Friday, May 27, 2011

All the other days

Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you
beautiful eyes, nice smile, bear hugs, intelligent but has street smarts too, great sense of humor, sarcastic, philisophical, has to have chest hair, long wet kisses.

Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had
How to lose weight has always been a problem for me but not for long.  I am on my way to using gastric bypass to get healthy and lose the weight that has been a burden to my body for all my life.

Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss
Ipswich Fried Clams.  I know there is a place in Greenville that I can get them but not sure if they will agree with my new pouch.

Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days
Get healthy by going to Zumba more and exercising regularly.

Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month
HIGH= my gastric bypass surgery on May 10th but this was also a low for me since I miss my Mom and family and wish they were here to support me.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Catch Up on my days

Day 21 ⇝ One of your favorite shows 
Right now it is GLee but Nikita runs a close second

Day 22 ⇝ How have you changed in the past 2 years
I am more confident and financially secure than I have ever been.

Day 23 ⇝ Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous you find attractive
Easier to just list them: Gerard Butler, David Boreanz, Matthew Broderick -my 80's crush but he still has this cuteness about him.

Day 24 ⇝ Your favorite movie and what it's about
On Golden Pond, because it stars real like father/daughter Jane Fonda and Henry Fonda and it is located in New Hampshire. Reminds me of my father.

Day 25 ⇝ Someone who fascinates you and why
My husband fascinates me with his wisdom and random facts he knows.

Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you
Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had
Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss
Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days
Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Day 20 ⇝ How important you think education is

It might be more like day 46 but I am at least going in order! 
This is day 20 which asks how important I think education is.  First of all I think education should not be forced upon anyone.  My dad went up to 9th grade education and he was a very smart man.  He had to go work to support the family, being the oldest child.  My mother on the other hand had private education taught by nuns and then went on to nursing school.  Both of my parents provided for their family regardless of their education level.  I think if you can get a job today, with or without a diploma...you are in good shape. Granted sometimes a degree from college may make you the more suitable candidate for the job, but ultimately education should be up to you.  I think every freshmen in college should be paying their own way, so if they want to take the party route and blow all their classes, then it is their own money blown and not their parents.  They need to take ownership of the bill.  On the other hand I think poor, low-income bright and intelligent students who just don't have the means to afford the education, should be allowed a lot more scholarships and cheaper tuition.

Day 21 ⇝ One of your favorite shows
Day 22 ⇝ How have you changed in the past 2 years
Day 23 ⇝ Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous you find attractive
Day 24 ⇝ Your favorite movie and what it's about
Day 25 ⇝ Someone who fascinates you and why
Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you
Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had
Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss
Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days
Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Day 19 ⇝ Disrespecting your parents

I really am not sure if this is day 19 or not but since I am sitting (comfortably) at computer, I thought I would post new Day 19 Challenge.

Disrespecting Parents-  I think kids today have no idea what the word respect is about.  Yes I did dis-obey my parents, but I never tried to disrespect them.  If we were to say half the things kids say to their parents today, we would have a back hand somewhere on our bodies to remind us that is not respectful.  I know my Dad never would let us say one bad thing about Mom because that was disrespectful of her.  She ruled the roost and deserved all the respect we could give her.  I know in the film "Christmas Story" when Ralphie has to wash his mouth out with soap, this punishment was actually used in the O'Malley household.  I don't remember what kind of soap it was...but one of my older siblings had to bite down on Ivory.
There are two things that you should always give your parents...love & respect.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

saved the next few days

Day 11 ⇝ Put your iPod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up
Don’t have one

Day 12 ⇝ Bullet your whole day- skipped this

Day 13 ⇝ Somewhere you'd like to move or visit
Ireland

Day 14 ⇝ Your earliest memory
I remember Mrs. Aliscio’s kindergarten class and holding the big metal door open

Day 15 ⇝ Your favorite Tumblrs
I just had to google what Tumblrs were so I guess I don’t have any favorites

Day 16 ⇝ Your views on mainstream music
Love all kinds of music so my views are that as long as I can understand the words and sing along… I might like the song.

Day 17 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this past year
Mom passing away was a low and getting my M/C license was high


Day 18 ⇝ Your beliefs
I believe in God the almighty…Creator of heaven and earth (Apostle’s Creed)
I believe that He is a loving God and that being a good person will get you to eternal salvation in heaven. I strongly believe in angels and spirits that guide me through this life. I believe that karma does exist and will come back ten fold if you do harm/ill-will to someone. I believe in the Golden Rule…”treat others as you wish to be treated”. I believe that the more we love, the more we live.
I believe that Redheads Rule!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Day 10 ⇝ Discuss your first love and first kiss

Oh man this might take me a while....
First kiss was my Dad!  or maybe Mom since Dads were out in the maternity ward waiting room back in the old days. 
My first french kiss with when I was 13 years old and I was at the YMCA pool.  Peter Cabral took me in the equipment closet and I bite his tongue. I guess it was a form of initiation but I am glad I got to learn what french kissing was.

My first love...was my first husband Todd.  He was my everything to me and I fell head over heals in love with him.  Of course, you should never marry your first love.  Big mistake!!!



Day 11 ⇝ Put your iPod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up
Day 12 ⇝ Bullet your whole day
Day 13 ⇝ Somewhere you'd like to move or visit
Day 14 ⇝ Your earliest memory
Day 15 ⇝ Your favorite Tumblrs
Day 16 ⇝ Your views on mainstream music
Day 17 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this past year
Day 18 ⇝ Your beliefs
Day 19 ⇝ Disrespecting your parents
Day 20 ⇝ How important you think education is
Day 21 ⇝ One of your favorite shows
Day 22 ⇝ How have you changed in the past 2 years
Day 23 ⇝ Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous you find attractive
Day 24 ⇝ Your favorite movie and what it's about
Day 25 ⇝ Someone who fascinates you and why
Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you
Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had
Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss
Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days
Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Day 8 & 9

Day 08 ⇝ A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life It would have to be this past weekend.  I just finished taking a Beginner Motorcycle Course and I passed.  I did not know if I would be able to learn how to ride.  I once got on my brother David's "Wombat" when I was about 13 yrs old and when I pushed the trottle, I drove into a parked car on Glover St.
The idea of me on a motorcylce was crazy, but I still wanted to learn how to ride for two reasons.  1.) I didn't want to be a burden to Rick with the extra weight behind him and yet 2.) I wanted to experience the feeling alone and not with him. Sorry honey! I was so satisfied with my life after passing that test and knowing I can do anything I set my mind to.

since I skipped a day I am doing two entries today:
Day 09 ⇝ How you hope your future will be like
I already can visualize my future.  I will be "HAPPY, HEALTHY AND STRONG"  That is my mantra that I like to repeat to myself.  I also hear Tyler in my ear saying, "You can do it Auntie Chris!"
I know my future will be much better than it is now.  I will have lost the weight from gastric bypass (next Tuesday), I will be more active and participating in life, I will be happily married to my sweetie and we will be riding down the highway of life side by side on our bikes.  (*I have to get one first!!)

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Day 10 ⇝ Discuss your first love and first kiss
Day 11 ⇝ Put your iPod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up
Day 12 ⇝ Bullet your whole day
Day 13 ⇝ Somewhere you'd like to move or visit
Day 14 ⇝ Your earliest memory
Day 15 ⇝ Your favorite Tumblrs
Day 16 ⇝ Your views on mainstream music
Day 17 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this past year
Day 18 ⇝ Your beliefs
Day 19 ⇝ Disrespecting your parents
Day 20 ⇝ How important you think education is
Day 21 ⇝ One of your favorite shows
Day 22 ⇝ How have you changed in the past 2 years
Day 23 ⇝ Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous you find attractive
Day 24 ⇝ Your favorite movie and what it's about
Day 25 ⇝ Someone who fascinates you and why
Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you
Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had
Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss
Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days
Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Day 7

Day 07 ⇝ Your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality
I was born under the Gemini zodiac sign.  I have no idea what those new zodiac signs mean but I am still a Gemini.  I have known that Gemini are communicators and I believe that is true of me.
this is from http://www.geminitraits.org/  I have underlined everything that I think relates to me:

The Gemini, or simply “the Twins”, is a sign of the zodiac that rules from May 21 up to June 21. It generally represents an independent and outgoing personality. Most Geminis delight in socializing, and they are almost always the ones who make a particular event a lively occasion. They simply love to entertain that’s why most of them take interest in hosting an event or performing in a crowd. They are magnanimous in offering their friendship to people. They have this gift of the gab, which makes them a good asset in every social circle as well as in work. In other words, they are the life of every occasion.


When it comes to serious matters such as work and love, Geminis are unique in a sense that they are born to become intelligent people. They are witty and sometimes, even cunning. They can also juggle multiple tasks without looking tired afterwards. As for communications, one can never be bored whenever he is around with a Gemini. A person who is born under this sign often makes it a point to carry out the conversation no matter how boring it may seem for him. Perhaps the most interesting quality of the Geminis lies in their being good at persuading people. Using their ability to communicate efficiently, they can easily get what they wanted from a person. Geminis are naturally charismatic, too. This is why most people fall for them even if they do not intend to please everyone.

However, since nobody is born perfect, a Gemini also has some flaws in his personality. The seemingly positive Gemini traits tend to backfire to the person. Being excessively spontaneous, Geminis can be viewed as reckless and flirtatious lot. Although they do not intend to act like that, the people around them tend to think otherwise. Another thing is their being indecisive. No one can exactly tell where their indecisiveness has rooted from, but this is true for most Geminis. Their minds tend to change every 15 minutes, albeit that would be a bit of exaggeration. Even though they are witty, there are also the times when they cannot simply make up their minds; especially if the matter seems to excite them. They love novelty and change, but in areas concerning love and career, this personality may not work for their own good



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Day 08 ⇝ A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life
Day 08 ⇝ A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life
Day 09 ⇝ How you hope your future will be like
Day 10 ⇝ Discuss your first love and first kiss
Day 11 ⇝ Put your iPod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up
Day 12 ⇝ Bullet your whole day
Day 13 ⇝ Somewhere you'd like to move or visit
Day 14 ⇝ Your earliest memory
Day 15 ⇝ Your favorite Tumblrs
Day 16 ⇝ Your views on mainstream music
Day 17 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this past year
Day 18 ⇝ Your beliefs
Day 19 ⇝ Disrespecting your parents
Day 20 ⇝ How important you think education is
Day 21 ⇝ One of your favorite shows
Day 22 ⇝ How have you changed in the past 2 years
Day 23 ⇝ Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous you find attractive
Day 24 ⇝ Your favorite movie and what it's about
Day 25 ⇝ Someone who fascinates you and why
Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you
Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had
Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss
Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days
Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month

Monday, May 2, 2011

Day 6

Day 06 ⇝ Write 30 interesting facts about yourself
. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Middle name is from my Grandmother

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Today, anniversary of my nephew killed in Iraq

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I have seen better

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Pickle and pimento loaf but haven't had it since last year

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
No

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes because I think I am approachable

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
No but I love sarcastic people - wish I could think that fast

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Got them out to cure sleep apnea, but then got fat and had sleep apnea again

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
No but I would skydive

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Honey Bunches of Oats

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
No I pop them off from the back

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
No both emotionally and physically I feel weak

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Vienna Mocha Chunk from Friendly's Ice Cream

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyes. A lot you can tell from someone's eyes

15. RED OR PINK?
Pink, redheads aren't suppose to wear red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I am not assertive enough. I need B!)CH lessons!

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
Today...my nephew Tyler

18. WHAT IS THE PAUL MCKENNA TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST?
I had to google Paul McKenna to find out my answer = Confidence

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
barefoot (pop shoes off as soon as I come in house)

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Easter dinner a week ago (on liquid diet this week)

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
absolutely nothing

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Seafoam Green

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Ocean (even low tide smells good)

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Best friend Judy

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Beach house (ties in to #23)

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Ice Hockey- Go Bruins!

27. HAIR COLOR?
Red, Auburn, ginger, carrot top

28. EYE COLOR?
Blue

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Nope

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Ipswich Fried Clams

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Day 07 ⇝ Your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality

Day 08 ⇝ A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life

Day 08 ⇝ A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life

Day 09 ⇝ How you hope your future will be like

Day 10 ⇝ Discuss your first love and first kiss

Day 11 ⇝ Put your iPod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up

Day 12 ⇝ Bullet your whole day

Day 13 ⇝ Somewhere you'd like to move or visit

Day 14 ⇝ Your earliest memory

Day 15 ⇝ Your favorite Tumblrs

Day 16 ⇝ Your views on mainstream music

Day 17 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this past year

Day 18 ⇝ Your beliefs

Day 19 ⇝ Disrespecting your parents

Day 20 ⇝ How important you think education is

Day 21 ⇝ One of your favorite shows

Day 22 ⇝ How have you changed in the past 2 years

Day 23 ⇝ Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous you find attractive

Day 24 ⇝ Your favorite movie and what it's about

Day 25 ⇝ Someone who fascinates you and why

Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you

Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had

Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss

Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days

Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month

Day 3, 4 & 5 of Challenge

I have missed a few days so thought I would play catch up...

Day 03 ⇝ Your views on drugs and alcohol
I have to admit that I come from a Irish family so alchol is suppose to be in our blood.  I remember when my older brother wreck a Ford LTD around a tree because he was drinking.  I remember my Dad coming home plastered and wondering why he behaved like a crazy man.  I remember how reckless my friends got when they were drinking.  I think back to all those memories and it makes me not want to drink.  Yes I do drink and I try to keep to a 2 drink minimum, especially if I am driving.
OTC drugs are wonderful.  There was a mens vitamin commerical on TV last night and I told Rick he should start taking his vitamins. He joked and said he does, "Ibuprophen".  I think marijuana could be made legal, but all others do more harm to not just user, but others.

Day 04 ⇝ Your views on religion
I believe in God, the father the almighty....
I also believe that God is a loving God and that he would not want us to feel he is punishing us.  Give your problems to God so he can carry you through whatever troubles you have.  I really believe in the power of prayer and have personally had a miracle happen to me.  I believe in our angels and saints who look out for us and help guide us through.  I believe that no matter what religon you are or even if you are an athiest, that we should love each other as ourselves.

Day 05 ⇝ A time you thought about ending your own life (depressing)
Vivid memory of driving down I-195 in Fairhaven heading towards AT&T and was thinking about Michelle Cote of how she died right before Thanksgiving by hitting a concrete bridge abutment and saying to myself..."all I have to do is speed up and drive right into it".   I have been in the darkest of dark places where life did not seem worth it.  But thankfully, I have God and the love of Rick and my family to help me through it. There is life after a suck ass job that drains your being out of you. Paxil also helped. I would not wish depression on my enemies...that is how bad it is.




Day 06 ⇝ Write 30 interesting facts about yourself

Day 07 ⇝ Your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality

Day 08 ⇝ A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life

Day 08 ⇝ A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life

Day 09 ⇝ How you hope your future will be like

Day 10 ⇝ Discuss your first love and first kiss

Day 11 ⇝ Put your iPod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up

Day 12 ⇝ Bullet your whole day

Day 13 ⇝ Somewhere you'd like to move or visit

Day 14 ⇝ Your earliest memory

Day 15 ⇝ Your favorite Tumblrs

Day 16 ⇝ Your views on mainstream music

Day 17 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this past year

Day 18 ⇝ Your beliefs

Day 19 ⇝ Disrespecting your parents

Day 20 ⇝ How important you think education is

Day 21 ⇝ One of your favorite shows

Day 22 ⇝ How have you changed in the past 2 years

Day 23 ⇝ Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous you find attractive

Day 24 ⇝ Your favorite movie and what it's about

Day 25 ⇝ Someone who fascinates you and why

Day 26 ⇝ What kind of person attracts you

Day 27 ⇝ A problem that you have had

Day 28 ⇝ Something that you miss

Day 29 ⇝ Goals for the next 30 days

Day 30 ⇝ Your highs and lows of this month