Emily wants to do her own web page. She wants to post things about the family, and maybe, just maybe do her own blog. She's nine - sometimes going on twenty - other times going on seven.

But today, she wrote her first fan fic. Not Trixie, but Charmed. I told her we would type it and I would post it up *somewhere* for her. It ends "to be continued" - and the plot was all her idea - and I'm thrilled for her to start writing.

I'll be sure to share the info here :-)

OH, and Charmed was pretty good last night.
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I am simply NOT getting this javascript stuff. Am working on the Procedures Manual for work - and trying to do hover boxes. Kitty kindly sent me to a place to get a great script - but I sure can't get it to work right...hanging head...sigh... If only I could be more technical!
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Am I HOT or NOT? Ok, guys. Get in on the fun of this. Do you read "Whazzup?" I read him about once a week, as he doesn't update regularly. Today I had a referell from him (don't see from where, but I did sign his kids' guest book) Anyhoo, wanna rate him? Is he hot or not?
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I'm supposed to be wrapping Christmas presents. There are piles of unwrapped boxes on the floor - along with paper, tape and scissors. And I did do a few. Got all the gifts for tomorrow's gift exchanges at Em and Katie's classes wrapped. Have most of the gifts for Cliff and Rhonda and gang wrapped, as Mark needs to get them shipped off to Lubbuck. (here we are with Cliff)

I think part of it is true lack of Christmas spirit this year. Why? Not quite sure. I mean, last year this time, I was pleased with The Other Side's success, looking forward to a (what I thought) would be a healthy year. I was in the best shape I had been in since forever.

excuse me while I wallow in self pity

This year? I've been fighting this stupid illness - yet knowing that though I'm having a rough time, there are lots of women out there who are living in constant pain with this disease - in that aspect, I'm lucky. But the results of my treatment are a shot self esteem, internal rage, lack of patience, unfocused and severe depression. Sometimes I feel very manic - up one moment, way down the next. The unfocused part is the worst - I can't remember sometimes if I've done something - like respond to an e-mail - and then somedays e-mails sit unanswered, until they have gone unanswered so long that I'm too embarassed to reply.

I took a minute to read back through my archives - and realize I've not gotten any further with my life. I'm not feeling very centered. In fact, since October (see the 10/19 entry) it's as if I take a step or two back for every step forward I make. I kick myself for not taking care of myself - yet hate myself for being selfish enough to do anything for myself, especially when there are so many things to be done..

Shit, I'm just whining. Maybe I'll go finish the wrapping that HAS to be done and hop into bed. Tomorrow is Friday, which means a Starbucks day for Em and I - and maybe Katie. Maybe.

Hope everyone else is having a good evening.
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How the HELL do people find me with entries into search engines like this? Is this weird or what? It's a good and bad thing about having stats - seeing the way people find me. But seeing it sends me back to re-read some of my archives...AND I was able to find the one that had been lost and re-crib the code!
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WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO! New Charmed tonight! No re-run. A new one. I won't bore you with the details, just know that I'm planning on NOT going to cycle class so that the girls and I can get home before 8. NOT giving up the gym, mind you. Just will do the netbike or a treadmill instead....

So sad, I know. so sad.
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Evening Bloggy Reading...

Jumping for joy!! I KNOW that you are relieved! And your Rachel and My Em sound soooo much alike. Emily does NOT like anything that is too tight on her waist - she doesn't want to have to tuck anything in - and a dress? nuuu--uuuuuuu! She lives in these sweatpant things (not sweat material - but jogging suit stuff) and T-shirts. So, when it comes to needing something "nice" I'm always scrambling - then buy something - and she outgrows it.

And I'm glad that you are glad I got to work *g*. And yes, darlin' you DO have archive. The little archive fairy set them up for you when your blog was set up - and then Blogger does all the work! And I'm so sorry that you are feeling so rotten. It is NOT too much to ask for - to be healthy. I hope that the meds work this time. Try to get some rest, even though I know it's hard too with all that's going on right now.

And Jen, your blog is soooo pretty! It looks great great great! I just love Kitty and all her stuff, don't you?

OH! and that reminds me. If you are wanting to do a webpage, but dont' know html - and want it to be easy, visit the Kitty community of "FullMoonWebs". Everything is built on-line. There are templates and scores of graphics. More of a "you fill in the info" kind of thing. Check it out!

Also, I see that Becky (My Bleu Blog) has added Karen and I to her links - that's really nice - she didn't HAVE to - 'cause in the world of Bloglinking - it isn't always I'll link you if you link me. Becky is a way interesting person - she has lived in Mexico and the US - and now lives in France. She is the one that runs the "What is Copyright?" page that I link to on The Other Side. You should check out her blog sometimes - as well as her What is Copyright page - and her Graphics Page. Mucho cool stuff.

That's it for me tonight folks. Am tired and want to write a few minutes (yes, I actually wrote a whole paragraph for a new story....)

Nighty-nite!
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Productive!

I actually got my archive page *fixed* so that ALL of my archived pages are reachable. Not that anyone goes back and READS them, mind you, but they are there if you wanna!
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This is disturbing... that they would get that phrase out of this week's blog and I guess more disturbing is the fact that someone is out there looking at that combo of words, found my blog, and clicked!

AND, changing the subject....

anyone wanna do this? I'm thinking about it...
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Yes, I made it into work..

And hardly anyone is here. But that's A-OK with me - I'm hoping to finish the Procedures manual soon.

Yes, most of the schools in the area are closed. The roads? Not as bad as everyone is claiming...

Just a quickie note to those who might be worried about whether I made it in -
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and I was about to log off when Mark called. He was telling me that today someone threw up in the whirlpool at the gym.

eeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

On that note, I'm off to eat a homemade cookie (oatmeal w/ toffee chips, peanut butter chips and chocolate chips) and a big glass of milk. Maybe I'll finish my trash novel - when I last left off, she still didn't know that HE knew that SHE was not a he, but really a she...
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And I think I must be getting some hormones...

'cause I've been feeling more entergetic lately. I still tire out more easily than before my surgery and the lupron shots, but hopefully I can build up my stamina.

I was all pumped for spinning tonight - went to the gym and did my arm workout - and was waiting for class to start - and they cancelled it. Teacher was there. But because they decided to close the gym early due to the bad weather, they decided to cancel class. I was pissed - waste of fucking time. I could have been home - or I could have been shopping (need to pick up a couple of more little things).

So, I came home and baked cookies...
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ok. I can get into hotmail now. It's just vvvvvveeeeeeerrrrrrrryyyyyyyyy sllllllloooooooooooooooooowwwwwwww
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And hotmail is pissing me off!!! This is the second day in a row I've had problems accessing my e-mail: I can SEE that there are messages when I look at the folders - I see that there are 17 new ones. But I can't get to them. GRRRRRRR!

If you are trying to contact me, please e-mail me at my alternate address: debrasmouse@yahoo.com

I owe a couple of folks e-mail but I cannot get them to you 'cause I don't have many of the addresses in my yahoo address book - only in my hotmail address book.
posted by deb at 6:22:09 AM | Link Me!

A Bloggy Hint of the Week

Wanna link? Want to put those colorful little links throughout your blog?

1. Type whatever it is you are going to type.
2. Use your mouse and highlight the text you would like to use as your link
3. Click on the globe w/ the paperclip looking thing in the blogger "post" area (or you can hit "shift - control - a")
4. A pop-up screen will appear - type in the location of the link.

Want more detail? Want to link directly to a post someone has made? Click on their perma-link.

What the hell is that, do you say? Well, to find where a perma-link is for someone who has their blog at blogspot, click on the TIME of their post. For those of us hosting our blogs on places like freeservers, look for things such as "link me" or "link" or something similar. You will get a new web address in your browser address spot, something like: "http://debsmousespot.freeservers.com/blogarchive/2000_12_03_weekblogarchive.html#1579738"

That link should always go to a particular post. Especially good for when you are commenting to someone about a post. Follow the same directions for putting in the link :-)

And does anyone want a new template?

Leslie has posted some !!! Graphics designed especially for blogs!
posted by deb at 6:19:11 AM | Link Me!

I'm sorry, but THIS is ridiculous... utterly fucking ridiculous. $252 million to play baseball. OH, I guess that baseball player are more important than folks like nurses, police officers?
posted by deb at 6:16:35 AM | Link Me!

It's 21 Degrees...

Yep - you heard me right - AND, get this: we are under a winter weather advisory. I have to tell you, these folks in the DFW area do NOT do well with slick, icy roads. Not in the least.

I like cool weather - but not freezing cold! OH, and I DREAD getting into the shower. Brrrrrrrrr! I currently have on my long-sleeved sleep shirt w/ stretch pants under it - and am wearing a big thick robe. Can this warm weather loving Texas gal deal with this? Stay tuned!
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Grrrrrrrrr! I don't think I've gotten much of ANYTHING done tonight. Either my computer or the net is really really slow tonight!

But I guess my net time is up. I have a spreadsheet for work I wanted to finish up.

Tootles and g'night!
posted by deb at 9:12:44 PM | Link Me!

And more on Fen Shuia in this article - 7 ways to create harmony with your office.

Damn, I need to get back to those books!
posted by deb at 9:07:22 PM | Link Me!

Bloggy Reading...

Tina, honey, of COURSE you are worried. I'll be thinking about you. I can tell you NOT to worry, but that won't do any good, will it? Just know that you have a lot of folks pulling for you and thinking about you. 'kay? And you are welcome for the card - you just sounded so sad in your I'm blue post.

And bethie, dear? Yes, the gravy was good. And when the morning comes? I usually jump out of bed and turn the alarm off, and then snuggle back into the covers to grasp the last wisps of those dreams. And thanks for the "penis poetry" - I haven't been to chat in ages, so I needed that :-) I'm thrilled about your experience on Friday - sounds like a great experience - and more fodder for Trixie and Hoover and the gang in "Strange Currencies". Oh, and tell the man to reciprocate - it's the least he can do, 'right?

And Shana, I'm soooo glad that Chris' car will be fixed soon. And gee, but your relationship with your brother sounds similar to my dealings with my sister - ooooo, that IS another story I must tell sometimes - and I'll try to load some pix to go with it....As far as the "bitch", well, if the cyclical nature of the beast is true, something should be happening soon - 'specially with the holidays fast approaching...

Chris, don't feel bad about bitching, 'kay? And I agree with you about the panty hose thing. And of COURSE you and Beth should have a get-together of some sort. And books, honey, I'm sorry no one will help you move, but at least you won't have to worry about them messing up your valuable Trixie's...

And it got really cold here, too!! It was 49 at 5:30 this morning and 35 by 8 AM. And I didn't fix chili, but a big pot of red beans with hot links and smoked sausage cut up in it - threw it into the crockpot this morning. Also fixed some rice when I got home - yummmmm - red beans and rice and spicy sausage - and of course with grated cheese on top. And yes, there is leftovers...

Sorry about your day, Misty. Don't ya hate the heirarchy bull shit? And I see that the cold front has hit San Antonio, too! Hope the pizza and the book gave you a calmer sense of being - 'cause I know of at least *2* pieces of fan fic to read. Guess this means not even one paragraph during lunch, though, doesn't it?

And Jen? Honey I've looked and looked and can't quite figure out what the problem is. The new graphics are really really cool (I LOVE those snow roses!!) It looks like you lost the footer somehow, which I THINK I can fix. Other than that, the spacing seems a bit off....but the rest seems to be working now, even the perma links.....

And besides Karen and I, does anyone else read "I really must insist you leave"? The Patti blog at "thegardencafe"? She talked about "Coffee with Patti" and there were glimpses of myself in there - and I'm sure you might find glimpses of YOURSELF in the discussions of meeting internet friends...
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And the Texas Trixie Meeting...

It was great - Karen has blogged all the details of our meet, including some pix, so I won't repeat. BUT, it was also sad....everyone had to go home after a few hours. I didn't get to spend near enough time with folks, and when I hugged Misty and Karen that last time, I wanted to cry.

Thankfully I rode with Cathy, so we were able to chat some more, in person.

::::sigh::::

We need to think about planning our NEXT get-together...
posted by deb at 11:49:53 AM | Link Me!

I never told the story...

of the guy at the gym I mentioned I would tell earlier this week....

Believe me when I say I am NOT one of these ladies that dresses up and wears all her make-up to the gym. (I look at these women sometimes and wonder.....why?) I'm lucky if the shorts I'm wearing match the shirt I'm wearing, ya know? And as for my hair? It goes up and down out of a pony-tail or braid...often several times throughout my workout...

Anyway, at the gym I go to, you run into many of the same people each time - people tend to work-out about the same time each day. Everyone is fairly friendly - you nod, say hello, etc. A few months back, I ran into this guy (we'll call him Mel 'cause I have no idea what his name really is) that was freaking out over me doing the leg press. So, I do on average more than 600 lbs. on the leg press. It's NO BIG DEAL to me - it's more than many men at our gym do, but I have a theory about women and the strength of their legs....(more on that another time). And Mel stopped to watch - and told me he was going to see if I could really do it. (PPPuuuuulllllllleeeeezzzzzeeeee don't insult me, 'kay?) So he stood there and watched. Anyhoo, so THAT'S how I "met" Mel

So, Wednesday night, I was getting ready for cycle class - and was taking my water ball to the fountain to be filled - and Mel was getting a drink. I leaned down to fill my bottle and he stood there - and I say "I'm going to be here a minute, if you wanted another drink, go ahead" and he says (I told Shana this story by the way, and she said "eeeeeeeewwwwwwww") "Oh, no, Beautiful, I'd much rather wait so that I can watch you..."

I finished filling my water bottle as quickly as I could, and headed back to the cycle room. Later I caught Mel walking by the class, and peering in - not once, but several times. And later, as we both were leaving, he was watching Katie and Jeff play - hanging out near me as I watched.

So that is the story of the creepy bald guy that we'll call Mel...
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