Our Deepest Fear...

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?” Actually, who are we not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Sci Fi Burlesque and Mini Wrestling? Yes please!

Last Friday I had the opportunity to go out with a couple friends to scratch off two more things on my bucket list! Burlesque and Midget wrestling! This show had it combined. I had no idea what I was in for, but it was nothing like I imagined. It was better. This took place at the Dragon Fly on Santa Monica Blvd. I was lookin pretty good, and feelin sorta feisty! When the show started at 11pm, Two girls came out one after the other to do their individual burlesque show, dressed as the chick from Blade Runner and the chick from Flash Gordon! When the Flash Gordon theme song came on I went berserk..haha. She even went so far as to light her boobs on fire...then lit her cigarette with them. It was awesome. Next they wrestled in a pool full of, what can only be described as liquidy stuff...I assume jello perhaps? Next up was Barbarella vs. Ripley from Alien. Ripley of course was in her tiny white tank top and tiny panties...During her show, she started pulling an alien out of her stomach! I have no idea where this thing was hiding, but it was not under that tank top when she started. She flung it into the audience. It was amazing. They wrestled. I didn't much keep track of who won the matches. I had to use the bathroom and was accosted by a very giddy girl who wanted me to go in there with her. It was a long line...I said ok and peed in front of her while she did her eye makeup. That was weird, but I had to go. My friends wanted to leave shortly after that because he had to work early the next morning, and it was past 1am by that point. I didn't get the chance to see the Storm Trooper, or any midgets...So I guess that will have to wait some other time to scratch off. It was a fantastically fun time, and I'm glad I went. Sci Fi Sirens will be back in September to do comic books...Marvel vs. DC. I will be there!

The Fortune Teller!

My sister, Kylee, decided to help me with my bucket list so we hopped in the car one day and took a drive to get my fortune read! I've always wanted to just for fun. I had just got done watching all episodes to the old HBO series Carnivale on DVD and I was desperate to see what was in store for me. At first we went to a Psychic down the street who always has an obnoxious neon sign on saying OPEN. But when we got there and buzzed at the door nobody came to answer our call. Sucks to be them. We went elsewhere. In Newport we found a New Age gift shop that had a fortune teller in back. It cost me $34 for 20 minutes...but what the heck. It was the experience I wanted, so I went for it. A kind older woman who spoke very softly and hypnotically took me back to her intimate area that was decorated in beautiful gypsy table cloths and a set of old tarot cards. Kylee had to stay in the store, of course, so that her energy didnt meld with mine and confuse things. Next the woman took rose oil and put it in my hands as she held them and said a very sweet prayer. She then took my hands and opened them staring deep into the lines in my palms. She was able to tell me how many children I had, and if I was finished having more. The lines in my hands are very deep and long and clean, which is a good thing, i'm told. And I have many of them. She told me I would have a long and healthy life with no major illnesses. She said my financial status would always be fruitful and I would never truly need for money. Of course I have to be smart on how I spend, but she said it would be there in abundance. This made me very happy, as a single parent working in a field that was iffy. She told me that my love line was very strong and that I would never have trouble there. It made me laugh because I'm about to divorce my 3rd husband. She smiled and said that I have a heart of love, and that I will never have any trouble finding it....Keeping it is a different story, I should make wise decisions in who I choose. She looked at the marriage lines and saw 4 lines. She said I still had one more to go...I laughed again and said no way. She said keep an open heart. This next one will be the right one. After reading my palm, she sorted the Tarot cards. The first card had a picture of a man looking at a book, while taking off his armor, and behind him stood people with disapproving faces. She told me that i have been battling dragons for a long time, and I'm tired...and I'm taking off my armor now to pursue other interests. The book means that I'm studying and learning new things, that others don't understand, and scoff at. She told me not to listen to any nay-Sayers, that I am to follow my own path and will find peace. This one made the most sense to me. It really struck a chord. My life has been very hard and I've battled my entire adult life...I am exhausted...and I have been on the road to discovery and finding my inner peace. It made sense for me. The next card said that I have a gift for healing. I have a truly blessed gift but its not fully developed and I need to continue my education and seek all holistic approaches and widen my scope. As a massage therapist this was also eye opening. I feel I'm a healer because I see at least 6 clients a day needing my help to rehabilitate. Another card she looked at surprised her when she flipped it over. She asked me if I was seeing anybody. I said no. Apparently someone has his eye on me. The card revealed a night carrying flowers. She said she got a vibe it would be soon and that he would be a water sign. Cancer, Pisces, or Scorpio. Water signs make me sigh...because they have always been trouble for me. I'm a fire sign. Water and Fire make steam. Two of my 3 husbands were water signs. She told me to go out with this person, no matter what..That he would bring me happiness. I'm still waiting for that one to come true. We shall see. Haha. All in all it was a great experience. I got very positive vibes from her. The energy was wonderful and it made me buzz all the way home. I'm glad I went. My mother, who is very devout in our Mormon religion, shakes her head at me and tells me "nobody can receive revelation for another person"....I believe she is right. However, what this woman did was read what was already there in front of her. I'm a firm believer in the power of the body,the stories it tells, and intention. I work every day on people who have good and bad energy. Who's bodies have seen hell and I can look at it and say exactly what that person has been doing. What they do for a living. What organs are in distress, and where at on their body they are suffering, even if they haven't felt it yet. I am very in tune with their needs, and yet I don't view it as "receiving revelation for others" by any means. We already have written on us our journey, but lack the knowledge to read it. This woman simply read what was already there. I believe that the power of intention is honest and greatly under used. We are intuitive beings. What we ourselves want or need is so powerful that all she has to do is flip the card over. Our intention tells the rest. It taps into our own minds. Our energy and everything else associated brings it out. We just have to know how to read it. I'm glad I was able to check this off my bucket list. I highly recommend trying it. One down...a million more to go!

So...Ive had the sudden realization today that I am turning 35 soon. THIRTY-FIVE!!! Thats half my life over..(because I dont plan to live past 70. Id like to go before I hit the icky stages). There are so many things I have to do still. Places to see. People to visit. Adventures to be had. I have also come to the realization that I will probably never have another spouse to do these things with, therefore, I am enlisting some brave souls to come along with me as I scratch off each of these things. I want to share everything I can with whomever is willing (the more the merrier!) to put up with spending time with me. Some of which will be my treat..thanks to my amazing tax returns. :) Below are some of the things I want to do. If any of these appeal to you, please sign up below (haha..up, below) to join me. Im seeking a friend for the end of my...bucket. I also plan to blog about my experiences...to be continued! 1.) Hot air balloon ride over wine country.(this one will happen soon) 2.) Visit Greece 3.) Visit New Orleans (this one will happen soon) 4.) Visit Texas to see my family 5.) Learn to swim (yes I know its sad...but im from Washington. I didnt fancy swimming in the ice with orcas) 6.) Become a Reiki Master (i know theres a few out there who wanna take classes with me!) 7.) Buy a Chocolate Lab (as in the dog...not like Willie Wonka)...if anyone can help me here 8.) Go to a real Burlesque show...or two...or ten... 9.) Write a novel and get it published...(if anyone cares to help me edit, etc..cuz i suck at writing..as you can see) 10.) Start a commune...(ok this is stretching it, but how cool would that be??) 11.) Go to Comic Con... 12.) Visit the Smithsonian 13.) Get my dragon tattoo covered up by something cooler...(hand holding support is needed) 14.) Learn to fly a plane 15.) Join another roller derby team...and keep at it 16.) Take kick boxing classes..without feeling like a dork 17.) Throw an 80's prom....just for fun 18.) Stay the night on the Queen Mary after a ghost tour 19.) Go to a fortune teller (this will happen soon!) 20.) Buy a muscle car 21.) See the Crow Quill Night Owls live...and dress up..ha 22.) Go to a Ren Fair 23.) Egg Scott Baio's house 23 1/2.) Try not to get arrested for egging scott baio's house 24.) Visit Disneyland as many times as possible and make NEW MEMORIES 25.) Open my own Spa 26.) Take the Grimms Fairy Tales Tour thru Europe 27.) Visit the Oddities store in New York 28.) Get a film spot on Portlandia 29.) Get a bacon maple donut, at Voodoo Donuts in Oregon 30.) Go to the racetrack...and wear a floppy hat 31.) Learn to play guitar 32.) Be able to walk thru a church without feeling sad inside 33.) Start a new fad... 34.) To run a mile without stopping..and puking...(so sad) 35.) go camping at Yosemite 36.) Midget Wrestling This is my list for now..... :)

Diary of a Domestic Diva: Happiness is~ A Bohemian Kitchen

Diary of a Domestic Diva: Happiness is~ A Bohemian Kitchen

Happiness is~ A Bohemian Kitchen

I decided to write what makes me happy. Today that happens to be the look, the feel, the textures, and the smells of a bohemian kitchen! Ive always been a little bit bohemian and my house usually reflects the chaos of colors and thrift store finds that most people wrinkle their noses at. It makes me happy and cozy. It makes me feel nostalgic. I dont do a lot of cooking. Its not my strong suit. But when I sit down at my table to a bowl of generic brand spaghetti O's, I like to do it in style. In short....Happiness is a bohemian kitchen.

An Ode to Joy......

There are many things in this world that fill my heart with joy and make up who I am as a person. I want to pay tribute to the things I love, offering a glimpse into the strange world of Jeri Lane. Many of you already know my eccentricities, interests, and quirky tastes, but for my new friends and family id like for you to get to know me a little better....So hear goes! 30 factoids...My ode to joy.....

1.) Chocolate and I love each other...and feel our relationship is on the cusp of obsession.

2.) Disneyland is my happy place...When I hear the music on each ride I get giddy. I love that I can share this with my husband. This was our very first date, and the dates we continue biweekly.

3.) I love 70's funk.......I love anything I can shake my ass to, but 70's funk makes me shake it like a salt shaker.

4.) Toms cooking, snuggling, and little gestures...Without these, I would be in a sad state..He makes me smile daily and I love him.

5.)Being a massage therapist....I love doing what I do. I love explaining the benefits and making people feel so much better. I'm pretty good at it. You can't hate what you're good at!

6.) Sex.....I dont have to go into detail on this one...but without it, I am quite miserable.

7.) Photography...I love my photoshop pin-up gals, and making memorable moments immortalized. I love our theme shoots, and capturing my kids growing up.

8.) Mocha almond fudge waffle cones.....pure ecstacy. mmmm

9.) Caddy Shack...This movie has been my favorite since I was a kid. I don't know why.

10.) Tank tops...They are my top of choice on any occasion...

11.) Converse...They are my shoe of choice next to flip flops. They are retro, and I'm all about that....

12.) Writing...I love to express myself through writing. I'm not very good at it, but I feel very fulfilled when I get an idea down on paper. I love writing stories using my family and friends as characters. It makes them smile...which makes me smile. :0) oh yea...I also love blogging.

13.) Roller Derby...If it weren't for my work schedule, I would be a roller derby girl right now. I'm obsessed with the idea and am desperate to be apart of this.

14.) Peanuts cartoons....As a kid I always felt just like Charlie Brown. They are my favorite cartoon classics. My kids are now avid fans.

15.) Playing games...Ive always been very competitive and enjoy laughing it up with family and friends. Park and Shop by Milton Bradly is my all time fave.

16.) Rat rods...There's just something about an unfinished poor mans hot rod that makes my heart palpitate. I was born in the wrong time.

17.) Tubing down rivers...This is probably the funnest summer time adventure ever!

18.) Seattle...This is my home. I love it. I miss it. Its a culture all its own and feel this is the only place I could truly be happy.

19.) Knit hats...I have a knit hat fetish. I don't really look good in hats cuz my face is so chubby, but I have a need to feel warm all the time, and knit wear is apart of my Washington culture. The cuter and funkier the better...

20.) Theme Parties...I used to throw a few of these a year with pretty good success! I love providing an escape for people to come and laugh and be someone else for a night.

21.) Disco Balls....enough said.

22.) Toms hobo beard....Everyone thinks he should shave it. Teri (his sister) thinks he looks scary. For some reason I dig his beard. I can't explain it. The scruffiness just seems manly to me. (Although its nice when its a little neater trimmed..like around the lips.)

23.) Pig tails...I am probably the only adult woman you will ever see consistently sporting this look.

24.) Halloween...Its my favorite holiday. I decorate like a mad woman. I've already started on next years costumes..its December right now.

25.)Planning adventures for my kids!!...I LOVE filling their lives with memorable moments. Their life will never be dull so long as I have a bank account.

26.) Sara and Hans...My two best friends. They are my brother and sister. I couldn't imagine life without either of you. True friends are very hard to come by in this life. I'm glad I have two of them!

27.) Olives and Artichoke hearts...they make every meal better. I always have them in stock and in everything made to eat. Thankfully Tom (who does the cooking) complies with my cravings.

28.) Orange...This is my favorite color. Its happiness to my soul. Its the color of pumpkins on Halloween. Its always apart of my hippy funk retro thrift store decor...

29.) Computers...I may need an intervention on this one.

30.) Used books...I am addicted to buying used books. I love to read. I hate paying full price for anything.