GREAT SCOTT!

Today was a great day at work!! Scott brought in his guitar and I learned how to play some VERY basic things. My fingertips are sore as heck and I LOVE IT! Thanks again Scott, and Happy Birthday again. Sorry the song was lame, but I only had E minor to work with! ha ha...if you want, I'll still sing the Marilyn Monroe rendition you wanted. Just close your eyes. ;-)

I'll show you my talent if you show me yours ::wink wink::

I wasn't sure what to write about today. I opened my yahoo email to delete some of the 2,211 junk mails and find the test of all tests. Coincidentally, I read another blog today that asked the question, "What is your talent?" I consider myself talented in many areas, but the only one that I can prove (however, not very well on a blog) is that I'm pretty damn funny. The following result is in favor of my opinion:

Theresa, your true talent is verbal ability

You know how to pick the right words for almost every occasion. You understand the power and aesthetic appeal behind language. Your verbal knowledge can make you versatile in expressing yourself. And you are much more skilled than most people at picking up subtle meanings behind what people say.Your specialized communication skills are a valuable asset in a variety of business and social environments.

Even though it doesn't specifically include humor, I believe you must have some verbal ability (not to be confused with oral...VAN!!!) to present humor in an effective way. That is, of course, unless your comedy style is physical. Some comedians made it a long way with just the ability to make funny faces, or fall down some steps.

Now, I don't claim to be a "comedian" at least not yet. But I believe 3rd place in the talent show held at the Park Vista Nursing Home I used to work at is a great accomplishment and strong beginning.

Addictions

I was posed the question, "Can one person actually be addicted to another?" My initial path of investigation dealt with the chemical changes your body goes through when around someone who, let's say, uses a certain cologne, or always makes you laugh. Your body reacts with stimulation like this. Can this be the addiction he wonders about? Maybe the explanation is less technical. If I have the personality that makes someone feel good about themselves, and this is a feeling they enjoy having, then they seek to have this feeling as often as possible. Hmm..

I have felt a "connection" with people in the past who I felt were the type of people I wanted to be around for whatever reason, but I never felt "addicted" to them. I know what addiction is, I smoked for years. Seperation from (most) people won't make me want to yell at everyone and eat until I explode. So I don't think I've ever been addicted to anyone.

So emotional feelings, let's explore that a moment. Was this person describing a romantic reaction? Could it be that one person who said it IS possible to be addicted to someone is actually looooovveeee??? ha ha...he will yell at me for that, he doesn't fall in love. (he's never wrong either!) What does that leave us? I know it's not physical attraction, there is plenty of that going on in the world, and it never triggers the concern for rehab. Well, unless you are in danger of losing your job or mind over someone..

It came to me (yeah, brilliant, I know) to look up the definition of addiction: 1. The quality or state of being addicted 2 : compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful.

Ok, so my summation is that yes, you can be addicted to a person. The definition states that you can be addicted to reading, and I imagine this to be true because reading insights emotions that after a period of time, your body can come to crave. A person can surely have impact enough on your emotions, senses even actions to miss it when it's gone. I know I've gone through plenty enough physiological symptoms as a result of having someone withdrawn from my life. So yes, SC, after careful investigation, contemplating, and coming to conclusions, maybe all my own, it is possible to become addicted to someone.

Let's build a treatment center, and get rich!!

Are you cool?

Go to this site to take the test.

http://www.sailinganarchy.com/general/2002/cool_test.htm

Yesterday's story

A couple weeks ago, we were fortunate enough to spend the day at "God's Little Heaven" campground with my sister. My neice had a couple friends over and one little girly (8 years old) befriended my son (5 years old). They did have a great time swimming and playing with a dog and such. The problem is, I can't get him to stop talking about her. Every morning he wakes up and tells me about the dream he had. EVERY morning he tells me the role Amber played in it. I finally asked him if she was his girlfriend. His reply, "Oh no Mom, geez! She's not my girlfriend...she just wants me." HUH? I shot a look at my 15 year old daughter who already had her hand pressed against her face preventing uncontrollable laughter from escaping her mouth. This is how the conversation ended:

Me: Umm..what do you mean by "she wants you?"
He: You know mom, she wants me.
Me: what does that mean honey?
(sweating)
He: You know what it means mom, you are big.
Me: I don't know what you think it means.
(sweating profusely)
He: It means she likes me.
Me: Oh, ok, now how do you know that phrase honey?
(panting with relief)
He: I just know it.
Me: No, you just know you like red popsicles better than purple, how do you know that phrase?
He: From Daddy
(Delighted with a "you are so busted" opportunity).
Me: OH REALLY? Who does Daddy say this to?
He: His friends.
Me: Is that so?
He: Yeah, you know, she wants me to do this...she wants me to do that...

I hugged him.

I WAS going to tell the story about my 5 year old and him telling me that Amber is not his girlfriend, she's just a girl that wants him....but instead I decided to send this joke. Laugh now, you'll hear the whole twisted story tomorrow....

Three ducks walked into a bar.

"Say, what's your name?" the bartender asked the first duck."Huey," was the reply."How's your day been, Huey?" "Great. Lovely day. Had a ball. Been in and out of puddles all day. What else could a duck want?" said Huey."Oh. That's nice," said the bartender. He turned to the second duck, "Hi, and what's your name?" "Dewey," came the answer from duck number two."So how's your day been, Dewey?" he asked. "Great. Lovely day. I've had a ball too. Been in and out of puddles all day myself. What else could a duck want?"The bartender turned to the third duck and said, "So, you must be Louie?"

"No," she said, batting her eyelashes. "My name is Puddles."

SO...i liked it....

i'm all about pictures today

I hope it's ok that i'm mentioning this site here, but my GOD the photos are unbelieveable!!!

http://www.chromasia.com

This was taken by my 5 year old son....

My interview questions!!!!!

YAY!! I received my interview questions, thanks Sam for letting me participate. I am a little upset that i only got G-rated questions, but that's OK...we don't know each other that well. :-D

Here we go.

To those who would like questions from me now, here is an excerpt from the invitation I accepted: ( hope I'm doing this right)

"Some of my questions will most likely be R-rated or bizarre in some way, so don't ask if you aren't prepared to answer. If I get a zillion requests, I won't be able to answer them all. First come, first serve and all that.

Here are the instructions: If you want to participate, leave a comment below saying "interview me." I will respond by asking you five questions -- each person's will be different. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions."

1. If you could visit only one more new state in your lifetime, which one would it be?
A: I think California, it's big and heavily populated and diverse and might not be around a whole lot longer...lol..just kidding Californians! (sort of)

2. If you had to give up one OCD habit, which one would it be?
A: Sand on my blanket. I love the beach, the sand the sun. But I can't STAND when someone with wet sandy feet walks onto my blanket...arrggg!!!

3. What is an EOB?
A: ha ha...it is the "Explanation of Benefits" that the health insurance companies send that says how much they paid the doctor and what your balance will most likely be. Finding any errors when this arrives could save you from trouble down the road. (sorry it wasn't anything more exciting)

4. If you could change your daughter's age to any year, how old would she be and why?
A: That's an easy one. 16. She is having the most wonderful time right now, and the only thing I would change for her is that she would be old enough to drive herself to some of her activities, but still young enough to want me involved in them.

5. Please explain the shadow thing? Please? I'm confused and slightly scared for you.
A: LOL!! ok. It is in reference to a guy (suprise suprise) and his screen name has shadow in it. We met online, and only talked at night. There was this huge ridiculous incident where I fought with another woman like a couple of school girls, and I pretty much put this post on my blog to get her going. lol It was no secret to a small group of people that I have a preference of using a wall as a source of bracing during intimate moments...(is that vague enough?) and put that my favorite shadows are the ones against the wall..it worked, we fought..he and I met..and SHE and I are the friends now!!! ha ha!!!

WHEW!!! that was fun! Anyone that would like my questions...COMMENT!!

CHECK IT OUT!

As a mom, I know there are bagillions of things you forget to tell your kids in their lifetimes. I don't know who should be responsible for telling others this sort of information. I just figured I'd try to help. Here is a to do list of things to check. Now people! I'm telling you...you need to check each of these things regularly!!

1. your mail
2. your email
3. your blogs
4. texts
5. battery levels
6. your lottory numbers
7. your BO status
8. your breath
9. your teeth
10. foot odor
11. the number people with you to make sure no one is missing
12. your gas level
13. your oil
14. the air pressure in your tires
15. your trunk for bodies
16. dates and times
17. your schedule
18. shopping lists
19. checkbook balance
20. under your bed
21. your breasts
22. your testicles
23. blood pressure
24. cholesterol level
25. sugar level
26. kool-aid supply
27. tissue supply
28. toilet paper supply
29. spelling
30. grammar
31. puncuation
32. your attitude
33. your rearview mirror
34. your dinner
35. your doors
36. your local listings
37. on sick friends
38. the elderly
39. new moms
40. hot neighbors
41. your time
42. the status
43. your answers
44. car lights
45. car windows
46. your locks
47. the back seat
48. your coat pockets
49. your old purses and wallets
50. bath water
51. your kids' bath water
52. chlorine level
53. your basement
54. your attic
55. your flower beds
56. your vegetable gardens
57. your calendars
58. the headlines
59. the classifieds
60. the obituaries
61. the weather
62. the phone book
63. your coupons
64. due dates
65. your options
66. your grocery cart (for several reasons...squeeky wheel, anything left behind, etc)
67. shoe bottooms when leaving the restroom
68. makeup
69. nose hairs
70. BS...booger situation
71. machines before leaving the laundromat
72. your paycheck
73. your tax deductions
74. your EOB's
75. your taxes
76. Christmas light bulbs well before Christmas
77. the parking level numbers
78. your figures
79. your nutrition labels
80. ingredient lists

I hope this helps. Ignorance is no longer an excuse.

EMO!!!! I never would have guessed!

Very cool! I took this test to see what kind of rocker I am, and now know what kind of music to focus on...lol...

I DID just make arrangements to purchase a guitar and a coworker told me about olga.net. I'll floor my friends, and eventually embarass my kids. I love it!!

You Are an Emo Rocker!

have a nice day? DID YOU SAY HAVE A NICE DAY????

So I'm walking back into the school after the campus police jumped my headlight sucked battery back to life. I planned to be a good girl and find a healthy fish sandwhich for lunch. After going through the hassel, i decided to make it a quick trip through a drive thru somewhere. I pulled past McD's and into Taco Bell. Ok, i'll get a salad, not so bad. THEY NO LONGER HAVE RANCH FOR THEIR SALADS!! But do i know this BEFORE ordering? No..but ok, give me some of that zesty crap and i'll be on my way.

While listening to Dashboard through headphones (illegal? yeah..do i care? NO) I almost spared the life of one of the zillions of freaky grey squirrels around here, so I'm shook by now, then realize the flippin salad is upsidedown on the friggen floor! I pick it up and put it on the seat, head back to work, park..check to make sure the dodge caravan formerly owned by SATAN is going to restart (it does, but will it again at 6:30 tonight?) and head inside. I get behind Mr. I'm So Annoying I Let My Keys Make As Much Noise as Humanly Possible, and my nerves are so strained I get an eye twitch. Coupled with the fact that I got almost no sleep last night (my own fault for playing online) by now I'm feeling pretty insane. Not the best way to be when you are the one responsible for greeting people and taking phone calls. Heaven help the inconsiderate slobs that wait for a few seconds before trying to hang up without saying anything...

**WARNING...DO NOT WATCH ALONE

I have a wonderful daughter. So far, except for cutting my mother's brand new couch with her safety scissors when she was about 3, she has given me no problems whatsoever. I know she would "MOTHER!" me if she knew I was enlightening the world (or a half dozen people who read my blog) with these facts. She's a good kid. She is active in gymnastics (11 years) she took 3rd place on vault in the YMCA women's national competition last July in Philly, and cheerleading (5 years) she just made the junior varsity squad at Wooster High. She thinks of other people first, is a softy, loves her 2 little brothers and animals and is old enough to finally get her temporary driving permit packet. ::SCREEEEECH:: Yes, she is 15 and a half last Friday! But even that is not the fact that prompted me to devote this entry to her. She has a wonderful sense of humor and an amazing smile. Her laugh is beautiful and genuine. All of these qualities were a distant memory shortly after she exclaimed, "MOM!!! you have to see this...Salad Fingers Episode 2 "Friends".

I began questioning her mental status and thought processes, I immediately called a meeting with family members, friends, our priest and therapists. Five words brought me back to my senses...Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. I watched it, I liked it, I recommended it. It's not the shocked, leave a weird feeling in your stomach sort of flick like the afformentioned little cartoon, but it is enough to assure me that she can like this sort of thing and still turn out ok. Truth is...it's not that bad, it's strange and shocking...true. But-a secret very few people know-so am I.

I'm just tickled...and very VERY ticklish too!!

What kind of dog am I?
Ok, I'll admit (but only to you) that I take those silly tests to findout about myself. They are right about 3 out of 5 times so far. I agree that my IQ is around 130, and that my sense of humor is "Banter." But there is no way that my music type is smooth soul. Nothing against soul!! really!! I just know that is not MY type. Anyhow, they are technologically advanced enough over at that site to figure out what type of DOG you are...I actually think this could be sort of helpful!!

"No bones about it, you're an energetic, devoted Chihuahua. For your breed, size definitely doesn't matter. After all, sometimes the best things (diamonds, car keys, Godiva truffles) come in small packages. Honest and straightforward, you're never afraid to speak up for what you believe in, especially if it's a cause near and dear to your heart. Having such a passionate personality can come with a few drawbacks, though. You can be moody at times, and people often find it hard to live up to your high standards. But once you make a friend, it's for life. Saucy and intense, your energy and unfailing loyalty make you a great companion. Woof!"

While the "small packages" part screams for debate from me, I do agree with the fact that I'm saucy. And there's no denying that I " make a friend and it's for life."

Having fun!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREA!! my little big sister turns another year older today, she will always be a year older than me, and i remind her of this constantly!!

This weekend will be a blast! Off to Massillon for a wedding then to Amy's birthday bash. I'm bringing a tent, and an extra pair of shoes. If I can find it, she's getting National Lampoons Christmas Vacation because I can't believe she doesn't already own it!! Sunday my boys have a birthday party at "the house where they own every toy imaginable." It's fun to go there, but no fun to try and shop for them!! Cameras and photo albums were last years choices from me and for Christmas they got rockets. Any suggestions would be appreciated!! (They are turning 5 and 7).

Welcome Friends!!!
I've had some visitors to my blog, that is exciting!! I love meeting new people!!! I find that I have alot in common with all sorts of people, and I believe it's because I am so open to new things but never lose track of what I want. I'll listen to ANY type of music, read ANY type of book, watch ANY type of show, but I won't a second time unless I really enjoy it. I would never put anyone down that liked something different than me, and I'd encourage anyone to do what they enjoy. (as long as it's moral and leagal). So far, I've not had many problems with this.

I hope everyone has a great weekend, I'll be checking in on you all!

Now accepting applications...New friends needed.

I've discovered something very interesting while "blogging." There ARE intelligent, funny outspoken people out there that I would like to get to know. Some like to fight and argue, but that keeps it edgy, and some are incessantly honest, that keeps is real. I think I may be the ONE for Jon with no H, but wouldn't tell him, because I don't think he wants to know. Matball is probably a decent person, but gets involved in a political campaign-like mudslinging fight with Madman and they both experience an increase in blog votes. Very impressive! The commenters are funny and quick to respond, and the followers are devoted and loyal. It's all too complicated to explain to -say- my mother or daughter, but I'm having a ball just keeping busy at work for once! My previous pasttime was playing games, while I can still kick butt in many online games (as well as several video game systems) and wholeheartdedly enjoyed the word games Yahoo provides, one grows tired of drawing and guessing. I believe it's important to see other people's rendition of a fruit salad, but I think perusing these blogs are much more entertaining and educational. If for nothing else, I get to learn about people, this in turn helps me to learn about me!

Where I've been before and today!

create your own visited states map

Ok, i found this on another blog and thought I'd use it too. I can't believe it worked since I've never had luck putting ANYTHING on this blog. This map shows the states in these United, that I have visted. I think I need to get out more...

Anyhow, this is just one interesting thing I found during my marathon-blogging. I'm serious! I spent about 6 hours today just clicking "next blog" to see what I came across. I found several GREAT blogs and even one EXCELLENT one. I'll list them if I can figure out how to do that. The one thing that I did NOT come across was my own blog!!!! Now, if they don't show you your own blog when just perusing, I will calm down. But I did see many blogs several times and that scares me. Certainly they don't list them in order of creativity, some were just advertisments. Mine, although personal and confusing at times, has some humor to it at least!! Doesn't it? Please tell me yes. Not even the Sister Virginia post that started this whole thing?

I hate change

Shadows? Wells? BLAH!!! I am not the person to willingly move my furniture. I won't offer any ideas that will "disturb" tradition. I place my Christmas decorations in the same spots year after year. Now, making new friends? ok, I can accept that. I love to meet new people. But I don't consider that to be change. I allow people into my life openly, I always have, that will never change. Once I consider them a friend, they are stuck. I will appreciate them to death!!! The hurdle I'm embarrassingly trying to pull my butt over is people coming and going too quickly. Several "friends" recently threw me into reality and right into the esteem tar pits. Here I'm stuck. I shouldn't let the events of the recent past CHANGE me right? I hate change. But they started it!! They are going to change something I was not ready to change? Should I just turn around, walk away..BE A (WO)MAN??? I don't think I can. That was wrong guys!!! Stop changing things!! I did not decide that it was time for a change. PUT MY SOFA BACK WHERE IT WAS! Get your hands off my tinsel!! Just be my friends OK?

openwell

keeping an open mind. small stacks of pennies are thrown in wishing wells. wishes granted, i think not. but if you work at them, you'll reach them and it will be music to your ears and satisfaction for the rest of you. I dream of this, I talk of this, I agree with this. I wait for this. ::clanking beer bottles:: cheers!!