13 Things I do when I'm off work!

I have taken a few days off so I thought I would write about what I've been doing.

1.  Sleep in, and take naps!

2.  I don't have to sit in traffic!

3.  I can spend time with my niecd (11) and nephew (7).

4.  I can spend more time on the computer. :)

5.  Clean my house or tackle something I've been putting of such as cleaning out my closet or cabinets.

6.  Do some yard work.

7.  Talk on the phone!

8.  Go grocery shopping and not have to fight the Saturday shopping crowd!

9.  Watch shows that I come on when I'm at work like Judge Judy and Oprah.

10.  Spend more time in the kitchen cooking a favorite dish.

11.  Get my car washed.

12.  Take another nap!

13.  Veg out and wear t-shirts and flip flops.

1.  Are you working on any big projects around your house right now?

Ewwww, no.  But if I were it would be cleaning out my storage shed, raking leaves, cleaning out my bathroom cabinet, cleaning out my closet.  Sounds like fun huh? 

2. If so, tell us about it; if not, do you have any plans to do so in the near future?

The fun one I need to do is get caught up on my scrapbooking!  I think I'll start with that one.

I'm also thinking about moving my blog over to SquareSpace.

3. How do you generally pay for merchandise at your local store? Debit, credit, check, or cash?

I always use my debit card that comes right out of my checking account.  I don't carry that much cash, it's too easy to spend.

4. Which month of the year seems to go by the fastest?

All of them! Where did the time go?  It's already August, what did I accomplish this year?  Hmmmm.....still thinking. lol

5. Which day of the week seems to go by the fastest?

Usually Monday's because they are so busy, and the weekend.

6. Have you taken up any new hobbies lately?

I'm taking cake decorating that's really fun learning all the secrets to making my cake look like I spent hours on it!

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Why I love to blog?

I came across the blog world in 2004.  I was working out of town, and stumbled across it while looking for something to do.  I started my blog out about cats and started learning HTML so I could create a fancy webpage.  I was instantly addicted and have been ever sense. 

Now, it's one of my hobbies.  I love designing the page and learning HTML.  In fact, I'm going to take a class just so I can be up-to-date on the most current tips and tricks.

I also love to blog because you meet people all over the world you would otherwise never be able to meet.  It also gives you a glimpse into other peoples life. It's a learning, growing experience.

I'm just starting a Postcard Pal exchange.  I'm going to do a post about it later this evening so come back for more details...it's going to be fun!

And I am excited that I made Spotlight of the Week over at my friends blog FTS, thank you FTS!

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The 2,996 Project

For some people, it's about the numbers: 4 planes. 4 targets. 2,996 victims. 4 years and 10 months. 1,763 days. 42,312 hours. 2,538,720 minutes. For others, it's about the people.

9/11 has left many people with scars. Some with ragged son-shaped or daughter-shaped scars left on their hearts. And most of us were scarred seeing our own country, our own citizens, attacked so suddenly and so viciously.  I was not affected personally by 911 but others were not so lucky.

2,996 Project is seeking 2,996 volunteers to pay tribute to the victims of 911 on September 11, 2006.  If you would like to pay tribute to a victim of 911, you will need to sign up on or before September 11 here.   So far 1309 people have signed up, 1687 are still needed to reach the goal of 2,996. 

Please note:  The project starts September 11.  When you sign up you will be assigned a victim to pay tribute to, you will not post the tribute (below) onto your blog until September 11. 

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13 Things  I love about Summer!  

1.  Besides the hot, hot weather and no rain when you need it!  That aside.....

2.  I love the beaches, lakes, water skiing, rafting, taking my dog swimming in the lake. (when I had one)

3.  The smell of fresh cut grass on a bright sunny day.

4.  Trees are bright and green and the leaves aren't falling, which means I don't have to rake! 

5.  Planting flowers.

6.  Fun places to do outside in Dallas.  Like the Zoo, Hurricane Harbor,and Six Flags. 

7.  Short sleeves, short skirts and short shorts.

8.  Soaking up some sun in the pool.  (wish I had one!)

9.  Sunflowers and bluebonnets. 

10.  My car stays cleaner because there is less rain.

11. There is less traffic driving to work in the morning.  It must be because the school traffic is sleeping in.

12.  Daylight savings time.  The sun is out longer.  

13.  Homemade ice-cream!

It's that time again.  Time to car shop......Ick!  I went to two dealerships, it took up the entire day and I still didn't have a car when I left.  Some people are ok with buying a car and not doing much negotiating.  Not me, which probably explains why I don't have a new car yet!  I have to make sure they are not going to make anything off of me.  Well, ok they do have to cover their expenses for their time involved while working with me, but that's it!  

The salesmen that I always avoid are the ones that have a plaque in their office for every month saying Salesman of The Month.  What does that mean?? He's A-number-one at making you think you got a good deal? I don't know, but when I see that I run!

I have a friend who owns a KIA and loves it.  I also like that they come with a 10 year or 100,000 mile warranty.  I may drive a car up to 100,000 miles, but I'm not driving a car for 10 years!  So, for me I'll be done with this car before the warranty is up.  I like the Soronto's, my last car was silver so I want something a little more brighter, colorful, like white with tan interior.  Here in Texas with summer days being at 100 degrees or more I wouldn't get black, but it sure does look nice. 

Car Names Explained

AUDI- Always Unsafe Designs Implemented.
BMW-Big Money Works.
* Brutal Money Waster.
* Bimbette Motor Weapon.
* Break My Window.
BUICK-Big Ugly Indestructible Car Killer.
CHEVROLET- Can Hear Every Valve Rap On Long Extended Trips.
* Cheap, Hardly Efficient, Virtually Runs On Luck Every Time.
* Cheap Heap, Every Valve Rattles, Oil Leaks Every Time.
*Condition Hopeless, Entire Vehicle Relies On Leftover Engine Technology.
DODGE-Drips Oil, Drops Grease Everywhere.
*Dem Old Dudes Go Everywhere.
*Dead or Dying Gas Eater.
*Dear Old Dad's Geriatric Express.
FIAT- Failure in Italian Automotive Technology.
*Fix It All the Time.
*Fix it again, Tony!
FORD - First On Recall Day.
*Fixed Or Repaired Daily.
*First On Rust and Deterioration.
*Fix Or Repair Daily.
*Found On Road, Dead.
*Fast Only Rolling Downhill.
*Features O.J. and Ron's DNA.
*Found On Russian Dump.
GM- General Maintenance.
* Great Mistake.
* GMC- Garage Man's Companion.
* Got A Mechanic Coming?.
HONDA - Had One Never Did Again.
HYUNDAI-Hope You Understand Nothing's Driveable And Inexpensive...
MAZDA- Most Always Zipping Dangerously Along.
OLDSMOBILE-Old Ladies Driving Slowly Make Others Behind *Infuriatingly Late Everywhere.
Overpriced, Leisurely Driven Sedan Made Of Buick's Irregular Leftover Equipment.
PINTO - Put in new transmission often.
PONTIAC - Poor old Neanderthal thinks its a Cadillac.
SAAB-Send Another Automobile Back.
*Swedish Automobiles Always Breakdown.
*Sorry Arsed Auto Builders.
TOYOTA-Too Often Yankees Overprice This Auto.
VOLVO- Very Odd Looking Vehicular Object.
*Vehicles Of Low Velocity Owners.
VW-Virtually Worthless.
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1. Do you have a photo blog? If so, feel free to share the link with us!

No, this is my next undertaking!  I scrapbook and have a huge collection of pictures waiting for a home, it will be nice to have them all in one place.  

2. How many pets do you own, and what are their names? If none, have you had a favorite pet in the past?

You can see some of my pets by scrolling down.  I have 4 cats, Biscuit, Callie, Bertha and Hubert, along with two new litters of 5 from Callie and 4 from Bertha.  The last litter they had, I ran an ad giving them away, I received 50 phone calls in 2 days!  I didn't know kittens were in such high demand, so this time I'm charging $50  a kitten!  What'da think?

3. How many times a week does the carpet in your house get vacuumed? No carpet? How many times a MONTH do your floors get mopped?

Never, there's no carpet in my house.  I wish there was, my hardwood floors are dust magnets!  I usually sweep every week.  I mop the main rooms, about once a week.  The other not-as-used rooms gets mopped maybe 2-3 months.

4. Which room in your house do you spend the most time in?

The living room since that's where my computer is! 

5. Have you read any good books lately?

I'm not an avid reader, but I'm currently reading To Kill A Mockingbird.  Yes, I've never read it and everyone tells me it's a good book.

6. What is your biggest source of news? (Newspaper? Television? Radio? Other?)
I usually watch it on t.v. while I'm reading it on the Internet. 

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