elisabeth

Right on ctricat, chiropratics, reflexology and kenisiology are bullshit. I Have been a martial arts person for almost 25 years, mixing elements of Yoga, Qi Gong, and Chinese herbalism. The unifying factor of these practices is an energy theory that ties into a "state of mind." While I have found that the herbs are for the most part a "shot in the dark" the focus of meditation in martial arts, Yoga, and Qi Gong have realistic and valid results. Likewise, Qi Gong and it's energy theories are one of the only "alternative practices" supported by western clinical research.

Hello....It's me Libby, Im working on a set. As soon as Ive got it, Ill email it to missy? I am willing to drive to Portland too...btw. Hope all is well...

I keep hearing the Rasmus on the radio when Im in the shower. I hate that In The Shadows song so much, but it's catchy

Funny that you live in Los Angeles...As for the TV thing, check my Profile for "favorite TV shows"

Pretty pic, Bad word. Explain to me how something like that works(?) I understand that it's that you get no joy out of what many others would consider fun or pleasurable, but is it just a empty feeling? Disinterested? Bored?

Personally I think your just a big whiney. It is, quite literally, all in your head.

SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

life is confusing as hell. sometimes i don't think it's about anything. i think about it too much, trying to make sense of it. does it get me anywhere? i'm not sure. it's difficult to tell. is there a satisfying endpoint? is it finding contentedness and tranquility? or are those things only ever brief and fleeting?

sometimes i think the best advice comes from Monty Python: "Life's a piece of shit, when you look at it. Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true. You'll see it's all a show, keep them laughing as you go, just remember that the last laugh is on you."

Haha, unfortunately the credit has to go to James_. Like I said, I was only ripping off what he said to make a cheap gag about the transitory nature of the English summertime

The brain never shuts up when you want some rest.

I read back in your journal about the strange things we believe as children.

Someone told me about a new world coming into existence every time we make a decision. Hundreds upon thousands upon millions of universes created every day just because someone decides to use exact change instead of getting coins back or other such mundane events.

I've always wanted to meet other versions of myself, to see how certain decisions played out.

Oh, and your lip piercing is nice, I like your current look, well as current as in the picture.

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books! fucking hundreds of them!! i have an insatiable lust for books... it's quite a common thing, i'm told, but it seems terribly odd all the same for the moment i work in a library too, so you have not only what i've bought, but piles and piles of borrowed books everywhere, on every imaginable subject.

i really do just want to eat books.

not quite sure if this counts, but i really wish that i'd collected more 'Kodak moments'. all the photographs i didn't take... i've a feeling i might be regretting that some day.

p.s. i love your new pic, too, by the way

Bleh, yeah body work is no fun. If you're interested, there are alot of places that sell new body panels for relatively cheap(not to mention junkyarding), and its usually not to difficult to replace those, unless there is some kind of frame damage behind that. Really, unless the frame or major structure is damaged, it shouldnt need a body shop. A drill, a hammer, a little sanding, and a can of paint will work wonders.

AC however, is *always* a bitch. 9/10 times its cheaper, and way easier to replace the whole compressor assembly than to try and get it repaired. Also a good think to junkyard for.

Check VW Vortex, its one of the largest VW sites on the internet, and there's a million people who know more than I do, not to mention just a cool place to hang out. The forums are really helpful for stuff like this.

The reman axles are available from a wide variety of sources. I use Pep Boys' house brand at my shop, and have had no problems with them so far, having installed perhaps 150 complete axle assemblies in 6 years.
They run about $75 per side (driver's or passenger's side) retail, plus a refundable core charge. You will likely need a "triple-square" bit to install them, also available from Pep boys (Lisle brand) or maybe Sears. A service manual and floor jack is a must, along with a suitable sized axle nut socket and 1/2" dr breaker bar and assorted hand tools like sockets and ratchets.
It is possible to do it yourself, in the driveway although it isn't fun.

- S.

PS - That's one helluva profile pic you have there.

its been a long time since ive been able to stop by and read your journal...so hi, hows it going?..

not sure what that dream would mean...but it sounds strangely familar...

I believed that King Kong was on public display where/when I lived in Fort Sill. The feeling is so vivid, even to this day, that it's hard to fathom.

If I had a doopleganger, about the only thing I'd be curious about was whether or not he had a nickname.

yer more than welcome for the link. i can't remember how i came across it, but i tucked it away knowing it'd be good to go back to from time to time.

i once read a short story with a similar theme of talent being used by others... it was kind of a supernatural theme, as the character with the talent could fix anything and bring it back to "life"... in the end, everyone has abused him and his gift to the point of where he is "useless"... it kind of a cynical story.

You are definitely right. I went to the doctor today and have a referral for a pelvic scan.
As for seeing someone I wish I hadn't, I honestly can't remember.

I haven't had that happen to me yet...but you have alot of strong feelings about this person good for you not going to his wedding. And he even asked about you that tops it off....Man that is funny...

the Orb at Coachella about three years ago...it was pretty amazing until the coachella people shut them down cause they suck

James Brown was like, woah
Not in that crazy emotional way, but still wow.

The last crazy emotional gig I went to was a tribute gig for my friend who was murdered, it was on her birthday, to raise money for her headstone 2 and a half years after she died.

Probably not quite what you mean though.

My posts are sincere!

Thanks for the comment. This particular boy would never pick out my clothes for me and all that stuff. That's what the last one did. This one actually likes ME. But I'm playing much harder to get these days. Vulnerability sucks my ass, and I'm never letting anything like what happened last time happen to me ever again.

i tend to ask myself,"what in the hell are you doing?" a lot.

i get tired of asking...

myself ? is not as good as yourself .