One Year Ago

One year ago, tomorrow, February 2nd, about 2:15 PM, my mom passed away at home, in the sewing room we sat and sewed in. The room had been changed. The sewing machine was taken out, along with the cutting table and sewing table, and ironing board. In its place, was a portable hospital bed, a small table filled with a large variety of medications, and an oxygen tank pumping out oxygen for my mom to breath. My sisters Linda, Carol, Marian, and Becky and myself were there. We had all been taking care of my mom for about 6 or 7 months, when she got really sick. She was no longer able to take care of herself, suddenly. She was 86 years young until she got sick one day. She had been sick, with pulmonary fibrosis for a while, but she didn't tell us, she just said she didn't like the doctor, and wouldn't go back. She used to drive herself to the doctor, before she got really sick. That is why we didn't know. The doctor told her on one of her visits she had pulmonary fibrous and I'm sure he described what was going to happen. After that visit, she told us she didn't like the doctor and wasn't going back to him. We didn't know anything was wrong, mom had a cough, he gave her a breathing thing, an inhaler. Mom said it didn't work very well, but she used it anyway.

So one day, she got very sick, too sick to be by herself. My sisters had taken turns having her stay with them. They live in Santa Cruz, and I was off work at the time, so I was able to go down there and help out in what ever way they needed me. Eventually, I was asked to bring mom back home to her house. It was decided we would get in home care, after I went back to work. this is more difficult than it seems, leaving your loved one with a stranger. But we did it, it was best for mom, these people were trained and knew what to do. Hospice became a part of our lives, and i don't know what we would do without them. I think they are Angels in white lab coats. I am leaving out a lot, because it is too personal for me.

On the day my mom passed, laying in that home version of a hospital bed, the hospice lady had been there. She said mom could go any time, or it could be as long as a day. Her breathing was very labored, and difficult for her. We stood around her bed and told her it was ok to let go and go to where she was going. She held on, struggling for every breath. She couldn't open her eyes, or move her head. If she needed something, she made a struggling gurgle sound, and we figured out what she needed. My brother finally was contacted, and arrived at the house. He was told what to expect when he saw our mom, and he went in to see her. They visited for maybe two or three minutes, and my mom finally let go. She waited to see her baby boy. WE all cried an couldn't believe mom had passed. It is still very strange for us.

Since that time, I have cried, and cried. I just want to talk to my mom one more time, and then one more time again. I miss her so much, it just hurts. During this past year, I have gotten so much support from the friends I have met here on 360. So many times, I would get on here and write about how much it hurt, only to have someone write back about their own experience, and tell me I would do this for a long time, and it was ok. Cry all you want. Those people, Amber, Em, Mavis, Fuzzy, and Bear, are the ones that helped me get through this. I don't know if they realize how much their friendship helped me. Later in the year, a friend who I thought was my best friend, just stopped talking to me. No one knew about this, I kept it to myself. But these friends helped me through this too. I sent them each a gift for Christmas, just what I felt I wanted to do, a way showing how much it meant to me.

I have been wondering how I was going to get through this blog. I didn't have to write this, I could have kept it to myself. This is my way of healing a little more. thank you friends.

My Fabulous Spa Day

I will post a pic after I down load to the other puter. The pic is on now, but it makes me look really scary, but Im leaving it. I felt great. Taht was after the facial ands massage, I had all kinds of oils in my hair.

OK, let me start from when I got there. The place is a small little building, right next to a tire store. I didn't see it at first cus there was a big advertisement on the side of the outside wall, for the tire store. I asked a lady that pulled up where the place was. I felt a little silly, it was right there. So I lock my car and find the front door. When I walked in, I could smell pretty candles and aromas. It was instantly relaxing. I checked in and was told to take a seat until the room was ready. I sat down in a beautiful chair and admired the room for about five minutes before I was called to come on back for my facial.

I walked into a small room with a massage table covered with a light blanket and pillow. I was told to replace my top with a towel that buttoned on the top and lay on the table, under the covers with the pillow under my knees. It was very comfortable. Again, there was candles and soft music playing, it sounded like soft lilting Irish music, very pretty. Renee, the lady doing my facial, started rubbing different kinds of oils and scrubs on my face. As she rubbed my face, relaxing me almost back to sleep, she would also start rubbing my neck, my shoulders, my arms. This was so amazing. She put a steam machine blowing in my face and covered my eyes with a wet compress, and left the room for about ten minutes.

It was so hard to stay awake during this 1 1/2 hour massage. I really cant believe how great it felt. Warm, soft, cool, aromatic, relaxing. this was all of these. Now, when this experience sadly ended, I was given a robe to wear to the next room, for my full body massage. Again, a dimly lit room, candles, aroma therapy, take off the robe, lay on the table, under the sheet. Then, an hour of full body massage started. OMG, it was so wonderful. these ladies have magical hands, i swear. She could feel all the little knob s of muscle spasms in my back, ask me if my legs were sensitive, and ask me if I get headaches while she was massaging my hands. How do they know all this stuff? Again, there were many different lotions and scrubs. Warm and soft lotions, they felt so good being rubbed into my aching body parts. I was so sad when it was done. I just wanted Jaime to continue to massage my back, legs, feet, hands, head. It all just felt so good.

For lunch, I had a chicken salad, cheesecake, and a glass of pink champagne. I ate in the same room that my Facial was in. The plate with my lunch was set on a table, that had been pulled out to form a half circle. I sat facing the window, looking out onto the street I drove down to get here. As I ate alone, I watched the cars drive by, and really enjoyed the being aloneness. There was no rush, no waiter coming along asking if everything is ok. Just me, a very good lunch, and quiet. It was so nice.

Then I was off to get my manicure and pedicure. A manicure is different from just going to get your nails done. My hands were massaged, one more time. My cuticles were softened and cleaned. Then I had my hands placed in gloves containing warm paraffin wax. this is wonderful, it makes your hands so soft. Everyone should get a manicure like this, just to have your hands massaged. I think we forget our hands need extra care sometimes too.

After my hands, it was all about my feet. They were soaked in warm water. Again, rubbed with soft oils, scrubs, and then the callouses that make my feet hurt so bad were scraped off. this lady knew how to rub my little feetsies to make them feel better. I didn't want to walk on them when she was done. We painted my toenails sparkly red, like Dorothee's glass slippers.

I know this isn't something we get to do every day. I am 48 and this is the first time I have ever got to do anything like this before. I believe we all deserve it. go find out if there is someplace like this in your area, and treat yourself, or ask your significant other to treat you. It was a wonderful day.

Entry for January 29, 2007

This is a picture of my two boys many years ago. i took it off for a minute till I can make it look like it is supposed to. Well, not really many, maybe 5 or 6. It is one of my favortitew pictures. My oldest had gotten out of the Army, and my youngest, at that time wanted to be like him. They used to sort of compete in a funny sort of way. Even now, when they send me cards or anyting in the mail, they sign it "your number one son". They both sign that way, it is so funny. We used to joke about getting Hallmark cards, and how you only give Hallmark when you have to send the very best. They would make sure the c ards were hallmark, and underline it on the back. I just wanted to show you all this littel part of me today, and show off both of my big babies. I have this framed and sitting on my puter desk. It is a yellow frame, looks like a licence plate. It says "The Ego State" then under that, 2(with a space for the pic) COOL.

I tried to scan the carrot cake recipe, but I still have to fuigure out how to scan. I dint read the directions, just put it on the scanner and pressed scan. The pages were stacked on the screen and I couldnt seperate them. My sister has the recipe in a book at her house, I will have her senf me a copy and then I will post it. Tomarrow I ma going for the spa day John bpought for me for Christmas. 6 1/2 hours of me pampering. European facial, full body massage, pedicure and manicure and lunch and goody bag. Im so freaking excited I cant stand it.

OK, I better get going. I need to do something besides sit and play on the puter.

Entry for January 28, 2007

Whew, I worked hard yesterday. Between all the thievery and house cleaning I did, I am just exhausted. I got my whole house cleaned yesterday, including washing my pillows from my bed. I also went around and secretly stole many of Amber's friends, to my delight. What a pleasure that turned out to be. I am gettin to know a whole new group of people. I am proud of myself, I am leaving the safety of the circle I made for myself. Welcome to all my new friends, it was fun stealing you all from Amber. I don't think she minds one bit.

I also made what I think is the best carrot cake ever devised. This is my shortfall. I can walk by chocolate, pass a pie, and ignore a platter of fresh cookies and even cinnamon rolls. I bake all the goodies we have around here, they are really good. I don't feel I have to eat them at all. BUT, this carrot cake does me in. I don't usually like carrot cake, and I wont eat any other carrot cake. This recipe comes from the Cooks Country cook books. OMG it is so freaking good. I would sit with a fork and eat the whole thing if I didn't have to share it with John. That is my husband for you newcomers. Needless to say, I love this cake. and the frosting is fantastic. I could go on and on. but I think I need to go cut me a piece of cake to fix my fix. What do you need to fix your fix?

Today, we went to Costco, and once again, spent too much money. But is was well spent, because it was all on stuff we wanted. As far as I'm concerned, at this point in our lives, if we want something, we should have it. The kids are grown, we no longer have to support the local school and sport of the month/semester. Now our money is ours, after the bills are paid. So John has been wanting some square plates. Guess what? They have them at Costco, and now we have them at out house. It is a black and white set, we both really love it. It looks like the kind of dishes they use on the food network for really cool presentations. I love gettin new stuff.

We will be planning another trip to OK in June. Our youngest, Alex, will be graduating with his associates degree from Spartan College of Aeronautics. He is then going to stay and work on his Bachelors. It is a very aggressive program. He started right out of High School, and is so close to finishing. He is only 20, and will be done when he is 22. I'm all excited about our next trip now, I guess that puts a cruise on the back burner for now.

OK, now I am out of stuff for today. See ya all on the next round. Have a great week.

Stealing Ambers friends

Yes, Amber has posted that after she has been off work for two weeks due to illness and other time off, she wont be around for a while. I am on a mission to steal all her friends. That means I am going to have to get brave and introduce myself to these people. Yes, I said get brave. Beleive it or not, introducing myself is incredibly painful for me. The thought of actually taking the first step to steal all her friends, while she is out, makes me all tense. I havent even invited one person yet, and I am already scared. I bet noone knew this, I have only actuelly invited maybe two or three people on my page. They invited me, most of them. I am kinda shy in some cases. OMG, this is turning into a reveal.

OK, this is it. If I could figure out how to copy andpaste to all her friends at once, i would. Is anyone wondering why I am doing this? We had a conversation today, about the number of friends on our pages. It was a funny conversation. So I am going to try and steal all her friends. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, dont tell her I am actually doing this. She wont be around for a while, so it will be a surprise. Oh, and by the way, if you happen to be one of Ambers friends and see this, invite yourself, welcome to my page.

Entry for January 24, 2007

I was going to write just about 24 today, and Jack Bauer, but I figured I better do an update first. I have been back to work for three days now. The first two days I got off work and wanted to cry. My foot hurt so bad, I was tempted to call my doctor and have him extend my leave. I decided to stick it out, and see if it would get any better. It wasn't as bad last night, I may just live through this. We will see.

Now, onto 24 and Jack Bauer. This is a very violent and sometimes controversial show. Every season I have seen, and that would be all of them, at least 35 people die. If you haven't seen 24, it takes place one hour at a time in a 24 hour period. Each show starts by telling us what hour is taking place. THIS TAKES PLACE BETWEEN 9AM AND 10AM. You see the clock ticking down at every commercial and sometimes during scenes. The hero is always Jack Bauer, surrounded and supported by the CTU team. Jacks biggest supporter is Cloe, who is a computer whiz and can do anything on a computer, who also works for CTU. CTU is a secret government agency located in Los Angeles.

Ok, at the start of the show, we find out what is going to take place. What ever it is, it has to be fixed in 24 hours or millions, and I mean MILLIONS of people WILL DIE A MISERABLE HORRIBLE DEATH. You really get caught up in the whole story. Jack, who is trained in killing people in any way possible, and can do almost anything, is the person who is always called upon to fix the problems of the world. He is a rogue agent. There is nothing he wont do to save the country, including breaking every rule and law ever written.

If you think about the logistics of this show, there is no way it could possibly happen. BUT, we don't think like that as we are watching Jack and anyone he needs run and fly from one part of the country to the other, to keep MILLIONS from dying. This year, we are being terrorized by a group of people from the Middle East. They are blowing up bombs and killing Americans all over the country. Last year, Jack was hijacked to China for accidentally killing a Chinese Consulate the previous season. So, this year, the president has garnered a deal with the Chinese government to get Jack out of hock to fix the problem, once again.

This season started with a bus bombing. BAM, right there, 23 dead. The count has started. Jack can fix this problem. Only five hours into this season and already a young terrorist living in a regular neighborhood, has taken over the home across the street and instructed the father to pick up a piece of a bomb and deliver it to the main terrorist guy. The father has to end up killing the shop guy that had the bomb part. the bomb part was delivered and jack was called about the young terrorist guy. He was found and killed. When the bomb part was delivered, the CTU guys moved in and were discovered so they started shooting and then they set off he bomb and it was nuclear. So now a huge bomb was exploded in LA and there are four more. The main terrorist guy is out there trying to find someone to make the other parts to blow up those bombs and Jack is trying to find them. tick tick tick the clock is ticking down.

It really sounds quite dramatic and action packed. It is a good show, and fun to try and follow. All the previous seasons are on DVD, if you are one of those that don't watch it. We have already seen the first five hours. I just cant wait for the next week, just to see whats going to happen next. The show has been criticized for being too violent, and seeming to be anti middle eastern. Two seasons ago, there was a disclaimer in there from Keefer Sutherland saying they didn't think all Middle Eastern people were bad, they were just depicting a part in the show. Once again, ITS A TV SHOW, GET OVER IT! If you don't like it, turn the channel. Ok, I'm done for this round.

American Idol OH PA-LEASE

If you haven't watched American Idol in the last 6 seasons, you don't have a TV or you don't have cable. Maybe you haven't actually sat and watched a single hilarious episode, but you had to at least have seen small portions on commercials. In any case, it is well known what the show is about in the beginning. It is no secret that the contestants in the beginning are a laugh riot. We have all watched as the contestants throw their little tantrums after being rejected for really bad singing. We know that the judges, especially Simon, will tell the contestants how bad they sing. ITS NOT A SECRET FOLKS AND IT HAPPENS EVERY YEAR!

Now, that being said, why is it this year it is all over the TV that Simon is so cruel, picking on people, being meaner than he has ever been. I have watched this show since the beginning. I don't miss an episode. I need to laugh that hard, we all do at some point in time. The judges this year are no meaner than they ever have been in the past. They have always sat with their mouths hanging open at the incredibly bad singer, and told it like it is, including Paula at times.

We have only seen the first four hours of the season, and already it is all over that they are just out of control. Personally, I don't think so. When these people stand in line to be contestants, they know what they are doing. They know that they are going to sign a paper saying anything they say or do will be the property of American Idol. If they don't know this, they don't have to sign the paper once they find out. I also believe most people know what they sound like when they open their mouths to sing. I know I do. At times I am good, but a lot of the time, I should only sing in the shower. How can a person not know what they sound like.

So, now these people get up in front of the judges, some of them don't know the words to the song they are singing, some couldn't carry a tune in a paper bag. They get out there, in front of the judges and cameras mind you, and start screeching out some tune that they feel is just like the original singer. Some "performers" are so flat, you wonder what music inspired them. Who tells these people they can sing before they go stand in line at the auditions? Who is giving them this mis-information about themselves. One young 16 year old came out crying and spewing profanities at the judges because he wasn't sent to Hollywood. He was really crying, and said" I'm 16, I wanted to start out famous" . His mother put her arms around him and told him "You will be famous honey, you will."

Now this brings us to the next step in the game of American Idol. Why do these people act like this? It is an audition, from a real production company, what do they really expect. This is why the show is so popular, this part of the screening process. So these people come out of the audition room screaming profanities at the judges, saying Simon doesn't know what he is talking about, and they don't know what they are missing. It just goes on and on. If you haven't seen the show, you need to, cus it is funny.

I wonder, now that the show is on the air, what do the filmed contestants now think of their performance's. Do they still see themselves as good enough to win American Idol. Can they really compare themselves to say Kelly Clarkson, the first winner, or any of the runners? I really hope they have come to their senses.

Entry for January 21, 2007

Hopefully by the time I post this page, Amber will be up and getting ready for work today. Bear and Katie will have posted their duet in the comments and Em will be filling us in on her last days on the Atlantic Ocean. I think that is the ocean she is floating around on. Fuzzy will be trying to figure out some really interesting blog topic to scramble our brains for the day and Mavis is still in wonderland over her upcoming trip. I am sitting in my living room, tired of trying to get to sleep before I go to work. It' s just a good idea to try to take a little nap before going in, it makes the night easier. That isn't going to happen tonight though, so I am here talking to who ever reads this page.

This morning, John and I went to brunch at this restaurant we both love. It is a little pricey for brunch 25.00. but it is the best. They will make you fresh crepes with a great variety of fruit, omelet's with a large assortment of condiments to put in it. I don't know if the choices inside an omelet are called condiments or not, but it is what I am calling them. Fresh crab, shrimp, fruit, a Mexican food assortment with fresh tortillas, a large assortment of breakfast meats and other meats. eggs, hash brown, biscuits and gravy, it just goes on and on. Along with this, you also get your choice of drinks, including champagne, mimosa, whatever. You just keep eating till you are sick to your stomach. Pretty dam disgusting, but we like it. I cant eat 25.00 worth of food at one sitting, so John makes up for it.

Its still cold here at night, in the 30's. it warming in the day time finally. I hate being cold, I just don't know how people can live in this incredibly cold climates. I heard this weekend that Texas, or maybe it was New Mexico, got more snow than Minnesota so far this year. I am just glad to be home and out of the snow. We don't do snow very well here in the central valley. its not as warm here as it stays in southern Cal. As a rule, from what I understand, it pretty much stays warm there all year. They are too far away from us for me to know this for sure. It snowed in Malibu though last week. this is some crazy weather.

I wanted to write about American Idle and 24 tonight, but I think I will save that for maybe tomorrow or the next day. that is a whole 5 minute read, I swear it. I happen to think it is great TV, but i wont go into detail here and blow a whole blog topic for myself. i just don't have that much to say lately. OK, gotta go get ready for work. See y'all later.

My Last Free Friday

This is me Whining big time. This is my last free Friday. Im going back to work on Sunday night. This is a sad state of affairs I tell ya. I should have been born incredably rich, but I wasnt, so I have to work.

Tomarrow we are helping my sister move he rest of her stuff into her new place. She has been having the floor put in and the inside painted. The floor is bamboo, and the most beautiful floor. It will scratch though, it isnt a laminate. But it is just her, so there is little chance of it getting ruined from toys and whatever rolling across it. She also had the walls painted. Now that person was an idiot. Waht should have taken maybe a few days, has taken six weeks. It was the crappiest job ever and had to be redone. Now all the big stuff has to be moved in that was left in storage till after the painting was done.

Today, I will be doing my last free time errands. Go to the bank, costco, and grocery store. I guess I really should get going. Im sitting on my couch, in my jammies, and I need to get going. As long as I keep putting words on this page, I dont have to move. What a way to keep myself from doing anything today. This is it, Im moving now, Im getting up off my couch and putting my lappy away and ...............................

Entry for January 17, 2007

Its been a couple days since I last put words down on monitor screen. Its not like i have anything really excitng to say, but I have to keep up the page, so here I am agian. i have changed the front of my page. It is a pic took of John standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon. I couldnt even get that close. I am so scared of heights. It was hard to even look at him standing there. It sounds a little goofy, but its true. That was one of the scariest things I have seen in a long time. it was beautiful, but scary.

This is my last week off. I wish I could thijnk of some really good reason I can stay home another six weeks, but I cant. I have been to Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas while I have been off. I enjoyed traveling with john to take care of business and see our son in Oklahoma. I guess this was the right time to take off. My foot is still a little sore, but I hope in time it will be OK.

Back in December I went to the doctor and had my thyroid checked. I thought I had an issue because of my weight. No matter how much worked out, changed my diet, or tried to keep moving, I couldnt loose weight. As part of my yearly checkup, I had my bloodwork done. This time my thyroid came out high and I was put on medication. I was hoping to loose a few pounds from this, but something else happened. My personality changed, for the better. WooHoo, what a happy surprise. I just dont get upset like I used to. I can tolorate a lot more than I used to, And i dont want to do harm to some of the same people I used to want to do harm to. It just doesnt matter any more. I am happier, that is what difference it made for me. Good enough. If I happen to loose some weght, even better.

Ok, that is all for today, Im gonna watch American Idle. This show is so funny.

Entry for January 14, 2007

I made a big mistake. I left my common sense at home on Friday night and went to meet John after work for a bite to eat and a drink at a little place around the corner. He didnt know i was gonna meet him. I just felt like going over when he said he was going to go have a beer after work. anyway, I get there and he introduces me to his co workers. I orderd something to eat, and an appitiser for the table. Then I ordered a margerita with Granmarnier floating on top from the bar. OK, I didnt know it, but first mistake. That was the strongest margerita I have ever had. It was goof though. then, the bartender brings taquila shooters, red ones. down it went. Second mistake. repeat margerita, then shooter then margerita then shooter. Not that quick, but it happened like that.

So I left my brain at home. I should have left my ass at home. We were only ther till about 10. You do the math with the drinks. There were three margerita's, adn three shooters. So needless to say, I spent yesterday in bed thinking I was dieing. John is the best, he took care of me all day. It took me all day to eat a banana and a glass of 7 up. But I have learned my lesson. Taquilla is spelled wrong. It should be spelled takillya. I also learned not to leave home without my brain. I dont drink like this as a rule. It was not one of my finer moments. But i bet it wont be repeated any time soon.

We are still going through our cold spell here. We have a three barrell fountain in our back yard. The water in it is frozen, nad has been frozen for a few days now. The ice on the barrells is about an inch thick. All the grass is frozen every morning. This si nothing like the ice storms happening in the midwest, but it is very strange for this area. Like I said in the first post on Friday, wish this weather would go back to the East coast where it belongs. i know it is lost and wondering why things look different. Maybe if all the weather people get together and forcast it cold and freezing back east again it would go back. OH, if it were only that easy. It is below 30 all night and not even getting to 50 in the daytime.

Amber posted a list of things in her last post. I guess they were rules to blog by, I am having a brain lapse and cant remember the exact term she used. I guess we all have cettain guidelines we post with, wether we relise it or not. I try to keep my post to a 5 minute read. I figure that is about 4 0r 5 paragraphs, if you read real slow. So this si getting to my limit, and i am out of stuff to say. So I hope your weekend was fun. See ya all later.

PS. I just added this pic that I took. It is the fountain in our backyard. That pile of stuff that you see sittin on it is the ice John pulled from the barrels. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR its too cold here in CAli

Friday follies, and other stuff

Good morning, or afternoon or maybe even good night. It depends on when you are reading this. Anyway, Hi! I went on my walk today. It was so freaking cold. For those of you on the east coast, remember last year when you put on a coat before you went outside, well, today I should have also put on my scarf. I thought I was goona freeze to death. If I wasnt moving, I would have. I usually walk to the park, and then around the block. today i decided to take a different walk. I decided to walk all around the big block. You know, the block till it ends and you have to go one way or the other. I got down to the end, turned right, and the wind started blowing in my face. OUCH! AND OUCH SOME MORE. It felt like pins and needles blowing in my face. It wouldnt have done much good to turn around, I was already half way, I had to finish. Once i turned right again, it was much more reasonable. I hurried home as fast as I could before the wind decoded to change direction again.

I realised my foot feels a lot better from walking. I need to restretch all the muscles and tendons in my foot to get it back to where it was. I was able to walk a lot easier today, no tlimping as much. Actually hardly at all. I wanted to let you know, if you hadnt already heard, we are having a severs cold snap here. I know if ther was any kinmd of moisture in the air, it wouldl soon freeze. John had to wrap our pipes in the yard to make sure they didnt freeze and break. Right now, the wind os blowing and the temp isnt getting any better. We are having east coast weather. We dont have weather like this out here, not usually. I cant wait for spring if this is what we will have to live in. Yes I am whining about the weather. Laugh all you want you people sitting in our 60 and 70 degree weather. wann switch back.

Another note: As i am flipping through the channels, and seeing all the infomercials it makes me wonder. Why are all the TV sales people British? Do we somehow beleive them more than we beleive ourselves. Do Americans think that if the British are saying it is somehow a better product? Is it just their smooth accent that lures some potatoes into turning over their credit card numbers to these people. Me, I dont trust them. Nothing against the British, but why are they selling to us, and not to themselves. Are there Americans selling stuff on British TV? I bet not. I should make a list of all the stuff that some smooth British talker is selling on our American tubes.

And aonther thing: As i was getting dressed this morning, i was checking in my closet and realised aI had a pair of jeans i never wear any more. I checked the size, yep, that should work. It is still the same as my other size -- pants. But when I put them on, they felt more like a size --. Which got me to thinking, ( I should really stop this) Why are some size -- pants biggger or smaller than other size -- pants. Shouldnt sizes be standardized so we dont have to buy different sizes in different brands. The size -- at one store fits perfect, but at another is is too big or small. WHY CANT THEY ALL BE THE SAME SO ALL MY SIZE -- PANTSA FIT NO MATTER WHERE I GET THEM? breath lisa, calm down.

OK. that is it for today. I really hope you all have a great weekend.

Friday follies, and other stuff

Good morning, or afternoon or maybe even good night. It depends on when you are reading this. Anyway, Hi! I went on my walk today. It was so freaking cold. For those of you on the east coast, remember last year when you put on a coat before you went outside, well, today I should have also put on my scarf. I thought I was goona freeze to death. If I wasnt moving, I would have. I usually walk to the park, and then around the block. today i decided to take a different walk. I decided to walk all around the big block. You know, the block till it ends and you have to go one way or the other. I got down to the end, turned right, and the wind started blowing in my face. OUCH! AND OUCH SOME MORE. It felt like pins and needles blowing in my face. It wouldnt have done much good to turn around, I was already half way, I had to finish. Once i turned right again, it was much more reasonable. I hurried home as fast as I could before the wind decoded to change direction again.

I realised my foot feels a lot better from walking. I need to restretch all the muscles and tendons in my foot to get it back to where it was. I was able to walk a lot easier today, no tlimping as much. Actually hardly at all. I wanted to let you know, if you hadnt already heard, we are having a severs cold snap here. I know if ther was any kinmd of moisture in the air, it wouldl soon freeze. John had to wrap our pipes in the yard to make sure they didnt freeze and break. Right now, the wind os blowing and the temp isnt getting any better. We are having east coast weather. We dont have weather like this out here, not usually. I cant wait for spring if this is what we will have to live in. Yes I am whining about the weather. Laugh all you want you people sitting in our 60 and 70 degree weather. wann switch back.

Another note: As i am flipping through the channels, and seeing all the infomercials it makes me wonder. Why are all the TV sales people British? Do we somehow beleive them more than we beleive ourselves. Do Americans think that if the British are saying it is somehow a better product? Is it just their smooth accent that lures some potatoes into turning over their credit card numbers to these people. Me, I dont trust them. Nothing against the British, but why are they selling to us, and not to themselves. Are there Americans selling stuff on British TV? I bet not. I should make a list of all the stuff that some smooth British talker is selling on our American tubes.

And aonther thing: As i was getting dressed this morning, i was checking in my closet and realised aI had a pair of jeans i never wear any more. I checked the size, yep, that should work. It is still the same as my other size -- pants. But when I put them on, they felt more like a size --. Which got me to thinking, ( I should really stop this) Why are some size -- pants biggger or smaller than other size -- pants. Shouldnt sizes be standardized so we dont have to buy different sizes in different brands. The size -- at one store fits perfect, but at another is is too big or small. WHY CANT THEY ALL BE THE SAME SO ALL MY SIZE -- PANTSA FIT NO MATTER WHERE I GET THEM? breath lisa, calm down.

OK. that is it for today. I really hope you all have a great weekend.

And one more for a tag i never really do. Just this once.....

Just this once, I am doing a tag. You only have to copy it to the comments section, then answer from there. You all know I never do this, but if you want to thanks. If you dont, this is the second post for friday, go to that one if you want. Except for Amber, she ahs to fill it out.

1. Can you cook?

2. What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator?

3. What talent do you wish you had?

4. Favorite place?

5. Favorite vegetable?

6. What was the last book you read?

7. Are you Dirty or Clean?

8. Any Tattoos and/or Piercings?

9. Worst Habit?

HERE COMES THE FUN ... ... ...

1. Do we know each other outside of Yahoo 360?

2. What's your philosophy on life?

3. Negative or Optimistic?

4. What was your dream growing up?

5. Worst thing to ever happen to you?

6. Would you give me money or a slap in the face?

7. Tell me one weird fact about you:

8. Would you have my back or kick me when I'm down?

9. Do you Trust me?

10. Have you ever kept anything from me?

11. What do you think of me as a Person?

12. Do you think I'm sane or insane?

13. Would you cry for me if I died?

14. Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

15. If you could change anything about me, would you?

16. How do you fall asleep?

17. Would you come over to yell at me or just call?

18. Would you go on a blind date if I set you up?

19. If I only had one day to live would you be honest or lie?

20. A million bucks.. what would you do with it?

21. What is your worst fear?

22. Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

23. How many times did you curse at me while filling out this thing?

24. Can you sing or dance?

25. In one word, how would you describe me?

26. Will you repost this so I can fill it out?

And one more for a tag i never really do. Just this once.....

Just this once, I am doing a tag. You only have to copy it to the comments section, then answer from there. You all know I never do this, but if you want to thanks. If you dont, this is the second post for friday, go to that one if you want. Except for Amber, she ahs to fill it out.

1. Can you cook?

2. What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator?

3. What talent do you wish you had?

4. Favorite place?

5. Favorite vegetable?

6. What was the last book you read?

7. Are you Dirty or Clean?

8. Any Tattoos and/or Piercings?

9. Worst Habit?

HERE COMES THE FUN ... ... ...

1. Do we know each other outside of Yahoo 360?

2. What's your philosophy on life?

3. Negative or Optimistic?

4. What was your dream growing up?

5. Worst thing to ever happen to you?

6. Would you give me money or a slap in the face?

7. Tell me one weird fact about you:

8. Would you have my back or kick me when I'm down?

9. Do you Trust me?

10. Have you ever kept anything from me?

11. What do you think of me as a Person?

12. Do you think I'm sane or insane?

13. Would you cry for me if I died?

14. Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

15. If you could change anything about me, would you?

16. How do you fall asleep?

17. Would you come over to yell at me or just call?

18. Would you go on a blind date if I set you up?

19. If I only had one day to live would you be honest or lie?

20. A million bucks.. what would you do with it?

21. What is your worst fear?

22. Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

23. How many times did you curse at me while filling out this thing?

24. Can you sing or dance?

25. In one word, how would you describe me?

26. Will you repost this so I can fill it out?

Entry for January 11, 2007

This morning I woke up, and after my one cup of coffee, i decided to venture over to the ab lounger. Yes Folks, i own an ab Lounger. John uses it every day. For me, it sits in my sewing room and takes up space. This is why we buy exorcise equipment, to take up space. No one really is supposed to use it. I am going to try and break the rule, and use it. I also own a Gazelle, which i will not use, i really don't feel safe on that thing. For some reason, screws come out of it and it walks across the floor while i am using it. It just doesn't feel safe for me, so it sits in my garage. But this morning, I went in and Ab lounged. Then I went for a short walk. It wasn't the same route I used to take, but almost.

When i got he stitches out of my foot, my doctor told me to keep a show on my foot. I cant even go barefoot in my house. It hurts to walk on the stitches anyway. For the last two days, i have walked over to the shopping center around the corner from my house. It isn't very far, but by the time I got home, i was in serious pain. My foot and leg hurt so bad, i didn't cry, but I wanted to. So for this reason, I decided it was time to start walking again. I made a big mistake. I walked outside, and failed to grab a coat. It was walk or freeze on the spot. I couldn't walk very fast, but i never stopped. I was too cold to think if my foot or leg was hurting.

Tomorrow morning, i will hit the ab lounger again, then grab a coat and maybe even some gloves, and start walking again. I have to go back to work on the 22nd of January. If i don't get ready for it now, I will regret it. Nothing else for today right now. I think I may start looking for a new quilt to make. I have the time and a dresser full of fabric. I will let you know what comes of that.

Entry for January 11, 2007

This morning I woke up, and after my one cup of coffee, i decided to venture over to the ab lounger. Yes Folks, i own an ab Lounger. John uses it every day. For me, it sits in my sewing room and takes up space. This is why we buy exorcise equipment, to take up space. No one really is supposed to use it. I am going to try and break the rule, and use it. I also own a Gazelle, which i will not use, i really don't feel safe on that thing. For some reason, screws come out of it and it walks across the floor while i am using it. It just doesn't feel safe for me, so it sits in my garage. But this morning, I went in and Ab lounged. Then I went for a short walk. It wasn't the same route I used to take, but almost.

When i got he stitches out of my foot, my doctor told me to keep a show on my foot. I cant even go barefoot in my house. It hurts to walk on the stitches anyway. For the last two days, i have walked over to the shopping center around the corner from my house. It isn't very far, but by the time I got home, i was in serious pain. My foot and leg hurt so bad, i didn't cry, but I wanted to. So for this reason, I decided it was time to start walking again. I made a big mistake. I walked outside, and failed to grab a coat. It was walk or freeze on the spot. I couldn't walk very fast, but i never stopped. I was too cold to think if my foot or leg was hurting.

Tomorrow morning, i will hit the ab lounger again, then grab a coat and maybe even some gloves, and start walking again. I have to go back to work on the 22nd of January. If i don't get ready for it now, I will regret it. Nothing else for today right now. I think I may start looking for a new quilt to make. I have the time and a dresser full of fabric. I will let you know what comes of that.

Entry for January 09, 2007

John went back to work on Monday. He wasnt happy with this, but it had to happen. Now, I am here by myself, with my lappy, and the TV. It is really strange, after three weeks to suddenly be by myself again, but I will survive.

What is really strange, is that there isnt all the fun stuff to write about like there was when we were traveling. Now I have to think about it. What to write to keep this blog going, what is exciting for today, what am i going to talk about? I guess I will have to get back to the everyday stuff. Woo Hoo! OK, so here goes.

A few weeks ago, John asked me why I dont curl my hair any more. WHAT? This came out of left field for sure. I didnt think he even cared about my hair, but here he comes with this. So, for the last few weeks, I have ben tossing this one around. Do I do a cut curl perm and start a new cycle with my hair? I have made my decision, and yes, I am gonna do it. I have an appointment today at 2 to have it done. I need a change, and when I decide to make a change, it is usually pretty drastic. Sometimes I will cut my hair really short and die it some strange color of red, this time it is a cut n perm. I kinda cant wait to see the results. I will put up a new pic, if it turns out good.

You know we went to Jelly Belly. While we were there, we bought 51.00 worth of candy. some of it was chocolate. I happen to lovelovelove chocolate almond clusters. So i bought those there also. Only about 8 of them. I only allow myself to eat two at a time. This is really hard for me, but it is my treat to myself. John, on the other hand, is a certified chocoholic. He will buy chocolate and hide it from me(I know where he hides it). Now we have this huge box of chocolate sitting on the coffeetable, he also just brought a box home from work that was given to him as a gift. This new box is clusters. OMG. What the hell am I supposed to do. This is my breaking point. I have no control over this. I intentionally do not buy clusters becauseI will eat them all, without guilt or control. I am doomed.

Remember the Cruches workout? I thought for sure I would have a six pack at the end of my three weeks of hobbling. That didnt happen either. dont sign up for this workout, its hard, it hurts your armpits, and it doesnt work. I just wanted to let you now this. Save your money. Just wanted to let you know. this is it for today. See ya all later.

Entry for January 09, 2007

John went back to work on Monday. He wasnt happy with this, but it had to happen. Now, I am here by myself, with my lappy, and the TV. It is really strange, after three weeks to suddenly be by myself again, but I will survive.

What is really strange, is that there isnt all the fun stuff to write about like there was when we were traveling. Now I have to think about it. What to write to keep this blog going, what is exciting for today, what am i going to talk about? I guess I will have to get back to the everyday stuff. Woo Hoo! OK, so here goes.

A few weeks ago, John asked me why I dont curl my hair any more. WHAT? This came out of left field for sure. I didnt think he even cared about my hair, but here he comes with this. So, for the last few weeks, I have ben tossing this one around. Do I do a cut curl perm and start a new cycle with my hair? I have made my decision, and yes, I am gonna do it. I have an appointment today at 2 to have it done. I need a change, and when I decide to make a change, it is usually pretty drastic. Sometimes I will cut my hair really short and die it some strange color of red, this time it is a cut n perm. I kinda cant wait to see the results. I will put up a new pic, if it turns out good.

You know we went to Jelly Belly. While we were there, we bought 51.00 worth of candy. some of it was chocolate. I happen to lovelovelove chocolate almond clusters. So i bought those there also. Only about 8 of them. I only allow myself to eat two at a time. This is really hard for me, but it is my treat to myself. John, on the other hand, is a certified chocoholic. He will buy chocolate and hide it from me(I know where he hides it). Now we have this huge box of chocolate sitting on the coffeetable, he also just brought a box home from work that was given to him as a gift. This new box is clusters. OMG. What the hell am I supposed to do. This is my breaking point. I have no control over this. I intentionally do not buy clusters becauseI will eat them all, without guilt or control. I am doomed.

Remember the Cruches workout? I thought for sure I would have a six pack at the end of my three weeks of hobbling. That didnt happen either. dont sign up for this workout, its hard, it hurts your armpits, and it doesnt work. I just wanted to let you now this. Save your money. Just wanted to let you know. this is it for today. See ya all later.

Yahoo photos are pissing me off

I just spent about 1 1/2 hours downloading the first part of out trip. Now, I am trying to make them public and the share phote page says i dont have any albums, but when i go to download them, ther is the list of albums. this whole album thing is really gettin on my last nerve. I have made photostream private because the picture wont update. this is so frustrating. I cant even figure out how to delete the whole photostream thing from my page. I really should be writing this in all caps cus I am just wanting to scream over this. but i wont, its only a blog, not my paycheck. If the yahoo people would fix this I would be so freaking happy. It is their paycheck. Well, If I can ever get it to show up again, i will put them up here. I dont take the album down, it goes away on it own somehow. Its a mystery.

I got my hair done. It looks good. took about two and ahlaf hours to finish. She cut a few inches of hair and made it curley all over, but not kinky curley. I also had to spend a small fortuner on special hair care products. I will take a pic after the 3 day cant wash it period is over. It still needs to go through the relaxing thing. Maybe this weekend. I do like it though, its different. Its the change i need.

Yahoo photos are pissing me off

I just spent about 1 1/2 hours downloading the first part of out trip. Now, I am trying to make them public and the share phote page says i dont have any albums, but when i go to download them, ther is the list of albums. this whole album thing is really gettin on my last nerve. I have made photostream private because the picture wont update. this is so frustrating. I cant even figure out how to delete the whole photostream thing from my page. I really should be writing this in all caps cus I am just wanting to scream over this. but i wont, its only a blog, not my paycheck. If the yahoo people would fix this I would be so freaking happy. It is their paycheck. Well, If I can ever get it to show up again, i will put them up here. I dont take the album down, it goes away on it own somehow. Its a mystery.

I got my hair done. It looks good. took about two and ahlaf hours to finish. She cut a few inches of hair and made it curley all over, but not kinky curley. I also had to spend a small fortuner on special hair care products. I will take a pic after the 3 day cant wash it period is over. It still needs to go through the relaxing thing. Maybe this weekend. I do like it though, its different. Its the change i need.

Entry for January 07, 2007

A Challenge from Bear Answered,

and other stuff about me

Bear recently posted a challenge to those who choose, to post about why they blog. I have posted this in the past, but I will update the information, just cus its an easy challenge. BTW, I don’t always answer challenge’s. If I am asked to send something on to my friends, or copy and paste from one page to the next or do anything other than write what I want to, I wont do it. This is an easy one, so here goes.

I started blogging to help me unload some pain when my mom was sick. I was off work, due to foot surgery, and had nothing but time on my hands. I didn’t care if anyone read it or not, I just needed to write it out of my system. Then, as time went on, people would comment on my blog, how they found me was a mystery to me. I would then go look at their page, and maybe comment on their blogs. If I remember correctly, Bear was one of my first friends. Then I just started to write stuff, whether it meant anything to me or not, I just wrote what was on my mind. I learned to talk to strangers, and that they weren’t all out to get something out of me. This was a big step for me to take, believe it or not.

Now I blog to keep up with the friends I have made. I learn new stuff every time I read the other posts. I get support from the friends I have made, and I have kind of learned how to type. I still cant type without looking, but I have gotten better. I blog to keep a record of my day to day life, as in my travels, adventures, projects, and moments I need to capture. I blog because I have the time, and I like it.

Now, onto other stuff about me:

This may be the last time I ever write about my political standing, unless I am asked. I am registered Independent, but with strong leanings toward the Republican party. If you know me at all, this is no surprise. I believe in the death penalty. This is not because I believe I am good enough to play God. I believe if a person kills another person, for money, or during a robbery, or just because they wanted to, I don’t want to pay for them while they sit in jail. They seem to get too many rights in prison, and I am not willing to pay for them. Does this sound harsh? It may, but it is what I believe and feel. This is my last word on this in blog land, unless I am asked.

I had started doing that part a while back as reveals at the beginning of my blogs. They were forgotten, and soon I just didn’t do it any more. It lets people get to know me better without filling out a survey or questionnaire about myself. Em does the Thursday Thirteen thing, and that is a good way to learn about people. I just cant seem to keep up with something every week. I just realized this is getting longer than I wanted it to, so I will finish it here. Hope ya all had a great weekend. See ya next time.

Entry for January 07, 2007

A Challenge from Bear Answered,

and other stuff about me

Bear recently posted a challenge to those who choose, to post about why they blog. I have posted this in the past, but I will update the information, just cus its an easy challenge. BTW, I don’t always answer challenge’s. If I am asked to send something on to my friends, or copy and paste from one page to the next or do anything other than write what I want to, I wont do it. This is an easy one, so here goes.

I started blogging to help me unload some pain when my mom was sick. I was off work, due to foot surgery, and had nothing but time on my hands. I didn’t care if anyone read it or not, I just needed to write it out of my system. Then, as time went on, people would comment on my blog, how they found me was a mystery to me. I would then go look at their page, and maybe comment on their blogs. If I remember correctly, Bear was one of my first friends. Then I just started to write stuff, whether it meant anything to me or not, I just wrote what was on my mind. I learned to talk to strangers, and that they weren’t all out to get something out of me. This was a big step for me to take, believe it or not.

Now I blog to keep up with the friends I have made. I learn new stuff every time I read the other posts. I get support from the friends I have made, and I have kind of learned how to type. I still cant type without looking, but I have gotten better. I blog to keep a record of my day to day life, as in my travels, adventures, projects, and moments I need to capture. I blog because I have the time, and I like it.

Now, onto other stuff about me:

This may be the last time I ever write about my political standing, unless I am asked. I am registered Independent, but with strong leanings toward the Republican party. If you know me at all, this is no surprise. I believe in the death penalty. This is not because I believe I am good enough to play God. I believe if a person kills another person, for money, or during a robbery, or just because they wanted to, I don’t want to pay for them while they sit in jail. They seem to get too many rights in prison, and I am not willing to pay for them. Does this sound harsh? It may, but it is what I believe and feel. This is my last word on this in blog land, unless I am asked.

I had started doing that part a while back as reveals at the beginning of my blogs. They were forgotten, and soon I just didn’t do it any more. It lets people get to know me better without filling out a survey or questionnaire about myself. Em does the Thursday Thirteen thing, and that is a good way to learn about people. I just cant seem to keep up with something every week. I just realized this is getting longer than I wanted it to, so I will finish it here. Hope ya all had a great weekend. See ya next time.

Entry for January 06, 2007

Its Saturday. We got home Friday, and had a wonderful time. On the way there, we stopped at the Jelly Belly factory and walked out with a lifetime supply of Jelly candy. I personally have 2 1/2 lbs of licorice beans. It was a cool tour, and i would recommend it if you ever get in the area of a jelly belly factory. Next time we are stopping at eh Budweiser factory that is right next door.

On our way home, we stopped and bought some bread to take home. I have written about this in the past. The best bread is on the west coast, specifically the San Francisco bay area. tonight we are having Brae cheese and roasted garlic to go with our bread, and of course, some good wine. John picked up two new bottles from Italy for me today, both pinot grigio. He knows what I like. I don't know if you have ever hAD THE BRIE CHEESE AND GARLIC THING, BUT IT MAKES YOUR HOUSE SMELL SOOOOO GOOOD. Dam caps lock key. I just love it. I never thought i would like roasted garlic, but it really is good.

Anyway, what i really wanted to let you all know, I am so far behind in reading every ones pages. I cant believe how far behind I really am. I haven't had time to sit down and catch up since we got home from OK. I am going to try and get caught up this weekend, i promise. I don'tknowwathat i have been doing, dontn't even have an excuse that I can make up. So this weekend, I will catch up.

This is Johns last few days of his vacation. I am going to miss having him here with me. Hard beleiveeve, but I am getting used to having him around. He has really had a good vacation. he needed this time off, to relax and breath for no other reason than to breath, ncuscus he had to fix another bus answereer to someone hdoesntn't really care for. He is a mechanic for the school district here. This is what he has done for as long as I can remember, and he is the best, as far as I am concerned.

So tonight for dinner, we are having marinated shrimp and a crab salad, and really good bread and wine. What a great way to spend Saturday night, good food, good company, good night.

Entry for January 06, 2007

Its Saturday. We got home Friday, and had a wonderful time. On the way there, we stopped at the Jelly Belly factory and walked out with a lifetime supply of Jelly candy. I personally have 2 1/2 lbs of licorice beans. It was a cool tour, and i would recommend it if you ever get in the area of a jelly belly factory. Next time we are stopping at eh Budweiser factory that is right next door.

On our way home, we stopped and bought some bread to take home. I have written about this in the past. The best bread is on the west coast, specifically the San Francisco bay area. tonight we are having Brae cheese and roasted garlic to go with our bread, and of course, some good wine. John picked up two new bottles from Italy for me today, both pinot grigio. He knows what I like. I don't know if you have ever hAD THE BRIE CHEESE AND GARLIC THING, BUT IT MAKES YOUR HOUSE SMELL SOOOOO GOOOD. Dam caps lock key. I just love it. I never thought i would like roasted garlic, but it really is good.

Anyway, what i really wanted to let you all know, I am so far behind in reading every ones pages. I cant believe how far behind I really am. I haven't had time to sit down and catch up since we got home from OK. I am going to try and get caught up this weekend, i promise. I don'tknowwathat i have been doing, dontn't even have an excuse that I can make up. So this weekend, I will catch up.

This is Johns last few days of his vacation. I am going to miss having him here with me. Hard beleiveeve, but I am getting used to having him around. He has really had a good vacation. he needed this time off, to relax and breath for no other reason than to breath, ncuscus he had to fix another bus answereer to someone hdoesntn't really care for. He is a mechanic for the school district here. This is what he has done for as long as I can remember, and he is the best, as far as I am concerned.

So tonight for dinner, we are having marinated shrimp and a crab salad, and really good bread and wine. What a great way to spend Saturday night, good food, good company, good night.

Entry for January 05, 2007

One more Road trip

Wednesday John decided he didnt want his vacation to end yet. So, we decided to spend one more night a

way from home. We are right now on our way to our favorite California escape, Occidental. This place really is a blink and miss it town. There is no cell phone access there, no can ya her me now? Nope, none. There are two major restraints, a couple diners, and a bunch of old hippie stores. If you live there, your ancestors lived there. It is on top of a group of hills/mountains, with winding roads leading to the actual town. Set back natural homes, hidden by Large Redwoods and pines, dot the road leading to the small town. Crazy clumps of overgrown blackberry bushes separate the homes and guard the hills and property on the side of the roads. For us, this place is magical. Can you tell? If you ever make it to California, you really need to try and get to this little town. It is worth the trip, and the food is the best. I will let you know how our day trip was if something really exciting happens.

Ok, on to other great stuff. For Christmas, I gave John what he wanted. I always do. I feel he deserves what ever he wants because he works hard and why shouldn’t he have what he wants. For the last few years, I have asked for the same thing. I have never received it though. I really don’t want anything, as far as stuff goes. If I want something, I go buy it. I too, feel if I want something, I should have it. The stuff I want though, isn’t as pricey as the stuff John wants. Yesterday, John said he to go to town for something, and did I need anything. No, Im good. So off he went. I was chattin with Sheila and Amber, relaxing, taking time to sit down and do nothing too strenuous.

Finally, John pulls back into the driveway, and unloads the stuff he bought. He went to one of our better stores, a privately owned chain that puts forth a better effort to keep itself alive. They have gourmet items and a really good meat department. They can also carry wines that the bigger markets cannot, due to contracts and supply issues. John really likes this store. Anyway, he bought me a Chicken cordon bleu, and it was soooooo good. Now for the Christmas gift thing. He says I bought you something, close your eyes, put out your hands. I did. I could smell something really good, like a scented candle or something. I love this kind of stuff. But when I open my eyes, there is a long gold box tied with a red ribbon. It smelled so good, what could it possibly be. John says be careful opening it, I was thinking it was glass or jewelry. Nope. I unwrap the tissue paper, and inside is a folder containing a gift card to a day spa. Six hours of pampering, a European facial, full body massage, lunch, pedicure and manicure. I have asked for this for so long, I didn’t think I would ever get it. I was so happy I cried. Now I get to go get pampered for a whole day. He does like me. I will also let you know how that is when I go. I am soooooo excited.

Ok, so that is it for now. Oh, by the way, I got the stitches out of my foot the other day. It is still hard to walk on, but It is getting better. Take it slow, it is still healing. You all have a great day, see ya later.

Entry for January 05, 2007

One more Road trip

Wednesday John decided he didnt want his vacation to end yet. So, we decided to spend one more night a

way from home. We are right now on our way to our favorite California escape, Occidental. This place really is a blink and miss it town. There is no cell phone access there, no can ya her me now? Nope, none. There are two major restraints, a couple diners, and a bunch of old hippie stores. If you live there, your ancestors lived there. It is on top of a group of hills/mountains, with winding roads leading to the actual town. Set back natural homes, hidden by Large Redwoods and pines, dot the road leading to the small town. Crazy clumps of overgrown blackberry bushes separate the homes and guard the hills and property on the side of the roads. For us, this place is magical. Can you tell? If you ever make it to California, you really need to try and get to this little town. It is worth the trip, and the food is the best. I will let you know how our day trip was if something really exciting happens.

Ok, on to other great stuff. For Christmas, I gave John what he wanted. I always do. I feel he deserves what ever he wants because he works hard and why shouldn’t he have what he wants. For the last few years, I have asked for the same thing. I have never received it though. I really don’t want anything, as far as stuff goes. If I want something, I go buy it. I too, feel if I want something, I should have it. The stuff I want though, isn’t as pricey as the stuff John wants. Yesterday, John said he to go to town for something, and did I need anything. No, Im good. So off he went. I was chattin with Sheila and Amber, relaxing, taking time to sit down and do nothing too strenuous.

Finally, John pulls back into the driveway, and unloads the stuff he bought. He went to one of our better stores, a privately owned chain that puts forth a better effort to keep itself alive. They have gourmet items and a really good meat department. They can also carry wines that the bigger markets cannot, due to contracts and supply issues. John really likes this store. Anyway, he bought me a Chicken cordon bleu, and it was soooooo good. Now for the Christmas gift thing. He says I bought you something, close your eyes, put out your hands. I did. I could smell something really good, like a scented candle or something. I love this kind of stuff. But when I open my eyes, there is a long gold box tied with a red ribbon. It smelled so good, what could it possibly be. John says be careful opening it, I was thinking it was glass or jewelry. Nope. I unwrap the tissue paper, and inside is a folder containing a gift card to a day spa. Six hours of pampering, a European facial, full body massage, lunch, pedicure and manicure. I have asked for this for so long, I didn’t think I would ever get it. I was so happy I cried. Now I get to go get pampered for a whole day. He does like me. I will also let you know how that is when I go. I am soooooo excited.

Ok, so that is it for now. Oh, by the way, I got the stitches out of my foot the other day. It is still hard to walk on, but It is getting better. Take it slow, it is still healing. You all have a great day, see ya later.