Why is it when "life gives you lemons," you are supposed to "make lemonaid?'
Why can't I make a lemon meringue pie?
Or use the lemon in a glass of iced tea?
Couldn't I also use the lemons as a natural cream rinse to add bounce and shine to my hair?
Or, what about taking the lemons and putting them down the garbage disposal to create a fresh and clean scented garbage disposal?
What if I used the lemons to create a pretty centerpiece or decorative filling for a vase?
Do I have to make lemonaid? Or can I be myself, and "recreate the wheel?"
Happy Monday! Enjoy a bit of sweetness in your day!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Fun for Friday (posted a lil early!)
One of my friends, Michelle S., sent this to me. I thought it was fun to do and decided to share it on my blog. Thanks Michelle!
Answer the 30 questions at the end and send it to your friends (including me, leave the answer as a comment).
This is for your entire life!
(x)Gone on a blind date?
(X)Skipped school?
(X)Watched someone die?
( )Been to Canada?
( )Been to Mexico?
( )Been to Florida?
(X)Been on a plane?
(X)Been lost?
(X)Been on the opposite side of the country?
( )Gone to Washington, DC?
(X)Swam in the ocean?
(X)Cried yourself to sleep?
(X)Played cops and robbers?
(X)Recently colored with crayons?
(X)Sang Karaoke?
(X)Paid for a meal with coins only?
(X)Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(X)Made prank phone calls?
(X)Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose?
(X)Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
(X)Danced in the rain?
(X)Written a letter to Santa Claus?
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe?
(X)Watched the sunrise with someone you care about?
(X)Blown bubbles?
(X)Gone ice-skating?
(X)Been skinny dipping outdoors?
(X) Gone to the movies?
1. Any nick name? “BOB” It’s an old story
2. Mother's name? Gail
3. Favorite drink? McDonald’s icy cold Coca Cola!
4. Tattoo? None
5. Body Piercings? Ears
6. How much do you love your job? I LOVE it!!!!
7. Birthplace: California
8. Favorite vacation spot? Nothing too hot, and NEVER a cruise!
9. Ever been to Africa? Nope
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Oh yeah!
11. Ever been on TV? A few times
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? Yes
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. Drive a motor cycle? No, but have had fun on the back
15. Favorite salad dressing? Manda’s homemade 1000 Island
16. Favorite pie? Suzette’s Apple (simply THE best!)
17. Favorite number? 3
18. Favorite movie? I like silly, light hearted make me laugh and cry chick flicks
19. Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving
20. Favorite dessert? Ice Cream
21. Favorite food? Pasta and salad
22. Favorite day of the week? Friday night
23. Favorite brand of body wash? Don’t have one
24. Favorite toothpaste? Any mint-gel (no paste)
25. Favorite smell? It’s a toss up between, the scent of my mom when she hugs me and the scent of my Grams Butter Cookies baking in the oven… both sweet, pure and delightful!
26. What do you do to relax? Stamping, reading, blogging
28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? 10 years older, maybe a little wiser
29. Furthest place you will send this message? Maryland
30. Who will respond to this the fastest? Surprise me!
Answer the 30 questions at the end and send it to your friends (including me, leave the answer as a comment).
This is for your entire life!
(x)Gone on a blind date?
(X)Skipped school?
(X)Watched someone die?
( )Been to Canada?
( )Been to Mexico?
( )Been to Florida?
(X)Been on a plane?
(X)Been lost?
(X)Been on the opposite side of the country?
( )Gone to Washington, DC?
(X)Swam in the ocean?
(X)Cried yourself to sleep?
(X)Played cops and robbers?
(X)Recently colored with crayons?
(X)Sang Karaoke?
(X)Paid for a meal with coins only?
(X)Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(X)Made prank phone calls?
(X)Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose?
(X)Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
(X)Danced in the rain?
(X)Written a letter to Santa Claus?
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe?
(X)Watched the sunrise with someone you care about?
(X)Blown bubbles?
(X)Gone ice-skating?
(X)Been skinny dipping outdoors?
(X) Gone to the movies?
1. Any nick name? “BOB” It’s an old story
2. Mother's name? Gail
3. Favorite drink? McDonald’s icy cold Coca Cola!
4. Tattoo? None
5. Body Piercings? Ears
6. How much do you love your job? I LOVE it!!!!
7. Birthplace: California
8. Favorite vacation spot? Nothing too hot, and NEVER a cruise!
9. Ever been to Africa? Nope
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Oh yeah!
11. Ever been on TV? A few times
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? Yes
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. Drive a motor cycle? No, but have had fun on the back
15. Favorite salad dressing? Manda’s homemade 1000 Island
16. Favorite pie? Suzette’s Apple (simply THE best!)
17. Favorite number? 3
18. Favorite movie? I like silly, light hearted make me laugh and cry chick flicks
19. Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving
20. Favorite dessert? Ice Cream
21. Favorite food? Pasta and salad
22. Favorite day of the week? Friday night
23. Favorite brand of body wash? Don’t have one
24. Favorite toothpaste? Any mint-gel (no paste)
25. Favorite smell? It’s a toss up between, the scent of my mom when she hugs me and the scent of my Grams Butter Cookies baking in the oven… both sweet, pure and delightful!
26. What do you do to relax? Stamping, reading, blogging
28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? 10 years older, maybe a little wiser
29. Furthest place you will send this message? Maryland
30. Who will respond to this the fastest? Surprise me!
My mind is a blank ..
Not having slept well last night, I am finding that my mind seems to be set on "slow" or stuck in "park."
Oh, that helped!
Last night Manda and I were going out to a friend's house. Our friends were away for the evening visiting family in the Bay Area, and didn't take their dogs with them. You have to know that the dogs are loved as much as their human children. The eldest dog is (we think) a 13 year old English Mastiff. She came to their family 8 years ago from a Mastiff rescue program. She is totally adorable, but showing signs of her age. The younger dog is an absolutely adorable yellow lab pup who is not quite a year old. Both dogs are very well mannered, and love to be with people.
So, after work, Manda drove me out to the river so we could go and play with the dogs for awhile. We took the back way, heading out Baseline Road which turns into Riago Road and crosses the freeway before connecting to PowerLine Road which runs parallel to the airport.
This is our favorite way to go out to Jill's. Amanda likes to watch the planes as they taxi the runways, take off or land. It's a peaceful drive, not congested like the freeway even though the road reminds me of a two-laned highway since the speed limit is 55.
Manda did really well keeping up with the flow of traffic and maintaining control over my car.
The dogs were excited to see us, Marina was all smiles and had to bring us all of the toys from her toy box to play with. Gracie as usual, just loves me cuz' I spoil her and give her treats. Manda, the dogs and I shared a picnic dinner on the deck, relaxed and had a great evening.
Oh, that helped!
Last night Manda and I were going out to a friend's house. Our friends were away for the evening visiting family in the Bay Area, and didn't take their dogs with them. You have to know that the dogs are loved as much as their human children. The eldest dog is (we think) a 13 year old English Mastiff. She came to their family 8 years ago from a Mastiff rescue program. She is totally adorable, but showing signs of her age. The younger dog is an absolutely adorable yellow lab pup who is not quite a year old. Both dogs are very well mannered, and love to be with people.
So, after work, Manda drove me out to the river so we could go and play with the dogs for awhile. We took the back way, heading out Baseline Road which turns into Riago Road and crosses the freeway before connecting to PowerLine Road which runs parallel to the airport.
This is our favorite way to go out to Jill's. Amanda likes to watch the planes as they taxi the runways, take off or land. It's a peaceful drive, not congested like the freeway even though the road reminds me of a two-laned highway since the speed limit is 55.
Manda did really well keeping up with the flow of traffic and maintaining control over my car.
The dogs were excited to see us, Marina was all smiles and had to bring us all of the toys from her toy box to play with. Gracie as usual, just loves me cuz' I spoil her and give her treats. Manda, the dogs and I shared a picnic dinner on the deck, relaxed and had a great evening.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Wonderful Wednesday
I am not sure what happened to Tuesday, but it is gone. It was one of those really busy days that flew by before I even had a chance to open my eyes.
Since Monday's post was negative in nature I thought I would post some of the the positive, upbeat things that I enjoy about life. The list is not in any particular order.
My husband and daughter
Our four-legged family members (yes, I do mean the cats and dog)
Our wonderful friends who are so special
Laughter
Sharing a smile
Sharing a conversation
Sunshine in the morning
The breezes that come across the valley
Honesty
Air conditioning
Running water
Hugs
Ice Cream
Playing in the park
Swinging on a swing
The sound of water lapping on the banks of the river
The sound of a cat purring
Playing in the sprinklers
Tomato soup
Spending time with my teen-aged daughter
Listening to the laughter of Manda and her friends
Talking on the phone
Texting
Reading (I love to read!)
Stamping
Scrapping
Learning
A good night's sleep
Holding my husband's hand
Tap dancing
Reaching goals
Sharing dreams
Thanksgiving
My sister-in-law (Suzette)
My brother's sobriety
My mother's happiness
My husband's new schedule
Of course there are many, many, many more things I love about life!
Happy Wendesday, I hope you are happy too!
Since Monday's post was negative in nature I thought I would post some of the the positive, upbeat things that I enjoy about life. The list is not in any particular order.
My husband and daughter
Our four-legged family members (yes, I do mean the cats and dog)
Our wonderful friends who are so special
Laughter
Sharing a smile
Sharing a conversation
Sunshine in the morning
The breezes that come across the valley
Honesty
Air conditioning
Running water
Hugs
Ice Cream
Playing in the park
Swinging on a swing
The sound of water lapping on the banks of the river
The sound of a cat purring
Playing in the sprinklers
Tomato soup
Spending time with my teen-aged daughter
Listening to the laughter of Manda and her friends
Talking on the phone
Texting
Reading (I love to read!)
Stamping
Scrapping
Learning
A good night's sleep
Holding my husband's hand
Tap dancing
Reaching goals
Sharing dreams
Thanksgiving
My sister-in-law (Suzette)
My brother's sobriety
My mother's happiness
My husband's new schedule
Of course there are many, many, many more things I love about life!
Happy Wendesday, I hope you are happy too!
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