Writer's Workshop

The writing prompt I chose from MamaKat this week is:

Who really helped you get over something? Write about that person.

I have known my best friend, Heather, since we were in grade school. I will never forget the slumber party she had in the 6th grade. Most of the girls in all of the sixth grade were there and it was probably the best slumber party I ever attended.

We stayed up until around 5 am and we watched Motel Hell, had a beauty pageant, ate tons of food and played Light As a Feather. Fun times, I tell ya. We still talk about that slumber party to this day!

Throughout junior high and into high school we really were not that close. We did remain friends but we hung out in different groups. As soon as we graduated high school however, we became inseparable. Our fun times turned to double dating, going out together and having the adventure of our lives. All we wanted though, was to get married and have kids and 'guys' became the main focal point of our existence. (Silly us!)

We joke now about how we should have moved away to a larger city had successful careers and stayed away from the boys! Needless to say, that did not happen.

Over the next few years we both went through a few relationships, broken hearts, love and eventually marriage and the births of our children. Through thick and thin, no matter what, we have always been there for each other.

Heather divorced a couple of years before I did and was my rock when I went through mine. Without her friendship during that particular time, I do not know where I would be today. She laughed and cried with me, stayed up late on the phone with me and basically, carried me through.
She listened to my grief, laughed at my exaggerated stories and still continues to do so until this very day.

There is nothing I can ever do to repay Heather for the many times she has saved me, other than to continually be there for her through thick and thin. That is what friends are for, right?

Random Tuesday Thoughts

I took the day off work to go on a field trip with my daughter's 3rd grade class today. We went to a local tourist place that showcases homes that are basically models of what houses were like many years ago. It was interesting for the adults, but my child of course, said it was boring.

Not sure what the dead bird signifies, if anything at all, but I found one covered with ants in my yard. I hope it's not something really horrible, but at least I didn't kill this one.

My wonderful daughter tried to tell me that her old dance teacher was at school for their pep rally doing cheers. She proceeded to tell me that there were a bunch of old ladies about your age doing cheers too! Thanks daughter, you just scored points with me for that one!

I have a trip to Florida planned for June. Actually it's for work, but I am bringing my kids and my sweetie along. I started tanning today so I don't blind everyone on the beach.

We just finished watching American Idol. My 9 year old daughters comment on Adam. "He's so hot, don't touch him or you will burn yourself." Should I put bars on the windows now?

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Musical Monday: Best Song From a Movie

Ever since I was a small girl, I have loved the movie "Grease". The love story....oh how I wanted to be Sandy and have a Danny. The music.....all of it so happy and care-free.

Even now when we find it playing on TV, my girls and I will watch it and I still get that same happy feeling inside.

So for this weeks theme for Musical Monday, Best Song From a Movie, I chose a "Grease" song. You're The One That I Want. Enjoy!

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Vehicular Homicide At It's Best

I do not know what I was thinking.

I saw her in the road. Just sitting there. Helpless. Hopeless.

I thought she would move. Jump out of the way. Run. Fly. Something!

But nothing. She just sat there and looked at me with those sad eyes. Fear screaming out, but I could not hear.

I did not swerve or hit the brakes. I did not even slow down. Nothing.

I ran her over. Flat as a pancake. Her mother tried to help her, but it was too late. She was gone.

Off to birdy heaven.......

Please do not tell the authorities of my whereabouts! I think that little birdy was suicidal anyway. She wanted me to hit her. Yeah, that's it. I am innocent by reason of her insanity!

I'd like to thank Amy @ Keeping Up With The Schultz Family for this awesome award. She was such a sweetheart to pass it along. As you know, there are tons of rules and regulations, stipulations and whatnot that go along with these things, but as usual, I am breaking them all. I forward this along to each and every one of you who visit me regularly. You all rock.

This award came from Anissa @ Learning Together Hand in Hand. Go over and visit her, she has some cute blog designs and some sweet-faced kiddos. Thanks Anissa!

Qualified...Whoo!

One of our local radio stations (about 40 minutes from me) is having a contest to give away a trip to the season finale of American Idol. A question about the show from that previous Tuesday or Wednesday is presented and the 10th caller, if your answer is correct, has their name put in the pool to win the trip!

I freakin' qualified!!!!

The question of the hour (for me) was "Who choreographed this week's show?" And of course, it was Paula Abdul. I had just gotten off work and picked up my girls, when we pulled out of the school parking lot and the question came on. I grabbed my cell phone and started dialing. I had been trying all day at work and only got in as caller 6 once. So I called a few times, but only got a busy signal. Then all of a sudden it rang, and the DJ's voice came on and said "You are caller 10" I was like "Are you serious?" hahaha! I answered correctly, and qualified for the drawing to win. How cool would that be?? There will be 30 qualifiers, so that is not too bad. Plus, I get a prize pack of American Idol stuff worth $25 that I can pick up next week!

I am so psyched, now if I could just win the trip, I would be really thrilled! Cross your fingers for me, the winner will be announced on May 4.

Wordful Wednesday

Today is my niece Madison's 7th birthday. She is the only niece I have because I only have one sister and she only has one child. Because of health reasons, she will not have any more children, but Madison is a pure joy. I love her to pieces and I call her 'my squishy girl'. She got that nickname because of her little-girl pudgy-ness.

Recently, her dog Biscuit, whom she received as a pup, attempted to have some pups of her own. Because Biscuit is a small dog and obviously got preggers from a rather large dog, she had issues delivering the pups and had to be taken to the vet. Once there, she delivered several puppies that did not make it. Finally, Biscuit delivered a live puppy and Madison was so proud of her new addition to the family that she named it Lucky. Unfortunately, Lucky turned out not to be so fortunate and eventually passed away. Madison was devastated.

For Easter/Spring break, my sister and her husband took their daughter to Disneyworld and she had a blast! I truly believe that she deserved it. She is a sweetheart......

Happy Birthday Madi, my squishy girl! I love you!

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Random Tuesday Thoughts

It's time for some random thoughts on this Tuesday. I love these sort of posts (writing them and reading other bloggers' posts about them).

Went to the doctor yesterday for a check-up and blood work results. My cholesterol is higher than it was last time I had it checked. So that means watching what I eat and exercise. I can deal with the exercise, and it's something that I had anticipated on doing more of, and soon.The eating better part is what gets me. I love to eat and what they say is bad for me, just so happens to be most of my favorite foods.For the sake of my health, I guess I will have to sacrifice. Anyone interested in seeing a photo of ME, taken by ME? Go here! I have another giveaway coming up. I was contacted about doing a review on something yummy (and probably not kosher with my new diet plan). So stay tuned for that. I work for City Court of 'my' city and yesterday I got a call from some random woman who wanted a phone number to 'some other' city court. I politely told her that I did not have the number. She proceeded to ask me how the heck was she supposed to get it, she had looked everywhere. I wanted to be sarcastic, but I kept my cool and said, "Well you could call information." (most people do that when they want a phone number, lady). So then she was pissed and said, "Well thank you SOOO much!" Hmmpph! Common sense, people! That is about all for this time, for more random posts or to join in, go see the Unmom!