Mir's Musings

"Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think. Because although eating honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called. ~ A.A. Milne

Friday, March 10, 2006

I’m Obsessed with my Butt

I know how that sounds, but seriously, I think I have a problem. In the back office at work we have a security camera pointed at the safe. The security monitor faces me as I stand or sit at the desk. So, every time I happen to be standing there, I can’t help but stare at my backside, especially since it’s kind of a novelty. How often do you get a live view of your behind? On the negative side, I often have VPLs (visible panty lines) and rarely do I have a “good ass” day. I remember as a teenager always hoping that I wouldn’t get my mom’s ass. I should have hoped harder. It’s in the jeans, or genes rather. (come on, you saw that one coming.) On the positive side, I have really awesome back of head days. Really, my swishing pony-tail is beautiful. I’m glad it’s all on tape.

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

M & I

I really am mean and insensitive (m & i) AKA Mandi at times. Case in point:

I saw this guy with prosthetic arms & legs. M & I conversation follows:

Mandi: "He must have recently bought a house in the SF Bay Area."
Friend: "Why do you say that?"
Mandi: "Because he paid not just an arm & a leg for it, but two arms and two legs."

Ba dum dum.

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There is an old McDonald's commercial where this girl reads a basic sentence from a book.

Girl: "See spot run. Run spot run."
Mom: "Great job honey! Let's celebrate by going to McDonald's and clogging your arteries with crappy food!"
Girl: "Yay!"

Mandi: "Yeah, way to go moron. You're like 12 years old, good for you for finally reading at a 5 year old level."

Camera pulls back. We learn that girl just learned to read braille, as she is recently blind.

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Lent

I gave up all desserts for Lent. I really want a cookie. If I have a Tootsie Roll, is that cheating? It's not really a dessert. It's more of a sugary snack. Wow, http://www.tootsie.com/nutrit_pops.html 60 calories? I think I'd rather double that and have that cookie. I will resist!

Beautiful California Weather

My Cousin Sammy in Denver just sent pictures of the gorgeous 70 degree weather they are having. I thought I'd share some pictures of the fabulous Northern CA weather we're enjoying here.

ImageThis is a country store in the little coastal town of Pescadero. They have the best artichoke bread ever!














ImageHere's Alan enjoying the still warm bread! Note, green chunk in bread is artichoke ... not mold.



















ImageWe saw this excellent driver at Trader Joe's. His bitch probably ran in to get some all natural vegan doggy bones.

Voodoo, Scorpio with a Cancer Moon, & I saw it in a Dream

Today I had a really good day at work and I am convinced it’s because I wore a dab of Success Oil on each wrist. My husband got said oil several years ago from a Voodoo Witch Doctor in New Orleans. (He also got some white python snakeskin, to keep in his pocket “for clarity”.)

Anyway, the success oil smells kind of pretty – not at all hippy-patchouli – but rather kind of sweet and subtle. Since I’ve been having a lot of anxiety and sleepless nights over my job I thought it couldn’t hurt to wear some, and it didn’t. It was quite a stress-free day.

This makes me think that I should be checking my horoscope more often, to give me some kind of gage for the day. Hmm, here is my horoscope for tomorrow:

These are surprising times when even someone like you, who's in close-to-complete control of their intimate emotions, can be caught off guard. You, of course, won't believe that. You're confident of your position as master or mistress of all you survey. The good news is that if you can do what you already do best -- that is, sit tight and refuse to be manipulated -- you can hold onto that title, and add a couple more to your resume.

Hmmm … I’ll try to find time tomorrow night to let you know if any of that rings true. I refuse to be manipulated! That’s my mantra for Monday. I think it might come in handy.

Yes, I guess I sort of believe in Astrology, that is, I read my horoscope when I remember to, and if I like what it has to say, I believe in it, and if it’s something negative, then I find it all to be unbelievable.

What I do love and believe in is dream analysis. I mean, what’s not to believe? It’s just your subconscious trying to work out your problems while you sleep. I am totally addicted to Dreammoods.com. Yeah, I know, it isn’t the prettiest website, and there are a lot of typos, but for the most part, it’s really right on.

Here is a dream that I had recently:
I am hiking along the bottom of a canyon along side a river. I am with a group of friends and family and at the end of the trail, we all get in a red car. They drop me off near the bottom of a hill, (near a shopping mall). I can’t remember how to get back to the parking lot where all of our cars are, so I run up the hill to keep the red car in sight. As I run up the hill, I notice that the hill is covered with frogs. They are all laying flat on the ground, not making any noise, but I know that they are alive and I as I run I am trying to avoid stepping on them. I reach the top of the hill, and the other side is a sheer cliff, but I can see the parking lot and the mall below. I’ve inserted all of the key symbolism:

To see a canyon in your dream represents your unconscious mind and hidden feelings. It may point to emotions and relationships that you did not recognize.

To see a clear, calm-flowing river in your dream signifies that you are allowing your life to float away and it is time that you take a more decisive hand in directing your life. A river also symbolizes joyful pleasures, peace and prosperity.

To dream that you are hiking, represents progress and achievement. With perseverance and strong-will, you will make it far in life.

To see a frog in your dream represents a potential to change or to do the unexpected.

To dream that you are climbing a hill signifies your struggles in achieving a goal.

To dream that you are running alone signifies that you will advance to a higher position and surpass your friends in the race for wealth. Alternatively, you may be running from some situation or from temptation.

To dream that you are standing on top of a hill, signifies that you have succeeded in your endeavors or that you have now have the resources to complete a task at hand.

Red is an indication of raw energy, force, vigor, intense passion, aggression, power, courage and passion. The color red has deep emotional and spiritual connotations.

To dream that you are standing at the edge of a cliff indicates that you have arrived to an increased level of understanding, new awareness, and a fresh point of view. You may have reached a critical point in your life and may fear losing control.

According to my dreams and my horoscope it looks like I am either all-powerful and awesome, or about to lose control. I must remember to wear the success oil tomorrow - and maybe I'll find that snake skin. I think I could use some clarity.