Saturday, February 21, 2009

COMING SOON -

A tale of message board history complete with dramatic interlude. I have been meaning to write this for YEARS & I've started the blog, but it'll have to come in mini-series fashion.

You won't want to miss it. The stories I will tell...

Other than that it's been a shit week. I lost some deals, was in major wisdom teeth pain (MARCH 12 - surgery) & just been a little down. But, I'm a trooper & I know I'll bounce right back up!

And the Thing 1 & Thing 2 turn FIVE on Tuesday.

Faint.

I can hardly believe it. So, we're busy this weekend getting the house in order for the big party next weekend.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

A moment to clarify

Because my blog could be confusing.

The past few day's entries are NOT linked together. I'm not turning in to a basket case because I am having an affair or anything like that.

I would hate for someone to get the wrong idea.

I write randomly & sometimes it makes sense & often times it does not. But whatever. I'm Lola Starr & I just got a good hair cut this morning!

Woot!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Talking to your blog is so much easier than talking to your partner.

I'm tired of explaining what is wrong with me to have it blanketed by what is wrong with you. When something bothers me physically, suddenly you don't feel well. And, when I am hugely concerned about an important issue, you just shrug it off. Even if it is a legitimate concern. And, when I don't respond to you, I am just emotionally checking out. And, when I don't let you in, it is suddenly because I don't love you.

Do you realize what the issue is?

This is about ME. Not YOU. And every single time you say something like the above to me it hurts. And the more hurt I am, the more I'm going to shut down. This is not a good cycle for us to start. I can promise you that basket-case Lola isn't pretty. I've been there, done that & got the t-shirt. It says, "MOST of 2008 SUCKED!"

I know you are trying to help, but what I need from you is emotional availability. In the past, I've very rarely ever had it from a partner. And, unfortunately, I am an emotional needy person & so, I need you.

And like, now.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

46 clues your partner is having an affair.

This article is strangely funny.

From ezine articles.

Some of these signs of a cheating spouse are "tongue in cheek" while others are tell tale signs that commonly appear with a cheating husband or cheating wife. There is no copyright. Feel free to forward to those who might be interested. But please don't change anything.

Signs of a Cheating Spouse:

1) You find birth-control pills in her medicine cabinet, and you've had a vasectomy.

2) Mutual friends start acting strangely toward you. (They either know about the cheating or have been told stories about what a horrible wife or girlfriend you are.)

3) Your cheating husband or wife stops confiding in you and seeking advice from you.

4) Sets up a new e-mail account and doesn't tell you about it.

5) He leaves the house in the morning smelling like Irish Spring and returns in the evening smelling like Safeguard.

6) She joins the gym and begins a rigorous workout program.

7) She buys a cell phone and doesn't let you know.

8) He sets up a separate cell phone account that is billed to his office.

9) The cheating husband carries condoms, and you are on the pill.

10) Begins to delete all incoming phone calls from the caller ID.

11) Deletes all incoming e-mails when they used to accumulate.

12) He becomes "accusatory," asking if you are being true to him, usually out of guilt.

13) Raises hypothetical questions such as, "Do you think it's possible to love more than one person at a time?"

14) He buys himself new underwear.

15) He insists the child seat, toys, etc., are kept out of his car.

16) The cheating wife stops wearing her wedding ring.

17) Has a sudden desire to be helpful with the laundry.

18) Has unexplained scratches or bruises on his or her neck or back.

19) Suddenly wants to try new love techniques.

20) He/she fairly suddenly stops having sex with you.

21) He/she suddenly wants more sex, more often.

22) Supposedly works a lot of overtime, but it never shows up on the pay stub.

23) Picks fights in order to stomp out of the house.

24) You find out by accident he or she took vacation day or personal time off from work - but supposedly worked on those days.

25) Shows a sudden interest in a different type of music.

26) Spouse's co-workers are uncomfortable in your presence.

27) Has a sudden preoccupation with his or her appearance.

28) Spends an excessive amount of time on the computer, especially after you have gone to bed.

29) He throws up a lot because he just ate at his mistress's house and had to eat the dinner you prepared when he got home.

30) Your spouse is away from home, either nights or on trips, more than previously.

31) His/her clothes smell of an unfamiliar perfume or after-shave. You see lipstick on your husband's shirt.

32) The amount of money being deposited into your checking account drops off.

33) You find items of intimate apparel or other small gift-type items that you did not give your spouse.

34) Your spouse seems less comfortable around you and is "touchy" and easily moved to anger.

35) You get calls where the caller hangs up when he or she hears your voice.

36) He/she loses attention in the activities in the home.

37) Your intuition (gut feeling) tells you that something is not right.

38) He/she has a definite change in attitude towards everyone in the home.

39) She uses a low voice or whisper on the phone or hangs up quickly.

40) She has a "glow" about her.

41) Atypical erratic behavior.

42) He sneaks out of the house.

43) She sleeps with her purse by the bed.

44) She goes to the store for groceries and comes home 5 hours later.

45) He tells you that you can get hold of him at a different telephone number.

46) The telltale sign of a cheating spouse? Having to ask that question in the first place.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Lola's Teeth of Wisdom


I'm 31 & still have my wisdom teeth. I think it's pretty remarkable, except now they are killing me & I can't seem to focus on anything except these infected gums.

Gross, huh?

I saw Dr. Floss Nazi the other day & she recommended, again, that I have them removed. And this time I am. Every 3-4 weeks one of these lovely teeth gets infected, creating mucho pain-o!

Friday I'm going in for a consultation to have them removed. Wish me luck. I fear the extraction, but welcome the pain killers.

Oh & check out the pano of my teeth. Sexy, eh?

PS - these teeth have NOT made me any wiser... that is fo' sho'.

What's in a last name?

I'm redoing my business cards right now while eating my hummus & pita chips. As I'm scrolling through my choices I'm thinking about what last name to use on my cards.

I could use my married name.
I could use my maiden name.
I could use my soon to be married name.

But instead, I think I'm just going to be Lola, no last name. It worked well for Madonna.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Lola's Valentine's Day

1. Don't ever give your kids boxes of Nerds. You will find them all over your house... under the couch, behind the chair, in the toilet (??), scattered from one end of your house to the next.

2. Take your children to the indoor pool. Why? Because that is where J & I had our 2nd date... with our children. Who says the stench of heavy chlorine isn't romantic?

3. Exchange cards.

4. Be grateful that you have the best babysitter, ever.

5. Savor your 9oz filet mignon & your 4 glasses of wine in an upscale, swanky place where everyone knows your boyfriend & his bazillionaire Grandfather.

6. And lastly, enjoy playing Rock Band together sans children. What a better way to say, "I love you!"