I've been tagged - 8 Randoms about me

from Kimmah, who was tagged by JenB

1. I have a new favorite carbonated water - Aquafina Alive Peach Mango. Yum!

2. There is a navy blue towel hanging over my bathroom window because I need to replace the curtain in there. DH decided the best way to motivate me, after mentioning it several times, was to hang the towel up. The towel has been there over a month and I have not looked at curtains or material to make one.

3. I sent my old digital camera with Rotten2 today to school to take pictures of her friends. Rotten1 is taking it tomorrow.

4. The blisters on my hands from digging the new flowerbed a few weeks ago have not totally healed yet.

5. I have 3 pairs of Levis for work that are identical size, color, and style. I rotate them regularly. I'm sure co-workers think I wear the same pair of pants a few times a week. Speaking of, Breezy really needs to try this style out!

6. I am in desperate need of a hair cut and highlight. Thank God we are going to the farm next week.

7. Speaking of next week, this will be the first time since the Christmas before my former boss passed away 3 years ago that I have taken more than 2 days off in a row.

8. The cat is the only thing living in the house that has not had a bath recently and I'm not feeling motivated to bathe her. Unfortunately, I'm the only one who bathes the cat. So I need to get off my ass and take care of that.

I'm tagging Swami, Breezy and Bravie.
*smooch*

color me jealous

dh bought a new laptop yesterday. it's an hp/compaq something or other. *pout* i'm uber-jealous. he says after he finishes paying on his laptop, he'll get one for me. i don't know than i can wait that long (a year or so). if i wasn't trying to pay off so much crap, i'd go buy my own. of course, if i wait a year, maybe we'll have high speed and i can set up a wireless network.

on a happy note, we're going to take some of the memory out of his desktop and hop up my computer. and i bought a dvd-cd/rw drive for my machine, too. and i think i'm stealing his old monitor. then we'll give the rottens his old desktop and my old monitor.

Summer Movies

Which are on your Must-See list for the theaters? Which could you care less about?

I took the kids to see Shrek the Third for Rotten2's birthday, but they were sold out. So we ended up seeing Spiderman 3. Meh. I'm not a big Spiderman fan, but the kids really liked the movie. We're going next weekend, I think, to see Shrek the Third. I'll probably end up taking the Rottens to see Surf's Up, too.

Ratatouille looks good for the kids, as does Georgia Rule and Delta Farce (which DH and I may go see this weekend) for me. I will not go see Bug. That just .... *shudders* I won't see the new Pirates movie, as I've not seen the other 2. Pretty much the same with the new Ocean's movie. The Simpsons movie...hmm...I remember the original seasons of the show and loved them. If the movie is like that, great. If it's like recent seasons, meh. Nancy Drew seems intriguing, but I haven't heard much about it. I remember reading a zillion books though.

If you have not a clue what I'm talking about, check out the Summer Movie Guide.

Grrrrrrrr!

So last week, I got this sinus thing from DH. I no longer like my DH. This shit is evil. No, make that EEEEEEEEEvil. Massive amounts of antibiotics, a sick day, and more sleep than I have had in a month and I still have a nasty cough, snot, and drainage. Ugh. However, I'm finally beginning to feel human.

Rotten2 developed a rash Monday night. I noticed it Tuesday morning. Red patches on her thighs. Gave her some Benadryl. Tuesday night, it spread to the back of her legs. Gave her some Benadryl. Wednesday AM, it spread half way up her back. Gave her some Benadryl. This morning, it's on her forearms. Gave her some Benadryl. This afternoon, we have a doctors appointment to see what it is. She has no itching, hasn't complained, no fever...nothing.

Is it summer yet????

*sob*

My baby girl is growing up. She turns 7 today. You'd think she was going on 17 the way she acts sometimes.

We made chocolate fudge cupcakes with chocolate fudge icing and lots of purple,pink, and white sprinkles for school today. She's so very excited. I'm so very bothered by this birthday, for some unknown reason.

Last year's post....here

And here is Rotten2 with her favorite present - her new Heelys. Around her, new clothes, an "emerald" flip flop necklace, a Super Soaker water gun (from Rotten1) and a new Bratz doll.

What is....

....the one word that you think does not describe you, at all?
....the one word that you think does describe you, very well?

Glowbug's Million Questions

1. If you went to dinner with Jesus who would pick up the check? If I'm going to dinner with Jesus, I'd hope like hell no one would even charge us.
2. If you had to eliminate one state from the United States, which one would it be? Well...Cali is supposed to fall off into the ocean, isn't it? *evil grin*
3. If Spiderman and Superman were forced to fight to the death, who would win? Why? Superman. Because he's Superman!
4. Sawyer, Jack or Sayid? Part of me says Sawyer, part of me says Jack. Guess I understand Kate's dilemma, huh?
5. Mohinder, Nathan or Peter? Who?
6. For the next hour you have to listen to one song on repeat. What song is it? Lately, Faith Hill's summer song....I can't think of the name of it though.
7. What is your favorite movie? Why? StepMom...because that's the way it should be
8. Who is your favorite actor/actress? Julia Roberts
9. Avril Lavigne. Yes or no? Sometimes
10. Do you have a job or a career? A job that is morphing into the beginning stages of a career.
11. Would you move out of state for a job? I don't know...today, no. In 12 years, probably.
12. Have any sharks been jumped by American Idol? This is the first season I've really watched, so I'm not in a place to say.
13. Have you ever gone to a concert by yourself? If so, would you do it again? If not, would you? I have been many times in small venues. A large concert in a arena or stadium, maybe. It's always more fun with friends though.
14. Did your mom and/or dad make you do chores? If so, what were they? Do chores? Hell, I was the effing maid!
15. Would you go to a sex toy party with your mom? No.
16. If you were to have a sex toy party, would you invite your boss? No - of course, my boss is an older married man so....blech.
17. How big is too big? When you can't handle it, it's too big.
18. What is your favorite reality show? I really don't have one anymore. Once upon a time, it would have been Survivor, without a doubt. Now, I'm kinda blah about the whole mess of tv.
19. Do you have a favorite reality show contestant? See above
20. Could you whistle that little tune at the beginning of Peter Bjorn and John’s “Young Folks” for me right now? What? Huh?
21. Howard Stern. Yes or no? Sometimes I like his show. Other than that, not much.
22. Do you know any local bands that you would like to pimp? Kurt Dillon has always been my fave local perfomer.
23. Name one state you would like to visit that you have not visited. DH and I decided last night we really want to go to Hawaii.
24. Why would Pink perform on American Idol after adamantly not giving clearance for the contestants perform her songs? I haven't the slightest clue. Maybe she was scared one of them would sing her song better than she does?
25. Multi-grain, wheat or white? Wheat
26. Carrots dipped in peanut butter? Never tried it.
27. Do you add extra butter to your popcorn at the movie theater? No
28. Do you have a favorite pair of underwear? What do they look like? Any pair that fit comfortably are my favorite pair that day. Of course, all I own are either thongs or boy shorts.
29. Name one country song that will help convince non-fans that it isn’t all bad. Well, it sure ain't Tick by Brad Paisley. *grin*
30. What is in the trunk of your car? Pampered Chef stuff I have to deliver.
31. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Marky Mark? And the Funky Bunch.
32. Which character from a movie or television show would you be? ?????
33. Who was the last person you hugged? The Rottens, right before they got on the bus this morning.
34. Have you ever been on a cruise? No
35. Will I be able to sleep in a tiny closet-sized room on a cruise ship with no windows while constantly worrying and missing my kids? Yes

*snort*

Okay, last week I called the child support division of the Attorney General's office to tell them that the ex is working at a real job. We all received the letter yesterday requiring his employer to deduct 'x' from his paycheck every week.

This morning, I get a panicked call from the ex about the letter. I didn't even open mine, I knew what it said. Or so I thought. Turns out, the reduction that we went to court over last month wasn't reflected in the paperwork they sent to his employer. So he's getting slammed for basically $100 more per week than we agreed on for the new amount.

He's freaking out. I'm laughing. If he'd paid his child support all along, this would not even be happening.

Casual Observations

* The Mean Girlz will be performing at the next stick horse rodeo. Get your tickets now. This could be fun(ny).

* Rotten1 got first place for his stick bull. He did not win the bull riding competition though.

* I did not go into the city, as planned. I did go shopping for shorts. Instead, I bought a new black bra and a black tank top. That is all I bought in four hours and 5 stores. *sigh* I just do not like most of the stuff I saw in stores on Saturday.

* I bought myself a new phone yesterday - it's a burgundy Razr phone! I'm pretty excited about it.

* DH has a sinus infection. He got a shot and high powered antibiotics while at work Saturday. Then he came home halfway through his shift. He sounds awful, but feels okay.

* I have three blisters on my hands. One is very painful. Of course, this is what I get for digging a new flower bed yesterday without gloves.

Happy Friday & A List

1. So very glad it's Friday. This week seems as though it has been about 3 weeks long.

2. The Rottens are going to their dad's this weekend. Hopefully. Rotten2 hasn't gone for the weekend in over a month now. She's not mad at him this time, she just doesn't want to go. *shrug* And, as usual, I've pissed of the ex by not forcing her to go.

3. The ex is going to be supremely pissed off when he finds out I reported his new job to the attorney general's office for payroll deduction. Ah well.

4. DH has a cold. Or allergies. Or something. And now I think it's my turn. Dammit.

5. I have got to go to the jeweler this weekend and get my wedding ring fixed. I hate driving over there though. I've gotten to where I avoid the city traffic at almost all costs. Guess I'm becoming a bit too comfortable with my country living.

6. Rotten1 has a stick horse rodeo today at school. We made a bull out of furry black material and horns out of white shiny material. He has to be a stick-bullrider for 15 seconds to advance to the finals. It's too cute.

7. Happy Friday! *smooooooooooch*

Oh and Bravie, enjoy your day! *snort*

Drunk Kids + Angry Giraffe = Trouble

I find this semi-amusing and quite stupid really....

(snip)VILNIUS, Lithuania - Climbing into a giraffe's cage at the local zoo seemed a good idea after a few drinks. But the prank went wrong when the 1.3-ton animal flew into a rage and attacked the three student trespassers at a zoo in Lithuania on Monday night. .....(snip)...... Police have launched an investigation to find out how the intoxicated students entered the zoo at night and climbed the 10 foot high fence surrounding the giraffe cage.

I mean, really...how drunk are you? Why would playing with a giraffe seem like a good idea? And the police launching an investigation to figure out how they climbed the fence? *boggle*

*snort*

The Word of the Day....

Brought to you by Carey and Kim.

It is not cleaver (a heavy, broad-bladed knife or long-bladed hatchet, esp. one used by butchers for cutting meat into joints or pieces). It is, however, FURZE (a synonym for briar, bramble, thistle or shrub).

Spring has Sprung!

I guess I griped enough and my flowers heard me. A few are blooming! First up, my pink roses. Second are one of my white daffodils. Last, my newest addition, an Asiatic Lily.

Interview Me....

Questions courtesy of Kimmah

1. tell me a little bit about the place you've lived the longest in your life--either a specific house or a city or town.
The place I've lived the longest is the house I'm in now. Ex and I bought it a few months before Rotten1 turned a year old. I was never totally in love with the place, nor the location. It's original intention was to be our starter home for a few years. Well, a few years later, the ex and I split up. I left him the house and land, as I knew I couldn't take care of it all by myself with a 1 and 3 year old. Two years later, it was nearing foreclosure, so I took it back and have been in it since. I've come to love that house - more for the memories than anything. It's where the Rottens are growing up, where good and bad have happened, where DH and I got married.

2. sports? love, hate, play?
I love sports - baseball, football, volleyball. However, I generally don't play anymore unless it's a fun game just because. I don't really watch because I don't have time. However, Rotten1 plays baseball and Rotten2 is going to play soccer in the fall.

3. you can only wear one color of clothing for the next year--what would you choose?
I am typically found in blue jeans and a white or blue or brown tshirt, so .... It would have to be either blue or brown.

4. some people call wal mart or microsoft the evil empires--what would YOU choose?
I shop at Walmart. I own computers with XP on them. *shrug* The way I see it, they may be evil empires, but in my world, they are necessary evils.

5. which of ron howard's dramatic endeavors is your favorite--either as an actor or as a director? (blame bravie for this question).
I always loved the campiness of Andy Griffith and Happy Days. *grin* However, as a director, my favorite movie of his has always been Backdraft.

**********************************

The rules:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions

Blogland Trip

Okay...I need a distraction. It's been beautiful out for the last few days. Today, it's rainy and dreary. So tell me, where would you like to go?