Rock N Roll Friday

it's close enough to Friday to go ahead and post....lol

Talking Heads.

1. Psycho Killer “I can’t seem to face up to the facts, I’m tense and nervous and I can’t relax. I can’t sleep cuz my bed’s on fire. Don’t touch me I’m a real live wire…”

What has kept you from a restful night’s sleep recently?

I actually sleep pretty well...I just don't get enough of it...too many things to do

2. Life During Wartime “This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco…this ain’t no foolin around. No time for dancing or lovey dovey. I ain’t got time for that now…”

Where was the last nightclub or disco you went to?

oh my gosh...that was years and years and years ago...so  long ago I don't even remember the name of the place....it was before I was married even (and for those of you that know me, that means yes, I was underage at the time)

3. Take Me To The River “Take me to the river. Dip me in the ocean. Take me to the river washing me down…”

When was the last time you took a dip in the water?

other than bathing....last summer i would suppose

4. Found A Job “Their show gets high ratings, they think they have a hit. There might be a spin off, but they’re not sure ‘bout that”

What is your favorite TV spin off show of all time?

not sure it's considered a spin-off, but i'm liking the new Hawaii 5-O

5. Once In A Lifetime “And you may ask yourself How do I work this? And you may ask yourself Where is that large automobile? And you may tell yourself This is not my beautiful house! And you may tell yourself This is not my beautiful wife!”

Are you happy with your choices of car, house and spouse/no spouse?

car--yes; house--yes; no spouse--can't say that I would have chosen to not be with my spouse, but am I happy....once I got past the hurt and anger, yes, I am happy. 

6. This Must Be The Place “Out of all those kinds of people, you got a face with a view. I’m just an animal looking for a home, share the same space for a minute or two…”

Who has a face with a view?

my son(s)..maybe it's just because I'm their mom, but they can't keep what they are thinking or feeling from showing in their face....they try, but they fail

7. Girlfriend Is Better “I got a girlfriend that’s better than this, and you don’t remember at all. As we get older and stop making sense, You won’t find her waiting long…”

What is the shortest date or relationship you have ever had?

I don't anything short term....so probably 6 months, I think...it was in high school

8. Swamp “Everyone wants to explode. And when your hands get dirty, nobody knows you at all. Don’t have a window to slip out of . Lights on, nobody home”

Where was the last homeless person you saw and what was he/she doing?

trying to remember...don't see them too much in the parts of town I travel....where I usually see them in at the underpass to get on the highway going home, holding signs for money

9. Road To Nowhere “We’re on the road to paradise. Here we go. We’re on a road to nowhere, come on inside. Takin that ride to nowhere, we’ll take that ride”

When was the last time you took a day trip or a road trip?

it's been a while...October, I guess....traveled to Illinois for a family reunion

10. And She Was "The word was movin and she was right there with it and she was”

Are you keeping up with the world? What piece of modern technology do you still need to own/use?

I keep up with what's available fairly well...but I don't feel the need to own or use everything that's out there; one item on my wish list for next year's tax return is a Mac computer.  I'd also like to get a new camera; I love my current camera, but I'd like to get one with more zoom and video functions

11. Wild Wild Life Sleepin on the interstate oh oh oh…getting wild wild life. Checkin in and checkin out oh oh oh, I got a wild wild life”

When was the last time you stayed at a motel/hotel and what town were you in?

this past New Year's Eve ...stayed in Memphis...it was my (now soon to be ex) husband's Christmas present

12. Nothing But Flowers “Once there were parking lots, now it’s a peaceful oasis, you got it you got it. Once it was a pizza Hut, now it’s all covered with daisies. I miss the honky tonks, Dairy Queens and 7-11 s…”

What would you miss if nature grew back over malls and concrete?

not much....I don't freqent malls much...and I love being outside in the breeze with the grass and trees and all things nature

13. Building On Fire “When my love stands next to your love, I can’t define love, when it’s not love…”

Define love.

love is:

patient, kind, compassionate, caring, respectful, adoring, understanding, honest, loyal, dependable, faithful, giving, accepting, unconditional, appreciative, feeling safe and secure, being natural, devoted, ....

when these characteristics exist in romantic love, it can be beautiful when you have it...but I'm not sure it truly exists, at least not long term;

when applied to a mother's love for her children...there is no substitute, no comparison.  Others can say they love someone else's children, but noone can be *all* of these things except to their own.

Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop

The Prompts:

1.) Write about a time a friend left you speechless.

2.) What would it take for you to pick up and move?

3.) A memorable neighbor.

4.) Write a poem about that time you were left behind.

5.) A song with significance.

I love music and have it almost always on...in my office, at home, in the car.  I am seldom not listening to the radio or my itunes or pandora.  I have many favorite songs and can usually find one or more that relates to current life experiences. 

I am going to share more than one....hope you don't mind.
This is the progression of my thoughts over the last couple of months.  I've gotten past the hurt and anger (for the most part...it still hits me on occasion), but I've moved on  to acceptance and indifference and am just ready to begin the next phase.

30 Days of ME--Day 1

-Day 01-

A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

(whether these are interesting or not is up to you to determine)

1--I have 4 children, one of whom is an angel and is waiting for me in Heaven

2--I write poems

3--I scrapbook and make homemade cards and other paper crafts

4--I crochet and want to learn to knit

5--I love to read and also do family history work

6--I collect pens, shoes, and bags

7--I lived in West Berlin, before the wall came down

8--I work in Health Information Management and I love my profession

9--I am the secretary in the women's organization at church and I love my calling

10--I have lost 22 pounds in the last 4.5 months

11--I am a planner and love to organize

12--I am a weekly blogger at Latter Day Woman Magazine

13--I have recently become a single mom

(not official until at least May 23, but quite likely longer....a leader at a workshop I attended the other night said it is rare for TN divorces to be final in less than 6 months...so not encouraged by that...I really REALLY  REALLY want this to be final before June 15)

14--I have seen both coasts of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico

15--I had the chicken pox twice as a child

A Wee Bit Wednesday

{one} what color is your kitchen?

just an off white color....nothing exciting

{two} do you have a good luck charm?

nope.

{three} do you prefer to write with a pen or pencil?

pen most of the time, gel preferably (I use pencils when doing crosswords or sudoko or writing a poem...when I kept a checkbook, I used pencil)

{four} can you use chopsticks?

haven't ever tried, but I'm guessing it would be a challenge

{five} do you prefer baths or showers?

showers, absolutely, unless it's a hot tub or something...bathtubs aren't deep enough to hold enough water

{six} what is your favorite salad dressing?

ranch, always...and not just for salad

{seven} can you sing the alphabet backwards?

not without thinking about it as I went… but i've not ever tried!

{eight} do you have any allergies?

wool and bees, both when I was younger, so not sure if I've outgrown them

{nine} crunchy or creamy peanut butter?

creamy, preferably honey roasted....YUM

{ten} have you ever hitch hiked?

um...no..I'll walk, thanks

 

Sara Evans - A Little Bit Stronger

The Queen's Meme

The Green Meme

How green are you?

1. Do you recycle?

paper and magazine, sometimes cans if I think about it

2. Have you ever hung clothes on a line instead of using the clothes dryer?

oh yes...love clothes hung outside to dry...as long as enough fabric softener is used

3. Do you walk or bike to work to save energy?

i drive...but I would so bike if I could

 

4. Do you use a water filter for your tap water or do you buy bottled water?

no filter, and not many bottles (and I reuse those when I do buy them)

 

5. How many trees do you kill each year buying new books?

usually....not to many; but last year and the first part of this year, I bought quite a few books....but am trying now to download them electronically when I can

6. Have you ever considered recycling your cellphone?

yes..but haven't had opportunity yet

7. All you need are a few simple non-toxic ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap to clean your home. Are you willing to throw away the bottled chemicals?

possibly

Top 2 Tuesday

Top 2 Things you've learned about relationships

1--I am working on this one, but am learning how to set boundaries and have healthy relationships (and not just romantic)

2--that even long term relationships sometimes end, even if you don't anticipate it

HOO Are YOU??

  1. Do you pay your bills online or through snail mail?
either online or by phone...I don't snail mail much of anything anymore

2. How many email accounts do you have?
um....a few, but I only use 3 (2 home and 1 work)

3. Do you use XM/Sirius, radio, ipod, CD, or etc.. in your vehicle?
just the radio (at work I listen to either the radio or itunes on my ipad; at home I listen to pandora)


4. What shows are sparking your interest on TV right now?
still catching up on the DVR...


5. Name 3 things that you think of when you hear the word "GREEN"!
grass, money, broccoli


 

Meet Me On Monday

1. What is your favorite way to eat potatoes?

I eat potatoes pretty much anyway they can be cooked....tator tots are probably my fave tho

2. What was the last package that was delivered to your house?

not sure...something for my mom...looked like a book box maybe..I wasn't home, so I don't know

3. What is your favorite scent that you love to smell?

vanilla...but i just ordered a scentsy warmer...so might have a new favorite soon.. :)

4. Do you smoke?

I do not..and have not ever

5. Are your parents married or divorced?

they are married...will be 39 years this year



FMM

What do you do to entertain yourself when you have free time?

I don't get much free time...(hence the reason I seldom go to bed before midnight), but my hobbies include:

 

~scrapbooking and cardmaking~

 

~crocheting~

~reading~

~journaling~

~blogging~

~organizing~

~learning about various topics that come up in my life~

~scripture study~

~talking to friends and family~

~meeting people and joining online message boards and groups~

 

*I want to learn to knit and quilt and play the piano and lead music....(I have a long bucket list)

 

All About Me

1. Who do you think is cleaner... men or women?

i don't know that I believe it's necessarily gender specific, but of the men I know, few are cleaner than women

2. Name three things you would do if you were a man for one day.

have absolutely desire to be a man...ever

3. What is the oldest item you have in your closet?

hmmmm....not sure....probably my letter jacket from high school

4. Have you ever had a surprise party thrown for you? Or have you had one for someone else?

both actually...had a surprise baby shower given when I was pregnant with my daughter; and one year my (then) husband and I helped my dad plan a surprise anniversary dinner for my mom;  I also helped plan a surprise bday party for my boss several years ago

5. What part of your body do you neglect the most?

used to be my feet...but I'm getting better at that...had two pedicures in the last two weeks.  (won't be able to continue that frequency, but it sure was nice)

6. Is your second toe longer than your big toe?

yes it is, a little

7. Do you use shaving cream when you shave?

I do not...i don't use anything when I shave...I shave every day in the shower, so no need.

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing

 The Burnt Toast Meme

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?

ugh

2. How much cash do you have on you?

actually on me...none; in my wallet, about 20 bucks

3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?

poor

4. Favorite planet?

Earth, of course

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?

home

6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?

don't have a favorite, and it's usually on silent anyway...so it just beeps and vibrates

7. What shirt are you wearing?

a white t-shirt

8. Do you label yourself?

um...no? 

9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?

I don't wear shoes when I'm home..

10. Bright or Dark Room?

depends on where I am and what I'm doing...

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?

since I don't know who took it before me...not a clue

12. What does your watch look like?

gold/silver two tone, strips of two silver rope type strips with a gold in between, separated by gold x's

13. What were you doing at midnight last night?

writing in my journal

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?

"Can I send Steph to get the movie?"

15. Where is your nearest 7-11?

not close...not even sure I know where one is, or if there is one here

16. What's a word that you say a lot?

really?

New Kraigism

FYI:  A "Kraigism" is what we call the things my youngest son says, as evidence of the way his  mind works, expressed in the way he speaks.... 


Kraig:  "I'm gonna sit right here in Christopher's way" (as he sits on the floor next to him at the kitchen table)

Us: "Why?"

Kraig: "Because I can."

Patricks Saturday 6

1. Which condiment do you use most often?

ranch dressing

2. Which kitchen seasoning do you use most often?

garlic pepper salt

3. Take the quiz: What Ice Cream Topping Are You?

You Are Whipped Cream

You are unpretentious and down to earth. You aren't about to apologize for who you are.

You are sweet and angelic. You truly care about others, and that shines through in everything you do.  You are a unifying force. You bring people together and often are the social glue in your group.  You are optimistic and trusting. You give others the benefit of the doubt until they prove you wrong.

(This is actually pretty accurate....especially the last two statements.)

4. What’s the most exotic dessert you’ve ever sampled?

not really into exotic foods....

5. You crave a bowl of vanilla ice cream: what single topping are you most likely to want to add?

cinnamon sugar...

6. You decide to have a healthy cereal for breakfast: which fruit would you most likely use as a topping for that?

strawberries

 

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Medicate

1. Do you take a lot of medication?

depends on what you condsider alot....3 regular prescriptions, 2 "as needed" prescriptions, and a butt load of ibuprofen

2. Name one of your flaws and tell us about it.

i trust too  much....I believe with all I have...and then I get burned beyond repair

3. Have you ever won first place? If yes, tell us about your victory!

not that I recall....but first place doesn't mean that much to me...

4. Who is the last person to make you smile? What was happening?

I'm sure it was my one of my sons...they always make me smile, even when I don't want to or feel like I can...in fact, just a few moments ago, my oldest son made me smile..but it was more of a sinister kind of smile, not a humorous smile...we discovered we share a similar opinion of  someone

5. Describe a time when you should have tried harder.

 a few months ago, my answer would have been I should have tried harder to save my marriage....but what I've come to realize is it was doomed to fail from the beginning....there was and is  nothing I can do to change the outcome, unless, of course, I were to choose to be the victim again...and I don't.  Now...I just need to try harder to distance myself as much as I can from the toxic persons in my life...stop "N-dipping" it is called so I can heal and move on. 

6. What are you best at?

i am very good at putting one foot in front of the other in the midst of challenges and trials...even when all I want to do is crawl under the covers and never come out.

7. If someone was going to make a movie or TV show about your life, who would play you and why?

there would be no movies about me....I would never be ok with that

8. Name 3 things that you think are strange.

things?  or people?...

1. I think it strange that one can spend a lifetime with someone...and not ever really know who they are.

2.  I think it strange that someone can know what another is capable of, and still be willing to risk their heart for them.

3.  I think it strange that certain people just simply don't understand the effect their actions have on others they profess to care about.

9. What is one lesson you have learned in the past 12 months?

just one?....I've learned alot in the past 12 months, most of it not good.  I guess one thing I am learning is that I am stronger than I ever thought I could be. 

Friday Fill Ins

And...here we go!

1. Bring your favorite book, blanket and pillow and curl up!

2. Drinks and snacks are included.

3. I am told this is exactly where I am supposed to be.

4. Well, you see, it's a really long, convuluted story, that most would not, could not understand.

5. I hope this ends soon!

6. But what if 's get you nowhere in life...except down a path of regret and heartache.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to buying groceries (well, not really looking forward to it...but must be done nonetheless), tomorrow my plans include taking my youngest son to Home Depot for the kids workshop, catching up in my journal, blogging, scanning pics and layouts...not sure what else and Sunday, I want to go to church and take a nap!

 

Rock N Roll Friday

David Bowie.

1. Space Oddity “Ground control to Major Tom. Take your protein pill and put your helmet on…”

What vitamin or mineral supplement(s) do you take?

the only time I've ever taken vitamins was when I was pregnant...

2. Changes “And these children that you spit on. As they try to change their worlds, are immune to your consultations. They’re quite aware of what they’re going thru”

What advice or suggestion have you given recently that went unheeded?

i try not to give advice...and if I do, it is up to the person to use it or not

3. Starman “There’s a starman waiting in the sky. He’d like to come and meet us, but he thinks he’d blow our minds…”

Do you believe there is intelligent life on other planets that has been monitoring us on earth?

uh....NO

4. Ziggy Stardust “Ziggy played guitar, jamming good with Weird and Gilly, the Spiders from Mars. He played it left hand, but made it too far. Became the special man, then we were Ziggy’s band”

What is your favorite “fad” singer or band that swooped in with a hit and swooped out 15 minutes of fame?

Chely Wright

5. Heroes “I, I will be King, and you, you will be Queen. Though nothing will drive them away. We can beat them just for one day. We can be heroes just for one day…”

Do you think the Royals should remain in England as sovereign rulers?

can't say that I have an opinion one way or the other....

6. Fame “Fame makes a man take things over. Fame, lets him loose, hard to swallow. Fame puts you where things are hollow…”

For you, what would be the worst part about being famous?

the lack of privacy, feeling like every aspect of my life and m family's was being scrutinized....

7. Ashes to Ashes “I never done good things, I never done bad things, I never did anything out of the blue…”

Name a good thing and a bad thing you did recently.

Good:  not everyone would agree that this is good, but I filed for divorce last week

Bad:  I doze off at my desk at work (because I don't get enough sleep at night) 

8. Fashion “Fashion! Turn to the left! Fashion! Turn to the right! Ooooooh, Fashion! We are the goon squad and we’re coming to town, beep beep!”

What is the last fashionable item you bought?

i've bought some new shirts recently

9. Let’s Dance “Let’s dance to the song they’re playin on the radio…Let’s sway while color lights up your face, let’s sway, sway thru the crowd to an empty space…”

When was the last time you slow-danced with someone and what was the song?

that was probably New Year's Eve 2004...but don't remember the song...don't even remember for sure if we danced, though we were at a dance;  prior to that would have been high school

10. China Girl “I could escape this feeling with my china girl. I feel a wreck without my china girl…”

What is your favorite Chinese dish?

i like most chinese food....pepper steak, beef and broccoli, sweet and sour chicken or pork....

11. Modern Love “Never gonna fall for modern love walks beside m, modern love walks on by. Modern love gets me to the church on time…”

What is different about modern dating /relationships from what you did as a teenager?

honestly, I don't know; haven't dated since I was 19....but I will be finding out in due time.  Off the top of my head, probably the one thing that is very different are the dating and singles sites for meeting people...

12. Cat People “See these eyes so green, I can stare for a thousand years. Colder than the moon…”

What is your least favorite thing about cats?

they are pretty self sufficient, not needy....give 'em food, water, and a place to go potty, and they're good

13. Rebel Rebel “You love bands when they’re playin hard. You want more and you want it fast. They put you down, they say I’m wrong. You tacky thing, you put them on”

What do you like about your wildest friend or acquaintance?

that she doesn't care what other people think...she knows who she is and does what she wants....she's not intimidated by anyone (not that I've seen anyway)

I admire her for it....

 

Fill in the Blank Friday

1. The phrase or punctuation I overuse most is "I know right?" or "Really?".  I use ellipses alot when I text or type...so much so that my daughter once texted me back and asked what all the little dots were for....


2. Today I am thankful for time.  Time to reflect.  Time to refocus.  Time to get things done.  Time to spend with my children.   Time to learn about me and the circumstances of my life.


3. My best friend(s) is(are) Jenn and Holly, with Debra and Colby right up there with 'em. 



4. A quirky thing about me is I carry a purse and a bag to work...I sometimes feel like I'm moving in.  I've been told I should call the bag boy....


5. This weekend I will be buying groceries and taking my youngest son to Home Depot for their monthly kids' workshop.  Beyond that, I'm not real sure.  Might go see The Grace Card and maybe a belated birthday dinner for one of the above mentioned best friends (her birthday was last week, but celebration has been postponed).


6. Something that worries me is ...oh, I have lots of worries.  First and foremost is that something I am in the middle of will be delayed and take much longer than it should.


7. On my night stand you would find my cell phone charger, my alarm clock, my medicine, lotion, foot cream and bandaids.

Five ? Friday

1. Have you ever forgotten your child in a store or at school?

no....although I did forget once that I needed to pick my son up after school...

2. Where did you go on your very first date? (Like...first first, not first with your spouse or current significant other!)

a seafood restaurant and a movie..."Honey I Shrunk the Kids" ....I think...my first date was a llllllloooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg time ago!!!!

3. What's your "silly" fear? (We're not talking water and heights.)

i dont' think it's silly, but I have been made fun of it for years...I am not afraid of heights or water...but I DO NOT LIKE bridges over water.  Seriously. Freaks. Me. Out.

4. Confrontation: do you cause it, deal with is as it comes, or run far far away?

I try very hard not to cause confrontations, but it happens.  As much as I try to avoid it and run away, not always possible.  Preparation is key...I handle it alot better if I know it's coming.

5. Wood floors or carpet?

do I have wood or carpet or do I prefer wood or carpet?

I like carpet...but wood is pretty.  I have carpet in parts of my house and spanish tile in the rest (excep the bathrooms)

 

Mama Kat's Writing Workshop

The Prompts:

1.) One pet peeve that shouldn’t drive you crazy, but does.

2.) Share 10 “Must Haves” this Spring!

3.) What were you blogging about last year at this time? What has changed?

4.) What inspired you this week?

5.) Perform a random act of service. And then tell us about it.

3.) What were you blogging about last year at this time? What has changed?

actually, I don't have any posts from this time last year...my posts went from Jan to April..so nothing in Feb or Mar...probably because there wasn't much to blog about...and I am notoriously behind...(most of my March activities were posted in April last year)...plus there was also a whole lot of discontent and fighting in my life at this time last year. 
The good news is that that has changed...a whole lot less fighting, a whole lot less stress (in some ways), and a whole new life this year. 

I am....a bereaved parent

I found a new blog hop today....it's a photo blog with a monthly theme....

From Megan, the blog author/host:

I felt the tug inside to share bits of my life. To connect through photos with other women and what they wanted to share - to be seen, to create, to capture life, to capture the everyday. To connect, to uplift to embrace, to empower and to relate - all through a single colorful snapshot.

Given my love of pictures and memory capturing....I think I will be submitting lots of photos!

This month's theme is "Survivor"

Photo I submitted:

"God's fiinger touched him...and he slept."

My identical twin angel son Kyle, born sleeping on Nov. 4, 2004.

 

Wednesday Wickedness

1. An actress can only play a woman. I'm an actor, I can play anything.

If you could experience any life form that was not a human of your sex, what would you pick and why?

I kinda like being me, most of the time, anyway...don't want to be anything else

2. For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.

Do you have any self esteem issues? Do tell. (Since we all do.)

yes...I have for a very very long time....not pretty enough, not thin enough, not talented enough, not bold enough, not (fill in the blank) enough...and there have been many things said and done in recent months to keep me feeling not anything enough

3. I am the American Dream. I am the epitome of what the American Dream basically said. It said, you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done.

Do you believe in the American Dream or has it passed through time?

I think that it becomes harder and harder to live the American dream...and the dream has changed...

4. I don't have pet peeves, I have whole kennels of irritation.

It's been asked before, probably weekly, but what's irritating you today?

 nothing i care to share here....just very very tired of the continued lies and manipulation 

5. I don't look like Halle Berry. But chances are, she's going to end up looking like me.

What do you think you'll end up looking like? (A picture would help.)

no idea

6. I grew up in a time when it would never have occurred to anyone to tell me there was anything I couldn't do.

Has anyone told you that you could not do something?

often...but I'm pretty good at proving people wrong

7. I want Carl Sagan to explain the sky to me.

Is there anybody dead that you'd like to talk to?

first my son, then my other family members that have preceded me in death

8. If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of 20 million full-time volunteers.

Have you ever done volunteer work?

I have...I volunteered for a while at a youth residential mental health facility, and I am team captain for a March for Babies Family Team....watch for the button soon!

9. It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and power - if you're willing to accept the consequences of doing what you want to do.

Have you ever walked away from a job and regretted it?

no

10. Normal is in the eye of the beholder.

Are you normal? Explain.

normal...no...abnormal in a lot of ways I am not going to begin to explain here....I am a work in progress...

Wee Bit of Me

{one} do you wear holey jeans? if so, do you buy them that way?

I don't wear them holey...and I sure as heck DO NOT buy them that way

{two} do you get a full 8 hours of sleep per night?

i do good to get a full 4 hours of sleep per night

{three} what’s your favorite way to eat an oreo?

i take it apart....give the non iced side to my son or throw it away....then put two iced sides together and eat it; i also dunk them in milk

{four} do you wear shoes in your house?

nope...i wear shoes only when absolutely necessary

{five} who would you call first if you won the lottery?

since I don't play...winning is pretty much out of the question....but my mom, my daughter

{six} have you ever been in a food fight?

nope…

{seven} do you snore?

not normally, i don't think; when i'm sick or when i fall asleep in the car, I tend to snore

{eight} do you know how fast you type?

no idea...pretty fast though.  the last time i took a typing test was 7.5 years ago as a formality for my employment at the hospital I work at....I was offered and had accepted the job and moved to TN before taking the test...

{nine} can you do a headstand (without using a wall)?

not sure I could do a headstand with a wall....LOL

{ten} how do you like your popcorn?

with salt and extra butter

 

Top 2 Tuesday

Top 2 Things you've learned about money

1--that there is never enough!  It seems that there is always something needing to be purchased, someone needing to be paid, something needed for or at school, something something something....

 

2--that it is the root of all evil....explore a problem or issue long and hard enough, and money (or the lack of) can often be found at the cause

 

 

 

The Queen's Meme

1. When is the last time you returned a library book?

trying to remember the last time I had a library book...probably sometime last year

2. Is there anyone you'd like to see return to your life?

um....not anyone that comes to mind, no

3. Have you finished your income tax return?

yep, filed, received, spent

4. Do you ever return things to the store for refund, credit or exchange? Have you had a bad experience with customer service over this issue? Tell us your story.

I have on occasion, but try not to...can't think of a bad experience...although I have called to complain about the customer service at a photo place..but it was not a return; we had had pictures made of our children...went to review them....waited for probably 15-20 minutes before we left.  The photographer was in a session, which I understand...but barely acknowledged we were even there.  I called and complained...the response was that "they are short staffed"...that is not my problem.  I never went back to that photo place.

5. You would like to see your favorite movie named The Return of ___________________.

leave it blank....returns of anything are seldom good...except the return of Jesus Christ will be AWESOME!!!!

6. Is there something you're still waiting to be returned to you?

I'd kinda like to have my heart back, but it's been so damaged and destroyed, not sure it will go back where it belongs.

7. You are in a canyon. On the other side stands your beloved. You stand and shout something to him/her making a large echo. What do you want to hear in return?

that would depend on what I've shouted in the first place....

8. If you could turn back and go in the reverse direction in your life, making things better for yourself and those you love, how would your journey begin?

oh wow...I have contemplated this much over the last few weeks...and honestly, I'm not sure I would.  The experiences we have make us who we are...even if we don't quite know who that is yet. 

Hypothetically speaking, however, I would NOT have married who and when I did.  I would have waited, I would have stood firm in my beliefs and values and not short changed myself.

 

HOO Am I??

1. Do you make a budget and keep it, or just fly by the seat of your pants?

no...I should, and I have the forms and a notebook set up...just haven't quite gotten pen to paper yet

 

2. Do you do spring cleaning and if so which month?

not really....I do massive clean ups at various times...whenever the clutter starts to nmess with my OCD...

 

3. Are you a yard sale lover and do you have them and go to them?

love to go to them.....don't love to have them

4. What do you take when you have a headache?

used to be ibuprofen and I still take that for my back...but I started getting tension headaches last summer....so I take Fioricet for that (it's prescription...)

5. Name 3 things that you feel lucky to have in your life!

my faith, my friends, and my employment