Tuesday, March 31, 2009

X Rated Fusion, Sushi and Romeo and Juliet

I went to lunch today with my daughter at my favorite restaurant. It is Haiku on Park Avenue in Worcester, Ma

I started with an X Rated Fusion Martini... just one.

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Followed by a "Twister" "white tuna" with scallion, rice in tempura.

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I don't remember what this is called but it is seared tuna in a pepper sauce..yummy

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We had Crunchy Lobster

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And there is always a freebie from Kenzo. Today the Romeo and Juliet.. shrimp with strawberries.

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All I need is a picture of Kenzo who is part of the experience.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Some things

Some things are too hard to write
But out they come, me resisting with all my might.

"Better out than in" I am told.
Let it go before it takes hold.

Buried in the corners of my mind, bound.
Hoping it stays there, not to be found.

Our heads inside are often tricked,
To ignore the noise and the conflict.

One day the pen and pages reveal,
Allowing us to finally feel
What needed to be set free,
And finally purging, the thoughts free.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Life sucks and then you trash your panties

I left work this morning without my panties on ! No big deal they were an old pair. A gone pair now, buried beneath the paper towels in the trash in the ladies room. By now I imagine all women and most men (at least those that have anything to do with women) know what happened. (and presuming anyone is reading this as well)

I was feeling crappy yesterday and as it got closer to going to work I felt worse. Typical signs, crampy, breasts tender, tired and grumpy. Usually this lasts a few days as a "warning" but not this time. After about an hour at work I go to the bathroom and there it is, the tell tale stain in my undies-and in case you are clueless it was blood.

"Fuck" of course was the first thing that came to my mind. But no big deal right, I should be used to this. (not the oops part) I clean up and get my "supplies" from my purse. Luckily I always have "supplies" with me. I trudge to the hall bathroom instead of the generic one in the department. Why? In the event the panties were discovered, it would be a laugh in the department, whos are they? who worked this weekend? Endless... and the few guys that work here would have never let it go.

So now it is "commando" for the rest of the night. Not so bad really, I wear scrubs to work and they are comfy, soft and loose fitting-no one will notice. (at least they didn't get stained)

Why is this blog worthy? It isn't really and this has certainly happened before and in worse places. It is just the shit that happens in my life and I am sick of it. At my age I just want it over with. Every month is worse than the one before, more cramps or more blood or both. I even had a procedure last year so this would get better-it didn't work. Every woman I know that had it never got another period-not me I beat the odds, yippee !!

I even asked the dr for a hysterectomy, he said no. At my age I have probably 12 periods left (he is great at quoting stats). That is 3 months or 90 days or 2160 hours... you get the point. He's a man, what does he know? Probably a lot, he delivered my two kids lots of years ago... helped me get pregnant (not that way) has been wonderful ... but... I am going to sic my hematologist on him (I am anemic) SHE understands and tends to agree with me.

Meanwhile too late for this month and probably a few more. I am seeing the hematologist in May. Wish me luck.

PS. I just remembered a worse place this happened. I was on a plane headed to Iowa... those panties got left on the plane. Try and deal with this shit in those close quarters.

And btw I am 50.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Sad Measure of My Life

Fuck you and the high horse you rode in on,
I hope someday you are made to feel small.

Sorry some of us don't get it,
How above us you stand tall.

Sometimes I don't get the joke,
Sometimes I don't see the writing on the wall.

But to be embarassed by anyone,
Is just no fucking fun at all.

Honesty always works the best,
Remember that before the fall.

Not to stoop to humiliation,
It is the lowest form of them all.

This feeling is all mine,
Kept to myself, no recall.

The Sad Measure of My Life,
Thanks for reminding me, good call !

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Good Night ?

The following story is completely true
Names were changed to protect the few.

It happened one night after some drinks,
A bit forgetful this event me thinks.

Bored with the telly, husband and the night,
Took to upstairs, out of sight.

A search in the drawer to see if it is there,
Stumbled to bed with no intention to share.

The internet it did require,
To finally get a chance to acquire.

The newly purchased personal toy,
Was sought to give only joy.

Small and discreet it was a little present,
When slipped into place, could be quite pleasant.

Not much to it, basically hands free,
A necessity for all, you must agree.

Only one other person knows this story,
And said it was hilarious in all its glory.

Said it looked weird, like a pc mouse, black and silver,
Did it serve its purpose and cause a quiver…..?

It pulsed and it purred while overcome with sleep,
Tucked into it's place the toy did keep.

Awoken much later with the need to pee,
Wandered to the loo in little more than a tee.

Bought to satisfy the ultimate desire,
What transpired turned rather dire.

Forgotten what was in the panties she tucked,
Hearing the plop she knew the toy was fucked.

Turning to look, then fished in the bowl,
Rescued the vibrator, the ultimate goal.

Rinsed and mourning it's untimely death,
Hoping when dried it might take a breath.

Back in the drawer for safe keeping,
Under the covers, the silent weeping.

A long story I know but it had to be said,
To warn others of what could lie ahead.

Don't fall asleep, said with a wink,
Or your favorite toy will end up in the drink.

Here it is friend who wanted the story told,
Written for you and the world to behold.

There is a little more of this story to tell,
Receipt found by the husband, oh hell.

But he made no mention of its delight,
Looking to the wife who's face was a fright.

She then came to the sad realization,
By the husbands look of deep frustration
This toy was going to be her own salvation.

And since dried and subsequently tested,
The vibrator still works as manufacturer suggested.

Monday, March 23, 2009

MacBook, Meds and Me

I finally bit the bullet and bought a new laptop. In our house we currently have a desktop, getting antiquated, and a laptop, which belongs to my oldest daughter. She is kind enough to leave it home, most days, when she goes to college so I can use it. The desktop is slow and cumbersome so the laptop is preferred. Yesterday I went to BestBuy, an electronic "super" store for those who don't know, to buy an adapter for my daughters data card in her phone. The youngest was off to Game Stop with her father to get the new Pokemon game. I picked up the $16 adapter and started browsing the laptops, I have been wanting one for awhile and was just looking when a young kid came over and asked if he could help..... sure I said and started asking questions... this kid actually knew what he was talking about, a rarity in these stores. I did look at the Macs and decided I didn't want to spend that much and went back to the "regular" laptops. I was considering an HP or a Sony, leaning towards the Sony. I have an HP printer and it has been nothing but trouble since I got it so I was leery of buying anything HP.

Meanwhile the Apple salesman comes over and starts talking to me. I tell him I have friends that hate Apple for various reasons and some that will buy nothing but Macs. We have had many ipods in our house and have had no trouble until we bought an ipod touch. It has been crap since day one. He said he would take care of it if we brought it in... nice enough. The BestBuy salesman says he likes the Macs as well (apparently neither works commission) Ok back to the Macs, they are virtually free of viruses and spyware. (I have had my desktop in the repair shop several times because of spyware).
The youngest likes the Garage Band software on the Mac she is a budding guitarist (taking lessons) so it should be useful for the songs she has been writing.

They are also having a "deal" at BestBuy if you make a purchase over $500 you can get credit for 18 months interest free. Not bad...

So I am finally sold..spent more than I planned but I paid half cash and charged the other half... Now I am learning to use it.. after 20 years with a windows unit this is a challenge. The youngest daughter has Macs at school has been very helpful.. I have 14 days when I can bring it back for full refund so at my old age the learning curve is steep.. wish me luck.

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Meds?
I went to the doctors the other day because I am almost always in pain somewhere. My hands, knee, ankle or hips. I was tired of it. I am seeing an orthopedist for the knee and received some Synvisc injections to help the cartilage last ... I was told it could take a few months to work... well it gets worse. Go figure.. I call and they say give it more time.. that's when I end up at my primary care dr. Ok she gives me a script for NSAIDS... big horse pill ones.. and while I am there she checks my blood pressure. It is up.. and I leave with a script for BP pills too... and while she's at it I get a script for some sleeping pills. I work nights and have trouble sleeping for any length of time, especially when I am off. She warns me about drinking while I take the sleeping pills... damn one of my few pleasures when I am off.. oh well I will behave.. mostly. God I love getting old.... not.
PS the NSAIDS seem to be working..not pain free but better.

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And me?? I need a new job. I have been at the one I have for 23 years. I work nights in a blood bank in a major hospital. It has a level I trauma center so we get anything... and I mean anything... we also do liver transplants, bone marrow transplants and open heart surgery to name a few. Lately it has been hell. A woman with a bleeding disorder slips and falls in the shower and ruptures her spleen. 30 units of blood, countless units of plasma and platelets on an 8 hour shift plus all the other work that comes in I am spent at the end of the night... it has been like this for weeks.. different night, different name, similar situation. There are only two of us that work at night.. it is insane. We have literally run out of cryopercipitate on several occasions.. what is that you ask. It is for fibrinogen... google it, I have no intention or willingness to explain it here. As the years have passed this job has gotten more complicated and precise. There is very little room for human error.. wrong blood type given and dead patient.. no pressure.

And this doesn't even cover the coworker that likes to fight with me...

In this economy there is no quitting or even looking for a new job. I am at top pay and seniority at my facility so here I stay... no wonder I need BP pills... *sigh*

Sunday, March 22, 2009

adsense

Not one click in more than two days.
Come folks I was told adsense pays.

Help me out, dont want them home forever,
They really deserve college, they are very clever.

I know this poem is really bad,
But the lack of clicks on ads has made me sad.

Hopefully my poems will improve
Once I get back in the groove.


Ok you can groan...and if you don't click I will know why.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Into My Head

Honestly,
These things just pop
Into my head
They won't stop.

Try as I might
To end the onslaught
I only end up
Confused and distraught

Some are good and some are bad
But the jumble keeps giving
Out of what is called my mind
So please continue to be forgiving

When one touches you
That is my reward
For what I have
In my head, stored

Now onto paper
And out of me
It's let go
For the world to see.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

F-Bombs

I would like to preface this poem by saying it was inspired by the other morning at work, after a particulary hard night with patients and a coworker. The day shift came in and the "boys" as we call them proceeded to tell me how many F-bombs I dropped. One said 4 the other said 2. It was finally decided I dropped 4, 2 of which were well said and well place. The receiver of these delicacies was my immediate superior. I was venting about the inadequacies of a fellow coworker and a few got sprinkled in..she didn't say anything just tried to get away...she isn't a very adequate superior I might add. So here it is and "enjoy".. I have to work with said, inadequate coworker tonight, it should be interesting



F-bombs fly,
From every which way.
Especially when I'm annoyed
Dare I say?

It's my favorite word,
And perhaps not proper.
Especially from a lady
But who's going to stop her.

Leveled at anyone
Who gets in my way
Out they come
To make my day.

Not always said
With venom and ire.
But to make a point
When the needs require.

Don't judge me,
For the words I choose
It's only for affect
And to deflate my fuse.

Do not run
Or go and hide
I say the F-bombs
With a thrill and pride.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Self Centered

I just want someone who gives a shit,
Who cares enough to listen a bit.

Someone who isn't always right,
Who knows there are others in this fight.

The world doesn't revolve around one,
Getting your attention is hard won.

Look around and see me?
Pay attention or set me free.

There is only so much I can do.
To get you out of yourself, out of you.

It gets to the point I no longer care,
You talk to me, a blank stare.

Let me know when you are ready to commit,
And I'll let you know if I still give a shit.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Woo Hoo

Update, I have made $4.30..........thanks Mom.

Help me put my children through college !

It was suggested to me by a friend that I could make money on my blog if I added adsense. It is able to pick out words from what you have written and place related ads on your site. When readers click on your ads it generate revenue for you.

Now this friend told me it took years to make any money on a previous blog he had and apparently you have to make so much before they send a check. I am not sure how much that is, something around $100 I am guessing. I have had the ads for a week or so and even though it shows the ads have been hit I have made exactly $0.00. This is not going to help me get my children through college. It isn't even going to buy them a new pencil case.

I am going to ask this friend to show me a check just to see that they really pay, eventually. I am not expecting the millions to start right away but I would have thought I would have a dollar or two by now, but nope, nothing. $0.00.

What I need are more readers to hit these ads, other than handing out cards with my blog url on them I don't know what to do but sit and wait impatiently. Perhaps it is the topic, maybe I need to stray from the melancholy and have more fun. Thing is poems come when they do I can't predict it. I can't predict the topic either. Maybe I need to have more risque topics, they always seem to be popular. I wonder if there area any risque poets out there?

So watch for change here and be prepared...no holds barred. And click on the ads will you please. I have children to get through college.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Trust

Have you ever had your trust in doubt?
People who then shut you out.

My word is my honor there's never a fear.
The things you have told me will stay with me, near.

Trust is hard won for most people I know.
Including myself, I try not to show.

Friendships are based on mutual respect.
With give and take and not with neglect.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Heat.....sort of

This is a rant for the most part. My husband doesn't like to heat the house. We have electric heat which tends to be more expensive than other forms of heat, we didn't choose it, the house came with it. So we had a wood stove installed in the downstairs family room. Sure nice and cozy if you are in that room, and the door to the upstairs is closed. I still need to have a quilt over me and my toes in thick socks.

Getting the fire lit can be a chore, I refuse to split wood so the husband does it, cast on his wrist and all and oldest daughter does it. We buy firestarter things and they sometimes work. No newspapers around to help and although he buys one everyday he leaves them at work for some reason. Once the fire is lit I am ordered to keep it lit for the day while every one is off to heated offices and schools. I work nights so at some point during the day I either sleep on the couch, to hopefully stay warm by the fire or venture upstairs to the frozen north and turn up the electric blanket and attempt to sleep in my bed . Meanwhile the fire goes out....... Someone comes home and I am grilled why it went out. Am I supposed to wake up and keep it lit. If so I am going to start calling husband from work all night to stoke the fire...bet that goes over well. My husband likes sleep more than......... well more than anything.

Just for reference the last electric bill was over $400. He ordered me to pay it...I didn't he can. I can't have normal heat he can pay it. i don't mind suplimenting with the stove but to only use it to heat is ridiculous. Some day I will have to keep a log of how much he spends on chords of wood, firestarters, matches etc. And the time he spends stacking the wood and splitting it and complaining to me about the electric bill. He says we'll come out ahead. Maybe we will but it still isn't worth it to me.

My next house or husband, which ever comes first will have/believe in conventional heat. Bets are on as to which comes first.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Destiny

Losers tend to find each other
What does that make me?
Not a loser but what one attracts,
Is that what we are destined to be?

The people that are in our lives
Ones we love and meet
Do they define us?
Are they part of the fleet?

Most people I like to think
Add to our days
Bringing joy and love
And easing lifes difficult ways.

Even the ones that come and go quickly
Always add to the game
Leaving behind with us
Another piece of the frame.

Toxic friends, we all have some
Who make their permanent mark
And after using us all up
Leave us confused and stark

Who do you try to be?
Which friend are you?
Honest and caring
Or venomous and untrue

I strive for the truth
And always a laugh
Someone who'll listen
On your behalf.

How anyone sees me
I often do not know
But if true to oneself
What others believe is what you show.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Idling

Is it all up to you
The way things go.
Do you talk?
Or do you just say no.

Idling by,
Wondering my fate.
Waiting for answers
Is it too late.

Never the one,
To be in charge.
Wanting my turn,
Feeling at large.

Friendships, life,
Are about give and take.
But you I feel,
Are just a fake.

Drawn in too often,
By your wit and charm.
Hard to resist,
Do you see the harm?

Not sure why,
My mind to purge.
Of what brings me down,
The negative urge.

A recurring theme
For me I know.
I want to get past it.
The attitude, the bad flow.

Real friends remind me,
When you see me down.
How life's a joy.
And not a perpetual frown