Holiday Resolutions

People are running all around, putting up holiday decor. Dad has been working on it all day. The neighborhood looks like a "winter wonderland" minus the winter part. Another weird thing.

Soon, we will all be planning the big weight loss stragety. And some of us will be more successful than others as we try to reduce our spare tires. (Although mine is more like the tire of an 18 wheeler). I have the tae bow tapes, bodyflex tapes, walk off the pounds tapes and a total gym. And the one thing I have come to, painfully understand is, just having them doesn't work. You actually have to USE them. That is far more effective. Bummer!!!!!!

I think Jay Leno speaks for me when he stated, "Today, there are more overweight people in America than average people. Therefore, overweight people are now average. Which means you've already met your New Year's resolution." Does this mean I can ditch the sugar free cookies???????????

It's Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!

Another strange thing about Florida is the weather. When I was in Indiana, on Thursday, you rush to the Weather Channel to see what weather the up coming weekend is going to be. And in Florida, you already know. Monday, sun and breezy, Tuesday, sun and breezy, Wednesday, sun and breezy, etc, etc, etc. Now is that boring or heaven? Just know Saturday and Sunday are replicas of the rest of the week.

Thanksgiving was a quiet affair here. And I missed the noise and commotion of lots of family around. Being of sound mind, I did not venture out to the stores on Black Friday. At noon in Tampa, the TV was showing the malls and there were lots of parking places and no waiting in lines. Perhaps it was not as successful as hoped. I think at noon, everyone was home taking a nap as alot of the stores opened at 4am. One store here opened at midnight.

Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights" I know we will all be facing that in the next few days. Unless you all did what I did a few years back and bought a tree with lights already on it. That, by golly, it the better mouse trap!!!!!!

As you probably noticed, I love quotes. And frequently use them. Hollywood Square Wisdom: When Charley Weaver was asked "If you are going to make a parachute jump, at least how high shoud you be?" He responed, "Three days of steady drinking should do it"

Yikes!!! 34 Days Till Christmas

My mind must be in some parallel universe because I see people (not dead) Christmas shopping in shorts! Weird. This is going to take some getting use to. The weather is more like 4th of July, not Christmas. Although I don't have to let my car warm up before I go somewhere and I don't have to worry about a scraper in the car.

Another strange thing about this Christmas holiday will be no children, no grandchildren and no leftovers for a week. Dad and I are going to have a small turkey roll for Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes and a vegstable. Plus pumpkin pie, of course. Then perhaps pepto bismol, depending on just how much we eat. I snicker at the people who eat enough food at Thanksgiving to support the population of a third world country, then say they are going to walk off the dinner. Honey, they'd have to walk to Canada. Twice!

In the world order of pet preferences, there are marked differences. If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you. If a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
Some people say cats are smarter than dogs. I tend to think that may be true, because you certainly can't get eight cats to pull a sled thru the snow. My preference has always been dogs.
Unconditional love on the end of a wagging tail.

Everyone have a safe holiday, and one of the many things I am thankful for, is each and every one of you. Hopefully soon, I can be thankful for gainful employment.

Happy Thanksgiving Eve Eve

We went to Mugs N Jugs last night, and for those of you who don't know, it is a little Karaoke Bar and Grill. So many people were there. That place is a gold mine. There is a 14 year old girl named Vanessa Quillao and she has been singing there since she was 7. (Remember the name, she is going to be BIG!!!!!!) A local record producer has noticed her and is working with her. She had a free concert last week at Mugs N Jugs and the group that sung back up for her just signed a million dollar contract with this same producer. (Act 3 watch for them) She was great. The next Hannah Montana! It is all very exciting. She is a cutie patutie.

Weather has been warm. May go up to the pool today as it is going to be mid 80's.

Have you ever thought about the fact when a baby comes into this world crying, every one else in the room is laughing? Perhaps we should live our lives like that. Laughing while the rest of the world crys. Not laughing at, laughing inspite of. Just a thought.

Hollywood Squares wisdom: When asked "Do female frogs croak? Paul Lynde answered "If you
hold their little heads under water long enough"

So My Learning Curve May be Really Big

The learning curve rears its ugly head. I already have duplicate entries. Good thing I'm not an "old dog" and I can still learn a new trick.

Weather is going to be mid 70's today (I know, its a dirty job but somebody has to do it). Hopefully I can be a member of the gainfully employed soon. I have an interview tomorrow. Seems to be alot of jobs here, but the pay can be a real issue.

Hope to post some pics soon. Just have to figure out how. (There lies the rub)

As I get closer to 60, I can begin to idenify with this article. "Perks for being 60"
1. In a hostage situation, you are likely to released first.

2. No one expects you to run - anywhere!

3. There isn't much left for you to learn the hard way.

4. Things you buy now won't wear out.

5. You can live without sex but not your glasses!!!!!!!!!!

6. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

7. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.

8. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

9. Your back goes out more than you do!!!!!

Just something for you all to look forward too.

Now I am High Tech!!!!!!!!!

Well this is my first endevor in the blogging world. I think I can post things my family, way up yonder in Indiana, can read and keep up with the hustle, bustle life of their mother. (Okay, hustle, bustle may be a bit optimistic, but you get the idea).



Things about me: I am a person with a zaney sense of humor and a healthy zest for life. I prefer a quiet dinner at home with friends or family to a glitz filled social gathering. I like conversation and intelligence. I am spirtual without being religious. I appreciate affection and tend to mother the people in my life.