Archives for January 2011

crack in a can

January 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment

For the past 14 years, I have been “importing” a highly addictive soft drink called SUNDROP from my home in Alabama. And by importing, I mean, begging my family to mail me cases, or driving across the country and bringing them back. Why, you ask? Because it was only sold in select parts of the southeastern United States, and it’s NECTAR FROM THE GODS and it pairs quite well with another old friend, Jack Daniels!!! My hometown just happened to be lucky, and my addiction began when I was in high school. Don’t laugh, it wasn’t THAT long ago, and mine isn’t nearly as bad as my sisters’!!!

Anyway, ladies and gentlemen……I am pleased to announce that it’s gone nationwide through Wal-Mart, and I bought my very first 2 liter yesterday, up the road from my house here in Cali!!! Just when I thought I might be able to kick my Mountain Dew (which pales in comparison, btw) habit, my prayers got answered!

Check. It. Out.

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I have been bitten by a bug.

January 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment

…..the art bug. Never dreamed that creating art to line the walls of the world (okay, probably just my house) could be so incredibly magical and therapeutic. I mean, when I traveled through my crafty phase about 8 years ago, I made cigar box purses. Completed a couple dozen of them, and gave them as gifts. Only sold one….lol. That was great fun, but nothing like the rush and sense of accomplishment I get when I finish a work of art to display. More canvases in hand….photo to follow 🙂 

Resolution update: I fell off the “stay ahead of the laundry” wagon, and I have a couple of phone messages that need some attention. My DWM certification is going to have to wait, as I have childcare issues for the one coming up. On track with seeing dear girlfriends (same one 2x within a week!!!) although it has been by coincidence, not planning. My water drinking has taken off like a rocket, to help with my regular gym visits, but I haven’t had my first facial yet 🙁  Oh, and I appreciate the fact that all of you who are reading this do so, because that gives me a real reason to stick to the “blog updating” resolution…. LOL.  

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today is my birthday

January 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Dear Mama and Daddy, resting peacefully in Heaven….. Thanks for bringing me into the world on this day so many years ago. Hopefully, you are watching every move I make, proud of me for the things I have accomplished thus far in this journey. There are many others yet to be realized. I love you both with my whole heart 🙂 xoxo

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the holidays are over. now what?

January 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Resolutions, that’s what. The Man and the Girls are content with the usual spoils of Christmas, so it’s time to cut back to me….as if I ever TRULY do that. Usually, it’s all about everyone else, and that’s just fine by me. But, that doesn’t leave much time during the year to fulfill those mostly empty promises I make each NYE. So…this year WILL be different, dang-it!!! Woo-hoo 2011!!!! Instead of the obligatory, gigantic, unattainable resolutions I’ve made in the past, I decided I would make TWELVE OF THEM….or, one per month. Simple, entirely possible, personalized goals….all about me and designed to make me a better person in one way or another 🙂

Here they are:

 

12…learn to poach an egg and make Eggs Benedict. (status: complete….see pic below)


 11…conceptualize and create an original, personal work of art (status: complete)

title: “the 81 bottle wake-up call”; mixed media on canvas

10…update my blog more often (status: started tonight)

9…tell at least one person, each day, something I like, enjoy or admire about them (status: in progress & on-going)

8…return phone calls & emails in a more timely fashion (status: successful so far)

7…try to see my dear girlfriends at least once a month, but hopefully more.

6…continue going to the gym regularly (status: technically complete for this month)

5…drink more water (status: successful so far)

4…have a really delicious facial once a month, if financially possible. (status: I still have 26 days left this month)

3…ask for help when I need it, instead of shouldering things alone (status: successful so far)

2…stay ahead of the laundry (status: VERY successful so far)

1…get certified to teach “Dance With Me” classes (status: 1st opportunity is at the end of this month)

 We’ll see how I do 🙂 

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