crimson-regrets

8 Months?

2010-04-19T00:30:00.002-06:00

Wow...it's really been 8 months since I've posted anything here? Sorry peeps! I mostly keep my updates restricted to Facebook, where I don't have to monitor what I post since I only add people I know. :o) So a LOT has happened since that last post.

::drumroll:: I am in a relationship! Heck yes! And he's amazing, not only because he puts up with MOI, but he makes me smile, he makes me laugh, and he treats me like a queen (what woman doesn't want that?!). I don't even know how I got so lucky...

Anyway, enough of the schmoozy shtuff...onto the life challenges. We (Chris and I) are now sharing an apartment (Yay!!) and we've got a room for Aidan (Chris's son, 4 yrs old) who is with us half of the time. :o) He is such a cute kid, he's going to be a heartbreaker when he gets older! If you ask him if he has a girlfriend, he'll say he has two..."Miss Liz and Miss Shell too." LOL We love to take him to the rec center and kick soccer balls in the gym...his favorite sport! He is also a PRO at Wii-bowling! He calls it "Bowling in the TV"...haha!

Some of you might know that I took a semester off (they couldn't get my financial aid processed in time, oh well), but I am going to be back to the daily grind come summer. I am scheduled for 9 credits this summer and 12 in the fall. Little did I know, I'm just about 1 year away from getting an associates in general studies and then can transfer anywhere I want to finish with a major in whatever I want! Chris and I have been talking about going overseas to look at schools for when he's done...can't wait! He really wants to get into a Celtic Studies program and I would like to maybe dabble into History or Folklore...not sure yet. He still insists that I get back into a music program, but I think at this age, I'm just not going to get anywhere with that. Anyone have any suggestions on schools for us to look at?

Work is the same...crappy shifts, crappy work, crappy pay. Nuff said.

How is everyone doing? I love to get comments, so let me know what you are up to!!!

Oh yeah...I've been sewing a lot lately. I started up quilting!!! It's soo fun!! Anyone want to start a swap??

((if you don't know what a swap is, you create a little package for another person, usually centered around a theme or a filled out survey or whatever...and someone does the same for you...everyone sends one, everyone gets one...fun times!!!))

"I'm only human..."

2009-08-02T15:46:00.000-06:00

"I'm only human, save me...save me from myself.

I'm only human, I'm no superwoman..."

I know, I haven't blogged in forever on here. Sorry. (Don't think anyone really reads them much anyway...) Life lately has just been...there? I have so many things that are going on at the moment, but they're so not important to me at the moment that I just feel a little blah all the time. I got temporarily promoted at work, but it won't last (and I don't want it to anyway, they keep giving me crap for stupid things that aren't getting done when I'm barely keeping my head above the water). My department manager had to have surgery so I stepped in to fill her shoes until she comes back (or until school starts again, whichever comes first). Yeah, like I said, I feel like some of the people at work talk to me like I don't know what I'm doing, as if I haven't been in retail for the last 12 years of my life. Yeah, it IS the busiest time of year for my department (and our store too), but I can't do everything myself...I'm only one person. Anyway, enough about work...

School starts soon. I'm actually really ready for school to start this time. After pissing off the last semester, I really want to get back to the grind and get classes done this year. After everything that happened last year, I pretty much gave up last Spring semester, which was not a good decision on my part. Not only am I on academic probation, but I might lose my financial aid too. I'm not complaining though, it was my fault. For anyone that doesn't know, I've changed my major (again) to Theater Design with a costuming emphasis. I'm excited about it! Anyone that knows me knows that I love to sew, so it should be a good semester.

I can't stop thinking of dad lately. Seems like everything that I see or hear makes me think of him. And when I say everything, I mean everything. Was watching TV the other day and stopped at 'Say Yes To The Dress'. (For anyone that hasn't seen it, it's a show about a bridal shop in New York and helping brides pick out the "perfect" dress...) Yeah, I am a sucker for shows like that, but I couldn't help but think "I'll never have my dad to walk me down the aisle if I ever get married..." and "My dad will never be around to give boyfriends the 'talk'". Sigh. I think it might be time to get in to the doc again and try a different med so this doesn't affect school again. I really wish I could immerse myself in music like I usually do, but I really don't have the heart to. Besides, I lost all of my music on my external hard drive anyway. (only 13,000 songs, no biggie)

I'm planning another trip to Mt Rushmore on Labor Day with some friends...that should be fun. Hopefully it won't be too much of a strain on the budget though, I'm having a hard time with that as it is. We are planning on doing Mt Rushmore, Crazyhorse, Devil's Tower, Sturgis, the Black Hills, etc. I've done all these before (this will be my 4th time to Rushmore), but I don't mind being the tour guide, it'll be fun.

Summer this year has been pretty uneventful besides work. I miss my family (mom moved to UT, which means I won't see her hardly ever since I detest UT and will only go over there if I HAVE to). I miss my neices and nephews. The rest of my family is pretty much easier to love from a distance. I'd really like to visit with my aunts and uncles sometime, but I don't think that will happen until next summer, if at all. One of these days I'm going to travel more. I've actually considered doing a study abroad to Scotland, but that was before I changed majors. Rambling again...

Anyway, sorry it's been so long since I last blogged. People just need to kick me and tell me to blog and I will. Peace.

June blahness

2009-06-30T22:18:00.001-06:00

Eh kind of birthday... (no one even showed up...I'm so special...)

Crazy work schedules... (can I have a vaca yet?)

Moving... (NEVER again...for at least a year)

Mom moving far far away. :o(

Listening to Christian artists to keep the "positive" from dying...

Spending way too much time alone with thoughts... (not a very good thing)...

Missing people something fierce...

Money issues (brought on by OTHER people against my will)

Family issues...

Depression crap again...

School anxiety...

Hot weather

Performing on July 4th seriously for the first time in like 10 years...

^^^Not looking forward to people laughing at the spectacle...^^^

Got handed more responsibility at work for the same crappy pay (and only because I'm the only one there in my area, not because they actually think I can HANDLE the job *rolls eyes*)...

Anger anger ANGER!!!!

2009-05-18T18:03:00.004-06:00

***warning...if you have a problem with harsh language, don't read***

In case you can't tell by the title, I'm a little upset. Ok, a little is a MAJOR understatement, to say the least. Just got off the phone with oldest sis who has been having "uneffective" correspondence with dad's partner for the business that he owned. Seems this lady is trying to cut our family out of his part of the business. I won't go in to detail, but really, what gives someone the right to do that. Here later tonight when I am not so angry about it, I will be writing her a pretty nasty "nice" e-mail telling that she will have a certain number of days to change all passwords, e-mail accounts, bank record passwords, etc back to their previous, or she will be talking to our lawyer.

I am tired of playing nice. My siblings are tired of playing nice. This woman (and I use that term loosely...VERY loosely, even though she's like 50) seems to think that it's OK to effectively STEAL. It is NOT. Nor is it ok to lock us out of accounts that are both PERSONAL and business related. She basically took over ALL of dad's accounts without permission or warning...went in and changed the passwords and everything. BITCH. My poor lovely mother has no idea what to do...this whole business thing is soo not her forte. She is the creative mind of the family. So, us as siblings, are uniting as a strong front to take action against the theiving of my mother. Mom currently has no income, and this bitch trying to take her half of the business away is really pissing me off.

***end ridiculous rant***

Ok, so on to other things. Karleen's wedding was awesome! I had a blast!!! I'm soo jealous...decided that I'm never getting married, but hey, I can attend as many weddings as I can to suffice. LOL

I would post more, but I am pretty emotionally charged right now, so I will spare you all for now.

Total Randomness

2009-03-10T19:18:00.000-06:00

Moving...blah.
Work...even more blah.
Other work...might quit?
Vacations...(even for a few days) yay!!! Soooo needed.
Friendships...on the rocks, a few better than others.
Medications...should start them again, but can't bring myself to.
Family...miss all the little ankle-biters to pieces.
Money...sucks.
School...can't stand it anymore.
Snow...hate it. Need to move somewhere warmer. Any suggestions?
Movies...Confessions of a Shopaholic? Eh, it was funny, but the book was better. Bride Wars was hilarious. He's Just Not That In To You...very very good. Will never trust another word uttered out of a man's mouth again. Can't wait for Twilight to come out...yes, I'm a Twihard. (Twilight Diehard) I've got it pre-ordered at Hastings...free watch included. LOLz
Future...bleak.
Mood...even worse.
Thoughts...everywhere.
Heart...aching.
EDEC class...interesting. I like observing at the Head Start here in town...seriously making me think about going into education instead of CompSci. But who knows...school is too blah for me right now to even think about.
Misery...needs company.

Things to buy:

2009-02-04T05:48:00.000-07:00

Chicken Yum-Yum Casserole

2009-02-03T15:57:00.000-07:00

Chicken Yum-Yum Casserole

3-4 chicken breasts (I use frozen ones)

1 family size box chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni (other flavor could be good too)

1 large can of Cream of Chicken soup

2 Tbls butter/margarine (for suateeing the rice)

Turn oven on to 375*.

Sautee the Rice-A-Roni on the stove in a pan just like it says on the box until golden brown.

Lightly spray a cake-sized pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breats in bottom of pan. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, rice, and the flavor pack from the Rice-a-Roni together. This will make kind of a gross lumpy looking mess, that's what you want. Put this mixture over the chicken breasts in the cake pan. Add enough water to cover the top of the chicken breasts. Mix the water with the goopy mixture so the water will help the rice cook. Put the pan in the oven for approximately one hour. Check the chicken to make sure it's cooked...if it's not, leave the pan in the oven until thoroughly cooked.

Enjoy!

LOLz 1.25.09

2009-01-25T14:41:00.000-07:00

My treasure...

2009-01-24T16:26:00.000-07:00

Yay, look at the treasure that I found on Etsy! My precious!!! It's mine...and yes, it's real!

LOLz 1.22.09

2009-01-22T16:13:00.000-07:00

TotD 01.09.09

2009-01-09T12:12:00.000-07:00

Artist:	Adele
Album:	19
Title:	Make You Feel My Love

When the rain is blowing in your face,
and the whole world is on your case,
I could offer you a warm embrace
to make you feel my love.

When the evening shadows and the stars appear,
and there is no one there to dry your tears,
I could hold you for a million years
to make you feel my love.

I know you haven't made your mind up yet,
but I would never do you wrong.
I've known it from the moment that we met,
no doubt in my mind where you belong.

I'd go hungry; I'd go black and blue,
I'd go crawling down the avenue.
No, there's nothing that I wouldn't do
to make you feel my love.

The storms are raging on the rolling sea
and on the highway of regret.
Though winds of change are throwing wild and free,
you ain't seen nothing like me yet.

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true.
Nothing that I wouldn't do.
Go to the ends of the Earth for you,
to make you feel my love

((yes, I know that Garth Brooks originally did this song, but I love love LOVE this version sooooo much better!!!))

Craziness

2009-01-04T13:12:00.000-07:00

A few pictures from the lasts of December and firsts of January.

Shell and me at Vedauwoo...we figured out the timer feature on her camera. LOLz

Another in Vedauwoo.

And another.

Shell by the "penis" rock. LOLz

And moi.

View of the Wasatch mountains from the docks at Utah Lake.

And another.

View of Utah Valley (Provo and Orem anyway) from the hills above the valley.

And another.

Most of the family on Christmas day after presents. LOLz

Two crazies having fun. :o)

Just so you know...

2008-12-29T00:34:00.002-07:00

UDot builds better center dividers than Ford builds Expeditions. (Says Bruce "the Greatest" anyway...)

So for anyone that doesn't know, Tina and I were involved in an accident a few days ago on the freeway in Salt Lake. We're both ok (well, with a little "air-bag rash" as I like to call it...and a LOT of muscle aches and pains), the boys are fine, but sad to say, the Explodition is a goner. Anyway, I appreciate everyone who has expressed concerns already, but for those who haven't, it's not a huge deal...everyone is ok and that's all that really matters. :o) Court, my best friend Shell, and I all made it back to Laramie safe without incident, although there were a few snowy patches between Rawlins and Laramie. (Nothing too bad compared to the snowy/windy patches we drove through on the way over)

Dad's services went well. Lots of crying, lots of hugs...still hasn't really set in yet. We still catch ourselves saying things like "That's something dad would say" and "Dad gets this" or "Dad gets that". It's going to take a while to stop doing that, but I know it'll get easier. Thanks to everyone who has let us know that they're thinking of us. Even if we haven't had time to reply, we do appreciate the fact that you all care so much. This whole month has been hard, and I know it's cliche, but it can only get easier right?

Ok, enough babbling. I'm waiting for pain pills to kick in so I can get some sleep. Have to go back to work manana. Not looking forward to that. Have a good night!!

Obit

2008-12-18T10:40:00.000-07:00

((from the local Gillette, WY paper today))

http://gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2008/12/18/obituaries/today/obit01.txt

Timothy Holder (12/18/08)

Published: Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:26 PM MST

Funeral service for Timothy Decker Holder, 55, of Gillette will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gillette with Bishop Tony Klamm officiating.

A second funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sundberg Olpin Mortuary in Orem, Utah, with burial to follow at Orem City Cemetery.

Mr. Holder died Sunday Dec. 14, 2008, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital of natural causes.

He was born May 14, 1953, in Elko, Nev., to Lyal and Shirley (Mortensen) Holder. His family lived in several places before settling in Orem in his pre-teen years. He graduated from Orem High School and attended two years of college at Brigham Young University and taught Sunday school at the LDS church.

Starting in 1972, he served two years on a Latter-day Saints mission to Frankfurt, Germany. Upon returning to Utah, he worked at a bicycle shop in St. George, where he met Dolores Campbell and they were married Feb. 18, 1977. They remained in the Provo and Orem area for 22 years before moving to Colorado and then to Gillette in 2005.

Mr. Holder worked for years in management for various computer companies. After moving to Colorado, he taught seminary, which lead to the interest in seminary/Latter-day Village Web sites. Shortly after moving to Gillette, he started his own Latter Day Village Web sites, which he was operating at the time of his death.

His interests included computers. He would help anybody who needed help with a computer problem and had a lot of equipment and books about computers. If he didn’t have the answer to a problem he found someone who did.

He also enjoyed watching movies, going on long drives and taking lots of scenic pictures. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time and playing with his grandchildren. They had good times in play land at McDonald’s and spending their “Fun Dollars” at the local dollar stores.

Mr. Holder is survived by his wife of 31 years of Gillette; sons, Jonathan Holder of Casper and Lyal Holder of Gillette; daughters, Heidi Allan of Santaquin Utah, Elizabeth and Courtney Holder, both of Laramie and Kristina Hudson of Taylorsville, Utah; 10 grandchildren; his mother; and brothers, Richard and Mike Holder, both of Orem and Wayne Holder of Long Beach, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his father, and one grandson.

A memorial has been established to benefit the Holder family and memorials can be sent to the Walker Funeral Home at 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences can be sent via the Internet at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com.

Funeral

2008-12-16T11:04:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will not be online much for the next few weeks. My dad passed away this last Sunday and we're busy making funeral arrangements and such. If you'd like to get ahold of me, your best bet is to call/text my cell phone if you have the number. We are asking that people send donations to Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716 in lieu of flowers, or a paypal donation can be made to timholdermemorialfund@yahoo.com to help with funeral costs. Thank you for your understanding.

Liz

I would go see it, LOLZ

2008-12-03T03:51:00.000-07:00

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

TotD 12.02.09

2008-12-02T17:51:00.000-07:00

Artist: Britney Spears
Album: Circus

Song: Out From Under

Breathe you out
Breathe you in
You keep coming back to tell me
you’re the one who could have been
and my eyes see it all so clear
It was long ago and far away but it never disappears
I try to put it in the past
Hold on to myself and don’t look back

I don’t wanna dream about
All the things that never were
Maybe I can live without
When I’m out from under
I don’t wanna feel the pain
What good would it do me now
I’ll get it all figured out
When I’m out from under

So let me go
Just let me fly away
Let me feel the space between us growing deeper
And much darker every day
Watch me now and I’ll be someone new
My heart will be unbroken
It will open up for everyone but you
Even when I cross the line
It's like a lie I’ve told a thousand times

I don’t wanna dream about
All the things that never were
Maybe I can live without
When I’m out from under
I don’t wanna feel the pain
What good would it do me now
I’ll get it all figured out
When I’m out from under

And part of me still believes
When you say you’re gonna stick around
And part of me still believes
We can find a way to work it out
But I know that we tried everything we could try
So let's just say goodbye
Forever

I don’t wanna dream about
All the things that never were
Maybe I can live without
When I’m out from under
I don’t wanna feel the pain
What good would it do me now
I’ll get it all figured out
When I’m out from under

I don’t wanna dream about
All the things that never were
Maybe I can live without
When I’m out from under
I don’t wanna feel the pain
What good would it do me now
I’ll get it all figured out
When I’m out from under
When I'm out from under

Changes...

2008-11-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

Before:

After:

TotD 11.21.08

2008-11-21T18:45:00.000-07:00

Artist:	David Archuleta
Album:	David Archuleta
Title:	Somebody Out There [Deluxe Edition]

Sittin' all alone in your room
Thinking that the world's let you down
All you ever wanted to do is trust Someone to always be around

You've had a lot of lessons to learn from
Some of them hit you so hard
And I keep believing that someday you'll see
You don't have to be alone

There's somebody out there
somebody somewhere
To show you the tenderness you need
somebody to hold you
When worries control you
I'd give anything if only you knew it was me

I've been watching you go through
All of these things for a while
There's gotta be a way to bring you back
Cause its worth it when you smile

It doesn't have to hurt you forever
It doesn't have to last too long
If you're wondering where to turn to
I hope that you know

There's somebody out there
somebody somewhere
To show you the tenderness you need
somebody to hold you
When worries control you
I'd give anything if only you knew it was me

I wanna be there when you're in need
I would never be long if you were waiting
When you gonna see
If you could only see

There's somebody out there
somebody somewhere
To show you the tenderness you need
somebody to hold you
When worries control you
I'd give anything if only you knew it was me

I'd give anything for you
Anything at all
I think it's time that you knew it was me

Cyanide and Happiness

2008-11-19T16:17:00.000-07:00

I Cyanide and Happiness!!!!

Cyanide & Happiness @ Explosm.net

TotD 11.19.08

2008-11-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

Artist:	KRYSTAL HARRIS
Album:	Me & my Piano
Title:	1/2 my Heart

When you came into my life
I was so young
But not that it was your fault
But things have changed
It’s time for you to know
Just how I feel
I wish that
I had something else to say
But that would be a lie
Now I realise
CHORUS:
Half of my heart
Is more than
None of my love
But less than
What you want
What you want
Half of my heart
Is more than
Nothing at all
But that’s just not
It’s just not
Enough for love

Hope you understand
I never meant
To hurt you in any way
But still I need to
Get this off my chest
Please listen to me
I wish the best that
Life has for you
But it just can’t be with me
I’m so sorry

Repeat chorus

Now I know
I promised you
To never leave
But how can
I see it through
If it’s not in me

I'm back...

2008-11-18T18:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, so last week my hard drive crashed on my laptop... So yeah, I lost pretty much everything. My dad bought me a new hard drive and it's in (I re-installed Vista on it after work today), now I just have to re-install everything else. What a pain! I'm sad that I don't have anything left, but oh well. Life goes on. So yeah, I'm back. :oP Thought you could get rid of me THAT easily? :oP

Genius!

2008-11-12T06:21:00.000-07:00

This halloween costume video is awesome!!! I want to be able to do that sort of creativity-overload stuff some day. :oP

TotD 11.10.08

2008-11-10T18:14:00.003-07:00

Artist:David Archuleta

Title:Crush

I hung up the phone tonight
Suddenly happy for the first time
Deep inside
It was a rush
What a rush
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way
About me
It's just too much
Just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized
So mesmerized
And I've just got to know

[chorus]
Do you ever think
When you're all alone
All that we could be
Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it real or just another crush
Do you catch a breath
When I look at you
Are you holding back
Like the way I do
'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away
But i know this crush ain't going
Away
Going away

Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging,
Spending time, girl, are we just friends
Is there more
Is there more
See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this
Into something that'll last
Last forever
Forever

[chorus]

Why do I keep running from the truth
(Why do I keep running)
All I ever think about is you
(All I ever think about)
You got me hypnotized
(Hypnotized)
So mesmerized
(mesmerized)
And I've just got to know

[chorus]

Going away
Going away

LOLs Pt 2

2008-11-06T05:06:00.000-07:00

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Dare you NOT to laugh! ;o)

LOLs

2008-11-06T04:57:00.000-07:00

This made me laugh sooooooo hard! :oP

YES WE CAN!!!

2008-11-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

8 things

2008-11-04T18:31:00.000-07:00

I was tagged...on Cynthia's blog. :o)

You have to list 8 things of each Category:

TV Shows:
Dancing With The Stars, Ugly Betty, Extreme Makeover:Home Edition, Grey's Anatomy, The Starter Wife, Pushing Daisies, So You Think You Can Dance, Supernanny

Restraunts:

Fuddruckers, Red Robin, Bernie's (local mexican place, yummers!!!), Benihanna's (only been to the one in Salt Lake), Rainforest Cafe (expensive, but ooooh so good, at DisneyLand!), T-Bone, Prestwich Farms, The Family Tree

eight things that happened today:

I went to work at 7am...I voted at 9:30am...came home...watched a movie...went to work...got lots of texts at work about the election polls...drove home...listened to Obama's acceptance speech. :o)

eight things I'm looking forward to:

Jan 20, 2009!!! The next four years to prove all the cynics and skeptics wrong!!! next semester. New years (maybe). Christmas. Possibly being a mom. Finishing school/graduating. Buying a house.

eight things on my wishlist:

A house. A winning lotto ticket. A family of my own. A real job. A college degree. A more unified America. A more accepting America. Less stress.

eight people to tag:

Tabs, Oscar, Keke, Karen, JJ, Court, Beth, Christi

Vote vote vote!!!

2008-11-04T05:11:00.002-07:00

I totally voted today. Did you?

Vote vote vote!!!

2008-11-04T05:11:00.001-07:00

I totally voted today. Did you?

Vote vote vote!!!

2008-11-04T05:11:00.000-07:00

I totally voted today. Did you?

Don't Vote?

2008-10-30T20:03:00.000-06:00

NaNoWriMo, yay!!

2008-10-29T18:10:00.000-06:00

Ok, so I'm a crazy. In case you didn't know. I'm doing this little thing called NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month. In November. Basically, the goal is to write a 50,000 word novel in one month. Fresh start on Nov 1st, chug along through the month and see if you can finish. I've attempted other years to not so favorable results, so this year I really want to try hard to "win". And by "win", I mean finish. They really don't give out any prizes, but you have the satisfaction of knowing you've done what not many other people can say they have...writing a novel in one month. :o) Well actually, writing a novel period. LOL

A poll!

2008-10-29T16:16:00.000-06:00

But only for the brave...LOL

TAKE MY POLL!!!!

Patriotic Duty?

2008-10-26T17:32:00.000-06:00

translucence said

it's a patriotic duty to question the powers that be.

I found this in a comment on Karen's blog...and though that I would blog my two cents on the subject. A very wise and smart man once told me that if we didn't like the things that our government was doing or how they were spending our money, or laws they were passing or whatever, that it was OUR OWN FAULT. I agree completely. I'm not saying that I hate government, or I think government is evil or whatever. I love this country, and I love the freedoms that we have. BUT, this country is run by a government that is of the people, by the people, and FOR the people. In other words, if you don't like what's going on, YOU CAN CHANGE IT! To me, that's what Obama is trying to do! If you don't like what your city council is doing, by all means, run for city council...that is how you change things and make a difference. If other people agree with the need for change, they'll elect you. Simply put. That is what is so great about our government. If you don't like something, you CAN do something about it. The system was DESIGNED THAT WAY. I am thankful that our founding fathers knew what they were doing in drafting our Constitution...it's just too bad that a lot of politicians try to skew the words and meaning into their own point of view for their own persona gain.

(by the way, the man that said that was my US Government teacher...very sarcastic, brash, honest, intelligent, and FUNNY man...right Court?)

Fact check, thank you!

2008-10-26T07:02:00.000-06:00

The FALSEHOOD	The FACTS
"Sen. Obama supports infanticide."	Sen. Obama addresses this claim in a recent interview with Relevantmagazine: “The email rumor that’s been floating around is that somehow I’m unwilling to see doctors offer life-saving care to children who were born as a result of an induced abortion. That’s just false. There was a bill that came up in Illinois that was called the “Born Alive” bill that purported to require life-saving treatment to such infants. And I did vote against that bill. The reason was that there was already a law in place in Illinois that said that you always have to supply life-saving treatment to any infant under any circumstances, and this bill actually was designed to overturn Roe v. Wade, so I didn’t think it was going to pass constitutional muster. Ever since that time, emails have been sent out suggesting that, somehow, I would be in favor of letting an infant die in a hospital because of this particular vote. That’s not a fair characterization, and that’s not an honest characterization. Itdefies common sense to think that a hospital wouldn't provide life-saving treatment to an infant that was alive and had a chance of survival.” [1] Senator Obama has stated repeatedly that he supported the federal version of the Born Alive Infant Protection Act, which passed Congress and addressed this same issue. Senator Obama opposed a state version of this legislation in Illinois because there was an existing state law that had been on the books for 20 years that already required such medical care, it was drafted in a way that would have rendered it unconstitutional, and it was even opposed by the Illinois State Medical Society. [2]
"Senator Obama supports ‘partial birth abortion.’"	Sen. Obama does not support Partial Birth Abortion. He has stated this repeatedly over his long legislative career. Senator Obama told Relevant Magazine, “I have repeatedly said that I think it’s entirely appropriate for states to restrict or even prohibit late-term abortions as long as there is a strict, well-defined exception for the health of the mother. Now, I don’t think that “mental distress” qualifies as the health of the mother. I think it has to be a serious physical issue that arises in pregnancy, where there are real, significant problems to the mother carrying that child to term.” [3] Some will cite Senator Obama’s ‘present’ votes on Illinois Senate Bills SB203, SB 1093, SB 1094, SB 1095 as evidence of support for partial-birth abortion. [4] However, Sen. Obama did not believe the legislation would pass constitutional muster. He has supported legislation which bans partial birth abortion as long is there is an exception for the health of the mother." [5]
"Sen. Obama is an abortion 'extremist' who will do nothing to counter the number of abortions in this country."	Sen. Obama has sought to reduce the number of abortions. Sen. Obama has supported many practical efforts to reduce abortions, expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), expanding the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, and supporting parents with young children by expanding the Nurse-Family Partnership. In a recent interview Sen. Obama stated: “I think we know that abortions rise when unwanted pregnancies rise. So, if we are continuing what has been a promising trend in the reduction of teen pregnancies, through education and abstinence education giving good information to teenagers. That is important—emphasizing the sacredness of sexual behavior to our children. I think that’s something that we can encourage. I think encouraging adoptions in a significant way. I think the proper role of government. So there are ways that we can make a difference, and those are going to be things I focus on when I am president.” [6] Sen. Obama reiterated these statements during a faith forum at Messiah College saying: "We can certainly agree on the fact that we should be doingeverything we can to avoid unwanted pregnancies that might even lead somebody to consider having an abortion...And what I have consistently talked about is to take a comprehensive approach where we focus on abstinence, where we are teaching the sacredness of sexuality to our children...and I think we should make sure that adoption is an option for people out there." [7]
"Sen. Obama will raise your taxes."	Some have claimed that Sen. Obama will enact “the largest tax increase since the Second World War.” Senator Obama would allow the Bush tax cuts for the top 1% to expire. That would be a tax increase only on those making more than $250,000 dollars a year. Obama has called for extensive middle class, and elderly, tax cuts. According to the Washington Post, that means that Sen. Obama will lower taxes on the vast majority of Americans. Here you can find a chart explaining Senator Obama’s tax plan... see how it would affect you.
"Sen. Obama supports a precipitous withdrawal from Iraq."	Sen. Obama opposed war with Iraq since before the war began. [8] He has said, repeatedly, that “we have to be as careful getting out as we were careless getting in.” He has never supported an immediate withdrawal from Iraq, always stating he will adjust to needs on the ground. In April of 2008 he stated: “The commander in chief sets the mission…The general and our troops carry out that mission. And unfortunately we have had a bad mission. Once I've given them a new mission, that we are going to proceed deliberately in an orderly fashion out of Iraq, if they come to me and want to adjust tactics, then I will certainly take their recommendations into consideration. And I have to look at not just the situation in Iraq, but the fact that we continue to see al Qaeda getting stronger in Afghanistan and in Pakistan, we continue to see anti-American sentiment fanned all cross the Middle East, and we are overstretched in a way that we do not have a strategic reserve at this point.” [9]
"Sen. Obama supports gay marriage."	Senator Obama has never supported gay marriage. Barack Obama told the Chicago Tribune, “I'm a Christian. And so, although I try not to have my religious beliefs dominate or determine my political views on this issue, I do believe that tradition, and my religious beliefs say that marriage is something sanctified between a man and a woman.” [10] Senator Obama does support civil unions and civil rights for gays and lesbians.
"Sen. Obama supports unrestricted free-trade."	Sen. Obama has said he supports free trade only if it is fair. Saying in a recent debate, “It is absolutely critical that we engaged in trade, but it has to be viewed not just through the lens of Wall Street, but also Main Street, which means we've got strong labor standards and strong environmental standards and safety standards.” [11] Further, on NAFTA and other trade agreements, Obama has stated, “There's no doubt that NAFTA needs to be amended. I've already said I would contact the president of Mexico and the prime minister of Canada to make sure that labor agreements are enforceable. But I did want to just go back briefly to the issue of trade and human rights that you had mentioned. We have to stand for human rights, and that should be part of the trade equation.”
"Sen. Obama was sworn in on the Koran."	This is an internet rumor with no grounding. Press reports from the day show that Sen. Obama was sworn in with his family Bible. The official photographs from the ceremony reflect that, as well.
"Sen. Obama is a Muslim and went to a Madrassa."	This rumor was started due to irresponsible journalists last year. Fortunately, the news organization that ran the story has since back-tracked, and many other news outlets have since debunked the report. While Sen. Obama has been a strong advocate for civil rights and equality for Muslim Americans, he has never practiced Islam. He was not raised a Muslim. Sen. Obama is acommitted Christian. He has said so in public for at least 20 years. Link to YouTube Video
"Sen. Obama stated, 'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.'"	Sen. Obama did write this, but deceptive emails often take the quote out of context to suggest Sen. Obama would side with Muslim extremists or is himself a Muslim. The full quote, from The Audacity of Hope: Of course, not all my conversations in immigrant communities follow this easy pattern. In the wake of 9/11, my meetings with Arab and Pakistani Americans, for example, have a more urgent quality, for the stories of detentions and FBI questioning and hard stares from neighbors have shaken their sense of security and belonging. They have been reminded that the history of immigration in this country has a dark underbelly; they need specific assurances that their citizenship really means something, that America has learned the right lessons from the Japanese internments during World War II, and that I will stand with them should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.[12]

Footnotes:

[1] - Relevant Magazine, July 1, 2008 [back]
[2] - Chicago Tribune, August 17, 2004 [back]
[3] - Relevant Magazine, July 1, 2008 [back]
[4] - Washington Post “Fact Checker,” February 6, 2008 [back]
[5] - Pantagraph, March 5, 1997 [back]
[6] - Relevant Magazine, July 1, 2008 [back]
[7] - CNN, April 4, 2008 [back]
[8] - Salim Muwakkil and Amy Goodman, Democracy Now, July 15, 2004 [back]
[9] - 2008 Philadelphia Primary Debate, April 16, 2008 [back]
[10] - Chicago Tribune, May 22, 2008 [back]
[11] - 2008 Texas Primary Debate, February 21, 2008 [back]
[12] - The Audacity of Hope, p. 261 [back]

Crafty Pt2 (pics/tutorial)

2008-10-23T21:17:00.000-06:00

So here I started with wooden letters that I bought at Wal-Mart for fairly cheap. They're pre-primed, so I just went ahead and painted them black.

Here I glued some pretty pink ribbon that just so happened to be the exact height of the letters to the sides with a hot glue gun. :o)

This is what they will look like when done glueing.

All three letters.

This is the first canvas after glueing the paper on. I just used regular 12" scrapbook paper, you can use any color/pattern/style you want, that's what makes it fun! I used aerosol glue and a hot glue gun, but your favorite glue will work just fine. The canvases were just white blank oil paint canvases from Wal-Mart for fairly cheap and you can get them in different sizes if you like. These are 10" I believe. I clipped the corners of the paper and folded them over to give a nice clean look around the edges. I do think however, that I will cover the edges with a black ribbon to give it a more finished look. :o)

This is after glueing the first ribbon to the canvas where the two papers overlap. Again, I used a hot glue-gun.

After the second ribbon. :o)

I decided to give the letters a slight 'raised' effect, so I bought an inexpensive package of 3D-dots from the scrapbook section at Wal-Mart. (give me a break, I work there :oP) Apply these as needed to the back of the letters.

Tada! This is what it will look like from the side.

And here are all three finished! So yeah...I did something crafty. Tabs, you better be proud. :oP Oh, and thanks for the suggestion of using two different contrasting patterned papers. I think it looks good, don't you? ;o)

Crafty? WHAT?

2008-10-22T19:52:00.000-06:00

Ok, so I know that I say I'm not crafty, which I really don't think I am, but every once in a blue moon I tend to come up with some really interesting ideas that sometimes turn out cute. When I first tried to describe this to Tina, I think she thought I was nuts, but now that I've got the paper and stuff picked out and all that "icky" jazz that I don't like to do, I can get down to the nitty gritty. Here is a preview of what I'm talking about...they are paper-covered canvas (white blank square canvases from wal-mart) that have a strip of two different ribbons for variation, and on top will be letters of my name. There will be three identical canvases with the same papers and ribbons, but with three different letters. L-I-Z...duh. LOL Sorry about the crappy picture, but it's just a mock-up to show Tabi what it will kind of look like when it's done. I am also going to try to do a small-ish picture tutorial if anyone's interested?? Also, if anyone has any ideas to do to the black letters to help them stand out more, let me know! I was thinking of gluing pink ribbon to the side so that all you see is the pink sides and the black top, but I dunno...I'd have to find a ribbon that prety much is the same height as the sides of the letters. ((oh yeah, these are going on my wall in my bedroom since the colors in my room are black and white with pink accents...)) Soooo, here we are:

M-Pact (a cappella)

2008-10-22T10:51:00.000-06:00

Ok, so people that don't know me don't know that I LOVE a cappella music. Like totally LOVE a cappella music. Ok, MOST groups anyway, I particularly like all-male groups...there's just something about the way an all-male group sounds together that just gives me goosebumps and puts a smile on my face. :oP

And yes, a cappella really means a cappella. No instruments were used in the making of this video. :oD Even the drum sounds are made by one of the guys...vocal percussionists are my heroes. LOL

Here is a completely a cappella song from one of my FAVE groups, M-Pact (Oscar, you better book the date of their show in Oceanside, it's not until April, so you got plenty of time to CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE, LOL I might have to come with you :oP ):

#1 Rally

2008-10-21T22:15:00.000-06:00

I was there, woot woot!

Totally Random

2008-10-21T21:43:00.000-06:00

I was looking at videos on youtube and came across a video of one of our choir concerts last year. Take a peek...((HAHA, you can't see me, they cut off the whole alto section, stupid person.)) But yeah, we sure sounded pretty good if I do say so myself. :oP This is us singing an entire mass that we had to learn in less than a semester, it was a challenge and we hated it at first, but I loved it by the time the semester was over. Nothing like a Hungarian composer composing Latin. :o)

And us singing 'Song For The Mira'

'Bist Du Bei Mir'...and yes, surprising, I could hit all the high notes with ease, amazing for a low alto, I know. :oP

Enough is ENOUGH!!

2008-10-21T07:01:00.000-06:00

Seriously? This is sickening to keep reading stories like THIS in online newspapers. Grow up people and take control of your government. If you don't like it or the programs it endorses, then do something...RUN FOR AN OFFICE, NOT get violent. I swear, some people are just STUPID!!!!!!!!!! Ignorant and stupid.

Smthng wykd thys way cmz...PT 2

2008-10-20T12:43:00.000-06:00

Ok, so it's been a LOOOOONG time since I've carved a pumpkin...and I wanted something fun to do today before going to work, so guess what I did? ;o) Yup, I carved a pumpkin. LOL My sibs and I used to carve pumpkins EVERY year when we were little, and I missed doing it, so off to the store I went in search of a pumpkin. Found a couple, bought a couple, but only carved one for now. Save the other one for another bored afternoon. :o)

Just starting out, she's a beaut. :o)

Getting there, have everything mapped out, now just to add the finishing touches.

Done, yay!

Dear friends:

2008-10-20T10:00:00.000-06:00

John McCain and Sarah Palin have stopped talking about the issues, and have instead launched a strategy relying on fear-mongering, racial divisions, and hate. The result is McCain/Palin supporters saying "kill him!" "terrorist!" "traitor," and more, at rallies, with the McCain campaign playing dumb in response.It's outrageous and it must stop.

Together, we can show that Americans of all races won't stand for this.

I've signed onto ColorofChange's open-letter calling out McCain and Palin. ColorOfChange.org will publish it this week, and as they've shown in the past, when enough of us stand together, we can force the mainstream media to amplify our message. Will you join us?

http://www.colorofchange.org/united/?id=1878-687936

McCain-Palin rallies have started to look more like mob scenes than political events. The candidates keep asking "who is the real Barack Obama?" (a question that also kicks off almost every McCain television ad).In response, supporters have yelled "terrorist!" and "traitor!" And the venom goes beyond Obama--one McCain/Palin supporter shouted a racial epithet at a Black member of a news crew, saying "sit down, boy."

McCain and Palin are going down a dangerous path. Watching some of their supporters being interviewed shows the kind of fear their campaign is stoking and exploiting.McCain and Palin are clearly in the driver's seat. They've personally made it a point to use "terrorist" and "Obama" in the same sentence; they have surrogates repeatedly refer to him by his middle-name;and they keep pushing the discredited guilt-by-association smears that have long been debunked.

All of it plays on the much more sinister rumors in anonymous smear emails which claim Obama is Muslim (a myth designed to tap into anti-Muslim bigotry), anti-American, and is somehow connected with terrorists. This strategy is powerful because Obama is Black, and it's designed to make Obama's race a disadvantage without appearing overtly racist.

As Americans of all stripes, we've seen how Barack Obama's historic candidacy has moved our friends and family to have a more honest conversation about race in this country. It's inspired a lot of people to step out of their comfort zone and confront racism in their own communities, with their friends, neighbors and families.

In the final days of this campaign, we can't let a desperate John McCain and Sarah Palin drag us down. If enough of us act, we can create a powerful story in the media about Black people and our allies of all races standing together against race-baiting and fear-mongering coming from the McCain/Palin campaign. But it will take a lot of us speaking in unison.

Will you sign an open letter to McCain and Palin, telling them who you are and why you won't let them move our country backward? ColorofChange.org will publish the letter and make sure John McCain is forced to respond.

http://www.colorofchange.org/united/?id=1878-687936

Thanks.

Smthng wykd thys way cmz...

2008-10-20T07:54:00.000-06:00

TEEHEE, this website makes me smile!!!

Debut Album

2008-10-20T07:32:00.000-06:00

((totally stolen from krystal6's blog, thanks!!))

I found this tonight while I was bored and stumbling upon websites. It's similar to the "what's your rockstar name". Here are the rules for finding out your debut album.

1 - Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first random Wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.

2 - Go to Random quotations: http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.

If you want to do this again, you'll hit refresh to generate new quotes, because clicking the quotes link again will just give you the same quotes over and over again.

3 - Go to flickr's "explore the last seven days"http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/
Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

Put it all together, that's your debut album.

My Result:

"Kept Things From You" - by Spring Station Kentucky

Ok, this is SAD!!!!!

2008-10-16T02:42:00.000-06:00

Had to share

2008-10-14T19:13:00.000-06:00

Ok this is amazing...I don't care who you are, it's cool!

SOO COOL!

2008-10-14T18:56:00.000-06:00

Ok, so these guys have waaaaay too much time on their hands, but that's ok because it's sooooooooo unbelievably awesome! This one's for you Oscar! ;o)

Sarah Palin?

2008-10-13T19:09:00.000-06:00

JSIII gets Barack Roll'd!!!!

2008-10-13T18:56:00.000-06:00

I LOVE this website...

2008-10-13T12:26:00.000-06:00

http://www.therealmccain.com

You've been Barack Roll'd

2008-10-13T12:22:00.000-06:00

hehe!!

McCain SchmcVain...

2008-10-13T12:05:00.000-06:00

^^THIS is why I don't watch Fox.^^

Is this what supporters of McCain do?

2008-10-11T20:31:00.000-06:00

I'm disgusted!!!!! And HIGHLY highly offended!

Obama Effigy

IQness

2008-10-09T18:34:00.000-06:00

The Latest (but not so much greatest)

2008-10-09T17:34:00.000-06:00

the beginnings...

...of a new...

...hat to keep...

...Oscar's head warm!!!

How about in pink as well?

Isn't it cute?

((each of these hats took approx. 1 hour to make...not long at all. I finished most of the work while on lunch at Wally. :o) You like?))

All Hallow's Eve

2008-10-04T16:40:00.000-06:00

Can I just say that I LOVE Halloween? Even if I don't dress up most of the time, there's something wicked cool about knowing you can dress up as anyone or anything and be someone else for a day. :o) Oh yeah, and costumes RAWK MY WORLD!!! (Hello, a sewing geek in true form. ) Here are a few that I wouldn't mind to own in MY costume closet:

Watching the debate.

2008-10-02T15:29:00.000-06:00

My quote so far? Thank you, Joe Biden! (Summary from the BBC's news page where I'm watching the debate)

Crowd laughs as Biden says: "I call that the ultimate bridge to nowhere" after claiming McCain will pay for $5,000 healthcare tax credit by taxing people through their employers, which will go straight to the insurance company.

Am I the only one that thinks Palin is reciting stuff that she either A) rehearsed...a lot... or B) memorized...... or C) is reading Cue cards. HAHA Her way of going back to topics that have already been put to rest is really REALLY annoying to me. And she keeps saying "McCain believes...". Well hello, what the hell does SHE believe? Can you say brainwashed? I CAN!

TotD 9.28.08

2008-09-28T11:29:00.000-06:00

"Dream You"
Stacie Orrico

I woke up holding my pillow
Didn't know it was a dream
I felt like I found my real love
Only if there's a way to bring it to me
Then I would be so complete and mellow
Until then I can have you to myself
If I want to feel love

Boy I dream you in the morning, noon, and night
And I need you in my life
Oh I, Oh I
Yeah I dream you in the morning, noon, and night
And I need you in my life
Oh I, Oh I
Yeah I dream you all the time

Love - how much I get to see you
There has never been a time when I was lonely and can't reach you
Boy it's such a perfect time for me
Forever - I was afraid there'd never be true love
Cause I know you're the kind I see myself with
I don't know if it exists out here - love

And I picture you and I for always in our life
It's like we're intertwined
You're always on my mind
I picture you and I for always in our life
It's like we're intertwined
You're always on my mind

Morning, noon, and night
I need you in my life
Oh I, Oh I
Boy, I dream you all the time
Morning, noon, and night
My life, Oh I, Oh I
I need you in my life

In the morning, noon and night
Oh I
Really need you in my life
I need you oh
I need you boy
I need you in my life

Boy I dream you in the morning, noon, and night
And I need you in my life
Oh I, Oh I
Yeah I dream you in the morning, noon, and night
I need you, I need you in my life
Oh I, Oh I
Yeah I dream you all the time

Morning noon and night
Need you in my life
Oh baby
Heyyy
Oh I need you
I need you

Me-Me

2008-09-27T19:10:00.000-06:00

Some things you might not know about me (and some things you wish you NEVER knew about me):

If you make me angry and I start to cry, slowly back away and leave the room, as I am about 5 seconds from punching you.
If I start listening to christmas music in the middle of the year, it means one of two things...I can't wait for the holidays because I love the spirit of christmas...or I am depressed and want to listen to holiday music to try and cheer myself up.
I am very VERY blunt...almost to a fault...although I don't usually strive to be blunt to the point of insult, I'm not like that (unless you completely piss me off).
I often have thought of just picking up a few things and riding into the sunset to never be seen from again (at least for a few year's time).
I really REALLY can't stand it when people don't use their turn signals. They're not there to look pretty, they're there to be USED.
I often see myself as a failure, whether I am or not.
I am very picky...but this does NOT mean that I am high-maintenance.
I have a slight case of OCD, but only when it comes to certain things.
My mind never stops thinking...it's very annoying when trying to get to sleep.
I have a very analytical mind.
When looking at signs or anything with numbers on them, I tend to add the numbers together, count how many numbers there are, etc. (slight OCD coming into play there)
I have an IQ of 130-ish.
I hate spiders, snakes, and generally most bugs.
I do not drink alcohol or do drugs of any kind with exception to prescription or OTC meds.
I love to sew, but hardly have the time or patience.
I like to craft, but hardly finish ANY projects because I have a short attention span.
I really like gothic things, but not likely to become part of the goth-wearing culture.
I would LOVE to be a professional seamstress.
I can finish a game of solitaire on the computer in about 30 seconds. (Having an analytical mind helps a lot...I can remember what cards are where without having to look at them all.)
I don't consider anywhere that I've lived home (not even here).
I am a very indecisive person.
I can usually see and understand two different sides to every story (doesn't mean I agree with one or the other, but I can reason with both).
I don't want to have kids. I'd like to adopt, but I don't want any kids of my own.

Slightly Brain-fried...

2008-09-25T12:09:00.000-06:00

...and slightly freaking out right now. Soooo...today is my "long" day...I actually just got out of my Chem lab a little bit ago, and got some food before I have to head to my Trig exam. Yay... *eye roll* Then after my Trig exam, I have to go to my Comp Sci lab (of which I am TOTALLY lost as to what we're even doing in that class. SIGH). All of this after I had classes earlier. SIGH SIGH SIGH All I want to do is go home and sleep...I've pretty much lost any desire to be in school right now, but I know that if I don't keep at it, I'll just drop out and never get back in (not that I wouldn't get back in, I'd just never start up classes again). I suppose I can do see a doc and see if there's something I can do to help, but who knows. The turn-around time for Student Health is usually more than a week, meaning if i was to call today, they probably wouldn't even be able to get me in until Friday of next week, if not AFTER then. SIGH

Oh yes...I also had an interview yesterday at Wal-Mart. They offered me the job, then I had to go take a pee test...how unliberating! Humiliating is more like it. Yes, I know just about everyone's done one before, but that doesn't make it any more of a humiliating experience. HR peeps called me today (even tho I just had my interview yesterday and peed in a cup yesterday) while I was in class and asked if I could come to orientation next week...SWEET! Don't get me wrong, I don't expect to work at the "evil empire" for the rest of my life, but it will help pay my bills and help me weed my hours away from the other "evil empire" (the Copy Center, where I currently work). So I will be going from hardly a social life to absolutely NO social life. Joy. :oP But hey, mo' money, hopefully NOT mo' problems? LOL

Ok, I should probably study for my Trig exam...sooooo, peace out, girl scout!

TotD 9.22.08

2008-09-22T20:20:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Celine Dion
Album:	Taking Chances
Title:	Map to My Heart

White chocolate kisses
Under the stars
Riding on horses
Boys with guitars
If you really wanna get through to me
You don't have to try so hard

Give me a reason to dance in the dark
Be there to catch me and I'll fall apart
If you wanna know how to get to me
Follow the map to my heart

I cry for no reason
I lie at awkward moments
There's no manual
That explains where I'm going
So show me the way
Show me the way

White chocolate kisses
Under the stars
Riding on horses
Boys with guitars
If you wanna know how to get to me
Follow the map to my heart

You play that thing
Like you're talking to God
You strum those strings like an angel on earth
Did you know this?
I can't focus on nothing else
What's making me come out of my shoes
Sometimes it's so hard to tell
I don't even know myself
But you do
Yeah, you do

Don't ask for directions
I'm tired of explaining
There's no book I've read
That says what I'm saying
So show me the way
Show me the way

Give me a reason to dance in the dark
Be there to catch me and I'll fall apart
If you really wanna get through to me
You don't have to try so hard
And if you wanna know how to get to me
Then follow the map to my heart
Just follow, baby, to my heart
To my heart

TotD 9.21.08 pt 2

2008-09-21T13:38:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Backstreet Boys
Album:	Unbreakable
Title:	You Can Let Go

[AJ:]
I can see in your eyes
Broken windows, fallen skies
, Baby what you hidin' from
The light that followed you around
Lately nowhere to be found
Don't you know that I'm your place to run

[Brian:]
You been holding on so long
Tryin' to make believe that nothing's wrong
Not letting it show
And there ain't nothing you can do
To make me turn away from you
I need you to know

[Howie:]
That you can let go

[AJ:]
Sifting through shattered dreams
Livin' in the in between
Baby, babe it's gonna be alright
(You can let go)
When you're lost, let down, disappointed
And jerked around in this cold, cold world
I will always be by your side

[Nick:]
You been holding on so long
Tryin' to make believe that nothing's wrong
Not letting it show
There ain't nothin' you can do
To make me turn away from you
I need you to know

[Howie:]
That you can let go

[AJ:]
Don't be afraid when you're falling apart
Don't hesitate I'll be right where you are
Open your eyes there's a crack in the dark

[Brian:]
Never let me see you cry
You locked it somewhere deep inside
Baby, baby let me hold you tight

[Howie:]
Make it alright

[All:]
Baby, baby gonna be alright
Cause I'm by your side
When the whole world turns against you (I won't turn against you)
Not letting it show
Baby, babe gonna be alright
Cause I'm by your side
When the whole world turns against you
You can let go

[Nick/All:]
You been holding on so long
Tryin' to make believe that nothing's wrong
Not letting it show
You can let go
There ain't nothing you can do
To make me turn away from you
I need you to know

TotD 9.21.08

2008-09-21T10:00:00.000-06:00

Artist:	The Pussycat Dolls
Album:	Doll Domination (Bonus Disc)
Title:	Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

You won't admit you love me
And so how am I ever to know?
You always tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

A million times I've asked you,
And then I ask you over again
You only answer
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted

So if you really love me
Say yes, but if you don't dear, confess
And please don't tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

If you can't make your mind up
We'll never get started
And I don't wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted

So if you really love me
Say yes, but if you don't dear, confess
But please don't tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

Our place (half anyway)

2008-09-20T19:14:00.002-06:00

Our living room...don't mind the mess (and my laptop screen blaring bright!)

A really bad shot of our kitchen. LOL Hey, at least we have a dishwasher now!

Our "dining" room...currently our random stuff room where our deep freeze is at.

Oh yes, can't forget the TV...nice huh? That's was 47" looks like. :o)

Random Pics

2008-09-20T19:03:00.000-06:00

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

2008-09-20T15:49:00.000-06:00

So this was the view from our front door a few hours ago after a slight storm...gorgeous right?And this is my latest project...I was crocheting a blanket (who knows, I started it years ago), and decided to join the ends and make it into a shrug instead. What you think? Purty?

TotD 9.17.08 pt 2

2008-09-17T18:05:00.000-06:00

Pussycat Dolls - Halo

I can make love feel just like heaven (oh) 
I can be a little devil in bed and (oh) 
Even clean and cook your breakfast 
But I'm not perfect, I 

I can take off when you need your time (oh) 
I can cheer lead you for on the sideline (oh) 
Whisper in your ear so divine 
But I'm not perfect, I 

Hope you can forgive me baby 
For all the mistakes I've made (ah) 
Be patient with me, babe 
I'm just tryin' to make my way (oh) 
I'm not a superhero 
Sorry I couldn't save the day (ah) 
Believe me when I say 

That I'm sorry I couldn't wear your 
Halo, Halo, Halo, Halo 
Sorry I couldn't be your 
Angel, Angel, Angel, Angel 
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your 
Halo, Halo, Halo, Halo 
Sorry I didn't stroke your 
Ego, Ego, Ego, Oh No 
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able 
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo 
Halo, Halo 

I know how to put your mind at ease and (oh) 
I can dress you for all four seasons (oh) 
Surprise you for no reason 
But I'm not perfect, no 

I'm on my knees and pray for our love (oh) 
Promise not to let anything come between us (oh) 
Could you let us fall apart all because 
I'm not perfect, I 

Hope you can forgive me baby 
For all the mistakes I've made (ah) 
Be patient with me, baby 
I'm just tryin' to make my way (oh) 
I'm not a superhero 
Sorry I couldn't save the day (ah) 
Believe me when I say 

That I'm sorry I couldn't wear your 
Halo, Halo, Halo, Halo 
Sorry I couldn't be your 
Angel, Angel, Angel, Angel 
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your 
Halo, Halo, Halo, Halo 
Sorry I didn't stroke your 
Ego, Ego, Ego, Oh No 
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able 
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo 
Halo, Halo 

Now it's like you never knew my heart 
I swear sometimes you are 
So hard on me cause I'm not everything 
That you want me to be 
I'm so sorry 
I didn't want you to see me this way 
I'm so sorry 
I didn't mean to fall from grace 
I didn't mean to fall from grace 

I'm sorry I couldn't wear your 
Halo, Halo, Halo, Halo 
Sorry I couldn't be your 
Angel, Angel, Angel, Angel 
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your 
Halo, Halo, Halo, Halo 
Sorry I didn't stroke your 
Ego, Ego, Ego, Oh No 
I was with him but I guess I wasn't able 
I'm sorry I couldn't wear your halo
Halo, Halo

TotD 9.17.08

2008-09-17T11:45:00.000-06:00

Artist:	The Pussycat Dolls
Album:	Doll Domination
Title:	I'm Done


I wasn't looking for this 
What is this 
I don't know 
You know I was doing just fine 
By myself 
On my own 
Tell me how to stop this feeling 

I don't want to fall in love 
Just want to have a little fun 
Then you came and swept me up and now I'm done, so done 
Falling madly deeply I 
Surprise myself enough to find 
That what's begun is love and now I'm done, so done, I'm done 

Yeah 

I can't imagine right now 
Standing here, without you 
To think that I tried to ignore 
What I felt, what I knew 
I could never stop this feeling 

I don't want to fall in love 
Just want to have a little fun 
But then you came and swept me up and now I'm done, so done 
Falling madly deeply I 
Surprise myself enough to find that what's begun is love and now I'm done so done, I'm done 

Yeah 

Thank you for not letting go 
When I said 
Let me go 
Thank you for timing, thank you for finding 
Thank you for not believing me baby when I said 

I don't want to fall in love 
Just want to have a little fun 
But then you came and swept me up and now I'm done, so done 
Falling madly deeply I 
Surprise myself enough to find that what's begun is love, and now I'm done so done, I'm done 

Yeah 

I wasn't looking for this, and now I'm done, I'm done.

TotD - 9.12.08 pt 2

2008-09-12T19:54:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Ashlee Simpson
Album:	I Am Me
Title:	Catch Me When I Fall

Is anybody out there
Does anybody see
That when the lights are off something's killing me

I know it seems like people care
Cause they're always around me
But when the day is done and everybody runs

Who will be the one to save me from myself
Who will be the one who's there
And not ashamed to see me crawl
Who's gonna catch me when I fall

When the show is over
And it's empty everywhere
It's hard to face going back alone
So I walk around the city
Anything, anything to clear my head
I've got nowhere to go nowhere but home

Who will be the one to save me from myself
Who will be the one who's there
And not ashamed to see me crawl
Who's gonna catch me when I fall

It may seem I have everything
But everything means nothing
When the ride that you been on
That you're coming off
Leaves you feeling lost

Is anybody out there
Does anybody see
That sometimes loneliness is a part of me

TotD - 9.12.08

2008-09-12T17:31:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Yael Naim
Album:	Yael Naim
Title:	Lonely

You are not alone
I am here with you
Even when you're scared
I'll never leave you
Standing in a storm

Making it insane
Once again, I would try
To enchain you
But you open your eyes to the sky
and whisper

[Refrain:]
That you are so lonenly
You are so alone
You're so alone
You're so lonely, so lonely

So I'm colouring my face
While I am here with you
Imagining the landscape of your sorrow
Is it yellow or blue?

Colouring the sky, and the threes
and the clouds, and the moonlight
I'd coloured your heart
If you didn't I did

(Refrain)

And I wish you could just find home.

Bet you're not jealous...pt 2

2008-09-12T16:50:00.000-06:00

A little taste of what the coding looks like...of course, this is only a SMALL snippet of the coding of the project we were working on during our lab last night. I actually got most of the things I added to the group discussion right, I was excited about that because I'm really NEW to the whole java coding scene. I mean, I've done HTML coding for years, but that's just mark-up (formatting really), completely different. Eh...

Bet you're not jealous...

2008-09-12T08:38:00.000-06:00

(((Look what I get to do before next week......gotta love java coding/programming...))

Homework 2 (Due Thursday, September 18):

Copy the project named puzzle from downloads\Homeworks directory on Lamont. Open the project and have a look. You will see five classes: Canvas, View, Door, Line and Puzzle.

The constructor and the methods of the Puzzle class are incomplete. The comments tell you what is missing. You do not need to add any fields to this class. You do not need to change any of the other classes in this project.

The puzzle project allows a user to walk around in a virtual 3x3 room and solve a puzzle.

The room has nine locations with the following (x, y) coordinates.

(0, 0)	(1, 0)	(2, 0)
(0, 1)	(1, 1)	(2, 1)
(0, 2)	(1, 2)	(2, 2)

The user starts at location (1, 2). Directly across the room from the user is a door. The door may be blocked by 0, 1, or 2 force fields. The frame of the door identifies which force field is currently blocking it: a red frame means that only the red force field is on, a yellow frame means that only the yellow force field is on, an orange frame means that both force fields are on, and a green frame means that both fields are off.

Depending where the user steps in the room one of the force fields will either turn on or off. The goal of the puzzle is to cross the room (i.e., reach position (1,0)) facing the door with both force fields off (i.e., a green frame).

Upload your finished project into a folder named Homework2 underneath your Homeworks folder on lamont. Print out your code and bring it to class on Thursday.

The following screen captures show the start position (green) followed by the effects of moving right (yellow), then forward (orange), then forward again (yellow), then left (orange), then backward (red), and finally backward again (orange).

TotD - 9.11.08

2008-09-11T19:18:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Brandy
Album:	Full Moon
Title:	Like This

[VERSE 1]
I have a question
Can I takeover our creation of love
Gimme your attention
And give me all of your trust
Let me show you all of me
And additions to me
Rhythm's the strength to our love
So follow baby carefully and I'll be
Everything you want in me and you'll see
What we've been waiting for

[CHORUS]
Please touch me like this (baby, do it like this)
Please hold me like this (hold me)
Please love me like this (it makes me feel so good)
I need you like this

[VERSE 2]
If we goin' start touching each other
We goin' do it like this
I'll tell you where to kiss
And you'll begin to kiss
Baby I know how I feel
So just follow my lead
Don’t be afraid, you're at the wheel
And I just wanna ride and enjoy it with you
'Cause I know that you'll enjoy everything I do
Relax and I'll show you

[CHORUS (two times)]

[BRIDGE]
You plan to be with me
Baby it's alright
Just do right
Let's just be clear on some thing
This is all for you
But there are rules
If you wanna celebrate me
And if you wanna keep me pleased
This is how my love has got to be
So please touch me

[CHORUS out]

TotD - 9.10.08

2008-09-10T18:41:00.000-06:00

(Happy Birthday Court!!)

Artist:	Jesse Mccartney
Album:	Departure
Title:	Into Ya

If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down

Get up in my canopy
Bring that over here girl and talk to me
While you're on your back I'ma touch you slowly
Keep you paralyzed so you barely move

Feel like I just struck gold you a fantasy
So tell me what's the business babe
Got me about to pop genie in a bottle
Let's make a toast 'cause I'ma cherish you

Now girl it's your turn to take the reins
Now show me what you're gonna do
'Cause girl I got your remedy

If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down
If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down

Do it do it do it
Again look at that

Baby your soft skin is every indication to me
That you need me to hold protect you from the cold
And then just sing you to sleep
I got so much left to give but I found a recipient
Yeah I can trust the two of ya
Everything they told me
Right before the sex with me

Now girl it's your turn to take the reins
Now show me what you're gonna do
'Cause girl I got your remedy

If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down
If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down

Can't put down girl get down
Help it's too late 'cause it's 'bout to go down
Can't put down girl get down
Help it's too late 'cause it's 'bout to go down

If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down
If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down
If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya
Let me in your brain I'll be in your heart
I'll be that good thing that you just can't put down
If you let me put it a little into ya
For so long I've been tryin' to get into ya

TotD - 9.9.08 pt 2

2008-09-09T07:57:00.000-06:00

Permission to fly
Inspiration is forever
I don't need no one's permission to fly

All the things I love, I love, I love
Count the pieces here and off the wall
Looking for a face that I can trust
To you I gotta say enough, enough
All the things you wanted me to be
Is not the same as what I want for me
I hate that I was right you couldn't tell
It's better now all by myself, myself

For your information
This is me I'm on a mission
I don't need no one's permission to fly
Permission to fly
Inspiration, inspiration is forever
I don't need no one's permission to fly

If you look inside, inside, inside
You will be surprised at what you find
I'm trying hard to keep an open mind
It's easy when there's nothing left to cry

For your information
This is me I'm on a mission
I don't need no one's permission to fly
Permission to fly
Nothing you can measure
Inspiration is forever
I don't need no one's permission to fly

Everything (everything)
Holding on and letting go of everything
Stand my ground and lifting off takes all of me
Reconnecting with the strongest part of me
The heart of me (the heart of me)

All the things I love, I love, I love (I love)

For your information
This is me I'm on a mission
I don't need no one's permission to fly
Permission to fly
Nothing you can measure (oh)
Inspiration is forever
I don't need no one's permission to fly

Permission to fly
Fly, oh, oh, yeah
I don't need no ones permission to fly

TotD - 9.9.08

2008-09-09T07:20:00.000-06:00

Keep On Singin' My Song
Written by Christina Aguilera, Scott Storch


Mmm, ooh, yeah, ooh

I woke up this morning with a smile on my face
And nobody's gonna bring me down today
Been feeling like nothing's been going my way lately
But I decided right here, right now
That my outlook's gonna change
That's why I'm gonna

Say goodbye to all the tears I've cried
Every time somebody hurt my pride
Feeling like they won't let me live my life and
Take the time to look at what is mine

I see, every blessing, so clearly
And I thank God, for what, I got from above

I believe they can take anything from me, but they
Can't succeed in taking my inner peace from me
They can say all they wanna say about me, but I
I'm gonna carry on (carry on)
I'ma keep on (keep on)
Singing my song, yeah yeah

I never wanna dwell on the pain again, ooh no no
There's no use in reliving how I hurt back then, oh, oh no
Remembering too well the hell I felt
When I was running out of faith, oh
Every step I'm about to take
Well it's towards a better day
'Cause I'm about to

Say farewell to every single lie
And all the fears I've held too long inside
Every time I felt I couldn't try
All the negativity and strife

'Cause too long, I've been, struggling, couldn't go on
But now, I've found, I'm feeling strong and I'm moving on

I believe they can take anything from me, but they
Can't succeed in taking my inner peace from me
Now they can say all they wanna say about me, but I
I'm gonna carry on (carry on)
I'ma keep on (keep on)
Singing my song

Yeah, ohh ooh

Every time I tried to be
What they wanted from me
It never came naturally
So I ended up in misery
Was unable to see
All the good around me
Wasting so much energy
On what they thought of me
Than simply just remembering to breathe, ohh ooh
Ohh, I've learned
I'm humanly unable to please
Everyone at the same time
So now I find, my peace of mind
Living one day at a time

In the end I answer to one God
Comes down to one love
Till I get to heaven above
I have made the decision
Never to give in
Till the day I die no matter what
I'm gonna carry on
I'ma keep on, mmm
Singing my song...

I believe they can take anything from me
(I believe, yeah)
But they can't succeed in taking my inner peace from me
(Oh, oh)

They can do what they wanna
Say what they wanna say, ohh oh
(They can say what they wanna)
But I'm gonna (I'm gonna)
Keep on (keep on)
Ooh

I believe that they can take from me
But they can't take my inner peace
Ohh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Say what they wanna say (wanna say)
I am gonna sing my song
Oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah

TotD - 9.8.08 pt 2

2008-09-08T14:11:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Leona Lewis
Album:	Spirit
Title:	Yesterday

I just can't believe you're gone
Still waitin' for mornin' to come
When I see if the sun will rise
In the way that you're by my side

When we had so much in store
Tell me what is it I'm reaching for
When we're through building memories
I'll hold yesterday in my heart, in my heart

They can take tomorrow and the plans we made
They can take the music that we'll never play
All the broken dreams, take everything
Just take it away but they can never have yesterday

They can take the future that we'll never know
They can take the places that we said we will go
All the broken dreams take everything
Just take it away but they can never have yesterday

You always choose to stay
I should be thankful for everyday
Heaven knows what the future holds
Or least where the story goes
But I never believed until now

I know I'll see you again, I'm sure
No, it's not selfish to ask for more
One more night, one more day
One more smile on your face
But they cant take yesterday

They can take tomorrow and the plans we made
They can take the music that we'll never play
All the broken dreams, take everything
Just take it away but they can never have yesterday

They can take the future that we'll never know
They can take the places that we said we will go
All the broken dreams take everything
Just take it away but they can never have yesterday

I thought our days would last forever
But it wasn't our destiny
'Cause in my mind we had so much time
But I was so wrong

No, I can, believe me
I can still find the strength in the moments we made
I'm lookin' back on yesterday

They can take tomorrow and the plans we made
They can take the music that we'll never play
All the broken dreams, take everything
Just take it away but they can never have yesterday

They can take the future that we'll never know
They can take the places that we said we will go
All the broken dreams take everything
Just take it away but they can never have yesterday

All the broken dreams take everything
They can never have yesterday

TotD - 9.8.08

2008-09-08T09:51:00.000-06:00

"Cold Cold Heart"
Norah Jones

I've tried so hard my dear to show
That you're my every dream
Yet you're afraid each thing I do
Is just some evil scheme

A memory from your lonesome past
Keeps us so far apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind
And melt your cold cold heart

Another love before my time
Made your heart sad an' blue
And so my heart is paying now
For things I didn't do

In anger unkind words are said
That make the teardrops start
Why can't I free your doubtful mind
And melt your cold cold heart

There was a time when I believed
That you belonged to me
But now I know your heart is shackled
To a memory

The more I learn to care for you
The more we drift apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind
And melt your cold cold heart

Decals

2008-09-07T18:53:00.001-06:00

Lookie, it's my back windshield. :oD

Rawk on!

TotD - 9.7.08 pt 2

2008-09-07T18:43:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Delta Goodrem
Album:	Innocent Eyes
Title:	Will You Fall For Me

My head's full of thought
Thoughts of you
And I'm distracted so easy
Thinking what to do
So unsure, so unfamiliar
Am I wrong to think that something could happen

Will you fall for me
I need to know, the way I'd like you to
Baby, will you fall for me
The way I've fallen for you

I'm not like myself
And I'm playing the role of someone else
And my heart's beating so fast
I can't stop it
And I'm so unsure
So unfamiliar
Am I wrong to think that something could happen?

Will you fall for me
The way I'd like you to
Will you fall for me
The way I've fallen for you
The way I've fallen for you
The way I've fallen for you

Fallen for, fallen for you

For you..

So unsure, so unfamiliar
Am I wrong to think,
That something could happen
Was I wrong to think I

Will you fall for me
The way I'd like you to
Will you fall for me
The way I've fallen for you
The way I've fallen for you
The way I've fallen for you

TotD - 9.7.08

2008-09-07T17:57:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Ashlee Simpson
Album:	Bittersweet World
Title:	Never Dream Alone

'In the cold, in the cold winter
Under the full moon like a midnight sun
In the cold winter
Underneath the stars
Fall asleep with your hand on your heart
I won't let it skip a beat

In the cold, in the cold winter
Hey love, I won't hurt you
Night will come and go
I won't hurt you
You'll never dream alone

Dreams, dreams in a vivid slumber
We're connected, when I hold my breath
You're the only one who knows how to wake me
And underneath the stars
Fall asleep with your hand on my heart
You won't let it skip a beat

In the cold, in the cold, cold winter
Hey love, I won't hurt you
Nights will come and go
I won't hurt you
You'll never dream alone
I won't hurt you
Nights will come and go
I won't hurt you
You'll never dream alone

TotD - 9.6.08

2008-09-06T19:02:00.000-06:00

Brandy
Right Here (Departed)

When you feel your heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right Here with me

((B Rock
Uh
Darkchild))

You'll be right
Here with me
Oh-oh
You'll be right
Here with me

When you're life is going too fast
Off the train tracks I can slow it down
Just when you think you bout to turn back
Scared you might crash I'll be your ground

Chorus:
When you feel your heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When your tears have dried from cryin'
And the world has turned to silent
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me

I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me
I'll be right here with you
You'll be right here with me

When you're so trapped
And there's just no key
And you can't breathe
I'll breathe for you
The fire's got you down
On both knees
And the walls are closing in
But I'll be breakin' through
And when you feel alone
I'mma be ya home
When others come and go
Ya know I got you

Chorus:
When you feel your heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When your tears have dried from cryin'
And the world has turned to silent
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me

I will be there right be side
You every step you take
I will be your strength
Your shelter shield you
From the rain when you feel

Chorus (2x):
When you feel your heart's guarded
And you see the break started
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me
When your tears have dried from cryin'
And the world has turned to silent
When the clouds have all departed
You'll be right here with me

I'll be right
Here with you
You'll be right
Here with me
I'll be right
Here with you
You'll be right
Here with me
I'll be right
Here with you
You'll be right
Here with me
I'll be right
Here with you
You'll be right
Here with me
Yeah

Homemade Chicken Chili

2008-09-06T14:44:00.000-06:00

Recipe: (This fluctuates every time I make it, so use what you want really)

2 large cans pinto beans (not the kind in chili sauce)
1 large can whole peeled tomatoes
1 large can black
1 regular can red Kidney beans
1 small can jalapeno salsa
green/yellow/red bell peppers (as many as you'd like)
1 yellow onion
various fresh peppers can also be used, I used some of the peppers from our little garden...quite yummy
4-5 average sized boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

Start by placing beans and salsa in crock pot on high (use the high setting if you start a few hours before eating, use low if you are going to cook overnight-I recommend overnight, but I know that's not always possible). Chop onion and peppers into pieces as big as you like, add to crock pot. Brown chicken only until chicken is mostly cooked, not over done or it will be tough and not moist, add to crock pot.

Let cook (add water as needed), stirring occasionally. To add thickener, mix 1 cup water with 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch making sure there are no lumps. Add this mixture in a little at a time, letting the chili sit for about 15 minutes before adding more. Too much will make it too thick.

Note: I have used various things in my chili to vary the flavor depending on who I'm making it for. One time I used hot sauce along with the jalapeno salsa and it turned out a little on the spicey side, but it wasn't really HOT, which was a nice flavor. Also, you can use ground turkey instead of chicken if you want...it looks like ground beef once cooked, and you can't really taste the difference (it's healthier too).

Hopefully, your end result will look like this!

If you like cornbread, try this next time:

Cake Cornbread:
1 yellow/butter cake mix
1 box Jiffy (or equivalent) box of cornbread mix
eggs (# from both boxes)
water
butter/oil (# from both boxes...I usually use applesauce instead of either butter OR oil, can't taste the difference and it's healthier and makes it soo soo sooooo moist!)

Mix ALL ingredients from both boxes into bowl. Prepare as per instructions on boxes. Take the average of both temps on both boxes AND cook times, and ta-da, cake cornbread! Moist and fluffy cakey cornbread. :o)

TotD - 9.4.08

2008-09-05T17:10:00.000-06:00

Un Dia Llegara

Sung by Josh Groban
Lyrics by Claudia Brant

Las hojas secas caerán
Y cuando llegue Abril
Mi alma tocarás
Te acercarás
Vendrás por mí
Despué s de tanta soledad
Yo volveré a sentir
Encontraré mi paz en tí

Cuando se duerma la ciudad
Y se despida el sol
Te buscaré otra vez
Hasta alcanzar esta ilusión
Te encontraré y me amarás así

Y escucharé en el silencio la voz del corazó n
Y la tormenta se calmará en tus brazos
Vale la pena esperar por tu amor porque un día llegará

Te encontraré y me amaras así
Y escucharé en el silencio la voz del corazó n
Y la tormenta se calmará en tus brazos
Vale la pena esperar por tu amor el mañana

Te abrazaré en el silencio
Toda la vida esperé por tu amor
Y ese día llega sé que vendrás a mí

((Rough English Translation))
The dry leaves will fall
And when April comes
You will touch my soul, you will get close
You'll come to me
After so much loneliness
I will feel again
And I will find my peace in you

When the city falls asleep
And the sun says goodbye
I will look for you again
Until I reach that illusion
I will find you and you will love me like this

And I will listen in silence to the voice of the heart
And the storm will cease in your arms
It's worth it to wait for your love
Because one day it will come

I will find you and you will love me like this
And I will listen in silence to the voice of the heart
The storm will cease in your arms
It is worth waiting for your love
Tomorrow
I will embrace you in silence
All my life, I've waited for your love
And that day will come that you will come to me

TotD - 9.3.08

2008-09-03T14:56:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Leona Lewis
Album:	Spirit
Title:	I Will Be

There's nothing I could say to you
Nothing I could ever do to make you see
What you mean to me

All the pain, the tears I cried
Still you never said goodbye and now I know
How far you'd go

[Bridge:]
I know I let you down
But it's not like that now
This time I'll never let you go

[Chorus:]
I will be, all that you want
And get myself together
Cause you keep me from falling apart

All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay

[Verse 2:]
I thought that I had everything
I didn't know what life could bring
But now I see, honestly

You're the one thing I got right
The only one I let inside
Now I can breathe, cause you're here with me

[Bridge:]
And if I let you down
I'll turn it all around
Cause I would never let you go

[Chorus:]
I will be, all that you want
And get myself together
Cause you keep me from falling apart

All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay

[Ending bridge:]
Cause without you I cant sleep
I'm not gonna ever, ever let you leave
You're all I've got, you're all I want
Yeah

And without you I don't know what I'd do
I can never, ever live a day without you
Here with me, do you see,
You're all I need

[Chorus:]
And I will be, all that you want
And get myself together
Cause you keep me from falling apart

All my life (my life), I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay

[Chorus:]
I will be (I'll be), all that you want
And get myself together
Cause you keep me from falling apart

And all my life, you know I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay

To Prove MY point

2008-09-02T15:38:00.000-06:00

These were taken WAY back in the day when I had blue/purple in my hair...pretty cool huh? I wasn't lying when I said I've had funky colored hair. :oP

TotD - 9.2.08

2008-09-02T13:28:00.000-06:00

Artist:	Prima J
Album:	Prima J
Title:	Corazon (You're Not Alone)

[HOOK:]
Don't worry you're not alone
Baby those days are gone
I promise you it will get better, better
Corazon a corazon

[VERSE 1:]
Sometimes I just don't get it and I don't know why
Your heart all up in it and it still don't fly
Girl I know, yeah I know

Sometimes you're feelin' so low and you gotta maintain
9 outta 10 of them run the same game
Girl I know, yeah I know

[HOOK:]
Don't worry you're not alone
Baby those days are gone
I promise you it will get better, better
Corazon a corazon [2x]

[VERSE 2:]
He acts like your man but he got girls on the side
Pain makes you hide but the truth don't lie
Girl I know, yeah I know

Don't run away keep it real with yourself
Do it for you not for nobody else
Girl I know, yeah I know

[HOOK:]
Don't worry you're not alone
Baby those days are gone
I promise you it will get better, better
Corazon a corazon [2x]

[BRIDGE:]
If you thinkin' about bailin' out I'mma make it better
Don't worry about fallin' down we'll get through this together
Corazon corazon
No no you're not alone
Corazon corazon
You know those days are gone
If you thinkin' about givin' up don't you keep on runnin'
Stand tall keep it real PRIMA J gon' keep you goin'
Corazon corazon
No no you're not alone
Corazon corazon

[HOOK:]
Don't worry your not alone
Baby those days are gone
I promise you it will get better, better
Corazon a corazon [2x]

Don't worry your not alone
Gotta keep movin' on
You know that it's gonna get better better
Corazon a corazon
I promise you it will get better better
Corazon a corazon

Bored...can you tell?

2008-09-02T13:14:00.002-06:00

Christmas?

2008-09-01T13:19:00.001-06:00

It's like Christmas today! Look what I got!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!! 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix...with leather seats and butt warmers. :oD

Good Enough

2008-08-31T14:27:00.002-06:00

Artist: Evanescence
Album: The Open Door
Title: Good Enough

Under your spell again.
I can't say no to you.
Crave my heart and it's bleeding in your hand.
I can't say no to you.

Shouldn't have let you torture me so sweetly.
Now I can't let go of this dream.
I can't breathe but I feel...

Good enough,
I feel good enough for you.

Drink up sweet decadence.
I can't say no to you,
And I've completely lost myself, and I don't mind.
I can't say no to you.

Shouldn't have let you conquer me completely.
Now I can't let go of this dream.
Can't believe that I feel...

Good enough,
I feel good enough.
It's been such a long time coming, but I feel good.

And I'm still waiting for the rain to fall.
Pour real life down on me.
'Cause I can't hold on to anything this good enough.
Am I good enough for you to love me too?

So take care what you ask of me,
'cause I can't say no.

Etsy is EVIL

2008-08-31T11:00:00.000-06:00

...let me explain. I don't REALLT think Etsy is evil, it just makes me want to spend LOTS of money on things that I don't need, but REALLY really want!! Like these:

Pillows, pt 4!

2008-08-19T20:45:00.000-06:00

Ok, so...after running a movie back to the Redbox in Wal-mart (and getting a few minor things, like a couple cans of tuna), I came back and made another pillow. I'm lame, I know, but I'm here by myself and there's really nothing else to do and I wanted to get the rest of these sewn before I put the table away and everything else where I won't look at it for months on end (school's starting up again next Monday). Soooo, here are pictures of my efforts.

Showing the two different patterns, I thought they were fun:

Showing the ribbon...it's white with a small pink ribbon running on the middle:

Close-up of the ribbon so you can see it better:

The front view:

And the back view:

Gomenasai

2008-08-06T15:36:00.000-06:00

Dear world,

I want to offer you Gomenasai...for whatever I have done that has upset you.

Please forgive me,
Broken

'Gomenasai'
TaTu
What I thought wasn’t mine
In the light
Was one of a kind,
A precious pearl

When I wanted to cry
I couldn’t cause I
Wasn’t allowed

Gomen nasai for everything
Gomen nasai, I know I let you down
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now

What I thought wasn't all
So innocent
Was a delicate doll
Of porcelain

When I wanted to call you
And ask you for help
I stopped myself

Gomen nasai for everything
Gomen nasai, I know I let you down
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now

What I thought was a dream
An mirage
Was as real as it seemed
A privilege

When I wanted to tell you
I made a mistake
I walked away

Gomen nasai, for everything
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
I never needed a friend,
Like I do now

Gomen nasai, I let you down
Gomen nasai, Gomen nasai,
Gomen nasai till the end
I never needed a friend
Like I do now

Pillows, pillows galore!

2008-08-04T18:18:00.000-06:00

Yay, I've been sewing again...oh my! Check out the different stages of one of my latest creations. :o)

Photobucket MEME/Survey

2008-07-23T12:49:00.000-06:00

Here's how it works:

1. Go to www. photobucket. com (don't sign in)

2. Type in your answer to the question in the "search" box.

3. Use only the first page.

4. Copy the html and paste for the answer.

What's your first name?

What is your relationship status?

What is your favorite color?

Who is your celebrity crush?

What is your favorite movie?

Who is your favorite disney princess?

Name a beverage.

Where is your dream vacation?

What is your favorite dessert?

One word to describe yourself.

I was born in:

My eye color is:

Last book you read?

Favorite song at the moment?

wicked broadway act 1

2008-07-18T17:30:00.001-06:00

Realization...in a can.

2008-07-15T19:18:00.001-06:00

I've come to realize that my job... just takes up too much time for the little pay that I get...but sad enough it pays better than most places around here.
I've come to realize that I need... a lot more than anyone can give.

I've come to realize that I have lost... any confidence I once had in myself.

I've come to realize that I hate it when... I'm wrong.

I've come to realize that if I'm drunk... I wouldn't be me because I don't drink.

I've come to realize that money... really isn't the root of all evil, it's the LOVE of money that is.

I've come to realize that certain people... just really don't care about anyone but themselves, and some people care too much.

I've come to realize that I'll always be... a pushover...and single.

I've come to realize that my mom... is pretty much amazing, whether she believes she is or not.

I've come to realize that my cell phone... doesn't really need to be on most of the time because no one calls me anyway.

I've come to realize that when I wake up in the morning... I have to tell myself a LOT of times that I really do need to get up and go to work.

I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep... I laid in bed for a good half hour trying to get my thoughts to stop running at high speed through my head.

I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about... financial worries that will never go away.

I've come to realize that my dad... is sometimes a jerk, but whatever, I can't make him change if he doesn't want to.

I've come to realize that when I get on Myspace... I feel like I'm in high school again.

I've come to realize today... that I really do want someone special in my life so I don't have to be alone forever.

I've come to realize that tonight... was nice...a good meal, a good movie, and hopefully a good night's sleep.

I've come to realize that tomorrow I will... do the same things all over again.

I've come to realize that I really want to... make something of myself just to prove to everyone, including me, that I really CAN do anything I want to.

I've come to realize that life... is not all roses and smiles.

I've come to realize that this weekend... will not come soon enough.

I've come to realize that this year... has flown by already...how is it July already?!

I've come to realize this is the end of the survey and... now I'm going to bed. Nighty night!

.: Stolen from Tabs :.

Jazzy blues...

2008-06-25T12:46:00.000-06:00

Ah, I just love jazz and blues songs...I'm totally indulging in some jazz and blues since the place is quiet (the neighbors, surprisingly so) and it's storming outside. Anyone else around here like jazz? I'm not talking the new stuff like Diana Krall or Eva Cassidy, I'm talking OLD SKOOL like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Sara Vaughan, and Louis Armstrong. <3's!!!

crimson-regrets

8 Months?

"I'm only human..."

June blahness

Anger anger ANGER!!!!

Total Randomness

Things to buy:

Chicken Yum-Yum Casserole

LOLz 1.25.09

My treasure...

LOLz 1.22.09

TotD 01.09.09

Craziness

Just so you know...

Obit

Timothy Holder (12/18/08)

Funeral

I would go see it, LOLZ

TotD 12.02.09

Changes...

TotD 11.21.08

Cyanide and Happiness

TotD 11.19.08

I'm back...

Genius!

TotD 11.10.08

LOLs Pt 2

LOLs

YES WE CAN!!!

8 things

Vote vote vote!!!

Vote vote vote!!!

Vote vote vote!!!

Don't Vote?

NaNoWriMo, yay!!

A poll!

Patriotic Duty?

Fact check, thank you!

The FALSEHOOD

The FACTS

Crafty Pt2 (pics/tutorial)

Crafty? WHAT?

M-Pact (a cappella)

#1 Rally

Totally Random

Enough is ENOUGH!!

Smthng wykd thys way cmz...PT 2

Dear friends:

Smthng wykd thys way cmz...

Debut Album

Ok, this is SAD!!!!!

Had to share

SOO COOL!

Sarah Palin?

JSIII gets Barack Roll'd!!!!

I LOVE this website...

You've been Barack Roll'd

McCain SchmcVain...

Is this what supporters of McCain do?

IQness

The Latest (but not so much greatest)

All Hallow's Eve

Watching the debate.

TotD 9.28.08

Me-Me

Slightly Brain-fried...

TotD 9.22.08

TotD 9.21.08 pt 2

TotD 9.21.08

Our place (half anyway)

Random Pics

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

TotD 9.17.08 pt 2

Pussycat Dolls - Halo

TotD 9.17.08

TotD - 9.12.08 pt 2

TotD - 9.12.08

Bet you're not jealous...pt 2

Bet you're not jealous...

(((Look what I get to do before next week......gotta love java coding/programming...))