-even a little bit- you will click this LINK.
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Monday, October 24, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
Just cuz I wanted to
| Your Hair Should Be Red |
 Passionate, fiery, and sassy. You're a total smart aleck who's got the biggest personality around. |
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Opportunities galore!
We have the opportunity to buy the house we currently live in - with no increase in rent. It's an owner finance thing, not a bank thing. We are seriously considering it. My only fear is that as soon as we sign the contract, everything will break. I have asked a couple people (including my very cool mother-in-law) their opinions, and they all say go for it.
I can't help thinking I'm missing some vital piece of information...
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I can't help thinking I'm missing some vital piece of information...
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Things happen so much earlier nowadays
OMG.
I think my ten year old just got asked on her first 'date'! Ya know the sorta dates you can have before either one is old enough to drive...
They are having a dance at her school. A Halloween dance - very cool. I love Halloween!
Anyway, I just found out this boy in a grade above her asked her to the dance. And my very cool kid hasn't given him an answer yet. She did ask him if he knew how to dance, though. :D *laugh* This is too funny.
I'm sure at some point the 'mom freak out' will happen, but right now I'm good.
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I think my ten year old just got asked on her first 'date'! Ya know the sorta dates you can have before either one is old enough to drive...
They are having a dance at her school. A Halloween dance - very cool. I love Halloween!
Anyway, I just found out this boy in a grade above her asked her to the dance. And my very cool kid hasn't given him an answer yet. She did ask him if he knew how to dance, though. :D *laugh* This is too funny.
I'm sure at some point the 'mom freak out' will happen, but right now I'm good.
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Thursday, October 20, 2005
Little Diva's weekend...plus
Okay. I suck. At this whole blogging thing anyway...
Last weekend rocked. The Little Diva attracted a lot of attention from a lot of good contacts.
We arrived Friday evening. I ran downstairs to get her registered for the event. We haven't even checked into the hotel yet. While I am getting her badge and stuff, she walks up to the photographer, and says, "Hey, do you remember me?" He did, and started asking about the outfits she had for the weekend. We had no idea why, but we were not going to question it. Any help we can get is welcomed. He has her try on a few different combinations, and then picks one. Little Diva finally asks why he is doing all this. He tells her he is going to take her picture. A free photo shoot? No way!! How cool is that?
He shot a roll of film, and then took a few Polaroids - one of him and her together. That one is great. He wrote all over it: Mr. Photographer & Ms. Supermodel; The good looking people; This is us, etc... All very cute, and the kid loved it!
He then gave us his contact information, and wants us to keep in touch.
And all of that before checking into the hotel. It set a great tone for the weekend.
And to make a long story short, she got 5 callbacks, was recorded for an informative video, and we will probably go with the agency in Atlanta.
While I am on the subject of Little Diva, we have decided to homeschool her. She just isn't learning in public school. She needs more one-on-one --instead of getting in trouble for not paying attention when she truly doesn't understand. She's in fourth grade, and she routinely is up until 11pm or later working on homework. She has to wait until she get home, and we explain it to her before she understands it. Yep, she has a great teacher at school, eh?
We even signed her up for tutoring. You know what they did? Played games on the computer. Granted, they were educational games, but that is not tutoring. Tutoring is helping someone understand so they can do their work.
Can you tell I'm not happy?
I even kept her home today -well, part of the day- because she is so exhausted. Her teacher called to find out if she was sick, and I told her why she stayed home. Good ol' teacher thought it was because we were gone last weekend. Hello! It's Thursday! I would think she would've recovered from last weekend by now. I made sure I told her that the weekend wouldn't have been so bad, but she was up until midnight doing homework Saturday night. I really want to tell that teacher where to go and what to do when she gets there.
This is the same teacher that assumed -because her homework grades are so much better than her grades in school- that we were standing over her giving her the answers. Yeah bitch, that's why she's barely able to keep herself awake: 'Cuz we give her the answers , and she has all kinds of free time & gets to go to bed on time every night, right?
If anyone knows of a good homeschool, -non-Christian, please- let me know.
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Last weekend rocked. The Little Diva attracted a lot of attention from a lot of good contacts.
We arrived Friday evening. I ran downstairs to get her registered for the event. We haven't even checked into the hotel yet. While I am getting her badge and stuff, she walks up to the photographer, and says, "Hey, do you remember me?" He did, and started asking about the outfits she had for the weekend. We had no idea why, but we were not going to question it. Any help we can get is welcomed. He has her try on a few different combinations, and then picks one. Little Diva finally asks why he is doing all this. He tells her he is going to take her picture. A free photo shoot? No way!! How cool is that?
He shot a roll of film, and then took a few Polaroids - one of him and her together. That one is great. He wrote all over it: Mr. Photographer & Ms. Supermodel; The good looking people; This is us, etc... All very cute, and the kid loved it!
He then gave us his contact information, and wants us to keep in touch.
And all of that before checking into the hotel. It set a great tone for the weekend.
And to make a long story short, she got 5 callbacks, was recorded for an informative video, and we will probably go with the agency in Atlanta.
While I am on the subject of Little Diva, we have decided to homeschool her. She just isn't learning in public school. She needs more one-on-one --instead of getting in trouble for not paying attention when she truly doesn't understand. She's in fourth grade, and she routinely is up until 11pm or later working on homework. She has to wait until she get home, and we explain it to her before she understands it. Yep, she has a great teacher at school, eh?
We even signed her up for tutoring. You know what they did? Played games on the computer. Granted, they were educational games, but that is not tutoring. Tutoring is helping someone understand so they can do their work.
Can you tell I'm not happy?
I even kept her home today -well, part of the day- because she is so exhausted. Her teacher called to find out if she was sick, and I told her why she stayed home. Good ol' teacher thought it was because we were gone last weekend. Hello! It's Thursday! I would think she would've recovered from last weekend by now. I made sure I told her that the weekend wouldn't have been so bad, but she was up until midnight doing homework Saturday night. I really want to tell that teacher where to go and what to do when she gets there.
This is the same teacher that assumed -because her homework grades are so much better than her grades in school- that we were standing over her giving her the answers. Yeah bitch, that's why she's barely able to keep herself awake: 'Cuz we give her the answers , and she has all kinds of free time & gets to go to bed on time every night, right?
If anyone knows of a good homeschool, -non-Christian, please- let me know.
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Just when you thought you were safe....
This is upsetting,and I thought I should pass it along. Check your drivers
license. Now you can see anyone's license on the
internet, including your own! I just searched for mine and there it
was...picture and all! Thanks Homeland Security! Privacy, where is our
right to it? I definitely removed mine, I suggest you all do the
same....
Go to the website and check it out. Just enter your name, City and state
to see if yours is on file. After your license comes on the screen,
click the box marked "Please Remove". This will remove it from public
viewing, but not from law enforcement.
Link to your license
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license. Now you can see anyone's license on the
internet, including your own! I just searched for mine and there it
was...picture and all! Thanks Homeland Security! Privacy, where is our
right to it? I definitely removed mine, I suggest you all do the
same....
Go to the website and check it out. Just enter your name, City and state
to see if yours is on file. After your license comes on the screen,
click the box marked "Please Remove". This will remove it from public
viewing, but not from law enforcement.
Link to your license
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
I'm not dead.
Wow. It has been for-fucking-ever since I've blogged. I feel like such a bum. Actually, I have been anything but a bum...
We've been talking lately how we just want to take a break from our busy schedule.
The weekend of the 1st and 2nd, we cleaned change for Katrina victims. This is change that has been thrown into the fountains at the Mountain Mall in Gatlinburg. Twice a year, the change is fished out of there, and donated to a worthy place. (And it has to be cleaned cuz it's pretty funky after sitting in water all that time.) We threw the change in a cement mixer with sand to buff them up, rinsed it off, and spread on a tarp to dry. Then it all had to be sorted, and put in 5 gallon buckets. Very time consuming, and very rewarding!
The night of the 2nd, I had a meeting to attend.
Tuesdays (4th) are always potlucks - just an excuse for our 'family' to get together. It's always a great time.
5th - Birthday.
6th - Husband was gone that night, and Little Diva's homework was stressing me out (or was it her behavior concerning the work?).
7th - Husband/homework stress repeated. Plus we had people coming here to crash, and spend Saturday with us. (Which, btw, also meant I went through the stress of making sure this place was 'company' clean.)
8th - Everyone here until about 9pm. We had a wonderful time! I love my freaky friends.
9th - I had to leave for the entire day. I had committed myself to something, and followed through.
11th - Open house at Diva's school. Met with her teacher. Potluck again!! Woo hoo!!
Today - Little Diva had a Dr. Appt.
Tomorrow - Little Diva is auditioning for a talent show at her school. Dropping the dogs off for a weekend at a friend's house.
Friday - Leaving for Atlanta, and Diva's opportunity.
16th - Get back from Atlanta. Drum circle (if either of us even feels like going).
17th - Friends are getting handfasted, and there is a dinner that one of us is going to attend. Only one of us cuz Diva will need to get to bed on time that night after her busy weekend.
18th - Potluck!!
19th - Stitch -n- Bitch or Crafty Vixens night. We'll be working on Diva's Goth dress for Halloween. I can't wait! The kid designed it herself. I am so stealing the pattern!!!
21st - Fiber Fair in Asheville.
22nd - Being kept open for a tentative road trip plan.
Etc., etc., etc.
See? Been busy, and I don't like it. Well, not this busy anyway. I need more down time. I've wanted to blog, but I haven't had the energy to do it. Sleep has been a fleeting thing lately too. Color me exhausted for the last six weeks or so. With so many things going on, it's almost impossible to get a good night's sleep. Sucks for the sex drive! Well, not the drive exactly - just the energy it would take to follow through with the idea.
I am really excited about going to Atlanta though. Even tho' we'll be busy, it may be just the break we are both craving. And, of course, in true Me fashion, I have added on extra things that need to be done before we leave Friday: I want to sew at least one pair of pants to wear down there. I got them cut out today. I'm hoping the sewing part won't take too long. AND I hope I have enough time to make two pairs. I'm nuts, I know. I'll relax down there, I promise!!
I'm starving, and I need to get supper started. Then I will try to Just Chill. *grin*
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We've been talking lately how we just want to take a break from our busy schedule.
The weekend of the 1st and 2nd, we cleaned change for Katrina victims. This is change that has been thrown into the fountains at the Mountain Mall in Gatlinburg. Twice a year, the change is fished out of there, and donated to a worthy place. (And it has to be cleaned cuz it's pretty funky after sitting in water all that time.) We threw the change in a cement mixer with sand to buff them up, rinsed it off, and spread on a tarp to dry. Then it all had to be sorted, and put in 5 gallon buckets. Very time consuming, and very rewarding!
The night of the 2nd, I had a meeting to attend.
Tuesdays (4th) are always potlucks - just an excuse for our 'family' to get together. It's always a great time.
5th - Birthday.
6th - Husband was gone that night, and Little Diva's homework was stressing me out (or was it her behavior concerning the work?).
7th - Husband/homework stress repeated. Plus we had people coming here to crash, and spend Saturday with us. (Which, btw, also meant I went through the stress of making sure this place was 'company' clean.)
8th - Everyone here until about 9pm. We had a wonderful time! I love my freaky friends.
9th - I had to leave for the entire day. I had committed myself to something, and followed through.
11th - Open house at Diva's school. Met with her teacher. Potluck again!! Woo hoo!!
Today - Little Diva had a Dr. Appt.
Tomorrow - Little Diva is auditioning for a talent show at her school. Dropping the dogs off for a weekend at a friend's house.
Friday - Leaving for Atlanta, and Diva's opportunity.
16th - Get back from Atlanta. Drum circle (if either of us even feels like going).
17th - Friends are getting handfasted, and there is a dinner that one of us is going to attend. Only one of us cuz Diva will need to get to bed on time that night after her busy weekend.
18th - Potluck!!
19th - Stitch -n- Bitch or Crafty Vixens night. We'll be working on Diva's Goth dress for Halloween. I can't wait! The kid designed it herself. I am so stealing the pattern!!!
21st - Fiber Fair in Asheville.
22nd - Being kept open for a tentative road trip plan.
Etc., etc., etc.
See? Been busy, and I don't like it. Well, not this busy anyway. I need more down time. I've wanted to blog, but I haven't had the energy to do it. Sleep has been a fleeting thing lately too. Color me exhausted for the last six weeks or so. With so many things going on, it's almost impossible to get a good night's sleep. Sucks for the sex drive! Well, not the drive exactly - just the energy it would take to follow through with the idea.
I am really excited about going to Atlanta though. Even tho' we'll be busy, it may be just the break we are both craving. And, of course, in true Me fashion, I have added on extra things that need to be done before we leave Friday: I want to sew at least one pair of pants to wear down there. I got them cut out today. I'm hoping the sewing part won't take too long. AND I hope I have enough time to make two pairs. I'm nuts, I know. I'll relax down there, I promise!!
I'm starving, and I need to get supper started. Then I will try to Just Chill. *grin*
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Hey Cricket!
If you didn't already know about this site, I wanted to tell you. It's right up your alley!
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Aren't you curious now?
I found this on Cyli's blog, and it made me really curious to see what mine was.
The Rules
1. Go into your archive.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Find the fifth sentence (or closest to).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag other people if you feel like it.
Here's mine:
(Yes, they spoof the more modern ones, too)
(A real post is coming soon.)
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The Rules
1. Go into your archive.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Find the fifth sentence (or closest to).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag other people if you feel like it.
Here's mine:
(Yes, they spoof the more modern ones, too)
(A real post is coming soon.)
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