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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Wed, 06 May 2009 23:36:28 GMT

FairyPencils has moved!

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Saturday, April 04, 2009

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:05:15 GMT

Work is seriously stressing me out. Meh. Let's not even talk about that now.

So we got a dog. And she is a mess. A total mutt, but a tiny thing nonetheless. Yay.

I have itchy scalp and I feel like I need to trim one of my toenails. Meh....

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:45:57 GMT

Blah.

Stress is not fun.

In the past month I have been on four different planes and in five states.

I like my job, don't get me wrong. But sometimes I have these moments of realization that it isn't what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Ah well. It hurts my brain to even think about work right now so I am going to pass.

So... new in the world, Sci Fi is becoming "Syfy." And they wonder why kids, "bE typin lyk dIs Yo." As I sit here watching The Next Generation, I am totally reminded of taking my moms banana hair clips and putting them over my eyes. Then I found out my husband apparently did that as well. And every other kid in the 80s.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:38:41 GMT

Normally this is reserved as a personal blog, but something on American Idol last night sparked my interest so much that I have to write about it.

I didn't see the show, but I heard about it this morning on the radio. Of course by now, I've Googled up the video and it can be seen here: http://www.tmz.com/2009/01/22/idol-judges-lack-southern-hospitality/

Wow.

No really. Wow.

Let me be the 9,000th person to say (as it's all over the web) that I say "be careful" all the time. And if it is a threat, then I guess I go around threatening people all the time. I suppose I've threatened my husband and family thousands of times.

It's an expression of southern hospitality. Mark Rudd did not literally mean anyone harm by saying, "y'all be careful," yet Simon and Paula jumped the gun and took such great offense to it.

Actually, in Paula's defense, she has had issues with stalkers, but that doesn't give her a "free pass" to be downright rude and mean to people. Also, Simon was the first to call it a "threat." Paula then followed with a "that's not a normal thing to say..." Maybe not in her Beverly Hills lala land, Paula.

But in the south, yes, it IS a perfectly "normal" thing.

I highly doubt it will happen, but I'd love to see an on-air apology from Simon and Paula.

And of course, whoever reads this, be careful!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:37:10 GMT

I'm still here.

Work takes up most of my "computer time," so I don't get to blog much anymore. After setting and staring at a screen 9 hours a day, my crusty eyes don't feel like coming home and doing it more.

Things have been going well lately. I can't complain. God has truly blessed me in so many ways and I am totally not worthy of it all.

Speaking of God, I've recently joined a church I've been going to and my spiritual life is going pretty good right now. I felt bad "leaving" the church I grew up in, but considering it was strictly a geographical change (I live two hours from it), I am sure they understand. The church I've joined is the closest I've ever seen to my home church and the pastors know each other. So it's all good.

My hubby wants to buy a new car. I can't say that I blame him - his car is 13 years old and has about 180,000 miles. The windows don't roll down and the air doesn't work. He's always having to replace the fuses and last year we had to replace the alternator. So I guess it's better he gets rid of it now before it seriously breaks down and it's unsellable/trade-in able, etc.

At first he wanted a truck but now he's saying he wants an SUV, so we can "have it for when we have kids in five years!" Err... I just don't know if I am ready for the "family car," just yet. Something in me wants a shiny new sports car - I'm still young, right?

But it will be his car so I guess I don't get a lot of say-so in the matter, lol.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:47:40 GMT

Summer Confessions

So far this summer, have you:

Seen an ex?
define "seen"

Told someone I love you?
Of course

Cried?
Well, duh, I'm a girl, right?

Wanted someone you couldn't have?
No

Gotten super hyper?
On many occasions sue to my random silliness - not drugs or anything.

Did something you shouldn't have?
I can't think of anything specific, but I am sure there is something. I'm not perfect.

Stayed up all night?
No - too old.

Went shopping?
Of course!

Went swimming?
Yes!

Been asked out?
Yes!

Asked someone out?
Yes!

Lost someone close?
Yes, my grandpa :(

Slept in someone else's bed?
My mom's bed if that counts.

Had someone sleep in your bed?
Yes, my husband - but it's "our bed," I don't have my own personal bed ;)

Regret something?
Of course - like I said, no one is perfect.

Been to a concert?
Yes

Had someone flirt with you?
Yea

Almost died?
No - not this summer!

Met a celebrity?
Well... I did shake hands with Conan O'Brien ;) And Al Sharpton nearly fell over my McDonald's cup in an airport while he was tying his shoe - but we didn't actually meet so I don't guess that counts.

Kissed someone?
Every day

What song best sums up your summer?
Never Wanted Nothing More - Kenny Chesney

How many people have you hooked up with in Summer 2008?
uno

What was the first thing you did today?
I don't know what this has to do with summer, but I used the bathroom. Yay!

Did you get in trouble with your parents?
Not that I can recall

What was the best movie you saw in theatres?
Dark Knight

How many times did you cry?
several

Did you go camping?
No

Did you try anything new?
can't recall

Did you meet anyone that you hated at first but then grew to like?
No, because I try my hardest not to "hate" anyone. I did meet someone who I now have a totally different opinion of, however.

Did you get in a physical fight?
No

Any car accidents?
Yes, actually. But it was a fender-bender and totally not my fault.

Are any of your friends moving?
:(

How late did you usually wake up?
Late? I get up at 6:30 am to go to work. Geez, this "real-life" stuff sure is fun, lemme tell ya.

What did you do on the 4th of July?
Threw some steaks on the grill

What night do you regret the most?
Probably some night I worried too much.

How many all-nighters did you pull?
negative

What shoes did you wear the most?
Flip Flops

Did you run through any sprinklers?
no

Where did you hang out the most?
the couch

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:26:54 GMT

We didn't get to tube, because apparently, the place didn't have any tubes... we did go canoeing, however.

Fun, fun, fun. Lemme tell ya.

No, seriously, it was okay... for about an hour. Then it just got miserable. I think it would have been so much better if we had planned our day around it, not it around our day. It was 4 complete hours of paddle, paddle, paddle. It was a workout, for sure. My shoulders are still sore from it. Plus it rained on us, and my mother-in-law wouldn't stop splashing me.

I just think I would have enjoyed it more if it wasn't so rushed, and it was just relaxing - maybe bringing a picnic lunch or something. I think my MIL thought I was upset because it lasted so long - not upset at all, just tired!

The best part was when I made my hubby take off his shirt and paddle, ola!

Monday, June 16, 2008

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:28:14 GMT

So they've went a gotten all "block happy" at work.

Everything is blocked for being "social networking." I've only got about nine minutes of quota time remaining so... what's hilarious though - if you go to www.myspace.com, it's blocked. But if you go to home.myspace.com, it's wide open.

And it's crazy too, because Blogger is not blocked, but Xanga is. What's the difference in category, really? I know some would argue against that but for what I personally use Xanga for - strictly a blog, there isn't a difference.

Alas - I went to a waterpark this weekend and got tore up! I mean sunburned something awful. I didn't even apply sunscreen because I rarely burn (I have American Indian heritage). But this time - whew. I think it may be the new meds that I am on that made me more susceptible to the sun.

While bored in church Sunday (yea, yea), I decided what my future, on-down-the-line kids are going to call my MIL. I don't see her as the "grandma" or "granny" type. So... dun dun dun... Lala. It's a play on her first name and she loved it. (Okay, she said "that's better my others options!") Haha, we're going tubing next week and I am going to take a picture and label it Lala so I don't forget ;)

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:57:14 GMT

"Dirrrty?" - hubby said with a toothpick in his mouth as we were leaving our favorite restaurant (we thought they called "Dirty party of 4")

"Buubs. Dirrrty buubs." - someone on TV we laughed at

"you are ded met" - on Foundmagazine.com
"hired a kid to watch after you" - also on foundmagazine.com
"Sorry if I get on your nerves, but you're so cute and I want to kiss you." - foundmagazine.com

"Friend, your foldin' moneys come unstowed." - O Brother Where Art Thou

"Howdy do. This is Peter McCallister, the father. I'd like a hotel room please, with an extra large bed, a TV, and one of those little refrigerators you have to open with a key. Credit card? You got it." - Home Alone 2

"Heavy duty shower curtains..." - my husband made an inappropriate comment in Wal-Mart about the supposed real use of these. (Okay, it wasn't THAT bad).

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:05:22 GMT

/start of random daily gripe

My gripe with Wikipedia:

I was born and raised in a very tiny chicken town in the deep south. It is very rich in history, although most of the history is myths and legends that have been passed down through generations.

Hence therefore, it is nearly impossible to cite. Whenever a story is posted on Wikipedia about my hometown, it ends up deleted for not being cited - even if it is presented as being merely a myth or a legend. It is impossible to post anything at all about the culture - as it ends up being deleted for being "irrelevant." Now, if someone from my hometown deletes it, that's one thing. But what bothers me, is that someone with obviously nothing better to do from 3,000 miles away always deletes it.

So yea, pretty much the only thing I can put on there is the coordinates. Yay. Go coordinates....

/end of random daily gripe