Pay it forward

I've often heard people saying this but I don't think a lot of people actually mean it.

I really feel that a lot of times people only do nice things for others to either gain recognition for it or to somehow get something in return.

There are very few people I know that actually do things for others and just let the good deed fly without hopes that it will somehow come back to them.

The idea of paying it forward never really even crossed my mind until a good friend of mine had to shut me up and tell me that sometimes people just want to do nice things for you and all you have to do is take it, say thank you and when you have the chance, pay it forward and do something nice for someone else (or even that same person).

Apparently, refusing help and nice deeds isn't the way to go when someone offers you help.

I've always been independent and never knew how to even approach accepting something from someone. I've always felt obligated in some way in return.

Funny enough, just getting that point across to me helped me get some things sorted out in my life. Perhaps that was his way of helping me.

I'll do my best to pay it forward.

Beromter joints

Absolutely nothing against a little thunderstorm here and there, but holy joint pain, Batman.

Either I'm getting that old, or the barometric pressure keeps jumping like a maniac causing all sorts of havoc on my wrists and surgery knee.

Now if only I could predict lottery numbers with this thing.

P.S. I totally stood outside with my head tilted to the sky, collecting raindrops on my tongue. www.ima10yearoldatheart.com

Rainbow Six

Oh dear god....why have people been hiding this game from us for so long??

I had my parents ship over my PS2 and today we went to Game Stop and spent a whopping $26 on 5 games.

After playing True Crime: Streets of LA for 4 hours we decided to end the night with giving Rainbow Six 3 a shot.

Aside from the fact that we take this game WAY too seriously and actually get racing hearts when entering a room full of "terrorists", this game is PERFECT.

I'm thinking we will need to somehow rig the PS2 to shut off after a certain amount of hours of play time, because we will end up doing nothing but sitting in front of the TV, playing this and eating all the M&Ms.

Shut up before I take you to the dungeon

It was brought to my attention that our place is supper dark (as in lighting) and feels disconnected from the outside world.

Mission accomplished.

With blackout curtains and opposing walls painted a dark gray accented with dim floor lamps....we have created a dungeon-like environment that is absolutely perfect.

It's hard to leave this place once you've snuggled into one of many fleece blankets with the lights turned low (if at all) and candles going in every room.

All we need now are some posters of D&G and possibly some chains and stuff to hang on the walls.

I'm looking into it...

This house is CLEAAAAN

So.....ever since we moved into this place, the guest bathroom has always felt a little creepy to me (and apparently everybody else).

It's HUGE and has enough power outlets to double as the second Las Vegas strip.

Anyway, so today my BFF suggested I get some sage and cleanse the house.

I've never really been much of a believer in this stuff, but I do enjoy burning crap and I sure could do without getting the heebie jeebies every time I walk into that ballroom.

Off to the mystic rivers of wonderland store we went and grabbed me a dried sage roll infused with some lavender (to at least relax the creepy energy).

I just lit this thing and did what I was told (walk around each room and guide the bad energies out and let good energies in). I felt as though I was walking around with a giant blunt in my hand but...who's really judging at this point.

Aside from the entire house now smelling like the aftermath of a good ol Malibu fire, it went well.

My blunt went out 4 times when I went into that creepy bathroom, which I am told is a sign I wasn't hallucinating and this does in fact mean there was some bad juju in there that needed to be ushered out. (not like the "Yeah!" Usher Raymond kind)

After 20 minuted of spreading smoke around the house and an additional 10 of opening the windows and letting the smoke clear out the bad juju this house is now CLEAAAAAANNN.

And so is that bathroom.

I can actually go in there and take (or leave) a pee and not run out with toilet paper hanging out of my pants because I'm scared to be in there alone.

Good money spent.

If you have the jeebies in any part of your room, I highly suggest this. If not for nothing, you'll have an awesome lavender after burn.

BFFFs

Sometimes having your best fucking friend (forever) come hang out with you for a few days is the best thing ever.

We did what we always do together: bitch about how hot it is, cook, clean and laugh until we laughed and farted....oh and naps. Those are the best with BFFFS.

You are the cheese to my stupid mac, Lena.

Now, pack your crap and your skinny model dog, and move here please?

Kthnxbai.

David vs. Goliath

What started off as an innocent and playful nudge to the ribs turned into a full on wrestling match with a person that is trained in Muay Thai fighting.

Perhaps not the smartest move on my behalf. But man was it fun!!

Especially because nobody ended up missing teeth or with a bloody nose :)

I think I lost 10lbs in sweat, 5 in laughter and gained about 20 years of life.

Good times Ashwipe. You win this time.

Upon further review, three total bruises were found on legs and knees. Still a win.