Dusting off An Old Story

I found a short story I wrote that I never tried to get published. I love this story. I think I'll work on it and get it published.

Change Is Near

I got this stong feeling last night that change is near. I can feel this one inside. I don't know how its going to take place, but I got that feeling. This feeling has always been a positive one, so I know its all good.

A Million Little Headaches

Anybody been keeping up with this story. It first caught my eye when I shipped Frey's second book to Atlanta at work. I wondered why the cover was pink. Googled some info ran across the article on Smoking Gun called "The Man Who Conned Oprah." Read the entire article. This was the man who kept Oprah up at night reading his memoir. Turns out there were more embellishing of this story than people thought.

Frey went on Larry King, and in my opinion, he stumbled with the questions. I was comparing his responses to a very concret article. Oprah called into Larry King, and saved this guy's rep. She said something I think a lot of viewers may have thought, and that was that it didn't matter whether Frey lied or not. She did lay a lot of blame on the publishers for labeling the book as a memoir and not as fiction.

She had Frey on her show, and by all appearences ripped him a new asshole for his deciet. She apologized for her call on King. Winfrey does belive the truth matters, and from all appearences, she prides herself on honesty. She also took the publisher to task for not lableing A Million Little Pieces correctly as a work of fiction.

Interesing adventure in literature. Any opinions out there?

Ten Things You May Not Know About Me

Special thanks to my friend Trina for the idea. I copied it from her blog.

1. I am a HUGE manga and anime fan.

2. I compose music. You may get to hear it on my new website when I get it done.

3. I constantly have creative ideas. I must keep a pad near me so I can write it all down.

4. I am a middle child. This has made me very independant.

5. I STILL have a crush on Vanessa Williams.

6. My favorite Prince song changes with my moods. He's still my favorite artist.

7. My attention span is incredibly short, however there are times when I am extremely focused and I can do many creative tasks. I'm convinced its a super power. ;-)

8. I am addicted to video games, cartoons, action/adventure movies, sci-fi, comic books, and art.

9. Both my parents and I are left-handed. My brothers are right-handed. That makes them the odd ones. LOL ;-)

10. I was in the movie "Queen" as an extra. You can see me in several scenes.

Shake It Off

Shake It Off is the Mariah Carey song I played when I was feeling the blues while working at verizon Wireless. It made me feel so good. While the song is about a relationship, the theme was what I was feeling. Anything negative I had to shake it off. It's a cool coping mechanism. Nobody gets harmed in the process. ROFL

I am very happy to have found this song. It's on her Emancipation of Mimi CD.

New Picture

I took this picture in Charleston, SC. Brings back memories. The teddy was not harmed in this photo. :-)

I so love a fun picture. It brighten's my day, and lets me know things will be cool again. Gotta love the renewal of hope & faith. It's like my spring from a mad wither, that placed the frost in my path now thawed. Smell the sweet, sweet roses. I feel good.

I'm Not Bitter, But This Album Is

Bitter, is an album from Me'Shell Ndegéocello, a supertalented arrtist. She is so cool. This album is a departure from the more funky, hip-hop influenced songs from other albums. I chanced upon this album. It's very rich, sophistocated, and mellow. Very mellow. It's a real good listen. Downloaded it from iTunes. I needed some new music to expand my mind, and to forget any negative experiences I may have had this week.

Great album. Very bluesey is some parts. Some of the songs have an exotic sound. Very different from her other material.

Sad, Droopy Drawers

I did my laundry in the nick of time. I had a nice clean pair of boxers that the elastic seemed fine until I went to work. My boxers were falling off of me. It was an odd sensation. I was like what the hell. All this time I had these boxers on they now start to fall. Thank God no once could see, but I sure could feel. I was very uncomfortable.

This experience is a great metaphor for my life right now. LOL some much of things are like droopy drawers. What to do? Change clothes, and move on.

Migranes

I had mad stress last night. My friend migrane visited me. He came when I went to see my pal Starbucks and had a latte. Latte brought caffeine. Needless to say stress, caffeine gets me migrane. Lights bother me, and I felt nausea all night. When I got home last night, I went straight to bed, and tried to sleep it off. This morning it finally left me, after eating. I promise myself no more stress, and less latte's in my life. migrane is so unwanted in my life.

Random Thought of the Day

When does Boy George become Man George?

Life Is Still Great

Just so everybody knows, Life is great. In spite of all the negativity surrounding me. I am learning to be at peace with myself. it also means I will purge all negative drama going on. I have to love the fact that I woke up happy. I have my own life. I am not defined by my job, nor the people there. I am definded by myself.

Some people, though, gotta show their ass before their face. That's their problem. I can live with that.

More Damn Work Drama

Oh Dammit. Just when I thought to let my guard down when I am at work. More sh*t pops up. Its not my drama, its other people's mess. People not doing what they supposed and gots to be blaming other people for their mistakes. Now we have to have a meeting on the things we already know, but someone different has to say it to us. Sometimes I tell myself for every step I move forward, sombeody has to remind me of what I went through at past jobs.

I am thankful that not everybody is like this. There are some great people I work with. I have to say this, because there needs to be a balance between the drama, and the completed work.

A good friend advised me to not get caught up in the drama. He's right. My brother said ignore the foolishness. It will pass. Defiantely its nothing to be pissed off about. After all the problem is not in my lap. I am worried that someone wants to dump all their mess my way, but that hasn't happened, and i do know how to defend myself.

My scheldue is busy every day. I feel like I have enough on my plate. LOL

Son and Daughter of More Noise

Yes, sadly my neighbor is at it again with the loud bass. I was awakened at 7:30 this morning to some unidentifiable song. all I head is the beats. My matress is like the perfect conductor. In fact the whole weekend was some noise at one point or the other. On top of that another neighbor decided that they like their music so loud I can't study in my living room without hearing that mess.

Tomorrow I am going to the appartment manager to settle things. All my friens, and my brothers told me to go back to the manager. My friend meeka said that the neighbor knows what they are doing. if they get their lease terminated, its because they don't care. My friend Jackie reminded me that I need my sleep, and why should I be deprived. Both my brothers say these people are messed up and need to be reported proper. I was a little hesitant. my goal in life is not to cause people pain or harm, however my peeps are right because I need to stand up in what I beleive in, and I want a peaceful appartment. Also I didn't want anybody getting bounced out for something so resolvable (turn down the bass/volume), however, its not me making the problem.

Silly Me

I panicked!!! I thought my project was due and I was afraid to touch it. I read the lesson/instructions. I was more than familiar with Illustrator software. Why was I so scared? I so need a boost in self confidance. Of course, when i started, the project, I was all into it. I was like I want more. LOL Gotta take this experience with me next project.

I scalded the rice I made for the roast. That's why I'm not talking more about it. I nibbled on the roast. it's so good. I swear I am getting instant rice.

Losta Work Work Work

I have been a working fool. had to sign and check all time sheets for the workers. Next had to make copies, spreadsheets, and fax info proper. Several peeps did not turn in time sheets. some didn't bother to fill out one. That means I have to make a notice that peeps need to fill this info out and turn it into me. otherwise, I could miss their work, and their correct hours. On top of that a check will NOT come until next pay period. Peeps gotta maintian and get their times correct. I hate missing a person. You should get paid for all that you are due, but to get the money, certian needs must be met.

I do shipping as well. Mailed off a couple of books to another campus. One book didn't want to fit into the envelope. oh my god it was like trying to stuff myself into a kid's tshirt. I struggled and struggled, until I made it fit. I didn't even damage the envelope. Mabe like me in a teen sized shirt.

Bought Chinese foor for brunch/dinner. I can never eat it all in one setting. It takes me some time. I get my money's worth.

It's A Cooking Week-End

I made a rost today. I made it in the oven. It's been cooking well, and slow, just the way I wanted. I added vegies. it will be tomorrow's dinner. I will be eating roast for a few days. When I get tired of it, I'm putting it into tyhe freezer.

Been slacking off this week. Didn't wash clothes (will do that Monday). Skimmed my assignment, but will get on top of the exercise tomorrow morning and submit it (may do a lot of it tonight, and dust it off tomorrow).

Been writing more on paper. It's a side project. I am not worried about it comming to the front burner until classes are over.

What Happened To Me?

I know this sounds a little silly, but I am like 35 years old, and for the first time in a long time my age is registering with me. In the past I didn't put a grasp on age. It didn't matter to me. People are people. I never had a clue what it meant to "act one's age." How does one act 35? For the record, I am very mature. I wear a lot of different hats, and I have goals for my life. I also love video games, cartoons, action/horror flicks, and comic books. Not that those are immature avenues, but I find my tastes very eclectic.

Well now that's popping up in my thoughts now. I am 35. Kind of like positive reinforcement. I am a thrity something. What do I want out of life? I am losing a lot of my naive charms, which is not so bad. Its a 40 hrs a week world, with classes in the mix. Just met a woman who is 30 and finishing her undergrad. She was telling me she started college late (as I did). Interesting.

On a side note, most people can't tell how old I am by looking at me. For that matter, no one in my immediate family shows age. My parents are in their sixties, but they look younger. My Mom looks like she's in her thirties (Go Mom!!!!). My father looks like he's in his fourties (Go Dad!!!!) My brother's look like they are in their twenties (like I do).

It's A Work Week

This week has been interesting. I thought that there was a full moon every day. I was told Friday 13th was a full moon last week. I had people calling me with interesting questions, and bratty attitudes. We were closed for Martin Luther King Day right. That Sunday before I told people that we were closed for the holiday. Someone asked me, "all day." I supposed I needed to elaborate. I didn't say we were open part of the day. I said closed for the holiday. A few times after that and I thought I was still working for Verizon Wireless. I did a lot of repeating there. LOL Its so funny now.

For the rest of the week, I have been dealing with students who don't like the rules. Few students don't want to look up books, or not check books out during the time allotted. On top of that I get so busy. Shipping books out, checking time sheets, pulling books. Phew.

Closing the place is a handful. Checking and locking labs/rooms. Checking floors.

Nonteheless, there have been some great experiences. I meet some really cool people. There are a lot of creative vibes around the college. I've made some new friends.

Novel Progression III

I finished typing chapter two. What I am going to do with chapters one and two is put them away for a while. Not look at them unless I need to reference it somewhere. Thi9s will kieep me from constantly editing it. It will also allow me to work on the next 3 chapters. I have parts of a chapter done. (I wrote it out of order-it's not chapter three or four-could be chapter five). I have the fist inklings of chapter three handwritten. I want to get four out of my head four. By my guess, it's critical. Who knows.

Like I said last entry, I love writing.

Novel Progression II

I worked on finishing up chapter one last night. I made all my corrections, and will begin on doing the correctios on chaper two today. I am very excited about this, as it is my own project that I never gave up on. I live for the day when I can say my novel is finished. When I can get to chapter ten, I'll be smiling and singing. I'lkl have a sufficent body of work to draw upone.

By chance, while checking on what drafts I had on my computer, I stumbled upon some so earlier drafts. I began to think. I should use these later in the novel. perhaps as flashbacks. I have an average of 16-17 pages already written. I hand wrote a paragraph for a new character. Knowing me, when I get the time (like this week-end), I will elaborate on the paragraph when I type it. I'll have three pages minimum for a new chapter.

Writing is a lot of work, but i find it very satifying. I love the corrections. I love rewritng. I love the idea of making my works better than they were.

All this work, and when its published, no one may never read it. LOL I exppect a modest seller. Something to warrant me publishing again. I'll always write. Publishing is another world.

Published author is cool.

Martin Luther King Day

It's a holiday for my job, but its so much more than a parade. Can you imagine, that at one point many families could not, and did not have equal rights to whites in this country. It was acceptable to have racist attitudes. It was acceptable to have people of color trampled on. It's patronizing because our ancestors were brought over to the states as slaves. No records of their family and pasts. Family members sold and treated like cattle.

Imagine the separate but equal bs that lived until Martin Luther King's time. His speeches were more than inspiring, they united people. Gave us an intelligent voice. People of Color are people. We want to live, learn, grow. All of the injustice done to our people. It's so easy to sweep under a rug, but I say you have to know where you come from before you get somewhere.

To all my beautiful people of every color. Remember your roots, and these few words.

You were not made for nothing. Get up and do something good with your beautiful life.
Believe in yourself. If you don't believe in you, who will?
Whatever you want out of life, you will work for it. All work ain't bad. All work isn't unworthy. All work ain't easy.
Have faith in God. He will deliver you from your woes. He will vanquish you enemies. He will provide you with support.

Peace,

Stacy

Catching Up

Did most of my assignments for classes today. I also decided I needed to cook. Steak and fries today. Was going to make brocholli, but i will do that for tomorrow's dinner. Wanted to watch a movie, but I have finish the last bit of a project for class.

A New Picture

I have another spirngtime picture. It makes me feel good to look at it.

Ahhh Silence

I got some sleep this morning!!!!!! I got a call from the apt mngr, asking me if the noise was still going on. I told her it was silent (which it was). I am glad she called.

Yesterday before work I did deliver my log to the apt mngr. I told her I need my sleep. She said she would sent another warning to the apt. It's a three strikes thing. I really hate for someone to have thier lease terminated, but the neighbor has to understand that they have to respect that they don't live in a vacum. How I miss living in a house. I didn't have that drama.

Someone asked me how loud was the music. The sound conducted through my mattress. The bass was so loud, I head it in my living room. It was louder than my tv. It took over my appartment. That's too loud.

A few people warned me about knocking on doors. In spite of the fact that I thought I was being courteous, I was told the neighbor could call the appt mngr and say it was harrasment. No more door knocking for me. A few peeps said let the manager resolve it all.

More Noise

This is pure spite. Neighbor has had music going on since 7:58 today (its now 10:31). Keeping a log today of all this foolishness. I called the apptartment manger this morning agin. Later I will turn in this log to the appt manager. This is beyond out of contol. I really wanted to sleep this moning. I will let the manager know exactly how I feel about this in person.

I don't care if the neighbor wants to listen to music. I don't want to hear it though. I shouldn't have to hear it. I need to sleep, and I have the right to have my appt as quiet as I need it to be.

Noise, Noise, Noise

Yesterday was also another day of the neighbor cranking up the music. Enbough was totally enough. I called the appartment manager to have them resolve this issue. I told a friend about this. He said don't knock on doors anymore. Actually several friends said to call the appt manager. Good advice. I am amazed though, since my neighbor knew the music was obnoxiously loud.

Love and Life

Watched Divorce Court today. It was interesting. A woman was truly jealous of her stepdaughter. At the end of the show, all she did is complain that her stepdaughter got more child support than her children. I know some people can be bitter with the ex, but the child was the source of her contention. She complained heavily, while crying. It wasn't even about her children need. It was about the stepdaughter got more than my kids. Love and life. Makes me happy for what I have. That's a state of misery I never want to go through. How can anyone be married to someone so blatantly resentful of your child?

Last night at work was busy. I tried to get all my work done. Co-worker was ill. it made closing the place a lot harder. I literally went through all my tasks trying to resolve it all without neglecting anything. of course, one can't watch the desk, close out the desk and several rooms at once. I was so busy. made sure to send an email to everyone letting them know that I was flying solo. if I missed something it was truly an oversite, and not neglect.

Digital Camera images

I have some photos I took a while back with my digital camera. I did these in the spring time. This image of a flower caught my eye today.

I love taking photographs. I have to remind myself to visit more of savannah, and allow myself to take in the sites. I can start my own memories.

New Pix Time

I took this picture around Christmas, at my mom's home. As usuall, camera phones have horrible resolution. Decided to add a watercolor effect onto the image. I like it a lot.

Rough Night

Most of the cold has left me. I'm keeping up with my vitamins, and drinking juice and water. I am not fully over it yet. It's getting on my nerves. Also the temperature in the building shifts. My area is near the door. Every person who enters gives me a taste of the chilly weather. The break room is freezing. When I check the floors, the third floor has the AC blasting. This can't help my cold.

Was ready to go last night. I'm still not used to the hours shift. I think that's wearing on me. I however made it through last night. I am positive that I can make it through the week. Promised myself to relax while I am not at work.

Turn Of Events

After respnding to a comment, I decided that this action I have decided was worth posting. I am going to start reading my bible more, and devoting more time to spiritual growth. Here's the reason why:

Of late I have seen some very tacky, and piss-poor politicing going on around me. I have seen some back-biting over foolishness. Simple things that can be resolved with communication. I am making it my mission to have the power to not simply ignore foolishness, but overcome it. When I come to work, I want my mind, body and soul to override all that is ill with the world. I will not live my life gritting my teeth about the job I am working. The job itself is not hard, but rather ugly because so some peoplke's actions. People don't know how to act.

I'm working on me. I'm making positive changes with me. I know change isn't easy. I have to do something about the bad vides. That stuff makes me ill thinking about it.

God Bless,

---Stacy

First WeeK of Classes

The new quarter starts! That and my shift changes. Classes begun. Its been a rough transition. I don't mind, but I also had to make up a day at work so I have one day off the week, and I have to go do my homework. I thought about cooking tonight. I want a stir fry tonight, since I have some chicken breasts in the fridge. That's a stop at the grocery store. Some vegtables would do well. I wonder if I can find fresh bean sprouts?

Went to the bookstore during lunch yesterday. Let me tell you, the line was long, and didn't seem to move for a good while. I got lucky. I got an employee discount, so that was sooooo good for me. I think next quarter I will go a week before classes start to pick up my books. I got no food to eat. On my way back to work, I made a quick start to Starbucks, got some hot chocolate and a slicke of lemon loaf cake. I did get to nibble on something.

Neighbor likes loud music during the morning. Too early. People are trying to sleep. How many times I got to knock on someone's door and tell them to turn the music down. Once I heard the music all through my appartment. Next time I am calling the appartment manager. I am spent on this mess.

Had ideas for my novel. Will write them out later tonight after I do mky HW and have dinner.

Better Year!

Oh, Drama.

I wish I could leave it behind, but other people have it. I am avoiding them like the plague. These are people I know, and they have deeper issues. I can't stand with that.

I promise myself to do better with classes. There are no obstacles. I have a class in vector art (Illustrator software). I will be on track for that.

Happy New Year!!!!

I'm still under the weather, but I did want to wish all a Happy New Year. Another year we've made it though all the ups and down. Thank God for all blessings and the strength.

Before I got ill, I did manage some rewrites of my novel. All I can say is once the fever hit, I couldn't do much constructive thinking. I was eating soup all week. BTW I need to microwave my soup. I thought I turned off a pot and burnt my soup last night.

Today is oatmeal. It was a pleasant change. Still not sure if I want to cook today. I was all up for baked chicken and wild rice, but don't have the energy.