Once again, I have been blessed with a new bloggy-buddy. Who knew more than a year ago, I would connect with so many people and from all over the world to boot. It's been a happy journey around the globe.
Napaboaniya, in Korean stands for "I am not an idiot," clearly has a sense of humor and a giving personality. Look at what she gave me! What a doll. My gratitude goes out to you, my friend.
In keeping with the meme theme of the day, I thought I'd jump right on the bandwagon of need, as it was passed on to me by Mimi who throws bloggers feverishly into the dungeon if said recipient doth not take heed.
Short and simple, so easy to please the Queen in fashionable royal style. The rules: All you have to do is Google your first name with the word needs behind it and post the results.
I tag everybody in my friends list and Mimi's list too. Go there. Find yourself. Be one with Nottingham Palace and live with a higher standard of love.
Sandee of Comedy Plus tagged me for The Moment of Truth meme., ages ago. Thanks, big chicken and please accept my apologies for the delay. I meant no ill will. I'm happy to join in the fun, esp. because I am in fact in love with my man ... see him? He's over there <--). {Note: The originator of this meme is Winklekat of Sojourn.}
Here it is:
Are you deeply in love with your significant other? If you are, let’s try to see how well you remember the moments of your life with him/her. But before you put yourself in the hot seat please read the rules of this tag first. RULES (I don't play by the rules. I'm just say'n):
1) This tag should be pass on to your closest friends. 2) Visit the blog of the person you’ve got this tag. 3) Leave a comment on her/his tag post. Be sure to thank her/him for this tag. 4) Highlight and link all the list of people who accepted this tag by visiting their blog site. 5) There are 10 questions that you need to answer but you will be the one to write the 10th question for the next person you want to pass this tag.
1. How did you meet your husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend? Answer: At the college track where I grew up.
2. Where did you go in your first date? Answer: We both think it was Long John Silvers (was 27 years ago you see)
3. When was your first intimate kiss? Answer: At my house - I still lived at home.
4. How many girlfriends/boyfriends he/she had in the past? Do you honestly know? Answer: No clue
5. What is his/her ethnicity? Answer: American
6. What is his/her favorite food? Answer : Sushi
7. What is he/she like if he/she is mad? Answer: Quiet. I hate that.
8. What are the things he/she did you thought is the most romantic thing he’d/she’d ever done? Answer: Finding me. We lost each other for 20 years.
9. Describe how he/you proposed to you. Answer: Uh huh. Whatever. It'll never happen.
10. If you had it to do again would you date/marry him/her? Answer: Naturally.
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Dorothy of Windsongs of the Heart asked me to play, so I of course did, because I adore her.
Rules (I don't play by the rules): 1.You must answer the questions using only one word. 2. Tag four others.
1. Where is your cell phone? Kitchen bar -- off. 2. Your significant other? Dinner meeting. 3. Your hair? A disaster; up in a bundle. 4. Your mother? Diabetic and lost. 5. Your father? Deceased. 6. Your favorite thing? Writing. 7. Your dream last night? That my jeans were too tight. 8. Your favorite drink? No such thing. 9. Your dream/goal? Published. 10. The room you’re in? Outside padio. 11. Your hobby? Writing. 12. Your fear. Falling. 13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Content. 14. What you’re not? Young. 15. Muffins? Nah. 16. One of your wish list items? Second home - in my name. 17. Where you grew up? The sticks. 18. The last thing you did? Stress. 19. What are you wearing? Khaki cargos. 20. Favorite gadget? WD External hard drive. 21. Your pets? Shar-pei - she's in heat. 22. Your computer? Dell. 23. Your mood? Relieved. 24. Missing someone? Twin and bro. 25. Your car? Jag. 26. Something you’re not wearing? Makeup. 27. Favorite store? Book. 28. Like someone? Myself. 29. Your favorite color? Green 30. When is the last time you laughed? Today. 31. Last time you cried? 1/2 hour ago.
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My dear, sweet blogger buddy since the beginning of time, Melanie, gave me this:
Awards from Storyteller -- one of the most loving, sweetest bloggy buddies there are, gave me this (Sandee also gave me the Super Commenter award - big hug, big Chicken!):
With appreciation and gratitude, Storyteller shared these with the following ...
Given what's happening with the economy these days, the Treasury Department has issued a new dollar bill...What's in yourwallet? *giggling with intermittent snorts*
I bumped into a few fotos today, all 5,333,456,210 saved on my back-up drive...and 339..., and I just know, from the bottom of my heart, that nobody doesn't like this face. Are you laughing yet? Do you care? I've got more.
In writing my memoir, I have come across many who say, "How can you seriously think your readers will believe you've remembered details of a past that existed 25 years ago"? The answer is simple, and I can now say I have enough experience to respond honestly (I've been at this for 2 1/2 years). The cobwebs are dusted off as I read old letters, court records, notes, college papers (all written in this regard), and hold interviews with family and friends. I regularly face my fears through the use of all my senses. Like this cartoon, the details have unfolded before my eyes as if it all took place yesterday (do you remember this?) ...Especially when the memory is traumatic and repression is removed, the revelation is astounding.
I've enjoyed working on my memoir and have learned and healed from it. I hope you will continue to follow along as I post further installments...another coming your way shortly.
Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my shape to keep. Please no wrinkles, Please no bags And please lift my butt before it sags. Please no age spots, Please no gray And as for my belly, Please take it away. Please keep me healthy, Please keep me young, And thank you Dear Lord, For all that you've done.
Five tips:
1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job. 2. It is important that a man makes you laugh. 3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you. 4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you. 5. It is important that these four men don't know each other.
A nice warm, round of applause to all you brainiac "smellycats" for figuring out my recent WW post, as it was indeed fishy ~ Simple close-up of a catfish'sgills *Mouth dropped to the floor* with your responses. I had never seen this weirdness before my latest fishing trip in Manhattan, KS with M&Ms bro and SIL. Take your gift and as always, display it proudly knowing Chuck gave you lovies.
Having dogs can be like having kids, as there is no manual on how to handle some situations. Case in point, dog in heat. Now what. She’s bleeding. *Hmmmf* Fantastico breeder comes to the rescue again and makes amazing recommendation. Baby boy’s boxer brief and female protection combo package easily found at your local Target. Dog can stay inside the home w/out a hitch. Everything going as planned, until I arrive back at humble home and combo package has become separated. Boxer slightly shifted for easy access to keep doggy parts *ahem* clean. But where’s former-mentioned female protection? Search begins ~ and lasts in excess of 24 hours.
Next morning sun is rising. Slumber is salvation. Then, said doggy awakens tired mommy and upchucks. Eureka! Mystery solved. *woot woot* 'Nuf said. *huggies*
Those who partook in WW game, please come back tomorrow to receive lovies.
1. You must first learn to pronounce the city name. It is 'FEE-NICKS'.
2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00am to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00pm . Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On Loop 101, your speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is considered 'wussy'. 4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Phoenix has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars/trucks with the loudest muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, East Valley , SUV-driving, cell phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.
5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out, and possibly shot.
6. Never honk at anyone...ever! Seriously! It's another offense that can get you shot.
7. Road construction is permanent and continuous in Phoenix. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.
8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, skunks, dogs, barrels, cones, cows, horses, cats, mattresses, shredded tires, squirrels, rabbits, crows, vultures, javelinas, roadrunners, and the coyotes feeding on any of these items.
9. Maricopa Freeway, Papago Freeway and the 'I-10' are the same road. SR-202 is the same road as The Red Mountain FWY. Dunlap and Olive are the same street, too. Jefferson becomes Washington , but they are not the same street. I-17 is also called The Black Canyon Freeway, as well as, The Veterans Memorial Highway, and if all that isn't enough to remember, SR-51 has recently been renamed Piestewa Freeway because Squaw Peak Parkway was too easy to pronounce. SR-101 is also the Pima FWY, except west of I-17, which is also The Black Canyon FWY, and The Veterans Memorial HWY, west of I-17, it is known as the Agua Fria FWY. Lastly, Thunderbird Rd. becomes Cactus Rd., but Cactus Rd. does not become Thunderbird Rd. because it dead-ends at a mountain.
10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been 'accidentally activated.'
11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55-65 mph zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be 'flipped off' accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.
12. For summer driving, it is advisable to wear potholders on your hands.
I just heart Mo at It's a Blog Eat Blog World *smackies* and have wanted to join in the fun of "Manic Monday" <-- instructions. So here I am. Two things that stood out in my mind:
Happy Friday everyone. Note: If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages, please do it safely. Additionally, if you place the proverbial beer goggles upon your eyeballs (as pictured above), may you view your world in a pleasant and brotherly-love fashion. If this option fails, try Tequila ~Vid below~ (Meant to cause a bubbly, giggly-type reaction; however, listen with caution, as it does not adhere to this blog's standard G-rating clause. Thank you. The management.) *smackies*
Back in CO (not literally now folks. Remember, I live amongst the cacti.) I guess it's not unusual to see these guys hanging out in the neighborhood. I grabbed my camera and went next door and shot these about 10 feet from his face. Oh joy. *yippee*
Not extraordinary, but I was excited to get the little one piping up on my camera....These little crits I found while traveling through New Mexico. (Ctrl click to get a full-screen view) *cheerio ~ toodle pip*
I'll tell ya what. I've been blogging for more than a year now and when I'm not posting or writing in prepare of my post, I'm searching (in my spare time) for ways to increase my traffic. After all, why are we here otherwise? As a memoirist, I hope to publish my book. No, really. I do. So why not jump in head first and make it happen...b4 it happens? Yeah whatever. Stop laughing. I'm gonna write it. Now, since I've been a member of Entrecard, I have intensified my bubbliness meter: I've increased my traffic, gained new friends and readers --> All is well in the bloggysphere. Then today, I happened upon something even more special. It's a partnership with SezWho ~ they plunked right down into Entrecard's lap and are making things even better. Get a load of this. If you comment on somebody's blog who also has SezWho installed, you get advertising credits. This is killer kool. Here are the rules:
1.) Installing SezWho on your blog: 100 points
2.) Writing a Blog Post about the partnership: 100 points
3.) Use a “bonus title” for your post: 50 points (get a bonus title by emailing graham@entrecard.com). You cannot mention in the post that it is a bonus title.
4.) Tweeting on twitter about the partnership: 50 points
5.) Commenting on SOMEONE ELSE’s post about the partnership (Entrecard or otherwise), and mention your favorite thing about the Entrecard - SezWho partnership: 50 points
There are 350 possible points. So comment on this blog post, link to every “entry” for the contest you have, and tally your score. We’ll confirm the scores manually, and award the following prizes:
1st place for members who earn maximum number of 350 points: 5,000 credits
2nd place for members who earn 300 points: 2000 credits
3rd place for members who earn 250 points: 1000 credits
4th place for members who earn 200 points: 500 credits
I'm jazzed. I hope you are too. Play along. Enjoy. Life is short. Good luck. Peace out.
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While waiting for my cousin to come home (Littleton, CO), me and M&M hung out in her back yard. We discovered what we thought at first, second, and third glance was really nice yard art *giggling* Then we saw them breathe.
Having fun in Kansas. Doesn't take much, but I am curious. Is it obvious what this is? BTW: Go see Roger's new Creative site --> He rocks! <-- and enter the contest. I don't do it to win (obviously); I just like to play the game. You should do the same.
Couple Arizona lakes, Long Beach, Mexico, Colorado and Kansas twice. This is just one of the many critters I discovered along the way. She seems relaxed. I tend to take heed. Wish me luck.
Once again, I have been blessed with a new bloggy-buddy. Who knew more than a year ago, I would connect with so many people and from all over the world to boot. It's been a happy journey around the globe.
