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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Anniversaries
Yesterday...Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary to my grandparents!!
Today...Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to my in-laws!!
My husband and I are so blessed to have such awesome examples of long-standing marriages so close to us.
My own parents would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in September, but they decided to get one of those heart-wrenching divorces after 35 years of marriage. Seems they each had been miserable long enough. However, that's another story for another day.
We've been through quite a lot together, my darlin' and me, after over twenty years of putting up with each other's sh..tuff! One thing's for sure, though, I sure don't want to imagine growing old without him! I want Bud & Pud to have to plan a fancy, dancy, schmancy, golden wedding anniversary party for us!
Merry Christmas Eve...hope Santa's good to all of you!
Today...Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to my in-laws!!
My husband and I are so blessed to have such awesome examples of long-standing marriages so close to us.
My own parents would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in September, but they decided to get one of those heart-wrenching divorces after 35 years of marriage. Seems they each had been miserable long enough. However, that's another story for another day.
We've been through quite a lot together, my darlin' and me, after over twenty years of putting up with each other's sh..tuff! One thing's for sure, though, I sure don't want to imagine growing old without him! I want Bud & Pud to have to plan a fancy, dancy, schmancy, golden wedding anniversary party for us!
Merry Christmas Eve...hope Santa's good to all of you!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I'm still around!
Just wanted all my friends (especially those at PECA...whatever the hell that is!) that I'm still around. Just busy. I'll be back in action soon I hope!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Disappointment
Today at noon I had an appointment to get naked and let some woman rub all over my body. Now before y'all go and think I've gone lesbian, let me clarify.... I had an appointment for a massage. I just love a massage!
I've had some soreness under my right shoulder blade and some uncomfortableness in my lower back that I knew she could work out for me.
Amidst the dust, noise and mess of getting a new ceiling, and paint fumes from the work room getting painted here at work, I was very much anticipating a break this morning. So, the time came. I pulled up to the curb and walked ever so excitedly to the door...that was locked. I waited a few minutes, thinking she just might be in with another client. I then called the number on the door where an impersonal machine took my call. It had no idea how disappointed I was.
Unfortunately, the woman with the hands of magic had forgotten to mark my name in her calendar. My hour of relaxation was whisked away.
I've had some soreness under my right shoulder blade and some uncomfortableness in my lower back that I knew she could work out for me.
Amidst the dust, noise and mess of getting a new ceiling, and paint fumes from the work room getting painted here at work, I was very much anticipating a break this morning. So, the time came. I pulled up to the curb and walked ever so excitedly to the door...that was locked. I waited a few minutes, thinking she just might be in with another client. I then called the number on the door where an impersonal machine took my call. It had no idea how disappointed I was.
Unfortunately, the woman with the hands of magic had forgotten to mark my name in her calendar. My hour of relaxation was whisked away.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Potatoes
I just love a potato!
Mashed, creamed, baked, fried, twice-baked, stewed, roasted, scattered, smothered & covered, with gravy, without gravy, in a soup....
Butter, salt and cheese are my favorite "go-withs" to a potato.
My Mimi makes the best mashed potatoes ever.
I don't particularly care for raw potato.
Or sweet potatoes. However, I make a sweet potato casserole for the holidays that's supposed to be really good...I usually eat just one bite to say I have.
I like instant potatoes, too.
I just love a potato!
Mashed, creamed, baked, fried, twice-baked, stewed, roasted, scattered, smothered & covered, with gravy, without gravy, in a soup....
Butter, salt and cheese are my favorite "go-withs" to a potato.
My Mimi makes the best mashed potatoes ever.
I don't particularly care for raw potato.
Or sweet potatoes. However, I make a sweet potato casserole for the holidays that's supposed to be really good...I usually eat just one bite to say I have.
I like instant potatoes, too.
I just love a potato!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Tomorrow is a big day!
First of all, if you aren't registered to vote and you're old enough to be, shame on you!
Secondly, I just wanted to remind all of you who ARE registered to exercise your right and vote tomorrow!
Finally, if you ARE registered to vote and don't (for whatever reason), shame on you. And don't come fussing to me when things don't go your way...your vote counts!
Secondly, I just wanted to remind all of you who ARE registered to exercise your right and vote tomorrow!
Finally, if you ARE registered to vote and don't (for whatever reason), shame on you. And don't come fussing to me when things don't go your way...your vote counts!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Making a Change
Well, today's the day...the first day of the rest of my life! Well, sort of.
My local gym has been offering a "Make a Change" challenge. I have accepted the challenge. For the next 12 weeks, I'll be a member of the gym--no commitments, no contracts, no enrollment fee...just a member with a chance to make a change.
So, at 5:00 (less than an hour...ACK!), I'll meet with a trainer who will orient me and get me started. We'll work together to come up with goals and she'll show me what to do, how to do it, how often to do it, etc. Then in six weeks, we'll reevaluate and see what progress I have made (hopefully I won't have REgressed!).
Lucky for me, Big Joz bought that elliptical machine and set it up right in our living room, so on the days I only have to do cardio, I can just do it in the comfort of my own home. That Big Joz...he's so darn thoughtful!
So...wish me luck...you know I'm gonna need it!
My local gym has been offering a "Make a Change" challenge. I have accepted the challenge. For the next 12 weeks, I'll be a member of the gym--no commitments, no contracts, no enrollment fee...just a member with a chance to make a change.
So, at 5:00 (less than an hour...ACK!), I'll meet with a trainer who will orient me and get me started. We'll work together to come up with goals and she'll show me what to do, how to do it, how often to do it, etc. Then in six weeks, we'll reevaluate and see what progress I have made (hopefully I won't have REgressed!).
Lucky for me, Big Joz bought that elliptical machine and set it up right in our living room, so on the days I only have to do cardio, I can just do it in the comfort of my own home. That Big Joz...he's so darn thoughtful!
So...wish me luck...you know I'm gonna need it!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
PECA
I'm so glad my dear friends at PECA are reading my blog...I only wish that I had not had so much coconut rum that I can't remember who my PECA friends are! If anyone can help me solve this puzzle, I'd be forever indebted!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Yukky Pud
Pud is sick today. She got herself up at 5:00 this morning, like she always does, and got her shower. She came down with her pajamas back on and a towel wrapped around her head sniffling. She had thrown up in the shower. YUK! Then she had thrown up in the toilet. Then she came down and crawled in bed with me. Bless her little heart...when she's sick, she's absolutely pitiful! She made a comment about her mouth tasting gross...I assured her it smelled that way also! I hate it when my kids are sick. I hate it when I'm sick. I just hate sick.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fitness, Diet, Exercise...words that upset me
I'm fat. Not obese. Just fat.
I gained over 40 pounds the first year I lived in Mississippi. I attribute the weight gain to quitting smoking, the stress of the move in general, drinking way too much wine on a very regular basis, becoming lazy and enjoying the relaxing life of a stay-at-home mom with nothing to do in a new town.
The move was over 18 months ago. I'm still not smoking, the stress of the move is really over, I'm not drinking as much wine (partly because it's VERY difficult to find MY wine here and partly because I've now discovered Coconut Rum!!), I'm now working full-time and really keep myself pretty busy.
My eating habits really have never changed...I ate about the same amount of "bad" food before I moved.
However, I'm tired of being this size. The number on the tag in the back of my britches doesn't necessarily bother me as much as the way I feel. My feet hurt, my ankles hurt, my knees hurt, and I know it's in large part to my larger size.
I've never been a real good dieter or exerciser. I lack motivation and knowledge.
However, I have decided that it's time to start taking better care of my physical self. I want to look and feel good on my 40th birthday...I know it will take time, so I'm going to start thinking about taking the initiative and doing words that upset me.
I gained over 40 pounds the first year I lived in Mississippi. I attribute the weight gain to quitting smoking, the stress of the move in general, drinking way too much wine on a very regular basis, becoming lazy and enjoying the relaxing life of a stay-at-home mom with nothing to do in a new town.
The move was over 18 months ago. I'm still not smoking, the stress of the move is really over, I'm not drinking as much wine (partly because it's VERY difficult to find MY wine here and partly because I've now discovered Coconut Rum!!), I'm now working full-time and really keep myself pretty busy.
My eating habits really have never changed...I ate about the same amount of "bad" food before I moved.
However, I'm tired of being this size. The number on the tag in the back of my britches doesn't necessarily bother me as much as the way I feel. My feet hurt, my ankles hurt, my knees hurt, and I know it's in large part to my larger size.
I've never been a real good dieter or exerciser. I lack motivation and knowledge.
However, I have decided that it's time to start taking better care of my physical self. I want to look and feel good on my 40th birthday...I know it will take time, so I'm going to start thinking about taking the initiative and doing words that upset me.
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