Just MY opinion & feelings about the upcoming election...

Disclaimer: I am not going to open this for comment, only because I don't want to start a debate here.

If you want to comment to me privately... you know how to do so.

With that said, I have been sitting on the sidelines here skimming through other blogs & listening to my hubby's opinions & fact findings. I have kept my mouth shut; bit my tongue & sat on my hands... for most part that is. The one time I did voice my opinion... I almost lost a friend or two, because I was being pushy about it. (Which I did not intend to be!!)

Anyway... I have been meaning to post a blog about how I feel & what my opinions are. However, I had been leery about it, because I didn't want to start a political war here on my blog. Nor do I want to loose any friends over it.

So, I finally had the bright idea I'll do it & post it so no comments / replies can be left.

Another reason is because my opinions are based on what I've researched on my own or... I've trusted the source & I've just filed it in the memory bank.

So, I urge you, that if you have ANY questions about either candidate, to go to THE OFFICIAL PAGES of the candidates... Do not rely on media. Do not rely on emails that have been forwarded all over. Do not rely on Snopes. Rely on YOUR OWN intelligence!!

Read what the candidates say about THEMSELVES! Do not read what they say about their opponent... for they are not giving you all the facts... or they have a spin on it to make you agree with them.

McCain - Palin that link should take you right to the Issues page.

As this link should also for the other party... Obam - Biden.

My 1st thought when I visit each of their "issue" pages is one huge difference... something that really really bugs me... & that is Obama's issues page has a small blurb about his view... & then what they say is McCain's stand.

But NOT on McCain's page... It just states what HIS own ideas; views & opinions! And the more I think about it... the more I think about how people are saying that McCain said he'd run a clean campaign... & Obama is complaining he isn't.

Well... all those ads that do NOT have McCain speaking... I ignore... even if it says at the end "I'm ... & I approve this message." ... because, that can be spliced in so easily anymore. So, I still think McCain is running a clean campaign... for the most part!

It's no secret that I vote Republican. (I will admit, I have voted for 1 or 2 Democrats in my time... but always been local stuff.) It's also not hidden fact that I am not a "political" person... HOWEVER... this election, I'm going to now get a little vocal... I'm going to rant a little... only because I feel if I do not have my say, I will have this awful feeling, what if... "What if I had did a blog with my views? Could I have helped anyone decide?" (Ok, it's a big lofty thought... but it won't hurt... so why not!!) ;)

On with it you say... well, ok...

1st... My biggest issue I have is with the "extra" parties running for President. Sorry, it's more of a concern for the fact that people who vote for one of these "independent" candidates is just going to hamper the others. If you vote for someone like Ralph Nader... it's like voting for no one. So, why bother voting... because it's your right to voice your opinion. I have always wondered why they don't include a 3rd party on the ballots in the debates & the media stories.

So why not include them in on the debates, for those who don't like or are torn between the Democrat or Republican candidates. It's just never made sense to me. I know... I know... it's giving us a choice. But the only thing is all it does is muddy the water.

Let me say this... if out of 100 votes, 49 went Democrat & 49 went Republican... & 2 went with another party... what are they to do? How are they going to decide who will get the Electoral votes? (Which that is something I don't understand... & I don't care... for the fact, let those who need to understand it care about it.) & I know... I know... it's not going to be that close... but it's probably going to be close enough that they may have to do a recount. And the only reason it will be close is because of the other parties that are going to get a few votes here & there.

Basically... I feel if they're going to allow other parties on the ticket, then they need to include them in the debates AND in the media should talk about them as well. I mean... when's the last time you heard where Cynthia McKinney & Rosa A. Clemente stand on this issues?

Yes, they are actual candidates on the OFFICIAL ballot! Have you even heard them ladies? I hadn't... but that doesn't mean that they are not known somewhere. Why even bother putting them on the ballot... What is the point?

If McCain had gone with Mit Romney... this would have been my first presidential election that I wouldn't have voted in. For the fact, I would not have liked either choice. & I wouldn't have wanted to make my vote for someone else not really count.

I was hoping it would be Huckabee, for I thought that he would be a great "off set" to McCain. However, the more I've heard & read about Sarah Palin... I feel this is the best pick.

I like the views of Palin... it helps that she's extremely familiar with guns. In the way that she knows that it is people who kill people, not guns. You've never heard of a gun loading it's self & shooting someone. So, the lawsuits against gun manufacturers... I think it outrageous. (Ok, that's a totally different rant for another day.) My point is, that Palin has that well rounded; well educated way about her.

She reminds me of myself... in the fact that she "a little bit country & a little bit rock & roll". You can tell that she's not "stuffy" like Hillary Clinton.

McCain and Palin are THE CHANGE WE NEED!!!

The fact she's new to the scene does not mean she's NOT qualified! Who is? None of the candidates have held the office of President or Vice President!! I think this is a great stepping stone for Palin.

As for McCain, I think he's also a great choice because he knows what AMERICA is all about! He has fought for our country AND he's even been a P.O.W!! That right there should be enough for anyone to see that McCain is willing to FIGHT for our country!!

Ok, here's where the part that might upset some of you... & the other reason why I am not going to allow comments or replies. My thought is that you'll see it like this... that's her opinion... good for her for voicing it. I don't agree... but good for LH.

I am afraid, that if elected, Obama is going to split this country so much that we will have another civil war. I'm afraid that he will abuse his power as President and will end up starting WW3. (No, I don't have anything to back that up with... this is just the awful feeling I've had all year.... Just a feeling, that's all... I wish I could back this up... but I can't.)

There is more I could say... but again, I can't back any of it up. So, it would all just be hear say. And that's not what I want to do with this blog.

I just can not see John McCain, one who was declined early release as a P.O.W. abusing his rank. I mean, come on... that in its self takes courage, not to mention class & decency!! He had the ability to see his release was just a stunt by his captors, that he refused & insisted that those that had been their longer than him be released first. To me, that alone should make this a landslide election.

The other thing that you should remember while you're voting is... Do you really want a President who refused to put their hand over their heart during the Pledge of Allegiance & / or the National Anthem? Seriously, think about it.

Ok... ok... I've ranted & rambled on long enough... now... go do some research of your own... make sure the pages are official... if you see (or hear) something that doesn't seem like your candidate... then go to the official page & find out... then....

GO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!!!

We have the honor & the privileged of doing so... our military had fought for your right... so MAKE THEM PROUD and...

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD BY VOTING!!!!!

Have you been paying attention?

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As I mentioned earlier... I was tagged by Buggal... oh, I guess it was on Sunday... I thought it was longer than that. Anyway... here's the deal...

"Each blogger starts with 10 random facts/habits about themselves (current). Bloggers who are tagged need to blog about their own 10 random facts/habits.
At the end of your blog, tag 10 people and list their names.
Don't forget to leave them a comment and tell them that they've been tagged and to read your blog ..."

Well, since most of you have already been TAGGED... in some way shape or form... I'm not going to tag anyone per say... I'll be like Kitty (Caghs) & just say, if you want to do it... have at it!!

I'm also going to do this in the same fashion Kitty did hers... I'm going to post the facts... you tell me if they're truth, not true, 1/2 true. (for the not truths or 1/2 truths, reply with what you think is the truth & then a day or so, I'll post the answers in a separate blog. (Or in this case... in the review... btw... I am posting it here... so... well, we'll make that the 1st fact... & I'll give you that answer now... it's the COMPLETE TRUTH!!!)

#1... I post stuff in the "review" module that probably could go in a blog because my dad reads only my blogs... and I don't want him to have to "wade" through the fun stuff that is mainly just for us Multiply users.

#2... My drink "kick" right now is A&W root-beer. Extra points if you remember what it used to be!!

#3... I am 1/2 Italian & 1/2 German. (Hmmm... wonder if I actually shared this with anyone??)

#4... My computers have names. (What are they? ... 3 of them... well, 1 is no longer being used & one is mainly used by my hubby. Extra points if you can remember the name I gave my hubby's computer before I found out it's "real" name!) ... Oh, did you know, it's good to give your computer a name... because operating systems will ask you for it... & They give you examples such as "Home" or "Work" ... however if you give it a unique name, it will help you to remember... oh... that's the one I had that document on... for those who may have multiple computers.)

#5... I don't like the number 6. (Extra points, what's my favorite #?)

#6... Some jobs I've held have been: telemarketer; fast food worker; receptionist; bank teller; & manager.

#7... I'm a Chiarian.

#8... My favorite time of the year is Autumn.

#9... I have a degree in Radio & TV broadcasting.

#10... I have not rode my Harley at all this season. (Extra points if you know why!!)

Ok, I'm not really keeping score or anything... but it's fun to say "extra points"!

Was Tagged

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I was tagged by Buggal a little over a week ago... I just wanted to let you know that I will get to that eventually... When I'm feeling better.

So... consider yourself warned! (When I get to it... & I see you haven't been tagged... I may just be so inclined to TAG YOU!!!) :o)

Winter is NOT here yet!!

Hi all. Welcome to the last day of October! FINALLY! Of all the months... I despise this one the most, mainly because of all the Halloween "spooky type" stuff. But then again... I liked it because I could get PINK stuff in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness... & the fall colors.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know I've been having a rough week this week. Not sure why, but I just haven't felt well at all... I think my body just knows that winter is approaching & is telling me to take a break. I've been sleeping a lot... or at least laying down, trying to sleep. I've been whispering because after a little bit it hurts. I wake up with a burning throat... but I think that's just because we have dry heat. After I drink something I'm usually good. I've not had a fever... I'm not coughing & it's nothing that I think I can go to the doctor for. (Dad, did you hear me?!)

I believe I just need to keep taking it easy... I've been avoiding the computer pretty much all week... & that's helped. I felt pretty good yesterday enough to get up & get a shower. And when my hubby got home I felt more like chatting with him than I had all week. But, not today... today, well... I can't believe I'm actually typing this, because I feel as if I should be laying down again. Oh well.

I just wanted to give you all an update since I hadn't been by hardly anyone's blogs or even sent any messages out. I hope that this is just something that will pass by really soon.

Oh... one more thing my son, Mike... well, he has left that "trade" school & has gone back to his "home" high school. He's back to normal classes & is in the 11th grade. (I thought he was in the 11th grade last year & was just going back to the 11th so he could go to PCTC, so he could specialize in Welding.) I guess I was wrong. Either way... I just hope he sticks it out long enough so he can get his HS Degree!!

I guess it's good that I decided to hop on here to give you all an update & not try to sleep... because my hubby is home early today. (Because it's probably the last nice day of the season... he has outside stuff to do.) Well, he's out in the garage running something that sounds like a dentist drill. GEESH!!

To top that... the city is going up & down the street picking up leaves. So, yeah... it's a good thing that I am doing this blog!

Speaking of nice weather. We here in Mid Ohio was teased with a bit of cold weather this past week & half... and it TRIED to snow here... well, it kind of did... but not that big white fluffy stuff that is so nice to watch. But rather pellets like hail or ice. It was not cold enough though for it all to stick around. Some times I wished I was living in the states like NY who got over a foot of snow this past week... then again... NAH!! I'm glad to be in OHIO! I love it!! :)

Alright... this train has reached it's destination for this trip. Have a great weekend & hope you enjoyed your ride.

UFC - #86 - Snow Princess

It's been a while... however, I could not pass this one up.

SkyeRider's Challenge-Write your own fairy tale.

For more fairy tales **Click HERE** & you'll be directed to the United Friends Challenge page.

SNOW PRINCESS ©OPYRIGHT 10-2008 ~ Lady Harley ~

Cries from the baby monitor late one night wakes the mom up. Looking through slits in her eyes, she scoops up her newborn daughter, sits in the rocking chair. Slowly & methodically the new mother sways back & forth while patting the baby's bottom.

In the most soothing voice she could muster the mom starts talking to her little one. "What has you fussing, dear? You have a fully tummy and dry diaper. You have been burped. Can you not sleep? Maybe you need a story?"

She looks around the room, then realizes they have not placed any in there yet. "Don't fret my little one. Your mommy is an author."

"Let's see, how do they start?" Wiping the sleep from her own eyes & lightly kisses her baby girl's head. She begins like most other fairy tales do...

Once upon a time, in land far far away, lived the King & Queen of the land. There newborn daughter is also their first child. Though she is not any normal baby girl. She was the first ever Princess of Snowfieldland to be born into the kingdom since the death of a vengeful Queen.

The land was unusual for it once was covered in snow but not since an evil Queen cursed the land, while she was dying from a broken heart. She used to be the kindest lady of all the land... until her beloved was taken by those who were despised her sweet smile.

Snowfieldland was covered in the white fluffy snow that looked like millions of diamonds had been scattered all about. When The Queen's betrothed was pulled away from her, she cried & cried. So, much all the snow melted away that the land became a brown mush land. All the family & their attendants tried to cheer up the Queen by telling her many jokes. They also tried to find her a new love.

"Never! Never will you be able to find me a love like I once knew!" She exclaimed that no one would fill her King's shoes. "I will be the last female born to this kingdom. Furthermore, no descendant will ever know the beauty this land once held. With that she took her last drink of her life.

Hundreds of years passed by & no other female were born to the monarchy. Every time a baby cried at birth, the town waited with anticipation for the announcement. However, every time, it was another boy.

The Kingdom of Snowfieldland was dwindling down as citizens became discouraged with the rule of every King who did not find a suitable wife to become the one to bare a daughter who could return the beauty to their land.

Then one day as the newly appointed King Diamond was riding his horse to think of what he could do to bring life back into his land. When his horse stopped suddenly, jolting him back to the present. He leans to the animal's ear asking, "What is it boy?" Then he hears cracking of sticks & he sits up straight as he starred at the lady before him.

She was the most beautiful women he ever saw. He quickly dismounted & introduced himself. Upon hearing his title, the girl bowed down & kept her head lowered until King Diamond places his hand under her chin & lifts it gently.

Feeling as if she knew him all her life she smiled warming his heart. They spent the rest of the day together. She introduced him to her parents who lived in a nice home, but nothing compared to his castle in Snowfieldland.

King Diamond was taken aback by Miss Snowly that he asked for her hand in marriage before he took his leave that evening. Wanting to please someone of his stature, her father agreed.

Less than a month later they were married with the biggest celebration in all of the land. The days following were hard on Snowly, for she had wondered what would become of her if she could not produce a daughter to her betrothed.

One night she had a dream of holding a baby girl in her arms. White fluffy crystal snow covered the ground. She awoke with excitement yet reluctance to get her hopes up. When she was with child all her fears disappeared, as she knew deep down she was carrying a girl. Though she would not let anyone know, not even King Diamond, in case it was just a dream.

The anticipation in the land grew as news spread through the land that Queen Snowly was expecting.

Most still held belief in their hearts that with her name she is the one who would bring about a daughter. The temperature also rose intensely causing the Queen to remain confined to the royal chambers.

Weeks before her delivery date the town doctor came to examine Queen Snowly. He has delivered so many boys that he said without thought, "Your prince will be here in a few weeks." Snowly just smiled, nodded, & thanked him for his time.

The moment Snowly felt the 1st labor pain the air began to cool. She had her attendant ring for the doctor and her husband. King Diamond rushed to her side & said the doctor was detain, but would be there soon as he could. Queen Snowly had no fear, for she knew all would be ok.

She smiled & informed her husband, "Please, Diamond, don't leave me. Your princess will be here in a short while."

"I will not leave you my love. Not now, not ever." He replied. He thought she was just delirious from the pain. He just motioned for the attendant to do what he could to hurry the doctor along.

As the pain increased the Queen refused to scream. She said she did not want no daughter of hers hearing her mama in terror. Each time she had a contraction she would laugh. It worried her love, but he stayed true to his word. He remained at her side.

"It's time, she's on her way." Snowly excited yelled.

The attendant shrugged when Diamond looked for confirmation if the doctor was very near.

"My love, the doctor does not appear he will make it on time."

"I trust you. You can deliver your baby girl. Then you will see the miracle we have been granted."

Moments later as the baby crowned the doctor appeared & was laughing. "I swear it's cold enough out there it could snow." Then he saw the king delivering the baby. He rushed over & exclaimed, "Oh, I was not told the prince was near birth."

At that moment Snowly gave one more exuberant push & out came the baby. King Diamond looked at the baby then at the doctor. They were both silent at what they saw. Confused, yet amazed, they looked at Snowly & both cried in tandem. "IT'S A GIRL!!"

"Is she ok? I don't hear her, she's not crying! Tell me Diamond, is she ok?"

"Oh she is just beautiful!" As he held his princess up for the Queen to see. "She's not crying because she is smiling!"

"Amazing, I thought... I..." The doctor was speechless. "I guess I better go wash up so I can check her out for myself." He leaves the room shaking his head. He returns & looks out the window.

"Sir, am I seeing things, or is that snow?"

The King looks up from his daughter & said, "It seems our little one here is the blessing we have all been waiting for."

"Let me look her over. I'm still concerned she has not cried." The doctor takes the child to the window & inspects her. Then gently smacks her behind. Still she smiled & the snow continued to fall.

Then he goes over to his bag & pulls out a needle & pricks her toe. The infant began to wail & thunder clapped. "That's better." Then he turned to the window to see the snow changing to rain. "How odd!"

Snowly who was anxiously awaiting to calm her little girl held her arms up to accept the bundle of joy, when the doctor handed the crying infant to King Diamond.

"Shhhh. It's ok. Shhh." Yet she would not calm down. Thunder clapped again.

"Please, love, let me hold our princess. I believe she needs me." Snowly urged her husband.

Once she is safe in her mother's arms she calmed down & began smiling again. At which point the doctor notices the change to snow once again. "If I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would not believe it." He turns to the new parents & says, "When she is happy all is right in Snowfieldland."

"What will you call her?"

Looking to his wife, he said "We do not have a name. We thought we would be having a boy." Placing her hand on his Snowly smiled. "I knew, Dear, I knew. She shall be called Crystal Snow Diamond."

Smiling proudly the parents agreed.

The announcement of Princess Crystal Snow's birth did not take long to reach all depths of the land. Her entry in the world went down in history as remembrance of when Snowfieldland became covered again, in white fluffy crystal snow.

The citizens rejoiced & the land flourished again. Word was also, passed along to never anger or hurt Princess Crystal, otherwise they would risk loosing their beautiful peaceful snow land again.

As the doctor said that joyful evening. All was right in Snowfieldland. And they lived happily ever after.

The new mother looked down at her sleeping daughter & saw she was smiling. A twinge came over the mom & she looked out the window & smiled at the beautiful snow crystals falling to the ground. Again she kissed her daughter's head & whispered, "You will always be my Snow Princess."

©OPYRIGHT 10-2008 ~ Lady Harley ~

House explosion...

NO... NOT MINE!!! (Had to say that you won't be worried!)

I was hesitant to post this article... however... I will because I do believe it's available for anyone to see. (The local newspaper here publishes the names & addresses... & I think that's wrong.)

Anyway... click on that link & then also check out the photo links right of the story.

Thankfully no one was home at the time!!

One word... that's all...

I did this in my 360 days... & It's making the rounds again... I saw it on Mama Di's page... & so, I will do it again...
Here's the premise...
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Describe me in one word. Just one word. Post it below in the comment section. Then go ahead and post this in YOUR blog and see how many strange things people say about you.

How Many will ACTUALLY be brave enough to post this to THEIR blog will be interesting - yeah that is a DARE!!!!

Ready? Go for it...

The Nose Knows

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Yep... another Blogthing...

What Your Nose Says About You

You are detail oriented and attentive. You are a perfectionist. You are reasonable and patient. You don't give into impulses. You are objective and logical. You make a good businessperson. You are optimistic and trusting. You expect the best from people.

What Does Your Nose Say About You?

It's been TWO YEARS!!!!

It's been one of them weeks... where I had hoped I'd be on a normal sleep schedule. Well, this is why I have been quiet this week...

Monday night about 7:00p.m. I get a call from my panicked son, telling me to come pick him up & take him to the ER, he's having chest pains. (preface... he's FINE!) Well, with our family history of heart problems, he got nervous. So, I tell him, hang up with me & call 911. "You call." "I can't, they will register as the call coming from my house. You need to call so they know where to go!!" (I learned this when I had my memory loss episode. (Oh... yeah... it's been TWO years now since that happened!!!) If you don't know about that... check out my home page & my favorite blogs.)

Anyway... So, I turn the scanner on, waiting to hear his address when my sister called & said, go be with him. I asked "did he call them yet?" "He is now." And at that moment I heard his address... & Then I panicked. Thinking, ok... he's serious, he did call 911. At which I told my sister, "Ok, it just went across the scanner. I got to go."

Hung up the phone hollered to my hubby (who was on his phone) "I need you to get off the phone now, it's important!!!" Told him plain out, I had to go, Mike needed me... & I grabbed my little wallet thing, keys & hopped in the truck. Called my sister back & said, "call him, tell him I'm on my way. I have to go, because I'm speeding."

I turned on to the road & thankfully it was not where the cops usually hang out trying to catch speeders... & thankfully none were on the way. Because... I flew there! What usually takes me about 4 minutes to get to... took me about 2!! I didn't look at my speed, because I was too worried about looking out for something that my pop up & I'd have to hit the brakes.

I get there & he's being checked over by the EMT's. He kept telling me to go home & I said no. I knew he hadn't slept & didn't eat well over the weekend. But I didn't know at that time he had a ton of caffeine & sugar drinks. And to top it off he had been lifting a lot of steel at school that day. (Yep, he's still there! ~ Welding!)

So... after hours (I mean HOURS) after 2 a.m... at the ER... a doctor comes in & says he just needs to get some sleep, lay off the sugar & caffeine. & Gave him a sedative. & told him to stay home from school. What had me upset was that they didn't have him on a heart monitor... I mean for crying out loud his chief complaint was chest pains... & we told them several times that it was in our family. The nurse said that the other nurse assessed him & said he was not in need for one. (At this time I asked they take his vitals again... it had been 4 hours since he was taken in. & they hadn't taken them or even checked on his welfare!)

By the time we got out, I was so upset. Thankfully the shift change brought on better nurses. & we finally got out a bit after 2 a.m... & by that time he was feeling just fine... I wasn't... I was tired, hungry & getting stiff. ... They gave him a sandwich & we were on our way. All the time Mike kept saying he was going to school the next day.

I get home & 1/2 hour later, he calls & says he's not going to go. I said that it's good he listens to the doctor. (I have a feeling the sedative had finally kicked in.) So... all is good & he was lucky in a way that he didn't have to go to school Wednesday, either, because they had some teacher in service day. So, he did make it yesterday and today.

Maybe being excited about Welding for this long he will actually stick it out! We'll see!!

So, I've been sleeping during the day this week... & staying up really late. Finally this evening I was able to get up & get to the grocery store. & on my way home I noticed the moon...

It was glorious! Not full... but it was BIG & had that harvest color to it. It was just beautiful... I had only wished I had a great digital camera to get a shot of it... & wished I had it with me.

Well... that does it for this edition. Take care all. Time for me to ride into the Moonrise!!

I am 1,248,376,451 seconds old.... AND COUNTING

This is a portion of the results of a "Birthday Calculator". I decided not to post all of the results, because a lot of it is mundane... & just that... there is a LOT!!!!

To see how just how old you are, click on the above link!! :)

How old am I??? ....

As of 10/9/2008 7:14:11 PM EDT
You are 39 years old.
You are 475 months old.
You are 2,064 weeks old.
You are 14,448 days old.
You are 346,771 hours old.
You are 20,806,274 minutes old.
You are 1,248,376,451 seconds old.


MySpace Countdown Clocks

Snagged from the Purple Angel, who snagged from Shaggy...

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This one is making it's rounds, that's for sure!! It's the What Your Name Means test.

Because the results are so long, this one time, please, refrain from posting yours below... Feel free to post your #'s... but not the explanations, ok? Thanks! :)

Here are my own results... (birthday one to follow in another post.)

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There are 14 letters in your name.
Those 14 letters total to 72
There are 5 vowels and 9 consonants in your name.

What your first name means:
Captivating; knotted cord.

Your number is: 9

The characteristics of #9 are: Humanitarian, giving nature, selflessness, obligations, creative expression.

The expression or destiny for #9:
The expression that you exhibit is represented by the number 9. Your talents center in humanistic interests and approaches. You like to help others as you were intended to be the 'big brother or big sister' type. You operate best when you follow your feelings and sense of compassion, and allow yourself to be sensitive to the needs of others. You work well with people, and have the potential to inspire. This suggests that you could successfully teach or counsel. Creative ability, imagination and artistic talent (often latent) of the highest order are present in this expression. It's possible that you're not using or developing all of these capabilities at this time. Some of your talents may have been used at an earlier time in your life, and some may still be latent. Be aware of your capabilities, so that you can make use of them at appropriate times.

If you are able to achieve the potential of your natural expression in this life, you are capable of much human understanding and have a lot to give to others. Your personal ambitions are likely to be maintained in a very positive perspective, never losing sight of an interest in people, and a sympathetic, tolerant, broad-minded and compassionate point of view. You are quite idealistic, and disappointed at the lack of perfection in the world. You have a strong awareness of your own feeling as well as those of others. Friendships, affection, and love are extremely important.

Undeveloped or ignored, the negative side of the 9 expression can be very selfish and self-centered. If you do not actively involve yourself with work that benefits others, you may tend to express just the opposite characteristics. It is your role to be very involved with other people and their needs, but it may be difficult for you achieve this role. Aloofness, lack of involvement, and a lack of sensitivity mark the low road of this expression.

Your Soul Urge number is: 22

A Soul Urge number of 22 means:
The Soul Urge of the master number 22 is very much that of the master builder. You would like to use your abilities in an important humanitarian undertaking, and have an innate desire is to express the significant power you feel in a concrete manner, as a builder, engineer, diplomat, etc. In some way you want to make a considerable contribution to the world.

The 22 gives a broad, universal outlook with a rather practical and common-sense approach. You have especially high intelligence, with an unusual perception and awareness. This number often denotes a high degree of diplomatic abilities and high ideals. You are a very capable person and you may possess special leadership abilities that you can and should develop. People respect you and recognize your superior foresight and vision.

The negative side of the 22 soul urge is a high degree of nervous energy and a tendency to be very dominating. It is unfortunate that all who possess the urge of 22 do not use its energies to the greatest advantage; but then it should be recognized that these energies are understandably the most difficult to focus and direct.

Your Inner Dream number is: 5

An Inner Dream number of 5 means:
You dream of being totally free and unrestrained by responsibility. You see yourself conversing and mingling with the natives in many nations, living for adventure and life experiences. You imagine what you might accomplished.

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I also did this with my SL name... interesting to say the least!! LOL...

You entered: LadyHarley Destiny

There are 17 letters in your name.
Those 17 letters total to 81
There are 5 vowels and 12 consonants in your name.

Your number is: 9 (same as above)

Your Soul Urge number is: 3

A Soul Urge number of 3 means:
With the Soul Urge number 3 your desire in life is personal expression, and generally enjoying life to its fullest. You want to participate in an active social life and enjoy a large circle of friends. You want to be in the limelight, expressing your artistic or intellectual talents. Word skills may be your thing; speaking, writing, acting, singing. In a positive sense, the 3 energy is friendly, outgoing and always very social.

You have a decidedly upbeat attitude that is rarely discouraged; a good mental and emotional balance.

The 3 Soul Urge gives intuitive insight, thus, very high creative and inspirational tendencies. The truly outstanding trait shown by the 3 Soul Urge is that of self-expression, regardless of the field of endeavor.

On the negative side, you may at times become too easygoing and too optimistic, tending to scatter forces and accomplish very little. Often, the excessive 3 energy produces non-stop talkers. Everyone has faults, but the 3 soul urge doesn't appreciate having these pointed out.

Your Inner Dream number is: 6

An Inner Dream number of 6 means:
You dream of guiding and fostering the perfect family in the perfect home. You crave the devotion from offspring and a loving spouse. You picture yourself in the center of a successful domestic unit.

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Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

You Are a Panda

You are a very philosophical, introspective creature. You project a calm vibe. You have amassed a good deal of wisdom in your life. You can teach anyone who is ready and willing to learn. Solitude is very important to you. You don't truly feel at peace until you are alone. You enjoy a few friendships but only when those friendships are with fellow loners.

What Animal Are You?

I guess I could share...

Share my SL photo that is... the one I have as my head shot right now...

Since it's such a small picture... I'll post a larger view of it here... It is similar to my RL (real life) self!! ... Key word their is SIMILAR!!! (I do not have blue eyes or red hair!! LOL!!)

"There is no need to fear...." (eggie)

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

... UNDERDOG is here!!

Get your own egg here!

Little of this & a little of that...

I swiped the below survey from my friends Amy & Maegan. I think this was a great time to do it since I've been kind of quiet lately!! :)

As for my new head shot... it's no secret that I am a "resident" of Second Life (SL). Well, that is a snapshot of my avatar.

Also, the theme that was up before my current my creation... However, I found this one & because you know how I love my pink... & it's just good theme to have this month.

One more thing before the survey... As my regular riders will know I participate in Fantasy Football. I am in 2 leagues... the 1st one I am the commish of & the other (church friends league) my hubby is the commish. In BOTH leagues last week, my match up was against my hubby. He came out to me a week ago & said "You better get our A game on." Now, I was dreading the weekend all week... However, Sunday night rolls around & I hear this coming from the computer room (my hubby talking) ... "She did what? No, she didn't?"

He gets off the phone & I asked, "Let me guess, I'm beating you?" Yep! ... The short of this long story is that I ended up winning by 21 points in the church league AND by 7 points in my league!! So, yep, I'm tickled pink!!

On with the survey...

1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:45am (had to get my son & take him to school... yeah, he hasn't been kicked out yet!!)

2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Dark Knight.

4. What is your favorite TV show(s)? NCIS; 24; NUMB3RS; The Unit; Ghost Whisper; Knight Rider; What's My Line & Wheel of Fortune.

5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Cereal

6. What is your middle name? Lady Harley does not have a middle name. (LOL)

7. What food do you dislike? LIVER! ick ick ick!!

8. What is your favorite CD at moment? Anything Wayne Watson. (I don't have his latest CD... YET!!)

9. What kind of car do you drive? Ford Explorer.
    
10. Favorite sandwich? Hamburger with A1 sauce.

11. What characteristic do you despise? (mine?) Procrastination (others?) Stereotyping.

12. Favorite item of clothing? Slippers & sweat pants.
   
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? IRELAND!!!

14. Favorite brand of clothing? anything comfy & inexpensive!!

15. Where would you retire to? Ohio (country... as long as I have internet access!! LOL)

16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? Usually my most recent one. This last one, I was surprised on SL & that was pretty neat!
   
17. Favorite sport to watch? Football & NASCAR (& yes IT IS a sport! You try driving 180 mph for 4 hours ... & sometimes, without power steering! (That does happen!)

18. Farthermost place you are sending this? As far as the internet reaches... (yeah, I agree with this answer!)

19. Person you expect to send it back first (to swipe it)? Anyone who wants to!

20. When is your birthday? March 20th

21. Are you a morning person or a night person? Used to be a morning person... but now it's night!

22. What is your shoe size? 8 & 1/2 to 10 (depends on the shoe... I have a wide foot!)

23. Pets? 2 dogs... Coleman & Sunny (The Harley Dogs!!)

24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? Already shared! LOL! :)

25. What did you want to be when you were little? Actress

26. How are you today? Tired as usual!!

27.What is your favorite candy? Chocolate... & Jolly Rancher's Fire hard candy.

28.What is your favorite flower? Carnations

29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?  December 25th... another answer I agree with!! :)

30.  What is your full name? Lady Harley

31.What are you listening to right now? the TV... season premiere of Ghost Whisper (in commercial at the moment.)

32.What was the last thing you ate? Supper (Roast; mashed potatoes & corn.)

33.Do you wish on stars? Not since I was a kid.

34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? (Oh... let me see.... ..... uh...... PINK!!!)

35.How is the weather right now? Night, cloudy & 52... loving it!!

36.The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My mom letting her know that Mike was going to school.
   
37. Favorite soft drink? Used to be Caffeine free Pepsi... now it's A&W Root Beer.

38. Favorite restaurant? Cheddar's.

39. Real hair color? Brown.

40. What was your favorite toy as a child? anything mechanical.

41. Summer or winter? uh... WINTER!

42. Hugs or kisses? HUGS (don't get enough!!)

43. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate

44. Coffee or tea? either... DECAF, please!

45. Do you want your friends to email you back? sure!!

46. When was the last time you cried? I don't remember.

47. What is under your bed? Drawers. (It's a water bed base.)

48. What did you do last night? Played a little on SL... then, after TV... slept... had to get up early!

49. What are you afraid of? Death.

50. Salty or sweet? Depends on what I had last.

51. How many keys on your key ring? I am not getting up to look... but I think 5 or so.

52. How many years at your current job? in just a couple weeks it will be 2 years since I've been without a job.

53. Favorite day of the week? Any-day I can not have to worry about anything! LOL

54. How many towns have you lived in? Are you serious... seriously, I lost count long ago!! (We moved a lot when I was little... but then for about 15 years I lived on the farm... 'til I was 18.

55. Do you make friends easily? Sometimes.

(Deleted 56 & 57, because they were for those who did the survey via email.)
Ok... that's it... snag away, if you wish!

The train has pulled into the station now... please exit careful & enjoy your time where ever your final destination may be.

Chiari Malformation

As most of you know, I have a problem that causes a lot of headache & other problems. Some have requested I post the information about it again... So here it is...

Take a look at this photo... (found it on Google a long time ago & had it saved)... I shared this on Y!360... so to some of you it may look familiar.

Anyway, pay attention to the small arrows that show how the fluid flow should be (on left) & how it is for us who have CM.

One of the solutions to relieve pain is to lay down... That is why some days I talk about sleeping a lot. I've also been told by other Chiarians that the minimum amount of sleep one, with this Malformation, should be 8 hours.

This is just a tip of the iceberg with this... As I find out more, I'll post it.

Thank you for your time.

October, already??

Well, all I have to say is I am glad it's here... because the temps have come in with the season, as they should! Though it has been a chilly day... I am thrilled because I can snuggle under the covers.

I am however, fighting really nasty headache again today... but I'm working through it for now. Hoping it was just from being on my feet for so long while grocery shopping. I'm sure my sleep schedule is not helping either... Though the last couple nights I did get about 8 hours each night.

Ok... that's it for now. Just wanted welcome you all to October!! :)