Ok, I give up. Winter is going to arrive whether I like it or not (and trust me...I do not like it!). Flurries this morning have proven to me that not all prayers are answered. Or at least, not in the way I'd like them to be. lol
Anyhow, to wave the white flag and attempt to embrace winter, I've changed the background and header for this blog.
*sigh*
Have you noticed the countdown to Spring widget? LOL
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
My New Blog
As you know I've been Gluten-free since mid-July. I have tried many GF recipes and let me just say that a whole bunch of them are just plain awful!
Over the past couple of months I have begun to find some recipes that we as a family truly do like, and I wanted to share them with others.
There are only a few recipes on there so far. While I've made more, I want to include a photo with each posting, so you know for sure I've actually made this recipe.
Here's the link to the blog: Gloriously Gluten-Free
And here's the link where it explains in more detail why I started this new blog: Introduction
If you know of anyone who is GF, be sure to send them by! As a matter of fact, you don't even HAVE to eat GF to enjoy these recipes. Just rest assured that these recipes ARE good, and they have even passed inspection by the two picky eaters I live with. :)
Over the past couple of months I have begun to find some recipes that we as a family truly do like, and I wanted to share them with others.
There are only a few recipes on there so far. While I've made more, I want to include a photo with each posting, so you know for sure I've actually made this recipe.
Here's the link to the blog: Gloriously Gluten-Free
And here's the link where it explains in more detail why I started this new blog: Introduction
If you know of anyone who is GF, be sure to send them by! As a matter of fact, you don't even HAVE to eat GF to enjoy these recipes. Just rest assured that these recipes ARE good, and they have even passed inspection by the two picky eaters I live with. :)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hello, Dear Blog
Well hello there dear blog. I have to admit I had forgotten about you for a while. I missed you, I really did, but life got in the way and there never seemed to be enough time.
But I'm back now dear blog, and my plan is to make you more of a priority because you really can be therapeutic, as well as enjoyable.
So what's all been going on? Let's see if I can fill you in:
Ashley decided to not be on the college dance team any longer, and Chelsea decided to not be on the college equestrian team any longer. Both feel their classes are getting harder now that they are juniors and they want to allow more time for studying. I totally get that dear blog, but I have to admit that I do miss watching them entertain and/or compete. I've been watching them do that since they were in dance class at age 4. It tugs at my heart knowing that chapter has closed. At the same time I am so proud of them for wanting to work hard to achieve their goals.
Austin has really blossomed this past year. The shy introverted kid he has always been is opening up, and sometimes it shocks us. We hear that he is liked by all his teachers and can be pretty funny when with his friends. Even when at home, he'll start doing this slow-paced goofy dance when a good song comes on the radio. It cracks me up.
As you know dear blog, he was recently accepted into the National Honor Society and we thought we couldn't be more proud of him.
Then he came home the other day and said he had the lead in the school play. To say our jaws dropped is an understatement. He had told us he wasn't going to try out for the play. He didn't. The young man who had the lead quit the play for whatever reason and with only 3 weeks left until the play, the co-directors scrambled to find someone they thought could handle the challenge of learning over 110 lines in 3 short weeks. Austin was told he was their first choice. As he put it "Mom, they were like begging me. How could I say no to that?" What a good boy.
The rest of the kids in the play have been practicing for a month already, so most have their lines learned. I told Austin that if he ever wanted me to run lines with him, I'd be happy to do that. He really shot me down dear blog. His exact words were "Thanks, but K said she'd do it". K is his girlfriend. Okay then.
Fortunately for Austin, he is excellent when it comes to memorizing. Within 2 days he had the entire first scene memorized, and there are 5 scenes total. He doesn't seen frazzled by the challenge at all, and I have no doubt he'll do amazing!
There have been other things going on dear blog, such as getting my very first tattoo, trying new recipes, doctor visits, etc, etc. But I'll leave those for tomorrow.
It's been so good seeing you again dear blog. I promise to do my best to stop in daily, or every other day. Yea, I'd like that too.
Have a great day dear blog. Bye.
But I'm back now dear blog, and my plan is to make you more of a priority because you really can be therapeutic, as well as enjoyable.
So what's all been going on? Let's see if I can fill you in:
Ashley decided to not be on the college dance team any longer, and Chelsea decided to not be on the college equestrian team any longer. Both feel their classes are getting harder now that they are juniors and they want to allow more time for studying. I totally get that dear blog, but I have to admit that I do miss watching them entertain and/or compete. I've been watching them do that since they were in dance class at age 4. It tugs at my heart knowing that chapter has closed. At the same time I am so proud of them for wanting to work hard to achieve their goals.
Austin has really blossomed this past year. The shy introverted kid he has always been is opening up, and sometimes it shocks us. We hear that he is liked by all his teachers and can be pretty funny when with his friends. Even when at home, he'll start doing this slow-paced goofy dance when a good song comes on the radio. It cracks me up.
As you know dear blog, he was recently accepted into the National Honor Society and we thought we couldn't be more proud of him.
Then he came home the other day and said he had the lead in the school play. To say our jaws dropped is an understatement. He had told us he wasn't going to try out for the play. He didn't. The young man who had the lead quit the play for whatever reason and with only 3 weeks left until the play, the co-directors scrambled to find someone they thought could handle the challenge of learning over 110 lines in 3 short weeks. Austin was told he was their first choice. As he put it "Mom, they were like begging me. How could I say no to that?" What a good boy.
The rest of the kids in the play have been practicing for a month already, so most have their lines learned. I told Austin that if he ever wanted me to run lines with him, I'd be happy to do that. He really shot me down dear blog. His exact words were "Thanks, but K said she'd do it". K is his girlfriend. Okay then.
Fortunately for Austin, he is excellent when it comes to memorizing. Within 2 days he had the entire first scene memorized, and there are 5 scenes total. He doesn't seen frazzled by the challenge at all, and I have no doubt he'll do amazing!
There have been other things going on dear blog, such as getting my very first tattoo, trying new recipes, doctor visits, etc, etc. But I'll leave those for tomorrow.
It's been so good seeing you again dear blog. I promise to do my best to stop in daily, or every other day. Yea, I'd like that too.
Have a great day dear blog. Bye.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Reflection Time
So, have you missed me? LOL Sorry, I guess I should have mentioned that I have decided to take a little break from blogging. There's no deep soul-searching reason, it's just something I feel is right for me to do. But, no worries, I'll still be around reading blogs. Oh, and I'm participating in a couple of things, so I will be posting on those. I'll talk about those another time.
I guess what I'm saying is that I'll still be here off and on, I just won't be wowing you with my deep intellect. Hows that?
Before I go, let me show off my new haircut. What do you think of
it? It might be hard to tell what it's really like in this picture, but lordy be I had already spent 20 minutes and about 47 shots trying to find one where I didn't blink, didn't have 4 chins, didn't lean too far forward and expose serious cleavage, or didn't give the deer-in-the-headlights look, so it's going to have to do.
Prior to last week was just below my shoulders, and now it's chin length. I had about 3" cut off.
I had been saying I was going to do it for a few months, but kept chickening out. So this time when I told her to cut it, she said "Are you sure?" about 5 times. Then when the moment came she said "Ok, are you ready? Do you want me to turn you around so you can't see it?" She was so sweet. But I said I was ready and then it was "snip, snip".
It has been working great actually, because all my curls seem to be disappearing (my stylist is thinking it could be one of my meds), so now I just have hair that is right about the length it is now that wants to curl under...which is why this cut works perfectly. I have very little to do with it. I blow dry it and most of it already curls under. Bad-a-bing, we're done in no time!
But, there is one thing I have noticed. My neck gets cold now when I go outside. No more scarves chosen based on cuteness, no siree, now it's all about warmth!
Ok, that's all I got for now. As I said, I'll probably pop in from time to time. I'm not sure how long this will last, but I imagine I'll know when the time is right again.
I'll see you around bloggyland. Oh yea, and Facebook me!
I guess what I'm saying is that I'll still be here off and on, I just won't be wowing you with my deep intellect. Hows that?
Before I go, let me show off my new haircut. What do you think of
it? It might be hard to tell what it's really like in this picture, but lordy be I had already spent 20 minutes and about 47 shots trying to find one where I didn't blink, didn't have 4 chins, didn't lean too far forward and expose serious cleavage, or didn't give the deer-in-the-headlights look, so it's going to have to do.Prior to last week was just below my shoulders, and now it's chin length. I had about 3" cut off.
I had been saying I was going to do it for a few months, but kept chickening out. So this time when I told her to cut it, she said "Are you sure?" about 5 times. Then when the moment came she said "Ok, are you ready? Do you want me to turn you around so you can't see it?" She was so sweet. But I said I was ready and then it was "snip, snip".
It has been working great actually, because all my curls seem to be disappearing (my stylist is thinking it could be one of my meds), so now I just have hair that is right about the length it is now that wants to curl under...which is why this cut works perfectly. I have very little to do with it. I blow dry it and most of it already curls under. Bad-a-bing, we're done in no time!
But, there is one thing I have noticed. My neck gets cold now when I go outside. No more scarves chosen based on cuteness, no siree, now it's all about warmth!
Ok, that's all I got for now. As I said, I'll probably pop in from time to time. I'm not sure how long this will last, but I imagine I'll know when the time is right again.
I'll see you around bloggyland. Oh yea, and Facebook me!
Monday, November 16, 2009
A Big Oops!
Well folks, I've been scarce as far as reading blogs lately, and I'll continue to be scarce as far as reading or writing anything for at least another week or so. We have wireless internet and have a set amount of gb we are allowed to use each month. If we go over that we must pay 25 cents for every mg. Ouch!
Not a problem....never been a problem....until now.
Either Austin or I (or both) have accidentally left the internet connected overnight a few times and wowsers does that quickly eat up the megabytes!
With 1 1/2 weeks left in our internet month, we are about 3/4 of the way through our allotment. Yikes! I will NOT pay the crazy amount they charge, so we will NOT go over!
Since it's important that we make sure Austin is able to use the internet for any homework, I must sacrifice my internet time for him. Soooooooo......we'll see you in bits and pieces until after Thanksgiving when our new internet month starts.
Not a problem....never been a problem....until now.
Either Austin or I (or both) have accidentally left the internet connected overnight a few times and wowsers does that quickly eat up the megabytes!
With 1 1/2 weeks left in our internet month, we are about 3/4 of the way through our allotment. Yikes! I will NOT pay the crazy amount they charge, so we will NOT go over!
Since it's important that we make sure Austin is able to use the internet for any homework, I must sacrifice my internet time for him. Soooooooo......we'll see you in bits and pieces until after Thanksgiving when our new internet month starts.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Biggest Loser
I am soooooooo excited because Biggest Loser is starting their new season. I love this show more than any other reality tv show. I mean seriously, what show gives you as much blood, sweat, spandex, and vomit as this one does?
Remember last years winner....Tara Costa? She is still looking great and sticking to her love of exercising and is using it to help others by hosting runs and other events. Tara is going to be blogging about her experiences and how she sees things going on this new season of BL. You can read her blog here:Tara Blogs @ People
If I thought there was a chance my thyroid would actually kick and start working again, thereby giving me at least a fighting chance to lose weight, I think I'd actually like going on that show. But only if I could have Bob as my trainer. Jillian would make me cry.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Random Dozen
Linda @ 2nd Cup has started this meme. I thought it looked like fun, and wanted to join in, so here's my responses!
1. When you go to Wowmart, what one thing do you get every single time, besides a funky-wheeled squeaking cart full of frustration?
Toilet paper and paper towels - you can never have too many of either one on hand, and yet we always seem to be out of one or the other.
2. What is something that people are currently "into" that you just don't get or appreciate?
Rap music - I just don't get it. There is no real tune to it and you can't understand a single word they are saying ---what is the point?
3. What is something that really hoists your sail that other people might feel "ho-hum" about?
Purses - I get bored using the same one for more than a couple of months, which is why I don't buy the expensive ones. I actually just bought a new red hobo bag yesterday - loving it! :)
4. Favorite song to sing in the shower or car?
All I Wanna Do by Sugarland is my current fav, but my all-time fav is Love Shack.
5. A really great salad must have this ingredient:
If it's going to be really great, there's not just one ingredient it must have. It must have cucumbers, green peppers, and frozen peas!
6. Advice in a nutshell to new bloggers (one or two sentences):
Write from the heart about what interests you. Don't write to try to impress or please others.
7. What was the alternate name that your parents almost named you? Do you wish they had chosen it instead of the one they gave you?
I believe it was Lisa. When I was younger, I wished I had a more "normal" name. All my friends had necklaces, bracelets, notebooks and other things with their names on it, but I never was able to find mine. As I've gotten older though, I appreciate the uniqueness of it.
8. What in your life are you waiting for?
My health to be restored.
9. You get a package in the mail. What is it, and who is it from?
It's from God and it's the magic pill, potion, lotion, or whatever that will finally remove all the pain I have.
10. Today--what song represents you?
"You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins
11. What is one thing that blogging has taught you about yourself?
That sometimes I ramble, but sometimes I do have something worth saying.
12. How are you going to (or how did you) choose the clothes you're wearing today? What do they say about you in general or specifically how you're feeling today?
I am wearing khaki capris and a teal pull-over top. It's casual and comfy, yet not sweats or a t-shirt. It says I have an appointment, and I don't want the doctor to think I'm a slob. LOL
Friday, August 28, 2009
Upate On St. Louis Trip
Climbing A Mountain is my other blog dealing solely with the journey to try to get better, and I posted the update there, so if you'd like to read it, please click on the link. :)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
No Update - But I Promise One Is Coming
At the time I'm typing this, it's Thursday night at 9:45pm. We got home from St. Louis about 8:00pm. We visited with Austin, while I iced my swollen feet. The dogs were crazy with excitement about us being home as well.
I returned a call from our Vet regarding Molly. She had a tumor removed on Tuesday and the report came back that it was cancer, but the good news that I got from the Vet is the report also said it had not spread, so that's good news.
Anyhow, now it's 9:45, and I remembered I said I'd give an update on what we found out on our trip to St. Louis. I'm sorry, but one is not coming tonight. I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open, and telling all that the doctor did, and all that we learned (or didn't learn) will take more than a sentence or two, so the update will have to wait until tomorrow....and I promise I will do it tomorrow.
For now, I will just say...
Nitey, night. :)
I returned a call from our Vet regarding Molly. She had a tumor removed on Tuesday and the report came back that it was cancer, but the good news that I got from the Vet is the report also said it had not spread, so that's good news.
Anyhow, now it's 9:45, and I remembered I said I'd give an update on what we found out on our trip to St. Louis. I'm sorry, but one is not coming tonight. I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open, and telling all that the doctor did, and all that we learned (or didn't learn) will take more than a sentence or two, so the update will have to wait until tomorrow....and I promise I will do it tomorrow.
For now, I will just say...
Nitey, night. :)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Can You Hear Me Now?
I had a lightbulb moment regarding my attitude that has to do with the health issues I'm dealing with. I can be a little slow to pay attention sometimes (not that I'm stubborn or anything...ha!), but I finally caught on. You can read about it here if interested: Can You Hear Me Now?
Friday, April 24, 2009
Let's Try This Again
A few months ago I started a blog to help keep me motivated regarding my weight loss. Little did I know at that time, what challenges would be coming down the road.
Now I know all those challenges, which I recently wrote about regarding my thyroid & hormone issues, plus other things. Weight loss isn't my goal right now. Getting healthy is. Weight loss from what I've been told may not even happen for a while...if ever. At least until we get things headed in the right direction.
Each day I log in to the dashboard here at Blogger, I see the weight loss blog and it haunts me. I feel guilty that I haven't added to it, but there's been nothing to add. And now that I know I won't be able to add to it for a while, I just don't need the guilt, ya know?
So I deleted that blog. The guilt is gone.
My NP I'm seeing wants me to keep a journal of what we do and how I'm feeling, but I don't want to do that here. This blog is about more important things like useless facts and trivia. It can't be bothered with serious things like test results, health and well being. So, you guessed it....I've started a 2nd blog. I figured my mom & dad would at least probably want to know how the treatments are going. :)
Here's the address: http://climbingamountaintobetterhealth.blogspot.com/
You're welcome to follow it. Just don't expect anything exciting, unless you find how many times I napped today exciting. If anyone reads it and has experienced any of what I'm going through, I would LOVE your input! I will also be adding links to sites or blogs that I feel are helpful in this journey as well.
Hope to see you on the mountain!
Now I know all those challenges, which I recently wrote about regarding my thyroid & hormone issues, plus other things. Weight loss isn't my goal right now. Getting healthy is. Weight loss from what I've been told may not even happen for a while...if ever. At least until we get things headed in the right direction.
Each day I log in to the dashboard here at Blogger, I see the weight loss blog and it haunts me. I feel guilty that I haven't added to it, but there's been nothing to add. And now that I know I won't be able to add to it for a while, I just don't need the guilt, ya know?
So I deleted that blog. The guilt is gone.
My NP I'm seeing wants me to keep a journal of what we do and how I'm feeling, but I don't want to do that here. This blog is about more important things like useless facts and trivia. It can't be bothered with serious things like test results, health and well being. So, you guessed it....I've started a 2nd blog. I figured my mom & dad would at least probably want to know how the treatments are going. :)
Here's the address: http://climbingamountaintobetterhealth.blogspot.com/
You're welcome to follow it. Just don't expect anything exciting, unless you find how many times I napped today exciting. If anyone reads it and has experienced any of what I'm going through, I would LOVE your input! I will also be adding links to sites or blogs that I feel are helpful in this journey as well.
Hope to see you on the mountain!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Saturday Stirrings
Carol over at I Throw Like A Girl hosts Saturday Stirrings where she and others post great recipes. I don't usually participate since we all know my lack of cooking abilities. However, this week she did a Mug cake recipe, and that reminded me of the Cake In A Cup recipe that I posted last Fall, so I decided to re-post it again.
Is it cheating to re-use a recipe? If I haven't used it in SS before? I hope not! lol
Ok, the recipe is here: Cake In A Cup
The best part about this recipe is that it could NOT be any easier. Seriously! And it makes great gifts. I made up 2 batches of the mix and put them in baggies for my girls for college and included a new cute mug to go with. It is perfect for dorm living and it is super easy! Ashley commented that even "R", a super clumsy guy that lives on the floor above her, likes making this and supposedly "R" is like me and has trouble walking and chewing gum.
They (and their roommates) loved it so much that over Christmas break they made up several batches to take back with them to give to their friends. One of our nephews made some to give to Grandparents and Aunts/Uncles for Christmas.
Head on over to Carols to check out more great recipes!
Is it cheating to re-use a recipe? If I haven't used it in SS before? I hope not! lol
Ok, the recipe is here: Cake In A Cup
The best part about this recipe is that it could NOT be any easier. Seriously! And it makes great gifts. I made up 2 batches of the mix and put them in baggies for my girls for college and included a new cute mug to go with. It is perfect for dorm living and it is super easy! Ashley commented that even "R", a super clumsy guy that lives on the floor above her, likes making this and supposedly "R" is like me and has trouble walking and chewing gum.
They (and their roommates) loved it so much that over Christmas break they made up several batches to take back with them to give to their friends. One of our nephews made some to give to Grandparents and Aunts/Uncles for Christmas.
Head on over to Carols to check out more great recipes!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
5 Things
Chatty Kelly had a fun little meme on her blog and I decided to play along...
5 Things Found In My Bag:
Wallet
Lotion
Lipstick/chapstick
breath mints
Gift cards holder
5 Things Found In My Wallet:
Cash
Coins
Debit card
Photos
Insurance cards
5 Things Found In My Room:
Many photos
Candles
Jewelry
quilt and matching dresser scarf (made by my mother)
bottle of water
5 Things I’ve Always Wanted To Do:
Travel to Italy
Travel to Australia
See a Broadway production -- in NYC
Have the yard around my house professionally landscaped
In some way help a specific underpriviledged child
5 Things I’m Currently Into:
Blogging
Bible study
Biggest Loser
Attempting to organize
relaxing/de-stressing
5 Things Found In My Bag:
Wallet
Lotion
Lipstick/chapstick
breath mints
Gift cards holder
5 Things Found In My Wallet:
Cash
Coins
Debit card
Photos
Insurance cards
5 Things Found In My Room:
Many photos
Candles
Jewelry
quilt and matching dresser scarf (made by my mother)
bottle of water
5 Things I’ve Always Wanted To Do:
Travel to Italy
Travel to Australia
See a Broadway production -- in NYC
Have the yard around my house professionally landscaped
In some way help a specific underpriviledged child
5 Things I’m Currently Into:
Blogging
Bible study
Biggest Loser
Attempting to organize
relaxing/de-stressing
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Truth About Me
Hello, my name is Dena and I have been living a lie. Well, not in real life, but in bloggy life. You see, I have been pretending that I am something I am not. I'm sure you all think I'm so cool (*snicker*). I'm sure you all think my peeps dig me (*snicker again*). The truth is, I don't even have peeps...well, except for my hidden stash of those cute little marshmallow peeps in the bottom desk drawer, but that's a different story.
So here is the truth about me, in all it's glory:
1. I am short. Let's just get it out there right away. Oh I know, I'm pretty sure I come across larger than life, but truth is, I'm barely larger than Tattoo from Fantasy Island.
2. I am old. That fact was probably made apparent to those of you who are now googling Fantasy Island to find out where it's located, and who Tattoo is.
3. I am not blonde. I am dark blonde, made lighter by Natural Blonde #9. Thanks Loreal. Holla!
4. I am not wealthy. I know, shocking right? I mean, after all, I go on and on about my Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous endevours at Target and Wally World. Truth is, we are broke, and mama needs new underwear.
5. I am not a size 5. My right thigh might be though. Maybe if I combine both thighs, they're size 5 squared....but I don't know, because that would involve math, which leads me to.....
6. I am sooooooooo bad at math it's not even funny. I am serious enough to admit that I'm not even 100% sure that what I listed in #5 even IS an actual math problem. At a recent trip to the bank, the teller pointed out a mistake I made in adding up our deposit amount. Folks, I used a calculator. Now THAT's bad.
7. I can't sing well. Yes, I do love musicals. Yes, I do love to sing. Yes, I do love to sing loud. Yes, I do love to sing loud along with musicals....and I do just that. However, you will want to not only be in the next room, within a few minutes you will want to be in the next house, which is a mile away, and depending on how much I love a particular musical, still might be too close. In my mind, I am a mixture of Celine, Whitney & Martina. But in real life, I am mixture of William Hung, Scat Girl & the guy with the scary eyeliner, all from American Idol. I know I'm bad because when my son was 3 years old, I was singing to him and he covered my mouth and said "You don't sing so good mama". Ouch.
8. I talk baby talk to my dogs. "Who's mama's babies? Who loves mama sooooo much? Yessss, mama does love her cutesy wootsie snuggle babies." In my defense, if Jay would allow me to talk to him like that, I wouldn't have to resort to talking to the dogs. Ok, so one time I slipped and called him my "sex-ay Snugglebunny" in front of the guys. I ask you, is that a reason to get slapped with a lifetime ban??
9. I'm not a patient driver. When I get in the car, I want to go. I don't want interruptions and I don't want to have to drive 40 mph on the highway behind Grandpa Smith who is looking back and forth at all the fields to see how the crops are growing. They're growing...the same as they do every year! Let's goooooooo! Oh, and it's even worse when they pull out in front of me and then go slow. I'm all "Oh no you di'nt!" And why do some people not use their turning signals? It makes me crazy! ARGH!
10. I'm a clutz. When we go out to eat, whether it's at a buffet or a fast food restaurant, Jay won't allow me to carry any drinks. I have gotten many dirty looks from strangers who might have accidentally gotten wet on some of my beverage carrying adventures. I also tend to drop things, which is why the grocery store is eternally grateful that most items are now in plastic containers instead of glass. Who knew mayo could splatter that far?
11. I am obsessed with the idea of never getting food poisoning. If any items are even close to expiring, I will throw them out. My family is usually annoyed that I do this, but I always ask them "Have any of you ever been in the ER having your stomach pumped?" You're welcome.
12. I hate feet. Not just my feet, but all feet. They are gross and stinky. I even had to think twice about marrying Jay when there was a night during our engagement that his feet hurt and he asked me to rub them for him. I considered calling an emergency pre-marital counseling session, because it was obvious this guy did not know me at all! I have never had a pedicure and never will have one. I don't even like to touch my own feet. I will freak out on you if you put your feet anywhere near me, and you may find yourself getting kicked. Consider yourself warned.
13. Do NOT touch the food on my plate. I don't like to let my food touch and and I don't like you taking any of it. Seeing a plate with mashed potatoes and jello on it, together, makes me gag. I know that jello juice is going to run into those potatoes. Seeing you grab one of my french fries with those fingers that have just been in your mouth....Nasty!
14. While we're on the topic of food...let me also add in that I do not appreciate anyone drinking from my cup, bottle, mug, or glass. If you do, I hope you like what you tasted because you will be finishing it. I don't share that with anyone. I will happily share my beverage with you...just get your own cup. I am not risking any of your backwash in my drink.
15. I have some hairs on my chin. When and why did this happen? I have no idea. But it has, and even with as much as I have prayed to my heavenly Father above, it hasn't disappeared yet. So I tweeze. Daily.
16. I am very clausterphobic. I can't even wear turtlenecks, and when I sleep at night, my arms must be outside of the covers so I don't suffocate. Oh, and I almost always have at least one foot outside of the covers too...or else I can't breathe.
17. I'm terrifed of ever going on a cruise and I can give the reason in just one word: Titanic.
18. I hum. Mostly random tunes that are known to no one but the little composers living inside my head. I do it often enough that people comment on it. But, at least I'm not singing!
19. I have always said that I don't like brussel sprouts because they taste bad. The truth is that when I was in junior high school I was traumatized to the point of never being able to eat them again, when a boy in my class told me they were animal testicles.
20. I keep forgetting that people I know in real life actually read this silly little blog of mine. From time to time I do remember that, and then I will quickly skim back over past posts to make sure I didn't say anything too embarrassing.....like admitting all my quirks and fears so that they can be repeated to me at the next family gathering.
So here is the truth about me, in all it's glory:
1. I am short. Let's just get it out there right away. Oh I know, I'm pretty sure I come across larger than life, but truth is, I'm barely larger than Tattoo from Fantasy Island.
2. I am old. That fact was probably made apparent to those of you who are now googling Fantasy Island to find out where it's located, and who Tattoo is.
3. I am not blonde. I am dark blonde, made lighter by Natural Blonde #9. Thanks Loreal. Holla!
4. I am not wealthy. I know, shocking right? I mean, after all, I go on and on about my Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous endevours at Target and Wally World. Truth is, we are broke, and mama needs new underwear.
5. I am not a size 5. My right thigh might be though. Maybe if I combine both thighs, they're size 5 squared....but I don't know, because that would involve math, which leads me to.....
6. I am sooooooooo bad at math it's not even funny. I am serious enough to admit that I'm not even 100% sure that what I listed in #5 even IS an actual math problem. At a recent trip to the bank, the teller pointed out a mistake I made in adding up our deposit amount. Folks, I used a calculator. Now THAT's bad.
7. I can't sing well. Yes, I do love musicals. Yes, I do love to sing. Yes, I do love to sing loud. Yes, I do love to sing loud along with musicals....and I do just that. However, you will want to not only be in the next room, within a few minutes you will want to be in the next house, which is a mile away, and depending on how much I love a particular musical, still might be too close. In my mind, I am a mixture of Celine, Whitney & Martina. But in real life, I am mixture of William Hung, Scat Girl & the guy with the scary eyeliner, all from American Idol. I know I'm bad because when my son was 3 years old, I was singing to him and he covered my mouth and said "You don't sing so good mama". Ouch.
8. I talk baby talk to my dogs. "Who's mama's babies? Who loves mama sooooo much? Yessss, mama does love her cutesy wootsie snuggle babies." In my defense, if Jay would allow me to talk to him like that, I wouldn't have to resort to talking to the dogs. Ok, so one time I slipped and called him my "sex-ay Snugglebunny" in front of the guys. I ask you, is that a reason to get slapped with a lifetime ban??
9. I'm not a patient driver. When I get in the car, I want to go. I don't want interruptions and I don't want to have to drive 40 mph on the highway behind Grandpa Smith who is looking back and forth at all the fields to see how the crops are growing. They're growing...the same as they do every year! Let's goooooooo! Oh, and it's even worse when they pull out in front of me and then go slow. I'm all "Oh no you di'nt!" And why do some people not use their turning signals? It makes me crazy! ARGH!
10. I'm a clutz. When we go out to eat, whether it's at a buffet or a fast food restaurant, Jay won't allow me to carry any drinks. I have gotten many dirty looks from strangers who might have accidentally gotten wet on some of my beverage carrying adventures. I also tend to drop things, which is why the grocery store is eternally grateful that most items are now in plastic containers instead of glass. Who knew mayo could splatter that far?
11. I am obsessed with the idea of never getting food poisoning. If any items are even close to expiring, I will throw them out. My family is usually annoyed that I do this, but I always ask them "Have any of you ever been in the ER having your stomach pumped?" You're welcome.
12. I hate feet. Not just my feet, but all feet. They are gross and stinky. I even had to think twice about marrying Jay when there was a night during our engagement that his feet hurt and he asked me to rub them for him. I considered calling an emergency pre-marital counseling session, because it was obvious this guy did not know me at all! I have never had a pedicure and never will have one. I don't even like to touch my own feet. I will freak out on you if you put your feet anywhere near me, and you may find yourself getting kicked. Consider yourself warned.
13. Do NOT touch the food on my plate. I don't like to let my food touch and and I don't like you taking any of it. Seeing a plate with mashed potatoes and jello on it, together, makes me gag. I know that jello juice is going to run into those potatoes. Seeing you grab one of my french fries with those fingers that have just been in your mouth....Nasty!
14. While we're on the topic of food...let me also add in that I do not appreciate anyone drinking from my cup, bottle, mug, or glass. If you do, I hope you like what you tasted because you will be finishing it. I don't share that with anyone. I will happily share my beverage with you...just get your own cup. I am not risking any of your backwash in my drink.
15. I have some hairs on my chin. When and why did this happen? I have no idea. But it has, and even with as much as I have prayed to my heavenly Father above, it hasn't disappeared yet. So I tweeze. Daily.
16. I am very clausterphobic. I can't even wear turtlenecks, and when I sleep at night, my arms must be outside of the covers so I don't suffocate. Oh, and I almost always have at least one foot outside of the covers too...or else I can't breathe.
17. I'm terrifed of ever going on a cruise and I can give the reason in just one word: Titanic.
18. I hum. Mostly random tunes that are known to no one but the little composers living inside my head. I do it often enough that people comment on it. But, at least I'm not singing!
19. I have always said that I don't like brussel sprouts because they taste bad. The truth is that when I was in junior high school I was traumatized to the point of never being able to eat them again, when a boy in my class told me they were animal testicles.
20. I keep forgetting that people I know in real life actually read this silly little blog of mine. From time to time I do remember that, and then I will quickly skim back over past posts to make sure I didn't say anything too embarrassing.....like admitting all my quirks and fears so that they can be repeated to me at the next family gathering.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Laughter Cures All
After my post yesterday morning about how angry I was, I ended up having the best day from then on.
After my shower, I was determined to get in a better mood, so I cranked up my i-pod and the dogs and I did a mean re-creation of Mamma Mia's "Dancing Queen".
Then I got a phone call from my Sister-In-Law "Hey girl, what's going on? Is it me that you're mad at?"
Then my mother called "As long as it's not me you're mad at then that's OK".
An Aunt sent a text asking if I needed her help to inflict any bodily punishment, and she said to let her know if I changed my mind by saying "I got your back".
A few minutes later a friend called asking if she could help round up a posse to go on the hunt for whoever had upset me.
One friend said she had never seen me that angry before and wanted to know if there was a recording of it.
Then my mother-in-law called and wanted to know if she was one that I was mad at.
Another friend also stated she had never seen me that angry and would I be willing to reenact it. Oh, and was she one of the people I was angry with?
Then another Aunt sent a text message saying she couldn't stand it and wanted to know who I was angry with...and was it her?
By this time I was laughing so hard! Some of these people I hadn't seen or talked to in days, or weeks. Why in the world would I be mad at them? And why would they even think I was mad at them?
hhhmmm....a little guilty conscience syndrome going on perhaps? Time for true confessions?
I went into my office to check emails, and there taped above my computer screen was this picture of Trace Adkins (who DH knows I love). He is always teasing me saying that he thinks I love HIM, not just his music so he wrote next to the picture "Thought this might help you smile":
Taped to my bathroom vanity mirror, I found this:
On the lamp that sits on the nightstand on my side of the bed, I found this:
And on the dresser mirror, on the side nearest my stuff, I found this taped up:
After my shower, I was determined to get in a better mood, so I cranked up my i-pod and the dogs and I did a mean re-creation of Mamma Mia's "Dancing Queen".
Then I got a phone call from my Sister-In-Law "Hey girl, what's going on? Is it me that you're mad at?"
Then my mother called "As long as it's not me you're mad at then that's OK".
An Aunt sent a text asking if I needed her help to inflict any bodily punishment, and she said to let her know if I changed my mind by saying "I got your back".
A few minutes later a friend called asking if she could help round up a posse to go on the hunt for whoever had upset me.
One friend said she had never seen me that angry before and wanted to know if there was a recording of it.
Then my mother-in-law called and wanted to know if she was one that I was mad at.
Another friend also stated she had never seen me that angry and would I be willing to reenact it. Oh, and was she one of the people I was angry with?
Then another Aunt sent a text message saying she couldn't stand it and wanted to know who I was angry with...and was it her?
By this time I was laughing so hard! Some of these people I hadn't seen or talked to in days, or weeks. Why in the world would I be mad at them? And why would they even think I was mad at them?
hhhmmm....a little guilty conscience syndrome going on perhaps? Time for true confessions?
I went into my office to check emails, and there taped above my computer screen was this picture of Trace Adkins (who DH knows I love). He is always teasing me saying that he thinks I love HIM, not just his music so he wrote next to the picture "Thought this might help you smile":
Taped to my bathroom vanity mirror, I found this:On the lamp that sits on the nightstand on my side of the bed, I found this:And on the dresser mirror, on the side nearest my stuff, I found this taped up: I am married to such a goofball, but he knew it'd make me laugh, and he was right!
Within the next hour I had more phone calls and text messages from different friends and family members asking if they were the ones I was mad at, and it cracked me up!
Then I got the ridiculous giggles because I related it to maybe how Jesus felt when the disciples were with him and he was talking about one of them betraying him and they were all asking
"Is it I?"
"Am I the one?"
"Tell me Lord, is it I?"
I wonder if Jesus felt like I did and wanted to just say put his hands up and say "Guys, chill." Or in the KJV maybe it'd be more like "Men, be-est thou chilled."
Yea, probably not.
However, the image of Jesus standing there telling the guys to "chill" made me giggle even more, which helped my mood. By later in the afternoon I wasn't angry anymore and now I have decided that whenever I get really angry, I will just blog about it. Then people will all be flitting around asking:
"Is it I?"
"Am I the one?"
"Tell me Dena, Is it I?"
I'll put up my hands and say "Guys, chill."
And I know I'll be laughing again in no time.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bloggy Goodness Award
Chel @ Leaving A Legacy gave me this oh so beautiful award. I love it very much and defintely don't feel worthy of it. However, I am extremely grateful to her and will show it off with pride.
Be sure to head on over and check out her blog. She is a great writer who gives me wonderful things to think about, and she always makes me smile.
Thanks again Chel....hugs to ya!!
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