The Upside Down Cupcake

The Great Move

2012-01-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

While this blog has done many wonderful things for me and I still love it dearly, it's time for it to go in that folder in my favorites titled 'My Old Blogs.' (It's a fearful thing, people, they go back to when I was...12 or so... terrifying.)

Without further ado, I would like to direct you and respectfully request that you traipse on over and follow me at Learning To Wander which was going to be my blog only for inspiration things, but the name has since stuck with me and inspired me to move over there entirely.

I love you all, I'm sorry I've been such a slacker lately, I do hope you'll give me the opportunity to remedy that.

Love;
C

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Photo Dump Sunday 12/11/2011

2011-12-11T20:45:00.000-08:00

How was your week, kids?

-C

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Pondering.

2011-12-07T22:27:00.001-08:00

{All pictures gleefully borrowed from DeviantArt}

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TUDCHP(E) 11/29/2011

2011-11-30T09:44:00.001-08:00

11/29/2011

Breakfast

1/2 cup Oatmeal- with cinnamon, pecans, honey and dehydrated bananas.
Naked Juice Smoothie Berry Blast
1 cup Yogi Peach Detox Tea
H20

You can read about why this breakfast combo is awesome on yesterday's post.
I would like to note that the Yogi Peach Detox Tea is my favorite of the detox teas because I'm a sucker for peach flavored anything. =)

Supplements

Multivitamin, Nutra-Calm, Cal-Mag-Zinc, High potency "B-50", Cranberry capsule.

I figure to save space and time we'll discuss ONE of these supplements every day.

Let's start with the Cranberry because it is one of my favorite supplements.

I am currently taking the Nature's Way brand.

Most ladies, and even some men out there know that cranberry juice is great for treating urinary tract infections. However, most people make the grievous error of running out and buying whatever cranberry juice they can find. Most of these are made from concentrate and laden with high fructose corn syrup. The high fructose corn syrup, being sugar, can aggrivate the infection, so guzzling the cheap stuff doesn't really cut it. If you're going for juice you want PURE cranberry juice and that stuff is TART. So... the better option? Head out to your local health food store and pick up a jar of cranberry capsules. They're inexpensive and you get the pure product. But wait! It's not just for when you suffer from UTI's! Cranberries are a wonderful source of antioxidants and vitamin C. They also promote kidney health and function in general, so if you've been dehydrated (drinking too much booze and not enough water, in example) they can help tone up your kidneys. Plus, it's said that cranberry makes you taste better...if you know what I mean... *wink, wink, nudge, nudge.*

Exercise
I did an abysmal job on exercising today. I did go for a bit of a walk with one of my most favorite people, but I didn't do any stretches and absolutely none of my crunches (in all fairness, cramps and a gnarly migraine are an excellent reason to avoid exercise....I'm just saying.) So...no gold stars for me in the exercise department.

This is my new home, as far as you know...

Lunch
To further my fall from grace... my lunch (which was heavenly) included alcohol, sugar and dairy! Woohoo!

(1) Fat Tire
(2) Sides of Mac 'n' Cheese
(1) Piece of corn bread
(1) Side of black eyed peas with okra and tomatoes
(1) Side of banana pudding.

I don't think I need to go into details about why this isn't the ideal healthful lunch for one's body. However, I have this to say about not meeting your health and wellness goals... if you let yourself lapse, do it when you're out with friends (e.g. no eating a whole tub of ice cream alone at home)...because this lunch was perfect for my mental state of being. Totally worth it.

Snacks

Dehydrated Apples and Bananas
(1) Slice of Banana Bread (not pictured)

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All in all, did I meet all my goals? Not even close. It was a pretty darn good day though, and I started it off right (breakfast is important, kids...)

When was the last time you decided to turn a blind eye on your physical goals and why?

-C

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TUDCHP(E) 11/28/2011

2011-11-29T09:13:00.001-08:00

I know, it's a mouthful...just accept that The Upside Down Cupcake Health Project (Extraordinaire) will henceforth be referred to as TUDCHP(E). Because I like it. =)

So I didn't get to post last night because the internet was doing bad and vile things (such as not working.) Then I got to thinking that maybe it's best to post the day after anyway, since that will allow me to give a complete and thorough look at the day before. Without further rambling;

11/28/2011

Breakfast

1/2 cup Oatmeal- with cinnamon, pecans, honey and dehydrated bananas.
Naked Juice Smoothie - Green Machine
(2) Cups Yogi Skin Detox Tea.
H20

The Good: Oats (they're the old fashioned kind) are a great source of fiber. Cinnamon is wonderful for your blood sugar (and is said to have other benefits as well.) Pecans are high in antioxidants and help lower your cholesterol. Honey is, still, my favorite natural sweetener (and it must be sweet!) Dehydrated bananas, (dehydrated at home, not those gross chips you get at the store- no offense to those who like the gross chips...) well they're delicious.

Naked Juice smoothies are a great way to get some fruit/veg nutrition. They're in no way as good as blending up your own smoothie, but we live in a society of consumers who love attractively prepackaged items and Naked certainly beats some of the high-fructose corn syrup laden alternatives.

Yogi has a great line of detox teas, three of which I have in my cupboard right now. The Skin Detox is supposed to, just as it says, help detox your body to improve your skin tone. Dandelion and Burdock root provide a great liver-cleansing base. The liver and the skin are said to be directly related, so these two herbs are a fabulous addition to this tea.

The Could Have Been Better: This is a pretty well-rounded breakfast, I'm going to forgo the 'could have been better.'

Lunch:

Hummus
Avocado w/ Salsa
Wheat Thins
Baby Carrots
H20

The Good: No dairy! I added some garlic and lemon juice to the hummus (it's the big ol' tub you get at Costco, it's not bad, but it's certainly not the BEST hummus I've ever had.) Avocado is a fabulous super food. You know, they say that any foods that are shaped like a uterus are healthful for women to eat. Avocados are great for men and women, but it just makes me feel that much better about including them in my diet as frequently as possible. All in all, not a bad lunch.

The Could Have Been Better: Quantity. What you see before you is NOT what I ate. I mean, I ate all that, and then some. It wasn't too out-landish but I had planned to spread it out a bit more. My weakness for avocados found me eating all of the dip I made and an outlandish number of crackers (which were easily the least healthy portion of this meal.)

Dinner

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Garden Salad (romaine lettuce, tomatos, pickles, onions, cheese, croutons, ranch dressing.)
H20

The Good: Well, it's salad. =) Can't really go TOO terribly awry with fresh veggies, and it was a very well-portioned salad, no risk of over-indulging.

The Could Have Been Better: Cheese and Ranch Dressing are very obviously dairy products, which goes against my desire to limit my dairy intake. Fortunately, the amounts weren't terribly substantial.

Snacks
Pecans
Dehydrated Bananas

Exercise
30 squats
30 jumping jacks
1 mile walk

I would have liked to have gotten more exercise. Specifically, 100 crunches (*ahem* Celeste *ahem*)   However, it's better than nothing, so I will take it and be glad that I got myself moving at all!

So, the goals are;
Decrease sugar, caffeine, dairy and alcohol intake.
Increase movement

We'll chalk 11/28/2011 up to a pretty good win!

What are your health goals this week?

-C

P.S. I need feedback! How would you like posts like this formatted? What's the most relevant information to you? More of this, less of that? Tell me all, because I hope to be doing quite a few of these and I'd like for them to be as reader-friendly as possible.

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The Upside Down Cupcake:: Update

2011-11-28T10:14:00.001-08:00

So... hi guys.... I know, I know. I've been a very BAD blogger. It's just that there have been things. Big, drastic life changes. And I've been cheating, it's true... I did start another blog so that I could document my 'deeper' and more 'profound' ramblings. I'm here now though!

I think I'm ready to pick this up again and what better way to do that than to drag you into my new health and wellness goals?

So, starting this evening (hopefully, that's the plan, anyway) You can all enjoy traipsing down the path of The Upside Down Cupcake Health Project (Extraordinaire).

How have all of you been?

Xo
-C

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The Post-Watching Adoration Effect

2011-11-14T08:12:00.001-08:00

Have you ever watched a movie and at the end thought that you weren't sure how you felt about it, or even if you liked it? Only to later find yourself pondering it and utilizing quotes and references from it in your daily life? Finding it to be one of your favorite movies?

This happens to me pretty regularly, in example:

Where The Wild Things Are

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I found this movie to be down-right haunting and emotional. I waited for it with such anticipation, even saw it in theaters and when I left I wasn't sure I really enjoyed the feeling I was experiencing.

Except I've been referencing it a lot lately. This morning, having slept all night in a queen sized bed with 4 dogs and being awoken to their attempts to crush the life out of me, I texted to a friend "The pile has awoken and the wild rumpus has begun."

Now I really want to watch it again. Bizarre.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Upon initially viewing this movie, I found myself utterly and entirely lost. Sure the writing was pretty stellar, because Hunter S. Thompson was one hell of a wordsmith. However, my general lack of experience (read: none) in the recreational drug department left me confused and disillusioned by this movie that so many adore.

Except I can't get it out of my head.... especially when driving through bat country. =)

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

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After watching Scott Pilgrim the first time all I could think was 'well...that was BIZARRE...' and yet, it continued to rattle around in my brain.

I have since watched it at least 3 more times and fallen madly in love with it... I mean how can you not? It's Ramona fucking Flowers....

The whole movie is just so deliciously convoluted and awkward.

So I charge you, darling readers, with the task of telling me of a movie that you first found yourself opposed to, indifferent to, or baffled by and then found yourself madly in love with... and... GO!

P.S. Grammar Pitfall Alert: As you all know I'm not incredibly inclined to proof reading. However, I need you grammar hounds out there to let me know if I used 'affect' correctly in the title. affect/effect is a huge problem for me...my synapses don't fire on that front. Leave the rest of the post alone though, no seriously, my fragile ego can't handle it...

Edit:. Thank you, Kristen!

Photo Dump Sunday : 11/13/11

2011-11-13T19:39:00.001-08:00

I've been wearing my glasses a lot lately.

Puppy love.

In case you all hadn't caught on yet, I really adore pit bulls.

Basking in the sun always requires help.

Seeing old friends.

pretty girl

New hood ornament.

Things I'm grateful for today;
* Wonderful Friends * *Vanilla Sleepy Time Tea (seriously, it's amazing, try it)* *Wide Open Spaces * *Hummus* * Dogs and Cuddles * *11.11.11 11:11am wishes coming true * * Sleep *

<3
-C

P.S. What are you thankful for today? And what did you do this weekend?

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Photo Dump Sunday

2011-11-06T15:04:00.000-08:00

Hey guys. I know it's been awhile. There's been stuff and what not. But what better day than... Sunday for Photo Dump Sunday?

What's been going on with you guys this past week?

<3
-C

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GeekGasm Thursday

2011-10-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Another new Geekgasm Thursday header. I like to keep things wild and crazy around these parts! Today's post is going to be multi-faceted as I couldn't settle on just one thing to write about.
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1) On TV
The Walking Dead is back! Watched the season premier only a day late on Monday night with appropriate amounts of intensity and exclamation. (I'm such a girl when it comes to watching scary things.) While I loved it, because... obviously... I'm not going to lie- could have had a little more action and a little less drama. Can't wait to see how the rest of the season folds out.

Why yes you are awesomely bad ass.

Did anyone else notice how much more impressive the zombies are this season?
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2) Comic Books/Graphic Novels

Picked up a few comic books on Saturday mid second-hand-store shopping spree.
They include;
Coraline
The Guild: Clara
Dollhouse: Epitaphs 4 (I got so excited to see a Dollhouse comic book that I failed to check the number... and it was the only one they had in stock so I'll just have to back peddle)
Game of Thrones #1

So far I've read the first two. I was impressed with Coraline. It's a lot like the movie, except a little deeper and just as bizarre.

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3) Web Series
Two awesome web series seasons have wrapped up in the past week.

The first is The Guild, Season 5. Great season! What an amazing plethora of guest stars! I'm sure it comes to no shock to those of you who have both watched the series and who have stalked me here that the final episode had the greatest guest start of all. I won't get too detailed.... (Spoilers, Sweetie.)... but it was marvelous.

If you haven't checked it out, you need to HERE.

Second is a new web series called 'Husbands.' It's written by Jane Espenson. If you don't know who Jane Espenson is, you should be down right ashamed of yourself. I'll give you a break though and give you a link to a past Geekgasm Thursday post about Jane.

So, because it's a new show and because you love me and trust my taste in awesomeness you should check it out HERE.

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What's got you feeling geeky and happy this week?

-C

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Food For The Thought

2011-10-19T19:55:00.000-07:00

I love hummus.

Just had to get that out there. Now on to the body of the post.

Seee? Nom hummus!

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When I go through my pictures on Picasa there are two distinct types of pictures that pop up amongst the random and pointlessly awesome. There are a lot of pictures of me and a lot of pictures of food.

I've been wanting to start a blogging endeavor to talk about food and health, because despite the fact that I don't ramble about it as much as I'd like it is near and dear to my heart. So, since I haven't yet found my physical journal (by which I mean I keep thinking I should look for it and then keep not looking for it...) I'm going to lay out a list of food things I'd like to start blogging about here. Then I can check back, yeah?

Guacamole...close second favorite

-Trying One New Food A Week
-Life in the Pursuit of Much Less Dairy (Veganise, Veganize, Veganise...except I'm never giving up honey, sorry Vegan world, but screw you...)
-One New Recipe per Week
-Trying new restaurants.

Frackin' Awesome Cheesey Goodness

Clearly I'm not going to post about all of those things on a weekly basis. Maybe I should just choose a day for a food post? (Because we have seen how well my Geekgasm Thursday posts go... *ahem*) So wish me luck...and tell me what day I should talk about food on. =)

Love;
C

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2011-10-18T20:05:00.000-07:00

I've wanted to blog for about an hour now.

But first I had to crack a Blue Moon, of course.
Then I had to eat some dinner.
After that I CLEARLY had to catch up on a few blogs.
And read my favorite web comics.
Read pointless bullshit on Facebook.
Chat with people on GChat.

You know...these things are important.

Because the hazard of blogging, and of writing in general is that sometimes you don't know how to say what you feel. Especially to an audience.

Too bad, pull yourself together, woman.

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I've recently been treading through the murky waters of trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. Reinvention seems imminent.

Thusly, I am here to ask you, my darling blog readers;

Tell me some ways you've reinvented yourself.
and
Change is hard...how did you find the will-power to put those reinventions into motion?

-C

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Awesome Enchilada Casserole

2011-10-12T17:00:00.000-07:00

I realize that I don't often post recipes here...but this enchilada casserole is something my mom makes and I have, in the past couple of years, started to make too. It can be made vegetarian (I always make it that way for myself). Sadly, it's not vegan. I promise you it's entirely unhealthy, but mind-blowingly delicious and it is WONDERFUL for when you have company.

Ingredients;

1 block Cream Cheese
Cream or Half and Half
Corn Tortillas
Salsa (1 Jar)
Black Beans (1 can)
Chicken (1 can) *You could also use cooked chicken, I just don't generally have that on hand...also, the chicken is totally optional.*
shredded cheddar cheese
1 can diced jalapenos (optional)
1 can corn (optional)
Other stuff that sounds good (optional)

Directions;

Preheat Oven to 350.
Heat Cream Cheese in Microwave until soft, stir in full jar of salsa.
Add black beans, chicken, jalapenos and anything else you want to cream cheese/salsa mixture.
Pour half & half/cream onto a plate.
Prepare your pan by greasing the bottom (or, if you're me, using a paper towel to wipe some olive oil around in it.)
Take a corn tortilla and dip it in the half & half on each side. Place in the bottom of your pan. Repeat until there is a layer of corn tortillas covering the whole bottom of the pan.
Spoon on a layer of your filling.
Add another layer of corn tortillas
Add another layer of filling
Repeat until your pan is full. Your top layer should be corn tortillas.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese generously on top.
Cover with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove Foil
Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until cheese is getting crispy and delicious.
Remove and let cool for 5-10 minutes.

TA DA!

I'm only slightly ashamed to admit that I eat this stuff straight out of the pan. It is EASILY one of my favorite meals even though it is horrible for me (Especially with all that dairy.)

What's your favorite meal?

-C

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There is No Happy Ending Here...

2011-10-11T21:29:00.000-07:00

This is a little belated, but CONGRATS to Celita on becoming a licensed massage therapist! Welcome to AWESOMENESS! You rock, I knew you'd pass your test!

Reading her post about passing her national boards caused me to think I should maybe post about the journey to becoming a massage therapist. So bear with me here... I'm being nostalgic (Yes, I know it wasn't that long ago...but it still baffles me, the whole process and the fact that I completed it)

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So, in late 2009 I decided that I maybe wanted to go to massage school. This decision spawned from my adoration of Anatomy and Physiology (still going strong). A cousin of mine and I were discussing it on Facebook and I was telling her that I really wasn't interested in being around cadavers, but what kind of career could I pursue that involve A&P sans cadavers?   She suggested massage therapy and I started doing some research.   (Turns out my school had gotten to work with cadavers until a few years earlier...lucky break for me... but now...well I'm not sure I wouldn't be able to handle it...)

In February of 2010 I officially started my 9 months of massage training. For anyone who thinks that going to a trade school isn't like going to regular college.... kindly go fuck yourself. That was blunt, but I'm not going to lie, it even shocked me, how insane it was. Sure it doesn't take nearly so long as getting a degree, but the training is intense and focused and you have to want it to make it happen.

It wasn't an easy time, socially. Massage school turned out to be a lot like any other school I've ever attended. I didn't make friends well, in fact I even acquired enemies (which baffled my mind then and still baffles my mind now...crazy people!) In the end though, massage school led me to some of the absolute best friends of my life. <3

Mostly I just kept on going. I'm going to step away from modesty for a moment to tell you that I finished at the top of my class... my average for my entire time there at the end was a 98%.... because I'm an over achiever and anything less than an A is mostly unacceptable.

However, after doing my 100 clinics and finishing my 9 months of study, I wasn't even sure I wanted to do massage. I wasn't sure I liked it or would excel at it. When I finished school I wasn't confident in my ability to do deep tissue, I wasn't confident in my ability to find trigger points. Hell, half the time I was so nervous I wasn't even paying attention to a person's muscle tone.   Still, I wasn't about to quit when I'd come so far.

So I dutifully took and passed my National Boards, then slacked on getting my license until I acquired a job at a chiropractor's office as a receptionist. The catch? They wanted me to do massage as soon as I'd gotten my license.   So I was forced to buckle down and jump through the hoops.

The first two weeks were hell. I was so nervous and the fact that my boss made me practice on the staff during our office meetings while everyone critiqued me sent me home crying on more than one occasion.

Except now... I love it.   I can find trigger points, my pressure is splendid, and I feel like I do a pretty decent job. Most of all, I LOVE doing it.

It is so utterly reassuring to me that I followed through on something even though I wasn't 100% sure about it and that it turned out to be such an awesome adventure.

So I say unto you, followers... do what feels right and it will pay off in the long run.   =)   Also, don't listen to all those people who will tell you that it's not the right choice, they don't know.

What have you done, despite your own misgivings and those of others that has ended up working out for the best?

-C

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Geekgasm Thursday

2011-10-06T21:00:00.000-07:00

I have been severely failing at getting my geek on lately. Except when it comes to TV shows...because...you know how I love my shows.

I've recently gotten into Battlestar Galactica. Still working my way through season one as The Boy left me far behind and has already finished catching up on it. I absolutely adore the music and the show has really begun to grow on me. It's no Firefly, for sure...but it's still got its merits.

So for my Doctor Who fans out there...how awesome was 'The Wedding of River Song?' This show never fails to amaze me with its writing. No matter how hard I try I can't ever figure exactly how everything's going to work out. (I'm avoiding spoilers because there's still a chance that people haven't seen it.)

Also... I watched the most recent episode of The Guild this morning. Hard to say it after they've had such an awesome run this season, but today' guest star was absolutely the best of the best. =) If you haven't been watching, you should be.

And that's the extent of my random rambling this evening. It can be summed up as 'you should watch Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who and The Guild...all of them.' =)

What's your favorite show these days?

-C

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Time for a Reboot?

2011-10-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

I seem to have misplaced my little well of happiness lately.

I find this very unsettling, as I was so enjoying having it around.

Trying to remember how I acquired it in the first place... but I keep drawing a blank.

Thus, the only thing I can figure is that I need to reboot myself...

So how do I do that?

Tell me what you do to jump-start your happiness, improve your outlook on life, and/or generally reboot.

xo
-C

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GeekGasm Thursday: Review!

2011-09-29T12:16:00.000-07:00

Blogger's Note: There is a review of something(s) awesome in this post, please read the whole thing, I know I'm rambly today.
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For Geekgasm Thursday today I was going to talk about books and movies. Until I checked the mail.

It's shaping up to be a splendid day. I went over and signed our lease. I sweetly told the property management lady about our horrific experience with the carpet cleaning people on the last go around. (I can't seem to find the post about my dismay over the carpet cleaners...but I did find this post about scented toilet paper which I'm sure you'll love. You'll also love to know that the TP in my bathroom currently smells like jasmine flowers. Now THAT is classy.)

Anyway, get back to the point, Self.... I've had some coffee...just a little bit. One cup, actually, with chocolate soy milk, but it is KICKING IN.

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So I signed the lease and picked up the mail which was wonderfully surprising. You see, I got a lovely note from my uncle expressing condolences about Bit.

I got a postcard from the lovely Celeste (better known in these parts as 'Amsterdam') from...well... Amsterdam. That pretty much made my day.

And the very fragrant cherry on top was my package from Haus of Haunt.

Look at that adorable packaging!

You see, Angie had posted a giveaway last week and I just couldn't wait to see if I maybe won so I headed on over and ordered the 7-vial sampler (Only $22!). She has the best names for her scents so I took the opportunity to order the following seven.

1) Zombie Girl (how bad ass is that name?)
The smell reminds me a bit of orange cinnamon rolls and coffee, which I imagine is the smell of the brain of a small child after a long night of nomming on the drunken brains of 20-somethings.

2) Corpse Bride
This one, to me, smells like Pez candies. I love that smell. It's light and care-free and reminds me a bit of my teenage years, for some reason. I don't find it to be particularly corpsy, but I don't know that that's such a bad thing. ;-)

3) Dead Corsage
This scent is almost unisex. I can definitely pick up the hint of roses, but it also has almost a woodsy aroma. If I caught a man wearing this, I think he could likely forego the corsage all together and I'd just jump his bones right then and there. ;-)

4) Mad Hatter Tea Cakes
I don't really have much to add to this. The name says it all. Vanilla with a hint of something a bit edgier and a bit more dangerous.

5) Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland
I'm no perfume connoisseur so I can't quite decide what this one smells like. It reminds me of Zombie Girl a lot...with a dash of Mad Hatter.

6) Army of the Dead
This army is definitely marching through the woods to find you. Another one that I think would be a great unisex scent. My initial reaction was that it reminded me of when I worked at Home Depot on the garden department (this isn't a bad thing.) Smells fresh and clean and like foliage. Love it.

7) The Red Queen's Rage
'Ooooh.' that was my first thought upon sniffing this one. It's nice. Smells like flowers and something else, but mostly it's just...nice. I like it! It just reeks of strength and awesomeness.

Bonus! I just realized there's an 8th vial!
8) Marshmallow Woods
Smells pretty much like the name...definitely calls to mind roasting marshmallows in the woods, likely while waiting for that army of the dead to come find you!

I'm incredibly pleased with this package. I love the opportunity to support a fellow scent-maker (and one who has done more with it than make custom scents for herself and her family at the holidays.) Her packaging is brilliant and her prices are wonderful. I'm not sure I did this her products justice with this review, because I'm in a bit of a time crunch, and because I smelled them all in a row (which is a big no-no). I promise over the next few weeks I'll take the time to wear them and savor them, but I wanted to get this review before my dad visits and I'm busy for the weekend. I think I'll likely give 'The Red Queen's Rage' a try today though.

Now I just wonder if I can talk her into making me a custom scent called 'She'll Consume Your Soul.' That would be rockin'. =)

In case you've forgotten, her shop, Haus of Haunt, can be found at this link. Go by and check out her stuff. Even if you don't want to buy anything, you can always purchase something for me. ;-) MUAHAHAHA.

Which of her products sounds most amazing to you?

-Clair

P.S. So rambly... sorry...coffee...you know how it is...

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There and Back Again

2011-09-28T22:56:00.000-07:00

I'm full of the agitation and the grumpy these evening. Quite possibly because it's my bed time. :-P Still, I wanted to make sure I posted something before my dad's arrival tomorrow, since I may not get a chance to blog again until Sunday.

I'm also feeling distinctly plump today. This is the part where you all roll your eyes and make sounds of exasperation. That's fine, I'm used to it. I don't expect you to understand my craziness (although I suspect some of you might.) Just let me whine about it. Which makes me think of wine, which reminds me that I'd like some. :-) We'll talk about my unhealthy relationship with food/my body some other time though.
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Time for *almost* Wordless Wednesday. Because I'm wordy...and thus can't make it wordless.

NIma is just so full of the infinite cuteness.

Flowers on my walk around the park today.

Guest Bedroom- as good as it's gonna get.

Dining room- also as good as it's going to get.

My new computer corner. Not perfect yet, but it'll get there.

Living room.

Mostly clean and shiny bathroom. (There's not make up on the counter top anymore.)

Love my new plants that The Boy hung for me today!

What do you do to make you feel better about yourself?

-C

P.S. My wrists are bugging me from massage and computer time. Instead of resting, I wrapped an ice pack around the worst one while I blogged. XD

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Life As We Know It...And the Alternative

2011-09-27T21:11:00.000-07:00

Before I get into whatever half-cocked rambling I'm headed toward, I must show you guys something. Have you ever visited the Ami Clubwear site? I've mentioned it here before, because I have acquired some AMAZING boots there in the past. (Now I really want more boots.)

Today, I accidentally ended up on the website and I was met with this...

REALLY? Are you kidding me?

Oooh, baby, you're so sexy...I just want to...throw you at something.

What is the Angry Birds obsession? I've played the game...it failed to suck me in and certainly failed to make me want to wear a push up bra and sport an angry bird hat to prove my love...

In other news, they do have some really awesome costumes and accessories there, so you should check it out.

I've changed my mind about continuing the ramble because I want to go look at costumes, that I won't have the opportunity to wear this year. :-/

What are some of the craziest costumes you've ever seen?

-C

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Grade A Food Stuffs

2011-09-26T22:20:00.000-07:00

So I was going to start this a few weeks ago when I had a really good, healthy food run and was feeling excellent about what I was putting in my body. Then last week hit and I spiraled into a state of beer and pizza induced oblivion. Shockingly, I haven't gained any more than a couple of pounds, if that, but it doesn't keep me from feeling like a whale (which I initially typed as 'wheel,' go me!) An excess of melty cheese will do that to a person.

So for the next couple of weeks, in part to help myself stay accountable and in part just for fun (is it fun?) blog fodder, I'm going to try to document some of my food choices.

Today, because I already have a stock-pile of pictures, I'm going to answer a question that people often asked me when presented with the idea that I'm vegetarian.

That question is; Well then, what do you eat?

The answer; all kinds of things!

The following are some random pictures of meals/snacks/etc that I've had over the past few weeks. Some good, some bad...some appauling.

A) Trader Joe's Greek Salad and Chocolove Dark Chocolate w/Cherries and Almonds
B) Hand-made Guacamole from my favorite Mexican Restaurant here in town.
C)Farmers' Market Corn on the Cob, Farmers' Market Tomatoes and Broccoli (doused in mustard, because I love mustard and Turmeric is actually good for you.)
D) Kiwis, Grapes and Detox Tea for Breakfast.
E) Farmers' Market Corn and Organic Mac 'n' Cheese with peas in it.
F) Salad made with romaine lettuce, English Cucumber, Farmers' Market Radishes, Onions, Feta Cheese, and sunflower seeds drizzled with olive oil and red wine vinegar and sprinkled with pepper.
G) Roasted, Unsalted Almonds
H) Noodles with Marinara and Garlic Bread from the Mac Shack.
I) A Winchell's Donut with crushed nuts and cinnamon/sugar on top (woops...that's not even kind of healthy.)
J) Grapes and Grapefruit Juice for Breakfast.
K) Organic Black Bean Soup with way too many Saltines. =)
L) Starbucks (The Boy got it for me...spoiled!) and an Organic Maple Granola Bar
M) Port of Subs Veggie Sammich (cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, avacado, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, vinegar, mustard) and Chips. :-S
N) boom Choco boom Rice Milk Dairy-Free Chocolate Bar.
O) All I remember about this was something about three soft cheeses and a (roasted?) red pepper sauce...you dip bread in it...it's fucking amazing. (The profanity was warranted.)
P) Kiwi, Banana, Peach Soy Yoghurt and Detox Tea for Breakfast.

So, I'm clearly less than perfect when it comes to healthy eating (also, I clearly omitted pictures of pizza and other such junk food consumed in the past week or so. And the Blue Moon and Sam Adams and....chocolate...and...stuff.)

But here's to getting back on track. Expect more food collages in the future (you may hide if you'd like.)

What did you have to eat today? Share with me one meal or all three!

-C

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Update...and A Resuming of Blogging & Photodump Sunday

2011-09-25T23:31:00.000-07:00

R.I.P, Lil' Bit. We love you so much.


And Nima, we will get through this together, love.

Pre-Pride Tomato and Avocado Salad. It was AMAZING.

My favorite View at Pride, safely above most of the watchers.

Pride Bling

Friday night's outfit.

Pita Bread and Hummus and a Greek Salad (with Italian Dressing, Gag.)

Now things get out of order, because we're going back to LAST friday and the One Republic Concert.

I hear they like cleavage...


I realize this picture does nothing to capture how amazing it was, but I assure you, it was mind blowing.


My date for this evening. <3

<3
-C

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Worst Blogger Ever Award

2011-09-19T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hi guys. I'm embarrassed that my blogging lately has been so...pathetic. I've been thinking about you, though! I have at least 3 blog post ideas in the works, heaps of photos on my phone that need uploading and...quite frankly, I miss you.

Mostly I've just been really overwhelmed with life lately. (How silly does that sound?) I think I've taken on a little too much at work and I'm starting to feel burnt out, which is not promising, considering I've been there...oooh, what... 5 months?

My house is a mess. We got a new couch (yay...it's excellent for sleeping on, I do it regularly.) It did, however, displace some furniture and I'm trying to get that all sorted and cleaned up before my dad gets here in... TEN DAYS.

I seem to have a sick kitty on my hands. I don't know what's wrong with her. She's had an aversion to the litter box for a couple of months (thank goodness I know an awesome carpet cleaner). The vet said he thought it was just behavioral, we though she might be upset because I started working, and thus not being home all day. However, she's also been drinking tons of water and for the past 24 hours or so she's just been lackluster. I worry about my baby kitty.

I *really* need new tires on my car. I have the money, but timing seems to be off.

I've been losing weight lately. To the point where people are commenting on it. In fact, briefly this weekend (Before I shoveled mac 'n' cheese down my face today) I dipped below the weight I was at 18. The hazard here is twofold. I'm sure it's just stress related... but still, when people start to comment, well... I wonder. The second (and perhaps more profound hazard) is that thanks to some of the issues of my past life and my personality in general, I get a little addicted to the concept of losing weight, so once I start, I have a hard time talking myself out of purposefully trying to continue.

In turn, I assume due to stress, my body spent a lot of time last week hurting... a lot. I mostly wake up feeling like an old person. I'm lucky to have a boyfriend and a few choice friends who are willing to tolerate my old-person-body-ness and hoist me up off grassy slopes and wonderfully sleepable couches.

Wow...what a whiny post. Consider this just laying it out there... I'm not trying to acquire any pity or anything...just thinking out loud.

It's not all blahness though.....

I had a fabulous weekend. I saw OneRepublic, ate at a fabulous restuarant, went to Pride here in Vegas, visited a new gay bar, went to a new club (gag me with a spoon), spent time with some awesome friends and aside from the following hangover had the time of my life!

I just need to figure out how to get my happy-go-lucky good thoughts back.

How was your weekend?

How do you get your groove back?

-C

Other posts and pictures will be forthcoming, although I did bad at taking good pictures of my weekend festivities. Woops.

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5 Years and a Day

2011-09-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

If my weekend hadn't been so incredibly busy, I might have gotten around to posting this yesterday. Clearly, I did not. Before we begin, I should mention some other things of note;

Saturday was my Grandpa's Birthday. Happy Birthday, Grandpa! I love you and you are the best and most amazing Grandpa a girl could have!

Saturday was also Jen's Birthday, which is awesome because she's so awesome!

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Now...yesterday The Boy and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. I use the term 'celebrated' loosely, as we spent a good chunk of the day moving furniture around in our house (it's still chaotic in here) to accommodate the new (to us) couch we picked up yesterday. We're pretty much an old married couple by now. (Except that we're going to see OneRepublic on Friday and I can't waaaiiit!)

Five years worth of togetherness pictures.

For the recap of how we met and what have you, visit last year's 4 year anniversary post.

I could tell you all of the ups and downs and trials and tribulations of the past few years. I could tell you the things I love, the things I hate, the questions I have, the why's and what fors. Enough people have asked, that's for sure. I could dare you to mention that we're not even engaged after five years (I've actually had people tell me that we clearly aren't meant to be if we're not engaged after all this time....psh.)

Instead, I'm going to give you a list of five things that make my man wonderful. Five reasons I love him. Five reasons we're still together. Five reasons for Five years....

1) I can't imagine another man who would tolerate my craziness and anxiety with as much grace and finesse as I do. People downplay my anxiety on a daily basis, but The Boy is the only person who has been there for the sobbing fits at 3am over nothing except that CLEARLY something is ABOUT TO HAPPEN. He takes it all in stride and he pets me and holds me and tells me everything will be fine and he never acts like I'm losing my mind (which I clearly am in those instances.) How many men would be able to deal with that?

2) He brings me "treats" when I've had a bad day. Chocolate, wine, a special drink... he always tries to do something to make my day better.

3) He makes me laugh. A lot. He does the goofiest, most adorable things. Even when I'm angry, I can't help but laugh.

4) He supports all my endeavors and tells me how creative and awesome I am. He makes me feel good about my crafting, my writing, my blogging, because he genuinely shows an interest in my success in those arenas.

5) He is one of the least judgmental people I know. That's important to me and I appreciate that he puts so much effort in being fair to everyone.

I could think of many other things, but it's only been 5 years. I guess we'll have to wait until next year to hit 6 things. =)

Tell me your favorite thing about someone you care about.

-C

P.S. While perusing The Boy's blog to find more pictures of us for the collage up there I got all nostalgic...so I give you this to lighten the mood: =)

He might hate me for this.

GeekGasm Thursday: Video Games?

2011-09-08T22:51:00.000-07:00

"Then you know what he did?"

"He FUCKING DIED"

"Can you believe that? He FUCKING DIED!"

The yelling coming from our neighbor's patio the other night was a little alarming. I'm not going to lie. For about two seconds until we realized they were talking about video games. There was more to it... but I don't remember it verbatim and I'd hate to misquote these people whose names I don't know. Still, it made me laugh. =)

I think at this point we all know I play World of Warcraft. Although, not so much lately. (I'm sorry, video game gods...it's just that life has been...well... sadly life-like.)

I'm not really so good at it. I mean. I'm great at leveling, if you mean going at a meandering pace that involves exploring and loads of in-game chat. I'm fantastic at acquiring achievements when I put my mind to it. I'm awful with DPS... I'm just not that sneaky and my reaction times often leave something to be desired. Also...people are mean, which is why I NEVER do dungeons because... well... those 12 year olds on the other side of the computer say mean things. Still, I've been playing for nearly 5 years now, so I'm not entirely a n00b. Just mostly.

Other games I love or have loved?

Resident Evil 4. Despite being a 1 person game, The Boy and I played through it together, swapping off when one couldn't easily finish a particular section. It was fun. He did a lot better at the shooting than I did. But the rafting bit toward the end? Yeah...who steered us through treacherous waters? That was me.

Leon...help...!

We also played all the way through Lego Star Wars. Which was amazing... of course. I mostly played Chewbacca...because he's awesome.

Pre-Boy I liked to play Spyro with my best friend and her brother although I always sucked at it. There's nothing like having a 13 year old complete missions for you because you just don't have the skills to fly through a pre-determined number of hoops in a limited amount of time. What? I get flustered.

Sometimes...I kick-ass at Mortal Kombat. Although I shudder to think how I'd do against veteran players. Still... if you put me up against someone who has played it as much as I have, I tend to win 2/3 times...so that's a pretty good run.

Finish him...

Also, I love racing games. You know the arcade games where you're in the car or on the motorcycle and race? Back in my hay-day (when I was 17...haha) I was nearly unbeatable. So many quarters...so very many quarters.

I tried valiantly to play all the way through Portal because I love the idea, but I'd always become frustrated. I spend too much time analyzing and strategizing (it is too a word, Blogger...is too!) in my regular life... when it's a main theme in video games I get angry-faced at them.

There's no sense crying over every mistake...

Also, Left 4 Dead 2? I love it. I want to be good at it...but I just don't have the reflexes. For someone who types as fast as I do, it's ridiculous that I can't shoot that fast in a video game. I like to blame it on my failing wrists. Seems valid, right?

You startled the witch...

So what games are YOU good at? What games do you wish you were better at? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?

-C

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Tag, you're it!

2011-09-03T19:54:00.000-07:00

So the lovely Angelica, whom I've actually met in person (and hope to see again soon for some much needed second hand store shopping and coffee!) tagged me in a style post. She clearly thinks I have a style. MUAHAHA. But...I'll try to pull something together.

The premise of her post was that everyone has their own style. Which is true... except I don't know if you'd actually call what I wear a style. Still... there are some things I feel strongly about;

1. Boots.
I certainly have a thing for boots. Shoes in general aren't my thing, but boots are my weakness. Of course I'm having a hell of a time finding pictures of boots I actually own, so I'll show you a pair that I wish I owned.

{Source: Ami Clubwear}

I tend to prefer what I call 'ass-kicking' boots. Essentially, boots that look like you could kick some ass wearing them.

2. Geeky Shirts

{Source: Jinx}

3. Jeans
You'll generally find me in jeans, a jean skirt, or jean shorts. They just make me comfortable and seem safe. SAFETY FIRST!

4. Homemade Jewelry
I spend a lot of time in jewelry I make myself.


One of my more recent and favorite pieces.

5. This Dress.
I purchased this dress months ago and just haven't found the opportunity to wear it out. And I SO WANT TO.

That's all I've got.

What's your style?

-C

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Consumerism, Personal Space, and Clutches....

2011-09-03T01:50:00.000-07:00

...amongst other things.

So, as I mentioned in my last post, the past week has been... a little rough. Not in the 'something mind-blowingly awful has happened' sort of way...more in a 'it's been stressful and I want to slay people with my mind' sort of way.

So it seemed like a prime opportunity for a rants and raves post. Which will, conveniently, touch on some of the muddled thoughts that have been cavorting through my head of late.

Rant: Consumerism

So today I thought I'd indulge in a bit of "retail therapy." Conveniently forgetting that shopping is not my most favorite thing. While I did procure many nice smelling things that were on sale (yay!) such as reed diffusers and candles, I couldn't help but look around and marvel at all the things I wanted. In turn I marveled about how disgusting it was that I so wanted all this crap I don't need. What the hell is up with that? Marketing and media... full of the brain washing. I definitely need +10 Resistance to Consumerism buffs.

Rave: Beer

Currently drinking. Probably won't buy it again, despite my love of the New Belgium Brewery

While my new course of health-nuttery will prohibit the purchasing and drinking of beer at home, it will still be my alcoholic beverage of choice while out. Only because beer is so much cheaper than wine or mixed drinks when out on the town. Lately I've been craving darker beers (at least I think that's what's going on.) So tell me what your favorite brews are, eh?

Rant: Personal Space

I have a feeling that many of you will get this better than the people I see in person on a day to day basis. Specifically, the people I work with. I've grown a lot this year in terms of my introversion and my ability to deal with people in real life. It irritates me though that people still treat me as though I'm crazy because my.... feelings?... are different. I cannot be the only person that has a profound sense of personal space.

So we had this meeting this week and part of it involved role playing for a particular consultation in our office. Part of the protocol is to get 'knee to knee' with the patient. I guess it's supposed to make them feel like you *really* care. However while I was playing the role of the patient and one of my coworkers was well, playing the role of one of us... I felt the need to note that not everyone likes that kind of space invasion. The response was 'well it's proven that this works...' To which I responded 'Well if I were considering this facility for my health I'd likely not come back...' This earned me many bitchy looks.

That and my desire to be able to work without people hovering over my shoulder at all times has caused my coworkers to cast me all kinds of judgmental looks. Honestly, though... people just have to earn their way into my personal space, and I'm very protective of it.

I don't understand how my desire to keep my personal space mine is something people feel they have the right to judge about me...I mean... REALLY?

How do you feel about your 'personal space?'

Rave: Panera Bread

That place is definitely a favorite. Today I took my Kindle and read while I was there... it was fantastic.

Rant: Clutches

Hi, I'd lose you...

I've spent the last couple of weeks half-heartedly seeking a clutch that would fit my iPhone, ID, money, chapstick, a little make up, and all the other little items I might need while out. I've noted and been informed that clutches are the way to go when going out. Especially if you want to be classy. That or the pockets of your 'date' but I like to be a self sufficient woman and I need the security of having my things close to me.

So today I bought a purse. My standard, strap over the shoulder little faux leather purse. I think it's classy enough to wear out.

Screw clutches. I'd just lose it anyway, I need something that attaches to my body better. Thus, I've given up the pursuit of the perfect clutch (which CLEARLY means I'd find it soon...haha.)

Ideally, I'd just like some sort of hard core kick ass garter or perhaps boots with an inside pocket where I could store my stuff.

What do you do to carry your stuff while you go out?

Rave: Long Weekends

I need this. Thank god it's here.

This was going to be more eloquent, but I've been working on it for awhile and just wanted to get it posted.

Catch y'all later.

-C

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We Thought She Was Missing...

2011-09-01T19:56:00.000-07:00

Skipping Geekgasm Thursday this week. It's been an entire week since I posted. Can you believe that? So what have I been doing?

Stressing.
Working. (A lot. I've worked late every night this week so far.)
Reading the Sookie Stackhouse series.
Eating incredibly unhealthily.
And now I'm catching up on season 5 of The Guild.

I'll catch up with you guys this weekend.

xo
C

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Are you a 'Geek?'

2011-08-25T20:22:00.000-07:00

Ta Da! I told you there was a new Geekgasm Thursday banner coming, didn't I? It's a little risque and even more cliche, but I'm pretty much in love with it, I'll admit. (Nevermind, that I took all of these pictures just to get more work done on my tattoo and change my hairstyle within a week following. =) )

This brings us to today's topic! Geeky cliches.

Did you know that all geeky men are overweight, have horrible skin and no social skills?

Or that geeky women fall into one of two categories? They're either ridiculously, absurdly hideous, so much so that they're practically a geeky man? OR they're super-ultra-mega sexy and CLEARLY always game in their lingerie whilst giggling and probably having a pillow fight with their closest girlfriends? They also use pink game controllers exclusively...


Okay, I'm not going to lie...I'd use it...

Yeah.... I didn't know that either... but these are the cliches hoisted upon society.

I actually generally do game either in a bra and panties or a tee shirt/tank top and underwear. However, I also tend to game without make up, with my hair piled on top of my head in some semblance of a bun and with my glasses on (jury is out on whether those are sexy or dorky.) Also, I slouch, and there's nothing sexier than standing up and finding that my stomach now houses a plethora of red lines because my posture is ATROCIOUS.) So... either I'm neither of the cliches listed above or I'm both. I'm also a massage therapist, a blogger, a receptionist, and a girl who likes to dance a gay clubs. :-O WHAT? But SouthPark told us that gamers don't leave their houses! The foundation of our very existence is being massacred as we speak!

Lacking in allure...

Most of my geeky friends are the same. Sure, we all share characteristics that fit right on with the 'cliche,' but we're also so much more (which is what makes us incredibly alluring, duh.)

So... blogateers, this is where you come into play.

A) Tell me your thoughts on geek/gamer cliches.
B) Tell me in what ways you fit into those cliches.
C) Tell me what makes you not a cliche (aka: incredibly alluring.)

AND GO!
-C

P.S. Tell me what you think of my new banner.

Also, I'm fully aware that there are some noticeably missing diacritical marks in this post. Deal.

Additionally, Jordan shared this with me yesterday and I'm still LOLing.... =D

And to conclude...

Definitely super alluring, but I bet she slouches when she games too!

I don't care who you love.

2011-08-22T21:58:00.000-07:00

Before we get into the more tantalizing bit of this post I have two very important things to say. A) I just pulled a batch of samosas out of the oven. Yum, yum. They're hideous, mind you. It must be because I'm culturally unfit to make samosas...but they will be delicious. B) Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion is amazing. It makes me feel nice and smell delicious. That's all.

Now to the important parts...
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'Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.' - The tea tag on my Yogi Peach Detox Tea.

Apt.
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Disclaimer: It's kind of a given...but when I say 'you' in this post it's a very generalized 'you' and not pointed at any one individual or group of individuals... so don't get your panties in a twist, okay?

So recently an interesting topic has come fluttering into my awareness. No, that's not right, that's implying that I wasn't aware of it before... I absolutely was. I suppose I could say that due to current circumstances in my life, this topic has gained more clarity in my eyes. Who am I kidding? It's got me a bit riled up.

That topic is, in the broadest of strokes, sexuality. (I'll give you a moment to laugh about the correlation between the word 'strokes' and 'sexuality. We're all 12 on the inside...or maybe it's just me...) To narrow it down... people's OPINIONS on sexuality. Oh yeah, baby...it's going to be an opinion post.

For the sake of brevity and not getting too wild, (it is a Monday night) we're going to avoid delving into the land of goat-fuckers and child molesters, because that's a whole 'nother can of worms. We're going to stick to sexual preferences between responsible, consenting adults (and possibly aliens? Because Captain Jack Harkness is THE Sex.)

It amazes me that people still have time in their busy lives to get personally upset and offended by the sexuality of others. Utterances like;

'No girl wants to kiss a man who has kissed another man.'
'You only like girls when you're drunk.'
'You can't have the best of both worlds, you have to pick.'
'Homosexuality isn't natural, you don't see ANIMALS behaving like that in the wild!'
'Homosexuality is a sin.'
'God hates gay people. '
'You're a wo/man because that's what you're SUPPOSED to be....'
'If you like people of the same sex you never get to eat cookies ever again...'

Okay, I may have made up that last one... because I'm full of the cleverness like that.

Seriously though, why does anyone think that they have the right to pass judgement? Especially those who sight God as their backer. If God is feeling all judgmental, then how about we return to trying our pursuit of piousness and let him do his thing?

I also love this argument;

'All women like the cock. After all, even lesbians use sex toys that are phallic in nature.' One could argue that a penis is awful similar to a cucumber... are we suggesting that cucumbers are emulating a penis? I think not. What self-respecting cucumber would be inclined to model itself after the human male 'member?' Could it not then be argued that all women like cucumbers? Okay, I'm moseying completely off the path here...focusing...

Which leads me to...live and let live...

Love is supposed to be this wonderful, magical thing that most everyone wants and strives for... so why can't we all just be happy that our fellow human beings find it where they can? If you've ever experienced the feeling of finding someone who you fit with, who feels right to you, who GETS you, then you know how awesome it is...so what should it matter what their sex is? What should it matter if they're a damn alien? (I'm going to keep going back to that one.)

Oh, and I'm not just limiting this to the straight and homophobic... I have met an ABUNDANCE of gay people who also think it's their business to judge those whose sexual preferences are different (e.g. bisexual people.) It doesn't matter! No matter what your orientation, does someone else's love affect your ability to love? If it does...the problem doesn't lie in them, it lies in you. Don't dump your big ol' vat of bitter on someone else. (Oh I could go into a whole 'nother rant just on how unhappy people try to drag happy people down with them...)

I just feel that so few realize that their judgements do nothing but make themselves unhappy. If you're upset that your next door neighbor, Ken is getting it on with Trent instead of Barbie, the worst that your words and dislike can do to Ken is send him home to an open heart, warm arms and probably some nice french onion soup and a filet mignon dinner (I'm giving Trent a back story...he's a chef, in case you were curious.) You'll be the one stewing in the mental CRAP because you're so concerned who Ken is banging.

So, Blogateers, (I understand if you're reeling at this point, I don't usually delve this deep...) I present this thought to you... why all the labels? Why not just be omnisexual? (~~God I wish I could remember where I heard that...~~ So I was totally looking up the link for Captain Jack up there and lo and behold... "Not much is known about the dashing, openly bisexual/omnisexual.." HAH!) Why not accept the loving of a person for their personality without getting hung up on the details that are truly inconsequential in the long run?

This was not half so eloquent as I thought I could pull off, but it's definitely sincere.

Now I'm going to take a deep breath and steal my nerves.

Thoughts?

-C

(Uhhh, guys...so I love this song, but I never watched the video for it until to night. Now THAT is a trip.)

Also.... I didn't drink anything while working on this post...that was all natural. =D

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Photo Dump Sunday: The anti-social edition

2011-08-21T20:09:00.000-07:00

Guys, I'm having one of those days...where the universe and the socializing and the day to day workings have just sucked the energy right out of me. (Could have something to do with the 4 hours I spent getting tattooed yesterday.)

Either way, today I've finished laundry and dishes and aside from that have finished reading book 3 of the Sookie Stackhouse novels and am more than half way through book 4. Thank god for my kindle. Were it not Photo Dump Sunday I might not even be here sharing with you...but I couldn't leave everyone hanging. It's a short one today, I wasn't very up on the photo taking this week.

The beginnings of a great smoothie.


Thinking of you guys at work.

Preview for Geekgasm Thursday's new header.

The Boy doing what he does best.

Outside is completed (just look at the art, don't you look at my thigh.)

Doing what I do best... (clearly pre-tattoo...again don't you look at my thighs.)

Ta Da!
What exciting adventures did you have this weekend?

-C

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Geekgasm Thursday: In the Future

2011-08-18T20:01:00.000-07:00

So... I was out having a ~~few~~ beer~~s and possibly a jello shot~~ with my good friend, Redwood and a charming friend that he was thoughtful enough to bring along.

Over the course of our long and detailed discussions about nearly everything we came to a point where I felt compelled to point out that CLEARLY the future would be a battle of epic proportions between Cyborgs and Zombies.

While Redwood insisted that he would ~~immediately sacrifice himself to the zombies~~ Edit: I have been informed thusly; I would not so much sacrifice myself to the zombies as join their team. I think there is a difference."

, I had to vote cyborg all the way. The opportunity to be infinitely cold and sexy? Count me in.


"A cyborg is a being with both biological and artificial (e.g. electronic, mechanical or robotic) parts."

"Zombie (Haitian Creole: zonbi; North Mbundu: nzumbe) is a term used to denote an animated corpse brought back to life by mystical means such as witchcraft."

Thank you, Wikipedia for clarifying for my readers. =)

Anyway, in a Cyborgs vs. Zombies future, which side would you take? And why?

Love;
C

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Photo Dump Sunday and Weekly Goals

2011-08-14T20:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the return of Photo Dump Sunday. Because, as you may have guessed, I have photos to put here without rhyme or reason! About two weeks worth since I didn't post last Sunday.

What will you do in the face of a sonic screwdriver, windrider cub?

Not sure what he's doing, but damn that outfit looks good. (Because I picked it!)

I wasn't even drunk yet...

She's amazing

Birthday gift from The Boy

I had coffee this week! :-O

MUAHAHAHAH....

I was feeling good about myself on this particular day.

A real insect larvae? Yum yum...or not.

Actually quite refreshing. I look forward to trying their other flavors.

Blogging from Panera Bread.

And this is what I look like first thing in the morning.

Mal Always Shot First.

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I have many things to work on this week. Many having to do with school. :-S Since I've been slacking horribly. I know I always mention it but I just can't seem to get myself motivated. It's not that I'm not interested in the material... it just all seems so overwhelming.

With that said... there will be no Facebook this week (because it's an ungodly waste of time.) and no Twitter or blogging unless I've done at least an hour of school or Sore No More work stuff. RULES!

What did you guys do this weekend?

-C

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One, Two, Three... Motivate!

2011-08-13T12:01:00.000-07:00

I really need to get quite a few things done this weekend. I MUST. So...today I plan to...
-Finish the Dr. Weil's Workbook for my MH Course.
-Finish my MH Course Case Studies.
-Maybe finish my MH Course Book Report.
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-Clean the Kitchen
-Clean the Bathrooms
-Put all the Laundry Away
-Wash the Sheets
-Clean the Bathrooms.
-Maybe do something about the carpets... hmmm....
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-Possibly there will be some sort of grocery shopping today, depending on how I feel about it.
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-If I'm very lucky (which really means...very productive.) I will get to WoW tonight!
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And the only thing getting my way? Overcast weather, tea, My Kindle, and Miss Serenity. Damn thee, relaxation and technology!

-C

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In Which We Go Adventuring.

2011-08-12T14:55:00.000-07:00

Remember yesterday's post in which I talked about my plans to take my laptop out on the town? Wine her and dine her and what not? Well, we're currently engrossed in phase one of that. That's right, folks. I'm blogging at you from Panera Bread and it's fucking delicious.

Thanks to my social anxiety issues (which are beautifully under control at this time, if I do say so myself.) going pretty much anywhere and everywhere is an experience for me. The running commentary in my head, social interactions, they're all things that make eating at a restaurant blog-worthy for me... and today I have my computer.

So anyway, I walked in and promptly realized that half of my bra was showing. Because, why wouldn't it be? That's what I get for not properly coordinating my top and my bra as far as shape goes.

Then... the gentleman who took my order was hitting on me. Maybe. I think. I've strategically positioned myself near the register and have thusly noted that he hasn't carried on nearly the depthful conversations with me that he has with everyone else. I think I killed it for him when he asked where I work and I just said 'I'm a massage therapist at a chiropractic office.' The downtrodden look on his face suggested that he was looking for a name.

I was feeling good about my eating habits. Half a greek salad and half a bowl of cheddar brocolli soup. Unsweetened tea and a baguette. Perfect blend of healthy and end of the week celebration. Then this pretty girl in an orange shirt sat near me... with her greek salad and her water and her apple (REALLY? How satisfying can that actually be?). But wait...she's eating a cookie! A COOKIE FOLKS. I'd better hide that chocolate pastry I got for free or I don't have a leg to stand on.

Orange shirt girl also can't do ANYTHING without setting down her phone...which is funny because she's talking on said phone...

I'm doing that thing again where I'm typing while looking around at people. Blissfully, nobody has yet commented on this crazy insane super-power that I have. Yup, I'm pretty much magic.

This is a huge step for me, guys. I never sit anywhere and eat by myself. See? This laptop is the most amazing thing in the world.

Also while sitting here I took in Tim King's blog post for today. The man clearly eats brilliance for breakfast. We'll even let it slide that he is clearly aware of the plotline for the whole Twilight Saga....

Expect a blog-post heavy weekend.

-C

P.S. Based on preliminary evidence, I've decided I don't like the guy sitting next to me. Not only did he close communal blinds without asking the other patrons (ahem, me) if that was acceptable.... he appears to have no capacity what-so-ever to eat with his mouth closed (I typed 'clothed' initially, which is also fun) and it's beginning to drive me insane.... good god, man....have some grace.

P.S.2. Seriously, in the time I've been proofing this I have considered getting up and stabbing him with a spoon. A fork would be too violent...

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The Web is For Geeks

2011-08-11T23:00:00.000-07:00

People (and by people I'm clearly speaking of...well...you know outsiders...) are often amazed by how much time I spend on my computer...and furthermore, how much I glean from it (and beyond that, the fact that I can type about 90wpm while looking at them and carrying on a conversation...I'm magic, yo.) <<< run on sentence with too many ( )'s.

ANYWAY! As most of you know... the computer is a vital part of a geek's lifestyle. Especially when said geek just recently acquired a brandy-new Dell Inspiron (6GB Hard drive *swoon*) that is named 'Serenity' and runs like a dream. I love her. I especially love that I can blog at all my wonderful blogateers from... MY BED! Or the dining room table! Or the big chair! This weekend we may even get more adventurous and strike out into the 'real' world *gasp* to blog! What if all of my social anxiety issues come to a screeching halt because I have my technological security blanket?!?!?! The possibilities are endless. Also, I love the sound of my laptop keys when I type. It's practically magical.

I'll admit, I'm still having some desktop guilt, but she'll get good use, The Boy already has her rigged up to an external hard drive!

This post wasn't actually going to be about my laptop... FOCUS. This post
was supposed to be about some things on the internet I love.

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First of all, this post.
"I like video games. I like naps. I have social anxiety (like most nerds) which is a great excuse to drink with friends – stops me from spiraling into a ball of fetus shaped whimpering/neuroses."

That sentence won me over...this girl is obviously inside my head.

Next up;
Ript Apparel. If you're not familiar with this site, you ABSOLUTELY should be. $10 tees. The design changes on the daily and sometimes you hit gold. The Boy and I are both now proud owners of this design; (And so is Celeste! By which I mean...she also got the shirt...not that we own her, because clearly I don't share well...)

On that note, I believe I've mentioned her before, but the amazing woman behind that design;

Karon Hallion... check her out!

Normally, I'd have more links, but... the only thing that didn't get transferred to Serenity is my list of bookmarks. On one hand, that's a godsend because they were getting unruly. On the other hand, I can't delve in and find geeky tidbits of adoration for you guys. :-S

I realize I said there would be a new geekgasm icon/picture/image forthcoming. However, picture day came and went with nary a picture taken because, quite frankly- I've felt hideous for the past couple of weeks, right up until today. Still, at some point, geeky pictures galore will litter my blog, and possibly your desktop background. ;-) Okay, okay, probably not...but you never know.

Tell me some of your favorite websites!

-C

P.S. I'm wearing underwear that is pretty much exactly like the underwear on the mannequin in my last post.

P.S.2. I almost ALWAYS blog to you all in a tee shirt or tank top and underwear. How's that for sharing?

P.S.3. Tim King wrote a hilarious blog post today. So hilarious, in fact that I think you should go check it out, post haste! You should also read his posts regularly, because he's hilarious and he guest posted here once upon a time.

(more sentences with the word 'post' to follow.)

I accidentally deleted my usual disclaimer on this post, thus- I leave you with a random dorky birthday picture. (I haven't done a birthday post because...well..honestly the pictures mostly sucked. It was depressing.)

Looking Up A Girl's Skirt is Rude...

2011-08-10T23:54:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged, AGAIN! Thanks to Angie.

{Source}

1. What do you call your panties/underwear/undergarments? Do you have any commonly used nicknames for them?

I prefer the more old fashioned 'undergarments.'

2. Have you ever had that supposedly common dream of being in a crowded place in only your underwear?

No, I haven't. I've had a whole plethora of other incredibly bizarre dreams though.

3. What is the worst thing you can think of to make panties out of?

Cookie dough. Awww, who am I kidding? That'd be brilliant, OBVIOUSLY. Ummm..... venomous snakes?

4. If you were a pair of panties, what colour would you be?

Black. Lace. Thong.

5. Have you ever thrown your panties/underwear at a rock star or other celebrity? If so, which one(s)? If not, which one(s) WOULD you throw your panties/underwear at, given the opportunity?

I think not. Not really my speed.

6. You're out of clean panties. What do you do?

Buy more. But really, this is unlikely, given that I do laundry twice per week.

7. Are you old enough to remember Underroos? If so, did you have any? Which ones?

I'm pretty sure I never had any...but...super heroes are cool.

8. If you could have any message printed on your panties, what would it be?

"Authorized personnel only." Maybe...it sounded good off the top of my head.

9. How many bloggers does it take to put panties on a goat?

Depends on how fashionable to hungry ratio of the goat.

:-P

What about you? Guys- Boxers or briefs or....? Ladies... panties, boyshorts, thongs...? Sharing is caring, kids!

P.S. Thanks everyone for your kind words on my last post. I love you guys.

Slip-Sliding :: Return of Anxiety Girl

2011-08-08T22:30:00.000-07:00

Last week I felt myself slipping. I attributed it to pre-birthday stress.

I found myself avoiding mirrors, not exercising, making less than stellar food choices, and pushing all thought of responsibility away to avoid the chest-siezing, gasp-inducing panic that came along with it.

'But...birthday!' I told myself. Clearly the transition from 22-23 would be a splendid one full of festivities and merriment that would re-fuel my jets and send me merrily into my next year of life.

Not really.

Sometime around 3 in the morning on Saturday I was in a bathroom at a bar, not nearly drunk enough and I dared to look in the mirror. And I loathed what looked back at me...

So after arriving home around 4.30 I sobbed at The Boy for awhile (Okay, so 30% of the sobbing was due to the incredible pain my feet were in, but they were damn fine boots) and then spent the next two days enjoying my birthday gifts. By which I mean a Laptop and a Kindle that SCREAM 'Hey, stay home, it's safe here. Safe and quiet and no one can see you and no one can hurt you, even better- no need to look in the mirror at all, and hey... you can live in quiet denial about how overwhelming life seems.'

Alas, today rolled around as Mondays are prone to do and after a fitful night's sleep my sense of responsibility and guilt prodded me out of bed and to work, which was not so bad, I suppose. It didn't crack the shell of whatever slip-slide is occurring. Didn't make life seem any less chaotic and overwhelming. (I realize life is always chaotic and overwhelming, it's just my capacity to deal with it that fluctuates.The coping- it's in a lull.)

I know this will pass, it always does.

I know that I overdid it for my birthday, overestimated my preparedness for groups of people, for crowds, for asserting myself.

I know that I'm going to snap out of it.

But it certainly won't be tonight, as I'm already safely back in my bed cocoon (blogging from bed!)

It might not be this week...

But it will be soon, right?

Just thought you guys should know why I've fallen off the face of the planet (and failed miserably at VEDA.)

xo
-C

P.S. Tell me stories.

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VEDA DAY 5: Technology

2011-08-05T19:02:00.000-07:00

The sound quality on this is horrid, but I don't have time to mess with it. I'll likely use my headset for future vlog posts, but until then.... sorry. :-S Either way I'm off to play and have fun, picture posts to follow I'm sure.

Love you guys! What are you doing for your Friday night?

-C

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VEDA Day 4: Insecurities

2011-08-04T22:21:00.001-07:00

What are you insecure and secure about?

-C

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VEDA Day 3 and Random Question

2011-08-03T22:31:00.000-07:00

Please excuse the really poor video quality... my iPhone can only do so much.

Thank you, Coign (Thom)... thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't believe I'm the proud owner of a sonic screwdriver.

Now, Angie did these questions on her blog and they came from somewhere else originally. Because I'm both tired and lazy (shocking! I don't know why I'm so tired this week, it's peculiar) I'm going to cherry pick the ones I want to. You can head on over to her blog if you'd like the full list.

1- Get the closest book, go to page 18 and write the 4th line down.

(I'm going with the fourth sentence since the fourth line only says 'companies.' )

"Jack Kirby (Born Jacob Kurtzburg in New York City in 1917) came to comic books by way of newspaper cartooning and animation, having worked briefly for the Max Fleischer studios in New York." - From 'Marvel: The Characters and their Universe'

2- What’s the last thing you’ve watched on TV?
The latest episode of 'Weeds,' sadly. But before that it was Eureka!

7- What are you wearing?

White tube top and green/pink/brown striped pj shorts

9- Did you dream last night?

Yes. I dreamt that I was some sort of exile and I was in this giant store that I wasn't supposed to be in collecting items I needed to escape down this river...it was very quest-like. (Those items even included big yellow feathers from the craft section....)

14- What’s the last movie you watched?
'Your Highness.'

15- Should you be multimillionnaire, what’s the first thing you would buy?
A laptop.

17- If you could change something in the world outside of culpability and politics, what would you change?
I would make everyone understand the whole concept of being omni/bisexual. I'm not saying they'd have to be... but I'd certainly make it less of a push-button issue. Sexuality shouldn't matter to anyone except the people involved.

18- Do you like to dance?
Yes, absolutely. I don't know that I'm any good at it...but I do enjoy it.

22- Did you ever think of living abroad?
Yes, I've definitely thought about it. Whether or not I'd be brave enough to follow through is another story.

Choose one of those questions and answer it for me in the comments. ;-)

-C

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VEDA Day 2: BHAG

2011-08-02T21:26:00.000-07:00

The Dress... bad lighting, but, awesome dress...

VEDA Day 1 : Introduction

2011-08-01T21:41:00.000-07:00

I decided I'd give Vlog Every Day in August a go. We'll see if I can pull it off. You know how I love vlogging and all. I'm in and out quick with this post, as I have a work heavy evening going on.

xo
-C

P.S. Are you going to participate in VEDA?

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Award: Blog On Fire

2011-07-30T00:06:00.000-07:00

You know, it's DAMN hot, and it is a week until my birthday and Leo is a fire sign. Thus, I have decided that I will take advantage of this sweet blog award given to me by Shane at (500) Days of Shaneiferd who is one of my most favorite new blogging buddies. (Take this into consideration, folks...flattery will get you far.)

So there are some loose rules and regulations, but I'm going to ignore them and go my own way with it. I will give you 7 random facts both for this and in honor of the fact that my birthday is in 7 days. (See? I'm taking that whole fact per day thing and putting it to good use in one post!

Then I will tag...Oooh... 5 other bloggers, because I'm lazy like that. I liked that Shane put a little synopsis of each of the bloggers he tagged, I'll do that as well (because I'm a thief when it comes to good ideas!) Those of you who are tagged, participate if you so desire.

{7 Facts}

1. {Insecurity} I've lost fifteen pounds so far this year, but the deep seated truth is that it will never be enough, I'm *always* five pounds from my goal weight. It's a mental thing.

2. {Work} I got to do my first round of professional massages at work today. I worked on 6 patients and 3 of my coworkers. It felt awesome to be massaging again and I got some lovely, wonderful feedback.

3. {Music} I can't seem to stop listening to this song. It's stuck in my head.

4. {Cookies} I nommed a delicious oatmeal cookie today with cranberries and white chocolate chips. It was great, but it wasn't as great as the delicious cookies my best friend makes.

5. {Speaking of Best Friends} I wish she was coming for my birthday. =)

6. {Alcohol} Total Wine is the best liquor store here, they have individual beers, Whenever I'm on that side of town I take the opportunity to select a new beer or two to try. (Today's haul- 2 kinds of Malbec, A Hefeweizen and a Pear Cider...as well as a dark chocolate + cherries bar)

7. {Birthdays} I'm honestly more excited for my 23rd birthday than I have been for a birthday in a great long while. I attribute this to the fact that I finally have some great Vegas friends. <3

{Tag, You're It!}

Celeste at Lost On Earth. Guys- I can't fathom why she only has 17 followers. This girl writes the best geeky blog posts. I just LOVE them. She's also got the best heart and the greatest personality. Too bad she doesn't live on this side of the pond.
Jordan at Trailer Gypsy. I used to think I was super crafty and creative, but she puts me to shame. She comes up with the most inventive ideas and she updates regularly. I'm always intrigued to see what her most recent post holds.
Danielle at Viva Maturity. I actually know this sexy lady in real life (which is totally awesome!) She writes wittily and with a ton of humor and her posts are always well thought out and full of awesome information. (Ummm, music to have sex to? Yes please.)
Kelsey at Kelsey Inspired and Coghills in Grenada. I found the second of the linked blogs ages ago, when I first started blogging and I was inspired by how lovely Kelsey is andby her stories of living with her husband in Grenada. Only a month or so ago I discovered that she had another blog and now I enjoy reading them both! She does some great photo editing on Picnik as well, and often posts tutorials about it.
Tim at Alert The Audience. This list needs some man on it, so I direct you to Tim, who has been one of my favorite bloggers (even though he's on Wordpress) for some time now. His hilariously well written narratives about his adventures teaching English as a second language in China are brilliant. I'm not even kidding you when I say HILARIOUS. His is one of the few blogs that quite literally causes me to laugh out loud.

Now, I have alcohol to drink and sleep to contemplate.

Love;
C

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Geekgasm Thursday:: Eureka

2011-07-28T20:54:00.000-07:00

While "Eureka" doesn't hold the same place in my heart as say... "Firefly"... or "Doctor Who," I must admit that I was thrilled with Monday's episode 'Glimpse.'

In no small part because both of these fabulously geeky people were in it;

Now tell me, what's not to love about that?

-C

P.S.1. That's Felicia Day and Stan Lee if you weren't aware.
P.S.2. I'm much better, thank you for the well wishes!
P.S.3. The Boy made fun of my Geekgasm picture. Isn't that horrible? Dont' worry, I think we'll have a better one after my birthday next week.

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Under The Weather

2011-07-26T14:08:00.000-07:00

Who ever came up with the term 'under the weather' anyway? I'm sure I could Google it, but I certainly don't have the energy for that at the moment as my head has begun to throb again and I'm going to cruise through this blog post and then return to the chair and watch more mindless shows (but last night's Eureka...amazing. As amazing as anything with a Stan Lee cameo and Felicia Day in it could be. <3)

You see, I was feeling pretty okay yesterday morning. I woke up with my stomach in anxious knots, but that's not unusual for a Monday. I went to work, felt out of sorts, but figured it was just lingering anxiety. Then as the day progressed things got hazier and hazier and I was hot and cold and befuddled. The whole afternoon is a bit of a blur, I'm not going to lie.

Which led to today...where I took my first sick day at work. I'm a little impressed actually. I generally manage to get sick in the first 3 weeks of a new job and this job I made it a whole three months! So that's something.

As it is...today consists of watching many TV shows, black bean soup with garlic (garlic is amazing when you're sick- in case you didn't know...), orange juice, vitamins, Yogi Detox Tea, grapefruit from the farmer's market and here shortly, a bath...then I may nap more because apparently 15 hours of off and on sleeping wasn't sufficient.

Rambling...rambling is occurring. I had plans for this post, I really did...but then....

-C

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Photo Dump Sunday

2011-07-24T20:26:00.000-07:00

Yay! I win!

Catastrophic

My love got me lilies.

Camille sent me a friendship bracelet! It's AWESOME!

Saturday's outfit.

A patient also brought me a lily.

Farmer's Market Strawberries

Saturday Night's outfit.

An angel at The Artisan

Didn't expect to see this in the back of someone's truck.

Las Vegas Sunrise. Was out until 6am...woops.

The spoils of the night included this lei.

What an excellent Saturday. Of course, now I'm exhausted, so many people, so much socializing... I don't know how some people do this every weekend!

How was your weekend?

-Clair

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Want it: My Birthday is Approaching Edition

2011-07-23T19:39:00.000-07:00

My birthday is swiftly approaching and I thought I should do another 'Want It' post for those who have been inquiring as to what I'd like for my birthday. I've been sending them to my blog under the 'want it' tab. :-) Not that I'm saying any of y'all should send me gifts, but if they arrived I would 'squee' with joy and post pictures of them in my Sunday Photo Dump. Hell, I might even make a whole post about it!

Anyway, onward.

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So you know how The Labyrinth is my favorite movie? Well one of my new favorite artists, Karen Hallion came up with this awesome print and I LOVE it.

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Isn't this just gorgeous? I love the idea of art on pages of a book.

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Cute and playful and fun. I need more dresses in my life. (Despite how infrequently I get to wear them.)

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I like the wrap around style of this bracelet and the bright colors!

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Luxury Lane Soap never fails me. She's at it again making awesome-sauce soaps!

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I have resisted this whole trend for awhile now. I love the smell of paper, I love holding a book in my hands. The thing I've learned in my recent need to get rid of stuff though is that I don't love the clutter. While there are some books that I'll keep with me forever, there are some I'd love to read that I just don't need to BUY. While I love libraries, I never get around to going and when I do go, I always acquire late fees...so this really just seems like the best option.

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I realize that I JUST said that I was trying to get rid of stuff, and especially that I didn't want to acquire a bunch more books. However, this is the final book in the OZ series by Gregory Maguire. If you've been around this blog for a bit, you know I have a thing for all things OZ... and I do OWN the other three books...so...I kind o

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I've wanted an air plant for years now. They're awesome, it's undeniable.

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He's absolutely adorable. I want to hug him and love him and keep him forever...

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Did you really think we'd make it through this post without something 'Firefly' related? I thought not...

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No, seriously... don't blink.

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I'm not going to lie, this just amuses me. There will be no cooties here.

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Most of you know I've been lusting after a new laptop for a long while now and, ideally, in the perfect world I'd acquire an Alienware laptop...because they're awesome. I'm open to bribery...

Additonal super special disclaimer: I'm not trying to get you- my random blogateers- to get me birthday gifts. I do plan to direct anyone asking about my birthday to this post (or any tagged under the 'want it' category.) Mostly, I just enjoy procrastinating by perusing the Internets for things that are AWESOME.

xo
-Clair

What do YOU want?

P.S. I should also note that I also really want a premium Picnik account. Just sayin'.

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Sometimes We Talk About Sex...ish...

2011-07-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

I should begin this post by saying that I fully believe that everyone has the right to sexual gratification, and self-fulfillment can be one of the best ways to acquire that.

However, last weekend when a link from another blog post found me at Eden Fantasies, I couldn't help but marvel at just how INSANE some of these sex toys were. You all know me, I can't live in amazement without taking someone down with me, so one of my favorite bloggity friends, Angie from Lariats and Lavender and I have decided to break down a few of these... intriguing... sex toys for you in today's blog post.

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Revenge of the Sea Rabbit

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Okay. First... Revenge of the SEA RABBIT? Seriously? I can break this down into a "what where they thinking?" sequence. First, I don't really think "revenge" and "sexy" go hand-in-hand. Just sayin'. Second, sea rabbit sounds like a weird puppet character from a bad 1980s movie. Next, the "rabbit" part of this toy doesn't look like a rabbit AT ALL. I think "Revenge of the Sea Snail" would be more fitting. And one other thing to take into account here... The Revenge of the Sea Rabbit doesn't remind me of the sea. I think Revenge of the Space Rabbit would be more fitting. For all of your probing fantasies. That involve rabbit-slash-snail creatures. Here ya go!

Okay. This can't get any worse, right? Right. Except...
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Hand Job Turbo Stroker

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As a geeky girl, it is my duty to become immediately enthralled by anything that has the word 'turbo' in the title. I have to say I find the whole combination of words in this particular title a little alarming though. I know that they say that small hands are sexy because they...erm...make a dude appear to be more substantial than he may ACTUALLY be (much like large red Ford trucks, yeah?) but...that's just unnerving looking... the whole contraption concerns me. Seems like the type of thing you'd end up calling the fire department for...you know, to remove your man bits from its vicious hold.
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The Fairy Massager

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Oh well, now, this is... Sweet. Unlike the good ol' Sea Rabbit, this massager is quite... Pretty. If you find produce hot. I can save myself the money by going into my garden and plucking an ear of corn. BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT THIS REMINDS ME OF! Ahem. I'm sorry, but really? You hear "fairy" while looking up a vibe and you probably think of something delicate looking, pretty, feminine, possibly light pink or purple... Not... Something growing in your GARDEN! Plus, this vibe also doesn't look too comfortable. I'll let the faeries keep this toy and go onto the next one...
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Clone-A-Willy Chocolate Kit

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Nothing says 'I love you baby' like a melting bit of chocolate to the nether-regions. While I'd wager that this probably comes with some sort of warning about not using as dildo, how many folks do you suppose DO? Heat+Chocolate= melting. While this could potentially be fun, it also has the makings of a traumatic, yet hysterical encounter.

Furthermore, is there even a delicate way to eat this? I think not. No man wants to see a woman decreasing the size of a penis... at least...I don't think they do. I do not see any way that sucking or nibbling this delectable phallus would not decrease its size. The potential for sexy here is great, but I think that there are far too many factors that could go terribly awry.

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The Man Eater

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What. the. hell?! If I was a guy, I don't even know if I'd notice this odd... THING. I'd wonder if someone somehow left their latest Toys R Us purchase in the sex toy store because, as Clair said, this reminds me of something straight out of a cartoon. And if I was a guy, I don't know how I'd feel about this creepy one-eyed "monster" being called a Man-Eater. That doesn't sound sexy, that sounds like he and the Revenge of the Sea Rabbit should team up and dominate the world.

Also, the "inside" of this little guy almost seems like nothing more than black, hard plastic. Um. OUCH?! I'm hoping for the guy-who-fancies-aliens that this toy is a lot more gentle than that. If you ask me, Mr. Man-Eater here would, however, look mighty cute on my desk!

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Eager Beaver

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Bestial fantasies aside... what the cuss is this crap? I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that we are all aware of what beavers do. They build dams. They do this by viciously gnawing down trees with their RAZOR SHARP ~~teeth~~ fangs and piling the resulting wood in a river somewhere to build a cozy home where they can sip tea and plot the demise of humanity.

So why on earth would you suddenly decide that you wanted to have a creature of that... inclination... near your more delicate parts? I certainly would not, especially when attached to such an unpleasant looking phallic thing. WHAT IS THAT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE?

This toy...is not okay. The fact that people have purchased it and reviewed it alarms me... I'd rather have foliage in my girl bits than a beaver...that's all I have to say about that.

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I want you to know that we weren't in any way compensated by Eden Fantasys for this post, but we should have been. In fact, we should be compensated by a lot of folks, this is practically a PSA.

Should any of you be inclined to order and try any of these products out, please stop back by and let us know how ~~terrifying~~ awesome your experience was! =)

~Clair & Angie

Geekgasm Thursday: Wolverine

2011-07-21T19:50:00.001-07:00

When it comes to comic books, I've always preferred the girlie ones. I like the dark, twisted plot lines of the Grimm Fairy Tale comic books. I love the OZ comic books because they're (closely) based on my favorite series of books growing up. I ADORE anything that is a spin off of a Joss Whedon show. However, when you talk about classic comic books and super heroes, I'm always going to be a Wolverine girl.

I mean, come on, he's sexy, with an adamantium skeleton and an attitude problem. There is nothing that isn't great about that.

Wolverine's first appearance in Marvel comic history took place in 1974 in The Incredible Hulk #181. (I wasn't born then, so I'm telling you this from research, not experience.)

For a plethora of other tidbits about Wolverine, you too can check out the Wikipedia article.

In the mean time, if you're not a die hard Wolverine fan, but are still intrigued (I did say he was sexy!) first go forth and rent 'X-Men Originals: Wolverine.'

Then trot onward to Amazon or your local comic book shop and procure 'Old Man Logan.' (which I have mentioned at least twice before on this blog because I LOOOVE it.)

Between these two you'll get an overall idea of Wolverine's beginning and ending the mushy bits in the middle can be filled in with various X-men movies and comic books.

If you're not so inclined and you just don't give a crap, you can also just look at this picture. Know that I'm judging you though...

What's your favorite comic book character?

-Clair

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Photo Dump Sunday and New Giveaway winner!

2011-07-17T19:12:00.000-07:00

It's time again for photo dump Sunday! I realize I forgot last Sunday, so now you're getting two weeks worth of photos. Fortunately for us all they were two photo-light weeks.

Before we get started though I want to announce the new winner for my giveaway- Angie from Lariats and Lavender.

Congrats, Angie!
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Now, to the photos

Heading to work last weekend.

Last weekend's rain! I love when it rains here!

For once, not trying to escape

I strap myself to this device 2-3 times a week to put the curve back in my neck.

The boy put the cat tree on top of a chest so they could be super high.

The Boy proving he can do a pull up.

Massive movie poster...that is ours now.

My new dress, $9!

and new shoes... $5!

This morning's tea and breakfast, and kitty.

The start to a perfect smoothie!

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In other news, I just finished reading the first three part's of Joyful Sparrow's writings about losing her religion. She so eloquently puts how I feel about things. Not the same scenarios, but certainly the same questions and feelings. Check it out if you're into that sort of reading.

Don't forget I've already posted once today: I'm a Very Bad Girlfriend.

-C

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I am a very bad girlfriend...

2011-07-17T10:54:00.000-07:00

Mostly I just think his expression is hilarious in this pic.

The Boy is a very good boyfriend.
At 4am when the cat has peed on the linoleum and his girlfriend suddenly wakes up whimpering because, yes, the cramps are THAT bad, he doesn't bat an eye as he cleans up, heats up rice packs and brings said girlfriend water and then pets her head until she falls asleep.

I am a very bad girlfriend.
After said 4am heroics, I had no qualms at 9:30 about stealthily making my way into the bedroom to rouse him from his sleep by biting him. I have a biting problem, maybe it's more of a nibbling problem. Hard to say.

The Boy is a very bad boyfriend.
He works too much, plays too much WoW and is pro at making a mess and terrible at cleaning. He doesn't take care of himself the way I wish he would, which in turn causes me to worry, which in turn causes me to be a super bitch and say mean things. Sometimes he makes me so crazy I consider feeding him to the zombies when the Zompocalypse occurs.

I am a very good girlfriend.
I'm no 50's housewife, but I do all of his laundry, and sometimes I even cook. Like GOOD stuff. Friday night I made him S'mores cookies (that are delicious, by the way, thank you Jess for posting those!) I've also been known to make samosas, homemade pizzas, AMAZING enchilada casserole (that stuff is so good I eat it out of the pan. With things like cream cheese and cream in it though, it's pretty awful for you...), and mind-blowingly good potato soup (amongst other things, I'm really not a bad cook when I put my mind to it.)

The Boy is a very good boyfriend.
He always calls me on his way home from work to ask me if I need anything. ALWAYS. And no matter how late or how crappy of a day he's had, he will procure whatever item I might need.

I am a very bad girlfriend.
Usually when I'm on my way home from somewhere, if I call at all it is to say 'please be dressed and smelling decently when I get home and turn the TV off for God's sake.'

The Boy is a very bad boyfriend.
He is rarely on time and if we had jealousy issues I would have long ago decided he's having many a love affair (especially after the photo shoot that he got to participate in last week.) Fortunately I know that big boobs, a flat stomach, a flawless tan and killer red hair have NOTHING on S'Mores cookies! I'm also currently not really the jealous type. (Except that one time when he told me how his client was a Doctor Who fan and she dressed as Rose for some sort of convention, and she actually kind of looked and sounded like Rose anyway... bitch. No, I'm kidding, I'm sure she's lovely. My point is I get jealous if a girl might be more geeky than me, not necessarily if she's mind blowingly hot...how weird is THAT?)

I am a very good girlfriend.
I write about my relationship on my blog... oh...wait a minute...he might not agree that that's a good thing.

Have you all gotten the point of this post yet? Relationships are an ebb and flow. All relationships not just between couples. I could write a similar post about friends, coworkers, acquaintances. Give me a 2 hour plane trip I could write it about people on the plane. There are always goods and bads, sometimes it's just fun to analyze them. The most important thing I've learned so far about relationships (in my VAST nearly 23 years of experience with life...I'm practically an expert) is to just let things be. Sometimes things don't have to be dealt with and thought on and agonized over. Sometimes you can just sit back, play around in your own world and see where the wind takes you. I'm beginning to feel like that's usually the best course of action.

What is the most important thing you've learned about relationships?

-C
P.S. This is going to be a two post day. Check back this afternoon for photo-dump Sunday as well as the announcement of a NEW winner from my giveaway a couple of weeks ago, as the original winner never claimed the prize.

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Sometimes I wear clothes...

2011-07-15T19:57:00.000-07:00

...and admittedly, sometimes I do not....

... but I always love wasting time on Picasa....

-C

P.S. Happy Friday!

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Geekgasm Thursday:: The Secret Source of Geek

2011-07-14T19:56:00.000-07:00

I see you waiting on the edge of your seats for me to talk about good ol' Harry Potter. I'm not going to. Not that I don't like Harry as much as the next gal, I'm just not fanatical about him and I'm not sure when I'll see the movie, depends on funds, it's just all over the internet today...so I'll spare you the redundancy. I do have something pretty epic for you though. At least I think it's epic!
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"Wash:You are acting captain. Know what happens you fall asleep now?
Zoë:Jayne slits my throat and takes over.
Wash:That's right.
Zoë:And we can't stop it.
Wash:Well, I wash my hands of it. It's a hopeless case. I'll read a nice poem at the funeral, something with imagery.
Zoë:You could lock the door and keep the power-hungry maniac at bay.
Wash:I don't know. I'm starting to like this poetry idea now. "Here lies my beloved Zoë, my autumn flower, somewhat less attractive now that she's all corpsified and gross."
-Firefly 'Shindig'
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Alyson Hannigan is just so sexy.

"Buffy:On the Hellmouth. All day, every day. That's gotta be like being showered with evil. Only from underneath.
Willow:Not really a shower.
Buffy:A bidet. Like a bidet of evil."
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer 'First Date'
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Guess what both of these quotes have in common? They were from episodes of AWESOME TV shows that were written by Jane Espenson.

Who is Jane Espenson, you ask? How could you not know? Easily, actually... much like many of the 'behind the scenes' types, she is not so well known as the beloved characters in our favorite shows. But she put the words in their mouths on many occasions.

She written for shows like Firefly, Eureka, Warehouse 13, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Game of Thrones, Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, and, excitingly, Torchwood: Miracle Day!

So what makes her the focal point of today's Geekgasm Thursday? Today is her birthday!

Happy Birthday, Jane!

-C

And let's put it to a vote. For my next post what would you guys rather read?
-A story from my childhood
-Something deeply personal
-Something beauty related
-Something health related

Let me know in the comments which you'd prefer.

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Ten on Tuesday

2011-07-12T20:24:00.000-07:00

Oh picnik, I love you.

Thank you all for being the most awesomest, bestest blogateers a girl could ever hope to have. <3
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If you'd like to join in the ToT fun, head over to Chelsea's blog. =)

1. When you are on a plane and the kid behind you is kicking your seat, what do you do?
Honestly, I'd sic the super-top-secret wizard league of my nun-chuck wielding ninjas on them. They would hypnotize them into spending the duration of the journey slack-jawed and dreaming about puppies and cookies.

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I'd give them a Transformer to play with. One of the REAL ones that I can't even figure out how to transform...not one of those crappy ones you get in your happy meal at McDonald's. Except with my luck they'd be some sort of crazy genius child and it would entertain them for all of .275 seconds before the seat kicking resumed.
2. What food that you KNOW is bad for you and you shouldn’t have, but you love/eat it anyway?
Carbs. Pastas and breads and pastries, oh my. I LOVE things that are made with refined white flour and refined white sugar. (This is a lie, I actually prefer them made with wheat flour and brown sugar, but it really doesn't make them THAT much better for me.) I'm currently trying to work up the nerve to ask at Krispy Kreme if they'll pull the donuts off for me before they get glazed so I can just enjoy their carby goodness sans extra sweetness. (Seriously, I love doughnuts for the dough part of them, but they always have too much frosting or glaze on them, it kills the experience for me.)
3. What is your favorite book of all time?
This isn't a fair question, but I'll take it for what it is and go for the old fall back.

The Wizard of OZ, by L. Frank Baum. I'm an OZ geek thanks to my grandma who read the whole series to me before I could read, read it WITH me once I learned to read and encouraged me to keep on reading it by buying me the full set of them during my teenage years.

4. If I came to visit you in your town, where would we eat?
Depends on what they want. I have a favorite BBQ joint, a favorite Italian Restaurant, a favorite Pizza place, a favorite Mexican place and a favorite Mediterranean place. All I'm missing is Chinese food that I enjoy.

5. You have 500 dollars and 40 minutes to spend it at any store you want. Where do you go?
Oh god. I don't know. Honestly? Probably Target. Unless I decided to be responsible, then I might spend it all on tires. Or maybe Samsclub, we could stock up on food for months. Or online at ThinkGeek. The options are endless.
6. What blog do you read every day/the most often?
Most days I read Lariats and Lavender, Lost on Earth, and Trailer Gypsy. After that I branch out and read the blogs on my blog roll. After that, if I still have time and am in the mood I advance to the list of blogs I follow and work my way down.

7. What’s the longest you’ve ever been stuck at an airport?
Dad and I spent the majority of the day in an airport once or twice, not so much because of delays, but because rental cars had to be back long before our flights.

8. What’s your daily makeup/face/cleansing routine?
Lately? I wash my face with water only, tone it with a mix of hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and tea tree oil and put some sunscreen on it (in the mornings) Then I use concealer, powder, blush, eye shadow and mascara.

9. Where is your farthest away friend?
I suppose if she'd have me as a friend that'd be Celeste. As far as 'real life' friends, I can't think of any outside of the US at the moment.

10. Where is your favorite place to go hiking (or to enjoy nature)?
Home. By which I mean Colorado. Vegas has some okay spots, don't get me wrong, but they tend to be over-crowded and they try to hard and yield too little.

Now answer one of these questions for me in the comments. :-D

-C

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Frustrated

2011-07-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

I'm just having one of those days where I'm half way between crying and throwing a temper tantrum. You know, like the kind a three year old would throw, or the kind that Lilo throws in 'Lilo and Stitch' (the original is the only one that matters) when she and Nani get in a fight.

Rawr

Why am I irritated, you ask? (What do you mean, you didn't ask?) Oh a variety of tiny things that add up and make me crazy.

Work. The honey moon period is over y'all. I still love my job. But I've begun to notice that there's a lot of the blame game going on there and that people really get stuck on and dwell on things that AREN'T ALL THAT IMPORTANT. There are mistakes that others make that I've corrected without a word because THEY AREN'T THAT BIG OF A DEAL, but when I make the tiniest error it gets blown up hugely. Two people have told me that I need to stand up for myself and point out others' mistakes so that it doesn't look like I'm making all of the mistakes. But I know me, I know my temper, I don't want to get caught up in that 'she did, he did' game, because I know just how vicious I get when my temper takes over. I understand that whatever has set this standard happened before my time, but the sucky part about being at the bottom of the totem pole is not having the power to change things.
School. I've been doing this Holistic Health program for three and a half years.. It's a self-paced program. I'm royally fucking it up. I now have less than 7 months to finish it and I haven't even completed one course. Why? Because when I try to work on things I get all frazzled. I have 3 essays I haven't even proofed because I'm afraid they suck. I need to stop being a perfectionist and just get it done, because being a perfectionist is causing me to do nothing. I advise you- do not EVER do any sort of self-paced study. Especially if it involves them sending you two big boxes of books and what-not and essentially saying 'here's what you need to do in the next four years, have at it.' It's stressful and frustrating.
Our Place. We have a two bedroom apartment, which should be plenty for two cats and two human geeks, but we've let some clutter happen. It's probably not that bad, but in an ideal world I'd keep my house nearly spotless. Between The Boy's many collectables (comic books, G.I. Joes, other geek toys.) and his need to keep things that 'we might need later' (Hello, massive box of miscellaneous electronics cords and stuff in the closet) and my incredible amount of crafting supplies, it's just too much. I'm slowly, but surely decluttering, in the mean time, it makes me want to tear my hair out. That and the cats that are far too spoiled for their own good and will use any excuse to use any area that is not their litter box ('Oh, it's too hot in the house, I'll just pee right here on the floor, thank you.' 'Oh, I like my water PURIFIED (I wish I were kidding), I'll just pee right here on your bath mat, thank you.') Damn cats.
My Relationship. This isn't really something that's up for internet confession time, but I'm just going to add it to the list as an aside. Dating someone who owns a business is hard. If they're stressed about their business it's even harder. If you suddenly want to go out to gay bars and party your weekend nights away it gets even harder. Sometimes a 13 year gap is nothing, sometimes it's glaringly obvious.
Money. I know, I know, I have a job now. YAY! I am very glad that I do. However, it doesn't change the fact that I'll probably be without insurance after the first of the year. I need to go to the eye doctor, the lady doctor, the dentist, and the dermatologist before then. Even better? I live in a city that seems to have an aversion to taking my insurance (since it's CO based.) I also need new tires, a tune up on my car, new bedding (I'm not even kidding you, our sheets have holes) and a plethora of other wants that I'd like to get taken care of. Nevermind things like savings and retirement funds, etc, so on and so forth. We have food, all the food we could want or eat, we have utilities and roof over our heads and I'm super grateful for that (especially since there's much less ramen in my world now.) Still doesn't make it less frustrating, especially with the future being so unsure.
Myself. I have made amazing leaps and bounds this year, as any of you who know me or who have read my blog for awhile are aware. I've managed to get a handle on my anxiety and depression and aside from a few potholes (hello, the last couple of days) I'm doing pretty much fantastic. Some things aren't so easily gotten rid of though. I've lost 10lbs this year (still 5 from my goal weight.) I exercise more now than I ever have. Doesn't change the fact that I look in the mirror and I see a whale. My skin is currently the best it's been in YEARS, but when I look in the mirror all I can see is the old scars (which shouldn't be anything a little pressed powder can't take care of.) My hips are too big, my skin is too pale, my arms are too flabby. And all the while I have people saying things like 'You wouldn't know what it's like {to have to restrict your diet, to feel fat, do not be able to eat carbs} because you're so slender. It's not that I don't want to believe you, it's just that I can't see it and so help me god, please stop telling me what I do and don't feel because of how you perceive me.

Well that was a novel or something. And cathartic or something. Hopefully I'll think of something good to post tomorrow so this goes by the wayside quickly.

Love;
Clair

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Nothing To Say....?

2011-07-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

My blogging inspiration seems to have gone missing. For the past week I just haven't had any mind-blowing, fabulous ideas. It might be in small part do to stress (shhh...my life is fabulous, tell no one that I'm frazzled.) Might be because summers in Vegas are so damn hot.

I managed to get myself up at a decent hour this morning in order to read some blogs and do my exercise for today. I thought that perhaps if I could catch up on what others were writing I'd get motivated. I'm posting, so that's something.

So I need inspiration.

What should I write about this week? I do have a couple of ideas in the works for Wednesday and I already *try* to do Geekgasm Thursday and Photodump Sunday (both of which were missing last week because we were having some sporadic internet issues...but we have a shiny new modem now!)

Random Picture that I pulled from Picasa for this random post.

-C

P.S. I did get started on the massive amount of sorting and filing that needs to be done around here over the weekend, so I'm feeling pretty good about that. If highly irritated that it exists.

P.S. (Again) How was your weekend?

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Giveaway Winner!

2011-07-10T13:56:00.000-07:00

As you'll recall, last Monday as part of a massive, wordy post I did a give away. While the feedback wasn't as mind blowing as I'd hoped, I did get 8 different entries and as promised, today I randomly selected the lucky winner.

And the winner is... Comment # 6 from Carina Blogarina!

Please email me at writetheupsidedowncupcake@gmail.com with your mailing address and which item you'd like so that I can get that sent out to you!

Congrats!

Should I do more giveaways in the future? Lord knows I make enough stuff.

-C

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Lovely Things

2011-07-05T12:00:00.000-07:00

You know, my birthday is coming up in a month...so how about another issue of 'things I want.'

Isn't this just awesome?
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Pretty, pretty. I'm on a Steam Punk roll now.
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It combines my love of nature and the whole steam punk look. Nice! {deesoriginaldesigns}

Ahhh... masks... we should wear them more often.
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I just love this. Would love to have it on my wall.
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Aren't they just lovely?
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I'd wear this all the time.
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It's lovely... <3
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10.


{EmilyBalivet}

What are you lusting after?

-C

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Fourth of July, July Goals, AND A GIVEAWAY!

2011-07-04T15:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July, Blogateers. Take an opportunity on this day of independence to reclaim yours...are you doing something you want to be doing today? ;-)

Now, if you can stick with me to the end of this post, I'm going to have a little treat for you. I know it's a long one, but just keep swimming!

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It's that time again where we talk about my goals and I make excuses about the things I've failed miserably

June Goals.

Eat More Healthfully (Really, this time...okay?)
-Less Sugar.
-More Protein and Fiber
-Fewer Carbs
-More Fresh Fruits and Veggies
Eh...I didn't do awful, but I didn't do great. Chock it up as average.
Continue Exercise (More would be great. Really though, Self...if you can just keep up what you've been doing for the past couple of weeks, that would be fine too.)
Woohoo! I did pretty decent on this one, aside from the end of last week, I need to get back on the band wagon.
Put a dent in the school work. (Note how I'm not saying 'get caught up' just...put a dent in it.
-One more paper
-Proof the two finished papers
-10 case studies.
-Read a book.
I did absolutely nothing with this. I'm pretty much failing miserably at school stuff. I don't know why, I just can't seem to get through it.
Donate all the stuff in the car and the closet. (it's not de-cluttering if you just package it all up but never donate it...get rid of that stuff!)
I can't believe I still haven't done this... REALLY?
Do at least one of the major goals on the goals board in the kitchen. (Clearly I'll let you know which one that ends up being...)
I did reclaim the dining room! WOOHOO!
Remember the important holidays this month...make them awesome (duh). (Father's Day and a couple of birthdays.)
I did remember, not sure they were awesome, but at least I didn't forget!

We're going to keep July real simple...since I've been failing so much. (It's not like I don't get anything done, just seems like the things I do are never the things on my list.)

July Goals

Look super, ultra, mega sexy by my birthday next month.
Figure out what I'm going to do about school work and hopefully get some of it done.

Seems simple enough, hopefully I can manage to not royally fuck it up.
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Now for that which you've all been waiting for... below are a series of pictures...

Yesterday I got a little crafty...

Earrings

Necklace

Bracelet

Necklace

So... I've got 101 followers now, which just amazes me. Especially considered that 7 short months ago when I started networking this blog, I had...I think 3? Wow! And you're all awesome. I've made the best friends, and had the honor of reading the coolest things on everyone else's blogs.

So... go ahead and enter. The winner will get to choose one of the above items, and who knows, I may choose to include a few more goodies when I send the package out. (sorry to all the guys, I know this isn't really gender-fair...I'm just not so good at making man-jewelry.)

How to Enter:
We're going to keep this simple.
a) Comment here, let me know which piece you like and why.
b) For a second entry, tweet about it and then comment here and let me know that you did... please make this separate from your initial comment. (Include your Twitter handle just in case, so I can follow you if I'm not already.)

If I get more than 20 individual entries I'll go ahead and choose a second place winner as well.

I'll choose the winner(s) next Sunday (the 10th) in order to give my blog readers as much time as possible to enter.

So let's rock this thing, blogateers! Thank you, as always for reading!

Love;
C

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Sunday Photo Dump

2011-07-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our Sunday photo dump. I have quite a few pictures for today. And tomorrow? Something awesome is going to happen!

Brandon's half birthday was Tuesday, but he worked, so we celebrated on Wednesday. (I decided he deserved a celebration, because we spent his birthday in December driving back from CO.) I dressed him for the occasion.

I also dressed me for the occasion. I love those shoes!

We went to the Melting Pot. It was phenomenal. Expensive, but phenomenal!

This is my "I'm damn glad it's Friday" face.

Went by school to watch a chair massage routine. I actually kind of miss this room.

This was a GOOD beer. Hints of banana and clove...you can't go wrong.

Vanilla Rooibus tea and vanilla macaroons.

My beer haul for the weekend.

I tried 'Somersault' from the New Belgium Brewery.

Dining room pre-reclamation on Saturday.

Post reclamation. Just need to deal with the two boxes of 'to be filed' paperwork.

Reorganized and cleaned my desk. My corner of lovelies...

Played dress up while cleaning out the closet.

I miss Belly Dance.

Enjoying the rain.

RAIN! It RAINED! It was brilliant!

Alright, so photo dump Sunday has come to a close. Don't forget, tomorrow exciting things are afoot!

What was awesome about your weekend?
-C

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Victorious At Last

2011-07-03T02:37:00.000-07:00

I finally, after a year's worth of achievements got my violet proto-drake for the 'What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been' achievement. I'm pleased as punch. And also super tired, I don't stay up this late often anymore.

Still...isn't she BEAUTIFUL? XD

-C
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What? I suck at blogging, you say?

2011-07-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

I promise you that real blog posts are forthcoming on this long Forth of July weekend. They're going to be epic! I only just now realized I missed geekgasm Thursday. Failure of the highest degree.

Anyway, Until then...I love you.

Picnik is so awesome for photo editing.

Do you have great things going on for the holiday weekend?

-C

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Why do people do that?

2011-06-27T20:21:00.000-07:00

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Ladies and Gents...you may not yet have realized this about me, because I strive to appear benevolent and goddes-like on my blog (hah!) but I have a bit of a temper. I hold grudges. I'm opinionated.   It's true. I'm a Leo, and sometimes that is glaringly obvious.

I also believe that opinions are important. It's important to have things you believe in. It keeps the world diverse and diversity is vital to progress.

HOWEVER;

I've always been accutely aware of people who loudly express and share their opinions at inappropriate times. (Or maybe I just think they're inappropriate.) Lately, as I grow ever more open-minded (I think) I find them more and more irritating. Why can't we all just live and let live?   Maybe I was just raised differently, but I don't think it's appropriate to take a little thing someone says... ESPECIALLY IF THEY ENJOYED IT and turn it into your own personal soap box episode.

In example... I'm relatively certain that every person I work with is Christian, and church-going at that. Cool. Good for them, I'm glad they find fulfillment there. When they bring it up or I get invited I make polite excuses. I do not tirade about my opinions on Christianity. Because that would be rude and unnecessary.

Despite the fact that I don't put a lot of value into Christianity as a religion, per se... I still think that it does wonderful things for some people and I respect that is where their beliefs are.

Yet, people have no problem doing that to me about my eating choices, my sexuality, my religion (oh wait... nobody knows what that is...)... even the kinds of dogs I like!

Really?

REALLY?

Why?

If I like pit bulls, if I had the time of my life at a gay bar, if I choose to worship Cthulhu as my lord and savior ;-), if I think red meat is, frankly, kind of gross (and on that note: no...I don't care if you eat meat in front me, I don't care if you LIKE meat, I just don't choose to partake...it's not a big deal!)

But since we're talking about opinions, I'm going to share some with you (this post is very general and not geared toward any one person and ABSOLUTELY isn't based on any blog posts...so nobody go getting all uppity...I'm NOT talking about you...I'm talking with you, my precious blogateers.)

1. I believe everyone should get to love whomever they want, regardless of race, sex or color. And if marriage is their thing, then ANYONE should be able to marry whomever they please. (I'm currently of the mind that marriage is bullshit)
2. I believe that people should be responsible for their children and their pets... I believe that they should take care of them and I believe that they should prevent them from getting into mischief. Yeah, I'm talking to you, people who let their kids run around Wal*Mart wreaking havoc!
3. I believe that people should be conciencious of where the hell they leave their carts in grocery stores. If you're taking up the whole aisle, you're doing it wrong.
4. I believe that it's fucking moronic to pass judgement on things that you have no experience in. (And I've been guilty of this in the past, and it has proven to be moronic in nature.)   No matter how well you think you know, you'll never be able to experience exactly what anyone else is.
5. Finally, I believe that everyone is entitled to enjoy a delicious cookie now and again, because...they're cookies, damnit!

I hate to do this to you guys... but sometimes I just get fed up with smiling and nodding. Where better to take my thoughts than to you guys?

What do you feel strongly about?

-C

*Disclaimer: Here at The Upside Down Cupcake we support honesty, integrity and mostly your ability to hold your own during the impending Zombie Apocalypse. While we'd like to be able to say that we can save you all, those who generate drama, start shit, or otherwise cause a ruckus will be
~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Sunday Picture Recap

2011-06-26T23:04:00.000-07:00

This is becoming a trend on my blog, isn't it? Here's a photo and week recap for you guys, since the blogging has been limited. I've just been so very busy.

Last Sunday I made myself an iced tea for every day of the week. Two peach, Two detox, and one peppermint.

The awesome Celita over at An Active Response sent me this GREAT postcard. And she wrote great things on the back!

I don't know, I was working...of course I took a picture on white shirt day.... I feel like a whale on white shirt day.

Another hair picture.

Now that's a good Friday night!

I also made this on Friday night. Wore it all day Saturday!

I currently wear some version of this outfit most weekend days.

Diesel, who I took to an adoption event on Saturday...

... he is the sweetest dog. Someone get me a house with a yard so I can have him for my own.

At a party on Saturday afternoon. I just liked this shot.

And finally, I should have gotten more pictures while I was out...but I went to my first ever LGBT bar on Saturday night with my friend Joe. I had SO. MUCH. FUN. I danced...a lot, and flirted even more and had a blast. Also turns out that one of my managers from a past job was a doorman there. He made sure I was well decked out with glow sticks...I had 6 when I left. Truly an amazing night! (and I was impressed that I lasted for a good long while before it got too busy for me to handle the people. I'm slowly but surely learning to handle my anxiety.)

How was your weekend? I hope it was mind-blowingly awesome!

-Clair

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Five For Friday:: Childhood Nostalgia

2011-06-24T16:32:00.000-07:00

Let's get back in the swing of things with a lovely meme, shall we? While I decompress from the work week and attempt to get my weekend mojo back. (Don't worry, the beer is helping... Fat Tire in a can. ON SALE. You can't go wrong, can you now?)

I'm linking up with Kayla for Five For Friday. And mostly, I think you should to. =D

My favorite childhood toy was Oh I had so many of them! And I went through phases. At one point I had a wee little red and white checked teddy bear named 'Patches.' (I believe he's still in residence at my dad's house.) Anyway, Patches was the monarch of all of the other stuffed animals (despite his short stature) and he commandeered what was formally known as 'Patches' Colony.' Patches had a plump wife named Pinky, who was a white polar-bear esque teddy bear, nearly double his size. Pinky gave a great sacrifice as she was buried with one of the best dogs from my youth, Panther after he got hit by a truck.

I also at one point collected small horse figurines and made them stables out of Celestial Seasonings tea boxes.

Additionally, I have a stuffed rabbit that my Aunt made me when I was young. Her name is Etta, and I adored her, and still have her in the cedar chest that houses my childhood

My favorite song from when I was little was That's an excellent question. Probably 'Strawberry Wine' which I actually did my one and only karaoke video to. I did post it...really small at the bottom of a post...a month or so ago. I don't have the self confidence for such things.

My favorite childhood memory is That's an excellent question. I have lots of good ones.

There was the day I took my dog out for a walk in the very early morning hours when we lived by the lake. It was beautiful and the sun was just rising. There were a couple of fox babies playing in the field by the lake and bless her heart, my Shasta didn't chase them. It was a lovely time.

I also fondly remember my 15th birthday, where we (My mom, step dad and boyfriend at the time.) hiked to the very top of a mountain (I'm talking above timberline), had a fabulous dinner out and finished the day off watching 'The Blair Witch Project'

My dad and I also took some great trips together while I was growing up. It saddens me that I didn't enjoy them as much as I should have. (There was a lot of grumpiness and a lot of 'I'm hungry... I'm bored... Why are we still driving? Are we there yet?') Still, those memories are amazing, and not many people get to say they visited all 50 states before they turned 18. Amazing times.

Okay, I guess that was a few memories.

My childhood crush was That's a good question. I usually had crushes on people that I actually knew. Generally stupid crushes at that. Usually people who were mean to me. So good on me there.

The thing I was most afraid of as a kid was Much like I am as an adult, I was scared of...well..most everything as a kid. With a firefighter father, a detective step father and a mom who ran a child advocacy center (helping abused children) I spent a lot of time hearing about how I needed to test my fire detectors, have a safe meeting spot, not EVER let anyone know I was home alone. My mom had me read the "It's My Body" book about a bajillion times. And people wonder why I have personal space issues. :-D

Also, after I watched the original Halloween (when I was...12-13) I started being convinced that serial killers could, in fact, come out in the day time and slay me.

I tell you now, my Blogateers, because I know you love me and will only mock me lightly...I never even stayed home alone once until I was twelves. I suspect that this was equal parts due to my fear and my mother's paranoia...but I was a very...nervous...child. Lol.

Paritcipate:
Answer one of the above questions in the comments. Blogateers pick.
Tell me what your weekend plans are.
Ask a question.

Now, comment away, my most sexiest of blog readers! (That's all of you, get to it!) And! Have a fabulous weekend!

-C

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

I'll Douse Your Damn Fire...

2011-06-23T21:04:00.000-07:00

I kept trying to think of something really clever and awesome to write about for Geekgasm Thursday. Alas... amongst work things and my body hurting things and busy weekend things the only geeky things floating around in my brain were the Game of Thrones finale and... Wow.

I'm being forced into playing my main on WoW this week (and next) because it's that fierce Midsummer Fire Festival Time.

I. Hate. This. Holiday.

It's the last one I need to get my violet protodrake though.   I do SO want that pretty purple dragon.

Still, I'm having a hard time getting motivated.

My favorite WoW holidays is Noblegarden. I like mindlessly collecting eggs. I like it so much that there's no point in me participating anymore.

This post is going nowhere. Total failure... Aahhh. I'll give you something better next week, promise.

WoW Players, What's your favorite in-game holiday?

-C

P.S. It should be noted that I've gotten adjustments 3 times this week already. While writing this I'm wearing my posture brace and both wrist braces and I'm still not sure how much longer I'll be able to sit in front of the computer. At least now I can blame it on straightened cervical vertebrae and mild thoracic scoliosis.   Thank you x-rays for validating my 22 going on 80 whining ways. XD

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *

Sleep Deprivation Makes A Gal Wonky

2011-06-20T20:11:00.000-07:00

I know you've all been impatiently waiting to hear this news...

I'm over last night's grumpies.

What? You weren't waiting. Well... fine then.

I got 3 hours of sleep last night. Then worked from 8am-6:30pm. I'm friggin' beat. But! There's wine!

I have some fun new bloggy ideas in my head, but they'll have to wait until my brain is less mushy.

So I give you the two songs I'm loving tonight.

You're welcome. <3

Heartfeltedly Yours;
C

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~~gladly~~ sadly left behind to have their brains consumed by the masses. Have a beautiful day! *