HAPPY BIRTHDAY KURT !!
31 May 2010 Leave a Comment
Just wanted to post a message to say Happy Birthday to my cousin’s partner, Kurt, today !! Here is a picture of him celebrating with his nephew, Connor, a few nights ago in Florida !!
Memorial Day
31 May 2010 Leave a Comment
IT IS THE SOLDIER
It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
©Copyright 1970, 2005 by Charles M. Province
School days, school days…….
29 May 2010 Leave a Comment
So, I have spent the last TWO weeks trying to coordinate getting back in to school this summer – some days, I wanted to just throw my hands up.
First of all, I answered my residency questionnaire when I re-applied a little too honestly, so now they have me listed as a non-resident of Texas. I have resubmitted paperwork this week to try to get that changed, but nothing yet. If it stays that way for the summer, my tuition is double. Ugh.
Secondly, I really wanted to get back in to my education program in the fall…but I still need 12 hours before I can start the program and I can only get 6 in over the summer. So, now I have wait until NEXT Fall to start it. The OK news, is that besides the 12 hours I need – there are about 12 more hours I can take before I start that will apply, so at least I will have something to do before I start and it will make the program semesters a little lighter once I get there.
Lastly, I like to get my books in advance of class. I like to look through them, see what I have gotten myself into, etc. But, of course, the teacher for my 1st summer class has not turned hers in to the bookstore yet. The good news is that she uses a “packet” instead of a book – so the cost is much lower but still. Hurry up.
On a side note, new thing since I was last in college – book RENTAL. I may use it for my 2nd class and if I do, I will let you know how it works. Interesting.
Friday Five – Real Life
28 May 2010 Leave a Comment
Yay, another Friday 5 – woo hoo ! This one kinda goes from the serious to the silly. Have fun.
1. If you could change one thing in your life right at this moment, what would it be?
This is a tough question for me. Sure, there are things in my life that I wish were different. But, at the same time, I am genuinely happy with my life. I don’t think the things that I might change would make me happier. I mean, sure, I could say, I wish I had a different job, weighed less, made more money, was married, had a kid or 4, won the lottery, etc. All of those things would be nice but I am happy as is. Change one thing ? Nah. I’m good.
2. What talent/skill don’t you have that you’d like to have, and why?
This should be on a how well do you know me quiz. And, everyone should know this answer. I wish I knew how to play the piano, I have always wanted to learn how to play and always wanted to be good at it.
3. What talent/skill do you have that not many people know about ?
I think I am a good writer. To date, I have written for fun but I think I could write something publishable if I tried.
4. What reality TV show best matches your real life?
Well, I don’t watch reality TV really. I only watch 5 reality shows, I think I had a post about it. And, I don’t think any of them apply. Of the others that I do know about…..I don’t think one matches my life. If you think one does, let me know.
5. If your life was a reality TV show, what would it be called?
Totally Tracy, of course.
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Until next Friday……
Friday Five – Random
21 May 2010 Leave a Comment
Oh my goodness, three Friday 5′s in a row, it is almost like I pre-did these weeks in advance so I wouldn’t have to remember and then just set them to post on each Friday……yeah, that’s what I did. Most of these have ONE word answers. I thought about elaborating but then thought, nah.
1. What would you do if a random stranger gave you a bouquet of roses?
Smile.
2. What is the most commonly used color in your house?
Green
3. What color is your favorite t-shirt?
grey
4. If you could go back in time, what time would you live in and where would you live?
Little House on the Prairie days…..I would love self-sufficient living – even with the hardships.
5. If you could have any ONE thing in the entire world (not including money) what would it be?
If “I” could have one thing….not wish one thing for the world to have because that would be easy. Me, one thing I would want to have. Maybe I already have it ? Or do I have to choose one thing that I don’t already have that I would want to have ?
I say, love. I have it now and I can’t imagine not having it so, love….the one thing I would always want for me.
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Birthday Round-Up
19 May 2010 Leave a Comment
Just a final note to say thanks to all of my friends and family for the over abundance of birthday wishes. On my actual birthday, yesterday, I had 79 birthday wishes on Facebook ! And, as the evening ended, I met Mandy, Zach, Mandy’s mom and dad all at Colter’s BBQ for a birthday dinner. I even got a gift card to my favorite “toy” store, OFFICE MAX !! Woo hoo !
Birthday Celebration Weekend
17 May 2010 Leave a Comment
Woo hoo – what a great and SUPER BUSY weekend I just had.
My friend Courtney and I have birthdays that are just one day apart so for the 2nd or 3rd time, I think, we decided to have a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND. The schedule was as follows :
Friday – May 14th – No Frills Grill in Fort Worth
We had a great time and thanks go to Lisa, Kristen, Jen, Mandy, Zach, Tom, Kurt and Jinni for making the trip out and spending the evening with us; playing trivia, eating good food and even singing. A special thanks to Kristen who brought CUPCAKES for the occasion.
Saturday, May 15th – Dinner at Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant
My day began with a wake-up call from my sister, niece and nephew letting me know they were on their way to see me and I had better get up and get ready. Once they were there, we went and had lunch at The Candlelight Inn in Arlington. My niece was “starving” so it was our top priority. We then spent the rest of the afternoon running around doing errands and picking up stuff that my sister needed while they were in town.
Around 5:00p we made it to Chuy’s so we could get our names in for a party of 14 to arrive at 5:30p. A big thanks to Tom, Kurt, JoLynn, Mason, Morgan, Curtis, Kristen, Mandy and Zach for making it out to this event also. No singing, thank goodness, but there were presents and cards and Kristen picked up my check at the end of the evening. We had really great food, some good eye-candy in the waiters and busboys and another fun evening was had by all.
Tom and Kurt came back to my place after dinner WITH A BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM CAKE, as if we weren’t all already stuffed to the gills, and we sat around and talked and munched for a bit. Fun family time.
Sunday, May 16th – Lone Star Park
Sunday morning was off to a great start when JoLynn, the kids and I met Tom and Kurt for breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. We set off after breakfast to finish our errands and spent some extra time with each other before it was time for JoLynn and the kids to head back to Abilene. They hit the road a little after 2:00p and then the rest of the birthday celebration weekend continued for me.
We were off to the races !! People started gathering around 1:00p at the race track in Grand Prairie. I was a little later as I spent some extra time with JoLynn and the kids before they left that day. I arrived a little before 3p. It was SUPER hot out and the sun was beating down on everything. Thanks to Jen, Jessica, Angela, David, Ryan and Harley for enduring the heat and spending the day at the races.
I ended up breaking even with a big win in the last race so the day ended well. Last stop of the night, a quick bite to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings where I met Mandy and Zach.
AGAIN, thanks to everyone that shared the birthday weekend – it was VERY busy and a lot of fun.
Can’t wait until next year.
Friday Five – Wishes and Birthdays
14 May 2010 2 Comments
I decided since my birthday is in a few days, this would be a fun one to share.
1. Do you really make wishes when you blow out the candles on your cake?
Yes, if I have a cake, I make a wish. Why not ?
2. Have any of the wishes ever come true, if yes?
I’m sure they have – I can’t remember all of them but knowing me, I probably wished for things that were quite capable of coming true.
3. Tell us a favorite gift you’ve received, or something you’d really like for your next birthday.
I have received lots of favorite gifts over the years, if I started trying to name them now, I would forget one accidentally and hurt someone’s feelings. My favorites are ones that really show that the person who gave me the gift knows me and was thoughtful in their selection. This year, I want to get a bike. I am picky though, so for those that have asked, I am asking for gift cards to use to buy the bike.
4. What flavor cake?
Hands down…..yellow cake [or cupcakes] with chocolate icing.
5. How do you feel about birthdays ?
Love them. I love to have a celebration of some sort every year because it just gives me a chance to get together with friends and family and have a good time. In fact, I am having a birthday weekend this year that starts today with 3 days of events shared with another friend whose birthday is the day before mine. Let the fun begin.
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Not exactly how I planned to spend my morning…..
12 May 2010 1 Comment
I got up this morning and set out on two errands.
- Pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy
- Get a new battery for my car because it has been acting up
Well, I arrived at the pharmacy around 8:30a to pick up the Rx. Discovered, oddly enough, they don’t open until 9:00a – so I thought, I will go to Sam’s and get the car battery and then come back. Went out to the car and …..
NOTHING.
Would not start. So, called a few friends – awesome friends – to see if anyone could get away and come jump-start me. Courtney to the rescue. However, the battery would not jump. So we bought some new jumper cables and tried again, same thing. I needed some anyway.
Next, called Charles to see if he had any ideas. He was asleep but ended up headed this way to help. Courtney and I decided to go ahead and head to Sam’s to get a battery. We called Charles and told him to meet us at the car when he got there.
Once back at the car with the battery we started to replace it – and 10 minutes later with a little help from another customer of the pharmacy who had some useful tools, we had the new battery installed. The moment of truth, I got in the car and…….
……yay ! It started.
So, not exactly how I had my morning planned out and I was about 6 minutes late for work. But, WOW, do I have awesome friends or what ?
Friday Five – Clothes
07 May 2010 1 Comment
So, my cousin is giving me grief about not doing the Friday 5 anymore, so I am resurrecting it today. I guess I should do as he asks since he is practically the only one that ever reads and comments here.
1. What if your favorite piece of clothing and how does it make you feel?
Hmmmm, I guess I would say my capris … all of them. I work from home, so I am mainly in capris and t-shirts while I work. My capris are reflective of the weight I have lost in the last 20 months. They are 2 sizes down from what they were before then so they make me feel good.
2. What was the most expensive article of clothing you ever bought?
I don’t really buy expensive clothes, again with the working from home thing. But, when I worked in an office, I probably spent $100 or so on a couple of suit jackets. Not much more than that. I don’t really have the need to dress up often. And when I do, because it is so rare, I don’t spend a lot of money to do it.
3. What is a current fashion trend you think looks horrible?
This is the truth and also directed toward my niece and nephew even though they will probably never read it. I HATE the trend of wearing low riding pants….especially on guys when the waistband is around their butt. They think they look cool but they look ridiculous.
4. What decade do you think had the best clothes?
Another tough one for me….I am just not a fashionista. I can only comment about the decades I have lived in because I don’t think I know the trends prior to that as well. I think I liked my clothes best in the 90s.
5. If you friends/family could throw away a single piece of your clothing, which do you think it would be and why?
Easy…..my lime green zip polo shirt. I have had it for probably 15 years and I wear it too much – but it is comfy and I love the color. Could have been my answer to Question 1 but I saved it for here.
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