Random Bits

For future references, today's the day the Stock Market dropped 778 points (equivilant to $1.2 Trillion). Um, I don't know exactly how that affects me, but it sure doesn't sound good. I logged into my 401k account thinking I'd fix it before I lost all my retirement, but, well, I don't know anything about it, so I gave up and left it. I figure it's got about 30 years to correct itself before I can cash in anyway (30 years, OMG that's FOREVER away!).

Jim got one of these things that have been advertised on TV so he can continue bulking up his studly self. I tried to do just one pull up. Didn't happen. I could barely even lift my feet off the ground before I felt severe burning in my armpits. Sad, huh?




Lastly, I have to express to you how much I love these Otter Pops (I don't know why they're called that, we prefer to call them Icy Pops). First of all, they are SUPER delicious. Secondly, they only have 25 Calories and 0 Fat. Can't beat that. And third? They make me feel like a kid again!



You should get some of these!!!

I tried

So, I was so excited that I figured out how to create a background, but no matter how hard I tried to make one that would work, it always ended up making my words hard to see. As you can see, I settled on changing up my header instead.

On a more positive note, I got some new kicks this week!

Today me and Jim are going to work on finishing the downstairs bathroom. I tried to hang beadboard myself when Jim went to MO to help Big Jim move here, and well, let's just say we're redoing it today. This house is a never ending project! I'll post pics later.

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Happy Birthday Baby!

In honor of Jim's birthday today, here are 5o reasons I love him...

1. I love that we have sayings that only we understand.
2. I love that you make up silly words to songs.
3. I love that you say "I Love You" before we go to bed and during every phone conversation.
4. I love that you make me take vitamins.
5. I love that you make friends everywhere you go.
6. I love that you are smart, but not pretentious.
7. I love your laugh.
8. I love that you aren't embarrassed to show affection in public.
9. I love that you are friends with Jeremy.

10. I love that you won't eat leftovers or generic food.
11. I love that you scratch your head when you're sleepy.
12. I love that you still find me attractive.
13. I love your kissable lips.
14. I love listening to you reminisce.
15. I love that you can fix absolutely anything.
16. I love that kids gravitate toward you even though they make you uncomfortable.
17. I love that you call me Turdela.
18. I love that you wake up happy every single morning.
19. I love that you take me to the airport at 4:30 in the morning so I don't have to park in the scary parking garage.
20. I love that you strive to be a good christian.
21. I love that your face is scratchy when you kiss me.

22. I love that we bake cookies together every week in the winter.
23. I love that you are conscientious about your appearance (no ear or nose hairs!).
24. I love that you love for me to rub you.
25. I love that you talk to my Mom on the phone.
26. I love that you yell at me when I don't floss.
27. I love that you're humble.
28. I love that you remember where you were when you first heard a song.
29. I love that you watch the same old movies and TV shows over and over.
30. I love that you are contemplative.
31. I love that you want a puppy.
32. I love that you are always writing or drawing things on me.
33. I love that you wanted to take care of your Dad.
34. I love that you eat icy pops with me every night.
35. I love that you tell me you miss me when I'm away.
36. I love this sweet rear end and the body that goes with it.

37. I love that you roll yourself up in the covers.
38. I love that you still think farts are funny.
39. I love that you make me coffee in the morning to help wake me up.
40. I love that your hair is a crazy mess in the morning and you look 10 yrs old.
41. I love that you make me feel comfortable and safe.
42. I love that you are the most fun person to be around.

43. I love that we write each other love notes.
44. I love your handsome face.
45. I love that you laugh out loud when you watch something funny.
46. I love that you don't get mad that I keep losing cameras.
47. I love that our legs are always touching when we go to sleep.
48. I love that we hold hands in the car.
49. I love that you are my best friend.
50. I love that you love me back.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart. I love you in a million ways.

I Heart Books

I just finished reading this book.

It's a touching book about a little girl that was kidnapped and kept tied up and unloved for years until she escapes and emerges into a small town in Western Washington. She is a wild child that doesn't speak or know how to interact with humans. A good read, I recommend it.
I received 3 more books today from my book club, can't wait to rip into them!

Good Humor

I stumbled onto this Christian comedian by the name of Tim Hawkins a while back. Here are a few of my favorite clips. You have to scroll down to the bottom and mute my music first. Enjoy...

Very Important Stuff

Yesterday I got the brilliant idea to try to color my own hair. I spent forever in the do-it-yourself-hair-color aisle talking to my mom on the cell to make sure I got the right kind of color.

What about this one? No, that one will turn your hair green.

What about this one? No, that one will turn your hair pink.

Hmmmm, maybe this is a bad idea.

Finally, Mom and I settled on one that she thought might work but she still warned me to do a test patch, just in case (I'm afraid of my hair falling out at this point).

Here I am, nervous and anxious about ruining my hair like so many do-it-yourselfers before me.

Ya, see those roots? Not a great look.

Here's what I look like now. Thanks L'Oreal.

Nothing Special, Everything Special

Today was a wonderful day of nothingness. I got to sleep in then lazily get ready while drinking cup after cup of coffee and watching Golden Girls (one of my all time faves).

Jim and I had lunch at Olive Garden (another Angie fave) then did a little light shopping. Jim was happy to find the final movie to complete his Dirty Harry DVD collection.

I read one time that when you think back on the happiest times in your life, it's not typically a Birthday or a Christmas or another "big" day that you think of. It's the little everyday things that mean the most. Today was like that.

A Week of Birthdays

Wednesday was my 31st Birthday. Jim made me a wonderful Birthday Cake (complete with tons of sprinkles) and I finally got a new camera to replace the one I lost. I researched cameras for several weeks before I finally decided which one to get. It's a Sony DSC H50 and I LOVE IT!

Yesterday was Big Jim's 76th Birthday. So, we had MORE cake (yum). He just had some blood work done and he's healthy as a horse, not even high cholesterol which is pretty amazing because he eats bacon or sausage almost daily.

And finally, today is my Mom's Birthday. I'm pretty sure I'd get in trouble if I revealed her age on this site, so let's just say she's a year older than she was, but as beautiful as ever. I wish I could give her a big hug and kiss, but we're in Washington and she's in Missouri. A phone conversation and long distance love will have to do for now. Love you Mom.