I LOVED this Friday Night Lights movie. And I don't even care about football. AND! I would have even liked it if it hadn't been about somewhere close to my home. Anyway, like I have any doubt that yall wouldn't...but go see it.
BTW, I also love Misti.
Saturday, October 09, 2004
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
FahrenHYPE 9/11
Thought that was cool. Glad there is something to balance the insanity put fourth by Michael Moore. He's almost worthless. And the only reason I say ALMOST is because I *heard* that he is working on a documentary to expose the health care industry for what it is (cares more about $$ than lives/people) and in that, I'm hoping that he will address the prejudice and lack of care for fat people. But of course, that is just assuming that because he's fat he gets "it" so considering how ignorant he is, I don't have high hopes. Anyway. Go. Watch. Learn.
Thought that was cool. Glad there is something to balance the insanity put fourth by Michael Moore. He's almost worthless. And the only reason I say ALMOST is because I *heard* that he is working on a documentary to expose the health care industry for what it is (cares more about $$ than lives/people) and in that, I'm hoping that he will address the prejudice and lack of care for fat people. But of course, that is just assuming that because he's fat he gets "it" so considering how ignorant he is, I don't have high hopes. Anyway. Go. Watch. Learn.
Our 2 year anniversary was yesterday. I worked most of the day. But we did go to Logans for lunch and then last night when I finally got home from work at 8 pm we went bowling and to dinner. In that order. We were worried the bowling ally would close early so we did that first. We bowled 3 games. I had not bowled since before I had fake fingernails. That was 1995. But I bowled better than I ever have before. I only had 2 frames that I didn't hit anything and those were 2 of the last 3....my hand (and everything else!) was tired. My high score was a 99. My all-time previous high score was 70 something. Also, all of the people there were college-aged to early 30's AND everyone I saw had teeth! It was weird, I figured on a Tuesday night it would be all old people. We had fun. Vic bowled 160 one game and I was very impressed. He used to bowl on a league a very long time ago, but don't tell him I told yall. It was also super cheap...$1 for each pair of shoes and $3.25 for our 3 games. Ohhh, and it was electronic & kept score for us. At Bowl-o-Rama in Hobbs you get paper and a church pew pencil to keep score. Very cool.
Two years ago today, however, we all (yall *know* who you are!!) had to drag our still semi-ly drunk selves out of bed to fly home from Vegas. I feel much better today than I did 10/6/02.
Two years ago today, however, we all (yall *know* who you are!!) had to drag our still semi-ly drunk selves out of bed to fly home from Vegas. I feel much better today than I did 10/6/02.
Monday, October 04, 2004
NPR : Connie Rice: Top 10 Secrets They Don't Want You to Know About the Debates
Thought this was interesting. I had always wondered why it wasn't like a real debate, you know, like the ones in high school!
It has rained and rained and rained. It's not raining right now, but it is supposed to for like the next 4 days or something.
This morning I was watching the local news and getting ready for work. I wasn't really paying attention until I heard them say the address (actually just the exact block #) of a house fire in Dallas. It was Jamey's block. I freaked out, but had missed a lot of it. I called her on my way to work and it was the house across the street from her. I was relieved. We figured it was caused by lightening. Thanks Lightening for not striking Jamey, Scarlet, & Rhett's house.
Thought this was interesting. I had always wondered why it wasn't like a real debate, you know, like the ones in high school!
It has rained and rained and rained. It's not raining right now, but it is supposed to for like the next 4 days or something.
This morning I was watching the local news and getting ready for work. I wasn't really paying attention until I heard them say the address (actually just the exact block #) of a house fire in Dallas. It was Jamey's block. I freaked out, but had missed a lot of it. I called her on my way to work and it was the house across the street from her. I was relieved. We figured it was caused by lightening. Thanks Lightening for not striking Jamey, Scarlet, & Rhett's house.
Sunday, October 03, 2004
You can go to the The George W. Bush Online Store to get your very own W'04 oval bumper sticker. I have a sign in my front yard too. But I was told at the Corinth Republican headquarters that I needed to bring it in at night because they are hot items and are usually stolen. Instead I just sit outside with my shotgun at night. But that's my right here in TX. ;)
Jared and Hog moved here, actually Ft. Worth, this weekend. Toby has been there for about a year, but they all moved into a house on Friday. I stayed over there until 5 am. We played Dominos and Uno and laughed and laughed and laughed. I am so so so very happy they are here. Toby went to bed early (about 1:30 am) but he had made a crockpot full of pinto beans earlier in the night. I thought that was funny. First of all, he owns a crockpot. Something I did not have until I got one as a wedding gift. And secondly he thought "I know we've only lived here 24 hours; but I think I will make a large pot of beans." But me and the other two found them about 2 or 3 am and they were good and ready. So we ate beans and played ONE hand of Uno from until after 4 am. Very random night, but nice to have my boys back around. Landon will be here at the end of October for about a month. I can't wait.
Jared and Hog moved here, actually Ft. Worth, this weekend. Toby has been there for about a year, but they all moved into a house on Friday. I stayed over there until 5 am. We played Dominos and Uno and laughed and laughed and laughed. I am so so so very happy they are here. Toby went to bed early (about 1:30 am) but he had made a crockpot full of pinto beans earlier in the night. I thought that was funny. First of all, he owns a crockpot. Something I did not have until I got one as a wedding gift. And secondly he thought "I know we've only lived here 24 hours; but I think I will make a large pot of beans." But me and the other two found them about 2 or 3 am and they were good and ready. So we ate beans and played ONE hand of Uno from until after 4 am. Very random night, but nice to have my boys back around. Landon will be here at the end of October for about a month. I can't wait.
Saturday, October 02, 2004
BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | 'Tell on bullies' - grieving parents
This is one of the saddest things I've seen in some time. It made me wonder how I was so lucky to escape the "bullies" and not be tormented because I was fat. But I did. There are very very few mean situations that happened as a result of my being fat. Actually, I know 4 different times. And only one really bothered me and that was because it came from a friend, one of my best friends at the time....(LaShawn, in case anyone is curious). But I mouthed off back to her about how freaking hairy she was and she shut up. But anyway, it breaks my heart that these two fat chicks thought suicide was the way out. I hope Rebecca can move forward and start to LIVE life as a fat chick and find peace in her own skin.
This is one of the saddest things I've seen in some time. It made me wonder how I was so lucky to escape the "bullies" and not be tormented because I was fat. But I did. There are very very few mean situations that happened as a result of my being fat. Actually, I know 4 different times. And only one really bothered me and that was because it came from a friend, one of my best friends at the time....(LaShawn, in case anyone is curious). But I mouthed off back to her about how freaking hairy she was and she shut up. But anyway, it breaks my heart that these two fat chicks thought suicide was the way out. I hope Rebecca can move forward and start to LIVE life as a fat chick and find peace in her own skin.
Friday, October 01, 2004
I finally got a "W" sticker. But I don't think I want to put it on the new car, Satty. Working back at a super liberal non-prof, I really don't want to debate my political views with my co-workers while on hold with CPS. I just hate that the lefters really believe that republicans don't support social services. Besides, I don't want to put it on now only to have to take it off in 30 some-odd days when the election is over. I want to keep it. SO I think I might put it on the file cabinet in our office (just w/ a magnet) so I can see it everyday and smile.
Speaking of cars, we traded the Avalanche yesterday. GM was having a 3 day mega sale on their left over 04's. We got a new GMC Sierra...it is a light silver color, which I think that pic is...but ours is a sportside (which I call a stepside). Other than that, it looks just like the pic...it's got leather, 4 wheel drive, the works. So you may be wondering what crack pipe we have been smoking to need another new vehicle in less than two weeks. It was one that made us realize that we could lower our monthly payment over $100 just on the truck alone. I know that we only had 3 (of 5) years to pay on the Avalanche and now we have 5 more years to pay....but it feels better knowing that the extra cash each month can go to something else that is gaining interest. And the way I feel about it is that there are very few people that don't have a car payment....so we are pretty much always going to be paying on something. Not to mention that we can always pay extra and get it paid off earlier.
Our 2 year anniversary is on Tuesday. I am taking Vic to get a pedicure, but he doesn't know it yet. I'm getting one too of course. He's never had one, but I think it's just because he's not bold enough to walk in and say "make my feet pretty." SO I'm going to do it for him and sit next to him while he gets it done. If nothing else, he will be so darn happy that I got one he won't know what to do. I'm a good inch taller because I think my whole heel is just a callus. Yes, I'm a beast...but that's what happens to me by the end of every summer. Anyway, don't think we will do much else because my Mom will be here...so we may wait until she leaves to even do that because our other plan was to go to Southlake and eat at a Japanese Steakhouse that we've heard is good.
Speaking of cars, we traded the Avalanche yesterday. GM was having a 3 day mega sale on their left over 04's. We got a new GMC Sierra...it is a light silver color, which I think that pic is...but ours is a sportside (which I call a stepside). Other than that, it looks just like the pic...it's got leather, 4 wheel drive, the works. So you may be wondering what crack pipe we have been smoking to need another new vehicle in less than two weeks. It was one that made us realize that we could lower our monthly payment over $100 just on the truck alone. I know that we only had 3 (of 5) years to pay on the Avalanche and now we have 5 more years to pay....but it feels better knowing that the extra cash each month can go to something else that is gaining interest. And the way I feel about it is that there are very few people that don't have a car payment....so we are pretty much always going to be paying on something. Not to mention that we can always pay extra and get it paid off earlier.
Our 2 year anniversary is on Tuesday. I am taking Vic to get a pedicure, but he doesn't know it yet. I'm getting one too of course. He's never had one, but I think it's just because he's not bold enough to walk in and say "make my feet pretty." SO I'm going to do it for him and sit next to him while he gets it done. If nothing else, he will be so darn happy that I got one he won't know what to do. I'm a good inch taller because I think my whole heel is just a callus. Yes, I'm a beast...but that's what happens to me by the end of every summer. Anyway, don't think we will do much else because my Mom will be here...so we may wait until she leaves to even do that because our other plan was to go to Southlake and eat at a Japanese Steakhouse that we've heard is good.
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
I like my job. I'm still learning, but next week once my CAPS are back (background check re: CPS reports) I will start with my own clients. I've been to a couple of people's houses and a couple of supervised visits for CPS. Makes me appreciate what I have materially and emotionally. It's so hard to imagine not having family or friends that you can count on. I go to a lot of places that stink and are hot. I am carrying a stool in my car because there was an incident that the only place to sit in a 5th wheel trailer would have crumbled if I had even stared at it very long. I've taught two parenting classes. Anything about child development or children's basic needs/nutrition that any of you would like to know...just ask. I think next week is on communication with your child. Ask me after Tuesday about that one.
The Beetle is finally being terminated as a family member. He is still on life-support in the hospital (read: Volkswagen service department). As soon as they get him running again, we are going to list him in the paper to sell. I now have a black Saturn Vue. He doesn't have a name yet, but we got a kick ass deal on an '04. Oh, and it has a XM Radio which really melts my butter. I love the 90's station.
School is kicking my ass. That whole thing they tell you that "once you quit you will never go back" is just not true for me. I have gotten 3 hours in the past 2 years. I have never read a textbook in my life. This semester, I'm ahead on my reading in ALL THREE CLASSES. I am also reading a book that I don't have to read, but am planning to write a paper on this man's theory so I thought I'd read his most famous work. I'm really excited about class tomorrow night because I'm working on controlling my heartrate through breathing. Yeah, it's in that neurofeedback class that I was dreading....but I'm really diggin this controlling the "involuntary" functions our bodies do. It's used for people with chronic pain and phantom sensations and such...but it's fun for me to be able to lower my heartrate just with breathing and thoughts. Anyway, this book that I'm reading is amazing.
Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning is just amazing to me. He was in four different concentration camps for years and while there developed this whole psychotheory (called logotherapy) about the meaning of life and how just having the ability to make choices, even if they suck, allow us to move forward. Very cool. These are cool things I've highlighted:
"The meaning of our existence is not invented by ourselves, but rather detected." p.157
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life - daily and hourly. Our answer must consist, not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." p.122
Anywho, I am busy. Probably more so than I ever have been before in my whole life. But I heard Ice Ice Baby, PM Dawn's Set Adrift on Memory Bliss of You, and Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract today on my XM so all is well.
The Beetle is finally being terminated as a family member. He is still on life-support in the hospital (read: Volkswagen service department). As soon as they get him running again, we are going to list him in the paper to sell. I now have a black Saturn Vue. He doesn't have a name yet, but we got a kick ass deal on an '04. Oh, and it has a XM Radio which really melts my butter. I love the 90's station.
School is kicking my ass. That whole thing they tell you that "once you quit you will never go back" is just not true for me. I have gotten 3 hours in the past 2 years. I have never read a textbook in my life. This semester, I'm ahead on my reading in ALL THREE CLASSES. I am also reading a book that I don't have to read, but am planning to write a paper on this man's theory so I thought I'd read his most famous work. I'm really excited about class tomorrow night because I'm working on controlling my heartrate through breathing. Yeah, it's in that neurofeedback class that I was dreading....but I'm really diggin this controlling the "involuntary" functions our bodies do. It's used for people with chronic pain and phantom sensations and such...but it's fun for me to be able to lower my heartrate just with breathing and thoughts. Anyway, this book that I'm reading is amazing.
Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning is just amazing to me. He was in four different concentration camps for years and while there developed this whole psychotheory (called logotherapy) about the meaning of life and how just having the ability to make choices, even if they suck, allow us to move forward. Very cool. These are cool things I've highlighted:
"The meaning of our existence is not invented by ourselves, but rather detected." p.157
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life - daily and hourly. Our answer must consist, not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." p.122
Anywho, I am busy. Probably more so than I ever have been before in my whole life. But I heard Ice Ice Baby, PM Dawn's Set Adrift on Memory Bliss of You, and Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract today on my XM so all is well.
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!
AMANDA GOT A JOB!!!!!!!!!
29 hours a week as the "Family Services Specialist" for Friends of the Family
it's not much, but it will help greatly $$$ wise and go nicely with my school schedule!!
AMANDA GOT A JOB!!!!!!!!!
29 hours a week as the "Family Services Specialist" for Friends of the Family
it's not much, but it will help greatly $$$ wise and go nicely with my school schedule!!
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Busy Beaver is my name, cleanin' house is my game!
That's all I've done all week. Even sleeping was hard because I was so anxious about my SIL coming. Some of you may remember Jennifer from my wedding. Well, she arrived today and the house is pretty and organized and sparkley clean. And now I'm ready to go to sleep and not get up for 14 hours.
I've also been going to class. They are all much better than I thought and I think that I will get through them with minimal problems. I do need to add that someone who reads this blog (M*sti) tried to be a BAD BAD influence today. I said to her "I don't want to go tonight." Her response, "Don't." But I did, so I will pat me on the back. I am really surprised that she and I got as much accomplished in college as we did living together! We are both horrible like that and such procrastinators! But I'll have to tell yall about that later ;)!
About Lydia Grotti. Wow. I am really disappointed with our legal system. I am also tossing over and over the truly distorted views of death that "modern" society has. I know it's a sensitive issue and that there are a lot of "right" answers, but really...stopping the agonal breathing an hour after being pronounced dead is now being called murder??? She admits it was a bad decision on her part...but prison? That's really scary to me. Doctors are in the business that is truly life and death, but this a situation that NO human should be held responsible for. God takes lives all the time and forcing someone to take an earthly responsibility for this one is asinine. But as we all know, God doesn't give more than one can handle and her limits are definitely going to be tested to the max. It makes me really sad and I'll keep her in my prayers.
On that note, I got a forward today that has some really good God-type quotes in it. Rather than posting the whole thing, I will post them one at a time. But I'm not starting from the beginning of the list...this one seems very valid with this topic:
"God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?"
That's all I've done all week. Even sleeping was hard because I was so anxious about my SIL coming. Some of you may remember Jennifer from my wedding. Well, she arrived today and the house is pretty and organized and sparkley clean. And now I'm ready to go to sleep and not get up for 14 hours.
I've also been going to class. They are all much better than I thought and I think that I will get through them with minimal problems. I do need to add that someone who reads this blog (M*sti) tried to be a BAD BAD influence today. I said to her "I don't want to go tonight." Her response, "Don't." But I did, so I will pat me on the back. I am really surprised that she and I got as much accomplished in college as we did living together! We are both horrible like that and such procrastinators! But I'll have to tell yall about that later ;)!
About Lydia Grotti. Wow. I am really disappointed with our legal system. I am also tossing over and over the truly distorted views of death that "modern" society has. I know it's a sensitive issue and that there are a lot of "right" answers, but really...stopping the agonal breathing an hour after being pronounced dead is now being called murder??? She admits it was a bad decision on her part...but prison? That's really scary to me. Doctors are in the business that is truly life and death, but this a situation that NO human should be held responsible for. God takes lives all the time and forcing someone to take an earthly responsibility for this one is asinine. But as we all know, God doesn't give more than one can handle and her limits are definitely going to be tested to the max. It makes me really sad and I'll keep her in my prayers.
On that note, I got a forward today that has some really good God-type quotes in it. Rather than posting the whole thing, I will post them one at a time. But I'm not starting from the beginning of the list...this one seems very valid with this topic:
"God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?"
