Just a Small Roll Over...

I had a small accident this past week. I rolled tipped over the 4-wheeler. But, when it tipped over...I was on top of it. And, at the end of the tragic accident I was underneath it. It was really quite stupid because I wasn't on any rough terrain, I had just turned around from going up the hill and was now heading down the hill, and off to the side of me was a small stream...with about a foot dropoff that I didn't see. So, I kind of punched the gas and hit the drop off. Hit my head, folded my body in half...in a way that it has never been folded before...and I haven't felt the same since.

I seem to be making a recovery. I went to the doctor to make sure that I hadn't broken any ribs. There had to be a reason that I couldn't breathe everytime I turned my head or my body in any direction. But, he assured me that I was just severely bruised. Severely bruised is correct. My head is fine. I have always had a hard noggin. But, my mother had me convinced that I wasn't going to wake up the next morning. I was deathly afraid to go to sleep that night. And I called everyone and told them that I loved them before shutting my eyes for one last time. But, I made a miraculous come back and somehow woke up the next morning...wishing that I would have died. The right side of my body is covered in one big bruise that is slowly going away...and although a few days have gone by, my severely bruising back/rib pain seems to come and go. But, I imagine that it will just take time.

I have grown up on those stupid things my whole life. The problem is that I have no fear when it comes to them. I have tipped them over, but I have never injured myself. I just get right back on and keep riding. Just like I did the other day. Perhaps I need to downgrade to a cute pink Barbie one???

I'm Sorry

I'm still here. I haven't gone anywhere. I have just had a lot of things going on. Mostly in my head. Things that only I can work out on my own...and things that I don't really know how to work out. If I could explain them in words I probably would...you know...like when someone says something to me and for no apparent reason I just want to punch them right in the face. Hard. Like I have never punched anyone before. But, I resist the urge. I wake up in the morning...and I don't want to get out of bed. I just want to lay there forever and ever. Not because I am tired. Just because I don't think anyone would notice I was missing if I stayed in bed for a couple of days. I get home from work and I just want to sit on the couch and watch television despite the long list of things that I have to do. And it's just because I don't want to do them. I know that some might say depression. But, I think that my body just goes through these cycles...and no, it's not a 28 day cycle. It's about every 4-6 month cycle. And, it takes me about 2 weeks to get out of it. I am not really sure how I get out of it, but I do. And then I am fine. I am reaching the end. I already feel better. I think I just need to go into hibernation mode every once in awhile. So, if you are one of my victims where I have given my wrath to...yes, I probably did want to kick you in the face. But, I refrained. And, it had nothing to do with you. It was me. I apologize.

Happy Birthday to The Don!!!

It's his day! The Don. And, there are some things that you should know about him.

1. He acquired the name The Don from one of my really good friends, we were at a gas station and she BUSTED through the double wide doors shouting his name The Don, and it has stuck ever since.
2. He doesn't throw anything away. If someone is giving away something for free, he will take it. And, he will find a way to use it. It might mean keeping it for a few years...but eventually he will find a way to use it. But hey, it was free!
3. He loves his Harley Davidson. He puts more miles on his motorcycle than he does his vehicle. As we speak, he is on a motorcycle ride up the coast...he doesn't know when he will be home...10 days, maybe 12. All he knows is he has to be home for work in 15.
4. He knows someone everywhere we go. We could be 5 states away. It doesn't matter, he will know someone.
5. Whenever I go somewhere...people know me as Don's Daughter. Most of them do not know my name. Just that I am his daughter. Which is ok.
6. He always has a smile on his face.
7. He calls his forehead a fivehead.
8. When I was little and he would come to my softball games, at the end he would always say "You done good, you done good." And, I always thought that he knew he was saying it wrong. It wasn't until a few years ago I decided to correct him on his improper English. Who knew that this whole time he thought that was the correct way to say, "You did well."
9. He always thinks that my birthday is a day later than it really is. I always expect his phone call on the 8th of October. My birthday is actually on the 7th.
10. He spelled my name really funny when I was born. He knows that he spelled it funny, but to this day he is never quite sure how funny he spelled it. He doesn't know how to spell my name.
11. If you move something in his house. He knows. Everything has a place and a direction.
12. He loves his fish pond.
13. He hates wearing shoes. (hmm...I wonder where I got that from)
14. He loves beer and his 'spritzers'
15. When there is something on his mind. You usually know. But he has his way of telling you about it. He tries to turn it into a joke and make it funny. Sometimes it's not really that funny. Sometimes it is. (I acquired this as well.)
16. When we were little and we got in trouble he used to 'thump' us on the head. It hurt really bad. He doesn't ever remember thumping us. But, I do.
17. He taught me the value of a dollar. He helped me buy my first car and my second car. He told me that I had to earn and pay for everything in my life, otherwise it wouldn't hold any meaning. He was right. Things mean a lot more in life when they are not handed to you.
18. It is often that my friends...and boyfriends are intimidated by him!
19. Thanks to him. The Dog and I have had somewhere to live.
20. He is my best friend.

Happy Birthday Dad! I love you!

Wordless Wednesday

As much as I want to add words to this picture. I don't think any are necessary. I found this the other day, and everytime I run across it, I can't stop laughing. This picture was taken a couple of years ago on Christmas Eve of me and Betch. I Love you Betch!!!

Another Item Off My List

I had an extremely productive weekend. Tackling one of the biggest things on my to-do list. I have been procrastinating this item because I didn't want to start it and then have it take forever to finish. But, I am happy to say that I finished it in a day and half. And here are the results! I LOVE it!!!


It adds so much personality to my kitchen. Now I can move on to the next item on my list!

10 Guilty Pleasures on TV

10 Guilty Pleasures on TV

I don't watch very much TV. So, this question might as well be, 10 things you enjoy watching on TV!

1. American Idol- I don't think that I need to explain this.

2. Oprah- I cried the other day watching Oprah. I would go into detail, but you might just laugh at me.

3. Friends- I own all seasons, and I could watch them over and over again.

4. Seinfeld- Only if I can watch it from the beginning.

5. Will and Grace- I must have a thing for sitcoms.

6. Ellen- She cracks my shit up.

7. Cake Boss- I am intrigued at this show. I wish that I could decorate any cake.

8. Intervention

9. Obsessed- It's that new show right after Intervention. It makes me feel not so crazy.

10. I seriously can't think of anymore...

My New Roommate

I have a new roommate. He lives in my fireplace. He doesn't get along with The Dog very well and he is kind of noisy...and because of that we had to evict him. He was happy to just fly away.

Oh yeah. And the fact that he was living in the fireplace and how he got there. Kind of freaks me out.