Wabby, Geez Louise.. I read that same "how to win friends and influence people" book" I hope that no one was overly sensitive as no malice was intended.
I set up our Christmas village Sunday ..it always makes me smile ... Today it is raining a purfectly good day to go out shopping..Can't pass up the SALES !!!
The sales are great, but the stores are so crowded. I'm doing a little on line shopping today. I hit Old Navy for my DD, and I'm perusing a Cuisinart Griddler for my DS because he's the cook in his new family. This kind of shopping is so easy on my feet. OK, back to Amazon for some book shopping.
Remember my cookie exchange party idea? well, my friend is having one, but it's on a night I can't make it. durn. She makes good nog.
I ended up staying in today.. The rain is torrential.. but the wind is making it just les miserable to be out in.. I got as far as opening the garage door...and promptly hit the button to close it...So back into my comfy clothes.. and either a complete schlubby day or I'll find something to amuse me....I love to internet shop.. when stuff comes its like getting presents in the mail...
So I was sitting here minding my own business reading posts and checking my hotmail, and I was assailed by one of those Lamisil ads where they lift up the toenail. Made me sick. Just thought I'd share. It was on hotmail of course, not here.
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When she comes, no matter who she is, no matter what she wears, no matter how inadequate and unworthy she is, like her. A lot.
So true. But really, maybe I'm just weird, but I have always liked every boy that DD has been interested in. Even the one with the makeup and the pierced tongue. I can't help it. If she can see something in them, so can I. I try not to tell her that too often, though. Well, it's hard not to say good things about the current guy; he's a gem.
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Kiwi, aren't puppies the best? I've never actually trained a dog. My dog now is so little and even tempered that we didn't have to train her at all.
Must be nice. Mine is still just awful on the leash, and at 26 lbs she's gotten quite powerful for a little puppy. I have to keep thinking of her as a little puppy, because she's got a whole lot of growing to do yet!
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This what I did this weekend to put my foot in my mouth ....And thats what I did to alienate as many ppl as possible last weekend.
Good for you. I hope they appreciate your candor. Or something Here, this'll make you feel better: When we were NY with some friends a couple of years ago, we were being shown around the city by the friend's brother, who is gay. He's a great guy and very affable, but I can't say that I know him all that well, and he's a lot younger than I am. So we're standing in a bookstore looking at some odd little book, and I point to something in it and say "that's so gay!" Then, not even knowing if he heard me, I feel compelled to cover it up by babbling something completely ******ed and blushing like a little girl. Yay me. I can only hope he merely thinks I'm a moron.
I'd be a little peeved if I had to put off Thanksgiving dinner, Wab. Good for you for being such a worthy hostess. We had ours at the SIL's house as usual, but it was a smaller group than usual. Just the grandparents, the 3 of us, SIL and nephew and his new wife. The other nephew is in Iraq, but everyone is very upbeat about it.
That was of course an early afternoon dinner (always, with my in-laws), so we decided on our way home that we should visit DD's bf's family who had suggested that we stop by for a drink. We went home first and called and ended spending the evening there having pumpkin soup and turkey sandwiches and my veggie tray and wine I brought. The bf's twin is an excellent cook and made the soup and 2 pies that we managed to scarf down as well. Was much fun. Very cool family. DD and the bf sat and held hands most of the time. Isn't that cute? Heehee
The school play is only 2 days away. I went to a performance they put on for the middle school. Got teary. Uhoh.
lets see..of course Amazon, Jessica London for my fat business clothes, landsend for jeans, fleecie tops, pricegrabber to get the deals, oriental trader for fun kitchy party stuff...kitchenmaid...as seen on tv..hsn...
that's some of them... this year I'm not doing nearly as much on line...
just stopping by quickly to say HI GUYS!!!--- i am sure i will be here every day in January, but i have to strike while the iron is hot----i am certainly not accustomed to being this busy that is for sure----business is picking up quite a bit on the weekend,but the weekdays are better too-------I AM EXCITED FOR KIWI'S DD'S PLAY!!! needless to say,i am living vicariously through the grade twelve mothers,as i miss that so much----------------BREAK A LEG!!!!! ohh--i just got some gorgeous corduroy shirts from Lands End and i highly recommend them----very cozy and GREAT colours!
I love those corduroy shirts. I have a creamy colored one that I would be wearing right now if it weren't in the wash
Get this: I feel like carp today and here's why: I got my period for the first time in about 3 months. I want my old body back. Well, I have my old body, I want my young body. This one sux.
Wish I could come visit your store and add to the chaos, Bagz. But I must soldier on and watch all those musical performances Tomorrow night, opening night, I'll be backstage helping with costumes (and snapping photos of the kids).
Poor Kiwi feeling like a carp! I guess you're in the peri, pre whatever phase now, huh? I can imagine the only thing worse than getting heavy periods with killer cramps every 28 days right on the dot is never knowing when you're going to get one and being surprised as heck. Hope ya feel better soon!!
I am trying to knit three scarves by next Tuesday. First attempts are looking a bit lumpy but I think I'm up to the challenge.
Tomorrow is December 1st! Got your Advent calendars ready?
Have I mentioned how fat I am? I must have gained about 7 lbs, but the weird thing is that I can still fit into my pants. A stretchy but tightish low rise (which on me is almost waist-high) pair of size 14 jeans fits OK, but that's because all the lard squishes out over the top of the waistband and hangs there for all the world to see. It's horrible. I think I'd much rather have a gaint butt. Or maybe not. Exercise my be on the agenda tomorrow.
Peaches, I hear you about the going back to school. No one but my darling DH is supportive of me. At work I can't say anything because as soon as I do someone says something that means, once translated, that they think I'm a fool. But, here's how I look at it. We still have a long work life ahead of us. Our kids are about to leave and when they do, if we're not happy with what we're doing every day it is nobody's fault but our own. So you go! Don't listen to anybody.
Did I tell you that I've settled on surgical technology? It meets all of my criteria for my new job.
Yes, Kiwi, the "comes whenever it feels like it" time of life is a drag. I've come to the conclusion that white pants bring it on.
Wabby, you have me completely freaked out by these rats. I used to live in a farm-town that sold out to developers. The rats, who used to eat in the fields infested the town once the farmers stopped planting.
It looks like I'm off today. I'm tempted to go to the movies.
Hope you are well... I wasn't boycotting. Really. The anti viral Norton stuff at my end was SO protective, I couldn't stand the waits for sites to show up... Oh, and I went to Kerrville with DH and DD for the Holiday....
Am vowing to combat the lumpy, lazy, lethargic attitude I've developed over the past 6 months.... HELP!
I can't find my keys I can['t find my keys I can't find my keysyssysysysy
I have a pair of white white pants purchased on a cruise ship .. hardly ever worn .. I will be glad to send them to Kiwi to help her bring it on when she wants it.
surgical technology is something I have never heard of. It sound perfect. Will it give you time to post???
Last night I went to church because that lady who needs my knitting help needed it again. Then I went inside and sat with 3 women, 2 of whom are single. One had just been burglarized. She is living in fear. She and the other single woman proudly own guns which makes them feel better. I tried to tune all this out. The married one directly asked me if I live alone and said, "But you know how to take care of yourself, don't you?" I asked her what she meant and got no response. I went home a couple of minutes later as they were scaring the carp out of me.
Kiwi: Bleah! I am the Queen of Menopause, I graduated at around 30 to the tampon free phase of life. I do Not miss the wretched cramps and yet another pair of unnawear Ruined! Hope attending DDs play tonight picks ya up a bit.
Lush: Wise old sage ! I agree with you ! Interesting coincidence.. I had been looking at surgical technologist toooooo. My friend's son is going for it..he is lucky enough to be working at a hospital in an "apprentice" type role and the hospital is sponsoring him in school.
Bagz: Go forth and Multiply that bank account! Hope this is your most prosperous year yet.
Sug: I sport that popover/muffin look myself..I'm in a snug 16..
My hair affair is officially over. I went to see Mr Lyn yesterday just for a trim..but he had a cancellation so he was also able to color my roots.. then he flat ironed my hair.. It looks soooo very loverly and "hip" Finally the saga has ended! Dh pronounces it as one of the best styles/colors I've had...good to keep the old man happee.
Must get to my crafts ..obviously knitting not one of them.
I have a pair of white white pants purchased on a cruise ship .. hardly ever worn .. I will be glad to send them to Kiwi to help her bring it on when she wants it.
Dearest Peachie, if I could fit into a pair of your pants I would stop griping about my DAM self.
Oh, I'm so glad you found your keys, I was getting ready to call 911.
Congratulations on good hair, Schatzi.
I think surgical tech sounds parfait, Lush.
Good luck on all the knittin, everybody. I'm going to go shower and get over to the school. The kids were asked to be there at 4 for a 7 pm performance. Sounds like they'll just be burning up nervous energy and be exhausted by 7, eh? Or maybe not. Maybe just me will be exhausted. That's why I took a 3 hour nap today.
It was on hotmail of course, not here.
Here, this'll make you feel better: When we were NY with some friends a couple of years ago, we were being shown around the city by the friend's brother, who is gay. He's a great guy and very affable, but I can't say that I know him all that well, and he's a lot younger than I am. So we're standing in a bookstore looking at some odd little book, and I point to something in it and say "that's so gay!" Then, not even knowing if he heard me, I feel compelled to cover it up by babbling something completely ******ed and blushing like a little girl. Yay me. I can only hope he merely thinks I'm a moron.
Tomorrow night, opening night, I'll be backstage helping with costumes (and snapping photos of the kids).
knit one, purl one, yarn over
