donderdag 28 februari 2013
Wordart Freebie: I'd Lie For You by Meatloaf
I just made a word art with words from this wonderful song:
Click the image so it will show up full size, right click on it and save image as. Enjoy!
woensdag 27 februari 2013
Blooper of the Century
Oh, the things you can encounter on Skype...
Lately I have been skyping with Josh's mom, and I'm having a blast talking to her.
In one of our most recent skype conversations her phone rang. She said: "ooooooo, I KNOW who thát is..." her voice in such a tone that I thought it was Josh.
So she picked up her phone, held it in front of the camera and told me to say hi. I was still under the impression that it was Josh and I yelled "Hey Cutie" very enthusiastically.
Yeah, well... not so much... It was his dad...
These things can of course only happen to me, lol.
Lately I have been skyping with Josh's mom, and I'm having a blast talking to her.
In one of our most recent skype conversations her phone rang. She said: "ooooooo, I KNOW who thát is..." her voice in such a tone that I thought it was Josh.
So she picked up her phone, held it in front of the camera and told me to say hi. I was still under the impression that it was Josh and I yelled "Hey Cutie" very enthusiastically.
Yeah, well... not so much... It was his dad...
These things can of course only happen to me, lol.
woensdag 20 februari 2013
dinsdag 19 februari 2013
Monkey and Cat
Josh made me 2 drawings and sent them to me in the same envelope. He made the valentines flower for me for valentine (duh! haha), but this drawing of the monkey and the cat he made just for fun
Valentines Flower
Josh had made me this drawing for valentine. It is all in pencil because he was transferred last summer and wasn't allowed to bring his art supplies. He had to order supplies again and is still waiting fro them to be delivered.
Rose and flames
Lately I have been really spoiled by Josh and Robert. They both have sent me amazing drawings!
This one is from Robert:
This one is from Robert:
zaterdag 9 februari 2013
Update on the unexpected penpal request
So a while ago I talked about how Josh' daughter(14) had asked if she could write me a letter.
Due to my own stupid comments in the beginning of our penpal friendship ("I hate kids"), Josh had asked me if I could leave his daughter out of our conversations. Because me asking how she was doing, was only because he's my friend and would not show any sincere interest from me in her. Okay, if you don't want me to talk about your daughter than that's fine with me. Although you should know by now that if I ask something about her, that I am genuinely interested in her and that I'm not asking because you're my friend and I have an obligation to do so.
So when his mom mentioned that his daughter had asked if she could write me, I was reaaaaaally hesitant. NOT because I didn't want the daughter to write me, but because I didn't want to do anything behind Josh' back and hurt/upset him.
His mom explained my behaviour to him as: "yup, she REALLY hates kids"
And in my opinion that was SO unfair. It was something I said ages ago and I've noticed that now I'm growing older I can see things more in perspective, also regarding kids. Fine, I'm still not having kids of my own, but as I grow older the firm statement that I hate kids seems to be mellowing out.
Of course I was really upset about this. I have never lied to Josh, I've never been dishonest with him or deliberately hurt/upset him. So when his mom made her comment about me to him, I felt ambushed from 2 sides for a crime I didn't commit. Yeah, I made a harsh statement years ago, but doesn't everyone do that sometimes? Besides, what If I would think that way? What if I couldn't look past his crime and wouldn't have written him. Or stop looking past his crime and therefor stop writing? It would devastate him. That's why I was so nervous for his phonecall. To make a long story short, he said he had to think about it.
But the whole thing was bugging me and I was really moody over it, so I wrote him a 6 page letter about how I felt and how my point of view was on this whole thing. I think I might have stepped on a few toes here and there haha.
When I came home yesterday, there was a jailmail from him, I don't know if it was in reply to my 6page moody letter because he didn't mention that he received it. But this is what he wrote:
"Anyway, I just talked to my mom. My daughter wrote you a letter and gave it to her yesterday. So, my mom is sending it to me to read and decide if I want you to get it or not. Which brings me to something I wanted to talk to you about.
As you know, my daughter is my heart and soul! I only want what's best for her and I don't want her to face anymore pain, rejection and abandonment. I've told you of my uncertainty about your contact with her, and that I'd have to think about it.
For 2 years, you have been a loyal, stable and dear friend. You've done so much for me and supported me in countless ways. You've been such an important and positive part of my life and it would be a disservice to my daughter for me to not allow her to get to know you. It's important to me that she knows the woman that's kept me alive and the woman that provided me so much comfort.
All I ask though is that your correspondence with her go through me first. I won't edit, change or withhold any of it from either of you. I just want to be "in the loop" and know what's said. This is really no different than if you were meeting her in person. Obviously I wouldn't send her to a strangers house alone - I would be there with her until they've become sufficiently acquainted. In the future I'll likely have the two of you correspond directly. Is that okay with you? And, do you understand?"
So that was quite a surprise... I was afraid that we would end up fighting over it, but I like this :D Now I can't wait for his daughter's letter to me :D
Due to my own stupid comments in the beginning of our penpal friendship ("I hate kids"), Josh had asked me if I could leave his daughter out of our conversations. Because me asking how she was doing, was only because he's my friend and would not show any sincere interest from me in her. Okay, if you don't want me to talk about your daughter than that's fine with me. Although you should know by now that if I ask something about her, that I am genuinely interested in her and that I'm not asking because you're my friend and I have an obligation to do so.
So when his mom mentioned that his daughter had asked if she could write me, I was reaaaaaally hesitant. NOT because I didn't want the daughter to write me, but because I didn't want to do anything behind Josh' back and hurt/upset him.
His mom explained my behaviour to him as: "yup, she REALLY hates kids"
And in my opinion that was SO unfair. It was something I said ages ago and I've noticed that now I'm growing older I can see things more in perspective, also regarding kids. Fine, I'm still not having kids of my own, but as I grow older the firm statement that I hate kids seems to be mellowing out.
Of course I was really upset about this. I have never lied to Josh, I've never been dishonest with him or deliberately hurt/upset him. So when his mom made her comment about me to him, I felt ambushed from 2 sides for a crime I didn't commit. Yeah, I made a harsh statement years ago, but doesn't everyone do that sometimes? Besides, what If I would think that way? What if I couldn't look past his crime and wouldn't have written him. Or stop looking past his crime and therefor stop writing? It would devastate him. That's why I was so nervous for his phonecall. To make a long story short, he said he had to think about it.
But the whole thing was bugging me and I was really moody over it, so I wrote him a 6 page letter about how I felt and how my point of view was on this whole thing. I think I might have stepped on a few toes here and there haha.
When I came home yesterday, there was a jailmail from him, I don't know if it was in reply to my 6page moody letter because he didn't mention that he received it. But this is what he wrote:
"Anyway, I just talked to my mom. My daughter wrote you a letter and gave it to her yesterday. So, my mom is sending it to me to read and decide if I want you to get it or not. Which brings me to something I wanted to talk to you about.
As you know, my daughter is my heart and soul! I only want what's best for her and I don't want her to face anymore pain, rejection and abandonment. I've told you of my uncertainty about your contact with her, and that I'd have to think about it.
For 2 years, you have been a loyal, stable and dear friend. You've done so much for me and supported me in countless ways. You've been such an important and positive part of my life and it would be a disservice to my daughter for me to not allow her to get to know you. It's important to me that she knows the woman that's kept me alive and the woman that provided me so much comfort.
All I ask though is that your correspondence with her go through me first. I won't edit, change or withhold any of it from either of you. I just want to be "in the loop" and know what's said. This is really no different than if you were meeting her in person. Obviously I wouldn't send her to a strangers house alone - I would be there with her until they've become sufficiently acquainted. In the future I'll likely have the two of you correspond directly. Is that okay with you? And, do you understand?"
So that was quite a surprise... I was afraid that we would end up fighting over it, but I like this :D Now I can't wait for his daughter's letter to me :D
dinsdag 5 februari 2013
Having penpals from a prisoners point of view
About a little over a year ago, my WAP friend Fee asked for a penpal for her boyfriends cellie on the WAP forum. I sent her a PM and stated that I had time on my hands for a new penpal, so she gave me his addres and James and I started writing.
A few days ago, Fee asked me if she could write James to tell him how life's going for her boyfriend, because he asked her to do so. Today Fee wrote me this:
Hey You,
I got a letter from James, he's a nice guy. I want to tell you what he said:
I never got to thank you for landing me Moon as a penpal. I didn't realize someone as special, smart and funny not to say the least as caring as her could or would care to write to me. You're right Moon is truely lovely. I like her personality and she's goodlooking, I like her age, her size and especially her hair. I hope when I do get out I can end up with someone as savvy and good looks as her, we have a lot in common. I'm not as organized in my style of thinking. I admire her quick comeback in the hardest time of her life.
He wrote something about Jpay as well but, that's not important enough to share on my blog. This is especially the reason why I write to my guys. Not because they compliment me, heck I KNOW I am the best, I don't need to hear that from them, hahahahahaha. But because I can make someone feel special and wanted within the crappy circumstances they find themselves, and hopefully make them better persons that when they DO get out of prison, they stay out of trouble.
Thnx again, Fee, for sharing this with me!
A few days ago, Fee asked me if she could write James to tell him how life's going for her boyfriend, because he asked her to do so. Today Fee wrote me this:
Hey You,
I got a letter from James, he's a nice guy. I want to tell you what he said:
I never got to thank you for landing me Moon as a penpal. I didn't realize someone as special, smart and funny not to say the least as caring as her could or would care to write to me. You're right Moon is truely lovely. I like her personality and she's goodlooking, I like her age, her size and especially her hair. I hope when I do get out I can end up with someone as savvy and good looks as her, we have a lot in common. I'm not as organized in my style of thinking. I admire her quick comeback in the hardest time of her life.
He wrote something about Jpay as well but, that's not important enough to share on my blog. This is especially the reason why I write to my guys. Not because they compliment me, heck I KNOW I am the best, I don't need to hear that from them, hahahahahaha. But because I can make someone feel special and wanted within the crappy circumstances they find themselves, and hopefully make them better persons that when they DO get out of prison, they stay out of trouble.
Thnx again, Fee, for sharing this with me!
vrijdag 1 februari 2013
Big Big World Wordart Freebie
Barcelona (Freddie Mercury Song) Wordart Freebie
BAM! Wordart Freebie
Three boys rescued by prison inmates
There! eat your heart out to all those inmate bashers.
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/50879/three+boys+rescued+by+prison+inmates+after+canoe+capsizes+on+creek/
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/50879/three+boys+rescued+by+prison+inmates+after+canoe+capsizes+on+creek/
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