One Day At A Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Whats Different? What's new?

In 2005 4 years ago I took a survey.....blue is what's new.....black was in 2005...Let's see how things have changed......

I Live: in the middle of the city out in the country by the woods.Same place same station :)
I Work: at a grocery store as a cashier and candy stocker. I'm a candy girl now. Nope now I work at an insurance office as an insurance agent only I am on leave of absense due to the death of both of my parents. Right now I am dealing with the executrix stuff....not fun.

I Talk: too much and sometimes you find me
with my foot in my mouth because I talk
without thinking much! Um....still the same....

I Wish: I could spend more time with Eric my
son. Yes I do..Eric is a chef in Austin and lives on his own now....a grownup...25...but still calls me whenever he gets a chance...just not as often.

I Enjoy: painting, singing, making music and
reading Still enjoy all of this...have started writing again too.

I Look: for the good things about people I do look for the good things about people

I Find: stray kittens after a hard rain not lately...But I did find a splinter in my foot today....still there ouch

I Smell: when I don't take a bath LOL Oh my what a silly girl....I smell with my nose.

I Listen: less than I talk not so true anymore...I think now I listen more

I Hide: money from myself so that I won't
spend it and then I forget where I put it....no...I don't hide money anymore...learned my lesson the hard way on that one...now I just put it in the bank

I Pray: everyday for all my friends and family Most definately the same
I Walk: only when I have to. Unfortunately this is still true...need to do some walking...
I Write: the songs that make the whole world sing...
well that is in my ultimate dream life I write about my life more now...
I See: saw when I go to the park. Do you
seesaw?
Was I goofy or what? I see with my eyes
I Sing: every chance I get still true I think I actually sing more now
I Laugh: all the time. I try to...but sometimes you gotta cry
I Can: do all things through Christ who
strengthens me. Yes I can!
I Watch: all my favorite shows like Survivor
and do not allow anyone to talk...only on
commercials....I won't even answer my phone. :) Still true
I Yearn: to earn. So that I will have money
to burn!!!!! I yearn for World Peace now.
I Daydream: about Matthew M..... Yes Linda I still do...stay away he is MINE
I Fall: when I trip LOL mostly
I Want: to teach the world to sing in perfect
harmony...no really...wouldn't that be awesome
if we could all get together and sing! Still my dream
I Cry: at sappy old movies. Yup still true
I Burn: ready to cook bacon P U!!!! Now that was a gross smell...nowadays I burn Pizza
I Read: as much as I can. I like all books Not as much time to read now.
I Love: my family and friends YES I DO
I Rode: a horse in high school yeah I did
I Sometimes: stay up too late and go to work
with only 3 hours of sleep....zzzz Nowadays I stay up way too late...Right now it is 2:24am
I Hurt: my foot today when I dropped a heavy
box on it. Ouch! Lately my worst injury was the splinter...but them babys hurt too!
I Fear: nothing any more I used to be scared
to drive until Eric moved away and it was either
get over it or never see him
I give my fears to God now and he takes them away
I Hope: you dance Yes I do
I Break: dance...not LOL YEAh right
I Eat: when I remember to Unfortunately still true...I forget sometimes.
I Bathe: once a week whether I need it or
not! If it is on Sunday I even use soap! I use soap more often now.:)
I Drink: Diet Pepsi like I should drink water. Wow...still true...really need to drink more water

I Stop: people when I see them being
mean to someone!!!! I can't stand mean people
I Save: everything!!!! Eric is 22 and I still
have all of his baby clothes! I finally threw
away his first diaper...just kidding,
but I really do have all his baby clothes! Eric is 25 now and I still have his baby clothes
I Hug: anyone who needs one Sure do need one?
I Meditate: while I procrastinate Now I procrastinate about meditating
I Play: many instruments yep
I Miss: my angels More angels to miss now
I Hold: my breathe underwater Only when I am swimming
I Forgive: everyone....I let God deal with them Pretty much!
I Drive: because I can! Now I just drive everyone crazy...not really???
I Learned: that life is shorter than you think SO TRUE
I Dream: vivid dreams every night Not asleep enough to dream as much now
I Have: to go Christmas shopping soon! No! Thank God that is over until next year!
I Don't: have to be me til Friday!!!! I don't have to me...I get to be me.
I Made: that up.... And this too
I Believe: that Jesus lives in my heart. He does!
I Wait: for children and old people U bethcha!
I Need: another vacation!!!! Sure...why not
I Owe: too much LOL understatement
I Hate: mean rude people. Most definately
I Feel: with my fingers There you go!
I Know: my savior lives. And that he is my Lord and Savoior
I Wonder: how God made all these wonderful
things And what he thinks about all our requests and complaints.
I Applaud: all of the courageous people who are
fighting cancer And I have been in the battle with 3 members of my family
I Love: my life! Still do and wonder what my answers will be in 4 more years
There you go...more Try this yourself....it might surprise you.
A few other things have changed in 4 years.
I have loved and lost.
I have a dragonfly tattoo now.
I am learning to take life One Day At A Time.
God Bless those who come by...and please leave a comment or two...just say Howdy!
xoxBarb

Thursday, January 8, 2009

2009 Getting to Know You

Welcome to the new 2009 edition of getting to know your family and friends.Here is what you are supposed to do, and try not to be lame and spoil the fun.Change all the answers so that they apply to you.
Have fun and be truthful! I want to see your answers!
1.What is your occupation right now? Insurance Agent/ Executrix

2.What color are your socks right now? I am barefoot....so tan I guess :)

3.What are you listening to right now? TV

4.What was the last thing that you ate? Burnt Pepperoni Pizza

5.Can you drive a stick shift? I love to drive standard, but my truck is automatic

6.Last person you spoke to on the phone? Emily

7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? yes.. Love her very much!!

8.How old are you today? 47

9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Spurs Basketball

10. What is your favorite drink? Diet Pepsi

11.Have you ever dyed your hair? Yep

12.Favorite food? I like me some chicken fried

13.Last Movie you saw? Dad very sad.

14.Favorite days of the year? Thanksgiving and Christmas

15.How do you vent anger? Scream and/or write

16.What was your favorite toy as a child? My Barbies of course...oh and Ken

17.What is your favorite season? Autumn

18.Cherries or Blueberries? Blueberries with pancakes on the side!

19.Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? Yes!

20.Who is the most likely to respond? ?

21.Who is least likely to respond? ?

22.Living arrangements? I live with my hubby Rick and puppy Sadie Marie

23.When was the last time you cried? Today when I was stressing....again

24.What is on the floor of your closet? what isn't would be a better question

25.Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to? not sending to anyone

26.What did you do last night? Computer

27.What are you most afraid of? Getting lost and people dying

28.Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Bacon and Avacado please

29.Favorite dog breed? Sadie Marie...rat terrier chiuaua human

30.Favorite day of the week? all of them

31. How many states have you lived in? Illinois, Texas

.32. Diamonds or pearls? Why must I choose.

33.What is your favorite flower? Daisys...he loves me.....

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC

He loved playing with his puppys

Eric's senior picture 2002

Eric and Emily twin cousins. They have the exact same birthday. She is 9 hours older than Eric

This is a Erics kindergarden picture. He loved school...can you tell?

Eric and his Dad enjoyed many fishing trips, this was not one of those LOL

Eric is my pride and joy. The best kid in the world. We have been through so much together. We are not only Mom and son we are best of friends. When people say you can't be a friend to your child I think they miss out on so much.

Eric graduated from chef school and is now a chef at a French Restaurant inAustin called Fion.

This is a picture of him and his grandparents, my Mom and Dad. They were so proud of him.

When he comes home he will cook for me, but likes for me to cook for him too. Says he misses my cooking.

Eric is 25 now. Where did the time go?

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

out with the old in with the new

2008 awards
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR? Don't drink

2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend)? My friend Susie...been friends since 1st grade

3) NEWCOMER AWARD - COOLEST NEWEST FRIEND? My singsnap friend Donna

4) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?Got my Insurance License!!!! Eric got job in French Restaurant

5) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR? Losing my Mom, Dad, Tiny and Larry

6) BEST HOLIDAY? My Anniversary

7) YOUR SONG FOR 2008: Anyway by Martina McBride

8) FAVORITE MOVIE FOR 2008: too many to name

9) WHO WAS YOUR BEST KISS? Sadie Marie...just kidding it was Rick

10)YOUR BIGGEST CRUSH? 2 cans with one foot

11) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH? Rick

12) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?A prenant Emily

13) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?I love Chilis

14) BOOK OF THE YEAR?too many to name

15) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?taking time off work

16) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?organize, clean and start anew

17) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK? didn't get drunk in 2008

18) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?Big Brother Survivor and Amazing Race

19) MOST LOYAL FRIEND OF 2008?my Moms neighbor Doris

20) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?not working

21) BIGGEST douchebag AWARD?The renters

22) NEW YEAR RESOLUTION?live, laugh and love

23) Most Memorable moment for 2008?When it ended.