Farewell Mr. President-Hello Mr. Crist

I will not use this blog as a political platform..............well, at least not today. I will not be on a street corner in Tampa today protesting the war. I appreciate people that feel called to do that. I did wear Red/White & Blue today as my way of showing my love of country.

I voted for our new Gov. I hope he does what he promised. I have made no secret of my feelings about our now "former Gov". (Since I work for the State of Florida..I will not say anything during work hours). I support anyone that supports children & mental health benefits for children.

Right now I'm lucky enough to not be in the Homeowners Insurance nightmare but I hope something is done to lower those premiums.

I can get on a soap box with the best of them...anyone close to me has seen me at work when I feel something needs to be done. Today is not my day to rage against the machine.

I just wanted to say Goodbye to Mr. Ford.....even if I did have to work and I need to mail my bills and can't because they closed the PO's in his honor.

Hello Mr. Crist...................don't let us down.

Till later.................................

If you MUST have resolutions

here are some borrowed from "Dear Abby's" often-requested list of New Year's resolutions -- adapted from the original credo of Al-Anon:

JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once.
I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things I can correct, and accept those I cannot.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I'll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.
Just for today, I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If I'm a smoker, I'll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully -- if only just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.

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I will add one of my favorite questions:

What have you done TODAY to make you feel proud?

till later.......................................

Happy New Year

I hope everyone had a safe and pleasant New Years Eve. We stayed in and watched a pretty cool fireworks display one of our neighbors put on. They must have spent over $1000 cause these were "City of" caliber fireworks. It was very nice on our Lanai, there was a slight breeze, several other neighbors were shooting off the typical stuff and then right behind us....MACK DADDY stuff. We applauded when they were done it was so good. I was amazed that when I went out early this morning the neighborhood didn't look like a war zone with spent firework parts. They all did a really great job of cleaning up after themselves.

After two days of sleeping in ( till almost 10:30-11 am) I decided to get up and go off this morning. I had a 50% coupon from Michaels and a $5 off from Office Depot calling my name. They were only good for today so what was I supposed to do??? I decided to drive over to Lakeland, for a change, since I knew there was a Joanns & Michaels next to each other on Hwy 98. It ended up being about 25 miles, which is a normal road trip since we moved to the sticks. Both stores were on the small size..not superstores like I'm used to but I still managed to find a couple things. OH....did I forget to mention that I stopped at several gas stations along the way to locate more coupons?? LOL I ended up with 5 Michaels & 2 Office Depot. I asked where the local Office Depot was and it ended up taking me past a "Crafts & Stuff (Crafts & Such..I can't remember). Anyway.....I knew they took competitor ads so I stopped in. That store made the others look sad. It wasn't any bigger but their scrapbooking supplies were top notch. They had every brand and alot of current stuff. I had a hard time deciding what to use my coupon on but finally got a set of "Perfect Pearls-Embossing pigment" that I've had my eye on. I'm really trying to get more into Stamping & card making so these will be great for that.

I went by "Violets", a card making/rubber stamping/scrapbooking place mentioned in scrapbooking mags but alas..they were closed. At least I know where they are and the next time I head over to hit Crafts & S..I'll run over & check them out.

My DS & DD didn't make it home yesterday due to bad weather between here & SC. They are on the road now...should be in Florida soon but I won't get my DS back until tomorrow. DD is sick and feeling bad. Seems she has a "flu/cold" thing that comes with a rash. I heard some people at work talking about the same thing but didn't really pay attention. Guess it is going around. Hope she leaves it at her dads.

Sorry for long post but since I "laid out" for the last few days, I had alot to talk about. I probably should do the typical "Resolutions for 2007" post the other bloggers are doing today but.....lets face it....not many people live up to their resolutions so why start off a new year all stressed out? I have a few things I want to try & accomplish but for now I'll just wish you all a good evening. Maybe I'll share them with you tomorrow. Till then............

Last Friday of 2006

......and I'm at work. I think there is a grand total of 10 people here today. I will put in my 6 hours and then go home! I'm looking forward to the weekend. Three days alone with my HSS before DS comes home. I know we've been alone all week but I've had to work so it doesn't really count. We have nothing planned but will enjoy being together. They are predicting rain again so we'll be snug as bugs as we have nowhere to go. I may start my holiday scrapping or if I really feel frisky.........start straightening up the garage to get ready to put up the Christmas decorations. I usually don't take down my decorations until after the 6th............after Epithany....so I have another week to piddle.

I did all my returns last night after work. (ARG!!!!!!) I hit several more Targets trying to get more lights as I hadn't gotten enough to finish the house. Neither of the ones I went to had the same lights but the Brandon one did have another lighted Doe and after I bought it I realized it was animated. COOL!!!! So now we will have three. I may have to borrow some antlers from HSS's hunting stuff to make one of them a Buck. I ended up finding the same lights for the same price as Target at Joanns. I went ahead and used my GC for some stuff I could have lived without and got 6 more boxes of lights. When I return the ones I got that were to small, they will pay back my GC money. (It's my logic..don't try & figure it out)

I stopped at Wally World again this morning because I'd read some of them were clearancing their Cricut stuff. Alas, the one on BBD wasn't but I did pick up some Note card sets that are embossed but blank on the front & inside. I figured I could use them for a base and add to them since they came with envelopes & were only $1. I also picked up some clearance light clips for putting the lights on to the roof.......duh....I forgot them yesterday. I picked up a rug that I hope will fit the entry of our house as we need a "wipe your feet mat". I also got a SCALE. Now I really have no excuse to get back on track.

Well, the first of the month is our busiest time so I have things I MUST do today. Darn it!!!! I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful New Years weekend. I can tell you we will NOT be getting married this weekend. We decided to get one last BIG tax break before Uncle Sam dings us next year. I'm going to miss being POOR, single, & Head of household........LOL. Not enough to not change my marital status but why give the government any more of my money than they already got this year? Give some back!!!!! Maybe I can use the return for a honeymoon. Otherwise it will be the free night at the local Comfort Inn that we earned during all those trips to Georgia last year. With my luck that offer has expired. Speaking of offers.....I need to send in my receipts for a free set of Cricut mats for buying the cartridges "Santa" gave me for Christmas......better run.....till next time.........................

After Christmas sales

I avoided the after Christmas sales ......until this morning. I decided to check Target for lights as I wanted to add to the Icicle ones we had this year. I'd gotten our current ones at a yard sale for $1 a box but they only went on the front and not the sides or back. I also wanted some of those spiral trees & maybe some "animals" or figures. I ended up getting 6 boxes of Icicles @ 2.99 a box, a 42" lighted Doe & two boxes of spiral trees. The trees were the smaller ones but they were all they had. I had to return two pairs of DS's jeans to Wally World so I did & then checked their light selection. They were cleaned out but I managed to find one poor, lonely, small lighted doe in a torn up box. We checked and it appears to be all there. When I got it to the car & put it next to the Target one..I realized the WW one was half the size of the other one. That will look cute as it will look like a momma & baby. I think that is enough for next year's landscape. I'm trying to avoid tacky so I didn't buy any of the Blow up items. I'm sure my neighbors will appreciate that! LOL.

I heard from the kids yesterday and they had just arrived in NC. My DS was all excited about a place they are going today where he can "tube" down REAL SNOW MOM!!!!! I sure hope he has fun and someone remembers to take pictures. I wish I could be with them. Sorry....moment of pity party of one.

Not a-lot going on today. Trying to decide on a "date" but nothing firm yet. You would think after 30+ years & another 2 years waiting for the "OK" I'd have this figured out already but NOPE. Any Ideas??

Till later..................................

Papers finally FINAL

Those of you that know us personally will understand.

Nuff said!!

My Wish

In case you've never heard the song by Rascal Flatts, I thought I'd post the words here.

I hope that days come easy and moments pass slow,
and each road leads you where you want to go,
and if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
and if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
if it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
all the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
and you help somebody every chance you get,
oh, you find god's grace, in every mistake,
and you always give more than you take

Chorus: more than anything, more than anything,
my wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
to your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
you never need to carry more than you can hold,
and while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
yeah, this, is my wish.