Trick or Trick??

I had some of the cutest trick or treaters last yeat! Here are a few of the funny comments made:

And what is your costume little girl? "Um, I'm sort of a cowgirl, witch, see my boots!" And how about you sweetie? A princess? "Uh, NO, I'm a southern bell zombie, duh!" Oh my, yes, all southern bells talk like that....how could I forget? And what is your costume little boy, *blank stare* "um, I.......don't know!" Guess that question was too much for him. So I can't wait to see what sweet little ghost's and goblins make it my way this year. Maybe scary Snookie costume?? Oh wait....oxymoron! We'll have to wait and see!

Foster Monster Jax

I have a new little foster pup named Jax that I found along the side of a frontage road...at the corner of Flee street and Starving Road. Poor thing was covered in flees, starving and thirsty. After three flee dips, I think were flee free. He's has a great appetite and a temperment. He's super sweet and I'm wrestling with not keeping him myself. I hope to place him in a loving and sweet home. So far he's great with everyone and other dogs. He's all white with a couple of light brown spots.

Jax's mini blog:

My name is Jax and I'm super sweet and loving. I want a forever family and someone to love. My favorite things are cuddling up on the couch, chasing feet of any type, shape and size, and rolling back and forth on my back. My foster mom has cleaned me up and started potty training me. I'm dreaming about my future forever family....come get me soon! Love, Jax

FULL AS A FROG IN A LIGHTNING BUG STORM

I’m eating a meal and my belly tells me I’m full, and I sigh, take another drink before forcing down my next bite, then my head says “you better stop or you’ll be sorry!” Again my head repeats, “you do this every time and every time you regret it!” Yet I, a logically thinking, practical and level headed person full of common sense, says to herself, “not uh, I can finish….there’s not much left on my plate, it’s just a few more bites….I’ll be okay.” Then my brain jumps in one more time and reminds me, “you say that every time” and again, I act as if my brain is whispering to me in Spanish and I can’t comprehend what it’s saying. So I finish my plate, near to the point of licking it in public, just to say at the last drop, “man I shouldn’t have done that, I’m gonna regret that later.” I tell myself, “I’ve got to quit doing this….how many times will it take before I learn?” I resolve that this will be the last time that I do this to myself and next time I will listen to that little voice in my head. (Yeah right!)

So at my next meal, my plate is gently laid in front of me and the waitress asks if I need anything else? To which of course I respond, “may I have some extra sauce?” I’m sure you see what’s coming next……Yep! Lather, Rinse, Repeat!!! Geesh! So, I say to those of you that have ever taken any advice from me what so ever….WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU THINKING?!? The next time one of you is dining with me and you see that all too familiar “I’m so full” sigh, not to be confused with “this conversation is really boring” sigh which some of you have undoubtedly seen, take my plate and throw it on the floor. :) I will gladly pay for the broken plate and wasted food. Then smack me on the head (lightly) and remind me of this blog post. At which point I may possibly buy your meal or just end our friendship if we happen to be eating Lebanese!

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 Will Thoburn, Griggsy, Andrea Sjogren,
 Danny Rodocker, Terri Gleason, Amy Criswell

Okay, well I survived my zip lining experience and enjoyed my 30th birthday. Even though, I daringly zip lined upside down much to the dismay of my cousin Andrea who threatened to tell my dad. The guide was none too happy either but I'm a determined little cuss when I want to me. Which zip lining upside down was fantastic fun and the day was perfect! We zip lined in the morning until about lunch time. Then we went to Childress Winery which was wonderful! It's a beautiful winery and I highly recommend it, although, our waiter at the Childress Bistro left much left to be desired. He wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu and it seemed that we stumped him by asking for more water. Regardless, the chef certainly knew what he was doing because our lunch was delicious! We enjoyed the three course wine lunch paired with different wines for each course. We participated in a tour of the winery and of course participated in the wine tasting which was yummy. After a short stop to freshen up we went to Bonefish Grill for dinner and then on to "The Boro" which is a fun little club in down town Greensboro. The Boro has pool, cornhole, dancing, darts, and drinking….that’s right I said corn hole!!! Who knew that a local Cincinnati game made famous by You Tube and other such devices would find its way to a local watering hole in little Greensboro NC. Needless to say my cousin and I were ecstatic to play having grown up on Cornhole and Washerboard! I’m not even gonna explain washerboard to you! Any who, we danced the night away and just had a great time! Like any 30 yr old I enjoyed a drink or two and of course had a sober escort home! Thanks to all of you for your many birthday wishes and remember as we discussed….I celebrated my second anniversary of my 29th birthday!

Wow

Wow, my blog is still here and no one has disowned me yet for not blogging in quite some time. Okay coming up is my fantastic 30th birthday. Yes, I know it's hard to believe that I'm 30, I hardly believe it! On the agenda is a great zip lining course in following by a visit to a winery, lastly we'll party the night away at Bar 40. Should be a great day and I'm looking forward to spending time with some great friends. I am sad that many of my good friends couldn't come due to them all be preggers! That's right, four of them all Pregnant! Oh well, perhaps we'll go another time. Also upcoming is the 9th birthday of a special little girl by the name of Cheyenne. I am looking forward to an exciting weekend! Hope all is well and hopefully this is the start of some more great blogging by your truly! 

No spring chicken anymore....

           Okay, I can no longer "hang in there" with college students. I hosted about ten of them at my house last Monday. They were staying the night for one night on their way to Charleston for Spring Break. The deal was that they could stay the night and in return they would do some yard work for me. A little caveat to this was that I also had to cook them dinner....which I didn't mind doing. However, dinner was over at 7:30 and by 7:45 they were piling into their 8 passenger van to head to Sandhills of which I declined to go. Citing that I was tired and was going to fiddle around the house and get some stuff done. After they left, I promptly sat down on the couch where I fell asleep in about .3 seconds. Only to be wakened by those ten students banging on my door to get back in the house....2 1/2 hours later when they came back. Yes, I slept the entire time they were gone and if that wasn't bad enough.....

            Next they decided to watch movie and invited me to watch with them. I declined this invitation as well as I was already so tired from my nap that I needed to go to bed. I was in bed inside of 5 minutes after they came home. As I drifted off to sleep, I laid there and pondered how old have I become that I fall asleep on the couch after dinner.....LIKE MY DAD!!!! Additionally, after having napped for 2 1/2 hours, I wasn't rested enough to stay and watch a movie. To top it all off.....I was having a beer because all of the "college kids" were doing it and I couldn't even finish one beer! OMG......need I say more. Next thing you know, I won't even need an alarm clock anymore.....let's pray that day doesn't come too soon.

Bless the Broken Road

This song has been on my heart lately...

I set out on a narrow way many years ago

Hoping I would find true love along the broken road

But I got lost a time or two

Wiped my brow and kept pushing through

I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you

Every long lost dream led me to where you are

Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars

Pointing me on my way into your loving arms

This much I know is true

That God blessed the broken road

That led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through

I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you

But you just smile and take my hand

You've been there you understand

It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Now I'm just rolling home

Into my lover's arms

This much I know is true

That God blessed the broken road

That led me straight to you
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.