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no green thumb
2008-04-18 20:37:00
I have never been good at flower arrangements, but I've always wanted to learn how. I don't really have a green thumb so I'm not very good with keeping flowers. I do well with plants, but we just bought two potted flowers at Easter time and I've already had to throw them away. I'm really trying to get better about it though. My grandma had the greenest thumb around. I wish I would have gotten some of that from her. With Spring here, I am very interested in buying flowers and other things for the house and yard. I also want to start a garden this year. My husband is going to get the ground ready for me in the spot I picked out next to the house. I just watched Proflowers, a video that I found on you tube, and it's helped me learn a bit more about the arranging of flowers. Every little bit helps, right? Wish me luck! Hopefully I'll be posting pictures here in the future of my beautiful flowers and garden.
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gas prices
2008-04-18 00:19:00
I filled up my tank today and noticed that the price of gas has jumped quite significantly the past few days! It had gone up slightly a few days ago and I was angry, but I can't even describe the feeling that came over me when I saw the price today as I was pulling into the station. I paid three dollars and sixty-five cents per gallon to fill up my gas tank today. It's a good thing I no longer have a seventy mile round trip for work. I wouldn't be able to afford the damn gas! This is totally ridiculous.
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thursday thirteen #19
2008-04-17 19:32:00
Thirteen Things about Neptunebaby Thirteen random things I enjoy: 01. Snuggling with my husband 02. Playing with my children 03. Watching a good movie 04. Cooking - I love to cook 05. Blogging (obviously) 06. Myspace - Lord, help me 07. Scented candles 08. Playing video games 09. Chats with my mother 10. A clean house 11. Summer BBQ's 12. A good cup of coffee 13. Shopping Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted! View More Thursday Thirteen Participants
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viva las vegas
2008-04-17 18:48:00
Guess what, Cher fans? She's heading to Las Vegas to perform live! I wouldn't say that I am her biggest fan musically, but she's been around for so many years and she is so versatile, how could anyone not want to see her perform at least once before it's all over? With a career surpassing 40 years, Cher is an enduring pop icon and one of the most popular female artists in music history. Since her debut in 1964, Cher has sold over 200 million records worldwide as a solo artist and 75 million more as half of the duo Sonny and Cher. The reason I adore her is not for her music, but for so many of the movies she's been in that I love - Mask, Silkwood, Mermaids, Suspect and so many more. I know.. maybe it's silly, but I totally dig watching her on the big screen. I'm seriously contemplating getting Cher tickets at Ceasar's Palace. My husband and I would have a fabulous time in Las Vegas! So much that we might not want to come back home. I really think it's about time we got away...
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sometime you feel like a nut
2008-04-17 18:06:00
The lady that sits across from me at work keeps singing, "sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't." That will be stuck in my head until next Tuesday, I'm sure. I feel better today! Not 100% yet, but at least eighty-five. Much better than I have felt over the last week. It is absolutely gorgeous outside too. It's supposed to be seventy degrees out today! It's also pay day so that extra money in my bank account makes me feel all fuzzy inside. Have a good day. Friday is just around the corner!
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only hump day
2008-04-17 04:11:00
I can't believe it is only Wednesday. It's been one helluva week so far. I think I might be getting better, but it's hard to tell because it comes in waves. I left work early again, but I didn't end up leaving until 4:30 today. We were so completely dead at work that management was asking people if they wanted to go home. I, feeling like death, gladly volunteered. I feel a bit better this evening, but still very tired. I hope it's on it's way out now. Is it Friday yet?
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too stressed for your stress?
2008-04-17 03:45:00
I was watching Dexter last night with my husband and there was a large part of the show where Dexter goes to see a therapist. It reminded me of the days when we went to family counseling when I was younger. It was actually a silly reason that we went - childhood jealousy between siblings, but it turned out to be extremely helpful. Now and then I wonder if it would be worth it to have someone to counsel me with life. A lot of people say that therapy is a waste of time and money, but I honestly think that having an objective person to unload on is a good thing. Life is stressful and it seems to get more so every day. Sometimes it helps to just be able to vent and sometimes when you vent to a spouse or family member, it turns the situation even more stressful. Have you ever come home from work at the end of a really bad day and started venting to your spouse who also had a bad day so it actually causes more tension because that other person is too stressed to deal with your stress? I...
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home now
2008-04-15 19:35:00
I only made it about 45 minutes at work before having to come home. I am really feeling ill today. My head is killing me and my stomach is so upset. I couldn't even think straight when trying to assist customers. I hope this flu goes away soon! I am having a Partylite Candle party at my house on Saturday so it needs to be long gone by then. Cross your fingers for me.
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shoo, flu, shoo
2008-04-15 18:00:00
It's gorgeous outside! Unfortunately, I still have this flu-like bug and I'm stuck at work for the next 8 hours so I won't be able to enjoy much of it. I spoke to my son's teacher yesterday and she said there is definitely a "bug" going around and it lasts a good week. Her whole family had it last week - which means my son probably carried it home from school with him and gave it to me. Nice. Here are the symptoms: headache, fatigue, nausea. I don't feel like I am going to be sick, but almost wish I could so that perhaps I would feel better.

sad day
2008-04-14 18:33:00
I am at work and just got an email from my mom telling me that she and my dad put our dog, Kayla, to sleep this morning. She was 14 years old and was not doing well at all. She had been at our house all Winter while my parents were in Florida. I knew it was going to be soon, but it was such a shock to read that email while on the phone with a customer. I stopped talking and forgot what I was saying. It was hard to stop the tears while still on the phone. The man I was talking to probably thinks I'm a total freak. I had to go to the bathroom and let out a good cry after getting off the phone. I'm so sad that my Kayla dog is gone. I know it was the right thing to do for her sake, but it's still a very sad thing. I feel horrible for my mom and dad because they had to take her in to have it done.

my house is a mad one
2008-04-13 19:36:00
Loud children and Blue's Clues blaring from the living room is enough to make anyone wish for nap time. Luckily, it has arrived and now I can spend some time on my computer without high pitched screaming and the word "mom" coming at me from all directions. Heck, I only got up three hours ago and I think I'm ready for a nap. I wasn't feeling very well last night and went to bed early. I ended up sleeping twelve hours and now I'm not feeling so good again and ready to crawl back into bed. What is wrong with me? I think maybe I'll skip computer time and head for the couch with a pillow and blanket. Perhaps there is a good movie available On Demand that I can watch while I lounge.
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recipe obsession
2008-04-12 21:06:00
I am obsessed with sitting at work, going through recipes online (especially weight watchers recipes) and making grocery lists. It really helps pass the time at work and I've made a lot of wonderful meals with the recipes I've found. The only problem with this routine is that I'm sitting at work very hungry now wishing I was at home making one of these meals. But I do have a wonderful grocery list going. Two hours and twenty minutes and I will be on my way to the store. I can't wait until dinner time!
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far too early
2008-04-12 15:10:00
I know I've mentioned this a thousand times, but I really hate when I have to work on Saturday. It's far too early for me to be awake, showered and out of my house. On a regular work day I'm still not awake yet! I've been logged in for 12 minutes and not a phone call yet. It would be lovely if the entire day went this way, but I know it won't. We're always busy on Saturdays. It just takes our customers a little longer to get going because normal people are sleeping in today.
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rock, paper, scissors
2008-04-11 21:03:00
It was so nice having three days off! Now I'm back at work and the day is going by so slow. We're having a rock, paper, scissors tournament at work today. How freaking stupid is that? I hope I get my ass kicked in the first round so I don't have to deal with any more than a few humiliating seconds of this nonsense. Fifteen minutes from now I'll be heading down there. Fun, fun. At least I won't be on the phone with a potentially annoying customer. Update: I got knocked out in the 2nd round. No championship tournament for me next week - thank God.
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thursday thirteen #18
2008-04-10 18:05:00
Thirteen Things about Neptunebaby Thirteen movies I've seen recently: 01. August Rush 02. Awake 03. Across the Universe 04. The Nines 05. Jane Austen Book Club 06. Feast of Love 07. Martian Child 08. Gone Baby Gone 09. Dedication 10. I am Legend 11. Hitman 12. No Reservations 13. Romance & Cigarettes Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted! View More Thursday Thirteen Participants
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very lazy day
2008-04-09 22:44:00
I was very productive yesterday. I spent most of the day on the go. Today is another story. I have done nothing but lay around. I just woke up from a several hour nap while my daughter napped. It's almost 4pm and I feel like the laziest person ever. My mini-vacation is now half over. I go back to work on Friday. I'm totally enjoying myself though. I needed this time at home with my family. My son is on break from school and it's nice to actually get more than an hour or so with him each day. It would be nice if we could just win the lottery and not have to deal with work anymore. Oh, yeah.. we'd have to actually play to win though and we just don't waste money on that. The Channel 4 News truck is down the street again at that house where the guy murdered his parents. It's been days. What are they doing down there again? Maybe they are going to talk about the memorial that the neighbors set up and the flowers all over the porch? Who knows?
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dinner time
2008-04-09 01:37:00
This is what I am making for dinner: Weight Watchers Grilled Pork and Apples Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 pork chops, 1 inch thick 1 cup apple juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sage 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 onion, minced 2-3 firm apples salt & freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1. Place meat in a plastic bag. 2. In a small bowl, mix apple and lemon juices, sage, brown sugar and onion and stir until sugar is dissolved. 3. Pour over meat. 4. Close bag tightly and turn to coat chops well. 5. Place in a bowl and refrigerate several hours or overnight. 6. Remove chops from marinade and drain well. 7. Place marinade in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and continue to boil for one full minute. 8. Grill chops over hot coals for 20 minutes, turning and basting with marinade occasionally. 9. Core apples but do not peel. 10. Cut into thick rings. 11. Brush apples with marinade and place on grill around pork. 12. Continue grilling pork and apples until pork is done as des...
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three days off
2008-04-08 23:02:00
I am thrilled. I have the next three days off! My manager pushed through Wednesday for me even though there was no time available so now I don't have to go back to work until Friday. It's been nice already being at home. I slept in, went to the park with my husband and kids this morning, made a delicious lunch and have been working on my computer now for the last couple of hours while my daughter is napping. A very sad thing happened down the street from my house. Every time I look down the street I feel a horrible twinge in my chest. Yesterday afternoon a 27 year old shot his mom and dad on their front porch from inside the house. Apparently the son was in the middle of a heated argument with his dad and from what I understand, has a history of mental illness. My son was outside in our driveway at the time and heard the shots before running into the house to get my husband. He claims he didn't see anything and thought that perhaps it was fireworks. I thank God for that. The sc...
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lots to say
2008-04-07 18:11:00
I had a fabulous weekend! I went to Twelve Oaks Mall on Saturday to meet up with a handful of the girls from my message board and their toddlers. We had a wonderful time. It was great seeing them in person after sharing so much with them over the last two years! The kids played hard in the play center area. I will have to post pictures at some point this week. Here is one of my daughter that I have with me. She looks so grown up in this picture! Saturday night I made the most wonderful Chicken Quesadillas and homemade Salsa for dinner. I got the recipe from my favorite Weight Watchers Blog. The salsa recipe is actually in a recipe for Salsa Burgers. It's the best salsa I've ever had - restaurant style! I will be making that again soon. Yesterday my family and I took it easy - lounged around the house all day. We made Shrimp Scampi (WW recipe) for lunch and a salsa meatloaf and baked fries for dinner. It was all very yummy. My husband and I watched several movies this weekend ...

Abbott and Costello - present day
2008-04-04 22:36:00
You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of you who sometimes get flustered by your computer, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this: Costello calls to buy a computer from Abbott ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou. ABBOTT: Your computer? COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOTT : Mac? COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou. ABBOTT: What about Windows? COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here? ABBOT T: Do you want a computer with Windows? COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows? ABBOTT: Wallpaper. COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and softwa...
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this is such bullshit
2008-04-04 21:03:00
Every day this week they have put out a "leave work early" email for anyone that works until 4:30, 5:00 or 5:30 pm. So they take the first however many people that respond and let them go home early (because we are so slow). Then the people who are left here get totally SLAMMED because half the people left. I will never be able to leave early because I work until 8pm. One of the managers said that once in a while they let people who work until 8pm leave early, but it's rare. I'm fucking tired of it, not to mention highly jealous. They just sent out a 2nd email saying any more people that normally leave up until 6pm can go too. Fucking bullshit! I feel like crap and would love to go home.
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not well
2008-04-04 18:01:00
I feel like shit today. I don't know what's wrong. It kind of feels like a stomach bug coming on or something. I'm not sick with a cold. I feel very weak and my stomach feels very blah. I really hope I'm not coming down with something! I am supposed to be meeting a group of girls that I have been talking to online since April of 2006 (a pregnancy message board I joined when I was pregnant with Gabby) tomorrow at noon. Obviously I can't meet them all because we're spread out across the country and some even in different countries, but a bunch of us from Michigan and a few from Ohio are meeting at a mall that has a large play center in it. It will be so much fun meeting them and having our toddlers play together. Cross your fingers that I don't get sick!

vans warped tour ' 08
2008-04-03 02:16:00
The Vans Warped Tour has really gone down hill. I'm not talking about the DTE Energy Theater either. I mean the line up totally sucks. It's been getting worse every year. I used to love going with my husband and my oldest son, but we haven't gone since they moved it to Comerica Park's parking lot. Ever since the move it's held on a weekday instead of the weekend. How dumb is that? It's an all day event. I sure as hell won't take a day off work to go sweat my ass off in the middle of July to listen to lousy bands. Sure there are still a handful of hot bands that I want to see, but not enough to go to the Warped Tour.
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wordless wednesday #20
2008-04-02 17:57:00
I can't wait for this game to come out! More Wordless Wednesday here

drop yours here!
2008-04-01 23:52:00
My sister introduced me to Entrecard today and I am completely addicted. I can't stop dropping mine on other blogs! I wasn't so sure about it at first. It seemed very similar to the last widget I put on my blog which did nothing for me and ultimately just pissed me off. After a little more investigating and research, Entrecard seems like a pretty cool set up.
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fabulous weekend
2008-03-31 17:53:00
I had such a nice weekend! Saturday I did some shopping at Target and some other running around - getting snacks and alcohol for when my sister and brother-in-law came over Saturday night. We had a great time! Yesterday we all went to church together - both of my sisters and all the kids. Gabby did pretty good considering she doesn't sit still for very long. I'm so glad we went. I got a nap in yesterday afternoon, caught up on some CSI and chatted it up with my friends online. I had one too many cups of coffee throughout the day yesterday though because I could not fall asleep to save my life last night. I think I finally fell asleep at around 2:30 AM and then my daughter was up several times in the middle of the night after that. I'm doing a whole lot of yawning this morning. All in all it was a fabulous weekend though.
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be prepared
2008-03-28 22:08:00
We began with computers that occupied whole rooms, to desktops. In the meanwhile we also received the cell phones wholeheartedly. Then we had laptop computers, and the progress of electronics has not yet ended. Now it is basically altering our present digital cameras.

started out good
2008-03-28 22:06:00
Today started out beautifully. It's still cold outside and there is snow on the ground, but the sun is shining and the snow is slowly melting away. I was in a fabulous mood all morning. My customers were even nice. Everything turned around right before lunch. We've been totally slammed on the phones and I've had nothing but idiots to deal with (including some people I work with). I'm not in such a good mood anymore. I'm dying to get out of work so the weekend can begin. Three hours and thirty-nine minutes to go. Lord, help me.
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thursday thirteen #17
2008-03-27 23:19:00
OK, I decided to get off my butt and do one today - even though the day is almost over. This is an easy one! Thirteen Things about Neptunebaby Thirteen things I hate about Winter (that won't seem to go away this year) 01. Cold 02. Snow 03. Ice 04. Bad roads 05. Cold 06. Snow 07. Ice 08. Bad roads 09. Cold 10. Snow 11. Ice 12. Bad roads 13. Cold Remember me posting that it was 50 degrees outside yesterday? Well, here is the advisory that just went out: Rain will completely changeover to snow by early evening. Snow will become heavy at times this evening, causing a reduction in visibility. Total accumulations will range from 3 to 6 inches. A snow advisory means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibility and use caution while driving. Where the F@$% is Spring? Did it get lost on it's way to Michigan? Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone...

Weight Watchers
2008-03-27 17:57:00
Are you ready for my latest Weight Watchers update? Please check it out here. I'm very excited about it! I've also posted two sites that I use frequently to help with weight loss. If you're trying to lose weight, I recommend checking both of the sites out.
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