Christmas

My first Christmas with Gunkle Mike and family!  So happy to have shared it with them all :) 

Sheryl Crow - Everyday Is A Winding Road

Braciole

Thanksgiving

President Washington

Although I really enjoyed staring at my previous computer screen saver, this new one is a keeper as well...many days will be had starting at this picture!  Some say you can do many things on a computer, say type a letter, make a power point presentation, design spreadsheets beyond the typical, surf the interweb, perhaps pay a bill or two; but for me, my new hobby is to stare at the pictures I put as my background.  I forget about all the previously mentioned computer hobbies. 

Beside all this greatness, I have learned something new today! One's life would be truly boring if they are not learning at least one thing a day, I am wrong?  This is what I learned, and I tried it...turns out I need to purchase new ones quite soon (I really do hope I am not giving away a family secret); if you place a quarter in the tread of your tires and Washington's head is covered or partly covered, then your tread is good; not covered then you ought to replace the tires very soon. 

Good night all! 

  

Rhonda Gets A Piggy Back Ride

Minutes before 7 am EST my uncle calls me; he has my car to take to his trusty mechanic and friend, miles after leaving the house my car dies on him just as he is entering a highway.  Stunned and waking up I amaze myself that I did not panic.  Quickly get on the phone with AAA Help for a towing company to give my car a piggy back the rest of the way to the mechanics, a bit over 20 miles.

There was a few moments as I was quickly dressing myself and trying to make myself appear put together, that I did let out a couple tears of panic, but just as quickly I let those tears out, I realized it really is not a situation to panic about; my uncle was fine and safe, the car was en route to the mechanics anyway, just needed a lift for the last stretch (she was very tired), and the best is knowing that I was, and still am, in control of this situation!  And just like that my tears were gone and my head held higher, all with a clear and conscious mind.

Hell, I've been through a lot, this is nothing but a drop in the hat (where did that saying come from anyway and why did I just type it?), making me stronger and brighter.  People, its all about high heels with steel toes!  Watch out!

I get to drive my uncles Jeep around today, its quite fun! :)

I miss you Jack

Today I cry because I miss your nose bumping my arm while studying.  I miss your “quit looking at your books and pay attention to me” bark.  I miss you carrying your food dish around the house and sometimes outside too.  I miss tripping over you in the kitchen as you lay across the cool tile floor.  I miss arguing with you each night as you got older to get up off your bed to go “hurry” outside before my bedtime.  I miss our park walks and park rides.  I miss your aggressive happiness when other dogs came around.  I miss the many lumps you seemed to carry on your large body.  I miss how you were intimidated by your little sister and always waited for her to start eating and if your food bowl was too close to hers, you would not eat – until I moved it away.  I miss your eagerness to run to the ball each time I threw or kicked it.  I miss your eagerness to always hop into the car for any length of a car ride even the last few months when it was obviously difficult for you.  I miss your huge wet tongue sliding up the side of my face.  I miss your deep brown eyes gazing into my eyes.  I miss your timid demur whenever the word “bath” escaped my lips.  I miss your sturdy body standing in between my legs and me rocking you side to side – you seemed to find comfort in this, but I think I found more.   

I miss everything about you Jack, I wish I had just one more day with you!  

Freedom Sounds Delicious

From all I have come across today, then reading my horoscope this evening, all I can say is "Wow! The Universe is wonderful!"  I have learned more today than I have in the past 25 years!  I know, amazing, right? 

One of the things I have learned is to be free!  Free from what others do, free from what others think, free what others want!  I am free; free in making my own decisions, my own mistakes, my own story!    

December 15, 2010

1. Leo (7/23-8/22)

   Today could bring a lovely sense of freedom. Freedom from what? The answer might surprise you. Sometimes, we think we need to be freed from outside constraints: work, social demands, family duties, commuter traffic. But actually, a sense of inner freedom is a far more powerful thing. Sometimes just realizing that you are, in fact, in control of your life and the choices you make is all the freedom you need.
   
   
   

Birthday's Are Celebrating Life!

A beautiful lady came into the store today looking to spend her birthday gift card, she didn't want to spend much more over the amount on the card so  guide her to a few pieces within that price range; she wandered around the store for almost an hour and leaving with a few pieces of clothing she did not intend on buying. 

When she first starting looking around she said, "I am sick, still am not sure why I keep spending money on clothes.  At least my daughter can wear everything later."  Because of the color she has chosen for her sweatshirt, sassy head wrap, and hat there was no need for questions or even explanations.  My reply to her was, "You shouldn't question why you are shopping, it makes you feel happy; keep doing what makes you happy!" 

Some would think that with each year I will begin to be less cheerful when my birthday comes around, but to their dismay, each year I am just as excited as the year before.  I love to celebrate birthday's; mine, yours, and theirs! They ought to be celebrated by everyone for everyone.  This beautiful lady has stolen time to celebrate another year of her life with those she loves, and those who love her.  I send my warm wishes and many positive thoughts her way so she can steal more time to celebrate more birthdays. 

And to all who have, are, and did live with breast cancer, truly any form of cancer, and to all of us who love them, celebrate each day leading up to your birthday and the many days after your birthday!  Do what makes you happy now.  Wear the colors you stand for, fight for, live with! 

Happy Birthday!  ~Cheers

Puppies vs. Cat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bcV-TL9mho&feature=player_embedded

Nice Lady and Phone Calls

Earlier today I pull into a local grocery store parking lot when I receive a long awaited phone call, of course I answer my phone, start my conversation as I am parking my car; not wanting to go inside the store while on the phone and definitely not wanting to hang up, I loiter around while Rose does her business on the nearby lawn.  Rose begins to venture off (she does this when I am occupied), and she finds a nice lady parked by us with her hatch open at the back of her car, Rose of course makes herself known by trying her hardest to smell inside each bag her nose can reach into.  Good thing this lady loves dogs (she said this to me, that's how I know), otherwise the situation could have been bad. 

It is now I feel a bit guilty for not talking to this lady even a little bit, but if she only knew how long I have waited for this phone call, she may have understood...maybe.  In the meantime, she let Rose lick her face, she kissed Rose's forehead, she even got into her car, open a water bottle and let Rose drink it from her hand; hello!  Could she not see I was on my phone and very occupied?  At the same time as keeping a watch on my baby so she is safe. 

Hopefully this nice lady forgives me for not ending my day filled, long awaited, smile wearing phone conversation to converse with her; I have completely forgiven her ;) 

Dessert

Tonight I realized why I don't get so excited about desserts; usually when dessert is being served it is for a special occasion, right?  Its not every night where dessert is served, at least how I was raised. 

In my family, these special occasions come with gifts attached.  For me, having one of my loved ones open a gift I have found for them is so much better than eating that sweet, delicious dessert.  There are other ways to celebrate a great meal after it has been consumed by the hungry and the happy. 

Cheers! 

Don't Be Dumb!

This ad is great!  Found it from another blogger friend, lacylike.com.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuS_yD7hFPw
I am not sold on these yet because of their tiny structure, but they sure do have a great marketing department.
 

Why Am I A Vegetarian Again?

Food, Inc. is why!  A must see film!  Reconfirms my decisions. 
http://www.foodincmovie.com/about-the-film.php

African Lions Accept Man As One of Their Own

Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man w/lyrics

The Future of Food

Just finished watching The Future of Food, if your eyes weren't open before this, they ought to be after.   http://www.thefutureoffood.com/
Happy Eating!

What I miss about Utah

These are the things I miss about Utah (notice I did not mention people, I don't want to bawl my eyes off my face for this post), in no particular order:


  *the majestic mountains;  not only their sheer beauty and grace, but the sense of direction they have given me day after day.
  *the phrases: "Oh my heck!"  and "Oh my gosh!"
  * Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill...ummmm the scrumptious fish tacos, their tangy sauce dripping down my arms racing to my elbows, escaping the napkins!
  *Dunkin Donuts on every corner instead of LDS church houses...wait, isn't that the other way around...I don't miss that - where am I? Who is typing this? 
 * Those nifty few inches on the sides of roads where you can pull over and idle or park (some call them shoulders, I now call them nifty)!  Driving along the beautiful country roads (which are everywhere) and I see the perfect picture to take, but there is no where to pull over and park the car to take this photo; or when I am lost or a bit turned around, I have to keep driving because I can't just pull over and get oriented again.
  *Beans n Brews coffee house; small, simple, friendly, and delightful.

  *Mimi's Cafe and thier delicious homemade muffins and red potato delight!
  *Waking up to snow topped Mt. Timpanogos (I know its there sitting on top already)
  *KUTV Channel 2 Morning news crew

Just a few I think about from time to time.

Bad Ass

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307591524&ref=search_crn_Google_Badass_9780307591524_1110

You know I will have to buy this soon :)

Unusual Dog Walk

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Save-lives-with-just--1-.html?soid=1011330468187&aid=Xwv7RP1pyL0

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Save-lives-with-just--1-.html?soid=1011330468187&aid=Xwv7RP1pyL0 I DID IT!!! :)

In a Nutshell

Yesterday I was talking to a new friend and of course she asked why I moved out here from Utah; my simple response went something like this, "In a nutshell, I tell my husband (because he still is) I no longer want to be married, weeks after that I put down one of my best friends of 13 years, then weeks after that my husband (because he still is) moves out, I am now left in a house which has gone into foreclosure and anticipating the bank knocking on the door, and with no money in my bank account, I figure  "Why not make the extreme move?"  So here I am."  She ponders that for awhile then puts the largest smile on her face and says, "Well, welcome!" 

I Just Won 7 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

I Just Won 7 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

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