Random Chat... What's going on with you?

[Tellulah]

Powerful, beautiful and tragic photo, Lisa!

[Regina]

That picture is both sad and beautiful - Tellulah captured it perfect. Wow Lisa.

[Regina]

I am heading here for camping tomorrow -- for the week:






It is the Kettle Moraine North Forest in Wisconsin. It has several glacier created lakes and is 30k acres of forest. We are excited and the temperatures will be only in the high 70s and low 80s during they day and down in the 50s at night -- perfect for camping!

[Lisa]

Thanks, everyone :) Our local fire dept. contacted me, asking for pics for their station. Guess this goes to show to always have a camera handy. I had my cell phone but it's camera doesn't zoom. Or else I haven't figured out how to use it LOL. The only thing with that is I couldn't see what I was taking a shot of because of the sun's glare on my phone screen.

That is gorgeous country, Regina! Perfect camping vacation location. Hope you have a great time and that the mosquitoes aren't too fierce.

[Tellulah]

Regina wrote: "I am heading here for camping tomorrow -- for the week:

That looks stunning! Have a wonderful time.




It is the Kettle Moraine North Forest in Wisconsin. It has several glacier created lakes and is 30k acres of forest. We are e..."

[Regina]

That is interesting Lisa!

Thanks ladies. :)

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Kind of fun that your pics got published but it stinks they came about from a bad thing. There's been so many destructive fires this year.

[Lisa]

I know, Stacia - am trying to just look at it as I captured images of an event. Now I just got a wee taste of what photo-journalists experience. And how they can get hooked on the adrenaline rush while shooting. That job profession has always intrigued me. Unfortunately, it didn't when I was much younger otherwise I could've pursued it. Maybe.

[Lori]

Lisa, it's extremely sad about the fire... so devastating. But your pictures are so captivating.

Regina, looks and sounds like a great place. I'm not a camping kind of gal, but I'd love to see more of this peaceful place.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Regina wrote: "I am heading here for camping tomorrow -- for the week

It is the Kettle Moraine North Forest in Wisconsin. It has several glacier created lakes and is 30k acres of forest. We are e..."

Oh that looks amazing! Have a blast Regina & I hope you get to relax. Can't wait to see more pictures.

[Samantha]

Regina, that looks like a fun place. enjoy.

[Tellulah]

I became a huge fan of Suburgatory right from when the pilot aired. And about a year ago, I wrote a blog post about how great I thought the characters of Dalia and Dallas Royce were.

So today I get this email from a producer at Huffington Post Live asking me if I want to come be on a web panel to help interview Carly Chaikin who plays Dalia. D'uh yes! I'd never done anything like it, plus Huff Post, and I'm still highly excited over the fifteen minutes it lasted.

I am now going to shamelessly drop the phrase "when I was on HuffPostLive" into every conversation for the next week, even if I'm just paying the grocery cashier. :)

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Tellulah wrote: "I became a huge fan of Suburgatory right from when the pilot aired. And about a year ago, I wrote a blog post about how great I thought the characters of Dalia and Dallas Royce were.

So today I ge..."

That is exciting!

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

I went to see Skillet this past weekend and I was hoping my eyebrows would at least get singed, but alas. They are still in tact.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Tellulah wrote: "I became a huge fan of Suburgatory right from when the pilot aired. And about a year ago, I wrote a blog post about how great I thought the characters of Dalia and Dallas Royce were.

So today I ge..."

That's so cool! We used to watch Suburgatory (great show!) but we had too many shows on the docket. lol!

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Angie wrote: "I went to see Skillet this past weekend and I was hoping my eyebrows would at least get singed, but alas. They are still in tact."

How were they in concert? I like a few of their songs but I'm curious how they would translate live. Their sound almost seems like it's suited for studio recordings.


Tellulah, that's great! But if I were you, I'd be flaunting the screen-writing thing too. :p

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Stacia ~ Vixen of Variety wrote: "Angie wrote: "I went to see Skillet this past weekend and I was hoping my eyebrows would at least get singed, but alas. They are still in tact."

How were they in concert? I like a few of their son..."

Oh, Stacia. It's the exact opposite. Their albums don't do them justice. They are amazing live! But its helpful to know the lyrics ahead of time. Lol

[Lori]

Tellulah - wow! Congrats! Can't wait to hear more of your experience. I'm sure you'll give us the link!

Had a weird couple of weeks... took a bad fall and really banged up my right knee and shin. Still recovering. Haven't been on the computer much lately, so I'm catching up.

[Lisa]

Congrats Tellulah! Verra exciting :D

Lori - hope your weird weeks have mellowed and there will be no more of that banging-up to be had! No more, I say! hehe No, really.

[Tellulah]

Thanks everyone! Here's the archived link in case anyone wants to see it. I won't watch because, ugh. Me and cameras. Generally I get away with the excuse of being the writer observer. :)

http://huff.lv/151qK1N

Leea, hope you're feeling better!

[Lisa]

Tellulah - you're the one doing the interview in that clip? I'm guessing that's why you don't want to watch it but if it's you, you did a fantastic job!

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

It looks like she's in the google hangout part of the interview, which starts @ around the 4:45 mark.

[Vanessa Eden]

my job is scary I had a pt. die and lawsuits are rolling it makes me fear for my license

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Oh my. That does sound scary.

[Vanessa Eden]

it really is. sometimes nursing isn't worth it because it is all legal not about the patients and its wrong and makes me mad

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Vanessa wrote: "it really is. sometimes nursing isn't worth it because it is all legal not about the patients and its wrong and makes me mad"

It's so sad. Insurance companies are all about the paperwork and having everything filled out perfectly. It barely leaves any time for the nurses to spend with their patients.

[Vanessa Eden]

your not kidding I use to go in their rooms and sing to them and read to them and now I am lucky to talk to them and it really honestly bothers me and makes me feel like a failure

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Vanessa wrote: "your not kidding I use to go in their rooms and sing to them and read to them and now I am lucky to talk to them and it really honestly bothers me and makes me feel like a failure"

I'm so sorry to hear that, Vanessa. I have friends and family who are nurses, and they've said it's nothing like they thought it would be. Most people go into it because they want to help people, and it just doesn't feel like it works out that way sometimes.

But you are still helping them. Maybe not in the way you want to, but your attention to detail is helping them get their insurance to pay for their care (some of it anyway,) and it does lessen the financial burden for them.

[Tellulah]

Stacia ~ Vixen of Variety wrote: "It looks like she's in the google hangout part of the interview, which starts @ around the 4:45 mark."

Yes. I was a helper. Part of the hangout people on the tv screen. :)

[Lori]

Vanessa - so sorry...

Tellulah - fab job!

[Vanessa Eden]

I just want to vent.
there are so many rules I feel too intimidated to even post about a book I read
I came to goodreads to talk about books and instead I am bombarded about posting what, where. its stressful and this was supposed to be fun. I create a topic about a story thread and someone comes along and tells me when to discuss my characters on my own damn thread. I am sad because as soon as I enjoy this website I end up getting it sucked away by someone on this site. I am not talking about anyone or any group in particular, just my experience on goodreads. Knowing my luck I posted this on the wrong thread too.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I'm sorry you feel that way. We don't want anyone to feel as if they're not welcome or can't post at all. I understand that it can be hard with groups sometimes because each group has a different structure and likes to do things their own way which works for that specific group of people.

GR really can be a lot of fun. I hope you don't let a few blips get in the way of your enjoyment. :(

[Vanessa Eden]

thank u for being nice :)

[Vanessa Eden]

I made an awesome Zelda treasure chest to put my husbands birthday present in. I can't wait til he sees it

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I'm sorry that's been your experience with GR so far. You'll find your nitch here :).

[Vanessa Eden]

I watched Titanic for the first time in years. if someone gave me the heart of the ocean I would let them bust my ass cherry

[Vanessa Eden]

I watched Titanic for the first time in years. if someone gave me the heart of the ocean I would let them bust my ass cherry

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

*note to self* Before you get mad when documents don't reach you Kindle, hit the send button! Grr...

[Leea, Escape Artist]

All the dang time Angie... happens to me all the time...

Had my biopsy of my thyroid and two lymph nodes today. Let's just say i'm SO glad that's over. Now i'm resting and Doc said not Paddle Board Yoga so that sucks. I have to wait 3 business days for the results plus a holiday weekend... ugh!

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

I'm glad to hear it's over, Leea.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Leea wrote: "All the dang time Angie... happens to me all the time...

Had my biopsy of my thyroid and two lymph nodes today. Let's just say i'm SO glad that's over. Now i'm resting and Doc said not Paddle Boar..."

I'm sorry you have to wait so long, Leea. That sucks. But I'm glad the other part is over!

[Lori]

Leea, hope you can rest and have some fun with your family this weekend. {{hugs}}.

[Lisa]

That is a long wait, Leea - hope you won't be dwelling on it and be able to enjoy the holiday weekend. Paddle Board Yoga? My gosh, yoga is hard enough on the floor without trying to stay balanced on a floating board! You must be REALLY good :D

[Dee]

i REALLY want to try SUP yoga!!

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Do it Dee, you'll be in LOVE. I was sad to miss class tonight.

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Leea, hoping for good results from your tests. Take the weekend to try and rest and get some good reading in!

[Vanessa Eden]

I am leaving work early to go with my dad to have surgery. atleast u get to miss my last round!

[Dee]

ack, SUP might be out of the budget right now - it is $60 a session at the local group by me...and since the bank account is going to take a hit on the 4th when I register for my IM, plus the paying of a tri coach next year...its going to be no fun money basically

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Wow! I pay $15 a session or I bought 6/$75. I know in my small town I'm get a great deal. $60 is crazy! Even just paddling around is an amazing core workout.

[Dee]

I live in DC, so it doesn't surprise me...yeah - I can't wait for my big tri to be over so I can do some fun-stuff - I'm going to take some rock-climbing lessons I think