Of Course I Hear Voices: I Own Parrots

I really do hate driving, but somehow I end up putting 200 miles a week on my car. I drive to and from work, to karaoke shows, on errands, and to meetings. I'm a professional designated driver, and I drive out of my way to keep my friends safe. Really, I would give it all up if I lived in a city of that had decent public transportation system. It would save me money and headaches. Until that day comes, I will be grateful for my little car.

ballet flats These shoes are comfortable and cute. Really that is the only motivation I need. Teal Kangaroos When I was 5, all I wanted was a pair of Kangaroos. On my 25th birthday, I bought myself my own pair. Black Goth Boots These things are so tall I can't drive in them. I'm not sure how I walk in them. Really, I shouldn't stand in them too long. They are not functional, but I realy do love them.

I've been to beaches all over the world. I've enjoyed the French Rivera, sunburned in the Bahamas, and scraped my feet up on Zebra Mussels before I was smart enough to stay out of Lake Erie (I was under the age of 13). Still my favorite is an unlikely winner. I'm not a swim at the beach type of person, but I do like to sit and enjoy the view. If you are looking for a tropical destination, this isn't for you. However, if you just want to enjoy the waves and the Pacific Ocean, grab a cup of coffee at the Cliff House and take in the ambiance.

I love breakfast food. I can eat it any time a day. Although I never really eat a good balanced one (cereal bar in my car). grits I could eat these every morning for breakfast. They are a little piece of the south! Biscuts and gravy Again this is a southern breakfast standard. It reminds me of breakfasts with my dad. Scrambled eggs with cheese and salsa It is a breakfast standard with a twist and very easy to make. Bacon When I was in jr high, we stop at this diner in southern Ohio. I asked for a side of bacon, and they put raw bacon INSIDE my omlette. It has been a joke ever since.

Sleep is overrated. There are so many other things you could be doing. ...Deprivation... I'm a chronic insomniac. I have trouble sleeping on a regular basis. When it happens I have a pretty decent list of things to do. 1) Watch bad sci fi in hopes it will bore me to sleep or just as back ground noise. 2) Write fiction: sleep deprivation does wonders for creativity. 3) Blog.... 4) Read and research 5) Do Laundry 6) Clean 7) Plan vacations 8) Web Design

You can learn so much more for observing. Yes, being the center of attention is fun, but you miss out on all the little details. You miss getting to learn about people and situations.

Oh this one is easy...and a little predictable for me... Batty Batty is the brains of the operation. He's loyal, sweet, and will take out anyone who messes with his friends. Abby Abby is sweet and misunderstood. She just wants to be loved, but sometimes doesn't communicate that well. She also tends to "eat her emotions." Charlie Charlie is adorable, but he is also very clingy and needy. He demands to be the center of Snow White's attention and can be a little destructive. He doe not seem to understand the word NO. Weddnesday She is the cute and clumsy dwarf. She's a people pleaser with a horrible sense of direction. Popcorn He's the oldest and most arrogant. He has his good moments, but he mainly acts too good for the rest of them. Skye Hyper, sweet and loyal. Maya Last but not least the youngest and quietest...she just wants to be your friend

One would thing shopping the day after Christmas would be a nightmare, but Best Buy really surprised me. I was ready for a long and painful afternoon. Instead it took less than an hour, and quite pleasant. My mother bought me a camera I already own for Christmas. I wanted to return it and put that money towards a new laptop. The mother board on my old laptop had dies, and I was making due with my netbook. I was very happy to have something to fall back on, but I needed a regular laptop pretty soon. I had been looking at a particular laptop since Thanksgiving, but the web site said none of the Toledo stores had it in stock. I wanted to look any way. I knew the return line may be scary and I may not find what I wanted, but I was at least ready to look. I arrived at the Best Buy, and there was a huge line for check out, but the returns line was pretty short. They were moving people through pretty quickly. My longest hold up was a woman trying to return an item that had been mailed fr...

I am going to be happier this year. I think that last year didn't suck. I know that there are no guarantees in life, and I may not find everything I'm looking for in 2010. However, I'm going to be grateful for the things I do have. I'm not going to take things that just annoying personally. I'm not going to feel guilty about taking time out for me. I'm going to work on getting things in order, and to keep moving forward. Constantly searching and trying isn't working, and isn't making me happy, so maybe this will be better.

I have seven birds...yes seven. I only wanted one, but now I have seven. I just couldn't say no! I only wanted *a* cockatiel, but of course when I went to pick up Beaker, things changed. Their living conditions were horrible, and there was only one other cockatiel left. I almost had to adopt Batty. A few months later, someone left their cockatiel and parakeet behind in their apartment, Yes they moved and abandoned their poor animals. Next thing I know, I've adopted them (Popcorn and Skye) too. I have sadly adopted and lost 2 female parakeets, and my one store bought is a female parakeet was bought to be Skye's buddy. Abby was just supposed to be a foster. I was going to rehab her so her owner could rehome her, but then the owner went AWOL and Beaker fell in love with her. After Beaker died I was distraught and adopted Weddnesday. Finally we have Charlie. I went to pick up a cage from his former owner only to discover he came with the cage. Now I have to say no. We are o...

It is a little pricey, and not exactly in my neighborhood, but I love it. It is well worth the drive! I love the Rain Aveda salon because of the service. Everyone there is kind and helpful. I love the organic products and that the girls there actually get my hair type and cut it so that it is flattering. I have been to many salons, some that charged just as much, and they didn't make my hair look nearly as good,. Yes it looked nice when I left the salon, but soon it just wasn't what I wanted.

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Yes I would be a pet, but I really think it would be sweet deal. Curious Cockatiel Yes...I would have to sleep standing up and in a cage. However, I'd have a human to feed, water, and clean up after me. I would have no bills to pay. I's have a shoulder to sit on, and human to love to love me. I think it is win-win.

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After living in this city for 8 years, you would think I would have been to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway once. Well I have not. I guess I have never had a reason to go. I do not follow racing. I really don't care about the 500 or the Brickyard. Carb day might be fun, but I always have to work. Sure I would like to see the track someday, but right now it just isn't a high priority.