~In the words of the Grammar Snob.....I tend to curse and make little things seem like BIG FREAKING THINGS and overreact and think the world revolves around me. BUT! I can be sweet and charming sometimes. You should focus on those times.~
Saturday, September 15, 2007
My feet are pruny....
I do these silly myspace quizes all the time which I know is a waist of time, but they're funny and they sometimes really make me think about myself. So I thought I'd share.
1.) If I were a doll, the accessories packaged with me would be:
a slutty top, big silver hoop earrings, furry leg warmers, rainbow angel wings, and a microphone
2.) I have an irrational fear of:
i don't know that any of my fears are irrational....they are all based on something real in my life
3.) What type of food do you eat at your grandparents house?
leftovers...always......i've never actually seen my grandmother cook, but she always has leftovers!
4.) What weight were you when you were born?
8lbs 15oz
5.) What would you do if you were stranded on an island with the person you hate most?
I can't really think of a person I "hate", especially not someone I'd put at the top of my hate list.
6.) What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on?
hmmm.....that's a toughy......depends on the situation and WHY they cheated and for how long.......
7.) Do you stalk anyone on MySpace?
that's silly!
8.) I find the thought of childbirth:
uhg! Been there done that and all I got was these lousy stretch marks!
9.) Next door to my house is?
another house
10.) My feet are:
pruny from swimming
11.) My preferred style of jeans is:
straight leg or boot cut mid-rise
12.) who is your #1 (on myspace)?
my cousin
13.) Know how to cook?
I KNOW how to cook....however I avoid it whenever possible.
14.) I am annoyed with
:my mother.......as usual
15.) What is the worst way you were dumped?
In the days when I was "dumped" it was pretty much always the same. Lamo had one of his friends do it for him, but then again kids have no business being in "serious" relationships anyway so what can you expect?
17.) What sea creature scares you?
All of them.........I am terrified to go into the ocean past the point that I can touch the bottom.
18.) What color hair do most of the people you are around have?
That's an odd question. I'm around so many different people all the time! I even have friend's w/ no hair! LOL
19.) What object have you broken most recently?
Ummmm... nothing that I can think of.
20.) Favorite pick up line?
I don't have a fave but here's a funny one "Screw me if I am wrong, but haven't we met before?"
21.) What was the last thing to make you cry?
Baby's Daddy
22.) What are the stems on wine glasses for?
To keep the wine from getting warm... (I had to leave this answer from Rachel because it's obviously right and it made me smile to think about her)
23.) My favorite shoes are:
Do I have to pick just one???
24.) Can you use chopsticks?
It's not a pretty sight!
25.) Do you prefer beaches or forests?
Hmmm....guess that depends on what mood I'm in and the weather.......
26.) What serial killer do you find most disturbing?
I don't know any serial killers........I don't think........
27.) Who knows a secret or two about you?
My A-man
28.) Have you ever burned yourself?
I'm a clutz...of course I have!
29.) Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?
hahahahaha....I don't think I create that kind of emotion in anyone.
40.) Do you believe in things that last forever?
Well....children's clothes don't.......neither do their toys......and neither does my patience........but I supose SOMETHING will last forever!
41.) What are you listening to?
Silence.......my kids are pooped from swimming!
42.) What do you smell like?
chlorine (even though I've showered I still smell like the pool)
43.) Are you married?
Yep.
44.) Does anyone regularly tell you they love you?
Yep.
45.) What's most confusing to you?
Life.........
46.) Do you have any bad habits?
MANY........I chew my nails......I yell at my kids........I don't put dishes in the dishwasher right away........I procrastinate.......you don't really want to hear about the others! ;)
47.) Have you ever wanted to be a teacher?
Sure when I was 5!
48.) What have you learned about life?
No one can MAKE me feel a certain way....no one has that much control over me.
49.) What's your favorite color?
Red
50.) Have you ever been stuck in an elevator?
I'm still alive so that answer would be NO!
52.) Has anyone told you that they like you more than a friend?
of course
53.) What are you looking forward to?
Being w/ my A-man.
54.) How are you today?
Totally exhausted!!!!!!!!
1.) If I were a doll, the accessories packaged with me would be:
a slutty top, big silver hoop earrings, furry leg warmers, rainbow angel wings, and a microphone
2.) I have an irrational fear of:
i don't know that any of my fears are irrational....they are all based on something real in my life
3.) What type of food do you eat at your grandparents house?
leftovers...always......i've never actually seen my grandmother cook, but she always has leftovers!
4.) What weight were you when you were born?
8lbs 15oz
5.) What would you do if you were stranded on an island with the person you hate most?
I can't really think of a person I "hate", especially not someone I'd put at the top of my hate list.
6.) What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on?
hmmm.....that's a toughy......depends on the situation and WHY they cheated and for how long.......
7.) Do you stalk anyone on MySpace?
that's silly!
8.) I find the thought of childbirth:
uhg! Been there done that and all I got was these lousy stretch marks!
9.) Next door to my house is?
another house
10.) My feet are:
pruny from swimming
11.) My preferred style of jeans is:
straight leg or boot cut mid-rise
12.) who is your #1 (on myspace)?
my cousin
13.) Know how to cook?
I KNOW how to cook....however I avoid it whenever possible.
14.) I am annoyed with
:my mother.......as usual
15.) What is the worst way you were dumped?
In the days when I was "dumped" it was pretty much always the same. Lamo had one of his friends do it for him, but then again kids have no business being in "serious" relationships anyway so what can you expect?
17.) What sea creature scares you?
All of them.........I am terrified to go into the ocean past the point that I can touch the bottom.
18.) What color hair do most of the people you are around have?
That's an odd question. I'm around so many different people all the time! I even have friend's w/ no hair! LOL
19.) What object have you broken most recently?
Ummmm... nothing that I can think of.
20.) Favorite pick up line?
I don't have a fave but here's a funny one "Screw me if I am wrong, but haven't we met before?"
21.) What was the last thing to make you cry?
Baby's Daddy
22.) What are the stems on wine glasses for?
To keep the wine from getting warm... (I had to leave this answer from Rachel because it's obviously right and it made me smile to think about her)
23.) My favorite shoes are:
Do I have to pick just one???
24.) Can you use chopsticks?
It's not a pretty sight!
25.) Do you prefer beaches or forests?
Hmmm....guess that depends on what mood I'm in and the weather.......
26.) What serial killer do you find most disturbing?
I don't know any serial killers........I don't think........
27.) Who knows a secret or two about you?
My A-man
28.) Have you ever burned yourself?
I'm a clutz...of course I have!
29.) Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?
hahahahaha....I don't think I create that kind of emotion in anyone.
40.) Do you believe in things that last forever?
Well....children's clothes don't.......neither do their toys......and neither does my patience........but I supose SOMETHING will last forever!
41.) What are you listening to?
Silence.......my kids are pooped from swimming!
42.) What do you smell like?
chlorine (even though I've showered I still smell like the pool)
43.) Are you married?
Yep.
44.) Does anyone regularly tell you they love you?
Yep.
45.) What's most confusing to you?
Life.........
46.) Do you have any bad habits?
MANY........I chew my nails......I yell at my kids........I don't put dishes in the dishwasher right away........I procrastinate.......you don't really want to hear about the others! ;)
47.) Have you ever wanted to be a teacher?
Sure when I was 5!
48.) What have you learned about life?
No one can MAKE me feel a certain way....no one has that much control over me.
49.) What's your favorite color?
Red
50.) Have you ever been stuck in an elevator?
I'm still alive so that answer would be NO!
52.) Has anyone told you that they like you more than a friend?
of course
53.) What are you looking forward to?
Being w/ my A-man.
54.) How are you today?
Totally exhausted!!!!!!!!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
My names
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet,current car)
Kitty-Kudo Sunfire
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut (how on EARTH would ANY ice cream or cookie be a gangsta name??)
3. YOUR FLY GIRL NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)
G-Shr
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Red Zebra
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Pearl Provo
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Shregi
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
The Pink Pepsi
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
Kirmit Howard
9. STRIPPER NAME:
Nothin' Starburst
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names )
Cammille Fred
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter)
Emmett Enid
12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL:
Fall Pansy
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) Peach Camasoley
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree)
Milk Pine
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME:
The Scrabooking Tour
Kitty-Kudo Sunfire
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut (how on EARTH would ANY ice cream or cookie be a gangsta name??)
3. YOUR FLY GIRL NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)
G-Shr
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Red Zebra
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Pearl Provo
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Shregi
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
The Pink Pepsi
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
Kirmit Howard
9. STRIPPER NAME:
Nothin' Starburst
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names )
Cammille Fred
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter)
Emmett Enid
12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL:
Fall Pansy
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) Peach Camasoley
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree)
Milk Pine
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME:
The Scrabooking Tour
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
The Gym
| Well after having a membership to the Y for MONTHS I finally got my butt down to the gym. I did and hour yesterday and today. I get free childcare while I work out so Ethan and Georgia get to play while I sweat. They gym is decent, not big but lots of good machines. I don't plan on weighing myself for a whole month since I know I'll be gaining muscle weight. I would LOVE to lose a few more inches by my b-day party next week. I've GOT to start eating better. It's so hard for me to eat in the morning. Of course I have breakfast drinks I can drink, but I've found that I have to mix them w/ milk or their way too thick so it makes them harder to just grab and go. I've also fallen off the french fry bandwagon, but I'm back on. NO MORE! And I say this right before I go eat lunch w/ my grandparents! LOL I've got to make sure and eat more meals too. I'm curbing the fast food to only once a week. That's not only for fitness but for the budget as well. |
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Shoes
I'm thinking of buying these......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320156443375&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011
and these.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250161416560&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015
and sometimes I wish I was an octopus and could wear 4 pairs of shoes at the same time......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260156220563&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320156443375&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011
and these.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250161416560&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015
and sometimes I wish I was an octopus and could wear 4 pairs of shoes at the same time......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260156220563&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016
A Haiku
My house is a mess
Don’t even know where to start
Driving me bonkers
I procrastinate
Sit with a broom in my lap
My house is a mess
*I did not say it would a brilliant haiku.........but a haiku none the less........and YES I know traditionally haikus are written about seasons. But I am neither a poet OR traditional.
Don’t even know where to start
Driving me bonkers
I procrastinate
Sit with a broom in my lap
My house is a mess
*I did not say it would a brilliant haiku.........but a haiku none the less........and YES I know traditionally haikus are written about seasons. But I am neither a poet OR traditional.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Why
Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?
Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know we don't have enough money already?!
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars,but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle?
Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?
If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?
Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles arealways white?
Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuumcleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?
How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with ashopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's allright?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?"
Why is it that whe never you attempt to catch something that's fallingoff the table you always manage to knock something else over?
In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?
And my FAVORITE......The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons issuffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three bestfriends -- if they're okay, then it's you.
Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know we don't have enough money already?!
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars,but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle?
Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?
If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?
Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles arealways white?
Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuumcleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?
How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with ashopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's allright?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?"
Why is it that whe never you attempt to catch something that's fallingoff the table you always manage to knock something else over?
In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?
And my FAVORITE......The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons issuffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three bestfriends -- if they're okay, then it's you.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tired
Today has been a busy day. I'm very tired. I'm sitting and staring at the computer screen thinking about how tired I am. So I googled the word "tired" and this is what came up.
http://tired.com/
And here is the explanation for the site...
http://slate.com/id/2103823/
And this site also came up.......kind of funny but not for those who offend easily
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=sony_bullshit
And THAT my friends are my thoughts for the day.
http://tired.com/
And here is the explanation for the site...
http://slate.com/id/2103823/
And this site also came up.......kind of funny but not for those who offend easily
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=sony_bullshit
And THAT my friends are my thoughts for the day.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Weightloss baby!


Look at how FAT this girl was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These pics were taken back in December of 2006. Don't be alarmed...the fat girl won't eat you. I am about 17 pounds lighter now! I need to get some pics done soon. Maybe I'll go to a studio and get nice ones done. I'm in no way close to where I want to be..........but these pics are so encouraging! This pic to the left is more recent. Not a great angle, but less porky! LOL People keep asking me HOW I'm doing it. Honestly I'm not doing much as I should. My new job teaching swim lessons provides some exersize. I try to do a work out tape at home a couple times a week too. I only drink diet soda. I definitely eat LESS, but not necessarily all that healthy. I've kicked up my water intake. We have YMCA memberships that I MUST start taking advantage of! So keep your eyes open....I'm going to be disapearing before them! heheMonday, August 27, 2007
I am a person of light
I don't remember where I got these quotes from. They are rather strange, but I like them.
"There is Light within a Person of Light and it illuminates the entire cosmos." (Yeshua, Gospel of Thomas)
"The Light of one soul is equal to that of sixteen suns!" (Guru Kabir, Anurag Sagar) The Romans referred to the Sun as 'sol'.
"Man's soul shall become, when it leaveth the body, a great flood of Light, so as to traverse all the regions until it cometh into the kingdom of mystery." (Pistis Sophia)
"Whosoever begins this inner voyage i.e., practice meditation, gains in mental concentration. Associated with concentration is ascension. Such person crosses over from the level of ..pind' (body) into the ..brahmaand' (cosmos) where he/she gets the blissful glimpses of stars, moon, sun etc. These sightings are related to the inner world, not the outer one..........
"Verse of the Maitreyy Upanishad: 'Hridaakaashe chidaadityam, sadaa bhaasati bhaasati. Naastameti na chodeti, katham sandhyaamupaasmahe.' (The sun of consciousness within my heart keeps on shining and shining, all the time. Neither does it set nor does it rise. How do I perform sandhyaa?)
"Whoever sincerely practices the inner meditation comes to experience light within. First he sees the light and then he hears sound, too. Sound has a natural & inherent property of attracting the listener towards its source or origin. One who is capable of grasping the sound springing straight from the God Himself gets naturally drawn to Him." (Swami Sant Sevi Ji)
"There is Light within a Person of Light and it illuminates the entire cosmos." (Yeshua, Gospel of Thomas)
"The Light of one soul is equal to that of sixteen suns!" (Guru Kabir, Anurag Sagar) The Romans referred to the Sun as 'sol'.
"Man's soul shall become, when it leaveth the body, a great flood of Light, so as to traverse all the regions until it cometh into the kingdom of mystery." (Pistis Sophia)
"Whosoever begins this inner voyage i.e., practice meditation, gains in mental concentration. Associated with concentration is ascension. Such person crosses over from the level of ..pind' (body) into the ..brahmaand' (cosmos) where he/she gets the blissful glimpses of stars, moon, sun etc. These sightings are related to the inner world, not the outer one..........
"Verse of the Maitreyy Upanishad: 'Hridaakaashe chidaadityam, sadaa bhaasati bhaasati. Naastameti na chodeti, katham sandhyaamupaasmahe.' (The sun of consciousness within my heart keeps on shining and shining, all the time. Neither does it set nor does it rise. How do I perform sandhyaa?)
"Whoever sincerely practices the inner meditation comes to experience light within. First he sees the light and then he hears sound, too. Sound has a natural & inherent property of attracting the listener towards its source or origin. One who is capable of grasping the sound springing straight from the God Himself gets naturally drawn to Him." (Swami Sant Sevi Ji)
Monday, August 20, 2007
SOMETIMES
Sometimes... when you cry... no one sees your tears. Sometimes... when you are in pain... no one sees your hurt. Sometimes... when you are worried.. no one sees your stress. Sometimes... when you are happy.. no one sees your smile . -- -- - - But FART!! just ONE time... And everybody knows!!HA HA Gotcha!! You thought it was going to be one of those heart-touching stories!
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Well Halleluiah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I woke up today actually feeling like 98% of a normal person!!!!!!!!!!!! I went last night to my friend's b-day party. I didn't do much but sit on a couch a gab and I went home early. It was nice I could go (however I couldn't leave the party fast enough before some weirdo sucked on my earlobe! GEEZ). And I've already started reconstruction on the house. It will probably take as many man hours as Hiroshima! Wish me luck!
Friday, August 17, 2007
Where's my video camera when I need it?
Ethan is sitting in a chair in the living room playing "teacher". He keeps saying in an authoritative voice "criss cross apple sauce" and "yes the teacher is in the room". The girls aren't paying a bit of attention to him and he doesn't seem to care.
Creative Dates
I get bored easily w/ traditional "dinner and movie" dates. So I did some thinking....and a little internet research and came up w/ a BUNCH of ides!
- Take a tour of the house you'd (someday) love to own.
- Paint coffee mugs at a paint-your-own-pottery place.
- Get your palms read.
- Fly a kite.
- Sign up for a one-night class at your local college.
- Hit a farmers' market and scavenge for your dinner.
- Get an easy-to-operate remote-control plane, go to a park and take turns trying to avoid the trees.
- Take a hayride.
- Hit a flea market and find a beautiful blanket to snuggle in together.
- Take a tour of garage sales in the ritziest neighborhoods.
- Don't you just drive each other up the wall sometimes? Prove it -- at an indoor climbing gym.
- Head to an ice skating rink and strap on skates for some icy fun.
- Poke around an antique shop.
- Ride the Ferris wheel at a local carnival.
- Give each other haircuts.
- Pick out the perfect frame for your favorite photo of the two of you.
Think Together - Share interests, ideas, priorities, values, goals and problems. Write down and share your answers to questions such as those listed below.
What color would you never wear and why?
If you could make $100,000 a year doing anything for a living, what would you do?
What was your favorite movie when you were a kid?
If you were lost and alone in the woods, what two items would you want to have with you?
Describe your dream vacation.
What plays the biggest role in a person's success: education, opportunity, or ambition?
Who has had the greatest influence on your life and why?
Describe something you wish someone would invent.
- Do something out of the ordinary; discover a new exciting activity for both of you.
- Look through the newspaper together. Find the weirdest event -- then go! You could choose a dog show, a chicken plucking competition, a poetry reading, or a watermelon seed-spitting contest. You might even find a new hobby.
- A fifties date might include driving to a malt shop while playing a "Hits of the Fifties" CD and, then, after you share a chocolate malt -- two straws please -- rent a James Dean movie.
- A western theme date might include chowing down at a rib-joint, going horseback riding, or watching a Roy Roger's movie.
- If you live in a larger city, you probably have ethnic neighborhoods called Little Italy or China Town. A German village lies less than a mile from our house, and Ron and I love to go there. We usually consume mass quantities of schinkenwurst and streusel, then waddle down the cobblestone streets and pretend we're on vacation in Düsseldorf.
- Some other theme dates might include "Hawaiian Paradise in Our Own Backyard" or, if you haven't pulled weeds in a while, "Jungle Adventure in Our Own Backyard."
- The man of the house would love a date night called "Baseball Fever" or better yet, send the kids to grandmas and build your theme around "Touch Football"!
- Spend the afternoon browsing through art galleries and discussing what you like and don't like about various pieces. If you don't like art, museums are wonderful places to learn about history and science. Most men would enjoy a train museum, a history of hockey exhibit, or a classic auto display.
- Get a more formal education together, too. Most cities and junior colleges offer a variety of adult evening classes, usually lasting only a few weeks and having low tuition costs. The two of you might want to take a class in photography, computer skills, or gardening.
- If you know that your mate would love to go to a certain event or concert, surprise him or her with tickets.
- You could also plan a less expensive "mystery night." Make all the arrangements, then call your date and say to him or her, "Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main at six o'clock."Ladies, you could plan a free surprise by calling your husband just as he's leaving work, and whispering, "I'm cold and lonely, come home and warm me up!" After he breaks all the speed limits, arriving home in half the usual time, greet him with a kid-free house, a warm backrub, and a hot bath. It won't cost you anything except your time and attention, and those are the most valuable things you have to offer.
- Meet Verdi, Puccini, or Mozart. Get tickets for an afternoon or evening at the opera. To keep costs down, check with a local college or university about campus performances. If you're concerned about keeping up with the plot, look up the basics of the story online or at the library beforehand.
- Let loose your animal instinct. Head to the nearest zoo and visit the children's section; that's usually where you can feed friendly goats, sheep, and the like, check out cool interactive exhibits, and even pose for a souvenir photo with a harmless snake.
- Be on the move. Instead of staying at one restaurant for a whole evening, plan a progressive dinner: have appetizers at one place, then move somewhere else for dinner and to a third place for dessert. Just be sure to scout out spots that aren't too far from one another; you don't want to feel like you spent most of the night in the car. If your stops are within walking distance of each other, all the better.
- Take him out to the ball game. A major-league face-off is always a blast, especially if your team is a hot ticket. But if seats are hard to come by, especially on short notice, don't overlook the fun of a minor league or local Little League game. All the elements of a pro game -- pride, ego, spirit of competition -- are there.
- Let Mother Nature chaperone. Pack up some Power Bars and bottles of water, lace up your sturdiest sneakers or boots, and go for a nature hike. For specific information on thousands of locations to explore in the United States and Canada, visit www.trails.com.
• www.trails.com - Giddy up! While away an afternoon on horseback. No experience? Not to worry. Just tell the stable staff you're a complete beginner; they'll match you with an especially docile horse and teach you the basics before you set out. To search for stables by state, log onto www.horserentals.com.www.horserentals.com
- Have a ball. Go bowling! Rented shoes that make your feet look big and the privilege of hurling a heavy ball down an alley make for major bonding.
Do you watch the Today Show?
I just discovered that we actually get channel 12 on our tv, so I watched the TS yesterday and today. For some reason I always get sucked into that wedding, even though I think it's a rediculous waste of money. Did anyone notice the couple from Mesa? Anyone else think they are WAY TOO YOUNG to get married? Geez! Babies! He's obviously head over heals for her though. Not sure about her though.
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