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Ink in Faded Hues My aspirations, triumphs, and failures. Life is a beautiful mess! ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ~All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.~ T.E. Lawrence ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** This is me, for those of you who wondered! 
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 Thanks, Mara, for the new catch phrase. That's right up there with "why so seeerrriousss?"  For those of you who haven't seen The Dark Knight, I highly suggest you do! Best movie I've seen in decades!I haven't been blogging much. Then again, I haven't been writing much of anything. I think it's the spring fever. That or it could be SOMEONE (who shall remain nameless) got me hooked on those dang Hatchlings over on Facebook. I've been like a mad woman over there hoarding eggs. I'm bound and determined to find the moon and stars one. I mean...it has RAE written all over it! I feel like Smeagol trying to track down his preciousssss. It's minesssss! Givess it to usss! *ahem* Sorry. That said, I did at least make my monthly contribution. If you want to take a looksie, here it is:
Reviews would be much appreciated.  I'm currently working outside my normal genre (gods, I'm starting to wonder what that even is anymore) and penning out another contest entry. It's a serious addiction, these contests. *nods* I have a few stories I want to submit to the Reader's Digest Competition this year and The Writer's Bump opened up a contest with some great prizes as well. They will forever hold a special place in my heart, right along side WDC. What's new in your writing worlds? Have any items you would like to share or any great ideas hounding you to the end of the Earth and back? Oh yes, let's not forget who is on tonight. Oh me, oh my. *squirms in my seat* This looks like the best episode yet! 9 p.m. EST on Fox! ((shameless plug for my favorite Chef)) Best wishes and happy writing! |
| ::Warning mini rant:: What the heck is wrong with people? I swear some people have no manners or no conscience. My blood is nearing boiling point. List of things irking Adriana: 1. People that don't say thank you. Is it really that hard? Can people honestly not spare two seconds to type out two words? I'm sick of it. Don't take random acts of kindness for granted. If you do, don't expect them to happen again. At least not from me. 2. People that claim to be broke and ask for help when they obviously have more than enough. This goes for the people driving Ecalades and Range Rovers that panhanndle on the corner by WalMart. It also goes for people here on WDC who take advantage of others by pleading for donations and help...and then proceed to go on major shopping sprees. Don't take advantage of others kindness and generousity. Man this burns my butt! I enjoy helping others out when in need. I've been there. However, DON'T think that people on WDC are here to fund your addiction to auctions, raffles, etc. If your group or contest is having difficulties, and you are out spending hundreds of thousands of gps everyday, mayhap you should consider tightening your purse strings. People do notice, trust me. 3. My muse. What the flub? I don't know what he is up to, but he's driving me insane. Pick a dang story and stick with it! Can we PLEASE finish the entry we have going for Short Shots? Please? 4. America's health care system Things have gone downhill. At least in my state. It's a sad, sad thing when people can't get the tests or health care they need because their finances are tight or they don't have insurance. I guess if you are in that boat, your life and health aren't worth a damn in the system's eyes. Bullshit. What the hell is going on here? What are people supposed to do? For a family of 5 to qualify for any kind of medical assistance here, they have to have a combined yearly income of 25,000 or less! For 5? WHO can live on that and HOW? Arrrrrggggghhh. It's time to just take me out back and shoot me like Old Yeller. It would be cheaper and much more humane to me in the long run. 5. Rice Crispy Treats Nuff said. ::end rant:: |
| Not too much going on today. Despite being decently warm, the weather is kind of blah and making me sleepy. Spent most of the weekend watching movies and cooking. I don't even remember what all we watched, so they couldn't have been that good. My mom made some homemade squash soup and bread that my dad dropped off yesterday. That was devine! I will have to get the recipie off of her. Thank you mom and dad! Anyway, I wanted to pose a question. Some food for thought. Writing is writing, so this is for all stories, poems, blogs, etc. What are your views on prompts? Initially, I scoffed at the idea. They seemed like a way to limit a writer's creativity and options. Now, a year later, I scour the site for good ones. It's like I can't get enough! I find them a refreshing break and hunger for the challenge they offer. Maybe it's all a matter of perspective, but I was just wondering what others thought on the matter. Best wishes and happy writing! |
| After spending a really long night in the ER, I'm tired and hungry, but I'm still here. Chest still hurts, but the numbness in my face has abated some. They did another EKG, blood work, a Cat scan on my head and thankfully it wasn't a stroke that I had Thursday night. No brain tumors etc, that showed up on that. That's the good news. The bad news is they still aren't exactly sure what is going on, but as far as they can tell, I don't have any clots, tumors, or infections of any kind. I go back to my doctor Monday and am supposed to schedule an MRI. Yippie. Hopefully that comes back with some answers, at least that is their hope. It was an interesting stay. My mom, dad, and J all piled into the room with me and needless to say they were obnoxious in their attempts to make me laugh. Dr. Gary Richarson is absolutlely the best. He's the same one I had Tuesday and this man is so kind with the bedside manner of a saint. Really great doctor and comforting. As scared as I was he managed to get me to stop shaking and relax a little. He promised me we would get to the bottom of this. So, that's all I have to go on right now. In other news, I got a start to my short shots entry going and I'm hoping to get somewhere with that over the weekend. I really want to go see Watchmen, but somehow I don't think that's going to happen. The weather is really nice here, warm and breezy with a hint of sunshine...so maybe I will take my laptop down to the Lock and enjoy the scenery there. I hope you all have a great weekend full of inspiration, creativity and happiness. Best wishes |
| My doctor didn't know what to think given my history and my family's. Poor guy. My family doctor passed away last summer so this guy winds up getting me thrown into his lap right int the thick of things. At first he was thinking I tore my esophagus and gave me this NASTY concoction called a GI Cocktail. Oh man. That thing was bitter and disgusting and it burned like a SOB going down. It numbed my lips, tongue and throat to the point that swallowing was hard and I think I started to drool a little. However my chest pain was still the same...so it was a no go on GERD or a tear. I did tell him that thing would have been awesome if I had a sore throat though and that made him laugh. So, they are thinking with my Factor V and history that it's a blood clot somewhere in my system. He sent me over to the hospital to get my blood work done and the next step is a C-scan. However, while I was getting my blood work done, they wanted to wheel me back into the ER and admit me. That wasn't really going to work for me considering my mom was here and I thought this would just be a routine check-up....so I politely refused. So there it is. I really don't know much more than I did except they pretty much ruled out GERD or acid reflux being the cause. I'm waiting on test results and trying to avoid going back to the ER as much as possible. It still hurts, but heck, I'm alive and breathing and that's really all any of us can ask for. I'll keep you all updated as much as possible. For now, I'm off to try and keep my mind off things and write. Best wishes and happy writing. |
My nerves are shot. As exhausted as I am, I couldn't sleep last night. Between the doctor's appointment today and worrying about a million other things like anthologies and contest entries, I'm a wee bit frazzled. Nix that, I'm downright scared. Even if the burns all turn out to be healing okay, I'm still in for it. they're going to want to schedule a battery of tests to determine what's causing my chest pains, which is exactly why I didn't want to go to the doctor in the first place. My mom told me they are probably going to want to take a peek down my throat with a camera if they thing my esophogas is eroded.  That thought alone has me shaking. I'm just hoping that is what the problem is and it's not a blood clot or a problem with my heart. I guess my grandfather had a massive heart attack at 35. Meh...So in other news, I want to thank everyone who has been purchasing tickets for the raffle! And a huge thank you to Kathleen, Mara, and Scott for nominating "Daddy" and giving it such a pretty awardicon! And the reviews, and the MB! I'm still annoyed by some of the backhanded things going on elsewhere. People not fullfilling packages they promise to others, or making the payments for them....others griping about WDC in general to the point where they make "better" places to be, yet here they are....still lurking...still complaining. It's pathetic. I guess some people feel the only form of exercise they need is running down others and pushing their luck.  So uhm, yeah. I have an idea brewing for the Short Shots contest this month. Entering the official site contests has become a bit of an addiction for me now. I get like a kid on Christmas morning when I see they are being updated and know the new round is about to start!  Seriously...I bounce around in my seat. I really like the picture prompt for this month too. It gives me a chance to play with the muses that have been pestering me for a while without totally straying away from "Compassion". It's like a nice little vacation from THAT world.Okay..back to stressing about the doctor. I'm starting to get the shakes and feel an anxiety attack creeping in. Time to go relax in the tub. I hope you all have a wonderful day. |
That's how I spent my Sunday. After having a thing of near boiling oil explode over my hand, I have 2nd and mild 3rd degree burns. It's mostly my middle finger which amuses me because it's now sticking straight up all the time. The good news is they don't think I'll need any skin grafts, but I go to the doctor tomorrow to be sure and to have my ECG reading evaulated. Their tenative diagnosis of my chest pains is gastroesophagal reflux disease. They sent me home with a 10 day RX for Nexium until they figure it out. $114 bucks for 10 pills! 10!  If that IS the case, I'm going to end up living on the poor farm, because it's a life long thing. BAH.In the meantime, I'm also on antibiotics and wicked pain killers for the burns. They gave me a nice numbing topical cream to use to ease the pain and prevent infection too. This bandaging job makes me look mummy-ized. My wallet is empty...my finger hurts like hell, and typing is a painful, awkward, and arduous task. So If I am a little slow to respond or review, please bear with me. If I'm loopy, please chalk it up to the pain killers and not airheadedness. Life can try to knock me down, but it's not taking me out! And not away from WDC. I'll just chicken peck and be goofy. Sooo, how was your weekend? |
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| That's right, I said ain't. Put the red pencils of doom away because it's my blog and it's stayin'! I'm fighting a headache and the weather outside is complete and total CRAP, but I'm telling you what...nothing is going to get me down today. Last night, after getting into a row with my neighbor, which I will explain later, I laughed so hard with my sister I thought I was gonna die, and then we watched Hell's Kitchen together on the phone. I can't believe that moron served the lettuce core with the salad! Where do they FIND these idiots? Ohh and the previews for next week...omg. This ought to be the best episode ever. All I can say is Robert has some GALL to moon that man. I'm not sure he'll survive that decision, but hey! It will make for amusing times for the rest of us.My mom is so funny. We were talking about the show this morning and I was telling her how I would die of fright if I got drug back into some isolated corner by Chef like Robert does. *snorts* She interrupts my "die of fright" to say I'd be back there taking my clothes off! As IF! Not on National TV, Mom! Come on, you raised me with a little more class than that!Speaking of conversations, I had a great one with my sister last night. She was trying to make me laugh to keep my temper in check. So we started talking about people we knew over the years. We got on the subject of Mark somehow and his "slipping into the darkness and watering orchids with his tears." Now, mind you, this guy was a nutjob and a major thorn in both of our sides. After he screwed up royally, he ticked her off and hunted me to the ends of the earth and back. So, we laughed about his trademark line he used to say constantly in some pathetic bid to guilt me into loving him or something...and then.... Me: "I didn't think I was EVER going to get rid of him! Mara: "I KNOW!" *laughter* "I didn't think you were either." Me: "I swear, he was like having something with no cure. Like...like herpes or something. Everything is going fine and then BOOM, you get a painful flareup." *hysterical laughter on her end* Me: "It was embarrassing." Mara: *laughs and laughs and says something I can't decipher* Me: "What?" Mara: "How do you do it? Everytime! You get these nice, seemingly PERFECT guys and you turn them into stalking maniacs!" Me: "I don't KNOW!" (it's an exasperated whine) Mara is in stitches now. She's laughing so hard I can barely make out her next words. "It's a gift TT." That makes me laugh....hard. "It's a gift?" I laugh more. "Gee thanks! I am so blogging this." Mara: *dying now and choking* "Oh good! You can tell everyone how you turn great men into raving maniacs and how you are so mean you make John Malkovich cry!" I can't breathe now. I'm laughing too hard. The mere thought of making John Malkovich cry is too much for me. After a minute I regain my senses and pause. "So...uhhm...TT?" Mara: "Yeeesss?" Me: "Since I have this 'gift' does that mean if I DID go on Helll's Kitchen that Ramsey would stalk me?" I chew my lip. THAT is a scary, scary thought. Mara pauses for a second. she seems to be thinking. When she seapks, there's amusement in her voice. "You could only hope TT!" After that, I no longer wanted to make my white trash neighbors pack up and move to the Jerry springer show where they belong. So anyway, today I became officially published for the very first time here. http://writersbump.weebly.com/  I'm waiting to hear if I made the cuts for an anthology that will come in actual book form. Life is good. My parents aree coming over Sunday for dinner. I can't wait. My sister is coming next month. I can't wait.Only 750 more tickets to reach my goal for the raffle. Come on people! I can't wait! Oh and that piece of detritus next door who thought she could mess with my family is going to get a rude surprise from my buddies on the local PD. I can't wait! I have thick skin. I don't rile easy on a personal level at ALL, but drag my family into something and then, my friend, we have issues. I hope she enjoys her end.Okay...enough blathering for the day. Have a wonderful weekend.  Best wishes and happy writing! |
| I need it and I need it now! I'm looking forward to another busy day. Sometime, I need to squeeze in a fair amount of writing and purge this short story festering inside me. The idea struck last night as I was trying to sleep and sank its teeth in....or maybe that was the cat. Despite cramps and a basic lack of sleep, I'm feeling pretty darn good today! Ooh and muh favorite Chef is on tonight.  I watched 3 episodes from the first season this week. Of course I kept squeezing the arm of the couch in a fit of excitement and well...just over all girly delight. Those high pitched squeaks weren't me though....we must have mice. *nods* I decided that I have to go back to L.A. this year. As much as I hate Hollywood and all the traffic, I must. And I must not squeeze Chef the way I do the couch. I'd break him.  Oh and on the way I want to stop by Vegas again and see Chriss Angel's show with the Cirque de Soel OO and boogie board down in Carlsbad, CA. I LOVE the beaches there.LOL well there you have it. I went off on another rambling tangent and really said nothing at all. If you have a moment, please stop by the
Tickets are relatively cheap considering the prizes and I'd love you forever if you stop by and show some support. Since I'm not asking for donations, I'd like to sell at least 1000 tickets. This is my first raffle and I only have 800 more to go to meet my goal. **insert cute pleading face here** Best wishes and happy writing! |
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