tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75719972011-08-07T09:37:53.514-05:00Making each day count.tan247http://www.blogger.com/profile/11250726912300993479noreply@blogger.comBlogger1321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571997.post-26501918336059370042009-08-28T13:49:00.000-05:002009-08-28T13:49:00.456-05:00

I received an e-mail this morning that can be applied to all areas of our lives: Remember the five simple rules to be happy:   1.  Free your heart from hatred.  2.  Free your mind from worries.   3.  Live simply.   4.  Give more.   5.  Expect less.

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I have spent the past 2 weeks trying to educate myself on the ins and outs of running a successful home-based business.  Many nights I find myself up at midnight or 1 a.m. in the morning.  The downside is that when my alarm clock goes off I don't want to get out of bed.  The plus is that there is so much information and resources available to entrepreneurs.  If you don't like to read then you

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...and I am posting once again. I'm still in Oklahoma and I am living one day at a time. I have had some joyous moments and some down right wanna bash your head against the wall moments.My kids are getting older and have just started 7th & 9th grades. I am taking a hiatus from college due to situations beyond my control (this is the bash your head against the wall moment). I hope to start up

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The past 7 months have gone by extremely fast. I can't believe I've been in OKC for over half a year now. There have been alot of changes (and a bit of drama) on my job. Things have gotten better though. It's a amazing how the gender of employees can affect the atmosphere.I'm not knocking women (seeing that I am one) but there was so much peace when it was just me and the guys. Anyway, it

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and now is no different. I'm thinking about my classes (getting through this semester), becoming financially stable (imagine that), whether or not I need to spend money on a trip to California in June, what summer camps I can afford to enroll my kids in this summer, why some parents are deadbeat. . . .I'm still loving the OKC area (and to think I always said I would never move back to Oklahoma).

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It's been 3 months since me, the kids and the dogs headed back to my home state of Oklahoma. I am so happy to be closer to my family. What's better is that I didn't have to look for a job. I was able to relocate with my present employer (who I've been employed with for 6 1/2 years).It tell you God is Good!! He makes thinks happen according to his will and his time. Which is why this transfer

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While blog surfing earlier I came across a very interesting post that referred to an article written by Matt Taibbi (Rolling Stone Magazine). He discusses proposed 2008 tax changes by our President that would benefit those who are already swimming in currency and of course would negatively impact those who are 'trying to make it'. I found the article both humorous and appalling. It is quite

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I've been feeling a bit challenged for the past several months but I'm still hanging in there. Let's see, first of all my children went to Oklahoma for what should have been 3 weeks but they returned after only a week because my son has somehow acquired scalp ringworms (tinea capitis). It was bad. I'll leave out the details, it wasn't a pretty sight. He went through bouts of head pains (

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Another one of those e-mails I couldn't resist sharing:THE WILL OF GOD The will of God will never take you, Where the grace of God cannot keep you. Where the arms of God cannot support you,Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs, Where the power of God cannot endow you. The will of God will never take you, Where the spirit of God cannot work through you, Where the wisdom of God cannot

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why me? I mean, really. Why do bad things have to happen to good people? I'm not saying that I want bad things to happen to bad people -- but. . . It's funny that I'm finding it hard to follow my own advice. I'm the one who will try to get others to see the 'bright' side of things. I'm the one with plenty of words of encouragement. I'm the one who will try to convince others that things

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"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2Things have been going quite well for me and I know that it is all because of God's grace. The days are flying by and I'm trying my best to keep up. I've had a few speed bumps that I have had to deal

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In my 12/29/05 post (yes, it's been a while) I shared a poem titled 'Saved and Single'. This morning I received an e-mail notifying me of a comment made to that post. The commenter said that they were actually the author of the poem that I posted and was kind enough to include the actual poem in its entirety (you can check out the comments in the 12/29/05 post if you choose to read the correct

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for blatant rudeness!! Yesterday I heard someone in a management position talk rudely to 2 different people (her office is across the hall from mine). I understand that she's not feeling well (and has been sick for at least or week). I even feel bad for her -- to a certain extent.But, if your illness causes you to talk to others in a demeaning and/or unprofessional and disrespectfull manner --

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What makes you think that just because I am an attractive woman of Godly intelligence that I'm incomplete without a mate? Who told you that without a man something's missing from my life? And if so, what would that be? Love? I love myself and more importantly I love the Lord. He told me that when I delight in Him, He will give me the desires of my heart. Security? I have everything I need

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If you were one of the unfortunate victims who showed up at a Wal-Mart store in the wee hours of the morning, hoping to purchase a laptop only to find that they only had about 4 or 5 in stock (o.k. - a bit of an exaggeration) then click on the link below to make your frustration known.http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=224I just had to let them know about my disgust with

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Finally, I decided to buy a treadmill. I bought it from a friend this past Friday. It's about 2 years old and wasn't used much. I've used it 3 times since I got it from her. My goal is to lose 10 pounds (and keep it off). It works great. It has power incline, a heart rate monitor, book holder, a rack for weights (not pictured in photo) and some other nice features.Check it out (Proform 360 P) --

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My Thanksgiving holiday started on Wednesday. I took a day off to take my kids to the dentist & the orthodontist. My daughter had routine x-rays and a cleaning. You would have thought she was getting a tooth pulled. She cried during both -- not a sobbing cry but tears were streaming down her face :( . My son had already been to the dentist several weeks earlier. Aside from needing braces

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Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16

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Yeah, that's right -- Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me-e. Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeee!!! -- I really can sing ya'll :) .So many things to be thankful for; 1st - that I woke up this morning, 2nd - that I made it to work ON TIME (for the first time this week); 3rd - for my loving children, friends & family (I've received 3 calls already by this morning); 4th - for

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for the most part. Well, until I received an e-mail from my daughter's teacher this morning. Why do I let little things stress me out so easily. I just expect more from my daughter. She's a wonderful child but I know she can be a bit stubborn (or 'defiant' as her teacher said). I know teachers get frustrated. But, I'm frustrated as well. I believe in spank children when necessary and I

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As of Monday I my kids and I have a new addition to the family. She is 13 weeks old and her name is Jazzi -- Ms. Jazzi to be exact. She is full of character. For those who are not pet and/or dog lovers I'm sure you wouldn't understand a person's desire to have not only more than one child but more than one pet as well.I've been wanting a playmate for Diesel for awhile now. I knew that I

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I dropped one of my classes yesterday. It was my Geology class that I attend on-campus twice a week. I have got to make sure that my son stays on top of his homework the school year. I can't successfully do that taking 2 classes, one which was very demanding.Oh well, gotta do what 'cha gotta do.

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I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't, and die to find out there is.I received the above via e-mail this morning which echoes my feelings. This made me think about all that is going on in our world today, both the negative and the positive. It's a shame that the catastrophe that has occurred in the Gulf Coast has

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**UPDATE** Oklahoma City University is offering free tuition to students affected by Hurricane Katrina. http://www.okcu.edu/news/Katrina.aspHere is a link that provides information of a number of organizations and/or churches that are assisting victims of Hurrican Katrina who have found or are seeking refuge in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. My heart goes out to all of them and I pray that their

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Although there are things constantly flowing through my mind, I haven't had the energy or time to put it in writing. My weekend was nice with a bit of a bizarre ending. My kids are starting their 2nd week of school and I am glad to say that week 1 went rather well. Both kids had homework last night that I made them re-do (I know their just loving me to death). I have constantly got on to my

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A good woman is proud of herself, she respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs.A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has

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whether or not you're having fun. I was reminded of how quickly the days pass when my 5 years of employment was celebrated this afternoon by having lunch at Snuffer's with co-workers. I received a nice clock with an engraving of my name and an inscription acknowledging my dedication & hard work over the past 5 years.I've seen a lot of changes since my first day with the company -- some good, some

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How quickly we all tend to forget this until we are touched (either directly or indirectly) by tragedy. Whether it be someone we're related to or someone we know 'in passing', tragedy should always remind us to value each moment that we have in life. From Artist Greggy's auto accident that resulted in the death of his wife, to more recently the death of a neighbor in an auto accident as well.

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I am very excited about 'The Gospel'. This movie is supposed to be in theaters in October of this year. I don't know about anyone else but I would love to see more faith-based movies in theaters. (I took the kids to see Fantastic Four a few weeks ago and I was surprised that I actually enjoyed it.) I'm not into the horror or sci-fi movies and I am sick of movies that could have been worth

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Starting with this past Friday -- I had a good weekend. It rained some but it wasn't too bad. Friday evening a few people from my single parents small group met at a local bowling alley to do a little bowling. No professionals in the group -- which made it even more entertaining. We had a lane for the kids (my daughter won -- YEAH!!) and a lane for the adults. There were 3 kids bowling and 4

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Well, I have come to my own conclusion that I will not be offered the job that I interviewed for several weeks ago (due to the fact that I have not heard from them). Of course I'm disappointed but. . . . I'm trying to look at things in a different light.For starters, from the interview it seemed rather obvious that this position would require some overtime. There is no way that a new-hire could

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I had been anticipating yesterday evening at 7:30 p.m. for over a week now. I am a lover of music, but my favorite is gospel. I loooooove me some gospel music. I believe that there are gospel singers out there who are truly anointed. These are people who send chills through your body at the sound of their voice. I don't idolize these singers but I do believe that they are gifted and have the

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I left work yesterday and before I made it home I had already come to the conclusion that I would not be going to the gym. I don't know if it's the 23 mile commute (one way), the heat or a combination of both. By the time that I pick up my children from their father's place I am beat. I have to make myself attempt to listen to everything that my kids have to say (when I honestly don't want to

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Well, I'm feeling the pain from my workout yesterday. I met one of the ladies in my small group at they gym yesterday around 6 p.m. She went to a step aerobics class and I spent 30 minutes on a treadmill and then spent another 30 minutes working out with weights on my legs. My legs are not as sore as they could be but they're sore enough. I did crunches on one of the benches they have that

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I just love it when things go well. I had mixed emotions; excited, nervous and feeling a bit doubtful about agreeing to become a facilitator (group leader) for a single parents small group. Our first meeting was this past Friday evening. I am pleased to say that it went extreeeeeeemely well! I was so excited after the meeting was over. Let me tell you, when it is meant for you to be in a

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That's exactly what I did this past weekend. Saturday to be exact. The singles ministry at church met Saturday morning to share the word of Christ with others. We had groups that were going to 4 different venues: a senior living center, door-to-door, the mall and a local park. I was with a group that went to the park.I was hesitant about going but a girlfriend called me bright and earlier and

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Yeah, that's right. Moi, is planning a cruise for June of 2006. I'm already excited and we've still got almost a year to go (there's nothing like planning as far ahead as possible). I am requesting that everyone going have their deposit to me by the end of August. That shouldn't be a burden on anyone seeing that the deposit will only be $25 per person (there will be 2 to a cabin).So far, we have

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that doesn't mean that I still can't be frustrated. I filled out an application to receive a grant that would pay for my books during the 2nd summer session. I received a phone call from the grant coordinator requesting more information from me, which I faxed to her the same day. I paid my tuition on July 6th and began to wonder why I hadn't heard anything regarding the grant. I call the

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A pleasure party. That's what was sent to me via e-mail yesterday. It's funny that the person sending the e-mail first apologized and then stated that she hoped I wasn't offended by the invitation (if she thought I'd be offended, why send it).?I'm a little slow when it comes to some of the more worldly sources of entertainment, so, I went to the internet to get a clearer understanding of just

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Someone will always be prettier. They will always be smarter. Their house will be bigger. They will drive a better car. Their children will do better in school and their husband will fix more things around the house.So let it go, and love you and your circumstances. Think about it. The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart and the most highly favored woman on your job may

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that I get this job position that I interviewed for yesterday afternoon. It's for an admin position that will support a Sr. Manager and 4 consultants. I interviewed with everyone except the Sr. Mgr. Everyone seemed so friendly and energetic. There was 3 women and one man. The man seemed a bit more serious/less energetic than the women. I was there for about an hour and 45 minutes. I

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I was up at 6 a.m. this morning so that I could make it to my hair stylist's home by 7 a.m. (What I'm still doing up at 11:21 p.m. is puzzling even to me.) I woke the kids, had them get dressed, made sure the dog was fed and we were out of the house by 6:40 a.m. I made a quick stop at McDonald's (drive-thru of course) to get breakfast for my kids and we made it to my stylist's home no more

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My friend made it to Dallas Sunday night and started her new job on Monday. She will be living with me until she is able to get her own place. Her daughter will not be coming until next week. Even though I have children, I'm not the type of person who loves to be around kids alot (not that I don't like them). Her daughter is an exception. She stayed with us for 2 days last week and she was

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That's pretty much how things are at my job. I am no longer content, let alone happy at my place of employment. There are a number of reasons for my discontentment, which I don't even have the energy name. The bottom line is -- I have got to move on to something else. You know it's bad when you have to pray to maintain a positive attitude and refrain from getting easily frustrated with those

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I am so not looking forward to heading back to Oklahoma tomorrow. A cousin of mine died last week and the funeral is being held tomorrow afternoon.It is such a sad situation. This woman is a mother of 10 children (they are all adults now -- ranging from mid-40's to lower 20's). She was a christian woman who led somewhat of a hard life during her younger years. My grandmother ended up raising

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This past weekend was great!! We went to Six Flags on Saturday. We planned on getting there around 10:30 a.m. (made it around noon). As soon as we arrived we headed to the picnic pavilion area so that we could eat lunch (which was included in the ticket price). It wasn't bad at all. After that, we headed to the rides.We rode the train that took you around the perimeter of the amusement park.

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I've got lots of things on my mind (as always). Sometimes I feel is if my brain is in overdrive. I am always thinking about one thing or another. It amazes me when I ask someone what's on their mind and they respond with "nothing". I am truely puzzled. Am I that different or could it possibly be that the person doesn't want to share what's on their mind at the time? I've even asked that

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That is how my Memorial Day weekend was. I drove to Oklahoma eaaaaarly Saturday morning (about 6:30 am). Traffic was not bad at all. I was able to maintain speeds from about 75 to 80 mph. Anything over that was a little too risky (being a holiday weekend, the State Troopers were out in full force). The last thing I need right now is a traffic ticket.Once my feet hit the red dirt I was

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No, it's not the BMW X5 that just makes my heart melt when I see or think about it. But it's mine and is financed in my name. The car I've been driving for about 3 1/2 years was in a friend's name (long story that I really don't feel like getting into). After I purchased my house in 2003 she started asking me about getting the car in my own name. I had drawn up a contract that we both signed

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until my son graduates from 4th grade! I'm getting a little excited. The only thing I don't like is that he and his sister will be attending 2 different schools. My daughter is somewhat clingy. They argue over the most stupidest things but, they miss each other when they're apart.We had a busy evening yesterday. I took my son to get his hair cut. Next we went to Burlington's to find him a

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I had a nice weekend. The weather was extremely hot (99 degrees on Saturday, 98 on Sunday). I attended a singles function referred to as 'Friday Nite Live'. It was great. There was a speaker from a nearby church, praise & worship singers and members of a drama team performed a skit. This is the 3rd event that's been held (I missed the first 2). They are held on the 3rd Friday of each month.

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My day was off to a good start yesterday. I decided on my drive home from work that I would skip my class at church since I hadn't purchased the book we were supposed to read. Even if I would have stopped to buy it on my way home, I wouldn't have gotten to read the chapter that was assigned to my group. The class starts at 6:15 pm., I usually make it home between 5:15 and 5:30. I decide to go

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It is hard enough staying on track without distractions. Just imagine the struggle one incurs when faced with distractions that can/will cause you to lose focus, get off track and/or stumble. I feel like I've taken more of a tumble. There are things in my life that I consider highly important and require my constant attentiveness. Health and fitness is one of them. I refuse to allow myself

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I know that those with wealth are not perfect but I would have never imagined some of the things written by an adjunct professor on her blog about students at a local prestigous college. I admit, I visited the blog, read a few posts and found myself wanting to read more (hey, it is quite interesting, somewhat frustrating as well, due to the fact that I work my butt off -- without outside

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what else can I say. I've gotten my final grade for Biology -- a C. A stinking C. According to my miscalculations (and several different ways I might ad) I figured I was going to get a B. Well I did manage to get a B in the lab class, but that's only 25% of the final grade. I know, I know, it could be worse.My heart is seriously aching. I think I'll call the Thai restaurant down the street

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What a relief! After about 6 p.m. (CST) today my brain will no longer be operating in overdrive. I have taken 2 finals this past weekend and will take the last one today. I enjoy learning and I am always wanting to better myself but this semester has left me mentally weary.Maybe the fact that my 4th grade son had just as much homework as I did has something to do with it. Before I started my

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My kids are the greatest. I finally got tired of looking at a few stains in my carpet and started to remove them with some Awesome carpet cleaner (that really is awesome -- I mean the stuff works good). Well, I got a phone call which meant that I had to take a break from my carpet cleaning. I was on the phone for quite some time (went in my bedroom and sat down to continue talking). When I

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I've been comtemplating taking swing out lessons for the past several months. The biggest issue was not having the time and/or not having a babysitter. A friend called me yesterday evening as I was working in my yard and convinced me to meet him at a skating rink about 15 miles from my home -- and I could bring my kids. I quickly changed clothes, put on shoes with a slick sole and headed out

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I had a wonderful weekend. I went jogging early Saturday morning (ran 3 laps non-stop). I tell you, it is much more motivating to jog/exercise with a partner (I would have definitely stopped after the first lap or lap and a half). I went to my lab class which let out an hour early (thank you Jesus!). I didn't have to go over the posted speed limit too much to make it home, feed my dog and

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I went through a Church's chicken drive-thru to pick up some lunch earlier. I always order their tender strip kid's meal which comes with a side, biscuit and a drink (the only other option is a 5 piece strip meal with a biscuit -- which is more than what I would want to eat). Anway, I place my order and decline the drink since I don't drink soda.I drive up to the window and I can see the

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There's nothing like starting a task and continuing until it is completed (with satisfaction). I decided to 'improve' the landscaping in front of my home. Little did I realize what a strenuous task it would be. I mean, after some mornings of digging up grass and dirt and positioning the brick edging in front of my bushes just right, my back, shoulders and arms would ache. But it was so

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Here's another one of those encouraging e-mails that was sent to me last week. I saved this one just so that I could look at it from time to time.The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs.But, if you have a spare called

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I haven't completely abandoned my blog. I've been so busy at work, not to mention trying to keep up with class assignments that I just haven't had time to jot down my thoughts or share whats been going on in my world. I have about 2 more weeks before the semester is officially over. I'm a little nervous about my grade in Biology. I will be happy with a C. Although I feel that I am well above

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I've been looking into getting braces. I have a few crooked teeth in the front -- nothing major, but still I would like an 'improved' smile. I scheduled an appointment with an orthodontist for a consultation & x-rays (complimentary). I'm thinking it shouldn't be anything to complicated, after all, my teeth are in good condition and there's no serious crowding or anything. WRONG! I have what

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My trip to Vegas was a blast -- and much too short! Aside from the abundance of nude dancer advertisements, I was extremely impressed. The others in my gang had fun as well. I must admit that the first 2 nights my friend and I turned in much too early to be on vacation (away from the kids). We made up for it the last night though. There was a wonderful Hawaiian band playing at the lounge in

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This past weekend was raining but nice. Friday I took the kids to the Botanical Gardens in Ft. Worth to see the Butterfly Exhibit (something different). They actually liked it! I was so glad. It would have hurt my heart if they said they were bored and wanted to leave. There were so many people there. We first toured the Japanese Water Gardens and then walked to a different area to see the

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O.k., I just typed a post about my upcoming vacation and blogger messed up! I don't feel like retyping it. Keeping it short, I'm leaving for my 4 day Las Vegas trip on Friday. If any of my blog buddies have any suggestions as far as night clubs or any other interesting attractions, please feel free to share. Thanks a bunch.

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I don't like watching the news because it's despressing, however, I do like to be informed as to what's going on in the world. The past couple of weeks has been down right mind boggling. From a judge finding her husband and mother shot to death in her home - to a judge (among others) being killed in an Atlanta courtroom.What is happening to people? What happened to rationalized thinking? What

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Well, my on again off again relationship that I've posted about many times is back on again. I've hesitated to even put my thoughts into words because I wasn't sure how long it would last. It all started with Valentine's Day. Much to my surprise I receive this gorgeous braided Lucky Bamboo plant with a big pink bow and red & pink balloons attached to it. I have never seen anything like it

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I'm not a big fan of e-mail chain letters/messages or forwarding the many that I receive each day, but, every now and then I receive one that is very inspirational, such as this one (it's kind of long):I AM A SURVIVORMany times in life we struggle with our past and fail to walk in our potential future. Let me make a profound statement ....Your past has nothing to do with what God can do for your

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I received the following from a friend this morning:I am only as strong as the coffee I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends I have. To the cool women who have touched my life -- here's to you!http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tan2471068/detail?.dir=/fcae&.dnm=8d4c.jpg

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The math test that I was stressing about (because I couldn't access the website from home and was also having problems pulling it up at work) is no longer a problem. I took the test and made an A!!!! I'm so pleased. Now if I can just do well on my Biology exam. We had an on-line review this morning with the instructor via a chat site. It made me feel better about taking the test. The exam

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it's not like I'm moping around or walking around in a total state of depression. But since this last split -- the pain just won't seem to go away fast enough. I'm still taking care of business, tending to my kids & dog, going to work and doing my job, trying to be cheerful and all.I talked to a friend this morning about the upcoming Valentine's Day event that the church I attend is having for

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This is how I'm feeling right about now. I just found out that I missed out on 50 points for a Biology assignment that I turned in because I left out some required information (that I had the answer to but forgot to include it in my e-mail). On top of that, I am unable to sign on to the website for my Math class. I was supposed to have taken my first exam by this past Tuesday. I'm getting an

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one minute you're up, the next you're down. You see sunshine and blue skies when it's pouring rain and the skies are really gray. One week you're on cloud 9, the next week you feel as if you've slammed into a brick wall. Some days you can't stop smiling, other days you're trying your best not to frown. What is it with this thing called LIFE? Not to mention the mental, spiritual & emotional

tan247http://www.blogger.com/profile/11250726912300993479noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571997.post-1107537829742371552005-02-04T11:12:00.000-06:002005-02-04T11:23:49.743-06:00

In recognition of Black History Month, my children's school is daily requesting each student to find out what African-American invented certain things. They write their name, grade, teacher and the answer on a sheet of paper and submit it. I believe there is a drawing each day with prizes given to the student(s) with the correct answer. I'm starting to enjoy going on-line to find out who

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No lie. For the FIRST time in my 36 year old life I am about to go on a true vacation -- in Viva Las Vegas! I am so excited. What's even more exciting about this trip is the other people traveling with me. 2 of my sister's (I have 3), one of my closest friends, a cousin whose like a sister to me and a friend of the family. There is nooooo way that we won't have fun. I've read mixed reviews

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I am so happy. I love the feeling that I'm having right now. Things are going so well in different areas of my life. Even for the few issues that I deal with from time to time, it's not so bad. My Biology lab isn't so bad. The 3 hours seem to pass pretty quickly. Not to mention the other 3 ladies that share my table, they are very nice. I think this won't be so bad after all. We had a

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Things have been going good for the most part this week. My classes have started. My computer has been upgraded with additional memory. I've loaded the necessary software and other requirements to successfully complete my courses. I have made contact with both of my instructors. Am I on a roll or what?! I am going to really enjoy this math class. So far it's simple. Hopefully I will finish the

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2005 is off to a pleasant, positive start. I spent New Year's Eve with my children and friends. I did a little shopping on New Year's day with the kids and a friend. I must admit that I shopped longer than I intended. Later that night I went out to dinner with friends & their family. It was so much fun. I always enjoy dining at good Mexican food restaurants. After dinner we went back to one of my

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This is how my week has been, no joke. I have to seriously think about what day it is. 2004 has blown by and if I would have just blinked once -- I would have missed out. I must say that overall this has been a very good year for me. Christmas was wonderful! Me and the kids went to Oklahoma. We managed to get snow on the Wednesday before Christmas (not enough to make snow angels in). It

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I don't think I have really been caught up with any particular thing. Except for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse new body style. I just had to have that car. I saw it at an auto show in 1994 and from then on, I literally could not sleep. Well, I eventually bought it. No, I don't have it anymore. I won't elaborate since the thought of it makes me a bit frustrated and bitter. Back to my

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since I last added a post? It's been a busy week for me. My mind has been on so many different things that it's hard to keep track of what I was last thinking about. For some insane reason I volunteered to make icing (yes, icing as in cake) for my children's school the ENTIRE week. They are making gingerbread houses and needed volunteers to help out at school and/or to make the icing. I

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I didn't sleep well last night. On top of that, I woke up about 40 minutes late (and it's raining outside). There was no way I was going to make it to work on time. I was only about 25 minutes late. The smoke detector in my bedroom must need a new battery. The constant chirping got on my nerves last night. It obviously bothered my dog too. Every time it chirped he would start whining. I ended up

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I had a very nice weekend. I closed as planned Saturday morning at 10 a.m. My mortgage payments are actually $10 less than what was originally stated to me which is even better. My son's new Captain Bed is on order and should arrive within 3 to 5 weeks. I am going to let him pick out a color for his room (no black). I can't believe he even suggested that I paint his room black. Unless he changes

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All of the paperwork has been received and processed for my mortgage refinance. I will close tomorrow! It's called an FHA Streamline Refinance. The entire process has been extremely smooth and has only taken about 2 1/2 weeks from the date of my application (which was taken over the phone) until closing. My interest rate will drop from 6.875% to 5%. In addition to that, I only pay the

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My daughter had a substitute teacher at school on Monday. When I picked her up from her father's that evening she told me that the substitute teacher had cursed at her! Say what!!! She told me that she was standing at her desk doing her work and the sub told her to "sit your a** down". I BEG YOUR PARDON! I don't talk to my kids like that and I am definitely not going to allow anyone else to

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I made it to work about 45 minutes late this morning (yep, almost a whole hour late). It was raining and traffic was a mess. Anyway, I get to work and check my e-mail. One of the e-mail's in my in-box is from the controller. She was complaining about a dirty dish that someone had left in the kitchen sink overnight. Now normally I would just blow it off and keep going about my business. For some

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I received an e-mail this morning regarding a prayer given by Pastor Joe Wright to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1996. Just reading it gave me chills. The e-mail that is being circulated has a few slight inaccuracies. (Me, being the inquisitive person that I am, decided to do a search on the internet to determine if this event really happened before I forwarded it to anyone else.) It

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I forgot to put on deodorant this morning!! This is sooooo not good. Thank God it is always freezing at my job so there's no threat of sweating. I was about a mile from my job when I just had this wierd feeling. I wasn't sweating but the question popped in my head, "did I put on deodorant this morning". I had to do a quick check -- and the answer was NO. I planned on staying in for lunch

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1. Why are there unsolved criminal cases and yet so many psychics exist? 2. Why does the thought of food stay on your mind the entire time you're working out (or maybe its just me)? 3. Why are movie theaters colder than meat lockers? 4. Why do some women wear high heels to outdoor events knowing they're going to do alot of walking and/or standing? 5. Why are the healthiest fast food choices never

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I left work at 4 p.m. yesterday to cast my vote. There were no long lines (thank God). The voting location for my precinct was a church that was no more than 2 miles from my home. I had a minor issue that was quickly corrected. For some reason my address was incorrect in their computers. It took no more than 5 minutes for them to write down my name and correct address. I only took my

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I'm somewhat confused. Two men that I have recently met have made a comment that has left me completely puzzled. I am a person who has no problem doing whatever it takes to obtain the things that I want (if it is within reason). Something that was #1 on my list of goals in 2001 was to buy a home which I did last year. Anyway, during a phone conversation with man #1, he suggested that the

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My son loves me so much he'll do anything for me . . . . except be good at school. I just don't understand it. He is very consistent with talking when he isn't supposed to and not completeing his assignments. He's doing better than when school started, but it is not his best. I could understand if he had a learning or attention problem but he doesn't. My heart is literally aching. Am I

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I received the following e-mail this morning that responds to the question that many people have either been asked or sometimes ask themselves: THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDING CHURCH Have you ever heard someone say, “I don’t need to go to church to be a Christian.” Well, how do you respond to something like that? Do you really have to go to church to be a true believer? Walking into a church doesn’t

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My 4-day birthday celebration is over :( . Starting with a cake, good food and good company on Thursday, this birthday was definitely a pleasant occasion that didn't stop on Thursday. Friday night I went out with a friend and her cousin. What was supposed to be a night out to a Jazz club ended up being a night out at a Hip-Hop club where the majority of the women had on jeans and I spotted a few

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It's my 36th birthday and I feel truly blessed that God allowed me to wake up to a new day. My first well wish came at 6:07 a.m. this morning (via voice mail) from a long-time friend from Houston. My kids surprised me with some cute pajamas and they sang to me. I've had 3 more calls since 8 a.m. and a gift waiting on my desk when I arrived at work from a co-worker who I consider a very good

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This session dealt with depression, which is inevitable when a marriage fails. At some point, whether it is during the course of your marriage (such as myself) or when you or your spouse decide to separate and/or file for a divorce, you will experience a multitude of emotions. de·pres·sion : a psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking

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I received the following e-mail this morning that I feel helps eliminate alot of the unnecessary conflict/controversy/drama/heartache, etc. that we go through in some of our relationships (this applies to ALL relationships, not just those dealing with the opposite sex). Post it somewhere at work, at home on the refrigerator, in your home office or any place where it will catch your eye, as a

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I read a heart-breaking story on Power Line about a soldier who was injured when the truck that she was riding in ran over a roadside bomb (A Purple Heart for Jessica). The story of her will-power and determination brought tears to my eyes. We (civilians) are quick to comment about the war that the U.S. is engaged in and whether or not our soldiers should be there. After her experience, this

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