RELIC!

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RELIC!
by Latina
06-Mar-2010
 

Sooner or later we all have to face the reality of whom we are. Today, I spent a great deal of time trying to figure out where I was headed. I was much troubled about a certain issue. I got in my white Mustang and I just drove. I had no real destination in mind. Just needed to clear my head and think things through.

I found myself at my son Arman's door. He was more than happy to see me. We went to a mutual friend's home. I was like in a daze as those around me went about their business. I spoke to my friend Alicia on the matter.

I told her that I had finally come to the realization and acceptance that I am a relic. Which is rather a sad idea. She said "what do you mean a relic?"  I told her that according to the dictionary a relic is "A surviving memorial of something past. A once widespread  form that survives in a limited area but is otherwise obsolete."

She thought I was being funny. I told her, "sadly I am not joking for once." I am very modern and liberal in my views. The only exception is when it comes to a romantic relationship. In all these years, I have not been able to get past my strict upbringing.

I have become obsolete. I simply don't fit into the current dating trends. I am a woman from a time long since gone. I have finally accepted and come to terms with whom I am completely. I have decided that it is time that I stop the search for a soul mate.

It is time that I move towards a new direction. I will continue with my journey of self discovery  and tranformation into the best person that I can be. It will bring about the complete fulfillment that I was searching in another. I will instead find it within me. :o)

 

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjVCBSa-Vs

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by yolanda on Wed Mar 17, 2010 06:34 PM PDT

Hi! MM,

   Thank you for the great translation! It is indeed funny! The funniest part is "husband - minister of labor".......I know it is not the labor from labor pain, though! :O)

I only understand 30% of the Google translation...Thank God, I got "double agent" right.....


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my feeble attempts to translate

by MM on Wed Mar 17, 2010 01:58 PM PDT

Just remember that some translations lose some flavor when done thru amatures like me 

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كابينه زندگي مشترك:

The Cabinet of Shared lives, as in family

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زن = وزيرسلب آسايش

wife = the minister of discomfort ---> sooooory

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شوهر = وزير كار

husband = the minister of labor

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مادرزن = وزير جنگ

mother in law (wife's side) = the minister of war

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مادرشوهر = وزير دفاع

mother in law (hubby's side) = the minister of defense

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خواهرزن = جاسوس دوجانبه

sister in law (wife's side) = a double agent 

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خواهرشوهر = وزير اطلاعات

sister in law (hubby's side) = the minister of information or misinformation, as in gossip/propaganda

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پدرزن = وزيرارشاد

father in law (wife's side) = the minister of guidance, as in advice/admonition

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پدر شوهر = وزير رفاه

father in law (hubby's side) = the minister of welfare, as in maybe the one with deep pockets 

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بابا بزرك = ريس مجمع تشخيص مصلحت

grandfather = the head of the expediency council

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by Latina on Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:34 PM PDT

Yolanda,

Thank you! It does a heart good to see MM has a sense of humor. :o)

Thank you for the translation. Totally cool!


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:27 PM PDT

Hi Natalia,

    Here is google translation of MM's post:

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Cabinet shared life:

Women = Vzyrslb comfort

Husband = Minister of Labor

Madrzn = Minister of War

Madrshvhr = Minister of Defense

خواهرزن = spy bilateral

Khvahrshvhr = Minister of Information

Pdrzn = Vzyrarshad

Father husband = Minister of Welfare

Baba Flax = Race Expediency

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It is funny 'cause "spy bilateral" must be "double agent" LOL!


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Latina

Dear MM

by Latina on Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:44 AM PDT

Children out of the home? Hardly! Don't you know that children always come back? :o)

As Arman departed.......Julio arrived. He has become my best friend.

Thank you for the kind thoughts. Thank you for visiting my humble blog.

 Happy Nowruz!

 


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MM

\=/ what do u c here? Is the glass half full or empty?

by MM on Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:26 AM PDT

Just a thought!

See yourself as the matriarch of the family instead of a burden/relic.

 

OK, you know what I am talking about, I hope.  But, enough of this serious stuff, and let's make you laugh, maybe, which is one of the best defenses against bouts of being homesick, which may be what you are facing with the children out of the house.  So, please make yourself busy doing other stuff

I got this email joke yesterday on running a family like a government cabinet.  OK, it is just a joke.  No need to think about it too much, no political correctness please, and I hope you know Farsi!

كابينه زندگي مشترك:

زن = وزيرسلب آسايش

شوهر = وزير كار

مادرزن = وزير جنگ

مادرشوهر = وزير دفاع

خواهرزن = جاسوس دوجانبه

خواهرشوهر = وزير اطلاعات

پدرزن = وزيرارشاد

پدر شوهر = وزير رفاه

بابا بزرك = ريس مجمع تشخيص مصلحت

 


 
 

 


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the quest........

by Latina on Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:51 AM PDT

I can't believe I almost listened to Faramarz.

I will not give up The Quest .

Good luck to all. Yes, even you Faramarz.............


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I need to rest but I don't feel well.

 


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A new friend of mine...

by Latina on Sun Mar 07, 2010 09:15 PM PST

has me listening to high school musical. LOL The young guy reminds me of Arman.

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL37snqMJx8


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Latina

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by Latina on Sun Mar 07, 2010 05:35 PM PST

Yolanda,

Thank you! You just made my night! LOL

I love the songs. I almost bought a cross fire but I saw the white convertible Mustang and it took my breathe away.

Perhaps in another life time I shall have a crossfire.

Where ever the road takes you......wishing you the best!


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by yolanda on Sun Mar 07, 2010 02:11 PM PST

Hi Natalia,

  LOL! Your blog reminds me of Celine Dion's Song "I drove all night".....this song was used in a car commercial, but it is not Mustang, it is Chrysler! :O)


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Natalia Alvarado-Alvarez

Sorry......

by Natalia Alvarado-Alvarez on Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:36 PM PST

I have to use this account to post because I could not access Latina through my son's laptop.

Faramarz,

I have read what you have written on this web site the same applies to you only in your case it is women. :o)

By the way, I do know about mechanics. My son is a Mechanic and I am learning a lot with him. My 1997 green Mustang is our hobby car.

 I hope that you too are learning mechanics for your benefit of course.

solh

PS: Well rest assured this is my last dating blog. Time to move forward........maybe I will post the pictures of the green Mustang when I am done reworking it.

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 MPD,

Man you are hilarious! It is always good to see your posts. Yes, I already drive too fast. Perhaps I should slow down instead. :o)

Arman actually does the sign of the cross before I drive. LOL


Thanks again my friend!

Always wishing you the best.


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Faramarz

Women and the Art of Auto-Mechanics

by Faramarz on Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:58 AM PST

Dear Latina,

You seem to be too pre-occupied with the thought of men and the perfect romance! If I were you, I would relax for a while. How about focusing your energy on some new hobby, like automotives? Most men find women who are good at auto-mechanics very attractive! I for one, have been in love with Marisa Tomei ever since she appeared in “My Cousin Vinny”. Now that is one hot woman!


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Multiple Personality Disorder

When driving your white Mustang

by Multiple Personality Disorder on Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:32 AM PST

... try to go faster, and don't expect a perfect road ahead.  I'm sure you'll get to your destination soon.  And, make sure you get an oil change once in a while.  Your Mustang would last longer that way. 


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by Latina on Sun Mar 07, 2010 07:28 AM PST

 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPS6yWtu0Ko

 

Lyrics:
Trying to analyze every angle, situation
Trying to find an explanation
Cause it's getting aggrivating
Why my relationships never seem to work out
Beginnin' to worry and doubt
If I'm even able to detect he's the one
When to stay or when to run
Why I haven't seen the sun
Shine his light on my heart and help me ease the pain
Cause I'm getting tired of the rain

Falling on my heartbreak and I
Get my hopes up when I'm in love
Until we break up then I'm back to the
Same spot, I've been lonely, drowning
Cause every guy turns out to be the same
So now I'm questionin' is it me to blame

[CHORUS:]
Is It Me? am I so complicated?
Is It Me? or is love over-rated?
Is It Me? cause I don't quite understand
Why it never turns out how I thought I planned it
Is It Me? am I too independent?
Is It Me? not ready for commitment?
Is It Me? cause it doesn't seem to last
And it's the only question that I never asked

Maybe I'm longin' for it more than I should be expecting
All the standards that I'm setting
Unrealistically I'm getting
Possibly in the way of what is left to have in store
Because I'm so confused and insecure
Cause when i know for certain everything is going wrong
I permitted to prolong
Tried my best to hold on
My Mister Right's probably hanging round my window pane
While I look through only watching the rain

Falling on my heartbreak and I
Get my hopes up when I'm in love
Until we break up then I'm back to the
Same spot, I've been lonely, drowning
Cause every guy turns out to be the same
So now I'm questionin' is it me to blame

[CHORUS]

Never thought it could be that its me
Till i realized I`m the only
Common factor and played a big part
In letting people break my heart
Never noticin' I was wasting time
Asking the same thing every time
Who were you with? and where were you at?
Until I took the time to turn and look back

Ooooh la la la
La la la la
La la la

[CHORUS x2]

La la la
La la la la la
La la la


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