Sitting and squirming and avoiding the topic...

My horoscope for March 11, 2009 :

If only you could take wing and fly to your freedom, JAY. Perhaps you should
allow yourself to envision the future your own way; you'd be much less agitated.
Of course, the planets are daring you to outdo yourself right now. It's time to
break free from the past. Take a long, hard look at all your values, and keep
only those you feel are essential.

This is what I didn't read until tonight. I wish I had seen it this morning. I spent a good chunk of my day sitting at my desk squirming and seething. I'm really frustrated with where I'm at lately.

This weekend, I'll be taking that "long, hard look at all your values" and keeping "only those you feel are essential."

Should be fun... I'll keep you posted.

Thuddingly obvious horoscope day

My horoscope for February 20, 2009

Today is a day to find your bearings, JAY. It may feel as someone has given you
a road map for life and a direction into which you can channel your energy as
someone who innovates things and liberates other people. Today your ideas may
seem to be more concrete and precise, and you will have a clearer idea of where
you are going in life...

An interesting horoscope to've received on the last day of 40 hour employment (for the time being) and the eve of a funeral.

Quote of the Day

"Today might be the day where everybody throws in the towel," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist for Avalon Partners. "People are saying 'I've had it, I can't take it anymore, I'm selling everything.'"

While I'm far-from-sophisticated about the global markets, and probably keeping my head in the sand, I still feel like this smacks of self-fulfilling (self-defeatist?) prophesy. That said, I'm keeping one eye on the stock ticker all day. (The other'll be on my Kleenex box as I continue to try and shake this tenacious cold.)

Prescient?

Your Horoscope for JULY 17, 2008:

Today you could have some sort of revelation about your romantic life.
Maybe you will suddenly understand something that has been perplexing you. You could have insight into a problem with your partner. Maybe you will come up with a new way of approaching this issue. It's a good time to bring a positive, inventive spirit into your personal life. With a gentle touch and an open heart, much can be accomplished.

... and the next day a Polack tried to pick me up in the Sausage line at the festival. I never get picked up. Now that's the kind of horrorscopes I can deal with!

Did I miss something?

Your Horoscope for JULY 09, 2008:

You could be ready to move forward with a relationship. Maybe you have met
someone who has captured your heart. You might want to ask them out for a date.
Or maybe you have been working on improving an existing romance. Your
relationship could be going through some much-needed changes. Don't be afraid to
evolve and to change while still maintaining this close bond. You could be
pleasantly surprised at the progress you can make with your sweetheart.

Ummm, did I get left out of something? I haven't met anyone lately... unless I'm turning 'em on in the check out lane... I think someone is being told by the cosmos to network for more than a job!

On a theme, I stumbled across these videos of the Blue Man Group's show and thought about our trip to Vegas and how James almost proposed to Carrie there... I woulda wanted it during this number.

Short version (Remix):


Long Version:

Northside squishes during the 4th

Got up this morning to the sound of rain drumming on the tin roof of the porch. I'm wondering now if the parade is cancelled... it's only a quarter to ten so chances are good a decision hasn't been made yet. I hope it's not, I've been looking forward to it.

Meanwhile, in the land of "Worst. News. Ever.":

Seems my coffee maker is on the fritz. It turns on, starts to warm up then beeps just like it does when it finishes the brewing cycle. I tried putting it on the cleaning cycle but it won't work through that either (and is now full of vinegar, to boot). The manual has no information. I'm going to have to try an online search then, if that doesn't work, call the customer service number.

No coffeemaker? This will NOT do! It makes you fall on your knees and bellow:

"KAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNN!"

Having seen this however, I'm inclined to think the coffemaker is done for...

Your Horoscope for JULY 04, 2008:

Just when everything was going along so smoothly, something occurs to put
your emotions in an uproar. Some minor accident may trigger your temper and
cause you to spiral down into negativity. Try not to let yourself overreact in
this way. Your nerves are just on edge. You would benefit greatly from some
relaxing activity, such as a sauna or a workout.

Your Horoscope for JUNE 28, 2008

Today's positive energy should help you view your life from a new perspective. When you look back over the past months, you see that you have come far and
have accomplished significant amounts. You might come up with some plans today
for new goals that reflect the positive changes in your life. It could be as
simple as deciding to learn to play the piano, or as complex as choosing to
change careers. Any choice you make is likely to advance you in the right
direction.

'bout flippin' time there, bub.