Happy Thanksgiving!

Well it was the 27th yesterday here, but it's today in America. Australians don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but I think we should, so I do. I just made some Pumpkin Pie and Pecan cookies and I think of how thankful I am for my family, friends, pets, God, life, everything in it :) So Happy Thanksgiving everyone! One thing I am curious about though is tofurkey...vegetarian turkey. I don't think we have it here? But being a vegetarian (for over 8 years now!) I wanna try it.

The story of Missy; Learning everything the hard way. ;)

Today is Missy's first Birthday. Cockatiel or not, she's my baby. I always wanted one, as I've always wanted one of just about every species. But one day, I was shopping, I saw cute little Missy and convinced Mum. The next thing I knew, I was taking her home, and her little eye ball was peeking through a hole in the cardboard box, staring at me. She didn't have a name for 3 days, we just couldn't decide on one. Eventually we settled on Missy, short for Mistletoe- because we got her the same day we put up the Mistletoe. She has several middle names but the main one is Charlie- the nickname the people in the pet store gave her. The day after I got her, I realised that this was going to be nothing like having a budgie, as I was told. I'd had 14 budgies throughout my life and this was totally new. I was putting up the Christmas Tree and every single time I left the room, she would SCREAM. She still does this, but now only about 50% of the time! She really thinks she's a human. She wants to peck every shiny object, examine every guest who enters the house, sit in my plate and share all my food (which she is NOT allowed to do!), fall asleep in my lap, and sleep as close to my bed as possible. I think part of it is just her sweet personality, but it's probably also because of everything she's had to overcome. Before I got her, she broke her chest, and that took a long time to heal. She was also unable to fly, having had her wing clipped since before she learned. She had no balance or coordination and fell over all the time. Today, she is still clumsy at times, but she can fly, hang upside down, and jump around perfectly. We really did learn everything the hard way, but it was all worth it. I'd never want to be without her now.
The pictures are; Missy's first photo, Missy's first Christmas, and Missy with the Mistletoe!

Grocery shopping...

Why is it that every time I do it, it needs doing again only a few days later? Dad and I have been doing it lately since Mum is always busy with Opa- we just go aisle by aisle throwing everything we want in the cart and occasionally referring to a list to ensure we don't forget anything. But today I went with Mum- it took 3 times as long! She stops to examine everything, even things she would never buy! Kind of drives me crazy. Usually I don't mind any kind of shopping though, because I want everything and at least I can get some of it. :)

Names...

Ok, all this Bronx Mowgli stuff has got me thinking. I actually don't mind the name Bronx, it's grown on me. I can't get used to Mowgli though, it's just weird! Apparently it's from the Jungle Book, which I have never watched all the way through. Better put that on the 'To do' list. :) There are plenty of even worse and weirder names out there anyway. I just wanna see pics because I bet he's really cute!!!
A lot of people think Celine's son's name is weird (well, not so much in comparison!) but I think it's ok too. I like that she named her son after people she loves. And it suits him, and their culture. Natalie Grant's twins have the cutest names though, Gracie and Bella- they're beautiful names, for some very cute babies! Anyway, I always hated my name. Everybody calls me Jacqui now, unless they've never met me before and read my name of a sheet of paper, or I've done something wrong. I don't even answer to "Jacqueline", most the time! It was a pain in the ass when I was in kindergarten and learning to write- I was jealous of people like Ben, who had only 3 letters to worry about while I had 10! My middle name was even worse. I'm used to it now, but when you're a kid and your middle name is Frances, and the only people who you know that are called Frances are your mean music teacher, and your...unusual...Aunt...it's not so good. But these days my Brother actually calls me "Fran"... which I don't appreciate. Matilda, my confirmation name- that's entirely my own fault. I liked the name at the time. It's the name of my childhood teddy bear. I don't really even remember what Saint Matilda did..I should put that (finding out) on the to do list, as well!
I've thought about what I want to name my kids, since forever...I want to name my first daughter Jessica, after the first person I really looked up to. I also like the names Celine, Ashlee, Michelle, Lila...anyone seeing a pattern? Haha. But I guess I'll have to decide these things with my partner, if I ever have kids. For a boy, I like Boston. But is that too weird? Who knows. Ok. End that rambling.
I did nothing today. Except take a bath and watch 6 episodes of 7th Heaven. See, it was cold, windy and rainy- not November in Australia type weather! And I thought about all those days I had to go out to work in that weather and I thought "if only I could stay home in bed and watch a DVD" and yet, when I have the chance, I never do. So I took advantage of Sunday for once :) It was a good day. Hope everyone is well, if anyone reads this. If not, it's fine. It's just something to look back on someday. :)

It's a boy!

Well, we knew that. But it's born! Ashlee and Pete had their baby last night, 20th November 2008. His name is Bronx Mowgli Wentz (I would like to know why, though!) 7lbs 11oz and 20.5 inches long, everyone is happy and healthy! Yay!!!
I made a cake, as you can see. It's just a hobby, and something I do whenever something good happens and I feel like celebrating it.

Not the best couple of days.

The pic is a random Monkey. I don't know why. I'm just so frustrated, worried, at the point of wanting to scream and cry but I'm not.

Opa's not well, Celine's still sick, and I'm really worried. Whatever you say, I love these people- I can't stand to see/hear of them suffering and not be able to do a darn thing to help. It's a horrible feeling.
I have so much to do that I've been up since 4am. We had a huge loud storm last night and I couldn't sleep. Still went to work today but so tired and I have...a toothache? a headache? I don't even know so how am I supposed to decide whether to go to the Doctor or the Dentist!?

I'm sure I have more complaints, but I don't care to remember them all LOL. Oh, Missy ate a chunk of my curtain because she was bored while I was at work. Also, Ash still hasn't had the baby. He's taking his time!!!

Good morning!

My earliest blog entry ever? I've been up since 3am because our VCR timer doesn't work and I wanted to watch Celine on the Nanny. She was so cute. I stayed up then and i've been trying to get stuff done, I'm still behind with internet things. Boy there is some crap on Tv at this hour, though! Viagra commercials, songs that nobody has everheard of because they suck, etc. I'm gonna be so tired later, I got 4 hours sleep, and the night before about the same because Valentine and Belle are in a new cage and they would not shut up! I'm supposed to put up my Christmas Tree today though and go to Olivia's housewarming party tonight. Wish me luck? I may need a nap.
Anyway I went Christmas shopping yesterday, I didn't do it all but wanted to get started. December is such a busy time with parties, plans for the new year, work gets busy, and there are last minute things to do. One year, I did leave the shopping to the last minute and I plan to never do that again! Chaos, crowds, not fun. Everything takes twice as long and there are crazy kids running around the mall.
So I have a Christmas Pile Corner where the tree will go, I already cleaned and rearranged the furniture, (Mis's cage is squished against my bed because it's the only place it fits!) I decorated stockings for my babies and hung them up, and then there is some fake holly near my birdie cages...those are the pics I'm including with this blog.
Ok, I better go make Matt some pancakes before he goes to work :)

Ouuucccchh!

Alright, I hated ET when I was a kid. HATED him. I was just terrified, I don't know, that somehow he might be real and he might come near me and do God knows what. That said, I was afraid of everything as a child, and pretty much still am.
But I relate to "ouuuuch" today. I had physio again this morning- now I'm sure this guy is a good Doctor, and he's perfectly nice, but he doesn't tell me anything. It's very hard to trust someone you barely know, when they're doing things to your body that hurt! How do I know he's not making it worse?
He also made me go into his gym thing and ride on a bike thing. I don't do bikes, ok? LOL. Besides, it kind of hurts your butt. And the giant mirrors in there just creep me out.
Anyway I'm starting to be able to walk a bit better and I went back to work yesterday. I have today off though for my knee, and I'm going to Church group tonight. I should be cleaning. But I feel reflective. And I have computer stuff to do too. I also have tomorrow off because Opa has his Divorce court thing and I have to be here in case I'm needed to help with something. What else? Mis pooped on me, Ruby peed on the floor, Peter is moulting so much that the amount of fur I brushed out of him could fill a small pillow (literally.) Belle and Val won't shut up. They're blessings, but I am living in a zoo.

Random Facts.

That is a photo of nothing that I accidentally took. I thought it looked artistic.

Now, we did this on the Celine forum...here is mine LOL.

1. I have to classify m&ms, separating them by colour before I eat them. I have to eat the orange ones first and red ones last.
2. I've been writing poetry, stories, everything pretty much since I knew how to pick up a crayon.
3. Ruby, my bunny, is currently mad at me. I can't figure out why.
4. I'm Australian, but I hate when Australian's say "mate" or "sheila" or "G'day" or any of that stuff. It makes me cringe.
5. I think pregnancy is the most beautiful miraculous thing ever. I'm just fascinated by it. And I love babies.
6. I've overcome a lot of issues in the past year- a lot of that is due to Celine being a good influence
7. I never use highlighters. They always run out on me.
8. My boss keeps calling me "Grandma", because it's one of the few words she knows in English. I am 22 and have no Grandchildren.
9. I'm currently obsessed with "Tout Pres Du Bonheur."
10. In 4 years I've never needed to cut any of my pets toenails.

More poetry stuff.

Someplace On Earth...

Sometimes plans
Are not in our hands
Sometimes the stars
Realign
And when we try to stand
Still
Everything changes
In time

It doesn't matter what's around us
As long as we have love
We'll get by
Under these changing skies
I'd give my last cent to keep you
For whatever it's worth
Just want to be with you
Someplace On Earth

You're my little
Piece of happiness
You're the light
And the words
I'm not a critic
Or a hero
Just one who loves you
Despite this world

Where will we be in a year
Or when forever comes
I'm afraid I could
Love you more because
You already have
My whole heart.


Blessed Days..

Faith please say
We'll never be that way
We'll never play those games
We'll never walk away
Faith please tell me
We're nothing like them
We're not going to forget
We're not going to find regrets
Faith be faithful to me
Your hands they hold the key
Your heart is all I need
Your eyes are all I see
Faith don't let me fall
Your passion is my call
You can break down my walls
Your love is stronger than all

When the more I find, the less I understand
And it feels like everything is coming to an end
Somehow peace can still be found in here
Though suffering may compromise all our happy years
And love is completely out of our hands
If you tell me to be afraid is a sin
Then I must ask that you forgive me all this
I stumble, I fall, and I lose my way
When tears fall on and on like rain
Broken, tired and somewhat untamed
My faith only grows, finally unashamed
I turn to you knowing somehow
That these are Blessed Days.

Poetry stuff.

Open Eyes...

I give love
I create life
It wasn't easy
To find the light
But flowers open
Clouds are fading
Children grow
Since we separated

You took my heart once
But never again
You almost took my whole life
But I won't give in
Now I live
Exposing your lies
Now I live
With Open Eyes.

I feel the sun
I breathe again
Your chapter
Wasn't the end
I see beauty
In everything
Ashes of past
To the wind

I am at peace
Despite the storm
No matter what
I'm not alone
He made it easy
To fall in love again
To be natural
My best friend


White Picket Fences...

We've been around
Let each other down
You're driving me crazy when you won't talk
And I hate your conviction when you turn and walk away

Your White Picket Fences fell down
Some kind of black ink follows you now
And I'm still trying to understand
Your heart is so much better open
But if things are never the same
That's ok, somehow I'll love you anyway.

Up all night
And woke today
Still trying
To replicate
Exactly how things were back then
But I think we've both lost too much innocence

Something in it all never changes
As if it's God who arranged it.

Adisq... thing...

So I'm still off work and kind of stuck to a chair. But I was able to watch the Adisq/ Felix awards thing through a live stream online today, because I was home. Celine recieved an Hommage, award, thingy, lifetime achievement, whatever it is. Between my tiredness and limited French, I'm not sure how to explain what it was. But it was amazing! She cried...I cried LOL...the tribute was really moving, seeing videos of her growing up, and how she has achieved so much but she's still always the same girl, and she always goes back home to Charlemagne. I love that about her, her heart and soul and loyalty and love for people that has never changed. People just think she's the Titanic singer, but she's so much more than that, and I'm proud to be a Celine fan. Especially today. She's such a beautiful person, inside and out. Just wanted to say that. And I hope she feels better soon, too! oxoxo.