VanillaSkyGirl

LOL! Well, try to control yourself and stay dry! I don't think that I have ever met Matt as I just began to jump this year. I will find out about Montery and PM you details. Let's keep our fingers crossed that you will be able to get the "A" ASAP. Good luck with all, Ed, and keep me posted.

YAY!

Skydiver's vibes are magical. My mommy is home. She seems to be doing really well. We are not sure what exactly is going on, yet. She had some tests done that will let us know. It could be some minor health condition that has similar symptoms as something much more serious. Let us hope and pray for the best. Thank you all for your love and support, especially those that needed vibes yourself. Much love to you all!

I am so sorry, Chris. That does suck. Prayers and vibes coming your way.

Mr. Tonnesen sounds like an exceptional man to honor his son's life in this way. I will be on a plane ride back to the states on that day , but I will be sure to think of him the whole time. This event sounds like an extraordinarily beautiful way to honor and embrace the life and passion of Rob Tonnesen. Edited for the wrong spelling of his last name.

I learned to fly mantis without a bootie suit. (I have flown it in my freefly suit. ) Of course, now I have booties. Can I PM anyone about more in depth info regarding tunnel camps?

I often think I am fat and ugly. Michele, remember how we talked at the Bride the Gap? You are one of the most beautiful people that I have ever met based on your entire package. You have so much to offer in every way possible. You seemed confident in talking about it with me, then. We ALL probably have felt ugly at some point. When I was young, I was too "ethnic-looking" and too thin. Then, I went through puberty, and I looked like a walking porn star (skinny with huge breasts). I hated it. Now, I am caught between two worlds. Working as a designer in the apparel industry, surrounded by cosmetically-altered, thin Barbies, I have been subtly referred to as fat and ugly by other women. (I am under 100 lbs!) I don't "fit in" with the fashion plates because I eat like a horse, never work out and usually wear jeans to work. My clothes are almost never sexy or trendy by their standards, and I rarely wear jewelry. I never do my nails either. (I am an artist and climber/skydiver.) I enjoyed this stuff when I was a teenager or in my early twenties, but I have better things to do with my time now. Then again, it's the opposite at the DZs. I have long, girlie hair, and I have some makeup on when I arrive at the DZ. (Of course, I sweat it off, but I enjoy looking decent in the morning.) I USUALLY try to wear baggier clothes, but I should not have to hide my body or "dress down" to fit in. I am completely myself, but I am considered quite girlie among this crowd. I even get loud comments from that chick on my DZ, every time that she sees me, that my breasts are fake. My breasts are real, but whatever. Some people like to insult others and make them feel insecure. It's her problem. Like skydiving, having strong self-esteem is mostly a mental thing. (I, too, hate my bum, which is very sad.) I want more of my compliments based on the real me, anyway. I hope my inner beauty is far more beautiful than what I could ever be on the outside. I know that this is true of you, Michele, as your inner beauty shines like a bright light in a sometimes dark world.

Nice socks.

He sent me vibes this morning at 6:49 a.m. Maybe he's searching for boobies to add to the boobie threads. Edited: You know I didn't mean to offend, right?

You need to get some rest. Go to bed! Sparky Yes, dad!!! You caught me. I was up, again (still). I couldn't sleep. I was researching the possibilities for the symptoms. (Wait, why were you still up, Mr. Sparky?) Thank you, everyone, for the loving thoughts. It REALLY helps. Please keep the love flowing...

Dearest Cora and Michele, I was not at home when my brother first called me about my mother. I was on my way to the dentist. Mom had called me earlier, but then I couldn't reach her after I spoke with you. My dentist is an hour away from me by my parent's home. There was a fire downtown that almost doubled my driving time. Therefore, I was running late to my appointment. I left a message for my mother to try to reschedule our shopping/dinner evening. We wanted to find the perfect presents together for my aunt/uncle's 25th anniversary party. We alo needed to finish paperwork for our upcoming trip to Russia. After the dentist, I called my mother, again. It was strange that I couldn't reach her. It was even stranger that I couldn't find you two. I just now looked up Kung Pao again, and I only found one in Sherman Oaks or Studio City [not Encino].) I usually only drive somewhere when I have exact directions, but since there was no computer in my car, and no time left...I went for it. I drove to Ventura and Encino. Then I drove up and down Ventura to both ends of the city of Encino. After I KNEW that I was fully lost, ridiculously late (almost 7p.m.) and blinded by the sun, I pulled over. I had to use a pay phone as my cell hates me. You couldn't hear me, Cora, so you hung up on me twice! LOL! I drove to another pay phone, and your voice mail picked up. I had a stronge urge to meet with my mother. Therefore, I gave up seeing you and left a message that we would meet some other time. I drove back to Macy's and called my mother to try some night shopping with me. I heard the answering machine pick up...again. I remember feeling nervous. As I was leaving yet another message, my mother's close friend's voice answered. Tingling and weakness overcame my whole body. My parents never let visitors pick up their phones. I vaguely heard her tell me that my mother was not home. Then, I could hear her heels...running on the wooden floors of the kitchen...in the background. She's running out of the room, where my grandmother was sitting. She then said my mother was OK, but that she was in the hospital. I didn't believe her. Blood drained from my extremities as I closed the door to a Ladies' Room stall that I had somehow entered. I sobbed. Please God, do not take her away, too. Then, I called you, again, Cora. My mother will have more tests. It is still possible that she will be fine. Have a lovely weekend, Cora, Michele, Arthur, Sparky, Dgskydive and anyone else that I was supposed to see this weekend. I will be with my mother.

She has been there since late afternoon today. They are conducting more tests tomorrow. My mother is usually so strong in every way. I hope that she will be OK. I am praying.

I'm so pleased to hear that she has an ethnically diverse group of friends. It's important to be politically correct when you are giving everyone the finger. Of course! Btw, Skymama, my pissed kitty is next in line to be your official "bytch slapper", should I not be able to fulfill my duties.

Sometimes I think people are too used to whining about everyday facets of life, and exploit rules that are designed to protect. This invalidates and trivialises real sexual harrassment issues. Preach it, sister! I completely agree. I love being an American citizen, but, sadly, Nothern Americans are the most likely to complain, whine and play the victim, even when there is no true injustice to speak of.

The "Angry, Little Asian Girl" website is down or being reconstructed. If you don't know what it is, it is a furious cartoon asian chick giving everyone the finger...both hands worth, too! I love it...she has quite an ethnically diverse group of little cartoon friends, too! Edited to add: Juanesky ~ Isn't that "Hola gatito!"

Maybe the "Kitty" in my pic above is pissed because she got shoved up the wrong end...

Good Lord!!! Maybe I shouldn't say "Lord", it may begin a religious debate... Yeah, I was doing a search for the "Angry, little Asian Girl" website, and there was a website that had this picture in it. I laughed so hard! Keely, I also loved "Hello Kitty" when I was 10 years old or something like that. However, I met this 32 year old Korean girl (designer) a few years ago that still loved and collected this stuff at her age...

that's Paula Abdul. She is tricking us. Hey, I am nothing special, but Paula Abdul? Those are fighting words! Someone that knows or has seen me in person speak up please!

LOL! I should really word things carefully around you guys!!! Oh, I understand. OK, then, I will have to try to see her tonight, if possible.

Silly Arthur, I was going to meet up with Cora this weekend, too. You and I will be together earlier in the day, so why don't we make it a threesome?

This is my choice for the sexiest design, although I love the meaning of the skydiving related ones, like Lizzie's.

I will miss everyone very much when I move at the end of the month. Ah, that's sweet, but you will always have Michele and me to play with at Elsinore!

Does it look like I am staring at you wherever you go in the room? LOL! Hmmm...I kind of hate this avatar. It's too close up. I'll change it to something else. Thanks for the idea. Now, what should I change it to...

I would say CALL, but if you ask in person, DON'T stare more than 6 secs, you might get sued. Not true. If you ask her out...look into her eyes, speak from your heart and smile.