It's Spring!

At least I think it is by the temperatures lately and the fact that a thunderstorm is about to roll through. . .April Showers Bring May Flowers!

OK, OK, OK. . .I'm a day early!

Since it feels like spring, I decided that I needed to look more like spring!

So, a few more highlights have found a home in my hair. . .They are slightly lighter than the ones that already had residency and it definitely makes me look like I've been in the sun a lot! I also got rid of the red tint so my base color is very close to my natural color - makes it look a bit better (less noticeable) when the roots start growing!

Namaste.

Purple

I've been attracted to purple lately. Not sure exactly why, but it is currently my reality.

>My profile on myspace is done up in black and purple!
>My newly remodeled half-bath is purple & black (my computer room is green, purple & black).
>My nails are currently painted a light lavender.
>The cards I am making for an event in April are 'Almost Amethyst' and 'Vintage Violet' (Stampin' Up).

So, I decided to do a bit of research on purple.
Did you know that porphyrophobia means an irrational fear of the color purple?

From about website:
Royalty and Spirituality: Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color.

Nature of Purple: Purple has a special, almost sacred place in nature: lavender, orchid, lilac, and violet flowers are often delicate and considered precious. Because purple is derived from the mixing of a strong warm and strong cool color it has both warm and cool properties. A purple room can boost a child's imagination or an artist's creativity. Too much purple, like blue, could result in moodiness.

Culture of Purple: The color of mourning for widows in Thailand, purple was the favorite color of Egypt's Cleopatra. It has been traditionally associated with royalty in many cultures. Purple robes were worn by royalty and people of authority or high rank. The Purple Heart is a U.S. Military decoration given to soldiers wounded in battle.

Using Purple: Deep or bright purples suggest riches while lighter purples are more romantic and delicate. Use redder purples for a warmer color scheme or the bluer purples to cool down.

Namaste.

I Hate Being Sick. . .

I don't think you want the details. . .
It's not pleasant. . .
I really act dopey when I take this much medicine. . .

Namaste.

How Well Do You Know Me?

I found a fun survey called "Who Knows Me The Best".
Well, it should be fun to see how well everyone does anyway. . .Was a little challenging to create the questions. :)

I would expect MommyMarie and Egypt to score pretty high with N2, Nickey and Lexismoo hot on their tails. But who knows if I came up with hard questions that only MommyMarie knows. :)

If you don't know me personally (thanks for dropping by!), this may give you some insight about me that you may not know otherwise.

http://www.testriffic.com/friendtest/2893757

I have the quiz leader board posted on myspace that shows scores if anyone takes it. . .
If a lot of people humor me (or non-myspace people), I will post a status here as well.
(NOTE: I'm feeling a bit blah for some reason - so humoring me would be a good idea).

Namaste.

Seriously. . .

Ever heard the expression: "Living out of my car" ?
I think that I've even said it myself on occasion. . .

Never thought I'd see an example of someone that could seriously be living out of their car!

Yep - I see what could be a pantry, a part of a bathroom vanity and even a closet!
Does the closet double as the bed or is that hiding in the trunk?

NOTE: The car was not decorated simply to be featured on this blog (I didn't even take the pics) - it truly looks like this everyday. Don't believe me? Come visit me at work. . .The car will be in the parking lot somewhere.

Namaste.

Itching For A Change. . .

Not sure what. Not sure why. BUT, I am wanting to make some changes. . .

Yes, I know - I've already changed so much of myself that most people don't recognize me.
I just redid my myspace profile (black and purple are the colors of the day!).
I have almost turned over my entire warddrobe.

I'm not really sure if I'm wanting to change an aspect of my life, a physical characteristic or something as simple as just rearranging furniture.

I just know that I'm itching for a change!

Namaste.

Random

I realized today that my blog roll didn't reflect the sites that I frequent.
I updated it with a few of them. . .

I was looking at my calendar today and realized that most of my weekends between now and the end of April are pretty full. This is a problem how? Because I want to go dancing!!! Hard to do that when you are already scheduled to be someplace else. I've been having lots of fun getting out on the town and am kinda bummed that my options are pretty limited.

I saw a graphic for myspace today that said: "All I want is for one guy to prove to me that they're NOT all the same." For some reason, I really liked that quote - but it didn't work on my page. I know that many men could come back with the same saying about women. My response - I am proud of the fact that I am unique and do not fall into most of the female stereotypes!

Namaste.

Thoughts Running Around In My Head. . .

I know that I have said this before, BUT. . .I am blessed.

I have an awesome life.

I have a wonderful group of family and friends.

I am grateful for my health, my home and my paycheck.

I feel honored that I am approachable when I'm out dancing (and that I have pics to remember).

I LOVE LIFE!

Namaste.

Things I Heard Today. . .

'You went from attractive to stunning.'

'Your outside now matches your personality. . .WOW!'


Damn, I love life!

Namaste.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

I am American. . .
My family has been in America for many generations. My ancestry is truly that of a Melting Pot - a little of everything.

Having said that - I can trace about seven branches of me mum's family back to the homeland of Ireland (the first coming over the ocean in 1730). So, I firmly believe that I am first American, second Irish.

Here's just a bit of information on this wonderful day.
I would research more, but I have some celebrating to get ready for. . .Gonna get some green beer!

Why Saint Patrick's Day?

Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.

In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!

Namaste.