Gooooood Morning DU!!!

[BlondieK143]

How is everyone this BEAUTIFUL morning??? :donut: Donuts, biscuits, and gravy for everyone! Wake up people!

[Champ]

1. Goooooood Mooooorrrrrnniiinnngggg!!!!

Beatiful and HOT Today. I'm just watching some TV Funhouse so I'll be in and out but I'm doing good. How are you? :hi:

[Guy_Montag]

2. Blondie is beautiful & hot everyday.

:P

[BlondieK143]

5. You are too nice to me.

[Champ]

28. I have the same opinions

Opinions???? Those are facts!! :D

Anyways what are doing today?

[BlondieK143]

32. Ah quit!

Jeez, my face can't get any more red!

Working, sleep, then working again. Was going to go to the pool but I got burnt yesterday. :)

[Champ]

38. I was at the pool yesturday

I was sitting there and a couple of ladies who were walking around checking up on the place and everybody. (I talked to them yesturday, just asked me where I lived and stuff) Well a couple young girls were at the pool probaly about 14 I'm guessing. One of the ladies asks them nicely to get out of the pool unless they were wearing a swimming suit (both girls were wearing shirts and shorts) Their reasoning was the lint and other garments get loose and mess up the filter in the pool(sounds reasonable to me). They get pissed, they starting being a smartass and talking back to the ladies and even then they stayed congenial and polite about it. I was just shaking my head, I mean those 2 ladies could've been assholes about it but chose not to. It didn't seem like they were being apprieciative to me, I don't know. I even went as far as apologizing for their behavior when I met up with them at the mailboxes. I don't know what that had to do with what you said but It amazes me how some people can be. Getting burnt sucks, my burn is going away and I got some sunscreen. Hopefully I don't get no more of those, I've gotten too many of them in my lifetime. How is the long distance thing working out? The girl I met the other day lives all the way in East Mesa and that is far! It must be extremely tough to deal with the fact both of you live across state lines.

[BlondieK143]

40. How rude!!

I cannot believe them! Oh wait, yes I can. Their age proves it all. It shouldn't be the excuse, bitches! Sorry, I just have no respect for people that can't show other people respect. It was really nice of you to apologize for them though, even though you didn't do anything wrong. And I know what you mean about too many sunburns. Definitely been there, done that.

It's hard. Really hard. But that's how life is and any relationship takes work. This one is just going to take a little extra I suppose. :shrug:

[Champ]

45. Same here

I may not be the nicest or best person out there but I make sure to treat everyone with the respect they deserve. I know, but if you were there you would've been apprieciative how those ladies were reacted to and how they were able to keep their cool.

I know what you mean, but do you think I should give it another shot(she said she'll come by Friday)? Funny thing is... she was the very first girl who was my g/f I was about 12. What happened was I go to San Diego for the weekend and when I come back, I find out she is going out with another kid. I was like :wtf: Later she tells me that she was too scared to tell him no when asked because she didn't want to hurt his feelings. She breaks up with him 3 months later and I try to get with her so she tells me 'she doesn't want a boyfriend right now'. We've still been great friends ever since. Were both wiser and Much Much Much more mature so what do you think? :shrug:

[BlondieK143]

46. It wouldn't hurt to try.

I mean, otherwise, you're going to be asking yourself "what could've happened?" for the rest of your life.

[Champ]

50. Or

"What the hell did I get myself into?" could be a question asked for the rest of your life. I'm serious, my mom stayed with a man for 10 years when it shouldn't of even been 10 days. But at the same time I probaly would've never been born, not sure if that's a good thing though. :shrug: But I think I'll give it a try, it's not like I have a bunch of girls lined up at my door or anything. :D

[BlondieK143]

52. It's your choice.

That's the beauty of it. Life is full of risks and sometimes you either take them or you don't.

[Champ]

56. I know what you mean

I just don't want to be making the wrong choices though. I've made some pretty bad choices that really have altered my life for good. I'm still in a position where I can still try to work and make something positive out of my life.

[BlondieK143]

60. No one knows when they're making the wrong choices.

It just happens that way. You can't plan it out and you can't see into the future. Things happen and yeah, you're going to screw up more, we ALL will, that's just how life goes. It doesn't mean you still can't make something positive out of your life, you just work around the bad choices.

[Champ]

65. I know

but like you said sometimes you don't know, but I can't explain it. Life can be very decieving so that's why I try to stay smart and keep my eyes peeled. I know exactly what you're saying, I'm saying I'm trying to be carefull in whatever decisions I do make. One bad choice can really f up your life for good. You have no idea how bad I wish I can see how things will turn out down the road, hopefully some good. :)

[BlondieK143]

4. Fun fun!

Well you have fun with that TV. At least get out and be productive to make up for it ! :D I'm good, going on no sleep!

[Champ]

9. I'm back

This is a hilarious episode. Me too, no sleep that is. I will make up for it, damn it! It's back on, brb again. :)

[Champ]

18. Back again

Damn that episode was hilarious, I literally laughed out loud a good 3/4th's of it. Anyways... what's new? :)

[Guy_Montag]

3. Hiya Blondie

You're very cheerful this morning. How's things?

[BlondieK143]

6. Hey you!

:hug: I'm doing just great, what about your adorable self?

[Guy_Montag]

14. I'm quite chirpy too,

just trying to decide what to do this weekend.

I might go shopping...

How's things going with your soldier?

[BlondieK143]

19. Any big plans???

More hot girls to schmooze? :D

Shopping?? Sweet!! Go with the button up shirts.

Things are pretty good, I'm going to see him the 24nd. He's still in the field with the British getting bug bites and being rained on. :D

[Guy_Montag]

25. I'll see what happens on Friday night -

that's drinking night, therefore pullling night. So who knows? :evilgrin:

I should go shopping during the England/France soccer match & flirt with the football widows! ;)

What's he (your soldier) doing with our just now anyway?

[BlondieK143]

27. Hell yeah!

What's your weapon of choice? Think Saturday shall be that night for me again. Just don't do anything I wouldn't do! ;)

Football windows huh? I hear they look more sexy at night!

They're showing off for one another. :eyes: Or something to that affect. I know I miss him :(

[Guy_Montag]

35. Actually I have no weapon of choice - I tend to just chat...

most girls I've gone out with, I've been friends with first - then got more intimate. So I'll just go out & see what happens, probably nothing.

You know what boys are like, always showing off. :P

[BlondieK143]

37. Laid back is really good though.

It's really attractive when a man isn't trying too hard to impress us. We like to work, just not TOO hard. :D

Yeah, it's always who can pee the straightest, who can spit the farthest, why can't it be who can treat a woman the best?? HUH??

[Guy_Montag]

That may have been what worked last time,

I wasn't trying to hard to impress because I wasn't trying to impress.:shrug: Fecked if I know what appeals to you girls - you're all weird.

But girls don't seem to like being treated best.:shrug: Just my experience. The last time I bought a g/f flowers it was like I pissed in her tea, it's weird.

[BlondieK143]

53. We ARE weird.

But you guys are just as confusing.

Here's how we like it, simply put. We like a challenge but not too much of one. We like a nice guy but not too much of one. You have to throw us curveballs every now and then and be semi-mean to us to keep us interested. (Are ya following?) It doesn't make sense, but then again, not much makes sense these days.

[Dying Eagle]

7. is it that time already

**Yawn** I am not ready to go to work, 2 more hours of sleep please**scratch** :donut:

[BlondieK143]

8. Nope nope!

Not possible! WAKE UP!! Don't make me pull back those covers!

[tsakshaug]

10. good morning

Storms last night ushered in a cold front, knocking the temps from mid-80's to low 70's today with lower humidity!!

However the storms knocked out power, so I need to fix a few things here at work.

Have a great day

See ya'll later

[BlondieK143]

12. That sucks!

Hope it isn't too much work for ya! Have a great day!

[tsakshaug]

15. Not too bad

But looks like I will be in the 700 club today.
Maybe I will stay there for awhile

[BlondieK143]

20. It's not all that bad...

I kinda liked some of the torture. :D

[tsakshaug]

49. I may stay there for awhile

maybe make it through the summer

[BlondieK143]

51. No big deal!

They can't harass you forever, right? :D

[elperromagico]

11. Guten morgen, ja?

[BlondieK143]

13. Ja?

:wtf:

[elperromagico]

17. Ja.

Ja means Yes.

[BlondieK143]

21. Duh.

:D

[elperromagico]

30. Uh-huh. Sure.

[BlondieK143]

33. Can I smack you?

Or will you just copy that too? :D

[elperromagico]

47. I beg your pardon?

[BlondieK143]

48. I was kidding?

:(

[Political_Junkie]

16. Morning

I won't say it's a good morning, but it's morning. I got up this morning and spilled a whole lot of very hot coffee on my hand. Ouch! That woke me up!
How's everyone else this morning? :hi:

[BlondieK143]

23. Ouch!

That sucks! :hug: Um, hope you have a good day other than that?

[Political_Junkie]

26. I'm sure I will, thanks.

I'm more mad at my own stupidity than I am hurt. :hug:
Gotta go, see ya all later!

[cleofus1]

22. good morning!

It's 3:03 am...

Currently in Anchorage
Mostly Clear 51°
Humidity: 68%
Wind: SSE 12 mph
Press: 29.90 in.
Vis: 10 mi.
Next sunrise: 4:23 a.m.
Next sunset: 11:34 p.m.
Aurora forecast: Quiet

Just finished walking 3.5 miles. After doing some research on the web I decided to drop the weights. Apparently the "so called experts" feel that there is too much risk of injury. They also mention problems with technique that are not easily overcome. The solution, so they say, is to take shorter steps and walk as fast as you can.

The good news is that there is only one more day to go till friday...

[BlondieK143]

24. Friday Schmiday!

Congrats on the run! WAY TO GO! You make me feel like a slob. :D

[cleofus1]

29. thank you blondie...

you're swell...and in no universe would anyone here ever consider you a slob.

[BlondieK143]

31. You're more than welcome.

Seriously, you're doing an awesome job. :)

And yeah, that's only because you don't know my workout ethics! lol

[iconoclastic cat]

44. mornin', cleofus1---yep, Mrs. Cat and I just decided to bite the bullet

and add another 1/2 mile. Plus, we added another set to our non-crunches. There is no such thing as a shortcut to health, I guess.
Have a good one!

[Oggy]

34. Morning to you

I've always wanted to join the BlondieK143 morning thread, so today I am. Your post is always reasuring, in the same way the Sun coming up is, you may not really think about it at the time, but you would damn well miss it if it wasn't there.:) :hi:

[BlondieK143]

36. Wow, hope this isn't the only time you plan on joining!

That was so nice of you! And we're MORE than happy that you stopped in! :hug: Hope that you have a WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL day!

[Oggy]

39. I will pop in more

now I'm not a BlondieK143 virgin ;-)

Mind you I should be working hard at the moment and not posting on DU :-)

You have a wonderful day too.

[BlondieK143]

41. ....

Um, I won't even comment to that one! :D
Don't work too hard! :hug:

[iconoclastic cat]

42. thanks for the wakeup, Blondie, as usual!

How do you sleep in the afternoon, with all of that ambient noise? You must be used to it by now.

[BlondieK143]

43. Beats the hell out of me. :)

I think it's pretty much tuned out by now. How are you this morning?

[iconoclastic cat]

54. Today is my Gollum day! I'm so obsessed.

Here, gaze upon the object of my desire:



Description
You are bidding on a genuine, official, real Japanese cheapie from the 60's. The only thing for certain is that it dates to '64 or'65, judging from the logo style. It was made for import by Buegeleisen & Jacobson by either Guyatone or Tiesco. I will say that the quality of the wood and the finish is excellent. It has a beautifully shaped neck and frets true. There are a few nicks in the finish on the body, but the overall condition is great. The only thing missing is the vibrato arm. The (original?) case is heavy and appears to have been bashed and repaired at one time. This would be a worthy addition to someone's collection of 60's guitars. The pickups and pots work. Plug it in and have some fun. I've got a low starting price and no reserve on it. Best of luck bidding on this classic.

6 hours 28 mins

****

I have coveted this guitar ever since a friend of mine found one at a garage sale for ten bucks. He and I were in a band together at the time, and he drove me crazy by not ever using it. Eventually, he sold it.

Three years go by. Searching, but not finding. Then, Mrs. Cat spilled the beans--this is my anniversary present (if I win the bid). I am consumed by it.
I adore that girl. Why are goth chicks so good at seduction?

So, anyway, Blondie, there you go! TMI.

[BlondieK143]

55. She's beautiful!!

WOW!! Good luck with that, seriously!

[iconoclastic cat]

58. Thanks!

So, Blondie, what is your art form of choice? Ten hours of work/DU surfing must create tension--how do you keep it from devouring you? What's your pressure valve?

[BlondieK143]

61. Writing is my passion.

That's pretty much it. I'm very much an emotional/people person. I feel like I have to write these big life-altering conclusions (which I do but most of the time ignore). I don't know how to describe it really. I feed off of other people's emotions yet I'm such an emotional person myself. That's basically my release. If I know that I've listened to at least one person or that I've helped out in some way, the tension is gone. Um, am I making sense?

[iconoclastic cat]

68. Yes, perfect sense!

Are you familiar with Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences? According to MI theory, the concept of "IQ" is uselessly simplistic and subjective; all people, in fact, perform different mental functions at different levels of proficiency. One person may be able to perform trigonometric acrobatics, yet be unable to dance. A person may be fluent in two languages, but be unable to convey emotion efficiently. The greatest support for this theory comes from people who have sustained brain injuries: Gardner discovered that while some functions were obliterated--for instance, motor skills--memory and computational skills were unaffected. His research over the last couple of decades has driven most educators (of all levels) to create a huge variety of techniques for teaching and assessing cognitive and physical skills.

Not to bring this conversation back around to politics, but this theory is behind most educators' disgust with Bush, Paige, and NCLB: if everyone learns differently, how can you measure the results accurately through a week's worth of multiple choice tests?

[BlondieK143]

70. That makes perfect sense!

I mean, yeah. Well, I'm not really sure WHAT I mean but that makes sense. Do you have any websites or anything to where I can read more?

[iconoclastic cat]

91. Yep--Gardner is pretty famous in education and linguistic circles

There to so much information on his work that I almost don't even know where to send you...
Well, how about his own page at Penn State (where he teaches; he was at Harvard when he introduced MI:
http://www.ed.psu.edu/insys/ESD/Gardner/menu.html

There is much more info out there. If you're interested in more, let me know!

[BlondieK143]

96. Thank you!!

I added this to my bookmarks so I can read it later (I get off of work soon). I'll definitely let you know if I would like more. Thanks again for the link!!

[Champ]

72. That's interesting

Where can I learn more?

[iconoclastic cat]

95. Take a look at my response to Blondie above

I told her a bit:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=1255107&mesg_id=1255363

The Web is brimming with info on MI theory and Gardner. Tons of books (including 4 of his own) have been published on the theory and its applications, both in medical fields and in education.

[Champ]

103. Thanks alot (I have something interesting to show you)

It's a quiz to test what kind of thinker are you. (Don't know if you already took it)http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/leonardo/thinker_quiz/index.shtml It says it's pretty scientifically accurate and I came out as an interpersonal thinker. And from your link I see that he lists that kind of thinker, so I'll be looking into it quite a bit. I'm crazy, I think I spend too much time trying to figure stuff like this out. :)

[cleofus1]

64. nice git-fiddle eh....

sort of reminds me of a telecaster on ludes....but in a nice way...

[iconoclastic cat]

77. Well, the Telecaster is in a whole different class!

The Tele' is a truly nice guitar, in terms of professional quality. It's both a studio instrument and a performance instrument.

The Kent, on the other hand, is good because of the ways in which it is also bad. On the good side, it won't go out of tune, and the neck is perfect. But the pickups are so cheap that when you turn it's pots past 5, it doesn't become louder--it distorts like a '70's transistor radio on full blast!
It's lo-fi in the extreme. Open mic; punk rock; red, white and blue.

So, do you own a Tele'?

[cleofus1]

100. I only own one guitar...

And that's only becouse I can only afford one right now...

[iconoclastic cat]

107. See, I said that too, until I found the Kent!

I have been sending out resumes for months with no bites, but I have coveted this guitar for years. I must have it.

[Nlighten1]

57. Grits, organic eggs and bacon for me...

and coffee of course.

[BlondieK143]

62. Yummy!!

Sounds GREAT!

[Brewman_Jax]

59. G'day, Blondie!

and for me. Almost the weekend--or do you have the weekend off for once? :hug:

[BlondieK143]

63. Of course not!

How are you this morning dear?? :hug: Hope it's not treating you too badly!

This weekend I only have to work on Saturday thank goodness!!

[Brewman_Jax]

82. Sunday off

at least you get one day free. Is Sunday planned, or is it get ready for adventure weekend day? I know you're looking forward to seeing your man again.

[BlondieK143]

84. I know! I'm excited!

Actually, we'll probably party late Saturday night so Sunday will probably be spent sleeping and recovering. Adventure weekend is two weeks away today! AGH!! I CAN'T TAKE THE EXCITEMENT!!! :D Yes, I'm sooooo looking forward to seeing him, I can't wait. 4 days/3 nights with him. *sigh*

(And btw, thanks for asking, it's nice to know that you care enough to). So what are your big plans for this weekend?

[Brewman_Jax]

105. You're welcome

I'm sure he's looking forward to seeing you, too!

As for me, it'll be a quiet weekend, after having spent the last 2 at the Renaissance Festival. Laundry, put the costumes away 'til the next time. The next home soccer game is Sat the 19th.

[BlondieK143]

106. Sounds like you're going to have a relaxing weekend!

Those are always nice! The laundry part sucks though! Have to head out of here but see ya in the morning!

[Brewman_Jax]

108. Enjoy your day!

:hi:

[Lestat]

66. Beautiful? Ha!

My god damn parents woke me up...now I have to go run some stupid ^%$#ing errands. :grr:

Hour and a half of sleep...It's gonna be a loooooooooooooong day. :(

[BlondieK143]

67. Ugh, that sucks!

:( See, if you hadn't stayed up talking to me, you would've gotten sleep. Now I feel bad. I'm sorry! :hug:

[Lestat]

69. Don't worry about it.

Staying up and talking to you was waaaaaaaaaaay worth it. ;) :hug:

[BlondieK143]

71. Go! Be productive!!

:hug: Talk to you later!

[Lestat]

73. Eh...

You trying to get rid of me? :)

[BlondieK143]

74. Of course not!

Just trying to get you motivated before your parents get ahold of you!

[Lestat]

75. Eh...

lemme finish my pop first. :hangover:

[BlondieK143]

76. Your pop?

lol are you going to drink it in your boat? hehe :D

[Lestat]

78. Haha.

I still don't understand what's so funny about the boat thing. :shrug:

Actually...I'm gonna drink it with Ezekiel and Jebadiah, my Amish neighbors. :)

[BlondieK143]

79. hahahahahahaha!!!

It's just the way you say it. Almost Canadian but not. hehe

Make sure you pet the horses, k?

[Lestat]

80. It's aboot time I pet those little buggers, eh?

:D

[BlondieK143]

81. seeeeee!!

:D Weirdo.

[Lestat]

83. You'd be weird...

if you only got an hour and a half of sleep. :)

[BlondieK143]

85. HELLO!??!?

I haven't even been to sleep yet since like 2 yesterday!

[Lestat]

86. Woah...

that must suck. I've only gotten three hours of sleep in the last two days. My only fuel source is root beer and Dr. Pepper.

[BlondieK143]

88. Bad bad bad!

SLEEP IS GOOD! IT IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! And as I told Champ, you never catch back up on your sleep (it's a proven fact). So you go right ahead Mister! Get those bags under your eyes! Hmpf.

[Lestat]

89. Pfft...

I don't get bags under my eyes. :) Sleep is always overrated. You know, if you were to live to be 99 years old, you'd have slept away 33 years of your life. I wanna cut that down to 25. :)

[BlondieK143]

90. Oh please!

Not that you'd be able to enjoy it! You'd be too tired!!! :eyes:

[Lestat]

93. Nah, I have it all figured out...

I"m only going to sleep 6 hours a night instead of 8. That way, I can enjoy the other 8 years of my life. (Assuming I live 99 years). :)

[BlondieK143]

94. You keep up the blood sucking

and you might not live to be 80. What happens when you get a bad pint???

[Lestat]

97. :O There's no such thing as a bad pint!

It's all good! How about I bite on your neck? :D

[BlondieK143]

99. HA HA HA.

Very cute. Not.

[Lestat]

101. Oh snap.

My dad is raggin' on me. I better get goin'. Sometimes...that man just crawls under my skin. Oh well.

TTYL. Don't work too hard!

[BlondieK143]

102. I won't!

Talk to you tonight! :hug: Don't YOU work too hard!

[Champ]

92. On that note

I'm curious as to what you lose when you don't sleep that you can't get back? I know poor judgment is a result from lack of sleep, I guess I should study up some in that area.

[BlondieK143]

98. You lose sanity.

:shrug:

[Champ]

104. Probaly

My levels of sanity are probaly way past insane. :scared:

On edit: Obviously bad spelling and grammar are a result of lack of sleep.

[Champ]

109. Shit!

http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9703/17/nfm/sleep.deprivation/#the

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/21/1728_54980

http://www.uchospitals.edu/news/1999/19991021-sleepdebt.php

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/content_objectid=13449416_method=full_siteid=50082_headline=-Lack-of-sleep-damaging-health-name_page.html

Damn! Plus I get alot to get done and I stayed up way too late. But then I wanted to stay up awhile to talk to you but I really need to get some sleep good night (err.... good morning) and take care! :hug:

[Champ]

110. Double Post

[Champ]

87. Isn't that the truth

I come here all the time running on low sleep and often embarrass myself. :) I guess I should start getting high off ambien :shrug: