Aloha Friday

It's Aloha Friday over at An Island Life!

Answer my question and make sure you post one on your blog!

After that, go relax because today is Friday!!

Question for you this week is:

What do you do to keep cool in extreme heat?

My answer:

Because this week has been insanely out of the normal for the area, everyone is doing whatever they can to keep cool, including late night swimming at local lakes and renting motel rooms with a/c. For me, I'm going to bed with wet washcloths, fans blowing and spending as much time near bodies of water that I can. I'm also drinking anything cold I can get my hands on!

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Studying the twinkies

In an effort to clarify questions about the purported durability and unusual physical characteristics of Twinkies, we subjected the Hostess snack logs to the following experiments:

Exposure

A Twinkie was left on a window ledge for 4 days, during which time an inch and a half of rain fell. Many flies were observed crawling across the Twinkie's surface, but contrary to hypothesis, birds, even pigeons, avoided this potential source of substance. Despite the rain and prolonged exposure to the sun, the Twinkie retained its original color and form. When removed, the Twinkie was found to be substantially dehydrated. Cracked open, it was observed to have taken on the consistency of industrial foam insulation; the filling however, retained its advertised "creaminess"

Radiation

A Twinkie was placed in a conventional microwave oven, which was set for precisely 4 minutes - the approximate cooking time of bacon. After 20 seconds, the oven began to emit the Twinkie's rich, characteristic aroma of artificial butter. After one minute, this aroma began to resemble the acrid smell of burning rubber. The experiment was aborted after 2 minutes 10 seconds when thick, foul smoke began billowing from the top of the oven. A second Twinkie was subjected to the same experiment; this Twinkie leaked molten white filling. When cooled, this now epoxylike filling bonded the Twinkie to its plate, defying gravity: it was removed only upon application of a butter knife. Extreme Force

A Twinkie was dropped from a ninth-floor window, a fall of approximately 120 feet. It landed right side up, then bounced onto its back. The expected "splatter" effect was not observed. Indeed, the only discernible damage to the Twinkie was a narrow fissure on its underside; otherwise, the Twinkie remained structurally intact.

Extreme Cold

A Twinkie was placed in a conventional freezer for 24 hours. Upon removal, the Twinkie was not found to be frozen solid, but its physical properties had noticeably "slowed". The filling was found to be the approximate consistency of acrylic paint, while exhibiting the mercurylike property of not adhering to practically any surface. It was noticed the Twinkie had generously absorbed the freezer odors.

Extreme Heat

A Twinkie was exposed to a gas flame for 2 minutes. While the Twinkie smoked and blackened and the filling in one of its "cream holes" boiled, the Twinkie did not catch fire. It did, however produce the same "burning rubber" aroma noticed in the irradiation experiment.

Immersion

A Twinkie was dropped into a large bucket filled with water, the Twinkie floated momentarily, then began to list and sink. Viscous yellow tendrils ran off its lower half, possibly consisting of a water-soluble artificial coloring. After 2 hours, the Twinkie bloated substantially. Its coloring was now a very pale tan - in contrast to the yellow, urine-like water that surrounded it. The Twinkie bobbed when touched, and had a gelatinous texture. After 72 hours, the Twinkie had increased roughly 200 percent of its original size. The water had turned opaque, and a small, fan-shaped spray of filling had leaked from one of the "cream holes". Unfortunately, efforts to remove the Twinkie for further analysis were abandoned when, under light pressure the Twinkie disintegrated into an amorphous cloud of debris. A distinctly sour odor was noted.

Summary of Results

The Twinkie's survival of a 120-foot drop, along with some of the unusual phenomena associated with the "creamy filling" and artificial coloring, should give pause to those observers who would unequivocally categorize the Twinkie as "food". Further clinical inquiry is required before any definite conclusions can be drawn.

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Not that I can even remember the last time I ate a Twinkie, but I don't think I'll ever be eating one again!!
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She Was Nominated; She Won!!

First of all, do you see that? 105 degrees! That does NOT happen here! Ever! It's hot. Really, really frickin H-O-T. I would be able to tolerate it more if my house wasn't about 95 degrees.

Seattle broke a record yesterday by getting to 103. {I'm about 45 minutes north of Seattle} Crazy stuff!!

The heat has sucked all of my brain cells out so my brain is mush today. Because of that I'm going to get caught up on all the bloggy love I've received.

Thank you to every single one of you that have given me these awards!! Muah!!

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I received this award from Shortmama @ Family of Shorts

Isn't it cute? Of all the words I would use to describe myself, creative or Kreativ would not be one of them!

There are rules for the award of course. One is to list 7 things about myself that my readers may not already know about me.

Here it goes...

1. I like camping but not in a tent.

2. When I stick my tummy out, I've got the perfect pregnant belly. Now if only there were a baby in there. lol

3. I had my first kiss in kindergarden by Jimmy Parker. My next kiss wasn't until my 16th birthday by Kyle.

4. I don't like to throw {paper} things away. We have way too many old bills, etc laying around cuz I won't toss them...just in case.

5. My house is regularly a disaster because I'm too lazy to pick things up. Kyle and I are slobs but try to hide it by frantically cleaning when we have company coming over.

6. I'm only half-heartedly searching for a job right now.

7. My sister and I used to never get along. Now we do, and I'd even consider us friends.

I am also supposed to pass this on to 7 people.

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And then I received this award from Amy at Just Add Walter.

The rules are:
1. Tell your readers 10 things about you they may not know, but that are true
2. Tag 10 people with the award

10 Honest Things
1. I have a terrible sweet tooth.

2. I have all of my diaries from growing up.

3. I have lots of 'wants' but can never think of them when it comes time for my birthday and Christmas.

4. Speaking of my birthday...it's coming up in just over a month. I'm going to be 3-0!! Ahhhh!!

5. I'm looking forward to being 30.

6. I feel like people look down on me when they find out I'm 'only' in my 20's.

7. I'm a total worry-wart. I'm worrying about Chewy & Milo in this heat. I worry about Kyle if I don't hear from him in awhile {like if he's out with the guys and says he'll be home or call me by a certain time}.

8. With candy, I prefer flavors like cinnamon, mint, etc to fruity flavors.

9. I want a maid service and some day I plan on actually getting it.

10. I want my house decorated nicely, but I have no vision when it comes to that sort of thing.

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This one was given to me by Momma at All This Is True on my Love Dare blog, but I'm keeping that strictly for The Love Dare so I'll post this here.

1.Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude
3. Link to your nominees within your post
4.Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award
5.Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award.
Tell us how you've come to have an attitude of gratitude.

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{I don't know if these two go together or what, so I'm sticking them together.}

From Momma at All This Is True.

The rule for this award... pass this along to 5 blogs which I also find, alluring, amusing, bewitching, impressive, and inspiring!


This award serves as a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging. If you receive the award, you are asked to share why you love blogging, share your award in a post as soon as you receive it, link back to the person who gave it to you, and distribute the award to other bloggers.

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I received this award from Carebear at Two Under Two, Whew!

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This one I've had since January! Yeah, I know. January. But it's so dang complicated. I'm refusing to follow the rules. Shoot me.

Thanks so much to Jodi over at Our Crazy Life for my blogging award! She gave me this award to support and encourage me in the blogging world!

Now for the rules. Which are kinda confusing and long, so that is why it has taken me a while, not because I'm not appreciative!

1. Select 10 bloggers: 5 you consider your blogging Helping Hand then "Pay it Forward" by extending your "Helping Hand" to 5 additional bloggers in support and encouragement for their efforts.

2. In passing on the Emblem, each recipient must provide the name of blog or blog author with a link for others to visit. Each recipient must show the Emblem and put the name and link to the blog that has given it to her or him.

3. Link the Emblem to this post: Helping Hand: Much Obliged and Paying it Forward so that others will know it origin and impetus.

4. If you have not already done so, show your recipients some love by adding them to your blog roll, Technorati Favorite list, or in any other way to further let them know that their blog voice is important to you and being heard.

5. Add your name to The Helping Hand meme and don't forget to leave a comment as a permanent record of all Helping Hand recipients.

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I received these awards from Ashley at {Let Go, Laughing}.

I am supposed to fill out this questionnaire thingy and I'm only allowed to use one word answers which is really hard but here goes...

1. Where is your cell phone? room
2. Your hair? brown
3. Your mother? awesome
4. Your father? loving
5. Your favorite food? seafood
6. Your dream last night? none
7. Your favorite drink? water
8. Your dream/goal? family
9. What room are you in? computer
10. Your hobby? blogging
11. Your fear? death
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? motherhood
13. Where were you last night? couch
14. Something that you aren’t? patient
15. Muffins? chocolate
16. Wish list item? children
17. Where did you grow up? Washington
18. Last thing you did? slept
19. What are you wearing? PJ's
20. Your TV? old
21. Your pets? adorable
22. Friends? forever
23. Your life? good
24. Your mood? sleepy
25. Missing someone? friends
26. Vehicle? Durango
27. Something you’re not wearing? shoes
28. Your favorite store? Target
29. Your favorite color? brown
30. When was the last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? dunno
32. Your best friend? Hubby
33. One place that I go to over and over? ocean
34. One person who emails me regularly? mom
35. Favorite place to eat? Anthony's

So there ya have it! I'm all caught up now. And guess what? I'm breaking ALL the rules and I'm not passing them on. I TOTALLY appreciate them, but I just suck at passing them on.

If you read my blog and you want to snag them for yourself, GO FOR IT!! I would LOVE for each and every one of you to have any of these awards! And I won't even tell if you decide to snag them and not pass them on. ;0P

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Wordlessful Wednesday: Leavenworth

Right now, as I put this post together, it is 11:25 pm. It is currently 87 degrees IN my house {it was 91 just a few hours ago} and about 79 outside. This just doesn't happen in Western Washington! We're melting.

When I got home from my sister's earlier, I hopped in the shower and took a cold one. It was 96 at her house and 94 at mine. It may have even gotten hotter since I checked it mid-afternoon. This is just crazy!!

While I love this weather, trying to sleep in it is miserable! And I feel so badly for all the pets. Poor Chewy doesn't know what to do with himself! Earlier, I looked out the back deck and Milo was laying out there on his back trying to get cooled down.

None of this has anything to do with the post, just thought I'd put it out there since this is so not usual. Oh, I was watching the news a little bit ago and they said the last time we got even close to these temps {it's supposed to get to over 100 today - Wednesday} was in 1998!! We're likely going to break some records!

My computer room is the hottest room in the house. So if I'm a bit absent from the blogosphere for the next few days, you'll know why. I can't sit in this room or else I'll melt into the carpet. I plan on responding to all your comments from the past week or so as soon as it cools down enough for me to spend any amount of time in here.

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Almost to Leavenworth
{He never stops and lets me take pictures but he did this time. I'll show more of that adventure another time.}

One of the two brats & beers that we had.

The restaurant / hut that we got our food at.

One of the three goats that was hanging out on this hillside.

The real golf course-looking putt-putt course.

What Kyle never gets to do at home because we have a queen.

{Part of} the Wenatchee River.

We always get ice cream and salt water taffy when we go to Leavenworth.

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And Mostly Wordless Wednesday here.

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TAT / TST: Text Gone Wrong

A few months ago, my brother-in-law, Justin, was at work. He works for one of the local cities, in the parks department.

On this particular day, him and a buddy of his were flagging.

I don't know what the conversation was, but the friend flipped him off. So Justin takes out his phone and sends him a text and puts his phone away.

He didn't hear from the friend again for a few hours.

{I don't know how far away they were from each other but I'm guessing far enough away that they were mostly having their conversation over text}.

The friend still didn't say anything about the text later.

A couple days go by and Justin tells my sister that he thinks that his friend might be mad at him because he hasn't said anything.

Justin finally asks the friend if he got his text. The friend says no.

OH CRAP!! is what Justin is thinking.

Dawn tells Justin to look at his history and see if he actually sent the text to the friend.

Um...he didn't.

Who did Justin send the text to?

My dad.

And what did the text say?

"You're gay."

That's it. That's all it said.

So when we went out to dinner with my dad on Memorial Day, Dawn told Justin to tell us this story.

My dad says that when he got the text he just chuckled and figured he'd get the story behind it eventually.

Justin was soooo embarrassed.

If you've read my blog for any amount of time, you've likely read that my dad is ultra-conservative. So to tell my dad that he's gay is hilarious because it is so far from the truth.

Justin was apologizing all over himself.

We were all laughing so hard we were crying.

If you're offended by this, I'm sorry. Obviously that is not my intention.

Now, if you've got something totally awkward that has happened to you, why don't you hop on over to Tova Darling's and link up. While you're there, take a look at all the other awkward stories. They'll make you feel better about the things that have happened to you.

And / Or

If you've got a Totally True story you want to share, head over to Once Upon a Miracle for True Story Tuesday and link up there.

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Not Me! Monday

Baby Stellan is back in the hospital.
Please be keeping him and the whole MckMama family in your prayers. Pray for strength for MckMama and wisdom and guidance for his Doctors.

So, we meet again.

It's Monday, and you know what that means....time to confess the things we did NOT do!

MckMama's got all the rules posted so if you haven't participated before, click on over and find out the scoop on all that is "Not Me!" Monday!

As for me...

Kyle and I did NOT go to Leavenworth on Thursday night and leave Chewy at Camp Grandma.

We did NOT drive on over the mountain and once we were checked in, Kyle did NOT tell me that he wanted to take a nap. I did NOT tell him that wasn't about to happen since it was 6pm and we did not drive over here to take a nap, sleep and drive home the next day.

We did NOT have bratts and beer two days in a row, along with double scoops of ice cream in waffle cones. It was NOT all delishious!!

We did NOT play putt-putt two times also. Once was NOT at the hotel's course and once was NOT on a putt-putt course that looked like a real golf course. I did NOT lose by only one point both times. We also did NOT see three goats hanging out on the hillside of the second course.

While driving out to see where Kyle's aunt, uncle and cousins used to live, we did NOT see a horse resting it's head in a tree. I do NOT wish I had made Kyle turn around so I could take a picture.

We also did NOT see a couple chipmunks playing. I did NOT announce to Kyle that it was Alvin and the Chipmunks. He did NOT roll his eyes at me.

After walking around town for awhile, we did NOT go down to the Wenatchee River and I did NOT get in...all the way up to my neck...while Kyle refused to put on his swim trunks and only got in up to his knees. It was NOT freezing until my body went numb.

On Saturday, I did NOT go to my cousin's bridal shower and try to hold back the tears as she was recounting her story of how her and her fiance met. It was not incredibly sweet. It did NOT help that she was crying too.

After the shower, I did NOT rush home to get Kyle. He was not ready to go even though I had told him what time I was going to be home to get him AND I was late. That does NOT frustrate me!

Our next destination was NOT my former employers house, where the annual "Sund-Fest" was being held. It was NOT a gorgeous day. As the day progressed, though, it did NOT get cloudy and then while everyone was eating, it did NOT decide to pour rain. Oh yeah. And we were NOT eating outside, picinic style. We did NOT all run for cover!

It was NOT a blast seeing all my former co-workers. I did NOT find out that my former boss and {still} really good friend, finally sold her {husbands} house after it being on the market for two years. Karen, Cindy and I did NOT do a happy dance while some others looked at us like we were total dorks...which we are.

AND THEN...

Sunday I did NOT go to a park for my BFF's sons 2nd birthday party. Whew!

I am NOT exhausted!

Today is NOT Riika's {one of my bff's} birthday!!

Happy Birthday, Riika!!
So glad you're home!

Sorry these are always so long. I guess I just like to jibber-jabber. ;0P

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Worship and Praise Sunday: I Want To Know You

I Want To Know You
Sonicflood

In the secret
In the quiet place
In the stillness
You are there
In the secret
In the quiet hour I wait
only for You
Cause, I want to know You more

Chorus:
I want to know You
I want to hear Your voice
I want to know You more
I want to touch You
I want to see Your face
I want to know You more

I am reaching
for the highest goal
That I might receive
the prize
Pressing onward
Pushing every hindrance aside
Out of my way
Cause, I want to know You more.

Chorus (3x)

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This is a song that we sing in church a lot.

It's an awesome and just says everything, that a lot of us think, so perfectly.

Chorus:
I want to know You
I want to hear Your voice
I want to know You more
I want to touch You
I want to see Your face
I want to know You more

As Kyle and I were driving back on Friday evening from our day / night away we were listening to the music on the ipod and this group was on there. I forgot that it was and I just love them. So many great, powerful songs. Kyle and I just enjoyed it together and sang along as we were driving towards home.

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Join Brittany at Sweet Nothings for more Worship & Praise Sundays.

She's been away from the computer the past few weeks, but I'm sure she'll be back just as soon as she's able. Maybe even this week. Guess we'll see.

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Ends July 31st!!

Week-End Wordle / Six Word Saturday

To create your own Wordle, go here. And then download MWSnap to save the image. Easy peasy!

Join in on the Week-End Wordle with Shannon at Last Shreds of Sanity. Link up and see what everyone else is coming up with.

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Six Word Saturday:

Cousin's Bridal Shower; Then Company Picnic!!

Busy, busy day today! Since Kyle and I were gone Thursday and Friday, I have to go this morning to get my cousin a gift for her "morning tea" bridal shower. After that, which I have to leave early, I have to come home, get Kyle and then go to my former employers house for a company picnic / get together that they've invited all former employees to. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone since it's been about five months {when I was laid off}. So busy, but I love it!

Have a great day, everyone!!

Join Cate at Show My Face for more Six Word Saturdays. She's got lots of groupies that like to play along!

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Grooms! Once you get married remember that when you have a discussion with your future wife, always remember to get the last two words in: "Yes dear."

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My husband bought me a mood ring the other day. When I'm in a good mood it turns green. When I'm in a bad mood, it leaves a red mark on his forehead.

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An unmarried girl who worked in a busy office arrived one morning and began passing out big cigars and candy, both tied with blue ribbons. When asked what the occasion was, she proudly displayed a new diamond solitaire ring on her third finger, left hand, and announced, "It's a boy, six feet tall and 190 pounds!"

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No husband has ever been shot while doing the dishes.

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A little boy asked his father, "Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?"
And the father replied, "I don't know son, I'm still paying."

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"If you'll make the toast and pour the juice, sweetheart," said the newlywed bride, "breakfast will be ready."
"Good, what are we having for breakfast," said the new husband.
"Toast and juice," she replied.

Aloha Friday

It's Aloha Friday over at An Island Life!

Answer my question and make sure you post one on your blog!

After that, go relax because today is Friday!!

Questionfor you this week is:

What is the most extreme thing / adventure you have ever done?

My answer:

I mentioned in the the eight things meme a week or two ago, but I went on a ziptrek adventure in Whistler, B.C. a few years ago. It was probably one of the most fun things I've ever done.

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On the roof of the hotel

Trying to tan in the altogether may be the stuff of private dreams. But location is everything, according to Story Jokes. An ardent traveler named Joan spent most of her vacation sunbathing on the roof of her hotel. She wore a swimsuit the first day, but on the second, she decided that no one could see her way up there, and she slipped out of it for an overall tan. She'd hardly started when she heard someone running up the stairs; Joan was lying on her stomach, so she just pulled a towel over her rear.

"Excuse me, miss," said the flustered hotel manager, out of breath from dashing up the stairs.

"The hotel doesn't mind you sunbathing on the roof but we would very much appreciate you wearing a bathing suit as you did yesterday."

"What difference does it make," Joan asked rather calmly. "No one can see me up here, and besides, I'm covered with a towel."

"Not exactly," said the manager. "You're lying on the dining room skylight."

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Potato

A guy on the beach just can't seem to make it with any of the girls, so he goes over to the lifeguard tower to see if the lifeguard has any advice for him.

"It's obvious dude," says the lifeguard, "you're wearing baggy old swim trunks that make you look like an old man, they're years outta style. Go get yourself a pair of these spandex Speedos -- about two sizes too small -- and drop a fist-sized potato down inside 'em. You'll have all the chicks you want!"

The following weekend, the guy hits the beach in his tight Speedos with the fist-sized potato and... for cryin' out loud! -- it's worse than before! Everyone on the beach acts disgusted as he walks by, covering their faces, turning away, laughing, looking sick! So the guy goes back to the lifeguard again and asks him:

"What's wrong now?"

"Jeez!" says the lifeguard, "You gotta put the potato in the FRONT, kid!"

Do You Ever Wonder?

In March, I was reading Tova Darling's blog and she mentioned Google Analytics. She said that if you didn't have it, go right then and sign up. Of course I was curious about it, so I did.

Wow!

Now, I'M telling you!

If you do not have it...go right now and sign up for it.

It's very enlightening!

As of yesterday, I have had it for five months.

Some of the searches that get people to my blog are crazy.

They're funny.

They're sad.

They're odd.

They're expected.

They're obscure.

Here is a taste of some of the search queries.

• infertile myrtle...and other variations
  
• acupuncture and pregnancy...and other variations of this
• secondary infertility success stories
• megan needs
• singleladyolga
  
• edmonds beach
• acupuncture childbirth...and other variations
  
• infertility rage
• jokes on infertility....to me, there is nothing funny about it!
• little crowns doily...what the heck?!
• meca mega sperm count...someone must be really hoping and wishing! lol
  
• mom first period cramps pad
  
• my friend is infertile
• never had cramps till I was 40
• noggin pocket full of smiles
• pancake dog triplets multiples and more site...very random!
  
• pcos success stories
• peek a boob moment photos; peek a boob park; peek aboob; peek at boob; peekaboob; peek-a-boob...these are all different searches that I combined.
  
• breast lift without surgery
• "clasp breaks" bra
• i have found you at the site for single and I like you as person ....haha!! alrighty then!
• i hit the jackpot
• my top had slipped
• shoes off
• so good man as you still single
• acupuncture nuggets....hmmm...wonder what this is!
• awkward boob moments
• baby rage picture
• bachelorette party wedgie
• bad cramps after having a baby
• boob fall out
• boob peek in public pool
• boob tuesday
• calf foot massager myrtle oregon
• can being a rad tech make you infertile
• christian chili cook off
• cramps when you go to the bathroom
• dark side diaper cakes
• dear diary punky brewster
• diary + ttc + pcos + foster mom
• do cramps get worse the closer you get to menopause?
• embarrassing boob fallout
• empty arms fertility project; empty arms infertility youtube video...(different searches)
  
• engagement ring solitaire multiple
• engagement stories disney world
• false unicorn success stories
• good sammaritan safety scams
• homemade urinal garage
• i ate a piece of moldy parmesan and i am pregnant...when I first read this I thought it was and NOW I'm pregnant...like it happened cuz of the cheese! Hahaha!!
  
• i its megan how are you
• if you don't get cramps are you infertile?
• i'm so mean
• infertile for 7 years; infertile husband; infertility and thongs...(different searches)
  
• period so bad you had to go to the hospital...that would suck!!
  
• pieces of me infertile
• pms cramps and puking
• rage and infertility
• smoking crack makes you infertile...I think it does a whole lot more than that too!
  
• totally tabitha before boob job...is there someone named totally tabitha or something? LOL
  
• watermelon crap murtle tree
• what do you do when god says no and leaves you with no help...I've had similar thoughts!
  
• why am i not fertile myrtle...I wish I had an answer for this as well!
  
• you don't know how it feels to be infertile
• youtube baby washcloth britches
• saucy trade mom picture

That was a lot, but believe me, not even CLOSE to everything!

So, if you're curious how some people find you, I highly recommend you install Google Analytics on your blog. It'll keep you entertained for quite a while on days when you think you've got nothing better to do.

Edited to add the link. If I remember correctly, once I installed it {just follow the steps once you've clicked on the link...very easy} it took a day or two for any information to actually start showing up.

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Wordless Wednesday: Moron

I scheduled this to post, but it usually helps if you put the correct date. D'oh!

Seriously?

How does this happen?!

It's a parking lot.

With lots of cars.

I'm not even going to comment on the kind of store this is or the person driving because I'm sure I'll get some nasty comments if I do.

Suffice to say...this person?

A moron with a Capital 'M'!

(And I would've gotten better pictures but before the light turned green another moron didn't pull all the way up to the line because she was too busy eating to pay attention to the road. Then the light turned green so I had to take it quickly.)

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And Mostly Wordless Wednesday here.

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Do it!
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TAT / TST: Dance Class

This story does not have to do with the picture, but the picture shows you just how talented of a dancer I am. Always doing opposite of what I'm supposed to do.

I like to think that I've at least gotten some rhythm in my bones since I was younger, though.

The story I'm going to tell you is from when I was 13.

I wanted to take a dance class, but my dad wouldn't pay for it because he didn't believe in dancing...Mr. Ultra-Conservative that he was and is. My mom couldn't afford to pay for me to take classes.

So, with my babysitting money, I decided to pay for a dance class...I believe it was called Jazz Dance, but I don't remember.

There was one studio that was pretty close to my house, but my step-sister would end up being the one to come and pick me up at home and take me once a week. It was too far to walk.

I signed up and what I don't think I realized was that I was going to be the oldest one in the class.

Remember. I was 13.

The others?

Somewhere between 5 and 7.

I was completely embarrassed to be there with kids that were so much younger than me, but I wanted to take the class. So I stuck it out for a couple months or whatever it was.

There was a performance coming up. If I remember correctly, I think it was around Christmas time and we'd be performing at the mall...right outside a bunch of the department stores.

The only song I even slightly remember is C'mon Ride the Train...Choo! Choo! {arm pumping up and down}

We practiced and practiced and I was doing ok in the classroom, but I've never been one that has high confidence doing any sort of performing...add in my insecurities about being there with little kids and I was a disaster waiting to happen.

Performance day comes. I don't even remember who was there. Like, I have no idea if my mom was there. My BFF Jewel told me recently, when we were talking about this, that she was there. I think I just {almost} completely blocked this day from my memory, except the performance itself.

The performance starts and I can't remember ANYTHING except how to move like a frickin train. NOTHING. ELSE. Here I am, 13 and I'm watching some other kid near me, that's years younger, trying to follow what he's doing. I looked and felt like a total fool. I was completely mortified!

Jewel tells me that after watching the performance, for some strange reason, she joined the class! LOL I can tell you, it was NOT because I did an awesome job and she was just so impressed with my skillz! Apparently right as she joined, I quit. Haha! Oops! Guess I just couldn't put myself through the misery of a repeat performance.

Now, if you've got something totally awkward that has happened to you, why don't you hop on over to Tova Darling's and link up. While you're there, take a look at all the other awkward stories. They'll make you feel better about the things that have happened to you.

And / Or

If you've got a Totally True story you want to share, head over to Once Upon a Miracle for True Story Tuesday and link up there.



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Not Me! Monday

Monday. Monday, Monday, Monday. So, we meet again.

This week MckMama is doing something a little different, but I'm not because what she's doing has to do with kidlets and kidlets, I do not have...unless you count Chewy and Milo...which I guess I sort of do, but that's besides the point. If you want to see what I'm talking about, just click on over to visit MckMama.

Actually, this weekend while Kyle and I were driving around doing stuff, I did NOT tell Kyle that I would go golfing with him {Ha!} if he went to the beach with Chewy and me...because his SON wanted him to play with him at the beach. Kyle did NOT then start telling me that in my twisted mind, I some how saw Chewy as my child when really he's our pet. I did NOT tell him that he's wrong. Chewy IS our child and he's the one that's twisted since he's denying his love for his child by calling him a pet. Nope, we certainly did NOT have this conversation.

The day after my day of complaining, I did NOT get some motivation from whoknowswhere to do some things. I did NOT go shopping after doing some errands and get a maxi dress {are those things supposed to drag on the ground? I never figured that out...but it's way cute!}{it's the one that's linked} and a strapless bra. The bra? Yeah, I did NOT buy a "juniors" because it was cheaper. I most definitely did NOT do that!

On that same day, I did NOT decide to take a short cut to avoid having to sit in traffic. My "short cut" did NOT take me WAY out of the way...I did NOT miss a turn somewhere and end up in Monroe, which is where my sister lives, instead of going through Snohomish, which is what I meant to do. I do NOT need to learn the back roads better so that my "short cuts" are actually short cuts!

And while I was in Monroe, I did NOT stop at a coffee stand, which no one was at. Not sure what that was about {pretty sure they skipped out early cuz it was a gorgeous day!}, but McDonald's is in that same parking lot so I did NOT go through the drive through and get one of their mochas for the first time. I did NOT order it without whipped cream and then get handed a mocha with whipped cream. I do not understand what it is about this particular McDonald's that they NEVER get my order correct. It is NOT beyond annoying! I did NOT ask the chick to make it over again, like it should've been done the first time. It's really not that difficult, right?!

My hubby and I did NOT spend a lot of time together this weekend and I did NOT love every minute of it! On Saturday, after he worked all day {when he was supposed to have the day off}, Kyle did NOT come home, get changed and then take me to dinner at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. After dinner we did NOT go down to the beach where there used to be a pier and sit on the rocks watching all the dogs swim around at the dog park. When we were through there, we did NOT stop at Baskin-Robbins because I wanted ice cream. After our little date night, we did NOT come home and Kyle did NOT fall asleep on the couch. He was NOT extra tired since he ended up not getting home till 12:30 AM {Saturday}{after leaving the house at 6:30 AM Friday!!}.

Sunday we did NOT go to church where we, once again, managed to "avoid" our 4th, 7th, 8th grade teacher {small school, she taught multiple grades. lol}. We are NOT total dorks that are too dumb to go up and talk to her, even though we've been going to the same church for almost a year!

After church we did NOT come home, eat lunch, leave and go back to the same beach we were at on Saturday, but this time with Chewy. Because I did NOT have to pee like a racehorse go to the bathroom really, really badly, we did NOT head to Starbucks to use their bathroom and get a drink after the beach. From there we did NOT go to Big 5 and spend a bunch of money that grew on the tree in our backyard that we don't have on 5 pairs of shoes {4 for Kyle; 1 for me}{it was an AWESOME sale or else that would've never happened!!}. PETCO was our next stop where we got Chewy food. It's a damn good thing we love him because dog food is frickin expensive! If that wasn't enough money spent already, we did NOT then take a detour to the inlaws, since we were in the area, and then head to Goodwill where we purchased about 11 games for only a couple bucks each and some new "babies" for Chewy, also only a buck or so a piece {and some electronic crap for Kyle}. {And we only stopped there to dump some left over garage sale stuff off!! Sheesh!}

If that's not enough mushy mushy time with my hubby, NO FEAR! We are NOT going to head out on Thursday for a night away in Leavenworth. It has NOT been far too long since we've spent a night away from home and I do NOT plan to enjoy it to the fullest!

When we get back, it does NOT start a couple weeks of CRAZINESS!! All fun stuff though so I am NOT looking forward to it all!

Now that I've rambled on and on and on...what have you NOT done this week?

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Worship and Praise Sunday: In Christ Alone

In Christ Alone

Michael English

In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I've been blessed beyond measure
And His grace strength alone I overcome
Oh, I could stop and count successes
Like diamonds in my hand
But those trophies could not equal
To the grace by which I stand

Chorus:
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory
In the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone

In Christ alone will I glory
For only by His grace I am redeemed
And only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness to my need
Now I seek no greater honor
Than just to know Him more
And to count my gains, but losses
To glory of my Lord

Repeat Chorus

My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone

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I'm finding myself going back to the old school songs a lot because they're what I grew up with and I just love them so much.

In this particular song, this verse speaks to me:

In Christ alone will I glory
For only by His grace I am redeemed
And only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness to my need
Now I seek no greater honor
Than just to know Him more
And to count my gains, but losses
To glory of my Lord

As I'm working on strengthening my relationship with Him, this is just perfect for what I'm feeling.

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She's been away from the computer the past few weeks, but I'm sure she'll be back just as soon as she's able. Maybe even this week. Guess we'll see.

Hope you're doing well Brittany!!

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Week-End Wordle / Six Word Saturday

er To create your own Wordle, go here. And then download MWSnap to save the image. Easy peasy!

Join in on the Week-End Wordle with Shannon at Last Shreds of Sanity. Link up and see what everyone else is coming up with.

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Six Word Saturday:

My sister PASSED her state boards!!!!
{Practical & written. She's officially a Beauty Bitch Cosmetologist.}

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So, I got this email the other day.

Random.

Weird.

Did I have a sex change and not know it?

Did I not get married and I've just been living a dream for the past 7.5 years?

What the hell do we possibly have in common?

It says it's from Anne Wilman, but it's signed Olga? Huh?

Instead of sending it right to the trash, I had to post it cuz I thought it'd make you guys laugh. It sure did make me!

Sorry, that I write to you first, I don't know what to tell you,

but I have found you at the site for single and like you as person.

I'm surprised that so good man as you still single.. May be I'm lucky?

I hope so. I attach the picture for you, and if you like me, you can write

to my mail singleladyolga@gmail.com, I would try tell you more about myself, send more pictures...

I really do want to know you better, it seems to me we have a lot of common.

Wish you have a good day, Olga

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