Michele

I would absolutely adore it - just adore it. Revel in it. Enjoy the silence. Listen to the wind howling, and simply love being there. I'm jealous!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Good luck, and yes, you should be very proud. It will be beautiful, I know. Congratulations! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I've got about 1000 in textbooks for this semester alone; winter will be about 200, next semester will be about 1200... The difference, Kris, is you're not whining about it. You're not walking around with a sense of entitlement; you don't believe anyone owes you anything. This particular kid, after getting a D on the test, came over to me and asked if I would lend him my book. I agreed, but conditionally; that he get it and then give it back shortly (one week later), because I needed it. His response: hey, you got an A. You don't need the book! I asked him how he thought I got the A...he turned around and walked away. Look, I'm more than willing to help people, as long as they meet me 1/2 way. I can't afford to give my books to other students...but I'm willing to lend them and set up study groups (which I offered but he declined...). You don't have a sense of entitlement...he does. Problem, that...and, you're not whining. Nor am I...even though my financial aid hasn't yet come through (and won't until December...gonna be a really tight few months....). He is whining, and has a sense of entitlement...but then again, the other major difference is you and I've been in the "real" world, and he is just entering it. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

You're right...it's a balance. I just got a (new to me) car, because my 10 year old car was pretty dead. My dad helped me (a lot), I financed the rest. But since my tv is still in perfect working order (it's old - and not plasma or LCD), I don't need a new one right now...and that's the point, isn't it? For me, in LA, a car is a necessity of life. A TV isn't. Since this thanksgiving I have no where to go and lots of studying to do, I'm heading off to my local aid shelter for some standing on my feet helping others. I'm looking forward to that... There's a balance to be struck, to be sure...and when I'm sitting in yet another class, listening to a 20 year old whine about how the books are so expensive and yet talking to his friend on a treo while wearing name brand clothing and the most expensive pair of shoes out there, I think there are some people who have a long, long way to go to understand that. And it's not just the kids I'm talking about, either... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Let's see...a TV or a kid... TV or kid. Wow. TV or kid. Kid. Hello???? Kid. A human life is far more important than a TV. Lessen suffering instead of indulging in my own self? Yeah, for me that's a no brainer. The kid. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Check. Got it. (Got it before, but wanted to acknowledge your efforts). Which would ruin the rest of my life; if I had a way to prevent a death, and didn't act, that would sit on me for the rest of my life, and color my opinion of myself. Further, it would deprive the world of a child with infinite possibilities (good, bad, and marginal) to live as I have done. Therefore, crash the car. I can always replace funds, live more frugally, and regret that I hadn't saved more in my earlier years. But I couldn't replace the child. I would rather live on ramen noodles and know I saved a life than live comfortably knowing a child died so that I could live comfortably. And no, for me this isn't "theoretical." If anyone knew what I've done in the last two years, you'd realize that I live on ramen noodles and someone is indeed alive because of me. And that is a damned fine feeling. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

LOL, no kidding... But hopefully, I'll manage to get through it...it's just coming right before the Anatomy lecture exam (all essays, 2 1/2 hours exam...) that is going to whup my happy ass...I didn't do as well as I would've liked with Anatomy Lab exam, so have to make it up here. And that is gonna kill me...especially coming on the heels of the math exam. Sigh. In about a week, I'll have a day where I don't have to open a book. I think I'll sleep the whole day...'cause I don't think I'll get more than naps in between now and then. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Studying. Cleaning the house. Studying. Studying. Studying. Going to class. Studying. Studying. Studying. Running laundry. Studying. Studying. Studying. Going to the market. Studying. Studying. Studying. Did I mention studying??? I might manage some sleep sometme, too. But that's expendable. Today: studying. Class all day Saturday (8-12 math, 1-5 biology) Saturday night: studying Sunday: studying Monday day: studying Math test Monday night (quadratic equations...). Monday night after math class: studying Lecture exam on Anatomy Tuesday morning (essay answers...) Math Final a week from tomorrow (cumulative). So studying is my weekend agenda. Someone remind me that this is a good thing...that I will be better for it, and that I'll be closer to my goal. Because at the moment, I'm feeling utterly overwhelmed and deprived... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Infra-red goggles. Either that, or line up some cats for training, and then use them for spying. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Then the next time we are in the same place at the same time, I'll be sure to hold you to that! LOL!!! And thanks for the compliments...I do appreciate them.

Somtimes, we don't know the whole situation. I will give you that most homeless do far better than I do...and that I've tried to give food and the woman wouldn't take it (still in the wrap from the restaurant, too...). But sometimes, I think we don't have all the right information to make the judgment that if they refuse my handout, they're (this)(that)(the other thing). For example, if I gave someone a soda and they refused it, wondering if it were diet, I might be left with an impression that he's a picky mf-er. OTOH, he also might be diabetic, and doing what he can to control sugars in his diet. The point is, we don't know. And when an offer gets rejected, we are understandably hurt...after all, we are just trying to make someone's life a wee bit better. But sometimes, we take it so personally and it isn't about us at all...rather, it's something about them. And yes, there are some picky panhandlers...just like those who really are hungry. I just keep offering and if someone takes it, then I feel good. If they don't, I feel good. Now, I have to go study or I won't feel good at all.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Which is why you won't see me posting any sort of nekkie pix (or generally any pix) of myself. I prefer to take the photos. Anyone want to volunteer? I had set up a DZ.commer to do some vanity shots (semi nude and nude) but he backed out...but I'm still willing...LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Happy birthday, Arlo!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Happy birfdaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy to YOUUUUUU! Happy birfdaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy to YOUUUUUU! Happy birfday, Head Honcho Happy birfdaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy to YOUUUUUU! (hey, it's early, I'm studying math, and I can't sing...but I'm sincere!!!) Many, many more birthdays for you, I hope, all shared with those you love and who love you, filled with good food, good alcohol, and good vibes (and of course really good presents!!) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

He has resigned; dunno about the help part. There were several recipients, and sorry for the poor phrasing. The question still remains: was the recipient (of any of the emails/IMs that solicit sex) under age? If so, I'd hope there'd be a prosecution. If not, then apparently there is no crime. Furthermore, if the FBI has had the emails for years, why have they not recommended a prosecution/brought a prosecution? And why has there not been charges proffered in this new set of IMs? And where were the democrats when they knew this had happened? What did they do? What did they know, and when did they know it? (

And there you have the crux of the issue: was the recipient over the age of 18? And were they soliciting sex? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Rebecca, she's soooooooooo cute - dilute cali's are stunning looking, and she's just got those green eyes! Thanks for sharing! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Yam, Tigers love water. They are amazingly comfortable with it, and will hunt their prey and chase them into the water, sit on them/hold them down until they've drowned, and then pull the carcass out and have dinner. Tigers are fascinating creatures; gorgeous, smart, and just perfect felines... 'Twardo, 'TimesTwo' is adorable...thanks. I just tried to put Simon in the sink and take a photo, but no, he's not cooperating tonight. LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I don't feel bad, wasn't too badly lost, and the prof says it's rare to get an A on these exams...especially the first big exam of the semester, 'cause we don't know what to expect. And after the exam and while he was setting the dissection up, we were all talking, and people were asking me "what's that bone" and I had the same answers as they did, so that helped ease my worry. Meh, it's done, can't be undone, it is what it is, and I'll be fine one way or the other. As for the cheater, I think the prof will be talking to them; he's not kicking them out of class, and says he'll be talking to them about why they cheated, and knows I didn't have anything to do with it (I asked him...he crossed his eyes at me and said "no, I know better than to think you cheated..."), so it's how it goes. I wish they hadn't cheated, though; I had several study groups and people came, so I don't know why anyone would have to cheat, you know? Sigh. Dinner's gonna be yummy...it's in the oven now, and starting to smell really, really good. But I want Brian's dinner, too...only if someone else cooks it for me, though.

ROFLMAO - I know that look very, very well....the wet pussy, pissed pussy look is priceless. Thanks for the laugh, 'Twardo! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I have no idea how it went...it was Anatomy lab, bones. 50 different bones laid out on the tables, with little tags as to the feature the professor wanted...I felt like a forensic specialist standing there, trying to identify the ethmoid superior nasal concha...sigh. So I don't know how well I did. Feels all right, but that doesn't mean anything. One person (dunno who, except that it wasn't me or one of my lab partners) will receive a zero because they cheated. Apparently, they were cheating off me (hahahah...I had no idea what I was doing!!!) and the other person next to them, but I get so absorbed in my stuff that I can't remember who was near me...and never even noticed that someone might be cheating off my paper. So I am cutting class and making a real, homemade meal and just relaxing. I have three exams next week, so tonight, I need a break. Chicken enchilada pie it is!!! And a mudslide. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Jack, Helen is a happy, happy cat....thanks for posting. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I had a huge exam this morning, and am cutting school tonight. Instead of eating out of a can at 10 pm, I am making spicy chicken enchilada verde pie....with some spanish rice. YUMMMY!! So I was wondering what the DZ.com family is having for dinner tonight (or had, considering the time difference...). Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I have always thought that was a very, very funny video. Thanks for linking it! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I don't think it's illegal if he'sof age. Is it sexual harassment? Perhaps, but that's not a crime, but a civil violation. Is it creepy? Yeppers...but is it something he can serve time for? Again, it all hinges on the recipient's age at the time and the age of consent. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~