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i read this poem on my friend ricky's xanga and i'm reposting it here because it expresses what i don't know how to say about somebody that i know.

pale sand spins in windy torrents
while particles scrape the eye
tears tumble down my face too slowly
to push the grains aside
these lips beseech the sky above
laced fingers plead for days
when showers soothe the thirsty ground
and block the day-star's gaze
clear blue you roil into black
when first you hear my plea
you bid the glassy droplets fall
by stormy fierce decree
smells of expectant earth arise
to meet the rain that drops
toward a pair of outstretched hands
and withered yellow crops
droplets sate the soil's hunger
when to its throat they plunge
erasing signs of dire thirst
as parchedness they expunge
you let the dust absorb its fill
then wave the rains away
the sun returns to nurture life
in the glory of the day
as showers surely bring new flowers
sprouts pushed through the sand
because you dared to rain for me
my days are spring again

--ricky m.

this is reposted in honor of the most wonderful person i've ever met. you are remarkably talented in all tasks that you undertake. you are a well of endless joy and being around you is the brightest part of each day. i know this is ridiculously trite, but i felt like i needed to announce my appreciation even if you don't realize i'm referring to you.

This was reposted from Diana's xanga, who won my "best entry of the week" award.

For those that don't know what marketing means, I offer you the following...The difference between PR, marketing, advertising and sales.

Perhaps the following analogies will help clear it up:

You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm Fantastic in bed." -- That's Direct Marketing.

You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. One of your friends goes up to him and pointing at you says, "She's fantastic in bed." -- That's Advertising.

You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his Telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." -- That's Telemarketing.

You're at a party and see a handsome guy. You get up and straighten your dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, "May I," and reach up to straighten his tie brushing your breast lightly against his arm, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." -- That's Public Relations.

You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you and says, "I hear you're fantastic in bed." -- That's Brand Recognition.

You're at a party and see a handsome guy. You talk him into going home with your friend. -- That's a Sales Rep.

Your friend can't satisfy him so he calls you. -- That's Tech Support.

You're on your way to a party when you realize that there could be handsome men in all these houses you're passing. So you climb onto the roof of one situated toward the center and shout at the top of your lungs, "I'm fantastic in bed!" -- That's Spam

i've been waiting for a good day
i've been holding back long enough
i've been hurting to tell you some things
it's not the falling of the temperature
that's making all our bones run cold
it's the breeze you make
the presence felt when you're around me

--edit--

Cherry, when it comes to temptation you're a Hedonist

It has become apparent that the word "no" is not one you use too often. In fact, it seems you just might have replaced it with "sure," "pour it on," and "I'll take it." As a Hedonist, you probably see no reason to put limits on pleasure. When the little angel of your conscience arrives on your shoulder to challenge your indulgent side, it's usually knocked off by that little devil who's never too far away from your decisions.

(hey, and we were just talking about hedonism in english class too! maybe the way i answered the questions was a bit biased by the fact that i love dorian gray so very much. i wish i could be dorian gray. i get the feeling i would have handled immortality much better. i would have kept basil around.)

Cherry, you're a Type 8 - The Leader

Friends, family, and colleagues probably appreciate your heroic strength and impassioned inner drive. They're also apt to know that when they come to you with a problem, you can be counted on for strength and guidance. As a Leader, you're likely to be seen as a powerful and protective individual with a natural born sense of management in one form or another.

Toni Morrison, an award-winning author and recognized cultural leader in the African American community, and Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of the American civil rights movement, were also type 8s.

This means that compared to the eight other Enneagram types, you have a strong sense of willpower and self-confidence. In fact, you're the kind of resourceful, decisive person who is often committed to making things happen

Cherry, your values help make you a Resourceful Independent

You know that in this world you need to look out for number one. As a result, you're more prepared than most people are to do whatever is necessary to take care of yourself. In fact, you likely expend significant effort to see that your needs and best interests are met, so long as the actions are within your ethical boundaries. People like you typically feel strongly about following through on their promises, as well as knowing how to take either credit or blame when it is due. Overall, you're self-reliant and willing to take responsibility for your own welfare.

instead of writing the dbq that's due tomorrow, i was taking those quizzes. they're frighteningly addictive. i never discover anything new about myself, but i always hope that i do. it's like watching the commercial for comcast digital cable where a scene is paused and a car is stuck in midair. the characters in the car are talking about how they never complete the jump no matter how many times the scene is played. that was a silly analogy, but i like that commercial.

speaking of commercials, have you ever seen that dell commercial where the intern turns out the lights and all the night support tech crew is still there? as i was watching it today, i noticed what great diction was used in the commercial. i don't remember exactly what was said, but just that it was said very well. there was something about award-winning service, being there for customers when they have a question, and not being afraid of the dark. except for schneider - he's afraid of the dark. he needs to pull it together.

"i'm a fountain of blood in the shape of a girl." --bachelorette, by bjork

everybody should download that song. bjork's voice is so distinctive. there's something about it that makes it sound so plaintive (i almost wrote plaintiff. that makes me sad). it could almost be grating, except she draws out her words in such a way that it takes the harshness away. once you hear bjork, you'll know that voice whenever she sings. it's like the lead singer in the smashing pumpkins, except that his voice is more annoying. the best that he ever did was in the beginning of the song "bullet with butterfly wings" where he says, "the world is a vampire." it sounds sinister and cynical at the same time. it is the sound of evil sneering at me. i love it.

swirlies for brian, b/c i know that brian likes swirlies. contrary to popular opinion, brian does NOT like toaster strudels. he feels that they are as evil as mr. jones. if a person resembling brian says this is not true, pay no mind to him. it is just a little asian ninja impersonating our dear friend. you should kick him, but be careful. he probably has a ninja star poised to slice and dice.

Cherry, your unconscious mind is driven most by Curiosity

This means you are full of questions about life, people, and the potential of your future. You spend more time than others envisioning the possibilities of your life — things that others are too afraid to consider.

Your curiosity burns with an almost physical need to know and do more. It's only through new experiences that you feel a greater understanding of yourself or the world — which ultimately is the greatest way for you to feel satisfied.

It is possible that the underlying reason for your drive towards curiosity is a deeply rooted fear of boredom. That means that you are probably more susceptible than others to feel like you're falling into a rut when life slows down into a comfortable routine.

You need to make sure you have stimulation in your life — that makes you feel like you're innovating or being exposed to the ideas and experiences that truly inspire you.

With such a strong orientation towards curiosity, you're also prone to a rebellious quality that shows up when you feel you are just going through the motions, and are unable to really influence the world around you. But interestingly enough, your drive towards novel experiences also indicates an openness others don't have, but wish they did.

Unconsciously, your curiosity presses you to learn more, experience more, and get the most out of life.

Though your unconscious mind is driven most strongly by Curiosity, there is much more to who you are at your core.

Cherry, when it comes to psychic abilities, you have an unusually strong talent in the area of Remote Viewing.

This means you have an uncanny ability to travel great distances with your mind, to virtually any location, and actually get a true glimpse at what is located there. The best conditions for traveling space with your mind, or remotely viewing another location, are silence and a calm state of mind. Even without these conditions, you managed to show considerable talent in this area, which is called remote viewing. This skill is phenomenally valuable and has been used by institutions such as the government to help in covert operations designed to retrieve information about the whereabouts of a criminal or to learn about the operations of another country. But mostly this can help in practical, everyday ways, such as instinctively grabbing an umbrella before making a trip to the next town over even though you had no way of knowing that it was raining there.

While your strongest psychic talent is Remote Viewing, Emode also analyzed your psychic strengths in:

• Retrocognition: The ability to know what happened in the past.
• Clairvoyance: The ability to "see" the unknown.
• Precognition: The ability to know what will happen in the future.
• Telepathy: The ability to tune into others' thoughts.

Cherry, you're a Shark!

Your personality is actually determined by two personality sub-types - your primary, or dominant sub-type, and your secondary sub-type. You are a Shark which means you are a Seeker / Success. Your primary sub-type is defined by "Seeker" characteristics and your secondary sub-type is defined by "Success" characteristics.

That means you've got a robust love of life and a killer instinct. Chances are you hate rules, and don't plan on getting old. You're flexible and friendly on top of being innovative and smart. In short, people respect you.

Cherry, your best quality shines through in how Intelligent you are!

The fact that you're a smart person who is more able to understand complex concepts than many other people are really draws people to you! But that's not the only thing. Your answers on the test indicate you're generally a self-assured and confident person who has the strength to handle difficult situations. You are an inventive and creative person who usually has an abundance of imagination and ideas, too.