MAKING MEMORIES

It's been a long long time~

2010-09-14T14:18:00.001-04:00

It has been a long long time! Going to try to get back into blogging though. Stay tuned!!

Emotional Day All The Way Around

2009-09-11T17:24:00.003-04:00

Remembering 9/11 ....i remember where I was and what I was doing...wow what a day. Glued to the news for the rest of that week! Hard to believe that is was 8 years ago, seems like only yesterday!

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I have been mean lately. Just plain mean. I cry at the drop of a pin, I snap at anyone who crosses me, I have no patience....and I am sorry. I am sorry to my kids for having such a moody mom lately, I am sorry to my Mom for snapping at her every time she calls, I am sorry to Mike for yelling because he is trying to be funny to cheer me up...

I am sorry.

I know I am mad about things out of my control, no job, no money because unemployment takes their good ole time because they can...bored as hell during the day....I will be nice again I promise...I just can't be now.....

I just keep saying this over and over:

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

--Reinhold Niebuhr

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Good Day

2009-08-30T21:34:00.007-04:00

Sunday, my favorite day of the week...only better when my 14 year old and I hang out all day and have a great day. Being 14 those are few and far between here lately!!

Love you Emily!!!! Thanks for a wonderful day!!

I have an INTERVIEW!!!!

2009-08-27T18:56:00.002-04:00

Got a phone call this afternoon and I have an interview tomorrow at 12:30pm!! Yippee!!!

This stay at home mom stuff isn't all it is cracked up to be...i do more "running mom" than anything!! Anyway, the interview is for a good company that has been around for a long time. It is an HR position...so I am keeping my fingers crossed. It is in the same town that I was working in so it will still be about a 30 minute drive...not bad though!

Wish me luck!!

May God Bless You and Keep You....

2009-08-26T20:37:00.003-04:00

Kori...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

http://lifeasacferswife.blogspot.com/?zx=57d2ae9d0a51dd5d

WOW...WOW...and WOW again!

2009-08-25T16:28:00.002-04:00

Well as of 1pm today I officially became one of the many many unemployed.....I am pissed, i have cried, i have cried some more...now i guess i need to put on my big girl pants and dig in! What is really frustrating though? When you get laid off from the STAFFING industry...you tend to be discouraged in job hunting before you even begin...since you know better than anyone...there are few jobs to be had right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please keep me in your prayers!!!

(guess i have no excuse not to blog now!!)

Krazee Katt!!!!

2009-08-19T23:18:00.003-04:00

This is our Krazee Katt!!!

we have also found her in the drawer in the bottom of the oven, my dresser drawers, inside of chairs!!!

WEIRD!!!

Six Word Saturday

2009-08-15T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hopping in to Six Word Saturday with Show My Face!!!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT I 'M HERE?

hahahahaha!!

Missed you guys!

For all of you Facebookers!

2009-08-14T19:41:00.003-04:00

As if Facebook isn't addicting enough...i being the nosey person that I am...I have to go searching for something else that is addicting. People already warned me...but I just had to go see for myself...and now I have yet another addiction.....FARKLE!!! Have you tried it? However will I fit school, work, Facebook, Pogo. dinner, kids, boyfriend....and now FARKLE into one day? I am tired just thinking about it. I think I will go Farkle and stew on it for awhile!

Good Bye!

(I will be on Facebook farkling if you need me)

come visit me if you'd like

http://www.facebook.com/angie.hall.beem?ref=profile

For the lack of anything more exciting....

2009-08-14T09:57:00.003-04:00

I picked up this meme over at I KNOW, RIGHT?! , Kimber's blog, she's one of my best friends, who i never talk to anymore..*cough* *cough*, you should check her out!! It's a 20 question meme and since I have nothing better to blog about....this will have to do!!!

1. I really don't think I can manage_____ today.
being kind to people, it is just not one of those days, ya know?
2. I had ____ for breakfast this morning.
A brownie, yes a freaking brownie!!
3. Share some good news.
This is Friday and this has beena week from hell so....that fact that it is almost over is great news for me!!
4. What was the last movie you saw and what did you think of it?
We watched Step Brothers for about the 7th time now...but I so love that movie!!!
5. If you had to, could you do a commentary for a sporting event?
I could probably do one for baseball but I don't have a very good voice for that type of thing so I think you would turn me off pretty quickly!
6. What makes you feel better when you're sick?
hot tea, and I still like to color when I am sick...i am not sure what it is about coloring when you are sick, but it is so soothing for me.
7. What do you listen to in the car?
Mostly CD's taht I have burnt myself so that I can listen to a variety, right now I am loving Thriving Ivory, Angels on the Moon
8. What are the last 5 foods you ate?
brownie, pizza, taco bell, and the other 2 would be from the day before yesterday and I really can't remember!
9. Who was your first prom date?
My HS sweetheart, Matt, we actually went to Homecomings and Proms together until our senior year!
10. What was your first grade teacher's name?
Mrs. Morrison, i had her in 1st and 3rd grade actually.
11. How many weddings have you been in?
3, my best friend in HS and my sisters....5 counting my own!
12. Who is on your "list"?
Well...it depends on what kind of list this is....if it is a hit list I can not narrow it down to 3 peopel this week....if it is an "A" list it would have to be my kids, Mike and Vince Vaughn!
13. I love you more than ____
lol...my kids and I used to do this every night before we would go to sleep...we came up with some pretty funny things...but the last one I would always say to them is, "I love you more than a trillion grains of sand and taht is more than you will ever know!"
14. Oranges or grapefruits?
oranges, juicy juicy juicy oranges
15. What is your earliest memories of first grade?
my mom taking my picture out by the car before taking me to school
16. Would you ever choose money over love?
Money is the root of all evil...it is nice to have but it doesn't last and when there isn't enough it causes things to fall apart...i would pick LOVE over money any day!
17. Name 4 people who email you regularly:
my cousin Misty, Facebook, Yahoo personals, and i have no idea why...i have unsubscribed to that many times...they must just "want" me that bad, and my mom.
18 What were your favorite books as a child?
Anything by Judy Blume
19. Have you ever been given an engagement ring?
2 times and both times i thought my finger would rot and fall off it hurt so bad! haha kidding...well...anyway...yea 2 times!
20. Never in my life (have I)
tried sushi and i probably never will!

New edition

2009-08-10T21:43:00.003-04:00

Introducing our newest family member.....

her name is MJ...my mom found her outside the nursing home where she works...and since they have pretty much kidnapped...(haha)...our other cat Tango... MJ is now ours...she is only 6 weeks old.

Loving my life right now!

2009-08-09T22:07:00.002-04:00

I am totally loving my life right now. I have an awesome family, a great boyfriend and a sweet house! Life for me has not been this great for a long long time! Work is good, getting busy, home is wonderful, school is going just fine. My kids are healthy...my 14 year old could outgrow this funk she is in any minute now...but she will come around.

I guess I just wanted everyone to know that I am loving life! Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

Out of the mouths of......9 year olds?

2009-08-07T09:17:00.003-04:00

I was taking a bath last night, which when i do so I am ALWAYS accompanied by my 9 year old daughter. Ever since she was a baby she has sat in the bathroom with me while I take a bath....not sure why...but anyway...I was sitting in the tub washing and talking when all of the sudden she says,"why do you have VINES there?" (pointing at my chest). I look down and I am like, "What? Vines?, I don't have any Vines on me."
She points again and says. "right there, those blue things, vines...."
I said, "do you mean VEINS?" ,
she said, "yea, whatever those are called."
I am like, "you are going into 4th grade and you thought all this time that those things are caleed VINES?"

I was shocked!! lol This is my child that is, or so I thought, a little more advances than most 9 year olds! Too funny!

The Secret Life of....SEX

2009-08-04T14:55:00.002-04:00

Last night I was putting some things away in the dining room and kept hearing, "sex blah blah blah sex blah blah blah sex...i started counting, in about a minute in a half conversation on TV I counted the word Sex about 11 times. I walked in to see what my 9 year old was watching....The Secret Life of an American Teenager....I said what in the world, can they say SEX anymore? What is the deal? I don't know much about this show, it looked like a decent show, looked ok for kids...but can we promote SEX anymore? I am going to have to to some You Tubing of the past episode I think!!! Does anyone watch this show? I am going to watch it next Monday jsut so I can count from the beginning how many times they say SEX!!!

Hello out there!

2009-06-26T13:41:00.002-04:00

Well, my last post was May 15th! Let's see if I can't try to get back into the swing of things here and at least shoot for one a week!

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Things are going great for me right now. One more week until I finish my 1st 9 weeks of school. It is going great actually. I have A's ...so far so good!

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Kids are great, enjoying the summer break so far. We went to Kings Island with the kids last weekend. Kings Island is an amusement park here in Ohio. They have I think the oldest and biggest wooden roller coaster around, it is about 5 minutes long and goes about 62 mph. This was one of my first roller coaster rides ever and is now my daughters. They loved it. My oldest has already experienced coasters but not my youngest. She was hesitant at first but enjoyed it.

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Family reunion this weekend!! I love family get togethers so i am looking forward to it.

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Alot of deaths this week, Farrah, Ed and Michael! How tragic! I was watching CNN and MSNBC last night at my mom's. I will agree that Michael Jackson was a pop icon....but NOT better than Elvis and the Beatles...as the news station were reporting. I just find that statement hard to believe.....but anywho....RIP celebs!

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Feeling right now:

Ready to get off of work, i am tired and grumpy and ready for this week to be O.V.E.R!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Hello out there!!

2009-05-15T11:43:00.002-04:00

Well, school started on Monday. So far so good. We only take 2 classes at a time, they last 9 weeks each. Right now I am taking a General Distance learning course which everyone has to take and a writing course. It hasn't been bad at all so far. I may be hitting my sister up on the writing course though! My final project in that class is a Power point presentation.... thank goodness my 14 year old can do power point!

Weather is beautiful here today! Rain tomorrow of course since i am off.

Macy started ball practice last week, she is such a hot dog out in the field...ball hog...she loves it though.

Emily has been trucking along at her school work...8th grade graduation is June 2nd...i can't believe my "baby" will be in high school next year!! Her dance is May 29th, so we need to go dress shopping next week for her.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Off to do some catching up on some of y favorite blogs!!

Call Me Crazy.....

2009-05-05T09:39:00.004-04:00

I am officially enrolled in school....

I am signed up, scheduled, and have already completed my Biography....I start May 11!!

I am attending the University of Phoenix, online. I am taking Healthcare Administration....yes I am still working FT, and yes I still have my 14 & 9 year old...and YES I am going to do this.....I have to do this.

As most of you know I am a staffing specialist. Well, let me tell you...the staffing world "ain't" to pretty out there right now in case you haven't noticed. I figure that people will always need health care, besides my first career choice has always been in the health field. I went into Nursing out of HS...but found better things to do at school....i worked in a nursing home for about 7 or 8 years and it has just been downhill for me ever since i quit there.

I have always wanted to have a degree...but for some reason or other my plans always fell thru...well not this time by gosh...i am going to do this.!!!

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On the homefront:

Things are GREAT!! Kids are great. Ball season is in full swing...no pun intended...lol...Mike's son plays high school baseball which consists of at least 3 games week. My youngest starts practice tonight and will play 2 games a week for 4 weeks starting in June. Emily is ready for school to be out...she is looking forward to babysitting her sister this summer I am sure! Yard sale this weekend. This yard sale is a huge deal in my neighborhood...but a headache if you live there and need to get out of the neighborhood. But a little extra cash is always good.

Mike and I are good. I finally feel like I have someone that respects me, accepts me and my kids, enjoys us and makes us laugh!!

Yes people....i am finally HAPPY!!!!!

So...where you all been, how have you all been doing? haha

Writer's Workshop with "The Kat"

2009-04-16T07:41:00.002-04:00

Joining in, for the first time ever, on Mama Kat's Writers Workshop!!

Go check her out...she is COOL!!! Not only her Writer's Workshop but OMG-osh...her "blogversations" are too freaking funny!!

I am choosing the prompt,

"What are your kids talking about?"

Well...my kids...if I told you everything that they are talking about we would be here all day, trust me! I have a 9 year old that talks NON STOP!!

...but....my kids are all a-buzz about my sister being home. Her, her husband and her kids are here visiting from California...my kids are HAPPY. We are having a surprise 60th birthday party on Friday for my parents whose birthdays are 3 days apart...the kids are excited.

My 14 year old I would imagine is talking to her friends at school right now about how "mean" her mom is for 1st grounding her from the computer earlier this week and 2nd from her cell phone last night. I can hear her now....that sweet little Angel O'mine...and of course the boy talk....i am sooooo sick of hearing about boys...i don't think I even liked boys at age 14?

On that note...I would like to take a minute to apologize to my mother...if I acted like that when I was 14....i am so very sorry...from the bottom of my heart I am sorry! Just be thankful that I didn't have a cell phone and computer and Facebook back then...that wouldn't have been pretty I am sure!

Here I am.....

2009-04-14T09:00:00.003-04:00

I am sorry to all of my faithful blog readers. I did not fall off the face of the earth...I am still here. Things are going great and truthfully I just needed a break.

My sister and her family are home from California this week!! So great to see them. The kids are getting so big...and that boy....what a cutie!! My sister has her hands full there for sure!! Thank god for my girls...i don't think I cold handle a boy, honestly...my hat off to her for sure!!

Saturday we all walked up to a ball game at the HS in our town...chilly it was! Then Saturday evening we all, 12 of us, went out to eat at a local Pizza place. Fun times!! Then the kids all went back to grandma's to color eggs. It was finally time to go home to get ready for Easter morning and church. Sunday morning we all went to church...12 of us again....after that we hung out at mom's all day. We had alot of fun playing outside, basketball, badminton, and the best of all....CORNHOLE!! What a fun time!!!

The girls have been great, good grades this last quarter, they both got all A's and B's!!! Macy has been losing teeth left and right...hasn't hindered her talking ability at all though! :) Emily is boy crazy...and once again grounded from FB...I am not she will ever learn!!

I have been doing great. I have a new "friend" that I am having alot of fun with. He makes me laugh and we have a great time together...that is all that is important right now....he is great to me and my girls....we will see what happens. So far so good.

I have pictures to post from over the weekend...i will try to get them on tonight maybe. Now I am going to go try to do some catching up on my blog reading...yucky rainy day here is Ohio....work is slow...so why not play catch up.....

April Fools

2009-04-02T07:51:00.001-04:00

tHIS IS AN EMAIL THAT ONE OF MY CO WORKERS SENT OUR BOSS YESTERDAY...I THOUGHT IT WAS SO FUNNY!

I have decided to put my two weeks notice in as of today. The following are just a few reasons why:

10. I hate getting up so early while all my loser friends who don’t have jobs, get to sleep in.
9. We don’t have home made breakfast waiting for us every morning, what’s up with that!
8. I have a callous on my left pinky toe due to wearing dress shoes all day long….
7. The Marietta office prank calls me all day long while breathing really heavy over the phone and I can’t get my work finished..( I’ve asked them to stop several times, but they won’t ….I think I have a crush on one of them now. )
6. If I have to say “It’s a great day at Mancan” one more time while I have really bad cramps, I think I may just have to shoot someone.
5. I have nightmares sometimes that Jennifer Smith came back to Mancan, and I have to read all her ridiculous emails going on and on and on…
4. Every morning when I come to work, Terri makes me stand on one leg and sing the National Anthem, in Spanish! She said it does me good, since Spanish is the 2nd language now these days!
3. Terri & Jen’s idea of “Casual Friday” is wearing their Mancan shirts with no pants. I really can’t take seeing them in their G-strings anymore.
2. Doug Allen has now started to email me at home for jobs…
And the number one reason I am quitting:
I have found on several occasions that for free advertisement due to the cut backs, Terri has put my name and number on the bathrooms doors of many public places and it says: For a free “ job”, call Beth at Mancan!

52 Weeks Reward

2009-03-27T07:00:00.000-04:00

I am joining Carin over at Forever in Blue Jeans
Forever In Blue Jeans

*********************52 Weeks********************
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are gald you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Thanks for playing along! Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!
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Thank you!!

2009-03-26T13:02:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to take a second to Thank all of my blogger buddies, and my family for all the birthday wishes yesterday. And all the comments on my "Saucy" blog yesterday....192 comments!! You guys rock!! Thanks so much and I am trying to get around to all my new followers too!! You guys are all the best!!

It's My day!!

2009-03-25T00:05:00.000-04:00

When Heather emailed me to ask me if she could feature me this Wednesday I was soo excited!! Not only because I got to be featured on SITS, the best blogging community around...but because I was getting featured on Wednesday March 25th....my BIRTHDAY!! How very special is that? Pretty special if I don't say so myself!
I love blogging so much!! It has been such a release for me as well as a great opportunity to meet some wonderful, remarkable, truly talented people! Who knew that something would become so addicting and so much fun. On so many days my blog has been my best friend! On days when I thought..."why bother?" Some of my followers and their comments have meant so very much...you don't even know!!
So...if you haven't ever checked out SITS...get over their and check those girls out...they are an awesome team and I feel so privileged to be a part of their community as well as the Welcomistas!!

I am working on a Q& A post. Send your questions, any question, to angib72 at gmail dot com and put "question" in the subject line. I will answer them in a post to come later. I am alittle over 1/2 way to my 200th post!!

Tuesday's Tribute

2009-03-23T22:00:00.000-04:00

Yet Another Jay and Deb Production. Dear Aunt Cheryl,You were one of the best aunts a kid could ask for!! I have such fun memories of you and that huge St Bernard, Rugby, when you lived beside PooPaw's store. I remember staying all night at your house and being scared to death of that dog! Speaking of being scared to death. You were the easiest person in the world to scare also. I will never forget the many times us kids and later on grandkids would "scare" you just because you were so fun and easy to do that to. The memories I have of Christmases and Christmas eve's at the Hall's all include you and your spoiling and loving ways. The stories I hear from Dad and your brothers about you crack me up. You may not have had an easy life and had your share of heartache and bad luck...but you always pulled through and came out on top. I will never forget you and all that you meant to our family. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten!! Tell MeeMaw, PooPaw and Grandma Walker hi and we love and miss them more than ever!I love you Cheryl!!R.I.P

Not Me Monday

2009-03-23T00:01:00.006-04:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I did not do absolutely anything on Saturday...that would be so lazy...but it would fell so great!

I did not say from the time i woke up o Saturday and was still saying at 4:18pm that i was going to color my hair...talk about procrastinating.

I did not freak out alittle when i came home from work Friday to find my back door open but locked...still wondering about this one.

I did not totally blow off Weight watchers Saturday morning after missing it Thursday to go to my daughter's Karate...back on track this week!!I have worked too hard to let this go!!

I did not veg out on the couch Saturday afternoon and watch a 4 hour Lifetime movie...and loved every last second of it!!

I did not play Canasta way too much Saturday....till 11pm at least...I am NOT addicted!

I did not start reading a new book at 11pm Saturday night and stay up until 130am because i didn't want to put it down.

I did not scream at the top of my lungs, "there is a mouse down here!" when the mouse was clearly poisoned and barely moving...what a girly thing to do!

No more ROOTS!!!

2009-03-22T14:33:00.004-04:00

Talk about procrastination...I should have taken a before picture so you could have seen how hideous!!!

All fixed...now back to your regularly scheduled programming!

Mice Schmice!!

2009-03-22T12:28:00.003-04:00

I hate mice....loathe them...would rather deal with anything but mice.
I knew we had some as I had seen the droppings when we move in, although the house had set empty for about 4 months before hand.
I heard them in the walls one night and we got traps and poison etc. No more noises, signs of them nor did we catch any then, that was about a month ago...i figured they just moved on.

Today as I was sitting here playing my beloved Canasta on Pogo i saw something out of the corner of my eye. Before i even looked i knew what it was. It was moving extremely slow and alittle "drunk" looking. It had clearly gotten into the poison. Of course I screamed, "there is a mouse down here!", like a little girl. John came down and got it and threw it outside...this mouse didn't have a clue as to what was going on. Then I decided that the furnace filter needed changed, it was looking pretty bad. Lo and behold a dead baby mouse, behind the filter!

So we went into the tool room, unfinished part of the basement. One of the sticky traps that WAS under the furnace at one time was drug clear across the room over to the tool bench with dirt, bugs and mouse droppings on it. Obviously the oblivious mouse had gotten OUT of that trap in it's drunken stupor! I was too frazzled to take pics...but I am sure you are all thanking me for that!

Six Word Saturday

2009-03-21T00:01:00.001-04:00

Time for 6 word Saturday. I missed it last week...shhhhh...i think it went by unnoticed. Don't tell Cate over a Show My Face...since she is the hostess with the mostess and all...maybe she won't even notice!!

I'm relaxing today...playing blog catchup!!!

Where have you been?

2009-03-20T12:49:00.004-04:00

I am still here, i have just not had anytime it seems lately. I don't know why, I haven't taken on any other task, habits, or hobbies. Work has started picking up and when i get home it is usually the DVR calling my name lately. Nothing interesting or fun going on here, nothing new.....except for I did lose 6.8 more pounds last week at WW!!! I haven't gone yet this week, will be going tomorrow morning....so that is going well!! I have lost 17.8 total so far!!!

This weekend I plan on spending some time with my blog....just me and my blog...and of course all of you. I will be playing catch up and comment catch up etc. Hopefully I will get all caught up and back in the swing of things...maybe even, if i am real good, get some posts scheduled for Not Me Monday and Tuesday's Tribute etc.....we will see.

In the meantime I have decided to do a question and answer post too. I will see depending on how many questions I get as to how often i will post them.....so start asking away!!! Just shoot me an email to angib72 at gmail dot com, please put "QUESTION" in the subject line so i can weed them all out easier!!

Hope everyone has had a good week and an even better weekend!!

PS I am twittering...follow me!

I have nothing else!!

2009-03-16T19:15:00.000-04:00

I found this over at Time Of Your Life...thought it would be interesting...or put the lat 20 years in perspective anyway....here goes:

How Much Have You Changed In 20 Years??

20 YEARS AGO (1989)

1) How old were you? 17
2) Who were you dating? my high school sweetheart Matt
3) Where did you work? Terrace IGA
4) Where did you live? Zanesville, Ohio.
5) Where did you hang out? Maple Ave, the "main drag" in our town, we cruised...we were cool lol
6) Did you wear contacts and/or glasses? neither
7) Who were your best friends? Wendy and Kim
8) How many tattoos did you have? omg are you kidding me...my mom freaked out when i got one at the age of 22!! lol
9) How many piercings did you have? 2 in ears
10) Had you been to a real party? yep
11) Had you had your heart broken? not yet
12) Were you Single/taken/Married/Divorced? i had a boyfriend...i was "taken"
13) Any Kids? Nope

15 YEARS AGO (1994)

1) How old were you? 22
2) Who were you dating? I was married to Jeff, my oldest's father
3) Where did you work? IGA still and Davis Sanor Haircutters
4) Where did you live? Zanesville, Ohio.
5) Did you wear contacts and/or glasses? Glasses
6) Who were your best friends? Kris and Misty
7) How many tattoos did you have? one...a brand new one
8) How many piercings did you have? 5 all in my ears
9) Had you been to a real party? sure had
1) Had you had your heart broken? sure did!
12) Were you Single/taken/Married/Divorced? Married
13) Any Kids? one on the way

10 YEARS AGO (1999)

1) How old were you? 27
2) Who were you dating? Married to my youngest's sperm donor
3) Where did you work? Sunnyview Nursing Home
4) Where did you live? Zanesville, Ohio.
5) Did you wear contacts and/or glasses? Contacts & Glasses
6) Who were your best friends? Kris and my sister
7) How many tattoos did you have? still only one...thank god!
8) How many piercings did you have? 5 still
9) Had your heart broken? yep
10) Were you Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Married
11)Any Kids? 1 on the way again

TODAY (2009)

1) Age? 37 in 13 days
2)Who are you dating? no one
3) Where do you work? at a staffing company
4) Where do you live? Zanesville.
5) Who are your closest friends? My sister♥ and Brenda
6) Do you talk to your old friends? yes
7) How many piercings do you have? still just 5
8) How many tattoos? still just the one
9) Had your heart been broken? not recently
10) How many kids? 2, Em 14 and Macy 9
11) Are you Single/Taken/Married/Divorced? Single

What about you?

And the weiner...I mean winner is.........

2009-03-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Well...I had a fancy schmancy random generator like the one above on here....when i did this is gave me the number 34...why it isn't showing up on here is beyond me, and frankly tonight isn't the night for me to try to figure it out! SO you will just have to take my word for it!
SO....number 34.....you are the WINNER!!!!
Congrats to #34 who is Angie.
Who also has an awesome name is I don't say so myself!!
Thank you all for playing and I hope all of my new followers continue to follow me...not just because of my giveaway!!

Spring Fling Giveaway!!

2009-03-10T10:55:00.005-04:00

Ok, I am at work...so I can not post a picture...but I am giving away a "grab-bag" . It will be a surprise to whoever wins!! All you have to do is leave a comment and be a follower...that is it!! I will use random generator to pick a winner on Friday March 13th!! Yep...Friday the 13th!!! Good Luck to you all!!

These are my confessions!!

2009-03-10T10:00:00.001-04:00

1) What is your blogger name? Angie

2) When is your birthday? March 25

3) How long have you been blogging? January, 2008

4) Who tagged you? Lori...check her out!

5) Tell me your 5 most favorite body parts? are you serious? I will really have to dig here on this one... 1. my eyes 2. my smile 3. my fingers, they are skinny!! 4. My ankles are also thin 5. my hair...most days!

6) What do you wish most for your birthday? a great healthy and fun year

7) What color are your nails now? polsih free

8) Any depressing thoughts lately? some but i am good!

9) What's your next 1 month's plan? to be happy and lose more weight

10) At what age did you have your 1st crush? 7th grade

11) Did you attend any school reunion after you graduated till now? 1 next year will be my 20th

12) Have you ever passed gas in public and pretended you didn't smell anything?
oh i am sure!

13) Are you a clean freak? haha..my mom will get a kick out of that question i am sure!

14) Which era do you wish you were born into? i like my generation just fine

15) Are you a vegetarian? no way…..

16) How many pillows do you sleep with at night? 2.

17) Are you a light sleeper or an I-don't-care-if-there's-a-bomb-here sleeper? I don't care if there is a bomb in here sleeper for sure!

18) Do you secretly wear comfortable granny panties when your man is not around? that is rather personal...lol....i ahve been know to yes...especially the fatter i get!! It used to be thongs no matter what...they are just comfy, but there comes a time in a "big" gorls life that you gotta put those to rest!! lol TMI?

19) What is your ultimate dream job? stay at home mom

20) What is it your hubby does that annoys you the most? maybe that is why i have been divorced 2 times and not remarried? lol

21) What is your dream car? I actually love my car i have now....Impala...i am not hard to please most of the time!

22) Do you easily wake up in the morning? heck no....snooze button is my friend!

23) Do you like hairy men? i like alittle hari here and there :)

24) How about goateed men? YES!

25) Which one would you prefer, 2 hour spa, 2 hours Thai Massage or 2 hour foot massage? 2 hour spa treatment… all of the above!

26) Have you ever wished you had a different name other than your real name? not really i like my name

27) What is the most extreme sport you have ever done? nothing extreme...jsut softball for 20+ years

28) Do you prefer traveling in Europe or Asia? I would love to go to Europe.

29) What is your favorite food? Mexican anything!!

30) What is the most embarrassing moment when you were out on a date? I can't say i have ever been on a blond date..and I know I wouldn't like it at all!!

Here are the rules: Copy and paste the whole questionnaire and replace my answers with yours. You have to create a link for the blogger who tagged you. Pass to 4 other bloggers. Remember to inform them by commenting on their recent post. Display the logo anywhere on your blog. Last, answer each question with the truth, and nothing but the TRUTH...this is a confession tag, you know.

The 4 people I am tagging are:

oops...i forgot to tag anyone...so ANYONE who reads this is automatically tagged!!

Tuesday's Tribute

2009-03-10T07:15:00.005-04:00

Yet Another Jay and Deb Production.

I would like to take this tribute this Tuesday to a wonderful blog friend. She is a great person who is so caring and thoughtful and puts so much time in to things that she really doesn't have to do. Most recently she organized and hosted a "Favorite Things Swap" which couldn't have been an easy task by any means. I believe she had well over 100 swappers participate. She just went to NY for " Fishful Thinking" (read ablut that on her blog as well). Her blog is beautiful and full of fun ideas and information. If you have never checked her out you need to...she is amazing!! I would like to thank her for the great Swap that she just organized...which i believe she is hosting another one soon...you will just have to go check her out if you haven't already!! She does month prize drawings for all of her followers as well...grab her button and follow her!!
Thanks Mamarazzi...you are wonderful!!!

I got the LOOT!!!

2009-03-09T21:00:00.001-04:00

I got mine today!!

My package arrived today from Shawnee!!! She did awesome! Alot of her favorite things are my favorite things too! She sent a book by an author that I just checked out of the library today!! The floss thingys I use all the time, the girl scout cookies didn't even make it in the picture because my daughter ran off with them immediately! Have been meaning to pick up the Tide stick...now i don't have to, and the scrapping book....love it!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Check out the box it was all in!!! Too cool!

And here is the loot.......

...a movie a pattern, a bookmark, scrap booking stickers, note cards!!!

Love it!

Monday, Monday

2009-03-09T14:06:00.003-04:00

Did you all have a good weekend?

I hope so. I had to work all weekend, but i get to do it from home. There are about 6 of us in our company that take turns working them. I don't mind it, all we have to do is answer phones and call and check on a few companies. We have the phones on from 7am - 7pm, but we get paid well for it. This isn't a real busy time of the year so it isn't too bad.
I read a book on Saturday...yep a whole book. Sitting on my back porch in the beautiful 70 degree weather, work phone beside me, diet pepsi on the other side...and finished the whole thing. It was by Karen Kingsbury, This Side Of Heaven. I have never read her before and really enjoyed it. So much so I went to the lobrary at lunch today and got 2 more of her books!!
Sunday the kiddos came home from the dad's. We palyed about 5 games of Skipbo. My youngest loves to win...and sometimes if she isn't winning, she will make the rules up to accomodate her winning!! So it is always fun!

So...what did you all do this weekend?

6 Word Saturday

2009-03-07T07:57:00.001-05:00

Once again...Six Word Saturday with Show My Face.... go visit her to join in the fun!!

Working from home not fun weekend!

Spring Fling

2009-03-06T09:45:00.004-05:00

If you aren't familiar with SITS - Secret is in the Sauce...you should go over and check them out! They are hosting a Spring Fling Tuesday March 10 and you don't want to miss out on all the fun! Head on over and check it out! If you are familiar with them and haven't seen their new blog set u/design...go check it out as well!! Looks great!

This is one of THE best ways to get recognized by others and it is always a fun time!!

52 Weeks Reward

2009-03-05T19:47:00.000-05:00

I am joining Carin over at Forever in Blue Jeans*********************52 Weeks********************
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are gald you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Thanks for playing along! Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!
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Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-04T00:00:00.000-05:00

What a life!!

Fishful Thinking

2009-03-03T20:29:00.000-05:00

Have You Heard of Fishful Thinking?

Tiffany of The R Family Diaries has been selected to be a part of the faculty for Fishful Thinking! It's a great initiative that gives parents tools for fostering optimism in their children. Take a moment and visit the Fishful Thinking website to see what it's all about:0)

In order to get the word out about this amazing program, Tiffany is hosting a giveaway about it here. Please take the time to check it out! It's a really worthwhile cause:0)

Tuesday's Tribute: Dear Jason Mesnick

2009-03-03T16:34:00.002-05:00

A Jay and Deb Production.

Dear Jason,

At first I was attracted to your smile, your intelligence and your charm. I wasted every Monday night for several weeks watching you, feeling sorry for you because of the whole DeAnna thing, hoping you found the "right" one . After last night, you have made me sick! YOU are a JERK. Or, scumbag...or sleaze ball....or whatever you feel to insert here . I often wondered why you had gotten divorced in the 1st place, thought, "wow, she must have been horrible"...lol now i am not so sure it was HER!! Maybe you weren't "feeling" it for her wither....huh? I truly believe that you are a "man" who likes to see how many women he can get to "fall" for him....then move on...that is clearly what you have portrayed yourself to be and you should be ASHAMED!!! Stop your crying, quit running away when the going gets tough and be a man!! I hope I have seen the last of your, lying, squirrely (if that is a word), egotistical, shallow, pompous ass.....after tonight of course!! lol

Sincerely

Angie....a fan of Melissa....who is SO much better off without you!

6 Word Saturday

2009-02-28T15:22:00.002-05:00

Wow...i was so caught up in getting up to date with my DVR this morning I almost forgot!! Playing along with Cate at Show My Face.....Six Word Saturday!!

Kids with Grandma....my kinda' day!!!

Sticky Stuff on The Floor

2009-02-27T14:21:00.002-05:00

If you guys get a chance this weekend go check out Sticky Stuff On The Floor....she is a fairly new blogger and is getting frustrated, you know that feeling we all got at first when not alot of comments or followers were coming your way...check her out...she is pretty cool!!

What My Kids Really Think About Mom

2009-02-27T13:28:00.006-05:00

Cut and paste these questions and ask your kids their answers....it is a RIOT!!

Answered by Macy, age 9, Since Emily Age 14 is having an "I can't stand my mom" moment!!

1. What is something mom always says to you?M: "No"....i rolled my eyes! lol

2. What makes mom happy?M: "When I hug and kiss her too much"

3. What makes mom sad?M: "When i get older and older and I am not her little baby any more"

4. How does your mom make you laugh?M: Tickles me

5. What was your mom like as a child?M: "she had curly hair"

6. How old is your mom? M: 36...she was right!

7. How tall is your mom?M: "I don't know"

8. What is her favorite thing to do?M: play games on the computer

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?M: "spends time with John"

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?M: "singing"....i am really not a good singer...but as long as she thinks so I am ok with that!

11. What is your mom really good at?M: "cooking and bakling my birthday cake"

12. What is your mom not very good at?M: "not very good at running because I am faster than her?" whatever little one...i will ALWAYS catch you!!

13. What does your mom do for a job?M: "finds jobs for other people"

14.What is your mom's favorite food?M: "chili, i don't know, what is it?"

15.What makes you proud of your mom?M: "actually, spending time with her kids"

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?M: "Spongebob?" ok kid...we need to talk!

17. What do you and your mom do together?M: "watch movies and have a good time"

18. How are you and your mom the same?M: "We look alike"

19. How are you and your mom different?M: "We don't have the same eye or hair color".

20. How do you know your mom loves you?M: "When she asks me how my day was, when she does things for me, and when she hugs and kisses me too much" Awwww i love you!

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?M: "that he gave me to her." good answer baby!

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?M: "umm Myrtle Beach"

OK...the 14 year old who really doesn't like her mom too much right now decided she wanted to do the interview as well....this should be interesting!!

1. What is something mom always says to you?M: "long sigh....Knock it off!"

2. What makes mom happy?M: "When her kids don't fight"

3. What makes mom sad?M: "When she is out of Diet Pepsi"lol

4. How does your mom make you laugh?M: Being herself

5. What was your mom like as a child?M: "in her words good...in grandma's words...mean to her siblings"

6. How old is your mom? M: 36...she was right!

7. How tall is your mom?M: "5 ' 6"

8. What is her favorite thing to do?M: play cards

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?M: "i dont know because obviously i am not around"....see...mouthy 14 year old!! lol

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?M: "drinking hte most Dt pepsi"

11. What is your mom really good at?M: "typing"

12. What is your mom not very good at?M: "communicating....nice!

13. What does your mom do for a job?M: "staffing specialist"

14.What is your mom's favorite food?M: "i know this....Mexican food" BINGO

15.What makes you proud of your mom?M: "let me think about this one hold on....waiting...waiting...don't look at me like that...can we come back to that one, i want to say something good on that one"

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?M: "Matilda"

17. What do you and your mom do together?M: "watch the Bachelor"

18. How are you and your mom the same?M: "I have her attitude"

19. How are you and your mom different?M: "She has red hair".

20. How do you know your mom loves you?M: "She buys me things"...nice...guess what....not anymore!!

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?M: "ummm...that he is nice to me"

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?M: "Backwoods Fest"

ok...back to #15...."i am most proud of my mother for leaving her ex boyfriend and being supportive and caring".....pretty good for a child that got grounded last night!!

Pay it Forward!

2009-02-27T12:34:00.005-05:00

Ramblings of a Cray Momma had this over on her blog, which has a new look by the way...looks great, I was her 3rd commenter over there...so now it is my turn! This will be fun!!

The rules are simple:

The first 3 people to post a comment on this entry will receive a gift from me sometime during the year.When and what are a suprise to the winners! Then, post about this on your blog & come back and leave your comment telling me you are Paying It Forward as well.Only the first 3 comments that leave a comment and post this one their blog gets the prize. So who wants to pay it forward?

Friday Fill -in's

2009-02-27T05:52:00.004-05:00

Never found out what the smell was in the office....it miraculously disappeared!! very very strange! Especially since there are only 2 of us in the office!

Went to Weight watchers last night and lost another 5.6 pounds!! I am so excited! I love this diet. I have to adjust my points this week, shouldn't be a big deal since I really wasn't using all of my allotted points anyway.
While we were at the meeting, my 9 year old went with me, the leader was talking about "feeling" hungry and how alot of people will eat even when they don't have that feeling. My 9 year old says, "that's what I would do!", out loud in from of about 20 people. Everyone laughed and she was quite embarrassed as I don't think that she meant to say it that loud! Before we went in to the meeting she wanted to know if she could take her Doritos in with her...."I don't think that would be a good idea honey!"

Well...TGIF...I hope everyone has a great weekend! Rainy here today and getting cold again over the weekend...yea me!!

Tuesday Tribute

2009-02-24T10:11:00.009-05:00

Yet Another Jay and Deb Production.

What's That Smell?

OMG.....this is not what I had planned for Tuesday's Tribute, but it will have to wait until next week because there is a smell like no other in our office today adn it is making me SICK!

The mailman just backed out of here plugging his nose!! haha

It sort of smells like

with a touch of ammonia maybe?

I have already checked

..... the pits!

We have already checked this....

....clear!

Pretty soon applicants will be coming in here saying.....!!

Then i will be forced to say......

So....if I am sick for the rest of the week ...you can assume that I have been poisoned by whatever this god awful, putrid, horrifying smell is.......until then.....i am stepping outside for a bit of fresh air!

Manic Monday?

2009-02-23T14:18:00.004-05:00

Phew....i thought i had ticked some people off there for a minute, unitl Sandy over at the Adams family also noticed.....people are falling off of Bloggyland....I am not sure why, but I have had 3 vanish in the last 30 minutes!!

Question and Advice appreciated

2009-02-22T19:55:00.002-05:00

My daughter, the 14 year old has/had a Facebook account. A couple of months ago she wrote some not so good feeling about her step mom on there. She was made to take them off and her Facebook account has been monitored ever since. Here and there she will make up some stupid little status saying but other than that nothing. She then got grounded by me from her phone and Facebook for getting a D+ on Gym...that was a whole other post. She has been grounded for 3 weeks from it. Tried to access it once here at my house and I changed the password. Evidently when she was at her dad's this past week her step mother says that she tried to access it again on Thursday. Without telling anyone her step mom deactivated her account. Emily's grounding was up tonight and when i tried to log her on, since she didn't know the password, we couldn't get on. THAT was when I found out what the step mother had done. She "assumed" that all Emily would have to do is reactivate by email...NO it wipes the whole thing out.
So now her dad and i are arguing because I feel since I am the one that imposed this grounding, the step mom should have taken it up with me before deactivating the account. I feel she overstepped her boundaries.....what do you think? I now have a bawling 14 year old here, she had a ton of pictures and pictures that she created, friends and alot of "meaningful" things to a 14 year old on here. Needless to say I AM PISSED. This isn't the first time this step mom has overstepped her boundaries, but of course her husband, my ex husband only sees her side of it!

Check out this awesome giveaway~

2009-02-22T12:19:00.005-05:00

Going on over at I KNOW, RIGHT?! It is her 100th post giveaway. If you have never been there you should check her out, she is an awesome, funny and very honest blogger!!

I plan on adding this beautiful basket to the rest of my decorations around our new house...it would fit in perfectly...i already have the spot cleared for it !!

February 22nd 14 years ago

2009-02-22T12:02:00.003-05:00

At 9am 14 years ago i was being taken to the delivery room for a C section. While they were prepping me, my mom and mil were out in the lobby taking pictures of a baby. Cooing and awing over this little baby that had "my button" nose etc...only to find out...it wasn't their grandchild yet...like they thought it was!! I think I have a picture of that "someone elses " baby somewhere! Emily was born about 930am. She was the best baby ever. Slept alot, never cried, slept all night thru at only 4 weeks old..she was perfect! She was and still is the best thing that ever happened to me!! Happy Birthday Emily...I can't believe you are 14!! You will always be my baby!!!

14 years ago

2009-02-21T19:00:00.005-05:00

14 years ago tonight i was in the hospital in a dead end labor. I went into the hospital at 11am. Walked the halls, walked the halls some more....nothing. No labor pains, no contractions no nothing! The doc came into break my water, i am in the hospital bed laying facing the door in all my glory. In walks my dad...nice...."what's going on"...he said....uh...the Dr is breaking my water....glad you could make it!! lol Anyway the doctor, being rude as can be tells me to "RELAX" while he is "manually" making me dilate....um....I am trying, but i would be more than willing to bet, since you are a male, that you don;t know how this feels....so "SHUT IT!" Anyway...long story short, I still didn't dilate, still didn't go into labor. So, it was time for the lovely "pit" drip....still no contractions other than Braxton hicks and a little bit of back labor, still only dilated 2. Doctor comes back in, "I'll be back in in the morning, we will probably have to do a C section if you don't progress anymore....ok, i have been here 12 hours...no nothing, do you really think I am going to progress? Whatever...you're the doc. So there i lay waiting.....the nurses kept asking if I wanted the epidural, i really hadn't felt any real labor pains yet, and if I was truly going to have a c section, would have liked to have experienced some sort of childbirth pain. At about 3am i finally gave in and let them give me the epidural so I could maybe sleep alittle bit. That was fun! I slept alittle bit and then 9am February 22 came.......more tomorrow!

6 Word Saturday

2009-02-21T09:24:00.003-05:00

Time again for 6 word Saturday! Go visit Cate to see what it all about!!

Lazy weekend and I mean LAZY!!!!

WW

2009-02-19T19:55:00.002-05:00

Not Wordless Wednesday...or Wordful Wednesday...WEIGHT WATCHERS!!!
I have been doing it for 1 week today. I went tonight to get weighed in.......... - 6.8 pounds!!!! I love it and it really isn't too hard to follow! Who knows...maybe someday I will become an employee!! haha

Under Construction

2009-02-18T19:40:00.004-05:00

Please be patient while I am trying to make a 3 column blog. I am working on my header...still under construction!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-17T21:30:00.004-05:00

My sister will kill me...but this is a funny pic from her bachelorette party !!

Tuesday Tribute

2009-02-17T10:03:00.003-05:00

A Jay and Deb Production.14 years ago today I was expecting one of the best things that has ever happened to me. My daughter was due....but of course like most other 1st pregnancies...we had to wait....5 more days before she would finally decide to show up, which is another post later this week. But this is a poem i wrote her at Christmas time.

I have a China Doll
She’s beautiful and so fair
And when she needs anything
I will always be right here
Eyes as blue as the sky
Hair so pretty and long
This China Doll is my heart and soul
She’s so special in every way
For this doll I will have tried to do everything and more
And for her I’ll never stray
My China Doll is my daughter
Emily Dawn
If you haven’t guessed by now
She is my heart, my soul, my life
I’ll be here for her forever
Emily Dawn you are my China Doll!

I love you always!
Mom

Awesome Gif - away

2009-02-16T12:51:00.000-05:00

Stop by and see Doublebanker for his awesome Gif -away!!!

Not Me Monday

2009-02-16T11:07:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I did not sort of chuckle when my sister called to tell me about a mouse in her house...says she will move...i did that same thing years ago! I did not start weight watchers on Thursday only to weigh myself on Friday....did I really think one day would make a difference...damn right I did! I did not surprise myself at how easy this weight watchers deal would be...kind of liking it. I did not get mad this past weekend at John, about a shelf i had hung up and decorated, only to have him tell me to change... it it was too busy. I did not take everything off of said shelf and rip it (the shelf) out of the wall and throw it on the floor...how childish would that be? Once again....I did not do this Not Me Monday while i was working.... Not an exciting week!

Update on Kim

2009-02-14T09:05:00.003-05:00

I just heard from Kim's partner...she is doing great, they are pretty sure that the mass is not cancer and removed it all which was a pretty large mass. She will get to come home tomorrow!!

6 Word Saturday

2009-02-14T09:01:00.002-05:00

It is time for 6 word Saturday started by Cate over at Show My Face, stop over and see what she has for everyone!! Thanks Cate!!

Happy Valentines Day to all Bloggers!!!

Follow up Friday

2009-02-13T15:11:00.003-05:00

Friday the 13th huh? Anyone out there superstitious? I heard on the radio this morning that in America 1 billion dollars are lost every time the 13th falls on Friday due to superstitious people cancelling flights, trips, calling off work etc....CRAZY. I myself am not superstitious.

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My friend Kim hasn't called yet for an update to her surgery, so I can't share anything about that with you just yet. As soon as I hear anything though i will be sure to pass it on!
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The post here about John's possible birth mother....we got the DNA test in the mail this week and sent it in, she sent hers n today...so hopefully by the end of the week we will know something. They have talked on the phone a couple of times and via IM....very interesting to say the least. If this is not his birth mom....than it is one hell of a coincidence!!
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My daughter asked me at the beginning of the week if we would take her and some friends to see Friday the 13th.....I said, "do you know how many people will be trying to get in to see that on Friday the 13th?" So I promised to take her in a week or so....what is one more "Jason" movie? lol
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John is on his 30th day of sobriety....exactly one month today and still doing great, still not even craving a drink....now for a job!! It is nice having him home, house is kept clean, laundry is done, etc...but it isn't good for him, he is getting stir crazy.
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I went to my first weight watchers meeting last night....I think I can do this. I am kind of excited about it too. I am allowed so many points a day, so far today I have done well. Breakfast I had, hard boiled egg, plain english muffin, for a snack i had a 100 calorie cheese nips and an apple. Lunch I had yogurt, 1/2 a muffin, 100 calorie snack pack....so, so far so good today. My problem is, I am not a breakfast eater. If I eat breakfast i am hungry all day long it seems....so we will see....i ran off a bunch of recipe's and points today, so I will be doing my "weight watchers" grocery shopping this weekend!!
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I am sooooo glad today is Friday.....this has been one long week!!! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!

Now i have to go, i need to find a new route home since a black cat just crossed my path!!

First Post Friday

2009-02-12T21:08:00.001-05:00

Humoring Deb at Dirty Socks and Pizza today with my very first post ever in blog land....here goes Deb!!

Hope you are enjoying your alone time!!

My life...lol, I could probably write a book or be a Lifetime movie!!
I think I was lost for a long time. That is the only way to explain it. I wasn't raised the wrong way, I didn't have a bad childhood, I had a great family life, very close and very involved, great siblings, great memories....the only thing I can conclude was that I was lost!!
I feel like I have gotten a second chance at life. I have two great kids...most of the time. I have an awesome family and a wonderful man. I am not going to disappoint any of them! The past is the past and although some mistakes are hard to forgive myself for I am trying. If it wasn't for my family or my girls I don't know where I would be.
There were times when I put myself first ALL the time. Selfishness...what an awful trait to have. I would like to say that I have finally outgrown that. If I can make my girls remember one thing in life it will be, don't be selfish...it could ruin you!
I hope my kids can look back at their childhood and say that is was as good as mine was. I have the best childhood memories! My mom and dad were/are the best parents anyone could ever ask for. Stern but loving...very loving. Granted my parents have been married for 30+ (almost 40) years, and I am divorced....my girls have adapted and they have overcome alot! This used to worry me, but seeing them growing up as loving, happy, smart girls...I am ok with it now.
All I want now is to settle in a house that they can call home, no more moving, and make the best of every minute of the rest of their lives. I know the rest will fall into place from there.
Thank you to everyone who has endured the hard times and the pain, the highs and the lows in my life, and the ones who will be there until the end!! I love you guys and honestly don't know where I would be without you. Especially my mom and dad!! Here is to a new life, I am finally loving myself!!

Prayers

2009-02-12T17:01:00.001-05:00

Please keep my very very good friend Kim in your prayers, she is having surgery on her neck tomorrow....you can see her post here.

Honest sCrap

2009-02-11T19:47:00.014-05:00

I was tagged by Pooba...if you haven't checked out her blog you need to, she is hilarious...you really need to read about her vacation!!

List 10 honest things about yourself.

Pass this on to 7 bloggers whom you feel need something to do....Don't we all need something else to do?.

1. I am addicted to blogging...there I said it...can you say INTERVENTION?

2. I have an obsession with writing neat...and with the perfect pen...weird?

3. I have a bad habit of stealing lighters...they just end up in my pockets then they are MINE!!

4. I drive entirely too fast because my speedometer doesn't work...when i drive a car that does have a working speedometer...i realize how fast i really drive.

5. I snore.....it is irritating i guess...but i do it!

6. I have no patience when it comes to other people's kids...i don't know why...i just don't...

7. The week before "my friend" visits I am a B.I.T.C.H and the older I get the worse it gets....

8. I weigh more now than I have ever weighed... .....ok...this is an exaggeration...but i feel like this sometimes....

9. I am a horrible horrible procrastinator!!!

10. I would hit snooze 10 times if John would let me get away with it. I have slept completely through my alarm a time or two!

Now I need to tag 7 people......

Check out this Giveaway!!

2009-02-11T15:26:00.002-05:00

Check out what Kristin is giving away over at The Way It Is!!! She is awesome!!!

A Must See!!

2009-02-10T07:56:00.003-05:00

This video is so awesome. People have sent videos to Abby wishing her well and praying for you and her parents have recorded Abby watching them...it is the cutest thing ever to watch her!!

Tuesday Tribute

2009-02-10T07:27:00.003-05:00

A Jay and Deb Production.

Dear Rain:

I can't stand you. You are depressing, cold and wet, none of which i find comfort in. You make me want to stay in bed all day when you appear. You make my bones hurt, you make me very sleepy. You make is hard to see and drive in and you just plain and simple make all things ugly.

I know we can't live without you but do you really think it is necessary to make an appearance just when all of your couterparts, (snow and ice) have melted away and left everything all muddy and messy already? You know the saying..."rain rain go away, come again another day"....Angie can't stand you!

Not Me Monday...and maybe a prize!

2009-02-09T10:17:00.003-05:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
This week I did NOT throw a fit on Saturday when John and I were getting the last couple of loads to move. I do not despise moving and would not have acted like that!! I did not hurt so bad come Saturday night that I had my 9 year old help me with things so that I wouldn't have to get up!! I did not love the fact that i did not leave the house once on Sunday!! That would be plain laziness!! I did not yell at my youngest daughter last night for not listening to me for the 100th time that day...what kind of parent would mind telling there kids things over and over again...i must practice more patience! lol And like always...I did NOT do this while I was at work...hey...i got the payroll done first! Happy Monday Everyone!

The letter "P" ? We will see!!

2009-02-09T09:50:00.002-05:00

Kim at I Know, Right?! assigned me the letter "P" and I'm to list 10 things that I love that begin with "P". So, I'm gonna give it a try---If you want to give it a try, just post a comment and I'll give you a letter to make your list with... (I asked for an easy letter...we will see how easy the letter "P" is)

1. Parents....i love my parents of course, I don;t know what i would do without them!!
2. Peanuts ...the saltier the better!
3. Pepper - i pepper everything! Especially when i am cooking.
4. Pants - any comfy pants!! If I could wear them 24/7 i would...ask John!! lol
5. Prime Time TV!!! lol
6. Pickles...omg those big deli pickles....mmmm
7. Picking...yes i am a picker...and unfortunately my youngest daughter has taken after me.
8. Picnics...i like going for picnics in the summer
9. Partner ...I love my partner/boyfriend, John he makes me proud of him day after day.
10. People...i love people, i am a people person..John calls it nosy...but i really love people!

That wasn't so bad...if you would like a letter let me know and i will send you a letter as well!!

FYI regarding my Clicking post

2009-02-08T12:18:00.003-05:00

Just an FYI from this post ...while I know I will not get rich off of this and I don't expect to...in 2 days though I have made $25.00!! So keep on a clicking...and I will for sure be clicking on any I see!! How very cool...I don't even have to get up to make some extra cash!! If only I could get mine to change to other topics besides rehab! lol

Prayer request

2009-02-08T09:04:00.002-05:00

Please take the time to go to The Macs to show and show your respect. Their precious little Cora is now with Jesus!

Six Word Saturday

2009-02-07T14:59:00.002-05:00

Time again for 6 word Saturday hosted by Cate :

Oh My Gosh...What a Mess!!!!

(I am unpacking!! lol)

Click CLick and Click some more!!

2009-02-06T16:25:00.002-05:00

You know those ad things you see on some people's blogs? If you take a quick second to click on those do you know that you can help that person earn some moola? I did not know that until recently....i now have one on my blog...so please take a sec to click on the ads...in these hard times we can all use anything that we can get. I will for sure be clicking on any that I see from now on!! So far i have raised .22 cents today!! :)

100th Post

2009-02-05T10:50:00.000-05:00

In honor of my 100th post...100 things/facts about me. When i started blogging I didn't think I would ever become this addicted to it! I started doing it to stay in touch with my sister in California and her family. Now I have become addicted and can't wait to read every one's posts. Suppers have become later, work has become a problem trying to fit into my blog reading, my kids haven't haven't bathed for months now...(i am totally joking here), my boyfriend thinks i am having a Blog affair....what did I ever do before "My Blog"?

So, thank you to all who read my blog faithfully and show me comment love. Alot of you...well all of you but 2... I don't personally know but things you have said have certainly made an impact....just when I need a little boost or some sound advice...you are all there...and I thank each and every one of you!!

So....without wasting anymore of your time....here are 100 things about me...better go grab yourself some mocha!

I am the oldest daughter of 4 kids. (3 girls and 1 boy)
My only brother is 15 years younger than me
I was the first grandchild on my mothers side of the family and my oldest daughter was the 1st grandchild as well
This is my favorite number
I played softball for about 20-25 years...(from age 9 until i was 33 or 34)
I have never gone by my real name...Angeline
I went to Catholic school all 12 years.
I have 2 daughters 5 years apart
I have never broken a bone, had stitches or been hospitalized other than for my pregnancies
I was a breech baby and my oldest daughter was also a breech baby
I used to be able to tie a cherry stem with my tongue...(aren't you glad you know that about me now?)
I went to nurses training right out of HS and quit after 1 1/2 years and never went back...if i knew then what i know now!!
I used to be a 'wild child'....to have the money I wasted in bars....sickening
People always comment on my eyes
I have moved 16 times in 13 years....and never left Zanesville (not proud of moving that many times!)
I am bipolar...hence the moving 16 times maybe? But i take medication and i feel the best i have in a long time.
I love love love to play Canasta on Pogo!!!
I miss my grandparents everyday, as much as i did the day they passed.
I used to be very selfish, i am getting better at it though
I laugh alot
I cry easily
I am big hearted...sometimes too big
I miss my niece and nephew
I love to eat
I used to be able to eat anything i wanted and not gain a pound...then i grew up!
I have had grey hair since I was pregnant with my oldest...i was 21 years old!
I switch between blonde and auburn when i color my hair...i am partial to auburn
My daughters are the most beautiful girls i know
People used to stop my mom when i was a baby just to tell her that I was the most beautiful baby they have ever seen....right mom?
I weigh the most i have ever weighed right now
I gained almost 60 pounds when i was pregnant with my first born
My boyfriend is someone i met 18 years ago and we reconnected on Myspace
I have been married 2 times....(not proud of that, but shit happens)
I have only ever been "in love" 2 times and it wasn't either of my marriages....sad
I love to make bracelets and do crafty things
About 3 months ago I read about 6 books in ONE month
My parents have been married for almost 40 years...for this I am truly proud of and grateful for
My kids are my rock
I love nothing more than my comfy pants and an over sized sweatshirt/t shirt.....love them!
Spelling a a pet peeve of mine...and there is a difference between typos and spelling things wrong!
I have worked since i was 16 years old
My first car was a Chevette that my dad had before me...what a gem on gas!!
I love to be in control...does that make me a control freak?
If i think back to my childhood i can still smell my moms perfume scent
I am a procrastinator...although i think i am getting better as i get older
I loathe spiders, snakes and mice...equally!
There were only 41 people in my graduating class and 1/2 or more are probably on Facebook!!
I am A.D.D.I.C.T.E.D to Diet Pepsi, namely fountain dt pepsi
I have to have ice in my freezer at all times...and it must be a bag of ice...no ice trays!
I love the smell of coffee but can't stand the taste of it. I can honestly say i have NEVER drank a cup of coffee..tasted, but not drank a cup
I flew for the 1st time when i was 34 years old, to go see my sister in California
I am proud of John, my boyfriend, and his sobriety
Fall is my favorite time of year
At one time i knew every part of an engine, could name them if pointed to...i dated a motorhead in high school...it impressed his motorhead friends! lol
I clearly remember my Great grandma and her pantry...
I had artificial nails on for about 15 years...have been without for about 3...and really don't miss them
I have socks on at all times...I love socks
I love chocolate and Peanut butter
I do not use soap on my face, I use baby wipes with Aloe
I love to color with colored pencils
I have an obsession with ink pens and am very picky about the kind i write with....lol
I used to have a thing with neatness in my writing, i used to copy and recopy my notes in HS until they were neat enough for my satisfaction.
I am hooked on Reality TV
I used to wear nothing but gold...now the only thing i have that is Gold is my mother's ring.
I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with: my cigarettes, food and my ex husbands.
When I am moved to do so I can write poetry and have a notebook of alot of the poems that I have written.
I was Homecoming attendant my Sophomore, Junior and Senior year in High School.
When I played Fast pitch softball in HS we were only a "club" because we had just started it and were not sanctioned yet....we sucked!!
I only regret 2 things that I have ever done...and they will remain a secret, i will take them to my grave.
Not proud of and I am ashamed to admit....but...I almost terminated my pregnancy with my 2nd daughter, I was already a single parent struggling and knew I would be in that boat again someday...and I was/am...but I don't know what I would do without her.
I love my life right now, probably more than ever as an adult
I am afraid I am going to repeat things...this is getting hard to do.
I go to Circle K everyday to get a fountain Diet Pepsi
I have about 165 friends on Facebook and I can honestly say I know all of them, and tell you how I know them.
I don't have much of a tolerance for waiting in line...i am very impatient
I love walking in the snow at midnight
I used to make fun of my dad and his snoring...but from what John and my kids tell me I am just as bad!!
I used to let people walk all over me...but anymore I tend to open my mouth more and more
The older I get the more I find myself saying things that my mom used to say to us growing up and I swore I would never say to my kids!
Tough love is hard for me to practice
ahhhh 20 more
I check my email, facebook, myspace, my blog several times a day...am I sick?
When I checked my cell phone online a couple of days ago my daughter had 2013 text messages....I don't get it!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE our new house!
I sit on my "arse" way too many hours in day!
I hate drinking water
I hate dieting
When I was younger I used to make a sandwich with chicken of the biscuit crackers, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard and dill pickles....I still to this day make it and still love it!
Little constant noises irritate the crap out of me....snapping, gum cracking...etc
I used to wonder why my mom would look at me with a disgusted look and ask "are you about done?", whenever we would eat chips or something in the living room when we were little...now that I am a mom i know why...that crunching sound! ugh!!
I never had a detention, Saturday school or anything throughout my grade school/HS career!
When I was 21 I got a tattoo on my ankle. An aunt offered me $100.00 NOT to get it...I should have taken the $100.00!!!
When I was about 17 I locked my keys in my car about 3 times in a matter of weeks. Once my spare set was even in the car...needless to say my dad was not happy with me.
Growing up my parents hardly ever really fought. But I can remember 2 yelling matches/fights very clearly to this day. And I can remember my sister and I sitting in our bedroom talking about who we would live with if they got divorced! haha...all because of a silly little fight!
I can remember the first time i ever heard my mom drop the "F" bomb!!
I would love to take a photography class
Sometimes I wish I could come home to an empty house, be lazy, do what I want, watch what I want, eat what i want when i want....is that selfish?
Although I believe in God and pray every night before i go to sleep, I don't got to church on Sundays like I did as a child and growing up...sometimes I feel guilty about that.
If I ever won the lottery I would make sure that my immediate family is taken care of and I would donate $ to breast cancer research.
This was really harder than I thought it would be!

Now you know about all there is to know about me!! I am looking forward to another 100 posts with all of you!!

Bed sheets...comfy bed sheets

2009-02-05T10:35:00.002-05:00

Check out what the girls over at SITS are giving away!!!

It's the

Bedroom Bliss Give-away!!
This awesome prize package includes:
* An amazing 500 thread count sheet set (You choose the size).
*A set of 2 Memory Foam Pillows. !

* all the little extras:
Sheet spray, lotion and candles.
A set of soft and spa towels.
$30 Gift Card to Target for anything else you could possibly need/want.
And, winner's blog will be featured as the Friday Favorite the first Friday of March! How cool is that...do you know how long people wait to be featured on SITS?

Hurry over...go check it out!!

As Promised....

2009-02-04T22:29:00.009-05:00

Here are some pictures of our new house. These are "pre-putting things away" pictures...i will post "after" pics hopefully after this weekend!

This is looking at it from the road

This is our "cleaned" off driveway...we took a U Haul up it this same day! When you get to the top of this part you turn left 90 degrees and go up again! Fun!

Another shot from the road

Part of the living room

the kitchen

another angle

laundry/storage room

steps from the main level where the bedrooms are to the upstairs where the kitchen, living room, bathroom and laundry rooms are

This is the rec room/computer room/play area

I will save the bedrooms for when I show the "after" pics!!

Stay tuned for my 100th post...next....tomorrow!!

Welcome Back Angie!!!

2009-02-04T11:38:00.002-05:00

Ok...maybe that is alittle much...maybe some of you haven't missed me!! BUT...I have missed all of you!!

We have been moving and moving and more moving. I would think that I would have this down pat by now...you will say the same thing after you read my 100 things about me....in about 2 more posts!!

Let's see...too catch up.

We have still been in contact with the lady who thinks she may be John's birth mother. We have exchanged pictures, alot of resemblances, answering questions, learning more and more. Next step is probably going to be a DNA test, which is about $325.00...

Have you looked up the word "laziness" in the dictionary? Let me know if this is what it says......

Laziness : (verb) - your daughter getting a D+ in Gym...Phys Ed!!!

Yep...my oldest (13 yr old) daughter got a D+ in gym class!! All A's & B's in everything else...but a freaking D+ in gym class....c'mon. I told her I would rather see an F in Math than a D in gym...i expect nothing less than an A in gym FROM NOW ON. Grounded...NO cell phone and computer for the 1st 3 weeks of the grading period. Of course she "doesn't know" why this happened!!

We got moved into our new house...we love love love it! I will post pics later today, I am at work right now - shhhh. The driveway is a little tricky, especially in the snow/ice. We (John) only got the Uhaul stuck once!
John's rehab is delayed indefinitely. We couldn't get there because of the weather, now that he is 20+ days sober on his own, he is not a "priority" for this free rehab. The people being detoxed go first. So...he is going to go to AA meetings and we will go from there...he is doing awesome though!!

I think that is all I have time for for now. I will post again tonight...and keep checking back for my 100th post!!!

Swap Time!

2009-02-04T09:14:00.001-05:00

Check it out!!! Sign up!!! Hurry...deadline Frb 13th....go get the details from Mamarazzi!!!

6 Word Saturday

2009-01-31T07:30:00.001-05:00

It's time for another installment of 6 Word Saturday that is hosted by Cate over at "Show My Face" .

describe what's going on in your life in...you guessed it....6 words!

So excited , I can't stand it!!!

Read down a couple of posts to se why!

Another angel....

2009-01-30T23:37:00.001-05:00

God welcomed another angel into his kingdom today.

There are no words to describe this .....may god bless you!

Birth mom update

2009-01-30T21:55:00.003-05:00

I am so excited...i am trying to be level headed about this but i just can't help it!! So far, via email correspondence....

John is 5'9, blonde hair, balding, blue eyes.....his birth mom.....5'3 blonde, blue...dad...5'8 brown hair, brown eyes...waiting to hear if he is balding since that is a big heredity characteristic. The place where she gave birth is about 200 miles north of where John was adopted from. When I asked her about this she said that her mother at the time, since the "mom" was only 16, asked to have the baby taken out of the area....so that could be a possibility too. The name we have on the docuemnt doesn't match the names she gave me...but I haven't seen this document...maybe the name on it has nothing to do with the parents. I sent a picture of John to her and now I am waiting for one from her.....I am excited!!

More to come!

Talk about Freaky Friday!!

2009-01-30T10:52:00.002-05:00

As some of you know, I have been searching for my boyfriend's birth parents for a little while now. First the last 2 months though I haven't put as much into it. I intend to get back into it soon though. Saturday John went up to get the mail and there was a returned letter from the city/state he was born that I had sent out to someone awhile ago. No forwarding address. Well...this morning I got an email from someone, it stated: "I gave birth to a son on the same birth date in East Chicago Indiana and he was adopted a few days later." I am freaking excited! I emailed this person back and am awaiting a response from her. How cool would this be? It couldn't come at a better time. It just seems like, even if this is not her, everything is finally falling into place for us. John is 18 days sober now, never felt better, has no desire to drink, has a great, positive attitude, we are so excited to get moved....it would be so awesome if this was really his birth mother. I had to call my one of my closest friends this morning at 730 to tell her about it, i was so freaking pumped!! (thank goodness she was up) I will keep you all updated.

P.S. John's rehab has been delayed to to the weather...but he is still doing wonderful!!!

Think Thin Thursday

2009-01-29T00:00:00.002-05:00

Time again for Think Thin Thursday...check out Bridgette for Mr Linky...sign it and join us in this major feat!!

This weeks task?

What is your motivation?

My motivation is to be healthy and comfortable. I have noticed that since putting on this extra "fluff" that i get winded faster and out of breath quicker...not fun. I have also noticed that my once normal BP is getting alitte bit higher...not good.

No weight loss for me this past week...maintained the same, but didn't overinduldge either...until yesterday when I discovered Loaded Baked Potato Lays Chips....and Jalapeno Cheese dip.....YUM.....

Winter Wonderland Wednesday!!

2009-01-28T16:19:00.005-05:00

Some random pics around my house....i am going to venture out to the store here shortly...maybe add some more cool pics from that!!

O.H.I.O....WW

2009-01-28T10:46:00.005-05:00

Here is our lovely snowstorm.....

This is me attempting to get to work...becasue by God we close for NOTHING...needless to say I am not there!! haha

Award time....& 4th post today ~

2009-01-27T21:08:00.004-05:00

I was honored to reveived this unique award from Wife O Riley...thank you so much!~ Check out her blog...she is awesome!!

Luckily I am in a "nice" mood today or I wouldn't be able to fullfill the first rule that goes along with this award...

The set of rules...
1. Say a nice thing to a man in your life.
I told John today that I loved him and that I am proud of him...14th day of sobriety!!!

2. List at least six ways you measure success in your life.
1) my kids accomplishments
2) money in the bank
3) a complete work week
4) a happy family

5) "I love you"s
6) encouragement
7) True friends

3. Assign five other worthy blogs

Have fun guys!!!

My First Born

2009-01-27T09:54:00.003-05:00

My First Born!
Sandy over at the Adams Family did this and I thought I would join! It's about my first born!

1. Were you married at the time? Yes!

2. What were your reactions when you found out you were pregnant? My world cam to a screeching halt. I was 21, partying, and NOT ready for a child by any means...however (before you all think, "oh how awful)..I soon became excited and ended up loving being pregnant!
3. How old were you? 21
4. How did you find out? Well....i told you I was 21...and in my partying stage, right? You see....I liked....loved Tequila...loved it. Drank it more than I should have at times. Well...one night I had A shot...ONE shot, ran to the bathroom and immediately got sick. I didn't know what could have been wrong...i never got sick on that. Lo & behold the next day I took a pregnancy test....POSITIVE!!!
5. Who did you tell first? Our friends Chad and Stacy. They were there when I took the test. Then my sister and parents
6. Did you want to find out the sex? heck yea...i can't wait for anything!!
7. Due date? Feb 17, 1995
8. Did you deliver late or on time? Late, Feb 22, 1995.
9. Did you have morning sickness? Not at all
10. What did you crave? Lemon Heads, the candy...then later like the last 2 months Adornetto's Salads (local pizza place here)
11. Who/what irritated you the most? I got hot very easy...but I really liked being pregnant!
12. What was your first child's sex? A girl!
13. How many pounds did you gain throughout pregnancy? omg....alot...like 60? lol
14. Did you have any complications during pregnancy? nope, not until i went to have her.
15. Where did you give birth? Good Sam Zanesville, Ohio.
16. How many hours were you in labor? about 24 hours....but only had back labor
17. Who drove you to the hospital? my husband at the time!
18. Who watched? Just him!
19. Was it natural or c-section? C Section.
20. Did you take medication to ease the pain? after awhile i got an epidural so that I could rest, they knew that it would be morning before the Dr would come in and take her C section. I wouldn't dilate...
21. How much did your child weigh? 7lbs. 9oz.
22. Did your child have any complications? None! Thank God!
23. What did you name her? Emily Dawn
24. How old is your first born today? 13 Soon to be 14! Scary!!!

ALERT THE MEDIA!!!!

2009-01-27T09:01:00.003-05:00

Doing the happy dance!!!

I have reached 50 followers today!!! No time for a speech, but thank all of all you who read my "heartwarming" blog!!

There is more to come...this is my 86th post...almost to 100!!!

Tuesday Tribute

2009-01-27T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hosted by Jay and Deb

Let's see.....who will I tribute this post to? I am not feeling real creative or much into writing this week. I am busy trying to get things ready to move, John leaves Thursday, the kids came home yesterday from their dad's, that always takes a day or two to get adjusted.....just a hectic week...snowing again, can't get up the driveway to the new house....blah blah blah....

Anywho.....onto Tuesday Tribute...

Have you seen the new Kraft Macaroni and Cheese crackers? The White cheddar are awesome!!!!

How is that for a lame Tuesday Tribute....I promise I will really put more thought into it next week!! In the meantime...go to the store and get some of these....you won't regret it!

6 Word Saturday

2009-01-24T16:55:00.001-05:00

Playing with Cate over at Show My Face and her 6 word Saturday game:

I love Saturdays when not working!!!

Go see Cate!!

A Meme A Meme!!!

2009-01-23T10:22:00.004-05:00

Before I do this....a meme is: noun - a cultural item that is transmitted by repetition in a manner analogous to the biological transmission of genes.

There you have it...straight from old Webster himself!!

Sandy over at the Adams Family tagged me in a meme...they are fun and it is Friday .....so why not? Hope you enjoy!!

Rules: Post the list on your profile replacing my answers with yours. Tag 25...(that is alittle extreme..so tag whoever or however many you want) people to do the same. Don't forget to Tag me back.If I tagged YOU, it's because I want to know more about you.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? I was named after my great grandmother Angelina...my name is actually Angeline

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Tuesday...was justa good day to cry though...not necessarily sad tears.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I used to have really pretty ahndwriting but not so much anymore...it all depends on the kinds of pen i am using. Right now I am hooked on Shaprie pens...love them!!

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Spiced Pork you can't get it everywhere. A local Meat processing place here makes it.....yummmy!

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes, I have two daughters! Emily soon to be 14!!! Gosh i am getting old....and Macy just turned 9!

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Somedays I would other days I would run like the wind from myself!! lol

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Nope never!! :)

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Heck yeah!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Fruity Pebbles....the sugary the better!

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No i don't but I don't know why because I eventually have to untie them to put them back on....

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? believe it or not I ma not a huge ice crema fan...but anything with chocolate and peanut butter is my choice

13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their teeth/smile.

14. RED OR PINK? Definelty red...i am not a pink person at all!

15. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My weight...but I am happy...so if I have to be alittle fluffy oh well!! lol

16. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? my grandparents and my sister and her family

17. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?? Of course, i am nosy like that!! lol

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? black dress pants and black shoes...wish I could wear my comfy pants at all times!

19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My fingers typing om my keyboard

20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Orange...i just love orange!

21. FAVORITE SMELLS? anything that is homey...like fresh baked apple pie, pears, cinnamon

22. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Some weirdo woman that I couldn't understand because she obviously had the phone IN her mouth or a mouth full of crap...people irritate me on the phone sometimes can you tell?

23. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO POSTED THIS NOTE? Absolutely...she is a lovely blogger!

24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football!

25. HAIR COLOR? Natural? Dark brown with gray highlights...currently has some blonde highlights in it....soon to be auburn, after work tonight!! yippee!! long overdue!

26. EYE COLOR? Blue...greenish blue if i am upset or mad

27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? sometimes....i should wear them all the time

28. FAVORITE FOOD? do I really have to limit this to just one? I guess I would pick Mexican...then Seafood...then....this could go on and on!! lol

29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? I loke both but my favorite would be Happy endings.

30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Something on Lifetime while I was falling asleep i am sure. We are going to watch Step Brothers this weekend though!

31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? black with little white polka dots

32. SUMMER OR WINTER? I love the snow, but fall is my favorite!

33. HUGS OR KISSES? {{{HUGS}}}

34. FAVORITE DESSERT? Spice cake with white icing!!!

35. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Kimmy poo.....lol...she has enought ime on her hands now! :)

36. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? i dare you not respond!! lol

37. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? lol....I forget the name of it, I jsut started it, a new one by Meledie Carlson....i will update you on this...

38. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Staples...i am at work, the one at home is just plain gray.

39. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Real Housewives of Orange County.

40. FAVORITE SOUND(S)? my kids and glass breaking...but not the kids breaking the glass!!

41. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Rolling Stones of course...they named a song after me!! lol

42. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? California to see my sister and her family.

43. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I used to be able to tie a cherry stem with my tongue...that was in my younger, bar hopping, partying days...i am sure i can't do that anymore...

44. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Zanesville, Ohio.

45. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Every one's!

46. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER? I met John about 18-19 years ago...but have only been together for alittle over a year....long year! lol

Now...it is your turn....i will tag a few and whoever else wants to do it copy them and do it...let me know though so that I can read your answers!!

Anyone else who wants to play feel free, the more the merrier!

Task and a Przie

2009-01-23T08:08:00.002-05:00

Ok...i need your help. I work for a staffing company and we give out weekly promotions to our customers or companies that we are trying to make our customers. Each office needs to come up with 10 catchy promotions to go along with an item that you can find for under $1.00....i will give you some examples.

Nails....we put some nails in a snack size Ziploc and added a label that read: Need a staffing agency that is tough as nails? Tough times call for tougher staffing professionals.....
Pickles....No Matter what kind of staffing pickle you find yourself in, we have a Dilly of a solution! Give us a call today
Grab and go pack Fruit Loops...We Jump Through Hoops To Keep From Sending You Fruit Loops! With Our Proven Interview Process, Our Prove It Testing, Background Screening and Drug Testing ...The Only Fruit Loop You Will Get, From Mancan Will Be For Breakfast…..Give Us A Call Today-

You get the idea? Our company name is Mancan...

So....if you can come up with any clever sayings and you hav the best one....i will give away a $25.00 WalMart gift card to the person who has the best catchy phrases!! Just leave me a comment with the phrase, i will jot them all down and I will announce a winner on Monday January 26th!!

Can't wait to see what you come up with!!

This and That Thursday

2009-01-22T08:03:00.006-05:00

I am still here. I have been busy trying to find a place in the school district where my daughter needs to be next year. Things aren't looking good for the district that she goes to now and open enrollment will probably be really high where I want her to go...so my best bet? Move into the district.

So last weekend the girls and I drove around to look at some places. We found one that we liked and called about it. We drove by it, took a picture of it, set up an appointment to see it. I got a call the next day that it had been rented. Bummed because from what I had seen so far, I liked it.

So Wednesday I get a call that it fell through and it is available. So we set an appointment to meet the owner at 530pm. Get there a little early pull up in the driveway, wait, wait, wait...it is now 540pm so I call the owners house to see if i had gotten the days mixed up, she said no that he had headed over there that he was in PT Cruiser...i saw a PT Cruiser go by....guess what???? Yep, we were at the wrong house....sitting in someone else's driveway....took pics of someone else's house......"liked" someone else's house!! So we trek on down around the corner to the 'real' house.

At first I was thinking to myself....but I like the other one better.....BUT....once we got in there....I love it! It is so unique and has such character I can't even begin to describe it to you...don't worry, I won't bore you with that...you will have to wait for pictures....of the RIGHT house this time!! lol

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John went to the VA on Tuesday. Was there all day long...hurry up and wait all day. He had his blood work done which revealed that there has been some liver damage already...so all the more reason to go through this rehab. He leaves on Thursday January 29 to go to the rehab. His attitude is still great, still has not had a drink in 9 days today. He is looking forward to going to thru the program, getting out getting a job....and his license and getting on with life....sober!! So far he hasn't let me down!!

Things appear to be looking up for us right now...i/ we feel good, we are staying positive about John, my kids are happy, I am happy....life is good right now!!

Interview with Zander and Me

2009-01-19T13:37:00.005-05:00

Zander's Mom from Zander and Me was interviewed by one of her fellow blogger friends and I thought it would be fun to be interviewed. I interview people all day long and get tired of asking the questions....so this could be fun!!

1. On your very first post you said your life could be a movie on Lifetime. What would you call the movie and who would you want to play you?

That is a good one. I would probably call the movie. "Wow...you did what?" and the actress I would want to play "yours truly" would be....Cameron Diaz....just because I love her! lol She would have to be able to portray a confused alot of the time, at once time deceiving and ashamed, trying to turn her life around, awesome mom and ultimately a good girl! I think she could do all of those things!!

2. Congratulations on your house. How is he decorating going? Do you have more pictures to share?

Funny you should ask... my family member that read my blog will get a kick out of this for sure!! I have probably moved enough times to fill up several picture albums!! Fun? NO! Would I like to stay in one place....SURE!! I thought this house would be it for awhile...i know i say that everytime...but...it smells like shit all the time! I am talking real sewage...no pun intended. I can't stand it. The owners have been down and told us that there is not a problem...ok, when you have to smell crap all the time there is a problem! BUT, my youngest daughter needs to change school districts for the next school year....so we need to move anyway...so how about I get back to you on this one? lol (no smart comments from my family please... :))

3. I notice that you talk a lot about how wonderful your parents are and how great your childhood was - another thing you and I have in common. What is one of your favorite memories from childhood?

wow...that is a tough one. I remember so much of my childhood and so much of it is good. As far as my immediate family, mom, dad etc i would have to say our summer vacations to Myrtle Beach. We went there alot, so much so that when i go there I know my way around and how to get to certain places without asking. Every time we went there my dad would ALWAYS get lost in the same spot on the way there, it wasn't funny at the time because he would get mad since he was irritable anyway from driving all night...but now we can laugh about it.

Another great memory is my grandparents...they were so much a part of our lives in everything we did. The closeness that my family had (has) was irreplaceable...and when they passed on alot of things changed. Not a day goes by that I don't think of and miss them. They were definitely the "rock" of our family!

4. Are you and the kids planning on any trips this year? If you are choosing to stay close to home, like Zander and me, what things do you all do for fun in the summer?

I would love to take my kids to the ocean....but I am not sure that is feasible this year for obvious economic reasons and I am not the "best" saver of money...again...no comments from the peanut gallery....so, we will probably do a Zoo day, amusement park day, things close to home. But if anyone would like to donate to the Ocean Fund feel free to email me!! :)

5. We’re both awesome single moms, obviously! I see a lot of myself in Zander in the things he says and in his actions – some good, some not so good. Your girls are older than Zander so I’m wondering if the things they say and do remind you a lot of you at their age? If so, what are they?

OMG...my oldest is just as stubborn and hard headed as I am. Always has to have the last word and will argue until the cows come home....she is alot like me...I sucked my thumb and she did too, (i still catch her with it in her mouth while she is sleeping sometimes), she is very nosey and likes gossip...like me. Always wants to be in on the conversation and doesn't want to miss a thing!

The youngest on the other hand is very independent, very high strung, which are not qualities that I have...but she is also very loving, and helpful which I would like to think that she gets from me. She is a picker like myself, if something needs picked i will pick at it until it is gone. She eats like I do...pretty much anything! lol

So that wraps up my interview....that was fun!! Nice to be asked the questions once instead of me asking them all the time. If you would like to be interviewed just leave me a comment stating so and I will email you your questions. I will try to get them to you today but can't make any promises.....I need to get some work done here sometime!!

Great questions!

Not Me Monday

2009-01-19T10:32:00.003-05:00

Check out McKmama and ..... Time again for Not Me Monday!!!!

I did not wish for a snow day from work on Thursday!!! That would mean that I am not grateful for my job...I am but come on...can we get a snow day?
I did not consider washing my car in this gosh awful cold weather...I can't stand the salt on my car!!
I did not blow off my whole weekend.....and it felt oh so good!!
I did not smile to myself last night before I laid down thinking about having the bed all to myself...no 9 year old kicking and poking and prodding.... :)
I most certainly did not only do about 3 loads of laundry this weekend when I should have done about 10??? lol
And once again...if anyone asks...I did NOT do this at work today!!

Six Word Saturday

2009-01-17T09:50:00.002-05:00

Playing Six Word Saturday, hosted by Call Me Cate, over at Show My Face.

Need to clean this darn house!

So...that is what Iwill be doing today if anyone is lkooking for me!!

Have a great Saturday!

Random things....

2009-01-16T13:36:00.002-05:00

I really don't have anything to post about...so this is going to be so Random...feel free to comment ona ny of the items that catch your attention!! lol

Have you ever really listened to the words to Amazing Grace? Makes me cry everytime I listen to it....
It is freaking freezing out today and I HATE it!!
I love the snow!
Can't wait to get home and spend a warm evening at home with the girls!!
This recession sucks!!!
My feet are freezing today and won't get warm!
I would have crapped if I was on that plane yesterday that was landed ever so swiftly in the Hudson.
Is it 5 o'clock yet
I am sick of drinking water
Why are some people so freaking negative?
The Wii is hurting my elbow...should I be concerned?
Did i mention it is freaking cold here today?
I hate what my car looks like with salt all over it
Nice quiet weekend at home...LOVE IT!

I could go on and on...but i don't want to bore anyone.....have a great Friday!

Advice...beware it is a long one!

2009-01-15T13:47:00.004-05:00

Warning....this is a long post...but i need the advice of people who are not "partial" to either party here...

My ex boyfriend/ boyfriend...whatever, who I have blogged about in a round about way before...the one I was happy to get rid of...John....left Sunday.
Getting him to leave was a hard thing for me to do. I had mixed feelings about it, but knew it was the right thing to do.....and still believe I did the right thing.

To understand this whole thing i need to give you some background.
John was adopted as a baby. Has never met his birth parents, can't find them, didn't have the most loving adoptive parents, no kisses good night or I love you's....which I can't imagine. He left for the Marines the day after high school graduation, completed 8 years. When he got out he stayed in Virginia for several years and worked as a warehouse manager for a medical supply company. He decided to come back to Ohio...couldn't find a job, resorted to bartending. Began drinking pretty heavily. Ended up with a DUI. Continued drinking.....etc.
He and I reconnected, (I knew him 18 years ago, actually I took him to the recruiters office when he left for the Marines) he ended coming up to the city where I live and we hit it off great. He loved my girls, he was fun and they loved him.

I noticed that he drank alot...but I did not notice that he couldn't go without the beer. When it hit me that he couldn't go with out it. I begged him to quit for fear he would drink himself to death, not because he is abusive when drinking, not to me or the kids, none whatsoever, simply because he was bound kill himself. He quit, went thru DT's, drank NA, slowly started to drink again, started to get back up to his normal drinking routine. I started harping again, he would slow down, start again, etc. I finally got to the point that if he didn't want to help himself, neither did I.

Fast forward to Sunday. I dropped him off at a friends house because I had made up my mind I was completely done. I wasn't going to live with an alcoholic who didn't want to help themselves. My kids didn't need to live with it either. Tuesday morning I got a phone call from his son's mother telling me that John was in jail for disorderly conduct, he had gotten in a fight with someone, somewhere, (which is not John at all, he just doesn't fight), So, I went to work Tuesday, called the VA, got information on an inpatient rehabilitation in a city about 1 1/2 hours away. I went to get him from jail after he went to court, (he got a fine and court costs), he asked if he could come home. I said, "No, this is what you are going to do"....told him about the rehab, and that I was taking him to his parents house to stay until he could leave for the rehab...he did not argue about it one time, didn't hesitate...said "ok"......
So, he is at his parents, goes to have his lab work done Tuesday and goes to rehab the following week.

Now, my purpose for this post...am I doing the right thing by sticking by his side during this?
John's positive's: he is very loving, has a big heart, treats me and the kids wonderful, wants a family, wants to be "better", he is helpful around the house, he is fun, he is funny, he is honest, he keeps me honest, he is supportive of me, he gets me, he loves me more than anything and needs me.
John's downfall's: he now has no job due to all of the events that have taken place, had never gotten his driver's license from his DUI 10 years ago, so he doesn't drive, (which I now think is because he knew he would drink and drive again), has a major battle to fight in getting sober.

His attitude is great right now, he wants to do this, says he wishes he would have never picked up the first beer ever, he is excited about going to this rehab and starting a new life, he is talking about going to school, about working, about getting his license, about being a family and saving money and going on trips.....
I love John, would love to be with John without the beer... did I feel trapped by him? YES, while drinking he was still a nice guy, but he was living in a "numb" state all the time. That may be fine for the one drinking but it is hell for the one not drinking. To him bills weren't an issue, money, jobs, etc...that was all clouded by his drinking while those things remained very real to me, the one who wasn't able to suffocate them with beer...so sure, I was frustrated...i felt like, 'hey, you don't care enough about yourself or this family to stop drinking...then i don't care about you", I was tired of fighting a battle I wasn't going to win.

Fast forward to today.
John is staying at his parents, (not by choice, he would much rather be at home with us), I am not letting him come home since I feel like,

1. what is that showing the kids? Sure they miss him being around, but they also don't want the drinking
2. I am afraid he won't take me serious and think that once he gets back here he will think that he has won.
3. I want him to seriously think about what he is about to go through and about what he is missing out on by choosing the alcohol over us once again.

I know that if it wasn't for the drinking that John would be a great man. When he is sober he wants to provide, he wants to be a family, he wants to take care of us...is giving him the chance to show us that he can do it so bad? He knows he can't come back until he does this, the kids know that he isn't coming back until he does this....why not give him a chance? I can live with a recovered/recovering alcoholic...I can't live with an alcoholic who doesn't want help. He knows that if he doesn't do this we are gone. He knows if he wants to be a family that this is the only way it is going to happen...he WANTS to do this and has finally admitted that he needs help.

He knows that he has to do this for HIM first...and he says he is...
We do watch Intervention, and there are many times John has cried thru it...I truly believe he wants to quit.

Am I doing the right thing?