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January 3rd, 2008

Happy 2008!

1/3/08 02:07 pm
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This may well be my only LJ post for the year. Live it up, Baby!

My journal, 9 Moons Ago, has a new look, finally! Check it out!

Peace, love and cookies to you all!

I hope this year brings you lots of Oreo, Thin Mint and homemade chocolate chip days!

xo Amy
  • Current Mood: dorky
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July 20th, 2007

Where To Find Me...

7/20/07 08:59 am
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I have too many freakin online journals. I blame it on friends and family who refuse to subscribe to the (yes, I know it's evil) cult of MySpace. (Personally, I find that it makes it quicker and easier to keep in touch with a lot of people.)

So, for the record, go to these two places if you want to hear me talk about such exciting subject as:

1. The doctor's office
2. The emergency room
3. kangaroos
4. The ambulance
5. art
6. the emergency room
7. my family and friends, who you do not know
8. nature
9. did I mention the emergency room?


9 Moons Ago

Amy's MySpace Page


Just thought I'd give you a head's up.
Thanks,
Amy
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January 15th, 2007

That Settles it, Then!

1/15/07 07:16 pm
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You Should Be a Painter

You have the vision, patience, and skill to bring your unique visions to canvas.
And you're even tempered enough not to cut your ear off in the process!
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December 18th, 2006

I think I just made my own meme without realizing it till now. . .

12/18/06 05:03 pm
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what's on my plate: sourdough hard pretzels, extra sharp cheddar cheese, black olives, walnuts from the shell, baby carrots, ranch dip, a dill pickle.

what's in my glass: cherry pepsi on the rocks

what's on my feet: cozy white, light blue, & navy striped socks

what's on my mind: loved ones ("some are dead and some are living"), holiday things, "to-do's", and creative ideas.

what's on my ipod: a group which plays celtic and medieval-sounding music on instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy. (Blowzabella)

what I did today: skipped church to sleep in, watched movies with my mom (a sweet classic "Bells of St. Mary's" and part of one which normally you couldn't pay me to watch, "The Santa Claus 2", just cause Mom was watching it. It was totally worth it though because Molly Shannon was in it and sang a Shania Twain song. Hee.)Also decorated a little, and emailed my husband.

what I most want before the end of this year: some snow.

what I would like to do next year (and beyond): make less promises and keep more promises. Stay in better touch with friends and family. Make healthy changes in mind, body, spirit. Volunteer.
Make plans for moving back to the U.S. in the future.
Oh yeah, and make tons of money. (And though it may sound all "goody two-shoes" -what the hell does that saying mean anyway?!- Money enough to help not only my situation, but other people too.)

what I plan to do tomorrow: write the rest of my cards, and package some gifts to send, decorate the house some more, try and update a website or two. Call "me ozband".

am I happy?: you bet!
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December 16th, 2006

I still have a thing for Stipe, as goofy as he can be...

12/16/06 08:06 am
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Even though it's obvious how this was pieced together, i like how silly it is...he he. Cute:



Weird Al Interviews Michael Stipe.
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December 1st, 2006

Happy December. . . Get'chur Kringle on!

12/1/06 06:31 pm
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I'm at 'home' here in PA, USA.
Having fun with my 2 year old nephew, and the rest of the family.
Thinking of more friends and family that I want to get in touch with.
Missing my sweetie and our two pups, back in Melbourne.
Staying up till 4 most nights and sleeping in till noon.
Eating ice cream, mandarin oranges, pickles, homemade cranberry sauce, black olives and drinking cherry cokes.
Rummaging through old photos, cards, and artwork.
Talking to Cam through a free online phone.
Doing home-repair-type projects for my parents and sister and making lists for more.
Watching SNL, Conan O'Brien, and the Office.
Tuning in to Melbourne radio online.
Watching a few good youtube videos.
Window shopping.
Putting Christmas lights and decorations up.
Still living out of the suitcase.
Teasing my siblings.

S'good to be back!

My other blog, even though I'm not writing often at the moment:
9 Moons Ago
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July 15th, 2006

Where It's At

7/15/06 03:13 pm
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Down-Under!:
9 Moons Ago
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February 22nd, 2006

Enneagram Test

2/22/06 03:23 pm
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the Peacemaker



Test finished!
you chose BX - your Enneagram type is NINE.


"I am at peace"




Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union
with others and the world around them.




How to Get Along with Me




  • If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially
    don't like expectations or pressure.



  • I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advatage of this.



  • Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit.



  • Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge
    me gently and nonjudgmentally.



  • Ask me questions to help me get clear.



  • Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery.



  • Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings.



  • I like a good discussion but not a confrontation.



  • Let me know you like what I've done or said.



  • Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life.





What I Like About Being a Nine




  • being nonjudgmental and accepting



  • caring for and being concerned about others



  • being able to relax and have a good time



  • knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around



  • my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good
    mediator and facilitator



  • my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and
    now



  • being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe





What's Hard About Being a Nine




  • being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive



  • being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline



  • being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch
    of the mouth personally



  • being confused about what I really want



  • caring too much about what others will think of me



  • not being listened to or taken seriously






Nines as Children Often




  • feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant



  • tune out a lot, especially when others argue



  • are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves






Nines as Parents




  • are supportive, kind, and warm



  • are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective








Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele





The Enneagram Made Easy


Discover the 9 Types of People


HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages








You are not completely happy with the result?!


You chose BX




Would you rather have chosen:



  • AX
    (SEVEN)


  • CX
    (TWO)


  • BY
    (FOUR)

  • BZ
    (FIVE)

    		•








    My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender
    :


    free online dating

    		 free online dating

    		You scored higher than 26%
    on ABC


    free online dating

    		 free online dating

    		You scored higher than 31%
    on XYZ




    Link: The Quick and Painless ENNEAGRAM Test written by felk on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test
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    January 12th, 2006

    Janine Had This Thing on Her Blog, So Now It's On Mine!

    1/12/06 12:49 am
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    Fill free to fill it out! And don't forget, I do most of my blogging here:
    9 Moons Ago

    01. name.
    02. birthday.
    03. place of residence.
    04. what makes you happy?
    05. what are you listening to now/have listened to last?
    06. do you read my lj?
    07. if you do, what is particularly good/bad about it?
    08. an interesting fact about you.
    09. are you in love/have a crush at the moment?
    10. favourite place to be.
    11. favourite lyric.
    12. best time of the year.
    13. weirdest food you like.
    14. what do you hate so much that it makes you want to burn everything to the ground and then hit someone?
    15. how long is your armpit hair?

    recommend.
    01. a film.
    02. a book.
    03. a band, song and an album.

    plus+
    01. one thing you like about me.
    02. two things you like about yourself.
    03. put this in your lj so i can tell you what i think of you.
    04. post a picture of yourself.
    • Current Mood: sleepy
    • Current Music: Irish
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    November 6th, 2005

    Guess What?

    11/6/05 06:34 pm
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    I write my entries at my other journal, 9 Moons Ago.
    Check it out!:

    9 Moons Ago
    • Current Mood: thoughtful
    • Current Music: bavarian folk
    • Tags:
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