Monday, July 30, 2007

Gilligan's Island would have been sweet without the other castaways.

Why are some people completely INSANE, DELUSIONAL & PSYCHOTIC?

I have recently found myself in the middle of several confrontations that I in no way instigated or were originally party to. But for some reason, have been encouraged by others to mediate or felt as if I, on my own volition, should do so.

But I am getting away from the topic. I find it odd how unaware some people are of their own life. I feel like I try to be very aware of other's feelings as well as my own idiosyncrasies and faults. I try to make adjustments as I go, realizing that I'm in no way perfect, but at the same time I think I have a pretty good handle of my place, my talents, my downfalls and how much I have to learn.

It just seems as though several people have recently (and I mean as recently as last night) act as if a: no one will know they straight up lie, b: aren't honest with themselves as to their actual abilities, talents and lack thereof. c: refuse to discuss things in a professional and/or friendly manner, but instead choose to throw dramatic fits; cause problems were they do not belong and are only concerned with the present and their own personal agenda.

Although I hate confrontation, I find people who want air their supposed problems in public, rather than discuss the matter with the person at the heart of the issue in private, childish and over dramatic.

Maybe they seek attention for their singular issue in exchange for an examination of their inner selves and what problems they themselves are in control of?

Whatever the case may be, I'd like to untie these knots in my stomach, get some rest and be as involved in my own life as I have been on everyone else's.


Overly verbose and annoyed,
Sin/Michelle

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Don't miss the NWA Rollergirls
TONIGHT! July 28th @ All Star Sports Arena

Shelter Skelter
The Twisted Sisters once again battle it out with the Hardwood Harlots

Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of the Ozarks & The Fayetteville Animal Shelter

Get your tickets today online @ www.nwarollergirls.com

DON'T MISS IT!

Monday, July 23, 2007

Nice

Isn't it nice when people give away such nice goodies?
Photoshop Web 2.0 layer styles


This and Stripe Generator are the two coolest (and actually useful) design element sites I have found in months.

Friday, July 20, 2007

The Best Friday Morning

The best Friday morning begins with waking up and weighing myself to find that I have lost 7 lbs since I started my new regemine. It continues as I roll up to Rogers to pick up the new Harlot shirts and get to see my new teammates names on the back of Harlot Jerseys.

Then I get the surprise of hearing a report on dog fighting on NPR. Why would a report on dog fighting make me happy? Because I think until animal abuse is in the dialogue of the general population and not just held within the choir of animal activists, the problem will never be contained. So hearing this report, fueled by the recent incident involving Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick, I just kinda hope that it will make the average person stop, think and possibly act.

Understand that I think about this stuff a lot. Even while in Hector the last few days, while driving down country roads, I scan each plot of land for tied up dogs, signs of puppy mills, etc. Animal abuse is not limited to cock fighting south of the border. It's in our backyards. It takes individuals to make a change. If you see something...REPORT IT. Unfortunately many states only issue misdemeanors in most cases, but just the inconvenience of it all may deter the criminal from ever wanting to own animals in the future. That is my hope.

People always have the same sentiments about children. Why is it that abusive parents ever chose to have children in the first place? When there are loving people willing to provide loving homes sometimes have the hardest time having children themselves and/or even adopting. My thoughts are the same with animals. Dogs are not lawn ornaments. Don't get a dog if you are just going to chain it to a tree in your front lawn. Don't get a cat if you are not going to give it proper vet care. And never own an animal if your focus is not going to be on loving it every single day.

Ok, done withe my rant of the day. As I said, this is a good day. It's Friday and I will be BUSY at work.

Looking forward to Harlot photos on Sunday and possibly seeing Miss Beverton this wekend.

<3

Monday, July 16, 2007

Motorcycle, under "M"

Travis and I have been ill with some sort of stomach something all weekend. Zero fun.
Since I didn't feel like doing much I decided to tackle my mountain of paperwork in several boxes stacked in a closet. All of this paperwork consists of tax stuff, receipts, house stuff, bank statements, credit card statements, etc. All from about 2003. I used to have it fairly organized, but in the last two years it has gotten out of hand. So this weekend we went and got a filing cabinet and I sat for hours sorta, filing and organizing each piece of paper. It is now all neatly tucked away under it's proper heading.

I began wanting to sort this stuff due to the fact that I have lost all of the original paperwork associated with Trav's motorcycle. The title, the manuals, everything. We are now wanting to sell it, so I began my search, but it turns out it must have been accidentally thrown away during the remodel.

I got a new titled ordered this morning, so I hope to have the bike for sale in the papers soon.

Anyone interested in a 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 dual sport bike with only 14 miles on it?

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Vah Jay Jay

I spent the morning at the doctor again today.
Every thing's looking good. Knee is getting a lot better, etc.

Today was girlie annual stuff. I brought in my records from my previous doctor.
While I was waiting for my doctor, clothed in paper top and a very becoming paper drapey skirt, I began reading through the records.

Everything is looking normal. It lists my allergies, family history, etc.
Then I see this: Problems: Vegan. What? Why is that listed under problems?
Then under social history it says: Single. Lives in Fayetteville, AR, Skates in Roller Derby. Ha! Seriously my life has been reduced to three things. I am single....really? It doesn't feel like it. I live in Fayetteville....as if his attributes to anything medical and I play roller derby. I just thought it pretty funny.

Turns out as far as blood work and crap goes I am some sort of super human. Both doctors have marveled at my ridiculously good cholesterol, blood pressure, Triglycerides, HDL and LDL....Have of which I don't even know what it is. But ANYWAY, inside...swimming around me is good stuff. We just need to figure out why my physical appearance doesn't want to match up.

All was good in the girlie areas as well. Will get results back soon. I am sure it will be all good news.

She did suggest if I never wanted to have children I should have Travis get a vasectomy as opposed to me being on BC or whatever else we would choose. Sounds sweet to me...probably not to him. But hey if you have a PA, what's a little snip snip?

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Roller Derby is for the Dogs (and kitties)



Be there!

Monday, July 9, 2007

Love My Girls.

I ripped this photo from Dill's MySpace.
This is at the afterparty of the Arkan'slaughter bout.


Dill, Jesster and myself.

Wash-Shi-Tah

I spent the weekend on Lake Oachita with Travis and his family. It was very relaxing and we were both glad we went. Sea-Do's, Party Barge, Wake Boarding, Swimming, Drinking, Cooking, Sleep, Sleep, Sleep.

Photos:








Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Arkan'slaughter Photos



Photos by Michael Zamora 2007

Monday, July 2, 2007

Glimmer

Saturday JessTer, Danger and I volunteered our time at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter by walking/playing with the dogs at the adjacent dog park. We took them out in rounds and let them run around, chase toys and get lots of petting and ear massages.

I don't know all the stories of how they ended up homeless, but at least, on this particular Sunday, had a good day.

I read about celebraties who give money to PETA and do charity work for animals, but it never gets the notice that Angelina's latest familial addition does. With movies like Blood Diamond, Beyond Borders, etc, you would think SOMEONE would care enough to do a movie that inspires people to take action against animal abuse.

I guess there is still the "they are animals" and "we are people" attitude and it's just not a compelling enough of a storyline to get the budget.

We're all concerned that our houses are losing value, that gas prices are still high, that we have an idiot in the whitehouse and that we are involved in a war that no one understands. Maybe it's just all too much to deal with, let alone the overwhelming animal welfare issues.

Halfway Now

The photographers here at The Morning News are now running a blog to show off some of the work they do that does not always get included in the printed version of our paper.

I found this particular post beautiful. I really think someone should make a short film about this guy, if it isn't already in the works.


Photo by: Marc F. Henning

Sometimes I lose faith in humanity, other times I am inspired beyond belief.