OOOH Child

Herself just had a very nice rum and coke with Sailor Jerry.  He treats a gal great. The effects are hitting me, as I have not really drank in a long time. We had a bad diner and by bad I mean not the very healthy type. Mine wasn't bad at all in truth. It was a 6" whole wheat sub with turkey, lettuce and tomato, pickle wedge on the side, cucumbers, onions and cranberry sauce on it. The whole thing was only 495 calories and it was filling. Hubs had a foot long which had more calories Im sure but I want to stay decent but sated.  So tonight this is a very happy bunny signing off yet again   Me and Jerry

I bid you a good evening. Ciao for now.

It Felt REALLY Good

    LOL Now now, that's not what I'm talking about you naughty lovlies.  ;-)   I was just on lunch and one of my coworkers had a guy in the phone who  was arguing that he got his VP to approve an exception to policy for his overdue expenses.  WE have to get a letter from the VP of the business unit to approve expenses that are over 60 days old. Well this guy had sent in 4 emails asking about it, he was told on each email what was needed and basically ignored it. So i had enough, I asked my coworker if he wanted me to get on the phone and he did, so I let the employee know that we need a letter. He said that he sent the attachment , NO , he added a section where it said approved and had the VP's name n it.  I explained that is not what we need, as stated to him several time.  he said the emails were not clear and in my best supervisor voice (which was my old position here) I let him know that the add on to the email is not sufficient as policy states it must be a separate letter.  After about 15 minutes of repeating myself he finally disconnected. I tild him sir I know the email from today are getting worked and if you send this I will make sure it gets sent up to expense today.  Sheesh.  One of the women who work over in AP brought me over a postie with a "gold" star on it. She was saying that she had no idea how I kept my cool and she would have hung up on him  LMAO

I felt good to do that again, I miss my old position, I was a damn good supervisor!!  I need to look for another job like that once hubs is at his new place about 6 months and we can truly breathe easier I will seriously start looking.  

Oh here is my award  hahahahahaha

Well that's it peeps, the round chick is feeling pleased today :-)  Ciao For Now

Harvest Moon

    This Friday, the 16th of September is a full moon. Some call it the corn moon, some the harvest moon. It comes as a precursor to the Autumn Equinox, which arrives on the 22nd of September at 10:21AM EST. I know lots of folks hate that summer is ending. I am not a fan of heat and humidity, mainly because I am at work, not on some island enjoying a fruity rum drink. I could get used to that LOL But perhaps because I am born in the fall I get a sense of rebirth this time of year. As much as I like laying in a fetal position stark naked, I mean I feel it more emotionally. I seem to come alive more this time of year. I adore the tastes and scents of Autumn. I almost get a sense that I want to nest.It makes sense if you think about it. You spend more time at home as the days get brisk. It makes send to want your home comfy and welcoming.  I always have autumnal scented candles going this time of year. Apples and cinnamon, cloves are common. I love the spicy woodsy smells. Makes sense  as I like them in perfumes and colognes also. Smells like hugs. I love to hug.  Humans, we like to think we have come so far but our instincts from years gone by kick in and we have no idea why. LOL I have to laugh, I know why, we didnt have electric heat, electric air conditioners, we lived by the land, the sun and the moon. As much as we have gained, and dont get me wrong, I am a huge fan of modern conveniences, but we have lost something also.  I am trying to regain this.  In my way of course. Marking the moon phases, marking the Equinox, saying thank you before I take a bite of food for the animal that gave its life so I can continue with mine. Its a simple ting I can do in a very un simple world.  A world that scares the hell out of me sometimes.  Our government is going crazy, we are more divided than ever. People want to re write history as not to offend people, NFL player who make millions are protesting because they are oppressed.  How the fuck are they oppressed?? Give some of that money you get for playing a game to those who are oppressed. Put up or shut up, I am glad the are losing their endorsements, they are nothing but asswipes. There are some who go against them and more power to them. It all does you head in really. So yep, let me make my home cozy and warm. I plan to bake, bake some goodies for friends and coworkers, I want my finds to settle their lives. So many , actually I think all of us need to do some house cleaning. Get our heads to  place where we can settle don and be happy for months. As the next season will approach sooner than we think, we need to hunker down, and get our physical and mental selves in a place that we can handle and shape into a pleasing outcome. It aint easy, but deep breaths, phone calls, facetime, basically sharing helps us. Remember our ancestors knew that being in a group or having friends made one stronger. Alone is fine but to be always alone makes you vulnerable, to others and even worse to your own inner voices.
     Did I go off again? LOL   Well I will stop here, and until next time, ciao for now

Food Pics

I was teased by my friend in the England about how us Yanks love to post pics of our food.  I am totally guilty of this. Why do I? Not sure, I like to share what I've had if its good. I like to show others on my Instagram, who like me. are watching what they eat. Or just because I fucking feel like it. ;-D  But I do and since I've kind of geared this blog back to food and life you can bet your boots you are going to see some on here too on occasion.   OOO Wait - OCCASION!! LMFAO

Todays lunch was a whole wheat wrap, filled with laughing cow cheese wedge in french onion flavor spread on it, avocado slices and fresh baby spinach.  It was very good and as you can see a handful of seedless grapes to go with it.  Bloody hell, look at me actually preparing lunch at my desk, even more wow, that I remembered to bring them to work!! All I need is a silver candlestick to set the mood at my desk HAHAHA

There's really not much going on peeps, had some weird dreams over the weekend, I was riding the subways in NY and started downtown then got out uptown and as I turned the corner it turned into my old neighborhood in Brooklyn, then it became way uptown Manhattan. Then and here's the even weirder part, it became London.  No I didn't drink or have any illegal drugs this weekend :-D 

Can you imagine if I had???????? 

ha!!!   Well thats it peeps, Ciao for now

Mercury In Retrograde

    So what's been going on?  I ordered some new clothes from the big girl store. I found some slacks for work that I'm hoping fit well. I am not talking about waist size, I mean length. Yes "Miss 24" inseam of 2016" here always has issues with this. LOL I bought one pair in black and if they are good I plan on getting a few others, in navy, grey and pinstripe for the days I'm feeling saucy. Maybe even a plum or burgundy.  Oh missus please!!  HAHAHA  I am at the point I had too. We shall see. I also gathered up my coat and jacket to take to the dry cleaners to get ready for the cooler and cold weather that, if you believe the Old Farmer's Almanac, we will be getting. 
    Weight is coming off slowly and steadily, its so weird, the scale shows weight loss but these past few days I feel so blobish. LOL  I took a smaller size at the fat girl store which is not always a good monitor as their sizes run differently than other stores. And even other fat girl stores can be different. Grrr Its frustrating so I'll just believe my scale as I'm sure it will register correctly (fingers crossed). I go to the doctor later this month early october anyway and I will check it there. I don't use the scale at the gym as my gym shoes alone are about 2 lbs lol  I make sure I wear light weighing clothes at the dr.s and at home I'm usually coming out of the shower so Im starkers. LOL 
      So mercury In Retrograde  - in case you do not know this means that the planet mercury is now appearing to move backwards causing issues with things like communication and electronics.  I read a good comparison and here it is: 
If you were in a car and another car passed you, you could tell it was going faster than you. But if it slowed down and you then passed it, it would appear that that car was actually going backward. Then when the other car speeds up and passes you again, it kicks up all of the dust in the road. As Mercury speeds by, it is like a train flying past, creating a powerful, turbulent gust of “wind” in its wake. The turbulence and disruption Mercury creates when it retrogrades can affect what we feel on Earth in our everyday lives.
So its only appears to go backwards but I can tell you I have already seen the effects. Now granted it doesn't hit everyone the same, but here at work servers are being a bit wonky and my co-workers car mechanical system is giving him problems all of a sudden.  Coincidence, maybe LOL   
This will continue until the 22nd of September. Good luck  ;-) 
     Okay peeps,  its been a decent retrograde for me, so far, if I'm honest  LOL  I thank the Goddess every day, she watches out. Although Ive used it as an excuse 2x today for brain farts on tickets  hahahahaha
      I still have a gift card for a place here called Bath&Body Works, its a store that carries lotions, candles, body washes. Kind of a trifecta for ladies gifts. They have all the fall scents out, I am going nuts over them. I think I may go after work to smell them in person. I know I will use the card if I do LOL
    So today was like Christmas at work.  We had ordered a few things on Amazon that have long been needed. Nothing really pricey but things like deep bowls (got 4) lightning cables, man's wallet. Then I also order a NARS concealer from Sephora. They all came today, the poor mail room guy, he had 3 big boxes. Wel anyway as Sephora does you get samples and one was a perfume from Balenciaga. Now I love their Paris scent, the one with < of all things> a soccer ball (football) on top  LOL well this one is called B then it says Skin, so Im not sure which it is. I sprayed it on as I had no perfume on today and so far its settling to a really nice scent on me. Bit powdery, floral but a underlying sweetness. Kind of like me  HAHAHAHAHA  but yes I think I know what I want for Christmas now. :-D
     Okay peeps, im out as Im going back in to answering emails soon. So until next time, Ciao for now.

Pissed Off

   I went on Facebook today and every post I see is either about the two idiots running for president (gods help us) or the asshole NFL player who won't stand for the national anthem, but of course the money you make is okay, you over paid talentless jackhole! Sorry dude, you're oppressed in what way? I didn't see you down in LA helping the flood victims. Anyway......it's ridiculas. I really go on now to play Alpha Betty. I just hate the hypocrisy of the people on there, and I'm over it.

I'm stuffed

     Thai food for lunch, chicken pad see ew, very tasty but I ate only half. Im hoping it will keep in the refrigerator at work over the weekend so I have lunch already sorted on Monday.  Got a good deal on Slimfast shakes at Walgreens.  I'm looking forward to the weekend, although the heat is back!! ugh  its going to have a real feel of 110 either today or tomorrow. It definitely gives one initiative to stay in and clean.  LOL
     I will be in cooking for the week on Sunday as hubs has a schedule change, and will be working later hours until they hire a new person on. This new person will take hub's place as the low man on the totem pole so to speak, A senior employee just left and this was his shift, its not bad really, 9:30AM  - 6PM. With the closeness of the company to where we live he will be home by 6:10 lol  its around the corner almost.  I'm going to make a roast, we haven't been eating mucg red meat at all but like I said we will occasionally so a nice roast will give many meals. That and Im thinking some lamb stew.
     So I got to meet our new neighbors yesterday. Nice lady and nice kids. haven't met her husband yet. They actually were renting a home about 5 house up the block and when they saw this house for sale they jumped on it and worked out great for my neighbor. They didn't even have to have an open house.  That's so great, I hope when the time comes I'll be able to sell so quickly.
     Well Peeps I will say ciao for now and I will be home this evening starring at the marshmallow pumpkin my hubby bought me as a treat. deciding if I want it or hang on to it a little longer. I'm leaning to hang on. Ta....

How Much Is That Blouse???

    Good grief, I was looking for a few choice pieces of clothing to supplement my slacks for work and also to add to my jeans.  Well I look at Torrid, cool jeans, found a pair, great pair and only $75.00. I look at Catherine's and see a fab blouse for only $64.00.  WTF, why do they feel that by adding a little more fabric they charge designer prices? Fat girl clothes are so fucking expensive. It drives me batty. I finally found a few bits and pieces I got, but jeez.  Sis has given me a few lovely tops. One I can't wait to wear, it's a black crisis cross top that will look fab with my dress.  Why over a dress? Because I do not go sleeveless in public. I have seen women with arms larger than mine but I don't care for it, I also like my tummy covered. My personal taste. Again some women don't care, but I do. Just because I'm fat doesn't mean I have to be slovenly. I say that as there are times I will run out looking like crap, but it's usually to go to the drug store or if it's a quick grocery run I go to a store not in my area. Less chance of seeing someone I know. Hahaha
     Well I've been doing great, but what irks me is that when I go and put in my food and I eat less calories than the website thinks I should they don't log in that I came in under my calories. It counts my day as a log in, almost a month strait and I've lost 11 pounds so far.  I'm not unrealistic, I just want to get to where I was in high school. It's quite achievable. I'm ready. Except. Except well it's coming into Autumn. A weakness will be on the shelves soon. That pure sugar, either love it or hate it candy. Yep I'm talking candy corn. I love the stuff. The good thing though is that even I, Queen of the sweet tooth, find it even a bit too sweet. So I never eat too much in one sitting. Where as you put a Cadbury fruit & nut bar in front of me ( I mean the bigger bar) I will go animal on that thing if I'm in a chocolate mood. Candy is odd with me, I have my moods. I'd rather have some form of baked good.  My mom was just the opposite, she'd pick candy every time. Now Dad, he's not as much a sweet eater, he likes them, he can put a hurtin on a pie but he's one a night. He has a cup of tea and a little something sweet to end his night. A donut or slice of pound cakes a few biscuits or cookies. He's a balanced eater. Yeah, I may look like him but I have my moms eating habits.  Lol. I love cooking though.  So I've been making good dinners, lots of veg. No red meat. But I sense a nice steak is coming. Now, if I will stop thinking of candy corn.  Lmao
     It's interesting, I've noticed it's easier these days to be a bigger gal. More and more people are rooting for a "real woman" body. Which I'm not sure what a real woman means. If your born with a pussy you're a woman. Just be happy in the body you have, change what you want for YOUR READONS whatever they are.
     Oh hey I'm a redhead again. Hubs asked so sure, I am going to go a slight shade darker as I used a similar formula I used to but before I put it on brown hair and this time I put it on blonde so it turned out a bit brighter than I wanted.  If you watch the show Castle, think Castle's daughter Alexis.  It's pretty but I need a bit richer. I also need to get a 30 developer, for the grays. Shhh don't tell. :-D
Well peeps, I'm out so until next time ciao for now

Sucks Big Time

Those who know me know I hate not knowing, today I am not sure if I did something, I don't think so but I was kidding with someone and it ended abruptly. Not bad but emails you can't tell. So I'm here just waiting to hear. And to bring it home, hubs is a bit more than a little tipsy, he's okay but on a tightrope of going off or staying calm. I'm here trying to play nice nice so nothing happens that I'm going to regret, like yelling. I understand he's in pain, I just hate he feels he has to get drunk, then gets stupid. Ugh. I just want today over.  

Ciao for now. 

Feeling Right Now

Apprehensive, nervous, scared, curious oh so curious, hopeful .........

So ....

Now it's time to follow MY DREAMS, and catch one or two of them :-D

Lets Start At The Very Beginning...

     Okay when I started this blog, what seems like eons ago, I was focused on weight loss. I have strayed from this, and it's gone to a daily report of my life, well guess what? I ain't that interesting!! LOL  What??!! You are saying to yourself, why my dear you are enthralling.  Okay, I just made myself chuckle, but really, I was faithfully writing every day, then I skipped a few days and now weeks at a time.  I am not sure why. That's a lie actually, I do know. Life got hard for a year, hubs out of work, me stressing over money and feeling like shit over it. I was lucky to have an amazing support group around me and I saw (and see) things a bit more clearly. I've learned how to budget (who knew), what matters in my life and I am now ready to face my secondary challenges again. So here goes.
     I purged myself of all my old things, clothes, make-up, friends. LOL  That last one was more Facebook than any other. I went through my list and deleted several folks that I had not spoken to in years. They were co-workers who have moved on or old friends from NY and the funny thing is I have not gotten any emails wondering why, so I highly doubt they even noticed.
   I've gone back on my fitness pal and been doing pretty well. There are been a few days I've been over my calories but I'm down 11 pounds. Today I was below my calorie intake until.......da da dum!!! I had 4 tiny peppers and a fiber one bar so let's add an additional 180 calories to my day. I'm over - by 10 calories, but it's still over.  Thing is I ate raw peppers and a low calorie bit of cake. I didn't change the day plan but I know it. I'm not sharing my food diary so it's only me that sees it, I'm not fooling anyone. Lol   I will do it.  I'm changing. I let myself throw a huge pity party this year and I gained weight and lost self esteem. But I'm slowly gaining them back. I dyed my hair red again. It's a bit brighter than I anticipated. I realized my error, last time I dyed my hair I was going from light brown to auburn, and this time I went blonde to auburn. I used the same ratios and well yeah, lighter. It's not horrible but it's not me. I can handle it for now, I'll change it in a few weeks. Have to give my hair time to strengthen a little.  I hope the remainder of this year brings more good things. I hope I get to see my friend from England if he comes to the states. It's 2 years since I went over there. It's time.
     I had to force myself to step on the scale, glad I did and the result was decent.  I have a gal friend who is thinking of getting gastric bypass surgery. The thought scares me, I've thought about it too, but I don't want to lose hundreds of pounds. I'm okay doing it slowly as long as I don't die. Lol it's hard I'm not lying, I'm not as good as I should be but gods I love Chinese food and oh man Thai food like Pad See Ew and Pad Thai just teases me. But I figure every once in a while will be a treat.  Lots of chicken and fish. Not too much red meat. Little by little.
     Well so I will be posting more weight things, aspirations, recipes, poems. More like the old blog complete with my spelling mistakes lol.  So until next time, ciao for now.

So How You All been?

     I've been under the weather as of late, it started Sunday and it continues on.  Its odd, I have great moments and then it hits, I feel the need to get sick so I run to the toilet, then feel better, haven't been eating much, have been home from work all this week and here it is Thursday and its my first day back. I'm freezing to the point my teeth are literally chattering.  I'll live, LOL  I haven't told Sis or my Dad, no need to as I'm on the mend.
     So not much going on since I've done nothing but keep the cat company so far this week. LOL  I think hubs and I are venturing into Lancaster this weekend for a day trip on Saturday. Its about an hour and a half drive for us. We like to go there but haven't in so long, I think its time again.  I need some fresh air :-D
     I'm thinking of going auburn again. Not sure will see. I have to go to the beauty supply store and look at the shades. I like to mix colors. I know the color I want to get to. I will see if I can accomplish it again.  LOL  it's this one

Looking a bit shaggy there but I like the reddish tones, I have no idea what shade (shades) this was but I'll get it one day. I had just discovered the hair straightener when I took this pic. LMAO
so I think its time to go back into the lab and play mad doctor.
     Thats it for now really, I'll be back soon   Ciao for now

Whoot whoot

     Thank the Goddess that things are turning around. I'd never boast that they are great because I'm not that proud and I don't want bad luck.  Hubs worked hard to get a job, I'm thrilled for him. I'm thrilled that I have been diligent and in 3 weeks have lost just over 9 pounds. I know it's the water deal but it's a good start.  That's enough now.  I'm happy but not boastful. So many other bigger things going on, even in my world.  Got the chance to have a nice girls night with a friend from work. She's a very nice lady, wish I knew a nice guy for her. Don't we always say that? Lol I mean it though.  Sis is busy, and she's getting her first ink very very soon. Wish I could be there fir it but we will be getting our sister ink soon as well. We found a pattern we like and she is going to speak to her artist about it. I mentioned a possible watercolor background, small, light.  I'm excited, haven't gotten new ink in a long time.  I've been thinking of a Libra tattoo and this seemed perfect.  I do have a larger piece I want.  I want to do roses on my right shoulder going down to cover my titty kitty. Yes flowers will be on top of my right tit. im thinking spring/summer for that.  I need to pay more bills first.
     I sat outside on the deck for awhile tonight while drinking my Lady Grey tea. I can feel it, the seasons are changing. It's still very hot out, but the highs are not near 100 now, more 90 and a little below. I feel stronger. I always do this time of year, I am a true Autumn Child. I come alive in this season. I feel better that my hair was cut, and it's one color again. Lol oh it was so bad, long and getting very, as a good friend says, 80's rocker chick.   I am that a little, but I love all kinds of music. I listen to most of the links all my friends list on FB wether I mention it or not. I even word eye make- up today.  I am still getting that strange pain in my right side. It comes and goes, not sure what it is but all in good time.  I need to get a mammogram soon, ugh I hate them.  You can't wear deodorant and they squish your tits so tight. Its
     Had a bit of a chat with a dear pal who was in hospital.  I'm so glad he's out and recovering. He's bored as fuck, good sign. Lol. I've been there, you put on smiles for everyone but you think a lot. It shows he's healing to be bored. I'm glad he's smart enough to do what he needs to. Miss the shit out of him, hope to see him before the year is out.
     Well peeps, my iPad is at 30% and I'm going to take off that make up I put on.  So ciao for now.

I didn't have anything to say until now. LOL

     I know I haven't posted much lately, but life has started going up hear I daresay. In no way do I want to jinx this. It's been so fucking hard, but as the song says I get by with a little help from my friends.  Well mainly Sis. She has been my rock through this. Love her to bits.  We're getting sister ink too. We are both Libras so the starpattern will happen. I'm looking so forward to it, I want new ink soon. Lol.
     I was leaving work today and there were about 10 little guys all on their power lawn mowers. They looked like Oompa Loompas lol.  I made myself giggle all the way to my car. Hehe
     I tell ya, I was so out of it. Stress it makes you wilt like a lettuce leaf in a sunny backyard salad. I'm feeling more like myself, and I even made myself get on the scale. I figured I wanted to know where I was starting from, ya know? So I close my eyes, get on, open my eyes look down and wow, I'm down 9.5 pounds since my dr appointment. I would have sworn I had gained. I was ready for the gain, but was very happy with the results.  I'm feeling more like me. Hubs just grabbed me when I said that and his response was "yep, that's you!"  He's so good he made a lovely light spaghetti primavera for dinner.
     I must say, I have been staying away from social media a lot. It's the political posts I can't take. I swear, this one or that one. Spin doctors in overdrive.  I hate them both.  I wish I could fast forward to  November so it's all over. Then we can see what will happen. It seems we are going backwards. Now I love retro and vintage, but not in civil and just plain human rights.  I hate no one except hateful people, radical groups who hate and kill. I'm a simple soul, a cute, round, tattooed, short simple soul. :-D
  So not a huge long blog but I figured I'd ease back into it. So ciao for now lovelies.

Poor Cat

     She didn't know what to make of the morning hustle, that started about 5:30AM. Why is the female in the bathroom AND the male in the kitchen? Its barely light out, as the sun is in process of coming out. LOL  She felt much better once she got cuddles and her food bowl was topped so, heaven forbid, a glint of the bowl its in will not show through in parts.
     So I am here at work at the ungodly hour of 7am. I've had brekkie already so I'm debating a cup of tea.   Hopefully this starts the next chapter of a very productive story.
     I've also had an epiphany of sorts, thought I had prior to this but not as strong as this last one. I have moved on from lots in my past and I feel I've moved even farther this time. This is a good thing, Im just so tired of bullshit, that's one reason I find myself staying away from facebook. All the tension on there just harshes my buzz.  Im interested in politics of course, here and abroad, as it effects us all, but I can't stand the spin doctors. I hate both of the candidates and I need to read up more to have a valid opinion. I have friends who just rant on the party line they follow and refuse to see any ideas the other side may have. No matter if it makes sense or not.  One thing I do know is politics is not black & white, there's a lot more than 50 shades of gray here. So I stay out of it for the most part.
    I'm cleaning my house and concentrating on those I love, My sister is first and formost right there with my hubby. Love them both. My dear friend in Maine has things going on and I wish I could make it all better but its headed in the right direction although the road will be bumpy, she has a collage age child now, hold on tight  LOL  Those I care about know. Im concentrating on my home and hubby. We need to get the house in order and now we can hopefully start once bills start getting paid off. My thing is that I want my credit to go back up. It will, it has but I need it to go higher  LOL
     I'll be back in a day or so, Im looking out the window at what looks to be a very strong storm developing, it got very dark very fast. of course my umbrella is at home   LMAO   So ciao for now my lovelies
   

Yep Yep Yep

This aint been so easy this time, 

but life is taking a turn.
  
So happy thoughts and moving forward!!!
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165 Days and 13 Hours until Christmas (at this writing)

WHAT AM I SAYING THIS FOR???  Lol   I love Christmas. Its just that, for me, it brings back wonderful memories and this year I actually celebrating simply and beautifully. meaning I'm not going to freak out over getting the perfect gift. I'm going to start making some gifts NO ART so not to worry. :-D   I'm going to go natural in my decorating. I love boxwood shrubs and holly, mixed with plaid and some bells look great. I'm focusing on the love I always felt and still feel from family and friends. So HO HO HO Christmas is coming

Things are changing, for the good, but I still feel odd. Change is good they say, I like some change but I feel so much is going to happen at once. I am not sure how to explain it.   It's like one night it was very late, or early morning, depending on how you view things. lets say it was abut 2AM and I was walking with my boyfriend in Greenwich Village in NYC. I had a weird feeling, something was just off. The streets didn't feel right. I know that sounds stupid, but I was unsettled all night. The paper that morning said NYC had had an earthquake. I sensed the disturbance in the force so to speak  LMAO  But that's how I've been feeling for a few months now and I'm not sure why. Hope when I find out its pleasing. I mean there is so much craziness going on right now, political, racial, religion....I hardly go on facebook anymore and when I do I'm playing games not reading posts. I'm over it, truly.  I'd much rather talk with my friends and laugh. We need more laughs

I hope the thought of Christmas whilst we are wearing shorts gave you a giggle.  Ciao for now

Easy Read Today

As a matter of fact sometimes I just feel like sharing photos that have some meaning to me, so here you go:

For laughs:

 For Real: 

More laughs:

Truth:

My look most days with employees calling in:

Uh-Oh  LOL 

 Again Truth

Ciao For Now Peeps xx

Happy Birthday America

     4th of July, the day America celebrates our independence from England.  We did ( with a little help from the French - go figure! Lol)  Apparently Mother England was too "loose" in their ways.  While I'm glad we have a free country, I don't think they were too loose.  But I wasn't alive then, I am here now, I love England, always have. I know several people there, a good friend is from there. I could easily live there.  They know ceremony, I like a good ceremony! They do this very well.  I was treated to a private look see at The Ceremony Of  The Keys.  I was told glorious and amusing tales by a very lovely gentleman who is friends with the people I know over there. I forgot his title (beg pardon) but he's high up there.  I had a delightful time and the Tower Of London is a bit ethereal at night. I could almost imagine it lit by torches. Lots of shadowy doorways and roads leading off to other parts of the castle. One can easily imagine murder and lustful encounters.  Anyway....sorry went back there for a moment.  Oh yes, right, USA independence.  I love my country, we are a bit broken right now but I have faith that one day it will once again right itself. So happy birthday America, may our flag fly over us in peace.
     On another note, I write this from my couch, covered in a throw blanket as I am no feeling well. I caught a bug it seems. Same one that was showing itself at work last week. Intestinal issues that make for a crappy long weekend. No pun intended. This combined with the ongoing threat of rain yesterday and today, do not lend oneself to major motivation. Especially when ones plans were really to go out and follow our noses. To a farm stand or two, or perhaps dome fireworks.  The fireworks were supplied by the high school nearby. We can see them bursting into their silvery twinkles. It's nice to be able to sit on your front deck and watch, music playing, and iced tea in hand.  Today has not been great. I feel worse, gave not eaten anything since the plain rice I et last night. Just not hungry. Hubs made me tea thus morning, which was lovely. I'm now enjoying a herbal peach tisane, not a tea as there's no tea leaves in it.  That's right, I know proper terminology LOL I'm getting asked if I want more rice, oatmeal, bagel. No, nothing thank you. Then a hamburger and potato salad crosses my mind but I quickly dismiss the thought. Cuddles helped before. They often do. Here's a secret, I can be a bit needy, especially when I'm not feelin that great. I'm sure I'll feel better soon.
      Besides our country, there's a lot of birthdays today. First and foremost, it is the anniversary of my   Nan's birthday. This is my dad's mother.  Plus a few friends, and my angel of a neighbor. So I have wished them a happy day. Hubs is watching Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. He is entertaining enough.   As soon as hubs gets a job, we are going for sushi. The show on now is showing eel. I like eel. My grandpa ( the one I never met) liked it too. Had to get it from somewhere. My moms idea of fish anything was Cod and Shrimp.  Lol
       I'm really enjoying this peach beverage, love peaches. Did you know that? I love them, and strawberries, kiwis, melon of all types and fresh corn, tomatoes, asparagus, if it wasn't for those hot fresh loves if bread I'd be a lot smaller. hahaha. Mm bread. ( said in best Homer Simpson voice.
I'm debating on watching Game Of Thrones, I have the first 5 seasons on loan. Not sure if I'm into anything that "heavy".
So that's my thrilling weekend weekend. Some very cool stuff coming up, not going to tell but it's worth watching for.   So until next time Ciao For Now