I find myself irritated today; I would like to remind the people who like to drive slow that you have something in your car called a gas pedal. Accelerate; it is called that for a reason! Please refer to your driver’s manual and learn how to use it. Driving 50 miles per hour on a highway is not acceptable; making it where I cannot pass you is inexcusable. Just a not, I drive fast, it is ingrained in me, I think I inherited it from my dad and my grandpa, that song I can’t drive 55, well I fully believe it was written for my family. My dad used to point to a speed limit sign and tell me “see that number?” me: “Yes sir” him: “that number is just a suggestion”.
I spend more time after getting to my destination asking God’s forgiveness for the things I have said about other drivers than I did actually getting to my destination. This morning on the way to work there were more people on the road than normal as this is Black Friday and they want their deals. It seems the slowest drivers decided that it was a good time to get on the highway. Go back home people; no deal is worth irritating me for!
I stopped at Starbucks today, of course as it is Friday, I got to stop at my favorite location, Custer and Parker, love that store. My favorite barista was working, my coffee treat is perfection and I got a snowman cookie. Don’t judge me; I plan on being fat and happy for Christmas, think and miserable for New Years. That is my plan.
Friday, Starbucks and Candy
This week has gone by fast; I cannot believe that tomorrow I will be at the station recording our first show. Don’t forget, 970 AM 97 KHVN, Saturday evenings 7:00 PM, Conversations with Shanon J and her special guest Angie B. I am billed as the special guest because it is a small station with limited budgeting; I am perfectly good with this arrangement until we get sponsors and perhaps even move to a live mode. The sky is the limit and I cannot wait to see where God takes me next, this is all Him, I am still amazed at how all of this has come about. I don’t know why I am so amazed, due to the fact I know without a doubt He is in control and everything is his timing, not mine.
I have sad news people, I have fallen off the wagon, the Weight Watchers wagon that is, I need so desperately to get back on. I ate my weight in candy yesterday; however I am not going to beat myself up over it. I will just get back on that pony and start over, that is what I have to do, I will once again have to get all of the sugar out of my system. That is not pleasant people.
I battle this constantly, I so badly want to eat whatever I want, cookies, candy, Taco Bueno, all of it, but I can’t. I will be 800 pounds, and that is not good, it doesn’t look good and it doesn’t feel good. Remember Star Jones? When she was so big and would have difficulty talking because of all the weight? I couldn’t watch the View then, it was painful, ok, I can’t watch it now either. It is so one sided, there is no give and take, if you disagree with these women you are the enemy. I have plenty of friends I don’t agree with everything that comes out of their mouth, but we are still friends and don’t feel the need to put each other down.
Of course weight issues did not stop me from getting my Starbucks treat, Peppermint Mocha made with soy, triple shot of esspreso, yum!
I have rambled on enough now; I will let you all know how my first recording experience goes!
Things I am Obsessed With
Straws
Milk Duds
Popcorn (Pop Secret Homestyle)
Starbucks
Nashville (the show)
Grimm
The Walking Dead
Castle
Joss Whedon
Dean Cain
Purple (the color)
Frito Chili Pie
Revolution (the show)
Shoes
Thor
The Avengers
Boots
Snow
Animals
Homeland
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
See Dad Run (Scott Baio rules!)
Makin’ It
As I was driving to work one of my favorite songs came on the radio, it was Makin’ It, by David Naughton. I love that song, the lyrics speak to me, especially this part:
Listen everyone here
This coming year’s gonna be my year
I’m as bad as they come
Number two to no one
I’ve got looks, I’ve got brains
And I’m breakin’ these chains
Make some room now dig what you see
Success is mine
I’ve got the key
I’m makin’ it
This year has not been good to me, however, 2013 looks like it is really going to be my year. So many exciting things are coming my way, I can hardly wait to share with everyone. I know without a doubt that God loves me and has great things in store for me. I just had to travel an unbeaten path to get there.
I am looking forward to a year that has a good luck number in it, I have often said 13 is a lucky number in our family. A whole year with that number, well the possibilities are limitless, add a Friday the 13th in there and my eyes are spinning in my head. So amazing! I don’t have a lot to say today as I am not completely filled with coffee yet, working on it, will get there, just not at this moment. It is my Thursday, I gearing up for a great “Friday” and a fantastic weekend. So until then, I shall say see you later, tomorrow in fact. I will be celebrating tomorrow, I expect everyone to have their Starbucks in hand while reading me!
Excitement
Well it is my Friday and I did not have time to stop for my beloved Starbucks, never fear, I will go on my lunch. I need my Friday Starbucks in order for my world to be complete; it is my ritual, my touchstone. This week has been a whirlwind of activity, I am so stinkin’ excited; I cannot wait to share with you what has been going on. I am so beyond thrilled, I am telling you, if you do not believe there is a God and he looks after you, after you hear what has happened in my life these past few weeks, you will. It has been amazing, exciting and a little scary.
My friend Sandi used to say if you don’t have butterflies then your goal is not big enough, well Sandi, I have butterflies. This week marks two years since Sandi went home and I still miss her terribly, with everything that has been going on, I can feel her smiling and saying my full name. She would do that when I did something unexpected. Such mixed emotions right now, sometimes I wish I had some Prozac, however, since I love my emotions, I really don’t.
I have become addicted to a new show, Arrow on the CW, very well done, lots of action, lots of eye candy for both male and female. I am not surprised it is so well done, considering how well done the production on Smallville was, the CW definitely has a handle on DC heroes. I highly recommend this show; I have it on my DVR schedule already.
Well folks I think I am out for today, I am tired and need to wake up, drinking copious amounts of coffee and propping my eyelids open.
Friday Addictions
Well, here we are, Friday, my old friend, you never disappoint, you always bring hope and Starbucks. I can never be mad at you, and after next week you and I will grow even closer as I will be alone with you every week.
Yes folks, after next week I will be working Monday through Thursday, having three days off in a row. It will take some getting used to, as I am loving having the day off in the middle of the week, but I am sure I shall soon acquit myself to the new schedule.
To celebrate Friday, Tammi proclaimed it Sassy Shoe Friday, I of course had to step up to the plate and indeed wear amazing shoes. Picture is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, I am sure you will be able to see them in one of those places. I know you are not supposed to play favorites; however, these shoes are special. Blue suede Steve Madden pumps, and yes I know it is not winter or fall even, however I could not resist, they are the sassiest shoes by far that I own.
I have my Starbucks, Peppermint Mocha with soy milk, so amazingly good, ever since Michelle convinced me to try soy, I have not gone back. It just makes the drinks richer; I love it, so creamy and good, filled with caffeine and just loveliness. Who can resist the coffee? Not me, I don’t even try, why bother, I am an addict, I admit it. No twelve step program for me, I revel in my addictions, whether it be coffee, chocolate or shoes. I am not giving up any of them! I don’t think they have rehab for those things anyway, so everyone is out of luck.
So many addictions so little time, my Grandpa always told me that Testerman’s are easily addicted to things. He warned me to never start smoking or drinking, that it was incredibly easy for us to become addicted to those things. He never said a word about chocolate or coffee, although he used to tease my Grandma about her coffee addiction. Oh, yes, I am just like my Grandmother in so many ways. I am argumentative, I believe I am always right, I believe my children and grandchildren can do no wrong, I love my coffee. Oh and I am also addicted to Hollywood gossip and romance novels, another thing she passed onto me. So there you have it, confession Friday, I do believe I shall stop at the book store on my way home and get some reading material for the weekend!
Friday the 13th
Yesterday morning I had the scariest experience I have had in a long time at work, I came in, was putting my things down and I heard a noise behind me. I turn, I look down, there it is, a giant hissing water bug, it starts running toward me. I do the only thing I can do, I scream, I kick at it and knock it back to my coworkers desk, it flips several times. Then when the thing gets its bearings, its wings go out, and it hisses and runs at me, I scream again and this time, yes, this time folks I take its life. I had no other option, it was attacking, it was in self defense. The thing was three inches long and one inch in diameter.
I would like to take this time to point out this is what happens when there is no winter, we have massive bugs. I am fine, a little traumatized, but fine. However due to my experiences and the week I have had, I deserve a treat and have a Starbucks. I am still angry with them, but I can’t quit them, I got nowhere else to go. Not really, I have options, just couldn’t resist the Officer and a Gentleman reference.
Well, last night was Dean Cain’s episode of the Choice, in case you are wondering I did not watch I am still so angry with him. I know this disagreement we have had will pass, he is still number one on my list, however, with this latest stunt, Chris Hemsworth is creeping up on you Dean. Unless you can quickly redeem yourself, you may find yourself replaced on my infamous list.
Yesterday was Alex’s birthday, I cannot believe my youngest child is 21 years old; it doesn’t seem that long ago when he was waking up in his crib full of sunshine and goodness. I love you son, you are one of the top three best things that ever happened to me.
Today is Friday the 13th that has always been a good luck day in my family; everyone should have a good luck day. Find one and adopt it, this one is mine; I will share if you want it though. I hope everyone has a great day, a fantastic weekend, and a great month.
Jumpstreet Goodness
Here it is, another Monday for me, I admit I am worn out, yesterday was equal parts stressful, exciting and fun. It was back to the doctor for the Irishman in the AM, still have no definitive answers, but hopefully soon. Then it was taking three little girls for a lunch at McDonalds then on to Jumpstreet, a new place for us.
Jumpstreet has trampolines built-in the floor of the establishment, it was the best money I have ever spent. I have never seen three little girls more exuberant in their pursuit of happiness. The ran, they jumped, they bounced, they swung into a pit of foam squares, two of them rode a mechanical bull. We went into a maze, they slid down the big slide, which made my stomach hurt to watch, they played on a giant alligator. All in all a very successful outing, next Wednesday will be at the water park. That should be an experience in itself.
Did I mention the purple pancakes for breakfast? Those were interesting, not enough red food coloring to make the red Tess wanted, not enough blue to make real blue, so in the batter they both went.
Tess did not want to go when her mom came to pick her up, she was having too much fun, she was also incredibly tired. I think the day wore her out as well, all of the good old-fashioned fun left her drained. I am guessing she was asleep before they hit the highway.
Today it is back to work for me, maybe a trip to Starbucks, I don’t know, I am still angry with them so we shall see.
Oh, once again, for anyone who has something to say to me, angie@angieworld.com is a good place to send those emails.
Anger at Starbucks
Yesterday not as bad as what the news sources predicted, as a matter of fact I only know of one person in our office who got a call about the DNS outage. Not too shabby.
Today is my Friday, I am so happy, last week was tough working 5 days in a row, I don’t think I can go back to that. I think I need to stay with the 4 days a week, I seriously don’t notice that the days are 10 hours in length. Maybe because I am getting off at a decent hour, not 11pm at night. I could not do that, I would be asleep under my desk by 10 pm, not good at all. So I will stick with morning start times as long as it is an option for me.
Tessa is coming to spend the night tonight, she is eager to see the Irishman’s girls, she adores them and they have been gone. I promised her as soon as they got back she could come and see them.
Has anyone ever been to a psychic? I want to go and have someone tell me what my future is, that way I can avoid all mistakes. I will know where I am going and how long the journey will be, ok I already know the last part. I don’t think I would like to talk to one of those people that can talk to dead people. That would freak me out, I want to know that my loved ones are in heaven having a great time, not watching what goes on down here. For the most part I think it would make them sad, seeing all of the heartache and the mistakes that we make. I also do not want to think of myself as staying here, I want to know that there is something so amazing on the other side of life. A place where I can eat all of the chocolate I want to without the pesky weight concerns, where there is a Starbucks on every corner, oh wait that part is here, ok, where there is free Starbucks on every corner.
Oh speaking of Starbucks, I am angry with them, I have not gotten the last two free drinks I have earned. I have not received my cards, that is not right, I earned those drinks. I buy a lot from you Starbucks, why have you forsaken me in my time of caffeine need? I don’t understand, we had such a great relationship, we had an understanding. I give you money, you give me caffeine filled coffee treats. I buy so many I get a freebie, it has worked well all this time and now you have abandoned me. I am saddened by this disloyalty and complete disregard for my fragile emotional state. When it comes to you Starbucks I am completely loyal, I could go to the McDonald’s across the way, get coffee, they have a mighty fine cup of Joe over there. But no, I stay loyal, I am just asking for you to stay loyal to me in return.
Productivity
I have just finished re-reading a book that I have read once a year every year for the past 15 years. It is The Eight by Katherine Neville, it is a book that combines mysticism, Fibonacci numbers, chess and intrigue all rolled together with high adventure. When I read it, I can actually feel the hot sand of the Algiers, the intrigue of Egypt and I can feel the boat swaying under me as the heroine of the story solves the mystery and saves lives. It is a great read and I highly recommend it. Well written, not like the popular trash that passes as literature today. Please tell me that you all have stopped buying that drivel, the waste of perfectly good trees, Shades of Grey nonsense. Just step back and buy something that was not written at a 3rd grade level, a pornographic 3rd grade level. Disturbing that this is a best seller.
Anyway, I have accomplished a lot in these past two days, the laundry is actually all caught up and it was clean sheet Saturday. All in all a good, productive day, I also had a great conversation with Thomas Alexander. Then later in the evening a call from Elizabeth Anne, consider my day complete.
Then the Irishman comes home and we watch Horrible Bosses together, that is a good ending to the day.
I am still working on my 4th of July homage to this great, amazing country, it is my fervent wish that we can keep it great long enough to elect a new leader. I don’t know how political I will get on here as election time nears. However those that know me, know that I am a political creature by nature, I just don’t like doing it here.
I have had great Starbucks coffee this morning, here at my humble abode, I even made a terrific, low-fat, unsweetened mocha frappicino. Yay me!
Angie World 