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Hmmmm.  So ok.  I am amazed how just when you think you’ve got your mind set-then something else arises!  So old friend Chien in Chicago-yeah I’m talkin’ about you-run’s a record label and contacted me a year ago about getting my recorded songs out to him and well things were crazy then.  Well today I get a message that they are looking for a female lead vocal-hmmm so he wants my recordings he requested a year ago:) Kind of intrigued-you just never know-could be fun:)

Then my DM from Starbucks was in today and still says that Atlanta is an extreme possibility-I just don’t know when and where I’m gonna land!!

But in the meantime, I also have an interview tomorrow morning to be the director of the Pregnancy Care Center of Cincinnati in Forrest Park.  I had worked with their Making Abstinence Possible program and they kept my resume and contacted me  3 weeks ago asking if I would be interested in applying for said position.  So I was interested and my interview is tomorrow morning!

We’ll see folks-all in all I am excited I am taking a personal day tomorrow-wahooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

Love ya.

"Lookin’ out like a little child.  Hold on tight when it all gets wild."  Delirious   

So we had our feast of fillet mignon, fresh shrimp, chicken, asparagus, shrooms…etc and 4 bottles of wine.  It was wonderful but I am exhausted after this weekend.  I am truly getting anxious to move-get the hell out of Cincy-or at least out of the job I have now-just stinkin’ tired folks!!  Don’t get me wrong though it has been good. 

Thats all now-much more on the brain-as usual.  But I gotta go.

"Lookin’ out like a little child.  Hold on tight when it all gets wild."  Delirious   

So my dad and step mom are coming in from Illinois to stay with me this weekend.  I love when they visit and it works out-cause they love visiting!   They know what life is really about-good company-which equals good conversation over excellent food, a choice wine and or an imported beer or two of course:)  I’m takin’ them out when they get in and then I am making a wonderful three course meal of fondue!!  And fondue incorporates two of my favorite things in life-cheese and wine:)  You know you want some-just give me a heads up and I’ll squeeze ya in:)

I hope all of you get some sweet rest and live up your weekend!

Yeah I know my title-doesn’t it crack you up!! Get it-Tenacious D-only with an E-for Emily. Okay that’s old school, I know-sue me:)

Yet another interview folks this coming Wednesday.  I certainly don’t lack in opportunities-but they are never quite the right fit. I can’t complain though-no reason. 

On another note.  Don’t tell my mom.  But I am worried about her health.  She has had symptoms of strokes in the past few weeks and she had an MRI. They found small blood clots in her brain.  doctors seem not to be freaking out. I pretend with my mom that I am not worried cause she does all the worrying for all of society:)  But if you think of it friends pray that her visits with the neurologist are fruitful. 

In the meantime-read this today…

"I will spend myself to the last ebb for you; you may give me praise or give me blame, it will make no difference."

Unknown author

I was reading Mr. Oswald Chambers this morning before work and I just have to impart these thoughts-they are great in my mind.

"Tenacity is more than endurance, it is endurance combined with absolute certainty that what we are looking for is going to transpire.  Tenacity is more than hanging on, which may be but the weakness of being too afraid to fall off.(I like that)  Tenacity is the supreme effort of a man refusing to believe that his hero is going to be conquered.  The greatest fear a man has is not that he will be damned, but that the things he stood for-love and justice and forgiveness and kindness among men-will not win out in the end."

Word!

If I had to hear one more cracked out order at work I would’ve thrown my apron at the customer and said-"baby you make it your way!"  Lord have mercy I was sooo tired of listening-I know that may shock some-but you try not taking a break and working 10 straight hours with people who aren’t ever satisfied!!!

Okay, now that I have let that out-I must redeem myself by saying that I do absolutely love my customers-its just our culture that is told we can have whatever we want-when we want it and it will be extra hot, with whip, 2 sweet and lows, no foam, 180 degrees, and one pump mocha and if you could please make sure its stirred I really hate when it isn’t stirred!

And I am sure in some capacity I have been this person-so I can’t come down on them.  I am just venting.  Thanks for letting me vent-there’s no charge right?  For those who listened? 

Kramer-the chili was tasty goodness:)  And the Chuck Norris quotes made my sides hurt-laughter like that rules!!  Niki-what can I say-we can chat up a storm and the day of driving and shopping was quite enjoyable. 

So lets face it folks-we try to prove ourselves-we usually make a fool of ourselves:)  And the moment you think you are soo wise and strong-you know there will always be someone stronger and wiser:)  And you must admit-you probably have a daily-if not hourly battle within your brain telling you one thing-but your heart or body wanting another:) 

This song that I heard and loved left me wanting to share the lyrics…

It’s time to stop this empty chase to prove myself.

It’s time to stop the thoughts that I’m wise or strong.

Now I’m thinking it’s about all I’ll leave.

I’m thinking you might win the war in me.

How can I not be moved?

Just a little something for me to chew on and regurgitate for anyone who might care:)

Yesterday, while coming into work I had a moment.  First of all it had rained in the wee hours and left a giant pond out in front of ERC at UC and if it were not absolutely fridged and I wasn’t in my work attire-I would’ve jumped right into that puddle:)  But it made me long for the days when Matt and I would have our fun outside-playing soccer out back(him kicking my butt) or taking a walk down the street to get a lime "Mister Misty", or a chocolate dipped cone from DQ. 

Well, he had his interview-my bro, in Chicago and it went very well.  He even had to work a pretend case as part of the FBI interview process-how cool is that:)  I am proud of him!  Next is his physical and a lie detector test-the physical he should do well with-he’s in excellent shape!  The lie detector test is probably more nerve racking than anything.  We shalt see!

You ever have lines from songs runnin’ thru your brain-here are some of mine:

While I was watching, you did a slow dissolve.  David Grey

She cut like Cacious Clay.  Switchfoot

Move towards my dark side.  Where I am threatened by mistery and matches.  But I pick up the cup and swallow my past, full of ashes.  Sarah Masen

Keep my feet on the ground and my head in the sky.  I love you more than I can say and I won’t change my mind on the choices I’ve made.  Delirious

So the other night the moon was soooooo bright.  It lit up my room while my music played-so naturally Emily can say-she "danced by the light of the moon".  Of course this makes me think of the movie Batman and Joker’s line-(Nicholson) "Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight" As he swings the lovely Bassinger around.  Why I remember things like that-couldn’t tell ya!  And then the title of this entry has to do with a favorite play of mine-Our Town.  Of course part of the reason I liked it when I was young was because the lead role was Emily:)  But the young man says so sweetly to the woman he adores, "Isn’t the moon terrible tonight?"

Much lovin’ and stuff to all of you.  Sending some hugs and sweet smiles to you all.  Hopefully you are enjoying your day.  I am off like a dirty shirt;)