I'm Alright!

All cancer predictions point to NO. Thank God.

Ok. So we find ourselves upon another long weekend and I have absolutely nothing planned except getting my life back on track.

Your 6 degrees for today might seem rough, but I am in a great mood, so here you go...take a deep breath....and.............go!

Morgan Freeman to Paris Hilton
(I did it in 4...but u can do better than that, right?)

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Patience

Your Daily Dose today is not going to happen. I am not having a great day and I am afraid that all of you will hate me for what I post and then ask you to respond to. But now that I am pissy, perhaps this is a good time to talk to all the ladies out there about urban legends and your tits.

Without knowing too much at this point, I had my 3rd mammogram today, along with an ultrasound. Here is the myth we need to discuss.

A Mammogram is Painful.

OK...my boobs are huge! To squish them into pita bread size is not comfortable but it is no worse than stubbing your toe. Trust me, I am the stub-Queen! In my book, cancer is probably more painful than a machine that squashes your knockers. Let's face it...it's not death. It's not being shot or stabbed. It's for your breast health and it MUST BE DONE! Ladies, listen to me one more time....IT MUST BE DONE! It is a must...not a "well, I will have to schedule one"....schedule it today! Do not wait. Early detection is your best defense and that, mixed with your yearly mammograms and self exams....kicks cancers ass! That is what we need to do, isn't it? Beat this crap before it takes more powerful women away from us. This is not a club I wish to join....and I don't' want any of you joining it either. Grab the phone, dial the # and tell the person on the other line that you will not take this sitting down. You will not be a victim to a disease that has taken over 60,000 phenomenal women away from this world just this year.

Stand up and do what you know is right. IT MUST BE DONE!!!

OK. I have now come down from the Soapbox and am still breathing heavily, but as I watch my chest raise up and fall down with my breath, I am thankful to be strong. I am thankful for everything in my life. I am thankful that I have my 4 healthy children and that I can be a great example for my 3 daughters and son. I am thankful that I have known great love in my life and that even through heartache, I have no regrets over who I have given my heart to, no matter what condition it was in after the love stopped. I do not like regrets. I like to think of myself as a strong, inspirational woman who says what she feels. If I have hurt your feelings, I am sorry for that, but what I said was most likely truthful and the truth hurts. Speaking the truth scares people, for I am not sure that most can handle it....am I channeling Jack Nicholson? I am thankful that I have been inspired by my ancestors and friends and companions and that if I have inspired just one person, my job was done...and done well.

I have done what the embroidered pillow says and I have made the difference in the lives of children, and not just my own. To my 9 nieces and nephews, I hope that each of you knows how special you are that I know that you will all grow to become such amazing individuals...and I can't wait. Who knows what you will do with your talents....who knows!

So, there you have it. I am done for today. Be well...live long, make the call and cherish every minute!

For a break in the subject matter, your 6 degree task for today is

JACK BLACK to JOBETH WILLIAMS.

For those who aren't quite getting the concept of this, you are not allowed to look it up on the Internet. That is cheating! CHEATER! Use your mind, I know you have one, because you have soaked this blog up like a sponge.

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Do That To Me...One More Time

I got a ton of emails with regards to my 6 Degrees post. Good Job, People! Julie, I am so very proud of you because of the whole DEBT situation...
However, since none of these peeps posted their response, I will do it myself....

Missy - Two Degrees....
Holly Hunter was in Copycat with Harry Connick, Jr.
Harry was in Excess Baggage with Alicia Silvertsone

Lina - Two Degrees...
Holly Hunter was in 9 lives with Robin Wright-Penn
Robin was in Princess Bride with Cary Elwes
Cary was in The Crush with Alicia Silverstone

I am so very proud of you that I have decided to add one of these every day! Please make sure to post your answers on this page so that I don't have to do it for you. GOT IT?

Today's is super easy...right?

Chloris Leachman to Brad Pitt

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Let's Give Em Something To Talk About

So, I know you have all been dying to read my next post, so here it is…
and I am going to make you think. My sister-in-laws last post led me to the conclusion that this Blog should be somewhat educational, along with being rude, disturbing and humorous. Thanks, Jules...I owe you...and so do ALL of my readers!!!!!

You all know the Six Degrees of Separation..or Kevin Bacon. You link one person to the other in as little steps as possible. So every Tuesday, I am going to give you two names that I want you to try to do this for. OH COME ON. There’s no crying in Blogging!
No complaints. Ready? Go!

Holly Hunter to Alicia Silverstone

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Sometimes You're The Windshield...Sometimes You're The Bug!

The day started off on a bad note. Matthew decided that he wanted to come to work with me today and since he can help out, I said yes. Well, he woke up in a good mood...but that's not the bad part. There, next to our car, was a dead baby opossum. Matthew claimed that he thought he was just "playing dead" when actually he was playing dead opossum. I don't like seeing dead animals in the road, but so be it. Circle of Life and all that shit, ya know?

Then, we get to work and the car that we left parked here over the weekend for reasons that I don't want to explain, has a flat tire. The same car that had a flat tire about a month and half ago. Is it sabotage? I am thinking, maybe! I mean, come on we all have people who would want to slash our tires, right? HE HE HE...!

But, let's talk about happier things...having my babies this weekend was wonderful! Of course, as soon as they became under my supervision they both threw up in the backseat of the car with the smell of sour milk and vomit permeating in our 90-something degree car! FUN! Well, after that was cleaned up, although the smell somehow lingers on, Beana decided to start gagging and choking and not closing her mouth. What a site! To see my beautiful girl with drool running down the sides of her mouth. Well, I finally took her to Urgent Care (because that is the kind of Mom I am) and because you don't mess around with Beana when it comes to health issues. Her throat was read and the inside of her cheeks were swollen. Well, surprise, surprise she has tonsillitis. They even mentioned that with all of her previous problems (gagging all the time, vomiting at the drop of a hat and that cough...did I mention the surgery?) that she might do better if she had her tonsils out. Imagine! Her being almost 3 and already having had one hospital visit. Oh well....better days are ahead for you, my Queen Bean!!!

Piglet is using the potty all the time. She is quite the Potty Champion! I am so very proud of her! She is the cutest little thing sitting her teeny tiny tush on the big potty. And don't get me started on how cute she looks in her big girl panties. Beana is still working on it. She has her good and bad days, mostly bad...but she'll get there. Beana is the one you can't rush...can't force her to do anything she doesn't want to. Never could. Watch out boys!

My oldest Nephew is being baptized this week, too. I am glad that he has found a place to fit in. As a teenager, it so important to belong somewhere. To have others your age who share the same likes and dislikes and beliefs. I am not concerned with his choice in Religion, because he is 18 and I don't think anyone could force him to do anything that he didn't want to do. Growing up Catholic, both my brother and sister are no longer Practicing Catholics (yes, you do have to practice at it...God is watching!) and I find myself longing to find a place where I belong, too. I would like to go to a Church where I don't feel lectured at by someone who has not lived my life...who hasn't walked in my shoes. So, Kyle! Congrats! Even at 36, I have not found a place where I "fit" yet...but I am hoping it will happen. Open your heart and mind and the rest will follow. I love you, Kyle.

I also have a sonogram scheduled to find out what is going on with my boobs! I will explain more on my post later this week.

How's it going with you? Let me know.

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Come On, Come On....

So now that I am back, and with only 1 single comment about my return, it is Thursday and time for a Daily Dose that is long overdue.

I find myself being a sexual person by nature. Disclaimer: Now, since my Mother reads this I do not want her to think that means that I am a sex addict or that I run around naked at parties...well, not recently, so please let me explain. I like dirty jokes...I laugh everytime. I like that eyes tend to wander to my never-ending cleavage. I think it's nice to be thought of as sexy. I don't think I feel that quite enough. So, having never had an aspirations to become a stripper, I have, however, on very few occassions, danced for my significant other. So, what I want to know is...especially from all the ladies...what song turns you on enough to want to slide down the pole! Men, what song would you like to see your lady dance to? Come on....I can't be the only one!!! If you don't want to be a stripper...just spill...what's the sexiest song you know!

#1- Lovin, Touchin, Squeezin by Journey. Ok. Give me a break! If this song doesn't make your hips move you are either deaf or need to turn the volume up!

#2- Buttons by the Pussycat Dolls. Yes, the Dolls. Whatever. Say about me what you will...

#3- Possession by Sarah McLachlan. This is the song that brought my husband and I together. It is erotic and sultry...just what you want to hear before, well, ya know...

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Oops, I did it again.

I just had to share this picture of our little Bean.

Our guitar playing, Darth Vader loving, Naked Princess...

Help!

First of all, I would like to thank all of you readers out there who have asked me when I am going to post again. I appreciate the fact that you all take time out of your busy lives, to read what I write down…even as insignificant as it might be. Thanks!

Things have been swirling around so quickly that I am not sure that I can even remember it all to write it down here.

Today, I registered my son for Second Grade. I cannot believe that it was almost 7 years ago that God blessed me with the son, moon and stars. He will be attending the Elementary school that I went to for 5th & 6th grade, which is cool. Although, I must say that I did get the chills walking in to the Principals office this morning. Good memories…well, let’s just say…I made great friends, some of whom I still talk to…and I got my butt beat there, too! It was legal to “paddle” then.

I have moved with my stuff back into my Mom’s house. My husband is staying at his grandmother’s house and during the week he has the kids. It is breaking my heart a little more each day to not see them 4 days in a row. They talk to me on the phone like I am some long lost relative. I hurt every moment because on my desk at work are constant reminders of their shining smiles. My beautiful kids, if only they knew how much they are needed. That is the thing with kids. You think that they are helpless little wonders of the world who you have to teach to do everything, but in reality, they are the one’s teaching us.

Being separated from them is very hard, but add to that being without my husband. We are going through the hardest times of our lives and I pray each night that we can find our way back to the love that we once shared for each other. Don’t get me wrong…I know that couple’s fight over stupid things; money, kids, alone time, bills, MONEY…but I am just getting so tired of fighting to stay together. I feel like I am alone in the fight most of the time. He is a great dad, he truly is. He loves his children more than he loves himself…which is saying a lot. He just has to work on how to be a great husband. We are going to try counseling, if he will agree, and try and get this love back on track.

I am also missing the CRAP out of my stepdaughter. She will be starting 8th grade next week….HIGH SCHOOL IS NEXT YEAR! I hate that I can’t see her. I miss her telling me secrets about boys…stuff she doesn’t want to tell her Mom or Dad. I love being the one who gets to keep all those goodies locked away for her. She is now a Cheerleader. I know, don’t get me started. I got to teach her to do a cartwheel. How about that? Yes. YES…I can still do a cartwheel. I mean, I have to strap my boobs down, but I can do it. No black eyes here!

I am also helping as the Wedding Coordinator for my great friend, Jackie. I am currently working on the Save The Date cards and next comes everything else. It is a great way to keep my mind focused on true love. What a wonderful thing to look into the eyes of people who are truly in love…Jackie, Jonathan….and yes, Josh. I love to see that. I would love to see more of it.

So, there you have it. That is basically what I have been up to lately. Gee….sorry you asked, huh? My thanks to all of you for sticking around. Keep it up….I promise to be here more often…like it or not.

Mirth & Merriment….