Moments of Introspection

April 11, 2016

It's National Pet Day

Happy National Pet Day from Shelby and I!

April 10, 2016

Sunday Stealing: Ask, Ask, Ask

This weeks Sunday Stealing was stolen from "I Take Surveys".

1 -If you were stranded on an island, who do you wish to be with? My dog, husband, brother, all my in-laws, nieces and nephews!

2 - What do you feel right now? At the moment I feel ok.

3 - What chocolate is your favorite? Nearly all of it. I like a wide variety of chocolate.

4 - Why did you create a blog account? So I can express my thoughts and feelings instead of holding them in.

5 - Who is your favorite blogger? I have several of them. See my list of "Places I Visit Online" in the right sidebar of this blog.

6 - When was the last time you cried? Why? Earlier....I miss my son.

7 - Who is your best friend? Nancy Joe, Johnny and Rose.

8 - What kind of music do you listen to? A wide variety...ranging from ACDC to Garth Brooks to ZZ Top and a nearly everything in between.

9 - Do you have troubles sleeping at night? Yes

10 - What do you prefer, jeans or shorts? Jeans

11 - Did you try to change for a person? Yes and it did not work. The individual has to be willing to change/want to change. One cannot force them to change.

12 - Are you in a good or bad mood? I am not really in a good or bad mood. I am more in a ok or meh mood.

13 - Name someone you can’t live without. My children.

14 - Do you have a grudge against anyone? No.

15 - Are you a crybaby? No.

16 - When people praise you for your looks, what feature do they praise? I don't recall ever being praised for my looks. I do like my eyes.

17 - What hair color do you prefer? My natural hair color (dark brown). I have never dyed my hair and probably never will.

18 - If you can change anything about yourself, what is it? I would lose a lot of weight.

19 - Can you live without internet? No.

20 - Have you ever experienced being hysterical? Yes

21 - Did you have an accident last year? No.

22 - What are you thinking right now? I am thinking about going grocery shopping.

23 - Have you been hurt so bad that you can’t find words to explain how you feel? Yes

24 - Do you have trust issues? Yes

25 - Who’s the person who first comes to your mind when someone mentions “love”? Depends on what type of love. I love my children, my dog, my husband, my brother, my extended family.

26 - Do you believe in the phrase “If it’s meant to be, it will be”? No.

27 - Do you believe in destiny? No.

28 - How do you look right now? Tired...so I am in my pajamas.

29 - Did you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Yes, and even as an adult I feel that way now and then.

30 - Favorite city? La Crosse, Wisconsin

April 9, 2016

Camera Critters: Happy Shelby

This is the beautiful, happy face that I got to see when I got home from work yesterday.

Shelby makes my heart and soul happy. :)

This post is linked to Camera Critters.

April 8, 2016

A Beautiful Gift

Today I received this beautiful gift in the mail.
Thank you Colleen! You are one awesome lady.

The heart sits on the shelf with my son's ashes and with my dog,
Annabelle's ashes. The tiger on the shelf belonged to my son.

April 7, 2016

Spring Deco with Shelby's Supervision

Mushrooms and a crystal ball.

Solar lantern

Shelby keeping an eye on the birds, rabbits
and squirrels trying to get in her yard.

April 5, 2016

eCard of the Week #134: Treat Stress Like A Dog Would

Handle every stressful situation like a dog.

If you can't eat it or play with it, just pee

on it and walk away!

April 4, 2016

Stuck In My Head: "6th Avenue Heartache" by The Wallflowers

"6th Avenue Heartache"

Sirens ring, the shots ring out

A stranger cries, screams out loud

I had my world strapped against my back

I held my hands, never knew how to act

And the same black line that was drawn on you

Was drawn on me

And now it's drawn me in

6Th Avenue heartache

Below me was a homeless man

I'm singin' songs I knew complete

On the steps alone, his guitar in hand

It's fifty years, stood where he stands

And the same black line that was drawn on you

Was drawn on me

And now it's drawn me in

6Th Avenue heartache

Now walkin' home on those streets

The river winds move my feet

Subway steam, like silhouettes in dreams

They stood by me, just like moonbeams

And the same black line that was drawn on you

Was drawn on me

And now it's drawn me in

6Th Avenue heartache

Look out the window, down upon that street

And gone like a midnight was that man

But I see his six strings laid against that wall

And all his things, they all look so small

I got my fingers crossed on a shooting star

Just like me-just moved on

And the same black line that was drawn on you

Was drawn on me

And now it's drawn me in

6Th Avenue heartache

April 3, 2016

Sunday Stealing: Survey 212

This weeks Sunday Stealing was stolen from "I Take Surveys".

Is your birth year an odd or even number?: 1970 - An even number

Which one of your friends is the most outgoing?: I have several friends that are outgoing.

Have you eaten any of your favorite foods today?: Not yet

When did you last find yourself in an awkward situation?: Last month

When was the last time you ignored, or went against, someone’s advice?: A few weeks ago.

What happened?: I was very sick and didn't go to the doctor quick enough. By the time I did go to the doctor, I had pneumonia.

How many different towns/cities have you lived in?: 14 or so.

When was the last time you had Nutella?: Last month. I even have some at work in case I get a craving.

Who is your favorite character in“The Big Bang Theory”?: Sheldon

What are your parents’ middle names?: Gale and Sue

Name someone with a sexy sounding voice.: My husband

Are your eyes the same color as your sibling’s?: No

How many pets do you have? Would you like any more?: I have one dog and yes, I would love to have more dogs.

Is there a song you can’t stop listening to atm?: Not really one particular song. I have been listening to the Lithium channel on SiriusXM quite a bit though.

Is there a song that you’re fed up of hearing?: None that I can think of right now.

Did you have a strange or interesting dream last night?: no

Name 3 things that are in your refrigerator atm.: Orange juice, strawberries and apples.

Which friend do you confide in most?: Rose

What was your most recent reason for smiling? My co-workers gave me some awesome gifts last week. I am so grateful to have friends like them.