July 23rd--Friday Fives

July 23rd- Five things that are on MY wish list

(in no particular order).

My home computer does not have Microsoft Word or any of those programs on it, so this has been on my list for a while.  I can work around it, but sometimes, I would like to just be able to open and save my stuff without special efforts.

This will likely not happen anytime soon...but it is a wish.  Sigh.

A truly dedicated, organized scrapbook room.  I do have a room that I can (and do) scrapbook in...but it is my home office, which means I don't necessarily have to put my in progress scrapbook projects away (like I used to when I used to kitchen table)...I can' leave it out indefinitely, either.  And besides, all those drawers and shelves and nooks and crannies are just too cool.

A year's supply of food storage.  Not even necessarily all nice and neat like this...but tucked away throughout my house would be one step from where I am now.

In my backyard, please.  Not Really.I don't want need to be rich...but having enough money to pay our bills and afford the things we want and need when we want and need them would be oh so nice.

One more for good measure....I would like to go inside the Temple..a Temple, any Temple of my church, as an adult, to receive the blessings that come from that.  This is the most do-able of my wish list...and I have set this as a goal to have happen by Christmas. 

I attended a workshop a few several years ago about time management, goal setting, etc.  One of the discussions was about  W.I.S.H. lists.

What I'll Someday Have

In this context, it makes keeping a WISH list a reality.  Because if you have something on your list that realistically can't or won't happen, then it is a DREAM. (Far be it from me to say that Dreams don't come true, but it is more rare than a WISH coming true.)

Favorite Things Project

Forrest Gump: Momma always says there's an awful lot you could tell about a person by their shoes. Where they're going. Where they've been. I've worn lots of shoes. I bet if I think about it real hard I could remember my first pair of shoes.

Favourite Shoes I own

I have worn each of these in the past....not as much anymore, but not because I don't like them.  The boots hurt my feet.  The white ones are not as comfortable or flattering as I thought when I bought them. 

These I have worn alot.. or anticipate that I will. The one in the middle is new...just bought this week, so only worn once.  The leather ones on the left are actually glued together...the sole separated from the bottom....and the ones on the right--notice the heel insert.  Need I say more?

These are practically an appendage--I have many many pairs of flip flops.  My favorite shoe, all year long.  This just happens to be the pair that is out.

And these are my new favorite work shoes by far.  Also just purchased this week, but already worn 3 times.  I love love love them.  They were pricey...but they came with a one year warranty...WOW!

What I hope my shoes say about me is that I am all about comfort. I look for shoes that come off easily, and provide a soft place to stand. 

So, what do your shoes say about you?

Weekend Winddown # 15

What's your favorite clothing combo during the Summer??...Skirts & Heels, Shorts & Tennis Shoes, or a Sundress and Flip Flops?

Actually, none of the above....I wear flip flops pretty much all year long when I *HAVE* to wear shoes (except to work and church on Sunday)...and in the summer..the cooler the better.  So at home and when off work, I wear shorts and flip flops (and of course a shirt..  :-)

 

How bout you???

Monday Minute...7/19/10

What's your real name?

Michelle



Have you ever fabricated a story or anything on your blog?

Nope.  Everything you see and read is real.  Some details might be omitted to conserve time and space and my sanity, but what you do see really happened.



When in the car do you listen to the radio/CDs/iPod/etc?

When it's just me or me and anyone other than my husband, the radio is ALWAYS on.  When my husband is in the car, the radio is seldom on (although I do think he listens to it when he is alone).

Describe the 'sexiest' item of clothing that you own

I personally don't think I own anything sexy....my husband likely disagrees...he tells me he likes when I wear shorts.   (I do have some nighties that would be considered sexy.) 





Would you be willing to breastfeed your friend's three year old child?

um...NO.  Not any friend's 3 year old...and not my own...too many teeth and the ability to walk precludes the necessity to nurse...sorry.

Getting to Know ME 7/18/10

1. If you had to choose a country to live in besides USA (or the country you live in), which would it be?

oooooohhhhhhhhh...I don't know....I've only ever lived in one other country (lived in different parts on two different occasions) but I was a child and it was on  a military base....don't know enough about other countries to decide to live in one...



2. Which would be worse, wearing flip flops in the snow or wearing gloves in the summer?

gloves in the summer for sure.....I wear flip flops all year long anyway (I'm not generally outside in them in the winter for very long either)

3. Fried or Bake and why?

loved fried anything...but would probably choose baked simply for health reasons

4. If you were an entertainment reporter, which celeb would you love to interview and why?

wow...don't know....maybe Martina McBride...her music tends to have meaning that hits me right in my heart

5. What was your favorite book as a preteen/teenager?

I read Nancy Drew for awhile, then started reading my mom's romance magazines as a preteen

6. List your top 3 guilty pleasure television shows.

don't have too many of those...don't watch too much tv anymore...I like most anything that is medical or legal in nature

7. What bumper sticker slogan best describes you/your attitude/your life?

I have two..."One day may I laugh as deeply as I cry" and "If He brings you to it, He will get you through it"

8. If you were to join a circus - what performer would you be?

set up crew..no performing for me

Fill in the blank Friday from

1. A very nostalgic place that reminds me of being a kid is the playground.  I remember spending many a summer day outside swinging, sliding, and running around. 







2. If someone really wants to show me how much they love me, just use touch and affirmation.  My brief intro into Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages has made me aware of this.  (I do have his book...but have not read it yet.)  I like to hear that the things I do, make, attempt, etc are appreciated and I like to touch and be touched; not necessarily for intimacy, but simple touch helps me feel connected.





3. Lately I've been wondering a lot about my life....if the things I do make a difference.  I have a lot of "helps" I collect...articles, blogs, projects....that I never seem to get to.  My project list is longer than my shopping list.









4. When it comes to saving money I am seriously on the wrong side of that.  Saving is hard...right now, living is hard.  All of our money goes to bills...there is no money to save.  Even when I try, there is some need that comes up that requires immediate resolution.  One day....





5. I'd prefer making moments that count over sleep any day! I am very sleep deprived because there is always something I am doing with or for my children, my husband, my friends and yes, myself.  The fact that I work kinda gets in the way of the other things I like to do...so I stay up late.  Alot.





6. I wish I knew how to make everyone happy.  An impossible task, but it is my wish.  And I do try.





7. I'm just waiting for my husband to tell me he is ready to watch our recorded shows on the DVR and the movie I rented for us last night.  We saw the preview for When In Rome when we went to see New Moon back in November....and I finally saw it at Blockbuster last night.  Next is Remember Me but it's not due out till September.

Weekend Winddown...

On a hot day, do you prefer the ocean, the lake, or the pool?

A pool by far....especially one like this..:-)

But having this in our backyard this year has been beyond GREAT!!

And I do like the beach...

but have  not yet been to one that I am comfortable swimming in.  I only swim in water I can see the bottom of....and while Texas coast beaches are pretty awesome...the water, not so much!

Where do you like to swim????

52 Weeks of favorite things....

What are your favourite thing(s) to drink?

Dr. Pepper...an addiction I really really really need to break...especially if I want to continue down the path to a smaller me.  But it is so very very very hard!

got this when i searched for images of "doctor pepper"....hehehe

 

Milk, strawberry or chocolate.  I only use white milk in my cereal.  And chocolate only when strawberry is not available.

Juice---orange and sweetened.  Apple is second, also sweetened.

Water....I do like water, especially in the summer when I am hot...but have a hard time making myself drink it. 

July 16 Friday Five

Five things you do to relax, destress,contain your composure or that you just enjoy doing for yourself!

1.  Scrapbook

I don't get (or make) the time to do this nearly as much as I used to...or as much as I need to.  But it still tops the list of de-stressors,

2.  Sleep

Need I say more???

3.  Blog hop/link/etc

This is a recent addiction, but I like it!

4.  Write poems

A little known fact (but probably not for long, huh?)...I write mostly when I am stressed or upset or otherwise need to express emotion that I have a hard time doing vocally.  I have written poems upon request for friends, as well.

5.  Crochet

This is also recently renewed pastime.  Since Feb of this year, I have made this blanket as a baby gift for a friend at church, a hat for a friend at church, a snuggie for my son, a snuggie for a friend at church for her husband, and am currently making squares to make a blanket for my husband.  I also just bought yarn to make awareness ribbons...Crochet is so portable and easy and for the most part mindless (except when I need to count...that requires some concentration!)

Kraig was given a folder at the beginning of the year...a communication folder.  It was yellow...of course (not sure how much of that was coincidence or if his teacher remembered that his favorite color is yellow.  Mrs. Bruce was the assistant in his class last year.)

Communication Book cover

Communication Book weekly sheet front...this was changed each week.

Communication Book weekly sheet back...

Calendar in the back of the communication folder..

Field Day:

Weekend Winddown from....

During a HEAT wave (like this past week), how are you keeping COOL??





Stay inside as much as possible with the AC and fans going;

 

....maybe get in the pool (this is by far my children's choice);

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eat ice cream;

 

Getting to Know ME--7/11/10 Edition, brought to you by

1. What is YOUR definition of sexy?

confidence and positive self worth but not conceitedness





2. Would you rather clean up puke or change a poopy diaper?

poopy diaper....puke makes me ...well, puke--I've always had gag issues with seeing anything come out of another person's mouth; even baby drool causes this response.



3. Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

used to be very very introverted, still have introvert tendencies, and while I still don't consider myself an extrovert, I do like to think I am friendly



4. If you had to give up one of your 5 senses for a year..which one would you give up?

hmmmm...that's hard...prob taste or smell (because I'd still be nourished, even if I don't know what I'm eating); but if I had to choose a "major" sense....I would choose hearing; just because as much as I would hate to not hear my husband or my children's voices (or listen to my music), I could at least still see their beautiful faces and read their lips. 



5. Cake or Pie?

pie...my mom's pecan pie to be specific (which I only get twice a year, at Thanksgiving and Christmas)



6. If you could play any character on TV (old or current) who would you play?

don't really have an answer....I have never aspired to act (prob due to my introvertive tendencies)



7. My favorite website is.....?

facebook, lds.org, my blog (but only as a means to the many blogs I follow)



8. The highlight of my day is....?

coming home, taking off my shoes, seeing my children and spending time with my hubby and family--after all that, I really do like my sleep

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: How Do I Love Thee?

52 weeks of My Favorite Things:

This weeks theme is: Mode of Communication

Fill in the Blank Friday...from

the Little Things We Do





1. My favorite thing about this week has been that it was a short work week (July 4th holiday recognized on Mon).



2. The weather this week has been HOT! HOT! HOT!  Miserably, feel-like-a-piece-of-tape HOT.  It's been kind of stressful too...but nothing I care to publicize. 

3. The last (interesting) item I received in the mail was a hardback copy of Stephenie Meyer's novella, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner !!!  Didn't even know it was coming, and frankly don't remember my mom telling me she ordered it (she belongs to a book club that she gets books from for discounts and such).

4. The last movie I saw was Eclipse, (of course)!

5. If I could be doing anything I felt like today I would....hmmmm, that's a long list: scrapbook, catch up reading my too long blog list, read my book mentioned in #3 above, crochet, soak in a hot tub, go swimming, journal, scan scrapbook pages, catch with a friend who is passing through town, write letters to friends...yeah, all of that and probably much more that I am not even thinking of.

6. As a teenager I was shy, awkward, and not especially popular.

7. I wish I could trade lives for the day with noone.  As much as I sometimes wish my life were different, I wouldn't want to trade it with anyone...I love  my husband, my children, my job, my church family....don't always love my circumstances or challenges...but without them, I wouldn't be me.