tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14712001566584646562024-03-06T03:22:38.314-05:00ParadiseA MISFIT IN MULTIPLE PARADISESMisfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.comBlogger518125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-26076176115318482142011-11-08T20:49:00.003-05:002011-11-08T20:51:04.433-05:00Soft, Sweet MusicBut it is not the music that drew me to this video. The visuals are amazing. And all done with Jelly Bellys.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IOu0DuxFAT0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-26705685843151595202011-11-04T23:35:00.000-04:002011-11-04T23:36:20.405-04:00Another Wonderful, Amazing StoryAh, people are grand!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WsYAXPqVnYM" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-72236690004336007792011-10-12T23:59:00.000-04:002011-10-13T00:00:16.087-04:00How?<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wJr48sjvz-E?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-57901994932893780722011-10-11T10:08:00.000-04:002011-10-11T10:09:33.489-04:00Another of My YouTube SubscriptionsFunny guys. And such a man thing, too.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/goQFXIpr498?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-1019213774530967592011-10-10T12:13:00.002-04:002011-10-10T12:17:55.247-04:00Help Me Out HereI colored my hair again. Auburn, black, and blue. With a little untouched blond thrown in for the heck of it. <br /><br />I expected to get some looks. Along with smiles (hopefully). But I was surprised by the <span style="font-style: italic;">anger</span>. Why would anyone get angry about someone's hair color?<br /><br />Even more astounding was the coworker's pierced, tattooed, shaved head husband who asked about me, "What was she thinking?"<br /><br />I don't get it. If you could explain it to me internet, I would be forever grateful.Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-41490567619800289692011-10-07T20:02:00.000-04:002011-10-07T20:03:30.768-04:00My Day is Made!A new Simon's Cat. Twice the fun! Oh, what a happy camper I am!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3VLcLH97eRw?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-41469220530143635832011-10-06T17:25:00.001-04:002011-10-06T17:27:20.215-04:00Danny MacaskillThere is just so much amazing in this world!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ShbC5yVqOdI?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-22471850708656151732011-10-04T09:48:00.001-04:002011-10-04T09:48:50.805-04:00Moving Metal MusicHave band, will travel.<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0zxxM9EYQzY" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-33148554199169828932011-09-28T23:13:00.001-04:002011-09-28T23:15:01.925-04:00Bad Lip ReadingThis was the first video of theirs I had seen.<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BhDhDRvHaGs" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-29911048858695920112011-09-26T14:05:00.000-04:002011-09-26T14:06:14.192-04:00Music Soothes the SoulThis guys videos are pretty funny.<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QLuuvlPlv_I" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-60766628305064425422011-09-25T00:00:00.003-04:002011-09-25T00:00:04.445-04:00Homeward CommuteLast night as I was driving home from work there was a spectacular sunset. I kept trying to get pictures of it while I was driving but, well, it didn't work out the best.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkH2Zeo46mEKHK3xjLvsKbZWPy6SOFpEGjM5TkKJQ5Z8qLGfrMq0vOepaac-O2VQD3h-p4kBgkO1j5A-Z7FbQGNBMu8VE8yTe6BzYYFkYKMTZUQz97hS-YU6rB43cYjYMfkfLisTnJcPV6/s1600/DSCN0958.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkH2Zeo46mEKHK3xjLvsKbZWPy6SOFpEGjM5TkKJQ5Z8qLGfrMq0vOepaac-O2VQD3h-p4kBgkO1j5A-Z7FbQGNBMu8VE8yTe6BzYYFkYKMTZUQz97hS-YU6rB43cYjYMfkfLisTnJcPV6/s400/DSCN0958.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656100704237194434" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I decided that once I got to the road I live on, I would pull over and try to get some shots then. I turned onto the road, pulled forward enough from the intersection to avoid anyone nailing me as they came around the corner, parked, and got out to scope out the view.<br /><br />I guess I wasn't the only one. I did not even notice this bird until I was out of the car. He (because, as we know, all raptors are male) was stunning! And big. And not bothered by me in the slightest.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mV1VfM3Sss0cBFjxmiSjxMlfxZ9BAuKm2WPafKoE_Ux-fR87_0N6OpfATt3NABl-FPFPVcswop6qADcPTI36XenaM7kmmAfm23gdwolKEyVWvYGF3cdYgg0sJUoYqrrrRsSCWkeMhKM4/s1600/DSCN0962.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mV1VfM3Sss0cBFjxmiSjxMlfxZ9BAuKm2WPafKoE_Ux-fR87_0N6OpfATt3NABl-FPFPVcswop6qADcPTI36XenaM7kmmAfm23gdwolKEyVWvYGF3cdYgg0sJUoYqrrrRsSCWkeMhKM4/s400/DSCN0962.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656100702400625314" border="0" /></a><br />I love big birds. I love sunsets. Combine them both, and this is what you get;<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1dcHjMjxxt9iPyXU0cD22iMd7j9RvFS1sgdIxZiBbxGNPsp2N3tBUeMJoijKpn4_1Iv6H8my9ADxmglCrMru5idrp6iNczBh3Xjkt2J4v7eZwf0VSPCOB-6WDxGTML6v3sxecZ2Y1tyk/s1600/DSCN0968.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic1dcHjMjxxt9iPyXU0cD22iMd7j9RvFS1sgdIxZiBbxGNPsp2N3tBUeMJoijKpn4_1Iv6H8my9ADxmglCrMru5idrp6iNczBh3Xjkt2J4v7eZwf0VSPCOB-6WDxGTML6v3sxecZ2Y1tyk/s400/DSCN0968.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656100699732430178" border="0" /></a><br />You will probably have to click to enlarge the photo to see him there. The only camera I had in the car was my Nikon Coolpix. I would like to think we were both watching the beautiful sunset but I'm pretty sure he was hunting for some dinner.<br /><br />What a great end to a work day!Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-69481139185530678372011-09-22T10:21:00.003-04:002011-09-22T10:30:06.638-04:00See You In SeptemberDo you know what yesterday was? No, not September 21 (well okay, it was September 21 but that is not where this story is going. Settle down) but TIME TO GET THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS OUT! That's right, at work we started putting up the Christmas area. Aargh! I am dreading the day when the carols begin on the instore radio.<br /><br />Speaking of work, the other day I waited on a man who had two items. One small thing (I can't remember what it was) and one tag from a piece of clothing. He was obviously wearing the clothes but it baffled me.<br /><br />"I've gotta' ask you," I said. "I'm sure you didn't come in here naked but you are paying for a pair of pants that you are wearing. What happened to the clothes you came in with? You did come in in something, right?"<br /><br />He laughed and told me that he had stashed his shorts in the trash. Broken zipper and he got tired of all the concern about gaping.<br /><br />Phew! I was kinda' worried that I was noticing half clad people wandering in the store 3 feet away from me!Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-9128942299000597912011-09-20T21:11:00.002-04:002011-09-20T21:12:19.325-04:00Almost GrownI will write you a post tomorrow or the next day. But in the meantime, enjoy the heck out of this...<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CRD8AUg2ApE" allowfullscreen="" width="560" frameborder="0" height="315"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-46279240923029321352011-09-18T22:25:00.003-04:002011-09-18T22:35:10.886-04:00You Look So... Beige?I was out and about in public today and I ran into a man I have met, oh, a zillion times give or take (his name escapes me at the moment). He always says the same thing to me, "I don't believe we have met. What's your name?"<br /><br />Sure enough, we went through the routine today. Except... this time he said, "You just blend in and I don't notice you." Huh.<br /><br />Okay, let's ignore the insult and just look at this from an objective point of view. I had on a rainbow colored shirt along with my blond hair complete with blue chunks in it. Yup, just your average, ordinary sunday go to meetin' gal.<br /><br />I'll tell you what. If I ever get arrested, I want this guy to be the one picking me out of the line up!Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-41581557584405583852011-09-17T07:46:00.005-04:002011-09-17T08:11:00.739-04:00What IS That?I opened the back door this morning to let the dogs out and my two horses were in the pasture (where the dogs go) entertaining two visiting deer. The deer were startled by the sound of the door and began running back and forth. None of which was noticed by the dogs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlilbePwjq047iV78PCZ89dWDw0DEyGZ5vhkeI1vtx-hT53zayvKCeD-a6ycC6awabXcYwlb0n88NRutvSiLoyJFGE2fOZdEsHHK1KRbeUGDUL8taORoF0b1PhdJDtJodkkwzzorg9r5l/s1600/IMG_1935.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlilbePwjq047iV78PCZ89dWDw0DEyGZ5vhkeI1vtx-hT53zayvKCeD-a6ycC6awabXcYwlb0n88NRutvSiLoyJFGE2fOZdEsHHK1KRbeUGDUL8taORoF0b1PhdJDtJodkkwzzorg9r5l/s400/IMG_1935.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653298787353882066" border="0" /></a><br />When the dogs finally slid under the fence to head up the hill, craziness ensued. Cruella barked, the deer picked a direction (up the hill!) and Horace ran around totally confused. What were those big things that didn't smell like horses and ran<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> away</span> instead of towards him? That could be fun.<br /><br />He followed their scent up the hill but luckily they were in a pasture that was fenced with woven wire. And Horace couldn't get through it. Oh, he tried. He followed the entire north end of the line looking for a weakness. How disappointed he was!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_s4wwlzlGiZ8Yd3GAsiNVGXecdjcMQgRfbuODnrYH655oJ8ptFbpO5OIODfEth_74uTwOPe6M8j1Tcrww2a8aXt7hH-_6aN8XXnMEhyZecrv-7UAo-HLQ8-iVSKwZaFyAQA8yVHZmtDAK/s1600/IMG_2062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_s4wwlzlGiZ8Yd3GAsiNVGXecdjcMQgRfbuODnrYH655oJ8ptFbpO5OIODfEth_74uTwOPe6M8j1Tcrww2a8aXt7hH-_6aN8XXnMEhyZecrv-7UAo-HLQ8-iVSKwZaFyAQA8yVHZmtDAK/s400/IMG_2062.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653298781746250226" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So the dogs came back in the house and Horace jumped up on the upstairs couch to soothe his mental wounds. Cruella took the downstairs couch.<br /><br /> She doesn't have any mental wounds but dang, the couch is way more comfortable than the floor.Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-38713031560123765212011-09-15T21:09:00.001-04:002011-09-15T21:09:55.067-04:00Loving The Jedi KittensWhat more can I say?<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4Z3r9X8OahA?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-13356709771818674142011-09-12T20:33:00.004-04:002011-09-12T22:13:33.815-04:00Where Are All the Smiling Faces?I was at work Sunday and was getting a bit tired of the crankiness so I decided to pose a question to many of my customers.<br /><br />"What made you happy this morning (or afternoon as the day wore on)?"<br /><br />I was hoping to be able to watch them mentally revisit their happy place, watch their joy unfold. That's not exactly how it went.<br /><br />79% (give or take. I didn't keep track of the actual numbers) said waking up that morning. Just being alive. Not the most exciting answer but at least they felt appreciative of their life.<br /><br />20% responded, "Nothing." Nothing? Really? Is that even possible? How do you continue to get out of bed if there is nothing that is making you happy?<br /><br />And the last 1%? They were specific. Things like waking up with their grandchildren that morning or their overwhelming enthusiasm with God.<br /><br />I said earlier that my goal had been to watch them revisit their happiness. It was also to get them thinking about what constitutes happiness. Is it a million dollars or, as my neighbor said, the smell of fresh perked coffee? A brand new car or listening to happy children in the kitchen? <br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I would be happy with either sides of those questions above. Equally happy. Because there is no happiness sliding scale. It's all even. <br /><br />And all good.Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-67608880290016859972011-09-09T00:05:00.001-04:002011-09-09T00:05:00.908-04:00Science Is Just So Cool!I thought this was fascinating. And amazing.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pB4N8_PUFc0?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-35628232173886970512011-09-08T00:00:00.001-04:002011-09-08T00:00:08.257-04:00Daily Smart Chuckle<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5wDqmdRl4yk?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-41172329570001211932011-09-07T10:45:00.001-04:002011-09-07T10:46:57.168-04:00Those Crazy EngineersI am not so keen on the whole topic (flatulence) but the things these guys make to prove their stories are great fun! Check it out;<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/whDN-4lbork?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-6165913989442445652011-08-22T13:50:00.002-04:002011-08-22T13:58:13.636-04:00Why I Walk So Funny<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1BbKF-gTjO0YjEt4JBnMO2kGHz99-Trol8fSWdNMpG_ge0_HtZYWeSBTnyOFLiXi_2WL22TxmPX4EqmzSgoj5-Zk4MVy8p-v0tGaqDNSTJfx6MX9U7eHRxrwvp1DcGSMoAgl6Kh7FAZm/s1600/IMG_1891.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1BbKF-gTjO0YjEt4JBnMO2kGHz99-Trol8fSWdNMpG_ge0_HtZYWeSBTnyOFLiXi_2WL22TxmPX4EqmzSgoj5-Zk4MVy8p-v0tGaqDNSTJfx6MX9U7eHRxrwvp1DcGSMoAgl6Kh7FAZm/s400/IMG_1891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643739281225866770" border="0" /></a>Bassman, bless his soul, told me to stand up straight the other day. Oh, I am trying but it ain't working so good.
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<br />And now I know why. 5 bulging discs, a pinched nerve on the right, and some bone spurs thrown in just for grins. I discovered this after my very first MRI (those things are <span style="font-style: italic;">fascinating</span>! Loud too).
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<br />The good news is there is no need for surgery at this time (HOORAY!) and that if I am careful, and do the chiropractor thing conscientiously, I should be good for many years to come. Even horseback riding won't be off limits (not this week though).
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<br />So Wednesday I will go and discuss why this crippling crap that kept me off work for two weeks happened and how I can make sure it won't happen again.
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<br />Because, while it may sound like fun, lying on the couch for two weeks staring at the television (no cable, remember?) really isn't.
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<br />Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-37295531052120374302011-08-16T14:33:00.000-04:002011-08-16T14:34:53.636-04:00Swan LakeCombining ballet and gymnastics. Amazing and beautiful.
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<br />Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-69090922303393299612011-07-28T10:39:00.000-04:002011-07-28T10:40:05.884-04:00More YouTube Trivia<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aHlFYHticq4?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1471200156658464656.post-5363603778797534112011-07-21T08:51:00.001-04:002011-07-21T08:53:08.085-04:00BeatboxOh man, I love this song. Not only is it a great song but it instantly brings that last scene in Fight Club into my brain.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JhjA2nvVD7U?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe>Misfit in Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com0