I wish I was clever . . .

you know, so I could write up an amazing post about . . . anything!! and it be funny or witty or something (like Thursday or Normie).

But no, I'm boring. All I can do is write about 'my life.'

How boring is that.

So, my Steelers lost to the stinking Raiders. How does a team lose when they have 301 offensive yards over the other teams 96 offensive yardage. So annoying. Poor Ben, he's just still not on his game. The other bummer was the Cowgirls won. The only good news was Colts over those s.a. Broncos.

Our halloween party at Pat's house was fun. Danced our behinds off w/our favorite d.j. Mr. Mattie. I know girls . . . yes, he's a d.j. too!!! I was so sore the next morning . . . thighs got a good workout.

I changed out my closest this weekend from summer to winter clothes and it's official. I'm a glutton. There really is no reason for me to buy any more clothes the rest of this year. I know there's only two months left, but that generally doesn't stop me. I need to slow down this addiction of needing clothes and jewelry. (But it does make me so happy.)

All for now, peace out.

Second half . . . .

31. What's your favorite drink? I drink water all day, but I HAVE to start w/coffee in the morning!

32. Cowboys or Indians? Are we talking football - 'cause you know I can't go w/the cowgirls . . .(what a dumb question)

33. Cops or Robbers? sometimes cops, sometimes robbers (I'm an equal opportunity kinda gal)

34. Do you cheer for the bad guy in a movie? Only if the "bad" guy is really a good guy (you know - like Thomas Crown....)

35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best? Selma Hayek (hey, it's my survey - I can lie if I want)

36. If you had to pick one, which cast member of Lost would you be? I watched it the first season and it "lost" me - don't remember any of their names....now if you asked who I'd like to get lost with....definitely the bad boy.

37. What do you want when you are sick? Only to be in bed.

38. Who from high school would you like to run into? Tom McBride and Harry Cash. I'd tell Tom that Dog still dreams about him and I just want to know how my Harry is doing.

39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? Whatever station Rose put on when she switched it to the radio of my cd player. I only listen to cd's.

42. Norm or Cliff? Norm - get to be fat and drink beer and not care....who doesn't want that!

43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons? Cosby

44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back? I don't have one. I've learned from all of them - sometimes good, sometimes bad, but always a memory.

45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work? Yup - she's one of the hardest/smartest workers I know.

46. If you could get away with it, whom would you kill? I couldn't kill, but I would want him killed - Osama Bin Laden - he deserves death.

47. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? I think either Ruth and Billy Graham or James and Shirley Dobson. They, to me, are the epitome of what commitment to serving God means. I don't know how someone stays the course like these men/women have.

48. What famous person would you like to sleep with? oh crap....see, this survey shows just how my life is....ok, just sleep....nothing else....:)....hands down, Edgar Ramirez (but a close second is Mark Wahlberg).

49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? Nope

50. Last book you read for real? I just blogged about it - the third of Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez's books called "Make Him Look Good."

51. Do you have a teddy bear? No, I have something better....a pillow! :)

52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? On the lake?? Is it really strange if you're brushing your teeth...(weird question).

53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? Wine country, Napa Valley....I'm gonna make that trip some day.

54. Number of texts in a day? 10 to 20

55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship? duh, relationship.

57. Pencil or pen? pen

58. bueller??? bueller??? bueller??? Um, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

59. How many jobs have you had THIS YEAR? just one for the past 15 years.

60. If you could do 1 thing differently after graduating from high school what would it be? I would have moved to San Diego.

No thinking Monday!

My friend Patti sent me this via email and I'm just gonna be lazy and fill it out on my blog. It's long so I'll do half now and half later . . .

1. What bill do you hate paying the most? friggin comcast cable

2. Best place for a romantic dinner? I wouldn't know - it's been a long time since I've had a "romantic" dinner. But I have had many "fun" dinners w/my buds and that would mean anywhere we decide to go.

3. Last time you puked from drinking? halloween party 1994?? I got very mad at my ex for flirting w/someone. I think I tried jumping out of a moving vehicle....yikes.

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar? never

5. Name of your first grade teacher? Please, I think I had 3 teachers that year. Navy brat! 3rd grade I had 5 different teachers at 5 different schools.

6. What do you really want to be doing right now? Road trippin w/my 3 favorite allies . . .

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? Marine biologist (it's all about the ocean baby)

8. How many colleges did you attend? 1 if you call it attending . .

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now? 'Cause it's new and it matches the skirt I'm wearing w/it.

10. GAS PRICES First thought? I'm glad I got rid of the diesel.

11/12. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you? No doubt, Carlsbad, CA. I don't know who would wanna go w/me 'cause dogology is afraid of the ocean and fag has a family . . . maybe Mattie??

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night? yeah, have no idea...

14. Favorite style of underwear? hi-cut briefs (I'm such an old lady)

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex? boxer briefs??

16. What errand/chore do you despise? I HATE changing the sheets on my bed.

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery? Heck no - I just know there are other places I'd rather be.

18. Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in - I'm so about the sleeping late thing but my cousin loves to disturb me on weekends!! (she's soooo annoying!)

19. Who is your favorite animated character(s)? Mikie from Monsters Inc. - oh heck, I love ALL the characters, Boo, Sulley, Randall . . .I love that movie.

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy? Hello, eating - good food makes for a happy girl . . .

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing? I still count on my fingers (I know....it's so shameful - that's why I can't play the card tables at the casino)

22. Are you planning on remaining in your current field? Definitely

23. If you are not married, do you see yourself married in the next five years? I can only hope so - I would love to be.

24. Your favorite lunch meat? Ham, but gotta have cheese too, preferably swiss.

25. What do you get every time you go into a WalMart? I never go - I'm a Target shopper.

26. Beach or lake? Beach

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20? Absolutely NOT. Marriage can be beautiful - it's the people that mess it up.

28. Who do you stalk on MySpace? Baby girl (but not lately)

29. Favorite guilty pleasure? Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia, even when it's cold out!

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? I tell everyone everything - especially when it comes to movies.

Perfection . . .

Dang my sister and her husband make pretty babies . . .

Taylor Teresa . . . precious girl!
































brother still isn't sure about her . . .

More Taos . . . .

Mr. Road Tripper reminded me that all was not perfect on this trip. Poor thing, he had the stinky pee room. Seriously. And he actually stayed in it all night. (I'm laughing so hard thinking about it right now - who stays in stinky pee room???). He woke up w/a bad headache the next morning, partly because he froze himself w/the window open, partly because he tied one on too and mostly because the smell just made him sick! Poor Mattie - bet he never does that again. :)

Ok, Taos always has to be different. The only other town that is like this is Austin, Texas (hence the "keep Austin weird" motto). Just look at this MickeyD's. It's not the norm....it's McTaos (this is for you RT).


This pic is for my girl Chris. This is her corner of Taos. She claimed it last time we were there with her ass! Literally! HAHA (Oh I love that girl!)


Then there's my girl Pat....doesn't that shit eating grin say it all! She doesn't have just a corner or a MickeyD's, or even a tree (yeah, the tree's mine), no, she has a mountain. She thinks it's hers. She is the queen of Taos and doesn't the queen deserve a mountain. No, I don't have a picture of it 'cause I don't know which one it is, but she does, and she's claimed it.




Ms. Chris w/her beau Mike. Don't they look marvelous!











Well that's all for now - I wanted to post a cute pic of me, Matt and Pat, but again, blogger is blocking me (stupid blogger). Can you tell I like hanging w/these people...yeah, they are my buds!

Such a good weekend . . .

Started off celebrating my friend Annie's b-day on Friday night. I know we're supposed to be looking older, but I swear my friends aren't aging. (Am I kidding myself because I don't want to look old?) Seriously, look at Annie (just turned 45) and Dogology (46). I'm sorry....they look good!

















Then, off to Taos for the wedding. My Mattie drove us and again, I'm telling you, some girl is going to get the whole package 'cause he's beautiful - inside and out (and so freaking smart). He shared lots with me on what projects he's up to, (besides his regular job) and he's someone that someday I'll be able to say "I knew Mattie back when......." (plus, just look at that smile - stinking lights up a room!)
















We had so much fun traveling together, never a dull moment. We got to Taos a little before check-in so he and I went to the Rio Grande Gorge. OMG it was so beautiful. Check out how amazing this spot is . . .

this one is looking straight down . . .




















Then it was wedding time. I don't understand why all my wedding pics came out blurry, unless I just suck at inside pictures. It's to bad because Amanda (the bride) deserved to have every picture of her turn out as beautiful as she was. I'm posting this pic even though it's blurry because it shows her dancing w/her dad and you can see her tears streaming down her face. She was gorgeous!
















Well I wanted to post a couple more pics of my girls (and guy), but blogger won't let me (why does it do that). Guess I'll have to save them for another post. Peace out!

Too many things going on . . .

Last week was C R A Z Y!!! Work kicked my ass! I think it'll slow down, but not quite yet. Lots of hours but hey, this is what I choose. I'm thankful, in more ways than one.

I finished the third of Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez's books. This one was called "Make Him Look Good" and it was soooo good. I love her writing - it's like reading my thoughts. She's simple to understand; maybe that's why I get into her books because I don't have to think hard about what she's trying to convey or say. Kinda like me, simple but deep. Lots of emotions but not hard to figure out. If I'm quiet, leave me alone. I'm not mad, I'm not in a bad mood, I just need to be left alone and I don't need to "talk" it out. Ok, back to the book (sorry about that tangent - it's not always about me). . . I guess the other reason I relate so well to her style is she's all about the Latin/Hispanic culture. Anyway, I love her style and can't wait for her fourth to come out sometime this month.

So last week I got an email from a friend that I had not talked to since 1992. She sent one of those "are you the person who knows me" message and of course I did. I am so excited to connect w/her again. We used to work together in the late 70's/early 80's here in Albuquerque before I got married and she moved back to Tampa. She reminded me of a time that my ex had surprised me when we lived in South Carolina. He told me that he invited his boss for dinner so I was expecting his boss, and in walked Patti and Thom. I think I cried - they had come up from Tampa to visit for the weekend. First time I had friends visit me since I had left home and it was pretty special. Yeah, my ex wasn't always an ass. So anyway, I love that another friend has connected w/me via the superhighway.

I'm excited about this weekend, because I'm heading to Taos again. This time for a wedding. My girl Pat's niece is tying the knot and we get in on the fun. Don't you love weddings? I do. You get to dress up, you get to eat, you get to drink and dance . . . what's not to like. Plus, I'm not the one that had to stress setting up the shindig. I love weddings.

Well I hope everyone has a great week. I'll catch up on your blogs since I've neglected lately. peace out!