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Confused

Would someone let me know what is going on with AOL?  I have been gone for some time, but am now back (computer issues).  I just checked my 785, yes 785, emails, and got news that AOL journals is shutting down.  How do I save my blog?  Where do I go?  Where is everyone else going?  I am so upset over this.  Someone catch me up, please......

P.S.

Oh, and I am still getting NO alerts, about comments or entries.  Everyone, plese email me your links...

I'm Back, well, temporarily

Just a quick post to let everyone know that I am alive.  I have had computer issues for a few weeks, but will hopefully be back and running soon.  I have lots to catch up on, even though I am still not getting any alerts.  Everyone PLEASE leave me a link to their blog, as I have lost all of them.  Mary, Nelishia, Erin, Hadon, Jackie, LJ, Marla, and everyon else that reads me or I read them.  Miss you guys.

WTH???

WTH is up with AOL alerts?  Is anyone else still having problems????  I am not getting ANY alerts still, not entry alerts or comment alerts.  And when I try to reset them, it says, "This AOL feature is temporarily unavailable."   This is getting on my last nerve.  But AOL is NOT going to ruin my weekend ;)

Hapy 4th!

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!

 

We have the pool, the grill, brats, corn on the cob, beer, wine, and fireworks.  Sounds good to me ;)

 

Hello, Alerts, Are You There?

Has anyone had an issue with alerts?  I have re-set mine twice, and I have not been getting comment or entry alerts.  I have checked some journals, and everyone must be busy because people don't seem to be posting much.  But the few that have posted, I have not received any alerts.  Come on, AOL, can you not do better than that???

Meaningless Trivia Kind of Question

I know this is a pretty useless, mindless entry (Aunt Gayle, please forgive me ;), but an interesting phenomenon at that.  I know I am not the only woman who opens my mouth when applying my mascara, because I have seen countless other women do it as well.  I just found myself putting mascara on, caught myself with my mouth open, and wondered, WHY?  Does anyone else find themselves doing this?  Does anyone else wonder, WHY?

?????

Where is Mary?  Mary, I am having "Mary withdrawls" again.....

Blah

Does anyone ever just wake up in a blahhhhh mood?  I have been working soooo hard lately to remain upbeat, despite all of the obstacles that have been put in front of me in the past, and have done a very good job at it.  This morning, another story.  I can't really pinpoint what it is, nothing bad has happened, I just woke up feeling really down. I just re-read my past entry about "getting over my self," but today it doesn't seem quite so easy.  Reading everyone's journals, I know that everyone has obstacles, many way worse than mine, but I just can't seem to snap out of this mood today.  Maybe tackling my closet will take my mind away from having a pity party........

Not Much of Anything, Once Again

Once again, no exciting anecdote of the mysterious and exotic life that I live to tell about at the moment ....hehe

Really, I am just glad to be back, writing, and so grateful that all of the people that were here when I stopped two years ago, are still here and still care.  Such an amazing place, J-land!!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!!!!!!!

Myself, my sister, and my niece are having dinner with my dad this evening.  That is little thanks for the wonderful father (and grandfather)  he is and has always been.  Hopefully someday he will need me like I have needed him over the years, and I will have the opportunity to "give back."

 

Not Much, Really....

Not much to say, really, just trying to get back into posting a little more frequent.  I wish I had some exciting anecdote to tell, but, well........I DON'T ;)

Boring life pretty much right now, but considering all of the drama I have gone through the past couple of years, I am NOT complaining about boring.

Today I got up early and cleaned from TOP to BOTTOM.  I mean washed sheets, vacummed, scrubbed tubs, cleaned out fridge, cleaned up the porch.  The only thing I didn't get to is my closet, which looks like a cyclone hit it, but that is going to wait until in the morning.

Just got back from grocery shopping. I just cut up some veggies and put on a skewer, marinated.  Teriyaki rice, vegetable kabobs, and salad with ginger dressing is going to be our easy (and healthy;) dinner. That and some movies will hopefully be the extent of my night. (Oh, and the pint of chocolate Haagen Daaz I came home with).

Still raining here.  Hmmmm nice time for a bubble bath:)

 

Meme

  Snagged this from Barbara - don't know why it changes my font size...................

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What was the last thing you ordered from McDonalds?
Don't really eat McDonalds - probably fries

When was the last time you got totally wasted?
Totally? Hard to say

Do you own a canoe?
Umm, no

What was the last button you pushed?
I push alot of buttons; computer, cell phone, family members, random people that annoy me

Do you have or want any Piercings?
My ears, and that is all I want

What do you think about people with tattoo's?
I have one -Hey, I was 18 years old and bored - thankfully it is well hidden.  I am hopelessly in love with Tommy Lee, but I really don't like tattoos - hey, I never said I made any sense

Are you in love?
Yes

 

Have you ever had an unusual pet?
Do roommates count?

 

What color is the wall closest to you?
Would ecru be correct?

 

Have you ever set foot in a tanning salon?
Way too many times.  I used to think I looked cute with a tan.  As of late, I have started thinking I will not look so cute in a few years looking like Magda from "There's Something About Mary"

 

Have you ever played strip poker?
Don't know how to play poker

 

What's your mother's favorite color?
Diamonds hehe

Fast Food Restaurant or Chinese Takeout?
Not so big on either one, really, but I would pick an egg roll over McDonalds

 

If you could move, would you?
Yes, this is temporary, but it is fine for the moment

 

Do you prefer hot tea or iced tea?
Come on, I am Southern...sweet iced tea with lemon

What is your favorite musical?
Not big on musicals, but I suppose Grease comes to mind

 

When did you stop believing in Santa Claus?
There is no Santa Claus???????

 

Who was your first crush?
Kindergarten - David

 

What's the stupidest thing you've done?
Too many to recall, and really try to forget about them

 

Have you ever faked being drunk?
No

 

When is the last time you were on a bicycle?
It's been a while...a couple of summers ago with my mom at the beach

 

What's your dad's favorite color?
I would say Hunter green

 

How many numbers are in your phone book?
Don't know without counting - not going to that much effort this morning

 

Do blondes really have more fun?
Of course ;)

 

Ever fallen out of love?
Yes

Have you ever smoked tobacco out of a hookah?
No

 

Who do you hate the most?
Try not to hate anyone - bad for the soul

 

Have you ever donated to charity?
Yes

Ever used a fake id or an id that wasn't you?
Yes

 

Are you donating your organs?
Yes.  What will I need them for?

 

What is by far your favorite moment of life?
I have a few.....

 

What is the last thing you ate?
Spaghetti and meatballs

 

What's the last thing you drank?
Water

 

Ever been on ecstasy?
You are asking too many questions

 

Who has it easier, guys or girls?
Guys

 

Who called you last?
My little sister

If you were really upset, who is the first guy you'd go to?
Alan or my dad

 

Who is the first girl you would go to?
Mom

If someone liked you right now, would you want them to tell you?
Certainly

 

Do you prefer to take showers at night or in the morning?
Depends, sometimes I do both.  A hot shower is a good wake-up in the morning, but I love climbing in to bed at night all squeaky clean

 

Do you think you have made a difference in anyone's life?
I hope so

 

Do you remember the name of your first school you ever went to?
Yes, and it was a private Christian school

 

How many piercings do you have?
I only have two ears the last I checked

Which year has been the best so far?
DEFINTIELY not the past couple.  But, hey, I have remained hopelessly optimistic

 

Ever found more than a dollar in a random place?

Yep.  I found a 100.00 bill in a pool at a water park.  Some father was not happy when he went to get french fries for the whole family ;)

Last time you laughed really hard?
Yesterday

Last text message in your inbox?
Someone I didn't want to receive a text message from

 

Do you know anyone addicted to any type of drugs?
Yes

 

How many kids do you want to have?
One

 

What color are your eyes?
Depends on my mood - bluish-green.  When I cry, they are green, but Alan told me the other day they looked almost sky blue.

 

What is the natural color of your hair?
None of your business.  I' don't know and you don't need to know either.  I am blonde.

What is the closest purple object to you?
The bruise on my knee from the pool yesterday

 

Did anyone watch you the last time you kissed someone?
I kissed Alan at the pool yesterday - people were there - not sure if they were watching

 

Do you believe that if you want something bad enough you'll get it?
Yes

 

Have you ever kissed someone in a vehicle?
Yes

 

Break someones heart or have your heart broken?
All of the above

 

Would you ever get a belly piercing?
At my age?? Umm, no

 

Are you a morning person or a night person?
Night

Do you snore?
I've been told so, but I choose not to believe it

 

Do you like to spend time with people?
As long as they are not annoying people

 

Are you hungry?
Not particularly at the moment

 

When was the last time you did the dishes?
About to go do them right now

 

Are you talking to anyone while doing this?
Myself

 

Have you ever thought someone died, when they really didn't?
No

 

Three feelings at the moment?
Glad (that it's raining), Dread (major housecleaning day today), sleepy again (from the rain)

Done anything you regret so far in life?
Let's don't even go there

Are you listening to anything?
Rain, ahhhhhhhh

 

Where are you right now?
Bedroom

 

Last movie you watched?
Something on Lifetime that made Alan leave the room LOL

 

Last song you sang out loud?
Sing everything out loud in the car

 

Are you thinking of someone right now?

No

 

Taking My own Advice

I just finished my dinner of pot roast, and am now enjoying a glass of Chardonnay.  To quote Kimberleigh, "Life is good, and I am blessed."

(Oh, and my boyfriend was loving the mashed potoatoes, field peas, and cucumber onion salad - both full and happy;)

Woe Is Me

Wow, I have been a stranger to blogging for so long that I didn't realize AOL has such a vast array of choices for "Mood" now.  From enlightened to bitchy to vibrant?  What, do they have a therapist working for them? 

I woke up today in a *mood*.  And it was not what I would refer to as a jolly one (raging B---H comes to mind;) I am not sure what brought it on, but apparently it was a long time coming.  Thank God my man went to work early.  He would definitely not enjoyed being in my presence all day in this *mood* of mine. 

After spending the better part of my morning lamenting various conditions, I got nostalgic and started re-reading various journal entries.  Mary always makes me smile.  Nelishia and her past troubles, everything she went through to finally have the wonderful husband and life that she has deserved for so long.  Erin and her heartache.  Somehow, I ended up at Kimberleigh's.  I think of her often, and miss her terribly.  I sat at my computer and cried for some time, but as I continued reading her early entries, I  found I had a smile on my face. Kim and I were friends via e-mail and journals for three years. We never met, yet she was a close friend.  And reading her journal made me remember what an incredible attitude and love for life she had.  Even at the very end, she was optimistic, didn't complain, and loved making people smile.  How Jim, the kids, and her family and friends must feel her absence.  She had such a powerful presence.  I pray God helps them find some solace in what a wonderful legacy she left. 

That being said, this collective writing community served to lift my mood and spirits.  That is pretty amazing that a group of people whom I HAVE NEVER MET can have such a powerful, positive influence.

Dialogue with myself this morning: I don't really like this Coach purse my mother bought me.  It is not one that I would have picked out.

Now:  Someone BOUGHT you a Coach purse.  Stop being a brat and just appreciate that you have a motherthat is loving enough to surprise you with a gift.  Especially in my current situation:  Champagne taste, beer budget.  Lobster taste, hot dog budget. Carry the Coach purse and shutup.

This morning:  It is so freaking hot in Atlanta.  Beginning of June and it is 97 degrees and 80% humidity.  Can you say MISERABLE??

Now:  You can stay inside with the AC cranked up all day long.  You can walk 20 feet from your front door and get in a beautiful swimming pool.  Some people are forced to work, manual labor, outside, all day long.  GET OVER IT.

This morning:  Why does my boyfriend have to be a vegetarian?  I REALLY want to cook a pot roast.

Now:  He has never asked you to cater to him in the kitchen.  He would be fine making himself a grilled cheese sandwich.  Cook yourself a damn pot roast, and take the leftovers to your grandmother.  She loves pot roast, and she would love to see you.

This morning:  The new girl who highlighted my hair got it way too blonde.  I  was not going for the Marilyn Monroe meets Pamela Anderson look.  Just some highlights is all I really wanted.

Now:  Some people have cancer.  They don't care if they have hair or not - they just care about spending another day with loved ones. 

WOW.  I AM SO GLAD I GOT OVER MYSELF ;)

WTH is "atomic element" and how did it get in my journal?????????????????????????

Slowly but Surely trying to post entries again...

Well, slowly but surely trying to start writing again. So much has gone on, that it exhausts me just thinking about writing about all of it.  Not sure if I need to hash everything over here or just start over.....I will figure it out though.

<:AtomicElement>Not much else to say, just thought I'd drop in before I take a shower and start dinner.  I have felt so awful for the last couple of day, almost flu-like.  Thankfully, now I am feeling better and wanting some good food.  Barebecue chicken, green beans, blue cheese mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob, cooked by me, sounds yummy!  Oh, and of course, some iced sweet tea. Take care!!</:AtomicElement>

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Wednesday Night

Ok, would someone please give me some tech support and tell me HOW TO DELETE THAT PICTURE?  It can't be that hard - I mean, I got it up there, you would think I would be able to get it down. Any suggestions would be welcome....

Once again, I am going to put off a long update - hopefully this weekend I will make time for it.  I am dead tired right now.  Work is wearing me out ( I have a new job with a very busy law firm, which I LOVE, but it has been exhausting this week).  My boyfriend and I had dinner with my family tonight for Mother's Day, as my mom is going to be out of town this weekend.  Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread, and sweet tea on a country buffet have a way of making you tired as well;) 

Anyway, I have still been keeping up with everyone, even if I don't comment.  I hope to start writing again soon, although one thing I know for sure is that I will either go private or leave out many, many details.  Like I said before, this journal has been used against me (even by FAMILY members, if you can imagine that).  But, oh well, my dad says family are the first one to stab you in the back, sometimes.  Good thing I found that out sooner rather than later!! 

Life is good, better than I would have thought for what I have been through.  Started completely over, but sometimes that is a good way to put things into perspective.  For now, sleep is calling.  Sweet dreams everyone!

Not Much

Well I can't seem to get back in the swing of writing in here, but I am still keeping up with everyone.  Hopefully, soon, I will get inspired to start writing again.  For now, I am trying to inspire my boyfriend to help me clean house ;)  Be back later.....And attempt to at least put up  new picture, if I can figure it out...

One More Thing

Oh, and I need to get rid of the picture;)

I'm Back

I am back and ready to start writing again.  More to tell than I can possibly type in one entry.  Thinking about going private since this blog has been used against me - then again, I don't want to let shallow, devious people win, so maybe I'll just keep it public ;)

More to come tomorrow....................................