I got good babyholding in today and he barely screamed. He was a bit unhappy that I didn’t know the routine of feeding, burping and feeding some more. I got one good burp from him but that was it. Oh well. I tried. As I told Gal in an email, Duty looks at Peterbella as if he (Peter) holds the secrets to the Universe. It’s really very sweet to see him bonding with the baby in that way. We had a nice brunch out with the family at a restaurant with most excellent and professional waiters. Food was yummy and company was good. All in all, a lovely way to spend Godmommy Round 2 Day. (Miss my Goddaughter of Love especially today.)
“Readings for Hope” is going very well. So far, donations are up to $145! :-) Nice, eh? I am really having trouble putting the offer out to people because I don’t want anyone to think I’m spamming them or anything. Mostly, I’ve sent it to friends and asked if they knew anyone who might be interested, would they please forward. I also am doing a reading for Nancy who runs a wonderful blog that uses an astrological lens to view political happenings. Nancy did an astrological reading for me a few months back and was very interested and curious about what I did and how I did it. (My answer: I take dictation from Spirit Guides. That’s about it. heh) This will be fun! I’m looking forward to it.
That’s all the haps from here. Stopped by the graveyard to say hi to Mom and Grandmom. I did ask Mom why I don’t hear from her much and she spoke to me pretty clearly: “Lisa, I am right here all the time. You just aren’t listening!” heh That’s my mom, alright. I’ll have to tune into her frequency more. Lauren’s frequency is like a pre-set radio station. Mom’s is off the beaten path a bit so I’ll have to work on the tuneage. (Grandma just comes barging in whenever I talk to mediums. That’s always hilarious.)
Happy Mother’s Day to all who share their love and energy with the young ones – kids, pets, whatever shows up in your life.
Sunday Stealing: The Question Meme
01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
Well, *I* think it’s serious but neither Sparkela nor Cookie will return my calls so perhaps I am misguided in thinking this. I’ll let you know later.
02) What was your dream growing up?
To be thin because I believed (mistakenly, as it turns out) that your life is perfect if you are thin.
03) What talent do you wish you had?
I’d love to be able to draw reasonably well. I can barely eke out stick people and have no ability to envision something in my head and bring that vision to life on paper or computer.
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
Well, since you asked, I’d love a cosmo, please. That drink just blots out all the crap in my brain and leaves a nice residue of ahhhhh! for me to enjoy.
05) Favorite vegetable?
I like broccoli. And tomatoes. Corn is nice, too. (Don’t make me choose.)
06) What was the last book you read?
All the way through? That’s a toughie since I read a lot of non-fiction and skim through it for stuff that interests me. It probably was “Breaking Dawn” – the last in the Twilight series.
07) What zodiac sign are you?
See #5? I have trouble deciding things. That makes me a very typical Libra. All about balance, I am.
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
My ears are double pierced but I never wear the second set. No tattoos but contemplating one in memory of my Goddaughter of Love.
09) Worst Habit?
Singing to my pets. I don’t think they are very fond of it. I make up songs about food or walking up the steps or really anything. I’m pretty sure they put up with me for the treats.
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
Do you look anything like David Cook or Hal Sparks? How about Jon Hamm? If so, I might be inclined to pull over.
11) What is your favorite sport?
LOVE hockey! Cannot watch other sports now as they are just too damn slow.
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
I am POP-timistic – mostly optimistic for others but at times pessimistic for myself. If you were to hang out with me, I think you’d find me mostly cheerful and optimistic.
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
I don’t know you but I’m pretty sure I’d look to you to commiserate with me about being stuck.
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
Losing Lauren to cancer. She was like my own child and best friend wrapped into one and while it’s mellowed a bit now, there’s not one damn day I don’t think of her or miss her so. I can’t wait to see her again when I am on the other side.
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
Just one? Hmmmm. I can sleep just fine with four cats sleeping on top of me. In fact, I think I sleep better that way than without them.
16) Do you have any pets?
Currently, we have two cats (Lucie and Sophia) and one (healing up from his April chomp) dog named Max. My kiddies.
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
I’d be very annoyed. First, I don’t know you and second, I really hate visitors – especially drop-in ones. The house is always a dreadful cluttery mess and I don’t want anyone to see that.
18) What was your first impression of me?
Well, you seem nice but a bit nosey.
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
I don’t like clowns overly. And most especially NOT Pennywise. EEK.
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
I’d lose the chubs. Tired, so tired of fighting it.
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
Is it possible to be both? I’d join in on the fun but I’d take pains that we didn’t get in a whole lot of trouble. (There’s that Libran balance thing again.)
22) What color eyes do you have?
The kind that change color if I’m crying or something – they’re mostly hazel/brownish/greenish.
23) Ever been arrested?
No and if I did now it most likely would be for some peace demonstration or something like that.
24) Bottle or can soda?
I think canned soda has a really icky, metallic taste. Much prefer bottles.
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
Pay off my credit card and send money to my Aunties.
26) What’s your favorite place to hang out?
The couch. Isn’t that sad?
27) Do you believe in ghosts?
Without question. Yes, I do. They don’t scare me unless they are demon ones and then I’ll call in the big boys (Archangel Michael and his crew) to do the heavy lifting out of my zone. So far, have not had that experience and don’t want it.
28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Fart around. Write. Read. Pet my kitties. Mostly, fart around.
29) Do you swear a lot?
Depends on where I am and who I am with. You know I feel comfortable with you if the F word comes out.
30) Biggest pet peeve?
People who don’t pay attention. Like those who wait until their groceries are all rung up and bagged before they pull out their checkbook or wallet. Yes, you really do have to pay for all that stuff. I’m the kind of person who has the check all written out ahead of time and/or has my debit card at the ready.
31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
Sweet. (And dorky and 12)
32) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
I do but not the syrupy “Schmoopy” kind of thing. When we first dated, Duty would sit on the same side of the booth with me at restaurants. I hated that. HATED IT. I don’t like feeling all crowded in. But I love when he brings me flowers at work and tries to sneak out or when he does little sweet things.
33) Favorite and least favorite food?
Love mashed potatoes and hate liver (although I’ve never had it. The idea of it grosses me out.)
34) Do you believe in God?
Without question. But not the idea of a God who hands out presents to the good ones or punishes you for some sin you committed. I believe in a Universal oneness and we are all a part of that. There are many, many life paths and lessons along the way and we are infinitely supported by the Universe in learning those lessons. Bottom line – I believe in a force greater than all of us. I see it every single day and I am glad to be a part of it all.
So, yeah. Right before I left, the Universe decided that a doggie named Raine needed a good home and we were, in fact, that home. While I was in Charlottesville, Duty took possession of her and that is as it should be because she’s really for him. I can’t explain how I know it but it’s true. It’s so true that even he admits it. She found him. (And he needs her.)
The reason we call her the PDOL is that Raine had an eye infection and lost her eye to it several years ago. Her official name in the family is “Winky, Pirate Dog of Love” but that takes too long to say so we’ll call her Raine for now. heh
Acclimation is going well so far – the cats are now downstairs but very wary of this big doggie who doesn’t quite look like Max. Max is pretty chill about it all and as long as he gets to sleep, is given various and sundry treats and lovins and pettins, he’s fine with whatever happens.
There’s lots to tell about the weekend workshop but I can’t quite get it into words the way I want to do it justice. It will come, though. We had a great time and met some great people. Remind me to tell you all about Gabriel, the 11 year old son of the guy who gave the training. He made my weekend and helped my inner 12 year old know it’s okay to be free. (More later)
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I am so happy to see the weekend wide open before me. I’m heading to Charlottesville with my seminary/travel buddy Dana to learn all about Wild Earth Animal Essences. Even if the class were a bust, I’d have fun just hanging out with her. She’s about the only person I could allow into my space when we were at the Seminary because she has such a gentle spirit. As I am in tune with the angelic realms, Dana is that in tune with the earth realm and is such a good steward of Mother Earth. She brings a gentle groundedness that is easy for me to be around. It will be a fun weekend.
In other news, my pal Jody left this comment yesterday and I could feel my Angels speaking through her telling me “get on the stick!”:
Okay, I feel like I have to say something about…..SOMETHING. You have an engaging writing style AND you gave me a terrifiic reading. The way you’ll be able to stop doing a job you hate is RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU.
Practically Intuitive, and all that that implies. I don’t believe it’s a matter of MAKING YOURSELF do it. I believe it’s a matter of believing in who you are.
I should know about such things. I can be the most self-sabotaging person in the universe, and I get how frustrating it is. But the bottom-line is this: you have a gift. Now use it.
It’s true that doing this work brings me great fulfillment and joy and while I *think* I have the skills to do this as a profession, she’s right. It’s a matter of *believing* that I do. I best put that intention out there and ask the Universe for all the support it can offer. (And thank you, Jody, for the nudge. As always.)
And now, I *believe* I’ll go get another cup of coffee! Have a good day and a lovely weekend. Welcome back, Gal! I missed you.
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I’d rather stay home and ponder questions of the Universe such as why Miley Cyrus was at the Oscars or was the bra I got for free yesterday a gift from the angels for having been stuck with a new cashier who took 25 minutes (YES, 25 minutes) to ring up two pairs of pants, a shirt and a bra. It wasn’t until I got home that I realized she didn’t ring up the bra. I am open to receiving the gifts of the Universe. (My coach suggested that I work on receiving since I seem to have a problem with that so I gratefully accept the gift of a bra.)
While Gal is over there posting her heart out (I can tell she’s feeling better by sheer volume!), I am stuck in a grumpy rut. Trying on clothes yesterday was a horror show. It reminded me that I best get my ass on track NOW with gym and eating because it ain’t working what I’m currently doing (no gym and eating what-the-fuck-ever). I look and feel hideous. And this with spring/summer on the way, too. Not good, Lisa. Not good at all.
Had an interesting astrology reading yesterday from Nancy over at Starlight Press. At least online, Nancy uses her immense talents by looking at the political climate with an eye toward the astrological energies that are afoot. She’s been quite accurate for many, many years and doesn’t hesitate to speak about the challenges we all face now and in the future. Anyway, I loved talking with her and she filled me in on what the energies are in my chart for the next three years. Again, free will comes into play so nothing is set in stone, but with the exception of something that will slow me down or restrain me from October – most of November, it all is very positive – especially as it relates to my spiritual work. There were more details, of course, but I’ll note for posterity that things seem to bust wide open for me end of 2012 into 2013. Remind me of that, k?
I’m happy to see the advent of spring on the horizon as was everyone else because the whole damn world was out and about yesterday. Stores and roads were packed. The snow is mostly melted on our front porch and I can see the two plants we have there peeping their little heads out asking “Is it safe to come out now??”
Off to shower and head into work. Have a happy day, all!
What a day I’ve had, kids! It helps to get focused early in the morning because I whipped through three readings I had on my To-Do list and did a whole bunch of woo-woo business related stuff. Five hours – just like that. It was great, though. And I got *the most lovely* compliment on a reading I did for someone. It was so touching that it made me cry (but in a good way). I’m going to print it out and put it in my journal for keeps.
Also, new post over on Practically Intuitive about how even intuitives need guidance once in a while.
So, yeah. I promised Gal I’d write a post about the Money Manifesting program I have been doing for the past two months. It was created by Andrea Hess at Empowered Soul. Andrea also created and facilitated the Soul Realignment work that I’ve studied in the past. She’s a dynamo – full of ideas and processes. I’m amazed at all she’s done in a short period of time to bring big concepts down so they are easier to understand. Big work!
I will explain the concept in a nutshell (because, truly, there is much more to it) and share with you what I’ve done with it.
Basically, it’s this: In order to manifest money (which is really just energy), you have to assign it an energetic address. For example, let’s say that you want to manifest $1000 and have said that this amount of money in your bank account would make you feel relieved, or joyful or whatever emotion you choose. Once you’ve figured that part out, then you have to do some real down-to-earth things to bring that energy into your life more.
So, if you’ve chosen joy as your energetic address, you start to think of things that make you feel joyful – that bring more joy into your life. And you do as many of those things as you can. That lifts you automatically into that energy. And since you’ve said $1000 = joy, then those dollars will come through. The hitch is – you have to do the real life actions to create that energetic state for yourself to attract the money.
(Mind you, I am taking 100 pages of her work and sifting it down to one paragraph so bear with me if it’s not too clear yet.)
My experience
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Whoo Hooo! It’s time to get yer crank on! Being a crankyass on the downlow (what? It’s *not* on the downlow? Are you sure? Fine. Whatever), it follows that I would love this meme. It gives me unfettered time to just be a poohead. YEY!
Foods which disgust the crap out of me:
I really, really dislike olives. Just the texture alone is enough to barf me out. ICK. And ever be it known that am betraying my Italian heritage by admitting it in public.
TV show I loathe:
Married with Children (which someone in this household watches all too often) – insipid, appealing to the very lowest common denominator and just plain awful. I hope each of the actors enjoys the money they got from dumbing down the Universe on that one.
Movie I loathe:
The Royal Tennenbaums – seriously, this was a God-awful piece of crap if ever I saw one. In fact, I saw it in the theatre (yes, I paid cash money to sit through it) and was absolutely appalled at it. It even got good reviews (which is why I went. I know. I know.) but every time I see it come up in my Tivo listings, I recall how awful an experience that was.
Music genres I loathe:
That whole teeny-bopper schtick that brings us idiots who cannot sing and are all image – The Jonas Brothers in particular. I saw them (unwillingly, I might add) when they appeared on the 2008 finale of AI and was so horrified that I almost turned the station. It’s insipid and empty. I still don’t get the appeal of Lady GaGa. (Notes that I am officially old.)
Magazine which annoys me:
Anything about guns. I have never opened one, of course, so I’m merely speculating here. But ewww.
Makes me cranky at restaurant:
Poor service. Especially when it’s not crowded and I see you chatting your ass off with your co-workers in the corner. I’ve actually gotten up and gone over to an individual in that situation. Yeah, that’s one place where my light-and-love-o’meter doesn’t seem to function well.
Makes me cranky in public:
People who are inordinately loud. And fighting. That’s really something I cannot handle at all. I remember a time when that happened in a restaurant waiting area and I had to physically remove myself because it bothered me so much (especially on an energetic level). Ick. People – take your fights to a private area.
Makes me cranky in general:
Lots of things -no internet access at home, having to do 100 things as soon as I get up to be sure pets are fed and watered (and this morning, cleaning up two separate cat barf incidents – FUN!), people standing in my way at the store (move, for pity sake!) …. alas, I could go on and on and on.
Pisses me off at home:
Someone here eating the very last bit of every damn food we have. I have to hide things I like so it doesn’t get eaten. Also too – clutter. All of my own making, mind you. Still. I hate it.
Pisses me off at work:
Really, don’t get me started here! heh I DESPISE people standing in my area and chatting – about kids, dogs, politics – whatever. Move away from my space. Also (too) – one co-worker is very nosy and if I have anything on my desk, he’ll give it a once over to see if someone is getting stuff (my time, for one thing) he isn’t. He’s very “notice me” about stuff and even though I know where it comes from, I hate it.
Pisses me off in general:
Stupid people who cannot be bothered to look things up to see if they’re true before sending them around in email. My aunt sent me an email with a picture of President and Mrs. Obama dressed up as a pimp and hooker and besides being wrong on way too many levels, she *had to ask* if it was true because she got it in some random email saying “look what he’s doing to the White House by dressing this way” – REALLY? You have to ask if that’s true? REALLY? Because I love my aunt to the moon and back, I went to Snopes.com and got the info on it being photoshopped and sent it to her. But what the fuck, people? If you get something like that, at the very least, DO SOME RESEARCH (you know, use your damn brain!) and see if it’s true before you forward it to your RWNJ friends.
Makes me impatient at home:
Impatient at home? Hmm – nothing makes me impatient, really. The only thing I can think of is when my cats are indecisive about going upstairs or not. It’s like “Pick one – up or down – and move already!”
Makes me impatient at work:
When the aforementioned people stand in my area and chat. I really hate chit-chat and especially other people’s chit chat. Move on, already!
Makes me impatient in public:
Sitting in traffic. OH MY GOD. I hate that.
Celebrity I hate:
George Clooney – he’s smarmy and smug. I don’t think he’s even all that talented and I have NO idea why anyone finds him attractive. Same with Brad Pitt. Phonies are one (of the many) thing(s) I cannot abide.
Music artist I hate:
The aforementioned Jonas Brothers. At least David Cassidy, Donny Osmond and those of my generation had, you know, actual talent. And didn’t natter on about being virgins or whatever stupid lying shit these people do. (Hint: I really, REALLY don’t give a shit about your sex life.)
I couldn’t care less about:
The sex life of anyone who is not me, anything having to do with Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and those of that ilk and most sports.
Annoys the crap out of me – weekdays:
That I now have to get up early and be at work at 8:30. Grrr.
Annoys the crap out of me weekends:
Nothing really. I love the weekends! :-)
Blogger’s habit that annoys you:
As mentioned ad nauseum earlier, don’t give me one word answers to meme questions. (Checks to be sure that she hasn’t done that in this one.) What is the point of that? Yes, I know. It’s your blog. You can do as you like. Just means I won’t read it. And you probably don’t care about that. Still. STOP THAT.
Feature on your blog you hate:
Nothing really now that Leanne has prettied it up. I’m always happy when I see it – it’s truly me.
Movie star you despise:
The aforementioned George Clooney and Brad Pitt. I don’t get the allure at all there. Oh, same with Julia Roberts. Her 15 minutes are up. Have been up for a long time.
Politician that you hate:
Oh my. Where to start here? There’s a wealth of them from which I can choose. I’ll just say that while I get that it takes a big ego and a very thick skin to even run for any kind of office, I still think it’s important to understand that you work for those who elected you. To put your ego and your interests and those that fill your pocket$ above what you were chosen to do is appalling. As it would be (and is) for those of us in the private sector. If you agree to uphold the tenets of the constitution, DO THAT. Don’t try to circumvent it (hi “dick” cheney) to accomplish world domination and more money for you and your little cronies.
All that said, I really dislike Sarah Palin – she’s an affront to all women everywhere who work hard, have integrity in what they do and don’t get all “high school vengeance” on people who they don’t like. (Don’t even get me started on her followers. Please.)
Ah! That felt good. (Too good. Ponders therapy again.)
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