April 30, 2010...
Sure, addiction to eating healthy or exercising is probably a good thing, but I'm talking about a better addiction: Farmville.
Initially, I thought what is this game? It's dumb, I dig plots and plant things, care for trees and animals and for what? Fake cash? Yes. But I now know there is so much more.
It's not that you move up to different levels in the game and become known as: "Brilliant Farmer" or "Big League Farmer", it's the comments each farmer leaves another when they snatch up special collectibles or mystery eggs.
Sure, 'thanks' would be the appropriate response, but how about "Maria is going to kick my butt for stealing her twine" or "You want me to fertilize your crops? That sounds so wrong."
The group of farmers I hang out with crack me up. I've been given great tips how to move up the farm ladder and have learned only on Farmville can I strategically line up my chickens and calves in confined quarters without fear of a documentary film crew recording the injustices I have created for my animals.
For me, Farmville has started conversations via Facebook's IM which have spring boarded into coffee with a friend I haven't seen since high school and an impromptu get together I initiated for tomorrow.
When I met with my friend, we discussed a Farmville intervention, but as I explained to her, many addiction programs are based on the 12 step premise and as farmers we love getting to the next level. We'd all be clamoring to get to the next step for all the wrong reasons defeating the purpose of the intervention.
I'm happy to report, unlike many of my friends playing Farmville or FV, I do not befriend people for the sake of having a FV neighbor. Of course, it means I don't have the same amount of opportunities to grab loot because most of my friends don't play FV. I feel sorry for them.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Question of the Week....
Thursday, April 29, 2010....
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: What is your definition of dessert?
For my sister, it usually means something chocolate. For me, usually really great fresh fruit with cream OR an after dinner drink.
However, my husband came home with a poppy seed bread that had a plum filling. It wasn't even sweet. He had the nerve to declare this non-sweet, help your bowels move bread, a dessert.
I was amazed. I was amazed because it was the first time I asked him to pick up a dessert (usually I'm telling him to put something back) and he rocks at picking out desserts. He has a sweet tooth and he has his own ritual with dessert that always includes consuming whatever with a glass of milk.
For the record, my favorite dessert was consumed while out to dinner in London. Fresh berries, small shortcake and clotted cream (first time I ever had clotted cream). Although my sister made this amazing cake for Christmas this year that my husband reminded me of the other night. It had like 10 thin layers and I remember her saying it was time consuming.
So, what's your definition of dessert?
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: What is your definition of dessert?
For my sister, it usually means something chocolate. For me, usually really great fresh fruit with cream OR an after dinner drink.
However, my husband came home with a poppy seed bread that had a plum filling. It wasn't even sweet. He had the nerve to declare this non-sweet, help your bowels move bread, a dessert.
I was amazed. I was amazed because it was the first time I asked him to pick up a dessert (usually I'm telling him to put something back) and he rocks at picking out desserts. He has a sweet tooth and he has his own ritual with dessert that always includes consuming whatever with a glass of milk.
For the record, my favorite dessert was consumed while out to dinner in London. Fresh berries, small shortcake and clotted cream (first time I ever had clotted cream). Although my sister made this amazing cake for Christmas this year that my husband reminded me of the other night. It had like 10 thin layers and I remember her saying it was time consuming.
So, what's your definition of dessert?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Rant and Rave Wednesday
Wednesday, April 28, 2010....
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: YogaGirl scored us tickets for July to see Harry Connick Jr in NYC. I can't wait. When she got the tickets, I realized I've seen him perform about a dozen times, and the funniest performance for me, was at the Newport Jazz Festival outside in the pouring rain. He knew the crowd was drenched and went into overdrive.
Rant: Blogger has not been my friend. Yesterday, I was catching up on posts and when I'd leave a comment it brought me to a page with the error message of forbidden.
Rave: My high school never had any reunions, and this Saturday, I'm catching up with some FB friends for an impromptu get together.
Rave: Cold finally gone. Nice weather. I can GARDEN!
Rave: Getting some positive feedback from companies I submitted my resume to.
Rave: I love when bloggers post the 100 thing list for readers to know them better and was especially happy when one of my favorite bloggers, Jules, posted hers. Some things I knew, some I could guess from her writings, and some I was surprised at. I may do one. But 100 things?... That could be a challenge.
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: YogaGirl scored us tickets for July to see Harry Connick Jr in NYC. I can't wait. When she got the tickets, I realized I've seen him perform about a dozen times, and the funniest performance for me, was at the Newport Jazz Festival outside in the pouring rain. He knew the crowd was drenched and went into overdrive.
Rant: Blogger has not been my friend. Yesterday, I was catching up on posts and when I'd leave a comment it brought me to a page with the error message of forbidden.
Rave: My high school never had any reunions, and this Saturday, I'm catching up with some FB friends for an impromptu get together.
Rave: Cold finally gone. Nice weather. I can GARDEN!
Rave: Getting some positive feedback from companies I submitted my resume to.
Rave: I love when bloggers post the 100 thing list for readers to know them better and was especially happy when one of my favorite bloggers, Jules, posted hers. Some things I knew, some I could guess from her writings, and some I was surprised at. I may do one. But 100 things?... That could be a challenge.
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Monday, April 26, 2010
Mish Mash Monday
April 26, 2010.....
Occasionally, I do what I like to call a Mish Mash Monday post. I know there are Random Tuesday posts, but I can't wait till Tuesday to get some of my thoughts up. Besides, this would never be a regular weekly post.
Okay...so here are some random things...
#1 Did you know the Dalai Lama is on Twitter? I follow him, but think it odd since he promotes spiritual well being and I'd think he'd run from technology.
#2 I got an email in response to a resume I submitted that said I was 'minimally qualified' and I may get a call. This made me laugh. I also got an email in response to a resume I submitted asking me to arrange a phone interview via website set up. When I went to set up a time, I was informed to try back later because the availability for my time zone was taken. And yes, I plugged in various time zones with no success on various days.
#3 Last week, I watched Marti's vlog of his place via his dog. This post made me laugh. I think it is because I really do wish I knew what pets thought. However, I swear I think my cat only had several thoughts which were: 1) I'm pretty and you're jealous, 2) I'm pretty so pet me, 3) I'm pretty so you have to watch me walk in front of you, 3) You wish were as pretty as me, 4) Get away from the male in the room, he's mine, 4) Feed me, clean my liter box and move out of my space on the bed; and finally....YOU WISH YOU WERE ME BECAUSE I'M SO PRETTY.
#4 Book Giveaway - Last Wednesday, I mentioned how the author of The Marriage Project was willing to give one of my readers a copy of my book.....well, the winner is......Brian Miller. Brian please email me your mailing address.
Tomorrow, I share my Rachel Ray experience, but today, I'm tired. Very LITTLE sleep will create a whole day of mish-mash, hence the mish-mash post for today.
Occasionally, I do what I like to call a Mish Mash Monday post. I know there are Random Tuesday posts, but I can't wait till Tuesday to get some of my thoughts up. Besides, this would never be a regular weekly post.
Okay...so here are some random things...
#1 Did you know the Dalai Lama is on Twitter? I follow him, but think it odd since he promotes spiritual well being and I'd think he'd run from technology.
#2 I got an email in response to a resume I submitted that said I was 'minimally qualified' and I may get a call. This made me laugh. I also got an email in response to a resume I submitted asking me to arrange a phone interview via website set up. When I went to set up a time, I was informed to try back later because the availability for my time zone was taken. And yes, I plugged in various time zones with no success on various days.
#3 Last week, I watched Marti's vlog of his place via his dog. This post made me laugh. I think it is because I really do wish I knew what pets thought. However, I swear I think my cat only had several thoughts which were: 1) I'm pretty and you're jealous, 2) I'm pretty so pet me, 3) I'm pretty so you have to watch me walk in front of you, 3) You wish were as pretty as me, 4) Get away from the male in the room, he's mine, 4) Feed me, clean my liter box and move out of my space on the bed; and finally....YOU WISH YOU WERE ME BECAUSE I'M SO PRETTY.
#4 Book Giveaway - Last Wednesday, I mentioned how the author of The Marriage Project was willing to give one of my readers a copy of my book.....well, the winner is......Brian Miller. Brian please email me your mailing address.
Tomorrow, I share my Rachel Ray experience, but today, I'm tired. Very LITTLE sleep will create a whole day of mish-mash, hence the mish-mash post for today.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Rant and Rave Wednesday
Wednesday, April 21, 2010....
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: The author of the Marriage Project is offering one of my readers a free copy of the book. If interested, please tell me so in your comments and I'll choose a winner on Monday, April 26, 2010.
Rant: I've been sick since last Thursday and totally lost my voice on Sunday. I'm slowly feeling better, but wish I could make money with my voice.
Rave: I'm on the Rachel Ray show tomorrow -- as a guest! Not. But I am an audience member.
Rave: My food pantry dinner party is tomorrow night and I am really looking forward to hanging out with friends and having some really great food.
Rant: Unfortunately, I've only lost 1 pound this past month. My fault, but heck it is better than gaining weight.
Rant: My sister, YogaGirl, is having a 90 minute massage as I'm typing this. Am I jealous, ummm...what do you think?
Rave: I think Spring is finally here to stay. Hope to start on the veggie garden this weekend and once I feel 100% better will be spending time in the flower bed.
Rave: I went to this AMAZING cheese shop and picked up some black truffle percorino cheese for tomorrow night's dinner. Yummy...
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: The author of the Marriage Project is offering one of my readers a free copy of the book. If interested, please tell me so in your comments and I'll choose a winner on Monday, April 26, 2010.
Rant: I've been sick since last Thursday and totally lost my voice on Sunday. I'm slowly feeling better, but wish I could make money with my voice.
Rave: I'm on the Rachel Ray show tomorrow -- as a guest! Not. But I am an audience member.
Rave: My food pantry dinner party is tomorrow night and I am really looking forward to hanging out with friends and having some really great food.
Rant: Unfortunately, I've only lost 1 pound this past month. My fault, but heck it is better than gaining weight.
Rant: My sister, YogaGirl, is having a 90 minute massage as I'm typing this. Am I jealous, ummm...what do you think?
Rave: I think Spring is finally here to stay. Hope to start on the veggie garden this weekend and once I feel 100% better will be spending time in the flower bed.
Rave: I went to this AMAZING cheese shop and picked up some black truffle percorino cheese for tomorrow night's dinner. Yummy...
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Vajazzling
Tuesday, April, 20, 2010.....
Vajazzle (Verb):To decorate your vagina with sequins.
(source: Urban Dictionary)
One of my favorite things about YogaGirl is how our conversation can take off in any direction. Today was no exception. Today, I learned that Jennifer Love Hewitt bedazzles her vagina or vajayjays (I really hate this word).
I was speechless. My first thought was a hot glue gun is used to bedazzle a purse; second thought turned to the lady from Celebrity Apprentice who promotes the BeDazzler on t.v. and wonder if that's what she had in mind for her BeDazzler.
Having never possibly conceived that a woman would want to put a glue gun in such a sensitive area, I went online prior to this post to do a little research and I learned this: Women aren't the only ones crazy enough to use a glue gun where they shouldn't, men are doing it too. Penazzle? Penazzling? Pjazzling? Pdazzle?
Why?
Jennifer Love Hewitt said on the George Lopez show how she vajazzled "her precious lady and it shines like a disco ball". Okay, whatever floats your boat.
So, I guess, when you run out of purses, shirts, sweaters or belts to bedazzled, grab a friend, a bottle of alcohol and knock yourself out. Oh yeah, if you do that, make sure you pick a friend who is artistic. Do you really want a bad vajazzle job?
Vajazzle (Verb):To decorate your vagina with sequins.
(source: Urban Dictionary)
One of my favorite things about YogaGirl is how our conversation can take off in any direction. Today was no exception. Today, I learned that Jennifer Love Hewitt bedazzles her vagina or vajayjays (I really hate this word).
I was speechless. My first thought was a hot glue gun is used to bedazzle a purse; second thought turned to the lady from Celebrity Apprentice who promotes the BeDazzler on t.v. and wonder if that's what she had in mind for her BeDazzler.
Having never possibly conceived that a woman would want to put a glue gun in such a sensitive area, I went online prior to this post to do a little research and I learned this: Women aren't the only ones crazy enough to use a glue gun where they shouldn't, men are doing it too. Penazzle? Penazzling? Pjazzling? Pdazzle?
Why?
Jennifer Love Hewitt said on the George Lopez show how she vajazzled "her precious lady and it shines like a disco ball". Okay, whatever floats your boat.
So, I guess, when you run out of purses, shirts, sweaters or belts to bedazzled, grab a friend, a bottle of alcohol and knock yourself out. Oh yeah, if you do that, make sure you pick a friend who is artistic. Do you really want a bad vajazzle job?
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Marriage Project
Monday, April 20, 2010......
I'm on Twitter. I follow friends, chefs, random people that make me laugh (e.g, Sockington the Cat) and professionals in the writing industry. When Rachelle Gardner tweeted she was looking for 50 people to read, review and blog about The Marriage Project by Kathi Lipp I jumped at the chance.
I admit, I didn't know who Kathi Lipp was, but anyone who could come up with some great suggestions to reconnect with hubby in 21 days had my attention.
I think people forget that once you say "I Do" it doesn't mean you can ignore the relationship. In fact, quite the opposite.
As a person who was married once before, I know what it is like to be lonely in a marriage and I never want to be in that position again. In fact, I had never really thought of marriage a second time around until I met my husband. Kathi summed it up perfectly by stating "It takes a lot of hard work to have a great marriage".
What I liked most about the book is that she's not a Ph.d, but a woman who has bought and read many of the self-help books, realized they were incredibly time consuming and took the best of the best and put it into a 21 day project.
This was genius! My first thought was I can set aside 21 days, that's not too long and although I was reading this book to review on my blog, I shared a great deal of the suggestions with my husband (even the ones that had me sitting on the couch with him watching his favorite show while I didn't multi-task) he LOVED that idea. Often, I leave the room to surf the Internet and he'd rather have me in the room with him.
She has worksheets and suggests you tell a friend about your project -- someone to hold you accountable. The best part about her suggestion is it can be someone local, out-of-state or an unconventional friend (one you've met online).
In past entries, I've joked about my husband's brilliant ideas for dates under $25, but she has some great suggestions for under $20 (20 Dates for $20) and some that even include children).
At the end of the day, everyday life gets in the way once married. Some spouses might not want to participate and as Kathi mentioned, the project is also to help you view your spouse in a new light. Kathi reminded me of something I knew all along: Marriage is intentional.
You can get your copy of The Marriage Project through Amazon or Barnes & Noble
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Question of the Week....
Thursday, April 15, 2010....
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: Are you a person who files their taxes early or is racing around the last minute?
Yeah, yeah, I couldn't let tax day fly by without asking this question.
To answer the question, I was a tad late sending them in this year even though they were done early March AND I am getting a refund. It was just one of those things that happened.
They are in now which makes me happy. However, I typically file by mid-March most years.
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: Are you a person who files their taxes early or is racing around the last minute?
Yeah, yeah, I couldn't let tax day fly by without asking this question.
To answer the question, I was a tad late sending them in this year even though they were done early March AND I am getting a refund. It was just one of those things that happened.
They are in now which makes me happy. However, I typically file by mid-March most years.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Rant and Rave Wednesday
Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: Getting ready to head into NYC for the Rachel Ray show AND besides going to the show I get to see YogaGirl.
Rant: I had my own personal Easter egg hunt this week when my dad called to say he locked himself out of the house and lost his keys. After 90 minutes, we gave up. He had duplicates of all keys, but I can't believe we couldn't find them. I went through the trash, all the bushes, car, clothes, dirt (yes, I looked through leaves and dirt). In fact, I bet I looked everywhere you could imagine other than the toilet. Btw, just to let people know, this wasn't a Rant, but more like a hiccup. I think it was just frustrating we couldn't find the keys.
Rave: Had a great weekend. Met friends at the gym Friday night and then headed out for margaritas and nachos (yeah, yeah, I know what you're going to say)and then hubby and I had dinner with some other friends on Saturday night.
Rave: Caught up with a gf whom I haven't seen in over a year yesterday. She's a childhood friend and ALWAYS makes me laugh.
Rant: Mochi. Not only did I find it to be a ball of slime, but it scared away a follower. However, I managed to get a new one this morning. I wonder if describing food as snot is not the way to go in blog world.
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: Getting ready to head into NYC for the Rachel Ray show AND besides going to the show I get to see YogaGirl.
Rant: I had my own personal Easter egg hunt this week when my dad called to say he locked himself out of the house and lost his keys. After 90 minutes, we gave up. He had duplicates of all keys, but I can't believe we couldn't find them. I went through the trash, all the bushes, car, clothes, dirt (yes, I looked through leaves and dirt). In fact, I bet I looked everywhere you could imagine other than the toilet. Btw, just to let people know, this wasn't a Rant, but more like a hiccup. I think it was just frustrating we couldn't find the keys.
Rave: Had a great weekend. Met friends at the gym Friday night and then headed out for margaritas and nachos (yeah, yeah, I know what you're going to say)and then hubby and I had dinner with some other friends on Saturday night.
Rave: Caught up with a gf whom I haven't seen in over a year yesterday. She's a childhood friend and ALWAYS makes me laugh.
Rant: Mochi. Not only did I find it to be a ball of slime, but it scared away a follower. However, I managed to get a new one this morning. I wonder if describing food as snot is not the way to go in blog world.
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Green Mochi
Tuesday, April, 14, 2010.......
Ever bite into a piece of food that makes you lick your lips and declare THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER EATEN? Well....the Green Mochi IS NOT IT for me.
Saturday night, hubby and I were invited to a friend's house for dinner. She was trying out some new recipes, mostly Indian, but with an East Asian dessert -- the MOCHI...
First the first moment I picked up the little green ball I knew I was in for it. I couldn't place my finger on it, but the texture was something I was familiar with. Then I bit into it. The center was filled with dark green stuff -- like puss, but darker (the consistency was the same).
Other dinner guests also weren't loving the Mochi. We discovered we could kind of play with it by stretching it out like Play Doh; the Mochi took on a life of its own.
The one thing that kept nagging me was the outside texture of this snot ball...then....it finally hit me...it felt like Slime, the stuff you got as a kid in the vending machine. Yup. it did.
I apologize to any people who are huge fans of the Mochi. It's just not my thing.
The Mochi
Ever bite into a piece of food that makes you lick your lips and declare THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER EATEN? Well....the Green Mochi IS NOT IT for me.
Saturday night, hubby and I were invited to a friend's house for dinner. She was trying out some new recipes, mostly Indian, but with an East Asian dessert -- the MOCHI...
First the first moment I picked up the little green ball I knew I was in for it. I couldn't place my finger on it, but the texture was something I was familiar with. Then I bit into it. The center was filled with dark green stuff -- like puss, but darker (the consistency was the same).
Other dinner guests also weren't loving the Mochi. We discovered we could kind of play with it by stretching it out like Play Doh; the Mochi took on a life of its own.
The one thing that kept nagging me was the outside texture of this snot ball...then....it finally hit me...it felt like Slime, the stuff you got as a kid in the vending machine. Yup. it did.
I apologize to any people who are huge fans of the Mochi. It's just not my thing.
The Mochi
Monday, April 12, 2010
Reality Check....
Monday, April 12, 2010....
"Stuff" everyone has stuff in their life that is bothering them. Whether it is money issues, relationship issues, weight or just actual physical stuff they have to sort through, "Stuff" can spark a whole range of emotions.
For me, my "Stuff" is financial, employment, unfinished home projects, weight, physical stuff and relationships that I'm learning are just never going to be perfect. For the most part, I'm frustrated or angry on a given day when dealing with these things, but yesterday, was reminded how much my problems were just "stuff" when having an IM conversation with someone.
We were im'ing when she just blurted out on IM how she just returned from visiting a friend in the hospital who was going to have an operation to remove the lower portion of her body. Yes, you read right: remove her body from the hips down.
Due to complications of a lifestyle of being in a wheelchair, the operation is necessary to avoid infection and death.
This woman is not only dealing with losing 1/2 her body, but all her womanly parts and her parts where your bodily excrement comes out from.
I know this is a pretty somber post, but it has helped to shift some issues to being just a small annoyance and nothing more.
"Stuff" everyone has stuff in their life that is bothering them. Whether it is money issues, relationship issues, weight or just actual physical stuff they have to sort through, "Stuff" can spark a whole range of emotions.
For me, my "Stuff" is financial, employment, unfinished home projects, weight, physical stuff and relationships that I'm learning are just never going to be perfect. For the most part, I'm frustrated or angry on a given day when dealing with these things, but yesterday, was reminded how much my problems were just "stuff" when having an IM conversation with someone.
We were im'ing when she just blurted out on IM how she just returned from visiting a friend in the hospital who was going to have an operation to remove the lower portion of her body. Yes, you read right: remove her body from the hips down.
Due to complications of a lifestyle of being in a wheelchair, the operation is necessary to avoid infection and death.
This woman is not only dealing with losing 1/2 her body, but all her womanly parts and her parts where your bodily excrement comes out from.
I know this is a pretty somber post, but it has helped to shift some issues to being just a small annoyance and nothing more.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Question of the Week....
Thursday, April 8, 2010....
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: If you won lottery, how many people would you tell?
YogaGirl and I have a tradition we started a few years back. When MegaMillions is over 75 million she buys us tickets and I do the same with PowerBall.
Of course, I call her the night of the drawing and tell her to start packing up her desk because she'll be giving notice to her employer, BUT, do you really want people to know you won it big?
I wonder how many people would come out of the woodwork with their hand out (visualizing the priest in the movie the Jerk asking for a donation to help fight cat juggling) and also wonder if people would treat you differently?
YogaGirl and I know how we'd accept the prize money anonymously, but it's the people who heard about it indirectly.
Just for the record, we played Powerball last night and won NOTHING -- not even $3.
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: If you won lottery, how many people would you tell?
YogaGirl and I have a tradition we started a few years back. When MegaMillions is over 75 million she buys us tickets and I do the same with PowerBall.
Of course, I call her the night of the drawing and tell her to start packing up her desk because she'll be giving notice to her employer, BUT, do you really want people to know you won it big?
I wonder how many people would come out of the woodwork with their hand out (visualizing the priest in the movie the Jerk asking for a donation to help fight cat juggling) and also wonder if people would treat you differently?
YogaGirl and I know how we'd accept the prize money anonymously, but it's the people who heard about it indirectly.
Just for the record, we played Powerball last night and won NOTHING -- not even $3.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Rant and Rave Wednesday
Wednesday, April 7, 2010....
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: Hubby and I won the annual Easter Egg Hunt and have bragging rights in my family for entire year.
Rant: Stinkin mockingbird is still outside my window. He's lonely and chirps. I've renamed him Mr. Focker.
Rave: Going to Rachel Ray show next week. Hoping for great guests and maybe a giveaway.
Rave: YogaGirl sent me a fabulous Easter surcee (our word for surprise) - a $100 gift card to Starbucks. I don't go too often so I should be set for many, many months.
Rave: Spring is HERE! The weather is wonderful, daffodils and cherry tree are in bloom!
Rant: Issue with tax returns. Our state returns (yes, 2 states) have a glitch and can't be filed electronically.
Rave: Getting tax refunds which is very much appreciated in this household.
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Any readers following me on a regular basis know if it's Wednesday, it's time to Rant and Rave about the past week. Without further adieu, here are my Rants and Raves from the past week:
Rave: Hubby and I won the annual Easter Egg Hunt and have bragging rights in my family for entire year.
Rant: Stinkin mockingbird is still outside my window. He's lonely and chirps. I've renamed him Mr. Focker.
Rave: Going to Rachel Ray show next week. Hoping for great guests and maybe a giveaway.
Rave: YogaGirl sent me a fabulous Easter surcee (our word for surprise) - a $100 gift card to Starbucks. I don't go too often so I should be set for many, many months.
Rave: Spring is HERE! The weather is wonderful, daffodils and cherry tree are in bloom!
Rant: Issue with tax returns. Our state returns (yes, 2 states) have a glitch and can't be filed electronically.
Rave: Getting tax refunds which is very much appreciated in this household.
Okay, that's it for me. I would love to read any Rants and Raves you want to share? Just click on the linky thing for anyone that wants to participate in Rant and Rave Wednesday -- or leave them in the comments section here. Please, please be respectful and do not use the linky thing if you are just promoting your blog (yes, this is another Rant of mine).
Monday, April 5, 2010
Egg Hunt or Blood Sporting Event.....
Monday, April 5, 2010....
Hmmm....the jury is still out on this verdict.
As I mentioned in my Thursday post, my family still holds Easter egg hunts even though there are no children involved in this ritual. Why do we still hold one? Because we can.
No. That's not the reason. We continue to hold them because we're a competitive family and seize the opportunity when we can. However, because you get bragging rights for an entire year we don't want other family members to know that we just might not make the grade when it comes to game day.
Sure we talk smack, but believe that we're supposed to. However, what happens if you know deep down you're going to lose, well, you make excuses.....
Conversation with YogaGirl on Friday:
YG: Hmmm...not sure about Sunday.
Me: What do you mean?
YG: Well, I've been having bad hair days and it may get in the way of me winning?
[note: I don't see the connection and if someone does, please post the logic behind this statement in the comments section because I'm dying to decipher the logic.]
Our conversation continued with excuse after excuse from hometown advantage to not having the right shoes.
In the end, YogaGirl was in-it to win-it (I think she was trying to psych me out). However, because she was part of a team, I felt it necessary to inform her teammate of her insecurities and I understand a pep talk took place where YG was told to go to bed early and train the day before for the sacred event.
Game day.... Our 88 year old father hides the eggs (which includes digging holes and putting chocolate eggs in a hole -- I wonder if he thought the eggs were bulbs since he did this several places with the eggs). Lots of shoving went on -- hubby shoved older sister and possibly Yoga Girl, I shoved older sister, Yoga Girl shoved me and in the end I WAS ON THE WINNING TEAM.
Sure, hubby got most of the eggs, but as this was a team challenge, I get bragging rights for an entire year.
I posted the win on Facebook and Twitter and plan to make it an everyday tag line on my blog.
Hubby and I rule and my 2 sisters can SUCK IT!
......Did I not mention my family is competitive?.......
Hmmm....the jury is still out on this verdict.
As I mentioned in my Thursday post, my family still holds Easter egg hunts even though there are no children involved in this ritual. Why do we still hold one? Because we can.
No. That's not the reason. We continue to hold them because we're a competitive family and seize the opportunity when we can. However, because you get bragging rights for an entire year we don't want other family members to know that we just might not make the grade when it comes to game day.
Sure we talk smack, but believe that we're supposed to. However, what happens if you know deep down you're going to lose, well, you make excuses.....
Conversation with YogaGirl on Friday:
YG: Hmmm...not sure about Sunday.
Me: What do you mean?
YG: Well, I've been having bad hair days and it may get in the way of me winning?
[note: I don't see the connection and if someone does, please post the logic behind this statement in the comments section because I'm dying to decipher the logic.]
Our conversation continued with excuse after excuse from hometown advantage to not having the right shoes.
In the end, YogaGirl was in-it to win-it (I think she was trying to psych me out). However, because she was part of a team, I felt it necessary to inform her teammate of her insecurities and I understand a pep talk took place where YG was told to go to bed early and train the day before for the sacred event.
Game day.... Our 88 year old father hides the eggs (which includes digging holes and putting chocolate eggs in a hole -- I wonder if he thought the eggs were bulbs since he did this several places with the eggs). Lots of shoving went on -- hubby shoved older sister and possibly Yoga Girl, I shoved older sister, Yoga Girl shoved me and in the end I WAS ON THE WINNING TEAM.
Sure, hubby got most of the eggs, but as this was a team challenge, I get bragging rights for an entire year.
I posted the win on Facebook and Twitter and plan to make it an everyday tag line on my blog.
Hubby and I rule and my 2 sisters can SUCK IT!
......Did I not mention my family is competitive?.......
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Question of the Week....
Thursday, April 1, 2010....
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: Does your family have a tradition that should have died years ago?
My family has an annual Easter egg hunt AND I will be the youngest one participating this year.
For many years we kept the tradition going so my nephew could have one. Ummm....he's 23 and you think my family would stop....NO WAY.
We're a competitive family and there is honor in winning the egg hunt and first prize winner gets $5 whole dollars!!!
I'd like to say we respect one another, but if you're slowly picking up some eggs we turn into a WWE wrestler and shove, trip and push the other person out of the way to work the area.
It's wrong. I know this (really wrong because we've managed to suck spouses into the game). We all know this, but a WIN IS A WIN!
I've decided to make Thursdays my "Question of the Week" day because I always have questions and am always interested in people's answers.
This Week's Question: Does your family have a tradition that should have died years ago?
My family has an annual Easter egg hunt AND I will be the youngest one participating this year.
For many years we kept the tradition going so my nephew could have one. Ummm....he's 23 and you think my family would stop....NO WAY.
We're a competitive family and there is honor in winning the egg hunt and first prize winner gets $5 whole dollars!!!
I'd like to say we respect one another, but if you're slowly picking up some eggs we turn into a WWE wrestler and shove, trip and push the other person out of the way to work the area.
It's wrong. I know this (really wrong because we've managed to suck spouses into the game). We all know this, but a WIN IS A WIN!
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