The Life of a Southern Girl

But, that's OK. I'll just get them fixed.

I will do this because I believe that it is better to see the good in people and suffer periodic disappointments than to be jaded. I know a hand-full of jaded people. They ARE NOT happy people. They walk around with this black cloud over their heads saying, "Yeah, I saw that comin'", "I knew that wouldn't turn out well". The jaded people end up missing all the good stuff. They are so fixated on a bad outcome; they don't notice when things turn out well.

I will never be that person. Even if it means me getting my heart broken every now and then.

And, Tiger Woods DID break my heart.

I am not a golfer and only started following the sport when Tiger broke onto the scene. I remember watching him put the green jacket on in '97. And, I don't know anyone that didn't shed a tear when he dedicated his win in the 2006 Open Championship to his father who had recently passed away.

Let me say at this point that I am not completely naive. I am a football fan. I have watched countless athletes go down in shame. People that have more talent & more opportunity than 99% of the world population piss it all away on stupid shit. I know it happens.

But, Tiger was different in my eyes. Maybe it was because he was a pro in a "gentleman's sport"? I don't know. I was happy when he married. I was happy when their kids were born. All the time I was thinking, "Wow! I bet his Dad is so proud!!".

Well, his Dad isn't proud now. And even though Tiger hasn't admitted to anything in particular; we're not stupid.

Bummer.....

peace,
Scarlett

Image borrowed from Lola's

Cartoon from XKCD

Central Park in fall, how you tore your dress, what a mess, I confess, that's not all."

If the Yankees win tonight; I am blocking the entire 2009 MLB season out of my head. Really. It will be like it never happened.

But, this is the man I'm lovin' today! Thank you, Chase, for the 2 Homers against the Yankees!! You Rock!!!

Ok...I'm going through my Junk Drawer. Ticket stubs...

KISS...1976...$6.50
Eagles...1978...$7.50
Aerosmith...1977...$7.50
Emerson, Lake, & Palmer....1978...$8.50
AC/DC....1980...$10.50
Foghat...1979...Final Tour..$10.50
Foghat...1980...Second Final Tour...$12.00 Ha!
Fleetwood Mac...1988(?)...$19.00

Grateful Dead...1983...Halloween...$16.00

Dave Matthews....2009....$75.00

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So, I've been to alot of shows. The ones I listed are just the first stubs I put my hands on. I may have the years wrong on a couple just cause I can't read it. It amazes me that shows are just so freakin' expensive now. But, I'll pay it to see the bands I love. Yes....I'm the sucker...

I, in no way, shape or form; condone the use of drugs. I also do not condone the negligence of children. Or the molestation of Superman Action Figures. With all that being said: This video is Freakin' Funny!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEEwGZixc6Y

God of Athletics, what have I done to piss you off? And what do I have to do to get back in your good graces? My beloved Sox went into the bottom of the 9th today up by 2 and still managed to lose to the Angels. My Ravens lost to the Bengals. My Clemson Tigers are 2-3. And my fantasy team (which looks good on paper) sucks!!

Seriously, Dude! You gotta give me SOMETHING!!

I KNOW!! You could let the Angels sweep the Yankees!! Yeah! That's it! That would make up for part of the disappointment you have caused me.

We'll talk about the Ravens & Tigers later. And we WILL talk about it!

Your most humble servant,
Scarlett

Roger the Shrubber: Are you saying Ni to that old woman?

King Arthur: Um, yes.

Roger the Shrubber: Oh, what sad times are these when passing ruffians can say Ni at will to old ladies. There is a pestilence upon this land, nothing is sacred. Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history.

King Arthur: Did you say shrubberies?

Roger the Shrubber: Yes, shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Roger the Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.