Jade Walker's comments

What Would You Force Your Spouse To Do? - Blog Entry

07 Nov 2008 11:07 AM

I'm completely serious. I was so afraid of needles that I once suffered through a 5-day, level 13 migraine and a hospital visit -- and still turned down the pain reliever the doc offered unless he gave it to me in liquid form. Since I couldn't live my life with such a devastating phobia, I decided to face my fears and get a tattoo for my 28th birthday.

I was a wreck during the ride to the tattoo shop. In my head I just kept repeating the same words over and over again: "Vivir con miedo es como vivir a medias." ("A life lived in fear is a life half lived."). When I met the artist, I explained how terrified I was. He vowed to take his time, and be as gentle as possible. He lived up to that promise and gave me a lovely ankh. Now, I'm not as terrified of needles. I even plan to get more ink in the future! *smile*

What Would You Force Your Spouse To Do? - Blog Entry

04 Nov 2008 04:51 PM

I'd probably force my beau to the hospital, but only if he was being too stubborn to go.

I used to have that same phobia about needles. You know how I got over it? Tattoo.

What's the Spookiest Thing That's Happened to You on Halloween? - Blog Entry

01 Nov 2008 02:59 PM

How did it go? Hope you're ok.

The Search for the Perfect Engagement Ring - Blog Entry

29 Oct 2008 07:58 AM

My beau and I went ring shopping a few weeks ago. After visiting two stores, we found a pair of wedding rings and a lovely engagement ring (all for 60% off -- perfect for a couple on a budget).

I decided against a diamond solitaire for a variety of reasons. Diamonds mean nothing to me; they're just shiny rocks. The whole blood diamond issue turns me off as well. More importantly, I hate the idea of my beau being TOLD to buy me a diamond ring that'll cost him three months' salary. Is that really all I'm worth? Who says his love is measured by the size of the rock on my finger? Not I. And I didn't want a yellow gold or platinum ring either, as they were way too flashy and expensive.

In the end, I chose a lovely, sapphire ring (his birthstone) and a plain wedding band. His ring is hammered white gold, simple and elegant. I can't even begin to tell you anything about the engagement ring's clarity or carat size. We didn't even ask. It's the meaning behind the offering that matters to me. I know because when M slipped the ring on my finger to test the size, he took my breath away.

So now I'm in wait mode. He's got something special planned for the big proposal. What, oh what can it be???

Black Clouds - Blog Entry

23 Oct 2008 10:32 AM

Being a graveyarder, I tend to view such things in reverse. I loathe sunny days and always cross to the shady side of the street. Give me dark, cloudy, stormy skies and I'm a happy camper. Raise the temperature above 75 and I'm really to kill things (or kill myself depending on how bad the heat-induced migraine gets).

Anyway, it sounds like you're in a need of a good cleansing. Really cast off those unwanted clouds. How? I'm talking about a full-out, head-to-toe washdown (rain storms are great for this) followed by a salt, water and sage treatment for your home. Refocus your energy by creating a few dreams and then working to make 'em come true. Hang a cinnamon broom above your office door. Buy yourself fresh flowers. Go outside and spin. Just twirl and twirl and twirl until you feel dizzy. Jump into a pile of leaves. Gather all of the clothes that don't fit you anymore and give them to charity. Do a bit of yoga. Choose your destiny. In essence, clear away those clouds by rearranging your mojo.

What to Choose: A Cliched Wedding Song or an Offbeat One? - Blog Entry

16 Oct 2008 09:17 AM

We're not planning on having a DJ or a band, so no wedding song for us. However, if we end up slow dancing in the hotel room during our honeymoon, we'll probably queue up "My One and Only Love" by Sting or "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones.

FWIW, "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is my favorite song of all time -- but only the uncensored version. The radio cut is crap.

A Little Spoiling Goes a Long Way - Blog Entry

16 Oct 2008 06:50 AM

Spoiling is good. The key is to figure out what your partner likes (it really is the thought that counts). For me, practicality is key. I could care less about fancy jewelry or clothes. Buy me a beautiful new stand mixer, a book by my favorite author or an extra external harddrive for my computer and I'm on cloud nine.

Reflections on a Weekend - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2008 04:34 PM

Both were just okay...Ghost Town had a lot of potential, but it lacked romantic chemistry. And Burn After Reading was bizarre - good for fans of the Coen Bros.

What Would You Say? - Blog Entry

14 Oct 2008 08:45 AM

My beau was properly thanked several times this weekend...oh and I said thank you too! *evil grin*

Reflections on a Weekend - Blog Entry

13 Oct 2008 03:58 PM

If your latest manuscript isn't selling, perhaps you should put it away for a while and start on a new one. Then when you sell that, you'll already be ahead!

As for us, we spent the weekend leafing through New Hampshire, watched a double feature at the movie theatre (Ghost Town and Burn After Reading) and generally just enjoyed being together. *smile*