Moments of Introspection: July 2018

July 31, 2018

Shelby....In Your Face Or Ignoring You

Ignoring her daddy and "sleeping"

Up close Hello!

July 30, 2018

Shelby the Sleepy, Hungry Girl

Sleepy time!

Hanging out at Grandma's

Explaining to Daddy that he is late with supper.

Hello From Shelby!

July 29, 2018

Sunday Stealing: Things You Can't Possibly Know

Thank you, Kwizgiver, for the following questions! (Pretend there were 29 questions you already answered!)

30. What color is your watch? I no longer wear a watch. The last watch I owned/wore had a brown leather band with a silver watch attached.

31. What do you think of when you think of Australia? Kanagroos

32. Ever ridden on a roller coaster? I have ridden many roller coaster but none in the last 10 years.

33. Birthstone? Opal

34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive through? Nearly every time I go to a fast food place, I go through the drive through.

35. Do you have any friends on Facebook that you actually hate? No.

36. Do you have a dog? Yes! My Shelby (see photo on the left)

37. Last person you talked to on the phone? My husband

38. Have you met anyone famous? Does Jeff Gordon or Ken Schrader (both from NASCAR) count? Those are the only two I can remember right now.

39. Any plans today? Blogging, watching a movie and doing homework.

40. From whom did you get this? Kwizgiver through Sunday Stealing

41. Are you happy? Sometimes

42. Where are you right now? In a hotel room, working on homework for the training class I am in.

43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? Rude people

44. Last song listened to? "Aerials" by System of a Down

45. Last movie you saw? Kung Fu Panda 2

46. Are you allergic to anything? I am allergic to bullshit.

47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? Sketechers

48. Are you jealous of anyone? No

49. Are you married? Yes

50. Is anyone jealous of you? I doubt it.

51. What time is it? Time to take a nap

52. Do any of your friends have children? Yes

53. Do you eat healthy? Not really

54. What do you usually do during the day? Work

55. Do you hate anyone right now? No

56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Yes

57. How many kids do you want when you're older? I am older and I already have two kids. I do not want any more children.

58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 48

59. Have you ever been to Six Flags? I have been to Six Flags many times.

60. How did you get one of your scars? When I was a child I fell onto a glass bottle and cut open my knee. I had to get stitches.

July 27, 2018

eCard of the Week #255: Not Enough Days

Some say there aren't enough days in the week,

I believe there aren't enough days in the weekend.

July 26, 2018

Hanging Out and Begging

Shelby is begging her Daddy to give her his food.

Shelby is hanging out with, and protecting her daddy.

Hi from Shelby!

July 25, 2018

Watch Your...

Watch your thoughts, for they become words.

Watch your words, for they become actions.

Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your habits, for they become character.

Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

July 23, 2018

Hungry Dog Says Hi

Daddy was late getting Shelby's dinner. So she is chowing down!

Hello from a dog with a belly full of dinner.

July 22, 2018

Sunday Stealing: Food, Glorious Food

1. Do you like pie? I love pie, especially strawberry-rhubarb pie.

2. Italian or Mexican? Mexican

3. Can you bake? If so, what are your favorite things to bake? I can bake a little bit, nothing fancy. I like to bake cookies.

4. Do you use cook books or do you try to find recipes online? I use recipes I find online.

5. Do you own a kitchen aid mixer? No, but I plan to get one.

6. Ever cooked a meal for more than 15 people at one time? Yes, and I did not enjoy it.

7. Do you like hospital food? Hospital food is too bland for my taste.

8. Favorite fast food restaurant? Dairy Queen

9. Any picky eaters in your family? A few

10. Soda or Tea? Tea

11. Hot chocolate? I like hot chocolate, with little marshmallows in it.

12. Favorite holiday dish? Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving time.

13. What is the most tasteful strangest looking thing you have ever tasted? I don't recall eating anything that looked strange. I have eaten rattlesnake, which I thought tasted good.

14. Fries or tater tots? Fries

15. Do you like cheese? If so what kind? I like cheese, especially natural white cheddar.

16. Home made or can soup? Home made soup

17. Do you like to eat out? Yes

18. What kind of food is popular where you are? (Like in Alaska it is seafood) Bratwurst

19. Do you like cotton candy? Yes

20. Turkey or Chicken? Turkey

21. Hamburger or tuna helper? Hamburger helper

22. Raw or cooked veggies? Depends on the vegetable and if I am eating the vegetables as a meal or as a snack.

23. Do you like salad? If so, what is your favorite kind of salad? I do like salad and eat a lot of it. My favorite is a garden salad with a variety of toppings.

24. Favorite pizza topping? Mushrooms and Canadian bacon

25. Do you like meat loaf? Yes, especially when my mother-in-law makes it. Her recipe is awesome!

July 20, 2018

Old Dog Likes to Relax

Shelby loves relaxing in her favorite chair.

July 19, 2018

eCard of the Week #254: Sometimes My Dog...

Sometimes my dog looks at me like,

get your shit together.

July 18, 2018

Calm Morning vs Stormy Morning

Yesterday the sunrise was beautiful.

This morning, the sun is hidden by the incoming storm clouds.

July 17, 2018

Watching for Mama, Being Silly and Saying Hi!

Silly doggie

Sleepy Doggie

Shelby is looking for her Mama!

Shelby is tired of looking for her Mama.

Hi from Shelby!

July 16, 2018

Clouds, River and A Lunch Time View

View of Missouri before heading to Kansas.

Missouri River

My view while eating lunch.

July 15, 2018

Trip Time for Training

Minnesota Wind Farm

Iowa

Missouri!

July 14, 2018

Sunday Stealing: So What Do YOU Do?

What excites you right now? Being home after a long day of work.

What are you looking forward to? Seeing my dog's happy face when I get home from a three week training session.

What’s the best thing that happened to you this year? My husband and I took a day trip to the Wisconsin Dells.

Where did you grow up? In a very small town in rural Missouri.

What do you do for fun? Play online video games, read, watch movies and sleep.

Who is your favorite superhero? Deadpool

Is there a charitable cause you support? Several

What’s the most important thing I should know about you? You should know that I am very open minded and will not judge you.

Tell us of something that relaxes you and always makes you happy. Playing video games and sleeping.

If you could take the train from anywhere to anywhere, where would 'anywhere' be? The Great Smokey Mountains

What will you always pack in your suitcase? Bras

What will you never pack in your suitcase? Candy, food, water or soda.

July 13, 2018

Looking Through Photos and Remembering My Son

Richard Colt Hazlett

I miss you just as much today as I did the day you left this world.

I love you to the moon and back, forever and always.

July 11, 2018

I Love Seeing The Sun Rise

Sunrise through the fog on July 10, 2018

Beautiful sunrise glow on July 11, 2018

July 10, 2018

eCard of the Week #253: I Didn't Do....

I need to be able to say this on my days off! LOL

I didn't do shit today and it was fantastic!

July 9, 2018

What is Mama Eating??!!

Shelby was trying really hard to figure out what I was eating.

I explained to her that I was eating chocolate and that doggies cannot have chocolate.

She was not happy with my explanation and continue to give me her "curious" look.

July 8, 2018

Sunday Stealing: Swap Bot Questions

1.Where were you 3 hours ago? Laying in bed, being lazy.

2.Have you ever eaten a crayon? I ate a few crayons when I was a child.

3.Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? A pink bottle of Sweet Pea body spray.

4.When is the last time you went to the mall? About a month ago.

5.Are you wearing socks right now? I am not wearing socks at the moment. I will put some on before I go outside.

6.When was the last time you drove out of town? Two days ago.

7.Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? I have not been to the movies within the last 5 days.

8.What was the last thing you had to drink? Coffee

9.What are you wearing right now? Pajamas

10.Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it? I take my Jeep to the automatic car wash.

11.Last food that you ate? Mini marshmallows as a snack.

12.Where were you last week at this time? Outside helping my nephew and husband work on the old Jeep, and also spending time with my niece, great niece and great nephew.

13.Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? I purchased a red t-shirt to wear on the Fourth of July.

14.When is the last time you ran? I ran a very short distance last week to get to the bathroom.

15.What's the last sporting event you watched? On T.V., I recently watched UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). I follow the St. Louis Cardinals every day through the internet. I have not been to any live events in a very long time.