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An American guy
Still trying to understand Life
29 October 2009 @ 10:59 am
On the way to work this morning, I couldn't help but notice everyone rushing past me.
I realized that I was one of them not too long ago.
I realized that I was one of them not too long ago.
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complacent16 October 2009 @ 08:45 am
15 September 2009 @ 07:40 am
Wow, It's been over a month without a post, even for me that's kind of long.
So what's going on.......
did everyone enjoy their three weeks of summer? That's how long ( or short ) it seemed to be for me. Didn't go away for any vacation, too many bills to pay this year.
Thanks to![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
gillian16 , and [info] zombina_doll for helping me get through a bit of a dry spell, if you know what I mean. Ha Ha Still haven't bought a new car yet, I decided to wait until the 2010 Dodge Avengers come out so I can check them out first hand. Which means I have to actually sit in one to make sure I fit comfortably because of my height. Bowling season started last night. I didn't expect to do as well as I did. It felt good to get out there and do some sports like activity. I really slacked off this summer in that area. I actually feel a bit more energized this morning and without any aches or pains ( yet ).
So what's going on.......
did everyone enjoy their three weeks of summer? That's how long ( or short ) it seemed to be for me. Didn't go away for any vacation, too many bills to pay this year.
Thanks to
gillian16 , and [info] zombina_doll for helping me get through a bit of a dry spell, if you know what I mean. Ha Ha Still haven't bought a new car yet, I decided to wait until the 2010 Dodge Avengers come out so I can check them out first hand. Which means I have to actually sit in one to make sure I fit comfortably because of my height. Bowling season started last night. I didn't expect to do as well as I did. It felt good to get out there and do some sports like activity. I really slacked off this summer in that area. I actually feel a bit more energized this morning and without any aches or pains ( yet ). Current Mood: chipper
chipper11 August 2009 @ 11:46 am
Ok, so I'm finally going to get a new car. It just sucks that there aren't enough 2010s out yet and 2009s are getting low. I'm looking at the Dodge Avenger and the Mazda 6. There are some Mazdas out now, but no Avengers yet. I'll be trading in my Durango, hopefully not as a clunker, though it does qualify as one. I may be able to get more for it, just as a regular trade in.
My sister had a run in with a car dealer last week. They tried to do a switch a-roo on her. She picked out a new Mazda 3, then we went inside so she could do all the paper work. Well when that was all done, we went to go drive away in her new car. As we were pulling away, I looked over at her instrument panel to see how everything looked with the lights on. Then I noticed the odometer...it read 914 miles!! Now this was a 2010, supposedly brand new. So we turned around and she was pissed!! She storms back into the showroom where the dealers do their dirty work and finds her guy. She flat out says "I want my old car back now!" "You tried to rip me off!" At first they "acted surprised" and wanted to know what the problem was. Well once she told them, they couldn't understand how something like that could happen. They then offered her a different one, or one right off the truck when more arrive. But she refused and demanded her old car back. So they went and got it and she stood there as they shredded all her paper work and credited her charge account for the down payment. We then turned around and walked out.
My sister had a run in with a car dealer last week. They tried to do a switch a-roo on her. She picked out a new Mazda 3, then we went inside so she could do all the paper work. Well when that was all done, we went to go drive away in her new car. As we were pulling away, I looked over at her instrument panel to see how everything looked with the lights on. Then I noticed the odometer...it read 914 miles!! Now this was a 2010, supposedly brand new. So we turned around and she was pissed!! She storms back into the showroom where the dealers do their dirty work and finds her guy. She flat out says "I want my old car back now!" "You tried to rip me off!" At first they "acted surprised" and wanted to know what the problem was. Well once she told them, they couldn't understand how something like that could happen. They then offered her a different one, or one right off the truck when more arrive. But she refused and demanded her old car back. So they went and got it and she stood there as they shredded all her paper work and credited her charge account for the down payment. We then turned around and walked out.
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cranky20 July 2009 @ 02:39 pm
Saturday my family had a family reunion. Relatives from all over came to it. Though there were a few who couldn't make it due to other plans or illness. Next year we have to send out the invites earlier so people can plan for it. I met people that I had neither seen or heard of before. Mostly they were like third or fourth cousins, but still way cool.
One in particular had done most of the research over the last two years tracing our family history. He was able to go as far back as 1675!!! A few tid bits:
I found out that we are originally Dutch ( I thought we were something like that ).
We learned the names of relatives who fought in the revolutionary war.
We learned the names who fought in the civil war.
There are a few Free Masons still around ( actually, one did come ).
A relative was the President of a major college.
A cousin had something to do with helping Naismith develop basketball.
There were a lot of stories that were found out about some relatives which were fascinating!
My head was spinning from all of the things we found out.
One in particular had done most of the research over the last two years tracing our family history. He was able to go as far back as 1675!!! A few tid bits:
I found out that we are originally Dutch ( I thought we were something like that ).
We learned the names of relatives who fought in the revolutionary war.
We learned the names who fought in the civil war.
There are a few Free Masons still around ( actually, one did come ).
A relative was the President of a major college.
A cousin had something to do with helping Naismith develop basketball.
There were a lot of stories that were found out about some relatives which were fascinating!
My head was spinning from all of the things we found out.
Current Mood: excited
excited14 July 2009 @ 11:43 am
I think she / they are getting the idea....lol I was right...
You don't want to help me and don't want to be with me...
--
Alesia Zoreva
nattyflo08@gmail.com
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amused09 July 2009 @ 11:19 am
In 1986, Peter Davies was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University.
On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully.
He got down on one knee and inspected the elephant's foot and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it. As carefully and as gently as he could, Peter worked the wood out with his hunting knife, after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot. The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments. Peter stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled. Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away. Peter never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.
Twenty years later, Peter was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teen-aged son. As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and walked over to near where Peter and his son Cameron were standing. The large bull elephant stared at Peter, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down. The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man.
Remembering the encounter in 1986, Peter couldn't help wondering if this was the same elephant. Peter summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing and made his way into the enclosure. He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder. The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Peter legs and slammed his stupid ass against the railing, killing him instantly.
Probably wasn't the same elephant.
This is for all of my friends who send me those heart-warming stories.
On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully.
He got down on one knee and inspected the elephant's foot and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it. As carefully and as gently as he could, Peter worked the wood out with his hunting knife, after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot. The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments. Peter stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled. Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away. Peter never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.
Twenty years later, Peter was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teen-aged son. As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and walked over to near where Peter and his son Cameron were standing. The large bull elephant stared at Peter, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down. The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man.
Remembering the encounter in 1986, Peter couldn't help wondering if this was the same elephant. Peter summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing and made his way into the enclosure. He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder. The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Peter legs and slammed his stupid ass against the railing, killing him instantly.
Probably wasn't the same elephant.
This is for all of my friends who send me those heart-warming stories.
Current Mood: amused
amused30 June 2009 @ 11:06 am
I'm going to Philadelphia on Thursday for a historical visit. Just spending the day, so I want to see the best places. I know I'll start at the visitor center to get my bearings and buy any tickets I might need. Anyone have suggestions??
Current Mood: curious
curious26 June 2009 @ 10:52 am
Ok, I finally got to see Star Trek last weekend. I'm glad I did. I loved it! Though I did have a few problems with it. I guess since I'm a purists about it, there were bound to be parts I wouldn't agree with. I liked how we learned about Kirks early life. Plus the characters were spot on. If you haven't seen it and are going to, then stop reading this!!
So here it goes:
First...... Spock and Uhura...no, why go there?
Second.........Spocks mother dieing??
Third.....Spocks home planet destroyed??
I don't know why those are the only parts I can remember right now. If any of you have other parts that didn't make sense let me know.
On a different subject, went to the Mets game Thursday afternoon......I guess you could literally call me a Red neck now for sure...ouch! We were actually praying for some clouds to come over! it was good to see the new stadium first hand. I'm so glad I don't have to drive to it anymore, now I can take the train right to it. Yes the won too!
So here it goes:
First...... Spock and Uhura...no, why go there?
Second.........Spocks mother dieing??
Third.....Spocks home planet destroyed??
I don't know why those are the only parts I can remember right now. If any of you have other parts that didn't make sense let me know.
On a different subject, went to the Mets game Thursday afternoon......I guess you could literally call me a Red neck now for sure...ouch! We were actually praying for some clouds to come over! it was good to see the new stadium first hand. I'm so glad I don't have to drive to it anymore, now I can take the train right to it. Yes the won too!
Current Mood: chipper
chipper26 June 2009 @ 07:43 am
Desperation time??
My dear if it is fair I do not sleep which night.
To me it is not trusted, that we shall not be together.
So is insulting to feel that between us became money.
Really there are no chances that you can help me??
I can try to borrow money, but it will be no more than 50$...
I do not know that to me to do.
Please understand that I love you and I wish to be with you...
--
Alesia Zoreva
nattyflo08@gmail.com
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bored15 June 2009 @ 10:03 am
How long will she (they) keep this up??
My dear, I booked tickets for Friday... But me have told that until then while I will not pay this money my ticket will not be valid...
Also that is better make it as soon as possible differently me can not to start up in the country...
Now I can take off only on Monday. To me to book the ticket??? You can help me???
You know, one woman has whispered another on an ear that I the prostitute who goes abroad....
My dear, please help me so it is heavy to bear humiliations with officials...
Also very sadly to read that you you cease to trust me...
Between us there is only a step...
I start to be afraid that you think only of money...
--
Alesia Zoreva
nattyflo08@gmail.com
----
You wrote Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 22:57:11:
> My Dearest Alesia,
> I sent it in your name. My name was on it. The MTCN # is
> 2309716451. Are you trying to rip me off or something?? I thought
> you loved me?? I'm not feeling it now.
>
>> Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:49:12 +0400
>> From: nattyflo08@gmail.com
>> >> Subject: Re: missing..
>>
>> I do not understand you a little??? Have you sent money???
>> I was told at the closest agent that I cannot receive money without your full name as you fill it in papers.
>> And without MTCN (Transfer Control Number) - for Western Union
>> (these is 10 digits)
>> or Reference number - 8 digits for Money Gram...
>> Please, send me this information!!!
>>
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giggly12 June 2009 @ 12:05 pm
I had a weird dream last night, I don't know if it was the pain pills or low blood sugar...lol So anyway, it wasn't very long, it went something like this:
I was at a place helping decorating for a party, it was a large place like a small warehouse or maybe a gymnasium...So there was this girl there and we were good friends, but I felt more towards her then I think she felt for me. I don't know what the party was for, but we had balloons and streamers all over the place, it was well lite too. We finished up with the decorations and I decide to leave for a while. She stayed , as a lot of people did also. I drove away, but don't remember where I went or if I actually did go anywhere.
When I came back I opened the glass double doors to go in. Right at the entranced, there were these girls who were dressed like cheerleaders, they even had little things painted on the face cheeks. They were standing there watching this group of dancers who were dancing very provocatively ( male and female couples ). When I tried to go pass the one cheerleader, she stopped me and asked why I came back, that I shouldn't have. I was perplexed as to why she said that.
But I made my way passed her to look for my friend. I went to the far side of the building and saw her. When she saw me she started crying and asked why I came back. She said I shouldn't have come back and said something like "he's going to ask me out". I just turned and saw this guy walking towards us. Then she pulled my arm to turn me so I was facing her. While still crying she accused me of following her at the mall the other day ( which wasn't included in the dream ).
That's all I can remember for now, if anything else pops in, I'll have to add it.
I was at a place helping decorating for a party, it was a large place like a small warehouse or maybe a gymnasium...So there was this girl there and we were good friends, but I felt more towards her then I think she felt for me. I don't know what the party was for, but we had balloons and streamers all over the place, it was well lite too. We finished up with the decorations and I decide to leave for a while. She stayed , as a lot of people did also. I drove away, but don't remember where I went or if I actually did go anywhere.
When I came back I opened the glass double doors to go in. Right at the entranced, there were these girls who were dressed like cheerleaders, they even had little things painted on the face cheeks. They were standing there watching this group of dancers who were dancing very provocatively ( male and female couples ). When I tried to go pass the one cheerleader, she stopped me and asked why I came back, that I shouldn't have. I was perplexed as to why she said that.
But I made my way passed her to look for my friend. I went to the far side of the building and saw her. When she saw me she started crying and asked why I came back. She said I shouldn't have come back and said something like "he's going to ask me out". I just turned and saw this guy walking towards us. Then she pulled my arm to turn me so I was facing her. While still crying she accused me of following her at the mall the other day ( which wasn't included in the dream ).
That's all I can remember for now, if anything else pops in, I'll have to add it.
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contemplative12 June 2009 @ 08:54 am
My dear you know may be I do agree with you about our meet that right now it is very soon... But I have a strong conviction that the only meeting face to face can help us to know each other. Course doing this we make a new step in our relation!!! If you are worry about your work while my visit, I can tell you that it is not necessary for you to take vacation time for my visit. I want to plug into your daily life, to prepare breakfast for you before your leaving home for a job and meet you each time when you return from job!!! Waiting for your reply, kiss you million times!!! --
Alesia Zoreva
nattyflo08@gmail.com
I guess she still loves me...lol See if this one works, if not just copy and paste it. www.photoshare.ru/user/nattyflo08/
Current Mood: chipper
chipper11 June 2009 @ 01:09 pm
Jump back a bit....
> Subject: I can't stop thinking of you!
>
> My beloved I don't know what is happening to me.
> I can't stop thinking of you. I have been thinking of you all night
> and day long. I couldn't get asleep.
> I am thinking too much, planning too much. I am like a child waiting for something special, you know that feeling?
> When you believe that something special will happen, you count
> minutes, seconds. Too many thoughts in my head drive me crazy. I become mad with happiness.
> I can't feel the reality anymore and I don't believe this is me.
> You know it is a strange feeling, I would like to describe it to you, and I would like to know if you feel the same.
> I become crazy if I don,t see your letter on my e-mail, the thoughts
> like. Does he abandon me?
> Did I say something wrong?” appear in my mind and I become afraid of losing you.
> When I don't see you letter on my e-mail I feel terrible, I feel like the time stops, I feel like I am dead.
> I am sure now that I want top be with you, I don't care what other
> people think, I don't care if it is against the normal rules of finding your second half.
> I feel that I want to be with you with every single part of my body.
> I can't satisfy myself with your letters anymore, I cannot live without seeing your lips, I want to kiss them,
want to see your eyes and hold your hands.
> I want to realize everything I dreamt of with you. Hold your hands like I dreamt about it, look at you, and look in your eyes.
> I want to live for you, want to be with you in happiness and misery. I want to go asleep with you, embracing you.
> I want to see you when you wake up, make you breakfast, coffee, honey.
> Say you good morning, my sweetheart.
> It is a strange feeling, but I feel that I could have a strong family with you.
> I don't want to be alone anymore, but feel that there is someone behind me, who can protect me.
> What does this feeling mean? I think I am in love with you. I am afraid to scare you with what I am writing.
> It is silly, I am not a girl. I should control myself. Yeah, I should
> but I can't.
> You have already figured out that I cannot pretend the things I don't have.
> Yes I was hurt, but it seems that I haven't lost the ability of loving someone.
> I want you to know about it, even if at the end you will hurt me, too.
> I will forgive you, still, because my love is so profound that it will be enough for both of us.
> Strange-strange feeling, I don't even remember when was the last time
> it was so strong. Probably, it was the very first time many years ago.
> If only I could I would take a plane I would spend everything just to appear in your arms, strong and secure...
> I have figured out that I really can receive a visa to reach you, probably that is the fact that
> doesn't let me calm down. Now I feel everything can be real.
> Dear, believe me it is a question of time. Soon we will be together.
> I will do all the paper work, get the visa, pay for it and take a plane; you will just need to get me at the airport.
> As far as I figured out it will not be a problem, because I have no relatives in your country and no criminal cases in my life.
> The only thing that can prevent them from giving me the visa is my salary. Damn.
> It is not big enough. But I will try, nevertheless.
> I hope you understand me.
> It is a risk I have never been to your country, I am afraid a bit. But I know that I want to try our relationship,
to prove them, to make them real.
> Write me something on this account; I need to know your opinion.
> Love you, love you, love you more than I love my life.
> Miss you, love you!!!
>
> P.S. I have made you some new pictures, check them up.
> Are they good enough?
> Mostly they were done by my girlfriend
>
> --
> Alesia
> nattyflo08@gmail.com
>
> Here is some of my pics
> http://nattyflo08.photoshare.ru/
>
> Subject: I can't stop thinking of you!
>
> My beloved I don't know what is happening to me.
> I can't stop thinking of you. I have been thinking of you all night
> and day long. I couldn't get asleep.
> I am thinking too much, planning too much. I am like a child waiting for something special, you know that feeling?
> When you believe that something special will happen, you count
> minutes, seconds. Too many thoughts in my head drive me crazy. I become mad with happiness.
> I can't feel the reality anymore and I don't believe this is me.
> You know it is a strange feeling, I would like to describe it to you, and I would like to know if you feel the same.
> I become crazy if I don,t see your letter on my e-mail, the thoughts
> like. Does he abandon me?
> Did I say something wrong?” appear in my mind and I become afraid of losing you.
> When I don't see you letter on my e-mail I feel terrible, I feel like the time stops, I feel like I am dead.
> I am sure now that I want top be with you, I don't care what other
> people think, I don't care if it is against the normal rules of finding your second half.
> I feel that I want to be with you with every single part of my body.
> I can't satisfy myself with your letters anymore, I cannot live without seeing your lips, I want to kiss them,
want to see your eyes and hold your hands.
> I want to realize everything I dreamt of with you. Hold your hands like I dreamt about it, look at you, and look in your eyes.
> I want to live for you, want to be with you in happiness and misery. I want to go asleep with you, embracing you.
> I want to see you when you wake up, make you breakfast, coffee, honey.
> Say you good morning, my sweetheart.
> It is a strange feeling, but I feel that I could have a strong family with you.
> I don't want to be alone anymore, but feel that there is someone behind me, who can protect me.
> What does this feeling mean? I think I am in love with you. I am afraid to scare you with what I am writing.
> It is silly, I am not a girl. I should control myself. Yeah, I should
> but I can't.
> You have already figured out that I cannot pretend the things I don't have.
> Yes I was hurt, but it seems that I haven't lost the ability of loving someone.
> I want you to know about it, even if at the end you will hurt me, too.
> I will forgive you, still, because my love is so profound that it will be enough for both of us.
> Strange-strange feeling, I don't even remember when was the last time
> it was so strong. Probably, it was the very first time many years ago.
> If only I could I would take a plane I would spend everything just to appear in your arms, strong and secure...
> I have figured out that I really can receive a visa to reach you, probably that is the fact that
> doesn't let me calm down. Now I feel everything can be real.
> Dear, believe me it is a question of time. Soon we will be together.
> I will do all the paper work, get the visa, pay for it and take a plane; you will just need to get me at the airport.
> As far as I figured out it will not be a problem, because I have no relatives in your country and no criminal cases in my life.
> The only thing that can prevent them from giving me the visa is my salary. Damn.
> It is not big enough. But I will try, nevertheless.
> I hope you understand me.
> It is a risk I have never been to your country, I am afraid a bit. But I know that I want to try our relationship,
to prove them, to make them real.
> Write me something on this account; I need to know your opinion.
> Love you, love you, love you more than I love my life.
> Miss you, love you!!!
>
> P.S. I have made you some new pictures, check them up.
> Are they good enough?
> Mostly they were done by my girlfriend
>
> --
> Alesia
> nattyflo08@gmail.com
>
> Here is some of my pics
> http://nattyflo08.photoshare.ru/
>
Current Mood: cynical
cynical11 June 2009 @ 07:50 am
I think they're getting pissed...lol I was told at the WU that there is no money from you...
What's wrong??? Is it just joke???
If not please call at the WU and give me details...
1-800-325-6000
you sent it in Kiev, Ukraine?Current Mood: 
devious
devious10 June 2009 @ 08:47 am
As the world turns....
I do not understand you a little??? Have you sent money???
I was told at the closest agent that I cannot receive money without your full name as you fill it in papers.
And without MTCN (Transfer Control Number) - for Western Union
(these is 10 digits)
or Reference number - 8 digits for Money Gram...
Please, send me this information!!! They got me now!! lmao
Current Mood: amused
amused09 June 2009 @ 10:22 am
Why can't I do an LJ cut??? I must be losing it.
Current Mood: aggravated
aggravated09 June 2009 @ 09:28 am
So here is another in a series of scam letter that I received. It's short and to the point I think.
( Read more... )
My dear when you can send me missing money for the ticket???
Please make it as soon as possible...
I did not speak you before, but at me come to an end money, I do not know that to me
To do...
You know, I should spend the night at the airport on chairs... I so am tired...
Please help me and we shall be together...
As soon as you will send me the money for ticket as I will send you all information about flight (dates and etc)Current Mood: amused
amused04 June 2009 @ 09:23 am
Hi, my dear!!!
I've got my visa. So don't worry. Everything is Ok.
I didn't have any problems.
Some news for you, don't know either good or bad. My good friend is
going to give me some money. But the problem is that she can give me
only $500 and the ticket costs $850. So I still need $350.
The problem is that they will wait only for some days and then they
will sell the ticket to another person. The price is very reasonable
and I don't thin I will then find something better. I can understand
them as it is the way for the to earn money.
So they are not going to wait as much as I need it.
Dear, just think. Only some days and we will be together.
It is the last step before our meeting. Please, do it for us.
I love you and need you so.
It is so difficult for me to be far from you now when I need your support.
I am very confused to ask you about this but that is the only way for me.
Send me money to my name (Alesia Zoreva) by Money Gram or Western Union, please.
As soon as I get money I will pay for it.
But we should do it faster as it could be sold to another person.
I am waiting for your soon reply.
Miss you badly.
P.S. I am so sorry but if you can please send some extra money for travel...
--
Alesia Zoreva
nattyflo08@gmail.com
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