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First, I would like to thank everyone for at least their kind words and support. I raised a little over 100 dollars to release some of that burden off my parents' shoulders financially this Winter. My dad is still having problems working his ebay business and people are jerks and keep asking for refunds when he says it might be a few days until he can ship things out. I do not understand how urgent people must want things that they cannot wait a couple extra days. If they need something so bad, I do not think relying on ebay in the first place is all that wise. That is just my thoughts, though. We are holding on to the hope that he will get better and the cancer will go into remission. Right now they are saying the average is 16 months left to live since he was first diagnosed. That's a huge difference from the 20 years I was still hoping to have left to spend. AT LEAST.  But miracles happen. He is staying positive, and I am trying to do the same.

After making a little bit over 200 cookies this past weekend, I have finally sent out all my cookie tins (mostly). Now I can finally relax a little bit and hopefully get some writing done before taking a trip out to Colorado. I've seen a lot of interesting contests going around and hoping to try getting back into the swing of things. I need practice. I desperately want to become a better writer and not sure exactly how to be a writer people would actually pay to hear or read. I have a lot of inspiration here on this lovely site but reading their works also makes me feel a bit discouraged thinking ("Oh man, I could never write like that!" "Oh wow, what an interesting way of looking at things... why can I never think of anything original?") Not the best thoughts in the world but they are there currently so it is an obstacle I have to get over. I've seen a lot of clubs that I think would be cool to join but am so frightened by people and rejection that I always end up running away. =( So if you have any ideas on where I should plant my butt to learn some good fashion poetry, please point me in that direction.




A question: How do you get inspired? How long do you poke at a piece until it finally feels right? What's cliche? What's overdone? Ok, so this is more than one question. Mostly, I just want your thoughts about what is "good" and what is "bad" in terms of writing.


I want to make some guidelines for myself because the year 2011 is the year I make a name for myself (hopefully).



Thanks for spending your precious time reading my journal :p And thanks even more if you respond!



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Update: I have raised $80 so far thanks to a generous donation from Kevin's family. But things are getting worse. The doctors are painting a pretty grim picture now -- saying my dad may only have 16 months to live. Things are hard. He cannot keep up with work and people are asking for refunds. My mom in unable to hold a job because she has to drive my dad around for his radiation treatments every single day. He can hardly walk. He's already lost 12 pounds and his appetite. This man has been a hero to me and I want to make sure he has some of the best days of his life. I want to give back all that he has given me.

Even if you do not order cookies, even if you can't donate, or whatever... please, just keep him in your hearts this holiday season. Pray for a miracle. They happen every day. I just hope they can happen to me.

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Even if you already have all of your holiday gifts taken care of, you can do a huge favor by passing the below message along to as many friends and family members as possible.

I am reaching out in an effort to help my parents, as my Father was recently diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor this month. Proceeds from cookie tin sales, and future baked good sales, will help alleviate my parents' financial burden of medical bills. Insurance helps a lot, but it is never a complete compensation.

I have been told I make some amazing cookies. Ask Venaeli for references.

You can contact me via note or you can send an e-mail to daboffrosting(at)gmail(dot)com.

Happy Holidays, and thank you for your time.

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Cookie Tins are $15 each.

(6 1/2" by 2 3/4"--holding about 2-3 lbs of cookies)



For shipping, $5.00 in Maine.

$9.50 for shipping east of the Mississippi

$10.50 for shipping west of the Mississippi.



You can get assorted cookies (I pick the type of cookies) or pick the types you want--



1. Gingerbread

2. Sugar Cookie (w/ or w/out frosting)

3. Peanut Butter Blossoms

4. Egg Nog Cookies

5. Buckeyes (Bonbons)

6. Chocolate Chip

7. Peppermint Fudge (Mistletoe Fudge)

8. Chocolate Fudge

9. Coconut Cookies



*Sugar Free Options available.

If you want the tins to arrive in time for Christmas, I will need to know by Dec 5th!
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T'is the Season. It comes every year--family, friends, and good yum yums. Though this year seems to be "what store can open before anyone else?" and that is sort of disappointing. Seriously toys r us. 10pm TONIGHT? Ridiculous. Seems like we're getting further and further away from the main reason we have the holidays and it's all commercial. It is sad. What ever happened to family values?

Yesterday I helped my mom make homemade cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pie and the cranberry jello mold. Today, turkey, green been casserole, stuffing and mashed potatoes. During today, I am going to watch the parade and bond with my family and love. The way it should be.

And tomorrow, I am going to do as many crunches as I can to work off all the amazing food!


This year, I have a lot to be thankful for.

I have an amazing boy(man)friend. He has helped me through so much this year... and years before. He has always been supportive, caring and understanding. I do not know how I would have survived everything without him.

Also, I am so thankful that even though my dad was diagnosed with brain cancer... they at least gave him more than just a few weeks to live. It's nice knowing we have AT LEAST this holiday time with him. :heart: and we're making the most of it, definitely. Good yums yums and games galore!

I am healthy. I can walk.  And I occasionally can write something good.



What are YOU thankful for this year? What would you like to say to someone right now?


Time is short. So do it now.
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A Story...

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Hello.

I am going to tell you all a story. Because I want to. And you may like it. Or you may hate it. But either way. It's a story. And it is my story. and I am going to share it. I LIKE USING PERIODS. Ok? Anyway. I have a lot of energy. It's been a very stressful week... but I am not going to think about that right now. Just... no.

My story is about a boy. And this boy grew up to be a man. He actually grew up to be the absolute perfect match for a girl. A girl who is not quite yet a woman but pretends to be one. Ok, so she is a woman but wants to be a kid. Whatever. Technicalities. They met online like most people seem to do these days. Chatrooms. Dating services. The works. I think it has something to do with the ability to actually fall in love with the person and not so much how they look and how much you are attracted to their ass, their hair, their boobies... yunno, everything that people find attractive. You fall in love with the person. Their soul. Their ideals. Of course, some people can be liars. So sometimes online relationships never survive the outside world. But not the point. Because this relationship DOES survive the outside world. Between the man and the woman who wants to be the kid. Forget about them? That's who this story is ABOUT.

So this man and this woman actually met. Here. On deviantart. this amazing, wonderfully, dramatic website. They hit it off right off the bat. But the woman wanted to be a kid, yunno. So she ran and hid away for awhile. Which is all for the best. She just was not ready yet. And then eventually, their paths crossed again. And this time, they hit it off and stayed. They chatted. They talked. They comforted each other.

And then
THEY MET. In person.

And they moved in together.
And live together.

and have two kitties.
and a pony.

And are the happiest, cutest couple ALIVE.



And that my friends is why I vanished.
And that my friends is why I can't write love poetry anymore.
Because now all my heart and soul goes to him.


Why write poetry when you can live it?
But that does not mean I am not going to try. :p


So go share some love to my love Venaeli


That is all. =)
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One of my goals for the new year is to just to be more optimistic and positive. It helps to write down things to be happy for so that way the negative thoughts get pushed aside. So here are a few reasons why I am happy and have reason to be:

1. I am employed at a place that doesn't suck (too bad), and even when it does suck...at least it always pays well.

2. Not only do I have one job, I have two. During uncertain financial and economical times, it almost feels like flattery to be employed. :p

3. The love of my life is here with me. No longer just a dream. No longer a star I wish upon. But in physical form, right by my side.

4. Sheldon--he may be a spazzy kitty but he's awesome and not like any other cat I've met before. Therefore, awesome.

5. Daisy--the horse I am planning to be buy by May. She is the reason for the two jobs, but she is worth it. She always makes me smile and I love spending time with her.

6. Coffee--'nuff said.

7. Hot chocolate-- mixed with the above, and I get a cup of heaven.

8. College is all paid for and I don't have to worry about paying outrageous sums of money when I am out of college.

9. My friends are awesome, unique, and amazing. Each one stands alone and just rocks.

10. My poetry: my poems have been viewed over 100,000+ times. That means so much to me as a writer....

11. My boyfriend's cooking. One word: amazing.

12. Most of my co-workers are not drama queens or pains to work with--making the place not dreadful.

13. Free coupons for my love and I to eat an all you can eat buffet where I work, being recognized for being awesome. haha Sorta...

14. Helping run fundraisers and such that went to helping a nearby struggling horse refuge.

15. Not being dependent on alcohol to make me happy.

16. Having a roof over my head and the heat.

17. The sexy beast--a very dependable and sexy (hence the name) car.

18. My family--for being supportive, understanding, and awesome.

19. All my limbs work properly.

20. I have a mouth to taste, a nose to smell, and eyes to see the world.



I challenge you.

What things make YOU happy this New Year?
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