Sorry to jump into your conversation ! I feel the same way about the patches but look as a two-fold approach. The patch tapers off breaking the nicotine addiction (which, I have read, really only lasts for 48 hours) so one can focus on the behavioral addiction (which is a B!TCH). I think it is great that Hawaii provides that service!

I jumped in because of your point on reflexology. On the same line/premise, I have had acupuncture sessions for smoking cessation and they are INCREDIBLE!! I would recommend either "treatment" to those who want to augment whatever cessation method they are using.

Are you now a non-smoker? Just curious. If so, good on you! I have had several failed attempts but am working on gearing up for another try.

Again, sorry for butting in - now back to your regularly scheduled programming!

I am very ill equipped to reply to this, not being a big Beatles fan, but I'm so jazzed you are posting, I had to say that at least.

It's probably weird to you, me being a big John Denver fan, but not a Beatle fan, because many of their songs were about the same things, and they both were raw talent turned into big commercial success that miraculously did not taint their music as far as I can tell. After giving myself a headache, I still cannot explain why I see Denver as more real, as I never saw a live performance of either obviously.

I just prefer the tongue-in-cheekiness of the Kinks and L-O-L-A to the Strawberry Fields stuff.

But I understand how the death of an entertainer can hit someone hard. I was terribly sad when Lucille Ball died on April 26, 1989. I was going through a rough time in my life and she was like a personal goddess to me. It seemed at the time that I would never be happy. How wrong I was!
And when John Denver died in 1997, even younger, I wasn't very sad. Somehow, it felt like he was just ready to go on to bigger and better things.. Go figure..

What a beautiful day Sunny and Nice,, The Hornets beat the Spurs last night... Last day of Jazz Feast..... I'm watching a movie on the couch see police car after police car go back notice some cars are reverseing the wrong way down our street. I go out to my stoop and wonder why there are so many police at the end of my block? Jenn comes out looks and says what the Hell is going on? A crowd is starting to happen at the end of the block.

We mosey down to see what is going on? Well how can such a great day turn so badly in an instance? Turns out a good friend of ours and three other people were standing on the sidewalk talking and a 15 year old girl being given a driving lesson comes around the corner hits the gas and plows into them on the sidewalk. Our Friend Billy was killed... I had just talked to him two days ago another friend Mike is in the Hospital... they say he will be fine....

Life is taken so quickly now a days...

Okay, so I'm here again. Three whole days without the evil weed. Going kinda nuts but that isn't unusual. I did almost kill my husband today, but he quit himself 9 years ago and still remembers that homicidal phase. Well not much else to report, anyone awake?

Oh, I'm definitely calling her Tula from now on.

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I called the cops and reported the pedophile_WiFi network. I probably will never know what comes of it because the cops told me it isn't illegal to use that name. I ran around and told all the neighbors with children and asked them to spread the word. I felt better for a minute...til I went online and found out that there are 19 REGISTERED sex offenders in my neighborhood.

I'm really looking for that tropical deserted island now----anyone...anyone????

I know there were at least a few of you out there who were concerned about my situation at work. Well, late last week, the hammer dropped and all sorts of stuff hit the fan.

When the company recently offered 50% of our employees the voluntary severance package, they were apparently looking for around 155 acceptances. They got 55, so they had to take further measures to pare things down. The result is that they're restructuring our department by merging three of our sub-departments (Graphics, Traffic and Preflight) into one and outsourcing the bulk of our Graphics operation to India (sigh--grr--sigh). Those three departments (around 54 people) will have to reapply for the jobs (in some cases their own existing jobs) that will exist in the "new world" (about 26 positions) and train the folks in India. Those who aren't lucky enough to win one of the new positions will be eligible for the severance package. If they're offered a position but have to turn it down (we're a 24/7 newspaper operation, so there will be some afternooon, evening and overnight shifts that some just won't find attractive or feasible), they will not be eligible for the package.

As of right now, I'm not in any of the three restructured departments, so I'm unaffected. For now, that is. This restructurisation adds 26 to the 55 voluntary, but that still leaves 74 cuts before they hit their quota of 155. So I'm not out of the woods just yet.

The only glimmer of hope for me is that in my 8 years with the company, I've made a name for myself as the "pick up slack wherever necessary" girl. I've routinely volunteered to train for and perform lots of different jobs within our department, thinking every new task would make me a little more valuable (sure, sure, it's a major "kissass maneuver," but if it keeps me on the payroll [and I actually do the payroll since our AA got fired], then "kissass" is just good thinking).

I also just had my yearly evaluation done today, and it went better than expected. I was actually put in for a 6% raise (the max allowable), because I apparently got some really good feedback from other departments as well as our own. I know a few of you won't believe it, but I actually play really well with others in person, on the phone and via email!

Still, all the asskissing in the world doesn't mean my job is safe, just safe for right now. I'm told this restructurisation will take until September, at which point they'll re-evaluate things.

This is all waaaaaaaaay TMI, I know. I think I'm just giving myself a major pep-talk, and trying to play up the positive as much as I can. The real downer is that so many of the people I know--people who have become friends and extended family for me in the past 8 years--are facing the axe, and I don't know how to deal with that emotionally or interactively.

A great big tip of the hat to you, you courageous lady! Especially for going to the neighbors!!

Whooptidoo. I've moved to televisual savant. What milestone do we get for that? Can I have B&B's fondue?

Thanks BJ, I am just concerned about getting the nicotine out of my system and I'm at least going to try. If it doesn't go well or I think I am in danger of puffing I can slap a patch on. I went almost all day today, didn't sleep much due to appointments during the day but I actually forgot to put the patch on until around 6:30 this evening and I didn't have very bad cravings or anything to noticeable. I sat outside in the beautiful sun and read a new book that I just got for my birthday. Into day 5 now!

I moved up and I didn't get anything!! Had my pout on for a while over that but I think I'm going to make chicken cordon bleu for dinner tonite and have my own little celebration!

Welcome to the world of Savants!!

NO WORRIES BJ

POSITIVE OPINIONS TO HELP OTHERS

IS ALWAYS A GOOD THING

YOU ASKING IF I'M A NON-SMOKER NOW?

YUP

QUIT MANY MANY MOONS AGO

AM HOOKED ON REFLEXOLOGY THOUGH

NEVER TRIED ACUPUNCTURE

THOUGH I CAN'T FULLY RECOMEND EITHER FOR THOSE

WHO WANT QUICK RESULTS

BOTH OF THOSE TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO START WORKING

AS THE THEORY BEHIND THEM IS TO CLEANSE

THE BODY OF TOXINS FIRST

ACUPUNCTURE'S RESULTS HAPPEN USUALLY AFTER

A MONTH OF THERAPY RIGHT?

A FRIEND OF MINE HAD IT DONE TO ALEVIATE

PAIN HE HAD FROM A NECK INJURY

THE PERSON WHO DID IT FOR HIM

TOLD HIM GOING LONGER THAN THAT IS USELESS

AND THAT IT WAS THE GENERAL PRACTICE

FOR ALL ILLNESSES

REFLEXOLOGY TAKES A TAD BIT LONGER

BUT COULD BE A GOOD LIFELONG PRACTICE FOR WOSH

IT WORKS FOR ME.....BUT EVERY...BODY IS DIFFERENT

SO ALL I CAN DO IS SUGGEST IT

CHARTS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT

THE DIALOG THAT ACCOMPANIES IT VARIES

WITH DIFFERENT PRACTITIONERS

GOOGLE IT IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED

THE THING I LIKE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY

IS YOU CAN DO IT TO YOURSELF

ONCE YOU MEMORIZE THE CHARTS



TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN

Whooptidoo. I've moved to televisual savant. What milestone do we get for that? Can I have B&B's fondue?

Now we're tawking baby.

Oh GAWD I got chills....I mean really.
No REALLY!!!!!!
Psychic network and all



It never is easy is it??



Make It Easy on Yourself Lyrics
Make It Easy on Yourself
Oh, breaking up is so very hard to do
Verse 1:
If you really love him
And there's nothing I can do
Don't try to spare my feelings
Just tell me that we're through
Chorus 1:
And make it easy on yourself
Make it easy on yourself
'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do
Verse 2:
And if the way I hold you
Can't compare to his caress
No words of consolation
Will make me miss you less
Chorus 2:
My darling, if this is goodbye
I just know I'm gonna cry
So run to him
Before you start crying too
[repeat chorus 1]
Oh, baby, it's so hard to do

Alright Mister....Now you done pissed me up.
Take that!!!
May I have cream soda please???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrSs7gfLDjc

Love hurts, love scars,
Love wounds, and marks,
Any heart, not tough,
Or strong, enough
To take a lot of pain,
Take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud
Holds a lot of rain
Love hurts, ooh ooh love hurts

Im young, I know,
But even so
I know a thing, or two
I learned, from you
I really learned a lot,
Really learned a lot
Love is like a flame
It burns you when its hot
Love hurts, ooh ooh love hurts

Some fools think of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves I guess
Theyre not foolin me

I know it isnt true,
I know it isnt true
Love is just a lie,
Made to make you blue
Love hurts, ooh,ooh love hurts
Ooh,ooh love hurts

[guitar solo]

I know it isnt true,
I know it isnt true
Love is just a lie,
Made to make you blue
Love hurts, ooh ooh love hurts
Ooh ooh love hurts
Ooh ooh...

OT of the OT: Elves lose PR
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/conten...677f95d551f39ca

I know there were at least a few of you out there who were concerned about my situation at work. Well, late last week, the hammer dropped and all sorts of stuff hit the fan.

When the company recently offered 50% of our employees the voluntary severance package, they were apparently looking for around 155 acceptances. They got 55, so they had to take further measures to pare things down. The result is that they're restructuring our department by merging three of our sub-departments (Graphics, Traffic and Preflight) into one and outsourcing the bulk of our Graphics operation to India (sigh--grr--sigh). Those three departments (around 54 people) will have to reapply for the jobs (in some cases their own existing jobs) that will exist in the "new world" (about 26 positions) and train the folks in India. Those who aren't lucky enough to win one of the new positions will be eligible for the severance package. If they're offered a position but have to turn it down (we're a 24/7 newspaper operation, so there will be some afternooon, evening and overnight shifts that some just won't find attractive or feasible), they will not be eligible for the package.

As of right now, I'm not in any of the three restructured departments, so I'm unaffected. For now, that is. This restructurisation adds 26 to the 55 voluntary, but that still leaves 74 cuts before they hit their quota of 155. So I'm not out of the woods just yet.

The only glimmer of hope for me is that in my 8 years with the company, I've made a name for myself as the "pick up slack wherever necessary" girl. I've routinely volunteered to train for and perform lots of different jobs within our department, thinking every new task would make me a little more valuable (sure, sure, it's a major "kissass maneuver," but if it keeps me on the payroll [and I actually do the payroll since our AA got fired], then "kissass" is just good thinking).

I also just had my yearly evaluation done today, and it went better than expected. I was actually put in for a 6% raise (the max allowable), because I apparently got some really good feedback from other departments as well as our own. I know a few of you won't believe it, but I actually play really well with others in person, on the phone and via email!

Still, all the asskissing in the world doesn't mean my job is safe, just safe for right now. I'm told this restructurisation will take until September, at which point they'll re-evaluate things.

This is all waaaaaaaaay TMI, I know. I think I'm just giving myself a major pep-talk, and trying to play up the positive as much as I can. The real downer is that so many of the people I know--people who have become friends and extended family for me in the past 8 years--are facing the axe, and I don't know how to deal with that emotionally or interactively.

I THINK YOUR SUPERMAN WILL WISK YOU OFF

A FANTASY FLIGHT THROUGH THE NIGHT

FOR YOU AND YOURS NOTE

Nijuuyo-jikan ugomeku machi wo
TONIGHT TONIGHT Kakenukeru
Hijou kaidan hitomi no mure ga
SIGN OF THE TIMES Sagashite 'ru

Me ga kuramisou na aoi daiya mo
Garasu ni kawatte shimau
Ki-wo-tsu-ke-ro

HOLY LONELY LIGHT
Isoge Jibun wo shinjite
HEAVY LONELY LIGHT
Yami no naka kara kotae wo mitsukedase

Uchuu wo zenbu kureta tte
Yusurenai ai mo aru
Nani ga hontou ka Nani ga uso ka
Wakaranai toki mo aru

Mitsumeau dake ja asa wa too-sugiru
Dakishimetai kon'ya dake
Hi-wo-tsu-ke-ro

****HOLY LONELY LIGHT
****Moyase Karada no shin made
****HEAVY LONELY LIGHT
****Ni-do to kokoro wa ushiro wo furimuku na

HOLY LONELY LIGHT
Isoge Jibun wo shinjite
HEAVY LONELY LIGHT
Yami no naka kara kotae wo

****refrain

DON'T LOOK BACK AGAIN
Furimuku na
DON'T LOOK BACK AGAIN
Furimuku na
DON'T LOOK BACK AGAIN
Furimuku na
DON'T LOOK BACK AGAIN

TRANSLATION AVAIL IF YOU NEED IT

A SONG OF INSPIRATION

MACROSS 7

BASARA NEKKI

FIRE BOMBER

TAKE CARE OVER THERE

ALOHA

HAVE FUN