Be Happy Anyway

Be Happy Anyway
From Brave Girls Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

You Know It's Bad When...

You know your lawn must really need to be mowed when people are ringing your doorbell asking if you would like your lawn done. See Exhibit A:
(Hmmmm! Anyone notice anything about the company's name???)

A nice guy I am sure, but my dog was barking mad when he came to the door, and I was pretty sure my husband would get around to it eventually.
So hubby, Mr. Gary Victory, if you don't want me to get a different Victory Lawn & Landscape service, then you better get around to it. (I went and got you one just in case you are having difficulty finding yours.)

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Vicarious Living

Once before in this blog, I talked about living vicariously through my daughter. I am not afraid to admit it. Well, here is one more thing my daughter can do that I never did. I won't say "I couldn't do" since it never came up when I was a child. My brother is the golfer in the family, but I was already out of the house when he picked up this past time. I on the other hand was an avid miniature golfer thanks to our church's youth groups effort to find us family friendly fun.

Well, here are the latest photos from Golf Camp.



Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Fotografías

They say who you are is a collection of the people who came before you. My brother Andre and I never really had the opportunity to get to know our grandparents. I met my mother's father when I was two or so, but he passed away when I was five. My brother wasn't even born yet. My mother lost her mother at a young age as did my father. Andre and I were fortunate enough to meet our grandfather Don Felix a couple of, but he only spoke Spanish, and at that time we only spoke English. (That's a whole 'nother story.)

My parents do have pictures of our many relatives. That is quite a blessing as I have met many people who have no pictures of their ancestors. My brother and I grew up seeing these pictures and hearing stories about some of them. I have been going through some of those photos and have used pictures of my mother's parents to create a scrapbook page on Scrapblog.

I created this layout in response to Noel's challenge using Virginia T's design. The journaling is in Spanish and says, "Because I never met you, from time to time, I look at your pictures and ask myself, 'Which of you am I most like?' "

Monday, June 16, 2008

Faries & Dreams


I created this layout using a picture of my girl that was taken on our way to a birthday/halloween party. I used Scrapblog to create this in response to a "Pencil Lines" sketch designed by Yukari Takanashix. I am thankful for Scrapblog because if I had to have all the paper I would have used making these layouts, I would be in the poor house. As it is, my husband is threatening to disconnect my internet connection. ;-)

Sunday, June 15, 2008

My Heart is Pink

I was reading someone's blog today and came across an funny quiz. I took it for kicks and here is what it had to say about me.

Now, of course I am married, but I thought it was interesting nonetheless.




Your Heart Is Pink



In relationships, you like to play innocent - even though you aren't.

Each time you fall in love, it's like falling for the first time.



Your flirting style: Coy



Your lucky first date: Picnic in the park



Your dream lover: Is both caring and dominant



What you bring to relationships: Romance

Monday, June 9, 2008

Some Day (TDX Challenge #13)

I am trying my hand at another scrap challenge.

Let's see how it does.























In case you can't read it:

Some day. I say it all the time.
"Mom, can we go to Six Flags?" "Some day."
"Mom, will you let me get contacts?" "Some day."
My children aren't the only ones to hear this response. I often say it to myself.
"Some day I will get that passport."
"Some day I will go to England,
or Norway, or Australia, or even Japan."
Now saying, "Some day" is not a bad thing in my eyes.The worst thing I could constantly say or think is
NEVER.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Scavenger Hunt

I am a new member of SIStv, a scrapbooking site. There are occasionally scavenger hunts posted on their message boards. I tried my hand at one. It was fun, but I am missing a street sign. I was able to find most of the items in my catalog of photos. I wasn't able to get out of the house to take a picture of the stop sign down the street.
(You will notice that I have since added a street sign. 6/8/2007)

Below is a slideshow. Just point to the picture and controller will come up.



Here are the objects I had to look for:
A Flower
A Glass Object (A glass corey filter rod)
A Shoe
A Candle (happy birthday Aunt Rose)
Something Red (Cait's dorkey homemade hood)
A Car (In the snow on Easter)
Something older than you are (A tree at McMurry University)
The view outside a window of your home (A rose bush that hasn't died)
The cover of a magazine
A Clock
Your computer area (That was a mess)
Something white
A vegetable or fruit
hands or feet
A kitchen utensil
A piece of jewelry
A calendar
Yourself in the mirror with your camera! (That was hard not to get a flashback)
A street sign (not there) (added)
A sunset (Memorial Day)
Rule: You cannot use a photo more than once so a red car cannot be used for something red and a car, it must be one or the other.

Reverse Graffiti



I saw this YouTube video on a blog called Texas Dream. It amazes me how creative people are. I am also baffled as to why the government wouldn't mind having such a dirty wall, but want cares about someone's art that didn't put anything onto the wall but actually took some away (the dirt that is.)

Check out the end to see with the authorities finally do.


Pass it on.

My friend Melanie (a unique individual) sent me this. Pass it on.

1] Do you currently have a hickey?
eeww gross

2] According to your ex, you are?
Who?

3] Do you tell your best friend everything?
Usually

4] If you're single, why?
Not single

5] When was the last time you talked to your number one?
2 hours ago.


6] Have you ever cried and didn't know why?
No.


7] Do you like being in pictures?
Only if I know about them ahead of time.


8] Have you ever kissed anyone who's name started with a J, P, or T?
I'm not going to te-e-llll.


9] Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
cold

10] What do you think your best friend is doing right now?
Telling her son: "Stop hitting your brother.
"

11] How old do you think you will be when you finally have kids?
I was 29

12] How much money do you have on you?
$60 for golf camp

13] What's your ex doing?
Again I say, "Who?"


14] What are you thinking about right now?
How many times are they going to show "Mr.
Deeds"

15] What’s your middle name?
don't have one unless you you count my maiden name - Rodriguez

16] Where will you be in an hour?
The golf course

17] What were you doing at 10 am yesterday?
Cleaning out my classroom to get ready for the summer school teacher

18] Do you like cuddling?
Sometimes

19] Who/what do you hate/dislike currently?
Cleaning

20] Would you ever cheat on your boyfriend/girlfriennd?
No

21] Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months without cheating?
Yes

22] What was your new years resolution?
I didn't have one.


23] Do you have anyone who you consider a brother/sister?
yes

24] Do you like country music?
Ugh

25] Where does your current boyfriend/girlfriend work?
My husband is working at Sallie Mae

26] What are you looking forward to in the next few months?
Doing absolutely nothing.


27] Do you think you would make a good wife/husband?
yes

28] Is your current hair color mostly your natural hair color?
yes

29] What color are your eyes?
Green with a yellow ring around the pupil.


30] Has anyone ever borrowed something from you and never returned it?
YES.


31] What are you wearing right now?
clothes

32] Do you smile a lot?
Yes - People think it's weird

33] Where did you get the shirt you're wearing?
Probably from my Aunt Rose, as is true for most of my wardrobe.

34] Can you live without the computer?
I suppose I could... but I wouldn't be happy!

35] Can you play any instruments?
Yes

36] What was your first thought when you looked in the mirror this morning?
No School!!!!

37] Do you like to have long hair or short hair?
Long

38] Have you memorized your social security number?
Yes

39] What is the longest you have talked on the phone?
Hours - until my mom came home and found me (I was 14)

41] Is there a meaning behind your profile song?
Makes me feel happy.


42] What do you think of people who don't have sex before marriage?
It's a good thing

43] Do you believe that what goes around comes around?
Definitely

44] Who can always make you laugh?
My son

45] What's the last thing you ate?
French fries

46] Are you a generally clean or messy person?
Messy

47] How has this week been?
Stressful

48] How old are your siblings?
35

49] Is your myspace profile private?
Yes

50] What do you carry with you at all times?
Mary Kay lip gloss and a smile.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

What does your avatar say about you?

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