After looking through my long list from yesterday I can honestly say I got everything done....except....Clean the Bathroom! Now we really didn't think that would get done did we? *L* Poor Sugar Britches! He'll just have to do it himself!
My van is loaded down....I did leave enough room for me to drive but that's about it.....
I am looking forward to seeing old friends who have never been to one of my retreats as well as the new folks who will be there. I always get SUPER nervous until the reviews come in....speaking of that I haven't printed out the evaluation forms yet! Why didn't someone remind me? It wasn't on my list of things to do and I tell ya if I don't write it down it doesn't get done. I blame Splenda for my memory loss! *L*
Well, off to get some breackfast and then head out!
I'll let you know what the reviews were as soon as I get home!
Wish me luck!
Friday, September 30, 2005
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Hope this works!
For some unknown reason my blog ate my last few entries! *G* They were wity, insightful, charming, and I am very sorry you missed them. *LOL*
Today is the last day I have to prepare for the Scrapbook Retreat I am hosting this weekend. I hope I can get all the last minute details completed. I also hope I can fit my clothes for the weekend somewhere in my van! No one wants to see a naked hostess...well not this naked hostess anyway! *LOL* Just so you will know how busy I will be today...here is my TO-DO LIST:
1. Finish Laundry...to take care of that whole naked hostess thing...
2. Clean Bathroom
3. Pack clothes
4. Organize My Scrap Supplies
5. Organize van so my supplies will fit in there!
6. Get my Yard Sale stuff together & priced
7. Pay bills..so I'll know how much I can spend this weekend! *G*
8. Balance Checkbook...and then cry because I won't be able to spend much!
9. Go to P.O.
10. Find a Fed Ex drop off place
11. Get my nails done...right now I look like my hands have been in a grater
12. Make out grocery list and go to store...don't won't family to starve while I am gone...and apparently stepmonster only knows where Groc. store is when SHE wants something!
13.Finish Door Prize Board
14. Create Seating Chart
15. Create Sleeping Chart
16. Cry when I don't get all of this done because I have spent too much time on the web this morning! *L*
I will be back on Monday to tell you all about my weekend....I know you can't wait right? *LOL*
Have a great weekend and remember no matter how bad things get..someone..... somewhere.... is having to clean sewers for a living!
Today is the last day I have to prepare for the Scrapbook Retreat I am hosting this weekend. I hope I can get all the last minute details completed. I also hope I can fit my clothes for the weekend somewhere in my van! No one wants to see a naked hostess...well not this naked hostess anyway! *LOL* Just so you will know how busy I will be today...here is my TO-DO LIST:
1. Finish Laundry...to take care of that whole naked hostess thing...
2. Clean Bathroom
3. Pack clothes
4. Organize My Scrap Supplies
5. Organize van so my supplies will fit in there!
6. Get my Yard Sale stuff together & priced
7. Pay bills..so I'll know how much I can spend this weekend! *G*
8. Balance Checkbook...and then cry because I won't be able to spend much!
9. Go to P.O.
10. Find a Fed Ex drop off place
11. Get my nails done...right now I look like my hands have been in a grater
12. Make out grocery list and go to store...don't won't family to starve while I am gone...and apparently stepmonster only knows where Groc. store is when SHE wants something!
13.Finish Door Prize Board
14. Create Seating Chart
15. Create Sleeping Chart
16. Cry when I don't get all of this done because I have spent too much time on the web this morning! *L*
I will be back on Monday to tell you all about my weekend....I know you can't wait right? *LOL*
Have a great weekend and remember no matter how bad things get..someone..... somewhere.... is having to clean sewers for a living!
Monday, September 26, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
GO VOTE
Another blogger is in a contest to win a wedding at her local fair! Please go to http://www.northamericanmidway.com/midsouth/weddingcontest/weddingvote.aspx
and vote for Crystal Ross and Chris McGee! And if you want to check our her HILARIOUS Blog go to http://boobsinjuriesanddrpepper.blogspot.com/
If certain language offends you.....you may not want to go but if you can get past that then she is a very funny lady!
and vote for Crystal Ross and Chris McGee! And if you want to check our her HILARIOUS Blog go to http://boobsinjuriesanddrpepper.blogspot.com/
If certain language offends you.....you may not want to go but if you can get past that then she is a very funny lady!
Monday, September 19, 2005
When did I become the responsible one?
I just had a conversation w/ the stepmonster that I just didn't want to have....and had I been her I wouldn't have wanted to have it w/ my mom either! ever done that with your teenage child? Well she is no longer a teenager...she's 20! *G* Do you catch yourself saying things that you heard your mom say? Do you look behind you and wonder when your mom came in the room? Or is that just me?
where to begin....
Stepmonster can sometimes....most of the time...be convinced that I already know that she has done something before I really do...only parents may understand that one......anyway, she does tell me a lot more things than I EVER told or will EVER tell my own mother. Maybe it has something to do w/ me being the step-parent or maybe it's just that I harrass her until she spills her guts! *LOL* I say all that to say this....I WAS SHOCKED this morning by her appearance!!
She came into the livingroom this morning before she gets ready for church and asks me what I think of our young neighbor....????????
ME: "You mean our 28 yr old neighbor?...the one who lives w/ his parents next door?"
SM: "He's only 27!"
ME:...now noticing a mark on her neck....."You mean the same neighbor who gave you a HICKEY at the little neighborhood get-together last night?????"
SM: grabbing the TURTLE NECK she is wearing in 90 degree weather! "Uh...yeah....I know I told him I wasn't happy about that!"
ME:trying to stay calm and sounding incredibly stupid......"How did that happen?
SM: giving me a look to let me know she knows I am stupid! "We were just kissing and........."
AND?????
AND?????
My brain is jumping all over the place! I decide the best I can do at that moment is drop it and let her go finish getting ready for church....BTW, her idea to hide the evidence?....Keep in mind I didn't see this until she had walked around like this ALL DAY!!!!!!
a large make-up line from one ear to the other!
OH NO That won't make people notice the 2 large marks on your neck!!! No way will people catch on to that diabolical plan! You are a GENIUS!!!
Now I must say I like the neighbor..he seems like a nice enough guy...he drinks.... but for the most part he is pretty cool. That being said...my problem with this whole thing...besides his age....is.....
HE IS OUR NEIGHBOR!
What happens if this "romance" goes further? What happens if it doesn't? He is STILL our neighbor! Do you know what I mean? I can't look at him the same now! And my hubby....always the oblivious one....could only muster up..."Is there anything on your neck I need to see?" After I asked him if he noticed anything! In his defense he has worked the last 3 nights so he hasn't had much sleep....but still! I am sure he may have more questions tomorrow after he has had some sleep...I HOPE he has more questions after he has had some sleep! *LOL* I wonder how he will feel about the neighbor now? I mean they are always doing things out in the yard together!
When I tried talking to SM this evening all I got was an attitude! She doesn't understand why she can't just "get to know him better"! Well dear there is nothing wrong w/ getting to know him better!!! Should have tried that before he played VAMPIRE ON YOUR NECK!!!! When I try to explain to her that she allowed herself to get into a very sticky situation very quickly..she didn't want to hear it! When I tried to explain to her that she put me & her dad in a bad spot...she didn't want to talk anymore.....when I shut up she stomped down the hall and then stomped back up the hall and out the door to go to the neighbors house!!!!!
What to do...What to do!! I can't ground her...she is 20 for goodness sake! I can't ground him! I can't tell him to not see her...Can I? I just see this ending badly....I see it causing trouble w/ the neighbors
If you have any advice for me I would sure appreciate it!
where to begin....
Stepmonster can sometimes....most of the time...be convinced that I already know that she has done something before I really do...only parents may understand that one......anyway, she does tell me a lot more things than I EVER told or will EVER tell my own mother. Maybe it has something to do w/ me being the step-parent or maybe it's just that I harrass her until she spills her guts! *LOL* I say all that to say this....I WAS SHOCKED this morning by her appearance!!
She came into the livingroom this morning before she gets ready for church and asks me what I think of our young neighbor....????????
ME: "You mean our 28 yr old neighbor?...the one who lives w/ his parents next door?"
SM: "He's only 27!"
ME:...now noticing a mark on her neck....."You mean the same neighbor who gave you a HICKEY at the little neighborhood get-together last night?????"
SM: grabbing the TURTLE NECK she is wearing in 90 degree weather! "Uh...yeah....I know I told him I wasn't happy about that!"
ME:trying to stay calm and sounding incredibly stupid......"How did that happen?
SM: giving me a look to let me know she knows I am stupid! "We were just kissing and........."
AND?????
AND?????
My brain is jumping all over the place! I decide the best I can do at that moment is drop it and let her go finish getting ready for church....BTW, her idea to hide the evidence?....Keep in mind I didn't see this until she had walked around like this ALL DAY!!!!!!
a large make-up line from one ear to the other!
OH NO That won't make people notice the 2 large marks on your neck!!! No way will people catch on to that diabolical plan! You are a GENIUS!!!
Now I must say I like the neighbor..he seems like a nice enough guy...he drinks.... but for the most part he is pretty cool. That being said...my problem with this whole thing...besides his age....is.....
HE IS OUR NEIGHBOR!
What happens if this "romance" goes further? What happens if it doesn't? He is STILL our neighbor! Do you know what I mean? I can't look at him the same now! And my hubby....always the oblivious one....could only muster up..."Is there anything on your neck I need to see?" After I asked him if he noticed anything! In his defense he has worked the last 3 nights so he hasn't had much sleep....but still! I am sure he may have more questions tomorrow after he has had some sleep...I HOPE he has more questions after he has had some sleep! *LOL* I wonder how he will feel about the neighbor now? I mean they are always doing things out in the yard together!
When I tried talking to SM this evening all I got was an attitude! She doesn't understand why she can't just "get to know him better"! Well dear there is nothing wrong w/ getting to know him better!!! Should have tried that before he played VAMPIRE ON YOUR NECK!!!! When I try to explain to her that she allowed herself to get into a very sticky situation very quickly..she didn't want to hear it! When I tried to explain to her that she put me & her dad in a bad spot...she didn't want to talk anymore.....when I shut up she stomped down the hall and then stomped back up the hall and out the door to go to the neighbors house!!!!!
What to do...What to do!! I can't ground her...she is 20 for goodness sake! I can't ground him! I can't tell him to not see her...Can I? I just see this ending badly....I see it causing trouble w/ the neighbors
If you have any advice for me I would sure appreciate it!
Sunday, September 18, 2005
TODAY ROCKED!!! And Rocked HARD!!! *LOL*
For a few months now I had been planning to take my stepmom (AKA Partner in crime PIC for short) to see Menopause the Musical for her birthday. Well her birthday is Monday so we decided to go to the maitinee today. It was such a blast! The Musical is about 4 women who meet at a sale at Bloomingdale's. They start talking and singing about diferent things dealing w/ menopause. I laughed til I cried! I must say the highlight of the performance was when they were talking about the woman from Iowa who wanted more sex than hubby could handle. The other ladies told her that she could...how shall I put this delicately?.....She could use "other means" to satisfy those urges. But the kicker was the song they did a parody of to tell her all about it...are you ready?
"GOOD VIBRATIONS!!!!
I about peed myself!!! I am watching this w/ PIC, my MIL, and my SIL!!! We are howling laughing as the IOWA woman comes back onstage with a PINK microphone...that looks suspiciously like something else.... and sings lovingly to it! And then when she thinks about it she asks about her hubby and won't she miss the love?....then the Black Lady comes out dressed as Tina Turner and sings "What's Love Got to do With It!" By this time...tears are streaming down all our faces.
I'm telling you...if you get the chance to go...PLEASE DO!! You won't be disappointed! Oh and if you go....give me a call..I'd love to see it again!! *LOL*
"GOOD VIBRATIONS!!!!
I about peed myself!!! I am watching this w/ PIC, my MIL, and my SIL!!! We are howling laughing as the IOWA woman comes back onstage with a PINK microphone...that looks suspiciously like something else.... and sings lovingly to it! And then when she thinks about it she asks about her hubby and won't she miss the love?....then the Black Lady comes out dressed as Tina Turner and sings "What's Love Got to do With It!" By this time...tears are streaming down all our faces.
I'm telling you...if you get the chance to go...PLEASE DO!! You won't be disappointed! Oh and if you go....give me a call..I'd love to see it again!! *LOL*
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Grown Up Dinner Party
Well since I promised some of you an entry about my first ever "Grown Up" Dinner Party...here goes.
Rita and I decided to have a dinner party and invite 2 couples whom (or is it who? I never get that right....) we do not know that well. We (translation...Rita) decided to have it at my place. Now, I am sure I have told most everyone I know that I have psycho dogs (Buffy & Bodie).....they are great but bark like crazy when we have company over. I thought the best thing to do would be to grill and enjoy the beautiful weather on the "veranda" (translation...DECK) so that they would not be able to jump all over the guests.
First let me say that I had a very busy day Sat. I went to Jennifer's store for a Swap/Shop day and I had a blast! If you are interested in cool scrapbook supplies you should check out her website www.photoscrapic.com Ok...commercial over! *LOL* Anyway, once I left there I had to rush home to finish cleaning...luckily step-monster took some initiative and started cleaning before I got there so it was basically straighten and finishing touches.
Rita is great about decorating for any occasion, so we set up 2 tables w/ candles and fall flowers beside the pond "Sugar Britches" recently put in for me. It was lovely except it gave everyone a great view of our other dog Dusty. He doesn't like company either! He only barked non-stop for about 1/2 the evening so I guess it worked out ok! *LOL*
Our menu for the evening was Grilled Chicken w/ Baked Potato, grilled veggies and Salad. We also had Apple Cobbler and Vanilla Icecream for dessert....nothing more American than that right? "Sugar Britches" is an excellent griller but after the little discussion (translation....ARGUMENT) we had Friday night I was not entirely sure he would even be there! So I decided to do a lemon pepper marinade for the chicken and prepare the grilled veggies ahead of time...just in case I had to man the grill as well. This did not sit well with "SB" but he adjusted and went with it! *L* Just as we finished setting everything up our guests arrived. I had each one fill out a little questionaire about themselves and after dinner we played "Guess Who" I thought this would be a good way to get to know everyone a little better and it was! Like I didn't know "SB" thought our first date was at a CLUB! We actually went to dinner and a movie! *L* Anyway, everyone seemed to love the food and the company so I guess it was a success! Rita has now started planning our next soiree (sp?) so stayed tuned for further updates!
Rita and I decided to have a dinner party and invite 2 couples whom (or is it who? I never get that right....) we do not know that well. We (translation...Rita) decided to have it at my place. Now, I am sure I have told most everyone I know that I have psycho dogs (Buffy & Bodie).....they are great but bark like crazy when we have company over. I thought the best thing to do would be to grill and enjoy the beautiful weather on the "veranda" (translation...DECK) so that they would not be able to jump all over the guests.
First let me say that I had a very busy day Sat. I went to Jennifer's store for a Swap/Shop day and I had a blast! If you are interested in cool scrapbook supplies you should check out her website www.photoscrapic.com Ok...commercial over! *LOL* Anyway, once I left there I had to rush home to finish cleaning...luckily step-monster took some initiative and started cleaning before I got there so it was basically straighten and finishing touches.
Rita is great about decorating for any occasion, so we set up 2 tables w/ candles and fall flowers beside the pond "Sugar Britches" recently put in for me. It was lovely except it gave everyone a great view of our other dog Dusty. He doesn't like company either! He only barked non-stop for about 1/2 the evening so I guess it worked out ok! *LOL*
Our menu for the evening was Grilled Chicken w/ Baked Potato, grilled veggies and Salad. We also had Apple Cobbler and Vanilla Icecream for dessert....nothing more American than that right? "Sugar Britches" is an excellent griller but after the little discussion (translation....ARGUMENT) we had Friday night I was not entirely sure he would even be there! So I decided to do a lemon pepper marinade for the chicken and prepare the grilled veggies ahead of time...just in case I had to man the grill as well. This did not sit well with "SB" but he adjusted and went with it! *L* Just as we finished setting everything up our guests arrived. I had each one fill out a little questionaire about themselves and after dinner we played "Guess Who" I thought this would be a good way to get to know everyone a little better and it was! Like I didn't know "SB" thought our first date was at a CLUB! We actually went to dinner and a movie! *L* Anyway, everyone seemed to love the food and the company so I guess it was a success! Rita has now started planning our next soiree (sp?) so stayed tuned for further updates!
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Saturday, September 03, 2005
The Gulf
I have so many mixed emotions about the situtation in the gulf. I do feel for those people! I can not imagine losing everything I own. And living paycheck to paycheck like we do I can totally understand how some would not be able to get out of the city...and please don't think I am a cold heartless %#@&*....but why didn't they heed the warnings more? I got the message and I live several states away...it was on the news for days! BIG BAD STORM...GET OUT! I can also understand their frustation and heartbreak over those who had to stay and have been without food and water for several days....but....why are they stealing weapons, tv's, and other big ticket items? Even during the first day of the storm there were some people who were stealing...just because they could! I mean we didn't see that kind of thing when 9/11 happened! In NYC arguably the toughest/meanest city in the world...you just didn't see the kind of thing like we see in New Orleans! Now I know not everyone was looting for monetary gain...some were just hungry...and I know there will be wonderful stories to eventually come out of good samaritans who have helped those in need....there already are...
Do I think the government did all they could in the beginning? I'm not sure....the niave part of me wants to say that they couldn't get through..it was too dangerous...but then the intellegent part of me remembers that I wouldn't be seeing the devastation if reporters weren't getting through! I also agree with several people I saw on the news when they were asking how we could help soooo many other countries but we weren't helping our own people! I wonder that too! I have wondered that for a long time! Every Sunday morning when I see those infomercials about starving children in W.V. and other states I just want to scream! I am not saying everyone in America should be driving a Rolls Royce and living in a Mansion...but in this country...NO CHILD SHOULD BE GOING HUNGRY like that! I pray for those people I really do! I want the Lord to bless them w/ safety, food, water, comfort and mostly peace! I also pray for the poor doctors, police & firemen, and the rescue workers! They must just be exhausted! yet they keep on helping! Why can't the people see that there are SOME people who are helping and try to be as patient as they possibly can?
Oh and one more thing that I saw on the news that really just mad me beyond ANGRY! Some guy had the NERVE to say the reason that more help was not getting to New Orleans was because the population is mostly black! WHAT? Are they NUTS?!?!?! I am soooooo beyond sick of hearing how everyone is after the black man and he just can't get ahead! I do believe there is discrimination in the world...I do....but sometimes, you didn't get that job because you weren't qualified...sometimes you don't have money because you are on drugs...sometimes it's just bad decisions on your part...not some HUGE conspiracy against black people! The same goes for white people!
OK I am sorry I went on this long vent...usually I am such an upbeat person! Please, Please, Please give to the charity of your choice to help ALL the victims in the tragedy! And please pray for Mercy, Strength, Guidance, and Patience for the victims, the rescuers, our government and those who are doing their best to help in anyway they can!
Do I think the government did all they could in the beginning? I'm not sure....the niave part of me wants to say that they couldn't get through..it was too dangerous...but then the intellegent part of me remembers that I wouldn't be seeing the devastation if reporters weren't getting through! I also agree with several people I saw on the news when they were asking how we could help soooo many other countries but we weren't helping our own people! I wonder that too! I have wondered that for a long time! Every Sunday morning when I see those infomercials about starving children in W.V. and other states I just want to scream! I am not saying everyone in America should be driving a Rolls Royce and living in a Mansion...but in this country...NO CHILD SHOULD BE GOING HUNGRY like that! I pray for those people I really do! I want the Lord to bless them w/ safety, food, water, comfort and mostly peace! I also pray for the poor doctors, police & firemen, and the rescue workers! They must just be exhausted! yet they keep on helping! Why can't the people see that there are SOME people who are helping and try to be as patient as they possibly can?
Oh and one more thing that I saw on the news that really just mad me beyond ANGRY! Some guy had the NERVE to say the reason that more help was not getting to New Orleans was because the population is mostly black! WHAT? Are they NUTS?!?!?! I am soooooo beyond sick of hearing how everyone is after the black man and he just can't get ahead! I do believe there is discrimination in the world...I do....but sometimes, you didn't get that job because you weren't qualified...sometimes you don't have money because you are on drugs...sometimes it's just bad decisions on your part...not some HUGE conspiracy against black people! The same goes for white people!
OK I am sorry I went on this long vent...usually I am such an upbeat person! Please, Please, Please give to the charity of your choice to help ALL the victims in the tragedy! And please pray for Mercy, Strength, Guidance, and Patience for the victims, the rescuers, our government and those who are doing their best to help in anyway they can!
Friday, September 02, 2005
N...O...NO!
Niet, Nine, NO!! See I can say (even if I can't spell! *L*)it in 3 different languages! Why can't I tell people NO? Yesterday was a lousy day.. so much so that I started this post yesterday but couldn't get back to it because I had to stop several times to do something for someone! I am hoping that since Sugar Britches goes back to work tonight (he'll sleep all day), I am off work, and stepdaughter will be at work that I can have a little time to myself! I am going to clean house and read the 2nd Harry Potter book...yes I am an adult but I love the movies...thought it was time I read the books! *L*
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