Well yesterday was my birthday and for the first time in a long time I did not get snow, I don’t know what God is trying to tell me. Maybe I need to listen better, or perhaps it is one of the Wookie’s practical jokes. Hmmm, something to think about.
I got my presents from the Irishman, we ran errands that I had to do, then we went to see a movie that I really wanted to see. The Journey 2, I love anything Jules Vern, I mean honestly who doesn’t, of course doesn’t hurt that The Rock was in it as well. I don’t know what it is about that man, but I love him. I love the fact he does these movies that are family oriented. He is just fantastic in this, and I loved it, and highly recommend the movie.
We were going to go to dinner, but once I got home, well, you all know what happens, I put my pajamas on and watched Grimm and Merlin, I know, I’m kinda lame. Butt he will take me to eat on Sunday, so it’s all good, and it was my choice to stay home and watch my favorite shows.
Today is filled with the party for Al, then Elizabeth is coming to continue my birthday celebration and did I mention it is freezing cold here with a hint of snow in the air? Maybe Chewie forgot the actual date of my birth….. Maybe he thought it was the 11th and not the 10th, it could happen. My ex-husband always swore my birthday was actually February 11th and not the 10th, as a matter of fact he forgot it so often that he really started to believe it was the 11th. So maybe Chewie is disoriented up there, he is happily chasing rabbits and getting ear scratches that he was totally distracted. Yes, that is what I choose to believe.
I have a fabulous outfit to wear today, I can hardly wait, perhaps I will post a picture here later. We shall see, I want you all to see my fabulousness, I understand there are people that read this that have never seen me, well, isn’t it time you saw how absolutely gorgeous I am.
Have to go have my coffee and finish the money tree and the card box for the party, hope you all have a terrific Saturday, I know I am going to.
Money Tree
Caffeine and Paint Fumes
Ok, so, you all know I am in charge of the money tree for the big birthday bash on Saturday. As you all know, I have never made one before, so, I had a vision in my head of what it should look like. Let me tell you, I am absolutely brilliant! It is turning out so well! I am going to try to post a picture when it is all complete, but so far it looks exactly like it did in my head. Of course this could be a combination of caffeine and the spray paint fumes talking, but I think it looks fantastic.
I took today off so I could have a little alone time, as I don’t have that hardly at all anymore, I thought as I got older I would get to be alone. It is not working out that way, I am not complaining, I am just the type of personality that needs to be alone once in a while. So, today it is it.
Well, I have to go finish the money tree, get dressed and do the things I wanted to do today, I have a lot to accomplish and a short amount of time to do it. I need to go through my shoes and get rid of some. I have way too many, don’t faint, yes, I said it. I have one that totally have to go, they are way too young for me and way too tall, I feel like Herman Munster walking in them, or Gene Simmons, one of the two. I also need to go through my clothes and get rid of the ones that don’t fit and will never fit again as I refuse to gain weight and in fact need to lose about 40 more pounds.
OMG! I found this thing on Groupon, that I am totally getting for myself for my birthday. You go and have a total body work up and you get four injections of a combination of vitamins over four weeks. It is supposed to kick start your metabolism, I am so doing it, I am going to do the full work up one, not just the vitamin option. Maybe I will lose all 40 pounds in 4 weeks! Wish me luck!
Happy Almost Birthday to Me!
I wonder what would happen if I spewed every thought I had onto Facebook? Would I have any friends left? Would they call the psych ward and have them come get me? One can only wonder because it will never happen, well, I say never, however, if I get some sort of memory disease, watch out.
So in two days it is my day, my birthday, can I tell you a secret? No, it is not my age, honestly at this point I have lied about it so much I don’t even remember what it is. I love getting presents, I don’t even care what they are, I just like unwrapping them and squealing over whatever it is. Although, I am not fond of receiving stuffed animals at this stage in my life, but anything else, I love it! I am easily pleased, just shower me with attention and gewgaws (as my grandmother would say) and I am one happy camper.
I would really like cake on my birthday, I have often said the best days are the days with cake in them. I don’t think I am getting cake as I am not willing to make it for myself.
I have the day off tomorrow, I have thoughts on what I am going to do, I will let you know afterwards if I have actually done what I plan on doing. Sounds cryptic, oh I am mysterious, I have always wanted to be mysterious. Saying whatever pops into my head defeats that goal most of the time.
Well I hope everyone has a great day today!
Coffee Grounds
Coffee fueled confession: Ok, so, I have a new coffee maker, one that grinds the beans then makes the coffee. Well, I do believe my mind is going, going, gone, due to the fact I cannot remember to clean the grounds out of the coffeemaker before making the next batch of coffee. It creates a huge mess and is slightly embarrassing, ok, more than slightly, especially when the Irishman is the one to discover the snafu. This morning it was me that made the discovery and had to clean up the mess. Due to the fact I wanted a second pot of coffee, yes, I said second pot. Don’t judge. So anyway, it is a huge mess, takes forever to clean those grounds up, one would think that would be my lesson, that I would stop after that. Apparently not, no lesson learned, I am sure it will happen again, until I go into the home.
Casual Saturday, Dress Sunday
I love coffee mornings, oh, wait, that is every morning for me. Today is the beginning of my birthday week. Well, in actuality, I take the whole month for me and Elizabeth. Did everyone notice the weather changing? You’re welcome.
So yesterday was the first day I have cooked bacon since Chewie left us, man I miss that dog, he could beg better than anyone! Nocona is a poor second in the begging department. The bacon was good though, if anyone is wondering, bacon and pancakes. I have to tell you all something, I make the best pancakes ever. It is the only thing that I cook really well. I love my pancakes, that’s all. I allow myself one, sans syrup, with two strips of bacon, add coffee and you have a feast.
I have a lot on my mind right now, I am still forming the words, when I am ready to share, you all will be the first to know.
I do want to confess something, I have a new addiction, Scramble with Friends, I cannot stop playing it! I love it! Everyone should play this game, you will become addicted as well, yes, I know, I am a pusher.
Yesterday I was totally incognito, curly hair, no makeup and tennis shoes, I know, right! So unlike me, however today, since I will be around people that I know and some I don’t know, it will be straight hair, full makeup and heels. Must have armor on, must not show chinks in armor.
Welcome to the Month of Angie
So now that Elizabeth’s birthday is over we can all focus on mine, last years was not the best I have ever had, for multiple reasons, I am hoping this year is vastly different.
I have often said the whole month of February should be declared Angie month, perhaps I should issue a decree and rename the month to honor, well, me. In all the land there would be celebrations, food, dancing, disco balls and lots of coffee for everyone! Wow, sounds just about perfect. Oh, and new shoes for all, there, that makes it perfection.
What would you have for your celebratory month? I sometimes wonder what other people do to celebrate themselves. I do believe we should all celebrate who we are, unless you are a bad person, the list of what makes one bad is long, so I wont do that here, but you know who you are. I could name a lot of the women that I know of that do not deserve anything in the realm of celebratory anything, but I wont. You know who you are, and you know you should just go hide in a basement and wait for the apocalypse.
Speaking of apocalypse, did anyone see Ringer? Buffy came out to play in the last episode! So good to see Sarah Michelle Gellar kicking behind! Oh how I miss Buffy, Angel, Cordy and well the whole Scooby gang.
Must go, just wanted to pop in and say hello, like Punxsutawney Phil. Let’s all lift our glasses to six more weeks of winter!
Happy Birthday Elizabeth Anne
Well today is the day, the day that marks the 23rd anniversary of the day I gave birth to the most amazing daughter a mother could ever ask for. I want to tell you all a little bit about Elizabeth Anne, see before she was born I prayed for her, I was specific in my prayer about the kind of daughter I wanted. I asked God for a daughter who was strong, independent, funny, intelligent, articulate and beautiful. Well, ask and ye shall receive, I did receive that and more, not only did God give me such a daughter, he gave me her during my birthday month and he brought ice and snow along with her. The minute I laid eyes on her I knew that my prayers were answered, she came out not crying, but alert and already taking in the world around her.
I knew in my mind the way she should look, long dark hair and big dark eyes, well, I got that as well. Elizabeth is an amazing person; never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that God would have answered my prayers so specifically.
Let me tell you a little about my daughter, on this day, her birthday, she simply rocks. She owns her own farm and has cattle. Not only does she have these cattle, she works with them, they know her, they obey her. She is a tiny little thing, yet these enormous beasts do whatever she wants them to do. She has a real heart for animals, they all seem to love her, and she takes in strays and finds homes for them. I think they all sense in her that she will not harm them and will nurse them back to health and find them a good loving home. Did I mention she holds down a job as well? She has done very well in her job, taking a class and passing a difficult test to move up. She works hard at everything she does, I have no words to express how proud of her I am.
She is personality plus, she has a unique way of looking at the world, she sees people for who they are and can tell you in a matter of moments whether or not she likes that person. I think she gets that from me. I have to take some credit here.
I could not ask for a more perfect daughter, as I already asked for her and got her, God was truly listening to not only my words when he formed her, but my heart.
Happy Birthday Elizabeth, please know that you are everything I ever wanted in a daughter and more, you are beautiful, smart, funny and amazing, I hope your special day is as amazing as you are.
I love you,
Mom
Monday = Funday
I have decided that Monday’s are not to be had, I am decreeing from this point forward that the day of the week formerly known as Monday shall be known as Funday. We will all have fun in the world of Angie.
Well, I did it, I saw One for the Money, or should I say we saw it, the Irishman took me to see it, and I loved it! They should begin filming Two for the Dough immediately. I have to say Sherrie Shepherd looked and acted just like I imagined Lula to be. She did a great job. They all did kudos for bringing to life some of my favorite characters. Have I mentioned I have met the author of the books? Well, yes indeed I have, Janet Evanovich, very nice, love her writing, have all of the Stephanie Plum books.
Saturday was spent with Elizabeth Anne, getting her birthday present, the IPhone 4S, I hope she is happy with it; she is a good daughter and deserves something special. We had dinner with Jeffrey and Freddy that evening. The Irishman was working and Alex is in Mexico, so it was just us. A good time was had by all; Jeffrey had frog legs, that was interesting.
Sunday was Brunch with Louise and Wanda planning the birthday party for Al. Lots of decisions were made and planning phase accomplished. So excited to see everything come together for such a great lady.
Well, happy Funday everyone, go out and make it happen.
My Sunday Rant
Ok, I have held off long enough, I am angry, yes, angry with the way some people are putting the late Joe Paterno on a pedestal. Seriously people, this man had knowledge that his FRIEND was sodomizing young boys and did nothing. I said nothing, oh yes, he reported it to his superiors, really Joe, is that the answer you gave God? I reported it to my superiors, I did the bare minimum of what I was supposed to do. How bout calling the police? How bout right then and there when it was reported to you, you call the police. Did you ever once think about those children? And that your inaction allowed a monster to continue to prey on more innocents? I bet not, you were thinking about yourself, I do not see you as a scapegoat here Joe, I see you as a perpetrator, you allowed it to continue as long as it wasn’t in your building. What did you care about some poor kids, and let’s make no mistake about it, the predator knew his prey, he chose boys who had no fathers in the home. You knew your boys were safe, so you didn’t care about the poor kids, kids who would not be coming to your college because they couldn’t afford it. I wonder how you justified your actions, or should I say, inactions to God. I wonder what he said to you, perhaps he just shook his head in disgust, told St Peter to get you out of his sight. I don’t know, and really I don’t care. That is between you and God.
What I do care about are all of the children that you could have saved with one phone call, to the authorities. Shame on you Joe Paterno, shame on you.
To all the people out there who are idealizing this man, well, shame on you as well, his inactions erased years of reputation in the community, in my opinion. What are you doing to help these boys? Ask yourselves that, what can you do to help these children the monster you kept in your midst hurt. That is the only thing you should be concerned about, justice, healing, not idealizing a man who had it within his power to stop the terrorizing of innocents years ago.
Angie World 