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Welcome to this weeks meeting of Angry Bakers Annonymous, or ABA.
*seats scrapping and general shuffling*
Do we have any new memebers today?
*raises hand*
Hi, my name is Monica, and I'm an angry baker.
*clapping*
This is my first meeting and I'm a little nervous. I guess I've always baked when I'm angry. Something upsets me and I run straight to the kitchen and my oven. It started small. Just cookies and pastries. But soon I started getting into the harder stuff.
*muffled sobbing*
Cupcakes.
*louder sobbing*
Cakes.
*sobbing no longer remotely muffled*
Soon I didn't even have to be angry. I would find little ways to be annoyed so I could bake. *sniffle*
Now my house is full of delicious baked goods and....and.... I'm going on a..a... diet!
*wailing from the back row*
But it's ok now. I got up the strength to come here. The first step is admitting you have a problem.
*cheers*
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Travel Log 5-20: Glitter, Baby Powder, and Cupcakes
Lately I have been looking at the stuff I have around the house. Now back in the day every person kept herbs around the house and had a nice green thumb because it was that or starve. I believe my OH refers to my thumb as mildly blackish gray (but that's just because he loves me and wants to spare my feelings). If you want spindly dead things, or perhaps dried out stalks I'm your girl! If you want healthy happy plants, not so much.
The tightening of the belts around here has lead me to thinking (don't worry, no one called the fire department about the smoke coming out of my ears), and this is what I thought. What is the most important part of a working?
Your intent.
What doesn't cost a penny?
Your intent.
So if all the trappings that I go out and pay for are just for ambiance why the Hades can't I find substitutes that I don't have to pay for?
And now most of you are saying "WE ALREADY KNEW THAT YOU DORK!"
Why yes yes you did. And now I'm finally paying attention to a lot of the darn good ideas that you guys have graced all of us out here in blog land with.
That and its gotten my creative juices flowing a bit too =).
On a slightly seperate note, my aforementioned OH is starting to show a lot of interest in my spell/wish casting. And has mentioned wanting me to perhaps teach him. Now he and I have had some strained time in our relationship, and mostly its because our views of each others role were skewed in an unhealthy manner. Now I'm going to have to muse over whether this would be a good role change or not. Hmmm.....
Oh, and check out these solar night lights from Pink and Green Mama I am so making a set of these for my munchkin army. Some of them are still woefully afraid of the dark. How can we plot domination if we can't rule the night as well? Now we can take over the world with impunity! Mwuahahahaha!
The tightening of the belts around here has lead me to thinking (don't worry, no one called the fire department about the smoke coming out of my ears), and this is what I thought. What is the most important part of a working?
Your intent.
What doesn't cost a penny?
Your intent.
So if all the trappings that I go out and pay for are just for ambiance why the Hades can't I find substitutes that I don't have to pay for?
And now most of you are saying "WE ALREADY KNEW THAT YOU DORK!"
Why yes yes you did. And now I'm finally paying attention to a lot of the darn good ideas that you guys have graced all of us out here in blog land with.
That and its gotten my creative juices flowing a bit too =).
On a slightly seperate note, my aforementioned OH is starting to show a lot of interest in my spell/wish casting. And has mentioned wanting me to perhaps teach him. Now he and I have had some strained time in our relationship, and mostly its because our views of each others role were skewed in an unhealthy manner. Now I'm going to have to muse over whether this would be a good role change or not. Hmmm.....
Oh, and check out these solar night lights from Pink and Green Mama I am so making a set of these for my munchkin army. Some of them are still woefully afraid of the dark. How can we plot domination if we can't rule the night as well? Now we can take over the world with impunity! Mwuahahahaha!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Travel Log 5-16: Right Left Center Left Center
As I've whined about on here lately I had been feeling as if I was in a moral quagmire spinning my wheels.
For the past week, since I really started to try and change it, that has not been the case.
I have more energy, even my coworkers have noticed that I am in a better mood on a constant basis. A post by Magaly (I hope I spelled her name right) over at Pagan Culture put a name to a little twinge I still get though.
See I haven't come out of the broom closet at work. In fact I actively avoid it. Mainly I avoid it because there as so many of "those" kinds of christians there. The ones that will talk about how christian they are constantly. And discuss how christian everyone around them is. Yeah, those kind.
So I avoid it, and most of them have, by my lack of information otherwise, come to the conclusion that I am just as christian as they are. Half the time I want to say something, but then a little voice tells me "why rock the boat?"
I think in this case, because so much of my income is dependant on these people feeling comfortable working with me, that discretion may be the better part of valor. I know it is a bit of a cheap cop out, but I have never claimed to be anything other than what I have I just haven't corrected their miss-assumptions(is that even a word?). Hmm...I think I'm going to have to look for some moral guidance on this. Meditation here I come!
For the past week, since I really started to try and change it, that has not been the case.
I have more energy, even my coworkers have noticed that I am in a better mood on a constant basis. A post by Magaly (I hope I spelled her name right) over at Pagan Culture put a name to a little twinge I still get though.
See I haven't come out of the broom closet at work. In fact I actively avoid it. Mainly I avoid it because there as so many of "those" kinds of christians there. The ones that will talk about how christian they are constantly. And discuss how christian everyone around them is. Yeah, those kind.
So I avoid it, and most of them have, by my lack of information otherwise, come to the conclusion that I am just as christian as they are. Half the time I want to say something, but then a little voice tells me "why rock the boat?"
I think in this case, because so much of my income is dependant on these people feeling comfortable working with me, that discretion may be the better part of valor. I know it is a bit of a cheap cop out, but I have never claimed to be anything other than what I have I just haven't corrected their miss-assumptions(is that even a word?). Hmm...I think I'm going to have to look for some moral guidance on this. Meditation here I come!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Travel Log 5-15: And Sometime this Week I Shall Be Wet!
Our pool has just been drained. The owner's finally, after 4 months, have come to take care of it. So sometime this week they will have it cleaned and filled and we shall swim!
On the plus side I'm doing ok at work so money stress is calming down a bit.
Other than that I can really feel the changes I am pushing to make in my life starting to work on my outlook. Things are starting to roll off my back and I'm feeling more grounded in my moral framework, which when you're in the car business is a REALLY BIG issue, lol.
I also really helps to read all of your blogs and see that there are so many different ways to look at the same problems and deal with them. So thanks for that =)!
This is a pretty good ritual to invoke a spirit that I found on Rev Gigi's B.O.S
that I think I might adapt for my pool. With 4 kids around the more help I can get for pool safety the better!
Items needed
The image or token of your Guardian
As many candles as you wish, the more the better
An offering of some sort: milk with a bit of whisky in it, cornmeal, incense
This is best done in a Circle, as the Circle will enhance the energy. Cast the Circle as usual, and when you come to the body of the ritual, charge the image/token in this way:
From below the image, imagine a column of white light arising from the Earth. Pull it up into the image, and form a ball of white light around it. Imagine the Earth energy filled with strength, and courage, and protective love. Now from above the image, imagine a column of white light coming down from the Heavens. Let this light enter the image, mixing with the Earth energy. Imagine this energy as filled with intelligence and vigor. Let the two energies mix, and come into perfect balance. Now invoke your Guardian into being. Say something like:
Behold from this energy of Mother Earth and Father Sky I fashion a Guardian. A protector and champion. I call you into being O Guardian: I call you forth: I imbue you with energy and will, and I give you form. May you take this form: may you animate this form: may it be my key to you O Guardian.
Imagine the Guardian in the form of the image (or if you are using a token, in the form you desire). See the Guardian begin to grow, expanding from the size of the image to life size, then to larger than life size. Imagine it taking on the appearance and movement of a living being.
Make your offering now. Say something like:
Greetings O Guardian. Accept this nourishment from me, in token of the bond between us. As you give service to me, so do I also give service to you. As you protect me and mine, so likewise I honor you and nourish you. Accept this offering I pray and take of it what you desire, when you have finished, I will dispose of what remains.
Place the offering before the image. Imagine the offering glowing with light, very brightly. Imagine the Guardian taking the offering, and consuming it. It should be noted that the nourishment is not the offering spiritual beings have no use for physical food- but rather the act of respect in offering it, and the energy included with it.
Now charge your Guardian. Say something like this, depending on what exactly you need:
O Guardian, I charge you, to protect me and mine from all harm, shield us from negativity, stand with us and aid us against any dangers and keep us safe and strong. Protect us in our home, and away from home. Be alert to all dangers and avert them! And when we no longer have need of you, and no longer make offerings to you, return to the Goddess and let Her guide you forward! We thank you O Guardian and offer you our love and our respect. May the Blessing Be upon you, beloved Guardian!
Now close the Circle as usual. Then place the image of the Guardian in a place of honor, either on your altar or on an altar of its own. If it is to protect your home, it can be good to place it near the front door.
Make frequent offerings to the Guardian, in the same way as above. The offering should be respectful, and accompanied by thanks for the Guardian’s service: Once a week is normally good. This nourishes the Guardian partly in the sense of keeping it focused. Do not forget, or your Guardian will dissipate and be no good to you.
When you no longer need the Guardian, you should do a ritual of thanksgiving, honoring it for its service and formally releasing it to the Goddess. If you are creating a Guardian who is meant to serve indefinitely, you would alter your charge accordingly, instructing it to go dissipate and return to the Goddess when it is no longer needed, and thanking it for its service in advance.
On the plus side I'm doing ok at work so money stress is calming down a bit.
Other than that I can really feel the changes I am pushing to make in my life starting to work on my outlook. Things are starting to roll off my back and I'm feeling more grounded in my moral framework, which when you're in the car business is a REALLY BIG issue, lol.
I also really helps to read all of your blogs and see that there are so many different ways to look at the same problems and deal with them. So thanks for that =)!
This is a pretty good ritual to invoke a spirit that I found on Rev Gigi's B.O.S
that I think I might adapt for my pool. With 4 kids around the more help I can get for pool safety the better!
Items needed
The image or token of your Guardian
As many candles as you wish, the more the better
An offering of some sort: milk with a bit of whisky in it, cornmeal, incense
This is best done in a Circle, as the Circle will enhance the energy. Cast the Circle as usual, and when you come to the body of the ritual, charge the image/token in this way:
From below the image, imagine a column of white light arising from the Earth. Pull it up into the image, and form a ball of white light around it. Imagine the Earth energy filled with strength, and courage, and protective love. Now from above the image, imagine a column of white light coming down from the Heavens. Let this light enter the image, mixing with the Earth energy. Imagine this energy as filled with intelligence and vigor. Let the two energies mix, and come into perfect balance. Now invoke your Guardian into being. Say something like:
Behold from this energy of Mother Earth and Father Sky I fashion a Guardian. A protector and champion. I call you into being O Guardian: I call you forth: I imbue you with energy and will, and I give you form. May you take this form: may you animate this form: may it be my key to you O Guardian.
Imagine the Guardian in the form of the image (or if you are using a token, in the form you desire). See the Guardian begin to grow, expanding from the size of the image to life size, then to larger than life size. Imagine it taking on the appearance and movement of a living being.
Make your offering now. Say something like:
Greetings O Guardian. Accept this nourishment from me, in token of the bond between us. As you give service to me, so do I also give service to you. As you protect me and mine, so likewise I honor you and nourish you. Accept this offering I pray and take of it what you desire, when you have finished, I will dispose of what remains.
Place the offering before the image. Imagine the offering glowing with light, very brightly. Imagine the Guardian taking the offering, and consuming it. It should be noted that the nourishment is not the offering spiritual beings have no use for physical food- but rather the act of respect in offering it, and the energy included with it.
Now charge your Guardian. Say something like this, depending on what exactly you need:
O Guardian, I charge you, to protect me and mine from all harm, shield us from negativity, stand with us and aid us against any dangers and keep us safe and strong. Protect us in our home, and away from home. Be alert to all dangers and avert them! And when we no longer have need of you, and no longer make offerings to you, return to the Goddess and let Her guide you forward! We thank you O Guardian and offer you our love and our respect. May the Blessing Be upon you, beloved Guardian!
Now close the Circle as usual. Then place the image of the Guardian in a place of honor, either on your altar or on an altar of its own. If it is to protect your home, it can be good to place it near the front door.
Make frequent offerings to the Guardian, in the same way as above. The offering should be respectful, and accompanied by thanks for the Guardian’s service: Once a week is normally good. This nourishes the Guardian partly in the sense of keeping it focused. Do not forget, or your Guardian will dissipate and be no good to you.
When you no longer need the Guardian, you should do a ritual of thanksgiving, honoring it for its service and formally releasing it to the Goddess. If you are creating a Guardian who is meant to serve indefinitely, you would alter your charge accordingly, instructing it to go dissipate and return to the Goddess when it is no longer needed, and thanking it for its service in advance.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Travel Log 5-14: Post in 60 Seconds or Less...GO!
Just dropping in on my way out the door to work. I have now officially started an exercise program, mainly consisting of pairing my standing and walking all day with some pilates and resistance when I get home.
Now I just have to find a way to resist the smell of In-And-Out wafting into the dealership from all of A BLOCK away.
Curse you burgery deliciousness...curse you!
Now I just have to find a way to resist the smell of In-And-Out wafting into the dealership from all of A BLOCK away.
Curse you burgery deliciousness...curse you!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Travel Log 5-12: A Small Being Has Lodged Itself Onto My Lap...
Sir Squish-a-Lot has decided that if he holds onto some portion of me at all times there is no way I can sneak off to work today. While in theory he is correct, in practice this also means I can't sneak off to places like the bathroom either. Good thing I have the day off. And a really strong bladder.
I did come to an interesting conclusion today though.
While staring at all the many and varied choices in the body wash/ skin care aisle at our local Tarjay I realized that none of it was exactly what I wanted. Not a single one caught my attention or enticed me in any way. However, a little light in my head had gone off about making my own. It is really uber easy, and fairly inexpensive. And best of all I can have exactly what I want!! No froo froo flowery smells. No random weird chemical ingriedients that change colors. This is my new goal.... And with so many of you out there who have great recipes I shall be overmarketed plastic bottle free in no time!
Here's a recipe from essortment.com I plan on trying out as soon as I can! :
Strawberry-Lemon Shower Gel
1/2 tablespoon of unscented natural liquid soap
3 large frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel
6 to 8 drops of lemon essential oil
5 drops of strawberry fragrance oil
Thaw fruit and puree in blender or food processor. Pour into a bowl and add salt. Stir, and then add aloe Vera gel, liquid soap, and essential oil. Mix well. Use immediately.
I did come to an interesting conclusion today though.
While staring at all the many and varied choices in the body wash/ skin care aisle at our local Tarjay I realized that none of it was exactly what I wanted. Not a single one caught my attention or enticed me in any way. However, a little light in my head had gone off about making my own. It is really uber easy, and fairly inexpensive. And best of all I can have exactly what I want!! No froo froo flowery smells. No random weird chemical ingriedients that change colors. This is my new goal.... And with so many of you out there who have great recipes I shall be overmarketed plastic bottle free in no time!
Here's a recipe from essortment.com I plan on trying out as soon as I can! :
Strawberry-Lemon Shower Gel
1/2 tablespoon of unscented natural liquid soap
3 large frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel
6 to 8 drops of lemon essential oil
5 drops of strawberry fragrance oil
Thaw fruit and puree in blender or food processor. Pour into a bowl and add salt. Stir, and then add aloe Vera gel, liquid soap, and essential oil. Mix well. Use immediately.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Travel Log 5-11: Wowzie Wow Wowzer
I have let myself get so off track it is unbelievable.
Look how long it's been since I posted on here.....
I have let a job that is just supposed to bring in the money sap away my time, life, and energy.
The last time I actually wrote something creatively was last Halloween. Everything that I was working so hard to bring into my life and become was tossed to the wayside.
Not anymore.
And now that I am done being melodramatic I'll be making appearances on all of your blogs again soon.
Look how long it's been since I posted on here.....
I have let a job that is just supposed to bring in the money sap away my time, life, and energy.
The last time I actually wrote something creatively was last Halloween. Everything that I was working so hard to bring into my life and become was tossed to the wayside.
Not anymore.
And now that I am done being melodramatic I'll be making appearances on all of your blogs again soon.
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