It was wonderful having the sun out. I would have worked in the garden until it started getting dark if it weren't for the mosquitos.

Watched "Hansel and Gretel" and "Jack the Giant Slayer." I had wanted to see the first one in 3-D but now I'm not so sure. It was good, but gory violence always makes me nauseous. And gives me a tummy ache.

I had a great time last night. I don't enjoy being hit on, but it's always nice when someone attractive flirts with you. It was a good reminder men do notice me. I mean, relatively normal men. Not the creepy kind. Of course, if I spent more time around grown-ups and less time by myself, I'd probably notice it more.

I need to get to bed soon. I get up in about 4 1/2 hours and I'd like to get a little writing in. It doesn't matter what I write, if it's good or sucks royally. Just as long as I write. Whatever I'm thinking or feeling at the moment. (Which will be good practice for when I date someone seriously. Although writing down thoughts and feelings-or typing them for that matter-is way different than actually speaking them out loud.)

Saw my ex on and off lover (who's permanently off.)I had really liked him at one time...he was polite (a big thing with me) and intelligent. He's one of those people who wants what he doesn't have. (And doesn't want it when he can have it.) People like that take way too much energy.

Got hit on badly by someone I barely know. That's always fun. Especially the "But you're so hot." What is that supposed to mean? I'm not here for anyone's convenience. Also saw one of the older brothers of my oldest daughter's friends...I'm ten years older than him but omg, he is so damn fine. He works out and told me, if I want some pointers with weight-lifting, he's more than happy to give me some. (Oh, that's material for wet dreams for WEEKS to come...)

Cause we all do it...

Figured out the send button on my cell isn't the one in the middle, like on my other phone. No, it's the one actually with the word "send" on it which explains why my phone seemed to not work when I got calls.

So, I go on my fb the other day, and there's a message from my ex-friend's ex. I didn't open it. It was something about asking me if I wanted to go four-wheeling sometime. Just because I'm not friends with her anymore doesn't make it okay for him to try to talk to me. And even though I'm reminded of some of the horrible things she said to me and said about me, that's just not the kind of person I am.

And now I think I should go to bed. Not cause I'm particularly tired but I still get up early and I don't want to be all tired tomorrow cause I think I should do something that involves being around other grown-ups.

Marissa Paternoster with Shirley; their voices are amazing together.

Heading down to one of my favorite beaches. Also the closest to my house.




It was nice having the beach to myself. I could have been talked into swimming, though, if I'd had company...the water was a lot warmer than it looks.




I was standing about 8 feet from the living room window. I don't like deer (they eat my raspberries and other plants) but even I will admit those fawns are adorable.


One of my favorite shows is coming on ("Hannibal"-that Mads Mikkelsen has an incredibly sexy voice) in about 15 minutes and then I need to jump in the shower.

I think we were at the beach for maybe an hour...a few people showed up with kids and dogs...they were all well behaved and not even loud but my friend decided there were too many people. She refused to go to any other beaches because they had people. It's summer and a gorgeous, sunny day. Of course there are people at the beach! She doesn't want to come over here, even though the beaches are way better in regards to cleanliness and things to find. She wants to go to Little Girl's Point in Michigan.

So, I've been seeing a lot of people out on their motorcycles, which has kinda made me want to go for a ride. But when I was sitting out at my friend's patio, getting some sun and chatting, we heard a loud crash. Turns out some poor guy got hit by a car because the car driver wasn't paying attention. Scary.

Tomorrow I have the day off from therapy.(Which reminds me, I have homework I keep forgetting about. I'm supposed to be checking in the paper to see what sort of social activities are going on cause I might find something of interest to me and maybe meet some new people.) I can't make up my mind if I should take that time for a hike or going to the beach.

I've always admired how outspoken she is about her sexuality.

My favorite irises...they smell a little bit like black licorice.


My best friend calls me cause she actually wants to do something that involves leaving her house. She wants to look for driftwood and rocks for her garden. I don't know if she wants to go beaches by her or by me. It doesn't matter; I'll have fun cause it's a beach no matter where. (And I can finally wear my swimsuit for something other than layingh out in my yard.)

I picked up a copy of "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg. It's perfect for someone like me (as in major procrastinator with adhd) since the majority of the chapters are 2-3 pages in length.

My car did need the spark plugs and wires replaced. But that is not what the major issue was. Apparently mice decided it would make a nice home at some point and chewed a hole in the vacuum. Even though I haven't had it in my garage because I was afraid they would go in it.

Really want some general tso's chicken, but that would mean putting my contact lenses back in and putting pants on, neither of which I have the motivation or energy for.