Thanks, ladies and Mike!

Well, soda WAS allowed in my house as a kid, but it wasn't free flowing or anything. We had it on special occasions: when we had babysitters or a party of some sort, and we were allowed to order it in restaurants. As a rule, my mom encouraged milk, juice, water and fruit punch.

I went through a period where I consumed massive quantities of soda. I still enjoy it, but curb my consumption--one a day tops. I do keep some in the downstairs fridge--it forces me to walk down a couple flights of steps to evaluate if I really want or need it. Often I choose better (water).

I'm trying to figure out what I could be doing more of that I view as bad? I can't come up with anything right now.

So red blobbed, midget spiderman is a good sign, eh? Yes, I saw his spiderweb clearly on his attire immediately and was somewhat shocked at his entry and appearance. I'm inclined to see the link between him and the crazymaking.

Perhaps the fact that the spider (good luck) was situated on the plastic figure (my crazymaking) is pointing a positive on my awareness and how this is changing me?

And maybe I'm shocked to learn of his reality (my discovery that I am a crazymaker) but he's really not too important in the grand scheme of things. I can make him go away or appear--and it seems to be my choice now.

Fortunately, I'm not scared of spiders (D9 is terrified of them, and has frequent nightmares about them). I was just shocked at just about everything surrounding him... his blob like formation, his stature, him! A cartoon character who had turned real... it blew my mind. I do remember being VERY surprised at D6's seemingly nonchalant attitude toward his presence next to my bed.

She is scared of Halloween, the bee who gives out balloons at the Hometown Buffet, the bird who does the same at Red Robin and most of all, clowns. D9 says it's because nobody seems to be what they really are. I think she's right.

I'm not sure what we were swimming in. It seemed to be a lake, but it had an underground glass for viewing so we could learn by watching. The guy I was with was experienced and he seemed excited at the fact that I was willing to learn so I could go with him. Oddly enough, I was fascinated by the fish that were swimming around with the teaching divers. Oh, and there were women and men present.

So I'll be thinking about this more today.

Definitely strange.

Thanks for your efforts on my behalf!


"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."

Albert Einstein