Not so Amazingly Graced

My 2009 lights are lining my fence and bushes now. Every year, when I unpack them, they need to be replaced. This frustrates me, yet I persevere, Bryan-style.

I am not as high-tech as this light snow (and watch it all for its full effect), but the inner-Griswald is there. I can't afford such spectacle in my current economic state, but there will be a day. The tackier the better.

Do yourself one favor this season. Go for a drive and take in the lights.

Something

On this day, in 1969, three years before I was born, the Beatles had a number one song that went something like this video: Something. It's hard for me to think that today's number one song, Jay Z and Alicia Keyes, will have the lasting effect of the Beatles. Only time will tell.

Have a great Sunday. I hope something crosses your mind today and makes you want to dance.

I want to paint it black.

My black friday was spent in shale blue and white as I painted my parents foyer and the job took six hours longer than I thought it would. The foyer is now shale blue, as is the hallway. Cynderballs suggested doing white trim, which was smart, and the two of went at that for a while. The ceilings are
painted, too: WHITE.

Like any project, this project was larger than I first anticipated. It looks good and fresh, but it needs attention by those with an interior eye (like Cynde's) so we shall see what she comes up with.

The only break I took was to flip dad (Nathan's) deer into the back of Karl's truck to be processed. Otherwise, I was Picasso all day yesterday.

And We're Off!!!

It's November 27th, 2009, and you know what that means. Yep! Black Friday and there is not a chance in #$#@ I will go shopping. Instead, I will do my best to begin painting ceilings at my parent's house.

Happy Day, Turkeys!

Another stupid song for my quirky celebration of 2009. Eat well. Be thankful. Enjoy family. Love.

Mekka Lekka Hi Mekka Hiney Ho

Back in my Pee Wee days, I loved the segment of Jambi, the genie. Today, I am thinking about making wishes and how, if we could, we'd all submit a series of true wishes we really want. For me, I want stability, especially financially - and I don't need the yacht fantasy pushed on us (although it would be nice). I want the knowledge that I can sustain my life emotionally, psychologically, economically and socially. That day will come, Jambi, but I can wish for it now, can't I?

DistIRBed

It's out of my hands for a little while - my research proposal, that is. My advisor signed off on it and I brought it to the University's IRB office which oversees the risks of every study to determine whether or not it is an ethical, worthwhile study that doesn't take advantage of individuals and, indeed, adds knowledge to the research community. Now, I await a verdict, most likely with forthcoming changes before it is accepted, but until then, I live with the quirky pursuit of conducting my study. One necessary hoop at a time.