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1. I grew up on Long Island, but after I graduated High School in 1986, I moved away and never went back.
2. I once lived in a town called "Knob Noster" (seriously). My daughter was actually born there in 1996.
3. I have lived in 6 different States: New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, South Carolina & Georgia. I currenly live back in Pennsylvania, where I have lived for the longest period of time.
4. In my "Next Life" I will be a Professional Photographer. For now, I just keep a camera with me at all times and snap pictures like crazy.
5. I am married for the second time. My first time was a disaster, and my second is a dream come true. I have 2 beautiful kids from my 1st marriage, but my second husband has been with them since they were 2 and 3. They are now 12 and 14 and have 2 Dads that they love to pieces. We all get along, and everyone is happy as can be.
6. I love to Cruise (on a ship). I will go on my 5th Cruise in less than 4 years, this August. I never want to stop cruising... not ever.
7. I work in Higher Education. Instead of becoming an F.B.I agent (which my father encouraged me to do) I work in Research and Development in the office of Advancement. I spend much of my work day investigating what Alum's are up to these days by using research tools and programs on the net. I love my job.
8. I have 4 cats and If I lived on a big farm (which I do not) lol... I'd be the crazy cat lady that people make fun of.
9. It's important to feel sexy. Most of the time.. I feel sexy. I wouldn't have it any other way.
10. I wish my only sibling didn't live in Switzerland. Sometimes I miss him, and I hate that my nieces and nephew are so far away from me.
11. When I was in 5th and 6th grade, there were only 2 girls in my school that were taller than me. I have never gotten any taller, and now I'm considered "short" at 5' 3".
12. I hated High School. I felt like I could never find my place.. and now looking back, especially here on facebook - I see that there was a lot I missed. I never attended trips or became part of a club or organization. I wish I had. You all look like you had a lot of fun.
13. At 40 years old I went Pool hopping in the middle of the night with some great friends. It felt so invigorating to be so carefree and "silly". I will never forget that night, and how hard we all laughed.
14. Speaking of laughing. I love to laugh. I am told that I'm pretty funny, too.
15. I see myself in my children, and I love how it makes me feel.
16. I fell in love online. Sight unseen... That was 12 years ago. I've been with him for 10 years, and they have been the best years of my life. (and when I say online.. I mean before the dating services) Plain ole chat room...
17. I have learned in life that the most valuable things I have learned were not taught to me in school.
18. I am scared to death of growing old and dying... I lose sleep over it a lot.
19. I no longer sport a New York accent. I lost it in one of the moves over the years... and, sometimes I miss it.
20. I'm not star struck... but something fun: I used to babysit for Hulk Hogan's son Nick when he was just 2 years old.
21. I love to talk so much. I could talk to you for hours. I listen equally as well.
22. I find women equally (or sometimes more) attractive than men On a physical level. Emotional is a whole different ball game!
23. I love my bubble butt and my curves. I hated that I was never skinny......I always wished I was more thin, now I love my curvy self and my bubble butt. I appreciate me, and my body just the way it is.
24. I have a special place in my heart for the eldery, and mentally handicapped people... I really do.
25. I love to party and have fun.. and I love being social. BUT, the one place that makes me the happiest, is home with my hubby and kids. Laughing, playing, watching t.v or playing wii... checkers too... I just love my life and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!
BONUS: I have an incredble foot fetish! I love pretty, polished, soft, sweet FEET!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
This is a photo of Yardley Borough. Afton Lake...
I was driving past this beautiful place this morning on my way to work and I just had this feeling that today was going to be a good day.
Yeah, it's freezing cold out... and I know that the bitter cold is what my hubby hates more than anything about being up North..
But, I am grateful that he makes the sacrifice to be here, for me.
Every day that he wakes up in this cold winter weather, is a reminder of just how much he loves me. There is nothing and nobody else in this world that would keep him here otherwise... Thank you baby. I love you. I will make it up to you. I promise.
When the kids are a little older, and out of school.... we're heading South. Somewhere close to the beach I hope! :)
So, it's Friday! Happy Friday everyone!!!!!
We're having dinner and drinks and playing Wii with friends tonight. I look forward to that!
Brooke has her first competition tomorrow at Temple University. She's excited. She's been doing Cheerleading now for about 5 years! Way to go Brookie!
I'm having lunch with Mary and Mom. I think it's time...
I better run.
More to come.
xo
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday! Snow... cold.. but SUNSHINE!
(click image to enlarge if you want to read quote)
It's pretty darn cold out there. I mean, it's absolutely freezing!!!
I am fortunate to be working inside.
Not everybody has that luxury.
I know my hubby spends at least 80% of his time outside... :(
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
I will warm him up later. :)
So I had an EXCELLENT meeting yesterday with the Asst VP of Advancement.
He is one of my favorite bosses in the division. I think he's probably one of the best people I have met, here at Rider.
Anyway.. He's moving me. :) (woohooo)
He wants me to move closer to him, and the VP of Advancement.
He thinks that I have a lot of Potential. AND, he has plans for me to advance in the future. I am so proud, and so excited about this!
I am also going to go with him to a Luncheon that will be set up between he, "John C" and myself. Seems that my contribution over at the Princeton Campus is of value to the Division and to "John C". I look forward to the new adventures ahead!
my Ultimate goal is to become the Asst to the VP. I know that it won't happen anytime soon, but I am setting that as my goal for working in this Department. Heck, if I could eventually become the Asst to the Asst VP, I'd be equally grateful. At least I have goals :)
What else? Well, not a whole lot. I have a nice lunch date with my sweetie Mary today. We will probably leave the suite and go somewhere with our lunches. I'm thinking that there might be some pretty good sales over there at the Quaker Bridge Mall. I wonder if I can twist her arm.... and get her to go there :)
A lot going on. Quite honestly, there's always so much going on that I sometimes don't know what to blog about first!
Maybe more tonight when I'm all settled in.
I am happy to be blogging again! I love it.
Happy Thursday!
Back to work I go!
It's pretty darn cold out there. I mean, it's absolutely freezing!!!
I am fortunate to be working inside.
Not everybody has that luxury.
I know my hubby spends at least 80% of his time outside... :(
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
I will warm him up later. :)
So I had an EXCELLENT meeting yesterday with the Asst VP of Advancement.
He is one of my favorite bosses in the division. I think he's probably one of the best people I have met, here at Rider.
Anyway.. He's moving me. :) (woohooo)
He wants me to move closer to him, and the VP of Advancement.
He thinks that I have a lot of Potential. AND, he has plans for me to advance in the future. I am so proud, and so excited about this!
I am also going to go with him to a Luncheon that will be set up between he, "John C" and myself. Seems that my contribution over at the Princeton Campus is of value to the Division and to "John C". I look forward to the new adventures ahead!
my Ultimate goal is to become the Asst to the VP. I know that it won't happen anytime soon, but I am setting that as my goal for working in this Department. Heck, if I could eventually become the Asst to the Asst VP, I'd be equally grateful. At least I have goals :)
What else? Well, not a whole lot. I have a nice lunch date with my sweetie Mary today. We will probably leave the suite and go somewhere with our lunches. I'm thinking that there might be some pretty good sales over there at the Quaker Bridge Mall. I wonder if I can twist her arm.... and get her to go there :)
A lot going on. Quite honestly, there's always so much going on that I sometimes don't know what to blog about first!
Maybe more tonight when I'm all settled in.
I am happy to be blogging again! I love it.
Happy Thursday!
Back to work I go!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Little Moments..
They all count.
This is one tiny little shot of me enjoying my life.
We were in Baltimore at a Piano Bar.
I just came across this picture while getting rid of some old messages in my "inbox".
Chris, Me & Hubby.
This is one tiny little shot of me enjoying my life.
We were in Baltimore at a Piano Bar.
I just came across this picture while getting rid of some old messages in my "inbox".
Chris, Me & Hubby.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
In Princeton Today
Tuesdays!
Every Tuesday you will find me at the Princeton Campus.
I honestly think I'm in solitary confinement. I run this office suite with 4 offices. EMPTY offices! :) I am a one woman show here in Princeton.
Where is everyone?
lol.
One thing I can say for sure...
I get a lot accomplished.
I bring my big projects with me to this office.
Nobody distracts me here.
Well, nobody but John C (I will not reveal his name for his own protection).
He's this multi millionaire that calls me EVERY SINGLE TUESDAY.
He's somewhat mentally challenged.
Ok, He's really mentally challenged...
But he's loaded. SOOOO I have to entertain his phone calls.
Don't get me wrong. My heart goes out to him. He lost his parents, and was left with millions, and could care less... and so on.. but he talks in circles and makes very little to no sense at all. AND I have to listen to him go round and round. Average call time - 1 hour. Ouy Vey.
Other than that.. the phone here rarely rings. And I've managed to make the most of my time. I've finished a lot of my work, way ahead of schedule.
Something else I did today. I played a little catch up with an old friend of mine. Oh my, what a wild woman she is! I had a lot of fun chatting with her. She and I are getting together next month. I think it's been since I was 20 years old since I saw her last. She's having a huge 40th Birthday Bash and Fred and I are invited. It should be a lot of fun. It's been fun being back in touch. Seems like I've been getting back in touch with a lot of old friends lately. It's a lot of fun.
I have a story to write. I just haven't had the time to get it together lately. I have notes.. I just need to put them into my story. I had my 3rd annual trip to Alabama this past December. I took notes. We fit SO much into such a small amount of time that I had to take notes.... Keep an eye out for my 2008 Alabama trip story. Stay tuned!
It looks like snow out there. very grey. It feels like snow... I wanna be home in my comfys!
Tomorrow is Wednesday. I think I can handle that. :) Hump day always makes me smile.
Oh... today is Chris Redshaw's Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS! I LOVE YOU SWEETIE PIE! :) I hope she reads this. If not today...soon!
Things are good. Smooth and easy right now. Not much to report. No news is good news.
:)
Every Tuesday you will find me at the Princeton Campus.
I honestly think I'm in solitary confinement. I run this office suite with 4 offices. EMPTY offices! :) I am a one woman show here in Princeton.
Where is everyone?
lol.
One thing I can say for sure...
I get a lot accomplished.
I bring my big projects with me to this office.
Nobody distracts me here.
Well, nobody but John C (I will not reveal his name for his own protection).
He's this multi millionaire that calls me EVERY SINGLE TUESDAY.
He's somewhat mentally challenged.
Ok, He's really mentally challenged...
But he's loaded. SOOOO I have to entertain his phone calls.
Don't get me wrong. My heart goes out to him. He lost his parents, and was left with millions, and could care less... and so on.. but he talks in circles and makes very little to no sense at all. AND I have to listen to him go round and round. Average call time - 1 hour. Ouy Vey.
Other than that.. the phone here rarely rings. And I've managed to make the most of my time. I've finished a lot of my work, way ahead of schedule.
Something else I did today. I played a little catch up with an old friend of mine. Oh my, what a wild woman she is! I had a lot of fun chatting with her. She and I are getting together next month. I think it's been since I was 20 years old since I saw her last. She's having a huge 40th Birthday Bash and Fred and I are invited. It should be a lot of fun. It's been fun being back in touch. Seems like I've been getting back in touch with a lot of old friends lately. It's a lot of fun.
I have a story to write. I just haven't had the time to get it together lately. I have notes.. I just need to put them into my story. I had my 3rd annual trip to Alabama this past December. I took notes. We fit SO much into such a small amount of time that I had to take notes.... Keep an eye out for my 2008 Alabama trip story. Stay tuned!
It looks like snow out there. very grey. It feels like snow... I wanna be home in my comfys!
Tomorrow is Wednesday. I think I can handle that. :) Hump day always makes me smile.
Oh... today is Chris Redshaw's Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS! I LOVE YOU SWEETIE PIE! :) I hope she reads this. If not today...soon!
Things are good. Smooth and easy right now. Not much to report. No news is good news.
:)
Monday, January 12, 2009
Monday!
(me, 1968)
And so here I am!
As promised to myself.....
Back to the Blog!
So, it's Monday.
Ugh.
And my day at work is almost over.
Thank goodness!!!!!! :)
I love my job, but I'm feeling slightly under the weather today. So, I've been dragging quiet a bit!
I did, however, manage to make it to the Mall to check out the Sale at Bath and Body Works. I am so excited about all the wonderful items on sale this time of year! I can't believe they are selling things for up to 90% off.... Seriously. I couldn't resist. I just couldn't.
Other than that...
The weekend was strange! I mean that. It felt really short, yet there was a lot fit it (as always).
Friday we met our friends in AC. It was fun. Hubby and I had this adorable room at Bally's. The more we looked at it, the more we loved it. We stayed up really late, but slept in pretty well. Saturday was a super nice day. hubby took me on a shopping spree at Victoria's Secret. It was a lot of fun. We also went to lunch at a great place that overlooked the water. It was over the water... on the Pier. Nice eye candy at the Restaurant, too.... The waitresses wore very very short booty shorts.... distracting, but nice to look at!!! :)
After shopping and eating and so on, we hit the road and headed for home. It was a very quiet and peaceful night at home on Saturday. We stopped at the Grocery store and bought a loaf of crusty french bread and some wings.... and went home and ate spinach dip, bread, and he had some wings. It was fun. I was itching to play some Wii.... but I was too tired to get something started.. lol. Instead, I saved what energy I had for a little sexy time in the bedroom! :)
Sunday was blah! I woke up feeling a little icky.... and the rest of the day I spent playing catch up on the house work. I did do my regular Postsecret Sunday morning routine... and the rest of the day was just work work work... lol. BUT, it had to get done!
And here I am now... posting on my blog again like I promised. My intention is to blog at least once a day again. I miss it!
Happy Monday.
Happy freezing cold Monday!
:)
And so here I am!
As promised to myself.....
Back to the Blog!
So, it's Monday.
Ugh.
And my day at work is almost over.
Thank goodness!!!!!! :)
I love my job, but I'm feeling slightly under the weather today. So, I've been dragging quiet a bit!
I did, however, manage to make it to the Mall to check out the Sale at Bath and Body Works. I am so excited about all the wonderful items on sale this time of year! I can't believe they are selling things for up to 90% off.... Seriously. I couldn't resist. I just couldn't.
Other than that...
The weekend was strange! I mean that. It felt really short, yet there was a lot fit it (as always).
Friday we met our friends in AC. It was fun. Hubby and I had this adorable room at Bally's. The more we looked at it, the more we loved it. We stayed up really late, but slept in pretty well. Saturday was a super nice day. hubby took me on a shopping spree at Victoria's Secret. It was a lot of fun. We also went to lunch at a great place that overlooked the water. It was over the water... on the Pier. Nice eye candy at the Restaurant, too.... The waitresses wore very very short booty shorts.... distracting, but nice to look at!!! :)
After shopping and eating and so on, we hit the road and headed for home. It was a very quiet and peaceful night at home on Saturday. We stopped at the Grocery store and bought a loaf of crusty french bread and some wings.... and went home and ate spinach dip, bread, and he had some wings. It was fun. I was itching to play some Wii.... but I was too tired to get something started.. lol. Instead, I saved what energy I had for a little sexy time in the bedroom! :)
Sunday was blah! I woke up feeling a little icky.... and the rest of the day I spent playing catch up on the house work. I did do my regular Postsecret Sunday morning routine... and the rest of the day was just work work work... lol. BUT, it had to get done!
And here I am now... posting on my blog again like I promised. My intention is to blog at least once a day again. I miss it!
Happy Monday.
Happy freezing cold Monday!
:)
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday Morning..
Me and Chris (she's my friend who lives in Raleigh NC. Went to visit her on my trip back from Alabama)
So, it's Sunday morning. This is my very first posting of 2009. wow.
I will begin with this...
2008 was a hell of a year.
If you know me
truly know me
You will know why it was so hectic.
With the new job, etc... I was in a tailspin much of the year.
This explains my lack of blogging.
Now, I am completely ready to blog again.
I refuse to lose track of my life and myself...
I am not a prisoner of my professional life!
I am ready to start 2009 with both feet planted firmly on the ground.
well, the best I can!
I'm back on blogging, photo taking..
sharing
enjoying and savoring the moments and memories I am living.
Welcome to my world (lol)
It's a silly thing I say sometimes as a joke...
But here, this is my place... my world.
I'm ready.
:)
And, I have LOTS to share!
Happy 2009.
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