moodyskydiver

I read alot and usually have a book with me wherever I go.I have dozens of books that are favorites of mine,but heres a short list off the top of my head. The Phantom of the Opera --Gaston Leroux Romeo & Juliet --Shakespeare The Wisdom of Insecurity --Alan Watts The Path to Tranquility -- the Dalai Lama Letters from Prison -- the Marquis de Sade Atlas Shrugged -- Ayn Rand "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Jeez do I have room to post them all? As far as pets go, I love our 5 cats and our ADHD/manic Boston Terrier.But I'd love to have another Boxer and German Shepard if/when we get a house with a big back yard.For now I'll have to settle with playing with my parents' Boxer when we go up on visits.I also love horses and happen to be lucky enough to be able to be around them any time I want.My parents own a ranch with 27 horses,so I can go there and mess with them any time. Just for silliness, I love frogs and monkeys.My favorite toy growing up was a plush Curious George.So the monkey thing kinda followed.When I was young I was a tomboy and used to love to catch frogs and chase my sister with them b/c she was a real 'girlie girl'.Now my bathroom is decorated in frogs. And for exotic/wild animals, I love tigers (my HS mascot) and most big cats.My husband and I sponsor a tiger at the Tiger Creek WildLife Refuge here in TX. If you want to way out and include fantasy,then I love dragons. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Now that I'm looking at concealed carry stuff I'm completely intrigued with both the Para Ordnance "Carry GAP" and Springfield's "Defender". Both are .45GAP on a 3inch, 1911 frame that has been slimmed down a bit (about 1/8 of an inch overall).The PO is double action and the Springfled is single action.Both are 6+1 capacity but the PO also offers a "Carry Companion GAP" that is 7+1 and is a few ounches heavier and a 1/2 in longer barrel.I'm leaning more towards the PO b/c it does have a few features I like over the Springfield,like the counter-weighted barrel etc. but I just dont know! I like them both.Too bad none of the stores around me have either one so that I can really check them out in person.I've handled and used both Springfield and AO weapons in the past and enjoyed them both.I currently have a Springfield XD .45GAP and regularly shoot my husbands AO 1911.Grr! to hell with it..I want them both. Heres info on both for those interested. Springfield Defender Para Ordnance Carry GAP "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Eh, substitute a bag of pop rocks candy...probably the same result only it will involve a sticky clean up afterwards if not done correctly. Or get some mint flavored altoids and go down and get to business.Menthol does wonders to sensitive areas of the body.If you look on most of those "stimulant" gels, lotions, oils etc menthol is one of the main ingredients. As long as your using all the above as purely enhancement aids for oral activities,you should be fine.Just be sure everyone involved cleans up throughly afterwards. As for the supposedly new KY 'warming' stuff..it sucks.Doesnt warm,tingle or anything.Just the regular ol' semi-sticky lube its always been. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

or on the same note Black Magic Woman--Santana Dark Lady-Cher Gypsies,Tramps & Thieves--Cher "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Nope.Just a sister (whos already married). "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Ya know, as I started to read this post I thought the description was going to be of some "perfect man" that theres no way in hell of finding but as I read everything on the list, I realized my husband fits that list completely.I'm not joking or trying to be cute either.He literally does all of that for me with the exception of the rig packing b/c I dont have one and dont jump anymore.But I know he would if I did and he knew how (wuffo). He does have a truck but he also has a mustang..not really an 'expensive' car but its good enough for me. I dont know what classifies as a 'good' job to most,but hes been a Correctional Officer with TX Dept of Corrections for over 15yrs.So although a state job might not make him rich, he atleast has a very stable job that he can/is planning on retiring from. He doesnt just do 'some' of the cooking,he does ALL of the cooking.A) b/c he likes to cook and B) b/c I hate to cook and I'm not good at it.And he always serves me my meal before he makes his own.Afterwards he cleans all the dishes and whatever mess was made in kitchen while he was cooking. He does the majority of the cleaning,always takes out the trash and with 5 cats he does ALL of the litter boxes. Not big on hot tea,wine or canapes so that doesnt happen here,but he does bring me chocolate all the time.Every now and then,when I'm feeling real shitty or its a special occasion he surprises me with flowers. He always remembers my birthday and our anniversary and knows the things I like all the way down to my favorite lotion scent from Bath and Body Works.Plus he actually LIKES to go shopping with me. Trust me, my list goes on and on too.Although hes the right man, I feel like I dont deserve him sometimes. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Heh.No,thankfully they arent related.He just has a real perv of a dad who likes "younger women".(using that in the loosest term possible)Besides, hes so freaked out about it that he doesnt talk to her at all,so he really doesnt "call" her anything. That would completely freak me out if that happened to me. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Theres a guy in a group we hang out with that is 26yrs old.His dad just married a girl (yes girl,not woman) that is 7 YEARS younger than his 26yr old son.The dad is in his 50s.They've been dating for several years and just got married now that she's legal.We like to screw with him and ask, "what does it feel like to call someone 7yrs younger 'Mom' ?" On a side note,the group mentioned above is a fraternity or actually its an 'anti-fraternity'.Our motto is:"we dont have to buy our friends"..hehe all the 'real' frats in our college town hate us.Ofcourse in true style our Greek letters are: Eta Omega Sigma....HOE for short. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

LMAO! I took a few semesters at SHSU.My husband is a prison guard,but I didnt meet him there! "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Same damn thing happened to me.I was a young,single white female, living alone in the very last apt that was in the very last building next to a wooded area way at the back of the complex. I heard a bunch of noise outside on the landing of my apt late at night (like 4am).There shouldnt have been anyone there b/c the apt next to mine wasnt leased out,so the upstairs landing between the apts was only being used by me and no one except someone coming to my apt should be on those stairs or that landing. I made sure everything was locked up and kept my cellphone next to me until the noise went away..I got NO sleep.I finally got up and opened the door when the sun came up.The lock was scratched to hell and there were hair pins and 2 nails laying on my welcome mat that definitely were not there before.So the noise was definitely not my imagination or a party out of hand down the way or anything like that. I call the cops and they say that since there is no immediate threat it will take awhile to get someone for a report out to my apt.This was 6am..they showed up at 6PM!!! I missed ALL my classes waiting for them,plus being home alone scared the attempted lock-picker would be back.The cop listens to everything I say, shines a flashlight in the lock and looks over the pins and such that I'd picked up and kept from the welcome mat.Then he says and I quote "I wouldnt be too worried about it.Its no big deal." WTF? Its NO big DEAL?! Yeah well,for his info I'm glad I did worry about it b/c there were 2 other break-in attempts on my apt during that 9month lease.one of which resulted in needing a whole new lock b/c some kind of pin was stuck in the lock and my key wouldnt go in.Once they got that out the whole lock cylinder would just spin in the lock b/c the assholes screwed it up so bad. What did I do? I bought a yappy dog and a gun.AggieDave actually took the time to come to my apt and show me some safety and defense stuff too.(Thanks Dave!) Then I told the last cop I saw about what I was told the first time ie "its no big deal" and replied in kind that when someone did finally get in and I ventillated their frickin' ass with a .40 (now I carry a .45) then it would be "no big deal" when they came to pick up the body. I know a gun or dog wont help Michele but I completely agree with Karen about the possibility of getting a crappy response from the PD.I've known plenty of LEOs and COs whom I would have trusted implicitly with my life no questions asked.I think it sucks that they dont get the recognition they deserve. But unfortunately, I've seen some real shitty ones too.Every profession has its bad apples. Be safe and take care. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I can't say much.I currently reside in Huntsville.Thank god this isn't my home town though. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I'm playing the waiting game too only I'm not waiting on a package.I'm waiting for the State of TX Licensing Service to finish processing my application and send me my TX CHL. I mailed it certified/return receipt the end of Aug and received the receipt Sept 2.They have by law, 60days from date of receipt to either A) send me my license or B) send me a rejection letter. Well on Oct 2 I received an envelope from the Licensing Service.Woohoo! My license! NOPE.It was a letter saying my application had been received and was now being processed and that I could check its status online.Online it only says "processing".Well no shit! So hopefully (and by law) I *should* have my license by Nov 2.State agencies suck!They're sooo slow!I swear I think they have an agreement with someone at the PO that says "dont put this letter in the box until the very last day possible." "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Although it seems like you might have found your solution and plenty of suggestions already,I'll add one more. We live in an apt complex in a college town and there are always cars hauling it up and down the main street between our buildings.Several wrecks happen every year here b/c people wont slow down but luckily no person or their pet has been hit yet. We've thought about getting a tricycle and a doll that looks to be about the size of a young child.Put tricycle and doll on one side of the road,tie a fairly inconspicuous rope/string to it and wait on the opposite side of the road.When some speeding asshole comes hauling down the road just yank the bike and doll into the road/their path of travel.They'll think its a real child since they dont have time to get a good look at it b/c their speeding and they'll lock up their breaks trying to avoid it.The end result is that it will at the very least scare the shit out of the jerk. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I'm 24 and I'm currently taking care of these legalities.You're never too young to be proactive about your future and make your wishes legally known. Actually, I just took care of some of these legal paperwork decisions in the past few weeks.I have completed: A Medical Power of Attourney Texas Advanced Directive (also called a living will) Family Notification of Organ Donor Status paperwork Declaration of Mental Health Treatment I have yet to formally write up a Legal Power of Attourney,Executor of Estate, and Will.Although my family knows my wishes, I'll be taking care of that in the near future. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Me too! I keep picturing one of those dog squeaky toys that look like a little man with big red ears and nose,then you squeeze it and the head swells up,and ears and nose pop out all huge like those birthday party horns that roll/unroll when you blow them.hehehehe. Thats the best quote I've heard all day! I'm keeping that one. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Unfortunately there are what have been termed "date rape drugs" out there and people do use them to victimize others. Its not pretty.A "roofie" from my understanding, is just a slang term for these drugs.Rohypnol, a benzodiazepine (tranqualizer) that is similar to Valuim has become popular as the newest date rape drug. Because of crap like this,women have had to become more proactive about their safety.When it comes to date rape drugs, we females follow some simple rules: Dont let anyone bring you a drink unless you trust them implictly (best girl friend etc). Dont let your drink out of you sight at any time,even when going to the bathroom...take it with you or throw it out and get a new one afterwards. Dont set your drink down and then retrieve it..people can switch cups easily. Dont drink out of anyone else's cup if they offer a "really cool drink" and say "here just have a sip". Even if you keep your drink with you at all times still keep a close eye on it or keep it covered with your hand..it doesnt take much for someone to distract you and drop something in it. Even with all that its still always wise to use the buddy system.Come to a party with friends and leave with those same friends.Its cool to hookup with new people but you can always get a phone number and see them again another day.If they are legitimately interested and not shady then they wont mind. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Or as my mom likes to refer to it when my dad gets bitchy....'ESB' or 'Excessive Sperm Buildup'.Basically the guy's version of PMS. Why is it that the older you get the more you parents decide you need to know about their sexual habits?Thank God I already have a therapist.[insert puke icon here] "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I'm in the exact same position.No doctor would let me have a tubal ligation unless I had either already had ATLEAST 2 kids or I turned 35 and had the paper signed by my husband.Well, I'm 24 so thats not going to work. My family has numerous health history problems that I dont want to pass along (heart disease,diabetes,cancer etc) but I am also Bipolar,and theres a good chance of the child being Bipolar.Not to mention I would have to stop taking all medications for this disorder while pregnant.Seeing how I would be unmedicated and very hormonal/emotional I might not survive the pregnancy.Even if I did, I dont want to give this disorder to another,especially my own child.But even w/o all the medical problems, I've never wanted children. Luckily I'm married to someone who shares my views and also doesnt want children.The only problem was that our insurance had a policy that you had to have fathered atleast 2 children or be over the age of 36.My husband recently called them after his 36th birthday to confirm all this and they have dropped all those restrictions.So he will be going for a vasectomy soon aswell.We are very sure of our decision and have decided that if we ever change our minds we would adopt. So, to the original poster: although you've obviously already talked with your doctor, you might want to make sure your insurance is going to cover this procedure for a patient of your age (if they have a restriction like ours did).Because if they did have age/child restrictions,then all this venting and ranting is for nothing. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Well, after talking to the new apartment manager things *should* get quieter around here.Luckily she speaks and writes fluent Spanish.So things should be resolved seeing as how there will be no language barrier if she speaks to them and they more than likely will comply b/c they dont want lease violations noted in their tenant file. Call me a complainer,call me a racist,call me someone who 'attacks those giving advice'..whatever.I dont really care and I'm not losing sleep over petty personal attacks.Its not worth my time. Peace "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Bush was not born,nor did he go to school in Texas.He was born in Connecticut and went to a prep school in Massachusetts,then later on to Yale and Harvard.Bush Sr. wasnt from TX either. They are what we call "transplant Texans".They come here from elsewhere and like to call themselves Texans.As for that little "ranch" he has in Crawford..its a joke.My family has a ranch and 27 horses.If Bush had to get up and spend 1 day doing the things it really takes to run a ranch....feeding and grooming and farriering the horses,tractor work,fixing fence,building a barn single-handedly,pitching hay,helping mares foal (give birth) riding a horse for hours (and not for pleasure trail rides either) etc.....Bush wouldnt last through noon. Trust me,there are plenty of people in TX who dont like him either.I will say, he was an ok govenor,here. But he should have stopped at govenor and left the presidency to others. As for me,I'm a native Texan.I was born and raised here.I've never lived outside the TX state lines nor do I plan on doing so.I would love to travel all over the world if I could,but TX will always be my home. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

You want to really see if your comp is clean.Find a copy of Cain and Able.It can find stuff long gone and deleted on your machine,cleaned or not.Its shocking when my friend ran the prog on another friends comp who supposedly used all the big time cleaning progs.Cain and Able came up with his birth day, SS#, credit card#s, address, bank account#s, passwords, and ALL kinds of personal info about his financial habits and his website visiting habits etc.Very scary. But then again,the friend running the program used to be a major hacker.He got in mucho trouble and a judge told him he could either go to the military,get a state job or go to jail.Either way,if he stayed in his hometown he wouldnt have been aloud to own a computer.So he moved and works at TDC w/my husband. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Hang on a second.Lets back up here and actually READ my post.The ONLY reason I even mentioned their nationality at all is because of the supposed language barrier they are creating so that they can get away with whatever behavior, agreeable or not,they want.Trust me, I've had neighbors of all races and if I have a problem with them I take care of it by talking to them.In this case,they dont WANT to talk.And nowhere in my post did I say I was screaming or yelling or antoganizing them.Thats all you assumation.I said I had tried talking with both the tenant and the honking drivers.When the language barrier came up I did try to use a bit of sign language to get my point across.When I cannot resolve a dispute with neighbors it is within my right to talk to the manager to resolver tenant disputes and that is exactly what I tried to do.I wanted things done easily and with little animosity on all sides.So I'd appreciate it if you would keep you assumptions to yourself since you feel the need to judge me (whom you've never met) over a post (that you obviously didnt read correctly) so that you could reply with judgemental bias implying that I am racist,which I am most certainly not. If you would so kindly read the below comment from my HISPANIC friend,Kris he has pinned it correctly,whereas you have missed the mark completely in your attempts to find a reason to use the race card,rather than see the issue for what it is...annoying,noisy neighbors who refuse to communicate and use their language as an excuse.Thank you. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

uhhh...no.I only do that to people I LIKE.They do not qualify.But I do leave my bedroom window blinds partially raised so the cats can get in the window.So if they see something accidentally thats their problem.But that'd be hard to do since its upstairs and my window faces a solid wall.You'd have to really be trying hard to see anything from the street,if at all. Hell I should just start confiscating all their shit that they leave by their doors:coolers,mini BBQ grill,lawn chairs,cases of beer,kid's bikes etc. as a PIA fee. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Jeez,I did alot of stupid shit,which one?LOL! "...just an earthbound misfit, I."