Thursday, May 20, 2010

TYVM......and God Bless Ya

 B Witch Beside Me: Thank you for all your snide comments. I just want to thank the lady I sit beside 3 days per week, for all the smart ass comments you make under your breath. Thank you for making everything your business, Its wonderful to hear everyones misfortunes that you find newsworthy. I am so relieved that your life is without blemish.
The orthodontist. Thanks for making me almost choke to death today when you told me my down payment. I know you are not charging too much for your services.
Hubby: Thanks for trying to be an ass for fixing my air conditioner in my car yesterday. I know it just about killed you to ROLL off the couch yesterday to fix that for your family, I appreciate all you do for us. In advance, thanks for mowing the yard. I know that's next on your list today, after you lay on your.... all day.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Randomly Random Randomness


1. What is one really fast, know-by-heart "go-to" meal to fix in a pinch? Chicken Casserole, Mac & Cheese & Mashed potatoes ( sometimes instant) OMG I can't believe I admitted that!!
2. What is one item you won't leave home without. (Purse and license do not count.) Cell Phone and a diet drink complete with straw
3. Where is one place you never tire of visiting? Southern California ( my mom lives there) and my aunts house.any one of them and I have several.
4. Share one factoid of your family's history. My great aunt was one of the first, if not the first, women to finish seminary college. My family also lost land when TVA came to TN. during the Great Depression.
5. Complete this sentence: "Once upon a time I was young and care free and then I grew up and wished that I could recapture those feelings.
6. If you could win a one year's supply of anything, what would it be? FOOD, I always worry about not having enough food for my family. I freak out if we get low on groceries, I don't know where I get this from.
7. "One quirky thing you may not know about me is I do not like being touched unless I initiate it. I am BIG on personal space
8. You have one dollar in your pocket. What will you buy? A sweet tea from McDonald's
9. "One thing that always makes me laugh is Ron White and any of my friends on any given day. They do mix it up on occasion.
10. What is one thing you could do today to help yourself reach a personal goal? Be nice to the SRO @ my school. He is a jackass and I make myself be nice to him.
11. What is one thing you could do today to bless someone else? Say kind words and smile to everyone I meet.

12. What is one thing you're looking forward to soon the end of the school year of course. But really being off so I can FINALLY get my HUGE pile of laundry done. I also am looking forward to going on my first ghost hunting meeting.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

What Does This Mean????

I get a daily horoscope by text message and the other day this was it:
"Hold on to the new intellectual connections you're making--these are valuable"

This has thrown me for a loop! I am looking for these connections everywhere! When I meet someone I am thinking "Is this the intellectual I am looking for?" I wait for something profound and then I realize that the person is dumber than damn it.

Where have all the intellectuals gone??

Friday, May 14, 2010

My 2 Favorite Things For Friday!

I really love both of these things, so I have decided to do both!!







And...here we go!

1. I just had a handful of sunchips. They were yummy.

2. It is what it is. I love to say that!!!

3. The third sentence on the 7th page of the book I'm reading:
"In a few days Mr Bingley returned Mr. Bennett's visit, and sat about ten minutes with him in his library." Pride and Prejudice" Jane Austen

4. Going out to eat and having an adult beverage tickles my fancy.

5. I was walking in the office and tripped over my purse. This is not unusual.

6. Ron White makes me laugh!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going to Nashville, tomorrow my plans include ballgames and Sunday, I want to get home earlier enough to sit by my pool!

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1. Take your pick...date night, girls night out, or night out alone?
I like to go to the movies alone, but I have to say my favorite thing to do is GIRL'S NITE OUT!!! Those are the best things in the world!!

2. Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Just barely!!! I can do it though!

3. What is your favorite flower and why? I love Birds of Paradise. I saw them the first time I visited California and it was love at first site. All flowers are beautiful, but those are my choice!


4. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself? There are so many deep thoughts and meaningful things that I could write. I has taken me a long time to learn to keep my mouth shut and play dumb!!!

5. If you won the lottery, what is the very first thing you would do?Pay off all my debt and then pack all of our bags and head somewhere tropical or a Disney Cruise!!

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Thank You, Thank You Very Much

1.Thank you to the co-worker who told me to put the flags up when its supposed to rain. Please let me do the thinking. I know you are just trying to be helpful, but please wait until my meds have kicked in. You can apply for my job, if you think you want it.
2. Thank you daughter M!! I went out of my way to keep you off the bus this year. I arrange for transportation for you yesterday and you wouldn't answer my texts, questions or anything. My friend who is doing me a favor anyway calls and wonders where you are. You are riding the bus??!! This is not the first time you have done this sweetie, but I am sure it was your last.
3.Thank you daughter C. You called me such a nice name to your friend in one of your texts on your cell phone that I pay for. It was such a nice way to thank me. It was a pleasure to have you turn in your phone to me. I also have enjoyed listening to you whine as well. You are a credit to the word whiney.
If you have things that you are thankful for this week, just link up to the link below!!

Thank You Very Much

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

I Am Random...At Best..



1. Please share one memory of your high school graduation. Pics would be great!
 I remember my best friend getting a dozen roses from her parents and being amazed that parents did that type of thing for their kids. I just didn't think graduation was THAT big of a deal, but then my parents never bought me flowers for anything.

2. What is one "emergency use" item you keep in your vehicle at all times?   I keep a 5 gallon paint stick (free from Lowe's Home Improvement) to threaten my kids with. I DO NOT spank them with it. After that its pretty much the basics, flashlight, chairs, coolers, feminine products, etc...

3. In your region, do you celebrate graduation open houses? Addendum: (If so,) how many open houses/bridal showers/weddings are on your upcoming events calendar? I don't even know what a graduation open house is...lol. I have no upcoming events...A few baby showers but no weddings as of yet....I don't think any of hubbies relatives are pregnant.....lol

4. Tell me one truth you believe about motherhood.
You have to make decisions that are best for YOUR family. You will get a lot of advice (good or bad). You have to stand up for your family and the decisions you all make. If someone disagrees with it...It's none of their business anyway!

5. What was the last thing you broke? A very pretty Tuscan olive jar at my Mom's house. I always break something there..It's a standing joke.

6. On average, how many pieces of junk mail do you receive daily? 2-3 I think, I just trash it!!

7. Do you like to shop by catalog? I like to look through catalogs A LOT, but I always order online. I always look through every catalog I receive through the mail..

8. Is lawn maintenance at your house a "his job," a "her job" or "his/her job" or "that's why we have teenagers" job? It's my job. I love working in the yard. I love to mow. Its very relaxing to me. I get my ipod out and mow til dark, if my family will let me.

9. Which room would you like to redecorate in your home? My kitchen. We upgraded the house a while ago but we didn't touch the kitchen. It's next. I would like new appliances and new cabinet drawer pulls.

10. Do you read a newspaper regularly, or do you read most of your news on line? I read the newspaper at work, during the summer while I am off I don't look at the news at all. TV maybe

11. Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Ultimately yes. Somethings we have to look back on, and then the realization hits. Choices always have consequences, whether good or bad.

12. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things? I want to do the right thing right, but sometimes I do the wrong thing right. I don't know... I am confusing myself now.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Thanks For Thinking of Me...

Mary at Life in a Small Town & Miss Teacher gave me an award! Here it is:



Thank you so much! It came with conditions, though:
Accept and thank the person who gave it to you! List 10 things about yourself List 5 additional things you DON'T like Then pick ten people to give this lovely award to!

So, here it goes:
About Me:
1. I have been married to my first husband for 16 years.
2. We have 3 awesome kids.
3. I have a chiweenie named Trixie, whom I absolutely adore!!
4.I feel that I have the bestestes friends in the whole world.
5.I love the sunshine, it makes you feel good inside & out!
6. I have 1 sister. I am the elder.
7.I love to read.
8.I am addicted to Diet Cokes.
9.I secretly love gas station hot dogs!! I know its yucky....
10.I laugh at inappropriate things.
Dislikes:
1. I cannot seem to find the willpower to lose weight.
2.I hate hate hate to clean house.
3.Whiny kids annoy me to no end.
4.I worry too much.
5.I don't pray as often as I should.

Now for the 10 friends whose turn it is to take the award:
It's really hard to decide who to give it to, especially since I don't know if the 10 I pick will be interested in doing this. So, I'm going to take a chance and extend the invitation to some of my followers and some I follow:

Hodge Family's Hodgepodge
Ramblings Of A Working Mom
Bray Bunch
The Ramblings Of A Mama......
southern-belle-simple
Miss Teacher
Lady Hill
Mary
AeroCamp
Mrs. Wright

Friday, May 7, 2010

Friday Fill-ins......







1. Salsa and chips go very well with cold margaritas.


2. Toilet paper, ketchup and you've even got mustard.

3. By the time I get home I will be worn smack out!! I have not been

4. Going by myself and just looking the products is what I look forward to most when grocery shopping.

5. And I was dreaming, when I thought my husband would actually do something around the house!!!!!

6. Good friends, love and laughter...is there anything else better?!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to it just being a low key Friday night, tomorrow my plans include a baby shower for great friend and basketball games and Sunday, I want to have a blast at a WMBA game in Cookeville!

My Friday Faves.....


I have to say I have had a pretty good week. These events are not in any order, just by randomness.
1.On Saturday, M. had a ballgame. There was a technical called on the other team, so her coach picked her to shoot the foul shots. She made one & missed one but it was a big confidence boost for her and a proud mommy moment.
2. We have had the most glorious weather in our part of the state. Other parts had very severe flooding, but East TN. was spared. We had a few storms but nothing in comparison to Nashvile.
3. I had a nice Cinco de Mayo dinner out with friends. I enjoyed a girls nite out and had a blast. It was a good stress reducer.
4. I am thankful that school is almost out for the summer. I can hardly wait to spend a few months out by the pool spending time with family and friends.
5. I have FINALLY put some issues behind me and I have to say I feel refreshed and cleansed. It's amazing how bad baggage can really consume you. It feels go to let it go, and REALLY let it go. Free at last, God almighty I am free at last!!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

A Lot Of Stuff Going On... Some Good Some Bad

Where to start.......Had a good weekend. M did well in her tourney. Weather was crappy, Monday was CRAZY busy. Tuesday & Wednesday went by really fast.
I have missed doing my blog. I didn't realize how much until I haven't had time to write it.
As I have said my sister and I have had our share of problems recently. I am not sure really what started it, but she called me a bitch on my friends facebook wall. Facebook is what it is....but you don't do that crap.Well, on Tuesday night she leaves another shitty message on my wall. She left a really smart ass comment about my blog. That sends me in a tizzy. I am pissed as hell. I have ignored her and ignored her but I am too old to put up with this shit any longer. I blocked her from Twitter & Facebook. Then damned if I don't log into my blog, and she is following me so I blocked her here too.
So here is my message to you dear sister, if you are reading this:
Leave me and my family alone. Keep your comments to yourself and shut up! You have told things in the past, way in the past, that has damaged my marriage and still does. I forgave you for that. That was before and this is now. I am done with you. DONE.