people people 

coachellaaaaaaa 

all good things come to an end

I will be home tonight, returning to the chaos and confusion I have learned to call home - for now! I need some help from the cosmos to get my ass moving, but even though the continuing on with my 'mission' is not quite my first choice. I think it's safe to assume that the cosmos have something to do with keeping me put for the time being.

Coachella rocked me silly, I had SOOOOOOOO much fun you have no idea!( I also have more pikchers to post) And damnit Mig, I totally missed Cafe Tacuba and I was wondering how that was possible - thing is that wilco and weezer came on after the other and we just stuck around (yeah I know, weezer is so-so, which makes me stupid - I shoulda checked the schedule better! grrrr) Ya'll wanna go next year?!?! :)

awwww 

sister and brother 

just a pic 

hellooooo 

adios, arrivederci, sayonara, adieu, auf wiedersehen, au revoir

in about 40 minutes I will be stepping out the door and driving off into the sunset... 'cept the weather is foul and it's freezing out so I might possibly be driving off into plain fog! But hey, somewhere in that fog lies the Denver Intl. Airport and if we find it, that's where I am going! Yes boys and girls, I have been invited to attend a great music festival in Coachella, CA ( www.coachella.com ) and get this... I didn't even have to sleep with the guy!! :D - hmmm I'm thinking maybe there's a hint of bitterness somewhere in that... heee heee.

So anyway, I will be back in about a week and HOPEFULLY have a string of pics and interesting blogging to accompany them. I'm a little nervous, with good reason, but I think all in all it will be a blast.

Fare thee well

The ship is sailing and the wind blows free

Altea is turning into a little person!!

awww 

She once was just a little glob of cuteness, now she is indeed becoming a tiny human being!

I think she has my legs ;)

see what I mean?

is this helpful? let me know.

Ahoy there, me hearties!

arrrrrr! can't believe it! we only have ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DAYS left till International Talk Like a Pirate Day!! Ok all, together now... arrrrrrr!

...sigh...

it's hard to blog when days seem to morph into being one and the same. that reason, and also that I've been busier, have kept me "finger tied" just when I had a spare moment. the damn machine does have this horribly addictive pull to it, but more often than not I find myself getting lost (which is fine) and wasting time (not so fine) - so i've been taking active steps to find other means of getting lost in my own little world without the aid of highspeed internet and I feel better! still need more ideas and will power!

if I'm gone for a bit that's ok! I will be back!

Finished!

come now ya'll, show some love! comments! comments! comments!

it's in the stars....

yeah, this is a little bit mean, BUT a little bit funny too ;)

...sigh...

feels like a lazy summer day today. birds are singing, sun is shining, cool breeze blowing... now I just need me a wind-chime, a rocking chair, cold beer and some good company.

Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Those days of soda and pretzels and beer (low-carb of course :P)
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
You'll wish that summer could always be here

today I miss EVERYONE!

humm di dumm

WHAT TREE DID YOU FALL FROM?
Find your birthday and then find your tree. This is really cool and somewhat accurate, also in line with Celtic astrology.
Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree
Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 (only) -Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 -Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree
YOUR TREE
( in alphabetical order)
Apple Tree (the Love) -- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate partner.

Ash Tree (the Ambition) -- extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.

Beech Tree (the Creative) -- has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).

Birch Tree (the inspiration) -- vivacious, attractive, elegant,friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

Cedar Tree (the Confidence) -- of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

Chestnut Tree (the Honesty) -- of unusual stature, impressive, well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.

Cypress Tree (the Faithfulness) -- strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.

Elm Tree (the Noble-mindedness) -- pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey,honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor,practical.

Fig Tree (the Sensibility) -- very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, a social butterfly, great sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, has artistic talent and great intelligence.

Fir tree (the Mysterious) -- extraordinary taste, handles stress poorly, loves anything beautiful, can become depressed at times, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them as well as helping strangers, rather modest, hard worker, talented, unselfish, few sexual relationships, many friends, doesn't want foes, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree (the Extraordinary) -- charming, sense of humor, very demanding but can also be very understanding , knows how to make a lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.

Hornbeam Tree (the Good Taste) -- of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

Lime Tree (the Doubt) - intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal.

Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) -- no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

Oak Tree (the Brave) -- robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.
Olive Tree (the Wisdom) -- loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

Pine Tree (the Peacemaker) -- loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low self-esteem, needs affection and reassurance.

Poplar Tree (the Uncertainty) -- looks very decorative, talented, not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

Rowan Tree (the Sensitivity) -- full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree (the Passion) -- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

Weeping Willow (the Melancholy) - likes to be stress-free, loves family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others laugh.

....set

....in

....stone

and i really *heart* my cargo pants...

wicked winter

Today we got ourselves nicely snowed in, how ironic! Yesterday it was a sizzling 65 degrees (sizzling as we can expect in April that is - though I actually did slightly burn whilst I was romping around in next to nothing summer attire, soaking up the sun. Ok I'm lying there. My left ARM showed a hint of pinkness as I spent a good chunk of the day driving all around Denver, but my point is... well you're smart enough I'm sure)

Snow is quite the deceiver! It looks all pretty outside the window, from the comfort of a centrally heated town house, but boy oh boy I almost lost my nose to frost bite as I ventured out to dutifully capture quite possibly the last of the winter whiteness on my little digi-cam. The poor thing! Even in the amount of time it takes to take a picture, a layer of snow would gather on top and I'd have to keep blowing it off. I hope my camera won't hold a grudge, I've heard tales of them doing so, but I couldn't resist. I've learned something about myself from this day, I hate hate hate extreme weather! My feet were cold, my nose was cold, my ears were cold, my feet were cold, my my tail was cold (yeeeaaah ok, taking quotes from "101 Dalmations" = a little too much time spent with kiddos, I'm thinking) I don't like being cold and have decided that wherever my home ends up being, it will NOT be in a "wonderous wintry land" as that's an entirely over-rated description in my opinion. I guess I got spoiled having grown up in PERFECT CLIMATE HARARE where it's never too hot, and never too cold. You may need a light sweater in the winter and you'll never use air conditioning in the summer. How pleasant. But yes, as pleasant as it was Zimbabwe did spoil me and spoil me rotten:

1. grew up with servants: never had to clean my room, do the dishes, my laundry, the result: a very undomesticated specimen
2. drugs and alcohol readily available and cheap from a young age, the result: inability to not overspend at a bar :)
3. perfect climate, the result: lack of ability (desire more like) to adapt to imperfect climates.
4. a country with (at the time) little to no crime - the result: I'm possibly a little too overconfident, fearless and daring.

but it's aaaaaaaaall I'm gonna go get me something hot to drink and a good movie!! wooooooh!