Wow, can you believe it's almost been a year since I posted!!!!!
Well, here's a lovely birthday card I made for my sister in law and best friend Natalie.
What do you think?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Thursday, November 12, 2009
SPECTACULAR DEER!
Wow, has it really been that long since I posted? Where has the time gone?
Recently I've been changing my decorations little by little from Halloween to Thanksgiving/Christmas. Here's a picture of my dining room table with my collection of deer. I just found the big gold deer at Home Goods. Have you been there lately? They always have wonderful things you never knew you needed until you see them. I also found the large red mercury glass tree. This fall I also got 2 large mercury glass Pumpkins from Home Goods and they are glorious as well.
Monday, May 11, 2009
SPENDING TIME WITH MY LOVE
DAVID AND I GOT BACK FROM VEGAS 2 WEEKS AGO. I HAD THE BEST TIME WITH MY HANDSOME LOVE! WE SPENT A FEW DAYS ON THE VEGAS STRIP THEN TIME AT A TIMESHARE WITH A POOL. AFTER A WEEKS OF LAYING BY THE POOL RESTING AND LOVING LIFE WE DROVE TO THE GRAND CANYON AND HOOVER DAM. IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL THIS TIME OF YEAR! AT THE END OF OUR TRIP WE SPEND A FEW DAYS IN JEAN NEVADA AT A CASINO OWNED BY MGM AND LEARNED HOW TO PLAY BLACKJACK. WE TOOK A COUPLE OF DAYS TO DRIVE THROUGH THE DESERT AND DO A BOTANICAL STUDY ON CACTUS THEN DRIVE THROUGH RED ROCK CANYON. EVERYTIME I SAW A NEW CACTUS OR FLOWER WE'D PULL OVER AND TAKE A PICTURE. WE BOUGHT A BOOK TO LOOK THEM UP IN AND DAVID DID THAT AS HE EDITED PHOTOS ON THE COMPUTER.
NOW I'M BACK IN THE SWING OF WORK AGAIN AND LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT VACATION.
Friday, February 6, 2009
I'M SICK OF WINTER
When I was growing up I used to love the snow and winter. My brother Richard and I would go to Veteran's Acres and ice skate and sled. We'd go to West Beach and Ice skate while our mom stayed in the car with the heat on. I used to love to go outside and play in the snow, build snowmen, make snow angels......
But today I officially hate winter! When I wake up in the mornings I feel like I'm 100 years old. I'm stiff and hurting all over and I have to take my dogs outside, into that cold. My dogs love the snow, they love to play in it, chase each other, stick their noses down in each snow hole that there is. I have to yell at them to get them to go potty so I can go back inside to the warmth. I hate yelling at them, I want them to play and have fun........but I'm crabby these days. I need some sunshine and warmth.
I'm crabby and have no energy. I really need a nap. I'm leaving work early today so I can go home and nap.......now that makes me happy.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
HANDWRITING ANALYSIS
HERE I AM, BORED AT WORK AND FOUND THIS HANDWRITING ANALYSIS SITE. THIS IS WHAT IS SAYS ABOUT ME:
Handwriting Wizard.com - Handwriting University's Official automated personality report creator based on standardized basic personality traits as taught through Handwriting University's Certification Level Program.
Kathleen is moderately outgoing. Her emotions are stirred by sympathy and heart rendering stories. In fact, she can be kind, friendly, affectionate and considerate of others. She has the ability to put herself into the other person's shoes.
Kathleen will be somewhat moody, with highs and lows. Sometimes she will be happy, the next day she might be sad. She has the unique ability to get along equally well with what psychology calls introverts and extroverts. This is because she is in between. Psychology calls Kathleen an ambivert. She understands the needs of both types. Although they get along, she will not tolerate anyone that is too "far out." She doesn't sway too far one way or the other.
When convincing her to buy a product or an idea, a heart rendering story could mean a great deal to her. She puts herself in the same situation as the person in the story, yet she will not buy anything that seems overly impractical or illogical. Kathleen is an expressive person. She outwardly shows her emotions. She may even show traces of tears when hearing a sad story.
Kathleen is a "middle-of-the-roader," politically as well as logically. She weighs both sides of an issue, sits on the fence, and then will decide when she finally has to. She basically doesn't relate to any far out ideas and usually won't go to the extreme on any issue.
People that write their letters in an average height and average size are moderate in their ability to interact socially. According to the data input, Kathleen doesn't write too large or too small, indicating a balanced ability to be social and interact with others.
Kathleen is sensitive to criticism about her ideas and philosophies. She will sometimes worry what people will think if she tells them what she believes in. This doesn't mean she won't talk, or that she feels ashamed. It merely means she is sensitive to what others think, regarding her beliefs.
Kathleen is secretive. She has secrets which she does not wish to share with others. She intentionally conceals things about herself. She has a private side that she intends to keep that way, especially concerning certain events in her past.
Kathleen can be defiant. She sometimes has the attitude that if someone doesn't like it the way she is doing it, then they can just "go to hell!" This trait may reveal itself in a rebellious nature that is always ready to resist forces which she thinks are infringing upon her freedom of action.
In reference to Kathleen's mental abilities, she has a very investigating and creating mind. She investigates projects rapidly because she is curious about many things. She gets involved in many projects that seem good at the beginning, but she soon must slow down and look at all the angles. She probably gets too many things going at once. When Kathleen slows down, then she becomes more creative than before. Since it takes time to be creative, she must slow down to do it. She then decides what projects she has time to finish. Thus she finishes at a slower pace than when she started the project.
She has the best of two kinds of minds. One is the quick investigating mind. The other is the creative mind. Her mind thinks quick and rapidly in the investigative mode. She can learn quicker, investigate more, and think faster. Kathleen can then switch into her low gear. When she is in the slower mode, she can be creative, remember longer and stack facts in a logical manner. She is more logical this way and can climb mental mountains with a much better grip.
Kathleen is a practical person whose goals are planned, practical, and down to earth. This is typical of people with normal healthy self-esteem. She needs to visualize the end of a project before she starts. she finds joy in anticipation and planning. Notice that I said she plans everything she is going to do, that doesn't necessarily mean things go as planned. Kathleen basically feels good about herself. She has a positive self-esteem which contributes to her success. She feels she has the ability to achieve anything she sets her mind to. However, she sets her goals using practicality-- not too "out of reach". She has enough self-confidence to leave a bad situation, yet, she will not take great risks, as they relate to her goals. A good esteem is one key to a happy life. Although there is room for improvement in the confidence catagery, her self-perception is better than average.
Kathleen is sarcastic. This is a defense mechanism designed to protect her ego when she feels hurt. She pokes people harder than she gets poked. These sarcastic remarks can be very funny. They can also be harsh, bitter, and caustic at the same time.
Kathleen is having a lack of physical energy at the time this handwriting was written. If someone has very short and straight down lower loops (like in the y or g), this indicates this person's physical drive (activity or sex) is compromised. Usually, this indicates the person simply isn't interested in getting too physical right now. This could be a temporary mood which often happens when the body is sick and is healing. Or, this could be a result of an emotional or physical issue that is effecting Kathleen 's energy level and interest in sex. Sex doesn't seem to be a priority at the moment.
Handwriting Wizard.com - Handwriting University's Official automated personality report creator based on standardized basic personality traits as taught through Handwriting University's Certification Level Program.
Kathleen is moderately outgoing. Her emotions are stirred by sympathy and heart rendering stories. In fact, she can be kind, friendly, affectionate and considerate of others. She has the ability to put herself into the other person's shoes.
Kathleen will be somewhat moody, with highs and lows. Sometimes she will be happy, the next day she might be sad. She has the unique ability to get along equally well with what psychology calls introverts and extroverts. This is because she is in between. Psychology calls Kathleen an ambivert. She understands the needs of both types. Although they get along, she will not tolerate anyone that is too "far out." She doesn't sway too far one way or the other.
When convincing her to buy a product or an idea, a heart rendering story could mean a great deal to her. She puts herself in the same situation as the person in the story, yet she will not buy anything that seems overly impractical or illogical. Kathleen is an expressive person. She outwardly shows her emotions. She may even show traces of tears when hearing a sad story.
Kathleen is a "middle-of-the-roader," politically as well as logically. She weighs both sides of an issue, sits on the fence, and then will decide when she finally has to. She basically doesn't relate to any far out ideas and usually won't go to the extreme on any issue.
People that write their letters in an average height and average size are moderate in their ability to interact socially. According to the data input, Kathleen doesn't write too large or too small, indicating a balanced ability to be social and interact with others.
Kathleen is sensitive to criticism about her ideas and philosophies. She will sometimes worry what people will think if she tells them what she believes in. This doesn't mean she won't talk, or that she feels ashamed. It merely means she is sensitive to what others think, regarding her beliefs.
Kathleen is secretive. She has secrets which she does not wish to share with others. She intentionally conceals things about herself. She has a private side that she intends to keep that way, especially concerning certain events in her past.
Kathleen can be defiant. She sometimes has the attitude that if someone doesn't like it the way she is doing it, then they can just "go to hell!" This trait may reveal itself in a rebellious nature that is always ready to resist forces which she thinks are infringing upon her freedom of action.
In reference to Kathleen's mental abilities, she has a very investigating and creating mind. She investigates projects rapidly because she is curious about many things. She gets involved in many projects that seem good at the beginning, but she soon must slow down and look at all the angles. She probably gets too many things going at once. When Kathleen slows down, then she becomes more creative than before. Since it takes time to be creative, she must slow down to do it. She then decides what projects she has time to finish. Thus she finishes at a slower pace than when she started the project.
She has the best of two kinds of minds. One is the quick investigating mind. The other is the creative mind. Her mind thinks quick and rapidly in the investigative mode. She can learn quicker, investigate more, and think faster. Kathleen can then switch into her low gear. When she is in the slower mode, she can be creative, remember longer and stack facts in a logical manner. She is more logical this way and can climb mental mountains with a much better grip.
Kathleen is a practical person whose goals are planned, practical, and down to earth. This is typical of people with normal healthy self-esteem. She needs to visualize the end of a project before she starts. she finds joy in anticipation and planning. Notice that I said she plans everything she is going to do, that doesn't necessarily mean things go as planned. Kathleen basically feels good about herself. She has a positive self-esteem which contributes to her success. She feels she has the ability to achieve anything she sets her mind to. However, she sets her goals using practicality-- not too "out of reach". She has enough self-confidence to leave a bad situation, yet, she will not take great risks, as they relate to her goals. A good esteem is one key to a happy life. Although there is room for improvement in the confidence catagery, her self-perception is better than average.
Kathleen is sarcastic. This is a defense mechanism designed to protect her ego when she feels hurt. She pokes people harder than she gets poked. These sarcastic remarks can be very funny. They can also be harsh, bitter, and caustic at the same time.
Kathleen is having a lack of physical energy at the time this handwriting was written. If someone has very short and straight down lower loops (like in the y or g), this indicates this person's physical drive (activity or sex) is compromised. Usually, this indicates the person simply isn't interested in getting too physical right now. This could be a temporary mood which often happens when the body is sick and is healing. Or, this could be a result of an emotional or physical issue that is effecting Kathleen 's energy level and interest in sex. Sex doesn't seem to be a priority at the moment.
Friday, January 2, 2009
RESTLESS SLEEPER
NO, THIS ISN'T MY BEDROOM, BUT CLOSE. I HAVE THE WHITE FURNITURE AND BLUE BEDDING. I ALSO HAVE AN ANTIQUE DRESSER, ARMOIRE AND BOOKCASE. I HAD ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS LAST NIGHT WHERE I COULDN'T SLEEP AND KEPT LOOKING AT THE CLOCK THINKING WELL IF I ONLY GET 6 HOURS OF SLEEP I'LL BE ALRIGHT TOMORROW. AN HOUR LATER I'D TELL MYSELF I COULD SURVIVE THE NEXT DAY ON 5 HOURS OF SLEEP. AFTER ANOTHER LONG HOUR I'D TELL MYSELF 4 HOURS WOULD BE OK IF I COULD JUST FALL ASLEEP NOW. THEN AN HOUR LATER I'D PLEA WITH MYSELF TO JUST FALL ASLEEP AND 3 HOURS WOULD WORK BECAUSE I COULD JUST GO TO BED WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK........WELL, I DIDN'T GET TO SLEEP UNTIL 5 A.M.! I GOT 90 MINUTES OF SLEEP BEFORE I HAD TO GET UP.
I'M HERE AT WORK DOING SURPRISINGLY WELL, BUT ONLY BECAUSE I KNOW TOMORROW IS SATURDAY AND I CAN SLEEP.
AS I WAS LYING IN BED FOR AN AGONIZING 6 HOURS OF NO SLEEP I WAS THINKING ABOUT WHAT A FINICKY SLEEPER I REALLY AM. ALL THE THINGS THAT MUST BE A CERTAIN WAY FOR ME TO HAVE A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP. FOR ONE THE ROOM MUST BE VERY COOL. EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER I HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO HAVE MY WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER ON SET TO 60 DEGREES BECAUSE MY ROOM CAN GET WARM EVEN WITH MY HEAT VENT CLOSED. I ALSO MUST HAVE MY CEILING FAN SET ON HIGH BECAUSE I MUST HAVE AIR FLOW. I CAN'T STAND NOT HAVING AIR FLOW! WHEN I GO TO A HOTEL I BRING A LITTLE FAN. I ALSO HAVE MY AIR PURIFIER MACHINE ON AND IT'S A NOISY ONE, WHICH I LIKE. NO SILENT MACHINES FOR ME, I MUST HAVE THE WHITE NOISE. AS SOON AS I GET INTO A HOTEL ROOM I TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER AND IF IT'S A NOISY ONE I'M SO THANKFUL.
I MUST ALSO CONFESS I CAN'T SLEEP IN THE DARK. I'M AFRAID OF THE DARK SO I PUT MY T.V. ON MUTE AND LEAVE IT ON ALL NIGHT.
MY SHEET AND MY BLANKET MUST BE FLANNEL. I CAN'T STAND A TOP SHEET AND THE BLANKET HAS TO HAVE THE RIGHT FEEL NEXT TO ME. I ALSO WANT THE ROOM COOL ENOUGH SO I CAN HAVE AT LEAST 2 BLANKETS FOR THE WEIGHT. IT MAKES ME FEEL SAFE, IN A COCOON.
I SHARE MY KING SIZE BED WITH MY 2 DOGS. THEY CANNOT TOUCH ME WHILE I SLEEP AND THEY KNOW THIS. I HAVE MY HALF OF THE BED AND THEY HAVE THEIR HALF OF THE BED. WHEN I GOT THEM AS PUPPIES I TRAINED THEM TO STAY ON THEIR SIDE. MY FRIEND NATALIE SAYS I'M MEAN THAT I DON'T CUDDLE WITH THEM. I CUDDLE WITH THEM ALL THE TIME I'M HOME. I PLAY WITH THEM, TALK TO THEM LIKE THEY'RE LITTLE PEOPLE, MASSAGE THEM..........THEY ARE SPOILED. SO AT NIGHT THEY CAN RESPECT MY ONE TIME WHEN I CAN'T BE TOUCHED.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER QUIRKS YOU MIGHT ASK? MY FEET CANNOT GO OUTSIDE MY BLANKET WHEN I'M TRYING TO FALL ASLEEP. THE MONSTER UNDER MY BED MIGHT GET THEM!
I ALSO HAVE TO HAVE MY NECKSUPPORT PILLOW WITH A VERY THIN FLAT PILLOW UNDERNEATH IT. I DO TAKE MY PILLOWS WITH ME IF I'M TRAVELING BY CAR TO A HOTEL.
MY SLEEPING ATTIRE IS A WHOLE OTHER ISSUE. I MUST SLEEP IN A COTTON LONG T-SHIRT WITH A V NECK AND SHORT SLEEVES. IT CAN'T BE A CREW NECK BECAUSE IT CHOKES ME. IT CAN'T BE LONG SLEEVES BECAUSE IT'S TOO MUCH CLOTH. IT CAN'T BE TOO LONG BECAUSE IT GETS TWIRLED AROUND MY BODY BECAUSE IF I HAVEN'T MENTIONED IT I'M ALSO A VERY RESTLESS SLEEPER. I TOSS AND TURN A LOT.
WOW. AFTER WRITING ALL OF THAT OUT I CAN SEE HOW WEIRD I AM. WELL I KNEW IT ALREADY ON SOME LEVEL BUT NOW YOU KNOW TOO, AREN'T YOU GLAD?
WHAT ISSUES DO YOU HAVE WITH SLEEP? PLEASE TELL ME SO I'M NOT ALONE IN MY FINICKY WAYS.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
SECOND FAVORITE MOVIE
MY SECOND FAVORITE MOVIE IS "TRULY MADLY DEEPLY" WITH ALAN RICKMAN AND JULIETTE STEVENSON. I FOUND THIS MOVIE WHEN I WAS LOOKING UP WHAT MOVIES ALAN RICKMAN HAD BEEN IN AND IT JUST HAPPENED TO BE ON HBO. I COMPLETELY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT.....SEE IT!
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