Sherrie's New Outrageous Name is:

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If I could, I would give you the world
wrapped up in red tissue and ribbons;
the scent of salt and black earth
intoxicating your senses.

But I can't man of sapphire and sunlight.

So...instead, I will wrap myself
in black stockings and magnolia;
the taste of spring rain and sex
intoxicating your senses.

Sherrie's True Love Is a Cancer

Why you'll love a Cancer: Cancer's loyal and sincere heart makes your own sensitive heart melt. Caring and devoted, a Cancer will take the lead in pursuing you - and not give up! Why a Cancer will love you: You're laid back enough to deal with Cancer's little mood swings and freak-outs. A fellow homebody, you know how make Cancer comfortable and at home with you.

What Sign Is Your True Love?

lol...don't tell Al...he's a Gemini

Psycho Test

This is not a trick question. It is as it reads.

A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met a man she didn't
know. She thought this guy was amazing, so much her dream guy, that she
believed him to be just that! She fell in love with him right there, but never
asked for his number and couldn't find him. A few days later she killed her
sister.


Question: What is her motive in killing her sister? (Give this some
thought before you answer).

click on the comment to see the answer...only after you've given this your best shot.

Dammit! My Secret is out!

Tootsie Roll Pop

It only takes three licks to get to your center!

What Kind of Candy Are You?

You Should Be an Oscar Winning Film Writer

You don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind. You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life. Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling. And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen!

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

brr...

What's up with Spring? I thought it sprung yesterday!!! We're cold and rainy...not the best combination.

I'm thinking spaghetti tonight... lots of meatballs on succulent pasta.

Ben gave me some candy yesterday. I have a feeling it's been in his coat pocket for a few days...it was all mushy. I asked if he got it from 'school.' He said, "Yeah, at a Lefperwan's birthday." Took me a while to realize he meant Leperchaun aka St. Paddy day party.

I sat through a Mystic Power Rangers marathon yesterday evening--even after the boys were in bed. I know if someone came over and saw that I was watching it, they would think I had lost my noodle...but hey, I had invested a lot of time in it, watching the shows with the boys...and I wasn't about to skip the last two. I have to confess..it's not a bad show, if you can get through the over-acting, the cheesy costumes and the elaborate stunts.

The music that Napoleon Dynamite danced to in his movie is playing in my head. I don't think I can do those moves like he did. Maybe if I practice.... but it's hard to look geeky if you're a Goddess...

Passion...the Food that Sates!

Your Love Style is Eros

For you, love is all about the passion! And chances are, you're currently in love. You have a strong physical response to love... And you are great at committing (As long as the person makes your toes curl!)

What's Your Love Style?

There I was...goofing off in the quiz thingie...and came across this quiz! I wasn't surprised by the results. I believe that passion and relationships go hand-in-hand. In my opinion, passion is what separates a relationship from platonic friendship. I know that there are a lot of people out there who disagree with me...that it's possible to be in a relationship without sexual fireworks...and that's their perogative.

I've had relationships that have sizzled into nothing but a friendship and at first I didn't mind. It was better than being alone and the comfort level was there. I didn't have to chance the 'dating' scene and end up alone or worse...lonely. When I found the courage to break free or worse, was forced to break free, it hurt. Mainly because of the time invested...I felt as if I had wasted it. Each time I was forced to be alone, I discovered something new about myself. I grew spiritually and began to find my footing in the world of single life.

When I first met Allen in March of 95, there was instant chemistry... I knew as soon as I saw him, that he was going to be my next lover. For several weeks, we danced around each other until the night came when I wanted to dance and couldn't find a soul who wanted to dance as well... there he was. I held my hand out and asked, "Care to dance?" We smoked the floor with intensity. I knew exactly how he was going to turn me. Instinct? Maybe...but I think it was more than that...I think it was electrical. One of my friends told me later, "Sherrie, when you danced with that guy, I felt that we (those who were watching) were witnessing a private moment. That the floor should have open and swallowed us up. There was fire. I've never seen anything like it."

Neither have I...not even in the movies. Things don't always work out, even if there is passion. And sometimes, in spite of the passion, you have to end a relationship. That's what happened with Al and I. Since we've gotten back together, I have vowed to leave the past ...there...in the past and to move forward... so far it's working.

But getting back to my 'theme'... after Al, I spent some time in various relationships. Most were short-lived. Of those only 3 were passion-themed. The fuse was short, though. Like a candle flickering out. And a few weren't passionized. They were based mainly on friendship... with a bit of playfulness thrown in. I spent almost 3 years in one, where there was no sex during the last year and a half of it. Even before then though, there was little physical contact, other than a brush of lips during the good night kiss.. We saw each other once during the weekend and only talked a few times during the week. After the sex died, I would say to friends "I should break up with X." And their reply was "No, he takes you places. He gets you out of the house...and so on."

But eventually, he found someone who he wanted to pursue romantically. I wasn't upset over that... in fact, I thought he should go for it. Like everyone else, he deserved to find passion. I know we didn't have it.

And I found it again...with Allen. As soon as he walked through my door, after all these years...again the instant chemistry sprang forth and I can honestly say that it burned as bright as the first time we saw each other...more than 10 years ago. Every moment we spend together, I believe it fuels the passion. There are mere moments when we glance at each other from across a room, and I can feel the burn of our eyes touching skin. Sometimes, the passion is so strong, tears well up inside me and I feel my soul crying...not from sorrow but from happiness.

This is how it should be.

Someone pointed out to me recently that it's ok if someone wants to cut themselves off from passion--to bury themselves in their work or a hobby. But is it fair to the other person in that relationship? Don't they deserve passion? Deserve finding a person who can be more than a friend? Someone who wants the total package..sex, love and fireworks?

I have a real life friend who has been involved with someone since 2000. They have a child together. She doesn't want intimacy from him anymore...yet she gets jealous if some other woman shows interest. She doesn't want him, yet she doesn't want any other woman to have him either. That's cheating him out of passion...just like she's cheating herself...I tell her, "Bon, you'll find a man who sets you on fire one day. A mutual fire. Don't give up."

Her reply is, "No I won't. I'll never feel desire again."

I think that's a shame. I guess if you've never known true passion...if you've never felt the burn on skin on yours, the taste of lips that whisper your name urgently...the exchange of eyes from across a crowded room that say intimate things which would make a nun blush...the quietness of sated souls, working together in harmony with no need to talk because in the silence hearts are touching... I guess if you've never had these before, you can't miss them.

Personally, I would rather spend my time alone than be in a lukewarm relationship--neither hot or cold.

Yes... I want Passion... I want to feel desire and I know I'll never settle for less.

I admit it...

I'm addicted to these silly quizes

Your #1 Love Type: INFP

The Idealist In love, you crave a long term, harmonious relationship. For you, sex doesn't come quickly - it takes time for you to open up. Overall, you are supportive, nurturing, and expressive. However, you tend to be shy and protective of your personal space. Best matches: ENFJ and ESFJ

Your #2 Love Type: ENFP

The Inspirer In love, you are passionate and eager to develop a strong bond. For you, sex should be playful, creative, and affectionate. Overall, you are perceptive and bring out the best in your partner. However, you tend to hold on to bad relationships after they've turned bad. Best matches: INTJ and INFJ

Your #3 Love Type: INFJ

The Protector In love, you strive to have the perfect relationship. For you, sex is nearly a spiritual experience, a bonding of souls. Overall, you have high expectations for any relationship you're in. However, you tend to hold back a part of yourself. Best matches: ENTP and ENFP

Your #4 Love Type: INTP

The Thinker In love, you are honest and serious about commitment. For you, sex is something you think about and desire a lot of the time. Overall, you are pure in your affection and feelings. However, you tend to be suspicious and distrusting at times. Best matches: ENTJ and ESTJ

Your #5 Love Type: ISFP

The Artist In love, you feel deeply and experience intense emotions. For you, sex is serious. It's how you best express your feelings. Overall, you are laid back, warm, and a good listener. However, you tend to seem lazy and disinterested sometimes. Best matches: ESFJ and ENFJ

What's Your Love Type?

When you least expect it....

He's a Baywatch Swinger?

(Thanks Lorraine for sending him my way...only problem I have is that he won't F*cking LEAVE)

Paint-by-Number World

Outside my window, pine trees
stand tall under gold sunlight.
March winds bring growing pains. I
listen but can't hear their screams.

My window panes are distressed
by winter's murky vision
of gray frost marring the glass.
My eyes see through its filter.

These paint-stained fingers tremble.
I want to color your world
in rich Tuscan tones of clay.
You deserve a wealth of hues.

The pines scream and I falter.
Behind beauty lives utter pain.
I can't create perfection,
because there is none in love.

I'll give you the best of me;
lavender and ocean blue...
if that doesn't satisfy,
I'll paint your world by numbers.

Sherrie is Olive Green

You are the most real of all the green shades. You're always true to yourself. For you, authenticity and honesty are very important... both in others and yourself. You are grounded and secure. It takes a lot to shake you. People see you as dependable, probably the most dependable person they know.

What Color Green Are You?

"Does anybody Really know what Time it is?"

....humming... "Does anybody really Care?"

ten points if you know the artist who sings this!

Work's been hectic of late. The only reason I'm blogging is because I ran out of supplies for the printer. They're due in at noon tomorrow. So I thought I would take a moment to write.

The magazine issue is up and so far I've gotten good reviews from people who take the time to email me. My friend Jeff wrote that even if it's late, it's always worth the wait. That made me feel better about not having it up sooner.

William's little poem seems to be popular. He's my special buddy. I love him and Ben so much that at times I am overwhelmed. I can't imagine life without them. I hope that I am always priviledged by having them in my life as close as we are now.

William cracked me up Friday night, he wanted to stay up late and play. I told him that if he went to sleep I would meet him in his dreams and we would play baseball. He said, "No...in our dreams let's look at the Number 5 and then shave the hair off of some clowns' backs."

I said, "Shave the hair off of some clowns' backs???"

He said, "Ok, just one clown." lol

Where he got that from...I have no idea!

I don't know why I thought Granny's birthday was last Sunday. It's the 19...this coming Sunday. My Uncle and his family are going too. Mom wants to cook a lot of food and take it. I say let everyone take something. I know Mom...she'll put it all on me and I don't want to spend Sat night and early Sunday morning doing all the cooking. Granny will be surprised and I plan to take a lot of pictures.

Went to Al's this weekend. We watched th ACC tourney. He was very upset that a 'Yankee' team (Boston college) beat UNC. And on Sunday's game ..Duke Vs Boston, he pulled for Duke ONLY because he didn't want a "Yankee" team to win the ACC championship. I laughed. Talk about Southern prejudice! So the Big Dance begins tonight and I guess I'll keep up with it, because I know he'll want to discuss the games he's watching.

We caught a great show on the Discovery channel Sunday night--it was about Blackbeard. I guess we're both a bit obsessed about him, since he had a home in Bath and raided the Outerbank's water's during the early 1700's. The guy who played Mark Anthony on the HBO series Rome, played Blackbeard. He did a great job. I can't think of his name... and I'm too lazy to look it up. So go fish ....

I found a new fishing pole kit that I want to get. My plan is to fish this summer. Mainly at the beach...and in the surf. I don't care much for pier fishing. I believe aliens live there.

Seem to have run out of juice... time to get back to working on restorations...

Finally

..................

March's issue is ready

yeaaaaaa bay-beeeee

I am back in business. This new printer has slots for memory cards, ipods, camera usb's, etc.. it has a screen on top of the printer that guides you if you get lost... it's wonderful... I should have gotten a new one ages ago...so far, it's being 'sherrie friendly'... (knock on wood)... I can print straight from memory cards or the camera without going through the PC...

Do you hear that sound?

Listen...

there it goes again...

Oh...
it's just me...running barefoot through the clover field of happiness...

a sip of sherrie

a long cool draught

though it is cool outside...maybe it should be a warm sip instead...

This week has been hectic. I'm so mentally exhausted I could fall asleep sitting up and it's just hump day....what's up with that?

Got a new printer... yes.. it's the devil. I'm sleeping with the Devil. An Hewlett Packard Printer. Maybe...if I give good head it won't screw with me... (yea I know..that's really naughty).

Granny hasn't been doing all that great. She has Alzheimers and isn't taking it too well. She's tired all the time and depressed. It breaks my heart to talk to her...and too, she doesn't remember it sometimes...that we call. I hate thinking that she feels neglected. We're going over to her place Sunday. It's her birthday. She'll be 81, so we're going to celebrate. I might try to do some fishing, if I get a chance.

Things at work are leveling off. Dad's getting the hang of the new digital camera. I'm still screwing around with the new system but am able to get most of my work done, even if parts are missing or not working.

Things with Al... they're great. We have fun together, but better yet...we support each other. He and I went exploring Sunday and found a little known wildlife reserve. Fishing is allowed! I fish better topless...wonder if that's allowed.

The magazine issue is behind...I've been museless lately. I know a lot has to do with time and also being sad about granny. Mostly its...March...and March doesn't motivate me like say April or October. I love those months. Being an Irish lass, I should be excited about the Month of March madness and it's Irish beer drinking, green wearing, ass pinching ways!

Your Values Profile

Loyalty: You value loyalty highly. You're completely devoted to your friends and family. Even if they totally screw up, you're still there for them. Just make sure they're equally loyal to you! Honesty: You value honesty highly. You're unflinchingly honest, even when it's not easy. For you, integrity is very important - in yourself and others. People may not always like what you say, but they know they can trust it. Generosity: You value generosity a fair amount. You are all about giving, as long as there's some give and take. Supportive and kind, you don't mind helping out a friend in need. But you know when you've given too much. You have no problem saying "no"! Humility: You value humility highly. You have the self-confidence to be happy with who you are. And you don't need to seek praise to make yourself feel better. You're very modest, and you're keep the drama factor low. Tolerance: You value tolerance highly. Not only do you enjoy the company of those very different from you... You do all that you can to seek it out interesting and unique friends. You think there are many truths in life, and you're open to many of them.

The Five Factor Values Test

Seattle Seahawks...Sean Locklear

He's from L'ton...and it's his DAY

an Imagist poem

chapstick

on the dashboard
of my car...
his chapstick

a reminder
that he's been here

and will
return

You Are 60% Open Minded

You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded. Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints. But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line. You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself.

How Open Minded Are You?

March First

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And no.. my magazine issue isn't ready... I've barely begun!!! It's terrible but I partly forgot to work on it. Life's been so busy lately...with work (which has improved greatly) and with love...going to see Allen every weekend. I used to use Sunday as my catch up day for things like the magazine or writing, but not anymore. I guess I'll have to readjust my 'online time' for another day.

It's sunny today...mild weather. And the first of the month drivers are out in full force--the retired and elderly who get their checks and do their errands within a 5 day window...so be careful out there...they don't drive all that great. Believe me, I've had two to almost hit the back of my truck. I moved it to an inaccessible spot... I hope I can get out! At least they aren't getting to it.

Took in a bunch of orders and still have no scanner or printer... I need to make a decision and get them ordered. That's on my agenda for tonight.

I didnt' watch Survivor last week. What's up with that??? I really thought I still wanted to live in Jeff Probst's right dimple and vacation in his left one! I guess the allure has faded. But it's like that every other season. I find my attention wans a bit. Just can't seem to get into the players this time. None really make me say "Wow...I like that person's style.'

Been watching a lot of ACC basketball... GO DUKE! and Home improvement shows like "Flip this House." They're really interesting. I think I may have to do some things to mine this summer, to improve its "Curve appeal." I really dig the Tuscany look. Rich colors appeal to me.

Saturday night, Al and I had some dinner guests over, His cousin Dennis and his girlfriend Christine. It was really fun. I did all the prep work for the meal and Al cooked it. Blackened catfish, Octopus Fritters...yes Octopus, which was surprisingly good, blue cheese cole slaw and honey/bacon baked beans. I naturally was assigned cleanup duty. Christine watched while the guys sat on the couch, talking sports. I looked over at them and when I saw they were involved in a heated conversation, I realized that it was safe for Christine and I to plot dominion over the universe. Yep...that's right... The age of Man will soon be over... Make way for the Age of the Goddesses!

I suggest you guys be nice to us women...if you want to be one of our love slaves!