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