Friday, April 27, 2007

Today's 100 Goals

  1. # Swim with sharks (in a cage, of course)
  2. # Ride in a hot air balloon
  3. # Spend two weeks in Gatlinburg, TN, in nature
  4. # Return to Lake Arrowhead, CA to rent a boat and sunbathe
  5. # Walk to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
  6. # Publish my Family History “thus far”
  7. # Live on a Farm, being as self-sufficient as possible
  8. # Snorkel in the Keys
  9. # Travel through Utah, in a rental truck, stopping at all the D.I.’s
  10. # Spend a month in Salt Lake City doing Family History
  11. # Spend a week in the Maine Archives
  12. # Learn to play guitar
  13. # See Wimbledon with Ted
  14. # Visit the Valley of the Kings
  15. # Snorkel in Sharm El Sheikh
  16. # Swim with Dolphins
  17. # Organize a School Reunions with those I liked, in Vegas
  18. # Have dinner with ten people I used to know, just to catch-up
  19. # Build and use a Green House
  20. # Start my entire garden from seed
  21. # Swap seeds with other gardeners
  22. # Have a 360 slumber party at some posh resort (for the girls)
  23. # Meet all my 360 Friends (I almost did this with all my AOL friends in the USA..)
  24. # Return to Nauvoo
  25. # Travel the USA on Amtrak, in a sleeper car
  26. # Live in San Diego so I can have season tickets to Petco Park
  27. # Travel the USA in an RV and stay in camp grounds
  28. # Go to Alaska and meet Celeste
  29. # Visit NYC
  30. # Vermi-compost
  31. # Go to Spring Training in Peoria
  32. # Buy my own baseball bat and glove
  33. # Find my bluetooth ear pieces.. own two.. never can find one… small little shit
  34. # Fix the disc in my back
  35. # Lose 40 more pounds
  36. # Try Falafel and Molokheya
  37. # Lay on a beach of white sand, holding hands with the one I love
  38. # Meet Missy and Sabiha for lunch in Cali
  39. # Ride an elevator with Lance
  40. # Babysit Landon for Alfa
  41. # Show up at Keny’s with soap making materials and ask him to go milk a goat for me
  42. # Go to Maui with Ron so he can show me around (remembering 12/25/86 when he promised this)
  43. # See Niagra Falls
  44. # Have lunch in Catalina
  45. # Take a photography class and have a dark room
  46. # Have a rose garden
  47. # Own a Beach House
  48. # Host Exchange Students again
  49. # Communicate with my distant cousins
  50. # Volunteer to rock and feed babies in NICU
  51. # Be an Emergency newborn Foster Parent
  52. # Swim with Debbi and Amy, in their pool, in Florida
  53. # Crochet each of my children (and grandchildren, someday) an afghan
  54. # Buy a Serger Sewing Machine
  55. # Organize my businesses
  56. # Visit and Photograph cemeteries and headstones for my book
  57. # Go to a Rainbow Gathering
  58. # Play fantasy baseball
  59. # Ask for more invites in 360
  60. # Add afternoon tea to my daily life
  61. # Read one new book each month
  62. # Research and List 100 zoos to visit
  63. # Feng Shui my home
  64. # Write my daughter weekly
  65. # Write my dad monthly
  66. # Go on a cruise
  67. # Ride a camel
  68. # Freshen up on my sign language
  69. # Make a snow angel
  70. # Go to the Masters with my Dad
  71. # Put up home grown fruit and veggies
  72. # Learn about crystals and stones
  73. # Eat anti-inflammatory
  74. # Play catch with David
  75. # Learn to bake bread better
  76. # Make misting table for seed planting
  77. # Create watering system for patio garden
  78. # Make a quilt
  79. # Learn Ballroom dancing with someone
  80. # Learn Morse Code
  81. # Design my Dream Home
  82. # Read "Breakfast of Champions"
  83. # Create my "Comfort Drawer" from Simple Abundance
  84. # Reconnect by writing to my friends in Jacksonville and Cali
  85. # Send birthday greetings in snail mail on time
  86. # Send more personal hand-written thank-you cards
  87. # Blog my personal poetry
  88. # Blog 100 people from my past I'd like to talk with again
  89. # Become a paralegal
  90. # Keep a daily gratitude journal
  91. # Print more digital photographs
  92. # Learn who the FlyLady is
  93. # Buy a Piano
  94. # Kiss in the Rain
  95. # Have a regular sleep schedule
  96. # Make my own greeting cards
  97. # Make a postcard and send it to Post Secret
  98. # Improve my Arabic
  99. # Build my eBay store
  100. # DeClutter my Life

If I Were

  • If I were a month I would be: April, because the pitter pat of the rain keeps you human and makes sleep so good.
  • If I were a day of the week I would be: Friday, because everyone loves Friday and seems to live for it, LOL.
  • If I were a time of day I would be: 4pm because it would always be tea time
  • I were a planet I would be: Venus, just because
  • If I were an animal I would be: just like Debbi, a spoiled ole’ house cat
  • If I were a direction I would be: North.. ‘nuf said
  • If I were a piece of furniture I would be: a chaise because they are comfy and beautiful
  • If I were a liquid I would be: acai juice because it is rare and really good for you
  • If I were a tree I would be: A mighty oak because I’m already a nut
  • If I were a flower/plant I would be: A rose
  • If I were a kind of weather I would be: a thunder storm.. because lightning is energy
  • If I were a musical instrument I would be: a piano with fine tuned keys
  • If I were an emotion I would be: blushing because I do it so well
  • If I were a color I would be: soft pink
  • If I were a vegetable I would be: a soy bean because they are so good for you
  • If I were a sweet I would be: an abba zabba
  • If I were a car I would be: new VW bug just to be cute
  • If I were a song I would be: Blvd of Broken Dreams
  • If I were a movie I would be: FootLoose
  • If I were a book I would be written by: LaVyrle Spencer and be like Morning Glory
  • If I were a food I would be: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
  • If I were a drink I would be: a Long Island Iced Tea with no Tequila because Tequila should never be mixed!
  • If I were a place I would be: a beach but not so I could be walked on.. so I could be enjoyed and renew spirits of soul searchers
  • If I were a material I would be: denim and sewn into a great stadium blanket
  • If I were a taste I would be: fresh and enjoyable
  • If I were a word I would be: unique
  • If I were an object I would be: a sterling silver ring resting on my left thumb
  • If I were a body part I would be: an eye, so I could see into your soul
  • If I were a facial expression I would be a curled nose snicker
  • If I were a style I would be: colonial and simple
  • If I were a cartoon character I would be: Tink, spreading faith, trust and pixie dust!
  • If I were a shape I would be: round because round is a shape LOL
  • If I were a number I would be: 2 so I’d always have company

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

More About Me

I saw these on Ann and Tammi's blog...

1. Hi, my name is... Heidi
2. Never in my life have I....
3. The one person who can drive me nuts is.. oh, right now, almost anybody
4. High school... bored me to tears, sucked all creative life out me, changed my after high school experience.. kept me from college, right away.
5. When I'm nervous... I make chomomile tea and wish I had another one of those funny pills LOL
6. The last time I cried was.... yesterday
7. If I were to get married right now my best man would be.. Probably the best friend or brother of the groom! The odder part would be figuring out a man as my maid/matron of honor because that suits me better.
8. My hair is... nutmeg
9. When I was 5... I lived with my grandparents in a tiny cabin off Old Hwy 80, near El Cajon (Cali)
10. Last Christmas..... I didn't get any inventory on eBay and I'm still dealing with it
11. I should be.. planning the reorganizing of the patio garden
12. When I look down I see.. my toe nails could use some new polish, maybe to match the anklet?
13. The happiest recent event was.. reconnecting with Rebecca, from high school, in yahoo messenger
15. By this time next year.. I hope my house will be back to "almost perfect"
16. My current gripe is.. that others think I can read their minds and then when they are at fault for a mistake I make because I'm not a mind reader, they say "oh so this is my fault?" Umm, why is it mine?

17. I have a hard time understanding.. people who refuse to communicate

18. There’s this man I know that.. really needs to keep his distance from me.

19. You know I like you when.. I compliment you with tons of hugs.

20. If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be.. my children because they'd support me and appreciate it, too.
21. Take my advice.. never stop learning!

22. Something that I really want to buy is.. a new sofa

23. If you visited the place I was born.. you'd be in La Mesa

24. I plan to visit.. Egypt
25. If you spend the night at my house you'll.. be just like the rest of us and take care of yourself if you need something.. our home is your home for your stay.

26. I'd stop my wedding if.. ??
27. The world could do without.. cockroaches
29. Most recent thing I've bought myself.. Flowers to plant

30. Most recent thing someone else bought me.. dinner for my birthday

31 .My favorite color is.. pink (its my new purple)

32. My favorite baseball team is... San Diego Padres because Marcus is here now. I'm secretly always going to be Dodger Blue, though.

33. My favorite redhead is.. who is really red?

34. My middle name is.. Janeen
35. This morning I.. slept late then headed to a couple of garden centers. The day was grand.

36. The animals I would like to see flying besides birds are.. I'm not sure that more flying animals are my idea of great to stand under.

37. Once at a bar.. I kept sneaking ice into some guys beer

38. last night I.. went to bed somewhat early

39. There's this guy I know who.. calls me every day just to see what I'm doing. He's a great friend and I over appreciate him. Thanks!
40. I don't know why.. I must share this world with complete idiots

41. The one thing I want in the next five years is.. to be better organized

42. Tomorrow I am.. going to organize the new flowers and plant them. Then I'll redo the patio set up and hope to find something that pleases me

43. Tonight I am.. stewing at a stupid fight

44. My birthday is.. 15 April 1969, income tax day

45. What I really wanted for Valentine's Day was.. a surprise

46. Last time I was scared was.. ??
47. Everyday I use.. Yahoo
48. The closest thing I see to me that is blue is.. my denim dress

49. The last person I talked to.. Matthew
50. Today for lunch, I am having.. tuna salad with balsamic vinaigrette

Saturday, April 21, 2007

My Love Hate Relationship

In true blogger fashion, I steal this idea from Cory, I love/hate

I Love:

  • Baseball
  • Lemonade
  • Tulips
  • Books by LaVyrle Spencer
  • Sunflowers
  • Pine Nuts
  • Taquitos
  • Snickerdoodles
  • Fresh Bread or Yeast Steak Rolls
  • Pizza
  • Corn Dogs
  • Lemon Bars
  • Cranberry Juice with Fresh Lime
  • Music
  • Movies
  • Dirty Dancing
  • Tea
  • Fruit Punch Gatorade
I Always Hate:
  • Black Olives
  • Dentists
  • Headaches
  • Pain
  • Demanding People
  • Chain Text Mail
  • Non Personal Private Messages
  • People who don’t listen
  • Wearing Shoes
  • Fake People / Liars

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Quiz

I stole this from Silly's blog!

Since I so enjoy getting to my Y!360 Friends with this fun survey's, I'll kill myself and try to share with you, too. *hug*

All about yourself...
First name?:: Heidi
Middle name?:: Janeen
Like your name?:: Yes, it was supposed to be Dylan, after Bob!
Named after anyone?:: No
Any nicknames?:: None (Tess?)
Age?:: 38, in 4 days?
Birthdate?:: 15 April 1969
Birthplace?:: La Mesa, California
Time you were born?:: 22:58
Current location?:: South Carolina
Height?:: 5'4"
Like your height?:: Yes
Eye color?:: Hazel
Contacts/glasses?:: Yes
Hair color?:: Nutmeg
Natural hair color?:: Yes
Dye your hair often?:: Not anymore
Righty or lefty?:: Righty
Your favorite...
Type of music?:: Almost everything
Band or singer?:: Rascal Flatts, Blessid Union of Souls, Nickelback, Martika, and many more
TV show?::
Movie?:: No Way Out (Kevin Costner)
TV channel?:: Discovery or National Geographic
Radio station?:: iTunes, Imeem, Youtube?
Place to be?:: in nature
Thing to do?:: Genealogy
Food?:: Yeast Bread and cheese
Non alcoholic drink?:: Cranberry Juice and lime
Alcoholic drink?:: Mud Slides, oh I wish still! I don't drink
Animal?:: Cats
Holiday?:: Mother's Day
Season?:: Spring
Sport?:: Baseball
Place to shop?:: eBay
Clothing brand?:: don't care
Scent?:: English Rose
Restaurant?:: Carrabas
Fruit?:: Melon
Vegetable?:: Asparagus
Fast food restaurant?:: Jack in the box (none here)
Pizza topping?:: Cheese
Ice cream flavor?:: Chocolate with cinnamon
Magazine?:: Better Homes and Garden
City?:: Gatlinburg or Lake Arrowhead
Color?:: Pink
Number?:: ?
This or that...
Chocolate or vanilla?:: Chocolate
Pepsi or coke?:: Pepsi
Hot or cold?:: Cold
Black or white?:: White
Dog or cat?:: Cat
French toast or pancakes?:: French Toast
French fries or onion rings?:: Onion Rings
Hamburger or hot dog?:: Corn Dog?
Pepperoni or sausage?:: Neither
Britney or Christina?:: Neither
McDonalds or Burger King?:: Neither
50 Cent or Eminem?:: Neither
Canada or Mexico?:: Never been to Canada
Hug or kiss?:: Both
Movies or TV?:: Movies
Truth or dare?:: Truth
Do you...
Shower daily?:: Yes
Sing in the shower?:: Yes, everywhere
Like to sing?:: Yes
Like to dance?:: Yes
Smoke?:: No
Drink?:: Rarely
Cuss?:: Yes
Talk to yourself?:: Yes
Believe in yourself?:: Yes
Play an instrument?:: No
Go to school?:: I did
Go to college?:: I did
Have a job?:: I own my business
Like your job?:: Yes
Want to get married?:: Hmm.
Want to have kids?:: Have 3
Get along with your parents?::
Get along with your siblings?:: Yes (can't go back up, so yes there)
Drive?:: Yes
Random...
Do you think you're trustworthy?:: Yes
Think you're funny?:: Yes, amuse myself, too! LOL
Ever toilet papered someone's house?:: No
Gone garbage can tipping?:: No
What are your parents' names?:: Mom and Dad
Siblings' names?:: Gabe, Cory, David
Do you wash your hands frequently?:: Yes
How many times a day do you brush your teeth?:: 2
Collect anything?:: Mortar and Pestles
Ever been in love?:: Yes
In love right now?:: Yes
What color pants are you wearing right now?:: Umm, ha ha
How does your hair look?:: Long
Ever had your heart broken?:: Yes
Ever broken the law?:: Yes
Been arrested?:: No
Been out of the country?:: Yes, Mexico
Can you stick your fist in your mouth?:: Ouch, NO
When was the last time you got drunk?:: ?
Do you do drugs?:: No
When was the last time you were high on anything?:: Life?.
Do you prefer the lights on or off?:: off
Would you ever get plastic surgery?:: Yes, but not for vanity
Do you prefer boxers or briefs?:: Boxer Briefs?
Do you like to laugh?:: Yes
Ever had a bloody nose?:: Yes - Bioflavinoids are the key!
Have you ever caught a fish?:: No
What was the last thing you ate?:: Mac n Cheese
What time do you go to bed?:: midnight if I sleep at night
What's your favorite color?:: Pink
Do you like to give or receive?:: Both
Are you obsessed with anything/anyone?:: Define obsessed?
Do you live alone?:: No
Do you own a blender?:: Yes
Do you like the snow?:: Yes, I've never shovelled it
Ever been up a mountain?:: Yes
Ever been rootin'?:: What is this?...
Do you like surprises?:: Yes and No