OrganiSed Chaos

Reminds me of some people I know!

People who need to get a life and build bridges…
Ordinarily I’m not much into Halloween, but in honor of some very good friends of mine, I though I would make an effort this year.
I hope all and sundry enjoy whatever little bit of fun they’re having.

There are times in everybody’s life, when life itself becomes too much.
The effort to get out of bed and face another day is a task bigger than Mt Everest.
Much is happening in our lives at the moment, and it’s neither good, nor rosy, and it’s not even comfortable.
Yet, in true human spirit, I persist, and continue to get out of bed, every single day.
Day.
After.
Day.
We do what we must in order to make something of our lives, just to survive, do we not?
I’ve had many hard knocks in my life, some worse than others obviously, but none of what I speak of were easy at the time.
Still, I survived.
It’s what we do.
Human nature, being what it is, ensures our survival instinct is the strongest of all, no matter how low our mood, or the events happening at any given point in time.
Our instinct to survive in the face of adversity or whatever troubles us, is so strong, it sustains us through any dark tunnel we find ourselves in, and more often than not, gives us a far better appreciation of the good times when we manage to find the sunshine.
In the absence of darkness, how does one see what the light has to offer?
The old adage of what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger is 150% accurate.
I’ve always needed to be strong, for many reasons and for many people, and ordinarily I bounce back quickly.
I just don’t stay down for long.
Not seriously anyway.
Resilience is a wonderful thing and stands me in good stead most of the time.
Having said that, the days when I need to make an effort are, seemingly, becoming more frequent.
Of late I find it difficult getting my head to a place where I can dismiss the crap as beatable {is that even a word??}
Maybe I’m getting old, or I’m simply tired of adversity and problems?
Perhaps I’m over having to be strong?
Most days it seems like 2 steps forward and 1 step back.
Yet, I persist.
It’s just what we do…..

I’m a mad keen baseball fan, as is Mark.
When in Boston this year we went to see the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, and had THE best night, and can’t wait to do it again, which we will.
Now, the World Series is the pinnacle of things to win in baseball.
The Holy Grail if you like.
Ticket prices are insane, yet still people pay for them without a second thought, and I will admit nothing would please me more than to see a World Series game {preferably with the Sox playing, of course}
My problem is that I have an issue with the amount I would need to pay, in order to achieve this goal.
Pay?
Hmmm.
In this case I’m not sure pay is the right word.
Perhaps barter would be a more appropriate word do you think?
Whilst I admire this woman’s loyalty to her team, I do need to ask what the hell she was thinking when she tried this little stunt.
The biggest problem it created for her is she tried to “barter” with a cop.
Maybe someone needs to tell her that in order to hit a home run, one must hit the ball right on the sweet spot of the bat, not let it go through to the catcher!!!

Another Monday is upon us, which means it’s time for myself and my partners in crime to band together in an attempt to make you giggle, chortle or have a good belly laugh with some amusing snippets.
My offerings this week are dedicated to life, love, women and sex, but not necessarily in that order.
I can but hope they at least make you smile with their accuracy, or even their irreverence.

Disclaimer
Not all of these reflect the views of our household, however I do know a few where they all work perfectly!





Be sure to visit my mates Mark & ~m for more amusement.

I say this out loud, at the risk of being hung drawn and quartered, or maybe even tarred and feathered, in the town square of blogging.
Christmas is almost upon us.
It’s true!
2 months from this coming Sunday, it will be Christmas day.
We booked our flights to go down south for said event this weekend just gone, so I can assure you my Amex is well aware the silly season is approaching rapidly.
Being “peak” season, the flights are more expensive, of course, as is everything else from December 1 onwards.
What a crock of shit that is too!
It costs no more to fly a plane between here and Melbourne during Christmas, school holidays or any other holiday season, than it does in the middle of bloody May.
It’s pure profiteering.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Every year the madness starts earlier.
Since around 3 weeks ago, there are shops here in Townsville just full of decorations.
I shit you not.
In the same complex where I work, there is a variety shop directly opposite who’s front windows are nothing but Christmas things.
Santas, tinsel, elves, candy canes, gift boxes, you name it, they have it.
This madness started in the 3rd week of September.
September!!!!!!!??????
WTF is with that?
As I mentioned, this year we’re off to Victoria to spend it with family we haven’t seen for some time, including 5 grandchildren we don’t see nearly enough of, plus a few daughters to boot, so if I was honest, part of me is looking forward to it.
Another part of me is horrified at not only the retailers trying to convince us to buy already, but at the speed with which this year has hurtled by.
I’m damned if it seems anything like 10 months since the last silly season, and I’m sure many of you are the same.
Before anyone starts calling me a grinch, I’m not.
I love, love, love, everything about Christmas.
I’m just not a fan of the commercialised Christmas is all.
To me Christmas is about family, being grateful for what we have, and remembering why we have the celebration.
I’m determined to not let the profiteers get me down however.
I will enjoy my time with family, I will put presents under the Wishing Tree as I have for many years, and I will not allow the grinch to enter our house {did you hear that Burnie???}
Yes, the kiddies will receive gifts from us, yes we will participate in a secret Santa with the family, and yes, we will do our best to banish the grinch from around anyone silly enough to let the little green bastid into their house.
What we will not do is allow retailers to get up our noses, nor will I bow to the desire I have to put a brick through the window of the shop I spoke of earlier.
We will enjoy our time with family, remember why we’re together and make the most of the season, all without letting those intent on profit making, get us down.
I know you all think I’m nuts talking about the silly season when it’s not even the end of October, but at the rate the weeks are flying by, we’ll all be doing the rounds to say those 2 dreaded words before we know it.
You know the ones I mean??
**whispering**
Merry Christmas!

Monday is upon us, once again.
{damn that “C” word is looming fast isn’t it??}
Yes, it’s time for us to try and make you chortle, snortle or maybe even pee in your widdle pantaloons.
My Malarky Mondays have been generating quite a lot of traffic, but few comments, so it seems people come, then they either laugh or cry and leave again without saying anything.
Go figure!
This week, my malarky is dedicated to stupid people.
100%, totally, hopelessly stupid!
Have a look and all will be revealed, very quickly.
They walk among us you know.
Stupid people I mean.
They have heads on them like bloody mice.
On the positive side, they are handy for a damned good laugh on a Monday, so I should be grateful I suppose!
Firstly, have a go at this dick!!
**shaking head**

Next, check out some more dicks!!!
Some of these are quite painful to watch I must say.
Funny, but painful!
You can just see what’s coming in most of them, however that merely adds to the fun I think!


My fellow malarkers in Mark, ~m and Muffy will have more, so don’t be shy, click the links and see what hilarity they offer this week {please be sure to leave them a comment, because, like most bloggers, they’re comment whores}
Have a great week, and a good laugh guys.