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Getting Back In the Saddle Again

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Ok. So I cancelled on my date. Let me explain why.

Since I left Chef, I’ve had a few guys interested in me. On the one hand, it is rather refreshing after being cheated on to know that I

Pretty close.

Pretty close.

don’t actually have to spend the rest of my life alone if I don’t want to. But, on the other hand, I’m not feeling like I can trust the male gender at the moment, or myself for that matter, so I get in these situations that seem like I can handle them, and then bail right at the last-minute. Like tonight.

I was talked into using Match.com at first, but let’s just say there is one word I use to describe the guys I met from there — Liars. I ran into some disturbing trends. For instance,

a) Don’t post pictures of yourself that are 20 years old. Seriously? Did you think I wouldn’t notice?

b) Who is the guy you posted pictures of? Your brother? Why? Any chance I could meet him?

c) You’re married? Did you actually read my profile, or did you just look at the picture?

d) You said you owned a ranch. I don’t think working at the stockyards counts. Hey, at least you have a job. That’s an improvement from the last three guys.

Yep. I discontinued that line of dating. Then, I got set up on some blind dates. I’m kind of offended by what my friends think I’d be attracted to. Seriously. And then there was the client’s brother that I met this week. He is a nice man, reasonably attractive, and I don’t want to date him. But he’s had such a run of bad luck lately, I didn’t want to hurt his feelings by saying no. So I said yes. Then I cancelled at the last-minute. I hate to do that, but I tried to tell him I wasn’t ready to date!

I know. I suck.

– Bird

 

Bugletto – She Will Not Be Ignored

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I love technology. Lately, because we’re sick of the limited selections on television, we signed up for Netflix. We got a free month, and frankly it’s worth the $8.00 a month to me. Yes, a lot of the stuff is old, but the selection is cool.

I am an insomniac to a huge degree, and I will fall asleep, wake up, fall asleep, wake up..all night long. So, I find myself watching old series on Netflix throughout the night. And because you have to be logged onto the internet to use Netflix, a lot of my friends/family think that I’m actually on the computer all night long. Bug was one of those people. Being in Japan, she is on a whole crazy time line I’m not on. She’s asleep when my day is just starting, and going to work as I get ready for bed. And, as a further mind twister, she’s always one day ahead of us which I try not to figure out because I just know I’ll grow a tumor in my brain if I think about it too much. :-)

Yesterday was a hard day, because of the whole breaking away from the past thing, and I was a tiny bit sad about it. Nothing like the past, but still, I hate when I’m forced to walk away from problems that by my very nature, I want to help with. It blows, but that’s life, right?

Then, I saw this up on the screen, and I’ve been laughing ever since:

LOL..Bug won’t be ignored.

Evidently, Bug, who wasn’t brought into the loop about our recent subscription to Netflix, thought that we were ignoring her calls…(Note: Please note the times that she was calling and we weren’t answering). Finally, she sent us the Big Message:

I WILL NOT BE IGNORED

Lol…Oh Lord, how I love my kids!!

Meet the Bugletto. She will not be ignored.

– Bird

 

 

Planting Disinformation – It Isn’t Just For The Mafia Anymore

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Years ago, the president of the motorcycle club, who is no longer in it, told me that one way the club finds leaks in it is by putting out disinformation and see who starts

Are they coming to get me?

talking about it. I’m thinking that the club just tried that on me yesterday. Oh, please. 

The old president of this state had his issues, but one thing I’ll always appreciate is that he was a good leader of people, and I’m sure glad I listened to him when he talked. For almost 15 years, he had been very successful in keeping drug problems at bay, and this was a very clean bunch of members. Boy, things took a bad turn in the small amount of time he’s been gone!!

Yesterday, Chef sent me a text informing me that he’d been kicked out of the club. I didn’t respond at first because he’s said things like this to me in the past, and they were never true. So, of course, I don’t believe him this time either.

After a few fishy texts from him, I simply told him I didn’t believe him. I thought he was just baiting me, and I wasn’t interested. He assured me that he would never bull$#@! about something like that. He just wanted to die. That concerns me, but again, this isn’t the first time I’ve heard this, so I did write back and let him know that I wasn’t happy that this had hurt him, and that even now, God hasn’t forgotten him. Not a word since then.

I hate these stupid little mind games.

Now, of course, it isn’t like I can find out from the Red & Gold nation if he is really out or not. Mainly because, I know about this Disinformation Game they play. So, now I’m torn between worrying about Chef and his state of mind and dealing with this suspicious feeling that they are playing head games with me. Couple that with all the stalking rumors, my public address and description of my car, my phone being tapped, etc., what is a girl to think?

Other than that, though, my kids and I had a really awesome day. Rebekkah got a fantastic job that pays better than  mine does. My son is heading towards rehab, and he’s beside himself excited about pulling his life together. My company, (mainly K, my friend and boss)  keeps blessing me every time I turn around; my doctor says I’m healing up nicely and I go see him tomorrow— he reads my blog!! How flattering!!! And a family that owns a restaurant I frequent here has suggested me using their 30′ trailer when my hotel stay has run out. Seriously. In one day, things seemed to soar.

So, believe me when I say, God doesn’t desert us, and just when things look the darkest, that is when his light shines so brightly. Thanks, Jesus. This has been a really hopeful, wonderful day. I love you!!

One thing about my girls, they don’t like to use public facilities, and Bek had to take a drug test for her new job. It took her about an hour and a half to relax enough to pee in a cup….lol!!!! She finally was able to, but mainly because she was dying for a cigarette and the testing place wouldn’t let her leave the building…LOLOLOL!!

Anyways, I hope every one has a really good day today. I plan on spending my weekend catching up on all of your blogs out there, and want to give you a heartfelt THANK YOU for every prayer, every encouragement, every angry rant, and for just being there for me to vent and cry to. I really do love you guys!!!

– Bird

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Top 10 Things I’m Enjoying About Being Alone Right Now

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QuikTrip

QuikTrip (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The site that a guy made a pass at me and ensured that I was still in the game when I wanted to be. :-) Thanks, Random Guy. It’s a no-go, but you made me feel better.

I’ve been given a lot of advice.

And I value every single word of it, because whether or not I will be able to follow it or not, I know it was given to me because someone cared about what was going on in my life. That is very precious to me. So, today I decided to put into practice one of the tidbits of advice I’d been given. I’m going to write about the things in my life that are going well.

1. I’m all caught up on my shows because I don’t have to share my tv remote with anyone anymore.

2. I haven’t had to watch one single Cops episode all week. This might be what heaven feels like.

3. My bedroom had been blessedly free of gaseous emissions all week. :-) (You guys can be pretty gross. I’m just saying….)

4. I’ve taken many a two-hour bath without anyone pounding on my bathroom door wanting to use the facilities.

5. I eat whatever I want to eat. Chef’s favorite is fried chicken. Fried chicken is my least favorite. :-)

6. The kitchen stays clean because I clean up after myself. As a matter of fact, so does the entire rest of the house.

7. Turns out, I’m less expensive when I’m only paying for myself.

8. I went one whole day without brushing my hair. It is really long, curly, tangley and I just let it fly free and wild. The neighbors looked at me weird when I went outside to check the mail.

9. I’m wearing my oldest, rattiest shirt ever right now, and it feels like the finest silk. It is torn, stained, and about 4 sizes too big. In other words, it is perfect for mourning.

10. A guy hit on me today when I was buying coffee at Quik-Trip. No. I don’t want to date, but it was nice to know I hadn’t lost the ability to be somewhat interesting to the opposite sex.

I think I’m going to make it, guys. Thank you for all of the encouragements, prayers, and general friendship comments. I hope God blesses every single one of you!!

– Bird

Learning From Tom and Katie

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I know Andy Griffith died, and that is super sad news. I loved him in the Andy Griffith Show. He was a class act. But the real news these days is that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting divorced. Color me shocked.   

I stand on one foot when surprised….

Who can forget when Tom declared his love for Katie on the Oprah show?

If Tom and Katie can’t make it, what hope do Chef and I have?? Scientology, Oprah, Italy, stalkers…They had it all!!!

Five years ago, things seemed just awesome in my marriage, but for the extra insurance, I asked Chef to jump on the couch, declaring his love for me.

This was his response:

Well. There is a guy and a couch…that’s about it. And no, this is a re-enactment. Chef would kill me if I put his couch potato pix on the net. :)

Personally, I think he should have just done it…we’d probably not be where we are now….

Unable to get Chef to jump on the couch, I decided to investigate Scientology to see if it was the way to go. It wasn’t. It is a religion based on a science fiction story. There was no way Chef or I could take it seriously. He told me he’d rather go Heaven’s Gate.

At least I know and understand why the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe what they do. Scientology is just too goofy.

And Chef’s preference:

Chef agrees.

Chef decided he didn’t want us to look anything like Tom and Katie. I wonder why….

Say what you want…It was a whole different century the last time Chef and I ran anywhere..

The happy news about all this is that while Tom and Katie have called it quits, Chef and I have not. We’re doing really good these last few days. I’m making no earth-shattering decisions, and I’m wary, but I think it is fair to say that the attitude around this place has changed, and I, for one, am thankful to the Lord for helping us both out.

Things have felt like this:

Get it? Bird and Chef!!!

I’m really happy right now. I love my job… I love the work that I do. I love that I stay busier than I can barely stand, and I’m happy that Chef thinks he wants his marriage to stay in tact, and is willing to work on it. He’s done pretty great the last couple of days. I’m cautiously optimistic.

Hopefully, I will have time to write a serious post this weekend. I know you guys miss my angst!!!

Happy Fourth of July!!! Don’t blow off any fingers!!

– Bird

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