Sandee Needs

My sister Krinkle copied this idea on her blog, so I thought I'd give it a go. If you go to Google and type in your first name and needs (ie: Sandee needs) and hit enter, you will find some interesting things. "Sandee" didn't come up with many, so I used the alternate spelling "Sandy" and had a few interesting results. Here's what I found:

Sandee needs.......

1. all your prayers right now (don't know what to think)


2. to grow up (better than growing out)


3. heartworm treatment (for the cats?)


4. a roadster (Hell yeah!)


5. to increase practical courses rather than theoretical courses (should I go back to school?)


6. a haircut (mine is getting a little scraggly)


7. to be prepared (for what?)


8. a shot at glory (was I suppose to be famous?)


9. a (loving, good, great, new, foster, caring) home (this came up a lot!)
   and the last one you ask? I was dared by Krinkle to post this, so don't judge!


10. to fuck ASAP (anyone in particular?)
    Here's proof:

Twins?

Do you think in a past life these two people could have been twins?

What I'm thankful for

It's that time of year for reflection and to acknowledge the things we are thankful for. Here are a few things I am thankful for.

My family - thank you for being there when I need you.

My friends - same goes for you, too. Thanks for listening.

My job - most days.

My health - taking care of a couple issues right now, but overall, still good.

My children - ok they're cats, but they're still my children.

Music - couldn't imagine life without it.

I'm sure there's much more, but it would take all day to list and I don't want to bore you.

YUM!

I slaved all day Wednesday to make pies for Thanksgiving dinner. Here's part of what I went through.

**start with the pastry**form into nice round ball**make sure it fits**

**fold in half*****fold in half again*****place in pie plate**

**unfold*****tuck under edges*****flute the edges**

**prick with fork***close up shot***HOT 450 degree oven**

**bake for 10-12 minutes*** The end result***

I was too lazy to take pictures of the filling process so you just get to enjoy the end result. Yum! I actually had time to make the pastry from scratch this year. Had a little left over so I rolled it out, sprinkled it with sugar and cinnamon and baked. Forgot how flaky and yummy my recipe is.

To Progress

Main Entry: 1prog·ress
Pronunciation: \ˈprä-grəs, -ˌgres, US also & British usually ˈprō-ˌgres\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French progrés, from Latin progressus advance, from progredi to go forth, from pro- forward + gradi to go — more at pro-, grade
Date: 15th century
1.Movement, as toward a goal; advance.

What do you think?

Ambitious

am·bi·tious
Pronunciation: \am-ˈbi-shəs\
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 a: having or controlled by ambition b: having a desire to achieve a particular goal : aspiring
2: resulting from, characterized by, or showing ambition
— am·bi·tious·ly adverb
— am·bi·tious·ness noun

I am leaning towards definition 1-b.
I am teaching myself(with the help of a pamphlet) how to crochet.
My goal?
To finish this:


I figure if I do my average of 2 rows per day (not much, but my left hand gets cramps really bad!!!), I will finish in about 2 months.

How Many Of Me?

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 1 or fewer people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Broken Bones

Anyone who has never broken a bone, feel blessed. I should have read my last post about sitting on my ass all weekend, but no..... I had to do the dishes, do laundry, rearrange the furniture, shampoo the carpets, etc, etc. Then while putting everything back after the carpet dried, I had to go and trip on some shelving and break my foot. I have what they call a Jones fracture in the 5th metatarsal of my left foot. F*CK it hurts!!! It's one of the most difficult fractures to heal. I just got home from the ER(only took 1 1/2 hours, not bad for the ER) and filling my narcotics. Took two and hopefully they put me to sleep real soon. I've had all the excitement I can stand for the evening. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to work on Tuesday, as planned. I have been ordered to sit or lay until I see the orthopedic doc whenever I can get in. Absolutely no weight bearing activities until further notice. Breaks my heart, no my foot :)

p.s. Crutches are one of the greatest inventions ever!

101 facts about me you probably don't want to know

My Sis and Mom posted 100 different facts about themselves, so I thought I'd have a go at myself.

1. I don't like my hair. Who ever said natural curly hair is a blessing LIED!
2. I love photography as long as I'm behind the camera and not in front of it. My camera usually goes everywhere with me.
3. I buy EVERYTHING unscented, unless it's Opium or Emeraude .
4. Cats rule! Dogs drool!
5. I don't like most ice cream (yes, believe it), but I do like sorbets and ices.
6. Every car I've owned has been red or has had red trim.
7. Family is very important to me. I love them all.
8. I really miss my Dad!!
9. I am very tender-hearted when it comes to family, friends and pets.
10. I'm a pessimistic optimist.
11. I believe I have above average intelligence.
12. I don't like cold chicken, cold pizza, most cold sandwiches, etc.
13. I prefer to eat a hot meal.
14. I am an organized slob.
15. I wish my Mom lived closer to the rest of the family, so we could visit more often.
16. Music is a big part of my life. I always have a tune playing on the radio, computer, in my car, or in my mind.
17. I've played the piano since I was 6 1/2 or 7 (circa 1974).
18. I only took lessons for 6 months.
19. Unlike my mother and sister, I do not like hairy men. Gross!
20. It pisses me off when someone has to read the newspaper over my shoulder. Can't they wait?
21. I love vegetables! My favorite is green peas.
22. I love fruit except apples, bananas, and blueberries. It must be served at room temperature, though.
23. All the decor in my house consists of cats or music.
24. I own this Thomas Kinkade.
25. Coca~Cola is my beverage of choice.
26. Rootbeer is my second beverage of choice.
27. I have a very morbid and often crude sense of humor.
28. I am very outspoken.
29. I am extremely hard headed and stubborn.
30. I love every color in the color spectrum. Even blacks and browns.
31. I talk to my cats like they understand what I'm saying. I'd shit my pants if they ever talked back.
32. Although I am skeptically spiritual and faithful, I do not believe in organized religion
33. I am extremely independent.
34. Give me a plate with any meat, potatoes & gravy, and vegetables, and I will eat all the veggies, then the potatoes & gravy, then the meat. If bread or rolls are served, I will eat it first then the others.
35. The only grandparents I knew were my Grandma Beth and Great Grandma Violet.
36. I have never married.
37. I have never had children.
38. The littlest things can and will make me cry. Movies, commercials, people, pets.
39. The ocean awes me.
40. I love the moon.
41. I've broke both wrists, both pinkie toes, and the fourth metatarsal bone in my right foot.
42. I have my ears pierced 4 times. It was an 80's thing.
43. I've never traveled outside of the US Northwest.
44. I love to cook and/or bake for other people.
45. I have all 32 of my teeth and see my dentist every 6 months.
46. I dislike preachy people.
47. I love home grown tomatoes.
48. I wish I had a job where I could dress up once in a while. But I still prefer t-shirts and comfy pants.
49. I swear too much and really don't care who I offend with it. It's my first amendment right.
50. I love all of mother nature.
51. I don't like to shave my legs. I will grow it beyond the itchy stage. Except in summer.
52. I would join a nudest colony if I were the only member. I like to be (almost) nekked. I have to have the undies on!
53. When I sleep, I prefer no clothes (see #52) and no blankets. But, my feet have to be covered.
54. From #53, I have a slight fear of someone or something reaching out from under the bed and grabbing my feet.
55. I haven't been fishing or camping for over 20 years.
56. People like to confide in me. I must be very easy to talk to.
57. I've taught my mother everything she knows about computers. OK, maybe not, but I've taught her a lot!
58. I think spending money on cut flowers is a waste of money. Flowers are beautiful, but they die in a few days. Give me the money or buy something that will last.
59. I don't like telephones. I only have one in case of emergencies.
60. I don't believe people should have to apologize. If you are sorry for doing or saying something wrong, you shouldn't have done it in the first place.
61. I have very good penmanship.
62. I love to sing, whether I'm good or not.
63. I have no non-musical artistic ability whatsoever. I can't even draw stick people.
64. I have 5 nieces, 1 nephew, 1 great-nephew and 1 great-niece (deceased).
65. I've only used 1 1/2 days of sick leave in the past 11 years at my current job. Not bad!
66. I am very dependable.
67. I don't like to leave any task undone.
68. I love the smell after it rains.
69. I want to dance in the rain with someone I love.
70. I am running out of things to type.
71. I am not a very good typist.
72. I despise long fingernails. Mine are cut as close to the skin as I can get.
73. Same goes for toenails.
74. I like to keep my toenails painted. It hides the disgusting inherited toenails. Thanks a lot mom!
75. I don't believe there is anything or anyone I hate. Hate is such a strong word.
76. I have never ran out of toilet paper. There's always back-up.
77. I like to make lists. Keeps me from forgetting things.
78. I like to drive in the left hand lane.
79. I cannot remember anytime in my life I did not have a cat.
80. I very seldom wear jewelry.
81. I'd rather sleep on the floor than on a hard mattress. Strange, I know!
82. I am a night owl.
83. I understand that people have their angry moments, as do I, but really... what does it resolve?
84. I consider myself to be a happy person.
85. I don't stress over anything. Hakuna Matata!
86. I love all cookies, except Oreo's.
87. I eat cold cereal for dinner sometimes.
88. I am a self taught computer geek.
89. If I don't have an answer, I will search until I find one.
90. Medicine fascinates me. If I could do it all over again, I'd go into the medical field.
91. I am a handy woman. If I can fix it myself, I will.
92. I like candy, but I'm very selective if it involves chocolate. Reese's, Pearson's Salted Nut Rolls, and Necco wafers are my favs!
93. I hope to retire early. We'll see how my ESOP does.
94. I like to gossip.
95. I find myself daydreaming quite often. Keeps my mind off my boring work.
96. I've had surgery 3 different times.
97. I would love to travel abroad. Scotland would be my first destination.
98. If I HAD to own a dog, it would be an English bulldog.
99. I'm nearing the end of my list.
100. If only there were musical cats. Life would be PURRFECT!
101. Sing as if no one is listening,
     Dance as if no one is watching,
     Love as you've never loved before,
     Live as if Heaven is here on earth!!

Happy Birthday To Me!

Today is birthday #41. OLD!!! But I only feel 19. Here are some photos of me and my family throughout the years. I'm the cute one in all the pictures, LOL!

Tagged

I read Michelle's blog and got tagged.
The rules of the game are:
1. Link back to the person that tagged you.
2. Post these rules on your blog.
3. Share six unimportant things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your entry.

1. I washed my car today. It looks so pretty now.
I'm sure it will rain tomorrow :)
2. I just took my socks off and now my feet itch.
Go figure?
3. I have to pee, but instead I'm blogging.
Priorities.
4. It was 1 year ago I had my boob job.
I have nice perky boobies now.
Would anyone mind if I went braless all the time?
Or is that TMI?
5. 2 weeks ago I went and got my teeth cleaned.
I still don't smile :(
6. I need to trim the rose bushes.
They're out of control.
But hey, the lawn's mowed.

Now...you've read my blog... so YOUR tagged!

About Me

Cancer

Your element: Water
Your ruling planets: The Moon
Symbol: The Crab
Your stone: Moonstone
Life Pursuit: Constant reassurance and intimacy
Vibration: Moody
Cancer's Secret Desire: To feel safe (emotionally, spiritually, romantically and financially)

Description:
Those born under the sign of Cancer, ruled by the mysterious Moon, are one of the zodiac's enigmas. It is fair to say that most Cancers are a bundle of contradictions. Compassionate and caring with friends, family and lovers, yet they can cut to the bone with their jealous remarks and ever-changing moods. Endearingly eccentric on one hand, and on the other, insecure about how others see them. Like their astrological symbol - the Crab - Cancers can appear hard and insensitive on the outside. However, for those of us who know and love a "Moon Child", we understand that deep below lies a softness and sensitivity that makes them so very special...

Just as the Moon goes through many changes as it moves from its new to full phases, Cancers too go through many new and full phases of experience. Life doesn't stand still for this sign, even if they remain in one place, because they live so much in their internal oceans of emotions. Their link with the Moon often makes it impossible for them to operate on an even keel from day to day. Up and down like the proverbial yo-yo, most Cancerians feel one way one minute, then sometimes totally different the next. But this characteristic is part of their charm.

Love and romance matter more than anything else to this sign (but this occasionally shares first place with having lots of money in the bank). No other sign romances better, equally though, no sign takes it so badly when romance turns sour either. But with their changeable natures Cancerians are fascinating, mysterious, stimulating and extremely alluring. This sign is one of the most magic of all and once their magic has reached you, they are the most beguiling companions. After all, isn't the Moon the most talked about and romantic galactic identity?

Star Sign Compatibility
How compatible is your star sign with another star sign?
Read below

I need a Pisces Man!!!!!!

Do your ever wonder if you've got the perfect mate or what signs (no pun intended) to look for? If you're into the whole zodiac/horoscope thing (admit it you read yours daily), here's a web site to check out. Reading the synopsis from each sign, I've found that I belong with a Pisces. Does any body know one???????? LOL! Here's what it said about the compatability between Cancer and Pisces.




Cancer and Pisces love compatibility:
This is an affectionate, sensitive couple who will bolster each other's ego. Pisces is an imaginative dreamer but Cancer is an imaginative worker-and together they can make their dreams a reality. Pisces provides romance in Cancer's life, and Cancer is the all-protective lover Pisces needs. They are a good pair in the field of sex. They are both sympathetic and try to support each other. Probably the Cancer will be the leader, because of the the Pisces' inclination for some eccentricity in love affairs. The quarrels are usually short and quickly come to an end in bed. They are perfectly fit for each other. They can spend their time during day and during night with the same result and the sentimental combination of these two signs make for an ideal marriage.

Random Crap from A to Z

A - Attached or Single? Single
B - Best Friend? Dawn
C - Cake or Pie? White Cake and Sour Cream Lemon Pie
D - Day of choice? any HoliDAY
E - Essential Item? Toothpaste AND Deodorant
F - Favorite Color? Purple
G - Greatest Accomplishment? Still to come
H - Hometown? Meridian
I - Indulgences - Coca Cola and Nachos
J - January or July? July
K - Kids? 2 four-legged boys. Doodles and Sammy (who's Sammy do you ask? See next post)
L - Life is incomplete without? My family. I wish I had more time with everyone.
M - Marriage Date? Never with a capital N
N - Number of Siblings? 3 - 2 beautimus sisters and 1 brother
O - Oranges or Apples? Oranges
P - Phobias? None that I can come up with
Q - Quotes? A purr massages the heart
R - Reason to smile? Life, love, touching, feeling, seeing, hearing, tasting, family
S - Season? Spring. I love the "newness" of everything
T - Tag 3 friends - Ashley, Sarabeth, Dawn. How about this.....if you read this, you're tagged! :)
U - Unknown fact about me - My fantasy is to..... You'll still never know :)
V - Very favorite star? Don't really have a favorite, but Gerard Butler is HOT!
W - Worst Habit? The 3 "C's" Coke, Candy, and Cussing
X - X-ray or Ultrasound? Ultrasound. Never had a baby, but they used ultrasound on me when I broke my wrist and developed a bone infection. I got to watch them insert a catheter from my upper arm into my heart. Too cool.
Y - Your favorite food? Anything Mexican - authentic or fast food like Taco Bell
Z - Zodiac? Cancer

Tagged (Damn It!)

I don't like talking (or writing) about my own self, but since I was tagged by Krinkle, I guess I'll comply.


Things I admire about myself:
* I am a hard and efficient worker. I'm good at what I do and I know it.
* I'm a good listener. Like Krinkle, I like the gossip, too.
* My eyes (see pictures on my sidebar).
* My ability to play the piano.
* I'm a good leader, if I have to be. I'd rather be in the background.
* I have an excellent memory. If something is important to me, I'll remember it forever. If it's unimportant, I'll forget it in an instant.


Things I enjoy:
* I love music of any genre, except rap and hip hop.
* I love to sing, whether I'm good or not.
* I like to bake.
* My family. We never seem to spent enough time together, though.
* I love to travel. I want to go everywhere and see everything. Need to win the lottery, so I can do this.
* Watching movies. Even if I've seen then 100 times before.
* Cats - housecats, tigers, panthers, leopards, jaguars, mountain lions, etc, etc.


Things I expect of myself:
* To eat healthier and quit drinking Coke.
* Keep in touch with my family more often.
* ??????????


I tag:
GigglesMyers
Scissorbella
Dort's Clone
Please make your own lists and post them on your blog.

Tagged

OK, so I've been tagged by Michelle. I will follow most of the rules, but following the wisdom of Confucius, I will not impose this on others since I did not desire it, LOL!
Here are the rules:
• Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
• Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
• Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
• Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Random facts about me:
1)My favorite color has always been purple.
2)I've seen every episode of The Simpsons.
3)I do not believe in organized religion.
4)I've been at my current job 11 years, the longest I've ever had.
5)I love technology; TV, computers, my Zune, etc, etc.
6)I play the piano.
7)It annoys me when people spell words wrong. Most people have spell check. Use it!!!LOL!

Mwa

The Fam

On a recent trip to the North Pole, aka Moscow, Idaho, I got the chance to spend a week with my mom and help her with her blog. The stories she posts are fascinating to read and are so well told it's like you were there with her. While on my trip, she came across an old letter written by her father to her mother circa 1951 and has been "blogging" about it. After returning home, I received an email from her requesting some pictures I used to make a collage for hers years ago. She wanted them to go with her stories. I had to search several boxes of storage, but I found them. Here's a preview.

Sandee

What Sandee Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row. You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace. People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Resolutions

"Love is like a butterfly,
it goes where it pleases
and it pleases wherever it goes."

My New Years resolution is to be like a butterfly................................