Disney, Pre-Chrimbal, and a Random Memory

So I am so excited about this weekend. Derek and I are hoisting up to Disneyland for the Gay Days. On Friday Derek and I are having dinner with Wes, Christian, Brian, and Frank. We sent invites to a couple other folks and hopefully they will show. If not, it's ok. We will have a great time regardless.



April and Doug are graciously watching the house for us and taking care of Maggie. She really is a great friend. We are in the beginning stages of planning Chrimbal festivities. We already decided breakfast for dinner would be the food. We are decorating the house in green and gold and bells will be the pattern. Her mom is coming down from Idaho, which I am apprehensive about, but I am sure it will be ok.



Earlier this month I cut my hair. Prior to the hair cut, I always kept my hair up. Now that I am wearing it down, I can smell my conditioner. It reminded me of a guy that I used to adore. He liked to sit behind me at this picnic table in the courtyard of his apartments and write things on my back. I asked him why he did that once and he said he liked the way my hair smelled. That is one of the times in my life I felt content. That memory makes me happy.

Song of the Day 12/21/08

O Holy Night, by Bing Crosby



Say what you will about Bing Crosby, this song is beautiful and seriously makes me tear up.

I have met some outstanding people this year and am so happy to call them my friends, and in some cases, family and I hope to add to the list in 2009. Who knew you could have so many dads?

Without getting too long winded and sappy, I would just like to say that for those of you who read my blog, listen to the podcasts I was or am involved with, who take the time to write me, send cards, and make the most wonderful Christmas decor for me, thank you.

I say Christmas is what you make it and hope that, regardless of what you celebrate or believe, you make it special and do what makes you happy.

Nessa
XO

My Heart

My darling Maggie May wearing her Christmas Jacket...


long enough for the picture to be taken and then she shook it off hahaha! I love her!

So Much For Doing it Everyday

I forgot to post a Xmas video yesterday, oops! So today, I have We're a Couple of Misfits from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. And you know...I relate haha!

It's the Holiday Season!

BAH!

I have never been so not excited about Christmas ever. I don't know what my deal is, I am trying everything from watching White Christmas twice in one day (once with Rosemary Clooney's commentary...That lady is nuts) to singing obnoxiously loud in the car Andy Williams and Johnny Mathis. I just can't shake this bah humbug feeling. I really hope it passes. Here's hoping!

I would like to thank everyone who left comments or sent me emails regarding Scooter and her passing. I think it has been easier for me since I am not there. I was really more relieved than sad. She was so old and was sick. It was for the best and I know it.

So I was watching ABC Family last night, I guess they are doing 25 days of Christmas. Last night was Rudolph save the New Year and A Year Without Santa. I had never heard of Rudolph and the New Year. It was bizarre. I find a lot of those claymation cartoons a little odd, but strangely comforting. You know what else I find comforting is It's Christmas Charlie Brown. I was watching it the other night and got teary eyed. I really have no clue as to why. I wasn't sad, I wasn't depressed, I just got a little nostalgic I guess.

I haven't done a song of the day in awhile. So I think I will try and do one everyday until Christmas. Since I just say A Year Without Santa last night, how about Snow Miser and Heat Miser.

yaaaaay lay-offs

On Monday, I was sitting down for the night and my phone rings. It's my mom. The first thing I think is oh no, scooter died. (Scooter is her 15 year old cat who isn't doing so great). She said I just need to talk to someone on my drive home.

As of January 15, my mom will be laid off from her job. Her whole department will be laid off. My stepdad, who works for the same company, has been put on warning that his department could be next unless they show cause to keep them. So both my parents may be unemployed. It stresses me out a bit. I know they will be ok, I have to believe they will.

In other news...

Our air conditioner broke. This might not seem like a big deal to most of you because youre expecting snow, or it's been cooler than normal. All last week...the highs here in the east county was 98 degrees. Today doesn't seem so bad, but it really doesn't get warmer until later in the day. Our air conditioner will be fixed on Thursday. So I am hoping it continues to cool down and we won't need it, but it will be ready for next year.

Now that Halloween is over, I can start concentrating on The big holidays in my house. Well, Christmas. I start shopping now. Because money is so tight, I need to start now so I can cover all my bases. Thanksgiving will be easy since Derek and I both work and I am throwing together a vegetarian Shepard's pie for dinner. I actually learned a recipe for Shepard's pie from Paula Dean, I will need to adjust it to make it vegetarian.

This lady on TV is making peanut butter pancakes. That sounds really good!

That's it for now, other than election day on Tuesday! I know there is a lot of disagreement on the two candidates. I support Obama because he focuses on the things important to me. I am by no means going to preach to you all, but I do ask that you look at what is important in your life and vote for who you think will make our standard of living better. I believe Obama/Biden will do this for us.

Those of you in California. We need to vote NO on Prop 8! Regardless of what you think marriage should be, it discriminatory to not allow all tax-paying Americans to have the same rights. This, to me, is like saying a white man cannot marry a black women. i mean how ridiculous does that sound. You love who you love and everyone should have the same right to marry and live the life most of us strive for.

Song of the Day 09/27/08 and some ramblings

Maybe I'll Catch Fire, by the Alkaline Trio

this house is full of ears, but i can't talk to anyone. they've heard this one a thousand times. most exciting thing i do, hang half way out a third floor window, maybe throw lit cigarettes down. and maybe i'll catch fire. something warm to hold me, something pure to burn away the darkness that hides inside my mind. all that evil shit's not hard to find. i guess i only claim to be nice.



this house is full of eyes, but i can't look at anyone. they've seen this face a thousand times. most relaxing thing i do, hang half way out a third floor window, and look at rocks if i fall out. and maybe i'll fall hard. something tough to break me, something sharp to rip into my insides and bleed out all that pain. sorry i don't even know your name. i guess for me it's easy this way.

Today I did something I haven't done for months. I watched DVDs. I am notorious for having Netflix movies for months at a time before I watch them. I watched P.S. I love you. Can I tell you that I think I cried through the whole thing. It is a total chick flick, but I loved it. Then I watched Flight of the Conchords. I think it was six episodes on the disc. It was pretty funny. A lot to watch at once, but pretty good.

So right now the food network is on and they are talking about Paula Deen's resturant she opened in Harrah's Casino. Her employees wear a shirt that say "Get some south in your mouth." Is it bad that I want one? hahahaha! When I get old I want gray hair like Paula.

I am getting pretty excited about Christmas already. All my pals at work know I love a catalog. Todd and Beth's kids are doing the findraisers and I am a sucker for them. So I have wrapping paper and red plates with snowflakes on them coming :D! Every year for Christmas, I try to do a color theme and special drink and this year is going to be red and white. And the flavor is going to be peppermint. I will need to find a drink that isn't to overwhelming, maybe peppermint hot chocolate. Last year was pale blue and purples and the drink was a 357 Magnum (rum, vodka, ameretto, and 7-up). I have to talk to April who is my co-chef for this event. I promise I will try to keep my Christmas talk to a minimum until at least Thanksgiving.

It's not even Holloween yet!

So over the past week or so, a couple things have happened.

First thing is my supervisor has a new position and will no longer be my supervisor effective October 11. The person taking his spot is a night time supervisor whom I didn't have many good interactions with. Although I am happy for Fred's new position, I am kind of scared what is going to happen. I am looking at it as it could be so much worse. It could be my old boss who was a complete and utter piece of work...and by work I mean shit. I am also on job burn out. This happens from time to time. I get bored pretty easy and need something to spark my interest in it again. Maybe the new supervisor will do that.

Second is kind of some good news. Our landlord has agreed to extend our lease for at least another 18 months with no Rent change for now. Ultimately, Derek and I will be moving up to the Idahos to be near my mom. With all the crazy junk going on I have been in a state of worry. So I will be able to keep an eye on her and Derek will be in a city that is more like home to him. plus, buying a house for under 150K is appealing.

My sister has been in Idaho for a few months getting her life in some sort of order. She spent the last three years flushing it down the toilet. She wants to come back to San Diego, so she maybe spending a couple months with me since we have the extra bedroom. I never wanted anything for her other than to be happy. I hope she finds what she's looking for. I am happy she will be here for Christmas. That a big deal to me. This year's theme is red and white snowflakes. Yes i have already started planning. I want to make sure Christmas is a special time for Derek and I. We don't have any family in the area, so we spend this time with people we hold close. My pal April, her mom and dad, and this year we will have her boyfriend Doug joining us! And I love Christmas music soooo much. i know it's only September and I am already planning Christmas, I'm sick. But it really is the most wonderful time of the year for me.

Thanks for all the emails and comments on my songs of the day thing. I will continue to do it. It gives me something to look forward to. If anyone wants to email me directly, it's missxomisery@aol.com. You can even tell me your song of the day and I'll use it if I can't think of one.