May I have your attention please?

I copied this from another blog but I thought it was very informative and a damned good thing to do.

If you leave a comment and hope for a response, you may want to set yourself up so you can actually get a response.

*This only applies to blogger accounts.*

1. Log into blogger.

2. On the right panel you will notice "Edit Profile" beneath your pic or absence of pic.

3. Click it.

4. The first heading is Privacy.

5. Check the box that reads: "Show my email address"

6. It will say "Currently set to you@youremail.com" or in your case, whatever it is set to... if you want to change it, THAT box is located in the Identity section.

Make sense? Please do this... do it for me. Do it for Sam. Do it for world peace and endless nookie + tequila (again, for Sam). I will try to respond to your comments.

Ah, true wisdom

"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."

Theodore Roosevelt 1907

I *heart* teachers

I have had a headache for a few days, not a bad migraine, just a dull, throbbing, blurred vision, ache in my noodle. I've taken Excedrin Migraine, Advil (which I'm not supposed to have, but I tried it anyway), Flexeril, Ultram and a few other things that may or may not be legal in Ottawa County. Nothing has helped. It's just one of those boogers that has to work itself out. I can deal with it...... it's ok, I've had worse.

But, last night, Bob and I went to The Stables because I wanted to distract my mind from the pain. That's how I deal with headaches, distraction. I find something else louder, bigger, badder, more complex (or more simple), sometimes sinister (sometimes not), anything to distract myself from feeling the dull, throbbing ache in my head. Whatever...... it works for me. So, we head off to The Stables with $20 to split between the two of us. Bob really doesn't like The Stables, he's a Peoria Gaming Center kinda guy, but he went there last week with the ol' one eyed pilot and won $40 so he was up for the change.

I doled out the dollars and we parted our separate ways. I don't like how he gambles and he hates how I clean the screen or molest the little leprechan with my finger or touch Crazy Bill's pick ax fondly hoping for a red spin. Plus, I like to reach up and hit the bet 3 button on occasion and seeing him fall out of his chair is funny once or twice, but not the smack upside the head I get when he gets back up. LOL

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to gamble our hard earned money and fear not the evil that resides in our hearts and souls.......

Whatever..... sooooooo, I find a duck and pray to the luck God(s) that I have the power and I cash out with $8 on a $2 bet, not toooooooo bad if I do say so myself. Basically that's how it was all night, small bets, decent pay offs. I walked in with $25 (thought I only had $20 but there was a $5 stuck to another) and walked out with $80!! WOO HOO!

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I started this I *heart* teachers post days ago and now I don't remember what frame of mind I was in. Oh well. I guess I'll publish it anyways. LOL

On a good note, Mrs. Coach made it through her surgery with flying colors. WOO HOO! I'm so glad she's ok!

Where's my PDA?

I can't keep track of it all! It looks like the next month is going to be a whirlwind for me.

In one short week, I have friends coming in from the great north. I'm really excited, it's been a while since I've seen them and we always have such a great time when they come down or when we go up!

Then, the first week of April, I'm going on a little trip up north myself, I'm going to Illinois to see my sister and her family. Just me and Miss Whineyhiney...... It's gonna be one long drive....... but I can handle it, hell, it'll be gravy compared to the drive back from seeing Chuck in New Hampshire! LOL Only this time I won't have any obligations on when and where I have to be.

Miss Whineyhiney is starting PE this quarter. She's all worried about her shorts being too short and the whole washing of the athletic clothes.... She's thinking about taking track in the fall, more power to her! I wish I had been able to do sports at her age.

Oh, before I forget, here's a special shout out to my accident prone friend, thanks for the hilarious pics, you rock. This one reminds me of someone in particular. Very funny, thanks for makin' me laugh so hard!

Zanadoooooooo is gone. I'm so sad. We talk daily and I'll still see her and the girls nearly every weekend but it's just weird that she's not just across town. I may take a day trip to T-town to see her soon. I desperately need a girlie day.

My tattoo is healing nicely. It looks fabulous! I'm so pleased with it! It's the best Valentine's day gift yet! Cruella and I have plans to get one more when she gets here....... hmmmmmmm, what do I want this time? Maybe a little ladybug? Tattoos are definitely something I'm probably going to be addicted to. I have ideas in my head already of what else I want. Bob is going to shit, but oh well. I'm worth it, dammit!

Well, I think I'm gonna go hide the mustard (sorry, inside joke).

Sorry.....

I have really neglected this blog lately. My heart just isn't here in the Mental Block anymore. I'll try to post more often, especially if I get tagged or something, but a lot of what I've been doing lately is very private and not public blog material. I really have been busy and I've been writing a lot, but it's really too personal and I'm not ready to share it right now. I hope you can understand.

I did read in the Joplin Globe today though that an 18 year old had died in his home. The obit said he battled with depression for years, it didn't say specifically how he died, but I am guessing suicide. So very sad. His sister wrote a lengthy obit for him which was more of an essay than an obit. I didn't know this kid, but he sounded like a kid with a future, I feel so bad for his family.

I saw Shannon yesterday at the bowling alley, she's so adorable.

I hear the dryer again, laundry beckons!!

The Men of Texas

I've actually written this post about 8 times but I can't seem to write what I have in my head. There are just too many things that happened, my head is too full, I can't get the words down, they're there but then they don't make sense. LOL

There is sooooooooo much more to this but I'm not going to blog about it, it's too insanely hot and sexy and oooooooooh, god delicious. LOL Plus, it's not entirely my story......... Once the other party/parties does, I'll be blabbing it here, folks! INTENSE!

All I can say is that I have a newfound respect for the song I'm In Love With A Stripper by T-Pain . I sincerely THANK GOD for POLAROID INSTANT CAMERAS (and condoms)!!!!!!!!!

My ears, my ears....... make it stop!

Last night on my GNO, Xanadooooooooo and I started out at The Stables and ended up out at Jerzees to see the The Men of Texas do their all male revue "thang".

I can't write about everything right this second, not enough time, but I can say that one of them came over and talked to me, told me to "smile". LOL It was really when it first started and I didn't know what was going on. LOL He was so nice though, and OH MY GOD he had the best tattoo! Don't ask me what it was, ask me WHERE it was! LOL

Zanadoooooo was asked for her phone number, which of course she willingly gave, and I kid you not. HE CALLED HER FIRST THING THIS MORNING!!!!!!!!! They're going to come by the office today, he needs to go to the post office which is right by ME! WOW!

The ozone...

... has a new hole in it and it's got my name on a bronze plaque next to it.

I now possess flammable hair. Maybe I'm taking this GNO thing too far? I even broke out the ol' Mary Kay mega spackle kit. I did a quick Kleenex check before I left for work and I think I got enough for the watery eyes and sneezes for the rest of the week. LOL

I got my hair cut two weeks ago and let me tell you this woman did a fucking sorry-ass job. I can't get my hair to do anything! I actually got it looking decent once tonight but after I sprayed it, it fell and looks less good. I've been going to the same stylist for several months now and she's been great until now. I just don't know what the deal is...... Oh well, it's just hair, no worries. LOL

Zanadooooo outta be here anytime now so I'm off!

Hark, what's that I hear?

CHALLENGE!?

One of the most fantastic things about my job is that I often get a good challenge. Often, bankruptcy clients have disposed of bills and they don't have mailing addresses or account numbers or telephone numbers or belly buttons; or other clients might not have addresses for an ex-spouse or their employer or brother's sister-in-law's cousin, that is the fun part of my job. Research. I love to dig around and see what I can find out there on the amazing net.

It's amazing what information you can find out about people online. What public records there are out there........ Kinda creepy if you are one who would be quick to worry.

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This evening, I saw a mother carrying her beautiful baby. I felt so bad for this baby, the lil tyke was being held like a rag doll. Not lovingly in her arms but pressed between her forearm and her belly/boob area (she was a big woman), being carried like a book or something. I was at a stop sign and I just sat there watching her carry that poor baby. Odd, I know, I didn't know what to think of myself just sitting there watching. I felt like such a voyeur.

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Tonight, my friend Zanadooooooo and I are going out and having a Girl's Night Out. I'm soooooooooo excited! I just hope I can make it in to work tomorrow! LOL

My friends the ol' Cody Coyote and Cruella will be here in just a few short weeks! I can't wait! They'll be here THIS MONTH! WOW! It's so hard to believe. And, if that wasn't super enough news, Cruella just found out that she's going to get her surgery that she's been waiting 3 years for! WOO HOO!

Miss Whineyhiney doesn't know it yet, but Bob is going to put a new door on her room before the old farts get here and Bob's going to finish the trim in the bathroom if he has enough time. MWH has spring break next week and he's taking her to Sand Springs to go ATVing one day. Wait, I'll be working while they are playing........ me thinks I am getting screwed.

Well, I need to get ready, it's about time to head out the door on my GNO! See you all on the flip side!

7 Songs Tag

I was tagged by MamaKBear for this one!

List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they're any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they're listening to.

I listen to LaunchCast at work all day so I really hear a lot of songs every day. Right now I'm listening to Classic Rock. The 7 songs in my mind right now though are...

1/ Martina McBride's Cheap Whiskey It's a song that has haunted me for many years. Martina and I are both from Wichita and I've kinda followed her career because of that. She's just gorgeous and has one hell of a singing voice. The song is about losing it all to alcoholism. I've never had a problem with alcohol but I know someone who did and I always think of them when I hear it.

2/ Prince's 7 This song blares from my car a lot simply because I LOVE IT. I adore Prince, or his older stuff anyway. LOL

3/ Sara Evans I Could Not Ask For More is one of my all time absolute favorite songs. It too is on my CD in my car. It's one of my feel good songs.

4/ Modern English I Melt With You is playing right now on Disney (ok, it's not Modern English, it's Bowling For Soup). I love this song simply because it was in Valley Girl with Nic Cage and it's one of the songs that I want played at my funeral.

5/ Love & Rockets So Alive is a song I've been trying to find at walmart.com. I want to download it so I can burn it but so far no luck. No biggie though, I'll find it, if it's out there, I'll find it...

6/ Saving Jane Girl Next Door is another current pop hit I've really rocked out to lately. It kinda means a lot to me, I've always been runner up, second class, watching....... The first time I heard it it struck a cord with me.

7/ Montgomery Gentry Merry Christmas From The Family has been in my head all morning. I don't know why. It's NOT Christmas. I have a tiny family. The "she was a Mexican" is stuck in my craw and I can't get it out! It's a great song though, I guess there could be worse to have rattlin' around up in there!

I know I'm supposed to tag 7 more folks but I think I'll just let whoever wanna play have at it cause my lunch hour is about over and I don't have time to link them all right now.

Am I missing something?

It appears that my posts from July 2005 to the present date have been somehow lost in cyber-hell. WTF?

For some odd reason though, I am not stressing over it.

Maybe all of my posts will magically reappear? Maybe they'll be magically delicious? LOL Maybe I should take this as a sign my writing skills are just too damned good for the net? ha ha ha Maybe Ed McMahon will show up at my door with one of those ginormous cardboard checks? Hmmmmm, something tells me I'm S.O.L. Oh well. Life goes on.....

Today has been amazingly long day. Is it that vernal equinox thing yet? I doubt it.

My gal pal, Zanadooooooo, has invited me out for a GNO this Wednesday. I'd love to go but I'm not quite sure what Bob will say. Oh well, only one way to find out!! LOL