The Original Materia Girl

This whole LJ business

2004-08-26T20:28:19Z

I don't think I'm really cut out for keeping an LJ, I never seem to update the stupid thing, unless it's with something trivial. I did go and see my grand-daughter, she's absolutely beautiful and I adore her, like a proper grandma should. ^_^ I could sit here and fill you with stories and anedotes about the trip and our visit, but I must be suffering from writer's block because I have no idea where to begin. I just don't know if I should keep this thing going, I mean it seems to take a whole lot of dedication to keep it up. When I do get around to reading my friend's LJs I see that most of you tend to make at least one update a day...and there are things that happen in my day where I think, "Wow, I should update my journal and share this!" Then I don't...I get too busy doing other things, or too lazy and not interested in making the entry. Pretty soon the whole episode is irrelevant and not worth mentioning. My computer at home right now is on the fritz anyway, I'm updating from the library, so not having a convienent internet access makes it more tempting to just chuck it. Ugh, I don't know, I'll have to dwell on it some more...but I do know that I need to either use the dumb thing, or dump it, otherwise I just feel guilty for not using it.

Yay!!!

2004-08-19T05:34:00Z

I get to see my grand-daughter for the first time this weekend!!! She just turned two years old, and every trip that we've planned for me to see her has fallen through. ;_; Not this time though!!! >:O I'm going!!! ^_^

To Don

2004-07-30T23:54:39Z

As some of you know, my relationship with my husband has been a bit rocky as of late. We used to get along great, but over the years the problems around us seemed to chip away at us little by little until all we did was fight over the kids, finances, chores, work and whatever else came along.

We're trying to work things out, and I am just glad he's so patient with me. When I am on my last leg, when my patience is worn thin, and everything irritates me beyond reason, he's been going out of his way to be there for me, to make me feel better. Even after I hurt him, and I really hurt him bad, he's been more than forgiving. I try everyday to show him how much I love him, how glad I am that he's given me another chance, and how much I want to overcome the obstacles in front of us.

So, Sweetheart, if you bring up my journal, I hope you're seeing this, because I just want to say, I love you with all my heart, and I'm glad we're still together. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Had a great weekend for once! ^_^

2004-07-26T04:56:31Z

Don and I met a great couple over at the pool this week and we invited them over for dinner Friday night. They are both deaf and we spent the evening playing trivial persuit and learning how to sign. I am getting it down pretty good, but I jokingly commented that I probably stutter while I'm signing, which got them laughing...makes me worry that I really do stutter while signing...>.> Due to the fact that I am constantly laughing, they told me to sign my name they make the letter J and the sign for laughing. xD For some reason that makes me feel special. ^_^ They came back over Saturday for a game of Spades and we all had a great time, they're fun to hang out with! It's hard to find a couple that both you and your partner happen to like and have both of them like the both of you. I was sad to find out that he is renting out his house here and moving down south to live with her in Wasco, CA, but that's the way my luck has been running lately. She promised me that they would be up here getting the house ready through out August so that we will be able to get together next month for sure, plus she gave us her address so we could stop by and visit them when we go down to Bakersfield to visit Don's son, our daughter-in-law, and our grand-daughter, so that's kewl! ^_^

On another note, I have to get my ass in the kitchen and start baking a chocolate cake for Jeremiah, at this rate his birthday cake is going to be late ;_;. Where does the time go for God's sake! I promise Sweetie, you'll get your cake...sooner or later...probably later, but it will be there! ^_^

I got a call from Arnie...

2004-07-19T05:08:10Z

Yeah, that's right, woke up yesterday morning to a phone call from our beloved governor, urging me to come support him and his budget plan for California by attending his pep rally at the mall in Stockton. Too bad I slept late today and totally spaced the whole event. Oh well, I'm sure there were plenty of other Republicans out there to give our Govenator their support.

Stolen from Jenn (arraicha)

2004-07-18T23:50:45Z

Your name: Jennifer (Jen is fine)
Age: 34
Sex: female
Location: Lodi, CA
Height: 5'2" {well, almost ;)}
Weight: 189 lbs. (not for long though, I hope ^_^)
Your job: Home-maker
Your school/major: NA
Current Clothing:Eeyore Pajamas that say KISS THE BLUES AWAY on the front of the shirt with cute lil Eeyore looking quite adorable on it ^_^
Boxers or briefs?: I prefer to borrow boxers to run around in actually ^_^

You:
Describe yourself in 3 words: Cute Cute Cute ;D
Things you like best about yourself: My insatiable curiosity, I learn alot about people and things xD
Things you like least: My insatiable curiosity, gets me in a lot of trouble sometimes ;_;
Your reasons for living: The alternative sucks? >.>

Name one bad thing to have happened to you: Out of 3 pregnancies I've had 2 miscarriages ;_;
Name one good thing to have happened to you: Jolene ^_^ My miracle baby!
Name an asshat you remember: I try to forget people like that, they're not worth remembering
Name a person you wish you still could talk to: Donny, I dropped him off at Treasure Island to report for duty, he was being shipped off to the Persian Gulf War (first one) and I haven't heard from him since ;_;
Name someone you miss: I miss many people, including Donny, but if I can name only one I guess Cindy
Name someone you wish you could know better: Myself, if I understood me better, maybe I could understand you better
Name someone you wish you hadn’t met: Um, I'm sure there is someone, but I can't think of who it is

The Past:
Scariest time: When my body was messing with me and mimicing cancer symptoms
Your biggest fear: Not being able to meet the needs of those I love
Longest time you’ve cried: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5) Very true ^_^
Longest time you’ve laughed: I'm always laughing
Friends, still around or gone: Friends come and go, I never stop being friends but sometimes life takes you elsewhere...
First encounter with death: Grandfather, when I was 7.
First time you learned about sex: Learned? I guess I learned about it when I was around 10
First time you masturbated!: Don't exactly remember when I started, I guess I clearly remember doing it at 8, doesn't mean I wasn't doing it before that though...XP
First love: George
Childhood pets: A rabbit named Belligerent Bunny, a tarantula named Terry, a canary that I can't now remember the name of O.O;;, and a cat named Baby were all specifically my pets.
Childhood toys: Barbie (of course), Big Wheel (it was always fun to get that thing going as fast as you could, then slamming on the breaks and doing a 180 leaving hugh skid marks on the pavement xD), Tonka trucks (the way Tonka trucks were meant to be, not this plastic garbage they have now >.<), um I don't know, Hot Wheels and stuff like that. Can't really think of much else at this moment.
Have been arrested: A couple of times
Smoked a cigarette: 13 years, quit 6 (almost 7 now ^_^) years ago
Smoked a spliff : A few times
Your plan for the future 5 years ago was: I don't remember, raising my kids and working on keeping my marriage and family together
Have you almost ever died? Yes
Ever had surgery: No
Every had something get stuck in your vagina and then you scream OH GOD I CANT GET IT OUT HELP ME!!! : Um, I try not to stick things up my vagina that I can't get out later >.>

The future:
You would like a job as a: No, I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up
Would you like to have children? I think 4 is enough, thank you
Get married? Been there, done that ^_^ 10 years this August 23rd
Would your partner work or be a housewifeer-man? He works
What would your house look like: It mostly looks like a tornado went through it...oh yeah I guess 4 kids could equal a tornado.
What would you absolutely need in a house? A place I can lock other people out of, we all need our own space
How much money do you want to make: It would be nice to be able to pay all the bills and still be able to take the kids out to pizza too. Whatever that is.
Plan to take care of your parents? Nah, as the oldest that will be Justine's job. xD
Want to move? Sometimes...is the moon to far away?
Want to visit a country? Yes, lots of them
Want to destroy a country? Not that I know of
College? If so, want to earn a assosciates/bachlor’s/masters/PHD? I have an Associates in Accounting

Food
The perfect meal: Something cooked by someone else xD
Food you can’t stand: Liver >_< My lucky kids never have to eat it xD
Chicken/cow/pig /fish or none? Yep, sounds good...as long as it's not the liver xD
Best type of cookie: Snickerdoodle, it's got the best name too ^_^
Sushi? Favorite kind? Sure, but I haven't tried enough of it to have a favorite kind. Too expensive at the moment to go and sample
What’s on your burger? Everything
What’s in your salad? Salad stuff
What’s in your taco? Come on, taco stuff of course!
What’s your Chinese take-out box? Egg Foo Young
Best fast food place: Pizza Plus in Newman, CA, had the best toasted sandwiches :D
Best restoraunt: Mudds
Favorite drink: Coffee (Double Cafe Mochas are a great treat)
Alcohol drink: White wine

What would you do, and what would your reaction be...

If You passed a bum on the street and he asked for some change: I usually go and get a gift certificate at the local super market, clearly marking no cigarettes or alcohol to be bought with it on the front of the certificate. Everyone deserves to eat.
If You were propositioned by a prostitute: Laugh
If You were given a ‘free tattoo!’ coupon: I'd give it to my sister, Julie. I don't ever intend to inject ink into my skin, but she's got like 7 or 8 of them, so what's one more.
If A dog humped your leg: Free my leg
If found out your significant other (or you ) were pregnant: That would be freaky since Don is fixed >.> Yeah, I would freak out, 4 is enough! <.<
If Someone said you were a moron and threw a rock at you: Duck
If you found out you had terminal cancer: Don't go there, I don't
If You were offered money for sex: Tell them where they could take that idea >_<
If you were hit on by a married person: I told her no

Material things you find very important: heirlooms I received from my grandmothers' when they passed away
People you find very important: My family and friends
Places you find very important: My home
Traits in others you find very important: That they be themselves and allow others to do the same

Ever been to a strip club? Not yet ;)
Driven Drunk? I think so
Beaten someone up? Does my little sister count? xp
Been in a gang? No
Are you a partier? Used to be
Do you like to drink? Not really
Do you like to get drunk? Not really
Do illegal drugs? A few times, didn't really thrill me
Do you step on ants? No, they tend to run all over my feet if I do
Bush: like em or not, mixed? Yes *ducks*
Iraq: pro, against, mixed? I am not pro war, but I feel we had to
Republican, conservative or liberal? Republican
Racist? No
Favorite country: USA
Countries you want to visit: All of them ^_^

5 things you would do if you had 50 million dollars:
Tithe
Buy a house with at least 5 bedrooms
Buy a car that fit at least 6 people and was made in this century xD
Hire a maid
Travel

5 things you would do on your last day on earth:
Make sure my loved ones knew they were loved - I think that would take the whole day up

Your thoughts:

Love is: All
God is: Wonderful
Hate is: Everywhere
Sex is: Great
Abortion is: Not recommended
Gay marriage is: An issue
Being a furry is: Soft?
Adultery is: Also not recommended
Having an ‘open relationship' is: Another way of saying you're single
Marriage is: Hard work
The universe is: All around us
Nature is: Beautiful
Family is: Everything
Friendship is: Necessary
The government you have is: Better than most
People are: Falliable
You are: Important
I am: Trying my best
We are: Worth it

"Your code name for this mission will be Chocolate Koala" xD

2004-07-18T22:18:29Z

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OOOOOOOOOh! Pretty! xD

2004-07-11T05:59:13Z

I made my journal all ~~beutified~~ beautified (I can spell >.>)! *Beams with pride* xD

EDIT: Stupid LJ, keeps messing with my prettys! well, it better stop it, you hear! YOU HEAR!!!! >_

I hate it when this happens! ;_;

2004-07-10T15:32:20Z

My size 14 shorts are getting huge on me, they keep wanting to fall off, but my size 12 pants don't want to button! Now I have to walk around holding my pants up, lest they fall and trip me. I always thought my stepson was an idiot (he wears his pants this way on purpose), it's no wear (pun is intended xD) near comfortable. >.

There are very few quizzes I think come anywhere near close to me, but this one I like! ^_^

2004-07-08T22:43:14Z

Griffin:
Griffins are gorgeous creatures with the head of an
eagle and the body of a lion. You are smart
and can think on your feet. You also can be a
bit of an airhead and may be called a ditz by
others. You are not stupid, but in fact, very
intelligent. You are also eager to help others
and are usually docile and submissive. But if
someone offends you you do bite back.

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I need help ;_;

2004-07-08T22:06:43Z

This is one of my favorite pictures of my sisters and me and I had my mother scan it for me and emailed it to me. When I got it it looked all pixelated. So I asked her for a physical copy and I have scanned it myself. It still looks all pixelated. ;_; Does anyone know how to fix this, I want to print out another copy of it, but I can't seem to smooth it out any. Here is the picture:

<img src=http://www.almost1337.com/Fun/PernusDaughters.JPG

Things To Do:

2004-06-10T04:42:44Z

Unfinished Projects
1) Paint kid's bedroom
2) Go through everyone's belongings and donate all unused and unloved items
3)Learn how to use photoshop and photo printer so pictures don't come out screwed up :-\
4) Revamp mother's photo albums and create personal memory scrapbook
5) Learn to use essential oils recently purchased
6) Create web page
7) Reorganize on-line photo album
8) Create labels for burned CDs
9) Clean up harddrive
10) Finish playing FF1, and play the other 4 new video games recently purchased (FF2, FF5, FF6, and Xenosaga)

I think I have enough on my plate that I shouldn't be bored for awhile.

Injecting a little spontaneity into our lives...

2004-06-05T07:01:14Z

Don and I decided to take a trip with the kids to Six Flags Marine World, something we talked a lot about but never actually did. So we took them out of school and whisked them away for 9 hours of fun in the sun riding rides and watching shows. Actually, they had fun riding rides and I had fun watching the shows.

I had told Don that I didn't want to go on any roller coaster rides, made it clear that I no longer concidered having my stomach in my throat an acceptable feeling, but he insisted that I had to go on one coaster with him, to prove my love. >_< So I chose this little coaster, only three loops and the drop didn't seem too bad. So I allowed the kids (especially my no fear daughter, Jolene) and Don to convince me to go on it. Well let me tell you something, that not so bad drop had me looking straight down at the ground once the car got into position. While Don was laughing his ass off, I was busy holding on for dear life and planning his murder! =O Never again, I am quite done with that kind of thrill in my life. I took a ton of pictures (137, in fact) which I am busy editing and uploading and when they are all done I will post them here for all of you to see them.

I'm missing all of you terribly and hope that I can come back sooner rather than later. I've planned a few projects to keep me busy while I'm gone and I hope to be able to show off the fruits of my labors on my return. Love you all! <3

TTFN - Ta Ta For Now

2004-06-01T06:29:20Z

I'm just leaving a note to say that I'm turning off my Instant Messengers and I won't be able to chat with any of you online for a while. Things at home are on the verge of falling apart completely and if I'm going to save my marriage and my family I have to get off-line. I will still be checking my LJ and my email account so I won't be completely out of touch, but no more long chats in IM, I am way overdue at getting back to reality. I was able to catch most of you online tonight, but for those who I didn't, I have just a few special messages:

Paul - I hope you like the walrus, I didn't rest until it was safely out of that machine and into a box headed your way.

Brett - I've missed chatting with you on-line and now it looks like I'm going to miss you more. Call me anytime, I would love to hear from you.

André - I'll miss our late night banter, though you're on holiday now, I'm sure you will be back long before me.

Mike - You're such a good kid, I always love hanging out with you, testing scripts, and chatting. I wish New Zealand's time zone wasn't so far ahead of me, I would have loved to spend more time hanging with you.

John - You best have at least one new juggling video ready for me when I get back! >:O LOL and don't forget, no shirt and I want to see that tongue hanging out! xD

Kat - I wish now that I hadn't dropped off of IRC chat so much. I miss our banter ;_;. I promise that when I come back I will spend some time with my Kat-Kat >:}

For those of you that I'm not quite so close to anymore, I'm sorry we drifted apart, maybe I can mend that someday when I can spend time online without it destroying my family life. Take care everyone!

From Angel...I just can't resist >.>

2004-05-28T21:13:28Z

Angel Style by greymentality

Name/Username

First Impression from Others

Others feel safe and warm inside your arms

Your Core

Devoted love to the Divine. All for One.

Potential to Stray from the Light: 57%

Your Weakness

You aren't truly happy of your service

Your Strength

Your song. It radiates the heavens.

Your Wings

Invisible most of the time, but dark gray the rest

Your Focus

Honesty

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Name/Username

First Impression from Others

Others don't notice you, you are like a phantom

Your Core

Is warm and beaming with soft light

Potential to Stray from the Light: 96%

Your Weakness

You don't really know your place in the rank thing

Your Strength

You know realllllllly secret stuff

Your Wings

Filmy and flowing. Like gauze.

Your Focus

Hope

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J	Jolly
E	Energetic
N	Natural
N	Nerdy
I	Inspirational
F	Fragile
E	Easy
R	Rare

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Hmmm...

Angel And Her Quizzes, I Should Know Better Rolls Eyes At Self

2004-05-26T18:42:01Z

Angels of Compassion. These Angels remind us to
have compassion and empathy for all of life. Be
of assistance to someone and learn the power of
charity. It will bring you joy and blessings!

Which kind of Angel are you?
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Did you really expect anything different >_

Paul Gets A Walrus!

2004-05-25T21:25:40Z

*Edits for easier reading*
Jen: guess what guess what guess what guess what guess what guess what!!!!!!!! :D
Paul: YOU'RE GOING TO THE MOON? :D?
Jen: no better then that!!!!!
Paul: (S) *jealous* (S)
Jen: let me tell you:
Jen: Walrus out of claw machine - $3.00 (six tries) Cost of shipping to England - $12.15 (Outrageous!) The look on Paul's face when it arrives - Priceless (wish I could see it!) xD
Paul: For everything else, there's JENISAWESOMECARD? :D!
Jen: lol xD

Finally! A Test With Accurate Results! xD

2004-05-23T06:51:51Z

You're My Little Pony!! Sweet and innocent and
happy, you make people want to spew burrito
chunks. Even a Care Bear could kick your ass.

What childhood toy from the 80s are you?
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>_

2004-05-21T07:34:52Z

You are one the Chosen. one of the few privileged
mortals that gods can work through.

What level of divine power do you have?
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Yeah yeah, all these quizzes say that kind of thing about me, it seems...

It only took 7 years 8 months 20 days and a handful of hours but I finally did it! Woot!

2004-05-21T05:00:04Z

The Situation: Picking up dinner at Burger King with Jolene

The Conversation:
Me: Come on Jolene, I've got kids at home that are hungry. We have to take this to them and feed them, otherwise they will eat me, that's what being a mother is all about (Sudden laughter in the background from a gentleman overhearing me)

Jolene: You're embarrassing me (>_<) <----exact look on her face

One of the kittens died

2004-05-17T19:19:53Z

There was an accident it seems, we don't know exactly why it happend, but one of the baby kittens neck seems to have been broken. Maybe caused by the position she was laying in when her mother laid on her? We are really unsure as to how it happened. Don heard her screeching and went out to see what was wrong, what he found was her laying on her back and her mother laying on her, freaking out over her. Don picked her up and realized immediately there was a major problem, but wasn't sure what to do about it. He laid her back down with her brother and sisters, but she didn't move, just laid there breathing hard. The others must have sensed something was up because they laid down with her and cuddled her until she breathed her last breath.

Hey! Who told them?!? >.>

2004-05-11T16:45:11Z

DECEMBER:
Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in
games and interactions.
Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in
organizations. Fun to be
with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves
attention. Loves to be loved.
Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short
tempered. Changing
personality. Not egoistic. Take high pride in
oneself. Hates restrictions.
Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical

What does your birth month say about you?
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Mother's Day

2004-05-10T08:35:31Z

I'm spending today with my Mommy since my older sister got her yesterday, so I won't be online until later in the evening. It's the first year in ages that I have had any money to do anything for her so I bought her some presents and I am taking her out to lunch. Then, because I am a spoiled rotten brat, my father and she are taking me out to pick new flooring for my house. *Sigh*. They say, " A son is a son until he takes a wife, a daughter is a daughter for the rest of your life." My poor Daddy had three girls, and we are all living up to that quote! xP. Well, not so much my older sister anymore, but she's, you know, old! xD Anyway, I will chat with you all later, it's getting pretty late around here. >.>

Time for a brief Biblical history lesson:

2004-05-10T06:43:02Z

There once was a man named Saul, who thought himself very righteous. He went around persecuting the early Christians and put many in prison and to death just because he didn’t agree with what they believed, (Not a very nice man at all). Then one day Christ came and had a talk with Saul, and showed him the error of his thinking and Saul changed his mind and his ways. (Acts 9:1-22) He went on to become the greatest apostle that the Christian Church has ever known, writing a good portion of the New Testament single-handedly. That’s right, I’m speaking of St. Paul, the man who took his own advice of “…forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead…” (Philippians 3:13) and was used by God to solidify His church after Christ’s Ascension.

OK, OK, time now for some Biblical trivia. Do you know there is only ONE unforgivable sin and it’s not coveting, lying, stealing, adultery (yup, it’s not adultery), murder (nope, it’s not murder), dishonoring your parents (although I sometimes think it should be :P), forgetting to go to church, taking the Lord’s name in vain (whew!), worshipping idols (OK, but don’t get carried away now >_<), or believing in another God other than the Christian/Jewish God (It isn’t, I swear!) If you want to know what it is you can find out here:

31 “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. 32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.

Maybe I should make an entry here...

2004-03-25T11:13:19Z

There have been alot of new people who have added me to their LJ lists, and I haven't made a real entry in months, how sad is that. ;_;

I started a Business Computer Applications class this week, the first application I am learning is Excel 2000. When I went to college they taught us Lotus, but it seems not many companies use that anymore, so to finish off my skills I'm taking this class so I can go and get myself a job. The lady at the employment agency told me she could get my a job in a heart beat if I knew Excel, so here's hoping.

Things seem to be going really well for me, I hope it keeps up, I haven't felt this good in a very long time. <3