Not trying to bring up the whole house thing again but the fact you are given this restart button is awesome. Throw out the old and bring in the new or slightly used stuff. It’s not only clothes, furniture and digs but it is also a new way of looking at yourself and all the things you want to change. One of the things that has got to change is my health. I don’t know when it all got out of control. I used to be thin….not a size 2 thin but a good healthy weight…where I was supposed to be for my age. But somewhere down the line I just forgot to care anymore. I can pinpoint cetain times of just being plan lonely. I was living on my own and in different towns due to radio and just gave up on myself. During the day I worked and chose to work long hours because I didn’t have anyone to go home to. Plus I worked with all guys and when I wasn’t doing bar appearances (almost every night of the week) then I was trying to be one of the boys by eating and drinking what they did. It wasn’t good.
What’s even worse…is that when I look in the mirror I just don’t see it. It takes a picture of me for me to gasp and practically put me in tears. How can I be so good to everyone around me and care about their health and life and be so reckless with my own? I could write you a book on this subject. It will take some time as we get settled before I can get myself going on some kind of lifestyle change. But I guess my question to you is……Where do I start? If you need to do a huge overhaul on yourself how do you undertake such a task? I would love to hear your stories and as always, your suggestions!

We have been putting this off partly because we were afraid we’d jinx the whole deal by being too eager to move. So now that closing seems to be a week away and we have moving boxes, I think it’s time to pack!
It’s been many years since I’ve had to do this and I’m always trying to find new ways to make my life easier and hassle free. Do you have any packing or moving tips for us? Maybe you’ve figured out a way to pack things quicker, safer or more in a box? I’ve been researching it online (like I do everything!) trying to find some way of making this whole thing more organized. I’m actually looking forward to this fresh start. It’s a great way to get rid of all the junk and things you don’t need anymore and get stuff in order. Of course if you don’t have any tips or advice….we could always use some extra hands moving!!! Hello? Are you still there? I guess this is where you find out who your true friends are huh? As always I’ll keep you posted on how it’s going! Have a great weekend! Go Bucks!

See I told you! I’m off one day on the blog and then it snowballs! It’s not that I don’t have good ideas to write about because I have tons but it’s remembering to actually sit down and write them out. So I’m back…and I’ll try to do better!
I don’t really want to write a post about the new TV shows but I’ll quickly get it over and done with…..
Dancing with the Stars….used to be my favorite show and I’m just not feeling it this year…maybe it’s the cast?? Not sure.
Grey’s Anatomy…LOVING this show! I always have but if I miss the show then I feel like I’m in a panic. ABC does great too by putting them on their website with “limited commercial interruptions” LOVE that too!
Modern Family….Too funny! I’m hooked for the rest of the season! It’s a must see if you haven’t seen it yet. They will rerun the pilot tonight at 9pm and once again you can see it on ABC.com.
Desperate Housewives….Love this one too..Can’t wait for Sunday!
So those are my biggies for this season. I’m sure there are some other good ones but if I don’t happen to catch it on TV then I’ll probably never to be a fan. Oh well!
What are your favorites?? Any suggestions on what I should watch?

This past weekend we went back to my hometown in Western Pennsylvania to celebrate a new life that will be coming into the world soon. One my best friends from high school is expecting her first child in November. We had a baby shower for her and treated her to delicious food and beautiful baby gifts. But earlier that day we were woken up to the sad news that my husband’s grandfather had passed away. Grandpa Chuck had passed after a long illness and finally he is at peace and not in pain, and for that I’m grateful. I didn’t know him that well but the time that I did spend with him always made me laugh. He had such funny stories to tell and just when you thought he wasn’t paying attention he would zing you with one of his one liners and make you crack up. I feel bad for my husband and his family because they have lost such a kind and gentle man. What two different feelings those are…..the feeling of loss and the pride of a life fully lived….then on the other hand, the feeling of joy, laughter, excitement and love at the thought of ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes ready to make it’s mark on the world. One life dealt with many hardships and joys and a new life not yet known what they will accomplish and who they will become.
The circle of life continues….

What is it with all the tantrums, outbursts and giving your opinion when it wasn’t asked for???? Attention Serena, Kanye and Joe Wilson when you feel the need to voice your opinion for all the world to hear take a second and remind yourself to bite your tongue. Yes, this is a lot easier said than done and I try to practice what I preach. Let’s just say I’m still practicing. Sure I’ve been in their shoes, maybe not on the world’s stage, but I’ve been there. I’m a very passionate person and when someone decides to tell me that I’ve done something wrong well let’s just say I don’t stand by quietly. But I can say that I’ve improved greatly over the years. Sure my passion can still come flying out of my mouth at moment of weakness but it takes great strength and calmness to take criticisim. I think we are all still learning how to take it like a grown up. I’ve heard harsh words from strangers, former coworkers, former bosses and yes, listeners. I try to handle it as gracefully as possible and try not to shoot off my mouth. Yes my eyes tend to well up due to my passionate ways and I do take criticisim very hard. To quote the song “Everybody is Free to Wear Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrman…… “Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how”

So sorry! Yes, I’ve been back from vacation since Friday but just never found the time to update. Once I get on a roll with this thing then I’m good but if I stop then I just can’t get back in the groove. Lots happened over vacation but nothing illegal..sorry! First day was spent trying to get a mouse out of house the humane way. My husband in his boxers and me in a nightgown at 7:30a in the morning screaming at the top of our lungs trying to get a tiny mouse out the front door. In the middle of screams I was usually laughing hysterically because my husband had salad tongs in his hands and I’m up on the couch trying to take pictures….Ohhh do we need help! I haven’t said anything officially but…..we found another house that we LOVE and we made an offer, it was accepted….We did the house inspection that went really well and now just waiting for word on when we close. After our last catastrophe, I’m sure you can understand why I didn’t mention it earlier. I can assure you the roof is fine. It’s a newer house with an AWESOME back yard. So we are very excited. So most of our vacation was tied up with house stuff. I’ll fill you in later!

Yep, on another week vacation! The hubby and I probably won’t know what to do with ourselves. We have a lot we need to get done so try as we might I’m not exactly sure it will!
I’ll try to check in here and there and let you know what trouble we’ve found ourselves in! We may need bailed out!

Have you seen this?? A woman that got fired for using all capital letters in an email. I used all caps in a handwritten note given to a coworker and the coworker went balistic!!! They said “there is no need to yell”!?!? HUH??? So I wrote back and said that the capital letters meant nothing and that is just how I write notes when I’m in a hurry. Of course I never did get an apology. Why are people so quick to jump down your throat over the dumbest things? Here’s the article I found on Yahoo and I thought you would enjoy it. So what do you think? Should someone be fired for using all caps in an email?? Thoughts?

ALL CAPS emails lead to woman’s firing
Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:04PM EDT
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Buzz up!84 votes WHAT COULD BE MORE ANNOYING THAN THIS? MAYBE IF IT WAS BOLD? AND RED?

OK, I can’t actually make that text red due to the publishing system I’m on, but it would certainly be annoying, wouldn’t it?

And if you worked for New Zealand’s ProCare Health, it could even get you fired.

That’s exactly what hapened to Vicki Walker, who was abruptly kicked out of her job for sending “confrontational emails” with text formatted in a variety of red, bold, and all caps fonts. Walker had sent the emails to fellow workers within the company, usually with stern and detailed instructions on how forms should be properly filled out.

Someone at ProCare didn’t like her approach, suggesting she caused “disharmony in the workplace” and was being too confrontational via email, eventually firing her without warning.

Walker, however, got the last laugh. She sued for wrongful termination and won the case, pocketing $17,000 in lost wages and for other unspecified harm caused due to the firing.

Quite a predicament. Is it actually possible to be confrontational in an email message? With instructions on how to fill out a form? By all accounts, Walker’s emails sound rude and brusque, but did she cross a line? Just how angry would an email have to be in order to merit being fired from her job? I know I’ve sent a “confrontational” message or two to my co-workers in the past, and I’ve received more than my fair share of them, I think. I never recall anyone getting fired for it.

(By Christopher Null)

That’s what I want! Am I the only one who feels completely jipped out of a nice summer? Somehow it doesn’t feel like it even began! Now the kids are back in school and commercials for summer vacations have disappeared off the TV. A friend of mine on facebook was excited about fall because some sort of pumpkin spice latte will be served at Starbucks this week. Are you kidding? Give me a hot dog, lemonade or ice tea and let me dangle my toes into a nice cool pool, now that’s my idea of a good time. Don’t get me wrong, I love fall but when summer hasn’t given all 110% of itself then I’m digging my sandal wearing heels into the ground and I’m not budging. Nope, not going to do it. I will pout as I have to get all my long sleeve shirts, sweaters and pants out of hiding. Its pretty sad when my seat warmers have had a trial run on the last day of August and again today. Just pathetic I tell you!!