tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50049192011-11-15T07:53:46.923-08:00My thoughts, dreams, hopes, and rants.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.comBlogger2711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-78220347082539427872010-09-16T14:54:00.000-07:002010-09-16T14:56:45.400-07:00

Dang, it's been forever since I've been here... I'm surprised this place still exists.I've been thinking about bloggin again.. so maybe I'll have somethin interestin to say sometime in the near future. Today is my birthday. I am 39 years old. It's the ending of a decade. Time for reflection. Time for renewal. Time. Ok, so maybe I'll say something worthy soon... if not, I will just regail you

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-75286380237667613342009-06-04T06:30:00.000-07:002009-06-04T06:37:28.420-07:00

I know, I know - stop getting on soap boxes - but really - this time, it's worth it! GO BUY and SUPPORT FLA-VOR-ICE! PLEASE!!! See the email below from Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation -Dear Families,Kensington, MD - Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation is excited to announce the production of the first Gold Ribbon specially marked commercial product. Available now in your

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-24701468815064154272009-05-27T08:32:00.000-07:002009-05-27T09:01:51.775-07:00

I'm sitting here wondering how two years can pass so fast in one sense, and in another, not. Let me clarify. Today is the two year anniversary of my Grams passing. Two years ago today, I held her hand and touched her leg as my mom held her other hand, my aunt held her leg, my other aunt held me, my cousin stood in the room shell-shocked, and my son bolted from the room. Two years ago today, I

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-89966956651573271472009-05-08T07:22:00.000-07:002009-05-08T07:47:38.036-07:00

Ok, I know - I know. I am passionate about a couple of causes - One being the post below - Childhood cancer. The second is Traumatic Brain Injuries. So, as I step down from my first soap box about supporting childhood cancer, I'm going to step over to my next soap box about traumatic brain injuries - and a word of caution. You see, one of my friends, Tracy, could not have said it better! So,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-6939858209178509182009-05-04T13:30:00.000-07:002009-05-04T13:45:05.648-07:00

Blatantly Stolen from another - a Carepage of a child who I pray for on a regular basis -A man named Mr. Alfriend posted this a couple days ago. How sick does this make you?The Swine Flu : A CrisisIt's all over the news. The Swine Flu has entered the U.S., and everyone is responding quickly. Here is what has happened already:Over 100 schools have closed.President Obama called on all schools with

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-56756484964723246312009-04-28T20:04:00.000-07:002009-04-28T20:05:09.896-07:00

Thank you so very much to Just Be Real! I have been honored with this award!Thank you!!!!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-59250836726680410622009-04-21T09:48:00.000-07:002009-04-21T09:56:26.491-07:00

I guess it's that time of year again. I have pneumonia. Again. It's in the lower left and upper right quadrants of my lungs. Not to be totally gross and all, but this year is weird. Normally, I can tell that I'm going from just crappy allergies to pneumonia because the crap coming up from my lungs changes colors - it goes from clear or milky white to a lovely shade of green or yellow or brown or

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-13565143189881098192009-04-16T07:28:00.000-07:002009-04-16T07:41:08.668-07:00

Life is again upside down... as usual.My ex is in NY for work, so I get the boy all week! I'm so thrilled!! I get him from Monday (four days ago) until next Tuesday, April 21! I'm so thrilled! It's been a fun several days. (Only half of that is facetious.) Let me see if I can give you a quick run down:Monday - I took off work early, took the boy to take his driving permit test (written part)

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-82708474744961258192009-04-08T10:13:00.001-07:002009-04-08T10:14:11.529-07:00

My divorce is final. My house has sold. That life is over. This new life has begun. Now if I could just come up with some darned money! LOL!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-560552392055880452009-01-21T07:02:00.000-08:002009-01-21T07:11:40.046-08:00

Ok, so it's been - FOREVER... but I signed up for something from my friend over at Two Dolla and one of the rules is that I have to post over here... so here you go! I wonder how long it will take me to get six?! I may have to put a six month expiration date on here or something! HA!The first six (6) people to respond to this post will get something made by me. It will be about or tailored to

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-47446455099084393872008-09-18T10:52:00.000-07:002008-09-18T12:43:02.668-07:00

So, yeah... thought I forgot about this place, didn't you? I didn't. Just didn't have a lot to say for a while. I guess I have a little to say again.Divorce is going... well, it's going. It is a long drawn out process. He wants, I want, we disagree, our attorneys both suck, guess that's what we get for going cheap... neither attorney is any good at getting information that is needed and

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-54645791361926394102008-01-28T14:03:00.000-08:002008-01-28T14:58:36.638-08:00

I wish I could take credit for the following, but I can't. It's still good! I'm on my diet plan, so I am eDit (ing) what I eat instead of Diet (ing) -- (See the play on the word/letters!) - I have lost an average of 1.85 pounds since the first of the year. WOO HOO!! I am down a whole dress size right now. And I am still going lower. I am happier, so I am becoming healthier. I am doing ok.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-43573220934491443542008-01-08T10:15:00.000-08:002008-01-08T10:16:23.933-08:00

Talk about changes going on in my life. New Year brings new world to me. I THINK these changes are for the better – I BELIEVE they are what I need to do right now – Right or Wrong, I KNOW they are what I am doing. I moved out. WOW. To see those words on ‘paper’ or at least written out are almost as shocking as actually DOING it. I moved out, just this weekend. I have my own place that I am

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1524370467285448472007-12-19T08:38:00.000-08:002007-12-19T09:18:32.607-08:00

Christmas is coming. Like it or not! Ready or Not! Here it comes! It's just six days away. Christmas in my family has always been a HUGE affair. I know I have blogged about it in the past, but I don't feel like searching my archives to find it again, so... I'll give you a shortened version of the "Michele" Christmas. When I was a little girl, I started Christmas morning around 4:30am, then

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-9359500656448325772007-11-05T14:54:00.000-08:002007-11-05T14:57:19.464-08:00

I have a confession to make. I’m not as strong as you think I am. Really, I’m not. I’m a big old chicken. I just can’t do it. I literally made myself sick yesterday because I just can’t do it. What is it? Well, Saturday, I got another one of ‘the calls’. A good good friend of mine’s sister was killed in a car wreck. I should have gone home to the old home town and been there for them. I

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-19994977199636038122007-10-22T20:16:00.000-07:002007-10-22T20:19:17.948-07:00

Ok, I admit it. I was warned - really I was. But this fourteen crap... it sucks. I mean, really sucks. This new attitude, this new lack of responsibility, this new lying, this new world that I woke up in since da boy turned fourteen is just almost to drive me to distraction. I do not like this man child who has taken over my son's body. I do not like this hateful boy who thinks he rules the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-83095961796533505552007-10-05T20:22:00.000-07:002007-10-05T20:24:50.839-07:00

So, my girls are out there again. I've supported this cause every year for the last five years. The girls have been posted four of the five years. Go. Donate. Believe in the cause. Whether it's doing what Wendy does and shave your head and walk in the three day walk, or donating to the cause through the boobie thon, or doing something - MAKE A DIFFERENCE. This is one thing I am proud of.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-3772515970017030452007-09-25T21:42:00.001-07:002007-09-25T21:42:55.874-07:00

She's gone.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-31224404418728724332007-09-24T10:48:00.001-07:002007-09-24T10:48:37.258-07:00

Well, Heavens be praised! Granny is still staying strong. She had a bad night Friday night, which is why we were called home on Saturday, but she rallied around and is still fighting. She has a strong grip, and her mind is still 100% - when it’s not fogged by pain killers or pain. There is a period in there though, between the pain getting too strong for her frail body and when the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1215270967809126012007-09-22T06:10:00.000-07:002007-09-22T06:29:00.314-07:00

So, now, my dad's mom is dead. She died when he was born. 2 years later, enter Phyllis, aka Rose, aka Heavy, aka Granny. She is the only Grandma I know for my dad. She is dying. As in, we have been called 'home' to the old home town because it is not believed she will make it through the weekend. She was initially given a month, but she is going downhill very quickly, and my Grandpa called

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-32310818983154964772007-09-07T18:05:00.000-07:002007-09-24T10:49:16.163-07:00

This is not one of those "forwards" - this is an honest missing child. She is a friend of mine's daughter. She is a runaway, and her mom is going crazy worrying about her. The *ACTUAL* newspaper link is here. Megan's mom has set up a myspace page and this is what it says. Megan Gravener has been missing since around 2:30 pm on Sunday September 2, 2007.She is approximately 5'5-5'6 has blue eyes

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-79065201350285379622007-09-03T18:53:00.000-07:002007-09-03T18:54:03.091-07:00

o, been a while. I'm still surviving. I go day to day with my life. Kiddo has started eighth grade. I can't believe how grown up he is. It's amazing. He's in all honors classes. Even his electives are considered honors classes. He's taking Vo-Ag AKA - FFA. He loves it. He's wanting to show a critter now. I've almost talked him into a sheep rather than a steer. It's considerably cheaper

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-69408751857188330462007-05-27T14:20:00.000-07:002007-05-27T14:21:15.837-07:00

5th of MayMy Grandpa died.Today.My Gran died.This sucks.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-41679336008072496292007-03-25T20:22:00.000-07:002007-03-25T18:23:58.792-07:00

HE's HOME!!!He's home! He's home! He's HOME!!!! My boy is HOME!!! I love having him HOME! I've missed him so!!!!He's had a wonderful time! He's glad to be home!!! We spent $106.99 on pictures - to have them developed, so as soon as I have the time, I will post them on my flickr acct.But HE'S HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am so very happy!!!!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-66493706019254132522007-03-22T18:21:00.000-07:002007-03-25T18:21:58.148-07:00

Well, the kiddo comes back tonight. I technically should wait to do this until he gets back, but I just can't stand it. I want to say THANK YOU to those who've helped!!! You are a great blessing in our lives, and I can not thank you enough. I don't mean necessarily just monetary help either. Although, Roni, I can't thank you enough for contributing to the funds! Zuly just knowing that I had

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1167324129612780032006-12-28T08:41:00.000-08:002006-12-28T08:42:09.636-08:00

UPDATES and the like Been a while, yes? I know, I know… sorry. Well, not really. I’ve had… things going on for a while now, and I just haven’t gotten around to updating this blog. For one, I’m tired. I mean, seriously, sleep all day and all night for a week tired. My house needs cleaned. I’ve recently read where someone called herself a “C plus housekeeper at best” – well, I personally

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1158947496269958282006-09-22T10:50:00.000-07:002006-09-22T10:51:36.283-07:00

Paypal Pay pal button is now on the side. THANK YOU!!! M~!

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1158864749699309902006-09-21T11:51:00.000-07:002006-09-21T11:52:29.750-07:00

Calling all Friends, Blog Buddies, and Generous Strangers! My kiddo – see him over there on the side – my boy wants to go to Washington DC with his school. His grandma promised him he could go this year, and now doesn’t have the money to cover the trip…due to circumstances beyond her control and since I’m not working at my wonderful fabulous job any more, (a different blog, and it was no

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1158032926576495922006-09-11T20:39:00.000-07:002006-09-11T20:48:46.616-07:00

NEVER FORGETNo matter what your political affiliation may be, please never forget what happened on this date five years ago. I won't go into my personal beliefs, but I will ask that you never forget what happened. I think, in my life anyway, it will be as in my mother's life - my mom can tell you exactly where she was and what she was doing when JFK was killed and she can tell you exactly where

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1154994193544255562006-08-07T16:33:00.000-07:002006-08-07T16:43:13.606-07:00

InterestingLife is rather interesting around here. *Insert major sarcastic tone here*So, my wonderful job, that I came home EVERY day saying, "I LOVE MY JOB" - yeah, well, it got put on furlow. For 90 days - at least. So, as compensation for starting me, and then not having a job for me, they put me to work with hubby - at least at hubby's company. Yeah. Morning, noon, and evening I'm riding

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1152585974523844842006-07-10T19:36:00.000-07:002006-07-10T19:46:14.633-07:00

PUPPIESWe have PUPPIES!! Ten of them. SEVEN girls and THREE boys. I am so excited! See the pictures on the side!Golden Retriever Pups. Momma dog got into some trouble, and had to have an emergency cesarean, and then had to be spayed - her uterus ruptured inside her - EWW. But she pulled through surgery just fine. Dad is scared for his life - mom is trying to kill him - she's very protective

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1151029389318248472006-06-22T19:13:00.000-07:002006-06-22T19:23:09.326-07:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MESo, today is my 10 year anniversary. I got a beautiful boquet of flowers for my anniversary. My hubby and I are going to go to dinner when he gets home. Right now, he's in MN. for work. Lovely, no? He's going to be there until Saturday. He was supposed to be home Friday, but he's not. He's been gone since the 11th. I just love work travel.On more positive news, I

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1150261918719040072006-06-13T22:02:00.000-07:002006-06-13T22:11:58.740-07:00

CHANGESAgain, more changes in my life. I don't work for the company that I did work for. I'm fairly certain this is a good thing. I've had a couple of interviews with another company, and I've received an offer from them, so I'm praying that everything will work out where I can start there this week. I've definitely come to the decision that not being with the company I was with is a good

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1149820135945855512006-06-08T19:23:00.000-07:002006-06-08T19:28:55.956-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS WENDY!!WENDY I am so proud of you!! You made your own personal goal!! Wendy is participating in the 3 day walk again this year, and had set a personal goal of raising $2500 for Breast Cancer awareness. She has surpassed this goal. The team is within a couple of thousand away from raising $30,000. for the cause. I am telling you - Wendy ROCKS! Go, tell her how wonderful she is.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1149647651899010182006-06-06T19:28:00.000-07:002006-06-06T19:34:11.913-07:00

Couldn't pass up the day without making some sort of post. Not that I have anything brilliant to say, not that I have anything really to say, but it was just one of those things. So far, there's like three hours to go and the day is done. We're still alive. The apocolypse hasn't happened as of yet. Unless it has, and I'm one of the left behind... but no, my boy is still here, and I know that

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1149303105323675022006-06-02T19:36:00.000-07:002006-06-02T19:51:45.340-07:00

Well, ya'll, it's time to get a laugh at my expense. I did the dumbest thing! We'll start on Monday... Memorial day. I was coming home from Ponca (my home town) and the boys were on the new bike, so we were separate in our times of coming home... The boys called me and asked me to stop at the grocery store on the way home because we were out of milk and bread... so I stopped at the Piggly Wiggly

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1148698280876807052006-05-26T19:40:00.000-07:002006-05-26T19:51:20.886-07:00

UPDATESSo, um, just to remind you that I am still alive and kicking, I thought I would update a little bit. Nothing too fun going on... I mean, some fun things have happened, but I've been kind of in the dumps lately, so it's not spiked super high on my fun-o-meter like it would have if I hadn't had a case of the duldrums. What can I say. Since last I wrote, I did not get the job I wanted. I

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1147468155193422512006-05-12T14:08:00.000-07:002006-05-12T14:09:15.193-07:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there in blogland. I hope you have a wonderful day. M

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1146074866212468262006-04-26T11:06:00.000-07:002006-04-26T11:09:17.456-07:00

GOOD NEWSI just got called for another interview with the company I've been praying and asking for good thoughts about. It's on Monday.Please keep the thoughts coming for MONDAY!THANK YOU ALL!!!MichelePS I added comments to my blog through BLOGGER so those of you who couldn't comment before, should be able to do so now... so please do - COMMENT that is!!! M

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1145885493708913892006-04-24T06:22:00.000-07:002006-04-26T07:48:42.896-07:00

UpdatesPositive. I am still trying very hard to be my positive self. It's getting easier again. I made an "A" in my math course. I was so proud of myself. It's the first "A" I've made in math since the seventh grade when one of my best friends did all the work and let me cheat off her paper. I just don't have a head for math... but I did it! WOO HOO!I had an interview with a company that I

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1144861650382039212006-04-12T10:02:00.000-07:002006-04-12T10:07:30.393-07:00

Stolen from a friend of a friend...Women in Media and News, a kick-ass media training and monitoring organization needs your support! Come on my friends!!From the director of WMN: "Often, media activism requires an investment of time, self-education and energy. Not today—for the rest of this month, there's a quirky, 30-seconds-a-day way to support Women In Media & News, the women's media

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1143481767632348352006-03-27T09:47:00.000-08:002006-03-27T09:51:28.916-08:00

Rest In Peace, my friendRest in Peace . I will miss you for the rest of my life. Your wit, your sarcasm, your uncanny ability to see straight through me. Your love, your friendship, your support, and your faith – I will never have anything to match. You were my safety harness. I knew that I could never fall with you holding me safe. I knew you were always there to catch me. You understood

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1139884028572927442006-02-13T18:19:00.000-08:002006-02-13T18:27:36.696-08:00

CH CH CH CHANGES!Ok, so it's been forever and a day since I have actually written anything on here. Sorry about that. I'm still in school - which by the way is kicking my butt big time. I'll be lucky to pull a "C" out of the class. And that's by the seat of my pants. I've changed jobs. I now work for a home health service. In the office doing the scheduling (eventually), interviewing,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1137110239885081622006-01-12T15:55:00.000-08:002006-01-12T15:57:19.896-08:00

Tough, and Tougher.Still hanging in here. Things are still pretty tough. Just wanted to post to let you know. We're getting through. Life continues. Christmas was hard. New Year's was hard. Life continues. Until next time...M

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1133798604425998352005-12-05T08:02:00.000-08:002005-12-05T08:03:24.436-08:00

my brother in law died yesterday. Sunday

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1133382296531186082005-11-30T12:00:00.000-08:002005-11-30T12:24:56.543-08:00

CRAP! Or Life in General... You choose.So, had a lot going on lately. I'm tired. I am truly greatful for little things right now. I think I'm getting depressed again... and it's not a good time for it. But I'm sad. Not in the boo-hoo sort of way, but in the something is sitting on my chest making it hard to breathe sort of way. In the, I see something sweet and start to cry, and believe me

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NewsNothing major going on in our lives right now. Kiddo is doing fabulous. He and hubby have gone hunting already once this season, and both had a wonderful time. Hubby said that it was the most fun he had ever had while hunting with kiddo - so it's all great! I'm working on some beading projects for Christmas presents. I have more ideas than I have knowledge, so I'm trying to learn quickly

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UpdatesI added new pictures to my Flicker Account. Several of our Halloween Pictures... and some "Air Guitar" pictures... and some football pictures. Kiddo had a great time trick or treating and he enjoyed his friends. Football has been great. We are almost done. This week is the last week of football. It's been a long season. I'm glad we're almost done - I miss it when he's not playing,

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!Round about the cauldron go;In the poison'd entrails throw.Toad, that under cold stoneDays and nights has thirty-oneSwelter'd venom sleeping got,Boil thou first i' the charmed pot.Double, double, toil and trouble;Fire burn and cauldron bubble.Fillet of a fenny snake,In the cauldron boil and bake;Eye of newt and toe of frog,Wool of bat and tongue of dog,Adder's fork and

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BEST MOM!I now have the title of the "BEST MOM IN THE UNIVERSE!" according to my son. I took my son on a helicopter ride last night with the Police Department of our local city. He thought it was amazing. *I* thought it was amazing! See, what happened, I mean, how this all came about... (cue instrumental and floating clouds)There was a silent auction here at work, and one of the things we

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Some MEME FUN! Since I haven’t done one of these in a long time...1. First name? Michele2. Were you named after anyone?? Yes3. Do you wish on stars?? Yes4. When did you last cry?? Don’t remember...5. Do you like your handwriting? No 6. What is your favorite lunch meat? Ham and Turkey7. What is your birth date?? 09/168. What is your most embarrassing CD? Dolly Parton9. If you were another person

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Thank you!We've raised more than $9,000.00. Thank you all so much!Other news...I'm no longer working two jobs. I'm tired. My son misses me. His grades are slipping. He needs me. My house misses me. My laundry is not being done... my house is not clean... things are no fun around my house... so, I've quit. My health definitely can not take it. I spent two days at home sick. I haven't

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DONATE TODAY!Ok, LAST CHANCE! I just checked the page again, and my tattas are up there... so go and DONATE today. It's a wonderful cause. It's a wonderful chance! Go and help until it hurts! Do it for the women in your life. Do it for the men in your life! Breast cancer affects us ALL! Tomorrow is the last day for donations through the boobiethon there is no more - "I'll do it later" so

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HELPING OTHERSIn my opinion... when you are sad, depressed, upset or stressed, one of the ways to de-compress - to bring yourself out of the depression, to stop being so upset - is to help someone else. So, that's what I'm doing. I had hubby take some pictures of my tattas and they are now on line for the second year in a row. You can find them at: The Fourth Annual Boobie-Thon. It's a great

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I didn't get certified. I'm not even going to get the opportunity to interview for the position with the person who is hiring for the position.I don't have the education that they want. Damned it.Now I have to keep my second job. Damned it. I am sad.

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News and Birthday GoodnessFirst, News: I went to the initial interview and I think it went pretty good. I am still waiting to hear if I am a confirmed candidate or not though. I am supposed to hear this week. But I work for government, so it may be next week. In the interview, the interviewer went from saying, “the person who interviews for this position will . . .” to “When you go over and

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Requesting good vibes, prayers, and all things positive Please!I have an initial interview tomorrow for a 'workforce specialist' position with the company I currently work for. I have to pass this initial interview and be 'certified' in order to even interview with the person hiring for the actual position.Anyone who knows me, knows that I am qualified to work as a workforce specialist, due to

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Birthday Goodness!My Birthday was FABULOUS! Thank you all for your emails and your ecards and your comments! It was a wonderful birthday! It's hard to believe that I am 34. I mean, I've been saying that I'm 34 for a while now... I honestly thought I was going to be 35 this year - but since I'm not, I've taken a moment to think about 34. There are so many things that I want to accomplish.

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More Birthday!HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTA!!!Hope it is wonderful!!!Love ya!M

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Happy Birthday to ME!!! Happy Birthday to my friend Michelle! Happy Birthday to us!Happy Birthday tomorrow to my Hubby!Birthday Weekend here I COME! WOO HOO!!!

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And SO it Starts...We've had our first somewhat serious football injury. Kiddo has sprung his knee. His left knee. I've had him to the doctor, and he's going to be fine... he's out of practice tonight, tomorrow night and Friday night. He's questionable for the game on Saturday. He's off his feet today. It's not a bad sprain. But it's there. So, I'm home today watching over him and trying

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WORK! AND Recipe requestsSo, this second job thing.... yeah, it sucks. I don't know how people do it. I am not organized enough to hold down two jobs. Especially working every blooming night. I didn't get home until almost 10:00 last night. That meant that I had exactly thirty minutes with my kiddo. NOT GOOD. NOT GOOD AT ALL. I do not like spending that little time with my son. I usually

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1126187901291464772005-09-08T06:47:00.000-07:002005-09-08T06:58:21.296-07:00

Just call me 'Grace'I fell. I hurt myself. Nothing broken. Nothing serious. But I have a rather sizable bruise on my right hip, and my left knee doesn't like my weight. I know, I'm so Graceful...Next Friday is my birthday. For anyone who cares. I'm supposed to be too old for these things, but I really enjoy the attention. (Don't tell my friends that I admitted to it - they all know it

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Nothing Going OnWork, and other work. Otherwise, nothing going on here...Kiddo is fine. He's great. He's being very supportive of my second job - he doesn't like it, but he's doing good.Hubby is fine. He is feeling bad that I am working two jobs, wishing I would quit the second one, but not coming up with more ways for us to have money - so I keep the second job.I am fine. I've had two days

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1125343899049075692005-08-29T12:19:00.000-07:002005-08-29T12:31:39.053-07:00

New JobSo, yeah. I am one tired woman. I am now working two jobs. I started last Tuesday at my new job in the evenings. It is for a new department store in our area. The store is going to be really cool. I'm looking forward to their opening... not so much working for them, but definitely for the clothing they carry. I'll be spending some money in there!So I work from 8 - 5 at one job, mind

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1124993633092456262005-08-25T11:12:00.000-07:002005-08-25T11:13:53.096-07:00

Copy these questions, paste them in this blog entry's comments and answer them. 1. Who are you? 2. Are we friends? 3. When and how did we meet? 4. Do you have a crush on me? 5. Would you kiss me? 6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. 7. Describe me in one word. 8. What was your first impression? 9. Do you still think that way about me now? 10. What reminds you of me? 11. If you

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THANK YOU Wendy!Now I have PICTURES!You can see how handsome my kiddo is, and I will try to keep things updated as I can. I love pictures of my family's ranch, so I'm sure I'll have several of those up there too. THANK YOU again Wendy! This is WONDERFUL!!!Now, tell me how handsome my boy is! Go on, you know you want to! hehe!Until next time,MUPDATE:If you know my kiddo, please do not put his

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I knew it was because I was tired...DisorderRatingParanoid:ModerateSchizoid:LowSchizotypal:HighAntisocial:ModerateBorderline:LowHistrionic:HighNarcissistic:ModerateAvoidant:ModerateDependent:ModerateObsessive-Compulsive:Low-- Personality Disorder Test ---- Personality Disorder Information --

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SchedulesI got a new job. A second job. I start Tuesday. Finances SUCK. They are from the depths of hell.Kiddo's football schedule is up. Email me if you want a copy.That is all.M

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BalanceFinding Balance in life is so HARD. Balancing too many activities for kiddo, with letting him be a kid, with letting him do as much as we can that he wants to do, with keeping him responsible, with teaching him to juggle life in general - I mean really, we all juggle a million and ten things at once to just get through the day - without overwhelming him... Kiddo is finally feeling better.

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POST SECRETThanks to Guile, I have found an amazing link . I really like this page, and have put it on my "Blogs I read" because it is amazing. Guile has some other really cool links as well. Check him and the links out when you have time.M~PS Kiddo is STILL sick. His temperature came back up tonight after being gone all day today. My neighbor scared the shit out of me asking if he was

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I think it's because I am so tired.DisorderRatingParanoid:ModerateSchizoid:LowSchizotypal:HighAntisocial:HighBorderline:LowHistrionic:Very HighNarcissistic:HighAvoidant:HighDependent:HighObsessive-Compulsive:High-- Personality Disorder Test ---- Personality Disorder Information --Then again... maybe not. I'll take this in a few days, when kiddo is completely well, and see if I score the same or

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Happy Birthday and More Happy Birthday Craig!!! I can’t believe you are so OLD! (HAHA! I am only teasing love!) I am proud of how well you are doing in school, and I’m glad you are doing ok with Kelli! I love ya babe... always... Now for the more...I wrecked my truck... Before you ask, I’m fine. Ok, well, I’m OK. I’m not seriously injured. My truck is better than I expected it to be. The

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1122469151686128352005-07-27T05:54:00.000-07:002005-07-27T05:59:11.693-07:00

NormalcyThings are somewhat back to normal... as normal as my life gets anyway. Normal for us. And I won't even get into the discussion about "What is NORMAL anyway?" for this post.Kiddo is home, he is happy to be home. He is three feet under my butt, and he is clingy for an eleven year old... he's clingy for him - but he's home. He had fun, and he wants to go again, so I'll suffer through

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He's HOME!!!My boy is FINALLY HOME! He is none the worse for wear... teeth are a little yellow, shirt is a little stinky, and I think he's grown another half inch or more... but He's HOME! I've been listening to tales of how he almost got lost, and how he played pranks on other boys and how he swam and how he got his different badges and how much fun he ended out having but HOW GLAD HE IS TO BE

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And you ALL said I was nuts I WAS RIGHT! Call it mother’s instinct, call it a unique connection with my son, call it clairvoyance, call it what you will. I was right. I got a letter from my son that is a “form letter” that I created for him so that I would indeed get SOMETHING from him while he was gone. I’ll recreate it here with HIS words in the blanks italicized :Today is: Sunday

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Day ThreeI've made it to day three. Half way there. (Since it's after noon here.) I still don't know how on earth I'm going to get through. I am weepy. And I hate to cry. I am physically ill. My stomach hurts. I stopped even trying to sleep. I lay in bed and do my best to think of all the positive things he is learning and all the fun he is having and just as I start to doze, my

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Missing HIMIt's only day one. I have no idea how parents who are divorced DO this. One week. It's only one week. I can manage one week, can't I? Am I the most protective parent on the planet? Do I REALLY still have that umbilical cord attached? I thought I had cut it years ago... that I just had the apron strings pulled tight... I have no idea how on earth I am going to make it the rest of

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Well, We Made It! FINALLY! We made it through a year without kiddo getting hurt. I don’t know if it is maturity, if it is all the prayers, or if it is just pure luck, but this year, we made it without kiddo getting hurt. Thank you for your positive thoughts. So, what’s been going on? Well, we’ve had guests for a while now. My brother- in- law was here from CA. I absolutely love it when he

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Fourth of JulyWhen people are asked what Holiday is their favorite, I am frequently surprised to see that many say the Fourth of July. I am surprised because it has to be my LEAST favorite holiday. I despise this holiday. Not because of what it stands for – because I LOVE what it stands for – I love that it is INDEPENDENCE DAY – I love that we, as American’s, have our Independence, and that we

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AnniversaryToday is my nine year wedding anniversary. I have been married to hubby for NINE years. Now, I admit, I haven't been the best wife, but I have been good to him. It's hard to believe that we are still married after all this time. There are days when I don't WANT to be married to him after all this time... and there are days when I can't imagine NOT being married to him... It's a

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EMAILGot the funniest email today... absolutely cracked me up...So, instead of sending it to everyone I know, I thought I would paste it here for you all to enjoy...It's called "HOW TO TELL IF YOU NEED TO PRAY AT WORK"When a co-worker comes in a little too happy singing "good morning" to everyone and you think, "Somebody needs to slap the shit out of her" .....You need to pray at work. When

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Father's DayDon't you just love this holiday? It's the day when all men prefer to be left alone, and watch something on TV and not have to deal with the fuss. Ok, so not ALL MEN... the men in MY life. Most seem to wish this day never existed. If I spend money on them, they tell me it's too much, if I ignore the holiday, they are hurt... I can't win for losing. So, I took my dad to lunch

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MoodI’m in a mood today. I can’t really describe it. It’s sort of down, but not really – more of an “on the fence” type of mood. I’m not really happy, but I’m not really sad. I could easily get annoyed, but I could just as easily be amused. I don’t like it when I’m in these kinds of moods. It’s unsettling. I feel like I’m distracted, but I couldn’t pin point what is distracting me. I don’

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1117833191322262302005-06-03T14:11:00.000-07:002005-06-06T07:40:34.766-07:00

A MEME for you to enjoy~1. Total Number of Books I've Owned:I have no idea for certain. I’m constantly giving my books to others so I can get new ones given to me. I currently have three book cases full of books, and truly need another one – and that is after I’ve given away the last two hundred... I’m really not the best at reading though – because I don’t do it near enough... see, I’m one of

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SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!And oh what a summer we'll have! I wish that we still were off work for the summer time!Kiddo is going to go to Memphis with my mom June 2. I'm so jealous... but I think he's going to have SO much fun!He made straight A's in school. Was accepted into all honors classes for the sixth grade. AND he was given this wonderful award at school by the Mason's. It's called the

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Love. . . Love. What a word. How many different meanings can we attach to one simple four letter word? “I LOVE you! I love you. I LOVE you.” It is a word that, admittedly, I say all too frequently. However, it is a word that I feel is said way too little. I should not describe things as items I love . However, I would rather tell one too many that I love them than have someone

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Another Holiday GONEMy sweet, sweet boy made a picture frame at school, and his teacher took his picture and he gave that to me for Mother’s Day. I love it. It’s beautiful. It’s just HIM. His hair is not really fixed, he’s wearing a T-shirt, his face has just a little flush to it from what looks like running, and he’s got just a touch of a dirt smudge on his cheek. It’s the most accurate,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1115412611472527872005-05-06T13:48:00.000-07:002005-05-06T13:50:11.476-07:00

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY and other updates…Sunday is Mother’s Day for those of you who live under a rock and haven’t seen the billion commercials, fliers, and signs everywhere. I thought I might explore this ‘motherhood’ thing a moment…I am a mom. I LOVE being a mom. My son is my life. Over all, everything I do, I do for him, for his benefit, or for me so I can be a better mom to him. I buy books,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1115152757156612912005-05-03T13:37:00.000-07:002005-05-03T13:40:03.003-07:00

What in the hell is going on in this world?I was just informed about a shooting. A child was shot in the face, neck, lung and kidney. It was a 12 gauge. This kid did NOTHING to deserve to be shot. He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. He and some friends were playing, and a man came out of his house, said that he saw a dog running his horse, went back in, got his gun and shot.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1114632609163235902005-04-27T13:08:00.000-07:002005-04-27T13:10:09.166-07:00

BRACE FACEWell, it’s official. My son is a “Brace Face”. His words, not mine. He calls himself that – I think as a defensive mechanism – so that he will be the first to do the name calling, and not be hurt by anyone else calling him that. We’ve had a few rough days of it, but things are finally starting to be better. Hubby comes home from MT today, so since he’s been gone, I’ve had to deal

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1112813177302269432005-04-06T11:34:00.000-07:002005-04-06T12:20:12.973-07:00

Time for BRAGGING!I know, I know... just two or three posts ago, I asked about being a braggert, and said that I thought it was a bad thing... however, when it comes to my kiddo, it's never a bad thing, and I'm going to BRAG my little pitter patter heart out! So get ready for it.Kiddo graduated from Cub Scout to Boy Scout last night. He worked really hard and achieved his Arrow Of Light award.

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1112734869993049192005-04-04T13:55:00.000-07:002005-04-06T11:33:42.060-07:00

Me? Bossy?Somehow, I always find myself being asked for advice. I'm never sure the reason, but I'm almost always honored. I'm honored because that tells me the person asking for advice trusts my opinions on things. And believe me I take that to heart. It always makes me wonder though. Are people asking me because they want to follow what I have to say, or are they asking because they want

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1111510169771714942005-03-22T08:38:00.000-08:002005-03-22T08:49:29.773-08:00

JINXED!So, yeah, I did it. I jinxed the snot out of myself. 'sok. I'm used to it. I do it all the time. I need to find the balance between praises and bragging... maybe that's my problem - I brag? Do I brag? I really thought I was just gracious - but maybe I do brag... hmmm. What do you think, gentle reader?So, what's going on... Mom came through her surgery great... then promptly went

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1111021669582700332005-03-16T16:54:00.000-08:002005-03-16T17:07:49.586-08:00

I KNEW I would Jinx things...That's just the way things are for me. I'm QUOTE "The most pessimistic optimist" or the "most optimistic pessimist" Unquote, that you are ever going to meet. Basically, to me, that means that even though things sometimes turn to shit, I try to see the positive in them. Sometimes, that's a stretch, and other times, it's easy. Today, I'm having a hard time being

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1109123412848518892005-02-22T17:29:00.000-08:002005-02-22T17:52:08.776-08:00

Still amazingly Happy!I've been doing new things to organize my body, my mind, my finances, and my house. I've found some fantastic web pages - including Fly Lady and Fit Day. They are wonderful tools helping me with first my house - believe it or not, it is getting in order - and then my body - I've also joined a group called TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly - in which I have lost 10.25 pounds

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Happy Days Are HERE Again! As much as I hate the idea of jinxing myself, I have to say - things are getting better and better! Hubby loves his job! I LOVE my job! Kiddo is doing great in school! I am happier than I have been in a while. Hubby just bought me a car. It's an SUV. It's WHITE. I am in love with my new car!!! WOOO HOOO!!! That's not saying that you can buy happiness - that's

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1105225913433784392005-01-08T15:01:00.000-08:002005-01-08T15:11:53.433-08:00

Things are starting to look up! Hubby got a job! A real job! A permanent job! It pays decently! We will be able to make our house payment! And once we get caught up on bills (HAHAHAHA! - like next year, if I'm careful and we're lucky!) we're talking about getting me a different car. Mine is nickel and diming us to death. It's got almost 1000.00 worth of problems right now... which I can't afford

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1104724196248573632005-01-02T19:42:00.000-08:002005-01-02T19:49:56.246-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope that all have had a great start to the New Year! Me, I'm starting it sick. Yep, hell of a way to start a new year, but not a lot I can do about it... especially because I seem to go from a cold to pneumonia in 2.3 seconds these days anyway... I know, I'm such an optimist. I no longer believe in resolutions, but I do have a few goals in mind for this year... 1. I am

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803518871183002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004919.post-1102985944337450582004-12-13T16:52:00.000-08:002004-12-13T16:59:04.336-08:00

I LOVE MY JOB!!! Things are going great at my new job! I love my new job! The people I work with are WONDERFUL! It's so nice to be happy with my job. It's so wonderful to WANT to go to work! I am learning new things, and am enjoying every day! Christmas time is coming. It's kicking my butt! The one thing about my wonderful job is that it doesn't pay. If it paid more, it would be the

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