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Head MOVE! It’s spherical but quite pointy at parts

by Donna on July 21st, 2008

This evening I popped in my latest Netflix movie, Sunday Bloody Sunday. Glenda Jackson and Peter Finch are involved in a rather strange love triangle with Murray Head. Murray is incapable of truly giving of himself to either Glenda or Peter. They accept less than what they want and need just so they have something rather than nothing. Personally, I think they were just infatuated with his Prince Valiant hairdo. Can anyone name Murray Head’s better known musical venture? One Night in Bangkok! And how about his little brother, Anthony Head? He’s the guy who did those silly Taster’s Choice commercials back in the 80’s.

Mrs Emma Peel

by Donna on July 21st, 2008

Check out Mrs Emma Peel! She still looks great!

Strange Dreams

by Donna on July 20th, 2008

I had very vivid dreams last night. I dreamt my body was covered in blonde silky hair and Lisa entered the donnavilla into a home makeover show. Some man came in and painted the loft yellow and red and drew fake windows in pencil all over the walls. I was overwhelmed by how frightfully ugly it was. Ron Paul was also in my dream. He was about to give a speech and I said I couldn’t wait to hear him orate and he told me I pronounced orate wrong. He then went into a boxing ring to do some damage to some poor soul. Teeth went flying but I don’t recall the ending.

A new day

by Donna on July 15th, 2008

I slept well last night– FINALLY! I found it very difficult sleeping on the ship. The hammock was real itchy and not terribly comfortable. Just teasing! We had an interior cabin which meant when the lights were off it was pitch black. I thought this would aid my sleep. Instead I would fall imediately asleep only to awaken about 3-4 hours later. The rest of the time was spent in this odd half dream/half awake limbo. Regardless, I felt fine and functioned perfectly. Now that I am home, I do feel that lack of sleep sort of catching up to me. The first night home in my bed I found myself sleeping just like I did in the cabin. Luckily I got back to my usual sleep pattern last night.

Bermuda! Let’s keep it that way!

by Donna on July 14th, 2008

Oh my gosh I had a great vacation! It was hard waking up this morning, knowing I was back to my old grind. Yet, I felt better facing the day than I had in a long time. Looking out and seeing nothing but ocean in all directions for miles and miles and seeing the dark sky, filled with stars kissing the water… well, it put things into perspective for me. And having tons of Filipino people waiting on me hand and foot, well, let’s just say I suddenly became extremely grateful for my life. Working the hours I do, well, it certainly doesn’t seem so bad when I put it in relation to working 10 months nonstop on a cruise ship.

I want everyone to know that I did not turn into a cruise slut. However hard you want to picture me walking around in a mu-mu, holding a mai-tai and telling everyone about my monthly cruise to the Bahamas or wherever, that did not happen. Regardless I did enjoy my time on the ship. It was an old fashion type of vacation. In the evenings we would get dressed up and do dinner and then go to a show. The show was invariably a comic, magician or some singing and dancing extravaganza. During the day we would consult the “newsletter” and decide if we wanted to do Sushi and Sake Tasting or participate in the Memory Seminar or perhaps take Cha Cha lessons. (We did all of those things) When we finally got to Bermuda we went on two snorkeling excursions. Call me insane but as I floated around, I kept imagining I was flying through the air. The second day we did a Segway tour. The tour itself was terrible so I turned off the walkman and just tore up the dock on my Segway. It was so much fun and I am almost tempted to purchase a Segway. But first I want to get hardwood floors. HA! The last day was spent at Horseshoe Bay. The sand was pink but only if you really stared at it close up. I think being there on the sand and playing in the wild waves was my favorite time. When Sunday finally arrived, it was time. My skin can’t get any darker. I should be good for another year. I hope.

Miss me? Donnaville? Uh, you remember me, right?

by Donna on July 13th, 2008

I AM BACK!!!!!!!!!! Had a FANTABULOUS TIME! Can’t quite believe I am back home and the vacation is behind me. I also can’t quite believe how dark I am. There is no escaping the Bermuda sun, I tell you!

Right now I am a little hopped up on the Dark and Stormies I made my mom and sister after dessert so I am not really in the right state of mind to blog. I’ll get around to it tomorrow. I promise. Right now I just need to sleep.

To Do List

by Donna on July 5th, 2008

1. Sit by the pool and drink a Pina Colada
2. Moped around Bermuda
3. Get a massage
4. Snorkel

Gosh, what a fantastic To Do list!

Today I will pack and shop for the last few items I need. Mom and I went to Kohl’s yesterday and I bought two bathing suits since I’ve been using my old one for the last 5 years and when I was at the pool last, I was challenged to another swim race and as I pushed myself from the wall, with the intent to kick some ass, my bathing suit bottom filled with water and ended up near my ankles. The elastic along the waist had seen better days. It doesn’t matter, I have two new two-pieces!

I am so excited!

oh, and…

by Donna on July 4th, 2008

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!


We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

Click here to be whisked away to Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty Web site.

Bermuda Short

by Donna on July 4th, 2008

GREAT, FANTASTIC NEWS! The missing birth certificate blues have been replaced with GOT MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND GOT A TICKET ON A CRUISE HEADING OUT SUNDAY FOR BERMUDA happiness!!!!!

Yes, I am actually VACATIONING! I am leaving the area! My days of yokel-ness are OVER, BABY! I’m heading out to play!

YAHHOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo!

Wednesday, 02 July 2008

by Donna on July 4th, 2008

A Butler Township man will face eight charges, including vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol, in Luzerne County Court for his role in a fatal accident April 24.

District Judge Daniel O’Donnell on Wednesday bound over the charges against Kevin Prussock, 25, who was allegedly drunk when his vehicle crashed into another driven by Joseph Gigliotti, who died at the scene.

Gigliotti’s family and friends stood outside O’Donnell’s Sugarloaf Township courtroom in a rally against drunk driving, as they had at Prussock’s arraignment in May.

Prussock’s vehicle crossed the double yellow line on East Butler Drive in Butler Township just outside Freeland, forcing one oncoming, eastbound car to swerve off the road and striking Gigliotti’s car nearly head-on near Terrace Road, according to the criminal complaint. Police said Prussock’s blood-alcohol level was .181 percent - more than twice the legal limit - at the time of the early-afternoon crash.