Saturday 9: Uninvited

1. Do you mind people to show up uninvited?

Yes, I am a creature of habit and don't like my habits changed by others...

2. Last person you talked to on the phone?

My hubby...

3. Last person on your missed call list?

My hubby...

4. Who calls you the most?

My Bffl...

5. What is your favorite song about breaking up?

Hmm, there are so many...I love oldies music, so I'll go with Breaking up is Hard to Do

6. If someone sent you an unexpected gift, what would you like it to be?

Books...I love books...

7. Your classic rock station plays the top songs of all time. What is number one?

Not sure...Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith, maybe?

8. Do you live for today or tomorrow?

I always live for today...

9. What movie villain scared you as a kid?

None...I did not scare easy...

Friday 5 - Long & Shorts

1. What is the longest you’ve gone between haircuts? Hmm, I remember a couple years ago I waited like 8 or 9 months...No more...today I got my hair cut and I waited almost three months and that was too long...just hard to get time.
   
2. What is the shortest hour of the day? That is funny...an hour is an hour...I guess I could say my lunch break, but it is only 30 minutes...so that might be why...lol
   
3. What is the longest line you’ve ever stood in? Hmm, it was either at Six Flags...or the security check at the air port...not sure...
   
4. Who’s your shortest adult friend? Without a doubt Judy Wilson, a lady I work with here in Dallas. Well, she is in Arlington now, but we still kind of work with each other. She is not even 5 foot tall. But she is a sweet heart.
   
5. Who among your current friends have you known the longest? That would have to be Janet Hunt. I have known her since we were 13 years old. We still stay in touch and know somewhat of what is going on in each other's lives. Now, if we are talking close friends who know every thing it is close. I believe I would have to say Mona, but my BFFL is not far behind. I knew Mona a few more months than BFFL. They both know me quite well, but I think BFFL knows me just a little bit better.
   

Saturday 9: Hot Fun in the Summertime

Saturday 9: Hot Fun in the Summertime

1. Is summer your favorite season? Why? As much as I do like summer...no!!! I can't stand the heat...but I do like the longer days...

2. Do you exercise more in the summer because you wear less clothing? No, it is too hot!!

3. Do you enjoy tanning or are you more concerned about the dangers of basking in the sun? I used to, now I only get about 15 minutes or so of sun a day...per Dr. Oz...

4. You are on the beach when a waiter appears for your drink order. What do you ask for? Mmmm...a Pina Colada Swirl

5. Do you camp in the summertime? Used to on Memorial Day, but that is not really considered summer...

6. What was your favorite summer vacation as a kid? Didn't take them...

7. Do you enjoy sleeping outdoors? I love it!!! It is so peaceful...

8. Do you throw a summer barbecue every year? Not usually, but it would be a kewl tradition to start...

9. Have you ever been to a nude beach? If yes, what did you think? No, but I would...

In a Rut?

I don't know if it is that I am in a rut...the long days or what...I never seem to blog anymore and I miss it, but I am always so tired.

I miss it too...I have stuff from our trip to NM I meant to blog about...pictures and how it went and still have not done that...a goal for this weekend? Hmm, maybe...

I also miss having the time to read everyone's blog. It would be nice if blogger had a mobile version for viewing peoples blogs so that we could read them on our phone...then it would be so much easier to keep up.

In Mississippi I used to do it at work because I was bored most of the time...now I am so freaking busy I am even too tired to do anything at the end of the day let alone at work...

I want all of you to know I miss you and I will try harder to keep up...I miss reading your fun, loving, and at times quirky posts...I miss being a little part of this part of your life....

You Were Born into the Earth Element

You Were Born into the Earth Element

You are a responsible person who values the joys of working hard. You are practical, stable, and (obviously) down to earth. You have to watch out for boredom. Your life needs more romance, adventure, friendship, and fun. You are a solid friend and an ideal partner. You are honest, nurturing, and loyal.

What Element Were You Born Into?

Thursday Thunks

1. You are at the store when suddenly 2 men walk in with guns and rob the place. Are you the hero, quiet & follow the rules type, or try to make a run for it? I would be so scared I could not move.

2. Do you like Twizzlers? I love them, but I have these really deep teeth in the back and they stick in them so I don't eat them much.

3. Are you a YouTube watcher? Usually only when people send me stuff

4. When a auto glass store calls you and asks if you have a chip or crack in your windshield, what do you tell them? Well, I do...so I guess I would say I do...

5. What is the age difference between you and your father? 22 years

6. Have you ever tried to find the end of a rainbow? Of course, don't we all

7. Camping - recreational vehicle or tent? I own a tent...but I rather the RV because of the AC.

8. Have you ever had to call 9-1-1? I don't think so...

9. Who is your favorite blog in the Thursday Thunk bloggers to visit? Bud Weiser of course...he is a hoot

10. How long do you think you could live locked in your house on the food that you have on hand right now? mmm...a couple days??? Mostly pasta...

11. Pepper - shaker or grinder? Grinder...

12. What state (or country if you are not in the US) is 2 states west of you? Arizona

13. What color do you believe you look best in? Pink or yellow...

and once again... next week is Thursday Thunkers Questions... so....

14. What is your question submission for next week? What do you prefer...beach or mountains?

Review: ALWAYS LOOKING UP: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist

Okay, I already love Michael J. Fox and I did not read his first book Lucky Man, so I really did not know what to expect. I was nicely surprised. I love the way he writes like he is talking right to you...he is very real...evident in his use of a few curse words.

I love how he used four subject areas to cover his last 9 years. Most important for me was when he talked about Family and Faith. He made me laugh, he made me cry and he made me examine what whether I am giving my family all that they deserve from me and if I am true to myself were my faith is concerned.

If a person who has a disease such as he has and can have the outlook on life and keep going the way he does then we all need to think twice and examine how we are living our lives.

This is a great book that I would recommend to everyone.

Sunday Stealing - Happy Mother's Day

Sunday Stealing: The 2 for 1 Meme

1. What is on the walls of your room?

The only thing we have up right now in our bedroom is a shadow box with some of Kerry's dad's military insignia and dog tags.

2. What type of music do you listen to?

I listen to all types...but my favorite is 80s Pop.

3. What do you want more than anything right now?

Hmm, I guess more than anything would be to see my parents.

4. Do you get scared in the dark?

Bugs!!!!!!!!

5. What's your worst fear?

Losing my husband or my parents.

6. If you could anything right now, what would it be?

Umm...really don't know what you're asking here...

7. What’s the meaningful gift that you’ve received?

The present, past and future diamond ring that my husband gave me.

8. Do you have a crush?

No...I have a deep and meaning love...

9. Who is your favorite celebrity?

Drew Barrymore...she has so turned around her life and has become such a powerful person in her own right, starting her own production company and all.

10. Could you fall in love with someone that you know must leave?

How do you stop yourself from falling in love with someone...

11. Share a favorite quote of yours.

"It is the unseen and spiritual in people, that determine the outward and actual." Can't remember who authored this.

12. What’s your weakness?

Food...I love food...all food...

13. Do you believe that we all have a soul mate?

Yes, we do. I have already met mine. Mo Anam Cara

14. What were you doing before Sunday Stealing?

Talking to my BFFL...as I still am...and playing on Facebook.

15. What do you get complicated about the most?

Nothing...life is to short...

16. What turns you off the most from a potential partner?

Well, to late for that...

17. What is your worst habit?

Staying up to late, especially when I know I have to get up early...

18. When was the last time that you were jealous?

May 1998...My husband lead me to believe that he was in love with someone else...

19. Have you ever had a “friend with benefits”?

Nope...

20. Do you use sarcasm?

Once in awhile...sometimes it is the only thing that works...

21. At the moment, what’s you favorite song?

I don't have one right now....have not been listening to much music lately...

22. What is you favorite day of the year?

Christmas....it is usually the day most people are happiest, which makes me happy...

23. Describe your love life.

My love life...well, I believe hubby and I have a connection and love that so many people long for, but never seem to find. And I am not talking about a physical love...it is a connection that I am unable to describe, but we know each other like no one else does...we can just about read each others thoughts...

24. When was your last one night stand?

Never had one...

25. How many past lovers are too many?

I have no clue...

Saturday 9: With a Little Help From My Friends

1. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years?

At least 7 to include people I still talk to from high school that I consider friends.

2. Which of your current friends do you feel will still be important to you ten years from now?

All of them, I truly value all of my friendships.

3. It's Friday evening and you're planning your weekend. What's on your agenda?

Saturday...sleep in...go to movie or hang out with CJ and Randy. Sunday, church and breakfast then relax the rest of the day at home.

4. What was the most recent movie to scare you or give you the creeps?

OMG, I don't watch many of these types of movies and it has been so long I really can't remember.

5. Finally, the new cast and movie of Star Trek are out. Excited or indifferent?

Excited...it is Star Trek...if you loved the original why wouldn't you want to see this.

6. Do you have any nervous habits?

I don't think so...BFFL, do you have input?

7. Do you swear in general?

At times...not something I am ashamed of either...it is just who I am.

8. Do you swear on your blog?

I don't think I have...

9. Does it bother you when you read a post with curse words?

It depends on how they are used...

Life in General

Well, I was going to do a meme, but decided I did not want to think...so I am just going to give you a little glimpse into things in my life right now...

The house still is not in order, at least now how I would like it...maybe by the end of the month...but it won't be this weekend. It is our anniversary weekend. We plan to enjoy it...even though he is on call and we can't go very far...Sure hope they hire someone soon so we can take weekend trips...Still have not made it down to Houston to visit Kerry's birth sister and would love to get back out to New Mexico.

These long days are getting to me...I don't feel like I have a home life Monday thru Friday...it is tempting to go to 9 or 10 hour days when I hire a supervisor and maybe take the first Friday and the Second Monday of a pay period off, giving me a four day weekend every other week...we'll see...it would make the four days I do work a little longer...

I bought a Wii Fit thinking it would help me exercise more, but getting up at 4:30am to barley make a 6am train and then getting home at 6:15pm if we are lucky...well, makes for a long and tiring day so I am not doing the Wii Fit...I am however walking about 1.5-2 miles a day at work just walking from the transit to my office and back at the end of the day...

I starting Twittering this week...finally gave into it...not sure aboutit yet...

Well...I guess that is about it...no new discoveries that I can think of...Oh, I did read Michael J. Fox's book Always Looking up...I'll do a review of it tomorrow...save that for another day...LOL

Blessed Be...

TMI Tuesday

1. Have you ever bought a membership to a porn site? If yes, what is the most recent one and did you like it? Yes, and it was so long ago I have no clue.

2. Would you rather watch a erotic/porn movie, read a story, or listen to an audio? Why? I like to read a porn story...My imagination is so much better than the movies...

3. If you have a significant other what do you do for each other to get in the mood? If you don't what would you kind of thing could a future potential long term partner do to get you in the mood? It has been so long I can't rightly remember...hmm...I think he gives me some nipple play...

4. When it comes to sex, how much do you talk about it with others? How comfortable are you talking about sex? I really don't talk about it much, but with the right person/people I have no problem talking about it...obviously.

5. What are the last 5 things you search for on Google (or another search engine)? I have no clue...I search so often and for so much who knows...

Bonus: Have you ever had a fantasy that you were ashamed of? If we are talking fantasy dreams...it is possible...but I rarely remember them so I can't tell ya...

Sunday Seven

Name up to seven of the 12 Foods for Every Pantry that you have on hand in your pantry or refrigerator.

Romain Lettuce - well, it is a mix with romain in it.
Eggs - we have them, but not sure how old they are...was wondering about this yesterday
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - I always have this on hand.
Vinegar - I have all types of vinegar, red wine, white wine, balsamic, rice wine, cider, white, etc.
Pasta - I have a few different styles of pasta and all pasta that enters this house is either multi-grain or wheat now.
Canned Tomatoes - I try to always have these in the house because I can always concoct something with them if I don't have anything else planned for dinner.
Parmesan Cheese - this is another item that I always have, it adds a great flavor to salads, pasta and veggie dishes
Onion - another one of those things I always have as onions add great flavor to so many dishes.
Garlic - I am Italian...enough said?

Friday Fill in

1. The first rule of working in an office and getting along is to mind your own business.

2. Fried clams.

3. When I think of carnivals I think of Cotton Candy.

4. Gladiolas are my favorite spring flower.

5. Things on my desk include paper and lots of it...damn it...but I also have a picture of my brother that he gave me when he became chief and my digital picture frame with 100s of pics...oh, I am describing my work desk btw.

6. Spring makes me wanna play hooky.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing in front of the TV, tomorrow my plans include going to work part of the day and Sunday, I want to go to church and stay home the rest of the afternoon!