The other day my Mom wanted to stop to get an iced coffee before we both had to start work (I got a green tea…mmm…). We are standing in line and looking through the large glass window that divides Barnes and Noble from Starbucks and what do we see?
DUN DUN DUN!
RANDOM ACTS OF CREEPINESS.
Ahem.
On the other side of the glass is a VERY old man sitting at a small table flipping through a book full of “artistically” NUDE pictures. Yes, NUDIE pictures.
Mom starts laughing, I try not to giggle, both of us are blushing and can’t stop looking at the old guy TRYING to get off on anything at his age. Poor old guy. The two guys in front of us of course make it worse by turning around and making more comments on the DURRTTAAAYYY old dude.
The best part? The old guy couldn’t give a damn if anyone was watching. I kept thinking in my head: “I can do whatever I please youngin! I’M OLD!” Because being old lets you do whatever you damn please right? Yep, totally.
Ahhh….later that night when I went to the break room to read I see the creepy old man walking around my work. Little does he suspect that I know his “dirty” little secret. Muahaha…
12 July 2009
07 July 2009
The witch job that earns £50,000
Someone posted this in a yahoo group I am on. Nearly pissed myself. So awesome! I don't think I am warty enough to apply for the post... :[ teehee
The witch job that earns £50,000
Wookey Hole is currently witchless
A Job Centre is advertising a "witch" vacancy with tourist site Wookey Hole, in Somerset, for £50,000 a year.
The witch, who has to live in the site's caves, is expected to teach witchcraft and magic.
Wookey Hole staff say the role is straightforward: live in the cave, be a witch and do the things witches do.
The advert for the post, placed in the local press as well as job centres, says applicants must be able to cackle and cannot be allergic to cats.
The job has come up after the previous witch retired from the role.
"We are witchless as the moment so need to get the role filled as soon as possible," said Daniel Medley from the tourist destination.
'Key career move'
"Wookey Hole wants the appointee to go about her everyday business as a hag, so that people passing through the caves can get a sense of what the place was like in the Dark Ages.
"This was when an old woman lived in the caves with some goats and a dog, causing a variety of social ills, including crop failures and disease."
The £50,000-a-year salary is pro rata, and based on work done as needed, largely in the summer holidays, but also at Halloween and at Christmas.
"Wookey Hole is advertising nationally and hopes to attract a strong field of candidates with the £50,000 serving as a major incentive," said the site.
It said ambitious witches looking for a "key career move" should arrive dressed for work armed with any "essential witch accoutrements".
Due to sexual discrimination law, the job cannot demand that the post is filled by a woman.
Interviews, which will involve on-site assessment incorporating a range of standard tasks, will take place on 28 July at 1100, stipulates the advert.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8138665.stm
The witch job that earns £50,000
Wookey Hole is currently witchless
A Job Centre is advertising a "witch" vacancy with tourist site Wookey Hole, in Somerset, for £50,000 a year.
The witch, who has to live in the site's caves, is expected to teach witchcraft and magic.
Wookey Hole staff say the role is straightforward: live in the cave, be a witch and do the things witches do.
The advert for the post, placed in the local press as well as job centres, says applicants must be able to cackle and cannot be allergic to cats.
The job has come up after the previous witch retired from the role.
"We are witchless as the moment so need to get the role filled as soon as possible," said Daniel Medley from the tourist destination.
'Key career move'
"Wookey Hole wants the appointee to go about her everyday business as a hag, so that people passing through the caves can get a sense of what the place was like in the Dark Ages.
"This was when an old woman lived in the caves with some goats and a dog, causing a variety of social ills, including crop failures and disease."
The £50,000-a-year salary is pro rata, and based on work done as needed, largely in the summer holidays, but also at Halloween and at Christmas.
"Wookey Hole is advertising nationally and hopes to attract a strong field of candidates with the £50,000 serving as a major incentive," said the site.
It said ambitious witches looking for a "key career move" should arrive dressed for work armed with any "essential witch accoutrements".
Due to sexual discrimination law, the job cannot demand that the post is filled by a woman.
Interviews, which will involve on-site assessment incorporating a range of standard tasks, will take place on 28 July at 1100, stipulates the advert.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8138665.stm
Grimm Visions
I was looking through my friends list for "The Well and Spindle" myspace when I saw the page for "Grimm Visions." I have looked at it a little but never checked out the site or anything. I totally should have and finally did today! Their work is so funky and cool. I love it! I realize it is probably just photoshopped work...but IIII can't do that sort of work so UBER KUDOS to them! One of the pictures I wanted to share was this:
I love it! Go to www.GrimmVisions.com to see more stuff. They actually have some pretty bitchin stuff.
...Just wanted to share.... :]
I love it! Go to www.GrimmVisions.com to see more stuff. They actually have some pretty bitchin stuff.
...Just wanted to share.... :]
Clearing some things up for those interested in my products...
Hello Everyone!
Today I feel like I should clear up a few of my views on things and clear some “stuff” up for those purchasing my products. :]
I realize most people like things that smell “nice.” Don’t get me wrong, I love when things smell super good too! BUT with my products it is not about how good they smell. It is about choosing the right herbs, the right amounts of each herbs, the “feel” of things, the energy, etc. Sure, I use essential oils in many of my products to (yes) boost the smell and energy, but many of my products I leave devoid of anything but pure natural dried herbs.
Why pack as much magical “stuff” into one bottle as one can when many herbs serve the purpose of the mixture by themselves? Most of the time when I see the herbal mixtures people brew up I get lost in the smell reeking out of it instead of the various herbs that went into it. There is nothing wrong with the various smells (or lack thereof) the herbs themselves without having other scents poured over them! I just prefer subtle smells anyway I guess. Just so it does not “take away” from whatever work I am doing by being overpowering and distracting.
I DO however like to use the essential oils in my Ritual/Herbal oils. They don’t always contain added essential oils so READ the description before you buy! I don’t want any disappointed customers who were expecting a burst of Lavender or Patchouli scent in their face when they crack open one of my bottles!
I have also seen incenses and other “brews” COLORED for some reason. BLUE herbal incense? How did this happen?
Sure, one could have used blue petals from a certain plant…but NEON BLUE? Unnatural for a dried herbal mixture! Some of my products look pretty similar. Want to know why? Because many herbs are THE SAME COLOR! Green! And even when I mix in some Rose, Lavender, Jasmine or another flowers it still only somewhat changes the color when I grind them down into a Spell Powder. Unless of course it is the predominant herb being used. :]
Hope that doesn’t sound like I am agitated or being harsh or anything! I just have seen what other people have created and I know what many people expect. I have been disappointed with products in the past when the creators don’t clear things up and I wanted to be honest with you all!
Danke! Thanks!
-Karina
www.TheWellAndSpindle.com
Today I feel like I should clear up a few of my views on things and clear some “stuff” up for those purchasing my products. :]
I realize most people like things that smell “nice.” Don’t get me wrong, I love when things smell super good too! BUT with my products it is not about how good they smell. It is about choosing the right herbs, the right amounts of each herbs, the “feel” of things, the energy, etc. Sure, I use essential oils in many of my products to (yes) boost the smell and energy, but many of my products I leave devoid of anything but pure natural dried herbs.
Why pack as much magical “stuff” into one bottle as one can when many herbs serve the purpose of the mixture by themselves? Most of the time when I see the herbal mixtures people brew up I get lost in the smell reeking out of it instead of the various herbs that went into it. There is nothing wrong with the various smells (or lack thereof) the herbs themselves without having other scents poured over them! I just prefer subtle smells anyway I guess. Just so it does not “take away” from whatever work I am doing by being overpowering and distracting.
I DO however like to use the essential oils in my Ritual/Herbal oils. They don’t always contain added essential oils so READ the description before you buy! I don’t want any disappointed customers who were expecting a burst of Lavender or Patchouli scent in their face when they crack open one of my bottles!
I have also seen incenses and other “brews” COLORED for some reason. BLUE herbal incense? How did this happen?
Sure, one could have used blue petals from a certain plant…but NEON BLUE? Unnatural for a dried herbal mixture! Some of my products look pretty similar. Want to know why? Because many herbs are THE SAME COLOR! Green! And even when I mix in some Rose, Lavender, Jasmine or another flowers it still only somewhat changes the color when I grind them down into a Spell Powder. Unless of course it is the predominant herb being used. :]
Hope that doesn’t sound like I am agitated or being harsh or anything! I just have seen what other people have created and I know what many people expect. I have been disappointed with products in the past when the creators don’t clear things up and I wanted to be honest with you all!
Danke! Thanks!
-Karina
www.TheWellAndSpindle.com
05 July 2009
Essential Oil Supplier?
I have been trying to find a good supplier of essential oils for a while now. Some sites look shoddy but the prices are good, some sites are fancy and overpriced, and some sites require you buy enough essential oils to last your grandchildren’s grandchildren.
Where do people get their essential oils? I have been buying small bottles at local stores and not only are they expensive but they don’t last me long! The main essential oils I use are Mints (Spearmint/Peppermint), Lavender and Patchouli among others that I still have a little of.
So….anyone know a good supplier? I can only buy a little at a time since I do pay for school out of pocket and what not. ***SIGH*** I should just take out a loan!
Thanks! Danke!
-Karina
Where do people get their essential oils? I have been buying small bottles at local stores and not only are they expensive but they don’t last me long! The main essential oils I use are Mints (Spearmint/Peppermint), Lavender and Patchouli among others that I still have a little of.
So….anyone know a good supplier? I can only buy a little at a time since I do pay for school out of pocket and what not. ***SIGH*** I should just take out a loan!
Thanks! Danke!
-Karina
01 July 2009
21st Wish List...
Tis time for the yearly birthday-ness present wanting list o’ mania!
Or something. My Birthday Wish List. There, simple enough.
Every year I make out a list of things I would like for my birthday (I do it for Christmas as well, but who doesn’t? ;]). JUST so people don’t buy me stuff that doesn’t suit me a lick.
After years of getting journals because no one (except perhaps my Mother) knew anything about me it was time to do so! Oddly enough I have been an avid reader most of my life and STILL people didn’t get that MAYBE I just might like a book for a gift. Got a few of them over the years of course…mainly due to people harassing my Mom for information about me..teehee.
***SIGH***
It is not as if I am greedy or really WANT or “NEED” anything. BUT if someone is going to get me something, I don’t want them to waste their money. PLUS I hate pretending to like things that I think would better be suited to the fire.
Over the years my list of possible gifts keeps getting smaller and smaller. Sure, I would like to have some expensive goodies…but really, I can be made happy with simple things.
SO, this year my list is:
1. A Cylinder/Spinner Composter.
2. Money for books/Gift cards for books
3. Money for school (no yay’s for my minimum wage job in paying for the important things such as my education).
See? Simple enough. During Christmas/Yule I made a list of books I wanted, but there are so damn many that it would be a waste of time to type out….AGAIN.
By the way, I am turning 21 this coming birthday. Guess how I am spending it? With my family of course silly! Not the partying type…but watch me become sucked into the “Traditional” ways of the American 21 year old on her birthday anyway…eh…
Going to Lake Tahoe a few days after my birthday to spend time with family. Taking Alex along and can’t wait to go play in the lake and breathe in some fresh air. Just Opa, Alex and Me. Not sure if Audrey is going to be there but that would be awesome too! ALSO I get to see one of my favorite aunts (thinking she may actually be my favorite, but seeing as that may just be because I know her better than any of my other aunts I am just going to say she is!). Aunt Stephanie (or TaTa as I called her as a kid) and her children Ryan and Amber (the only semi-ginger kid in the fam!). woot! They live in Reno so maybe we can all go to Circus-Circus together or something! Alex will love it!
Tired and seeing this blog is horribly written…so stopping for today. :]
Or something. My Birthday Wish List. There, simple enough.
Every year I make out a list of things I would like for my birthday (I do it for Christmas as well, but who doesn’t? ;]). JUST so people don’t buy me stuff that doesn’t suit me a lick.
After years of getting journals because no one (except perhaps my Mother) knew anything about me it was time to do so! Oddly enough I have been an avid reader most of my life and STILL people didn’t get that MAYBE I just might like a book for a gift. Got a few of them over the years of course…mainly due to people harassing my Mom for information about me..teehee.
***SIGH***
It is not as if I am greedy or really WANT or “NEED” anything. BUT if someone is going to get me something, I don’t want them to waste their money. PLUS I hate pretending to like things that I think would better be suited to the fire.
Over the years my list of possible gifts keeps getting smaller and smaller. Sure, I would like to have some expensive goodies…but really, I can be made happy with simple things.
SO, this year my list is:
1. A Cylinder/Spinner Composter.
2. Money for books/Gift cards for books
3. Money for school (no yay’s for my minimum wage job in paying for the important things such as my education).
See? Simple enough. During Christmas/Yule I made a list of books I wanted, but there are so damn many that it would be a waste of time to type out….AGAIN.
By the way, I am turning 21 this coming birthday. Guess how I am spending it? With my family of course silly! Not the partying type…but watch me become sucked into the “Traditional” ways of the American 21 year old on her birthday anyway…eh…
Going to Lake Tahoe a few days after my birthday to spend time with family. Taking Alex along and can’t wait to go play in the lake and breathe in some fresh air. Just Opa, Alex and Me. Not sure if Audrey is going to be there but that would be awesome too! ALSO I get to see one of my favorite aunts (thinking she may actually be my favorite, but seeing as that may just be because I know her better than any of my other aunts I am just going to say she is!). Aunt Stephanie (or TaTa as I called her as a kid) and her children Ryan and Amber (the only semi-ginger kid in the fam!). woot! They live in Reno so maybe we can all go to Circus-Circus together or something! Alex will love it!
Tired and seeing this blog is horribly written…so stopping for today. :]
23 June 2009
Website
Guess what? “The Well and Spindle” finally has a WEBSITE! Yay!
It is in the beginning stages and I am still trying to slowly figure things out. It has the same domain I have been using to route users to my Etsy shop!
www.TheWellAndSpindle.com!
Visit today, tell me what you think, give some advice, etc! I will STILL be selling my items via Etsy.com but this website will be used for other purposes as well as a source of information for those who do not use Myspace, Facebook or some of the other sites that I have put information for “The Well and Spindle” on.
I can’t wait to get really working on it! I just put a few little things up for the time being!
It is in the beginning stages and I am still trying to slowly figure things out. It has the same domain I have been using to route users to my Etsy shop!
www.TheWellAndSpindle.com!
Visit today, tell me what you think, give some advice, etc! I will STILL be selling my items via Etsy.com but this website will be used for other purposes as well as a source of information for those who do not use Myspace, Facebook or some of the other sites that I have put information for “The Well and Spindle” on.
I can’t wait to get really working on it! I just put a few little things up for the time being!
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