[Raychel's Blog]
just herelookin for help
2008-01-15
in regards to playstaion 1... does anyone have any good game suggestions?
i realize playstaion 1 is kinda old but its new to me..so any help is appreciated
need pc help
2007-11-26
I need anyone's suggestions for purchasing a new PC...what kind should I get?
I need it for my small business..and also enjoy manipulating pics..and downloading music..
any help out there???
breast cancer
2007-09-14
does anyone know or have breast cancer...i really need someone to talk to ......
just curious ..please respond
2007-08-07
how do u feel about pitbulls? do u think they r getting a bad rap?happy to be back
2007-08-04
HELLO ALL!
I took a short break but happy to be back...fill me in on all I have missed!!!!
been missin olivia and barnabus alot!!! Hope everyone is well.....get in touch!!!!
HUGS!
DOGSITE URL
2007-07-07
THE URL FOR THE DOG SITE IS
REPOST..4 DOG LOVERS!
2007-07-07
I POSTED A BLOG BUT NO RESPONSES...I CANT BELIEVE NO ONE WANTS A FREE PHOTOBOOK OF THEIR DOG...SO HERE IS A REPOST...
I RECENTLY JOINED A KEWL DOG SITE .. IT HAS EVERYTHING! DOG INFO,CLUBS,FORUMS,IMS ..ETC...
ALSO ONCE YOU JOIN YOU CAN GET A FREE PHOTBOOK OF YOUR PETFROM SHUTTERFLY! I JUST ORDERED MINE...
PLEASE MSG ME IF U WANT THESE URLS!!!!
ANY DOG LOVERS OUT THERE????
2007-07-05
I RECENTLY JOINED A KEWL DOG SITE .. IT HAS EVERYTHING!
ALSO ONCE YOU JOIN YOU CAN GET A FREE PHOTBOOK OF YOUR PETFROM SHUTTERFLY! I JUST ORDERED MINE...
PLEASE MSG ME IF U WANT THESE URLS!!!!
pet friendly hotels?
2007-06-28
DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY PET FRIENDLY HOTEL WEBSITES? OR R U A GOLD AAA MEMBER? I KNOW AAA GOLD MEMBERS CAN REQUEST AN INFO BOOK FOR FREE..
PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY DETAILS ON HOTELS THAT ACCEPT PETS FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA..
THANKS SOOOOO MUCH
a poem
2007-05-31
A POEM BY EMILY DICKINSON
CRUMBLING IS NOT AN INSTANT'S ACT
A FUNDAMENTAL PAUSE
DILAPIDATION'S PROCESSES
ARE ORGANIZED DECAYS
TIS FIRST A COBWEB ON THE SOUL
A CUTICLE OF DUST
A BORER IN THE AAXIS
AN ELEMENTAL RUST
RUIN IS FORMAL-DEVIL'S WORK
CONSECUTIVE AND SLOW
FAIL IN AN INSTANT NO MAN DID
SLIPPING - IS CRASH'S LAW
kewl site check it out
2007-05-21
all about urban legends
http://snopes.com/info/top25uls.asp
do ppl take depression lightly???
2007-05-19
I had someone say the most idiotic statement to me today..
to share some about this topic.... my openness in suffering from depression. It was just one of many I've heard over the years. I won't name names or repeat the statement to protect the uninformed, but instead I decided to make this post hoping that maybe some minds will open and possibly I could help to clarify some misunderstandings.
Depression 1st and foremost is a medical condition, it's no different then someone having a heart defect, asthma, or even diabetes.
2nd Depression comes in many forms and levels of severity.
3rd Depression does not make someone unstable or crazy.
Depression is simply caused by a lack of certain chemicals in ones brain that are needed to produce feelings of contentment and happiness. This lack of chemicals can be caused by life events such as a death of a loved one or in my case, by my brain's inability to regulate their natural production.
For me personally, depression is/works a lot like a light switch, it just switches on or off, basically my brain just stops and then some time later on, starts again producing chemicals.
The best way I can describe my depression is to have you think of someone in your life, very close to you that has passed away, now think about how much pain you went through and how you eventually where able to grieve through the loss and come out the other side. Depression for me is like having someone flip a switch and all that pain (the same you felt dealing with your loved ones death) hit me all at once. The hardest part is that unlike your dealing with the death, I have no death or any other event to grieve through, I'm unable to ever get through to the other side.
For the most part I can feel in coming on, little hints start pooping up in my mood and personality prier (some times just minuets and sometimes weeks before) I watch for these signs and so do those that are close to me, they can be the only warning we/I get before the tsunami hits.
Suicide is a side effect of depression (meaning it's caused by it), when the pain is so great (and again remember there is no cause to grieve through) it's just there and it's killing you.
Think of it this way; you have just gone without water for days and your trapped in a hot inhospitable desert. Now imagine someone offers you a glass of ice-cold crystal clear water, all you can drink. Would you want it, wouldn't you do almost anything to get it? That's as close to being able to explain it as I can get. It's like every cell in your being is screaming for that glass of water (to end life). It's a very hard desire to fight and one so far, I have been very lucky in battling.
I have come very close several times (just stopping before the act) and once on Dec 05 1998 went through with it. That night I took 60 Tylenol PMs and 30 Benadryl. I woke up the next day in ICU with 4 IVs and a feeding tube in me. It took 4 days before I had the strength to lift my head up off the pillow.
I now know suicide is never the answer, I was totally blown away by how many people I hurt in making the attempt. But I do feel it's important to explain why I chose to attempt it and still fight the desire nearly every day. It's kind of like being an alcoholic, every day you fight temptation trying to stay sober, of in my case to stay alive.
So again;
Depression is a lot like Diabetes; both are caused by the body's inability to regulate its needed chemicals.
Depression is not like Diabetes because people except diabetes as a medical condition and aren't afraid of it or the people dealing with it. They simple understand it's a condition that the person is living with, is taking medication for, and that it doesn't keep the person from being able to live a close to normal life.
So to my person today with the idiotic statement, Depression is my cross to bear in this life, and people like you are the stones I have to carry my cross over and through. It's a burden I have excepted (hence the fact I'm still alive). I just pray for you that my burden never becomes yours and that your eyes and heart will open someday, seeing people for the soul that lies within them and not just for the defects they suffer from.
please sign this petition
2007-05-14
Its Pitbulls today ..then what breed will be next?
Petition against Pit bull ban and Breed Specific laws in Massachusetts
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/199597800?ltl=1179206004
apology
2007-05-14
I want to aplogize for my last blog.
I know there are tons of really good people here and I hope I didn't offend anyone. I wasjust venting ...and it seems my anger got the best of me!
And now all that negativity is out of me.. and I do feel better..
So I just wanted to say thank you to my friends here.. and let you know I appreciate all of you!!
not true friends here
2007-05-10
2 faced people
Its been brought to my attention that someone I once considered a friend has driven a knife deep into my back, this time there's no forgiveness. Karma will once again get my revenge for me. I do not have hatred running through my viens, only pity and sadness. It is a pity that someone can be so unhappy in their own life, that they need to start trouble in other peoples lives.
-People who gossip give themselves away. They tell how they truly feel about someone, but tell everyone BUT them.
2-People who gossip don't want to know the truth. If they did they would ask the one involved.
3-People who gossip believe lies, WANT to believe lies, and persuade others to believe lies.
4-Gossip is censorship and gross injustice. The one involved has no right to defend him/herself. Gossip is a Kangaroo Court.
5-People who gossip deceive themselves. They deny it is gossip by calling it by something else to justify it.
6-Gossip is conspiracy. "A plot by two or more people against..."
7-Gossip doesn't want to know "The rest of the story."
8-Because of judgmental attitudes, the one who gossips will avoid and alienate the subject of the gossip, believing lies. Usually, how much they gossip is proportional to how much they avoid them.
9-The one hearing the lie, then finding out the truth later on - will continue to cling to the original story, and will wind up still avoiding the one involved, since it's too humiliating to admit they were wrong. Subsequently, the subject of the gossip is the one who suffers alienation.
the kewlest new site
2007-05-10
The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is a collaborative global project designed to catalog the complete proteome of every living species in a flexible reference ...http://www.ngbw.org/eol/index.html
Legendary pioneer of jazz..dies
2007-05-07
Veteran clarinetist Alvin Batiste passed away in his sleep early Sunday morning.
Mr. Batiste was born in New Orleans in 1932. He was first introduced to the clarinet by his father, who played traditional jazz. Mr. Batiste's modern approach to the instrument was formed in part by listening to Charlie Parker albums.
He composed orchestral works and three operas, as well as the textbook "The Root Progression System." He toured with or wrote songs for Ray Charles, Billy Cobham and Cannonball Adderley, among many others
he will be greatly missed.
why blog
2007-05-05
I used to blog a lot more than I do now. I was unemployed and had a lot of free time. Now that I have a job and a house and other committments, I had to ask myself why should I continue blogging? Is it worth the time it takes? The answer I came up with was a resounding YES.
Why do I blog? When I first started blogging, I thought it would be great practice for "the real thing" (in other words: publishing). My husband had bugged me for a while about starting a blog; I guess since I'm so opinionated, he thought it would be a good medium for me. Maybe he just thought I'd stop bugging him about all of it ..
Since then, my reasons for blogging have changed a bit. When I realized that people were actually reading what I wrote, and that they found it helpful, I made a conscious attempt to make my blogging more useful. What have I learned and experienced that other people might find useful? What software could I try out that people would find helpful to learn about? It's a great feeling to know that people have gotten something out of my blog. And now I don't see it as preparation for the real thing ..
So the question isn't really why would I want to blog - it's why wouldn't I blog?
back from vacation
2007-05-02
some things about our Miami vacation.
I got a great tan! Well at least the start of a base.. takes me the whole summer to acheive something substantial.
I got lots of rest & relaxation and I didn't touch a computer for 8 days.
We visited the tattoo shop from the show "Miami Ink" Everyone in there were just nice as pie!!
My digital camera got ruined at the beach and it's a piece of junk now.
Now I'm shopping for a new one any suggestions out there.???
We stayed on the beach from morning to night. The weather was perfect
The best thing about our beach vacation was that I got to take a much needed respite from the real world,
and most of all the great memories we brought home with us.....I LOVE TIME with my family.
regret
2007-04-13
Recently I was trying to help someone and in the process..just messed things up. I feel awful. My nerves have the best of me. I am shaking like a leaf. I should have stayed out of it.
I will not get involved ever...
no offense
2007-04-07
Someone commented that the term "slave tunnels" might be interpreted to some as a derogatory or offensive term..in my last post of ghost story.
I meant no disrespect to anyone. Perhaps underground railroad would havebeen a more politically correct term. So please pardon my use of words.
bible??
2007-04-01
I am giving a bible as a gift to a young person I know.. Does anyone know of any inprint that are an easy read.. you know.. no old english..
I want this person to enjoy it and find it easy to read.. any suggestion would be appreciated!!
theme creator
2007-03-30
ANYONE create desktop themes.. or know of any free theme creators?????dreams
2007-03-30
Last night .. I dreamt about................SNAKES!!
All I can remember is a very large white snake .. climbing up a side of a house...A bit odd..
I was curious as to what it meant.. so I found a dream analyzing site...Any one else care to share any dreams??
maybe I should start writing them down. I usually can remember someparts.
Here's what I found...
Snakes
dream interpretation
meaning of dream
In some cultures snakes are highly regarded and symbolize the ability to transcend into higher levels of consciousness or into areas of knowledge that exist outside perceived time and space. In the pre-Christian days, snakes were considered symbols of fertility, healing, and nurturing (the healing serpent representing a god). Post Adam and Eve, snakes are often considered symbols of temptation and evil, anger, and envy. Snakes emerging out of the ground may represent your unconscious or repressed materials coming to your conscious mind. Freud thought that the snake was a phallic symbol. It is amazing how many people have snake dreams! Most snake dreams seem to be disturbing and they leave the dreamer feeling anxious and afraid. There are no simple interpretations to the snake dreams. Each dreamer must consider their own situation and all of the details of the dream. Sometimes snakes may be phallic symbols and other times they represent negativity in our lives that hampers our progress and constantly threatens us. In the long run the snake may be a positive symbol; it may represent difficulties that lead us to the center of personality and result in feelings of completeness.
complaint free world
2007-03-27
I think the pastor has the right idea.. to order a free complaint free bracelet go to
http://acomplaintfreeworld.fobby.net/Complaint_Free_Bracelet_Order_Form.php
he was on Oprah today
ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN
2007-03-27
- Share everything.
- Play fair.
- Don't hit people.
- Put things back where you found them.
- Clean up your own mess.
- Don't take things that aren't yours.
- Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody.
- Wash your hands before you eat.
- Flush.
- Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
- Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.
- Take a nap every afternoon.
- When you go out in the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together.
- Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that.
- Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup - they all die. So do we.
- And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books and the first word you learned - the biggest word of all - LOOK.
Take any one of those items and extrapolate it into sophisticated adult terms and apply it to your family life or your work or government or your world and it holds true and clear and firm. Think what a better world it would be if we all - the whole world - had cookies and milk at about 3 o'clock in the afternoon and then lay down with our blankies for a nap. Or if all governments had as a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess.
And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out in the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.
SOME PEOPLE OFTEN FORGET THESE RULES LATER IN LIFE.. MAYBE WE SHOULD TAKE THE TIME TO STOP.. AND REMEMBER.
accents
2007-03-27
What is it with accents?
And why do women fall for a foriegn accents so easily? Is it only women or do men fall subject to this theory too? Is it just in the different sounds of the words? The words meaning never changes...so what makes it sound more appealing from a person with a different accent than ourselves? Recently I noticed myself caught up in listening to a new co-worker talk and it wasn't the subject matter I seemed to be interested in...jit was just hearing how the words sounded...*smile*
pics anyone?
2007-03-24
I decided to add some of my original photgraphy work...would luv some feedback..
cya
raychel
garden
2007-03-24
Anyone planning a garden this year..? I want to grow u small veggie and herb garden .. dont know where to start... help !!
what do I need to do to the ground before I can plan to reep from the soil?
where new words come from
2007-03-22
from www.dictionary.com
Where do new words come from?
Speakers do not confine themselves to existing, conventional units when using the English language; to express their exact meaning in a given context, they take advantage of the wide range of creative resources provided by the language. Many of these creations become more frequent and conventionalized over time. These new words and new senses of words show up in lexicographers' citation files and in electronic corpora (collections of writing and speech) that dictionary editors use as their data for determining dictionary inclusion. There are six ways new words are created according to John Algeo, a leading researcher of new words: 1) Combining - such as making compounds, adding affixes, 2) Shifting of meaning - old words with new meanings, 3) Shortening - abbreviations or acronyms, 4) Blending - combining parts of words to make new words, 5) Borrowing - words incorporated from other languages, and 6) Creating - making up words that have no connection to existing words. When new words succeed it may be because they have filled a gap in our vocabulary, or give an additional perspective to something familiar. But whether a new word survives and flourishes does not depend on whether it fills a perceived gap in the vocabulary and not even on whether it is useful. Rather, it depends on whether it "clicks" with speakers and writers of the language. A dictionary records new words; it is not their source. If dictionaries introduced new words, no one would know they were there! People invent new words and if they succeed, dictionary editors will then include them. We do learn new words from dictionaries, but they are words that are already established in the vocabulary. They may be new to you, but not to English. As far as a new word's inclusion in a dictionary, the lexicographers involved must determine whether a new word is a serious candidate for the dictionary and a place in our permanent vocabulary. Often this is based on the lexicographers' experience and knowledge, as there is no guarantee of a word's continued popularity in our extremely fast-changing world. In general, lexicographers base decisions on the collected citation file and corpus - for determining both what new words and new senses mean, but also for evidence that they are used with enough frequency to warrant inclusion in a dictionary. Dictionary editors often err on the side of including the latest words because it is a selling point for a dictionary's marketing department. If these new words actually die out, they can be weeded from the next edition of the dictionary.
I am slowly
2007-03-22
Slowly getting to know my way around here.:)
Thank you to all who have tried to help me navigate this site.
It's gonna take me a while to read the bloggs and comment .please be patient with me.
Hope to write some posts tomorrow.
later..raychel
TELL me please
2007-03-22
HOW do you get people to talk tou you here??? Are there back chat rooms ..am I missing something?formerly rachael24 still a newbie!
2007-03-22
Hello everyone...
I am Rachael, I am 39 yrs young and live in NH. I hope this blogging site is a good one, and I hope to make lots of new friends here...
I had to relog all new information ..so this is my new site.. I hope this site isn't full of bugs or virus' ..has anyone had any problems here?
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