RIP - Redford "Sunshine Face"

Author Unknown

And God asked the feline spirit

"Are you ready to come home?"

"Oh, yes, quite so", replied the precious soul

"And, as a cat, you know I am most able

To decide anything for myself."

"Are you coming then?" asked God.

"Soon," replied the whiskered angel

"But I must come slowly

For my human friends are troubled

For you see, they need me, quite certainly."

"But don't they understand?" asked God

"That you'll never leave them?

That your souls are intertwined.

For all eternity?

That nothing is created or destroyed?

It just is....forever and ever and ever."

"Eventually they will understand," replied the glorious cat

"For I will whisper into their hearts

That I am always with them

I just am....forever and ever and ever."

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Rest in Peace Redford Louis...my "Sunshine Face"

Love always, Auntie Jodi & Cousin Harley

Blast From The Past

Your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, this really is a post from ME!! Hello everyone!! I am SO sorry that I totally suck as a blogger these days. Really, I am. So much stuff has been going on. What brought me back is our dear friend Sue. She is OK, but Redford her cat is not. I have been talking to her the past few days. That is why she has been unable to post. My heart is breaking for her. Please keep her in your prayers as today is a very sad day for her.

Let's see!! Well school officially starts on January 4th!! I cannot wait. A few weeks ago I had to go up to the University to get my Student ID. I felt like the oldest person there. Larry was like "no, you're not". Then explain to me why the students were handing out flyers for an upcoming event outside the Student Center and they handed them out to everyone around us, but not us? Ummmm because they probably thought we were faculty! LOL!

I had to go scrub shopping which was fun!! Actually the big bulk of my scrubs was a Christmas gift from my sister Jenny. How sweet of her!! I wondered why she wanted to come shopping for scrubs with me. Now I know why. I got regular scrub tops and cargo scrub pants in black (duh!), brown, wine, navy blue and army "Hawkeye from M*A*S*H" green. I also, after much prodding from my sister, got 3 print tops. Here are what they look like from the company's online catalog.

This one is called Twilight

This one is called Top Knot

Lastly, this one is called Chocolate Kisses (got it because of the butterflies)


Yes, I am such a nerd that I posted my scrub top photos. LOL! I have to say it is nice now that since I have lost 130 pounds (a small person!), that I can shop in any scrub top store and not have to worry about sizes. Thank God!! Which reminds me I need to post a new picture of me.

Well my friends, I am going to promise to try to be a better blogger. I really have alot of catching up to do with you all as far as reading and commenting on blogs. I just wanted you to know that I didn't fall off the face of the earth. This month has been crazy with getting ready for school. I also had to get YAG laser surgery in both of my eyes. Remember I had told you a few years back I had cataract surgery at 35yrs old due to the fact that I am asthmatic and when I was sick with pneumonia I was on prednisone which is a steroid. That caused the cataracts. Well anyway, since I was young with getting the surgery I had a 60% chance of growing what is called a "secondary membrane" over the implant they put in your eye during cataract surgery. What this means is that it was like I was getting another cataract. Good news is that they were removed by laser two different weeks this month. Also, they can NEVER grow back. Also my vision is SO much better now. I will only have to continue wearing distance glasses when I drive. My intermediate and near vision are great.

As you can see, it has been a crazy month for me. I hope that you all are doing well and are healthy. I will try and update more often.

Again, please keep Sue and her family in your prayers. God bless little Redford...My Sunshine Face. ♥

Yes! I Am Still Alive

Just wanted you all to know that I am still alive. LOL!! Been doing a ton of things before school starts next month

NaBloPoMo Post Before Bed

Too tired to post tonight guys...Didn't want to lose my NaBloPoMo Nov 2009 status. 11 days in a row. Don't mind today's though...I'm very sleepy and if I wrote anything else, it probably wouldn't make sense. LOL~ Have a great night and a great day tomorrow!

A Guy, A Girl, And A TV

Merry Early Christmas to us. Well, not really. We were forced into purchasing a new television because our old one finally met the TV tube in the sky. It was one of those box tvs which had a dvd/vcr combo in it. So we literally lost 3 things at once when it went.

After much research and a return of an LG model, we finally are proud owners of a Panasonic Viera LCD 32in TV. In my entire life, this is the largest TV I have ever owned. Our other one that died was 19 inches. So this is like a movie screen to me now. We got an AMAZING deal on this TV. We were going to get a 22in model in another store and we got this 32in model for what we would have paid for the 22in model!!

On Wednesday, DirecTV is coming to give us our free upgrade to HDTV along with replacing our old dish with a HD dish AND bringing us a FREE DVR!! How awesome is that? Now to learn how to use all this stuff. Larry and I are not really that technically advanced. At all. Seriously.

Well I can tell you this, we weren't financially ready to make this purchase considering I am laid off. BUT, I am SO glad we did. This TV plays amazing without the HD being hooked up. I cannot wait to see what will happen on Wednesday. I also cannot wait to see "Lost" in HD. Mmmmm Sawyer in HD.

Heartwarming Story

This is one of the most beautiful & heartwarming stories I have seen in a LONG time. Please give a moment for your heart to be touched. --- It is the story about a father and daughter reunited after 30yrs. Turns out they were looking for each other and the Dad found a very creative way to find his daughter. I think this will give many more people ideas on how to go about finding loved ones.

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Sunday Stealing: The Strange Meme Part 2

26. What color is your watch?
Actually I have been using my cell phone as a watch. Actually today, Larry got me a watch for Christmas. I can't use it yet. But I will tell you about it. It is a two-toned silver/gold Pulsar watch with NUMBERS on it...not roman numerals or lines. LOL

27. What do you think of when you hear “Australia”?
Koala bears, kangaroos and shrimp on the barby

28. Would you strip for money?
Ummm NO

29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
The only fast food place I visit these days are Subway and we go in.

30. What is your favorite number?
2

31. Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone?
Larry called me when he got to work

32. Any plans today?
Tomorrow (Sunday) Larry is off. We have to go shopping and then we are going to take a ride up to Cracker Barrel. (I highly recommend their rainbow trout)

33. In how many states have you lived?
One

34. Biggest annoyance right now?
Bills

35. Last song listened to?
Phil Collins "You'll Be In My Heart"

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
I can't be bothered. LOL

37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
If only

38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
My black Crocs. I'm so glad I am going into a profession that welcomes them. They are ugly but they are comfy!

39. Are you jealous of anyone?
No

40. Is anyone jealous of you?
I don't think so, if anyone is, I don't know about it and couldn't imagine why.

41. Do you love anyone?
Why sure!

42. Do any of your friends have children?
Some do but most don't

43. What do you usually do during the day?
Stuff

44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
No

45. Do you use the word hello daily?
Sure - hello :)

46. What color is your car?
Maroon

47. What size wedding ring do you wear?
I have no idea. All I know is that I have a ring guard right now on that & my engagement ring from losing all the weight that I did. I have to eventually get them cut down to the right size. These guards are a pain in the rear.

48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
I always think about people

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
I may have went when I was younger but I can't remember.

50. How did you get your worst scar?
Gallbladder surgery and it was laperscopic so it really isn't a big scar anyway and it faded because it is 11yrs old now.

Saturday 9: Be True To Your School

1. What was your favorite subject in high school?
It was a toss-up between psychology & sociology

2. Do you watch reality shows? Which ones?
I watch The Biggest Loser and I watched American Idol the year David Cook won.

3. What's your favorite all time reality show?
The Biggest Loser

4. Do you feel "reality" shows are real or are they faked?
Well I can really only speak for TBL because that is the only one I watch. I think it is definitely real. I think some moments are faked though for "commercial reasons". For instance, they are constantly showing Extra sugarfree gum and talking about products that TBL sells..or throwing in 'visits to Subway' because they are a sponsor. Not really fake..I would say they are forced moments.

5. What did you look like when you were a teenager?
Me only younger

6. Whose advice do you listen to?
My sister Jenny's

7. How often are you sick?
Two or three times a year with sinus infections that aggravates my asthma even more.

8. Do you like or dislike change?
I am not a fan of change.

9. How many times in your life have you had a broken heart?
Once

NaBloPoMo - November 5th

Congratulations to the New York Yankees

on winning their 27th World Series!!!!

Sorry there is not more to this post. Going off to bed because I have to be up dirt early in the morning to take Larry's car in for a 7am appt at the dealer. Check engine light has been on. This is all we need right now!!! Hopefully it is something minor. Money is SO tight right now.

NaBloPoMo - November 4th

What Kind of Coffee Girl/Guy Are You?

You Are a Double Espresso

Hey Energizer Bunny Girl! Do you ever slow down? You're a mix of high energy and ambition, perfectly matched with strong espresso When you want something you get it - by any means possible You're driven, determined, and no nonsense. Which is just how you like your java.

What Kind of Coffee Girl Are You?

Blogthings: Quizzes and Tests and Memes, Oh My!

NaBloPoMo - November 3rd - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUD!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUD!!!!!!! Wished you at the other place yesterday so I wouldn't forget ;), but wanted to officially wish you a Happy Birthday here!!!! I hope that you had a terrific day. ♥

NaBloPoMo - November 2nd

Happy Monday Everyone! I wanted to pop in and say hello! I received my packet from the University!!! Yay! It's reaaaallly official now because I have my acceptance letter in my hands! It was faxed over to the grant office. Now the rest of the money situation is dealt between those two parties. All I have to do is show up on January 4th in medical attire and bring along a bookbag. I will receive all my books and materials then. Luckily the grant pays for the books. THANK GOD!! Things the grant does not include are: stethescope, blood pressure cuff, scrubs, CPR certification, and malpractice insurance. My sister Gina just happened to have a stethescope and blood pressure cuff. So I am just responsible for the other things. Not too bad huh? I really am very blessed by this grant. It gives me a second chance at a career where I can help and be a blessing for people. I'm WAY excited.

My hubby was playing around on YouTube and came across this video of Sesame Street's Bert & Ernie. Some person made a video of their clips with a rap song going on in the background. You have to check-out how cool it is because they matched up their mouths to the lyrics. Plus all the dancing, just goes with the beat of the song. I thought this was cool!

Anyway, I will leave you with this and see you tomorrow!!! Hopefully I can keep this NaBloPoMo up for the entire month!

Sunday Stealing AND NaBloPoMo 2009!!!

OK ladies and gentlemen. I am going to try it this year. I am going to try and do NaBloPoMo 2009. I know it is a year-round thing, but for some reason they picked the month of November as the month they recognize people. I'll give it a shot. Lord knows I've been a horrible blogger the past few months. Thank you to all who keep up with me even though I suck. ♥ to you all!!

1. What is the color of your toothbrush?
Even though I'm not a fan of pink (too girly for me...sorry Debbie), it is pink and white.

2. Name one person who made you smile today.
Larry made me laugh when he came home from work this morning (graveyard shift)

3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Sleeping

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Playing Mafia Wars on Facebook

5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Well when I ate candy bars (LOL) it was a tie between Reese' Peanut Butter cups and Snickers.

6. Have you ever been to a strip club?
I've been to an "all-male revue" twice when I was in my early 20s. They stripped down to g-strings. Never full nudity.

7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Call me when you have time" <--to my sister's voicemail

8. What is your favorite ice cream? How to choose?
Well, when I ate ice cream...(since I've been dieting since April)...my favorite was Oreo Cookies & Cream. How did I choose? Easy...it was my favorite silly.

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
I know this may come as a big surprise....Coffee.

10. Do you like your wallet?
It's OK. It doesn't give me the warm fuzzies though. LOL

11. What was the last thing you ate?
Special K cereal with skim milk

12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No...but I'm thinking of getting a University 'hoodie' of where I will be going in January.

13. The last sporting event you watched?
Woo-Hoo....Game 3 of the World Series where THE YANKEES WON!!!

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Good Lord what is it with the food questions???? Right now plain and unsalted because that is all I can have with the diet.

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
Larry last night while he was working.

16. Ever go camping?
No, I'm scared of bugs and ummm bears.

17. Do you take vitamins daily?
No, but I really should.

18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
I used to

19. Do you have a tan?
I'm so white that I could be homogenized.

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
I see a pattern forming here. OK...I preferred pizza over Chinese food when I was able to have both. But I did like Chinese food too. Since dieting I've had pizza, but only one slice with a salad. I've also had Chinese food and let's just say my palate must have changed because it literally made me sick after I ate it. I think the sodium and the oil in it got to me. It wasn't pretty.

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Only at restaurants.

22. What did your last text message say?
I love you (after I texted Larry, that was his reply back...awwww!) Yeah, he can be sweet sometimes.

23. What are you doing tomorrow?
Since Larry will be off after 8:30am, I will be spending the day with him.

24. Favorite color?
Black and Dark Purple

25. Look to your left; what do you see?
My kitchen

It's A Reality Now!

Well, it is finally official!!! I went for my final interview with the career counselor at the grant office on Thursday. I received the grant!! I am SO excited. It is now a reality. I contacted the University and they are sending the grant office an acceptance letter and sending me a copy along with my parking permit for the campus parking! I am SO excited. I start on January 4th and will go to school until the middle of June. I'm to report to school "wearing medical attire and bring along a bookbag". Awww, I feel like I'm in grade school again! LOL! I haven't had a bookbag in 19yrs! I can't tell you how excited I am. I'm just so happy it is official. The not-knowing has been killing me. It is now a reality. Thank you all who have been following this journey along with me. I'm just nervous about school itself. It has been a long time. The writing classes I took last year were completely different than this. They were just for writing and they were online. I got butterflies just thinking about it.

Sorry that I have been missing in action. I had a bit of drama last week. I cut my finger (index finger on my left hand) with a knife and luckily I avoided going to the hospital for stitches. But my finger had been wrapped up. So, I was off the computer but playing one handed Mafia Wars on Facebook. I didn't feel like typing anything because my finger was throbbing for a few days. LOL

I will leave you with two cute pictures. This one is Harley after I came home from Whole Foods. Now keep in mind, this is a small shopping bag. Not a large one. He is SO cute sometimes!!! Larry and I went to another wrestling signing last Saturday. If any of you are familiar with WWE wrestling, this is me with wrestler Al Snow (and Head). He used to bring "her" into the ring with him. He played this crazy character. He is SO funny! Plus he is good looking and I kinda have a little bit of a crush on him. This was the 5th time we have seen him but the first time I took a picture with him.

The Cat's Outta The Bag

Larry and I went to Trader Joe's and this is what Harley did when we put the bag on the floor.


Here are some pics from my anniversary. This was before I almost gave myself a concussion.
Larry and Me

Me at the park where I walk

I can't believe my anniversary was already a week ago! The time is flying.

The weather here is horrible. Today (Monday) is supposed to finally warm up. It has been winter-like weather here for the past 4 days. It hasn't gone over 42 degrees. What the heck happened to autumn? HOLY MOLY BUD!