Don’t look twice- Sinning on Repeat.

I really thought about going off the reservation and doing my own thing this week. I’m not a good judge of my own writing so looking through the archives for me was a little on the rough side. Then I came across this one and it made me laugh. Some things never change.

 

All my sinful best, Sin

 

Wading Through the Sea of Thanksgiving Blessings

 

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

 

So sometimes one must ask themselves when blogging after Hellion… How does one compete with a mind like hers? I mean sure, *making the universal hand signal for crazy* she’s a little cuckoo but when you’re on a ship like this one, it’s granted that we’re all going to be a crazy from the lack of men. *sad head shake, muttering* She remembers the rum, but not the men.

 

This is another story for another day.

 

So today, instead of trying to compete with Capt’n Hellion’s brilliance, I’ve decided that I will do the complete opposite of her brilliance and wallow in childlike happiness of the things I’m grateful this holiday season. Y’all need a dose of a solid, hearty sword… *hears Capt’n clear her throat* or something of the sort.

 

*grin*

 

Sin’s Top Ten Reasons She Has a Smile on Her Face (Or, Reasons for the Season.)

 

10. I’m officially on holiday from the taskmaster, who makes me slave away in front to the computer all day long and not to write… but to code and email disgruntled doctors who didn’t get their way over the weekend, and do paperwork.

 

9. All my grocery shopping is done. So there is no reason for me to get in a fist fight over that last 15lb turkey that Villers just wants to put baby oil on.

 

8. Tis the season for Christmas songs. And I love Christmas songs. They put me in a mood; like The-Mary-Poppins-of-Christmas- singing mood. And for those of you who don’t know me, the MP of Christmas is quite a stretch from my normal non-holiday self.

 

7. This year, I don’t have to clean like a mad woman on a mission. I don’t have to stay up until 3am trying to make beer rolls to impress anyone (which is a far cry from what actually happened. Anyone familiar with how a breakdown works at 3am? Gone was a fifth of vodka. And I felt instantly better. And the rolls looked better too!) And I don’t have to slave away cleaning up every slob that dragged his ass over to my house to eat all my food.

 

 

6. I finally have an excuse to shop like fiend for the next four weeks. “It’s for Christmas!” is my new slogan.

 

5. The first snow is upon us. And unless fate is a cruel bitch, there won’t be 16 inches of snow on the ground for the first snow. It will be a pretty dusting that sticks to all the trees and reminds you of all the good holiday memories that you have. Not those memories that get repeated over and over again until you realize that your drunk uncle is stuck on repeat and needs to be kicked in the shin.

 

4. Hot, fictional men. Anywhere I can get a hold of some eye candy and drool over them for minutes *ahem* hours at a time, I’ll gladly sacrifice my time to do so. I’m grateful for Ranger and all the great little ideas he whispers into my ear. And I’m grateful for TBC homepage *high five Lis* because without Lis dedicated work- which is truly a hardship- fifty of the best babes out there would be without new eye candy on the daily. Lisa is an eye candy pimp. Just ask her about it. It’s her cross to bear.

 

3. Holiday time off. ‘Nuff said. Christmas parties. Girls’ Night Out. Margaritas at the El Maguey’s where the young Ranger look alike works. Movie dates with girlfriends. Spa parties for the very wickedly stressed out. Good food. Great fun. Things to help you remember that the holidays are not all stress and no fun.(I never said it would be ten things. Huhzah! The Pirate has struck!)

 

2. Writing. In the past year, I’ve done a lot of things that I’d set out to do, but one thing got shoved to the side to make way for everything else on my to-do list. I’ve struggled. I’ve wavered on what I want to write. I’ve changed my mind. I’ve written and deleted. I’ve been frustrated. Aggravated. Pissed off. And ready to give up. But writing is not something that you can just walk away from. And there is a huge reason why.

 

And last but certainly not least-

 

1. Which brings me to my number one. Girlfriends. I’m thankful for all the great women I’ve met this year, bonded with, laughed with, cried with, drank with, stayed up all night with (or felt like all night when you’d been up for days at a time!), brainstormed with, critiqued with, NaNo’ed with, challenge wrote with, co-conspired with and generally all of those women that blessed me with friendship. I’m grateful for all the great ladies in my life that, no matter what, won’t let you jump ship. Won’t let you take a flying leap from the plank. And won’t let you have all the rum even when you really think you need it.

 

 

It’s nice to see most of my priorities haven’t changed. *g* What are you most thankful for this holiday season?

 

77 Responses to “Don’t look twice- Sinning on Repeat.”

  1. 2nd Chance Says:

    My Jethro Tull Christmas CD. (Which contains no Tiny Tim songs…)

    New friends, including Barb, who put together a template webpage for me, even though I’m not published yet and have nothing solid to put up! (Gotta love that much faith!)

    *kiss *kiss Love you, Barb!

    All you crazy pirate writers…bless ya! Ya inspire me daily.

  2. Tiffany Says:

    You love xmas songs, eh? We’ve been listening to them non-stop at work. Funny thing is, whenever rudolph the red nosed raindeer comes on, me and one of my coworkers always whistle. It makes me laugh, cause normally I don’t care to listen to xmas music all day.
    As for thanks to the holiday season. Hmmm…. not sure. I’m sure glad the kids haven’t been bugging me everyday asking, how many more days till xmas. I do remember doing that when I was wee one. I’m thankful I we are doing less driving (note I said we even though I don’t drive, my poor hubby) Staying at my dads xmas eve, then going to gramms. You can’t imagine how much time that saves us… not going back and forth, ’cause they both live so freaking far away.

  3. Maggie Robinson Says:

    I’m grateful I get to see 3/4 of my kids this weekend when they come over for a big brunch and an early Christmas. And then I’ll get to spend time with 1/2 of them for a week (two whole children, LOL…am realizing this math thing is tricky).

    And am grateful for fun cyber-friends!

  4. Hellion Says:

    *LOL* MAN, am I feeling the writing! I’ve been so aggravated, pissed off, frustrated, bored, blank-paged…and ever other non-writing description.

    But I’m so glad for all my girlfriends who say, “That’s okay, but that’s no excuse. Sit down and write anyway.”

    What am I most thankful for?

    Sex. All kinds. And all the candy that’s brought in for the holidays…I mean, it’s a chocolate-freaking-feast!

  5. terrio Says:

    I don’t remember this blog. Which I realize I should not be surprised about, but I’m wondering if I was sick last year or something. Huh. Weird.

    This was a fun one though. And it’s so rare we get to Sin so chipper. LOL! I’m not writing at all except school papers. One more essay (which is already late!) and then I’m done until Jan. Whoot!

    What am I thankful for? My kiddo, of course. My new car. My somewhat new apartment. My job. The fact I got to go to Nationals at San Fran this summer. The fact the conference I planned is over and the company party I planned is over. Other than that, my terrific buddies who shower me with endless patience, support, laughter, and love. And we can’t forget the rum, glittery hoohas, and Bo’sun Burners. LOL!

  6. Irisheyes Says:

    My DH spent most of last night retrieving my car from my work parking lot because the dome light was left on and the battery was dead. Not any big deal on a bright, sunny, 85 degree, balmy night – a huge deal on a wintery, snow falling, 20 degree night after spending two hours in rush hour traffic. And to make matters even more fun the battery didn’t take the charge from the cables. We had to drive to Walmart and get a new battery that he proceeded to change in the parking lot with snow and temperatures falling rapidly. All with a smile on his face making jokes about his expertise with tools!

    After finally getting home at about 8:00 pm and being met with his gourmet dinner – pigs in a blanket (the 11 year old was in charge of dinner last night!) – he ate, changed and went out to shovel the driveway and walk. He rounded the night out playing in the snow in the backyard with the kids and the dogs.

    Needless to say, I’m very thankful for my husband!

  7. Renee Says:

    Oi, this is a good one.

    I’m a bit on the bitchy side. Feeling a bit under the weather. All right a lot under the weather. And the insistent senile Great Dane who doesn’t know what she wants won’t shut up, which, is making my head pound even more.

    Oh, I know I should be thankful for my wonderful life, and I am. I’m just a bit bitchy. I should be thankful that I can celebrate Christmas, or Kwanza, or Hanukkah, and I am. I’m just a bit…

    I am thankful for my wonderful critique partners, the gals at Fanlit Forever, and everyone here on this festive ship.

    Chance, Jethro Tull, now that might make me feel better.

    Irish, those hubs are wonderful, aren’t they?

  8. terrio Says:

    I’m experience husband envy. And I don’t even want a husband! LOL! Give your hubby a kiss from the pirates, Irish. And maybe a little extra hooha in his stocking. ;)

  9. Hellion Says:

    I’m dittoing what Terri said, Irish. I’m having husband envy–and I don’t really want one either. (I mean, I want a stripper’s pole too, but I’d have no more idea what to do with that than I would the husband–and they’d both just take up space in my living room and complain I don’t play with them enough.)

    But that’s so worth a kiss and some extra hooha! What a great hubby!

  10. Marnee Jo Says:

    Sin, this was a chipper one! I’m not sure what to make of this new cheerful, upbeat side of you….

    I don’t remember this one either, but that’s not surprising. I barely remember to shampoo my hair.

    I am so thankful for all of you, especially these past few months where I have seriously been so preoccupied and so overwhelmed with RL stuff that I’m not the greatest of CPs/bloggers/etc. You guys are my port in the storm and I really appreciate it, even if I’m a lunatic sometimes.

    PS, is anyone finished with their Christmas shopping? Let me know so I can be jealous of you.

  11. island girl Says:

    Awww, Sin…I lufff Christmas Music–all kinds. Although, the Celtic one is getting to me this season: it makes me feel like I’m running up a hill. Ironically it’s my childrens favorite.

    I’m grateful to be loved. I’m grateful for deep and fond memories and my ability to draw them up when I need them. I’m grateful for five little munchkins who continue to build my character. Which is a nice way of saying it. I’m grateful for family, who DAMNIT, I miss so very much, right now.I guess I’m also grateful for my ability to love others–although like Rene’e I’m a little…today, y’know. So, I guess, I just grateful I’m loved even with that kind of attitude.

    Great blog, Sin. I love the re-runs. As usually, I’m always late to everything. But late or not–I loved the message.

  12. terrio Says:

    IG – You be as bitchy as you want. You’re being bitchy for two! LOL!

    Renee – I hope you feel better soon.

    Marn – I’ve only bought one present and since the recipient is being a PITA, I haven’t decided if I’ll give it to him. Though I have to give him credit, he’s stepped up the making amends this week.

    No tree up. Nothing decorated. No cards sent. No presents bought. Oh yeah, I’m on top of things. *sigh*

  13. Sin Says:

    Who is this Jethro Tull person? I’m rather fond of Josh Groban’s Noel CD. No Tiny Tim impersonations on there either.

    Chance, I find inspiration around here daily and it’s mostly due to the company. LOL

    Alright, mostly the rum.

  14. Sin Says:

    Tiff, I listen to xmas songs all day long in the office too. I find myself bouncing in my seat when Frosty the Snowman comes on. Automatically. I dunno why I do it either. Makes me smile. Must have something to do with childhood. LOL

  15. Sin Says:

    Maggie, it’s so hard to get everyone together on one day. I wish you got to see everyone at the same time. Those moments are precious and unfortunately so few and far between.

  16. Hellion Says:

    IG, I saw this quote from JUNO that sums it up perfectly.

    “The best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person’s still gonna think the sun shines out your a—.” —Juno

    And we all think the sun shines out of your ass, don’t worry!

    Same goes for you, Renee! We love you!

  17. Sin Says:

    Hellie- did you feel the love in the blog? LOL

    I don’t tell you often enough to just sit and write. I mostly steer you off into procrastination land. Hm, I’m not a good writing buddy. This should go on my list for New Years. I must resolve to not be in the clouds and pay more attention to my surroundings.

  18. Sin Says:

    LMAO, Ter, I didn’t remember this blog either. I sorta remember writing it because it was one of those random things that I do and never post but I guess this one made it to the blog. LOL

    Early on in the blogging days, I supposed I was feeling light hearted that day. It is rare because usually I’m like Eeyore on a manic day.

  19. Sin Says:

    Irish! God bless the DH and his faithful Christmas spirit for digging your car out for you and bringing it home and all the wonderful things he does for you and your family! You’re a lucky little wench!

  20. Sin Says:

    Oh Renee! Let’s not be bitchy today! Let’s just pretend to sing Christmas songs and get really snockered up on burners and hoohas.

    I’m sorry you’re under the weather babe. :(

  21. terrio Says:

    Did Sin really just ask who Jethro Tull is? Gah! We’re old.

  22. Sin Says:

    Don’t worry Marn, this is the old me. You don’t have to worry about me breaking out into song and wearing high necked dresses and talking about just a ray of sunshine is all you need to make the sadness go away and all that crap.

    Now I have this need to do something drastic.

    *pondering*

    I dunno if you were blogging with us yet Marn. I can’t remember. I think you were. This is vintage RWR ship. Back when I still had half a soul. LOL

    And when you get all gushy it puts me in the mood to go into the corner and drink. We love you babe!

  23. Sin Says:

    Dude, I know just about everyone else but him. Maybe I know his voice and not his name.

  24. Sin Says:

    That happens to me a lot.

    I should ask for names first.

  25. Sin Says:

    I LOVE Celtic Christmas music! It’s really beautiful and I think it really sets a great tone for Christmas. Especially when it’s snowing outside.

    I think I bummed everyone out today. I’m sorry wenches *group hug*

  26. ReneeLynnScott Says:

    Anyone want a pair of Danes? I’ll warn you they can be most annoying at times, very high maintenance. Oh, I have the mastiff puppy too, always chewing on something, better not let him set paw on ship especially since he drags around tree branches bigger than me.

    Sin, you’re joking right?

    Thanks y’all. At least I’m not luggage for a bambito. Been there, done that four times.

  27. ReneeLynnScott Says:

    I love Celtic music period.

    Renee

  28. Hellion Says:

    *tsk, tsk* Are you saying, Sin, you were happier before you joined this ship?

  29. Sin Says:

    *looking around* Me, joke? There is not a joking bone in my body.

    Okay, what did I do?

  30. Sin Says:

    *blinking* Don’t put words in my mouth when I can’t talk in the first place.

  31. terrio Says:

    Sin – Jethro Tull is NOT a person, it’s a group. An old rock group.

    du du du du duuuuuu du….

  32. terrio Says:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqZmtq5LhFo

  33. ReneeLynnScott Says:

    Ok Terr, how did you do that? Did you just embed the code? Cause, I really wanted to get that song stuck in Chance’s head, you the Take Me On the Floor? Oh, but Chance suggested we make it Take Me on the Deck. Of course we’d need some of those Sunday Hotties to join us.

    Renee

  34. Sin Says:

    Oh seezus, I know them. I’m not THAT young. Yeesh.

  35. terrio Says:

    Renee – I just cut and pasted the url. I have no idea how to embed anything. LOL! I’m sure the Hotties would all volunteer for anything we called “Take Me On The Deck!”

    Sin – YOU’RE the one who asked “Who is HE?” LOL!

  36. Julie Says:

    What the heck is wrong with SIN? She’s all mooshy-gooshy & loovey-dovy-huggy. Makes me so nervous its givin’ me a rash.
    What am I thankful for? Well it’s about zero degrees out and there’s a foot of snow in my driveway. Thank goodness for the furnace and snow blower. So I’d have to say that I’m thankful for Tools. I also thankful for emails about tools. As there is nothing like tool talk to get psyched you up. Or maybe worked up is more accurate? But that’s another story.
    I am also thankful for internet broadband service. Up until a year ago I was running on 26 bps. Talk about feeling “marooned’ on a dessert island.
    I am thankful for my children. My husband. My family. And yes, my friends. Especially my online friends. You are fun, and tolerant, and quite patient with my changing moods. Doesn’t matter if I’m being funny or serious.
    A couple of weeks ago I got a call from an old friend. She said that she was going through some old photos. And she had found a picture of me and my oldest daughter. “It a great picture” she said. “You both look pretty good. Would you like me to send it to you?” “Sure”, I responded. A few days later a card arrived from my friend. Inside was the “good picture’. Quite frankly I was shocked. The picture was taken almost two decades ago. But I looked twenty years older than I do today. And my daughter … dear god she looked terrible. I remember thinking “IF this is what Good looks like, than what the hell did BAD look like?” I think sometimes, especially in these difficult times, that it is important to take a moment to reflect upon our lives. Take a moment to think about the things that you’ve gone through. Think about the experiences, the people, and the things that tried to beat you down. Maybe you got bruised. Or battered. Or broken. But you survived. And you picked up the pieces and moved on.
    So SIN, as strange as it may sound, The Things that I am most thankful for are The Bad Times in my life. Because those are the things that have made me stronger, wiser and more appreciative of life. With out The Bad, I’d never know how Good Today really is.

  37. terrio Says:

    Okay, this blog together with talking to Hellie have shown me I haven’t mustered up any holiday spirit yet. Sooooo, I just changed my radio to Xmas songs.

    My head is now bobbing to Santa Claus is Coming To Town. I hope you all are happy. LOL!

  38. terrio Says:

    Geez, now I think I’m listening to the Jonas Brothers. Someone shoot me.

  39. Sin Says:

    OMG. I want to shoot myself for even reading the comment that you’re listening to the Jonas Brothers.

  40. Sin Says:

    And I tell you, I don’t know the names of people or bands. I think it’s a product of the 70′s and 80′s. There’s nothing left of my brain and never was when I was created. LOL

  41. Sin Says:

    Jules, I’m thankful for you. And random emails where you send me weird songs and wax poetic about retro gear.

  42. Sin Says:

    And you should soak up this mushy-gushy crap from me today because it won’t happen for another year.

  43. Julie Says:

    Ha, you’re like a Dove Bar. A hard coating on the outside. All sweet mushy ice-cream on the inside.

    Just for fun. And yes, I probably have a skewed sense of what fun is, but if you go to Elizabeth Bevarly’s Blog jam you’ll find a post about the friend who sent me the picture under
    “An Evening among Heroes”
    http://bevarly.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2007-08-20T09%3A58%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=12

    And one about the craziness that was my life. I still have that note.
    “Questionable Living Through Chemistry”

    http://bevarly.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-02-18T09%3A26%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=12

  44. Sin Says:

    My slogan as a Dove bar- I like to make people icky on the outside. LMAO

  45. Marnee Jo Says:

    Awh, my dad Loved Jethro Tull. And Aqualung is a great song.

    Sin, I can’t remember names of groups either, hon. Is ok. I can sing when they come on the radio.

    And who mentioned the Jonas Brothers? I can’t understand the fascination. They aren’t even a fraction as attractive as the New kids were….

  46. terrio Says:

    *^5s Marn on NKOTB*

    Sin – I know it’s not for the Dove Bar but I keep hearing that slogan “How many licks does it take….”

    LOL!

    Julie – We LOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEESSSSS you.

  47. 2nd Chance Says:

    Oh, my heart! Sin didn’t know who Jethro Tull was??? That is just so…sad. And I feel…so old. They did a great Christmas album. Solstice Bells, absolute kick ass holiday song that just melts me pagan heart…

    Ever notice how great rewrites come at bedtime, when in the shower? I really need more sleep…

  48. 2nd Chance Says:

    Wow, I just clicked on the Tull you tube link. Man, Ian has aged nicely. I like him better now, with the balding head and the sharp eyes. But on concert, by the time he hits California, his voice is fading…just growing old. (His docs say nothing desperate wrong.) But then again, he plays more flute that way! Ta da!
    Saw him do an acoustic set in Berkeley once, just intense…

  49. terrio Says:

    I didn’t mean to imply I in any way like Jethro Tull. Can’t stand them actually. LOL! I’m more a hairband kind of girl.

  50. island girl Says:

    *looking at my muli (butt)*

    I’m gonna paint me a sun instead of the word pink on my sweats! Thanks, Hellion! As always, it’s warming to the soul.

    Terri, back away from the Jonas Brothers–I’d rather you and the my children grab the Celtic music.

    Oh, I love Celtic–but when one is pregnant–umm…I don’t want to feel like I’m running up hill. I don’t even know why I feel that listening to Celtic–boy what a work out!

  51. Julie Says:

    Terri, LOL on “How many licks does it take….”
    I Had actually thought about calling SIN a Tootsie Pop. But Even I have some lines that I try not to cross!

  52. Sin Says:

    *singing* How many licks does it take to get to the center of a – ooh ooh- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPWmcWS5PvQ

  53. terrio Says:

    Damn, YouTube won’t let me watch that one without signing in. And I can’t remember my sign in over there. Stupid YouTube…..

  54. 2nd Chance Says:

    Sin, if you succeed in lodging another bit of musical nonsense in my skull… I will have to kill you. Or worse.

    Oh, Terrio! A little harsh…can’t stand them? None of it? They do some lovely ballads… Fire At Midnight is a sweet love song… Life’s A Love Song…? Skating Away (On the Thin Ice of a New Day)…?

    Let me entice you…to reconsider!

  55. Sin Says:

    Look for – Lil Kim- How Many Licks.

    That should tell you exactly the content of the video and song. LOL

  56. Sin Says:

    Chance- we can have a duel on the deck!

    The ninja vs pirate! It has to be filmed for Youtube!

  57. terrio Says:

    L’il Kim? ‘Nuff said. LOL!

    Chance – Tull was never my cup of tea. And other than Aqualung, I wouldn’t know anything else. But if I ever have some time (and get the volume control fixed on my dratted laptop) I promise to check out other stuff on YouTube to see if I change my mind.

  58. 2nd Chance Says:

    Alas, most on YouTube is the harder stuff. But I think Bouree is on, try that one. Lovely flute work…

    Sin, we aint’ fightin’ if we can work it out. I know Cap’n Hellion don’t want more broken crockery scatter’d ’bout the deck. Only fair ta let ya know. I cheat.

  59. terrio Says:

    I found the video. I….had no idea.

  60. terrio Says:

    I’m selling tickets for this one.

    Who wants to put their money on the Ninja? Who thinks the bartender can take her?

    *walks around collecting money*

  61. 2nd Chance Says:

    He’s a sweet flute player, ain’t he? Trust me, that’s just one of his sweeter bits. Not all are as heavy handed nasty as Aqualung… Tho he do like the nasty…one a’ the things I love about Ian…

    Can I get some rules on this duel? She can’t sing some ditty ta distract me! Ninja’s fight silent, don’t they?

  62. Sin Says:

    I know you cheat. Yer a pirate.

  63. Sin Says:

    *sharpening flying stars*

    I’ll fight silent if you wish.

  64. 2nd Chance Says:

    HA! Anyone really think Sin can be silent?

  65. Sin Says:

    *g*

    I’m going to not comment to that.

    *biting lip*

  66. 2nd Chance Says:

    Uh huh… *giggle*

    Want a hooha? Extra glitter?

  67. 2nd Chance Says:

    New drink! Silent as Sin!

    Wait, do I have enough rum for that? Is there enough rum for that?

  68. Sin Says:

    No fighting! Let’s get drunk!

  69. Sin Says:

    I will double fist the silent as sin.

  70. 2nd Chance Says:

    Cheers! Sorry, Terrio, give the money back!

    *Clanking tankards with Sin, softly singing… Skating away, skating awa-ay! Skating away…on the thin ice of a new da-a-a-a-ay!

  71. Hellion Says:

    Terri’s a pirate–do you really think she’s going to GIVE the money back? What a joke!

  72. Sin Says:

    I’m thinking I should get a profit of that monies.

  73. ReneeLynnScott Says:

    I lay down to rest and I come back to all kinds of…of… *rolls eyes* Why do I always miss the fun?

    Renee

  74. 2nd Chance Says:

    Sin, we’ll get the monies outta her! Come on crew! She’s got yer treasure!

    Wait, she did admit Jethro Tull isn’t all nasty headbanging rollicking stuff… Hell, let ‘er keep it. And buy some of the mellow Tull!

  75. 2nd Chance Says:

    Pirates, I don’t know how to upload this… But if this works… go check out Shanty of the Bells…
    http://www.myspace.com/margotproductions

    Tho, all be yarned…it can stick in her head! But it be a pirate’s carol!

  76. terrio Says:

    Just to clear this up, I found the video of L’il Kim. LOL! It left me speechless. In awe. It was like the filthiest erotica book put to music. LOL! It’s great!

    Money? What money? I don’t know what y’all are talking about.

  77. Davian Kent Says:

    i lovet his so much!

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