This is very challenging for me. My mother is only 17 years older than I am, and we had a sister love/hate type relationship, most of my life, while I was growing up. I was mostly raised by my grandmother, whether mom was there or not. I will try to focus on the positives.
1. GREASE - The Movie. We saw it so many times, in the theater, I lost count. We were big dollar movie goers, and I keep wanting to think that was weekly, but how long could this movie have run? I don't really remember. We saw it over 20 times. Fersher!
*singing* "We go together.."
2. ET - The Movie. My mom piled all of us neighborhood kids, from Grandma's neighborhood into her Chevy Impala and took us to the Loma Theater, in Point Loma. There was nothing better than sharing that movie with all the boys. I was the only girl in the neighborhood.
3. Star Wars - The Movie. Are we seeing a pattern here? We saw this movie at this theater, in the valley (Mission Valley), that was in a round building. The line to get in, wrapped the building four times. We took a city bus there and stood all day long, it seemed. It was like being at Disneyland!
4. Mom only missed the birth of one grandchild, that she was aware of being born. My youngest. Labor was induced with all three of my babies. The first two children were born at 00:42 and 00:47 (those minutes after midnight), so she didn't leave work early to see Girlie come into the world. She surprised us all and arrived at 13:57, in the afternoon! (I think she's still pushy like that, too. *smile*)
I can't imagine having a baby and mom not being there. She was good under pressure. She's also a good liar, and was able to calm me while my ex husband ran for a doctor/nurse. "No, honey, the baby is not right there, just lay back!" Under a "pit," I believed her.
5. My mom has always trusted me. She has often said that I didn't teach her how to mother my younger brother, that I was raised with. I always felt that the trust wasn't worth breaking and maybe it was fear.. but I liked my freedom's and didn't ever want to risk losing them. With this trust, though came a yearning for her to be more.. my friend's complained about curfews.. I never really had one. I always felt they were loved more. I know, today, I was just responsible enough, that she could trust me.
I found the perfect Mother's Day Card for her. Now I can only type it here, because I forgot I had it and didn't mail it to her. I usually can't find a card for my mom. They are usually sappy and just don't fit. I did send her roses. I hope she got them. *sigh*
The card:
"I'm proud to have a mother whose independence and determination come from knowing who she is, what she wants.
I'm proud to have a mother who doesn't fit into a mold or let anyone else define what she does or who she should be.
I'm proud to have a mother whose life and love have shown me that anything is possible when you are true to yourself.
You're a one-of-a-kind mother and I'm glad you're mine."
I'm still going to send it.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
HighSchool Memories - Friday Five
1. Football Games and Wrestling Tournaments
Here's the juice.. I dated a football player.. I was the idiot freezing, alone, in the stands, at all games.. dressed in school colors, of course. Then I dated a wrestler, from Clairemont High School (Barry McKnight has fallen off the face of the earth, tho!). Our school sponsored a big tourney and well, I sat with his school, in our school colors and was a living traitor. LOL Then one of my bestest friends got hurt, from our school.. so I went and did "ice on hot guys neck" therapy. It was my public service to Anthony Patton. I should call him and ask him if he remembers this. He probably doesn't. I was quite invisible in that capacity, to him.
2. Seminary - San Diego 5th and 11th Ward
We had a ward boundary between our apartment, with my mom, and my grandparent's house. When we lived with mom, we lived in 11th ward. When we moved back to grandma's 18 trillian times, we were back in 5th ward. 5th and 11th ward combined many youth activities, including seminary, until my senior year.. I had the best of BOTH worlds.
I miss Sam Edge, the most. He knew me in BOTH worlds.
3. ASB. Associated Student Body - I was the VP.
The VP is the dirt job. really. You do whatver the Prez doesn't want to do or won't do. I broke my foot the last weekend of my junior year. I had to plan and coordinate the Home Coming Dance, that summer, for October of the next school year. It was MY function. I survived a whole semester, as the VP. Then the change in the attendance laws dropped my grades and made me ineligible for student council. 'nuff said.
4. MYAC - Mayor's Youth Advisory Council with Maureen O'Connor
I worked with a bunch of other geeks for a democrat! *sigh*
5. SADD - Student's Against Drunk Driving - #1 Home Coming Float 1986
I was the arm hanging off the back of the tow truck. We had a grim reaper and a homecoming couple.. that's it. We just towed a wreck around.. we rocked!
YES, I've always been a geek! I resisted the urge to say "IT ENDED!" Because that was memorable, in itself!
Here's the juice.. I dated a football player.. I was the idiot freezing, alone, in the stands, at all games.. dressed in school colors, of course. Then I dated a wrestler, from Clairemont High School (Barry McKnight has fallen off the face of the earth, tho!). Our school sponsored a big tourney and well, I sat with his school, in our school colors and was a living traitor. LOL Then one of my bestest friends got hurt, from our school.. so I went and did "ice on hot guys neck" therapy. It was my public service to Anthony Patton. I should call him and ask him if he remembers this. He probably doesn't. I was quite invisible in that capacity, to him.
2. Seminary - San Diego 5th and 11th Ward
We had a ward boundary between our apartment, with my mom, and my grandparent's house. When we lived with mom, we lived in 11th ward. When we moved back to grandma's 18 trillian times, we were back in 5th ward. 5th and 11th ward combined many youth activities, including seminary, until my senior year.. I had the best of BOTH worlds.
I miss Sam Edge, the most. He knew me in BOTH worlds.
3. ASB. Associated Student Body - I was the VP.
The VP is the dirt job. really. You do whatver the Prez doesn't want to do or won't do. I broke my foot the last weekend of my junior year. I had to plan and coordinate the Home Coming Dance, that summer, for October of the next school year. It was MY function. I survived a whole semester, as the VP. Then the change in the attendance laws dropped my grades and made me ineligible for student council. 'nuff said.
4. MYAC - Mayor's Youth Advisory Council with Maureen O'Connor
I worked with a bunch of other geeks for a democrat! *sigh*
5. SADD - Student's Against Drunk Driving - #1 Home Coming Float 1986
I was the arm hanging off the back of the tow truck. We had a grim reaper and a homecoming couple.. that's it. We just towed a wreck around.. we rocked!
YES, I've always been a geek! I resisted the urge to say "IT ENDED!" Because that was memorable, in itself!
Friday, May 2, 2008
More About Me - Thanks MadHatter
. What time did you get up this morning? Went down at 5am. Saw no more morning!
2. Diamonds or pearls? Pearls
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? August Rush
4. What is your favorite TV show? CSI
5 What do you usually have for breakfast? Eggs, scrambled, with cheese
6. What is your middle name? Janeen
7. What food do you dislike? I can't think of another besides Brussel Sprouts, but I'm trying to be more original. IF I think of it, I'll change it. GOT IT: Velveeta!!!!!!!! (I like the flavor of coconut but not the texture. I'm not a fan of passion fruit, papaya, or mango.) I despise orange flavored soda. Thank you, so much, Glucola testing!
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Colbie Callat - CoCo
9. What kind of car/truck do you drive? Toyota Sienna
10. What characteristic do you despise in people? Hate
11. Favorite clothing? Denim
12. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would it be? The Virgin Islands
13. Favorite brand of clothing? Don't have one
14. Where would you retire to? Money no object? San Diego
15. What was your most recent memorable birthday? 21. not recent. I turned 21 in a military club. At midnight we paraded in a chain, to the front, and had my "OVER" wrist band put on my other wrist. Then I ordered a 7-up! *giggle*
16. Favorite sport to watch? Baseball
17.Furthest place you are sending this? Egypt
18. Person you expect to send it back first? No idea
20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night
21. What is your shoe size? 8.5-9
22. Pets? 2 cats
23. Exciting news you'd like to share with us? Yesterday was officially my 5 year anniversary of WLS and I'm down 152 pounds.
24. What did you want to be when you were little? an Adult
25. What is your favorite candy? Skor, PayDay, Snickers
26. What is your favorite flower? Tulips and Sunflowers
27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Mother's Day
28. What is your full name? Heidi Jeffers Thibodeau
29. What are you listening to right now? the microwave beep
30. What was the last thing you ate? Dove Milk Chocolate Caramel Promise
31. Do you wish on stars? I do
32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Sepia
33. How is the weather right now? Sunny, 72F/22C
34. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Andrew
35. What is your favorite soft drink? Root Beer
36. Favorite restaurant? Logan's
37. Color of your hair? Nutmeg, and Natural (look into a can)
38. What was your favorite toy as a child? My bicycle (Freedom)
40. Hugs or kisses? Both
41. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate with cinnamon
42. Do you want your friends to email you back? No, copy it and put it in your blog or add your answers in a comment
43. What is under your bed? Carpet
44. How keys on your key ring? 4
47. How many years at your current job? ? 20?
48. What is your favorite day of the week? Not sure I have one
49. How many towns have you lived in? 10+ (3 in the last 10 years)
50. Do you make friends easily? Yes
51. How many people will you send this to? ?
52. How many will respond? ? YOU? *smile*
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Name That Teacher
Redneck Woman makes me feel that I can do this challenge.. even as messed up as my childhood was..
I also was more stable in my dysfunctional family when I lived with my grandparents.. I just did it off/on my entire life, growing up. I was born to a teenaged divorcing mom.. and well.. it has had its many challenges in life.
I started Kindergarten, with my grandmother at my side. I went to both morning and afternoon sessions. We didn't have full-day K then.. but somehow I was able to attend both.. who knows why or how.. I just bet it wouldn't be allowed today.
First grade was a nightmare. I went to so many schools that I have a few scattered memories, but I don't really know any teacher's names. I finished first grade at Birney Elementary, in San Diego, where I had to put my head on my desk for kissing Ernie Valdez, in line! LOL (Once a week, I walked the opposite way home, from school, in first grade, to my brownie leader's home. This was the way Ernie walked! Other than this and some baby chicks we cooked in an incubator and then played with after we rolled up the carpet.. I don't remember anything else of first grade.)
I stayed at Birney for 2nd grade (Mrs. Harris) and then half of 3rd grade (Mrs. Yates).
In the middle of 3rd grade, we moved back to grandma's. I don't remember the name of my teacher, back at Carson Elementary, but I remember that she was very pregnant. Willie Coyle had a cast on his arm and she was hit breaking up a fight, on one of the last days of school.
4th grade was Mrs. wow. I can see her.
5th grade was Mr. McCan. This was the year that we learned about the Holocaust and met one of his relatives that had spent time in a concentration camp. Very moving experience. This was not my first male teacher. I had one other, during summer school, at Birney.. for oceanography.
6th grade was Mr. Youngdale. I sat at his desk and graded papers. I was like a teacher's assistant. He tried to get me pushed through to jr high school and I'm so glad that didn't work out. After I got to jr high, I was lost all the time and a social mess. Going a year earlier would have only been more traumatic.
7th grade started at the jr high school. I only remember things that happened.. not really names. My Spanish teacher was in her sixties and used to spit on us. My pre-alebra teacher used to sing "everybody's working for the weekend." My home-ec teacher scared me and I felt I knew more about cooking and sewing than she did. She did intimidate me, though. My History or Geography teacher was scary, too. Everyone referred to her as a witch and I'll never forget how we fell-out when she announced her birthday was October 31st.
8th and 9th grade was also at the jr high school. It was my introduction to electronic typewriters and tutoring. P.E. was torture. It didn't have to be but my teacher was a sadist. LOL
10th grade started at the high school. I mostly remember Mr. Garris. He was my art teacher. The only problem is that I didn't take an art class. I signed up for "Crafts" because I can't draw. We spent too much time drawing still-life and I thought it would suck life from me. Our TA ended up being a student and a senior.. and asked me out. Oh Eddie Echevarria! *sigh* I was so naive.
My English teacher was Ed Singer. His mother also was a teacher at Kearny. I really liked him. He was a great teacher. He inspired me. I stayed in his classes for four semesters. I transferred into business courses after that. I continued to stop in and read what his class was reading, though. Novels were easier without the tests!
My Geometry teacher wasn't a teacher at all and I can't remember his name. I just remember we had community tests and I learned nothing the first semester. I transferred to "the other teacher" for the second semester. That was the semester that you apply what you learned the first semester.. and since I learned nothing.. I struggled.
My science teacher was a trip. He was the basketabll coach but I don't remember his name. He was very real with us. One time, someone asked him where he lived.. He said, "You know when you turn down Genesee Avenue, and head down into the canyon and just as you get up to speed, the light, at the bottom of the hill turns yellow and you have to stop for some asshole that is coming out of that new subdivision? Well, I'm that asshole"
My Senior year is where I seemed to come alive.
Dr. Short taught governement. My business/computer class teacher was our ASB (Assoc. Student Body) Advisor. Mrs. McSomething (McMullen?), I think. I hate that I can't remember her name. It will come to me in the middle of the night, next week, and I'll sit straight up and say her name out loud. I'm sure. *giggle*
I spent a lot of time, in high school, with the Wrestling Coach (Varner) and the Football Coach (again, I can see him.. hmmm). I had adapted PE by that time because I was a clutz and always on crutches anyway.
By the second semester of my senior year.. I hated school. I had spent my life thriving in school because home life was so bad. School was my escape. No one really knew my dysfunctional life when I was at school. By the time I could drive.. the sky was the limit and I was itching to just get away.. anywhere..
When I turned 18, in April of 1987, I was ready to drop out. I no longer needed that hell that was such a game. It wasn't about learning, anymore. It was about a game that you had to learn the rules to, in each class, and then endure. When the attendance laws changed, in January, of that year, I instantly went from straight A's to F's, and really I didn't care anymore.
My mom had always said that if I could carry straight A's and not be there, then I obviously didn't need to be there. I would go for tests and turn in homework via different channels (wish we had email then) but in general, I spent my time in libraries, reading, doing family history, or going to book signings.
OH Mr. Garris always called me HOLLY. For three years I was Holly, no matter how I corrected him. He was a crazy old man that loved teaching, even though he was more a military commando art instructor. Eddie saved my life in that class. I found creative ways to do my projects and managed to get on the teacher's good side.. so enduring was a little easier.
This was fun.. thanks SheB
I also was more stable in my dysfunctional family when I lived with my grandparents.. I just did it off/on my entire life, growing up. I was born to a teenaged divorcing mom.. and well.. it has had its many challenges in life.
I started Kindergarten, with my grandmother at my side. I went to both morning and afternoon sessions. We didn't have full-day K then.. but somehow I was able to attend both.. who knows why or how.. I just bet it wouldn't be allowed today.
First grade was a nightmare. I went to so many schools that I have a few scattered memories, but I don't really know any teacher's names. I finished first grade at Birney Elementary, in San Diego, where I had to put my head on my desk for kissing Ernie Valdez, in line! LOL (Once a week, I walked the opposite way home, from school, in first grade, to my brownie leader's home. This was the way Ernie walked! Other than this and some baby chicks we cooked in an incubator and then played with after we rolled up the carpet.. I don't remember anything else of first grade.)
I stayed at Birney for 2nd grade (Mrs. Harris) and then half of 3rd grade (Mrs. Yates).
In the middle of 3rd grade, we moved back to grandma's. I don't remember the name of my teacher, back at Carson Elementary, but I remember that she was very pregnant. Willie Coyle had a cast on his arm and she was hit breaking up a fight, on one of the last days of school.
4th grade was Mrs. wow. I can see her.
5th grade was Mr. McCan. This was the year that we learned about the Holocaust and met one of his relatives that had spent time in a concentration camp. Very moving experience. This was not my first male teacher. I had one other, during summer school, at Birney.. for oceanography.
6th grade was Mr. Youngdale. I sat at his desk and graded papers. I was like a teacher's assistant. He tried to get me pushed through to jr high school and I'm so glad that didn't work out. After I got to jr high, I was lost all the time and a social mess. Going a year earlier would have only been more traumatic.
7th grade started at the jr high school. I only remember things that happened.. not really names. My Spanish teacher was in her sixties and used to spit on us. My pre-alebra teacher used to sing "everybody's working for the weekend." My home-ec teacher scared me and I felt I knew more about cooking and sewing than she did. She did intimidate me, though. My History or Geography teacher was scary, too. Everyone referred to her as a witch and I'll never forget how we fell-out when she announced her birthday was October 31st.
8th and 9th grade was also at the jr high school. It was my introduction to electronic typewriters and tutoring. P.E. was torture. It didn't have to be but my teacher was a sadist. LOL
10th grade started at the high school. I mostly remember Mr. Garris. He was my art teacher. The only problem is that I didn't take an art class. I signed up for "Crafts" because I can't draw. We spent too much time drawing still-life and I thought it would suck life from me. Our TA ended up being a student and a senior.. and asked me out. Oh Eddie Echevarria! *sigh* I was so naive.
My English teacher was Ed Singer. His mother also was a teacher at Kearny. I really liked him. He was a great teacher. He inspired me. I stayed in his classes for four semesters. I transferred into business courses after that. I continued to stop in and read what his class was reading, though. Novels were easier without the tests!
My Geometry teacher wasn't a teacher at all and I can't remember his name. I just remember we had community tests and I learned nothing the first semester. I transferred to "the other teacher" for the second semester. That was the semester that you apply what you learned the first semester.. and since I learned nothing.. I struggled.
My science teacher was a trip. He was the basketabll coach but I don't remember his name. He was very real with us. One time, someone asked him where he lived.. He said, "You know when you turn down Genesee Avenue, and head down into the canyon and just as you get up to speed, the light, at the bottom of the hill turns yellow and you have to stop for some asshole that is coming out of that new subdivision? Well, I'm that asshole"
My Senior year is where I seemed to come alive.
Dr. Short taught governement. My business/computer class teacher was our ASB (Assoc. Student Body) Advisor. Mrs. McSomething (McMullen?), I think. I hate that I can't remember her name. It will come to me in the middle of the night, next week, and I'll sit straight up and say her name out loud. I'm sure. *giggle*
I spent a lot of time, in high school, with the Wrestling Coach (Varner) and the Football Coach (again, I can see him.. hmmm). I had adapted PE by that time because I was a clutz and always on crutches anyway.
By the second semester of my senior year.. I hated school. I had spent my life thriving in school because home life was so bad. School was my escape. No one really knew my dysfunctional life when I was at school. By the time I could drive.. the sky was the limit and I was itching to just get away.. anywhere..
When I turned 18, in April of 1987, I was ready to drop out. I no longer needed that hell that was such a game. It wasn't about learning, anymore. It was about a game that you had to learn the rules to, in each class, and then endure. When the attendance laws changed, in January, of that year, I instantly went from straight A's to F's, and really I didn't care anymore.
My mom had always said that if I could carry straight A's and not be there, then I obviously didn't need to be there. I would go for tests and turn in homework via different channels (wish we had email then) but in general, I spent my time in libraries, reading, doing family history, or going to book signings.
OH Mr. Garris always called me HOLLY. For three years I was Holly, no matter how I corrected him. He was a crazy old man that loved teaching, even though he was more a military commando art instructor. Eddie saved my life in that class. I found creative ways to do my projects and managed to get on the teacher's good side.. so enduring was a little easier.
This was fun.. thanks SheB
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Todo Before I die - Friday Five
Hello everyone it's that time of the week again for Friday Five this week's theme is brought to you by kwika. This week’s theme is five things on your "to do before you die" list. It could be historical, public or personal be sure to check his page out - http://kwika.multiply.com/. Copy this to your blog, including your responses, and be sure to come back here to add your link to the comments. Remember we decided that only the weekly prompts would be posted to the Group Blog: http://fridayfivegroup.multiply.com. Any other questions, comments, or suggestions should be posted in comments or to the Group Notes.
1. Tour Egypt. Visit the Valley of the God's and swim at Sharm el-Sheikh.
2. Finish my degree, via Paralegal, to Law School.
3. Take a concealed weapons course and buy My Gun. *twisted thoughts about this*
4. Photo Journal/Blog, across the US, my family history.
5. Publish my Family History "Thus Far" Called FamilyHugz!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
I'm a Big Girl, too!
(stole this from Stefnee, and I feel like a pull-ups commercial.. he he)
Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?
"Have you ever kissed someone?"
"Missed someone?"
"Told someone you loved them?"
"Drank alcohol?''
A few questions for people who are a little older ...
Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?
"Have you ever kissed someone?"
"Missed someone?"
"Told someone you loved them?"
"Drank alcohol?''
A few questions for people who are a little older ...
1. What bill do you hate paying the most? Medical bills
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? The Boathouse, in Charleston.
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to? Yes
3. Do you regret losing your virginity to who you lost it to? Yes
4. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be? High School. Did I just say I'd go back? Ugh
5. Name of your first grade teacher? I had two first grade teacher's and I don't remember either one. Mrs. Harris was 2nd grade..
6. What do you really want to be doing right now? sleeping
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? A teacher
8. How many colleges did you attend? one
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? So I could go to bed (also turquoise.. interesting..)
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices? I hear that by Spring it will be $4/gal and that concerns me
6. What do you really want to be doing right now? sleeping
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? A teacher
8. How many colleges did you attend? one
9. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? So I could go to bed (also turquoise.. interesting..)
10. What are your thoughts on gas prices? I hear that by Spring it will be $4/gal and that concerns me
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would it be?Egypt
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? It didn't
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night? I've been awake for 30+ hours
14. Do you miss being a child? I never was a child that I remember
15. Missing in action? Amazingly.. nothing! The Boy found my PDA today, too! Yay!
16. What errand/chore do you despise? Laundry
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? Yes
18. Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in
19. What is your favorite cartoon character? TINK!
20. Favorite thing to do at night with a girl? Watch girlie movies
15. Missing in action? Amazingly.. nothing! The Boy found my PDA today, too! Yay!
16. What errand/chore do you despise? Laundry
17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? Yes
18. Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in
19. What is your favorite cartoon character? TINK!
20. Favorite thing to do at night with a girl? Watch girlie movies
21. Have you found real love yet? Ummm..
22. When did you first start feeling old? when PAIN became a daily event
24. Your favorite lunch meat? Peppered Turkey Breast
25. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? Mad. I so hate this store.
26. Beach or lake? Both
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? Yes
24. Your favorite lunch meat? Peppered Turkey Breast
25. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart? Mad. I so hate this store.
26. Beach or lake? Both
27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? Yes
28. Do you own property? Yes.
29. Favorite guilty pleasure? I can't tell you his name. LOL
29. Favorite guilty pleasure? I can't tell you his name. LOL
30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? I'm a blogger. I've exposed it already.
31. What's your drink? Lemonade or Hot Cocoa
32. Cowboys or Indians? Ummm
32. Cowboys or Indians? Ummm
33. Cops or Robbers? Ummm
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to? Donna Javner
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? I have no idea. Probably talk radio. We usually plug in the IPOD.
36. Norm or Cliff? is this from that bar where everyone knows your name?
37. Grey's or 'The Office? Grey's, but I don't watch it
39. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work? no such person
34. Who from high school would you like to run in to? Donna Javner
35. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? I have no idea. Probably talk radio. We usually plug in the IPOD.
36. Norm or Cliff? is this from that bar where everyone knows your name?
37. Grey's or 'The Office? Grey's, but I don't watch it
39. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work? no such person
40. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? Kenny Chesney
41. Indoors or Outdoors? Both
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle? No. I don't think sitting at a stop light and being rear-ended as something I did. My shoulder won't forget, tho.
41. Indoors or Outdoors? Both
42. Have you ever crashed your vehicle? No. I don't think sitting at a stop light and being rear-ended as something I did. My shoulder won't forget, tho.
43. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? No. But don't put out a kitchen fire with WONDRA! It sparks and ignites.
44. Last book you read? Moving On by Sarah Ban Breathnach
45. Do you have a teddy bear? No. I have a stuffed Monkey. I heart gorillas.
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? Ummm.. what is strange? On a rock, while camping?
47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? I'm stuck on the "never been" part.. I'm a Cali Girl transplanted to the Low Country.
48. Do you go to church? Yes, although Sunday's have had their issues, lately.
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? ummm.. neither??
50. How old are you? 38 for 6 more weeks
44. Last book you read? Moving On by Sarah Ban Breathnach
45. Do you have a teddy bear? No. I have a stuffed Monkey. I heart gorillas.
46. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? Ummm.. what is strange? On a rock, while camping?
47. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? I'm stuck on the "never been" part.. I'm a Cali Girl transplanted to the Low Country.
48. Do you go to church? Yes, although Sunday's have had their issues, lately.
49. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? ummm.. neither??
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
3's About me (Lifted from Jana)
3 's About Me! Three jobs I have had in my life:
1. Glorified Sandwich Maker
2. Office B*tch
3. Teacher/Student Guide/Placement Counselor *Foreign Exchange Student's*
Three movies I would watch over and over:
1. The Breakfast Club
2. Practical Magic
3. Lethal Weapon
3 Three places I have lived:
1. San Diego, CA
2. Colorado Springs, CO
3. Jacksonville, FL
3 TV Shows that I watch:
1. While You Were Out
2. Cheaper by the Dozen
3. Jon and Kate plus Ei8ht
3 places I have been:
1. Grand Canyon
2. Gatlinberg
3. Mexico
3 of my favorite foods:
1. Sushi
2. Balsamic Vinegar
3. Cheese
3 places I'd rather be right now: (in no order)
1. Egypt
2. The Virgin Islands
3. Alaska
3 friends I think will respond:
1. Sherry
2. Renee
3. Vicki
3 Things I am looking forward to this year:
1. Accomplishing some altered art with vintage ephemera
2. Open my Etsy Shop
3. Organize my Home
Now, here's what you're supposed to do... and please do not spoil the fun. Copy and Paste this on your page. Delete my answers and type in your answers. Give it the same title I did on my page The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known facts about those who know you.
1. Glorified Sandwich Maker
2. Office B*tch
3. Teacher/Student Guide/Placement Counselor *Foreign Exchange Student's*
Three movies I would watch over and over:
1. The Breakfast Club
2. Practical Magic
3. Lethal Weapon
3 Three places I have lived:
1. San Diego, CA
2. Colorado Springs, CO
3. Jacksonville, FL
3 TV Shows that I watch:
1. While You Were Out
2. Cheaper by the Dozen
3. Jon and Kate plus Ei8ht
3 places I have been:
1. Grand Canyon
2. Gatlinberg
3. Mexico
3 of my favorite foods:
1. Sushi
2. Balsamic Vinegar
3. Cheese
3 places I'd rather be right now: (in no order)
1. Egypt
2. The Virgin Islands
3. Alaska
3 friends I think will respond:
1. Sherry
2. Renee
3. Vicki
3 Things I am looking forward to this year:
1. Accomplishing some altered art with vintage ephemera
2. Open my Etsy Shop
3. Organize my Home
Now, here's what you're supposed to do... and please do not spoil the fun. Copy and Paste this on your page. Delete my answers and type in your answers. Give it the same title I did on my page The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known facts about those who know you.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Survey Fun!
(stolen from here)
1. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you get up? Find the Advil
2. Do you have a routine in the morning or is it anything goes? Depends on the day.. but I hate mornings.
3. Do you drink coffee in the morning or something else? Something else.
4. What hand do you write with? Right or Left. Right
5. When getting dressed if wearing jeans or pants do you put them on first or your shirt? Jeans first.
6. After you get your jeans or pants on your legs do you button and zip them before putting your shoes and sock on? Not always
7. When using toothpaste do you squeeze it from the top, bottom or middle? The bottom or the middle. Depends on the time factor.. there is always another time.
8. Which way do you put the toilet paper on the roll? Under or roll over? As I get older, I like when someone else puts it on the roll. So it doesn't matter, anymore. There is not right or wrong side.. no matter what you think! *smirk*
9. When brushing or combing your hair do you use your right or left hand? Right
10. While eating cereal do you read the box? Not anymore.
11. Do you change radio stations if a commercial comes on? I rarely listen to the radio unless its talk radio, so no. Mostly its someone's IPOD or the laptop plugged into the car stereo.
12. Do you channel surf? No. I don't like to control the remote control.
13. What hand do you put your knife in if cutting meat? Right
14. When watching a TV show do you get up during the commercials? When I watch tv, which is rare, I watch movies, or Glenn and when its over.. I'm done.
15. If you don’t get up during the commercials do you mute them or change the channel? No. That's Girlie's job to make me crazy.
16. Do you sleep with the radio or TV on? No. I sleep with the fan on for white noise.
17. How do you sleep? Left or right side, back or stomach. left seems to be routine lately.. or in some fashion on the left-front. This started from having surgery on the right side, though.. interesting... I hadn't thought about that.
18. Do you put your right or left shoe on first? Left
19. Do you put your seat belt on before starting your car? No
20. When walking do you put your left or right foot first? Left
21. When answering the phone do you put it up to your right or left ear? Left
22. During phone conversations do you switch ears? No. It's my phone ear.
23. When talking do you talk with your hands? Yes
24. Do you part your hair on the left or right side or in the center? Left
25. When reading a book do you hold it in your left or right hand? Left, because my right hand is free to write, type, chat, eat, drink. *grin*
26. When washing clothes do you put the clothes first or the detergent first? Detergent
27. Fabric softener or dryer sheet? Both. Depends on what I'm washing/drying. If its mine, it gets the ball.. in general, the sheet. Fabric softener is evil to hand crochet face cloths.
28. Do you sort light and dark clothes before washing? Yes. You want pink socks?
29. Do you open doors with your right left hand? Right
30. When making soup that is condensed do you add a whole can of water? I rarely eat condensed soup because I'm allergic to everything in a can of soup, it seems. I guess a whole can.
31. When playing cards what hand do you put the cards in right or left? Left
32. What side of the bed do you sleep on right or left? The top!
33. When drying clothes that need to be hung up right away do you hang them or do you leave them and then have to fluff them to get the wrinkles out? I fluff them.
34. Do you Iron? I have a steamer or I throw it in the dryer with a wet towel.
35. When entering the house do you wipe your feet first? Yes, and that is about as far as shoes stay on my feet. Please leave your shoes at the door, too.
36. Do you eat the end in a of the loaf of bread? Yes, but not the first time I open the loaf, usually.
37. When eating with a spoon do you use a little or big spoon or a little spoon?I prefer a small one. I guess I extra prefer a small one.
1. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you get up? Find the Advil
2. Do you have a routine in the morning or is it anything goes? Depends on the day.. but I hate mornings.
3. Do you drink coffee in the morning or something else? Something else.
4. What hand do you write with? Right or Left. Right
5. When getting dressed if wearing jeans or pants do you put them on first or your shirt? Jeans first.
6. After you get your jeans or pants on your legs do you button and zip them before putting your shoes and sock on? Not always
7. When using toothpaste do you squeeze it from the top, bottom or middle? The bottom or the middle. Depends on the time factor.. there is always another time.
8. Which way do you put the toilet paper on the roll? Under or roll over? As I get older, I like when someone else puts it on the roll. So it doesn't matter, anymore. There is not right or wrong side.. no matter what you think! *smirk*
9. When brushing or combing your hair do you use your right or left hand? Right
10. While eating cereal do you read the box? Not anymore.
11. Do you change radio stations if a commercial comes on? I rarely listen to the radio unless its talk radio, so no. Mostly its someone's IPOD or the laptop plugged into the car stereo.
12. Do you channel surf? No. I don't like to control the remote control.
13. What hand do you put your knife in if cutting meat? Right
14. When watching a TV show do you get up during the commercials? When I watch tv, which is rare, I watch movies, or Glenn and when its over.. I'm done.
15. If you don’t get up during the commercials do you mute them or change the channel? No. That's Girlie's job to make me crazy.
16. Do you sleep with the radio or TV on? No. I sleep with the fan on for white noise.
17. How do you sleep? Left or right side, back or stomach. left seems to be routine lately.. or in some fashion on the left-front. This started from having surgery on the right side, though.. interesting... I hadn't thought about that.
18. Do you put your right or left shoe on first? Left
19. Do you put your seat belt on before starting your car? No
20. When walking do you put your left or right foot first? Left
21. When answering the phone do you put it up to your right or left ear? Left
22. During phone conversations do you switch ears? No. It's my phone ear.
23. When talking do you talk with your hands? Yes
24. Do you part your hair on the left or right side or in the center? Left
25. When reading a book do you hold it in your left or right hand? Left, because my right hand is free to write, type, chat, eat, drink. *grin*
26. When washing clothes do you put the clothes first or the detergent first? Detergent
27. Fabric softener or dryer sheet? Both. Depends on what I'm washing/drying. If its mine, it gets the ball.. in general, the sheet. Fabric softener is evil to hand crochet face cloths.
28. Do you sort light and dark clothes before washing? Yes. You want pink socks?
29. Do you open doors with your right left hand? Right
30. When making soup that is condensed do you add a whole can of water? I rarely eat condensed soup because I'm allergic to everything in a can of soup, it seems. I guess a whole can.
31. When playing cards what hand do you put the cards in right or left? Left
32. What side of the bed do you sleep on right or left? The top!
33. When drying clothes that need to be hung up right away do you hang them or do you leave them and then have to fluff them to get the wrinkles out? I fluff them.
34. Do you Iron? I have a steamer or I throw it in the dryer with a wet towel.
35. When entering the house do you wipe your feet first? Yes, and that is about as far as shoes stay on my feet. Please leave your shoes at the door, too.
36. Do you eat the end in a of the loaf of bread? Yes, but not the first time I open the loaf, usually.
37. When eating with a spoon do you use a little or big spoon or a little spoon?I prefer a small one. I guess I extra prefer a small one.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
ABC's of Me
The A,B,C's of Me stolen from here.
A - Available - Sometimes? To my clients and friends 24/7
B - Best Friends - Many
C - Crush - Yes, I have one! *grin*
D - Dad's Name- Michael
E - Easiest Person To Talk To - Tom, my cat.
F - Favorite Band - Music is life. I can't have just one.
G - Gummy Bears Or Worms - Bears
H - Hometown - San Diego, CA
I - Instrument - Voice
J - Job - Self employed
K - Kids - 3
L - Longest Car Ride - San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL
M - Milk Flavor - Horizon Organice Fat Free is not a flavor.. but its my choice.
N - Number Of Siblings - 3 brothers
O - One Wish - Egypt
P - Phobias - Migraine
Q - Favorite Quote - The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
Ronald Reagan
R - Reason To Smile - Babies
S - Song You Last Heard - Colbie Caillat "Bubbly"
T - Time You Woke Up - 4pm (went down at noon)
U - Unknown Fact About Me - I almost always chat in pajamas
V - Vegetable - Asparagus
W - Worst Habits - Disorganization.
X - X-Rays You've Had - ALL
Y - Your Favorite Food - Calzone
Z - Zodiac Sign - AriesA
A - Available - Sometimes? To my clients and friends 24/7
B - Best Friends - Many
C - Crush - Yes, I have one! *grin*
D - Dad's Name- Michael
E - Easiest Person To Talk To - Tom, my cat.
F - Favorite Band - Music is life. I can't have just one.
G - Gummy Bears Or Worms - Bears
H - Hometown - San Diego, CA
I - Instrument - Voice
J - Job - Self employed
K - Kids - 3
L - Longest Car Ride - San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL
M - Milk Flavor - Horizon Organice Fat Free is not a flavor.. but its my choice.
N - Number Of Siblings - 3 brothers
O - One Wish - Egypt
P - Phobias - Migraine
Q - Favorite Quote - The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
Ronald Reagan
R - Reason To Smile - Babies
S - Song You Last Heard - Colbie Caillat "Bubbly"
T - Time You Woke Up - 4pm (went down at noon)
U - Unknown Fact About Me - I almost always chat in pajamas
V - Vegetable - Asparagus
W - Worst Habits - Disorganization.
X - X-Rays You've Had - ALL
Y - Your Favorite Food - Calzone
Z - Zodiac Sign - AriesA
Peeking into My World
Stolen from Rain
*BLUE IS LOVE*
Do you love someone? Yes
Do you believe in love at first sight? No. I believe in lust at first sight.
Do you believe in Love? Yes.
*RED IS ANGER*
Are you currently mad at someone? No.
Which of your family members has the worst temper? The eldest of my three younger brothers.
Is anyone mad at you? Probably. *giggle*
Are you usually mad? No.
When you're mad do you prefer to talk right away or talk later? Later.
*YELLOW IS SELF DISCOVERY*
Name: Heidi
Birthday: April 15
What's your main goal in life? To make a difference.
Do you want/have children? I have three teens.
Would you like to predict your death? No. I don't want to know, either.
*ORANGE
Has anyone ever thrown a surprise party for you? No
What event is coming up that you're most excited about? Vacation
If you won a million dollars, what would be your first thought? I'd move.
If you could have anything right now what would it be? Peace of Mind
*GREEN IS OPINIONS*
Are you against gay marriage? No. I think some things are best left to God to judge. It should not be a government issue.
Lower the drinking age? No. It won't make anything better.
Capital Punishment? Yes. Consequences are good forms of prevention.
Abortion? Its not my place to judge, nor should it be a government issue. I would never have one.
*PURPLE IS Q and A*
How many friends did you talk to today? Onlne, one.
Name one thing that you do everyday? Sing
How much cash do you have on you right now? On my body: none. In my purse: Maybe $60
Look to your left- what could you use as a weapon? Pepper spray attached to my purse.
What websites do you visit the most? Google, Blogger, Multiply, MyManMitt.com
Do you have plants in your room? Which room? The poinsettia are in the foyer, still. I don't think they have much life in them. I won't water tham in here. There is one live tree that lives in my kitchen, in the picture window. I think my bathrooms need ivy and pothos again.
*PINK IS LAST*
Movie watched in Cinema: August Rush
Person you talked on the phone with? David
Bubble Bath you took? My tub is broken. Can I use yours? Please?
Ball game you watched? I watched mlb in the scoreboards, last year. I probably saw a live game on Turner, so the Braves.
*GREY IS TODAY*
What is today? Saturday, January 19, 2008
Anything in your planner or calendar? SC Primary, Grocery shopping, work
What will you do tonight? Work and possibly chat
What are you going to eat? I had 2 boiled eggs, sliced chicken breast and muenster cheese.
What time did you wake up? Didn't go down until noon.
*BROWN IS FOR TOMORROW*
Is: Sunday, January 20, 2008
Are you Looking forward to it? Yes. Preparing to go out of town, next weekend.
Are you going to laugh? Probably.
What is good about tomorrow? The best is yet to come.. Sunday, January 6, 2008
I'm only semi-boring now!
Place an X by all the things you've done, or remove
the X from the ones you have not,
This is for your entire life!
( ) Smoked a cigarette
(X) Drank so much you threw up (so long ago, I barely remember)
(X) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back?
(X) Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school
(X) Watched someone die
( ) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(X) Been to Florida
(X) Been on a plane
(X) Been lost
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Felt like dying.
(X) Cried yourself to sleep -
(X) Played cops and robbers or cowboys and Indians instead?
(X) Played with a Tonka Truck
(X) Recently colored with crayons -
(X) Sang karaoke
(X) Paid for a meal with only coins ?
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(X) Made prank phone calls -
( ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X) Danced/played in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about.
(X) Blown bubbles
(X) Made a bonfire on the beach
(X) Crashed a party
(X) Crashed a wedding (it was a date, but I knew no one so I felt like I crashed it. then I caught the bouquet... LOL)
( ) Crashed a funeral
( ) Gone ice-skating
( ) Been skinny dipping -
( ) Gone to the movies, paid for one ticket, and then snuck into another
theater to see a different feature afterwards--
the X from the ones you have not,
This is for your entire life!
( ) Smoked a cigarette
(X) Drank so much you threw up (so long ago, I barely remember)
(X) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back?
(X) Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school
(X) Watched someone die
( ) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(X) Been to Florida
(X) Been on a plane
(X) Been lost
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Felt like dying.
(X) Cried yourself to sleep -
(X) Played cops and robbers or cowboys and Indians instead?
(X) Played with a Tonka Truck
(X) Recently colored with crayons -
(X) Sang karaoke
(X) Paid for a meal with only coins ?
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(X) Made prank phone calls -
( ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X) Danced/played in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about.
(X) Blown bubbles
(X) Made a bonfire on the beach
(X) Crashed a party
(X) Crashed a wedding (it was a date, but I knew no one so I felt like I crashed it. then I caught the bouquet... LOL)
( ) Crashed a funeral
( ) Gone ice-skating
( ) Been skinny dipping -
( ) Gone to the movies, paid for one ticket, and then snuck into another
theater to see a different feature afterwards--
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