Happy Wednesday!!!
I'm feeling... hopeful that I can be me today
fbs: 171 :(
goals for today: get watch done, Curves, stay away from sugar stuff.
listening to:
"You Can't Take It With You" - Don Francisco Thought for the Day: "Security is the essential roadblock to achieving the road map to peace." - George W Bush, Washington, DC , 7/25/2003
Today I am thankful for: Sandee ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: #25. LULU'S LINES
TRIGGER::::: There is a reason....... for all the unrest in the world... it's hate, which is a thing we can all do well without. God made us all in His image, to love one another as He has loved us. If we could all get that concept, we just might find that elusive butterfly we call peace.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ We had a good day yesterday! Got most of what I planned done. Curves was a bit crowded, but it was soooo fun. Everyone there is nice and we all love to laugh at ourselves. They like my shirts...last night I wore this one.
Happy Birthday, Carrie!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Happy Tuesday!!!
I'm feeling... young at heart today
fbs: 159
goals for today: Curves, baking & cooking meals ahead... that makes it easier to plan the week ^_^
listening to:
"Your Side Of The World" - SCC Thought for the Day: "When a man speaks of his strength, he whispers his weakness." - John M. Shanahan
Today I am thankful for: my friends
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: New one!!!TV Tuesday 1. Do you consider yourself a "fan" of reality TV?
not really
2. What's your "can't miss" reality TV show (or shows)?
American Idol... at least it has some redeeming value.
3. What reality TV show do you suppose the devil plays on the TV in Hell as punishment?
Fear Factor... that's just the most stupid thing I have ever had to watch commercials for... never catch me watching that garbage show.
~Bonus~ If you were given a free ticket to be on any reality show, which one would you choose?
American Idol
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I didn't get to Curves yesterday, the knee was too swolen and painful, but today... I gots a plan! ^_^ I did get to Sam's... forgot my list... forgot way too many "have to gets"... might go back for them today.
Have a great day, people
Love you
^_^
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Monday, March 29, 2004
Happy Monday!
I'm feeling... happy with myself
fbs: 147 :(
goals for today: Curves, Sam's, Shoprite, Office Max.
listening to:
"Angels Unaware" - Michael W Smith Thought for the Day: "Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." - George Smith Patton
Today I am thankful for: Kevin having a job he likes.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Monday Madness:
1. Describe what you believe is a "good" driver.
defensive driving, Courteous. leaves enough time to get where they have to be without speeding.
2. Describe a "bad" driver (your opinion of course).
road hog, "Look out, I'm coming through!!!", passing on the shoulder at a light, just to get ahead of everyone.
3. Which category do you fit in? Please back up your answer. Feel free to use examples!
I do not drive, never have.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Saturday I went to Curves in the morning. Was not so bad, until it started filling up! Too many ladies, not enough stations... but we all had a laugh at me. One piece of equipment, I have a hard time getting on and off... well... I got on just in time to get back off!!! ^_^ it was fun. Sooner or later I'll get the hang of it!
Have a Marvelous Monday , Everyone!!! Love you all!
TGIF
I'm feeling... like singing today!
fbs: 98
goals for today: get to Curves, baking and cooking the weekend meals, take a walk.
listening to:
"Angels Unaware" - Michael W Smith Thought for the Day: "Wisdom consists of anticipation of consequenses." - Norman Cousins
Today I am thankful for: the daffodils that are blooming in my front yard!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: not available yet
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Got dizzy yesterday afternoon, so I didn't get to Curves, but I'll take it easy and get there today for sure. I hope everyine is having a good day! Love you all, even those who have gone into hiding, thinking that will get me upset or angry... God loves all of us.
Happy Birthday, Jilly!!!
Happy Wednesday!
I'm feeling... pleased with myself!
fbs: 138
goals for today: continue the getting ready for the show, call MaryC., do "it" again tonight!
listening to:
"Alrightokuhhuhamen" - Rich Mullins Thought for the Day: "Remember: One lie does not cost you one truth but the truth." - Christian Freidrich Hebble
Today I am thankful for: Curves
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Lulu's Lines # 24
Trigger::::: SINCE YESTERDAY...... I've done something I never thought I could. That makes me feel so much better about me and who I am. If in doubt, try! What have you got to lose?
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I did it!!! I didn't think I would be able to, but I did!!!I CAN excersize in front of others ... and it was fun... not sore at all... well, my back hurts, but that's normal for me !!! Hope you all have a great day. Love you!
Happy Friday!!!
I'm feeling... busy today
fbs: 125
goals for today: kitchen work... I'm going to fix all the meals for the weekend today, as we will be in and out all weekend... and shovel out the sidewalk and driveway when the snow stops.
listening to:
"Burn the Ship" - SCC Thought for the Day: "Violence is, essentially, a confession of ultimate inarticulateness." - TIME magazine
Today I am thankful for: warm clothes.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Friday Five:
If you...
1. ...owned a restaurant, what kind of food would you serve?
Probably a conglomerate of dishes... I love to experiment.
2. ...owned a small store, what kind of merchandise would you sell?
the things I make... and maybe a section for cards... call it "The Octopuses Garden"
3. ...wrote a book, what genre would it be?
fantasy
4. ...ran a school, what would you teach?
tolerance, patience, friendship
5. ...recorded an album, what kind of music would be on it?
not very good, I love to sing, but only when no one else is here.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Yesterday was an interesting day... I got to straighten out a paypal mess, not so bad, but very informative. Today it is snowing again... I WANT SPRING!!!!
Love you all ^_^ Never forget that, ok?
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Happy Thursday!!!
I'm feeling... content... I will be having a quiet day... need one ^_^
fbs: 174
goals for today: locate unfinished projects and try to finish them
listening to:
"Alrightokuhhuhamen" - Rich Mullins Thought for the Day: "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." - Sir Francis Bacon
Today I am thankful for: Connie K
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Thursday Threesome:
Onesome: Blog: -- How long have you been a member of the blogosphere? ...and from a different angle: how long have you been on the Net? about 2 years... been on the net since 1991
Twosome: Design-- Do you do your own design work for your site? ...and if not, where are you finding templates you like? I do my own designing, such as it is.
Threesome: Exchange-- ...and while we're on the Net, have you ever participated in any of the Net "exchanges" such as recipes, Christmas ornaments, site exchanges, guest blogging or related things? not yet, but I hope too.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today will be a better day. Love you all.
Happy Monday
I'm feeling... like playing all day!
fbs: 149
goals for today: take a walk, post office, work on unfinished projects.
listening to:
"I Can Only" - Michael W Smith Thought for the Day: "Luck never gives; it only lends." - Swedish Proverb
Today I am thankful for: internet friends
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Monday Madness:
1. What is your solution for cabin fever - you know that feeling of being penned in the house all winter?
I usually get out at least once a week.That's usually enough for me.
2. Who are the people in your neighbourhood...in your neighbourhood, in your neighbourhood.....?
There's the Bush's, who are very good people; The Jones' family, who are the newest family; The Grant's, who are older and very friendly; and the porter's next door.
3. What's the best thing about spring?
The flowers comming out... but my nose doesn't agree with me ^_^
4. Any Easter traditions?
We still have a basket every year... Cheryl makes it... and she never forgets the peeps or the sugar-less candy for me.
5. How old were you stopped believing in the Easter bunny?
I guess about 6
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ We did our Sunday thing, and enjoyed it very much. I worked on a plastic canvas box for Kevin to put his zip discs in. We really enjoyed our time out. We watched Arena Football and Nascar all afternoon. Was a good day all around... nice and relaxed!
Hope you all are having a good day. Love you all!!!
Happy Saturday!!
I'm feeling... a bit tired
fbs: 141
goals for today: relax, finish stuff off
listening to:
"The Great Adventure" - SCC Thought for the Day: "You're never too old, as long as you have love in your heart
Today I am thankful for: the phone.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: New one this week!
Saturday Senses Week 26
Websites: Name a website that:
[taste]:: makes you want to eat.
Bahama Breeze [touch]:: makes you feel like touching whatīs on your screen.
Bubble wrap [sight]:: you canīt stop reading.
Darwin Awards [smell]:: that sells any items which have a smell you love. (could be perfumes, candles, food, anything...)
Schwan's [hearing]:: you visit for music reference, or to listen to music, or for downloading music.
Steven Curtis Chapman ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ yesterday was a nice day... no pressure, and I got ahold of Mary. She's not feeling so well, so, if you are so inclined, would you please say a prayer for her... and Leigh, and CJ... please?
Happy Birthday, Faith!!!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Friday, March 12, 2004
Happy Friday!!!
I'm feeling... like having fun today
fbs: 150
goals for today: phone calls, bills, get another necklace done.
listening to:
"Cause & Effect" - Don Francisco Thought for the Day: "Luck is being ready for the chance." - James Frank Dobie
Today I am thankful for: Mary C., a good friend and a great Gift from God
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Friday Five
1. What was the last song you heard?
see "listening to" above
2. What were the last two movies you saw?
"Phonebooth" and "The Two Towers"
3. What were the last three things you purchased?
A bottle of wine for Kevin, Lunch for Kyle and me, and groceries for all of us.
4. What four things do you need to do this weekend?
Start seeds for the garden, get things ready to go up on ebay, start getting out boxes for the show, weeding around the crocuses
5. Who are the last five people you talked to?
My Dad, Phylis, Ellen, Rob, Pat from Curves... Mary... give me a call.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Yesterday was fun. Kevin came home early... they messed up his check, so next week his check will be largeer than normal by 8 hrs. We had some nice alone time, and then Scott surprised Cheryl with a visit on an off day ^_^ Hope everyone has a great day today ^_^ Love you all!
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Happy Thursday
I'm feeling... content
fbs: 137
goals for today: get bills done, go to the bank.
listening to:
"God is God" - SCC Thought for the Day: "Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody." - John Churton Collins
Today I am thankful for: payday
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Thursday Threesome
Onesome- The dinner: What's your favourite meal? Is it something you get out or can you get it at home?
Prime Rib, baked sweet potato, salad & cheesecake. I make this dinner at least once a month.
Twosome- the theatre Admission: What's your favourite movie and/or play and why?
Godspell... because I love musicals, and I love the gospels
Threesome- and the babysitter: We've all been left with a babysitter at one point or another. Did you have a favourite childhood babysitter? What made that person special? My babysitter? I don't remember being left with a babysitter... I didn't go out much when my children were small.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ yesterday was a bad day... dang meds... I am trying something new today. Hopefully today will be a good day... for all of us ^_^
Happy Tuesday!!
I'm feeling... tired
fbs: 143
goals for today: call Mary, get stuff done for the show, set up for the pictures.
listening to:
"Jesus is Still Alright" - DCTalk Thought for the Day: "He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin!" - Horace
Today I am thankful for: books
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Tuesday is Chooseday:
1. Do you put both your socks on then your shoes or do you put on sock, then shoe, then go to other leg and put on sock then shoe?
both socks, then both shoes
2. When you button your shirt/blouse, do you start at the bottom buttons or start from the top?
from the top
3. Do you put your deodorant on before or after you put your clothes on?
before
4. Do you floss before or after you brush your teeth?
after
5. You are out to eat and spill sauce on your light-colored shirt/blouse, do you try to get it out and just decide to let it be, or do you go and buy a new shirt/blouse because it is too embarrassing?
try to get it out... I don't embarrass easily ^_^
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Yesterday was fun, today will be a "working" day. We have to do the bank & post office again today ^_^
posted by ~ beverly ~ Have a good one, people ^_^
Monday, March 08, 2004
Happy Monday!
I'm feeling... hoping that today is going to be a beter day ^_^
fbs: 131
goals for today: feel, at the very least, ok,... post office, groceries
listening to:
"11/6/64" - SCC Thought for the Day: "Whoever gossips to you will gossip of you." - Spanish proverb
Today I am thankful for: Phylis... she always makes me feel good!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Monday Maddness:
*Ok, using the letters in YOUR name, list words to describe yourself.
Beautiful (inside)
Enthusiastic
Vibrant
Early riser
Reflective
Loving
Yarn collector
*And as a bonus question, using the same letters, make a list of things you would like to do before this calendar year is over.
Be out of debt
Encourage others
Voice my opinion, at least once, to someone in power
Encounter with young people
Redo the kitchen
Lose weight
Yell in celebration Nov. 2nd
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ another kinda bad day yesterday, not so much dizzy as just feeling yucky! Today WILL be better! I did manage t ostart another project ^_^ Love you all!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Yesterday was a bad day for me... dizzy, and confuzzled. I felt ill most of it. I am so thankful that me family was home to help me with things . They are wonderful.
Happy Friday, Everyone!!!
I'm feeling... laid back, takin' it easy!
fbs: 132
goals for today: kitchen work and beading ^_^
listening to:
"Gross of Gold" - Michael W Smith Thought for the Day: "He who praises everybody praises nobody." - Gabriel Meurier
Today I am thankful for: new ideas
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's Meme: Friday Five:
What was...
1. ...your first grade teacher's name?
can't remember
2. ...your favorite Saturday morning cartoon?
speed racer
3. ...the name of your very first best friend?
Cheryl
4. ...your favorite breakfast cereal?
cherios
5. ...your favorite thing to do after school?
play with my friends
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The memory wire arrived yesterday! I've already made a few rings and am working on bracelets now. It's so much faster than with regular wire. Hope you all have a great day ^_^ Love you !!!
Happy Birthday, Phylis!!!
Onesome: Night: -- Nights can be difficult if you need something from somewhere: what time do the stores shut down where you are? I mean, if you needed something more than a loaf of bread, is there any hope late at night?
We have 24 hr grocery stores and a 24 hr pharmacy within a 5 minute drive... we are so lucky!
Twosome: on the-- River? Hey, are there any rivers near you? ...or are you located out in the wilderness somewhere?
again, we live close to 2 different rivers.
Threesome: Town!-- If you could have any "Night on the Town" you wanted, what would you like to do? ...and would you like some company or would you go it alone?
I'd like to spend a night with my husband... dinner, a show, and "FantaSuites" ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Got the taxes done... not too bad... took all of 15 minutes... I like being organized! ^_^ Today will be a busy day here... I need to get cracking on the beading, and a few other "almost finished" projects.
Happy Day BEFORE your Birthday, Phylis!!!
1. Watching television - too many
2. Sitting at the computer - too many
3. Reading a book - not enough
4. House work - not enough
5. Cooking - 10 hrs
6. Eating - 7 hrs
7. Driving - none
8. Working outside of your home - none
9. Blogging - 14 hrs
10. Sleeping - 45 hrs
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