Rick and I are in the woods of Wisconsin for a few days, hopefully snowed in. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Until I get back in a few days, stay busy with this latest meme.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper
2. Real tree or Artificial? I have an artificial tree, only because it's more practical.
3. When do you put up the tree? Whenever I can find the time
4. When do you take the tree down? 12 days after Christmas
5. Do you like Egg Nog? No
6. Favorite gift received as a child? All of them! but probably my ballerina jewelry box
7. Hardest person to buy for? My Brother in law
8. Easiest person to buy for? The boys
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? An alarm clock from my ex
12. Favorite Christmas Movie. The Bells of St. Mary's
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? When the mood strikes
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? YES!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Our family Cheeseball
16. Lights on the tree? Yes, White ones!
17. Favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night and White Christmas
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Depends, love to do both!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? I can name all of them in the song, but can Santa even name all of his reindeer????
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A Star made out of tin foil and cardboard. Rick and the boys made it our first Christmas together
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning Morning. One Christmas eve and the rest in the morning.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Commercialism
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Mostly old or handmade, no real theme, although we do have a Green Bay Packers Tree!
24. Who is least likely to respond to this? ?
25 . Favorite for Christmas dinner? Ham
26 . What do you want for Christmas this year? My wedding ring fixed.
27 . Who is most likely to respond to this? Thats what I want to know!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
No, the week didn't breeze on by you. It's not really Thursday, the traditional Thanksgiving. Today, Sunday, my family is celebrating Thanksgiving.
Kevin & Erica arrived last night. Daniel, Felicia, Susie & Truman arrive today. Later today, right before dinner, Rick's Coachie Friend, Mike, will arrive just in time to eat.
Tonite our house will be full of air mattresses and satisfied tummies.
I started cooking last night. The desserts are all baked, a few salads made, onions & celery chopped for the stuffing, and in a bit, Mr. Turkey is going in the oven.
Tuesday, Rick and I travel to Wisconsin to visit his parents. When our boys found out there would not be a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, they threw a fit. "What about leftovers!?!" "What! You aren't making stuffing!?!", so my idea of a nice quiet Thanksgiving went out the window with the north wind.
But that's what I'm really Thankful for. With the world in the turmoil it's in, and people not speaking to people they should, my family still wants to be together. Even if it is just for the stuffing.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Kevin & Erica arrived last night. Daniel, Felicia, Susie & Truman arrive today. Later today, right before dinner, Rick's Coachie Friend, Mike, will arrive just in time to eat.
Tonite our house will be full of air mattresses and satisfied tummies.
I started cooking last night. The desserts are all baked, a few salads made, onions & celery chopped for the stuffing, and in a bit, Mr. Turkey is going in the oven.
Tuesday, Rick and I travel to Wisconsin to visit his parents. When our boys found out there would not be a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, they threw a fit. "What about leftovers!?!" "What! You aren't making stuffing!?!", so my idea of a nice quiet Thanksgiving went out the window with the north wind.
But that's what I'm really Thankful for. With the world in the turmoil it's in, and people not speaking to people they should, my family still wants to be together. Even if it is just for the stuffing.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
My Life that is a RollerCoaster
Its up and down, fast and slow and on it goes, and goes and goes.
There's all the work rolls, the "oh no they changing our curriculum" to "oh no, they aren't!"
The "we're moving all the offices, RIGHT NOW!" to "oh, maybe we need to rethink this, and move in the summer with no students around"
Not to mention the meetings, meetings, meetings. I haven't been to so many meetings in my life.
It's all coming to a screeching halt for a few days. Now I can focus on Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, packing for our trip and leaving Tuesday. Five days in the woods. Me? I'm praying for a blizzard next Saturday night, we'll get snowed in, unable to make our plane Sunday.
What happens to rollercoasters in the snow? I'd love to find out!
:J
There's all the work rolls, the "oh no they changing our curriculum" to "oh no, they aren't!"
The "we're moving all the offices, RIGHT NOW!" to "oh, maybe we need to rethink this, and move in the summer with no students around"
Not to mention the meetings, meetings, meetings. I haven't been to so many meetings in my life.
It's all coming to a screeching halt for a few days. Now I can focus on Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, packing for our trip and leaving Tuesday. Five days in the woods. Me? I'm praying for a blizzard next Saturday night, we'll get snowed in, unable to make our plane Sunday.
What happens to rollercoasters in the snow? I'd love to find out!
:J
Monday, November 17, 2008
YOU know YOU WANT Them!
These came in the mail today! Aren't the just beautiful?? I was really surprised because I thought Linda said she shipped them yesterday. Maybe it was Saturday, even so, I got them TODAY! If you count, there's only 11. The 12th one didn't come in, but who cares? It's a brownish one, I'll live! I just can't believe I got them already. Which one is your favorite color?
Linda has them in her store www.hilltopmemories.com . Shipping is FREE, and as you can see FAST!
So not even the discombobulation that is going on with the big move at work can spoil my day today. I got my new Distress Stickles!!!!!!
Thanks LINDA!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
From Kip, I guess she wants to know.........
Challenge going around...long one...
and a different kind of one for sure, lol!....
Where is the person you gave your heart to for the first time?
Don't know, Definitely don't care.
What were you doing at ten last night ?
driving down a country road in the dark, praying we weren't lost
What was the last thing you drank ?
coffee
What' s going on between you and the last person you kissed?
right this second, not a thing, but give it a few hours and we'll see!
What' s something you really want right now, be honest?
Where do we start with that...okay, I'll be materialistic....top of the line Canon Digi SLR...
Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
Thursday
Anything annoying you right now?
Yes, and let's leave it at that.
Who was the last person to make you cry?
myself
Anybody you' re looking forward to seeing soon?
My Kids, my sister and my inlaws
Are you going anywhere for the next summer?
I'm sure I will, I don't let grass grow under my feet.
Who was the last person you hugged?
A few dozen football players and my husband
Who was the last person in your room?
My husband
Did you have a dream last night ?
Yeah, about a naked man, but I didn't look at him.
How many piercings do you have?
ears only......
Have any tattoos?
Again why would I ruin one of God's perfect creations
Are you good at giving directions ?
Yes I can get you there from anywhere.
Last time you cried really, really hard?
When I had a meltdown about work.
What is your favorite thing to eat with peanut butter?
Ummmmm....bread?
Could you go out in public looking like you do now?
Of course! And I'd be well dressed in my Packers Sweatshirt!
Have you ever made someone so mad that they broke something?
Yep!
What is your favorite color?
The blue of my husband's eyes
Do you think your last ex deserves to die?
Yes, a slow, painful, suffering death.
When was the last time you saw your Grandpa?
Oh about 47 years ago. I don't remember it.
Do you know anyone with cancer?
Yes
Who was the last person you talked to in person?
My husband and my youngest child. We're spending the day bonding.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for 3 months? Yes
what kind of relationship? 3 months is a short time, I can endure alot of things for 3 months.
What is the last text in your inbox ?
A joke from Jo
Have you lost friends in the past 3 years ?
No, if I lost them they weren't friends
Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
Seriously? Me? Hide my feelings?
Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?
Sure, I just hope they are good thoughts
Are you excited for anything to happen in the next 6 months?
Let's see, Going to Wisconsin, Christmas, Winter Retreat, the Hilltop Cruise.
What should you be doing right now?
Laundry, cleaning closets, cleaning house, paperwork, taking a few things back to wally world, writing a few cards, and the list goes on.
Do you believe in true love?
Yes
Do you miss your past?
I don't miss it, I'm glad it's past.
Do you think that your ex still likes you?
That's irrelevant to me.
Has a person of the opposite sex seen you in your underwear?
Geez, who told??
If you could go back 3 months from now would you change anything?
Yes, I would not have stressed so much about the upcoming changes to our curriculum because the state is going to change their minds two weeks after a major conference discussing it and we won't end up changing it!
Where 's the last place you went?
To a Football game
what color are your eyes?
Green
At the moment, are you more warm or cold?
I am comfortable.
What are you listening to?
Wisconsin winning the football game against Minnesota!!!!
Do you prefer an ocean or pool?
To sit beside, an ocean.
To swim in, a pool
How long is your hair?
Shoulder length til Wednesday....
Last thing you ate?
BBQ potato chips
Are you a bad influence?
I am not as bad an influence as some people are..........
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Depends...probably
Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
Yes, I have a pretty good instinct.
Looking back did you ever waste too much time on a certain boy or girl?
Yep!
What' s your favorite card game?
Canasta or Euchere
Know anyone who' s been drunk recently?
Probably one of my sons, but no not really, unless you count Barb's Halloween Sangria!
Do you enjoy drama ?
I get amused at how wrapped up people get in drama. No, I don't like it in my life, it's a waste of my time.
How many months until your birthday?
11 months exactly
Do you believe every one deserves a second chance?
I have to judge that by each individual circumstance.
Last three people you texted?
Jo, Kevin, Patrick
What are you doing tonight?
Watching football and scrapping, finishing laundry and..........
Is smoking one of your turn offs?
I hate being in a room with someone who is smoking. I hate what it does to you. But I can't say it's a total turn off since I'm married to a wonderful man who's only downside is he smokes.
What' s the last kind of soup you ate?
White Chicken Chili too!
What kind of dog do you want?
The one who lives with me
Do you currently have a sunburn?
I would if I went outside
Could you eat nothing but grilled cheese for a week straight?
Yep, I think I could, especially if it's made with Velveeta! Drippy hot.
What color was the last drink you consumed?
Brown
Would you rather shave your head or dye your hair bright orange?
Bright orange, I have too many bumps on my head to shave it.
Could you last an hour without talking?
Sure
Has anyone told you they missed you lately?
Yep!
Are you a Hollister/Abercrombie kind of person?
Your choice in clothing shouldn't be what defines you.
how many hours of sleep did you get last night ?
8
What makeup do you wear on a daily basis ?
None
What curse word do you use the most?
The bomb I shouldn't.
Do you own an ipod?
Classic 120G
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
Both!
Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yes, but I don't listen
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?
Yes
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Chocolate
Can you whistle?
Yes
How big is your local mall?
Not big enough!
Are you currently wearing glasses?
Yes
Do you own any band t-shirts?
Does a Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville shirt count?
How many aunts and uncles do you have?
Well, none alive really. I have cousins I call Aunt. I know, I'm confused....
Do you crack your knuckles?
Yes, but I already have arthritis, so it doesn't matter does it?
What is your favorite salad dressing?
Western
Do you read for fun?
If it has words, I read it.
Can you speak any languages other than English?
bits and pieces.
Where is your cell phone ?
On the bar behind me
What color is your bedroom painted?
Wood
Are your parents divorced?
No, they are buried in Illinois
What do you like to snack on at the movie theatres?
Dry popcorn with M&M's mixed in.
Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
I only date humans
What was/is your favorite class in high school?
Any class Mr. Williams taught. (freshman civics, Senior Gov't, History)
If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
Morton
Were you a " planned" child?
There is sixteen years between me and my next older sibling, what do you think? Of course I was planned!!!!
How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
A year older than I am now
Ever eaten an entire thing of frosting?
Yep! and a box of graham crackers to go with it.
Have you read To Kill A Mockingbird?
Several times
What instrument would you like to learn?
Flight instruments or surgical instruments.
Were you ever a safety patrol in elementary school?
Yes, but I let the power go to my head
Do you like dodge ball?
No, I was always the target!
Ever order anything from the tv?
Yes!
Can you write with both hands ?
Yes, can you read it? No
Do you get cold sores a lot?
I am not that kind of girl!
Chapstick or lipgloss?
Chapstick
Last time you got poison ivy?
I am not that kind of girl either!!!
Let's see, I challenge Darla, Cindy and Val!
and a different kind of one for sure, lol!....
Where is the person you gave your heart to for the first time?
Don't know, Definitely don't care.
What were you doing at ten last night ?
driving down a country road in the dark, praying we weren't lost
What was the last thing you drank ?
coffee
What' s going on between you and the last person you kissed?
right this second, not a thing, but give it a few hours and we'll see!
What' s something you really want right now, be honest?
Where do we start with that...okay, I'll be materialistic....top of the line Canon Digi SLR...
Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
Thursday
Anything annoying you right now?
Yes, and let's leave it at that.
Who was the last person to make you cry?
myself
Anybody you' re looking forward to seeing soon?
My Kids, my sister and my inlaws
Are you going anywhere for the next summer?
I'm sure I will, I don't let grass grow under my feet.
Who was the last person you hugged?
A few dozen football players and my husband
Who was the last person in your room?
My husband
Did you have a dream last night ?
Yeah, about a naked man, but I didn't look at him.
How many piercings do you have?
ears only......
Have any tattoos?
Again why would I ruin one of God's perfect creations
Are you good at giving directions ?
Yes I can get you there from anywhere.
Last time you cried really, really hard?
When I had a meltdown about work.
What is your favorite thing to eat with peanut butter?
Ummmmm....bread?
Could you go out in public looking like you do now?
Of course! And I'd be well dressed in my Packers Sweatshirt!
Have you ever made someone so mad that they broke something?
Yep!
What is your favorite color?
The blue of my husband's eyes
Do you think your last ex deserves to die?
Yes, a slow, painful, suffering death.
When was the last time you saw your Grandpa?
Oh about 47 years ago. I don't remember it.
Do you know anyone with cancer?
Yes
Who was the last person you talked to in person?
My husband and my youngest child. We're spending the day bonding.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for 3 months? Yes
what kind of relationship? 3 months is a short time, I can endure alot of things for 3 months.
What is the last text in your inbox ?
A joke from Jo
Have you lost friends in the past 3 years ?
No, if I lost them they weren't friends
Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
Seriously? Me? Hide my feelings?
Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?
Sure, I just hope they are good thoughts
Are you excited for anything to happen in the next 6 months?
Let's see, Going to Wisconsin, Christmas, Winter Retreat, the Hilltop Cruise.
What should you be doing right now?
Laundry, cleaning closets, cleaning house, paperwork, taking a few things back to wally world, writing a few cards, and the list goes on.
Do you believe in true love?
Yes
Do you miss your past?
I don't miss it, I'm glad it's past.
Do you think that your ex still likes you?
That's irrelevant to me.
Has a person of the opposite sex seen you in your underwear?
Geez, who told??
If you could go back 3 months from now would you change anything?
Yes, I would not have stressed so much about the upcoming changes to our curriculum because the state is going to change their minds two weeks after a major conference discussing it and we won't end up changing it!
Where 's the last place you went?
To a Football game
what color are your eyes?
Green
At the moment, are you more warm or cold?
I am comfortable.
What are you listening to?
Wisconsin winning the football game against Minnesota!!!!
Do you prefer an ocean or pool?
To sit beside, an ocean.
To swim in, a pool
How long is your hair?
Shoulder length til Wednesday....
Last thing you ate?
BBQ potato chips
Are you a bad influence?
I am not as bad an influence as some people are..........
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Depends...probably
Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
Yes, I have a pretty good instinct.
Looking back did you ever waste too much time on a certain boy or girl?
Yep!
What' s your favorite card game?
Canasta or Euchere
Know anyone who' s been drunk recently?
Probably one of my sons, but no not really, unless you count Barb's Halloween Sangria!
Do you enjoy drama ?
I get amused at how wrapped up people get in drama. No, I don't like it in my life, it's a waste of my time.
How many months until your birthday?
11 months exactly
Do you believe every one deserves a second chance?
I have to judge that by each individual circumstance.
Last three people you texted?
Jo, Kevin, Patrick
What are you doing tonight?
Watching football and scrapping, finishing laundry and..........
Is smoking one of your turn offs?
I hate being in a room with someone who is smoking. I hate what it does to you. But I can't say it's a total turn off since I'm married to a wonderful man who's only downside is he smokes.
What' s the last kind of soup you ate?
White Chicken Chili too!
What kind of dog do you want?
The one who lives with me
Do you currently have a sunburn?
I would if I went outside
Could you eat nothing but grilled cheese for a week straight?
Yep, I think I could, especially if it's made with Velveeta! Drippy hot.
What color was the last drink you consumed?
Brown
Would you rather shave your head or dye your hair bright orange?
Bright orange, I have too many bumps on my head to shave it.
Could you last an hour without talking?
Sure
Has anyone told you they missed you lately?
Yep!
Are you a Hollister/Abercrombie kind of person?
Your choice in clothing shouldn't be what defines you.
how many hours of sleep did you get last night ?
8
What makeup do you wear on a daily basis ?
None
What curse word do you use the most?
The bomb I shouldn't.
Do you own an ipod?
Classic 120G
Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
Both!
Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yes, but I don't listen
Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster?
Yes
Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
Chocolate
Can you whistle?
Yes
How big is your local mall?
Not big enough!
Are you currently wearing glasses?
Yes
Do you own any band t-shirts?
Does a Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville shirt count?
How many aunts and uncles do you have?
Well, none alive really. I have cousins I call Aunt. I know, I'm confused....
Do you crack your knuckles?
Yes, but I already have arthritis, so it doesn't matter does it?
What is your favorite salad dressing?
Western
Do you read for fun?
If it has words, I read it.
Can you speak any languages other than English?
bits and pieces.
Where is your cell phone ?
On the bar behind me
What color is your bedroom painted?
Wood
Are your parents divorced?
No, they are buried in Illinois
What do you like to snack on at the movie theatres?
Dry popcorn with M&M's mixed in.
Have you ever dated someone out of your race?
I only date humans
What was/is your favorite class in high school?
Any class Mr. Williams taught. (freshman civics, Senior Gov't, History)
If you were born the opposite sex, what would your name have been?
Morton
Were you a " planned" child?
There is sixteen years between me and my next older sibling, what do you think? Of course I was planned!!!!
How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
A year older than I am now
Ever eaten an entire thing of frosting?
Yep! and a box of graham crackers to go with it.
Have you read To Kill A Mockingbird?
Several times
What instrument would you like to learn?
Flight instruments or surgical instruments.
Were you ever a safety patrol in elementary school?
Yes, but I let the power go to my head
Do you like dodge ball?
No, I was always the target!
Ever order anything from the tv?
Yes!
Can you write with both hands ?
Yes, can you read it? No
Do you get cold sores a lot?
I am not that kind of girl!
Chapstick or lipgloss?
Chapstick
Last time you got poison ivy?
I am not that kind of girl either!!!
Let's see, I challenge Darla, Cindy and Val!
As All Good Things Come to an End
They are all Seniors. They are all Defensive Lineman. They have played all 4 years together. They have grown from boys to men. Last night was their last night together as a team on the field.
They will always be able to count on each other, seniors, friends, brothers and coaches. Their won - loss record should never define them, for these guys have grown from chubby, bubbly freshmen to serious senior leaders. They define what defense is all about, the weights, the agility, the wrap up the opponent tackle.
Some will go on to college and play. For most, this is it, the end.
It's been great to get to know these guys, watching them grow. We've known some since before they started school, and most we've watched develop in just 4 years. But they have become our sons, for the rest of our lives, we will claim them. I can assure you at that 10 year reunion, these guys will still be leaders, successful, decent men. We're so proud of them!
btw, hubby is the blond on the right. He's 6 ft 1 and 240 lbs, does this tell you the size of some of these guys???
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Can you believe it's Wednesday already?? Days are just a flyin' by! It will be Christmas before we know it! I've already started on my Christmas cards, have you?
Yesterday I spent most of the day in the scraproom and that was good therapy. Nothing like a day in the scraproom. Except for maybe a day at a Hilltop crop. No other crops compare.
I putzed and puttered with a few things yesterday, then settled down to make Thanksgiving cards. I had fun making them. I'm embossing and inking these and at first it was hard to get the routine down. After about the 4th card tho, I was on a roll!
Have you been to Teresa Collins website yet? I love her Gratitude Journal ! I'm thinking I may do this at Thanksgiving. I can do it here while the boys are home Sunday (11 days!!!) and then also take it with me to Wisconsin to do there with the in laws. I've been trying to think of some quick easy projects to take that will be easy to transport on the plane.
First I need to head to work! Tonite is the CMA's, so my tv night is planned. I hope you have a wondermous day!
Yesterday I spent most of the day in the scraproom and that was good therapy. Nothing like a day in the scraproom. Except for maybe a day at a Hilltop crop. No other crops compare.
I putzed and puttered with a few things yesterday, then settled down to make Thanksgiving cards. I had fun making them. I'm embossing and inking these and at first it was hard to get the routine down. After about the 4th card tho, I was on a roll!
Have you been to Teresa Collins website yet? I love her Gratitude Journal ! I'm thinking I may do this at Thanksgiving. I can do it here while the boys are home Sunday (11 days!!!) and then also take it with me to Wisconsin to do there with the in laws. I've been trying to think of some quick easy projects to take that will be easy to transport on the plane.
First I need to head to work! Tonite is the CMA's, so my tv night is planned. I hope you have a wondermous day!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Look at the Size of Those Nuts and a few other things
One of the things I've learned to like since moving south is boiled peanuts. Maybe it's the salty water you suck out of the shell before you crack it open to eat the velvety soft peanut inside. Maybe it's just that peanut, soft and yummy. But whenever I pass a Boiled Peanut stand on the side of the road, it's always the wrong time of day. I've either just eaten, or it will spoil my dinner. I never see them on the way to a ball game, although some concessions sell boiled peanuts.
But the other day I passed a stand and the time was right, I was hungry and wasn't eating dinner in a few hours. So I stopped. Holey Moley! Look at the size of these goobers!
They were yummy too! Afterwards, I wished I'd bought the jumbo bag, so I could eat more of them later.
Speaking of jumbo, look at the size of these spiders in St. Pete! It was Halloween and this house was covered in huge spiders. It looked so real, for jumbo size spiders. I'm glad they weren't invading Kip's house.
Mr. Max had invaded tho, and he was my buddy the entire weekend. We got along great especially after we came to the agreement that he wouldn't lick my face. He is such a cutie dog. He brought his toy to bed with him and he would hop in the bed when Mudgy wasn't there. This is a rare picture of Max resting. He goes and goes!
But that was last week and I came home to crazy busyness. Football season enters it's final week for us, as we didn't make the play offs. Which is fine with me because playoffs would have meant we cancel our trip to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving. I cooked my famous White Chili for the coaches this past weekend, so they are happy to have had that.
Today I took a day off and stayed home to make a 4 day weekend. It's been a great catchup from being gone so much and so busy. My house is looking liveable again. I cleaned my bedroom today. It was looking like a teenager's bedroom it was so cluttered!
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day and while I salute everyone who sacrifices so that I may enjoy my freedoms, I'll enjoy the freedom of scrappin' all day long!
I hope you have a good day, what ever freedom you decide to exercise. But make sure to thank a vet!
:J
But the other day I passed a stand and the time was right, I was hungry and wasn't eating dinner in a few hours. So I stopped. Holey Moley! Look at the size of these goobers!
They were yummy too! Afterwards, I wished I'd bought the jumbo bag, so I could eat more of them later.
Speaking of jumbo, look at the size of these spiders in St. Pete! It was Halloween and this house was covered in huge spiders. It looked so real, for jumbo size spiders. I'm glad they weren't invading Kip's house.
Mr. Max had invaded tho, and he was my buddy the entire weekend. We got along great especially after we came to the agreement that he wouldn't lick my face. He is such a cutie dog. He brought his toy to bed with him and he would hop in the bed when Mudgy wasn't there. This is a rare picture of Max resting. He goes and goes!
But that was last week and I came home to crazy busyness. Football season enters it's final week for us, as we didn't make the play offs. Which is fine with me because playoffs would have meant we cancel our trip to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving. I cooked my famous White Chili for the coaches this past weekend, so they are happy to have had that.
Today I took a day off and stayed home to make a 4 day weekend. It's been a great catchup from being gone so much and so busy. My house is looking liveable again. I cleaned my bedroom today. It was looking like a teenager's bedroom it was so cluttered!
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day and while I salute everyone who sacrifices so that I may enjoy my freedoms, I'll enjoy the freedom of scrappin' all day long!
I hope you have a good day, what ever freedom you decide to exercise. But make sure to thank a vet!
:J
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Truly Momentous, Ordinary Day
The magnitude of this election finally sunk in today. I've watched it coming through my children's eyes. Eyes that didn't ever see the color I once saw. Eyes that accept everyone for what they are.
It is momentous when you see it in people who have worked long and hard for this day. People who have dreamed about it and are no longer here to share it. We have gotten to experience something no one before us or after us ever will.
Wars come and go, inventions change lives temporarily when looking at the big picture. We all live through great things. But I think this is bigger, much bigger. We have experienced world change.
And while I spent this day doing ordinary things, cleaning house, grocery shopping, doing laundry and cooking dinner, it is a far,far cry from ordinary.
It is momentous when you see it in people who have worked long and hard for this day. People who have dreamed about it and are no longer here to share it. We have gotten to experience something no one before us or after us ever will.
Wars come and go, inventions change lives temporarily when looking at the big picture. We all live through great things. But I think this is bigger, much bigger. We have experienced world change.
And while I spent this day doing ordinary things, cleaning house, grocery shopping, doing laundry and cooking dinner, it is a far,far cry from ordinary.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Voting, Travel and Life goes on.........
Yep! I voted! I was at the poll at 6:30 a.m. so I could get ahead of the line. I voted 41st in my precinct. I waited a half hour for the poll to open but I voted and was out in 10 minutes. I hope you voted. If you didn't, don't say anything about America and what happens next.
We also voted for Superintendent, Some school board and Sherriff. I think I got those all right also. So there were 40 people ahead of me and about 100 in line behind me. Usually there's nobody. I always vote before I go to work. Never a crowd til today. If only every election were this way.
I had quite a wild adventure this past weekend. As you know, after my meetings I was going to get up with my friends, and stay with Kip. Kip was going to come pick me up when she got off work, but I got bored and jumped on the beach trolley to ride almost all the way to her house. Close to 30 miles I think.
My rationalle was this. All day bus pass $4. Two hours to kill. How better to see the local flavor. I'm so glad I did it! The busses weren't big, trolley size, so I felt safe. It was interesting to see the people riding. I talked to two retired girls on vacation from Minnesota and Michigan. I met some firefighters from Maryland there on for a convention. I watched a guy hit on the two retired girls. He wasn't playing with all his marbles. I also saw people coming and going, to and from work. The ones coming from work looked tired, and they were quiet. The ones going to work were louder and animated. All and all it was a good experience, I really enjoyed it!
Kip did pick me up about 5 minutes from her house. She was amazed I just hopped on the bus and came over. For $4!!!!
I finally got to meet Barb, Kip's college roomie. She is such a sweetheart. A truly beautiful soul with a great husband, son and DIL. They made me feel so welcome in their home and fed me so well. We had Black bean soup, cuban sandwiches and Sangria. That was some kick butt Sangria and there was a point were Kip and I pondered who would drive home. But a walk around Barb's neighborhood looking at the thousands of TorTers did us both well. What fun! St. Pete people are so nice!!!
Tomorrow my box full of goodies should arrive, everything I bought while shopping. We went to the Morning Market. I wish I could have brought the whole market home with me. What a fantastic place. So many cool things for sale, great smells, fresh food, and fantastic crafts. I would love to shop there every saturday morning!
After the market it was off to Ruban Rouge's yard sale. Such bargains! I'll have to get a picture tomorrow when it all comes. All of it fit in my new basket from Ghana that I bought at the market.
The best thing at the yard sale was all the friends I got to see. Jules, Linda, MarMar, and Val. I got to finally meet Debi from the Hilltop board, with her hubby Zutterman!!! Teri called me, but couldn't come play since she is hitting the books hard. I understand, and I'm going to see that girl walk across the stage with her diploma! I'm so inspired by her!
I loved catching up on all the gossip and goings on that I miss not being able to go to crops. I missed seeing a few other friends too. Someday I'll see them all again together, hopefully at WR.
My flights home were uneventful really. It was great to be home in two one hour segments instead of the 8 it took to drive down there. I played with my iPod and in no time I was home.
Yesterday brought back to work, with 4 inches of paperwork waiting for me. Life goes on. I spent most of the past two days catching up on that. I've also planned a celebration for passing our audit and half planned our Winter Wellness (pc for Christmas party) activity.
Tonite I went to the LSS to meet up with some friends for shopping and chat. Like I needed to shop! But it was fun seeing the girls again and to make sure the LSS was still standing.
Tomorrow is another day, I hope it's just as fun!
:J
We also voted for Superintendent, Some school board and Sherriff. I think I got those all right also. So there were 40 people ahead of me and about 100 in line behind me. Usually there's nobody. I always vote before I go to work. Never a crowd til today. If only every election were this way.
I had quite a wild adventure this past weekend. As you know, after my meetings I was going to get up with my friends, and stay with Kip. Kip was going to come pick me up when she got off work, but I got bored and jumped on the beach trolley to ride almost all the way to her house. Close to 30 miles I think.
My rationalle was this. All day bus pass $4. Two hours to kill. How better to see the local flavor. I'm so glad I did it! The busses weren't big, trolley size, so I felt safe. It was interesting to see the people riding. I talked to two retired girls on vacation from Minnesota and Michigan. I met some firefighters from Maryland there on for a convention. I watched a guy hit on the two retired girls. He wasn't playing with all his marbles. I also saw people coming and going, to and from work. The ones coming from work looked tired, and they were quiet. The ones going to work were louder and animated. All and all it was a good experience, I really enjoyed it!
Kip did pick me up about 5 minutes from her house. She was amazed I just hopped on the bus and came over. For $4!!!!
I finally got to meet Barb, Kip's college roomie. She is such a sweetheart. A truly beautiful soul with a great husband, son and DIL. They made me feel so welcome in their home and fed me so well. We had Black bean soup, cuban sandwiches and Sangria. That was some kick butt Sangria and there was a point were Kip and I pondered who would drive home. But a walk around Barb's neighborhood looking at the thousands of TorTers did us both well. What fun! St. Pete people are so nice!!!
Tomorrow my box full of goodies should arrive, everything I bought while shopping. We went to the Morning Market. I wish I could have brought the whole market home with me. What a fantastic place. So many cool things for sale, great smells, fresh food, and fantastic crafts. I would love to shop there every saturday morning!
After the market it was off to Ruban Rouge's yard sale. Such bargains! I'll have to get a picture tomorrow when it all comes. All of it fit in my new basket from Ghana that I bought at the market.
The best thing at the yard sale was all the friends I got to see. Jules, Linda, MarMar, and Val. I got to finally meet Debi from the Hilltop board, with her hubby Zutterman!!! Teri called me, but couldn't come play since she is hitting the books hard. I understand, and I'm going to see that girl walk across the stage with her diploma! I'm so inspired by her!
I loved catching up on all the gossip and goings on that I miss not being able to go to crops. I missed seeing a few other friends too. Someday I'll see them all again together, hopefully at WR.
My flights home were uneventful really. It was great to be home in two one hour segments instead of the 8 it took to drive down there. I played with my iPod and in no time I was home.
Yesterday brought back to work, with 4 inches of paperwork waiting for me. Life goes on. I spent most of the past two days catching up on that. I've also planned a celebration for passing our audit and half planned our Winter Wellness (pc for Christmas party) activity.
Tonite I went to the LSS to meet up with some friends for shopping and chat. Like I needed to shop! But it was fun seeing the girls again and to make sure the LSS was still standing.
Tomorrow is another day, I hope it's just as fun!
:J
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