I'm Still Standing ("2012 CreaDiva - Hell on Wheels" )

"Every time I think I have things figured out, they shift." Again . . really?

2012-02-15T22:45:00.000-08:00

So . . . . the quote says it all. It seems to be the daily way for me. Seriously, I am very much improv, but when I take the time and thought to make a plan could you all give me at least a few days to roll with it?So, to explain my frustration. My adorable Abby will not have a litter of pups. Her current owner and handler realized that with her knee replacement, and driving her 87 year old mom

YES!

2012-02-10T20:55:00.000-08:00

I am in love with cigar boxes! I cant believe how well made they are made and cool looking! We were out doing errands in SE and as we drove by a cigar store I literally verded in to see if they had any cigar boxes to give away. While they did not give them away they did sell wood boxes for $5 and paper for $1. I took a good 10 minutes going through the rack. I wanted several (and I do mean

Abby

2012-02-09T22:17:00.001-08:00

Learning to show but not really. Is she not the cutest?!?!? I hope to meet her in person soon . . .

"Every time I think I have things figured out, they shift."

2012-02-07T20:57:00.000-08:00

Just when I organize my thoughts into a list and make a plan of action everything changes! I can "roll with the flow" and "change streams" and any other saying you can think of but hey! I just got that plan and did not even get very far if anywhere!?! New plan ~Look for a new place to live. . . . With my son, yup, I get to move from here and take him with me.The original plan (long ago) was

I LOVE DAYS OFF!

2012-02-05T20:02:00.000-08:00

I have had a Super Sunday! I got to spend many hours walking and riding the rails (mass transit) through my beloved biking route with my best friend. DJ did not bring a bike. I wanted to share with him the interest, layers, architecture and beauty I see almost every day when I bike from home. Today was an insanely nice day! Very little wind, sunshine and 60something temps. We just don't get this

My list of Do

2012-02-02T20:34:00.000-08:00

Now that I have some stress taken off me (jury trial) I need to get organized in my life! I feel like I have been too concerned with day-to-day operations and the peri-meno. I need to keep my personal schedule going for my sanity but start focusing on things that need done. Here is a list of things I need to work on. ~Look and find a more permanent position in my current field (for now) I want

Oh Rocky!

2012-02-01T21:15:00.000-08:00

I have had a rocky start to this year. Work hours are up in the air (and disappearing), my rent (both the parking spot and apartment) has gone up, my body is going through hell, dealing with the law suit and I can't find anyone to love. Now any one of these or a combination of these might have the average person hiding under the covers but we all know I am no average person. I am Diva hear me

Feeling more like Diva again

2012-01-31T22:14:00.000-08:00

As I walked to my break (at work) today I was feeling more like myself than I have in awhile. My legs feel strong, I have more energy and the personal routine is helping get "Me" back on track. I looked at my Google Calender and noted that it has been 2 weeks to the day since my last "period". So far I don't feel "the nasty" coming on so YEAH! I even broke out the Crock Pot Monday night. I

Lucky Sunshine

2012-01-30T12:25:00.000-08:00

As I looked out my window this morning I was thrilled! I hoped for minimal rain for my ride but got bursts of sunshine instead! As I started out on my ride this song came into my head. I added some words of my own but it rawks! EnjoyOh what a beautiful morning (to take a bike ride in the sunshine),oh what a beautiful day(to be out in my neighborhood on my bike),I have a wonderful feeling('cause I

Bike today and then again tomorrow!

2012-01-29T22:30:00.000-08:00

Today I finally got to go on a bike ride. I have not been able to go of late with the pouring rains that caused flooding. Understand that I will ride in the rain (I live in the Pacific NW!) but a driving rain with close to freezing temperature and wind to boot is a no-can-do-situation for this Diva. It is too hard on the body. I have most of the proper gear but not all. I have a good over

same favor with more ideas

2012-01-28T23:14:00.000-08:00

I am going to ask a favor (again) of all of you nice folks. Save some items for me for a crafty project I am thinking about doing. I have not completely figured out what I will do but I have some interesting ideas brewing. So, the list: ~Fortunes out of cookies ~Interesting tickets or tokens from mass transit, concerts, amusement rides . . . . ~Inexpensive currency either coin or paper from

Wont break wont shake wont stall wont fall

2012-01-27T20:26:00.000-08:00

So the self imposed gag order is over. I was in Civil court (with a jury) the last two days. This was because of the car accident I had in 2008. By "had" I mean that I was hit and injured. The insurance company has never wanted to settle. In 2009 I finally had to get a lawyer because they were harassing me to sign off. Even with that they rejected anything my lawyer said on my behalf. We even

I would love the good vibes my way

2012-01-23T23:55:00.000-08:00

I cant be specific just now but really need all the good vibes you can send my way. Come Thursday I will be in an awkward position I never expected. I will tell you more when I am able but a temporary gag order until the conclusion on Friday or Monday. Wish me good luck, send positive thoughts my way, pray or pass the Karma. Thanks in advance.

Let it . . . snow but don't stick?

2012-01-17T21:18:00.000-08:00

I have always loved the snow. When younger and had more money to burn I skied - and was good at it. When my boys were young I was out there with them building snow people, having snow ball fights and would make the hot chocolate at the end. I enjoy watching it fall. There is something calming and romantic watching it fall no matter the speed or density. I truly miss having a wood burning

Not so bad

2012-01-16T15:14:00.000-08:00

The car news was not so bad. I was told the gasket was to be $75 installed. They found a few more things that go hand in hand with it but I kinda expected that. All in all the total for all the repairs, parts and cleaning up the leaked oil all over the engine is . . . . . $102! It runs soooo much better now! I am so sorry I neglected you Ethyl MeRM! It all took 1 1/2 hours in which I hung out and

Friday the 13th

2012-01-13T23:07:00.000-08:00

My plans today (on my day off) were many leading up to a family "Christmas Birthday Friday the 13th Party" My Auntie She She from Cali is in town! I have been looking forward to this all week! I have been dragging everyday not getting the things done I want cause all I want is to sit on the couch. That is not the usual me and more importantly not how I want to be. Anyway, I got up and tried to

2012-01-13T10:03:00.000-08:00

So as I looked over some of the "years" past to decide the future I realized (what a dork I am :) ) how long I have kept up this wonderful tradition! You don't truly realize how traditions shape you until looking back on them and understand the changes. I have enjoyed reading the past years and seeing the growth I have lived. Here are the years past for your refreshment, ~2008 the Year of

Let it be so

2012-01-11T23:16:00.000-08:00

Well, the Diva has pondered then spoken. The year is . . . . "2012 CreaDiva - Hell on Wheels" Hot ideas burning down the road of creativity.cranking creating collaboratingI like it so there it is.As for creativity so far this year would be buying a used 35mm film camera. I have missed the ease of an easy to use camera. This is a camera that can be totally a point and shoot but I can learn more of

2012 New Year in My World

2012-01-09T12:23:00.000-08:00

On my first bike ride of the New Year I was thinking about what "this year" would be in My World. I really like the year 2011 and what it represented and not sure I wanted to let it go. ("2011 the Year of the Creative Moo - the Perfect Brainstorm" obsessive oblectation oligomania) Ideas were bouncing around as I pedaled along. I have the basic idea of the 2012 "Year" but it is not complete. Maybe

A favor from my readers

2012-01-08T22:37:00.000-08:00

I am going to ask a favor of all of you nice folks. Save some items for me for a crafty project I am thinking about doing. I have not completely figured out what I will do but I have some interesting ideas brewing. So, the list: ~Fortunes out of cookies ~Interesting tickets or tokens from mass transit, concerts, amusement rides ~Inexpensive currency either coin or paper ~Labels from wine, soda

Vacation (like) time is nice

2012-01-04T21:18:00.000-08:00

Three days off work in a row is rare in my world. Get real, more than one at a time is rare! Awesome!

New Year . . . oh crap!

2012-01-01T00:25:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all! I cannot believe a new year has rolled in. I have had a lot going on in the World of Marta and especially a lot in the brain because of it all. I feel like I have gone backwards in my profession since taking my current job. All of that thought process is for another time.I realized in giving a title to this post that I need to come up with the next "Year of" and what it

The future

2011-12-29T23:22:00.000-08:00

Wil bought us dinner at Ling Garden tonight. The fortune in my cookie reads "This coming Friday will be an exciting time for you." Interesting fortune to get on a Thursday night. Exciting can be taken good or bad but I am leaning towards good and upbeat. Stay tuned . . . . . .

Happy Happy Joy JOY!

2011-12-27T23:08:00.000-08:00

Hello! Had a great Christmas that I will tell you more about that later. Been way too busy to type (as usual). Maybe buying a used but excellent film use camera from a co-worker. My brother and I took lots of photos with it at Christmas. He approves after using it. He has a very similar one. My parents got the film developed today and said it came out really well! I am going to have Brooke look

Happy Christmas!

2011-12-22T23:23:00.001-08:00

Happy Christmas! This is my lovely tree all decked out.

Christmas now and Christmas future

2011-12-21T19:30:00.000-08:00

This first photo is my Lemon Cypress decorated for Christmas in my garden. Rose is standing watch as always. My Snowman and Santa collection arranged on the window as usual. I put up my lighted houses all around the bottom of the inside Christmas tree instead if presents. The two presents on the chair are for Wil. I sent the family presents over to my parents house today. My parents met me after

Dear Santa Baby

2011-12-20T10:54:00.000-08:00

Dear Santa Baby,I have decided to write you a letter much like when I was much younger. You cant go wrong aiming for the stars with no real expectations but the element of what you are surprised with. With that said I will type my list. It is no order so don't worry about that. Honestly whatever you do leave under my adorable tree is fine by me. I wanted to give you some ideas. Please note I did

Another day more fucked news

2011-12-18T23:26:00.000-08:00

The last couple of days at work (today included) I have got very discouraging news each day. Let me back up one day to set up one of my first discouragements. Wednesday night "Crazytown" (she sez that I don't do a good job. She has no actual examples or truth behind her smack talk but that does not stop her.) is a coworker that rides me and accused me of doing a big no-no with a controlled

Another name has come forth

2011-12-18T11:57:00.000-08:00

My lovely flat screen has spoken to me. I was sitting watching my flat screen a couple of days ago when the name was in my ear. It is interesting to me that so far all my possessions with names are female. I guess it makes sense since all of them are the hardworking items in my life as well. Anyway, the name is . . . Kiki LeRue - admired by all.Some might say it sounds like a conceited porn name.

Wil, the Muppets and me

2011-12-14T23:14:00.000-08:00

So our day went from an easy day to action packed with errands and taking care of business. I called Comcast first thing this morning to see if we could get any deals on our" Triple Play" package. We are already getting the best deal we can given the things that are "must haves" but it turns out that we can trade in our HD cable box and get one with a DVR built in! I am pretty excited by this!

Surprise to me

2011-12-13T22:37:00.000-08:00

I guess it's been a bit of time since I logged on to my laptop. I did not remember changing my desktop photo for the fall. The good and bad of having a semi smart phone. Well, I have been busy trying to get my parents house decorated for the holiday, cleaning for their annual holiday cocktail party and getting my place cleaned up and decorated for the holidays as well. Throw in a hormone migraine

Happy day of Family Food Feast

2011-12-02T09:52:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving! Today is our family feast and giving of Thanks. Thanksgiving is not really about the food but it is a nice bonus. My mom is a great cook. I should be in total coma after we get home this evening.I am thankful for all that I have accomplished since living on my own. I do work hard but am so grateful I can do it. To be able to pay bills, have my family, express my creativity,

Not what I expected

2011-11-26T09:36:00.000-08:00

So I just paid rent and a few bills and feel poor already! I cant completely complain though. I did not use the "half of rent" I had saved from the last pay check. I hope I can leave it untouched and keep the rest if my spending to $300 I have left. We shall see.I received an e-mail from the guy I briefly dated this summer. He said he felt "no spark" so we agreed to be music buddies. Anyway the

Be Thankful for who you are

2011-11-24T22:49:00.000-08:00

Don't call me Captain Obvious just roll with the title. While I don't like dealing with the "Unstable One" but I am thankful to have a job. I do earn a ridiculous salary but have to join a union like now. The union does not want me to work at any other job but seriously. I have a lot of overtime but am only scheduled for 4 days per week in the next couple weeks schedule. The short of it is I have

I did not know

2011-11-21T12:22:00.000-08:00

So I have been stressed lately but really? I have to work with a unstable person almost every night. Nobody else can stand her and they wont pick up the third shift if it is open because they don't want to be around her. Yes, that bad. I went to bed last night after the news at 11:30pm. I did not set an alarm (8:45am) thinking I might sleep in until 9:30 but I have not done that for awhile. I

Here I am!

2011-10-27T22:05:00.000-07:00

Okay, I have been crazy busy. I have been working 97 hours or more every 2 weeks. My days off are random and jam packed. As I typed earlier I don't have time in my daily schedule! I get up, drink my coffee and eat a bit of something, change, stretch and hit the road on my bike by 10am at the latest. When I get back I stretch, shower and get to work. When I get home from work at night I plan my

I'm in and out!

2011-10-17T22:42:00.000-07:00

Had a great and busy two days off! I got my hair cut and colored, (great cut and a bit different color - love it!) Derby Freshie Reunion, biked, grocery shop, paid bills, got the fabric washed and dried at my moms. More later but honestly the fun creative cool of my Sunday was looking through first my Grandmothers button box then my Moms. It was so interesting to see how well and interesting

I promise

2011-10-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

Okay all, now that I started updating I have so much more to say. I don't want to drag my computer with me to work today. I started a book yesterday and am already hooked! It is "Night of many Dreams"by an author I like, Gail Tsukiyama.I think I have read it before but it could be the formula this author uses. I finally finished the book "The Help". It was 400 plus pages! I liked it in it's own

sewing photos

2011-10-12T18:36:00.000-07:00

Here is the photo of coat pattern (the camel colored coat) and the leopard sheer ling fabric! The sheer-ling is the inside and soooo soft!

Sorry for ther internet silence

2011-10-08T19:04:00.000-07:00

You asked for an update to my internet silence so here we go! I had to bring my computer to work with me and use a word processor to get this done. If I did not have e-mail access on my phone I would not know what was going on! I really don’t have time to be on the computer at home these days. I get up in the morning and have my coffee and breakfast, bike, shower and head to work. When I get home

Awesome occurrences!

2011-08-27T22:40:00.000-07:00

I am soooo excited to say…I am going to see UFO in concert! They are playing in September but I can't wait! I have loved them since my DB (now DF=Dear Friend) introduced me to their hard- rocking goodness. Thank you DF! We were planning to see them in 2005 or 06 (I cant remember the year for sure) but the date got canceled! I was very sad and really felt I missed out on mighty rawk!

Feeling content

2011-08-14T19:39:00.000-07:00

This has been a good weekend! I did well in my first week of work in both grasping the job and dealing with the stress of it all and constant change. I made yummy lunches, got a new stainless water bottle with locking lid to have for work use, got all blood tests and paperwork done on time or ahead, enjoyed praise from new co-workers but most of all being a working member of society.

T.G.I. f'ing FRIDAY and other Tributes

2011-08-12T10:32:00.000-07:00

Not much time to post since I am out living! Buckle your seat belts because I will verve around and leave! I have almost finished my first week at the new job. It is going well so far. The hardest part of this job will be memorizing the building(s)! They have the original building, two different add-on's and now they are completing the third one! What I am trying to say is not all halls or

Best of Show

2011-07-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

I went to my first dog show. It was not what I expected but I was not sure what to expect. Actually with my week I did not have time to think much about it. The only references I had was the movie "Best of Show" and an episode of "Sex and the City." You know, the one where Charlotte shows here dog that she got as a gift from a dog breeder/show person. Anyway, it was less formal than the New York

It's about f'ing time!

2011-07-22T18:33:00.000-07:00

Boy howdy I have been busy! I am usually doing stuff but this is "pouring" week! Let me start by saying on the way to my parent’s house Wednesday afternoon I got a phone call. I could not pull over fast (and safely) enough to answer (I won’t answer my new hand held if I am driving) the call. I did not recognize the number so I waited semi-patiently for the voice mail. It was the recruiter I

Welcome to my boudoir

2011-07-19T20:55:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to my boudoir. I am very pleased about how my closet re-do is going. I ended up buying another larger file cabinet on Sunday. I got it at the Thrift store in my hood for $8! It was marked at $12 but it had been there for a bit. I did not want to buy it before as I was sure I would get one (the right size and in working order) for free on CL but I have been trying for some time

Do you feel fortunate?

2011-07-18T20:40:00.000-07:00

My fortune cookie from Ling Garden"The rainbow's treasures will soon belong to you." The mind boggles . . . . . Seriously my mind went from a "G" rating to "XXX". Please if there is a god make it twins!

Do you feel lucky pt II-let it ride

2011-07-17T13:21:00.000-07:00

My luck seems to holding if not getting better! I felt like the interview went well Friday. It is an on call position but the benefits are through the union I would have to join. If I get the job I would be in the "system" and able to apply for positions internally. It would give me a leg up and hopefully get me a job at the hospital in my neighborhood. The other hospital is only 2ish miles away

I have a kick ass clan!

2011-07-16T22:17:00.000-07:00

Today was a good day. My dad and I went to the Portland Highland Games. I have Scottish in my blood as well as Irish not to mention Swedish, Dutch and Norwegian. I also have Canadian Indian in me too. I am your general mutt. Anyway, my dad and I made a day of the Highland Games. We enjoyed the dancing, the bag pipes, athletics, clan pride and good weather after morning rain. I really enjoy my

Do you feel lucky?

2011-07-14T13:17:00.000-07:00

I got lucky yesterday in a couple of ways. I know what you are thinking and I wish it were that kind of lucky too, but no. Here is the story. I was on the computer job hunting and checking CL free section for the vertical file cabinet I want. There were a few tall ones but they are about 3-5 inches too deep to fit in my bedroom closet. What I did find was 2 free standing Snoopy in Santa Suits

Living my life

2011-06-29T21:09:00.000-07:00