I Think I'm Dying

and it's all Betty's fault!  She told me maybe I need to step up my exercising "a notch" to see if that would help me lose more weight.

I did...and I'm dying!

Oh well, you know what they say...

Saturday Six - Episode 94

We're slowly approaching the 100th edition of the "Saturday Six." Can you believe it's been this long?

Before this week's questions, it's time to recognize the first person to play last week. According to the rules, to be considered "first to play," you must be the first one to either answer questions in the comment or post the link to the specific entry in which you've answered the questions. The first one to do that, for the second week in a row, was Babs, of "
">Independent Single Professional Female in the Buckle of the Bible Belt. YEE-Haa!!." Congratulations, Babs!

Here are this week's "Saturday Six" questions. Either answer the questions in a comment here, or put the answers in an entry on your journal...but either way, leave a link to your journal so that everyone else can visit! To be counted as "first to play," you must be the first player to either answer the questions in a comment or to provide a complete link to the specific entry in your journal in which you answer the questions. A link to your journal in general cannot count. Enjoy!

1. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?  Well since I work in a hospital ER I usually get visited.  However, I will say the last person I personally visited was my friend’s mother who was dying of cancer 1 ½ years ago.

2. How many jobs have you held in your life? How many of those were part of your chosen career field?  Oh my…12!  I never realized it was that many!!  5 in my current profession.

3. Of those, how many did you leave voluntarily?  All of them, with the exception of #12 of which I am still employed.

4. Take this quiz (if you haven't already!): What animal were you in a past life? (Thanks to RedSneakz!)

You Were A Jaguar

 A shapeshifter that understands the patterns of chaos.
You are powerful and move without fear in dark places.

5. What animal were you expecting you'd be?  A cat.

6. Time to pull this tactic again: Your turn to come up with a Reader's Choice Question. What question would you like to see asked in a future edition of "The Saturday Six?" (Don't answer it...just provide the question.)  Hey…I already submitted one!  How about “What were you doing 1 year ago this month, and are you more or less satisfied with your life today?”

Twenty Year Anniversary of Challenger Explosion

Where were you?  Do you remember?

I had just left a Republican rally at the University of North Texas (which I was attending) in Denton, TX.   George H W Bush was campaigning for Dick Army.  Got in my car and turned the radio on...OMG!  Shock.  Disbelief.

Hurried home, turned on the TV.  Called everyone I knew.  Went to work at Sears and wandered over to the TV department whenever I got a break.  It was all everyone was talking about for days and weeks. 

Now it is 20years later.  Shall we bow our heads for a moment of silence and prayer for everything these brave souls risked, and the dedication that they gave their lives so that ours might be improved.

(Pictures obtained from FoxNews.com)

Time Machine

I'm stealing from ROBIN today. 

15 years ago...

I was living in Fort Worth, Texas working for attorney Dwain Dent.

Married to my ex…not so very happy.

Taking classes and working on being admitted to nursing school at TCU.

10 years ago...

I was living in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  I had just separated from my ex.

Anxious, but feeling freer than I had in a long time.

Not understanding why a friend of 20+ years would choose to side with your ex over you about your impending divorce.  I vaguely remember a conversation about going to hell.

Working as a floor nurse at OU Medical Center (Presbyterian Tower) since graduating from nursing school at OU in May 95.

Hannah banana was 3yrs old.

5 years ago...

Living in Moore, Oklahoma with my wonderful husband David of 3yrs, Hannah 8yrs old, and our not quite 1yr old, Caleb Marc.

Happier than I had ever been in my life.

Working at Midwest City Medical Center since Oct 98 in the ER.

Decided that we should adopt Lizbe/Bee.

3 years ago...

Still living in Moore, Oklahoma and working at Midwest City Medical Center.

All above still applies, except the kiddos getting older.

1 year ago...

Just moved to AZ from Sumter, SC (shudder).

Still happily married to David.

Hadn’t worked in 7months and determined to change that.  Applying for my AZ nursing license.

Hannah going back & forth between here and OK for 9week interval visits with her dad.  Hating that!

Yesterday...

I got off work at 7:15am, came home, ate breakfast and hit the hay.

Got up about 4:30pm…went “oh my gosh!”

Had my butt glued to the computer, as usual.

Trying like hell to stick to my Jenny Craig diet and getting discouraged at the scale NOT moving (at least very much).

Watched Lord of War with my hubby.

Today...

Thinking that Jenny Craig may NOT be for me, looking at the Atkins web site that worked for me last year when I lost 12lbs only to have gained 8 of it back since we moved to AZ.

Took a nap & missed my Jenny Craig appointment.

Ate a Chili’s hamburger minus the bun and had a side salad.

Glued my butt to the computer, as usual.

Kissed my wonderful husband and Caleb.  Called Hannah and told her I can’t wait until she comes home next week.

Tomorrow...

I will sleep in some and then go to work the 7pm shift, hoping to make a difference.

I will try and have the ambition and dedication to exercise.

I will thank God for the wonderful family he has blessed me with, and pray for those less fortunate.

 

50 Things You Might Not Know (and not care too)

50 things you might not know about me -- erase my answers and put in your own, then repost in your own journal, and paste a link at ROBIN’S.  Make sure you tag 3 people to join in. Post their links & let them know they've been tagged.... HAVE FUN!!

1. What is your middle name?  DeLana

2. What size is your bed?  Queen, and it works!

3. What are you listening to? Law & Order SVU.

4. What are the last two digits in your phone number? 66

5.  What was the last thing you ate?  Chili’s Peppercorn Hamburger minus the bun and a side salad.

6.  Last person you hugged? My husband, then Caleb.

7.  How is the weather right now? Nice and cool, 51.

8.  Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My MIA daughter, Hannah.

9.  The first thing you notice about the opposite sex?  Eyes…windows to the soul.

10.  Do you have a bf/gf/spouse/sig other? Spouse

12.  Do you drink? Occasionally

13.  Ever get so drunk you don't remember the entire night? No

14.  Hair color?  Brown w/additives

15.  Eye color?  Green

16.  Fav baseball team? Diamondbacks, I guess since I live in AZ now.  Don’t really do baseball.

17.  Fav animal? ?

18.  Favorite season? Spring/Fall

19.  Ever cried for no reason? I’m female, that goes w/o saying.

20.  Last movie you watched? Lord of War last night on DVD.  Too political.

29.  What book are you reading? Nothing at the moment, but I did just buy two new ones to add to my collection of unread books.

30.  Piercings? Yes...ears, double-pierced.  Belly button.

31.  Favorite movie? Hmmmmmmm…Harry met Sally

32.  Favorite college team? Texas!

33.  What are you doing right now? Watching TV.

34.  Any pets? Nope!

35.  Dog or cat? Cat.

36.  Favorite flower? Just about anything that lives for more than 1 day.

37.  Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to? Of course, I used to be a kid you know.

38.  Have you ever loved someone? Absolutely.

39.  Who would you like to see right now? A lot of people.

40.  Are you still friends with your ex's? Are you kidding?!  That is why they're ex’s!!

41.  Have you ever fired a gun? Nope.

42.  Do you like to travel by plane? One word…claustrophobia.

43.  Right or left handed? Rightie

44.  If you could be with someone right now, who would it be? My husband.

45.  How many pillows do you sleep with? Two.

46.  Are you missing someone? Yes, very much so…Hannah.

47.  Do you have atattoo? Yep, about five.  Tribal on left big toe and ankle, Ying/Yang on my right hip with David & my names intertwined; Chinese symbol for “wife” on same right hip, Japanese symbol for “beautiful” on back of neck, another one unmentionable.

48.  Do you watch cartoons on Saturday morning? Nothing good on anymore.

49.  Are you hiding something from someone? Nope.

50.  Do you play an instrument? Used to play the piano by force, now I just kinda hunt & peck.

I tag:  whoever else wants to play!

 

Robin's 5'er 1/27/06

GO PLAY AT ROBIN'S!!

 

Hi guys!!! 

It's Friday and it is time for what I call "THE 5'er!"

If you want to play all you do is cut and paste these questions into your journal. (there is no deadline as to when you can do "The 5'er) When you have answered them come back and leave a link in my comment section.  On the following Friday I will have a new set of questions! Have fun!

This weeks theme is...CONDIMENTS!  Why? Um...I have no idea..sounded fun.  lol

LET'S PLAY!!!

1.  Do you snag extra condiments to take home when you eat at a fast food joint?  Um…..not really.  Usually just enough for what we need.  Sometimes we have extra ketchup packages.

2.  What is the one condiment you could not live without?  Hot sauce.

 3. Miracle Whip or Mayonaise?   Mayonaise.

 4.       What is your idea of the perfect hot dog?  Mustard, dill pickles, cheese.  Oh yeah, I agree with Robin, corndogs are the best, but you gotta have mustard.  Hey…where is Ted’s?

 5.       Take a picture of some "stolen" condiments in your house and post it.  (If you can't take a pic...take inventrory of what you have and tell me about it.) I know sometimes they aren't actually "stolen" they just give you a lot and maybe you save them in your fridge for another time.  About the only thing I have is some extra straws & ketchup.  Maybe napkins.  I usually toss what is leftover.  I know…we live in the land of plenty and we are wasteful.  I hope no kid in Africa is starving because I threw some ketchup away!

 

Maps for Mexican Immigrants

Call me crazy...but does anyone else see a problem with this?

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AP) -- A Mexican government commission said Tuesday it will distribute at least 70,000 maps showing highways, rescue beacons and water tanks in the Arizona desert to curb the death toll among illegal border crossers.

The National Human Rights Commission, a government-financed agency with independent powers, denied the maps -- similar to a comic-style guide booklet Mexico distributed last year -- would encourage illegal immigration.

Officials said the maps would help guide those in trouble to rescue beacons and areas with cell phone reception. The maps will also show the distance a person can walk in the desert in a single day. (Watch the debate over making the maps public -- 2:00)

"We are not trying in any way to encourage or promote migration," said Mauricio Farah, one of the commission's national inspectors. "The only thing we are trying to do is warn them of the risks they face and where to get water, so they don't die."

Russ Knocke, a spokesman for the U.S. Homeland Security Department, questioned whether the maps would keep those crossing the border safer.

"It is not helpful for anyone, no matter how well intended they might be, to produce road maps that lead aliens into the desolate and dangerous areas along the border, and potentially invite criminal activity, human exploitation and personal risk," he said.

Some advocates of greater immigration control were irritated by the map announcement.

"What's next? Are they going to buy them bus tickets to Chicago?" said Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington-based think tank. "It's clearly a bad thing for Mexico to be encouraging illegal immigration."

Krissy's Monday Morning Question (On Monday!)

It's Monday! Time for the Monday Morning Question; let's all remember to keep John and Krissy in our prayers this week. Big week for them.

Question: What was the last thing you bought from a door to door salesman? (kids selling things count)

Answer either here in the comment section or in your journal and leave a link over at Betty's.

Thanks!

MY ANSWER:  I don't know if this counts technically, but David bought some cookie dough from a co-worker for her daughter's school fundraiser.  There is a strick no-soliciting policy in our neighborhood so nobody knocking on our door.

Krissy's Monday Morning Question (Yes...it's Friday)

Post your answers over at Betty's!

Good morning all; Its Monday! Some of us have the day off; some don't (I do).

Here's the Monday morning question (its a silly one, but I'm in a silly mood):

Multiple choice:

Four teams left:

Steelers

Broncos

Panthers

Seahawks

Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? Or, do you care?

Either answer in your journal and link back here or answer in the comment section below.

My answer:  Well, since I cant have the Colts, Patriots, or Green Bay, then I will say SEAHAWKS, no PANTHERS.  Either one

Saturday Six - Episode 92

I am making an effort to post these questions earlier in the day. Four thirty in the afternoon is better than almost midnight Sunday morning, right?

For those who'd like to join in on the fun, playing is simple: you can either answer the questions in this journal or you can answer them in your own blog and leave a link. It is strongly recommended that you answer the journals in your blog and post the link...since several of the people who are playing have relocated away from AOL, it's important that everyone knows where your new (or temporary) blogging homes are, so if you don't mind, leave a first name and your journal's link, just so we can find you easier!

But before the questions, it's time to recognize the first person to play last week. According to the rules, to be considered "first to play," you must be the first one to either answer questions in the comment or post the link to the specific entry in which you've answered the questions. The first one to do that was Betty, of "Of mini-paws and menopause." Congratulations, Betty!

Here are this week's "Saturday Six" questions. Either answer the questions in a comment here, or put the answers in an entry on your journal...but either way, leave a link to your journal so that everyone else can visit! To be counted as "first to play," you must be the first player to either answer the questions in a comment or to provide a complete link to the specific entry in your journal in which you answer the questions. A link to your journal in general cannot count. Enjoy!

1. Do you generally tend to be early, late or right on time? RIGHT on time.

2. Did you belong to any clubs in high school? If so, which did you value the most?  I was in the French club my junior year of HS, but I decided that wasn’t for me.  I was in “Pom” for three years and and “officer” my senior year.  I loved it!  Made HS much more fun and I felt “involved” in almost everything.

3. Where was your favorite place to hang out when you were in high school?  I hung out mostly with other members of the Pom squad and officers.  Occasionally we would “drag Broadway” or have some other fun activities. How often were you there and were you usually with friends or alone?  Usually with friends, with the exception of my sophomore year of which I was grounded…a lot.

4. Take this quiz (if you haven't already!): What chess piece are you? (Thanks to Charles.)

An Outer Black Pawn
You scored 1 Power-Finesse, 2 Leader-Follower, 1 Unique-Ordinary, and 1 Offense-Defense!

You are a good soldier, the man the Man counts on. Unfortunately, he may or may not care for your well being, and so he will put you out just protect his interests. This you do without question because you are a team player. Bad news for you, because your team, the black team, tends to have to be more defensive in nature, and sometimes has to make hard choices or sacrifices. Guess who just volunteered?  Very interesting!

5. When is the last time you played a board game and what game did you play? Did you win?  Ha ha…Chutes & Ladders with Caleb.  I think he won.

6. You're called to serve on a jury. Would you rather sit on a capital murder case, a personal injury case, a wrongful death suit or a drunk driving case, and why?  Capital murder…I love criminal law!  This is funny considering my 5years of legal experience was spent working for personal injury/workers comp/medical malpractice attorneys.

Robin's 5'er 1/13/06

   

Hi guys!!!

It's Friday and it is time for what I call "THE 5'er!"

If you want to play all you do is cut and paste these questions into your journal. (there is no deadline as to when you can do "The 5'er) When you have answered them come back and leave a link in my comment section.  On the following Friday I will post your links and a new set of questions! Have fun!

 This weeks theme is...Birthday's! My birthday is just around the corner and those who know me well know I LOVE my birthday...everything about it.

LET'S PLAY!!! oh...and Happy Birthday to Robin!!!

 

1.  How many candles will be on your next birthday cake?  Robin’s crazy…there I said it.  I just had a birthday and there were 42 candles on my cake, so you do the math.  I can’t believe it, what happened to 30? 

2. If you get a birthday cake do you prefer butter cream frosting or the whipped?  Butter cream!

3. What was the best birthday present you ever got? Well…one year I got a grandfather clock that I had always wanted.  Another year I got a Nissan Xterra.  This year I got a Land Rover Discovery.  So you pick!  No…I’ll pick.   See the answer to No. 5.

4.  Has anyone ever thrown a surprise birthday party for you?  If so did you know about it or were you really surprised. If not, would you like for someone to throw you one?  No, no one has ever thought to throw me a surprise birthday party to my knowledge that is.  And I don’t really like surprises or fusses about my birthday.  Makes me uncomfortable to be the center of attention.

5. If you could be any age on your next birthday and have that age stick how old would you want to be?  Like Robin, I’ll stick with 29.  I tell the story that is my real age anyways because Hannah was born on my 29th birthday and I thereby bequeath all future birthdays to her!

There ya go.... blow out those candles and get to answering!  And thanks to everyone who played last week. I try to get around to all your journals and take a look-see at your answers! I get a real kick out of some of them!!

Did You Know?

(Whoops!  Meant to credit my friend Brenda who sent this to me in an email)

Andy Rooney
DID YOU KNOW? As you walk up the steps to the building which houses the U.S Supreme Court you can see near the top of the building a row of the world's law givers and each one is facing one in the middle who is facing forward with a full frontal view .. it is Moses and he is holding the Ten Commandments! 

DID YOU KNOW?
As you enter the Supreme Court courtroom, the two huge oak doors have the Ten Commandments engraved on each lower portion of each door.

DID YOU KNOW?
As you sit inside the courtroom, you can see the wall, right above where the Supreme Court judges sit, a display of the Ten Commandments!

DID YOU KNOW?
There are Bible verses etched in stone all over the Federal Buildings and Monuments in Washington D.C.

DID YOU KNOW?
James Madison, the fourth president, known as "The Father of Our Constitution" made the following statement:
"We have staked the whole of all our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self-government, upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God."

DID YOU KNOW?
Patrick Henry, that patriot and Founding Father of our country said:
"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not on religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ".

DID YOU KNOW?
Every session of Congress begins with a prayer by a paid preacher, whose salary has been paid by the taxpayer since 1777.

DID YOU KNOW?
Fifty-two of the 55 founders of the Constitution were members of the established orthodox churches in the colonies.

DID YOU KNOW?
Thomas Jefferson worried that the Courts would overstep their authority and instead of interpreting the law would begin making law an oligarchy
the rule of few over many.

DID YOU KNOW?
The very first Supreme Court Justice, John Jay, said:
"Americans should select and prefer Christians as their rulers."

How, then, have we gotten to the point that everything we have done for 220 years in this country is now suddenly wrong and unconstitutional?

Lets put it around the world and letthe world see and remember what this great country was built on. 

It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore, it is very hard to understand why there is such a mess about having the Ten Commandments on display or "In God We Trust" on our money and having God in the Pledge of Allegiance. Why don't we just tell the other 14% to Sit Down and SHUT UP!!!

Krissy's Monday Morning Question (okay...I know it isn't Monday anymore!)

Good Monday morning all!

Thanks to all who told us about their house last week.

Taking a little walk down memory lane to childhood today, here's the Monday morning question:

Question: Where was your favorite hiding place for hide'n'go seek when you played it as a child (or as an adult with your own kids)?

If you answer here, make sure you post your answers at Betty's too!

He he...we had a dirty clothes hamper in my bathroom that was absolutely huuuuuuge!  I would climb in and hide in back behind all the (yes) dirty clothes.  No one EVER found me and I never told...to this day!  I had forgotten all about it until you reminded me.  I'm trying to think if it's still there but no...Daddy has remodeled the downstairs bedroom and bathroom (which was mine) and it no longer exists.  Too bad!  Great place!

Movie Review: The Chronicles of Narnia

  Follows the exploits of the four Pevensie siblings--Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter--in World War II England who enter the world of Narnia through a magical wardrobe while playing a game of 'hide and seek' in the rural country home of an elderly professor. Once there, the children discover a charming, peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs, and giants that has become a world cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Under the guidance of a noble and mystical ruler, the lion Aslan, the children fight to overcome the White Witch's powerful hold over Narnia in a spectacular, climactic battle that will free Narnia from Jadis' icy spell forever.
Also Known As: One Hundred Year Winter Paravel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Production Status: Released Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation Running Time: 2 hrs. 12 min. Release Date: December 9th, 2005 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for battle sequences and frightening moments

A MUST SEE!  This movie is an excellent adaption of CS Lewis' book.  I recommend it for the whole family.  Word of caution for the little ones though, there are scary moments with ugly beasts and battle scenes.

 

And Finally...for those who thought they knew everything

Got this from my friend Tara

 

The liquid inside young coconuts
can be used as a substitute for
Blood plasma.

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.

Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes. 

You burn more calories sleeping
than you do watching television.

Oak trees do not produce acorns
until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.

The first product to have a bar code
was Wrigley's gum.

The King of Hearts is the only king
WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class. 

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.  (Since Venus is normally associated with women, what does this tell you!)

Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN!

The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.  So did the first "Marlboro Man". 

Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!

PEARLS MELT IN VINEGAR!

The three most valuable brand names on earth:  Marlboro, Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order. 

It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...
but, not downstairs.

A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.  (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!) 

Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first U.S. president whose name contains all  the letters from the word "criminal." 
The second ? 

William Jefferson Clinton
(Please don't tell me you're SURPRISED!?!!)

And the best for last.....
Turtles can breathe through their butts. (I know some people like that, don't YOU?)

Now you know everything...Of importance that is!

The Price of Children

Got this from my Mom. 

It's nice: The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family. Talk about sticker shock! That doesn't even touch college tuition.

But $160,140 isn't so bad if you break it down. It translates into:
* $741.38 a month, or
* $171.08 a week.
* That's a mere $24.24 a day!
* Just over a dollar an hour.

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Still, you might think the best financial advice is don't have children if you want to be "rich." Actually, it is just the opposite. What do you get for your $160,140?
* Naming rights. First, middle, and last!
* Glimpses of God every day.
* Giggles under the covers every night.
* More love than your heart can hold.
* Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs.
* Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies.
* A hand to hold, usually covered with jelly or chocolate.
* A partner for blowing bubbles, flying kites.
* Someone to laugh yourself silly with, no matter what the boss said or how your stocks performed that day.

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For $160,140, you never have to grow up. You get to:
* finger-paint,
* carve pumpkins,
* play hide-and-seek,
* catch lightning bugs, and
* never stop believing in Santa Claus.

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You have an excuse to:
* keep reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh,
* watching Saturday morning cartoons,
* going to Disney movies, and
* wishing on stars.
* You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.

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For $160,140, there is no greater bang for your buck. You get to be a hero just for:
* retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof,
* taking the training wheels off a bike,
* removing a splinter,
* filling a wading pool,
* coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless.

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You get a front row seat to history to witness the:
* first step,
* first word,
* first bra,
* first date, and
* first time behind the wheel.
*You get to be immortal.
*You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren and great grandchildren.
*You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match.
*In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there under God. You have all the power to heal a boo-boo,scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them >without limits, So one day they will, like you, love without counting the cost.

That is quite a deal for the price!!!!!!!

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Love and enjoy your children and grandchildren!!!!

And as long as I'm on a roll...

I know God promises not to give me more than I can handle.  
I just wish he didn't trust me so much. - Mother Teresa

God does not ask your ability..........only your availability.

A Quote worth passing on...

"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me"."

-- Erma Bombeck

What Is Your Inner Blood Type?

Your Inner Blood Type is Type A You seem cool and collected, though a bit shy.
You are highly driven and a perfectionist, but that's a side you keep to yourself.
Creative and artistic, you are a very unique person who doesn't quite fit in.
People accept you more than you realize, seeing you as trustworthy and loyal.

You are most compatible with: A and AB

Famous Type A's: Britney Spears and Hilter What's Your Inner Blood Type?

Well, that seems to hit the nail mostly on the head as I am A+, with the exception of being artistic and linked to the true crazies of the world...Britney Spears & Hitler.  Gee, thanks alot! 

Saturday Six - Episode 91

I've been battling a cold/sinus double whammy this week, but I'm taking a break from my peppermint tea for another edition of the Saturday Six.

For those who'd like to join in on the fun, playing is simple: you can either answer the questions in this journal or you can answer them in your own blog and leave a link. It is strongly recommended that you answer the journals in your blog and post the link...since several of the people who are playing have relocated away from AOL, it's important that everyone knows where your new (or temporary) blogging homes are, so if you don't mind, leave a first name and your journal's link, just so we can find you easier!

But before the questions, it's time to recognize the first person to play last week. According to the rules, to be considered "first to play," you must be the first one to either answer questions in the comment or post the link to the specific entry in which you've answered the questions. The first one to do that was Donna, of "My Country Life." Congratulations, Donna!

Here are this week's "Saturday Six" questions. Either answer the questions in a comment here, or put the answers in an entry on your journal...but either way, leave a link to your journal so that everyone else can visit! To be counted as "first to play," you must be the first player to either answer the questions in a comment or to provide a complete link to the specific entry in your journal in which you answer the questions. A link to your journal in general cannot count. Enjoy!

1. What is your most successful "home remedy" and how did you first hear about or discover it?  If I tell you this you have to promise not to tell my doctor husband…never mind, he knows anyways.  Hot steamy showers when you are all congested; vitamin C & B12 when you are sick and need extra energy; chicken soup for colds; gargling with salt water for sore throats, keeping warm when you have a fever; not getting too cold & wet so you won’t “catch” a cold, etc.  All these with the exception of the vitamin C & B12 were handed down to me from my Mom & Nanny.  David, of course, contributes very valuable knowledge and we have differing opinions about a couple of these.

2. Do you ever use substitutes for food ingredients, like sugar or salt substitutes? If so, which do you use?  I use Splenda instead of sugar and will occasionally use “Mrs Dash” or some other herbs instead of using too much salt.

3. How often do you go to a mall or shopping center just to window shop, with no intention of actually buying anything?  A lot…on the Internet that is.  If I’m going to the mall, I’m buying!

4. How often in those trips do you actually end up buying something anyway?  About half the time.

5. Take this quiz (if you haven't already!): What is your biggest social dysfunction? Your Social Dysfunction: Paranoid.  You show pervasive and unwarranted suspiciousness, and mistrust of others. You are overly sensitive and prone to jealousy.  REALLY?!!

6. What possession would you most like to have by the end of 2006 that you did without in 2005?  To own a house again.

What Drives You Crazy?

I found this over at Betty's "Of Mini-Paws and Menopause" and decided to play along.  Here are the rules as posted by her, but I'm so anti-social I'll just let anyone who wants play along and forget this tagging thingy...

These are the rules of the game: You must write a journal entry listing the 5 things that drive you CRAZY  ~ as well as the rules of the game... Then, you select five people to tag and link their names/blogs in your entry... Go to their journals and leave a comment informing them they have been tagged by you and to read your journal to see in what way they have been nailed...! Those five then MUST write an entry listing What drives them crazy and tag an additional five people... 

5.  Nails scratching on a chalkboard or cardboard box;

4.  Someone typing very loudly on the computer when I want my “quite/me” time;

3.  Too much noise anytime anywhere;

2.  Caleb Marc Brown saying “I’m hungry” fifteen times a day; and

1.  Hannah being at her Dad’s instead of here with me where she belongs!

My Anti-Social Behavior Addressed

So there to everyone who said or is thinking that I am being anti-social by not posting in my blog lately.  Truth be told, I am being anti-social.  I’ve gone in to hibernation mode…this is winter after all, even if Arizona doesn’t realize it (CMB is wearing shorts today with a balmy 79 outside).  I worked my behind off (too bad not literally) during the holiday season (including Christmas & New Year's Day) and have gone into shutdown mode.   I plan on picking up the pace and moving my butt from in front of this computer.  Gotta go with my #1 goal of losing weight and it ain’t gonna happen sitting here.  Ugh and double darn.

 

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas (oh aren’t I a rebel) and a Happy New Year!  Drop by often!

 

Blessings of peace and prosperity to you all!  De