Rewind in Time

I wanna go back....Back...BACK IN TIME!!!

Rewind....

Back to our time in MEXICO!!!

Since I can't...I'll just post some other pictures. It's that time, isn't it. We're getting snow, and I'm thinking of the beach in Mexico.

This was so nice and relaxing in this tub...Ty and I would put our swim suits on and let the jets go. Hmmmmmmm......

My boys snorkling in the water...brrrrrr...It wasn't until later I learned how many jelly fish there were in the water. Good thing it was much later.

One of these days I should post every picture I took of the sunset. There were about 20 shots with all the different settings on my camera, but boy was it beautiful in each one.

Me and my guy on Christmas day!! LOVE this kid!!!

How's My Driving?

We've all seen those bumper stickers on those company vehicles.

The first time I had one was when I worked for a national children's theatre group and we toured the country.



I used to always make jokes about it..."How's my driving? Call 1-800-Eat-SH**" Yes, I realize this may have reflected a negative attitude, that could have been misunderstood by the parents of these children we were casting in our show. So, they never heard my "joke".



I just thought it was silly to ask people to call and complain about our driving? Does it really work?

Oh yeah it does!! One of our other teams ended up getting seriously busted for weaving in and out of...you're never going to guess...a funeral procession! Who does that?? She was weaving in and out of a funeral procession, with the children's theatre logo on the side, and her tattle tale sticker on the bumper.


I don't suffer from road rage, but I'll tell you, sometimes in my commute I want to call the numbers just for fun. Especially if they're driving like an idiot. "Yes, I'd like to report vehicle number 2369 because he thinks he's on American Idol and can't sing!" How fun would that be?


Ahem...the movie in my mind digresses a bit.

I'll tell you though, somehow that sticker saved my life about 13 years ago. When we had our serious car accident (I'll blog about it someday, I promise) the paramedics kept asking me how to call the owner of the truck. All I could do was repeat, "1-800-Eat-SH**". They thought I had a concussion for sure! They eventually got the point and were able to call the company, who called Mom and Dad.

All Hail the Tattle Tale!!!

Silly Random Blogthings

I tell ya, I crack myself up sometimes, and I can't even share it with anyone.

As I was planning my post for tonight, something quick and fun, I found myself over at the fun Blogthings. As I perused the multiple titles of quizzes, I found myself having to do a double take on the quiz titles.

Have you ever read something completely wrong, only to find out you were WAY off? Here's some of my titles I came up with:

Blogthings Quiz: Are you Emo?
What I saw: Are you Elmo?

Blogthings Quiz: Could you be Violent?
What I saw: Should you be violent?

Blogthings Quiz: What kind of sandal are you?
What I saw: What kind of scandal are you?

Blogthings Quiz: Are you a Fit Girl?
What I saw: Are you a Fat Girl?

Blogthings Quiz: Are you a Fake Girl?
What I saw...again: Are you a Fat Girl?

Has anyone ever really looked at some of these quizzes?

They ask the real hard questions that "Inquiring Minds" want to know. Tell me readers, aren't you dying to know what my peanut butter and jelly sandwich says about me? I'll give you a hint...it says I need a tall glass of milk.

In one question it asks, "Are you a Hot Chick?" and then shortly thereafter has a question, "Do you have low self esteem?" Oh, and let's make sure we understand the difference between how our "INTRAPERSONAL" relationships rate, versus our "INTERPERSONAL" relationships.

Fear not readers...I will be posting more of these quizzes, because I'm all about the occasional silliness. I just had to take a break from the regularly scheduled silliness to point out the obvious silliness.

While you ponder that, I'm going to have to check out the quiz: "Are you Destined to be Overweight?". (aka...Are you a Fat Girl?)

FOUND IT!!

I'll Give You a Full Moon Alright!!

I tell you...this Grandy is THRILLED to see the end of this week.

I know many of you are not all that superstitious, but did anyone notice how FULL the moon was this week? Seriously? It was beautiful and yet daunting all the while.

For a few days before, and even a few days after, my life tends to be crazy for unexplained reasons. I don't even realize when it's supposed to be a full moon. If I'm just having a few days where strange things keep happening and I happen to look up and say...A HA!!! I'm always one to accept responsibility for MY actions but when the weird stuff is flyin'? NO WAY!!

Folks...Hubby had an accident in his semi yesterday. He's alright (THANK YOU LORD!!) and the truck doesn't seem that bad off so far (smaller thank you, Lord, because I realize what's truly important in this). Isn't it funny how things like that can totally rattle you? Not funny in a belly laugh kinda way, but funny in a get down and kiss the ground kinda way.

With what I do for a living, I'm very well aware of what CAN happen in these accidents. I don't think I have to tell you how completely relieved I am about the fact that none of those things DID happen yesterday.

So...I've decided to change my outlook on this whole full moon thing. I still think weird things are going to happen because...well...let's face it...I have no control over the crap. However, I'm going to try and find the positive in the weirdness.

For instance:
1. Accident happens...He's not HURT. :)
2. Have an unexplained "blood pressure episode"...Boss looks for ways to help with my workload.
3. Son has to be home sick with cold...I GET to take care of him (as he gets bigger I don't get to do that as much any more)

Now...if only this positive kharma could find it's way in to affecting my income flow? Let's think positive energy because Grandy's got a hefty deductible staring her in the face.

Oooooooooowwwwwwwwwwmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Writer Without Words??

Some of you know that freelance writing is a new adventure for me. I've secretly been working, and studying, on how to be a better writer. It had always been a "hobby" of mine before, but only recently has my light been lit to really actively pursue it further.

Through my research, I've been learning what I should and should not do. I've learned that the freelance writing community is truly a welcoming community. Every time I ask a question, the other writers are there to help, they offer suggestions, and generally embrace newcomers.

I have grown to truly respect so many of you, and have steadily been following, gathering your tips, and watching you grow. I'm usually pretty quick with a wit, but watch in awe at how much knowledge you all have, and am quietly your sponge.

Then it happened. I was reading Writing the Cyber Highway, the site of my dear blogging buddy Michele L. Tune, and discovered she had bestowed me with this honor...

This is not just any old meme, this is an AWARD!!

Michele blessed me with this award back on January 11, 2008 in I Am Writer, Hear Me Roar! and she said this about me:

And the award goes to... the following five talented people:

1. Grandy, at Functional Schmunctional, who I'm so proud of for deciding to use her colorful talent with words and join the freelancing world.

ME??? The sight of seeing my name there made me tear up, and not in the irritating Sally Field way of "You LIKE me! You REALLY LIKE ME!!" kind of way either. I didn't know what to say. I graciously thanked her and promised I would get back to this.

Since then I have tried to write something about this EVERY DAY!! Should I be witty? Should I be honest? Definitely NOT sarcastic! I've wanted to be able to offer up something profound, and alas, I was speechless. Me, at a loss for words?? Did she mean to do that? Put Grandy in that spot? She didn't name me as a blogger, but as a writer. And you know what? That's what I am!!

I can't tell you how truly honored I am for this little lion.

Now I must comply with the "catch" that goes with this award. There's always a catch but I don't care. The Roar for Powerful Words Award page says I am to list "three things [I] believe are necessary to make writing good and powerful." Here goes nothing...

1. Remember who your readers are. I know it seems like I write about whatever random thoughts are in my blog, but I truly do keep in mind certain readers and what they like. If you're writing to a specific target audience, remember who that audience is. It may sound basic, but if you're writing an article about how to play chess, you might start out with explaining the different pieces and what they do.

2. Mistakes will happen...Learn from them. Holy moly, that fear of making a mistake is what had kept me from submitting for this long. Then some of you professionals out there reminded me that the more we do, the more we have to learn from.

3. HAVE FUN!! One of the coolest things about being a writer is you wouldn't do it if you didn't enjoy it. Why would we? That's how we all got here in the first place. Somewhere, I think that the enjoyment gets lost in deadlines, expectations, and clients. Take a step back and have fun with it.

Now, I'm apparantly supposed to bestow this gift on 5 other writers whose words are also powerful. There are SO many that I follow, this is VERY hard. Remember, to many this is just a meme...to me it's an AWARD! If any of you have already received this award, please forgive me:

Renie Burghard's World - Renie, you are truly an inspiration and I really do want to be like you when I grow up. I love reading your articles...and I LOVE YOUR SPUNK!!

Writer's Round-About - Rebecca Laffar-Smith - This writer has some great honest insight. No mincing words, and I like it!!

Derfwad Manor - Mrs. G. has a cult following like NO OTHER!! She's absolutely amazing in her ability to tell a story.

Momisodes - This lady has a way with words and with pictures. I'm sure I'll see this as one of her TwoFer Tuesdays.

On The Curb - Now I know this lady just had twins, and there is absolutely no rush on this. But I think this lady is amazing in both her writing style and her personality. It would be wrong for me NOT to award her with this.

Thank you to all who inspire me DAILY!!

YOU ROCK!!