tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318350272024-03-14T05:21:55.644-05:00Living Life Moment By MomentJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-18309504321186853512010-02-24T13:23:00.001-05:002010-02-24T13:23:07.800-05:00formspring.meAsk me anything <a href="http://formspring.me/labloverinsc" target="_blank">http://formspring.me/labloverinsc</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-80889676334034404242010-02-22T15:02:00.001-05:002010-02-22T15:02:12.836-05:00formspring.meAsk me anything <a href="http://formspring.me/labloverinsc" target="_blank">http://formspring.me/labloverinsc</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-24850830633390216092009-09-21T08:42:00.004-05:002009-09-21T08:52:16.375-05:00I'm a Sister-in-Law ...<div style="text-align: justify;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Last weekend, my baby brother finally tied the knot. I've gained an AWESOME sister-in-law! We are all thrilled to have Candice as a part of our family now. I'm so thankful that she loves my brother and has been so wonderful to and for my nephew. I could go on and on about how wonderful she is, but I'll end by saying that I wish them NOTHING but the best! Here's a little slideshow I made of some of my favorite pics from the wedding. ENJOY!<br /><br /><center></center></span></div><table style="text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;" bg="" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr align="center"><td><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4d5445304e6a4d304f44673d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img alt="Click to play this Smilebox scrapbook: J&C's Wedding" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4d5445304e6a4d304f44673d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" width="386" height="303" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=google&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img alt="Create your own scrapbook - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" style="border: medium none ;" width="386" height="46" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/scrapbooks" target="_blank">Make a Smilebox scrapbook</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/?action=view&current=ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></div></center></span></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-76619337588057514602009-09-04T22:12:00.006-05:002009-09-04T22:41:19.054-05:00Long Weekends ROCK!!<p style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">AGAIN, I've been terribly slack in blogging. Hopefully things will calm down soon & I'll get back to blogging regularly. My baby brother is getting married next weekend, so the past several months have been consumed with planning, coordinating, showers, etc. I'm so excited for him & his fiancee, Candice. He's getting an amazing wife & I'm getting an AWESOME sister-in-law. I can't wait for the big day. I know it will be just beautiful & so much fun.</span></p><p style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I wasn't feeling too well when I left the office today. I already had a bad headache before I left (this is a daily thing for me), but by the time I got home, I could tell it was fast becoming a migraine. I ate some leftovers & then it hit me like a ton of bricks. So, I took my meds and went upstairs and laid down for about 2 hours. As of right now, the migraine is gone, and I hope it stays that way! I'm so glad it's a long weekend, in celebration of Labor Day. We're supposed to be going to the Apple Festival in Hendersonville, NC tomorrow. On Sunday, me & a bunch of girlfriends are going out to dinner at Olive Garden & then catching a Greenville Drive baseball game. I'm so excited to be hanging out with some of my besties! Monday, my holiday off of work, may very well consist of staying in my jammies and chilling. It's rare that I do that, but we'll see.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I haven't participated in any of the Friday memes in a long time, so I thought I'd play along this week.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: georgia;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a target="_blank" href="http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2009/09/140.html"><img alt="Serendipity" src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/dragonfly101201/friday-fill-in.png" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: georgia;" align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Graphic courtesy of <a href="http://highlow92907.blogspot.com/">Tonya</a>!</span></p><p style="font-family: georgia;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Click on the icon to play along</em></span><br /></span></p><ol style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >I feel </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">_____</strong></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">I feel </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >a little nauseous thanks to the migraine I had earlier.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >___________ is always fun. </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Spending time with friends </span><span style="font-size:85%;">is always fun.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Right now, I can hear these things: ___________. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Right now, I can hear these things: </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >the hum of the ceiling fan, they keys on the keyboard as I type this blog post, and the Golden Girls episode that I'm watching on TV.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >___________ and I'm glad ___________. </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >The migraine is gone</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> and I'm glad </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >I headed it off when I did.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >The last time I ___________ was ___________. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">The last time I </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >had a real vacation </span><span style="font-size:85%;">was </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >a long time ago</span><span style="font-size:85%;">. [I desperately need one!] </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >___________ this Labor day weekend. </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Fun times with friends & family</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> this Labor day weekend.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">_____</strong></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >, tomorrow my plans include </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">_____</strong></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" > and Sunday, I want to </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">_____</strong></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >! </span><span style="font-size:85%;">And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > <span style="font-style: italic;">relaxing</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, tomorrow my plans include </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >going to the Apple Festival in North Carolina</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> and Sunday, I want to </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >go to church and then I'm hanging out with some of my besties that evening.<br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Well, there you go ... a little Friday Fill-In to get the weekend started. I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/?action=view&current=ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span></div></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-40995775209382174382009-06-30T11:38:00.012-05:002009-06-30T13:29:48.271-05:00God Is In Control<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I've been very slack in my blogging lately. I'll admit it's mostly because I spend more time using <a href="http://www.twitter.com/labloverinsc"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/labloverinsc"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Facebook</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.labloverinsc.tumblr.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tumblr</span></a>. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">But, I need to get back into blogging, because it truly is what I enjoy more than any of the others.</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />I've had A LOT on my mind lately, but have been struggling with how to get it all down on paper (on screen). Sometimes, as hard as this is to believe, I'm at a loss for words. This post will probably go in about a hundred different directions and may possibly get lengthy. I'm simply going to type as the thoughts come to my mind, so please bear with me.<br /><br />As I mentioned above, I use Tumblr, which can be used as a blog, but I use it to post (mainly re-blogs) quotes, pictures, etc. that I love. Rarely do I post anything original (as in, my own) on there. There have been a few things on there lately that have just made me stop and REALLY think. There are really too many to post on here at one time, so I'll go with the ones that have most recently had me thinking the MOST.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span></span><blockquote><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span></span></blockquote><blockquote><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span></span></blockquote><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"The only people you need in life are the ones that need you in theirs.</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" class="qmark qclose">”</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />- Unknown</span><br /></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">MY THOUGHTS: </span>It's hard for a people pleaser, like me, to come to terms with the fact that there are people in life who simply want to use & discard you, all the while never once entertaining the thought that you may just be what they need in their life. I've had to step back and look at things from a distance lately. That's not easy to do. It's not easy realizing that people who call themselves your "friend" really are anything but that. Even harder is removing yourself from the situation. I've had to do A LOT of 'weeding' in my relationships over the last couple of years. It's true what they say ... "You realize who your true friends are when you've lost everything and have nothing to offer." My Daddy always told me that by the time I was an adult, I would be able to count my TRUE friends on one hand. I used to scoff at him when he would make that statement. Unfortunately, he was so RIGHT! I don't say any of this to imply that I'm a perfect friend - I am NOT! I have made many mistakes & failed miserably many times. Thank God for forgiveness and restoration. None of us are perfect!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SkpNKaEMj1I/AAAAAAAACv8/3FovIurQ_0c/s1600-h/AZN7wsuV4p9s5dl8zwILxWpWo1_400.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 287px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SkpNKaEMj1I/AAAAAAAACv8/3FovIurQ_0c/s400/AZN7wsuV4p9s5dl8zwILxWpWo1_400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353175948274208594" border="0" /></a><br /></span> </div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MY THOUGHTS: </span>Seems simple enough, but … what if the ONLY option you’re ever given is to leave someone alone? The truth is, everyone wants to be loved. And, I'm not speaking of only romantic love. People want to feel loved by family, friends, etc. While I agree that the two options are really the only ones there are, if you're never given the chance to love someone, how are these options fair? There are many people in my life, in the past and currently, who I have tried to show love to. For whatever reason, they avoid me, shut me out, etc. I used to blame myself for these actions, but I've had to come to realize that A LOT of the time, people have been hurt so badly that the only choice they feel they have is to put up huge walls. I've also come to realize that I have huge walls built up around me. I've missed out on A LOT of opportunities for love, friendship, happiness, etc. because I've been too afraid to take a risk and let down my guard. It's taken me a long time to wrap my mind around the fact that God does not want me to live in fear. He wants me to give Him my life and trust in him completely. Since I've come to grips with that, my life has been so much happier. That's not to say that I don't have bad days - I do! It's not to say that I don't have worries - I do! But, when it's all said & done, God already has my life mapped out and He wants me to stop trying to control things & listen for His voice. With that said, don't put yourself in the confines of a box and give people only the option of 'leaving you alone.' You'll miss out on so much if you don't also give them the option of 'love me.' We must realize, however, that with this option comes the chance of being hurt. We must have faith in God & trust that He'll never give us more than we can handle. Life is full of hurts! We'll never know true happiness & contentment until we're willing to listen to & follow God's direction. So, take some risks! God's in CONTROL!<br /></span></blockquote><span style="font-size:85%;">The past few years have been very difficult, but I know that God is using all of it for a purpose. He has a plan for my life and I'm so excited to see where He takes me. I will have to remind myself EVERY SINGLE DAY that I cannot stand in His way; that I need to seek His will, listen to His voice & follow His direction! Otherwise, I'll never be in the center of His will for my life! And, if I'm not in the center of His will, I'll never know true peace, contentment & happiness!<br /><br />Thanks to all of you who have loved, supported & encouraged me. Most importantly, thanks to all of you who have lifted me up in prayer! I love & appreciate all of you more than you will ever know!<br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/?action=view&current=ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-88752379968542638122009-06-24T11:39:00.006-05:002009-06-24T11:52:01.540-05:00Tweet, Twit, Twitter, Twittering ... Whatever You Call It ... I'm ADDICTED<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I have recently upgraded my cell phone to a Palm Treo 700wx. It's FABULOUS! I swore I would never get sucked in to all the technology, but I am now addicted to Facebook, Twitter, etc. So, I've been on the search for great applications for my phone that are Windows Mobile friendly. I have found an AWESOME application for Twitter called Twikini. It's user friendly, customizable, fast & efficient. If you have a Windows Mobile based phone and are a Twitter addict like me, click <a href="http://www.trinketsoftware.com/Twikini"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</span></a> to check out Twikini. The screenshot below is the screen I use (it's called Summer), but they have many options to choose from.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SkJYllnyikI/AAAAAAAACvE/H0fkBDTz7Rc/s1600-h/Twikini_Theme_Summer.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 322px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SkJYllnyikI/AAAAAAAACvE/H0fkBDTz7Rc/s400/Twikini_Theme_Summer.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350936710046976578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you tweet, feel free to request me as a friend by clicking </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.twitter.com/labloverinsc"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.twtitter.com/labloverinsc"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/?action=view&current=ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-15708686058899497472009-06-09T20:44:00.004-05:002009-06-09T20:55:16.182-05:00So Many Men ... Yet, So Far Away<span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Well, hallelujah ... I have finally discovered what my problem is - </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >I'm living in the WRONG place. I need to head out West or down to Florida. Then, maybe, just maybe ... :-)</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">(You can click on the image to enlarge it.)</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/Si8Qcxq6bbI/AAAAAAAACu0/h9tUv9LJa44/s1600-h/FIG_13.1_The_Singles_Map.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/Si8Qcxq6bbI/AAAAAAAACu0/h9tUv9LJa44/s400/FIG_13.1_The_Singles_Map.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345509369267776946" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/?action=view&current=ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-28200537166733810742009-05-09T11:47:00.002-05:002009-05-09T11:50:58.012-05:00Ultimate Wedding Dance<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I got this video in an email and it just makes me smile! This is the kind of love I would be thrilled to find and the ideal wedding reception . . . two people in love, having a BLAST!! It's EXACTLY what I want & hope, one day, to find.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/l4MAy_t5710&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/l4MAy_t5710&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Have a great weekend everyone! And, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you moms and moms-to-be!<br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/?action=view&current=ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-70113488191911081542009-05-05T11:57:00.005-05:002009-05-05T12:07:53.165-05:00Life Is Too Short<div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This quote is a great reminder to me that life is too short to live in self-confinement. I need to take risks, quit worrying so much & live my life to the fullest. With Jesus in my life, it's DEFINITELY worth the ride and He will take care of me, irregardless of what happens. I CANNOT have the life God intended for me if I'm not willing to do whatever he asks me to do, no matter how scary it is! I need to step out on a limb, take some chances & let God handle the rest!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />I hope that this quote will encourage you, as much as it has me.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >“</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Life is too short to wake up with regrets.<br />So love the people who treat you right.<br />Forget about those who don’t.<br />Believe everything happens for a reason.<br />If you get a chance, take it.<br />If it changes your life, let it.<br />Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" class="quote" >it would most likely be worth it.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >”</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SgBxr5UhPBI/AAAAAAAACuM/iElcDSU23cI/s1600-h/Electronic+Signature+-+JLH.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 64px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SgBxr5UhPBI/AAAAAAAACuM/iElcDSU23cI/s320/Electronic+Signature+-+JLH.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332386957741866002" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /></span></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-968045321531270352009-05-05T11:05:00.009-05:002009-05-05T11:20:49.163-05:00Ten on Tuesday: 10 AWESOME BANDS<span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.yanowhatimean.com/tuesday/?p=255"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 113px; height: 61px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SgBkV2fxDlI/AAAAAAAACt8/WZj9AAFz-cQ/s320/10ot_2.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332372285375450706" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >I haven't participated in any memes in a long time. Today's </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.yanowhatimean.com/tuesday/?p=255">Ten On Tuesday</a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > is music related, so how could I resist playing along? Here are 10 (though I could probably list 50 rather quickly) of my favorite bands (by band, I will assume any artist that involves more than 1 person):</span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></div><ol style="text-align: justify;font-family:georgia;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Journey</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">The Beatles</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Coldplay</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">The Fray<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Rascal Flatts<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Hillsong / Hillsong United</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Casting Crowns</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Nickelback</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Fleetwood Mac</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Goo Goo Dolls<br /></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">What are your favorites? Feel free to play along. Be sure to comment and let me know so that I can check out your answers.</span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Have a GREAT week!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SgBmdN3tKgI/AAAAAAAACuE/4-hhvSBPJA8/s1600-h/Electronic+Signature+-+JLH.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 64px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SgBmdN3tKgI/AAAAAAAACuE/4-hhvSBPJA8/s320/Electronic+Signature+-+JLH.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332374610932214274" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span></span></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-31689577884370450832009-04-28T22:02:00.003-05:002009-04-28T22:05:50.166-05:00Things That Make Me . . . Happy, Laugh, Smile, Etc.<div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>This is a list I’ve been compiling for quite some time & will probably be added to every now & then. I believe that we must stop & take the time to be thankful for the small things in life and this is a great way for me to do it. ENJOY!!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />THINGS THAT MAKE ME . . . HAPPY, LAUGH, SMILE, ETC.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">(Past, Present, etc.)</span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“American Graffiti” soundtrack</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“American Idol”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Annie”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Bambie”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Beaches”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Cinderella”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Cosby Show” marathons</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Criminal Minds”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“CSI”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Fresh Prince of Bel Air” marathons</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Golden Girls” reruns</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Grease”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Home Alone 2”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Home Alone”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Law & Order: Criminal Intent”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Law & Order: SVU”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Little Mermaid”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Pretty Woman”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Radio”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Reba” reruns</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Riverdance” live</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Saturday Night Live” (the old ones . . . from the 80s and 90s)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“The Lion King”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Top Gun”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Will & Grace” reruns</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">“Wizard of Oz”</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">1st Kiss</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">1st trip to New York</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">80s music</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">8th grade dance</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">A child's smile & laughter</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">A good book</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">A shuffling iPod</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">An old couple holding hands</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Animal Planet</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Art by Ansel Adams</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Art by Georgia O’Keefe</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Art by Jim Booth</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Atlanta Braves baseball</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Babies</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Barnes & Noble</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Bath & Body Works</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Beach trips with Lyn, Cory & Heather</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Being appreciated</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Being on yearbook staff in high school & college</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Bill Engvall</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Billy’s laugh</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Biltmore Estate</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Black & white photos</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Blimpie subs</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Boston</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Breakfast for supper</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Broadway Shows</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Bubble baths</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Calendars (I’m all about planning)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Candles</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Carriage rides in Charleston, SC</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Charleston, SC</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Chatting online with Shell</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Childhood friends</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Childrens’ books</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Claire’s ‘voices’</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Clemson Tigers football</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">CNN</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Coffee punch</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Coffee table books</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Collection of ornaments (each one has a story)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Compliments</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Cool breezes</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Cory hitting a baseball over the fence when he was smaller than the bat</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Cory playing the guitar</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Country music</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Court TV</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Cute return address labels</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Dalton's hugs & kisses</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Decorating for Christmas with my mom</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Downtown Greenville</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Drafting a legal document “well” the first time</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Early morning/late night walks on the beach </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Elmo</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Encouraging words from others</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">F.A.O. Schwartz in NYC</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Facials</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Fall</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Falls Park</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Family reunions in GA</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Feeling understood</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Finding a great deal</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Finding money</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Finished projects</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Fireworks displays (especially the one at Stone Mountain)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">First time roller skating</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Fitting into an old outfit</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Flat Rock/Hendersonville, NC</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Flowers – gerbera daisies, orchids & lilies, specifically</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Flute</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Fox News</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Fresh sheets</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Furman lake</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Fuzzy bedroom shoes</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Game Night with friends</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Getting my first job</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Giraffes</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Girls' Night Out</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Going for a walk</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Going to the aquarium</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Going to the movies</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Going to the zoo</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Greenville Drive baseball</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Guitar</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Haircuts</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Hallmark (after all, I’m the “card lady”)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Handmade cards</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Having a clean house </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Having loving & supportive people in my life</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Head massage</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Heather dancing, cheering & singing</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Heather talking about her "baby shoot" (aka "bathing suit") when she was little</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Holding hands with someone special</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Homemade ice cream</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Honesty of children</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Hot apple cider</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Hugs</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Hummingbirds</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">IKEA</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Inside jokes & secrets with Crystal </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Italian food</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Japanese food</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Jeff Foxworthy</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Joel's impersonations & reenactments</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Journaling/blogging</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Kentucky Derby</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Knowing that God has a special plan for my life</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Knowing that God is in control of my life (and I’m not) </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Knowing that I have more than 1 person that I can count on</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Knowing that I will see my loved ones again in Heaven</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Laughing until it hurts</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Lifetime TV</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Light bulb moments</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Lighthouses</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Listening to the rain</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Live music</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Local bands</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Long, winding roads in the middle of nowhere</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Losing weight when I'm not trying</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Love from Daisy (Mel & Claire’s dog)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Magazines</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Magnets</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Making handmade Christmas ornaments</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Making people laugh</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Manicures</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Mark Lowry</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Martin Lawrence</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Massages</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Matthew McConaughey</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Memories of dances with Jerry</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Memories of Liberty</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Memories of Lizzy </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Mexican food</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Mission Trips</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Mom’s “obsession” with the Weather Channel</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Mom's lasagna</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Monkeys/chimpanzees</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Mountain trips with the girls</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Movie nights with Bridget (Reggie)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">MSNBC</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Music - basically anything (with a few minor exceptions)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My brother’s upcoming wedding to a great girl (Candice)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My brother's sense of humor</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My church family @ Marathon Greenville</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My circle of friends</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My daddy's last words to me</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My Life Group girls</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My PaPa (my grandfather Gulley) taking me every day to Sky City or KMart to ride the horsey</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">My upcoming graduation (finally) from college</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Ocean breezes</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Old photos</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Passing Anatomy after A LOT of hard work</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Pedicures</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Penguins</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">People-watching</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Piano</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Picnics</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Planning a trip</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Playing Chickenfoot with Mom, Daddy & my brother</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Playing Phase 10 w/ the girls</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Praise & Worship music</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Precious (my brother & his fiance’s dog)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Publix birthday cakes (chocolate with whipped frosting)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Putt-putt</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Quotations</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Rainbows</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Reading devotions and Bible verses that always fit with what’s going on in my life (God’s funny that way )</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Reality TV</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Receiving flowers (especially if they're my favorite)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Receiving mail that doesn’t involve bills and/or junk mail</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Reconnecting with old friends on Facebook</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Rock & Roll music</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Samples/Freebies</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Santa’s White Christmas coffee (from Barnies)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Scavenger hunts</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Searching for seashells</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sending & receiving Christmas cards</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sending cards</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Shirley Temple movies</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Shopping with Mom</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Silence</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Singing in the shower or car</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sitting by a roaring fire on a cold winter night</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sleeping in</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Snow</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sonic Happy Hour</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Starbucks</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Staying up all night - sharing & laughing</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Studying at the Milliken campus in college</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sudoku puzzles</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sunrises</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Sunsets</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Swinging at the park</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Taking Dalton to see his first movie</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Taking pictures</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Temptations music</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The beauty of the mountains</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The first time I met Dalton</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The last trip our family took together</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The stories my daddy always told about his childhood</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The trials in my life . . . because they have made me a better person</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">The way it smells after it rains</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Tigger</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Times spent with Mama (my grandmother Gulley)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">TLC</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">To-Do Lists that are complete</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Toile</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Towels just out of the dryer on a cold morning</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Traditions</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Trips over "the mountain" with my brother</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Tumbling (on Tumblr)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Twitter/Tweeting</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Unconditional love of a pet</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Unexpected "thinking of you" gestures</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Van Morrison music</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Violin </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Volunteer work</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Waffle House at 3am (in my younger days)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Watching Dalton play</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">What it feels like to get a 4.0 GPA for the 1st time</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Windchimes</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Wrapping Christmas gifts</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Youth group memories</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/?action=view&current=ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/labloverinsc/ElectronicSignature-JLH.gif" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-91182350218849679592009-04-21T22:07:00.010-05:002009-04-28T22:28:55.235-05:00A Music Nerd, Like Me<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I've seen this video floating around latel</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >y and decided to check it out. "Love Story" by Taylor Swift and "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay are two of my favorite songs and this guy (Jon Schmidt) is performing an AWESOME version combining the two. Check it out. For a music nerd, like me . . . it's AMAZING!</span></span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><object width="425" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0v3d6SFcDys&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0v3d6SFcDys&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/?action=view&current=jensig.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/jensig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-74101161449237707232009-04-12T22:42:00.006-05:002009-04-29T14:55:02.503-05:00Happy Easter<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Happy Easter to everyone! Below is one of my latest favorites that is very appropriate for this special day. I hope you will listen the the words and that it will give you hope & encouragement.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="405" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NYeqRK24iCc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NYeqRK24iCc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="405" height="405"></embed></object><br /></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-55318924362776939652009-03-15T11:35:00.002-05:002009-04-29T14:57:01.256-05:00Rockin' Tunes<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >My current favorite album is Kelly Clarkson's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/All-Ever-Wanted-Kelly-Clarkson/dp/B001AQXJ9W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1237131620&sr=8-1"><span style="font-style: italic;">All I Ever Wanted</span></a>. I've liked her since her days on <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/">American Idol</a>. Her first two albums were great. Her last one was a little questionable for me, but this latest album may, in my opinion, be her best one yet. She performed on <a href="http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/">Saturday Night Live</a> last night and did an awesome job. I LOVE that she's real - mainly that she's not a size 2 and doesn't apologize for it. And, she's a powerhouse singer, for sure. Here are some clips from her performances on <a href="http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/">SNL</a>.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/49bd254b2163d3f4/4741e3c5156499a7/6fe6803a/-cpid/a35577fdaa489d9e" id="W4727a250e66f972349bd254b2163d3f4" width="384" height="283"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/49bd254b2163d3f4/4741e3c5156499a7/6fe6803a/-cpid/a35577fdaa489d9e"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowNetworking" value="all"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></object><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/49bd2a1736596f4d/4741e3c5156499a7/7c64b47f/-cpid/cfe82c748955163a" id="W4727a250e66f972349bd2a1736596f4d" width="384" height="283"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/49bd2a1736596f4d/4741e3c5156499a7/7c64b47f/-cpid/cfe82c748955163a"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowNetworking" value="all"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></object><br /><br /></div><br /><a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/?action=view&current=jensig.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/jensig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-12622256719645187802009-03-06T11:10:00.002-05:002009-03-06T12:25:32.371-05:00A Few of (Her) Favorite Things<p align="center"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/&%7E%7ESPECIAL_REMOVE%21#%7E%7Elt;a%20href=" 03="03" 2009="2009" com="www.ourdandelionwishes.com"></a></p> <center><a href="http://www.ourdandelionwishes.com/2009/03/mamarazzis-favorite-things-swap.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq48/aprildurham23/Swap4copy.jpg" /></a></center> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I love a good swap. The latest swap I participated in was the Mamarazzis Favorite Things Swap hosted by HolleeAnn over at Our Dandelion Wishes.<strong> </strong>My partner was Lisa over at <strong><a href="http://www.growingupmo.com/" target="_blank">Growing up Mo'</a> </strong>and I'll say this . . . HolleeAnn sure knows how to pair up swap partners. Lisa & I have A LOT in common . . . reading, scrapbooking, the love of food, and of course, our love/hate relationship with "The Bachelor." I've really enjoyed getting to know her.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">I received my package yesterday and let me just tell you . . . it was like Christmas morning when I was a child. I had so much fun opening up everything. I wish I had done a better job on her package. Normally, in these swaps, I take the time to wrap up everything and attach cute little explanations of the gifts, but it's been a rough week and I just didn't take the time to do it with her package. So, Lisa . . . I'm sorry!! I hope the gifts will make up for the lack of craftiness this go-round. Hopefully, I'll redeem myself in the next swap.</p> <p align="justify">So, on to the important stuff . . . the pictures . . . </p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 025" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFKycwc9DI/AAAAAAAACqk/04c9aV-vT8Q/030509%20025%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="267" height="200" /></p> <p align="center"><em>Everything wrapped up nicely in all of my favorite colors</em></p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 049" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFKzdxNncI/AAAAAAAACqo/Ttn8fM1V6_k/030509%20049%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="267" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 051" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFKz9xiHdI/AAAAAAAACqs/pMJq44l04hs/030509%20051%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="267" height="200" /></p> <p align="center"><em>This was the sweet card she enclosed</em></p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 033" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFK0pAmKWI/AAAAAAAACqw/r2d_T2whwgc/030509%20033%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="267" height="200" /></p> <p align="center"><em>Package #1 - - - the attached tag read "Two of my favorite reads . . . a little gossip, a little food."</em></p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 039" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFK17NKGPI/AAAAAAAACq0/MraxthW6CGw/030509%20039%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="150" height="200" /></p> <p align="center"><em>Package #2 - - - the attached tag read "More favorites . . . coffee, my candy of choice, and popcorn salt. This is my daily diet - just kidding!"</em></p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 045" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFK29GFoeI/AAAAAAAACq4/tu12UMGX5NY/030509%20045%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="267" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 046" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFK35V4DqI/AAAAAAAACq8/tP75BuTbZFw/030509%20046%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="267" height="200" /></p> <p align="center"><em>Package #3 - - - the attached tag read "I think this bag is super-cute, don't you? Peek inside, there are some scrapbooking goodies!"</em></p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="030509 053" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SbFK4rO1LaI/AAAAAAAACrA/DElDPy2cwyY/030509%20053%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="150" height="200" /></p> <p align="center"><em>Here's a picture of all of my loot!</em></p> <p align="justify">Thanks again, Lisa for EVERYTHING!!!!</p> <p><a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/?action=view&current=jensig.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/jensig.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-14668631609062833472009-03-03T16:35:00.002-05:002009-04-29T14:48:30.673-05:00Ministry: Shaped to Serve<p align="justify"><span style="font-size:100%;">I receive a daily devotional from <strong><a href="http://www.purposedrivenlife.com/en-US/FreeTools/devotional/todaysDevo/Devotional.htm" target="_blank">Purpose Driven Life</a></strong> and I really enjoyed this one and wanted to share it.</span> </p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Ministry: Shaped to Serve</strong></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">2009/03/03</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">God formed every creature on this planet with a special area of expertise. Some animals run, some hop, some swim, some burrow, and some fly. Each has a particular role to play based on the way they were shaped by God. The same is true with humans. Each of us is uniquely designed, or "shaped," to do certain things.</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Before architects design any new building they first ask, "What will be its purpose? How will it be used?" The intended function always determines the form of the building. </span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Before God created you, he decided what role he wanted you to play on earth. He planned exactly how he wanted you to serve him, and then he shaped you for those tasks. You are the way you are because you were made for a specific ministry. </span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Bible says, "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works" (Ephesians 2:10 NIV). Our English word "poem" comes from this Greek word translated "workmanship." You're God's handcrafted work of art. You're not an assembly-line product, mass-produced without thought. You're a custom designed, one-of-a-kind, original masterpiece. </span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">God deliberately shaped and formed you to serve him in a way that makes your ministry unique. He carefully mixed the DNA recipe that created you. David praised God for this incredible personal attention to detail God gave in designing each of us: "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous" (Psalm 139:13-14 NLT). </span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Not only did God shape you before your birth, he planned every day of your life to support his shaping process. David continues, "Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed" (Psalm 139:16 NLT). </span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">This means nothing that happens in your life is insignificant. God uses all of it to mold you for your ministry to others and shape you for your service to him.</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">God never wastes anything. He would not give you abilities, interests, talents, gifts, personality, and life experiences unless he intended to use them for his glory. By identifying and understanding these factors you can discover God's will for your life.</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Bible says you are "wonderfully complex." You're a combination of many different factors: "<em>The people I have shaped for myself will broadcast my praises" (Isaiah 43:21 NJB).</em></span></p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/jensig.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-75871442534400668252009-03-01T23:59:00.002-05:002009-04-29T14:57:10.688-05:00The Great Snow of 2009<p align="justify">Being in the South, we can experience 4 seasons in one week . . . NO KIDDING!! We have had forecasts all season for snow, but to our disappointment, we never received any. We started hearing forecasts for snow today and my first thought was "Yeah, right!! That's NOT gonna happen." Well, I was WRONG!!</p> <p align="justify">I got up this morning and headed to church in the pouring down rain. It has rained ALL weekend. During the service, you could tell that there was something different about the rain . . . it had ice/sleet in it. I had to keep nursery during 2nd service and then I went out to lunch with a bunch of girls afterwards. As I was heading home, the rain turned to nothing but ice/sleet. I got home around 3:00. An hour or so later, the ice/sleet was nothing but snow . . . HEAVY snow and HUGE snowflakes! By the time night had fallen, we had several inches of snow. I would guesstimate that we have around 4-5 inches, which for us is a BIG DEAL! All of the counties around us have called off school for tomorrow. A LOT of businesses have announced that they are closed. The roads are, for sure, a HUGE mess. I attempted to move my car from the road to the driveway & couldn't even accomplish that. Nothing but slipping & sliding. I have NO intentions of attempting to go to work tomorrow. My boss isn't supposed to be in the office tomorrow anyway, so unless someone comes to get me, I will be staying at home.</p> <p align="justify">The "feeling trapped" mode has set in now & I'm bored out of my skull. I'm wide awake, which is nothing new. So, I'll just do some internet surfing, watch a little TV, etc. until I can fall asleep. Then, tomorrow . . . I'm going to try to get some projects accomplished while I have the chance. I need to clean out my bedroom closet and also do some furniture rearranging in my bedroom. I guess those two things will turn into an all-day event. But, it's okay because what else is there to do?!</p> <p align="justify">Here are some pictures of the "great snow of 2009" (I'm still amazed that we got a big snow on March 1st . . . <strong>MARCH 1st</strong>):</p> <p><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA3TAuDII/AAAAAAAACp8/oWNoY9SDEes/1%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA4PaOheI/AAAAAAAACqA/BNdEmeezFwE/10%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="150" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="9" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA411A87I/AAAAAAAACqE/AOnaJmNwGDg/9%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="11" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA5pMymDI/AAAAAAAACqI/k8SYz5Gc8gw/11%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="143" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA6pGu59I/AAAAAAAACqM/gn0Snq_u5e8/6%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="150" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA7f64jHI/AAAAAAAACqQ/lAsA3vq6yzs/8%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA8HvOS3I/AAAAAAAACqU/ldxe_0hzURw/5%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="151" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA80WySVI/AAAAAAAACqY/uBIklW7hC-Y/2%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" border="0" height="200" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA9haWCmI/AAAAAAAACqc/VyU_X_URNh8/3%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="291" border="0" height="200" /></p> <p align="justify">So, any of you have winter weather over the weekend?</p> <p align="justify">Have a great week everyone!</p> <p><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="clip_image002444" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SauA-B2aYcI/AAAAAAAACqg/6SRH74u5w2Q/clip_image002444%5B4%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="104" border="0" height="64" /></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-62940728485750924592009-02-25T16:12:00.004-05:002009-04-29T14:45:14.571-05:00Sweet Lizzy<p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Today, I had to say goodbye to my furry sister, Lizzy. She was diagnosed with cancer in November and it took her precious life this morning. Below is a picture I snapped of her at the Vet's office. It's not the best picture because I took it with my cellphone.</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rest in Peace, sweet Lizzy! </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">You were a wonderful companion & friend for almost 12 years. </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">I love you & will miss you always!</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SaWznJ9z-xI/AAAAAAAACp0/ifw1XJcixgw/s1600-h/022509111922.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="0225091119 (2)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SaWznDRyKCI/AAAAAAAACp4/xMAqpcN6PWY/0225091119%20%282%29%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" border="0" height="180" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Lizzy (a/k/a Lizzy Mae)</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">March 23, 1997 - February 25, 2009</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">This has been a very sad day and I'm sure it will continue to be for a good long while. I would appreciate your prayers!</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Love,</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/jensig.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-6494610970484606212009-02-10T11:52:00.003-05:002009-04-29T14:57:18.151-05:00Australian Wildfires<p>I saw this picture this morning and just thought it was precious. It's a terrible situation in Australia and what makes it even worse is that they believe the fires were intentionally set. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of our Australian friends.</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><em><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="clip_image001[8]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SZGxBF05PsI/AAAAAAAACpk/TrmqhWpTOuI/clip_image001%5B8%5D%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="234" border="0" height="200" /></em></p> <p align="center"><em>(AP Photo/Mark Pardew)</em> </p> <p></p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="clip_image002[8]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SZGxB5Vrv2I/AAAAAAAACpo/4tQVZ6psw7k/clip_image002%5B8%5D%5B3%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="104" border="0" height="64" /></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-57356834256430048932009-02-05T21:35:00.002-05:002009-04-29T14:56:08.570-05:00New Hairstyle<p align="justify">I'm about 6 months overdue for a haircut, which translates into . . . MY HAIR IS OUT-OF-CONTROL!!! I have a wonderful stylist and trust her completely, but I always like to have some idea of what I want when I go see her. Here are some of the ones I'm considering:</p> <blockquote> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Swoosie_Kurtz Aug_16_2007_tn" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhj07vP7I/AAAAAAAACos/lBhdiXZZpDs/Swoosie_Kurtz%2BAug_16_2007_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="142" border="0" height="171" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Swoozie_Kurtz Jul_26_2007_tn" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhkWPSAAI/AAAAAAAACow/4RiYL20YfEU/Swoozie_Kurtz%2BJul_26_2007_tn%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="142" border="0" height="171" /></p> <p align="center">#1 - - - Swoosie Kurtz</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Brittany_Daniel Feb_10_2004_tn" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhkz4XwmI/AAAAAAAACo0/MQSyedaTTLA/Brittany_Daniel%2BFeb_10_2004_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="132" border="0" height="159" /></p> <p align="center">#2 - - - Brittany Daniel</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Katie_Holmes Jan_21_2009_tn" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhlbU2GtI/AAAAAAAACo4/znt7SzV4DGU/Katie_Holmes%2BJan_21_2009_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" border="0" height="161" /> <img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Katie_Holmes Jul_16_2007_tn" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhmLzE3gI/AAAAAAAACo8/4anG3ldkUmg/Katie_Holmes%2BJul_16_2007_tn%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" border="0" height="161" /></p> <p align="center">#3 - - - Katie Holmes</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Frances_Fisher Oct_27_2008_tn" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhmnlcHUI/AAAAAAAACpA/nAkNUUcuGk8/Frances_Fisher%2BOct_27_2008_tn%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="140" border="0" height="167" /></p> <p align="center">#4 - - - Frances Fisher</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Ellen_Degeneres Nov_20_2008_tn" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhnaSuavI/AAAAAAAACpE/UIpqydK9KB0/Ellen_Degeneres%2BNov_20_2008_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" border="0" height="161" /></p> <p align="center">#5 - - - Ellen Degeneres</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Lisa_Rinna Sept_16_2007_tn" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhoJ91ZSI/AAAAAAAACpI/8mrsswAAb0E/Lisa_Rinna%2BSept_16_2007_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" border="0" height="161" /></p> <p align="center">#6 - - - Lisa Rinna</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Mariska_Hargitay May_17_2008_tn" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhowXPmjI/AAAAAAAACpM/tsz9wVt9Cuc/Mariska_Hargitay%2BMay_17_2008_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="145" border="0" height="174" /><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Mariska_Hargitay Sept_21_2008_tn" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhpohDGYI/AAAAAAAACpQ/F4waC4nlP84/Mariska_Hargitay%2BSept_21_2008_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="145" border="0" height="174" /></p> <p align="center">#7 - - - Mariska Hargitay</p> <p align="center"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="Josie_Bissett May_02_2008_tn" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhqAtACvI/AAAAAAAACpU/0s_e5AvH068/Josie_Bissett%2BMay_02_2008_tn%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="134" border="0" height="161" /></p> <p align="center">#8 - - - Josie Bissett</p> </blockquote> <p align="justify">Help a Sister out & vote below:</p> <div align="center"><embed id="flashpolls" name="flashpolls" src="http://www.addpoll.com/flashPoll.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" flashvars="questionId=28109" width="300" height="300"></embed></div> <script type="text/javascript"><br /><br /> var so = new SWFObject("http://www.addpoll.com/flashPoll.swf", "flashpolls", "300", "300", "9");<br /> so.addVariable("questionId", "28109");<br /> so.write("write_flash");</script><!-- /addpoll.com flash poll --> <p align="justify">Thanks bunches!</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="clip_image00244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYuhq1my1lI/AAAAAAAACpY/QcVUw4pyswY/clip_image00244%5B4%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="104" border="0" height="64" /></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-28198669385103629442009-02-04T22:45:00.002-05:002009-04-29T14:45:33.249-05:00Miss Harper<p align="center"><img style="border: 0px none ;" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYpg_eRiJhI/AAAAAAAACog/LiUXnhFwGKA/image%5B5%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="228" border="0" height="355" /></p> <p align="justify">Is this not the most precious little girl you've ever seen? This is Harper Brown Stamps, daughter of Kelly & Scott Stamps. Twenty days ago, this precious baby wasn't expected to live. Now, after the prayers of thousands upon thousands of people and God's mercy & grace, this precious little miracle is going home tomorrow. Head over to <strong><a href="http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/" target="_blank">Kelly's blog</a></strong> for the details. PRAISE THE LORD for this miracle child!</p> <p align="center"><img style="border: 0px none ;" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYphAj-qsUI/AAAAAAAACok/5Nc_jRYKl0o/image%5B10%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="294" border="0" height="236" /> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><img style="border: 0px none ;" alt="clip_image00244" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYphBG513EI/AAAAAAAACoo/w6iSNSyzV3E/clip_image00244%5B4%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="104" border="0" height="64" /></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="justify"></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-16226748541760307382009-02-02T22:32:00.001-05:002009-02-03T12:36:26.248-05:00Favorite Things Swap<p align="justify">I love participating in swaps and have participated in quite a few over the last couple of years. I've made some really good 'blog friends' by participating and have gotten some wonderful gifts! I am participating in Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap!!! You should head over, check out the requirements/specifics and sign up for this fun swap. The RSVP deadline is February 13th, so hurry on over by clicking on the button below. <br /></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.ourdandelionwishes.com/2009/02/mamarazzis-favorite-things-swap.html"> <center><img src="http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq48/aprildurham23/Swap4copy.jpg" /></center></a><br /></p> <p align="justify"><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="clip_image001[5]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYe7l6pkmSI/AAAAAAAACoc/oT51pDkxtYw/clip_image001%5B5%5D%5B3%5D.gif?imgmax=800" border="0" width="104" height="64" /></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-47441863285864640112009-02-02T14:14:00.002-05:002009-04-29T14:57:57.429-05:00Stressed Out??<p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">I get a weekly newsletter from Reader's Digest (I have no idea why), but I usually enjoy reading everything in it. Today, I received the newsletter and it had this great list of 79 Instant Stress Busters that I thought I would share with everyone.</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Here’s the article in its’ entirey:</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Stressed-Out Nation</span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">We’re a stressed-out nation: We work too much, sleep too little, skimp on exercise, eat the wrong foods. And if the nail biting and teeth grinding aren’t bad enough, just look at what stress does to you on the inside: Blood pressure revs up and immune system function slows down, leading to any number of health problems, not to mention the six top causes of death like heart disease and cancer. Relax! Here are 79 quick tips and tricks to use anytime you need to chill out – before the big meeting, after that argument with your spouse, as you’re racing through your daily to-do list. Try these, and you’ll feel just fine. </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img title="" style="border-width: 0px;" alt="clip_image001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYdGV3W3weI/AAAAAAAACoY/n2raOJUg7CY/clip_image0015.jpg?imgmax=800" width="232" border="0" height="152" /></span></p> <p align="justify"><b><span style="font-size:85%;">Quick Stat #1: Be aware of the top 10 stressors: sick family member, money, your own health, children, work, personal safety, state of the world, terrorism or natural disasters, intimate relationships, discrimination based on race or ethnicity.</span></b></p> <p align="justify"><b><span style="font-size:85%;">Quick Stat #2: Consider this -- Nearly half of all Americans are concerned about the level of stress in their lives. Source: American Psychological Association 2006 Stress Survey.</span></b></p> <p align="justify"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></b></p> <p align="justify"><b><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></b></p> <p align="justify"><b><span style="font-size:85%;">Quick Stat #3: You’re not alone: 30% of workers claim they are working longer hours compared with this time last year, with 32% saying that they are experiencing more on-the-job stress (Source: Adeco North America). </span></b></p> <p align="center"><i><span style="font-size:85%;">From </span><a href="http://www.rd.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">rd.com - January 2008</span></a></i></p> <ol> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Roll up your area rugs and walk around the house barefoot, like you’re on a beach house vacation. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Crawl between soothing sheets, freshly washed with scented detergent or linen rinse, such as Tide Simple Pleasures lavender and vanilla. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Pop some bubble wrap. Can’t find the real thing? Go to </span><a href="http://www.virtual-bubblewrap.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">virtual-bubblewrap.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quickie yoga: Standing, bend and place palms on your thighs. With chin parallel to the floor, breathe in and arch your chest forward; breathe out and arch it up like a cat. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Blow up a balloon in slow, three-second puffs. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Stare at the blue sky (a calming color) and watch the clouds float by. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Watch a two-minute replay of The Office at </span><a href="http://www.nbc.com/theoffice"><span style="font-size:85%;">nbc.com/theoffice</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Mini-massage: Lie on your back and position a tennis ball under the tense points—your lower back, between your shoulder blades, etc. Roll gently up and down and side to side. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Soak a hand towel and microwave for two minutes until steamy. Place on back of neck, on face or computer-achy hands.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Power off your computer so the screen goes blank and that ever-present buzz stops. Think of a fantasy place—the beach, the mountains, playing at home with your kids—for five minutes before rebooting. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit </span><a href="http://www.rd.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">rd.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> for the cartoon of the day.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Pick up a bouquet of purple lisianthus and light blue or green hydrangea, which have a calming effect. Place in a glass bowl so you can see the water, and keep it on your desk. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Take a punch at the Desktop Speed Bag from Everlast (</span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-4228-Desktop-Speed-Bag/dp/B00076ZEF8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1199288642&sr=8-1"><span style="font-size:85%;">amazon.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">) and pummel away stress as needed.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Stare at a picture of Monet’s Water Lilies. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Dab lavender body oil on your wrist and sniff a few times.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Squirt StressLess mouth spray, packed with passionflower and cinchona, under your tongue three times a day (</span><a href="http://www.sprayology.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">sprayology.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">). </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Drink green tea—packed with theanine, which increases the brain’s output of relaxation-inducing alpha waves and reduces the output of tension-making beta waves.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">DIY reflexology: Tap the tips of your fingers together to clear your head. Or, hold one finger at a time between your other thumb and finger and roll the finger like a pencil. Believe it or not, this is thought to relax neck muscles and improve circulation.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Play a free version of Bejeweled 2 or Bookworm on </span><a href="http://www.popcap.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">popcap.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. Designed by a stress doctor, these games require concentration and focus without violence or adrenaline. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Touch a talisman or object that has meaning to you—your grandmother’s crucifix, a shell you found on the beach as a child, a cherished stuffed animal—and let pleasant memories seep in. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quickie yoga: Sitting down, as you inhale, touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Exhale, relaxing your tongue. Repeat.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Drink a glass of cold water, then go for a walk outside. The water gets your blood moving and the air invigorates by stimulating the endorphins that distress you.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Break your focus—stir your coffee backward, close your eyes and hum a song, drink your soda in exactly 24 sips. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Log on to </span><a href="http://www.theonion.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">theonion.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> for hilarious fake newspaper stories. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Take a steamy shower with a luxurious gel such as Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash with lavender, chamomile and ylang-ylang. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Mini massage: Starting on the bone directly behind your earlobe, apply gentle pressure with your thumb and forefinger and follow to the top of your ear, two or three times. Then rub briskly. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Order black tea instead of coffee. A study by University College London shows that drinking black tea four times a day for six weeks lowered the stress hormone cortisol after a stressful event. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Place a heating pad or pack such as ThermaCare HeatWrap underneath clothing on your tight shoulders or lower back. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Squeeze a stress ball for two seconds, then release. Once your muscles begin to relax, the tension will slowly go away.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Hold your loved one’s hand. Brain scans show the contact provides immediate relief from stress.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quickie yoga: Sit up straight, and let your arms drop limp at your sides. Inhale, and on the exhale lean forward and rest your chest on your thighs. Slowly come up and inhale.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Light a lavender candle and inhale the fragrance in three long, slow breaths through your nose. Let the air out slowly through your lips, only strong enough to make the flame flicker.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Hold a sleeping baby. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Moisten a lavender and chamomile eye tea bag and place over strained eyes.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Race your dog around the backyard.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Keep a desk toy, such as the executive Slinky, handy for a few seconds of that hypnotic hand-to-hand “schling, schling” sound effect.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quickie yoga: While reading e-mail, breathe slowly and focus your attention on your breath. Make the out-breath two times longer than the in-breath. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Slather on Johnson’s Melt Away Stress body lotion, which in studies reduced tension and anxiety by 50 percent. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quickie yoga: When seated or standing, pull your shoulders back and down—good posture and alignment brings oxygen directly to your brain to help you think more clearly. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rub the palms of your hands together vigorously to create heat. Quickly place hands over each closed eye and relax for a full minute.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Play a song by Norah Jones. A recent study found that people who listened to slow-paced tunes had lower heart rate and blood pressure than those who listened to faster songs.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Take a walk in a natural setting—a park, field, the woods. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Forgive someone. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Cross your bare foot over your opposite leg, and place one thumb at the base of the pinkie where the soft sole meets the ball. Bend toes forward and back with the other hand as your thumb massages up toward the big toe, in this diaphragm-relaxing move.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Repeat three times: “I’m doing the best I can,” and accept that you can’t control the current situation.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">When the phone rings, wait to answer until the third or fourth ring. Breathe deeply a few times and tell yourself to relax.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rub warm sesame oil (found in health food stores, not the cooking aisle) on your forehead. Sesame, a calming salve, is the only oil that penetrates all seven layers of the skin.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Write down every possible solution to the problem you are facing. Then let it go. Then write down everything you are thankful for.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Keep a running list of compliments and kudos on your computer or in your journal. Read the list when you’re frazzled and down.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quickie yoga: Standing up straight, put the ball of one foot on top of the other. As you breathe in, bring arms up over your head and touch palm to palm. Bring hands down on the exhale and repeat on the other side. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Do a free relaxation exercise at </span><a href="http://www.stressremedy.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">stressremedy.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Pat a kitten. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Say a prayer. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">DIY reflexology: Tug your earlobe with your thumb and forefinger. Gently pull and let your fingers slide off the ear. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Plug in a jasmine-scented air freshener (such as Glade Plug-In). Research subjects who slept in a jasmine-scented room snoozed better and were more alert the next day than those who didn’t. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Take a walk and think about five things you are thankful for. Research shows it’s physiologically impossible to be stressed and thankful at the same time. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit </span><a href="http://www.topfive.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">topfive.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> for a funny top five list every day. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Think of someone you love and read your favorite romantic poem aloud. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">When you encounter a discourteous driver, try to shift focus to all the good drivers around you. Just five minutes of positive focus raises immune system function for six hours, while focusing on those you resent has the opposite effect.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Spray peppermint Motor Mist Spritz in your car. Peppermint, studies show, decreases anxiety and fatigue while driving, easing frustration behind the wheel.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quickie yoga in the car: Before you start the ignition, lay arms palms up in your lap, take a deep breath through your nose. As you exhale, stick your tongue out and try to touch the tip of your chin. Then, your eyes looking up between your brows, bring your hands up as if you were going to pounce and roar as loudly as you can. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Remember being soothed to sleep by a bedtime story? Pop in an audiobook narrated by Barbara Caruso, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices. Her newest: The Teahouse Fire by Ellis Avery. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Chew cinnamon gum, which gave study subjects more energy and alertness, cutting down on stress. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Go to </span><a href="http://www.lime.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Lime.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. Enter the “room” of your choice—winter room, floral room, forest room, water room or Zen room—launch it and watch a calming nature image slowly appear on your screen, mesmerizing you as it disintegrates and reforms into a new scene every 10 seconds.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><a href="http://www.melaniegriffith.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Melaniegriffith.com’s</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> meditation room lets you pick a mantra for one of six different topics, including health, relationships and spirituality, which you repeat while watching a video of nature close-ups. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><a href="http://www.gracecathedral.org/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Gracecathedral.org</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> has an online “finger” version of the Labyrinth, an ancient maze on which you can walk as you reflect and meditate. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><a href="http://www.onegoddessway.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Onegoddessway.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> gives you a choice of several soothing nature scenes with audio, including a tranquil waterfall and fire in a hearth. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Drink a glass of milk. It contains tryptophane, which as it is metabolized is converted to mood-boosting serotonin. Plus, its calcium, magnesium and potassium content may help keep blood pressure down. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Eat broccoli and low-fat ranch dip. Broccoli has folic acid, which aids stress reduction. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Enjoy sorbet with a vanilla sugar wafer. Sugary foods decrease levels of anxiety-producing hormones, specifically through the production of glucocorticoid, a stress hormone linked to storing more fat in the belly. Just a little sugar on the tongue is enough to produce a feel-good effect, so don’t overdo it! </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Have a whole grain English muffin with jam or honey. Complex carbohydrate-rich foods raise serotonin levels, boosting your mood and helping you relax.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Snack on a handful of nuts. They’re packed with magnesium, which seems to help keep cortisol levels low. Nuts are high in calories, so if you’re watching your weight, make sure not to eat more than a dozen a day. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Savor some salmon. Omega-3 fatty acids help brain cells to function more collaboratively, helping you to deal with stress more effectively.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Indulge in some dark chocolate. By far the most potent endorphin-producing food on earth, chocolate contains more than 300 different compounds, including anandamide, a chemical that mimics marijuana’s effects on the brain, and theobromine, a mild stimulant. Look for imported dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or more. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Drink hot cocoa. Warm drinks raise your body temperature—a feeling we associate with comfort, so it triggers a similar response in our brains.</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">IN-Fused Chocolate. Handcrafted from imported dark organic Dutch chocolate, this bar has 150 mg of L-theanine, as well as aromatic oils such as lavender and chamomile (Intelligent Nutrients).</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Top stress-relieving aromatherapy scents to keep around the house: orange, grapefruit, lemon rosemary, peppermint, rose, sweet marjoram, lavender, chamomile, ylang-ylang. </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Stress-reduction tip from ER doctor John Rogers, MD, Bolingbroke, Georgia: “For a while I wore a little gold halo-shaped pin on my sleeve. It would remind me to ‘be an angel,’ to stay focused on keeping peace inside me and be compassionate toward others regardless of all the stresses that surrounded me.”</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">A tip from air traffic controller Mike Clark, Newark, New Jersey: “I call my girlfriend, parents or friends. Just hearing their voice is a great escape and helps me to decompress.” </span></div> </li> </ol> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/shaunacallaghan/jensig.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-16767224282022129422009-02-01T22:42:00.002-05:002009-04-29T14:58:05.833-05:00Randomness<p>I saw this over at <strong><a href="http://akincarroll.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-got-tagged.html">Blue-Eyed Bride's blog</a></strong> and thought I'd play along. </p> <p>Step 1: Respond and rework – answer the questions on your own blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.</p> <p>Step 2: Tag eight other un-tagged people. </p> <ol> <li><strong>What were you doing and who were you with at 9:59pm on Friday night?</strong> <i>I was with Mom and trying to help her get upstairs to bed. She sobbed all the way up & it just frustrated me that I couldn’t do anything to help. She pulled a muscle in her back <u>really</u> bad and has been in excruciating pain. Today is the 1<sup>st</sup> day she’s been able to do much of anything.</i> </li> <li><strong>What's the last thing you read/are currently reading?</strong> <i>I just started ‘Marley & Me.’</i> </li> <li><strong>Do you nap a lot?</strong> <i>No. I CANNOT take naps in the middle of the day. I used to be able to, but not anymore. They ruin me!</i> </li> <li><strong>Who was the last person you hugged?</strong> <i>My brother’s fiancée, Candice.</i> </li> <li><strong>What's your current obsession/addiction?</strong> <i>Facebook and sudoku puzzles.</i> </li> <li><strong>What was the last thing you said out loud?</strong> <i>“If you don’t feel up to going to work tomorrow, don’t go.”</i> </li> <li><strong>What websites do you always visit when you go online?</strong> <i>Facebook, Bloglines, AOL, Twitter, local news sites, my work email.</i> </li> <li><strong>What was the last item you bought?</strong> <i>Groceries (fun, fun, fun!).</i> </li> <li><strong>What is your most challenging goal?</strong> <i>Getting into a better place financially. But, I know it can be done.</i> </li> <li><strong>If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished – anywhere in the world, where would it be?</strong> <i>Charleston</i><i>, SC</i><i> or the NC mountains.</i> </li> <li><strong>Favorite Vacation spot?</strong> <i>Charleston</i><i>, SC</i><i> and the NC mountains.</i> </li> <li><strong>In your opinion, what is the most important quality/characteristic that a person can have?</strong> <em>Honesty and loyalty.</em> </li> <li><strong>Name one thing you just can't resist no matter how bad it is for you.</strong> <i>Ice cream.</i> </li> <li><strong>What is your favorite item of clothing?</strong> <i>Honestly? My jammies!</i> </li> <li><strong>Favorite pair of shoes you keep going back to over and over, even though your closet is over flowing with a zillion others?</strong> <i>Well, for starters, my closet is overflowing with shoes. I’m just not a shoe person (GASP!?). My favorite shoes are my brown penny loafers.</i> </li> <li><strong>Name one thing you cannot live without.</strong> <i>Friends and family.</i> </li> <li><strong>Has a celebrity's haircut ever influence you on your own hairstyle?</strong> <i>Yes. When I want a change, I search for hairstyle pics and I print out some of my favorites and take them to my stylist. Some of the celebrity influences in the past have been Meg Ryan and Reba McEntire.</i> </li> <li><strong>What is your favorite room in your house?</strong> <i>My bedroom because it’s the one place I can go to & just relax.</i> </li> </ol> <p>I'm not tagging anyone. If you want to play along, feel free to do so & be sure to leave me a comment if you do.</p> <p></p> <p><img style="border-width: 0px;" alt="clip_image0024" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYZsQiMoKJI/AAAAAAAACoU/I5gYG_K409A/clip_image0024%5B4%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="104" border="0" height="64" /></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835027.post-5370658700087463612009-02-01T20:13:00.001-05:002009-04-28T22:34:25.159-05:001001 Movies To See Before You Die (according to Blockbuster) - - - Part V (the FINAL part)<p></p> <p>Here is Part V (and the FINAL part) of <a href="http://livinglifemomentbymoment.blogspot.com/2009/01/1001-movies-to-see-before-you-die.html"><strong>this post</strong></a>:</p> <p>Here is the list from the years 1995 – present:</p> <ol> <li>Three Colors Trilogy</li> <li>Million Dollar Baby</li> <li>Fahrenheit 9/11</li> <li>The Passion of The Christ</li> <li><b>Collateral</b></li> <li><b>The Aviator</b></li> <li>Oldboy</li> <li>The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King</li> <li>The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers</li> <li>Dracula, Pages From a Virgin's Diary</li> <li>Good Bye Lenin!</li> <li>Bowling For Columbine</li> <li>Hero</li> <li>Talk to Her</li> <li>Far from Heaven</li> <li>Ararat</li> <li>Russian Ark</li> <li>City of God</li> <li>The Pianist</li> <li>Adaptation</li> <li>Gangs of New York</li> <li>The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring</li> <li><b>The Royal Tenenbaums</b></li> <li>Nine Queens</li> <li>Monsoon Wedding</li> <li>Spirited Away</li> <li><b>Y Tu Mamá También</b></li> <li>Lantana</li> <li>Kandahar</li> <li>The Piano Teacher</li> <li>No Man's Land</li> <li><b>Mulholland Dr</b><b>.</b></li> <li><b>Amélie</b></li> <li><b>Moulin Rouge </b>[This is one of my all-time favorites!]</li> <li>The Son's Room</li> <li>Italian for Beginners</li> <li><b>Fat Girl</b></li> <li>Brotherhood of the Wolf</li> <li><b>The Others</b></li> <li>Little Otik</li> <li>Murderous Maids</li> <li>Memento</li> <li>Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets</li> <li><b>Meet The Parents</b></li> <li>The Foul King</li> <li>Yi Yi</li> <li>Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon</li> <li>Kippur</li> <li>In The Mood For Love</li> <li>The Gleaners and I</li> <li>Amores Perros</li> <li>Dancer in the Dark</li> <li>The Road Home</li> <li>Requiem for a Dream</li> <li>Gladiator</li> <li>American Psycho</li> <li>Traffic</li> <li><b>The Blair Witch Project</b></li> <li>The Matrix</li> <li>All About My Mother</li> <li><b>The Sixth Sense</b></li> <li><b>American Beauty</b></li> <li>Fight Club</li> <li>Three Kings</li> <li>Being John Malkovich</li> <li>The Insider</li> <li>The Wind Will Carry Us</li> <li>Magnolia</li> <li>Beau Travail</li> <li>Shiri</li> <li>Pi</li> <li>Buffalo '66</li> <li>The Celebration</li> <li>Happiness</li> <li>There's Something About Mary</li> <li>Ringu</li> <li>Run Lola Run</li> <li>Rushmore</li> <li><b>The Red Violin</b></li> <li>The Thin Red Line</li> <li><b>Saving Private Ryan</b></li> <li>The Butcher Boy</li> <li><b>L.A.</b><b> Confidential</b></li> <li>The Ice Storm</li> <li>Happy Together</li> <li>Funny Games</li> <li>The Sweet Hereafter</li> <li>Princess Mononoke</li> <li>Deconstructing Harry</li> <li><b>Boogie Nights</b></li> <li><b>Titanic</b></li> <li>Life Is Beautiful</li> <li>Open Your Eyes</li> <li>The Taste of Cherry</li> <li>Shine</li> <li>Fargo</li> <li>Trainspotting</li> <li>Secrets and Lies</li> <li>Ghost in the Shell</li> <li><b>The English Patient</b></li> <li><b>Independence Day</b></li> <li>Breaking the Waves</li> <li>Trees Lounge</li> <li>Gabbeh</li> <li><b>Scream</b></li> <li>Lone Star</li> <li><b>Toy Story</b></li> <li>Zero Kelvin</li> <li>Safe</li> <li>Smoke</li> <li><b>Braveheart</b></li> <li>Dead Man</li> <li>Underground</li> <li><b>Babe</b></li> <li><b>Clueless</b></li> <li>Antonia's Line</li> <li>Casino</li> <li>Heat</li> <li>Leaving Las Vegas</li> <li>Welcome to the Dollhouse</li> <li>Seven</li> <li>Cry, the Beloved Country</li> <li>The Usual Suspects</li> <li><b>Four Weddings and a Funeral</b></li> <li>Clerks</li> <li><b>Forrest Gump</b></li> <li>Pulp Fiction</li> <li><b>Natural Born Killers</b></li> <li>Hoop Dreams</li> <li>The Last Seduction</li> <li><b>The Shawshank Redemption </b>[This is one of my all-time favorites!]</li> <li>The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert</li> <li>Sátántangó</li> <li>Chungking Express</li> <li>Heavenly Creatures</li> <li>Lamerica</li> <li>Crumb</li> <li>The Kingdom</li> <li>Once Were Warriors</li> <li><b>Muriel's Wedding</b></li> <li><b>The Lion King </b>[This is one of my all-time favorites!]</li> </ol> <p>So, now that the lists are complete, I guess I better get to watching some movies. I don’t think I’ve even seen ¼ of these movies. And, I’m a HUGE movie fan!</p> <p><img style="border: 0px none ;" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g8wDhP2UxiQ/SYZI7t8Df5I/AAAAAAAACoQ/ybpxsVvq5tU/clip_image002%5B4%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="104" border="0" height="64" /></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02556850110680462272noreply@blogger.com0