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Yeah, I’m a Taurus. So what?

I read my horoscope the other day and it was- the craziest thing. It said something about me needing to take a break, relax and go into myself. I wonder why it is that whenever it says something like that...I get sick. Like I don’t know how to relax on my own so the universe sits my arse down. Truth is I don’t. My idea of relaxation is staying in the bed all day. But even then I can be so stressed out that I have to get up and leave. Kind of defeats the purpose of resting.

I don’t know...well I do know how to calm my mind; I just haven’t done it in a long time: meditate. I had a place designated in our home, but now that part is cluttered. And it is really cold in there. Even with the heat on...it is cold as heck in that room. That is the main reason for not meditating. I can’t get enough peace and quiet in any other place in the house to get my mood in alignment.

It’s something I need to put into practice again. Around January 2 everyone was starting to go back to work. I remember people were complaining and dreading that day. I was so grateful to not feel that way about work. I am working from home and although some stress exists, I am satisfied and happy. I can type in my pj’s if I really wanted. Even when I was sick, I could still pound out a few words on the comp and it was no big deal. Plus, I was in a different place each time. I could travel the world if I had more money. (I will too!)

But according to my horoscope for 2009, professional advances are in the works for me. That means these are not the only jobs I will be working. I already knew that going into the year and before I read my horoscope. Mainly because, these have been my goals for the last 6 months, I know they are going to come into fruition. My mom even asked me, “Are you trying to make up for lost time from being unemployed?” No.
I want to make up for lost time from being without a regular paycheck. I have always been employed.

By going to the conference, I learned that everyone has a day job. I established within myself, that I am not above doing something I am good at and enjoy (a day job) to do something that I love (writing). Writing is something I could do in my sleep-it takes no effort for me whatsoever. My writing is in full swing, a goal for 2008, and it is beyond time to start meditating again. It will be an absolute necessity for me so that I can remain calm, cool, and healthy. So we will see how this year plays out and if my horoscope for 09 is right. Ciao.

Bookworm

If you follow me on twitter, you probably already know that I am sick. It is the worst, only because I haven't gotten my first paycheck yet. When you can't take care of yourself, it is not a good feeling. I burst into tears because 1) I felt awful, 2) there was nothing I could do about it, and 3) no matter what my girlfriend wanted to do, she couldn't do anything about it either.

I used to have a wifi hotspot in our bedroom, but whose ever it was, changed it from an unsecure connection to a secure connection. That sucks.

But other than that...I am pretty good. I have been reading a lot lately. One of my homegirls has books galore at her house. Books I wouldn't normally read, I have been picking up. Janet Evanovich has a set of romance books that she is re-releasing under her own name and they are so good. So far I have read Naughty Neighbor and Foul Play. They were better than expected. I usually don't expect much from books so if they aren't good, I am not disappointed. And if they are good, I am pleasantly surprised.

I've also read Bliss by Fionna Zedde 2x's already. Now, I am looking for some more good lesbian authors. Any suggestions?

Lesbian Rags

I love Barnes & Noble. I can spend hours upon hours there. Now when I go into the book store, I make a bee line to the magazines then to the "Gay & Lesbian Literature". I usually pick up a good mystery or two then to the cafe to see if any of what I just picked up was worth purchasing. I remember when I used to go to B&N, I would pretend like I was looking at the "Women's Studies" or "Native American" section as I snuck a peak over at the LGBT section. I always get a kick out of it when I see younger teens doing the same thing. I sometimes want to go up and talk to them. But I don't. When I was in there today, I was really shocked to see a few African-American themed LGBT books in the Fiction section. That was a shock and a first for me.

But lately, I have grown an affinity to Borders. They carry Jane & Jane which someone wrote was a good website which I need to go check out. I also saw another new lesbian magazine called Crave. Does anyone know if Girlfriends Magazine is still around? I need to check them out too. It was my first lesbian purchase. I bought another magazine just so I could hide it. I remember my heart beating really fast. LOL...Oh how much I have changed. Of course they have Curve magazine but I am just seeing a wider variety of books that is looking very appealing. I bought my first lesbian magazine there so I don't know why I am surprised. I just wish they were open later. Here, B&N closes at 11 and Border closes at 10. That hour is the crucial thing for me. I don't even start putting my stuff up or checking out until 10:55. LOL. Then Border's has music and movies to peruse too.

Toilet Paper Thief

Okay so you ran out of toilet paper? I know you may be feeling the $$ pinch, but please don't steal it from the bathroom in Barnes & Noble, your favorite restaurant, department store, etc. You can get 4 rolls for $1 from Walgreens, The Dollar Tree and many other discount stores. It's just totally inappropriate.

Everything is Fine in 2009

Hello Everyone!!!

So what have I been up to?

I have a job with Smarthinking.com so I have been training for that. The new semester starts January 23 and I am naturally a procrastinator so I haven't been able to post as much as I would like in this new year. I will get it together though. My time management skills are already getting better. That's good. And would not have been possible without God.

I feel like 09 is going to be the YEAR. Does anyone else feel like that or know what I am talking about?

My girlfriend is absolutely amazing. I love her sooooo much. We have been inseparable since I got back into town. LOL. Sorry to everyone who have tried to spend time with us...gottta get that quality time in again.

I got a sewing machine for Christmas so you know I am going to be sewing again soon.
I have so many purse ideas in my head that it isn't even funny.

I am now a contributing writer over at QueerCents. I hope you all stop by and take a look at the Dating on a Budget series, plus there are some good tidbits about managing your finances. :-)

2009

Happy New Year People!