Michele

I was scared to click the cpix. I thought you might have one of me there. Who me? Sensitive? Insecure? Why would you say something like that??? (Just mood swings....) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I did it all on my own, for myself, by myself. I had never even met a jumper before my first day at the dz, during my AFF ground school. Shoot, I hadn't even wanted to jump. Nope, not me, no way. That stuff is craaaaaaaaaaaaaazy. Decided on a Thursday, was airborn the next Sunday. Kinda surprised everyone. And surprised myself completely. And then when I continued, boy howdy. Especially after the mal and all. Now, family and friends are used to it - they even ask me if I've been jumping, and how the sky is. I'm not used to it yet. Still amazes me everytime I play in the sky that I am really here, really doing this...and really loving it. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

YAYAYAY to Darcy, and YAYAYAY to Javier! Whoooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooo! Congratulations to you both. And welcome to the sky! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

All clear, according to the cute guys with the reflecting coats. My neighbor was trying to turn his heater on and somehow busted the gas line...so that meant two cats in one cage, and Charlotte in the carrier (oh, like she's gonna talk to me again or something), all standing outside; I'm only in socks and jammies...kitties yowling, me shivering...and now the gas guy's here lighting all the pilots again. Yes, folks, this was the excitement for the month of Burbank.... Jack, go to bed...it's all good. I think I am going to head there myself, after I soothe the fourlegged roommates. Some lamb bites are in order for them. Sorry, Wingi, no LSD for me. I don't even like codeine.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

gas leak. Me and the cats are evacing now. Into the car with us. oh fun... ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Fire engines, guys w/ axes...pulsing red lights, yelling. Back later. Maybe M ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I've asked for Dan BC, but I don't know - haven't heard if it's confirmed. I do plan on getting there about 3:30ish - 2 hours ahead of my time. I figure that way, I'll have all the time in the world to see how it works, and watch others go through it.... AS for "staying" somewhere specific, I hope that I get that at the last few minutes. no hope before hand....but it's all good....I'll learn lots anyway. If you're there, make sure you say hi, and spend a minute or two laughing at me. It's gonna be free entertainment, so why not enjoy it? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Don't bother with The Da Vinci Code. Blech. Stephen King's newest release is out - great read. I am in the middle of re-reading all the books connected to the Gunslinger saga - Salem's Lot, Hearts In Atlantis, The Stand, The Regulators, Everything's Eventual, Skeleton Crew, and lots more....I am getting ready for his next release...September, I think. Other than that, I haven't got much suggestion....I tend to avoid bookstores...I buy too much and enjoy them far too much. My dream is to have a house with enough room for several libraries - and have all my books out. Not sure that will happen, but that's the goal. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I worship every day. Not just Sunday, but with every glorious sunset, each butterfly, the smile of a person crossing my path....every day. Every day I am held accountable. Every day I can bring my faith into physical being (worship). Every day I am graced with opportunities to demonstrate my faith. Every day. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I have a different approach, and maybe that's because I haven't got children. Right now, school is her job. Same as you. You have a job that you go to for 40 (+) hours a week, and so does she. What would happen if you didn't do your job well? You'd be canned. And then you'd have to start all over at the bottom rung, in a new job, once you've landed a new job. Are there things in your job you don't like? Tell her about them. Compare what you don't like with what she doesn't like. Show her how you handle it, what works for you. Does that filing you hate that must be done anyway get done first? Or last? No big deal either way, just that it gets done, right? because if not, then you lose your job. Same thing with her. Her job has parts she likes, and parts she doesn't. What sort of plan does she have to handle the parts she doesn't like? Does she do them first -get them out of her way - or last - as a relief that "that's done with, no more worries until tomorrow....". Let her know the consequences of her choice...JC isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's harder than high school. It's boring. But like the person who stated education is like a tree, that's exactly right. What is her plan? Also, I'd look into other factors, like extracurricular activities and who she hangs out with. Sometimes, they have more of an effect on what's going on than you'd realize. This is the time when she needs you most. Be there for her, help her find her way through all of this, but also remember that you're the parent, and she's still the child... And best to you and her....and if she is indeed reading, honey, do what you know is right. Sometimes, it's a whole lot easier to skip the homework part, but it isn't beneficial. It won't work. It's hard to see the long term effects, I know, but they will happen. You have the choice right now - right now - to make the difference in your life. Choose wisely, choose carefully, and realize that you will have the rest of your life to think about this choice... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

You guys are great. Whatever they say to do, I will do. And whatever they say to NOT do, I'll work really hard on that, too. I've been told tracking out the door is a really bad idea, too. On the last freefall video I have, I noticed two BIG problems...one, I'm backsliding, and two, I'm as stiff as a board (thus the backsliding, the odd turn, et cetera). The only real thing that I want to accomplish with this 15 minutes is a) relax, get floppy, and stop fighting the wind, and b) the backsliding. I dunno if 15 minutes is enough for that, but it may make a dent. Also some fall rate control, which is why I think I'm stiff, as well as why I backslide....but I will have someone to do the diagnosing, so I won't worry about it too much; they can tell me why.... Arlo, I will wear my protec...and my regular jumpsuit. I promise. And I'll bring a video so I can watch how bad I really am (no illusions to burst there...I already know how bad I am. LOLOL!!!) I'm not scared, exactly, just more like apprehensive. It's an unknown, and for those of you who know me, you know I don't like the unknown too much. But I'll be fine, and I'll learn a ton, and I suspect I'll have fun, too, so that's all right, you know? Thanks for all the stories, and all the suggestions and reassurance. Isn't it amazing a chickenpoop like me can even skydive? LOLOL!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

GO Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soon, that A will be yours....and then...and then... And then, the SKY is yours!!!!!!!!!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

' And the shiny stuff is water....Don't ask. I know this. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

What he said. Except I used the term "jacka$$"....and rasberried the computer. Bafooey on you! (But I'm still in your corner.) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Whahooooooooooooooooooooooo! Nekkie party!!! I swear, I'm just gonna sit there in my jammies, drinking Chianti, and watch. Oh wait, that makes me a voyeur. Um, how about you just tell me all about it later. deal? (Chris, you know I love you; been there, done that. It's all about hope. learning how to hope again, and have faith again. Not an easy task...but I know what you've been asked - and you know what you've been asked. And you know I'm in your corner all the way.) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Third glass of Chianti, and am now just starting the Alfredo...Man, this is good chianti. Unexpectedly good....Placido 2001. Italian import. Yummy. Good recommendations, all. Thanks! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Poignant, John. Thanks. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Germs. Or meds. Or both. BTW, wasn't "Carls Secret Lover" posting for a bit on here? And Tink, sorry, but Carl's not your SO. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Chianti it is....Yoink, thanks for the explanation. I don't know much about wine, but I thought the Chianti was a good choice. Of course, I like the Chenin, but you're right, a light fish in lemon sauce would be better than the sausage/garlic/gorgonzola with it. Yummmmmm, can you all smell that garlic bread??????? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I don't think we've caught him. I think come April or early May, we will have. Lord knows I could be wrong, and I wish we had gotten him a whole lot sooner, like in '98, but still.... I think, like the Saddam capture, there would be much ado about it, and it would be rumored for a bit before there is official word because they would want to make sure they had the right guy. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

No. I'd rather let it happen according to the law, and not be either a juror or one of those on the death team. Same with Saddam. Not much likelyhood of either happening, but that's what I think. (Although, I gotta admit, Vectorboy's answer made me laugh out loud...) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Jen, you're welcome anytime.... Last chance, folks...soon to be opening the bottle. So far, two for chianti, and zero for the white.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Menu: Alfredo noodles with grilled garlic sage italian sausage, broiled zuchinni, and engive/gorgonzola salad. Choice of: Chianti? Chenin Blanc? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

T, I can't help but state that what you wrote is wonderful. Not because I agree with you (I don't, not completely), but because you took the time to state your personal position, without personal attack, without arrogance, without putting anyone else down for their position, and without insinuating that they are stupid if they don't agree with you. I understand your position - again, understanding does not equate with agreement - and really, really appreciate the time and care you took to state your thoughts and reasoning... Thanks very much! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Absolutely depthless bright blue skies, great breeze, crystal clear air, no clouds as of yet...spring is springing in Burbank. The earth is still damp from the last rain, and I am taking advantage of the day not by jumping (still grounded), but by fertilizing and planting things in the garden, both at my house and at my father's house. He will come home to a brand new rose bush, much to his surprise....LOL... This is one of those days that no matter what else, I need to get outside for a bit. Just too delightful and wonderful out there to stay inside. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~