kwtinkerbell in paradise

Rant, rant, rant

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:29:07 GMT

My life stinks, my life stinks, my life stinks.

I hate my job, I hate my job, I hate my job.

My children are spoiled brats sometimes, my children are spoiled brats sometimes, my children are spoiled brats sometimes.

Blah, blah, blah....

okay, I feel a little better now

put in perspective

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:53:00 GMT

I just finished watching The Muppet Movie with Dylan. Nothing like the simplicity and beauty of sharing a childhood memory with your own child. I got to sing all the songs (I have the original LP thank you very much) and watch him oooh and aaah throughout it all.

Dylan has always loved "The Rainbow Song" which I have sung to him since he was born. That along with "Sweet Baby James" and a simple nonsense song I made up about all the people who love him. So he got to see Kermit sing the original tonight. (in all honesty, he always requests the nonsense-made-up song the most. My only songwriting credit.)

Moments like this can not be bought. Period.

rant, rant, rant

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:18:08 GMT

Warning; this is one bitter, nasty post. Read at your own risk.

Southwest Airlines is the WORST!! They have lost my little boy's suitcase. Yesterday they were super nice about it all; don't worry they kept saying. It will probably be on the next flight. And since this was in Ft. Lauderdale and I was driving back to Key West, it was reassuring that they were exercising due diligence in searching out the missing luggage. I've had bags that have been delayed, but never really truly lost. After multiple phone calls today they have now told me that the bag isn't in their system, as far as they are concerned, it never got on the plane in Birmingham. And all the nice folks I spoke to yesterday? Well, they are now MIA as well and I had to speak with a nasty, nasty lady who kept telling me I should have come in right away and file a claim. ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!

So I have to go out and buy Dylan some new tennis shoes tomorrow. I'm hoping we can limp by on the clothes that I have kept here for him (my ex has had a bad habit of not sending enough clothes with him in the past). At least I do have some things here although he had grown and out of some of the stuff. He is wearing a pair of underwear right now that give a new meaning to tighty-whites. Kind of cute though.

Okay, I really need to focus on deep breathing, thinking happy thoughts and banishing this anguishing headache I've had all day. Tomorrow is another vicious day. I am a full week behind at work (brought some home with me but can't face it right now). Dylan has dragged out every single toy he owns here (what a mess) and I'm exhausted. At least we had a lovely trip home; stopped at this cute little beach outside of Islamorada where we picked up shells and saw a hermit and a ghost crab. Dylan does not like crabs. Then we pulled off the highway in Big Pine and saw 11 Key deer (little, itty bitty deer; about the size of a very large dog). We had the top down and they walked up to the car. Took lots of pictures.

I'm sure tomorrow will be a better day. It had better be!!

long time, no post

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:22:00 GMT

Okay, not that there is anything remotely interesting going on. But here's the update on my life.

Went to the opening of the Key West Songwriter's Festival. Pretty cool, saw lots of songwriters from Nashville that I've be-friended over the past two years. Went to a couple of the performances where I found myself getting a bit annoyed. I guess I'm just more inclined to independent country stuff and these are the more mainstream songwriters. It's nice hearing the people who write the stuff for Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, etc. singing their songs themselves. But after hearing for what seemed to be the 32nd time that the next song will be on the next Trace Adkins album (last year all the songs were going on the new Kenny Chesney album); I started losing it. How many songs are there are this new album? But had a blast hanging with my best buddy Eliza and we danced and drank and had bunches of fun.

The following day I took off for Meridian, Mississippi to visit my little boy for his 7th birthday. I love seeing him, but Meridian doesn't offer much in the way of things to do with a little boy. Next time I think I'll fly to Atlanta and stay there instead and go to art galleries, that great big park that's downtown and the zoo. I'm making my summer plans for him in Key West. I'm thinking beach, the pool, summer movies at the Tropic, this great little place that does sea life exploration classes for kids. Key West may be small, but hey, we have some stuff for the little ones. And not too expensive either.

Back home and getting ready for my upcoming birthday. Can't believe I'm going to be (drumroll please) forty-four!! My new fella is flying in for the week, my friends from Nashville will be playing again at the Breath and my best pal from Atlanta is coming as well. The following week will bring back my favorite pals from Nashville, the Coal Men. So I'm looking forward to lots of fun, family and friends having a great time on the rock.

oops

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:01:58 GMT

Didn't get the pictures downloaded. Let's try this again folks.

girlfriends are the best

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:43:01 GMT

I just had the lovliest dinner with my friend Eliza. We went out to cheer her up (guy problems) and had the nicest chat about work, guys, girls, crazy ex's and the general welfare of the world. Oh yes, and clothes. It always ends up being about men and clothes.

So here's to the girls. We totally rule the world, men just don't realize it. As long as we have one another, we shall stay sane.

pissed off

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:47:18 GMT

I've had it. My job sooooo sucks. Everytime I think it really isn't that bad; something happens that makes me realize how much it sucks.

Tired of being used, abused and ridiculed.

Seriously considering finding another job. Just don't enjoy the job searching at all. I may just tell them that I don't want to work in the office and would rather be out at the booth selling parasail rides. Yep, that sounds like a plan...

ARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH

Pulling myself out of the dumps

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:49:19 GMT

Yep, been in a major bummed out mode lately. Too many colds, too many hours at work, too many annoying people interfering in my life, etc. Yep: blah, blah, blah.

But I'm taking the steps necessary to get my sorry butt back into the high life. Spent a super-productive day yesterday when I finished work. Came home and CLEANED HOUSE in a major way. Finally straightened out the blasted sewing room. I always knew I had way too much fabric, patterns and such. Never realized I had so much knitting stuff though. Yarn is EVERYWHERE! I'm currently working on a couple of cute little knitted caps for some friends. And finally using the very expensive, very beautiful knitting ribbon I bought 4 years ago to make my mother a stole/wrap for her birthday in June. I have serious knitting ADD. Always have 3 or more projects at any given time. But I'm going to have to sell some of this stuff. It's way out of hand.

But the apartment is looking real good. Not bad considering I've been living here for a year now. Hopefully I won't be so embarrassed next time I have company.

So it is St. Patrick's Day and I am taking it easy before heading downtown to see my best buds start their first night at the Breath. Most of Key West is out and about; some of the guys I work with left at 1 pm and were already wrecked by 4:00. I hope there are still some folks standing when the band starts playing at 10 pm!! Have every intention of drinking, dancing and hanging out till the wee hours of the morning. I haven't seen my friends since August so we are loooong overdue for major catchup time together.

So to everyone out there-HAPPY ST. PATRICKS!!

totally relevent questionaire

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:01:40 GMT

Name something that made you frown today?
extreme annoyance at my co-workers who don't appreciate me

What were you doing at 7:00am?
watching the Weather Channel

What were you doing 1 hour ago?
starting to knit a hat

What is something you will never forget?
my children's kisses

What was the last thing you said aloud?
those guys are real jerks

How many different things did you drink today?
cuban coffee, water, essential Vitamin water

What was the last thing you bought?
breakfast

What color is your room?
great pinkish-lavenderish color depending on the time of day

Do you laugh a lot?
yes, thank goodness. Usually at myself

Do you have plans tomorrow?
work, work, work. Then may go have a Bass afterwards

Are you ticklish?
if I'm in the mood

Are you typically a jealous person?
Only in a certain way, but I hide it pretty well

Who's the first person on your received calls list?
Lance

What's the 5th text in your inbox?
Lance saying good morning

Do you chew on straws
nope, I'm not really a chewer

What is the next concert you're going to?
Well, does going to see the Coal Men play in a bar count?

What's the biggest disappointment to you lately?
that a person I cared for very, very much was able to hurt me in a devastating way. Kind of killed a little bit of me

What were you doing at midnight last night?
sound, sound asleep

Is success in your future?
better be

Do you have a nickname?
Not really, although I have had people give me pet names now and then

Are you a heavy sleeper?
Yes, to the point it freaks people out

When was the last time you said "I love you" to a parent?
last night, gotta show Mom the love

Was today a good day?
today was a terrible, horrendous, hideous day. Tomorrow should be better. I'm in a better state of mind

What are you listening to?
the incessant drone of the tv

Are you upset about life right now?
Unfortunately yes. But I'm working on making things better. Baby steps, baby steps

Who was the last person you hugged?
ummm, my friend's new baby. He hugged me back; that has put me in a fabulous state of mind about life in general. Baby smells, baby hugs, baby toes, baby laughs--it's all good

How do you like to spend the holidays?
I love the whole decorating thing and listening to corny Christmas music (Bobby Sherman in particular)

Do you currently have feelings for someone?
yep, but I will leave it at that

How do you feel about Valentine's day?
pretty quiet, but I did receive a nice card from someone special

How is your hair?
getting really long. I actually was able to put in a French braid today.

Are any of your great-grandparents still alive?
no, but I did get to know my great-grandmothers very well

Where do you keep your money?
money, what money?

What was the weather like on your b-day?
pretty good, nice end of spring weather in Key West

Who was the last person you kissed?
hmmmm, would have to be my adopted bro Hans. I haven't been doing much kissing since I've had a terrible cold.

What instant messaging system do you use?
really don't im except on MySpace with Loco loco in England

Do you own a stereo that costs more than 100 dollars?
Yes

Have you ever told someone of the opposite sex you loved them and didn't mean it?
Yes, not one of my shining moments

Is there anyone that doesn't like you because of something you didn't even do?
I'm sure of that. A certain woman has always thought I did something I never did but she isn't the most stable of people

Do you miss someone?
definately

When is the last time you laughed?
this morning

How are you feeling?
much better than this afternoon. Earlier today I was about to tear off heads and use them as bowling balls. After coming home and having some quiet time, I feel much better

Who was the last person you took a picture with?
Danny Carter, sunset sail on the Fury

New Year

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:13:14 GMT

Okay, have to re-think my profession of choice. I really enjoy working as a bookkeeper. But being a bookkeeper means I have to deal with the dreaded end-of-the-year number crunching. Lots and lots of numbers to crunch.

Deep breath; repeat to yourself; I love my job, I love my job.

Okay. Now if I can get this dang rash to go away. The doctor said it is due to stress. Stress? What is stress? I DON'T HAVE ANY STRESS IN MY LIFE!!!!! Maybe if I keep telling myself this, it will become true.

My 2007

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:42:31 GMT

Thanks to Jamesela for this excellent way to waste some time on a lazy Saturday afternoon...

1) Where did you begin 2007? On Duval Street, about 500 feet from a drag queen being dropped from the roof of a local bar in a a large stilleto pump
  2) What was your status on Valentine's Day? single, single, and even more single
 3) Were you in school (anytime this year)? just to get my son out of trouble
4) How did you earn your money? working on da bus
 5) Did you have to go to the hospital? for once, no!!!
6) Did you have any encounters with the police? yes
7) Where did you go on vacation? Dallas/Ft Worth
 8) What did you purchase that was over $1000? Nothing
9) Did you know anybody who got married? a few unfortunate souls
10) Did you know anybody who passed away? too many people
11) Was anyone born? Yes
  12) Did you move anywhere? Across the yard to my new apartment
  13) How did you celebrate your birthday? At Hog's Breath & Cowboy Bill's with Sharla & Kate
14) What concerts/shows did you go to? just my friends at the Hog's Breath
 15) Are you registered to vote? You know it
  16) Who did you want to win Big Brother? I've never seen that show
  17) Where do you live now? Key West
18) How did you spend your summer? Working, working and more working
 19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2007? getting arrested
20) What has been your favorite moment? Watching sunset while sailing and seeing the green flash
21) What's something you learned about yourself? I can live by myself just fine
 22) Any new additions to your family? No
23.) What was your worst month? October
  24.) What music will you remember 2007 by? hmmm, good question. Can't think of one song
 25) Who has been your best drinking buddy? Sharla
26) Made new friends? Yes
27) Made any New best friends? Yes
28) Favorite Night out? Sunset Watersports Christmas party and New Year's Eve
29) What sporting events did you attend? my son's best friend's state soccer championship
30) What was your best month? May
  31) Overall, how would you rate this year? C
32) Other than home, where did you spend most of your time? Work, hanging at the Hog's Breath
  33) Change your hairstyle? Just letting it grow
 34) Have any car accidents? scraped the side of the car
35) How old did you turn this year? 43
  36) Did you have a New Year's resolution? Never make resolutions
37) Do anything embarrassing? To many to name
38) Buy anything new from eBay? yes
39) Get married? no, thank God
40) Get arrested? Yes, very embarrassing
  41) Be honest - did you watch American Idol? no
42) Did you get sick this year? still sick!@
 43) Been snowboarding? never
  44) Are you happy to see 2007 go? yep, ready for another year
45) Been naughty or nice? overall, nice; except towards my ex-husband

Waaaahhhh!

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:41:40 GMT

Alert! This is one whiny post so venture at your peril.

I hate my boss, I hate my job, I hate my life right now. Okay, I don't really "hate" everything, but I'm definately not a happy camper. My boss comes back from his lovely vacation all full of piss and vinegar, yelling about lots of little things. So after a really, really busy weekend dealing with crazy tourists, I get to deal with a psycho boss first thing Monday morning. The bus was not a fun place today.

Bad weather moving in which means my fibro is flaring up. I need a massage folks! But taking the day off tomorrow; celebrating some Nashville friends birthdays and heading out with them before they head home. So sleeping in the morning. Yesssss...

Okay-it's all out of my system now. Thanks everyone.

good man; an oxymoron?

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:47:50 GMT

Somehow I've managed to recover (well, mostly recovered) from recent heartbreak and have managed to meet a couple really great guys.

Of course, once again, they don't live anywhere near me. Why is that decent guys live in god-forsaken places like New Jersey and Virginia?

Oh well, it has been a fun week. An old acquaintance has moved back to Key West after 11 years and we have had fun catching up and hanging out with other old gang members. And another group is arriving this week for Thanksgiving. I'll probably have at least one decent hangover by the end of the week.

So when I get lonely and depressed, I can call these friends up and be surrounded with love and affection. Got to love the friends. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Posting? I don't need stinking postings!

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:45:50 GMT

Actually, I guess I do need to post. But what to say, other than my life has been extremely crummy lately and I'm pretty depressed about it all. Work sucks, love life really REALLY sucks (I got dumped big time) and now I've got some major legal problems looming over my head.

Okay, so here goes. My life sucks, my life sucks, my life sucks.

I hope that got it out of my system. I need a vacation...

Fantasy Fest 2007

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:25:19 GMT

I am beat. One more Fantasy Fest down, thank goodness there isn't another one for a full year.

So if anyone is interested in checking out the photo evidence of the fun we had, check out the flickr page. Yes, those are wigs. Yes, Sharla & I took lots of salicious pictures, many of which will not make it onto the public domain area.

But a good time was had by all. No arrests, no emergency room visits and we all woke up in our own beds. So I would say that it worked out well.

alive, but barely

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:10:51 GMT

What a cruddy couple of weeks. Lots going on but nothing to really say anything about.

Needless to say, the stomach flu just about put me in the hospital. Someone like me cannot have something that keeps me from eating for a week.

And now we are having really nasty weather as well. Spent last night looking like a drowned rat and today is shaping up to be the same.

So I shall stay home (finally got a day off!) and watch my football game. All I have to say is:

GO NOLES! MIAMI SUCKS!!

when it rains...

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:10:54 GMT

It definately pours.

And I'm in the middle of a freaking hurricane.

Help! Is there a doctor in the house? Or House as it may be.

To post or not to post

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:56:46 GMT

Well, I'm still alive. Very long weekend. Everyone at work decided to go out of town at the same time so I spent all weekend being jack-of-all-trades. Yes folks, not only does she do bookkeeping; she also decorates boats for weddings, does phone reservations at all hours of the evening, checks in passengers and does general go-fer duty as well.

Needless to say, I'm taking tomorrow OFF! Do not call, do not write, do not disturb.

My good buddies are in town to play at the Hog's Breath this week so I'll be joining them to blow off some steam. Of course I will probably live to regret this tomorrow, but I'll have all day to recover.

Yes I do live an exciting life.

Viggo, nekked guys, mindless online quizzes-Oh My!!

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:28:09 GMT

First off, new Viggo movie coming out. He is playing a complete badass with lots of tattoos. All is good in the universe. My Viggo-meter is going off the charts!!

Second, I'm really ticked off because NBC is showing a dumb pro-football game (not to be compared to college football which I adore) instead of Scrubs. So no John C. McGinley fix tonight. Wah!!

But I did have a date tonight. We went to an early showing at the indie movie palace right off Duval Street. Side-splitting funny movie "Death At a Funeral". So go see it. If anything, to see Alan Tudyk nekked on the roof of a lovely English home. BTW, nice tushie Alan! I'd let you eat crackers in my bed anyday. Heck, I'll even forgive you for making "Dodgeball".

Last but not least, Jamesela got me hooked on another quiz. So here's the results, not that I didn't already know that I totally rock the literature thing. And even though I claim to hate math, I actually am pretty good at it. Go figure.

Accidents in the home

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:08:25 GMT

Being the single woman living on her own, I was jolted into the reality of getting hurt and being all alone last night. I slipped, fell forward and split my head wide open on the door jamb. Lots of blood, lots of pain. I did have my cell phone so I called my parents who live next door and the whole family rushed over to doctor me. The cut wasn't that bad (isn't it amazing the amount of bleeding one gets when they hit their head) so we didn't go to the ER. I believe that would have been more tramatic than the actual head injury. But I did stay at my parent's so they could keep an eye on me. Aren't families wonderful? Mom washed the blood away, my dad fretted and rubbed my shoulder and my brother thoughtfully cleaned up all the blood.

Of course, all I could think of was dying alone, sprawled on the floor of my apartment surrounded by my lp records. I guess I need one of those buttons you push when you fall. Remember the whole "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!" commercials?

Thanks mom, dad, brother, my boss for not laughing at my clumsiness

Oh yes, I did have a head CT (my doctor insisted) and the official diagnosis is a mild concussion and oh yeah, I have a chronic sinus infection.

Finally

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:15:46 GMT

I have finally entered all the sales for July. Considering it is now the middle of August, I guess things could be worse. Tomorrow tackle payroll and commissions; then move onto catching up in August so I don't end up like I did this past month.

A close friend of mine observered that it is rather funny that me, the most scatter-brained and disorganized person in the world, is rather good at making numbers add up and work. Funny how the brain can work. Can't get my life in order, nor my apartment or anything else personal. Can't remember birthdays, phone numbers, etc. anymore; but can tell when and where a certain Beatles song was released. Must be slightly idiot savant in that perspective.

I just think I have way too much insignificant information in my brain (can't be beat in Trivial Pursuit) but I can not remember what I had for breakfast yesterday. Wait, yes I can. Same thing everyday; small cafe con leche (1 sugar) and cuban bread with cheese toast. Total Key West breakfast. And they deliver (they love the fact when I call in my order, I just have to say that I'm "on the bus" and they know where to go).

so very, very tired...

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 02:37:02 GMT

Okay, I'm working waaaayy too much. But hopefully all will be caught up, relatively speaking, this week. And I may be able to get at least one day off this week. Took one day off this past week out of sheer desperation and exhaustion. Call it a mental health day. I had only planned on taking the morning off, but morning became afternoon and I just couldn't face that office. Even if it is on a old school bus.

Anyway, enjoyed having my favorite musician friends from Nashville in town. Only been able to get down to see them twice this week and their last night is tomorrow. So I'm resting this evening with bad tv, chinese food and my laptop.

Here is to a good night's sleep. Then mush off to the bus and muddle my way through another day of crunching numbers. Can't wait to get caught up.

Mental health day

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:54:57 GMT

Did not go to work today. Call it a mental health day. Just sat in bed, ate comfort food, wearing nothing but a very old man's shirt. Dozed on and off. Now it is nighttime and I'm watching bad tv and pondering life.

The tv is interesting, my pondering is just plain annoying me. My work is becoming so over-whelming that the idea of going into the office today was too much to handle. Of course, the avoidance technique I'm currently using isn't going to make things any better. So tomorrow, after a good night's sleep, I shall enter the arena of battle and hope to slay the dragon of paperwork that is taking over my desk.

Did get to hear some great music last night from some old friends playing here from Nashville. Once again, music solves some of life's problems. As for the other problems I'm facing; well, nothing can solve them right now it seems. Time will tell if I will make it through it unscathed.

Absence makes the heart grow heavier

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:10:03 GMT

Okay, been gone too long from here. Lots going on in my life, but as the lovely Jamesela commented in her last posting, not much that is shareable.

So in honor of mine (and Jamesela's) lack of posting ability, I shall attempt to create something entireably readable but knowing me, will ramble incoherantly.

Update status: Still working for watersports company; which, while entertaining for many different reasons, is dragging my butt down. Long hours with no days off make Tink a very dull girl indeed. But, in looking back (with total exhuastion), I'm still living the dream on a tropical island, doing work that I'm really pretty good at (more on this in a minute) and with a group of crazy people. My office is literally in an old school bus, I live minutes away and don't have to get dressed up or down for the job. I'm doing bookkeeping/office management, which for some strange reason I'm rather good at. Anyone who knows me, knows that I have the well-deserved reputation for being rather scatter-brained and very unorganized in my life. But I so love adding up the little numbers and when my day balances out; happy, happy, joy, joy. I also get to work with some rather silly people, especially my boss whom I've the pleasure of knowing for many years. He is a stereo-typical loud-mouthed New Jersey boy who puts up with no BS whatsoever and finds great amusement in ridiculing anyone and everyone. We spend most of our day bantering back and forth. But when I took the job, the previous bookkeeper was extremely behind in her work and we are still playing major catch up. Thus the long hours and working 7 days a week. We have another bookkeeper that was hired to help out, but he is rather clueless at times. I have dubbed him Wonder Boy because he acts like he knows what is going on, but is wondering about it all in reality. He does try hard though and I'm kind of warming to him a bit. As long as he doesn't touch my stuff!!

I'm still enjoying my little apartment. My folks finally moved into my old house and they have brought over the rest of my meager belongings. I now have an overabundance of dressers and no one to help me move things into their proper place. But I do have some guy friends arriving into town this week to play at the Hog's Breath and I may rope a couple of them into helping me get things into their proper place.

Life is rather lonely for me though. I had a delightful month-long visit with my little boy in June. He is starting first grade and is talking a great deal (I had forgotten how many questions a 7 year old can ask in 5 minutes) but has developed a strong Southern drawl. So must do my best to keep him from sounding like a total redneck.

I'm looking forward to the movie Stardust, based on the story by my fav author Neil Gaiman. I've been spending lots of time reading his blog about the adventures in movie making and premieres and such. I'm still semi-attached to my movie project, but with my job and financing still up in the air, I'm not sure when or if I'll be able to work on it.

No real sewing, knitting, crocheting, or creative undertakings either. Like I said, I'm rather dull these days.

And I'm happy that some old friends are arriving Monday to play for two weeks at the Breath-my favorite drummer and former rock star, Paul Deakin, incredibly talented Mike McAdam and Chris Cook, who has taken a place in my heart as an adopted brother. Hopefully (pay attention Loco-loco) Robert Reynolds will be joining the merry gang this time as well. Taking Tuesday morning off so I can hang with the guys and listen to some good music Monday night. Will probably have too much to drink, dance until my feet hurt and laugh like crazy for a change. Will keep an update on the horizon.

Cheers one and all...

And again; happy, happy birthday to all my favorite people who celebrate being Leo's-Jeanie, Liza, Nico, Jamie and Hitch. You guys are the bestest.

Crisis mode

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:06:48 GMT

I am struggling with a number of crisis(es) of faith right now. Some involving romantic involvements, some with parental issues, some with work/what am I doing with my life...

Yes, the saying has always been that God will not give you more than you can handle. But sometimes I have to wonder.

Is it supposed to be this hard? Just when I think I've got things on track, there comes that damn train.

So send good thoughts my way. Need the vibes.

Also dealing with a cracked rib. The pain is pretty ugly and it is hampering my ability to deal with things. Oh well, life goes on.