~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.~

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Sexy is a State of Mind

So I was talking to a friend who thought he gave off some kind of sexy vibe. Sexy is a state of mind, I related to him. This is something I've always thought. Even though I've been heavy the last several years I've never really let it get me down because of this thought. So I thought I'd google it. It came up w/ some fascinating items that I didn't just want to link to.

Webster defines sexy as "generally attractive or interesting". This definition just seems way too tame. When I feel sexy I don't feel "generally attractive". I feel ALIVE. I feel sparkly (no I FEEL sparkly, I didn't say I WAS sparkly). I think the world has such a perverted idea of sexy. You can't google the word sexy w/out coming up with almost 100% porn sites! What's sexy about a silicon women being banged from all ends?

So the first time I googled THE PHRASE 'sexy is a state of mind' I didn't put quotes around it and came up w/ the following article: "A New York state of mind: seventeen ways to look city-chic—no matter where you live". click here My only thought is that I better be damn sexy if the cotton shirt I'm wearing cost $580!!!!!! Holy crap!

This happens to be a very interesting blog click here about how to look and feel sexy. There are some great things in it. One thing that popped out at me in an article titled "A Sexier You" was this statement: "Brad Pitt didn't just wake up one day super sexy and super confident". And I'm thinking 'I think that man was BORN knowin he was sexy'.

This is from Yahoo answers. click here Yahoo answers is an amazingly interesting place that I have tried very hard to stay away from. It's kind of like the "Dear Abby" section of the newspaper. Pointless but you can't seem to stay away from it. I should ask it something huh?

And hell ya pregnant women should feel sexy! I sure as hell didn't. click here Maybe this site will give you some ideas on how to be sexy while you can't cotrol your flatulence, waddle like a duck, can't bend over, and have feet the size of submarines.


click here The fact that the first thing on this page is a fabulous pair of shoes should tell you WHY it caught my eye. Then reading the two articles made me even more interested. Would it be rediculous to go to Virgina for a hair cut?


Good article!Want to Look and Feel Sexy on the Inside?

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

NEW HAIR!!!!!!!!

I've been talking about cutting my hair for weeks now and today I finally did it!
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Sunday, September 30, 2007

Introducing......Manic Monday!

I heart the 80's! So in honor of that I'll be doing "Manic Monday" posts! Just random stuff that I love about the 80s. Actually, I might even post stuff I didn't like. I don't know but it will be about the 80s!

So to grace the 1st MM post I present to you PAT BENATAR!!!!!!!!!


She is a certified rock'n'roll superstar. A four-time Grammy winner with six platinum and four gold albums as well as such hit singles as "I Need A Lover," "Heartbreaker," "Fire and Ice," "Treat Me Right," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Hell Is For Children," "Shadows of the Night," and "Love Is A Battlefield."

She was born in Brooklyn, New York to a Polish/Irishfamily. She studied voice and opera, following in the footsteps of her mother while growing up in Lindenhurst, New York, on Long Island.

Graduated in 1971 out of Lindenhurst High School, and soon thereafter married her high school sweetheart, Dennis T. Benatar, acquiring the surname with which she became famous. Dennis also has a sister named Pat Benatar.

After capturing industry ears with her showcases at New York's Catch A Rising Star, Benatar signed to Chrysalis Records and released the million selling "In The Heat of
the Night" in 1979.


Le Museum de Benatar

Love Is a Battlefield


Pat Benatar Fan Club



Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar performed by.............ME!

101 statements that will encourage a child

Great Job * Way to go * You are so creative * Your talents never cease * Terrific * Fantastic * You are very thoughtful * Thank you * At-a-boy/girl * I trust you * You are a joy * Stupendous * Marvelous * You are a beautiful person * That was gutsy * I'm so proud of you * You're a miracle * That was ambitious * Let's try again * Let's try it together * You are generous * You're the best * Great * You make me smile * You're a great artist * You are super * You're on your way * I appreciate your … * You are really growing * I am so happy for you * I like the way you handled that * Thank you for your honesty * You are not alone * Outstanding * Congratulations * You can do it * You have a terrific sense of humor * That took a lot of patience * You deserve it * I forgive you * You are courageous * You are independent * Give it a try * Awesome * God loves you * You are so bright * I'm sorry * Please join us * You're welcome * Let's go for it! * I see real improvement * You tried your best, I can tell * Wonderful! * I see you like to explore * You're Clever * You are my sunshine * You are perfect, just the way you are * I respect your privacy * Great idea * That was original * I love your imagination * You're a great athlete * I love how you sing * You are a good friend * It's ok to make mistakes * You are very observant * Great listening skills * You are strong and healthy * You're growing up * I have confidence in your judgement * Thanks for helping * Superstar * You're special * You're making progress * You've discovered the secret * That's incredible * You're unique * You've got a friend * You belong * Nothing can stop you now * You really tried * Now you're flying * Hurray for you * How did you do that * Looking good * You're doing it * Bingo * Well done * Bravo * I like your work * You're important * You're a winner * Exceptional performance * You learned it right * A big hug * A big kiss * I love you *


And remember a smile is worth a thousand words!

Saturday, September 29, 2007

over the over pass

green palm trees seemed to cover the city entirely like the fans a rock star crowd surfs on............everything green and beautiful......finally cool.........sometimes I forget to look at the beauty that is around me............

Boys have cooties and my shower curtain is white!

1.Have you ever thought about getting your nipples pierced?
Sure, I often think crazy thoughts. Usually I come to my senses before I do something stupid though!

2.Have you ever passed out on the bathroom floor?
Not that I know of, or can remember.

3.Do you start the water before you get in the shower or when you get in?
I start the water before I get in. I like to get it warmed up.

4.Have you ever brushed your teeth while in the shower?
Probably. I don't make a habit of it, so I can't really remember.

5.Have you had more than 10 boyfriends/girlfriends?
Probably.....let's not talk about it.

6.Where do you put your towel after taking a shower?
USUALLY back on the rack, although sometimes I forget and leave it on my bed or the floor.

7.What color is your shower curtain?
White......I know, very boring



8.Have you ever had stitches?
Yes, I had cancer removed from my arm and several other biopsies that required stiches. I've had 2 C-sections although those were staples. Do they count?

9.How long ago did you hug someone?
My oldest daughter has hugged me several times today!

10.Did you believe that girls/boys had cooties?
Sure, when I was 5.

11.Do you know how to use chop sticks?
haha it's not a pretty sight!

12.Can you finish the phrase, “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
No I cannot.

13.Do you sometimes believe that guys have PMS?
SOMETIMES??? How about WAY more frequently than women do! If guys had periods they'd brad about the size of their tampons.

14.Have you ever given money to a homeless person?
Yeah, some change here or there. I prefer to give food rather than cash though

15.Have you ever run over an animal?
No I haven't thank goodness! I might die of quilt if I did!

16.Do you think its right for straight guys to get their tongue pierced?
This seems like a strange question. I had no idea a toungue ring meant you were gay!

17.Where’s your favorite place to be?
Anywhere but here

18.What’s your ALL time favorite song?
He'll Have to Go by Jimmy Reeve's. It's one of the songs my g'pa sings all the time and is really close to my heart.

19.Have you ever thrown shoes on a telephone wire?
Why would I do that to my favorite thing on th planet?

21.Do you talk in your sleep?
Hmmm...maybe a little, I'm not sure though

22.Have you ever thought about being a model?
When I was younger people always said I should be. I think because of my dark features. I took some acting lessons and actually did a little modeling, but it never went further than a fun way to pass some time.

23.Are you a redneck?
If you mow your lawn and find a car.....you might be a redneck!

24.Do you dye your eyebrows?
My eyebrows are super super dark and thick so there's no need to dye them.

25.Have you ever gotten a mosquito bite on your face?
I don't recall but probably not. I'm very allergic to them and the bites swell up to about baseball size. I think I'd notice something like that on my face!

26.What are you afraid of?
Not enough

27.What does the 10th text message in your inbox say?
I don't text......I know I know......

28.Do you sing in the shower?
I sing anywhere the mood hits me! I love to sing!

29.When your radio doesn’t work, do you hit it?
No. That would acomplish nothing but hurting my hand and I try not to hurt myself.

30.Where is your brother right now?
One of my step brothers is in American Fork, UT and my other step brother is in Warrensburg, MO.

31.Last place you kissed someone?
In my living room.

32.What is your sister's name?
Natalie Iva. I have 2 step sisters Tiffanie and Stephanie as well.

33.What kind of phone do you have?
A black one. Seriously I have no idea and I'm just too lazy to get up and look.

34.Do you have a chair in your room?
Not in my bedroom.

35.What are you doing tomorrow?
Church and waiting for baby's daddy to get home w/ my other two babies!

36.Do you get along with your parents?
I don't have much contact w/ my dad and my mom and I are getting along today.

37.Favorite band?
I don't know. There are just too many that I like. No Doubt would probably be high on the list though.

38.Do you play an instrument?
Piano, flute and saxophone. I teach piano and flute lessons as well.

39.Are you allergic to anything?
I have general seasonal allergies, mosquito bites, and pineapple (although I like it so much I eat it anyway).

40.How many credit cards do you have?
Zero, Zip, Nada

41.Have you ever wanted to be a teacher?
Yeah, when I was 5.

42.What’s your favorite color?
Red

43.What does your mom call you?
Whatever name rolls off her toungue first!

44.What does you hair look like right now?
Front part is pulled back in a rockabilly bufont and the rest of it is down and curly.

45.What have you eaten today?
I had some cornuts at work, and 3 tacos for lunch, and the BEST italian style hotdog at a friends wedding reception.

46.What are you looking forward to?
When my kids get home!

47.Do you have any tattoos?
Nope, and I rather enjoy the reaction I get when I tell someone I have virgin skin.

48.Any piercing?
4 currently

49.Hometown:
Glendale, AZ

50.Birthday:
September 18th

51.Have you ever thought you were going to marry someone you dated?
Well considering I'm already married I would say the answer to that is yes!

52.What do you think of the person you are dating now?
He's amazing, but I'm not sure you can call what we're doing "dating".

Friday, September 28, 2007

Clear Pepsi and Ugly Kid Joe

1. Is your second toe longer than your first?
No it isn't and I'm glad. I think that's weird. No offense to those who have a longer 2nd toe, just don't expect me to tell you you have cute feet.

2. Do you have a favorite type of pen?
I like sharpie's, but who doesn't? They come in tons of different colors and are just so much fun!

3. Look at your planner for September 30, what are/were you doing?
Umm....I can't find my calendar. This is quite normal for me. I forget to go places I need to go and I'm always late. Considering the 30th is a Sunday there's a good chance I'll be going to church.

4. What color are your toenails usually?
Lately they're black. I've been meaning to buy some white polish to paint zebra stripes on them but I just haven't gotten around to it.

5. What was the last thing you highlighted?
I have no idea! I don't even own a highlighter!

6. What color are the curtains in your bedroom?
I have no curtains in my bedroom. I should have some but it's just one of those projects I've procrastinated.

7. What color are the seats in your car?
They're black and isn't that so stupid? I live in Phoenix for heaven's sake! Very warm!

8. Have you ever had a black and white cat?
Yep and I can't remember his name! OMGosh we had Sampsom, Millie, Kitty-Kudo, Pumpkin and.......and.........and......his name is right on the tip of my tounge! That's gonna bug me.

9. What is the last thing you put a stamp on?
A letter to Modbe requesting a refund.

10. Do you know anyone who lives in Wyoming?
Yep, quite a bit of family. There's a ton of acreage. Most of Lovell is owned by my dad's family.

11. Why did you withdraw cash from the ATM the last time?
The same reason I always take cash from the ATM....for fun!

12. Whose is the last baby that you held?
I teach babies how to swim at work. So glad I don't have any more babies!

13.Can you spell well?
I am a product of the spell-check generation.

14. Do you like Cinnamon toothpaste?
I like any kind of toothpaste that I got for free using a coupon. I have TONS to toothpaste!

15. What kind of car were you driving 2 years ago?
The same one I'm driving now. A white 99 Pontiac Sunfire. I would really like something a little bigger......and not white. Every car I've ever owned has been white! I'd like a silver car. Actually what I'd LIKE is a yellow car or a red car, but I prefer to buy a car that has a better re-sale color. Plus I'd have to wax a red car every week to keep it red!

16. Pick one: Miami Hurricanes or Florida Gators?
Hurricane's. I've always like their mascot!












17. Last time you went to Six Flags?
It's bee a LONG time!

18. Do you have any wallpaper in your house?
NOPE! Too much work!

19. Closest thing to you that is yellow?
There happens to be a small yellow piece of paper tucked under my keyboard.

20. Last person to give you a business card?
Santa. No seriously a man who plays Santa for a living.

21. Who is the last person you wrote a check to?
I haven't written a check in YEARS! I don't even have checks for my current bank account.

22. Closest framed picture to you?
I have 2 Ansel Adam's photos hanging above my computer. One from his 1941 Mural Project and another of Canyon De Chelly.

23. Last time you had someone cook for you?
Shabang's made me chicken wings on Thursday! LOL

24. Have you ever applied for welfare?
Yes, Allen was unemployed for 3 months. We were able to live for two months on our tax return but by the third we were in trouble. So we got food stamps. Thankfully it was only for a month (or maybe 2, I can't remember). But that's what welfare is there for.

25. How many emails do you get in your inbox (excluding spam)?
Oh geez, WAY too many!

26. Last time you received flowers?
A couple months ago Allen brought me roses made out of wood. They're really cool. The seem real!

27. What's bugging you right now?
I've got something on my mind, but it's not really bugging me. It's just something I need to work on.

28. Do you play air guitar?
haha no!

29. Has anyone ever proposed to you?
No actually. And I'm married so that's weird isn't it?

30. Do you take anything in your coffee?
I don't generally drink coffee. I like an occasional frappuccino (and yes, I used spell check on that one)

31. Do you have any Willow Tree figurines?
Well I had to google that to figure out what they were. I've seen them in stores and they're not really my style.

32. What was your high school's rival mascot?
The Eagles!

33. Last person you spoke to from high school?
A-man

34. Last time you used hand sanitizer?
Yesterday at Cori's school......germy germy place!

35. Would you like to learn to play the drums?
Sure that sound like fun!

36. What color are the blinds in your living room?
They are white vertical blinds. This is kind of a boring question.

38. Last thing you read in the newspaper?
I don't remember specifically, but I read an article or 2 everyday.

39. What was the last pageant you attended?
I have never attended one and I don't really plan on attending on one. It's not that I'm against them it's that they seem BORING!

40. What is the last place you bought pizza from?
Papa John's

41. Have you ever worn a crown?
Yes actually. When I was doing synchro Rachel, Tanna, and I did a routine to "I'm the King of New York". We used Burger King Crowns for the deck work of our routine. I think for the finale we bought cool plastic crowns. Such a fun time!

42. What is the last thing you stapled?
I cannot recall, but it was probably for scrapbooking.

43. Did you ever drink clear Pepsi?
I may have tried it, but I don't recall drinking it.

44. Are you ticklish?
Oh yeah, but I very rarely let people tickle me

45. Last time you saw fireworks?
4th of July up on our roof. Allen fell off.........very frightening

46. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut?
Well, it was before they all closed down here, so it's been a LONG time!

47. Who is the last person that left you a message & you actually returned?
I dunno.......although my grandma just left me a message and I plan on calling her back.

48. Last time you parked under a carport?
I don't know. This is a really strange question.

49. Do you have a black dog?
He's chocolate brown actually.

50.Can you give one reason why David Carouso is allowed to keep acting?
Who's David Carouso???

51. Are you an aunt or uncle?
Just an aunt. This question made me giggle!

52. Who has the prettiest eyes that you know of?
I like eyes that are kind of different. Like when people have flecks of different colors in their eyes or two different colored eyes or rings of different color. My eyes are hazel and change when I wear different colors and I like that.

53. Last time you saw a semi truck?
Probably the last time I drove on the freeway.

54. Do you remember Ugly Kid Joe?
Yes, they did a cover of Cat's In the Cradle that my friends and I listened to over and over again.

55. Do you have a little black dress?
It's not completely black. I should get one of those!

Google Steers My Destiny

I am a total believer in the idea that each person steers their own destiny. I CHOOSE to be where I am and do what I do. I CHOOSE to be happy or sad, etc. So today I googled "steer my destiny" and out of "about 87,800" results the first one was a rather interesting blog. click here I don't know yet if it will make it into my "daily reading" file in my favorites list, but it'd definitely worth a read. Make sure to click "home" so you can read other entries. There were more blogs listed as well. Seems a lot of people are steering their own destinies or at least want to.click here
I don't know if this one is a blog, but it's interesting. click here

Of course quite a few astrology sites popped up as well. I'm not entirely convinced that by studying astrology that you're actually steering your own destiny, but allowing outside influences steer you instead. There's arguments to be made on both sides. But that's the reason I never open fortune cookies. I don't want to be influenced by something/someone else.
click here
Sadly the reason this one caught my eye was because of the pretty scrolly font they used....oh the things I allow to influence ME! click here

And this article is fascinating to me click here.

I had no idea there was such a thing as google books existed until now! Kind a cool! I'm gonna have to look into them more. Yet another reason I LOVE googling. And no I'm not talking dirty here! Get your minds out of the gutter!
click here


Thursday, September 27, 2007

Friday, September 21, 2007

I'm 28!

My Birthday was Tuesday. No one in my family remembered it except my grandparents who woke me up at 7am to sing to me over the phone. I went out w/ some friends last night to celebrate and they gave me a present. It was a basket of froo-froo stuff and I was so touched by their thoughtfulness! I'm still disapointed though. My mom had my kids make cards for their dad's b-day but not mine. Oh well, get over it!

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Is your name Gigi?

1. When's the last time you held a baby?
I hold babies at work all the time. It makes me greatful I don't have anymore! LOL

2. Do your jeans have rips, tears, and holes in them?
yeah.......they're just not made the way they used to be

3. What book are you reading right now?
I'm reading like 4......but I'm focused on The Kite Runner

4. Is your lipgloss poppin'?
I have no idea what that means.......apparently I'm not hip anymore.

5. When is the last time you saw the person you like/liked?
Friday

6. What's your best physical feature?
I don't think I can pick just one.......I know that sounds so conceited, but I'm really okay w/ how I look. I have great lips, neat colored eyes, decent hair, great legs, big boobs.......

7. Can you dance?
I don't know, but that's not gonna stop me!

8. Do you get the full 8 hours of sleep a night?
hahahahahahaha

11. Think of all your exes. Would you take any of them back?
I don't generally think about my exes.......

12. If anyone came to your house on your "lazy days" what would you do?
Ummm....I don't look much different on lazy days than I do normally. I like to dress nicely.

13. Who's the last person that called you?
my mom (surprise surprise)

14. Have you ever been on your school's track team?
nope....my boobs have always been too big for running and jumping

15. Do you own a pair of Converse?
yeppers

17. Do you eat raw cookie dough?
no

18. Have you ever kicked a vending machine?
no....wouldn't want to hurt my shoes

19. Don't you hate when the radio ruins good songs by playing a bad one?
ummm....I just change the station if I don't like a song.

21. Do you watch Trading Spaces?
not anymore

24. Are you cocky?
no

30. Could you live without a computer?
my house would be a hell of a lot cleaner

35. Are you in high school?
nope

45. Is anyone on your bad side now?
yes....the automated bitch on my phone, the automated bitch at Cox, the automated bitch at Fry's, and the automated bitch at Home Depot

46. What jewelry are you wearing?
none......holly crap what happened to my earrings??

47. What's the first thing you do when you get online?
log onto messenger (usually invisibally)

47.When was the last time you have cried?
Friday

48.Whats your favorite color?
red

49. Do you watch Grey's Anatomy?
nope.....I've got better stuff to do than sit around and watch tv

50. How do most people spell your name?
"GiGi".......probably one of my biggest pet peeves......what possesses people to capitalize the 2nd G?? Would you like it if I spelled your name (for example) JaSon or PaUl or MiChelle or KeLli.........how stupid does that look???

51.Whats your favorite number?
18

52.Who was the last people you were with?
My kids and my co-workers

53. Do you get along with your parents?
well I don't NOT get along w/ my dad, but then again I don't talk to him very often.....my mom well....today's not a good day to ask that

54. What time is it now?
7:22 PM

55.Do you like Brittany Spears?
I don't know her well enough to judge whether I like her........as a mother I feel bad for her because it sounds like she's gone through hell w/ her ex and kids.

56. What are you doing tomorrow?
church

57. Is Justin Timberlake becoming the next Michael Jackson?
In the creepy way...no. In the King of Pop way....eh not sure

58. Will you keep your last name when you get married?
I put my last name as my middle name

59. When is the last time you left your house?
A couple hours ago I went to go pick up my veggies from our co-op.

60. Do you return your cart?
I usually have the kids so I can't walk away from the car.

61. Do you have a dishwasher?
yes

62. What noise do you hear?
TV

63. Would you survive in prison?
hmmmm....yeah I'd probably end up being really popular

64. If all of your friends were going on a road trip, would you?
If ALL of my friends were going on a road trip we'd need a REALLY BIG CAR!!!!!!!!! And someone would definitely end up in jail! LOL

65. Do you know anyone with the same name as you?
Not really and I'm always surprised when I meet someone names Gigi. It happens on occaision. I have found that MOST kids call their grandma's Gigi and of course people like to name poodles Gigi.

66. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
If you really want to know you're gonna have to come count them yourself.......I don't have the time to sit and do that! LOL

67. Whats the last thing you ate?
Leftovers from Top Shelf

68. What service is your cell phone?
verizon

69. Where is your cell phone?
In my purse

70. Is your phone on vibrate or ring?
both I think

71. What brand are your pants right now?
adidas.......and it's true!

72. favorite song?
all time fave is He'll Have to Go by Jimmy Reeves

73. What do you drink?
too much Diet Pepsi

74. Whats your favorite drink?
diet pepsi

75. Do you like sushi?
I haven't tried it yet.....

75. Do you cut your hair every month?
nope

76. Do you go online every day?
yep

77. Do you know anyone that has changed your life?
hmmmmm...prolly

I googled some more today

Today my keyword was "pick up lines". Here's what came up. Of course this is only a few out of "about 32,000,000" says google. Of course pick up lines are lame if used as an actual pick up line, but if read and used just for a good laugh then they're hilarious!!!

http://linesthataregood.com/

http://www.pickuphelp.com/

http://www.humorsphere.com/sms/pick_up_lines.htm

http://www.pick-up-lines.info/

http://www.lotsofjokes.com/cat_57.htm

http://coolsig.com/pickups1.html