Should I Stay or Should I Go?

I was having a rough day yesterday and usually to regroup and blow off steam I do what I love...........I pick up my guitar and rock out for a few hours until my fingers bleed.
I don't have to think and I just let it all out.

The only other thing that does that for me is going to the movies. Last night I decided to do the later...... I went and saw an independent film at the Broadway. I'm a huge supporter of short films, documentaries, and anything less commercialized and not well known and the Broadway Theaters have the best Indie Films ever!

I looked up movies and immediately the rocker in me was drawn to Young @ Heart.
Probably because of the movie poster that resembles the guitar I want to buy soon.

So my friend and I went and laughed the entire time. It's awesome, no it FREAK'N AWESOME!At one point, he turned to me and said;

"that is SO going to be you when you are old!"

I'm not going to tell you what to do but I will tell you what you shouldn't do, not see this movie. You probably shouldn't go NOT wearing Depends because I ALMOST peed my pants!

ROCK ON!

Uzi

DAM DAM DAM DAM DAM!

Today has started out to be the worste day ever! And just when I thought things were going to change, it just kept getting worse. All the thoughts and frustrations that were going through my brain were about to explode and I knew that if I talked about it and got it out, it would actually make things worse because instead of living the torture, by speaking it, I was admitting that it was torture and actually happening.

Then I got this email from my coworker. I don't know what but it made my day and it's not even noon yet. Probably because what I really wanted to say and hear come out of my mouth I was able to read and say without feeling one bit of quilt!

The Dam
This is an actual letter sent to a man named Ryan DeVries regarding a pond on his property.
It was sent by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality, State of Pennsylvania. This guy's response is hilarious, but read The State's letter before you get to the response letter.

State of Pennsylvania's letter to Mr. DeVries:
SUBJECT: DEQ File No.97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec 20;
Lycoming County

Dear Mr. DeVries:
It has come to the attention of the Department of Environmental Quality that there has been recent unauthorized activity on the above referenced parcel of property. You have been certified as the legal landowner and/or contractor who did the following unauthorized activity:
Construction and maintenance of two wood debris dams across the outlet stream of Spring Pond. A permit must be issued prior to the start of this type of activity. A review of the Department's files shows that no permits have been issued Therefore, the Department has determined that this activity is in violation of Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.30101 to 324.30113 of the Pennsylvania Compiled Laws, annotated. The Department has been informed that one or both of the dams partially failed during a recent rain event, causing debris and flooding at downstream locations. We find that dams of this nature are inherently hazardous and cannot be permitted.
The Department therefore orders you to cease and desist all activities at this location, and to restore the stream to a free-flow condition by removing all wood and brush forming the dams from the stream channel. All restoration work shall be completedno later than January 31, 2007.

Please notify this office when the restoration has been completed so that a follow-up site inspection may be scheduled by our staff. Failure to comply with this request or any further unauthorized activity on the site may result in this case being referred for elevated enforcement action. We anticipate and would appreciate your full cooperation in this matter.

Please feel free to contact me at this office if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

David L. Price
District Representative and Water Management Division.

Here is the actual response sent back by Mr. DeVries:

Re: DEQ File No. 97-59-0023; T11N; R10W, Sec. 20;
Lycoming County

Dear Mr. Price,

Your certified letter dated 12/17/06 has been handed to me to respond to. I am the legal landowner but not the Contractor at 2088 Dagget Lane, Trout Run, Pennsylvania. A couple of beavers are in the (State unauthorized) process of constructing and maintaining two wood 'debris' dams across the outlet stream of my Spring Pond. While I did not pay for, authorize, nor supervise their dam project, I think they would be highly offended that you call their skillful use of natures building materials 'debris.'

I would like to challenge your department to attempt to emulate their dam project any time and/or any place you choose. I believe I can safely state there is no way you could ever match their dam skills, their dam resourcefulness, their dam ingenuity, their dam persistence, their dam determination and/or their dam work ethic.

These are the beavers/contractors you are seeking. As to your request, I do not think the beavers are aware that they must first fill out a dam permit prior to the start of this type of dam activity. My first dam question to you is:

(1) Are you trying to discriminate against my Spring Pond Beavers, or
(2) do you require all beavers throughout this State to conform to said dam request?

If you are not discriminating against these particular beavers, through the Freedom of Information Act, I request completed copies of all those other applicable beaver dam permits that have been issued. (Perhaps we will see if there really is a dam violation of Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.30101 to 324.30113 of the Pennsylvania Compiled Laws, annotated.)

I have several dam concerns. My first dam concern is, aren't the beavers entitled to legal representation? The Spring Pond Beavers are financially destitute and are unable to pay for said representation -- so the State will have to provide them with a dam lawyer.
The Department's dam concern that either one or both of the dams failed during a recent rain event, causing flooding, is proof that this is a natural occurrence, which the Department is required to protect. In other words, we should leave the Spring Pond Beavers alone rather than harassing them and calling them dam names. If you want the damed stream 'restored' to a dam free-flow condition please contact the beavers -- but if you are going to arrest them, they obviously did not pay any attention to your dam letter, they being unable to read English.

In my humble opinion, the Spring Pond Beavers have a right to build their unauthorized dams as long as the sky is blue, the grass is green and water flows downstream. They have more dam rights than I do to live and enjoy Spring Pond. If the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection lives up to its name, it should protect the natural resources (Beavers) and the environment (Beavers' Dams).

So, as far as the beavers and I are concerned, this dam case can be referred for more elevated enforcement action right now. Why wait until 1/31/2007? The Spring Pond Beavers may be under the dam ice by then and there will be no way for you or your dam staff to contact/harass them.

In conclusion, I would like to bring to your attention to a real environmental quality, health, problem in the area It is the bears! Bears are actually defecating in our woods. I definitely believe you should be persecuting the defecating bears and leave the beavers alone. If you are going to investigate the beaver dam, watch your dam step! The bears are not careful where they dump!

Being unable to comply with your dam request, and being unable to contact you on your dam answering machine, I am sending this response to your dam office.

THANK YOU,

RYAN DEVRIES & THE DAM BEAVERS


Man, this day feels better already!

Huh, who knew?

Today was Lily's 1st birthday. Now usually I'm all about giving gifts.....that make a statement.......when it comes to birthdays but when it comes to the 1st birthday I have a hard time wanting to get them anything at all because it usually ends up in some giant toy box only to get used maybe 2 or 3 times and the parents don't even remember who or when their child got the gift.

So instead I opt to give the first gift on their second birthday. Now I don't get them toys or clothes because it tends to become the same situation stated above, so for the past 3 nieces and nephews I have done something different, something of a tradition. I will paint or draw a picture of them for their room. So really it's a present for the parents, as it should be!

Here is a pointilism piece I did for my nephew from this picture:

A fabulous friend and I were at the fabric store a few months ago and I saw this material that I just died over. It reminded me so much of my niece that I had to get it. So right there in the isle I envisioned and designed a little outfit just for her. I knew exactly what I was going to make and just needed to find a pattern to help me through.

Now I just have to remind you all that I DON'T SEW. I guess the same could be said for "I DON'T DRAW". So ok, I take that back. What I mean to say is that I don't know how to sew using a pattern. Everything I have made has been my own creation and experimentation. I know what I want it to look like and I figure it out in my head how I need to do it to obtain that look. For example, I made a really cute apron for my niece who loved to vacuum out of a pillowcase that I cut up. It was darling! (look out project runway!)

Anyway, back to my story. So I found these materials to make the little dress and thought "why don't you do two dresses in one? Make the dress reversible with coordinating bloomers", and that I did. So here she is, the CUTEST dress (s) ever!

Everyone at the birthday party just raved over it and couldn't believe I made it. (yea I was impressed with myself as well). I even have requests from a mom to make one for her little girl.

So now it's time to head to the store to pair up and coordinate some more material for dresses and sell them for an outrageous price like all the other boutique stores.

The funny thing was as everyone was opening the presents, I'm standing there with the Godmother who is telling me all about "THE MOST ADORABLE DRESS" she got for Lily.

I couldn't very well shut down her excitement of a store bought dress by saying "oh cute, I gave her a dress as well but I made mine with coordinating bloomers to match" so I just stood there with a smile on my face encouraging the excitement in her gift..............little did she now that mine was going to be a hit! But I will say, you get the title of Godmother while I am just another Aunt!

I like it!

I know, i know, I haven't posted in weeks. Life has been kinda crazy busy.

So to keep you all coming back and reading my blog, here is a great song and video that just makes me smile. For one it takes place in the fabulous Santa Cruz and San Francisco area.....need I say more.
And second, it's kinda catchy.





Have a great weekend!

Uzi

Say WHAAAAT?

Have you ever had that song that you just rock out to? Have you even had a song you just sing at the top of your lungs? What about in the closet? My sisters and I used to play a game, it didn't really have a name but this is what it was. Stick you in the closet with the tape player and headset and with another tape recorder, record yourself singing along. Then you would come out and we would all listen to it and laugh because you can't hear the music, just your attempt to sing like them and your interpretation of the words. There really was no interpretation for me, I LOVED those songs and I KNEW the words.......only to be corrected.

Here let me give you some examples:

Rolling Stones- Beast of Burden

The Real Words: "I'll never be your beast of burden"
Interpretation : "I'll never leave your beef stew burning"

Loverboy- Almost Paradise

The Real Words: "Almost paradise, we're looking on heaven's door"
Interpretation: "Almost pair of dice, we're knocking on heaven's door"

Madonna- La Isla Bonita

The Real Words: "Last night I dreamt of San Pedro"
Interpretation: "Last night I dreamt of some bagel...s"

Falco- Rock Me Amadeus

The Real Words: "Amadeus, Amadeus, Amadeus"
Interpretation: "hot potata's, hot potata's, hot potata's

REO Speedwagon- Can't Fight This Feeling

The Real Words: "you're a candle in the window on a cold dark winters night"
Interpretation: "you're a candle in the window on a corn dog with a knife"

Destiny's Child- Lose My Breath

The Real Words: "baby boy, make me lose my breath"
Interpretation: "be my boy, if you don't smoke crack"

Take That- Back for Good
"whatever I said, whatever I did I didn't mean it...."

The Real Words: "I just want you back for good. Want you back, want you back..."
Interpretation: "Just watch your back for good. Watch your back, watch your back..."

I know we have all done the same thing but this right here, is even better than any English on English misinterpretation:




"......................tulibu dibu douchooo!"

Haa ha haaa!

What are some songs you thought the words were something else?

Uzi

And you are................?

What do you do when you get a random text from someone you don't know? You probably say, "sorry you must have the wrong number"
What do you do when you get a random picture text from someone you don't know? The options are limitless. Unfortunately I was so tired when this actually happened I didn't resort to hyper-out-of-control Uzi and turned into "you're retarded" Uzi.

Here's the AWESOME picture text I got:

And here is the text conversation that followed:

U: Yea, ok,.........?
?: Ok be rude. Isn't this Michelle
U: Nope. Good thing you weren't naked!
?: Lol I guess that's good.. Ha ha, who is this?
U: YOUR MOM!
?: Eew..lol ha I guess I send my mom pictures
U: Oedipus complex?
?: Hmm yeah u lost me there bud
U: Greek story where Oedipus is in love with his mom. Stop texting strange girls and open a book.
?: I have u in here as Michelle but ok be a jerk..
U: What Michelle do you know with a San Francisco number?
?: Michelle O. What, San Francisco? Lol ok I live in Utah
U: Haa haa. Yea I'm very familiar with Utah. Well enough to know your area code is a Utah one outside of Salt Lake. Maybe you should check "Michelle's" area code one more time.

Hey buddy, I know you felt really cool last night (in front of all your buddies) at Port-o-Call when you finally got up the courage to talk to that really hot chick across the bar, offer to buy her a drink where she gladly accepted (only because to her it's free alcohol) and engage in great conversation (because she was hoping you would buy one for her friend too) . Then as she is about to leave (because you are actually really boring and not even all the alcohol in the bar could make you anymore enjoyable) you quickly ask for her number and as casually as she accepts your drink she gives you her "number" but you were so mesmerized by her......eyes that you were fooled into programing the fake name and number every girl gives when she really doesn't want to see you again. And yes, her name really isn't Michelle. If girls were as honest as you thought, I wouldn't have to give out the name Jenny with my number being 867-5309. (and yes they actually fall for it)

So the next time you are going to send a picture to a girl you just met at a bar the night before, maybe you should smile. The actual owner of given number might mistake you for a stalker or some kind of perv.


Uzi-Out

If Only I Could REALLY Tell You!

I would love to just get it all out, clear my suppressed memories and forever be rid of the thoughts or experiences, but I just can't seem to do it over the world wide web. So here is all you will get.....................unless you hear it from me in person which just makes for a good time.....?

B: Funniest thing happened today.....
U: So tell me, what happened?
B: Somehow the intercom got turned on at this super nice house I was at, and Dr. Love came home for a nooner. Haa haa haa! Hilarity ensues.
U: SHUT IT DOWN!
B: It was the most awkward thing ever until I found the humor in it and sat down for a break. It was strange looking her in the flushed face when she paid me.
U: You actually listened?
B: I did, I didn't know how to turn it off from my end. There wasn't a volume knob.
U: Sick! Welcome to my childhood
B: I actually flashed back to my own. Thanks. I once heard my mom call my dad "tatonka" from dances with wolves. :(
U: Haa haa haa
B: Put it away! I thought I was the only one! oh man. Maybe we should go to a support group.
U: I don't think it would help, to many instances.
B: We were in a hotel once when the urge overtook them. I think my dad knew I was awake still. The next morning he pats me on the shoulder...."you're a good sport."
U: My friends mom was actually holding her hand, and no she wasn't "asleep" like her mom thought. Note to self, don't sleep with your parents.
B: Hahaha. We should write them all down and burn them together. Never to be mentioned or thought about ever again.
B: Spider monkey has some pretty sweet story behind it though I bet...It would be a shame to lose it forever.

The memories. The horror. The giggles and glances across the dining room table. The "S" candles. The Bells. The confused look on my face when I "checked in" after getting home. The quest to find the lost remote and finding something else. The fact that two small girls were stuck in the closet for 45 minutes because they couldn't escape when they were only trying to decorate for their mom's birthday.
For those of you who know me all to well, you know the stories.
And obviously there are plenty of them.
For those of you who have kids.....LOCK THE DOOR!