Blog Roll

About two years ago, I started reading blogs. . .Primarily as a way to stay knowledgeable about my soldiers. I have had many issues with MSM (Main Stream Media), so I tend to avoid it.

My blog roll (ones that I read daily) was pretty large. I think I spent more time reading blogs than. . .Well. . .Most things. After awhile, I even used my blog roll for thought-starters for my rambling.

I realized something today. . .My blog roll has shrunk to almost nothing. Many of the sites that I used to read either: a) Stopped updating or closed down or b) Became boring to me.

I have been looking for new things to read, but I haven't been real impressed with what I am finding - granted, many probably won't be impressed with mine either! :)

If anyone has a good blog to peruse, feel free to let me know.

Namaste.

PS. One of my favorite shows returns tonight - Amazing Race (All Stars). Gonna watch to see if there are any other places to add to my "to visit" list!

The Joy of Ice!

I have been enjoying the experience of ice! The lovely substance that has made itself home on my steps - the ones that allow me to go in and out of my condo!

I've figured out how to get down them (with a little help from snow) with my lunch cooler, water jug and briefcase. . .Anything in addition to that requires a second trip. Anything heavier or bulkier than that requires me to stay home.

My rear end has already had a friendly conversation with the ground once this winter at the introduction of our residence ice. . .I don't see tempting fate to cause that conversation to occur again. :)

So, I am hanging out at home tonight. I made a few Birthday Cards for this month and I think I may try to meet up with another old friend of mine - sleep.

Namaste.

What In The World?

Well, I finally did it. . .I registered over at myspace.com. Not sure exactly why, but it seemed the right thing to do last night. . .And then, I got annoyed. I will have to get BabyGirl to show me how to format the *&(^#*&^* thing and make it look pretty.

It doesn't look pretty right now. :(

If you want to know the address of my myspace.com, just throw me a line and I will get you the info (maybe). :) As there will be pics posted there, I am not broadcasting the address here.

Namaste.

All or Nothing (At All)

Note: I had to upgrade the Blog to the new system (ugh!). Unfortunately, it lost all of the color coding that I had in my posts - there are way too many of them to go back and fix them all! Some cool new features though! Let me know what you think. NOTE: You can post comments without having an account. please note your nickname (if you have one, if not - feel free to give yourself one).

As I'm sitting here waiting to see which meterologist is right tonight...The song "All or Nothing" popped into my head. Not the "All or Nothing At All" that was recorded by Frank Sinatra, but the one that was recorded by O-Town and then Westlife in 2006 (hence, why it is in my mind) - not sure who else did it.

Why is this relevant you ask?

I am tired of this game that Mother Nature is playing. . .I want ALL of the crap (ice, snow, sleet, etc) and shut the city down or give me NOTHING AT ALL and let me get to work safe and quickly in the morning. Last week was bad enough to cause wrecks (not me this time!) and three to 11 hour drives, but not bad enough to justify not trying to get there.

Now having said that - I brought my laptop home with me. I will not hesitate to pull a few hours in the a.m. before heading across the river.

Namaste.

Note To Self

-Do not go to the grocery store on a Sunday after church.
-Definitely do not go to the grocery store on the day before a forecasted big snow (and is Sunday right after church).
-Do not layer blankets on the bed that when pulled apart (by sleeping person in said bed) will cause sparks.
-Do not drop brand new cordless phone as it may cause a problem fitting correctly into charging base.
-Do not buy ice cream no matter how good it looks or how much the label screams reduced fat.
-Do not put the checkbook in a safe place that cannot be found later (2/13 Update: Found safe place).
-Do not put the ATM card with the checkbook in that safe place (2/13 Update: ATM card not in safe place).

Namaste.

Reality TV

If I remember correctly, I have gotten on my soap-box before about Reality TV. I used to be the biggest junkie of reality soaps, but have realized those shows aren't what I want to be "my reality". The exceptions of course are Biggest Looser (definitely my reality) and The Amazing Race (hello - traveling!).

I didn't watch the last Survivor, gave up on the Bachelor / Bachelorette many years ago and was so disgusted by Big Brother that it caused the soap-box rant (I think).

There is only one reason that I would start watching again.

Yes, you guessed it. . .That one reason happened. A local. Yes, a Cincinnatian. Someone that I need to root for is on the new Survivor. Alas, I am watching again. NOTE: There was a local on the Bachelor last season, but not even that could make me watch again.

Once she is voted off - I will be back to not watching (I hope).

Namaste.

It is. . .COLD!

Perhaps I realized this because I shoveled the white stuff three times between yesterday evening and this morning (and that doesn't count what the neighbors or the workers did either).

Perhaps I realized this because my furnace has not had a break in quite awhile.

Perhaps I realized this because I am sitting here, near a furnace vent, with goosebumps and teeth chattering.

Or perhaps I realized this because it is 15 degrees (F) without windchill outside my front door.

Have I mentioned lately that it is cold?

Namaste.

"Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us, snow is exhilarating; there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." - John Ruskin

Ever Had One Of Those Days. . .

. . .Where no matter what you do, you can't sit still?

. . .Where nothing keeps your attention?

. . .Where you get way more exercise than planned from running from room to room?


Yep, that's me tonight. I did 1.6 miles on the elliptical and a major back/ab workout and I still have tons of energy to burn. Should be fun trying to get sleep tonight!

Namaste.

"Most people think they live in the world, but I know that the world lives in me." - Depoc Chopra

Still Working On The New Me

I am happy to report that my work-outs are back to full intensity – I even completed a 12-minute mile today on the elliptical (huge for me)!

Have I mentioned that my bottom teeth appear to be straight after about 22 days in the braces? Don’t get too excited. . .The hardware has to stay on for the great orange and black rubber bands that will be a part of my Bengal outfit next season.

I changed my hairstyle last April, but have decided to change it again. Sooooo today, my hair joined the journey to the new me. Keep in mind, this experience was a little nerve-wracking. . .It was the first time that someone other than MommyMarie has cut my hair.

I now have my high-lights (I believe that they are caramel in color) and am sporting a new do! As much as I was a perm-addict growing up, believe-it or not, I now have a style that favors straight hair. Amazingly, I like it! Let’s see if that continues once I have to do it myself. . .

So far, everyone (the four that have seen it) likes it. I’ll let you know the response (or lack of response) that I get tomorrow at work!

Namaste.

“Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.” – George Eliot

I Hate Shopping. . .

. . .But I love being able to buy jeans in the next size down! :)

Yes, they are just a smidge tight in the back of my thighs, but another 5 lbs (or finding the right cut?) should take care of that!

I think this gives me a reason to go partying!

Namaste.