Sometimes our lives are so busy that we treat our homes as if they were impersonal places that we merely pass through or allow to pass through us. But we can make certain that our homes truly feel like our sanctuaries by taking the time to tend to them like gardens, which need care in order to offer us the beauty of their blooms. When we take the time to treat our homes like beloved treasures, we can shift their energy from being merely places to being wellsprings for the replenishment of our energy.

Consider that homes are the outer reflections of those who live within. If we feel that the current appearance clashes with how we’d like to see ourselves, it can keep us from fully allowing our light to shine. Updating our homes to reflect our inner landscape need not involve massive redecorating or a large outlay of money. Small things can make a big difference, like simply moving items so that we constantly gaze upon the things we love the most, liberating the treasures we’ve hidden in our closets, using our best dishes and making small repairs. Organizing and cleaning is a no-cost way to remove chaos from our homes and introduce more calm. Lovingly rejuvenating our personal space can become a creative project that increases the flow of good throughout all aspects of our lives and increases our feeling of connection. We can give old things new life by donating them to charity, opening space for newness to enter. Removing stress from our homes can be as simple as putting o! ur bills into pretty boxes and choosing a specific time to deal with them, or removing clutter so that we and our energy can move freely throughout our space.

Simplifying our space lets our imagination and energy roam free. We can choose to prioritize our homes, making them the true heart of our family’s activities. Then we are free to focus on what really matters; time to ourselves, to share with loved ones, and to replenish our energy so that we have more to share with each other and with the world.

And so the story continues...

One person threatens my life or tells me someone else did rather and I'm suppose to sit idly by and take it. Fuck that! We are suppose to be like family and you want to 'fry my ass'. Not only do I find this racist but I'm so dissappointed that nothing was done about it. Talk all you want; you can't do shit to me with a keyboard but the principle of the matter is 'don't fucking play games with me'. I don't appreciate it and I expect the same respect I give you. I also expected something more to be done about it. Obviously bridges have been built to some but not all. I guess I just have to wait my turn or take it. Maybe they are trying to toughen me up? Who knows? I sure as hell don't. 

Lets move on shall we. 'He', yeah you know who I'm talking about is ... (I'm not even going to bother talking about it)

I'm going to try and erase this from my mind. We will see what happens. 

Well what a eventful evening we had last night. Juju did her first game. She was so very nervous but she did a wonderful job. We worked with her earlier in the day. Unfortunately not a lot of people showed up but those who count as friends and collegues did and that is important. Hell she had more people in her show then I've had in a long time. It's nothing new; most of the poeple I believed to be my friends turned out to be nothing but backstabbing pricks!

Before the game however; drama charged Fool Moon with a post declaring hatred. Name calling and cursing the great people of Fool Moon. How utterly stupid and childish. But hey if they want to follow the lying backstabbers; be my guest. Please proceed to the nearest exit you simple, unintelligent, immature people. In all honesty it makes me think I myself am crazy for thinking they were actually good people. My bad. Silly me. I'm back on the ground now, and I'm laughing at all this incredible bullshit occuring. 

And in all honesty it makes them and their site look so horribly bad. It is almost like they sent these people over to Fool Moon because at the same time the members who were not banned from FM were going around the boards probably laughing their ass off. It died down quickly because hey jerks don't live that long, I guess. Lets extinguish the stupidity please.  Shows how much so called adults can make a fool of themselves in a short amount of time. 15 minutes of fame isn't worth it; in my opinion. 

Now we move on ... they can't hold us back! 

You've probably heard of tai chi, the graceful Chinese physical exercise that has grown popular in the West in recent years. Perhaps you've even seen people practicing its slow, flowing movements in a class or a nearby park. What you may not know is that research has uncovered all kinds of benefits that are gained by people who practice tai chi. Why not give this gentle but strengthening art form a try? Almost anyone can do tai chi. Its movements are simple yet very effective — studies have found that practicing tai chi reduces stress; improves balance and coordination; increases flexibility, ease of motion, and strength; improves body awareness; burns calories; and enhances mental well-being. (That's some list!)

Tai chi movements are performed in a low, almost squatting position that helps strengthen the back and improve posture. Another important element of the practice is to breathe in a slow, controlled fashion — not unlike the breathing you do during meditation or yoga. Together, these elements make practicing tai chi a good way to wind down at the end of a long day.

So where can you learn tai chi? Many health clubs, gyms, and YMCAs offer classes. Even if you usually shy away from exercise classes, you may want to try tai chi, since the classes are slower-paced and noncompetitive. Alternatively, you can find tai chi videos that will lead you through the movements. -EK

I can't wait till Thursday... We are going to look at a house. We've only seen the outside but it's totally beautiful. It's small and blue. It's in a great area, very quiet. It has a privacy fence and large garage. We are all excited about it; hopefully it will live up to our expectations. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

Apparently no one is loyal anymore. The friend that I was telling you about. A total FUCKING ASSHOLE. That's what I think about him now. Here I was in all of my own stupidity believing in the power of friendship. There is nothing loyal about this guy. I'm so hurt right now but I have to write about it or I will end up carrying it around with me. I've been so stressed and sick over the last month; more than I have ever been in my life, it's enough. I'm sick of fucking people, with their insensitive fucking attitudes.

How could I ever believe anything he says anymore? How can I ever believe most people when they say 'oh I'll be there'. Yeah give me a fucking break, you sick twisted jerk. Whats sad is I'm 30 years old and it has taken me this long to come to the realization that not all people are good. Most of them in fact are stupid fucking jerks who befriend you and make you believe their stories then piss all over your friendship as if it were something they would throw out with the trash. I guess I have to stop caring so much about people who show the slightest sign that they aren't as great as I originally thought. And oh there were signs but again my big caring heart let him in as he lead me to believe his lies. FUCK HIM and all that I thought he was. He ain't shit.

He's chasing a piece of ass that will never be his. He's delusional to believe she gives a fuck about him? She's married you stupid prick. Fuck that, you're married too. But chase away, run, go ahead because you're leaving the most important people, honest, good people behind and they aren't going to wait around for you to come to your fucking senses.

As for he and I? It's over, it's done. I'm sick and tired of being shitted on by him and frankly I don't give a flying fuck him in the ass with a twenty inch dildo anymore.

(HealthDay News) -- Could the key to weight loss for some people be as simple as getting some extra shuteye?

Possibly. New research suggests that people who don't get enough sleep tend to weigh more -- and that sleep can affect levels of the appetite-regulating hormones leptin and ghrelin.

"There is a dynamic balance between proper sleep and proper health. Sleep deprivation affects weight and a lot of other things. If you cheat sleep, there are a number of consequences, including affecting your hormones, appetite and mood," said Dr. Patrick Strollo, medical director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Sleep Medicine Center.

 Did you know that 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight? Oh my dog (inside joke) Even more scary is 1 out of 5 is obese. Sad, scary and overwhelming. And, while most people are aware of the relationship of diet and exercise to excess weight, few realize that the amount of sleep they get each night can also affect their weight. So I'm going back to bed; goodnight. 

And on and on and on it goes... when is it going to stop?

 Truth is... no one knows. Maybe I am letting my emotions get the best of me. I'm hurt. I just don't understand some people, but that goes without saying I guess. Someone tried to break into our door. He was banging, kicking and crying. Crying? Yes he continuously gave a low moaning like cry as he tried to force his way into the apartment. Although he had a slender frame he still scared the hell out of us. Sevi had to stand guard in case he got into the apartment before the police arrived. He had a knife in his hand but he was there to protect us. The police had to pull him off of the door and tackle him to the ground to get him to cooperate. It was a scary situation but it's over now. Until the detective calls that is...

 But on to the FM drama... Yes it's still going on. It has come to my attention that someone in a 'higher' position than a regular FM member is doing exactly what the last member was banned for doing. How stupid! I'm trying to ignore the problems, such as these. 

In fact I'm done with many of the people on the site. I will deal with the 'real' and have fun. I'm not there to make anymore friends. I will only deal with the people who I know are loyal friends and leave it at that.

Fool Moon is a great site. Like a second family in fact. Occassionally you find a few great people. Those people who are worth getting to know better. Good luck to the rest. Just a quick thought: A man's character is his destiny. Or something close... Understand?

So it continues...

 I'm completely  wounded by the actions of the Fool Moon members. Those who don't show compassion to those of us who are still around in the wake of the FM Massacre. (Good name for it!) I never thought 'these' people would be so cruel. Of course with all of this information I've been vague, trying not to give names away and I've been respectful of other people's privacy but I feel violated.

Now they are coming to me (practically begging me) to join their site. No way, it's not going to happen. I am loyal to those who are loyal to me and obviously they just don't get it.  Along with that they are claiming that someone used my name and IP address to gain access to their website. Give me a break, how pathetic can you be? Why in the hell would someone use my name and how in the hell can someone get my IP address. No body else uses my notebook not even my family. 

 I just don't care anymore... I will write more later!

Yes that's right, more drama. The banned members have made their own website. Good for them! Actually it's great for them. I'm glad that they are happy with their new home on the web. However they are taking from Fool Moon and probably not crediting the material. I'm hurt because most of the people who posted in the Funhouse part of the forum have disappeared, and I thought I'd actually made friends with some of them. I've taken time out of my life to help people with their relationships, personal life, hell I've even talk a few of them down from suicide and it is heartbreaking to think that nothing I said made one bit of a damn difference. Or better yet again they got what they wanted at the time and now it's fuck Kelly, she ain't shit type of thing. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh but it is true. The male friend that talked about in previous posts has talked to me all of 4 minutes at the most since all the drama started. So it's great for them... fuck Kelly. It doesn't feel all that good but whatever I'm still me. I guess I have to take this thing a different way. We are re-creating the Funhouse so that it will be something more mature and less child-like. We've pushed out most of the bullshit and hopefully we can build it back up into greatness.