Time flies

Wow. I seriously can't believe that tomorrow will be the first day of March. Didn't we just have Christmas? Mind you, I am not complaining about spring coming...I am all for that, but it is really amazing how fast time passes.

I am so ready for spring to come so I can get outside and plant some flowers. Although, if I want to be in decent shape by the time it is warm enough to wear shorts, I should really get the lead out if ya know what I mean.

I am lucky enough not to have to suffer through allergy season, as Tony is a snotty, sneezy, itchy, mess, so yay me for that. I get kind of giddy when it starts to warm up. I just love being outside, even if it is just sitting on the porch lounging. I also really like to hang my laundry out to dry...love that smell!

So, here comes March, and before we know it, it will be October...isn't that just the way it works? ;0) Anyone have a favorite spring activity? Or just a favorite thing about spring?

I'm getting tired of this

I had to say goodbye to another family member yesterday. My great-aunt passed away and yesterday was her funeral. It is hard when you get to the age where all of your aunts, uncles, and grandparents are getting up there in years. When I was younger, I remember going to a few services, but this is the third one in less than a year. I love seeing my family members, but not under such circumstances.

The service was lovely and touching. Her grandson made everyone cry when he got up to speak about her, and everything was just as she wanted it. So, after the service, the family had a lunch, so I got to talk to some family, and eat...so that was good.

I didn't have to go to work afterwards, so my parents and I went to my dad's favorite bar. My mom doesn't drink, and I wasn't in the mood to do so, so we decided to shoot pool. My dad is a great shooter, and my mom is pretty good as well.

Mom and I were the only ones shooting for a while, as there weren't many people there to begin with. Surprisingly, I was doing most of the winning. I'm not to bad myself, but I rarely beat my dad. Long story short...we spent most of the day shooting, and as more people came in, some of the guys were trying to be competitive and were putting their quarters up to play....I beat all except one. So, that made me feel pretty good.

So, yesterday was bittersweet, I guess that was the point of this rambling mess. I am totally glad that it is Friday, and I hope everyone had a good weekend!!

I want to leave you with one thing that the preacher said at the service. I have heard it before, and you may have as well, but it is very true.

"The Dash" by Linda Ellis

I Suck...I know

I must admit that I enjoy reading other blogs much more than I like updating my own...I know what a shock! So, I wanted to make an appearance before everyone deserts me ;0)

We had a bastard of a snow storm last week, and I am still sore from shoveling out. Of course, New York had it worse, but I still feel the need to bitch. I had a couple days off due to the weather, but I think I would rather work than shovel. I did get some cleaning done at home, so that was good.

My dog is hilarious in the snow. He has to be leashed to go outside, but he still tries to take off running.....he just drags me behind him. He tries to get us to take him out every five minutes so he can go eat some more snow....what a knucklehead ;0)

I will tell you this story quickly, because I am sure that it is funnier to everyone but me ;0) The other morning, I get up and proceed to get dressed to take Buddy out for his morning constitution....now mind you the snow is hard, so I didn't bother putting on my boots, and opted for slippers...do we see where I am headed with this? So, we get to the door, I open it and Buddy decides that it is a fabulous idea to yank me off the porch, out of my slippers and across the snow to the big pile of snow so he could piss. Now, I am laying on the ground in my pink jammies, bare footed, no gloves, and severely pissed off. I mean, he literally drug me across the snow...the neighbors should consider themselves lucky that my pants didn't get pulled down. So, I had to walk across the snow in my bare feet, to the porch where my slippers were still laying where I had stood the moment before....what a way to start the day off!!

Although I didn't see the humor in it at the time...typing this I was laughing to myself the whole time! Happy Monday (if there is such a thing) ;0)

Wanna be my Valentine?

So, is anyone ready for Valentine's Day? I'm not that's for sure! Is there anyone who chooses to ignore Valentine's Day for the sheer commercialism of it? I think it's a bunch of crap, but it is nice to do something romantic with your "other half" ;0).

This weekend I am going to make some sugar cookies..yum! I love to bake, so I am excited...even if I will be baking by myself. I plan on doing a Valentine theme with the cookies, cause I have some cute cookie cutters. Two years ago at Easter dinner I was in charge of bringing a dessert, so I got the bright idea to make something for each individual.

First of all A.C. Moore to me is like crack to a junkie, just so ya know. I saw an idea for cookie flowers on sticks on their website, so I bought everyone an Easter mug for $1, and then made four cookies per person (Easter theme), and decorated them accordingly. I put foam in the mugs, poked the cookie pops in, covered the foam in Easter grass, and topped with jelly beans. So, I was thinking of doing something similar for Valentine's Day.

So, what do you think? Good idea? Would you buy something like that for your sweetie? I know that I have pictures of the Easter cookies, but I don't know where they are...I'll have to look. I was also entertaining the idea of making some chocolates, but we will see how long the cookies take to do.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!!

I've got nothing!

I have seriously just sat here staring at the computer screen for half an hour. I can not think of one good thing to write about, except my lack of an idea to write about...pure genius! There is nothing noteworthy happening in missyland as of right now...I am so boring that I am making myself sleepy.

I have been experiencing some inner turmoil, but I like you guys and don't want to turn your brains into mush reading my emo drivel...your welcome.

It has been bitter cold here...with the wind chills I think it was -10, and I don't like it one bit. I am not a cold weather person. Buddy on the other hand, seems to want to go out every five minutes in the cold, so he can sniff the air and eat some snow.

So, happy hump day guys! Here's hoping that I think of something decent to write about!!

Some days are just better than others....

I really need to get myself a hobby...or two...or three or four. Have you ever known someone who gets something (or a bunch) of things started and either doesn't finish them at all or takes a really loooong time to do so? That describes me to a T.

It seems that I have no attention span. If I start something and it isn't going to be done in one sitting/session....forget it...it will then sit and collect dust. For example, I decided that I wanted to teach myself to use a woodburner....it's not that it is hard to use, but you have to learn the technique. I did one table and I just cant bring myself to pick it up and use it again. I enjoyed doing it, but I guess now that I have done it, there is no challenge to learn it anymore.

Wow, I think I just realized what my problem is. I love to try new things...especially crafts, but as soon as I know I can do it, I want to find something else to learn. How weird is that? Well, I am sure that you guys have already figured out that I was a little off, but you are still here!

So, what are your hobbies or interests? What do you like to do to unwind? I love to go fishing or go for a long drive, or hike.

On a side note...I am excited for tomorrow. My sis and I are getting together to make candy...YAY! I will be baking cookies as well to make cookie bouquets and the chocolates will be part of them! I will be sure to take pictures to share. I hope everyone has a great weekend!!! T.G.I.F.