cheryl’s Neighbors

Update to our motorcycle updates!

nobody@vox.com(Deborah) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:35:02 -0500

My "baby" the 125 red vino was loaded into a van and driven off to live in Monterey. :::waves:::
Whee... $4600 toward by NEW baby! I made the call for Ben's bike as he was just to anxious too leave the bike at the dealer any longer. That's when Greg told me they knew where my BIKE was. OMG. It is at an Aprilia storage facility. They are going there on their day off (4th of JULY) to pick up my bike! I had to ask the pressing question that's been plaguing me. "Is the seat cream color or black?" The one I saw online was cream and I fell in love with it. I did not want black, but I would have taken it. He said, " it's CREAM!" Happy dance! So we went down and got HIS new bike and paid for mine. I go in on SATURDAY and get my new sweet ride!

I've been looking at new helmets (and jackets) and am shifting toward the scorpion dahila products.

Jacket_dahlia

Helmet

I LOVE the tattoo flower look.. I think it would go good with the bike. Soon... soon... soon....

2008_Aprilia_Scarabeo_500IE

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WTF

nobody@vox.com(Krissy) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:21:42 -0500

Starbucks, wtf is this?

Do we really need a new piece of useless plastic in our lives? Is there a purpose for this instrument? It sort of resembles a swizzle stick, although the body is really too skinny to create an effective stirring motion, plus my particular coffee drink does not need to be stirred.

The top of the instrument fits perfectly into the oblong oval opening of the plastic coffee lid, which leads me to believe this was created to prevent those weird burp-like explosions of coffee that the lid can emit when the cup is full and in motion, say, when you're walking out of the store with your full drink.

Still, not necessary. I'd really rather do without another mass-produced, specialized piece of plastic people will only use once and not recycle.

To add insult to injury, the top of the instrument depicts a little character drinking hot coffee. I can't tell what or who this character is supposed to be - it has the face of an angry wolverine with the body of a mermaid, and bizarre tentacles coming out of its mouth/nose region (think Dr. Zoidberg from "Futurama".) By the way, the hideous character is also trademarked.

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Random Changes

nobody@vox.com(Mahoganie) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13:37 -0500

Stiff by Natalie Dee 7032008

My mother never lied. Having a kid does change your body.

I'm inching closer to 30. It doesn't "snap back" like it use to. Trust, I still have the curves and the strut to match, but it takes me a bit longer to get it together when going out or even getting out of bed.

Though I still feel young and spunky, my mornings and sometimes late nights may suggest otherwise. I really haven't been sleeping well at all. I'm so like my mother or at least how she use to be. I don't function well until late evening into the night. When normal mammal species have sense enough to knock off to bed no later than 11, I'm up as if it is broad daylight. I'm starting to sense the Snickerdoodle is picking up this habit as well. I TRY to keep her on her sleep schedule; basically in bed no later than 9 pm.

What bugs me, I go to bed late and wake up early as if I do have a normal 9 to 5 to rush to. Granted, some days are chock full of errands, motherly things, a couple of writing projects to start or complete and lets not forget whatever duties I have to contribute to these renovations; i.e. more packing and bubble wrapping. Still why do I not like not to sleep or can't sleep?

So here it is, almost fifteen minutes after four in the afternoon. I'm dragging. My feet are aching from standing on non supportive shoes while packing up the rest of the kitchen. My back aches from lack of sleep or sleeping wrong. My side muscles even ache a bit! I'm yawning, cause I didn't get to spend the required 8 hours in "La La Land." I've had no bath today, so I'm covered in 1970's and 80's dust. My hair is a mess and right now I don't seem to be getting any help from my folks. Mom is out running errands and my dad is on a retired-dad-union-break, which roughly translates to having a cold beer or two while watching that horrid Cleopatra movie on cable with Elizabeth Taylor.

Sorry, can't get down with Liz Taylor playing an Egyptian Queen, a woman of color.

My cousins are asking if the Snickerdoodle and I will make a recital in which another little cousin is performing in. I highly doubt it. I just want to be in my corner of the world for a while. Only the Snickerdoodle is invited.

I lost another cousin a couple of days ago. I keep wanting to call my cousin "J" to see how he is holding up amidst the lost of his grandfather. Hopefully, I'll get around to it tonight. Damn why did this have to happen so close to the family reunion - which is in another month or two.

Right now I long to be with Nisha as she traveled back to her native New Orleans. She went back home to participate in and enjoy the Essence Music Festival. This will be the first year that she has ever gone to a concert during the festival. Even more lucky, she's going to the show in which Jill Scott will be performing - lucky chica.

I haven't been in New Orleans since pre-Katrina; once in 1992 and again in 2002 or 2003? The city never struck me as a must-come-and-stay place, even though there is a certain charm to it. I am curious to see how much progress is being made since Katrina. I still shudder at some thoughts about the whole event.

It's getting close to five and near the time I should be making the Snickerdoodle's dinner.

I need to take her on more play dates as well. Just this past Monday, we spent time with my cousin T and her niece and nephew. T and I took the kids to a nearby park. While the other kids went up and down the slides, the Snickerdoodle held her "court" on the swings. She didn't want to get off. I spent the whole time pushing the Snickerdoodle and watching her giggle herself silly.

On another note, my mother showed me the few pictures from her conference she attended last week. Needless to say, my work I did with her social organization's chapter and the group of 6th grade boys was on display. More reviews. I can't wait to join up with this project again for next year. Maybe I should think about joining this group and stop being a shadow or ghost.... aka consultant of some sort.

I'm seriously dragging today.

Noooooooooo. Not another email.

I am expecting at least one email concerning an article I pitched. I was told it's usually a four week turn around for a response. This has only been like the third week.

Hoe hum.

In a way I'll be glad when the computer and internet is disconnected until the phone lines are moved. I've been too wired lately; literally and figuratively. I'm starving to get get back to basics.

Just me, some paper and a pen.

hoe hum

On a seriously real random note.... I think I've developed a small crush on Keith Olbermann. I REALLY need to stop watching MSNBC.

WOW.. Olbermann is an Aquarius... no wonder.

*big smile*

This Water Barer is ....out.

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No way Norway

nobody@vox.com(pebaline) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:02:41 -0500

Bryggen

Greetings dear Vox! It's been a while, yes? Maybe because I have been busy/ill/away/letting Project Rainbow Purple go down the drain. Maybe I'm allowed to have a little summer holiday? :) Well, I did have a little break last weekend and went over to gorgeous, gorgeous Bergen in Norway. I took my Holga 35mm camera with me to shoot some proper photos, too, as you can see.

vikings

Proper photos of Norwegian Vikings. Well, modern Vikings I suppose. :)

Madam Bergen

And proper photos of proper Norwegian madams, too. ;)

little house

As well as some proper art photos. Look at this gorgeous double exposure courtesy of lazy/forgetful winding up of film a la yours truly. I love happy photo accidents like this. :)

400 metres in 6 minutes

If you ever have a chance to visit Bergen please please make sure you visit the home of Edvard Grieg, Troldhaugen. His house is not actually the house in the photo on the left, but these two went together in a cute way. The place itself is amazing. Really. Some proof below:

scenery

camoflauge

The summer was so lush and green. BTW - Can you find the people in this 2nd photo? :)

I came back to London well-rested and relaxed on Monday, and I'm missing the place so badly already. (Thank you so much F&S!) I'm finding it hard to find the right words to describe it really, but I do love Norway very much. :) Things are now getting back to "normal" and I'm having to pull my purple socks up and start getting my set together! Purple is proving to be the most difficult colour to photograph for me in the whole project. And there I was thinking that orange was going to be the hardest one! :P

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Vox Hunt: Like Oil and Water

nobody@vox.com(© Diamond) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:25:34 -0500

Show us two things that should never be together.

Socks_and_Sandals

What's the point??

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Woke up with this song in my head

nobody@vox.com(Krissy) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:05 -0500

R.E.M. - Pop Song 89 (LIVE)

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Banner Requests Group Closing

Well, as it appears, my neighbor and Hostess of the group Banner Requests, Novemberrain, has left Vox, and promoted ME as the new Hostess of the group. Although I am very honored, there is no way I could possibly manage a fourth group right now. As you may know, I'm the Hostess of Pixel City Banners, and Banner Requests was sort of like a "sister group". Now that Banner Requests is closing, you are more than welcome to join us at Pixel City, if you haven't already, and post any requests there.

We miss you Novemberrain! :-(

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Vox Hunt: Together Forever

Show us two things that belong together.

Joy_and_Pain

Can't appreciate one without the other.

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Code Monkey

nobody@vox.com(Deborah) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:39:53 -0500

Code Monkey

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Pleasant Surprises!

nobody@vox.com(Hopluv) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:21:29 -0500

Romanicos1

Romanicos2

Romanicos3

Wow! Is all I can say to these chocolates! Totally unexpected delivery from FedEx this morning from my brother. I'm a sucker for fine chocolates. These are from Romanicos Chocolate the Chocolate Art collection. There is a note in the box that says the chocolates where hand made on June 30th. And also "We suggest you to consume them within five days after receiving date" NOT A PROBLEM! The white ones with the leopard-like art are White Pistachio I think I inhaled those! The taste is incredible. All I need to accompany them is a nice dessert or ice wine to wash em down.

The content of the box:

1st Row - Fishes - Sunny Orange
2nd Row - Leopard- White Pistachio
3rd Row - Fishes - Pineapple Delicacy
4th Row - Marble - Cookies and Cream White
5th Row - Purple Flowers - Raspberry Delight

These made my day today brother. Thank you!

Harrods Dark Chocolate Biscuits1

Harrods Dark Chocolate Biscuits2

Soul and I have been friends for a number of years. I honestly don't know how we became friends - we started reading each others personal blogs back in the day. She is such a fabulous person, caring, well spoken, well written, funny as hell which allowed us to connect on many levels. Soul surprised me with these chocolate biscuits from across the pond (London, if you need help with that) a few days ago! The tin is simply gorgeous! And the treat insides - wonderful! Soul is on my "must meet" list. When I get to London we are going to do it big girl! And you know when ever your ass lands in Dallas it's on!

Family and Friends, what a blessing!

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