Happy White New Year?????

Here we are again, or should I say still. We are all white with snow again. It isn't suppose to stop until Saturday or Sunday.

Has anyone told Mother Nature that Christmas is over? And that we don't need a White New Year?

I was supppose to go to work today, But it is a snow day. Wow an extended Vacation. That part I like. But then again I get cabin fever for being in so long. I have been on vacation all week and I haven't gotten out much because of the weather.

Thank you to Lisa for talking to me on the phone so much so I don't get board.

Have a Fantastic New Year, and Everyone be safe.

Merry White Christmas

When they said "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas", did they mean Bilzzard?

Well that's what we are getting here. Don't ya just love Colorado weather? I'm not sure if I do. It is suppose to be snowing until tomorrow with blizzard conditions.

So I am indoors, and not outdoors. No driving for me. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a White Christmas, just didn't want the blizzard.

My Christmas shopping is about done, except for my spouse. He may have to wait until after Christmas for his presents.

On another note, I just want to say to my sister Lisa, how much I love her, and appreciate her. She has done so much for me. Thanks Lisa, also for getting me into the blogging world. I am trying to Learn to express myself, but only time can and will tell if I am able to keep this up.

Thank you all for visiting my blog, and Have a wonderful holiday season.

Merry Christmas

It is one week until Christmas. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

What are your Christmas Traditions?

When I was young we opened one gift, it was always pajama's. When I got married my husband did not like that tradition. So we don't do that any longer. I don't know that we have a lot of traditions right now. My boys are 21 and 25, and dont live close by. I need some new traditions. Any suggestions?

My christmas tree is only about 2-3 feet tall. Not by my choice. I guess I let my husband control the holidays a bit. Hummmmm, guess I better think about that.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season.

Micro Management

The company I work for says it doesn't Micro manage and is states they dont believe in Micro Management. Well .......

Starting Wednesday they started watching us closer than ever. They are keeping eyes on when we go to the rest room, How long we are gone, in fact they are watching everything we do. It's nuts if you ask me.

But I guess I will have to deal with it until I can find another job. I guess it shouldn't bother me, because I follow the rules. But It does.

Any thoughts? Please let me know

Happy Thanksgiving

T''was the night of Thanksgiving, I just couldn't sleep

I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -the dark meat & white
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing & turning with anticipation,
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door, &
Gazed at the fridge full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey & buttered potatoes,
Pickles & carrots, beans & tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump & so round,
'Til all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I crashed thru the ceiling floating into the sky,
With a mouthful of pudding & a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees,
Happy eating to all,- pass the cranberries please.
May your stuffing be tasty, your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n' gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize.
May your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!

Have a Great Holiday

I am still Around

Sorry it takes me so long to post. Things have been crazy. One son wothout a job and the other one wanting to get married. TOO MUCH.

Any way, Hope every one is doing ok. Thankyou for stopping by. Have a great day.
I will post again soon.

What Do You Do When.........

What do you do when your oldest son comes to you and says he is engaged? Then a few months later he tells you they are expecting a baby in June or July? He hasn't even brought her over to meet us yet. Then tells you they got pregnant on purpose? With no regards to the consequences? Well Ya try to do What I have done. (I think)

You welcome her with open arms when you finely get to meet her. (Still haven't meet her yet)
You tell them you want to be a part of the baby's life. and I think I will pray a lot. I think that's what I will do.

I hope the first time meeting her goes well. It is hard to know that her mother doesnt like my older son. But maybe time will tell.

I will let ya all know as time goes on and how the first meeting goes. Any other ideas? Let me know.

A very long MEME, but a fun one.

1) FIRST NAME? Jewel
2) WERE YOU NAMED AFTER SOMEONE? Yes, a friend of my mothers. She really liked the name. I on the other hand have had my doubts about it.
3) DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No. Never have
4) LUNCHMEAT? not really. I only like roastbeef
5) KIDS? I love kids. I would have loved to have had more
6) COULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF? I sure hope so.
7) DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? I use to. But not anymore.
8) DO YOU USE SARCSAM A LOT? Sometimes. It would probably be better if I used it more.
9) DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No. They were taken out when I was 3.
10) WOULD YOU BUNGEE? NO, AND HELL NO, AND NEVER
11) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Oatmeal w/rasins
12) DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES BEFORE TAKING THEM OFF? No, I leave them tied and untie them to put them back on.
13) DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No, but I am working on it. I am having problems with confidence.
14) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? I have three. they are Mint Chocolate chip, Strawberry, Cholotate
15) SHOE SIZE? 9 1/2
16) RED OR PINK? Pink, Pink, Pink
17) WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Do I have to choose one? My weight, my lackof self confidence.
18) WHAT DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My father, my sister and my grandparents.
19) LAST THING YOU ATE? Carrots w/ranch dressing and a diet coke
20) WHAT COLOR OF PANT & SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I am not wearing pants. I am wearing a jean skirt and black reebok tennis shoes.
21) WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The footballs Broncos vs Cleveland
23) WHAT COLOR OF CRAYON WOULD YOU BE? Purple
24) FAVORITE SMELL? Lilacs, and Roses, and Rasberry Sorbet Yankee Candle
25) WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mother
26) THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? If they are confident, and happy
27) DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON THAT SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes, My sister Lisa is great.
28) FAVORITE DRINK? Diet Black Cherry Vanilla Diet Coke.
29) FAVORITE SPORT? To play: Swimming, To watch: Basketball and football.
30) HAT SIZE? I have no clue, I dont care for hats.
31) DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? I wish I did. I wear Glasses.
32) FAVORITE FOOD? My favorite food would be Itilian, and I love T-bone steaks w/a salad and a bake potatoe w/lots of butter
33) SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy Endings. I am not someone who enjoys being scared. I do like a little bit of suspence, but have never cared for scary movies.
34) LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED AT THE THEATER? The Notebook.
35) COLOR OF SHIRT YOU ARE WEARING ? Light Blue
36) SUMMER OR WINTER? I like Spring or fall the best.
37) HUGGS OR KISSES? That is a hard one. I like long kisses with a deep long hug.
38) FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheese Cake w/Cherries, or anything w/rasberries
39) WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? None right now.
40) WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? I think it was a rerun of House on cable.
41) FAVORITE SOUND? A baby cooing, or Children Laughing
42) ROLLING STONE OR THE BEATLES? Beatles
43) FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN AWAY FROM HOME? Texas, I think.
44) WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? Do I have to name just one? I lke to sew, and do embroidery.
45) WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Payson Ut, October 27th

This was a very long MEME, thanks for Listening. I would love to hear more about you.

Sisters

I have been thinking a lot about my sisters lately. I hate the distance between us. I don't just mean because of where we live, but the fact we hardly ever talk or comunnicate. I am fairly close to a couple of my sisters. But lately they are not talking to me. I have no idea why. I wish I knew what was going on in their lives that has kept them from talkin gto me. I almost feel like I have offended them. I can't thnk of anything I have done though.

B.....Passed away 3 years ago, I was never very close with her, but I did love her dearly.
S.....Is in a world of her own and won't allow any family to talk to her. I feel sorry for her.
J.....This sister is a busy one. She has a daughter and she does so may things for her. Her daughter keeps her busy. J and I have always seemed to get a long. But I can't seem to get a hold of her these days.
L.....The sister I get along with the best, I think. I know she has a lot to do and is busy with her family. She has a lot on her plate. I just wish she knew how much I miss talking to her. I miss our daily conversations. I miss hearing about E and how he is doing. I miss being there for her.
I miss her PERIOD. I hope she knows that.
G.....I have hardly talked to this sister in the past year. I do call her, but she has 4 kids and I can never seem to reach her.
That is a little about my sisters. They are quite a bunch. I love them all, and I miss them. L if you read this, know I love and miss you very much.

Ok here Goes

Ok, I got some Great Ideas from S'mee, so here Goes.

If you could give a million dollars to charity, Whom would it go to and why.

I would give it to a charity that could help my Little Nephew Ethan. He has a lot of needs and I would want the money to go to help him and kids like him. I asked My sister Lisa what would best help him and she said Make a Wish, Primary Childrens, and Shriners. I think if I could only pick one I think it would be Make a Wish. There are so many children that need that wish to help them see a brighter moment. Although Primary Childrens helps and saves so many little lives each day. I think my Wish for Ethan would be a home built for his needs as he grows up and equipment to help him. He is going to need so much as he grows. But I won't have to wory about Love, because his family Loves him very much and I love him bunches. More than anyone knows. That is what I would do if I had a million dollars to send to Charity.

If you could fix any one problem by giving up one of the 5 senses which one would you give up and why.

My first choice would be to give up my vision so that Ethan could have a chance to see the World and the many things around him. The birds, butterflies, cars, Everything.

My second choice would be My ears and hearing. He has ear infections all the time and I wish I could take that from him. He is so handsome and so special. He is always in my thoughts and prayers. I bug his mom all the time for pictures so that I can keep him close to me and to my heart.

Well keep the suggestions comming. Have a great day.

Sorry for not posting in a while

I have been so busy, I didn't realize I hadn't posted in over a week. Yes Lisa, I am blogging. A big Thank you to those who left a comment on this last blog entry. I really appreciated the comments.

Work is going a little better. I am just taking it one day at a time. I am just working on my confidence.

So I am needing Ideas for topics again. So please leave me a comment with some ideas. Be careful what you say Lis.

Need to Vent

I need to vent a little tonight.

I was called into my bosses office this evening. He "advised" me I need to have more confidence in myself. He made comments about how I ask to many questions, and stated I need have the answers, I just need to trust myself. He also made the "comment" that most employers wouldn't be patient with their employees and would just as soon terminate them. I work for a Medical precollections company.

It has some very difficult issues that come up. The supervisors I have had to ask questions to haven't had the answers. He stated that I need to take this as a training lesson.

Part of me accepts this and another part wants to get very and I mean very defensive. I just don't know how to react.

I guess I won't ask questions anymore. I do need to be more confident. But again I am not sure how to feel. I am open to suggestions.

9/11/2006

This is a short Blog entry.

My heart and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of those who lost their lives 9/11/2001.

God Bless AMERICA!

Monday MEME on Friday

Well Lisa thinks I need a new post. So here goes.


1. How often do you blog? I check my blogs everyday, but I don't post something very often. I never know what to talk about.
2. Online Alias: Crypticlady.
3. Have you ever stood up for someone you hardly knew? Yes, especially when they are children.
4. What do you do most often when you are bored? Watch TV or read blogs.
5. When bathing, which do you wash first? my face
6. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? no, longest is probably 24-hrs
7. What color looks best on you? I like Purple, but most people like me in blue or red.
8. What’s your favorite drink? Coke Cola
9. Do you believe in heaven and hell as a real place that each of us will go to after death? I believe heaven and hell is something we create right here and now, and I believe that they are places we will go when we die.
10. Do you find that you have more online friends than offline friends? Sometimes. I find I keep up more with my online friends than my offline friends.
11. What was your favorite subject in school? I don't remember
12. Are you a perfectionist? Yes.
13. Do you spend more than you can afford? Yes, I try to stay within my means as often as I can though.
14. Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have love before? YES
15. Do you consider yourself creative? Sometimes, and depending on what I'm doing.
16. Do you give yourself the credit you deserve? NO.
17. Do you donate time or money to charities? When I can afford to.
18. Have you recently done something that you’ve criticized others for doing? I try not to criticize, but yes, I have been known to put my foot in my mouth a few times.
19. What’s on your mind? My Job and my son
20. Say one nice thing about the person who tagged you and the five people that you are going to tag. Lisa is a very talented and beautiful person and a very special sister.
I want to tag S'mee, Lisa, Val, Island Queen, and Mel

About My Husband

Ok, S'mee wants more info. So here goes.

1) What did I like about my husband when we met? He was kind, fairly good looking, spoiled me, bought me flowers.
2) How did our first date get set up? Through my mother, she set it up for us to meet. He took me to Hotel Utah to "The Roof", it was a restraunt in the hotel, on the top floor. (I don't know if it is still there or not.)
3) Did my family approve? Yes they did, (well at first). Then things go a little hairy when we got engaged.
4) First Impressions? He was handsome, caring, and all aroung a really nice guy.


Ok that's enough for now. More to come. Keep asking questions.

A Few Fact About Me

Ok, someone suggested I talk about what kind of a teenager I was.

Well a boring one. I was the quiet, shy one that sat in the back of the class room. My mom always said it wasn't worth grounding me because I never went anywhere.

How did I meet My hubby:
His office was next to my moms, he saw a picture of me and wanted to meet me. Haven't figured out why. And it has been 26 years.

More to come............. So be on the look out

Happy Sunday

Sorry it has been a while since my last post. Things have been a bit crazy. I also keep trying to get Lisa to help me with ideas, but no luck. So I will try later today to think of something. I just get so stuck. So any I deas would be great. Have a great Sunday.

MEME-OLOGY

GRUB-OLOGY

What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch
What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Wendys
What is your favorite sit down restaurant? Texas Road House (OH MY YUM)
On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant? 20%.
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? A good tossed salad.
Name three foods you detest above all others. Shrimp, Spinach and mayo.
What is your favorite dish to order in a Chinese restaurant? Orange Chicken
What are your pizza toppings of choice? Pineapple and Canadian Bacon
What do you like to put on your toast? Raspberry Jam.
What is your favorite type of gum? I don’t chew gum

TECH-OLOGY

Number of contacts in your cell phone? 40 ish.
Number of contacts in your email address book? 20 ish, Lost them all when my hard drive died and had to be replaced.
What is your wallpaper on your computer? A picture of a big purple flower.
What is your screensaver on your computer? none, it goes to sleep.
Are there naked pictures saved on your computer? No!
How many land line phones do you have in your house? 2
How many televisions are in your house? One
What kitchen appliance do you use the least? Electric Knife
What is the format of the radio station you listen to the most? FM radio, some music though, just depends on my mood.

BI-OLOGY

What do you consider to be your best physical attribute? Do I have to pick one?
Are you right handed or left handed? right handed
Do you like your smile? Yes
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Tonsils, adenoids, wisdom teeth, knee just to name a few.
Do you prefer to read when you go to the bathroom? No
Which of your five senses do you think is keenest? touch
When was the last time you had a cavity? Not sure
What is the heaviest item you lift regularly? I can’t lift more than 15 pounds
Have you ever been knocked unconscious? yes

MISC-OLOGY

If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? no
If you could change your first name, what would you change it to? Not sure what I would change it to. I hate the spelling of my name
How do you express your artistic side? Not sure I have one. *Grin*
What color do you think you look best in? Blue or Purple
How long do you think you could last in a medium security prison? I couldn’t last.
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake? To old can’t remember.
If we weren’t bound by society’s conventions, do you have a relative you would make a pass at? Absolutely.
How often do you go to church? Once a Month maybe
Have you ever saved someone’s life? Yes, I think I have.

What about you?

Ranting

Ok, I know it has been a while since I have posted anything. But I have good reason. (At least I think I do). We finally got our office moved at work, so things should quiet down a bit.

I have been thinking a lot about my boys (men), they are 21 and 25. Makes me sound old doesn't it. It has been a struggle for them especially my older son. I have so many what if's with him. Both of them are Bipolar and ADHD. So needless to say life was very interesting (if nothing else) as they were growing up.

I have been thinking about the Bipolar part of our lives. I hear people talking about other people with Bipolar and they are so judgmental. Unless you have it or live with it in your family, people shouldn't be judging those that do have Bipolar. It makes me so darn mad. I here how people are afraid, or plain judgmental. Well it is an illness. It can be treated with medications. Just like diabetes or other illnesses. Luckily my boys are doing fairly well with their Bipolar and ADHD.

I agree there are those who can't handle their illnesses, but what about those that can? I know people that are doing very well and that take there meds and lead a normal life. Yet when someone finds out they are Bipolar watch out. Major Taboo. Well I think it is wrong. Whether it is mild or severe, it is treatable. I understand there are those that don't feel they need meds, but don't take it out on those that are getting treatment. Don't hold it against someone who does have it if you find out they do. No one is perfect.

I would appreciate your comments. Just needed to rant a little. I have heard People this week talking about Bipolar, and the more I have thought about the comments the more it upset me.

Well have a good day and thanks for listening.

Hello Everyone

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted anything. I have been very busy with work. My place of employment is moving within the next 2 weeks, so I have a lot going on. I need som ideas on what to post. Lisa my sister, helps me a lot. But I could use some fresh Ideas. Well I need to run. Thank you for stopping by. Hope you all have a fantastic day.

Good Morning

What a beautiful day. The sun is shining and so far its not too hot. A big thank you for stopping by. So far my day consist of getting up at 6:00 a.m., eating breakfast, doing laundry, running the dishwasher, etc. What a way to spend the holiday. I will try to post something fun, so see you real soon.

Brought to you by the letter G

I came across this over at Lisa's place

I asked to play and she gave me the letter 'G'.

Here's how it works: If you wanna play too, let me know in the comments or send me an email and I'll assign you a letter. Then you write about 10 words that start with that letter that are important to you and explain why.

1.) Gladioli: One of my favorite flowers. I love the light scent and how full they make the garden look. They also remind me of my sister's and my father's funeral. Both of their sprays had gladiloi in them. My favorite variety is plum silk. Purple is my favorite color and this variety has a lushness and vibrancy that is extraordinary.

2.) Greenhouses: I love greenhouses. The smell the feel of them. The negative ions. You're never closer to God, than when you are gardening. I would love to have veggies, flowers and fruit, despite the season. I hope I can have my own greenhouse someday I can enjoy color and variety all year long.

3.) Richard Gere: He is one of my most beloved actors. I am not sure if it is himself as an actor or the parts that he plays, but he is the star of my favorite movies. I especially loved "Shall We Dance", I also loved "Pretty Woman", "Runaway Bride", "Autumn in New York", "Breathless" and "Officer and a Gentleman" I love romantic movies and he is such a *hottie*.

4.) Games: I love playing card and board games. We used to play a little when I was young. All sorts of games. Trouble, Rook, Sorry, Clue, Pick up Sticks, and Monopoly. In my adulthood, I have enjoyed spending time with Lisa, playing scrabble online (she cheats and always wins), and we have also had a good time playing Phase ten, Uno, as well as Hand and Foot. I play solitaire a LOT, and my favorite version of that is Spider solitaire. It is fun to hang out with family and friends and play games, snack and visit. I have some good memories, of my more recent trips to Utah, playing at Lisa's house with my other siblings and my step-Mom.

5.) Greece: I have always wanted to travel to Greece. There is so much that little place offers. Such history and grandeur. The mythology, art, architecture, the past olympics, and fascinating people are just part of the draw. The Balkan Peninsula is simply stunning and there are so many things to do. The tastes and sounds of the area seem to be overwhelming. I can't wait to go there someday!

6.) Gemstones: I love jewelry and gemstones. All colors and varieties and it seems amazing to me that there is an entire rainbow of stones. From red rubies to yellow and sunset topaz, yellow diamonds, and green emeralds..to blue saphires and amethyst. They all sparkle and have their own individual appeal. I love opals as well as diamonds.

7.) Black Hills Gold: As I said, I love jewelry and one kind in particular is black hills gold. I love the different colors of the gold are interwoven together to create simple masterpieces. I have a set of earrings that I just love, and I adore this piece pictured here. I love the layers and pressings they can put into the gold. Such a neat aspect of jewelry.

8.) Goals: Goals have been a major help to me through out my life. I have battled some really tough things that I don't think I would have been able to over come with out setting small goals, and passing the milestones. Goals also let you help plot and study and be aware of your own progression. I love that. Checking things off my list of things I have finally been able to get done, or go through. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for goal setting. Even though it isn't always a cakewalk, it is always worth it.

9) Grandparents: My grandparents have always been a huge influence to me. Even though, they have all passed away now the memories of them live on. When I was really young, I remember my Maternal Grandmother spending time in our home and helping me take off the braces I wore on my feet. That is when I was really small. My paternal grandparents lived close to us as well. I have many fond memories of baking pies and rolls at their house. The orchard that was there is also something I remember and my Grandfather growing prize roses. I am so grateful for my heritage and for the sacrifices my great grandparents made in their earthly life, as they traveled the many miles across the world and then on foot, across the continent. I have learned a great deal from my Grandmothers. Hand work and baking and all kinds of prized abilities. One thing that I have noticed is that in today's world there doesn't seem to be the same amount of respect for grandparents as I was taught in my youth.

10.) The Gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ ....is the last on my list...I would be lost without the church, and I was lost without it for several years when I was inactive. I have since become active and been through the temple. How wonderful that was. I need to go to the Temple more often. I always feel I need someone to go with. I hate going by myself. I have a testimony that I don't often share. I love the scriptures and would be lost without them.

Good Morning Everyone

Good morning everyone. Well I forgot to post who I was tagging, so here goes.

Melissa C
Paul
Lisa E
Island Queen
S'mee
Val

Sorry I didn't get this tag posted earlier. If you want to know what I'm tagging you for, just look at my entry from Sunday April 30th. Everyone have a wonderful Sunday.

1. The last thing you ate?
Golden Grahms

2. The last thing you really WANTED to eat but couldn't/didn't?
Lasagne

3. Reality Shows: Love or despise?

I don't like the word dispise, but I do think they are lame.

4. One thing you wish you could do right this moment?
Fly to Utah or Maybe the Land Down Under

5. Can you actually do that thing?
Nope, just on my way to work... *sigh*

I have been tagged!

My sister, Lisa was NICE enough to "Tag" me ! So here it goes...

Six weird things about me! Just what ya wanted to know about ME!

1) Most of my life I have been surrounded by females. I have six sisters and only one brother, however, once I married and started my own family, I was definitely surrounded by males. I have two sons, and my husband. No daughters, it was an interesting change.

2) I absolutely love to bake. I make pies, cookies & all kinds of goodies. However, I don't like to cook a bit.

3) I have an obsession with Knick Knacks. I collect all kinds. Angels, eagles, precious moments, & almost anything you can imagine.

4) I prefer dresses, rather than pants and you will almost always find me in some kind of a dress.

5) I love to sew, quilt and do handwork. I make a lot of pillows and I sometimes quilt the tops. I also love to do handwork, like embroidery, crocheting and knitting.

6) I am not comfortable driving, I don't like exploring new area's or going places I have not driven to before. I am however, getting better at driving on the Freeway!

Happy Sunday Everyone

What a beautiful day. Hope everyone is doing well. I have been tagged and will respond later today. So stop by later. See ya soon

What a Beautiful day

It is so beautiful here today. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping. What can I say. OK so Lisa wanted me to do this so here goes:

1. Name a trait you share with your parents or children.

Ok, my mom likes to sew and is very crafty. I feel I am some what crafty and I also sew. I love to do embroidery.

I don't Know that I share anything with my boys other than our love. I have no Daughters to share my crafts or sewing with, and my boys aren't interested.

2. How would you describe your personal comfort zone?

Being at home. Safe and sound. Not having to worry about the outside world all the time. Enjoying my crafts and sewing.

3. What's the best advice you've been given, but didn' t heed?

Hum, moving back to Utah?

4. Do you like your handwriting?

NO. I hate my handwriting. It is terrible no matter how hard I try.

Well, that's all I can think of for now. Have a fantastic day.

What should I talk about Today

I have no topic today. I am home with my husband. He hurk his Knee. I know all about knee problems. I have had a knee replacement. Ouch. We are not sure what he has done to it. AThe Dr's think he may have torn the muscle right above the knee. Ouch again. So I am here to help him. I so need to find some new topics. I really enjoy it when I get comments from you all. So leave me some *Ideas*. Have a great day.

Happy April

What a beautiful day. Sunny warm and a slight breeze. I wish it were Saturday. or even Friday so I didn't have to go to wor tomorrow, but I guess we all do things we don't want to. It has been a great day. The husband and I went to lunch at a place called Texas Roadhouse. WHat a nice place to go eat at. Then we went for a ride, and now we are just taking time and doing what we want to. Well I think I will go sew for a while. Have a Great Sunday.

Where Has this Month GONE?

I can't believe that the month if gone. It has been such a busy one. Today I have a Dr appointment. What a way to end the month. I am diabetic, and my sugars have not been too good. They haven't been terrible, just not good. So we will see how it goes.
My younger son wants to go to lunch with me today, so we will see how that goes. I also need to stop by work, I really should work the overtime today, but I can't seem to fit it in my day.
I appreciate everyone for stopping by. I hope your month ends as a happy one. Have a great day.

Today is Better

Today seems much better. I seem to be having a good day. Getting along with the husband, just having a great day. Sorry about yesterdays post. Lisa is doing great (I think). I hope everyone has a great week. I am looking forward to a better week myself. AThank you for stopping by.

Have you Ever had one of those Weeks?

Well I seem to be having one this week. I seem to have even upset my own sister. I didn't realize I did anything wrong. This has not been a good week. For the first time in a very long time I am feeling depressed and very stressed out. I don' tknow what to say, think, or feel. I feel some time like I can do no right. I hate that feeling. I am to the point today I want to run and hide. I wonder if any one understands that. In am a peace maker and I try not to ruffle anyone. But then it blows up in my face. It really has been a hard week, and it seems to just be getting worse and worse. I guess I thought yesterday would be the worst day of the week. But today has gotten even worse. I know this sounds like a pity party. For that I am sorry. I guess I needed to vent. I will try to be more positive on the next post. Thanks for listening.

It's Sunday where has the Weekend gone?

Hope every one has had a good weekend. For me it has gone by to fast. It's back to work tomorrow. Three day weekend, makes me not want to go back to work tomorrow. I just have to tell you all just how wonderful Lisa is. She works so hard at home and with her kiddo's. Well better run for now. I should be at church, but I am working on chores. Plus we are expect 14 inchs of snow here this after noon. Ick. Ya all have a great week........

TGIF

It's Friday. Thank goodness. I finely took the day off and did not work overtime. I did however have to go to the Dr, Not fun. But the rest of the day has been great. I went to lonch with my 20 year old son. We had a great time. We didn't even argue. He Loves to argue. But Not today. It was fantastic. I have taken time and visited other blogs, and Taken time for myself. It may be tough on the nex pay check, but it was sure nice to just relax. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a great day

Where Have I been?

Sorry it has been a whole week since I blogged, but ya know how life goes. I have been working a lot again. But this next week should be a little better. I am actually taking a day off. Can you believe it? Lisa will be shocked. I do think she will be busier than I am this week. She is such a busy person. Little E keeps her that way. Along with the other kiddo's. Well I guess I better think what my next entry should be. Have a great day everyone.

Lisa Tagged me! Here it GOES!

Four Jobs You Have Had in Your Life:
1. Customer Servive Rep (R&R)
2. Customer Service Rep (Pacificare)
3. Administrative Assistant (Medical office)
4. Administrative Assistant (Arapahoe Community College)

Four Movies You Watch Over and Over
1. You've Got Mail
2. Pretty Woman
3. Air Force One
4. Dante’s Peak

Four Places You've Lived
1. Utah
2. Las Vegas, Nevada
3. Utah
4. Colorado

Four TV shows you love to watch
1. Seventh Heaven
2. American Idol
3. Antique Roadshow
4. HOUSE

Four Websites you visit daily
1. Blogging buddies
2. Google
3. Yahoo
4.

Four of Your Favorite Foods

1. Chicken (Baked)

2. Italian

3. A really, really good salad.
4. Cheesecake.

Four Places You'd rather be right now
1. Utah
2. Scotland
3. Australia
4. LasVegas, NV


Four people to tag...

Hum...Lisa E, Chronicler, Paul L, & S'mee!

ABC's

• A is for age: I am 46 I think...
• B is for booze of choice: I don't have one anymore. Used to be Vodka collins
• C is for career: Custoumer ServiceRep, Wife, and Mother
• D is for Dad's name: Harvard
• E is for essential party gear: Good lip stick and a cell phone
• F is for favorite song of the moment: "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" Martina McBride
• G is for favorite game: Spider Solitare & Scrabble
• H is for hometown : Aurora, CO
• I is for instruments you play: The radio? *grin*
• J is for favorite jam or jelly : Rasberry, boysendberry
• K is for kids: Jeffrey, and Mathew
• L is for living arrangements : Home sweet Home, Colorado
• M is for Mom's name: Aitken
• N is for names of your favorite pets : Lady, and Rusty (dogs)
• O is for overnight hospital stays: The birth of my children, and many other stays for broken leg etc.
• P is for phobias : Snakes, Heights
• Q is for quotes you like: Never explain yourself. Your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't beleive you anyway.
• R is for Really good music you like: Yanni, Faith Hill,
• S is for favorite soda: Diet Sunkist, Diet Squirt
• T is for time you wake up: 5:30 am on the weekdays and usually about 6:00 on the weekends
• U is for underwear: Under where???
  
• V is for vegetable you like: All of them. Cabbage, Carrots, Broccoli,Celery, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Corn .... Everything
• W is for weapon of your choice: Don’t have one
• X is for X-Rays you've had: Arms, legs, fingers, toes, chest, knee
• Y is for yummy food you make: Cookies,Pies, & Spaghetti, Chicken
• Z is for Zodiac sign : Scoripo (October 27)

Johari Window

I found this link at my sister's blog and I thought it was neat! Just click on this link


Jewel's Johari Window

and highlight five or six words (they can be anywhere on the form) that you feel like describes me. Then, there is a link at the bottom that shows you the results.

The premise behind this activity is to see how the world VIEWS me, vs how I view myself.

I thought this might be fun!

Cold Weather

It is so dang cold here that the pipes in th kitchen froze. It sucks not being able to do the dishes in the dishwasher. I think I will have to break down and boil water to wash the dishes today. ICK. Oh well, I guess it could be worse, there could be no water at all. Sorry I haven't blogged much lately, but I have been working a lot, and it gets to cold down here, and my feet freeze. Even with socks and shoes. More later.........

Lets talk about Phobia's

What a day. It was a long day at work. I just got home. I have this phobia of driving the highways so I don't. Well tonight I decieded I wanted to get home and enough was enough. So..... guess what I did.... I finely took the highway home. I can't believe it. And I didn't even call my husband and ask him the way to get home. Hooray for me.

Too Much Overtime Again

Sorry I haven't had a new post in a while. To much over time again. It is going to cut back starting this week. Our hours are changing at work. I will be woking 4 ten hour shifts, and getting Fridays off. (that will be my overtime day along with Saturdays). Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend. (or shall I say Sunday). More later..........

A friend does most or all of these..........

(A) ccepts you as you are
(B) elieves in "you"
(C) alls just to say ! "Hi"
(D) oesn't give up on you
(E) nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
(F) orgives your mistakes
(G) ives unconditionally
(H) elps you
(I) nvites you over
(J) ust "be" with you
(K) eeps you close at heart
(L) oves you for who you are
(M) akes a difference in your life
(N) ever Judges
(O) ffers support
(P) icks you up
(Q) uiets your fears
(R) aises your spirits
(S) ays nice things about you
(T) ells you the truth when you need to hear it
(U) nderstands you
(V) alues you
(W) alks beside you
(X) -plains things you don't understand
(Y) ells when you won't listen
(Z) aps you back to reality

A little about myself........

I am married and I have 2 grown boys. But they don't act grown up. M is almost 21, and J is almost 25. I have been married almost 26 years. It will be 26 years next month. I can't believe it. 26 years to one person. WOW.

I was born and raised in Utah, and have been away from there for almost 21 years. I have one brother, and 5 sisters. My older sister passed away almost 3 years ago. My mom has been divorced a couple of times, so that's how come there are so many of us. I would break it all down, but that would take to long and would just confuse everyone. (Believe me)

My stepmom is the greatest, and I love her dearly. Her health is not good and it scares me that we may loose her soon. I hope they can figure out what is wrong with her and can find something to help her.

I started a new job in September, and have been working a lot of over time. I will be working a lot of over time this week too. I think it keeps me out of trouble. (At least I hope so)

Someone suggested I tell about my likes and dislikes. Where do I start. Maybe that will be my next blog entry.

Too Much Overtime

Sorry I haven't written a new blog but I have worked 57 hours this week. I will try to get a new post later today. Here I go off to work for the last 3 hours of OT for the week. More later.............

I would talk about Lisa, but...

I would love to tell all of you about Lisa and her childood. But then that would leave me wide open, and she may talk about my childhood. So...... I better leave that well enough alone. I will say she was no angel :) and we will just leave it at that.

As far as my name CrypticLady, Lisa came up with that too. That was a about 4 years ago, when I just started getting on the computer, So I guess we need to ask her why she thinks I am so cryptic.

Maybe I don't want to know?????

What should I talk about?

I don't have near as much excitement in my life as my sister. So I will try not to bore anyone.
My dear sister gave me a blog for Christmas. I tried to tell her not to, but she did anyway. My problem is I don't know what to say. So I will just do my best to come up with something. Any suggestions, let me know.

Here I go...My first Blog entry. I am just trying this out to see how it works. Thanks sis for the Blog.