That's right!  I'm getting married in July (tentatively).  Check out my super pretty dress...lol

 

 

In this story, a king has three daughters, the youngest of whom is the most beautiful. Before departing on a trip, the king asks his daughters what presents he might bring them upon his return. The elder daughters request jewels and finery, but the youngest princess, asks for a blanket of living flowers.

The king easily obtains the first two gifts, but has difficulty fulfilling the youngest daughter's request.

Unhappily, he begins his journey homeward, when he encounters a magnificent white wolf in the forest, bearing a blanket of blooms. To obtain the flowers, the king must promise the wolf the first thing that greets him on his return. The king promises and fatefully, the first to greet him is his youngest daughter.

A servant girl is sent in place of the princess, but the wolf discovers the deception; demands the true princess and finally, gets her.

He then carries her off on his back to his beautiful manor, where she lives alone for one year. At that time, the wolf returns and lets her know that her eldest sister is marrying and that he will take her to the wedding. But, she must promise to come to him as soon as she hears his howls. She does so; returns to the wolf's manor and lives alone for another year.

At the end of this period, she is told that her elder sister is marrying. This time the wolf accompanies her to the feast and afterwards to the bedchamber, where he sheds his wolf-skin and emerges as a beautiful youth.

The old queen spies how the wolf shed his skin; grabs the fur and throws it into the fire. Immediately there is a great howling of winds; the young man changes back into a wolf and flees, leaving the princess heartbroken.

The princess searches long and travels far in her quest to find her wolf. She requests the aid of the four winds, Star and Moon. They do not know of the wolf's whereabouts, but they gift her with a magical pair of shoes, that can travel great distances with a single step.

Finally, Mother Sun, who is sympathetic to the prayers of young women, tells her that she will find her betrothed high on a mountain. At the side of the mountain, she will find a smith, who will afix her hands and feet with iron, so that she will be able to climb the mountain. The princess also receives a gift from the Sun - a magical wheel that spins moss into silken threads.

The princess does as instructed and finds her way to the manor of the wolf, just to discover that he is about to wed another maiden. She finds work in the house as a spinner, where the second wife-to-be notices the princess' wondrous spinning wheel. She asks for this magical wheel which the princess agrees to give, if she is granted an audience with the wolf-master.

Upon his arrival, the wolf recognizes his princess and claims her as his true bride, for she has proven her love for him, despite hardships and sorrow. The spell is now broken and he can once more be a real man. Their wedding is held the following day and the festivities last for nine days.

 

 

I had to escape
The city was sticky and cruel
Maybe I should have called you first
But I was dying to get to you
I was dreaming while I drove
The long straight road ahead, uh, huh

Could taste your sweet kisses
Your arms open wide
This fever for you is just burning me up inside

I drove all night to get to you
Is that alright
I drove all night
Crept in your room
Woke you from your sleep
To make love to you
Is that alright
I drove all night

What in this world
Keep us from tearing apart
No matter where I go I hear
The beating of your heart
I think about you
When the night is cold and dark
No one can move me
The way that you do
Nothing erases the feeling between me and you

I drove all night to get to you
Is that alright
I drove all night
Crept in your room
Woke you from your sleep
To make love to you
Is that alright
I drove all night

Could taste your sweet kisses
Your arms open wide
This fever for you is just burning me up inside

I drove all night to get to you
Is that alright
I drove all night
Crept in your room
Woke you from your sleep
To make love to you
I drove all night... to hold you tight

1. DON'T FORCE HER TO DO ANYTHING.
[She won't trust you if you do & it'll be awkward]

2. Grab her hand when you walk next to each other.
[She always gets butterflies when you do it; it makes her feel like you want her]

3. When standing, wrap your arms around her.
[It makes her feel like you really love her.]

4. Cuddle with her.
[She'll feel like your there for her]

5. Hug her from behind
[It makes her feel special]

6. Write little notes.
[She smiles. They're cute; The end]

7. Compliment her Honestly.
[No girl likes a liar and no girl likes a person who lies about it when you compliment her]

8. When you hug her, hold her in your arms as long as possible.
[It makes her feel wanted]

9. Be super sweet to her. = )
[All girls like a super sweet guy]

10. Call her at night to wish her sweet dreams.
[She'll go to bed with a smile]

11. Comfort her when she cries.
[She'll feel like you'll ALWAYS be there for her]

12.Wipe away her tears
[It'll show you'll always be there]

13. Love her with all your heart.
[Not with your brain... or your ......]

14. Pick her up and flirt with her (she'll scream and say put me down but really she loves it).
[It's true boys!]

15. Be a gentleman (hold the door for her).
[Every girl loves a guy who is a gentleman]

16. DON'T let your friends talk trash about her, it'll get back 2 her
[and it'll make her feel like you aren't really there for her]

17. Take her for a long walk at night!
[She just wants to be alone. & that's not always bad. The world can be annoying sometimes & you just need to be alone.]

18. When it's cold outside hold her close
[You want her to be happy & she's happy in your arms]

19. Draw on or rub her back as she is tryin to rest or sleep
[This just feels good!] {not with a pen you idiot, with your finger}

B-Boy - Break boy. B-Girl - Break girl. Top rocking - Dancing done upright. Capoera - a form of self defense disguised as a dance - introduced to Brazil by African slaves. This form has some movements which are very similar to certain b-boy/girl steps and moves. Freeze - Freezing into position. Freezes are usually used to end a series of combinations or to mock and humiliate an opponent. Floor rocking - fancy leg movements done on the ground, supported by the arms. Drop - The transition from top rocking to floor rocking. Some notable drops: front swipes, back swipes, dips and corkscrews. The smoother the drop, the better. Chair Freeze - The dancer's hand, forearm and elbow support the body while allowing free range of movement with the legs and hips. Back Spin - Once a dancer gains momentum on his butt he can lie back and spin into a freeze. The next phase of backspin comes from a squatted position tucking the arm and shoulder under the body onto the floor, then rolling onto the back and spinning. Lock - a specific movement which glues together combinations of steps and moves similar to a freeze or a sudden pause. Combinations can consist of a series of points done by extending the arms and pointing in different directions. Pop/Popping - a term used to describe a sudden muscle contraction executed with the triceps, forearms, neck, chest and legs. These contractions accent the dancer's movement causing a quick, jolting effect.

 

In talking to my friend, Jen, on msn last night, we got into my recent breakup.  I've been taking it very hard.  She was doing her best trying to make me realize that it's not the end of the world and she was doing a fairly good job...BUT then she comes out with "Yea, I think you're too hot for him though."

 

THAT, my friends, was priceless.  Difficult to believe myself, but it made my night - and it just sounded cute coming from her.

 

It just dawned on me that I have no standards when it comes to relationships.  I guess I need some...

 

Here goes nothing - lol...My Standards Are As Follows:

 

1. I will not go out with a man who hasn't asked me out first.

 

2. I will not go out with a man who keeps me waiting by the phone.

 

3. I will not date a man who isn't sure he wants to date me.

 

4. I will not date a man who makes me feel sexually undesirable.

 

5. I will not date a man who drinks or does drugs to an extent that makes me uncomfortable.

 

6. I will not be with a man who is afraid to talk about our future.

 

7. I will not, under any circumstances, spend my precious time with a man who has already rejected me.

 

8. I will not date a man who is married.

 

9. I will not be with a man who is not clearly a good, kind, loving person.

 

Okay, so the last few days have really brought me down.  My birthday was all fucked up and my relationship with Jeremy has ended among other things.  I've been having trouble keeping the gloomy clouds of depression away.

 

I thought that since things are starting to look up today, I'd write about it.  This way I can refer back to it when I feel I have nothing worth fighting for.

 

I wanted nothing more than for my relationship with Jeremy to work.  I put my all into that relationship, but he wasn't prepared to do the same - and that's okay.  I still care very deeply about him and I'm sure I always will.  We have decided that it's best if we remain friends, but now isn't the time for us to be in a relationship.  I want to thank Gayle for helping me keep everything regarding Jeremy in perspective.  Gayle, even though we hardly know eachother, I know you're on the level and you rock!

 

Nick called me at lunch time to act as a sounding board - Thank you for that.  It truly means the world to me.  I think I really needed to vent and hear how delusional I sound.  Nick, you need to know that if it was anyone else saying what you said to me, I would've ripped a strip off of them - lol.

 

I made the mistake of listening to my mother when I first came home.  She thought it would be good for me to take some time for myself and heal.  She said I didn't have to work or anything - just relax and be good to myself.  That was very kind of her, but I knew it was a mistake from the beginning.  Now that I've spent so long without work, I have all the time in the world to obsess over everything that has gone wrong.  I have nothing to occupy my time with and that's a great recipe for depression.

 

So on the up side, I passed my phone interview with EDS.  I have to go in for my typing test on Monday, and I just know I'll nail it.  I've always been the type of person that is so determined to do what I set out to do.  I'll put my all into it and work on becoming a productive person once again.  I've done it before, so there's no reason I can't do it again.

 

Feeling sorry for myself isn't getting me anywhere.  Once I'm back to work and making money I know everything will get easier.  When I have the ability to do what I want to and buy what I want to I'll regain my sense of independence.  I guess that's enough ranting for now and I'm sure you all get the point.

 

Feel free to leave some words of encouragement...they help fuel the fire.

 

Much love to you all!

 

xo Jenn