This will get you Thinking

I'm way late on this...

I'm hoping Elle and Stacy will forgive me. It's about showing up, right? Not how early you get there?




Okay. Time to get your rain boots on. I would like this story to be true but...You be the judge. It definitely poses some serious questions.

A guy comes into work the other day and tells me how he had been in a terrible Motorcycle accident earlier this year. He was in a coma for over two months. On his sixth day in the hospital he is woken by two hands on his shoulders. He opens his eyes and stares into the eyes of Jesus. Jesus tells him he is not going to die and everything will be okay. So obviously Jesus is right because there the man is standing right in front of me. He's explaining how this how experience has changed his life and how in awe he is that Jesus chose to speak to him. He doesn't know how he got so lucky.

See. I like that story. While not a believer in Jesus as my Savior. I do believe he walked the earth. I would also like to believe that souls of people who have passed on can come to us in these type of situations to reassure us or make us comfortable should it be our time. (Too much Ghost Whisperer maybe?) Anyway, there's more to the story...

The man goes on to tell me how he has had several conversations with Jesus since that first one and Jesus has even told him the exact day he is going to die. Not sure what would be appropriate to say I said "I hope it's no time soon." The man turns to leave and on his way out the door says "It's less than six months." What the Hell?

I had so many questions but the man just left. How do you take that? Jesus comes to you to tell you you won't die but then tells you you will die within the next six months. Even tells you the exact day? I think I would be a tad pissed. I'd also wonder why the delay. Why not just take me while I'm in a coma? And what would you be doing on the day you knew you were going to die?

So many questions...

Really?

I just took my two kids and the neighbor kid on a walk to 7-11. It's not a long walk but part of the way is without sidewalks. I wanted some exercise and bribed the kids with Slurpees if they came along. They were all more than willing. The event went off without a hitch...then I got home.

I went and chatted with the neighbors who's kid I had taken with me. They thought it was cool. Then I went home to pee and sit down. Hubster has a habit of watching mindless TV while building Lego's and I thought I'd need a portable oxygen concentrator to deal with what I saw. He was watching "Smarter than a 5th grader". No biggie until I saw Sanjaya was on. Seriously? I'm in a mind numbing comatose right now. How on Earth does something like this happen? I'm changing the channel. That was painful. ..Just saying..

Dog Or Home Security Alarm That Is The Question

Trying something new.


Written by guest blogger Alex Stanley.

I just installed home security cameras and I’m so glad I did. I have been living alone for most of my life and thought I was invincible. Well that all changed when someone broke into my house. The saving grace was that I was not at home at the time. I don’t know what I would have done if I had been there. Maybe they wouldn’t have gotten in but what if they had.

Like I said I thought I was indestructible before my home was violated. I just sat down and cried my eyes out after I called the police. It took a lot of courage for me to even enter my house after that and I don’t think I ever fell asleep at night without worrying for hours about what if it happened again.

My friends urged me to get a dog so that at least it would bark if someone tried to get in the house while I was there and I could call for help if that happened. Okay, I got a dog. She is the cutest little fur ball you have ever seen, but she runs and hides every time the door bell rings. Fat lot of help a dog is. I feel more secure now and me and Susie Que don’t have a thing to worry about now.

Games have Sucked me In

I've gotten sucked in to a couple video games. It's that damn games toolbar that offers a free trial every day. Cake Mania 3 is kicking my butt. I also started playing Baking Life on Facebook. You bake, serve, and try to have the prettiest bakery in all the land. I just hit level 20 and want to suggest the creators come up with a fireplace similar to these Amish fireplaces. I would definitely hang out at a bakery with a fireplace in the winter time...with some fresh coffee. Oh. I guess they need to add a coffee maker too. Who agrees?

I don't want to make it sound like that's all I've done. That's what I've been doing at night and early in the morning before anyone gets up. During the days we've been living near water. It's been in the mid 90's for two weeks now and anywhere without water is kind of miserable. Thank goodness for lots of beaches and Water Country within 20 minutes of the house. Otherwise we would be in the house all day.

What the Hell ~Chinese Vinyl

Gotta love Elle and Stacy over at Blue Monkey Butt for bringing us What the Hell Wednesday. You get to spout off about all sorts of stuff and just say What the Hell...a lot. Take advantage of this special day (every Wednesday) and then go visit Ell and Stacy so you can link up.




So. I have this job at what we refer to around here as a "boat store". It's an autoparts store...for boats. All sorts of cool boat accessories, water sports parafanalia, GPS, binoculars and other electronics, and everything else a boater would need. We even have shoes. It's the shoes that bring you this What the Hell story...and I swear it's true.

Sunday I was working and a retirement aged couple came in to return some Sperry sports shoes. We do tons of returns on Sundays so I thought nothing of it. Too small, too big, not comfortable, hurts feet, don't like the style, whatever the reason I was ready to take them back. I was not ready for the reason I was given.

According to the customer:

The shoes are made with Chinese vinyl, which not only has an awful stench, but, like the recent chinese drywall debacle, the customer is pretty sure the shoes will cause cancer.

What the Hell?

You KNOW I was looking over my shoulder for the cameras. I was sure I was getting punk'd.

Nope.

I kept a straight face. Thanked the customer for all the new information, and took back the shoes.

Oh wait.

Not before I let his wife smell all the other (same) shoes we had in his size. She said she could smell the Chinese vinyl in all of them but needed to smell just in case there was a pair that was made with something else. No lie. What the effin Hell?

I've got nothing better than that so I'll stop now. Come play along.

Summer Vacation is HERE!

Real quick.

Handsome completes first grade tomorrow and is very excited to be a 2nd grader. I'm excited for him.

Hubster's new job doesnot have the benefits we (he) thought they would and we still are undetermined as whether or not they have a life or disability insurance plan. It's making me very nervous. We also think it will be cheaper to obtain a health insurance policy for the kids and me outside of his benefits package. That makes me even more nervous.

I'm excited for Summer vacation to begin and will not commit to any amount of posting during the next few months. I love the freedom to take the kids anywhere and often feel guilty taking one and not the other during the school year so I wait until Summer. We'll be packing it all in. See you when I see you:)

Really Random Tuesday

If it's Tuesday it's time for some Random. Head on over, when you're done here, to link up at The Un Mom and read some other random posts.



Hubster is officially at his Work-at-Home job. Thank goodness his parents built him and off ice at their house so he isn't working from our home. Pretty sure there are too many distractions here. He still needs a land line and some office furniture, but he's making do until he gets it.

If you're not familiar with Sandy at The Traveling Suitcase...shame on you. She also has another blog Bridge and Beyond where she solicits help in knitting hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless in her area (Ohio). June has been dubbed Sock it to me Month and Sandy is requesting socks for these individuals. Socks are needed all year long. I just picked up a pack and will send it along with two hats I've knitted. Don't you want to help?

I read an article the other day that claimed "woman who drink moderate amounts of wine on a daily basis gain less weight with age than teetotalers". They refer to moderate as 12-16 ounce...almost half a bottle.

Hubster went to Denver a couple weeks ago and on the way home (in a different state) decided he should bring each of us a little something. I got a really cool tie dyed tank top that says "Michigan". Always nice to get apparel with my home state on it.

The kids pool hasn't been cleaned since last Saturday. It's a small 10x10 pool without chemicals. I went out this morning and it was green and slimy and there were 1000's of mosquitoes. I think I may add a chlorine float after I clean and refill it today.

I've gotten back on my Wii Fit and am checking in daily with the other gals over at The Wii Mommies. If you love virtual fitness of any kind you should come play with us.

That's all I've got. I need to go finish cleaning the pool. It's going to be another 90 degree day and I want somewhere to cool off.

What the Hell ~ Wrinkles, Grey's, and Summer Vacation

I love to get stuff off my chest on Wednesdays. On most days, actually, but Stacy and Elle make it really okay on Wednesdays so that's what we're doing. Go link up.

Things have been pretty busy around here. Hubster started his new job last week and spent 3 days in Denver. This week he's in Arkansas meeting some more co-workers and learning the ropes of this new company. What the Hell? It's a work-from-home position.

Do you worry about wrinkles? I'm fortunate enough to have a fat face, not too many wrinkles. I bet if I lose 20 pounds the wrinkles will start showing. Just in case I did some research and came across this prototype 37c review. What the Hell? Claims to be better than botox. I'm not really that vain. I think I'll pass. Nice to know it's available though, right?

I'm ready for school to be out. What the Hell? I'll probably change my mind in another week...when it's actually out, but the kids have miraculously gotten along pretty well this week. It has me hopeful.

If kids have such great memories, and mine do, why do their shows repeat themselves so often? They'll freak if they have to miss a show that they've seen 12 times. What the Hell? Something about "this is my favorite part" crap. I'm banning TV over Summer break...except for me.

I never watched Grey's Anatomy. I know. Yell at me now. But I accidentally caught the very first episode on Lifetime and they're playing sequential episodes. I love watching stuff from the beginning. 3 hours a day. That's what I'm recording and trying to keep up with. What the Hell? At this rate I'll be all caught up in no time.

Now go read some other funny What the Hell posts.

Humidity, All Nighter and Spelling~That's Random

Another Tuesday. Another totally random post.





You know the drill. Read here. Do your own random post. Go to The Un Mom and link up. Nuff said!


I'm still recovering from staying up all night on Friday for our Relay for Life walk. I used to recover from an all nighter so much quicker. Getting old sucks.

It's been really hot here in Virginia...and humid too. Humidity sucks.

I'm ready for school to be out so I can ditch my morning routing for a bit. It's monotonous and I'm bored with it. Time to switch it up.

My son has been getting into the Discovery Kids channel. Every morning we watch Trading Spaces Boys vs Girls and I'm just waiting for one of the kids to decide they want to redo their room...

Got some mail for a new auto insurance provider. Apparently my employer offers discounts with a certain provider. Too bad it's the same provider that I had before and vowed to NEVER use again.

It's almost time for Big Brother to start. July 8th to be exact. Don't judge.

I'm very proud of Handsome. They finished their end of year testing and had a benchmark of 20 out of 48 for spelling. He got 48. He also tested at a third grade reading level. I love that he is enjoying reading. This morning, the first thing he did was sit down with his book (Diary of a Whimpy Kid) and read for 30 minutes. I hope he continues this joy of reading.

Today is going to be a laundry and float in the pool day. I'm too tired for much else. Maybe I'll get some motivation after my THIRD cup of coffee.

That it.

Have a great Tuesday!

Replacing My Anticipated Wii Workout With A Walk

Holiday Weekend is over. Hubster is FINALLY back to work and I had high hopes of getting back to training with Mike (my Wii Fit trainer). With all the time I've taken off I'm in serious need of a heavy lower ab workout as well as a thigh workout. I have vacation in my sites. A full week at the beach. I would like to lose 15 pounds before then. Wish me luck. First, though, PP and I were slated to meet a friend for lunch...about 30 minutes ago. Not. Gonna. Happen.

Ya see, a couple months ago I lost my keys. They may be somewhere in the house (although I've looked everywhere I can think of). My best bet is that they somehow got knocked into the recycle bag and, well, got recycled. Anyway, I got all new keys but have not yet gotten a new alarm remote. I keep reminding Hubster to not arm the car so I don't get stuck in case he isn't home. He has done an excellent job of remembering...UNTIL NOW. He left at 5am this morning. Headed to Denver to meet his new employers. PP and I went out to the car as usual to meet our friends for lunch and were met with blaring siren and horn honking when trying to unlock the car. Yep. Hubster set the alarm. Now were stuck. No lunch. No groceries to make lunch for Handsome tomorrow. I may be skipping my Wii workout for a little walk to the grocery store to get the things we need and then a stop at 7-11 for some WINE.

Anyone know how to un-arm a car alarm??? We googled it but got results that say we should start the car. No luck. Car won't start until it's unarmed.