Is anyone else pleased to see professional bull riding getting more air time on tv?

I mean really ... who doesn't love a good cowboy fix?

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For anyone who is as glad to have it be the weekend as I am ... may this be the theme song to your weekend:

Scream - Timbaland Feat. Keri Hilson & Nicole Scherzinger

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Thursday... I learned that God just might hate me ...

Wednesday evening I was out drinking with friends and enjoyed several tasty brewskis (cuz what else do you do during the first snow of the season besides brave the streets of DC for beer?)

I came home with a stomach ache.

Thursday morning I woke up with the same stomach ache and some abdominal cramping for good measure that clearly let me know the brewskis were not as friendly as I thought they were the night before.

What happened to a good old fashioned hangover?

Thursday night out (wine/liquor)- no stomach ache
Friday morning - no cramps
Friday night in (wine) - no stomach ache
Saturday morning - no cramps

What kind of God doesn't want me to have beer?!?!?!

... one that hates me ...

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Lil Bro officially became a homeowner today.

Against all the advice, he bought a home in his new town before ever having spent any time there or learning how he likes his new school/program.

Having a lawn to mow and a whole 3 bedroom house to keep maintained while trying to pursue a PhD and teach ... all at the same time, for the first time? And deal with a girlfriend that has never lived away from her entire extended family before? Um ... No, thank you.

I just may be the only sane person in my family ...

How's THAT for a scary thought?

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I may be tired. I may even be exhausted ... after all, its Wednesday.

But I'm declaring it an off day for the pricks at work and anything else serious.

I'm officially getting old - so I can do that shit. (I just might wear a birthday crown to work too ... )

So in the spirit of having a good time in my birthday honor....

Oh ... one more thing ... I ain't actin, I DO own the bar

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1 Happy Happy Birthday, Princess Cat! Hope 27 is a great one for you!

Posted by: courtney at June 05, 2007 10:03 PM (SpZRZ)

2 Is it your birthday today...? Jesus... Warn ME!!!

Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at June 06, 2007 01:13 AM (y0Z71)

3 Happy Birthday to you baby, I am unsure of how happy it can be right now!!! BUT have a drink on me...

Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at June 06, 2007 01:14 AM (y0Z71)

4 Birthday! Happy, happy!!!!!

Posted by: dawn at June 06, 2007 06:31 AM (HtkM1)

5 DANG girl! I didn't realize you actually owned the place. I wouldn't have done that to your seat cushions if I had known. Sorry about that. Feliz Cumpleaños!

Posted by: RSM at June 06, 2007 06:44 AM (m2Xec)

6 I suppose that means I'm going to have to place an order at Amazon.... Happy Birthday.

Posted by: David M at June 06, 2007 09:57 AM (4Xncc)

7 Happy Birthday! May it be every good and wonderful thing you deserve!

Posted by: FbL at June 06, 2007 11:37 AM (TXlt9)

8 Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Mia at June 06, 2007 11:46 AM (8yLzc)

9 Best Wishes for a stellar day babygirl...

Posted by: Miss B at June 06, 2007 11:48 AM (uQ/Pp)

10 Happy birthday!

Posted by: Venomous Kate at June 06, 2007 01:07 PM (fBHz6)

11 Happy Birthday! Have a terrific day.

Posted by: Teresa at June 06, 2007 02:39 PM (gsbs5)

12 Happy Birthday seems a bit off as a greeting at this moment... So while I do wish you a very happy birthday, I also wish you enough.

Posted by: jck at June 06, 2007 07:07 PM (DXAp+)

13 Happy Birthday Darlin'!!!! I'm doin' a shot in your honor. Just wish I were closer so I could buy you one.....

Posted by: Tammi at June 06, 2007 09:23 PM (wbVY2)

14 Happy Birthday!

Posted by: oddybobo at June 07, 2007 08:22 AM (mZfwW)

15 Since AWTM says I have to be cheerful, Happy Birthday. Please note the cheerful tone.

Posted by: Peter at June 07, 2007 12:08 PM (flSXD)

16 Hope your day (and the coming year) was free of pricks. Um... at least those who are unwanted. Happy Belated.

Posted by: That 1 Guy at June 07, 2007 01:47 PM (amJz2)

17 Happy Belated, PC!

Posted by: Pixie at June 07, 2007 02:13 PM (IbIgx)

18 I'll be cheerful as I'm raising a toast of Kettle One with lime for ya! Hope this year is better than last year.

Posted by: HomefrontSix at June 07, 2007 02:16 PM (4Es1w)

19 Happy Birthday!

Posted by: Green at June 07, 2007 02:59 PM (VqW06)

20 Happy Birthday! Now, what was that you were saying about taking clothes off and partying all night? 'Cos that's kind of what caught my attention...

Posted by: lex at June 07, 2007 03:23 PM (y6dNe)

21 Oh I missed it! Well Happy belated Birthday anyhow! I miss chattin with ya! Jared

Posted by: Jared at June 08, 2007 03:01 AM (KGazg)

22 Happy Birthday! Best wishes!

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Funny he should mention quitting. Ok, that's not the funny part. Its only funny cuz I thought he said quilting ... and I've been thinking of taking it up as a hobby.

What on earth I would do with quilts once I'm done with them, I have no idea. I am so not a quilt kinda girl. And I am most certainly NOT an afghan girl. But the hand stitching on my window treatments felt interesting ... satisfying ...

Sure, I managed to stab myself a couple of times with a needle, but no blood drawn. Still, it was calming.

But we'll see how my Sew Much Comfort clothes turn out before I take up quilting.

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Mr. CSI ... *drool* (now that he got rid of that silly shaggy dog look)

Did I mention *drool* ?

So what do you say George? I could be your girlfriend ...

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UPDATE: ITS HERE! ITS HERE! And it is sooo everything I had hoped it would be!

I finally went and ordered my dream bedding. It is for a queen when I only have a full but I've got sheets & a bedskirt that will match well enough for now. Eventually I'll upgrade the bedside and the whole thing will go together beautifully. THe most important part is ... as long as everything goes right (I was told by 3 people today that this was unavailable, 1 person said it was $500, and 1 finally ordered it for me for half price like it was supposed to be), soon enough I will be sleeping on this little piece of heaven:

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1 Wooo, purty!

Posted by: laurie at March 02, 2007 04:51 PM (YmcHY)

2 KEEEUTEEE... I adore that, it is gorgeous!!!!! YEAH team

Posted by: ArmywifeToddlerMom at March 03, 2007 09:01 AM (KdBeS)

3 I love it!! Very sophisticated. Perfect for you!!!

Posted by: Tammi at March 04, 2007 09:52 AM (3UQTn)

4 MMMM...purple. So nice. Perfect for the royalty that you are.

Posted by: Dorothy at March 04, 2007 01:45 PM (w2HaW)

5 :-) Enjoy!

Posted by: Tammi at March 08, 2007 02:50 PM (Bitcf)

6 This is beautiful!

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Ok ... random call for help here ...

I woke up this morning to find my thermostat reading 55 degrees, despite being set at 65.

Do I have a busted furnace? A busted thermostat? Something more simple to fix?

Its a gas furnace and I haven't been able to get the cover off to see whatever it is that is behind that stupid slidey door thing.

????

UPDATE:
After messing with my thermostat, I'm pretty sure that it is the faulty piece in the equation here. Whew... much cheaper fix

UPDATE 2:
I have NO idea how, but the thermostat seems to be working again ... the POS ... at least I can put off replacing it if it is going to try working again.

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After all these storms around the country, we're finally getting our first snow of the winter. It's just a light dusting, and I'm sure it won't stick long, but at least winter feels a little bit closer to normal.

No snowball fights or snowmen though ...

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I'm not really sure how this came up today ... but my dad and I got on the subject of stories that seem to just disappear once certain people die.

Here's the story he was thinking of:

Backdrop: The sidewalk on the corner across the street from my house as a kid was an odd color and didn't match the slabs surrounding it. One day, my dad struck up a conversation with the old man that lived there (as he typically did over random things) about the discoloration.

It seems that right at the edge of this guy's property used to be where the city maintenance ended and, originally, there was no sidewalk. Things were getting bigger and the city eventually decided to put in sidewalk.

The very same day they were pouring the corner, old Sheriff Sam from up the street was on a drinking binge and wandered down to join the party - paper bag covered wine bottle and all. In his drunken state and jovial spirit, he took the red wine he was drinking and poured it into the batch of cement they were mixing.

They poured the sidewalk anyway and it was a funny color from day one.

Talk about small town character...

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While I seem to have discovered how to repair an inefficient furnace, effectively sealing the air leak at the top of my front door seems to continue eluding me.

Being a homeowner is weird...

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Neptune blue that is ... and the kitchen pictures I promised (I ran my camera out of battery after taking Christmas pics yesterday .. like a huge dolt)

The pics are dark because it is a little gloomy outside and there isn't much natural light shining in, but you still get the idea ...

If I ever get the mirror back up, there will be pics of the holy purple powder room (the first room I have ever painted!)

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The sofa's coming today!
The sofa's coming today!
The sofa's coming today!

I can't wait!!

UPDATE:
No sofa ... the delivery company said it didn't come in on time so they can't bring it to me today. DAMN!

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When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it. - Bernard Bailey

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Here's a pic of the new baby I'm thinking about putting some cash down for this weekend...

Go have a look

What do you think??

UPDATE:
I was not nearly as in love with the sofa once I visited it for myself. The angle across the corner was more severe than I thought and would make it tough for a tall person to crash for the night - although, probably doable ... and the fabric on it was a textured suede thingy - it was soft but kind of cheap looking and they kept telling me I couldn't clean it if I got something on it. The cushions can't be flipped over to spread wear - they velcro on. And it is only two pieces so it is entirely not modular.

The price is about my limit so, it may not totally be out of the running yet ...

UPDATE 2:
This comes in a sectional ... any thoughts??

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1 Looks like an Overstock.com commercial :-)

Posted by: Harvey at October 26, 2006 03:17 PM (L7a63)

2 IT looks comfortable enough to sleep on...and huge!! I like it much better than the brown... REd says... well it says you know what red says...

Posted by: Armywifetoddlermom at October 26, 2006 04:01 PM (4U2r0)

3 Red says, "Hey! You pickin' on my hair?" Looks pretty damn sweet!

Posted by: That 1 Guy at October 26, 2006 06:23 PM (PmJUQ)

4 I'm red with envy.

Posted by: Sgt Hook at October 26, 2006 10:11 PM (ZkBlA)

5 I like the red color. However, I do not like sofas where all the pillows have to be constantly readjusted. There is nothing comfortable about them. I vote for a futon for the sake of those crashing at your place

Posted by: Laurie at October 27, 2006 01:45 PM (YmcHY)

6 I agree with Laurie. You don't want a sofa that has "throw pillows" as the main part. You need the kind of pillows that fit into the sofa (without staying permanently attached or having to velcro to the back or something) like puzzle pieces...you know that rectangle size with a bite taken out of one corner where it fits into the arm of the sofa. Having owned a sofa with the faux-suede (textured) I can attest that it doesn't show dirt at all. Of course, the sofa I had was made by Ashley (i.e. CHEAP) and I didn't care if it showed dirt. It also had all cushions that could be flipped and/or removed. You do know that I grew up in the furniture business, right? You should just make a trip to North Carolina (High Point) and buy something straight off the showroom floor. Maybe visit a blogger friend while you're there.

Posted by: Dorothy at October 27, 2006 04:44 PM (pqJMZ)

7 ... the red sectional is the ticket.... all the way....

Posted by: Eric at October 27, 2006 08:15 PM (NlzwQ)

8 I do not like the piping on the new couch.. Andi and Caren Z say HI!!! I like the color, not the piping

Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at October 28, 2006 12:39 AM (QbgBE)

9 I like the updated set much better, piping and all. And I'm glad that I'm not that tall.

Posted by: Sgt Hook at October 28, 2006 02:10 AM (ZkBlA)

10 the couch in Updat #2 looks almost exactly like mine (minus the color and the arms are slightly different). If it is a deep couch, while it eats up some space, its absolutly worth it if you'te tall for sitting and sleeping. I got the full couch, char and a half, and the large ottoman, its fantastic.

Posted by: the Pirate at October 29, 2006 03:28 PM (MifjL)

11 Ah, no couch. *That* explains why there hasn't been a housewarming party yet.

Posted by: Victor at October 29, 2006 10:06 PM (l+W8Z)

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I really hate leaving my windows closed all the time ... it gets stuffy and stale without fresh air coming in at least part of the day. So, last night ... I left the living room and bedroom windows open a crack ...

I woke up to a house at 55 degrees!!
Getting out of bed to that, I almost froze my little bitties off!!

But I'm too stubborn to turn the heat on .... So I'm still in jammies, a hoodie, and my squishy leopard slippers until the sun warms up the house.

Guess there are worse ways to spend my day...

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If I had a girl with lips like morphine, then she could kiss away the pains of packing. I've used muscles I don't think girls are even supposed to have. Guess that goes against my chiropractor's advice not to lift anything over 40 pounds. Tee Hee! But I've been hard at work all week and the house finally feels "put away." It isn't completely done, but huge strides have been made. Three 30-gallon garbage bags worth of strides, in fact. More on this later ... more very exciting news on this later.

I don't anticipate being home much this weekend ... I've already got plans for the next 28 hour or so and I'll be seeing all of you DC residents at the Freedom Walk on Sunday night, right?

You've still got time to sign up to walk, you know ... just go here and then put your feet on the pavement to show you aren't willing to forget. There's no fundraising, just good ol' American togetherness.

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I'm not too much of a Hollywood gossip hound but I can't help this weird creepy feeling I get looking at the new pictures of the Cruise-Holmes kid. There is just something ... unnatural looking ... something is not right in this Vanity Fair picture.

Moms, can you put your finger on what it is?

Maybe its just the fact that he's got her in his jacket like a puppy or the fact that she looks sort of like the quizno's baby that "talks" in such freaky ways. I just don't know.

Decide for yourself. The pics are online here.

I think she looks odd.

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Pack-rat-icism:

1. The condition which allows one to believe the inner voice that says things such as (a) "I totally have a use for this," (b) "I forgot I had this, I should use it," (c) "Oh, I remember when I got this ... it is good to remember with these things"

2. The act of hoarding items that may be of use or memory later in life

Sample Sentence:
I am drowning in stuff due to my terrible packraticism.

So, is there medication for this disease yet? Cuz I could seriously use some right now.

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