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A Post from the Sky!

Written on September 1, 2010 by Becky in Life, Travel

Hi readers! I am currently on a flight headed for California to visit my Dad. I am writing this post at an altitude of 35,000 feet. How is that possible? It is because Virgin America is the BEST airline EVER. I was a Virgin virgin but I don’t think I could possibly fly another airline ever again.

Not only does Virgin have great entertainment at every seat (Satellite TV, video-games, on-demand entertainment like seasons of TV shows and movies) AND Wi-Fi available. The only problem with the wifi was the price: $12.95 for the flight. When I booked the flight, I thought it was free, but since I will be on the plane for over 5 hours, it was WELL worth the $13. How else would I publish a blog post from the sky? They also have USB and AC plugs at every seat to charge your electronics while you play. Because what good would the Wi-Fi be if my computer’s battery ran out? Although, according to Apple, my MacBook Pro has a battery that can last up to 9 hours. Considering I’ve been on it for 20 minutes and am already down to less than 3 hours, I don’t really buy that claim.

So anyway, just wanted to post this because I CAN…and normally when I’m flying, I just wish I can go online. I will try to keep up with my daily blog posts from California…but I make no promises:)

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More Waiting Room Poetry

Written on August 30, 2010 by Becky in Life, Writing

What to do when you forget your book?
Around the room I look and look.
Fashion horrors all around
Band-aids on fingers are abound.

News 12 on the big screen
Local commercials loud they scream.
Sitting next to guy playing with his beard
He has these odd glasses on, very weird.

My appointment was ten minutes ago
And still I sit and wait
It drives me crazy when they make me late.

That’s all for now
Hoping they will call my name soon
Any day now I will be out of here
When? Well, that just isn’t clear.

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My Good Deed that Went Bad

Written on August 29, 2010 by Becky in Life, kittens

A few hours ago, my landlord, Jenn, texted me: “OMG dead kitten in front of house.” Being a cat lover, I immediately threw on my shoes and ran outside to see what happened. A truck had stopped (not the one that hit it) and the lights were hitting it. It was sitting straight up and moving a little. I ran over (a few houses down) and Jenn said when they drove by, it was laying flat like it had been run over, but when she went to move it off the road it was alive. The person who hit it didn’t even stop.

The kitten was about 2 months old, all white with orange spots and it was bleeding from the mouth and struggling to breathe. The only animal hospital that is open 24 hours is about 20 minutes away, so we got a box and got him in there with some towels and made the drive over. I drove and Jenn kept checking on him (we decided it was a boy, no reason really) in the box to make sure he wasn’t dead. We named him Max. Max the white and orange kitten.

When we got to the animal hospital, they took him to the back to take a look and had Jenn fill out “Good Samaritan” forms, I guess this happens often. They said their policy is you either take responsibility for the cat (and all medical bills) or they euthanize the animal. Jenn broke into tears. She couldn’t take the kitten, she has a 1 year old baby and a 12 year old cat. That’s not the best mix. And I can’t take the kitten. I have enough to deal with right now, plus Gracie, that’s enough. We both felt better when the Dr. came out and said Max had severe head trauma and wouldn’t make it anyway, even if we did take him. So Jenn signed the papers to authorize them to put him to sleep. Poor little kitty Max.

At least we tried. I know we weren’t successful at saving him, but we tried to save him and that’s the most important thing. Have you ever done a good deed like that?

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My Something Has Been Delivered!

Written on August 13, 2010 by Becky in Life, Products, internet

I recently heard about this new site called The Something Store. Here is an excerpt from their site that explains exactly what it’s about:

SomethingStore is a fun website that operates simply: We will send you something, an item selected randomly among many things from our inventory, for $10 (free shipping in the US) and you will find out what your something is when you receive it. Your something may be anything. It may be something you need, something you want or something you desire. Yours may be a cool gadget, rare book, table game, handmade necklace, reverse clock, box of gourmet chocolates, popular video game, big-box retailer gift card, the latest version of a software, a set of kitchen knives, a pair handmade earrings, garden tool, kitchen appliance, unique home decor item, electronic equipment, magazine subscription, office supply item…Your something will most likely be brand new, though it may also be refurbished.

So anyway, my friend Amanda told me about it, so I immediately checked it out and ordered my something. “$10?” I thought. “Sure! The surprise will be worth the cost alone.” Well, wasn’t I surprised when it arrived, only a few short days after ordering it. Here’s my something:

A Bellagio (that’s right, the hotel in Vegas) UOMO (which is MEN’S) gift set which includes: 20ml After Shave Balm, 6ml Eau De Toilette, 20ml Shower Gel and a small disc of soap. If I were a man and needed after shave, perhaps I would enjoy this something a little better. It certainly is good for regifting, although I unwrapped the outside plastic to take the photo. I’ll hang onto it…you never know when a man might come into my life who is in need of some cologne. And not just ANY cologne…Bellagio Cologne. As for the Something Store, I read that they are working on adding gender to the order form so that this wouldn’t happen again. When this is an option, I will certainly be ordering more somethings. There aren’t enough surprises in this world anymore…at least you can be guaranteed one when you buy a “Something!”

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You Should Have Taken Joe

Written on August 12, 2010 by Becky in Harry, Life, Mom, Writing

There is this guy. We’ll call him…“Joe.” Joe is a drug addict. Joe is the person that gave Harry the super-strong pills that eventually killed him. He then had the balls to call me and ask for them back. Joe is also a felon of some sort, I’m not sure of the details. Anyway, Joe has been in and out of jail and rehab over and over again and each time boasts on his Facebook page that he is sober! Then all of a sudden he will disappear and everyone knows he’ll be back in a few months. Basically, Joe is a complete and total waste of space. He obviously does not care about his life, or the life of others for that matter.

Now let me ask you this question: If there was a God, why would he take good people like my Mom and Harry and not a piece of crap like Joe? How does this make sense? God, if you’re listening...you should have taken Joe.

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WordPress On-the-Go!

Written on August 11, 2010 by Becky in Life, Writing

I downloaded WordPress for Blackberry. Pretty cool. I have decided to post something daily on this site, even if just something little like this post. Tomorrow’s post will be much more profound, I promise. Say that 5 times fast! OK, over and out.

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Goodbye Mom, I Love You.

Written on August 5, 2010 by Becky in Life, Mom, RIP, Save Becky

It’s been over a month since I last wrote on this blog. I just didn’t know what to write. A month ago today, July 5th, my Mom, Kathi Kopprasch, passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack. She was 58. She was always so full of life, even having a 4th of July party the night before. It was her favorite holiday and she told me about all the decorations she had gotten and how excited she was. The next day, when the phone rang, I answered, “Well?”, expecting to hear Mom’s voice saying “It was great!”. Instead, my Dad was on the line. He said, “Becky? I have bad news. Mom had a heart attack….and she passed away.”

From the moment I got that phone call until now my life has pretty much been a big blur. I just feel lost. I always had my Mom to turn to. She helped me get through the loss of Harry. I remember hysterically crying and her hugging me and saying “I never wanted you to go through a loss like this.” My two best friends have been taken away, both so young. It’s just not fair. Here is what I said at Mom’s memorial:

It still amazes me how life can change in a second. I’ve been through a lot in the past two years, but nothing has prepared me for this. A year and a half ago, I said goodbye to one best friend. Today, I have to say goodbye not only to my Mom, but my other best friend. She was my confidant, and my cheerleader. She was the one I turned to when I needed advice, when I needed a laugh, when I needed a shoulder to cry on.

In our 31 years together, she taught me right from wrong, how to laugh at myself and make others laugh with me, and how to love. There were a few other important life lessons that Mom taught me: If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Always wear clean underwear. And always step out with your right foot.

It’s hard to believe she is gone; someone so full of life and who just made everyone around her so happy. There is a huge hole in our lives now, but I hope we can try to fill it with the happy memories she gave us. I know she is here watching over us. And she always will be. If you need her, just speak to her and she will still listen. She will still guide us just like she always did. I will never forget you Mom, the world was a brighter place because you were in it. I love you.

I put this slideshow together with some of her favorite songs and it played at her memorial service. A friend of my Mom’s sent me an e-mail after she heard about what happened. It said, “She loved life and lived well.” Those words describe her perfectly. I miss you Mom.