That's What She Said....

Would you like fries with that?

2009-01-13T10:51:00.002-05:00

My search for a new job is becoming very frustrating. Living in the worst state is not helping. I was informed that the budget at my current job was cut from last years which explains the loss of hours. It's hard starting over after 6 years. I really hope that something pans out soon.

On the Juice

2008-12-19T14:29:00.003-05:00

So far I've missed about 1 week of work due to this lovely thing called Vertigo. At first they gave me some medicine to treat motion sickness but that only made the dizziness worse. The next day I went back to the doctor and they gave me Valium and Dramamine (another motion sickness pill). Together they are supposed to combat the Vertigo. The Valium is pretty wicked. Knocks me out with-in about 15 minutes and I guess that's good since they wanted me flat on my back as much as possible. There are much better things, other than sleeping, I could be doing flat on my back. The Dramamine is helping with the nausea I have been having to all the spinning of the world around me. Yet, as of this week nothing has gotten any better. So on Wednesday I got to pick up a prescription for some short burst steroids. I'm on the juice. I had to start with 6 pills at once the first day and then work my way down. Now as of today's appointment I get to take the pills along with a steroid nasal spray. So I am double juicing it! Better watch out Arnold! I am going to pump YOU up! Yay for 'roid rage!

Help Wanted?

2008-12-16T15:01:00.002-05:00

I am checking out of the Inn. I have made the decision that it is time for me to move on. This unfortunately may mean a pay cut but my happiness meter will potentially grow as well as my chance to advance. In the economy I know I should just be happy to have a job, however; I have never been one to do things just because it's easier. I will have a new job within the beginning of the new year. Yay me! Oh, and everyone needs to try the new Candy Cane Kisses! Yummy!

Really late Monkey fact posting!!

2008-12-16T10:55:00.002-05:00

Do not make direct eye contact with Monkey for more than 4 seconds

Poor Mikey... He must not have read my monkey facts.

Really??

2008-07-18T20:45:00.004-04:00

Nothing exciting to post really. I work, I play, I eat, I sleep and sometimes I even poop. That's me!

Island girl

2008-05-28T21:25:00.003-04:00

This weekend is going to be awesome!! Matt and I are headed up to Mackinaw Island for Sunday and Monday. We leave right after church. With my hotel discount and the free ferry passes I scored (because of my awesomeness) we are saving quite a bit. The gas is the only thing that will hurt but it will be worth it. I can't wait!! I will definitely post pictures when I have them. Maybe I'll even come back with some yummy fudge!

A miracle... maybe

2008-05-20T12:47:00.000-04:00

I thought I'd post today. So, there. I'm done now. Bye.

I give!

2007-12-08T08:40:00.000-05:00

Okay, let's see here. I haven't posted in about forever but today I needed to vent. If anyone reads this I'll be amazed. I woke up this morning not really feeling like going in to work but I rolled myself out of bed and went through the motions. I head out to my new GMC Jimmy and throw a bag into my trunk. As I shut the trunk I hear the sound of falling glass. Since it's dark out yet at 6:30am I'm unaware of what has happened. I walk to the drivers side door to start my vehicle and let it warm up a bit when I realize what the sound was. Thousands of tiny glass pieces are scattered around my feet. Someone had broke my window only to find that I did not have a kick ass radio for them to steal! I've had a long morning and it's only 8:45am. If I had anger pants to put on I would be wearing them now.

Is that a banana or are you just...?

2007-05-16T11:36:00.000-04:00

I thought that since I love monkeys I would share some monkey facts each day. It is my contribution to the blogosphere.

All monkeys like to be clean so they have a barber monkey clean out their fur, the barber monkeys reward is the bugs in his customer's hair.

Karma

2007-05-11T16:32:00.000-04:00

I'm not perfect. Never claimed to be. I try not to judge people. I like to offer my thoughts and opinions; most people do. I do my best. I may not lead the best life but it's mine. Not everything is great in my life but I deal. So I've made mistakes and I'm sure I'll make more. If there is someone out there that has never made a mistake I'd like to shake their hand. I'm a good friend and a hard worker. I take pride in that. I will always strive to make my life better. It is my life to live. Thank you for listening.

This little piggy went home

2007-05-10T09:19:00.000-04:00

I don't like feets. I never have and never will. I think they are ugly. I have yet to meet a foot that I like. I was looking at one of my foots and there was a single hair growing out of my big toe! Now why do feet have hair?? What purpose does this serve. I mean feet are already ugly without, now you add the hair and ugh! Maybe the hair is supposed to continue to grow and cover up the ugly... Let's all ponder this for a while.

Don't cry, you've got a belly button

2007-05-09T18:02:00.000-04:00

All who know me personally are aware of how hard it is for me to be happy when something makes me sad. So I've been working on things that I can focus on that make me happy. Here is my list so far:

1. Running through sprinklers
2. Getting more marshmallows than crunchy bits in my cereal
3. Coffee
4. That cell phone commercial where one dude tells another that his phone has theft protection and has the guy try to take his phone, then throws the phone at him. So funny!
5. Crazymom's snort
6. Socks that have monkeys on them
7. Monkeys
8. olives
9. Lost
10. Grey's Anatomy
11. And, belly buttons.

I'm sure there are more things but so far this is what I feel like sharing.

Wow, is that mine??

2007-05-09T17:44:00.000-04:00

So in case anybody reads this anymore I thought I'd share this part of my day. I arrived home from work in a hurry today in need of my private bathroom. It's been 2 days since I've gone number 2 and my body was finally ready to let go of what it's been holding in. I'm never one to really look at what my body has released but something felt different about this experience. Let me tell you! Holy crap! No, really, holy crap! The past 2 days my insides must have just been piling up and the thing that came out of me was in one whole piece! Wow! I couldn't believe that I actually produced this monstrous creation. There is this part of me that is secretly very proud. Okay, so it's not really a secret anymore. Hope you all enjoyed this post.

War sucks!

2007-03-30T13:13:00.000-04:00

In the beginning I was all for sending troops over to help with the war but now I feel as if sooo much time, money and life has been wasted. The other day boyfriend received an official letter in the mail from the Marine Corps informing him that he is being re-called for duty. All who enter the military do so with the full understanding that they are there to defend the country if ever needed. It just doesn't really set in until your number is drawn. Boyfriend is very upset and I must say I am too. He flies out to Kansas City, MS for an elegibility physical and then after that it's 5 months before he is deployed. Still, time will go by so fast. Maybe Bush will get his head out of his ass and pull the troops by then....I think there's a better chance of Shedubeard lossing all his hair before that happens.

So I was thinking

2006-12-19T16:19:00.000-05:00

Recently I decided that I wasn't drinking enough water each day. I was reading online that if your pee, or urine if you prefer, is yellow than you are dehydrated. When one is properly hydrated the pee is clear. As of 5 days ago I have been deemed hydrated. I feel great knowing that I've flushed all of the toxins out of my system and am doing something healthy for my body. I'm sure my liver and kidneys thank me. My co-workers think I have an addiction. Having to leave the office every 1/2 hour for a bathroom break had some people wondering. I am not ashamed, I am an addict. I am a slave to the H2O. I spend lots of time visiting various bathrooms and unfortunately that has been counting as my personal time. It's a time for contemplating the world and its all encompassing complexities. In one of various bathrooms I sit there is a window near by and today I looked out and realized what a wonderful oil painting the view would make. A beautiful leafless tree reaching up into a baby blue sky, no powerlines or rooftops to disrupt this picture perfect work of art. Just tree and sky. My wish is for all to see the beauty of the world through clear pee.

I feel like this guy

2006-11-16T19:14:00.000-05:00

It's been a long week. I have been trying to fight off a cold and unfortunately I think I've lost the battle. Hopefully I'll be all healthy for this weekend. I'm meeting up with some of the girls for a night on the town Saturday to celebrate my birthday. On Sunday some of my co-workers are taking me glo-golfing. The weekend can't come soon enough!

I've been looking at apartments lately. At first I thought I would prefer to live in the Heritage Hill district but now I'm thinking a complex might be a better idea. With winter closing in on us the idea of living somewhere that includes heat is more and more appealing. I better make up my mind quick-like or else I'll be stuck moving stuff in the snow!

How 'bout them Tigers!

2006-10-14T11:35:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to say "Go Tigers!!". Game 3 was yet another victory for our wonderful home team. I dare say they might go all the way....shit, maybe I just jinxed them!

Happy Birthday!

2006-10-09T11:23:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to say happy birthday to Shazam! Hope you have a wonderful time tonight! I love you!

Yes, I really did post

2006-09-27T15:02:00.000-04:00

I have nothing great to post about so I am hoping by writing nothing of importance that it might inspire something better for later. I do nothing but work, work and more work right now. I just haven't felt like posting. I don't like to come home and look at the computer after being at work on a computer all day.

Stemshul needs to come over and pull out the bushes in front of the Shedu house so that creepy perverts can't accost me again and so that I can feel safe taking the pup out at night.

On a happier note, I received a $3000.00 scholarship to Aquinas. This makes me happy since I've been stressing about the cost of college. Every little bit helps.

Sorry about the crappy post. At least I posted right?

Monday, Monday, Monday!!

2006-08-18T21:55:00.000-04:00

Here's an update for all of those who "pretend to like me to my face"; I will finally have my "real" permanent tooth on Monday. The process has been long and arduous let me tell you. Still, as much as I have complained about it, I am happy that I've had great oral surgeons working on me. So as of Monday I will be smiling proudly once again. No more morning jack-o-lantern grins for the Shedu family to see. Luckily there are no pictures out there for black-mail. After 9:15am on Monday it will be like in Men in Black; the memory will cease to exist.

Off to the Races

2006-08-05T11:20:00.000-04:00

There are some things I always thought I'd stay away from but things change. Recently I've been introduced by a certain someone to the world of racing. While I don't think I could get into watching it on TV I must admit that watching the live action is pretty exciting. Of course it does help actually knowing one of the drivers. Last Saturday was my first experience at a race. Certain someone had an awesome first race and came in 4th. His last race was quite nerve wrecking. He got slammed from behind by another car and was thrown into the wall. Luckily he was fine but his car was pretty damaged. Hopefully I'll get used to the fact that certain someone likes to live a little dangerously.

Yes, it's a quiz

2006-07-21T14:54:00.000-04:00

You Are 32% Cynical

Generally you give people the benefit of the doubt. But there are exceptions.
You buy into many of the things that mainstream society believes, but you're not anybody's fool.

How Cynical Are You?

It's a Boy!!

2006-07-21T12:36:00.000-04:00

I would like to welcome to the world my new baby, Riley! He's a cute, cuddly, fluffy ball of fur. How could you not fall in love with him; just look at that face!! Riley is a Papillon and will get to be about 6-8lbs. Right now he's only 2.5lbs. He will eventually grow into his ears! He's the most adorable puppy you've ever seen!

Happy Fireworks Day!

2006-07-04T13:34:00.000-04:00

Happy 4Th of July!! Today is a beautiful day. Perfect beach weather. I wish I could head out to Grand Haven for the day but no, I must work instead. I get to bartend tonight at the Inn. Hopefully I'll get to go out and watch the firework display since usually nobody is ordering drinks at that time. It's just not the same as going out to some field with a giant tower and listening to the Lemon Head song being performed by a certain intoxicated and hairy individual. Sometimes I miss the good ole' days. Hope everyone enjoys their day!

"A dangerous job"

2006-06-26T16:00:00.000-04:00

So the other night I was hanging out with some friends enjoying good food and good conversation when the show Who's Line is it Anyway? came on. One of the games involved having the audience help choose a dangerous job. One man yelled out "Mortician!". While that may be a "deadly" job so to speak; it's not quite what I would call a "dangerous" one. So Drew Carey passed on that option. My friend Drama Queen begged to differ. She points out how dangerous it was for "that one guy" that got mauled by the tiger during their show. Ummm....after uncontrollable laughter I pointed out her mix-up. "That one guy" was a Magician not a Mortician!!!! There is a big difference! Although I am sure that there are some mortician's that feel they work magic every once in awhile. That was a classic moment!

Moley, moley, moley!!

2006-06-22T17:11:00.000-04:00

This is a conversation overheard in the Shedu house:

BabyBear- Can I see my mole? (pulling up crazymom's arm)

Crazymom- Your mole, huh? Okay.

BabyBear-Oh, that is a pretty mole! What a pretty mole!

Life is never boring here!

Welcome Back

2006-06-04T12:11:00.000-04:00

One of my best friends from childhood has moved back to Grand Rapids from Wisconsin. She's been gone for about 5 years so I'm very glad she's back. I'm excited for us to be able to hang out more and be able to go over to the other's place when we feel like it. Also, I'm pumped for our annual camping trip coming up!! Lots of sun, water, and food!! Mmmmm- s'mores! Glad to have you back "Sassy".

Attack of the Allergie Monster!

2006-05-26T17:13:00.000-04:00

So my lungs have been slowly closing in on themselves this past week. I made it to my doctor's finally on Thursday and got a prescription inhaler for my Asthma. I can now breath!! I haven't ever struggled this much to breath. For awhile it felt as if I had Bumpy or Baby Bear sitting on my chest preventing me from taking a deep breath. I feel great now. Breathing is not something that I normaly pay attention to but now I thank God for helping those who invented inhalers!

Duck Crossing

2006-05-23T21:48:00.000-04:00

So tonight I drove from my mom's house back to the Shedu house and was about to turn into the driveway when I saw them. Two ducks in the middle of courtship. The mallard was chasing his woman through the Shedu's lawn, across the driveway, and into the neighbor's yard. I think he's been after her for awhile. They both seemed a little tired- either that or she was ready to give up running. I think he would have chased her anywhere! It was very cute.

Filler

2006-05-20T20:32:00.000-04:00

Nothing new to post about today. I miss my dog. I miss him hiding in the corner of my room when the wind blows too hard. I miss him whining like a sissy girl when he's excited. I miss him rolling onto his back with all 4 paws sticking straight up in the air as if he were dead and staying that way for a couple of minutes. Maybe I could hide him in the Shedu's basement. They'll never know. Of course they may wonder how all the horse-sized poo ended up in their yard. He'd fit in, I mean he is as hairy as Shedu- almost.

More Evil than Abnormal!

2006-05-19T18:21:00.000-04:00

You Are 38% Evil

A bit of evil lurks in your heart, but you hide it well.
In some ways, you are the most dangerous kind of evil.

How Evil Are You?

Yes, another quiz

2006-05-18T14:04:00.000-04:00

You Are 16% Abnormal

You are at low risk for being a psychopath. It is unlikely that you have no soul.

You are at low risk for having a borderline personality. It is unlikely that you are a chaotic mess.

You are at low risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is unlikely that you are in love with your own reflection.

You are at low risk for having a social phobia. It is unlikely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement.

You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.

How Abnormal Are You?

Generational "crack"

2006-05-17T12:24:00.000-04:00

So yesterday at work The new Mrs. H and I were working together. A lot of people had been stopping in for employment applications for a server position at the restaurant. Most that stopped by were young girls, probably 17-21 years old. Mrs. H and I noticed that the current trend of hip-hugger jeans or utlra-low rise jeans was prevalent in this generation. Almost every girl that stopped by had these "fashionable" jeans on. One poor girl decided to sit in the lobby to fill out her application. Now, deep in conversation with Mrs. H about other topics I happen to glance over in this girls direction. "Low" and behold, her pants had disappeared and all I could see was the fact that she did not choose to wear any underwear that day!! Ugh, why??!! In disbelief and struck speechless I tap Mrs. H so that she too could "bare" witness to such a sight. As a look of terror and amusement comes across Mrs. H's face I start to feel sorry for this girl. Then I think to myself, how does she not feel a draft on her back side, or the cold of the leather chair??! Unfortunately for Miss Crack, we were not the only ones witness to this injustice. An elderly couple had decided to wait on the couch in the lobby until their room was cleaned. The man had fallen asleep and his wife was reading the paper. Much like Mrs. H and I, elderly man wakes up and slowly begins to focus on the scene in front of him. Miss Cracks' backside is right in front of his view and all he does is stare. Slowly he starts to get this scowl on his face and his head starts to turn from side to side in disapproval. He nudges his wife who proceeds to look in his direction. The wife covers her eyes and then looks at her husband. No words are exchanged. The wife shrugs her shoulders and shakes her head as if to say "I have no clue what that girl is thinking!". Seemingly the shock and newness had worn off and the wife goes back to reading the paper. The husband, however, is hypnotized by the crack and continues to stare! Us girls find his shock hilarious. Granted we were shocked ourselves but have gotten used to being witness to such fashion faux pas. At least she could have worn a thong to cover the crack! I debated going over to tell her that her pants were falling down but couldn't bring myself to do it. I was embarrassed for her but I have a feeling she knew and didn't care. Kids these days!

The truth is out...

2006-05-16T00:05:00.000-04:00

Greed:	Medium
Gluttony:	Low
Wrath:	Low
Sloth:	Medium
Envy:	Medium
Lust:	Very Low
Pride:	Medium

The Seven Deadly Sins Quiz on 4degreez.com

I have arrived!

2006-05-12T18:01:00.000-04:00

Yeah for me! I'm now a proud residant of the Shedu household. Hair, hair and more hair to come! Since the weather sucks this weekend I'll be sleeping on my faithful queen sized air mattress. I hope we have some nice weather soon because I'd really like to have my dresser and bed here. Now that I'm here- where are those cookies?!

So much to do and so little time!

2006-05-10T22:28:00.000-04:00

Ugh! There are not enought hours in my days right now. This week summer classes started and I'm working 40 hours and I still have to get stuff moved over to Crazymom's house. When?! I already have 3 papers due next week and tons of reading to cover plus it's Mother's day this Sunday so there's time I've got to spend not moving- need...more....time..... It will all be worth it in the end. Friday, I will do all the moving on Friday..maybe. Can we change our 24 hour days to 64 hour days? Or just add 6.4 hours to each day. I could handle that. My mind is fried and my stomach is empty; I want cookies!

Who says it's only for women?

2006-05-06T23:42:00.000-04:00

So today was the 2nd day in the annual Grand Slam Garage Sale in my home town of Lowell. This thing is so huge!! I mean, crazy huge! This whole subdivision has a sale, each house on every street pretty much! So much useless stuff and always good food for sale- mmm, cheddar dogs! This year seemed different somehow. I was helping an old friend man the garage sale at her aunts when we noticed a rare occurance. There were more men than women checking out our merchandise (that was not meant to be dirty!). Not to say that men can't go garage saling, but I mean really- how often does it happen that they go without the wife or girlfriend dragging them? These men weren't alone. Usually in groups of 2-4. What, do they call eachother up and say "Dude, let's meet at 8am tomorrow morning- I don't want to miss the good stuff"? It's just wierd to me.

Okay, too much sun and too many cheddar dogs!! I think I'm going to have some cheddar dog babies soon- blah!

I'm so excited!!

2006-05-05T19:25:00.000-04:00

Finaly! It's been too long since all 4 of us girls have been able to hang out. I can't wait until July when we can all get together! I miss you guys!!

Tis the season!

2006-05-05T00:12:00.000-04:00

Oh happy day!! One of my good friends got married tonight and it was beautiful! She looked like a fairytale princess. Tomorrow the newlyweds are off to Maui! I wish them many years of happiness and I was so glad that I got to be a part of such a wonderful moment in their lives. Love ya guys!!

Princess Cleo

2006-05-04T10:12:00.000-04:00

(She's a little camera shy!)

I have nothing new to post really. I was bored the other night and decided it would be fun to scare the s*it out of my little princess. She had been bothering me all night by laying in the middle of the newspaper I was reading at the table. Everytime I tried to move her she would reach out her paw as if to grab my hand and then lunge her head at me to bite. So, as I'm watching some television later I spot her stalking my backpack by the couch. She was just so serious I had to do something. I very gently picked up a side pillow from the love seat and slowly bent my arm back and then launched the pillow in her direction. Poor Princess was so freaked she jumped about 5 feet in the air AND did an awesome back flip! If only I had pictures! I love my kitty-cat!

Men in Uniform! Heck yeah!

2006-05-02T19:59:00.000-04:00

So this week at the Inn we have a ton of police officers and fire-fighters staying. I must admit that I'm a sucker for a man in uniform. I mean these aren't your everyday, donut eating police men. These are "frisk me please" cops! The firemen are pretty drool-worthy as well. Needless to say, I will be at work bright and early tomorrow!

Couldn't resist

2006-05-01T22:38:00.000-04:00

Just had to put this up.

People!

2006-05-01T16:12:00.000-04:00

Look, I know that I am not in everyone's little circle and shit- that's fine. I've known most of you for at least 3 years now and I think I still deserve respect. I've blogged twice, maybe three times about how I was feeling in regards to Ikyam. It is my right. My feelings are valid. It is my blog. I am trying to get over him; thanks for the advice though. Not all people are lucky in love. Plus, does everyone freaking know the whole background to our relationship and our problems? No, probably not. Some things are not always so cut and dry or black and white. It is not like we just dated- we were going to get married.

So, what I'm being told is I was the girl that the group just tolerated because your friend was dating me? I thought that everybody got along fine. I guess I've been put in my place. Oh, and please do not refer to my past relationship with Ikyam in a manner that portrays it as a shame. We were in love. He has old wounds that won't heal from me and I have some new ones. Two bloggings on this subject, okay 3 now, are not going to kill anyone. This is also a place for me to vent. If you didn't like me or don't like me than oh well, nothing I can do or say will change that.

How it is

2006-05-01T01:47:00.000-04:00

No one loves me. The love is gone, all gone. No more. The end.

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy!

2006-04-28T16:00:00.000-04:00

Today is one of those days where you just can't stay inside. It's so sunny and warm! I love days like this. I'm so happy that the sky has done something about its dandruff problem! I went for a 5.64 mile bike ride today. Yes, I do know the exact mileage due to this cool odometer thingy on my bike. Okay, so it might have gone over to 5.66 miles, but really-that's just not cool enough. I love that I can go exercise outside and not freeze to death. I think that I should buy one of those huge trampolines and put it up in the back yard. Exercise and fun! Or, I could just go join the little girls next door- think they'd mind? My goal for the month of May is to go from 121lbs to 115lbs. Now 6lbs may not seem like much to some but seriously it's not easy! Wish me luck! May you all be blessed with sunshiney days!!

Awww, aren't we cute?

2006-04-26T21:44:00.000-04:00

I love going over to Crazymom's house and hanging out. Crazymom always makes me feel better on a rough day. Usually I get lucky enough to have dinner while I'm there! I'm pretty spoiled I must say. I have to admit though, I really go there to play with the girls :)! Shhh, don't tell Crazymom or else I might not get dinner next time!

Strangers

2006-04-25T23:29:00.000-04:00

I saw you on a crowded street.
For a single moment our eyes did meet.
Something stirred within my mind.
A memory of a different time.
Kissing, hugging, laughing and crying.
Two hearts beating, one was lying.
Fighting, hurting, wanting, and wishing.
There was always something missing.
Anger and resentment burned a hole.
Distance separated soul from soul.
Love was banished from my heart.
I needed to move on, make a new start.
Life went on as time slipped by.
Empty and lonely waiting to die.
I saw you once on a crowded street
You looked at me, our eyes did meet.
It was then I knew without a doubt
What heartache truely was all about.
For in those eyes as cold as stone
I felt nothing, I felt alone.
No words were said, no pleasantries,
Nothing but the summer breeze.
Once we were lovers on a journey together,
Now we are strangers separate forever.

Ranting

2006-04-25T12:41:00.000-04:00

I have wasted too much time. I let people get the better of me too often. I am done. From now on, if someone pisses me off- they'll know it. I will not let things fester until I can't take it anymore. I agree with St. Mary that sometimes I need to really tell people what I think instead of putting on a fake persona. No more. I will not be a hypocrite. I no longer will let other people hold power over me. I've wasted over 3 years! Some people just need to be put in their place. I will not hide from my stressors or live in denial; unlike others. I will deal with people and situations as they come along. There are some who talk the talk but don't walk the walk. I will not be one of them. I'm sick and tired of caring what others think of me. You either like me or you don't. I will no longer try to please everybody. I will be pleasant but unyeilding to my beliefs. Life is about taking situations and growing from them, not hiding from them or ignoring them. Yes, sometimes life is easier that way- but it doesn't make it right. I've believed in something that doesn't deserve my time and energy. I will no longer hold anything or anyone on such a high pedestal. I hate that I have wasted my time. Sorry for the rant but I had to vent!

Show me the money!

2006-04-22T18:12:00.000-04:00

Today is a fabulous day! For the last month I have been working my butt off to pay off a huge surgery bill. Instead of oweing close to $4000.00 I now only owe $2000.00. I don't mind working but after all the over-time I am a little tired of people. Work has become my second home lately. Not only am I trying to pay off the cost of the titanium rod that is now screwed into my upper jaw bone but I'm trying to save up to go back to school. Hence the donating of plasma. I have 2 jobs right now, possibly a 3rd this summer. I am a tired girl but it is starting to pay off. To celebrate I will be drinking some wonderful wine and watching girlie movies all night. Tomorrow is my day off, I will be doing nothing. Life is good!

Sticks and stones...

2006-04-21T22:52:00.000-04:00

I have a blog on which I like to write.
I have a blog on which I write tonight.
You have the time to read my blogs.
You have a wife and 2 dogs.
If my blog displeases you,
which other bloggings seem to do,
I will not be upset you see,
Tis not for you I blog- but me.

Pin a rose on my nose!

2006-04-20T20:40:00.000-04:00

I saved a life today! I voluntarily subjected myself to the dreaded poke of a hollow needle in the arm. I am someone's hero. Of course I did not only do this out of the goodness of my heart, to be honest the money doesn't hurt. I mean if I really wanted to be totally selfless I could have declined the $25.00, but seriously, they did have to poke me twice to find the vein. I think I deserve at least that much for the bruise that I now have. It was all worth it though. Someone in this world will get good use out of my "Grade A" plasma! Oh, and an added benefit of donating plasma is that it actually speeds up your metabolism! Too bad you can only donate 2 times a week otherwise the "Plasma Diet" could be the next big thing.

This frog's no prince!

2006-04-20T20:37:00.000-04:00

Aly's creature-nemesis:

The Dreaded TREEFROG

'What" creature will become your nemesis?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Do you speak my language?

2006-04-11T00:35:00.000-04:00

The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Quality Time
with a secondary love language being
Acts of Service.

Complete set of results

Quality Time:		10
Acts of Service:		8
Words of Affirmation:		6
Physical Touch:		5
Receiving Gifts:		1

Information

Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.

Take the quiz

Have you seen the Easter Bunny??

2006-04-10T22:26:00.000-04:00

I can't believe it is almost Easter already! Where did the time go? Only 5 days left to color Easter eggs! Sometimes I wish I were a 5 year old girl again. Life was much more innocent and care free. It is easy to become a little bitter with adult-hood. I would love to fall asleep Saturday night with the anticipation that the Easter Bunny will be tiptoeing around hiding eggs and leaving behind a huge colorful easter basket full of Peeps, Jelly Beans, and chocolate bunny's! It would be even better if the plastic eggs were filled with money, not the .25cents from my youngster years-but $25.00 would be fantastic!!

So, if the Easter Bunny's listening- I hope you know where I live!

Maybe I'll just go over and hunt down some eggs with Bumpy and Baby Bear!!

"Chuck Norris is the reason why Waldo is hiding."

2006-04-05T18:51:00.000-04:00

There are times at work when I really will do pretty much anything to stay awake. My co-worker has this unnatural obsession with Chuck Norris and led me to this website. Everyone knows that the Total Gym is what it is only because of Chuck Norris but that's just the tip of the iceburg! I suggest you check this site out, or else you might get a roundhouse kick to the face by Mr. Norris....

So Crazymom will stop telling me I should post!!

2006-03-30T11:58:00.000-05:00

1. Three names you go by:
- Aly
-Princess
- Miss Thang (okay, not really-but I don't go by anything else!)

2. Three things that scare you:
- Spiders
-The things that lurk in the ocean
- Dying before I accomplish what I want in life

3. Three of your everyday essentials:
- Coffee
- Quiet time
- more coffee

4. Three things you are wearing right now:
- Jeans
- Grey beaded tank top
- Cream 3/4 sleeve button up sweater

5. Three things you need in a relationship (other than true love):
- Trust
- Humor
- compassion

6. Three physical things about the opposite sex that appeal to you:
- Soulful eyes
- Strong arms (better hugs)
- Not too tall

7. Three things you want to do really badly right now:
- Eat solid food
- Get a puppy
- Win a million dollars

8. Three things you want to do before you die:
- Run a marathon
- Write a book
- Travel the world

9. Three ways that you are stereotypically a Guy/Gal:
- Will not go out w/out some makeup on
- I love chick-flicks
- Go shopping for 1 thing, come home
with 10 things (oops, forgot what I
went for!)

10. Three people I would like to see take this quiz:
- St.Mary's7
- Kato's special lady friend (gotta get to know
her somehow)
- St.Mary's7

Adopt-A-Thon

2006-01-31T22:40:00.000-05:00

I think that everyone should adopt a virtual pet. There are so many virtual animals waiting for a blogger to adopt them and love them. So to all my fellow bloggers I beg of you to please consider adopting a loving virtual creature! They need you more than ever in this time of need. Crazymom can't fit anymore on her blog space!

http://bunnyherolabs.com/adopt/

No Wonder!!

2006-01-31T15:27:00.000-05:00

Your results:
You are Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman		83%
Supergirl		78%
Superman		75%
The Flash		65%
Spider-Man		60%
Green Lantern		60%
Robin		58%
Batman		40%
Hulk		40%
Catwoman		30%
Iron Man		30%

You are a beautiful princess
with great strength of character.

Click here to take the Superhero Personality Test

The Death Test

2006-01-30T13:10:00.000-05:00

The Death Test
www.okcupid.com/death

According to our research, you'll be dead by
February 2062 at age 83 - probable cause -
cancer

YOU DIE:
83.3 years

AVERAGE FEMALE LIFE SPAN:
77.1 years

As you can plainly see, you have more health & vitality than the average woman.

WHY YOU DIE?
56%
cancer
24%
car accident
13%
overdose
5%
drowning of the lungs
2%
wounds

You have 20489.4 days left on this earth.
You've already lived 33% of your life.

On the road again

2006-01-24T23:32:00.000-05:00

So, I see it's been awhile since my last post. Is there some rule about tibing or something?

I hit the road on Friday for the longest trip I've done alone. It was actually very tranquil until the thunderstorm hit about 4 hours into the drive. 6 and 1/2 hours later I arrived at my destination and proceeded to check-in to my hotel. Sick of driving I was thrilled to see they had a shuttle service. I asked the front desk clerk how long the shuttle ran and he said 24hrs and it will take me "anywhere" I wish to go. I give him my destination and he says "No, I'm sorry, the shuttle doesn't go there." Ummm....didn't you say it will take me "anywhere" I wish to go! I guess the word anywhere only applies to "anywhere" he wants to go.

There, I did a post-go me!

Title?

2006-01-14T23:33:00.000-05:00

I think that I have bloggers block. I sat down in front of my computer ready to post something entertaining yet nothing came out. So here it is for all of those who stop by. I'm going to sleep and hope something better comes to mind. Although most of my dreams I dare not share with people, at least not the x-rated ones.

Who are these people?

2006-01-10T23:55:00.000-05:00

So I'm working at the Inn and I answer the phone, "Thank you for calling the 'Blah, Blah Inn' how may I help you?" Caller, "Yes, is this the 'Blah, Blah Inn?" Really, do I have to answer that? Come on, I just told you!!

Do people really pick-up the phone and dial random numbers hoping they reach their chosen destination? I usually know who I'm calling when I dial a number and the person answering tells me I've reached them!

Oh, and the best call tonight: "Yes, can you tell what number I've called?" I don't get it!

Fantasy Island

2006-01-10T12:48:00.000-05:00

Ahhh, this is where I want to be! It sometimes feels like a dream to me that I was once here. Back here in the Mittin it's hard to believe that there is a place as beautiful as this out there. I'm not going to complain about our winter though! It's been great compared to what it could be. Still, I'd rather be on that beach getting a tan and hearing the waves. If you close your eyes you can almost hear them.

I Can Do it!

2006-01-09T15:54:00.000-05:00

Wow, this is my first blog posting!! I would like to thank Crazymom for getting me started! Love ya babe!! Short but sweet and straight to the point!