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November 28 Dr Phil
I'm not really a fan of this guy, and I don't watch his show often, but something he said made a lot of sense to me: Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? I don't know about y'all, but I've probably spent more time wanting to be right than happy....which is asinine.
This time, I'm choosing to be happy. November 27 Four years is a long timeThe end of this week marks an important milestone for me. Four years ago I went thru the toughest, lowest point of my life thus far. If you knew me then, I'd like to apologize. I probably wasn't capable of being very nice. Secondly, if you knew me then, you probably had no idea what was going on. Maybe you still don't---and I'm not saying that to be cryptic, just stating it as fact.
Thinking about how far I've come in these past few years, I realize how far there still is to go....and while I could easily let that discourage me (and truthfully, at the moment I am very discouraged), it's okay that there's a long road ahead of me. At least it's not a dead end, right?
 my first thought this morning:My brain often wakes up singing. The first song in my head this morning:
I will share my water
if you will share your wine
and I will feed your heart
if you promise to feed mine
and we will dance together
until the end of time.
Until the end of time.
Lyrics courtesy of DMB. November 26 Such pressure> > From: Seester > Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 8:10 AM > To: Tuckle > Subject: RE: Christmas Ideas!!!! > > i will do something very outrageous if you don't come up with some f*cking > Christmas ideas. I"m not kidding, it's not funny, a$$Hole. ________________________________
> > From: Tuckle > Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 8:11 AM > To: Seester > Subject: RE: Christmas Ideas!!!! > > Don't hurt the puppies!! > > Hey, Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth and all that! > > From: Seester
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 8:16 AM > To: Tuckle > Subject: RE: Christmas Ideas!!!! > I WOULDN'T HURT THE PUPPIES, IT'S YOU I'M GONNA HARM. > > PEACE ON EARTH, BLAH FECKING BLAH, IF YOU DON'T GIVE ME IDEAS YOU'RE GONNA > BE CRYING YOUR FACE OFF WHEN YOU OPEN UP A BOX FULL OF NOTHING, OR A BOX > FULL OF PUPPY SH!T. > From: Tuckle > Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 8:19 AM
> To: Seester > Subject: RE: Christmas Ideas!!!! > Bring on the hurt, muthaf*cka. I'm ready.
> I'd just like to say that a box full of puppy sh!t might be an improvement > over gifts you've given me in the past. The bag full of ebola virus comes to > mind, or the time you gave me a dead fish. -----Original Message----- > From: Seester > Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 8:23 AM > To: Tuckle > Subject: RE: Christmas Ideas!!!! > > All i'm going to say is this, don't bother talking to me until you have > atleast 2 ideas. think of some books you want or something Tuckle's on a rollIn the span of about two hours I have managed to (inadvertently) tick off two people who are dear to me.
I rock.
Not.
 Coma inducing postA couple of weeks ago I found out that I don't like cottage cheese. Sorry if I kept that a secret from y'all. In fact, I don't just not like cottage cheese, I think it's disgusting. So if you're thinking of getting me some for Christmas, think again.
Last night was my work Christmas party. It went well enough.I left shortly after the dinner and presentations. My employer certainly looks after it's employees: 1 yr employees get a watch. 5 yr employees get a leather jacket. 10 yr employees get a $10,000 RRSP. This year, the first 15 yr employee was presented with another $10,000 RRPS, and a $5,000 trip. Niiiice! Oh, and I won a panini press in the draw....so if I re-gift it to you, just be thankful m'okay? (just kidding, I'm actually going to open a panini bistro...reasonable prices, questionable atmosphere....I'll be known as the Panini Nazi before you know it).
Y'know what's weird? Donner's (you know, the reindeer) name is actually "Donder", but no one ever pronounces the "d". Kinda like "Wednesday" is usually pronounced "Wensday" or "February" is "Febuary".........
Well, that did it: I officially bored myself into a coma with this post.
November 23 RIP Fly MammyFile this under WTF???92-year-old killed in 'roughest neighborhood in Georgia'POSTED: 10:19 p.m. EST, November 22, 2006Story Highlights• 92-year-old woman shot dead in Atlanta home by police• Police were serving search warrant for drugs at slain woman's home • Police say she opened fire, wounding three officers who survived • Neighbors say woman lived in crime-ridden neighborhood; family outraged Adjust font size:
    ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Many people on the run-down northwest Atlanta street where Kathryn Johnston lived fortify their windows with metal bars and arm themselves for protection. Johnston, 92, was no exception. Alone in her home, she was waiting with her gun on Tuesday night when a group of plainclothes officers with a warrant knocked down her door in a search for drugs, police said. She opened fire, wounding three officers, before being shot to death, police said. (Watch niece's fury at police shooting Assistant Police Chief Alan Dreher called the killing "tragic and unfortunate" but said the officers were justified in returning fire. "You don't know who's in the house until you open that door," Dreher said Wednesday. "And once they forced open the door, they were immediately fired upon." The Rev. Markel Hutchins, a civil rights activist and spokesman for Johnston's family, said he could understand why the elderly woman would arm herself. "She was afraid," Hutchins said. "This is a horrifying situation in a neighborhood where crime happens often. This incident is a result of a mix-up." The officers had gone to the old woman's house with a search warrant after buying drugs there from a man known only as Sam, police said. (Watch what police and family say about the shooting -- 2:53 Police issued a "John Doe" warrant on Wednesday for the arrest of Sam, believed to be in his early to mid 30s, who allegedly sold the drugs to the undercover agent. Dreher would not say how the dealer knew Johnston. Investigators also said they found drugs in the home after Johnston was killed. Officer Joe Cobb, a police spokesman, said the type of drug involved would not be disclosed until it was verified by the crime lab. District Attorney Paul Howard said his office is looking into the shooting but that a preliminary review indicated the officers had a right to search the home. Crime and drugs are a part of the landscape in the rough neighborhood where Johnston lived, and her neighbors said they do what it takes to protect themselves. "It's the roughest neighborhood in Georgia," said 56-year-old Allen Pernel, who lives a few blocks from Johnston's home. "If she thought somebody was coming into her house, she did what any of us would have done." Al Harley, a 50-year-old homeless man who hangs out in front of a neighborhood convenience store, said residents follow a sort of credo: "Don't let anyone disrespect your door." The police chief said the officers had identified themselves and then forced open the door of Johnson's house where she had lived for 17 years. Investigator Gary Smith, 38, was shot in the leg and Investigator Cary Bond, 38, was struck in the arm. Investigator Gregg Junnier, 40, was hit in the leg, the face and his bulletproof vest. They were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover. Johnston had no children and her closest relative was a 75-year-old niece, neighbors said. "She hardly came outside her home," said Tameka Walker, 28, who lives behind Johnston's house and used to visit her. "She's not a 92-year-old grouchy old woman you think she was. She's a very nice person."
Thanksgiving in November is reeeeetahded.Another week that is kicking my ass. US Thanksgiving is killing me dead. Gotta hand it to the Amurricans tho, they sure know how to do holidays right.....Canadians wouldn't have a holiday in the middle of the week and turn it into a 4 day weekend. Thankfully the next two days at work will be very quiet....and I'm in a two day seminar. Yarrgh.
I stopped in at the McHugh's tonight, to see the bebe and score dinner (the McHugh's are excellent cooks)--boyoboy that baby is growing fast! His eyes have changed color now, settling into a lovely chestnut brown, and he has learned to smile. He also pulls a Hulk move when he's unhappy, or pooping, I'm not sure which. I was glad to see Princess Baby Mama looking well, she was hospitalized last week with some post-partum complications, but seems on the road to recovery now.
My work Christmas party is Saturday night. I'm not much looking forward to it. I work at a sort of in between company--not small really, but small enough so that if I didn't go it would be noticed...so I'm going as a political move.
There's a commercial for Target on right now, starring David Blaine. I hate David Blaine. Seriously. And David Copperfield. Maybe all magicians, except for the Amazing Mumford (a muppet mention, just for you Darklight).
I'm boring myself into a coma with this post. Sorry Joe, I tried. Hope you're feeling better.
Coupla shout outs:
To my 4 month old cousin Brayden, who had surgery today.
To A&S...congrats! First time's a charm.
Condolences to C.
To KW....welcome back. I misssed you.
November 19 All I want for ChristmasMy Dad called this morning. Not one to call just to say howdy-do, I knew there must be something he wanted to discuss.
"I have a message for you; if you don't give us some ideas as to what you'd like for Christmas, you'll be gettting a bag of coal" he said. "Or, cash".
Good deal.
While I don't agree entirely, most of my family thinks I'm difficult to buy for. Ask me what I want for my birthday or Christmas, and I almost never have any idea. Plus, I figure if you really want to give me something, you'll come up with an idea on your own. That's what I do--I put a lot of thought into gift giving.....I think there's something to be said for that. I rarely resort to asking what someone wants, paying attention instead to things they mention in passing, whether they need this or that, or covet something in particular.
My Dad is a world traveler. Week before last, he was in Australia. Week after next he will be in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Yemen and Dubai. He travels all thru the year--you'd think he'd be able to find unique presents in such exotic places, certainly things that you wouldn't be able to find in the local mall. He's traveling for work, and I realize he doesn't have much free time to be shopping, but the things he's brought back as gifts have meant more than things found locally. Silver earrings from India. A basket woven by women in Soweto, Africa, with all of the proceeds going to supporting these women's families. A voodoo doll from New Orleans (okay, a less exotic locale, but definitely cool!). A beautiful silver chain from I forget where, somewhere in the Middle East.
I told him he could pull and Angelina Jolie and bring back an orphan from Africa if he wanted. Fine by me. I'll raise him or her up good. Dubai is reknowned for it's jewelry, so I told him anything would be fine, but I doubt he'll pay heed.
Below is a list of suggestions I'm going to give my family. Who says I don't have good ideas?!
How cute are these puppies? I want both of them!
 These'll come in handy:
 Tasty!
 Something sparkly:
 Awww yaa!
 November 18 Just not into it this year.I'm feeling overwhelmed by Christmas, and the rush of the season hasn't even started yet.
Normally, I'm the sort of person who starts their Christmas shopping in late October, and has it pretty much squared away by the first week in December. Last year there were about 20 people on my shopping list, so this is no small feat. This year, I've barely started and up until the past few days I didn't really care. And there are at least 4 new people added on to the list--don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge that....it's just more work. And money. Damn not winning (or playing, for that matter) the lotto!
For the record, I love Christmas. I usually start listening to Christmas music quite early in the season, have a clear idea of what is to be bought for whom, have recipes planned out and actually enjoy wrapping prezzies. This year, so far, I'm not into it.
Aside from the shopping, which is definitely daunting and there will be some creativity with the budget, there is all the baking, entertaining, socializing to be considered...and the socializing means needing to have appropriate apparel to wear and planned so that I see everyone I'm supposed to see. Frankly, I'm not even sure how I'm going to get everything done...
Work-wise, this is a busy time of year as well, and there are tons of work related socialzing things to go to. These are usually fun events and great opportunities to network, but it's making the time to go to these things, dressing appropriately (some of the events are kind of formal) and getting myself all over hither and yon.
I guess what I'm saying is, be prepared for a harried, stressed out Tuckle over the next 6 weeks. Or I could just say "fuckit", I suppose.
  November 17 Farck....Is it ever going to stop raining?!?
The good thing about rain is that you don't have to shovel it...but this is depressing.
I better resume construction on the Ark. November 15 the morning so far...
For the record....I'm just gonna say here and now that I hate being ignored.
Sheesh. November 12 Tuckle Plays Musical MatchmakerI am totally diggin this album:
 James Morrison, I think you and Joss Stone should have babies and in 20 years I will buy their albums. Your voice reminded me of hers right away. Oh, and I
 you. + ( )=awesome.November 10 Don't Hassle the HoffJust because I haven't posted anything about him in awhile, and because I'm feeling blue today and this might cheer me up, a bit of the Hoff:
 Look how wide he can open his mouth:
 He could fit a foot long in there. Bravo David, bravo.
In case you don't know what to get me for Christmas:
 Have a good day kids :)
November 09 The week so far...Tuckle's had a busy week so far, y'all. Turned down Leaf's tickets Monday night because Rob flew in from Chicago on Tuesday morning and rest was required. Squired Rob around Brampton for a bit Tuesday morning, had lunch with my Sista, bet on some ponies at Woodbine, then headed to the Big Smoke.
We stayed at the Westin Harbor Castle, which was lovely (K-Mart, if we're ever going to the ACC, this'll be the place to stay. It's maybe a 5 minute walk.....which means no DD or parking hassle!). Went to see Bob Dylan at the ACC Tuesday night---the Foo Fighters opened and played an acoustic set which was quite good, and I enjoyed Dylan more than I thought I would. Good show, good seats---11th row (shout out to George), good fun even tho the really tall drunk guy behind me spilled his drink down the front of my sweater and then tried to wipe it off....maybe I shoulda let him-- he was kinda cute, and they don't even pat you down when you enter the ACC so some action is better than...anyway, I digress.
Did I mention that we drank a fair bit of Tequila Rose before the show? Good stuff, that. There's a picture below of our ghetto bar.
Wednesday we had a nice breakfast at some place (Cora's, but I don't remember what street it's on) and walked around the city a bit. Back to the hotel for some respite before checking out, then to the CNE to take in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. I hadn't been there since I was a kid so I was quite happy poking around taking in the sights (and smells...hoooey them sheep sure do stank. But they're cute!)...not sure how much Rob enjoyed it, but I had a good time. Had a late lunch/early dinner, then dropped Rob at the airport (the part of the story I'm leaving out is how many times I got us "misplaced" while driving around the city over the two days....I say "misplaced" because I wasn't REALLY lost, just a little bit. Okay, that once I really was lost. But we got found again so it's all good. I'm not FROM the city, I don't know every nook and cranny, m'okay?) all in all had fantastic time. Ta-da!
I turned down Raptor's tickets for tomorrow night...I've had enough of the city for one week. |
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