Not a lot to say

Ballgame last night was freezing. I LOVED IT! The company could have been better. Hubby sits there like a lump a log, as someone put it, felt like I was talking to a brick wall. Looking up in the stands for him when I got there, saw him, no reaction. I asked him later what was wrong. He said he was cold! Well so was I. Geesh! Laugh, talk, cuddle, something! He's the man, he is supposed to keep me warm! We lost. But it was fun. I hope we win tonight's game. This is the high school team playing tonight.

Got home, watched Survivor. It was okay. Then watched Grey's. It was good. Then I watched the Cardinal / Mets' game. It was great! The Cardinals are going to the World Series! Again! Please God, dont let this be a repeat of 2004!

Sorry guys, I am kind of in a pissed off mood right now, and no that doesnt mean "drunk", I am mad, upset.

Attitude

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.

"Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today?"

So she did and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.

"H-M-M," she said, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today?"

So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.

"Well," she said, "today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail."

So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.

"YEA!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today!"

Attitude is everything.

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.

Too much

Yow! Remember how I was complaining about the weather yesterday? Well guess what? The temperature has dropped 25 degrees than it was yesterday! I love it! I bought a new scarf and gloves this past weekend, now I may be able to wear soon. Football weather is finally here. I love going to a football game when it is cold outside. I love bundling up in coats, wrapping up in blankets and drinking hot chocolate! I guess that’s good since I am going to two gamesin the next two nights huh? My daughter is a cheerleader and tonight she has a game. Then tomorrow night she performs at a pre-game ceremony before the high school game.

It's homecoming week at my daughter's school. They have had a different “theme” every day: costume day, PJ day, Toga day and school color day. (They didn’t have school one day this week.) I never knew it was possible to spend so much money on “crap” for a kid to wear to school for just one week. Of course this is why she told me earlier in the week that her “life was over!” It was because I wouldn’t comply and take her shopping when she wanted to with the rest of her friends. Oh the drama of the teenage years. Well, guess what? She lived. Now the costume that she was dying for is waded up in a ball in the corner of her bedroom. I am sure the dog or the cat will make a bed out of it soon. The cat was already starting to eat the wig that she wore.

Wow, I have a football game tonight, Survivor and Grey’s Anatomy is on, plus the Cardinal’s game! Oh no! I almost forgot! There is a group of coworkers getting together after work for "going away" drinks for a co-worker. Last time we did that I had a hangover the next day, but it was at least on a Friday night that time. That was when "S" left. I miss having him at work! lol He and I had a little flirtation. At his going away party, we were all sitting at a long table, like a long booth. I was sitting by him and he put his arm around the back of the bench and started rubbing my back where no one else could see of course. He and I stayed and talked after every one else left. He walked me to my car and gave me a hug and that was it. Later he emailed me and commented that he hoped he had shown what kind of gentleman he was that night.

Crap. I go from having nothing to do to having it ALL happen on one night. Thats pretty sad when I say something to do and I mean watching tv shows huh? I hate it when there is so much to do in one night! At least I can wear jeans to work, so I know I wont be stuck ironing tonight too. Well maybe, because I must confess…I iron my jeans too. Just a little! No heavy crease or anything, but I cant stand wrinkly clothes. Unless of course they are that way from being waded up and tossed on the bedroom floor instigated from a moment of pure passion! ;-)

Hmmm…lets see…. what “team” shirt will I wear tomorrow. I have an OU fleece pullover that a friend of mine from Oklahoma got me for Christmas a few years ago. Maybe I will wear that. It sounds nice a warm. Who does OU play this weekend? Or I have a lovely long sleeve orange Texas tshirt. LOL

Don't try this at home

Hey...you know what is dumber that walking on traintracks at night?

Walking on traintracks at night with headphones on.

Yep, a girl was killed here last night because of that. Sometimes I wonder what people are thinking, but then again, that's the problem...they dont!

Explain how it can be cold enough last week to turn the heat on in the house, but yet today it is almost 90 degrees?!?!

The Cardinals won last night. So they are playing again tonight, gotta go get more beer. The only thing about beer is it makes me feel so bloated. yuck.

Halloween Humor

An old couple who hadn't celebrated Halloween in a long time decided to dress up and go out.
The old woman went into the bedroom,
stripped naked and tied a lemon between her legs.
When she came out, the old man cried,
"You can't go out like that!"
She said, "I can go anyway I like and so can you."
Whereupon he retired to the bedroom and
came out stark raving naked
with a potato tied to his tallywhacker.
The old woman says, "You're going out like that?"
And he replies,
"Yep, if you can go as a sour-puss, I can go as a dick-tator.

One Month

It was one month ago that I made my first post. Blogging was a whole new world to me. Since then I have posted every day, at least once. And now? I cant think of one thing to say.

I saw on the news where there was an earthquake in New Zealand today. I am wondering / hoping that Joie is ok.

After work I am going to get some beer and go home and watch the baseball game that was postponed due to rain last night. Go Cardinals! A friend and I talked about going to a Cardinals game together once.

Why do we remember the things that we do? I have a very good memory. I have been told this. It is part of my personality, because I pay very close attention to details. Sometimes though I wish I didnt remember the things that I do. It hurts sometimes to have memories that you cherish with someone, only to have that person not remember. Makes you feel foolish. Sometimes a sharp memory brings pain. Maybe I should start drinking more. Woodrow? Meet ya for lunch? lol

ABC's

A is for age: old enough to know better, still too young to care
B is for Beer: yes, please! I prefer beer over mixed drinks
C is for Career: yes...I work.
D is for Your Dog’s Name: I have a dog.
E is for Essential Item You Use Everyday: coffee!
F is for Favorite T.V. Show: Grey's Anatomy
G is for Favorite Game: Solitaire
H is for Hometown: small, college town, attended grades K-12 there
J for Favorite Juice: Apple
K is for Who You’d Like To Kick: CK
L is for the Last Place You Ate: my desk this morning
M is for Marriage: yes
N is for Your Name: always, Kris
O is for Overnight Hospital Stays: for childbirth, one night
P is for People You Were With Today: co-workers
Q is for Quote: "Damned if you do, damned if you dont ."
R is for Biggest Regret: not having sex with my "first love"
S is for Sport: watching football or baseball or golf
T is for Time You Woke Up Today: 6:15am
U is for Current Underwear: black bikini
V is for Vegetable You Love: fresh tomatoes
W is for Worst Habit: rolling my eyes and shaking my head
X is for X-rays You Have Had: bicycle accident in 2003, had a concussion and chipped a bone in my wrist...pavement is a bitch! lol
Y is for Yummy Food You Ate Today: havent had lunch yet and I wouldnt call oatmeal 'yummy'
Z is for Zodiac: Libra

Updated: Y: a mushroom swiss burger! YUMMY!

Can I hold your hand?

Did anyone else see the Today Show this morning? They were talking about how holding hands is good for you! They were saying that holding hands is more intimate than kissing! That kissing is usually sexual, but hand holding is a visible sign to the world that you are in a relationship and are willing to protect that person. Now I remember why I like to hold hands. Have you ever held hands with someone and it was cold and stoic? I have. I can’t stand that feeling. Feels like you are holding a dead person’s hand. And I guess in a way it is death. Death of that relationship, death of the feelings that once lived. So when you hold hands with someone you love, mean it! :-)

Reason, Season or Lifetime?

I received this in a email from a friend. It was too good to not pass along.

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life,
whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

Good Night

When you go to bed at night, do you wonder who, if anyone, is thinking about you before they go to sleep?

I do.

Take Me Away

One of my favorite times, besides the early morning, is when the house is all clean. The floors are swept (hardwood), the dishes are done and put away, everything is dusted, laundry's clean, folded and put away, there is no junk lying around on the kitchen table or the floors (ie school papers, books, backpacks, gym duffle bags). When all is clean and tidy, I love to light candles. I love turning off all the lights and just using the candles for light. I wish I could have more of those times. Lit candles, clean house, cup of coffee and reading a book. Nice dream huh? Time to wake up and get back to the real world.

I was told this week that if I wanted romance, read a book. I should have gone to the bookstore this weekend instead of wasting my time at home.

Some of the things I love about the weekend: jeans, sneakers if I go out or running around with socks on at home, no make-up, unless I go to church (which I didnt today), sports bra, and to be the ultimate geek, I wear my glasses instead of my contacts.

Hey, you know what? I am the world's worst mom. Really! I am. Just ask my daughter. She told me today that she was going to live with grandma (my mom) because I loved the animals (our pets) more than her. Just wait OG, Joe...those sweet little angels that you have now, they grow up. It is on days like today that I wonder why I wished for a girl instead of a boy. lol

I am going nuts trying to figure out how to add blogs to my sidebar. I got a name to appear, but when I would click on it, it would say that it couldnt find the URL. I am a computer dummy. Dont you love it when you figure out how to do something?!? I did it! I figured it out! I am so proud of myself. I am trying to it, but dang, that takes some time to add doesnt it?? I didnt ask anyone's "permission", so if you dont want me to put your blog up there, I will take it down if you want me to.

Still

I still hate Saturdays.
I still hate them for the same reason I did a month ago.
Too much damn time.
Especially home alone.
I used to love time alone.

from "Run" by Snow Patrol:

"To think I might not see those eyes
Makes it so hard not to cry
And as we say our long goodbye
I nearly do"

I am sorry I am down today. I dont know why. Well, yeah I do. I got my feelings hurt. Feelings I should have known better than to reveal. Its been over a month, you would think I could let it go. And I am. Slowly.

TGIF

Joe asked in a comment if I had a busy day yesterday. No. Not really. I just wasnt really in a mood to post. I was kind of in a bad mood yesterday. I had a headache. I took four aspirin. I know it's probably just a surge of hormones from that "time of the month".

I'm sorry. I wish I had something interesting to say or talk about. I dont. I have a boring, normal life. I dont even have an interesting past to tell about. I am boring. Everything I do or say seems to scream BORING!

Even this morning getting ready for work I came to that realization. I have three basic colors in my closet: black, brown and white. Whoo hoo!!! Seriously though, what other colors do you need? Isnt black supposed to be a sexy color though? I can remember when I was younger my mom couldnt talk me in to ever wearing anything black. I thought it was too seductive and 'old' looking. Now every thing I own is in black it seems.

I got my new Eddie Bauer catalog in the mail. I am going to sit, look, drool, then pout and whine because I cant afford all the things I want.

Ok...I have to ask a really dumb question. I have seen this made mention of on Sleepless and on Joe's blogs, but what does PVD stand for?

I work with a girl who got a divorce earlier this year. Now she is dating a guy. He comes to work to see her all the time. They just sit, smile and talk to each other. Makes me sick. He is always bringing her a milkshake, ice cream or a cappuccino. Yesterday he sent her flowers. I think I am gonna puke. All over her flowers!

It turned really cool here yesterday and got cold last night. We had to turn on the heat last night. I love it when you are lying in bed going to sleep and the heat kicks on. I love that sound. I am asleep in no time.

So you would think that with it being that cool, that fall would on its way. Nope. No such luck. The high temperatures are supposed to be back in the upper 70's this weekend and 80 again by next Tuesday. I hate the back and forth.

I had lunch at Red Lobster yesterday. I had a cup of clam chowder. It was soooo good! I wish I could have another one today! I am hungry. I have no idea what I am going to have. So what did everyone have for lunch today?

Beer or Makeup?

Pre School Test

Pre-school children were asked the following question:

"In which direction is the bus pictured above traveling?"

Look carefully at the picture.

Do you know the answer?

The only possible answers are "left" or "right."

Think about it

Still don't know?

Okay, I'll tell you.

The pre-schoolers all answered "left."

When asked, "Why do you think the bus is traveling in the left direction?"
they answered:

"Because you can't see the door."

Feel pretty stupid now?

Me too.

Weirdos and Losers

Last night after work I had to go to hell, aka Walmart. I stopped and got a shopping cart at the front. And no CK, I didn’t see any good looking women with killer smiles, sorry. As I was walking away with my cart, the men’s department is to my left and women’s to the right. I felt someone looking at me. As I looked up, there was a man standing at the edge of the men’s department. He was looking at me and smiling. I smiled back and darted in to the women’s department. I didn’t think much of it. I had stopped to look at a sweatshirt and when I looked back up there he was. He was standing in front of my cart smiling at me. I smiled back. He said, “Oh, I’m sorry, you just looked really familiar, but I guess not.” I smiled and said, “No, I don’t think so. I don’t know you. Sorry.” He just stood there, smiling. So I walked off. Later as I was walking down an aisle in the household products, I look up and who is standing there smiling at me? Yep. Him. I smiled back and darted up an aisle right before the one he was standing in front of. As I made it to the end of the aisle, he was standing there at the end of the aisle he was on. I didn’t stop on the aisle I was going up either, which means he must have walked straight up his aisle with out stopping either. I looked over at him and he said, “I’m John.” I said, “I’m Kris.” He said, “What do you do?” I told him…vaguely and truthfully, naïve me. Then he said, “Are you married?” as he looked down at my left hand. I said, “Yes.” He said, “Lucky guy.” I just smiled and said “Thank you” and walked off. He gave me the chills. After that, it seemed like every aisle I looked down, he was there. Just my luck, seems like my whole life I have only attracted weirdos and old men.

My child is such a "loser". lol No! Not like that! I am referring to the way she loses stuff, sweatshirts, jackets, books, jewelry, etc. We often remark at home that it is a good thing her head is attached or she would lose that too. I know, I know, typical parent remark. But right now we are in the process of trying to locate a lost notebook for school. A notebook, which is part of her grade nonetheless! I was a packrat as a kid and if I happened to lose something, it drove me nuts! I can remember losing a handheld foldout fan that my great grandmother gave me. I remember lying awake at night trying to remember where I left it. I have learned to let go of a lot more things now that I am ‘older’. The only things I seem to lose now are my heart and my temper.

Why?

Why does lipstick not stay on my lips? But yet it wont wash off the damn coffee mugs in the dishwasher? Can anyone tell me why???

Quote

"When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say."
~ Abraham Lincoln

Winter

Wow. I am seriously PMSing today.

I can think of ten million things I want to write about when I am not sitting here. I even jot down notes to myself, but then I sit here and I can’t think of a damn thing. My thoughts aren’t solid. I feel like they are a liquid that has been spilled and flowing all over the place.

This past weekend I was supposed to get my hair trimmed when I took my daughter to get hers cut. But that day when I did my hair, it looked so good! So I decided to not mess with getting it trimmed. Why is that? My hair can look perfect all weekend, then turn to crap during the workweek. Typical.

I have short hair. A friend asked me the other day with winter coming why didn’t I want to let my hair grow out some. Actually winter is one of the times I like having short hair the best. I love walking outside in the cold air. It feels so good on my neck and ears. I love the feel of my leather coat against my neck. I love wrapping a scarf around my neck and then burying my face down in to it to keep it warm.

I love winter. I can’t wait for it to get here. The only problem with winter is my feet are never warm! It doesn’t matter how thick the socks are; my feet are always cold. What is the saying, “cold feet, warm heart”?

This is a “fantasy” that I have:
To be in a cabin in the winter, with a handsome man of course. Lying in front of a fireplace. Making love on the floor under a huge pile of blankets, afterwards, my head on his chest, him running his fingers through my hair, watching the fire. It’s snowing outside. We go outside, kissing and holding each other in the snow, only to come back in and start all over again in front of the fireplace.

I have been snow skiing once. It was my Senior trip in high school. There were 18 of us, 6 girls, 12 guys. I wasn’t really “great” friends with anyone in particular in high school, but I was friends with everyone. I had one really good “guy” friend. His name was David. He looked out for me. I was such a young, naïve thing. David would come to my house almost every day in the summer. He would come over and watch soap operas with me. My boyfriend didn’t like David. It was nothing romantic. Although we did try and go out once. It didn’t work. The summer I went to Europe, David threw me a surprise going away party. David had a swimming pool. It was at his house that I went skinny-dipping for the first time, only to have him sneak over and turn the underwater lights on. Anyway, David made sure that I went on this ski trip. We had a lot of fun. I can still remember getting stoned in the bathroom. I couldn’t ski very well. I have a bad knee. Since high school, I have dislocated it twice. When your kneecap rolls around to the back of your leg, it isn’t pleasant. Too much sex in one day was the culprit the last time it happened, must have been all those positions. Wow, I keep skipping around, that was the first and last time I ever went skiing. But I still love winter and the snow.

Have you ever wished you could hold someone’s hand? Or maybe better yet, have them hold yours. Just sit beside each other, you don’t even have to speak or look at me, just hold my hand. I just want to feel the warmth of your hand wrapped around mine, just to know you are there.

Quote

“Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts.
And we are never, ever the same.”