MY CRAZY LIFE: November 2013

Thursday, November 28, 2013

DONATE MONEY?

Will you please go to my 'gofundme" icon on my page? I would so appreciate any help....any amount would be awesome. Thank you.

My step-mom died on November 16th. She was only 59, but if you didn't know her, you would think that she was a lot older than that. I hadn't had much contact with her since my dad died in 2001, but had seen her more in recent months. She had started going to Bingo with one of her friends & I would see her there. The last time I saw her...she was in Wal-Mart. I talked to her briefly & she gave me a hug, but I couldn't talk longer, because I had a customer. When I heard that she had died...I just lost it for awhile. I think it was just because she was a part of my life when I was a kid? Not sure. I just know that I hate death. Too damn much of it in the past few months. Freaks me out. She was an OK person...she had her good & bad just like we all do. Both her & my dad were married to others when they started seeing each other. She was kind of good at breaking up homes. Just who she was. As I got older...things got a bit easier. When I was young, I wasn't one of her favorites. Though she didn't like dad being around my sisters & I at all really. But I looked like my mom & she didn't like that. Anyway...she had had surgery on her esophagus on that Tuesday before, then they had let her go home on Friday & she died Saturday morning. They did an autopsy on Monday. They said that she was full of infection & that there was no way that she just had it for 4 days. So the doctors messed up somewhere. They should have caught it during pre-op, they should have caught it during surgery, they should have caught it when she was in the hospital for those days...but they didn't. They cremated her, which shocked me. I don't know if that's what she would have wanted or not. She has a plot next to my dad. When her kids went down to the funeral home, they told her that she had never paid for my dad's plot or the funeral. That was so like her. I didn't think she had. A few months after he died, she was off to Europe. She had also gone to Australia & came back with another guy, who she ended up marrying. I don't think he'll stay around here now...but don't know. She was one of those people who couldn't be alone. So they had to agree to pay the $6,000 still owed in monthly payments, PLUS pay for her plot & burial as well. She loved owls & they found an owl urn. Thought that was pretty cool. There is already a tombstone there with both of their names on it. I went to the memorial service that they had at the cemetery. It was snowing hard. Was very cold after! I hope that she finds some kind of peace. I don't think she had much in this life.

I don't know if you have seen the "gofundme" icon on my main page. I'm trying to help mom get a tombstone for my step-dad since she can't afford it. I'm also asking for help at getting a new car. It doesn't have to be brand new. But also has to be in good condition. So if you would like to help....it would be so much appreciated. If not, I understand. Times are hard for everyone.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

FMM "THE HOLIDAYS & MORE: PART 2"....NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The Holidays and More: Part 2

1. What state/country do you live in?  Salida, Colorado USA
2. Where were you born? Were you raised there? I was born & raised here. Have lived a few other places, but managed to end up back here.
3. How do you feel about stores like Wal-mart opening on Thanksgiving Day for pre-Black Friday sales? Will you participate?  No I won't be participating exactly....I have to work it...since I work at Wal-Mart. I don't agree with us being open, but it's just what I have to do. The only day we are closed is Christmas.
4. Have you ever participated in a Turkey Trot? Will you do one this year?  I've never been a part of one.
5. What was your favorite toy as a child?  Roller skates & barbies!!
6. Will you count points/calories on Thanksgiving Day?  HELL NO!! I'm going to eat whatever I want & as much of it as I want. I "diet" the rest of the year. There are only a few days a year that I allow myself to go all out.
7. Will you watch football Thursday?  Probably not...the whole work thing again.
8. Do you decorate inside/outside of your home for the holidays?  I live in an apartment...so probably no lights on the outside for me!LOL I will put some Christmas "stickers" in the windows, put some garland & lights around the inside probably & then, of course, get a tree.
9. Do you have allergies that prevent you from eating traditional holiday meals? Not really...though too many eggs (deviled eggs tomorrow) tend to make my stomach hurt a lot.
10. Is it snowing where you live?  It's not now...but we got quite a bit of snow last weekend! Which is cool...just not used to it anymore..even though I live in the mountains in Colorado! The skiiers love it though.

FMM "HOLIDAYS" ....NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Holidays

1. What are you plans for Thanksgiving this year?  This won't be the happiest Thanksgiving ever, since my step-dad isn't here anymore. But mom is cooking a bit, so I'm going to her house around noonish. My sister & nieces will be there, as well as my kids, my other niece & her boyfriend & my ex-brother-in-law. That's a long story. Then later in the afternoon, my kids will go with their dad & have dinner at their aunts house. I have to work tomorrow night (Wal-Mart) since their sales begin at 6:00pm. I'm usually off on Thursdays, but me being so nice, I VOLUNTEERED to work it. Insane, I know. I'm kinda regretting it now...but I do get time and a half. :) My niece, Justine, may also take pictures of the boys & I for our annual Christmas cards.
2. At what point do you being celebrating the Christmas season?  I have seriously sucked at decorating for Christmas the past few years. But plan on starting this year around the 1st week of December. Jeff wants a real tree (we usually have fake ones), so will probably get that the 2nd week or so.
3. Do you celebrate Christmas, or do you celebrate another holiday? Christmas for sure!:)
4. If you could have one present (you know, a material good, not love or world peace) what would you want? I really want a tattoo, but not sure if that will happen right now or not...so guess will go with...maybe a Mother's ring. Can't think of anything else right now that I totally want.
5. Share an idea or two that you can plan to do for someone who may need to feel loved throughout the holiday season.  Make them fudge?;) I would like to spend more time with them, but I'm stretched thin enough already.:(
6. Would you rather spend the holiday season on the beach or in the snow?  Well...since I can't afford the beach & I am already IN the snow...guess I will go for that this year!LOL
7. What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?  Mashed potatoes & gravy!! Also love turkey. Hate pumpkin pie, but love cherry or apple or pecan!;)
8. Will you participate in Black Friday shopping?  I have no money as usual....I keep saying that I'll have money for Black Friday, but I never do. I have to work Thanksgiving night...when the sales start...so won't be going in on the actual "Black Friday."
9. Will you travel for the holidays or stay at home? If you’re traveling, are you flying or driving or making alternate plans? Staying in the same town.
10. List at least 5 things for which you are currently thankful.

My health & the health of my loved ones. I have found if you don't have your health, you have nothing.
I'm thankful for my awesome apartment!
I'm thankful for my kids, my mom, Jeff.
I'm thankful that I have a job....even though I'm in pain a lot of the time anymore...I know that there are people in the world who are homeless & can't find work.
I'm thankful that I have stayed alive for another year!;)

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

FMM "FOOD MATTERS"...NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Food Matters

1. Are you familiar with GMO’s? Is it an issue that matters to you?  Guess I'm stupid, because I have no idea what this is. LOL
2. List a few items that are typically on your grocery list.  Milk, bread, butter, ramen noodles, Totino's Pizza.
3. What is your favorite place to shop for produce?  Safeway or Wal Mart.
4. Do you eat processed foods?  Too much.
5. Do you look for the “organic” label when you shop?  No....I wouldn't eat organic.
6. What did you eat for breakfast this morning?  I don't eat breakfast. I will usually just have a protein shake.
7. How many meals per week do you cook at home? I hate cooking. So only a few.
8. Do you think that foods that have been genetically engineered should be labeled? Definitely. We should have a right to choose what we want to eat.
9. What matters most to you when you’re choosing a restaurant? Good food & atmosphere.
10. What is your favorite meal to cook at home?  Hamburger Helper?? LOL

FMM "WHAT IF?"....OCTOBER 28, 2013

What If?

1. If you had something in your teeth would you want someone to tell you, or would you prefer to figure it out on your own? Please tell me!
2. If you had to listen to one song on repeat all day today, which song would you choose?  At the moment...."Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus or her other song "We Can't Stop." I think she's a very strange person these days...but I love the songs.
3. If you could trade places with someone famous, with whom would you trade?  Sandra Bullock probably.
4. If you could speak another language fluently, which one would you speak? Spanish
5. If you could read one person’s mind right now whose would you choose?  My boyfriend's. But I don't think reading minds would be the best thing to be able to do...you would probably be pissed off all of the time & not have many friends! LOL
6. If you were forced to go back in time, which period of your life would you choose?  When I was in Job Corps. Would LOVE to go back knowing what I know now. So July 1989-February 1990.
7. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose? NCIS: Los Angeles....because "Deeks" would be there!!:)
8. If you had to give up twitter or Facebook, which would you choose?  I would give up Twitter. I think it's pointless.
9. If you could have a present today, what would you want?  I would like a Mother's ring or a tattoo.
10. If you had to choose between celebrating Halloween or Christmas, which would you choose?  Christmas no doubt.

FMM "A NEW SEASON"....OCTOBER 21, 2013

A New Season

1. What is your favorite thing about Fall?  I love the cooler weather, the leaves changing colors, the smell of wood burning stoves.
2. It’s not Fall until…I can wear long sleeve shirts & it gets dark a bit earlier.
3. Apple cider or hot chocolate? Both…it depends on my mood.
4. Share a happy Fall memory.  I don't really have a specific one. I just feel happy in the Fall (or Autumn as I like to call it).:)
5. Do you have any hobbies that are seasonally specific? If so, what are they? Not really.
6. What do you miss most about Summer now that it’s officially over?  The Summer nights. I love it being warm in the evenings, the stars are out & just being able to sit outside either alone or with friends.
7. Do you prefer pumpkin pie or pecan pie?  Pecan for sure. I don't like Pumpkin pie at all.
8. Do you suffer from allergies?  Yes I do...which sucks, because I didn't used to have them.
9. How do you celebrate Halloween? Just take my kids out trick-or-treating, then go to mom's where my sister & her kids usually go as well. We have doughnuts, hot chocolate, hot apple cider. Pretty much stuff that can put you into a sugar coma.LOL But it's a nice tradition.
10. What is the biggest change that you expect to experience during this season?  Not expecting any big changes.

FMM "ALL ABOUT THE BLOG"....OCTOBER 14, 2013

All about the Blog

1. How long have you been blogging? I think I have had this blog for a year or so. I haven't written in it consistently & need to do that more.
2. What is the overwhelming theme of your blog? When I first started, it was about being divorced & single & also weight loss. Now it's just about day to day things & what is going on in my life. It's still a bit about the weight loss thing though & will probably always be.
3. Have you connected with people in person after meeting them through blogging?  I have never met a person through blogging.
4. What do you enjoy most about blogging?  I can vent & that makes me feel a bit better. I also like to "write things down" to remember them. Sometimes I would like feedback...but don't get that very often for whatever reason, but that's OK too. If people like reading my blog, then that's a cool thing.
5. How often do you blog? I was blogging pretty consistently earlier this year. But haven't been in awhile. I'm getting back into it now.
6. Share one thing that you don’t like about blogging. I don’t care for the insensitive, judgmental types that thinks the internet gives them license to say things that they likely would not say to my face.
7. Do you talk about your blog in everyday life?  No. I haven't told anyone about having a blog. I wouldn't want people who know me in "real life" to read what I put on here.
8. What is the coolest and most unexpected thing that has happened to you as a result of blogging?  I have met a couple of friends that respond to my posts. Not in person, but that would be cool at some point.
9. Are there topics that are off-limits on your blog? If so, name a few…I used to be a lot more open when I first started my blog. Would talk about sex things or how I really felt about things, my insecurities, etc. Then when some people out there were getting pretty judgmental & sending rude comments...I backed off of doing that. I still try to open up about how I feel & all...but it's not as easy as it once was.
10. If you could accomplish one thing through your blog before the end of this year, what would you want to accomplish? I’d want to encourage at least one person who needs it for whatever reason.

FMM "FIRST DATE QUESTIONS"....OCTOBER 7, 2013

First Date Questions

1. Share the details of your dream date.  I have never really thought of it. Maybe when I was younger, but not recently. Let's see....to be in a city, go to dinner in a nice restaurant with low lighting & candles. Then if the chemistry is there...go someplace where we can put a blanket down on the ground & look at the stars.
2. Do you tend to make the first move when you want to kiss someone, or do you prefer that someone else does it?  I would prefer that the guy do it. But I have been known to go for it myself first.:)
3. Sex on the first date: Yes or no?  When I was younger & the "spark" was there...then definitely. Now....looking for more than a hook up, so probably not.
4. Share the details of the worst date ever. I drove 2 hours to see a guy. I get there, we talk some, we go out to dinner...I end up paying for myself since he gives no indication that he's going to do it. He tells me at the restaurant that when we get back to his apartment that he needs to work on some schoolwork...he was in college. I told him that was cool (even though he said he would have it done before I got there). So we get back, he goes in his room to do that while I sit in the living room & watch TV. After about an hour, I go to see what he's up to & he's sleeping!! I stayed for maybe another 30 minutes...then decided "fuck this" & drove 2 hours home....in the dark, which I don't like doing.
5. What is your biggest turn-off on a first date?  The guy not talking much, talking about an ex-girlfriend, body odor or texting on his phone constantly.
6. Are you a dog person, a cat person or neither?  I love puppies & kittens. But if I had a dog, I would want a small one. We have had mostly cats while I was growing up & I do prefer them over dogs.
7. Do you like spontaneity or routine?  OK...I would love to be more spontaneous. I envy people who are. I am working on it & hope that I succeed at least a little bit. Routine is my thing. Though it does get boring at times. I don't like change...but have learned in the past year or so, that there's nothing I can do about things changing & that I need to learn to "go with the flow" more.
8. What matters more to you – how much money your partner makes or how much they love their job?  It would be awesome to have money to do things with & not have to worry all the time. Living paycheck to paycheck sucks. But I would rather he be happy at his job. If you don't at least like your job, you're going to be miserable at home too.
9. Friends first? Yes or no? I have always wanted that.  To be really good friends with a guy, then if it develops into something more, then that is totally cool.:) I think the bond would be stronger. I am in a relationship like that now & am happy.:)
10. How do you know if someone is interested in you?  He asks for my phone number, then actually calls or texts to just talk or ask me out. Now if we're in a bar or something....you can usually tell if a guy is interested in you by how they're looking at you & if they ask to buy you a drink.

Monday, November 25, 2013

FMM: "THIS OR THAT"....SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

This or That?

1. Meat and potatoes or pasta?  Though I like both, I'm going to have to go with the meat & potatoes. I LOVE potatoes...mashed, fried, baked...love'em all.:) Also have to have the meat there too. Could never be a Vegan for sure!
2. Do you prefer Apple or Android?  Android I guess. Though I don't have one.
3. Do you kiss and tell, or do you keep it private? I have one or two friends that I may tell some things too...but not much. I pretty much keep that part of my life private. Anything else though & I talk too much!LOL
4. If you had to choose one, would you choose Facebook or Twitter?  Facebook definitely. I don't understand that fascination with Twitter. I have an account, but I never use it. I have pictures & friends on Facebook...so not willing to give that up.
5. Christmas or Valentine’s Day?  Christmas! I LOVE the Holidays. It's crazy at work right now, but I love it. This time of year is just amazing to me. I like Valentine's Day too...but haven't gotten a whole lot in recent years as far as cards, gifts, are concerned.:( So kinda makes me depressed.
6. If you joined a band, would you prefer to do vocals or play an instrument?  I can't do either. But would love to be able to sing!
7. Hot weather or cold weather?  I like all of the Seasons, but if it would stay somewhere between 70-80 degrees all year long, that would be great!! I don't like it too hot or too cold.
8. Calorie counting or tracking points?  Neither really. I watch mainly carbs.
9. Yoga or kickboxing?  Most likely kickboxing. Yoga...I may fall asleep!!
10. East Coast or West Coast?  I haven't really been to the East Coast. So going to have to say the West Coast.

FMM "RELATIONSHIPS & DATING"....SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Relationships and Dating

1. List five characteristics that you think are important in a significant other.  I just wrote this in the last FMM.lol He has to have a sense of humor, be honest, loyal, caring & have a nice smile.
2. If you had to choose between staying single for the next two years (as in, no dating at all,) or receiving $10,000, which would you choose?  Decisions, decisions....LOL I really need the money right now to buy a car...since mine isn't running any longer. But I don't like being single...was that way for long enough. So going to have to go for the love thing.;)
3. What is your relationship status? Are you satisfied with it? I'm in a relationship. Satisfied with it...that's a hard question. Yes in all aspects except the physical attraction thing....it just isn't there for him.:( But he loves me a lot & that's what matters Yep leads to some arguments, but trying to get past it.
4. Would you date someone who has children? I might. I already have kids. I'm not sure if I would want to have more around. But if I really liked someone, guess it wouldn't matter if he had kids or not. My youngest is 10. Not sure if I would want a guy with kids younger than like 8. I don't want to start over again...raising little kids.
5. Would you date someone who’s shorter than you?  If I liked him...then probably. But I prefer to date guys who are taller than me. I'm like 5'9...so don't want anyone too much shorter than me. I'm also "bigger." I don't want to feel like I can protect the guy more than he can protect me!!LOL
6. Would you date someone who has different political views?  Different political views doesn't really bother me, so yes I would.
7. If you were going on vacation together, would you choose the beach or the mountains?  If I was thinner, definitely the beach. Since I'm not...I LOVE the mountains...so would love to stay in a cabin somewhere.
8. How do you show someone that you’re interested in them?  I don't know.LOL It's hard for me. Just basically go up & talk to them. If I get their number, then text every once in awhile. I would rather they put forth the effort first though...or at least equally.
9. Do you prefer to date people who are older than you or younger?  I have always preferred younger. Not sure why. The boyfriend I'm living with right now is 30 & I'm 44.
10. Share some details of your dream date.  Would love for a guy to pick me up, open the door to his car for me, go to a nice restaurant with candles & low lighting. Eat some, drink a little, talk to each other. Then go for a walk under the stars. Find a place in a park, lay a blanket down & look at the stars. I know...a bit mushy.

FMM "GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER"....SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Getting To Know Each Other

1. What is your favorite flower?  Roses & Lilacs
2. What is a date on the calendar that you’re looking forward to?  End of August 2014....having a Job Corps reunion in Montana.
3. List at least five characteristics of your ideal mate.  He has to have a sense of humor, be honest, loyal, caring & have a nice smile.:)
4. What is your favorite travel destination? I would love to go to a spa in Arizona!! So will say that for now.
5. What is your idea of the perfect date? I don't have a perfect date. Just going someplace & hanging out...talking, cuddling, maybe some kissing...:)
6. What is your relationship with your family like?  Right now....I don't know really. My step-dad died in July, so everyone is just dealing with things their own way. I'm close to my mom, but she isn't the same as before, so we don't always get along.:( My sisters....I don't get to see or talk to them very often....even though one of them lives here in town. Kinda sucks actually.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?  6:15am
8. What characteristic do you like most about yourself? Which do you dislike most?  I'm funny, caring, sweet. I'm also selfish...trying to work on that.
9. What is your favorite sport to watch?  I like watching pro football, but haven't had much time to do that this season, since I work during the day on Sundays usually. Fave team are the Saints.:)
10. Share a few interesting things that you did over the weekend.  I worked the whole weekend. That's actually it.LOL

Friday, November 22, 2013

FMM "QUESTIONS & ANSWERS....AUGUST 26, 2013

Questions and Answers

1. What is a typical weekday like for you?  I work on Mondays & Tuesdays during the week. So I get up around 6:00am (yuck) & get the kids up & ready for school.  Then I TRY not to go back to bed...but sometimes lose the battle!LOL So then I usually lay back down from 8:00am-9:00am. Get up, take a shower, get ready for work. Usually have to be there around 10:30am. Work until 7:00pm....hard standing that many hours. Come home, sometimes make dinner, sometimes Jeff does. If I don't, then I change into my pj's & lay on the bed & either read some, watch TV or get on-line. I sometimes see my mom somewhere in all of that.LOL
2. Name one song that never fails to make you happy and one song that you always listen to when you’re sad.  "Smile" by Uncle Kracker makes me happy.:) Not sure why, it just does. When I'm sad..."Runaway Train" by Soul Asylum.

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3. Did you watch the VMA’s last night?  I didn't.
4. Share at least two that you possess. Two what??LOL
5. Share one thing that you wish you had the confidence to do.  Just pack up, take the kids & Jeff & I would just move anywhere we wanted to. Also would love to have the confidence to talk in front of a lot of people.
6. Tell us about one insecurity that people might be surprised that you have.  I don't think that anyone would be surprised about anything at this point.LOL I'm pretty much an open book.
7. If you could be the CEO of any company, which one would you choose to lead?  Definitely Amazon!
8. List at least three hobbies that make you happy.  Genealogy, Bingo, Reading.
9. Is there someone in your life that you wish you could say “I love you” to?  I say I love you to the ones that I want/need to on a daily basis.
10. Share one cool thing that happened over the weekend.  I usually work weekends....so nothing really cool happened.;)

FMM "SCHOOL DAYS"....AUGUST 19, 2013

School Days

1. What was your favorite subject in school?  I don't know if I ever had a favorite subject!LOL Guess I would have to say Colorado History or Mythology...yep they had that class in Grand Junction when I moved over there right before my Junior year. Very cool.
2. Did you attend elementary school and high school in the same town? I did for most of my younger years. I spent my Junior & Senior years elsewhere.
3. Are you still friends with anyone that you met during school?  Yep....a few.
4. What activities were you involved in as a student? I was VERY shy back then & didn't join much at all....though I was briefly in Library Club & FBLA. Another thing that I would change about the past....I would've been more outgoing then.
5. Did you bring your lunch, or did you get it at school? I did both in elementary school. But in high school...mostly hot lunch.
6. Did you enjoy shopping for clothing and school supplies?  Absolutely HATED it. I was always a chubby kid. Nothing ever fit right. None of the cool looking clothes that all of my friends (and everyone else) was wearing didn't fit me or didn't look good on me. I would get soooo depressed. I still do when I try on clothes & they don't fit.:( Takes me back to the whole kid thing.
7. Name a song or a band that reminds you of high school.  "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger!! I remember it playing on MTV all the time....that & "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. That was back when MTV actually played music videos all day long.
8. Did you like school? I would have to say no. I liked elementary school OK...but the rest...not so much.
9. How long have you been out of school?  I graduated in 1987.
10. What did you like most about school? What did you dislike most about school?  I liked being able to see my friends. What did I dislike??? Being teased & made fun of on a constant basis because I was "chubby." I look at pictures of myself back then & wonder what the hell were they talking about?? I wasn't that big, but they made me believe I was.

FMM "HAVE YOU EVER?"...AUGUST 12, 2013

Have You Ever?

1. Jumped out of an airplane?  No & I don't really plan on it.LOL
2. Lived alone? Yes...but when I did, I had to take care of my grandma. She didn't live with me, but it seems like I was never really "living alone." One of the things I wish I would have done when I was younger, was move somewhere else & really live alone for awhile.
3. Met a celebrity? No
4. Said something to someone that you immediately regret saying? I used to do it a lot when I was mad.:( I try not to anymore...but know that I still do at times.
5. Had a manicure/pedicure? Manicure when my best friend was also my roommate back in 1989. She was going to beauty school, so I got practiced on a lot!
6. Gotten a hickey? Yes....and I didn't like how it looked at all.
7. Owned a pet that was not a dog or a cat?  We used to have hamsters.
8. Been outside of your home country?  In 1987....went to Canada & British Columbia with my mom, step-dad (not the most recent one), my grandma & my two younger sisters...all in the same van...for hours at a time....you get the picture.LOL But there was some good times for sure.
9. Kissed your best friend? Yes I kiss my best friend now.:)
10. Eaten food that fell on the floor?  Hell no...I'm very crazy about the whole food being "icky" thing.
11. Met someone online? Yes a few times. Met my bf on-line.
12. Been on TV? No
13. Had braces?  No....I had retainers in Junior High....but didn't wear them like I should have...so pretty much wasted my parents money.:(
14. Gone skinny dipping?  No
15. Been to the opera? No, but would like to one day.
16. Been caught making out by a policeman?  No.
17. Sung in public? Yep...sang "backup" doing Karoke a few times at a bar with my friends!!LOL
18. Handed out candy on Halloween? Yes a few times...
19. Been snowed in? It happened once while I was living in Cheyenne after my ex I first got married. He was in the Air Force & "out in the field" for a few days. So I was alone & pregnant. Was pretty scary actually.
20. Fallen in front of other people? Yes....pretty mortifying!
21. Cheated on a test? I'm sure I did once or twice back when I was in school.
22. Regretted saying “I love you” to someone? Maybe....but I think I have pretty much meant the "I love you" when I said it. .
23. Finished a meal in a restaurant and realized that you didn’t have your wallet? No...but with the whole memory thing being a bit crazy right now, I wouldn't put it past me.
24. Shot a gun? I have only shot a gun a couple of times in my life. I would like to more...but the opportunity just hasn't been there.
25. Heard a song that was written for (or about) you? No, but that would be cool & romantic!!:)

FMM "MY COMMUNITY"....AUGUST 5, 2013

My Community

1. Where were you born? Did you grow up there? I was born in Colorado & have lived here all of my life. I actually live in the same town that I was born in. Yep, guess I'm a "lifer" as we used to say in high school about people who ended up back here or never left. I don't plan on staying forever though. When my kids are grown...I have plans.LOL
2. Tell us about your favorite spot in your city. The library. I have always loved it there. It's old & not a huge library, but it has always brought me comfort & calm when I needed to get away. It still does...though I don't get there as much as I used to. I really should do more that makes me happy!
3. Do you volunteer for any organizations? If so, will you tell us about it? I don't....but probably should.
4. Tell us about your favorite local restaurant. There was one called Backroads. I loved that place!! Just a small local restaurant with THE best hamburgers & French fries. But they closed down a few weeks ago...now someone else owns it...but it won't be the same.:(
5. Has your city ever experienced tragedy? If so, how did it recover? I don't think that we have ever had a major tragedy...knock on wood.
6. Share at least one unique thing about your neighborhood. There are a quite a few old buildings downtown that are still there from the 1880's.
7. If you could do one small thing to change your community, what would you do? Make the movie theater bigger & better. The old theater...where I went all the time when I was growing up....was an old Opera House. They closed it a few years ago, because the building became "unsafe." They are trying to preserve it...but guess it's not easy. So I would help with that. But the "new" theater needs some work.LOL
8. The Powerball is currently up to 400 million dollars. Would you move to a different place if you won? I would say that I would definitely be out of here! I love my little town, but there's nothing here. I want something different before I'm too old. Maybe Seattle....

FMM "TEN THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY"....JULY 29, 2013

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This one was a hard one for me. I haven't really thought about what makes me happy in a long time. I don't know if I'm even capable of being really happy anymore. I miss the days when little things would comfort me...make me happy. I see little kids with their new toys & they are smiling, laughing & have that light in their little faces & eyes. I know you're not supposed to envy anyone....but I envy that.

Ten Things That Make Me Happy

1. Reading books by my favorite authors: Christine Feehan, Jacquelyn Frank, Kresley Cole.

2. Playing Bingo. Yep I know....the old people thing.LOL But I have been playing for like 20 years now.

3. Spending time with my family and/or friends.

4. Las Vegas. I haven't been for over a year, but would love to go back one of these days. Which may be difficult, because my bf doesn't like Vegas.

5. Drinking Margaritas with friends.

6. Watching snow fall (which I am right now)...yeah I know this was supposed to be a July post...but it's actually November now!!LOL

7. Bookstores!!!

8. Getting letters & packages in the mail...which doesn't happen much anymore.

9. Sunshine, sunshine & more sunshine....but not too hot. I miss the "Summer Days" of my childhood. When I look back, those are the ones I remember the most fondly.

10. Having Jeff living with me. Though it hasn't been easy at times. Just trying to adjust to living with someone again & making sure the kids are cool with it all is a bit stressful.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

FMM "LET'S TALK ABOUT TV"....JULY 22, 2013

Let’s Talk About TV

1. Share your current “Must-See” TV shows.  NCIS: Los Angeles, Elementary, Person of Interest, Biggest Loser
2. Do you prefer reality shows or sitcoms?   like both of them. I have been watching more reality shows lately though.
3. Who is your favorite talk show host?  I don't watch talk shows anymore, but used to like Maury of course!LOL
4. Which network(s) do you turn to for news? I don't watch a lot of news.
5. Do you have Tivo or DVR? If so, which programs do you have set to record?  DVR....too many!!LOL NCIS: Los Angeles, Person of Interest, Elementary, Biggest Loser, Friend Zone, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Army Wives, Drop Dead Diva,
6. Have you ever started watching a show simply because you heard so much about it on social media? If so, which one did you watch?  Nope
7. List any TV series that you own on DVD. I don't own any.:(
8. Do you have a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, etc? If so, what kind of device do you use to stream it?  My boyfriend has an Netflix account, so I watch some with him. We have a router thing.LOL Yep I'm real good at electronic things!!
9. If you could star in a TV show that already exists, which one would you choose? NCIS: Los Angeles...gotta love Deeks!!
10. If you could bring back one TV show that is no longer on the air, which one would you choose?  Body of Proof...loved that show! Dana Delaney is awesome!

FMM "FOODIE QUESTIONS"...JULY 15, 2013

Foodie Questions

1. Do you make grocery lists?  If I need something specific I do...but not otherwise.
2. Do you have a routine when shopping in your favorite grocery store? I start at the back of the store & get the frozen stuff last.
3. What is your favorite seasoning? I just like salt!! LOL and garlic.
4. What is the healthiest food in your fridge right now?  Tuna fish?LOL.
5. What is the most unhealthy food in your fridge now?  Burritos in the freezer.
6. What is the most exotic produce you’ve ever had? I don't think I have had any really exotic food...I don't like trying new food at all. Never know how my stomach will react, so cautious when it comes to things like that.
7. Tell us about your favorite local restaurant.  It closed about 2 weeks ago.:( The new owners...who knows what they'll do with it. But it was called "Backroads." They had THE best hamburgers & French fries....*sigh*
8. What kind of pasta do you prefer (regular, whole wheat, etc.?)  I try to watch my carbs, so don't eat a lot of pasta...but when I do it's just regular.
9. If you could make one food calorie-free for an entire week, which food would you choose?  Garlic Bread...or Coconut Cream Pie!
10. If you had to choose would you rather give up french fries or chocolate?  I would give up chocolate. I'm more of a salt person than a sweet person.;)

FMM "EASY ANSWERS"....JULY 8, 2013

Easy Answers

1. Are you a planner, or do you prefer to see where the moment takes you?  I try to plan things...but they usually don't work out for me for whatever reason...so try to do a little bit of both.
2. How often do you blog?  I was blogging quite a bit, but stopped for a few months. There was just too much going on in my life. I'm back now though.:) Hopefully to stay for awhile.
3. Do you color your hair?  Yes I have colored my hair since I was like 20!!LOL I just dyed it blonder last week.
4. If you had to choose between running or riding a bike, which one would you choose?  Probably riding a bike. I'm way too big to be running. If I was thinner I would pick running for sure.
5. Have you ever traveled outside of your home country?  To Canada & British Columbia once in 1987.
6. Do you like weddings? Yes I do...but the whole time I'm thinking..."wonder how long they'll stay married." Sad I know.
7. What is your favorite guilty pleasure on TV?  Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Toddlers & Tiaras, Friend Zone.
8. Are you good at math?  Basic stuff...yes. Algebra, Calculus, etc...not at all...which makes it hard to help my kids with it.:(
9. What is the last movie you watched?  Jeff & I went to see the new Thor movie last week.:)
10. Share five adjectives that your friends would use to describe you.  Sweet, funny, weird, crazy, sarcastic
Bonus: Did you celebrate Independence Day? If so, what did you do?  We usually go to my mom's & watch the fireworks from her backyard. We didn't do much this year, because my step-dad died on July 3rd.:(

FMM "TEN SIMPLE QUESTIONS"...JUNE 24, 1013

Ten Simple Questions

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?  My hair is a mess.
2. Do you prefer to pay for things with cash or plastic?  If I have the cash, then that's what I'll use. But plastic is becoming much easier to use lately. So going to have to say plastic
3. What is one word that you use too often? "F**k" It's horrible & I'm trying to work on not saying it so much.
4. Who is the last person outside of your family who said “I love you” to you?  My friend Tracy G.
5. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone and mailed it? I used to have a lot of pen pals & loved writing letters! But haven't for a long time...going to have to say over a year. Need to fix that!
6. Have you ever been called upon for jury duty? Yes
7. How many keys are on your key ring?  Too many (7). I only use like 3 of them!
8. List two characteristics that you want to change about yourself.  That I would stop taking things so seriously & that I would be more secure in who I am.
9. Do you bring your own shampoo and conditioner when you travel, or do you use what the hotel provides?  I bring my own.
10. What is your birthstone? Do you like it? Mine is the Peridot...such a weird name.LOL It's pretty...but would love to have mine be a ruby or sapphire!!:)

Saturday, November 16, 2013

FMM "JUST WONDERING"....JUNE 17, 2013

Just Wondering

1. Do you wear glasses and/or contacts?  I wear glasses.  I wouldn't wear contacts even if I could...don't like things near my eyes!!
2. Do you have summer vacation plans? If so, where are you going?  No plans for next year...but a vacation would be nice.
3. What is your favorite food to eat for breakfast?  I don't eat breakfast much...though I'm trying to start. I love eggs...but they now make me sick. So would have to say BACON (crisp) & biscuits & gravy and/or pancakes!!
4. Do you enjoy window shopping?  Not really...if I see something, then I'm going to want to buy it & don't always have the money to do that.
5. What is your favorite candle scent? Cinnamon for sure!! But I also like vanilla.
6. If you had to choose between going to a zoo or an aquarium, which one would you pick?  I have never been to an aquarium...so going to have to say that.
7. How many times do you plan to exercise this week?  I walk a lot now...no vehicle...so most every day.
8. Do you speak another language fluently?  No but that would be cool!
9. What are you currently reading?  "Dark Destiny" by Christine Feehan.
10. What are you looking forward to most in the coming week? Going for margaritas with a one of my cousins.

FMM "HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE?"....JUNE 10, 2013

How Do You Celebrate?

1. When is your birthday?  August 31st
2. Do you like to celebrate it or do you prefer to keep it quiet?  I love to celebrate it! It's the one day of the year where I can say "I'm allowed to do whatever I want to do today...no guilt involved." So go shopping just for me maybe or hang out with family and/or friends. Going out to dinner would be nice...having drinks.
3. Have you ever had a surprise party?  When I was a kid I did...can't remember how old I was at the time...but loved it!!
4. What sign are you? Does it represent you well?  I'm a Virgo....and it totally represents me! Though that's not always a good thing. Critical, nagging...not a lot of good adjectives there.LOL
5. Do you tell the truth about your age?  Yes I figure that most people aren't stupid & can tell I'm lying when I say I'm 25.;) I'm 44.
6. Share your best birthday memory.  I have had a lot of great birthday memories. My mom used to do a party for me every year when I was a kid. The house would be spotless, there would be balloons, she would have a glass bowl of peanuts on the dining room table, colorful plates & cups out, this awesome punch that she used to make would be there too, presents on the table...God I miss those days & the happiness that I felt at that time in my life.
7. Share a few item that could be on your birthday wishlist.  In no particular order....a trip to Ireland, a trip to somewhere with a white beach & an amazing view of the ocean, another tattoo, a mother's ring, more books...can never have too many! ;)
8. What is your favorite kind of cake?  My grandma used to make me a pistachio cake...green cake, green frosting...those were the days.
9. If you could be anywhere on your next birthday, where would you be?  On a beach or a cruise somewhere with my boyfriend...no kids...just him & I.
10. Do you make a wish when you blow out the candles? Of course.

FMM "SUMMER FUN"...MAY 27, 2013

Summer Fun

1. What is your favorite summer fruit? Watermelon...no doubt.
2. Do you know how to swim?  Yep...mom made me take swim lessons every Summer when I was a kid.LOL
3. Do you prefer sun or snow?  There are good things about both....but I would have to choose sun.
4. What temperature do you like most inside your home?  In the high 60's to low 70's is good for me!
5. Is it humid where you live?  Not at all...which I'm thankful for.
6. What is your favorite food to put on the grill?  Gonna have to say hamburgers...one of my favorite food groups.;)
7. Do you prefer to wear a one-piece or two-piece swim suit?  Ummmm....I don't usually wear either anymore...I feel to self-conscious to do that. But if we're staying at a hotel with a pool & not a lot of people around...then definitely a one-piece.
8. What is your favorite summer drink? Margaritas!!
9. Do you prefer the pool or the ocean?  The pool to swim in...the ocean to look at.:)
10. What are you looking forward to most over the summer?  Since it has already passed this year....I look most forward every year to Summer nights! Warm, with maybe a small breeze & all of the stars out & the moon. I love it!