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[04 Oct 2005|05:48pm] |
This had to go down in my history of livejournaling. It is from my cousin tonya who is married to tracy and has two little girls emma and sophi. they have two cats and if you are eating you should not read this...or have recently ate any food...its funny
Oh, my god.
So, last week, there was this awful smell that started coming from under our sink. Mind you, there is ALWAYS an unpleasantish smell coming from under our sink. But this was different. And unpleasanter. Sort of like death, maybe. Even Tracy thought maybe so, and he would know better than I. So I looked under the sink, couldn't find anything, and tried to forget about it. We went away this weekend, so it was easy to forget. For a while. Because, you know, we came home. And we were greeted by the evolving stench of something wicked that seemed to be coming from under our sink.
So, yesterday, tired from my busy and wonderful weekend, I took out everything from under my sink to better see what the matter could be. I found nothing. And I was tired, as I said, so I went and lied down.
Today, refreshed, I decided to go back into the forbidded zone and figure out what the hell was going on, because that smell was not going away. I decided that the space under my dishwasher, directly adjacent to my under sink area, might contain the whatever thing that was creating this stench.
I had formulated a theory that the cats might have brought something in that was alive, and that it might have gotten away between a crack, ended up in a nice safe hidden place and died.
I was able to pull back a membrane of insulation that separates the "under dishwasher area" from the "under sink area." With a week flashlight, I was able to detect fur. Theory confirmed. Putting on latex gloves, readying a body bag, I was able to reach in (not conveniently, mind you), grab hold of what must have been a skull, and pull out what must have been a small rabbit. Only now, it lacked true three-dimmensionality, as it was so eaten by a jillion various larval stage insects. I could see a spinal column, a fur coat complete with legs are ears, and a bunch of hideous disgusting grossass maggots. Better yet, when I shined my flashlight under the area where the rabbit was, beyond where I could reach, I could see a MOUNTAIN of more maggots. Emma was disturbed from watching her SpongeBob movie by my screaming.
So then, I had to figure out how to unplug the dishwasher, shut off its water source and disconnect where it hooks to the disposal so that I could pull it out. Turns out it doesn't want to slide out all the way because the power cord is nailed down or something. I got it out of the cavity about halfway. Just enough so that I could wedge myself under the space below my sink, under the extensive plumbing, and, wearing a new set of latex gloves, using my longest spatula, I could just barely reach to try to scoop up the little buggers into my big yogurt container. Since their main living and eating vessel had dissappeared, they were starting to scatter, on some maggot pilgrimmage to another dead thing.
I want you to realize that, on a good day, the space below my sink is among the smelliest, grossest areas of our house. Second only to the root cellar, in the basement. Today, in comparison to the space I was trying to get to, it wasn't so bad. I had to balance on one elbow on the floor of the below sink area, which is basically rotting plywood subflooring whose bits stuck to my arm. I had to reach as far as I could to get at the grossest little things possible. When I was done, and even still, my arm is shaky from having to support my body while doing this task.
The number of stories I have of dead or almost animals brought in by the cats is great. The history of dead animals in our house is a vast, varied, and textured one. This one takes the cake. Because my husband lacks a stomache (ironically, given his experience with death) for such chores, it is always me who gets to deal with the carnage.
Today I swore like a sailor throughout an entire cleanup project. I am finishing up a beer, and it's only 2:00.
I just had to share this with you.
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[12 May 2005|09:28am] |
Another beautiful day! And one more closer to graduation!
I cant believe Ill be heading off into the real world pretty soon. I need to look for some more jobs. I think I will next actually.
Last night there was some pretty lightening. It was lovely. I have business soon and I dont want to sit there for two hours listening to him lecture more like ramble on about nothing. Anywho, I am still sick with this cold allergy crap and it sucks.
I am snotting all the time. I caught up on some homework in the sun yesterday then Michael and I went for a walk through the arboretum and such.
Well i better go brush my teeth. bye!
PS-mallory got a puppy and it so cute! a red and blue heeler cross!
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[24 Feb 2005|07:07pm] |
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I have a headache... or maybe I just think I do.
I am at work.. not doing work as the work they gave me is boring and I could be doing this instead.
I found out tonight that I got a scholarship for spring quarter! Yay is me!
I am going to the YMCA for some phsycial activity as usual tonight at 8. Then I should study chemistry as my test is tomorrow.
In my horse breeding class 24 people failed their test...laura got a c! one of the four c's in the class! woo woo...however she is re-testing next week so maybe just maybe I can improve on the grade I have now too!
wouldnt that be just dandy shmandy. shoot i just remembered I missed alias last night. once again
well i guess i better get back to work or something of that nature
in case you care-
i am currently still doing practicum at the barn every morning this is my last quarter of that crap. and i am currently taking care of the number one thoroughbred stud in ohio-big deal!(seriously) and he has made some 600,000 in winnings (very big deal) and he is the biggest, meanest, biting creature to walk the face of the earth (laura shakes fist)
if i have time ill post the pic i took of him for equine affaire..i took the ati horse stud's pics for their flyer at equine affaire! yay laura's photos to the public!
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| im back |
[20 Feb 2005|09:26pm] |
It is interesting leaving the livejournaling world and coming back into.
I dont really know how to fill in on the time in between except maybe dont and just leave all those non-existent readers to wonder...
Anyways-
i have to the realization that I will soon be partaking in the ultimate real world adult lifestyle after next quarter is over. As long as I dont fail anything...cross fingers...
So, what will laura do with her life once she has her horse production and management degree? who knows..honestly who knows!!!!
I am confused about a lot of things going on in my life-to the point that it makes me want to throw up all over myself and watch it roll down my shirt. and then wallow for several hours in my putrid stench.
then clean up and get my ass in gear and figure out what i am going to do.
as of right now i am looking to apply for jobs. and then i stop and puzzle and scratch my noggin and think about what sort of job could I apply for? since I have such a diverse degree-ahem sarcasm...
well who knows, but as of right now I will enjoy watching my bubbling pot of fish and sit on my febreeze enhanced linen.
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[24 May 2004|04:14pm] |
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I left thursday night to head to michaels. we stopped in mt.vernon and ate at Jake's. Then we headed on home. We got there, fell asleep then on friday he got his stuff ready, and i drove th big truck again lol. I observed as he helped his grandma as she was getting rid of the old fridge, and cabinets. Then that night we switched fridges at his house-so his momma has the newer looking fridge from his grandma and their older fridge is gone. Then we slept woke up bright and early left for missouri. drove and drove! and i fell asleep a whole lot.
Once we were there we unloaded his bike- i sorta stand around as he bullshits with his biking buddies. we then went out to eat at applebees. then we went to the hotel-swam:) and went to bed. We woke up early again ate some free breakfast. then we went to the race. he got all ready. i took lots of pictures. and he raced for eight hours straight. we ran around the park to get pictures-there was a cool spot to take pictures on this empty waterfall they went down.
then at the end he had an interview with dirtbiketv.com-- look for it in two weeks on the internet:)
and then he received his trophey-3rd in his class:)like 23rd overall out of like 200- some riders. he is 4th in the nation right now in his class. so its great! but of course he is not happy since he was 2nd last year but his competition is so much more tough this year.
ok well we ran into a storm on the way home. and i fell asleep ate mcdonalds that made me sick and we arrived home last night at 3. today we got up at like 9 i took a shower and we were off.
we stopped in loudonville and ate the pizza hut lunch buffet. it was ymmy and i just ate a strawberry wrap that i made. and im ready for a nap after i did some more accounting yay-not!
well tomorrow will just be a bunch of studying and nonsense. so ok thats it for now-
michaels birthday is friday! wooha
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| I forgot to put this down |
[10 May 2004|12:40pm] |
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One evening last week or the week before, we loaded the couch in the truck and Michael and I sat in it and then Brian drove around. Maybe I did put this down already? Im losing my brain I swear. It was amusing. We drove all around campus.
Over the weekend I went with Michael to his house after we stopped at mine for din din. Then we went to his house. We got up the next morning to go to his race outside sugar grove which is close to Lancaster. My mom and dad met us there and his mom came too. So our parents got acquainted. Lovely. I bought his mom a potted rose for mothers day. I got my mommy two hanging baskets, made her pancakes(from scratch) and weeded the old fashion and rock garden. I got burnt again on my shoulders and back. Last night I got back around eleven. Unpacked got bored, walked out the back door to see michael unpacking his car. So I walked over to see him, and went upstairs to hang out with him. Then I went back over to my apartment to see Joni. Then la tee da walked back to see michael and fell asleep! boo wahla
that was my loverly weekend.
GRAND weather I must say! There were a few rumblies today but other than that no rain yet to count for! isolated showers is what i heard.
ok bye for now
im at work.cant you tell im busy!
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| This Weeks Happenings |
[07 May 2004|12:24pm] |
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Yesterday I had no classes since I went to the one I could of had on wednesday instead. My lab was also cancelled. So, I was a happy girl!
I rollerbladed almost all day. Did the guys dishes and cleaned their kitchen. Awaited Michaels return from work and then we ate dinner and went fishing.
They have this fishing experiment(michaels class) where they have three big tanks. Within each tank are about five or six cages of rainbow trout being fed different feeds. They are trying to see which fish are growing more or less with the different feeds. Then there are about a hundred or more trout just swimmming around in the tanks on the outside of the cages. THey are enormous and flop around a whole lot.
Back behind the building with the fishies, is a nice little pond. That is where we were fishing. I caught a big bass but since I had a tiny hook on for the little bluegill fish we were catching he flopped off right close to the shore which was very unfortunate.
Then after that we went and got ice cream cones. I am going to Micahels race this weekend. Hopefully my daddy will come along too.
Tonight I am going to Michaels first and then to the race tomorrow and back home.
I think it is storming right now. I hear thunder and of course Im not around my apartment to observe the happenings. I am at work right now. Taking phone calls and whatnot.
I have a speech today about premarin, prempro, prempac and the PMU mares.
Should be interesting I hope! I made myself notecards! yay! ok fun stuff
i should research scientology for my religion class!ok lovely
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| I get these sort of emails often... |
[04 May 2004|09:27am] |
Arent they weird?
My dear,
Good a thing to write you. I have a proposal for you-this however is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honour against your will.
I am Ragina Golo 19years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Golo. My father was a highly reputable busnness magnet-(a cocoa merchant)who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his days.
It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 12th.Febuary 2000.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time.
But God knows the truth!
My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my father took me so special. Before his death
on Febuary 12 2000 he called his secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of two million,seven hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$2.700,000) which he deposited in a security company here Abidjan.
He further told him that he deposited the money in my name,and finally issued a written instruction to his lawyer whom he said is in possession of all the necessary legal documents to this fund and the security company where this fund is.
I am just 19 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do.Now I want an honest person who will assist me, This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life.
Sir,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.
Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me as your daughter?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after your assistance ?
Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank you so much.
My sincere regards,
Rigina Golo.
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| Apology Notice |
[29 Apr 2004|11:58am] |
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I had my meeting with the office of Housing Director. Evidently Andrea filed some piece of crap thing about me getting into her room for the condoms some boys wanted. And even though I told her and replaced them, she was still being a mean person. So she filed a paper against me. And now I have to write her an apology letter to her. STUPID!!!!!!!
I AM ANGRY!
My mom is coming up today for lunch. I made her cookies and got her a present. Britt is coming to see me on saturday. I made her cookies too! WAHLA!
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| Margarita Monday |
[27 Apr 2004|04:31pm] |
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Last night we made margaritas just for fun. I was basically just the go getter girl. I didnt even drink hardly any. I just got the mix, blender, joni's cup and whatnot. Then I went over to Michaels watched some television. And fell asleep as usual.
Grubs came over lastnight because he had court today with Clint. They got off easy with a 284 dollar court fine and thats it! yowza. lucky ducks.
Michael has his meeting with the housing office tonight and i have mine thursday. should be interesting.
well thats it for now.
oh yeah i just made no bake cookies, lasagna, and rock hard biscuits lol. oh well about the biscuits i dont care. blah
ok thats it!
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[24 Apr 2004|10:15am] |
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HAPPPY BIIIIRTHDAY TO ME!
I went to a nice Italian Restraunt with Michael last night. It was called Ristourante "A taste of Rome." It was very good! I drank Beky's present:) and was a happy, content girl last night!
Do i feel older? Nope
Do i feel wiser? not really
But do i feel like the birthday girl? OHHHH YEAHHHHH!
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| WHATS THAT YOU SAY?!!!! |
[22 Apr 2004|02:52pm] |
I SAID MY BIRTHDAY IS ON SATURDAY! !!!! !!!!!!!!!
Yup that is correct- I will be turning 19!!!! OW OW OW OW
So if you forgot to get me a present... or a card... I am warning you ahead of time-AHEM! there
boop
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[21 Apr 2004|01:08pm] |
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I had a dream last night that our goats got stolen. And i went into the house where they were living with this woman, and she yelled at me and was like " You arent taking my goats again!" and i was like "these are my goats" And that was that...then i was dreaming that Seth had a drug addiction. weird
I watched Texas Chainsaw MAssacre and it freaked me out until the end which was lame. So here i am waiting for 2 oclock when i have my demo speech. then at six i have class, then at eight i have class. lovely! i have a test at eight. i think im going to swim today at the wooster high school too. shoudl be fun.
i need exercise i am fat and lazy! blah
Grape gatorade is good.
it looks like it might storm:)
i have been awaiting the arrival of spring storms. i love them!
i just want tomorrow to be done because then ill have like all my midterms over with.
yay.
well im off! ta ta!
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[19 Apr 2004|09:24am] |
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wow its windy out. storm advisory too. crazy stuff!
I left friday to michael's house and we stopped at my house on the way. He was nervous but wouldnt you be? Then after dinner and an early birhtday cake we went to his house. It is set up on this big hill with all these green rolling hills around it. It is the most beautiful location. He has a ton of cows,ponds, cousins, and land! lol That night we took a tour of Jackson, Wellston and Hamden. People in Jackson drive around in circles (literally) i guess its what the high school kids do-kinda like us newark kids onkly htey go in circles and look at each other and talk. Its weird!
Then on saturday i helped him plant trees with his grandpa. But before that we got his brothers truck stuck in the field. lol I met his grandma and we ate lunch there. Then we went for a four wheeler ride all over his land. It was a ton of fun.
Then we went back, and he worked on his bike. He got it all spiffied up. After that we ate dinner, and went to Wal-Mart then his firend Jake's. Jake's family was playing texas hold em' in the garage and it basically looked like a casino. Melanie, Jake's girlfriend, was drunk and funny as can be. Jake's mother was also thoroughly drunk and funny. After conversing for awhile we left.
Sunday we got up and got ready to go to the race. I had my camera prepped and ready to go. We loaded everything up and headed to Athens.
At the race we wandered around watched the little kids race and then Michael got dressed in his new clothes and helmet and I took his picture by his bike. Then we went and got ready to watch him race. I was nervous. It was a Hare Scramble race, which means a track in which they go round and round as many times as they can. The track goes through mudpits, up winding hills, and all over all kinds of terrain. It was a 3.5 mile course so wherever you would stand to watch Michael would come around in about 8.5 minutes later. So that is how we timed him. He made it around 10 times. He got first in his class, a nice little trophy, and 7 over all for the afternoon and 11 when they combine the classes.
I think I got some good pictures. His mom and I got burned to a crisp.
And then we got ready and headed back to school.
Long drive back, Michael got a speeding ticket-poopy. And that was about the extenet of my weekend.
lovely
happy
bye
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[14 Apr 2004|01:16pm] |
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I wonder why i have this yucky feeling all the time.
The office of housing called, said i needed to set up an appointment with the director next week. So next tuesday at 10:30 I have an appointment. WHY>you ask? well they wouldnt tell me...so either its about the party, or something else...but what exactly i dont know.
Andrea works there...i suppose she could have said somethign about me...although what i am unsure. we are out of each others lives...enough said! blah
so here i am wondering what it is about...
and i feel like i annoy people whenever I am dating them...why does that always happen? So then i get paranoid and think wow i must be annoying but i dont know.
Van morrison-i love you:)
its just the hour on the wings of a dove-its just WARRRM Love!
I dig it when your fancy dressed up in lace, i dig it when you have a smile on your face!
This inspirations got to be on the flow!!!!
wooowooooo
and its ever present everywhere! that warm love...
lay and laugh in the sun...
you can bring your guitar along...we'll sing some songs and have some fun!
the sky is crying and its time to go home-sit by the fire and dry out our wet clothes!
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| Morphine and Margaritas |
[13 Apr 2004|09:08am] |
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A reason to start over new, and the reason is you! I like that line... cheesy yes but I enjoy it!
So Michael is going to court today-he got his paper's later than everyone else... dont know why but he did. He is pleading not guilty since it is such a lame charge anyways! Condoning the use of alcohol in his house. What poopy crap!
I worked out yesterday since i felt fat. And i hope to do it again today. I have lots of speech homework, and accounting too.
I went to a buddhist temple thing last night. Quite fascinating actually.
Meditation is something we should all invest some time in!
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[12 Apr 2004|09:07am] |
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1: Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says:"...though time consuming, endeavor:sholars read the scriptures of the various. "World Religion Textbook"
2: Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. my bed!
3: What is the last thing you watched on TV?: alias
4: WITHOUT LOOKING, guess what the time is: 9:10
5: Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?: 9:13
6: With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?: My play all list of songs on my computer right now-ludacris
7: When did you last step outside? what were you doing?: last night when i overheated
8: Before you came to this website, what did you look at?: my LJ friends page
9:What are you wearing?: this cool urban outfitters tshirt with a zebra and a rose on it-jeans and wet hair
10: Did you dream last night? What about?: I was riding 4-wheelers with michael
11: When did you last laugh?: when i was with joni and michael last night
12: What is on the walls of the room you are in?: my horse painting from maria, farm aid bandanna, lots of pictures of family and friends, cross, calendar etc.
13: Seen anything weird lately?: not that i recall
14: What do you think of this quiz?: i'm bored so i did it
15: What is the last film you saw?: True Romance( for those that havent seen it you must because the title is very deceptive)
16: If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?: probably land
17: Tell me something about you that I don't know: i took etiquette lessons in sixth grade-what a loser i am-i was recalling that the other day
18: If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?: get rid of cancer
19: Do you like to dance? only when no one is looking
the two kids questions deleted themselves
if i had a kid and it was girl i would name it?-bella sera catherine
and a boy?-Unknown maybe Aiden
22: Would you ever consider living abroad?: absolutely
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| Good Morning Sunshine |
[06 Apr 2004|09:20am] |
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Things are looking up.
I dropped my practicum and breaking and training because I just cant deal with it right now. I picked up a world religion class. Should be ok.
This now means I dont have to get up early. I dont have a ton of heavy stress weighing upon me.
Right now all of my friends are off to court. I took their pictures before they left. Hopefully none of them will be put in jail. Im worried about them. It is just a good thing I wasnt drinking that night-or I could be there now as well. I hope everything works out.
Brian's dad is a Minister, so we took all the beer wall paper down so he wouldnt get mad. Brian didnt even do anything yet he still has to go to court for "condoning" the alcohol in the house. Which is a load of crap since its Michael's house too and he didnt get anything either! Thank god though. or I would be worried abouthim ten times worse right about now.
This past weekend we through a surprise party for Andrew. he is now 25! WoW! Well he was really surprised. Beky his girlfriend bought him a keg of his favorite-Bells Pale Ale. And all his buddies came and we built a campfire. It was a load of fun. I was just really tired the whole time.
Well I have to figure out this homeowork! Im off! bye bye
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| My week and other informative items |
[29 Mar 2004|07:17pm] |
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I have begun my new week in college life.
it started with me feeling ill. and i continued to get worse throughout the day.
and then i broke into a fever and havent ate a single drop except the blackberry yogurt that i spewed a little.
i get my new horse for breaking and training tomorrow or wednesday.
im nervouse. its a whole independent thing we are doing with them. should be fun and a earning experience.
before i came home for break we built a giant snow ramp to the second story window and sled out it then the cops came and ruinied like they also ruinied our calm party and a bunch of my friends got busted by the RA i formerly lived with.
My aunt was progressively gettting worse two fridays ago and she died on sunday.
i have a new word for my livejournal
Michael
and that is all i will say about that whole thing because i hate jinxing and all that crap.
ok thats it for now.
i have also learned some new chords on my guitar
and my sister has given me an early birthday gift-
LOLITA LEMPICKA
its my scentiment aura!
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