stick a fork in me, I'm done

[lizziebelle]

this way, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

It's been a long, stressful couple of weeks. I went up to the stable earlier this week for some horsey therapy, but it was a bit disappointing because I got attacked by mosquitoes, and the horses had fly masks on so I couldn't get any good face/eye shots of them. They seemed glad for some attention, though. I got a couple of "hello" nickers, which was sweet. I love it when they do that.

A customer placing a tag sale ad today told me the whole sad story about her husband's infidelity, which was very weird. What is it about me that total strangers share such intimate stories with me? Perhaps I missed my calling; perhaps I should have been a therapist. Or maybe a bartender.

I accumulated enough survey points to get some more Amazon gift certificates, so last night I went on a shopping spree. I bought Good Night and Good Luck, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (plus the soundtrack CD), and Up in the Air. Yes, a veritable Clooney film fest. It did make me feel a little bit better. I didn't own any of his movies (believe it or not). I would have bought Ocean's Eleven too, but they show that so often on TV, I don't have to.

I'm enjoying the cooler weather we're having. It's so nice to have the muggies gone. Good sleeping weather! I love that little nip in the air. Brings to mind crunchy leaves, crisp apples, and crystalline skies. I just hope this crazy summer we've had doesn't ruin our fall color.

Time to get into jammies and be a couch potato for the evening. TGIF. Happy weekend!

Comments

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

::HUGS:: for stressful weeks.

Are all the trees beautiful there now? Cooler weather is nice.

We even have some cooler weather now, though it's supposed to be very hot again next week.

Cool about the gift certificates! Congratulations!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thanks. *hugs back*

The trees are just starting to change. Mostly it's the stressed trees that have turned, and they're not very bright.

"We're in a tight spot!"

[perseph12.livejournal.com]

*Chases away the bitin' bugs and the stressful weeks*

I am terribly sorry that you have been having a rough time :(. Make sure to bask in as much Clooney as possible. O Brother always makes me deeply happy, no matter what's going on in my life, and I think the music plays a big part in that.

I can see how strangers would pour their hearts out to you. You have a sensitive, understanding nature, and it comes across loud 'n clear. I have found myself on the receiving end of some...interesting stories, and I know it's not always the most comfortable place to be. Whenever a student or parent tells me about his/her drug problem, sexual issue, time in prison, or other mishap, I start wishing I could disappear into the ground!

Here's to a more peaceful Mabon for all of us...

Re: "We're in a tight spot!"

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thanks, honey. Next week is Clooney fest at Chez LizzieBelle. *g*

Right after Fillion Fest on Monday night. ;)

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you managed to get some horsey therapy, though biting insects are a pain. We don't have mosquitoes, but midges are pretty annoying and horse flies are horrible.

Enjoy your Clooney watching!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Biting insects of all kinds really like me. I must have extra yummy blood. ;)

Thanks!