Showing posts with label memes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memes. Show all posts
8/6/10
Like an accessory to a crime
Today as I was attempting to get caught up on your blogs, I found this little gem. And like her, I am stealing the idea. It's a 30-day blog challenge and the topics have already been set up. Easy, right?
Of course, you know you'll get hit with like seven at one time since I am a week behind...
Here is the layout:
Day 01 – Introduce yourself
Day 02 – Your first love
Day 03 – Your parents
Day 04 – What you ate today
Day 05 – Your definition of love
Day 06 – Your day
Day 07 – Your best friend
Day 08 – A moment
Day 09 – Your beliefs
Day 10 – What you wore today
Day 11 – Your siblings
Day 12 – What’s in your bag
Day 13 – This week
Day 14 – What you wore today
Day 15 – Your dreams
Day 16 – Your first kiss
Day 17 – Your favorite memory
Day 18 – Your favorite birthday
Day 19 – Something you regret
Day 20 – This month
Day 21 – Another moment
Day 22 – Something that upsets you
Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better
Day 24 – Something that makes you cry
Day 25 – A first
Day 26 – Your fears
Day 27 – Your favorite place
Day 28 – Something that you miss
Day 29 – Your aspirations
Day 30 – One last moment
And just for fun, why don't you do it, too?
Of course, you know you'll get hit with like seven at one time since I am a week behind...
Here is the layout:
Day 01 – Introduce yourself
Day 02 – Your first love
Day 03 – Your parents
Day 04 – What you ate today
Day 05 – Your definition of love
Day 06 – Your day
Day 07 – Your best friend
Day 08 – A moment
Day 09 – Your beliefs
Day 10 – What you wore today
Day 11 – Your siblings
Day 12 – What’s in your bag
Day 13 – This week
Day 14 – What you wore today
Day 15 – Your dreams
Day 16 – Your first kiss
Day 17 – Your favorite memory
Day 18 – Your favorite birthday
Day 19 – Something you regret
Day 20 – This month
Day 21 – Another moment
Day 22 – Something that upsets you
Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better
Day 24 – Something that makes you cry
Day 25 – A first
Day 26 – Your fears
Day 27 – Your favorite place
Day 28 – Something that you miss
Day 29 – Your aspirations
Day 30 – One last moment
And just for fun, why don't you do it, too?
6/18/10
Social, I Can Be
I won't say I was desperate for a post this evening, nor would I say I have been afflicted with "writer's block," but there is the remote possibility that I was searching for divine inspiration from somewhere. For anything interesting and preferably humorous this evening.
'Cause, let me tell you, nothing blog-worthy happened today. Unless you think buying a weedwacker at Home Depot is funny. Plus I had a coupon!
As I am trying to get caught up with new followers ::waves to the ladies in the front row:: I came across this gem:
::Angels sing::
So, as far as this parade goes:
A)Welcome new guests! Please, feel free to help your self to a cold beverage.
B) For those of you that know me, aren't you glad I am not whining about writing?
C)Let's introduce ourselves and make our way through the crowd.
I'll start:
'Cause, let me tell you, nothing blog-worthy happened today. Unless you think buying a weedwacker at Home Depot is funny. Plus I had a coupon!
As I am trying to get caught up with new followers ::waves to the ladies in the front row:: I came across this gem:
::Angels sing::
So, as far as this parade goes:
A)Welcome new guests! Please, feel free to help your self to a cold beverage.
B) For those of you that know me, aren't you glad I am not whining about writing?
C)Let's introduce ourselves and make our way through the crowd.
I'll start:
- I have been married to eleven years to Big Daddy (or BD). He is absolutely my other half.
- We have three kids; Jessica (17), Nicholas (11) , and Darrin (10).
- I am half way through getting my Elementary Education degree (Dream number 1)
- I am writing a book among other small writing projects. (Dream number 2)
- We have two dogs; Brownie and Charlie, and a cat; Monroe.
- I am pretty sure the punctuation in the previous sentence is wrong.
- Big Daddy calls me "Grammar Police."
- Last summer, after a post involving some gross grammar error I spotted around town, someone pointed out that "grammar" was misspelled on my sidebar.
- I am OCD about ...a lot of things. One thing is numbers. I like things even.
- My husband says that makes me odd.
- I am a voracious reader. For example, I have read two books in the last 36 hours.
- One was The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby (recommended by both my boys)
- The other was Things Change by Patrick Jones.
- If you have teenagers, encourage them to read this book. And read it yourselves. It was eye-opening to say the least.
- I will update my 2010 reading sidebar soon. I am reading faster than I can get them posted.
- I tend to procrastinate. (See above)
The rest, I guess as they say, is history. Or the future. Depends on what I am posting about. I love to meet new people, and I can't wait to see what you have to say.
Again, thank you for stopping by my little corner of the world. Hope to see you again soon!
10/12/08
Another day, another list.
***Updated**** I got the links to work. Spell check still isn't working; I'm not sure why.
Because I strive to be consistent, here is yet another list. Of course, I counted on stuff from Big Daddy. The really only funny thing I can't tell-yet. *wink*
This one hails from Miss Hollie. She is hip and cool and all things I wish I was at her age. Actually, I wouldn't mind it at THIS age.
She totally cracks me up. Check out her list. Seriously. Then set your links to keep reading her. She doesn't disappoint.
As for me...
1- What are your initials?
HLC
2- What is your favorite thing to wear?
Pajama pants and a tee
3- Last thing you ate?
Roast, mashed potatoes, lima beans, corn, bread and pie for dessert. (don't judge)
5- I say shotgun, you say:
get in!
6-Who was the last person you talked to?
Big Daddy
7-What were you doing at 7:00am?
Dreaming
8- Last person you high fived?
Darrin
9- Does anyone you know want to date you?
Nope.
10-When was your last encounter with the police?
Over a week ago at school with the SRO. )car rider duty)
11-Have you ever driven without a license?
Oh my goodness! On Friday. I had came home when I realized it, and LEFT AGAIN. It's back in my wallet now....
12- The last place you went out to dinner?
Last night. New Captain D's opened here. (ick)
13-Do you like your name?
Yes.
14- What time of the day is it?
7:31pm
15- Who/What made you angry today?
The boys. Let's just say that one of them has a black eye caused by the other.
16- Baseball or Football?
Football
18-Do you like birds?
Only hummingbirds
19- Favorite holiday:
Halloween
20- Do you download music?
on occasion
21- Do you care if your socks are dirty?
YES. I am a sock snob.
22- Opinion of Chinese symbol tattoos?
I think they are cool if they are done right.
24-Do you like to cuddle?
Oh yes...
25- Do you love anyone?
No. Nuh-uh. Not a soul.
26-Whose bed did you sleep in last night?
Ours.
27- Have you ever bungee jumped?
NEVER. CAN'T. WON'T.
28- Have you ever gone white water rafting?
No.
29- Has anyone 10 years older than you ever hit on you?
Um. Yeah. ::cough::
30- How many pets do you have?
1
31- Have you met a real redneck?
I live in Tennessee....
32- How is the weather right now?
PERFECT. I *heart* fall.
33- What are you listening to right now?
Big Daddy is watching some crap movie, oh wait--commercial, now he flicked to History Channel.
34- What is your current favorite song?
"So What" P!nk
35- What was the last movie you watched?
"Soul Plane"
36- Do you wear contacts?
No
37- Where was the last place you went besides your house?
Target
39- What’s one thing you learned this year?
That I am totally doing the right thing.
40- What do you usually order from Starbucks?
I am a Starbucks virgin.
41-Ever had someone sing to you?
Yes
42- Have you ever fired a gun:
No. I really hate guns.
43- Are you missing someone?
Not at the moment
44- Favorite Tv Show?
Grey's, Desperate Housewives, Jon and Kate, Roseanne, Will and Grace.
45- What do you have an obsession with?
::cough internet cough::
46- Has anyone ever said you looked like a celeb?
Yes. When I first moved here, people thought I looked like Alison Krauss. I saw her on Sunday Morning this morning. I wish. It would be closer to this.
47- Who?
Alison Krauss
48- Who would you like to see right now?
the sandman
49-Ever had a near death experience?
Not that I am aware of...
51- Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to be doing?
No. Never. Of course not. Hey, what's that over there??
52- Favorite smell?
My husband.
53- Butter, plain, or salted popcorn?
No thank-you.
54- Ever put a friend in a cop car on JukePix?
Um. No.
55- Ever been in a cop car in real life?
Probably. My grandparents own a towing service. And my grandmother was a dispatcher. I knew all the police in their town.
56- Has anyone you were close to passed away recently?
No
57- Our Lady Peace or Nickelback?
Nickelback
58- What's something that really bugs you?
My husband's feet moving in my peripheral.
59- Do you like Michael Jackson?
No. Michael Jackson doesn't even like Michael Jackson.
60- Taco Bell or Burger King?
Burger King.
61-Favorite Food?
chocolate, ice cream, candy corn..
62- Favorite baseball team?
Yuck.
63- Ever call a 1-900 phone number?
Yes. I totally got in trouble too.
64- Nipple or Nose ring?
Neither.
65- What’s the longest you’ve gone without sleep?
Let's see, the oldest is 15...
66- Last time you went bowling?
Last winter, I think.
67- Where is the weirdest place you’ve slept?
In a tent...LOL
68- Who was your last phone call?
Mother
70- What’s the closest orange object to you?
Some leaves in the picture behind me.
Spell check is broken. If anything is misspelled, well, I can't help it.
Hmm. Can't put in anymore links either. Sorry, Hollie
Because I strive to be consistent, here is yet another list. Of course, I counted on stuff from Big Daddy. The really only funny thing I can't tell-yet. *wink*
This one hails from Miss Hollie. She is hip and cool and all things I wish I was at her age. Actually, I wouldn't mind it at THIS age.
She totally cracks me up. Check out her list. Seriously. Then set your links to keep reading her. She doesn't disappoint.
As for me...
1- What are your initials?
HLC
2- What is your favorite thing to wear?
Pajama pants and a tee
3- Last thing you ate?
Roast, mashed potatoes, lima beans, corn, bread and pie for dessert. (don't judge)
5- I say shotgun, you say:
get in!
6-Who was the last person you talked to?
Big Daddy
7-What were you doing at 7:00am?
Dreaming
8- Last person you high fived?
Darrin
9- Does anyone you know want to date you?
Nope.
10-When was your last encounter with the police?
Over a week ago at school with the SRO. )car rider duty)
11-Have you ever driven without a license?
Oh my goodness! On Friday. I had came home when I realized it, and LEFT AGAIN. It's back in my wallet now....
12- The last place you went out to dinner?
Last night. New Captain D's opened here. (ick)
13-Do you like your name?
Yes.
14- What time of the day is it?
7:31pm
15- Who/What made you angry today?
The boys. Let's just say that one of them has a black eye caused by the other.
16- Baseball or Football?
Football
18-Do you like birds?
Only hummingbirds
19- Favorite holiday:
Halloween
20- Do you download music?
on occasion
21- Do you care if your socks are dirty?
YES. I am a sock snob.
22- Opinion of Chinese symbol tattoos?
I think they are cool if they are done right.
24-Do you like to cuddle?
Oh yes...
25- Do you love anyone?
No. Nuh-uh. Not a soul.
26-Whose bed did you sleep in last night?
Ours.
27- Have you ever bungee jumped?
NEVER. CAN'T. WON'T.
28- Have you ever gone white water rafting?
No.
29- Has anyone 10 years older than you ever hit on you?
Um. Yeah. ::cough::
30- How many pets do you have?
1
31- Have you met a real redneck?
I live in Tennessee....
32- How is the weather right now?
PERFECT. I *heart* fall.
33- What are you listening to right now?
Big Daddy is watching some crap movie, oh wait--commercial, now he flicked to History Channel.
34- What is your current favorite song?
"So What" P!nk
35- What was the last movie you watched?
"Soul Plane"
36- Do you wear contacts?
No
37- Where was the last place you went besides your house?
Target
39- What’s one thing you learned this year?
That I am totally doing the right thing.
40- What do you usually order from Starbucks?
I am a Starbucks virgin.
41-Ever had someone sing to you?
Yes
42- Have you ever fired a gun:
No. I really hate guns.
43- Are you missing someone?
Not at the moment
44- Favorite Tv Show?
Grey's, Desperate Housewives, Jon and Kate, Roseanne, Will and Grace.
45- What do you have an obsession with?
::cough internet cough::
46- Has anyone ever said you looked like a celeb?
Yes. When I first moved here, people thought I looked like Alison Krauss. I saw her on Sunday Morning this morning. I wish. It would be closer to this.
47- Who?
Alison Krauss
48- Who would you like to see right now?
the sandman
49-Ever had a near death experience?
Not that I am aware of...
51- Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to be doing?
No. Never. Of course not. Hey, what's that over there??
52- Favorite smell?
My husband.
53- Butter, plain, or salted popcorn?
No thank-you.
54- Ever put a friend in a cop car on JukePix?
Um. No.
55- Ever been in a cop car in real life?
Probably. My grandparents own a towing service. And my grandmother was a dispatcher. I knew all the police in their town.
56- Has anyone you were close to passed away recently?
No
57- Our Lady Peace or Nickelback?
Nickelback
58- What's something that really bugs you?
My husband's feet moving in my peripheral.
59- Do you like Michael Jackson?
No. Michael Jackson doesn't even like Michael Jackson.
60- Taco Bell or Burger King?
Burger King.
61-Favorite Food?
chocolate, ice cream, candy corn..
62- Favorite baseball team?
Yuck.
63- Ever call a 1-900 phone number?
Yes. I totally got in trouble too.
64- Nipple or Nose ring?
Neither.
65- What’s the longest you’ve gone without sleep?
Let's see, the oldest is 15...
66- Last time you went bowling?
Last winter, I think.
67- Where is the weirdest place you’ve slept?
In a tent...LOL
68- Who was your last phone call?
Mother
70- What’s the closest orange object to you?
Some leaves in the picture behind me.
Spell check is broken. If anything is misspelled, well, I can't help it.
Hmm. Can't put in anymore links either. Sorry, Hollie
10/11/08
I am...
In keeping with my theme of "great ideas done by others", today's entry is from Brandi. She writes:
Here is my list.
I am...
a mother
a wife
a daughter
a friend
a lover
an aunt
a teacher
a student
a reader
craving chocolate
hungry
thirsty
curious
a writer (wanna-be)
compassionate
passionate
avid reader
reality tv watcher
HGTV watcher
strong-willed
soft-hearted
neat freak
lazy
poor speller
pessimistic
overweight
always thinking
a multi-tasker
in debt
excited for Halloween
spiritual
running out of thoughts
music nut
movie nut
wishing for more time
thankful for my family
very shy
Internet junkie
done for now.
I wrote the following in the order that they popped out in my head. It was fun and made me realize a few things I like and dislike about who I am. I although think it's a good way for any "new" readers or readers who haven't known me for a while can get to know me a wee bit better - let me know if you do one so I can link ya
Here is my list.
I am...
a mother
a wife
a daughter
a friend
a lover
an aunt
a teacher
a student
a reader
craving chocolate
hungry
thirsty
curious
a writer (wanna-be)
compassionate
passionate
avid reader
reality tv watcher
HGTV watcher
strong-willed
soft-hearted
neat freak
lazy
poor speller
pessimistic
overweight
always thinking
a multi-tasker
in debt
excited for Halloween
spiritual
running out of thoughts
music nut
movie nut
wishing for more time
thankful for my family
very shy
Internet junkie
done for now.
10/10/08
Boring is the theme here
Because she has the best ideas, I am coping this idea from Sarah.
Besides, I have nothing better to write about. But never fear, Big Daddy is off this weekend....
100 Things to Eat Before You Die
If you want to play along, the rules are simple:
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
Here's my list, with some editorializing as we go along. If I had to look it up, I included a link, in case you don't know what it is, either.
1.Venison
2. Nettle tea.
3. Huevos rancheros.
4.Steak tartare I have issues with meat as it is. SO, to bring it to me raw. No.
5. Crocodile.
6.Black pudding I looked this up. And just threw up in my mouth a little.
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp.
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush.
11. Calamari
12. Pho.
13. PB&J sandwich. Although, I won't eat them now.
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17.Black truffle. Way too frugal. And germophobic.
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes.
19. Steamed pork buns.
20. Pistachio ice cream.
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries. - pre-germophobe phase.
23.Foie gras.
24. Rice and beans The only way I could make this dish better is if I were an actual Cajun.
25.Brawn, or head cheese Seriously.
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche.
28. Oysters.
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36.Cognac with a fat cigar Remember: Cool and Hip, I am not.
37.Clotted cream tea
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O .
39. Gumbo- I SOO want to try this.
40.Oxtail Hello. Meat...
41.Curried goat Ditto
42.Whole insects. Hey ladies. Hang this list on the fridge..new weight loss plan.
43. Phaal Not sure what this is....
44. Goat’s milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more.
46. Fugu (pufferfish.) I am also chicken
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut - They're ok. But not my fave
50. Sea urchin.
51. Prickly pear.
52. Umeboshi.
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini.
58. Beer above 8% ABV: .
59. Poutine
60.Carob chips.
61. S'mores -
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin -
64. Currywurst
65.Durian If this makes Andrew Zimmer gag, then I am NOT going to try it.
66. Frogs’ legs -
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake - Yes, yes, yes, yes!
68.Haggis Ick.
69. Fried plantain.
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette. But, But, BUT..I live in Tennessee. It's like a requirement to try them at least once. Fried is the only way to go, people.
71. Gazpacho.
72. Caviar and blini.
73. Louche absinthe.
74. Gjetost, or brunost.
75.Roadkill
76. Baijiu.
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78.Snail
79.Lapsang souchong. I don't even like the sound of this one.
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum.
82. Eggs Benedict -
83. Pocky.
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant
85. Kobe beef.
86. Hare.
87. Goulash.
88. Flowers
89.Horse This is just wrong.
90. Criollo chocolate.
91. Spam - Unfortunately.
92. Soft shell crab.
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish.
95. Mole poblano.
96. Bagel and lox
97. Lobster Thermidor.
98. Polenta.
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
100. Snake Hmm, now that I think about it, I am not sure. But it would have been A LONG time ago...
What's your list look like?
Besides, I have nothing better to write about. But never fear, Big Daddy is off this weekend....
100 Things to Eat Before You Die
If you want to play along, the rules are simple:
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
Here's my list, with some editorializing as we go along. If I had to look it up, I included a link, in case you don't know what it is, either.
1.
2. Nettle tea.
3. Huevos rancheros.
4.
5. Crocodile.
6.
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp.
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush.
11. Calamari
12. Pho.
13. PB&J sandwich. Although, I won't eat them now.
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17.
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes.
19. Steamed pork buns.
20. Pistachio ice cream.
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries. - pre-germophobe phase.
23.
24. Rice and beans The only way I could make this dish better is if I were an actual Cajun.
25.
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche.
28. Oysters.
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36.
37.
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O .
39. Gumbo- I SOO want to try this.
40.
41.
42.
43. Phaal Not sure what this is....
44. Goat’s milk
45.
46.
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut - They're ok. But not my fave
50. Sea urchin.
51. Prickly pear.
52. Umeboshi.
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini.
58. Beer above 8% ABV: .
59. Poutine
60.
61. S'mores -
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin -
64. Currywurst
65.
66. Frogs’ legs -
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake - Yes, yes, yes, yes!
68.
69. Fried plantain.
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette. But, But, BUT..I live in Tennessee. It's like a requirement to try them at least once. Fried is the only way to go, people.
71. Gazpacho.
72. Caviar and blini.
73. Louche absinthe.
74. Gjetost, or brunost.
75.
76. Baijiu.
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78.
79.
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum.
82. Eggs Benedict -
83. Pocky.
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant
85. Kobe beef.
86. Hare.
87. Goulash.
88. Flowers
89.
90. Criollo chocolate.
91. Spam - Unfortunately.
92. Soft shell crab.
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish.
95. Mole poblano.
96. Bagel and lox
97. Lobster Thermidor.
98. Polenta.
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
100. Snake Hmm, now that I think about it, I am not sure. But it would have been A LONG time ago...
What's your list look like?
10/2/08
When life hands you lemons, make it a blog post
Last summer, at my other place, I created a little meme called "Ticked off Tuesday." For some, it was a big hit. I watched it spread to people that didn't know my blog existed because I am/was private. Basically, it was just the little nuances that bug you at the time it happens, but not often enough to be called a pet peeve.
After about five weeks, I pulled it. I suddenly saw myself immersed in a world of negativity by looking for things to write about on Tuesdays. A couple of my friends admitted at the end that they wouldn't/didn't participate because they avoided negativity.
Today, I am feeling sort of blah. I am not sure if it's because of that sweet baby, the fact that nine weeks of school is over already, just tired from being up last night or what, but there are some things that just plain bugged me today. This afternoon, I decided to have a special fall edition of Ticked off Tuesday, which obviously has moved to a better time slot of Thursday. It's like the Vice-Presidential debates, except entertaining and honest.
Here it is...
**The motorcycle [driver] that followed WAY too close coming into the college this morning. Between all the speed bumps and stop signs, I honestly thought he was going to hit the car. Then he parked in the faculty lot.
**The geography instructor asked a student if she was going to, "da Sweeden." because she had her hair in two braids and pulled forward. She didn't really say anything so he says, "What's the matter? You [sic] having a bad day?" I just thought it was tacky. (His comment, not her hair. I actually thought it was cute.)
**I arrive in my Educational Psychology class. The assignment that I thought was due by 11 tonight, was due by 11 last night. I had two more examples to type up and had planned on doing it after class today while another girl and I worked on a couple of things. Anyway, he accepted a hard copy. Blech.
**I went to talk to the Media Writing professor and explain why I dropped the class. She gave me back the project I turned in last week with a 92 written on it. I got the highest grade in the class and here I thought I wasn't getting it.
**The girl that sits next to me in History chomps on her gum. Loudly.Every.Single.Day. Sounds like cattle grazing.
**Fall break started at the end of school today for students. Since Big Daddy is working, and the kids have no homework (for two whole weeks! EEEeee!) I was going to knock out some projects. Then, the phone rang. Pfft...You know how plans go.
** The lady that parked in the handicapped parking just to return her RedBox DVD.
** The girl that asked me what I would like to order at McDonald's as I was walking in the door. Literally.
To counter the negative effects, here is a short list of things that were good about today:
*The sun was out, not a cloud in the sky, temps were perfect. It just smelled like fall.
*My education instructor accepted my assignment.
*The Media Writing prof asked me to be a student editor for the publication the school puts out. She also has requested my manuscript (ahem, as soon as I finish it) because she may know the right people to have a look. (Emphasis is hers. Did I mention she is a published writer?)
*I got to have dinner alone with my youngest. A rare treat.
*The middle child was invited to play at a friend's house (thus adjusting my plans), but I know how important these years are socially.
*Knowing that I will write this post, and someone will read it.
(and hopefully comment)
How was your day?
After about five weeks, I pulled it. I suddenly saw myself immersed in a world of negativity by looking for things to write about on Tuesdays. A couple of my friends admitted at the end that they wouldn't/didn't participate because they avoided negativity.
Today, I am feeling sort of blah. I am not sure if it's because of that sweet baby, the fact that nine weeks of school is over already, just tired from being up last night or what, but there are some things that just plain bugged me today. This afternoon, I decided to have a special fall edition of Ticked off Tuesday, which obviously has moved to a better time slot of Thursday. It's like the Vice-Presidential debates, except entertaining and honest.
Here it is...
**The motorcycle [driver] that followed WAY too close coming into the college this morning. Between all the speed bumps and stop signs, I honestly thought he was going to hit the car. Then he parked in the faculty lot.
**The geography instructor asked a student if she was going to, "da Sweeden." because she had her hair in two braids and pulled forward. She didn't really say anything so he says, "What's the matter? You [sic] having a bad day?" I just thought it was tacky. (His comment, not her hair. I actually thought it was cute.)
**I arrive in my Educational Psychology class. The assignment that I thought was due by 11 tonight, was due by 11 last night. I had two more examples to type up and had planned on doing it after class today while another girl and I worked on a couple of things. Anyway, he accepted a hard copy. Blech.
**I went to talk to the Media Writing professor and explain why I dropped the class. She gave me back the project I turned in last week with a 92 written on it. I got the highest grade in the class and here I thought I wasn't getting it.
**The girl that sits next to me in History chomps on her gum. Loudly.Every.Single.Day. Sounds like cattle grazing.
**Fall break started at the end of school today for students. Since Big Daddy is working, and the kids have no homework (for two whole weeks! EEEeee!) I was going to knock out some projects. Then, the phone rang. Pfft...You know how plans go.
** The lady that parked in the handicapped parking just to return her RedBox DVD.
** The girl that asked me what I would like to order at McDonald's as I was walking in the door. Literally.
To counter the negative effects, here is a short list of things that were good about today:
*The sun was out, not a cloud in the sky, temps were perfect. It just smelled like fall.
*My education instructor accepted my assignment.
*The Media Writing prof asked me to be a student editor for the publication the school puts out. She also has requested my manuscript (ahem, as soon as I finish it) because she may know the right people to have a look. (Emphasis is hers. Did I mention she is a published writer?)
*I got to have dinner alone with my youngest. A rare treat.
*The middle child was invited to play at a friend's house (thus adjusting my plans), but I know how important these years are socially.
*Knowing that I will write this post, and someone will read it.
(and hopefully comment)
How was your day?
8/14/08
Probably more than you wanted to know
During the pre-op phone interview last night, I was told that I needed to come into the hospital to have some blood drawn; go to the ground floor, the lab is on the left.
This morning I get to the Lab. The lady sitting at the desk couldn't have been more cold to me. And I am pretty sure that she was playing solitaire--not looking up my order. She makes a call, rolls her eyes a few times and tells me that I need to go back upstairs to Day Surgery.
At Day Surgery, she informs me that I was in fact, in the correct location downstairs. She calls someone, some harsh, but yet hushed, words were spoken. I am told to wait--someone will take me where I need to go.
While I am sitting, a very nice lady asks me to watch her bags. As soon as she turns the corner, I am called back.
The new nurse gives me some directions for tonight, answers some questions, and tells me to go down to the ground floor to the lab. If I have any problem, let them know Veronica sent me. She says this very authoritative- like.
In the lab (again), they get very testy. There must be a tiff between floors. No one has heard of Veronica. (Of course, I made it all up!) I got my one, lowly tube of blood taken and scored two coupons for free lunch.
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At the mall:
A lady at a nail (?) kiosk wants to show me something AMAZING. She proceeds to buff one nail until it is shiny. The amazing kit will cost me $49.99. No thank-you. Ok, I will let you buy-one get-one. No, really. Thank-you. Ok, because I am the "manny-jer", I can offer one for half price. Seriously. No. I can't. Okthankyouhaveaniceday.
My nail feels weird now...
A guy at the T-Mobil kiosk wants to know what cell phone service I have. He then wants to know how much I pay. After I convince him that he can't beat my deal, he is shocked. Impressed even. Then he says, "Well, I probably can't save you any money, but I can satisfy you." (!!)
He was cute though.
Everywhere I went, people would look at me, then up and down. I am not sure what that was about.
I pass the T-Mobile kiosk again. Trying to walk quickly, and make eye contact with no one, ANOTHER guy wants to give me something. I say, "No thanks. I already talked to that guy," pointing to Mr. Satisfaction. He asked, "What did he say?" I laugh and say, "That he could satisfy me."
The lady walking behind me busted out laughing, and I kept walking.
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When I got home, there was a message from the hospital, asking me to call them back; she had some information about the insurance. She called me back (she was out when I called) and informed me that the insurance would cover the facility at 80%, and I would be responsible for the 20% which will come to, $381.70. The reason for her telling me this?
It needs to be paid tomorrow.
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The CD player in my car has decided to quit working. This makes me oh-so-sad.
In other exciting news:
Jenna tagged me to tell 7 things about myself. I love these things....
1. Somewhere around 6 years ago, I worked for Olan Mills. A picture I submitted for recognition won and was one picked to be hung at the home office in Chattanooga. A district manager from Atlanta told me she saw it, and it was hanging next to the president's office. (I'll have to upload a picture soon.)
2. An essay I wrote was selected for publication in our school's literary magazine. It is about autism taken from the view point of a 5 year old.
3. I can (and have) driven myself to the mall, grocery store, whatever, but have never "traveled" by myself.
4. Skittles ( my favorite candy!) has to be grouped by color, then eaten in this order: purple, green, yellow, orange, red. Always.
5. For Valentine's Day this year, my husband surprised me with tickets to see Ralphie May. He met with people after the show. I asked him to sign my ticket. He did, gave me a hug, and said, "Thanks, Beautiful."
6. I have to buy things in even numbers. If it is a big item (e.g. cat food, cat litter, laundry soap) I am ok. But can goods, loaves of bread, yogurt has to be in multiples. Ironically, I have an odd sense of even (hee hee that cracked me up). At the gas pump, I always stop the change portion on a 0 0r 5. So, for example, if the pump clicks off at $51.33, I will make it end on $51.35. Can't get more odd than that, but to me it is even. Don't judge.
7. The bed gets made everyday. I cannot sleep well if it hasn't. If for some reason, I didn't get it made, I will straighten and re-tuck everything as if I am making it, before I go to bed.
I am tagging these awesome folks:
Sarah
Courtney
Darlene
Marigold
Queen B
Beachy Mimi
Kelsey
Just a note: I am having my gallbladder out on Friday (8/15), so it may be a few days before I post again. Have a great weekend!
This morning I get to the Lab. The lady sitting at the desk couldn't have been more cold to me. And I am pretty sure that she was playing solitaire--not looking up my order. She makes a call, rolls her eyes a few times and tells me that I need to go back upstairs to Day Surgery.
At Day Surgery, she informs me that I was in fact, in the correct location downstairs. She calls someone, some harsh, but yet hushed, words were spoken. I am told to wait--someone will take me where I need to go.
While I am sitting, a very nice lady asks me to watch her bags. As soon as she turns the corner, I am called back.
The new nurse gives me some directions for tonight, answers some questions, and tells me to go down to the ground floor to the lab. If I have any problem, let them know Veronica sent me. She says this very authoritative- like.
In the lab (again), they get very testy. There must be a tiff between floors. No one has heard of Veronica. (Of course, I made it all up!) I got my one, lowly tube of blood taken and scored two coupons for free lunch.
-------------------------
At the mall:
A lady at a nail (?) kiosk wants to show me something AMAZING. She proceeds to buff one nail until it is shiny. The amazing kit will cost me $49.99. No thank-you. Ok, I will let you buy-one get-one. No, really. Thank-you. Ok, because I am the "manny-jer", I can offer one for half price. Seriously. No. I can't. Okthankyouhaveaniceday.
My nail feels weird now...
A guy at the T-Mobil kiosk wants to know what cell phone service I have. He then wants to know how much I pay. After I convince him that he can't beat my deal, he is shocked. Impressed even. Then he says, "Well, I probably can't save you any money, but I can satisfy you." (!!)
He was cute though.
Everywhere I went, people would look at me, then up and down. I am not sure what that was about.
I pass the T-Mobile kiosk again. Trying to walk quickly, and make eye contact with no one, ANOTHER guy wants to give me something. I say, "No thanks. I already talked to that guy," pointing to Mr. Satisfaction. He asked, "What did he say?" I laugh and say, "That he could satisfy me."
The lady walking behind me busted out laughing, and I kept walking.
-------------------
When I got home, there was a message from the hospital, asking me to call them back; she had some information about the insurance. She called me back (she was out when I called) and informed me that the insurance would cover the facility at 80%, and I would be responsible for the 20% which will come to, $381.70. The reason for her telling me this?
It needs to be paid tomorrow.
------------------
The CD player in my car has decided to quit working. This makes me oh-so-sad.
In other exciting news:
Jenna tagged me to tell 7 things about myself. I love these things....
1. Somewhere around 6 years ago, I worked for Olan Mills. A picture I submitted for recognition won and was one picked to be hung at the home office in Chattanooga. A district manager from Atlanta told me she saw it, and it was hanging next to the president's office. (I'll have to upload a picture soon.)
2. An essay I wrote was selected for publication in our school's literary magazine. It is about autism taken from the view point of a 5 year old.
3. I can (and have) driven myself to the mall, grocery store, whatever, but have never "traveled" by myself.
4. Skittles ( my favorite candy!) has to be grouped by color, then eaten in this order: purple, green, yellow, orange, red. Always.
5. For Valentine's Day this year, my husband surprised me with tickets to see Ralphie May. He met with people after the show. I asked him to sign my ticket. He did, gave me a hug, and said, "Thanks, Beautiful."
6. I have to buy things in even numbers. If it is a big item (e.g. cat food, cat litter, laundry soap) I am ok. But can goods, loaves of bread, yogurt has to be in multiples. Ironically, I have an odd sense of even (hee hee that cracked me up). At the gas pump, I always stop the change portion on a 0 0r 5. So, for example, if the pump clicks off at $51.33, I will make it end on $51.35. Can't get more odd than that, but to me it is even. Don't judge.
7. The bed gets made everyday. I cannot sleep well if it hasn't. If for some reason, I didn't get it made, I will straighten and re-tuck everything as if I am making it, before I go to bed.
I am tagging these awesome folks:
Sarah
Courtney
Darlene
Marigold
Queen B
Beachy Mimi
Kelsey
Just a note: I am having my gallbladder out on Friday (8/15), so it may be a few days before I post again. Have a great weekend!
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