Monday, September 03, 2007

Where Have I Been? !

I haven't been posting much lately. My life has been consumed, with a new adventure I am embarking on. However, I am back to blogging and I am looking forward to sharing with you all, as I punk down this unknown road.

I have started selling candles. The company I choose to sell, is called Partylite. They have numerous products, not just candles. There are so many things I love about this particular brand of candles. The scents that are available are vast. Not only do they sell the candles, but they sell candle holders, in hundreds of different styles. Some are whimsical and romantic and others are trendy and sleek looking. That is what drew me to this particular company.

I do enjoy selling Partylite Candles. They are expensive though, and that is a draw back. However, I have been a candle lover for years, and never have I found a better burning candle and especially ones that come in all different sizes and shapes, . In all the different scents and colors. That is what sold me on them.

The main picture on the top of my blog now, is called “Ruby Red Hurricane” . I chose to design my blog around the Christmas theme, because they have a wonderful catalog that I am drooling over, that is especially designed for the Christmas season. With the bright season just around the corner, I am trying to get organized and ready for the whirlwind.

Now, don’t misunderstand me, this blog isn’t going to be all about Partylite, but… since it has become such a big portion of my life, I will mention it from time to time. If you are interested in purchasing a product, hosting a book party, ect. Please let me know.

I am scared about starting my own business. I’ve only had one show so far, and it was fairly successful. I have to *Put* myself out there, so to speak, and it scares the wits right out of me. On the other hand, I am looking forward to cultivating my OWN business and seeing if I can get it to flourish and grow.

So, join with me and help me celebrate my new endeavor!

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Five Factor Personality Profile

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion:

You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time."

Conscientiousness:

You have high conscientiousness.
Intelligent and reliable, you tend to succeed in life.
Most things in your life are organized and planned well.
But you borderline on being a total perfectionist.

Agreeableness:

You have medium agreeableness.
You're generally a friendly and trusting person.
But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism.
You get along well with others, as long as they play fair.

Neuroticism:

You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.

Openness to experience:

Your openness to new experiences is low.
You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable.
You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea.
While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise.

Friday, August 31, 2007

The Five Factor Personality Test

You have medium extroversion.You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time."
Conscientiousness:
You have high conscientiousness.Intelligent and reliable, you tend to succeed in life.Most things in your life are organized and planned well.But you borderline on being a total perfectionist.
Agreeableness:
You have medium agreeableness.You're generally a friendly and trusting person.But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism.You get along well with others, as long as they play fair.
Neuroticism:
You have low neuroticism.You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.
Openness to experience:
Your openness to new experiences is low.You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable.You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea.While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise

Monday, May 28, 2007

Back from Vacation

Well it's been a while since I have posted. I have been out of town visiting family. It was a great visit.

I was visiting my sister Lis, and the rest of my family. What an awsome trip. It was fantastic.

Seeing Ethan was great. He is growing so much and is getting so big. He is so handsome, and so special. There is a lot going on for him, and he is very special.

It seems that most of the time when you go visit family there is some kind of family feud or some kind of problem. But this was a fantastic trip. I got to visit my stepmother and my mom, and all but 1 of my sisters. (she lives in another state). And My 1 and only brother

My brother got married while I was there. (reason for the trip) What a different wedding that was. It was beautiful though.

I hope to be here more often now that I am back. Thank you all for stopping by.

Sunday, May 06, 2007

This is for all Mothers

Mothers

If you send this to just one person, it should make it all the way around the world by Mother's Day.

This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's okay honey, Mommy's here."Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end so othing crying babies who can't be comforted.

This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse. For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T.

This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes.This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors.< /STRONG>And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football or soccer games instead of watching from the warmth of their cars, so that when their kids asked, "Did you see me, Mom?" they could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the world," and mean it.

This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery store and swat them in despair when they stomp their feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the mothers who count to ten instead, but realize how child abuse happens.

This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand) mothers who wanted to, but just couldn't find the words.

This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat. For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year. And then read it again. "Just one more time."

This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their shoelaces before they started school. AND for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead.

This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot.This is for every mother whose head turns auto matically when a little voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are at home -- or even away at college.

This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school with stomach aches assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away.

This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the words to reach them.

This is for all the step-mothers who raised another woman's child or children, and gave their time, attention, and love... sometimes totally unappreciated!For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their 14-year-olds dye their hair green.For all the mothers of the victims of recent school shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shooting.For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just came home from school, safely.

This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful, and now pray they come home safely from a war.What makes a good Mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time? Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel when you watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time? The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby? The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you just want to hear their key in the door and know they are safe again in your home? Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?

The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation...And mature mothers learning to let go.For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.Single mothers and married mothers.Mothers with money, mothers without.

This is for you all. For all of us.

Hang in there.

In the end we can only do the best we can.

Tell them every day that we love them.

And pray.

Please pass along to all the Moms in your life.

"Home is what catches you when you fall - and we all fall."

We love you Mothers.

Please pass this to a wonderful mother you know. (I just did.)

Saturday, April 28, 2007

What Kind of Flower are you?

I am a
Canna

What Flower
Are You?

Thank you Island Queen this was fun.

About My Nephew Ethan and My Sister Lis

I want to talk about my Little Nephew Ethan.

He is a very special boy, with a lot of challenges.

I wish for the best for him. He and his mom are going thru so much right now. He has CP, deaf/blind, and was just diagnosed with seizures. He is really struggling right now.

He is very handsome and has the cutest smile. His smile is infectious. Lately he has been very fussy. Nothing seems to console him. I wish there was something I could do to help.

Ethan may not be able to do a lot of things, but he has brought a lot of joy to us all.

I know I live kinda far from my family but I love them all.

Now a Little about my sister Lis.

My sister is a very special lady. She is doing all she can with Ethan and she also takes care of my older sisters kids. Lis has raised them from toddlers. They are now in college and graduating high school, and has a teenage daughter.

I can't believe how much she does and how much she is involved in. I hope she knows how special she is to be able to do everything she does.

I know we all have challenges, for example I have 2 boys that are ADHD, and Bi Polar. But what Lis goes thru so much more.

My hat goes off to her and I want her to know how much we all care and LOVE her for all she does.

I love you sis, Thank you for all you do, and for taking the time to talk to me as much as you do.

I know it is a little early, but.............

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY FROM ME TO YOU.

Saturday, April 07, 2007

Easter MEME

1. What are your Easter traditions?I would take construction paper, and cut out bunny feet, put them on my boys bedroom floors and it would guide them to their Easter Baskets. We also boiled and colored Easter Eggs. I would buy New Easter Outfits.

2. What is your favorite Easter dish?
My husband’s favorite Easter dish is Ham, Mash Potatoes and big rolls. He has been wonderful; because he knows I don’t like ham and doesn’t ask for it.

3. When did you learn the truth about the Easter Bunny? You mean he is not real?
4. How do you decorate your home for Easter? I use to put up springtime and Easter decorations. This year I haven’t done much. Life has been to busy. I guess I need to slow it down.

5. How many Easter egg hunts does your family usually participate in? When my boys were little, there was one in the house that the EASTER Bunny hid and one outside at my in-laws.

6. What is your favorite flavor of jellybean? Do I have to choose just one?

7. How do you decorate Easter eggs? The old fashion way, dying the eggs.

8. Do you make/buy special Sunday outfits for your kids on Easter? Absolutely. Except this year, Easter crept up on me. I haven’t been shopping yet and it’s the day before Easter.

9. What are your favorite church Easter hymns and/or choir arrangements? I Know That My Redeemer Lives, same as my sister Lis. I didn’t know we had so much in common.

10. Do you spend Easter at home, on vacation, or with family? Usually with family.

11. Do you make deviled eggs out of leftover Easter eggs? I always boil eggs and make deviled eggs with them.

12. Are you tired of eggs by the end of the Easter Season? The Incredible Edible Egg? Heavens NO!

13. Are Peeps good or gross? I don't eat them, but the husband sure does like them, and the new multi colored ones are darling!

14. What company makes the best chocolate for Easter Time? Cadbury. I love those little mini eggs. Oh my freak. YUM.

15. Do you find plastic Easter grass hidden in places for months after Easter is over? Yes, but now that the kids are gone, not so much.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

My Eldest Son

I have a child that is almost 26 years old. So I guess he is no longer a child. He has been thru a lot over the past 10+ years. He is on his own with no money, nowhere to live, and he expects others to take care of him.

I have Done everything I can do for him. He is wearing me out. I think he is wearing out everyone he comes in contact with.

I realize he needs family support, but he has burned a lot of bridges along the way. I wish I could go into all the details.

All I can say is that he is alone in the world, and he is struggling to find his place.

I feel for him. I dont know how to help him, or not help him.

Any advise would be welcome. If you have a question just let me know and I will try to answer it.

Thank you in advance

Sunday, February 11, 2007

MeMe from Melissa

What is your occupation? Collector for hospitals

>>When was the last time you cried? Just a few days ago

>What are you afraid of? The dark, heights, spiders

>Do you like banana sandwiches? No

>What are you listening to right now? nothing

>>What was the last thing you ate? Oatmeal

>Do you wish on stars? yes

>>If you were a color, what would you be? Purple or Pink

>What is the weather right now? Cloudy, more snow on the way

Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Oldest son.

>Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes!

>>How old are you today? 47

>>Have you ever dyed your hair? Just once

>>Do you wear contacts, or glasses? Glasses

>Favorite month? Do I have to pick one?

>Favorite food? Hum , I am not really sure I have one

>>What was the last movie you watched? Have not watch one lately.

>Favorite day of the year? Valentines

>What do you do to vent anger? I hold it in for a while, then I talk to someone to vent

>What was your favorite toy as a child? Cant remember, that was to long ago

>>Fall or Spring? Spring

>>Hugs or kisses? Kisses

>Cherry or Blueberry? definatly Cherry

>>Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? Yes and, I want them to blog!!!!!

>Who is most likely to respond? Lisa

>Who is least likely to respond? who cares?

>What is on the floor of your closet? shoes

>>Who is the friend you have had the longest? Angie, and My sister Lisa

>Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger? Cheese

>Favorite car? 69 ford mustang convertible. red please. I agree w/Melissa on this one

>Favorite dog breed? Black Lab

>Number of keys on your key ring? that would require me to get up and look

>>How many years at your current job? 1 ½ years

>How many states have you lived in? 4

>How many cities have you lived in? 7

>How are you dressed? Skirt, top and socks and shoes

>How many countries have you traveled to? 0

>When is your Birthday? Info I won't put on the computer but I will say it's in October. The best month of the year, other than Feburary, but then there is December, and Lets not forget July

Sunday, January 14, 2007

MeMe From Lisa and Melissa

Thanks to Lisa and Melissa for the MeMe. I love doing them. Please feel free to do the MeMe


A) Four Jobs I have had in my life!

Nurse aide.
Retail sails
Collections
Customer service rep for health ins Co

B) Four Movies I watch over and over (and over)

Dances With Wolves
The Wedding Singer
Meet Joe Black
Somewhere In Time

C) Four Places I have Lived

Utah
Las Vegas, Nevada
Pocetello, Idaho
Colorado

D) Four TV Shows I Love to Watch

House
24
Antique Roadshow
ER

Four Places I have been on vacation

Califorina
Texas

Haven’t been to 4 places

Four Websites I Visit Daily

My Blog Roll & then some
Utah Kids (a yahoo list serve for people who have kids with disabilites)
Email
9 News

Four of My Favorite Foods

Chicken
Spagetti
Roast
Steak

Four Places I Would Rather Be Right Now

Australia
Las Vegas, Nevada
Some Where WARM
New Mexico


SO.. Now you know!!!

Sunday, January 07, 2007

What a New Year

It has been quite a start to the new year here. Tons of snow and they are saying we are headed for more.

I know I need to blog more, but I get kind of busy and run out of "TIME". I also need some new suggestions. So feel free to list a few.

Have a wonderful week....

Thank You for stopping by.