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February 15th, 2010 Posted at Blogging
1. How old will you be in five years? 36
2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today? My boss. Ugh.
3. How tall are you? 5′9″
4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks? Mr. V’s gastric bypass. Woot!
5. What’s the last movie you saw? Valentine’s Day
6. Who was the last person you called? My coworker across the hall
7. Who was the last person to call you? My coworker across the hall
8. What was the last text message you received? A tweet probably
9. Who was the last person to leave you a voicemail? My mother
10. Do you prefer to call or text? Text
11. What were you doing at 12am last night? Watching Holmes on Homes with Mr. V
12. Are your parents married/separated/divorced? Married
13. When is the last time you saw your mom? October
14. What color are your eyes? Hazel
15. What time did you wake up today? 7 a.m.
16. What are you wearing right now? t-shirt, PJ pants, jacket
17. What is your favorite christmas song? O Holy Night
18. Where is your favorite place to be? On the back patio with Mr. V on a warm day
19. Where is your least favorite place to be? In a line or a crowd
20. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? Somewhere peaceful with lots of great history and architecture
21. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? No idea!
22. Do you tan or burn? Tan
23. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? Death. I wasn’t very fearful but I was scared to die.
24. What was the last thing that really made you laugh? Mr. V had me almost peeing my pants laughing before bed last night. He rocks my world. 
25. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
26. How big is your bed? King
27. Do you have a laptop or desktop computer? Both
29. What color are your sheets? Sage green and chocolate brown
30. How many pillows do you sleep with? One
31. What is your favorite season? Spring
32. What do you like about Autumn? Color changes
33. What do you like about winter? Not much!
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February 14th, 2010 Posted at Blogging
- Irritated at Mr. V. One glass of wine with altered tummy intoxicates me and yet he still insists I drive to pharmacy to get kid's meds. Grr #
- I got flowers from a vendor on Thursday; taking them to a friend in the hospital today. Just not the same as flowers from a man… #
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January 31st, 2010 Posted at Blogging
- On my way home from first sleepover with Mr. V. Processing it all. Stay tuned for blog post… #
- Trying to come up with a creative weekly MILP roundup. I'm not creative.
#Fail Off to bake more and keep thinking creative thoughts # - Would be inspired to write more creative tweets if the people I follow would also follow me. Yes, you: @MrSnarkyPants @HoneyandLance LOL #
- Hilarious Fail site for sex/life/love failures: see http://www.fmylife.com/ #
- Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-19: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-12: Time to Rethink the Legal Professi.. http://tinyurl.com/cx9hnw #
- Hurtling into the Abyss? or Bliss?: I remember the first (and last) time I went skiing. I had practiced at the b.. http://tinyurl.com/dzzsoo #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #93 The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is the brainchild of Saramel (.. http://tinyurl.com/cpun7s #
- So tired today that the moan I let out when the Starbucks guy handed me my latte bordered on obscene. #
- TWO of my law school classmates were served with divorce papers this week. Nice way to kick off finals… =( #
- Sallie Mae wants 773/month for undergrad and law school loans starting next month. Fuck! Yes, I will be changing my repayment plan. Owie! #
- Living with Children: I am so irritated. Let me start this off by saying that I love my parents but right now I .. http://tinyurl.com/delo5m #
- Its Admin Professionals Day tomorrow. Remember your admin. I assure you a little thanks goes a long way. And loonng memories… #
- Saved: My parents went up to DC to visit my brother this weekend. Apparently he has really taken a 180-degree tu.. http://tinyurl.com/d7rsow #
- WTF?!? Hormone overdrive. Gushing over all babies and small children and over a certain man. And baking! When did I become such a *girl*?!? #
- How’s Yours?: My favorite hot Mama, kindred spirit and sexually direct friend, T, wrote a blog post this week ab.. http://tinyurl.com/cjh9jn #
- Amazing new relationship but one big issue. Is it a dealbreaker? How have you dealt? PLEASE weigh in… http://tinyurl.com/daa5k9 #
- Just found Pandora radio and realized I can put it on my Blackberry and it actually works. SWEET!!! http://www.pandora.com/blackberry #
- Sigh…: I’m totally head over heels. Just saying…
Tweet This Post http://tinyurl.com/cgxbft #
- Ready for the Weekend: This week has been insane. Every day felt like a repeat of Monday and it was one calamity.. http://tinyurl.com/c75zmj #
- Super Mommy Fail today. Got up at 830. Mom said no time for car detail before kids concert. Ignored. Now 30 mins late, still waiting 4 car. #
- Oh, the fun of grooming for a black tie event… Literally hours of nails, hair, wax, plucking and pain. I'd better get some tonight… Lol #
- I am clean and coiffed, I smell fantastic, and I'm ready to party! Now some downtime before I get dressed and drive across town. #
- Ultimate Walk of Shame: having to call Dad to bring you pants for church when you realize you slept over at boyfriends with everything but. #
- Horrifying tale of ICE deporting a man who was not foreign for 2 YEARS! http://www.wtvm.com/global/story.asp?S=10247048 via @addthis #
- My Dad just tried to add my VERY new boyfriend on Facebook. Explained why that is soooo inappropriate, as he has not met him yet, for one.. #
- Sunday Stealing: The Mud Meme: The Mud Meme Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Miranda from the blog .. http://tinyurl.com/dgeu7r #
- 36 Days In and the Ultimate Walk of Shame: Mr. V first e-mailed me on March 22. Last night, on Day 35, he took m.. http://tinyurl.com/cclcc6 #
- Divided By Status: The New York Times has a pretty heartwrenching piece today examining what happens when a coup.. http://tinyurl.com/c6f46w #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #95 This week’s roundup is up at New Duck’s.
The Weekly MILP (Moms in the Leg.. http://tinyurl.com/cnn3c2 # - Masks: So I wasn’t going to blog this but I did promise that I would be real here about my divorce recover.. http://tinyurl.com/dndmlv #
- At credit union holding my breath while I wait to see if I can get financing to sell truck and convert balance to private loan. Divorce sux! #
- Moment of clarity – truck is my exhusbands problem. He won't pay. Going to turn it in to credit union. Credit hit but decree says not mine #
- I go to the same Starbucks at least 2 days each week. They almost always screw it up. GRRR. #
- Mr. V invited his best girlfriends on our date tonight. Okay, they invited themselves. Should I be scared? Lol #
- Good morning @MrSnarkyPants #
- Night out with Mr. V's girlfriend posse was a success! They like me; I like them. Not sure what his sister thinks… Tomorrow, one month #
- Went and stood up for my right to get the correct over-priced caffeinated beverage. Grr. Walked out with free drink, made to spec. Yeah! #
- Gullible: Reminded a friend about the significant amount of money I am owed. Got an e-mail sob story this week a.. http://tinyurl.com/c59c9o #
- Killed a few trees printing today. Finally off to post-divorce group therapy followed by smoochy smoochy time with Mr. V. Yay! #
- Argh, my mother really is the Queen of the Passive Aggressive Guilt Trip. Sigh… #
- My amazing child is playing with my hair and giving me a scalp/neck massage. Says its because my hair is so soft. I'm gonna sleep now. Mmm. #
- Absolutely hating the fact that I'm bothered by Mr. V's lack of communication today. Insecurity be gone!!!! Grrr! #
- It’s Not You; It’s Him: Rachel Sarah recently blogged about her friend’s book on the secret to seducing me.. http://tinyurl.com/d8oyre #
- Yay for the Weekend!: It’s been another super-long week, capped off by a very long, strange and frustratin.. http://tinyurl.com/caxws5 #
- P.S.: My friend, Mike, sent me a note saying, “No, I think it’s you…” He was commenting .. http://tinyurl.com/cetfmr #
- Sunday Stealing: The Twenty Firsts Meme: Sunday Stealing: The Twenty Firsts Meme First Job: Housecleaner First R.. http://tinyurl.com/cwgsxv #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #96 This week’s roundup is up at A Little Fish in Law School.
The Weekly MILP (Moms.. http://tinyurl.com/cc5oq8 # - Searching for me?: LagLiv reminded me how fun it is to look at the Google searches to see how people are finding.. http://tinyurl.com/c63qhf #
- Weekend recap: I had a wonderful weekend. Spent Saturday morning with my Dad running errands, adding Dad to my S.. http://tinyurl.com/dczty6 #
- Do You Know What You’re Looking For?: Dad’s House really wowed me with his post today. Very honest and hea.. http://tinyurl.com/cnxrju #
- Just sold my house for almoat what I was asking. Mr. V. helped me negotiate and I can't believe iy! #
- Yee-haw!: Well today was a banner day!
1. Got an offer on my house that will actually let me walk away without.. http://tinyurl.com/curwag # - My Favorite Things: Last week in group therapy we talked about trying to find things we enjoy that have nothing .. http://tinyurl.com/dbt6y3 #
- Shirley the not-so-cool-cat just managed to rid herself of collar #6 this year. And if she brings me one more lizard… grrr. #
- Single Parent Advice and Fun: David at Dad’s House has a great post today full of marriage advice. Yeah, h.. http://tinyurl.com/c4nzcq #
- Just made my donation to Liz Logelin Foundation @mattlogelin. It's only $7 to help a widow(er) and his/her child. http://tinyurl.com/paxky8 #
- RT @mssinglemama Help widows and widower w/ children. Give $7 on the 7th for @mattlogelin. http://tinyurl.com/create.php #
- Just made my donation to Liz Logelin Foundation @mattlogelin. Only $7 to help a widow(er) and his/her child. http://tinyurl.com/paxky8 #
- is hot and bothered and not in a good way. Pulled 10 boxes from attic, ugh, cant find survey, and work is nuts w/out me. TGIF! #
- Never let a man choose the storage unit layout. Yep, the boxes of important papers are at the back behind the crib, couch, bureau and toys. #
- Finally found the #$(!& papers! OW! Also found my well-worn copy of the karma sutra, which was resp. 4 son, so wasn't all for naught.
# - Also found Fukuoku in a box. A good cleaning, new batteries and Mr V's in for a treat! Woo-hoo. #
- My mother says my whoring ways will send me straight to hell. In front of my kid. Yep, time to move. ;-( #
- Son happy with new frog at his Dad's. I'm crying in my Modelo Especial, munching on queso and waiting for my girls and guy to cheer me up. #
- $7 on the 7th: By donating $7.00 to The Liz Logelin Foundation on the 7th of every month, you are helping provid.. http://tinyurl.com/o77po9 #
- That Kind of Day: Lyrics | Sarah Buxton lyrics – That Kind Of Day lyrics Tweet This Post http://tinyurl.com/pnu7hq #
- Happy F(*&ing Mother’s Day: My mother just called me a whore. Again.
Earlier this week I sent her and my Dad a.. http://tinyurl.com/r7e6qg # - Mr. Romantic: I am dating the sweetest man. Swoon. In another post, probably tomorrow, I will tell you about the.. http://tinyurl.com/pqlr3q #
- Happy Mother's Day to all my Mommy Friends. Mothers: can't live with them; can't live without them. Love them no matter what. #
- is worried about her kid who just will not eat. Damn ADHD meds. #
- Moving On: God answers prayers and He answers them quickly. I was literally crying in my beer when Mr. V and two.. http://tinyurl.com/q9yb4d #
- Sunday Stealing: Sunday Stealing: The 2 for 1 Meme
1. What is on the walls of your room? Various prints from .. http://tinyurl.com/qldrer #
- Packing Up: So I took Friday off work to clean up the house and get the rest of the boxes out of the attic. Desp.. http://tinyurl.com/pyc4mx #
- RT @mssinglemama Great list! 2009's Best Single Mom books from SingleRose.com. http://bit.ly/kpI2S #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #97 The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is the brainchild of Saramel (.. http://tinyurl.com/o9fs3h #
- Timing: And God laughed…
In order to keep him as an employee in these tough economic times, my fatherR.. http://tinyurl.com/qg8w3r # - Hurt toe on Friday. Now swollen, itchy and super uncomfortable. Grrr. The healing process sucks! #
- is now broke but going to see George Strait and Sugarland. Thanks for tip @MrSnarkyPants #
- enjoyed Grey's Anatomy but is super regretting staying up until 1. Long week. Sooo tired!! #
- Yawn: This has been an incredibly long week. Early morning and late night meetings. Saw the new house with my ne.. http://tinyurl.com/oyntle #
- My 15yr deaf-blind dog fell in pool. Can't walk & legs bleeding a ton. Parents at dog ER. Want to puke. #
- Sutzi the Shih Tzu is bandaged, medicated, sleeping and wearing a pair of my son's socks on her mangled paws. We put pool barriers up today. #
- Ramping up: Mr. V and Roomie are on their way to my side of town. We’re going to scope out my super-full s.. http://tinyurl.com/q2m7no #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #98 This week’s roundup is up at One New Duck.
The Weekly MILP (Moms in the Legal P.. http://tinyurl.com/rabxuq # - Cold starting; roommate fighting with Mr. V (landlord) and dragging me in; ready to go back to bed and start again tomorrow. UGH!!! #
- Crazy/confusing/weird weekend: So this weekend was weird. Really weird. A reminder that this blog is a place for.. http://tinyurl.com/odpquz #
- Drama and why single parent dating SUCKS: Yesterday was rough. New Roomie is very melodramatic. But Mr. V and I .. http://tinyurl.com/pe7ecg #
- T has inspired me to head to Mr. V's for a little PM delight before apt moving errands. Good thing sex energizes me! #
- Moving to patio home with mostly elderly neighbors. Roomie says they are cranky. Ugh… #
- Got Bad mama lecture from ex-husband because son is on a sock strike. Yes, I am withholding all socks from my child. Whatever… #
- Are You Enjoying May Appropriately?: May is Masturbation Month. If you’re not doing it, you must get start.. http://tinyurl.com/rblq5u #
- My Aunt Pauline survived losing her husband in WWII and her home in Ike. Died today at 96. Huge loss. #
- Needy: Tweet This Post http://tinyurl.com/pmnlm7 #
- Loss: My favorite great aunt passed away today. She was 95, spunky, sassy and generally amazing. My grandfather&.. http://tinyurl.com/pgsbjl #
- Ran into old "friend" who propositioned me. Hands in pockets, reminding myself that I am happy albeit stressed. No making day worse!! #
- ned him down. Ugh… #
- Mr. V "joked" to a mutual friend that I'm a nympho. Grrr. If that were true, I wouldn't be watching Mr. Steamy McHardbody walk off int … #
- Is drowning in storage unit crap and super thankful for the fact that former BIL was willing to let me hire him to move me. Yay muscle! #
- Thanks bye now #3wordsaftersex – for the Craigslist F-buddy encounters. #
- New roomie is psycho. Lets her kids swear and hit her. Cried when I went out to dinner with Mr V and his sister and my son. Yikes! #
- But Chapin found me an awesome new Guatemalan sitter and actually offered to pay more in support this summer!!! Bowl me over! #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #99 This week’s roundup is up at Butterflyfish’s.
The Weekly MILP (Moms in th.. http://tinyurl.com/qawhlq # - Mini Drama Update: This weekend was crazy. Moved a 24′ truck full of furniture to the new place. Only to f.. http://tinyurl.com/oe6t6l #
- So sick. And just took on full house rental when Mr. V kicked Crazy Roomie to the curb. Now to find a roommate and get Big Ass Truck back! #
- Why has son suddenly lost his toilet aim? Men? Help a girl out – what do I do to help him get it back in bowl and off walls, floor, seat? #
- Kaboom!: Well today sucked. Buried my favorite aunt, threw up all morning and had to listen to Crazy Roomie bitc.. http://tinyurl.com/qo7sye #
- Sicko: Have I mentioned that I am horrible at coming up with blog post titles?
1) My state has a new updated sn.. http://tinyurl.com/pqfmj9 # - New blog post: Feeling Adored http://bit.ly/S2gCw #
- Feeling Adored: I’m in single mommy relationship heaven.
Mr. V always says Pumpkinhead comes first and m.. http://tinyurl.com/nmjocg # - Crazy Roomie got pink nailpolish all over seat of Big Ass Truck. Also ripped mid leather console. F*(&! Off to detailer to see about fix. #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #100 The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is the brainchild of Saramel .. http://tinyurl.com/nhvzk7 #
- is angry that crazy roomie returned Big Ass Truck with pink nailpolish on front seat and stains/food throughout. Argh!!! #
- Can't wait for my turning over a new leaf necklace to arrive from @mssinglemama Sooo pretty! #
- Two months since first date with Mr. V. Happy. Enjoying the fun, comfortable sweetness of this relationship. #
- Squirrel!!! #
- Two Months: Mr. V and I made it past his “two month curse” mark. This past weekend was relaxed, swee.. http://tinyurl.com/llcazq #
- Local Starbucks screwed up my drink again. Mouthful of pure cinnamon instead of dolce sprinkles. Bleech! Vomitous. #
- Just saw Blue Eyes to pick up stuff left in his garage. Ugh. He looks great and was really nice. Sigh… Got my stuff. Back to reality! #
- Passive-Aggressive Hell: I am living in it. Grrr. My mother is driving me crazy. She is refusing to help me bath.. http://tinyurl.com/rarob9 #
- The most beautiful sight on earth has to be the peaceful face of a sleeping child. Wish I could peek inside his dreams. #
- Love seminars that feed me fresh mango and chicken sausage. Yum. Oh, the speakers were good, too. #
- Pics: I’m in bed with a frog, a cat and a kid. Wish I was in bed with another animal but he’s at his.. http://tinyurl.com/lalma8 #
- Sometimes You Need a Guide: Tweet This Post http://tinyurl.com/qttmc6 #
- $7 on the 7th: By donating $7.00 to The Liz Logelin Foundation on the 7th of every month, you are helping provid.. http://tinyurl.com/my32u2 #
- Tip: bad idea to put picture hangers in pocket after taking down art and then start driving. Yeow!!! [pulls nail from hip fat] #
- Ugh, Vicodin tummy. Off to dentist, praying for no root canal! #
- Owe 6050 at closing Thurs (was 2500). Yep, divorce is phucking expensive! Boo!!! #
- Cousin saw DH watching tranny porn. She's upset; convinced he's gay. Guys? Normal? Weird? Kinky-but-straight? Cousin has two kids & want … #
- Dad's lost job, house closing is Thurs w/6k to table, ugh, & I let it slip to Mr. V that I am so in love. Shoot me! #
- Just sold my wedding band. Oof, that was a bit of a stomach kick. #
- Must learn not to brush teeth in dark…or leave lube next to sink. Just brushed w/O'My Clitoral Gel. Awesome for orgasms; not so tasty. #
- Why does ex-husband think it's okay to bring his girlfriend to closing? And should I really have to listen to his music in MY car? #
- Sunday Stealing: Over the Top Meme: Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme
Part One – Describe:
Your hair? Thick,… http://bit.ly/2ah6bf # - Weekly MILP Roundup #124 The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is hosted on a rotating basis at… http://bit.ly/2nFHXB #
- Sunday Stealing: The Party Mummy Meme: Sunday Stealing: The Party Mummy Meme
1. Name someone with the same birthda… http://bit.ly/8m8GBe #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #125 This week’s MILP Roundup is up at Proto Attorney’s place. The Roundup is hosted on a… http://bit.ly/6G8pvX #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #126 This week’s MILP Roundup is up at Butterflyfish’s place. The Roundup is hosted on a … http://bit.ly/72imjJ #
- RT @twincident: ReTweet this message using #sociallybuzz to win a $100 gift certificate to Best Buy.. We will announce the winner in 1 hr #
- Evil Boss fired my friend/bridesmaid today How's that for a Merry Christmas? Asshole. #
- Grr: Who are you commenters and why are you on my ass lately? I’m working a ton, trying to spend time with my fi… http://bit.ly/6zhMA5 #
- Work, work, work: To answer Shels, no, no promotion or bonus. Not sure if/when/if ever that will happen. However,… http://bit.ly/5mO7Rr #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #128 This week’s MILP Roundup is up at Proto Attorney’s place. The Roundup is hosted on a… http://bit.ly/8Z53k1 #
- Noise Sensitivity: Noise drives me nuts. Fingernails tapping on a desk. The sound of people chewing. A dog slurp… http://bit.ly/4Ur7zR #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #129 This week’s MILP Roundup is up at Butterflyfish’s place. The Roundup is hosted on a … http://bit.ly/6WKz1Y #
- Suckage: Today sucked on so many levels.
Started off day with a call from Chapin saying he was going to return Pu… http://bit.ly/8Hp45m # - Weekly MILP Roundup #130 The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is hosted on a rotating basis at… http://bit.ly/7zirhU #
- That Time of Year: Around this time last year I was in incredible pain. Apparently this has been a common thing fo… http://bit.ly/5p5wD3 #
- New Year, Fresh Start?: Have I mentioned I adore Mr. V? He’s the best. Took me out to dinner last night for my … http://bit.ly/5o2dHm #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #132 This week’s MILP Roundup is up at Butterflyfish’s place. The Roundup is hosted on a rot… http://bit.ly/6irjoS #
- Things that make you go hmmm….: So I had my review today. Big Boss was there with Direct Boss. It was weird…
No … http://bit.ly/4Upy8Y # - More hmm…: Colleague got a warning letter as her performance review. From a guy who used to be her peer and has o… http://bit.ly/7LmboO #
- Weekly MILP Roundup #133 The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup** is hosted on a rotating basis a… http://bit.ly/6yFbjr #
- Weird? Blue Eyes & Chapin are paying for my wedding dress. Mtg w/Blue Eyes Weds 4 $ owed + Chapin's overdue child support due Thurs! #
- 180 Degrees: http://bit.ly/9dUOo3 #
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January 31st, 2010 Posted at Blogging
Foods which disgust the crap out of me: Brains, Liver, Tongue, Balls, Mayo
TV show I loathe: Anything reality
Movie I loathe: Anything Sci Fi
Music genres I loathe: Death Metal
Magazine which annoys me: Maxim
Makes me cranky at restaurant: Inattentive servers
Makes me cranky in public: Crowds
Makes me cranky in general: Noise
Pisses me off at home: Animal mess
Pisses me off at work: People who don’t do what I say. LOL
Pisses me off in general: People who are intolerant and obnoxious
Makes me impatient at home: Waiting
Makes me impatient at work: The IT Department
Makes me impatient in public: Stupid customer service reps
Celebrity I hate: Many
Music artist I hate: Chris Brown
I could care less about: Reality television
Annoys the crap out of me weekdays: Traffic
Annoys the crap out of me weekends: The insane amount of people out and about. Grrr.
Blogger habit that annoys you: Posting excerpts so that you have to click “read more” to read the full post.
Feature on your blog you hate: Not loving my sidebars right now
Movie star you despise: Carmen Electra
Politician that you hate: Rumsfeld
December 28th, 2009 Posted at Blogging
1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Strap-on sex 
Haha, you asked!
2. Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Didn’t make any last year
3. How will you be spending New Year’s Eve? No clue, but future SIL and Mr. V are making plans, I believe
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my Aunt Pauline
5. What countries did you visit? None
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? A raise/promotion
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? October 31, the date Mr. V proposed
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Lots of work-related achievements this year. Managed to stay on my meds and vitamins.
9. What was your biggest failure? Failed to walk and exercise like I had hoped to do.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? This year has actually been pretty good. Had pain early in the year and am suffering now but have otherwise done well.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Kindle and iPhone are tied
12. Where did most of your money go? Bills and student loans. Heh…
13. What song will always remind you of 2009? Um… no clue
14. What do you wish you’d done more of? Time at Pumpkinhead’s new school
15. What do you wish you’d done less of? Work
16. What was your favourite TV program? Really enjoyed Criminal Minds this season
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? No
18. What was the best book you read? Don’t have any standouts. Just finished Scarpetta Factor and it was really good.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery? Our Wedding Song, Angel Eyes by Jeff Healey (new to me)
20. What was your favorite film of this year? Curious Case of Benjamin Button or The Proposal
21. What did you do on your birthday? My birthday is today, actually. Ask me tonight… Last year I planned my own 30th birthday party and spent it with family, friends and ex-boyfriend.
22. What kept you sane? My son, my job and Mr. V
23. Who did you miss? I miss my grandparents
24. Who was the best new person you met? Mr. V, of course. Also have a great new colleague who is a good friend
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009 Try something different – you may be surprised at the results
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November 22nd, 2009 Posted at Blogging
Sunday Stealing: The Party Mummy Meme
1. Name someone with the same birthday as you. T
2. Where was your first kiss? Bible camp on a park bench by a lake
3. Have you ever hit on someone of the opposite sex? If yes, why? Only in fun
4. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? When? I was constantly singing growing up, although my mother and brother did more solos in church
5. What’s the first thing you notice about your preferred sex? Eyes
6. What really turns you off? Guys who call women “bitches” or use other derogatory words/terms
7. What is your biggest mistake? Heh. Got a while?
8. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose? Yes. I was raped as a teen and began cutting for a while. My mother noticed and got me help but she never found out why I was cutting.
9. Say something totally random about yourself. I love cucumbers with vinegar. Mmm, vinegar!
10. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? No
11. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows? Yes, because I have a six year-old
12. Are you comfortable with your height? Love being tall!
13. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you? Mr. V is super-romantic. I think his proposal was pretty amazing. Actually, he does romantic things for me all the time just in the way he cares for me.
14. When do you know it’s love? When you feel like the things you do are reciprocated by the other person and you can’t imagine life without that person
15. What’s something that really annoys you? Sounds. I have serious sound sensitivity, including tapping, chewing, fingernail clipping, finger joint popping, etc. Drives me NUTS!
November 15th, 2009 Posted at Blogging
Sunday Stealing: The Over the Top Meme
Part One – Describe:
Your hair? Thick, brown, shoulder-length
Your mother? High-strung
Your father? Knowledgeable
Your favorite food? Chocolate
Your dream last night? None
Your favorite drink? Hot tea
Your dream/goal? I have kind of lost my goals a bit lately. I’d like to be put in a managerial position at work and take a certification exam in my field, which would position me better for growth in the field.
The room are you in? Living room
Your hobby? Reading
Your fear? Harm coming to my child
Your TV? BIG!
Your Pets? Raster, Pixel, Jack, Toby and Shadoe
Friends? Quirky, unique, amazing
Your life? Going in a good direction
Your mood? Psyched
If you’re missing someone? I miss my grandparents. I think they would have really liked Mr. V.
Your best friend? Ashante
Part Two – The Where’s?
Where do you want to be in 6 years? In a different position at work (hell, if that doesn’t happen in the next year, I’m going to have to re-evaluate); raising another child with Mr. V, celebrating our 5-year wedding anniversary
Where were you last night? On the couch, cuddling with Mr. V. Yep, we’re wild. LOL
Where did you grow up? All over the place
One place that I go to over and over? Work. But seriously, I spend a lot of time at Sam’s Club (thanks to the four cats who constantly need enormous bags of kitty litter) and I love used bookstores. Since becoming engaged, I now spend 45 minutes every two weeks at the nail salon getting my pink-and-whites refilled.
Your favorite place to eat out? I like Japanese, steakhouses, seafood restaurants – mmm, protein!
Wish list items? Kindle, raise, promotion
Last time you laughed? This morning Pumpkinhead came in, crawled into bed with me and started blowing raspberries on my arm, shoulder, etc. We were both gigging.
Last time you cried? Cried last night watching TV. I’m such a girl!
Part Three – The What’s?
Something that you aren’t? shy/soft-spoken
Last thing you did? Laid out rose petals from SIL’s wedding flowers to dry. I’m going to make her some potpourri.
What are you wearing? A silky pink negligee (slip-dress style)
Something you’re not wearing? Underclothes
Your favorite store? Amazon.com
October 17th, 2009 Posted at Blogging
A- Advocate for: Equality
B- Best Feature: Smile
C- Could do without: Reality television
D- Dreams and desires: Career advancement
E- Essential items: Books, chocolate, my boys
F- Favorite past time: Reading
G- Good at: Many things Immodesty? Not so much. LOL
H- Have never tried: Um…
I- If I had a million dollars: I would pay off all my bills
J- Junkie for: chocolate, lelo
K- Kindred spirit: Anne of Green Gables
L- Little known fact: My two pinkies curve in a V shape
M- Memorable moment: Can’t think of one right now
N- Never again will I: ride a rollercoaster (so scared of heights, it hurts, I HATE it!!!!)
O- Occasional indulgence: Expensive cheeses
P- Profession: Legal compliance
Q- Quote: “Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably. ”
R- Reason to smile: Mr. V and little Pumpkinhead
S- Sorry about: Can’t think of something I want to share right now
T- Things you are worrying about right now: The future, bills, work, life… pick one!!
U- Uninterested in: Reality television
V- Very scared of: Anything happening to my child
W- Worst habits: Stress eating and clutter
Y- Yummiest dessert: Molten chocolate cake
X- X marks my ideal vacation spot: Somewhere tropical or filled with history (love architecture!)
Z- Zodiac sign: Capricorn
