tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136928962823000012024-03-13T21:57:44.476-04:00Dessert or Diet!a domestic diva enjoying life to the best of her capability!! come join me on this journey!terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-85898556581923129922013-01-01T19:00:00.000-05:002013-01-01T19:00:05.158-05:002013~lets bloom!!!!<div align="center">
happy new year!</div>
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new year. new you!</div>
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what did everyone do last night? i hope super duper fabulously fun stuff!!!</div>
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i spent it with one of my best friends and her little family! </div>
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her and i have known each other forEVER. like forEVER!</div>
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we went to nursing school together, our kids are super close in age and grew up together. </div>
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i didnt want to do anything too crazy, so when she offered up dinner</div>
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drinks, champagne and a hot tub, you bet your sweet booty i was all </div>
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over that!</div>
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i was very fortunate to be able to stay over at her house so no drinking / driving,</div>
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because princess # 3 and friends were home to take care of the fur nuggets!</div>
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bliss. i could sleep in and then she even made me breakfast. hollar. </div>
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i felt a little bit like a princess!</div>
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so what are your new years resolutions? </div>
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i dont like to really call them resolutions. i like to think of them as just ways </div>
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to improve me.....and my life!!! </div>
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i want to focus on all things positive and all the positive changes</div>
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that have came to me this year!!!! </div>
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i have been very blessed with so much. </div>
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and it's true. the law of attractions works. it really does. </div>
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try it. you just might like it!! </div>
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i have a lot of things going on that make me smile.</div>
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i have had some things make me sad in the last few months, but they</div>
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are things that i can NOT change and it is time to move ON! </div>
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the one thing i am doing is choosing my word of the year, </div>
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and that word is:</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">BLOOM!</span></div>
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<span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">the</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">flower</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">of</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">plant.</span> </span></div>
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<span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">flowers</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">collectively:</span> </span><span class="ital-inline"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">the</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">bloom</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">of</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">the</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">cherry</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">tree.</span> </span></span> </div>
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<span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">state</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">of</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">having</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">the</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">buds</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">opened:</span> </span><span class="ital-inline"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">The</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">gardens</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">are</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">all</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">in</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">bloom.</span> </span></span> </div>
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<span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">flourishing,</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">healthy</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">condition;</span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">it represents what is going on in my life right now. </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">my life is blooming with fullness. </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">my life is blooming with new growth.</span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">my life is blooming with opportunity. </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">my life is blooming with joy!</span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">my life is blooming with prosperity!</span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">my life is blooming with fun! </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">my life is blooming. </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">so if you could choose a word for 2013, what would you choose? </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">what are you doing to improve your life this year? </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">resolutions? </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">tell me.....i would love to hear! </span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">p.s. i always love getting emails from my readers too! so feel free to email</span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">ANYTIME!!!</span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">may the upcoming year bring you peace, joy, happiness, wealth and anything else</span></span></div>
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<span><span name="hotword" style="color: #333333; cursor: default;">your heart desires.</span></span></div>
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terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-11383154502312423512012-11-01T12:38:00.002-04:002012-11-01T12:38:24.092-04:00pinch punch! <div align="center">
have any of you ever heard the expression</div>
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my mom started saying this to me a LONG time ago (without giving ANY reference to my age)....</div>
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but i have started it with the princess' and </div>
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now it is a game as to who can 'get' the other FIRST. </div>
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i have failed at being first for the past </div>
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oh, i dont know.....7 months....</div>
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princess # 1, ALWAYS gets me first. </div>
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usually because she is working nights during the time that </div>
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this arrives and so she is able to send my</div>
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merry message, via text at 12:01. </div>
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today, she sent it at 7:30ish, AM....and still got me. </div>
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its just a fun little tradition.....</div>
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so from me to you: </div>
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PINCH PUNCH FIRST of THE MONTH! </div>
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xo</div>
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i read my horoscope for the month of november and it says i will </div>
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be extremely organized. hhhmm.</div>
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i. hope. this. is. true. </div>
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like very true. </div>
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i have been trying to hard to get organized, but i always seem to struggle. </div>
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i have blogged about this before, but will throw it out there again. </div>
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suggestions welcomed for any ideas or plans you currently use.</div>
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i bought a pretty new planner and i am hoping this will help....</div>
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'hoping' being the key word here....</div>
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so along the lines of organization....</div>
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have you started christmas shopping yet?</div>
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i am cutting back this year slightly but i dont have lots to buy. </div>
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i have a list and i am checking it twice AND i know what i will </div>
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buy each princess. princess # 3 is the hardest. she changes her mind like the wind,</div>
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but i know we will not be going crazy this year so that should help...</div>
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here are some rather cool gifties for your lovies:</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72142084/owls-the-knitters-tool-tin-with-notions">source</a></div>
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<img alt="Hand Stamped Mommy Jewelry - Personalized Sterling Silver Necklace.... Dommed Trio with Swarovski Birthstones" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5574564/il_570xN.276407532.jpg" width="570" /></div>
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<img alt="Dark brown distressed leather cuff...made to order." src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/005/0/5692635/il_570xN.390448912_poad.jpg" width="570" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/113667377/dark-brown-distressed-leather-cuffmade">source</a></div>
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so there ya have it lovies, </div>
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a few of my fav etsy places!</div>
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go shop!</div>
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xoxo </div>
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enjoy your thursday!</div>
terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-23754224766142439942012-10-31T19:41:00.003-04:002012-10-31T19:41:46.578-04:00sandy....go away....<div align="center">
hey all! i hope your week is off to a grand ol start!<br />
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mine has been quite crazy. </div>
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we are battling the winds and rain of sandy the hurricane. </div>
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i just wanted to pop on and just say</div>
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i am thinking of everyone during this craziness. </div>
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i hope that all of you are safe and warm and free from </div>
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the wrath of this storm. </div>
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while listening to the news the past few days, i can not believe</div>
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what mother nature is capable of doing. </div>
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my heart truly goes out to everyone on the east coast who is without heat, a home, </div>
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or lost a friend, relative or even a pet in this madness. </div>
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i wish them all strength and blessings to see light at the end of this. </div>
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i awoke at 1:30 tuesday morn, to a HUGE tree branch down in my front yard, </div>
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my fall wreath missing from the front door, the gutters hanging off the house </div>
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AND my electrical box ripped off the house, oh and a LIVE </div>
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electrical wire in my front yard. my internet cable was out, and </div>
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luckily for us, we had heat and power. many people in the area are still without. </div>
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boo. </div>
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not fun on any day, or halloweenie either. </div>
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so here is to everyone being safe and sound and enjoying your last day of october.</div>
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blessings, </div>
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and just a few pics for you...</div>
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i think we all get it.....be safe, warm and hug your loved ones and <br />
be thankful for everything you have!<br />
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terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-90959816057346889112012-10-27T19:37:00.000-04:002012-10-27T20:45:17.212-04:00rainy saturday! <div align="center">
hi friends! </div>
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yikes, it has been such a long time!! </div>
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i hope all is well in your neck of the woods! </div>
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we are all good here, thankfully! </div>
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just enjoying our little lives and trying to prepare for the upcoming holidays. </div>
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oye. after halloween passes, you know how quickly </div>
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the holidays approach. </div>
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i am a lover of all things holiday tho. i stinkin cant wait to decorate the house, the mantle, buy the</div>
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christmas tree. so much fun! </div>
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but before we get into all that, let's just say happy halloween!</div>
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is anyone dressing up as something fabulous this year? </div>
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i am not. i seriously love halloween, but i have been so busy with </div>
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everyday life that i have not even had time to think about it. </div>
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it is raining and cold here and all i want to do is cuddle on the couch with the </div>
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fireplace crackling, drink hot cider, and snuggle with the fur balls.....</div>
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life. is. good. </div>
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leading into this holiday season, i just want to share my sincere thank you to the universe and god for </div>
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making some of my dreams come true! </div>
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i quit my yucky old job. </div>
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i have some really great projects in the works. </div>
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my daughter and i have been EXTREMELY busy doing </div>
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<a href="http://www.pinkpartyplanners.com/"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">THIS</span></a></div>
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i am truly just enjoying life. and the most important thing:</div>
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i am happy. like crazy happy. </div>
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so many times we get caught up in the hum drums of life, we forget </div>
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what true happiness means. or what it even </div>
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consists of....but it is such a GREAT feeling. </div>
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i guess, what i am saying, is dont sweat the small stuff. </div>
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everything happens for a reason (whether good or bad, unfortunately), enjoy life</div>
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to the fullest. every stinkin day. </div>
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tell your loved ones you love and care about them. </div>
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smile. </div>
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everyone.</div>
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you.</div>
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see.</div>
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when you open your heart up to new things, ideas, etc. you will</div>
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see how everything just falls into place.</div>
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i also have to share a secret with you.</div>
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i have been listening to a positive affirmation cd. by </div>
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louise hay. </div>
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omg. </div>
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life changing. </div>
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and can i tell you when you truly do this and practice this with heart and sould</div>
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it really DOES work. </div>
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find her here:</div>
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<a href="http://www.louisehay.com/"><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">you can do it!</span></strong></a></div>
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(you can also find a lot of her material on amazon or your local library. you wont be disappointed)</div>
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i know these affirmations have been many of the reasons for the positive changes </div>
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in my life :) </div>
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and just a few of the things we have been up to:</div>
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princess # 2 , keeley and dallas at the monster mutt dash 5k (and yes, keeley is wearing a prison shirt)</div>
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sunday funday.</div>
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ahhhh. its almost time to go back....</div>
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you know where. </div>
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that lovely place that leaves HUGE amounts of money in my checking acct.</div>
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hahahahahahaha. </div>
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so i hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. they go by super fast. i was off </div>
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when they are done, i will cry. </div>
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like. a. baby.</div>
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not lying. </div>
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i cry over everything. </div>
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sooo, how bout this. the latest story that made me cry. </div>
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i have a friend who has 4 sweet lil boys. yep 4 of them. </div>
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i honestly do not know how she keeps her sanity. but she does.</div>
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god. bless. her. </div>
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no really.</div>
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so they went to Cedar Point, which is the most amazing place on earth.</div>
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ok. maybe not THEEE most, but pretty close. </div>
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its one of the world's best amusement parks. </div>
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anywhosie, (sorry, i know i get off track)....</div>
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she said when her and peanut #2, were on the ginormous ferris wheel,</div>
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he told her he was going to look for his grandma in the sky.....</div>
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(she passed last january from cancer)</div>
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omg. </div>
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whatttt a lover bucket. like seriously. it made us literally cry when she told us.</div>
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how freaking sweet is that????</div>
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i have commited to this spending fast. </div>
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read all about it here:</div>
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this blog is amazing. please. go and check it out. you will find </div>
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so my intentions are to do this for as long as possible to get some bills paid and build </div>
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this is not an easy task for me. trust me. i love </div>
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the list is longer then the misissippi, but i know in the long run i will be happier </div>
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so let me know if any of you have ever tried this. did you succeed? was it difficult?</div>
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i can do ANYTHING i set my mind to. i have a strong personality. i am not going to lie though. </div>
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this. is. going. to. be. tough. </div>
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tougher then beef jerky. </div>
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i have been tested a few times already. everything is on sale....of course. now that i have committed.</div>
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butttt, i found a pair of sandals for 13 bones. 13 doll hairs. yep. </div>
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they were pink. </div>
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they are still at the store. </div>
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wooooo whooooo. i did it. not willingly. but i did. </div>
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saturday: bachelorette party. how bout the only girls that wanted to actually go</div>
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out after dinner were the mother of the bride, the sister and me?? and honestly, i could have went </div>
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home to watch 48 hrs, cuz that's what old people do on saturday nights, but i didnt....i hung....2 beers later. oh boy. i am old.</div>
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sunday: volunteer event for the MS pedal to the point. we moved over 3000 pieces of </div>
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luggage for bike riders who pedaled over 120 miles in two days. yikes. it is always so </div>
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heart warming to do a volunteer event. i am going to try to help more. :)</div>
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have a nice week, blendsies. </div>
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let me know your tips on saving moola. i could share use a few.</div>
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have a happy week, filled with sunshine smiles and maybe some buttercream.</div>
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ta</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-40118155022364702222012-08-01T00:00:00.000-04:002012-08-01T00:00:01.236-04:00vacay fun!<div align="center">
so i said i would share some vacay pics. </div>
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a few at a time.</div>
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lets not get too crazy folks.</div>
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so sweet lil theresa over at blooming on bainbridge said that they paint rocks every summer.</div>
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whaaaa??? </div>
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and then modge podge them! </div>
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hollar. bring on the paint the podge and lets get groovin.</div>
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i already had some fun colors, like, PINK, of course....</div>
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but lime green, tiffany blue, purple, white, black and orange.</div>
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we filled up our little wine glasses and let the painting begin. </div>
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yes, i am corrupting my 19 year old daughter. (she only had a few sips~let it be known, i do NOT in</div>
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any way, shape or form, promote underage drinking).....just sayin.</div>
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so here my friends are the lovelies we created. </div>
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can i just say that i have been a modge podge'n princess for well over 30 years? i used to modge podge EVERYTHING back in the day. bet all you sweet lil young nuggets </div>
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did not even know it existed that long ago?! </div>
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yes, i am showing my age....but lets keep it real. i do have 3 big girl kids. and yep. i am still</div>
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just a very young girl at heart. :) </div>
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AGE.</div>
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ok, so here ya go, my lovies. let me know what you think. </div>
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are you all dying to go get some brushes and paint away?</div>
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do it. </div>
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it is truly stress free and FUN! </div>
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happy summer all.</div>
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like seriously where does the time go? </div>
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we have had a wonderfully uber hotttt summer. really hot.</div>
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and you know what? </div>
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i dont have central air. yep. none. nada. </div>
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needless to say, i sweat a lot. wish i could sweat off about 10 lbs of meaningless </div>
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cellulite. </div>
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i do have a window unit in my bedroom and that does truly help. </div>
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i have progressed to getting ready in there. there is nothing worse</div>
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then drying your hair when your house feels like </div>
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it is 100+ degrees inside. </div>
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awful. sticky. messy.</div>
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the girls and i just got back from a beautiful 4 day mini vacay 'up north'. </div>
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that's what the people in michigan call it.</div>
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just up north. </div>
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as a child, my parents owned a summer home on portage lake which is a small lake</div>
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off of lake superior. </div>
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my dad always called in 'god's country' and honestly until</div>
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it is truly one of the most beautiful places in the US. </div>
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we traveled to the sleeping bear sand dunes. (amazing also, btw) </div>
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it is stunning. i have been to the carribean, mexico, jamaica, etc and i can </div>
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we had the best time. just girls. </div>
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we climbed the dunes, kayaked, ran (thanks tif for making us work out), </div>
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we painted rocks, (thanks theresa from Blooming on Bainbridge for the wondeful idea),</div>
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BEST. VACATION. EVER.</div>
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we took our little mini labradoodle with us and she loved swimming in the lake </div>
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water and trying to catch minnow. she was an angel. (first time on a road trip)...</div>
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and the greatest....</div>
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no speeding tix this year. yayyyyyy!!!</div>
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princess # 2 and # 3:</div>
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have a happy saturday lovies! more pics to come!</div>
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so did everyone do their letter like i said in my last post? </div>
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i have thought about it.</div>
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so what's everyone doing on their sunday funday? </div>
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i have a baby shower at 1:00 and </div>
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then i have to fulfill an order for chocolate strawberries, truffles and </div>
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sugar cookies. yayy! (more info coming on this...big news actually!)</div>
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so my day is pretty much already spent doing busy stuff.</div>
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but all good stuff indeed.</div>
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so for those of you that love to eat healthy and work out, i wanted to share</div>
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some of the cool blog sites i found. so many have such great recipes,</div>
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running tips, <strike>dieting, </strike>life changing ideas, that i dont know about you all</div>
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but i love when someone shares their stories. most of these </div>
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girls have lost a lot of weight and i am so inspired after </div>
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reading about them. </div>
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so here we go:<br />
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seriously, this girl is gorrrrgeous. and so real. i have only read her about me story and i am <br />
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<a href="http://dashingdish.com/"><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">dashing dish!</span></strong></a></div>
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she is cute as a button and her recipes will knock your socks off.<br />
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and next up we have another sweet lil thang....<br />
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<a href="http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2012/06/peanut-butter-cup-blondies.html"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><strong>eat yourself skinny!</strong></span></a><br />
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so there my lovies are the three latest blogs i am pining over. seriously. <br />
(swear i am NOT stalkerish material) i just love a great <br />
thing when i find it! <br />
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and some little tips to share the wellness love :<br />
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<br />so there ya go my love bugs, <br />
go get your health hat on and come back and share one healthy tip or <br />
something you did to improve <br />
YOU!<br />
xoxo<br />
happy sunday funday!!!<br />
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oh hello there! happy day/night. </div>
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yes. i made the mistake of ordering a grande iced skinny caramel macchiato at 6:30 this evening</div>
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say whaaa?</div>
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i had a free coupon that expired tomorrow for ANY size drink and i </div>
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felt the sudden urge to pull over at the next starbucks. </div>
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honestly, i was yawning and felt like i needed a pick me up. and that it did. </div>
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the fact that it is almost 11 and i am still going strong is not good.</div>
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help. </div>
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5:15 as in AM, comes way too quickly when you cant fall asleep. damn it.</div>
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so yes, 3 posts in 3 days. what is going on here? cuhrazy. thats what its called.</div>
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truth be told this blog is really a venting ground for me.</div>
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i feel that it is a place i can go and share, complain, groan, belly ache etc</div>
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about everything that is not going my way. </div>
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i am not really complaining, but i am not happy at work. quite honestly, i am miserable.</div>
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(in case any of you lovies work with me), it is not anyone in general. </div>
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there have been a whole series of events that have happened in the past year </div>
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that make me think i work with a bunch of 5 yr olds. yes.</div>
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you read that right. ok, maybe 12 year olds. jr. high. </div>
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sooo i am searching. for theeee perfect job. (do they exist?) </div>
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well one that makes me smile instead of crying.</div>
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k, side tracking i know. i feel that i am rambling. maybe cuz i am. </div>
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maybe it was the extremely strong / huge coffee i drank. </div>
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so let me ask everyone's opinion. what would your dream job be? </div>
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i dont think i have one single job per se. i think i would do a few part time to add up to a lot of money. yes. lots o money.</div>
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you know the kind you pick from trees. you all have a money tree right??? </div>
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well, here is a little job for you. do this and then report back to me that you did it,</div>
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and then we will all check back in a few months and see where everyone is at!</div>
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k? k. </div>
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i receive the emails/blog happenings of this lovie:</div>
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<a href="http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/2010/05/dear-self.html">kelly!</a></div>
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this sweet girl, (whom i wish i could have coffee and just chat with), wrote this blog </div>
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post on writing a letter to herself. </div>
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now go read it. yes.all of it. its not long....</div>
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and then i want you to write a letter to yourself. (i am going to do this either tonight or tomorrow)</div>
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then seal it up. yep. lick it. seal it right up. </div>
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then we are all going to come back and chit chat in a few months. </div>
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this is all related to the law of attraction. </div>
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it works. </div>
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good energy/thoughts attract like wise. </div>
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do it. </div>
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you will not be sorry.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyseitzinger/7352004294/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Found during our morning walk. A message from the universe for me and you. by kelly rae roberts, on Flickr"><img alt="Found during our morning walk. A message from the universe for me and you." height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7352004294_6fdb55859e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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if you want some inspiration please pop over to her blog.....and just read.</div>
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you will smile, i promise.</div>
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now get writing your letter to yourself. right stinkin now.</div>
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xo</div>
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</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-87704072102313146432012-06-18T10:36:00.002-04:002012-06-18T10:36:34.331-04:00if i only could stay at home full time....<div style="text-align: center;">
happy monday friendsies! </div>
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i have the day off and could not be more excited. i am working on some fun furniture projects, so </div>
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hopefully i will be able to post those pics soon!!!</div>
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i was up at 7 (about an hour later then i wanted), and ran 3 miles. </div>
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well, i did a run/walk. i am trying to nurse a knee/hip injury. still did an 11 min. mile, so for me, </div>
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that's not too bad. i run slow....i wish i could pick up the pace,</div>
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but right now, i have to take it slowly.</div>
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i am drinking my blueberry crumble coffee and just enjoying a leisure morning.</div>
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i am dreading going back to workie. ugh. </div>
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i want to do fun stuff every day. </div>
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if you are fortunate to be able to stay home, what do you do with your time?</div>
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if you could afford to be a full time stay at homey, what would you do all day?</div>
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i would CREATE. stuff. fun stuff.</div>
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i would have an immaculate house. </div>
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(does anyone else get tired of the dog hair (if you own a dog)? my non shedding fluffer nugget is </div>
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SHEDDING EVERYWHERE. </div>
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liars. (the people who say golden doodles do not shed)</div>
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i would prepare meals ahead of time that i could just pull out of the freezer on days that </div>
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i am lounging at the pool!</div>
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i would read ALL of the piles of magazines that i keep hoarding. </div>
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(yes, i have a problem. its call magazine addiction.) </div>
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i would read more books.</div>
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(i started 50 shades about a month ago and i am stuck at chap 7)</div>
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i would run daily....or at least fit in a GOOD workout. </div>
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i would be so organized that people would like be so jealous of me and my organization. </div>
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AND i would just make more me time. like pedis and manis and fun stuff....massages....</div>
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yep. </div>
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want </div>
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to </div>
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home </div>
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all </div>
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the </div>
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time.</div>
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i would not get bored. i just know it. </div>
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oh, i would also make all of the things on pinterest that i keep pinning and never </div>
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seem to have enough time to start!</div>
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love this:</div>
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k, lovie loves, i am off to finish sanding, painting, laying by the pool, cleaning, etc. </div>
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everything i need to accomplish in the next 12 hours before it is time</div>
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to go back to workie work.</div>
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(insert very sad face here)</div>
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xo</div>
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may your day be blessed with sunshine and smiles!</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-13279956340004696862012-06-17T20:53:00.000-04:002012-06-17T21:05:41.203-04:00happy fathers day!<div align="center">
i am quite sure that most of you reading this blog are not fathers.....but you could very </div>
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well be a single mom, who sometimes plays the part of a dad and mom at times.</div>
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unfortunately, i lost my dear father 5.5 years ago to a disease called pulmonary fibrosis.</div>
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appearently, this was acquired from second hand smoke, or that is what most of </div>
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the physicians who treated him, seemed to think. he was an air traffic </div>
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controller, ( the men in the towers who guide your airplanes safely thru the air!), </div>
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but apparently, back in the day you were allowed to smoke inside these towers. <br />
unfortunately, this seems to have been the demise of his life. :(<br />
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there are so many times that i wish my dad was still around so i could <br />
share something special with him, or just talk to him about life decisions. <br />
i think so many times we take for granted those little things. you think that your <br />
parents will be around forever, or at least in your heart you wish this. not ever <br />
wanting to think about the day that will come when you have <br />
to say goodbye. <br />
<br />
anywhosiedoodles. i hope that you were all able to spend some QT (quality time!) with <br />
the special men in your life, whether it was with a father, a grandfather, or maybe just <br />
someone who was a fatherly role model in your life. <br />
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cherish your time with your lovies, because you just never know what the future holds.<br />
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happy sunday funday friends! <br />
xoxo<br />
</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-59114075638882832892012-05-29T19:25:00.001-04:002012-05-29T19:25:52.302-04:00<div align="center">
hi friendsies!</div>
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yes. it's been months. </div>
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yeesh. </div>
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i wish i could get this blog thing down to a science. i cant. i think i should </div>
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just give up....but then something happens </div>
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and i reappear...</div>
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like magic. like lucky charms.....oh wait those are magically delicious.</div>
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just sayin...</div>
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so lets see what is new.</div>
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we added a new lover bucket to </div>
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our crazy house.</div>
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keeley joy. </div>
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she is not a joy. she is the devil. </div>
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kidding. or am i? </div>
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seriously. she is a joy. a joy of big brown fur who </div>
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can not seem to understand how to </div>
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yap (and i do say that with kindness) at </div>
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the door to </div>
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go </div>
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poopy. </div>
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gross. </div>
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she can little girl bark for water. </div>
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i say little girl bark, cuz it is just that. the most annoying squeaky cry/bark you will ever hear.</div>
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she can little girl bark at her big furry brother. (more like growl)....</div>
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but for whatever reason, she would much rather prefer to poop in the front room.</div>
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or behind the couch. cuz she is sneaky like that. i mean if i was going</div>
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to be a sneaky pooper, i would surely go behind</div>
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the couch....would you not???</div>
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so are you dying to see the little <strike>devil dog?</strike> i mean adorable brown fluffy nugget?</div>
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yep. thats the sweetest lil angel....i mean look at that face.</div>
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she is now a whopping 14 lbs. full of herself completely. she </div>
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she fits in around here quite well.</div>
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and here my friends is the beastie boy himself....mr. kolby jack.</div>
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aka. steven erkyl. </div>
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and why you ask? </div>
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cuz he is a dork.</div>
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he does not realize his size. he is a pu$$y at the dog park. </div>
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and he is a bully to keeley. </div>
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you know that fat kid who gets picked on, but then picks the smallest kid to pick on???</div>
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yep. that is my lover bucket. (i love him to pieces) and my life </div>
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was sooo much easier with just erkyl. now i have a brown betty </div>
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practically running my life. </div>
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that is the sweetest lil man you will ever meet....</div>
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who cares if he is a dork....right???</div>
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k. thats all i have for now. </div>
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a quick noteski to say hola amiga/os and i am on my way .....</div>
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happy memorial day .....better late then never....</div>
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and continuing my 500 things i am happy/grateful for:</div>
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389. the fur balls. (even tho i am constantly complaining about the 'fur' balls literally...meaning i have to vacumn sweep etc, a thousands times a week....) but i mean what else do i really have to do?</div>
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388. my lime green adirondack chairs. </div>
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387. the birds chirping in the mornings....truly a summer sign.</div>
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386. grilling out! </div>
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385. my upstairs patio off the back of the house. </div>
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love and hugs,</div>
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</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-17801250446542125542012-02-13T19:11:00.002-05:002012-02-13T19:32:34.500-05:00happy days.....<div align="center">think back to those days when we had no ATM machines, we survived on maybe cash alone or one </div><div align="center">credit card...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ahhh. maybe simple is best....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i was literally doing bank stuff for the first 3 hours of my morning and then left to visit the bank in </div><div align="center">person.....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i have found, when you have a banking issue, its best to just show your smiley face.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">when you try to do ANYTHING over the phone, it NEVER gets done RIGHT.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so after being told that my card was cancelled d/t the wonderful hackers that </div><div align="center">invaded my space, i was told today, that they </div><div align="center">never stopped it. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">WHAT??? mo fo.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">yep. so the fraud dept and the actual bank had said it was cancelled and guess what?</div><div align="center">it WASNT.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">here nor there, the accounts have been closed and hopefully </div><div align="center">i will have changed all accts that i am aware of that have auto payments, and </div><div align="center">all will be well again in love and war.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">speaking of war....</div><div align="center">have y'all seen the movie </div><div align="center">this means war???</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">uuhhhhhhdorable.....</div><div align="center">yep. thats my word for adorable. </div><div align="center">REESE witherspoon and i am not sure who the hotties were that chased after her, </div><div align="center">but whewwww. </div><div align="center">pretty damn hot. ok. smoking hot.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">lucky beotch.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0PDoX.PozlP.mwAqF2JzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dthis%2Bmeans%2Bwar%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-701%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D17&w=800&h=1015&imgurl=www.filmofilia.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F01%2FThis-Means-War.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.filmofilia.com%2Fthis-means-war-uk-poster-87705%2F&size=126.5+KB&name=This+Means+War+is+set+to+hit+theaters+on+February+17th%2C+2012.&p=this+means+war&oid=095a3e855273323d0e428d6abac79ac6&fr2=&fr=yfp-t-701&tt=This%2BMeans%2BWar%2Bis%2Bset%2Bto%2Bhit%2Btheaters%2Bon%2BFebruary%2B17th%252C%2B2012.&b=0&ni=21&no=17&tab=organic&ts=&sigr=11psrndhp&sigb=135du9uqv&sigi=12027uds4&.crumb=VQxlV/QI9BI" id="yui_3_3_0_13_1329177489745672" title="This Means War is set to hit theaters on February 17th, 2012."><img alt="" height="196px" id="yui_3_3_0_13_1329177489745671" src="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1626374211474&id=9cd31043e2dd7bcf72e8bce1233cb456" style="height: 196px; width: 155px;" title="This Means War is set to hit theaters on February 17th, 2012." width="155px" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">yes....there they are...3 cutie patooties. </div><div align="center">go. see. it.</div><div align="center">you will laugh. </div><div align="center">very light hearted. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">oh, and if you want to lose 2 hrs of your life that you will never be able to get back,</div><div align="center">then go see,</div><div align="center">the grey. </div><div align="center">DUMB.</div><div align="center">DUMB.</div><div align="center">DUMB.</div><div align="center">1 hr and 57 mins. only to have the stupidest ending EVER. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">that my friends was the extent of my weekend. cleaning. working. writing another</div><div align="center">lovely paper for school. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">what are you all up to for valentines tomorrow?</div><div align="center">ANDDDD....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">if you could have one wish come true what would it be?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">have a lovely week!!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center"><br />
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happy list continues:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">399. seeing my sweet 18 yr old's beautiful face, who is away at college....</div><div style="text-align: left;">398. getting a text in the middle of the day of my 'grand dog'...and his ever so cute face!</div><div style="text-align: left;">397. sun on a winter day</div><div style="text-align: left;">396. chipotle. (yep. for realz.)</div><div style="text-align: left;">395. the feeling of the white nugget jumping on the bed right before the alarm goes, off, to snuggle for a few minutes......</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-22257897385030655122012-02-12T10:35:00.000-05:002012-02-12T10:35:04.252-05:00hacked<div align="center">soooo my bank just called....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">apparently some lovely THIEVES hacked into my checking acct.</div><div align="center">via my debit/credit card.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am so beside myself right now i want to cry.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">has anyone had this happen and if so what did you do?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">HELP.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ok, lets face it....its not like i have millions in my checking acct. </div><div align="center">this is the acct that i use for EVERYTHING. </div><div align="center">so as of now, i have no access to my cash....</div><div align="center">(savings is tied to this acct as well)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i had to stop that card.</div><div align="center">i have bills that automatically are assigned to that card.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am a hot mess.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ok. thats all. </div><div align="center">way to start my funday sunday.</div><div align="center">love</div><div align="center">xo</div><div align="center">t</div><div align="center"></div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-51680403176226823472012-02-11T14:35:00.001-05:002012-02-11T14:59:05.957-05:005 fun things!<div align="center">why hello there! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">what's up buttercups?</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">well, it is 21' here in the land of cleve town and snowing buckets. </div><div align="center">we have had such a mild winter thus far that apparently mother nature</div><div align="center">has felt the need to bless us with </div><div align="center">6 inches of the white goodness....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am working at the hospital and thought i could squeeze in a quick post. seeing how my</div><div align="center">days/nights run together and i can never seem to find the time during the week.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">princess # 2 and i drove up to see princess # 3 last night. we stopped on the way to </div><div align="center">pick her up to get some sugar cookies and cuppies. (mama was too busy to bake them... :O(</div><div align="center">but are you ready? for 6 teeny sugar cookies and 4 cupcakes....</div><div align="center">THIRTY DOLLARS! </div><div align="center">say whaaa??</div><div align="center">yes, my friends 30 bones. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i was like ok.....these better taste magically delicious. princess # 2 and i shared a sugar cookie </div><div align="center">and i have to say they were good. just ok good. </div><div align="center">i guess i am partial to my recipe....but i still love trying others.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">anyway, princess # 3 thought P#2, could not make it up....but because we are tricky....</div><div align="center">we decided to surprise her. ah ha. mischievious minds...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so when we were pulling in, P#2, climbed into the trunk through the back seat (yes, i have a super secret </div><div align="center">door that opens to the trunk....lol.....) kidding. i drive a nissan altima....its not super secret...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so i called P# 3 and said, I"M HERE, come on down....and oh, btw, your little treats are in the trunk, so</div><div align="center">go ahead and grab them. i will pop the trunk....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so, i pop the trunk....and up pops PRINCESS # 2, screaming, surprise....I"M HERE!!!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">princess # 3 almost died. like if you could have seen it....it was freaking hysterical...</div><div align="center">and i may or may not have almost peed my pants. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">it's the priceless moments that you wish you could box up and on a bad day, replay all over.....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">we laughed so hard we were all crying.</div><div align="center">we had a delightful dinner and did some shopping and then princess # 3 had to make princess # 2, some CD's so i crashed in the dorm...on the top bunk. this mama is getting old. i mean it was after 10pm. </div><div align="center">i took a little cat nap and then we made the drive home....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">sweet little nuggets. i love those peanuts...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">oh and i should mention that while we were dining, the fire department shows up....lights, full gear and just </div><div align="center">casually stroll thru the restaurant....our server was like ok, do you ladies need </div><div align="center">anything else.....and i was like, well, no....all is well, but is the restaurant on fire??? </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">he said, well, no not really....just some towels in the kitchen caught on fire...</div><div align="center">yep. just some little towels...alrighty. insert another fresh cut fry into my mouth and forget that </div><div align="center">i asked.....and just saw a fireman, walking in front of me, with his gear and flashlight....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so what fun stuff have you planned for vday? </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am not a big fan. never have. probably never will. but i still like to make special </div><div align="center">treats for the kiddos and usually take some to work.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">here are few sweet things i found while <strike>surfing the internet, </strike>i mean, working....lol...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.mooo.com.au/valentines"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>free printables from mooo.com!</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">yes, free stuff...i love free stuff...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and just look at these:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Valentine Conversation Hearts" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.302952932.jpg" width="570px" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">credit: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90516042/valentine-conversation-hearts?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+http%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F90516042%2Fvalentine-conversation-hearts&utm_content=etsy_finds_021012&utm_campaign=etsy_finds_021012&favorite_user_id=9439693&show_panel=true"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">etsy!</span></strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so adorable, yet not difficult to make....or you can buy them if money is no object...</div><div align="center">they are 39.00 / dozen.....ouch. kind of makes my 4 cuppies and 6 lil cookies sound CHEAP!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">how bout this for your favorite lovie:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Love Print, Love Story Print, Valentine Print, 8x10 Print, Red, Heart, I Love You. The End." src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.305538516.jpg" width="570px" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">a simple i love you. the end. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">credit: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90360459/love-print-love-story-print-valentine?ref=fp_treasury_11"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">etsy!</span></strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ok, this one just cracks me up. and the funny thing...i almost bought it. </div><div align="center">for all our man lovers....you know how they sometimes </div><div align="center">have like 'chafing' issues...</div><div align="center">down 'there'...lol...</div><div align="center">(i never said that i would hold back anything on this blog. just sayin)...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Down There Repair Healing Cream, Gifts for Men, Lotion, Cream, Men, Gift for Man, Healing Lotion" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.298646226.jpg" width="570px" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">credit: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92763678/down-there-repair-healing-cream-gifts"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">etsy!</span></strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">the good news is that all of the natural products on this site, are sooo reasonable. i dig</div><div align="center">natural and nothing excites me more than CHEAP. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">well.....maybe a few things....might. maybe.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and the last fun thing that caught my eye:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">we could not forget our furry friends on v-day...after all, they make heart pitter patter...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i had purchased a collar and leash for kolby from this etsy shop. i LOVE it. </div><div align="center">the shop owner was so easy to deal with and the collar and leash were </div><div align="center">so well designed...mr. k's collar is lime green and blue argyle...cuz he's metro like that...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and i think we will order miss keeley a matching one like this:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Dog Collar with Preppy Pink Plaid - 1" width - "Payton"" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.285865299.jpg" width="570px" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">credit: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86026427/dog-collar-with-preppy-pink-plaid-1"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">etsy!</span></strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i hope you all have a super sweet valentine's day and i hope you spend it doing what </div><div align="center">you love or with whom you love!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">t</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">494. my warm house.</div><div style="text-align: left;">493. blueberry crumble coffee.</div><div style="text-align: left;">492. ability to work out. </div><div style="text-align: left;">491. my sister.</div><div style="text-align: left;">490. my soft sherpa blankie, especially on days like today. </div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-25110035590037271772012-02-05T11:47:00.000-05:002012-02-05T11:47:56.769-05:00yippy skippy! funday sunday....again<div align="center">oh, hello there! </div><div align="center">greetings from cleve town! </div><div align="center">it is another funday sunday!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">superbowl plans anyone? </div><div align="center">i have one lil party scheduled and i have made some yummy cuppies and sub sammies....</div><div align="center">but it will be low key, as this chick does have two jobs to attend to bright and early</div><div align="center">monday morning!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">guess what? </div><div align="center">i am getting a new nugget. </div><div align="center">this time a lil chocolate MINI doodle.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">to keep K-man company...yeesh. yeah, i feel that </div><div align="center">as i have to be entertained 24-7, so does my freakishly energetic white fur ball.....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so this little sweet " KEELEY JOY" will be joining our happy home in about a week:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Mini Chocolate Labradoodle Puppies - Valentine's Day" border="0" class="absmiddle" src="http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/poc/111209/745r1/3888g1c_27.jpeg" /></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">(this is not her, but looks just like her!) this is one of her siblings </div><div align="center">from a previous litter. </div><div align="center">anywhosies, keeley only weighs 2.4 lbs as of last week and she can not</div><div align="center">go to her furever home until she is 3.0 lbs....so we may not be </div><div align="center">able to get her on valentines day....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">we are anxiously awaiting! i am a little nervous to do the puppy training </div><div align="center">thingy again....and lets not forget, mr. k is still really a puppy himself....<br />
he is only 9 months young.....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so wish me luck. </div><div align="center">keeley is a labradoodle, F1 and kobly is an F1 goldendoodle...so </div><div align="center">basically same type of pup.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">they are incredibly smart, energetic and loving creatures!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">alrighty, i am off to enjoy my funday sunday....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i also wanted to share a list of 500 things that make me smile.....starting with sunshiney today!</div><div align="center">(and yes, 500 is quite random....just wanted to because why??? well, cuz its MY blog and i can share</div><div align="center">anything my little heart wants!!!!!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">love and hugs,</div><div align="center">t</div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">500. wet sloppy kisses from my love nugget ball of fur.</div><div align="left">499. sweet emails during the day from princess # 2 while she is at her new job.</div><div align="left">498. a text from princess # 3, just saying 'ello MUM'....(melts me)</div><div align="left">499. a phone call every morning from princess # 1, driving home from her night shift at the hospital</div><div align="left">495. the smell of chocolate chip cupcakes baking</div><div align="left"></div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-4833059532309292302012-01-29T19:51:00.000-05:002012-01-29T19:51:11.756-05:00hi there!<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">hello blends</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">(blog friends) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>happy funday sunday.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i cant believe the week is starting AGAIN.</div><div style="text-align: center;">where does the time go? </div><div style="text-align: center;">no. seriously. </div><div style="text-align: center;">where the heck</div><div style="text-align: center;">does</div><div style="text-align: center;">it go?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i had a sad weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;">one of my very close friends, lost her dear, 'sassy' sweet beautiful </div><div style="text-align: center;">mother to cancer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">ugh.</div><div style="text-align: center;">yes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">another cancer victim</div><div style="text-align: center;">it broke my heart to see my friend and her family so sad </div><div style="text-align: center;">and see such a gorgeous lady</div><div style="text-align: center;">give her life to </div><div style="text-align: center;">this horrible illness. </div><div style="text-align: center;">yeesh.</div><div style="text-align: center;">she was only 57 years young.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">which brings me to another topic. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i read a super uber dee duber blog </div><div style="text-align: center;">called </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/">lil blue boo</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">the sweet creator of this blog is a sweet gal named ashley, who most recently was </div><div style="text-align: center;">diagnosed with a form of cancer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">anyway, in addition to being diagnosed with cancer, ashley also </div><div style="text-align: center;">lost her father very unexpectedly this past year as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">heartbreaking.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">ashley has an amazing blog and has been sharing her </div><div style="text-align: center;">trials and tribulations with the cancer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">she even shares the video of her shaving her head. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(do not watch if you are pms'ing or extremely hormonal, or unless you have buckets of kleenex near by)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">if you get a second, please pop over and just read this girls journey. </div><div style="text-align: center;">when you are having a bad day it really puts your life </div><div style="text-align: center;">in perspective.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">anywhosies, ashley made some </div><div style="text-align: center;">choose joy </div><div style="text-align: center;">bracelets that she sells on her site. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">if you head over</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/choosejoy">here</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">you can read all about why she chooses joy </div><div style="text-align: center;">and if you want you can help her cause. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i just ordered my set of 20! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">10 adult size and </div><div style="text-align: center;">10 lil nugget size!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i just wanted to help ashleys cause and be reminded when i am </div><div style="text-align: center;">wearing my lil purple bracelet:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><img alt="choosejoybutton1.png" src="webkit-fake-url://25961D11-A5DC-4D20-A5D1-200BF5AF32E9/choosejoybutton1.png" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">k, thats all i have for you tonight....i am off to do what you ask????</div><div style="text-align: center;">why, write another paper! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">dont forget to choose joy!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-64448143452442631732012-01-22T18:44:00.001-05:002012-01-22T18:46:46.462-05:00smiley sunday!<div align="center">a wee while back i used to post more regularly. </div><div align="center">then this crazy thing called life, took a dive for the ground </div><div align="center">and i stopped. </div><div align="center">but i missed blogging. </div><div align="center">its not that i dont want to. </div><div align="center">i just dont have a lot of free time. </div><div align="center">between going to school, and working two jobs, one being full time, i honestly </div><div align="center">just do not have much ME time. </div><div align="center">happy me time. </div><div align="center">my weekends are often filled with running errands, working and just doing all the</div><div align="center">usual things that everyone does. you know, like,</div><div align="center">laundry, </div><div align="center">dishes, </div><div align="center">floors, </div><div align="center">organizing, </div><div align="center">paying bills,</div><div align="center">grocery shopping....(i actually love this one)....</div><div align="center">but before you know it, my weekend is over </div><div align="center">and it's back to </div><div align="center">the dreaded work environment. </div><div align="center">but anywho, </div><div align="center">a while back, i started smiley sunday. it was </div><div align="center">just simple things that make me smile </div><div align="center">and with that, i try to embrace what little time is left of the weekend. </div><div align="center">a girl in the work kitchen the other day, said, something like, oh, it's almost friday....</div><div align="center">i was like, uhhh yayyy! hooorayy. yippeee skippeee! </div><div align="center">and then she said 'isnt it awful how we just wish our life away'....'instead of just embracing today'....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">hmmm. well there's a thought. </div><div align="center">embrace.</div><div align="center">today.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so my little bloggies, i want you to stop what you are doing...</div><div align="center">well, dont stop reading this....</div><div align="center">but when you are done....</div><div align="center">think about it....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">be HApPy for TOday. </div><div align="center">EMBRACE what is going on in your life right now.......</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">the sad thing is that we never know if this is our last day here.....so why live it wishing for </div><div align="center">tomorrow, or the weekend, or whatever....</div><div align="center">and just be happy at the present!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so to make you smile, here's a few lovelies that made me smile today....</div><div align="center">(while i am supposed to be working.....i was doing a little web surfing...hehe)....</div><div align="center"><img alt="" id="mainImage" src="http://www4.assets-gap.com/Asset_Archive/PLWeb/Assets/Product/787/787209/big/pl787209-04vliv01.jpg" style="display: inline;" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">hahahahaha. sorry for such a small pic.....</div><div align="center">croc waterproof boots. my beating heart. </div><div align="center">and the best part: 20 bones. out the door...free shipping too! happy dance! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i bought a pair of wellies, (black ones with different color polka dots...and i {{{LOVE}}} them.</div><div align="center">living in cleveland....you need them....</div><div align="center">and then taking the white nugget outside to go potty....well, need i say more....?? lol...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ok, on to our next contestant:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Reuben Dip" class="photo" height="333px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UIXOn06Pz70/Sb2PTowST-I/AAAAAAAAGaQ/2jVRXcyA-fs/s800/Reuben+Dip+500.jpg" title="Reuben Dip" width="500px" /></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">credit: </span><a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/03/reuben-dip.html"><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">closet cooking</span></strong></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">um, seriously....does this not look fabulous? </div><div align="center">reuben dip....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ohh emm gee.</div><div align="center">i am running to the store to get the ingreds for this dip. not even kidding.</div><div align="center">(it doesnt matter i have already been to 3 grocery stores in 2 days) :O)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="Set of 4 Candy Colored Bobby Pins - 15 Colors to Choose From" src="http://img.veryjane.com/435.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>credit: </strong><a href="http://veryjane.com/Deal/435/set-of-4-candy-colored-bobby-pins-15-colors-to-choose-from"><strong><span style="color: black;">very jane!</span></strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">if you do not know what very jane is, let me explain....they send daily emails with amazing deals</div><div align="center">for handmade cuteness. </div><div align="center">i have bought hand stamped necklaces, pins, pillow covers, the list is long...</div><div align="center">i bought 3 sets of these to go with the 3 princess' valentine pressies!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and my last little lovely, is another v-day gift for the crazy princess' of mine:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="" height="485px" id="hero" src="http://rk.weimgs.com/weimgs/rk/images/wcm/products/201150/0019/img3b.jpg" width="485px" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><span style="color: black;">credit: </span></strong><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/heart-mug-c640/?pkey=cvalentines-day-gifts"><strong><span style="color: black;">west elm</span></strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">arent these mugs oh so cute?! i am imagining the girls guzzling down their hot bevvies drinking </div><div align="center">from this heart mug! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and the best ?</div><div align="center">6 dollar hollar AND</div><div align="center">FREE FLIPPING SHIPPING!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">k, thats it my dear blends....i am off to enjoy some mediterranean fare with</div><div align="center">princess # 2. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">embrace the moment and </div><div align="center">enjoy the rest of your sweet arse weekend!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">love and hugs,</div><div align="center">t</div><div align="center"><img class="" id="dragImg" src="http://piperlime.gap.com/assets/common/clear.gif" /></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-40302393435590988392012-01-17T16:52:00.000-05:002012-01-17T16:52:21.016-05:00fabulous brownies<div align="center">hi y'all.....</div><div align="center">(yep. i still wish i had that sweet southern belle accent!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am FUUUHHHRRREEEZING. not even kidding. </div><div align="center">i am sitting in my office at work right now...and my fingers literally feel like they are </div><div align="center">going to fall off. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am queen of procrastination. i guess i should have added this to my list of resolutions! </div><div align="center">i have a paper i have to write for school and i just do not want to do it. </div><div align="center">and yes. </div><div align="center">it </div><div align="center">is </div><div align="center">due</div><div align="center">in about 8 hrs. 11:59 EMT. which would be one AM. here. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ahhhh...why do i do this to myself....hmmm. i guess because i am literally so busy</div><div align="center">working two jobs and have no time to do anything. </div><div align="center">fully legitimate. doesnt make me feel any better about not having it done.</div><div align="center">i do not want to do it.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">anywho,</div><div align="center">i am going to share this recipe for these delightfully delicious diet sabotaging (spellling?)</div><div align="center">BROWNIES....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">you need to run to the store and get the goods to make these. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">they are gooey. chocolatey. </div><div align="center">melt in your mouth maddening. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">do i have your attention YET?! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i found them over </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/recipe-index/"><strong><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: x-large;">here~@ my baking addiction!</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: x-large;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: black;">i had a work pot luck luncheon, which i should admit right now, the truth.</span></div><div align="center">i {{{LOVE}}} pot lucks. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">it's cuz i am seriously food obsessed. </div><div align="center">i had this conversation with princess # 2. she said the same thing. i think this was her </div><div align="center">direct quote</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">"like, i just love food....it makes me so happy".</div><div align="center">god i love that kid. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and the fact that yes, she is young a size two and can still eat like a pig says nothing. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">like, i love food too. yet, i am no longer a size two and probably will not be. ever. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so what were we talking about? </div><div align="center">oh yeah....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">heavenly brownies.</div><div align="center">i doubled the recipe. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i will also show you where i did a couple different things. </div><div align="center">and honestly. they were easy peasy. you will never want to eat store box brownies again.</div><div align="center">ever. </div><div align="center">pinky. promise.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and the best part........</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i had ALL of the ingredients in my pantry. :o) </div><div align="center">bonus points for that fo sho.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so here ya go homies....and let me know if you try. the only complaint i had </div><div align="center">from someone at the evil potluck, was that, </div><div align="center">they were too rich.....wahhhhhh???</div><div align="center">too rich? are you freaking kidding me? </div><div align="center">they ARE BROWNIES PEEPS.</div><div align="center">arent they supposed to be?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><u>best brownies ever</u></span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
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preheat oven to 325'<br />
prepare a 9x13 pan. i lined with stick free foil......so you can just lift and cut them at the end!</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">2 sticks plus 4 tablespoons butter. ( i used 1/2 butter, 1/2 margarine)</div><div align="left">1 cup chocolate chips. I used 1/2 dark and 1/2 semi sweet.<br />
1/2 cup cocoa powder </div><div align="left">2 and 1/2 cups pure white sugar. yep. thats right. </div><div align="left">1 1/3 cups flour</div><div align="left">4 tsp. vanilla<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
3 large eggs<br />
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mix dry ingredients together in large bowl. set aside.<br />
melt over low heat the butter. add in the chocolate chips stirring to melt. my baking addiction recommends double boiler but i am lazy and just heated on low and worked perfecto.<br />
when chips and butter have melted stir in sugar and vanilla. add eggs one at a time. stirring between each one.<br />
pour chocolate mixture into bowl of dry ingredients and mix until blended. <br />
pour into prepared pan and bake. i think i ended up baking mine for about 32 minutes. my baking addiction states DO NOT OVERBAKE. you want your toothpick to be moist and wet crumbs! so true. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i love gooey madness. seriously. i was in heaven. will you think poorly of me, if i devulge that yes, i brought the leftovers home from the pot luck and by sunday had consumed about 6 brownies? not kidding. i feel the butter stuck to my glutes as i type this. help. i have issues! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-663" height="302px" src="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/images/P.-Anderson-Brownies-1.gif" title="P.-Anderson-Brownies-1" width="480px" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">source: my baking addiction</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">bake up kiddos. i promise you wont regret.</div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"></div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-70344824438111927332012-01-14T14:59:00.000-05:002012-01-14T14:59:48.447-05:00snowy saturday!<div align="center">yes, it's saturday.</div><div align="center">and </div><div align="center">yes. it's snowing.</div><div align="center">poo.</div><div align="center">no, it's not snowing poo. it's just snowing!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i feel that we have been really blessed this winter because up until this point,</div><div align="center">we really havent had a lot of the white stuff. </div><div align="center">everytime i have to dust my car off, i pout. i mutter under my breath that i am moving </div><div align="center">someplace warm and sunny. year round. period.</div><div align="center">and yet, another year literally FLIES by and lo and behold, here i am AGAIN,</div><div align="center">pouting when i have to pull out the boots, gloves, hats and or scarves. usually all of the above.</div><div align="center">on a good note, i have a lot of new coats to dress warm. </div><div align="center">i bought a pair of wellies that have been a savior when taking out the</div><div align="center">white fur ball. </div><div align="center">i received a beautiful pair of UGGS from the sweet princesses.</div><div align="center">so i guess bottom line, if you have to put up with the icky, yucky, messy snow.</div><div align="center">dress like a fashionista at least!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">sooo a little late, but</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">happy new year! </span></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">care to share any of your new year resolutions?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i dont make a lot. i just feel that typically they are gone by the wayside in about 2.7 days anyway, so </div><div align="center">why bother???</div><div align="center">however, this year was just a tad different. i did make a few. </div><div align="center">they are not really different then everyone elses, but i have resolved to keeping them.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">save more money. </div><div align="center">pay off some type of bill, or attempt to each paycheck.</div><div align="center">maintain my healthy living standards, which means working out, eating healthy, enjoying my </div><div align="center">treats here and there, (because after all my motto still stands: everything is good in moderation)....</div><div align="center">and be thankful for WHAT i have in my LIFE at this very second. </div><div align="center">i think that is the key to obtaining more in life. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">that about sums the extent of those resolutions! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">everything else in my life is great right now. (remember, thankful..... :O)</div><div align="center">princess # 3 made the deans list her first semester at school. sooo proud of that peanut.</div><div align="center">princess # 2 just started a wonderful new job as a sales/marketing assistant. way to go pretty girl!</div><div align="center">and princess # 1 continues to bust her arse working as a medical ICU RN....keep it up lil cupcake! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i honestly could not be more proud of them! xo</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and of course my empty nester puppy, kolbydoodlebug......</div><div align="center">he continues to MELT my stinkin heart. that boy is a handful. </div><div align="center">he is a never ending supply of kisses and smiles to brighten me up even on the worst days.</div><div align="center">he is now being called the monster of destruction, because he has graduated from </div><div align="center">his crate at night to sleeping in my room. however, he starts out on the floor next to me, and i swear, once he </div><div align="center">knows i am sleeping (cuz he is smart like that)....</div><div align="center">he gets up and starts his path of destruction. it is typically his stuffed animals that he rips the guts (aka:stuffing)</div><div align="center">and the squeakers out of EVERY single one....</div><div align="center">and then he will 'sneak' back up to bed, this time, in my bed without me hearing a thing. </div><div align="center">it's so freaking funny. i swear he's like a serial killer who sneaks out at night and then sneaks</div><div align="center">back home after he has done his damage. oye vay. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">however, he could probably destroy anything......(within reason....) and he would still melt me with those </div><div align="center">big big big brown eyes. hes a heart breaker indeedy!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">k, i am off to visit princess # 3 at college. woooo hooooo. no, i will not get all</div><div align="center">wild and crazy. i know how to behave....yeesh...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">stay warm if you are anywear near winter and if not then, well you stink! :O)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">t</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-44890828623246341442011-11-21T19:49:00.000-05:002011-11-21T19:49:40.544-05:00monday funday!<div align="center">hellllooo dear lovies! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">it is monday and we are back at those lovely little things we call JOBS....at least </div><div align="center">those of us who do the nine to fiver thingy. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am doing the 6:30, 7ish to like 8ish thingy. yikes.</div><div align="center">yep. my fun part time second job has </div><div align="center">started. </div><div align="center">it is a seasonal job that i love. </div><div align="center">and why you ask?</div><div align="center">cuz.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">just cuz.</div><div align="center">lol. nope. seriously. i am a health and wellness nurse at one of our local hospitals.</div><div align="center">i literally get to teach clients how to improve their lives.</div><div align="center">and </div><div align="center">i.</div><div align="center">love.</div><div align="center"> it.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i love that i am helping people lower their cholesterol, get skinny and improve their outlook on life.</div><div align="center">and the best part about it????</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i </div><div align="center">get </div><div align="center">PAID. </div><div align="center">yep. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">any whosiedoodles. what is going on with everyone? </div><div align="center">are you ready for the funnest day of the year?</div><div align="center">aka. </div><div align="center">uh....you dont know??? </div><div align="center">yes. </div><div align="center">please tell me you are thinking it....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">uh, der....</div><div align="center">BLACK FREAKIN FRIDAY!</div><div align="center">hollar. </div><div align="center">it is by far my fav day of the year. not even kidding.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">we get up at the A$$ crack of dawn and find lots of fun things to buy. </div><div align="center">our biggest deals last year, were 150.00 boots from JCPENNEY for </div><div align="center">30 buckaroosies each. </div><div align="center">yes. i bought 7 pairs. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">no. i dont have a problem. </div><div align="center">a couple were for me and the others for the princesses. </div><div align="center">that's what i get for having girls. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so what are ya thankful for this holiday?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am thankful that i have a job. </div><div align="center">wait, i have TWO. </div><div align="center">(very thankful)...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am thankful that i have 3 amazing daughters who NEVER EVER cease to amazing me. </div><div align="center">not only are they adorable, but they are kind and loving and fun. </div><div align="center">AND beautiful.....</div><div align="center">(proud mama, here)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am thankful that my sister from Cali is here for the holiday AND will be back for christmas.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i am thankful for my sweet mama who always tries to feed me no matter what time of </div><div align="center">the day or night i am over.....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and i am thankful for my lil fluffy nugget who is by far the best friend a girl </div><div align="center">could EVER have. </div><div align="center">that boy melts my heart. </div><div align="center">he is a handful. </div><div align="center">but he melts me.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">here are a few little FREE printables i found on </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/"><strong><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">pinterest</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;"><img height="545px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1joHso6qnnQ/TsO6AvA5KWI/AAAAAAAAG7g/IvStxe91JS4/s1600/ThanksgivingPrintEDIT.jpg" width="436px" /></span></strong></div><div align="center">credit: </div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1joHso6qnnQ/TsO6AvA5KWI/AAAAAAAAG7g/IvStxe91JS4/s1600/ThanksgivingPrintEDIT.jpg"><span style="color: black;"><strong>here</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i want to wish you all a happy and yummy turkey day....</div><div align="center">i also want to know </div><div align="center">who will be joining me for the mad shopping craze on FRIDAY?</div><div align="center">xo</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-18837318227462140892011-10-27T11:08:00.000-04:002011-10-27T11:08:49.639-04:00my new bestie!<div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>happy fall y'all.</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">there i go again with my sweet southern wishful accent!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i mean who doesnt love a girl with a cute little southern twang?!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i swore up and down i was going to keep up with my blogging, so my apologies. </div><div align="center">(its apologies to myself, because i know that people are not waiting and waiting to read my posts!) </div><div align="center">but anyway, i have been so busy with this little man</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">whom, i might add is going to get his little boy surgery tomorrow. i am freaking out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not just like a little, but seriously i am anxious right now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thinking about taking him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">let me tell you this. if you have any stress in your life, feel like you need a bestie, feel </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">like your pretty much drowning in sadness....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">GET A PUPPY! </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not even lying. this little man, has brought me so much unconditional love and happiness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i can not even begin to tell you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he is a living teddy bear. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the best part:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he is so forgiving. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he doesnt lie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he doesnt yell at me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he doesnt scream because he is missing a sock.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he doesnt get mad at me because i left a peanut butter spoon in the sink. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he is outright the BEST thing that has happened to me in a very long time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">now, let me reiterate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he is a LOT of work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">puppy classes, potty training, etc. but it is SO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">worth every last darn second. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he has become my life and has kept my sanity. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thats all i have for you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"></div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-57872591218713950082011-10-07T14:47:00.000-04:002011-10-07T14:47:32.097-04:00happy weekend!<div align="center">hi blog lovies! </div><div align="center">happy friday happy weekend!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i wanted to just share something really quickly that i found extremely touching.</div><div align="center">in remembrance of steve jobs, </div><div align="center">we have been hearing all of his quotes, many that were given during different speeches.</div><div align="center">i think many times we become engrossed with our lives that we </div><div align="center">trudge along and bypass many things because we are too busy or we are in a hurry. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i have had a difficult past few weeks, but i think i am enlightened by things i come to find. </div><div align="center">one of them was this quote/speech given </div><div align="center">by steve jobs. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i hope all of you take something away from this, like i have......i have said it before, life is short. too short. make the best of it while you can!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.</span></strong></div><strong><span style="font-size: large;"></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. – Stanford Commencement Speech, 2005</span></strong><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">rest in peace, steve. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">love you guys, </div><div style="text-align: center;">have a wonderfull weekend! </div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-73712820555627235412011-09-28T09:34:00.000-04:002011-09-28T09:34:59.741-04:00wordless weds!<div align="center">why, hello there! </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">believe in yourself and in your dreams!</div><div align="center">xoxo</div><div align="center">and </div><div align="center">have a fantabulous hump day!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713692896282300001.post-77048326904656792612011-09-27T08:48:00.000-04:002011-09-27T08:48:02.901-04:00fun stuff!<div align="center"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;"><strong>happy tuesday friends!</strong></span></div><div align="center">we are one day closer to friday. </div><div align="center">love that. </div><div align="center">how is everyone's week starting? </div><div align="center">yesterday started out not so great. my cable went out and i could not get it to work......</div><div align="center">thus no news in the morning before work! </div><div align="center">the news helps me plan </div><div align="center">my outfits, my day, etc. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">then i forget, something trivial happened and i was like, whooaah. is this really how the </div><div align="center">day is going to go??? i quickly changed my WHOLE brain set </div><div align="center">and redirected my thoughts into positive ones. </div><div align="center">guess what? </div><div align="center">it works!</div><div align="center">the rest of my day was wonderful.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i ended it with dinner at princess # 2's golf club! </div><div align="center">and then i watched the new show, </div><div align="center">heart of dixie!</div><div align="center">did any of you get a chance to see?</div><div align="center">i LOVED it. </div><div align="center">i have a special place in my heart for the south though, so that could have been </div><div align="center">some of the reason...</div><div align="center">just sayin. </div><div align="center">rachel bilson is ADORABLE. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">anyway, i wanted to share something that i received in my in box this morning. </div><div align="center">i subscribe to<span style="color: cyan;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://www.joyshope.com/"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong>joy's hope! </strong></span></a><span style="color: cyan;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: black;">if you are not familiar with her blog, run right over there. it is filled with </span></div><div align="center">a LOT of goodies. but more importantly read her 'about me'.</div><div align="center">this girl is just too cute and her story melted my heart. </div><div align="center">well, once again, this sweetheart is promoting a </div><div align="center">site that was made specifically to help a girl who </div><div align="center">needs a heart AND double lung transplant. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">it breaks my heart to hear of these situations, because so many times i </div><div align="center">think we take life for granted. </div><div align="center">please head over </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.shopforsharlie.bigcartel.com/"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;"><strong>HERE!</strong></span></a><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;"><strong> </strong></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">you will find a wide variety of tutorials, printables and ad space available to help support this girl, </div><div align="center">whose name is sharlie, btw. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">many times we spend money on little things, so take a few mins and see </div><div align="center">if there is something you could possibly use! there are adorable prints </div><div align="center">for like 5.00 bucks. that's the price of one</div><div align="center">starbucks latte.........</div><div align="center">AND you are helping a girl in need! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">blessings to each and everyone of you! </div><div align="center">remember life is short and never take one moment for granted! </div><div align="center">XO <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_251596223"></span><span id="goog_251596224"></span></div>terrid614http://www.blogger.com/profile/03059026682534676075noreply@blogger.com0