The misAdventures of a Girl Geek

Psychological Warfare

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:29:00 +0000

I've been having some trouble with my kid and REBELLIOUS BEHAVIOR. I've tried everything "traditional" to curb this behavior without much success. Grounding...er... doesn't work and it grounds ME just as much as it does her...So, Keith and I discussed a new way of doing things last night and I think I may try it out and write a book about it so other parents of crazy teenagers can use it to keep their sanity.

Here's how it works. CHANGE EVERYTHING that is normally very "comfortable" for the child into the "uncomfortable." Don't say a word. Just change it little by little and if nothing else, you'll get some satisfaction of playing a little mind game of your own. It's kinda like turning the tables on them - give them a dose of their own medicine so they just won't know what to expect and hopefully if all goes well - she'll be begging for things to go back to 'normal.'

If nothing else, I got so much enjoyment just THINKING about doing some of the things below to freak her little mind out. Here's some of what we thought about doing.....

She hates spicy food, so I figured each night I would learn to cook something new with varied hot peppers. Now normally, I would make her a special dish without the zip.
Get rid of her nice comfy california king bed and replace it with a few sets of bunk beds
Why a few sets of bunkbeds? ohhh forgot to mention that i'll be adopting about 6 kids - all who don't speak english and she'll have to share her room. I'm sure she'll enjoy siblings.
I think i may 'surprise her' with a couple of pet guinea pigs
I may redecorate her room in a My Little Pony theme
I'm thinking of throwing a couple of wild card parties at about 2am. hope i don't keep her up
Next time parent teacher conferences come around, i'm gonna wear my jammies and some big fluffy slippers
I think I may catch some syndrome that makes me slur my words and drool alot around large groups of teenagers.
I'm thinking of removing all doors in the house so we can all be closer
I think i'll register her name as a domain name and post some of my favorite pics and stories of her so if you google her name - voila.

What do you guys think about this new strategy?

Humorfeed Announce Winners for Annual Satire Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:41:00 +0000

My dear web forum buddy Watley gave me some cool news today about the fourth annual HumorFeed Award. I thought I'd share the love.

"Baristas Claim Obama's Coffee Not Black Enough!"

That was the story deemed 'best of 2008' in the fourth annual HumorFeed Satire News Awards. The event, which relies on a panel of journalists and comedy writers to rank the best of the best,
is a mainstay for the satire news sites that pepper the web (excepting the Onion, of course).

To cap things off, the winner, writer G. Xavier Robillard - a regular contributor to such
publications as Cracked, McSweeny's, and Comedy Central online - is coming out with a brand-new book in just two weeks.

The book, Captain Freedom: A Superhero's Quest for Truth, Justice, and the Celebrity He So Richly Deserves, is being published by Harper Collins, no less. Robillard is clearly off to a great start in 2009. (Probably the other writers all hate him right now.
First place and a book deal? Seems a bit much!)

But Robillard's winning story is just the tip of the iceberg. Click here for the top ten stories of the year (they include gems such as "Atheist Sees Image of Big Bang in Piece of Toast" and
"Dyslexic Student Expelled Over Toy Gnu"), or if you're really feeling bored at work, try
the whole list of 46 entrants. Some are better than others, of course, but HumorFeed is the gold standard wire service for this kind of thing: you'll be glad you stopped by.

Reconnect

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:27:00 +0000

I just received the best gift I could ever receive right in time for Christmas. Years and years ago, there was a wonderful lady who was my neighbor. She had children the same ages as mine and we became the best of friends. We raised our little ones together and shared some wonderful memories together.

Life has a funny way of allowing you to lose touch with people and that is exactly what happened to us. I've searched for her every once in awhile because I've never forgotten what a wonderful friend she was to me....but never found her.

Recently, I started keeping up with my facebook account and thought of her. I couldn't find her on facebook, but I found her little girl who is all grown up now. I've had the best time going through pictures of her beautiful family and reconnecting.

I so regret losing time with her and am so grateful for another chance to make up for time. I challenge all of you to RECONNECT with people who have made a positive impact in your life this Christmas. This reconnection will undoubtedly bring more smiles than a high dollar gift could ever bring.

Christmas DEstressed.

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:35:00 +0000

Oddly enough, I've found I have an uncanny calmness preparing for Christmas this year. I've decided to not spend much money and I honestly think that took alot of the maddness away from this typical maddening holiday. I even went to the mall with my kid today just for fun! (i know weird.)

By lowering the spending amount, I spend much more time thinking about what gift would be best for each person and why....making the gift extra special and man it's a lot quicker to get done with a list this way too!

I read about the dude who worked at walmart getting trampled to death from crazed shoppers on "black Friday" and just shook my head in disbelief. It's amazing to me how insane people get each year during this time....you know...the time when we celebrate baby Jesus and peace 'n all that stuff.

I think America has the chance to remember some of the good things in lif now...Yeah the economy taking a nose dive sucks no matter how you look at it, but life is so much more than a paycheck. We need to enjoy it more.

You may be wondering why I have the HOFF pic with this post. No real connection really - it just made me giggle. Merry Christmas to all my many fans ... I'll try to write more next year.

Guilt

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:22:00 +0000

I heard the most amazing teaching on GUILT. It so "clicked" with me that I felt the need to share it with all of you. This will surely help anyone who has ever struggled with guilt - and if nothing else it's entertaining. It's audio - so just click and let it play while you are doing whatever you do.

Click to hear

Change has come to America.

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:49:00 +0000

Last night, we all got the chance to witness history in the making. I don't care who you supported in this election, or how you feel about Obama's policies - America (as a whole) proved they have PROGRESSED. The American people have changed for the better - in that a black man or a woman is a viable option for the presidency.

I got goosebumps last night while watching this happen - can you even imagine what feelings the elderly black men and women felt who witnessed the segregated US - now watching a black man become elected to the highest office.

Incredible. Exciting.

Slander in the Name of Jesus

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:02:00 +0000

I cannot WAIT for this election to be over. Every day, I receive forwarded emails from Christians that contain slander and gossip about Obama. Sometimes, I click on links contained or actually READ and check the "facts" contained in these emails and I'm amazed that this garbage is actually being PASSED AROUND by Christians through the church...and all "in the name of Jesus."

Jesus did not waste even one moment of his time discussing the politics of His day. He fed the poor and invited the "sinners" over for dinner so He could build relationships with them.

I challenge all Christians to at least READ and verify the facts in the political emails you forward to your Christian email ring.

Wii Tennis Champion of the World

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:23:00 +0000

Recently, Keith purchased a Nintendo Wii console. The Wii was packaged with a sports game that included the game of tennis. We both found it very fun to play and found it was very accurate with swings etc. Of course, it shortly became a competition to the death. : )

We argued frequently 'who was better,' until Keith had a fabulous idea. He sat down on the couch with a pen and paper and wrote out a contract. Yep - he decided that he would prove he was the master tennis player once and for all. His contract stated that the first person to win 100 games would be proclaimed the Wii Tennis Champion of the World and the loser must call the winner that title at least two times a day for the rest of his/her life. He gloated as he wrote the contract and gave me the pen to sign my signature. I signed my name.

Just last night, the Wii Tennis Champion of the World was proclaimed. My friend, Josh writes it best:

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Here Ye! Here Ye!

I hereby declare on this day, August the fifth in the year of our Lord 2008 let it be known that on the glorious digital landscapes of the ferocious battlefield of Wii Tennis, Christy has been found privy to a swift and decisive victory over Keith. No mercy to be had, no solace, and no pride left to call his own, Keith has succumbed to the superior wii-waggling abilities of an insidious foe and has found himself weighed, measured, and wanting. Today truly is a day that shall live in infamy. All hail Christy! Let these halls ring out with the tales of her unerring conquest and pray mercy on any soul who dare oppose her!

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So - all of you who know Keith - please txt, call, email him and ask him ....WHO IS THE WII TENNIS CHAMPION OF THE WORLD! : )

I'm still alive

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:57:00 +0000

Ok so - it appears I've taken the summer off from blogging. I bet I've lost all my stalkers now....bummer. I've been working 24/7 on this product we've been working on for the past year. It's almost ready to launch and it's way exciting.

I need bloggers that would be willing to blog about our new product (it's a CMS geared toward churches) when it's ready. I'll fill you in more when I have a site to lead you to.

25 years later

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:16:00 +0000

If you knew me as a teenager, you would surely remember my obsession with Van Halen...specifically Eddie. My walls were completely covered with his images and my friends and I would hover around the television waiting for VH videos to come on memorizing every word of their songs so we could sing along with them.

How many times I pretended to be a rockstar myself. ; )

Last night was magical. I can't explain what it was like to see them on the stage again. Where has the time gone?! Short hair and in their 50's - amazing. It brought tears to my eyes to watch it. It was truly an incredible night. Thank you, Keith. xo

Van Halen Babbbyyyyy

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:33:00 +0000

Much to my mother's chagrin, I was obsessed with Van Halen in the 80's.....I fantasized about meeting Eddie Van Halen and his photos covered my walls. (who knew how well he would age *scoff*)

Regardless, I never got to see them in concert while they were together and always regretted it. UNTIL NOW. Keith, my amazing manly man, got us tickets to see them on Wednesday. I am so pumped and have been singing 1984 songs all day since I found out.

Yeah! Now....I must rid myself of this horrid cold quickly so my groupie voice can be everything you and I know it can be.

Blog Facelift

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:11:00 +0000

Spring time is the best time to get a new look - don't ya think? It's dark and mysterious....muhahahahahaha

Sick of being Sick

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:59:00 +0000

I've got some really mean germs havin' a big ol' party inside my body. I've been so sick this week at times I've felt I may die. I really hate being sick when it's so nice outside. You know what I mean - you are lying in your bed with tissues all around your head and the sun peeks in your window to make you feel even worse. You lie there and listen to the sounds of spring and envy the folks out there enjoying it.

Sucks to be sick. Sucks more to be sick in the beautiful spring weather.

Done whining now.

Mommy Nuggets

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:51:00 +0000

I often give my kiddos lil' tidbits of knowledge to help them through life that I call MOMMY NUGGETS. They usually just roll their eyes - but i thought I'd post some incase I get hit by a truck they can look back and remember. Feel free to comment and add your own nugget.

Laugh til you cry and it'll make everything better
Unconditional love is the most powerful thing on earth
Never stop learning
There's nothing you can't do if you want it badly enough
Racism is merely ignorance and fear
Differences make the world an interesting place to live
Don't park next to vans
Humor keeps you young
Integrity = Success
Never walk barefoot in hotel rooms
Don't get into the habit of writing letters to prisoners
Don't have sex
Pedicures are medicine for the soul
Everything good in life takes hard work or everyone would have it
The best revenge is a good life lived
Seek God and you will find Him
One of the rudest things - LITTERING
Honor me with a MOM tattoo
If you put me in a home, I'll for sure get double d's whatever age I am and will send photos of them to all your friends
A good relationship requires vulnerability
It WILL make you blind
Most rapists chose victims based on unlocked doors and garage doors left opened
Hover.
Never be totally dependent on another person
Don't underestimate social perception
Research. Study. Empower Yourself.

MelaMIRACLE!

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:48:00 +0000

Unfortunately, I was born with psoriasis. It has plagued me all of my life - living in my bloodstream and migrating over parts of my body. Basically, it invades a part of my body and stays there for years - clears up and finds another part of my body to aggravate.

I've had it behind my ears, on my elbows, in my belly button, tailbone, ankle etc. However, several years ago it found the most AGGRAVATING place it could possibly be - the INSIDE of my ears. It causes the most incredible itching you could imagine, then dry flaky skin and eventually sores from scratching. I cannot tell you how having this plague my ear canals has drivin me absolutely MAD.

Over the years, I've tried every lotion, cream, soak etc. you could imagine. Finally something has given me back my sanity. Last weekend, my parents gave me a small bottle of something called melaluca oil. They said they have heard this stuff can heal anything. I immediately put some in my ears and dear lord - it stung like hell itself. It stung so bad I had to flush it from my ears, but as the hour continued I could feel my ears healing. I could HEAR better.

Despite the intense sting, I took the bottle home. By the time I got home, my ears felt so much better I put more in...and it didn't sting nearly as bad. It is now Thursday - only a few days since I first started using this miracle oil and my ears are nearly normal. I haven't scratched at all and have even, for the first time in years, forgotten for hours at a time there was anything wrong with my ears.

THIS STUFF IS MIRACULOUS and I recommend anyone who is plagued with psoriasis to try it.

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UPDATE: Unfortunately, I spoke too soon. I'll never again put this stuff in my ears. Last night, I swear it burned a layer of skin off of the insides of my ears and they are all swollen. Figures.

Sean Connery deserves a slapdown

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:26:00 +0000

Sean Connery feels it's ok to slap women .....as long as it's warranted. What would warrant a slapdown? Listen and pass this link along to all the women you know. Women made this guy who he is today, yet he treats them as dogs? With all the domestic violence, I find it incredibly irresponsible for a man who has an open forum to the world to promote violence against women. I for one, will NEVER again pay money to see this man's movies.

out of the mouth of my babe.

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:05:00 +0000

The other day, my daughter was stressing about something going on in her life. I tried to soothe her mind that everything will turn out ok if she just will put her trust in God. She looked at me and said something to the effect that she can't pray that prayer that says not my will but yours be done. ( I know - the apple don't fall far....)

I assured her it was ok to pray that prayer and that Jesus prayed that same prayer in the garden of Geseneme. She turned around with eyes as big as saucers and says, "YEAH AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM!!!"

My children keep me on my toes and CRACK ME UP.

My Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:49:00 +0000

What better Valentine could a girl have than a chocolate vendor? My wonderful friend, Bernie, agreed to be my Valentine this year. Bernie owns a chocolate company called the Chocolate Octopus.

I have never in my life tasted chocolate like his. They make it home-ade fresh each day and these chocolate strawberries are like nothing you have ever tasted in your life. Since he agreed to be my Valentine, I thought I'd blog about his incredible lovefood. Chocolate truly is the food of love.

SO GO ORDER SOME FOR YOUR VALENTINE! Use the coupon code LOVEMUFFIN at checkout so he can see how much his Valentine loves him.

DodgeBall. Is it really a sport?

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:04:00 +0000

Sunday, I'll be playing dodgeball to defend the church's championship. Yep - CHURCH DODGEBALL. I've been told the goal is to see how many Presbyterians we can peg in the face. I'm gonna try my hardest to leave the reddest skidmark on the face of the opposing pastor. Jesus will surely give me another gem in my crown.

The question is - should heckling the other team make me switch my bracelet since it IS a church event? I think it's allowed.

Let Freedom Ring

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:25:00 +0000

When I think of Martin Luther King, one word comes to mind. COURAGE. His courage had no boundaries. He was willing to stand up and fight with wisdom instead of fists, no matter what the cost. He was a true leader and his courage unquestionably changed the face of this nation.

Today, I honor Dr. Martin Luther King.

Control Freak

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:32:00 +0000

My name is Christy and I am a control freak.

I can ponder back on my life and see how difficult I've made certain areas of it by trying to control it. Because of my life experiences, I've learned not to trust anyone with my well being. You've heard the old expression, "If she wants something done right, she'll do it herself."

I've taken that expression to an extreme. If I'm truly honest with myself, it's because of one thing: FEAR. The one thing I've craved so desperately as an adult is PEACE. I'm led to this verse in the Bible...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

I want this year to be different. I am going to make a conscious effort to allow God to point my direction. Instead of thinking out the various directions and choosing one that I feel best suits the situation and force everyone in that direction....I'm going to sit back and wait awhile....and try very hard to trust.

I'm going to stop running from the lion.

Annual Reflections

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:34:00 +0000

It's time for me to ponder the previous year and think about how I've grown. It's been another rough year, and it's gone far differently than I had imagined it would....but I've grown. I guess that's good. ; )

2007. Love life - non-existent. Motherhood ...was probably the most challenging thus far. Professionally - probably the best so far. I feel I've produced the best work of my career this year. Spiritually - I think I've moved closer to where I need to be. Healing old wounds - work in progress.

Overall, not a year I'd like to repeat but I feel I've grown as a woman. Hopefully 2008 holds good things for me and my children. I trust God to be with me regardless.

Beauty.

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:24:00 +0000

I've decided to make a conscious effort to take the time each day to admire beauty. I'm so busy. I'm too busy. For my health and to enjoy my life, I am going to ponder things that I find beautiful. I think we Americans somehow lose this ability while we're chasing our dreams.

The first beautiful post is dedicated to those that I feel really SEE beauty. Find a three year old and follow him/her around one day - it won't be long until beauty is discovered. A three year old stops dead in their tracks to watch a caterpillar crawl into a hiding place. Their innocence is truly beautiful. They see everything in a different light - before they are corrupted by ....life.

Go find a bunny or something and admire it's beauty this week.

Argus Tattoo Parlor Apologizes

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:25:00 +0000

Apparently the owner of Argus Tattoos realized he had employed a meenie butt and wrote me the following email in response to my recent experience at Argus. I commend the owner for taking the time to write this apology and go on record saying the owner obviously does not come from the same school of Public Relations as the piercer in his facility. I only hope he had a little 'sit-down' with his employee and explained to him how much negative publicity can come from one unhappy little girl.

Hi Christy,

I wish that I was writing under different circumstances. I am the owner of Argus Tattoos. I am just now getting wind of your recent nightmare experience with our piercer. Great experiences and happy customers are core values that Argus was founded on. I'm very upset to hear about the lack of professionalism and the disrespect that you had to endure. Not to mention that you were belittled in front of your daughter. For this I'm truly sorry. I think you have handled this way better then I would of.

From my 18 yrs in the tattoo industry, I've learned that customers often come in the door anxious and nervous about getting tattooed/pierced, thus part of our job is to provide a relaxed environment where customers can enjoy their experience with us. I don't understand why Cary felt justified in his actions. It was extremely poor judgment on his part and not the way I do business. I couldn't even begin, nor would want to, try to justify it. Cary, as an independent contractor and as a part time piercer in the studio with 5 tattoo artists also had no right to suggest it was his studio and could kick out a customer or treat one with such a lack of respect. We value our customers greatly and it is unfortunate that was the representation you were 'greeted' with upon visiting the studio.

Over the preceding months, I have had extenuating family circumstances that have resulted in me being away from the studio much of the time and in return have had personnel issues arise due to my absence. As a result, Argus has undergone/ is undergoing a restructuring in its crew. I won't tolerate my customers being treated unprofessionally.

I would like the opportunity to discuss your experience with you further. I'm not sure if there is a way I can make this situation right with you, but at least I can offer an apology on behalf of myself and Argus.

Regards,

Don Colling

Day One AGAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Christy) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:06:00 +0000

So far this week, I've managed to get to day TWO just once. It's amazing how those "comments" fly out of my mouth so very quickly. I think we should be able to remove the bracelet while driving on the freeway.