It's been so long since I last blogged here I worried I may have forgotten how to use the ML language. Kind of funny but my while my mind is empty my fingers still knew their way around here. I'm finding the ML is kind of embedded in me so to speak because its not something I'm having to think about as I'm typing. I've noticed so many changes here, most for the good. I can't seem to find where the link is to display who's here and who's not that used to be rig... [More]

For anyone wondering where I've been or what I'm up to these days I'm taking a step back from WDC for a short time to take care of other priorities in my life at the moment. This weekend I'll be fulfilling auction win obligations and getting things organized for my vacation. I may occassionally check e-mails but not with any regularity. I will be continuing to provide a pick for BORS and will get that to Kim each month before it should be due. If anyone has any questions or wo... [More]

*Note to self, take down Halloween motiff in blog* I was quick to put it up though I'm not sure how quick I'll be at taking it down. I have so many projects going right now my head is spinning with it all. I have my secret project (yeah, I know you wanna know what it is and soon...soon). I also have my first time in NaNo. I also have a facebook life and an outside life. Did I just say I have a facebook life? Yeah I did...hmmm, you can drag me kicking and screaming but I won't ... [More]

NaNo is starting and I'm trying to tie up loose ends and get things ready to go today. I'm going to get my best of rising stars pick into so she won't have to wait for my choice this month. My super secret project that I'm working on with is about ready to come out to see the light of day and I hope everyone in BloggVille will get on board and participate as its especially created for our fellow blogging maniacs. Yeah, you all know who you are too. To blog or not... [More]

Got ya with that title did I? If you notice I don't think I ever blog using the color black. In fact its so routine for me to change the color font its the first thing I do with every single entry. My fingers tried to pull that fast one with me as I started here today because they shamelessly know the way. A couple of things about facebook...I'm eating humble pie here because I resisted and resisted for so long and I even signed up and canceled my account the first t... [More]

Taking a clue from I went and visited the free site {link:http://www.goldinuniverse.com/default.asp} You are a very sensitive person and you try hard (perhaps a little too hard) to make favourable impressions and to be recognised by your peers. But you have that inherent need to feel appreciated and admired and you are easily hurt if all of your endeavours go by unappreciated or not acknowledged. Stop trying so hard. You are a true extrovert, frivolous and outgoing. You need to feel ... [More]

Have you ever entered a huge entry only to delete it? I just did that and I poured my heart into it because I needed to and then realized I didn't need to post it. It was about someone close to me and I realized after it was written that it was a violation of their privacy and I shouldn't post it publicly. The simple act of writing it was what I needed. I needed to gain some perspective from the event and I think I have...maybe some clarity a bit of understanding and most of all I nee... [More]

Sometimes I have the strangest thoughts during the day...okay sometimes at night too where out of the blue I start questioning myself about what I'd do if this or that happened. Yep I do actually query myself from time to time and today I had a tiny problem urrrrrrgh with cafe world. After cooking some soup for 4 hours today one of the stoves made my food completely dissapear instead of serving it. That ticked me off, loss of funds...okay loss of points yeah, whatever. Anyway...then... [More]

Why do so many people waste so much time speculating on what the U.S. going to do or what's going to happen in the U.S.? Maybe I've been raised differently, but I don't spend anytime really worrying about what happens in other countries and their elections. Why? Because it doesn't pertain to my day to day way of living. I have admittedly not much understanding of what is going on in other parts of the world, nor do I feel its my business to worry about it. I have enough on my... [More]

Yes, I'm ashamed and yes, its totally true! I'm officially addicted to Cafe World, this for now is my crack. When I was first issued the invitation I sat and thought about it for half a minute and kind of thumbed my nose up at it. I was too busy playing super pets and vampire games to be very interested in what appeared to be a pretty "tame" game compared to the lurking around in the shadows with vampires full of blood lust or so I've been told. Anyway, the other da... [More]

I was listening to a call in radio talk show yesterday and only half listening when the topic suddenly caught my interest. They were talking about farming on face book. Hmmmm, this could be interesting I was thinking so I really started paying attention to what they had to say. Turns out this farming could be the new crack and just as addictive. I was shocked by the next feature of the story which was the call in portion. You would not believe the amount of MEN calling in to complain about th... [More]

Okay... I did it and despite myself I can't believe I did! I caught Nano Fever and actually signed up for this year's Nano. I have no idea what I'm going to write about, where I'll find the time or even where to start. Anyone more experienced in this who'd like to pass on a few details of what to do next etc. please feel free to send me advice and hints. I did it before I had a chace to stop and think because if I took that time, I'd have never done it. I'm n... [More]

I'm not sure about you, but after suffering a big loss such as we did its a bit surreal when you think about your life and how its unfolding around you. Stop..., look around you and see what your life is really like. Are you treasuring each moment and living fully or coasting by without thought to all the time you are wasting. Yes..., I did say wasting. We all have these big hopes, plans and dreams but are we working daily on fulfilling them? Losing a loved one that you are close to makes ... [More]

Thank you guys so much for your kind thoughts and well wishes. This is especially hard for my MIL as her and her sister have spoken at least a half dozen times per day for their entire lives. My MIL is in Az and her sister Betty lived in Ok where their family grew up and came from. From the time I entered their family, even before I was married into it I was welcomed eagerly into their family. Aunt Betty became my Aunt Betty the first time I spoke with her, she was just that kind of person an... [More]

My husband's aunt passed away last night about 30 minutes after making the previous entry. ... [More]

My husband's Aunt Betty is in the hospital to night and they don't expect her to live until the morning. She had been having strange symptoms, bloating and other unexplained goings on with her body now for about a year. She was previously given incorrect dosages of medication and has had one thing after an other going on with her medically now for months. We are all heart broken. Today they replaced a valve on her heart, closed her up and told us everything was fine. A few hours late... [More]

I couldn't help myself, seemed like a good time to decorate this evening. We have rain coming our way and a chill in the air. My kids were talking about their costumes and decorating the house this weekend for one of their special holidays. My oldest son has decided to dress up for school, kinda funny since he's a Junior and he hasn't wanted to dress up for the past couple of years, but hey..., I'm going for it because there aren't that many years left picking out Hallowee... [More]

Have you ever noticed when you have a goal in mind, that you suddenly get really lazy? I have this thing going on...my secret actually about WDC and yet, I'm goo lazy to work on it. I'm lacking movtivation and I need to get it in gear and get busy. I think maybe the weather is affecting my mood and making me just want to snuggle up inside my warm comforter and drink hot cocoa and read for the pleasure of it. Hmmmm yeah! Today was one of those great lazy fall days that you real... [More]

I'm so not good at keeping secrets...but I'm bursting to spill a little bit. Just remember that if anyone asks you, absolutely you didn't hear it from me. I have it under good authority...that there is something new and huge going to be hitting Blogville soon and I can't be FORCED or made to give up my knowledge to anyone. I'm telling you not even chocolate can make me spill this secret (truffles maybe). Just know that you are ALL going to want to be a part of ... [More]

The great thing about blogging is you get to share your views and opinions with the world. The bad thing about blogging is not everyone agrees with you. I'm going to try and pin point why I have such a dislike for Obama. I've actually been put to the test by to question my dislike and see if I can figure it out and there for draw my own conclusions. I can tell you for one thing that I'm not racist against Obama, his color doesn't bother me in the least, nor does it ... [More]

I try, I really, really do try to say something nice and then I spot that name, "Obama" and my head does a 360 degree turn and spins off my shoulders and its as if I become an entirely different person. Talking about Obama makes me aggressive..., me. Children and dogs love me does that speak for something? As hard as I try the mere mention of his name makes me grit my teeth, it is like the sound of nails running across a chalkboard. When I heard this morning that he'd won ... [More]

Heard a few things the other day I meant to share here and got busy and forgot. Here is a woman who was tired of being taken advantage of by her Bank, which just happened to be Bank of America. They upped the interest rate on her credit cards to 30% and so she tried calling them to negotiate a better rate. Apparently they were unwilling to work with her so she decided to take her own stand which she calls "The Debtors Revolt". Her play got so much attention that she's been doing... [More]

Blogging is the New Aerobics! Okay I've been doing a lot of research here lately on how to improve and increase hits in your blog. So here's the deal you can also up the amount of comments and e-mail you're receiving by doing a few simple things. This works especially well if you are a blogger on WDC because the set-up here is prime for improving your stats and hits. First of all you want to make a point of reading the blogs of others and of course commenting on... [More]

Have you ever known a perpetual student in your life? They are always enrolled in college, studying for this or that. They frequently change majors and seem to have no real goals in life, though they talk as if the world is their oyster. Know the type I mean? Always headed some place but never quite arriving? Wikepedia says this about a perpetual student: Often, there is no goal of either degree or major. This term can have either a positive or negative connotation, depending on the p... [More]

Good morning peeps, hope you're all doing well. I woke up this morning to something rather unusual in good old So. California and that was a sweet chill in the air. Most of us who live here relish even the slightest of change in our weather because here in the So. end of it all we don't usually see much of a variance in either direction. Last night I could feel the slight dampness and cool breezy evenings that begin to mark the return of fall and I reveled in it! I made popcorn to... [More]

Okay get ready to have your world rocked right now, seriously! This entry is going to discuss the virtues and many varied uses of duct tape and they aren't what you are most likely used to thinking duct tape is useful for. Hold onto your socks and take the duct tape tour. To start this our journey into the amazing world of duct tape you simply have to make a visit to the famous "Duct Tape Guys" {link:http://www.ducttapeguys.com/} Yes my friends you too can make the follo... [More]

So many of you wrote me about loving In & Out Burgers and a few of you my friends that are not from California, Arizona or Nevada wondered what the heck was an In & Out anyway! So here is a little bit of In & Out trivia and history for those of you that care. They are without a doubt the BEST hamburger that can be bought in a drive thru in California. Check it out. Here is a link to the In & Out Web Site where you can read up on the history, menu and locations. The pictures alone are eno... [More]

Today was a really great day. It was one of those super busy days that start out ordinary and end up quite extraordinary you know the kind right? Woke up, showered and went out to get coffee. We had the intention this morning to work on our business and we had several washer and dryer pick-ups for the morning but nothing yet for the afternoon. I'd sold my first set over the phone sight unseen by 9 AM and my phone was ringing off the hook from customers wanting to purchase units. Grab... [More]

I was recently contacted by a nameless member here who informed me they were leaving their account here and wanted me and others to link to their facebook page. I didn't have a facebook page but I wanted to keep in contact with other members here who did. Many have been blogging about their exploits there and even though once I opened the account I didn't "get it". I decided to stick with it and see if I could figure out what others were loving so much about it. Keep in... [More]

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I am so in love with this song, just wanted to share it. The voice is magical and once you get this tune playin in your head I guarantee you'll have a hard time getting it out again. {embed:youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i3pqJ2jqLo}... [More]

I am in love with that show...Lie to me. I've always liked studying body language and if I had to choose a great career for myself I do believe I'd love that one. It's so amazing to watch someone talk when you are cued in to watching more than just what they are saying. When your looking for subtle changes in their eyes, the way they move or use their hands. Now I understand why when you're little and your mom always used to tell you that she could tell when you were liein... [More]

It took me awhile to realize that I had competition in my life. He moved her in right in under my nose and I was too naive to realize it. At first he started spending evenings out with her doing God knows what all, I only know he wasn't doing it with me. He would talk about her all the time, find ways to work her into our conversations and my life began to feel as if she was dominating it, dominating me. I started realizing when he spoke of her that his voice would soften and gain a new... [More]

Seriously, it's true negative people suck the very life blood out of you and drain every single ounce of energy they can steal from you. Energy vampires do exist and they are real and around us every single day. You know them and see them every single day, you work with them, live with them and now heaven forbid we even blog with them. Are they drama queens after attention or do they really only ever see the glass as half empty? I get exhausted reading their entries because it is day ... [More]

Today is one you may want to mark on your calendar's I have nothing set to blog about today. No specific subject, no magical happenings and no pressings problems that I need to spill about or share. How did this happen? Since its going to be that kind of an entry today might as well bore you silly and tell you what I've done so far this morning. Went and got amazing coffee from AM/PM which my husband makes very special for me. He gets hazelnut flavored coffee and then adds hot c... [More]

I had the surprise and pleasure to meet someone last night both unexpected yet familiar, have you ever had that type of experience before? You've never met yet you are instantly comfortable and feel as if you've known someone forever. God has a way of putting you where you're supposed to be even when you may not realize it until much later. As part of our appliance business we offer a warranty on purchased units and we'd just sold a new until to this guy about 2 weeks prior to... [More]

I'm a girl..., that explains why we are always on the prowl looking for quick weight loss secrets that are natural, easy, work and are cheap right? It's part of the girly club and we all do it even though we may not all admit to it. Anyway..., there is this hot new diet out that includes taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before each meal to help with weight loss. Sounds yummy right? I did the research on this new trend and here's how it works and what you do to ... [More]

Had something interesting forwarded to me today via my inspiration site. If you have been interested in learning more about the Mayan calendar and 2012, this is a must see for you. I'm only posting the first video here as its 1-14. At the end of the clip you are given the opportunity to move on to the next clip. Funny thing is he talks about this meditation experience he had when two flying lights came to him and I haven't shared this with too many people because for one thing it m... [More]

So the new cut went off without a hitch, mom is my hairdresser in times of a pinch like when I decide to get it cut on a Sunday and don't want to make an appointment to go into her shop and see Maria. I love going there, feeling pampered and going through the entire ritual but it takes up half of my morning or afternoon and my mom can do what she does for me in 20 minutes. I ended up having 4-5" taken off the back and my hair still hits the bottom of my collar bone so shorter, bu... [More]

Today is Micahel's Birthday, he's 10 years old and now an official double digit. He advised me that we now have something in common, because we are both double digits now. He had me on that one! I wonder if he thinks we're now on more equal footing, because that is just too funny. As if... I decided yesterday to get my hair cut today..., big decision when it's half way down your back. I'm off to do that and will share later, I'll save everyone some of my locks ... [More]

Yeah right... But since I grabbed your attention why not hang out for a moment and we can bond. I did get a lot of stuff done in my healing blog last night and I'm working on the political blog, but I was able to find a great format that felt right for me last night and that is a major thing. I feel comfortable blogging here, when I sign in as far as I'm concerned I'm in my bottle and I don't have to stop and think about what I'm saying or doing. I can identify with m... [More]

Yesterday after my spout off I felt fantastic. I slept like a baby and could hardly make it up last night past midnight. I barely made it to midnight and checking in on my Vampire game to grab my points and gamble etc. before I had to go to bed, I was so sleepy! A great thing since I've had trouble falling to sleep the past week. I also took a melatonin, something I've never done before but my whole family swears by the natural remedy to relax and fall more fully asleep. Surprisingly ... [More]

As I was sitting in the car today listening to Senator John McCain spout off yet again about something else he agrees with the Dems on. I was struck with a similar thought I've had about him for quite some time. Come out of the closet already will you? You are NOT a Republican and haven't voted or spoken like one in years so come out of the closet and join your party the Dems and just be upfront about your choices. Stop hiding under the guise of conservatism when you are anything bu... [More]

So the whole racist thing has backfired on Obama. Those who were looking for any reason to drop the card did so at the peril of his Presidency and his health care plan. So now the focus is no longer on the health care issue it is on racism and heating up moment by moment. Jimmy Carter, Kanaye, Joe Wilson, who will be next? President Obama's ratings are dropping daily..., hourly at this rate really and people don't seem to care. They've got the ball and now they are running... [More]

Yep...I couldn't believe it either, but its true! The President and I are finally starting to bond. {embed:youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxKIcrDsJAs} {link:http://www.kfi640.com/cc-common/news/videos/playerccas.html?loc=0&pimg=&redir=yes} *Wait out the commercial and you get to hear Obama live call Kanaye a "jackass". ... [More]

You've gott a love a warning sign which appeals to the idiots over public safety. lmao Gosh, I'm so easily amused Yesterday was a complete wash out on selling our truck. But, we've already had 4 calls to come see it this morning so we're hoping its the last day we'll need to wash and "groom" it before our big date with potential buyers. Also took some new photos of it and posted them on Craig's list so hopefully some deranged psycho from the li... [More]

Hey you guys the video that follows is very graphic and super gross, so of course you wanna see it right? It's one of those things you don't want to look at but you can't turn away either. My husband had this posted in one of his forums and all the ooo's and ah's made him think you guys might like getting grossed out too. So...get ready and watch cyst boy....it's totally unbelievable! {embed:youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP4tQR2lmv8} I'm j... [More]

I knew that it wasn't a matter of if Patrick would pass, but it was a matter of when. I'm so sad. He was one of my favorite actors and I enjoyed watching him Dirty Dancing and also Ghost and one of my favorites that wasn't his most popular movies but Roadhouse. Him and his wife Lisa were actually together since she was 15 and he was 19 and married all this time after. One of the longest running Hollywood marriages that I am sure of. I also just found out from the attached artic... [More]

Okay...here is your warning notice before you read further. This is a joke that includes Native Americans in it. The joke isn't on them, it is on us...meaning everyone else. Also for the record, I have indian blood in my veins so, laugh anyway. Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white government official, 'You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's do... [More]

Please note the new warning notice at the top of my blog. I found today I needed to include this in case anyone was coming in here expecting to read their own views and opinions, sorry but you will only find mine here. I had an entry this morning which I'd spent a lot of time writing and researching, included some nice quotes to compliment my thoughts and then I was accused by someone who I won't name, even if they choose to make themselves public you won't hear it from me. ... [More]