I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth spins slowly

I'm getting excited. I've been to one football game in my life, and I barely remember it. Well, today, I'm going! With my friend and fellow columnist Amanda Greever. It promises to be a good day. It's raining now but the weather man has said it should clear up by the end of the game/beginning of the game.

I woke up this morning and made cinnamon streusel muffins. They were yummy. I'm now watching "Blackbeard's Ghost," the old Disney movie from the 1960s. It's been forever and a day since I last watched it.

I've applied for yet another job at The (Maryville, Tenn.) Daily Times. It's a Web/Print Copy Editor job. I'm perfect for it. I just keep praying that I will get it. It would be a wonderful opportunity for me, and great experience.

Pan has had to be confined to my bedroom. She kept leaving messes in the kitchen and I decided to do what was best for all of us. I let her out for a few hours a day, other than that, she's in my bedroom.

Last night, Ben, Mom, Dad and I went on a haunted tour of downtown Knoxville. The one in Charleston was much better. But this one was still interesting. It was cool to hear some of the stories of the famous buildings, like the Andrew Johnson Hotel, the last place Hank Williams stayed--because that night he died (supposedly in the car, some say he actually died in the hotel). Interesting stuff.

I'm reading "Twilight" again. I know, I know, don't judge me. I need the first few Harry Potter books! That way I can stop reading this mess! Ok, off to rest before getting ready to spend time with Ben.

I am easily make believe, just dress me up in what you want me to be

Today has been a bad day. Like, really bad. But I know tomorrow will be better. I keep telling myself that positive thinking is the way to go. The Big Bang Theory did make my day a little better. I think that was my favorite episode--ever. Dad enjoyed it as well.

In order to waste time tonight, I turned on the History Channel. The show is about how Tolkien developed his ideas for The Lord of the Rings. It is quite fascinating. Just thought I'd tell ya that. But, it's probably going to give me nightmares. I just can't turn away though.

Anyway, just thought I'd update my blog. You kids have fun doing whatever it is you do.

And I don't think you know what you've been missing

Pan has resumed her rightful place--on top of my jewelry box on top of the dresser. When we lived in Hickory, that is where she lived. It was directly below the air vent so I'd wake up in the middle of the night and she would be peering in it. There are a few things I miss about that city, my apartment is one of them. I loved my apartment there. If I could just pick up my little garden apartment and place here in Knoxville (and be able to afford it) I'd be happy as could be.

Pan did go on a little adventure today while I was at work. I let her out of the room while I was gone (for about three hours or so). I came home and found NO destruction. Maybe I can let her out for a few hours every day and eventually let her back out permanently. While I love her, I do not love her litter box. Oh well. The things we do for our pets when they are unhappy...And I really think she's unhappy. That breaks my heart. She was there for me when I needed someone and couldn't find that person. Yes, she is a cat. But she knows all of my secrets and fears.

I've posted another column and this time there's a slide show to go with it. Go check it out at www.thedailytimes.com/article/20091001/ENT/310019950.

I'm looking forward to seeing Grandpa Herb tomorrow. I don't think I've seen him since I moved home. I know he came to visit me once in Hickory. It was so wonderful to see him and to show him all I'd accomplished there (you know, with my beautiful apartment and everything). He's a great man who has a great capacity to love.

I talked to Mimi today. She said the guys are almost done redoing her deck. I can't wait to see it. I love getting away from civilization up at Ripshin. Being able to get away from it all and rest, well, I guess the best way to put it is that it is a healing place. Even Pan likes it up there. She takes up residence in the master bedroom upstairs. She's so happy when we're there. Maybe we'll take a trip up there soon. I think she'd like that and I know I would.

Anyway, I'm off to start reading "Lolita."

Pinking it up--

I have changed my blogger page and my twitter to show my support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I hope I can find other ways to show my support as well...While I enjoy saying things like "Save the Ta-Tas" and "Save Second Base." I mean it. I hope the day comes where we don't have to go around saying "Save the..." because they are safe. So change your blog and throw something pink on--guys too! I like a man in pink.