My Superpower

You know, I have been going to chat for many years now.  I would call myself a reg even though I may take long breaks between chat sessions.  

I have been on a lot more lately because I am on vacation.  I like to chat when I first wake up and right before I go to bed.  I would say, chat is like my morning wake-me-up and my good book before bed.  

I try not to get mixed up in chat drama but sometimes the circumstances drag you in...because I am a reg, sometimes people look towards me for help.  

I know people but I am not really close to anyone online so I can't really "change" anything.  I can't reverse a ban or ask for one to be repealed (if that is even possible).   

I am just an observer with no real power.  Unless, the power of persuasion works but I don't think that is one of my superpowers.  So all I can do, is guide.  I wish I could help you with more than that but encouragement is all I have to give you right now...

Name Change

I know, your parents picked out your name and you either love it or hate it.  I guess there is an in between place of not really caring one way or the another.

So, if you had the chance, would you change your name?  I thought about this today.  My parents named me Christine but I have always gone by Christie.  I hated that everyone had a different spelling for my name and believe it or not, they hardly ever spell it correctly but would I change it...

For some odd reason, my dad use to called me Crystal. My grandmother called my Crissy and I had a German teacher who called me Kris.  In chat, people call me Cherry so I guess I have had a few names over the years but would I change mine if I had the chance...

I don't think I would, it is a part of who I am and changing even the smallest thing could alter who I see myself as...why would I risk that...but who is to say that you would make the same choice.

So, would you change your name if you had the chance....

Infectious

It starts as a rumble somewhere in the back of your throat. Then grows to a dance that tickles your belly and explodes into spasms that hold you mesmerized just twitching and leaking as the uncontrollable laugh is born.

The reason is never clear as to what exactly triggers the laugh but sometimes it is something so silly, a word or gesture that starts the path.

It doesn't take much and the results are infectious that before long the whole group is wound up in a ball on the floor, gasping for air as the joy of the moment takes hold.

I have heard the saying that "laughter is the best medicine" and I whole-heartily agree that this is the best medicine for me.  Laughing and laughing and laughing some more, brings me to a healing place inside, if only all our troubles could be solve with a gut-wrenching, all consuming uncontrollable laugh...

The Plan

I am a planner.  I not only have a plan but I have a backup plan  incase the original plan gets off track.  I guess you could say I like for everything to fit in a nice little box of predictability but as you know...that is not always possible.

I was 47 minutes in to baking an apple pie when the power went out.  I called the power company to find out that they didn't expect the power to be back on for another 3 hours!  I was expected to bring most of the food to a friends for dinner and I hadn't even started it yet.  What am I suppose to do now?  I never thought that the power would go out, I mean it wasn't like there was a storm or high winds. There was nothing I could do but abandon my original plan. 

The day was nothing like I thought it would be...it was so much better.  We ended up going out to eat and our focus was on the good conversation and not the preparation of the meal.  We went bowling and I bet we laughed way more then what is proper in public.  I ended up finished up the meal when I got home and we had a late meal but it really didn't matter.  I realized that it is the unexpected things in life that make it so enjoyable not the  predictability of it.  

I am still going to plan but I am going to be ok when there is a hiccup it the execution...te solum vivere semel~ you only live once!.

Cherry Christmas

As I open up my eyes and gaze on the new day, I remember the date.  Many Christmases have come and gone, but the feelings of family and love linger on.

 I am transported back to a time of pure excitement to see what was left for me under a tree and I smile, knowing that excitement will be felt by so many young ones today.  I may not feel that childhood excitement but that doesn't mean I don't feel the magic of the day.

I may be alone today but not in my heart.  I am not complaining because I could have been anywhere today surrounded by loving faces but I decided this path.

 I have so much to celebrate because I am surrounded by love.  I am finally moving forward and my past isn't holding me back.

I can say that I am happy and I have learned to live with the choices.  I couldn't have come this far without you...

Merry Christmas

Home Soon

As the holidays quickly approach, please remember those that are far from home.  It is so hard to be away from the ones you love.

Separation is difficult enough without an ocean between you.
Reach out and do as much as you can to help those who are away.

I know why you are gone.  You have a job to do and when that job is over you will have open arms awaiting your return. Until that time, know that I am thinking about you.

 I take some comfort in the stars that shield us all.  They are the path that keeps us connected.  When I miss you, I can just look to heavens for a bit of light, enough hope to know you will be home soon.

Stay safe and be strong...home is in the distance and my heart is with you...

Deck The Wall

My sad attempt at sprucing up a classic carol...

Deck the Wall

Deck the wall with mindless posts
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
'Tis the reason there’s a drunkin’ host
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Don we now our minds in peril
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
Trolling chat to should make us sterile
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

See the hell raising regs before us.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Our boo-fucking-hoos are a well-played chorus
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Follow me in keyboarding pleasure.
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
While I tell of past chat leisure .
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Fast away the old whine passes.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Wall reading we enjoy, all together.
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
Heedless of our ruffed feathers.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Happy holidays ya'll and pass the eggnog!

Tokens

Who doesn't like to receive something wrapped in a bow?  

Your heart quickens a little as you strip off the ribbons and shred the paper to find your hidden treasure inside.  I truly believe I enjoy watching the delight tumble about as gifts are revealed.  Giving is much better than receiving.....

The gifts I remember most are the ones that come from the heart.  A picture from a friend miles away, a bag of peppermints that were delivered when I wasn't feeling well, a hand-written letter, and a hand-made jewelry box...these a just a few of my favorite things that meant so much to me.

I am not saying that you shouldn't spend money on people you care about...I am only saying the gift should mean something.  You should feel excited to give gift and not just the excitement of checking off another name from your shopping list.

Embrace the feeling of giving and be thankful when receiving.  Enjoy each other and celebrate with tokens of your caring.

There is a secret to giving the perfect gift..give from your heart and you will never go wrong...

'Tis the Season

When I look around my neighbor, I see the sparkle of Christmas lights and feel the warmth of the season.

 I know that if the world had a holiday illumination all year round that we wouldn't see how special it is.  It would become routine and just fade into the background of life.  Such a sad fate, for such a magical event.

As much as I love to see bright hues and hear the joyous spark of the season, I know they have to be enjoyed in moderation.

There will be a time to pack this all away and settle in to the everyday grind but for now, it is time to open your eyes and see the magic.  It is time to inhale the spirit of giving.  It is time to find the happiness around you...