I'm not sure how this blog never got posted last week.7:01 pm 9.25.08I'm doing laundry, making dinner.My doorbell rings. That's weird. I look out my window, unable to see the front door unfortunately, but able to look for a familiar vehicle. None.I was in decent enough loungewear that I could be in front of someone else. So I went to the door, and...

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Sorry to be a downer, but it's been kind of a downer sort of day. I've never hated fall this much.I won't go into details, but this is my current status, and it pretty much sums up today.Jennifer is suddenly feeling,noticing for the first time, a piece of her heart missing, gone for good. ...

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This post has little to do with cleaning, other than the fact that it pretty much hasn't happened yet.Instead I spent all evening running errands. I had to buy a bunch of stuff. Boring stuff like tissues, toilet bowl cleaner, fabric softener, etc. And I got a ton of groceries. I don't even know the last time my cart was that full!So, my...

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Read THIS! Then tell me how that happened so I can make sure it NEVER HAPPENS TO ME!!! Read THIS! Then tell me how that happened so I can make sure it NEVER HAPPENS TO ME!!! ...

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I almost teared up upon reading this. But, considering someone once told me that Scarlett Johansson reminded them of ME (??), it doesn't seem as heart breaking. ...

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Why do I hate cleaning soooo much?Maybe because it seems never ending. Ya know, once you get it all done, it's already getting dusty/dirty again.My house is definitely dustier than others. It's 89 years old if memory serves correct, and it tends to be quick on the cobwebs.So, that is discouraging. Literally just a couple days after dusting, I've seen spiderwebs appear.Never the...

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During the month of October I will be in a Writers Club. I'll just copy & paste what the group leader sent out, rather than try to explain it myself:Hello other writerly and creative types,Sorry this is an extremely late notice, but I need to write another novel, and I figure what better month than October and what better way than to have...

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Thanks to those of you who have voted in my latest poll. Polls close Sunday night at midnight, so if you haven't yet given your input, now's your chance! Thanks to those of you who have voted in my latest poll. Polls close Sunday night at midnight, so if you haven't yet given your input, now's your chance! ...

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Do any of my brilliant readers know what/where this building is? I'll give you a hint - it's in Indiana. I'm just trying to find out how familiar (if any at all) most people are with this. Points if you do know! ...

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So, I'm browsing thru online singles ads. Here are some tips, guys.Include a picture. But...Do we want to see your car? Pretty unlikely. If your one profile pic that I get to see of you, the first sight I have of you, is of you and your car, I'm movin' on!Going along the same lines, I don't need to see a pic of...

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Chicago hosted the World’s Fair in 1933 – 1934. The theme was a “Century of Progress.” Many homes were built with that theme, and 5 of them still stand. They were shipped on a barge across the Lake to Beverly Shores, Indiana.The National Parks Service along with a historic preservation organization is working to restore these homes. They will be open to tour...

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When I start thinking about all that needs to be done in the next few days, I picture my head exploding. When I start thinking about all that needs to be done in the next few days, I picture my head exploding. ...

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i don't think i knew the real definition of "being busy" until the last 2 days. it's been endless nightmares at work. i've got a million priorities at once. and i was out at meetings nonstop today. gone, on the go, for 12 hours. 8 AM - 8 PM. sigh...yesterday i was in for 3 hours in the AM before being gone at...

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I love Wiki's How To. Check out today's! I love Wiki's How To. Check out today's! ...

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well, i decided i needed a brief break from housework so here i sit enjoying a little "how i met your mother", relaxing, and blogging.i thought i'd try to play a little catchup on what's been going on lately or what will be going on in my near future. in no particular order...enjoying farmers marketvisiting my friends & their babies in lansingspending precious...

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Yah, I'm not really here to blog right now. Just too busy lately.But I wanted to let you know I have a new poll on my site. In case you haven't seen it yet, check it out. And leave comments with any suggestions. :)Later. ...

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There have been 3 incidents in the last 12 days that have left me fearing for my safety. It's been a strong personal battle, especially after the latest event which occurred at 3:41 this morning. Just thinking about it now still brings tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. I can't go into details.But through it all I have bonded...

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What’s been going on? Well, since you asked…I had two meetings scheduled today. Both were canceled.Music – Jamie Cullum’s cd “Twentysomething”. Love it. Got it from Stephen when he was moving away. I can listen to it repeatedly.Speaking of “twentysomething”, I’m thinking about my next birthday. Already. It’s still 5 months out, but you know how I love planning.Last year these friends of...

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IF YOU CALL ME, WANTING ME TO SELL YOU A HOUSE, AND YOU ASK ME QUESTIONS AND INTERRUPT AS I AM ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS, AND YOU TELL ME HOW YOU KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSES, AND YOU TELL ME TO CALL YOU BACK IN THE EVENING OR ON A SATURDAY . . .HONEY, I AIN'T SELLING YOU THE HOUSE! ...

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In case you haven’t noticed, my blogging the last week or so has been pretty nonexistent. I apologize for the incoherence of the last blog. Even as I was writing it, I knew I’d later be apologizing for it. Oh well. Sometimes you just gotta get that out.Has my disappearance from the blogosphere been intentional?Good question. Perhaps subconsciously. I’m working some things out...

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Why does "proper tutor" sound so funny to me?How can I get so engrossed in 90210 - again?!LA - so many thoughts.Britton vs Britain. Can you tell "Britton" is pronounced "Britain"? Or should it be Britten? Mm, maybe that looks too much like "Bitten".My bladder is full = a nicer way of saying I gotta pee.Sometimes I just have to pull the hood...

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Tonight is gonna be a quiet night. Just me. I haven’t come home to an empty house since Thursday. I had the pleasure of hosting Jac for 4 nights and Anson for 3. Silly how quickly I got used to it.Maybe I need a pet.I hate pets! What am I thinking?!I guess I’ll just focus on cleaning up – doing dishes, doing laundry,...

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I added a poll to my blog – just something generic for now, but take a look. I added a poll to my blog – just something generic for now, but take a look. ...

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Ok, I’m trying something new that requires reader participation. I got this idea from blogger Corey.* Who are you? (No, I don’t need full name, DOB, or SSN)* Where are you? (City/State/Country, etc.)* Why do you read this blog?I am thinking most of my readers are my friends, people who I know. But I am curious to know if there is anybody else...

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Ugh, I haven’t worked a Monday in awhile. It’s hard to readjust. I think it’s gonna be a long week. Is it wrong that I’m already thinking about taking a vacation?My brother and sister-in-law are on vacation all week, and I’m a little bit jealous. Today is the one year anniversary of their marriage! Hmmm, I’m thinking about what all was going on...

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I am waiting.Waiting to find out how much my pay raise will be. I wonder if it will be enough to start up a gym membership again...I want to go back to focusing on losing weight. I forgot that was a goal of mine. It just kinda got tossed in the back seat. Or more like the trunk.I've got a headache, but it's...

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...And then other times, I like being alone... ...And then other times, I like being alone... ...

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I've been spending more time alone and will be in the future too.It's weird.I don't know what to do. There are a couple things I could do, like . . . clean. But who wants to do that?So I watch movies or I write or I surf the net or I sleep.And I hate it.And I am anxious to be around others again...

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I should have told you about this sooner, but oh well. It has kinda snuck up on me, much like Notre Dame's football season in 2 days!Anyways, if you're in the area, check out Art Beat. Due to weather it will be held inside the Century Center. Better than nothing!www.artbeatsouthbend.org ...

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For you locals, I just found out about some sweet deals going on at Culver's in Mishawaka in honor of their 3rd anniversary.Today: $1 Root Beer Floats (and their root beer is amazing!)Tomorrow: $3.33 single/$4.43 Double Deluxe Value Basket with friends & drinkSaturday: $1 Shakes & Malts (many yummy flavors to choose from!)I got to enjoy $1 Turtle Sundaes with my sister-in-law last...

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5 RecentsAloe Vera GelSunsetsSt. JoeOvernight CompanyMy New Job Title5 FuturesArt BeatND FootballBible StudyMore Overnight CompanyAppointments, Meetings, Tours, & Trips5 FavoritesFarmers MarketCasual Day TripsChocolate Peanut Butter Chex MixPaid BillsCan I use "Overnight Company" again? ...

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So, this past weekend I got to spend a lot of time relaxing, which was AWESOME. I've been in a real movie mood. Normally I don't watch too many movies - theatre or dvd's at home. I guess it's all relative, but I'd estimate an average of, hmmm, maybe 1-2 a month.But in the last week or so, I've watched so many movies...

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