Musicals and singing

I am not a singer but I do like to belt out some tunes. At least once a day I am belting out a song and it always makes my mood feel better. Music is my therapy. I know if I am feeling blue or just in a funk, that if I play good music it can lift my spirits immediately. I find watching musicals also helps. I love "The Sound of Music". Maybe because its a large family and they are being raised by warm loving woman who sings. Hmmm sounds like my Mom. My Mom had a beautiful voice and I remember her singing many songs to me. So my song of the day goes back to a Disney movie and a great memory of her singing this to me. "Zippity- do-dah, Zippity-de-ay, My, oh my, what a wonderful day. Plenty of sunshine headin' my way. Zippity-dee- do-dah, Zippity-de-ay! Have a WONDERFUL day!

Jury Duty

I am going to jinx myself with this post but I have not had jury duty since I've moved down here.  I only remember going to jury duty once when I lived back in MA.  Yes I am a registered voter and yes I did vote in the last election. But they say that does not play a role in being chosen for jury duty.  I was never chosen and remember they discharged us right at lunch time. I had the day off from work so that was like a bonus day off.  But I always wonder what really goes on for being a jury.  I know I am not one to judge.  I think there is only one to judge and we will all have our judgement day. 

I am very gullible too so I believe stories people sometimes tell me.  I would not make a good juror. The defense would get up and I would believe them...then the prosecutor would make their case and I would believe them.  I always heard that you just have to say you are related to a cop/correctional officer and  you would be let off.  Not sure if that is true.


I know I would not want to be a juror on a "famous case".  I could sit on a jury for someone who might of been hurt in a motorcycle accident. They would automatically win the case if it was up to me.  You can't sway me on that one.... motorcycle rider always wins, especially if they were hurt and in the hospital for a few days.  I would award them a VERY LARGE sum of money to help them with their anguish.


My friend Sunshine just had to go to jury duty on Monday. She could text and had downloaded a book for use on her tablet. But she was not allowed to have water or snacks. Go figure...crumbs are not allowed in courtroom.  She is a very Christian woman and had to say she was sitting there judging people based upon the way they looked. She apologized and sent text LOL.


I am not sure if I will ever have jury duty but now that I have put it in my blog... I betcha now I will!  Just hope it not too far away like close to Georgia!

Cooking abilities

I can boil water, which means I make a mean mug of hot cocoa.  I can make Kraft Macaroni and Cheese but don't ask me to make homemade anything.  I love egg salad which means...boil water.  I guess being the youngest sister, I was only given limited kitchen duties such as peel potatoes.  I have the scar on my thumb to prove it when I peeled my thumb instead of potato.  Sister Maureen would be left with written instructions on how to whip up dinner since Mom was working all night shift 11-7 so would be sleeping during the day. 

My other kitchen duties were to clean pots, pans, dishes and anything else that was dirtied up during dinner.  My Mom always joked that I would need to find a man who could cook.  I never went hungry even when I didn't have a man.  My favorite meal is tuna fish and peanut butter and jelly.  No fuss- no cooking.

I can follow a recipe but even then I have to make sure I follow the recipe to the tee. I forgot the sour cream when making my Mom's famous coffee cake. That is because I'm scatter-brained and need to focus.  It is a lesson in my life that when I start to lose focus, I say to myself "COFFEE CAKE" and that reminds me to slow down and focus.
Now I'm hungry...off to make some egg salad.

Jell-O

J-E-L-L-O
Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle
Cool and fruity
Jell-O brand gelatin

I love Jell-O!  But I have to eat sugar-free because of my intolerance to sugar.  I just love the way it feels nice and cold in my mouth on a hot summer day.  I like the way I squish it between my teeth back and forth until it becomes watery again.  Its really good for you when you are in hospital or after Dentist appointments.

I like to put some sugar-free CoolWhip on top as well and its a PARTY!! 

Well....actually the party is when Jodi mixes up a batch of Jell-O shots and the Tata's are having Girls Night Out.  I have also tried the jello shooters that are syringe type of things that are sold and you squeeze them into your mouth. Those were fun watching Jodi collect them down in Myrtle Beach with the expectation of re-using them again.
My favorite flavor is LIME but I guess any flavor is good. (especially mixed with Everclear)   http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Jello-Shots

You only live once moment or Bucket list item- get in tub filled with jello!  Might be fun & tasty

Character Flaws

Character Flaws 

Yes I have them!! See I am not perfect and I readily admit that I am not perfect.  I have flaws and some of them are not obvious!  So here are five of my top character flaws for all of you to either scratch your head and say... "she's not like that" or "WOW I never knew that about her!"

Don't Judge - I'm only human!

1) I smell really bad!!  Okay so some of you know that about me!  After my gastric bypass, I have an issue with lettuce and the magnificent aroma my body emits after digesting it.  Sorry Coco for being my cube mate for all those years but at least I had potty spray.

2) Yes I do pick and have always been a picker.  If you see me picking, slap my hand like my Mom use to do.  But guess what... its a bad habit and it still continues.

3) I am too gullible. I consider this a flaw sometimes. Yes I am not that gullible to believe I have millions in a Nigerian bank account but if you told me that one of these days, you will be giving me a WONDERFUL gift.... I might believe you.

4) I am a spender...not a saver.  But yet I don't spend money on frivolous things. I don't get my nails done every two weeks, I don't spend $65 on a Brazilian wax (though I was thinking about it) and I never buy coffee from a store..I make my own.  But when you look at my bank account - it dwindles down without me thinking about future savings. I consider this a flaw since my husband knows every penny he ever spent.

5) My fifth one would have to be jealousy.  Yes I am selfish and want certain things.  I want them for my own pleasure and get jealous if someone else has what I want. I don't let it be known too much of my jealousy because it only makes the other person uncomfortable.  I get jealous of not just materialistic things but of time spent with loved ones when time is too short or they live fah (Bawston tawk) away.  I get jealous of not being there for important moments in their lives. 

I have more than five flaws but wanted to share some of my worst.  As you get to know me, you will find MANY more!!  LOL

Red Shirt Friday

I have been wearing red on Fridays for about two years now.  It is to support the troops and to "R"emember "E"veryone "D"eployed.  The only Friday I do not wear red is the week before St. Patrick's Day is my green week.  I have a strong connection to the military and always show my support for the troops, especially those deployed.  Since losing my nephew in Iraq, I have come to realize his ultimate sacrifice that he signed on the dotted line...was for me and my freedom.  He is my inspiration and has come to inspire others to wear red. 

I know....Redheads aren't suppose to wear red!  Well it never was my favorite color,  but I have come to like it. It is still better than yellow on me...YUCK!!  Its easy to buy clothes when you have a specific color to buy.  And my favorite store "GW" has their clothes by colors!  (GW=Goodwill) LOL

Can a simple gesture of wearing red make my day?  YES!!!  Seeing you in red shows you care about me and what I believe in.  I see you on Friday's wearing red and it brings a big smile to my face.  I even have my bureau drawers set up by color so I know Thursday night what I am wearing the next day. Last Friday I wanted to look a little nicer than a tshirt since I was meeting my friend Krystal after work. I love her...she makes me smile and glad we met up to reconnect and laugh and have a "Pain Killer" at Cheddars.  Life is good y'all! 

So when you notice someone wearing red on Friday's.... it might just be to support the troops, or to support a friend who cares deeply about soldiers.


http://redshirtfridays.org/