my ticket to big money - finally!

got this email tonight:



FROM MR. DOM CELLE
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
BANK OF SCOTLAND
UNITED KINGDOM
CONTACT.
Dear sir,

PLEASE, TREAT THIS PROPOSAL AS TOP SECRET.

IN ORDER TO TRANSFER OUT (15,000,000.00) ( FIFTEEN-MILLION POUNDS STERLINGS) FROM OUR BANK HERE IN LONDON. I HAVE THE COURAGE TO LOOK FOR A RELIABLE AND HONEST PERSONWHO WILL BE CAPABLE FOR THIS IMPORTANT BUSINESS TRANSACTION,
BELIEVING THAT YOU WILL NEVER LET ME DOWN EITHER NOW OR IN FUTURE.

THE OWNER OF THIS ACCOUNT IS MR JOHN HUGHES A FOREIGNER AND THE MANAGER OF PETROL CHEMICAL SERVICE HERE IN LONDON,A CHEMICAL ENGINEER BY PROFFESSIONAND HE DIED SINCE 1995.THE ACCOUNT HAS NO OTHER BENEFICIARY AND MY INVESTIGATION PROVED TO ME AS WELL THAT HIS COMPANY DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ACCOUNT AND THE AMOUNT INVOLVED IS (15,000,000.00)POUNDS STERLINGS.

I WANT TO TRANSFER THIS MONEY INTO A SAFE FOREIGN ACCOUNT ABROAD BUT I
DON'TKNOW ANY FOREIGNER,I KNOW THAT THIS MESSAGE WILL COME TO YOU AS A
SURPRISE AS WE DON'T KNOW OUR SELF BEFORE,BUT BE SURE THAT IT IS REAL AND A GENUINE BUSINESS.I BELIEVE IN GOD THAT YOU WILL NEVER LET ME DOWN IN THIS INVESTMENT.

YOUR FULL CONTACT PHONE AND FAX NUMBER NAME WILL BE NECESSARY FOR THIS EFFECT.

HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU IMMEDIATELY.

THANKS

MR. DOM CELLE

Bad Case of the Mondays

It's been an interesting year so far. Today is the first day of spring, and the sun is out. What's there to complain about? I (still) don't have a job! I've been looking since January, and it's been frustrating. Of course, I've been more picky about what jobs I've been applying for. I've been looking for positions at non-profits, but it seems like you really have to know someone to get the job. Have I mentioned it's been frustrating. I haven't had such a hard time looking for a job since after college. Guess the time off travelling is biting me in the ass now.

I still wouldn't trade those adventures for any job in the world. I believe the time off has made me better appreciate what life really has to offer. Who needs a McMansion, a new car, a pedigree pet, awesome vacations at megaresorts? Give a roadmap and guidebook, my best friend/husband, and a mode of transportation -- and I'll show you how to have a fun time.

The Cat's Meow

Wouldn't life be great if you can be a cat in human form? The only decisions to be made is when to eat, sleep, do my business, where's the warmest spot that I can lay down for hours on end, who's going to scratch under my chin, give me a nice brushing, etc. The best part is NO guilt for feeling like a lazy bone. What a life!

Don't Forget...

When did I become a list maker? I always have a list going -- grocery, reading list, Netflix, workout, etc. Guess it's a sign of getting older; don't want to forget anything before and after it's happened.

To Do:
- Love life, including oneself, Jim, Fred, friends and family

Did I forget anything?

2 More Days

It's been five days since Jim left for Ireland, and I'm missing him terribly. I really can't complain too much since Fred's been good about keeping me company. He's been a good boy, especially when I feed him when it's time. It's been real sunny for the past few days. Fred's taken to sleeping in the patches of sunlight coming through the living room and kitchen.

This past Saturday, I volunteered for the first time with SeattleWorks. SeattleWorks post a calendar of volunteer opportunities. I opted to volunteer at the SmartGirls conference at Seattle University. It was an all-day conference for middle school girls to take courses in science and math. Sounded like a great thing, but it turned out that the volunteers were left to ask as hallway monitors to help girls find their next class and lunch room monitor. Not too exciting... I'll give it a few more tries before I make up my mind.

Whoop That Trick!

Best song to ever win an Oscar. Love the song. Feel free to sing along.

You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't knowin)
When he tryin to get this money for the rent (you ain't knowin)
For the Cadillacs and gas money spent (you ain't knowin)
[1] Because a whole lot of bitches talkin shit (you ain't knowin)
[2] Will have a whole lot of bitches talkin shit (you ain't knowin)

In my eyes I done seen some crazy thangs in the streets
Gotta couple hoes workin on the changes for me
But I gotta keep my game tight like Kobe on game night
Like takin from a ho don't know no better, I know that ain't right
Done seen people killed, done seen people deal
Done seen people live in poverty with no meals
It's fucked up where I live, but that's just how it is
It might be new to you, but it's been like this for years
It's blood sweat and tears when it come down to this shit
I'm tryin to get rich 'fore I leave up out this bitch
I'm tryin to have thangs but it's hard fo' a pimp
But I'm prayin and I'm hopin to God I don't slip, yeah

[Chorus]

Man it seems like I'm duckin dodgin bullets everyday
Niggaz hatin on me cause I got, hoes on the tray
But I gotta stay paid, gotta stay above water
Couldn't keep up with my hoes, that's when shit got harder
North Memphis where I'm from, I'm 7th Street bound
Where niggaz all the time end up lost and never found
Man these girls think we prove thangs, leave a big head
They come hopin every night, they don't end up bein dead
Wait I got a snow bunny, and a black girl too
You pay the right price and they'll both do you
That's the way the game goes, gotta keep it strictly pimpin
Gotta have my hustle tight, makin change off these women, yeah


Hope this'll get people to watch the movie Hustle & Flow. Great movie!

Another sunny day in Ballard

I can't believe how sunny it's been. It's not as warm as I hope, but it's not raining. I bought some new plants yesterday, and I want to get them into the ground or pot before it rains (which it's supposed to do starting Saturday).

We just heard from Denise that there's a job opening in NYC. She's very excited about it and so are Jim and I. We're keeping our fingers crossed for her. Let's just hope she gets paid what's she's worth.

Ash Wednesday

Hmm, what to do today? It's nice and sunny; the local weather predicted rain for the week. Guess they're wrong (as usual).

Do you think they would put ash on Fred's forehead if we brought him to church? Will he go to limbo if he dies?

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Originally uploaded by iheartfred.

Here's the big guy himself -- living the life

Day 59 of 2006

It's Mardi Gras today. I've never been to New Orleans or Rio to celebrate the day. Frankly I'm alittle afraid of the craziness, but I've never heard anyone complaining of having a bad time. Maybe one day I'll make it there.