Not Dead!!!

For those of you that care I made it home from Hunt Valley without killing myself or anyone else. It was snowing when I left, but I followed all the safety tips anyone has EVER given me. I am posting a pic of the hotel room, just so you can see how nice it was. I slept so well. I am home now. Watching the olympics, which gives me something to do.
Last Sunday, I went out with my friend all day, which was really nice. The pics of the scary fish, and the Medievil looking stuff is from there. We had a good time. I am sorry it took me so long to post pics, but I was busy with the NEFESH conference this week. I am not certain that I am making sense, but make of it what you will.
I will share one thought before I go. I went to a shiur (academic lecture) today. The subject was "How does Bitachon (faith in G-D) affect anxiety and depression?" It was AMAZING! He proved, with empirical evidence, that the more one has Bitachon, the less anxious, and depressed they are going to be. It was really cool. I was impressed.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oooooh Kitty!

Boker Tov (good morning) Y'all! It is 10 to 8, and I have been up for like 2.5 hours, which blows. I am soo soo soo soo tired. This week has been exhausting. I did not leave work till 7 last night, which was the latest. The earliest I left work this week was 5;30, and that was Monday, before the insanity began. I am really looking forward to Shabbos at the hotel, I just hope I have enough time to come home after work, and do liitle things, like shower. Anyway, time to get going.
Have a great Shabbos!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!

a change of pace

I did NOT go give baths tonite. SM went to the "Women's Showcase of Talent" to sell chinese auction tickets (no, you don't win a Chinese person). She did not stay for the showcase, and I was not interested in going alone. Instead I went to my friend J. He is my friend the soldier (well one of them), and I have not seen him in a while. He is doing well, B"H. He had some minor surgery today, but on the whole seems to be adjusting to the amputation remarkably well. I also saw M, who I have not seen in a LONG time. Anyway, that is all from here. I know, I am boring. Y'all will have to deal. Oh Pink: thanks for the computer help, and for listening to me complain, as always, it is appreciated!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I guess my boss will be happy. Superbowl XL is now history. The Seahawks did not suck, but Pittsburgh was better. Ppl from Pittsburgh are gonna be INSUFFERABLE now. Darnit! There were at least 2 calls that I think should have gone Seattle's way, but I am not an official, and I do not get paid by the NFL. Gonna go watch the presentation of the trophys now, then off to bed. By the way, the only cool thing about the Steelers winning is that Jerome Bettis gets to go out in his hometown, on a high note. That is kind of cool, but I still wish they had lost. Watching Trophy presentation now, and the MVP is.................... Hines Ward! Totally thought it would be Bettis.
As a side note, as much as I do not like the Steelers, and I really really don't, Bill Cower is a classy guy. it galls me to admit that they deserved to win, but they really did. They fought tooth and nail to get to the playoffs this season, and their work paid off. I really wanted them to lose though.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Y'all

I hope everyone had a nice Shabbos. I did, but it was kind of lonely. Tonite I went out with S. We went to Wal-Mart, and bought all sorts of necessary stuff. Then we went to SM's house, and hung out there for a bit until she was ready to go out. The 3 of us went to Goldberg's. We had a really really nice time. There were teeny-boppers there, but they were kind of innocuous, unlike last weeks kids. That is us at the left. I am on the right(Obviously) and the one in the head covering is SM, we have been friends since HS. The other one is S, she is my friend who is getting married 3 weeks from tomorrow. I am so lucky to have friends like them. I know I complain an inordinate amount, but they are always there for me. Each of them in their own way let me know that it was not so bad to be 30. I have other good friends too, including a couple who preceeded me to 30. So in short, thanks to all my friends. I may not say it often enough, but I am truly thankful for all of you.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday Wed.... (never mind)

Inquiring Minds: NOTHING! Last night was Tuesday, so I went to the H's. MM is sick, poor boobah. Today I went to work, then I went to Wal-Mart, then I went to Betty's. Now I am home. Soon I will go to bed.. Such is the excitement that is me.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday Sunday Sunday!!!

I have NO idea where the title of this post comes from. I think it might be a monster truck rally ad. I know, I have deep seeded emotional issues! Anyway, went to Rockville today. It was interesting to say the least. Pink: Thanks for listening to me bitch. I needed a friend, and you were there. Brat: What can I say, it appears that he kinda caught up in his own world. If you need me, call me! So I got a new purse today, that was fun. I love my dad, really I do, but we are having some serious issues right now. I have included a picture of my super cute (but very old) cat. He is coming to live with me next week, while Abba is in Florida. I am hoping that his thyroid meds kick in, cause otherwise my dad is going to have him put down. Anyway, have a good night y'all.
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Sat Night......

So I hope that everyone has had a great weekend so far. SM and I went out tonight (see pic to the left) for my birthday. We went to the local pizza shop, had a slice, and split some ice cream. While we were there a bunch of teenagers walked in and were all loud, and screamy. I looked at my friend, and she looked at me, and we decided that we were too old for this!
I am going to my dads tomorrow, that should be exciting. Sometime next week I am getting a new roommate. Well not really. My cat is going to move in for a bit. I hope it works. Anyway, I am zonked, so that is all for now.
F OUT!!!!!!!

Thanks

I just wanted to drop a quick line to thank everyone who called today. maybe 30 won't be so bad with all the great friends I have. A double thank you to those of you who waited until 8 to call me. A side note to my very bestest friend J, I should be mad at you for the "50" comment, but strangely I am not. I miss all of you! Have a great Shabbos!
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it Blows!

There are times when getting up alone, having no one to say good bye to in the morning, coming home alone, having no one to say hello to, having no one to say good night to, and going to bed alone really really blows!

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Ok I have nothing really new to add. I am on the phone with my sister, and she is so cool. She is a teacher, and she is so good at it. I am so proud of her. I wonder if she knows that.
I am so sick of washing dishes. Really really really sick of it. Just thought that I would share that.
I am gonna post some pics of the H kids in all their adorableness. Just cause they are cute. Going there for Shabbos this week, which is good cause I do not have to cook. Not that I mind cooking, but it seems kind of pointless for 1 person. Anyway, since I have bored you all, I am going to go.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!
p.s S, it is all going to be ok, really it is.

OLD....

I know I have played this tune before, but I am old...... Soon to be a lot older. Work as not so much fun today, but at least the boss is going away tomorrow. Also, I just can't deal with the emotional roller coaster that is some people.
S.... I enjoyed our evening. Conversation with you is never boring. I will definitely miss you when you get married and move away. I will miss you even if you get married and don't move away. I am just all melancholy tonight. BLAH!
F OUT!!

p.s can smell things for the first time in like 2 weeks, woohoo!

hello out there...

First of all.. Mrs. Likro, if you are reading this please please please contact me. I am beginning to wonder.
Second of all.. Happy Birthday Abba, and Elan.
Third of all, who the hell fed the Steelers super play pills? They are scoring on offense, they are not turning the ball over, they are blocking on defense and not allowing Denver to score. In short they are doing everything right. When the hell did they gel together like this? I really do not like the Steelers
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Shavua Tov....

Hello all. Dateline Sat night..... Well Shabbos is over, and once again I have big plans for this evening....... NOT..... I am finishing a Laurell K Hamilton novel. She is a naughty naughty woman. Kinda kinky in fact. I am possibly going to take a shower. I am definitely going to have some sort of dinner, then I am going to read some more. To cap off this lovely evening, I will go to bed. I know, I know, you all want to be me, I lead such an exciting life! I got my "Rent" movie poster. I am so excited about it. Now, what is so exciting about a movie poster? Well, I am glad you asked. First of all, I am a "Rent-Head" which means I like to poster all by itself, but second of all the entire poster is in HEBREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How cool is that? I will be around tonight if anyone wants to talk to me.
F OUT!

A Difference of Opinion.....

The chest congestion, and cough and stuff has not gone away, so Tuesday, as promised, I called the Doctor. Office called back yesterday, and said I could come in today. So I left work and went to the Doctor. I go into the exam room, and wait for him. he enters, and I tell him in no uncertain terms that "I am NOT sick!!!" He told me that I was wrong. He said he thought I had bronchitis. In fact, he didn;t think it, he was pretty darn certain. Darnit!! Just one winter I would like to not get sick. My good news was that I do not have ear infections. WOOHOO!(twirls finger in air), and that today my temp was only a little elevated. He gave me some anti-biotics, so I did not have to go to the pharmacy and spend money, and some other stuff, and told me up my fluid intake. To what I asked? I already drink close to 80 oz of water a day.... Whatever, I am sick of being sick, and in this case, not only am I sick, but I was WRONG! BLOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
F OUT!!!!

Another Tuesday, Another.......... (you get the idea)

To my immediate left you will see the older 3 H children. Baby was off having supper when this came. Hey J from Detroit, can you believe how big those kids are? Anyway, I left work early today cause I had to go to the post office and mail a (VERY LATE) birthday gift to a friend, and I had to go to Rite Aid and get drugs. I got to the post office at like 20 after 4, and did not get done till like after 5. Dude, I had 1 SMALL package to mail, but so did the rest of the world. Before I left I spoke to my roommate, who asked me to buy her 2 2 cent stamps, no problem. Then on line I spoke to S, she asked for 2 books of regular stamps, no problem. Then SM called, "oh! you are at the post office, can you get me 2 books of 2 cent stamps, and 6 passport applications!" no problem. Did I remember to get myself stamps???? NO!!!!!!!!!!! So after post office, I went to H's for supper and baths, then I finally made it to Rite Aid at like 8:15. SO TIRED... Anyway, remember to keep my friends dad in your t'filos.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

need your help

Please give a prayer for Mr. C, he is my friends father, and needs all our help and thoughts and tefilos (prayers) right now. Besides being my friends dad, he truly is just a great guy. Y'all know the power of prayer so get to it!
On a totally different note, I can't believe that the freakin steelers won. I have previously posted about my feelings for this awful team, but they have not subsided any since yesterday. Work is still going ok, but I know this weekend is gonna be killer. My saving grace is that the boss leave for Aretz (the Holy Land) next Tuesday, and will be gone for 10 days! WOO HOO! That is all from boring Baltimore.
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Damnit!

I am going to guess that anyone who reads this knows me. As such, you should all know that I dislike the Indy football team. I dislike them so much, I will not even say their name. This is because they used to be the Baltimore football team, but snuck off like teenagers in the middle of the night! In any case, I don't like them, but I like them more than the Steelers! I really really really hate the Steelers! They just piss me off, push my buttons, whatever you want to say. I feel about the Steelers like I feel about the Yankees, give you an idea? In any case, those 2 teams are playing each other for a chance to go the AFC championship game. Everyone thought that Indy would win no problem, everyone except the Steelers! Damnit they are winning! End of the 3rd quarter, and the steelers are up by more than 2 touchdowns, that pisses me off!
Think nasty thoughts towards "The Bus" y'all!
F OUT!!!!




*****************UPDATE************************
Indy came ALMOST all the way back.. Almost being the operative word there. They had the chance to tie the game with like 25 seconds left with a field goal by Vanderjajgt, but he missed wide right, and I mean WIDE right! Oh well, it looks like the Steelers go on to Denver. Damn, GO Broncos I guess

BRRRRRRRRRR

Ok hope everyone had a nice Shabbos. Or Friday night, whatever. Off the bat, Friday it was like 55 degrees, and now it is FREEZING! DUDE!!!!!! and the wind!!! Oh my! Ok got that off my chest. Now I would like this damn cold to go away. Again I say it is not fair, I was sick last week. Oh well........ I babysat for MM tonite. Check him and his cute self out there on the left. The rest of the H kids were shluf, but technically, I was babysitting for them too. He is getting so big, K"EH. I can't get over how quickly they grow at this age. I am exhausted so I am going to go shluffie myself, just wanted to wish everyone a Shavua Tov (good week) I fail to see that the "red eye reduction" feature on my camera is working, cause trust me the kid has blue eyes!
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TGFS (Thank G-D for Shabbos)

Well....... That turned out to be a long, painful week. Thank G-D it is OVER!! Next week will be better, I know it will. Although we do have a HUGE convention at the end of next week, which means boss will be insane, and by extension that I will be insane. On the other hand, by next week this chest congestion and hacking cough should be gone. If not, it is off to the doctor I go. Next Sunday is my dad's birthday, if anyone knows what I should get him, they should send me an email and let me know, cause I have NO IDEA. Anyway, I am off to the H's for Shabbos. have a good one y'all.
F OUT!!!!!!!!