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Name: Carrie
Country: United States
Birthday: 3/24/1962
Gender: Female
Interests: web design, graphic arts, marketing, singing, dancing and general merryment
Expertise: I don't know that I'm and expert at any particular thing... still a work in progress!
Occupation: Computer related (Internet)
Industry: Computers (Internet)
Message: message meEmail: email me
Website: visit my website
Member Since:
11/4/2001
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| Hey My Fellow Xangans!
I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted! *slapping.my.own.hand* My only excuse is LIFE! As you all know I've been recovering from my car accident in January. Progress is slow but steady and my therapist says I'm doing well. Of course it's way too much on the 'slow' side for me, but I've adjusted. *kicking.and.screaming*
As in all 'growth.experiences' we LEARN things. One of the things I've learned is WHO my friends are... and in some cases who my friends are not. I've been so blown away by the outpouring of support I've received!
I went to court last week disputing the ticket I received from my accident. (I was the rear-ENDER) In our state it's assumed that whenever you rear-end someone, it's your fault. So when the judge declared I had not committed any infraction and dismissed my ticket I could have been blown over with a feather. Thank you judge!
I can't go into details, but let me say that a recent career opportunity has really, really (did I say really?)captured my attention! I promise to provide details as soon as I can... in the meantime think good thoughts, it's a chance in a lifetime (if it's for real)! Not that I'm a skeptic or anything.... right.
Hope you all are doing well!!! Spring is such a wonderful time of year, full of fresh opportunities, new beginnings and bright futures... peace to you!
~waving.from.whidbey~ Xanga's Irish Heart
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| Top.O.the.Morn.to.YA ~ And a very Happy St. Patrick's Day to all that are Irish at Heart!
I have been recovering from my accident and although it's a slow process I am seeing improvement and should be off these dang crutches in another couple of weeks!! FREEDOM!
Even though I've been off my feet, I haven't been slacking!! In addition to my Table Teasers and web design projects, we are moving! Not too far, just about 13 miles north of where we are now. Whidbey Island is too beautiful a place to ever leave! Moving is still a bitch though, especially one.legged!
I'm sorry I haven't been blogging or visiting my Xanga friends... check out some of the following to see where I've been spending all my time:
WhidbeyRestaurants.com ~ my on-line restaurant guide for Whidbey Island.
Carrie McDougall Web Design ~ my shameless self promotional site.
Template Library ~ some generic designs that I'm hoping to sell to those that can't afford a site uniquely designed for them.
FamilyCare ~ my current design project for (you guessed it) my physical therapist.
And here's another link to a site (I didn't design) that will show you where my Irish roots come from! Click HERE, you'll see my name (Carrie Lynne Coogan) then follow the links at the top from one generation to the other until you get to the great Terrence Coogan that started it all! (well as far back as we know)
Happy Surfing and Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!!!
*waving.my.shillelagh.at.ya*
~Xanga's IrishHeart | | |
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Hey there... Sorry I haven't been blogging lately... been getting tortured by my new Physical Therapy routine and it's been wearing me out! I've never been hurt so nicely before! My therapists are funny and sweet, but at the same time relentless and cruel! I know it's all for my own good though and I've been a perfect little patient! right...
I've mentioned in the past that I started a publication (last October) that sits on the tables of our local restaurants filled with trivia, Island event calendar and local advertising. I was afraid that I might not be able to continue because I haven't been able to get out there and sell any advertising and without being able to work, I can't afford to support it myself. Well, I've recently discovered a supportive ($$) friend, who didn't want to see me lose momentum and believes in my idea enough that she financed my February issue which I delivered earlier this week. Whew! Am I lucky or what!?
Speaking of lucky... I want to say a special THANK YOU to our MuSe for the beautiful card she sent me! You ROCK!
I'm gonna try to get by and visit you all... Thanks so much for everyone's encouragment and well wishes. It's been wonderful and has cheered me more than you can ever know!
*waving.a.crutch.at.ya*
~Xanga' Irish Heart | | |
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Hubby's Latest Accomplishment
If there was such a thing as a Hot Rod Magazine for boats, this baby would be on the cover! It's a 10 million dollar piece of art! My hubby's been working for this boat building company for about 13 years, and this is the coolest boat he's had the pleasure of working on. It's not the first fireboat they've built, but the others sure didn't have chrome engine covers nor could they empty an olympic size pool from those cannons at the top in less than a minute! This boat can do 360 degree turns while in the water using these egg.beater.like blades undernieth. That's why the wheel house is the same on both ends, so it can be driven either way.
Not only was he lucky enough to build a boat with such an elite design (LA tax dollars at work), but the guys from the fire department that oversaw the project developed real friendships with the core 11 men that built the boat... that would include my super talented hubby! One of the head guys is even purchasing a home on the island and relocating his family here!
She's got another 4 weeks of finish work to do, but she's in the water finally. They should take her to her new home the beginning of March. It's tough to see her go, it's been a thrill watching her come to life. The media has been interested as well and have been doing a documentery covering the project from start to finish. We don't know when it will air, but I'll keep ya posted.
Well, hope you're all having a Terrific Tuesday!
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Me?!
You've probably noticed I've posted this artist's work quite often in the past. (this one I edited a little, adding the cast) What I have neglected to do is give the talented guy some credit and a link. I really love his work, it makes me smile... Check him out HERE, and SORRY Shawn that it took me so long to introduce ya.
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I for one believe that there aren't any coincidences. I also believe that there is meaning behind almost everything that happens to us while on this earth. Whether it's to teach us an important life lesson, provide us with a glimmer of enlightenment or maybe give us a warning or even be a consequence. Sometimes they even could be a combination of one or more of these things.
So, it's then my nature to be looking for the why behind my recent accident. It hasn't been hard to see some of the obvious things, like it was time for me to stop relying on the easy money of bartending and to focus more on my publishing/designing which hasn't been making any profits yet, but has sure been much more rewarding. One of lesser obvious is the reconnection with my family and friends.
I've been receiving emails and cards from family I haven't seen in years and friends whom I've lost touch with. It's reopened the lines of communication and reminded me how special these people have been to me in the past and how I've taken it for granted and let the years slip by with hardly a word between us.
I once knew this woman who spent 20 years working in the hospital's terminal care wing. I asked her one day, "What do your patients talk about most during their last days?" She told me first what they didn't talk about... They didn't say anything like, "I wish I had had a nicer car." or "I wish I had had a bigger house." and definitely not, "I wish I had devoted more time at work." She told me that mostly they spoke about their past relationships. Relationships with their family and friends. Things like "I'm grateful I was able to see my grandchildren born." or some regrets, like, "I wish I had spent more time with my kids when they were growing up."
I try to always remember this and value what's really important... but, I guess I needed a reminder.
Thank you cosmos...
~ Xanga's Irish Heart | | |
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