Toothless

Very cute!

Tooth Fairy

Guess who lost her first tooth?

Update: She just said, "You know what is strange? My dollar smells like tooth fairy hands."

Is this for real?

Shocker at Mickey D's

I haven't been to McDonald's in a long while and was shocked to see this. You can now rent DVD's at McDonald's for $1 a night. Has anyone else seen this at any other locations?

TGIF

I am pretty tired today. I just took a vitamin, which will help me perk back up. Until then I will do my best not to crawl under my desk and take a little nap.

Things are tense here at work. Very tense and I am afraid boss 1 is going to explode. I believe he is hiding what his true feelings are in regards to the partnership. Boss 2 doesn’t know how to sell. He continues to sit at his desk and UPS’s literature. He is doing what an inside salesperson does. I can’t believe boss 1 doesn’t go postal on him.

I broke down and purchased coffee this morning. I just love drinking gourmet coffee. The only issue is the calories consumed. Since I drank the coffee, even using skim milk, I have had my quota of calories for an entire lunch. So right now I am having water with a cup of fruit. This afternoon should be real fun once I get good and hungry. Hunger brings out the beast in me.

TGIF!

Surfing

Yesterday while surfing through our tv channels, I found a very fun and interesting craft show on PBS. While most of the crafts are for children, I thought I would definately have fun doing some of them too. It is fun for the entire family!

Here is the lady's website: http://www.donnasday.com/

Take a look at her video to show what her show is all about. I think she is fantastic!

Let me know if you try out any of her crafts!

Is this Monday?

Well both bosses are in today so it is such a treat for me. On Tuesday, boss 2 came in (like every day) and said, "Well, the gang is all here!" I, had to open my big, fat mouth and said, "The gang is ALWAYS here!" Why is this bad? Because boss 1 and boss 2 are actually the OUTSIDE salemen of this company!! Neither of them can do much sales when they are sitting at their desk! I don't have a problem with boss 1....normally, he is out trying. Boss 2, I am keeping track of the days he is in. I believe it is going to be quite interesting. I will keep you informed!!!

Hope everyone had a safe 4th! I was up until midnight because we had 4 set of neighbors all around us setting off fireworks until then. Some of our other neighbors were very upset...not only could they not sleep, they said they were afraid to even try to go to sleep because they were afraid their houses would catch fire. I don't understand why people think they can let off those big fireworks in a neighborhood. Especially since last week, right down the road, there was a fire from fireworks and the family lost EVERYTHING! The neighbors to right turned their sprinklers on just in case a flame fell into their yard or got on their fence. I watched for a minute or 2 outside but my heart started fluttering when the flames were right over my head. I had to go back inside. SCAREY!!

WWJD?

Whenever I see things like this, it makes me automatically thing..."I didn't realize he was lost." I do realize what it is they are referring too, I just don't understand why they have to put it in your face this way.

So Bad Their Good

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent

2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."

3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

5. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?"

6. A man goes to the doctor and says, "Doc, I can't stop singing 'The Green, Green Grass of Home'." "That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome." "Is it common?" "Well, 'It's Not Unusual'."

7. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially seminated this morning." "I don't believe you," says Dolly. "It's true, no bull!" exclaims Daisy.

8. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.

9. Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.

10. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.

11. A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, "Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!" The doctor replied, "I know you can't - I've cut off your arms!"

12. I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.

13. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.

14. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says "Dam!".

15. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of his office and asked them to disperse. "But why," they asked, as they moved off. "Because", he said, "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."

16. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain - they name him "Juan". Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."

17. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him.... (Oh, man, this is so bad, it's good)......A super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

Quote Found

The quote I was missing, well Boss 1 had it the entire time!!! Here I was sweating where it could have gone...I am just so darn HAPPY that it was found.

One of my customers sent this to me. I think it is pretty cute!

Pretty Good Day for a Monday

I have gotten so much done today! There is one thing still sitting on my shoulders, but I can't find what it is, which I should be quoting!! (Not good!)

Stomach was upset this morning but it seems to be doing better right now.

I asked Boss 1 out for lunch. It was a very nice lunch. I feel like we are back on track at least for the moment. Give me just a few hours or ... worse, have him ask me about that quote and it will all turn sour again!

I am SO looking forward to having Wednesday OFF!!! Come on Wednesday!! WHOOT!!!

New catty!

There are some very cute things in the catalog!

I still not feeling well. I may have to give up eating. The only thing I have done today is shower and watch a marathon of Northern Exposure.

I am of need of an electric stove, fridge and a storm door. I am putting this out and telling everyone (and the universe) that I need these and that they are coming my way.

What is everyone doing out there?

Mr. Fox Continues Time Story

Well, boss 1 came in today and was laughing and still laughing at me then told boss 2 about what I did and he laughed. So I laughed again. So FUNNY! Apparently, boss 1 little boy who is 6 years old kept asking him last night, "Is Rebecca going to work now?" "Why is Rebecca going to work at night?" Which made him laugh even harder!!!

I love to be the butt of everyone's joke...Nah! I am serious, I think it is a hoot and a half and really, really glad it was night time and not morning time. I don't like to be late and have to start off on the wrong foot.

What time is it Mr. Fox?

After dinner this evening I went into my room to work on my craft area. The next thing I remember is waking up, looking at the clock and total panic took over. I ran out of my room and into the bathroom. Then I went to the phone and dialed work and there was no answer. I called boss 1 cell phone. “OMG, I just woke up. I am going to take a fast shower and then will leave.” I then heard, “What wait a second.” Then he turned down his music. “What did you say?” I replied, “I just woke up. It is 9:15 and I have to shower then I will be right in.” He said, “Where are you going?” “TO WORK!” I said, “It is 9:15 and I am supposed to be in at 8:30!” He replied, “It is 9:15, yes 9:15 PM not AM. You have another 24 hours before you are actually late to work.” “OMG! Thank God! I thought I was late.” I hung up. Yet another reason why my boss is probably concerned that I am losing it….Darn Day Light Saving Time!!!

Update of sorts

What a stressful day today has been. I have put my earplugs in and listened to music all morning but one can’t help feel the tension. Boss 2 is, of course here. Boss 1 was here until 5 minutes ago. He normally works about 8 hours a week here and out in the field the rest of the time. I have started a log of days, which boss 2 is in the office. I am high lighting the days in my calendar. I am not sure if I will share the information to boss 1 or not. I just don’t know but one thing is for sure, you can’t be an outside salesman if you are sitting at a desk inside the office. What I want to come of the information I am collecting, I am not quite sure. I guess I am doing it for myself to see if it is me who is exaggerating his time in or if it really is happening. Depending on the outcome of the study will determine if the data needs to be shared.

I have lunch plans with my friend Laurie this Thursday. Is there another day, which my other friends would like to get together?

Today is my friend, Beth Zambrano, birthday. She is 40 years old today. Welcome to the club sister!

Butter vs Margarine

Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring and sold it to people to use in place of butter. How do you like it? They have come out with some clever new flavorings

DID YOU KNOW... The difference between margarine and butter?

Read on to the end...gets very interesting!

Both have the same amount of calories.

Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams.

Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of Butter, according to a recent Harvard Medical Study.

Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.

Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added!

Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavors of other foods.

Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years.

And now, for Margarine..

Very high in Trans fatty acids.

Triple risk of coronary heart disease.

Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)

Increases the risk of cancers up to five fold.

Lowers quality of breast milk.

Decreases immune response.

Decreases insulin response.

And here's the most disturbing fact.... HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING!

Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC..

This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).

You can try this yourself:

Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things: no flies, not even those pesky Fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something).

It does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value; nothing will grow on it. Even those teeny weeny micro organisms will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic. Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?

Share This With Your Friends...(If you want to 'butter them up')!

Up Down All Around

My mood is all over the place. I get really upset at a certain boss who won't go out and sell so I am very curt and short. Then I realize I have been curt and short and go back in to be nice. He must think I am just a moody witch!

Sleepy Time

Your Tuesday Update

I read while Paris is in jail, her parents are keeping themselves busy planning a party in Las Vegas for her when she gets out. I read her father has been in contact with several hot spots to see if they would be interested in hosting a party. I guess paying for the party yourself isn’t something the rich and famous do because the note stated he asked for $50,000.00 cash to be paid as well as hotel rooms and flights to and from paid in additional to the cash. Several of the big hot spots flat turned them down.

You know I find it interesting that Paris is going to get out of jail and hit the ground running to a party. It makes since though, it would be the closest thing to working for her since her real job includes getting paid thousands upon thousands of dollars making appearances at different hot spots.

I wonder if Paris will be shaking her money maker at one of those Las Vegas bars while her heart will actually be in Iraq with all the troops….

Poster and petals for the mentally challenged

I read online that since Paris now has first-hand experience on how it feels to be in jail while suffering from a "severe" psychological illness, activists wants her to be a poster girl for all of the mentally ill in jail.

I have also read that there are some florist who are putting up signs stating “Free Paris” and are having flowers on sale because flowers cheers up people who are depressed. I am thinking about stop taking my depression medication and just start buying myself flowers!

This is just “crazy” hot!

How you doing?

I haven’t been writing much, as a friend informed me today, on my blog. As each day passes I do tell me self I need to write but yet nothing very positive has been going on. Then I thought I could write about having nothing to write. Then it hit me. I have a lot to say and maybe it will be good to get it all down.

My step-father had a wake up call “heart-attack”. It wasn’t a full blown heart attack and they didn’t have to do surgery, but it is severe blockage. He is doing well except this morning my mom said he was getting dizzy. I say the man has always been “dizzy” in the head but I guess it isn’t what she is referring to. I am sure it is because of his blood being thinned but he will have it check out.

My step-father (now stay with me here…) grand daughter was found dead early last week. She was very, very young. I was very sad about her death. I did spend some time with her one time when she was little. She came and stayed with my parents and I remember taking her to a store. I ended up buying her a game…Don’t Spill The Beans…..I now wonder if she really had a chance at life. Both parents were losers and she was probably a drug baby. She died of a drug (heroin) overdose and left 2 small children. One a son, who is 3 and another, a daughter who she gave up for adoption…it is very sad.

My loser renter is no more! Well, let me rephrase this sentence….I no longer have a loser renter! I gave him the boot and he finally left. We haven’t seen the damage or what shape the house is in yet. It may be better to tear (just kidding…) the house down and sell the land. I asked the loser renter what I would find and he told me holes in the walls, he ripped up all the carpet, one room he laid down paneling ON THE FLOOR (what kind of crazy is that?), the electricity in the kitchen didn’t work and he was running an extension cord from the refrigerator to another part of the house! At this point, I think I just shut my ears off. I am sure it is going to be a disaster! This guy was a rent to own renter. When it came time to purchase he lied on his financial statements and the mortgage company tore up my signed paperwork.

My brother is having health problems. I can’t really go into more details about this right now. If you pray, pray for his health. His back is pretty messed up too.

Saturday night I went and spent sometime with my friends Luci and Ted at their new house. They live in the country!!! It was really nice. I brought over a crappy dinner. It is normally a very very tasty casserole. Fraubyers grandmother’s recipe but I some how screwed it up!! We ate it anyway ….they were very nice about it and even had seconds but I truly wonder…

I asked boss 1 to help me find a part-time job doing bookkeeping at home. He knows lots and lots of people. 2 days later he said he had something working and he thought my money was going to be returned to me here at work. He then left for an out of state trip and returned today. He has been running around here like a chicken with its head cut off. (Ever seen that??) Anyway, I haven’t asked and he hasn’t said anything so I still don’t know what that is all about.

That is pretty much a catch up of what is going on with me….How you doing?

Happened Today

I now receive my good from expected and unexpected sources:

This morning I went through Java Junction drive thru for a cup of coffee. I haven't been doing this because of the cost, however I was so tired I wanted to give myself a jolt. I also ordered a bagel, which is a huge treat and almost NEVER ordered. When I got to the window, their credit card machine broke and I was told "It's Free for you today!"

I am an unlimited being, accepting from an unlimited source, in an unlimited way.

I am blessed beyond my fondest dreams.

Pedicures!

Last night Maggie, Stephenie, Ariel and I went and had pedicures. It was a very nice treat!!

Great Achievement is Born of a Struggle ??

"Our strength grows out of our weakness," said Ralph Waldo Emerson. "Not until we are pricked and stung and sorely shot at, awakens the indignation which arms itself with secret forces." Strife and struggle can inspire you to overcome adversity and to propel yourself to real achievement. View every struggle as an opportunity for personal growth. It is the struggle itself, not the result that builds character. If you know you are right, stay the course even though the whole world seems to be against you and everyone you know questions your judgment. When you prevail-and you eventually will if you stick to the job-they will all tell you that they knew all along you could do it.

The above was sent to me via Jeffrey Gitomer’s Sales Caffeine Issue 290. I believe and yet disagree with the statements made. I do think strength grows out of difficulties. This is what I call learning and growing as a person. What I disagree with is if the whole world is against you stay the course. Does this mean the “universe” is working against you or family, friends, colleagues and such? If it is others telling you to quite and your heart and soul tells you what you are doing is correct and you listen to your inner self than the universe will respond accordingly. If this isn’t your path and obstacle after obstacle is thrown your way, then perhaps the universe is telling you to take a different way towards the path or you need to choose a different path.

Then again if a thought creates action and we each know we deserve and willingly accept abundance, or whatever it is we want to attract, then why aren’t we all fulfilled beyond our fondest dreams?

Right now my head is spinning thinking about all this. I am going to think and believe that I deserve and accept abundance of prosperity and see what happens. I am going to write out a positive affirmation and read it every day and at least 3 times a day for 30 days. At the end of this time, I will tell the tale and let everyone know what has happened.

Here is my affirmation:

I deserve and willingly accept an abundance of prosperity flowing through my life. I now receive my good from expected and unexpected sources. I am an unlimited being, accepting from an unlimited source, in an unlimited way. I am blessed beyond my fondest dreams.

Attention Creative Crafters!

Imagine my disappointment when I found out the soap I purchased was BLUE and not WHITE! Oh well, the craft will go forward and it doesn't look "that" bad with blue...but white makes it look so much better I think! Anyway, blue it is! It is difficult to find white soap with only the name of the soap carved on one side!

Marching on! My finished project is drying in the bathroom.

Monday's News

Not much to tell. Had a pretty laid back weekend. My phone is D E A D....I guess I talked on it to much this weekend and without charging it in my car like normal, it won't turn on. At least I hope that is the only problem. For a couple weeks now, for no reason, the phone has been going into auto mode saying "Say a name" and disconnects whoever I am speaking with. I hope and pray it is just out of battery now that I am thinking about it....

Crafting Creatures....how does this week look to craft? Obviously Monday is here so looking at Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. I will show you how to stamp on soap! Friday is out because my long time friend Beth, is sending her dauther to Indy with grandparents and I get to have her for a night and we are looking at Friday night...Which day can everyone meet on the days left?

I am also thinking about what I would put in each others shrines and will post one by one here. Keep a look out!

Ronald McDonald

I smell something
I smell something
What do you smell
I smell French fries
10 miles away
And he sits there
Looking at you
Pointing at you
Laughing
I will get you my pretty
I will get you
He gets us all

I read this wrong

I am always looking for fun crafts my friends and I can do. When I saw this book, I thought to myself....I wonder if my friends would want to create a shrine for me. I made a loud laugh when I thought of that...seriously...then I laughed because I thought we could do a shrine for each other. Then each day we can look at the shrine and give blessings and thanks. I just think the idea is funny. May not be for some but I can't imagine why I would want a shrine in my house.

Question....If you were creating a shrine for me, what would you include?

Question....Who and what would you put into a shrine if you were going to make one?

HAVE FUN with this one!

What did I read wrong on this? Well...I thought the book was called..."Creating your personal shrine." That got my attention, which is why I may be so loopy about the entire shrine thing.

McDonalds

I have been hearing about the new salads at McDonald’s today. I had to go out and pay my car payment so I decided to pick a salad up. It was good of course! One of the major reasons, why I am sure, is because I ended up with the crispy chicken instead of the grilled! UGH! I wanted to eat a reasonably healthy lunch! Of course I could have taken the chicken off and starved but that wouldn’t be any fun. I must remember to repeat grilled over and over when ordering next time and then check prior to pulling out.

I have had a headache for 2 days now! I heard this morning that the pollen count was high. As much medication I am on, I should be feeling a little high myself. I am not good with headaches!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Monday

Why God made Moms -- BRILLIANT Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions.

*Why did God make mothers?*
1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

*How did God make mothers?*
1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring
3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.

*What ingredients are mothers made of?*
1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice plus one dab of mean.
2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.

*Why did God give you to your mother & not some other mom?*
1. We're related.
2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.

*What kind of little girl was your mom?*
1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.
2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.
3. They say she used to be nice.

*What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?*
1. His last name.
2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?


We decided to ask Maggie a few questions this weekend. Very cute responses!
1. "If the president lives in white house, where does the vice president live?" She answered..."The North Pole".
2. "An apple a day, keeps...."
She answered...."It's leaves on."

I am very tired this Monday morning. I am really having troubles keeping my eyes open and my typing isn't good!!!

Red Onion

Sandwiches as big as your head.

Baby Goes on Journey

Just wanted to give you the laugh of the day!!!!

I urgently needed a few days off work, But, I knew the Boss would not allow me to take leave.I thought that maybe if I acted "Crazy" then he would tell me to take a few days off. So, I hung upside-down on the ceiling & Made funny noises. My co-worker asked me what I was doing. I told her that I was pretending to be a light bulb, So, that the boss might think I was "Crazy" & give me a few days off.

A few minutes later the Boss came into the office and asked, "What in the name of good GOD are you doing?" I told him I was a light bulb. He said, "You are clearly stressed out." Go home & recuperate for a couple of days." I jumped down & walked out of the office... When my co-worker followed me,

The Boss asked her "...And where do you think you're going?!"

(You're gonna love this....)

She said, "I'm going home too, I can't work in the dark!!

Lipps!

Double trouble. More on this later.

If this is true, I need to pray at work

Hospital Visit

My mother had to call off plans with all of us today as my dad had to be driven via ambulance to the hospital. He is still in the hospital and is waiting for a cath tomorrow on his heart. Please keep both of them in your thoughts and prayers!

Love this one!

A change

Like the song Sheryl Crow sings..."A change will do you good!"

I am going to start a new way of thinking about work and the 2 boys. I have had problems in the past with boss 1 yes I have and I will admit however we always seem to work things out. We have even gone to therapy for our work issues. My issue is now working with boss 2. I have tried many things with him (don’t ask what!) and I always find myself angry. I am learning from boss 1 and how he is dealing with boss 2 and this is by not dealing with him. I am going to go along my merry way and do what I need to do. Sounds easy enough doesn’t it? Why I didn’t figure this out sooner is beyond me. Just this morning, I found myself getting very mad at boss 2 and I just thought to myself just ignore him and I felt much better! My anger went away!! The major issue I have with boss 2 is him not going out and working in the field like he needs to. He needs to bring in new sales to the company and if you aren’t going out then you aren’t seeing new faces thus he is not bringing in new business. I have decided not to get angry at him every morning when I came in seeing him sit there in front of his computer, reading the paper or magazine or talking on personal calls. I figure it is only a matter of time when boss 1 will have to deal with it so why should I waste my time and energy being angry.

Michael

This is for one of my past employees. He is now living in California and is having a difficult time. He hasn't been married a year, and he and his wife is separated. This saddens me a great deal. Working with Michael, you knew how much he truly loved this girl. It is very sad for me as it seems they aren't going to reconcile. She has moved back here to Indy. So, I remembered his birthday and thought I would surprise him with a card. I love surprises. Well, really I don't because I like to know what is going on but I love giving surprises.

Speaking of surprises....I have a few for a certain friend who just landed on the US soil this week. Just as soon as you feel up to it, we can get together...maybe one day next week for lunch??

*Wisdom of Larry the Cable Guy*

1. A day without sunshine is like night.
2. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
5. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
6. He who laughs last thinks slowest.
7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
9. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
13. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand.
14. OK, so what's the speed of dark?
15. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
16. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
17. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
18. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines!
19. What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?
20. Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
21. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, 'What the hell happened?'
22. Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.
23. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
24. Life isn't like a box of chocolates; it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow.

Thanks to Ariel! Loved these!!

Tuesday

Not much fun news to report.

Right now it is difficult to type because my fingers are numb. Yes, my neck is giving me fits and I seem to have a pinched nerve, which is causing numbness in my fingers. Today I went to CVS and purchased a shoulder heat pad. It heats up and stays heated for 8 hours. It is a throw away kind but I didn't have a choice today. I forgot to ice my pack last night so I didn't sleep on my ice pack and I was pretty feeling lousy this morning so I found this to use to get through the day. So far so good...except for the finger tip part....

Boss 2 has been away for 2 days. It has been heaven. He is out with a factory person. Tomorrow, well, I bet he is here. My only issue is that he will most likely be here for the rest of the month. Oh bother....he needs to get out and sell more...

I have to send my computer in for repair again to Dell. I just can't wait to be without my computer at home....

I can't think of much else to complain about so I guess I will get off now.

Hope your corner of the world is doing okay!

Manic Day

Manic Monday
Manic Depression

The Beach

Isn’t this the sweetest picture? A couple weeks ago, I purchased story writing paper. You are supposed to draw a picture and then tell a story about the drawing. I was sitting next to Maggie when she drew this picture of the beach. I didn’t tell her what to draw. I didn’t tell her what to write. I was actually sitting working on my laptop. She ripped the paper out of the pad and said the picture was for me. I was stunned. Not because of her drawing me a picture, that is for sure as we all have many pictures colored by her. I was stunned at the picture. I was stunned at the details and more than ever I was stunned at how she wrote out the words “The Beach.” The picture is now being displayed on our refrigerate door. Open hours of the gallery are unpredictable so if you would like to see this or any other masterpieces in person, you may want to call first.

Math Trick

Grab a calculator. (You won't be able to do this one in your head)

1. Key in the first three digits of your phone number (NOT the area code)

2. Multiply by 80

3. Add 1

4. Multiply by 250

5. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number

6. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number again.

7. Subtract 250

8. Divide number by 2

Do you recognize the answer??

Thanks to Ariel for passing this one on!

I knit! I'm a knitter!

This kit was purchased for me from SIL! I have always wanted to knit and I even took a knitting class but couldn’t get the hang of things. SIL found a kit and made a scarf and I decided I wanted to try a kit. SIL then purchased me a kit to try and I was quite HAPPY to be the receiver of the kit! I now am almost finished with the scarf. I tell you, the scarf really isn’t much to look at and if you happen to look closely you will see how the rows aren’t straight and even but never less it will be my first finished piece.

SIL talks about the needles in the kit being made by Fisher Price! When you look at them, you can see why because they are huge and one has a blue ball and the other one a red! It does look like something the toy company would have made. I have purchased my next smaller set of needles as well as another skein of yarn. They both were on sale at Hobby Lobby this week!

Don’t be surprised if a homemade, child-like looking scarf ends up on your doorstep! I don’t know what else I am supposed to be doing with all these scarves so I am going to pawn them off to family and friends! HAHA!

Birthday

For Judy's husband

Forget the vitamin just give me the darn cupcake!

I found this on one of my favorite playful artist website. Thought it was SO Fraubyers! I just may, when I get rich, purchase her a T-shirt! Go and take a look at her stuff! It is fab and fun.

http://www.nataliedee.com/

Seriously?

I read where Richard Gere kissed Shilpa Shettty (a film star in India) on the cheek while he was there promoting health issues and AIDS awareness and now they both are facing jail terms and fines for vulgarity and the tendency to corrupt society. Huh?

I remember a friend of mine in high school got grounded for a month from seeing or talking to her boyfriend because he kissed her on the cheek in public. I was a little shocked she got into so much trouble and that was during the 80’s.

Since the 80’s I believe our society has become too casual with moral issues but how do you reverse what has been done? Should we start imposing jail sentences on anyone caught cuddling in public? Where do you draw the line? What one person sees as vulgar isn’t what the next person believes.

What do you think? Is showing a little love by giving a peck on the cheek dangerous for society?

Passing this class with an A+

If you have been reading on my blog lately then you know I have been having problems with pain in my left shoulder region. Last night I wasn't feeling well so I went to bed with pain when I got home from work. During this time I dreamed. I know you are supposed to dream every night but I don't normally remember....I remembered this time! The Byers children were in my dreams and they were hurting me. They weren't hurting me on purpose of course but because they were happy to see me and were jumping on me. I keep yelling NO! NO! PLEASE STOP you are hurting me. I remember wrecking my car because Griffin jumped through my window and I ended up smashing my head and falling in an open basket. I knew I couldn't get out and Griffin keep jumping on me. Then both Griffin and Erin were on my knees jumping and my knees were bleeding. The next thing I remember is barely walking because my shoulder was in such pain and I looked up to see Fraubyers and husband. I had glasses on, which were broken and they were shocked to see me like that. They had no idea the children were so happy to see me. MAN! Was that a crazy dream or what?! I got up around 8:30 and stayed awake for a couple hours and then went back to bed. I remember dreaming again. This time I was in a school but I was in charge of feeding a child from the school. We were given a letter and number and I was supposed to find the corresponding line. It was such a weird dream too! I know I have had crazy dreams in the past when I don't feel well but this was some crazy stuff! My teacher was teaching a language class. The class was on how to talk with a southern accent.

Miss Violet

She is still doing very well! I had to give her a haircut today and take off some dead but she is still blooming! I just can't believe she is still alive. I am so very happy that I haven't killed her off. This is big news for me. I normally do not do well with houseplants. They die at my hands. She is such a special plant. She is telling me..."You can do it! YES, you CAN take care of me without killing me!" And I am so happy that I have done this well with her!!

RX Needed

I have diagnosed myself with having a bone spur in my shoulder/back area. This comes from me doing research on the internet. All I can say is that I haven’t been sleeping for about 2 weeks and the pain comes and goes. It is sharp pain. It is very sharp pain. It is killer pain. If you don’t get the message, it hurts really, really badly. I go back to see the doctor on Wednesday. I may ask for an x-ray to see if there are any deposits on the bone. I am thinking this is the shoulder, which I fell on when I was about 20 years old. It was extremely painful when I had the accident and I am wondering if arthritis has set in. Pray this isn’t the case. I haven’t finished paying off my January doctor bills yet. I want to find out what the cause of the pain is from so I can fix this and move on. It isn’t fun to walk around with pain.

Cute

Mags arranged her toys like this to make sure she could see them and they could see her!

You are under my powers!

I saw something and it made me remember that you can’t control how others are going to act but you can control how you react. I need to remember this and when my buttons are being pushed at work I need to stop. Sometimes I feel my blood boiling and I get so tied up in emotions that I don’t react like I would like. So I am really going to work on, remember and focus on words being said are just words. I want to choose not to be OR get angry and stay in the moment. This will be a hard thing for me to do but I know I will feel a lot better if I can do it.

I am high on D

High D Personalities: Results orientated and gets results, in control, decisive, direct, accept challenges, impatient, strong willed, quick, starts the action.

High D Patterns: Develop new systems, result oriented, inspirational and creative

High I Personalities: People oriented, optimistic, needs recognition and entertaining, expressive, outgoing, enthusiastic and energizing

High I Patterns: Promoter, persuader, counselor, Appraiser

High S Personalities: Stable, cooperative, predictable, deliberate, work in background, diplomatic, consistent, good listener and sympathetic

High S Patterns: Investigator, achiever, specialist

High C Personalities: Analytical, concerned, accurate, orderly, deliberate, correct, quality conscious, symptomatic, plan ahead

High C Patterns: Objective thinker, perfectionist, practical


I am like; tell me the problem without to many details and walk away. I will figure out what needs to be done and I will get the problem resolved. If you are not direct and are wishy washy then I do not have time for you because I am busy. Get out of my face. This is how I work…not how I play.

The Clock Is Broken!

I am really going to have to watch my attitude. I am finding myself less and less patience with boss 2. Him going over and over the same crap with me is getting old. Today I stated, “I don’t need to go over this again as I completely understand.” I have told this anal man that if I have questions, I will not hesitate to ask. He should know this as I do ask questions!

I was in training and the trainer said to me one time.....”Does he want to know how to make the clock or does he want to know what time it is.” This was pertaining to boss 1. I never knew if he wanted great detail or just highlights of a particular situation. It worked. I guess our next meeting I am going to have to tell boss 2 that I NEVER want to know how to make the damn clock UNLESS I ask how to make the damn clock because this shit is getting old. Just tell me the damn time and move along!

This does show I am a high D personality. I can apologize for it but it won't change...it is how I am wired. As soon as boss 2 realizes this, the better we all will be!

Dinner

Paul was happy. We made it to the Red Onion and had fried foods. Paul was planning on painting when we returned home and I told him he would be in a food coma. Boy was I right! He gave Mags a bath, sat down and started snoring!!!

Speaking of eating fried foods...Paul made the announcement that he wouldn't be able to "eat like this when I start training." I asked what he would be training for and he said to be an astronaut. He then asked Mags if she knew what astronauts did and she said, "They float!"

Where is that boo boo anyway??

This morning my niece had to show me where she hurt herself on her little arm. She raised both sleeves of her shirt and looked and looked. Having trouble locating the scratch, she turned the light on. She still couldn’t see anything so she went right up to the light. Once she finally found the boo boo, she ran to me and asked me to kiss it. I kissed the little scrap, which obviously didn’t hurt or it would have been easily found, and asked her if that helped it feel better. She said it felt better. I couldn’t help but smiling and thinking about this on my way to work. Very precious!

It is EVIL

My niece wanted much of my attention today. I was telling her I had to figure my evil taxes. She was asking all kinds of questions. Finally after I was finished she asked me if I had finished my evil taxes. It almost made me laugh...I say almost because I am quite depressed. I owe almost $700 BUCKS, which I will have to put onto my credit card, which is/will be maxed. I just can't get a break and I am sick of it. Just totally sick of it.

Playing Webkins

OCB

Over ate at OCB!

Government Blues

Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House. One from New Jersey, another from Tennessee and the third from Florida. They go with a White House official to examine the fence. The Florida contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me." The Tennessee contractor does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me." The New Jersey contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, "$2,700." The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?" The New Jersey contractor whispers back, "$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."
The government official replies, "Done!"

Unanswered Questions

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards: NAIVE

Isn't making a smoking section in a restaurant like making a peeing section in a swimming pool?

If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...does that mean that one enjoys it?

There are three religious truths: (This one is just bad!)
a. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
b. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith.
c. Baptists do not recognize each other in the liquor store or at Hooters.

If people from Poland are called Poles, then why aren't people from Holland called Holes?

Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?

If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?

Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren't they just stale bread to begin with?

Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a racecar is not called a racist?

Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety-one?

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, then doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed?

If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP?

Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

What hair color do they put on the driver's licenses of bald men?

I thought about how mothers feed their babies with tiny little spoons and forks, so I wondered what do Chinese mothers use. Toothpicks?

Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office? What are we supposed to do, write to them? Why don't they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen can look for them while they deliver the mail?

If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?

You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.

Ever wonder what the speed of lightning would be if it didn't zigzag?

If a cow laughed, would milk come out of her nose?

Whatever happened to Preparations A through G?

As income tax time approaches, did you ever notice: When you put the two words "The" and "IRS" together, it spells "THEIRS"?

Thanks mom for sending this one to me!

Sanjaya Malakar - Besame Mucho

It wasn't horrible but will he win? It will be very interesting to see what happens if he does win. I guess that is what I am wanting.

Dreamed up phone number leads man to a bride

I found this on the web this morning!

LONDON (Reuters) - A British man has met and married a 22-year-old woman after, by his own account, dreaming of her phone number and then sending her a text message.

David Brown, 24, says he woke up one morning after a night out with friends with a telephone number constantly running through his head. He decided to contact it, sending a message saying "Did I meet you last night?."

Random recipient Michelle Kitson was confused and wary at first but decided to reply and the two began exchanging messages. Eventually they met and fell in love.

"It was really weird but I was absolutely hooked," Kitson told the Daily Mail newspaper. "My mum and dad kept saying 'But he could be an axe murderer', but I knew there was something special about it."

After a long courtship, the oddly matched couple -- he's six foot seven inches tall and she's five foot four -- have just returned from their honeymoon in the Indian resort of Goa.

A love-struck Brown said: "I've no idea how I ended up with her number in my head -- it's only a few digits different from mine."

I had a close friend who needed to get carpet repaired. She went to the phone and dialed a number and it was a carpet repair place! Amazing what the universe will bring to you if you desire it.

What to do?

I have been thing about what to do with my friend Beth and her daughter who is coming in to see me. Even though we speak to each other a couple times a week, it has been YEARS since I have seen them. In fact, it may be close to 10 years!! I know, sitting and talking is always an option but it would be fun to physically do something too! I asked SIL if she had any suggestions. Here is the list I found on my bathroom sink this morning.

-Go fishing in neighborhood pond
-Go skateboarding
-Go to Old County Buffet and camp out for hours eating all you can eat
-Make corks pop off bottles by putting baking soda and vinegar in bottle right before capping
-Go to the grocery store and throw cans from one aisle over to the next aisle...sit back and wait for screams
-Hunt for meat for dinner tonight - in the wild, not the grocery store...be sure to wear your brothers hat with the fur ear flaps
-Got to each McDonald's in area and ask (beg) for a free hamburger...don't stop until your full
-Play on the jungle gym while at McDonald's
-Dress up like cowboys and Indians and play
-Go square dancing
-Dust every surface in our house
-Perform an outdoor concert on the steps of Monument Circle downtown Indy at lunch time
-Have a seance
-Visit cosmetic surgery center and ask for brochures on sex reassignment operations
-Go get pedicures (this is a very silly idea!)
-Make a giant rubber band ball

Thanks for the great suggestions!!

Judy's Going Away Party

Please mark on your schedule a party on Saturday night (after Fraubyers gets off work!) for Judy's going away party! For those of you who do not know....She is going to AFRICA! Location will be some place, which serves alcohol...Not that we are drinkers but a drink would be nice for a toast! Gifts, cards and/or good cheer are all welcomed! (Smiles!!)

Easter Blessings To You!

Here is a picture, which my mom took after she made her Easter cake. I know the picture did not do the cake justice and the picture is beautiful!!

Everyone came to our house for Easter, plus one of SIL friends from Kokomo. We had 2 kinds of turkey, veggies, bread, 2 salads (not to mention a home-made cake my mom made!) and lots of other goodies! A couple (the same few each year) decorated the eggs while the others watched golf! It was a very nice relaxing day.

I got an Easter basket (See below) from an awesome friend!!! I also got a pail of goodies from SIL and Easter Lillies and tea from SIL mother! I couldn't believe all the goodies I received! I would post pictures but haven't gotten my camera with me but I am blessed with all the love given to me!

Speaking of giving love....my mom made Fraubyers and family a dozen cupcakes! Isn't that the greatest! My mom wanted to make sure those babies got some cake for themselves! They are very cute and my mom is the best!!

Easter and All Year Blessings to you and yours!

Easter

Mags basket

Easter Sunday

You would think she would smile after having the bunny leave some great gifts!

Judybunny

What a wonderful surprise I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT! Judybunny was good to me!

Craft Time

It is my month to host the craft night! Thursday's work well for everyone?? Let's wait to see when Christine's craft night is this month and then I will schedule for the following week.

Guess where?

Forget that last 2 posts about "Guess"

I have deleted the picture from my phone in error!! But I am sending to the blog a current "Guess where!" If you are the first to guess, you get a prize!

Guess (See Below)

I posted the WRONG picture!!! I will try to repost the correct picture later.

Guess

Guess what this is and win a prize!

Hello Monday!

Sad! Sad! Sad Day!!! I had to go make another March payment on my car at the bank because of an error somewhere. The first time, the bank wrote down the wrong account number so it looked as if I never made my payment. Now I am getting calls out the whazoo from the collection agency stating I never paid. They said my check bounced. When looking at my statement online it couldn’t have and it didn’t. So the (car) bank was crappy with me and told me to make contact with my bank. So I called and they said no that my check wasn’t returned and it never has even gone through to them yet. I don’t know what happened so the bank who holds my loan for a car called yet again (3rd time today! Can you say harassment?!) and I asked them for a copy of the bounced check, which they will send to me. In the meantime, they wanted the March payment AND the April payment. The April payment isn’t due until the 19th. I was like, are you nuts? Anyway, they wanted me to pay by phone to them and charge me an additional fee to do so (19 bucks or something ridicules like that!). I said, “NO, I will go to the bank here next to my work and pay there.” So that is what I did. On my way back, more sad news was received as I went into my FAVORITE Java spot, Java Junction, and found the owner has to sell. He isn’t making any money and HAS to sell. I am heartbroken. If you ever had this coffee and compared it to Starbucks coffee you would pick Java’s coffee. It is so sad for him. He looked like he might cry when he told me. I was sad for his luck and for mine.

Be Politically Correct

1 She is not a "BABE" or a "CHICK" - She is a "BREASTED AMERICAN."

2. She is not "EASY" - She is "HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE."

3. She is not a "DUMB BLONDE" - She is a "LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY."

4. She has not "BEEN AROUND" - She is a "PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED COMPANION."

5 She does not "NAG" you - She becomes "VERBALLY REPETITIVE."

6. She is not a "TWO-BIT HOOKER" - She is a "LOW COST PROVIDER."

7. He does not have a "BEER GUT" - He has developed a "LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY."

8. He is not a "BAD DANCER" - He is "OVERLY CAUCASIAN."

9. He does not "GET LOST ALL THE TIME" - He "INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS."

10. He is not "BALDING" - He is in "FOLLICLE REGRESSION."

11. He does not act like a "TOTAL ASS" - He develops a case of RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION."

12. It's not his "CRACK" you see hanging out of his pants - It's "REAR CLEAVAGE."

Thanks Beth for sharing!

Sign

It reads "Child of God on board". I thought, as opposed to what? Child of Satan? Come on people!

Aren't We Supposed To Be The Intelligent Species?

1. WILL THE REAL DUMMY PLEASE STAND UP? AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it's not Walter who's lacking intelligence.
2. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS: Police in Oakland, CA spent two hours attempting to subdue a gunman who had barricaded himself inside his home. After firing ten tear gas canisters, officers discovered that the man was standing beside them in the police line, shouting, "Please come out and give yourself up."
3. WHAT WAS PLAN B??? An Illinois man, pretending to have a gun, kidnapped a motorist and forced him to drive to two different automated teller machines, wherein the kidnapper proceeded to withdraw money from his own bank accounts.
4. THE GETAWAY! A man walked into a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Stop and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him.
5. DID I SAY THAT??? Police in Los Angeles had good luck with a robbery suspect who just couldn't control himself during a lineup. When detectives asked each man in the lineup to repeat the words: "Give me all your money or I'll shoot", the man shouted, "that's not what I said!" .
6. ARE WE COMMUNICATING??? A man spoke frantically into the phone: "My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart". "Is this her first child?" the doctor asked "No!" the man shouted, "This is her husband!"
7. NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED! In Modesto, CA, Steven Richard King was arrested for trying to hold up a Bank of America branch without a weapon. King used a thumb and a finger to simulate a gun. Unfortunately, he failed to keep his hand in his pocket. (hellooooooo)!
8. THE GRAND FINALE!!! Last summer, down on Lake Isabella, located in the high desert, an hour east of Bakersfield, CA, some folks, new to boating, were having a problem. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get their brand new 22 foot boat, going. It was very sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power they applied. After about an hour of trying to make it go, they putted into a nearby marina, thinking someone there may be able to tell them what was wrong. A thorough topside check revealed everything in perfect working condition The engine ran fine, the out-drive went up and down, and the propeller was the correct size and pitch. So, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath. He came up choking on water, he was laughing so hard.
NOW REMEMBER...THIS IS TRUE.
Under the boat, still strapped securely in place, was the trailer!

Thanks mom for sending this one to me!

Napoleon Hill Taught Me A Lesson Today

I was reading about Napoleon Hill today. One of his most “copied’ writings was a short writing on tolerance. It isn’t just about race it is about day to day living with others. Instead of getting annoyed about what someone is doing, step in their shoes and see why they may be doing what they are doing. Or, better yet, let it go. Life is too short to concentrate on the opposites of someone. Look for what brings them into your world and even if you don’t agree with what it is which annoys you perhaps just not focusing on that will help you get through your day a little better.

Why am I bringing all this up? Well Boss 2 paces when he is on his phone. He paces here and there and back there again. It aggravates me. Then I thought about Napoleon Hill and wondered if Boss 2 does this because of something negative from his childhood and it is how he copes. I am just throwing that out. It probably isn’t true but let’s just say it is for example only. I would then think hurray for him for learning pacing as a coping skill. With me thinking like this, I have empathy instead of hostility towards him. Wouldn’t Napoleon be proud? I am.

Monday, March 19

I woke up late this morning. Normally I am the first one up because I have to leave before anyone. This morning, I woke up to the sound of my brother leaving. Not a good sign. When I looked at the alarm clock I noticed the clock was set on PM instead of AM. I have no idea how this got changed. It worked last week…maybe I was setting the alarm to get up correctly, which would have been incorrect. I just don’t know. So I hurried and showered and got ready to go. I text boss 1 to advise. No response. So I text boss 1 again as this is what I am supposed to do until he responds. No response. So when I get into the car, I decided to call in and speak with boss 2. I was physically in my car and I told him, “Grouchy momma bear on the road.” He said to put on a happy face because we were having guests come in this morning. ARGH! I had to go back into house and change!! So I have basically taken my lunch hour before my day has started!!

The picture below is a Webkinz animal. It is a stuffed animal, which comes with an adoption tag. This tag has numbers you use on the computer to “play” with your animal. It is kind of like the game SIMS but for smaller children. My Maggie LOVES it! She named the dog Georgia. She sleeps with her and plays with her and it is very cute to watch her! Maggie also loves playing online with the animated Georgia. She takes her to the vet, gives her a bath and feeds her, among other things. My brother and I have been playing a lot with the quizzes and games so that she can get points. The points are used to purchase just about anything you could think of needing or wanting. It is a really cute idea. To bad I didn’t come up with it. If Maggie continues to like and play with Webkinz, I will see about getting her a kitty so that Georgia will have a friend to play with.

Newest addition

It's sleepy time!

I am having a hard time concentrating and especially keeping my eyes open. I am not sure why, it isn’t like I had a heavy lunch or anything. If anything, I am starving! I had some tuna, which was pretty bland and dry with a piece of wheat bread and then I ate a piece of fruit. I haven’t had any cokes….HA HA! That is why I am so tired! I am sure of it! I must go and get a drink right this moment!

How is your day going?

Spiritual Sunday

I went on a retreat today with a friend. WOW is the best way I could describe what happened today. I got so much out of hearing the speaker/leader of the group. I really can't describe what I learned because it is still running through my head. Everyone had one on one time as well as group time with the leader. This was one of the best days I have had in a long time. I didn't know anyone and yet I felt at ease. One of ladies I met today said my eye sparkled and danced. I loved hearing that!!! It was just a great day. The speaker lives in Arizona and has been on several tv shows including OPRAH! I sure hope she can come back again soon very soon!

Happy B day Nana

Honey and Cinnamon Cures

I may try a few of these and if they work, you will be the first to know!

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, spread on bread and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries, reduces loss of breath, strengthens the heart beat and revitalizes the arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:
Take daily, morning and night, 1 cup of hot water with 2 spoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder and 1 teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

TOOTHACHE:
Make a paste of 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and 5 teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied 3 times a day till the tooth stops aching.

BAD BREATH:
Gargle with 1 teaspoon each of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning. The breath stays fresh throughout the day.

CHOLESTEROL:
Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon powder in 16 ounces of warm water and take 3 times a day to reduce the level of cholesterol.

COLDS:
Mix 1 tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This will cure most coughs, colds and clear the sinuses


INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on 2 tablespoons of honey and taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.


UPSET STOMACH:
Honey and cinnamon powder can relieve stomach aches and help clear stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:
Honey and cinnamon powder can help relieve stomach gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

PIMPLES:
Mix 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply on pimples before sleeping and wash off in the morning with warm water. If done daily for 2 weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:
Mix honey and cinnamon powder in 1 cup of boiled water and drink daily 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping. Drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:
Patients suffering from cancer of the stomach and bones should daily take 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder for 1 month 3 times a day.

FATIGUE:
Mix 1/2 tablespoon honey in a glass of water sprinkled with cinnamon powder, take daily in the morning and in the afternoon about 3:00pm when the body's vitality starts to decrease. This increases vitality within a week. This helps seniors to be more alert and agile.


LONGEVITY:
Mix 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil.. Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft, arrests old age and increases life span.

Fab Friday

1. Boss 1 is out.

2. Boss 2 is out.

3. I have gotten much done (work and play wise).

4. I woke up with a headache but it seems to be gone now!

5. Joined Curves this week and I LOVE it! If you decide to join, give them my name so I can get a t-shirt!

6. It is COLD in here. I would rather be cold than hot…see Number 1 of Monday Headaches post.

7. It’s Friday, must I say more?

How is your day?

Bright light

Oh Auntie that light is to bright!

Relax

Tonight we turned the lights off, turned Mozart on and burned a candle. It would have been perfect except Maggie kept talking and moving from person to person! LOL

Number two

I kid you not!

Two houses still have lights on!

Monday Headaches

1. Boss 2 was in all day. He had the heat blasting and I bet it was 90 degrees.

2. I was starving most of the day.

3. I drank a diet coke and ended up with a terrible headache...one which I still have right now.

4. Boss 1 snapped at me and I forgot to snap back.

5. I can't reach my friend Dawn...she is the one who's husband isn't what I call "husband material."

6. The plumber came and fixed my rental plumbing problem. It cost me $600.00 and he only takes cash or check...NO CREDIT.

How was your day?

Taking a bath

To cute

My Griffin

I walk into his house and he announces, ';Oh it's just Becca!" To cute!

Another year gone

Rental

My renter will be all paid up if he pays me today. I can't even believe it. I have gotten so used to him not paying me. I must continue to think positive thoughts that money will flow not only to me but to him as well! Now I have to have someone come in and look at the plumbing situation in the house. Renter is stating the pipes are clogged. I called one plumber and he is booked out for a week. An entire week!! What would happen if you had an emergency? UGH! I prefer not to think about that.

That twitch is my head

I am really trying to change my attitude for the positive right now. I am really feeling a little bit stressed. We just found out yesterday that a motor line was being offered in this territory. We jumped at the chance only to find out this week, they offered the line to someone other than us. On top of this, I can’t seem to win or influence customers to use any of our lines. They would if we were price competitive but in most cases, no where close.

I also am very frustrated because an inquiry came in approximately 2 weeks ago. Boss 2 wanted to handle it all. It was something I could have done but even though I didn’t want to,I gave it to him. I emailed him last Friday where the quote was so I could follow up. Well, there wasn’t a quote ever done. I realize he is overwhelmed and overstressed but by goodness give me the darn work! He stated today he wanted to do it because he needs to learn the product line. I get it. I get it. What I don’t get is why couldn’t I crossed and do the work and then give the inquiry back to him so he could get a grasp on what it was, which needed to be done. I am drowning in debt here! I need these sales and I am more than willing to do what I can…I wanted to B*itch slap him. Of course, I held my tongue and my back hand swing.

Attitude

John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, John was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation. Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up and asked him, "I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?" He replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or ... you can choose to be in a bad mood. I choose to be in a good mood." Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or...I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or... I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life. "Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested. "Yes, it is," he said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It's your choice how you live your life." I reflected on what he said. Soon hereafter, I left the Tower Industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it. Several years later, I heard that he was involved in a serious accident, falling some 60 feet from a communications tower. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, he was released from the hospital with rods placed in his back. I saw him about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins...Wanna see my scars?" I declined to see his wounds, but I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the accident took place. "The first thing that went through my mind was the well-being of my soon-to-be born daughter," he replied. "Then, as I lay on the ground, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or...I could choose to die. I chose to live." Weren't you scared? Did you lose consciousness?" I asked. He continued, "..the paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the ER and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read 'he's a dead man'. I knew I needed to take action." "What did you do?" I asked. “Well, there was a big burly nurse shouting questions at me," said John. "She asked if I was allergic to anything. 'Yes, I replied.' The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath a nd yelled, 'Gravity'." Over their laughter, I told them, "I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead." He lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude... I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully. Attitude, after all, is everything. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34.

After all today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.


Thanks Carl for sending this to me!

Lost and FOUND! Welton Girls!!!!!

I am so very excited! I found my girls! I found my long lost (3 years) girls! The Welton girls moved to Bloomington and I lost them. I have been internet searching for their mother and other family members and I even went to what I thought would be their schools website. Last night I hit the jackpot!! I thought to myself those girls are “cool” I bet they have a myspace account. I did some creative searching and low and behold I FOUND THEM!!! I actually got to email back and forth to them too! I am so very happy right now. It really has made my day and even my week!