From the Cheap Seats

Death in the Family

2010-07-11T10:07:00.004-05:00

Hello bloggers, E here to report the death of not-really-mentioned-here-but-family dog Rudy, who was found passed away when we came back from a concert by Brendan Benson. He died 15 human years old, which is very long for a dog. He was a long childhood companion who lived a full life. Rudy will be dearly missed.

Leave your eulogies in the comments section.

R.I.P. Rudy the Black Labrador Retriever.

What kind of Weather is best?

2010-05-13T20:18:00.004-05:00

TRICK QUESTION--cause everyone should know the answer is: THE DEAD WEATHER.
We were fortunate enough to get to B'ham to see them perform couple of weeks ago. It was only $25 a ticket and WORTH EVERY PENNY. If fact would gladly spend 3 times that to see them again without batting an eye. In fact, Hubs was on the smoking porch prior to the show and was offered $200 for his wrist band (to get into the show). If you even vaguely like their albums, you will be totally blown away by TDW LIVE. has to be experienced to be believed.

Drafty

2010-05-13T19:59:00.005-05:00

So I'm terribly late reporting on this but another draft has come and gone---I won't waste anybody's time predicting or grading how the Titans did---cause we don't know and won't know and can't know for couple of years maybe more. What I can say is that we made some interesting picks. I saw a article where it said that Titans got all of the "human interest" stories from the draft--the Rhodes Scholar, the kid that got is wind-pipe crushed when dropped a weight on it and the guy most famous for being suspended for slugging the guy after the game (did anybody else have a pac-flas

Titans Radio: "Round 1 (16): Defensive End Derrick Morgan (6-3, 266)
Georgia Tech. 55 tackles, 18.5 for loss, 12.5 sacks. (09)
2nd Best DE
Round 3 (77): Wide Receiver Damian Williams (6-0, 198)
Southern California. 70 catches, 1,010 yards, 6 touchdowns, 24 punts returned, 14.4 yards per punt return, 2 touchdowns
7th Best WR
Round 3 (97C): Linebacker Rennie Curran (5-10, 235)
Georgia. 130 tackles, 10 TFL, 10 QB pressures, 2 sacks
10th Best OLB
Round 4 (104): Cornerback Alterraun Verner (5-10, 190)
UCLA. Impact performer all four years. 72 tackles, 5 ints in 09
17th Best CB
Round 5 (148): Safety Robert Johnson (6-2, 195)
Utah. 1st-team All-Mountain West in 2009, 6 INT, 70 tackles
15th Best S
Round 6 (176): Quarterback Rusty Smith (6-5, 227)
Florida Atlantic. 10,112 career passing yards, 76 tds, 36 ints
24th Best QB
Round 6 (207C): Safety Myron Rolle (6-2, 217)
Florida State. Finalist in '08 for nation's best defensive player.
9th Best SS
Round 7 (222): Wide Receiver Marc Mariani (6-1, 183) Montana. 15 yds per punt return, 28 yds per KR
51st Best WR
Round 7 (241C): Defensive Tackle David Howard (6-2, 290)
Brown. 415-pound bench press.
34th Best DT"

Love Love Love the NLF network's primetime coverage--I don't know about everybody else but I've been missing football and need a fix. OTAs have started and Counting the day until training camp and from there Preseason and then ITS ON!!!

BTW, Continued prayers to all in Nashville rest of TN impacted by the recent floods. Heartbreaking.

The Presidental Update

2010-02-15T07:44:00.002-06:00

Hey, E here. I have FINALLY decided to update for Sue since it's President's Day and this blog hasn't been updated in like forever. Here's what's been happening. (P.S. I'm not really the President of anything)

1. Christmas, got a lot of good gifts that involve zombies, climbing mountains to kill terrorists, and the Beatles. The only real bummer about the holiday season was that the Titans playoff chances were killed.
2. Is it me, or does school seem to drag on for a lot longer than it usually does? That's what it feels like during the new school semester.
3. Along with new CD's, I have finally given in and bought my first iPod. The only problem is that Scott just won't leave it alone and let me get on with my life. See, I just wan't to know how to get music on there, but he just wants to tell me everything about it. It's so annoying!
4. In case you were in a coma at the hospital, it's been pouring snow here and all across the country! We might as well turn the American flag white at the rate the snow's pouring.
5. Don't forget to watch the Vancouver Olympics. Lot's of good athletes and ice dancing (I thought it was a nickname for figure skating until yesterday).

That's all for now folks. See ya!

Love,
E

I'm "Gaga" for "Bad Romance"

2009-11-08T20:56:00.002-06:00

After reading the billboard Hot 100 (they have a website called Billboard.com), I have found a new single from Lady Gaga called Bad Romance. It's the first single from her deluxe edition to THE FAME. I think it sounds pretty cool and catchy. Listen to the audio track or on Billboard (though it may not always be up if you're not a subscriber), or you could look it up on Youtube.

Late,
E

To go with yesterday's ketchup......

2009-11-08T08:23:00.003-06:00

Outside my window----beautiful. Love these kind of fall days.

I am thinking...about buying the chronological Bible and to the "read the whole Bible in a year" thing. I got email for P31 about it the other day and has stuck in my mind ever since.

I am thankful for...being safe. After watching 2 senseless shooting on the news this week it makes me grateful that we are safe at home.

I am reading..Book 2 of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Story of a Wizard that works with the cops in Chicago.

One of my favorite things...beans and cornbread. Threw some inthe crock pot yesterday--haveing leftovers today.

This week my nails are: Toes are "Emerald City" and fingers are clear. Gotta remember to take the polish off my fingers before surgery this week.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week: My surgery. How messed up is that? Just hoping after I heal up that I can NOT have a headach for a while.

Think I'm dreading this week: My surgery. Needles--need I say more??

On a countdown to "New Moon"---is anyone else excited????
Hope everyone has had a fabulous day and great week.

Ketchin Up

2009-11-07T11:02:00.003-06:00

Since I pretty much missed Ocotber in the blog world I figured it was time to "ketchup" everyone on the what's been happening in the cheap seats.

1. View from the cheap seats was BRUTAL in October. Luckily November came my Titans finally, finally were able to turn it around a bit and score a win. let's hope they keep it up. I did my best to maintain against all the snide comments, etc. but I AM A SORE LOSER. So if you the Titans lose again and you hear of someone going postal at the Jetplex the following Monday--you will totally understand--and hopefully come bail me out.

2. 3 As and a B. E's totally rocking on the grades this year. All on his own with minimal input from us. Other than running him off the 360 or computer to do homework that's about all I've done.

3. Was time to re-up our karate contract ($$$$$$$) and E's decided to give it a break for a while. Was getting to be such a hassle---adult class is at 8 at night---so he'd either have to get all his homework done before hand or finish it up after--which is a pain when don't get done showering and all until after 9:30.

4. Another Halloween has come and gone. And still no Great Pumpkin. Thanks to DVR we enjoyed all kinds of halloween movies. E has decided that slasher movies are pretty cool. And what would Halloween be without Zombies? We watched a bunch. Halloween night we worked at the Fall Fest at church. Me and E both ran a game. Was the most Lame-O fest we've ever had. J decided that kids would just get their inital goody bag at the door so when they did they games the kids would be "where's my prize, Where's my candy?" And we'd have to tell them 'sorry'. Still think we had a good turnout so hopefully some good came of it.

5. Luckily no swine flu at our house--but I had sinus headache pretty much seems like all of October. Went to ENT couple of times and always my upper sinus. She recommended surgery to drill some holes--yes, my doc has told me i NEED holes in my head---so having that done this thursday. Just drilling so supposed to be much easier than last one had. So keep my sinus/surgeon in you prayers this week.

That's all the highlights I can remember. I'm sure I've left something major off
Hope everyone has agreat day!!!

2009-09-26T09:27:00.002-05:00

MySpace Saturday Graphics from SuperPimper.com

So it's a gray, blah Saturday. I can relate. I had some sort of bug---which I think I'm over--my girlfriend at work was convinced was mild form of flu but I'm not sure---of which the main symptom was just exhastion. I know, how is that different from everyday life, huh? Well, I think I've kicked the worst of it and am trying to get back in the swing of things. I didn't get around to a Friday 5 and I have no theme---give me a break, I'm trying to get back with it---but here are the things I'm thinking this morning.

1. Hubs had bday this week. Which means we've had CAKE!!!! And no, you silly thing---I didn't bake. I just made a pit stop a the Peggy Ann's on the way home from work. I'm always amazed when I go there--everyone there is soooo skinny. I guess if you work around it all the time you build up an immunity??

2. They've been doing the fall session of the high school exit exams so E has had no homework all week. Which has been great and all but I think this is just totally poor planning on part of school. We've got one week and it'll be fall break--why coundnt' they have exams week before break so that the kids essentially get 2 weeks of no homework???? Schools just should learn to consult me on all these things and life would be so much better for all involved.

3. We've been burning up the DVR this week with all the new TV shows. What with karate in the evening it really throws off being able to watch anything and so we just DVR and watch next day after school or something. Mostly I've been just catching old favorite. The only really new show that we're into is GLEE. There's some weird stuff I'm not sure I like but when they bust into a song right inthe middle of stuff is HILARIOUS. Last week the football team--in full pads during a game---did a bit of "single ladies". Had to be seen to be believed. We're sooo ready for new IDOL season, can't WAIT.

4. Our neighbor collects antiques---like old gas pumps, signs--stuff like that. This past week he hung this huge regtangular gas co sign on his building that he has inthe back yard. The thing is---it's not level---And have I mentioned lated how the hubs is just little bit OCD? I think having to look a the UNlevel sign may push him over the edge. I'm fully expecting a midnight raid inthe near future where he goes and straightens it. Just hoping he doesn't get arrested while doing it. "But officer, it was CROOKED. I was only trying to get it straight" yeah, I'm sure that would go over real good.

5. My beloved Titans are off to rough start. So needless to say I'm kind of on the ragged edge myself--just a bit. Hopefully they get it turned around this weekend or I might have to schedule an emergency trip to the hairdresser to either a)fix where I've pulled out hunks of my hair or b)perform emergency color restoration for all the gray hair they're giving me. GO TITANS!!!!!

I hope everyone has great weekend. We'd thought about going to the jam some but there's nobody I want to see in the rain. Have a great one.

daybook 9/13

2009-09-13T08:24:00.003-05:00

Outside my window----Looks to be a beautiful day--Maybe I can grab one last day beside the pool this afternoon???

I am thinking...My freckles are fading and football is here---so it really must be fall, right?

I am thankful for...That my nephew only has a broken nose--he got hit in nose with a baseball---they thought initially the it might be broken so bad it was 'detached" but just broke.

I am reading..Just finished "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson--His second children's series. This was good too. Genetically enhanced kids run for their lives from the doctors who engineered them.

One of my favorite things...Naps on the weekend.

This week my nails are: Naked right now. Not sure what I'll decide.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week: Tonight is season finale in Trueblood and can't wait.

Mystery of the week: So I'm reading a magazine the other day while at the hairdresser's. It had article about these women who'd lost all this weight by walking. Barbie was down to 154 lbs and was listed as now being a SIZE 6. Malibu Barbie was listed as 130 lbs and was listed as now being a SIZE 4. WHERE ARE THEY SHOPPING AT??? And they were pretty much normal height---cause I could see it if they were like 6 foot tall or something but NOOOOOO. They were in the 5-5 range. SO WHERE ARE THEY SHOPPING??? Cause I dont' know of anystore where you could be a size 6 at that weight--not happening. I'd probably shope there if I knew.

Hope everyone has had a fabulous day and great week.

A slice of awesomeness I just have to share.....

2009-09-07T17:57:00.003-05:00

Today the cheap seat family was treated to a slice of awesomeness that I just HAVE to share with everyone.

Yesterday was 'shark' day on SyFy (I don't know why they think that's cooler or easier to read than SciFi, but I guess that's the way folks spell with all the texting going on now days) But there was so much shark goodness yesterday that E recorded one for our holiday enjoyment.

I don't know how I missed it when it was in theaters or during the award season---because surely this was nominated for NUMEROUS awards---but this afternoon we were thrilled with the theatrical presentation of "Spring Break---Shark Attack".

It had all the classic elements---scantily clad tan bodies (they were heavy on the bikinis but there were the occasional guy thrown in for good measure), rocking soundtrack, romantic subplot, gutsy heroine overcoming her fears, and of course, blood-thirsty sharks---And NOT just ONE but a whole FLOCK (school or whatever).
Fun loving, partying spring breakers were attacked by not one but whole flock of sharks (who descended on them in formation no less). And of course the heroine and her new love lured them out away from the beach (at much risk to themselves) saving the day. I laughed, I cried, I screamed in fear--it was so awful it was great.

And if you don't believe me---here's the move poster.

New Series---For the whole family

2009-09-04T08:36:00.005-05:00

Been meaning to pass this along--But other week, had to go to the Barnes&Noble to get E a French/English dictionary (cause the Walmart only had Spanish/English).
So ya'll know sending me to the B&N is like sending alcoholic to liquor store. Knew before I went in there was NO way I was coming out of there with just a piddly little dictionary. NO WAY.

So while was in there, there was big display of series from author James Patterson. I'm kind of so-so on him but my mom has been reading lot of him lately so was checking it out. The title of book was "Dangerous Days of Daniel X"
From the book:
Amazon.com: The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X - December 2008): Michael Ledwidge James Patterson: Books: "The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part spider, part man, or to cast magic spells -- the greatest power is the power to create. Daniel has that power. Daniel's secret abilities -- like being able to manipulate objects and animals with his mind or to recreate himself in any shape he chooses -- have helped him survive. But Daniel doesn't have a normal life. He is the protector of the earth, the Alien Hunter, with a mission beyond what anyone could imagine. From the day that his parents were brutally murdered in front of his very eyes, Daniel has used his unique gifts to hunt down their assassin. Finally, with the help of The List bequeathed to him in his parents' dying breath, he has located the killer. Now, on his own, he vows to take on his father's mission--and to have vengeance in the process"

So I snagged the book and really like it---what I didn't realize until I got to the end is that this was written to be both an adult and children's book. I'm forcing E to read it when he gets done with his latest Halo book. I really liked it faced paced, lots of action and main character is a hoot. Would highly recommend not only for self but for the teen/preteen in your life.

PS---James Patterson also has another series directed at young readers--Maximum Ride. I'm halfway through first one and like it as well if not better than the Danny X. See what happens when you let me loose in the B&N??????

Five on Friday

2009-09-04T08:02:00.004-05:00

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! It is FRIDAY!FRIDAY!FRIDAY!FRIDAY!FRIDAY!FRIDAY!FRIDAY! Doing a little dancing here. Because not only is it Friday but a HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!! I took today off to extend the holiday and because we were out late at lastnight (more later). So while I might be dragging I am dancing.

So it's about to be Labor Day---I never am really sure what this holiday is supposed to be about---people who labor (who doesn't??), holiday just so we know when we can't wear white pants any more?, WHAT? So that's my theme today--WHAT?????? So here goes

1. As can see by the pix, E passed another belt test this week? WHAT?????? Can't believe we've already been taking karate for about 3 yrs now. E is a 3rd stripe brown belt. He's come so far from where he first started. He's worked hard and so proud of him for the work he's put in.

2. This week E brought home brochure/catalog/price list for SENIOR RINGS!! WHAT??????WHAT??????WHAT?????? How can my baby possibly be old enough to order a senior ring. I guess they do actually still do that since I have the brochure to prove it. Right now he's on the bubble--not sure if he wants one or not. Makes the Land's End catalog look like kindergarten book. There are so many options/choices. Drug mine out of the drawer to look at--just for old times sake. Note to self---go sell that hunk of gold sitting in my drawer.

3. We went to last preseason game last night. WHAT??????WHAT??????WHAT??????WHAT??????WHAT?????? Does that mean FOOTBALL SEASON is actually, finally HERE. YES!!!! We ended preseason with beautiful night at LP field. We won the game but was kind of like a fake game---starts didn't really even play, it was mostly to look at the last guys. Roster have to go from 75 down to 53 by Saturday. Titans vs. Steelers next Thursday night to kickoff the season. Will be a nervous wreck by then.

4. Have decided that I made TOTALLY the wrong career choice. WHAT??????WHAT?????? Picked up new pair of glasses this week. AFTER ---yes, AFTER insurance they were in the $800 range. And yes, they charged me this with a straight face. And yes, I felt like needed to go for rape counceling. Obviously I wasted my time getting an engineering degree. I should have gone into selling $5 dollar worth of plastic to people that are FORCED to buy them because they need said plastic to see. I know, I could probably go to cheaper place or buy them off the web but always feel like since this is something wear every day that should be confident of the place buy them. Now I just feel like got slipped a roofie (date rape drug) at the door.
So guess what I got for Christmas?????

5. I have developed a WalMart phobia.WHAT??????WHAT??????WHAT??????WHAT??????WHAT?????? This week I discovered new website: http://peopleofwalmart.com/
There was article about it this week on CNN. These guys have started a blog where all they post are pix of people from WalMart. People who are.....fashionably challenged? I've been too scared to go look for myself. I don't know about you but I've always considered Walmart a safe place. A makeup-optional place. A "I didn't dry my hair today so it looks kind of freakish and flat' place. But all of that has now been ruined. Apparently folks are roaming the Walmarts just looking for folks to snap pix of and send in. Roaming the book section in your oldest sweats and ballcap is just not safe any more. Why do some folks just have to ruin it for EVERYBODY?????

Hope everyone has great Friday and GREAT weekend!!!!

Ready for Friday??

2009-08-27T19:28:00.003-05:00

Is anybody else ready for FRIDAY????? I am soo ready and I have vowed to get back in the swing of things and do better on the whole blog thing. So what better way to start out than to steal an idea from another blog. I found another site where they were listing favorite movies so I thought would be a cool thing to do so here goes---BTW, NO making fun of any choices!!!!

Favorite Comedy Film:
---Raising Arizona--still crack me up after all these years
---Blues Brothers

Favorite Romance Film:
---Titanic
--Terminator

Favorite Sci-Fi Movie:
---Alien/Aliens
---Independence Day

Favorite Action Movie:
---Die Hard (all of them)
---Transporter(all of them)
---Terminators (all of them)

Favorite Animated Movie:
--Toy Story1/2
--Beauty and the Beast

Favorite Disaster Movie: (A favorite genre)
---Day After Tomorrow

Favorite Christmas Movie:
---Its a Wonderful Life

Favorite Horror Movie:
---Halloween

Movies With Music:
---Grease

Favorite Book to Movie:
---Twilight
---Harry Potter (all of them)

Favorite Classic:
---Gone with the Wind

Favorite Chick Flick:
---Steel Magnolias

Favorite Western:
---John Wayne in Anything

Favorite Sport Movie:
---Hoosiers
---SeaBuscuit
---Rudy

Movie You Could Watch Ad Nauseam:
Pretty much any of the above!!!!
Love movies---going to them ,DVDs. doesn't matter!!!!

Worst Movie of All Time:Miami Vice---loved the TV show, didn't finish the movie and I'll pretty much watch ANYTHING.

Hope everyone has a great Friday. Chime in on the movie thing--I'm sure I've forgotten a TON.

Five on Friday

2009-08-21T18:09:00.003-05:00

WooHOOOO!!! What makes FRiday better than Friday???? When Friday is GAMEDAY!! One hour until kickoff of Titans vs. Cowboys.

In honor of the recent Letterman top ten with Britney in a bikini, My 5 today is the 5 things that would be different if I were president.
Here goes:

1. Get rid of the roses garden and put in a pool.

2. Term limits for all politicians--I shot and you're gone.

3. Get rid of that whole "baseball is america's pastime" thing--We all know it's football.

4. No more ball room dancing at state dinners---BBQ and MOSH PITS!!!!

5. Superbowl Sunday would be a National Holiday!!!!!!

Hope you've had a great Friday and great weekend!!!!

Five on Friday: Back to School Edition

2009-08-14T06:23:00.005-05:00

WooooooHOOOOOO!!! It's FRIDAY and I am dancing---I thought it would NEVER get here and I've been home 2 days this week with a headache so that tells you how long my week has been ....But anyways, since we're back in school today I'm doing a "Back to School Edition" Five. The best and WORST things about back to school

1. EVERYTHING is NEW---new kicks, new shorts, new notebooks, new pencils, etc. I can still remember the thrill of picking out a brand new lunchbox (I WISH I still had the totally rocking Scoobie Doo one I got one year--imagine what I could get for it on ebay.) We usually go kinda light on the clothes right now for E since it its still so hot. And who doesn't love a BRAND NEW box of crayons??? I think we should change one thing though--I think MOM deserves at least one new pair of kicks to start off school.

2. Back in a routine---Back to setting alarms, and making sure everyone gets to bed at a descent hour. At our house this is harder on Hubs than anybody--he's a night owl and enjoys it duringthe summer. Me and E? Come 10 we're pretty much shot--summer or fall.

3. School Lunches--You always think there's a possibility they'll get better but it's pretty much same ol same ol. E usuaally ends up taking his lunch except for regular pizza day----Fiesta pizza day is NOT an option.

4. Fundraisers---It's been a week and none so far but you KNOW they are coming. Especially since all we've heard is how they have NO money for anything. I'll donate until I'm blue inthe face but we DON't do fundraisers. We've pretty much agreed at work not to subject each other to fundraiser and we are soooo NOT going door to door so that pretty much puts us in donation mode.

5. But totally BY FAR, the ABSOLUTE BEST THING about back to school is FOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALL. Ok, I'll try to control myself. But it's finally HERE and I'm excited. We make our first trip of the year to LP Field Saturday night and I can't wait!!!!!!!!

Hope everyone has had a fabulous first week of school and an even more fabulous FRIDAY!!!!

Daybook 8/2

2009-08-02T07:53:00.003-05:00

Outside my window----rainy yucky. Would have been great day to stay in bed really late.

I am thinking...That I cannot believe there's only a week left until school starts. Where did summer go??? E got his schedule in the mail yesterday so guess it really it about here.
I am thankful for...That won't be me doing 'drop off' the first day of school. Have any of you been by Buckhorn lately?? They've started a new construction project and torn up all the parking lots so they've had to build a new one. It will be TOTAL chaos the first day.

I am reading..next in the Sookie Stackhouse series. I think I'm hooked. Started watching the series on HBO and then tried the books. Books are much better and PG; as opposed to series that is PG-13/R--but hello, it's HBO!

One of my favorite things...getting my hair cut. Which I did this past week. I should add my hairdresser to the things I'm thankful for list.

This week my nails are: They're still blue with rhinestones from last week. Not sure what I'm gonna do for this week yet.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week: FOOTBALL!!!!!! Titan's kicked off training camp Friday and we're going to go up and watch training camp one day and spend the night in the 'ville. Training camp is free and you can get right up next to the practice field, then some of the players always sign autographs afterwards. We did it last year and had a blast so gonna go again.

Thing I'm dreading this week: Just work crap. Think I need a vacation.

Website I'd like to share:http://www.titansonline.com/
Titan's official website. It's that time of year.

Mystery of the week: My baby got his learner's permit this week. How can he possibly be that old????

Hope everyone has had a fabulous day and great week.

I did it!

2009-07-29T21:26:00.001-05:00

I did it! I did it! I did it! What did I do? I got my learner's permit today!!! Yahoo!! Now I'm officially allowed to start learning how to drive a car. I'm dancing(like Sue usually is on Fridays)!! Next Year, you may be seeing me on the road.

Love,
E.

Sunday Daybook by Eric!

2009-07-26T20:39:00.001-05:00

Hey, E here.

Sue hasn't put up a daybook update for a month now, so I thought I might do one of my own.

From my mind...I had a good day so far, even though it wasn't perfect. I had a good service at church, got some new brand of chocolate milk I like(free samples, you gotta luv 'em), and went on a crazy adventure involving a crazy route to a different Sam's Club.

From my console...I had another rental this week: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. It's a fighting game.

From the TV...Sue watching TRUE BLOOD. Based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels and it's on Sue's hot 10 reading list and TV programs.

A Real Bummer...Summer Vacation is winding down and it won't be long before I have to go back to Buckhorn.

What's up with that... I hear construction crews are tearing up Buckhorn's parking lot, might check it out Monday or sometime next week.

Comming up... Learners permit! I just have to pass a test and I will begin learning how to drive a car! YAY!!

Image I'd like to share...

That's all for now folks, see ya.

Late on Friday.....

2009-07-24T20:13:00.003-05:00

Man what a week!!! Friday finally got here and almost didn't have the energy to dance. But made myself just onthe principle of the thing. Didn't have chance to do my blog last night and so really late today---almost started to wait until Sat but figured everyone might be sending search teams out so better get on it.

This week's theme is "A Squish, a stick and Grin or Medicine for the Cheap Seats".

1. We started out the week with the hubs beginning series of steroid "infusions" at his neurologist--for his fibro. We were kind of hoping would be like wonder drug---cause I know when I get just steroid pills they are the bomb and make you feel so good. He did one Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and reviews are mixed. He's been fighting migraines all week (me too) so we're hoping if head feels better the rest of him will too.

2. Monday afternoon had my annual SQUISH--otherwise known as mammogram (now the pix makes sense, huh?). BC runs in the family so I've been getting these forever and they're just not fun but you gotta do it. Save second base. Save the hooters. Couple moments is worth the peace of mind. I actually even got my letter back already----new world record I think---saying everything was "A" ok.

3. Tuesday at work was wellness screenings. They bring in bunch of nurses and let you get finger pricked and check cholesterol/blood sugar/blood pressure. all of my numbers were amazingly good--which goes to show genetics must matter more than diet cause I eat like crap. my girlfriend at work's numbers were good to---So to celebrate we got krispy kremes on Thursday. Totally ruined good streak hadbeen on but they were soooo yummy.

4. Wednesday took E for 6 week checkup on his teeth--post braces. They said everything looked good and that now only has to wear braces after school until in morning. So this gets him out of wearing it at school and having to deal with it at lunch at school. so yippee!!! hopefully they will continue to set up good and he'll have this beautiful smile for rest of his life.

5. Wednesday afternoon had migraine and totally drugged out. Think this one was triggered by the front coming through--Hubs was getting his last infusion of the week and said the neurologist's phone was ringing off the hook. and folks there said the weather always sets off bunch of migraines. so it's not just me. Thursday felt hungover from meds and it's trying to come back today. So i guess I'll quit whining and got takesome meds and relax.

Hope everyone else has had good week and has agreat weekend. Hoping for lots of pool time and freckle-growing around here.

Five on Friday

2009-07-16T19:32:00.008-05:00

WOOOOOHOOOO!! Well, it is finally FRIDAY and I'm DANCING here. Another long week. Lots going on at work plus our pool got nuked by fertilizer from field next door. Which equals algae which equals no swimming while we were nuking the algae. Hopefully we'll get it all cleaned up for the weekend. Highlight of the week has been that me and E (not Hubs' thing) caught afternoon showing yesterday of the new Harry Potter. Loved it. Don't know if it's really good or not or if I loved the books so much that would be impossible for me not to love the movies. If your kiddies are into they will love it---but warning---it's a dark movie for the most part and couple of creepy scenes younger kids might not need to see.

But after watching Harry, me and E thought the perfect theme for today's 5 would be MAGIC or specifically SPELLS. So I've picked out some of Harry's spell's that would LOVE to be able to do!!! So here goes

1. Accio (Summoning Charm)
This charm summons an object to the caster, potentially over a significant distance. Imagine how handy this would be. You get out to the pool and you've forgot your hat. Accio hat. You get to the store and you've forgot your wallet--Accio wallet. You get on vacation and you've forgot pajamas--Accio pajamas. Magic!!!!

2. Alohomora
Used to open and/or unlock doors. Can you imagine?? Never locking yourself out of your house, out of your car EVER again. Can't find the key to that locked file cabinet/drawer? No problem---MAGIC!!

3. Wingardium Leviosa
Levitates objects---Just because it would be soo cool.

4. Stupefy
Puts the victim in an unconscious state---I'm sure we've all had people we wish we could knock unconscious!!! Would probably come in handy at family reunions!! Or better yet maybe you could put yourself in an unconsious state!!! In fact any social situation or business where somebody is going ON and ON and ON but saying nothing ( kind of like I am now) Stupefy and it's all over baby!! Magic!!

5. Scourgify
Used to clean something---I about swoon just thinking about this one. Scourgify--dishes clean. Scourgify--car clean. Scourgify--bathroom clean. This ONE spell would truly be life altering MAGIC.

There are much more. Haven't found the cooking charms but those are probably a closeley guarded secret.

So here's hoping everyone has a MAGICAL Friday!!!!

Soooo.......

2009-07-11T17:43:00.003-05:00

Sitting here on gloomy gray saturday and thought i'd share---

In my pix, Rudy's licking his bathwater---why do dogs do that? Do you think it tastes good? Or maybe it has magical healing properties? But then dogs pretty much eat anything so guess they wouldn't be a great example to follow.

We've had terrible problems with June bugs lately. The other night they were hitting the window so hard sounded like was raining. But it's JULY. not June. So did June bugs used to come in June or has global warming messed up their natural timing. but if they've always called them June bugs, but they come in July--WHY? did somebody just decide June bug sounded better than july bug?

We watched old Batman movie last night. Gotham City obvioulsy has no paparazzi, No TMZ. Otherwise Batman would have been outed long ago. I mean pictures of him leaving the bat cave, going to the bat cave, getting fitted for his suit---that would have been all over the TMZ website. With screaming headlines about the latest interest of the city's wealthiest bachelor. I mean, they get pictures of EVERY celebrity, EVERY time they get a stinking cup of coffee---and they coundn't get the Batman--yeah, right.

So if vampires want something sweet, do they find a diabetic? Or do they just feed somebody a box of Krispy Kremes and then do their thing---MMMMMMM, krisy kremes....

On Deal or No Deal---there's been a marathon on today---How does Howie know all the names of the suitcase chicks? Is there like some secret board only he can see that tells him or does he REALLY know. Cause they all kind of look alike to me.

Lucky Charms---they really are magically delicious.

Five on Friday

2009-07-09T18:51:00.005-05:00

WOOOOHOOOO!!! Friday here and I am DANCING!! Been long stressfull (work) and sad (Steve McNair) week--so haven't hardly even touched computer at home this week. But it's Friday so things have GOT to get better. And this week in honor of E's game rental "Call of Juarez2:Bound in Blood" today's theme is all things OUTLAWS. This was totally his idea and thought was brilliant so here goes.

1. Our forefathers were totally outlaws. This is kind my holdover from the 4th---which totally rocked other than that whole murder/suicide thing up in Nashville. But really, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, etc. They were OUTLAWS. Then they got organized, kicked England's butt and became politicans.

2. Fireworks makes be feel like a outlaw. I mean seriously. You're blowing up stuff---repeatedly. How much more outlaw can you get. Except that everyone else in the neighborhood is doing it too. But if you ignore that part, then the whole fireworks thing is totally outlaw.

3. Speeding--even a little bit---makes me feel like an outlaw. I normally just set the cruise on the limit and go on. But sometimes, when I'm really tired, I forget to turn the cruise and just "go with the flow" and then look down and WHOA! Totally feel like outlaw.

4. All college kids think they are outlaws. Totally speaking from experience--but in college we were operating with no supervision, no rules. We were OUTLAWS---or at least we thought we were. There was no club or party that was off limits. I'm amazed that I came out of it all with no tatoos.

5. Things that ought to be outlawed: ironing, women over 35 wearing clothes from the junior department, commercials, scales, working overtime, certain fashions from the eighties, big hair, sky blue eye shadow on anyone over age of 18, doing cooking indoors in the summertime AND splashing moma on her float when she's just come in from long stressfull day and just want to float her stress away!!!!

Hope everyone has a great Friday and embraces their inner outlaw!!!

Five on Friday

2009-07-03T08:59:00.003-05:00

MySpace July 4th Glitter Graphics from SuperPimper.com

Well it's FRIDAY--which in itself is cause enough to dance but it's the start of a 3 DAY WEEKEND and I didn't have to work today so you KNOW I am DANCING!!! Looks to be a gorgeous weekend and I am soooooo ready. So to kick off the weekend and get it started right today's 5 them is of course--Independence Day as seen/remembered from the Cheap Seats (not necessarily actually July 4th but days of declared independence)

1. One of the first 'independence' days I recall was getting rid of the training wheels on my first bike. I was probably 4ish. I can remember be sooo scared to get them off but wanting them off sooo bad so could ride where I wanted to and go FAST. Oh the feeling of freedom!!!

2. The first time my mom sent me to the store (in the car) to get milk--BY MYSELF. Just to remind everyone that since I'm from Podunk, TN I started driving when I was in the 6th grade so this was probably in the 7th grade or so. I can remember it so well--I WAS BAD!!! Needless to say the tunes were cranked and I was singing my head off!! INDEPENDENCE!!

3. Finally getting my driver's liscence on my 16th birthday. I mean we went on the VERY day and I got my liscence. I was finally LEGALLY able to do all the driving I'd been doing for years. I remember the next day taking girlfriend to movies--which was big deal since movies were in town 30 miles away. INDEPENDENCE!!!

4. Going away to college. I went to TN TECH which is 5 hours away from Podunk, TN where I grew up. I didn't have a car so folks just basically took me and dumped me. Scary and exciting all at the same time. Making and responsible for all my decisions. I highly recommend the whole "going off to college" experience. I will be on Xanex when E goes. INDEPENDENCE!!!!

5. My very first car. Well it actually was a truck. Little Brown Toyota pickup truck with camper shell on the back. My dad got it for me right before I began co-op-ing in Nash-vegas. Went all over the world and back in that little truck. Loved that little truck. Gave it back to my dad for my sisters after me and hubs got married and bought our own car. INDEPENDENCE!!!!!

So these are the top 5 independent moments from the Cheap Seats. I hope everyone has happy and safe 4th!!!!

Transformers 2

2009-06-28T19:45:00.002-05:00

First of all, let me begin by saying that the Cheap Seat family loves a good action flick. All Action,All the time and we are a happy family. So you should not be surprised that we loved this movie. More robots, More action, More explosions, Bigger explosions. And to make the boys happy, Megan Fox's costumes are getting smaller and smaller. I figure in the next sequal she'll just wear a bikini the whole time.

More cussing in this one but nothing too bad. Every kid I saw leaving the movie was talking about seeing it again.
E gave it a 8.5. I give it two thumbs up. As long as you're not expecting to see something along the lines of "ordinary People" when you go.

Birth-day book 6/28

2009-06-28T19:05:00.002-05:00

Outside my window...beautiful sunshine. we had a brief shower that drove us in from the pool; otherwise it's been beautiful--I've grown lots of freckles today!!

I am thinking...45 is messin' with my head. I mean it just sounds so OLD. Wii told me I was 35 this morning--I think I'll go with that.
I am thankful for...my boys---who have let me get away with doing next to nothing today. AND they got me cake from Maggie Moo's. AND they took me to see the new transformer's movie AND they got me new game for my Wii. ANd took me out for Mexican for supper. I'm spoiled.

From the kitchen....HELLO. Bday. NO COOKING ALLOWED.

I am reading..Just finished "Dead until Dark" by Charlaine Harris. It's the first of the Sookie Stackhouse books and what the HBO Series "True Blood" is based on. Definitely a grown-up vampire book but not as grownup as the HBO show. I'm thinking I like the book better. Haven't decided if I'll have to read the series.

One of my favorite things...Major confession here. In this day and age it has almost become something that's "just not done", but I love to lay out in the sun. I know. It's bad for you, causes skin cancer, wrinkles and probably other bad stuff we've not even dreamed of yet. But I just love it. And I don't even tan--well, maybe just a little but you'd have look REALLY close. But I grow a mean crop of freckles. Dont' know why I like it other than it feels good and makes me feel like I'm 16 again hanging out with girlfriends.

This week my nails are: 4th is coming up so went patriotic this week. Big toes are blue with stars, all others are red. Nude beach on the fingers.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week:The fact that's a short week. Holiday on Friday and CANT WAIT
Thing I'm dreading this week: Trying to control my boys at the fireworks stand. What is it about men and fireworks???

Website I'd like to share: http://www.profootballtalk.com/
All the football gossip you can stand and then some. I know, I have a sickness and I check this site daily. They always have the latest football news first.

Mystery of the week: When did vampires change from scary to sexy. Up until last few years if an ordinary person (in book or movie) were to encounter a vampire they'd run screaming for their life. Hello, normal reaction to the undead. Today, normal person encounters vampire and they want to DATE. I mean, I've been married almost 22 years so I've kind of been out of the dating game a while, but is it really that bad out there??? Were vampires sexy all along and I just didn't notice it with all the screaming and running??? Oh well, help me out somebody?

Hope everyone has had a fabulous day and great week.

Five on Friday

2009-06-25T22:24:00.002-05:00

I'm baaaaaaack!!! And I'm DANCING. Between being swamped at work and going to TN to visit family I've just not sat down at the computer. But it's Friday and you know what that means---my Five. I was trying to figure out what theme should have for today--a Micheal Jackson tribute?? Nope, I was soo over him 2 or 3 surgery and a molestation trail ago. A Farrah Fawcett tribute?? Nope, just because my hubs STILL talks about that poster. Finally figured with LOOMING event on Sunday--my bday, I probaly should address my upcoming mid-life crisis. I've always wanted to have one and now that I'm about to be an age where you could have one, I've been trying to decide what kind of a crisis to have--you follow. So help me out and vote on what would be the best mid-life crisis to have.

1. Mad passionate love affair with the pool boy. Oh, wait. I'm already doing that. Hubs is the pool boy at our house. So I guess that woundn't really count for a good crisis.

2. A brand new convertible sports car. Can't you all just picture me in a little two seater convertible flying down 565 at 100mph? Except---I already drive like a old lady and hate convertibles--they're either too hot or too cold. So not a good crisis for me.

3. Die my hair purple and get a tatoo. And maybe some hair extensions. Oh yeah, I'd be totally rocking. That would sooo totally go over well in the work place. So probably not a good crisis for me.

4. Plastic surgery. Let's see.... maybe a boob job---nothing dramatic, just a little boost. Maybe a tummy tuck (then I could get a bikini!!) some lipo????? MMMM, wait....Have I mentioned that I have a needle/shot phobia? Probably not a good crisis for me to have.

5. Quit my job, run away and join a rock band, become fabulously wealth and an international rock star. I become the paparzzi's favorite target. I get my own reality show on MTV. I start my own clothing label. Write a best seller about it all and retire to my own private island in the carribean that's right next to Johnny Depp's island. Oh, wait. My singing stinks. I mean really really stinks. Probably not gonna happen, huh?

I guess I've run out of options, huh? I guess I'll go to Ulta and buy several new shades of nail polish instead.
Hope everyone had a FABULOUS Friday and great weekend!!!!

Five on Friday

2009-06-11T17:42:00.002-05:00

So it's not quite Friday, but it's sooo close I can almost smell, so while I've got a few minutes, I was gonna go ahead and get a HEAD START on the weekend. Which I really need cause it's been a really busy stressful week at work, then I stayed up way too late watching NBA playoffs one night (and probably will tonight) so we are DRAGGING here in the cheap seats.

But with the last of my energy tomorrow morning you KNOW I will be dancing---even if it takes a Diet Dew to get it started. So WOOOO HOOOOO!!! So was sitting here cruising the web trying to think of a theme and this is what I came up with BLOGGING: 5 signs you might blog too much
Now this could be actual blogging, reading blogs, responding to blogs, etc. So here goes:

1)You find yourself praying/worrying/concerned about total strangers you've never met before and probably never will. See: Stellan. Isn't it amazing how you can click on a link to somebody's blog and just like that you're sucked into the life of someone you've never met. And your heart is touched and the next thing you know you've said a prayer for them and find yourself clicking back every day to see what's the latest.

2)You're constantly looking for blog fodder. And it doesn't matter where---work, walmart, traffic, kitchen, bathroom. You spend your days converting the events of your life into blog posts. And after doing this for awhile I have decided I am beyond boring--and that that is not necessarily a bad thing. I'm not built for drama.

3)You accidently refer to your blog world in "real" world conversations with folks who don't blog. I have a co-worker who is non-blogger. And I was trying to tell her about event or somehting that had read off a blog and you would have thought I was talking about someone from MARS or something.

4)Friends are worried about you if you haven't blogged for a couple of days. Or worry that something is wrong if the tone of your latest post is just a little "off".

5)Your family makes fun of your blog habit. As in "I guess I need to start my own blog so we'll have somehting to talk about". "Don't make me put this on a blog". "This is going on your blog, isn't it?" "Who's blog are you reading now?"

So hey, if you're jonesing for some blogs I found this sight with nominations for best blogs---check it out!!1

http://www.socialluxelounge.com/blogluxe/

Happy Blogging!!!! Happy Friday!!!!!

Five on Friday

2009-06-04T19:00:00.003-05:00

woooohooooo! finally friday--I didn't think would ever get here. It's been a looooong up and down, see-saw kind of week. So here and my 5 ups and downs of the week--

1. Down---Had my teeth cleaned on Monday and they decided I had 3 cavities. 2 of which where due to enamal wearing off my teeth and decay setting. Why did the enamel wear off my teeth. They said it was a MATURITY thing. Like you are tooo freaking old and your teeth are wearing out. Lovely way to start the week.

2. Up---Swimming after work. Finally the weather is cooperating and have been swimming after work. LUV,LUV coming in and hitting the pool.

3. Down---while was on my way to the walmart a rock hit my windshield and put a chip in there. so gonna have to get a new windshield. crap like this drives me crazy. then once i was in line at the wal mart, standing there minding my own business, this old man ran over me and my cart with one of those motorized chairs---twice. second time he managed to push my cart over my toe. I think it must have been an outing from retirement home there. Saw several folks I wondered if they should have been turned loose in walmart. said very quick prayer that he wasn't driving a real car home.

4. Up---E had belt graduation this week and now is 2 stripe brown belt. I am soo proud of him for sticking with this for so long and working so hard. Way to go E.

5. Down----Had my fillings done Thursday. They did it in morning so felt like had to go back to work. Don't know what it is about dental work but always want to sleep afterwards.

Extra---UP---Beautiful forcast in works for the weekend. Hoping to get lots of pool time in!!! Hope everyone had a great week and greater weekend!!

daybook 5/31

2009-05-31T08:50:00.003-05:00

Outside my window...beautiful sunshine. some pool time and freckles in my future.

I am thinking...I'm old or I've come up with new way to avoid labor. On Memorial Day pulled muscle or something in my lower back. I thought was getting better until sat on metal bleachers for 4 hrs watching E's karate test. Got up and did some Wii tryin to loosen up my back. Was good while happening but may never get up from this chair again.

I am thankful for...orthodontists--Ya'll have seen the pix of E's teeth so that should be self explanatory.

From the kitchen....made some muffins this morning--cinamon struesel from a box but they were pretty good.

I am reading..Another John Sandford. Guess I'm on a murder mystery trick. However this week at work I got a "pride" award (people give these out as encouragement stuff---you get points and can redeem them for stuff). Well I redeemed mine for $50 gift card to barns&noble. so pretty soon will have a stash of FREE books.

One of my favorite things...Ok, confession time---last weekend made some ooey gooey butter cake. I am now o-fically changing the name to CRACK cake. coundn't stay out of the stuff.

This week my nails are: right now they're naked. not sure what i'll do with them later today.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week: hoping this good weather continues. love coming in and swimming after work.

Thing I'm dreading this week: my boss is still out of town so "I'm da man" for another week. UGGG.

Website I'd like to share: http://www.ebay.com/
Luv, Luv, Luv me some EBay. Generally the first place I go to check for anything.

Mystery of the week: nature. Goose at our pond finally hatched some eggs. We started out with 5 and are down to 4 little babies. It is so facinating to watch them teaching the little ones everything they need to know.

Hope everyone has a great day--planning on enjoying mine!!

Horrors of Karate tests!

2009-05-30T15:57:00.002-05:00

E here, and I just had one of the most challenging things I may ever have to do: An advanced karate test. I had to do karate for 3 and a half hours, from 11:00 to 2:30. If you ever do karate, get to a purple belt to enter advanced class, and have to take one of these, I have some tips that may help you if you want to survive.

#1: Prepare to get sweaty and to work, because you will be there for a long time.
#2: Bring water bottles and cool rags in a cooler filled with ice to help keep you cool and energized.
#3: Prepare to think on your feet, because you may be double-teamed in sparring by one or more of the masters.
#4: At the end of class, go to the nearest fast-food eatery if there is one, because you will be hungry.
And #5, which isn't really a tip at all: If your faced with 2+ masters, good-bye and good luck.

If you ever come to this position if you ever take karate, follow these tips and you will survive test day.

Five on Friday

2009-05-28T21:45:00.004-05:00

WooooHOOOOO!! Friday is finally here. And if the weatherman is to be believed we might actually get some SERIOUS pool time in without turning BLUE this weekend--can't wait. E has a karate belt test on Saturday and when we are done with that it will take a crowbar to drag any of us away from the pool!!!

But anyways---I was trying to think of theme for today and in the middle responding to a fellow blogger--it hit me--My MUST LIST. Here are the top 5 totally materialistic, worldly things I cannot imagine doing without.

1. Indoor plumbing. This is ABSOLUTELY #1. Hands down. Anytime I see a "historical" movie that glamorizes what was supposed to be a "golden" age, all I can think is "Where is the toilet?", "Where is the shower?". I mean can you imagine hoofing it out to the outhouse or having to manually heat enough water to enjoy a bath. It would totally ruin the bath for me if I knew I was gonna have to haul the dirty water somewhere.

2. Electricity/HVAC----Lights, heat and airconditioning. And if I was really honest I would actually make this central heat and air. For a long time we had a window AC when was growing up and then in a rental hubs and I had--they are the pits and never want to go back there.

3. Direct TV with DVR. I know, I'm shallow. And I know it's the cool thing to say "Oh, I really don't watch that much TV, hardly any at all" or "We limit our kids to 2 hrs a week and only the history channel." PUUUULEASE. All I can say is give me the remote and a couple dozen channels and I am a happy camper. The NFL network--need I say more.

4. My sonic machines. Sonic toothbrush---after started using this the dentist no longer harps at me about flossing---which I don't hardly because my teeth are so close together it is extremely painful--gets your teeth really clean. Got E one as soon as he got his braces. And my clarsonic facebrush---just like the toothbrush but for face. Makes your face feel so clean, much better than any scrub.

5. Home computer. Years ago back when we were deciding to get our first home computer I can distinctly remember the hubs saying "What do we need a computer for, I'll never use it". This the same man who just last week said, 'I've got the internet and I'm not afraid to use it". Now we all fight over it, call dibs and it is a part of daily life.

So anyway---Hope everyone has a great Friday?? what's your 5??????

They give you CANDY!!!

2009-05-28T21:21:00.004-05:00

Seriously, after 2 1/2 yrs, $5000, countless visits, endless nagging about did you brush good, etc.----What does the orthodontist do when they rip off the braces for you to finally enjoy the results????? They send you home with a bag full of candy? And not just any candy---tootsie rolls, laffy taffy----the stuff that gets stuck in your teeth and never comes out!!! Do you think they're afraid that since the braces are off we'll never come back????

All kidding aside, E got the majority of his hardware taken out today---he's still got what they call a retainer installed behind his lower teeth and we go back in a week for an upper retainer. But, GLORY BE the braces are GONE and LOOK AT THAT SMILE!!!! He's done great and been a real trooper through all this and it's definitely been worth it!!!

daybook--Interrrupted.

2009-05-25T10:50:00.003-05:00

Is it Monday already???? I thought this was supposed to be a long 3 day weekend? Where did it go? And where is my sunshine????? I specifically ordered sunshine and pooltime. Anyways, I'm interrupting my daybook entry today for a rant that I just can't hold inside any longer...

Let me explain. Well on Sat me and the boys headed to the Rave to see the new Terminator (see yesterday's post for review)---we generally do the Rave because of the whole 'reserving your seat' thing at the Monaco. Well we got there in plenty of time to go to the bathroom and get bag of popcorn (we've upgraded to medium bags becasue the small bags are just TINY these days.) E got us great seats----top row of the middle section in the direct middle of the theater. So that means there is an aisle and 4 or 5 rows behind us--this was one of the larger theaters. So anyways we're sitting there munching, enjoying the previews when we are OVERCOME by perfume/cologne. Hubs and I both look at each other and look around and the only folks could be is new couple entering our area but they are still on the stairs and good 25 feet from us. They came down the aisle behind us and was OBVIOUS they were the stinky pair and they proceeded to sit down couple rows behind us.

HOW MUCH PERFUME DO YOU HAVE TO PUT ON FOR SOMEONE TO SMELL YOU 25 FEET AWAY???? Obviously they must wear that much all the time because THEIR NOSES ARE DEAD. I mean, are you kidding me???? I just don't understand it, if someone had come into the theater and lit up a cigarette, the whole theater would have been up in arms, the manager would have been called, the people either would have extinguished their cigaretter or been asked to leave.
So why can't you do the same thing to stinky folks????? Either go hose down or LEAVE. Needless to say I spent large part of the movie with nose in bag of popcorn trying to overcome the smell. It didn't work too well. By time movie was over, Hubs and I both were getting runny eyes and headache.
I'm thinking a perfume free zone would be great, but not holding my breath.

Terminator--Salvation

2009-05-23T16:17:00.005-05:00

Let me begin by saying that I've been a fan of the Terminator series since saw the first one years ago. So I went into this one with high hopes that it would erase the nasty taste in the mouth left by T3 (and the cancellation of the Sara Conner Chronicles by Fox). And OH BOY DID IT.

It had everything to make not only for a great summer movie but everything you need to be a Great Terminator Movie.

1. Action, Action, Action----check. Movie like one big drawn out action sequence. Chase sequences, and stuff blows up all over the place.

2. Little bit of romance---check. Tough post-judgement day warrior chick falls for sensitive tough guy. Always good.

3. Somebody's gotta say: "Come with me if you want to live", "I'll be back" and "There's no fate but what we make". Check. Only one missing was "Asta La Vista, Baby" but since there was no Arnold can see why they didn't

4. Terminator chasing somebody through a factory with molten metal. Check. And this time it's a Terminator factory so you've got half made terminators all over the place

5. Cool special effects. Check. In spades. Best was this little terminator/motorcycle type thing.

It got a three thumbs up from us so we'd recommend. It's PG-13 but I woundn't worry about taking grade-schooler to it unless they're the type that doesn't like action movies. Don't remember any obvious bad language. And no sex/nudity. All in all a great way to kick off the summer movie season.

School's Out!

2009-05-22T15:24:00.004-05:00

After 1 final week of school and 2 days of testing, I am happy to finally say that school's out for summer! Yahoo!!! Anyways, party like there's no tomorrow and have a GR8 summer.

Love,
E

Five on Friday

2009-05-21T20:58:00.004-05:00

WOOOOHOOOO!!! FRIDAY HERE AND AM DANCING! Because it's not just Friday and the weekend but a THREE DAY WEEKEND. So here are my totally radom five for the holiday weekend.

1. In the immortal words of Alice, "School's out for summer.....". The Idols did this song in an ensemble a couple of weeks ago, so E's been singin it all week!! And after he takes one more final tomorrow, it will be true.

2. Finals. Hate'm. E had the average to not have to take'm but due to having the flu earlier (regular ol garden variety that nobody gets excited over), he'd missed too many days so he had to take all his finals. I personally think that's a lousy rule. Seems like you should be rewarded for having a good average no matter how many days you missed.

3. Best quote of the week comes from the hubs. I don't remember what we were discussing but he says, "I've got the internet and I'm not afraid to use it." I immediately told him was going in the blog.

4. So last weekend got my Mother's day mani/pedi. By Wednesday I had to take the polish off my fingers because was so chipped and nasty looking. And not like been doing major house cleaning or yard work with my hands. My cheapie at home mani lasts much longer.

5.We're kicking off the summer movie season by going to see the new Terminator this weekend. Can't wait.

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!!!

daybook 5/17

2009-05-17T08:21:00.002-05:00

Outside my window...Birds twittering (translation: 56 degrees--ARE YOU KIDDING ME? IT'S MAY!!); E is in major battle with somebody upstairs.

I am thinking...this school year has FLOWN by. can't believe next week is last full week.

I am thankful for...shelter--yesterday during deluge watched the moma goose who is sitting on eggs just sit there and take it. glad not to be a goose.

From the kitchen....made some pancakes this morning.

I am wearing...pajama pants sweatshirt and socks. I'm a little cold.

I am reading..Another John Sandford. Finished the Prey one earlier this week (it rocked) and started on another. It's not a Prey but about new character. so far it's a thumbs up.

One of my favorite things...cruising down the road, great song blaring on the radio and singing my head off--of course I have to be alone cause NOBODY wants to hear me sing.

This week my nails are: Not sure--redemed my Mother's Day mani/pedi certificate last night. Actually had a guy do it which was kind of weird. but orange toes with flowers and kind of pale irridescnet on fingers.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week: AI finale. Adam vs. Chris. Not who I wanted to be there (we wanted Allison vs. Adam) but think will be interesting. They are 2 totally different kinds of performers. Can't wait.

Thing I'm dreading this week: nothing in particular comes to mind but I know if the sun ever makes it out I will be HATING having to be at work.

Website I'd like to share: http://www.websudoku.com/
Love playing sudoku. I print these off from here and take to meetings that I have to be at but don't really have to say anything.

Mystery of the week: Why people INSIST on mowing their yards right after it rains so that it clumps up and looks like cow patties all over thier yard?

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Five on Friday

2009-05-14T18:26:00.003-05:00

MySpace Friday Graphics from SuperPimper.com

WOOOHOOO! It's Friday and I'm dancing here!! So glad it's Friday. Seems like I've been soo busy but right now can't think of a thing I've done--but must have done somehting or woundn't be so tired, right?

Anyway, it's Friday and you know what that means---Time for FIVE on FRIDAY! And today's Cheap Seat theme is: MAY. I know, it's not brilliant, original or anything like that but work with me here!! So here are my five things about May!

1. Strawberries. They are only really good in May. I need to go back to Brown's and see if there are any left. With all the rain, I'm scared they weren't able to get inthe fields and pick---but I'm jonesin for at least another gallon.

2. Graduation. High school graduations are in May. And when ever I get my home town paper and see the grads pix on the front page I always kind of remember back to that time. E's time is coming and I am soooo not ready.

3. Life. E was conceived on May 4. I know, TMI but when you're on fertility drugs and trying, you know these things. And I will always remember. Just think a day later and we would have HAD to call him CINCO DE MAYO.

4. Death. My Papa (my dad's dad) died around Memorial Day (I know, not quite May but May always makes me think about it) back when I was a junior in college. It was the first funeral I ever went to and he took a piece of my heart with him. He's come to me in dreams a couple of times since (I know sounds flaky but they were at least very powerful realistic dreams). The most notable was when I was pregnant with E. I was very nervous at first and he came to me in dream and told me everything would be alright. I know he'll be looking over Jesus' shoulder waiting on me one of these years.

5. Summer. From the longer days to the hotter temps (most years) May signals that it is time to shed the winter. That it's time to break out the flip flops, the bathing suits, the picnic tables, summer songs, the jars for lightning bugs, and sun screen. During May it's all ahead of you and you just CAN"T WAIT. Now if it would only stop raining.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!!!!!!!

I WON!!!!!!!

2009-05-13T17:48:00.004-05:00

NOTICE: This post is for all those that think blogging, blogs and the blogosphere are: silly, waste of time, pointless, and keep me from doing something worthwhile like laundry.

The other evening I was cruising the Titans football forums (OTAs are gearing up--I'm sooo excited--the rookies join the vets at the end of the week) and blogosphere (When I can tear myself away from football news, there are several blogs that I read on a regular basis.) Most of the blogs are read are just your basic entertainment blogs--some have themes, some don't. A few of the blogs I read have product reviews (I've not quite figured out if they get paid for that or if they just get freebies) and one blog I read has wonderful book reviews. Both of these type site will frequently give away whatever they are reviewing. It generally works like this---your read the review or visit the companies web site, then come back to the blog and leave a comment. The winner is then picked out of the list of commenters.

So anyway, I'm over at a blog

And she's reviewing/giving away the book Enduring Justice (see it at amazon)

So I read all about it and left a short comment to enter the give-away (OK, I begged shamelessly). I completely forgot about until I got an comment on my blog from Cara saying I WON, I WON, I WON!!!! Ok, she didn't say it three times and she didn't scream--that was all me.

So I've sent her my contact information and am now checking the mail everyday!!! Who would have ever thought you could get free stuff---much less FREE BOOKS---by blogging. I'm off to look for more give-aways, I'm on a ROLL!!!!

It ain't foodnetwork...but they eat it Tuesday

2009-05-12T18:12:00.002-05:00

This recipe is absolutely Hub's fav-o-rite. I've made double before and is always a crowd pleaser at work

Fudge Pie (doesn't the name just give you chills!!)

2/3 c pet milk
2 T butter
1 6 oz bad of choc chips
2 eggs, beaten
1 c sugar
2 T flour
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 9in pie crust (I buy the ready made from dairy case)

Combine sugar/flour in large bowl and set aside
In double boiler combine: milk, butter and chips until melted.
Add eggs and stir thoroughly.
To dry ingredients add choc mix, salt and vanilla

Pour into pie shell and bake @ 375 for 35 min

You can add nuts, but WHY?????? It's so perfect plain.
Serve with whip cream or ice cream or eat it just plain.
Hot out of the oven or microwave is best.

daybook 5/10

2009-05-10T08:28:00.002-05:00

Outside my window...shhhh but I think I see a little blue sky---don't want to scare it away--I am sooo tired of rain.

I am thinking...about Mother's Day and all that means.
I am thankful for...my boys---who got me a mani/pedi gift certificate for Mother's day.
From the kitchen....yea right---it's MOTHER'S DAY.
I am wearing...pajama pants and tshirt.

I am reading...Broken Prey by John Sandford. Wacked out serial killer is on the loose and he's hunting'm down. Good stuff.

I am hearing...birds twittering (is that where they got the name for twitter?) and can faintly hear killing something upstairs.

One of my favorite things...my clarsonic face brush--this is what i got for mother's day last year and love it. makes your face feel soo clean.

This week my nails are: toes are opi on collins ave with some rhinestones and nude beach for the hands.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week: redeeming my gift certificate!!
Thing I'm dreading this week: just the whole grind. been really busy trying to meet deadline on document and ready for a break

Website I'd like to share: http://www.pandora.com/
If you like to listen to music while on line, this is the place. You tell it what you like and it finds songs that are like it. You can rate what it picks (thumbs up or down) and it learns what you REALLY like and only plays that. too cool.

Mystery of the week: Why when you fill up your car, it takes FOREVER to get off full but once you get under half a tank it's like there's a hole in your tank. it's been like this on EVERY car i've ever had.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Five on Friday

2009-05-08T17:17:00.009-05:00

WOOOOOHOOOOO! BETTER LATE THAN NEVER I SAY, AND NOT ONLY IS IT FRIDAY BUT THE WORKDAY IS OVER AND THE WEEKEND IS HERE--SO ALL TOGETHER NOW--FRIDAY!FRIDAY!FRIDAY!

SO WHY ALL THE CAPITAL LETTERS, WHY ALL THE SCREAMING???? WELL, THIS IS MY WAY OF PAYING A LITTLE CHEAP SEATS TRIBUTE TO THE SCREAMER OF THE WEEK---MR. DANNY 'SCREAM ON' GOKEY!!!! I DON'T KNOW IF ANYBODY HAPPENED TO CATCH AI THIS WEEK--IT WAS ROCK N'ROLL WEEK FOR THE TOP 4 AND MR. DANNY 'SCREAM ON' GOKEY CHOSE THE CLASSIC "DREAM ON" BY AEROSMITH. AND LET'S JUST SAY, WELL.......IT WASN'T PRETTY. HERE'S A UTUBE TRIBUTE I FOUND FOR THOSE THAT MISSED IT.

So today's 5 is all about times in my life I've had to excise old tonsils--so here goes--the things that have made me scream.

1. Back years ago----we won't go into how long---I was a typical 2nd grade girl. And me and all my second grade girlfriends were hopelessly, desparately, passionately in LOVE with Donny Osmond. I know, I see him now on Pyramid and it's just not the same. But back then--we all plastered our rooms with everything Donny. Me and my one of my besties talked moms into taking us to Memphis to see HIM in concert. Now all these years later all I remember is SCREAMING, NON-STOP FOR THE ENTIRE SHOW. And how small they looked from our seats--even then I had cheap seats.

2. Fast forward a few years and I'm now in high school. I've given up on Donny finding me in Podunk, Tn by now. And like all my girlfriend on Friday and Saturday night we went "riding around". Basically looking for trouble. Initially I had to be in by 10-10:30---and when I would get home everyone else was usually in bed. Or at least they were supposed to be. One of my sisters took GREAT pleasure in hiding and jumping out and grabbing me as I made my way to my room in the dark--at which point I would SCREAM everyone would laugh and then we'd all go to bed. It scarred me for life---to this day I hate to walk into a dark room.

3. Fast forward couple more years---after graduation my girlfriend and I went to CA to visit my aunt and "do LA". Which of course involved all the biggies---Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios and the world famous Movieland Wax Museum. When we went to the Movieland Wax Museum they had just open up new area for couple of popular movies---Halloween and Aliens. We made it through the Halloween area unscathed. In the Alien exhibit they had you walking down a set that looked just like one of the hallways on the spacehip. Complete with creepy lighting, alien pods, dripping water, etc.--the hallway does a u turn and at the end of the u turn there is a body laying in the aisle. The body has spacesuitjust like the one Ripley put on the beat the alien at the end of the movie. I am at back of the line in our group--They pass the body ---As I tried to pass it, IT MOVED. I BACKED UP. THE BODY STANDS UP AND COMES TOWARD ME BACKING ME INTO THE CORNER. Needless to say I SCREAMED, AND SCREAMED AND SCREAMED. The body eventually moved and let me pass--otherwise, I'd still be there screaming my fool head off.

4.One time after starting working where work now, a couple of my girlfriend at work (knowing of my fear of all things mouse or spider related), hid a small plastic mouse on my desk under some papers. They also attached some fishing line to it and ran it out the door and around the corner. I sat down and they pulled the string. And you know what happened..........

5. Number 5 is a deep dark confession that I know everyone will find HARD, or almost IMPOSSIBLE to believe. But sometimes--when we're at LP Field--I've been known to SCREAM at/for the TITANS. Ok, I admit it, sometimes I scream at/for them right in the comfort of my own living room. There are alot of Sunday's as we're driving home I have no voice left at all---which the boys probably appreciate by that point.

So how about it everyone??? Can you scream a little with me??? FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIIIIIIIIDAY.

Hope everyone has had a great one!!

It ain't foodnetwork...but they eat it Tuesday

2009-05-05T17:15:00.002-05:00

OOOOOOOey, Gooooey Butter Cake

Or as I like to say--"Hide it from me before I eat the whole thing!!"

1 pkg cake mix--choc or yellow
1 egg
1 stick butter
8 oz creme cheese (full strength--none of that low fat stuff)
2 eggs
1 lb (16 oz) powdered sugar
2 tsp lemon juice

mix cake mix, 1 egg and 1 stick butter to form batter. press into bottom of 9X13 pan and set aside

mix creme cheese, 2 eggs, powdered sugar and lemon juice ( i have been known to leave this out if don't have it and is stil good) pour over crust and bake for 45 min

YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY in the TUMMY, TUMMY, TUMMY

Song for Sunday

2009-05-03T08:21:00.001-05:00

Thought I'd share

2009-05-03T07:59:00.002-05:00

Found this on web while looking for Noah pix.

Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark

One: Don’t miss the boat.

Two: Remember that we are all in the same boat.

Three: Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.

Four: Stay fit When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

Five: Don’t listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

Six: Build your future on high ground.

Seven: For safety’s sake, travel in pairs.

Eight: Speed isn’t always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

Nine: When you’re stressed, float a while.

Ten: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

Eleven: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there’s always a rainbow waiting…

Daybook 5/3

2009-05-03T07:35:00.004-05:00

Outside my window...soggy and it's looking like more (hence the ark picture). Enough already.
I am thinking...that it's weird the things we get all up in the air about--take the swine flu---if you compare the numbers to folks who've died with the regular flu, the regular flu is much worse. But we didn't have a "pandemic" with the regular flu. I'm thing we should have a pandemic for "pool fever" and the next time we hit about 85 and sunny we shut EVERYTHING down for about 4 days so we can enjoy it---uhhh, I mean keep it from spreading.

I am thankful for...loving son. He's constantly been checking my forhead for fever and asking me to be careful. All this talk about pandemic has got him a little freaked out.

From the kitchen....Oh pulease. Dominio's on friday and yesterday I did french toast then HOT DOGS for supper. Really channeling my inner Foodnetwork goddess.

I am wearing...nothing--blogging naked. PSYCH. That was just to see if you were reading. pajama pants, tshirt and socks.

I am reading...In between books. Dumped a load at used bookstore the other day though and found a John Sandford Prey novel that don't think I've read so will be starting that later. Love the John Sanford Prey series. It's a series of detective/murder mysteries. The main detective guy is in all of them. The violence can be a little 'gritty' but the way he weaves a story is superb. His are usually ones that I CAN'T put down once I start--which my ultimate praise for any book.

I am hearing...my ears are kind of clogged and ringing today so mostly just the keyboard.

One of my favorite things...whoppers. Chocolate, sweet and crunchy. Everything you need.

This week my nails are: Toes are essie's jag-u-are (hot red) with little gold glitter on top. Nails are OPI's dazzle me---kind of a light blue sparkly.

Thing I'm looking forward to this week: My boss being back to work so that my stress level goes down little bit. And so I quit having to talk to HIS boss. (His boss has daily tagup and when my boss is gone I have to do it---I would just as soon NOT.)

Thing I'm dreading this week: Couple of big 1/2 day meetings this week with upper management--which will keep me from getting stuff done that I really need to.

Website I'd like to share: http://fiddledeedee.net/
I found her blog via one of the Proverbs31 writer's blogs---Fiddledeedee was listed as blog she follows. I read her one time and was hooked---she is hilarious. Highly recommend.

Mystery of the week: Why does it not bother boys/men to be dirty?

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

5 on Friday---Piggin' Out

2009-04-30T17:52:00.005-05:00

WoooHoooooo!!! Doing my Friday Dance here!!! And in "honor" of the swine flu, today's five is a celebration of all things pig---Cause I think with all the talk of swine flu we've lost sight all the truly marvelous things associated with Pigs. So let's hear it for the pigs!!!

1. BBQ---Anybody that knows me knows that I LOVELOVELOVE me some Q. And without pigs we would not have Q, or tenderloin or any number of great things to throw on the grill and slather sauce on---In fact I might have to cruise to the Old Greenbriar's on way home from work and pick some up (cause the Old Greenbriar's is VASTLY superior to the NEW Greenbriar's). Oh yeah, and I know that in certain part of the country, folks think beef can be BBQ. That's just wrong.

2. BACON--Where would breakfast be without it? In the words of Homer Simpson----mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Bacon. This one is really in honor of my nephew. He's about age and size of GG's youngest and bacon is his most favorite thing in the whole world. I have seen him sit down and eat a whole package in one sitting--by himself. And he still only weighs about 30 lbs soaking wet.

3. Fat as a pig, Eat like a pig, Squeal like a pig, Stink like a pig, you dirty pig,------where would our vocabulary be today with out all these references to the mighty pig? Obviously the pig has had a great impact on our society. And all they do is what comes natural and get cut up into all kinds of tasty treats.

4. Literary inspiration---I give you Charlotte's Web. Classic children's lit and classic movie. There was also that other talking pig movie (can't remember the name) and we can't forget the famous Arnold Ziffle from Green Acres (sorry, showing my age with that one).

5. My most favorite--- Pigging out!!! Now who doesn't like to pig out every once in a while??? Just this week I've gorged myself on fresh strawberries. I can NEVER stop at one piece of pizza (no matter that I know right where it's going) or one krispy kreme or one hot from the oven chocolate chip cookie or just a bite of ice cream or ......... I'm sure everyone has their fav's.

So this was my tribute to all things pigs. But as E said earlier---let's all pray this doesn't get any worse. Wash your hands and don't sit next to the sneezing, coughing folks. Hope everyone has a great Friday and great weekend. SUUUUWEEEE PIG!

School's Out! (not really)

2009-04-30T13:11:00.002-05:00

If you saw the news recently, you might have heard about the massive deaths and illnesses from the swine flu outbreak. Well, its made its way to Madison City, where new cases have been found. And as a precaution, school's in Huntsville County, Madison City County, and Madison County (where my high school is) have been shutdown today and tomorrow and will open up Monday. School may be closed, but we still have to be careful, for we could be the next swine flu cases! So try your best to stay healthy and have a nice day. Love, E.

It ain't foodnetwork...but they eat it Tuesday

2009-04-28T18:02:00.002-05:00

Well, it's that day of the week again---the day I expose my lack of culinary talent to the entire world. We're nothing if not bold here in the cheap seats so in the interest of sharing the love, I went to my recipe box---yes, I actually have a recipe box. In fact, it is a Longaberger recipe box, so that alone makes all my stuff taste GOOD.

Anyway, I went to the box and randomly grabbed the first thing I came to----so today ya'll get---drumroll please----Granny's dressing!!! A holiday favorite for everyone and I've been known to fix it on other special occasions.

Skillet of cornbread
pan of buscuits
1/2 cup of celery
1/2 cup of onion
2 tsp poultry seasoning
dash salt/pepper
2 boxes of chicken broth

I always fix this inthe mixing bowl I inherited from my grandma. I can actually feel her showing me how to mix stuff up when I was little when I use it---of course was only a ruse to get to lick the bowl--not any latent cooking gene.

Crumble cornbread and buscuits. I never use the full amount of celery and onions cause I usually do a small skillet and just 10 buscuits but it's to your own taste.
Add seasonings and liquid. Don't make it too soupy or will be runny. Put in 9/13 baking dish (don't forget the PAM!!!) and bake at 350 for about an hour or until brown on top.

All these tasty recipes floating around and I had chicken fingers out of freezer for supper--go figure. Hope everyone had great Tuesday!!!!

Daybook 4/26

2009-04-26T07:51:00.003-05:00

Outside my window...It is BUUUUUUTTTTTFUL!!! I think spring if finally here!

I am thinking...The pool was at 74 yesterday---75 is E's (unofficial, that's right, it's me! I managed to find the portion where you edit posted blogs) magic number!!

I am thankful for...a husband with a green thumb. If it was up to me and my allergies we'd just have rocks everywhere--but my green thumb Hubs get flowers and ferns and makes everything look beautiful0--without me doing anything.

From the kitchen....STRAWBERRIES. Hubs got me some fresh ones from Browns yesterday--YUMMMMMY!

I am wearing...pajama pants, tshirt and socks.

I am reading...suspense from Elizabeth Lowell. Not bad but not keeping me up nights either.

I am hoping...for a peaceful week. My boss is out of town this week so that means i am "da man".

I am hearing...tweet of birds, wind chime and faint sounds of war from upstairs.

Around the house...chores and chores and chores. why does laundry never end? where does dust come from?

One of my favorite things...NAPS!!! love me good nap in the middle of the afternoon. hoping for one today.

This week my nails are: Toes are OPIs "sensation" --a shimmery hot pink. Fingers are 'sunlight on snowflakes'--silvery/glittery.

A few plans for the rest of the week: gonna try not to lose my mind with the boss gone, work, chores, nothing too exciting---I AM SO BORING!!!

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

5 on Friday!!!

2009-04-23T20:06:00.005-05:00

WOOOOHOOOOO!!FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!
FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!
I am dancing here. And in honor of tomorrow's upcoming NFL draft--today's theme is "DRAFT". Using the dictionary.com definition as "a drain or demand made on anything." So here are my five drafts for the week.

Round 1: I'm going to draft that we make "Career Day" aka "Take your kid to work day" a monthly thing. E joined me at work on Thursday and we had a fantastic day. Sorry, no pix cause we're a secure facility and they frown on that type of thing. He got to see couple of demo's---one from Sci-Quest on the solar system then another chemistry one where they made silly putty. Of course, the high-light of the day (other than skipping school) is the food. We always have breakfast in our cafeteria then they treat the kids to pizza and cookies for lunch. We were too chicken to try out our pool yet but was still a great day!!

Round 2: I'm going to draft a better return policy from Best Buys. Well, ya'll know I got the Wii Fit--LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. Well, I also got a game for the Wii using that balance board that was "Jillian Michaels Ulitimate Workout" or some such. She's supposed to be the bomb and thought she'd whoop me into shape. Well this game is BAD BAD BAD. I've tried it a couple of times and the little character won't hardly move unless you're shaking your hands violently side to side---no matter what you're doing. I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to return it---guess will be selling it at the gamestop.

Round 3: I'm going to draft more hours in the day!!! It's getting that time of year--POOL TIME. But the bad thing about that is they still expect me to work during pool season. So work all day and dash home for pool time but still need to do chores and eat, etc. And never seems like there's enough hours in the day.

Round 4: I'm going to draft better hearing for the entire country. E and I are into the AI and we were shocked, apalled, horrified that little Allison was in the bottom 3 and not Warthead. We still think Adam will win but come ON!! Allison is WAY better than Warthead.

Round 5: I'm going to draft new Titans this weekend. Well, not me. The coaches and stuff actually do that. But by the end of the weekend, there will be new Titans to talk about, analyze, nit-pick, second guess, etc. I know, I'm really sad and pitiful. But this means that OTAs and training camp are JUST AROUND THE CORNER. GO TITANS!!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys your Friday!!

It ain't foodnetwork...but they eat it Tuesday

2009-04-21T17:58:00.002-05:00

So we're all PMSing and apparently having foodcravings--- or we're all bored with same ol' stuff and want to branch out---or we all have spring fever---or all of the above. Anyway, as usual, jumping on the Gabgirl's bandwagon and joining in on IAFBTEI Tuesday (don't you love a good acronym!!) After reading couple of the recipes, I've decided to bring everyone DOWN to my level and tell you how to THROW together Granny's (my mom) potato soup.

1 bag of hashbrowns (2 if want huge pot)---I use plain--if you like to live on the wild side you can get the southwestern hashbrowns that already have the peppers and stuff mixed in.

1 pkg white country gravy mix
1 box chicken broth (2 for big pot)

mix broth/gravy mix on stove--mostly to get the lump out.
add hashbrowns and bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer. as cooks down will want to thicken up. At this point add some milk until is consistency you want. Add about half carton sour cream and chedder cheese to taste.
Once back up to heat after you've adde that cold stuff--it's ready to eat.
I think it tastes better if let it simmer at least a half hour but if you're in a big hurry you can go from beginning to eat in about 30 minutes.

No ideas on calories/fat content---I figure if you're eating potato soup you should ignore that part of it.

Don't tell them it's easy and folks will rave over this.

My other throw together will also win you raves but is super simple. This is one you have to be sure and tell everyone it is FROM SCRATCH---just so they show the proper appreciation when you whip it up---It is homemade, from scratch mac n cheese.
Again I'm bringing you DOWN to my level---This is another throw together.
Start with big sausepan and boil about 2 cups elbow noodle---customize to however many you're feeding--I ususally do about 2 cups so have some leftovers.
In small saucepan, pour about quarter inch milk and when almost boiling whisk in about half teaspoon of flour. reduce heat and start adding velveeta. I usually use about 1/3 of big 2lb block at a time. cut it up into small chunks and stir constantly as you melt it all. I usually throw in teaspoon sour cream, little bit parmesian or cheddar at end--just because. Drain noodles, mix two together and you have no idea how much you will impress your children with HOMEMADE FROM SCRATCH, mac n cheese. Compared to the boxes (and I've tried them all) this tastes much better and is actually cheaper if you buy big boxes of noodles and big block of cheese. Again no calorie or fat count--it's mac and cheese, DUH!!!!

Hope everyone has had a great Tuesday!!!

Titan Thursday

2009-04-19T08:42:00.003-05:00

On Thursday, we checked Eric out of school early (YES, you have to have your priorities straight people!!!), and met up at the Shoe Carnival for the 2009 Huntsville stop of the Titan's Caravan. This is a thing the team does where they send out a player or two to different locations around TN, North AL and they basically sign autographs, let you take their pix, etc. I think they also do some school stuff. But cool opportunity for autographs and photo ops. This year we got Kerry Collins--the QB for Titans. Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE football/Titans???? GO TITANS!!

Daybook 4/19

2009-04-19T07:58:00.002-05:00

Outside my window...kind of gray and overcast. Looks like might be gray and gloomy eoyere kind of day. which makes it sooooo hard to get motivated to do anything.

I am thinking...that I can't believe it is the end of april--which means school is almost over---where has this year gone.

I am thankful for...orthodontists. E finally gets his braces off next month and can't wait to see the smile we've spentall this money on.

From the kitchen....Left over BBQ and taters today. I picked up BBQ on way home friday and has pretty much kept me from cooking all weekend (darn).

I am wearing...pajama pants and t-shirt, house shoes.

I am reading...I am between books. This past week I read the latest Nora Roberts. Nice read but not something tempted to stay up all night reading. Interestingly, Lifetime just did series of movies on some of her books and the movies were HORRID. If I'd just seen the movies and never read the books I'd never pick up one of hers again.

I am hoping...for healthy productive week.

I am hearing...hum of computer, faint sounds of battle coming from upstairs, a few birds twittering.

Around the house...the hummingbirds are back. I love hummingbirds and we've got the first couple of the year back. Of course, seems like we spend fortune on sugar feeding them, but they are so cool.

One of my favorite things...lobster pot bath and chilling in front of the tube!

This week my nails are: This week my toes are rocking Piggy Paint's Blue-ty call (with couple of rhinestones) and fingers are Essie's Nude Beach.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Hope this doesn't put anybody to sleep but work, school, karate, chores, chores, chores.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Five on Friday

2009-04-16T18:45:00.008-05:00

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!! I THOUGHT IT WOULD NEVER GET HERE!!!!!!!
Today in honor of making it through the week---even though should have been short because I was home sick Monday--it's been an extra long week and I'm tired. So today's theme is "Things I am tired of"

1. Coughing and being sick---DUH! Why is it that coughing makes you so sore and gives you a headache? They should be able to vacuum that stuff out of there and get it over with. Seem like there has been crud going around constantly for last month. Enough already.

2. Crazy spring weather. Roller coaster temperatures and having to head to my fraidy hole waaaaaay to much. I am so ready for steady hot temps with an occasional shower---NO tornados, hail, straight line winds or what ever new weird wind thing they'll come up with next.

3. Being behind. Think kind of goes with the being sick but seems like I've been chasing my tail and not making any progress for weeks. I must be feeling better cause I'm planning some serious cleaning in next couple of days.

4. Of everything I cook. Does everyone get in cooking ruts or is it just me? Not like I'm Rachel Ray or anything but man I wish there was something "new" and "good" and "easy" and "cheap" to cook. That of course could be on the table in 30 minutes or less and require less than 30 minutes to clean up. That would be nutrious, delicious and non-fattening--That me, hubs and E would all eat and like.

5. Hearing about Octo-Mom, somali pirates, bo the white house dog, eight year old girls murdered and stuffed in suitcases, recession, bail-outs, gas-prices, global warming, iraq, home foreclosures, right wing, left wing, etc. People the NFL draft is less than 2 weeks away. It's time to FOCUS!!!!!! LOL.

Thanks for indulging my whine. Hope everyone has a great FRIDAY!!!!!!

Invaded and

2009-04-15T22:01:00.003-05:00

In case nobody's noticed lately, there had been a blog invasion here in the cheap seats---much thanks E for filling in for me while I've been under the weather a bit. (He doesn't want his own blog--he just wants to use mine when he's got someheting to share so I guess I could be invaded at anytime!) Sinus crud that leaked down to my lungs. But a z-pak, some steroids, cough syrup and I'm almost a new woman. So that was the invasion part...

For the amazing part---did ya'll see AI?? They actually went and SAVED somebody. And they saved Mr. Matt "I've got a huge wart in the middle of my forhead and it never occurred to me to get it removed before I went on NATIONAL TV" Girad. We were AMAZED to say the least. I think they used it just so they could---and because they were scared if they didn't then next week (last week to use it) they'd have to save Ms. Lil "I can't pick a good song to save my life" Rounds or Noop "no fashion sense" Dawg. And next week is Disco Week. Please---wasn't it bad enought I had to live through disco the first time---why do they keep bringing it back OVER and OVER again. If they drag out the BeeGees to mentor, I'm gonna hurl. Seriously.

Crazy Wake Up Call

2009-04-13T18:16:00.004-05:00

Hey, E here. You may have been caught up in the weather last night and it may have done something to damage something around your house. Well, that's NOTHING compared to what I'm about to tell you.

This morning I wake up and I'm about to fix myself some breakfast when I see an OMG sight. A TRAMPOLINE WAS IN MY DOG KENNEL!!! UPSIDE DOWN TOO! Turns out heavy winds pushed the trampoline from my neighbor Chris's house into the air and into my dog kennel before flipping it upside down and making a dent on the side of the kennel fence. Did I mention that it also broke a part of the house exterior fence too?

That's not all! There's a picnic table right by the family pond and the winds picked it up and threw it in (but not that far)! Also, the wind knocked over the green garbage can which was filled with unbaged trash thanks to a shortage of trash bags and S just chunking it in there.

While I was at school, Dad and the neighbor fixed the dent in the kennel and took apart the trampoline and got it out and managed to surface the picnic table and fix the trash can.

All in all, is this a crazy sight to wake up to?

ABC's Embellished

2009-04-12T08:32:00.005-05:00

Borrowed this from the Gabgirl!!! So doing this instead of Daybook this week.

A-Age: can NOT believe I'm telling--44.

B-Baseball or Ballet: football.

C-Chore you hate: dusting

D-Dream Vacation: can't make up my mind---would either be tour of europe or private villa in the carribean right on the beach.

E-Easter candy: malted milk eggs

F-Favorite Flowers: dahlia's---they don't stink.

G-Games: sudoku--i print out puzzles and take to meetings to keep me awake. And now my Wii Fit.

H-Height: ALMOST 5'4"

I-Instrument you play: I can push the play button and that's about it.

J-Job title: System Safety Lead. Mom. Wife.

K-Kindergarten memory: I went to a private catholic kindergarten--there wasn't public kindergarten back then as it wasn't mandatory yet. One day during snack time I attempted to drink my chocolate milk while leaning back in my chair. I proceded to fall backwards spilling the milk ALL OVER me. I cried. It was traumatic. Needless to say I've always been graceful.

L:Luxury you live without: Regular professional mani/pedi.
L:Luxury you CAN't live without: professional hair coloring, DVR

M:Mexican food choice: love me a good burrito, or big plate of nachos. Do margarhita's count as a food?

N:Nickname: Sue

O:Overnight hospital stay: only once for myself--when had E. Stayed with S once before we got married---he put jackhammer through his foot.

P:Pet Peeve: unmade beds. people who wear sandals with crusty heals.

Q:Quotes you like: "Every old barn looks better with a coat of paint"--My mom.

R:Rain forest or Redwoods: redwoods

S:Siblings: 2 older half brothers and 2 younger sisters.

T:Television favorites: House, American Idol, Amazing Race, House Hunters International

U:Ultimate dessert: Fresh ripe strawberries, cheesecake, choc cake,

V:Vegetables you dislike: would be easier to list those I do like, carrots green beans.

W:Ways you run late: waiting on my husband.

X:X-rays you've had: teeth, head/sinus, knees

Y:Yummy food you make: yeast rolls, mac n cheese, choc chip cookies, sugar cookies,

Z:Zoo animals that you're favorite: giraffes--we got to feed them in san diego and still think is one of the coolest things.

I'm still running a fever this morning so we're skipping church---About convinced i've got either strep or flu---will be hitting the doc tomorrow. Hope everyone has great day!!!

Song for Sunday

2009-04-12T08:30:00.000-05:00

Praying that everyone has a joyful, peaceful Easter Sunday.

Delay Response

2009-04-11T07:05:00.003-05:00

Hey, its E! I thought I'd try my attempt at bloging to say that I'm sorry about your usual 5 on Friday update not being present, but Sue has been sick with nasal congestion and it isn't allowing for her to do pretty much about anything. We're sorry about any unfortunate delays to your blog programming and we'll be right back on schedule ASAP.

Maundy, Maudy?????

2009-04-09T15:39:00.003-05:00

"The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci

Maundy

Maun"dy\, n. [See Maundy Thursday.]

1. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper. [Obs.]

2. The ceremony of washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday.

3. The alms distributed in connection with this ceremony or on Maundy Thursday.

Note: In England, the foot washing is obsolete, but the "royal maundy" is distributed annually on behalf of the sovereign. Since 1890 this distribution has been made from Westminster Abbey.

When I was younger--much, much younger---there was a popular TV show--Maude. When I was little I totally thought Maundy Thursday was "Maudey" Thursday. It made no sense (DUH!!!!!) and totally confused me for years.

So on today and everyday--to steal the words from Gabgirl--because they were so perfect---remember what matters.

This is my body--broken for you
This is my blood--shed for you.

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

2009-04-06T11:43:00.003-05:00

Well, we got the Wii Fit hooked up last night so gave it a whirl----right out the window!!!! You can come and get it if you want it---it's lying in my front yard.

PSYCH!!!! Actually considered it---has a body check/estimate goes through---calculates your BMI, and a Wii Age. Boys thought I'd been shot when showed my age. Scott came running in to see what all the hoopla was and just laughed. 50---can you believe that stupid machine said i was 50!!!!!!
Seriously, right now I'm loving it. Kind of starts you out slow and you build and unlock stuff as you do more. The most HILARIOUS exercises are the aerobics. One is the hoolahoop--you hoolahoop and while you're doing it these 2 chicks THROW more hoops at you, that you're supposed to catch. Mine all hit me inthe head. Then you go on a jog where you follow this guy around the Wii Fit island. While you're doing that people almost run into you and RUN BY YOU. Some of those chick really ticked me off!!!
But so far so good. Am really liking it. Fun for whole fam too as S&E were checking out the other games (Eric has requested some Zombie game that he thinks would be cool.). I've got couple other work out games that haven't tried. But so far we're having fun--wiiiiiiiiii!!!!!

Daybook 4/5

2009-04-05T08:10:00.003-05:00

Outside my window...It is so beautiful almost hurts. Trying not to think of all the pollen and nasty stuff that goes with the beautiful

I am thinking...That it is hard to believe, as beautiful as today is, that high next couple of days will only be in the 40s. Can you say ROLLER COASTER?

I am thankful for...food that we eat, the shelter that we have and the Lord above who give it all and keeps us safe. And for crazy koreans who give job security (see the news).

From the kitchen....We got BBQ from the Scruggs yesterday so fixing tater today to have stuffed taters.

I am wearing...Formal with heals---DUH--pajama pants, sweatshirt, houseshoes.
I am reading...Still working on inkheart. It's gotten much better but I usually put down book I struggle with like this. Can you tell don't have anything else better in the closet that's calling to me??

I am hoping...that my son continues to be such a joy--basically nice young man--everyone always has horror stories about teenagers and am hoping we avoid all that.

I am hearing...birds twittering, hum of computer, click of the keys

Around the house...need to get serious about some spring cleaning--you know, tops of kitchen cabinets, behind furniture--you know, the things you seldom get to.

One of my favorite things...DUH, football. The draft is later this month so it's almost as if the season is HERE.

This week my nails are: This week I'm my toes are rocking Essie's Bermuda Shorts (hot purple-pink) with Essie's Shorty Pants (yellow) polka dots and fingers are OPI's Princesses Rules.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Nothing exciting. Chores, work, school, karate--I am sooo boring.

Picture thought I'm sharing

My boys finally caved to pressure (woundn't say nagging because I would NEVER nag) and we got Moma a Wii fit last night. Hopefully we get it hooked up today so can give that badboy a try.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Song for Sunday

2009-04-05T08:01:00.001-05:00

Five on Friday--Lessons from Oz

2009-04-03T07:12:00.004-05:00

Woooooohoooooo!!! FridayFridayFridayFridayFridayFridayFridayFriday
FridayFridayFridayFridayFridayFridayFridayFridayFriday!!!!! Can you tell I'm dancing??? Soooo glad it's Friday. Today in honor of the weather/tornados yesterday, today's theme is: Lessons from Oz. Afterall, didn't Dorothy go through the most famous tornado???
So here goes.....

1. Dorothy needed Doppler. Can any of us now imagine life without Doppler radar? Or live streaming weather? What would we all do without Dan and Brad to tell us to go to our "fraidy hole" and take our "precautions". I especially love it when Dan tell us kids to turn the TV up REAL LOUD. Had to do that several times last night cause rain was hitting the windows so hard.

2. Yellow Brick---Painting was easier than paving. Seriously, yellow brick road must have had NO traffic or would not have looked so good. Don't know if anybody else was lucky enough to participate in the Chapman mtn traffic nightmares this week. Took me over an hour to get over the mountain the day of the big bean spill. Who would have thought spilling a few beans would have such an impact. So big an impact that they repaved that section in 2 days. So why does it normally take 6 weeks?

3. Family Sticks together. You know the wicked witch gets a bad rap but she was really only sticking up for her sister---even though her sister was a "Wicked Witch".

4. The walk is better with friends. Sure, D could have strolled down the yellow brick road all by her lonesome but where would the fun have been in that? We all need our friends and traveling companions to help us battle the flying monkeys of life.

5. Its all about the shoes. Who hasn't looked at those ruby red slippers and just sighed. The ultimate great shoe. I can tell it's spring because every pair of sandles or flip-flops I see are just sooo darn cute. I've got a serious shoe craving gonna have to do something about SOON.

Here's hoping the weather calms down and we all have a great FRIDAY and weekend. And please remember---There's no place like home!!!!

It's just plain------

2009-03-29T13:25:00.002-05:00

Usually I try to avoid social, political or religious commentary, but sometimes, something strikes me as so WRONG that I can't help myself. Today is one of those days. I had kind of heard about this in the news, but today while making our weekly post-church publix run, I came FACE-TO-FACE and had to deal with this issue. What am I talking about??? Well, I'll tell. It's the cover of this week's people. It has Valerie Bertinelli---at age 48--on it--in a BIKINI.

And she looks pretty darn good.

This is WRONG on soooo many levels I just don't know where to start. First of all--She's 48. Didn't she ever hear listen to her moma??? Act your age Valerie. Get a nice tankini with enough spandex to cinch in any and all bulges (you can't breath but hey, we all have to make our little sacrifices).
2nd--Do we all really need to hear how after being on Jenny Craig for year and half she decided to do a little photo shoot so to look good she just hired a trainer who's been working with her 18hrs a day for last six month but HEY, you could do it too. Get in the real world Val. Real women don't have the time or money (ok, and probably not the motivation---NOBODY wants to see me on the cover of people) to hire a personal trainer to whip their flab into shape.
3rd--She did a little replay of photos thru the years, show how she might have 'appeared' to look great but she was really too thin, unhappy, they used airbrushing, etc. In the words of Simon Cowel--Self indulgent nonsense Valerie. I'd photoshop myself in a heartbeat.
4th--My hubs and I are of an age where we were teenagers during the whole "One day at time" era. I don't need to hear any more that when he was 15 he thought she was really, well, nice. So go away and cover up your bikini wearing bod Val.

Sign me---extremely jealous. If I looked like that I'd probably wear one everywhere---when it warms up of course.

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Daybook--3/29

2009-03-29T08:09:00.007-05:00

Outside my window...It is a gray gloomy eoyore kind of day. Hopefully it will clear up and WARM up.

I am thinking... Mostly I try not to think onthe weekend, but I'm thinking about lots of stuff whether I want to or not. Thinking that maybe I ought to stop working with the young kids at church and move on to the Big kids (E's age). Thinking maybe that will get me back "into" it. Also thinking I am done with my blog construction--what do ya'll think?

I am thankful for...Shelter from the stores. Literally yesterday and figuratively all the time.

From the kitchen....made pancakes for breakfast yesterday then cupcakes and that about did me in.

I am wearing... pajama pants, tshirt, sweatshirt and socks.

I am going...church, publix and to the couch.

I am reading...Still working on inkheart. It's gotten much better but still struggling with it. Been so tired really haven't read much.

I am hoping...that we (the blog community) can guilt GabGirl into sharing her money saving secrets with us.

I am hearing...hum of the computer, birds twittering, faint sound of E playing Uno-Rush (just like Uno except super duper fast--needless to say not a moma game)and the ringing of my ears.

Around the house...not much. If keeps up like this I'm predicting movies and popcorn for the afternoon.

One of my favorite things...getting all the spring catalogs in---makes you so ready for warm weather.

This week my nails are: My toes are rocking new OPI Conga-line-Coral with rhinestone flowers while fingers are classic OPI Text me, Text u.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Nothing spectacular--Work, school, chores, karate, homework, cooking. The usual.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Song for Sunday

2009-03-29T08:05:00.001-05:00

Thought this was appropriate given all the weather

FAB-U-LOUS Five on Friday

2009-03-27T06:38:00.002-05:00

MySpace Friday Graphics from SuperPimper.com

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!! Doing a little dancing here because---IT'S FRIDAY!!!!! In honor of Mr. Fabulous (see post from earlier this week)today's 5 are all FABULOUS!!!!

1. Mr. Fabulous is on a roll this week. His utter fabulousness continued on Thursday when he brought home his report card (Don't know we still call them report cards---it's just a printout anymore) and STRAIGHT A'S!!!!!! So he's totally rocking this week.

2. Harned house rule for straight As: You get anything you want. I know---it's a dangerous rule--blame it on the Hubs. And you know what Mr.Fabulous picked----A Oreo blast. I was trying to get him to pick a Wii fit for moma but he woundn't go for it.

3. I tenatively think I've solved my blog construction issues---I've still got some tweaking to go and need to re-load me some pix and fix the size of my banner, but I am in a MUCH better place than I was earlier in the week.

4. America got it mostly right---Mr. Fabulous and I were happy with the results of AI last night. The guy that got the boot was in our bottom 3. We were scared for a minute when Tatoo-no rhythm girl wasn't in the bottom 3 and Wart in middle of his forhead guy was. (Which just goes to show that if is choice between beautiful girl with no rhythm and guy with wart in middle of his forhead---America choosed the beautiful girl every time.)

5. Dear Jesus, Father God. Master, creator, savior. Rebuilder, rewarder, redeemer, restorer. First, last. Alph and Omega. Beginning and End. The Way, The Truth, The Light. My strong tower, protection, shelter, comfort in time of need. Yeweh,

It's O-fficial

2009-03-25T16:25:00.002-05:00

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That I hate xml code--yes, but that's not what I'm talking about.
Got home from work and asked boys for news of the day--Well apparently they announced today at BHS, the 10 Fabulous Freshmen---these are the 10 students (out of I don't know how many) that are the teacher's fav's that they think are FABULOUS. Guess????? Can you guess???????? YES, it's now official. My baby is fabulous---like there was ever any doubt, right? But it's nice to have it confirmed. Trying to talk Scott into mexican to celebrate

You don't think the school's just buttering me up for something, do you?

Under construction

2009-03-23T07:35:00.002-05:00

So yesterday,I'm piddling around and think---I'm gonna do quick update to my blog and make it 3 columns. I'm thinking no big deal. Just grab me a new 3 column template add my pix and bam. Couple of hours later I am cussing all things blog. So, I will be underconstruction for awhile while I get this worked out. Can't somebody make simple template you can just plug your own photos in to??

To top it off, got in to work this morning and the little issues I had Friday with my tower here resulted in new harddrive. You would not believe the amount of stuff I have lost. Big sigh. Oh and did I mention my boss decided to take the week off.

Song for Sunday

2009-03-22T08:20:00.003-05:00

oldie but a goodie

Sunday 3/22

2009-03-22T08:00:00.003-05:00

Outside my window... Brilliant beautiful sunshine. Is spring really here or is this a tease before one final cold snap???

I am thinking... Time sure flies. Yesterday while out and about we were at the WalMart and cruised through the outdoor lawn and garden while getting a parking place. They had all the new swing sets out. I asked E if he needed one and I get--big teenager sigh(which means "Parents are soo stupid") and "I'm too old for that".
Is there anything that breaks a moma's heart like that?

I am thankful for... an indulgent husband. When I insisted I NEEDED the Twilight DVD yesterday ( and YES we watched it last night), he agreed even though he said we'd get it cheaper if waited a few days and got it off the net.

From the kitchen....made pancakes yesterday and that's about it.

I am wearing... sweats and oversized tshirt, barefoot. Got up and did some yoga first thing.

I am going...publix and that's bout it. "skipping" church today in honor of last day of spring break.

I am reading...Still struggling through inkheart. hoping it picks up the pace soon.

I am hoping... that America gets its mind back this week on AI. I know country week is always tough but we could not believe Alexis Grace is gone. Guess that's part of it though.

I am hearing... hum of the computer and faint sounds of dozens of zombies being eliminated upstairs.

Around the house...not much. believe it or not am all caught up. Might makes some cookies this afternoon, I'm so caught up.

One of my favorite things...Good movies---Watched the Twilight again last night. Today gonna check out all the "bonus features" didn't last night..

This week my nails are: Today Im rocking some of my new spring colors---On my toes is "OPI on Collins Ave" (part of south beach collection so I assume Collins Ave is in South Beach but who knows) with butterfly rhinestones (for spring) and fingers are Essie Nude Beach.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Spring break is over so back to the grind. Got big meeting on Tuesday, school, karate, work, chores. The usual.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Five on Friday---Life lessons from BRUCE

2009-03-20T07:07:00.000-05:00

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Woohooooo!!!! Doing a little dancing here--even though the day has gotten off to a bizarre start. Went in to work and got the blue screen of death on my computer, so I decided it was a sign that I should just take the take and enjoy final day of spring break. So I'm back home and I guess we'll spring break today or get chores done and spring break tomorrow.

So anyways---I'm dancing... And today's Friday them is "Life lessons from Bruce". No, not Springsteen, but Willis. Last night after a lobster pot bath, I was cruising the channels and DTV must be having a freebie weekend cause we had bunch of movie channels that we don't normally have and what was on but DIEHARD. Only the best action movie of all time---starring, you got it. Bruce Willis. So I got to thinking I should have a Bruce-themed Five on Friday. So today's five are all lessons from 5 of Bruce Willis' movie.....

1. DieHard. Have I told you this is the best action movie of all time??? In case you've been living under a rock and haven't seen it---Bruce goes on vacation to visit his wife and has to save her from bunch of 'terrorists' that have held her/her building hostage. Overcoming overwhelming odds and the lack of shoes, Bruce triumphs and saves the day. Lesson: Nothing good can ever come of you and your spouce living on different coasts. Careers shoundn't come first otherwise you'll end up locked in a building with a bad guy names Hans.

2. Blind Date. This I think is first Bruce movie and not many folks have seen but I highly recommend. Bruce is set up on a blind date (that's where they got the name of the movie) with Kim Basinger. His friends tell him---whatever you do don't let her drink (alcohol). Bruce disregards his friends advice lets her drink--come to find out she's allergic to alcohol and is the most out of control drunk you've ever seen. Bruce get into fights has his car destroyed and ends up in jail--all while being chased byt the evil x-boyfriend. Bruce gets her drunk again to keep her from marrying the evil x-boyfriend and saves the day. Lesson: The Lord uses all things for good. It took fights, ruining his car and getting thrown in jail but the Lord used this to point the way to true love.

3. Armegeddon. I was actually at Kennedy during filming of this and saw (from distance) the rover thing they drove around on the asteroid. It was much smaller in person. So for this movie, an asteroid is coming and Bruce--saves the day. Lesson: Doing the right thing sometimes has a cost. So Bruce's was a little extreme---he saved the world but had to die in a nuclear explosion---but the lesson is still the same.

4. Sixth Sense. (Spoiler alert)There's a little kids who talks to dead folks and Bruce is the shrink who there to help him deal with this and ...save the day. Only--Bruce is actually one of the dead guys. First time saw this was totally NOT expecting that ending. Lesson: Sometimes helping others helps you just as much. Bruce helps kid talk to littel girl which in turn saves the little girl's undead sister from evil abusive parent. Which in turn helps Bruce confront his own mortality. Similarly sometimes we actually get more ourselvs out of helping others than the actual help we've bestowed.

5. Pulp Fiction. Bruce only has a bit part in this movie---he plays a boxer who doesn't throw a fight in order to outsmart the bookies--he's gonna take the money and try to run before he gets killed by said bookie. In the end, he ends up SAVING the bookie's life so the bookie lets him get away with the money. LESSON: Sometimes it's best to help even your enemies. When Bruce saves the bookie's life, he doesn't know he's gonna get a "get out of town free card". He just does it because it's the right thing to do. So good things come to those who do the right thing--no matter what.

Hope these life lessons---courtesy of Mr. Willis, have brightened your Friday just a bit.

2009-03-17T06:29:00.000-05:00

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A few Irish Blessings for you

May the good saints protect you
And bless you today
And may trouble ignore you
Each Step of the way.

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.

May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now
And bless you evermore.

Like the warmth of the sun
And the ligh of the day
May the luck of the Irish
Shine bright on your way.

May your troubles be less
And your Blessings be more
And nothing but happiness
Come throught your door.

May the good saints protect ye
And the Devil neglect ye!

May your pockets be heavy-
Your heart be light
And may good luck pursue you
Each morning and night.

May you be half an hour in Heaven
Before the Devil knows you’re dead.

From Saint Patrick's Breastplate
Christ be with me
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Christ in me
Christ beneath me
Christ above me
Christ on my right
Christ on my left
Christ where I lie
Christ where I sit
Christ where I arise
Christ in the heart of every man
who thinks of me
Christ in the mouth of every man
who speaks of me
Christ in every eye that sees me
Christ in every ear that hears me
Salvation is of the Lord.

An Edward of your very own!!!

2009-03-16T17:45:00.000-05:00

So I'm hitting the Walmart after work----in an effort to keep enough groceries in the house during spring break---teenager---lots of food--should be obvious. Well anyway, I come through the big automatic doors when I am greeted by the pix you see above---except it has this caption. "Single dvd edition available only at walmart".

Good Golly Miss Molly, I think to myself (close enough). Twilight is on DVD and I'm missing it. I immediately mowed over 2 or 3 people dilly-dallying (Walmart definitely needs to institute a fast lane/slow lane policy) in the middle of the aisle to get to movie/dvd section. ONLY to find out, it comes out TOMORROW. So I'm totally bummed. When got to the corner of the food section, where it meets the junior section, the whole front corner of the junior section was in the process of being converted into a Twilight "zone" (sorry coundn't resist.) Apparently along with the DVD, we are expected to purchase a tshirt and no telling what else (tshirts were all they had out but they had alot of room for more stuff). Nothing says to heck with the recession like a 13yr old that NEEDS her Edward, afterall.

I resisted the urge and didn't buy any tshirt. Even though the one with the Cullen coat of arms was really cute. To console myself, I made stop at Ulta on way home to use my coupon that came in Sunday paper (it is a recession, every little bit helps) to score some new colors from the OPI South Beach collections.

Hope everyone else's Monday is going well and your break is off to a great start.

UPDATE: The guy at Walmart must have been lieing like a dog--I mean mistaken---saw a commercial last night that said dvd comes out Saturaday??? Maybe today at Walmart?

Song for Sunday

2009-03-15T08:42:00.000-05:00

Sunday 3/15

2009-03-15T08:19:00.000-05:00

Outside my window... Looks like the rain might finally be gone--we sure did need it but it made for a dreary Saturday.

I am thinking... Not much. I really try not to think on the weekends!! LOL! Seriously, thinking can't wait for my ENT appt on Tuesday. Hoping my head doesn't explode before then. Also, thinking about my high school Sunday school teacher. She's got brain cancer and my mom told me yesterday that they've started having hospice come in. Makes me so sad.

I am thankful for... a sane sister. I have 2 sisters---one sane, one not. I'm thanksful everyday for my sane sister. Who is driven insane by the rest of the family just like I am.

From the kitchen....has been a barren wasteland for days. I need to better.

I am wearing... rocking my fav pajama pants, tshirt and barefoot.

I am going...--to church, publix and home. the usual.

I am reading...haeen't read much this week since i've been fighting sinus crud. i've made good start on Inkheart. I think I'm at the top of that first rollercoaster hill and it's about to fly.

I am hoping... to get back in an exercise routine soon. What with scott's flu, me feeling like crap,I've fell way off the wagon lately and need to get back on it.

I am hearing... birds twittering like crazy. "Love" is in the air if you know what I mean..

Around the house...Laundry and chores. Oh to live in an alternate universe where clothes and houses are self-cleaning and meals magically appear.

One of my favorite things... Good action flick. We watched Transporter 3 last night. Good sound, good effect. Mindless action drivel and oh, yeah---Jason S took off his shirt couple of times. sigh.

This week my nails are: I'm behind the curve because of watching movie last night but this afternoon we are going with Essie's Mini-shorts (orange) with Envy (green) polka dots (green and orange in honor of flag of Ireland which is green and orange). fingers will be OPI Textu-Textme.

A few plans for the rest of the week: ENT on Tuesday. Other than that not much. E out on break so need to lay in LOTS of groceries.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Five on Friday

2009-03-13T06:30:00.000-05:00

MySpace Friday Graphics from SuperPimper.com

WooooHOOOO!!! Finally Friday. Only doing a mental dance here---I've got a head full of snot and I'm scared to move too much or my head might explode. But not gonna let that keep me from my Friday blog. In honor of AI and their suddenly pulling a new "rule" out of their ear, today's Five are all things I think should be rules!!! So here we go.......

1. No cooking on Fridays. This of course could be amended if a major holiday, like Christmas, fell on a Friday but can't see any reason to break it other than that. After a full week at work, everyone needs a break.

2. Vegetables should taste like chocolate or one of the many varieties of "Little Debbies". I mean who doesn't LOVE LOVE LOVE the Little Debbies. I mean, I've even contemplated hi-jacking a one of their trucks upon occasion. Admit it, we've all been driving down the road, just a little hungry, just a little hormonal, jonesin for something sweet, when you see one of those trucks and BAM. Next thing you know you're picturing yourself forcing that truck off the road just to get a swiss cake roll or 2 or dozen.

3. Everyone should get a spring break. Kids are off next week and I have to admit I am TOTALLY jealous. I think it should be automatic for everyone---as in I don't have to burn precious vacation days. Everything should just be put on hold for a week so we can rest, rejuvenate and shake off the funk of winter.

4. It should be WARM for spring break. I guess this just goes with that roller coaster that is March. Snow one weekend, 80's the next weekend, Back in 40/50 this weekend. I guess it's supposed to warm up a little next week but JEEEZ. Is it any wonder with all the stuff blooming and the rollercoaster temps that my head is about to explode?????

5. Cars should be self-cleaning just like ovens. My car is nasty right now. I think there should be a button that you push where overnight your car does something magic where all the gunk is burned off so that when you come out in the morning your car is show room sparkly. Woundn't that be cool?????

Oh, well. That's all I've got today. What do ya'll think? What about the new AI rule? If you can comment while you're dancing let me know!!!

Song for Sunday

2009-03-08T09:05:00.000-05:00

Sunday 3/8

2009-03-08T08:47:00.000-05:00

Outside my window... Partly cloudly but looks like will turn into another gorgeous day. Is spring finally here???

I am thinking... That I'm never gonna be one of those old ladies that putters in the flowers. Unless my sinus' miraculously go away in next few years.

I am thankful for... job, food shelter and being safe.

From the kitchen....cinnomon toast. It makes the kitchen smell soooo good.

I am wearing... pajama pants, tshirt and house shoes.

I am going...--to church, publix and home. the usual.

I am reading...Was dusting E's bookshelves other night and noticed he had a copy of Inkheart. The movie just came out so figured I'd give the book a shot. Just started.

I am hoping... For a healthier week than last week.

I am hearing... Humm of the stove---OOOPS. Forgot to turn it off after the toast.

Around the house...Not much. S trimmed flowers and bushes yesterday so starting to get a "spring" look about the place.

One of my favorite things... BBQ. Pick up some yesterday after work from Old Greenbrier's---as opposed to the new. The best.

This week my nails are: Toes are Piggy Paint's (it goes on toes you know)ENVY (as in green with) and OPI's Text me, Text you on fingers.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Haircut this week!!! Can't wait. Plus the usual, work, chores, school etc.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Finally........................

2009-03-07T05:47:00.000-06:00

2009-03-06T06:27:00.000-06:00

Glitter Word Generator

There's nothing I love better than a FAKE Friday. No dancing, no singing....Just more work to look forward to on Saturday. Hubs had the flu so worked short days this week taking E to school then picking him up so making up time tomorrow. LOVE LOVE LOVE. With that in mind here are my FIVE on Friday!!!

1. Bradford Pears are blooming are gotta love it. The aroma!!!!!! And they are EVERYWHERE.

2. E and I were soooooooo relieved this week when the Idol judges brought back Tatiana the Drama Queen for wildcard night. If there was EVER a contestant that was ROBBED, it was the petite dark hair beauty with the big voice. Of course they only TEASED us about bringing the great Norma Gentle back---he was in the group but didn't get called. E and I are debating about not watching anymore because our beloved TDQ didn't make the final 12---oops I mean 13.

3. I have missed my calling. I know now in my heart that I should have gone into the medical field. How do I know this you ask? Well, the hubs has been sick with the flu all week. I know, sends chills downn your spine, right? Anyway after doing my best not to kill him in his sleep---ooops I mean after nuturing him through his illness, I've decided medicine really would have the career for me.

4. In one of our 'odd' discussions this week at work, I came up with a think is a brilliant idea that I think would revolutionize the country. 4 years from now when it is election time, instead of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on all the campaigning, I think we should go to format like American Idol. We could even keep the same judges. The candidates get up, give a speech, Randy tells them "Dawg, I'm just not feeling it", Kara tells them, "you've got chops", Paula tells them, "You look beautiful tonight, I really like your tie and how it's let the inner you shine" and Simons says "Was self indulgent drivel, Excruiciating.". Ryan then pimps them from the stage giving out the all important phone number--- (Can you see BamBam or McCain or whoever holding up their fingers---begging for the calls). America votes for one hour. Next night we have a results show. Boom president elected. And only two nights wasted. We could use this format for ALL major policital debates. Give the power to the people.

5. By coming in late this week, I've sooooo enjoyed all the morning Huntville traffic. There is NOTHING like starting your day bumper to bumper down Winchester Road. People so courteous. I should do this all the time.

Greatest Joke in the World.......

2009-03-01T16:44:00.000-06:00

Well, in the mind of my teenager. Have I mentioned lately that when children become teenagers it's as if they're possessed by aliens?

Well anyway, I'm sitting at the computer this morning when the doorbell rings.
Ding-Dong. Having been in my own world (I was either blogging or surfing for Titan news), I go and open up the door and WHACK. Snowball right in the chest. My son--the teenager--rolls.

A few minutes later, the doorbell rings again......
Did he think it was that funny or does he think I'm stupid????????
Ya'll better vote for funny!!

BTW, the second time I made the Hubs answer the door.

Song for Sunday

2009-03-01T08:01:00.000-06:00

I coundn't find the real music video for this one but I am loving this songs---Cause who doesn't have a few dents??????

Snowdaybook 3/1

2009-03-01T07:26:00.000-06:00

Outside my window... Snow. I almost didn't type that cause don't want to jinx it. It's starting to pile up a little and is making the geese very active.
I am thinking... Why haven't they canceled church yet? My southern girl mentality but it is SNOWING and I don't think should have to go anywhere.
I am thankful for... Warm house, hot chocolate, hot shower, sweatshirts and socks.

From the kitchen.... My kitchen is a wasteland. I actually made pancakes yesterday morning and that's been about it. You think the boys will believe that I can't cook with it snowing?
I am wearing... socks, sweatshirt, pj pants. and I'm still cold. Probably a mental thing.
I am creating. This blog and my MEEZ. Even though the snowman outfit is not very flattering, I thought it was appropriate for today.
I am going...--church(maybe), grocery and to play inthe snow.

I am reading...Cruised the "youth" section at the Walmart and pick up Vol 1 of Night World. 3 books in one. It's kind of a Twilight "light". It's been alright but nothing I'd stay up late for.

I am hoping...That the snow keeps up ALL DAY LONG!!!

I am hearing...E's watching cartoon, hum of the computer

Around the house...Still mainly quiet. Enjoying the view out the window.

One of my favorite things... HOT CHOCOLATE!!!!

This week my nails are: In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day--we're going green!!! My toes are OPI's "Call my Cell-ery". Fingers are "Sunlight on snowflakes (thought that was appropriate)"

A few plans for the rest of the week: We are soooooo boring. Work, chores--UGH!! E has pictures and dentist tomorrow and field trip on Tuesday---BTW, when did they start taking pix 15 times a year. We only ever got one pix. Coundn't possibly be plot to make more money?????

Here is picture thought I am sharing.

As always, credit goes to: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

I've found a new toy!!!

2009-02-27T15:01:00.000-06:00

It's me!!!! Well, actually a young skinny non-glasses wearing big boob version of me!!! I don't remember where I first saw it but somewhere somebody had avatar that they'd made of themselves---so I googled free avatar and found this site. It's free and you customize what you looke like and what you're wearing, everything. I'm just now really playing with it and am sure there's much more can do but these were my first 2 efforts. So Happy St. Pat's!!!

2009-02-27T06:29:00.000-06:00

Glitter Word Generator

Dancing, Dancing, Dancing!!!!WOOOHOOOO!!! Didn't think would EVER get here but it is Friday and I am DANCING (in the rain)! And in honor of my good fried GabGirl and the Jman--Today we are doing the MACARENA--with that little something extra!!!

Today's 5---in honor of our spring weather here in lovely AL---is TOTALLY RANDOM. No rhyme, no reason just ALL over the place. So here we go!!

1. SAM's is evil. While I love the Sam's Club, I also hate the Sam's Club. Why is it that as soon as you find something you like--they never have it again. EVER. They've done this to me now with several products so what else can I conclude but they are evil and this is just a subtle campaign to drive me insane. The newest one was sphaghetti-Os. Nowhere to be found. I mean how can you NOT have the Os.

2. Walmart makes Sam's Club look like an angel. They have all your stuff---they just move it around regularly so that you have to do a 14 mile powerwalk to find it all.

3. Grade recovery. This is something they do at BHS. Tank on a test and they have grade recovery after school where can improve your score. I don't remember them even HAVING something like this back in the dark ages when I went to school. One of the few innovations that the schools have made that I am totally on board with.

4. With all the talk about budgets and the economy this week (dont' worry, I'm not going political on you) I got to thinking about the things we have (and pay for) that we didn't have when I was younger (again back in the dark ages). The list is pretty frightening---Walkmans and then boomboxes which have morphed into IPODs, cellphones with customized ringtones, satellite tv (used to be just an antenna, then cable), satellite radio, the internet, xbox live, VCRs have morphed into DVD into BlueRays, tube tv to projection to plasma to dlp to whatever it is we have now, albums to cassettes to CDs to MP3s.

5. E and I are enjoying the Idol season. We had two of the picks nailed last night but the 3rd guy (Kris?) we both missed. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad they are having the winners sing again as opposed to having the ones leaving sing again. I mean nobody voted for them inthe first place so why would anybody want to hear them sing again?? I've entered sweepstakes to go see the finals. No way I'll win but would be a cool trip.

Hope every has a great Friday. Dancing, Dancing, Dancing!!!!WOOOHOOOO!!!

Real or Hallucinating............

2009-02-26T06:26:00.000-06:00

So I'm cruising home from work yesterday in the yucky weather. I'm jamming to some tunes (Confession--I'm kinda digging Britney Spear's Circus that's getting alot of play--Not that I think she a good singer or anything--but it's kinda of catchy and makes you kind of bob your head)---I'm listening to the tune thinking----hmmm, wonder if anybody on Idol will sing anything decent tonight (we only liked 4 out of the WHOLE bunch and 2 of those we were split on). Glad didn't run over anybody because frankly I was in a DAZE. We had monthly birthday cake at work (we have a cake once a month for whoever has birthday that month because... well, we like cake) so I'm kind of almost in a diabetic coma. I'm cutting through a neighborhood on way home when I see it. BUTTERCUPS (well that's what I call them, I think they are actually jonquils but since I am gardenally-challenged...). And not just one but whole BUNCH of them. They were BEAUTIFUL. I love the first buttercups. Doesn't anything say spring better than buttercups? But-----it's February, right? Isnt' that a little early? I'm going to pretend I did actual see them and that it wasn't a hallucination brought on by too much sugar. If the buttercups are here can pool time be far behind??????

Catching up........(as if)

2009-02-24T07:06:00.001-06:00
Meant to do this yesterday but didn't get around to it---Story of my life!!LOL!.

So anyway, Here's a daybook, day late and dollar short....

Outside my window: I'm at work. We have no windows. How depressing is that. Especially during the winter--get here when its dark and sometimes go home when its dark. So some days miss the sun. However can tell better days are ahead, can now see the beginnings of sunrise as I'm getting here. Can spring be far behind??

I am thinking: About my upcoming "discussions" today. I hoping don't grind my dental work down to nubs trying not to call somebody "STUPID". About life and priorities---I know way deep subject. But after going to child's funeral this weekend you (or at least me) do that.

I am thankful for: My hubs. He has without a doubt always made me and Eric his priorities over any personal goals, dreams and ambitions. I'm truly blessed.

From the kitchen: Tacos last night. Nada tonight.

I am wearing: dress pants and sweater and wedge heels. trying to look professional. Somebody told me Titans shirts probably aren't a good "business look"

I am reading: emails. usually have about 50 waiting on me when I get here.

I am watching: E and I are seriously enjoying the current season of Amazing Race. We're rooting for the mom and her deaf son.

I am hoping: for a productive day with minimal conflict.

I am creating: this blog.

I am hearing: chattering in cubes all around me as folks roll in to the office.

Around the house: all was quiet when I left. no a creature was stirring.

Some of my favorite things: fresh nail polish, krispy kreme donuts, long nap

Nails this week: Essie Rock Star Skinny on my toes. Love the names!!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: work, chores (need to dust before we drown) trip to Sams after work.

A picture thought i am sharing:

which means that draft day is that much closer, which means that training camp is almost here, that means before you know it it will be time for FOOTBALL.

To give credit for original idea: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

5 on Friday---Too much in my brain

2009-02-20T06:32:00.000-06:00

Friday....and I'm.... I don't know. Not Dancing. It's been a long strange, stressfull, emotional week and I have too much in my brain. So I'm dumping a little bit here.

1. Monday the 19 yr old son of a guy in our group was killed in a carwreck. Kind of hits you like a two-by-four right between the eyes. There but for the grace of God...... So I've been giving mine lots of extra hugs and love this week----which has gotten me several of "those looks"---you know, those looks that only a teenager can give that says "parents are sooo weird". Anyway the whole situation makes you think about alot of things--life, love, relationships, traditions. Which brings me to number 2.

2. Why is it when someone I know passes on my first inclination is to bake? Stress coping mechanism? Ingrained manners? Brainwashing? Methodist background? All I know is that in times like these I am compelled to make a pound cake.

3. Grief requires carbs and sugar. As an engineer, women here are in the minority so things like this are usually left to the few women to arrange. So me and my girlfriend are coordinating a food delivery. Some folks (women) made stuff but mostly folks (men) gave us money to do something. They didn't ask just gave us money and assumed we'd take care of it. So in addition to what we had we were looking at what trays and stuff some of the local places had that we could buy and take over. One place had this salad bar type thing. Totally skipped over that--whoever heard of SALAD being comfort food. Grief requires carbs and sugar. And since I am born and bred in the south BBQ and of course, pound cake.

4. So I've got a visitation tonight and funeral tomorrow morning.

5. So on top of all that this week, work has been crazy. Too many meetings, too many presentations to write, arrange and coordinate, too many goobs to deal with and the govt. One more thing and my brain would explode. But thankfully, I think E is about over his crud and we're keeping our fingers crossed that nobody brings any new home.

I need a nap and drink---in no particular order.
Friday--sigh.

Sunday Daybook

2009-02-15T08:30:00.000-06:00

So I was "blog-hopping" this week---I love to follow links to other folks' blogs and see where it leads and I came across this one---The Simple Woman's Daybook.
http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

I really liked what she was doing and decided to do one of my own and see--with couple of mods for me--I think she and most folks on her blog do theirs on Mondays--which totally woundn't work for me since I'm usually at work. But anyway, here's my first daybook.

Outside my window...There are geese on the pond and birds twittering. I'm thinking it must almost be spring because I think the birds are plotting on how to get nests up under my porch. This is a constant battle for us in the spring.

I am thinking...that I desparately need to go to the grocery. We are down to the stuff nobody wants to eat. E is starting to get that desparate look he gets when he doesn't think there is enough food in the house.

I am thankful for...Sunday and all that means.

From the learning rooms...(if this applies)--Not for me--I'll delete this next time but wanted to use the full template this time.

From the kitchen...as little as possible today. Sandwiches for lunch. Baked potatoes for supper. S is frying fish for consumption during the Daytona 500 today.

I am wearing...still lounging in my pajamas and houseshoes.

I am creating...this blog--Seriously, that's about as creative as I get.

I am going...to church, to the Publix and to my chair. In that order.

I am reading...Trash with no redeeming qualities or life-lessons. I think it is by Cindy Gerard. Something I picked up in the used bookstore that looking "interesting and worthy of tub-time."

I am hoping...that E is finally over his crud and makes it back to school this week. I can't remember the last time he's been sick this long. Stresses me out.

I am hearing...faint sounds of war and destruction coming from E's room--he's already on the Xbox fully into it. otherwise, it is the hum of the fridge and twittering of birds outside.

Around the house...I need to get caught up this week. I had "the headache" and didn't accomplish much of anything yesterday.

One of my favorite things...freshly painted nails--didn't do mine yesterday so NEED to get them done tonight.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Nothing terribly exciting. Work, chores..the usual.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...this is what I got yesterday--yummy. only kind of roses for me!!!

Song for Sunday

2009-02-15T08:07:00.000-06:00

Five on Friday----As Time Passes

2009-02-13T06:31:00.000-06:00

Dancing, Dancing, Dancing!!! WOOOOHOOOO! FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!
We're gonna (briefly) interrupt my FRIDAY!!dancing to bring you another edition of "FIVE ON FRIDAY!!". In today's edition, my theme is "As time passes". I know, sounds boring---but hope not. I thought I show how my Fridays have changes through the years and ages/stages of my life. So hear goes...

1. As a child----I don't know when as a child you become aware of days of the week or when they become significant. Probably when you start school and you don't want to get up in the morning. But for me as a child the BIG thing about Friday was that that meant tomorrow would be Saturday and THAT meant----CARTOONS!!! E finds it hard to believe there wasn't a time when cartoons were on 24/7. So LONG before Nick, Cartoon Network and Disney channel, all kids were GLUED to saturday morning cartoons. I can remember waking up early so as not to miss the Looney Tunes hour. Anticpating the "new" lineups. Loving the Scooby Doo. (I can sing the song for you but I won't). They were only on Saturday so that made them--Special.

2.As a teenager---Growing up in podunk, TN there wasn't alot going on---except Friday night Football. As a teenager life centered around the Friday night game. Home or away? Win or lose was always an event. What to wear, where to sit. I even had to educate a couple of girlfriend about the rules of the game. I know, hard to believe there are folks out there that don't KNOW and LOVE football but it is true. Luckily my HS football team was really good all through JR High and High School---until my senior yr when we s... uh, weren't good. Good times.

3. As a college student (pre Scott)---As a college student, Friday night usually meant me and my girlfriend were "hitting the town". After watching Miami Vice, of course. Well, it was the 80s afterall and MV was the COOLEST thing on TV. Picking outfits, trowelling on the make-up, poofing the hair (it was the 80s, BIG hair was required to leave the dorm!!). Sometimes one of us even had dates, LOL!!

4. As a college student (post-Scott)---Friday night meant heading to Nashvegas. After my last class of the day I was packed and hitting the road in record time. I usually managed to get to Scott's apartment before he got in from work. Then we'd spend the weekend hanging out or going to see bands or movies or whatever else Nashville had to offer. Just being young and in love.

5. Now---As an old married lady, I still love Friday and can't wait for the workweek to end. Now it means I get to spend the weekend not only with my hubs but with my son. I don't cook on Friday. Generally it's pizza night. A night to rest and recoup and plan the weekend. Or a night to get a head start on all the chores I've put off all week!! LOL!! How glamorous is that????

So ok everyone, back to Dancing, Dancing, Dancing!!! WOOOOHOOOO! FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!FRIDAY!!
Hope everyone has a great Friday!!!

Song for Sunday

2009-02-07T17:00:00.001-06:00

Five on Friday---Pro Bowl Edition

2009-02-06T06:28:00.001-06:00

WOOOHOOOOO!!! Interrupting my Friday dancing here (I'm a dancing machine....)to bring you the ProBowl Edition of Five on Friday. Sunday the "best" of the NFL will convene in Hawaii for a game--Sorta. Well, they play a game but they're mainly there for the free trip to Hawaii---and who can blame them for that. But in honor of the last event of the football season, I bring you 5 "bests".

1. Best thing to do on Friday-----Leave work early. No matter if its just 30 minutes, leaving early brings such a feeling of freedom, a lowering of the stress level. Not quite on the level a whole vacation day but a nice little pick me up.

2. Best meal----Anything I'm not cooking--especially during the week.. Seriously. What's better than having somebody cook for you. Even if its just crappy fast food.

3. Best way to relax----Tub full of the hottest water you can stand (think lobster pot) and totally trashy novel (I'm talking one with no redeeming life lessons here). And staying in the tub until the water starts to get cold and you re totally prunish.

4. Best new 'gotta have"----Satellite radio. I totally love not having commercials. I hate listening to folks talk on the way to work. Plus they have whatever you're inthe mood for----christian, rock, pop, retro and ESPN radio----for when I need a little football fix (football is the only acceptable talking on radio).

5. Best quote of the week----The other week I had explained to E that using the "f" word was known as dropping the "F-bomb". The other night (think was on TV) someone called someone an A. E looked at me and said, "They just dropped the "butt-bomb". I almost had an accident I laughed so hard.

Hope everyone has a great Friday--dancing, dancing, dancing.

W(h)ine on Wednesday

2009-02-04T11:01:00.000-06:00

Hope you've got your cheese ready, cause here comes the w(h)ine!!!! Ok, if the weather doesn't warm up, I think I'm going to LOOSE my mind. My skin is SOOOOOO dry, I'm about the claw myself to death. Don't know why this winter is so bad (ok, it's probably an age thing which just makes me want to w(h)ine even more) but nothing I do this year seems to help. Part of my problem is allergies---can't handle the stinky stuff---so try and stick to the unscented stuff. And NOTHING is working for me. Got some baby oil gel and that broke me out which was just about worser than the itching. I've got some health-food miracle oil stuff which works but if use too much it gives me a migraine---UGH!!! Seriously considering buy a HUGE bottle of olive oil from Sams's and filing the tub and jumping in---kind of like dipping your dog and would probably kill the plumbing but I sure bet that would feel good!!!
Ok, whewww, I feel so much better---What's your w(h)ine today????????

Fake Friday Five

2009-01-29T15:38:00.000-06:00

In honor of my Friday not really being Friday this week (I've got to work on Saturday to make up time I'm gonna be off on Monday---S & E both had doc/dentist at same time so I've been "tagged" to do dentist duty), all of my 5 today are FAKE.

1. Boy, Friday again???? Another work week sure has FLOWN by. Seems like just yesterday it was Monday and I was looking forward to all I was going to accomplish this week. Maybe somebody will call a 4:00 meeting. Sure am glad that I'm working tomorrow---that means less down time, less home time and more time AT WORK. WOOOOHOOOO!

2. It sure is the pits living in the south. Most of the time weather sucks. Why can't we get those cool snow and ice storms everyone else gets. They are soooo beautiful in the pictures. Like my parents and my sisters---THEY got an ice storm Monday and Tuesday and haven't had power for days. They've bought generators and are camping in their houses. Camping---in their houses. How cool is that? No TV, No 360, No PS3, just sitting around looking at each other. Can you imagine the bonding, the togetherness???? I'm soooo jealous.

3. Am hating TV right now. 3 nights in a row of IDOL--ughhhhh! And last night the nastiest chef was back to torment a whole new bunch of wanna-bees. At least they make my cooking look good. And next week, they are gonna torture us with HOLLYWOOD week. I may have to boycott TV. Hopefully I've got plenty of 60 minutes on the DVR.

4. My hairdresser kidnapped me and gave me the treatment Wednesday. Who invented this torture? I can't believe she makes me pay her for doing this stuff to me.

5. Can you believe all the hype the Superbowl is getting this week? I can't believe folks are getting this riled up over a silly football game. I'm not sure if we'll even watch it. Maybe there will be something good on PBS I can watch instead---like maybe a nice documentary on some starving African nation. Or maybe a "Meet the Press" marathon. I'm giddy just thinking about it!!!

Hope everyone Has a GREAT FAKE Friday!!!

I've been tagged (I think?)

2009-01-25T08:20:00.001-06:00

I think I've been tagged---I'm not real sure---GG said I was on her blog but thought maybe something was supposed to show up on your blog???
But I'm just go to pretend like I am regardless so here are the 5 things I'm addicted to:

1. Nail polish---I got to counting the other day and I have over XX bottles of nail polish (ok, I'm toooo embarassed to even share the number). I HAVE to have my toenails painted(not so much my hands but definitely my toes) or I just feel NAKED. I would get peds every week if could afford it. I like all colors dark to light. I would NEVER be caught dead in sandals or flipflops without my toes a cute color.

2. Titans---of course, ya'll all knew this. Love,love, love my titans. Will be jones for football news during the off season.

3. Reading---Love me a good book but can't stand not to finish a "bad" book. Hence at any one time I might have 5 books that I'm reading. If its good I will read until feels like my eyeballs will fall out. Like me a good series but they are hard to find. Do research on the kindles/sony readers and considering getting one---if i can convince myself I can get the selection I want.

4. Blogging, emailing and internet in general. Have got to blog, check the web, see what's going on. Much prefer shopping on web. LOVE me some ebay!! I can still remember years ago, S asking me --what do we need a home computer for?????? Now we all fight over the two we have.

5. Infomercials---Ok, this is my dirty little secret. This is one of the joys of satellite tv or me. I love cruising the infomercial channels and seeing what's the latest and greatest. I don't buy'm--I just watch'm. I know this is totally sick and bizarre and can't believe I'm admitting it. The newest "miracle" cleanser line--I'm watching. DVD to help you shed 40 pounds in 20 minutes, I'm watching. Magic oven that will make you the ultimate chef and please your whole family,I'm watching. Magic mop, magic vacuum, magic knife----I'm watching!!!!

Could probably go on and one but think the rules said 5!!!

We LOVE DONUT ANGELS!!!!

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Yes!! Donut angels do exist and this morning they came to my FRONT DOOR! Carrying a box of Krispy Kremes no less. Does it get any better than that? Donuts---directly to your door and all you had to say was--Sure I'll take a dozen.( I limited myself to a dozen). We (especially E--he even briefly stopping battling zombies to come get donuts) think this is one of the greatest things in the world.
MMMMMMMM......donuts.