Month: September 2006

Ah, Mamacita

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Yesterday was Mamacita’s birthday and I was so distracted, I forgot to blog about it.

Why was I distracted, you may ask?

Because I was trying to get in touch with her all evening and could not!

I knew she was working all day so I waited until I was driving home to give her a call. I got the voicemail. No big deal; left a birthday message and said call me back, etc.

I went right from work to get my hair cut and ended up there forever. I checked my cell on the way out and still no call from Mamacita.

I got home around 8 and called again. Still, the voicemail. Another message.

This is when I release my OCD and start calling every five minutes. Then I thought, maybe there has been an accident on their road – there often is, as it is a busy road with too many trucks and too many curves and too many speeders, and for some reason, most accidents cause their phones to go out.

So I called her cell. It didn’t even ring, just went to the voicemail which she does not have setup. I think I tried this three times in between calling the home phone.

Finally, I got online and emailed her, just about the same time I posted last night.

Still nothing.

So I call Dad’s cell. He answers and says she’s fine, their phone is fine, she’s just been on it all that time.

My, what a popular Mama I have!

She finally called me around 10 and I finally got to wish her a happy birthday.

Sigh.

Four Days!

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So what did I do with my four days, you ask? I know y’all are waiting with baited breath.

Well, Friday I had lunch with a friend and bought some lovely shoes. I never thought of myself as a shoe girl but as of late, I’m finding only certain brands and styles will do.

Friday night I had dinner with Doris & Jim, which was very nice. We’ve been meaning to do it forever but it’s always this or that coming up with me and we never get to it. I’m glad we finally did!

Then the best fun of all.

I did “fall” housecleaning the rest of the weekend. Actually, it cannot properly be categorized as “fall” housecleaning, I suppose, when there’s been no “spring” cleaning or frankly much cleaning at all going on in these parts. I moved furniture, I wiped down walls, I even did a window…yes, only one! Chalk that one up to an unfortunate ice tea accident…

Now my body is telling me that fibromyalgia and heavy-duty housecleaning do not mix. Especially in the fall in the northeast, when it is apparently going to just rain right on through until it’s cold enough to snow.

I only got the living room, bedroom, hall & bathroom done. I started on the kitchen yesterday and just couldn’t go any further – I was plumb tuckered. (I’m pretending the office/spare room doesn’t exist for the moment.)

Now, I think I’m going to curl up and watch my latest Netflix delivery – Must Love Dogs. I don’t think it is going to be a classic but hey, it’s got John Cusack in it. You can’t beat that.

No foolin’.

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A meme picked up from www.rocksinmydryer.typepad.com:

What do you like most about where you live?

I like that it is still somewhat rural, although it is growing all the time. I like that it’s small enough that you can get to know the people at the grocery store or the hardware store and they know you.

Is there anything strange about where you live?

Hmmm. Nothing too unusual, I suppose. Though I’m sure my friends have some ideas!

What’s one of your all-time favorite music albums and why?

This is a tough one because I have many.
Did you have a passion for something as a kid that you still have now? (If not, what is one of your passions now?)
What do you like most about having a blog?

Good Thing THESE Feasts Don’t Add Calories! Friday Feast 109

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Appetizer
What are some lyrics you have misheard (such as, instead of “Gettin’ Jiggy With It” you heard “Kick a chicken with it”)?

Actually, it wasn’t me that misheard…I believe both of these were young boys in worship service…instead of “Holy, Holy, Holy”, it became “Holy, holy, whole wheat” and my absolute favorite, instead of “all things are possible”, it was “all things are popsicles”! Love ’em!

Soup
What is the worst movie you have ever seen?

I really did not like The English Patient. I’m sure there are a few others but that’s the first one that pops into my mind

Salad
Using the letters from your favorite number, write a sentence. Example: Tomorrow has really easy experiences.

Fridays I visit eskimos.

Main Course
What was the most interesting news story you have heard this week?

The one that has stuck with me is the story of the father who killed his next door neighbor aftering hearing the man had possibly molested the man’s two year old daughter. It breaks my heart.

Dessert
Which word(s) would you choose to describe your wardrobe?

Simple, classic

Friday Feast #108

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I missed last week’s…and it was a good one. So TWO feasts this week! Here’s the first:

Appetizer
If you could have a free subscription to any magazine, which one would you like to have?

Today’s Christian Woman. I read it cover to cover – literally, ads and all – each time it comes. I absolutely love it.

Soup
Describe your living room (furnishings, colors, etc.)

I can do better than that!

























Salad
What does the shape of a circle make you think of?

Wedding rings, the shape being without a beginning or end…

Main Course
Name 3 things in your life that you consider to be absolute necessities.

God
A tie – chocolate & friends
Contacts

Dessert
What was the last really funny movie you watched?

Really funny? Hmmm. I haven’t seen much lately and no real side-splitters. I saw Failure to Launch the other night and there were some funny parts in that.

Thirteen Things That Are Making Me Happy Today

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Thirteen Things That Are Making Me Happy Today1. I am off from work for the next four days!
2. I only have a couple of things planned for that time so I won’t spend it all running all over creation like usual!
3. I had an appt this afternoon that went well and made me very happy and might lead to further happiness. I’m feeling very hopeful about it.
4. Ramona is feeling better and acting much more normal and friendly. She even came out to visit with Emily & Sarah on Friday.
5. Did I mention I’m off for the next four days?!!??
6. I cut my hair today before my appt – there was no other way – and I don’t look like a freak! I had flashbacks to being 5 and cutting my hair while I was doing it…only this time I didn’t cut off three inches and hide the evidence in the bookshelves!
7. I finally finished the children’s ministry schedule & orders of service for September. We’re starting new curricula in two classes and I was trying to figure that all out.
8. Our new pastor has arrived! Our bishop is doing a commissioning service Sunday and then he’ll be in action. This is a great relief!
9. We got out women’s retreat invites out on Sunday and people are excited! I’m already receiving responses back, which is wonderful. I’m praying for a great turnout.
10. I don’t have to go to work for FOUR DAYS. FOUR!
11. I am planning to get some things done around the house this weekend that I haven’t had the time or energy for. As fall approaches, the fibro cannot be far behind. I have to take my less painful days and energy as it comes. And so far, so good!
12. I can sleep in a few of those days. And NAP. Nap, nap, nap.
13. I’m having lunch with a friend tomorrow and dinner with other friends…so no cooking for me. Yahoo!

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