It's payday Friday and my luv has asked me to the classic dinner and a movie. ;-)
We'll be eating this
and then we'll cuddle up (as much as you can in theater seats) and watch this.
I'm excited. I love that married dates allow me to go in sneakers and a ponytail and still feel like I'm the cutest girl in the room. ;-)
Other weekend plans:
I'm going to do a little painting (on canvases not walls), hang up some photography projects (which I will NOT be posting so that sheer curiousity will lead some of you to come visit...) and a little gardening... I want to plant some azalea bushes (I think) and some ground coverers that mom gave me when I went to visit.
I have to calm myself down b/c payday Friday (in theory) means that I've got money to burn on home stuff. hehehe which is not near the case, but it's nice in theory...
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 03, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Let's Play Catch-up...
So much has gone on and I don't know when I got out of the habit of posting little tid-bits daily, but sheesh.... I'm really behind in keeping you up to speed with my life. ;-)
Don't fret, it'll only take a moment (or two) for me to get us back on track...
Last Friday we drove thru Bham in route to Decatur for a wedding on Sat.
Of course we made a pit-stop in bham to catch the football game where my B-B twirls a flag with the Fairfield band. This is her second year and I must say that as an ex-flag corps captain, she making me (and her Aunt Cindy who also tossed against the wind in her day) soooo very proud. That girl has some moves! Such fun, I always love the games and I was soooo glad that I was able to spend some time with Lisa and Cindy while watching my B-B do her thing. Just made my heart swell up...
Unfortunately I have a crappy camera that doesn't like night-time or motion shots (all of my photographer bloggin buds I need some serious suggestions as I think I'm about to delve into the camera market for a new "toy") so bear with some of the pics in this post... I did my best....
Anywho here are me and my girls, watching Lisa's daughter B-B, twirl to grooves from back in the day (Just got paid.... Friday night.... party jumpin.... and Never Too Much- Luther Vandross) and a few that you can hear on the radio now (Morris Brown-Outkast and Get up -Ciara). And to think my band thought we were crunk performing the Wizard of Oz. hehehe
Man I love the people the city, but I'd gladly take them both in one big bunch. ;-)
On Sat we went to some dear friends of mine's wedding.
Anthony and Alesha are just a classically beautiful couple. I always tell them that they look like a picture straight off of getty images. The wedding was of course wonderful and I got to use it as a mini AU reunion seeing quite a few faces I hadn't seen since our days of running the campus. Good thing Alana was there to help me out with names, although she tried to slide me a few (I've never called anybody Plum Puddin, so I was pretty sure that he would look at me like a nut if I called that out across the room...). And this was about the funniest thing I've seen at a wedding in a while: When Alesha threw her bouquet, all of the ladies kept their hands down. I mean not a single soul even acted like they wanted those flowers. It wasn't planned, just happened. I think we're used to seeing the men do that, but for a group of about 12 ladies all of which were probably forced up by their married friends (or called out by the announcer.... Alana....)... it was hilarious! Alesha just took the individual flowers and started tossing them at people. That'll definitely make for a good picture. ;-)
We got a chance to hang out with Roc and Alana after the wedding. It's funny b/c their story is similar to mine and KJs. Roc and Alana dated in school and broke up, KJ and I dated in school and broke up. Alana and I got really close during the break-up time "Girl, it was his loss - was our motto" Then both of our guys came back. The funny part was, I was re-dating KJ and hadn't told Alana and she was re-dating Roc and hadn't told me. I guess we were testing them out, b/c we all know when you go thru a break up, your friends go thru it with you! LOL! All has worked out well and I really think Roc and Alana complement one another in the way that God purposed man and woman to do. Sooooo, it was wonderful to get to spend some 2 on 2 time with them.
After they headed home, KJ and I set out to meet my half god-daughter. hehehe I share her with Tricey, her other god-momma. Little miss S. is 10 months old and has her daddy's face and her momma's personality. She's a trip. Here's me with my half (the top, Tricey, you can have the bottom half. hehehe) of my sweet baby! Now this pic took a minute to get "just right" b/c she LOVED Kj, took to him immediately, but she was a little unsure of me (I think it was the huge grin and puffy hair...). So Kj had to make a face at her and then snap the picture before she realized that she was in my arms and not his. Ahhhh, little miss S, I won't give up, cause you gotta love me. Plus Kj and I are a pair, you can't have him without me too. ;-)
What a full Saturday!
Sunday we did church with the fam (which is always nice) and then went out to eat. On our way home, I was able to stop by and see John, Colleen and her baby bump. I figure talking to her navel should get me in good now, even though she's pretty sure he/she is sitting lower than that. ;-D
On Monday (I told you we were playing catch-up)
I went to the doctor. She's not as good as my bham Dr. Brown, but she's nice. I'm a healthy gal who needs to start thinking about preventing osteoporosis and have her cholesterol checked. When did I get old enough for these to be concerns??!?!?!?! So I'm drinking more milk and loving the Calcium fortified cranberry juice. Kj's tall enough without me having to worry about being bent over in the back by the time I'm 30 looking at his shoes. He's got quite a handsome face and I imagine that gazing into my eyes is a lot better than gazing at my crooked spine... So on with the osteo prevention!
Kj had a football game that night, and the supportive wife I am, I gladly went with him to be his personal cheerleader. Except, we got there early and I had a small headache so while waiting for them to get started, I FELL ASLEEP in the car. Yep, his supportive wife only caught the last 20 min of his game AND i accidently sat on the wrong side and when I realized I was too shame to be the only one cheering for the team that my bench buddies were going against. sigh. I'm getting my game plan together for the next game. ;-)
Tuesday was Halloween (this is the end of catch-up, I'll let you get back to work after this I promise...)
That morn I had my blood taken by Minnie Mouse to have my cholesterol checked. I told Kj, I don't even know where my cholesterol is, but I've since decided that all lab work should be done on Halloween b/c the only thing better then Minnie taking my blood, would have been Dracula. ;-) I think I just like the irony.
Someone brought carrot cake in for our Halloween treat at work: Why is carrot cake so good? Why is Publix carrot cake soooo divine? Why did someone bring a Publix carrot cake to work ??? Why did I eat two huge chunks for breakfast??? LOL. Must've been because it was Halloween. My subconscious wanted me to be the "inflatable office girl" I tried to fight it, but with no answers to the why's above, it was hard...
I was really excited about having trick-or-treaters, but I was only going to be home for and hour (I had Ladies Bible Study) and Kj had a basketball game so it was left to me to represent our home well. I pulled into the driveway and my neighbor's kid met me at the mailbox (this is when I knew I was in trouble). "Hey, do ya have some candy?!" "Why, yes, yes I do. How about you let me get in the house and turn the light on and then you come back, okay?" Really! After I got inside and turned on the light, it was on!
These FL kids mean business and they come in herds (6, 8, 10)! I gave away 3.5 bags of gum and candy in 45 minutes. I had to turn the porch light off and bake my Ladies Bible Study cookies by the light from the microwave. LOL! Next year I'll be better prepared!
And lastly (I know I know, but this really is it)
Yesterday Nov. 1 was my sister's 21st b-day! Where in the world has time gone? Look out world, she's "of age" now!
So that's all on my end. Enough huh? I'm going to get back on the bloggin ball, b/c admittedly, this post is ridiculously long!
Happy Thursday! (And Happy B-day Kena!!!!! That's it, I'm DONE)
Don't fret, it'll only take a moment (or two) for me to get us back on track...
Last Friday we drove thru Bham in route to Decatur for a wedding on Sat.
Of course we made a pit-stop in bham to catch the football game where my B-B twirls a flag with the Fairfield band. This is her second year and I must say that as an ex-flag corps captain, she making me (and her Aunt Cindy who also tossed against the wind in her day) soooo very proud. That girl has some moves! Such fun, I always love the games and I was soooo glad that I was able to spend some time with Lisa and Cindy while watching my B-B do her thing. Just made my heart swell up...
Unfortunately I have a crappy camera that doesn't like night-time or motion shots (all of my photographer bloggin buds I need some serious suggestions as I think I'm about to delve into the camera market for a new "toy") so bear with some of the pics in this post... I did my best....
Anywho here are me and my girls, watching Lisa's daughter B-B, twirl to grooves from back in the day (Just got paid.... Friday night.... party jumpin.... and Never Too Much- Luther Vandross) and a few that you can hear on the radio now (Morris Brown-Outkast and Get up -Ciara). And to think my band thought we were crunk performing the Wizard of Oz. hehehe
Man I love the people the city, but I'd gladly take them both in one big bunch. ;-)
On Sat we went to some dear friends of mine's wedding.
Anthony and Alesha are just a classically beautiful couple. I always tell them that they look like a picture straight off of getty images. The wedding was of course wonderful and I got to use it as a mini AU reunion seeing quite a few faces I hadn't seen since our days of running the campus. Good thing Alana was there to help me out with names, although she tried to slide me a few (I've never called anybody Plum Puddin, so I was pretty sure that he would look at me like a nut if I called that out across the room...). And this was about the funniest thing I've seen at a wedding in a while: When Alesha threw her bouquet, all of the ladies kept their hands down. I mean not a single soul even acted like they wanted those flowers. It wasn't planned, just happened. I think we're used to seeing the men do that, but for a group of about 12 ladies all of which were probably forced up by their married friends (or called out by the announcer.... Alana....)... it was hilarious! Alesha just took the individual flowers and started tossing them at people. That'll definitely make for a good picture. ;-)
We got a chance to hang out with Roc and Alana after the wedding. It's funny b/c their story is similar to mine and KJs. Roc and Alana dated in school and broke up, KJ and I dated in school and broke up. Alana and I got really close during the break-up time "Girl, it was his loss - was our motto" Then both of our guys came back. The funny part was, I was re-dating KJ and hadn't told Alana and she was re-dating Roc and hadn't told me. I guess we were testing them out, b/c we all know when you go thru a break up, your friends go thru it with you! LOL! All has worked out well and I really think Roc and Alana complement one another in the way that God purposed man and woman to do. Sooooo, it was wonderful to get to spend some 2 on 2 time with them.
After they headed home, KJ and I set out to meet my half god-daughter. hehehe I share her with Tricey, her other god-momma. Little miss S. is 10 months old and has her daddy's face and her momma's personality. She's a trip. Here's me with my half (the top, Tricey, you can have the bottom half. hehehe) of my sweet baby! Now this pic took a minute to get "just right" b/c she LOVED Kj, took to him immediately, but she was a little unsure of me (I think it was the huge grin and puffy hair...). So Kj had to make a face at her and then snap the picture before she realized that she was in my arms and not his. Ahhhh, little miss S, I won't give up, cause you gotta love me. Plus Kj and I are a pair, you can't have him without me too. ;-)
What a full Saturday!
Sunday we did church with the fam (which is always nice) and then went out to eat. On our way home, I was able to stop by and see John, Colleen and her baby bump. I figure talking to her navel should get me in good now, even though she's pretty sure he/she is sitting lower than that. ;-D
On Monday (I told you we were playing catch-up)
I went to the doctor. She's not as good as my bham Dr. Brown, but she's nice. I'm a healthy gal who needs to start thinking about preventing osteoporosis and have her cholesterol checked. When did I get old enough for these to be concerns??!?!?!?! So I'm drinking more milk and loving the Calcium fortified cranberry juice. Kj's tall enough without me having to worry about being bent over in the back by the time I'm 30 looking at his shoes. He's got quite a handsome face and I imagine that gazing into my eyes is a lot better than gazing at my crooked spine... So on with the osteo prevention!
Kj had a football game that night, and the supportive wife I am, I gladly went with him to be his personal cheerleader. Except, we got there early and I had a small headache so while waiting for them to get started, I FELL ASLEEP in the car. Yep, his supportive wife only caught the last 20 min of his game AND i accidently sat on the wrong side and when I realized I was too shame to be the only one cheering for the team that my bench buddies were going against. sigh. I'm getting my game plan together for the next game. ;-)
Tuesday was Halloween (this is the end of catch-up, I'll let you get back to work after this I promise...)
That morn I had my blood taken by Minnie Mouse to have my cholesterol checked. I told Kj, I don't even know where my cholesterol is, but I've since decided that all lab work should be done on Halloween b/c the only thing better then Minnie taking my blood, would have been Dracula. ;-) I think I just like the irony.
Someone brought carrot cake in for our Halloween treat at work: Why is carrot cake so good? Why is Publix carrot cake soooo divine? Why did someone bring a Publix carrot cake to work ??? Why did I eat two huge chunks for breakfast??? LOL. Must've been because it was Halloween. My subconscious wanted me to be the "inflatable office girl" I tried to fight it, but with no answers to the why's above, it was hard...
I was really excited about having trick-or-treaters, but I was only going to be home for and hour (I had Ladies Bible Study) and Kj had a basketball game so it was left to me to represent our home well. I pulled into the driveway and my neighbor's kid met me at the mailbox (this is when I knew I was in trouble). "Hey, do ya have some candy?!" "Why, yes, yes I do. How about you let me get in the house and turn the light on and then you come back, okay?" Really! After I got inside and turned on the light, it was on!
These FL kids mean business and they come in herds (6, 8, 10)! I gave away 3.5 bags of gum and candy in 45 minutes. I had to turn the porch light off and bake my Ladies Bible Study cookies by the light from the microwave. LOL! Next year I'll be better prepared!
And lastly (I know I know, but this really is it)
Yesterday Nov. 1 was my sister's 21st b-day! Where in the world has time gone? Look out world, she's "of age" now!
So that's all on my end. Enough huh? I'm going to get back on the bloggin ball, b/c admittedly, this post is ridiculously long!
Happy Thursday! (And Happy B-day Kena!!!!! That's it, I'm DONE)
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
I'd like to welcome
the cold front that has settled over our city for the past couple of days! I extend a heartfelt "Bout time you got here!" This morn I wore a sweater and boots to work!!!! I even pulled out a few of the coats from my waining collection, and hung them-up for later wear! I don't know if this typing is conveying my excitement, so I took a screen pic of the temp when I got to work this morn... Seeeeee:
Yep, you can smile and be happy for me. The rest of the Floridians around here are sad-faced, but I happy packed up my business flip-flops and open toe heels! Thank goodness for decorative socks and boots!!!
Now backing it up, on Sat my love took me to the fair (Tasha you were right, we skipped the local Festival and we did not regret it)! I love the fair. Ironically, I don't ride any of the rides (neither does Kj), but it's fun to walk around and play games and take in the smell of fried everything. ;-) Kj fooled the guesser with his weight (hello Mr. Guesser Man, all that muscle and great home cooking is sure to add up to more than 205!!!), so I got a prize! Then he made a prize winning free throw shot and I got another prize (we're not V. Tech fans, but a co-worker of his is, so we're going to donate the ball to him)! We went to the rock exhibit (b/c we're dorks) and someone had the neatest display of rocks that looked like food! The only thing that I regret is not going into the "Freak Show". I wish it had another name b/c that just sounds so harsh, but oh well. Anywho, I think it would have been neat to see the spider body woman or the headless man. Maybe next year! Also next year I'll have to partake of one of the unique spins they put on the traditional funnel cake. Bavarian Cream??? Hey, why not!
I know this post is forever long, but it's been 4 days so bear with me!
Lastly I'd like to do a little braggin! Below is the account from the flag football game that took place last night. I had to work late, so I missed it, but tah-dah, I'm married to a BALLER (is that what good football players are called??? hummm)
Article:
Yep, I'm proud! Hate I missed it!
But the price to being married to a "baller" is walking into your CLOSET (?!?!?!) where he is trying to "air out" the clothes he played in last week but accidently left in his trunk for 4 or 5 days! I can't even begin to tell you of the rank nastiness! Let's just say that I had to immediately soak the clothes in the wash, and lysoled the mess out of his gym bag and the trunk of his car....
sigh.
LOL!
Hope you've had a wonderful Tuesday!
lots of lovin!
Yep, you can smile and be happy for me. The rest of the Floridians around here are sad-faced, but I happy packed up my business flip-flops and open toe heels! Thank goodness for decorative socks and boots!!!
Now backing it up, on Sat my love took me to the fair (Tasha you were right, we skipped the local Festival and we did not regret it)! I love the fair. Ironically, I don't ride any of the rides (neither does Kj), but it's fun to walk around and play games and take in the smell of fried everything. ;-) Kj fooled the guesser with his weight (hello Mr. Guesser Man, all that muscle and great home cooking is sure to add up to more than 205!!!), so I got a prize! Then he made a prize winning free throw shot and I got another prize (we're not V. Tech fans, but a co-worker of his is, so we're going to donate the ball to him)! We went to the rock exhibit (b/c we're dorks) and someone had the neatest display of rocks that looked like food! The only thing that I regret is not going into the "Freak Show". I wish it had another name b/c that just sounds so harsh, but oh well. Anywho, I think it would have been neat to see the spider body woman or the headless man. Maybe next year! Also next year I'll have to partake of one of the unique spins they put on the traditional funnel cake. Bavarian Cream??? Hey, why not!
I know this post is forever long, but it's been 4 days so bear with me!
Lastly I'd like to do a little braggin! Below is the account from the flag football game that took place last night. I had to work late, so I missed it, but tah-dah, I'm married to a BALLER (is that what good football players are called??? hummm)
Article:
Our flag football team won the first game of season last night in a thrilling 6 OT's victory over 728 ACS to make our record 1-0. Some of the highlights to the game are KJ played quarterback and had 3 touchdowns including a game wining interception return of 78 yards. Offensive played well to include J Smith and Glove using the ground game to help the victory. In dramatic fashion with less than 2 min to play in the game KJ and Playmaker caught a 5 yard TD to tie the score at 20-20 and force OT. In OT the two teams went back and fourth scoring drives but on the last 728 ACS drive in OT KJ with the help of Lewis and Smith forced the quarterback to throw errant pass in which KJ intercepted and ran back for the game wining TD.
Yep, I'm proud! Hate I missed it!
But the price to being married to a "baller" is walking into your CLOSET (?!?!?!) where he is trying to "air out" the clothes he played in last week but accidently left in his trunk for 4 or 5 days! I can't even begin to tell you of the rank nastiness! Let's just say that I had to immediately soak the clothes in the wash, and lysoled the mess out of his gym bag and the trunk of his car....
sigh.
LOL!
Hope you've had a wonderful Tuesday!
lots of lovin!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
10 on Thursday:
1) I'm really not matching at all today! LOL! I'm "blending" with my cream top, gold lace camisole, sand colored slacks and dark brown shoes... I'd take a pic, but I just might be shame... to my defense, it's all in the same color family... sort-of.
2) KJ organized my shoes in the closet last night. He thought it would aide him as he pointed out that I've got 15 pairs of black shoes and 12 pairs of brown... but instead of seeing his point I thought, "my goodness do I need some more shoes... most of these are so old..." Sorry luv, the next shoe sale at Dillard's, I'm there!
3) I've decided to look into having my tonsils out as they are yet again swollen with huge white puss pockets on them. Yes, that's gross I know! Precisely why I want them out of my body.
4) This weekend there are 2 festivals; the mullet festival...fish not the haircut, (although I've heard that i'll probably see a few) and the state fair. I'm having a tough time decided which to go to, so I think I'm going to do both...
5) I've got a logo to work on for a cousin and for some reason I've got the worst creative block. I think it's got something to do with not wanting to disappoint family...
6) I believe my neighbors got a dog. I only know this because I spied a discarded box with a dog-crate on it next to their trash. I want to ask them about it, but I don't want to be that nosey, I snooped in your trash neighbor, so I'm waiting until I see the dog outside...
7) I got a FL tag for my car. Kind of hurt my AL soul...
8) Publix had a sale on gatorade (3 for $5)... needless to say, I had a cart full, literally! KJ drinks a gallon a day!
9) I've got my C-mas want-list all compiled, but I haven't the slightest idea what I'm going to get anyone else. Everytime I start to brainstorm, I end up adding a few more items to my want-list. ;-)
10) The airforce tests their bombs near my work place and it sounds like heavy thunder only it shakes the building. Sometimes I'm hugely disappointed when I look out the window and there's no rain, but mostly I'm grateful that those bombs are hitting their targets and not having an off day, ya know!?!?!
Happy Thursday All!
2) KJ organized my shoes in the closet last night. He thought it would aide him as he pointed out that I've got 15 pairs of black shoes and 12 pairs of brown... but instead of seeing his point I thought, "my goodness do I need some more shoes... most of these are so old..." Sorry luv, the next shoe sale at Dillard's, I'm there!
3) I've decided to look into having my tonsils out as they are yet again swollen with huge white puss pockets on them. Yes, that's gross I know! Precisely why I want them out of my body.
4) This weekend there are 2 festivals; the mullet festival...fish not the haircut, (although I've heard that i'll probably see a few) and the state fair. I'm having a tough time decided which to go to, so I think I'm going to do both...
5) I've got a logo to work on for a cousin and for some reason I've got the worst creative block. I think it's got something to do with not wanting to disappoint family...
6) I believe my neighbors got a dog. I only know this because I spied a discarded box with a dog-crate on it next to their trash. I want to ask them about it, but I don't want to be that nosey, I snooped in your trash neighbor, so I'm waiting until I see the dog outside...
7) I got a FL tag for my car. Kind of hurt my AL soul...
8) Publix had a sale on gatorade (3 for $5)... needless to say, I had a cart full, literally! KJ drinks a gallon a day!
9) I've got my C-mas want-list all compiled, but I haven't the slightest idea what I'm going to get anyone else. Everytime I start to brainstorm, I end up adding a few more items to my want-list. ;-)
10) The airforce tests their bombs near my work place and it sounds like heavy thunder only it shakes the building. Sometimes I'm hugely disappointed when I look out the window and there's no rain, but mostly I'm grateful that those bombs are hitting their targets and not having an off day, ya know!?!?!
Happy Thursday All!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Oh New Orleans....
this city never ceases to amaze me!
We went down this past weekend and met my parents for a little mini vaca (just the weekend) and to see the Eagles play the Saints.
Saturday was perfect. Wonderful weather, laid back day, lots of walking, a ton of laughing. The French Quarter (which wasn't really hurt by Katrina) was its usual colorful self. There's the ever present smell of cajun spices, sweet pralines and beignets, and then the occasional whiff of vomit to remind you that the national liquor laws do not apply within the city limits. ;-) It wasn't crowded, but nothing's out of the ordinary there. Nothing. It was mid day and we saw one girl in the hootchiest devil's costume I've ever seen and then an older couple, her with her pearls and him with his top hat, on the same street, within minutes of each other. Talk about variety! ;-)
For dinner we met my dear Caroline (a new resident to the city herself) and listened to a little street corner band (I'm pretty sure they were a local highschool horn section looking to make some extra moola on the weekend) and ate at the Red Fish Grill. Oh the food was scrumptious, but the company made the meal. ;-)
Sunday we went to church at a congregation just now getting its feet back on the ground (very inspiring) and then headed to the Superdome decked out in our Eagles gear. I thought we might be the only ones in green, but those Eagles' fans are no joke and even in the dome you could scan the crowd and find big splotches of green amongst the black and gold. Everytime the Saints cheered "Who dat, said they gonna bet those Saints, who dat, who dat?" (I told KJ that the most boot-leg sayings are accepted in cheer format) there was a thunderous answer of "The Eagles, The Eagles!"... too bad we didn't. ;-) It was all in fun for the most part and after we graciously tucked our feathered tails between our legs, most of the Saint fans thanked us for such a good game and for supporting the city. You hate to lose, but it's worse when you lose to sore winners and I must say that if we had to lose to someone, I didn't mind serving them a victory in their home city. KJ didn't necessarily feel the same... he's a die-hard bird man... ;-)
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Happy Tuesday!
We went down this past weekend and met my parents for a little mini vaca (just the weekend) and to see the Eagles play the Saints.
Saturday was perfect. Wonderful weather, laid back day, lots of walking, a ton of laughing. The French Quarter (which wasn't really hurt by Katrina) was its usual colorful self. There's the ever present smell of cajun spices, sweet pralines and beignets, and then the occasional whiff of vomit to remind you that the national liquor laws do not apply within the city limits. ;-) It wasn't crowded, but nothing's out of the ordinary there. Nothing. It was mid day and we saw one girl in the hootchiest devil's costume I've ever seen and then an older couple, her with her pearls and him with his top hat, on the same street, within minutes of each other. Talk about variety! ;-)
For dinner we met my dear Caroline (a new resident to the city herself) and listened to a little street corner band (I'm pretty sure they were a local highschool horn section looking to make some extra moola on the weekend) and ate at the Red Fish Grill. Oh the food was scrumptious, but the company made the meal. ;-)
Sunday we went to church at a congregation just now getting its feet back on the ground (very inspiring) and then headed to the Superdome decked out in our Eagles gear. I thought we might be the only ones in green, but those Eagles' fans are no joke and even in the dome you could scan the crowd and find big splotches of green amongst the black and gold. Everytime the Saints cheered "Who dat, said they gonna bet those Saints, who dat, who dat?" (I told KJ that the most boot-leg sayings are accepted in cheer format) there was a thunderous answer of "The Eagles, The Eagles!"... too bad we didn't. ;-) It was all in fun for the most part and after we graciously tucked our feathered tails between our legs, most of the Saint fans thanked us for such a good game and for supporting the city. You hate to lose, but it's worse when you lose to sore winners and I must say that if we had to lose to someone, I didn't mind serving them a victory in their home city. KJ didn't necessarily feel the same... he's a die-hard bird man... ;-)
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Happy Tuesday!
Friday, October 13, 2006
Bubblicious...
Yesterday while hunting for stuff for my neice and nephews Halloween package, I found some bubble gum flavor (just scented maybe because it doesn't really taste like bubblegum) chapstick. Secretly, I've been on the hunt for this for about 3 days. I figure since my current chapstick is at its end, why not revert to a childhood favorite. I almost did a little dance in Dollar Tree when I found it in the basket beneath the tootsie roll and key lime flavors.
So today I'm sporting my new chapstick (under my fall lip stick color) and I think it's put a little pep in my step. Doesn't take much... ;-) Oh yes and it's Friday!
Lastly, this morn I asked Kj to take a quick picture of me for my passport. He tried his best to give me the same service I would have received at the local CVS or dmv. No "1,2,3", no "Smmiilllee", no "say cheese" just CLICK... then "Girl ain't nothing wrong with that picture..." After some whining on my part and some protesting on his, he took 2 more...hehehe I luv him to pieces, but for the life of me if we go on this cruise and end up ship wrecked on an island and my passport is the only thing that washes back onto the Florida shore as proof that we were even on the boat, do I (does he) really want any of these to be who they come searching for???
I set the self-timer when I got to work and just took another one. Plus my hair had dried, so it had more volume and you know I love big hair. ;-)
Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!
So today I'm sporting my new chapstick (under my fall lip stick color) and I think it's put a little pep in my step. Doesn't take much... ;-) Oh yes and it's Friday!
Lastly, this morn I asked Kj to take a quick picture of me for my passport. He tried his best to give me the same service I would have received at the local CVS or dmv. No "1,2,3", no "Smmiilllee", no "say cheese" just CLICK... then "Girl ain't nothing wrong with that picture..." After some whining on my part and some protesting on his, he took 2 more...hehehe I luv him to pieces, but for the life of me if we go on this cruise and end up ship wrecked on an island and my passport is the only thing that washes back onto the Florida shore as proof that we were even on the boat, do I (does he) really want any of these to be who they come searching for???
I set the self-timer when I got to work and just took another one. Plus my hair had dried, so it had more volume and you know I love big hair. ;-)
Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
I think I'm offended...
Earlier this week we came home from work, and this was kindly left on our door:
What?! No one told me that this week was lawn critique week!!! LOL! Seriously, we know that our little crunchy patches of grass aren't doing so hot at the moment, but I'd also like to point out that hellllooooo, it's Autumn, and in almost every state but this one, there's some evidence of that. Rustling orange tree leaves, cool air, dead grass... you get my point. I don't know if palm tree leaves even change color and just how are we even suppose to make grass grow in sand???? Can I get some real dirt please?!?!?
This made me feel like someone had found a picture of us and circled with a red marker all the areas that "need improvement". Creative criticism my bootie! And we don't need someone to point out to us that yes, our neighbors on both sides have traded their souls to the sod devil for luscious kelly green grass in the MIDDLE OF OCTOBER. sheesh.
So Mr. Lawn Critique Man, yes, we are very well aware that our grass is going thru some issues, but leave us alone! We're just fine with the grass being greener on the other side.
Happy Thursday ALL!
:-D
What?! No one told me that this week was lawn critique week!!! LOL! Seriously, we know that our little crunchy patches of grass aren't doing so hot at the moment, but I'd also like to point out that hellllooooo, it's Autumn, and in almost every state but this one, there's some evidence of that. Rustling orange tree leaves, cool air, dead grass... you get my point. I don't know if palm tree leaves even change color and just how are we even suppose to make grass grow in sand???? Can I get some real dirt please?!?!?
This made me feel like someone had found a picture of us and circled with a red marker all the areas that "need improvement". Creative criticism my bootie! And we don't need someone to point out to us that yes, our neighbors on both sides have traded their souls to the sod devil for luscious kelly green grass in the MIDDLE OF OCTOBER. sheesh.
So Mr. Lawn Critique Man, yes, we are very well aware that our grass is going thru some issues, but leave us alone! We're just fine with the grass being greener on the other side.
Happy Thursday ALL!
:-D
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Wednesday Smiles
1) One of my closest friends posted this Butter bean this morn. I'm still in awe that one of my girl's is growing a human...
2) I've decided not to complain about work anymore. I'm a firm believer in: If you can change it do, and if you can change it and don't then don't drive everyone insane with your incessant whining. I love that we have the "power" to pull ourselves out of miserable situations and I'll have to keep you posted on mine, but only the positive actions that I'm taking to alleviate the misery... ;-)
3) This FL weather will allow the neighborhood kids to wear their halloween costumes without big bulky coats to cover up the cuteness... I guess that's a + in the FL's not sooooo bad category.
4) I haven't been late to church or work this week. The church one is the one I'm most proud of (20 min early for Sunday school, 10 min early for Teacher's meeting and Evening service, and 5 min early for Sisters' Bible study last nite...). Whooo-hooo for me!
5)I've discovered these Nature's Own crunchy granola bars and I must say that they've been a fabulous new breakfast option.
6) I love Publix. Have you ever heard of smoked paprika??? Well, I hadn't, but Rachel Ray required it and Publix delivered!
7) Tonight we're steaming crab legs for dinner. Thanks a million Cindy and Lisa for my fryer/steamer (that my husband unpacked and thus threw the directions away telling me that I could just look them up on line, but ha-ha, I found the directions in a drawer last week so now I can actually figure out how to steam things...)!
8) Recorded this special about Beyoncé last night and as much as I loooovvveeee her and am somewhat envious of her "I can't believe you can have a body like that" body, I was so thankful to be me, in my house, on my couch, with my eye-rolling husband (he doesn't quite understand my B. fixation). God's given me the life he wants me to have and I'm enjoying it. I'm working on the body thing... kind of.....
9) Deep breaths are an amazing calming agent.
10) Thank you Lord that it's Wednesday!
2) I've decided not to complain about work anymore. I'm a firm believer in: If you can change it do, and if you can change it and don't then don't drive everyone insane with your incessant whining. I love that we have the "power" to pull ourselves out of miserable situations and I'll have to keep you posted on mine, but only the positive actions that I'm taking to alleviate the misery... ;-)
3) This FL weather will allow the neighborhood kids to wear their halloween costumes without big bulky coats to cover up the cuteness... I guess that's a + in the FL's not sooooo bad category.
4) I haven't been late to church or work this week. The church one is the one I'm most proud of (20 min early for Sunday school, 10 min early for Teacher's meeting and Evening service, and 5 min early for Sisters' Bible study last nite...). Whooo-hooo for me!
5)I've discovered these Nature's Own crunchy granola bars and I must say that they've been a fabulous new breakfast option.
6) I love Publix. Have you ever heard of smoked paprika??? Well, I hadn't, but Rachel Ray required it and Publix delivered!
7) Tonight we're steaming crab legs for dinner. Thanks a million Cindy and Lisa for my fryer/steamer (that my husband unpacked and thus threw the directions away telling me that I could just look them up on line, but ha-ha, I found the directions in a drawer last week so now I can actually figure out how to steam things...)!
8) Recorded this special about Beyoncé last night and as much as I loooovvveeee her and am somewhat envious of her "I can't believe you can have a body like that" body, I was so thankful to be me, in my house, on my couch, with my eye-rolling husband (he doesn't quite understand my B. fixation). God's given me the life he wants me to have and I'm enjoying it. I'm working on the body thing... kind of.....
9) Deep breaths are an amazing calming agent.
10) Thank you Lord that it's Wednesday!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Yep, I'm Quirky....
So as I was blog hopping this morn, checking in on a few of my favorites and I ran across the latest confessions going around.
5 Weird Things About Me. Although not tagged, I thought it would be fun to play along. A good Friday post I think...
Here goes:
1) When I was around 11 we were on a church trip in which we stopped at a Waffle House. I could have promised up and down that I smelled marshmellows (which I despise) and from then until I was in highschool, I was convinced that Waffle House put marshmellows in their batter and I would not eat there. The thought of that memory makes my stomach churn...
2) When I was little, I hated my knees (thought they were ugly and would cry if mom came near me with shorts), didn't like the way jeans felt (so mom bought me every color of sweatpants known to man), and the stitching in socks bothered my feet (so I wore them inside-out). Admittedly, I was a funny looking kid.
3) I have always hated the thought of losing teeth. Didn't like when the baby ones "fell" out and I'm petrified of the adult ones being knocked out in some random freak accident (like me tripping and hitting my mouth on the curb...)
4) I have no problem eating or drinking "old" stuff. I'll leave a cup out for a day or more (Liz no comment) and probably drink the rest of the contents before I put it in the dishwasher. This is probably more gross than weird...
5) When I'm concentrating on something I have a tendency to squish my lips up to my nose. It's not cute. It probably looks like I'm smelling my upper lip, but I"M NOT! Kj's taken to calling me Jason Terry (he plays basketball for the Mavericks), so I'm trying to be more conscious of when I do it... (apparently to no avail as I'm doing it now...)
Gotta love me! No really, ya gotta...
hehehe
Happy Friday! Tricey, Colleen, Tasha... you know the deal. Hit us up with some weirdness!
5 Weird Things About Me. Although not tagged, I thought it would be fun to play along. A good Friday post I think...
Here goes:
1) When I was around 11 we were on a church trip in which we stopped at a Waffle House. I could have promised up and down that I smelled marshmellows (which I despise) and from then until I was in highschool, I was convinced that Waffle House put marshmellows in their batter and I would not eat there. The thought of that memory makes my stomach churn...
2) When I was little, I hated my knees (thought they were ugly and would cry if mom came near me with shorts), didn't like the way jeans felt (so mom bought me every color of sweatpants known to man), and the stitching in socks bothered my feet (so I wore them inside-out). Admittedly, I was a funny looking kid.
3) I have always hated the thought of losing teeth. Didn't like when the baby ones "fell" out and I'm petrified of the adult ones being knocked out in some random freak accident (like me tripping and hitting my mouth on the curb...)
4) I have no problem eating or drinking "old" stuff. I'll leave a cup out for a day or more (Liz no comment) and probably drink the rest of the contents before I put it in the dishwasher. This is probably more gross than weird...
5) When I'm concentrating on something I have a tendency to squish my lips up to my nose. It's not cute. It probably looks like I'm smelling my upper lip, but I"M NOT! Kj's taken to calling me Jason Terry (he plays basketball for the Mavericks), so I'm trying to be more conscious of when I do it... (apparently to no avail as I'm doing it now...)
Gotta love me! No really, ya gotta...
hehehe
Happy Friday! Tricey, Colleen, Tasha... you know the deal. Hit us up with some weirdness!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
I fibbed...
this is really the last thing I'm going to post today:
This link:
Grey's Anatomy Blog
is WONDERFUL! I'm completely out of my funk now. Just read it!
If you're a Grey's watcher you're going to llllllooooovvvveeee it. It's written by the writers of the show so it has the same tone. AB-FAB!
Colleen, even though you're not a watcher (b/c of all the surprise hospital moments of grossness - have I ever told you that I love this tender quality in you? You're sooo my Colein!!!), I think you'd like to read the blog b/c it really is a commentary to the social aspects of it all minus the surprise hospital grossness. Let me know what you think.
And to the rest of you who watch.... Whatever, I already know that you're going to love it, book-mark it, and check it incessantly like I do....
hehehehe
This link:
Grey's Anatomy Blog
is WONDERFUL! I'm completely out of my funk now. Just read it!
If you're a Grey's watcher you're going to llllllooooovvvveeee it. It's written by the writers of the show so it has the same tone. AB-FAB!
Colleen, even though you're not a watcher (b/c of all the surprise hospital moments of grossness - have I ever told you that I love this tender quality in you? You're sooo my Colein!!!), I think you'd like to read the blog b/c it really is a commentary to the social aspects of it all minus the surprise hospital grossness. Let me know what you think.
And to the rest of you who watch.... Whatever, I already know that you're going to love it, book-mark it, and check it incessantly like I do....
hehehehe
Ahhh Haaaa! Here's the silver lining to my day...
Not-To-Do List
LOL! I found this on a blog I frequent yesterday and I thought I'd post the link. I'm suchhh a procrastinator! I like to tell people that I'm late b/c my internal clock is off, but I haven't really come up with a witty response as to why I procrastinate... I'm open for suggestions...
Anywho, I'm probably guilty of a million things on this list.
I admit it... I'm not perfect. ;-)
Andddddd I found my John Legend cd!!! Whoo-hooo!!!! That man can sing! I do believe I'm pulling myself out of a funk right before your very eyes! hehehe
Oh and last thing, then I'll stop editing this post and let it be: Grey's Anatomy tonite! Really Addison, you couldn't have just drowned your sorrow in the hotel room by yourself??? You had to call McSteamy???? Sigh.
:-) THAT'S IT! I'm done posting for the day. I can't lose my little miserable job until I figure out my alternatives. hehehehe
lots of lovin!
LOL! I found this on a blog I frequent yesterday and I thought I'd post the link. I'm suchhh a procrastinator! I like to tell people that I'm late b/c my internal clock is off, but I haven't really come up with a witty response as to why I procrastinate... I'm open for suggestions...
Anywho, I'm probably guilty of a million things on this list.
I admit it... I'm not perfect. ;-)
Andddddd I found my John Legend cd!!! Whoo-hooo!!!! That man can sing! I do believe I'm pulling myself out of a funk right before your very eyes! hehehe
Oh and last thing, then I'll stop editing this post and let it be: Grey's Anatomy tonite! Really Addison, you couldn't have just drowned your sorrow in the hotel room by yourself??? You had to call McSteamy???? Sigh.
:-) THAT'S IT! I'm done posting for the day. I can't lose my little miserable job until I figure out my alternatives. hehehehe
lots of lovin!
10 on Thursday???
A few of my fellow bloggers do 10 on Tuesday (which I admit flows better off the tongue), but I'm always late, so here's my 10 on Thursday.
1. I've been having a tough time at work. Last Friday they fired my friend/super.supervisor (she was my supervisior's supervisor) and I'm begining to remember (like i ever forgot) why I hate "corporate" america and miss being my own "boss".
My new dept. head is not a good man. I think because I spend 8hrs here my physique is being affected in a negative way.
2. I've decided that I don't take being-told-what-to-do, well.
3. I really need to finish up some of the projects around the house. Seriously most of them are 98% finished. That last little 2% is starting to drive me crazy. ;-)
4. I should have tried to de-lintify (like that?) the black shirt that I have on today. Seriously, unkempt isn't something I do well. My theory is that no matter what I feel like on the inside, I should present a half-way put together front. hehehe
5. In theory I told myself that I wouldn't get on the internet while at work, but who was I kidding. This IS my sanity.
6. I think God's in the midst of doing some serious work on me. I haven't felt like my "normal" self lately and I can only determine that I'm undergoing some "construction" I'm anxious to see how I evolve...
7. Big yea - FL offers driving school ON-LINE! Really! So earlier this week I completed one section and fell asleep and my loving husband finished my course for me. This is probably not how they wanted it done, so shhhhh, don't tell. ;-)
8. There's a Seafood Festival going on in a neighboring city that I'm really excited about. Food and art vendors! YEA! Most of the art will probably be "beachy" (think peach and seafoam, starfish and boats), but hey a girl's gotta get her kicks wherever she can find them!
9. Kj and I have seperate weekend plans (he's headed to visit some friends in town from philly and I had precommitted myself to go to a ladies day outing with another sister from church...). I'm planning on doing some serious cleaning and finishing the projects mentioned in #3. Plus I've recorded most of the shows I watch and I'm going to use Saturday to get caught up on them. I may try my hand at some gardening, or making some curtains, plus I've got a few paintings I want to do, and a shower curtain to spruce up... Yep, I've got plans!
10. Trying to end on a postive note: Rachel Ray and I have been kicking some dinner butt! We've had Margerita Pizza-dillas, Leeky Chicken, Spagetti al Ceci (with chickpeas), and Canadian Benny's. All have been extremely successful and I'll be passing those recipes on to those interested (I heard you Tericka, I heard you! hehehe).
Happy Thursday All.
I promise that the next 10 on Thursday won't be as whiny! I guess it's kind of unfair to use my blog as therapy, but you all are an awesome group and I think you'll let me wallow this time without too much reprimanding. ;-)
Miss you my girls!
1. I've been having a tough time at work. Last Friday they fired my friend/super.supervisor (she was my supervisior's supervisor) and I'm begining to remember (like i ever forgot) why I hate "corporate" america and miss being my own "boss".
My new dept. head is not a good man. I think because I spend 8hrs here my physique is being affected in a negative way.
2. I've decided that I don't take being-told-what-to-do, well.
3. I really need to finish up some of the projects around the house. Seriously most of them are 98% finished. That last little 2% is starting to drive me crazy. ;-)
4. I should have tried to de-lintify (like that?) the black shirt that I have on today. Seriously, unkempt isn't something I do well. My theory is that no matter what I feel like on the inside, I should present a half-way put together front. hehehe
5. In theory I told myself that I wouldn't get on the internet while at work, but who was I kidding. This IS my sanity.
6. I think God's in the midst of doing some serious work on me. I haven't felt like my "normal" self lately and I can only determine that I'm undergoing some "construction" I'm anxious to see how I evolve...
7. Big yea - FL offers driving school ON-LINE! Really! So earlier this week I completed one section and fell asleep and my loving husband finished my course for me. This is probably not how they wanted it done, so shhhhh, don't tell. ;-)
8. There's a Seafood Festival going on in a neighboring city that I'm really excited about. Food and art vendors! YEA! Most of the art will probably be "beachy" (think peach and seafoam, starfish and boats), but hey a girl's gotta get her kicks wherever she can find them!
9. Kj and I have seperate weekend plans (he's headed to visit some friends in town from philly and I had precommitted myself to go to a ladies day outing with another sister from church...). I'm planning on doing some serious cleaning and finishing the projects mentioned in #3. Plus I've recorded most of the shows I watch and I'm going to use Saturday to get caught up on them. I may try my hand at some gardening, or making some curtains, plus I've got a few paintings I want to do, and a shower curtain to spruce up... Yep, I've got plans!
10. Trying to end on a postive note: Rachel Ray and I have been kicking some dinner butt! We've had Margerita Pizza-dillas, Leeky Chicken, Spagetti al Ceci (with chickpeas), and Canadian Benny's. All have been extremely successful and I'll be passing those recipes on to those interested (I heard you Tericka, I heard you! hehehe).
Happy Thursday All.
I promise that the next 10 on Thursday won't be as whiny! I guess it's kind of unfair to use my blog as therapy, but you all are an awesome group and I think you'll let me wallow this time without too much reprimanding. ;-)
Miss you my girls!
Friday, September 29, 2006
Gourmet? hehehe
Alright, so we've had 2 successful nights with Rachel Ray! Seriously, I love that cookbook! The pizza-dilla on Wednesday nite got raving reviews (in fact kj ate up what was suppose to be his lunch for the next day) so we gave it an A+. Last nite I made Leeky Chicken with Couscous. I've never used leeks (had to look up on-line what part we were actually suppose to be eating... the stem... if you ever get in the same situation) and I've heard of couscous but don't think that I've ever had it. I gave the recipe a strong B, but KJ gave it an A and finished off my plate. I love couscous (kind of reminds me of grits...), but I don't think that I'd seasoned the chicken well enough. Don't blame Rachel, I take full responsibility for that. ;-)
Here's our A+ dinner (and so help me if all of you who came out of the woodworks for Kj's bbq chicken don't so much as type a yum for my little creation, I WILL find you... hehehe)
In other news: It's getting cool enough for me to wear this:
Yea! Only thing is that I didn't actually wear that shirt in particular b.c it was wayyyy too tight on my arms. I like to think that it's my muscles that caused that shirt to be tossed in the give away pile, but I digress. Anyway, out come the long sleeved shirts! I believe there's hope for FL yet.
Lastly, this is a little lesson I would like to pass on: This morn as I was rushing out the door, I realized that I hadn't put on any perfume (I love perfume... I think I got the smell good trait from my mom and dad... seriously, we're all junkies), so instead of running back to the bathroom I grabbed the clean linen room spray off the counter (A wonderful house smell if you're looking for something. Smells like clean laundry... one of my favorite "life" scents) and gave myself a couple of sprays. Yep, didn't think that all the way thru. I love the smell, but heeeelllloooo, one spritz leaves a whole room smelling good for atleast an hour, so you can only imagine how potent it is! So I'm pretty sure that I'll have given myself a headache before lunch, but the upside is that anyone within 5ft of me is sure to think I got trapped in the dryer for a couple of hours and I can think of worst smells...
:-)
Happy Friday!
lots of lovin!
Here's our A+ dinner (and so help me if all of you who came out of the woodworks for Kj's bbq chicken don't so much as type a yum for my little creation, I WILL find you... hehehe)
In other news: It's getting cool enough for me to wear this:
Yea! Only thing is that I didn't actually wear that shirt in particular b.c it was wayyyy too tight on my arms. I like to think that it's my muscles that caused that shirt to be tossed in the give away pile, but I digress. Anyway, out come the long sleeved shirts! I believe there's hope for FL yet.
Lastly, this is a little lesson I would like to pass on: This morn as I was rushing out the door, I realized that I hadn't put on any perfume (I love perfume... I think I got the smell good trait from my mom and dad... seriously, we're all junkies), so instead of running back to the bathroom I grabbed the clean linen room spray off the counter (A wonderful house smell if you're looking for something. Smells like clean laundry... one of my favorite "life" scents) and gave myself a couple of sprays. Yep, didn't think that all the way thru. I love the smell, but heeeelllloooo, one spritz leaves a whole room smelling good for atleast an hour, so you can only imagine how potent it is! So I'm pretty sure that I'll have given myself a headache before lunch, but the upside is that anyone within 5ft of me is sure to think I got trapped in the dryer for a couple of hours and I can think of worst smells...
:-)
Happy Friday!
lots of lovin!
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
So much to tell!
Okay, so I've been on a little bloggin hiatus and now I've got several random things to tell to bring everyone up to speed.
This past weekend Trice, Colleen, Liz and myself decided to meet up for some seriously needed Girl Time. Talk about a wonderful weekend! I talked myself into a sore throat and laughed off 5 pounds (hopefully ;-) )! Husbands and boyfriends are great, don't get me wrong, but there's no replacing the dynamic you have with your girls, ya know? I think we needed to reassure each other that life is really good and that in the rough spots, we're not alone and that we're not crazy in action or deed (like the boys try to make us seem). Hehehe, and if we are crazy, then we've got company b/c we each would have said or done something similar in life's situations. We really just bummed around Memphis (the murder capital of the world my husband told me over, and over, and over again) and I'm proud to report that we had a fantastic time and none of us fell prevy to the city's murder statistics. ;-) It probably helped that we were snug in the hotel by 9. Funny how I can remember just getting started for a night out at 11pm with each of them, when we were in school... yep, we're old foggies now and loving it!
Here's a montage of pics from the weekend:
On Monday KJ and I went to our nephew and neice's first football game. D., playing football and T., cheering. Talk about hilarious. T., is soooo much like her momma and has all this girl-energy. She shook her hips with the best of them, and I'm not sure if she's the head cheerleader, but if she's not, someone may want to let her know. ;-) Regardless she asked for a V-I-C-T-O-R-Y better than any little girl out there, but hey, I admit I'm a little biased. ;-)
We were all a little surprised when D. said he wanted to play tackle football. Seriously, he's nine and I didn't even think you should be allowed to hurl your body at another person until you had more bone densisty... but what do I know. :-) Anywho, when he signed up he had a wall of family support behind him! I don't know if he knew that his mom and uncle would be connected to his hip on the side-line, but... hehehe that poor little man! Everytime I looked up to take a pic KJ was in his ear: "stay low", "run fast", "hit 'em back", etc. At one point the actual team coach was trying to tell D. something, but he was watching his mom and uncle over the coache's shoulder for his "real" instructions. Hehehe. Seriously, I think I must go to the games not only for support, but to take pictures and hold KJ and his sister down to the bleachers. ;-) Oh, I've got my moments too: At one point this little boy from the other team (#84) grabbed D around the neck and wouldn't let go, so I instinctively yelled "#84 get off of him! Get off of him! He doesn't even have the ball!" I'm sure D. was throughly embarrassed, and KJ had to remind me that #84 was someone's child and they might come looking for me after the game. Whatever (said with lips tooted up to the side)! So D's team lost (28 to 0), but they played hard. I just hope he'll stick with it. At first it looked a little skeptical, but after he sacked this little boy for the first time, he got up with a whole 'nother strut in his walk. ;-) I'll keep you posted.
Here's the pic. montage from the game. As you can see, G. was his usual comical self. He told us that next year he's going to play football and wear one of those costumes (to which KJ quickly said "Boy, that's a uniform, don't call it a costume!!!")Ahhh...my family...
Lastly, I must commend my husband on this:
When we got home from all of our weekend excursions, there was a present for me that said "to my wife... for being my wife"
Yep, he's sweet like that. So, I'm on a mission to cook every recipe in this book. We're broading our taste buds... wish me luck. ;-) Tonite: Inside-out Pizza-dilla Margeritas. Man I love Rachel Ray!
Happy Wednesday! I pray all is well on your end!
Lots of lovin!
This past weekend Trice, Colleen, Liz and myself decided to meet up for some seriously needed Girl Time. Talk about a wonderful weekend! I talked myself into a sore throat and laughed off 5 pounds (hopefully ;-) )! Husbands and boyfriends are great, don't get me wrong, but there's no replacing the dynamic you have with your girls, ya know? I think we needed to reassure each other that life is really good and that in the rough spots, we're not alone and that we're not crazy in action or deed (like the boys try to make us seem). Hehehe, and if we are crazy, then we've got company b/c we each would have said or done something similar in life's situations. We really just bummed around Memphis (the murder capital of the world my husband told me over, and over, and over again) and I'm proud to report that we had a fantastic time and none of us fell prevy to the city's murder statistics. ;-) It probably helped that we were snug in the hotel by 9. Funny how I can remember just getting started for a night out at 11pm with each of them, when we were in school... yep, we're old foggies now and loving it!
Here's a montage of pics from the weekend:
On Monday KJ and I went to our nephew and neice's first football game. D., playing football and T., cheering. Talk about hilarious. T., is soooo much like her momma and has all this girl-energy. She shook her hips with the best of them, and I'm not sure if she's the head cheerleader, but if she's not, someone may want to let her know. ;-) Regardless she asked for a V-I-C-T-O-R-Y better than any little girl out there, but hey, I admit I'm a little biased. ;-)
We were all a little surprised when D. said he wanted to play tackle football. Seriously, he's nine and I didn't even think you should be allowed to hurl your body at another person until you had more bone densisty... but what do I know. :-) Anywho, when he signed up he had a wall of family support behind him! I don't know if he knew that his mom and uncle would be connected to his hip on the side-line, but... hehehe that poor little man! Everytime I looked up to take a pic KJ was in his ear: "stay low", "run fast", "hit 'em back", etc. At one point the actual team coach was trying to tell D. something, but he was watching his mom and uncle over the coache's shoulder for his "real" instructions. Hehehe. Seriously, I think I must go to the games not only for support, but to take pictures and hold KJ and his sister down to the bleachers. ;-) Oh, I've got my moments too: At one point this little boy from the other team (#84) grabbed D around the neck and wouldn't let go, so I instinctively yelled "#84 get off of him! Get off of him! He doesn't even have the ball!" I'm sure D. was throughly embarrassed, and KJ had to remind me that #84 was someone's child and they might come looking for me after the game. Whatever (said with lips tooted up to the side)! So D's team lost (28 to 0), but they played hard. I just hope he'll stick with it. At first it looked a little skeptical, but after he sacked this little boy for the first time, he got up with a whole 'nother strut in his walk. ;-) I'll keep you posted.
Here's the pic. montage from the game. As you can see, G. was his usual comical self. He told us that next year he's going to play football and wear one of those costumes (to which KJ quickly said "Boy, that's a uniform, don't call it a costume!!!")Ahhh...my family...
Lastly, I must commend my husband on this:
When we got home from all of our weekend excursions, there was a present for me that said "to my wife... for being my wife"
Yep, he's sweet like that. So, I'm on a mission to cook every recipe in this book. We're broading our taste buds... wish me luck. ;-) Tonite: Inside-out Pizza-dilla Margeritas. Man I love Rachel Ray!
Happy Wednesday! I pray all is well on your end!
Lots of lovin!
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Monopoly by candlelight...
sounds romantic doesn't it?
Taaaa-heee! Not when you're playing with Hannibal himself!
Let me back up to the beginning: KJ had to chauffeur me around b/c my car was in the shop, so after my dentist appt (no cavities for roz!!!) we got home earlier than I'm used to. Well, the power was out and Lord only knows how long our whole neighborhood had been in the dark. So we thought we'd drive into the neighboring city to go see a movie, but when we got to the end of the street, those lights were on so we figured it wouldn't be long before they got to our subdivision. Sooooo, we did the unthinkable...we went to Walmart to walk around until we felt like our power would be back on. (the most country thing in the world, i know, i know, shame!!!)
Anywho, after about an hour we headed home. Still no power. So out came the Monopoly board and the candles. Ooooo, I was soooo kicking his butt in the beginning. I owned several good places like Park Place (the dark blue) and New York (the orange corner by Free Parking), and out of nowhere... this man not only owned more property, but had put hotels on most of them (making me mortgage off my 2 or 3 houses in the process)! Yep, it was all downhill from there. And with $10 and a few properties, I landed on some crappy spot that required a $1000+ rent... I just let go. My light of hope had slowly been dying so I just let it go. Let me just add that my husband is NOT a gracious winner and that it took all I had not to set that board ablaze with our "romantic" candlelight. Seriously. ;-)
I took pictures, but after telling the story I'm glad I left my camera a home. Some accidents are blessings in disguise ya know... I think seeing those pictures now might make me vow off Monopoly for a while... it was just such a brutal massacre
:-D... (9.26.06 - I'm over the pain now, here's a pic I like to call the Monopoly Massacre. ;-) )
So, here is a pic of my favorite stamps (my favorite before these were the peppers collection) to add some color to this post. It's the Gee's Bend quilt collection (I had a professor in college OBSESSED with quilts. He used to give us our assignment and go in his office to bid on ebay for the rest of the period... I wonder whatever happened to Professor Furr???? He would love these stamps.)
Happy Tuesday all!
Taaaa-heee! Not when you're playing with Hannibal himself!
Let me back up to the beginning: KJ had to chauffeur me around b/c my car was in the shop, so after my dentist appt (no cavities for roz!!!) we got home earlier than I'm used to. Well, the power was out and Lord only knows how long our whole neighborhood had been in the dark. So we thought we'd drive into the neighboring city to go see a movie, but when we got to the end of the street, those lights were on so we figured it wouldn't be long before they got to our subdivision. Sooooo, we did the unthinkable...we went to Walmart to walk around until we felt like our power would be back on. (the most country thing in the world, i know, i know, shame!!!)
Anywho, after about an hour we headed home. Still no power. So out came the Monopoly board and the candles. Ooooo, I was soooo kicking his butt in the beginning. I owned several good places like Park Place (the dark blue) and New York (the orange corner by Free Parking), and out of nowhere... this man not only owned more property, but had put hotels on most of them (making me mortgage off my 2 or 3 houses in the process)! Yep, it was all downhill from there. And with $10 and a few properties, I landed on some crappy spot that required a $1000+ rent... I just let go. My light of hope had slowly been dying so I just let it go. Let me just add that my husband is NOT a gracious winner and that it took all I had not to set that board ablaze with our "romantic" candlelight. Seriously. ;-)
I took pictures, but after telling the story I'm glad I left my camera a home. Some accidents are blessings in disguise ya know... I think seeing those pictures now might make me vow off Monopoly for a while... it was just such a brutal massacre
:-D... (9.26.06 - I'm over the pain now, here's a pic I like to call the Monopoly Massacre. ;-) )
So, here is a pic of my favorite stamps (my favorite before these were the peppers collection) to add some color to this post. It's the Gee's Bend quilt collection (I had a professor in college OBSESSED with quilts. He used to give us our assignment and go in his office to bid on ebay for the rest of the period... I wonder whatever happened to Professor Furr???? He would love these stamps.)
Happy Tuesday all!
Monday, September 18, 2006
What I'm watching
Whooo-hoooo! It's premier week for tv which means I can let go of my mindless, uninspiring tv (seriously, I've seen the Design Star finale on HGTV a million times) and pick back up on my sit on the couch and laugh hysterically or cry quietly (so that kj won't bust in and say, "Girl it's JUST a tv show!") quality tv shows!!!! YEA!!!!!
Here's what I'll be watching: (In order of new shows to premier)
America's Next Top Model: I think it's hilarious how complex the modeling industry is. Plus those girls never cease to put on a good show in the name of glitter and sequins.
Grey's Anatomy: Seriously, need I say anything. I think the whole world is hooked by now! Liz, how ya doin with those season 2 DVDs???
One Tree Hill: Yes, it's a teenage/highschool drama, but it's soooo good. Those kids have some real grown up stuff going on...
Girl Friends: Okay, we all saw how Joan had gone plum over the edge in the season finalle, I'm anxious to see how it's all going to play out... And did you all notice Toni missing from the photo on that site... hummm.....
So if you're not busy on any of these nites, then watch with me and let's discuss via blog. hehehe
Happy Monday!
Here's what I'll be watching: (In order of new shows to premier)
America's Next Top Model: I think it's hilarious how complex the modeling industry is. Plus those girls never cease to put on a good show in the name of glitter and sequins.
Grey's Anatomy: Seriously, need I say anything. I think the whole world is hooked by now! Liz, how ya doin with those season 2 DVDs???
One Tree Hill: Yes, it's a teenage/highschool drama, but it's soooo good. Those kids have some real grown up stuff going on...
Girl Friends: Okay, we all saw how Joan had gone plum over the edge in the season finalle, I'm anxious to see how it's all going to play out... And did you all notice Toni missing from the photo on that site... hummm.....
So if you're not busy on any of these nites, then watch with me and let's discuss via blog. hehehe
Happy Monday!
Friday, September 15, 2006
No longer...
displaced. In college I did a painting called Displaced (inspired by where I was in life and the Azure Ray song that I still love). The painting is still one of my favorites to this day, but as I was driving into work this morning I realized how at peace I am with where I am in life at this very moment.
I've got a wonderful husband with whom I can be candid with and him with me and still laugh. Our relationship is no-holds-bar. We love good and hard and each day I'm reminded how God plopped the only man who could make this "life thing" better, right down in my path.
My family are all in good places. My parents are able to do as they please and have the joys of an "empty nest". My sister is almost 21 and I think still a little overwhelmed by taking life by the horns, but she knows she's got us and I can tell that makes a difference. I've even done better with keeping in touch with extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmother (a future project here)), and it feels good to just talk and check in to say love you. We have grown up conversations and I'm glad that we've all been able to do great things and not great things to share as learning advice for one another.
My core circle of friends, the ones who have seen me cry, scream, laugh til I almost pee in my pants, are all wonderful women. And I do mean superbly wonderful! For the most part, we hit life's landmarks (slowed down metabolism, career highs and lows, husband/boyfriend wows and non-wows) all around the same time. It's nice to have that everpresent support system.
My church family back home still keeps in touch and claims to miss me ;-), which selfishly makes me feel like I've made a difference and left my mark (to return to it at some later point Lord willing).
My current church fam is growing. We're a small group, but for the most part very persistent in keeping God's love visible and tangible. I'll start teaching Sunday school in two weeks and I'm proud to say that the kids still come hug me after service even when I don't have candy to give. ;-)
I've come a long way in my career. I've gone from too little pay and too little respect to decent pay and being able to command the respect that I know I deserve. It's nice to be able to speak up for yourself professionally and let pep know, "this is what I do and I'm good at it dog-gone-it!"
I'm no longer displaced. In fact, I never was. I've always been right where God needed and wanted me to be. I guess I'm just really appreciating that now. It's comforting to know that on such a mysterious journey, my road map and tour guide are ever present, even when I slight using them as I should... (I'm working on this aspect daily)
Strangely, I started this long train of thought yesterday. Inspired by the local love-bug swarm. Really. They're bugs, and apparently very in season b/c when you walk outside they're EVERYWHERE. Funny thing is that they are always in pairs (granted that they're mating, doing the nasty, getting busy, but when you take that knowledge away it's less gross and kind of sweet). When I found out that they don't bite then I'm all the more intrigued to watch them for a moment. They're always with another love-bug (even on my car grill when I get home and noticed that I've killed the love) and I think I'm in a love-bug state of life. We're never alone, God's always there, but it's also nice to realize that I'm not displaced, and that I'm paired up with just the right people... always.
Happy Love-Bug Friday!
I've got a wonderful husband with whom I can be candid with and him with me and still laugh. Our relationship is no-holds-bar. We love good and hard and each day I'm reminded how God plopped the only man who could make this "life thing" better, right down in my path.
My family are all in good places. My parents are able to do as they please and have the joys of an "empty nest". My sister is almost 21 and I think still a little overwhelmed by taking life by the horns, but she knows she's got us and I can tell that makes a difference. I've even done better with keeping in touch with extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmother (a future project here)), and it feels good to just talk and check in to say love you. We have grown up conversations and I'm glad that we've all been able to do great things and not great things to share as learning advice for one another.
My core circle of friends, the ones who have seen me cry, scream, laugh til I almost pee in my pants, are all wonderful women. And I do mean superbly wonderful! For the most part, we hit life's landmarks (slowed down metabolism, career highs and lows, husband/boyfriend wows and non-wows) all around the same time. It's nice to have that everpresent support system.
My church family back home still keeps in touch and claims to miss me ;-), which selfishly makes me feel like I've made a difference and left my mark (to return to it at some later point Lord willing).
My current church fam is growing. We're a small group, but for the most part very persistent in keeping God's love visible and tangible. I'll start teaching Sunday school in two weeks and I'm proud to say that the kids still come hug me after service even when I don't have candy to give. ;-)
I've come a long way in my career. I've gone from too little pay and too little respect to decent pay and being able to command the respect that I know I deserve. It's nice to be able to speak up for yourself professionally and let pep know, "this is what I do and I'm good at it dog-gone-it!"
I'm no longer displaced. In fact, I never was. I've always been right where God needed and wanted me to be. I guess I'm just really appreciating that now. It's comforting to know that on such a mysterious journey, my road map and tour guide are ever present, even when I slight using them as I should... (I'm working on this aspect daily)
Strangely, I started this long train of thought yesterday. Inspired by the local love-bug swarm. Really. They're bugs, and apparently very in season b/c when you walk outside they're EVERYWHERE. Funny thing is that they are always in pairs (granted that they're mating, doing the nasty, getting busy, but when you take that knowledge away it's less gross and kind of sweet). When I found out that they don't bite then I'm all the more intrigued to watch them for a moment. They're always with another love-bug (even on my car grill when I get home and noticed that I've killed the love) and I think I'm in a love-bug state of life. We're never alone, God's always there, but it's also nice to realize that I'm not displaced, and that I'm paired up with just the right people... always.
Happy Love-Bug Friday!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Borrowed Subject...
On Tuesdays, several of the blogs I check do their Ten on Tuesdays (just a random list of things on your mind) and on Wednesdays, Tasha does her inspirational list, sooooo....
I've come up with today's post as a combo from their subject matter and I'm calling it....
My Smile Moments (a better title pending)
1. I woke up at 1am to finish some freelance stuff and KJ had plugged the internet cord back into my computer! (This is a smile moment b/c even though he's showed me how to unhook the playstation and rehook the router, unplug the cable, and discombobulate the thingy-majiggy, I can NEVER get my internet to work after all of the rewiring...sadly, I'm not that tech savvy)
2. I've got a good bit of freelance work coming in so even though I'm scrambling at random hours to knock it out, I really enjoy having that extra $ to knock out some debt. ;-)
3. It's been rainy and cool here for the past couple of days. I'm on a mission to find some high heel galoshes and a bell umbrella.
4. My sister called to ask my opinion on something the other day. Those moments make me think that I'm not soooo bad at this big sister thing. ;-)
5. I've got what I believe to be the beginning of a cavity (no smile for this), but this threat has enabled me to fight the sweet tooth more than any weight issue ever has. (Dentist appt. on Monday)
6. My Liz now drives to work around the same time that I do, so we're able to talk most mornings. This has done WONDERS for my psyche.
7. Always makes me smile that My Mom and I are FRIENDS and I talk to her too on most morning drives to work (no worries, I use my ear piece). I remember a time when I was around 14 when I promised myself that I was not going to be a mean mom like mine and that I would raise my children differently. I'm sooo thankful that's not the case and that God saw fit to allow me to grow out of my foolishness. I've already noted several Mom techniques that I'm going to use on future lil minis.
8. Work is going tons better. God's working on me and the new head of my department and I'm not feeling near as hostile.
:-D
9. Today has been declared Peanut Butter and Jelly day at work, so with Strawberry preserve in hand, I'm soooo excited about noon. Doesn't it make you smile?!?! The thought of PB smooshed with jelly and a cold glass of Dairy Ease milk (hello, I'm finally respecting my lactose intolerance) with a side of Jalepeno chips. sigh. must be my inner child rejoicing... ;-)
10. Yesterday a little mini schnauzer ran up to me. I thought it was lost, but then it ran off. Well, it came back and I decided to go to a house across the street to see if it was their dog. It was, he thanked me, and the lil puppy dog went home wet (it was raining), but safe. So, most of you know that I've given up on my ploy to adopt an inside dog, being that KJ has "put his foot down" and said that any pet we have will stay outside. I've decided that now's not the time because we would love a pet differently (me like it's a human and him like it's an animal). Here's the smile moment, I've decided that after we have a lil mini or two then I'll get back to my mission. I'm thinking that it will be harder for him to say no to 2 or 3 sets of big brown eyes then it is to just my one. So smile... there may just be a puppy on the horizon yet. (Or, mom and dad, a home for Spence, since he's taken to running away lately... hummm....) ;-)
11. I almost forgot; iTunes has been doing some great Free Downloads for the past couple of weeks (check on Tuesdays) and I've been able to get some wonderful songs from artists that I've never even heard of. Gotta love expanding your musical boundaries!
Happy Wednesday ALL!
I've come up with today's post as a combo from their subject matter and I'm calling it....
My Smile Moments (a better title pending)
1. I woke up at 1am to finish some freelance stuff and KJ had plugged the internet cord back into my computer! (This is a smile moment b/c even though he's showed me how to unhook the playstation and rehook the router, unplug the cable, and discombobulate the thingy-majiggy, I can NEVER get my internet to work after all of the rewiring...sadly, I'm not that tech savvy)
2. I've got a good bit of freelance work coming in so even though I'm scrambling at random hours to knock it out, I really enjoy having that extra $ to knock out some debt. ;-)
3. It's been rainy and cool here for the past couple of days. I'm on a mission to find some high heel galoshes and a bell umbrella.
4. My sister called to ask my opinion on something the other day. Those moments make me think that I'm not soooo bad at this big sister thing. ;-)
5. I've got what I believe to be the beginning of a cavity (no smile for this), but this threat has enabled me to fight the sweet tooth more than any weight issue ever has. (Dentist appt. on Monday)
6. My Liz now drives to work around the same time that I do, so we're able to talk most mornings. This has done WONDERS for my psyche.
7. Always makes me smile that My Mom and I are FRIENDS and I talk to her too on most morning drives to work (no worries, I use my ear piece). I remember a time when I was around 14 when I promised myself that I was not going to be a mean mom like mine and that I would raise my children differently. I'm sooo thankful that's not the case and that God saw fit to allow me to grow out of my foolishness. I've already noted several Mom techniques that I'm going to use on future lil minis.
8. Work is going tons better. God's working on me and the new head of my department and I'm not feeling near as hostile.
:-D
9. Today has been declared Peanut Butter and Jelly day at work, so with Strawberry preserve in hand, I'm soooo excited about noon. Doesn't it make you smile?!?! The thought of PB smooshed with jelly and a cold glass of Dairy Ease milk (hello, I'm finally respecting my lactose intolerance) with a side of Jalepeno chips. sigh. must be my inner child rejoicing... ;-)
10. Yesterday a little mini schnauzer ran up to me. I thought it was lost, but then it ran off. Well, it came back and I decided to go to a house across the street to see if it was their dog. It was, he thanked me, and the lil puppy dog went home wet (it was raining), but safe. So, most of you know that I've given up on my ploy to adopt an inside dog, being that KJ has "put his foot down" and said that any pet we have will stay outside. I've decided that now's not the time because we would love a pet differently (me like it's a human and him like it's an animal). Here's the smile moment, I've decided that after we have a lil mini or two then I'll get back to my mission. I'm thinking that it will be harder for him to say no to 2 or 3 sets of big brown eyes then it is to just my one. So smile... there may just be a puppy on the horizon yet. (Or, mom and dad, a home for Spence, since he's taken to running away lately... hummm....) ;-)
11. I almost forgot; iTunes has been doing some great Free Downloads for the past couple of weeks (check on Tuesdays) and I've been able to get some wonderful songs from artists that I've never even heard of. Gotta love expanding your musical boundaries!
Happy Wednesday ALL!
Monday, September 11, 2006
Hey... it's Monday!
Okay so there's about a million things that this post will touch on. That's just what I get for waiting so long between posts. Plus I'm feeling a little chatty today so I'll brief you on everything that's been going on. I'll back it up from today.
Monday: I can't believe that it's been 5 years since our country was attacked. 5 years. I read an article in People that kept up with some of the widows who gave birth to their children shortly after 9/11 and their stories are both heart retching and inspiring. If interested, you can read their stories here
I remember how important God was to everyone on that day. I hate that some feelings and lessons go numb after time, that everyone kind of forgets how important it is to help/love/be kind to random strangers. To show compassion. I think this day is a reminder.
Sunday: Finished watching all of Season 2 of Grey's Anatomy and did some freelance work. Was suppose to go to bed early, but I think saying that is a jinx in itself (why do the "simple" things take way longer than expected??!?!). It was an exhausting weekend so I was drained anyway, but oh well. The bright spot is that I'm all ready and rearing for Season 3 of Grey to start. I love that show! Anytime you can watch the same episode more than once and bawl like the first time you saw it... sigh, Denny oh Denny...sniffle... need I say more? New season starts next Thursday 9.21 at 8:00 cst. (Colleen, I'd tell you to watch and get hooked, the story line is awesome, but it is a show taking place in a hospital and occasionally they'll throw a beating heart inside an open chest cavity on the screen, and I know how you hate that... we'll just fill you in on all the good stuff. ;-) )
Saturday: Our original church (old church just sounds so finished... like we no longer see them from time to time, so I prefer original) before we moved further away and found a church family closer to home, hosted their first Ladies' Day program. It was a HUGE success. A talented sister wrote a 3 person skit and I was Miss Pauline, a free-spirited woman who was taking advantage of God's grace and mercy. Juanita really did a fantastic job with the play, she wrote and acted a part. Sabrina made her role look like she had been a snooty, prejudging, condescending woman all her life (and she's far from that). I on the other hand... well, let's just say acting will never be my day job. My southern drawl kept fading in and out, but I didn't forget any of my lines! They asked us to do an encore and unfortunately, the southern accent didn't redeem itself. ;-) Sorry, you will not be able to catch our performance on local stations or satellite cable, just know that I enjoyed myself immensely!
Friday: After play rehearsal, I thought it would be fun if KJ and I went over to the mall and had a "cheap date". I really wanted to play Skee Ball and Air Hockey and I'd been talking smack all day. Upon arriving at the arcade and getting $5 worth of tokens, I realized that we have the MOST bootleg arcade in the world! Everything was taped up with signs reading "Out of Order" and the games that weren't taped up, were wet from the leaking ceiling. KJ must have prayed hard to eliminate the humiliation I was ready to lay down. So we've vowed off all "mall" arcades and decided to only do Dave and Busters (which I've never been to, but hear about it's glory from random pep, so I'm up for it).
I guess that's about it for the weekend. How is it that time speeds up as soon as Friday evening hits? Weekends just go by so fast...
Now to go wayyyyy back.
Here are a few pics from our trip to Miami. If you know my Aunt, you know she's a wonderful hostess and she kept us busy. We never made it to her hot spot Mangoes, but we had a great time and were able to see Miami in all its rainy goodness!
One of Aunt Bettie's after work spots "the River"
Our traveling buddies, Rance and Shea
Me, not doing any of the jetty no-nos
Aunt Bettie and I in the water
Uncle Jim watching us "play" on the jetty
Shaq's House
My KJ tuning up to serenade me with sweet, sweet music. ;-) {no he does not play the guitar, but look at how studdly he is, I'm definitely a groupie!}
Hope you all are doing well and having a wonderful Monday!
Monday: I can't believe that it's been 5 years since our country was attacked. 5 years. I read an article in People that kept up with some of the widows who gave birth to their children shortly after 9/11 and their stories are both heart retching and inspiring. If interested, you can read their stories here
I remember how important God was to everyone on that day. I hate that some feelings and lessons go numb after time, that everyone kind of forgets how important it is to help/love/be kind to random strangers. To show compassion. I think this day is a reminder.
Sunday: Finished watching all of Season 2 of Grey's Anatomy and did some freelance work. Was suppose to go to bed early, but I think saying that is a jinx in itself (why do the "simple" things take way longer than expected??!?!). It was an exhausting weekend so I was drained anyway, but oh well. The bright spot is that I'm all ready and rearing for Season 3 of Grey to start. I love that show! Anytime you can watch the same episode more than once and bawl like the first time you saw it... sigh, Denny oh Denny...sniffle... need I say more? New season starts next Thursday 9.21 at 8:00 cst. (Colleen, I'd tell you to watch and get hooked, the story line is awesome, but it is a show taking place in a hospital and occasionally they'll throw a beating heart inside an open chest cavity on the screen, and I know how you hate that... we'll just fill you in on all the good stuff. ;-) )
Saturday: Our original church (old church just sounds so finished... like we no longer see them from time to time, so I prefer original) before we moved further away and found a church family closer to home, hosted their first Ladies' Day program. It was a HUGE success. A talented sister wrote a 3 person skit and I was Miss Pauline, a free-spirited woman who was taking advantage of God's grace and mercy. Juanita really did a fantastic job with the play, she wrote and acted a part. Sabrina made her role look like she had been a snooty, prejudging, condescending woman all her life (and she's far from that). I on the other hand... well, let's just say acting will never be my day job. My southern drawl kept fading in and out, but I didn't forget any of my lines! They asked us to do an encore and unfortunately, the southern accent didn't redeem itself. ;-) Sorry, you will not be able to catch our performance on local stations or satellite cable, just know that I enjoyed myself immensely!
Friday: After play rehearsal, I thought it would be fun if KJ and I went over to the mall and had a "cheap date". I really wanted to play Skee Ball and Air Hockey and I'd been talking smack all day. Upon arriving at the arcade and getting $5 worth of tokens, I realized that we have the MOST bootleg arcade in the world! Everything was taped up with signs reading "Out of Order" and the games that weren't taped up, were wet from the leaking ceiling. KJ must have prayed hard to eliminate the humiliation I was ready to lay down. So we've vowed off all "mall" arcades and decided to only do Dave and Busters (which I've never been to, but hear about it's glory from random pep, so I'm up for it).
I guess that's about it for the weekend. How is it that time speeds up as soon as Friday evening hits? Weekends just go by so fast...
Now to go wayyyyy back.
Here are a few pics from our trip to Miami. If you know my Aunt, you know she's a wonderful hostess and she kept us busy. We never made it to her hot spot Mangoes, but we had a great time and were able to see Miami in all its rainy goodness!
One of Aunt Bettie's after work spots "the River"
Our traveling buddies, Rance and Shea
Me, not doing any of the jetty no-nos
Aunt Bettie and I in the water
Uncle Jim watching us "play" on the jetty
Shaq's House
My KJ tuning up to serenade me with sweet, sweet music. ;-) {no he does not play the guitar, but look at how studdly he is, I'm definitely a groupie!}
Hope you all are doing well and having a wonderful Monday!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
I wasn't quick enough...
to post a new post, so I've been tagged by Tricey.
1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? I'd have 2 homes (how greedy is that?) 1 in Alabama and 1 in Seattle, WA ( i know I'd love the constant chilled rainy days...)
2. What's your favorite article of clothing? I've got some terrycloth capri pants that I just may have to be buried in.
3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? Hummm. Kj's got strong hands and a soothing voice. Love them both.
4. What's the last CD that you bought? I went crazy on iTunes. Last phase was the Red Hot Chili Peppers (I'm so random)
5. Where's your favorite place to be? Snuggling on the couch in comfy clothes.
6. Where is your least favorite place to be? The first 5 min of aerobics when my mind's telling me I'm not going to make it. ;-)
7. What's your favorite place to be massaged? Shoulders
8. Strong in mind or strong in body? I'd like to think both.
9. What time do you wake up in the morning? Depends. If I've got work to finish up, 4 but on average 6:07, 6:17. 6:27...gotta get those last 2 minutes
10. What is your favorite kitchen appliance? My electric chopper! Liz, that thing did wonders for my veggie pizza.
11. What makes you really angry? Rudeness
12. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? I've vowed to be able to play the piano by the time I have my first child...
13. Favorite color? This changes constantly, but I think brown is a consistent fav.
14. Which do you prefer...sports car or SUV? SUV, most sports cars are sticks and I can't drive them. Plus pep tend to hit me and I need as much metal framing around me as I can get. ;-)
15. Do you believe in an afterlife? Most definitely.
16. Favorite children's book? Super Fudge, or anything by Judy Blume. I remember loving the feeling of laughing out loud during quiet reading in class. ( I just couldn't help myself)
17. What is your favorite season? WINTER... think we'll get snow in FL this year???
18. What is your least favorite household chore? Folding clothes. I think it dries my hands out.
19. If you could have one super power, what would it be? I'd beam up people I wanted to see or talk to or beam myself to them. My power would be beaming... what a nice thought.
20. If you have a tattoo, what is it? Yep. An 18th bday gift from my dear Colein. My name in Japanese
21. Can you juggle? No more than one ball at a time, but I guess that's just called tossing...
22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? Humm... Sabrina Glenn. 4th grade best friend from when we lived overseas. I don't think I even got a chance to tell her bye.
23. What's your favorite day? Thursday, can't explain it... just love me some Thursday
24. What's in the trunk of your car? A gazillion juvenille products to donate to the church daycare back home.
25. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? Sushi please. I'm on a health kick.
Happy Thursday all! And don't fret, I'll post pics from our Miami weekend next post. ;-)
Oh yeah-
Because Trice tagged almost all of my bloggin friends, I tag a new blog friend...Tasha! Sorry girl, there goes your days of lurking! ;-) I'm checking your blog daily.
1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? I'd have 2 homes (how greedy is that?) 1 in Alabama and 1 in Seattle, WA ( i know I'd love the constant chilled rainy days...)
2. What's your favorite article of clothing? I've got some terrycloth capri pants that I just may have to be buried in.
3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex? Hummm. Kj's got strong hands and a soothing voice. Love them both.
4. What's the last CD that you bought? I went crazy on iTunes. Last phase was the Red Hot Chili Peppers (I'm so random)
5. Where's your favorite place to be? Snuggling on the couch in comfy clothes.
6. Where is your least favorite place to be? The first 5 min of aerobics when my mind's telling me I'm not going to make it. ;-)
7. What's your favorite place to be massaged? Shoulders
8. Strong in mind or strong in body? I'd like to think both.
9. What time do you wake up in the morning? Depends. If I've got work to finish up, 4 but on average 6:07, 6:17. 6:27...gotta get those last 2 minutes
10. What is your favorite kitchen appliance? My electric chopper! Liz, that thing did wonders for my veggie pizza.
11. What makes you really angry? Rudeness
12. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? I've vowed to be able to play the piano by the time I have my first child...
13. Favorite color? This changes constantly, but I think brown is a consistent fav.
14. Which do you prefer...sports car or SUV? SUV, most sports cars are sticks and I can't drive them. Plus pep tend to hit me and I need as much metal framing around me as I can get. ;-)
15. Do you believe in an afterlife? Most definitely.
16. Favorite children's book? Super Fudge, or anything by Judy Blume. I remember loving the feeling of laughing out loud during quiet reading in class. ( I just couldn't help myself)
17. What is your favorite season? WINTER... think we'll get snow in FL this year???
18. What is your least favorite household chore? Folding clothes. I think it dries my hands out.
19. If you could have one super power, what would it be? I'd beam up people I wanted to see or talk to or beam myself to them. My power would be beaming... what a nice thought.
20. If you have a tattoo, what is it? Yep. An 18th bday gift from my dear Colein. My name in Japanese
21. Can you juggle? No more than one ball at a time, but I guess that's just called tossing...
22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to? Humm... Sabrina Glenn. 4th grade best friend from when we lived overseas. I don't think I even got a chance to tell her bye.
23. What's your favorite day? Thursday, can't explain it... just love me some Thursday
24. What's in the trunk of your car? A gazillion juvenille products to donate to the church daycare back home.
25. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger? Sushi please. I'm on a health kick.
Happy Thursday all! And don't fret, I'll post pics from our Miami weekend next post. ;-)
Oh yeah-
Because Trice tagged almost all of my bloggin friends, I tag a new blog friend...Tasha! Sorry girl, there goes your days of lurking! ;-) I'm checking your blog daily.
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