Of Course I Hear Voices: I Own Parrots

I work for a DJ/Karaoke company. I update their web site so sometimes I just have to work at a show doing pictures and video, and if I'm already working why not do a blog or two Um people work in coffee shops that have wi fi, how is a bar different? I need more hours in a day…I've been known to blog from my phone while actually *running* a show to meet a deadline They frown on me blogging and writing at my full time job for very obvious reasons. This is something I need to be doing on my own time. Sometimes writing for hours on end on my couch with moody cockatiels and psychotic parakeets gets a little old. I want to have a little denial that I am a crazy bird lady. Mo's actually has a little room just off the DJ booth where I can work pretty much undisturbed the whole night. I've tried to get the birds to run the home business in my absence, but they are just lazy I seriously get bored way too easily and I start thinking about all the other things I should be doing....

Summer is here! I have a couple months to enjoy the season, and I already have big plans. compare Sheridan's Fourth of July celebration to Woodville's I know the Sheridan townies keep up with the Woodville townies in the Red Onion vs. Jo-Jos contest. Now the question is can they keep up with Fourth of July celebrations. Now, admittedly Woodville has lost a few points since discontinuing the sale of beer by the half gallon milk jug...but it should be interesting to see a how Sheridan rates. Oh yes this will be blog material... Turn 30 I don't want to do this...but since it is going to happen right, wrong, or other wise I might as well enjoy it Lose at least 40 pounds I'm going to Vegas in September...I want to not be self conscious. I'm already down 15...so lets keep hoping. Build my writing business If I want to be working from home full time by next June, I better get on it. enjoy time with my friends Whether it is out a the bar, at so...

Our non singers singing @ the cookout Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

I want a mini laptop. Yes the little laptops that aren't sure of what they want to be when they grow up. One A110 mini notebook with Debian I have a wonderful lap top. I can't imagine my life without it. Actually, I am typing this at a karaoke show, in between taking photos for the web site, and hanging out in the dj booth. Oh yeah, I can multitask (as I run around the table to get a microphone_)...ok done singing... However, at moments like this, and when I travel, I wish I had something a little smaller to work with. It wouldn't be my main computer, but it would be my on the go computer. It would fit in a purse and more easily in a carry on. I'm actually hoping to bhave one by our Vegas trip so i can more easily blog on the go.

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I wish I had some great "I flew to Europe to see them story," but while the distance is shorter I think my story is pretty cool. I spent my 25th birthday at a Chicago Guster concert. I think it may actually have been my best birthday ever. I'm always on the look out for nearby Guster shows. Of course when I saw that they would be playing in Chicago on my birthday it was a no brainer. I would have to go on my own, but it would be so worth it. I ordered my tickets, booked my train trip, and made reservations at the Hostel in the Loop. It was my first experience with Amtrak, and it wasn't a bad one. We had a few slow moments, but we still made it into Chicago on time. They were able to check me into the hostel early. One weird thing was the assigned your bed and I ended up on the top bunk. This comes into play later. I walked around the neighborhood and ended up getting stuck in the rain. My one pair of shoes (remember I'm staying in a hostel) were sandals with l...

The Lyrics: If I live to be a hundred And never see the seven wonders That'll be alright If I don't make it to the big leagues If I never win a Grammy I'm gonna be just fine 'Cause I know exactly who I am I am Rosemary's granddaughter The spitting image of my father And when the day is done My momma's still my biggest fan Sometimes I'm cluless and I'm clumsy But I've got friends that love me And they know just where I stand It's all a part of me And that's who I am So when I make a big mistake When I fall flat on my face I know I'll be alright Should my tender heart be broken I will cry those teardrops knowin' I will be just fine "Cause nothin' changes who I am I am Rosemary's granddaughter The spitting image of my father And when the day is done My momma's still my biggest fan Sometimes I'm cluless and I'm clumsy But I've got friends that love me And they know just where I stand It's all a part of me ...

I've been recording old episodes of Poltergeist the Legacy lately, and I've come to some new realizations: At first I liked Rachel, but as the series went on her character bugged me more and more. I kind of understand why they even introduced the Kristin character, but not really. I didn't dislike her, but they didn't utilize her well and I never could really get behind her as a character. I just don't like Derek…there is something just a little too sketchy about him. Actually, the actor that portrays him was later on an episode of NCIS where he played a sketchy, adulterer, murderer combo, and he did it so well. I really do love Alex and Nick…and even though I know they never get together I still have shippy moments. My favorite episodes are the ones that focus on those two characters. Well minus the one where Nick's ex gets struck by lightening. What was the deal with only having part of the cast in each episode? One episode I watched today only had Nick and Al...

Road trips are always interesting. They are also moments where the crazy we keep on the inside boils over a little.What would we learn about you on a road trip? Well for me... I sing when I drive Radio...no radio...I sing and drive. Basically being in a quiet car makes me and the fids nervous. It all started when I was learning how to drive. Being in a silent car made me a nervous wreck. I'm convinced the only reason I passed the test is because the test proctor talked to me the whole time. Now it is just habit, and for some reason my singing calms down the birds on road trips. I'd rather drive than be a passenger Maybe I'm just a control freak, but I cannot stand being a passenger for too long. Although, with my Blackberry and the ability to maybe catch a movie on my laptop will change this. Wow....aside from the Ohio trip with the fids I have not been on a good road trip in years. Basically, I get motion sickness so I can't read or write on a moving vehicle. Fal...

The Lyrics: If that's all you will be You'll be a waste of time You've dreamed a thousand dreams None seem to stick in your mind Two points for honesty It must make you sad to know that Nobody cares at all I wanna be where I've never been before I wanna be there and then I'd understand Know I'm right, and doing right Could I get to be like that How to know, but I don't know I've nothing more to gain Will I get better? Or stay the same? I found I always move too slowly Can't lift a finger, can't change my mind I never knew till someone told me that If that's all you will be You'll be a waste of time You've dreamed a thousand dreams None seem to stick in your mind Two points for honesty It must make you sad to know that Nobody cares at all And all the people who've seen it all before And all the people who already understand Know they're right, and done it right Could I get to be like that How to know, but I don't know It ge...

So yeah really I'm just checking out the camera on the new phone but she is cute! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

My poor phone had one heck of a day today. I know it is just a phone…but now I am kind of starting to feel bad I will be putting it out to pasture tomorrow…or Wednesday if the office doesn't sign for it when UPS delivers. It isn't that my phone is old, bad, or unworthy. However, last week I made the commitment to make my writing my full time focus. Of course, I still have to keep my full time job for now. I'm lucky enough to have a decent job that usually doesn't suck, pays relatively well and has pretty good benefits. I will need that to keep the bills paid until I have enough work to make ends meet. Still, that also means I need a phone with more memory. I love my Blackberry Pearl, but memory is an issue. My Sprint contract was up in March, and after some stalking, Sprint backed down. I didn't want to use my upgrade and then be stuck with the Curve for two years. I know Sprint leaves a lot to be desired for most people. I agree that for the most part their custome...

  The Lyrics: You were almost kind You were almost true Don't let me see That other side of you You have learned in time That you must be cruel I'll have to wait to get the best of you Poison in everything you say Don't you, don't you Wonder what difference does it make Either way... You were almost kind You were almost true Why give away that other side of you Happens every time So it must be true Step on a kid they'll grow up hating you Poison in everything you say Don't you, don't you Wonder what difference does it make Either way... Were you ever kind? Were you always cruel? Who's ever seen that other side of you? Happened every time So it must be true Where did you learn its either him or you? You were almost kind You were almost true Don't let me see that other side of you You have learned in time That you must be cruel I'll have to wait to get the best of you Poison in everything you say Don't you, don't you Wonder what difference ...

Generally, songs do not make me cry. However, I have strong emotional attachments to certain songs. Either Way by Guster This isn't a big cry song, but I'm if I am in the right mood it can bring the tears. This is probably my favorite song of all time. It was that song that made me fall in love with the band. The lyrics are beautiful and haunting...I so love it. I guess they sort of remind me of me...especially the person I was at the time I heard the song and the person I have become in the past few years. Guster by So Long Again, this isn't a huge tear jerker, but the lyrics can get me if I am in a certain mindset. These lyrics remind me of the one relationship I honestly wish would have ended differently, but at the same time I have no regrets. The relationship was short, but it taught me what love really feels like. I can only hope to find that feelin...

I will admit…this show is pretty cheesy. The acting is so-so, but I can't stop watching it. Let me explain: The "How to" voice overs. Usually, I'm the first one to say using the voiceover is a cheap way to get out of writing dialogue. However, I wouldn't want to watch this show any other way. Yes I am a fan of the How to be spy voice overs. There is something about them that is classic. The X-files esque captions. You know the ones that were made to look like on the screen they work as an exposition fairy. The cute little improvised hacking device was funny, but the whole "Canteena" title made it hilarious. Bruce Campbell: The Evil Dead movies…need I say more OK…the whole Royal Pains commercial where he is writing the letter to "the not funny guy from Good Morning Miami." And one of the objects is a block of C4, "because you never know when you will need a stable plastic explosive." Honestly, it isn't a deep show, it isn't a t...

Why Must I Get Wasted on my Birthday? I’m turning 30 on 7/16. I’m trying to not let this depress me too much. Sometimes I am successful, other times not so much. It is going to happen whether I like it or not, so I have decided (in my infinite wisdom) to just try and make the best of it. I have taken the whole week off of work. This is to mainly just relax and enjoy myself, and because I know I will be having at least one emotional break down over that another decade in my life is over and there is so much I have not accomplished. I’m a girl. I will have a stupid girl moment, and I would prefer not to have that happen at work. Plus it is rally the last time I can take time off before August. We are not allowed to take time off in August because of peak (aka LATE) registration. Really, all I want for my birthday is a typical Thursday night at Bucky’s and for my friends to be there. Now when I invite people out and tell them why I want them there, the first words out of their mouths are:...

I usually do not remember my dreams, but when I do they are usually very vivid and very realistic...and most times almost haunting. Actually, it isn't the details I remember more as the feelings and only flashes of the images remain. Recently, my dreams have either been weird mixes of people and situations in my life. They never quite make sense. Sometimes they are just strange. Other times they are haunting. I wake up feeling unsettled. It isn't always that they are traditional nightmares. Sometimes they are just too real, and waking up is either a let down or just to weird. Two nights ago I seriously only netted 45 minutes of sleep, but the dream in that 45 minutes was so real. It was one of those dreams where things aren't perfect, but you have the things you most desperately want In my case I was working from home (down to 2 jobs vs 4), and I had someone else to help when I needed it. I don't know if I will ever have either of those. I had just made the decision e...

Yes I know. This may seemed cliche,but just hear me out. I really do love this movie. I am a HUGE fan of film noire, movie history, and like most brain washed former film students think Orson Wells (hey did you know he was the voice for Mr. Masters aka Higgins boss who owned the mansion and ferrari...that you never see on Magnum PI </end film geek/DiNozzo from NCIS moment>) is a pretty smart and innovative guy. The movie is beautifully shot, well scripted and just plain well done. However, my reason for loving it most is a little different. Citizen Kane is the only movie I have seen that was made before I was born that I have seen in an actual movie palace. I had the unique honor of seeing this classic in the way it was supposed to be viewed. When I was in college, there would be free viewings (complete with free popcorn and a drink) at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. It is one of the few movie palaces that at the time still had its old projector, an orchestra pit AND ...

I have a five month old cockatiel named Weddnesday. She's totally adorable, but still very rebellious. One issue she has is that her wings are clipped. She will not have flight feathers for at least another month (her six month molt). That means she cannot fly. Actually, they clipped ALL her flight feathers so she more so just flutters and then plops to the floor. When I clip my birds, I usually only clip the first five feathers on each wing. This way they can still get distance but not altitude, and it keeps them from just falling like a rock. One would think after a few rough crash landings she would get that currently her wings do not work. Instead, she keeps trying to fly with the others. I can't imagine falling to the ground is pleasant. Nor do I think she's a big fan of breaking more tail feathers (broken tail feathers = balance issues and baby birds really already have enough of those). However, she keeps trying. She knows the negative consequences, but she tries at...

I wish I had some funny and cute story about how the internet has helped me out. The internet has helped me in three big ways: 1) Making Money 2) Reconnecting with old friends, and networking 3) Saving Money Of course there is the making money. I am able to run my own writing business. Now because of my full time job and my other part time job I have a limited amount of time to work on it. So no, I am not supporting myself, but it does help me pay for little things like vacations and nice little extras here and there. My dream is to do this full time, but for now the little extra spending money is nice. Plus it is taking me to Vegas in September. I love getting to get reconnected with old friends. Even if we don't become BFF's it is cool to see where everyone is. It is also nice to network and get connected with other people I can learn from and support. I also use the internet to save money. I find travel deals, coupons and research ways to make the buck stretch.I like havin...