tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-180019292011-12-31T11:07:58.090-05:00<br><strong> i don't tend to worry 'bout the things that other people say, <br> and i'm learning that i wouldn't want it any other way</strong>tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.comBlogger3671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-11772747451909097442011-12-31T11:07:00.000-05:002011-12-31T11:07:58.099-05:00

Here is this year's version of the quiz I have done in the past....... 2006 2007 2010 What books and/or magazines did I read this year? I read every book in the house during the power outage.  I read The Help, which seemed to be all the rage.  It was good.  Not sure I still get all of the extreme hype, but I enjoyed it.  I also found a book that relates to some things I have been through

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We have been living in some sort of insane twisted weather system over the last year.  Starting in January we got record high snow levels.  Snow banks were as tall as houses for weeks on end.  From there we have experienced a tornado, earthquake, hurricane, and then ended with a freak fall snowstorm that took down every tree and power line in the state. Outside of being on the lookout for

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The first month of being a foster parent is much like the first month with a newborn baby.  It is a hazy, sleepless, exhausting blur that you are not really meant to remember clearly so that you will actually consider doing this crazy thing again someday.  I swear I didn't think I was going to make it, and the redeeming moments of the process were few and far between. Lately though, and with

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-48086485741842779282011-11-20T05:41:00.000-05:002011-11-20T05:41:00.267-05:00

I am still plugging along with getting healthy.  I hit a few bumps with a ten day power outage - I didn't have the full means to refrigerate or cook healthy foods, and then like the fat kid that I am, I dealt with my frustrations by eating. Regardless, I am back on the horse as they say.  Not easy, considering that right after the first big meal I cooked once the power came back on, the stove

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-44210197405965701992011-11-19T00:39:00.000-05:002011-11-19T00:39:00.805-05:00

What is beauty? There truly is beauty in everyday moments. A deep heartfelt belly laugh is beautiful. A raindrop falling from a flower petal is beautiful. A child's smile.  Beautiful. There is beauty in strength.  And perseverance. Love is beautiful. Beauty can be found in the moments before the rain begins to fall. Technology and the power and knowledge it provides is beautiful to me.

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I am pretty sure I don't have much of a following here anymore, so for the few of you who are left, allow me to share my innermost thoughts, k?  It's actually sort of comical that I am even putting this here, since what is on my mind today is trust.  And I know it's not exciting or funny or uplifting or very interesting to read, and not much like the brighter face I try to put on most of the time

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love me #6: first love I wish I could say that DH was my first love.  As young as we knew each other, I wish we grew up together, next door neighbors, friends since diapers,  moms are friends, sharing our first kiss, and we grew up together meant to be with each other since always.  These are the dreams of kids who moved and moved and moved their whole lives and don't have a home town and long

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And...here we go! 1. It's easy to take shortcuts, but you pay in the long run.2. Hold me close, my darling.3. Once upon a time, there was the world's most insecure girl who likes to drink wine and hang out with her friends and write blogs and go on the internet and MATTER.  Most of all she wants to matter. 4. And she lived as happily ever after as anyone ever truly does ... the end. 5. What is 

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Somewhere along the line the craziest thing happened - I am the head coach of my daughter's cheer team.  Anyone who "knew me when" would understand how laughable this is.  Suffice it to say, I was always more of a kick/throw/hit a ball type of sports kid growing up.  Cheerleading was just about the furthest thing from my mind. Fueled by distaste with how things were being run, combined with my

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And because it's been a while....... a meme. Here are my answers to some random questions that I found at zimmerhouse (she's funny.  so if you like funny too, go read her stuff): 1. Name someone with the same birthday as you.   I never paid attention to any celebrities who share my birthday, but a friend from high school, TJ Flinn, shares my birthday, and he always sends me kind words on

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So as a challenge to myself, I am trying to get healthy.  This was spurred on by several things - being at my highest ever weight, looking gross in my clothes, overall feeling yucky, seeing pictures of myself and being horrified!! To get started, I went back to the same food plan that has always worked for me.  It is easy to do, I don't feel deprived, there are plenty of food choices, and I'm

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Can someone explain to me just what it is that doctors do???? I have been having these recurring episodes where I have intense stomach pain and bloating to the point this past time that I was pretty much begging my husband to crash the car into a brick wall on our way to the hospital.  I am not a crier, and I spent a good twelve hours straight in tears before they were able to bring down my pain

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-38597351371221061812011-09-30T01:27:00.000-04:002011-10-04T00:27:48.506-04:00

prompt 5:  iLove ~~~~~~~~~~~~ To Those I Hold Dear, How do I love thee?  Let me count the ways........ I am a lover.  Anyone who truly knows the depths of my soul knows this to be true.  Underneath my sharp exterior lives a tender soul.  I yearn to love deeply and with all of me and to feel that love returned.  I want to say the words and hear the words.  I want to give you a piece of me that

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-36697695201201179382011-09-29T03:21:00.000-04:002011-09-29T03:21:21.466-04:00

Where does my insecurity come from? Lack of trust. Why don't I trust? Because all of my trusts have been violated. I actually feel like it is a pretty whiny point of view, and it would probably be something that drove me nuts in someone else, but it is exactly how I feel.  To some extent, I don't think I ever actually learned to trust, as if that part of my development is just missing or

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-81666614173598130862011-09-28T02:40:00.000-04:002011-09-28T02:40:12.665-04:00

We all know that blogging has lost stamina, and even more so has gone the way of Twitter, Facebook, etc etc.... But by request here I am. It's hard for me to be consistent, not because the stories aren't there, not because I have nothing to say, but mostly because I don't always want to put it all out there where it can hurt or where I would be held accountable to the feelings. I am

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I don't know why I can't seem to settle for an everyday life.  I always need to add a little chaos in to make myself comfortable.  My latest venture has been to become a foster parent.  In the course of getting licensed, you are asked repeatedly why you want to become a foster parent, and my typical answer involves the hole left in my heart after our last surrogacy attempt came to a close and

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Here is what is on my nerves right now.......Self-righteous peopleUncertaintyPovertyMiceBad skinMessFatigueClutter.  And not being able to conquer clutter.Grocery shoppingGas prices Here is what makes me smile right now.........The love of my familySitting on my deck listening to the birdsMusicWindCouponsWinningHelpingPicturesWineCommunityHope.

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dreams - words of wisdom To the Lights of My Life~ It is hard to put in words the dreams I hold for you in my heart.  There is so much and it is so big. I wish for you happiness.  Pure unadulterated joy. I wish to protect you from the evils the world holds.  But also that you may have the power and strength to always be protected. I wish that you experience true love.  True partnership. 

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Dreams Unrealized........... *sigh* I don't love this prompt.  I spend enough time worrying about this as it is. I guess the biggest one is being successful in school and work.  I am really just starting to wrap my mind around exactly why this particular dream was never realized.  It seems pretty simple.  Go to school.  Get a job.  Learn.  Grow.  Become successful.  Part of me is such a go

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-50138721240397173892011-01-22T22:37:00.000-05:002011-01-22T22:37:08.198-05:00

Dear Future, Childhood dreams are such powerful things.  In a way, they are what shape your life, what guides your future.  When you are a child you can really open up your mind and explore without limits.  A child's imagination knows no limits. When I was a child, I imagined a whole life for myself.  I was going to be a famous actress.  I was going to get married and have a baby girl named

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My little basketball all-star!! I was never much of a dancer or cheerleader growing up. But that seems to be where I have been living my life the last ten years. When I finally had my little one agree to do basketball I almost did backflips across the living room! A sport with a ball! I could not be more excited! And best of all, she really loves it! She had a game today, and scored the

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-9431143500091299872011-01-21T22:03:00.000-05:002011-01-22T22:04:25.499-05:00

We went out for drinks with the gang. This is my favorite date, Dean. He is so much like my husband that sometimes I forget and treat him like we are married. But again, he is so much like my husband that he doesn't mind. He is probably the nicest guy I have ever met. Love him!

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Dinner out with my bestie Steven. If you are from around here, you know exactly where we are from this pic. If not, it is a fabulous little eatery that has an old fashioned feel, with soda made with sweet syrup and delicious milkshakes. (I had mocha.) They also make their cheeseburgers with the cheese hanging off the bun and fried. And you can get a side of fried cheese as seen here. If

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As suggested by a reader here (Thanks Martha!!) I decided to organize a lunch with the local ladies.  I was pleasantly surprised with the positive reaction to the idea!  We ended up with ten of us at lunch.  It was great to get out of the house and have some good conversation - with adults!  :)  An old friend of mine that I haven't seen in a long time was able to make it.  It was so great to see

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-40368774122765689552011-01-18T21:37:00.000-05:002011-01-24T22:51:19.641-05:00

Last summer we somehow got roped into becoming hermit crab owners by the kids. I have to admit though, they are pretty interesting. We have them mostly figured out, and they are fairly low maintenance. We find this little guy, Henry, hanging around on the temperature and humidity gauges. He can usually be found following Gus, the tanks largest crab, around wherever he goes. This week

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I was window shopping on zappos (yes, I online window shop, but this isn't about that....) and I was looking at this shoe: Do you think they are cute?  I am looking for a comfortable and sensible pair of mom shoes to go with my new mom car and mom lifestyle.  (Ugh - I can feel I am over the hill on this transition and there seems to be no looking back now.) Well, if you shop online much (

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Way back in the day, my mother started having a ladies luncheon on MLK day. It was one of the few holidays she used to get off from work. All the women in my family would come. It was a great time. My parents have since moved, and ladies luncheon sort of fell off. But this year I got a call from my aunt to come up to her house for ladies luncheon. I was so excited! We made a taco dip and

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-84764632453972975962011-01-17T03:19:00.001-05:002011-01-17T03:26:25.758-05:00

I came across an interesting project to write more about myself and allowing those around me to learn more about who I am.  It is actually intended to be a scrapbook challenge, but for me, my writing has become my scrapbook for now, so I will be doing it here.  I can't promise 100% success, but I am going to give it my best. It is called Project Love Me and the details can be found here:  Love,

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-49167827077112508212011-01-16T21:56:00.000-05:002011-01-22T21:57:10.168-05:00

This was the best day. Met my girlfriends for lunch at PF Changs, and then wandered around the mall. I am a little obsessed with cocktail rings and got caught up trying one on every finger. So then of course I had to put on some necklaces to match. Do I look cute? We ended the day at Starbucks. When they asked my name to write on my cup I said Alexa. I think it suits me.

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After an afternoon of shopping, the girls decided to have a slumber party together. Since seperating their rooms, they still like to share once in a while. Here they are watching movies.

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***YAAAWWWWWNNNNNN*** I am thoroughly exhausted. I spent all day unrolling all of the toilet paper rolls in the house. They are so much fun to spin off the roll! Now time for a nap.

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There is a new article out proposing that there was originally thirteen zodiac signs instead of twelve, and also adjusts the dates of the existing signs a bit.  It's got everyone (well a good percentage of my facebook friend list at least) in an uproar.  The old chart looked like this:  Aries: March 21 - April 19 Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Gemini: May 21 - June 20 Cancer: June 21 - July 22 Leo:

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2nd snow day in a row. Pretty much unheard of around here. Generally, we tough it up and get back to our routines by day two of a storm. Instead, we are on day two of lounging around the house in our pajamas. You can see just how broken up about it they are. :)

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-82658031485610039862011-01-12T17:32:00.000-05:002011-01-13T17:33:19.987-05:00

It snowed as high as the mailbox. Over two feet of snow has fallen so far. Highest snowfall in a 24 hour period for this area. Have I mentioned that I hate winter? Is it spring yet? How bout now? Now?

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-78716818559291860892011-01-11T22:13:00.000-05:002011-01-11T22:13:23.931-05:00

Snuggling up with Miss Beth. She has been their dance teacher for the past ten years. It has been a long and incredible journey! I found the dance school by watching them perform at a fair in the park. While the older kids were impressive, seeing how Miss Beth interacted with the little ones, was what drew me to her studio. She cares for these children like they are her own.

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Ok.  After talking and more talking and phone calls and nasty emails and even more talking....... things are looking like they might be straightened out.  But I am just plum wore out!! I'm telling you though... these kids better understand and appreciate what I have done for them, because I will never go through this again.

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Did I mention I am embroiled in this huge battle with the dance school right now?  It is really draining the life out of me!  But I have learned a lot about who I am as a mother through the experience.  In the past I have been pretty laid back about accepting our lots in life, but lately it seems I am willing to fight to the death to protect my kids and to preserve what is rightfully theirs.  It

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-13634454121042378212011-01-10T22:09:00.000-05:002011-01-11T22:09:35.025-05:00

Learning how to type by using the software Type to Learn. They use it in Computers class, and she is trying to catch up by working at home. When she is done, she may even be able to type using an actual keyboard, and not just on a cell phone. ;)

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-9298266350316441022011-01-10T00:32:00.000-05:002011-01-10T00:32:34.499-05:00

I am in such a huge funk!  I hate it!  Winter blues or some such.  Not feeling well isn't helping, I'm sure.  The rheumatologist is working hard on trying to make me feel better.  The cold is really making me achy and overall blah.  I'm going to try to go out of my way to get out, feel the sunshine on my face, and get my groove back.  If you are so inclined, please join me.  The more company, the

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-1626412210733114342011-01-09T10:03:00.000-05:002011-01-11T22:04:21.973-05:00

It is just adorable how, at 2am, these girls are going through the motions of pretending like they might actually put their heads down and go to sleep. The reality is, there were at least two more hours of charades to go before there was any attempt at slumber at this party.

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-29972246266621877062011-01-08T20:39:00.000-05:002011-01-10T00:40:01.726-05:00

These girls are everything you see in this picture - bright, sassy, fun, colorful, and full of life!  They are a dance team, and watching them grow from little girls together has been a special experience to be a part of.  Love them!

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The kids were released from school early today because of the impending snow storm. See how stormy it is at 5pm? :P The snow that is on the ground is from the day after Christmas blizzard. The storm that is in the air........ doesn't exist. The girls spent the afternoon relaxing. I guess it doesn't hurt to have a veg out day once in a while. And at least our school district didn't blow

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-32361951493969640662011-01-06T20:58:00.000-05:002011-01-07T20:59:51.021-05:00

I am usually the picture mom. I am known for having the camera up in front of my face at every event. Over the last year though I have completely been slacking. Case in point - this photo. Knowing that I wanted my picture today to be of the cheerleaders performing at the basketball game, I brought my big camera to the game. Turns out it takes better pictures when you have a photo card in

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-84945565955360357912011-01-05T19:45:00.001-05:002011-01-05T19:46:17.818-05:00

I don't really believe in New Year's Resolutions.  It is just a game people play in January, forgotten by February.  I would however, like to make a few goals.  Goals are good.  They keep a person motivated. 1.  Continue with my weight loss.  I lost about 35 pounds in 2010.  Hard fought pounds they were.  Coming off IVF did not make this any easier.  Hormone fluctuations trip out my whole system

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-28640774215039453232011-01-05T19:00:00.001-05:002011-01-05T19:01:25.689-05:00

What can I tell you. Heating oil is expensive, and we are broke. Our heat this year looks like this. Blankets, socks, sweatshirts, more blankets, and snuggling. That's your heat. Enjoy! When Dad was here for Christmas, he offered me $100 to turn up the heat. I had to think about it..... :)

tosinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08801199030878084129noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18001929.post-71279726937964353952011-01-04T21:16:00.001-05:002011-01-04T21:20:11.729-05:00

This is a pretty typical moment with these two. They found some props, and had to model them. They definitely take after their mothers.

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Since she is the one always asking for a snack, she is the one tasked with feeding the cats. They know it is her job, and beg her to feed them whenever she walks by their food dish. It is a nice relationship actually.

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Present exchange today with the in-laws. It was nice to see everyone, even if only for a little while. For BIL and his wife I decorated some jars for their kitchen. First one is dog treats. Second is cat treats. Third is people treats. The people treats were already being dug into seconds after the gift was opening. I hope they enjoy! And as a side note, it was hard to fill the jars

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I am guarded.  I am loud.  I love to talk, and I love to listen.  I observe and analyze and analyze and analyze.  I hate the cold and the dark and the snow.  I get depressed and sad and lonely.  I am not good at making or keeping friends.  I try so hard, but people don't know it.  They just think I am ignoring them or trying too hard or I don't know what or not at all.  They don't know how

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This is me and three of my best girlfriends some time after midnight. What a treat to get to ring in the new year with them. I never get to see them often enough. We added Pink Poodle for color and flavor. What a blast!

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Project 365 - what is that? Well, the idea is to take a photo every day of your everyday life, and remember the little details that make up an extraordinary life.  My goal is to take a photo each day of 2011 and post it here with a little bit of detail about what is going on with me.  Hopefully it turns into something.  You just never know where a new year is going to take you.  At the very

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Here is this year's version of the quiz I have done in the past.......   2006 2007 What books and/or magazines did I read this year? Real Simple.  Travel + Leisure.  A million and one chick lit books.  I finished tons of books I have started and never finished.  That was the biggest accomplishment. What movies and/or tv shows did I watch this year? Greys.  I found the season finale two of

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This month I have been spending every evening sitting by the twinkling Christmas tree, Christmas music, a book or laptop.....   It has been one of my favorite places. Another favorite place of mine is the library.  You could leave me for days there.  I love being surrounded by all the books, all the thoughts that people put down on paper and were fortunate enough to have published.  So many

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Let's get in the spirit with a little Christmas meme.  It's been a while, right? 1. Have you started your Christmas shopping?   I shop year round.  If I see something that fits a person, I buy it.  Problem is, around now, I forget what I have and duplicate my efforts.  It's time to get everything out and see what I have. 2. Tell me about one of your special traditions.  We always get a tangerine

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This is my favorite time of year. I am a total Christmas dork. It's not everyone's thing to get all excited about it and to get in the spirit, but I just love it. Not being employed and starting to feel better has allowed me to be more on top of my game this year.  DH and I keep commenting to each other how well we are doing so far.  I made and sent out my cards, we put up the lights

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I have been to various doctors' offices about a dozen times in the past several weeks.  And it's not over yet.  Sometimes I get real tired of all this nonsense, but I really need to get better, so I am pushing on. The kitten is snoring.  I've never heard her do that before.  The older cat snores all the time.  Weird. My neck hurts. I was gluing a craft project, and now I have a headache.  I

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hurt my ankle night before my flight leaves to take care of mom who dislocated hip. need wheelchair assistance in airport. family fight. family talk and make up. can't sleep. sleep too much. tornado. sun. act as lawyer for my sister. sister acts as doctor for me. ask underage niece to grab wine and needles from the house and meet me at the curb. realize this is grounds for a DCF visit. trunk

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5 things you are good at........ wow.  Isn't that a tough question?  I always see and feel the weight of my faults so deeply that it is a true thought provoker.  I find it hard to be that introspectively positive about myself.  But here goes...... 1.  Analysis.  I see big picture.  I see the end result, and can figure out how to get there via the most efficient route.  I have a very

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Somebody asked recently why I don't trust people. I had to really think.  Is it that I DON'T trust people, or that I CAN'T trust them? I'm not sure. I think I don't know how.  I think I am always waiting for people to let me down.  And they always do.  Which feeds my feelings of mistrust.  Who have I always been able to count on? No one. Is that a true truth or just my interpretation?  A

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I feel like being honest and I feel like talking and I feel like saying all the things that I always want to say but nobody asks and nobody cares and nobody listens and nobody thinks my problems are big enough to matter in this great big world to offer a shoulder or hug or companionship. It's a lonely world and I have so much and have done so much but I still lack so much and have done so little

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Insomnia.  But fatigued.Exploring why, but not done yet.Miles to go before I sleep.Miles to go before I sleep.It doesn't help to count the sheep.I can't rest my mind to close my eyes.I can't close my eyes to rest my mind.I miss the girl that I once was.I long for the woman that I could be.It's all lost in the swirl of my lost dreams.My lost dreams.My missing dreams.I long to find them in my sleep.

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Thursday Thunks: Welcome to Summertime 2010! The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Atlantic Ocean and the number 3. 1. It became officially summer on Monday. What's your favorite part of winter? Holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Otherwise, I hate winter. 2. What was your worst summer vacation ever? I so rarely go on vacation, that I don't have the luxury of ever having

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I can't believe I have not talked to you about this book.  Mostly because I was completely obsessed with it.  So much so that I couldn't put the darn thing down.  I tell you, that book came at just the right time - my mind was racing, I hadn't had a moment to relax in forever, and I couldn't tell you the last time I had picked up a book. Then this came along.  The perfect love story.  The

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Thursday Thunks: Never Agree in the First PlaceThe TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of my rocking tan I've got going and the number 45. Did you pass your driver's test the first time you took it? I totally rocked it.  I took the test at the easiest test center in the whole world.  It was like - drive down this empty rural street, turn around, drive back.  Hooray - you

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I haven't been updating you all, but I have been reading some books. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one that I have seen recommended often, and I already had it on my bookshelf.  I truly enjoyed reading it.  It is a coming of age story set in the early 1900's in Brooklyn.  It was interesting to watch how Francie and her family grow, change, and adapt to their circumstances.  Francie and her

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Oh my goodness - I have a blog!!  I forgot for a minute.........  Oh well, here I am again.   I don't even have anything to say.  I just figured I better check in.  I see that I left you with some lovely snow to look at.  I guess I should be about changing that.  Maybe a project for next week.  I am blown away lately at how fast things change.  And how people change.  And also how much some

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Oh my goodness...... I feel like garbage.  Breathing is so much more challenging than it needs to be.  Nothing is helping.  I am so overly medicated right now.  I am definitely going to have to visit the pharmacy, sign away a child, and get the good stuff. I just want it to end. I am so minimally exposed to people, I can't even believe I caught this thing!  I am so disappointed! I have a

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There are some yummy yummy in my tummy ideas this week.  (Like these.......mmmmm.......) Please stop by Delicious Endeavors and check out volume 2.  Challenge yourself to trying something new this week! Happy Eats!

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I do not typically cook from a recipe.  Even when I do, I find myself not measuring, tweaking and changing things, and always adding extra spice.  With this in mind, I want to give you a "recipe" for a meal I made last week.  It started with me having pork chops, and not knowing what to do with them. I heated my frying pan and added olive oil.  Added the pork chops to the pan. Seasoned with

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Last summer I expressed my desire to try to become more well-read, and somehow I have actually managed to squeeze in some reading here and there.  I have been adopting the method of reading two books at once - one on the nightstand, and one in my gigantic purse.  Having that book on the go is great for me.  It is amazing how often one is idly waiting while out and about, and having the book handy

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Time for some more open letters........  Sometimes people just need to know. An Open Letter To......... LINDSAY LOHAN:  Tell me that this lawsuit is all just some publicity stunt, and that you don't really think the e*trade commercial had anything to do with you?!  Because if you did, I don't even know where to start.  Crazy narcissistic fool. MEDIA:  I don't care if Tiger cheated or not. 

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Welcome to the first edition of the Delicious Endeavors Blog Carnival.  Please visit the link, and enjoy the wonderful recipes and tips share by the amazing contributors.  Be adventurous and give something new a try!  And then let me know what works and doesn't.  Then we can use what we've learned to bless our families with some home-cooked love.  (My kids always want to know "What's in that?"  "

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One of Outback Steakhouse's little secrets, is that they make everything homemade, fresh daily.  It is why, in my opinion, their bread, dressings, and croutons taste so darn yummy.  I love an Outback salad more than most salads (once I have scooped the yucky tomatoes onto hubby's plate, of course).  :) My favorite is the ranch.  They serve is as a salad dressing as well as a condiment.  Mmm

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I have been on a cooking streak lately.  I pretty much run hot and cold with cooking - I'm either into it or I'm not.  When I'm not, my family suffers.  Luckily, my husband and daughter are pretty good cooks on their own.  It is just easier on everyone when I am contributing.  Furthermore, I don't particularly enjoy cooking for people outside my immediate family because it triggers my

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I am following a blog about marriage..... ready, set, wife ....... check it out!!  It is co-written by Cathleen Carr and Robin Okrant (author of the fabulous Living Oprah .... check that out too!).  They posted recently about marriages and babies, and city artsy folks vs suburban mommies.  With one foot firmly planted in each camp, I felt I may have a unique perspective on this dichotomy. To say

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Welcome to the February 18th version of Thursday Thunks! This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen's demon spawns (teenagers), the color of snowflakes, and the number 7200. They are 15 and 13... that is your warning. 1. Why are computer mouses called mouses? Well, I call them computer mice.  Because it is grammatically correct. But if I am to reveal my inner

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I really don't like to be scared.  I don't read Steven King, and I don't watch Final Destination.  Silence of the Lambs made me scared of the dark to this day.  I always assume there is a man standing in the corner that I can't see wearing night vision goggles.  When I go to the bathroom at night, I always half think there is some killer standing in the shower waiting to get me.  I can't tell you

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 FOR TODAY... from My Daybook Outside my window...  a groundhog who saw his shadow, and letting us know that this winter will be continuing on and on and..... I am thinking...  I need to get away. I am thankful for... the time I spend each day with my beautiful children and getting to witness their creative imaginations and growing senses of humor. I am wearing...  yoga pants and a t-shirt. 

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The problem with doctors is that they never have enough information.  The problem with the internet is that it has too much.  I am forever self-diagnosing myself with things.  Extreme things.  Unlikely things.  I think the most recent is Lupus.  (haha!!) I think this self-diagnosis, for me at least, is that I can explore several opinions all at once.  I can see which things match my symptoms,

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I have incredible faith.  It is what has carried me through my entire life.  When I have been the most lost, it is what has guided me.  I don't understand why it seems that there are so many rough roads I must travel in life to reach my destination, but it has always been my journey.  I have to be broken down before I can be built up.  It is why I have such a deep appreciation for what I have and

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Welcome to the January 21st version of Thursday Thunks!This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the color white chocolate caramel and the number 0.   (My answers in bold.) 1. Pants on the Ground....  No.  Stop it.  I don't watch that show anymore, and refuse to Google the video.  I also would not watch that baby dance video.  I also don't post copycat Facebook

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I have not been able to figure out what to write here.  I hate staring at the blank page and not having any inspiration.  I hate that I haven't been up to much or interacting with people or working so that I have precious little anecdotes to share. Instead there is only this blank page............... Any requests for a topic???

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I was going through my archives, and found the following in my drafts, which I wrote last year.......... wrestling as I always do, with who I am and where I fit in this world.  All I know is that it is a constant search, and a journey I may be on for the rest of my life.  But as long as I keep moving forward, the discovery will be worth the effort. ================================= Sometimes I

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A new year has started, and it seems the overall opinion has been good riddance to 2009, and welcome 2010.  I can't say that I disagree.  The year was certainly filled with its fair share of personal struggles and challenges that I am glad to leave in the past. In  order to see things in a better light, this is also the end of a decade. When looking at the larger chunk of time, things were not

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It seems I am a statistic. I was laid off last week.  Truth be told, I was totally pissed off for several reasons.  This was a decision completely within the owner's control, and if he was half the stand up guy he claims to be, he would have had the decency to wait until after the holidays.  There is no way that the company was so out of money that they couldn't afford to pay me the three more

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Welcome to the November 5th version of Thursday Thunks! This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you byKimber, the color of sweet potato pie and the number B12. 1. Mad Cow disease, Bird Flu, Swine Flu...what barnyard animal will cause the next big outbreak of disease? I feel like we should probably be on the lookout for Goat Fever, Whale Bloat, and Giraffe Sneeze.  Hell, I'm

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Welcome to the October 22nd version of Thursday Thunks! This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the number 70, and the color mellow. 1. If you were to start a meme (or a second or third), what would you call it and what day would you pick? I think I would go with The Tell-All Tuesday blog meme.    Or maybe the Please Read My Blog and Leave a Comment Monday

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I have never been much of a Halloween person.  The irony of this, is that I am always surrounded by people in my life who adore this holiday.  Thus, I go along and play along, but in truth, it just really isn't my thing. I hate costumes.  I am not creative enough to come up with one, I am generally uncomfortable in one, I never feel like I've put a good enough one together..... you get the

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Welcome to the October 8th version of Thursday Thunks!This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you byThursday Thunkers, the number 301 and the color ketchup red. ~This week we will answer questions from the Thunkers themselves. All questions were copied and pasted directly from the blogs. We will continue thunkers questions next week so if we haven't used your question yet... we

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I am not a rich woman, but I know I would be fabulous at it.  I would have long lunches with friends, and shop all day, and get my hair and nails done every week. I would happily tip the housekeeper on her way out the door each day. I would savor every bite of the healthy decadent meals that my chef prepares. I would relish my monthly massage appointments. I would wear big lavish jewelry

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One of the great gifts I received during my surrogacy was the skill of hypnobirthing. At the time, I don't know if I really even knew what it was.  I think for a brief moment I thought that it had something to do with giving birth in water.  (Yeah, I know.)  My friends were gracious enough to send my husband and I to the class, and stayed with my kids while we were at the classes. With my first

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Welcome to the October 1st version of Thursday Thunks! This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the number uno and the color of the night in a moonless sky.   1. What color is your mouthwash? It's, ummmmm....., I don't-use-any colored?  But I do brush and floss faithfully.  Does that count? 2. Do you remember your first phone number? Have you called it

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We are a family of campers who haven't been camping in waaaaaay too long.  This year, in absence of a decent camping trip, we have substituted the outdoorsy fun of tailgating.  This feeds our love of being outside in the fresh air, hanging out with good friends, eating too much yummy food, and of course - beer.  Today we joined in with about a hundred of our closest football fan friends for

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Welcome to the September 24th version of Thursday Thunks! This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the number 1172007 and the color of the walls in an asylum. 1. Does soap or shampoo have to really lather up for you to feel that it cleaned thoroughly? You know what, I do!  I hate shampoo that doesn't lather good.  And I love body wash to be all bubbly too. 

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One of the things I don't do well is express my feelings. I spend most of the time squashing things down deep and putting on a shiny happy mask and making a joke or turning the focus away from myself. Why do I do this? Well, because when I open up and share I feel judged or crazy or not cared for or misunderstood. The truth is, sometimes things are NOT rosy and perfect and great.  And that

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The kids started back to school last Thursday, and this is our first full week of school.  My schedule has changed, and now I am home with them when they get home from school.  It is such a shift from the way things were last year.  I am so happy to be able to be there with them and for them.  I just wish I had a better handle on the schedule shift! It seems one of the big first week of school

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And...here we go!  My answers are in blue. 1. He was a misanthropic piece of garbage. 2. The return of beautiful fall days is what I look forward to most this time of year. 3. My best friend is a position that is available.  Would you care for an application? 4. In order to build true bonds, you must be honest with me and allow me to be honest with you. 5. Appearances can be a means to

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Welcome to the August 27th version of Thursday Thunks!This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you byKimber, the number of kids I have and the color of dead roses.1. Have you ever played Bullshit?I have! We played it for the duration of the twelve hour bus trip to Toronto back in high school. In between Truth or Dare games of course, where I made Jodi kiss Brent. Ha ha!!!I

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On my way to work yesterday there was a loaf of bread on the side of the highway. It was so weird! Just a loaf of bread sitting on the side of the highway!Then while running errands around town last night, I saw a loaf of bread on a sidewalk. What the heck????People are losing their bread all over the place!!This recession is worse than I thought.:)

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