The sun beating down on her face, beads of perspiration trickling down her cheek, the Rocky theme song plays in the background as she crosses the finish line....
....okay really I'm just sitting in my bed eating Warm Delights (future post for sure-yummy!) Either way you put it, I did it! I posted for 30 days straight!!! Go me! (And you for putting up with it!)
So, every other crazy person in America was out shopping on Black Friday and I decided to look for some great deals as well! I've had my eye on some boots at Bass, but I must say they do not hold a candle to the fabulous shoe I got! Now, before you continue to read you have to check all jealousy and envy at the door! This bad boy is exclusive!!!
Now, I know what you are all thinking, but no I will not share. Well, I can't really for the next 7-10 days. You can be put on the waiting list for after that though!
But really, I am a klutz! I was coming down the stairs on my way to work yesterday afternoon and skipped the bottom step (on accident) and my foot collapsed! It's not broken, but I sprained the bottom of my freaking foot! I mean, COME ON! It's not even a normal spot! So I get to wear this LOVELY shoe for the next week or so! What did I get myself into?
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping for sure!
2. Real tree or Artificial? I haven't had a real tree for YEARS!
3. When do you put up the tree? The question really is when do you put your tree down. Answer: Never
4. When do you take the tree down? See above!
5. Do you like eggnog? Ya buddy! With Sprite is the best!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? On year I got SO much Barbie stuff! It was great!
7. Hardest person to buy for? No one really this year, I have it all figured out!
8. Easiest person(s) to buy for? My littlest bro and sis.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Sure do!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Hmmm...neither! Oops!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Nothing comes to mind.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Santa Claus
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? October through November... Don't like to deal with it in December.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Maybe...
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? All food is great! Oh! Actually Marzipan Pound Cake is the BOMB!
16. Lights on the tree? Tons!
17. Favorite Christmas song? The Christmas Song(Chestnuts Roasting on a Open Fire)
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay in the vicinity of home.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher and Dancer, Prancer & Vixen, Comet & Cupid, Donner & Blitzen...and the most famous reindeer of all- Rudolph
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Open the ones from family Christmas Eve and the ones from Santa Christmas morning
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Parking Lots! It took me 10 minutes to hike to work last night! I had to park so far away!
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23. Favorite ornament theme or color? We have these snowmen with squiggly hats! So cute!
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Honey Ham
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? To make plan at work! Really, is it that much to ask for?? If I have to settle for something else, I'll take a new digital camera! Lol
I work at midnight tonight (STUPID MALL)! I do not want to work tonight. I have two girls working with me because Nicolyn is fabulous and allowed her people to help out in my store! I think I am going to go unlock the door and then come back home and go back to bed. I need some sleep... BAD!
I also just wanted to say thank you to my family and friends. I love you all so very much!
So I didn't actually post this on 11/26/08... you can sue me...
I went to a bridal shower last night after work, then hung out with friends from high school. When I got home I had to start my yumminess for Thanksgiving, half of which I subsequently ruined and had no patience to start over in the middle of last night. So this morning I had to go to the store to replace all my supplies, and start Thanksgiving prep over. So now I have two spare seconds to give you a "Wednesday" post. Thank heavens for post-dating, right?
WHAT THE BLEEP????? THIS IS BLEEPING RIDICULOUS!!!!! THERE IS NO BLEEPING WAY IN BLEEP THAT WE GOT 33%!!!!! SUCH BULL BLEEP!!!!! BLEEP!! BLEEP!!! BLEEP!!!!
*I think I MAY have anger issues!
I love how when you are younger, you say the funniest things! You think you are so original and so intelligent but in reality, you are just a doof!
I was recently reminded of an experience when I was 14. My family and I just moved into a new house. I wanted my room to be MY space. You know, keep my stinky brother out. So I came up with this genius idea to make a sign and put it on my bedroom door. It said "NO TRESPASSING!! Prosecutors will be violated".
Just to be clear, I didn't mean to put that! That's just what I ended up with. I didn't realize it was wrong until my parents saw it! Like I said.. a doof!
…Obession… Fur Lined Hoodies.
…Favorite Quote… Decadent? You bet your sweet scooper!
…Stress… Inconsiderate people dropping bombshells.
…Joy… Christmas Shopping! Whatever am I going to do for the next month, its mostly done!
…Entertainment… Excuses people come up with... really?
…Concern… Will my room ever be clean?
…Read… Nothing really, A Little Sisterly Advice has been hanging out in my purse for awhile.
…Treat… Mint M&M's, Red Velvet Bundt Cake, Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake.
…Addiction… Shoes!
Wouldn't it be great if every intense situation could start with the other person saying, "First off, look at the sassiness you got going on here"? It sure puts me at ease! Plus it gives me cause to buy new outfits!! 
Things I've Done! To participate just copy and paste in your own blog, and bold all of the things you have done. Happy discoveries!
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band(Rock Band works right?)
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen an eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language(I tried to learn Portuguese for a missionary LMBO)
37. Had enough money to be satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie(Totally can't see us, but me and my mom were extras)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
We played games at my parents house tonight, and I think that this is going to become an every Sunday thing. Playing games with my family is a hoot! Minus a few diva moments it was a grand ol' time!
I feel the need to include this thought into this post: Canasta is an under appreciated game! My sister Jenny and I are the only people left in this world that love this game, I'm pretty sure of it! Therefore we have deemed this "our game". Only the two of us get to play it. Too bad for the rest of you because it the bomb...wait for it... diggity!
I went to a Pampered Chef party tonight... and I found the secret to make these worthwhile! Take a friend who is willing to clear out the pan of dessert to take with you when you leave. (Thanks Suz)!
And for any of you who are unfulfilled by those two sentences, here is my version of the yummy yummy dessert (the one that we stole):
*Prepare a boxed brownie mix.
*Throw a bunch of chocolate chips in there, I think brown sugar too... but maybe not.
*Bake it around 400 degrees, for however long you feel like (or if your not feeling daring you can follow the directions on the box, your choice).
*Melt any leftover chocolate chips you may have that you did not snack on while the brownies baked.
*Drizzle them in fun designs over your brownies (boring designs work as well).
*Place Rolo's on top of your concoction so it melts in caramely goodness.
*Sprinkle brown sugar over the top for added pizazz.
I LOVE Alvin and the Chipmunks! They were my favorite cartoon as a kid. I even made my little brother and sister sing and act out the opening credits with me! Well I don't sing the credits anymore, but I do collect all the nifty DVD collections they put out of old episodes. And it made my day today when I was at the store and they had Alvin and the Chipmunks Thanksgiving! Woot! Can't wait!
I mean, really, whats not to love about these little guys? *People who are not capable of ordering their meals at restaurants we have to stand in line for. Or the drive-thru for that matter!
*Cheap gift clients.. I'm sorry your feel that your daughter/ daughter- in- law is only worth a $10 tacky shirt! If you want that, go to Walmart! We don't sell those here!
*When a cashier tells you what to do with the debit pin pad when being rung up. I know some people require an explanation, but I am certainly not one of them! I learned how to read.
*My dirty car. Can't it just stay clean on it's own?
*People who call you only when they need something, not because they care!
*When you are driving up a hill and the putz in front of you decides to slam on his brakes for no apparent reason. HELLO! We're going up a hill.. we need the speed!
*Hormonal DHL drivers that have more mood swings than a woman going through "the change"!
I have a confession to make. I am a compulsive necklace breaker! Every time I wear one, I break it! Even if I make it through a full day at work, I'll inevitably break it in my car on my way home! I am just that good!
This has not taught me anything though. I continue to buy them regularly! I'll study it, give it a couple of tugs, and even check the density of the chain before purchasing. If it makes it through my test, it must be indestructible.. right? WRONG! I truly amaze myself!
Good thing I have friends that are compulsive necklace fixers!
Okay Jo,
Here are my top 5 favorite blogs, in no particular order:
*Jana- She's my best friend, so I kinda have to like it right?
*Suz- I love the way she writes. Though the real treat is when she reads her draft to you!
*Camaron (private)- This one is HILARIOUS, sucks for all you who aren't invited!
*Natalie- I love how her blogs are so "Natalie". Just so original, personal, and comfortable.
*Amanda- Her pictures are always the cutest darn things ever!
Now I tag you 5 lucky ducks (Suz and Natalie I know you have already been tagged, but it just means you ESPECIALLY have to do this).
Here are my guts! My purse! Doesn't a woman's purse speak volumes about her? What does mine say? That I'm prepared in an emergency!
The specifics:
... The filling inside See's Pecan Rolls
So I had a story to go along with this pic, but decided it made me sound like a brat (which for the record, I am.. but I like to keep up appearances) so I decided to nix the story. I enjoyed the picture so much that I'm still going to share it.
I came to a realization today. I have electrophobia. This is fear of electric shock. How did I come to this conclusion after 24 years you may be wondering (and if you're not.. you should be). I went to help my dad jump his car, and realized that this simple act scares the CRAP out of me!! And it always has!
But just so you know, I am willing to help! I'll bring my car.. I'll even push the gas pedal! Just PLEASE, PLEASE don't ask me to touch the jumper cables!
What phobias do you have?
Random thought that has been on my mind forever:
If a gas tank's automated machine ASKS if you want a receipt, why is there always a collection of unclaimed receipts piling up behind the little door? Maybe I'm old fashioned or something, but if I say yes that I want a receipt, I actually make the effort to take that receipt. Could just be me.
So this is me, always late. It's National Blogging Something-Or-Other Month, and typical me, I'm slow on the get go. I have decided that it is physically impossible for me to be on time... for ANYTHING. I read a magazine article a month ago that stated that this meant that I was lazy, and had no respect for others. I debate this reasoning. I am positive that there is a disease out there, Chronic Unpunctuality Disorder maybe? Or the author of that article was right... you can decide.
