Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year's Eve and New Year.
I'll be spending the evening at my parents house with my brothers. :)
What is everyone doing? Do you go out? Do you let the kids stay up? Do you bang pots and pans together outside at midnight? :P
I'll see you all next year!
*smooches*
eta~ to answer a question from the last post; I found my panties while pumping gas and yes, there was someone at the pump next to me, lol! I don't know if he noticed anything. My kids got a giant kick out of it though.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Holiday Update
I hope everyone had a great Holiday weekend! Mine was pretty busy, starting out on Saturday by driving down to Palm Desert (a few minutes from Palm Springs). It took me 7.5 hours to get there, including a couple stops. I did the whole thing alone (just me and the kids) and I didn't get lost one time! Yay me!! :)
Once there, my grandmother spoiled us by cooking every meal and being a great hostess. She was just so happy to have family come down to her, instead of her having to come up here. We walked around El Paseo and looked in all the shops. It was very much like I assume Rodeo Drive would be like...ridiculously fancy cars I can't even pronounce, tan, enhanced rich ladies everywhere...completely plastic! We went into Saks Fifth Avenue but didn't buy anything. The clothes were ugly, IMO.
I also took the kids on a hike (don't let the picture fool you...we were higher than it looks). That was maybe the highlight for me...taking them on the hike. There was a canal we crossed over to get to the trail and I told the kids when we got back, I was going to go down into it. They both balked at me and DD even refused to watch me because they were so sure it was too steep and I would be stuck down there (it was completely dry, btw). I got a good laugh when I showed them how easy it was. We ended up playing down there a good portion of the time, too. *snort* It was steep enough that you could crouch down and your tennies would slide down the wall. Coming up was trickier, but with a running start, it was doable. Desert life was slow and I was amazed at all the free time we had. It was relaxing though.
Highlights from the trip were:
Once there, my grandmother spoiled us by cooking every meal and being a great hostess. She was just so happy to have family come down to her, instead of her having to come up here. We walked around El Paseo and looked in all the shops. It was very much like I assume Rodeo Drive would be like...ridiculously fancy cars I can't even pronounce, tan, enhanced rich ladies everywhere...completely plastic! We went into Saks Fifth Avenue but didn't buy anything. The clothes were ugly, IMO.
I also took the kids on a hike (don't let the picture fool you...we were higher than it looks). That was maybe the highlight for me...taking them on the hike. There was a canal we crossed over to get to the trail and I told the kids when we got back, I was going to go down into it. They both balked at me and DD even refused to watch me because they were so sure it was too steep and I would be stuck down there (it was completely dry, btw). I got a good laugh when I showed them how easy it was. We ended up playing down there a good portion of the time, too. *snort* It was steep enough that you could crouch down and your tennies would slide down the wall. Coming up was trickier, but with a running start, it was doable. Desert life was slow and I was amazed at all the free time we had. It was relaxing though.
Highlights from the trip were:
- Seeing the giant dinosaurs on the way home (pictured).
- Almost hitting a real roadrunner!
- Losing my bright green undies, mortified granny would find them later, only to discover on the way home that they were in my pocket! LOL! *slaps forehead*
- Winds so strong that I gasped as I got out of the car and swallowed my gum! Seriously, involuntarily swallowing something just feels so wrong.
- Watching 'It's a Wonderful Life', with the kids, until they fell asleep. I'll have to rent it so they can catch the end.
- Getting in the hot tub with the kids, in undies and a t-shirt, late on Christmas Eve.
- Seeing a nasty, huge desert beetle while hiking (pictured).
Friday, December 21, 2007
Have a nice Holiday!
I'm going to be leaving tomorrow morning and driving down to Palm Springs to see my grandmother (me and the kids). I won't be back until Christmas day, but I'm sure everyone here will be busy and blogland will be slow. Please have a good one and BE SAFE! Hopefully we can all reconnect next week sometime.
Until then...
*smooches*!
Until then...
*smooches*!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Clothing question
Not sure about everyone's weight here, but I guess what I'm curious about is whether you keep more than one size in your closet, in case you yo-yo. My mother has three sizes, in full wardrobes! It's crazy. I realized I do too, but not full wardrobe amounts. I have some old clothing I keep for sentimental reasons, current clothes and clothes I *hope* to fit in someday, lol.
I was thinking about all this because for old times sake, I got into my old clothes yesterday and tried stuff on, My wedding dress fits, though not exactly the same, lol! I have a suede skirt that I will likely never fit into again, but it's my goal. I don't think they are even in style any more! I last wore it when I was 16. I can't imagine wearing it again, so why do I keep it?
So does anyone here keep clothing for sentimental reasons? Do you have "goal" clothes?
I was thinking about all this because for old times sake, I got into my old clothes yesterday and tried stuff on, My wedding dress fits, though not exactly the same, lol! I have a suede skirt that I will likely never fit into again, but it's my goal. I don't think they are even in style any more! I last wore it when I was 16. I can't imagine wearing it again, so why do I keep it?
So does anyone here keep clothing for sentimental reasons? Do you have "goal" clothes?
Friday, December 14, 2007
Have a great weekend!
I'm getting a late start on my Friday update because I didn't get home last night until 2:30 am, so I actually haven't been awake long. I took the kids and my good-SIL out to the country to watch the meteor shower. Did anyone else see it? We literally saw hundreds of shooting stars! The kids were asleep pretty early, but Randi and I managed to endure the freezing temps until 2am. I hated leaving so early, but I knew there was just no way we were going to make it another couple hours. I decided the kids could skip school today since they were out so late. All in all, we had a great time. :)
Last night, my neighbor came over asking for our newspaper. He's done it in the past because he likes certain coupons, so I assumed that's what he wanted. Instead, he explained to me that his mother died on Saturday, unexpectedly, after having hip surgery. She recovered from the surgery and was going to be released within a day or two, when a blood clot killed her. He is devastated. He's a big, construction type guy and it was really uncomfortable to see him there, crying. I didn't know what to do. *sigh* Today, I am going to get a card and then make something to send over. Is banana bread and flowers good? I just don't know what they need. Any ideas?
Last night, my neighbor came over asking for our newspaper. He's done it in the past because he likes certain coupons, so I assumed that's what he wanted. Instead, he explained to me that his mother died on Saturday, unexpectedly, after having hip surgery. She recovered from the surgery and was going to be released within a day or two, when a blood clot killed her. He is devastated. He's a big, construction type guy and it was really uncomfortable to see him there, crying. I didn't know what to do. *sigh* Today, I am going to get a card and then make something to send over. Is banana bread and flowers good? I just don't know what they need. Any ideas?
Monday, December 10, 2007
When all else fails...
...I can always post an update about new shoes and purses. :)
I know it's not much, but it's all I have. I went to dinner and did some shopping with a friend tonight, and these are my finds. Now I'm on a mission to find some shoes to match the purse. :) I also might cut the ankle straps off the shoes, I thought they looked much better without. So do you like the ankle straps on heels? I've heard they make you look shorter, and I agree.
I forgot to mention it before, but I wanted to say that I was really happy with the Beauty and the Geek finale. I loved Jasmine. I thought she was so sincere and sweet. I couldn't stand Sam or Nicole.
That's about it, guys. I'm trying, but I've been pretty busy lately. Hope everyone is doing well.
*smooches*
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Funny Mail!
Since others are revealing, I want to, too. I got mine a while ago *pats mailer on back* and it was perfect! Just perfect. I opened the envelope and found an empty m&m wrapper. *snort* My only complaint is that the sender didn't save me ONE m&m! *grin* Thank you for the laugh, mystery person. ;-)
I finally got mine mailed yesterday. *whew* I can't believe how hard it was. And then I had a postage issue (only because I'm an idiot). So I apologize to my receiver.
In happier news, my shoes came today! *happy high heeled dance* I realize that the black ones look great with jeans (almost like boots since you can't see any skin) and the red ones are just adorable. The red ones are a tad too big, but I'm hoping maybe it's because the weather is so cold and maybe my feet are smaller right now.
Anyways, hope you all have happy Fridays and good weekends!
Here are a few offensive jokes that were forwarded to me...
What do you see when the
Pillsbury Dough Boy bends over?
Doughnuts?
Why is air a lot like sex?
Because it's no big deal unless you're not getting any
What do you call a smart blonde?
A golden retriever.
What do attorneys use for birth control?
Their personalities.
What' s the difference between
a boyfriend and husband?
45 minutes
Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking?
Because those men already have boyfriends
What's the difference between
a new husband and a new dog?
After a year, the dog is still excited to see you
Why don't bunnies make noise when they have sex?
Because they have cotton balls.
What's the difference between
a porcupine and BMW?
A porcupine has the pricks on the outside.
Why does Mike Tyson cry during sex?
Mace will do that to you.
Why did OJ Simpson want to
move to West Virginia ?
Everyone has the same DNA.
Why do men find it difficult
to make eye contact?
Breasts don't have eyes.
Where does an Irish family go on vacation?
A different bar.
What would you call it when
an Italian has one arm shorter than the other?
A speech impediment.
What does it mean when the
flag at the Post Office is flying at half-mast?
They're hiring.
What's the difference between
a southern zoo and a northern zoo?
A southern zoo has a description of the animal
on the front of the cage along with... 'a recipe'.
I finally got mine mailed yesterday. *whew* I can't believe how hard it was. And then I had a postage issue (only because I'm an idiot). So I apologize to my receiver.
In happier news, my shoes came today! *happy high heeled dance* I realize that the black ones look great with jeans (almost like boots since you can't see any skin) and the red ones are just adorable. The red ones are a tad too big, but I'm hoping maybe it's because the weather is so cold and maybe my feet are smaller right now.
Anyways, hope you all have happy Fridays and good weekends!
Here are a few offensive jokes that were forwarded to me...
What do you see when the
Pillsbury Dough Boy bends over?
Doughnuts?
Why is air a lot like sex?
Because it's no big deal unless you're not getting any
What do you call a smart blonde?
A golden retriever.
What do attorneys use for birth control?
Their personalities.
What' s the difference between
a boyfriend and husband?
45 minutes
Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking?
Because those men already have boyfriends
What's the difference between
a new husband and a new dog?
After a year, the dog is still excited to see you
Why don't bunnies make noise when they have sex?
Because they have cotton balls.
What's the difference between
a porcupine and BMW?
A porcupine has the pricks on the outside.
Why does Mike Tyson cry during sex?
Mace will do that to you.
Why did OJ Simpson want to
move to West Virginia ?
Everyone has the same DNA.
Why do men find it difficult
to make eye contact?
Breasts don't have eyes.
Where does an Irish family go on vacation?
A different bar.
What would you call it when
an Italian has one arm shorter than the other?
A speech impediment.
What does it mean when the
flag at the Post Office is flying at half-mast?
They're hiring.
What's the difference between
a southern zoo and a northern zoo?
A southern zoo has a description of the animal
on the front of the cage along with... 'a recipe'.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
*pulls hair out and screams*
Ok, this is an old rant but every time it happens again, my blood boils. I HATE that the ebay sellers are now in the practice of withholding their feedback until *I* leave mine. My end of the bargain is to bid, win and pay in a timely manner. I pay within minutes of winning. But no, they still wait, blackmailing me into leaving them positive feedback so that I can get mine. Well, now I refuse. I bought some lipstick recently... new of course, and when I got it, it stunk! It smells old. Granted I only paid like $4 for it, but still. I'm irked. They never left me feedback so I will just not leave any for them. I mean, if I left a negative, they'd leave me a negative, too. *sigh* This kind of business pisses me off more than I can even explain. What would YOU do? Just leave positive feedback or risk taking a negative hit by leaving bad feedback? Or just not leave any?
Anyways, I do love the seller I bought my shoes from, her correspondence with me has been stellar and I got the refund for the additional shipping I paid for already, so I will leave positive feedback despite knowing that they probably do the same thing (withholding theirs). Ok, enough about ebay.
How about more lipstick? *grin* I just got some Clinique lipstick and I have to say, this might be my all time favorite lipstick. It's sheer, so I can make it as dark or light as I want. I LOVE the color and I bet it's suitable for all skin tones, too. It's called Black Honey. I'll add a picture.
In other lip news, my Bath & Body vanilla sugar lip balm is becoming extinct. There are only a couple batches left on ebay and they are selling ridiculously high. I'm already in a panic...what will I use when I run out? I like the Blistex Silk & Shine for nighttime use, but not for carrying around in my pocket all day, and I don't love the flavor (sorry Nookie!).
I cannot wait for x-mas to be over so Valentines can get here. I want my dark chocolate espresso kisses and I also want to send my Valentine some *lvoe*. ;-)
My lipstick:
Anyways, I do love the seller I bought my shoes from, her correspondence with me has been stellar and I got the refund for the additional shipping I paid for already, so I will leave positive feedback despite knowing that they probably do the same thing (withholding theirs). Ok, enough about ebay.
How about more lipstick? *grin* I just got some Clinique lipstick and I have to say, this might be my all time favorite lipstick. It's sheer, so I can make it as dark or light as I want. I LOVE the color and I bet it's suitable for all skin tones, too. It's called Black Honey. I'll add a picture.
In other lip news, my Bath & Body vanilla sugar lip balm is becoming extinct. There are only a couple batches left on ebay and they are selling ridiculously high. I'm already in a panic...what will I use when I run out? I like the Blistex Silk & Shine for nighttime use, but not for carrying around in my pocket all day, and I don't love the flavor (sorry Nookie!).
I cannot wait for x-mas to be over so Valentines can get here. I want my dark chocolate espresso kisses and I also want to send my Valentine some *lvoe*. ;-)
My lipstick:
Sunday, December 02, 2007
New shoes!
I mentioned in a post a while ago that I wanted some close toed black heels. Well, I looked in more stores than I can count and could not find anything with the right heel (I like them high). Finally, I checked ebay. Because I'm an impulsive idiot, I bid on these first shoes because there was only a couple minutes left and I didn't want to miss out on them. I like them ok, but had immediate buyer's remorse. I just should have taken my time and really looked. I'm not in love with the bow or how high on the front of the foot the shoe goes...oh well.
The red pair...I do like a lot. But still, nothing is easy for a spaz like myself who buys before she thinks, lol! I bid on those ones with over two hours left on the auction and *then* noticed I bid on the wrong size shoes! *smacks forehead* Doh! I did write the seller and she agreed to combine shipping (a completely lucky coincidence that it was the same person) and she will give me the right size. :) So all in all, I'm pretty happy and anxious to get them.
My unfunny mail is going out today, btw. It's not really clever, but it's the best I could do. ***But I got mine already! *big grin* It WAS clever!***
Oh, and another thing; today we were going to my mom's house to see a friend who was visiting from Arizona and I decided to walk there with my son. We'd never done that before. Not sure if I'll ever do it again. Man, I thought I was ok enough to walk but this kicked my ass! It was prolly only 3 miles (based on how long it took us, and I won't tell you how long, lol) but my son wanted to go faster than I did... I was exhausted by the time we go there. Tell me, how far/long can you walk without feeling like your legs are rubber?
Also, do you love or hate my new shoes? I won't mind either way, really. I'm excited about the extra height they will give me, and also about being able to get some black tights to go with the black shoes. Would you wear them? Red is a new shoe color for me, so we'll see how that goes, lol.
Other than this, my weekend was pretty busy. I took the kids to a local museum during the day on Saturday, and that night we had the annual spaghetti feed we go to to support a family we know. The kids a blast, so that was good. Oh, and on Saturday (between the other stuff) my brother made me watch Hot Rod with him. It was similar to Napoleon Dynamite in my opinion. He loved it, and I'm still on the fence. Anyone seen it?
The red pair...I do like a lot. But still, nothing is easy for a spaz like myself who buys before she thinks, lol! I bid on those ones with over two hours left on the auction and *then* noticed I bid on the wrong size shoes! *smacks forehead* Doh! I did write the seller and she agreed to combine shipping (a completely lucky coincidence that it was the same person) and she will give me the right size. :) So all in all, I'm pretty happy and anxious to get them.
My unfunny mail is going out today, btw. It's not really clever, but it's the best I could do. ***But I got mine already! *big grin* It WAS clever!***
Oh, and another thing; today we were going to my mom's house to see a friend who was visiting from Arizona and I decided to walk there with my son. We'd never done that before. Not sure if I'll ever do it again. Man, I thought I was ok enough to walk but this kicked my ass! It was prolly only 3 miles (based on how long it took us, and I won't tell you how long, lol) but my son wanted to go faster than I did... I was exhausted by the time we go there. Tell me, how far/long can you walk without feeling like your legs are rubber?
Also, do you love or hate my new shoes? I won't mind either way, really. I'm excited about the extra height they will give me, and also about being able to get some black tights to go with the black shoes. Would you wear them? Red is a new shoe color for me, so we'll see how that goes, lol.
Other than this, my weekend was pretty busy. I took the kids to a local museum during the day on Saturday, and that night we had the annual spaghetti feed we go to to support a family we know. The kids a blast, so that was good. Oh, and on Saturday (between the other stuff) my brother made me watch Hot Rod with him. It was similar to Napoleon Dynamite in my opinion. He loved it, and I'm still on the fence. Anyone seen it?
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