Wee Bit Wednesday

(this is from last week...but I missed the link up...here are my answers anyway!)

{one} what color best describes you + why?

I've taken color personality quizzes before...and they always say lavender/purple....

 

{two} how have you changed in the past year?

How have I changed.... I’m discovering who I am, what I like, and learning to be me, whoever that is.  I am standing up for myself and demanding the respect I deserve.  It's not always pretty and doesn't always end well, but I'm learning to set boundaries...I won't be walked on and over anymore. 

 

{three} have you ever had any surgeries?

ever...yeah....first ever was removal of my wisdom teeth when I was 19; then nothing till I was 23 I think when I had my gallbladder removed.  Emergency c-section when I was 32 (or 33...think I had a birthday in there) and then bilateral carpal tunnel release a month apart about 3 years ago.

 

{four} why did you start your blog?

my original blog was begun as a way to share the daily and special event happenings of my family with friends and family who lived afar...this blog in particular was created to participate in these blog hops! 

{five} what are you looking forward to this summer?

doing things with my children (hopefully)...much of whatever we do is dependent on funds, which are a bit scarce

{six} do you have any family traditions for the 4th of July?

cooking on the grill and watching fireworks...

{seven} what’s something new that you’ve tried in the past few months?

blogging for a blog other than my own....I like it for the most part, when I can figure out what to write about

{eight} what is the perfect a/c temperature?

70 - 72

{nine} what was the last movie you saw in the theater?

Eclipse...last summer 

{ten} what song do you think everyone should hear at least once?

good question...I'm not sure...music isn't a one size fits all...certain songs for certain situations and people

PINT

Meet Me on Monday

6/20/11

1. What feature of the opposite sex do you notice first?

the eyes

2. Do you talk to yourself?

I do...often

3. What is your current relationship status?

separated, divorce in process

4. Do you have a garden?

i do not...would love to one day....but not yet

5. What is your favorite licorice flavor?

the red ones

 

 

6/13/11

 

1. What is your favorite yogurt flavor?

vanilla

2. Ankle or knee socks? and on the same theme, white socks or coloured??

ankle, white

3. How is the weather right now?

not as hot as it's been, thankfully...it is 1134pm, and it is 83 degrees and breezy

4. Are you a fast typer?

I can be...depends on what I'm typing

5. Red or White Wine?

neither...I prefer the hard stuff...hahaha...just kidding...i don't drink alcohol at all

Friend Making Monday

FMM: Yes or No?

Do you use coupons? Yes – but not like extreme couponers.  We use them for the things we are buying anyway, ie we don't buy something simply because we have a coupon (unless it's a new product we want to try.)

 

Do you like football? No - not really

Are you in a relationship? No… not anymore

Is your phone always within arm’s reach? No…usually…but not always..

Do you like thunderstorms? No - not so much.  I don't mind them as much when I am home, but depending on the severity, I don't like them then too much either. 

Can you cook? Can I...Yes, but I prefer to bake

Are you – or have you – lost weight? Yes...some...still plenty to go

Do you know how to read a map? Yes, but GPS is awesome!

Do you wear makeup? Yes - except on Saturdays (and even then I at least wear mascara)

Do you read regularly? Yes - I try.

Are you publicly affectionate? Yes - not overtly so, or used to be when I had someone to be publicly affectionate with.

Do you like picnics? Yes!

Do you have a/c? Yes! I wonder how I ever survived Texas summers without it...but I did.  Wouldn't try it now (TN summers = not so different from Texas).

Have you ever been out of the country? Yes! twice as a child...my dad was in the Army, went to Germany twice

 

Do you know how to ride a bicycle? Yes – that is my exercise machine of choice at the gym 

All About Me

NOTE:  Being that I am currently separated and divorce is in process, I am only answering number 3, as the others refer to an entity that no longer exists in my world.

1. Do you call your significant other a pet name? What is it and why?

2. How long have you known your mate?

3. What makes a dad a Great Dad?

there are many things that make a man a good dad...but I think the epitome of a great dad is reflected in the way he treats the mother of his children...with honor, respect, and decency...all of which can be shown whether the parents remain together or not

4. What did you do yesterday to celebrate Father’s Day?

5. What does you mate do (or not do) that really gets on your nerves?

sunday stealing

6/12/11

1. Your ex's car is on the side of the road, on fire. What do you do?

I'd call 911...regardless of how I might feel, I wish no harm to anyone

2. Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. What is your reaction?

if she's happy, then I'm happy for her...and would probably start planning a shower

3. When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in the face?

I'm not typically a violent person....but it was not so long ago...

4. What is the last thing you spent money on?

the CD of pictures I bought yesterday

5. Do you think you gained or lost weight this past month?

lost...and still losing...YAY!

6. Crunchy or Puffy Cheetos?

crunchy, please

7. The first person on your friends list just called you a bitch. What do you do?

it wasn't the first person on my friends list...but I recently found out that someone has called me that...after the shock, I am a bit saddened.  But it's her opinion...not much I can do about that, especially if not given the opportunity.

8. Congratulations! You just had a son. What’s his name?

I have 3 sons...Christopher Leigh, Kraig Stewart and Kyle Gregory

9. Congratulations! You just had a daughter. What’s her name?

Kyrstyna Alexandra

10. What are you craving right now?

water...I'm thirsty

11. What was the last thing you cried about?

an argument with my son

12. When you buy something and your change is 2 cents, do you keep it or tell the cashier to keep it?

I drop it in the penny jar if there is one...if not, I keep it and give it to my son

13. What color is your tissue box?

multicolored, patchwork kind of look

14. Do you have a ceiling fan in your bedroom, and if so, is there dust on that fan?

yes, and probably

15. What was the last voicemail you received about?

an "offer" from the credit union

16. Have you ever blocked someone on Facebook?

yes I have

17. Scariest thing you’ve experienced in the last year?

divorcing my husband

18. Do you wear a name tag at work?

yes, it's required (it's also how I get into my dept...it is secured by a card reader..not just anyone can walk in)

19. What kind of car do you want?

my dream car is Chevy Tahoe, but given gas prices, should probably down size a bit....gonna have to think about this one a bit

20. What do you order when you go to Burger King?

don't go there often...burger and fries, I'm sure

6/19/11

21. Have you ever had a garage sale?

yes..but it's been quite some time...i much prefer to go to garage sales than hold them

22. What color is your cell phone?

blue

23. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had?

none...I don't drink

24. Are you happy right now?

happy comes in spurts these days...it is probably more accurate to say I am "settled"

25. Who came over to your house last?

my daughter came over yesterday

26. Do you drink beer?

i do not

27. Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted?

uh...no

28. What is your favorite key on your key chain?

i don't have a favorite..and I only have two keys on my key chain anyway, my house key and my car key...kinda like them both

29. What was the last movie you watched at home?

it's been quite some time...I don't even remember...Charlie St. Cloud maybe?

30. What is in your pocket?

wearing a dress..no pockets

31. Who introduced you to your bf/gf/husband/wife?

I am currently separated...but we met at school, not introduced by anyone

32. Where do you hurt?

physically...where don't I hurt?  my back, my knees, my feet, my head, my hands

emotionally...my heart aches for lost dreams, for my children

33. Has someone ever made you a build a bear?

no, but we made one for my son a few years ago...it was an Elmo

34. What’s something fun you did today?

I went to church today...took a nap...I always enjoy both of those things

35. What is your favorite aisle at Target?

the scrapbooking and office supply aisle

36. When is your birthday?

June 3

37. Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror?

my parking card for the garage at work

38. How many states in the US have you been to?

I just answered this last week, I thought....by mental count, 14

39. What kind of milk do you drink?

1% flavored with strawberry syrup

40. What are you going to do after this?

take the dogs out, and go work on some things in my room; up first, my post this week for LDW blog

My HAPPY list

**got my temple recommend on Tuesday

**ordered my clothes etc for the Temple on Thursday

**picked up pictures I had made last week by a company that came in to Kroger

These are each of the poses....there are multiple pics of each pose using the different backgrounds, and then a color shot, a sepia shot and a black and white with each background

These are the composites...

I really like this one of the children.....

but this one is my favorite of them all

I liked this one till I realized they cut the entire top of my daughter's head off in the bottom right pic 

And for reasons that escape me, the photographer seemed to think I needed a solo pic...bleh.

Saturday 9

6/11/11

The Remedy (I Won't Worry)

1. What's the remedy for you to stop worrying?

pray.....alot

journal...writing things out helps bring clarity

2. What is your favorite summertime beverage?

water most of the time, but also fresh lemonade with strawberry

3. Do you use any freeware on your computer? If yes, do tell.

i use a free antivirus software....lavasoft i think it's called

4. What is one thing about your home that has to be just so or it drives you crazy when it comes to organization?

pretty much everything...but my desk...can't work when i feel smothered

5. Is there a specific subject you're especially curious about? A person? A region of the world? An animal? A field of study?

I tend to research anything that effects my life in some way ...currently I'm learning about Narcissism and how to recover

6. What do you consider your most interesting trait?

my children are amazed that I can sleep with stuff on my bed and it's still there the same way when I wake in the morning...I don't move much when I sleep

7. What is something that really frightens you, and can you trace it back to an event in your life?

I'm conquering and/or accepting my fears....and working on the tracing part

8. Who do you want to yell at to “get a grip!”?

no names...

9. What do you wear to particularly look great for a party or event?

sparkly earrings, night makeup, sexy shoes

6/18/11

You May Be Right

1. What is the craziest thing you've done in the last Year?

filed for divorce....maybe not crazy, but certainly not expected

2. What is something that you've lost recently?

my sanity?  if you see it around, I could really use it

3. Where does your patience suffer the most?

with certain members of my family

4. Have you ever reread a book?

many times....currently rereading the Twilight Saga books to get ready for Breaking Dawn in Nov

5. What is a TV show that you absolutely HATE to miss?

So You Think You Can Dance!

6. How old do you wish you were?

depends....do I get a redo if I go back>  if I do, then 19...I would have made some different choices.  If not, then not sure.

7. Do you know your neighbors?

a couple of them...

8. Do you believe that opposites attract?

everyone has opposite traits...but there should be similarities as well; opposite characteristics should complement each other...

9. Who was the last person that made you laugh?

my son...he is "dancing" across the living room floor while we catch up on this last weeks SYTYCD...too too cute!

The Friday Five

1. have you ever really lived outside the country of your birth? why or why not?

i have, twice.  Lived in Germany both times...my dad was in the Army

2. what was your first record/cassette tape/cd?

I honestly do not remember...I got several one year for christmas...

3. what do you think of your parents?

I think they work hard and love their family

4. what is your relationship with your hair?

it's tenuous at best....lol; some days I like it, some days not so much

5. what kind of pens do you like?

gel pens or liquid ink...and many many colors!

Friday5

6-10-11

1.What goes into your coffee or tea?

i dont drink coffee  and only drink herbal tea (but i drink it like iced tea....sweetened with sugar and ice cold).  i put creamer in my hot chocolate tho...prefer liquid and flavored, but will use powdered most often due to cost

2.What goes into a good omelet?

a little milk when beating the eggs.....then lots of cheese, bacon....there is an egg dish i get at ihop that uses shredded beef...YUM

3.What goes into your ears on a good morning?

hearing good morning and i love you from my son when he first wakes up....he is kind of snuggly when he first wakes up, especially when he gets up too early (he's also kind of whiney then too)

4.What goes into a healthy but yummy lunch?

anything with lots of veggies, and of course water

 

5.What goes into a productive evening?

spending time with my children....getting chores accomplished early so there is more time for the relaxing....having a plan and a to do list....

6-17-10

1.Of the products you use just to keep yourself clean and presentable, what seems to be the most overpriced?

my shampoo, conditioner and hair spray....I buy Tresemme...i had problems last year with hair spray residue...this is the only combination i found that got it clean and my hair is always sooooo soft...I love it...might be overpriced, but so worth it

2.Where in your house is a reliable place to get a few quarters?

either my wallet or my son's bank....he likes "dollars"...but will take silver too ;)

3.A rare yes-or-no question on Friday 5: Have you ever dropped your cell phone onto your face?

can't say that I have...I've dropped it, but not on my face

4.What did you last take out of your freezer?

my glass...it's an insulated cup but also has gel in the insulated part that freezes to keep drinks cold longer...and of course it has the screw on lid and the straw with the nub on the bottom to keep it from coming out....I love it...I have two of them so I can switch them out

5.How many rolls of wrapping paper do you have in your house?

actually in the house...none....they are all in the storage room at the end of the carport...probably 6-8, not sure (last time they were out was christmas...that's the only kind of rolled paper I use; I use bags or packages of paper for other gift occasions)

Food 4 Thought Friday

~ Food 4 Thought Friday ~

 

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Breakfast:

What are you relieved about this week?

that it's over...it's been a rough week, in a lot of ways

Lunch:

How is this week different than last week?

the evening schedule was busier than last, and we've had to be creative in getting our clothes dried...the dryer sparked and was smoking on Monday...

Dinner:

What is something you have mixed emotions about right now?

figuring out how to handle some new information..I want to not care, but it's hard

Midnight Snack:

What is weighing you down right now?

realizing that even when I don't think I can be surprised....people never cease to amaze me

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?):

search, ponder, and pray....one day at a time

 

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Cinn's Friday Five

[01] What is the best thing that you can cook?

I love to bake and I make a great banana bread and also blueberry muffins....but the most requested dish at my work potlucks is green beans and cheese.  It doesn't even require "cooking"....but everyone loves it!

[02] When did you last finish a book?

February...read Narcissistic Lovers twice

[03] Where do you find the best bargains?

I look for sales and loyalty discounts....Kroger, Big Lots

[04] Have you ever had to enlist the services of an attorney?

I have, just this year....filed for divorce in Feb.

[05] What is the most expensive thing that you own?

hmmmm.....thinking it's not wise to advertise; and anything I have that cost much to purchase I'm sure has devalued over time

 

fill in the blank friday x 2

6/10/11
1. This weekend I'm going to be busy busy busy and I hope to get everything done.

2. My last vacation was last March to visit my best friend in Vancouver, WA.


3. My next vacation will be probably next year, destination unknown.


4. My favorite way to relax is getting a pedicure....love the massage chair...HEAVENLY!


5. When vacationing one should always have a plan, but leave room for unexpected detours and adventures.  I've learned nothing goes on schedule when there is a schedule.


6. When vacationing one should never take too little money...you just never know what might come up.


7. The best part about a vacation is just getting away from the everyday routine and doing something different and fun and making memories with family.


6/17/11

1. The last movie I saw was Eclipse, last summer.  Not an entirely pleasant experience, but had nothing to do with the movie and everything to do with the company.

2. I want to not hurt.  I am tired of being in pain all the time.

3. Surprises are sometimes fun.


4. The best accessory is a good pair of earrings.




5. My favorite warm drink is steamed milk from Starbucks (or other specialty coffee shop) with vanilla syrup and toffee nut syrup.  I don't get it very often due to cost, so the next favorite and most often drunk is hot chocolate with creamer.




6. My favorite cold drink is Dr. Pepper, although I have cut down significantly and am drinking more water.

7. Currently loving my son...he is such a chatterbox when he is tired.  He has been talking non stop about nothing for the last 45 minutes...he needs to GO TO SLEEP!!  (Of course, I always love my son...but when he gets like this, he is equally charming and annoying all at the same time.)

Influence and Inspiration of the Spirit of the Lord

Alma 6:6

Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer in behalf of the welfare of  the souls of those who knew not God.
As I have mentioned previously, I am making a concerted effort to read my scriptures each morning.  I can see the blessings it brings to my day and to my life.  I never cease to be astounded at the influence of the Spirit and how much more receptive I am to that influence.  All I can or will say about the scripture above is that the timing is divinely inspired.  Last night, I was made aware that someone whom I thought of as family for the last 20 years doesn't have a very flattering opinion of me...to say that I am stunned is an understatement.  Maybe a little angry...but mostly just stunned.  And then I read this scripture this morning....made some of the not so nice thoughts I was having dissipate. 

For those of you who follow my blog ...I will get caught up.  Promise.

Friday Fill Ins..doubled

6/10/11

1. I remember when I first heard Kraig cry....he sounded like a little bitty kitten...but it was a beautiful sound.

2. I can often feel the Lord showering down blessings for my family and I.

It's an awesome feeling.

3. Most humans have good intentions.

4. ????...sound familiar?

5. I was inspired by life events; my writing, my scrapbooking, my crochet projects are all inspired by the things that I experience, be it good or bad.

6. My get up and go has got up and went...who knows where!

6/17/11

1. One of my favorite birthday presents was a surprise cake from my family, delivered to me at work.

2. Choices were made, it was as simple as that.

3. The moon shines brightly in my window most nights.

4. My nighttime routine includes lots of snuggling with from my son.

5. I was tempted by a good price even tho I didnt really habe the money.

6. Sleep in, visit new places, take lots of pics, and make lots of memories with the ones I love are some of the things I like to do on vacation.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing nothing at all, tomorrow my plans include mowing the back yard, going to review pics taken last week, and working on my many projects and Sunday, I want to go to church, take a nap and catch up on SYTYCD!