Merry Christmas !!

I would like send out a Very Merry Christmas wish to everyone. I hope today is filled with Family, Friends, Laughter, Peace and Great Food !!

If you are visiting Friends or attending Christmas parties and enjoy a few drinks, please hand your keys over to a sober driver !!

Thank you to everyone who sent me an email, text message, Yahoo IM or called me to wish me a Merry Christmas !! You made me feel very Special by taking the time to think of me and contact me

Love and Peace to ALL !!!!

Tori

Just A Ramble Blog…

I did not sleep well at all last-night. I had something in my head that I just could not fit together. Once I finally fell asleep it seemed time to wake up.

I do the normal morning routine, see the kids off to school, grab a cigarette, take a shower, check the boards, emails, yahoo messages and such.

I finally decided to start wrapping all the Christmas gifts in my bedroom. Now my wrapping isn’t as nice as someones (you know who you are) but I do my best. I always make sure there isn’t to much of the same wrapping paper used. I like the gifts under the tree to be very colorful. I keep careful count of how many items each of the kids get, to keep it fair.

Enough of wrapping for this morning, time to head out for coffee. Oh joy, my truck is covered in ice. Just my luck I can not find my ice scrapper. Oh well, I just started it and let defrost do its thing

After I had my Sheetz coffee in hand I headed to the grocery store. If you know me, you know I hate grocery shopping with a passion. I go once a month and load up on everything. Anyway, what a miserable experience this was…..everyone else decided to go as well. One would think with the icy weather not to travel to the grocery store but noooooooo we all did. How I enjoyed the crowded isles, people stopping in-front of something that I needed and standing there reading all the labels. Oh joy, time for the deli section….I see the crowd and thought oh hell no. I headed over to the frig area and got tupperware containers of lunch meat. Hey, the containers will come in handy later for leftovers.

Time to check out, correction, time to stand in line to check out. Keep in mind I did not sleep well at all and I am doing the thing I hate most and feel rather grumpy. I stand there, stand there, check my Blackberry for any text messages or emails, look at the clock (I am a clock watcher when standing in line,lol) All of the sudden a nasty odor took over the air. Standing there making every nasty face I know and looking around thinking “what died.” Why in the world do people feel the need to pass gas while in the grocery store line ?? I swear someone should have had been wearing a Depends for that one. The Gentleman in front of me looked back at me, I am not taking the fall for this odor. I looked at him and said ” I am innocent” he giggled and said ” excuse me Miss, goes with getting old.” I give this guy all the credit possible for admitting it was him. Let me say, if that would have me there would no way I would have admitted it. Even the cashier was making faces. I couldn’t resist, I loudly said “clean up at register 7″ to my surprise others actually laughed, including the guilty.

I paid for my groceries and the Gentleman who bagged everything pushed one cart out for me while I pushed the other. We left the carts right outside the door while I went for my truck. As always, the Gentleman disappeared leaving me to load.  Cell phone rings, I answer and yack away while loading my items. Two completely full carts later I am headed home. I arrive home in the pouring down rain to find my Brother is sleeping so I am stuck bringing everything in. Once I had it all on the kitchen on the table I logged into yahoo to check for a message I was hoping to receive. I didn’t get the one I hoped for so I went back to dealing with the groceries. I put everything away and went for a cigarette. Yes, it is a nasty habit I know.

I came back into my bedroom to finish wrapping gifts before the kids get out of school early. I hear this horrible sound, I found the cause to be my oldest Daughter’s cat. Seems the cat wasn’t feeling to well. Wrapping is now on hold while I get the carpet cleaner. All is clean and I am rinsing out the cleaner container when I hear this horrible sound again. This stupid cat just waited for me to walk away to do this again. I put the carpet cleaner back together and cleaned up mess number two. Carpet cleaner is now clean and put away. Back to wrapping.

I am no longer in the mood to wrap. So, here I sit typing away. Since my kids do not use the umbrellas I have provided them with because that would not be cool, I must run to the bus stop and pick them up. I should just let them suffer and walk in the pouring rain/ice since they are to cool for an umbrella but I can’t. Off to the bus stop I go.

Now we are home and we had time to sit and catch up on everyone’s day.  They both had a huge laugh at my experience at the grocery store. They wouldn’t have laughed if they where there trying to live thru the toxic air.

I must run now, the youngest has a Dr appointment soon.

My mood has improved, I finally got the Yahoo message I have been hoping for

What To Do ??

I have this person I speak with every often, online and via phone. I honestly look up to this person for their knowledge, loving n caring ways, experience and so much more. Then reality sets it, I really didn’t know the person as well as I had thought. I have spent so much time talking with this person and yet I really do not know them. How is this ?? I really considered them a friend but how can I consider this person a friend if I really do not know them ? I know enough to know this person has a heart of gold, a sense of humor to brighten anyone’s day and a refreshing attitude. What I didn’t know is this person has way to much on their plate. Every rock can crumble if enough weight is placed on it. After all the time I have spoken with this person, was I to wrapped up in everything else to learn about them in another light ? Did I take the time to build a friendship outside of business? Every part of my wants to jump into my car and drive to them…. do I or don’t I ?? This person is always a shoulder to everyone else, maybe it is time someone is a should for them. What if this person doesn’t want a shoulder, what if they want to keep it a business friendship only ? I want to do something I am just not sure what !!

My Birthday…

Just a sort note to say “Thank you” to everyone who sent me a Happy Birthday text, email, card, instant message and for the phone calls. each of you made my Birthday brighter with all the warm wishes. I really appreciate each of you taking the time to think of me and contact me to make my day even more special.

Also, I would like to Thank each of you who gave me a gift. I honestly did not expect a gift from anyone but was very honored you took the time to shop for me. I think it would be tacky of me to list what was given to me but I do want each of you to know I really appreciate your gifts.

It is Gentlemen like you that keep me in this crazy business. There are days I would love to jump into the monitor and slap the crap out of a guy who writes me…hey u wanna fuck call me at ***-****, your rates are to high I’ll write a review instead and of course my favorites are those who need to inform me I am to old and fat to be in this business. I won’t even go into details of the guys who call my phone at all hours over and over. If I didn’t answer at 3:02 am I am not going to answer at 3:04 and 3:17. I can’t forget to mention the text message freaks who feel it is their right to text me their address and say be there in 45 minutes. First off, I would like to know who the hell you are and who have you met. Second of all, really I do have a life outside of this. I can not be available every minute of the day.

Yes, I believe these guys could learn a lot from you Gentlemen. So, who wants my emails, texts and calls forwarded to them, lol.

Sorry for turning this into a rant. Maybe this rant will stop one buttcheese

Again, Thank You for showing such warmth towards me for my Birthday !!!

Before You Meet With A Provider…

Well, you’ve finally got that appointment with the provider you have been wanting to see.  Double check your e-mail and voicemail to make sure that you have not received a call or note from her that she must cancel.  As much as we hate to cancel, emergencies do come up.  I recommend that you specify your preferred method of contact beforehand.  
 
1.  Do you have your identification?  Each provider has their own I.D. requirements.  But, at a minimum require a driver’s license.   “Why?  But, she’s already prescreened you” you ask.  Well, she has prescreened someone and wants to make sure that it is you.  If the provider has asked for more than one piece of ID, you should have it available.  These days a business card does not constitute ID.  Especially when its so easy to go online or from your home computer, print business cards with any name and company name.
 
2.  Have you checked to see what method of payment the provider accepts?  Most providers only accept cash.  Only a few take credit cards.  I don’t know of any who take personal checks.  If you are required to bring cash, have you checked to see how much money you have?  You may also wish to take out a little extra in the event the appointment is going so incredibly hot that you may wish to extend.  Again, please keep in mind that the provider may or may not be able to extend.  Also if you ask to extend, please be sure that you have the funds available and in hand to do so.
 
3.  Unless other instructions are given on her website, most providers prefer cash, in an unsealed envelope plainly in view of the provider.  This envelope should be presented at the beginning of the appointment not at the end.  Do not be offended if she checks it.  Sadly, while you may be honest, not everyone is.  DO NOT attempt to hand the provider cash.  If you do so, she may not accept it and become uneasy and end the appointment.
 
4.  Have you showered?  If not, and if it is an incall appointment, ask the provider if you may use her shower.  Most of you will laugh at this as you would not ever consider seeing a provider if you weren’t squeaky clean.  However, most providers have heard horror stories of men who refuse to shower or clean up saying that they took a shower in the morning (its now 5:00??).  Just as you want the provider to be clean and fresh for you, please be fresh for her.  Remember, her head may be in an area that you’ve never had to smell.  *wink*
 
5.  Are you a smoker?  If the provider is not a smoker, you are encouraged to brush your teeth (paying attention to your tongue as well) before arriving.  However, that is not always possible.  Most providers have mouthwash available and won’t mind your using it.  I also recommend that you ask for a wash cloth and wash your face so that the odor of tobacco is not overpowering.  Also, if the provider is a non-smoker, she probably will not allow you to smoke during your appointment.
 
6.  If you were required to confirm your appointment, the evening before or the day of, have you done so?  If you have not, she may not be available as she may have rebooked the appointment.
 
7.  Running Late.  Everyone can run late.  We cannot control traffic, meetings, etc.  However, if you are running late, you should contact the provider with an estimated ETA for more than one reason; a courtesy and to make sure that she will still be able to see you.  For instance, if you are running 35-45 minutes late, she may have another appointment scheduled after yours or may have a personal obligation that she must attend to.  I’ve personally had individuals show up 30+ minutes late with no call.  On one such occasion, I had already left my incall thinking he was a no-show.
 
8.  Cancelling.  If you must cancel an appointment, do so as soon as you know that you are unable to make it.  If an emergency calls you out of town where you cannot cancel, it is recommended that, at your earliest opportunity, you contact the provider as she will consider your appointment a “no show.”  Every provider has guidelines for cancellations.  She may or may not be willing to reschedule you.
 
Again, keep in mind that while its alot of fun for both parties, this is the provider’s livelihood afterall.  She has financial obligations and possibly a family to support.  When a provider schedules an appointment for you, she is setting aside time specifically for you.  She has probably turned down other requests for your appointment time.  Be courteous and you can expect the same from her.

The Mouse Story…

The Mouse Story
A mouse looked through the crack
in the wall to see the farmer and
his wife open a package.

What food might this contain?”
The mouse wondered – - -
he was devastated to discover it
was a mousetrap.

Retreating to the farmyard,
the mouse proclaimed the warning :
There is a mousetrap in the house!
There is a mousetrap in the house!”

The chicken clucked and scratched,
raised her head and said,
“Mr.Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern
to you, but it is of no consequence
to me. I cannot be bothered by it.”

The mouse turned to
the pig and told him,
“There is a mousetrap in the house!
There is a mousetrap in the house!”

The pig sympathized, but said, I am
so very sorry, Mr.Mouse, but there
is nothing I can do about it

But I will be thinking of you.”
The mouse turned to
the cow and said
“There is a mousetrap in the house!
There is a mousetrap in the house!”

The cow said, “Wow, Mr. Mouse.
I’m sorry for you, but it’s no skin
off my nose.”
So, the mouse returned to the
house, head down and dejected,
to face the farmer’s mousetrap . . .
alone.

That very night a sound was heard throughout
the house — like the sound of a mousetrap catching
its prey.

The farmer’s wife rushed to see
what was caught. In the darkness,
she did not see it was a venomous
snake whose tail the trap had caught.

The snake bit the farmer’s wife.
The farmer rushed her to the hospital ,
and she returned home with a fever.

Everyone knows you treat a fever
with fresh chicken soup, so the
farmer took his hatchet to the
farmyard for the soup’s main.
.ingredient.

But his wife’s sickness continued,
so friends and neighbors came to
sit with her around the clock.

To feed them, the farmer
butchered the pig.

The farmer’s wife did not get well;

she died.

So many people came for her funeral,
the farmer had the cow slaughtered to
provide enough meat for all of them.

The mouse looked upon it all from
his crack in the wall with great sadness.

So, the next time you hear someone
is facing a problem and think it
doesn’t concern you,
remember —-
when one of us is threatened,
we are all at risk.

We are all involved in this journey called life.
We must keep an eye out
for one another and make an extra
effort to encourage one another.