Why Me!?!?!?

Ok, I think someone hates me, and I'm starting to hate them, whoever they are! I made these decorations for my yard last year (yes, I'm full of pride), I think they are super cute! Anyway, I just got home from work, and 3 of them were stolen! Everything but my Haunted House! WHAT THE?!?!?! Why me? First, my car trashed, now this? What did I ever do to you...whoever you are! I know this is not Christlike, but I'm sick of it! These took time and money to do! I'm just glad they didn't take the Haunted House because that was the most work...but my other 3 were my favorite by far! I just made 2 more for Halloween, and my dad was going to put them together tomorrow, but there is no need now! I'm not putting anything out in the yard anymore


YOU SUCK whoever you are! (sorry mom for my language!) And I know these are just things and I can make more, but why? They were perfectly fine in my yard!

If I see these anywhere, I'm taking them back!

At least I have these pictures to remember you by, and for proof when I steal them and call the cops!

Phenomenal Woman--Thanks Heather!

Ok, I have issues...but my friend Heather S. she's the best! She shared this with me and she always has the right things to say. She knows what to say to me and how to get me motivated

"Here is a great poem by Maya Angelou---remember you are a phenomenal woman!!!!! God made you!"-- Heather

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile
,The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

-Maya Angelou

I've Been Tagged

Wow...I have never officially been tagged...pretty crazy. Here it goes! I would like to tag Meghan, Mom, Amy H., Mary Ann, and anyone else

1. Where is your cell phone? Always close by

2. Your significant other? Hopefully the best person in the world!

3. Your hair? Needs a cut, color, and new all together.

4. Your mother? So strong…emotionally, physically and mentally

5. Your father? One crazy dude! JK…he’s the best!

6. Your favorite thing? My favorite thing is sleep!

7. Your dream last night? Dreamed I had a boy toy (boyfriend)

8. Your favorite drink? Diet Dr. Pepper with whole cherries from Sonic

9. Your dream/goal? To have an eternal family

10. The room you’re in? I’m in my cubicle at work

11. Your hobby? I love crafts, painting, Scrapbooking, and just playing around!

12. Your fear? Everything! If I can’t find you I worry!

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? In my own home and settled

14. What you’re not? Married?

15. Muffins? Blueberry? Yes…both together!

16. One of your wish list items? To survive my class reunion!

17. Where you grew up? St. John, AZ

18. The last thing you did? Answered emails at work

19. What are you wearing? Black pants and Blue Shirt

20. Favorite gadget? My computer

21. Your pets? My fantastic doggie…Lucky!

22. Your computer? I love my new laptop!

23. Your mood? tired

24. Missing someone? Always missing someone!

25. Your car? Needs a major cleaning job!

26. Something you’re not wearing? Jewelry

27. Favorite store? Dollar Store

28. Love someone? My familia!

29. Your favorite color? Purple and Blue…but I’m starting to like orange!

30. When is the last time you laughed? Like 5 minutes ago!

31. Last time you cried? It’s been awhile, thank goodness!

Venting....needing....exhausted

Ok...so, yes, I'm venting once again, but man, when it rains it pours in my life!

Scenario One:

Time: Yesterday- 5 weeks recovery after gall bladder surgery, I'm finally feeling fine and realizing I am all back to normal. Well, I look outside and see the jungle in my back yard. Yes the weeds have grown 2 feet tall in 5-6 weeks since I last mowed. Thinking to myself, "Man Michelle, wouldn't it be nice to have a man in your life that would just go out and mow this for you?" (DISCLAIMER: no pictures, due to the lack of me just wanting to finish mowing the dang jungle, but I have the after picture) (I also had to wash my levi quilt because I had to store it in the garage (it's too hot to have on a bed now...and there were mouse droppings in the box)

This is my yard after I have mowed :)
This is my blanket out to dry :)

Scenario Two:

Time: A couple of weeks ago. When I couldn't lie in my bed after about 2 hours of trying (remember, I'm still recovering from major surgery on my stomach, and I'm a stomach sleeper), I move to the recliner, this is my only safe haven to get some sleep. I'm waken during the night by scratching and chewing, yes, there is a mouse somewhere in the house. Thinking to myself, "Man Michelle, wouldn't it be nice to have a man in your life to catch this nasty little beast."



















My lovely bed for a couple of weeks













A lot of mouse traps




Scenario Three:

Time: Yesterday at 5:30 am. I get to work and check my yahoo account, because I'm lazy at night and I don't want to get on the computer since I have been on it all day at work. I get an email from my landlords basically stating: "Michelle, the roof in the garage has collapsed, why didn't you tell us so we could fix it, we are coming tomorrow to fix it, please move all your stuff out of the garage." Now, remember, I do not ever get in the garage because of the following:

1. I can't park in there, there's too much stuff from my landlords and myself
2. Haven't needed to get anything out of the garage because I can't lift anything (hence my surgery)
3. Haven't needed the lawn mower because I can't have any strenuous activity (hence the surgery)
4. I leave my house at 4:30 am, and I sometimes do not get home until dark (so the roof collapsing noise probably happened when I wasn't home)
Now, I'm thinking to myself, "Man Michelle, wouldn't it be nice to have a man in your life that can help you move all those boxes you have stored in the garage, into the house, into the spare bedroom?

Before Pictures (yes I have a lot of crap)

After the move (this is my spare bedroom and outside)

Ok, so I'm venting that I have became lazy because I haven't done anything for 5 1/2 weeks, and that I am having to do it alone. Yes, my mom and dad said that they can help me, but they have been busy, so I did myself! But man, it sure would have been nice to have a man help me. Do you think I need to meet Mr. Right just to be my handy man? Or that I am lonely and need him now! I'm thinking, it's a little bit of both, and some more added information. My 10 year class reunion is in a month and I have to go alone. Plus, I'm thinking we are headed towards the last days and I really want to find my eternal companion. Plus (I know you are thinking to yourself, can she shut up already), I am all for marriage!


VOTE YES on 102!!!

Thanks for listening to my vent session. I'm exhausted, but I'm sure glad my projects are done (FOR NOW)...and Mr. Right.....WHERE ARE YOU????

Mr. Right is probably thinking "Man, Michelle, you have a lot of crap, you are lazy, and I don't need you quite yet.

But then I'm thinking, "Man, Mr. Right, but I can take care of you (laundry, food, etc., if you could just do these little favors for me)...yes, I'm going to have the honey-do lists


THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

Music!

So, I need your help! I’m in charge of rounding up some music for the class reunion (like to put on a CD to have playing in the background at the reunion)…..


Can you name some songs when we were in high school that was popular? The years were around 1994-1998? If you have the name of the song and the artist this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

A Day of Remembrance and Reverence

Yes, this is a day early, but I want to get my thoughts out there :)

Ok, so it's been over a year since I started my blog, and now some of the same posts are coming to my mind....here is what I wrote last year, because I still feel the same way about September 11th! Wow, that day forever changed history. I'm so grateful to be an American and live in this land of freedom. I'm grateful for those who serve and risked their lives for our freedom! This is to you America! I love you! And to those who lost their lives that day, you will always be remembered!

From my previous post last year :)

We will never forget

September 11th...a day we will never forget! I will always remember where I was and what I was doing that early morning in 2001. I just had gotten out of Institute Council Meeting at NAU (6:00 am every Tuesday). I was on my way to Microeconomics class (7:00 am), when my friend Laura Sauls (Gordon) told me that a plane had crashed into the twin towers in NY. I kind of just laughed it off, thinking how could a pilot not see the building? Anyway, nothing too much was said in my econmics class about it, since the class was so early, and then I went home before I had to go to work at Wal-Mart (yes I was a cashier). My roomies were finally up with the TV on, and we started talking about it. It was then that I realized we were under attack. By that time, the 2nd tower had been hit, and I'm not sure when the other planes went down at PA or the Pentagon. I went to work, and the store was empty! All the cashiers were standing around, and we were usually all busy. The TV monitors had the news on, and I spent my whole shift watching it just about with a few customers here and there.

I went on my break and had a missed called from my dad. He told me what had happened, and that my brother (who is in the Air Force) might be on stand by. I was scared then! It was a horrible day, week, month, and now years! I should have gone to the memorial service NAU was having, but I didn't, I just wanted to watch the news. To all those who lost their lives, to all the heros, and to all our servicemen and women, I'm truly grateful to you all! You are my heroes!

New friends, old friends....gotta love blogs!

I love this blog system! I'm finding so many old friends, and so many new friends! Keep your blogs coming and comments! I love it! And if I find you, I'm adding you to my list of buddies! I love it! WOO HOO!