It's Here!!! HUMP DAY!!!! Hope you have a happy one!

Wow..... the campus was swarming with security, and Lawrence Twp Police officers. They aren't taking this threat lightly..... I'm a little uncomfortable about the whole thing, even when most people are making jokes about it, and not taking it very seriously. *sigh. I'm sure everything will be okay. Just nervous.

Last night was nice. Not much going on. I watched a really fun game show on t.v. It was called "Singing Bee". It was lots of fun. I would have done really well if I were on the show. lol. Not that I could ever get on...

Ut oh...

Oh no!

Oh me...

Oh my!!





Seems we're receiving Bomb threats, here at Rider University. Very strange world we live in. Someone (or some people) have decided that they are going to Bomb the Rider University Campus on July 20th. So, our President has decided to give us the day off on the 20th, "just in case". Well, that's good news. Now, I just pray that there's no Bomb a day or two earlier. It's scary. And, I get nervous about stuff anymore....

Well, I'll just have to put my faith in Security, and hope for the best, between now, and then. It's a crazy world we live in. *sigh....

HAPPY TUESDAY!!!!!

Today is another hot one!!! whew!!!! It's crazy hot! and Humid! BLEAH!

But, it's okay! I'm alive and well. And happy to be here. :)

My baby girl came home last night. It was so nice to see her. Of course, I ended up bringing Lindsey home with us. The two of them - Lucy and Ethel. No joke. That's what we call them. It's beautiful to see them have such a tight friendship. Talk about a bond. They have it. I love it for them.

Anyway, today is Tuesday. Happy day.

Wow. I was busy this morning.

Now, I can take a deep breath, and chill out a bit.

Brooke is coming home!!! I get to pick her up from Lisa's this afternoon!!! I am so excited. I miss her so much!!

Advise: Don't eat canned Mangos. Bleah! I tried them for the first time, since I LOVE Mangos. YUCK! I had to throw them out!!!!!

Back in a bit. Time to go have my 30 minute lunch break.

:)

Monday Monday!

Good Morning, and Happy Monday!

Well, I am here, at work. And I'm worn out!!!!!! I have to say one thing. (me, say one thing?) lol I worked my booty off yesterday! Well, okay. My booty is still there.... but I did work hard! :) All day, and lots of the evening. I cleaned, did laundry, listed on ebay. Dusted, mopped.... busy girl. Indeed. But, at the end of the night - I felt so good. I needed to do that. Oh, I even found time to do some shopping! I have a list of things I need to be sure to bring on our trip. So, I did get out of the house for a little bit. And, as always.... no trip is just a trip to the store. We found ourselves surrounded by a SWAT team of police. Seriously. Well, we weren't stuck in it, but we drove right past it. We could have touched them. It was scary. And on the way back, the road was blocked, with about 25 police cars, and a SWAT mobile. All these police men in black suits were surrounding a house. It was amazing to me. I'd never seen something like that in person (only in movies) Anyway, we weren't going to stick around with all those weapons nearby. Plus, it was obvious that someone was in crisis. And, that is sad enough. People deserve their privacy.
So, bottom line. There was a couple in their 30's having a domestic dispute. The wife got out safely. The husband was armed. He wouldn't come out. He ended killing himself in his bathroom :( . I read it in our local paper this morning. It was sad. I felt terrible because it reminded me that in a split second, it could happen to anyone. Things could be fine one minute, and the next - a life is lost. I thank god it wasn't someone in my family. But, I feel sad for the people involved.... *sigh

Ok. Time to get back to work.........

Here's the article.
Nine-hour standoff in Fairless Hills

By KENDRA GENTRY
Bucks County Courier Times
A nine-hour standoff ended around 10 p.m. Sunday night when police found a Fairless Hills man dead in his home of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The man was found in a bathroom of the home on the 200 block of Devon Road in Falls. The neighborhood was thrown into disarray most of Sunday as police evacuated neighboring homes and closed off Trenton and Oxford Valley roads as the result of the standoff. Police said that around 1 p.m. they responded to a domestic disturbance between a husband and wife. When police arrived, they said they heard a sound like a gunshot. The wife, whose name was not released, left the house and was taken to her family, police said. Neighbors on Devon Road were evacuated when police surrounded the residence. Police said they made numerous attempts to reach Caine through phone, bullhorn and e-mail. Neighbors said the couple is in their 30s and have lived in the house for about five years. During the standoff, police used a remote-controlled camera and robot to observe inside the house. Several townships’ police departments responded to assist including Bensalem, Bristol Township, Lower and Upper Southampton, Northampton, Middletown, Newtown Township and Borough, Warrington, and Lower Makefield. Two armored personnel vehicles, police snipers and SWAT teams were also on the scene.

July 8, 2007 11:48 PM

Sharing Something About me.

Life. It has NOT always been easy. Not always fun.... Not always something I was able to figure out, or even understand.

But, there is someone dear to me, who helped me understand something so valuable. My Grandmother. She gave me such a gift, when she sat one afternoon, and she helped me through a crisis. I can't go into details. I think a lot of it is just a blur. But what I learned that day, was something I live by today. Something I have passed a long to my kids. It will be with me for the rest of my days.

I cried. I sobbed. I reached out for help, to my Grandmother. I needed direction. I was lost. Confused, torn. I had to decide what I was going to do with the rest of my life. Yes, right there, at that moment. I was in a position that left me in an unsafe environment. Not only for me, but my babies. I wanted to go, something kept making me stay. I had been encouraged by so many people, to do what I felt best about doing. I knew what I wanted.. but I was scared.... change is not easy. It's very uncomfortable. Even when it's for the best. Even if it will make life better, in the long run.

So, my Granny told me this. And it was all I needed to hear. She told me that there's a little professor in all of us. It is that little voice, that tells us what the right answer is, for us. She said told me this: You have no answer, until both your head, and your heart agree. Until then, you must wait. When it's time, that little professor will let you know. And yes, it's the right answer. But always, the head, and the heart must agree. And that voice, that little professor, will let you know.......

Well, I know she's right. :) I use that theory all the time. I ask my little professor to guide me, often. And I wait until they agree... listen for the answer, and I move along.

Now, For all I know, this might be common knowledge to you. But, to me - it was a gift. And now, I share it with you.

Enjoy. Good Night beautiful world.

Happy
Sunday....

Good Morning :)

It's going to be a productive day. I can feel it now.
This weekend has flown by. Not much going on. But, it's been nice. As long as there's peace - I cannot complain. Well, I can - but what a fool I'd be!

I was happy to see that Frank was back this morning with some new secrets. I was so worried that something happened to him. I worry too much.... I know.

It's getting down to the wire. Less than 2 weeks until my cruise. I'm starting to sweat about it. I am getting nervous. And very excited.. I know, I worry too much.

We watched a movie last night. WOW. It was very powerful. There were parts of it that were difficult to sit through. But, all in all - it was a really good movie. Sending out a huge message about life, and people. I'll post the movie title later. I can't remember what it was called. And the box is in the other room. AND, I'm posting naked right now (lol) and don't want to get caught running through the house. Not a big deal, if there were no children in the house. :P

Speaking of children. Today marks 14 days of not seeing or hugging my precious daughter. It's starting to really get to me. She's been away at the beach with my girlfriend for 2 weeks. She just started to get homesick the other night.. She called us at about 11:00 p.m, telling us she was ready to come home. Her voice is so soft and sweet. She has such a gentle way about her. I miss her a lot. I can't wait to see her, tomorrow...... *sigh

What else? Oh.... well. I used to post a picture of the week. Every Friday. Well, since I have such a big collection of sexy and adorable pictures, it was hard to compete with them. So I gave up on the search for cooler pictures. I have a new idea (nerd nerd nerd).... lol I'm thinking about posting my own something new on Sundays. Just for me. A fond memory to share. A personal fear... a secret...
I'm weird. Sometimes I think it's important to let it out. Off my back, out of my head. And, what if I lose my memory someday. And I forget..... I hope to have this site, to fall back on. :)

So, keep your eye out. You never know what might come out of this crazy little head of mine!!!!


Hey, have a pleasant day. Enjoy life. You never know what tomorrow might bring.

ALAN


Happy Saturday!!!!!


For those of you that don't know - that is my special friend Alan! He's a good guy. Alan is different than most people. He has a different kind of life. He's someone I look after. Hubby and I make sure he's doing okay. We listen to his stories (over and over and over and over) again... and we treat him like he's just like anyone else. He loves it. Alan adores me. He and his friend Scott think I'm like a celebrity or something. :) It's pretty cute. I love to make them laugh. :) And they really think I'm pretty funny. It's nice. And they crack me up. If they see me in a store, they run to catch me. LOL! And then, they have been known to go through my shopping cart, asking me what everything is! LOL! Whew....thank goodness there was nothing embarrassing in there!!! And if anyone else starting going through my personal stuff, I'd be mad! But they are an exception.

Anyway. This is me with Alan, this morning. He wanted me to take some pictures of us - and I promised to bring them to him next week. So, I will! :)

Today is a strange day. We got up really early, got out, and not much was going on around town. Now, we're just getting some things done around the house. And we're going to have family movie night, tonight. I wonder what movies we'll be renting??? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I'll post later. Fill you in on what was awesome to see.... or not so awesome! :)

I hope this day finds you with loads of happiness and love!

OH
MY
GOODNESS!
WHO
ARE
YOU?
*Faints!

I'm
Speechless.
Shocked...



In total
and complete
awe.....


These pictures made me cry. Seriously.....
Words cannot describe how I feel right now. :)
whew.

so
glad
its
Friday...

Time
to
relax...

wind
down...

and
appreciate
Life...

I must confess.... I am NOT weighing in today. Last week did me in. When I got on that scale, I felt so great. Was expecting to lose about 2 pounds. When Barbara told me I had gained 1, I asked her to let me try again! My clothes fit looser, my body feels smoother, and more trim around the edges (lol), and I just feel better. UNTIL I got up on that scale. What a head game. I could have been retaining fluid, maybe muscle.... (lol)... but in my foolish head, I gained a pound of pure fat. What the heck is wrong with me?????

So I threw in the towel for the past week (wow, Erin - that was smart thinking. I'll show her....) and now I feel like complete crap! Not physically - I feel bad about my foolish choice to throw away a week of healthy eating. So, back on track I go. And no scale today. I just don't need to feel more discouraged. Next Friday will be a good weigh in. I just know it. :)

There. Now that I have that off my chest.

Good Morning, and Happy Friday!!!!!!!

It's bright and sunny outside!!!!

AND - IT'S 1/2 DAY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!! Let's Celebrate!

We only have a few left! :P

About last night. Well, it was very productive. I worked! I sold this great pair of Lilly Pulitzer mens pants (vintage) in less than 15 minutes on ebay. As soon as I listed them - they were gone! Poof! I was pretty excited! I have been a major slacker in the selling on ebay department. I am usually really into it. When the going gets tough, the tough gets listing! :) And, we're in a pinch with time for our vacation. The plan has always been to earn spending money for our vacation through ebay sales. So far, so good! I'll be working hard this weekend!!!! :)

Can you believe it's really Friday? Wow! That was a fast week!

Oh... Did I mention that I'm thrilled that it's Friday? :)

I'll be back. Must start my day!

It's SO QUIET HERE TODAY!!!!!

How pathetic am I? I woke up early, and got to work early today - just because I was excited about getting back on schedule! AND, tomorrow is 1/2 day Friday! I'm such a silly fool.

But, what I can't stop thinking about now is - MY VACATION! I cannot wait!!!!! And I can't wait to see the looks on the kids faces when they board that Cruise Ship!!! I am so thrilled. I think I'm starting to lose sleep over it!! :)

One thing I wish for. I wish and pray that I don't have that anxiety again. I was so nervous and claustrophobic in the hallway the first time I walked to our cabin. It was scary. I couldn't breathe. Luckily, I got over it. lol. Hubby thought we were going to have to get off the ship. He would have, too. I am grateful for that. He was so good about helping me deal with it. He was patient. I needed that.
So, for this vacation - I hope that I don't go thorough anything like that, again!!! Deep breath!

I have check lists, and am ready to start packing. lol. I am such a nerd!!! And, once that ship takes off, I plan on enjoying the heck out of myself. Laying in the sun, swimming in the pool, reading, dancing at the pool parties. Doing the limbo. All of it!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok. I got that off my chest. :)

16 days..... and I'll be outta here.

:)

Story Time!!!!

Ready, set.... Fun story!

Not the most exciting, but it will do!

So.... Monday night. We arrive at Bally's Hotel. I had booked a Comp room months ago. I approach the desk to check in, and meet with this man with a very strong accent. Very nice man! What is really cool about the New Jersey Shore is that people come from all different countries to work for the summer. Most of them have the name of the country right there on their name tags. It's interesting to see where they come from. Anywho.... He asks me if I would be okay with a King bed. NO!!!! I couldn't! lol. I had the boys with me!!!! So, I tell him this. He was all smiles, and continued to look for a room for us. Well, he finally found a room. He mentioned that I was going to be very happy with it. Hmmmmmmmmmm.... I was very excited!!!! he put us in a room 2 floors below the penthouse. So, off we went. Wow. We had to go through this special area where they checked to be sure we were guests for that particular area. So, we pass through these double doors and arrive at the elevator. It was for the higher floors only. We got in, and FLY up, right past the first 40 floors. All of our ears were popping and clogging like crazy! I felt like a feather, as if all my weight was lifted.... it was crazy. It took 11 seconds to get to the 48th floor. The doors open, and there was the most beautiful hallway. All Mirrors and Suede padded walls. The floors were made with this incredible marble, and we were all just speechless. Even the boys. When we opened the door, and walked into the room, I was so thrilled! It was beautiful! I honestly think that the man at the front desk gave us this room because of how nice I was to him, and easy going. Most people are so fussy. I told him I'd be happy anywhere...... and I was just happy to be there. :) I'd like to think that being friendly gets me somewhere... :)
So, that was it. I melted into the bed. It was like no other bed I have ever laid on. I am so easy to please. lol@myself.


Wake up! My story is over. For now ~

Happy Thursday!!!!!!!

Back at work.

Cloudy and rainy today.

Room with a view

Where is my head???

I almost forgot what day it is!

Back from the beach.
The weather was gorgeous!
We spent all day in the sun, yesterday. The boys swam all day.... while hubby and I laid out in the sun. The breeze was so cool that we only got heated up once in awhile. We cooled off in the water, and back on the lounge chairs we'd go.
The evenings were cool, and calm. Lots of people out there, enjoying the summer, and the holiday.

Today, not so nice. The sun wouldn't come out, and it was actually really cool. So, by noon, we were on our way home. The mood was not so great...so the ride home was pretty quiet. :(

And for this moment.....
HOLD ON TO YOUR PANTIES......
It's pouring out! I mean, POURING!
And we have tornado warnings until 10 p.m.
Time to bring the cook out - IN. (we're not having one).

I ate Ice Cream for dinner.
Just the mood I'm in.

Pictures? Not so many. I have to post them though. It's all part of keeping track of my life. Will post them as soon as I load them up.

Hope you are having a beautiful, relaxing Independence Day.

God Bless America.

HAPPY
4TH
OF
JULY!

2007

And
off
I
Go!

See ya!

Adios!

xox!

Lets Try this Again....

Happy Monday!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, in a bit of a "funk". Not feeling the best.

However, this afternoon, I'm going to the BEACH! Yippie!!!!!!
Packing up, and heading out.
I'm traveling with: Hubby, Brandon, and my practically second son, Justin. (Brandon's best friend).
My baby girl is already at the beach, and boy do I miss her. Terribly........

Should be a nice time. I think the weather is supposed to be beautiful. It's what I hope for, anyway.

Time to celebrate, and enjoy JULY!

I need to peel off the yucky, and feel better. Can't go to the beach feeling down!

Monday Monday....

Good Morning, and Happy Monday!

About last night. Strange party. (lol)

Let's see. We had quite a combination of people there. I didn't much feel like I fit in. But, I have to say. Everyone seemed very polite and nice. I'll just leave it at that. :P
It was different.

I did play a round of cards. Texas Hold em. USUALLY, I am really pretty good. Last night, not so much! :) I was the first one out. And, unlike the picture I used for this post, I did not have to take off my clothes! And, I was the only female player. So, the photo above, well..... wishful thinking! Hey, this is my blog, and I can do whatever I want!!!!!

I was happy when it was time to go home. Again - Nice people, nice place, just not my type of party. Plus, I didn't really know many people.

Give me a minute and I'll post a cheerful "Happy Monday" post.

This blogging is such good therapy. My life. My journal.
Confession: I may not post everything that's going on in my life... or inside my head....
But, I'm working on it.
What you see (I'm guessing) is a very confident, outgoing girl with really high self esteem.
I'm trying to see her that way, too..... It's not so easy sometimes. But, I'm working on it.

Today is a day for cleaning, grocery shopping & doing laundry! I am now sitting in my comfy's taking a break! ;) We are gone so often that I usually have to find the time to play my domestic goddess role during the week, at night.... after work. Today, I am enjoying taking care of business during the day!!! woohooo!

Tonight we have a party to attend. From what I hear, it should be a lot of fun. I'll bring my camera (of course) and see if I can take any fun pictures to add to my blog!!!! Can you tell that I love photography??? It's One of my favorite hobbies in the world. I can never get time back, that has already been spent. So, I might as well capture it in a picture, when I can. Even simple pictures mean a lot. They do, to me.....

Well, back to my laundry! Hope this is a fine day for you. And that you find lots of sunshine, and smiling faces - pointing towards you!

Rise and Shine ......

It's a beautiful Sunday morning. What a gift. :)

6:45 A.M : I think the Post Secret guy slept in! I propped myself up in bed to read the secrets of the week, and they hadn't been posted yet. So, I decided to blog instead! I'm all alone this morning. Hubby got up and left for his early morning ride. The kids are away. It's just me. For now........

Post Secret. Is my life so dull that I feel like I have to pop up first thing in the morning to read the new messages? No way. I read them because a lot of the time they make me feel normal. Sometimes I can relate to some of them so well. Other times, when I can't relate - I try to understand where people are coming from. I don't always get it, but I do learn something new every week from the secrets that are posted.........

We all feel the way we feel. Good, bad, happy sad. Right or wrong. Sometimes, things happen in our lives that stick with us forever. Maybe Postsecret really helps people that are trying to let go of pain, guilt, unwanted feelings....... I hope it helps them live a more peaceful life.

You can't change the way someone feels inside. That is really the bottom line.

Wow, this is way too deep for a Sunday morning blog.

Beautiful wishes - beautiful day.

Hello ~

Happy Summer!
It
is
so
nice
this
weekend!!!




No plans. Nope! Nothing! Went swim suit shopping yesterday. NO luck. I guess I just wasn't in the mood. I have some really cute suits that I can use for now, though. I was just hoping I could find something fun, and new.

Today (Saturday) was different. Nothing much going on. You know, I get so used to running, and running. I almost didn't know what to do with myself! Lots to get done. Not in the mood to do it. And I couldn't really say where this day even went!

This morning we went to see Donna.
We saw Alan, too.
He was all smiles, as usual. :)

Then, we took the Harley out for a bit. Not far from home. Both hubby and myself are afraid to get hurt before the Cruise. THAT would be horrible. I worry a lot. He worries even more. So, we just took a little ride. It was nice. I'm getting better on the bike. Not as nervous. I think I'm a pretty good biker chick! :)

Now, we're planted in front of the T.V. No kids, just us. It's very quiet around here!

Tomorrow I'll get the cleaning done. And the laundry. Tonight, relaxation!

So, that's about it. Hope who ever stumbles upon this blog is enjoying life. And smiling.

Good Night!

Hope it's a beautiful day for you!!!!!

So far, so good.... for me!

Quiet - but gorgeous weather!

My
Weigh
In....

I'm
NOT
even
going
to
talk
about
it!

Grrrr.....




HAPPY FRIDAY~

Today is a rainy day. BUT WHO CARES! It's 1/2 day Friday!!!!

Let's celebrate!!!! Ever dance in the rain? Today would be a great day for it!!! :)

I'm feeling pretty good today. I have a lunch date with Eveline, and I'll be shopping for a swim suit afterwards! Hmm..... we'll see how that goes!
I think we're all way to critical about ourselves. I'm trying my very best NOT to be. I am working on being my own best friend. :) It's not always easy.

Last night was fun. I got the most sexy red high heel shoes! I loved them so much I even brought them in to show the ladies at work. They aren't appropriate to wear to work.... but they are just awesome!!!! I used to have a nickname "Big heels". My friend and her husband called me that. If they could see these shoes... lolol!!!!!
I will have to post a pic of them, with me in em! They are too cute not to share!!!!

Anyway. Last night was nice. It was hot and humid, but nice.
I relaxed, and listened to the rain. I played on the computer. Chuzzle. It's a must have game, if you LOVE puzzle games. I have a nerdy streak in me, miles long. And, I love puzzles. :) So, it was very nice.

Weekend plans. As of right now, I have NONE! Pretty exciting!!! I'm going to try my best to get organized for my trip. It's getting close!!!!!


I'll be back to post my Weigh In results..... WISH ME LUCK! I am nervous!!!!!!! *Begins to remove layers of clothing. lol! I am bare bones again. I will take off what I can for this weigh in! lol :)

Happy Friday!

Happy
FRIDAY!

YOU
KNOW
WHAT
THAT
MEANS!

WEIGH
IN
DAY!

*gulp!