I don't really know how to answer questions that people put in their comments. I think from now on, I'll just add another comment to the post in response to their comment. So, readers, if you want something answered, you'll have to check back.But for now I thought I'd answer a few questions and provide some updates on blogs of the recent past.The...

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Last night was bad, but that's in the past, and it's a new day. A GREAT day!Got to sleep in, wake up to the 90's music on U93, leisurely sip coffee, and now I'm getting ready for the beach!! Woooooooo!I'm trying a strapless shirt, which is really strange for me. I hate strapless! But I'm hoping for some even color, and I figure...

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This is pretty much what was going on inside my head throughout the day...I do NOT enjoy *chugging* coffee! Coffee is meant to be leisurely sipped. Wow, this whole talking to myself thing is really increasing. That’s probably bad. Is it any better if it’s whispering to myself? I’ve been seeing a lot of people lately who I can’t tell if they are...

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I am falling in love with St. Joseph, MI, or as I lovingly call it, St. Joe. Why has it taken me THIS LONG?!? I've been here 15 1/2 of the last 20 years (EEEK!), and I'm just NOW appreciating all it has to offer. And of course - at the END of the summer! It's only about 40 minutes away. It's an...

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i am working on a future post of my stream of thoughts from today.i'm excited.you're gonna be so entertained.or so bored.ha! ...

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Ok, wow, I am speechless.First I have to tell you I have had such a rough day. Like I thought it was a Monday, certainly no where near Friday. That bad.Then two good things. Two hugely good things.1. My daddy brought me coffee!!! How awesome is he?!?!2. I got GREAT news from our Headquarters via my boss. I recently decided to petition for...

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It seems every minute that goes by and I remember another crappy task I need to do at work, I just get more pissy and aggravated.I didn’t get coffee today. I thought I would survive (especially since I had a couple cups last night – decaf), but boy am I cranky.Realistically there are a whole slew of things contributing to my crankiness, but...

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BREAKING NEWS - Jets decide against Brett Favre; Green Bay takes him back and trades to Chicago ...In a sudden turn of events, the Green Bay Packers have traded Brett Favre to Chicago. In return, Chicago is giving Wisconsin back Door County, Minocqua, Lake Geneva, WI Dells, Crivitz, and the left lane of the Interstate. ...

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Here's a fun little game we can play. It's called, "Where's Jennifer's calendar/appointment book/address book/notebook/life?"I saw it yesterday morning when I was rearranging and swapping purses to go out of town. I thought I put it back in my purse, but when I went to look for it, it wasn't there.So, take a guess. Any guess. Where is my calendar? You can be...

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The other day my mom came over, and I made blueberry pancakes for brunch. My Grandma would have been proud. ...

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When will I get to go to Ikea again?My roses are still looking and smelling GREAT!I think I'll make my mom a facebook account.I'm loving my brunette hair!I'm upset that I'm not going to LA as planned this weekend. :(What shall I do with my Labor Day Weekend?...I have found THE best coffee beans!! Right now I'm enjoying a mixture of Baked Apple...

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Yep, I have a definite case of Blogger's Block. By the time I open up my page, whatever I wanted to say is gone. Admittedly, it can take a good long while for my blogspot page to open up. My computer has been running sooooooo slow. I know it won't be long before I will be needing a new one.Another large expense that...

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I’m running on nothing but adrenaline & caffeine.Of course last night I couldn’t sleep (2 nights in a row, here we go again…). I got a total of probably 4 hours. Crud.I didn’t get a wink of sleep past 5, eventually got up at 6, had a leisurely morning (again, which is so not me), and went in to work early.I wonder when...

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oh dear, i just looked at the forecast for Angola. when i looked at it a couple few days ago, it was sunny and warm and great.suddenly all day is a 30% chance of rain & storms.more than half of our event is outdoors. please pray for nice weather!! ...

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After this morning’s soaring, it was inevitable that eventually I’d be crashing. I was a mess this afternoon.Last night’s lack of sleep was finally catching up on me, and I couldn’t function. It’s 9:30 and I’m just now getting home and unpacked from work. I am EXHAUSTED!! And cranky. And tired. And tired out. Yah, working til after 9 is not enjoyable.And now...

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I have darker hair today. I love being a brunette again.I’m wearing a skirt and flip flops and a great new shirt that I got on clearance from Target and love – even though it’s one of those trendy shirts that make you look pregnant.I got up early and drank tea.Read my Bible.Put on lip gloss.Went to Farmers Market, my new favorite place.I...

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I have this slight obsession with photoducumenting (in case you hadn't figured that out yet). So, here's the latest round of shots/injections. You're lucky I haven't had the nurse photodocument in the doctor's office! Notice the welts on my right (your left) shoulder? Partial eye closure was due to the surprise of the flash being on. Here's a good one of the welts....

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"Could I get a straw for my ranch please?" ...

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I’m feeling a bit nostalgic. Sentimental. Pensive. Antsy. Uncertain. Apprehensive. Eager.How can I be eager and apprehensive at the same time?I feel like I want to jump in wholeheartedly though not knowing what I’m jumping into.Ack! I just want to jump into something!I want to jump!Maybe now would be the appropriate time for skydiving.Did you know I’ve had a desire and interest to...

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i always have lots of thoughts sunday nights.i'm going to bed early. i'm tired and useless at this point. hoping i can get up early & accomplish stuff in the morning. i have much to do.tomorrow evening is another round of injections, so i'm dreading that. i'm stocked up on movies. and i'm hoping it will be the final set. sigh...i'm trying to...

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Watch more sunsets. Watch more sunsets. ...

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It's been awhile since I've been able to have some lazy downtime on the weekend. It makes me especially grateful when I do have it.This morning I had no alarm set. I eventually woke up about 9 and made a couple sleepy phone calls from bed. Since then it's been coffee consumption, picking up stuff, junk mail sorting and shredding, Gordon Frederick watering...

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What’s new? Jennifer …Is drinking wonderful hot tea from The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafSurvived my annual review at workIs still thinking of potential job titlesDoesn’t know about a raise yetIs happy that the week is already half overThinks she should have EVERY Tuesday off work!Really loves the concept of brunchAlso loves going out for brunchIs eavesdroppingHas a lot to figure out for...

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I have been very attracted to the sky lately. The clouds have just been BEAUTIFUL!!! This is one day in particular that I LOVED! ...

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The other day I went to unlock the door at work and was a little startled to see this: ...

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A beautiful day in downtown South Bend! ...

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I took this the other day in Mishawaka.I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to be in that vehicle. ...

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The other day on the way to work I saw lots of smoke in the air. A grocery store just west of downtown burned to the ground. Just hours earlier, Polito's restaurant and a spa store burned down in Mishawaka. ...

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Things are calming down quite a bit, but only for a brief while before things are in full swing again.With that, here are some recent random thoughts:The blatant stupidity of people really is astounding.Should I say hello/acknowledge to someone I met once and don’t remember her name?Should I greet someone I’ve met repeatedly but who never remembers me?I sooooo love being in the...

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I currently need (in no particular order):ChocolateMore time in the dayA huge raise (and a bonus would be nice too)More stampsA bubble gunHelium filled balloonsA vacationSomeone to clean my house ...

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Really busy time, with work and beyond work. Trying to keep it all together. Ugh. It’s rough. Lots of stuff happening. Some really good. And some really bad. ‘Tis life.I hope to post stuff soon. But for now I’ll just ask:1) Why can’t assembly instructions contain words, rather than just poorly illustrated pictures and diagrams?And…2) Where is good customer service?!? Particularly when it...

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Baby Ava & I at my brother's wedding, September 2007.And 9 months later...Toddler Ava & I at her parents' house in Lansing, June 2008Both of us changed some in the course of 9 months. But no matter what, no matter where, both of us are still cute!I like these pictures and find the mirror image quite amusing! ...

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