THE FROSTED FLAKES OF LIFE

11 February 2009 @ 06:45 pm

People have been wondering if I am still out here. I am and doing well. I had knee surgery on the 22^nd of January and I am doing really good. I was on crutches for three days and back at work in a week. I have been up walking around and I have only minor limitations I have to not plant my foot and pivot, no lunges and no squats for 6 weeks and if it hurts don’t do it. I have been enjoying my life. I discovered a best friend who loves me just for being me.

I am still at the same job and learning to build my life outside of work so that all the stress from it doesn’t care over into my everything. I have been eating right and I have now lost 114lbs and retired my entire wardrobe. I am letting my short hair grow out and dyed it red today. I still am limiting my time online but I do read your LJ’s entries often although I don’t comment. I also check facebook on a regular basis. If you haven’t found me there contact me and I will get you the details.

I hope that you all try and find the happiness that you all deserve.

Love You All

M

Current Mood:

happy

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28 September 2008 @ 10:50 am

The Edge Of The World

No I haven’t fallen off the edge of the earth just walked to the edge and took a good look around.

I am continuing to do really well out here in the real world. I have taken time away from the internet not that I don’t think about you all often. I wanted to change my life and that meant giving up on things that I thought defined me.

One of the lessons that I have learned is it isn’t things that should define you. It is the actions that you do and the people you choose to surround yourself with.

I also wanted to spend time going out discovering the world around me while the weather holds in Oregon. I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world it is shame that it has taken me so long to go out discover that.

I am sorry that my journey has taken me out of contact with many of you but this is something was very necessary for me. I hope that you all are well and find your own road to happiness.

I can’t promise to update my journal as often as I like but no that I am happy and well.

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12 August 2008 @ 07:04 am

Still Here

I want to let you all know that I am still out here and doing well. I haven’t been online much lately. I do check my flist often so I have been keeping up with you all. One of these days when I slow down I will write an update.

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06 July 2008 @ 09:56 pm

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29 June 2008 @ 03:04 pm

In Which Kir Gets A Life

First of all I have been reading my F-list quite frequently even though I may not have responded hugs to you all.

I have been joking with a lot of people that I have been busying getting a life. I have been doing a lot of activities that have pulled me away from the computer and being home. I am doing really well, eating health, exercising and overall very happy. I ran into my Aunt out shopping today and she said. “You look really good and happy” She has no idea what I have been up to but it is working. Instead of going into the gory details about everything I have been doing I will make a list. (I kind like lists)

Air Show
Exercising 4-5 times a week
Eating right
Eating Mexican Food
Stopped drinking soft drinks except once a week as treat
Cutting down on salt
Clearance shopping 8 new shirts for $30 bucks
Working on the yard
The back deck got built
We inherited a salt water fish tank
Washing the car
Spent 2 hours cleaning out the car
Organized the shoes
Tore my room apart and dusted
Met my mom for lunch
Went to the top of a mountain
Walked down a different mountain
Bike ride
Made someone cry of joy because I gave them a guitar
Made the person parent’s cry because I gave that person said guitar
Played Basketball
Lifted weights
Went out with friends several times
Work
Laughing a lot
Oh I bought new perfume today!

I haven’t been watching much TV either except BSG and Ghost Hunters.

I am sure there is much more that I am forgetting about and now to my famous picture show

( Walk The Plank You Scurvy Dog! )

Airshow pictures this week!

Current Mood:

busy

Tunes: Dear Life by Anthony Hamilton

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17 June 2008 @ 08:47 pm

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A little of what I have been doing.

Friday = Learning how to operate a telescope.

Saturday = Recycling cans, washing the car inside and out,

Sunday = much yard work taking up most of the morning. Afternoon shopping for groceries and then guest for dinner.

Monday: = early morning bike ride then work.

Tuesday = work then to the gym.

This Saturday = The Blue Angels Air Show!

My trip to San Diego Comic Con is approaching soon! WOOHOO!

Make sure that you tell the people you care about (in some form) what they mean to you this week.

The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation that you ever had.—Anonymous

If you want to make friends, go out of your way to do things for other people--things that require time, energy, unselfishness, and thoughtfulness.--Lawrence G. Lovasik (The Hidden Power of Kindness)

Lyrics For I Don't Ever Give Up by Patty Griffin

I'm no kid in a kid's game
I did what I did, I've got no one to blame
But I don't give up, no, I don't ever give up
It's all I've got, it's my claim to fame

I'm no fighter but I'm fighting
This whole world seems uninviting
But I don't give up, no, I don't ever give up
I fall down sometimes, sometimes I come back flying

Liars are lying, airplanes are flying
Love isn't here, love isn't here
But it's somewhere
Time to forget me, but something won't let me
Love isn't here, love isn't here
But it's somewhere

And I cleaned and I washed up
This dream I don't ever give up
I don't ever give up, I don't ever give up
No, I don't ever give up, no, I don't ever give up
No, I don't ever give up, I don't ever give up

Current Mood:

Gym Tired

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12 June 2008 @ 11:02 pm

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Kir go to the gym.... kir tired.............that is all.

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09 June 2008 @ 07:35 pm

The Art Of Kindness

The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions--the little, soon-forgotten charities of a kiss or smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment.--Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Kindness is more than deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another person.--C. Neil Strait

Kindness, I've discovered, is everything in life.--Isaac Bashevis Singer

Now that you have thought about how to leave kindness behind. Try and do one kind thing tonight or tomorrow that no one will know that you have done it.

Examples:

Leave a hand full of change somewhere for someone to find
Leave change in the vending machine
Pay for the person coffee behind you in line

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uh huhed!

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08 June 2008 @ 12:47 pm

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If you stop to be kind, you must swerve often from your path.--Mary Webb (Precious Bane)

Have you had a kindness shown?
Pass it on!
'Twas not given for thee alone,
Pass it on!
Let it travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears,
'Till in Heaven the deed appears--
Pass it on!--Henry Burton

There is a great power that you hold in your heart. A power that can change terribly circumstances within a few seconds. It can sooth over the harshest of words cast toward you by uncaring strangers. When you wield this great power it will change you and others. Send KINDNESS before you and great things will come to you in time. The greatest way to use this power is to use and never see the results.

What kindness have you bestow to others this day?

Current Mood:

ecstatic

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02 June 2008 @ 06:39 pm

Small Little Victories

Little Victories by Matt Nathanson

This time, I'll be sailing
No more bailing boats for me
I'll be out there on the sea
Just my confidence and me

And I'll be awful sometimes
Weakened to my knees
But I'll learn to get by
On little victories

This time, I'll have no fear
I'll be standing strong and tall
Turn my back towards them all

And I'll be awful sometimes
Weakened to my knees
I'll learn to get by
And I'll learn to get by
On the little victories
And if the world decides to catch up with me
Still little victories

I have made a commitment tomorrow to go the gym and not just any gym mind you. I am going to the Air Base with some of my friends to work out. OMG WHAT HAVE DONE!!! Kidding. I think it will be fine besides I am pretty sure if I need assistance to everyone have anyone …..um………er… misplaced off the face of the either it is good to know that I can call my f-list.

Helpful hints for those on the same road as me.

Never say “I just have to quit eating”

Um…. Good luck with that.

Never say. “Well I will never eat anything bad again”

Then you will fail. Life is about enjoying the good things that includes eating good food but do in good company.

Never say. “This is the last piece of chocolate that I will ever eat”

Um… are you INSANE!

Good ideas

Set realistic goals.
Focus on benefits
Reward yourself with something besides food. (I have 24 pairs of shoes ;) )
Crash diets are going to cause YOU to crash and burn
Still go out with you friends/family for dinner/meals but make wise choices.
Learn to like yourself. Then learn to love yourself.
Don’t tell people you are dieting or eating right. It has been my experience when I do that more junk is shoved in my face than any other time.
Find someone who is in the same boat as you.
Try different things.
Have fun for god sakes.
Don’t wait to do things because of your weight.
Find what works for you. What works for someone won’t work for you.
If you don’t like how it tastes DON’T EAT It. Hello Fat Free Salad Dressing you and I are so over!
And NUMBER 1 STOP SAYING YOU HATE YOURSELF or HATING THIS And that Body part!
And Number 1.1 There are people who love no matter what.

Current Mood:

BOLD

Tunes: Matt Nathanson -Little Victories

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12 May 2008 @ 07:48 pm

Pug Post

Pug pictures and nothing else under the cut.

( Pugtastic )

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weird

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04 May 2008 @ 08:42 am

A wee update

I spent much of last week going through several emotions ups and downs. One of my longer term residents was going through the dying process. She has a very large family that surrounded her with love. Of course there was some family bickering bring up passed hurts that were decades old. It was heartbreaking having to watch this family be caught up over old fight about trinkets that their mother had given away.

I had to be the peacemaker of course being strong for both the family and my employees. I was hugged on and kissed so much this week it made remember why I love my job so much. I thought that I wanted to go on up the corporate chain but it would take me away from the people that I love. Now I don’t I want to be where I am making a difference.

I went through a lot this week and of course by the end of it I had gotten sick. I think I have picked up something for the numerous people I encountered.

I have some pictures for you all and a little more of a update told in pictures.

A bottle cap that I got off a Diet Pepsi! You see what it is telling me? Someone is speaking to me.

( Picture Cut )

Current Mood:

sick

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29 April 2008 @ 08:20 pm

Tuesday Vid

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crazy

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28 April 2008 @ 09:05 pm

Video Monday

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chipper

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21 April 2008 @ 06:50 pm

Who Is They Anyway???

I have gotten nudged on several fronts about updating my lj. Thank you all for caring about the silly Oregon girl that you have never met!

She had this fear of what others might say about her, that she would be made fun of and her feelings her sending her into tears. She always was cautious about the decisions she would make. Thinking ahead about who might be there, who would see her, where would she sit? What if someone was cruel? What if they didn’t like her? What if a stranger looked down on her? What if…?

What if entered a room that she didn’t know a single soul? She would still be the same person, kind and compassionate always willing to listen. That she believes deeply in the potential of humanity. What if she found a new friend among the strangers?

What if someone saw her? She still the same person she was earlier in the day, hard working willing to sacrifice so much just to make sure someone was taken care of.

What if someone was cruel? Then they are not comfortable with who and that they are needing to lash out at her confidence.

What if they didn’t like her? She would tell herself that she doesn’t like everyone she meets so why would be any different for them. And if the didn’t like her then it was their problem not hers.

What if someone looked down on her? They don’t even know who or what she is and they have no right to look down.

What if?

What if she decided that this was her life that she needed to live? She would found that if she went looking she could be happy in just a short time. She would see the world and not everyone it was as bad as she believed they were. She would wonder what in the world had taken her so long?

She would learn no matter where she went she took with her the kind words of those who truly know and love her. She would take with her the good reputation that she has in her home town that she and no one else built through hard work and long hours. That even though they might think she is lazy because of her body type that is far from it.

She would learn that she has wasted a lot of time wondering about they thought instead of living her own glorious life. She would have matter it doesn’t matter what they think only what she thinks of herself.

And now for Kir's Life Adventures Picture Show (and the pug that goes with me sometimes)

( Go Live It! )

My new watch that I got on clearance for $4.50 and with that time to go!

Again thanks all my flakes for nudging me.

Current Mood:

determined

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06 April 2008 @ 11:05 am

Murals and The Art Show

I waited to update my live journal this week because my F-List was in major Battlestar Galactica mode. I have decided to go spoiler free for all the shows that I am watching so I was in hiding from spoilers. I have decided to sign up for the witness protection program spoilers are very like the mob you can’t escape them without getting whacked. Luckily I so far have managed to elude Mr. Spoiler Man!

I said that I was going to an art show last weekend which I did. It was apart of my challenge each week to do something that I normally wouldn’t do. I know art show might not seem like a big deal to you but it was to me. I was an Art Major in college and when I moved home to be with my family I had to let that go. Perhaps I didn’t want to go to go to anything the likes of art show because it was just reminder of dream that slipped away. I will admit that I was kind of nervous going out to this show but I got over it once I was inside.

I heard my art professors lecturing to me as I wandered around. We as human beings like to see patterns in all things but if you are an artist you have to force yourself out those patterns. Then that will separate your artwork from just being wallpaper.

In one of my advanced painting classes my professor had us come in early to one of the beginning classes. There were paintings from when we first started up until now displayed in the room.. We had changed our styles and learned a lot we were also getting much better. He talked about each of our paintings and what he liked about them. Then he wanted to see our patterns in the paintings that we had put there. The professor then showed us what we had done subconsciously as we painted.

The other female student had painted a pattern of colors always make a triangle with the colors. You could connect the dots and make triangles with all the colors she had used. For me all my paintings had an orb floating it was always away from the other objects always in a circle shape. Now for the guy that was in our advance painting class his pattern was a black “X” floating in his paintings. They fun part were doing kinda an abstract study just using forms and shapes. His painting had a zigzagged line that was white in the shape of an “S” then a orange distorted “E” and then a line straight down from the bottom of the “E” to the “X” spelling SEX! When he realized what he had done subconsciously as he painted he clapped his hand over his mouth “Oh my god” he said.

My professor hadn’t done this to embarrass us at all it might have seemed like it but he didn’t. I didn’t feel embarrassed at all he then gave another assignment for that day to paint something being away of your patterns that you always us and don’t us them. It was very difficult to force yourself to paint in a new way the brushes even felt wrong in my hands. I finished my project and my professor asked me to put that painting in the student show. The painting ended up being sold.

Have you found the point of my little reminiscing? I had to break my pattern of placing a floating orb in my paintings it took a conscious effort to do so. When I did the new way of painting ended up to be the best painting that I have ever done. Even now I it takes a conscious effort to break patterns in my own life. I have patterns of always trying to play it safe and not go out of my comfort zone and being the wallpaper in my own life. I am not wallpaper I have a life to live and things to experience. Get out there and be your own artist of your own life break the patterns and become something beautiful and not something to be overlooked like fading pealing wallpaper.

“I am the untaken photograph waiting for someone to capture me before I no longer exist and the moment escapes. I am the unformed clay waiting for the sculptures skilled hands to change me into something. I am the unwritten words never struck on to paper I am the unwritten poem. I am the silent melody never composed into song. I am the unpainted canvas waiting in the easel for the painter’s brushes to touch me. I waiting for the artist of my life to wake from her daydreaming and strike me into being.

I am the artist of life." --Mary Anne Kirwan--

( The Mural Project And Art Show Photos click here )

Current Mood:

relaxed

Tunes: Better Get To Livin by Dolly Parton

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29 March 2008 @ 04:46 pm

Dogz

A friend of mine has challenged me to do something once a week that I normally wouldn’t do. :: chews fingers nails:: You mean get out of my comfort zone! Zoinks!! The other challenge will be trying to find those things because if you haven’t noticed by some of my photos of the down town area I live in small town USA.

We have a small part of the paper that comes out on Thursday that tells what there is today here in Klamath Falls. It is only about four pages of things to do the last two are entirely what movies that are playing at the one only theater along with reviews of those movies. So going to the movies was out because that is a normal thing I might do. So I opted to go to the Annual Springfest Art Show. The show is both Saturday and Sunday I was going to go today but I read the schedule again and I noticed that there is going to be Irish singer there on Sunday so I picked tomorrow. I am hoping I can take some pictures but that isn’t always allowed. I will let you all know.

Her challenge is just about going to public events or what have just something that I wouldn’t normally do. It could be going to a different park, fishing or anything.

On the mural front.

I have accepted the mission of getting the murals photographed. I have managed to capture several of them but two of them still elude me. (I haven’t been that side of town yet to get to them in other words)

We are going to go with a picture post of dog pictures and a little story about Riley the Black Lab robbing the pantry and what happens when you attempt to clip a mad pug's nails.

"Hello I am Molly, I look all cute don't I? But right now I am not amused my person try to clip my nails this morning. You should be known that pugs are full of wrath! Feel it."

"Hi I am Molly's person's right forearm. My person didn't feel this when it happened until she was talking on the phone and noticed the blood. This picture was taken of me after I had a shower and cleaned up the wrath mark of the pug." Those warth marks are about 4 inches each.

Molly is now going to the kennel to get her nails cut on Friday.

"Hello I am Riley a six year old Black Lab Mix and I am Diva"

( Riley Robs The Pantry and Molly Walks It Off )

"I iz happy!"

Sorry about the whole bunch of cut tags because "I iz stupid"

Current Mood:

chipper

Tunes: Dance Tonight By Paul McCartney

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22 March 2008 @ 01:30 pm

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Well I have seemed to have picked up this really strange disorder called restlessness. I have this feeling that I am waiting for something wonderful to happen but I can’t quite figure out what it is or what I am to do about it. The only thing that it has managed to do is settle in my soul and make me really really grumpy in the mornings. A friend of mine comes in and greats me everyone morning and then ask me if I am all right, which I am. Grrr..

On another note I have taken up walking everyday on my lunch break and you know what that means? That is right PICTURES!

( Trollops and Flakes Cut )

This building was in its prime was a Ford Dealership called Ballsinger Ford. It still keeps the name The Ballsing Ford Building as an historical site. This building is very unique to Klamath Falls there isn’t another like it.

This is a black and white mural of the first train arriving in Linkville now Klamath Falls. It looks exactly like the photograph it was painted from. It is on the corner of 11^th and Main Street. It was painted about eight years ago taking about five days by the artist. There are more murals around my town I will take pictures for those interested.

The monster in the window of the yet to be opened pet shop. I don’t think you can even have pets like this creature in my town.

This fountain runs all year round heated by geothermal energy. This little cute fountain is a stones throw away from Klamath Union High School. So this warm water fountain is great for putting soap in it. I didn’t have the camera last summer when they did that it was hilarious!

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Current Mood:

Crazy In Love

Tunes: There's A Trollop Up Elmwood Street

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19 March 2008 @ 07:35 pm

Waiting in the Spring

Okay why is it my short little “I’m alive post” got a lot of comments eh?

I really don’t have much to update for what has going on in my life. Nothing big to report. Just keeping on keeping on.

First picture up. A reason why you shouldn’t drop out of the fourth grade.