is my very first entry, I figured I would give a little more insight into who I am. I like the questionnaire from the show "Inside the Actor's Studio", so I decided to answer it and publish my answers on my blog.

The Pivot Questionnaire("Inside Actor's Studio" Questions)

What is your favorite word? Desire. It is the one thing that drives us to do the incredible or the unmentionable.
What is your least favorite word? Moist. I just don't like the way it sounds. I don't like the sound of the vowel blend "oi" or "oy".
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Love and Desire
What turns you off? Rudeness. It's never necessary.
What is your favorite curse word? It's actually a phrase my Big Mama says, "shittin' ass." For example, "Boy close that shittin' ass door! You're lettin' out all the cool air!"
What sound or noise do you love? Soft rain
What sound or noise do you hate? The sound of a crying baby
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I would love to be an actress, especially one who does Broadway musicals.
What profession would you not like to do? A social worker. They see so much sadness everyday. Or a nurse at a hospice. Their patients always die.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Well done my child (It could happen! LOL)

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myclette — 2004-12-31T04:12:19-05:00

You scored as Water. Water is the element that predominates in your life. Water rules the signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Air

90%

Water

90%

Fire

70%

Spirit

50%

Earth

30%

Which of the Five Elements are you?
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REALITY TV BITES!

myclette — 2005-01-01T02:01:42-05:00

Is anyone else as fed up with “reality t.v.” as I am? I mean does anyone write a SCRIPT for a television series anymore? Of course the industry says that there is a big market out there for reality television, but I think the bigger market is the advantage of not having to hire and pay actors or anyone else for that matter to produce a show.

Fox is notorious for having the most ridiculous reality t.v. shows ever produced. Remember “The Littlest Groom”? What about, “Playing it Straight”? Their latest shameful endeavor is “Who’s Your Daddy?” a reality show in which woman who is looking for her birth father has to guess which of the eight men is her real father. How demented is this? What about those guys playing the fake fathers? How could someone pretend to be someone’s father when they know this young woman has to be desperate as hell to go on a reality show to find him?

If the television networks want to produce real reality TV, here are a few suggestions I had for some shows:

SURVIVOR: SOUTH CENTRAL L.A. – Why drop contestants off at exotic locales to test their survival skills? In this show contestants will be left in the middle of South Central L.A. in the dead of night with no money, no food, no transportation and no weapons. They will have to try to get housing and food stamps with each challenge and try to not get their electricity turned off. The winner never has to set foot in South Central L.A. again.

HELL JUNIOR HIGH – Have you ever gotten pissed off at the fact that teachers work half a year, get winter and spring break and still get paid in the summer? Have you ever complained about how the school system is substandard and they children are being held to lower standards? Well, this show is for you. Contestants must teach the entire year at an undisclosed junior high school. They are allowed to teach a subject that they are comfortable with, but they must adhere to state requirements in regards to making daily and yearly lesson plans, maintaining a proper grade book, attending staff develop meetings and meeting with parents. In order for the contestants to win, all of their students must pass the state required standardized test. The winner gets a teachers salary.

WHO WANTS TO BE MY MISTRESS? -- One rich married Texas oilman is looking for a young, preferably buxom woman between the ages of 18 - 27 to fill those lonely nights. His wife Nadine is getting older, (she’s 41) and she just doesn’t understand his needs. The lucky winner will receive all of the benefits of a mistress – money, jewels, luxury cars and plastic surgery. The catch? Nadine is the president of the Women’s Riffle Association and has an addiction to Xanax and booze.

If any of these get picked up (I’m sure Fox will be interested), I’d better get a percentage of the profits. All of my fellow bloggers can vouch for me when I say these were my ideas first.

What Kind of Sexy Are You?

myclette — 2005-01-01T03:01:17-05:00

You Are Glam Sexy You live for flaunting your sexiness, and you totally work it. Why not? You've got the goods - you might as well use them. You're 100% woman, and you never go out without looking your best. After all, you never can tell when you might bump into Mr. Perfect! Find the Love of Your Life (and More Love Quizzes) at Your New Romance. What Kind of Sexy Are You? Take This Quiz :-)

MUSINGS OF THE HEART

myclette — 2005-01-02T02:01:12-05:00

Why is love so complicated? Its something we all want and need, but it's something that we never seem to get quite right. Some of us love too hard. Some of us don't love enough. Many of us love what we can not have, as if the unattainable is much sweeter. Often, we take love for granted, as if those who love us will always love us. As a matter of fact some of us don't even realize how much we care about someone until they're gone. The Bible says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." I believe this is an excellent description of what love is, but it is not a good description of human nature. Sometimes in the heart of mankind love is unrequited, obsessive and co-dependent. It often comes at the wrong time. How many of us have passed on an opportunity to be with someone because the timing was off? Maybe you just broke up with someone and didn't want to jump in to another relationship. Maybe you've loved a person for years, but were too afraid to say anything, only to find out they've felt the same way too. Unfortunately, both of you are married. What about those who feel like they are with the wrong person because they forgot why they fell in love with them in the first place. Often, they remember why AFTER they are separated from that person. I guess love is so complicated because even though the concept of love is pure and perfect, the human race is not.

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myclette — 2005-01-04T01:01:08-05:00

Sometimes, you need to open up a fresh can.

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myclette — 2005-01-05T09:01:41-05:00

In the year 2005 I resolve to:

Start a cult.

Get your resolution here

Lyrics, compliments of Lilith

myclette — 2005-01-09T02:01:03-05:00

When I listen to music, I admit that I don’t focus much on the lyrics. However, when the lyrics are so powerful, witty or clever I am compelled to play the song over and over again. I am often inspired by the lyrics of female songwriters. Lately, there seems to be a resurgence of women who write or co-write their own music. Here is a list of my all time favorite lyrics by female songwriters and performers:

My Immortal – Evanescence (Amy Lee)

And if you have to leave

I wish that you would just leave

Your presence still lingers here

And it won't leave me alone.

Who among us hasn't been here? The pain of being in love with someone who doesn't want you, but won't show you the mercy of making a clean break and getting out of your life. Meanwhile, your pathetic ass is too weak to tell them to go away

You're So Vain -- Carly Simon

You're so vain.

You probably think this song is about you.

Brilliant! The song really IS about him, but she hasn't revealed who the song is about. Come on Carly, you can tell me. I won't tell anybody. I promise!

You Look So Fine -- Garbage (Shirley Manson)

You look so fine.

I want to break your heart -

And give you mine.

You're takin' me over.

That's right Shirley! Hurt him girl!

Tracy's Flaw-- Skunk Anansie (Skin)

And when I feel like i'm the victim

I will come running home to you

And I will weep like I will change

When I come running home to you

I'll make you believe that i'm a changed girl

That I'm honest good and pure

Then I'll drag you through my shit again

'Cos I know you'll love me more

I know plenty of guys who know women like "Tracy"

You Oughta Know-- Alanis Morisette

Did you forget about me Mr. Duplicity ?

I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner.

It was a slap in the face

How quickly I was replaced

Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?

I saved the best for last. Alanis, you are brutal in this song! This song helped through a bad break up. I could have posted the whole song.

BILL O'REILLY vs. THAT WHIPPER SNAPPER, GEORGE CLOONEY

myclette — 2005-01-11T08:01:08-05:00

Bill O'Reilly may just be in need of a big hug and a good colon cleansing.

Once again, Bill O’Reilly in his usual miserable old bastard fashion has criticized George Clooney’s efforts to give aid to those affected by another tragedy. After, September 11th, Clooney spearheaded a celebrity telethon to help those who lost loved ones in the tragedy. The O’Reilly Factor launched an investigation into how the funds from the telethon were being distributed. Their investigation discovered that there was indeed some misappropriation of funds. Because of this, the Red Cross has amended some of their policies concerning the distribution of donations.

The devastating Tsunami that happened on December 26, 2004 has prompted Clooney to organize another celebrity relief telethon. On his show last week, Bill O’Reilly commented on the upcoming telethon by saying, “So now we're back in the same spot. A national TV telethon will raise millions and “The Factor” will be watching to see if the money gets to the tsunami victims. If it does not, there will be trouble. And this time nobody can say they weren't warned.” Even though it appears that some good came out of Bill O’Reilly’s investigation, I take issue with his methods and criticisms of those who are trying to help others. Mr. O’Reilly, if you are so concerned about where the money from the telethon goes, why not get involved with the telethon yourself. Join up with the celebrities and use your influence to make sure the funds are being properly distributed from the inside. Why does it seem necessary to always present yourself as an antagonist instead of an ally? Granted, it may make you a little ill to be in the company of so many liberal, Hollywood hotshots, but if Bush and Clinton can team up to help the Tsunami victims surely you and Clooney can come to some agreement. I will acknowledge that cynicism has a place in your show. Your viewers tune in to listen to you complain about everything that is not congruent with white, mainstream society. However, your cynicism is petty in comparison to the 150.000 victims (and counting) of the tsunami. This tragedy is too big to draw lines. There is no room for your “us against them” attitude. Sometimes a miserable old man is charming, but sometimes he just needs a hug and a good colonic.

A Little More about Me.

myclette — 2005-01-12T06:01:17-05:00

I stole this quiz from my friend Stacy's blog.

( )Things that I haven't done (*)Things I have done

(*) Been drunk

(*) Kissed a member of the opposite sex

(*) Kissed a member of the same sex

( ) Crashed a friends car

( ) Been to Japan

(*) Ridden in a taxi

(*) Been in love

(*) Been dumped

(*) Shoplifted

(*) Been fired

(*) Been in a fist fight

( ) Snuck out of my parents house

( ) Had a crush on someone of the same sex

( ) Dated someone of the same sex

(*) Had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back (That was the story of my life.)

( ) Been arrested

(*) Made out with a stranger

(*) Made a booty call

(*) Been a booty call

(*) Stole something from my job (it was post it notes and legal pads. I stole them after I got fired.)

( ) Celebrated New Years in Times Square

(*) Gone on a blind date (And a few times I wished I were blind on the date)

(*) Lied to a friend (I didn't want to hurt their feelings)

(*) Have a friend lie to me

( ) Had a crush on a teacher

( ) Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans

( ) Been to Europe

(*) Skipped school

(*) Slept with a co-worker

( ) Puposely cut myself

(*) Been married

( ) Gotten divorced

(*) Had children (1 little diva princess)

( ) Seen someone die

( ) Been to Africa

( ) Had a crush on one of my MindSay friends

(*) Slapped someone I love

( ) Driven over 400 miles to attend a show/festival/fetish ball

( ) Been to Canada

( ) Been to Mexico

(*) Been on a plane

( ) Thrown up in a bar

(*) Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show (I'm ready to do the Time Warp again!)

( ) Purposely set a part of myself on fire

(*) Eaten Sushi

( ) Been snowboarding

(*) Met someone in person from the internet (I met my husband on the internet)

( ) Been moshing at concerts

( ) Been in an abusive relationship

(*) Been pregnant or got someone pregnant

( ) Lost a child

(*) Graduated college

( ) Tried killing yourself

(*) Taken painkillers

(*) Had sex

( ) Intentionally burned yourself

(*) Wished someone dead

( ) Wished someone dead right now

(*) Admitted to a big mistake

(*) Been misunderstood

(*) Told someone I hated them when I didn’t

( ) Told someone I loved them when I didn’t

(*) Love or miss someone right now

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myclette — 2005-01-15T06:01:14-05:00

I am worth $1,801,254.00 on HumanForSale.com

Karaoke Fever

myclette — 2005-01-20T10:01:30-05:00

Last Sunday I went Karaokeying for the first time ever. I am a bit shy at first, but once I feel comfortable in a situation, I can be quite extroverted (even without alcohol.) The first song I performed was "Last Dance" by Donna Summer. I was so nervous that my mouth went totally dry. I don't think I could come up with an ounce of spit! The first chords struck and I hit the beginning high notes -- you know, the "oooooooh ooooh" part. The music went on and I started to feel like a velvet goddess! Ok, I'm no Whitney Houston (I don't share her love for crack or Bobby Brown), but I have to admit that I can carry a tune pretty well. I went to the same music academy that Beyonce went to for elementary school, Parker Elementary. :) But, I digress.

Like most attention hogs, I am addicted to applause. When I the last note, I struck a pose that would make Ms. Diana Ross proud. For my next song, I decided to get more daring. I performed "When You're Good to Mama" from the musical Chicago. If you aren't familiar with the song, it is written in a burlesque style, filled with innuendos like "Let's all stroke together, like the Princeton Crew. When you're strokin' Mama, Mama's strokin' you." I loved performing that song! My friends and did "Love Shack" by the B-52s and that was also a blast. My last number was the melancholy, angst-filled ballad "Superstar", by the Carpenters. It's about a woman who had a brief fling with a famous rockstar. He goes back on the road and she never hears from him again. Meanwhile, the poor gulliable woman still pines away for him.

I think for me, karaoke is theraputic. It takes care of my need to perform and be in the limelight and it gives me a chance to get a lot of emotions off my chest. You can pick a song that expresses how you feel at the moment and just belt it out. One woman told me she had recently broken up with her boyfriend and she was heartbroken. The first couple of songs she did were forgettable, but then she did "Toy Soldiers" by Martika and everyone could tell she was really feeling that song! I can't wait to go again. I think Karaoke will be my new Salsa. (I was an avid salsa dancer between 1999 and 2001...then I kinda stopped after the marriage and baby gig came along.) I think I'll do "Naughty Girl" by Beyonce.

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myclette — 2005-01-22T12:01:31-05:00

Thanks justajounaler...

Bold the movies you've seen

01. Lawrence of Arabia
02. Shrek
03. Singin' In the Rain
04. Groundhog Day

05. Blazing Saddles

06. The Princess Bride
07. Big
08. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
09. The Lord of the Rings : The Two Towers
10. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
11. The Whole Nine Yards

12. The Sound of Music
13. Silent Movie
14. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

15. The Manchurian Candidate
16. West Side Story

17. 2001- A Space Odyssey
18. A Walk In the Clouds

19. Pirates of the Caribbean
20. Say Anything

21. Fargo
22. Jerry Maguire

23. Young Frankenstein
24. Schindler's List
25. Goonies
26. Lethal Weapon

27. Who Framed Roger Rabbit

28. The French Connection
29. The Color Purple
30. The Pianist

31. Platoon
32. Risky Business
33. Finding Nemo

34. ET
35. The Maltese Falcon

36. Mary Poppins
37. The Bourne Identity
38. Forrest Gump
39. A Clockwork Orange
40. Braveheart
41. To Catch a Theif
42. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
43. Interview With a Vampire
44. American Graffiti
45. Mystic River

46. The Graduate

47. Apollo 13

48. Dude, Where's My Car?
49. Romeo and Juliet

50. Ghostbusters
51. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
52. Back to the Future
53. Ocean's 11
54. Rebel Without a Cause
55. North By Northwest
56. Moulin Rouge
57. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
58. The Wizard of Oz
59. The Fast and the Furious

60. Ever After
61. Chicago
62. A Streetcar Named Desire

63. Titanic
64. Gone With the Wind

65. Dances With Wolves

66. Edward Scissorhands
67. Rear Window

68. An Officer and a Gentleman
69. Fight Club
70. Amadeus

71. Around the World in 80 Days (Original Version)
72. From Here to Eternity
3. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
74. Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban
75. Hamlet
76. Silence of the Lambs
77. Pulp Fiction
78. Four Weddings and a Funeral
79. The Terminator

80. This Is Spinal Tap

81. Best In Show

82. The Great Escape
83. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid
84. Peter Pan
85. It's A Wonderful Life
86. The African Queen
87. The Godfather
88. Big Fish
89. The Passion of the Christ
90. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
91. The Neverending Story
92. The Breakfast Club
93. Newsies
94. The Terminal
95. The Prince of Egypt
96. Grease
97. The Muppet Movie
98. Fantasia

99. It Happened One Night
100. Casablanca

101. Bend It Like Beckham

101. Fern Gully
102. Ben-Hur

103. Miracle on 34th Street
104. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

105. A Few Good Men

106. Shawshank Redemption
107. Dr. Zhivago

108. Office Space
109. X-Men
110. Dr. No

111. Spiderman
112. The Matrix
113. The Producers
114. Speed
115. The Game
116. Sweet Smell of Success

117. The Seven Samurai

118. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
119. Dirty Dancing
120. A Hard Day's Night
121. Psycho

122. Spider-Man 2
123. The English Patient
124. Great Expectations (Original Version)
125. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
126. 16 Candles

127. Stangers On a Train
128. Love Story

129. King Kong
130. When Harry Met Sally

131. The Poseidon Adventure

132. The Phantom Of The Opera

133. I Heart Huckabees

134. Garden State

135. Born on the Fourth of July

136. Twister

137. A Time to Kill

138. Beauty and the Beast

139. Citizen Kane

140. Saving Private Ryan

141. The King and I
142.The Polar Express
143. The Fugitive

144. How the West Was Won

145. The Patriot

146. Raiders of the Lost Ark

147. High Fidelity

Seven Things That Really Bug the HELL Out of Me

myclette — 2005-01-25T09:01:09-05:00

Normally, I am a pretty laid back person. I tend to be pretty accepting of most people's idiosyncracies. As a matter of fact, most of my friends are pretty strange AND I teach middle school. Suffice it to say, I think I may have the patience of Job. However, there are times when my legendary patience runs thin (other than that special time of the month) and I feel the urge to open up a fresh can of whup ass! Here are a few things that make me want to pull out my can opener:

1) Tall People Who Always Feel the Need to be In Front -- Ok, tall people have an advantage over the average or the "vertically challenged" person. Why do tall people feel like they have to be in front at events where everyone has to be standing up? I was at concert where it was standing room only. I didn't care, I just wanted to see Ben Folds. There was a guy who had to be at least 6'3". He kept pushing me to get in front. Finally I said, "Look dude! You have to be at least a whole foot taller than me. You could eat a fucking bowl of soup off of my head. Surely you can see over it!" After giving me the obligatory "Fuck you", I gave him my usual reply of "Take a number."

2) People Who Are Attatched to Their Cell Phones -- I understand that we are living in the "age of communication" and we have busy, fast-paced lives. But, please realize a few things: a) Everyone isn't coordinated enough to drive and talk on their cell phones at the same time. It's ok. This is not a negative reflection on you. These two activities require a fair amout of concentration and dexterity. If you know you aren't the most coordinated person in the world, please remember the other drivers who would like to make their turns or make the light. Here's a test. If you can't EFFORTLESSLY pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time you probably don't have the coordination to drive and talk on the phone at the same time. GET A DAMN EARPIECE OR HEADSET FOR YOUR PHONE! They are relatively cheap now, much cheaper than an accident or a ticket. b) If you can't go without having your cell phone on for less than 2 1/2 hours, then perhaps you may have to catch that movie when it comes out on DVD. For crying out loud! Turn off your phone in the theater and if you forget and it rings DON'T ANSWER IT! I am not interested in hearing your conversation. I just wanted to see a movie. $8.50 ain't cheap!

3) No Offense But... -- Why do people say this, but say something offensive anyway? Are they really trying not to be offensive, or is it something that people say to make it easier to say something offensive? It's in the same vein as "Don't take this personally, but..." Isn't it personal?

4) People Who Are Rude to Waitstaff and Other Service Employees -- People who have to serve other people have some of the most trying jobs. I can't stand when I see them get berrated for making simple mistakes. Sure, it's inconvenient, but it is not that big of a deal. These waiters / waitress sometimes have worked long hours on their feet and have dealt with other rude customers all day. If they give you a regular Coke when you asked for a Diet Coke, it wasn't personal. They didn't go in the back and say "Hey, the people at table 4 are dicks. Let's screw up their order." Face it, you are not that important. Waitstaff can have up to 30 to 40 people in one station. They have to remember the orders and specific needs of all of those people. And you know how picky and specific some patrons can be. "Yes, I want a chicken Caesar salad with no chicken and no parmesian cheese. I also want half Caesar Dressing and half fat free Italian dressing. Got that? Oh, yeah...I don't like these lemons you bought with my water. Do you have limes instead?"

5) People Who Talk Nonstop in a Movie Theater -- See #2b. In addition, I can understand making a few comments about something that is happening in the movie, but when you are talking about finally going on your cruise next week or your tilted uterus, you just need to go home and talk about it later. (If you are wondering, these are real conversations I had the misfortune of hearing while trying to enjoy a movie.)

6) People Who Feel It's Ok to Use Racial Slurs About Other Ethnic Groups Around You Because You Are Not a Member Of That Group (whew) -- I had a college roommate who was probably one of the most self-centered people I've ever met. She had a strange habit of finding the need to change clothes whenever I had male company over. When they attempted to leave the room to give her some privacy, she would say it was no big deal and change right in front of them. Most of them were shocked. One particular friend, Mario, was offended. Anyway, at one time most of my study partners from my Listening to Music Class and my Sociology classes were Hispanic males -- very attractive ones, *sigh*. One day my roommate looked at me and said, "Hey, are you like dating spics now?" I was stunned. I didn't know what to say. After I recovered from her remark, I replied "No, but I'm meeting a couple of crackers at the library later."

7) Tailgaters - By saying this, I may get a ticket tomorrow, but I rarely drive 35 mph..I like to keep it around 40 - 42 mph on the street. So when I am being tailgated, I know this person can't be insinuating that I'm driving too slow. It's not my fault they are late to work or have to pee. GET OFF MY ASS!

The Day You Realize You're In Your Friggin 30's....

myclette — 2005-01-28T02:01:19-05:00

A really good friend and I were shooting the breeze one night, (Cheese its! Did I really write "shooting the breeze?" ) Anyway, he moved from San Diego to Houston and was ecstatic because he was saving so much money living in Houston. A few minutes later he exclaims, "Fuckin' A! I'm actually getting a return this year!' Then he proceeded to tell me that H & R Block online was great. I was happy for him of course, because he usually ends up owing money. We shifted to the topic of medical insurance because I told him that I heard he could get a write off for his opthamology treatments. I found myself very envious of his health care plan. Then it dawned on me! I'm like...THIRTYSOMETHING! I remember listening to my parents talk about insurance and thinking they had to be the most boring people on the planet.

My friend and I had a good laugh about that. You see, I was 25 and he was 26 when we met. We worked on the same floor at an international oil company here in Houston. Back then, I was single and living in my 1 bedroom apartment. I didn't have a care in the world. It was all about ME. My biggest complaint was not having anything to wear to the club on Friday night. He was a happy-go-lucky playboy with a charming smile and a healthy dose of optimism.

Eventually, the hands of time brought changes in our lives. We both left our jobs at the oil company. He moved to Detroit and began a new career. I began teaching. He had two serious relationships (which is a miracle for him) and I met a talented, mild mannered artist who gave me his name and a beautiful baby girl. Through out all of this we kept in touch -- telling each other about our "milestones". A few weeks after September 11th, I had a conversation with him online. The attacks really affected him. He seemed so different from the person I used to know that I called him to make sure everything was ok. We ended up arguing the whole night! He became what I call a "post 9/11 Republican". These are people who for the most part never gave a damn about politics or world issues until the September attacks happened. Because, they got "spooked" into caring about the state of the nation, I feel they have tend to have extreme, black and white views of politics. Now, anyone who knows me will tell you that I am a stanch Democrat and I have always been interested in politics. Hell, I was born on Election Day -- the fateful day our nation decided to vote for Nixon a second time. I have voted for local and national elections since I turned 18. Hmmm, that's why they keep calling me for jury duty....

Anyway, fastforward another four years. My friend and I have changed. He's still a playboy, but he's no longer happy-go-lucky. I'm no longer the vivacious club diva. I've actually sung the "Poo Poo in the Potty" song. He's a cranky old man who wants to tell all the stinkin' liberals "I told you so" when they finally plant, uh I mean find those weapons of mass destruction and I'm bitching about the dairy industry raising the price of milk because they claim the low carb craze is bad for business. *shaking fist at the dairy farmer*

GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCH GAME!

myclette — 2005-01-29T06:01:01-05:00

Go to http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&q. Type your answers to the questions below in the search bar. Put the first image you see for each of your responses on your blog.

What is your name?

Of course no image could be found for my first name, but my middle name is Richea. This is a plant called richea_scorparia. The strange thing is that I was born under the sign of Scorpio.

What was your first car?

1984 Honda Accord. Lizzie is in automobile heaven now. R.I.P old girl!

What's your grandmother's name?

Paternal grandmother's name. "My Big Momma"

Maternal grandmother "Granny" was named after the country of Armenia.

Where were you born?

H-Town Baybeeeeeee!

What's your favorite food?

LOL..you don't want to see the first image that came up when I typed in "Chinese takeout"

What's your favorite smell?

I wear this scent everyday.

Favorite alcoholic drink(s)?

White Russian

Cosmopolitan

Favorite song

"Got to Give it Up" by Marvin Gaye

Favorite shoes

My Sorority

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

GOOGLE IMAGE GAME CONTINUED.

myclette — 2005-01-30T05:01:16-05:00

What's your daughter's name?

What's your husband's name?

Where would you most like to vacation?

What's your biggest pet peeve?

Cheesiest songs of the 80's

What are some of your hobbies?

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myclette — 2005-02-03T12:02:29-05:00

There are three non-sexual things that make me orgasmic -- the first one is fine jewelry. Even though I don't think I'm particularly materialistic, I LOVE jewelry. Once I nearly came undone in a jewelry store when I saw a beautiful platinum and diamond tennis bracelet. I couldn't tell you what the total carat count was, but each stone was at least 1 and a half carats and the diamond quality was at least VVS1. Once I pissed off a clerk in the Galleria who overheard my conversation with friend of mine who was admiring a sapphire ring. I told her that the sapphire in that ring was probably real, but lab created because it was too blue and too clear. Most natural blue sapphires are so dark that they almost look black. They also tend to be slightly cloudy. The clerk loudly said I didn't know what I was talking about because he doesn't sell lab created gems in his store. I just looked at him and said "Great! So where is your store?" He was not happy.

The next non-sexual thing that can make me experience le petit mort is a very good musical composition. I am a big fan of John Williams. Everything he composes is pure genius. There is a french horn soli in the theme from "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" that literally makes me shiver. Did I mention that I was a proud band geek? (Heck I was a drum major.)

The final non-sexual thing that sends me into a state of extreme elation is learning about astrophysics, quantum physics and quantum mechanics. The complexities of the universe are so astounding! Ironically, it's my love for studying the universe that has brought me closer to God. I know it sounds strange. How does learning about scientific theories make someone even more spiritual? The answer is that I never believed one contradicted the other. I think they are two different ways of telling the same story. I view astrophysics as man's feeble attempt to understand the wonders of God. For example, think about this -- most people with a scientific mind view the birth of the universe as a chaotic stroke of luck. They say it was by chance that the right amount of oxygen present on the Earth enabled microscopic lifeforms to develop. It was also by chance that the Earth was the perfect distance from the sun when it formed so its climate is perfect for supporting life.

The more detailed version of the "Big Bang Theory" says that about 15 billion years ago the universe was smaller than an atom, extremely hot and massless. The four main forces (Gravity, Electromagnetic, Weak nuclear and Strong nuclear) did not exist. No elements existed either. Then all of a sudden KABOOM! The tiny massless universe became unstable and created an enormous explosion that would make a nuclear explosion look like the spark from a cap gun. I like to think of this as "...And God said, 'Let there be light.'" After the explosion, our new universe cooled -- allowing for the first elements, hydrogen and helium to form. Hydrogen and helium are the main elements found in stars. The two elements through "clumping" or fusion created galaxies.

By studying the oldest known stars in the universe, scientists have been able to "see" as far back in time as 10 to the negative 43 seconds after the "Big Bang". Folks, that's almost like being there! It takes longer to blink than that. To give you an idea how small that number is, in long hand it would be written as 10 x .000000000000000000000000000

000000000000000043 seconds! The problem is scientist can't "see" what happened before this time. It's as if someone just shut the door on them and said, "sorry this section is off limits."

Our universe is so unstable. Colliding galaxies, black holes, super novas, stars being born -- our solar system just happens to be in one of the few stable spots. Our planet is the perfect distance from our sun. Our sun happens to be the perfect size and age for our planet to have a stable atmosphere. Oxygen is present in the perfect amount to create life. Plants, one type of life on Earth are responsible for maintaining that balance of oxygen. This is just seems too precise. This is not happenstance or random luck to me. This is the divine hand of God.

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myclette — 2005-02-03T11:02:31-05:00

Check out my Morality! 64% liberal, 36% conservative

MY WEEKEND IS OFF TO A CRAPPY START!

myclette — 2005-02-05T10:02:31-05:00

This weekend has not started off well at all! Friday, I had a fight with a good friend of mine. I'm at the point where I feel like I am going to have to sever ties with him. I don't feel like putting up with his condescending arrogance anymore. I told him to take his over-inflated ego and shove it up his ass. Next, my husband and I got into a huge fight because I didn't want to help him clean up the house when he wanted me to. I wanted him to help me clean last weekend, but of course he had so much to do. He is always putting things off until the last minute and then spends most of his time and energy trying to make up for it later. Our garage door opener stopped working in September -- he just bought one this past Thursday. Even though I'd been pleading with him to buy one since October (I gave him a month to do it without me nagging,) I finally had to tell him to buy one by the end of the week or don't come home!

I have to go to extremes like that for him to finally get ANYTHING done. My husband is a graphic artist /designer, one day, my father gave him some old family photos to retouch. He gave the photos to my husband a few months before my daughter was born. I would mention them from time to time and all I would get is a "yeah, I'm working on them" or "I'm getting around to them." Finally, around the time my daughter turned THREE, I put my foot down and said "If I told your father that I was going to do something for him and it took me three years to do it, you'd be highly pissed at me! I am not talking to you until those photos are done!" My dad got the pictures that weekend.

Now, he has the nerve to get angry with me because I didn't feel like cleaning up when he wanted me to? Apparently, when he wants something done, it's more important than when I want something done. I have no idea why he felt like he had to jump up and down and shout at me. (yes, he was actually jumping up and down and shouting at me!)It upset my daughter terribly. My husband hardly ever shouts, as a matter of fact, I am the one who does most of the shouting. I don't know what his problem was today.

I know my problem is that I keep allowing people to take me for granted and when I don't feel like being taken for granted, it angers them. My friend or should I say ex-friend took for granted that he could be an asshole to me and still expect me to be his friend the next day. My husband just assumes that I'm going to be on his "schedule" or feel like doing things because he feels like doing them. Well, I feel like being an obstinate bitch. If they don't like it, they can kiss my big, black ass on the way out the door!

So Close!

myclette — 2005-02-06T11:02:05-05:00

Ugh! This weekend is just not my weekend! I swear! The Eagles lost by 3....THREEEEEEEE! I'm just going to go to bed early so this weekend will be over! Oh yeah, to top it all off I even had a bad hair day.

Urban Aphrodite

myclette — 2005-02-13T03:02:04-05:00

I'm sorry that I haven't blogged in a while, but I have been involved in a local production called Urban Aphrodite: An Exploration of Erotic Literature By Women. It was put on by dAdA Productions. I wrote one of the poems that was performed by the actors and I also danced in a choreographed piece called the Kama Sutra. I had a blast. My poem was well received by the audience as well as my dancing.

I was very nervous about the dancing part. One reason is because I foolishly volunteered after one of the original dancers said she couldn't make the Saturday performance. I say foolishly because it had been YEARS since I've done modern dancing, much less performed modern dancing in front of an audience. Secondly, when I did dance it was at least 60 pounds ago -- yes I said SIXTY POUNDS! I can't believe I can still leap my ass off of the ground, but I did it. The choreographer was very pleased with me. The dance consists of three women (two very skinny, size 3 women and me who is more uh...rubenesque.) The concept is that we are hieroglyphics who dance and end up in various positions of the Kama Sutra. It was a very fun piece to perform even though each day after practice I walked like the Tin Man. Man, thank goodness for ketoprofen. The director and the choreographer said that my body size was voluptous and it went with the theme of the night which is women's sexuality and erotica. There are certainly plenty of men who like a big girl and before I was married, I made sure that I met as many as I could.

The whole cast was dressed provocatively and so was yours truly. My costume included a pink, feather trimmed corsette, form fitting black pants and a pink and black spiked collar that glowed in the dark. The best part of doing the production was being around talented women. It was great to see woman getting together and expressing themselves through their art. I am so happy that I was a part of Urban Aphrodite. I can't wait to do it again! (Although, my knees can.)

IS IT JUST ME?

myclette — 2005-02-14T10:02:04-05:00

There is an occasional time when I ponder the most inconsequential and mundane topics. Since I was told a writer should always write things down when they have the urge to write, I decided to write about quirky things I enjoy, dislike, ponder or like to do.

So, is it me or does anyone else...

like the smell of gasoline
like the smell of cardboard
collect pine cones as a kid.
keep their Christmas tree up so long that they may as well keep it up until next Christmas. (my record is June.)
start dancing when a good song comes on no matter where they are when they hear it
have the compulsion to say "bread and butter" when you are a walking with someone and the both of you walk on opposite sides of a pole or column (splitting a pole.)
like to eat saltine crackers with their ice cream
love liver and onions. (it was my favorite meal next to spaghetti)
hate tea, iced or hot (this is really odd for a Native Texan)
dislike root beer immensely
shamefully admit that they thought a cartoon character was "hot". I thought Mr. Clean was sexy. Not this older, pasty version of Mr. Clean they have now, but the earlier swarthy muscular one. (Aaaaah yeah, thats right baby. Swab the deck for me....) Captain Hook was pretty hot too. Maybe I just liked pirates...hmmm...
wonder what the heck ACME stood for in the old Roadrunner cartoons
think if Wile E. Coyote had enough money to spend on ridiculous ACME products, why didn't he just order a pizza or something. Did ACME make pizza? They made everything else.
wonder how big Wile E.Coyote's credit limit was. (Ok, I was high when I thought about this one.)
suddenly become a clutz when they are around someone they find very attractive or like a lot.
think deep sea fish are creepy *shudder* this picture creeped me out the least. All of the other ones I couldn't bear to look at.
think Tupac Shakur resembles Gonzo from the Muppets' pet chicken Camilla?
like the Stones better than the Beatles.
think Lt. Worf from Star Trek TNG and DS-9 was sexy

Let me know if I'm not alone on some of these.

WHAT STAR TREK RACE ARE YOU?

myclette — 2005-02-15T11:02:16-05:00

You're a Cardassian! Intelligent and devious,
you're a bit of an enigma to those around you
and scientific to the core.

What Star Trek Race Are You?
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YAHOO sucks!

myclette — 2005-02-20T11:02:48-05:00

Well, everytime I post my pics of the Urban Aphrodite performance, Yahoo disables them. I have no idea why, but they do. I'm sorry if you aren't able to see them. If you want to see them, just go to http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kozmic_cocoa/album?.dir=b058&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos .

I Don't Know Any Pain Worse Than a Toothache.

myclette — 2005-02-22T11:02:40-05:00

Folks, I'm not one of those people who are prone to exaggeration....ok, yes I am. I do exaggerate a lot. But, when I say a toothache will put a person down, I am dead serious. I am not joking. I've had a child, I endured six hours of labor so I think I know pain. However, when this back molar recently abscessed, I was in the worst pain of my entire life. Of course it decided to give me the most pain on a Sunday, when your only choice is to sit in the emergency room for over four hours. I decided to stay at home and deal with it. Hydrocodone didn't work, Tylenol 3 with codine didn't work, four naproxen sodium tablets (880 mg) didn't work. I was calling on my Heavenly Father to take me to glory. At one point I started to look for a pair of pliers because I was going to to pull the muthaf***a out my damn self. Finally, I decided to depend on 3 glasses of cheap red wine or what Michael Jackson calls "Jesus Juice." I managed to get about 4 hours of sleep after that.

The next morning, I thanked God that I didn't have to go to work because it was President's Day. I went to the doctor to get some antibiotics because I knew that a dentist wouldn't pull the damn tooth until the infection was out. After waiting from 9:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., I left the office with antibiotics and a worthless prescription for Tylenol 3 with Codine. I tried to tell him that most narcotics didn't work on me, he'd have to prescribe something like demoral or maybe morphine! He just laughed . Oh well! Happy to at least have the antibiotics, I felt pretty lucky, until I realized the antibiotics made me nauseous! I take them with food like I'm supposed to, but I still feel sick in the stomach. Of course, my tooth STILL hurts. I didn't go to work today because there was no way I was going to try to deal with the world's most trying children, nausea and a toothache. Hopefully, I will feel good enough to go to work tomorrow.

SOME OF MY HEROES OF BLACK HISTORY

myclette — 2005-02-23T08:02:44-05:00

Since there are only five days of Black History Month left, I felt it would be remiss of me to not mention some of the people who inspired me. This is by no means a complete list.

THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN –

· over 15,000 combat sorties (including 6000+ for the 99th prior to July '44)

· 111 German airplanes destroyed in the air, another 150 on the ground

· 950 railcars, trucks, and other motor vehicles destroyed

· 1 destroyer sunk by P-47 machine gun fire (Lt. Pierson's flight)

· sixty-six pilots killed in action or accidents

· thirty-two pilots downed and captured, POWs

· NO bombers lost while being escorted by the 332nd, a unique achievement

· 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses earned

· 744 Air Medals

· 8 Purple Hearts

· 14 Bronze Stars

ALEXANDRE DUMAS

Zut Alors! He was black? Yes, Alexander Dumas, one of the most prolific writers of our time was of African descent. His grandfather was a French marquis who settled in San Domingo. His grandmother was an African slave. Before anyone decides to question his “blackness”, just remember if Monsieur Dumas was born in the United States he’d indeed be a slave. Their son Thomas – Alexandre Dumas served as a general in Napoleon’s army. When his father died in 1806, young Alexandre began writing stories. His most famous novels are The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask.

HARRIET TUBMAN

After managing to escape to freedom herself, this small brave woman went back at least 19 more times to help other slaves escape! The bounty on her head was $5000, dead or alive.

DR. CHARLES DREW

Before World War II, blood was never banked because it didn’t stay fresh long. Dr. Charles Drew’s research found that blood plasma stayed fresh for a much longer period of time, thus allowing blood to be stored for later use. During World War II, he organized the first blood bank in London.

DR. MAE JEMISON

Chemical engineer, scientist, physician, teacher and astronaut, she was the first black woman to go into space! She made this accomplishment on September 12, 1992 aboard the space shuttle Endeavor. She has a wide range of experience in technology, engineering, and medical research and has worked on bone cell research. In addition to all of this, she is trained in dance and choreography. She is who I want to be when I grow up!

GARRETT AUGUSTUS MORGAN –

Invented the gas mask and the traffic signal. Also an expert tailor, he invented the zig – zag stitching attachment for manual sewing machines.

BARBARA JORDAN

Born in Houston, Texas (H-TOWN!) Barbara Jordan was the first black woman from the South to serve in the U.S. Congress. She won her Congressional Seat in 1972. She gained national prominence for her role in the 1974 Watergate hearings as a member of the House Judiciary Committee when she delivered what many considered to be the best speech of the hearings. In that speech she asserted, "My faith in the Constitution is whole, it is complete, it is total. I am not going to sit here and be an idle spectator to the diminution, the subversion, the destruction of the Constitution."

JESSE OWENS

During the 1936 Olympics held in Nazi Germany, Jesse Owens helped shatter Hitler’s ideology of Aryan supremacy by effortlessly winning 4 gold medals for the U.S. in the 100 and 200meter dashes, the long jump and 4 x 100 relay race. Ironically, when Jesse returned home to the United States, he faced more racism. "When I came back to my native country, after all the stories about Hitler, I couldn't ride in the front of the bus," Owens said. "I had to go to the back door. I couldn't live where I wanted. I wasn't invited to shake hands with Hitler, but I wasn't invited to the White House to shake hands with the President, either."

WHY ARE THEY ACTING LIKE HE'S NOT REALLY SICK?

myclette — 2005-02-24T05:02:23-05:00

I'm sorry, I just have a bad feeling that the pope is not as healthy as the Vatican wants us to believe. I know they don't want people to worry or get upset, but I don't think they are fooling anyone. I hope he really is ok...I mean, I'm not Catholic, but I do respect the Pope. I don't agree with all of his policies, but he is still the Pope.

THE KING OF POP IS GOING DOWN.

myclette — 2005-02-24T06:02:23-05:00

It's no secret that I think Michael Jackson is guilty as sin, (ask me later about my rather interesting theory about the rumor that he used to take hormones to make his voice higher) but man he isn't going to beat this rap if he keeps this current jury. Even the King of Pop deserves a fair trial, but he isn't going to get it. Here is the breakdown of his jury:

8 women, all with children
3 Hispanics
1 Asian
8 Whites (I'm not sure what the breakdown of their sexes are. I don't think all 8 are female.)
One of the juror's brother is a registered sex offender
One of the juror's was raped at 14

Michael.... You are so @#!*&$

Now the racial breakdown doesn't bother me at all. Honestly! The thing that bothers me is that they allowed two people on the jury who wouldn't be allowed on any other trial for a sex offender case, but that's just the devil's advocate in me rearing it's ugly and loud head.

anyway, here is a pictorial tribute to the many faces of Michael Jackson.

A Jedi, I May Be.

myclette — 2005-02-27T03:02:08-05:00

Click here to see my Star Wars Personality!!

Just curious....

myclette — 2005-03-01T07:03:57-05:00

Is anyone dating or married to a person with a sexy foreign accent? If so, how long did it take you to get over it? Are you still enamoured of their accent?

THE MOMENT YOU REALIZE YOU'RE FRIGGIN 30 SOMETHING!

myclette — 2005-03-02T10:03:36-05:00

This is actually a repost. I just wanted to post it for the Overthirty category.

Anyway, fast forward another four years. My friend and I have changed. He's still a playboy, but he's no longer happy-go-lucky. I'm no longer the vivacious club diva. I've actually sung the "Poo Poo in the Potty" song. He's a cranky old man who wants to tell all the stinkin' liberals "I told you so" when they finally plant, uh I mean find those weapons of mass destruction and I'm bitching about the dairy industry raising the price of milk because they claim the low carb craze is bad for business. *shaking fist at the dairy farmer*

Supernatural Heredity

myclette — 2005-03-04T12:03:50-05:00

I come from a religious family. My mother’s family are devout Methodists and there are four or five ministers on that side. My father’s family are die hard Baptists and two of his brothers are ministers. However, both sides of my family are also superstitious. My mother’s great-aunt used to entertain us by telling us ghost stories that were supposedly true. My maternal grandmother also told us stories about the house she and my mother’s siblings lived in that was haunted by pioneer ghosts. My father’s mother, “Big Mama” would beat you with a bible and sing the praises of Jesus with one hand then sprinkle salt around the house to get rid of “haints” and “evil spirits” with the other. My dad’s side of the family is so superstitious that it is comical. One time I got a swat on the bottom for accidentally sweeping my dad’s feet. I cried and told him it was an accident and he replied, “Don’t ever sweep someone’s feet girl! It’s bad luck, they could go to jail.” Then he proceeded to spit on the broom, to counteract the bad luck.

In my family’s eyes, the supernatural is a real part of life. I have heard so many stories of dead relatives visiting that it doesn’t even creep me out anymore. My mother has prophetic dreams. She’s done this as long as I remember. Let’s just say when Mother has a bad feeling about something -- we all listen. The times when we didn’t listen, we wished we did. I don’t have prophetic dreams (thank goodness) I just get “feelings” that I’ve learned to always trust. My daughter on the other hand is showing signs of my mother’s gift. When I was pregnant with her I had premonitions all the time. My husband didn’t know what to think. He is a born skeptic (probably because he is a Virgo). One incident that really freaked him out was something that happened when we were on our way back from a comic book store. My husband has an annoying habit of following the car in front of him too closely. I told him in a very firm voice (ok, I was pregnant so I yelled at him) to stop riding people’s asses while he’s driving behind them because he’s going to end up rear ending someone. Of course he gave me the typical male response that was something along the lines of, “Be quiet woman, I’m driving this car. I know what I’m doing, etc. I just rolled my eyes at him because he has the reflexes of a 90 - year old paraplegic. Then, wouldn’t you know it – he rear ended a woman and messed up the front end of MY car! Thank God no one was hurt and we had full coverage on our insurance. It would have been $4000 worth of damage!

When my daughter was born, the “premonitions” stopped. When she was two I was brave enough to take her to work with me on the last week of school for teachers (the kids went on summer break the previous weekend). My co-workers were dying to see her. Our first visit was to my friend Ce Ce’s classroom. She had one of those large dry erase calendars on her wall. Emma was so entranced with that calendar. She kept saying “Look Mommy!” and pointing to May, 28th on the calendar. I just kind of placated her by say “Uh huh, I see it baby.” Ce Ce who grew up in New Orleans looked at me and asked, “Why is your baby so excited about that particular date? Notice she only keeps pointing to May 28th.” At first, I thought she was thinking about my mother’s birthday, which is May 28th, but how would she know that? It wasn’t marked on any calendars at home. Did she even know the numbers 2 and 8 or 28? Then CeCe said in her slight New Orleans accent “Girl, something is going to happen on that day.” Then I thought of my friend Rachel who was pregnant at the time. She was due June 4th, but like most women in their last month of pregnancy she was miserable and eagerly wished she would go into labor yesterday. I called her up and said, “Rachel, according to my daughter you are going to have your baby on May 28th.” She thought I was nuts, but she told me she would let me know. On May 28, 2002 Rachel’s husband called me around 4:00 pm to tell me that his wife gave birth around 3:00 pm to little Brandon. To this day my daughter Emma adores her younger friend and has appointed herself his older sister.

Well That Explains Abysmal Math Grades.

myclette — 2005-03-06T04:03:10-05:00

You Are 25% Left Brained, 75% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

More Whining About Being Over Thirty

myclette — 2005-03-09T01:03:03-05:00

I want my 20 year old body back! I was never thin. I inherited my dad's "sturdy" genes while my sister inherited my mom's small, petite genes. I was always a rubenesque girl, but I was big in all the right places. Now it seems like I went from fab to flab! I had great muscle tone and hardly any cellulite, now I'm damn near gellatinous! The worse part is that my metabolism has hit that 30 year old wall. It seems like I have to eat a lettuce and air sandwich and run a marathon a day to lose five pounds. I also have a longer beauty regimen than I used to have. I used to be able to wash my face and go to bed, now I have to wash, exfoliate and moisturize before I go to bed. I also have to take Vitamin E. Grow old gracefully my ass! I'm fighting it every step of the way.

Yay! I'll Live Long Enough to be An Ornery Old Bitty

myclette — 2005-03-09T10:03:41-05:00

You Will Die at Age 70

You're pretty average when it comes to how you live... And how you'll die as well.

What Age Will You Die?

Ha Ha!

myclette — 2005-03-09T10:03:04-05:00

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I Love this Email!

myclette — 2005-03-11T01:03:04-05:00

My friend Crystal sent me this email and I thought it really summed up how I've been feeling lately.

Amen! and ain't this the truth!

Drug Problem

The other day, someone at a store in a small town read that a methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farm house in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question, "Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?"

I responded that we did have a drug problem when we were kids growing up on the farm or in the city. I had a drug problem when I was young:

I was drug to church on Sunday morning.

I was drug to church for weddings and funerals.

I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather.

I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults.

I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher. Or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.

I was drug to the kitchen sink if I uttered a profane four-letter word. (I do know what Lye soap tastes like.)

I was drug out to pull weeds in mom's garden and flowerbeds and cockleburs out of dad's fields.

I was drug to the homes of Family, Friends, and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one, to mow the yard, repair the clothesline or chop some fire wood, and if my mother had ever known that I took a single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the wood shed.

Those drugs are still in my veins; and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say, and think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack or heroin, and if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America might be a better place today.

My Rant to Michael Jackson

myclette — 2005-03-12T12:03:05-05:00

Nobody can tell you off and read you the riot act better than an angry black mother. I often hear my mom's voice come out of my mouth when I've had it with my sometimes incorrigible students. I feel it's time for me (at least in this blog) to let Michael Jackson know he has gone too far. Please forgive the all caps and the colloquialisms, but I'm Southern and I'm black and I will be writing this reprimand in the style in which I would have heard it growing up. Uhem...

"FOOL! WHAT THE HELL IS YO GOT DAMN PROBLEM SHOWIN' UP TO THE COURTHOUSE IN YOUR PAJAMAS? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR COMPLETE, EVA LOVIN' MIND?? SOMEBODY NEEDS TO PUT THEY FOOT SO FAR UP YO' NARROW ASS THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TA CALL THE DOCTOR TO REMOVE IT!!!!

TALKIN' 'BOUT 'YOUR BACK HURTS, THEN SHOWING UP LATE FOR COURT LOOKIN' LIKE SOMETHIN' THE CAT DONE DRUG IN. THE JUDGE SHOULDA PUT YO SORRY ASS IN JAIL. YOU ARE A GROWN MAN AND YOU NEED TO ACT LIKE IT! YOU THE FOOL WHO CAN'T FIND FRIENDS YOUR OWN DAMN AGE. YOU GOT CAUGHT, NOW FACE THE MUSIC! UP THERE CALLIN' YO SELF "THE KING OF POP", YOU NEED THE "KING OF KINGS!" YOU NEED JESUS! NOT NO JESUS JUICE...AND SPEAKING OF JESUS JUICE, YO MOMMA SHOULD HAVE SLAPPED YO ASS WITH A BIBLE FOR BLASPHEMIN' LIKE THAT. YOU SHOULD HAVE "KING JAMES" IMPRINTED UPSIDE YO HEAD. SHIT! UP THERE 'ACTIN' A FOOL' AN' GETTIN YO MOMMA ALL UPSET. PROBABLY BRINGIN' UP HER PRESSURE. IF YOU WAS MY SON, I'D GET A HICKORY SWITCH AND WHUP YO ASS LIKE YOU STOLE SOMETHIN'! YA DAMN PASTY-ASSED, BASTARD! NOW GIT DA HELL OUTTA MY FACE! (oops, kinda got carried away there.)

My Geek Moment...Bear With Me

myclette — 2005-03-12T11:03:50-05:00

OH MY GOD! I can't wait until May 19, 2005!!!!!!! Episode III: Revenge of the Sith will be in theaters. The trailers look fantastic. I went to the movies today to see Robots (a really cute movie by the way) and they showed another trailer for the movie. Ugh! I almost lost my mind. My husband accused me of geeking out. I don't care. I'm a proud geek! I mean come on, I have a Star Fleet uniform for crying out loud! He knew I was geeky when he met me. Besides, who can he talk about? He is the one with all the action figures around the house! And please, don't let me get started on how much he spends on comic books each month. The man has so many that he had to put 20 boxes in storage! Anyway, I will be taking May 19th off. I think *cough* this virus *cough cough* has a long incubation period or something *cough cough* *wink* Don't tell my boss ok? LOL!

More Evidence of My Geekdom - This is a Scary Quiz!

myclette — 2005-03-13T11:03:11-05:00

I belong to? [CLICK] You are a Trekkie! It's a geek, Jim! You probably have a starfleet uniform and a tricorder. Bonus points if you speak klingon. One day you will walk down the aisle with your buttertroll trekkie partner, humming to the Voyager theme. More Quizzes at Go-Quiz.com

I DON'T UNDERSTAND...

myclette — 2005-03-14T11:03:49-05:00

-- Why Tom Green is considered funny.

-- What those "M" buttons on the calculator are for

-- Why some pens don't have erasable ink, but they have erasers on them.

-- Garden Gnomes

-- Wearing socks with sandals

-- Wearing a pullover sweater and shorts

-- Black knee-hi socks with shorts (this is mainly old men)

-- Comb-overs -- who are you fooling?

-- Why paper cuts hurt like a summabitch

-- How you can fail an open book test (this is for my students)

-- Why it takes more energy to clean up a room than to mess up a room. (Are there any people good in physics that can explain the energy transfer concept here?)

-- Why people who couldn't carry a tune in a bucket audition for American Idol and cry when they get rejected.

-- Why those same tone deaf people who try out for American Idol chose song choices like "On the Good Ship Lollipop" or something lame like that.

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myclette — 2005-03-15T12:03:00-05:00

You scored as Christianity. Your views are most similar to those of Christianity. Do more research on Christianity and possibly consider being baptized and accepting Jesus, if you aren't already Christian. Christianity is the second of the Abrahamic faiths; it follows Judaism and is followed by Islam. It differs in its belief of Jesus, as not a prophet nor historical figure, but as God in human form. The Holy Trinity is the concept that God takes three forms: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Ghost (sometimes called Holy Spirit). Jesus taught the idea of instead of seeking revenge, one should love his or her neighbors and enemies. Christians believe that Jesus died on the cross to save humankind and forgive people's sins.

Christianity

83%

Buddhism

71%

Paganism

58%

Judaism

46%

Islam

21%

Hinduism

21%

agnosticism

17%

Satanism

17%

atheism

Which religion is the right one for you? (new version)
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A Teacher's Rant

myclette — 2005-03-15T12:03:13-05:00

Hold on to your hats folks, because it's fixin' ta get ugly in here. I have a lot to get off my chest about the unappreciation of the teaching profession. Teachers are blamed for just about everything. I'm not here to defend the Mary Kay LeTourneaus of the world because that's just sick, but I'm here to defend the people who dedicate themselves daily to the most underappreciated, underpaid and over managed profession in America.

"Those who can't, teach"

This has to be the most erroneous statement I have ever heard. It further perpetuates the devaluation of the teaching profession. It says that Smith couldn't make it as a writer, so he decided to teach writing. What people fail to realize is that just because you know a subject really well does not mean you will be able to teach it. THE ABILITY TO TEACH IS AN ACTUAL SKILL. Everybody can't do it because everyone doesn't have the ability to take a subject and relate it to people who probably know nothing about it. I know NASA employees who couldn't teach science because they don't know how to break the material down into an understandable form. I teach science to 5th graders. Imagine teaching elements, molecules, covalence and the difference between strong nuclear and weak nuclear force to people who are only interested in wrestling and Yugi-O.

"It must be nice to not have to work an entire year and still get paid in the summer"

It would be nice to get paid! The average American teacher makes $29,000 as an entering teacher. That's right -- $29,000! The average american teacher also shells out about $300 - $500 of their own money to buy things like paper or extra school supplies for students who repeatedly come to school without them. Money also comes out of the teacher's pocket for positive incentives to help children succeed in school. As for getting paid in the summer, teachers have the option of getting their paychecks divided into 10 month or 12 month pay. Most teachers work in the summer or have second jobs in addition to bringing a mountain of work home in the evenings and weekends. I work for my church's childcare program and I tutor. I have three jobs. I'm still broker than the Ten Commandments.

"Our children are not getting a quality education, they are unable to pass state required tests."

This is probably because there are TOO MANY DAMN STANDARDIZED TESTS! Does anyone over the age of 30 remember having to take 4 standardized test a year? These tests are usually a poor indication of what a kid knows anyway. Most of the time teachers don't get a chance to actually teach, because they have to spend 2 or 3 weeks preparing kids to take a test. My dad trains engineers for FAA. He says there are so many coming in with high test scores and no practical experience. Its like a gigolo learning all of his sex techniques from books and then wondering why his clients aren't happy.

Children are not taught to think anymore, they are taught to take tests to satisfy state requirements. By the way, most of these requirements are put into place by people who are not educators. They have no clue about education or cognition. They are politicians. Imagine constantly, and I do mean constantly having requirements and regulations at your job set by people who have never even performed your job? Even McDonald's expects their managers to be previously employed at a McDonald's in non-managerial positions. They had better know how to work the drive-thru and the fry machine.

"Kids have too much homework"

If you ever suspect your child of having too much homework ask them these questions:

"Is this classwork that you didn't complete in class?"
"When was this assignment given?"
"How long have you known about this project?"

Ninety-five percent of the time these three questions will answer why your kid seems to be loaded down with homework. Here's a tip. Teacher's in general do not like giving a lot of homework, because that makes more homework for us. Paperwork sucks.

"Our kids have too much time off. Their education is suffering because there are too many breaks!"

Teachers usually translate this statement as "What the hell am I supposed to do with this kid during the time they are off?" The average kid spends 7 hours a day at school. This is 35 hours a week at school. When they get home around 3 or 4 o'clock, they spend an average of 2 hours on homework. Assuming the child goes to bed at a decent hour, (between 9:00 or 10:00), that child spends an average of 5 hours of quality time a day with their parents, (not including weekends). I did not factor in those children with afterschool activities like scouts or sports and I did not factor in those children who have parents that work late. However, you get the picture. How much more time do you want us to spend with your child?

I have one student whose parents are extremely wealthy. The child's father is a child psychologist and his wife works in the office with him. The child, "N" has severe ADHD and was thought to have delayed processing problems. He has a hard time understanding and interpreting directions and language. The Spanish teacher once told me that he was very good in Spanish. I kinda just blew it off. One day, the she and I had to team up for a health class. "N" was acting up as usual and the Spanish teacher began to reprimand him in Spanish. He answered her in perfect, fluent Spanish! I was shocked! I was more shocked because he was able to answer her with more ease than he answers his teachers in English. (Remember I said he had a hard time interepreting what people are telling him.) "N" is a white child of Austrian and German descent. I couldn't understand why he understood and spoke Spanish so well. He told me that he's had the same three nannies since he was a baby. Two are from Honduras and one is from Equador. Neither of them spoke much English. The child basically has been raised by Spanish speaking women all of his life! I ran and told the director that I suspected that he didn't have a delayed processing problem per se, he was friggin ESL (English as a second language). He spends so little time with his parents that he can barely process English!

MOST OF THE TIME, A CHILD'S DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS ARE THE RESULT OF A PARENT'S DISCIPLINE PROBLEM.

You would be shocked at the number of parents who will call me or bring their child to ME because the child has been acting up at home. Many of them say that their child will listen to me, but not to them. Why is this happening?
I had a parent come to my room crying. Her child had missed 22 out of a 33 day 6 weeks. (I work at a private school and my director was reluctant to call a truant officer on the parent.) The parent told me that she could not make her 13 year old daughter come to school and is there anyway to prevent her daughter from failing. ( I wanted to look in my drawer for my magic wand.)

"Why can you not get her to school?" I asked.

"She just won't go." she cried.

"What do you mean, she just won't go? Is she attacking you violently or hurting her younger sisters?"

"Oh no, nothing like that! She just won't get dressed for school and she refuses to even try to get up."

"Ma'am, if she was my kid I'd pick her up by the straps and toss her into the car, but since you don't believe in that kind of discipline did you ever think to make her life so miserable at home that she would rather be at school anyway?"

"No, I never thought of that."

Mom clearly had a problem! This is pretty much what I deal with all time. I've known three teachers who have been physically attacked by students and I have had a wooden block thrown at me on purpose. All teachers can tell you stories about being verbally attacked by students and parents. I had one student call me a "fucking whore" I just laughed it off and said well, you can say it, but can you spell it? (He couldn't). I've had to call child protective services on a few parents twice in my seven year career.

Teachers are underpaid, overworked, devalued and totally unappreciated. At the same time, we are expected to be miracle workers, social workers, therapists, and have the patience of Job. We are constantly scrutinized, by people who know nothing about education and we have to be resposible for the self esteem and well being of children who for the most part don't even want to be in class. All this for $29 - $60k ($60k is the average maximum pay a teacher with a master's degree can recieve after 15 years of teaching) a year. And you complain about teachers having too much time off???????????

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY HUBBY AND ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

myclette — 2005-03-16T12:03:25-05:00

Today is Thad's and my four year wedding anniversary. Four years ago, Thad became one of the luckiest men in Houston, Texas...just joking honey. We often laugh about how we technically may not be married because throughout the ceremony, the minister kept butchering our names even though I'd been a member of the church for over 22 years. He called my husband Tha-DUS (his name is Thaddeus, Tha-Dee-Us) and he called me Me-Cluck, a couple of times and ME-Click, the rest of the time. So are we actually married? LOL! Anyway, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABE!

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myclette — 2005-03-17T10:03:59-05:00

You Are A Good Friend

You're always willing to listen Or lend a shoulder to cry on You're there through thick and thin Many people consider you their "best friend"!

What Kind of Friend Are You?

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myclette — 2005-03-18T03:03:23-05:00

Your 80s Theme Song is... Just Can't Get Enough by Depeche Mode

What's Your 80's Theme Song?

In Defense of the South

myclette — 2005-03-20T02:03:07-05:00

Ignorant, backwards, stupid, behind the times, Bible-Belt, closed-minded, hicks, bumpkins,etc. These are all negative words used to describe Southerners and people from the South. While I admit that we Southerners have a unique style and culture, I am sick to death of having to hear the negative stereotypes about us by people who have never been anywhere south of the Mason Dixon line. My rant is to some of these so-called progressive Yankees who profess to being open-minded while smugly thinking that anyone with a Southern drawl may have an IQ of 50.

If your sophisticated, progressive asses ever have the misfortune of getting cancer, you'd might want to make your way south to Houston, Texas. The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is the top cancer research facility in the nation and one of the finest in the world.
Remember those Egyptian twins that were conjoined at the head? The operation was successfully performed in Dallas, Texas.
Rock & Roll would never exist if it weren't for the mixture of gospel, blues and country music forms created in the South.
The Johnson Space Center is in Houston, Texas and The Kennedy Space Center is in Cape Canaveral, Florida. That's right, our space program is located in the South.
Southern cooks actually know that more spices exist than, salt, pepper and paprika. (Ok, so this was a little mean.)
New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz. Countless Yankees also find themselves drawn to this city each year during Mardi Gras where some of them flash people for plastic beads and drink themselves blind.
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Richmond, Virginia.
Tennessee Williams was born in Columbus, Mississippi.
JAMIE FOXX was born in Terrell, TX.
The Center of Disease Control is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
There are 415 black mayors of southern cities according to the National Conference of Black Mayors, inc.
All of the previous winners from American Idol are from the South.
Rice University is located in Houston, Texas.
Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

I'm a proud Southerner. I'm not going to apologize for being polite or believing in God. I don't think reading the Bible is stupid or backwards. I know the name of the Texas state song ("Texas, Our Texas"). I know the words to the Texas state song. I like grits. I have a serious Texas drawl. I pronouce the words "damn" and "fan" with two syllables -- "dayum" and "fayun". I know what a divan is. On some days depending on the humidity, I have big hair. Okay, I live in Houston, so I have big hair a lot. I like drinking a cold glass of lemonade on my Big Mama's porch. I don't like the negative stereotypes of the South.

A quiz I stole from Sojourner....

myclette — 2005-03-20T03:03:31-05:00

1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. What's it say?

"...get near Patty or Bev."

2)Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you touch first?

blanket

3) What is the last thing you watched on TV?

SNL

4) WITHOUT LOOKING,what time do you think it is?

about 2:00 am

5) Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?

Wow! it's 2:02 am!

6) With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?

Thunder and sirens.

7) When did you last step outside? What were you doing?

about 3 hours ago I was leaving my friend Tammie's house.

8) Before you came to this website, what did you look at?

My yahoo messenger friend's list

9) What are you wearing?

My Dad's Texas Southern University tee-shirt and cut-off shorts. (I'm sexy! :p)

10) Did you dream last night?

I'm not sure

11) When did you last laugh?

About 5 hours ago when Tammie was making fun of the fact that I had peppermints in my purse.

12) What is on the walls of the room you are in?

The watercolor picture my husband did of me in my Starfleet uniform, pictures my daughter colored a goofy teddy bear perpetual dry erase calendar and a copy of the Serenity Prayer.

13) Seen anything weird lately?

No, I've been on spring break so I haven't had to see any weird students for a while

14) Last movie you saw?

Robots

15) If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?

I'd pay off this house first.

16) Tell me something about you that I don't know.

I got pulled over by the cops while I was taking drivers ed. My teacher was an impatient coach who told me to go ahead and take the yellow light. Of course it turned red. The cops thought it would be a funny, yet important lesson to pull me over. I pulled over and put my hands on the wheel like a good citizen. The cop asked me for my license and registration. I couldn't hold it together, I burst out crying, "I DON'T HAVE IT YET, AND NOW I'LL NEVER GET IT!!!!!!!!!!" The cops felt sorry for me and tried to cheer me up. The four other students in the backseat never let me live the incident down.

17) If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would it be?

Women all over the world would never be oppressed.

18) Do you like to dance?

YES, I'm a dancing queen -- a dance machine. I did ballet, tap, modern and jazz. I can free style, salsa, merengue, dance zydeco and cumbia. I can do the cha-cha slide, the electric slide and the harlem shuffle. I can also do the Beyonce booty dance.

19) George Bush:

A master of smoke and mirrors who has the devil's luck. hmmmmm....

20) Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?

She was…I named her Emma Kathryn.

21) [Same question for a boy]

Maximillian

22)What was the last thing you ate?

a garden salad with tuna and bacon bits.

11:59 p.m. CST

myclette — 2005-03-21T01:03:00-05:00

It's 11:59 p.m. CST. It is the last minute of my spring break. Why God???? Why! It's over too soon. Despair. Agony. A sense of impending doom as I turn off my computer and force myself into a fitful sleep, dreading the next day. Do I hate teaching? Only at this time of year. This is the time of year when if you're lucky, the sun shines and you can plant fruits, flowers and vegetables in your garden. Its the time of the year where legs must be shaved and toes must be manicured so you can show them again. Children lose what little minds they have because now they can play outside longer -- which makes them even more likely to NOT do their homework.

I will miss the quiet of home, and the joy of sleeping until 8:00 a.m. I will miss waking up slowly and wearing ridiculous pajamas until 12 noon. Most people will say hey, at least you'll have the summer coming up. I laugh and say, "The weeks after spring break are the longest, because the children's and the teacher's patience is the shortest."

Alas! It is now 12:07. It is over....it is done.

Well, Duh!

myclette — 2005-03-21T03:03:00-05:00

You Are a Drama Princess (or Prince)

(You are more dramatic than 40% of the population.) You're not over the top dramatic, but you have your moments. You know how to steal the spotlight... And how to act out to get your way. People around you know that you're good for a laugh. But at times, your drama gets a bit too much for everyone. Tone it down a tad, and you'll still be the center of attention.

Are You a Drama Queen (or King)?

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myclette — 2005-03-21T11:03:59-05:00

This is a picture of neutron star. A neutron is star with reletively small mass, but enormous density. As a matter of fact, one teaspoon of neutron star matter would weigh approximately 1 billion tons on Earth! I love this stuff!

For the Love of the Funk!

myclette — 2005-03-22T06:03:30-05:00

It's time for the unsung heroes of music to get their tribute. I'm talking about the underappreciated bass players. The people who have helped support the driving rhythm of a song while the guitarists get all the credit. Well, I love the bass! A good bassline can be felt in the soul as well as in the chest. I put a list (and ya'll know how I love my lists) of some my favorite bass players and the songs in which the basslines kick booty like Bruce Lee in "Fists of Fury".

Cass Lewis from Skunk Anansie.

best playing - "On My Hotel T.V."

Pop Staples - The Staples' Singers.

best playing -- "I'll Take You There"

Stuart Zender -- Jamiroquai

best playing "Traveling Without Moving"

Victor Damiani - Cake (Now with a band called Deathray)

best playing - "The Distance" by Cake

Me'Shell Ndegeocello

best playing -- "If That's Your Boyfriend (It wasn't last night)"

Tony Kanal (my 'baby daddy'..just kidding) -- No Doubt

best playing -- "Hey Baby"

************************* MY TOP THREE PICKS***********************

Flea - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

best playing - "Under the Bridge" He is so good, that it was hard to choose, but I chose this song because his playing is so fluid on this song. It's like warm water.

Larry Graham - Sly & the Family Stone

best playing - "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" Larry Graham is so kick ass, I really couldn't come up with one specific song. I decided to pick the song where the bassline was part of a wicked, funkfantastic intro.

BOOTSY COLLINS - Parliment and was also James Brown's bassplayer when he started his 'Brand New Bag'

Bootsy is the king of funkadelic, so how can I choose? I chose the song that made it possible for the bassline to come to the front of a song and take charge. That song is "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag".

May the Funk Be With You!

Another Test

myclette — 2005-03-23T10:03:36-05:00

Global Personality Test Results

Stability (55%) medium which suggests you are moderately relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Orderliness (22%) low which suggests you are overly flexible, improvised, and fun seeking at the expense too often of reliability, work ethic, and long term accomplishment.
Extraversion (60%) moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting at the expense of developing your own individual interests and internally based identity.

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Signs of Spring

myclette — 2005-03-23T11:03:24-05:00

Yep, spring is here. I've seen the sun and I've taken my sandals and white pants out of the back of the closet. People have complained of spring fever, but you know what I'm complaining about? Gnats! That's right, those annoying little bugs that seem to be nearly impossible to kill. They have emerged! Fruit flies, gnats, whatever they hell they are, I'm sick of them already! For nearly two weeks I've been afraid to eat a salad or a piece of fruit because they are everywhere dammit! I see them at work, I see them at home. I even see them in the supermarket. They're here right now, lurking and waiting for me to eat this banana! As soon as I peel this thing I will find myself frantically waving my arms and clapping my hands together hoping I get the little buggers. Why are they so hard to kill? Why???

"...Abandon every hope, ye who enter here."

myclette — 2005-03-24T11:03:17-05:00

The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Second Level of Hell!
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:

Level	Score
Purgatory (Repenting Believers)	Low
Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers)	Low
Level 2 (Lustful)	Very High
Level 3 (Gluttonous)	Moderate
Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious)	Very Low
Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy)	Low
Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics)	Very Low
Level 7 (Violent)	Very High
Level 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers)	High
Level 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous)	Low

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Totally stolen from Sarah aka logicgurl.

myclette — 2005-03-24T11:03:45-05:00

Well I'm definitely not a Nazi or a Republican LOL!

You scored as Democrat.

Democrat

75%

Socialist

50%

Anarchism

50%

Communism

42%

Green

33%

Republican

Nazi

Fascism

What Political Party Do Your Beliefs Put You In?
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Another Stolen Quiz --- I'm bored and self-absorbed

myclette — 2005-03-25T03:03:54-05:00

1. First Name: Myclette

2. Were you named after anyone? No, I have one of those made up names from the Seventies.
3. Do you wish on stars? When I was kid. Not anymore.

4. When did you last cry? At my cousin's funeral in November

5. Do you like your handwriting? No. My collegues tell me I have nice handwriting all the time, buy I think it's ugly.

6. What's your favorite lunch meat? salami
7. What is your birth date? November 7th. Scorpio with Aquarius rising.
8. What is your most embarrassing moment? Gosh, I have so many. The getting pulled over in Driver's Ed was pretty embarassing. Falling out of my chair because I wanted to look sophisticated in front of Jason Carter was embarassing. My mom holding bras up to my chest in JC Penny's was pretty embarassing too. At least now I don't get embarassed easily anymore.
9. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you? Yes, I think I would "get" me.

10. Are you a daredevil? nope
11. Have you ever told a secret you swore not to tell? yeah, but don't tell nobody!

12. Do looks matter? They matter. I don't particularly like pretty boys, but I do like someone I can look at without jumping.

13. How do you release anger? I blog. I sing loudly. I use my husband (unless, I'm angry at him. Then he doens't get used.)
14. Where is your second home? Tammie's house
15. Do you trust others easily? sometimes.
16. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie. I loved Barbie. I also had a mini arcade Ms. Pac Man machine.

17. What class in high school do you think was totally useless? Probably gym. I lucked out and got a gym credit for being in marching band.

18. Do you have a journal? Yes

19. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Sarcasm? Who me? Never!

20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A sexy astronaut

21. Beer or Wine? Neither
22. Nickname? Cletter or Mycletta (My mom and dad call me that) "Micki" is what my friends in Jr. High and High school called me. Cocoa Goddess is what my husband SHOULD call me.
23. Would you bungee jump? No. I'm not crazy.
24. Do you untie your shoes before taking them off? Yes, unless they are loafers or strappy sandals.

25. Do you think that you are strong? Kinda. I hope I don't smell strong though.
26. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Butter Pecan

27. Shoe Size? 8 or 8 1/2
28. Red/Pink? I like them both.
29. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? I procrastinate

30. Who do you miss most? My dear friend Trista

31. Do you want everyone you send this to send it back? I don't care

32. What color pants are you wearing? aqua blue pajama shorts
33. What are you listening to right now? The ceiling fan

34. Last thing you ate? Nestle Crunch chocolate egg.

35. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Sweet Georgia Brown

36. What is the weather like right now? about 71 degrees and partly cloudy

37. Last person you talked to on the phone? My buddy Adam

38. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes.
39. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I stole it.
40. Favorite Alcoholic Drink? White Russian
41. Favorite Sport? Figure Skating

42. Eye Color? Dark brown when I'm not wearing my colored contacts, Medium brown, when I am.
43. Do you wear contacts? Uh see previous statement

44. Favorite Food? Tex Mex cuisine
45. Last Movie You Watched? Robots.
46. Favorite Day of the Year? Halloween
47. Scary Movies or Happy Endings? "Happy Endings"

48. Summer or Winter? Summer because I'm a teacher and I'm on break

48. Hugs or Kisses? Hugs
50. What Is Your Favorite Dessert? Lemon Ice Box pie
51. Who Is Most Likely To Respond? Fairydustings
52. Who Is Least Likely To Respond? tootboy or champy.
53. What Books Are You Reading? I'm reading a lot of Christine Feehan's Dark series books. I'm also reading Viriginia Henley's latest.
54. What's on your mouse pad? That D'Vinci picture they use in the medical books. The one where a man is nude and standing with his arms and legs spread out. It looks like he has four arms and four legs

55. What Did You Watch Last night on TV? 48 hours Investigates

56. Favorite Smells? Lavendar, white tea, gasoline, barbeque
57. Rolling Stones or Beatles? Rolling Stones
58. Do you believe in Evolution or Creation? Both

59. What's the furthest you've been from home? Nevada
60. What kind of pets do you have? i have a husband.

D.W.B.

myclette — 2005-03-25T04:03:07-05:00

This One Time at Band Camp...

myclette — 2005-03-26T03:03:16-05:00

You scored as Ultra Band Geek. Yay! You're an ultra band geek. Your entire life revolves around band and you love every minute of it. For you, band camp can never come fast enough. Good for you!

Ultra Band Geek

95%

Marching Band Geek

90%

Concert Band Geek

50%

An Insult To Band Geeks Everywhere

10%

What type of band geek are you?
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Just Shooting the Breeze

myclette — 2005-03-28T05:03:42-05:00

My Easter holiday is coming to an end. My niece Chloe stayed with us for a couple of days. She is such a good influence on my daughter Emma. They were so cute in their Easter dresses and were delighted to have their hair styled the same.

School ends for the children May 18th which means I don't have to "get sick" on May 19th because of the premier of Revenge of the Sith. (yay!)

I lost 2 lbs which is amazing considering I was sure I probably gained 5. I'm constantly fighting the battle of the bulge. I think it will last longer than the Hundred Years War, but I'm optimistic.

What Philosophy Do You Follow?

myclette — 2005-03-28T05:03:25-05:00

You scored as Utilitarianism. Your life is guided by the principles of Utilitarianism: You seek the greatest good for the greatest number.

“The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.”
--Jeremy Bentham

“Whenever the general disposition of the people is such, that each individual regards those only of his interests which are selfish, and does not dwell on, or concern himself for, his share of the general interest, in such a state of things, good government is impossible.”
--John Stuart Mill

More info at Arocoun's Wikipedia User Page...

Utilitarianism

65%

Justice (Fairness)

60%

Hedonism

60%

Divine Command

35%

Existentialism

30%

Kantianism

25%

Strong Egoism

20%

Apathy

Nihilism

What philosophy do you follow? (v1.02)
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Rest In Peace Johnny Cochran, You Were the Man.

myclette — 2005-03-30T03:03:15-05:00

I wasn't going to blog tonight, but I am still reeling from the news about the death of Johnny Cochran and I felt the need to do so. Johnny Cochran passed away today from an inoperable brain tumor. He was 67 years old. He really looked young for 67 didn't he? Whether you loved or hated Johnny Cochran there is no arguing that this charasmatic lawyer from Shreveport, Louisiana was an icon of the nineties. Who will ever forget his famous statement from the O.J. Simpson trial, "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit!"? Millions of celebrities everywhere must be feeling the loss of Mr. Cochran. After all, one of the most brilliant celebrity defense lawyers is gone. They may have to just straighten up and fly right.

Why I sometimes feel like quitting teaching (It's not because of the kids!)

myclette — 2005-04-03T04:04:17-05:00

There are times when I wish there were state guidelines for parenting that extended beyond what constitutes as abuse. Lord help me but there are a few of my students parents I want to bitch slap sometimes. Am I being mean? Probably. Do I care? No! How are kids supposed to grow up and be responsible adults if their parents are just a nutty as they are? I have gobs of patience with children, because they are young, but damn it, I have no patience for grown ups being stupid. Here are a few asinine things I've had to deal with in a diplomatic manner. (which is also draining).

1) BUT HE SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE HOMEWORK! - First of all in the beginning of the year, my school passes out a special homework notebook that resembles a planner. The rules of the school are that each student is responsible for writing down his/her assignments and the teacher must initial where they wrote the assignment down. If a parent doesn't take the time to look in their child's backpack for this assignment notebook, especially when the child has a history of not doing homework there's nothing more I can do. I can't call a parent everyday and tell them their kid has homework. Where does the child's responsibilty come in? Plus, it alleviates the parent's obligation to take the intiative to hold their child responsible. SOME PARENTS EVEN ASKED IF I COULD WRITE THE ASSIGNMENT DOWN FOR THEIR CHILD!!!!

2) MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CAN'T HELP PICKING HER NOSE. SHE HAS TOURETTE'S AND IT IS ONE OF HER TICKS. - Considering the fact that I teach children with special needs, I can certainly understand Tourette's and ticks. I also know that they are involuntary. However, at 16, a student should know that they have this particular tick and try to combat it by having tissues handy at all times. Her father told me I wasn't being sensitive to his daughter's disability. I told him he wasn't being sensitive to the fact that I had other students in the class with various disabilities. Two of them had OCD and they were absolutely terrified that they would have to exchange papers with her. He told me I should read up more about Tourette's. I told him he should teach more children with various disorders. I also told him that I had a student the year before who had Tourette's and his tick was to just whip out his "little friend" and have a jolly good time. I asked him should I not have taken this particular child to task about his tick? He couldn't say anything.

3) MY CHILD WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO GET THIS SCIENCE. ARE YOU SURE THAT LEARNING ABOUT ATOMS AND MOLECULES IS FOURTH GRADE SCIENCE? - Well, that's what the book says and by the way, thank you for having confidence in your son's abilities and teaching him how to face challenges. This woman even told me that he'd do better learning about plants and animals! She petitioned for him to move down to a lower level of science. She got her way, but then her son was bored to death! She then asked if his new science teacher could teach him the same thing, but on a higher level. Wow, she wants this teacher to change his whole curriculumn because of one student. And we wonder why today's children are so self-centered.

4) MY CHILD IS OPPOSTIONAL / DEFIANT. I CAN'T MAKE HIM DO ANYTHING. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. - There is no disorder that I find more fill of shit than Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I call it, Need an ass whippin Disorder. My mother was really funny when we were growing up. When we decided we didn't want to do what she wanted us to do, she'd go on strike and not do things that we wanted her to do, like cook or laundry. It seemed extreme, but it worked. It let us know that sometimes we have to do things we don't particularly like in order for things to run smoothly. I have a student who is oppositional / defiant that shuts down and doesn't answer you or do what you want when he gets mad. I tell him if you ignore me, I will ignore you. He hates it. All I have to do is say, "you are on ignore" and he snaps right out of it.

On A Lighter Note....

myclette — 2005-04-03T04:04:43-05:00

Here are some words I use in my classroom that replace the curse (cuss) words I really want to say:

1) Cotton-picking (replaces mother fucking)

2) Sam Hill (replaces hell as in "what in the hell...?" I also say "what in the devil.."

3) H-E- double hockey sticks. (replaces hell as in "You're going to catch hell if I see you do that again. It can also replace Sam hill)

4) Got Derned (G-Damn)

5) Ding Danged (G-Damn)

6) Spit (replaces shit, "You didn't do this homework worth a spit!")

7) Tail (replaces ass - "Sit your tail down and do your work"

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myclette — 2005-04-03T09:04:31-05:00

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Our Family Portrait

myclette — 2005-04-04T12:04:51-05:00

Here we are, cheesing for the camera. Emma and I are camera hogs while my husband Thad would rather eat broken chards of glass than take a picture. Ironically, it was his idea to take another family photo since our last one was taken when Emma was 6 weeks old and asleep!

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myclette — 2005-04-04T07:04:12-05:00

So... what's on TV tonight?
If you were a room in a house, what room would you be?

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myclette — 2005-04-04T09:04:33-05:00

Try as I might, I can't get my students interested in Poe this year. I have tried and tried. They sit there like deaf mutes when I ask them questions during our discussion. I can hear crickets and the traffic outside when I ask a question about the main idea or the themes of the selections we've read. Oh woe, is me Great Poet Lauriate! Where did I go wrong? They don't care about the precise meter of "The Raven" or the intricate development of the mentally ill, psychotic narrators you present in "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Tell - Tale Heart". Don't they realize that there would be no Gothic movement if it weren't for you?(and maybe Lord Byron?) Will these children ever find interest in anything that doesn't spit, fart or require a cartridge and joystick? (Quoth the Raven --- Nevermore.)

Hmmmm......Some... to think about (A Twilight Zone Theory..kinda)

myclette — 2005-04-06T06:04:28-05:00

This year I kept complaining about how early Easter was this year. It seemed like I didn't have time to do all of the dumb secular things parents do at Eastertide. Many of my friends and co-workers felt the same way. To me, it's odd not to have Easter around the same time as Passover. (I don't remember this ever happening, but then again, I'm only 32 years old...er young.) So, my wild imagination started to take hold and came up with this theory: The date of Easter Sunday is determined by the Vatican via the Pope. Normally, Easter is in the first week of April. This year it was on March 27th. Approximately one week before the Pope's death. Do you think that Pope John Paul II could have known he would've missed Easter if he'd set it in April? *cue eerie Twilight Zone music*

I'm kinda surprized. I thought I'd be a super nerd.

myclette — 2005-04-07T05:04:58-05:00

Jeers to liberal parenting

myclette — 2005-04-16T07:04:49-05:00

I've been teaching for seven years. I've taught special needs kids for six years. I've taught grades 3 - 10 and during this time there is one thing I've found that was universal. breaking all racial and socioeconomical lines; Girls are mentally and psychologically tougher than boys. In every one of my classes the boys out wimp the girls when it comes to being reprimanded, or when things seem "unfair". I've had one girl out of all seven years cry in my class, and it was because she was frustrated and her grandmother passed away nearly two weeks prior to her emotional breakdown. With that being said, she is also the child of two blind parents who are divorced.

I think the problem with some children being (for a lack of a better word) wimpy is the result of liberal attitudes in parenting. Yes, I said it...LIBERAL attitudes in parenting. While I tend to be on the left side of most issues in politics, I feel that liberalism has no place in parenting. I believe it teaches unrealistic ideas to children who later have a hard time coping with life's windfalls. It also focuses too much on the present and fails to look at how certain behaviors will evolve in the future. For instance, there is a trend where every kid who wants to play on a team, can be on a team AND get playing time. This is ridiculous! Does it teach the child how to work at being a better player or does it teach the child that no matter what you can have what you want? I can understand letting the child be on the team, but giving that child equal playing time when they have the coordination of a drunk monkey is unrealistic. I learned at an early age that I wasn't athletic. I learned to be ok with that. I was taught that I had other talents. At work, I've seen so many boys throw temper tantrums because they couldn't kick a ball high enough or cry because they missed a word on a practice spelling bee. They seem to not be able to deal with disappointment or failure. It's one thing to be bummed out about missing a spelling word or a jump shot, but having to get sent to the office for throwing a fit is outrageous. When these kids grow up, they may end shooting their child's coach. What about the first time they get rejected by a girl?

I have one parent who hates my guts because she feels like my classes are too hard for her son. He has me for Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies. The child is basically reading at a 3rd grade level, but he is in the 5th grade. He has delays in language and speech development (which I mostly contribute to her not correcting his English when he says something incorrectly). Instead of coddling him at 3rd grade level, I'm pushing him in all subjects to 4th grade level. I knew he would have to tread water for a while, but I also know that he will never advance if he is coasting comfortably. Another reason I pushed him up is so he could gain maturity and learn how to study. The child is overly sensitive and overly competitive (not a good combination). His mother lobbied to get him taken out of my science class because she said "he will never understand atoms and stuff like that. He really likes plants and animals." These are her own words. How demeaning! God forbid he learn something new. With much reluctance, my director allowed him to move down to the third grade science class where he promptly admitted to being bored to death. For a while his mother tried to get his new science teacher to create a new curriculum just for him! His new science teacher did not concede to that idea.

After the second semester, my science class began studying current world events (social studies). The child learned about all the fun my other students were having and had his mother lobby to get him put back in my class for social studies. Of course he got his way and is now back in my social studies class. Is this good parenting at all? I don't think so. It teaches a child that you don't have to do anything you don't like. It also teaches a child that if something is hard, you don't have to do it. Obviously this isn't true. I didn't like math. I thought math was hard. I had to take math -- end of sentence. I don't like paying higher electricity bills in the summer, but I have to. I don't like driving in traffic, but I have to. This child is never going to have to deal with disappointment on his own. His wife (if he's lucky enough to land one) is doomed!

This is truly my philosophy on life....

myclette — 2005-04-18T06:04:17-05:00

"I ask for so little. Just fear me, love me,
do as I say and I will be your slave" -
Jareth, Labyrinth

What quote are you? (with pics and 9 results)
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Our Literary Fair

myclette — 2005-04-25T09:04:04-05:00

Last Week was Literary Fair Week. Each day of this week we have a "fun" activity pertaining to reading and literature. Monday was 30 minutes of free reading and Tuesday was essay writing and the bulletin board contest (the kids design a bulletin board that fits the theme of the Literary Fair.) Wednesday we had a guest speaker from a local paper, Thursday was the dreaded spelling bee and the coup d'etat was the presentation of our skits. Each grade level puts on individual skits on Friday. Every year I have the best presentation. At least that's what I've been told. This is probably because I'm the director from H-E- double hockey sticks. My kids always memorize their lines (some of the other classes use their scripts) and we always end up having a good time.

This year however, I was worried that I would have the worst play. First of all, the kids weren't sure what we were going to do for their play until a week before the presentation. This was my fault because I was lazy and overwhelmed by too many activities at work and at home. I usually write an original skit for the kids, but this year I was being lazy and decided to write an adaptation of Tom Sawyer's famous escapade with whitewashing the fence. The rehearsals were a disaster. After rehearsing in front of a collegue's class, I looked harried and frazzled. My coworker leans over to me and says, "Don't worry, you're doing great. It's not your fault. Even Spielberg couldn't direct them!"

I kept telling myself over and over that it was supposed to be fun. I couldn't believe that my kids would have to resort to reading their scripts! The day before the play, rehearsal was awful as usual, but the kids had actually remembered their lines. Now it was the stage directions that were giving them problems. The kids couldn't exit and enter correctly to save their lives. I felt the shadow of doom come upon me and engulf me in it's icy arms. On the day of the play, the kids ran into the room Friday morning in sheer panic. Huckleberry Finn was sick or as the kids said, "faking sick" and wouldn't be in the play. I calmed the kids down and asked a former student of mine, who had watched our rehearsal a couple of time to fill in for Huck Finn. He was delighted to be in, yet another presentation (he's a big ham) and jumped at the chance. I told him that he could use the script if he needed it, but he waved me off and said, "Nah, I got it Mrs. Lavalais". To my surprise, he had memorized Huck Finn's lines within a few minutes. When it was our time to present our play, the kids NAILED IT! They were so good, I couldn't believe it. My coworker who made the Spielberg comment earlier patted me on the back and said "You did it again!" The student who filled in as Huckleberry Finn was better than the kid who didn't show up. I laughed at the three or four students who discovered the acting bug. You can always tell who they are. They are the students who are addicted to applause. They are the ones who ask the others "Oh my God! Did you hear that?" or says "I wish we could do it again!" I was happy for my little hellions. We even won second place in the bulletin board contest. Room 11 ROCKS!

HAPPY BLUE & WHITE BIRTHDAY TO ME

myclette — 2005-04-28T02:04:22-05:00

Eleven years ago, on April 28, 1994, I joined the distinguished sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Our line of ladies from the Phi Epsilon Chapter was called "The Fourteen Ladies of Discretion". I was the quad of the line (number four) and I crossed over with the name Enigma. Happy Birthday Ladies! Even though we are now spread across the globe, I still think of you often and love you dearly.

Pretty Darn Accurate

myclette — 2005-04-28T08:04:40-05:00

You scored as Sleep.

You like to sleep A LOT.

9 meek hours of sleep is too little for you.

Your bed is your very best friend in the world --

Your guilty pleasure? SLEEP!

Sleep

80%

Men/Women

75%

Food

40%

Bling-Bling

35%

DDR

20%

Whats your guilty pleasure?
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Gypsy Shakedown

myclette — 2005-04-28T11:04:07-05:00

It's a shame you can't simply go to the store these days without someone trying to hit you up for some "spare change". Today, instead of the occasional homeless guy asking me for money, a woman and her child were standing in front of Walmart asking for spare change. Usually, if I have change when I get hit up for some by a homeless person or panderer, I'll give it to them. This time I didn't have change, so I told the woman that I'd probably have some when I came out of the store. I walked into the store and by the time I could count 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, she and her young daughter (if it really was her daughter) who looked to be about 12 or 13 years of age came into the store and started following me around. Apparently it was her daughter's job to ask for things in a pathetic tone and her mother had to respond, "I don't have enough for that dearie, wait 'til after this nice lady gets done getting her stuff."

Now, I had a dilemma. Do I call security or do I turn around and pimp slap this bitch like she was one of my ho's who didn't bring me my money. I decided to be a lady today, mainly because of the child. (dang-it). Plus, I was curious to see how far this scam would go. Anyway, they followed me all the way to the register where I handed her a dollar and said "Merry Christmas". She finally left. The problem that I had was that she had her daughter involved with her pandering, but I understand that family scamming is common in Gypsy families. Oh well, you gotta pass on the family business I guess.

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myclette — 2005-04-29T02:04:53-05:00

You scored as Form II: Makashi. After Form I's proliferation as a saber combat technique, Form II or "Way of the Ysalamiri," came about as a means of lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. It is described as being very elegant, powerful, and requiring extreme precision. The blade manipulation required for this form is very refined and requires much focus, but the results are extremely powerful. Darth Tyranus, from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, has mastered Form II to the highest degree, fighting with the precision built into the ancient technique.

Form II: Makashi

92%

Form IV: Ataru

86%

Form VII: Juyo/ Vaapaad

78%

Form V: Shien

75%

Form VI: Niman

72%

Form III: Soresu

39%

Which Lightsaber form would you use?
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What Broadway Musical Are You?

myclette — 2005-04-29T11:04:42-05:00

"I remember the time I knew what happiness was... Let the memory live again."

Take the quiz: "What Broadway Musical Are You?"

Cats
You are the Broadway Musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Weber. You are a friendly, upbeat person, but sometimes you don't get the hint about when it's a good time to leave a situation.

Shamelessly Stolen from Sarah (logicgurl)

myclette — 2005-05-02T08:05:03-05:00

Name in band names:

M aroon 5

Y es

C ulture Club

L ed Zepplin

E vanescence

T ool

T error Squad

E nigma

2) Have you ever had a song written about you? Not that I know of.
3) What song makes you cry? “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger because it reminds me of a friend that was murdered.
4) What song makes you happy? “You Get What You Give” by the New Radicals and “Let’s Go” By Trick Daddy
5) What do you like to listen to before bed? A relaxation CD I found at a dollar store called “Healing Moods”

a p p e a r a n c e
HEIGHT: 5'4"
HAIR COLOR: brownish (I’m graying!)
SKIN COLOR: Milk chocolate or molasses
EYE COLOR: Dark Brown
PIERCINGS: Two piercings in each ear.
TATTOOS: A tattoo of a dove with an olive branch in its mouth on the back of my right shoulder. The second one is a tiny budded rose located next to the first one.

r i g h t . n o w
WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING?: Dark Blue jeans.

WHAT SONG ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Lover’s and Friends by Li’l Jon and the Eastside Boyz
WHAT TASTE IS IN YOUR MOUTH? Chimichanga
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE? Unusually cool for May in Houston – about 72 degrees.
HOW ARE YOU? A little heartbroken, but I’ll live. One of my best friends is moving back to California.
GET MOTION SICKNESS? No
HAVE A BAD HABIT? To many to name
GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS? Most of the time.
LIKE TO DRIVE? Not really, but then again I live in Houston so that may explain it.

f a v o r i t e s
TV SHOW: Right now it’s “Desperate Housewives”
CONDITIONER: Probably Soft & Beautiful’s Moisture Complex Leave-in conditioner or Smooth ‘N Shine’s Silk Fusion Treatment. (A sista’s having issues with her hair lately)
BOOK: Any of the Dark Series Novels, by Christine Feehan
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK: Orange Juice
ALCOHOLIC DRINK: If you like Pina Colada…

THING TO DO ON THE WEEKEND: Sleep in and maybe go shake my groove thang at the club.

BAND OR GROUP or SINGER: I have so many! I love so many genres of music that this is a hard question. I really like Coldplay and Ben Folds right now. I’m a sucker for old school R & B like the Isley Brothers and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and I’m starting to really get into Twista (the man is in the Guiness Book of World Records for worlds fastest rapper)

h a v e . y o u
BROKEN THE LAW: Well if being dead sexy is a against the law…just kidding. Maybe a few traffic violations and there was that time I smoked pot in college---but I didn’t inhale :D
RAN AWAY FROM HOME: nope
SNUCK OUT OF THE HOUSE: nope
EVER GONE SKINNY DIPPING: Heck no!
MADE A PRANK PHONE CALL: Yep. This was before the days of caller ID when prank calling was actually possible and harmless. “Excuse me ma’am, but is your refrigerator running?”
EVER TIPPED OVER A PORTA POTTY: Good Heaven’s no! First of all, I have an aversion to public restrooms even more so to Porta Potties

USED YOUR PARENTS' CREDIT CARD BEFORE: Yes, I was daddy’s little girl
SKIPPED SCHOOL BEFORE: Only when there was a substitute for band class. Band was the last period of the day and they never gave us a sub who could actually conduct band class.
FELL ASLEEP IN THE SHOWER/BATH: I’ve fallen asleep in the tub before
BEEN IN A SCHOOL PLAY: Always! I went to a music academy for elementary school. (the same music academy Beyonce attended), so we were always having musicals and plays going on
LET A FRIEND CRY ON YOUR SHOULDER: Yes, I’m always the friend who has someone crying on her shoulder.

l o v e
BOYFRIEND: Married
SEXUALITY: straight (but a little wild)
CHILDREN: two, although one of them is technically my husband (do men ever grow up?)
CURRENT CRUSH: I have a thing for Collin Ferell
YOUR GREATEST REGRET: It’s too painful! :(
GONE OUT WITH A SOMEONE YOU ONLY KNEW FOR THREE DAYS: LOL! Yep

r a n d o m
DO YOU HAVE A JOB: yep
YOUR CD PLAYER HAS IN IT RIGHT NOW: The relaxation CD

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? My daughter, spending time with friends, music, dancing and really pretty jewelry.
WHAT'S THE NEXT CD YOU'RE GONNA GET? Probably the Best of Journey
WHO DO YOU CONSIDER GOOD FRIENDS? Tammie, Rachel, Toinette, Katina, Adam and LaJuenne.

w h e n / w h a t . w a s . t h e . l a s t
TIME YOU CRIED?: Friday night
YOU GOT E-MAIL: today
THING YOU PURCHASED: Amethyst beads – I am starting to make jewelry as a hobby now, it’s addicting.

TV PROGRAM YOU WATCHED: Law & Order SVU
MOVIE YOU SAW AT THE THEATER: The Amityville Horror – It wasn’t bad at all.

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH AR-RUH (R. KELLY)?

myclette — 2005-05-03T12:05:09-05:00

What has become of R. Kelly? Has the trial really fried his brain? Are today's radio listeners really deprived of good music? Today, as I drove home from work, I heard the most ridiculous song I've ever heard! The melody was ok -- it was actually very nice. Then, I heard the lyrics and didn't know whether to laugh or yell at the D.J.'s for actually playing the song. Please tell me if you also think this song is absurd:

Sex In The Kitchen

Girl you're in the kitchen
Cookin' me a meal
Something makes me wanna
Come in there and get a feel
Walk around in your t-shirt
Nothing else on
Struttin' pass, switchin' that ass
While I'm on the phone (ooh)
Cuttin' up tomatoes
Fruits and vegetables and potatoes
Girl you look so sexy while you doing the damn thang
That I want...

Sex in the kitchen
Over by the stove (I want)
Put you on the counter
By the buttered rolls
Hands on the table
On your tippy toes (girl)
We'll be makin love
Like the restaraunt was closed

How would you like it baby?
(Would you like that?)
Tell me right now pretty baby
(Yo babe I'ma call you back)

Girl you're in the kitchen
Chillin' in your robe
I'm sayin' to myself
She'd better go put on some clothes
Ticklin' and teasin'
Doin' that little dance
Girl you gon' make me lay you down
And give it to you one mo again
Cuttin' up tomatoes
Fruits and vegetables and potatoes
Girl you look so sexy while your doing the damn thang
That I want...

Sex in the kitchen (whoo)
Over by the stove (I want)
Put you on the counter
By the buttered rolls (right by the buttered rolls)
Hands on the table
On your tippy toes (on your tippy toes) (girl)
We'll be makin love
Like the restaraunt was closed (restaurant was closed yeah)
Sex In The kitchen (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Over by the stove (I want)
Put you on the counter
By the buttered rolls
Hands on the table (hands on the table)
On your tippy toes (oh) (girl)
We'll be makin love
Like the restaraunt was closed

This is what I'm ready to do...
Girl I'm ready to toss your salad
While, while, while makin' love (makin' love girl)
I'll be feastin'...

Girl you're in the kitchen
Sweatin' up a storm
The oven's on 500
So you know the kitchen's warm
Girl you know just how
To get into a brothers mind
'Cause here we are still in this kitchen
Doin' it for the third time
Cuttin' up tomatoes (whoo)
Fruits and vegetables and potatoes
Girl you look so sexy doing the damn thing
That I want...

Sex in the kitchen (ohh...)
Over by the stove
Put you on the counter
By the buttered rolls (right by the buttered rolls baby)
Hands on the table
On your tippy toes (oh we'll)
We'll be makin love
Like the restaraunt was closed (restaurant was closed)
Sex in the kitchen
Over by the stove (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Put you on the counter
By the buttered rolls (you and me baby)
Hands on the table (baby, baby)
On your tippy toes
We'll be makin love (we'll be makin' love)
Like the restaraunt was closed (like the restaurant was closed)
Sex in the kitchen (whoa)
Over by the stove (ohh, the stove)
Put you on the counter (counter)
By the buttered rolls (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Hands on the table (ooh yeah, yeah)
On your tippy toes
We'll be makin love
Like the restaraunt was closed (makin' love like the restaurant was closed)
Sex in the kitchen (oh baby)
Over by the stove
Put you on the counter (on the counter)
By the buttered rolls (listen)
Hands on the table (we'll be doin' it, doin' it babe)
On your tippy toes (we'll be doin' it, doin' it babe)
We'll be makin love
Like the restaraunt was closed (in the kitchen, the kitchen babe)
Sex in the kitchen
Over by the stove (in the kitchen, the kitchen babe)
Put you on the counter
By the buttered rolls
Hands on the table
On your tippy toes
We'll be makin love
Like the restaraunt was closed...

Which NFL Quarterback Are You?

myclette — 2005-05-03T08:05:09-05:00

You scored as Brett Favre.

Brett Favre

67%

Ben Roethlisberger

58%

Drew Bledsoe

33%

Michael Vick

25%

Peyton Manning

17%

What NFL QB are you?
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Top Ten Minor Inconveniences with Being a Teacher

myclette — 2005-05-04T05:05:55-05:00

10. All crazy piercings and tattoos that you got in college must be hidden or undetectable.

9. You can't swear when you feel the need to express your "disappointment".

8. You're always afraid that you'll run into a student while shopping, eating,..etc.

7. You're always afraid that you'll run into a parent at some less than morally pristine place like a club, bar, back room of a video store or smoke and accessories shop.

6. Your spelling and grammatical errors are more scrutinized.

5. You want to scratch someone's eyes out when they say "Boy, it must be nice to only have to work half a year and still get paid."

4. You have to keep up with the latest slang. "Aww, Mrs. L, that's straight thowed!" = "Gosh Mrs. Lavalais, that isn't fair!"

3. Friends fight over you when it comes to picking teams for Trivial Pursuit or any trivia game.

2. If you forget your lunch you are doomed to either eat the dreaded cafeteria food or starve.

1. YOU HAVE THE HARDEST TIME CHOSING NAMES FOR YOUR CHILDREN BECAUSE EVERY NAME REMINDS YOU OF SOME LESS THAN LOVABLE CHILD YOU USED TO TEACH.

Stupid Quotes - obviously none of these people are great philosphers.

myclette — 2005-05-05T07:05:21-05:00

"Sure there have been injuries and deaths in boxing - but none of them serious."
- Alan Minter, Boxer

"How to store your baby walker: First, remove baby."
- Anonymous Manufacturer

"Those who survived the San Francisco earthquake said, "Thank God, I'm still alive." But, of course, those who died, their lives will never be the same again."
- Barbara Boxer, Senator

"Men, I want you just thinking of one word all season. One word and one word only: Super Bowl."
- Bill Peterson, football coach

"Next up is the Central African Republic located in central Africa."
- Bob Costas, during the parade of nations in the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia

"I get to go to lots of overseas places, like Canada."
- Britney Spears, Pop Singer

"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life."
- Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign.

"It is wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago"
- Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice-President

"It's time for the human race to enter the solar system!"
- Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice President on the concept of a manned mission to Mars

"It isn't pollution that is hurting the environment, it's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it."
- Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice-President

"If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight."
- George Gobel

"I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first."
- George Rogers, NFL New Orleans Saint RB, when asked about the upcoming season

"And now, will y'all stand and be recognized."
- Gib Lewis, Texas Speaker of the House, to a group of people in wheelchairs on Disability Day

"For most people, death comes at the end of their lives."
- GLR broadcaster, UK "For the majority of people, the use of tobacco has a beneficial effect."
- Dr. Ian G. MacDonald, Los Angles Surgeon, as Quoted in Newsweek November 18, 1969.

"Teeth extracted by the latest methodists." (Rotten bible thumpers)
- Hong Kong dental advertisement

"I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves."
- John Wayne, Actor (good old Marion aka John Wayne. He’s truly a compassionate man.)

"Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas."
- Former Australian cabinet minister Keppel Enderbery

"If you or any member of your family has been killed..."
- Lawyer commercial on TV, Orlando, Florida (Well you can reach him by Crossing Over with John Edwards…)

"We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?"
- Lee Iacocca, former Chrysaler Chariman (Yeah, we greedy Americans are always wanting more)

"Whenever I watch TV and I see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I would love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff."
- Mariah Carey, Pop Singer (another compassionate American)

"I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were ever supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever."
- Miss Alabama, in the 1994 Miss Universe contest, when asked if she would want to live forever. (And, they say Beauty Pageants lack substance)

"Guys aren't able to get $15 or $20 million anymore, so you have to play for the love of the game."
- Penny Hardaway, NBA Basketball Player (Must…restrain…myself…from…bludgeoning him… to death)

Another Geek Moment -- Please Forgive Me

myclette — 2005-05-05T11:05:29-05:00

Yay!!! I got my light saber spoons! They are so cool. The first spoon I got was a red light saber. I was excited because there is a running joke between my students and me that I have been influenced by the dark side of the Force. I even had one of my more vocal class clowns reinact a scene from the Episode III trailer in which Obi Wan Kenobi tearfully cries, "You were the chosen one!" to Anakin Skywalker.

After much whining and pouting, my husband finally gave in and went to the store around 9:15 p.m. CST and bought another box of specially marked cereals so I could get another light saber spoon. It was a gamble. What if I got another red spoon? Would I have to buy another box of Frosted Flakes? Or maybe Corn Pops? Luckily, I got the blue light saber spoon and I am content for now. However, I still may feel the need to get the third coveted green light saber spoon which is color of Yoda's light saber. Anyway, I now have more cereal than I know what to do with.

Shockingly Accurate Quiz!

myclette — 2005-05-07T11:05:48-05:00

Your Birthdate: November 7

Born on the 7th day of the month gives you a tendency to be something of a perfectionist and makes you more individualistic in many ways. Your mind is good at deep mental analysis and complicated reasoning. You are very psychic and sensitive -- you should usually follow your hunches. You may not take orders too well, so you may want to work alone or in a situation where you can be the boss. This birthday gives a tendency to be somewhat self-centered and a little stubborn.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Happy Mother's Day

myclette — 2005-05-09T12:05:08-05:00

My Mother's Day was very nice. My daughter woke me up by shouting at the top of her lungs "Happy Mother's Day Mommy!" My husband got me some massaging slippers, "The Phantom of the Opera" DVD, mango-peach potpouri, and an apron with a logo that he designed that says "Mama's servin' it up with love". Since he knows I don't cook, I suspect he would like me to wear it later tonight. *wink*

If I were....

myclette — 2005-05-12T08:05:03-05:00

If I were a hammer

Blognapped from sandyquill who pilfered it from misshap -- who nabbed it from soapboxtop

Another Quiz or something like it

If I were a stone, I would be: onyx

If I were a tree, I would be a: Pear tree (with the partridge)

If I were a bird, I would be: an owl

If I were a machine, I would be a: vending machine
If I were a tool, I would be a: a pair of pliers

If I were a flower/plant, I would be a: gladiola

If I were a kind of weather, I would be: clear and sunny, 75 degrees with a gentle breeze.

If I were a mythical creature, I would be a: werewolf

If I were a musical instrument, I would be a: guitar

If I were a color, I would be: warm brown -- like I already am.

If I were an emotion, I would be: anticipation
If I were a vegetable, I would be a(n): eggplant

If I were a sound, I would be: a sigh

If I were an element, I would be: hydrogen

If I were a car, I would be: a Ford Cobra

If I were a song, I would be: "Woman's Work" by Kate Bush
If I were a movie, I would be: "Bridget Jones' Diary"

If I were a food, I would be: Spaghetti

If I were a place, I would be: a cozy cottage

If I were a material, I would be: wool

If I were a taste, I would be: spicy

If I were a scent, I would be: Lavender

If I were a word, I would be: Generous

If I were an object, I would be a: Globe

If I were a body part I would be: a brain

If I were a facial expression I would be: a big grin

If I were a subject in school I would be: Sociology

If I were a cartoon character I would be: Tinkerbell

If I were a shape I would be a: trapezoid

If I were a number I would be: any prime number

If I were a month I would be: October

If I were a day of the week I'd be: Friday

If I were a time of day I'd be: midnight

If I were a planet I would be: Pluto

If I were a direction I would be: Shake gently before opening.

If I were a piece of furniture I'd be a: recliner

If I were a sin I would be: definitely lust

If I were a historical figure I would be: Cleopatra

If I were a liquid I would be: Ice cold lemonade

What's your Journal Rated?

myclette — 2005-05-12T10:05:18-05:00

Your Journal Is Rated PG-13

Rather than spill all, you paint in broad strokes
(In case your journal is read by your folks!)
Not that don't have any naughty secrets to show
You're just smart enough to keep it on the downlow

What's Your Journal Rated?
More Great Quizzes from Quiz Diva

Totally Disgusted

myclette — 2005-05-13T10:05:03-05:00

Today, I watched one of my former students get a prestigious award that is actually signed by the President of the United States. I was so proud of her that I wanted to cry. She's come a long way. As I scanned the crowd I noticed her parents weren't there! Her mother does not have a job outside of the home and I know they were called by the principal at least two weeks prior to the award presentation.

A few days ago, she was excitedly telling me about all the people that were coming to see her get her award. Today, I saw none of them. I was heartbroken. The look on her face said it all; "Why should I care? No one else does." When I did my afterschool duty, which is making sure the kids got picked up on time and by the right person, I saw her mother pick her up. I wanted to give her a Bishop Don "Magic" Juan pimp slap. (If you follow rap and hip-hop, you'd get the previous reference) I could give the woman the benefit of doubt, but that doesn't account for the absence of her other family members. She has older brothers and sisters, grandparents that live in the same city and of course her stepfather. Anyway, I hope she continues to try to succeed despite the lack of support she receives at home.

The Bishop Don "Magic" Juan

What Kind of Kiss Are You?

myclette — 2005-05-14T12:05:27-05:00

You have a mysterious kiss. Your partner never
knows what you're going to come up with next;
this creates great excitement and arousal never
knowing what to expect. And it's sure to end
in a kiss as great as your mystery.

What kind of kiss are you?
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What Religion Bests Suits You?

myclette — 2005-05-14T01:05:05-05:00

Take the quiz: "WHAT RELIGION BESTS SUITS YOU?"

Average Christian
You're not going to become a minister anytime soon, but you do your best to live your life in a Christian way. This means that although you probably don't attend church every Sunday, you do your best to follow the Ten Commandments, help the needy and generally be an all around good person. Who needs to follow the entire bible anyways? It was written ages ago, and Christ transmuted it by giving his life.

What Kind of American Engilsh Do You Speak

myclette — 2005-05-15T03:05:28-05:00

I thought this quiz was a hoot considering the fact that my best friend tells me that my Southern drawl is thicker than pea soup.

Your Linguistic Profile:

50% General American English

30% Dixie

20% Yankee

0% Midwestern

0% Upper Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Question to my fellow Mindsayers

myclette — 2005-05-15T11:05:03-05:00

What song undeniably makes you wanna get up and shake your groove thang no matter where you are?

The Rogers Indicator of Multiple Intelligences Test

myclette — 2005-05-16T12:05:31-05:00

You scored as Verbal/Linguistic. You have highly developed auditory skills, enjoy reading and writing and telling stories, and are good at getting your point across. You learn best by saying and hearing words. People like you include poets, authors, speakers, attorneys, politicians, lecturers and teachers.

Verbal/Linguistic

100%

Musical/Rhythmic

96%

Interpersonal

82%

Intrapersonal

82%

Bodily/Kinesthetic

64%

Visual/Spatial

25%

Logical/Mathematical

21%

The Rogers Indicator of Multiple Intelligences
created with QuizFarm.com

Personality Test

myclette — 2005-05-17T06:05:19-05:00

ENFP - "Journalist". Uncanny sense of the motivations of others. Life is an exciting drama. 8.1% of total population.

Free Jung Personality Test (similar to Myers-Briggs)

Holy Mother of Pearl Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Rocked my Friggin' World!

myclette — 2005-05-19T05:05:28-05:00

Cheezits! Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was the SHIT! I can't wait to see it again! We left the house around 10 pm to see the 12:01 show. After much pleading and a final look of "absolutely not", my husband finally convinced me to leave my light saber spoons at home. I won't reveal the plot or spoil the fun for those who haven't seen it yet, but let me tell you the writing was excellent. I left the theater pretty heartbroken because Anakin's story is so tragic. Also, the action was so good in some parts that it was nearly orgasmic. Yep, I'm definitely seeing it again.

A little something to put a smile on the face of fellow Houstonians.

myclette — 2005-05-21T06:05:01-05:00

YOU KNOW YOU'RE FROM HOUSTON WHEN...

You have to turn on the air conditioning in January, two days after a low of 29 degrees.

You have a Roach Story: You opened your flatware drawer to find a roach the size of the Taco Bell chihuahua. He stood up and looked you in the eye. You closed the drawer, bought new flatware -- and stored it in the oven.

The name "Bud Adams" makes people snarl, and "Bum Phillips" doesn't mean a bad screwdriver.

"Luv ya Blue" still makes you smile, even if you did run the Oilers out of town.

You come to work in short-sleeves and walk out at noon to find that a "blue-tailed norther" has blown through, and the temperature has dropped 40 degrees in a matter of minutes.

You wander into a section of town where you can't read the street signs because they're written in Asian characters instead of English, but you don't care because you can get great prices on fake designer merchandise there.

You go to an art festival on Westheimer and you're almost run down by two cross-dressers on roller blades, holding hands.

The "Killer Bees" are not stinging insects.

You hear everything but English spoken when you go to the Galleria to window-shop.

You know that "Dad gummit" has nothing to do with your father's failure to practice good dental hygiene.

You think "Y'all" is perfectly good usage if you're referring to more than one person.

For a Chili Cookoff, you'll use anything from armadillo to frog's legs, but you know that the only GOOD chili is made with chopped -- not ground -- beef, and it has NO beans and NO tomatoes.

Spring is not the season, Katy is not the lady, and 1960 is not the year.

You can leave your house, head out of town, and an hour later you still haven't left the city limits. (During rush hour, you haven't left your neighborhood.)

If the humidity is below 90 percent, it's a good hair day.

You know that "Clutch City" has nothing to do with automobiles

A 747 with the Space Shuttle riding piggyback has actually flown low, right overhead, and nobody paid any attention to it.

You know that while saving you money, "Mattress Mac" has amassed more than the U.S. Treasury has.

You're happy to have beaten Los Angeles out of a football team, but you'd rather that they keep the title of "Smog Capital."

You know that the Astrodome will always be the 8th wonder of the world.

Fighting Through It.

myclette — 2005-05-22T02:05:41-05:00

I have a confession to make. For the most part I seem happy-go-lucky and bubbly. I put on a smile everyday and try to make the best of things, but the truth of the matter is that I've been fighting depression off and on since high school. It's not situational depression, but full-fledged chemical / clinical depression. Most people don't get what this means. They continually ask "What or who is making you depressed?" or "Why are you depressed?" It's not necessarily situational, although certain situations can certainly exacerbate the problem. Its hard to talk about the irregularity of seritonin and dopamine levels in the brain when everyone assumes that someone or something must have happened to make you feel like putting your head in the oven. Don't worry, I have an electric range. I'd just get severely burned which would make me even more depressed because I am rather vain. This time, my depression is caused by a condition that I have called hyperparathyroidism.

The worst part is that I feel like I have no one to talk to about the problem except for a professional. I am always the person who everyone else leans on so when I tell them that I'm going through a rough time, it is never taken seriously or its brushed off. Then, they go on telling me about their problems. I have a feeling that I put on too good of a front. My husband who isn't that empathetic in the first place finds it hard to believe that I'm depressed. He sees me as some resilient warrior woman. I don't think he's ever seen me cry. Of course, I hate crying. It makes me feel like someone or something's got the best of me. Anyway, I just felt like getting this off my chest.

My Body Is In Agony, But It's All Good.

myclette — 2005-05-23T07:05:25-05:00

OUCH. I can't move. My muscles are screaming! For the past two days, I've joined my friends Tammie, Cassie and Becky (the Pretty Ponies) in their daily walks. We have decided to go through a transition. We are changing our eating habits and we are working out everyday. They've been doing it for a little over two weeks and they are already showing some results.

The first day of walking, I wanted to fucking die. I kept thinking; How long is this damn trail? I just knew I wasn't going to make it, but my friends wouldn't leave me behind to die. Even after I pleaded, "Go on without me! Save yourselves!", the other Pretty Ponies wouldn't leave my lame ass behind. Yesterday, however I did pretty well. I did 100% better. I think it had something to do with the fact that I used my inhaler before I went on the trail. I really got an ego boost when a hot guy saw me actually jogging and he said, "Oh yeah, you're going to really get sexy running! Do it!" Well, he's right. I'm fixin' to get sexy!

I've Been Feeling Like This Lately

myclette — 2005-05-25T04:05:07-05:00

Rainy Days and Mondays

Recorded by: The Carpenters
From the 1971 album, Carpenters
Written by: P. Williams and R. Nichols

Talkin' to myself and feelin' old
Sometimes I'd like to quit, nothing ever seems to fit
Hangin' around, nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

What I've got they used to call the blues
Nothin' is really wrong, feelin' like I don't belong
Walkin' around, some kind of lonely clown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

Funny but it seems I always wind up here with you
Nice to know somebody loves me
Funny but it seems that it's the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me

What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out,we know what it's all about
Hangin' around, nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

Funny but it seems that it's the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me

What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out, we know what it's all about
Hangin' around, nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down

American Idol - Carrie Underwood

myclette — 2005-05-25T09:05:08-05:00

Congrats Carrie. I really liked Carrie, but I was such a big Bo fan. I STILL LOVE YOU BO! This is the first year that the person I routed for at the end lost. My perfect record is shot. Too bad Carrie has to record the hokey single that American Idol always makes their winners record. I haven't been impressed with any of the singles that the American Idol songwriters come up with.

Cuz I'm a Giver

myclette — 2005-05-26T04:05:40-05:00

If American Idol runner-up Bo Bice feels down and needs "comfort" I just want to let him know that I'm here for him. He can lean on me. I will be a shoulder for him to cry on. At least until my hubby gets back from work. But, anyway I'm a loving, giving human being. A pillar of strength if you will. Bo is a talented musician and you know how sensitive they are. He may need my counsel or solace. Of course he knows he will get a big record deal, but if he needs me to help lessen the sting of defeat -- I'm here, 'cuz I'm a giver. I'm here for you Boo...er Bo.

Hug Ladyariana!

myclette — 2005-05-26T12:05:07-05:00

This is for ladyariana ! Now do it dammit!

*HUGS* TOTAL! give ladyariana more *HUGS*
Get hugs of your own

Now Show Me Some Love - Savor the Chocolatey Goodness

myclette — 2005-05-26T03:05:38-05:00

*HUGS* TOTAL! give myclette more *HUGS*
Get hugs of your own

It's Gone Too Far!

myclette — 2005-05-26T04:05:51-05:00

Now, I love Star Wars as much as the next geek, but this is going too far!
"Sith" Fans Maimed in Lightsaber Mishap Dudes, it's just a movie!

STOLEN QUIZ ALERT

myclette — 2005-05-26T05:05:15-05:00

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Cocoa Goddess
2. Micki
3. Mick

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. kozmic_girl
2. kozmic_cocoa
3. darkangel_72 (before the Jessica Alba series came out)

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I like being a nerd.

2. I have an uncanny ability to distinguish bullshit from the truth.

3. I like my dancing skills.

THREE THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

1. I can be sappy and emotional

2. I wish I were more toned and thinner.

3. I wish I were better at math.

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:

1. African / Haitian

2. Native American (Creek Indian)

3. European (Irish and French)

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:

1. heights

2. loss of family, friends.

3. being truly poor

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS (aside from food/drink/air/etc):

1. music

2. moisturizer

3. I have to wear at least two articles of jewelry everyday

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW/FAVORITE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING:

1. flowered flip-flops that I made

2. a cute, form fitting top

3. cute jeans

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS/ARTISTS (at the moment):
1. Twista

2. Maroon 5

3. Earth, Wind and Fire (always and forever!)

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
1. "We Belong Together"

2. "Let's Go"

3. "How Far is Heaven"

THREE NEW THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS:
1. Fitting into a smaller size

2. Power walking 4 miles without stopping for a breather

3. Singing a sultry ballad at a Karaokee bar.

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP (love is a given):
1. Intense passion - the kind where you are constantly mating like rabbits no matter how long you've been together

2. easy communication - where you can talk about ANYTHING with your partner

3. Romance - guys tend to forget that a couple of years after marriage.

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE (or maybe they are all true. or maybe all lies):

1. Liver and onions is one of my favorite meals.

2. I can do the splits

3. I love George W. Bush

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:

(uh. the obvious alterations have been made - oh damn - physical things?)

1. Sexy eyes

2. big sexy arms

3. full mouth. I don't like thin lips at all!

THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T DO:
1. Drink a whole cosmopolitan before I get smashed.

2. Run

3. Hit a note higher than the G above the staff.

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. reading.

2. blogging. haha - it's YOU that makes it fun ;)

3. making good love

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. wear smaller size

2. Eat some kick assed nachos and still wear a smaller size

3. See Revenge of the Sith again!

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:

1. pharmacist

2. lawyer

3. a toss up between psychic or sex therapist

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Martinique

2. St. Lucia

3. Hawaii (I've never been)

THREE KID'S NAMES:
1.Jayne

2. Tariq

3. Kal'el (It's a cool name)

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. publish a novel

2. be in a movie

3. perform on stage with a kick ass band like Earth, Wind and Fire or sing back up for Ben Folds

THREE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO TAKE THIS QUIZ NOW OR DIE PAINFULLY (or, ya'know...not):
1. poonannypie cuz he's my new friend

2.callmeroger cuz I know where he lives

3.mrsminer cuz she has a zany sense of humor like me.

Schadenfreude

myclette — 2005-05-27T01:05:27-05:00

Schadenfreude is a German word that describes feeling pleasure from someone elses misfortune. There is no real English equivalent to this word, but I find it facinating. We've all felt a twinge of joy when someone we despise has a misfortunate episode. For example, I found a particular surge of joy when I saw that a girl who constantly picked on me and called me fat in high school was now the size of an oceanliner. What about the time I saw the jerk who cut me off on the road get a ticket a few miles ahead. (Yay!) But, there is a dark side to schadenfreude. Would a psychopathic murderer feel schadenfreude when he is torturing a victim or is there another word for this in German? I'm just curious. Does anybody out there in Mindsay Land know?

no subject

myclette — 2005-05-27T08:05:09-05:00

Your Seduction Style: Ideal Lover

You seduce people by tapping into their dreams and desires. And because of this sensitivity, you can be the ideal lover for anyone you seek. You are a shapeshifter - bringing romance, adventure, spirituality to relationships. It all depends on who your with, and what their vision of a perfect relationship is.

What Is Your Seduction Style?

I'm Not Sure That I'm Familiar with "Snarky"

myclette — 2005-05-27T08:05:03-05:00

You Are a Snarky Blogger!

You've got a razor sharp wit that bloggers are secretly scared of. And that's why they read your posts as often as they can!

What kind of blogger are you?

Another stolen mindsay survey quiz thingy

myclette — 2005-05-28T12:05:23-05:00

01. Reply with your name and I will write something about you.

02. I will then tell what song(s) reminds me of you.
03. If I were to apply an o'clock to you, it would be...
04. I will try to name a single word that best describes you.
05. I'll tell you the most memorable moment I've had with you.
06. I will tell you what animal you remind me of.
07. I'll then tell you something that I've always wondered about you.
08. Put this in your journal.

*******************************************************************

These are callmeroger's answers about me.

Myclette
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
7:00am
Galactic: because you are so cosmic
Before I added anyone in my network, I commented on your journal telling you that "you're a cutie!!!"
A lioness
Will you ever be my son's teacher one day? That would be awesome!
Your turn! I'll be watching you... hehehe

What Superheroine Are You? - Another Dumb, but Fun Quiz

myclette — 2005-05-29T02:05:58-05:00

You Are Catwoman

"Life's a bitch. Now so am I." What Superheroine Are You?

Find the Love of Your Life (and More Love Quizzes) at Your New Romance.

Just Blogging

myclette — 2005-05-30T04:05:03-05:00

Today, I am blogging from my friend Tammie's house. I came over last night, but we had a severe thunderstorm that caused me to have to spend the night. (Ah, Houston in the summertime!) She and our friends Becky and Cassie are doing our health kick / transition. We are going to transform our bad lifestyle and eating habits into healthy ones. There is nothing I hate more than exercise, except for maybe rootbeer or childbirth...maybe raisons. My friends help me keep going though.

It's also hard to eat healthier. I don't eat a lot of junk food and I love vegetables. My problem is portion control! Hell I'm a Texan. Everything is Texas sized here. I want a steak as big as the fucking plate and a mixing bowl full of salad with yummy ranch dressing. It's hard, but for me any type of change is hard. I'm trying to keep my eyes on the prize though. Each day I follow through brings me one step closer to being ULTRA UBER-SEXY!!! *growl*

Don't Know Why, There's No Sun Up in the Sky. Stormy Weather....

myclette — 2005-05-30T07:05:23-05:00

Here is a picture of a wicked thunderstorm off I-45 in Houston.

Well, I'd guess this would work if I were trying to pick up chicks from Naboo.

myclette — 2005-05-30T08:05:58-05:00

Your Star Wars Pickup Line

"Nice buns, Princess! On your head, that is."

What's Your Star Wars Pickup Line?

Junk Mail Sycophants

myclette — 2005-05-31T11:05:11-05:00

With the current spam laws and no call lists, I have been getting a hefty amount of junk mail in my mailbox. I really hate the fact that most of these "companies" actually got your name and address from a legitimate website you've visited. I especially hate the way they address you when they are trying to sell you their product.

Today, Geico sent a letter to my home addressed to, "Responsible Driver". It was obviously for me and NOT my husband. However, I do have a name. One day I got mail addressed to "Friend". I've never met these people! Although I have to say it is much better than getting mail addressed to "Current Resident" or "Valued Customer". I mean heck don't you think if I were a valued customer, they'd at least know my name? Current Resident tells me they don't give a damn who gets it as long as it is sent out. Lazy bastards.

I also have been surprised to know that I have already been approved for credit WITHOUT applying. I must be so well known that just the mere mention of my name makes companies want to give me credit at ridiculously high interest rates. Of course, on several occasions I could have won the Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. I've gotten numerous letters telling me that I may already be a winner. Who knows, maybe Ed McMahon, (or his ghost, depending on how long it takes) will show up on my door with a GINORMOUS check and balloons.

I Thought We Already Knew Who This Was!

myclette — 2005-05-31T11:05:50-05:00

"Long-Secret Source 'Deep Throat'Unmasked"

I always thought that it was Linda Lovelace....

but it's really this guy!

Sorry to be a Ranting Fishwife, but My Husband is a Dolt Sometimes!

myclette — 2005-06-02T01:06:46-05:00

Folks, I always say that I truly love my husband, but dammit if we ever got a divorce or if he (God forbids) passed into the Great Beyond before me, I WOULD NEVER GET MARRIED AGAIN! For one thing, I'm too bitchy. That's right, I said it! I can be a mega bitch sometimes. I have mountains of patience with humans who are ages 1 day to 18 years. After people become adults I have little patience for them. My husband, bless his heart is totally absent minded. I fear that no one addressed this problem when he was a kid because he was such a gifted artist. If I hear one more person excuse his blundering with "Well, you know how artsy people are..." I am going to Force Choke them. Hell, I'm artsy, no one excuses me, but he could leave the house without wearing pants and they'd say something like "Well, artists view the world differently than the rest of us." Bullcorn! I wonder how differently he'd view the world with my foot up his ass!

Are You Bitchy?

myclette — 2005-06-02T01:06:06-05:00

Just in case I wasn't sure, here's my confirmation

Are You Bitchy? Quiz By Lady Paje

They had a Yellow One?

myclette — 2005-06-03T07:06:51-05:00

You've made a yellow Lightsaber Yellow is the color of Honor and Loyalty. It
symbolizes caution and foreboding in either
direction of the blade, Meaning that the owner
is relatively cautious...but also to be
cautious of them. Since Yellow stands for both
Honor and Cowardice, Once should always think
twice before attacking someone with a Yellow
Saber.

What Colored Lightsaber Would You Have?
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What Star Wars Character Are You?

myclette — 2005-06-03T07:06:27-05:00

Han Solo

What Star Wars character are you?
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Which Star Wars Bad Guy Are You

myclette — 2005-06-03T07:06:06-05:00

you're darth maul. you carry a double light saber
around with you, and not many people have that.
you were only in episode 1 and you died by
getting chopped in half. you are good with a
double light saber, quite fast but as flexible
as others, but you were only an aprentice to
the sith but a good one.

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Partial Survey....I'm too lazy to do the whole thing.

myclette — 2005-06-03T08:06:45-05:00

Have You Ever. . .

>>1. Mooned anyone?: No
>>2. Been on a diet?: Constantly
>>3. Been to a foreign country?: No
>>4. Broken a bone?: never
>>5. Swallowed a tooth/Cap/Filling?: No
>>6. Sworn at a teacher?: What? And risk an ass whippin' by my parents? I don't think so!
>>7. Talked to an MindSay member via e-mails or instant messages?: most certainly
>>8. Gotten in a fight? Punching fight? Argue fight?: Yes, sometimes you got to "get down for yours".
>>9. Dated a teacher?: No
>>10. Laughed so hard you peed your pants?: No, thank goodness
>>11. Thought about killing your enemy?: Not seriously
>>12. Gone skinny dipping?: No
>>13. Met another MindSay member in the flesh?: No

>>14. Told a little white lie?: yes
>>15. Told a secret you swore not to tell?: A couple times
>>16. Used a foreign object to masturbate? What do you consider "foreign"?
>>17. Misused a swear word and it sounded absolutely stupid?: No
>>18. Been on tv?: Yep
>>19. Been on the radio?: Yep
>>20. Been in a mosh pit?: Yep.
>>21. Been to a concert?: Yep
>>22. Loved someone so much it makes you cry?: Yep
>>23. Decieved somebody close to you?: No
>>24. Been on a game show?: No
>>25. Been on an airplane?: Yep
>>26. Gotten to ride on a firetruck?: Yep
>>27. Came close to dying?: No
>>28. Cheated on a bf/gf?: Well....
>>29. Gave someone a piggy back ride?: Yep
>>30. Terrorized a babysitter?: Only because I kept crying.
>>31. Made a mud pie?: Yep
>>32. Had a dream that you're falling off a cliff?: Yeah
>>33. Had an eating disorder?: Yep
>>34. Felt like you didn't belong?: Yes
>>35. Felt like the 3rd wheel?: Definately
>>36. Smoked?: Yes, but it was a brief time in college
>>37. Done drugs?: I smoked a little weed in college...I inhaled. (Boy college is just terrible isn't it?)
>>38. Stolen money from a poor person begging on the street?: No!

>>39. Had your tonsils removed?: Nope
>>40. Gone to camp?: Yep
>>41. Won a bet?: Yep
>>42. Written a love letter?: Yep
>>43. Gone out of your way to be with the one you love?: Yes
>>44. Written a love poem?: Yes
>>45. Kissed in the rain?: And mess up my hair? No!
>>46. Slow danced with someone you love?: Yep
>>47. Participated in cyber sex?: OMG! WTF? LOL. LMAO ROTF
>>48. Stolen something from a store?: When I was little
>>49. Stolen a kiss? nope
>>50. Asked a friend for relationship advice?: Yes
>>51. Had a friend steal your bf/gf?: Yes...BITCH
>>52. Watched the sunset/rise with someone special?: No
>>53. Gotten a speeding ticket?: Yes
>>54. Done jail time?: No
>>55. Had to wear a uniform to work?: Yes

>>56. Won a trophy?: Yes
>>57. Bowled a perfect game?: No, but I've bowled a perfectly AWFUL game.
>>58. Failed/Got held back?: It's complicated. I skipped a grade, then i got put back so I could "mature".
>>59. Gotten perfect attendance in grade school?: I had perfect attendence all the way through 11th grade!
>>60. Roasted pumpkin seeds?: Yep
>>61. Taken Ballet lessons?: Yes
>>62. Attempted suicide?: Nope
>>63. Cut yourself?: Not on purpose.

Bleh, Blah

myclette — 2005-06-04T04:06:16-05:00

Today is not a good day for me healthwise. I feel like CRAP. I have been so tired and lethargic all day. My poor daughter just wants to play with me and I feel like such bum. If only she could lend me a fraction of the energy she has! We were supposed to see Madagascar today, but I am dog tired. I am willing myself not to sleep all day. The sore tooth doesn't help matters either. It's amazing what happens to your body when one thing doesn't work properly. Like the rapper/poet/prison inmate Mystikal said, "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired...!"

Gosh, I guess I really do have a dark side!

myclette — 2005-06-05T02:06:38-05:00

Anakin Skywalker

69%

Darth Vader

69%

Padme Amidala

69%

Mace Windu

64%

Yoda

56%

R2-D2

56%

Emperor Palpatine

44%

Clone Trooper

44%

General Grievous

42%

Obi Wan Kenobi

36%

C-3PO

33%

Chewbacca

19%

Which Revenge of the Sith Character are you?
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Whatever Happened to Old Whats_his_face?

myclette — 2005-06-07T02:06:37-05:00

I often wonder what happened to those friends I had in high school and college who seemed such an important part of my life at the time. In this age of cyberspace I find it odd that I haven't been able to find any of them. Then I get perturbed because I feel that I'm looking for them, but they may not even think about me anymore. :( I had a good friend by the name of Peter in high school and through college. We were inseperable. We had so many inside jokes that no one could ever figure out why we were laughing so much. Our parents never believed that we were just friends, but we were never more than that. All of a sudden after my sophomore year in college, he just vanished. Of course I was going on with my life, but one day I realized that I hadn't heard from him in a while. I tried several times to locate him, but I've been unsuccessful. Plus, I didn't feel like paying for some of the services that swear they can find long lost friends. Oh well, Peter, where ever you are, I wonder if my name still reminds you of red.

Oh Well, Math SUCKS!

myclette — 2005-06-07T04:06:22-05:00

Your IQ Is 120

Your Logical Intelligence is Exceptional Your Verbal Intelligence is Genius Your Mathematical Intelligence is Above Average Your General Knowledge is Exceptional

A Quick and Dirty IQ Test

PSA About Michael Jackson

myclette — 2005-06-08T12:06:20-05:00

This makes you think! Brother Michael truly needs help!

Dilemma.

myclette — 2005-06-08T01:06:19-05:00

I'm so damn hungry AND I'm so friggin' sleepy. There's nothing here in the house to eat. I could go out a get something real quick, but I'm sooooo sleepy. What to do? Eat then sleep? Sleep then eat? Will I be able to sleep if I'm hungry? Will I be able to eat if I'm sleepy? I can't choose, so I decided to blog instead. Yeah, this is a real compromise. Coucher ou Manger? Je ne sais pas quoi du faire!

Update to Dilemma

myclette — 2005-06-08T04:06:30-05:00

Oink oink -- Food won out!

What 80's Song Are You?

myclette — 2005-06-09T12:06:13-05:00

"When Doves Cry" (by Prince)

How could you just leave me standing,

Alone in a world so cold?

Maybe you're just too demanding.

Maybe I'm just like my father--too bold.

Maybe you're just like my mother. She's never satisfied.

Why do we scream at each other?

This is what it sounds like, when doves cry.

Which 80's Song Fits You?
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Early Morning Whining.

myclette — 2005-06-09T08:06:57-05:00

GOT COFFEE?

I don't feel like going to work today. Teaching summer school is not that bad. The classes are smaller and the kids are pretty well behaved. However, summer school starts at 7:55 am, which means I have to get up even earlier than I had to during the regular school year (around 5:45 am). I hate being nocturnal. Anyway, I think my exercise schedule will pick up when summer school is over. That way I can go workout early in the morning. I know it sounds weird for a nocturnal person to be happy about working out in the morning, but I've found that if I do it as soon as I wake up or if I wake up early and do it, I won't put it off. I can get it over with. If I wait until later, I give myself a ton of excuses to put it off.

My Recollection of Tropical Storm Allison (June 5 - 9, 2001)

myclette — 2005-06-09T08:06:59-05:00

An overpass became a bridge when Interstate 10 in Houston went underwater, leaving tractor-trailers stranded on the road. At least five motorists were killed during the storm when they were unable to escape their flooded cars.

Tropical Storm Allison is so far the costliest natural disaster to have ever hit the Houston / Galveston area. Today is the anniversary of it's devistation. The storm actually reached our shores on June 5, 2001. It was quickly downgraded to a tropical depression as it moved northward toward Lufkin, TX. However as fickle tropical storms can be, instead of continuing to move northward and fizzle out like a good little storm should, the son-of-a-bitch turned around and headed back south!

I remember it like it was yesterday. On Tuesday, June 5th, the weather was hot and the sky was slightly overcast. We all knew Allison was coming, so most of us Houstonians did our annual stock up on batteries, water and canned goods. I remember how nonchalant everyone was -- after all it was just a tropical storm, not a hurricane! Once it hit us, it would be very unlikely it would even reach hurricane strength since there would be no large body of water to fuel it once it hit Houston. I was out that day to meet my friend, Rachel for lunch, the storm wasn't due to reach us until later that afternoon. I remember lamenting the fact that it was hotter than hell and I was a big as an Oompaloompa because I was seven months pregnant. This was the day that I decided if I was ever crazy enough to get pregnant again, I was going make sure that I conceived in April or May so it could be January or February when I was big and fat. There's nothing more miserable than being very hot and very pregnant. Anyway, it started to rain and it stopped 25 minutes later. Then it cleared up again.

After lunch I went home and waited for the unslaught of terror. By 6:00 p.m. no tempest came. The weather man said the storm had passed over and was headed toward north Texas. My husband made it home from work and we both commented on how wimpy the storm was.

Around 3:30 a.m the flood gates of hell opened up! There was loud thunder and lightning. Huge buckets of water pummeled our little townhouse. My husband who is usually up around 4 a.m. anyway (probably because he's old..j/k) went to the window and yelled "Oh, Fuck!". I waddled over to the window as fast as I could and I couldn't believe it. The parking lot looked like a lake! He ran downstairs and parked our cars on the curve so water wouldn't get in them. Then we just waited the storm out. Apparently Allison turned around, gained momentum and just sat stationary in our area. This was not good. I started to have fears that for some reason I would go into labor and be forced to deliver my baby at home. She'd be premature! I wouldn't be able to have calming drugs and an epidural. I'd have to have natural childbirth. I'm too much of a wimp for that! What about our sheets or the carpet? They would be covered with birthing goo! I could get an infection and both me and my child would die a painful death. Our bodies would still be in the house because all the streets were flooded and no emergency vehicles would be able to get to us. My husband who was used to my irrational, hormonal episodes just calmed me down and made me peanut butter and honey sandwich.

When the storm finally died down, the damage it caused was colossal. Over 40 inches of rain fell. It cost our city 4.88 billion dollars and 22 fatalities.

Google Image Survey - Revised

myclette — 2005-06-10T01:06:25-05:00

I decided to answer some of those famous survey questions with images from google. I know it has been done before, but its fun and I'm bored.

My favorite color is

My astrological sign is

Currently my favorite song is

Right now I'm feeling

My favorite indoor hobby is

My favorite outdoor activity is

My favorite card game is

I was born in

The last movie I saw was

For dinner I had

Am I Wrong? Let Me Know.

myclette — 2005-06-10T07:06:17-05:00

My husband is giving me the silent treatment (he's such a girl sometimes). He's "disappointed" with me because I told him that I was going to open up a separate checking account today. I want to get my own account because I'm tired of not having enough money to do simple things like go to the dentist because I have an abcessed tooth or buy specific items I like for lunch. He is always managing our account to where we seem to live from paycheck to paycheck. I have finally paid off my car and I managed to reduce the price of my student loans, but we still end up with zilch. Last weekend my tooth abcessed so badly that I wanted to shoot myself in the face to end the pain. Luckily my sister who is a nurse was able to get me some antibiotics. I had some left over tylenol - 3 from when I got my tooth pulled the last time. When I told my husband that I was going to make an appointment as soon as I finished taking the antibiotics (Tuesday) he started hemming and hawing and asking me if it was possible if I could wait until next Monday! I wanted to hit him over the head with a cast iron skillet! Now I ask you, is it wrong of me to open up my own account?

Ladyariana interviews Myclette

myclette — 2005-06-11T12:06:36-05:00

This is the latest thing going around Mindsay --

1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by asking you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your mindsay with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

Questions from ladyariana

1. If you could spend a day with anyone from history, who would it be?

Harriet Tubman. It still astonishes me that she escaped slavery, had a bounty on her head and kept going back into the South to help other slaves escape.

2. Would you be friends with you, if you were someone else?

Yes, although I may find me annoying at times.

3. If you could be any animal, what would it be?

An owl or a harpy eagle.

4. If you could do anything, disregarding time and money, what would it be?

Cruise the Caribbean and write a novel.

5. Lastly, Sith or Jedi?

Ah, this is a hard one. Siths deal in absolutes and I never see things in black and white, however the celibate life of a Jedi is not that appealing either. I think in the end I'd be a Jedi, but lust would do me in and tempt me toward the Dark Side. ;)

What LoTR Character Are You?

myclette — 2005-06-11T12:06:31-05:00

You are most like Galadriel. There's just something about you that people like. A sort of aura. You're very kind to people, and you like to help others succeed. You're not as candid as most people would like. You don't have to share your deepest darkest secrets, but be more honest about things! You're more mature than most people your age, so don't worry!

What LoTR Character Are You?

It Figures...

myclette — 2005-06-11T05:06:45-05:00

Cocktail

?? Which Alcoholic Drink Are You ??
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Saturday Night at Sam's Boat.

myclette — 2005-06-12T02:06:26-05:00

Last night my two best friends and I went to a little bar called Sam's Boat. Okay, its not exactly little, but it was great. We sat outside on the patio beneath a large tree. The night air was breezy, but balmy -- typical weather for Houston at night. The live band was okay, but their keyboardist was kick ass!

My friends often make fun of me for being a lightweight drinker. I'll be honest, I can't hold my liquor to save my life. I had one Corona, which my friend Tammie pointed out I sipped on for an hour. Then my friend Adam told me I had to do at least one shot before the night was over. He bought me a komikazie (I'm not sure how to spell it.) We made a toast to Houston and I downed it. I was disappointed because it was quite weak. Since both of my best friends drink like fish they insisted that I have another shot with them. I refused at first, but soon gave into peer pressure. It was like a bad ABC After School Special. "C'mon, just have one more shot. Quit being such a pussy!" Well fine, gimmie the damn shot. Adam and Tammie cackled like old cronies. I swear I saw Adam rubbing his hands together in glee. I'd show them! When the waitress came back, Adam acting like he was a pimp daddy, Bishop Don "Magic" Juan, told the waitress he was buying us shots of whatever we wanted. I can't remember what Tammie wanted, but when I told the waitress I wanted a shot of Goldschlager,the waitress said, "Damn, you're wild woman!". This time when we got our drinks we made a toast to MC Breed (I have no idea why, but we did.) I downed my Goldschlager and within two minutes, I couldn't feel my face! The tree looked like it was panning back, because it was getting smaller. I finally realized that it was my head that was slowly falling backwards. Then I started talking about highschool band trips and band camp. (Yes, I went to band camp dammit) Next, I remember telling Tammie over and over again that I loved her. "I love you Tammie, you're my girl! Do you know that?" I wish I could just forget my drunken antics like most people! Trust me, that is the last time I'm drinking Goldschlager.

no subject

myclette — 2005-06-12T06:06:45-05:00

IS SOME ONE IN LOVE WITH YOU
Name
DOB
Favourite Color
Is some one in love with you right now	heck yes
are you in love right now	yes, and been in love for a loonnnggg time...

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Michael Jackson

myclette — 2005-06-13T08:06:39-05:00

Well it looks like Michael Jackson won't be spending any time in jail. Is Michael really a Smooth Criminal? I'd say his behavior has truly been Off the Wall. Do you Remember the Time you first saw that awful mug shot he took? Man, it was a Thriller! The way this guy keeps wiggling out of these accusations makes me want to Scream sometimes. How can he face the Man in the Mirror? I am convinced that he's asked at least one of these boys to Free Willy. I'm wondering if his career at this point is HIStory.

A low Sci-Fi Geek level? Have you seen my Avatar?

myclette — 2005-06-14T02:06:34-05:00

Your Geek Profile:

Academic Geekiness: High

Internet Geekiness: Moderate

Movie Geekiness: Moderate

Geekiness in Love: Low

General Geekiness: Low

Music Geekiness: Low

SciFi Geekiness: Low

Fashion Geekiness: None

Gamer Geekiness: None

How Geeky Are You?

P.S.A (Public Service Announcement) Friends Don't Let Friends Wear...

myclette — 2005-06-14T08:06:01-05:00

Summer will officially be here on June 21st. People eagerly await the fun and sun. However, a more sinister presence awaits us all -- BAD SUMMER FASHION FAUX PAS. In order to reduce the fashion crime rate, I have decided to post some of the more common summer fashion mistakes.

Friends Don't Let Friends Wear....

SOCKS AND SANDALS.

It's just wrong.

SPEEDOS

You don't have to have the body of a Greek god, but everyone can't pull off this daring fashion. Please, don't do it!

TANK TOPS AND ARMPIT HAIR

Ladies, do I even have to say anything? It's just not attractive to look like you have Don King in a headlock.

Mmmmmm.

myclette — 2005-06-14T09:06:09-05:00

I just had the best soup I've ever had in my life! Healthy Choice: Fiesta Chicken. Soup should not be this yummy!

Too Bootylicious for You Baby!

myclette — 2005-06-15T06:06:40-05:00

You Should Be In Destiny's Child

You're sexy, smart, and hard working. The perfect combo for superstardom!

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I LOVE this Song....No Morira (No Matter What)

myclette — 2005-06-15T08:06:37-05:00

DLG - No Morira (No Matter What)

(No Morira, no mori...ah DLG)

El amor que me das
Toco mi corazon
Y no pude ver
un mundo mucho mejor

Solo junto a ti
Yo he vuelto a ser feliz
Bendita sea mi suerte
Que nos proteja siempre.

Tu...Mi gran amor
Nuestro amor, nuestro amor jamas morira

No morira, yo se que nuestro amor
No morira, porque es eterno
Y siempre sera
Amor sin condicion, Amor sincero y verdadero
No morira..
Somos tal para cual
Unidos como lea al fuego
hasta El final.

No morira, no mor,
No morira, no mor...

El amor que me das
Lleno mi corazon
Calmando me la sed
Que senta sin amor

No hay nadie como tu
Lucero, un rayo de luz
Me has hecho tan feliz
Nada me importa nada mas que tu amor

Tu...Mi gran amor
Nuestro amor, nuestro amor jamas morira

No morira, yo se que nuestro amor
No morira, porque es eterno
Y siempre sera
Amor sin condicin, Amor sincero y verdadero
No morira,
Somos tal para cual
Unidos como lea al fuego
hasta El final
Yo se que nuestro amor
No morir, porque es eterno
No morira

No morira, no mor, (No morira)
No morira, no mor, (No morira)

No morira

(Nuestro amor, y durara para siempre... No morira)
Y que dure para siempre (No morira)
Este amor tan caliente (No Morira)
Bendita sea mi suerte (no morira)
De yo poder quererte (no morira)
(Nuestro amor, y durara para siempre... No morira)
No morir (no morira)
Amor eterno (no morira)
De aqu al cielo (no morira)
Uhuhuhuuuu (no morira)

No morir (no morira)
Y tu veras (no morira)
Oooo baby, Oo baby (no morira)
Yeaaaaaaaahahah

En mi mente se quedo

Are You Questioning the Council Muthaf**cka?:: how jedi are you?

myclette — 2005-06-15T10:06:56-05:00

how jedi are you? :: by lawrie malen

I Love this Guy!

myclette — 2005-06-17T12:06:39-05:00

Watch this guy get his dance on!

Sleepy and Cranky

myclette — 2005-06-17T08:06:10-05:00

Good Lord, I'm sleepy. I'm so tired of waking up early. My husband works out of town 3 days out of the week so I feel like I'm a single parent for most of the week. I can't wait until summer school is over. The kids have been nice and they've actually worked hard, I'm just ready to be able to wake up at 8:00 and feel rested. Coffee isn't working. I should really consider getting it pumped in intraveniously. I'm jealous of my daughter. She wakes right up. Meanwhile, I'm a zombie.

I'm also sad, because I feel like everyone I know is going through some new phase or cycle in their lives. (I don't like change sometimes). Most of my friends are ending something. One of my friends is ending her sales associate career and is scared because she's been doing it so long. However, she is so burned out on sales. She is ready to venture out and do something totally different, but there is a undercurrent of fear that she can't shake. My parents are both retiring. Another friend is flying in today to face something she has ignored for four years. I have another friend who is moving back home to be with his new girlfriend even though he really doesn't want to leave Texas. My daughter will be entering public school this year. :( I'm trying to hold it together. She's totally excited, but I'm feeling like my baby is growing up too fast.

Challenge!!

myclette — 2005-06-18T06:06:47-05:00

I challenged poonannypie , whom I call "poonypie", to write an interesting essay. It doesn't have to be longer than a page -- double spaced. Let's see if he'll rise to the occasion or bow out.

Happy Belated Juneteenth (African American Independence Day)

myclette — 2005-06-20T07:06:11-05:00

Yesterday was Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the oldest holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and the slaves were now free. This was two years AFTER the Emanicpation Proclamation was signed in January of 1863. Because of the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the executive order, the Emancipation Proclamation had little effect on the Texans. Slavery continued in Texas even though it had been outlawed two years prior to General Gordan's arrival!

Gordon's first order of business when he landed on the small island of Galveston was to read General Order Number 3 which stated:

"The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer."

Now, Juneteenth is not only celebrated in Texas, but nationwide. Happy Juneteenth everyone!

Cool

myclette — 2005-06-20T07:06:55-05:00

Men See You As Desirable

Men often find you immediately attractive and sensual You're honesty is refreshingly beautiful ... it draws guys in You are also able to be open with your feelings with no emotional baggage Packing light means you enjoy new relationships easily How Do Men See You? Take This Quiz :-) Find the Love of Your Life (and More Love Quizzes) at Your New Romance.

Cool Song Lyrics by Prince

myclette — 2005-06-22T12:06:43-05:00

Strange Relationship

I guess U know me well, I don't like winter
But I seem 2 get a kick out of doing U cold
Oh, what the hell, U always surrender
What's this strange relationship that we hold on 2?

Baby I just can't stand 2 see U happy
More than that I hate 2 see U sad
Honey if U left me I just might do something rash
What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)

I came and took your love, I took your body
I took all the self respect U ever had
I took U 4 a ride and baby I'm sorry
The more U love me sugar, the more it makes me mad

Baby I just can't stand 2 see U happy
More than that I hate 2 see U sad
Honey if U left me I just might do something rash
What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)

Isn't it a shame this ain't a movie
Then U could rewrite my every line
I'll take all the blame, yo baby I'm sorry
But I didn't like the way U where, so I had 2 make U mine

Baby I just can't stand 2 see U happy
More than that I hate 2 see U sad
Honey if U left me I just might do something rash
What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)

Mmmmm, my strange relationship
Can't live with U, can't live without U
That's all about..
Do U know? (strange relationship)
I think U and I got a (strange relationship)
What's this strange relationship?
Yeah, yeah [repeated to fade]

ONE PERSON'S FEAR IS ANOTHER PERSON'S LAUGH FOR THE DAY!

myclette — 2005-06-22T01:06:43-05:00

This has got to be the funniest video clips I've seen. I had to do the ugly laugh-cry-scream combination when I saw this!

T.V. Host Freaks Out

Tippin' on Fo' Fo's...

myclette — 2005-06-22T08:06:53-05:00

DAMN YOU MIKE JONES! I can't get that song out of my head. I sooooo wanted to hate your "flow". I think I still do, but I love that line "Back 'den, didn't won't me. Now I'm hot 'dey all on me..."

click HERE to hear Mike Jones' latest single.

Bonjour Mon Ami

myclette — 2005-06-23T10:06:31-05:00

Demain mon bon ami est partir de Houston. Il est aller a California etre avec ton petite amie nouveau. Je suis triste parce qu'il me marque beaucoup. Je t'aime mon ami. Bonne chance dans la future!

Ladies and Gentlemen Your New Champions -- The San Antonio Spurs

myclette — 2005-06-24T09:06:48-05:00

Who's Your Daddy???

myclette — 2005-06-24T07:06:28-05:00

Your Daddy Is Patrick Stewart

What You Call Him: Old Man Why You Love Him: He's the Mack Daddy

Who's Your Daddy?

The Latest Mindsay Thingamajig.

myclette — 2005-06-24T07:06:55-05:00

I purloined this from poonannypie .

1.) What's the first word that comes to mind when you think of me?
2.) Go to Google and search for that word.
3.) Reply to this post with one of the pictures on the first page of results (don't tell me the word).
4.) Put this in your own blog so that I can do the same.

Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way

myclette — 2005-06-24T11:06:56-05:00

These are some lyrics I'm diggin' right now....

Written by Lindsey Buckingham.

Loving you
Isn’t the right thing to do
How can I ever change things
That I feel

If I could
Maybe I’d give you my world
How can I
When you won’t take it from me

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You an call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way

Tell me why
Everything turned around
Packing up
Shacking up is all you wanna do

If I could
Baby I’d give you my world
Open up
Everything’s waiting for you

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You an call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way

This is pretty accurate.

myclette — 2005-06-24T11:06:44-05:00

You are elegant, withdrawn, and brilliant. Your mind is a weapon, able to solve any puzzle. You are also great at poking holes in arguments and common beliefs. For you, comfort and calm are very important. You tend to thrive on your own and shrug off most affection. You prefer to protect your emotions and stay strong.

The World's Shortest Personality Test

Cravings

myclette — 2005-06-25T10:06:21-05:00

I don't know why but I'm craving crawfish etouffee right now. It's 9:30 in the morning and want Cajun food. Weird!

Tom Cruise Expert in Psychiatry

myclette — 2005-06-25T12:06:22-05:00

Apparently, Tom Cruise has taken himself off of his meds. What is his problem lately? Here are some quotes from his latest interview with Matt Lauer from the Today Show.

Friday when Lauer mentioned Cruise's earlier criticism of Brooke Shields for taking anti-depressants. Cruise told Lauer he didn't know what he was talking about. "You don't know the history of psychiatry. I do," Cruise said.

The interview became more heated when Lauer, who said he knew people who had been helped by the attention-deficit disorder drug Ritalin, asked Cruise about the effects of the drug.

"Matt, Matt, you don't even — you're glib," Cruise responded. "You don't even know what Ritalin is. If you start talking about chemical imbalance, you have to evaluate and read the research papers on how they came up with these theories, Matt, OK. That's what I've done."

Well, I guess Tom Cruise figures JOURNALISTS don't have to do research. I'm feeling kind of stupid right now because I spent 5 years in college studying psychology and all Tom Cruise had to do was read a few research papers to become a full fledged expert.

Yayyyyyyy MOM!

myclette — 2005-06-26T03:06:48-05:00

Update to yesterday's blog entitled "Cravings".

My my mom said she was making crawfish etouffee for me today! Chow time is at 5 p.m.! I'm so excited. Sometimes being the oldest child has it's benefits. Aaiiiyiiiiiii. I'ma eat dem dere crawfish, yeah. (My bad Cajun accent)

Come On, Be Honest

myclette — 2005-06-26T04:06:01-05:00

Most people I know are music snobs. They abhor the current music that is being played on the airwaves and swear that some obscure band that only they and a few other people know is worth listening to. Or if the person is part of my generation or older, then Old School music is the only music worth listening to -- no matter the genre.

My question to you my fellow Mindsayers is, "Is there a song that you are ashamed to admit that you like?" For me, I am ashamed to say that there are at least five songs that I hate to admit I like:

"Back Then" by Mike Jones

"Toxic" by Britney Spears

"Rumors" by Lindsey Lohan

"Don't Cha" by the Pussycat Dolls

"1985" by Bowling for Soup

So there you have it. I like these songs damn it and I don't care who knows! Now I challenge you to reply with your list. I DOUBLE DAWG DARE YOU!

Update to my blog entry entitled

myclette — 2005-06-26T06:06:33-05:00

I'm starting to really like that song Incomplete by the Backstreet Boys.

What's happening to me?

This Test is Frighteningly Accurate. It's Depressing

myclette — 2005-06-26T06:06:18-05:00

This test is very accurate. If you aren't ready to see the truth, then don't take this test!

Your Existing Situation

Volatile and outgoing. Needs to feel that events are developing along desired lines, otherwise irritation can lead to changeability or superficial activities.

Your Stress Sources

Wants to overcome a feeling of emptiness and of separation from others. Believes that life still has far more to offer and that she may miss her share of experiences if she fails to make the best use of every opportunity. She therefore pursues her objectives with a fierce intensity and commits herself deeply and readily. Feels herself to be completely competent in any field in which she engages, and can sometimes be considered by others to be interfering or meddlesome.

Your Restrained Characteristics

Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity.

Your Desired Objective

Needs to feel identified with someone or something and wishes to win support by her charm and amiability. Sentimental and yearns for a romantic tenderness.

Your Actual Problem

Has a fear that she might be prevented from achieving the things she wants. This leads her to employ great personal charm in her dealings with others, hoping that this will make it easier for her to reach her objectives.

Your Actual Problem #2

Seeks to avoid criticism and to prevent restriction of her freedom to act, and to decide for herself by the exercise of great personal charm in her dealings with others.

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Final Update to my "Craving" entry.

myclette — 2005-06-27T01:06:42-05:00

I am one happy camper! My mom's crawfish etouffee was off da hook! She even put shrimp in it. I thought I was going to eat until I passed out. Sometimes it takes very little to make me happy. :D Aaaayyyiiiiii. Dat wus some good crawfish etouffee, yeah! Dey don' make it like dat in no res'runt , Non!

Aaaah! Grrrrr

myclette — 2005-06-27T06:06:57-05:00

My last blog about my daughter was accidently deleted. I was trying to edit it and I got some strange golden yellow screen and it wouldn't let me update it. I hit update entry and everything disappeared!

I can't remember what I wrote!

Hmmm, this is interesting

myclette — 2005-06-27T06:06:05-05:00

Your Slanguage Profile

Canadian Slang: 75%

British Slang: 25%

Prison Slang: 25%

Southern Slang: 25%

Victorian Slang: 25%

Aussie Slang: 0%

New England Slang: 0%

What Slanguage Do You Speak?

Another Craving --- This is getting crazy!

myclette — 2005-06-27T07:06:02-05:00

My craving for crawfish etouffee has been appeased. It was fabulous and my mom even put some in a big ol bowl for me to take home. (yay!) Now I have been wanting chocolate covered almonds. I don't eat a lot of chocolate and it isn't a weakness of mine, but every once in a while I've got to have some chocolate covered almonds. The best kind I've ever had came from that "World's Finest Chocolate" company. You know the company that schools use for fundraising -- I get so excited around fundraising time. I also get excited around Girl Scout Cookie time, but that's another story.

Anyway, my husband will be bringing me some chocolate covered almonds on his way home from work. Yay Honey! See, I am a bit spoiled. :D

sigh I'll give in to "The Survey"

myclette — 2005-06-27T09:06:18-05:00

Survey...

1. Name: Cocoa Goddess

2. Your Nick Names: Micki, Micka, 'Cletter

3. Place of Birth: Houston, TX
4. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

5. Male or Female: Female

7. School: I haven't been in school for 10 years. I work at a school, though

8. Occupation: Teacher / Sith Lord

9. Residence: House

10. Screen Name: Myclette

___Your Appearance___
11. Hair Color: Dk brown roots and medium brown ends.

12. Hair Long or Short: Short curly

13. Eye Color: brown

14. How old are you? 32

15. Height: 5'4

16. Do you have a crush on someone right NOW (truthfully): Yes, my husband, and the guy you see all over my blog.

17. Do you like yourself: yes

18. Braces?: nope! Maybe I'll get some of those Invisiline braces.

19. Think you're hot?: Hot tempered sometimes...I don't think I look hot. However, I live in Houston so I'm hot 6 months out of the year.

20. Piercings: 4 ... 2 in each ear

21. Tattoos: 2 on my right shoulder. A dove holding an olive branch in its mouth and a rosebud right next to it.

22. Righty or Lefty: Righty

___Your 'Firsts'___
23. First Word: "DaDa" I was and still am a daddy's girl

24. First B.F/ G.F: Serious relationship--Tramell Carol.

25. First best friend(s): LaJuenne Walker Brewer

26. First Award: Best Reader, back in kindergarten

27. First Sport you joined: Ballet, Tap and Jazz class

28. First pet: A blue parakeet named Danny Boy

29. First vacation: Padre Island

30. First Concert: Earth, Wind and Fire with my parents

31. First "Real" Love: Tramell Carol...it was real damn it!

___Currently___
48. Eating: nothing

49. Drinking: water

50. Online?: yes

51. Listening to:Lenny Williams, "Cause I Love You"

52. Thinking About: Chocolate covered almonds

53. Wanting To: eat chocolate covered almonds

54. Watching: Hell's Kitchen

55. Wearing: capri pants, a navy blue shirt and a pink and white flowered robe..sexy

___Your Future___

56. Want kids? already got one

57. Want to Get Married?: Already married

___Which is Better With The Opposite/Same Sex___

58. Cute or Sexy: Hmm, sexy is really a state of mind. After the looks fade you can still count on sexy.

59. Lips or Eyes: Both

60.. Hugs or Kisses: I really love HUGS

62. Easygoing or serious: Depends on the situation

63. Romantic or Spontaneous: How about Romantic & Spontaneous?

64. Fatty or Skinny: fatty! Doesn't matter, but I'd rather someone with a little meat on their bones because I'm not skinny.

65. Sensitive or Loud: Not too sensitive and not too loud

66. Hook-up or Relationship: Relationship!

67. Sweet or Caring: Caring

68. Trouble Maker or Hesitant One: Trouble maker, I hate hesitancy..boooo!

___Have You Ever___

69. Kissed a stranger: Yeah

70. Drank Alcohol: Yeah

71. Smoked: Yeah

72. Ran Away From Home: Yes, but I didn't get far without realizing I liked food and shelter.

73. Broken a Bone: no

74. Got an X-ray: Yes

75. Gone skinny dipping?: nope

76. Broke Up With Someone: yes

77. Turned Someone Down: yes

78. Cried When Someone Died: Yes many times

79. Cried At School: No, no one ever sees me cry in those situations. I wouldn't give them the satisfaction. NEVER!

___Do You Believe In___

80. God: yes

81. Miracles: yes

82. Love At First Sight: Not really

83. Ghosts: Yes check out this site

84. Aliens: Yeah

85. Soul Mates: Yes

86. Heaven: Yes

87. Hell: Yes

88. Kissing on The First Date: It depends...

89. Horoscopes: Not the general kind in the papers and magazines. You got to really delve into your whole chart.

90. Wishes: Nope

My Name is Shake Zula, Da Mic Rula...

myclette — 2005-06-27T10:06:03-05:00

Click here for them funky fresh lyrics to the Aqua Teen Hunger Force by Schoolly D

TEXAS STYLE,......Cow... Ten Commandments

myclette — 2005-06-27T11:06:16-05:00

These are posted on the wall at Cross Trails Church in, Fairlie, Texas. (1) Just one God. (2) Honor yer Ma & Pa. (3) No telling tales or gossipin'. (4) Git yourself to Sunday meeting. (5) Put nothin' before God. (6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal. (7) No killin'. (8) Watch yer mouth. (9) Don't take what ain't yers. (10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

For Andreux: TEXAS PRIDE: Texas Trivia

myclette — 2005-06-28T02:06:26-05:00

This is for andreux , who is a proud Texan like myself.

Nobody asked for them, but here are some little known Texas facts. I know Y'all just can't wait to read 'em!

Beaumont to El Paso: 742 miles

Beaumont to Chicago: 770 miles

El Paso is closer to California than to Dallas

World's first rodeo was in Pecos... July 4, 1883.

The Flagship Hotel in Galveston is the only hotel in
North America built over water.

The Heisman Trophy was named after John William Heisman who was the first full time coach for Rice University in Houston.

Brazoria County has more species of birds than any other area in North America.

Aransas Wildlife Refuge is the winter home of North America's only remaining flock of whooping cranes.

Jalapeno jelly originated in Lake Jackson in 1978.

The worst natural disaster in U.S. history was in 1900 caused by a hurricane in which over 8000 lives were lost on Galveston Island.

The first word spoken from the moon, July 20, 1969, was "Houston."

King Ranch is larger than Rhode Island

Tropical Storm Claudette brought a US. rainfall record of 43" in 24 hours in and around Alvin in July 1979.

Texas is the only state to enter the U.S. by TREATY,
instead of by annexation.
(This allows the Texas flag to fly at the same
height as the US flag.)

A Live Oak tree near Fulton is estimated to be 1500
years old.

Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state.

Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. There is no period after Dr in Dr Pepper.

Texas has had six capital cities:
1. Washington-on-the-Brazos
2. Harrisburg
3. Galveston
4. Velasco
5. West Columbia
6. Austin

The Capitol Dome in Austin is the only dome in the U.S. which is taller than the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. (by 7 feet). This was of course intentional. Legally it could not have been done, but they found the highest hill in Austin and built it there. By the time
they finished, it stood 7 feet higher than the National Capitol.

The name Texas comes from the Hasini Indian word "tejas" meaning 'friends.' Tejas is not Spanish for Texas.

The State animal is the Armadillo. (An interesting
bit of trivia about the
armadillo is they always have four babies.
They have one egg which splits into four and they
either have four males or four females, all identical.)

The first domed stadium in the U.S. was the
Astrodome in Houston.

Funny Pics to Make You Chuckle

myclette — 2005-06-28T10:06:36-05:00

This is for my friend who is a die hard Lions fan. Betcha didn't expect this when you got your season tickets dude!

Now why didn't I think of that? My kid could have been doing her share of the chores!

This one is for you callmeroger !

Attention Mindsayers...

myclette — 2005-06-29T08:06:44-05:00

I shamefully neglected to mention that callmeroger is not only a cutie patootie, but he is also a PROUD TEXAN. Please forgive my oversight in this matter.

Fucking Wheel of Fortune

myclette — 2005-06-30T01:06:12-05:00

My heart is heavy today. The Justice system sucks. I don't want to rehash the particulars, but needless to say I've have a few shitty days lately. I'm also not that comfortable with change. People seem to keep moving in and out of my life. Plus, I think for the first time I'm not looking at things with rose colored glasses and what I see looks bleak. My first realization is that I have some selfish friends. Next comes the realization that I put up with way too much bullshit. Then comes the realization, that I have only myself to blame for being such a doormat. Sometimes I feel like kindness and patience have no place in the world. It is constantly being squeezed out by apathy, selfishness and self-centeredness. Now I'm at the point where I have to clean house, not just my home (believe me it needs cleaning) but my spiritual house too. The funny thing is when I get in this mode and I tell all of the negative people in my life to "fuck off", it seems to come out of left field. It is harsh, swift and severe. That's the only way I know how to do it. Maybe it's some kind of scorpio thing. Anyway, I'm picking up my spiritual mop and bucket!

no subject

myclette — 2005-07-01T12:07:20-05:00

You scored as Mermaid. Mermaid: Mermaids are also known as Sirens. These creatures were beautiful women who tricked sailors into becoming completely entranced by their haunting voices and found death soon after. Not all stories of Mermaids are about gentle loving sea people. They are mystical, magical, and extremely dangerous. They have a way about them that brings anyone they are around to seem enchanted. They are very mysterious creatures and to meet one... Would mean certain Death. Let the song of the Sea fill your soul, for you are a Mermaid

Mermaid

75%

Angel

67%

Dragon

67%

Faerie

59%

WereWolf

50%

Demon

What Mythological Creature are you? (Cool Pics!)
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Geek moment, forgive me for this: What should the next comic book hero movie be?

myclette — 2005-07-01T02:07:16-05:00

Silver Surfer

Well, Spiderman was a hit and so was Batman. The Fantastic Four comes out next week and Superman is actually in production (finally). Are they going to do another X-Men movie ?

Anyway my questions to you,my fellow Mindsayers, are:

1) What superhero should Hollywood take on next?

2)Who should play that character?

3) I heard that Joss Whedon is writing or producing a Wonder Woman movie. Who do you think should play her?

Here are my answers:

1) One of my favorite comic book characters is the Silver Surfer , but I know it would be too expensive to make without looking corny. I think it would be interesting if Hollywood would do a Buffy theVampire movie based on the Joss Whedon T.V. series. The original movie was cute, but the t.v series took it to another level.

2) If they do a Buffy movie, then Sarah Michelle Gellar should reprise the role.

3) I think Jessica Biel would be a kick ass Wonder Woman.

What Happened to MY Mindsay Quick Update?

myclette — 2005-07-01T04:07:51-05:00

Is it just me or have other people noticed that their Mindsay quick update button is missing? What happened??

Farewell Luther

myclette — 2005-07-01T11:07:18-05:00

April 20, 1951 - July 1, 2005

Born in New York in 1951, Luther Vandross had no other dream, but to sing to the world. He began his career singing back-up for singers like Patti LaBelle, Roberta Flack, Barbara Streisand and David Bowie. (Bowie says Luther came up with the memorable ad lib in his song Young American) His rich soulful voice was and is unrivaled and his technique was flawless. I remember the first time I heard his voice. I was around eight years old and the song "A House is not a Home" came on the radio. At that age I usually ignored ballads, but this one was arresting. I became a fan immediately. No one can sing a ballad like Luther Vandross and I doubt that no one ever will. My favorite song by Luther is "Amazing Love". I think it is the perfect wedding song. God Speed Luther. I know you are dancing with your father again.

"Dance With My Father"

Well, that explains it!

myclette — 2005-07-02T12:07:13-05:00

Shocking and disturbing video footage!

We should have known Tom was the real Sith Lord

MMmmmm. Ice Cream

myclette — 2005-07-02T04:07:51-05:00

You Are Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

You are kind, popular, and generous. You tend to be successful at anything you try. A social butterfly, you are great at entertaining a crowd. You are most compatible with strawberry ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

What's Your Summer Anthem?

myclette — 2005-07-03T01:07:12-05:00

Yay I like this song!

Your Summer Anthem is Speed of Sound by Coldplay All that noise, and all that sound, All those places I got found. And birds go flying at the speed of sound, to show you how it all began. You're out of your mind this summer, in a good way.

What's Your 2005 Summer Anthem?

Happy Fourth of July!

myclette — 2005-07-03T02:07:02-05:00

Lately the words Democrat and Liberal are synonymous with being Un-American. (And you thought only Siths dealt in absolutes). Anyway, America, to me, was founded by people who were willing to challenge the status quo. This entry is dedicated to my fellow Democrats and Liberals who have been made to feel like they are Un-American for not supporting the current administration.

My Daughter's Time in the Country

myclette — 2005-07-04T07:07:30-05:00

My daughter is spending a few days with her grandparents to visit my grandmother (Big Mama) in the country. At first, when my mom said they wouldn't be back until Wednesday, I did the Dance of Joy. I'd get a break from my little demanding princess. I didn't have to even pack for her because my mom went out and bought her a ridiculous amount of outfits -- even matching shoes. (It's great to be the first grandchild!) I just made sure she had her grooming items, favorite bath wash (she's a little diva in training) and a medicine bag. I always pack medicine when we go away on trips. She has allergies so I make sure she has some sort of allergy medicine in her suitcase. I also always pack tylenol, bug spray and tummy medicine. My dad's family is huge and they cook enormous amounts of food! It's hard for your eyes to not get bigger than your stomach when you are at Big Mama's house. Everything looks and smells so good!

ANYWAY, I couldn't wait to drop my kiddo off at my parent's house. But, today I missed her like crazy! What a sap I am! I called my mom's cell so I could talk to her while they were on the road. They were at a seafood restaurant. When they put her on the phone she said, "Hi Mommy, I'm eating shrimp!" Shrimp and crab are her absolute favorite things to eat. She likes them more than anything at McDonalds! Later on, I called and she was outside having a great time in the country. My mom said she already had a bag full of rocks that she collected. I told my mother that I missed my kiddo and my mom said, "Good grief, just relax! The child is having fun. Let her enjoy her vacation and you just enjoy your time off." She's right. So I'm going to try to enjoy my time off and I will let her have the same kind of fun I used to have when I visited Big Mama in the country.

Yet Another Stolen Survey Swiped Out of Boredom

myclette — 2005-07-05T02:07:57-05:00

1. ONE WISH?
I wish I had my sister's metabolism sometimes

2. ARE YOU A LOVER OR A FIGHTER?
I am definitely both. I will fight and I will love, but mostly I will fight for the ones I love.

3. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
Heights.

4. AS A KID, WERE YOU A LEGO MANIAC?
If I were a boy, I would name myself Zach, (If you are over the age of 25, you'd get that reference.)

5. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF "REALITY" TV?

I'm sick of it. Television is too cheap to hire writers?

6. DO YOU CHEW ON YOUR STRAWS?
Nope.

7. WERE YOU A CUTE BABY?
I don't think I was that cute, but I had a cute personality. Other people say I was cute.

8. IS THE SINGLE LIFE FOR YOU?
Sometimes I miss it, but I don't miss the games of dating.

9. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR KEYBOARD?
Black with gray keys.

10. DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER?
OH YEAH! The accoustics kick ass!

11. HAVE YOU EVER BUNGEE JUMPED?
Hell NO! I'm afraid of heights.

12. ANY SECRET TALENTS?
I can sing like the Lollipop Guild and the Lullabye League munchkins from the Wizard of Oz. I can also raise one eyebrow at a time and wiggle my right ear.

13. WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL VACATION SPOT?
Martinique. I always wanted to visit that island for some reason.

14. IS JAY LENO FUNNY?
I love when he does the Headlines segment

15. CAN YOU SWIM?
YES! Contrary to popular belief, black people can swim. If you don't believe me, visit any Caribbean island or African nation. That was my black panther moment...moving right along.

16. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE "DONNIE DARKO"?
Yes, it was very strange, but I liked it. The friend in the bunny suit was creepy.

17. DO YOU GIVE A DARN ABOUT THE OZONE?
Yes, I'm asthmatic.

18. HOW MANY LICKS DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE CENTER OF A TOOSTIE POP?

The hell if I know!

19. CAN YOU SING THE ALPHABET BACKWARDS?
Nope, but I should practice. zyxwvutsrqponMLKjihgfedcba. Dang that's not easy.

20. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON AN AIRPLANE?
Yes. Many times. My daddy works for FAA

21. ARE YOU AN ONLY CHILD?
No, I'm the oldest of 3. A little bratty sister and a baby brother. (26 and 22 respectively)

22. DO YOU PREFER ELECTRIC OR MANUAL PENCIL SHARPENERS?
Electric. Then manual if the electric one breaks. lol.

23. WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON HUNTING?
I have a problem if you don't eat the kill. Most deer hunters at least eat the meat. I don't agree with big game hunting. Why do you need to hunt a rhinoceros or a lion?

24. IS MARRIAGE IN YOUR FUTURE?
No, it's in my present and hopefully part of my future.

25. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Most of the time. I have typical teacher's handwriting.

26. WHAT ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO?
Mostly pollen, mold, grass, ragweed and dust. Some perfumes give me the sneezies especially fragrances made with patchuli or gardenias.

27. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAID, "I LOVE U"?
My daughter told me when I called her at my Mom's house.

28. IS ELVIS STILL ALIVE?
In our hearts.

29. DO YOU CRY AT WEDDINGS?
Yes. "Don't do it girl! Nooooo!" Just kidding, I cry tears of sappy joy.

30. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?

Scrambled

31. ARE BLONDES DUMB?
That's a bad stereotype.

32. WHERE DOES THE OTHER SOCK END UP?
In another dimension. The heat and vortex in the dryer opens up another dimension. The person in the other dimension on the other side of the dryer is wondering the same thing. "Hey, what happened to my other sock!"

33. WHAT TIME IS IT?
Uhh 1:04 am CST

34. DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME?
Micki, Cocoa Goddess, Micka, 'Cletter, Mycletta, Mick…

35. IS MCDONALD'S DISGUSTING?
Well, they are trying to get better.

36. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE IN A CAR?
Tonight, when we drove back from Herman Park after seeing the firework display.

37. DO YOU PREFER BATHS OR SHOWERS?

Long bubble baths with fragrant drops of oil like lavender oil and candles. Of course you have to have the soft music playing in the background.

38. IS SANTA CLAUS REAL?
The spirit of santa is real.

39. DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR NECK KISSED?
Yes

40. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Not really

41. WHAT ARE YOU ADDICTED TO?
The internet "innernet", Doritos, and Ebay (please help me stop bidding on Ebay.)

42. CRUNCHY OR CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER?
Creamy,

43. CAN YOU CRACK YOUR NECK?
No, and I don't want to.

44. HAVE YOU EVER RIDDEN IN AN AMBULANCE?
No.

45. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BRUSHED YOUR TEETH TODAY?
Once, but thanks for reminding me that I need to do it again tonight.

46. IS DRUG FREE THE WAY TO BE?
Only if you don't need them. I mean my husband needs his Lipitor, but you definitely don't need crack, weed or other illegal drugs.

47. ARE YOU A HEAVY SLEEPER?
No, I am a very light sleeper, I can hear my husband walking in the room even after I've been asleep for a couple of hours.

48. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR EYES?
Dk.Brown almost black without contacts. With contacts they are medium brown. I just wanted a subtle difference.

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR LIFE?
Yeah, its ok

51. LIQUOR OR BEER?
If I had to choose, it would be liquor

52. ARE YOU PSYCHIC?
I think so, but I'm nothing like my mother. That woman is scary sometimes. Don't let her tell you she had a dream or she had a feeling. Everyone starts getting nervous.

53. HAVE YOU READ "CATCHER IN THE RYE"?
Nope

54. DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS?
Clarinet, Baritone, recorder and a bad ass kazoo. Oh yeah, I can play the hell out of a tambourine!

55. HAVE U EVER STOLEN MONEY?
No. People work too hard for it.

56. CAN YOU SNOWBOARD?
No. It's kinda hard to snowboard in Houston and I don't ever get to go places where there's snow in the winter.

57. DO YOU LIKE CAMPING?

No, I don't like being outside too long.

58. DO U SNORT WHEN U LAUGH?
Heck no! *snort-snort* Nah I really don't do that.

59. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?

Sometimes.

60. ARE DOGS A MAN'S BEST FRIEND?
Surely.

61. YOU BELIEVE IN DIVORCE?
I think people should chose their mates more carefully. However, I do think if you can't work things out or if a spouse is not acting like a mate or a partner, then divorce is a good idea.

62. CAN YOU DO THE MOONWALK?
Yes...*ah hee hee*

63. DO YOU MAKE A LOT OF MISTAKES?
Maybe, but a wise woman told me once. You do more things right than you do wrong everyday.

64. IS IT COLD OUTSIDE TODAY?
What??? I live in Houston and it's July. Texas in July ain't no joke. There's even a town named Hell, Texas I kid you not! Sometimes we check our temp. against that town's temp. so we can truly say "It's hotter than Hell in Houston!"

65. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Barbeque!

66. DO YOU WEAR NAIL POLISH?
Yes, I don't usually wear dark colors on my fingernails, but I love crazy colors on my toe nails.

67. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN KISSED?
Yes.

68. WHAT'S THE MOST ANNOYING COMMERCIAL?
I'm sick to death of that Old Guy from the Six Flags commercials

69. DO YOU SHOP AT AMERICAN EAGLE?
NEVER. !

70. DO YOU SNORE?
Like a Sherman tank. (At least that's what my husband says. Of course I don't see how he can hear me over his own snoring. He sounds like a freight train!)

71. FAVORITE SONGS AT THE MOMENT?
"Make Me Lose Control" by Missy Elliot

"We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey

For Poonannypie - Why Men in Capes Are Sexy.

myclette — 2005-07-05T01:07:03-05:00

Poonannypie and I debate about the sheer sexiness of a man wearing a cape. He thinks I'm nuts, but there is something erotic and undaunting about a man who is brave enough to wear a cape. Obviously you have to have the masculine demeanor to pull this look off, or you'd just look like a geek at a Star Wars convention. Here is my list of sexy guys in capes.

Morpheus from the Matrix - Do I even have to explain?

Bela Lugosi as Dracula - I'm sorry, no one pulled off a cape wearing dracula better than Mr. Lugosi. I heard that requested that he be buried in that cape.

I don't know why, but I always thought the Knight Templars were kinda hot. Must have been all that Crusading and praying I guess.

I always had a thing for the Dark Knight or the CAPED Crusader. Good Job Christian Bale!

This is for Poonypie - See, even Wonder Woman wore a cape! She's a hottie.

Stricter D.U.I. Test

myclette — 2005-07-05T05:07:18-05:00

What to expect now if you get pulled over for suspicion of D.U.I.

Jumping on the Sloganizer Bandwagon

myclette — 2005-07-06T02:07:01-05:00

Go to The Sloganizer and post ten good slogans for your name! Here are mine.

1) «Think. Feel. Micki.»

2) «Micki? Yes please.»

3) «Micki - first class!»

4) «Micki wanted.»

5) «Micki is my world.»

6) «Bigger. Better. Micki.»

7) «Nobody does it like Micki.»

8) «All you need is Micki.»

9) «Mickirific!!!»

10) «Micki - One name. One legend.»

Ok, I couldn't resist adding this one --

«Cocoa Goddess, better than sex.»

80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-06T02:07:43-05:00

I will do a quick blog everyday called the 80's Song of the Day. They will reflect my thoughts of the day and my feelings about things in my life. They may also be songs that remind me of people and places.

Today's 80's Song is dedicated to my pal New2Nap and her love for New Edition.

"Mr. Telephone Man"

Who can forget those memorable lyrics....

Mr. Telephone Man there's something wrong with my line.

When I dial my Baby's number, I get a *click* everytime...

Another Sign You're in Your Friggin' Thirties

myclette — 2005-07-06T09:07:46-05:00

**In your twenties you planned to catch up on partying and finding cool places to hang out with your friends during your vacation.

***In your thirties you plan to schedule your much needed doctor and dentist visits during your vacation so you won't have to take any days off from work.

I used to be cool once...Really!

Well, That Sucks!

myclette — 2005-07-06T10:07:26-05:00

You are exactically like me! You could be a vampire
with your eye closed. The thought of drinking
blood doesn't make you squeemish, and you get
upset easily when reminded that vampires aren't
real. You are a true vampire deep within.

Could you be a vampire?
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Insomniac Nightmare

myclette — 2005-07-07T02:07:08-05:00

I've been having trouble falling asleep. I am honestly tired and all I want to do is fall into a deep sleep. But, like most insomniacs, once my head hits that pillow, I have a hard time settling down. My mind races and I think of all the things I have to do the next day. Then I think of the state of my finances, the state of the Union or whether or not I should make a career change. I even think about what color to dye my hair or if I should spend 35 bucks on a pedicure - mostly dumb, mundane things. I am reluctant to take a sleeping pill because I hate waking up feeling like I've been hit by a Mack truck. Plus, I always end up having to take a NoDoze or drinking a gallon of coffee so I can wake up in the morning. It is a vicious cycle I don't want to be in.

By, the way, I got my temporary crown put on today. It was worse than the danged root canal! My appointment was at 2:30 -- to which I arrived promptly at 2:30. I wasn't seen until 4:00! Then, I couldn't get numb so the dentist had to keep shooting me with novocaine. The next problem was that the dentist had to make four casts of my teeth to make the crown. Apparently, my tongue has a mind of it's own and it kept getting in the way of the tooth. By the time the temporary crown was put on it was 7:30! I spent 5 hours in the dentist office! It took me 6 hours to give birth! Sacre Bleu!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-07T03:07:25-05:00

Shereef, he don't like it (he thinks its not kosher)--- but the 80's SONG OF THE DAY is:

Rock the Casbah

by the Clash

Joe Strummer wrote the lyrics about an Arab ruler (the Shereef) who hates music, but is defied by the citizens and even his own air force. Strummer was inspired by a news report of Iranians who were flogged for owning Disco albums.

Whoa! Freaky!

myclette — 2005-07-07T03:07:33-05:00

I had no idea that London had been attacked by terrorist today! I just happened to choose a song by a English band (the Clash) about a shereef terrorizing people for playing music for my 80's Song of the Day .

Stay Strong London

myclette — 2005-07-08T02:07:40-05:00

I didn't wake up until 1:30 p.m. today so I was floored when I turned on the t.v. and saw the news about the subway explosions in London. But, I was also impressed by the attitude of the Londoners that I saw being interviewed. They were shaken up, but they were determined to keep their resolve and to continue going on with their usual activities and daily lives. There wasn't much talk of retaliation and "getting them back". They talked more about keeping strong and keeping their loved ones safe. This must be that "stiff upper lip" that I always hear about. Stay strong London. God Bless You.

The 80's Song of The Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-08T11:07:26-05:00

And you may ask yourself, "What is the 80's song of the the day?"

And you may ask yourself, "Why is he wearing such a big suit?"

That's right! The 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS.....

Once in a Lifetime

by the Talking Heads.

And you may ask yourself
How do I work this?
And you may ask yourself
Where is that large automobile?
And you may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful house!
And you may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful wife!

Letting the days go by/let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by/water flowing underground
Into the blue again/after the money’s gone
Once in a lifetime/water flowing underground.

Same as it ever was...same as it ever was...same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...same as it ever was...same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...same as it ever was...

How NOT to make moves on a date!

myclette — 2005-07-08T09:07:22-05:00

Not too smooth

Who is Funding this Research????

myclette — 2005-07-08T11:07:07-05:00

I'm as much as a science geek as the next Star Wars fan, but surely there are better ways to spend grant money!

No Birdbrain, Parrot Grasps, the Concept of Zero

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-07-09T01:07:55-05:00

"Why must I be like that? Why must I chase the cats?"

Today's 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS.......

Atomic Dog

by George Clinton

Yeah, this is a story of a famous dog

For the dog that chases its tail will be dizzy

These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs

Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs

Dog of the world unite Dancin' dogs

Yeah Countin' dogs, funky dogs

Nasty dogs (Dog)

This song is characterized by its unique beat over a backwards track. It was presumably an engineering error, but I'm not sure that this is true. Of course like all funk songs, the bass guitar is at the forefront making it one hell of a groove.

Quiz Time!

myclette — 2005-07-10T01:07:07-05:00

You Are Sheryl Crow!

Down to earth with tons of creative energy When you talk, everyone can relate to you "Life springs eternal On a gaudy neon street Not that I care at all"

Who's Your Inner Rock Chick? Take This Quiz :-)

Find the Love of Your Life (and More Love Quizzes) at Your New Romance.

Your wise quote is: "The best
antiques are old friends" by Unknown...
Your buds is the source of your happiness
(maybe not all but still). Even if it's just
one, a couple or a whole group they are the
ones you can't wait to see. It does not matter
if you're shy with everyone else or not, with
them you let your true spirit shine and can be
as loud as you want. They accept you, and you
love them for that.

What wise quote fits you?(pics) UPDATED
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Your Evanescence song is: Forever Gone, Forever You
You were with someone who only brought you pain
into your life. But you couldn't see all this
until it was over. Now when you know the truth
it'll be easier for you to accept your
partings. Your goal now should be to try to
find yourself and deal with your pain.
Walking away I see the pain
You put me through

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Insomnia Strikes Again

myclette — 2005-07-10T05:07:59-05:00

Since I can't sleep and it is approaching 5:00 a.m. in my neck of the woods, I decided to google some of my emotions at the moment.Can you guess what emotions are being pictured?

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-10T12:07:37-05:00

Last night I had the strangest dream
I sailed away to China, in a little rowboat to find ya
And you said you had to get your laundry clean
Didn't want no one to hold you, what does that mean? And you said...

The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

Break My Stride

by Matthew Wilder

Wilder, 48, is now a successful music writer and producer who helped craft No Doubt's multi-platinum-selling 1995 album Tragic Kingdom (with the smash songs "Just A Girl" and "Don't Speak") and composed the Academy Award-nominated soundtrack to Disney's 1998 animated musical Mulan. (source - People.com)

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride

Nobody's gonna slow me down, oh no

I got to keep on moving

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride

I'm running and I won't touch ground, oh no I

got to keep on moving....

Bitchy and Hormonal

myclette — 2005-07-10T07:07:16-05:00

I am a monster today. My poor husband and child are probably walking around with holy water and crucifixes to ward off my evil. (The power of Christ compels you!)

I didn't get to sleep until 5:00 a.m. When I finally settled into the bed and drifted off, my husband who was sleeping on the couch, chose that exact moment to get into bed with me. Of course he can't come in the room without accidently bumping up against something and making a ruckus. Annoyed I finally started to fall back asleep. Then my daughter wakes up and says she had a bad dream. She squeezes inbetween my husband and me and proceeds to tell me about it. Poor baby. I listened of course, but the sun started to come up and I hadn't slept a wink.

Anyway, because I'm bitchy and hormonal, I have been hell on wheels. Today, I yelled at my husband for always "starting" the dishes, but never FINISHING THEM. My daughter got it because her room looks like a city dump. She was sad because she couldn't find her Beauty and the Beast book. I told her to look in her room. When she said it was too messy, I told her too bad. She was also sad because she likes going with me when I work at our church. I work daycare every Sunday. Because of my lack of sleep, and sore tooth from this damned temporary crown, I called in. My daughter was disappointed and kept saying, "But, mommy I wanna go to church." After explaining several times that mommy was not feeling well and needed a break she was still complaining. Finally I said, "Fine go ahead and go! See ya later!" She stopped. Now hubby and daughter are tip-toeing around the house so the "mommy monster" and "whore-monal spouse" won't get them.

Hmmm. I can dig it.

myclette — 2005-07-10T07:07:46-05:00

You Are a Visionary Soul

You are a curious person, always in a state of awareness. Connected to all things spiritual, you are very connect to your soul. You are wise and bright: able to reason and be reasonable. Occasionally, you get quite depressed and have dark feelings. You have great vision and can be very insightful. In fact, you are often profound in a way that surprises yourself. Visionary souls like you can be the best type of friend. You are intuitive, understanding, sympathetic, and a good healer. Souls you are most compatible with: Old Soul and Peacemaker Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-11T11:07:35-05:00

Today's song was actually chosen by my 3 year old daughter. While I was getting her ready for daycare, she kept singning....

One Way or Another

by Blondie

Who could forget how sultrily Debbie Harry sang this song about stalking.

One way or another I'm gonna find ya
I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna win ya
I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna see ya
I'm gonna meetcha meetcha meetcha meetcha
One day, maybe next week
I'm gonna meetcha, I'm gonna meetcha, I'll meetcha
I will drive past your house
And if the lights are all down
I'll see who's around

Crazy Dream

myclette — 2005-07-11T09:07:46-05:00

This afternoon I had the craziest dream! I'm hoping some of my mindsay friends could help me interpret this one.

I dreamed that I was back in college and Keith Hamilton Cobb (the sexy dude in the picture) went to the same college I attended. He was also working on the soap opera "All My Children". This part of the dream is almost accurate, because when I was in college he was playing Noah Keifer on "All My Children" -- of course he didn't attend the University of Houston. Anyway, back to the dream. Apparently we had a class together and I had the biggest crush on him. I didn't think he knew or cared. He told me after class that he had to shoot some scenes at the set of "All My Children". He asked if I wanted to come with him while he was shooting. Of course I jumped at the chance. We got to the studio and I met Susan Lucci, but he introduced her as Erica and I met the woman who played Brooke. He shot his scenes and we left together. I told him I had to go to a stepshow because my sorors may stepping and I had to perform with them. (This part of the dream has truth in it because I am a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) He told me he would love to watch me perform and I was thrilled! The funny part of the dream is that I was wearing some white Daisy Dukes. Normally this would be a nightmare, cuz don't nobody wanna see me in some white Daisy Dukes, but I felt really comfortable with my body in this dream. We got to the where the stepshow was being held and it was crappy! There was no DJ, just a boom box and someone pushing play. When it was time for my sorors and I to perform, it just dawned on us that we didn't have a routine ready and all of us couldn't remember any of our old routines! We just decided to do a strut. ( A strut is a dance that is unique to each sorority. It is often done at fraternity parties) I told Keith that I was nervous and he gave me the most sensual kiss! He said, "You'll do great, baby." Then he kissed me on the forehead. My sorors were looking at me with their mouths wide open. One of them said, "Girl, that's your man? I ain't mad atcha, do yo thang girl!" We were called, they cued the music and we started our strut. After we finished Keith stood up and started cheering. This is when my dream was rudely interruped by a call from my mother. Thanks mom! NOT!

Clip of the 2004 Aggie--Eagle Stepshow

myclette — 2005-07-12T01:07:14-05:00

In a previous posting I mentioned "stepping" and "stepshows". I found a video clip of a stepshow that took place last year. It isn't the best stepshow I've seen, but it is an example of the African-American tradition of stepping. My sorority sisters aren't shown! My frat brothers are at the very end wearing black with white ties. It takes a few minutes to download.

2004 Aggie-Eagle Step Show

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-12T01:07:12-05:00

Today's song (actually I should refer to it as a "piece" because it is an instrumental) is one of the most innovative songs of the 80's. I chose.......

Rockit

by Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock is actually a jazz musician who was inspired by the mixing and scratching he heard in the hip hop and rap songs during the eighties. Who didn't try to pop and lock to this tune? Who can forget that weird video?

Scenes from the "Rockit" video
Click here to listen to a sample of the piece "Rockit"

I Must Be Losing My Complete Mind

myclette — 2005-07-12T08:07:28-05:00

I'm looking at Average Joe. Why? I'm totally against "reality" t.v. shows. Oh no! I'm falling victim to the boob tube. Of course I'm routing for the average Joes, but some of those hunky guys seem so darned nice.

Googling My Emotions

myclette — 2005-07-12T10:07:56-05:00

Time to google pictures of your emotions. Here are some of mine, see if you can guess. No cheating TheDjinni !

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Pondering.....

myclette — 2005-07-13T04:07:07-05:00

Obviously, I'm struggling with insomnia AGAIN! That's why I'm up and blogging at 3:52 a.m. CST. Anyway, I like to think that things happen for a reason. It's part of my belief of a higher power and a bigger picture. I often think about the people who come and go out of my life and wonder why I met them. Some people I wish I never met. What was their purpose in walking into my life? Was I supposed to learn from them or were they supposed to learn from me? It seems to me that they did nothing but cause me unecessary stress. What about people I wish I had more time with? What more could I have learned from them? Oh well, enough of that. I'm starting ramble.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-13T11:07:13-05:00

When a problem comes along you must....

(That's right the 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

Whip It

by Devo

I loved the video, but I didn't understand the hats. Don't they look like dog food bowls?

Crack that whip
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back

When a problem comes along
You must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long
You must whip it
When something's going wrong
You must whip it

now whip it
into shape
shape it up
get straight
go forward
move ahead
try to detect it
it's not too late
to whip it
whip it good

When a good time turns around
You must whip it
You will never live it down
Unless you whip it
No one gets their way
Until they whip it

I say whip it
Whip it good

Listen to a sample of Whip It by Devo

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-14T01:07:31-05:00

I love this song and I love this man. I will blog about my love for him later. My favorite lyrics from this song are:

A body like yours (A body like yours)
Oughta be in jail (Oughta be in jail)
'Cuz it's on the verge of bein' obscene
('Cuz it's on the verge) (of bein' obscene)

Move over baby, gimme the keys
(Move over baby, gimme the keys)
I'm gonna try to tame your
(I'm gonna try to tame)
little red love machine
(your little red love machine)

Little Red Corvette

by Prince

click here to listen to Little Red Corvette

Thank You Gwen Stefani

myclette — 2005-07-14T05:07:27-05:00

Thank you Gwen for teaching my three year old daughter how to spell BANANAS...er actually BANANAN. She's working on it though!

This *tweet* is bananas.

B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

How is she standing up in those shoes? Now that's BANANAS!

Geek Alert: Another Geek Moment - Sorry I Can't Help it Sometimes

myclette — 2005-07-14T08:07:23-05:00

Transformers -- they're more than meets they eye and they will be coming to a theater near you July 4, 2007. I am interested in how Dreamworks is going to pull this off. This leads me to a few questions my fellow Mindsayers:

1) Which were cooler, the Autobots or the Decepticons?

2) Which Transformer was your favorite?

3) Which Transformer was your least favorite?

4) Were the Dinobots even necessary?

Here are my answers:

1) Definitely the Decepticons! Sometimes villains are just cooler.

2) My favorite Transformer was Soundwave. In the cartoon he had a really neat computerized voice, unlike the other Transformers. He turned into a boom box and his cassettes were actually little transformers. When they were in battle he would eject them and they would fight. I'm sure if Spielberg and Bey decide to use this character, he'd get an upgrade to a portable CD player! (If he hadn't already. I'm referring to the 80's cartoon)

Soundwave

3) Megatron was my least favorite. He was supposed to be the leader of the Decepticons, but he transformed into a laser gun??? Not only that, he had to jump into Starscream's hands to be fired! Lame!

4) The Dinobots was the point where Transformers "jumped the shark".

Vanity is Expensive

myclette — 2005-07-15T02:07:16-05:00

Today...er yesterday (Thursday) I had an appointment with my optometrist. I would have put it off longer if I hadn't have run out of contacts. My other glasses broke and I ended up having to wear my coke bottle glasses for a week. Believe me when I say I did NOT want to leave the house with those things on unless it was absolutely necessary. Anyway, I got my new prescriptions for my contacts and glasses, thanked the doctor and paid him $70. I was pleased as punch when he gave me a pair of temporary contacts. I didn't think I could bear wearing those big assed glasses another minute.

Normally I'm pretty frugal. I don't feel the need to spend a lot of money on things. I don't buy expensive clothes, shoes or purses. However, I am also pretty vain. I put on make-up to go to the grocery store! I don't wear sandals if I don't have my toes painted and I have to wear at least a pair of earrings when I am out in public. So when it was time to chose my frames I wanted to go with something a little more snazzy than the ones that broke and definitely snazzier than those horrible coke bottle glasses. I spent $95 on a pair of "sexy librarian" glasses, that I probably won't wear that much because I wear contacts. The lenses and the prescription cost $175! I hope these things give me x-ray vision or something. Maybe they will help me see auras and shit. I could have spent a measley $49.99 on regular disposable contacts, but no, I had to have colored ones. *sigh*.

Later I went to Walmart and bought stuff to do my hair, some diet pills and supplements and clothes for my kiddo. That was another $75 -- all of this damage was done in one day. Now I'm wondering how many ways I can fix Ramen noodles before we get sick of them.

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-15T09:07:43-05:00

OWWW! The high top fade. The leather chaps. The funky bass line. Today's 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

Word Up

by Cameo

Now all you sucker. D.J.’s
Who think you’re fly
There’s got to be a reason
And we know the reason why.
And act real cool
But you got to realize
That you’re acting like fools.
If there’s music we can use it
We need to dance.
We don’t have that time
For psychological romance
No romance
No romance
No romance for me mama
Come on baby tell me what’s the word.
Ah – word up,
Everybody say when you hear the call
You got to get it underway.

Click here to listen to a sample of Word Up

Quiznapped from Lass

myclette — 2005-07-16T04:07:29-05:00

kiss on the lips - you're sweet and simple but
quite daring. you move for the kill confidently
knowing the other person wants the same thing.

What Sign of Affection Are You?
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The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-16T03:07:53-05:00

That sneer. That bleach blond spiky hair. All that leather and chains. *sigh* The 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS......

White Wedding

by Billy Idol

I love this song about a guy who gives advice to his little sister who finds herself pregnant and unmarried.

In the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the character Spike who is a claims that Billy Idol stole his look from him when he was living in London during the punk era. Hmm!

Spike says Billy Idol stole his look.

Hey little sister what have you done
Hey little sister who's the only one
Hey little sister who's your superman
Hey little sister who's the one you want
Hey little sister shot gun!

It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again.
Click here to hear White Wedding by Billy Idol

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-17T02:07:45-05:00

Believe it or not this game is about a chess tournament! Only a true youth of the 80's would remember this song. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

One Night in Bangkok

by Robey

Robey, born Louise Robey was pretty much a one hit wonder. She recorded "One Night in Bangkok" in 1985 and went on to star in the short-lived "Friday the 13th: The Series". Ironically, the show had nothing to do with Jason Voorhees or any type of slasher for that matter. It was about two cousins who inherited a pawn shop from their uncle who sold his soul to the devil. The items sold in the pawn shop were cursed so it was up to the cousins to retrieve all of the cursed items that were sold and destroy them.

One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble

Not much between despair and ecstasy

One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble

Can't be too careful with your company

I can feel the devil walking next to me

Siam's gonna be the witness

To the ultimate test of cerebral fitness

This grips me more than would

A muddy old river or reclining Buddha

Thank God I'm only watching the game, controlling it

I don't see you guys rating

The kind of mate I'm contemplating

I'd let you watch, I would invite you

But the queens we use would not excite you

So you better go back to your bars, your temples

Your massage parlors

Click here to listen to a sample of "One Night in Bangkok"

Disclaimer about the 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-17T02:07:10-05:00

The 80's Song of the Day is not always a song I loved or a song performed by an artist I loved. All of the songs that I choose : 1) Come off the top of my head and 2) Actually remind me of incidents and emotions that I connect with that song. I am interested in learning what emotions and memories these songs invoke from you.

For instance, the song I chose today, "One Night in Bangkok" , is a pretty bad song, but it reminds me of several things. When it came out, I learned where Thailand was and that Bangkok was the capital of Thailand. (When I got into high school, the word Bangkok would have us erupt into a fit of the giggles). Later, I found out the song was about chess around the same time I started playing chess. Finally, it reminds me of Friday the 13th: the Series because it starred Robey. I actually watched that show because I was often dateless in high school and there was nothing else to watch on Friday nights.

Quiz Time!

myclette — 2005-07-17T04:07:27-05:00

Your Kissing Purity Score: 40% Pure

You're not one to kiss and tell... But word is, you kiss pretty well.

Kissing Purity Test

You Are an Espresso

At your best, you are: straight shooting, ambitious, and energetic At your worst, you are: anxious and high strung You drink coffee when: anytime you're not sleeping Your caffeine addiction level: high

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

You Are 32 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! MY EXACT AGE IS 32!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Overall, Your Observation Skills Get: B+

Your senses are pretty sharp (okay, most of the time) And it takes something big to distract you!

How Observant Are You?

Follow up to Twenty Facts about Moi

myclette — 2005-07-18T01:07:50-05:00

TheDjinni asks; Now... *thinking of a question* Hmm...

Well, the only one I can think of is how many of those fist fights did you win?

I lost about 3 fights...one of them was because the girl was way bigger than I was and I was younger too.

fyreph asks:

When did you lose your virginity?

I was fifteen and trying to figure out what the big deal was.

Were you in marching banned (lol)?

Never! I was section leader my sophmore, and jr. year. I was also the Drill Sgt. Junior year and Drum Major Senior year.

andreux says: Describe your earliest memory as best as you can!

This is a good one. I thought I was around five when I remembered this, but my mom told me I was only about two. A friend of my mom called her to come pick her up because her husband was acting crazy. We got to her friend's apartment and the woman's husband was cursing at my mom and calling her names. There was a jar of pennies on a table and I remember throwing pennies at the man and telling him to "Leave my mommy alone!". I also remember him saying "You'd better get your little ugly kid out of here." I wish he'd say something like that to me and my mom now!

sandyquill asks: What does being ADD mean to you today?

Good question! It means having to have a large dry erase perpetual calendar on the wall so I can remember things like "pick up dry cleaning". It also means I have to remember to change month and dates on that same calendar! It also means when I clean house it takes me twice as long because I have to constantly get myself back on task. It means that I have to start writing my lesson plans earlier than other teachers because paper work is so damned boring that I find myself making paper clip sculptures instead of working.

A Neat Quiz

myclette — 2005-07-18T03:07:34-05:00

Well-educated
Congratulations! You scored 77%! Congratulations! You´re the kind of person I´d love to talk to for hours about the most stupid stuff in our world. Like the platypus. Did you know by the way that the first man smoking a pipe in europe was burned at the stake as they thought it was the devil coming out of his mouth?

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 63% on Scholar points

Link: The Random knowledge Test written by donkthemonk on Ok Cupid

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-07-18T11:07:28-05:00

The first time heard this song in 1980 I could have sworn it was done by an R&B group. The bass line is extremely funky. I'm pretty sure crimsontide will approve of the my pick for today. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is........................

Another One Bites the Dust

by Queen

Steve walks warily down the street

With his brim pulled way down low

Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet

Machine guns ready to go

Are you ready hey are you ready for this?

Are you hanging on the edge of your seat?

Out of the doorway the bullets rip

To the sound of the beat yeah

Another one bites the dust

And another one gone and another one gone Another one bites the dust

Hey I'm gonna get you too

Another one bites the dust

Click here to hear a sample of Another One Bites the Dust

My New Glasses

myclette — 2005-07-18T08:07:01-05:00

Yay! My glasses are here!

Here's Another Cool Quiz -- Go Ahead and Steal it Sandyquill

myclette — 2005-07-18T10:07:24-05:00

English Genius
You scored 100% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 93% Advanced, and 80% Expert!

You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!

Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!

For the complete Answer Key, visit my blog: http://shortredhead78.blogspot.com/.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 62% on Beginner
You scored higher than 51% on Intermediate
You scored higher than 38% on Advanced
You scored higher than 63% on Expert

Link: The Commonly Confused Words Test written by shortredhead78 on OkCupid Free Online Dating

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-19T01:07:21-05:00

This man should be considered and R&B legend. His sythesized sound ruled the R&B charts in the eighties. I remember the first time I heard his robotic sounding vocals he produced by singing through a tube connected to his sythesizer. It was wild! The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is .........

More Bounce to the Ounce

by Roger Troutman and Zapp

Roger had a brief comeback when he added his vocals to Tupac's track, "California Love". Tragically on April 26, 1999 he was found dead outside of his studio in Dayton, Ohio. He was shot several times allegedly by his brother in an apparent murder / suicide. His brother was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his car a few blocks away.

Click here to hear a sample of More Bounce to the Ounce!

Spelling Quiz - Bring it Mrs. Sandyquill !

myclette — 2005-07-19T11:07:40-05:00

Spelling Nazi
You scored 94 Spelling smarts!

Okay so you've either cheated, or you know all the vocabulary rules by now. "I before E, except after c." bla bla bla. Great job. You know how to spell, and you might be a bit anal retentive about it too. Not a bad thing mind you, but I get picked on for it. Please give my test a high rating. I'm rooting for the average knowledge tests. So sick of the top notch University/I go to Yale/I play Rugby type guys who form their own "easy" knowledge tests. Screw them. Let's face it people, we're not all capable of brain surgery. Well, I'm not anyway.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 52% on Spelling smarts

Link: The Everyday Spelling Test written by charlifeathers on Ok Cupid

The Wheel of Fortune Keeps On Turning

myclette — 2005-07-20T11:07:28-05:00

Sorry I didn't do an 80's Song of the Day. My mother called me around 9:30 this morning to tell me my Granny passed away in her sleep. When I got there the police were doing a routine investigation and the EMT's said it was natural causes. I will miss my Granny a lot. She was one of a kind.

My New Favorite Song!!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-21T10:07:57-05:00

I heard "Ohio (Come Back to Texas)" by Bowling for Soup and I loved it! They are my new favorite band now. This song speaks to me in so many ways.

Ohio (Come Back To Texas)

She said she needed a break
A little time to think
But then she went to Cleveland
With some guy named Leland
That she met at the bank.
Theres nothing wrong with Ohio
Except the snow and the rain.
I really like Drew Carey
And i'd love to see
The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.

So when youre done
Doing whatever
And when you're through
Doing whoever
0You know Denton county
Will be right here waiting for you.

Come back to Texas
It's just not the same
Since you went away
Before you lose your accent
And forget all about
The Lonestar state
There's a seat for you at the rodeo
And i've got every slow dance saved
Besides the Mexican food sucks
North of here anyway.

I think I made a mistake
It's not that easy to take
She went to make a deposit
Then she cleaned out her closet
Guess i'll sit here and wait
For her to come back home
(I wish she'd come back)
It shouldnt take very long
(So long, so long)
I bet she misses the sunrise
and Mrs. Baird's fruit pies
(but I could be wrong)

So when youre done
Doing whatever
And when you're through
Doing whoever
You know Denton county
Will be right here waiting for you.

Come back to Texas
It's just not the same
Since you went away
I bet you missed your exit
And drove right on through the Lonestar State
There's a seat for you at the rodeo
And i've got every slow dance saved
Besides the Mexican food sucks north of here anyway

Troy Aikmen wants you back
Willie Nelson wants you back
NASA wants you back
And the Bush twins want you back
And Pantera wants you back
And Bluebell wants you back
I got a premonition
I'm taking a petition
And the whole states gonna sign

Come back to Texas
It's just not the same
Since you went away
Before you lose your accent
And forget all about
The Lonestar state
There's a seat for you at the rodeo
And i've got every slow dance saved
Besides the Mexican food sucks
North of here anyway.

Come back to Texas
It's just not the same
Since you went away
Before you lose your accent
And forget all about
The Lonestar state
There's a seat for you at the rodeo
And i've got every slow dance saved
Besides the Mexican food sucks
North of here anyway.
Besides the Mexican food sucks
North of here anyway
Besides the Mexican food sucks
North of here anyway, yeah.

OkCupid's Politics Test

myclette — 2005-07-22T04:07:07-05:00

Here is a neat quiz from the OkCupid website. I had to make a screenshot of the test results because they didn't provide a link or code to paste on your blog.

Find Out Where You Lie in the Political Spectrum

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-07-22T02:07:39-05:00

I always loved this song. Featured in the movie Sixteen Candles, I think this song sounds as good now as it did then. It's a classic! The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......

True

by Spandau Ballet

So true funny how it seems
always in time, but never in line for dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
This is the sound of my soul,
this is the sound
I bought a ticket to the world,
but now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line
Oh I want the truth to be said

Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true

With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Listening to Marvin (all night long)
This is the sound of my soul,
this is the sound

Always slipping from my hands,
sand's a time of its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Oh I want the truth to be known

Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true

I bought a ticket to the world,
but now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line
Oh I want the truth to be said

Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
Huh huh huh hu-uh huh
I know this much is true
This much is true
I know, I know, I know this much is true

Click here to listen to a sample of True

Granny's Homecoming

myclette — 2005-07-24T01:07:22-05:00

My grandmother's funeral was nice. A lot of people showed up to pay their respects. The funeral home did a wonderful job; she looked like she was asleep. We couldn't find the right string of beads to match her outfit so I made her necklace. The whole time I was thinking, "Why the hell didn't I make her a necklace while she was alive?" I know I just started making jewelry, but damn, what a fucking waste.

There weren't too many tears. Granny wouldn't want that. My daughter cried because she realized Granny wasn't coming back. She is so mature. She actually cried silently. My grandmother also said she didn't want anyone wearing black at her funeral. My mother wore lime green! LOL :) It was nice to see how she touched so many people in her life. She was so loved. I'll miss her terribly. I didn't even realize how much until now. Sometimes it doesn't even feel like it's real.

Damn You Fox Network!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-24T10:07:35-05:00

It is a fact that I like really cheesy televison programs. I'm not big on so-called reality t.v., but I love sci-fi and shows that are considered 'out there'. Unfortunately everytime I really get into a show, especially if it's on the FOX network it get's cancelled. Here is a list of shows that I bitched being cancelled by FOX.

Firefly - this was a good show produced by Joss Whedon (Buffy and Angel). I was just getting into it when FOX cancelled it.
John Doe - I liked this show. I was hooked by the first scene; Dominc's naked body washing up on the shore of Puget Sound. I like Dominic Purcell (grrrrrrl.)
Greg the Bunny - Funny as hell. Seth Green is a riot. His comic genius can be seen on a show he produces called Robot Chicken.
Kindred: The Embraced - This was a very sexy vampire show that only lasted a season. The show was based on the role playing game, Vampire the Masquerade. Unfortunately, Mark Frankel who played Jullian, the leader of the Clan Ventrue died in a motorcycle accident in 1996.
Strange Luck This show, Starring D.B. Sweeney was great. It was one of my favorite shows on FOX.
Titus - This show would have me in tears because it was so funny. Stacy Keech was hillarious as Christopher Titus' father.
Johnny Zero - I was just getting into this show and then *bOOM* it was cancelled.
Tru Calling - Another show that was just getting interesting. Damn you FOX network!

Cool Book Quiz

myclette — 2005-07-24T11:07:26-05:00

You're Adventures of Huckleberry Finn!
by Mark Twain
With an affinity for floating down the river, you see things in black and white. The world is strange and new to you and the more you learn about it, the less it makes sense. You probably speak with an accent and others have a hard time understanding you and an even harder time taking you seriously. Nevertheless, your adventurous spirit is admirable. You really like straw hats.
Take the Book Quiz at the Blue Pyramid.

The 80's Song of the Dayyyyy

myclette — 2005-07-25T02:07:59-05:00

Watch out! You might get what your after....

The Talking Heads was such a great band that I had to chose them twice. The 80's Song of the Day is........

Burning Down the House

by The Talking Heads

Watch out
You might get what you’re after
Cool babies
Strange but not a stranger
I’m an ordinary guy
Burning down the house

Hold tight wait till the party’s over
Hold tight we’re in for nasty weather
There has got to be a way
Burning down the house

Here’s your ticket pack your bag: time for jumpin’ overboard
The transportation is here
Close enough but not too far, maybe you know where you are
Fightin’ fire with fire
Click here to hear a sample of Burning Down the House

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-07-26T01:07:25-05:00

I'm not sure if many people remember this song, but I thought it was great. The artist who wrote it is known as a genius in the R&B world, but this was actually a Reggae song. The 80's Song of the Day is......

Masterblaster (Jammin')

by Stevie Wonder

Everyone's feeling pretty
It's hotter than July
Though the world's full of problems
They couldn't touch us even if they tried
From the park I hear rhythms
Marley's hot on the box
Tonight there will be a party
On the corner at the end of the block

Didn't know you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I bet nobody ever told you that you
would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin', jam on

Click here to hear a sample of Masterblaster (Jammin')

Campaign sign for unclenasty

myclette — 2005-07-26T11:07:50-05:00

The Election Results

myclette — 2005-07-27T12:07:26-05:00

Well, Mullows is the victor. It was an exciting campaign and a clean fight, (well mostly a clean fight.) Congrats Mullows. However.....

Emotionally Drained

myclette — 2005-07-27T03:07:27-05:00

My best friends are both wiccans, (yeah, I know...african-american wiccans). What are the odds that I'd find two of them let alone be best friends with them? Anyway, they told me about a term called "psychic or energy vampirism". At first I thought they'd finally lost it, but they explained that a psychic vampire isn't a paranormal being at all. They are just people who tend to drain you emotionally. You know the people who always have one emotional or social problem after another. They tend to burden you with their problems, but never give back. In short, these people are always caught up in some sort of drama and pretty much lean on you. By the time the drama is over, you feel as emotionally drained as they were. My friends also told me that these people don't intentionally drain you, on the contrary, they often care about you.

This week, I've been emotionally depleted. I am one of those people who everyone seems to come to for advice or to vent to or to lean on. My Granny's death hit me harder than I thought it would and I noticed that at this point I emotionally have nothing left to give. I'm tapped out. Unfortunately, I tend to have a few people in my life who could be described as psychic vampires. There is one person I'm seriously thinking of cutting off because they only seem to call me when they need something, but are convienently unavailable when I need them. My husband is guilty of draining me too. He's in the dog house AGAIN, because he didn't call me to let me know he was coming home late. We've had this argument just last week and at least two dozen times before that! He knows that since he is traveling out of town three days a week, I often worry about him falling asleep behind the wheel and ending up in a raveen somewhere. Is this fear irrational? Maybe, but it's been my fear since we've met. Add this to the fact that when my mom called last week to tell me my grandmother died in her sleep I arrived to my mom's house greeted by paramedics, the Missouri City Police department and the sight of my Granny's body still in the bed. You'd think my husband would be sensitive to this fact! However, when I got on him about not calling, he was whinning more about me yelling at him rather than realizing that he had me worried. (Everything apparently is about him). Finally I just felt cold. I couldn't feel angry, or sad or worried. I felt NOTHING. I told him I was tired of listening to him say he was sorry because if he were truly sorry, he wouldn't keep doing it. I'm tired of worrying about someone who doesn't seem to care about my feelings. I told him that when I yell at him because I'm scared he's injured or dead just means that I care. In my opinion, a person who truly cares about you wouldn't constantly ignore your feelings. Why should I waste my time worrying about someone who doesn't worry about me? I finally told him "Fine, I don't give a damn where you are, where you go and when you come home. Furthermore, don't ask me where I am, where I'm going and when I'm coming home." My mother said I'm opening up a can of worms. My response? "I don't care. I feel NOTHING. Whatever happens, happens. I have no emotional energy left."

My daughter is different, she gives back. She is very sensitive to both of our feelings and moods. When she sees her dad frustrated, she gives him a hug. When she sees I'm tired she'll ask me if she can get me some water. She doesn't siphon energy from me without returning it. For her I have plenty of emotional reserves. However, I no longer feel like I can put my energy into people who aren't willing to meet me halfway.

Seven Things Survey

myclette — 2005-07-27T04:07:54-05:00

I nabbed this from jazbeck

SEVEN THINGS IN YOUR ROOM:
1. Computer
2. My awesome rock collection
3. Television
4. A jar of crunchy peanut butter (don't ask)
5. My copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
6. My light saber
7. clutter

TOP SEVEN THINGS YOU SAY MOST:
1. "That's ridiculous."
2. "ohhhkaaaay!"
3. "Are you effing kidding me?"
4. "Sacre Bleu"
5. "H-E-double hockey sticks"
6. "Well shit on a stick!"
7. "You know what???"

SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
1. Family
2. friends
3. oxygen

4. music
5. books
6. good food
7. love

SEVEN THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Learn how to play another instrument.
2. Get some of my writings published
3. Travel
4. Feel at peace with myself
5. Be financially stable
6. Have sex on a passenger train
7. Retire

SEVEN OTHER THINGS:
Do You:
1. Believe in God? Absolutely
2. Had a dream come true? yes
3. Read the newspaper? yep
4. Pray? All the time
5. Have a job? yes
6. Attend church? I don't attend services regularly, but I work every Sunday in my church's child care area. I'm going to start tithing more often too.
7. Wish on shooting stars? Uh, wish on meteorites? No.

Have you ever:
1. Gone skinny dipping? No. Nobody wants to witness that!

2. Had surgery? oral surgery

3. Swam in the dark? Nope

4. Been to a Bonfire? Yes, and I found it boring as hell.

5. Ran away from home? No, I wanted to, but I liked to eat too much.

6. Played strip poker? Yes, I'm goooood.

7. Pulled an all nighter? That was my life in college. A paper just wasn't a paper unless I had to pull an all nighter.

SEVEN THINGS IN THE LAST 24 HOURS:
Have you...
1. Cried? yes
2. Sang? Constantly
3. Been kissed? Yes
4. Felt stupid? Yes! My best friend environgirl just joined Mindsay and when she sent me replies, I had no idea who she was. I finally put two and two together yesterday! She almost had me. LOL!

5. Talked to an ex? Nope
6. Missed someone? Very much
7. Hugged someone? I've gotten lotsa hugs within the past 24 hours! I love hugs. :D

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-27T12:07:32-05:00

This song represents my new wave phase when I was growing up. Break out the synthesizers everybody because the 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......

Just Can't Get Enough

by Depeche Mode

When I’m with you baby, I go out of my head
And I just can’t get enough, I just can’t get enough
All the things you do to me and everything you said
And I just can’t get enough, I just can’t get enough

We slip and slide as we fall in love
And I just can’t seem to get enough

We walk together, we’re walking down the street
And I just can’t get enough, I just can’t get enough
Every time I think of you I know we have to meet
And I just can’t get enough, I just can’t get enough

It’s getting hotter, it’s our burning love
And I just can’t seem to get enoughAnd I just can’t get enough, I just can’t get enough

Just like a rainbow you know you set me free
And I just can’t get enough, I just can’t get enough

You’re like an angel and you give me your love
And I just can’t seem to get enough

Click here to listen to a sample of Just Can't Get Enough

Damn You J.K Rowling!

myclette — 2005-07-28T03:07:01-05:00

I just got through reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Son of a BITCH!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-28T02:07:47-05:00

Today's song was actually chosen by my homie andreux . He is a big Madonna fan. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is...

Dress You Up

by Madonna

You've got style, that's what all the girls say
Satin sheets and luxuries so fine
All your suits are custom made in London
But I've got something that you'll really like

Chorus:

Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body

Click here to listen to a sample of Dress You Up

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-07-29T10:07:01-05:00

This Disco / Funk song used to be one of my favorites, although the singer kinda weirded me out. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......

Pull Up to the Bumper

by Grace Jones

Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Grace Jones took Paris by storm as a fashion model in Paris in the 70's. She was a good friend and muse to pop artist Andy Warhol who featured her in some of his portraits.

Grace is also known as an icon of androgeny and is notorious for her short temper.

She was once married to actor Dolph Lundgren.

Driving down those city streets,
Waiting to get down,
Won't you get your big machine,
Somewhere in this town'

Now in the parking lot garage,
You'll find the proper place,
Just follow all the written rules,
You'll fit into the space.

Pull up to my bumper baby,
In your long black limosine,
Pull up to my bumper baby,
And drive it in between.

Pull up, to it, don't drive, through it,
Back it, up twice, now that, fit's nice.

Click here to listen to a sample of Pull Up to the Bumper

Whew! What a Day!

myclette — 2005-07-29T11:07:53-05:00

Wow! Why did I agree to keep all three girls this weekend? I'm thoroughly exhausted. I'm pretty sure, the insomnia is temporarily gone! What is it about little girls that makes them want to bicker constantly, yet be in each other's faces all the time? Even the little 18 month old had some beef with her sister. My daughter is a spoiled only child so she is lamenting the fact that she has to share and my 8 year old god-daughter is as sweet as pie, but she is used to her 16 year-old sister doing everything.

I took my daughter and my god-daughter to see the movie Sky High. It was very cute and a good family movie. All of the child actors were fantastic and it was nice to see Kurt Russell play in this goofy family movie. Of course my childhood idol, Lynda Carter was in the movie. That woman is ageless! She looked incredible. It didn't look like she had a lot of "work" done either. It makes me love her even more.

I think parents who see this movie will be just as entertained as the kids. The actress who plays Lily will be stunning when she grows up and the actor who plays Warren Peace will be as much as a heartthrob as Orlando Bloom by the end of the summer. Mark my words. This movie also has a 'trippy' 80's soundtrack. Everytime the main character would see the object of his young desire, the song "True" by Spandau Ballet would play in the background.

After the movie I took the girls to Barry's Pizza where I caught a side-view reflection of myself in the window. Good Gawd! If I were wearing purple I'd think it was Barney!

Holy Hannah am I fat! I was tempted to order a salad instead of pizza, but what difference would it have made then? Tomorrow I'm dragging all of my ass to the YMCA. I want to be a hardcore Valkyrie like silvara7. She's been hitting the gym almost daily. I'm going to be the dark Valkyrie that Odin recruited from the Motherland. (Just work with me people...go with it!)

Quiz - What Kind of Little Girl Were You?

myclette — 2005-07-30T01:07:32-05:00

Girly Girl

What kind of little girl were YOU?
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Ten Simple Things That Make Me Happy

myclette — 2005-07-31T01:07:34-05:00

Butterflies

2. Jacket weather (in Houston that anywhere from 72 degrees to 65 degrees. After that we're breaking out the leather!)

3. A nice cold glass of lemonade

4. DSL

5. A good laugh that ends up with you having tears streaming down your face. Especially when you think about the incident days later and you laugh as hard.

6. Spooning

7. Reading a cheesy romance novel in bed.

8. Telling goofy jokes with my daughter that only we'd laugh at or understand.

9. Singing in the shower

10. Speaking of shower, I like bath and body sets, especially lavender scented.

Sore Loser!

myclette — 2005-07-31T02:07:55-05:00

andreux keeps kicking my butt in Literati!!!!

DRAT!

I'm Not That Irritable

myclette — 2005-07-31T03:07:48-05:00

Even Tempered
You scored 44% Temper and 0% Control Issues!

You are very even tempered. You might have a bit of a temper, but you are aware of it and try to control it. Good for you! No one likes a push over, either. You display a good blend of assertiveness without agressiveness. You are calm waters at sea. Congratulations!
Don't forget to rate my test. Thanks!

My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 75% on Irritability
You scored higher than 0% on Control Issues

Link: The Irritability (aka Anger Mgmt) Test written by unpretentious2 on OkCupid Free Online Dating

New Star Trek Theme

myclette — 2005-07-31T10:07:46-05:00

I'm trying a new Star Trek theme for my blog template. I think it's a little busy, but I'm going to try it for a while. Trekkies (trekkers) will definitely be able to identify the background. Anyone want to guess what it is?

A Quiz for Ravager

myclette — 2005-08-01T12:08:08-05:00

Ravager once told me he was facinated by zombies. I think he would find this quiz fun!

Official Survivor
Congratulations! You scored 68%!

Whether through ferocity or quickness, you made it out. You made the right choice most of the time, but you probably screwed up somewhere. Nobody's perfect, at least you're alive.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 28% on survival points

Link: The Zombie Scenario Survivor Test written by ci8db4uok on OkCupid Free Online Dating

Happy Birthday Pumpkin!!!

myclette — 2005-08-01T11:08:46-05:00

My daughter is four years old today. Boy, they sure grow up fast!

THEN...

NOW!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-01T11:08:15-05:00

Some of the best songs of the 80's were featured in John Hughes movies. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS....

If You Leave

by OMD

Who can forget this scene at the end of the movie Sixteen Candles? *wipes a stray tear*

If you leave, don’t leave now
Please don’t take my heart away
Promise me, just one more night
Then we’ll go our separate ways
We’ve always had time on our side
Now it’s fading fast
Every second, every moment
We’ve gotta make it last

I touch you once, I touch you twice
I won’t let go at any price
I need you now like I need you then
You always said we'd still be friends someday

Click here to listen to a sample of If You Leave

Attention Scientific Minds...

myclette — 2005-08-01T04:08:51-05:00

There are some little things that bug the heck out of me, that I have been going over in my mind. I'm calling for all Mindsay physicists, biochemists, biologists, psychiatrist and general science geeks to address the following issues:

1) I hate when I find a great brand of deodorant that works wonders. Suddenly it stops working and you have to find another brand that works just as well or better. Why does this happen? I know it has something to do with body chemistry, but do our body chemistries change that much?

2) The same phenomenon above applies to shampoo and conditioner. WHYYYYY!

3) Why does it take 30 seconds to destroy a room, but an hour to clean a room? What happened to every action has an equal, opposite reaction?

4) Why does it take the smell of burnt popcorn a good 2 or 3 days to totally leave your house?

5) Why does it seem to always rain when I wash my car?

6) Why do women seem to get more male attention when they throw on some sweat pants and pull their hair back to go to the grocery store than when they get all dressed up to go to a party or a club?

A great post from Justajournaler

myclette — 2005-08-01T05:08:37-05:00

Go and visit justajournaler 's blog site and read her entry called "What Does a Blogger Owe the Public?" I think it was an excellent entry! She made very good points.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-02T12:08:38-05:00

When this band first hit the scene, no one knew what to make of the lead singer. He was a big man, who looked pretty good dressed as woman. His voice was so smooth and the songs his band created were so great, we just didn't give a damn. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

Time (Clock of the Heart)

by the Culture Club

Don't put your head on my shoulder
Sink me in a river of tears
This could be the best place yet
But you must overcome your fears
In time it could have been so much more
The time is precious I know
In time it could have been so much more
The time has nothing to show
Because time won't give me time
And time makes lovers feel
Like they've got something real
But you and me we know
They've got nothing but time
And time won't give me time
Won't give me time...

Click here to listen to a sample of Time (The Clock of the Heart)

Showin' Some Love

myclette — 2005-08-02T02:08:23-05:00

My best friend environgirl is on mindsay now. She is posting daily rituals and affirmations. If you aren't into the Wiccan stuff, you can still get something from the affirmations. She's big into the nature stuff. She makes fun of me because I don't like being outside a lot. Anyway, stop by and show my girl some love. Peace.

The meaning of Intent.

myclette — 2005-08-03T03:08:49-05:00

People often ask me how I deal with rude teenagers in my class. I tell then that I take their intent into consideration rather than just their actions. For instance, a male student of mine was frustrated with his assignment and he was day dreaming. After the third time I told him get to work, he said, "God! I hate this fucking class!" I just looked at him and said, "Yeah, this is a boring chapter, now do your work."

You may wonder why I didn't haul his ass to the office. Number one, he is usually a well behaved kid and number two he is dyslexic and reading is more work for him. I truly believed that his statement wasn't directed towards me, but more fueled towards his frustration with the assignment. His intent wasn't to be rude, per se. After class he actually apologized because he felt really badly about his outburst. I told him that it is ok to be frustrated, but it isn't ok to use profanity. On the other hand I had a student that was constantly bullying and badgering another student. I had taken him to task several times for it and even sent him to detention and called his parents. Finally, one day after he called the student "gay" I asked him, "Why are you calling him gay?"

"Because he's gay." He answered.

"You hate him because he's happy?" I asked.

"No, because he's gay." He answerd

"Why do you say that?"

"Cuz, he's a total douche bag!"

"What are you trying to achieve by calling T. a douch bag? What do you get out of it?"

"Nothing."

"Are you trying to prove that you are a mean kid?"

"No."

"Well, that's what your actions are saying. I really would hate for people to think you were a mean kid."

He was quiet the rest of the class period.

One time a five year old came up to me and said, "Wow! Your butt is really big!" Of course I was peeved at his parents for not teaching him how to be polite, but I really wasn't mad at him. It wasn't said because he wanted to hurt my feelings, it was said because he made an observation. As we get older we should learn not to put our foot in our mouths or we should learn that it's best to leave things unsaid. I try my darndest to not say something I don't mean. Believe me if I insult you, nine times out of ten it is a deliberate strike.

My dad used to always comment on my mom's weight. He would say things like, "When you lose about twenty pounds we can go to the beach." This used to infuriate me. Why would he say that? One day I was so sick of it I asked him point blank, "Why do you say things like that? What are you trying to achieve?" He looked at me like he wanted to kill me, and said, "Your momma needs to lose weight, she's too fat! I'm trying to help her." I said, "Well it's not working, try another approach asshole!" (Yes, I totally meant to call him an asshole.) I don't believe my dad's intent was to make my mom lose weight at all. I believe it was to be mean and spiteful, which is pointless. Anyone can be mean, but what is the point?

Tonight, I got into an argument with someone who I was just trying to help not spend an exorbitant amount of money on an engagement ring. He actually called me a joke, stupid and dumb. I asked him, "What are you trying to achieve by calling me that?"

"Nothing," He replied. "You're just pissing me off!"

"Well," I said, "Why didn't you just say ,'hey you're pissing me off?'" Why hurl insults?"

"It doesn't matter." He answered, "That's just me."

"It does matter if your intent was to be malicious."

"Who cares, they're just words!" He yelled.

"Well, then," I said. "I guess your words are pointless."

In our justice system, when a person is the cause of someone's death or injury, intent is taken into consideration. Capital murder is different from second degree manslaughter with good reason. Even though laywers try to work the system and find loopholes when it comes to getting their clients off, the fact remains that our laws are set up to take these things into account.

Judging intent is not always so black and white. How many times have we heard, "I never meant to hurt you?" Well, duh! They did hurt you. In this case I always say, "What did you mean to do? Did you mean to be negligent of my feelings?" In this case the intent may not have been to directly hurt, but it was to disregard the feelings of another. I truly believe if we look at things from this point of view, many disagreements will fly out the window. How many times have we heard of people getting shot at on the freeway because someone had the audacity to cut them off? What about kids getting in fights in school because somebody stepped on their new Jordans? How many times do you tell someone something mean for the hell of it? Is it pointless?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-03T12:08:13-05:00

My choice for the day is a funk song that actually spawned another 80's rap hit. This artist was like a funk juggernaut in the era of spandex. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is...

Super Freak

by Rick James

M.C. Hammer sampled "Super Freak" on his hit song "You Can't Touch This"

She's a very kinky girl
The kind you don't take home to mother
She will never let your spirits down
Once you get her off the street, ow girl
She likes the boys in the band
She says that I'm her all-time favorite
When I make my move to her room it's the right time
She's never hard to please
{Refrain}
That girl is pretty wild now
The girl's a super freak
The kind of girl you read about
In new-wave magazine
That girl is pretty kinky
The girl's a super freak
I really love to taste her
Every time we meet
She's all right, she's all right
That girl's all right with me, yeah
She's a super freak, super freak
She's super-freaky, yow
Super freak, super freak

Comedian Dave Chappelle as Rick James

Click here to listen to a sample of Super Freak

Dave Chappelle, Say it isn't so!

myclette — 2005-08-03T07:08:05-05:00

According to Chappelle Show actor Charlie Murphy, The Chappelle show is 'over'. Article - Chappelle's Show Is 'Done,' Murphy Says

"F**k yo couch n**ga!"

Whuuuuaaaat!!!!??

Dave vs. Godzilla

Samuel L. Jackson Beer, "It'll gitcha DRUNK!"

Another OKCupid Quiz

myclette — 2005-08-04T01:08:04-05:00

The Preferrer
You are 62% non-critical of a guy's and/or woman's appearance.

You may prefer that a person dress a certain way or really want a great feature or two on them, but sometimes that can be all it takes for you to drop your jaw at the way someone looks. Take lead singer of Evanescence Amy Lee for example. She has some modest curves and a semi goth thing going on. For those of you into men, perhaps lead singer of Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, has a bit of the bad boy image you've been looking for.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 62% on non-critical

Link: The Importance of Looks Test written by Renegade_Master on OkCupid Free Online Dating

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-08-04T12:08:36-05:00

Aww, the poor guy in this song finds out that his innocent childhood crush is featured in a 'girly magazine'. It made his blood run cold. Nah, Nah, nanah, Nah, Nahhh. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

Centerfold

by the J. Geils Band

Does she walk? Does she talk?
Does she come complete?
My homeroom homeroom angel
Always pulled me from my seat

She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain

Years go by I'm lookin' through a girly magazine
And there's my homeroom angel on the pages in-between

CHORUS:
My blood runs cold
My memory has just been sold
My angel is the centerfold
Angel is the centerfold
(Repeat)

Click here to listen to a sample of Centerfold

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-05T11:08:47-05:00

Oooooh baby, baby! This song takes me back middle school. Asymetrical hair cuts, door knocker earrings and big stoopid gold chains! This female rap group came on the scene when rap was still a "Boy's Club". The 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS....

Push It

by Salt N Pepa

Oooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby
Oooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby

Get up on this!

Ow! Baby!
Salt and Pepa's here!

[Now wait a minute, y'all
This dance ain't for everybody
Only the sexy people
So all you fly mothers, get on out there and dance
Dance, I said!]

Salt and Pepa's here, and we're in effect
Want you to push it, babe
Coolin' by day then at night working up a sweat
C'mon girls, let's go show the guys that we know
How to become number one in a hot party show
Now push it

Ah, push it - push it good
Ah, push it - push it real good
Ah, push it - push it good
Ah, push it - p-push it real good

Click here to listen to a sample of Push it

I'm the Trickster!

myclette — 2005-08-05T07:08:47-05:00

As you may or may not know, I love playing practical jokes. I'm notorious for pulling pranks on unsuspecting victims (usually family members.) Here are some of my most famous practical jokes.

Watch out for the Greys!

My little sister was and still is a brat and a half. She couldn't help but sabotage all of my school projects or sneak into my room and take or break my stuff. One day I had some fluorescent paper and some glow-in-the-dark paper for a school project I was working on. Of course my little sister went into my room and helped herself to my supplies! I was furious, especially when I got the "Now, Myclette you sister looks up to you and wants to emulate you." spiel.

My sister and I loved scary movies, but the one creature that scared her the most was the Grey alien. I don't know why, but she found Greys horrifying. My trickster juices started bubbling so I constructed a Grey face out of my fluorescent paper and used the glow in the dark paper for the eyes. I taped the face to the wall facing my bedroom door and turned off the light. I knew she would sneak in there again. About an hour later we heard a shriek and my sister barrelling down the stairs. I almost broke a rib laughing. My parents weren't amused (my dad was secretly amused, but he had to be stern). I was grounded, but damn it, it was worth it.

Go, Go Power Rangers!

When my little brother was about seven he was crazy about the Power Rangers. He was taking Kung Fu at the time and he would watch the show and analyze the moves. He would praise the real moves and trash the "made up" moves. I think he even dressed as the Red Ranger for Halloween.

Anyway, Sprite was doing a Power Rangers promotional campaign. It simply had a picture of the Power Rangers on the can. Of course, my brother begged my mom to buy a case. Out of boredom, I put some red food coloring in my Sprite. My brother saw me drinking red soda and asked, "Whatchu drinkin'?

"Sprite." I answered

"Nuh uh! That ain't Sprite, it's red!" Now the trickster in me rared its head.

"Oh yeah, it's the Red Power Ranger Sprite." I replied.

"Really?" My brother flew to the pantry to get himself a Sprite. He quickly poured some in a cup.

"Hey!" he whined, "Mine is clear!"

"Hmmm. You have to wait a few seconds." I said. He waited a few seconds and nothing happened. I could hardly contain myself. "Well, I said, I guess you got the White Ranger! Cool! Isn't he the leader?"

"Oh yeah!" My brother said, and bounced off to play with his friends.

The next day, I put blue food coloring in my Sprite.

"Look J.B! I got the Blue Ranger." I said

"Cool! I keep gettting the White Ranger." My brother lamented.

A few days later and after my brother's 15th can of Sprite, he was totally frustrated.

"Me and my friends keep getting the stupid White Ranger." He pouted. Finally I let him off the hook,

"J.B., I was putting food coloring in my Sprite, the Sprites aren't colored. I tricked you!"

"MOMMMMMMMM!!!!"

We still laugh about it to this day.

The Little Blue Pill

When I moved into my own apartment, our family doctor's office got our addresses confused after I had a routine check up. They assumed our whole family moved to my address and they even changed my parent's phone number to my new phone number in their records. We tried to get this straightened out, but in the meantime, anytime someone went to the doctor, I would get messages to confirm appointments or even test results on my answering machine. So it was common for me to relay these messages to my parents.

One day, the nurse called and said that the doctor had approved my dad's request to change his prescription to Lipitor and it would be ready at the pharmacy. I was going to go to my parent's house for dinner and the trickster whispered in my ear.

We were all sitting around eating and enjoying our meal. Finally I said, "Dad, the doctor's office called and said that the doctor approved your prescription for Viagra. You can go and pick it up at the pharmacy." Everyone stopped eating and my mom's mouth flew open.

"VI - A-GRUH"! My dad roared. (You have to imagine Foghorn Leghorn saying 'viagra') I could hardly hold it together.

"Sike! I'm just joking. He said he changed your prescription to Lipitor and you can pick it up at the pharmacy." He laughed. Mom looked very relieved.

The Biology Test From H-E-Double Hockey Sticks! (Hell)

Ah, April Fool's Day. It can be a terror for teachers if it happens to fall on a school day. Not for me -- that trickster just rises up and takes over with a vengence. This time I had to plan this joke a few weeks ahead. A couple of years ago, I had a Biology I class, but no Biology II class. I told my students two weeks prior that they would have a test on Wednesday (or whatever day April 1st fell on, I can't remember).

For the first page of the test, I used the normal test that would come from the Biology I book discussing the subject matter. However, for the rest of the test I used the more advanced and in depth Biology II book. It was the same stuff over the cell parts, but much more complicated. It focused more on the bio-chemistry of cells. They flew threw the first page of the test. Struggled through the second page of the test, and had no clue what was going on when they got to the third page. After watching the students sigh and scratch their heads in confusion, I said please turn to page 4 of your test. Page 4 read:

APRIL FOOL'S!!! YOU'VE BEEN HAD BY THE BEST. PLEASE USE THE REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD TO STUDY FOR YOUR REAL TEST ON TOMORROW! They couldn't believe it. They laughed for about 10 minutes.

"Aww, Mrs. L! That was cold" one student exclaimed.

Those students still talked about that prank the next year.

Oh, Woe Is Me!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-07T11:08:54-05:00

Oh Fiddle sticks! I don't wanna go back to work! Back to paper work, lesson plans, classroom observations, "he's looking at me!", back talk from kids, conduct cuts, pretests, retests, post-tests, standardized tests, chalk dust, chalk dust on my butt, "I forgot my homework", parents whining, parents complaining, parents not returning calls, 30 minute lunches, and LONG INSERVICE MEETINGS.

My mom retired this year. I'm so jealous!

P.S. Notice I wrote "fiddle sticks". I also have to get back to not cussin'.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-08T06:08:14-05:00

This was one of the first rap songs from this prolific rap trio. It is appropos for the way I'm feeling this morning. It also reminds me of the time I went to Camp Olympia. We drove the camp counselors batty singing...er rapping this song. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......

Hard Times

by Run DMC

R.I.P. Jam Master Jay

Hard times spreading just like the flu
Watch out homeboy, don't let it catch you
P-p-prices go up, don't let your pocket go down
When you got short money you're stuck on the ground
Turn around, get ready, keep your eye on the prize
And be on point for the future shock

Hard times (repeat 2x)

Hard times are coming to your town
So stay alert, don't let them get you down
They tell you times are tough, you hear that times are hard
But when you work for that ace you know you pulled the right card
Hard times got our pockets all in chains
I'll tell you what, homeboy, it don't have my brain
All day I have to work at my peak
Beacuse I need that dollar every day of the week.

Hard times can take you on a natural trip
So keep your balance, and don't you slip
Hard times is nothing new on me
I'm gonna use my strong mentality
Like the cream of the crop, like the crop of the cream
B-b-beating hard times, that is my theme
Hard times in life, hard times in death
I'm gonna keep on fighting to my very last breath

Hard times (repeat 6x)

Click here to listen to a sample of Hard Times

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-09T07:08:34-05:00

This song had a driving beat with a repetitive rhythm. Simple but very effective and memorable. Although this group is a one hit wonder like so many of the groups in the 80's, this song made a lasting impact. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

Let's Go All the Way

by Sly Fox

Sitting with the Thinker trying to work it out
It's a traffic jam of the brain makes you wanna scream and shout
Presidential party no one wants to dance
Looking for a new star to put you in a trance

Lets go all the way
Lets go all the way
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Lets go all the way

Working in a factory eight days a week
Try to make dollar damn what a beat
Cartoon capers happen in reality
Rich man poor man living in fantasy

Lets go all the way
Lets go all the way
Ah ah ah lets go all the way

Click here to listen to a sample of Let's Go All the Way

Yay!!!! It's Cool to Have Pagan Friends

myclette — 2005-08-09T08:08:15-05:00

My best friend environgirl is making me a sachet to help me 'shake dem haters off!' Environgirl and I have known each other for nearly 18 years. She was a fellow bandmember / hellraiser. Clarinet players are trouble, don't let the innocent looks deceive you! Ah, but I digress... *sigh* Good times....good times.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-10T06:08:02-05:00

Hold on to your ten gallon hats people. You're gonna think I'm a couple of sandwiches short of a picnic for choosing this song. I chose this song because 1) The artist is a native Houstonian 2) It reminds me of the days when The Dukes of Hazzard was on t.v. and 3) I actually like the artist and the song. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS....

The Gambler

by Kenny Rogers

On a warm summer’s evenin’ on a train bound for nowhere,
I met up with the gambler; we were both too tired to sleep.
So we took turns a starin’ out the window at the darkness
’til boredom overtook us, and he began to speak.

He said, son, I’ve made a life out of readin’ people’s faces,
And knowin’ what their cards were by the way they held their eyes.
So if you don’t mind my sayin’, I can see you’re out of aces.
For a taste of your whiskey I’ll give you some advice.

So I handed him my bottle and he drank down my last swallow.
Then he bummed a cigarette and asked me for a light.
And the night got deathly quiet, and his face lost all expression.
Said, if you’re gonna play the game, boy, ya gotta learn to play it right.

You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em,
Know when to walk away and know when to run.
You never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table.
There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’s done.

Now ev’ry gambler knows that the secret to survivin’
Is knowin’ what to throw away and knowing what to keep.
’cause ev’ry hand’s a winner and ev’ry hand’s a loser,
And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

So when he’d finished speakin’, he turned back towards the window,
Crushed out his cigarette and faded off to sleep.
And somewhere in the darkness the gambler, he broke even.
But in his final words I found an ace that I could keep.

You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em,
Know when to walk away and know when to run.
You never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table.
There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’s done.

Click here to listen to a sample of The Gambler

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-11T08:08:12-05:00

Today's song is about a woman still pining away for her lover. Apparently he's some sort of a sailor. This song was requested by my cutie patootie friend, callmeroger . The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......

The Captain of Her Heart

by Double

It was way past midnight
And she still couldn't fall asleep.

This night the dream was leaving
She tried so hard to keep.

And with the new day's dawning
She felt it drift away.
Not only for a cruise
not only for a day

Too long ago, too long apart
She couldn't wait another day for
The captain of her heart.

As the day came up, she made a stop.
She stopped waiting another day for
The captain of her heart.

Click here to listen to a sample of Captain of Her Heart

Hanging with my Homegirl

myclette — 2005-08-12T01:08:28-05:00

Today was a full day for me. After work, I had to pick up my three nieces because they will be spending the next two days with me. My daughter was thrilled of course and I decided to take the girls to Piccadilly's (a Luby's type restaurant ) for dinner. You can't beat $.99 kid's meal Thursdays! My most bestest friend environgirl wanted to come along and we all had a great time.

After we ate, I dropped the girls off at my house so they could stay with my hubby while I took Environgirl back home. On the way to her new apartment we decided to take detour and head out to a local smoke / "toy store". Of course we spent most of our time giggling and being goofy. Honestly, some of the merchandise is outrageous! We peroused the toy section while I explained to her why some dildos are illegal to sell in Texas. Basically if the dildo is made to look realistic, then it is illegal. The other bullet shaped ones can be sold as "massagers" therefore they are not illegal. Yes, that is one dumb law!

Legal in Texas Illegal in Texas

Anyway, the salesperson showed us a new toy that was on the market. It looked too intense to me! I told the saleslady, "Whoa! That one will make you late to work everyday! You'd be like 'Yeah, hello boss? I'm calling in today...'" She and Environgirl laughed hysterically.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-12T07:08:26-05:00

This duo is one of my favorite duos of all time. It was difficult for me to chose the song this morning! In the 70's and 80's they seemed to come out with hit after hit. Narrowing it down to their hits in the 80's didn't make the choice any easier, so I figured I'd go with a title that fits the way I've been feeling lately. Plus, this song has a KICK ASS bass line The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

I Can't Go for That

(No Can Do)

by Hall & Oats Click here to listen to a sample of I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)

Easy, ready, willing, overtime
Where does it stop
Where do you dare me
To draw the line
You've got the body
Now you want my soul
Don't even think about it
Say, no go
I, I-I, I 'll do anything
That you want me to do
Yeah, I, I-I, I'll do almost anything
That you want me too, ooh
Yeah

But I can't go for that, nooo
(No)
No can do
I can't go for that, nooo
(No)
No can do
I can't go for that, nooo
(No)
No can do
I can't go for that
Can't go for that
Can't go for that
Can't go for that

Blognapped from arpsdy

myclette — 2005-08-12T07:08:36-05:00

If there was such a thing as "Take Your Fellow Blogger to Work Day," which Mindsayer would you want to take you? That's easy it would be arhpsdy because she flies the friendly skies!
Who would be your favorite professor at either "University of Mindsay" or "Mindsay A&M University?" krommos , or midnightfriend orsandiquill. They're really, REALLY smart.
Which Mindsayer are you politically diametrically opposed to almost all the time but s/he still remains on your Friends list?tootboy who is still cool beans and sometimes champy.
If you could house-sit for any Mindsayer, who would it be? Probably sojourner because she has pretty pictures of her home and the land.
If you were to get arrested for committing a crime, which Mindsay member would you want in your jail cell? it would probably be environgirl because we would definitely have each other's back.
Which three of the "top Mindsay tags" do you connect with the least? I don't know what any of the top mindsay tags are... I rarely if ever use them...
Who from Mindsay would you want to visit -- but just to use his/her home as a free hotel near some exotic location? New York isn't exactly exotic, but I wouldn't mind house sitting for justajournaler.
Of the people who have you listed as a "friend" on Mindsay, how many of them have the letter "x" in their blog name? Yep, valentinaxxx
How many Mindsayers do you recognize on the "Recent Updates" list? I didn't look at the "recent updates" list.

The Spin Doctors Are Working Overtime

myclette — 2005-08-13T12:08:29-05:00

Every once in a while the conspiracy theorist in me rears her paranoid head. She's speaking loud and clear to me today.

The gas and oil prices are at the highest they've ever been today. In Houston, regular gas is about $2.36 / gal. We can expect higher gas bills this winter also
The president's approval rating is taking a dive.
More people are becoming opposed to the war in Iraq.

The spin doctors spin their magical yarn and:

Audio files of the 9/11 attacks are released.

These guys are incredible.

Woman's Sex Appeal Quiz

myclette — 2005-08-13T11:08:30-05:00

Sufficiently Sexy
You scored 69%!

60%-79%

You are very sexy!

It would seem though that you may come across as too strong and too sure of yourself, or that you don't come across as sure enough at times. You have sex appeal though and I'm sure that you get noticed, but don't be afraid to be alluring sometimes, just not in a trashy way. Be aware of your non-physical qualities.

The Interested In This Aussie Test

The Match The Actors To The Movie Test

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 0% on Sex Appeal

Link: The Ultimate Sex Appeal For Women Test written by aussierick on Ok Cupid

My Baby's Growing Up.

myclette — 2005-08-14T08:08:43-05:00

I'm getting my daughter's things together for her first day of public school. I've been labeling and crying -- shopping and tearing up. I'm a nervous wreck because she has to ride the daycare bus to and from school. She has to ride the daycare bus because I have to be at work before she does and her school day is over at 2:45. I don't get off work until at least 3:30! I'm glad my husband will be able to leave for work later tomorrow so he can take her to school on the first day. I have to miss it, but I know he will take good pictures.

This leads me to my resentment. Back in the 1800's teachers were not allowed to get married or have a family. If the teacher decided to get married she had to resign. I thought this was stupid until this year. I feel that lately I spend more time with other people's children than with my own. Going to my daughter's open house for her new school made this point even clearer. They were asking for volunteers and parent involvement and all I could do was think to myself "Damn, I have to work." I'm sure women who have other professions feel like they don't spend enough time with their children, but it is more of a slap in the face to a person whose job it is to educate and sometimes nurture other people's children. What about my child? Sometimes when I get home from work I'm so tired I can hardly form a sentence.

My mom retired from teaching this year. I remember feeling jealous that my mom was not able to be a room mother or attend parent / teacher conferences. I was jealous when she would talk about a student that she really liked. When I was in middle school, I was a latch key kid. Both of my parents got home later than I did. Now I wonder how they felt about that. I wonder if my mother had the same resentment I have now.

I asked a couple of co-workers who have grown children how they dealt with teaching and motherhood. They said they didn't work until their children were in high school. Another co-worker said that she regretted not spending a lot of time with her child and she wasn't even a teacher then. However, she said she could definitely understand why it would be more of a problem if she had been a teacher. She did tell me to look on the bright side - at least we'd have all of the same holidays off.

Another reason why this will be hard is because my husband works out-of-town three days a week. He drives from Houston to Beaumont every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sometimes if he has to work late for clients, he spends the night there. (His father lives in Port Arthur which is only 18 miles away from Beaumont.) I totally have a new found respect for single parents. Those three days a week when my husband is at work was hard enough when my child was in daycare, but it will probably be even harder when she's in school. Now, I'm wrestling with the decision of whether to work part-time or not. What do you think?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-15T06:08:31-05:00

The title of the song for today wraps up how most of us probably feel this morning. I also really like this group's industrial / new wave sound. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

Blue Monday

by New Order

How does it feel to treat me like you do?
When you've your hands upon me
And told me who you are
I thought I was mistaken
I thought I heard your words
Tell me, how do I feel
Tell me now, How do I feel

Those who came before me
Lived through their vocations
From the past until completion
They'll turn away no more
And I still find it so hard
To say what I need to say
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
Just how I should feel today

I see a ship in the harbor
I can and shall obey
But if it wasn't for your misfortune
I'd be a heavenly person today
And I thought I was mistaken
And I thought I heard you speak
Tell me how do I feel
Tell me now, how should I feel

Click here to listen to a sample of Blue Monday

My First Day at Work With the Kids - My Baby's First Day of School.

myclette — 2005-08-15T11:08:28-05:00

Well, my first day back with the kids was ok. I had one jive turkey try to test me, but he should have known better -- he had me last year. I got tired around 5th period. I'm going to have to stay focused because I'm actually teaching three different science classes. I'm teaching 6th grade general science, Biology and Remedial Biology / Life Science. They all have different books. I'm afraid if I'm really tired one day, I'll be talking about cellular division with my 6th grade general science class.

My daughter had a great first day of school. She was so excited, she couldn't eat breakfast this morning. My husband got to drop her off and take pictures of her on her first day. She looked adorable in her little uniform. (excuse me for a sec) *sniff, sniff* I'm getting a little choked up as I type this. Anyway, she bought home some more papers for me to sign and she got a happy face note! Let's hope she continues to get happy face notes.

I'm still kind of sad about my falling out with my ex-friend. It's always sad when you end friendships because there is always a feeling of betrayal and breech of trust that accompanies ending a friendship. It's not like when you break up with someone and decide, "Hey, let's just be friends." I still feel like I did the right thing in cutting things off. You can't be friends with someone who doesn't respect you or your right to have a different opinion. I guess it's also sad because I never thought I could feel total disgust for him. Oh well, life goes on.

P.S. Am I the only one who doesn't like the way Mindsay is doing the tags and top blogs now? I liked the old way much better.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-16T07:08:00-05:00

New Order is so nice that I had to do them twice! This song reminds me of the Westbury High School homecoming dance. Environgirl and I used to get our dance on to this song! The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is .....

Bizarre Love Triangle

by New Order

Every time i think of you
I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine but it's a problem I find
Living a life that I can't leave behind
There's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of a fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes
And it's what nobody knows
While every day my confusion grows
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You'll say the words that I can't say

I feel fine and I feel good
I'm feeling like I never should
Whenever I get this way, I just don't know what to say
Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday
I'm not sure what this could mean
I don't think you're what you seem
I do admit to myself
That if I hurt someone else
Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be
Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You'll say the words that I can't say

click here to listen to a sample of Bizarre Love Triangle

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-08-17T06:08:11-05:00

The band featured today is actually a protegé band of Prince's. These guys knew how to bring down the house so well that it was rumored that Prince was actually jealous of his own creation. Producer Jimmy Jam was the keyboardist for this band. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is...

Jungle Love

by The Time

ching U
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Said I, I'm a little dangerous
Girl, I'd love 2 show ya (show ya)

My jungle love, yeah
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Jungle love
Girl, I'd love 2 show ya (show ya)

U - U've got a pretty car
I think I wanna drive it (drive it)
I ain't playin', said I drive a little dangerous
Take U 2 my crib, rip U off ... huh! (Jungle love)

Look out, oh!
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Oh, jungle love, yeah
Girl, I'd love 2 show ya (show ya)

Come on baby, where's your guts?
U wanna make love or what?

I wanna take U 2 my cage
Lock U up and hide the key
U on..only get water, baby
Cuz if U're hungry, take a bite of me

Oh, jungle love, yes
Think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Hey, jungle love, mmm
Girl, I'd love 2 show ya (show ya)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, jungle love, oh!
I think I wanna know ya (know ya)
Jungle love
Girl, I... I think I wanna, I think I wanna file my nails (Show ya)

Hey Jesse
N..now Jerome, yes!
Check it out!

Click here to listen to a sample of Jungle Love

So You Think You Can Dance??

myclette — 2005-08-17T11:08:59-05:00

Me doing the splits. I vow I'm going to be able to do this again!

Tonight I watched the show "So You Think You Can Dance?" on the FOX network. I really enjoyed the show and it bought back memories. The first thing I remembered was how sensitive dancers are! I remember during recitals dancers would put on a good performance then fall apart backstage because they missed a ball-change in the second eight count of the routine. The second thing it reminded me of was how limber and agile I used to be. I was always a big girl, but I was very limber and I could move better than the little 85 lb weaklings. Now I wake up stiff and creak every other step.

I want to get back in tune with my body. I'm not really concerned about losing X amount of pounds, I just want to get back to the point where I can do a decent grand jetté or an effortless double turn. The last dance performance I did was last February. The rehearsals were murder! My mind knew how to execute the moves, but my body had a different idea. I felt like I took a beating everyday, but I enjoyed every sore muscle of it. I want to find a jazzercise class that's close by. Who knows, maybe once I'm in decent enough shape I can join a jazz or hip-hop class. My knees aren't nearly as strong as they used to be, but I know they can get better. Watch out now, I may be chaussé'ing your way!

Pictures of my last dance performance from the production of Urban Aphrodite

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-08-18T07:08:00-05:00

Today's song was written by Prince and originally released on his 1979 album "For You". However, the 1984 remake of the song was more popular and had a memorable intro done by rapper Melly Mel. The 80' SONG OF THE DAY is...

I Feel For You

by Chaka Khan

Melle mel:
Chaka, chaka, chaka, chaka khan
Chaka khan, chaka khan, chaka khan
Chaka khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, chaka khan
Let me rock you, that’s all I wanna do
Chaka khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, chaka khan
Let me rock you, let me feel for you
Chaka khan let me tell you what I wanna do
Do you feel for me, the way I feel for you
Chaka khan let me tell you what I wanna do
I wanna love you, wanna hug you, wanna squeeze you too
Let me take you in my arms
Let me fill you with my charms, chaka
’cause you know that I’m the one to keep you warm
Chaka, I’ll make you more than just a physical dream
I wanna rock you, chaka
Baby, cause you make me wanna scream
Let me rock you, rock you

Baby, baby, when I look at you
I get a warm feeling inside
There’s something about the things you do
That keeps me satisfied

I wouldn’t lie to you, baby
It’s mainly a physical thing
This feeling that I got for you, baby
Makes me wanna sing

Chorus:
I feel for you
I think I love you
I feel for you
I think I love you

Click here to listen to a sample of I Feel For You

Blah, Whine, Bitch and Moan

myclette — 2005-08-18T11:08:37-05:00

Today was a long day. After work I had to come home and take a nap because I was exhausted. Luckily, my dad said he would pick up my kiddo since my husband is in Beaumont tonight. I hate when he has to stay overnight. He always wakes me up with a cup of coffee and even irons my clothes because he knows I'm practically useless in the morning. Tomorrow I'll need to pray to the Lord above to get me to my kid's daycare bus and my job on time. I'll have to leave the house at 6:50 am!

Anyway, after my nap I had to go back to work and participate in an Open House for the parents. I had to do two skits. I originally only had one skit to do, but one of the teachers couldn't make it and I ended up having to wing her part in her skit. Of course, I was FABULOUS. Then I was put on the spot to make an announcement about the Speech Club. In a previous post, I ranted about how I wasn't going to do the Speech Club this year because I'm only one person and not a machine. My boss caught me off guard and I had to announce that we will be having a speech club after school. Son of a Bitch!

Hopefully I'll be able to fall asleep quicker tonight. I hate insomnia! It's so inconvienent!

Another Stolen Survey

myclette — 2005-08-19T07:08:34-05:00

Blognabbed from radiantredhead

Name Four Bad Habits That You Have:

1. Being Lazy

2. Spending too much time on the computer
3. Being Late
4. procrastinating

Name Four Things You Wish You Had:

1. A winning megamillions lottery ticket.

2. A high metabolism.

3. A new car

4. My own room -- My husband has his office / fortress of solitude and my daughter has her room. I can only be alone in the Loo.

Name Four Scents You Love:

1. Lavander

2. White tea

3. AVON's Peony Soft Musk

4. AVON's Treselle

Name Four People That Know You the Best:

1. environgirl

2. My husband

3. My Daughter

4. Me

Name Four Things You’d Never Wear:

1. super high heels

2. Birkenstocks

3. A tube top

4. socks with sandals

Name Four Things You Are Thinking about Now:

1. My Bed

2. How I could retire this year

3. Sex

4. Kinky Sex

Name Four Things That You Have Done Today:

1. Gone to work

2. Blogged

3. Talked to my best friend

4. Public Speaking

Name the Last Four Things You Have Bought:

1. School uniforms

2. lightly salted almonds

3. clothes for work

4. two beautiful royal blue slabs of sodalite from Ebay

Name Four Bands/Groups Most People Don’t Know You Like:

1. The Pussycat Dolls

2. Bowling For Soup

3. Backstreet Boys

4. Hootie and the Blowfish

Name Four Drinks You Regularly Drink:

1. orange juice
2. lemonade
3. coffee

4. water

First Grade Teacher’s Name?:

Mrs. Manning

Last Words You Said: Take it easy

Last Song You Sang?: A song I made up called "Gone".

Last Person You Hugged?: My Kiddo and my little niece

Last Thing You Laughed At?:

A goofy video on kered 's blog

Last Time You Said ‘I Love You’:

last night

Last Time You Cried:

A few days after my Granny's funeral (July 24th)

What’s in your CD player?:

Duran Duran's Greatest Hits

What Color Socks Are You Wearing?:

Pink and purple.

What’s Under Your Bed?:

Probably Jimmy Hoffa's remains

What Time Did You Wake Up Today?:

Too damn early 5:15 A.M.

Current taste?:

Bitter

Current Hair?:

Dark brown, curly afro.

Current Clothes?:

Black capri pants and a red, black and white striped shirt.

Current Annoyance:

Waking up early

Current Longing?:

I want to see Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire in concert. I won't be able to though! :(

Current Desktop Picture?:

Family portrait

Current Worry?:

That I will find another wrinkle or gray hair.

Current Hate?:

My metabolism and attitude toward exercise.

Favorite Physical Feature of The Opposite Sex?:

Arms, butt, eyes and lips

Last CD You Bought:

Duran Duran's Greatest Hits

Favorite Place To Be:

At home in bed

Least Favorite Place?:

Work...the dentist is a close second

If You Could Play An Instrument?:

I play two instruments, but I wish I could play piano or bass guitar.

Favorite Color?:

I like many colors

Do You Believe In An Afterlife?:

yes I believe you will either go to heaven or hell after you die

How Tall Are You?:

5'4"

Current Favorite Word/Saying:

righteous!

Favorite Season:

fall

One Person from Your Past You Wish You Could Go Back and Talk To:

Granny and a guy from my Sunday School class who comitted suicide.

Favorite Day:

Any day I don't have to work.

Where would you like to go?:

Martinique

What Is Your Career Going to Be Like?:

I want to be a writer, I like teaching, but we are so overworked!

How Many Kids Do You Want:

I already have 2, one is actually my husband. The other I gave birth to.

Favorite Car:

Ford Cobra

A Random Lyric (this counts as my 'Random song quote'):
"Back den' didn't won't me. Now I'm hot, dey all on me."

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-19T07:08:53-05:00

Today's song comes from another one of Prince's protegés. This performer is a talented percussionist who Prince convinced to come to the forefront. I remember everyone in my band class trying to play the melody of this song. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS......

Glamorous Life

by Sheila E.

She wears a long fur coat of mink
Even in the summer time
Everybody knows from the coy little wink
The girl's got a lot on her mind

She's got big thoughts, big dreams
And a big brown Mercedes sedan
What I think this girl
She really wants
Is to be in love with a man

She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love
It ain't much

She saw him standing in the section marked
If you have to ask you can't afford it lingerie
She threw him bread and said make me scream
In the dark what could he say

Boys with small talk and small minds
Really don't impress me in bed
She said, I need a man's man, baby
Diamonds and furs
Love would only conquer my head

She wants to lead the glamorous life
She don't need a man's touch
She wants to lead the glamorous life
Without love
It ain't much.....

Click here to listen to a sample of Glamorous Life

How Weird Are You?

myclette — 2005-08-19T10:08:30-05:00

I think some people think I'm a bit weirder than this. Then again, I always do test well

You Are 20% Weird

Not enough to scare other people... But sometimes you scare yourself.

How Weird Are You?

A Sistah's Tired as Hell!

myclette — 2005-08-20T04:08:28-05:00

My first week back to work was exhausting. First, I haven't quite gotten back to a decent sleep schedule so getting up a 5:00 AM is brutal. Next, I had the anxiety of sending my little divette to her first week of public school. Then, there was the getting used to my all boy class. This is the second year in a row where I've had all boys. I am already tired of sound effects and fart jokes. Why do boys make weird sounds all the time? It's either laser gun sounds, machine gun sounds or fart sounds. Finally, I have to face the fact that I need to get into shape. I'm not a teenager or in my early twenties anymore. I'm only 32, but believe me, you start to feel the difference.

I've been reading this futuristic romance novel called, "The Challenge" by Susan Kearney. The love / sex scenes are !!! They made me want to attack my husband! Of course since he had to work late Thursday and Friday and I had to work late on Thursday at our school's open house and Friday at the church from 6:30 - 9:30, we were both too exhausted to get it started. Sometimes the mind is willin' but the body ain't dealin'. Miss Divette is goin' to her grandma's this afternoon so you know what that means folks! Yep! More sleep! (Just kidding!)

I just got through looking at the movie Drumline for the umpteenth time. That movie seriously keeps it real. It reminds me of when I was in marching band. My daughter gets embarassed because I geek out and start talking about being drum major and I start showing her marching drills and moves. She likes to take out the snare drum I bought her and play when the halftime scenes come on. She's pretty good. Maybe she'll be the next Sheila E. Hubby was impressed with my booty shaking rendition of the drill team routines. I guess I won't be getting much sleep while my daughter's away after all.

Guess What I'm Feeling Today! (Google Image Search)

myclette — 2005-08-20T11:08:54-05:00

I haven't done this in a while, but I'm going to google my emotions. Try to figure out how I'm feeling today. No cheating! :D

Ramblings and Musings.

myclette — 2005-08-22T12:08:52-05:00

Today is Sunday and I'm preparing to eke out another week. I can't wait until Christmas / winter break! Gawd sometimes I really hate this working and having responsibilities crap! I miss the days of being able to drop everything and go where I want and do what I want. Now, I have to find a babysitter, see if hubby is willing to go with me and if he isn't willing see if he is willing to watch the kiddo and give up the credit card! :P

My god daughters went home today. I'm going to miss them terribly. They really helped to cheer my mom up after her mother died. They stayed with us for an entire month but, we still hate to see them to go.

Yesterday, I realized Granny has been gone for a month. I really missed her today! I got into an argument with my spoiled brat of a sister. I was trying to explain the woes of the first child, particularly if the first child is female. The female first child has to deal with the most crap. My sister feels that she put up with just as much as I did. I BEG TO DIFFER! My grandmother was the first child so she was always able to empathize with me. I miss that. I still have this empty feeling that seems to accompany me everywhere I go. I don't feel much sadness -- just emptiness. I don't know if it is just because of Granny's passing or because I have cut ties with a long-time friend or both.

Environgirl is presently at the Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire concert at the Cynthia Woods Pavillion. She's enjoying her lawn seats and has called me twice so I could hear "Shining Star" and "September". I told her to call me when Chicago does "Does Anyone Know What Time it Is". Of course, I didn't go to the concert because I was worried about not being able to wake up in the morning and get my daughter and me ready for school and work in the morning. Responsibility sucks.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-22T07:08:21-05:00

This song about a sadistic German government official was originally recorded by the German pop star Falco, but it became more popular when it was recorded by this one hit wonder group. The song is actually considered to be one of the first rap songs to come out of Europe. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......

Der Kommissar

by After the Fire

Zwei, drei, vier
One, two, three
Its easy to see
But its not that I don't care so
'Cause I hear it all the time
But they never let you know
On the TV and the radio
She was young her heart was pure
But every night is bright she got
She said sugar is sweet
She come rappin' to the beat
Then I knew that she was hot

She was singin'
Don't turn around, uh-oh
Der Kommissar's in town, uh-oh
You're in his eye
And you'll know why
The more you live
The faster you will die

Alles klar, Herr Kommissar
Click here to listen to a sample of Der Kommissar

Damnation, It's Hotter Than the Devil's Piss Out There!

myclette — 2005-08-22T08:08:55-05:00

Good Gawd! Can it get any hotter? Today the average high was about 98 degrees -- figure in the heat index and it got up to about 107! Humidity sucks. This is another reason why I can't wait until fall, which in Houston is only a two week season. It doesn't start cooling down until mid-November. Last year I went to the Renaissance Festival on the weekend before Halloween. It was about 92 degrees that day. The Festival workers were in shock. The next weekend it when I went again, it wasn't much cooler. I always tell my Northern friends, "It's not that we can't stand cold weather, it's just that when it's been over 90 degrees for five months then it suddenly drops down to 65, it takes a person time to adjust." Hell, anyone who lives in Texas will tell you that you can go to work in short sleeves and have to wear a coat by the time it's time to go home.

Anyway, I feel sorry for all of the people in Arizona, Nevada and California who have been suffering, I don't know how you deal with constant tripple digits! That's insane! At least it's a dry heat. Humid heat makes it harder for you to cool off, plus your clothes stick to you and end up looking like a drowned rat. I certainly hope most of the schools had sense enough to not take the kids outside for P.E. or gym today.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-23T07:08:36-05:00

Today's song was actually chosen by Tootboy. This group had a short run in the latter part of the 80's, but they were far from one hit wonders. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

Point of No Return

by Exposé

Common love, seems just like a dream
It's no mystery to me
Fill me within when we're together
Oh baby can't you see
I'd like to feel the passion
To the point of no return
I will be in full reaction
I want to take you in my arms
You're taking me to the point of no return

You're taking me to the point of no return
It's so long, life of denial
The love you give to me
And when you smile
It warms my heart and me
Oh baby can't you see
I like to feel the passion to the point of no return
Oh baby, I will be in full reaction
I want to take you in my arms
You're taking me to the point of no return
You're taking me to the point of no return

Click here to listen to a sample of Point of No Return

Part II to The Neverending Heat: A short rant

myclette — 2005-08-23T05:08:16-05:00

Today, I didn't forget to crack my windows and put my shade up, but guess what. I still couldn't touch my steering wheel!. This is getting ridiculous! My class is in a temporary building and I had to have the air on 65 in order for the room to cool down to a nice 76 degrees. That's it! Tomorrow I'm going to take advantage of the heat and put a couple of potatoes wrapped in foil in the front seat. Shit, I could save time and enjoy the pleasant aroma of baked potatoes on the way home. I may even put a yam or two on the front seat. I'll let ya'll know how they came out tomorrow.

Sad about Sarah 'smileawhile's Departure from Mindsay.

myclette — 2005-08-23T09:08:55-05:00

Today, Sarah who used to blog under the name smileawhile, posted an entry about stereotypes that didn't sit well with another friend and he took it personally. I didn't agree with her posting either, however I still believe she is a great person.

Posts about the War in Iraq, Religion, Race and Abortion are bound to incite differences of opinion. Sarah was afraid all the black people on Mindsay would think she was racists because of her post. Incidently only two black people actually replied to it. I told her that I don't believe she's racist at all, but I guess she didn't get the reply.

Mindsay is a community of many different people and beliefs. Tootboy and I are always at odds because he is a gawdawful Republican Conservative. (Just kidding Toot, you aren't always gawdawful. Champy and I sometimes don't see eye to eye when it comes to religion because he's a hedonist bastard. (I'm joking Champy. You aren't a bastard.) Fairydustings is a sweetheart, but she is pro-life and I am pro-choice. Even though I've gotten into heated debates with some of the people on my friend's list, we still respect each other and try not to take things personally.

I'm sad that Sarah decided to delete her blog. I think she is great person who is NOT RACIST. Even people who are the best of friends disagree with each other. I've been on Mindsay for less than a year and some of my most controversial blogs were about subjects I didn't even think were controversial. The latest controversy surrounded my blog about Tom Cruise's pompus attitude about drugs used to treat depression. I certainly hope to see Sarah blogging again on Mindsay in the future. Mindsay isn't the same without her random musings.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-24T06:08:47-05:00

The song featured to day is by a family act that went multi-platinum in the 80's. The group hailed from the island of Tonga which is about 2000 miles southwest of Hawaii. They had at least eight top ten hits before they disappeared into obscurity. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

Rock It 2 U

by the Jets

Baby, baby, when you called me on the phone today
You sounded frantic when you said, “Come over right away”
Oh, baby, baby, won’t you say what’s on your mind
Ooh, wah
Your TV set is acting up and you don’t understand
You’re so upset because you can’t watch “All My Children” and
You wonder if there’s something I can do for you
Well, all that I can say

Baby, I can rocket 2 u
Honey, the only thing I can do (Oh)
Baby, I can rocket all night (I’ll rock the night away)
One thing I know I can do (I can rocket 2 u, ah)

Don’t call me when your car just can’t go into second gear
Or when your kitchen sink is shooting water in your ear
Oh, baby, baby, I have told you this before
Ooh, wah

Is there a special reason that you just can’t understand
I’m not the one to call when you need a handy man
Unless whatever needs fixing, girl, is you
And I just have to say

Baby, I can rocket 2 u (I can rocket 2 u)
Honey, the only thing I can do (Oh)
Baby, I can rocket all night (I’ll rock the night away)
One thing I know I can do (I can rocket 2 u, yeah)

Click here to listen to a sample of Rock it 2 U

Well Duh!

myclette — 2005-08-24T05:08:05-05:00

Pure Nerd
78 % Nerd, 39% Geek, 43% Dork For The Record: A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia. A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area or subject, often an obscure or difficult one. A Dork is someone who has difficulty with common social expectations/interactions. You scored better than half in all Nerd, earning you the title of: Pure Nerd. The times, they are a-changing. It used to be that being exceptionally smart led to being unpopular, which would ultimately lead to picking up all of the traits and tendences associated with the "dork." No-longer. Being smart isn't as socially crippling as it once was, and even more so as you get older: eventually being a Pure Nerd will likely be replaced with the following label: Purely Successful. Congratulations!

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 90% on nerdiness
You scored higher than 44% on geekosity
You scored higher than 71% on dork points

Link: The Nerd? Geek? or Dork? Test written by donathos on Ok Cupid

Stolen from Silvara

myclette — 2005-08-24T07:08:48-05:00

Much More Emotional

47% SCIENTIFIC INTUITION and

77% EMOTIONAL INTUITION

The graph on the right represents your place in Intuition 2-Space. As you can see, you scored well above average on emotional intuition and about average on scientific intuition.Keep in mind that very few people score high on both! In effect, you can compare your two intuition scores with each other to learn what kind of intuition you're best at. Your emotional intuition is stronger than your scientific intuition.

Your Emotional Intuition score is a measure of how well you understand people, especially their unspoken needs and sympathies. A high score score usually indicates social grace and persuasiveness. A low score usually means you're good at Quake.

Your Scientific Intuition score tells you how in tune you are with the world around you; how well you understand your physical and intellectual environment. People with high scores here are apt to succeed in business and, of course, the sciences.

My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 3% on Scientific
You scored higher than 83% on Interpersonal

Link: The 2-Variable Intuition Test written by jason_bateman on Ok Cupid

The 80's Song of the Day ---- Delayed!

myclette — 2005-08-25T08:08:16-05:00

Due to the fact that I couldn't get my lazy butt up this morning, the 80's SONG OF THE DAY will be posted when I return from work. Sorry :(

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-25T06:08:20-05:00

The 80's Song of the Day is late today because I couldn't get my booty outta bed, so I decided to make it up to you with this booty shakin' song. Three Jewish guys from New York teamed up with producer Rick Rubin and dropped a phenomenal album. It was hard to choose a song from this album, so I chose the one that I used to do a FUNKY FRESH dance routine to with my friend Toinette. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

Brass Monkey

by the Beastie Boys

Brass Monkey that funky Monkey
Brass Monkey junkie
That funky Monkey
Brass..

Got this dance that's more than real
Drink Brass Monkey here's how you feel
You put your left leg down your right leg up
Tilt your head back let's finish the cup
MCA with the bottle D. rocks the can
Adrock gets nice with Charlie Chan
We're offered Moet we don't mind Chivas
Wherever we go we bring the Monkey with us
Adrock drinks three Mike D. is D.
Double R. foots the bill most definitely
I drink Brass Monkey and I rock well
I got a Castle in Brooklyn that's where I dwell

Brass Monkey that funky Monkey
Brass Monkey junkie
That funky Monkey
Brass..

Click here to listen to a sample of Brass Monkey

What's In Youurrrrrr Wallet????????

myclette — 2005-08-25T06:08:40-05:00

Pillaged from andreux

Utinam barbari spatium proprium tuum invadant!

Which Weird Latin Phrase Are You?
brought to you by Quizilla
"May barbarians invade your personal space!"

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-08-26T07:08:32-05:00

I admit that I was a little sweet on one of the members of this group. It must have been his hazel / green eyes. *sigh* Anyway, when people talk about 80's hip hop, I think this group is often overlooked even though they had four songs that hit the top ten list. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY IS.....

The Freaks Come Out at Night

by Whodini

[Chorus]
The freaks come out at night
The freaks come out at night
The freaks come out at night
(the freaks come out)
The freaks come out at night

Discos don't open till after dark
And it ain't till twelve till the party really starts
And I always had to be home by ten
Right before the fun was about to begin
Crowds of people lined up inside and out
Just one reason, to rock the house
But in the day time the streets was clear
You couldn't find a good freak anywhere, 'cause

[Chorus]

Now when freaks get dressed to go out at night
They like to wear leather jackets, chains and spikes
They wear rips and zippers all in their shirts
Real tight pants and fresh mini skirts
All kinds of colors runnin' through their hair
And you could just about find a freak anywhere
But then again, you could know someone all their life
But might not know they're a freak unless you see them at night, 'cause

Click here to listen to a sample of The Freaks Come Out at Night

Perfect Pitch and Bilingual

myclette — 2005-08-27T12:08:11-05:00

One thing I have to say about teaching, especially teaching the type of students I teach, is that it's never dull. Today I had fun testing one of my homeroom students. He is autistic and he is amazing! I always love teaching autistic kids because once they have an emerging talent it is absolutely astounding. One student could do long division in his head. I had another one who could draw an arial view of any place without having to see it from the air. He used to love to draw floor plans and design houses. The student who I was testing today has perfect pitch! I took a xylophone and hid it under my desk so he couldn't see me strike the notes. He guessed every note I played! I also had the radio playing in my room. When a singer would sing a long drawn out note, I'd ask him what note it was. He'd name a note, I'd play what he said it was on the xylophone and it was dead on. Finally the bell rang and he said, "That's a C Mrs. L." Amazing!!!!

I also killed two birds with one stone today. A student whom I've blogged about before( here highlighted in pink) needed a self-esteem boost. I've been hard on him because I know that since his parents don't seem to take much interest in him, he would have to be more self-sufficient and independent. Other teachers who've visited his home to tutor him in the summer have said that the parents are rarely there and the house is like a museum -- very cold and impersonal. This student speaks fluent spanish and is eager to help others. I told him about the nasty attitude the high school students had toward the Spanish teacher. Like most teenagers they thrive on thinking they are better than the teacher. They make fun of her accent and the fact that she sometimes makes grammatical errors when she's speaking. I told them, "Heck, I read your essays everyday and I want to pull my hair out! You were born in this country and you still make grammatical and spelling errors my fifth graders wouldn't make. Let's not even talk about your speech patterns." Then I asked them how many of them spoke two languages fluently. They began to feel ashamed of their behavior. One jerk said he spoke ebonics and laughed (he's white). I said, "You don't even speak that correctly! Believe it or not, ebonics like a lot of slang / ethnic languages and dialects has rules. You speak what you think is ebonics." Of course, being a fool he couldn't shut up so he said,

"Oh yeah? Ya'll say What you is doin'" Then he doubled over in laughter.

"No," I said. "In ebonics the verb "to be" is always before the main verb of a sentence, but is not conjugated the same way it is in Standard English. If you wanted to say it in real ebonics -- since you want to be a smart alec about it, you should have said What IS you doin'." Then the other kids laughed at him and he finally shut his pie hole.

I decided the high school class needed to be brought down a peg and the Spanish teacher needed some relief. What better way to make the arrogant high school class feel like clowns than to have an 11 year come in and be the Spanish teacher's class assistant? My 11 year old needed to feel a sense of purpose and my high school kids needed a serving of humble pie. The 11 year old was so grateful that he kept telling me how honored he was to have the opportunity and how he wouldn't let me down. (Bless his little heart). Of course he will get a grade for it and it would look great in his files.

The Spanish teacher and the director thought it was a stroke of genius. :D He went in there like a pro. He introduced himself in Spanish and told them that he would be tutoring them for 30 mins. everyday. You could have heard a pin drop! The expression on their faces was priceless!

The teacher told me during lunch that before her assistant arrived, two of her worst high school students stood up and apologized to her for their obnoxious behavior. She said they seemed really sincere and gave me a big hug. :) Sometimes I really do RAWK!

P.S. The director decided to hire another part-time teacher so I get a break / naptime now! Yayyyyyyyy!

Cool X-Men Quiz!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-27T01:08:16-05:00

You scored as Rogue. Rogue is a strong but tragic personality. She loves Gambit. Because of her mutant powers, she cannot touch anyone without hurting them. Therefore, she longs for human contact. However, this southern gal's strong personality has allowed her to deal with this. Powers: Absorbs lifeforce and powers by touch, Super strength, and flight

Rogue

80%

Emma Frost

75%

Jean Grey

70%

Gambit

60%

Nightcrawler

50%

Beast

45%

Colossus

35%

Wolverine

35%

Cyclops

30%

Iceman

30%

Storm

20%

Most Comprehensive X-Men Personality Quiz 2.0
created with QuizFarm.com

This Is An Interesting quiz

myclette — 2005-08-27T07:08:07-05:00

I can't wait to see what results Sandyquill , fairydustings and environgirl get. :D

The Cardinal
You scored 57% Cardinal, 23% Monk, 41% Lady, and 45% Knight!

You are the real power behind the throne. No one dares dispute or refuse you. Which is good because that's how you get things done. You are also, however, completely corrupt and highly immoral. This doesn't bother you in the least as you lounge around your rich comfortable surroundings, reveling in wealth and authority.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 87% on Cardinal
You scored higher than 10% on Monk
You scored higher than 42% on Lady
You scored higher than 39% on Knight

Link: The Who Would You Be in 1400 AD Test written by KnightlyKnave on Ok Cupid

Praying for New Orleans

myclette — 2005-08-28T10:08:40-05:00

I'm sending out positive vibes and prayers to all the people of New Orleans and the surrounding areas. I hope you guys stay safe. God Bless!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-29T06:08:57-05:00

I really like this group featured today. Its lead singer has one of the most prolific voices in rock and the groups most famous songs defined the "Power Ballad". The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......

Don't Stop Believin'

by Journey

Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world

She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south detroit
He took the midnight train goin’ anywhere

A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin’ anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

(chorus)

Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to the feelin’
Streetlight people

Click here to listen to a sample of Don't Stop Believin' (the sample isn't that great today, but its the best one I could find at 5:49 a.m. on a Monday morning)

Which War General Are You Most Like

myclette — 2005-08-29T09:08:22-05:00

Genghis Khan
You scored 61 Wisdom, 70 Tactics, 64 Guts, and 44 Ruthlessness!

Genghis Khan was a Mongol conqueror, originally named Temujin. He succeeded his father, Yekusai, as chieftain of a Mongol tribe and then fought to become ruler of a Mongol confederacy. After subjugating many tribes of Mongolia and establishing his capital at Karakorum, Temujin held a great meeting, the khuriltai, at which he accepted leadership of the Mongols and assumed his title. He promulgated a code of conduct and reorganized his armies. He attacked the Jurchen-ruled Chin empire of North China and by 1215 had occupied most of its territory, including the capital, Yenching (now Beijing). From 1218 to 1224 he conquered Turkistan, Transoxania, and Afghanistan and raided Persia and East Europe to the Dnieper River. Genghis Khan ruled one of the greatest land empires the world has ever known. He died while campaigning against the Jurchen, and his vast domains were divided among his sons and grandsons. His wars were marked by ruthless carnage, but Genghis Khan was a brilliant ruler and military leader. Timur was said to be descended from him. Other leaders like yourself include Julius Caesar and Tecumseh Sherman

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 45% on Wisdom
You scored higher than 65% on Tactics
You scored higher than 71% on Guts
You scored higher than 23% on Ruthlessness

Link: The Which Historic General Are You Test written by dasnyds on Ok Cupid

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-30T07:08:19-05:00

This controversial group of the 80's came out with this song to give us some 'uh sexual pointers. The video for this song was deemed too homoerotic for MTV so they had to shoot another less offensive video. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

RELAX

by Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Oh oh
Wee-ell-Now!

Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
When you want to come

Relax don't do it
When you want to to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Come-oh oh oh

But shoot it in the right direction
Make making it your intention-ooh yeah
Live those dreams
Scheme those schemes
Got to hit me
Hit me
Hit me with those laser beams

I'm coming
I'm coming-yeah

Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come

Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it (love)
When you want to come
When you want to come
When you want to come
Come-huh

Get it up
The scene of love
Oh feel it

Relax
Higher higher

Hey-
Pray

Click here to listen to a sample Relax

Jedi Quiz!!!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-30T09:08:38-05:00

Yoda
You scored 65% wisdom, 54% aggression, 75% power, and 64% morality!

One of the most powerful Jedi of all time, you possess the best of all worlds. Your wisdom is vast and unquestioned, and you use it for good. You are an amazingly powerful and skilled fighter, and only use aggressiveness for battle, and only battle when necessary. Lastly, your sense of morality is without peer. You always do what is right, and know that the dark side is hollow and unnatural.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 35% on wisdom
You scored higher than 63% on aggression
You scored higher than 79% on power
You scored higher than 38% on morality

Link: The Famous Jedi or Sith Test written by SarumantheMad on Ok Cupid

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!...

myclette — 2005-08-30T10:08:20-05:00

My husband bought me the new Kanye West CD, Late Registration. I love that song Gold Digger featuring Jamie Fox. Yayyyy Honey!

[Jamie Foxx]

She take my money when I'm in need
Yea she's a trifflin friend indeed Oh she's a gold digga way over town
That dig's on me

[Chorus:]
(She did me wrong
Now I aint sayin she a gold digger
(When I'm Need)
But she aint messin wit no broke niggaz
(She did me wrong)
Now I aint sayin she a gold digger
(When I'm need) but she aint messin wit no broke niggaz get down girl go head get down
(I gotta leave) get down girl go head get down
(I gotta leave) get down girl go head get down
(I gotta leave) get down girl go head

I'm shakin' my bootayyyyy!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-08-31T07:08:07-05:00

When Michael Jackson's baby sister came out with the Control album we were shocked. It was a drastic change from her previous sweet, bubble gum album. She had broken away from her father's management and sought out producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to give her an edgier sound. She also hired choreographer Paula Abdul and we found out that Janet could dance, too. Judging from her previous performances, we just thought she was good at smiling and bopping from side to side. Boy, were we wrong! The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

NASTY

by Janet Jackson

Gimme a beat!

Sittin' in the movie show
Thinkin' nasty thoughts
Better be a gentleman
Or you'll turn me off

That's right, lemme tell it

Chorus:

Nasty, nasty boys, don't mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, don't ever change
Oh you nasty boys

I don't like no nasty girl
I don't like nasty food
The only nasty thing I like
Is a nasty groove

Will this one do?

Uh huh, I know... say...

Repeat Chorus

Nasty, nasty boys, gimme a nasty groove
Nasty, nasty boys, lemme see your nasty body move

I could learn to like this, listen up...

I'm not a prude, I just want some respect
So close the door if you want me to respond
Cause Privacy is my middle name
My last name is Control

No, my first name ain't baby,

It's Janet... Ms. Jackson if you're nasty...

Click here to listen to a sample of Nasty

Mental Fatigue

myclette — 2005-08-31T11:08:56-05:00

I'm sorry I've been kind of silent here on Mindsay. I have been guilty of reading entries and not responding. I'm not trying to be rude. I'm just so friggin' tired! I enjoy many of the entries I read, but sometimes I honestly can't form a decent sentence after 5 p.m. I am seriously thinking that I'm going to have to start working part-time. Today, I was so tired after work, I fell asleep talking to my daughter! I had to force myself to wake up and heat up leftovers from yesterday.

My husband has been working out-of-town every day this week so I've been getting up at 5:00 am so I can get my kiddo on the bus on time. Then of course, after school is my daughter's time. My husband doesn't get home until 8:00 pm, so most of the time I'm a zombie when he gets home. You can just imagine how this affects our sex life. :(

The 80's Song of the Day --- Delayed!

myclette — 2005-09-01T08:09:47-05:00

Since my husband is actually at home today, I decided to sleep in until 6 am instead of waking up at 5 am. Because I decided to get an extra hour of rest, the 80's SONG OF THE DAY will be posted later this afternoon. Sorry guys. I'll make up to you.

The Belated 80's Song of the Day!!!!!!!!!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-01T06:09:55-05:00

This group may be known as the most controversial rap group of all time. Their notoriaty reached its peak after their album was actually banned in the U.S.A. They helped define the Miami 'booty music' sound of hip hop characterized by sexually explicit lyrics and hard, thumping rhythms. No matter how obscene the lyrics are, we somehow can't help but rush to the dance floor to shake out groove thangs. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is........

Me So Horny

by 2 Live Crew

Click the picture to see the original album cover of AS NASTY AS THEY WANNA BE

ME SO HORNY

(Clean Version - click here for original explicit lyrics)

Oh, so horny....Ohh, so horny....Ohh, so horny.
Me love you long time.
Oh, so horny....Ohh, so horny....Ohh, so horny.
Me love you long time.
Me, so horny....So, so horny...Me, so horny.
Me love you long time.
Me, so horny....So, so horny... Me, so horny....
Me love you long time.

Sittin' at home watchin' Arsinio Hall, so I got my black book for a freak to call.
Picked up the telephone and dialed the seven digits.
Said yo this is Marquis baby, are you down with it?
I arrived at her house, knocked on the door.
Not having no idea of what the night had in store.

I'm like a dog in heat, a freak without warning.
I have an appetite for love 'cause me so horny.
Oh, me so horny....Ohh, me so horny...Oh, me so horny.
Me love you long time.
Oh, me so horny....Oh, so, so horny....Oh, me so horny.
Me love you long time

The song is based on a "me so horny"which was said by a Vietnamese prostitute in the 1987 Stanley Kubrick movie Full Metal Jacket.

Click here to listen to a sample of Me So Horny

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!...

myclette — 2005-09-01T06:09:25-05:00

Will somebody please tell me why I can never go back and edit my 80's SONG OF THE DAY entries? I can edit my other entries, but Mindsay won't let me edit the 80's SONG OF THE DAY entries. Is there some type of conspiracy going on????

Sexual Chocolate

myclette — 2005-09-01T11:09:37-05:00

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-02T07:09:16-05:00

This campy song was an 80's hit. I'm not even sure what it's about. My only guess is that its about a guy who is in love with his science teacher. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......

She Blinded Me With Science

by Thomas Dolby

It's poetry in motion
She turned her tender eyes to me
As deep as any ocean
As sweet as any harmony
Mmm - but she blinded me with science
"She blinded me with science!"
And failed me in biology

When I'm dancing close to her
"Blinding me with science - science!"
I can smell the chemicals
"Blinding me with science - science!"
"Science!"
"Science!"
Mmm - but it's poetry in motion
And when she turned her eyes to me
As deep as any ocean
As sweet as any harmony
Mmm - but she blinded me with science
And failed me in geometry

When she's dancing next to me
"Blinding me with science - science!"
"Science!"
I can hear machinery
"Blinding me with science - science!"
"Science!"

It's poetry in motion
And now she's making love to me
The spheres're in commotion
The elements in harmony
She blinded me with science
"She blinded me with science!"
And hit me with technology

"Good heavens Miss Sakamoto - you're beautiful!"
I -
I don't believe it!
There she goes again!
She's tidied up, and I can't find anything!
All my tubes and wires
And careful notes
And antiquated notions

Click here to listen to a sample of She Blinded Me With Science

Katrina - America Caught Off Guard Again

myclette — 2005-09-02T05:09:08-05:00

Why was the National Guard just sent out? They should have been sent out as soon as people were seeking shelter in the Superdome?
Why were the levées only built to withstand a level 3 hurricane?
Why was New Orleans denied the funds to fortify the levées two years ago?
Why did the Astrodome say they could hold 25,000 people only to have the fire marshals turn people away when they reached 11,000?

Here in Houston, the situation is surreal. I can only imagine how horrible it is for the people who are still in Lousiana and Mississippi. We are trying to help, but it seems so hopeless. I never thought I'd see something like this in the United States of America. God Bless these poor people.

Pissed, Angry and Disgusted.

myclette — 2005-09-02T11:09:15-05:00

I have read at least six blogs today that seem to be harping on the fact that there is looting and horrendous crimes being commited in New Orleans. I am shocked and appalled at the terrible acts being reported -- rapes, looting and shooting at rescuers. However, I more appalled at the unbalanced reporting. The people still stranded in New Orleans are desperate and dealing with unimaginable circumstances. Most feel like they have nothing to lose. Their city is in ruins, food and water is scarce and help is just now coming five days later. Unfortunately, human nature can become inhuman when one is faced with the lack of the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter. However, whenever footage of looting is shown, they show blacks. Whenever stories of triumph and reunions are shown, they show whites. Now, some people are crying that blacks are playing the race card or that we are turning it into a racial issue. The media is turning into a racial issue. People who keep using terms like THOSE PEOPLE are making it a racial issue. Wake up America, media bias is real, not an urban legend. Racial sterotypes and distrust is real.

Some of the misplaced citizens who have come to Houston say they feel like they have been treated like suspects and criminals. Even the media is reporting about the media bias apparent in some of the reports.

Enquiring Minds Want to Know!!

myclette — 2005-09-05T01:09:34-05:00

1) Describe your first kiss. Do you remember his / her name? Was it awkward, beautiful or something in between?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-05T10:09:01-05:00

Todays song expresses how I feel today.( I don't have to go to work today bitches!!!!!) It was one of Madonna's first hits and she always does this song in her concerts. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is...

HOLIDAY

by Madonna

Holiday Celebrate Holiday Celebrate [Chorus:] If we took a holiday Took some time to celebrate Just one day out of life It would be, it would be so nice Everybody spread the word We're gonna have a celebration All across the world In every nation It's time for the good times Forget about the bad times, oh yeah One day to come together To release the pressure We need a holiday [chorus] You can turn this world around And bring back all of those happy days Put your troubles down It's time to celebrate Let love shine And we will find A way to come together And make things better We need a holiday [chorus] Holiday Celebrate Holiday Celebrate [chorus] Holiday Celebrate Holiday Celebrate Holiday, Celebration Come together in every nation Click here to listen a sample of Holiday

This Can't Be Right!

myclette — 2005-09-05T03:09:34-05:00

What's Your Life Rated?

My life is rated NC-17.
What is your life rated?

Do You Believe in Ghosts?

myclette — 2005-09-05T04:09:58-05:00

My husband took pictures of my daughter's first day of school. We couldn't wait to get them back. One of the pictures really stood out. Could there have been a ghost in the picture? You decide.

Here's my kiddo getting ready to face her first day of public school.

Hey? What's that in the upper left hand corner? Let's analyze it...

Honestly, no one was sitting on the couch watching t.v.

Does it look like the profile of a young black male?

Quiz Time!

myclette — 2005-09-06T02:09:40-05:00

You Are a Normal Girl

You are 50% Good and 50% Bad Sure you've pulled some bad girl stunts in your past. But these days, you're (mostly) a good girl.

Are You a Good Girl or a Bad Girl? Take This Quiz :-)

Your 80s Heartthrob Is

Bill Gates

Who's Your 80's Heartthrob? Take This Quiz :-)

Your Vibe Is Somewhat Sexy

On a good day, you're the sexiest woman in the world But on a bad day, you can't help but feel a little average Try to remember the times you've felt the sexiest... And keep that attitude even on the worst of days

How Sexy Is Your Vibe? Take This Quiz :-) Find the Love of Your Life (and More Love Quizzes) at Your New Romance.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-09-06T07:09:56-05:00

I really love this song. It's about finding hope when everything around you seems like it's hopeless. I dedicate this song to all of the people in New Orleans and the coastal areas of Mississipi who are the victims of hurricane Katrina. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......

Don't Dream It's Over

by Crowded House

There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
In the paper today tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the T.V. page

Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
Don't ever let them win

Click here to listen to a sample of Don't Dream It's Over

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-07T06:09:41-05:00

The first time I heard this song I thought, "Is this guy for real?" I remember hating it for a while, then it just snuck up on me. How can we forget the off key warble of betrayal heard in this song's unforgetable chorus? Who can forget the terrible video? The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

Just A Friend

by Biz Markie

Have you ever met a girl that you tried to date
But a year to make love she wanted you to wait
Let me tell ya a story of my situation
I was talkin’ to this girl from the u.s. nation
The way that I met her was on tour at a concert
She had long hair and a short miniskirt
I just got onstage drippin’, pourin’ with sweat
I was walkin’ through the crowd and gues who I met
I whispered in her ear, come to the picture booth
So I can ask you some questions to see if you are a hundred proof
I asked her her name, she said blah-blah-blah
She had 9/10 pants and a very big bra
I took a couple of flicks and she was enthused
I said, how do you like the show?
She said, I was very amused
I started throwin’ bass, she started throwin’ back mid-range
But when I sprung the question, she acted kind of strange
Then when I asked, do ya have a man, she tried to pretend
She said, no I don’t, I only have a friend
Come on, I’m not even goin’ for it
This is what I’m goin’ sing

You, you got what I need but you say he’s just a friend
And you say he’s just a friend, oh baby
You, you got what I need but you say he’s just a friend
But you say he’s just a friend, oh baby
You, you got what I need but you say he’s just a friend
But you say he’s just a friend
Click here to listen to a sample of Just A Friend

Buffy Character Quiz!

myclette — 2005-09-07T11:09:59-05:00

Faith

54% amorality

81% passion,

45% spirituality

36% selflessness

Faith is a powerhouse, and you might be, too. Passion-driven, down-to-earth, and willing to do what it takes to get things done and have a good time doing them, she is tough and sexy. Now, this test didn't rate your sexiness, but with these kinds of traits, that's probably true as well.

You rate as one of the most dynamic characters of the Buffy universe.

Congratulations!

If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also, you might want to check out some of my other tests if you're interested in the following:

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 24% on morality
You scored higher than 90% on repose
You scored higher than 18% on spirituality
You scored higher than 26% on selflessness

Link: The 4-Variable Buffy Personality Test written by donathos on OkCupid Free Online Dating

Nerds, Geeks & Dorks

Professional Wrestling

Love & Sexuality

America/Politics

Thanks Again! -- THE 4-VARIABLE BUFFY PERSONALITY TEST

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-08T07:09:22-05:00

Today's song is a one-hit wonder about an astronaut who runs into trouble on a mission. Whether he is based on a real character or is a symbolic figure, his story has been told in two different songs. The first song, "Ground Control to Major Tom", was released by David Bowie in 1970. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

Major Tom

by Peter Schilling

Standing there alone
the ship is waiting
all systems are go
are you sure?

control is not convinced
but the computer
has the evidence
"no need to abort"

the countdown starts
watching in a trance
the crew is certain

nothing left to chance
all is working
trying to relax
up in the capsule
"send me up a drink"
jokes Major Tom
the count goes on

4 3 2 1
Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
calling calling home...

second stage is cut
we're now in orbit
stabilizers up
running perfect
starting to collect
requested data
what will it effect
when all is done
thinks Major Tom

back at ground control
there is a problem
go to rockets full
not responding
"hello Major Tom
are you receiving
turn the thrusters on
we're standing by"
there's no reply

4 3 2 1
Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
calling calling home...

across the stratosphere
a final message
"give my wife my love"
then nothing more

far beneath the ship
the world is mourning
they don't realize
he's alive
no one understands
but Major Tom sees
now the life commands
this is my home
I'm coming home

Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
coming home...
Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
coming home...
Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
coming coming home...
home.....

Click here to listen to a sample of Major Tom

Do You Have a Dirty Mind?

myclette — 2005-09-08T10:09:17-05:00

On the Verge
You scored 56% Dirtiness!

According to your score, you are on the threshold of possessing a truly dirty mind. You might enjoy a dirty joke or two once in a while, but you haven't allowed your thoughts to become that smutty. You may enjoy thinking dirty once in a while, but chances are it's not your top priority on your list of things to think about. You take it easy and probably don't offend people, and probably aren't easily offended, either. You possess a good balance of pure and impure thoughts.

Dirty Mind - by PRINCE

There’s something about u, baby
It happens all the time
Whenever I’m around u, baby
I get a dirty mind
It doesn’t matter where we are
It doesn’t matter who’s around
It doesn’t matter
I just wanna lay ya down
In my daddy’s car
It’s you I really wanna drive
But you never go too far
I may not be your kind of man
I may not be your style
But honey all I wanna do
Is just love you for a little while

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 12% on Dirtiness

Link: The Dirty Mind Test written by demainneviendra on Ok Cupid

What's Your Sexual Fetish??

myclette — 2005-09-08T11:09:20-05:00

Blognapped from Andthen

Bondage

What's YOUR sexual fetish?
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The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-09T07:09:08-05:00

Naughty, naughty! This song is about 'self-abuse'. Everybody does it, so why is it so taboo? Even girls just wanna have fun. Some of us engage in this illicit behavior so much that we should have seeing-eye dogs! The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....

She Bop

by Cyndi Lauper

We-hell-i see them every night in tight blue jeans--
In the pages of a blue boy magazine
Hey I’ve been thinking of a new sensation
I’m picking up--good vibration--
Oop--she bop--

Do I wanna go out with a lion’s roar
Huh, yea, I wanna go south n get me some more
Hey, they say that a stitch in time saves nine
They say I better stop--or I’ll go blind
Oop--she bop--she bop

She bop--he bop--a--we bop
I bop--you bop--a--they bop
Be bop--be bop--a--lu--she bop,
I hope he will understand
She bop--he bop--a--we bop
I bop--you bop--a--they bop
Be bop--be bop--a--lu--she bop,
Oo--oo--she--do--she bop--she bop

(whistle along here)...

Hey, hey--they say I better get a chaperone
Because I can’t stop messin’ with the danger zone
No, I won’t worry, and I won’t fret--
Ain’t no law against it yet--
Oop--she bop--she bop--

She bop--he bop--we bop...

Click here to listen to a sample of She Bop

What 80's Movie Are You

myclette — 2005-09-09T08:09:32-05:00

What 80`s movie are you?

Pretty in Pink

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So Sad and So True!

myclette — 2005-09-10T01:09:44-05:00

How You Are In Love

You fall in love quickly and easily. And very often.

You give and take equally in relationships.

You tend to get very attached when you're with someone. You want to see your love all the time.

You love your partner unconditionally and don't try to make them change.

You stay in love for a long time, even if you aren't loved back. When you fall, you fall hard.

How Are You In Love?

Hell Yeah!

myclette — 2005-09-10T07:09:17-05:00

You Are Somewhat Machiavellian

You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead...
But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself.
You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place.
You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to!

How Machiavellian Are You?

callmeroger should make up a quiz called "How Splackavellian Are You?"

An Entry from My Mother - Daughter Journal on September 11, 2001

myclette — 2005-09-11T02:09:42-05:00

When I found out I was pregnant, I began keeping a separate journal for the baby. At first it was supposed to be a journal about my pregnancy experiences, but it evolved into a journal that recorded all of the big events in our lives. I have entries about tropical storm Allison, the 2000 Election, September 11th, and now Hurricane Katrina. Below is the entry I wrote about September 11th;

September 11, 2001

I can't believe what happened today. It's like a bad dream. We slept late. You didn't wake mommy up until 9:22 a.m. I immediately jumped up and got you ready for daycare. You were a good little girl and not as fussy as usual.

When we got into the car, no music was playing on the radio. The announcers said that a plane crashed into one of the towers of the World Trade Center. That's in a city called New York, little one. As I heard the announcer talking about it, I was still thinking it was an accident until they started using the word "attack". They said a few minutes later another plane crashed into the other tower! I don't know why I continued driving to the daycare. I think I was on auto pilot. The daycare lady, Mrs. Hunt, told us they we closed. That's when it dawned on me. America was under attack!

I raced home and called your Grandpa. He works for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Your Pa Pa's job is to make sure the radar tower at Ellington Field is working in tip top shape. I couldn't reach him at all and I started to worry. As I drove home, I started thinking about all of my students who were back at school. Since you were born in August, Mommy didn't have go to work for the first three weeks of school. I knew the kids would be scared.

I also started thinking about who could have done such a terrible thing. I have a hunch it's a bad guy named bin Laden. He blew up some big U.S. Navy ships last year and bombed a big building in Kenya. He's a very bad man. I hope they catch him soon.

When we got home, I couldn't stop holding you. I wouldn't even put you down when your daddy got home. I kept thinking, I'd never let anyone hurt you. I waited 40 weeks for you to come into my life and NO ONE is going to threaten to cut that short. I would gladly fight to the death for you. Mommy is a fighter and she always will be. Mommy will always go down fighting.

Shockingly Accurate!!!

myclette — 2005-09-11T04:09:42-05:00

You Are 32 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Holy Crap! This Guy Is Exactly Like My Husband!

myclette — 2005-09-11T10:09:53-05:00

Conan O'Brian does a segment on his show called Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage. My husband is EXACTLY like this guy! He is the typical graphic designer who still collects comic books and action figures. He also bitches about the most mundane things. This Pierre Bernard guy even looks like my husband!!!! LOL!

Click here to watch Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage

My husband Pierre Bernard

More Pierre Bernard - My Husband's Alter Ego

myclette — 2005-09-12T12:09:15-05:00

crimsontide found this one for me! Thanks dude, it's a riot! He is sadly so much like my husband.

Pierre Goes to a SG-SG1 convention

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-12T07:09:19-05:00

I first fell in love with this band in high school. Their New Wave sound immediately grabbed me. A friend, James Stuckey, turned me on to them. After that, I wanted to get every album they ever released. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....

Just Like Heaven

by The Cure

Show me how you do that trick
The one that makes me scream she said
The one that makes me laugh she said
And threw her arms around my neck
Show me how you do it
And I promise you I promise that
I’ll run away with you
I’ll run away with you
Spinning on that dizzy edge
I kissed her face and kissed her head
And dreamed of all the different ways I had
To make her glow
Why are you so far away? she said
Why won’t you ever know that I’m in love with you
That I’m in love with you

You
Soft and only
You
Lost and lonely
You
Strange as angels
Dancing in the deepest oceans
Twisting in the water
You’re just like a dream

Daylight licked me into shape
I must have been asleep for days
And moving lips to breathe her name
I opened up my eyes
And found myself alone alone
Alone above a raging sea
That stole the only girl I loved
And drowned her deep inside of me

You
Soft and only
You
Lost and lonely
You
Just like heaven

Click here to listen to a sample of Just Like Heaven

If You Like Pina Coladas.....

myclette — 2005-09-12T10:09:55-05:00

Today Arhpsdy and I met up for dinner and drinks. I laughed because I was sooo nervous about meeting her and I couldn't think of anything to wear! We met at Chili's and I promptly ordered a Pina Colada. I really needed a drink because my students are apparently affected by the phases of the moon. In two weeks the moon will be full and I'm pretty sure I will be needing a drink then, too.
Anyway, Arhpsdy ordered a Pina Colada also and even got a lil' tipsy. She's a riot! We had fun talking about everything under the sun and then some. After we finished being shameless gluttons, we listened to some of her CDs in her GINORMOUS assed vehicle. I think she drives a 2005 Space Shuttle deluxe or something.  We got our dance on to George Michael's greatest hits, Duran Duran's greatest hits and Robert Palmer's greatest hits. Obviously she likes a lot of greatest hits CDs.! LOL

ARRRRRRRG!

myclette — 2005-09-12T11:09:47-05:00

Ok, whenever I do an 80's Song of the day I get a weird gold colored screen when I try to go back and edit the entry. It looks like this:
Basic mode doesn't work! I find this terribly frustrating. Now I can't even edit the last entry I wrote about meeting arhpsdy . :(

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-13T07:09:32-05:00

Today's song was requested by arhpsdy. Next time we hang out we should go karaokeying so we can sing this song. She has an AWESOME singing voice, by the way. :D. The original version of this song actually came out in 1964 and was sung by soul singer Gloria Jones. The 1981 version of this song became the most popular and even Gloria Jones herself prefered the cover. The 1981 cover also contains a sample of "Where Did Our Love Go" by the Supremes. In 2001 Marilyn Manson covered the song and put his own dark twist to it. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
Tainted Love

by Soft Cell
Sometimes I feel I've got to
Run away I've got to
Get away
From the pain that you drive into the heart of me
The love we share
Seems to go nowhere
And I've lost my light
For I toss and turn I can't sleep at night

(chorus)
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I'll run from you
This tainted love you've given
I give you all a boy could give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Oh...tainted love
Tainted love

Now I know I've got to
Run away I've got to
Get away
You don't really want IT any more from me
To make things right
You need someone to hold you tight
And you'LL think love is to pray
But I'm sorry I don't pray that way

(chorus...)

Don't touch me please
I cannot stand the way you tease
I love you though you hurt me so
Now I'm going to pack my things and go
Tainted love, tainted love (x2)
Touch me baby, tainted love (x2)
Tainted love (x3)
Click here to listen to a sample of Tainted Love

No Child Left Behind???

myclette — 2005-09-13T09:09:09-05:00

FEMA just announced that they will not be paying for the education of the children who have to attend schools in other cities because of hurricane Katrina. I don't know about other cities, but in Houston, schools that were previously shut down because of budget problems are now being reopened to accommodate the children who had to evacuate because of the hurricane. Should FEMA allot money to help other cities educate the children of evacuees? I'm torn. What do you think?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-14T07:09:34-05:00

This band was popular because of their unique hair styles. The lead singer was actually a former hairdresser. Hailing from Liverpool, England this band followed the New Wave tradition of having the keyboardist featured center stage rather than in the background. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....
I Ran

by A Flock of Seagulls
Click here to listen to a sample of I Ran
I walked along the avenue.
I never thought I'd meet a girl like you;
Meet a girl like you.
With auburn hair and tawny eyes;
The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through;
Hypnotize me through.
And I ran, I ran so far away.
I just ran, I ran all night and day.
I couldn't get away.
A cloud appears above your head;
A beam of light comes shining down on you,
Shining down on you.
The cloud is moving nearer still.
Aurora borealis comes in view;
Aurora comes in view.
And I ran, I ran so far away.
I just ran, I ran all night and day.
I couldn't get away.
Reached out a hand to touch your face;
You're slowly disappearing from my view;
Disappearing from my view.
Reached out a hand to try again;
I'm floating in a beam of light with you;
A beam of light with you.
And I ran, I ran so far away.
I just ran, I ran all night and day.
I couldn't get away.
Click here to listen to a sample of I Ran

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-09-15T08:09:39-05:00

Today's song comes from one of my most favorite artists of all time. It will take a separate blog entry to express my love for this man. In the early 80's he was constantly plagued with questions about his sexuality. In this song he answers the question directly. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....
UPTOWN

by Prince
She saw me walking down the streets
Of your fine city
It kinda turned me on when she looked at me
And said, "C'mere"
Now I don't usually talk to strangers
But she looked so pretty
What can I lose,
If I, uh, just give her a little ear?
"What's up little girl?"
"I ain't got time to play."
Baby didn't say too much
She said, "Are you gay?"
Kinda took me by suprise
I didn't know what to do
I just looked her in her eyes
And I said, "No, are u?"
Said to myself, said
"She's just a crazy, crazy, crazy
Little mixed up dame.
She's just a victim of society
And all it's games."
Now where I come from
We don't let society
Tell us how it's supposed to be
Our clothes, our hair
We don't care
It's all about being there
Everybody's going Uptown
That's where I wanna be
Uptown
Set your mind free
Uptown
Got my body hot
Get down
I don't wanna stop, no
As soon as we got there
Good times were rolling
White, Black, Puerto Rican
Everybody just a-freakin'
Good times were rolling

She started dancing in the streets
Ow, girl, she's just gone mad
U know, she even made love to me
Ooh, best night I ever had
Ah yeah
I never talk to strangers
But this time it's all right
See, she got me hot, ah
I couldn't stop, ah
Good times were rolling all night All night, yeah
Now where I come from
We don't give a damn
We do whatever we please
It ain't about no downtown
Nowhere bound
Narrow-minded drag
It's all about being free
Everybody's going Uptown
It's where I wanna be
Uptown
U can set your mind free, yeah
Uptown
Keep your body hot
Get down
I don't wanna stop, no
Uptown
Ooh, ooh, yeah
Uptown
Everybody's going, everybody's going
Everybody gotta gotta
Uptown
Now go-go-go, go-go-go
They're going
Uptown

Uptown
Yeah, yeah, now, all now
Uptown
Gotta go-go-go
Uptown
Yeah, gotta go, gotta go
Uptown
C'mon, c'mon, you
U have to, you gotta go
Uptown
oh yeah
YEAH!
Click here to listen to a sample of UPTOWN

A Little R & R

myclette — 2005-09-15T08:09:25-05:00

Yesterday, I felt like hell. I still don't know what was wrong with me, but in the middle of our teacher's meeting I started having a racing heart beat and shortness of breath. I'm not sure if it was a panic attack or not, but it surely felt like one. I hadn't had one since college. The reason why I'm not sure whether it was a panic attack or not is because it lasted for hours! It took a long time for me to feel comfortable again. I was so exhausted by the ordeal that I decide to stay home and rest today.
I went to work for a little while to make sure that my students had plenty to do so they wouldn't drive the substitute crazy. My boss was great. She seemed more worried about me than annoyed at the fact that I wouldn't be staying. I threatened my high school class with a longer research report if they acted up and finally got the hell outta there.
I stopped by the dollar store (one of my guilty pleasures) and got trinkets for my class "treasure chest". Hopefully, my 5th graders AKA my hellions will behave so they can actually get something from the treasure chest! Next, I went to Blockbuster Video and rented disk 3 and 4 of Nip /Tuck. Gawd that Julian McMahon is one sexy muthaf***ker!I'd drink his bathwater! :P. For some reason after watching Nip / Tuck I started to feel better! :D Then, I finished reading The Awakening by L.A. Banks.
  It's the second installment of her Vampire Huntress Legends series. I like this series because it's very urban, hip and fresh. After reading the first book, Minion, I ran out and bought the next four in the series. Anyway, I'm feeling better. I have an appointment to see the doctor on Wednesday. Hopefully, everything is okay or treatable.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-09-16T08:09:08-05:00

The lead singer of this band was incredibly hot and had a passionate voice. He wasn't a great singer by any means, but he was a great performer. He and Julian McMahon are the reason I've always wanted to go to Australia! Boy do they make 'em good down there! Kylie Minogue was romantically linked to the lead singer of this band AND Julian McMahon. She's my hero -- but I digress. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is ....
Need You Tonight

by INXS
Come over here
All you got is this moment
The twenty-first century’s yesterday
You can care all you want
Everybody does yeah that’s okay

So slide over here
And give me a moment
Your moves are so raw
I’ve got to let you know
I’ve got to let you know
You’re one of my kind

I need you tonight
’cause I’m not sleeping
There’s something about you girl
That makes me sweat

How do you feel
I’m lonely
What do you think
Can’t take it all
Whatcha gonna do
Gonna live my life
Click here to listen to Need You Tonight
Rest in Peace Michael Hutchence

Why Type of Humor Do You Have?

myclette — 2005-09-17T02:09:05-05:00

the Cutting Edge
(57% dark, 50% spontaneous, 15% vulgar)your humor style:
CLEAN | SPONTANEOUS | DARK

Your humor's mostly innocent and off-the-cuff, but somehow there's something slightly menacing about you. Part of your humor is making people a little uncomfortable, even if the things you say aren't themselves confrontational. You probably have a very dry delivery, or are seriously over-the-top.

Your type is the most likely to appreciate a good insult and/or broken bone and/or very very fat person dancing.

PEOPLE LIKE YOU: David Letterman - John Belushi

The 3-Variable Funny Test!
- it rules -

If you're interested, try my latest: The Terrorism Test

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 64% on darkness
You scored higher than 60% on spontaneity
You scored higher than 3% on vulgarity
Link: The 3 Variable Funny Test written by jason_bateman on Ok Cupid

Underwear Quiz -- Yeah Baby!

myclette — 2005-09-17T06:09:10-05:00

What Your Underwear Says About You
When you're bad, you're very bad. And when you're good, you're still trouble!

You're comfortable in your own skin - and don't care to impress anyone.
The Underwear Oracle

What's Your Power Color?

myclette — 2005-09-18T09:09:36-05:00

This is pretty accurate, but I'm not sure I'm on the fast track to success.
Your Power Color Is Indigo
At Your Highest:

You are on a fast track to success - and others believe in you.

At Your Lowest:

You require a lot of attention and praise.

In Love:

You see people as how you want them to be, not as how they are.

How You're Attractive:

You're dramatic flair makes others see you as mysterious and romantic.

Your Eternal Question:

"Does This Work Into My Future Plans?"
What's Your Power Color?

My Life At the Moment

myclette — 2005-09-18T10:09:41-05:00

You Can't Always Get What You Want by the Rolling Stones

I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she was gonna meet her connection
At her feet was, footloose man

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well you might find
You get what you need

Oh yea-ay (hey-hey-hey, oooh)

And I went down to the demonstration
To get my fair share of abuse
Singin', 'We're gonna vent our frustration
If we don't, we're gonna blow a 50-amp fuse'
Sing it to me, now

(You can't always get what you want)
(You can't always get what you want)
(You can't always get what you want)
But if you try sometimes, well you just might find
You get what you need
Ooh baby, yeah, ooh

I went down to the Chelsea drugstore
To get your prescription filled
I was standin' in line with Mr. Jimmy
A-man, did he look pretty ill

We decided that we would have a soda
My favorite flavor, cherry red
I sung my song to Mr. Jimmy
Yeah, and he said one word to me, and that was 'dead'
I said to him

(You can't always get what you want) well no!
(You can't always get what you want) tell ya baby
(You can't always get what you want) no
But if you try sometimes, you just might find, mmm!
Mmm! you get what you need
Ooh yes! Woo!

(Instrumental & choir) Ooow-ooh!

You get what you need
Yeah!
Ooow, babe!
Ooh, yeah

I saw her today at the reception
In her glass was a bleeding man
She was practiced at the art of deception
Well, I could tell by her blood-stained hands
Say it!

(You can't always get what you want) yeah!
(You can't always get a-what you want) ooo-yeah, baby!
(You can't always get a-what you want)
But if you try sometime, you just might find
You just might find
You get what you need

Ooh, yeah!
Ooh, baby!
Woo!

Ah, you can't always get a-what you want
No, no baby

You can't always get a-what you want
Tellin' you right now

You can't always get what you want, mmm!
But if you try sometimes you just might find
You just might find, that ya
Get what you need
Oooh, yeah!

I'm tellin' the truth, babe

Ooow-ooh!
Ooow-ooh!
Ooow-ooh!........
(Instrumental & choir to end fade)

The Breakfast Club and Three White Russians

myclette — 2005-09-18T02:09:52-05:00

Click the picture to hear a sound bite from Vernon
Yesterday, I had to go to work and supervise the kids in Saturday Detention. I had to be Principal Vernon from the Breakfast Club from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! Most of them did their work, but a few of them needed me to give them a little  "encouragement" to finish their assignments. I hate waking up early on Saturdays, but at least I got paid for it.
Click the picture to go to the Richmond Arms website
Later that evening, environgirl and I went to a local English Pub called the Richmond Arms. We love that place because the atmosphere is so friendly and laid back. The bartender has a wonderful Scotish accent and makes a mean White Russian with vanilla Stoli vodka. You hear accents from all over the UK there and they have beer from all over the world! Environgirl got Hoegaarden. It's a white beer from Belguim and she said it was excellent.
It was a beautiful night out. The moon was full and I couldn't bear being inside with smoke and a jukebox so we decided to have our drinks outside and giggle at the people who were murdering songs through karaokee. Every Saturday night at the Richmond Arms is karaokee night. I missed callmeroger and wished he was there. He's such a ham! He would have really bought the house down with any song he performed. Hopefully, this Wednesday we can go back because it's trivia night. We would have gone last Wednesday, but that was the night I had my panic attack or whatever it was.

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-09-19T08:09:50-05:00

It's time to break out the cardboard and the parachute pants. This song was a popular breakdancing song. It was very common to see people get "served" or challenged while this song was playing. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is....
Planet Rock

by Soul Sonic Force with Afrikan Baambata
Party people
Party people
Can y'all get funky?
Soul Sonic Force - can y'll get funky?
The Zulu Nation - can y'll get funky?
Yaaah!
Just hit me
Just taste the funk and hit me
Just get on down and hit me
Bambaataa's jus' gettin' so funky, now, hit me
Yaaah!
Just hit me

Just start to chase your dreams
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Love Life Live
Come play the game, our world is free
Do what you want but scream

We know a place where the nights are hot
It is a house of funk
Females and males
Both headed all for the disco

The D.J. plays your favorite blasts
Takes you back to the past, music's magic (poof)
Bump bump bump get bump with some flash, people

Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop

The Soul Sonic Force - Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, and M.C. Globe
We emphasize the show, we got ego
Make this your night, just slip it right, and by day
As the people say, live it up, shucks
No work or play, our world is free
Be what you be - be

Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop

You're in a place where the nights are hot
Where nature's children dance and set a chance
On this Mother Earth, which is our rock
The time has come, and work for soul, show you really got soul
Are you ready hump bump bump, get bump, now let's go, house

Twist and turn, the you let your body slide
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Gotta rock it, don't stop
Keep tickin' and tockin', work it all around the clock

Everybody keep rockin' and clockin' and shockin' and rockin', go house
Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Well hit me, Mr. Biggs (Crowd repeats)
Pow Wow (Crowd repeats)
G-L-O-B-E (Crowd repeats)
The Soul Sonic Force

You gotta rock it, pop it, 'cause it's the century
There is such a place tht creates such a melody
Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance
It's time to chase your dreams
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Love Life Live

Zih Zih Zih Zih Zih (ad lib)

Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Everybody say, shock it and pop it (Crowd repeats)
Everybody say, ich me sun chi (Crowd repeats)
Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)
It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)
Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)
It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)

So twist and turn, then you let your body glide
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
So hit me
Just taste the funk and hit me
Just get on down and hit me
Bambaataa's gettin' so funky, now hit me
Every piece of the world
Rate the message of the worlds
All men, women, boys, and girls, hey our Planet Rock is superb
Get on it
You got the groove, move (ad lib)
Feel the groove - fell it
Do what ya want but ya know ya got to be cool and boogie
Out on the floor, go down
Bring it low
Close to the ground
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it, gotta rock it
Don't stop
Keep tickin' and tockin'
Work it all around the clock
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Gotta rock it, don't stop (repeats)
Click here to listen to a sample of Planet Rock

Whose Your Vampire Personality???

myclette — 2005-09-19T08:09:23-05:00

You scored as Dracula. You are the smooth sexy cool Dracula. Patient and lustful. If you were any cooler youd be ice. Great style with a way of seducing those around you. And three brides who wouldn't want to be him.

Marius
92%
Louis
92%
Dracula
92%
Blade
83%
Lestat
67%
Spike
67%
Angel
58%
Armand
58%
Deacon Frost
33%
Akasha
17%

Whose your Vampire personality? (images)
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The 80's Song of the Day....

myclette — 2005-09-20T08:09:33-05:00

This band is a Swiss electronica band. Electronica in the 80's had evolved thanks to the invention of the synthesizer. Prior to the invention of the synthesizer, many of the pioneers of electronica would use different types of mechanical sounds like blenders and clocks to create strange sound effects. This band used a little bit of both in their music and created one of the most defining songs of the 80's. It's a song where if you don't recognize the title, you DEFINITELY recognize the song. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......
OH YEAH

by Yello
Do I really need to put the lyrics down? LOL :P Oh well, what the heck.
Oh Yeah... Oh Yeah... Oh Yeah
The moon... beautiful
The sun... even more beautiful
Oh Yeah... Oh Yeah... Oh Yeah

Beautiful
Oh Yeah... Oh Yeah...

Good time
Chick - Chicka-chickaaaaahhh

Click here to listen to a sample of OH YEAH

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-09-21T08:09:31-05:00

Bear with me folks. For some reason I just can't put my parachute pants and bandanas away. The first time I heard this song was when I saw the cinematic master piece, Breakin'. This is another popular challenge song. It's had several remakes -- one I believe was by Afrikan Bambaataa who added more tribal beats and rhythms to the song. Most recently the song was heard on the t.v. show, "So You Think You Can Dance" during a kick ass hip hop routine done by Jamile and Destiny. The thing that shocked me the most was this beat was laid down by a German producer! The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.................................... (and I swear this is the name of the song)
Din Daa Daa

by George Kranz
There are no lyrics to this song
Click here to listen to a sample of Din Daa Daa

Rita Is Coming and I'm Breaking the Hell Outta Here!

myclette — 2005-09-21T05:09:11-05:00

Well, Rita is coming to town and she's a category 5 at the moment. I will be evacuating tomorrow at 4:00 am with my family and my most treasured belongings. Needless to say, there will be no 80's Song of the Day for a few days. I hope and pray that all of my Mindsay buddies in Houston and the surrounding areas get out and get out safely. Do I sound like too much of a geek if I say I'm taking my precious rock collection with me? Well, tough! The rocks are going with me!

80's Song of the Day Update

myclette — 2005-09-22T02:09:12-05:00

While I'm fleeing the wrath of hurricane Rita, Shiny will be doing the 80's Song of the Day. Please stop by and visit Shiny for your daily dose of 80's nostalgia.

Evacuation Update

myclette — 2005-09-23T09:09:26-05:00

We left our house around 5 AM. We got to beltway 8 and sat -- and sat. Creeped along and sat. 12 hours and maybe 8 miles later my family and I noticed we only had a half tank of gas left. I was suffering from heat exhaustion and realized we would never make another 12 hours in those conditions. My dad who was in the car ahead of us was concerned about gas, too. All of the gas stations were out of gas and almost all of the stores and food restaurants were closed! Trust me, its bad when this self-proclaimed DIVA is reduced to sqatting and doing her business behind a bush. Thank goodness I had the forethought to pack wet wipes! To make a long story short, we couldn't get out of Houston so we decided to turn back around and "ride it out". Some people have actually died from heat strokes while trying to evacuate. Even after they opened up contraflow lanes it took people more than 12 hours to get 30 mins. outside of the city! Environgirl made it to Mississippi, thank goodness. Of course she was going east and it was smooth sailing all the way. Its nearly impossible to evacuate a city of 2.5 million people! That's not even counting the population of the surrounding areas, which brings the total to about 4 million. Anyway, wish us luck riding out that Rita bitch.

Maybe I can charm Rita -- hmm

myclette — 2005-09-23T10:09:07-05:00

Your Seduction Style: Sweet Talker
Your seduction technique can be summed up with "charm"
You know that if you have the chance to talk to someone...
Well, you won't be talking for long! ;-)

You're great at telling potential lovers what they want to hear.
Partially, because you're a great reflective listener and good at complementing.
The other part of your formula? Focusing your conversation completely on the other person.

Your "sweet talking" ways have taken you far in romance - and in life.
You can finess your way through any difficult situation, with a smile on your face.
Speeding tickets, job interviews... bring it on! You truly live a *charmed life*
What Kind of Seducer Are You?

Hurricane Rita and Me

myclette — 2005-09-26T12:09:50-05:00

As most of you know, my family and I decided to stay in Houston to "ride out" the storm. We tried to evacutate, but after 12 hours of excruciating heat and the most insane gridlock ever witnessed in U.S. history, we decided to turn around and take our chances. It wouldn't be good for one of us to suffer a heat stroke or for us to run out of gas in the middle of a gridlocked highway. The sad thing is that I think we literally traveled 8 whole miles in that 12 hour time span! Plus, I still can't get over the fact that I had to pee behind a fence outside. My mom blocked one side of the fence with a blanket, but the people who were driving on the road facing the other side of the fence got to see my big, natural, black ass! At that point I didn't care. You try holding it for 12 hours!
Traffic just wasn't flowing
Some cars just ran out of gas and had to be pushed on and in some cases OFF of the shoulder. People were also trying to find food with no luck at the Whataburger seen in the photo.
When we got home we gathered up food from my house and put it with the food at my parents' house. Mom and Dad keep a well stocked pantry and we had plenty of food. Mom cooked all of the food in her freezer and refrigerator, so we ate very well in the days preceding the storm. Friday we had chicken salad sandwiches for lunch and we had tuna steaks and crab cakes with roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables for dinner.  After dinner, we tried to see if there were any stores open or any gas stations that had gas. We had no luck and we commented on how weird it was to see Houston become a ghost town.

I have NEVER seen an empty highway in my life! Creepy huh?
Around 9:00 p.m. I went outside to get some things out of my car. It was eerie how quiet  everything was. The air felt thick and heavier than usual and I could distinctly smell the earth. The only sound I heard was the wind, which was starting to pick up. No crickets were chirping. No lizards or toads were frolicking and one of the cats from the feral colony my parents host in their yard (don't ask) kept trying to get in the garage. I felt sorry for him so I let him in.
I went inside and put a texturizer on my hair. For those of you who don't know, I wear my hair in it's near naturally, curly state. A texturizer makes the curls looser and defines them so my afro looks more curly than frizzy. I know it sounds ridiculously vain to worry about my appearance when we were about to face a hurricane, but I didn't want to be stuck on a roof looking like death if the news cameras came.  I think doing my hair helped me to not freak out. I did the same thing before I went into labor. I got my hair done and made sure I packed make-up in my bag.
Hubby and I went to bed around midnight while watching the news. We were both pretty calm. We spooned and prayed for the best. Around 2:30 a.m. I heard howling winds. The windows rattled a bit, but not much. Rain fell -- but again, not much at all. I kept waiting for the fiercenesss of the storm to commence, but it never really came. I fell asleep waiting.
The next day, I woke up around 9:00 a.m. My parents never lost power in their home and at my house we'd only lost power for a few hours. I called Callmeroger and he said he and his family were ok. However, he was lamenting the fact that the neighbors across the street had beer and he didn't think to get any. I told him next time he should add beer as part as his hurricane provisions. :P I'm glad that Houston lucked out and barely got nicked by Rita, however, I am sad for the people in my husband's home town of Port Arthur. They got hit hard. Some of his family members will be staying with us until they are able to go back to Port Arthur. Hubby's place of employment is in Beaumont, TX which also got hit hard. There is no telling when he will be able to go back to work. :(

Scenes from my husband's hometown of Port Arthur, TX.

Hosting My In-Laws.

myclette — 2005-09-26T07:09:41-05:00

My husband's family is from the Port Arthur / Beaumont area and most of them are homeless right now. They aren't able to get back in town because of the flooding and if they could, that doesn't mean their houses weathered the storm. Yesterday, my sister-in-law called because the shelter where they were staying in Luftkin, TX , was kicking them out and they had no place to stay. She told us that there were 15 of them and hubby and I started racking our brains trying to figure out how to accommodate them. We figured five could stay with us, five could stay with my mother and five could stay in a hotel that my mother graciously paid for a week's stay (God bless her!). We figured his grandparents and great-aunt could stay in the hotel since they are old and his great-aunt is nearly infirm.
Now here's where things get interesting. My husband went out and bought a very comfortable, portable mattress for about $100 and extra sheets and pillows. We cleaned the house really well and even made room in my daughter's room which looked like Hurricane Rita had come and made a personal visit. My mother pretty much did the same thing. After that we waited -- and waited. Where the heck were they? My husband's sister called annoyed and said "Ainnee (auntie) wouldn't let anyone help her when we stopped at Walmart. Her stubborn ass slipped and fell and now we are in a hospital in the Woodlands!" She slammed down the phone and I knew she was pissed off. Later she called and said "They want us ALL to stay in the emergency room with her. They are also using up all of my minutes because their phones don't work outside of their area! Damn it, I'm tired."
I started to get frustrated myself, but fell asleep anyway. The next day I hadn't heard from any of them so we called his family to see what the heck was going on. Apparently they were still in the emergency room! Finally, I told my sister-in-law, "Hey, my mom paid for ya'll to have a hotel room for a week. Why hasn't anyone checked in yet? What about the kids who are traveling with you? They should be exhausted. We set up places for everyone to sleep."  My sister-in-law agreed with me. She couldn't understand why they all had to stay with her great-aunt since they traveled in three cars. She also said her nerves were bad because she wasn't able to take her anti-depressant meds for a few days and she was out. Truth be told I was getting annoyed and I'm not even on medication for depression! She hung up the phone frustrated and let me know that she was really running low on minutes. (She has a pre-paid phone).
About two hours later, my sister-in-law called and said, "I just got up and left. Tell my brother to come get me by the Luby's next to your old apartment complex." Meanwhile, my husband's cell phone rang and it was the rest of the family calling for directions to the hotel. He gave them the directions and told them he'd meet them there. When he got there, the hotel clerk said his family left because he told them that he couldn't check them in unless they had the actual credit card that was used to make the reservations. I was pissed off then! Why didn't they just stay there and wait for my husband to take care of the problem? Why did they leave? Most of the people they were riding with hardly ever come to Houston and they have no idea of how to get around the city. What about gas? You offer your home to people and they don't take you up on your hospitality??? Hello?? Did I miss something here?
Anyway, My sister-in-law made it here, and was VERY happy to have a comfortable place to sleep and a shower. My husband got her a two week supply of her meds and her ex-husband who had evacutated to Dallas brought their children to our house and now my daughter is playing with her cousins. We haven't heard from the rest of them however, and I wonder if we will. I'm pretty sure their hotel room was given away. If they knew how hard it was to get a hotel room in Houston right now, they'd probably feel badly about it. I don't know what the hell is going on, but honestly (and I feel bad saying this) if they are that "goofy" maybe it's a good thing that they aren't here!

Pure Gold -- Picking up and moving on.

myclette — 2005-09-28T12:09:54-05:00

Our prayers have been answered and my father-in-law has been found alive and well. He and his best buddy, a Lhapso Ahso named Elmo are now staying with us. It was good to hear his sing-song Cajun accent again. Everyone in my husband's family has a Cajun accent except for my husband who tries his darndest to hide it. Every once in a while he slips up and says he's gotta go make groceries or he pronounces Houston as Yooston.
Hubby is currently in the process of looking for work AGAIN since the hurricane destroyed his place of employment in Beaumont. There is no telling when it will be up and running again or when they will be able to pay employees if they do get it running again. We are trying to see if FEMA will be able to help us or if he can file for unemployment in the meantime. Right now, I just feel lucky that his family is safe so I'm only focusing on the positive.
By the way, one of my favorite bands of all time is Earth, Wind & Fire. Their music is uplifting and a many of their songs talk empowering one's self. I just LOOOOOVE their new song called "Pure Gold".
It talks about not letting things get you down. You can listen to it by clicking HERE.

Earth, Wind & Fire possibly one of the best bands to come out of Chicago since the Chicago Transit Authority aka Chicago.

Purloined from Sandyquill

myclette — 2005-09-28T01:09:12-05:00

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The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-28T07:09:43-05:00

I'm Baaaaaaaack! I would like to thank Shiny  for doing such an awesome job doing the 80's Song of the day during my absence. He is a worthy substitue.
After the untimely alcohol-related death of their lead singer in 1980, this group was eager to pick up the pieces. They had previously had their first gold album and weren't ready to give up the spotlight too soon. After finding a new lead singer, this band went on to cut another prolific album that shared the same name as one of of their hit singles. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......................
Back in Black
by AC/DC
Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long I'm glad to be back
Yes I'm
Let loose from the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I've been looking at the sky cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse cause I'll never die
I got nine lives, cat's eyes
Abusing every one of them and runnin' wild

CHORUS
Cause I'm back
Yes I'm back
Well I'm back
Yes im back
Well I'm baaack
Baaaack
Well I'm back in black
Yes I'm back in black

Back in the back of a cadillac
Number one with a bullet I'm a power pack
Yes I'm in a bang
With a gang
They gotta catch me if they want me to hang
Cause I'm back on the track and I'm beatin' the flak
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
So look at me now I'm just makin' my way
Don't try to push your luck just get out of my way

Cause I'm back
Yes I'm back
Well I'm back
Yes I'm back
Well I'm back back
Well I'm back in black
Yes I'm back in black

Well I'm back yes I'm back
Well I'm back yes I'm back
Well I'm back back
Well I'm back in black
Yes I'm back in black

Well I'm back back
Well I'm back back
Back back
Back in black

Out of the sight

Click here to listen to a sample of Back in Black

Is it Fall Yet???

myclette — 2005-09-28T08:09:09-05:00

Today is Wednesday, September 28th and do you know what the high temperature in Houston will be? 99 degrees with a heat index of a cool 110! Yep, good ol fall weather. We'll see if this so-called cool front will come in tomorrow. If it does, we'll go down to a bone chilling 85 degrees!

Hah! You Can't Fool Me Mrs.Miner!

myclette — 2005-09-28T05:09:54-05:00

Mrs.miner sent me that fake Crush on You quiz. You can't trick me! I can't be faded girl! :P Here are my answers. Sorry I misspelled February, but I was laughing and typing at the same time.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-29T07:09:14-05:00

This L.A. Band first came on the scene around 1985 and quickly rose to fame with their highly acclaimed album Appetite for Destruction in 1987. Who could forget Axl's famous shuffle or Slash's kick assed guitar licks, top hat and gigantic afro. I actually miss this band. Today's song is rumored to be written about Axl's then girlfriend Erin Everly, daughter of Don Everly of the Everly Brothers. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is..........
Sweet Child O' Mine

by Guns N Roses
She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything
Was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that
special place
And if I stared too long
I'd probably break down and cry

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I hate to look into those eyes
And see an ounce of pain
Her hair reminds me
of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder
And the rain
To quietly pass me by

Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine

Where do we go
Where do we go now
Where do we go
Sweet child o' mine

Click here to listen to a sample of Sweet Child O' Mine

PMS and My Computer

myclette — 2005-09-29T07:09:05-05:00

In previous entries, I've blogged about my husband's family who is staying with us until they can get the town of Port Arthur back up and running. For the most part, it's been great. I love the fact that they are here (so far) and everything has been going well except for the fact that the little ones keep getting on my computer! I admit that I am addicted to the internet and I am extremely stingy when it comes to my 'Puter. I hardly need maintenance on my computer because I know how to keep the ol' girl running properly. In the morning, after brushing my teeth, I get online. In the evening, the last thing I do before going to bed is spend some time online. When I get home from work, the first thing I do is check my email. Anyway, you get the picture.
When I came home today, all of my settings were changed. I felt my ears get hot. The little one was on my computer playing games. I took a deep breath and tried to rationalize the event. He's stuck here with nothing to do. He misses his home. All little boys like computer games. But, DADGUMMIT, I don't like people messing with my computer! However, I'm going to try to work out a schedule with them for times when they can use it. (God help me!)
In other news, I need to ask my smart Mindsay friends a question. What is it about PMS that makes us crave either salty foods or chocolate? Good Gawd, I've eaten almost a whole bag of BBQ potato chips and I don't even like BBQ potato chips! Obviously its hormonal, but what is it about this imbalance that makes you want more salt or sugar (especially chocolate) in your diet? Help!!!!!!!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-09-30T08:09:58-05:00

The talented woman who recorded this song in 1981 was actually a choreographer who had a successful breakdancing team called the "Lockers". She also appeared in the movies "Easy Rider" and "American Graffiti". This song was one of my favorite because the title of the song was also my nickname. :P Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" is said to be a tribute to this song. For some odd and kinky reason, my husband says their are some veiled references to anal sex in the song. I think hubby is just naughty. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is........
Mickey
by Toni Basil
Hey Mickey!
You've been around all night
And that's a little long.
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong.
Why can't we say goodnight? So you can take me home
Mickey.
'cause when you say you will
it always means you won't.
You're givin' me the chills

Baby
please baby
don't
ev'ry night you still
Leave me alone
Mickey.

Oh Mickey
what a pity you don't understand.
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand.
Oh Mickey
you're so pretty
can't you understand.
It's guys like you
Mickey
ooh what you do
Mickey

Do
Mickey
don't break my heart
Mickey.
Hey
Mickey - now when you take me by the who's
Ever gonna know
and ev'ry time you move
You let a little more show.

There's something you can lose - so don't say no
Mickey.

So come on and give it to me anyway you can
Anyway you want to do it
I'll take it like a man.
But please
baby
please don't leave me in this jam
Mickey.
Oh Mickey
what a pity you don't understand. . . .
Oh Mickey
what a pity you don't understand. . . .
Oh Mickey
what a pity you don't understand. .

Click here to listen to a sample of Mickey

What's the Going Rate for Husbands?

myclette — 2005-10-01T06:10:04-05:00

Can I put my hypersensitive, no sense of humor having husband up for auction on Ebay? I'll spring for the shipping price!

Even White Boyz Have to Shout - Barbie Got Back

myclette — 2005-10-02T05:10:29-05:00

You scored as Barbie got Back.
You are Barbie Got Back!! Lucky You!

Exotic Dancer Barbie
83%
Barbie got Back
83%
Gansta Bitch Barbie
42%
Transgender Barbie
42%
Goth Barbie
33%
Sorority Slut Barbie
0%

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I Hate People!

myclette — 2005-10-02T10:10:02-05:00

Patience. I have none at this moment. Where is it? It has deserted me. I am feeling like a mega-bitch tonight and I pity anyone who crosses me!! I am tired of my phone ringing off the hook, I'm tired of my sister arguing about menial bullshit. Who cares? Leave me the fuck alone! I am tired of my job. Report cards are due this week and I don't even have all of my grades averaged because I'm behind on my paper work. I'm tired of FEMA giving us the run around. This is the second time in two years my husband has been out of work. This time it is because the damn hurricane blew his company away. Cheese its! Some people just can't get a fucking break. I'm also tired of hearing about my ex-lover (we never officially dated) and his ex-stripper fiancée. I already said congratu-FUCKING-lations on the fact that she's pregnant. Why should I have to hear about it all day? Why doesn't he share his joy with someone else for a change. I'm dealing with my own shit over here! I don't feel like I can take anymore "draw backs" and bullshit right now. Too bad the YMCA is closed right now because I could really use a few rounds with a punching bag.

Update to 'I Hate People!'

myclette — 2005-10-02T11:10:27-05:00

Oh yeah, to add insult to injury, the damn Cowboys lost possession of the ball at the four yard line with only a minute and some change left in the game!
I wanna be like Ice Cube and have a reason to sing "Today Was a Good Day"! I wanna sing Zippity Doo Da and mean every word. I even want "Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder" and he'd better not poop!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-10-03T07:10:45-05:00

Before this band made it big, the lead singer then known as Gordon Sumner was a school teacher. He, Steward Copeland and Andy Summers formed a band in 1977. They were heavily influenced by jazz and Caribbean rhythms and you can hear the influence throughout all of their earlier songs. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is..........
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic

by The Police
Though I've tried before to tell her
Of the feelings I have for her in my heart
Every time that I come near her
I just lose my nerve
As I've done from the start

Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on

Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet

Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on

I resolve to call her up a thousand times a day
And ask her if she'll marry me in some old fashioned way
But my silent fears have gripped me
Long before I reach the phone
Long before my tongue has tripped me
Must I always be alone?

Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on

Click here to listen to a sample of Every Little Thing is Magic

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-04T08:10:54-05:00

This group had a short run producing three top ten hits - two which hit number one. After about 1986, they pretty much faded into obscurity like many of the groups in the 80's. The unique thing about their group was that they were one of the few bands that featured two female voices during the syth age of music. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is........
Don't You Want Me?

by Human League
You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar
When I met you
I picked you out, I shook you up, and turned you around
Turned you into someone new
Now five years later on you've got the world at your feet
Success has been so easy for you
But don't forget it's me who put you where you are now
And I can put you back down too

CHORUS:
Don't, don't you want me?
You know I can't believe it when I hear that you won't see me
Don't, don't you want me?
You know I don't believe you when you say that you don't need me
It's much too late to find
You think you've changed your mind
You'd better change it back or we will both be sorry

Don't you want me baby? Don't you want me oh
Don't you want me baby? Don't you want me oh

I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar
That much is true
But even then I knew I'd find a much better place
Either with or without you
The five years we have had have been such good times
I still love you
But now I think it's time I lived my life on my own
I guess it's just what I must do

CHORUS

Don't you want me baby? Don't you want me oh
Don't you want me baby? Don't you want me oh

Click here to listen to Don't You Want Me
Doesn't the lyric "But don't forget it's me who put you where you are now
And I can put you back down too" make you want to pummel him?

Diamonds Are Forever

myclette — 2005-10-04T08:10:24-05:00

Quite a Catch
Congratulations! You scored 78!
You've got almost everything down, minus a couple of details. Either you are a female, a gay male, or you know someone in the business. Kudos to you. You shouldn't have any trouble getting her to say "yes" - unless you have that whole fear-of-commitment thing going on.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 99% on carats
Link: The Diamonds and Pearls Test written by sarcazm7 on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-10-05T08:10:25-05:00

Today's song was inspired by Mrs.miner and new2nap . They went to the Classic and heard this old school rapper do his signature song. This rapper is famous for his penchant for leather, motorcycle cop glasses and his public feud with LL Cool J who he says stole his rhyming style. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......
Wild Wild West

by Kool Moe Dee
The wild wild west (repeat 16x) I used to live downtown 129th Street Convent everything's upbeat Parties ball in the park Nothing but girls after dark We chill nobody gets ill In the place we call the hill But if you try 'em That's when they will Get wild but they don't fight they kill At the... The wild wild west (repeat 4x) I remember parties out in the park With the girlies, rubbing up in the dark I was smooth, until someone pulled a gun It was over, they spoiled my fun I was flying, just like a track star Dying, nah, I ran through the back yard Trying to get into my building Thinking, "Why in the heck won't somebody kill them?" One day the fellas got together They vowed that no one would ever Come on our block, and terrorize us The gangs that used to do it, now they idolize us Guns, we don't like to use them Unless, our enemies choose them We prefer to fight you on like a man And beat you down with our hands and bodyslam you at the... The wild wild west (repeat 4x) We don't start trouble, but boy do we end it Our time, we like to spend it Snapping, boy do we heat up But we'll take time out to beat up A sucker, if he wants static Beatdown, yeah we got it Good, and we'll accomidate you Thanks to us, a lot of brothers hate to Come back, to this very day Cause losing's one thing we don't play If you're ever in a fight and you're beating one of us Break out, before you get bumrushed At the... The wild wild west (repeat 16x)Click here to listen to a sample of Wild Wild West

Myclette is......

myclette — 2005-10-06T06:10:10-05:00

An experiment blognapped frommiyamom and valentinaxxx
Directions: type "[your name] is", including the quotes, into a google search. cut-and-paste the first ten responses that work. Just pull the answers right out of the excerpt google shows you, don't click the link and search around. The only rule is that each one has to start with "[your name] is..."
Here are my results:
Myclette is up, too?

Myclette is fond of Rune symbols.
Myclette is currently evacuating her home city due to the impending damage of Hurricane Rita which is still headed toward the Texas Coast.
Myclette is 100% safe and probably about to celebrate.
Myclette is special, as you all well know...
MYCLETTE IS BACK in BLACK
Myclette is your "Sunny 99.1" (or better yet, 106.9 The Point)
Myclette is creative, charming, and a bit too dramatic at times. (This is so true by the way ;))
Myclette (is that spelled right? sorry!) ...

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-07T07:10:48-05:00

Last time I featured Kool Moe Dee and I mentioned his very heated feud with LL Cool J. I feel its unfair to not present both opponents of this feud, so today's song will be by LL Cool J.
LL's moniker is an acronym for "Ladies Love Cool James." Born James Todd Smith in, 1968 in St. Albans, New York City, LL Cool J came on the scene at the age of nineteen with the underground hit "I Need a Beat". He continued to release hits through out the 80's, 90's and up to the present. He has had one of the longest, consistent careers in hip-hop and has extended his talent into acting. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......
Rock the Bells
by LL Cool J

Sorry about the picture guys, but I couldn't help it. I'm only human :P
L.L. Cool J. is hard as hell
Battle anybody I don't care who you tell
I excel, they all fail
I'm gonna crack shells, Double-L must rock the bells

You've been waitin' and debatin' for oh so long
Just starvin' like Marvin for a Cool J. song
If you cried and thought I died, you definitely was wrong
It took a thought, plus I brought Cut Creator along
Evened up with E-Love down with the Cool J. force
Symbolizin' in the rhymin' for the record of course
I'm a tower full of power with rain and hail
Cut Creator scratch the record with his fingernail
Rock the bells

The king of crowd rockers finally is back
My voice is your choice as the hottest wax
True as a wizard, just a blizzard, I ain't taken no crap
I'm rhymin' and designin' with your girl in my lap
The bass is kickin' always stickin' cause you like it that way
You take a step because it's def and plus it's by Cool J.
Cut Creator on the fader, my right-hand man
We rock the bells so very well cause that's the name of this jam
Rock the bells

Some girl's will like this jam and some girls won't
Cause I make a lot of money and your boyfriend don't
L.L. went to hell, gonna rock the bells
All you washed up rappers wanna do this well
Rock the bells

Now I'm world-wide known, whether you like it or not
My one man band is Cut Creator a.k.a. Philpot
He'll never skip it, only rip it when he's on the fader
What's my d.j.'s name, Cut Creator
Now you know the episode who's on the wheels
He'll drive the cross fader like a cut mobile
So precise with a slice that you know he's greater
What's my d.j.'s name, Cut Creator
Now you know, what do you know, Earl roles the weed
I go to the store and get Old Gold
So all you crabby lookin' nappy headed girls get back
Cause there's a ten to one chance that you might get smacked
Rock the bells

The bells are circulatin' the blood in your veins
Why are girlies on the tip, L.L.'s your name
Cut Creator's good, Cool J. is good-good
You bring the wood pecker, I'll bring the wood
The bells are wippin' and rippin' at your body and soul
Why do you like Cool J., we like rock and roll
Cause it ain't the glory days with Bruce Springsteen
I'm not a virgin so I know I'll make Madonna scream
You hated Michael and Prince all the way, ever sense
If their beats were made of meat, then they would have to be mince
Rock the bells

So listen to the lines of rhyme, I rhyme on time
He'll cut the record in a second, make your d.j. look blind
So all you jerry-curl suckers wearin' high-heel boots
Like ballerinas, what I mean is you're a fruit-loop troop
All you gonna-be(s), wanna-be(s), when will you learn
Wanna be like Cool J., you gotta wait your turn
Some suckers don't like me, but I'm not concerned
Six-g (s) for twenty minutes is the pay I earn
I'm growin' and glowin' like a forest blaze
Do you like Michael Jackson, we like Cool J.
That's right, I'm on the mic with the help of the bells
There's no delayin' what I'm sayin' as I'm rockin' you well
Rock the bells!
Click here to listen to a sample of Rock the Bells

Closer

myclette — 2005-10-08T12:10:11-05:00

Environgirl and I absolutely LOVE the movie "Closer" staring Jude Law, Clive Owen, Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts. It's one of those movies that takes a unblemished look at relationships. It shows how we "settle" and how we screw up a good thing. Writers love this movie because the dialogue is so raw and honest. Clive Owen's Larry was my favorite character because he was such a delicious bastard. :P Here are some of my favorite quotes from the movie:
Dan: You think love is simple. You think the heart is like a diagram.
Larry: Have you ever seen a human heart? It looks like a fist, wrapped in blood!
Larry: You don't know the first thing about love, because you don't understand compromise.
Larry: Alice, tell me something that's true.
Alice: Lying's the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off - but it's better if you do.
Dan: Deception is brutal.
Anna: I'm sorry you're...
Larry: Don't say it! Don't you fucking say you're too good for me. I am, but don't say it.
Dan: I fell in love with her, Alice.
Alice: Oh, as if you had no choice? There's a moment, there's always a moment, "I can do this, I can give into this, or I can resist it", and I don't know when your moment was, but I bet there was one.
Alice: Is it because she's successful?
Dan: No. It's because... she doesn't need me.
Alice: Why isn't love enough?

*** Here is my most favorite exchange of dialogue in the entire movie ***

Larry: Is he a good fuck?
Anna: Don't do this.
Larry: Just answer the question! Is he good?
Anna: Yes.
Larry: Better than me?
Anna: Different.
Larry: Better?
Anna: Gentler.
Larry: What does that mean?
Anna: You know what it means.
Larry: Tell me!
Anna: No.
Larry: I treat you like a whore?
Anna: Sometimes.
Larry: Why would that be?
Anna: You fuck me like I'm a whore.
Larry: Now I wonder why that is?

Larry: Did you do it here?
Anna: No.
Larry: Why not?
Anna: Do you wish we did?
Larry: Just tell me the truth.
Anna: Yes, we did it here.
Larry: Where?
Anna: [points] There.
Larry: On this? We had our first fuck on this. Did you think of me?
*Have you ever wondered why when you find out that your significant other has cheated on you, you want to know all the GORY details?*
Anna: We do everything that people who have sex do!
Larry: Do you enjoy sucking him off?
Anna: Yes!
Larry: You like his cock?
Anna: I love it!
Larry: You like him coming in your face?
Anna: Yes!
Larry: What does it taste like?
Anna: It tastes like you but sweeter!
Larry: That's the spirit. Thank you. Thank you for your honesty. Now fuck off and die, you fucked up slag.

WTF!

myclette — 2005-10-08T09:10:07-05:00

Can someone tell me how it's possible to to fit a pair of pants two weeks ago, but not be able to even zip them up two weeks later. I've heard of water weight gain, but this is ridiculous. I am seriously considering lap band surgery.

Karaoke Idol - Escapades at the Richmond Arms.

myclette — 2005-10-09T02:10:04-05:00

Last night Environgirl and I went to our favorite watering hole, The Richmond Arms for drinks and karaoke night. We sat at our favorite table outside and I nearly froze to death. Yes, ladies and gentlemen fall has finally arrived in Houston. I think it was 62 degrees outside and I was wearing a light jacket. (Quit laughing you Yankees! Especially you Yankees from Wisconsin!) I quickly warmed up after a couple white Russians. I was a bit tipsy after that second one. (I know...I'm a lightweight) Environgirl drank her latest discovery -- a German beer called the Sparten Optimizer. This beer is the darkest beer you can get before it becomes "stout". It's a very good beer, but it packs a punch and believe me when I say toward the end of the evening my girl was quite lit up.
Environgirl hiding from the camera while I give her rabbit ears
Later that evening we were joined by Mindsay cutie Callmeroger. He is even better looking in person! He was the only one of us who was brave enough to do a song. He did "What I Got" by Sublime and he totally rocked the house! He worked it and the crowd got served last night! His normally cute persona changed into a confident, sexy beast on stage. It was cool seeing that transformation. Maybe next time I'll get a set of balls and go up there. For some reason, whenever I do karaoke, I end up doing a disco song.

Callmeroger rocks the house with his rendition of Sublime's "What I Got"
Our favorite waitress, Claire and her friend got up and did their rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody!" They were great, but I know I could have done that song better. :P Callmeroger left after "Bohemian Rhapsody" because he was party hopping. Apparently, he was a very busy man last night. ;) "Roger the Dodger" as the D. J. called him told us he had a great time and that he can't wait to do it again next week. He's such a ham. He is already thinking about what songs he wants to perform next.

"Roger the Dodger" and "The Cocoa Goddess"

"STOP in the Name of Love!" cries camera shy Environgirl.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-10T08:10:41-05:00

This duo from the UK came onto the music scene in 1985 and their album "Please" quickly became a top 10 album. Over the years they have become significant figures in the gay culture because of their songs that talk about issues that touch the gay community such as AIDS and homophobia. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......
West End Girls

by The Pet Shop Boys

Sometimes you're better off dead
There's a gun in your hand and it's pointing at your head
You think you're mad too unstable
Kicking in chairs and knocking down tables
In a restaurant in a West End town
Call the police
There's a madman around
Running down underground to a dive bar
In a West End town

In a West End town a dead end world
The East End boys and West End girls
In a West End town a dead end world
The East End boys and West End girls
West End girls

Too many shadows whispering voices
Faces on posters too many choices
If when why what how much have you got
Have you got it do you get it
If so how often
Which do you choose
A hard or soft option
(How much do you need)

In a West End town a dead end world
The East End boys and West End girls
In a West End town a dead end world
The East End boys and West End girls
West End girls
West End Girls
(How much do you need)
In a West End town a dead end world
The East End boys and West End girls
Ooh West End town a dead end world
East End boys West End Girls
West End girls

You got a heart of glass or a heart of stone
Just you wait till I get you home
We've got no future
We've got no past
Here today built to last
In every city in every nation
From Lake Geneva to the Finland nation
(How far have you been)

In a West End town a dead end world
The East End boys and West End girls
In a West End town a dead end world
East End Boys West End girls
West End girls
West End girls
West End girls
(How far have you been)

Click here to listen to a sample of West End Girls

Weird!!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-10T11:10:31-05:00

When I typed in the address www.myclette.mindsay.com, I got an error message saying unknown user - myclette. However, I was still able to log in and update my blog. What is going on here??? I'm so confused.

It's A TEXAS Thang -- Y'all Wouldn't Understand

myclette — 2005-10-11T12:10:59-05:00

Yeeeehawww! Things every Texan should know.

Armadillos sleep in the middle of the road with their feet in the air.

Roadrunners don't say "Beep Beep."

There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 live in Texas.

There are 10,000 types of spiders and all 10,000 live in Texas, plus a
couple no one's seen before.

Possums will eat anything.

If it grows...it sticks. If it crawls...it bites.

Nothing will kill a mesquite tree!

Texas has 6 seasons:

Spring, Feb 16 to April 15
Summer, April 16 to July 15 (temp 90 to 98 degrees)
Super Summer, July 16 to Sept 10 (temp 100 to 115
degrees)
Summer, Sept. 11 to Oct 1 (temp 90 to 98 degrees)
Fall, Oct 2 to Dec. 1
Winter Dec. 2 to Feb 15
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"Onced" and "Twiced" are words.

Fireants consider your flesh as a picnic.

"Coldbeer" is one word.

People actually grow and eat okra...

When the world ends, only cockroaches and mesquite trees will survive.

The sound of coyotes howling at night only sounds good for the first
couple of weeks.

When a buzzard sits on the
fence and stares at you, it's time to go the doctor.

"Fixinto" is one word, as is "goan" - go on, or "comon" - come on.

The word dinner is confusing. Because, there's only lunch and then
there's supper.

"Backards and Forards" means I know everything about you.

"Jeet?" is actually a phrase meaning "Did you eat?"

You work until you're done or it's too dark to see. Or from can to
can't.

You've often had to switch from "Heat" to "A/C" in the same day.

Stores don't have bags; they have sacks.

Al l the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable,
grain, insect or animal and the way to cook them.

You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both
unlocked!

You always carry jumper cables in your car ... to help someone else.

You know what "cow tipping" and "snipe hunting" is.

You know whether another Texan is from East, West, North, South or
Central
Texas as soon as they open their mouth.

There is a Dairy Queen in every town with a population of 500 or more.

Shopping is a favorite past-time AND a major sport.

You describe the first cool snap (below 75 degrees) as good "chili"
weather.

A carbonated soft drink isn't a soda, cola, or a pop.... it's a "Coke",
regardless of brand or flavor (Except Dr. Pepper).

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-10-11T08:10:04-05:00

Keyboardist Vince Clarke left the highly successful band Depeche Mode and formed this band that became just as successful. He and Andy Bell spawned numerous top ten hits and became another brave, openly gay band of the 80's who reached audiences of all lifestyles. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
A Little Respect

by Erasure
I try to discover
A little something to make me sweeter
Oh baby refrain
From breaking my heart
I'm so in love with you
I'll be forever blue
That you give me no reason
Why you're making me work so hard

That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no

Soul, I hear you calling
Oh baby please
Give a little respect
To me

And if I should falter
Would you open your arms out to me
We can make love not war
And live at peace with our hearts
I'm so in love with you
I'll be forever blue
What religion or reason
Could drive a man to forsake his lover

Don't you tell me no
Don't you tell me no
Don't you tell me no
Don't you tell me no

Soul, I hear you calling
Oh baby please
Give a little respect
To me

I'm so in love with you
I'll be forever blue
That you give me no reason
Why you're making me work so hard

That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no
That you give me no

Soul, I hear you calling
Oh baby please (Give a little respect)
Give a little respect
To me

(Soul) I hear you calling
Oh baby please (Give a little respect)
Give a little respect
To meClick here to listen to a sample of A Little Respect

Texas Says No Dildos!

myclette — 2005-10-12T12:10:28-05:00

The Texas Penal Code Section 43.23
"A person commits an offense if he ... possesses with intent to wholesale promote any obscene material or obscene device. A person who possesses six or more obscene devices ... is presumed to possess them with intent to promote the same."
Patricia Webb, 43, was arrested in November by two undercover police officers for selling sexual toys and charged with violating Texas obscenity laws. She could face up to a year in jail and a fine of $4,000 if convicted. (Luckily this case was thrown out)
A Houston area adult bookstore clerk was arrested for selling illegal sex toys during an undercover sting operation. What makes a sex toy illegal? If the packaging indicates it is a sexual device then it is illegal. If the packaging refers to the device in non-sexual terms such as a "massager" then it isn't illegal. Click here for more information about illegal sex toys in Texas.
I love Texas, but my beloved state has the most ridiculous sex laws on the books. Why is a person possessing SIX or more "obscene" devices breaking the law? Where did the number six come from? Why is selling a sex toy illegal? Why are the police wasting tax dollars arresting store clerks who sell dildos? How repressed are we?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-12T08:10:50-05:00

Today's song is dedicated to those people who hate fat people. (You know who you are). This plus-sized artist and his rap group came out with their debut album in 1987. Weighing over 250 pounds this heavy hitter made his size part of his marketing strategy, however it was his lyrical style that stood out the most. He was also surprisingly light on his feet (like me) and could bust a move with the best of them. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
The Overweight Lover's in the House
That's right Matt, bite it like a big fat greasy sausage!
by Heavy D and the Boyz

Click here to listen to a sample of The Overweight Lover's in the House
P.S. I couldn't find the lyrics, so if anyone can find them let me know. :)

The Monster, Up Close and Personal.

myclette — 2005-10-13T10:10:29-05:00

My husband is the art director of a local magazine called Cush that focuses on issues affecting African-Americans in Southeast Texas. He recently came across some photos a client took of Hurricane Katrina. I'm not exactly sure where in Lousiana this client was at the time he took the photos, but the storm was so big, that it was visible before it even reached the area where he took them. Notice that there is no rain in the photos. These pictures gave me chills.

This photo creeped me out the most. It shows tornadoes being spun out of the hurricane

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-14T08:10:01-05:00

During the late eighties, gangsta rap was king. However, a new rap / hip-hop sound emerged in 1989 and had a small window of success in the early nineties. This sound fused hip-hop with jazz and produced a more mellow flow coupled with more Afrocentric lyrics. This Long Island rap trio released their first CD, Three Feet High & Rising, in 1989 and it was considered one of the most seminal albums in hip-hop. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is............
Me, Myself and I
by De La Soul
[Dove] Mirror mirror on the wall Tell me mirror what is wrong? Can it be my De La Clothes Or is it just my De La Soul What I do ain't make believe People say I sit and try But when it comes to being De La It's just me myself and I It's just me myself and I (repeat 3x) [Posdonus] Now you tease my Plug One style And my Plug One spectacles You say Plug One and Two are hippies No we're not, thats pure Plug Bull Always pushin that we formed an image There's no need to lie When it comes to being Plug One It's just me myself and I It's just me myself and I (repeat 3X) [Dove] Proud, I'm proud of what I am Poems I speak are Plug Two type Please oh please let Plug Two be himself, not what you read or write Write is wrong when hype is written on the Soul, De La that is Style is surely our own thing Not the false disguise of show-biz De La Soul is from the soul And in fact I can't deny Strictly from the Dan called Stuckie And from me myself and I It's just me myself and I (repeat 3X) [Posdonus] Glory Glory Hallelu Glory for Plug One and Two But that glory's been denied By concensing dookie eyes People think they diss my person by stating I'm darkly packed I know this so I point at Q-Tip and he states, "Black is Black" Mirror mirror on the wall Shovel chestnuts in my path Just keep all nuts twistin up so I don't get an aftermath But if I do I'll calmly punch them in the 4th day of July Cause they tried to mess with third degree That's me myself and I It's just me myself and I (repeat 3X)
Click here to listen to a sample of Me, Myself & I

What's Your Style of Fashion?

myclette — 2005-10-15T04:10:54-05:00

Glamorous Soul
56% Tastefulness, 46% Originality, 52% Deliberateness, 70% Sexiness
[Tasteful Original Deliberate Sexy]

You choose your outfits carefully according to many criteria. You don't like looking cheap, dull or random and you go to great lengths to avoid this. You are successful, too. People admire your taste and sex appeal. Many try to imitate you but not many can recreate your unique style. Sometimes, however, they find you too intimidating to approach. If you don't wear retro style yet, perhaps you should consider it. It would become greatly your sexy, mysterious self.

The opposite style from yours is Fashion Enemy [Flamboyant Conventional Random Prissy].

All the categories: Fashion Enemy Bar Cruiser Kid Next Door Sex Bomb Hippie Kid Fashion Rebel Fashion Artist Catwalk God(ess) Librarian Sporty Hottie Office Master Uptown Girl/ Boy Brainy Student Movie Star Fashionista Glamorous Soul

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 53% on Tastefulness
You scored higher than 23% on Originality
You scored higher than 33% on Deliberateness
You scored higher than 87% on Sexiness
Link: The Fashion Style Test written by mari-e on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Back to Normal

myclette — 2005-10-16T11:10:19-05:00

My husband's family has finally gone back to Port Arthur, TX. He is happy to have our home back to ourselves. I didn't feel like they were that bad -- actually I thought they were very helpful. I'm going to miss them. I do have to to admit that it is nice to have the house to ourselves, but I feel badly about my daughter's playmates being gone. She will miss them most of all.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-17T08:10:06-05:00

Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, this all woman band was part of the new generation of independent, strong female groups. Their first album, "All Over the Place" got the attention of Prince who wrote today's featured song. The song reached #2 on the U.S. pop charts and gave the band world wide exposure. I picked this song because it seems to express the way I feel this morning. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is........
Manic Monday
by The Bangles
Six o’clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin’ valentino
By a crystal blue italian stream

But I can’t be late
’cause then I guess I just won’t get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

It’s just another manic monday
I wish it was sunday
’cause that’s my funday
My I don’t have to runday
It’s just another manic monday

Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an air-o-plane
I still couldn’t make it on time

’cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I’m gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there

All of the nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down
Doesn’t it matter
That I have to feed the both of us
Employment’s down

He tells me in his bedroom voice
C’mon honey, let’s go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
When you’re having fun
Click here to listen to a sample of Manic Monday
Check out Callmeroger's 90's SONG OF THE DAY
Check out BigmamaGoth 's GOTHIC SONG OF THE NIGHT

TEN Things I've Learned

myclette — 2005-10-18T06:10:46-05:00

Stolen -- er INSPIRED by Muralsaz .

TEN THINGS I'VE LEARNED
1. Everybody doesn't have to like you.
2. A peanut butter and Jelly sandwich with ice cold milk is still a damn good meal.
3. One size does not fit all.
4. Love is often unrequited
5. Wanting "me" time is not selfish.
6. People who think that there is a scientific explanation for everything are idiots.
7. People who think that religion solves everything are idiots.
8. Racism or any 'ism' will never end because of Mankind's need to conquer each other and proclaim dominance. (Survival of the fittest).
9. Things do get better.
10. We do more things right in our lives than we do wrong in our lives.

The 80's Song of the Day -- Postponed!

myclette — 2005-10-19T08:10:23-05:00

Sorry about the 80's SONG OF THE DAY, but I have been having a hell of a time waking up on time this week. Hopefully, I will get my act together tomorrow morning. Perhaps, I'll just post one when I get home from work. What do you think?

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' BOUT!!!!!!!!!!!...

myclette — 2005-10-19T11:10:11-05:00

GO ASTROS!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Eye of the Tiger

myclette — 2005-10-21T10:10:39-05:00

I decided to take this week off for doing the 80's Song of the Day. For some reason it was hard to get my act together in the mornings this week. I will start back doing the 80's Song of the Day next week.
Last Friday, I went to the diet doctor with my sister-in-law. In the waiting room I saw a woman who said she lost 70 lbs! She was still big, but she looked very confident and I knew she would continue until she reached her goal. The doctor and I talked about my health goals which included getting the stress off of my knees. I also wanted to feel better and build up my endurance. She was pleased because the last goal on my list was to look better. It shocked me when she brought it to my attention. Of course I would like to look great in a pair of leather pants (shut up environgirl !), but I really would just like to feel better.
The doctor gave me two prescriptions and an easy diet plan. I also decided to stay away from sucrose. I noticed that when I eat sugar I gain weight. I don't think I can metabolize sugar very well. I wonder if it has something to do with the fact that diabetes runs in my family. I don't normally eat a lot of sugar, but the times that I do carelessly eat sugar directly corresponds to my rapidly packing on the pounds. Therefore, sugar is out! I am also walking the field at my school during my break time. I think it's making a big difference. My knees aren't giving me as much trouble. Each week or so I will try to increase my walks by 1 lap. I started out walking 3 and ended the week jogging some and walking some. It's not a big deal, but it's a start.
Another tool that I'm using is self-hypnosis and subliminal tapes. I think they are helping, too. One of them is supposed to increase my desire to exercise and the other one is to promote healty eating habits and self-esteem. The fact that I'm exercising is a testament that at least one of the CD's is working for me. I HATE exercising! I don't mind doing fun activities that double as exercise like dancing or playing volleyball, but just plain old going to the gym or aerobics class is usually the equivalent of a root canal for me. Now, I don't mind so much. So far, I've already lost SIX pounds! Yay me!

They Grow Up So Fast!

myclette — 2005-10-22T12:10:37-05:00

Today I slept in. My four year old daughter came to my room to wake me up in her usually way -- she bellows "MOMMMYYYYYYY!!!!!!" at the top of her lungs and jumps on my bed. We sat on the bed and played Patty Cake and a game she made up called Mickey Mouse. Then we had a little chat about school and t.v.
     "What cartoons were you watching this morning Pookie?" I asked.
     "Mommy, I don't look at cartoons anymore," she replied looking quite serious and sounding a bit exasperated, "I look at the news."
I could have died laughing! It's true she has a strange facination with the weather and traffic reports, but I figured it was because she likes maps.
Oh, she also asked me for a baby sister again this morning. She said I should name her Kathryn. I told her that Kathryn was already her middle name. "That's okay," she said. "She can have it, too." Where did this kid come from?

I'm Thinking Harvard, Wellesley or Brown

myclette — 2005-10-22T01:10:05-05:00

My baby's a genius! She has this map game on her Leap Pad where it asks you to find a state. The little stinker of course knows Texas, California and Florida, but she knows
Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Oklahoma and New York.
I didn't show her those and they aren't learning those in school.
Because she really likes maps, I gave her an atlas and now it is her favorite book!

Gender Study

myclette — 2005-10-22T05:10:44-05:00

Femfirst is doing a gender study on people's attitudes of boys and girls. She would like to collect some data from the Mindsay community. Click HERE to give her your two cents.

Why Aren't I Seeing any of the Profits??

myclette — 2005-10-23T03:10:06-05:00

This is Bizarre! I wonder how they calculate this.

My blog is worth $28,791.54.
How much is your blog worth?

Ho-Hum - Hum Drum

myclette — 2005-10-24T12:10:14-05:00

I haven't been feeling myself lately. I've just been feeling a little "ho-hum". I haven't really been talkative and I've just wanted to be alone for the past two or three days. There's really no reason for my reclusiveness, I just haven't felt like being social. I haven't even felt like blogging.
It's weird. Friday I got sick in the stomach after eating some bad Chinese food and I haven't felt "right" since. I had to work at the church Friday night until 9:30 which means I didn't get home until almost 10:00 PM. Saturday I didn't want to go out or even leave the house. Today, I had to work at the church this morning. I was fine, but when I got home it was the same old thing. I just wanted to be alone. What is this all about? I'm not sad about anything.
Physically, I've felt a little odd. I've been having chills and feeling cold when I know it isn't cold in the house. This is unusual for me because I actually like it a bit cool in the house. Anyway, I know this was a lame entry. I just wanted to let everyone know why I've been a little distant lately.
P.S. Does anyone know why the page of coins keeps coming up in my readings?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-24T08:10:08-05:00

I'm baaaaaack! Sorry for the short hiatus.
I can't believe I haven't featured this song yet! This vocalist, in my opinion had one of the best voices to ever come out of the eighties. To look at her you wouldn't think she would have such a big, well timbered voice. Along with her husband, the duo produced numerous hits in the 80's. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

by the Eurythmics
Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas--
Everybody's looking for something.
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused.

(Hold your head up--Keep your head up--MOVIN' ON)
Click here to listen to a sample of Sweet Dreams

Yay! I'm Off Today!

myclette — 2005-10-24T05:10:54-05:00

I had the day off and it was blissful. Alas, it was also too short. This is usually the time I get home from work.  Some people always complain about how teachers get too many days off, but I they also don't realize how much we really need those days off. Of course those are the same people who usually complain about not knowing what they are going to do with their kids. I always smile and think to myself, "If you can't stand your own kid, imagine what we feel like when we deal with yours and everyone else's kid."
So, yeah! I got the day off. We needed a break from your kids! :P

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-10-25T08:10:20-05:00

I always like the intro to this song. I feel it was one of the most powerful Duran Duran songs, musically. I've always been a Duran Duran fan. While admittedly, they weren't the most musically gifted of the 80's bands, they knew how to produce catchy pop tunes.
Fast Fact: Duran Duran got their name from a character in the movie Barbarella starring Jane Fonda. Barbarella was a risqué, campy movie about an intergalactic spy / nymph whose mission was to save the world from the evil, mad scientist, Durand Durand.
The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....................
RIO
by Duran Duran

Moving on the floor now babe you're a bird of paradise
Cherry ice cream smile I suppose it's very nice
With a step to your left and a flick to the right you catch that mirror way out west
You know you're something special and you look like you're the best

Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through a dusty land
And when she shines she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio dance across the Rio Grande

I've seen you on the beach and I've seen you on TV
Two of a billion stars it means so much to me
Like a birthday or a pretty view
But then I'm sure that you know it's just for you

Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through a dusty land
And when she shines she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio dance across the Rio Grande

Hey now woo look at that did she nearly run you down
At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive
You make me feel alive, alive alive
I'll take my chance cause luck is on my side or something
I know what you're thinking I tell you something I know what you're thinking

Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twists across a dusty land
And when she shines she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio dance across the Rio Grand
Her name is Rio she don't need to understand
And I might find her if I'm looking like I can
Oh Rio, Rio hear them shout across the land
From mountains in the north down to the Rio Grande
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
Click here to listen to a sample of Rio

Tear the Roof off this Mutha Sucka!

myclette — 2005-10-25T05:10:38-05:00

That's what the MLB Commission said about tonight's World Series game played at Minute Maid Park. The stadium was built with a retractable roof. Fans like to keep the roof closed during some of the games because it makes the crowd sound louder. However, the Commission ruled that the roof will be opened during tonight's World Series game. My problem is this: The stadium is ours. It belongs to the city of Houston. Should another entity be able to tell a city what to do with their stadium? What a load of crap! Home field advantage means just what it says - the advantage of playing at home. What do you guys think?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-10-26T08:10:36-05:00

This band was originally a ska band called the Invaders. In 1982, thanks to the influence of MTV, this band got a lot of attention in the U.S. because the video for this song got continuous air play. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
Our House
by Madness
Father wears his Sunday best
Mother's tired she needs a rest
The kids are playing up downstairs
Sister's sighing in her sleep
Brother's got a date to keep
He can't hang around

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our ...

Our house it has a crowd
There's always something happening
And it's usually quite loud
Our mum she's so house-proud
Nothing ever slows her down
And a mess is not allowed

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our ...

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our ...
Something tells you that you've got to get away from it

Father gets up late for work
Mother has to iron his shirt
Then she sends the kids to school
Sees them off with a small kiss
She's the one they're going to miss
In lots of ways
Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our ...

I remember way back then when everything was true and
when
We would have such a very good time such a fine time
Such a happy time
And I remember how we'd play simply waste the day away
Then we'd say nothing would come between us two dreamers

Father wears his Sunday best
Mother's tired she needs a rest
The kids are playing up downstairs
Sister's sighing in her sleep
Brother's got a date to keep
He can't hang around

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our street

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our ...

Our house, was our castle and our keep
Our house, in the middle of our street

Our house, that was where we used to sleep
Our house, in the middle of our street

Our house, in the middle of our street
Click here to listen to a sample of Our House

Bummer!

myclette — 2005-10-27T01:10:57-05:00

I'm totally bummed out! Who wants to get swept out of the World Series. *sigh* Heck, I wanted to at least win one game. Oh well, better luck next year. I still love ya 'Stros! Congrats White Sox (I say begrudingly). 88 years has been a long time coming.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-27T09:10:10-05:00

This rocker from Indiana seemed to go through as many name changes as Puff Daddy...er PDiddy --- no Diddy. He admits that he started his career off as a Springsteen clone, however he has certainly made a name for himself. The song featured today has a chorus that I usually say to myself when I'm a little down in the dumps. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....
Jack and Diane

by John Cougar (John Mellencamp)

Little ditty about Jack and Diane 2 American kids growin up in the heartland Jacky's gonna be a football star Diane debutante backseat of Jacky's car Suckin' on chili dogs outside the tastee freeze Diane's sittin' on Jacky's lap He's got his hand between her knees Jacky say "Hey Diane lets run off Behind a shady tree" Dribble off those Bobby Brooks Let me do what I please. And Jacky Say Oh yeah life goes on Long after the thrill of livin is gone Oh yeay say life goes on Long after the thrill of livin is gone, they walk on Jacky sits back reflects his thoughts for the moment Scratches his head and does his best james dean. Well you know Diane, we oughtta run of the city Diane says "Baby, you aint missin' no-thing" Jacky say a Refrain Gonna let it rock Let it roll Let the Bible Belt come down And Save My soul Hold on to 16 as long as you can Changes come around real soon Make us women and men Little ditty about Jack and Diane Two American kids doing the best they can

An Interesting Article -- You Should Read this Tootboy.

myclette — 2005-10-27T06:10:37-05:00

http://americanpolitics.com/20030110Thoreau.html

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-28T08:10:14-05:00

This is probably one of the most misinterpreted songs of the 80's. Some people actually had it played at their weddings! I guess obsession and stalking is romantic. Puff Daddy aka Sean "Puffy" Combs aka PDiddy now known as just Diddy used the track to pay homage to his slain friend The Notorious B.I.G. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
Every Breath You Take

by The Police
Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I’ll be watching you

Every single day
Every word you say
Every game you play
Every night you stay
I’ll be watching you

Oh, can’t you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches
With every step you take

Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
I’ll be watching you

Since you’ve gone I been lost without a trace
I dream at night I can only see your face
I look around but it’s you I can’t replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying baby, baby, please...

Oh, can’t you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches
With every breath you take

Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
I’ll be watching you

Every move you make
Every step you take
I’ll be watching you

I’ll be watching you
I’ll be watching you
I’ll be watching you
I’ll be watching you...
Click here to listen to a sample of Every Breath You Take

Halloween Blues -- Mars is too Close and I'm still Fat

myclette — 2005-10-29T08:10:23-05:00

I don't know what the deal is, but I don't feel like doing anything! I'm listless today. Halloween is my favorite holiday and I planned to go out this weekend in costume, but I don't have the desire to do it. What's wrong with me? This is so lame!
I mentioned to several people that I'm wondering if the fact that Mars, being so close to the Earth this week, is affecting everyone's moods. I also read that Mars was having a dust storm today and you would be able to see it tonight with a common backyard telescope! (Cool!) A lot of my friends have been experiencing a great deal of depression, anger and setbacks this week. I had a HUGE fight with my husband on Thursday. We are barely speaking to each other. Everything is so strained between us. My students have been perfect little assholes and several of the children at school had Saturday detention today. We scheduled 12 students and only 5 students' parents allowed them to serve detention. Way to go parents! Teach your kids that they don't have to take responsiblity for their behavior because you'll get them out of it. I can't wait until you get tired of bailing them out of jail and going to court.
I haven't gotten on the scale yet, I just can't do it. I don't feel like I've lost any weight yet. However, I do feel like I'm flabbier! I've been exercising almost everyday and I'm flabbier, that's just sad. Maybe I'll get on the scale next week. In the meantime I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.

Wow! I'm 37 pounds on Mars !

I Like This Quiz!

myclette — 2005-10-30T10:10:52-05:00

You fit in with:
Taoism

Your ideals mostly resemble those of the Taoist faith. Spirituality is the most important thing in your life. You strive to live by all of your ideals, and live a very intellectually focused life.

80% spiritual.
20% reason-oriented.

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

Like Sand Through the Hour Glass -- Cool Quiz

myclette — 2005-10-30T08:10:04-05:00

Your life most resembles:
Days of Our Lives

Your life mostly resembles those of the characters on Days of Our Lives. You have a crazy life. For some reason many different people are attracted to you and many strange things happen to you. You like to play it up too, and love starting rumors about yourself so that everyone will know you. Your friends love you because you are so funny, you make them feel important by always making them your top priority and you are kinda quirky.

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!!

myclette — 2005-10-31T08:10:44-05:00

Since today is Halloween, I figured I'd pick a scary song! Most people agree that the video for this song one of the most prolific videos ever. The artist himself has undergone an even scarier transformation in real life than he did in the video. The best line in the video? "I'm not like other guys..." LOL! :P The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....
THRILLER!!!
by Michael Jackson
It's Close To Midnight And Something Evil's Lurking In The Dark
Under The Moonlight You See A Sight That Almost Stops Your Heart
You Try To Scream But Terror Takes The Sound Before You Make It
You Start To Freeze As Horror Looks You Right Between The Eyes,
You're Paralyzed

[Chorus]
'Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
And No One's Gonna Save You From The Beast About
Strike
You Know It's Thriller, Thriller Night
You're Fighting For Your Life Inside A Killer, Thriller
Tonight

[2nd Verse]
You Hear The Door Slam And Realize There's Nowhere Left To Run
You Feel The Cold Hand And Wonder If You'll Ever See The Sun
You Close Your Eyes And Hope That This Is Just
Imagination
But All The While You Hear The Creature Creepin' Up
Behind
You're Out Of Time

[Chorus]
'Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
There Ain't No Second Chance Against The Thing With
Forty Eyes
You Know It's Thriller, Thriller Night
You're Fighting For Your Life Inside Of Killer, Thriller Tonight

[Bridge]
Night Creatures Call
And The Dead Start To Walk In Their Masquerade
There's No Escapin' The Jaws Of The Alien This Time
(They're Open Wide)
This Is The End Of Your Life

[3rd Verse]
They're Out To Get You, There's Demons Closing In On Every Side
They Will Possess You Unless You Change The Number On Your Dial
Now Is The Time For You And I To Cuddle Close Together
All Thru The Night I'll Save You From The Terror On The Screen,
I'll Make You See

[Chorus]
That This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
'Cause I Can Thrill You More Than Any Ghost Would Dare To Try
Girl, This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
So Let Me Hold You Tight And Share A Killer, Diller, Chiller
Thriller Here Tonight

[Rap Performed By Vincent Price]
Darkness Falls Across The Land
The Midnite Hour Is Close At Hand
Creatures Crawl In Search Of Blood
To Terrorize Y'awl's Neighbourhood
And Whosoever Shall Be Found
Without The Soul For Getting Down
Must Stand And Face The Hounds Of Hell
And Rot Inside A Corpse's Shell
The Foulest Stench Is In The Air
The Funk Of Forty Thousand Years
And Grizzy Ghouls From Every Tomb
Are Closing In To Seal Your Doom
And Though You Fight To Stay Alive
Your Body Starts To Shiver
For No Mere Mortal Can Resist
The Evil Of The Thriller

[Into Maniacal Laugh, In Deep Echo]

Hee Hee *hiccup*

myclette — 2005-11-01T07:11:52-05:00

You're A Passed Out Drunk
Drinking gives you that warm fuzzy feeling, until you're thrown in the back of a police car...
What Kind of Drunk Are You?

My Life Rating

myclette — 2005-11-03T06:11:07-05:00

I'm surprised it's not worse.
This Is My Life, Rated
Life: 5.8
Mind: 7.2
Body: 5.9
Spirit: 7.2
Friends/Family: 6.9
Love: 3.6
Finance: 5.2
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

A Couple of Sandwiches Short of a Picnic

myclette — 2005-11-03T06:11:26-05:00

Welp, I've finally lost the little sanity I had left. That song "Slightly Mad" by Queen should be my theme song for today and maybe for the rest of the month!
I wrote a lengthy letter to a friend and promptly put it in the mail. Today the letter came back and I was perplexed as to why it was returned. Finally, I asked my husband if he had any idea why the letter was returned. I was sure that I paid enough postage. My husband looked at me like I grew a second head and said, "Uhm, Dear...you put your friend's address as the return address and addressed the letter to yourself!"

Math Quiz

myclette — 2005-11-03T10:11:49-05:00

Gosh! Which one did I miss?? :(
You Passed 8th Grade Math
Congratulations, you got 9/10 correct!
Could You Pass 8th Grade Math?

The 80's Song of the Day!!!

myclette — 2005-11-04T08:11:46-05:00

Sorry about not posting for a few days, but I think this daylight-saving's thing is designed to throw us off schedule. Anyway, I can't be sure why this song was so popular. Even the artist admits he doesn't know what made this song the hit that it was. Maybe it was the dark melody or the lyrics that talk about being blinded by love and the desire to not have it discovered.   The song was a hit in 1983 and now 12 years later you can experience the song again via the new dance remix. (You gotta love those dance mixes...NOT!) The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.....
Sunglasses at Night
by Corey Hart
Sunglasses At Night
Corey Hart
(First Offense)

I wear my sunglasses at night
so I can
so I can
Watch you weave then breath your story lines.
And I wear my sunglasses at night
so I can
so I can
Keep track of the visions in my eyes.
While she's deceiving me
it cuts my security.
Has she got control of me? - I turn to her and say:
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades
oh no.
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades
oh no
I can't believe it!
You got it made with the guy in shades
oh no.
And I wear my sunglasses at night
so I can
so i can
Forget my name while you collect your claim
And I wear my sunglasses at night
so I can.
so I can.
See the light that's right before my eyes.
While she's deceiving me she cuts my security
She gots control of me
I turn to her and say
. . .
Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades
oh no.
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades
oh no
I can't believe it!
Don't be afraid of the guy in shades
oh no
it can't escape you

cause you got it made with the guy in shades
oh no.
I said: I wear my sunglasses at night.
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night.
I'll say it to you now: I wear my sunglasses at night

I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night.
I cry to you: I wear my sunglasses at night. I wear my sunglasses at night
Click here to listen to a sample of Sunglasses at Night

A Little Vanity in a Woman is a Good Thing

myclette — 2005-11-05T02:11:25-05:00

Real Women, Real Beauty
I believe all women should have a little bit of vanity in them. Why you ask? Isn't being humble and modest better than being vain? Well, maybe for a man, but not for a woman. As women, we are shoved modesty and humility down our throats from the moment we are born. We are told what we should look like and how we should behave. Eating disorders and self hatred are rampant in the female population. Good girls don't and bad girls do. Lose weight! A man wants you to look like the same woman he married 10 years ago. Gain weight! Meat is for a man, but bones are for the dog. Get bigger boobs. Get a smaller rear (or bigger depending on what is popular at the moment.) If a woman is assertive then she's "bitchy". (Well I guess that means I'm a bitch.) If a woman is too shy, then she's "mousy". If a woman is uninhibited and loves sex, she's a slut. If she's inhibited and doesn't like sex then she's cold and frigid.
When I say a woman should have a bit of vanity in them, I'm not talking about the kind of vanity that makes a person self-conscious. The women on that thankfully cancelled show, "The Swan" weren't vain, they were self-conscious. Some of the most beautiful women in Hollywood aren't just vain, they are also self-conscious. I want women to be able to look at themselves and see something that they would never want to change. It doesn't have to be a physical trait, but it should be something that they feel they can be proud of. I believe if women could find that one thing about themselves that they would never want to change it could manifest into self-CONFIDENCE. We all know that confidence is sexy in a man, but it is also very sexy in a woman.
When I see my "sisters" in the world complaining about how they hate the way they look or how they wish they were smarter or more talented I want to cry! One friend told me how her husband was "turned off" by her because she still hasn't lost weight from her second pregnancy. The baby is only four months old! My friend was dispondent and depressed. Finally, I told her to find a baby sitter because we were going out! She came over and she was wearing the most unimaginative, unflattering outfit I've ever seen! It was like she wanted to disappear. Her whole demeanor had changed. What happened to my vibrant friend who would go to the salsa club with me and tear up the floor? "No, no!" I said, "This will never do." I let her borrow one of my shirts and redid her hair. She objected at first, but I can be very persuasive. Finally, we went to a little restaurant near my house and sat outside. The change in her attitude was almost immediate! The waiters flirted with her and so did some guy from out-of-town. (I forget where he said he was from). I told her that she was beautiful and if I had legs like her I would wear short skirts all year. She went home in a great mood and I don't think it was just because of the margaritas.  She called me about a week later to tell me she started working out again and she was ignoring her husband's comments. She also said that he was actually being less obnoxious because she's been acting like she didn't give a damn. I'm having a Mary Kay party in a couple of weeks.  She is definitely one of the first people I thought to invite! ;)

My friend practicing a dip with her hunky dance partner
So, mes sœurs de la communauté de Mindsay (my sisters in the Mindsay community) give me one physical trait you are proud of and one non-physical trait you are proud of.

The physical trait that I'm proud of .

The non-physical thing I'm proud of.

Bloggnapped from Fairydustings

myclette — 2005-11-06T05:11:52-05:00

1)My mother once: was a cheerleader.

2) Never in my life: have I seen a four-leaf clover

3) When I was five: I started dance lessons.

4) High School was/is: An experience I'll never forget, nor want to repeat.

5)I will never forget: My Granny's laugh.

6) I once met: Tina Thompson from the Houston Comets and Danny Kaye.

7) There's this person I know who: Is a great cook and makes the coolest soap ever!

8) Once, at a bar: I got a standing ovation singing "Last Dance" on Karaokee night.

9) By noon I'm usually: Sleepy and wishing the day was over.

10) Last night I: Started back to doing my intense skin regimine

11) If I only had: a the winning Powerball numbers.

12) Next time I go to church/temple: I will tithe again.

13) Terri Schiavo: Should've had a living will.

14) I like: Jewelry...A LOT!

15) When I turn my head left, I see: hideous drapes.

16) When I turn my head right, I see: My perpetual calendar that still says August! I'm fixin' ta (that's Texan for 'going to')change that right now!

17) You know I'm lying when: You wouldn't be able to tell.

18) In grade school: I went to the same music academy Beyoncé attended years later.
19) If I was a character written by Shakespeare: I would probably be Lady MacBeth. I think she got a bad rap. All she did was try to build her husband's ambition. The sap wouldn't have done anything, but whine about the MacDuff if she hadn't have egged him on. (I know, it's a little dark and skewed)
20) By this time next year I: hope to be richer and slimmer.

21) A better name for me would be: ...Cocoa Brown

22) I have a hard time understanding: any math beyond geometry.

23) If I ever go back to school I'll: probably want to get a degree in Pharmacy.

24) You know I like you if: I start giving you things

25) If I won an award, the first person I'd thank would be: God

26) I hope that: I have something I've written published.

27) Take my advice: Think before you act or speak. Impulsiveness is a sign of immaturity.

28) My ideal breakfast is: Crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, a big buttermilk biscuit w/ syrup, grits and a large glass of orange juice.

29) A song I love, but do not have is: "Comfortable" by John Mayer

30) If you visit my hometown, I suggest: Visit all the little hot spot's downtown like Sambuca's and rent a car. Houston is so big that public transportation is down right impossible.

31) Tulips, character flaws, microchips & track stars: This must be some sort of word salad that is often observed in schitzophrenia or people in a highly manic state.

32) Why won't anyone: tall sit in the back?

33) If you spend the night at my house: you'd probably wonder why the hell my husband feels the need to wake up at 4 am.

34) I'd stop my wedding: If I found out he didn't really love me.

35) The world could do without: Mosquitoes and viruses

36) I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: hurt a child.

37) My favorite blonde is: My aunt Harriet Ann

38) Paper clips are more useful than: pipe cleaners

40) And by the way: Tomorrow is my 33rd birthday. (November 7th)

41)The last time I was drunk: Last Wednesday

42) My grandmother always: told me I was pretty.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-11-07T07:11:50-05:00

Go Cocoa! It's your birthday! We gonna party like it's your birthday! Well, too bad that song wasn't made in the 80's. However, I think I chose the perfect party song to commemorate my 33rd year of life. By the way, I won't be 33 until 12:43 pm CST -- don't rush it! The song today was recorded by one of the most light hearted funk bands of the 70's and 80's. Many critics believe that their sound got too commercial in the 80's, but hey, who didn't sound commercial in the 80's? The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
CELEBRATION

by Kool and the Gang
Celebrate good times, come on
(Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on
(Let's celebrate)

There's a party goin' on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times
And your laughter too
We gonna celebrate your party with you

Come on now

(Celebration)
Let's all celebrate and have a good time
(Celebration)
We gonna celebrate and have a good time

It's time to come together
It's up to you
What's your pleasure

Everyone around the world
Come on

(Yahoo) It's a celebration
(Yahoo)

Celebrate good times, come on
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate

We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right

Baby

We're gonna have a good time tonight
(Ce-le-bra-tion)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight
(Ce-le-bra-tion)
Let's celebrate, it's all right

(Yahoo)
(Yahoo)

Celebrate good times, come on
(Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
(Let's celebrate)

(Ad lib)

Come on and celebrate, good times, tonight
(Celebrate good times, come on)
'Cause everything's gonna be all right
Let's celebrate
(Celebrate good times, come on)
(Let's celebrate)...
Click here to listen to a sample of Celebration

Me about 32 years ago
Boy, I've come a long way!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-11-08T08:11:53-05:00

I'm in a hip hop mood this morning. Probably because I need something other than my morning coffee to wake me up. This artist was actually a funk and R&B artist who wrote songs for the Spinners and the O'Jays (one of my favorite groups). He actually came up with the nonsensical language of adding extra syllables to words that Snoop Dogg made famous. For those of you who remember this song I think you will have an "Oh yeah fo shizzle!" moment when you think about the lyrics. Although this artist was a "one hit wonder" on the audible side of the vinyl, he obviously made an impact on other artists. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is........
Double-Dutch Bus
by Frankie Smith
Give me a HO if you've got your funky bus fare…HO
There's a double dutch bus comin' down the street
Movin pretty fast
So kinda shuffle your feet
Get on the bus and pay your fare
And tell the driver that you're
Goin' to a Double Dutch Affair
Fe Fi Fo Fum
Well I'll be darn here it comes
The Double Dutch Bus is on the street
You'd better get off the curb
Move your feet
Bus fare trans-pass
That's the way my money lasts
Ain't got no car to get around
When I go to work I've gotta go downtown
Now I've missed my train
That's a darn shame
When I'm running late no sleep's to blame
If you've gotta wife you know I'm right
Gotta special man well I can understand
Uptown, downtown everybody's getting down
Say uptown say downtown
Well I've missed my bus I know I'm late
I've gotta do something I knio0w I hate
I'm gonna walk to work fifteen blocks
I already got a hole in my socks
Go ahead and laugh that's okay
Cause what I really wanna say
I got bad feet my corns hurt
To top it off I'm lost for work
Let me tell you what I say
When I'm dealing with the funky sidewalk
Let me show  you how to walk
When I gotta do my funky walk
Let me tell you what I say
When I'm dealing with the funky sidewalk
I say sssssssss-sugar

Bip, bomp, bam alakazam
But only when you're grooving
With the Double Dutch Man
Put on your skates don't forget your rope
Cause I know I'm gonna see you
At my Double Dutch Show
Rebecca, Lolita, Veshawn and Dawn
Everytime you do the Double Dutch you really turn it on '
Bilzarbra, Mitzery, Milzetty, Kilsan
Titzommy, Kitzerrance, Kilzommy that's my man
Come on get on my Double Dutch Bus
(The Double Dutch Bus)
Let me hear you say do that
(Do that)
Let me hear you say Do that again
(Do that again)
Let me hear you say do the do
Let me hear you say do the do the do
Do the do, do do do do do
click here to listen to a sample of Double-Dutch Bus

Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here...My Idea of Hell

myclette — 2005-11-08T11:11:32-05:00

People who equate jazz with Kenny G
Circle I Limbo
Parents who bring squalling brats to R-rated movies
Circle II Whirling in a Dark & Stormy Wind
>Militant Vegans
Circle III Mud, Rain, Cold, Hail & Snow
PETA Members
Circle IV Rolling Weights
Republicans
Circle V Stuck in Mud, Mangled
River Styx
People Who Are Openly Racist
Circle VI Buried for Eternity
River Phlegyas
Black Conservatives
Circle VII Burning Sands
Closet Racists
Circle IIX Immersed in Excrement
Osama bin Laden
Circle IX Frozen in Ice
Design your own hell

The 80's Song of the Day

myclette — 2005-11-09T08:11:12-05:00

Since I'm running late I don't have time to come up with a proper introductory paragraph. Just know that the guy is bleached blonde with a great sneer. The 80's Song of the Day is .....
Eyes Without a Face
by Billy Idol
I'm all out of hope
One more bad dream could bring a fall
When I'm far from home
Don't call me on the phone
To tell me you're alone
It's easy to deceive
It's easy to tease
But hard to get release

Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Got no human grace your eyes without a face.

I spend so much time
Believing all the lies
To keep the dream alive
Now it makes me sad
It makes me mad at truth
For loving what was you

Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Got no human grace your eyes without a face.

When you hear the music you make a dip
Into someone else's pocket then make a slip.
Steal a car and go to Las Vegas oh, the gigolo pool.
I'm on a bus on a psychedelic trip
Reading murder books tryin' to stay hip.
I'm thinkin' of you you're out there so
Say your prayers.
Say your prayers.
Say your prayers.

Now I close my eyes
And I wonder why
I don't despise
Now all I can do
Is love what was once
So alive and new
But it's gone from your eyes
I'd better realise

Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Les yeux sans visage eyes without a face
Got no human grace your eyes without a face.
Such a human waste your eyes without a face
And now it's getting worse.
Click here to read some interesting song facts about this song
Click here to listen to a sample of Eyes Without a Face

Tough Love

myclette — 2005-11-11T05:11:35-05:00

It's hard watching a friend self-destruct. You want to help them, but there is nothing you can do. You feel guilty for distancing yourself from them, but you don't want to be brought down with them. The only thing you can do is be there for them AFTER they fall so you can help them find the strength to get back up. Being there to catch them when they fall only prolongs their descent.
My Dear Friend,
I love you more than life itself, but this is a journey you must make on your own.
I can not make this journey with you, but I still hope to be there when you've completed
it. Until then you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

                                                                     Love,
                                                                      Myclette

Diva Day Rocked!

myclette — 2005-11-13T11:11:33-05:00

I had the best shopping day EVER yesterday. First, I had to work at my church from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. because we were having a Fall Festival / Bizarre. I do daycare for the church and the person who planned the festival thought people may want to leave their small infants with us. However, we didn't get a single child! So, by 11:00 I was anxious to see what the vendors were selling. A friend of mine sells sterling silver jewelry and she was selling it very cheap because she was going out of business. I bought 12 pieces of jewelry for $32.00! If I hadn't have been in a church I would have probably had an orgasm! I absolutely LOVE jewelry! For Christmas I asked my husband to get me one of those jewelry cabinets that are about the size of a small curio. I definitely need it.
Later, my bestest bud Environgirl took me shopping at Torrid. They were having a 50% off sale and since she works there, she got an additional 40% off! I got three shirts, a cute pair of jeans, a sassy little skirt and a pair of big silver hoop earrings. She paid for them and took me to dinner. I didn't want to go anywhere expensive because she had just bought me clothes so I chose Chilli's. We talked about everything under the sun and laughed at stupid inside jokes. We reminisced about high school and my wild and crazy life when I was single. She almost lost it when I told her about my fling with a narcoleptic dentist! After dinner, we went back to her place and gabbed some more. It was great. I loved having having a girl's day out. I think it was even more fun because neither one of us had a drop of alcohol. I know that sounds square, but hey Huey Lewis said it was "Hip to Be Square." :D

This is the shirt that Environgirl says is her favorite of the clothes that I got.

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-11-14T08:11:41-05:00

This song was originally on the soundtrack for the movie "Less than Zero". It was very popular even though I hardly thought it was this artist's best lyrical achievement. However, I have to agree that the hip hop song had a sexy groove and it didn't hurt that the rapper is delicious. After all he' knows the Ladies, Love him. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is.......
Goin' Back to Cali
by L.L. Cool J

I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali.. hmm, I don't think so
I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali.. I don't think so

Going back to Cali, stylin, profilin
Growlin, and smilin, while in the sun
The top is down, on the black Corvette
And it's fly, cause it's sittin on Dayton's
Laurents steering wheel, plushed out, gold-leaf phantom top
and three girls waiting
VRRRROOM engine's blowin, the chrome, is shining
Passing all the cars on the way
Movement of the wind, back wheels spin
Pop in a cassette and push play

I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali - yea y'all, I don't think so
I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali..

I'm going back to Cali, shakin 'em, bakin 'em
Takin 'em to spots they never before hung
here's the place, on Sunset it's a trip
Where the A.C.'s cold, and the girls still strip
The record skip, but this girl kept dancin
Prancin, grindin, grinnin, romancin
I asked her to the barn, so we could hit the hay
I wanna do this, Brutus, but I don't wanna pay

I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali - no man I don't think so
I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali..
..

I'm going back to Cali, rising, surprising
Advising realizing, she's sizing me up
Her bikini - small; heels - tall
She said, she liked, the ocean
She showed me a beach, gave me a peach
and pulled out the suntan lotion
Now I thought that was fast, but this girl was faster
She's lookin for a real good time
I said, "Close your eyes, I got a surprise,"
and I ran away with the bottle of wine

I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali.. I don't think so
I'm going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I'm going back to Cali.. I don't think so

[saxophone solo]

Click the sexy photo to listen to a sample of Goin' Back to Cali

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!

myclette — 2005-11-15T08:11:56-05:00

Continuing with the soundtrack theme, I decided to include this famous instrumental. It's very recognizable and I'm sure there are a few of us who remember trying to either play this piece on the keyboard or dancing to this song for some type of dance recital. The composer of this piece was born in Munich, Germany and is also famous for composing the film music for "The Running Man" and "Top Gun". "Beverly Hills Cop" wouldn't be the same without this musical piece as part of its soundtrack. The 80's Song (Piece) of the Day is.......
Axel F

by Harald Faltermeyer
Obviously there are no lyrics to post. :D
Click here to listen to a sample of Axel F

Je suis désolé

myclette — 2005-11-17T07:11:26-05:00

Je suis désolé que je n'ai pas écrit récemment, mais j'ai été tres fatiguée!(comment dis-on 'blogged' dans Français?) Mes étudiants me font aller fou. Peut-être il est en raison de la pleine lune! Un de mes étudiants a pleuré comme un bébé parce-qu'il n' a pas eu de ketchup! À la semaine prochaine, je n'as pas aller à travailler en raison des vacances de Thanksgivings. Merci Dieu! Une semaine de Paix!
Sorry, I haven't written lately, but I've been very tired! (How do you say blogged in French?) My students are driving me crazy. Maybe it's because of the full moon! One of my students cried like a baby because he didn't have enough ketchup! Next week I don't have to go to work because of the Thanksgivings' break. Thank you God! A week of Peace.
Boy, that took too long! *whew*!

Perrye, You ROCK!

myclette — 2005-11-18T04:11:26-05:00

Perrye is not only a smart and witty blogger he is also extremely talented and very cool. For my birthday he sent me an AWESOME bracelet he made. I love the way it coils around my wrist. When I finally lose the weight and get my arms sexy and toned I'll coil it around my upper arm. It is so beautifully designed! I feel like a true cocoa goddess. Thank you soooooooooo much perrye !!!!

What's in the Cards

myclette — 2005-11-18T09:11:32-05:00

Will I See An Improvement in My Financial Situation?

Past

Present

Possible future outcome.
Do my pagan friends have any more insight?

YAY! No Work for a Week!

myclette — 2005-11-20T11:11:12-05:00

Holiday...Celebrate!

The 80's Song of the Day!!!!!

myclette — 2005-11-21T11:11:35-05:00

This is a great band! I thought they had broken up, but according to their website not only are they still together, they've added a new band member and they are touring in 2006! I may have to go check out their show if it comes to my neck of the woods. The 80's SONG OF THE DAY is......
Africa

by Toto
I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in twelve-thirty flight
Her moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards
salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say: "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for
you"

[Chorus:]
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that
I've become

[Repeat chorus]

[Instrumental break]

Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you

[Repeat chorus]
Click here to listen to a sample of Africa

Quiz Time - Cuz I Was Bored

myclette — 2005-11-21T07:11:10-05:00

Beautiful Smile
You scored 117 smilyness!
You have the most stunning smile in the world whatever you do never hide it from anyone. Always remain happy and bless us with this sight. You should be a model or a celebrity with this smile.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 33% on smilyness
Link: The what kind of a smile you have Test written by Pen_Boeth on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Hard-core Trekkie
Congratulations! You scored 65!
You're a bit closer to the deep end than most. You show your Trekkieness, but aren't militant about it. You can speak Klingon, though not well.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 72% on credits
Link: The Trekkie/Trekker/Trek Fan Test written by AdmiralSirJohn on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test
Hufflepuff!
The Sorting Hat has spoken! You've got 70 House Points!
Head of House: Professor Sprout
House Colors: Yellow and Black
House Animal: The Badger
Hufflepuff chose the students everyone else didnt want. Or those who didn't fit too easily into any category. Those who were cunning, but not ambitious. Those who were hardworking, though perhaps not TOO brave. Good people none the less. You are most likely the friend everyone would like to have, loyal, trustworthy, hardworking. Love sports too! You are cool in my book. The majority of people will wind up right here with you, so chances are, you will make some great friends!
Some students of Hufflepuff include... Susan Bones, Justin Flinch-Fletchley, and Cedric Diggory.

This test tracked 1 variable. How the score compared to the other people's:
Higher than 56% on House Points
Link: The Hogwarts Sorting Hat Test written by Demeratus on Ok Cupid

Getting Purty

myclette — 2005-11-22T07:11:55-05:00

Today I'm going to get my hair braided. I hope she doesn't do it too tight. I would like to be able to close my eyes.

PIctures of My New Braids! Unbeweavable!

myclette — 2005-11-22T11:11:13-05:00

Me in the Wonder Woman shirt environgirl bought me.

Happy Thanksgiving!

myclette — 2005-11-24T03:11:42-05:00

A Recap of My Thanksgiving

myclette — 2005-11-25T12:11:38-05:00

My Thanksgiving was nice and quiet. We usually have all of my dad's family over for the holiday so I'm used to 40+ people in the house at Thanksgiving. It can get quite loud. My dad has 11 brothers and sisters (not including himself) and they all have children and / or grandchildren. Mom didn't feel like putting on the big feast this year so it was just the immediate family and Environgirl.   The food was great! Environgirl's mom made a sweet potato pie and I helped myself to three, yes THREE servings of it. It was delicious! Afterwards, my mom, my sister, Environgirl, my brother's ex-girlfriend and I went upstairs to watch The Skeleton Key and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. They were both terrific movies! My daughter who absolutely loves my brother's on-again-off-again girlfriend decided to tell her about my brother's new friend.
   "Shae," My daughter said. "Do you remember how uncle Jayson said you weren't friends anymore?"
   "Yes, sweetie. I still like to come and visit your grandmother sometimes."
   "Yeah, I know. But then, uncle Jayson found another friend and she..."
    "EMMA! That's quite enough!" I shout while giving Shae an apologetic look. Luckily Shae is a class act. She laughed and said,
    "You know anytime you want to know anything about someone else a child will tell you the God's honest truth."
The evening ended well despite my daughter's Geraldo Rivera impersonation. My mother even asked for my daughter to spend the night so hubby and I have the day to ourselves tomorrow!

P.S. Thanks to Kered I have that damn "Peanut Butter & Jelly" song stuck in my head!

80's Song of the Day - Update

myclette — 2005-11-25T12:11:02-05:00

Next week, I'll be focusing on songs I absolutely hated in the 80's. I know everyone has their top 10 list of worst songs of the 80's. Feel free to tell which songs you loathed. I'll see if any of those made my list. Stay tuned to next to find out. :P

Black Friday

myclette — 2005-11-26T12:11:52-05:00

Hey! Nobody told me WE had another holiday! Power to the people. Just kidding. I know that this is the day that retail stores hopefully end up financially in the black and shoppers end up in black moods. Hell, in some cases they end up with black eyes!

I hope poor Environgirl has made it through the day unscathed. The poor woman is working TWO retail jobs today! She may need a sedative when she gets home. I don't think camomile tea is gonna cut it this time!

What Mythical Creature Are You?

myclette — 2005-11-26T01:11:47-05:00

SIREN

You are a siren. A siren is an
enchanting seductress that usually inhabits a
remote isle in the sea. The siren's voice is
beautiful and alluring. The siren's voice is
irresitible to all those who hear it. Upon
hearing her fatal melody the listener will
either plunge to their deaths in the icy ocean
waters or they will perhaps finally reach the
siren. Once the siren has hold of them they
have no chance. The siren represents sensuality
and passion.

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Create A Powerpuff Girl Character!

myclette — 2005-11-26T03:11:54-05:00

Yay! I'm a Powerpuff Girl!
Click here to create your own Powerpuff Girl character
Remember in order to save it on your computer you'll have to take a screen shot.
1) Complete designing your character
2) Hold the ctrl and press the prt scr button on your keyboard.
3) Open up a graphics program like MSpaint or Adobe Photoshop.
4) Right click on the screen and select PASTE.
5) The image of your screen should appear. Use a cropping tool to isolate the picture you want.
6) Don't forget to save it!
* I added the owl myself using Adobe Photoshop. There aren't any pet choices in the Powerpuff Design Studio.

This Really Burns Me Up!

myclette — 2005-11-26T08:11:25-05:00

Has PMS caused me to join the dark side of the Force?
This article about the new NBA Dress Code really chaps my hide! Apparently, some of the players are complaining because it's so hard to find suits to fit their size. Are you fucking kidding me? They make millions of dollars a year and they are whining because they can't find fucking tailor! Jesus hold me back! Lawd have mercy! What about the people who have to adhere to a dress code who make a fraction of the money that they make? What about those same people who are also odd sizes? I'm plus-sized my damn self. I have female cousin who's 6'2". She's got to wear men's scrubs at her job as a health care professional. My sister is 5'1". She's a nurse and has to get her scrubs altered to fit her. The difference is that my cousin, my sister and I actually have jobs where we are severely underpaid and overworked and not ONCE have you heard us bitching about our dress codes!

"Thank goodness the league's minimum salary is $398,000"
MIMINUM SALARY????? Hell for that salary I'd wear a fucking weiner suit or dress up like Barney for the entire year. Sorry about the cussing, but i'm DAMN mad!

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