Camera Critters: Shelby the Supervisor is Tired

On Saturday, 31 August 2013 my wonderful in-laws built new steps

for my deck.  Shelby was suppose to be supervising but could

not keep her eyes open most of the time.

Yankee Candle

Photo (c) Yankee Candle

I love Yankee Candle!  Right now they are having a $1.00 sale on tarts, car fresheners and votives.  Love! Love! Love!

My favorite scents are Cranberry Chutney, Lilac Blossoms and Clean Cotton.


PS:  No, I am not getting paid to make this post!!!

Sunday Stealing: Young At Heart

This week's questions come from Lacey Eagle Bear

1. Are you a young heart or an old soul?   I am an old soul.

2. What makes someone a best friend?  Being honest and being there for you no matter what is going on in your life.

3. What Christmas present do you remember the most? A teddy bear I received when I was really young (in the early 1970's)

4. Tell me a movie/song/TV show/playbook that has changed your life. None that I can think of

5. Name one physical feature that you like about yourself and one that you dislike. I like my smile and hate my weight.

6. Can money buy happiness?  Only temporarily.
 
7. What’s more important in a relationship: physical attraction or emotional connection?  Emotional connection

8. Is there anyone close to you that you know you can’t trust?  Yes

9. Where was your favorite place to go when you were a little kid?  My grandparents house.

10. Have you spent a night in the hospital?   Yes

11. Do you enjoy being only with 1-2 friends or with a large group of people? A small group of people.  Large groups make me nervous.

12. Have you ever been bullied?  Yes

13. If your partner wanted to wait until marriage until having sex, would you stay in that relationship?  Yes

14. Do you believe in God?   Yes

15. Out of all the social networks in the world why use a blog?  A blog can be way more personal.

16. What is your quirkiest habit? Picking scabs

17. What is normal? Are you normal? No and I know it isn't me.

18. Someone close to you is dying! You have the choice to let this person live for 10 more years but if you do you cause the death of 10 strangers. I would leave it up to the person dying.

19. What is one thing you could never forgive? Cheating

20. When you’re alone in your own home, do you talk out loud to yourself?   Yes

21. Who is your favorite super hero? Iron Man

22. Could you be in a long distance relationship?  No, tried that and it didn't work.

23. Do you know what makes you happy?  Yes

24. Who was your first crush?  Jimmy

25. Where is your favorite place to go out and eat? Texas Roadhouse

26. Are you an early bird or night owl? Night Owl

27. Give me an unpopular opinion you have. I don't have any.

28. Do you believe in giving kids medals and trophies for participation?   No

29. What song best describes your life right now?   "Eat The Rich" by Aerosmith

30. How do you express your creativity?  Through blogging 

31. Describe your neighborhood. Small town and quiet.

32. Give me the story of your life in 6 words. In debt and depressed at times.

Wednesday Weirdness: Randomness

1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a Computer Programmer and I wanted to join the U.S. Air Force.

2. Do you put ketchup on top of your french fries or on the side to dip in?

I put the ketchup and mustard on the side and dip in. I don't like to put the condiments on top because they soak through the fries. Unless I put gravy or malt vinegar on my fries, then the fries getting soaked is ok.

3. When was the last time you had phone sex?

The last time I had phone sex was 11 or 12 ago with Steve (my husband). It wasn't as good as the real thing of course but it was kind of a thrill.

4. When was the last time you made someone cry?

I cannot remember the last time I made someone cry. I do my best to keep the peace and be kind to people. I do not like hurting people's feelings.

5. How often do you sing in the shower?

I don't sing in the shower that often. I don't really like my voice But sometimes a song will get stuck in my head and I belt it out while scrubbing up.

6. Have you ever cooked dinner or any other meal naked? If not, would you?

I have cooked dinner and breakfast and prepared lunch in the nude. But that was many many years ago. Now, there is no way in hell I would do that lol!

Sunday Stealing: Let Me Give Your Heart A Break Meme

This week's questions come from Cinematic Symphony.

Do you prefer a lot of ice in your drinks or just a little bit of ice?  A lot of ice

Which condiment (ketchup, mustard, etc.) do you use the most of? Mustard

Does war scare you? Yes

Do you know any songs that are older than you are? Yes

Are you comfortable sharing drinks with your friends? Yes

What season were you born in? Fall

Have you ever spent over $100.00 on an article of clothing? What was it? No, and I probably never will.

Do you think you’re too hard on yourself sometimes? Yes, all the time.

What pizza place do you usually order from? Pizza Hut

Honestly, have you ever mooned or flashed somebody? Yes

Do you have a least favorite color? Not really

Honestly, have you ever written something on a bathroom stall? Yes

Who do you consider to be the king of pop? No

Do you know all of the words to any childrens song? Yes

Can you name 3 purple foods? Eggplant, Grapes and Plums

When was the last time you made a pinky promise? Over 20 years ago

What celebrity do you wish would have a big comeback? Drew Barrymore

Do you think your parents know things about you that you don’t want them to? Probably

Have you ever walked into a spider web? Yes

What grocery store do you usually get your food from? Wal Mart

What would be your happily ever after? Debt free, owning my own home and a new car; surrounded by family and friends.

When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people? A few months ago

Who is the worst driver you know? An ex-boyfriend.

How about the best driver? My husband

Are you shorter or taller than most of your friends? Taller

Do you know anybody who was born on a holiday? Yes

What is one thing you really don’t like sharing? Stuff about my past.

Have you ever been hit on through text message? Yes

What was the last junk food you ate? A candy bar

Do you prefer sweet or sour candy? Sweet candy

What was the last alcoholic beverage you consumed? A Malibu Sunrise.

Currently waiting on something/someone? Yes

What was the last thing you watched on television? "Under The Dome"

How old will you be in 12 months? 43

Do you sleep naked? No

Have you ever held hands with someone in a car? Yes

Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette? Yes

What do you say during awkward silences?  "Ummm, I will chat with you later."

When will you next see the last person you texted? Hopefully at Christmas.

Honestly, when is the last time you have been to Texas? In April 2013

Playing with Photos of Annabelle & Shelby

Wordless Wednesday: Storm Cloud

This post is linked up to: Wordless Wednesday and Wordless Wednesday Bloggers.

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Things I Learned Living in the South

A possum is a flat animal that sleeps in the middle of the road.

There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 of them live in the South.

There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 of them live in the South, plus a couple no one's seen before.

If it grows, it'll stick ya. If it crawls, it'll bite cha.

Onced and Twiced are words.

It is not a shopping cart, it is a buggy!

Jawl-P? means, Did you all go to the bathroom?

People actually grow,eat and like okra.

Fixinto is one word. It means I'm going to do that.

There is no such thing as lunch. There is only dinner and then there's supper.

Iced tea is appropriate for all meals and you start drinking it when you're two. We do like a little tea with our sugar. It is referred to as the Wine of the South.

Backwards and forwards means I know everything about you.

The word jeet is actually a question meaning, 'Did you eat?'

You don't have to wear a watch, because it doesn't matter what time it is, you work until you're done or it's too dark to see.

You don't PUSH buttons, you MASH em.

Ya'll is singular. All ya'll is plural.

All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, insect, or animal.

You carry jumper cables in your car - for your OWN car.

You only own five spices: salt, pepper, mustard, Tabasco and ketchup.

The local papers cover national and international news on one page, but require 6 pages for local high school sports, the motor sports, and gossip.

Everyone you meet is a Honey, Sugar, Miss (first name) or Mr. (first name) and my favorite "Baby"

You think that the first day of deer season is a national holiday.

You know what a hissy fit is.

Fried catfish is the other white meat.

We don't need no dang Driver's Ed. If our mama says we can drive, we can drive!!!

You understand these jokes and forward them to your Southern friends and those who just wish they were from the SOUTH.

Sunday Stealing: Meme 325

This week's questions come from a blog called In Case You Were Wondering....

Something that’s holding you back from achieving your dreams: Money

Something you think you could win an award for: Being Kind

Something you fear more than anything:  Death

Something you wish people would understand: Depression

Something that keeps you going everyday: My children, dog and family.

Something amazing that happened last summer: I got to see my son.

Something you hate that people say: "It is what it is."

Something you refuse to pay money for: Sex

Something you wish you could have told that person that you never saw again: "I love you"

Something that really stands out about last year: I lost my dog, Annabelle! :( I really miss her.

Something you like that everyone else thinks is weird: Sleeping most of the day on my days off.

Something you do when you’re trying to calm down: Think about happy things.

Something you do when you wake up at three AM: Go to the bathroom.

Something amazing that’s happened this year: I got to see my brother and both of my children.

Something you love doing on cold rainy days: Sleep

Something you listen to when you’re in a really good mood: 1980's music

Something that irritates you more than anything: Stupidity

Something you’re addicted to/can’t stop doing: Playing video games.

Something that really stands out about you: My kindness

Something about you that’s like everyone else: I have a soul

Something that makes you change the channel: Commercials about animal abuse or child abuse.

Something you think about every night before you go to sleep: My children and family.

Something that you don’t think will ever change about you: The way I treat people.

Something about you that you think will soon change: My weight

Something that broke your heart as a child: My grandmother's death.

Something that really sparks your interest: Reading

Something that truly disgusts you:  Animal Abuse and Child Abuse

Something the opposite gender has complimented you on: My boobs

Camera Critters: Buddy

Buddy, the handsome dog!

Tailgating Time: Barbecue Shrimp

Barbecue Shrimp

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
32 large shrimp (about 1-1/2 pounds), in their shells

To make the marinade: In a small sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the remaining marinade ingredients. Stir and allow to cool at room temperature.

Using a sharp knife split open the back of each shrimp and de-vein it. Place the shrimp in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Remove the shrimp from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill over Direct High heat until the shrimp are just opaque in the centre and firm to the touch, 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and serve warm or at room temperature with rice, if desired.
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Happy Anniversary To Me!

My husband got me roses for our anniversary.  

We have been married for three years but we have been together for over 12 years.

Sunday Stealing: Massive Alphabet Meme Part Two

This week's questions come from a defunct blog called Tense Teacher. 

The Letter N
Do you have a nickname?  Yes.  Shay, Mom, Sis, Aunt, Grandma...etc
What is your favorite number?  Five
Do you prefer night or day? Night

The Letter O
What is your one wish? To be debt free and not have to worry about money.
Are you an only child? No
Do you wish this year was over?  Yes.  

The Letter P
What is one fear that you are most paranoid about? Death
What personality trait would you look for in someone you wanted to date? Kindness

The Letter Q
Are you quick to judge people? No

The Letter R
Do you think you are always right? No
Do you watch reality T.V.?  Yes.  
What is a good reason to cry? The death of my dog, Annabelle last year.  Missing my parents and grandparents (all four are deceased).

The Letter S
Do you prefer sun or rain? Sun
Do you like snow?   Yes, as long at it is at least 50 degrees outside.
What is your favorite season? Spring

The Letter T
What time is it? 10:17pm
What time did you wake up? 9:00AM
When was the last time you slept in a tent? 12 years ago

The Letter U
Are you wearing underwear?   Yes.  
Do you open your eyes when under water?  Yes.  

The Letter V
What is the worst veggie? Asparagus
Where do you want to go on vacation? Hawaii or Ireland
What was your last family vacation together? A trip to Missouri/Arkansas/Texas

The Letter W
What is your worst habit? Picking zits and scabs; trusting people.
Where do you live? Wisconsin, USA

The Letter X
Have you ever had an X-ray?   Yes.  
Have you ever seen the X-Games?  Yes.  
Do you own or have you ever played a xylophone? Owned a toy xylophone.

The Letter Y
Do you like the color yellow?  Yes.  
What year were you born in? 1970
What do you yearn for most? To be debt free and not have to worry about money.

The Letter Z
What is your Zodiac Sign? Libra
Do you believe in the Zodiac?  Yes.  
What is your favorite zoo animal? Siberian Tiger

Camera Critters: Shelby Needs A Nap

Shelby trying to take a nap.

We Miss You Annabelle!

Annabelle was 1/2 Cocker Spaniel and 1/2 Black Labrador.

It is hard to believe it has been a year since she left this world.

I miss her just as much now as I did then.

The hole left in my soul from losing her can never be mended.

 

 

 

 

In Memory of Annabelle

I miss you so very much Annabelle. 

You are forever a part of me.

It is hard to believe it has been almost a year since you left this world.

I think about you every day.