Yesterday, Rickey and I went to a restaurant for lunch.
The kind that is much nicer than fast food. Ribs, steak, seafood, etc.
Good food.
Most of you would recognize the name.
We were enjoying our lunch, when suddenly a man in a booth near us blurted out,
"There goes a FU--ING RAT !"
As we looked at the man, comprehending what he just said, his expression of shock quickly changed to one of embarrassment at the realization of his temporary loss of social composure.
"Oops, I'm sorry. I can't believe what I just saw."
He pointed under an empty booth and said it had just galloped --GALLOPED--across the floor and went under there.

Galloped?

This could easily be a post about the repulsion I suffered at the thought of my food being contaminated, and the fact that the rest of our lunch was spent trying to believe it was still okay to eat there and how we have heard that all restaurants privately have issues like that at times. Yuck.
In between the loss of appetite banter, though, Rickey and I kept laughing at how the man had unintentionally let loose like that. He definitely didn't look the type to curse out loud in a public restaurant. It is so funny when unexpected circumstances reveal hilarious aspects of our personality. We then began putting different characters, people we know, in that same situation, and did skits of how they would have reacted upon seeing a rat while dining.

The uptight, aristocratic relative: "Oh my GOD! I can't eat here. You'll have to box this up. No, nevermind, I've LOST my appetite."

The obnoxious extrovert: "GEEZ would ya get a look at the size of that RAT that just went by?
This meal is gonna be free isn't it? This isn't fried Rat is it?...."

It's all in how you look at it.

TOM CRUISE NEWS




Well, I thought, in concurrence with my unwaning interest in The Tom-Katie-Suri saga, that it was only fitting for me to do a post on recent stories in the media.
Tom got fired from a 14 year relationship with Paramount. They say "due to poor ticket sales caused by his erratic and odd behavior". His camp says "negotiations fell through and it was us who quit" He now has a deal with First and Goal LLC, an investment group. I read that his company will receive 3 million a year instead of the 10 million they had been getting from Paramount.

The biggest and most important news (to me) is that there are reports that there has been a small photo shoot of Suri Cruise and the pictures will be published in Vanity Fair in October's issue.
I absolutely can't wait. Hopefully, they'll soon be leaked on the internet and we'll get to see her earlier.
This whole thing has been so strange to follow. I've sort of wavered back and forth at times on the fake pregnancy conspiracy. Mainly because I can't naturally believe anyone could or would actually go that far to deceive everyone..... even so, I continue to be very suspicious.
It isn't likely- even if it is all a sham, that they will ever get busted. I'm sure tracks have been carefully covered. I just want to see the baby so I can finally try to put some CLOSURE to this. I've given too much attention to this already.
I'm starting to lose interest......Nahhhh :)

QUESTION OF THE DAY

If you found yourself reporting to your creator regarding the life lessons through your journey, and the spiritual growth accomplished and jewels obtained during your time on earth, what are some things you would say?

My son's birthday is this month.
He will be 19.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.

I have a son who is 19 years old.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.


I was 2 years younger than he is now when I gave birth to him.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.


I am 36.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.

It's getting harder (some days) to cling to young and cool.

He started college last week. I'm proud of us. I include me, because I spent alot of life force pushing/guiding him in that direction.....it wasn't always easy. This time in my life is a milestone achieved and a realization of how fast it arrived. I now look at Dylan and feel aware how quickly he will grow up, too. I'm very grateful to God for this time with him.

	Do you think Katie Holmes was really pregnant?
No way, I think they have adopted a baby No, and I think there was a surrogate mother yes, who could pull off a stunt like that? no, and something is totally creepy about the whole thing
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THE VENTING POST

Pet Peeves

While sitting here experiencing mild exasperation from the lack of a topic to post about, I think I'll just do a list of some shallow pet peeves. Nothing serious, mind you, just some annoying little happenings that can send my frustration level skyrocketing.

1. writers block
2. when Pet's PEE (indoors)
3. when I'm in an area at a grocery store, drug store, book store, clothing store, etc. and I JUST want to explore in my own little world, and for WHATEVER reason- even if the entire aisle is EMPTY, a person makes a beeline for where I'm looking.....doesn't matter what it is.....and follows me as I move to get away. (this really gets me- if you haven't ever noticed this one, just pay attention the next time you find yourself moving politely away. I seriously think people are just attracted to the thought that if someone is looking at something, it might be interesting and special and they might want it)
4. no toilet paper nearby.......even worse....no one home to bring you a roll
5. when parents won't remove their crying, screaming, disruptive child from a restaurant, store, movie, or special event
6. when you're at a movie theatre and just as the movie starts, obnoxious people arrive and sit behind you, making comments, laughing at their own conversations, unintentionally kicking your seat, etc. (Rickey is extremely sensitive to this and if giving them a long stare doesn't work, has been known to complain to management and has had the people warned and even ejected.)
7. finding GREY hairs....actually any sign of aging in general
8. red lights when you're running late......and seeming to catch EVERY one of them
9. discovering someone has finished off the food or drink item that you never got to have any of
10. AND they left the empty container in the pantry or refrigerator

This has been amusing and satisfying to vent about. I might make this a regular post. You got any?

my current desktop background-picture of wall in my dining room. :)

WORD OF THE DAY

octapickleabeeger

octa - pickle - a - beeger


*definition: (1.) a word spoken recently by Shari, who was attempting to answer a question and say something entirely different in the middle of the night while still being 3/4 asleep. It made sense at the time. (2.) a silly and satisfying word to say

Saturday morning we arose early and went to Chic-fil-a for breakfast. They are one of the few fast food restaurants we still go to because they are nearly always perfect with their friendly and efficient service and the quality of food. As everyone in the world knows, though, if you go to any drive-thru you must check your bag before leaving the parking lot or inevitably there will be something left out. I checked and noticed they left off a small gravy. Oops. Stop. Turn around. Pull back in. Go inside (line too long to drive through again) We got the gravy, then proceeded on our way. At this point we pulled into a nicely shaded, private section of a grocery store parking lot that is close by. I started eating a biscuit and so did Dylan. Rickey had ordered a breakfast platter with the extra gravy that was missing. We began eating and Rickey says, "Where is my fork?" I'm like, "I don't know, I never saw one." Now, he starts to "!@#$%*%!" and starts the truck up to go back there again to get a fork. I say "Wait!" (pointing about a 100 yards away) "Sonic is closer, let's just get one from there." He pulls up, we get a fork and then drive back to our litte private section in the grocery parking lot. I barely notice Rickey unwrapping his fork out of the plastic and sticking it into his food. Pop. Crack. Snap. You can choose any one of those words to describe the noise of the cheap plastic fork breaking as he was attempting his first bite.
:)
There was a tense and heavy silence, followed by
"!@#*$#*%@!!!"
Along with feeling bad for him, I was secretly laughing on the inside at the absurdity of everything, and could only manage concerned and sympathetic noises as he opened the door, slammed it, and began walking back to Chic-fil-a. (they have much better forks) Dylan started giggling. I warned him, "Do NOT be laughing when he gets back!"
This is the fourth trip:
1.Buy breakfast
2.Return to get missing item
3.Get fork, fork breaks
4. Rickey walks...

Rickey soon returned with at least 5 wrapped forks. (for reserve, he explained) I think walking was a good idea. Gave him time to cool off. We all started eating our breakfast (we waited for him) with no more interruptions, finished, and began to clean up, gathering wrappers, containers, etc. Guess what was discovered hidden under a bag, unnoticed? It was a nicely wrapped napkin with a fork inside...that had never been missing. That is the moment I thought it would make a good post on my blog. The moral to this story is_____________________________. :)

photo msn

I'm just sayin'
What do you suppose is going to be the result of all the delays and suspicions of peoples identity?
A scanner chip in everyone's hand or forehead....?

New picture of Tom and Katie kissing.
There are reports that photos of Suri will soon be published in Vanity Fair. We shall see.










Popsugar's commentary: "Hey lookey here - Katie and Tom "caught" kissing. They are great actors, aren't they?


And below are supposed to be the real thing. Aerial pictures of the window of their mansion....with Katie staring outside and baby Suri to her right. I just wish they would show us already. DAAAAANG. WTF Must be waiting for another movie to come out.

Sometimes in my life little things happen that I believe are possibly signs or messages from above. The other day a car was in front of me with a personalized license plate that said PSALM 46. Got me to thinking.

Psalm 46

1God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.

2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed,
and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled,
though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
Selah.

4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God,
the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:
God shall help her, and that right early.

6The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved:
he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

7The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Selah.

8Come, behold the works of the LORD,
what desolations he hath made in the earth.

9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth;
he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder;
he burneth the chariot in the fire.

10Be still, and know that I am God:
I will be exalted among the heathen,
I will be exalted in the earth.

11The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Selah.

Yesterday I went to my girlie Utopia, Sephora, and got some more fun products.





















Bourjois Mascara. I am trying it for the first time and I really like it. It has a unique applicator brush and thus far is delivering on the promise of volume, length, and no clumps.



SEPHORA brand Lip Markers



I love these. Instead of the typical lipstick container, they are just like a magic-marker and totally fun to use. They were on sale for $2.00 each. The color tones look great and last a long while.




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This is touted as the makeup artist's secret to a perfectly ethereal and healthy glow. Sephora describes "For an angelic sheen, this satiny pink highlighter adds a soft, natural afterglow to the complexion. Wear alone or mix with foundation for an overall dewy finish. It's perfectly alluring on all skin tones." I like it alot. :)

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**Finally made it in paint.:)