tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24399582579294759172024-03-13T11:15:12.991-06:00Musings in the Key of DJust trying to keep it all together...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-45871750954352686422015-04-26T20:09:00.001-06:002015-04-26T20:10:35.861-06:00Hitting the Nail on the HeadAs I was running through my news feed on Facebook today I came across this open letter. I have cleaned up some of the language and apologize if what I left offends anyone. It is, however very truthful.<br />
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Dear Martha:<br />
You don’t know me, but I know you.<br />
I know how you fill your days caring for your family. Work, school, chores, errands—the buzz of busyness keeps your mind numb. It is easier to maintain the façade of the happy wife when the sun is up.<br />
At night, however, when the stillness falls upon your house, the cracks in the walls of your “perfect” life can be seen.<br />
He is distant and distracted. You rattle on about the kids, as he half listens, avoiding your gaze. You put the kids to bed and wait for him, but he doesn't come. He stays on the computer, on the phone, he steps outside to take a call or leaves to run a random errand.<br />
You wait in bed alone.<br />
You miss his body. You miss the way your back pressed into his chest as his strong arms held you close. You miss the way your bodies once moved together. Now, as he comes to bed, you reach out to him. He pulls away.<br />
“Tired,” he says. Stress, work, kids.<br />
Good night.<br />
You turn and bury your face in the pillow, trying to silence your tears.<br />
You tell yourself, “I will be sexier, thinner, a better mother, a better wife”. Then he will see me, hear me, want me.<br />
You try, don’t you Martha?<br />
The striving is endless. And exhausting. And empty.<br />
Finally, something inside of you begins to crack. You feel it in your gut. Something is breaking free.<br />
Your banshee shows up, raging.<br />
She is screaming, “See me. Hear me. Screw me. Love me.”<br />
He looks at you with icy cold eyes, “You are a crazy bitch. A nag. A boring f*ck.”<br />
“It’s not me” he proclaims. His words pierce your soul.<br />
He thinks it’s all your fault.<br />
In the morning, he acts like nothing happened. He says it will be fine. Pats you on the head. That’s a good girl.<br />
Well, dear Martha: Wake the hell up.<br />
You were not born to be his puppet, his roommate, his doormat.<br />
You were born to be valued, and loved and worshiped for the woman you are.<br />
You were born a Goddess, a Queen.<br />
You were born to be not only a mother and a daughter, but also a woman. Your needs and your happiness matter. You matter.<br />
It is time to call on your inner tribe- your Warrior, your Banshee, your ball-breaking, take-no-prisoners, I-MEAN-BUSINESS Bitch-and get out.<br />
No, you don’t know me dear Martha, but I know you. I was you. I am you.<br />
Take my hand and step into the light. Your real life is waiting for you to show up.<br />
Yours Truly,<br />
An Awakened Woman <br />
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Author: Christine Lumley<br />
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It brought back memories of me. Existing, not living. <br />
I am glad I am not in that place anymore.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-27847032816460355732012-12-04T18:10:00.000-07:002012-12-04T18:10:13.953-07:00Curve BallSometimes I cannot even believe the breath of emotion that comes with divorce. There have been many a time since my last posting that I have contemplated writing a post of this or that but today it is given to me to get it out of my system. <br />
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My ex told me that he didn't want to be married anymore the day before we and the kids were to leave for a Disneyland vacation. It was right after Christmas and we were going for the last of the school break and New Years. He told me that he didn't know marriage was going to be like this. So I asked what he meant by that. Like going to work, coming home for dinner with your family, going to bed with your wife, getting things done on Saturday and going to church on Sunday? Wow, I was floored. We were married in the LDS faith and to us, that means for eternity. Faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have a strong belief in God the Eternal Father, his son, Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. We are Christian. We believe in family, and the roles of mother and father- that children should be raised in love and righteousness. To renege on your marriage covenant is a HUGE thing with eternal consequences. But that was okay because Andrew no longer believed in God.<br />
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So, I put on a happy face for the kids while we took our vacation. I was in agony. I told him not to mention anything to the kids. Could you just imagine- "Hey kids, we're going to Disneyland and by the way I'm leaving your mom!" It was 5 days of hell. I, of course had told my parents and his. He couldn't even man up and tell them himself. HE was the one who wanted the divorce. I wanted to work through it. I had made a promise to Heavenly Father and I was going to see it through! However marriages can only be mended if both parties want them to be. You absolutely can not make choices for someone else. So, in-between rides I was madly texting people who wanted to know what had happened when I didn't even know myself.<br />
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We came home and began the process of finding a new normal. I told Andrew it was his responsibility to tell the children, since he was the one who wanted to go so bad. I of course ended up doing it and had fall-out like your wouldn't believe. He didn't even help me with the tears and "what about's"?<br />
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Fast forward 3 years- divorce has been finalized, moved to a new home, making new memories- kids have leveled out (for the most part-all the emotional trauma I had to deal with and work through with the kids is another post all together) and POW!!!!!-you get kicked emotionally in the stomach.<br />
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Turns out my hero has been shacking up with a new girl friend. She has a college-age son living at home still and I've allowed my kids to spend the night! I was under the impression that my ex had moved in with friends-emphasize the "s" from work. Like roommates. Oh how wrong I was. My 14 year old looks like she's 18-I can only imagine rape or molestation. I can't help it! Mama Bear instinct!!<br />
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I'm so so livid that he would even CONSIDER having our kids sleep over! It's not bad enough that he's having relations outside of marriage! <br />
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Today I explained to our kids why they can no longer sleep over with their dad. Stressing that I wanted them to be safe. Telling them that if their dad was married and the other son didn't live there then it would be okay for them to sleep over again. I was calm, poised, and the kids responded favorably-thank heavens! However my oldest told me that her dad was probably going to get married in March.<br />
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Part of me finds this absolutely hilarious- remember, Andrew didn't want to be married! <br />
Part of me finds it insulting-for obvious reasons.<br />
Part of me finds it intriguing- can't wait to see how long it'll last!<br />
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Getting hit with an emotional wrecking ball is never fun, but it's not the worst thing that can happen to you. I'll admit there were tears and heartache still. Things I needed to process and work through. I felt better after talking to a friend and going to church. This post has been healing for me also. It feels good to finally get it out in the open. God has given me strength to carry on with my life.<br />
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I hope one day soon He gives me the strength to not give a damn anymore about my ex.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-68889964569426128672012-10-10T11:18:00.001-06:002012-10-10T11:18:58.105-06:00Letting GoThis letter is to Marla Cilley. Founder and CEO of FlyLady.net, a website to help people overcome clutter and help them manage their house. I found these words to be so very truthful. About a lot of things...<br />
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Dear Marla,<br />
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My teenage niece visited last winter. Having never lived in a cold climate, she was delighted when it snowed. She decorated and dated a jar, filled it with snow and put it in the freezer to take home. To no avail, I explained that the fluffy snow would harden to ice, melt before we got to the airport - that no matter what she does to preserve it, she can't bring snow home...<br />
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Now, cleaning the freezer, I find her jar with a clump of ice that used to be snow, and smile at my niece's folly - preserving snowflakes. A God Breeze from Flylady gently reveals my hypocrisy - all the snowflakes I try to preserve, in my sentimental clutter.<br />
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FlyLady asks "need, use, love" in decluttering. When I come across sentimental items from friendships, I wonder whatever happened...if she retired, if her son is still having problems, if she ever got married, divorced, finished her degree, if her cancer came back; is she still alive? I think, I should look her up, get in touch, one of these days...but I don't feel a compelling urge to do so, right now. I think I "need" to keep the sentimental item, because someday, I might call...<br />
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But, I never do, get in touch. I never have gotten in touch. I never will.<br />
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The wondering is a detached curiosity, nothing more. Something inside me understands that the beautiful snowfalls of early winter in a place far away can't be recreated in this season of my life. I see it so clearly, in my niece's frozen snowflakes, the difference between what "was" and what "is" - what I don't "need" to keep, what I must leave behind. I don't "need" a reminder on my wall, to remember to call a friend. People I went to school with, worked with, neighbors, met in various organizations... these people are no longer friends... as a chunk of ice in a jar is no longer snow.<br />
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Flying is knowing that most of what I experience is ephemeral, meant to be noticed and appreciated in the moment it happens. Enjoying the snowfall, letting it melt away, letting go of what was, loving what is.<br />
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SusanUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-57201907515348779312012-09-16T21:23:00.001-06:002012-09-16T21:27:06.485-06:00UntitledBusy times<br />
Pushed here and there<br />
My life is not my own<br />
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Change-<br />
change for all of us<br />
under my roof<br />
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which isn't really mine<br />
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Have I hit the bottom yet?<br />
I hope to soon,<br />
for, by reaching that point<br />
I will finally be able to go<br />
UpUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-13162726715463146672012-02-24T22:54:00.000-07:002012-09-05T19:20:20.284-06:00ThanksThis post is purely my throwing myself a pity party. Or maybe it's frustration. I really can't tell the difference right now.<br />
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Are any of you out there in bloggerland an "ex"?<br />
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Do you have sole custody of your kids?<br />
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I've pretty much been a "single mom" for three years now. Even though I was still married I didn't have a marriage. Know what I mean? My then-hubby did whatever he liked. NO regard for anyone's schedule except the one of his making, ERGO I was left holding the bag and taking care of kiddies 24/7.<br />
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I saw his family more than he did as a matter-of-fact.<br />
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Fast forward to 2012 with me in dating-land again.<br />
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I can't win. I just can't win. While I was out enjoying a homemade meal by a sweet guy I've only dated two times before, my kids apparently had world war three back at the house. I came home to a cracked bathroom door because kid #2 locked herself in to get away from kid #1 and kid #1 thought it was her duty to get her sister out from behind the door. I can only imagine how loud the banging and kicking must have been. And now I have a door to replace.<br />
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And you know what? I'm not really even mad at my kids. I'm mad at my EX! By all rights I should have been at home tonight happily married and not having to worry if my new dates friends liked me. I would have been at home to defuse the sibling situation BEFORE a giant crack got punched and kicked into my bathroom door. These sort of things happen all too often. And you know what really stings? He'll never know. He'll never even care. <br />
I deal with "daddy fallout" ALL THE FREAKING TIME! You know what children need? They need a mom and dad who are on the same team. My former mate only wanted to be a free agent, waiting on the highest bidder. I couldn't compete anymore. <br />
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So, thank you (fill in the blank). Thank you so freaking much. I hope you're happy. Hope you find what you're looking for, and don't worry about me and the kids. We're having a great life without you-as you can plainly see.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-47747552777601547712012-02-05T21:08:00.002-07:002012-02-05T21:45:27.398-07:00It Sucked, and Then I CriedDating. It is such a horrible game. I would like to personally thank my ex for the roller coaster ride I've been on lately.<br />
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I met a guy online in December. We've chatted online and over the phone and texted too. I really felt we were connecting. We laughed together and even teased each other. We finally met this week and went on TWO dates. Yes, that is correct. I was so happy to be with him. We had a great times together-all two of them. Today he sent me an e-mail saying that there is someone else he feels closer to. Okay. Fine. Whatever.<br />
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All I really want is someone to come home to who loves and appreciates me. This is the time of life where I should be comfortable in my relationship. Instead I'm on a roller coaster of ups and downs. My heart has been so full of joy and excitement and then been let down and even irritated.<br />
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I have also been chatting with another guy. He knows that he's not the only one I've been chatting with-he wanted to meet me too. So I had 3 dates in one week. Yes, three. Good thing too because at least he wants to see me again. Up up and away...<br />
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This was one of my resolutions.</div>
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I'm going to try and go every month</div>
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Check out my shot gun shot. Those little shots sure do make a mess.</div>
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And as a bonus I have something to cross off my bucket list.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-21241519501956886472011-12-12T15:44:00.002-07:002011-12-12T15:44:48.449-07:00Christmas Joys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lights. </div>
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Christmas lights bring cheer to dreary winter nights. </div>
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They remind us of the light we can be filled with by following our savior Jesus Christ.</div>
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<a href="http://lds.org/liahona/2005/04/the-light-of-christ?lang=eng&query=light+christ">The Light of Christ</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-82154780670156689812011-11-21T12:26:00.001-07:002011-11-21T12:36:10.441-07:00ThankfulSo, this month-as I do every November- I've been trying to focus on things I'm thankful for. One exercise I've done is posting a status update on Facebook every day with something I'm grateful for.<br />
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This time in my life is a transitioning period. I'm still trying to figure a lot of things out, and adjust to my new life situation. Change is definitely a learning, stretching, growing experience if we let it be.<br />
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I am grateful for the scars. They have molded and shaped me into who I am today.<br />
I have learned I have more strength then I previously thought I did. More often than not it comes from God. There is power in prayer and asking for strength. <br />
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One thing I've learned too is if we take time to focus on our blessings before we go to bed at night, it helps our wheels to stop spinning. You know what I mean. When all you can think about is this negative downward spiral and one negative thought leads to another, and another.... you get my point. By focusing on what we have, what talents or abilities we have, our friends, our family it turns the spiral upside down and we begin to ascend. ASCEND. <br />
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We can therefore look up. And if we are looking up-we can see and recognize things to be grateful for. I wish for you all to look up. You will find blessings. You will.<br />
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Happy ThanksgivingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-8012328195105124802011-11-01T12:39:00.003-06:002011-11-01T12:39:50.220-06:00Speed DatingHello beautiful blog readers,<br />
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I know it's been a while since I've posted a real blogpost. Please forgive me. Even though my divorce is final it's still been a rough past couple of months. Which brings me to the topic of my post. Speed Dating.<br />
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Has anybody tried this? What was it like?<br />
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I had my first taste of speed dating last Friday when I went to a mid-singles Halloween dance. They had a card for everyone and a number assigned to you. Women on one side, men on the other and off you went for 45 seconds asking and answering questions. If you liked the person then you circled his number on your card, and if they liked you, they circled your number. Then when all was said and done you handed in your card (it had your e-mail address on it) and if you had circled their number AND they had circled yours they would set you up to meet again. <br />
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It is actually very interesting what you can learn about a person in 45 seconds. I met some great people who shared a lot of the same interests as me (U2 fan is a MUST!), which was great. And then there were some creepy ones too. Like the guy who was recently released from the mental hospital and is on about 5 medications, or the guy who spends all of his time taking apart small appliances and examining their motors...seriously what gives?<br />
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Well, I'm sure I'm in for many more adventures in dating land. Wish me luck!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-15251210159680055812011-10-02T01:58:00.001-06:002011-10-03T14:12:17.448-06:00Wing ManDISCLAIMER: Any and ALL typing/ grammer errors are the result of using my iPad to write this post on account of I'm just too lazy to go fire up the computer right now! I claim full responsibility for my mistakes and ask you to please overlook them.<br />
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wing·man /ˈwɪŋmən/ noun
plural wing·men /-mən/
[count] : a pilot or airplane that flies behind and outside the leader of a group of airplanes in order to provide support or protection — often used figuratively ▪ She was my wingman [=she helped me] on the project.<br />
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Tonight I was the wing man for a friend. We are both single -she lost her hubby to cancer- and you all know I'm divorced now. We decided to go to a dance.
Do any of you know how long it's been since I've been dancing? Seriously, comment and make a guess-I'll let you know in my next post.<br />
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Well I got all dressed up. Had my slacks, my asian/eastern inspired shirt (with sparkely studs!), my chandelier earrings and my hair was pumped up and curly. After I finished accessorizing with a cocktail ring my friend picked me up. I asked her how she felt about body glitter and she said we should go for it. A couple quick sprays later we were sparkly and ready to go.<br />
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We went to dinner first and I tried so hard not to think about dancing. When we got to the dance it was kinda slow going. We weren't the FIRST ones' there but the crowd was thin. I was nervous. My stomach was doing a dance of it's own-a thing something like nausea and then butterflies. Perfect justice would be having my ex feel all the emotions he's put me through or that have stemmed from this divorce. I prayed I wouldn't throw up on anyone.<br />
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After about 20 minutes of canvasing the area and more people coming I got asked to dance. This in itself was HUGE for me. My friend is way cuter than me-at least I think so-so that was a good shot in the arm for my confidence. WoooHoo! I danced three songs with the guy and it was good. I kept trying to talk myself into asking someone to dance and then felt like such a chicken. I am one to take charge of situations and get things done, but when it comes to guys...I prefer someone who will at least meet me half way. I like a take-charge kind of guy. I felt like I was in high school again, building up the courage and then rationalizing that right when I ask them the song will change. Does it really matter? No. Yes?<br />
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I thought I saw one of my clients from the place where I do corporate massage. It turned out not be him for which I was grateful. Although 1/2 way through a guy from that office came over and asked me to dance- what are the odds? I ran into 3 other people that I know, so that was fun.<br />
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My friend and I had worked out a secret signal if we needed each other to swoop in and perform wing man duties. I walked by and noticed her and signed and she signed back. I signed again to double check but nothing, so I went away. A few minutes later the guy I know from work came over and we went outside on the patio for a bit. My friend was there, but I guess she didn't notice me, cause she was talking to the same guy out there.
My guy was going on and on about his past relationships and I kept glancing at my friend to make sure she was okay-she just didn't see me for some reason. I feel bad cause on the drive home she said she was stuck wtith this guy for like an hour. I guess I need to work on my wing man skills. Don't worry, I'll hone them and swoop in and rescue her next time for SURE!<br />
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So, gotta tell you the highlights of the dance:<br />
- The hair. Seriously saw 40 year old women rocking their high school hair styles. Can we say bad perms?<br />
-The clothes. Mom Jeans. Burn them baby and get something flattering!<br />
-muscle shirts-never has a shirt said so much about so little<br />
-finally getting over my butterflies and asking some people to dance (unfortunately one of them had the same name as my ex-and I found out he didn't have the same standards as me-must be something about the name-note to self: avoid at all costs.)<br />
-getting asked to dance by two complete strangers!!!!! WOOT- this old girl's still got SOMETHING!<br />
On the downside-I think I pulled an ovary. Goodnight :)
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-81653347867038265572011-08-29T09:44:00.000-06:002011-08-29T09:44:45.375-06:00Flirty Aprons<br />
<div style="color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Who says moms can’t look cute and sexy in the kitchen? Flirty Aprons has an adorable line of <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none;">kitchen aprons</a> that are fun and functional. They’ll keep your clothes clean while you are working in the kitchen, whipping up some cookies or making a delicious dinner for your family. You’ll look fashionable at the same time! Made from 100% soft cotton fabric and quality construction, these aprons won’t fade or tear. These <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none;">women’s aprons</a> are about to change your outlook on cooking and working in the kitchen. Flirty Aprons- Freedom from domestication. </div><div style="color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">I absolutely adore the look of these aprons and I love wearing them even more. They're so cute! I feel more like a domestic goddess rather than a slave in the kitchen when I wear them (even when it’s over my pajamas…shhhh!). You are probably familiar with the trend “Trash the Dress” where women do crazy things with their wedding dresses after the big event is over, like wearing it into a swimming pool. Well Flirty Aprons is taking that concept and daring you to trash your old apron. They are offering 20% off a new apron from Flirty Aprons with code BB20 and giving you the chance not only for a full refund on the purchase price but a $100 Visa gift card as well. Here’s how:</div><ol style="color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px;">Pick out an adorable new apron at <a href="http://www.flirtyaprons.com/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none;">www.flirtyaprons.com</a></li>
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</ol><div style="color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">The top 10 most creative entries will receive a full refund of the Flirty Apron Purchase price. The #1 most creative video will receive a $100 Visa gift card in addition to the apron refund. Winners will be picked by Flirty Aprons.</div><div style="color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 0px;">Doesn’t that sound ridiculously fun?! These aprons are so cute you’ll have a hard time picking just one. Have a friend who likes to bake? Flirty Aprons would make an awesome gift! Just make sure you get one for yourself first! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7Bioyn9_o_2Pc5pEfaPjLokB8PH0JmW7CvyEl7nyPslvc204dxqSflNlsCcpXPTOGX192jieHVQCQDdZ-N1hQSin4gMMAfS0qoJQhSodEh084uQ2cS__dar4b4PiOt21HCak9l2xNSb9/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7Bioyn9_o_2Pc5pEfaPjLokB8PH0JmW7CvyEl7nyPslvc204dxqSflNlsCcpXPTOGX192jieHVQCQDdZ-N1hQSin4gMMAfS0qoJQhSodEh084uQ2cS__dar4b4PiOt21HCak9l2xNSb9/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 0px;"><em>This posting was sponsored by Flirty Aprons through Broadcast Bloggers. Photo Courtesy of Mom's Best Bets.</em></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-53551301298807242742011-08-26T09:54:00.001-06:002011-08-26T09:58:55.756-06:00Still Kickin'- KindaHello to my 16 readers. How are you? I'm sorry i've been out of blogland for a while. It's been a rough summer. I had divorce mediation to attend. Having to decide who gets what and how to arrange my new life hasn't been easy. My divorce was finalized mid August. 2 days before my 14th anniversary. I made it 13 years 363 days-but the last time I remember us both being happy was probably 2007. <br />
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Part of me feels like a complete failure. I tried everything in my power to keep it together, i really did. But ultimately it comes down to the fact that it takes two people wanting to work on a relationship to make it work. For what ever reasons my ex decided to check out. So be it. I want you to know I'm not whining or bitching here-I do wish him well, and I hope he finds whatever it is he is looking for in life. It's just that I miss how he used to be with me. <br />
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I have decided that I deserve a happy life too. I am finding strength in motherhood. I love my children so much. They are my most precious accomplishment and my greatest achievement. I wish that they didn't have to suffer any pain and frustration and hurt. <br />
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Do you ever feel like you have everything and nothing to say at the same time? Sorry for my ramblings...<br />
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All I can tell you is it's been an awful August. I know of 3 deaths, my aunt got in a bicycling accident and broke her leg so bad she required an operation, a very good friends' 3 year old girl fell out of a 2 story window and required surgery, another good friend was hit by another car on the the freeway and crashed into the wall totaling her car and getting whiplash. My divorce was finalized and a friends is just beginning. Another friends newborn baby was diagnosed with heart problems. It has been c ra zy. Earthquakes on the East Coast and now a hurricane. I'm just bracing myself for the next thing. When did the world get so topsy turvey? <br />
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Well, come what may, we need to carry on. I wish you all well and may your news be good!<br />
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Happy Monday Mingle people. Thanks to Jen at <a href="http://www.eightymphmom.com/">eightymphmom</a> for hosting this fabulous meme. So sorry to hear about the loss of your father Jen. I hope you can feel through the grief soon. God bless. You are in my thoughts and prayers :)<br />
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Today's questions are from Annie at Mama Dweeb.<br />
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How are you today? Did you miss me? I've been missing me too, more especially I miss blogging. I'm sorry I've been gone so long. I've been busy with divorce proceedings. Can you forgive me? It has been SO STRESSFUL the past month. And in that respect I will try and blog more often. Mostly this is because it is a good tension outlet and is good for my soul. <br />
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I make a little disclaimer though- that being said I probably won't be having time to blog hop too much.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-6611278007053805332011-06-05T23:21:00.002-06:002011-06-05T23:26:29.981-06:00Monday Mingle -Picture Style<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Hello people. Sorry I have been such a slacker. Life has been so BUSY lately. School is finally over for my kids and I have been working and playing hard. Thanks for hanging in there with me though. I was admonished slightly by Cluttered Brain, telling me to mingle so here I am. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As always Monday Mingle is hosted by the beautiful Jennifer at eightymphmom. If YOU want to mingle too then link up <a href="http://eightymphmom.com/2011/06/monday-mingle-vlog-june-6-2011-artists-summertime/.html">HERE. </a></span><br />
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What is your favorite piece of art {famous or not}, or artist?</strong></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #783f04; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.75em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 36px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Which do you prefer – baths or showers?</strong></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #783f04; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.75em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 36px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. What is one thing on your summer to do list that you are looking forward to?</strong></span></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.75em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 36px;"><b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks for mingling. Leave a comment and have a fantastic week.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-76053519867936515272011-05-30T00:06:00.000-06:002011-05-30T00:06:08.302-06:00Monday Mingle 5/30/11<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wERwtdiAMRk?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Happy Memorial Day! I hope you all have a great day and remember those loved ones and even strangers who have died serving their country. Monday Mingle is hosted by JEN at <a href="http://eightymphmom.com./">eightymphmom.com.</a> Link on up and join the fun. I triple dog DARE you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-29857889806220195732011-05-26T16:54:00.000-06:002011-05-26T16:54:20.339-06:00How to Almost Get Thrown Out of a U2 Concert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjem8X6fJTXw2rf5kPndM2g3EROuk0whDpA9kvGMY8KIhc92U3yte1a3diVK1uNc9BBzopL1PhUoN-jKWobqwDZPAXsOInnvCbQj5dKDjCQP1iKnEmRhgKmHVXTHASTmCxi9b4eAYP79ans/s1600/254292_1968268123189_1137527410_32224154_2263325_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjem8X6fJTXw2rf5kPndM2g3EROuk0whDpA9kvGMY8KIhc92U3yte1a3diVK1uNc9BBzopL1PhUoN-jKWobqwDZPAXsOInnvCbQj5dKDjCQP1iKnEmRhgKmHVXTHASTmCxi9b4eAYP79ans/s320/254292_1968268123189_1137527410_32224154_2263325_n.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> Oh - My - Gosh! All I can say is that I laughed, I cried, I almost got thrown out by a security guard.... Details to follow. But first, kinda hard to see I know but the bottom line of the screen in the first photo reads "Blog posts today 3,421,179" I thought how apropos! Sorry the pics are sorta crappy I took them with my piddley blackberry camera. Then I had to upload them to Facebook before I could get them to iPhoto. I need to get one of the card adaptors that makes your teeny tiny SD card fit into a regular SD card slot and not get lost. Oi. Technology. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Let me say that the 360 Tour did not disappoint. The opening act was The Fray. They performed some popular songs like "Never Say Never" , "How to Save a Life" and "Over My Head". Between The Fray and U2 the screen was rotating with all sorts of information and time from places across the globe. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*Bono acknowledges the one year wait we had to endure due to his emergency spinal surgery. Acknowledges and THANKS us for hanging in there and supporting him TONIGHT (at the show)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*Pulls 3 sisters on stage and has them read a poem he wrote about Utah. I Love that they do a local flare everywhere they play.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*Tells the story of how The Edge had problems with the hot water in his hotel room shower. And how he bought a teakettle to make hot water and then other items to fix the shower with. He didn't have a hissy fit and charge out of the hotel or rant and rave at the manager-he just found a quiet solution to the problem. KUDOS to The Edge!!! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(puts these diva rock stars nowadays to SHAME)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*When the 500,000 led panel screen expanded for the first time</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">* Vintage video of U2 during their "Joshua Tree" days playing on the screen during one song.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*How Bono and U2 have a knack of making you think globally and of more than just yourself. It puts your "problems" into perspective for sure.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*Bono coming swinging down from the middle "rocket ship" out over the crowd on that blue microphone contraption.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">*And seeing for myself that they do get better with age-be still my heart!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">My sister was going to the concert too. Well, she managed to procure some back stage passes (through her work). I told her to just take her friend who was with her- really it was OKAY. So, along with the passes came better tickets.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">She sent me an IM to tell me where her new seats were. I was only in the third row back in the stadium, NOT on the floor. She was on the floor, but in the platform so she was a little closer than me but not pressed with the general admission peeps. I IM'd her back and told her I was super close. So she comes walking over and I go down to meet her at the railing. I'm asking her how the backstage thing was (she said she didn't get to meet the band, and I thought that was the POINT of a backstage pass). And I'm crouching down and she is by the barricade on the floor. There is at least 12 feet between us. I asked her if she wanted me to take her picture with the stage in the background and she said yes. I take her camera and snap a picture. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Next thing I know the security guard from the floor is screaming "Give me your ticket". I kinda panic because I'm thinking maybe it's not okay to take a picture. I reply "What ticket?" He just yells again and I tell him I don't have any ticket except the one in my purse. I told him I was just taking a picture. He said something about "I'll THROW YOU OUT" and I was like "For taking a picture?" He left me alone after that. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">As I was heading to my seat it occurred to me he might have thought that my sister was passing me a ticket to try and get both of us down on the platform or that I was trying to sneak down, which I WASN'T!!!! Stupid guy was on a power trip I think. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">There was a group of people on the row in front of me and they asked what happened. I told them the guard thought that I was trying to sneak down or something. They were really cute and when the guard made his way back up by our area they heckled him. I got support from complete strangers! So thank you to the guys from row two right in front of me!!!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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But why is it that when the temperature rises so does the noise? I'm not saying the kids riding bikes or playing in their backyards. That's all fine and good. I am saying that I've noticed that when the temperature goes up so do peoples' sound systems. It is aggravating to the nth degree. I seriously do not want to hear your "music". Put your dang earphones in and jam on your own time. Especially on a school night. Jerks.<br />
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Do you have any plans for <a class="lw_cad_link" href="http://eightymphmom.com/2011/05/monday-mingle-vlog-may-2-2011-freestyle/.html" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #aaaaaa; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Memorial</a> Day weekend?</strong></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.75em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: black; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. What is your favorite Easter <a class="lw_cad_link" href="http://eightymphmom.com/2011/05/monday-mingle-vlog-may-2-2011-freestyle/.html" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #aaaaaa; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Candy</a>?</strong></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.75em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: black; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Which do you like better: Butter or margarine? Diet or regular soda? 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Happy Monday viewers. I know, that may be an oxymoron but view the mingle and go do something for YOU this week. One of those things could be making a mingle of your very own... You can link up <a href="http://www.eightymphmom.com/">HERE</a> with Jen at EightyMPHMom. Have a beautiful week friends!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-15271937157750410202011-05-01T21:00:00.001-06:002011-05-01T21:08:32.909-06:00Sunday Snapshot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYtUlB5cfuFsTOnzk52Wm_QxxU1fmTRyO3VJn6uQKcRITqaKNjEshPGJ6V_YLe2VZhZnACb6uApPL6cRGIHnsQCnqDDDpnAqDbhCrhYCPgG3dwAYLv5vlh6wUOJIO2_Ns5aValt6PBiabI/s1600/046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYtUlB5cfuFsTOnzk52Wm_QxxU1fmTRyO3VJn6uQKcRITqaKNjEshPGJ6V_YLe2VZhZnACb6uApPL6cRGIHnsQCnqDDDpnAqDbhCrhYCPgG3dwAYLv5vlh6wUOJIO2_Ns5aValt6PBiabI/s400/046.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>My friend Kellie gave me the idea for Sunday Snapshot. She usually participates herself. Check her out <a href="http://www.hotmamacoolcop.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439958257929475917.post-88296195326882503662011-04-25T08:43:00.002-06:002011-04-25T09:42:53.599-06:00Monday Mingle 4/25/11<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Yko0C5ujE1c?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Link on up with </span><a href="http://www.eightymphmom.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">EightyMPHMom</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> and join the fun.</span><br />
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</span></em></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1. Do you have an iPod or other music source? Name 3 artists from different genres that you currently have on there.<br />
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