Which do you like better? Pink or black? ...
Our Favorite Spring + Easter Books
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Is it wrong that I...1. talk to myself?2. sleep with a teddy bear?3. am addicted to coffee?4. don't wear makeup?5. haven't worn pantyhose in years?6. skip meals if I'm not hungry?7. voice my opinions?8. play nerdy Suduko?9. am tired of "green" being trendy?10. eat cookie dough? ...
Brother Bear Andy Boy had a birthday the other day. We all went out for a yummy dinner and then over to the folks' for birthday presents.Here are some photos. Cute wrapping paper from Mom I so love this sweater he got! Aren't they cute? Like my wrapping paper? I gave him this fun t-shirt (he loves fun t-shirts).I wasn't very much fun...
D'oh! Who was the 11th hour voter who said I should be Wonder Woman?!? Now it's a tie between Wonder Woman and Sarah Palin!Funny! ...
Junglewife was the lucky winner in my recent contest, guessing correctly that I am the one in red! That's my brother on the left (the only guy in the picture!); on the other side of me are sisters Jenny, Amy, and Tammy (their mom is on the end reading, and Namoi is behind us trying to get in on the fun). The 5...
The other day my parents’ church kicked off fall with a fun Ladies Night. We enjoyed yummy fall snacks, watched a fun cooking demonstration (seriously, I NEED to try making those cinnamon sugar tortilla chips!!), and had our hearts encouraged by the reminder that the Lord cares for us, giving us what we need.Mom & GloriaMe and Jen (it's always fun with the...
What can I do to fight off fall & winter blues?For me it’s all about enhancing my life with simple things. I allow myself little treats so that I don’t feel as miserable and deprived. And it helps me to appreciate the good things that the season has to offer. Take a look at what I came up with:1. Listen to (and sing...
It's a tight race in my latest poll. If you haven't yet voted, be sure you check it out. Polls close soon! It's a tight race in my latest poll. If you haven't yet voted, be sure you check it out. Polls close soon! ...
I was at Meijer last night, and I felt like guys kept staring at me. I’m trying to remember what I was wearing. Was I dressed provocatively? Was I wearing makeup? No. No. Was I dressed slobbishly and were they looking at me in disgust? No. In fact, they couldn’t even see my outfit. I was bundled up in my winter coat with...
I don't...get people who aren't wearing coats when it's 30some degrees.know how I'm gonna survive winter.know why my light soy milk is more tan colored rather than white. Is that normal?like how cold the office is now that the boss installed a new temperature control unit.know how long my cold will last.know how I get so busy.have cable or PBS.want you to forget...
SNOW in October?!? This is just wrong!!! I KNOW for a fact that the last 2 years we've also had snow in April! I don't know if I can handle 6 months of winter! Ick!!! This was on the south side last night. Driving home in it was like driving in a blizzard. But once I got to downtown there was hardly any...
I'll be interested to know what kind of response they get on this now that the AP has picked up the story & it was featured on msnbc.com.Sign me up; I just need the fiance! ...
Fun new poll is up especially for Mike!Check it out & vote! ...
Guess which one I am! If you KNOW (mom, etc.), don't give it away.About 21 years ago...This old gang of friends will be reuniting this weekend! Rock on & watch out, Fort! ...
So, I'm sitting on my great green sofa with amazing sunlight shining in the window. It's early afternoon, and I'm home on my lunch break. I'm not eating. Not hungry. Don't feel good. I've had a tummy ache for the last couple days off and on.I'm doing laundry. Waiting for the washer to finish so I can transfer it to the dryer.I'm going...
What will increase my blog traffic?What will make my readers return?What will make my readers leave a comment?What do my readers want to see? ...
Temps in the 20’s? I don’t think I can get away with sandals today.I had to pull out the winter coat today – boo!!If I would’ve had more time I would have found a scarf too.Good thing my windshield wasn’t frosted like my neighbor’s; I have no clue what I did with my ice scraper last spring!I’m bundled up clutching hot coffee with...
Suddenly it's fall!My car surrounded by leaves Jen & Andy's place Crazy beautiful Close upThe view from my hotel room on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington (last weekend)Me being a tourist in sunny Nashville, Indiana (last wknd)Columbus, Indiana (last wknd.) Driving home from Beverly Shores, Indiana (2 weekends ago) Same as aboveNashville, IndianaIsn't it gorgeous? ...
In case you have noticed a comment of yours missing ever, sorry. I am paranoid about internet stalkers and such, so I keep my last name off of here. If you ever want to refer to my last name, you can just use "G". :)As my license plate says, "It's a G Thang".Ok, that's not really my license plate. Just one I saw...
Q:What's been going on the last couple of weeks?A:Trying Burger King coffee for the first timeThinking more about tattoos and nose piercings (nose ring was the official winner in my blog poll)Being completely appalled by the behavior of certain people and trying to decide what a proper response should beWondering how I’ll survive winterWondering how I’ll survive work related crazinessWriting and loving itBeing...
Perhaps you are still pondering over the question I asked the other day. I know I am. I have a couple ideas, but I want to give it more thought.I am realizing how simple little things can enhance my mood by so much! It's good to be aware of these things so that I can take these simple little steps to keep my...
One day in the office this week. I could EASILY get used to that!!Monday was recovery day from working 13 hours Saturday and 13 hours Sunday. I slept in and lounged around. It was a nice lazy day. Late afternoon I got to pick up my friend from the airport/train station in town. She had just run the Chicago marathon for the first...
What contributes to "quality of life"?This is the question that came to mind a few minutes ago while I was sitting outside enjoying a well earned day off with sunshine, a light breeze, and temperatures in the mid 70's. I was sitting in my back yard in a comfortable chair (courtesy of my neighbors) sipping my favorite coffee and perusing my 2009 Ikea...
For the last 2 days I was working a home tour. It was a great time, but exhausting. Working as a "house hostess", I got to stay in the same house for the whole time. It is by far my favorite home of this block. But I think the reason it's my favorite is because of the people who live there. I adore...
I choose to see the positive rather than the negative!!! For at least this moment...I love...lemon slices in my Diet Pepsi90210 (my current guilty pleasure TV show)having something to look forward toa man in uniformfinding great things on clearance at Targetlaughingwriting & journalingnew jewelrylife's milestoneswarm beverages for fallconnecting with peopleplanning a trip to Wisconsinsunny dayswaking up refreshedcinnamon raisin bagels with peanut butter ...
My 30th bday is coming quickly around the corner, February, 4 months away.Any ideas on what I should do to celebrate?Here's an idea to get you thinking: a just heard about a woman who had an 80's themed prom for her 30th bday.Thoughts?!? ...
I've been faced with some challenging circumstances lately which skew my thinking towards negativity. However, all of the sudden all of these blessings came to mind, and I wanted to share with you things I am grateful for, in no particular order:homemade puppy chow (AKA muddy buddies)talking with friendsbonding with friendspraying with friendsa common faith and common goalslearninggrowingquiet timedown timesleepreadingwritinggetting organizedmeeting friends' familiesa...
