| Spinal Decompression Update |
[Oct. 23rd, 2009|09:30 pm] |
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So things with my SD therapy are winding down. I am going to therapy about once a week now, and as per usual with any exercise am hit and miss. Though with taking the pills I am a bit better but that has never been a strong suit in my life either. They are mostly supplements, glucosamine/condroiten/msm, Herbal greens and Fish oils all for maintaining joint health.
So, interestingly one of the questions that they ask each time I go is on a scale of 1- 10 how much pain I am in, and the %-age of pain I have been in. I really had to think about that. I am a masochist, I have been sucking this pain up for 10 yrs.(give or take) so it was really interesting to me to try and put numbers on something like this. Hhehe so my solution was to figure out how I think I felt...the add about 10% or more to it, because stuff that would make most people cry just pisses me off.
The really cool thing was I came home from work on Wed, and was trying to figure out what was missing... it was the fact that I had NO back pain at all after a pretty intense 4hour cleaning session. Yay me. This comes and goes, I am still not doing any yoga, long walks or other exercise. Though I am back down to about a size 8 again, that has mostly been my lifestyle changes with food catching up with me.
The best thing has been the Tapping, it has helped me to deal with the high stress load that I was carrying. Its has been financially rewarding, and physically as well. The hard work is paying off, and it just keeps getting better.
So all in all things are looking up, cars are running and we even have a spare now..LOL. I have been spending some really fun creative time in the sewing room, and if my friend has her way my Hats will end up on a web-site soon. I will keep you posted.
well off to finish dinner. |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 4th, 2009|09:12 pm] |
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Hey there,
I am just putting this out there, just incase any of you might have one.
I am looking for Hat Pin findings, I need an 6 to 8 inch shaft and end. I just looked on line for them and the shipping costs more than what I need. None of the stores I have been to so far have carried them. Or if someone is putting in an order for findings and doesnt mind piggy backing one on for me.
thanks so much. |
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| Duck Duck Goose |
[Oct. 3rd, 2009|12:52 pm] |
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I have a friend who raises food animals and has 6 muskovy Drakes ready to go. $25 each or all six for $120. You can message me and I will pass your info on to her. |
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| Phone Squee |
[Sep. 25th, 2009|08:43 pm] |
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I am back up and running with my new leash.
a Blackberry Storm.... Yes I have joined the twenty first cent. I have email and texting...and whooooot gps...LOL
So I am just a bit of a happy camper of sexy phone goodness.
call me sometime... |
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| (no subject) |
[Sep. 23rd, 2009|10:17 pm] |
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So My will NOT eats are bettween * *
While I have eaten a fair number of the things on this list...LOL some of them I will Never eat again.
1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile
6. *Black pudding*
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries
23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
25. Brawn, or head cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava
30. Epoisses
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. Clotted cream tea
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects
43. Phaal
44. Goat’s milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. *McDonald’s Big Mac Meal*
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine
60. Carob chips
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
64. Currywurst
65. *Durian*
66. Frogs’ legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini
73. Louche absinthe
74. Gjetost, or brunost
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. *Hostess Fruit Pie*
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
87. Goulash
88. Flowers
89. Horse
90. Criollo chocolate
91. Spam
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox
97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Snake |
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| Do Over/Rant warning |
[Sep. 17th, 2009|06:18 am] |
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I would like to do yesterday over.... sigh
It started out just peachy.... and argument with GB, and that pretty much continued untill he dropped me at work. Oh yah... we are down to one car again for an unknown period. So getting all my crap up the stairs to my clients and I realize i am dripping.... coffee and that my purse managed to catch most of it, which was why I didnt notice. My cell of course lives at the bottom of said purse.... both of which are Garbage as we speak.
Rawr... so clean house untill I am blind. Then look at the clock and crap...run out the door to catch the bus to the club.... Yep its wed. and I am cashiering too, riding a bus route that I have never taken and trusting to fate to get me there...cause, well no phone. Manage to leave my spine brace, and shower bag behind at my clients place as well...rawr.
The bus driver was cute fun and flirty, and got me where I was going, *throwing kisses at the goddess* and on time even. Though my back hurt like crazy and all I wanted to do was curl up and hurt somewhere private...lol. The only part about this is that I cant go home, I have to stay till the bitter end....*clean up* and wait for GB to take me home.
I already hate not having my phone....and I really hate not having my car.
So right now the only way to get ahold of me is my house phone or email... if you dont have the former and want it ...just pop me the email.
kk done being pissy back the regularly scheduled Me. |
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| A day |
[Sep. 8th, 2009|08:30 pm] |
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Well my first work day back from Vacation and it went pretty well. I had my Decompression therapy this morning, and that is still going really well. I slept on an air mattress for 7 days and my back doesnt hurt anymore than it did sleeping in my regular bed. That also doesnt count the two nights at Poly Camp...oooh those mattresses were hard...lol. So all in all success.
Though unfortunately the night before we had to pack up...I woke up with a tooth ache of all things...and Pain... whoo it pretty much shot me right out of bed. I saw the dentist today and its an absess and of course means a replacement of a crown. I kinda knew this one was coming but was hoping to stave it off for a bit longer.... No such luck.
Other than that everything seems much better...my stress level is at what seems managable right now...and I let something go that needed letting go. That worked wonders, and the responsible thing to do it seems.
I have a nice full work schedule...and a very full sewing schedule, this will make for full work weeks...but it feels good at this point as opposed to what was happening before was that I had this stack of stuff on my head that would never go away. So now I am at one thing at a time and one day at a time. |
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| Poly Camp Happiness |
[Aug. 30th, 2009|02:18 pm] |
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Wow,
Well we now know that crappy weather will not stop Polycampers...lol. It was at least nice the first day to get unpacked in, and the last day to pack up in...LOL
And inbetween....Yaaaay poly goodness.
The renenewal of old aquainances, the making of new ones. The goodness of making coffee drinks for everyone...my favorite thing to do.
I really stepped out this year and actually stepped out from behind the coffee counter and got to a couple of the different things being presented. Thanks to Woosie for her classes on name tags and goddesses, it was creative and fun, though I think the most fun was watching others enjoy thier creative maddness. The other class was that of fabric art, what a blast to be able to quickly create a fun fabric painting.
Also to all the people who working in the Kitchen to give us such wonderful meals another thank you as well. It was nice even with the food challenges I have to enjoy great food with good people.
What a blast I had again this year, and look forward to planning and helping out with next years.
Hugs to all. |
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| Spinal Decompression Update |
[Aug. 3rd, 2009|09:52 am] |
So this is the real start to things, this will be my first 4 days in a row. The Doc also said that they are upping the weight as well so we will see how that feels. So far so good, I put in a heavy weekend with only one real day off and I feel fine. I seem to be sleeping better already or at least I seem to have more energy...lol though I know what hope can do that.
Most of the radiating pain seems to be gone, and there are two little spots left right on each side of my lower spine. Probably right where the hernia's are. But thats all that seems to hurt right now....*me jumping for joy*
I have also been tapping this... (tapping.com) helping to try and mitigate fear about all of this. That could be why the hope part is winning....lol. Ohhhh and did a tapping on *Perfectionizm* the other day... wow... How much crap did I find surrounding that, only a small minor mountain full. Nicely tied up in *mother love*, control etc... much fun or not.
Anyway success, I will take in any form and that seems to be happening here.
Love and happiness to you all and thank you for all your support both verbal and real time. |
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| MRI News |
[Jul. 29th, 2009|11:44 am] |
So, I as some of you know hurt I my back not long after I moved down here. See_Tree_Me has kept me upright and walking and working for most of that time. Pain killers have unfortunately been a part of my life that I could do with out...but I tried one week... Ohhh was that ever a FAIL.
So, after a bad bout of numbness and tingling down my left leg again. I decided it was time to pull my head out of the sand... (or you know where...lol) and really deal with the issue.
First I had to find out what the issue really was. The funny thing that answered that question was an info-mertial. What the hell.
So monday I went in to find out what Spinal Decompression is all about. Thats also the day I had the mri...sigh. Today I found out that I have a slipped disk, that is herniated, and a separate other disk that is herniated and others that have some issues but are not causing the pain that I am in right now.
Most of you know what i do for a living...clean houses. Which makes all of the above hurt worse. Without treatment I can possibly work for another two years, and end up on an opperating table. So I am having the treatments, this means that you will see much less of me, as most of my focus with be on working and healing. The other unfortunate surprise, is that this is not covered by medical.
So I will be hunting down new clients, to help cover the cost. So if you know anyone needing Housekeeping or in need of Seamstress ....please point them in my general direction. |
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| Kinky Carnival July 25 Noon - 4 PM |
[Jul. 12th, 2009|12:46 pm] |
So... Here it is Peeps,
I am a Booth Co-Ordinator at the Kinky Carnival. My Booth is Spanks, and GB is heading up Flogging.
We would love volunteers: I need people to A)talk about flogging or spanking and B: to be able to do a bit of Flogging or Spanking if you so choose. These will be small 5-10 min tasters on people that have never had this done to them before, for the most part.
If your reading this and you have never had many *kinky* style experiences, this is the Carnival for you. A gentle introduction into all sorts of fun sensations.
Please visit
kinkycarnival.org for more information about attending or volunteering
If you know me and would like to help me out please just message me here too so I can fit you into a time slot that will work for you.
Thank you all,
Cat |
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| GB's Birthday |
[Jun. 19th, 2009|01:28 pm] |
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So,
Its GB's Birthday and I have conspired to have a Pet GB at the Hump Party this coming up Wed. If you didnt get a personal note... My appologies and thats partly why I am doing this... feeling scattered/brain fried about trying to set up a party for Him and not doing very well at getting things organized... Which kinda sucks because ususally I am pretty good at this kind of thing.
So Please come to the Hump Party this Wed the 24th to pet my Man into his 50th Year. Heheh it would be totally sweet if I could have rounded up 50 girls to do that with but I am thinking that 50 sweet hands will do the trick for him I am pretty sure...LOL
hoping to see you there...
thanks
me |
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| My friends Pint and Dale Playing in Tacoma |
[May. 3rd, 2009|11:00 pm] |
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I thought I would pass this on.... these two wonderful musicians are playing in Tacoma on May 4th and I thought that some of you might not know so here is the copy from their web-post
Pint & Dale in the Merry Month of May
Hello again!
What could possibly improve the warm sunshine, budding flowers and occasional gentle showers of May? Why -- only a bit of good music and fine company… and some hurdy-gurdy, of course!
Please join us if you can:
Monday, May 4, 2009 Back to Tacoma for another night at A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist & Cafe' Latte' -- a lovely place for music and caffeine, pastries and cats. Our theme for this evening is All Traditional. Shanties, ballads, forebitters, what have you -- as long as it's by that great songwriter, Anonymous. 3709 6th Ave, Tacoma, Wa -- 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
We return to The Wayward Coffeehouse for an evening of fun in a science fiction atmosphere. There's never a cover charge at the Wayward, just a big Irish hat. Please drop by for the whole evening or just a cup of coffee and a song or two -- we'd love to see your shining faces in the crowd.
8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103 -- 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Saturday, May 23, 2009
The big event of the year for Seattle folkiness the 2009 Northwest Folk Life Festival- returns. Once again we'll take part in The Maritime Show along with a terrific collection of the Northwest's favorite shanty singers and nautical musicians.
Seattle Center, Northwest Court Stage -- 5:40 - 6:00PM
We hope you have a merry month!
All the best,
William & Felicia
William Pint & Felicia Dale
Reviews, videos, magazine articles & lyrics at: www.pintndale.com
Music samples at: www.myspace.com/williampintfeliciadale
* April - July '09 Pacific Northwest Dates
* now booking dates in August - October USA Eastern Seaboard Tour
As ever, if you don't want these occasional reminders in your mailbox -- drop us a line. |
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| Upscale Jumble Sale |
[Apr. 25th, 2009|07:55 am] |
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Just a Reminder to everyone that the Jumble Sale is going on today from 9am to 6pm
19525 64th Ave NE Kenmore WA 98028
looking forward to seeing you around |
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| Jumble Sale Edit Miss |
[Apr. 19th, 2009|11:05 pm] |
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I totally missed the date error:
The Upscale Jumble sale is Saturday the 25th starting at 9am ending around 6pm
sorry about that
its been a long day of unpacking stuff that hasnt been unpacked for years I dont think, *choo* yep dust. |
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| Upscale Rummage Sale |
[Apr. 19th, 2009|01:04 pm] |
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Some friends and I are getting together to empty some spaces in our homes...
Come one, come all to the Upscale Jumble Sale! Sat, April 24th. 9AM to 6PM. We will have only high quality goods, such as vintage jewelry and clothes, costumes, hats, china, tea sets, pottery, carvings, antiques, handcrafted artwork and other art, even some chainmail! This ain't your Aunt Ethel's yardsale! No used tupperware or old socks, we promise! So, please come check out our treasures, 5 or 6 families contributing only the best! 19525 64th Ave NE, Kenmore, Wa 98028. 425-481-9323.
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Please come and take a look and see if there is anything that you might need that we certainly dont.
thank you for your time and back to your regularly scheduled Sunday nap. |
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| My Card |
[Apr. 16th, 2009|07:52 am] |
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You are the World
Completion, Good Reward.
The World is the final card of the Major Arcana, and as such represents saturnian energies, time, and completion.
The World card pictures a dancer in a Yoni (sometimes made of laurel leaves). The Yoni symbolizes the great Mother, the cervix through which everything is born, and also the doorway to the next life after death. It is indicative of a complete circle. Everything is finally coming together, successfully and at last. You will get that Ph.D. you've been working for years to complete, graduate at long last, marry after a long engagement, or finish that huge project. This card is not for little ends, but for big ones, important ones, ones that come with well earned cheers and acknowledgements. Your hard work, knowledge, wisdom, patience, etc, will absolutely pay-off; you've done everything right.
What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out. |
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| Couting My Blessings |
[Apr. 11th, 2009|11:27 am] |
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I have been thinking over the Past year, and how hard things have been in their way. I want to remind myself of what I do have
My Life's Partner: GB always there to tell me I am beautiful no matter what. Hold me when I am sad, and protect me when I am vulnerable.
Our Home : we have a roof over our heads when many dont, food on the table, running water and warmth.
Friends/Community: You guys are the BEST, and we love you and are Grateful that your in our lives.
Loves: Your out there too and know who you are, and thank you for being in our life.
The Universe: for its Love and Support every time I have said that I need help.
Warm Blessings and Happy Spring |
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| (no subject) |
[Mar. 29th, 2009|07:32 pm] |
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1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up.
Picture of my Calico cat Bits, A fimo Yoga sculpture, a crystal heart my middle daughter sent me a couple of christmases ago, my shelf with all my wacky figures, the crazy cat lady, a goth doll, Pirate Jack,goth angle.
2. How do you style your hair?
Wash it and just let it dry
3. What are you wearing now?
gym pants,tank top and sweater
4. What do you want to be when you grow up?
The Crazy Cat lady
5. The best thing to happen of you as late?
The car trade we have done with Lecion
6. What is one word you would use to describe yourself?
Grumpy
7. What's your current fandom/obsession/addiction?
Jacqueline Carey novels
8. What's the last thing you ate today?
a gluten free lemon shortbread cookie
9. What calms you?
Mountains, walking
10. What websites do you visit when you go online?
Livejournal, CSPC, Okcupid, and others
11. What's the last thing you bought?
groceries:milk, cream, ohh and found Pomegranate cyder yummm
12. What are you listening to now?
the hum of my computer
13. What do you think about before you go to bed?
need to remember to take my pills....sigh
14. What was the last CD(s) you bought?
I think it was Tom Waits, Bones (something like that)
15. What is your favorite weather and why?
That fluffy kind of snow, and the day so quiet you can hear it falling
16. If you could play any musical instrument, which one would you play?
Flute
17. Anything exciting as of late?
I get to go to Fairyworlds
18. What's something you'd like to say to someone right now?
"I love you" and I just did
19. What work of fiction do you think has influenced you the most?
The Clan of the Goddess |
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