Christmas Countdown - 2011

[made582]

Look how close we are to post 10,100!!! Can we make 20,000 by Christmas???

Definitely!!!!!

 

[made582]

Oh! An update on my dad for those who were wondering...he had his surgical consult this week and he goes in for surgery on Tuesday May 31. I guess if they're waiting that long, it can't be too serious, but I am still freaking out a little. He is still very optimistic and happy they caught it "early" (which, seriously, if he's 85-90% blocked, that's not EARLY and I'm still very upset about that), so I'm trying to adopt his positivity. Keep him in your thoughts, please! <3

I'll keep him in my prayers.

 

[made582]

And one for the road!!!!!!!!

 

[xmas365]

I had the laziest day in the world yesterday. I stayed in my room all day watching tv and surfing the net. I did get several loads of laundry done and cleaned up the kitchen though. It was really nice to just be lazy for a change!

I didn't get a chance to read all the post. I got to get off of here, I have a lot to do today. I hope everyone has a blessed Saturday! cheesy

Sounds like a great day though.

 

[xmas365]

Xmas,
I just wanted you to know how much you have inspired me with your posts about opening your own business. You see, I love scrapbooking and love to create some beautiful albums; and I am seriously thinking of establishing a business for that purpose. In our small town, we have a Christmas faire in early December where we can rent a booth to sell things--anything ranging from jellies and jams to woodworking to art to just about any kinds of crafts. I thought the faire would be a good venue to see if I could possibly be successful. I might even consider teaching classes on scrapbooking. Lots of plans to be made. My husband is 100% behind me. He has seen my work and he knows how relaxing it is for me. There are only a few tools that I really need to buy, so I am planning on doing that soon because I am not sure if there will be much money when I retire! Wish me luck!

Good luck with that, it sounds like a good plan. Thank you for calling me your inspiration for that, it leaves me speechless. Between you and 9 finger CM3 cheesy calling me her mentor for blogging, I feel the love and encouragement this site has given me. Thank you.

 

[xmas365]

What a beautiful day it has turned out to be! We went to the estate sale and found an antique chest of drawers and the Gf could not resist so we bought it at a very nice price. It is bright and sunny and the humidity has left and you can feel the warm DRY air which is so nice after the horrid weather we have had the last 2 weeks. My oven still has 1 1/2 hours until it is done self cleaning. I put my lasagna in the fridge..I have bragged to Brandi how good my lasagna is I hope this has not effected the taste! have a great afternoon Christmas buddies!

Maybe the sauce is really permeating the noodles, should be really good. cheesy

 

[xmas365]

My oven has finally finished self cleaning! I put my lasagna in about 15 minutes ago. I am kind of nervous about tonight. I am going to ask my gf to marry me we have been on and off again this last year!!,and although we have discussed this she has no idea I am actually giving her a ring tonight. Everyone wish me luck!!

Good luck Neal!

 

[xmas365]

Oh gosh...didn't realize I had posted so much! I apologize for anyone who grumbles while sorting through all my posts!

I have had the craziest week! I didn't have to work at Hallmark, but between this week and last week, I worked 12 days in a row at Kohl's. That included one overnight shift in between two regular shifts, which ended up with me being up over 30 hours in a row! I'm still not sure I've fully recovered from that because I'm still taking little catnaps every now and then, lol. But the paycheck next Friday will be SO worth it! =)

This morning, I went with Travis and his parents to the pancake jambouree in our town...my second! It's so much fun! You basically pay $6 and you eat all the pancakes and sausage you can! I didn't really have that much but what I did eat was delicious!

After that, I had to travel to Baltimore for an SAI meeting (SAI is the music fraternity I'm involved with, now as an alum, obviously). At the end, I was installed as the new chapter president!!! I'm so excited, but very nervous as it's a lot of responsibility! Fortunately I have a fantastic exec board so hopefully I will do well!

Hope everybody has a fantastic weekend! I still will be quite busy but it should be fun!

Oh! An update on my dad for those who were wondering...he had his surgical consult this week and he goes in for surgery on Tuesday May 31. I guess if they're waiting that long, it can't be too serious, but I am still freaking out a little. He is still very optimistic and happy they caught it "early" (which, seriously, if he's 85-90% blocked, that's not EARLY and I'm still very upset about that), so I'm trying to adopt his positivity. Keep him in your thoughts, please! <3

No need to apologize, the state of Massachusetts has many laws that would never allow us to work like that. I will keep your dad in my thoughts.

 

[xmas365]

Well okay.I asked her and then she started crying and threw up..but then again she has been vomiting non stop the last week. she said yes but still seeing her puke after I asked her hand in marriage has made me paraniod! :

Congratulations! May not have been the way you imagined but you will have a story to tell the kids.

 

[xmas365]

Look how close we are to post 10,100!!! Can we make 20,000 by Christmas???

Yes we will! Just wait until you see all the posts on the first night of QVC's Christmas in July, and then the hours leading up until the season. cheesy

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

Watching the Bruins right now they are on the wrong side of the scoreboard right now, but it is game 1. We did go to the fair, and the Girls Scouts were having a book swap, but they received so many books they were giving them away for free, I ended up getting 4 or 5 Christmas kids books, including Santa's Twin, another copy of Twas the Night Before Christmas (Special Coca Cola Santa Claus edition) Santa Claus My Life and Times illustrated autobiography, and a couple more I can't remember right now. Came home mowed the lawn finished as it started raining, then fired up the grill for burgers and dogs. I am tired just hoping my Bruins can get a couple of goals in the next 6.5 minutes.

Have a good night!

 

[RadioJonD]

I hope that was a "yes" with emphasis!

Well okay.I asked her and then she started crying and threw up..but then again she has been vomiting non stop the last week. she said yes but still seeing her puke after I asked her hand in marriage has made me paraniod!

 

[caninemom3]

Oh gosh...didn't realize I had posted so much! I apologize for anyone who grumbles while sorting through all my posts!

I have had the craziest week! I didn't have to work at Hallmark, but between this week and last week, I worked 12 days in a row at Kohl's. That included one overnight shift in between two regular shifts, which ended up with me being up over 30 hours in a row! I'm still not sure I've fully recovered from that because I'm still taking little catnaps every now and then, lol. But the paycheck next Friday will be SO worth it! =)

This morning, I went with Travis and his parents to the pancake jambouree in our town...my second! It's so much fun! You basically pay $6 and you eat all the pancakes and sausage you can! I didn't really have that much but what I did eat was delicious!

After that, I had to travel to Baltimore for an SAI meeting (SAI is the music fraternity I'm involved with, now as an alum, obviously). At the end, I was installed as the new chapter president!!! I'm so excited, but very nervous as it's a lot of responsibility! Fortunately I have a fantastic exec board so hopefully I will do well!

Hope everybody has a fantastic weekend! I still will be quite busy but it should be fun!

Oh! An update on my dad for those who were wondering...he had his surgical consult this week and he goes in for surgery on Tuesday May 31. I guess if they're waiting that long, it can't be too serious, but I am still freaking out a little. He is still very optimistic and happy they caught it "early" (which, seriously, if he's 85-90% blocked, that's not EARLY and I'm still very upset about that), so I'm trying to adopt his positivity. Keep him in your thoughts, please! <3

Dont apologize for your posts !! We love reading them !! Please know your dad has already been and will continue to be lifted up in prayer xo

We have a story too. My husband gave me my diamond when he was finishing up cleaning the toilet!!!

Seawaters.............You ALWAYS make me smile, God bless you !! xo

Well okay.I asked her and then she started crying and threw up..but then again she has been vomiting non stop the last week. she said yes but still seeing her puke after I asked her hand in marriage has made me paraniod! :

OH NEAL !!! I am so happy for the saying yes part for you !!! The other part will settle down....xo

 

[xmas365]

Well okay.I asked her and then she started crying and threw up..but then again she has been vomiting non stop the last week. she said yes but still seeing her puke after I asked her hand in marriage has made me paraniod! :

My wife started laughing hysterically when I asked her to marry me, it made me feel a little awkward at first.

 

[vsuclaribnl]

Well okay.I asked her and then she started crying and threw up..but then again she has been vomiting non stop the last week. she said yes but still seeing her puke after I asked her hand in marriage has made me paraniod! :

OMG, I know that had to have been horrible, but I literally just LOL'd over here! So happy for you, though!

 

[vsuclaribnl]

what about Rick's and someplace else? that was the best place to dance on sat night....I don't know about now though. but it was the place a few years ago. I went to mellow mushroom to eat and drink a few beers.my gf is an Alpha Delta Pi... I know alot of delta chi's through her too,and also SAE's>lol

I used to go to Rick's back in 2002-04...but we witnessed a really bad fight there one night and that kinda killed it for us. Also during that time we used to go to JP's on Norman Dr (right near the mall) and Illusions right after it opened in '02. Man I'm trying to remember some of the other places...is Glo still open downtown? They had the best sushi and martinis!!!

 

[vsuclaribnl]

my gf is an Alpha Delta Pi... I know alot of delta chi's through her too,and also SAE's>lol

I loved the ADPi's! I always said if I ever did a social sorority that it would be that one! Never got the chance to though...SAE's know how to thrown down, though! =p

 

[Seawaters]

And with this post, Made is poster 10,100. And for his efforts, he wins a clothespin!!!

And one for the road!!!!!!!!

 

[vsuclaribnl]

So then you're on your way from having nephews to having nephmanys?

LMAO!!!!

More than you know! We already have two (niece born last November and nephew born last December), then the three who'll be born this year...so yeah! No reason to have kids of our own because all our friends are having them! =D

 

[Seawaters]

That's just in case Dawg uses cloth diapers and needs to hang up the wash. Made can help!!!

And with this post, Made is poster 10,100. And for his efforts, he wins a clothespin!!!