tickled pink

I’ve never been much of a “Tickled Pink” girl.

 

I’m more of a “Rainbow Brite” type.

But today? Pink has been a re-occuring theme. And I’m not complaining.

In fact, I’m tickled. By what?

This heavenly sight on my desk today.

My Mom has been gifting me with nectars of love for the past couple weeks. (Heaven knows I can’t afford them.)

Finding this little gem on Facebook. Sometimes you just have no words….and then suddenly you do. (thank you ecards)

By hot-pink construction equipment. Genius on so many levels. They’ll really catch your eye, huh? Not the best pic, but you get it.

And that is why I’m tickled pink.

And that was 0:45 seconds of your life you probably want back. LOL.

My point is….wait. I got nothing. How about this, find ONE thing (or person) today to be tickled by. (If you want).

Don’t I make it look fun??

     

What’s lighting your spirit up today?

PS – Though I am an ardent fan of pickles, idioms, phrases and messing around with words. I absolutely cannot say “whatever tickles your pickle” because…..*blush* i guess i have a dirty mind and it makes me feel funny.

PPS- Like my screen saver? I put a bird on it. (0;

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OMMM….

I’d like you to relax…..take a deep breath and get ready for another round of

OMMM- On My Mind Monday.

Where the breathing is deep, but the thoughts? Not so much.

Here are some random thinks I’ve thunk this past week.

In no particular order. For no particular reason. Because.

I re-watched Juno last week and I’ve had “this song” in my head ever since. Total earworm.

The term “earworm” makes me squirm, by the way.

Speaking of movies on television – the movie Knocked Up is FOREVER on the E! Network. They’ve shown it about 8,695 times. What’s up with that? Too much of a good thing is a real thing.

Not to mislead you. I actually don’t spend much time watching television. I average 25-28 hours a week at most, usually while multi-tasking. Sounds like a lot, but the average American watches about 35 hours a week (source).

I’m better than that. I waste my time on the internet…like a true sophisticant.

I joined pinterest recently, and am wondering when the novelty will wear off. Hopefully soon. Or I may need a 12-Step.

I’m beginning to hear the audible sound of time being sucked away (even as I type this) – making my guilty pleasure a little heavy on the guilt side. 

In fact, I’m gonna bail out now and do something more productive. You know, so I can have something better to blog about. (I’m Kidding.)

PS: Is it moral of me to waste your time by writing this malarkey?

• Do you have a Pinterest Account?
• What was the last “earworm” you’ve had.
• What’s been on your mind – nothing profound please you’ll give me a complex.

 

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On My Mind Monday

Wanna know what I think?

(Rhetorical question, of course. Don’t answer. Please.)

Here are five random thinks I’ve thunk this past week.

In no particular order. For no particular reason. Because.

 

1. “EMTs get the shaft.” I mean, where’s the love? Imagine having that job. All the carnage and crazy they have to fix up? They save so many lives….

 

….even the occasional Kitty. 

I don’t think they get enough respect. All guts, no glory.

2. “This would make a pretty piece of jewelry. Or maybe a granite countertop.”

I make pretty wild looking smoothies.

 

And have deep thoughts while I drink them.

3. “Who wrote the lyrics to “The Greatest Love of All?” They’re amazing.” This is true.

I’ve been singing this in the shower all week. I know. Random.

4. “Oh. Em. No.  That’s just wrong. I’m done with eggs. Gag.”

That thought was quickly followed by “I gotta get a picture of this.”

Talk about shivers down me timbers. I usually pop the yolks out when I eat my eggs. It makes it easier to ignore the fact I’m eating…chicken eggs. But this? I can’t ignore. It screams “MUTANT CHICKEN EMBRYO.”

5. “Whoa. This is crazy. I don’t think I’ve ever sneezed underwater before. I kind-of like it.”  I had a sneezing fit while I was swimming laps. An astonishing experience, I tell you.

I kind of felt like this:

Except I was underwater.

• Will you do me a favor? Again…rhetorical question. I KNOW you will. Go check out Eden’s blog and vote for her Indonesion Pork recipe in this contest. If When she wins she’ll donate $1000 to Susan. Cancer can suck it.

• What are some stand out thoughts you’ve had?
• Ever sneeze underwater?

PS- You voted, right? RIGHT?? Good. Now do it again.

PPS- Answer to The Greatest Love of All question found here

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Beautiful Moments

Driving to work this morning I was struck by inspiration.

  

Stormy grey sky. Bumper-to-Bumper action. It’s not Friday yet. A textbook preamble for a “crumby day.” No worries. I don’t let this stuff get me down.

But let’s face it. It’s not one of life’s finer moments.

  

In light of this, I started thinking about Life’s Beautiful Moments

Wanna hear ‘em? Here they go:

That moment of pause before you tell someone how much they mean to you. That precious moment of baited breath is as lovely as the words that follow.

That moment when you amuse yourself by being ridiculous even though you’re alone.

Still waiting for someone in the office to discover my addendum to this sticky.

 

Yesterday Jesus asked me on a date. 

That moment right after a good cry. I believe tears are beautiful. When we cry we are closest to our true self. Close to God. Such a release.

It may not look so beautiful though.

That moment when you are so HAPPY for someone you could BURST.

That moment when you are touched by the kindness of a virtual stranger.

This beautiful necklace was a gift from Joy. It reminded her of The Hungry Caterpillar as she made it. It grew and grew and ended up a beautiful necklace with a beautiful lady. She sent it in a sparkly box with a butterfly card. Thank you so much Joy!

I think I am gaining weight in my nose!

Ash, LeeLu and Kezzie passed along awards to me. (Thanks!)

I’m differently-abled when it comes to following directions so instead of writing about how beautiful I am I wrote about Life’s Beautiful Moments.

In the spirit of spreading the love, share some life moments that capture your heart. Leave a comment or write a post about it!

PS- If you’re ever going to be late on one of your bills just call beforehand. They’ll grant you an extension. Works every time. Thank me and you’re welcome.

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TGYWT- Cruising Edition

Thank Goodness Yesterday Was Thursday

Or, TGYWT! <—with necessary exclamation point.

Yup. It’s that time again.

It’s Friday.

And you know what? I feel pretty shnazzy.

Allow me to share my good mood, kind-of like in the movie “Friday”

“I know you don’t smoke weed, I know this; but I’m gonna get you high today, ’cause it’s Friday; you ain’t got no job… and you ain’t got sh*t to do.”

Except without the contraband.

Come cruise with me in my mini-van (if you want). Enjoy!

If you’re ever in South Florida I will fo-sure take you for a ride, but I’d make you eat a pickle and peabee with me first.

I’d be nice about it.

      

But if you resisted, I’d get tough.

Thanks so much for your all comments on my last post!

Remarkably, I feel a bit better. There is something to be said for reaching out so special thanks to

these three ladies

I’ve never reached out like that before and I am so amazed at how much it really helps.

• Do you sing in your car?

Of course, you know I do. All the time. I have never videoed it before, though.

• Are you barbequing this weekend?

I haven’t had any invites but you never know. I’m certainly gonna get my fair share of sunshine.

**I think my blog might have graduated to “mature” – the drug reference, curse words, and of course my bra.**

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Read Between My Words

I found a new toy (thanks to this wonder-woman). Wordle!

Here is what my blog looks like in cloud form.

It’s kind of cool how the words come together to form a bigger picture.

It’s like looking at myself in word form, which is sort of like blogging.

If you read the things I write, after a while you get a sense of who I am. Or do you?

I don’t get too explicit about my day-to-day dealings. I try and use my writing to help me stay positive and learn from experiences. A lot of the negatives remain behind the scenes (and in the comments I leave on your blogs!). 

But I’m nothing if not honest.

That being said written, I invite you to read between my wordle.

I created this from an email I sent today.

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I’m gonna look you in the eye and let you know…

   

I’m not okay.

That is all.

If my blogging seems random and uber-glossy right now it’s because if I don’t have anything nice to say, I choose not to say anything at all.

Right now I have nothing to say about recovery.

• Nice pic huh? That’s me in the RAW. But that’s how I feel right now.
• Have you tried wordle?
• How honest are you on your blog?
• Do you feel like you know me? Have you dreamt about other bloggers? I totally have (in a PG way of course). It creeps me out but in a good way.

 

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*Moment of Zen* Pop that Pig

I caught this commercial while waiting for my favorite Sunday Morning program to begin:

(go ahead and pretend like you don’t watch cartoons every once in a while)

 

In light of the horrendous childhood obesity epidemic, I couldn’t help but wonder…..Seriously?

*I’m not trying to make this more than what it is – just a children’s game. However, sometimes you gotta stop and say: what the….what??*

PS- What can’t you find on YouTube? 

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TGYWT

Thank God Yesterday Was Thursday.

Or, TGYWT! <—with necessary exclamation point.

I don’t use the phrase “Thank God” casually. Yesterday was rough. I sucked at yesterday.
Today I’m grateful for a Lord who makes all things new and who gives us the gift of the present day. Shouts out are in high order.

So, TGYWT. When life hands you letters, gather your thoughts and make a list of randomness I say!

Twirly Girly

My hair is super curly-whirly today. I have a habit of twirling my ponytail around my finger and it just kind of sticks – like nature’s curling iron. Better than fingernail biting I suppose.

Giggles and Laughs

Sure Fire Ways to Be a Superstar Health Blogger<click here>

I loved this post over on Eden’s blog. Make sure you read the comments, too. Heee–larious. While your there, please say a prayer for Eden and her family who need the peace and comfort only He can provide.

Yummy Vampire Juice

Beets, cucumber, celery, spinach. It was bloody good. *heehee snort*

 

Wagon, Falling off the

I’m coming clean. After all my hard work<–, I’ve been getting my hands dirty lately. Sigh.

 

 

This is My Blog

This is my blog. These are my thoughts. These are my pictures. This is my body. It’s just a silly blog that I enjoy writing. It took me a long time to even write as if anyone was reading it and I still feel weird when I do. Most people who read my blog know me or met me in “real life.” It’s just a hobby. I don’t get thousands of hits a day. 

Trying to make my blog more palatable or appealing feels like censoring myself and what would be the point? I just gotta do me. 

You can please all the people some of the time, some of the people all the time, but you can’t please all people all the time. My blog pleases me. If it doesn’t please you, I appreciate your feedback but there’s not much I can do about it. Ciao!

 

• What did you think of the post on Eden’s blog?
• What do you like about blogging/reading blogs? 

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She’s Craf-tay

Last month Gabriela passed along the “Creative Blogger” title to me and Beth deemed me a “Stylish Blogger” once again.

I did the math:

Stylish + Creative = CRAFTY

I can be sort of crafty…I wish I was more often. In the spirit of these accolades, which involve sharing bittles about yourself and including some lies, I’ll share some of my craftwork. One will be *gasp* a lie.

Can you guess which one? I’ll come clean in the comments.

1. I made these magnets:

And these sushi magnets:

2. See this necklace? I made in in college.

3. I enjoy burning CDs for friends, and always decorate letters.

4. I bedazzled these kicks for my niece.

5. I made painted this bowl for my Mom. Not my best work, but fun! I “Heart” paint-your-own pottery places.

6. I knit. Mostly in long lines of scarves (which I never where here in Florida) and the occasional pot holder.

Coincidentally, I visited Jess at the Renfrew Center Friday night and she gifted me with this:

She’s amazing. Much love for that girl. I’m going back to see her today. I loved meeting my first internet friend, so if you are ever in SoFla, holla!

This is a perfect opportunity for me to indulge my crafty side and I’m ready. Hope no one minds if I share what I create in it’s pages.

Missy is short for Melissa, by the way. I answer to both (0:

• Are you crafty?
• Did you catch my Beastie Boy’s reference?
• Did you guess which one is the lie?

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Look What I Found!

Look what I found…

Can’t see it? Look closer!

*singsongvoice*

“Penny On Heads!”

Not the prettiest penny, but still…

When I found it, I immediately said “Penny on Heads!”

Why?

A friend I’ve known since High School would constantly spot these on the ground and exclaim “Penny on Heads” while collecting it with glee.

It was so frick-a-licking cute. She’s pretty awesome.

Did she go around, eyes trained on the ground, looking for these? NO. It’s like she’s programmed to constantly notice and enjoy all the precious little things about life.

That’s a beautiful way to live, huh? Beautiful.

Yeah, she’s like that. Yeah, I still want to be more like her.

I’m not exactly a curmudgeon – I delight over rainbows, butterflies, when I get the gas pump to stop on the dollar – I’m all about cheap thrills and things that make me smile. Let’s just say, there are MANY “pennies on heads” I walk right on by.

When I exclaim “Pennies on Heads,” it’s more channeling my friend and how awesome she is… I also say “It’s 10:17” whenever I catch the clock at that time (another friend).

I’m so blessed to know so many FABULOUS AMAZING people! Kind of makes me wonder…if they’re so special and they like me, then maybe I’m kind of special, too?

That’s a nice feeling,

a “penny on heads type of feeling.”

Dana, If you read this I hope you know how awesome and beautiful I always thought you are and still do

• Penny for your thoughts?
• Have a “Penny on Heads Type Of Feeling Lately?”

*sidenote: These pics are a re-enactment. I snatched the penny up and put it away — the inspiration to write about this came a few minutes later but I showered first. And walked my dog. *giggle*

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