I have fallen in love with Easy Mac that come in the little containers. You just fill the water up to the line and pop it in the microwave and in 3 and a half minutes...dinner is served.
My question is, where was this shit when I was in college? LOL
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Thursday, December 28, 2006
How my blog address came to be...
I love the show Gilmore Girls...here is how I came up with the address for my blog....
Lorelai: Huh. You know what I just realized? Oy is the funniest word in the entire world.
Rory: Huh.
Lorelai: I mean, think about it. You never hear the word oy and not smile. Impossible. Funny, funny word.
Emily: Oh, dear God.
Lorelai: Poodle is another funny word.
Emily: Please drink your drink, Lorelai.
Lorelai: In fact, if you put oy and poodle together in the same sentence, you'd have a great new catch phrase, you know? Like, oy with the poodles already. So from now on, when the perfect circumstances arise, we will use our favorite new catch phrase.
Rory: Oy with the poodles already.
Lorelai: I'm telling you, it's knocking ‘whatcha talking ‘bout, Willis?' right out of first place.
Emily: Lorelai, for God's sake, be quiet.
Lorelai: Huh. You know what I just realized? Oy is the funniest word in the entire world.
Rory: Huh.
Lorelai: I mean, think about it. You never hear the word oy and not smile. Impossible. Funny, funny word.
Emily: Oh, dear God.
Lorelai: Poodle is another funny word.
Emily: Please drink your drink, Lorelai.
Lorelai: In fact, if you put oy and poodle together in the same sentence, you'd have a great new catch phrase, you know? Like, oy with the poodles already. So from now on, when the perfect circumstances arise, we will use our favorite new catch phrase.
Rory: Oy with the poodles already.
Lorelai: I'm telling you, it's knocking ‘whatcha talking ‘bout, Willis?' right out of first place.
Emily: Lorelai, for God's sake, be quiet.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Bragging rights
Well, it's official...I have bragging rights for ANOTHER year!! :) Why, you ask? Because the Northwestern Wildcats have once again beat the Fighting Illini (University of Illinois). Yes, I may have been born in the land of orange and blue, but on this game day, my heart bleeds purple for Northwestern! And my hubby is a U of I fan....muu ha ha!!!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Thursday Thirteen
Thirteen TV Shows I Like to Watch:
1. Extreme Makeover Home Edition
2. 7th Heaven
3. ER
4. Gilmore Girls
5. CSI (any of them)
6. Grey's Anatomy
7. Dawson's Creek (gotta LOVE syndication)
8. The View
9. Brothers and Sisters
10. Iron Chef America (love Cat Cora)
11.Friends
12. Numbers
13. Will & Grace
1. Extreme Makeover Home Edition
2. 7th Heaven
3. ER
4. Gilmore Girls
5. CSI (any of them)
6. Grey's Anatomy
7. Dawson's Creek (gotta LOVE syndication)
8. The View
9. Brothers and Sisters
10. Iron Chef America (love Cat Cora)
11.Friends
12. Numbers
13. Will & Grace
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?
I'm sure this song or even this question has gone through everyone's mind sometime today.I felt myself reflecting on the past 5 years this morning. This day for me and "our generation" is our grandparents experiencing Pearl Harbor and our parents experiencing Kennedy's assination.
I remember hearing about the first plane hitting Tower 1 and the inital thoughts that were expressed by the radio personalities. At that time, we thought it was a small plane and the comment was made "Hello, did they NOT see it?" By the time that I arrived at work (school), we had learned that the second plane had hit. By the time that the kids arrived, they knew more than us and they were telling what they saw on the news. It was a hard day for teachers, because we had to put on our "brave faces" for the students even though we were just as scared as they were.
I saw and heard alot of mixed emotions about today. Some people thought that the media over-played this and we were just reliving it again. That we should not focus on it so much. I'm sure that there were some people who also felt that we could do more.
I ended up going to church tonight where we had a nice simple service to remember that horrible day as well as pray for our future. It was a small group of people, but it was nice nonetheless. I prayed for the firefighters, police officers and for everyone who perished in this horrible day. I prayed for the safety of our troops in hopes that they will all make it home safely and SOON! I hope that those who were most affected by 9/11 were able to get through the day today and that they had family and friends around them to support them.
I remember hearing about the first plane hitting Tower 1 and the inital thoughts that were expressed by the radio personalities. At that time, we thought it was a small plane and the comment was made "Hello, did they NOT see it?" By the time that I arrived at work (school), we had learned that the second plane had hit. By the time that the kids arrived, they knew more than us and they were telling what they saw on the news. It was a hard day for teachers, because we had to put on our "brave faces" for the students even though we were just as scared as they were.
I saw and heard alot of mixed emotions about today. Some people thought that the media over-played this and we were just reliving it again. That we should not focus on it so much. I'm sure that there were some people who also felt that we could do more.
I ended up going to church tonight where we had a nice simple service to remember that horrible day as well as pray for our future. It was a small group of people, but it was nice nonetheless. I prayed for the firefighters, police officers and for everyone who perished in this horrible day. I prayed for the safety of our troops in hopes that they will all make it home safely and SOON! I hope that those who were most affected by 9/11 were able to get through the day today and that they had family and friends around them to support them.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Monday, July 10, 2006
So I jumped on the bandwagon...
Of digital scrapping...I've come across some of my friends who have tried it...so I was procrastinating last night...and decided to give it a whirl with Microsoft Digital Editor!
Geoff and Brandi
What do y'all think??
Geoff and Brandi
What do y'all think??
Friday, June 16, 2006
Dateline with Britney Spears
Ok, so I watched the Dateline interview with Brittney Spears last night (hiding head in shame). Call me a sucker, but I feel bad for Brittney Spears. Everyone keeps saying that she’s a bad mom because of driving away with the baby in her lap…the baby falling out of the high chair and a few other assorted problems. I’m not excusing her or saying she was right, but I don’t think it’s right just to point out one person’s parenting flaws…especially when it seems like the paparazzi are “stalking” her. I’ve counted several times in which I see parents driving around with their kids either in the front seat of the car, in their laps…or they aren’t safely buckled in…where are the cameras on those idiots?
Ugh…I hate paparazzi…you would have thought they learned their lesson after the death of Princess Di, but I guess that didn’t happen.
Ugh…I hate paparazzi…you would have thought they learned their lesson after the death of Princess Di, but I guess that didn’t happen.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Goodbye Sweet Child...Kayla Marie
So Bill's young cousin died the other night. Actually second cousin, but that really doesn't matter. What matters is that she was only 16 years old. Too young to die, so suddenly and so....god damn young. I can't even begin to comprehend what her parents and siblings are going through. They're good people, definately don't deserve this. That poor baby, she died before she had the chance to live. I hold those I love a little closer now, as we all do when death comes near. I keep thinking that even though she was taken so young, I know that there are her aunt and her great-grandmother will watch over her and they will take care of her up in heaven.
I also keep thinking about my own cousin...her name is also Kayla and she is only months younger...I hope and pray that she will stay safe and that no harm will come to her ever.
I also keep thinking about my own cousin...her name is also Kayla and she is only months younger...I hope and pray that she will stay safe and that no harm will come to her ever.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Time to pack it up!!!
Last week, we started the paperwork for a new apartment back in our HOMETOWN...woohoo. Yup, that's right...we're moving back to Schaumburg. As my sister-in-law said, back to civilization! Ha ha. Once we move, I'm only going to be about 7 miles from work as opposed to the 32 miles I am now. No more I-88 in the mornings! Once our company moves in January, the commute will be even less! Defintely can't beat that!
To make the move just that much sweeter, dh was offered a job up that direction as well. he'll be working for the new hotel/convention center...yippee!
Some people aren't happy with our decision and to that I say, tough shit. I've commuted from the Naperville area up to the northwest suburbs for almost 4 years and I'm sick of it. Just because it wasn't something you planned, doesn't make it wrong!
Not to mention, we'll be closer to a lot of our friends and family. I can be more help to Gma, since she is moving out to Friendship Village.
Ok, I'm done for now.
To make the move just that much sweeter, dh was offered a job up that direction as well. he'll be working for the new hotel/convention center...yippee!
Some people aren't happy with our decision and to that I say, tough shit. I've commuted from the Naperville area up to the northwest suburbs for almost 4 years and I'm sick of it. Just because it wasn't something you planned, doesn't make it wrong!
Not to mention, we'll be closer to a lot of our friends and family. I can be more help to Gma, since she is moving out to Friendship Village.
Ok, I'm done for now.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Evolution of Dance...
This is hysterical...all of your favorite songs to dance to in 6 minutes....makes me want to get up and dance!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
digi top ten...
Top Ten List of Songs that has special meaning to it for you
1. I don’t want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith – We saw this movie on our first date and this was the song that we first danced to as husband and wife…aww J
2. Live like you were Dying – Tim McGraw – This song took on a lot of meaning after I had my surgery to remove my thyroid and it taught me to do just that.
3. If I had a Million Dollars – Barenaked Ladies – By far, one of the best BNL songs EVER! Reminds me of my college days, hanging out with Marcy and friends and having a good time overall! Haven’t you always wanted a monkey? JJ
4. Son of a Preacher Man – Another flashback to the college life…this was one my roomies favorite songs and this was the perfect song to “start” getting drunk to! J
5. In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride – This song reminds me of the great relationship that I have with my mom and all of the mothers & daughters in my family. I hope that one day, I have a daughter, because I know I will be singing it to her!
6. Redneck Woman – Gretchen Wilson – This song reminds me a lot about myself…I can be a girly girl, but I’m not afraid to be a little redneck either!
7. Vogue – Madonna – This reminds me of my high school days, when life was so much simpler…all you had to do was strike a pose!! J
8. Jesus Take the Wheel – Carrie Underwood – This song reminds me that I need to focus my life more towards my faith and whatever happens, happens.
9. Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks – Another great dancing, party song…reminds of the good ole days!
10. Where were you when the World stopped Turning – Alan Jackson – Very powerful reminder of September 11th…makes me reflect that day over and over again in my mind.
Friday, May 12, 2006
I usually don't do this...
Get into much "religious" debate or throw my faith until other peoples faces...but there's always an exception to every rule! If you would like to learn more about all of this....visit Still Speaking.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
It's been too long...
Since I've updated and for all of my fans out there, I apologize! :-)
Things are going pretty ok for us...I think that we are actually starting to make some headway after dealing with all of the unemployment and health issues that have plagued us for so long. B started back to work last month working for a security company. The job isn't great, but for the time being it's a job, and it does pay more than unemployment did. We don't get to see much of each other because he works second shift, but we are making it work. The nights that I don't have to go to bed early I stay up until he gets home and then we end up chatting for awhile and I do my best not to make any plans until after 3:00 on the weekends so we can spend as much time as we can together.
My job is going good...it's a busy time of year because all of the schools are testing their students, but it defintely is job security! :-) I've been with the company for over a year now...yea!!
I really have nothing exciting to say...sorry to disappoint...LOL
Jenn
Things are going pretty ok for us...I think that we are actually starting to make some headway after dealing with all of the unemployment and health issues that have plagued us for so long. B started back to work last month working for a security company. The job isn't great, but for the time being it's a job, and it does pay more than unemployment did. We don't get to see much of each other because he works second shift, but we are making it work. The nights that I don't have to go to bed early I stay up until he gets home and then we end up chatting for awhile and I do my best not to make any plans until after 3:00 on the weekends so we can spend as much time as we can together.
My job is going good...it's a busy time of year because all of the schools are testing their students, but it defintely is job security! :-) I've been with the company for over a year now...yea!!
I really have nothing exciting to say...sorry to disappoint...LOL
Jenn
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
1995
1995
Your senior year in high school is supposed to be the best year of your life. Let's see how much you remember:
Year: 1995
1. Who was your best friend? Hmmm…probably Karen
2. What sports did you play? None
3. What kind of car did you drive? My parent’s cars…lol…88 Plymouth Voyager and 77 Pontiac Bonneville (AKA…TANK)
4. It's Friday night, where were you at? With my boyfriend
5. Were you a party animal? No
6. Were you in the "In Crowd"? No
7. Ever skip school? Uh no
8. Ever smoke a cigarette? Another no
9. Were you a nerd? Probably Yah
10. Did you get suspened/expelled? No
11. Can you sing the Alma Mater? Fight on all you saxons…lead us on to victory tonight…raise your voice to the highest..for the red for the gold we will fight. Crap…I forgot the rest!
12. Who was your favorite teacher? There were some really cool teachers…it’s probably a toss between Mrs Meyers and Mr Williams.
13. Favorite class: Probably Band
14. What was your school's full name? Schaumburg High School…on Schaumburg Rd…in Schaumburg,IL….talk about original!
15. School mascot? Saxons
16. Did you go to Prom? Yes!
17. If you could go back and do it over, would you? Hell no…too much drama for my liking!
18. What do you remember most about graduation? The weather was awesome!
19. Favorite memory of your senior year? Walking out of the doors for the last time!
20. Were you ever posted up on the senior wall? Didn't have one of those, but if we did, I wouldn't have been.
21. Did you have a job your senior year? Nope
22. Who did you date? Greg
23. Where did you go most often for lunch? the cafeteria, sometimes out for lunch.
24. Have you gained weight since then? Probably a little, but not much
25. What did you do after graduation? Went to parties and then went to college
Your senior year in high school is supposed to be the best year of your life. Let's see how much you remember:
Year: 1995
1. Who was your best friend? Hmmm…probably Karen
2. What sports did you play? None
3. What kind of car did you drive? My parent’s cars…lol…88 Plymouth Voyager and 77 Pontiac Bonneville (AKA…TANK)
4. It's Friday night, where were you at? With my boyfriend
5. Were you a party animal? No
6. Were you in the "In Crowd"? No
7. Ever skip school? Uh no
8. Ever smoke a cigarette? Another no
9. Were you a nerd? Probably Yah
10. Did you get suspened/expelled? No
11. Can you sing the Alma Mater? Fight on all you saxons…lead us on to victory tonight…raise your voice to the highest..for the red for the gold we will fight. Crap…I forgot the rest!
12. Who was your favorite teacher? There were some really cool teachers…it’s probably a toss between Mrs Meyers and Mr Williams.
13. Favorite class: Probably Band
14. What was your school's full name? Schaumburg High School…on Schaumburg Rd…in Schaumburg,IL….talk about original!
15. School mascot? Saxons
16. Did you go to Prom? Yes!
17. If you could go back and do it over, would you? Hell no…too much drama for my liking!
18. What do you remember most about graduation? The weather was awesome!
19. Favorite memory of your senior year? Walking out of the doors for the last time!
20. Were you ever posted up on the senior wall? Didn't have one of those, but if we did, I wouldn't have been.
21. Did you have a job your senior year? Nope
22. Who did you date? Greg
23. Where did you go most often for lunch? the cafeteria, sometimes out for lunch.
24. Have you gained weight since then? Probably a little, but not much
25. What did you do after graduation? Went to parties and then went to college
Monday, February 27, 2006
Who would like to buy me tickets??
To see this hottie? please please please? i'll even share him with his wife! lol
he's an awesome singer and he's a hottie. my husband already knows that if tim were to come to the door and ask me to run away with him...i would so be running! :)
Monday, February 13, 2006
When I Get Where I'm Going...
This is another awesome song. I heard this song the night before Aunt Mary passed away and I immediately thought of her. If y'all believe in signs, it seemed like a song she enjoyed. They played it Saturday at the burial service...not a dry eye in the house!
by Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton
When I get where I'm going
On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly
I'm gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain
[Chorus]
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here
I'm gonna walk with my grand daddy
And he'll match me step for step
And I'll tell him how I missed him
Every minute since he left
Then I'll hug his neck
So much pain and so much darkness
In this world we stumble through
All these questions I can't answer
So much work to do
But when I get where I'm going
And I see my maker's face
I'll stand forever in the light
Of his amazing grace
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
Hallelujah
I will love and have no fear
When I get where I'm going
Yeah when I get where I'm going
by Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton
When I get where I'm going
On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly
I'm gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain
[Chorus]
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here
I'm gonna walk with my grand daddy
And he'll match me step for step
And I'll tell him how I missed him
Every minute since he left
Then I'll hug his neck
So much pain and so much darkness
In this world we stumble through
All these questions I can't answer
So much work to do
But when I get where I'm going
And I see my maker's face
I'll stand forever in the light
Of his amazing grace
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
Hallelujah
I will love and have no fear
When I get where I'm going
Yeah when I get where I'm going
In Memory of Aunt Mary
Last Sunday, a very beautiful and strong woman, left this earth and was called back home to be with God. For some people reading this, it might make you feel uncomfortable, but these are my beliefs. As much as she will be missed, I know that she is in a better place. She is no longer sick and she will take care of all of us for many years to come. I didn't really know her as much as my husband did, but I know that she was an awesome woman. She proved that to me after my surgery in August of 2004. Even though she was dealing with her own illness, she made a point to call me in the hospital and let me know that she was thinking of me and praying for me. She was willing to listen if I needed to talk about what was going to happen to me, and she knew that I was scared. The phone call didn't last but for more than a few minutes, but it meant the world to me.
For those who know me, you know that music is one of my passions...this song was played at her service and it really fits...plus it's by Faith Hill...one of my music heroes. I found out later that Faith wrote this song for her mother...very appropriate since Aunt Mary has 2 beautiful girls.
When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I’ll be glad because I was blessed to get
To have you in my life
When I look back on these days
I’ll look and see your face
You were right there for me
In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life
I’ll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you’ll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Well you showed me how it feels
To feel the sky within my reach
And I always will remember all
The strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh I owe so much to you
You were right there for me
In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life
I’ll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you’ll be
Cuz I always saw in you my light my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
(You were right there for me)
You were right there for me
For always
In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life
I’ll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you’ll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be
There you'll be
For those who know me, you know that music is one of my passions...this song was played at her service and it really fits...plus it's by Faith Hill...one of my music heroes. I found out later that Faith wrote this song for her mother...very appropriate since Aunt Mary has 2 beautiful girls.
When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I’ll be glad because I was blessed to get
To have you in my life
When I look back on these days
I’ll look and see your face
You were right there for me
In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life
I’ll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you’ll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Well you showed me how it feels
To feel the sky within my reach
And I always will remember all
The strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh I owe so much to you
You were right there for me
In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life
I’ll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you’ll be
Cuz I always saw in you my light my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
(You were right there for me)
You were right there for me
For always
In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life
I’ll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you’ll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be
There you'll be
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