There’s a little known fact that I tend to keep from people about myself and my husband, and that is that we don’t really answer our door much. We live out in the middle of nowhere and pretty much NEVER get people knocking on our door. So, we figure if someone comes knocking that we didn’t expect, it’s probably nobody that we know – and quite possibly someone that has no business being in our home. We’re a total buzz-kill for door to door salesmen, I’m sure.

That, and half the time I’m wearing either no pants or … well, in some other way not really dressed for company. –Which has little to do with erotic fantasies and everything to do with my distaste for doing laundry. (Wear less, wash less. Plus, it makes my clothes last longer, right?)

But then, a few days ago, someone parked in our driveway and walked right up to the door and….knocked. I know *GASP* THE AUDACITY! Steven, apparently thinking it was a mass murderer zoned in on our home during broad daylight ran for the bedroom (where I was sitting in a towel because I’d just gotten out of the shower – because this is how my timing ALWAYS works) and collected his gun. He stuffed it down the back of his pants and proceeded to one of the front windows to spy through the cheap plastic mini blinds.

I thought he was going to answer the door.

I began frantically getting dressed, replaying our bills through my head. I was pretty sure we’d paid them all so SURELY nobody was here to collect or turn off something. Hmm.

Then it hit me. What if they brought us food? We can’t not let them in if they bring food or presents! I peer through the blinds as I struggle to get the shirt over belly monster. As far as I could tell there was no cake…unless like Steven, he was keen to stuffing things down the back of his pants – and while I understood the weapon, I just couldn’t imagine collecting food from someone else’s pants. I mean, I don’t know him THAT well.

There was another knock at the door. I hissed a few words at Steven, something to the effect of WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? YOU HAVE A GUN!” and continued to try to get pants up over my butt (which is a task all in itself these days…not to mention with only one hand!)

“I THINK IT’S ONE OF THE MASON-GUYS” he whispered back. “WHAT, DO YOU THINK THEY’RE HERE TO COLLECT YOUR HEAD FOR NOT PAYING DUES?” I mean, sure…we’d kind of slacked on the dues but we DID have a good reason. “I DON”T REALLY THINK SO. HE’S NOT WEARING AN APRON OR A FUNNY SHEEP HEAD.”

I don’t know exactly what a free-mason would wear to come make collections, or if they’d prefer toes over heads for their stash, but I could imagine a sheep head and apron would make the perfect attire. Or, that’s what I think I would wear, at least.

“JUST OPEN THE DOOR! SEE WHAT HE WANTS!” I whispered to Steven. “WAIT. ON SECOND THOUGHT, DON’T. IT COULD BE CHILD SERVICES!”

Steven stopped peering through the blinds for a moment to look at me. “YOU CALLED CHILD SERVICES?”

Yeh. Sometimes I get bored and prank call them. Um, obviously NO I DIDN’T CALL THEM but he’s not wearing a sheep head or bringing food, who else could it possibly be?

UPDATE: He finally left our house and went to the other houses in our neighborhood. I’ve surmised that he was most likely a secret undercover agent and was interrogating our neighbors. At first, I figured he was the grim reaper, but everyone seems to still be alive, so that CLEARLY can’t be it.

Welcome back!

1. Do you like blue cheese dressing?
ONLY with buffalo chicken.
2. Have you ever smoked cigarettes?
I smoked a couple of puffs to prove a point and then put it out (I mean, smashed it out).  I really hate cigarettes.  And, the smoke makes me sick.

3. Do you own a gun?
Technically they’re Steven’s, but yes.

4. What’s your favorite drink at Starbucks or other specialty coffee shops?
Something iced with caramel and chocolate and whipped cream with little chocolate chips and caramel drizzles on top.  and a cherry.  Not that I ever really go, though.  The caffeine and sugar are enough to make me feel like crap (and a waste of calories).  But they ARE yummy.

5. What do you think of hot dogs?
eh.  They’re okay really rarely.  I don’t like to eat them often.

6. Favorite Christmas song?
Do you hear what I hear and…Away in a Manger…and…

7. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
water.  Same for afternoon and night, too!  (Although a healthy fruit smoothie would be yummy too!)

8. Can you do push ups?
Yes.  COULD.

9. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?
Probably this necklace with a circle. Real descriptive, I know.  I don’t wear much jewelry because I don’t really go much of anywhere.

10. Favorite hobbies?
geocaching, crafting with ppl, parties (not the get smashed kind), events, etc.  I just like DOING stuff and being around people I like.  Pretty easy.

11. Do you have ADD?
Nope.  I have a toddler and a husband who thinks what he has to say is more important than what I’m doing, though.  Which is why I can rarely read when he’s home, because instead I get read anything he says, whether I protest or not.  My earplugs are in the mail.

12. What’s one trait that you hate about yourself?
I hate that I CARE so much about what others think/say/do (or dont do)…and I often base my “self worth” off of that.  So, there are days I feel really shitty.  Like now.

13. Middle name?
Nicole

14. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
It’s supposed to be pretty out today and I haven’t even walked outside yet.
I want to do something fun today, but at the same time I want to hide in the closet and cry.
I feel like a total loser for feeling like a total loser just because of a nonexistent stupid party – which also makes me feel like they don’t love me and want to celebrate.

15. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink
Water

16. Current worry right now?
Stressed about getting stuff done before baby.  And money.

17. Current hate(s) right now?
These frickin’ ridiculous tears.

18. Favorite place to be?
Jamaica was pretty darn awesome.  But, traveling to new places with my family.

20. Like to travel?
Love it!

21. Name 3 people that will complete this.
Surprise me!

22. Do you own slippers?
No.  I received 2 pair actually.  One for a just because gift, which were really nice…but they were for the same foot.  One set for Christmas but they were too small.  But, it’s okay.  I don’t really wear house shoes/slippers.

23. What color shirt are you wearing?
pink

24. Could you ever make it 39 days on the show Survivor?
Could.  But have no wish to…so therefore, I’d just quit.

25. What song do you sing in the shower?
I don’t sing in the shower.  I think in the shower.  Or, I talk to Lorelei when she’s in the shower with me.

26. Favorite girls names?
Lorelei and Aurora to name two.  I have a whole list but the mister hates them.  We don’t agree on girl names very well.

26. Favorite boys’ names?
Izaiah Christian and Aidan Joseph and we had another one which I can’t remember.

28. What’s in your pocket right now?
no pockets

29. Last thing that made you laugh?
Lorelei being silly

30. Worst injury you’ve ever had?
When I was raped.

31. Do you love where you live?
Yes and no.  In the summer, yes.  Winter? No.

32. How many TV’s do you have in your house?
2.  Neither have cable.  They’re just for looks (or moobies)

33. Who’s your loudest friend?
Michele

34. Does someone have a crush on you?
I’m sure some people would like to crush me…with their car.

35. What’s your favorite candy?
I’m more of a cookie/cake kind of girl.  Candy is sweet but …nothing really to it.

36. Favorite sports team?
don’t have one

37. What were you doing at 12 AM last night?
sleeping

38. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up today?
Ow.  I have to pee! And, MAN I’m dehydrated just from sleeping?  WTH?

39. What’s your favorite holiday?
All of them pretty much…and my birthday.  I just like being with those I love and celebrating.

40. What are your plans for tomorrow?
Church, if I feel up to it.  That’s about it since it’s supposed to be icky and rainy.

Kim tagged me for this, so here you go. Aren’t you so lucky? This is me …right now. Whenever right now is…11:50 pm. Geez…I need to go to bed, huh?

Here’s the info:

And how do you play? I am glad you asked, here are the rules…
1) Take a picture of yourself right NOW!
2) DON’T change your clothes, DON’T fix your hair… Just take a picture.
3) Post that picture with NO editing.
4) Post these instructions with your picture.
5)Tag 10 people to do this..

I tag…

OHmommy
Maria
Amalah
BusyDad
Nissa
mr lady
Judith Shakespeare
Kelley
Sandy
the Bloggess

*I’m not really sure what will happen if you don’t succumb to peer pressure and do this meme, but I have a feeling it might include Santa sneaking into your bedroom…without shiny wrapped presents…and that just freaks me out.  Then again, I’m not really into old men… (and he’s got centuries on me)

I just wanted to say “Thank you” to my dear friend Nissa who gave me this awesome award (see above). You should really go check out her blog. She rocks my socks off.

And, a quick update for family…

It seems as if L and I both caught a cold. Actually she caught it, and then I got it from her. We’ve been doing loads of acupressure, supplements, and therapeutic oils so I’m hoping it won’t stay long. What we’re doing seems to be helping, though because baby L is already back to her less-whiny self. Me? Not so much. Ha. What can I say? – Except I want a nap! Again! And…brownies.

So, that’s kind of my warning. If you visit us, you might get a cold. Colds suck. So, if you don’t come around this weekend, we understand. And if you do? It’s totally your fault if you end up with body aches and a fever. Okay?

I’ve been thinking a lot about packing our things up and moving. I’d prefer Ptown as it’s where I grew up, but seeing as how that’d be a little more of a drive for Steven, that’s probably not going to happen. The other option is CollegeTown. Regardless, the nagging desire to have people my age around me was drowning out almost all of my reasonable thoughts. Thing is, I’ve been feeling awfully lonely. I want friends my own age who live close enough that I can visit with frequently and not just when one of them gets hitched or has a kid. And, it’d be especially great if Lorelei could have some playdates thrown in as well. But, really. Do you know what most 22 year olds are doing? In my head, it sounds great to go to CollegeTown and be able to go have drinks with friends, but most likely the vast amount of those friends would be at a totally different (partying) stage in their life. Realistically, I’m sure that’s not what I REALLY want. Do I? (No.)

I’m just a little stir-crazy is all. Lorelei and Steven make great company, but sometimes, a girl just needs to get away. By herself. And, showers don’t count, sweetie. They really don’t. Problem is, we basically live in a small retirement town. Don’t get me wrong, this place is peaceful as all get out and absolutely beautiful with basically no crime rate BUT sometimes it gets a little too quiet. And, as much as I love my neighbors, all but one set could be my grandparents. Which is awesome…until it comes time to socializing. With. People. Our. Own. Age. And, then it gets tricky. I’m all for throwing parties and I totally respect and enjoy people of all ages, but methinks inviting neighbors over for a cocktail party could likely end with false teeth in my Bloody Mary, or something even more crazy and slightly mind-scarring.

Hell, I dunno.  Maybe I shouldn’t knock it before I try it, eh?  Could at the very least make for some great blog-fodder.

I recently found this super cool deal that was going on. Basically, you send in your vitamins (one bottle) – used…although at least a couple had to be left…and then, this company trades you your crap synthethic vitamins for FREE whole foods vitamin. Cool, huh? Um, $5 crap vitamins traded in for $50 valued whole foods vitamins. Duh. So, I traded in some prenatal vitamins I had…and had trouble stomaching. Yesterday, I get an email from the lady who’s heading up this trade-off. And, she sent me this link about my vitamins: Ashley’s Vitamins. They were prenatal vitamins from Walmart. No wonder why I couldn’t stomach them. Still think the government won’t let stores stock unsafe things on their shelves?

And, then…I found this cool site for your pleasure: http://www.folduscandidate.com/ Go on. You know you want to. Fold a US Pres. Candidate and have some fun.

This town is cheap.  I just don’t HAVE the money.  There’s a difference.  I decided to be more proactive and call surrounding towns (I live in a VERY small place) and see if anyone even BOUGHT antique dining sets.  I had a list of over 20 antique stores in one city.  Guess what.  Apparently none of them buy anything.  Liars.  Apparently, they pray to the furniture god and get free furniture for their stores.  Liars.

And, then I called an auction house.  Have I mentioned how I hate liars?  And, I really don’t like people who bullshit and are so up on their ego that they KNOW they are right…and you are wrong.  So, I call this dude that does auctions (he’s not technically an auction house, I don’t think).  He said he’d give me $400 bucks for my set IF he bought stuff from that time period.  Meaning the 1920s.

$400 doesn’t sit well with me.  At all.  I’m not stingy, but I’m not stupid.  So, I started researching.  Turns out, what I have on my hands is an Art Deco set from the 1920s period.  The Art Deco stuff was started by Walter Gropius in Bauhaus in 1919 in response to all the frilly swirls going on (he was being a bit defiant) – SO, for the next 20 years, his style heavily impacted furniture in the US and Europe.  And, guess what?  I was just told by some “experts” in this field (of antiques) that not only is my set worth more a little more than $400…it’s actually worth 3 x my asking price.  Well, holy hell.

So, now…I’ve decided to let the dear state of New York (because I was told that Art Deco goes pretty fast there) know that I have this set and they can have it for the low low price of 1600$ – as long as they pay for it to be shipped wherever.  I’m really not stingy.  They can deliver it and still make quite a bit off of it if they chose to sell it.

*Sigh*

I’m a “grow your own tomatoes ” type of gal…but this town seems to be a “I want your tomatoes…for free” type of town.  And, yes.  I did just use a metaphor with tomatoes.  Leave me alone.

As you know, I have my lovely dining room set up for sale. I also put it on Craigslist. And – within a few hours, I had an offer. From a sweet lady in Colorado. She offered me the full price (didn’t even try to negotiate) and said the pictures were enough. Okay. I did take a lot of pictures – and, I am aware that this set could potentially be worth more than what I’m asking – if that’s your thing. She offered to send a CERTIFIED CASHIER’S CHECK if I’d reserve the set for her. A flag went up in my head. But, what do I have to lose so long as I don’t cash the check yet? Craigslist is FREE.

So, I obliged, just to see what would happen.

Her grammar kind of sucked, but I try to be a non-judging person. OBVIOUSLY, not everyone who is in America has perfect English – even those that were born and raised here. And, I happen to know some folks that can’t spell worth a crap…and they AREN’T trying to screw with me. So, I looked over it, while mentally taking note.

And, then…I decided I’d just put my listing back up on Craigslist. I’d offer to the girl that I could take cash, debit, credit, or paypal or “she” could move on. Within a few minutes, I had emails from the same “Kelly Joe” about the dining room set. Only, they didn’t realize they were emailing me again.

Apparently this chick/dude failed Scam Artist school. I am seriously thinking about writing a Scammer’s book and having a class and making people pay outrageous amounts of cash for it.

So, Kelly Joe. This is for you – my tips for you to be a better scammer:

1. Lies take more lies to cover up. Decide who you are going to be and write it down in a notebook. You can’t be Kelly one minute and Kelly’s husband the next. If Kelly’s husband was trying to buy Kelly the dining room set, why would Kelly have sent me the first 4 emails? You really need to decide who you are going to be. At least make this scamming worth my time.

2. You would probably do better trying to make deals with stupid people. And you might waste less of your precious scamming time if you picked your targets a bit better. You wasted a good amount of time as I ridiculed you (while you were apparently oblivious).

3. Making people feel bad for you because you are scamming them…is not logical…and it doesn’t work.

4. Americans don’t trust people who travel to India to have surgeries.

5. Learn how to “avoid” questions better. You pretty much sucked. Again, wrong target. I’m awesome at not getting totally off track and I’m awesome at the avoidance game. Pick somebody with comparable intellect to target – which means, you may want to start checking out Preschools.

6. If you’re going to send emails, do your research. Check Craigslist for the scammer section and try to change your emails up a bit more. When sections of your email reads word for word almost – that’s a pretty huge red flag.

7. Learn to spell. Learn to talk. And, oh yeh. Get a real job.

Here’s the complete chat for your reading entertainment:  (*I am “me”)

0:29 AM kelly: Hi

10:30 AM i want to know if u have received the check ?

10:31 AM me: No

  I can accept credit cards, could you pay by that instead?

10:32 AM You there?

10:34 AM kelly: no

  that is the only means

10:35 AM if you have not received the check,then you will be getting it on monday

  get it cashed

10:36 AM and send the excess to my mover

  ok?

 me: Yeh, I’m not doing that

10:37 AM kelly: i really need the cabinet

 me: Then, pay with debit or credit card

  I really need to not be scammed

 kelly: am scamming you

10:38 AM me: I know

  Or, you try.

10:40 AM Look. If you aren’t scamming me, then why not pay with debit or credit card?

10:41 AM kelly: am not in usa

  am in india

  for a erysurg

  surgery

10:42 AM people have spoil the net

  that is the main reason

 me: Oh, gotcha. Last week, you lived in colorado. Now, you are in India. For a surgery.

 kelly: i dont blame you

 me: Makes TOTAL sense.

 kelly: am always travelling

 me: for surgeries?

 kelly: that is the nature of my job

10:43 AM am based in colorado

 me: I bet. If I were scamming good folks, I’d be traveling a lot too

 kelly: i think you also travel

  really

10:44 AM me: Where do you think I travel to?

 kelly: anywhere

 me: Einstein has nothing on you.

10:45 AM kelly: bye

 me: When will your mover be here?

10:46 AM Can he be here tomorrow?

  I REALLY need this set to be out of here

 kelly: once he receives the excess funds

 me: Well, since he’ll be coming here anyways, I’ll give him the funds when he gets here

10:47 AM Plus a little extra

 kelly: HE WILL BE NEEDING IT FOR OFFSETTING THE COST OF SHIPMENT

  HE WILL BE NEEDING IT FOR OFFSETTING THE COST OF SHIPMENT

  AND HE DOSENT HAVE IT,HIS NOT COMING

  AND HE DOSENT HAVE IT,HIS NOT COMING

10:48 AM me: No need to yell.

  No need to yell.

 kelly: THATS ACCORDING TO OUR AGREEMENT

  THATS ACCORDING TO OUR AGREEMENT

 me: It doesn’t make you sound smarter.

  It doesn’t make you sound smarter.

  No, that was not our agreement.

  No, that was not our agreement.

 kelly: AM NOT TRYING TO

  AM NOT TRYING TO

  B SMART

  B SMART

 me: Dude. Stop using all CAPS.

  Dude. Stop using all CAPS.

 kelly: HONESTLY SPEAKING

  HONESTLY SPEAKING

 me: It’s rude. Didn’t your mother ever teach you that?

  It’s rude. Didn’t your mother ever teach you that?

10:49 AM Okay, so where should I send this check?

  Okay, so where should I send this check?

10:50 AM kelly: WHY DO YOU HAVE TO INSULT MY MOM

  WHY DO YOU HAVE TO INSULT MY MOM

  FUCKOFF

  FUCKOFF

10:51 AM me: How was I insulting your mom?

  How was I insulting your mom?

 kelly: MY MOM IS NOT INVOLVE IN THIS

  MY MOM IS NOT INVOLVE IN THIS

 me: I just asked you to not be rude and yell (by using all CAPS)

  I just asked you to not be rude and yell (by using all CAPS)

10:52 AM Obviously.

  Obviously.

 kelly: YOU TAKING THIS TOO FAR

  YOU TAKING THIS TOO FAR

 me: Because I don’t want you to yell at me?

  Because I don’t want you to yell at me?

 kelly: WHY CANT YOU TRUST ME

  WHY CANT YOU TRUST ME

 me: Or because I need an address

  Or because I need an address

10:53 AM kelly: THIS IS NET,WE DIFFERENT PEOPLE

  THIS IS NET,WE DIFFERENT PEOPLE

  HAVE ALSO BEEN SCAMMED SEVERAL TIMES

  HAVE ALSO BEEN SCAMMED SEVERAL TIMES

 me: I bet.

  I bet.

  On both accounts.

  On both accounts.

  Truly.

  Truly.

 kelly: BUT LIFE HAS TO CONTINUE

  BUT LIFE HAS TO CONTINUE

 me: It most certainly does! Richer no doubt.

  It most certainly does! Richer no doubt.

10:54 AM So, where should I send the extra money?

  So, where should I send the extra money?

 kelly: I WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU AS SOON AS I HEAR FROM MY MOVER

  I WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU AS SOON AS I HEAR FROM MY MOVER

10:55 AM I WILL SEND IT TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

  I WILL SEND IT TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

 me: Okay, well, I’ll be leaving soon and won’t have access to email.

  Okay, well, I’ll be leaving soon and won’t have access to email.

 kelly: OKAY

  OKAY

 me: So, as soon as I get the check, I’m going to need an address so I can make one stop into town

  So, as soon as I get the check, I’m going to need an address so I can make one stop into town

10:56 AM kelly: CAN I COUNT ON YOU

  CAN I COUNT ON YOU

  ?

  ?

  BECAUSE AM GETTING IT FOR MY WIFE

  BECAUSE AM GETTING IT FOR MY WIFE

 me: I’m leaving tonight to go out of the country. I really need the address quickly.

  I’m leaving tonight to go out of the country. I really need the address quickly.

  Sure, what does your wife do for a living?

  Sure, what does your wife do for a living?

10:57 AM kelly: MY WIFE Kelly

  MY WIFE Kelly

 me: Oh, so you aren’t kelly?

  Oh, so you aren’t kelly?

  You signed the emails as Kelly.

  You signed the emails as Kelly.

  Dang. I’m sad. I was hoping I was talking to a Kelly.

  Dang. I’m sad. I was hoping I was talking to a Kelly.

10:58 AM Wait. You mean you aren’t Kelly?

  Wait. You mean you aren’t Kelly?

  I love buncombe! This is fun. We should do it often.

 kelly: this is my wife’s email

10:59 AM we have access to each others mail

  it’s trust

  because am getting itfor her

 me: I bet! mpd is hard.

 kelly: what do u mean

11:00 AM are u male or female

 me: Depends on the day mostly.

  Like you, I’m guessing.

  So, where ar eyou having this set delivered?

11:01 AM Hong Kong?

 kelly: colorado

 me: Oh, well heck. I’ll be passing through Colorado when I get back from Peru Wednesday. I’ll just drop it off!

11:02 AM Brilliant!

 kelly: i think i have to go

 me: This will be perfect!

  I bet. Can I speak to John next?

 kelly: i dont like the way you are talking to me

 me: Or, Elvis?

  I really want to talk to Elvis

  Don’t be a ninny.

11:03 AM Didn’t they teach you that in scam artist school? Not to be sensitive? No wonder why you failed!

 kelly: i think its a sin telling you the truth

11:04 AM me: Right. Reverse Psych doesn’t work on me. I’m a psych major.

  Well one of me is.

 kelly: take care and bye

11:05 AM me: toodle doo

 kelly: ok

  bye

11:06 AM me: Sorry, I didn’t feel like being bescumbered! Maybe next time?

  Actually no. Not ever.

  You’ve just been blogged.

11:07 AM kelly: ok

11:08 AM really!

11:09 AM me: really what?

11:10 AM kelly: takecare

  i have to go

  talk to u later

 me: okay bye.

11:11 AM See you Wednesday.

 kelly: i will send my mover’s info to you by mail

  ok?

First, I know, I know…I’m so very late for posting about my Organization 2008 updates.

This past week, my goal was to clean and organize the Master Bedroom and closets (meaning me cleaning mine and him cleaning his).  Lucky for me, last year, I’d bought, assembled, and installed (with the help of my wonderful hubby) a closet shelving system.  So, that was grand.  Basically, I had a system in my closet already.  So, all I had to do was refold and reorganize a few things and then I was FINISHED with the closet!  Also, a few weeks ago, I bought a placemat in bright colors (plastic, and from Walmart) and some (as in, 2) aqua plastic stemware (with wide mouths, also from walmart) and a couple of matching bowls (also plastic, also from walmart, also aqua).  My wire closet organization system/shelving is not always the best thing for my jewelry. In fact, I didn’t really have a set up for my jewelry at ALL.  A few necklaces dangled off of a post, but everything else stayed in their respective boxes.  So, I put the placemat on that shelf (so I could put smaller items on the shelf and they wouldn’t fall through), and then used the two bowls to hold different things.  One holds random stuff – like receipts I need to keep, extra buttons, stuff that gets lines out of my clothing, coins, etc.  The other holds bracelets and earrings.  Then, I stacked my plastic stemware (they also have little bubbles in the design) so they resembled a fountain and draped my necklaces over the sides (on both tiers).  It kind of looks like a fountain…and if I didn’t have so many necklaces, I might be able to see everything.  Haha.  But, I have a feeling that I’ll be passing a few pieces on, once I figure out what I wear and what I don’t.  ( I just bought this jewelry from some family/friends jewelry parties last year.  And while I LOVE necklaces…I rarely wear them… – So, I’ll either wear them, or pass them on!)

I had a few things on “my side of the room” that were pretty random and totally didn’t belong, so I put those up.  Now, I have a few things for my huge giveaway for a local parenting site I have…but those will be gone first week of June.  So, that’s temporary.  And then…I gathered my huge pile of books from under my bed and reorganized them, stacking them in order by which I wanted to read first.  Let me tell you, I have a LOT of books on my reading list.  In fact, I just started and finished an entire book this past weekend.  I go through books fast, but also, I have been known to have several different books going at once (different genres).  The neat pile of books under my bed will most likely stay there.  Not the same books, but I’m sure I’ll always have a book list of cool finds.  I love books.  So sue me.  And, under our bed is hidden, I know where they are…so why not use the space —as long as it’s organized!

So, the room is almost completely organized, save for husband’s closet.  But, after a bit of a pep-talk we had, I’m hoping it will be finished tonight.    So, next on our list is the Dining Room/Kitchen.  We’ve decided to combine it all into one week.

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Lorelei is now walking more and more!  Of course, she’s still loving the crawling thing.  She’s not stupid.  She KNOWS how to get their faster.  She still  loves computers and food and animals.  In fact, just a second ago, she was trying to feed the kitty (Thomas) a USB cable.  He wasn’t buying it.  The kitties know they get in trouble for chewing cords of any kind.  Big trouble.  Baby L is doing great with “discipline” – which is mostly the word “NO” and occasionally a light smack on the hand if she keeps trying to touch something that she absolutely shouldn’t (things that could hurt her or break).  In fact, after a couple of run ins with the word, “NO”, she’ll often cruise by something (like animal food bowls), stop, look at it…look at us…and either shake her head “no”, say “no”, or both – and then keep crawling.  I love that she’ll touch something and then look TO US to see if it’s okay.  Sometimes she’ll test outside of that, just to make sure we are consistent…and we are.  I love this kid.

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And, lastly…I’m nearing 100 posts.  Like, SERIOUSLY nearing..  SOOOO…post me some random questions in my comments.  They can be funny, serious, whatever.  You can ask me random questions, cheesy questions, or stuff that you always wanted to know.  I promise!  I love questions, and I’ll answer almost anything.  I’m an open book (if you couldn’t tell already).  So PLEASE.  Leave me some questions.  I don’t care if you always comment, lurk, or whatever – just ask!!!  I feel stupid asking myself AND answering questions.  lol

Take a look to the left…it’s a new page.  “Bloggy Directory.”

So, I had this idea: Why not make a master list of cool bloggers all around the world and separate them out according to where they live??

Why?  Because I’d love to meet some people in this area…and heck, if I happen to be in THEIR area…I’d love to meet them too.  So, I thought it’d just be kind of cool.

Now, I know where a lot of my friends live already…but I’m not going to assume that you want in (some people may not)…so…IF you do…please leave me a comment with your real name (first), which blogs you want on there, and what state or province or whatever (if you aren’t in the US)…and you can be as detailed as you want, for example:  You could say “Kentucky” or “Western, KY” or….even name a specific City if you want.

Plus…I’ll link you on that page.

If you go to the Bloggy Directory Page now, you’ll see mine and Steven’s up already…just to get an idea…

I’m hoping by Wednesday, I’ll have a HUGE list

Just keep em coming!