Pesach!!!!

Gutten Moed y'all!!!
ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok first days were LONG............ The pain needs to stop. Seriously, needs to stop. If just my finger would start working again (who has arthritis in 1 finger????), and my toes would stop hurting, I could work on the rest.... I bought a new bed, which is either coming tomorrow or Monday. and that is supposed to help with the back and hip pain. I do not understand the toes and the finger tho... SO FRUSTRATING! It appears that my yom tov was better than S' tho. Certainly better than A's. Not that they read this, but YOU DESERVE BETTER!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

T minus 3 days and counting.......

I have cleaned my house for Pesach. All I have left to do is Kasher the sink, cover the counters, and put the plastic on the table. Oh yeah, I do not have any food either. I cleaned all freakin day today. Scrubbing the stove, scrubbing the fridge, scrubbing the floor. My back is killing me. I need a back rub. I need a new bed. I need for these in between days to be over. Tomorrow I will go to work, and then oh yeah, I have to clean my car. I totally forgot about that till now. CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely need to clean my car. As Pesach gets closer I am getting more apprehensive about fire. I know it is irrational, and I am mostly ok. I should be sleeping. I was kinda waiting up on the off chance that a friend would need some company on their drive home, but no call, so I am guessing that either they stayed where they were, or they are all good. Anyway, I have crossed over onto babbeling now, so I am going to go lay in my torture chamber of a bed, and try to get some rest.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

obligatory post

I have not posted in a while, mea culpa. There look, I do remember some latin! Anyway, Pesach is coming, and today I plan on turning over my kitchen, so I really should get started. I just wanted to wish everyone a good week. I will be incommunicado from Wednesday at about 7:15 to Saturday night at about 9. I will be itchin to talk to ppl after that tho.
The lovely lady you see in the pic is my friend C. We have been friends since High School...... Isn't she pretty?
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ACK!

Pesach is coming, Pesach is coming! My dining room and living room are Kasher L'Pesach. Kitchen still is not, I mean really really not. I am suffering from a serious lack of sleep. I need a new bed. Ok I am done complaining now. I want to state again, here for the record, that I am really lucky. I have recently connected with yet another old friend. Well not old, but from a while ago. It is nice to have people who listen, and who care. Thank you all!! I can say that I am friends with Superman, how cool is that? Oh and C, we need to carve out time to hang out.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 down, 161 to go

Todays post is brought to you by the letter "W" for win. The Orioles opening day was today, and I figured that, at the most, I would get to listen to the tail of the game on the radio when I got home from work. Mid-morning, I get a phone call from my roommate. She got tickets for todays game. My first thought, "that is so not fair, you do not like baseball!" My boss heard this, and said that I should go. It was SO MUCH FUN!!!!! When we got there, at the bottom of the second, the O's were losing 2-0. They came back in that inning. They gave up the lead again in the top of the 3rd. The o's did catch up eventually, and wound up hitting 4 home runs total. First Miguel Tejada, then in a subsequent inning Luis Matos followed by Melvin Mora in a back to back home run slug fest. The pic is from after Melvin Mora had just hit his. Check out the sign above the Jumbo-Tron!!!!!!!!! In the 7th inning Jeff Conine hit one. So excited that he is back. So so far, so good. I am a big believer in "begin in the way in which you mean to go on", so this may be a good indicator. Anyway, on a separate note, everyone should watch "Angels in America. It made me cry.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shavua Tov

Like the title says...... Hope everyone had a Shabbat Shalom. I had a great time as S&C's house. Their kids are so so so so so cute. I love going there cause we have been friends a long time, and C knows me really really really well. No one can make fun of other people with me quite like she can! I am watching Sex & the City now (finally catching up on the last season which I missed). I think I am gonna hit the hay soon tho.
Layla Tov (Good night) y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pre-emptive strike

I am finally getting around to writing a post. I had a stomach bug that kicked my butt earlier this week. I went to work Tuesday, and about an hour in, I was done. UG!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I had a nice IM conversation with my fried ECS today. I have not seen him in years, but we talk occasionally on IM, and tonite we had a really good conversation. He is a good guy, really good guy. Sorry if I rattled your chain, E.
I got a message from S today. She appears to be back in the swing of things. I mean she asked for my email address, and she sent one, so she is connected to the outside world again. Hi S!!! Anyway, gonna go lay down and read ( I know the exciting life I lead), have a good night and a good Shabbos y'all.
F OUT!!!!!!!
p.s a very good friend of mine has an interview tomorrow, so everyone think good thoughts his way. GOOD LUCK R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (you thought I forgot)

Pesach (ACK!!!!!)

Ok so, I am supposed to be Pesach cleaning today. I did clean out my bureaus and refold my clothes. I flipped my mattress and changed my sheets. I guess I did accomplish most of what I wanted to. I finished a blanket for my friends daughter, who is like 2-3 months old already. Now I just have to remember to mail it. Tomorrow night I think I will deal with the surfaces of my bureau, and maybe the stove, since I know I am not going to get any help with the cleaning around here. On the left is a pic of me, this is what I did when I was wasting time this morning. I am so good at avoiding what I am supposed to do! Anyway, I am here, feel free to distract me.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shabbos

Well another hectic week comes to a close. What an insane week. Purim was really nice. Work was what work usually is for me. I am really looking forward to Pesach, just for the week off. I am going to post a pic of the H kids from Tuesday, cause they were super cute! Have a great Shabbos everyone!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!

Purim!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Freilichen Purim. That is it. Boring I know..... Please be careful if you are fulfilling "ad d'lo yada" by drinking. Myself, I will fulfill the Mitzvah by taking a nap!
-Marvin B. Simcha

Sunday Sunday Sunday....

oh whatever. Now that S is married, and does not have internet access no one reads this anyway.
My Abba came up today. We hung out for a while, it was nice. We went to Shabsi's, and I bought a Megillas Esther, cause it dawned on me that while I USED to have several copies they all burned in the fire. I bought one that has big print since I am getting old. It also has all the audience participation parts underlined which is good for me.
Now I am home, and just chilling, even though I should be making Shalach Manos. I am just feeling blah, so I am not. I do have a really really cute theme this year tho. I am SOOO looking forward to Purim. I do not have to work this year, which is cool. Anyway, the pic is my dad and the H girls looking at the megilla that CHH made.
F OUT!!!

Sunday Morning...

Good morning y'all. Here in scenic Baltimore, it is warm and overcast and muggy. A gross portent of things to come I gather. I hate summer in Baltimore!
I spent Shabbos at the H's. It was nice. Friday night was relaxing except for a weird work nightmare that I had. I need to stop doing that btw: no more bringing work with me. Anyway... Friday night was relaxing. Shabbos morning we all got ourselves together and went to shul to hear Parshas Zachor. I forget every year how short it is. All that scurrying around for like 3 psukim (passages). The K's came for lunch, and it was very nice. After lunch I suggested that both the Mrs. & Mr. take naps, cause they looked beat. Mrs. took me up on my offer, and Mr. went off to shul to learn. I took the 2 girls, and the baby boy and went for a walk. He fell asleep in the stroller and I did not want to take him out, so I stayed outside and rocked him in the stroller for a while. All in all it was great.
After Shabbos we made Y's costume for Purim, he is truly the cutest Chassid ever! That is him in the pic. Today my Abba is supposed to come up, but I do not know if he actually is, b/c he does not answer his phone!

Anyway, I gotta go make bread for Purim Seudah!

F OUT!!!!

Farewell Kelev........

My dad called me this morning at work, and told me he finally had my kitty put down. That is him on the left. The vet said that he was not going to get any better, so they gave him a sedative, and my dad held him, and he just went to sleep. I am going to miss him so much. I know he was a cat, not a human, but we had him since I was in 8th grade. He was such a cute thing, and so affectionate.
Anyway, that is the sum total of what is going on in my life. My heel spur is not getting any better. I went out and bought a new pair of tennis shoes tonite in the hopes that that would help. We will see I guess. Have a good night everyone.
F OUT

umm.....

Ok, trying to add a picture to my post, but failing miserably. ARGH stupid computer issues, stupid internet issues, stupid dialogue. Anyway............. So today is Tuesday, which means I went to the H's for dinner. At some point today I realized that Purim is a week away, and I do not have a megillah, cause it BURNED! My dad is coming up Sunday so maybe we will go to the book store together, and go shopping. So anyway, after dinner, I gave baths, like I usually do. The 3 year old exhibited her new talent. She tries to pour the water over her own head to get the shampoo out. This induces lots of splashing and giggling, but little actual rinsing. I need to go food shopping tomorrow night, to buy stuff for Shalach manos. That should be fun. I am absolutely zonked, so I am gonna go to bed. G'nite y'all
Marvin B. Simcha

Shavua Tov!

Hey Y'all! Hope everyone had a restful Shabbos. I read 2 and a half books. Well I finished a book, read another one, then almost read an entire other book. The first one I have read before, and so I enjoyed it. It is 1 of a series by J D Robb, who is also Nora Roberts. She write mindless books, but for some reason, I really like them. The second one I was really unimpressed with. "Romance Reader" by Pearl Abraham. I read the whole thing, but I was unimpressed. Now I am reading a fun novel called "The Devil Wears Prada" by Lauren something. She is FUNNY. All in all, my friends Erev Shabbos wish for a "restful Shabbos" came true, so thanks Pink! I am waiting for a call from SM to see if I am babysitting tonight or not. Anyway, I am burning a CD of oldies music, which I love, and the songs I picked just reminded me of my mom, especially "Leavin on Jet Plane", so I am happy, but teary at the same time. I have no plans for tomorrow, except to try and rest my stupid heel, so the damn spur goes away. I should be home if anyone wants to contact me.
On a different note, I spoke to Mrs. Josh on Friday. That was cool. I hope that she was able to get the cleaning she wanted done before her first married Shabbos. She sounds good. I think that married life will agree with her and her hubby. Maybe now that Sheva Brachos are over they can begin to settle down, and maybe both GET SOME SLEEP!!!!!
Anyway, I have no big plans for tonight either so feel free to message or call.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!

What a day

Today was not the best day at work. The heel spur needs to go away. Things are beginning to calm down after S & J's wedding which is good. However, I have discovered that just cause you are tired does not mean that life does not go on. I realized that today was Thursday, and I have not gone food shopping, I did not do any shopping for Shabbos, and I do not really care. I was at work until after 7 with no lunch break, and by the time I got home, I was too tired to go anywhere.
I watched Skating with Celebrities tonight, it is a fun show. I have no idea why I shared that. Anyway, I just wanted to post cause I have not for a while (not that anyone signs anyway). Have a good Shabbos/fun weekend y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!!

Asher Bara Sasson V'Simcha

For those of you who do not know, the above line comes from the Sheva Brachot (seven blessings) that a bride and groom get in the week after their wedding. I went to one of these party dealies for S & J tonite. It was a lot of fun. So nice to see them all married. I realize that this is all good for them, and they are, G-D willing, going to build a beautiful family together. However, to be totally selfish, I am really really going to miss her. I mean A LOT!!! She truly kept me sane (yes I AM sane) for the last few months. I need to reiterate here, to whoever reads this, that I am really happy for her, and for them. I think they are a great couple, and that they are really good for each other, but I am having a lot of trouble with her leaving. I know it sounds bad, but there it is. Anyway, that is the bride and the groom there on the top left. G'nite y'all.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAZAL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!

I apologize that I did not have a chance to write my usual Erev Shabbos entry. I was busy trying to get the apt. ready for S' Shabbos Kallah. Which eventually I did. We had a bunch of girls over, and it was really really really nice. This morning I went and got my hair done (such a deal), then rand errands for S&J for a while. Eventually I was allowed to go back to my apt and get changed and all. Then I ran over to the hall, and WENT TO A WEDDING! They are married! MAZAL TOV guys! I know that you will not get a chance to read this, but I am so so happy for you, and as your start your lives as husband and wife (yikes!) I wish you all the Mazal and Bracha in the world. You should be zoche to BNB (Build a Bayis Ne'eman), which I know that you will do together. You complement each other so nicely. Anyway I am clearly running on, so I will go now. Just be happy, ok.
F OUT!!!!!

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

S, we love you! If I am tired, then you must be exhausted. I hope that all went well getting friend from airport. Chosson is really nice, I know you knew that before. Anyway for the rest of you, making a wedding is apparently much more work than I suspected. Add that to the fact that I am not sleeping well, and you get one tired F. I cannot wait for Sunday. The wedding is gonna be so so so so much fun. I took care of part of that tonite when SM and I picked up shtick. We got good stuff too! Anyway, I am going to go relax till D gets here with the cake and stuff for the Shabbos Kallah. Oh and BTW, I decided that the Shabbos Kallah will still be fun even if my apt is a bit messy. Hamayvin Yavin!
F OUT......

Tuesday.... (w/out pics)

Ok, first of all..... A 3 year old, and a 6 year old move a LOT of water in a bath tub! I got soaked! My cousin called while I was trying to rinse soap out of the 6 year olds hair. She had good news. IY"H in August I will be a cousin again! B'sha'a Tova. Second of all, it appears that we did not make as much progress as I had hoped on Sunday. To put it a different way, if we made progress it was re-done yesterday. I bought all the paper goods for this weekend, so that is good. I made my shopping list for tomorrow, and I also need to go pick up the shtick (fun stuff) tomorrow. Thursday I need to go to Seven Mile Market (G-D help me) and get the deli. I still think I need to take Friday off, but it is NOT gonna happen. Oh yeah, on a side note, I have NOTHING to wear to the wedding. Oh well! I am gonna go wait for DH to bring a table, and take a mattress.... G'nite y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!

Sunday.....................

Hello People............
So I went to THW's Bar Mitzvah today. It was so nice. I know that it is hard for him to speak in public (he has Asperger's) but he did a beautiful job. I cried (I am a sap.) After that I went to SM's brother in law's Lchaim. Cause she said I wanted to! So I went and I helped clean up. The first pic is of the H family all dressed up, the second one is the Bar Mitzvah boy. Now I am home and trying to help S not freak out. I think we are making progress with the seating, although it is slow. We made arrangements for someone to pick up her parents at the airport, and the Shabbos Kallah is just about planned. In short, we are getting stuff done but it is slow. Anyway, have a good night y'all.....
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BRRRRRRRRRRRR.........

Ok, first of all, it is freakin cold outside! I went to Rite Aid to pick up a prescription tonite, and it was absolutely an excersize in frustration. I firmly believe that if you work in a pharmacy you need to speak ENGLISH! She tells me that my script is not there. I insist that it is there, cause I know the doctor called it in. No, not here, she insists. I (calmly) suggest that she look again. Magically it is there. Go figure. Then I made the HUGE mistake of asking her if she knew where something was. I mean, it is not like I did not look on my own first. I went to the aisle marked with the product that I needed, it just was not there. Whatever.
After that I went to the H's to babysit. MM did NOT want to go to sleep. I mean even a little. You could see that he was exhausted. it was almost as if he was saying "no, no, I won't fall asleep, there is stuff to see!" Eventually he went down, B"H. Anyway, Me and my Ben & Jerry's are gonna go hang out then I am going to bed. (I lead such an exciting life)
F OUT!!!!!!!

Shabbos

Just wanted to wish everyone a good Shabbos. Work has been crazy this week. I hope that it calms down a bit next week. Boss asked me if I wanted to come in Sunday. Let me see, do I want to come in on my only day off? UMM.... NO!!!!!!!!!1 In any case, I have a real excuse this time. I have a Bo BaYom (actual date of the Bar Mitzvah), and I have a L'Chaim (engagement party). Anyway, I need to go get ready to bring in the holy Sabbath. Have a good Shabbos Y'all!!!!
F OUT!!!!!!

Tuesday................

I did what I normally do on Tuesday. The abberation last week was just too much for me. I was thrown off all week! So I went to give baths. I got soaked, like I always do. The girls seem to think it is really funny to splash. Normally I think it is funny, but I have not been able to get warm all day. So after the bath I was cold, and wet, which made me colder. On the plus side, I got a spot right in front of the building. If you know Pickwick, you know that is EXCITING! Anyway, This is the most recent pic of the H gang. Cute, aren't they? I am gonna go shower, then crawl into bed and watch the Olympics. G'nite y'all.
F OUT!!!!!

Wow!

It snowed..... a lot! I dug out my car this morning, took forever. I looked out this afternoon, some yahoo and dumped snow in front of my car. That just ticks me off. At least I turned my car around so that I can pull out forward tomorrow. I am supposed to return Kelev to my dad tomorrow, we will see if that happens. He (Abba) did get home safely from Florida, so that is good. I think that I am going to read some then turn in early. G'nite y'all
F OUT!!!!!!

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.
F OUT!!!!!!!

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!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

.................

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
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.
F OUT!!!!!

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!
F OUT!!!!!!

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!!!!!!!!

HUH???????

Ani Lo Mevina.... That is all I am gonna say, I don't get it. But then I never did, which could explain lots. Nothing exciting to report here. Work is fine, home life is boring, going away for Shabbos. I dunno....... Wow, my life looks boring in print. Listening to my "Launch" thingie, which is this really cool streaming radio thing from Yahoo, and I have customized my station which means it plays what I like, and not what I don't..... Anyway currently it is playing Meat Loaf, I am all about the Meat Loaf! (Note to J: wanna go to another Loaf show with you!) On phone with my sister now, she is weird. Anyway, I am gonna go make supper now.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

Midweek ick!

Wednesdays blow!! Today was kind of blah, must have been the weather. As a side note, I am NOT SICK. I cannot be possibly, I mean I had the damn flu last week, so this chest constriction, and hacking cough must be my imagination. Today is my friend's 30th bday, so good thoughts and wishes to that person.
S called me when I was on my way home from work and said, "hey what are you doing for dinner?" I responded that I was not doing anything special. She replied "I am really in the mood for chicken." I knew what was coming next. She does not have any fleishig (meat) equipment in her kitchen. She wanted to use me for my fleishig oven! Since she offered to share I said yes. We shared a lovely meal of onion rings and chicken nuggets (like we were 7), and some conversation. I have come to the conclusion that it is not all my fault. Some of it is, and I was being selfish, but some of it just happened, NO ONE's fault.
I have to say since I am in a reflective mood, I never thought I would be 30 and alone. Now I know that some yahoo is out there reading this (ok maybe yahoo is a bad word) and going, "you are not alone f! We have been through this, you have lots of friends, and you have your faith, and you are not alone!" I know!!!!! Let me rephrase, I never thought I would be 30, not married, and no kids. More clear? I mean my big goal in life was to get married, and be at least a part time stay at home mom. In any case, that is clearly not in Hashem's plan for the right now. In the future IY"H (G-D willing), it will be. Ok I have obviously crossed into rambling. Time to go shluffie (sleep)
Gnite y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another Tuesday, Another Bath.....

Ok, for those of you who wonder where I go every Tuesday, and are not fortunate enough to know them, this (to my left) should be a pic of the H family. Well most of them. Mr. H was out when I took this pic. Note the cutie in the blue "jamas", she is the one who has appropriated me. She is fond of running around the house going "my Faye, my Faye", which heck, I am all about. Anyway, I went to work today, that was not exciting. Then I went to the H's. The oldest boy (the one is the orange) asked how come I was going home, cause he thinks I live there. That was funny. Tomorrow I have to be at work at 8, which is not so bad. Anyway, I am rambling. Have a good night y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ug!

Damn I hate being up later than I should be. an hour ago I was falling asleep, I mean dead to the world asleep. Now all of a sudden, I cannot fall asleep, and I know the ambien began to work cause I got that pass out feeling, which has now passed..... damn.... Oh well. I played with my new digial camera tonite, that was exciting, but I had lots of questions, which is why I called my friend Pink, he is computer expert. I may have inadvertatly hurt someone important to me tonight. I did not mean to, I just had a puter question..... shoot check out random pick of our fugly couch
F OUT!!!!!!

Time Check.....

it is entirely to late for someone my age to be up....... I did not even nap this afternoon. I am so gonna sleep late tomorrow (or with my luck not). Anyway.......... Pink, congrats on the blog. Now you just have to update, unlike efrex!
F OUT!

BORED.............

I must be feeling better, I am going stir crazy. Have not been out of the house since about 4 yesterday afternoon. I am not going to go out tomorrow either, I do not think. I called my boss, and he told me to stay home tomrorow, and get all the way better, which is fine, except that when I am not there, things have a tendency not to get done, and I am gonna get it on Monday, but whatever, his choice. I need to have challah and stuff, and tonight I am certainly NOT up to going out and getting it. Maybe tomorrow I will feel better enough to get out for a little. We will see. I was on the phone with my friend today, and I was saying that I feel like I should accomplish something if I am not at work. I was told by said friend that my accomplishment would be to take care of myself, and get better. I guess he is right.. Damn I hate it when other people are right! I am usually better about being sick, but I just feel awful, although better than yesterday. I am going to go lay down again, cause I have no energy.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UGGG............

I am NOT sick......... Hear me, not sick!!!!!!!!! I am not sick, I am not sick, I am not sick. I really hope that whatever it is passes quickly. I am not even stuffed up, just have fever, and chills, and aches. ICK
F OUT (back to bed)

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 2006 everyone! I hope that this year is filled with Bracha (blessing) and Mazal (luck) for everyone! I know that I do not get a chance to keep up will all of you in person, but I hope that this in some small way makes up for it. I love you all, and am eternally thankful to have you for friends! F OUT!!!!!!!
p.s just 26 days until I turn the BIG 30

Party Time........

Shavua Tov (a good week) to everyone. I hope y'all had a restful Shabbos. For my part I was asleep by 11, and up at 8:30. I read a 600 + page book between last night and today, but I have read it before. I have a load of laundry in, and have cleaned up from the Holy Sabbath. We are having a Chanukah party here tonite, followed by a shiur (scholarly discourse) on said holiday. I totally forgot that tonite was New Years Eve, which is kinda funny, but I remember now. Since I remember I will take this opportunity to wish a Happy Anniversary to R & D, may you have many many more happy years together! I have no idea what time this party starts, but as of yet flatmate is not home, so it can't be that soon!!!!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shabbos

Hope everyone has a good Shabbos. Will try to write more after the Sabbath ends. I am currently exhausted!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!

OK I am home! The wedding stuff all got to the wedding hall with minimal fuss. It is scheduled to start in 25 minutes. When I left tonight they were already starting to make the food for Sheva Brachos, which should make tomorrow go easier. It was not as bad as I thought today, he only yelled at me once, and that was not even really at me, just kind of in my general direction, and it was over the phone, so really not so bad. Anyway, I have to go light Chanukah candles. Chag Sameach!
F OUT!!!!!!!!

Hi Y'all...............

Ok so I just need to start this post by saying that I am sad. My Abba had to have Stuss (his cat) put down this morning. He was just such a cute kitty. Many of you have met him, and know how adorable he was. He used to run around chasing his tail, and could never quite catch it. I am sad, but at least he is not in pain, and that is important, even to a pet.
On a separate note, work has been absolutely INSANE this week, and does not show any signs of abating. I will be SOOOO SOOO SOO glad when this weekend is over. I know that this woman does not mean to be a pain, but oh my goodness!! Also, it is not like it will be better after the wedding is over tomorrow either, since we are doing Shabbos Sheva Brachos at the hotel! I am infinitely glad to have work and health insurance though, so I know I should not complain. I hope that those of you that are celebrating Chanukah are having a great one, and those of you that are not had a Happy Holiday. Anywho....... I am gonna go.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a LUCKY girl!

I really do have the best friends in the world. I am so lucky! Thank You! (you know who you are). Anyway Shavua Tov (a good week) to all. Be careful out there!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SOOOOOO sick of X-Mas music. I cannot wait until Monday, it should all be over then. Anyway, a freilichen (happy) chanukah to all. To those of you that do not celebrate Chanukah then Merry X-Mas or Happy Kwanzaa, Feliz Posada, Happy Diwali, or whatever it is that you celebrate. Make sure to tell your families that you love them.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday Night's Alright (for bathing)

I know that is a really bad title, but that is what I do on Tuesday. I go to the H's, and help her serve supper (which she in turn feeds me also). Then I give the 2 girls baths. There is nothing cuter than a 3 year old playing in the tub. I walked in the door tonite, and she attacked me. "My Faye, my Faye, my Faye!!!!!!!!!!" She is a posessive little bugger, but I love her, and her sibs as well. I capped off the evening by holding the baby till he fell asleep in my arms. SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, work seems to be doing fine. G'nite y'all....
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nisia Tova/Hatzlacha (Safe trip & good luck)

Wanted to take this opportunity to wish the M's a super safe trip as they head HOME!!!! to the Holy Land. You will sorely be missed but IY"H (G-D Willing) I will be there soon to bug you! I can't believe that you guys are really going. I know that the R's will also be going soon-ish, and taking my adorable nephew with them! (which I Guess is fair, since he is their son).... Listening to Naomi Shemer sing Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, and I have tears running down my cheeks. Geez what the heck am I doing here? I have made no real effort at dating (who would want me), I have made no real inroads at Aliyah, I am just taking up space for Pete's sake. I am all of a sudden very down and I have NO idea why. My mood currently blows.... damn I hate mood swings. Anyway, I am going to go crochet some more, since I seem to be semi good at that. Not as good or creative as S, but then I do not need to be. The people that get the gifts for the most part seem to like them. That is good enough for me. I make you something, and you wear or use it for your kid that is the biggest compliment you can give me.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


what is wrong with all men? I just do not understand them. I mean even a little. Poor Sh, she is going through some stuff now, I hope that she can get through it, and that I am helpful in some way.

No Good Title

So I got taken out for brunch, which was nice. Then I went with S to pick up dumbbells (the workout kind, not the male kind), then I came home and cleaned my stove. That was exciting. Did we notice how boring I am? I am debating whether I want to fix the bracelet I made for Brat, or if I want to make a random baby blanket, or make myself a second scarf, or just burn some of the music my friend just gave me, or if I want to do nothing except veg in front of the TV. hmmmmm..... Veg might win........ Sundays are so boring. I could do laundry, except that we are out of laundry soap, and it is not my turn to buy. Whatever (geez, I still do not like that word!) Ravens do not play today so I do not have to worry about them losing, I can wait until tomorrow for that. I guess I am gonna go now.....
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MOTZ"SH (After Shabbos)

Wow, turned on computer after Shabbos, went to read various news sites, and discovered that John Spencer died. What a bummer, he was a good actor. I loved him as Leo McGarry on the West Wing, and they are gonna have to do some serious footwork to get around this. He was also on LA Law which was one of my fave things to watch with my mom. Then I looked at the next article, and the caption was "Body Found in Big Birds Nest", now I ask you, could you leave that alone? Turns out a body was found on the property of the guy who plays Big Bird, and he is not a suspect at all, his caretaker is. What a strange wacked out world we live in.
I am trying to figure out if I should go out tonight and be social, or just stay home and talk to friends on IM. I really am the most boring person ever!!!
Anyway I hope everyone has a great rest of weekend. More later.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shabbos

GOOD SHABBOS Y'ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Od Pa'am (one more time) with feeling!

Is it even worth pointing out that my extremities are COLD! The heat is on, but my fingertips and toes are kinda tinged this color. Which is vaguely disturbing! I am in the midst of my pre-holiday/during the winter funk. I need sun!!!! That is so funny, cause I am not a huge fan of heat, but my skin does not like winter even a little. My hands are cracked and bleeding, which I will get over, and I just feel blah! Ok now that I have given everyone too much information...... Rest assured that I will get over it. I am just in a bad mood. Thank G-D I have all my friends to listen to me bitch. BTW: listening to "Downeaster Alexa" did NOT cheer me up!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COLD

My fingertips are blue! My toes are frozen! Before anyone asks YES the freakin heat is on. Ok now we got that out of the way. B, you will always be older than me, even if it is only like 2 months. Anyway, I really have nothing exciting to report. Work is going as well as can be expected when you have a boss who is a tad lacking in people skills....... I can't wait until after the first of the year, things should let up a bit then. I mean do not get me wrong, I am happy to see so many people happily married, but some people have too much time on their hands. I mean seriously, if you are having a wedding for 400 people, do you really expect us to dip chicken cutlets in egg, then bread crumb, then saute them just till brown, the take them out of the pan, pat them off, and bake them??? That is a tad high maintenance, I think. Anwho.........
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

Old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I got out of work early today. I am not used to being home in the middle of the day, it was weird. I got to see an old friend, and that was nice. Here is the point tho... I am OLD!!!! It is now, like 10 to 8, and I am all ready to go shluffie (sleep), which is just wrong. I mean i know sleep schedule is all messed up because of the work day yesterday, but still..... OLD OLD OLD. Ya know, it is kind of funny, but it never bothered me before, the birthday thing, I mean it is just a number. For some reason 30 seems to be bothering me. I know I will get over it, but still...... Anyway that is all for now, have a good night y'all and sweet dreams!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

well then..

So I am sure that many of you (since there are like 4 of you that read this) have heard that my ex is engaged. I got several differnt responses from people. One wise person said I should feel sorry for her. I guess I kinda do. I hope someone warned her what she was gettting into. Another friend told me that I knew he was not for me yesterday, and I just have to continue to know he is not for me tomorrow........ I know part of it is that he just seemed to skate thru this whole divorce while I dealt with everything, and that part of it is that men need to be with someone they can't be alone, but damnit I am a good person, why doesn't someone want me??? I kinow stupid and over dramatic....... can't help it
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, Boring Sunday

So S came over this morning, and showed off her new Sheitel (wig). Looks good on her, she should wear it in good health. Other than that, I got up, I showered, and I am splitting my time between crocheting scarves for friends, and burning CDs to make room on my hard drive. I think that there is a real chance that I am the MOST BORING person on the face of the planet. Oh well. Still nervous about work tomorrow, but I will take my lumps as they come. I hope that other people are having a productive day, even if I am not. Ravens do not play until 4:15 today, and they are in Denver, so I am thinking loss. I hope that I am wrong, but we will see, If something utterly exciting happens I might write more later, but do not count on it.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

brat........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry that it is a tad belated, but you know that whole Shabbos thing. Anyway, just think no matter how old you get, I will ALWAYS be older (lucky me)
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crow......

I know how to eat crow...... It snowed, I was wrong, I admit it. So hope everyone had a good Shabbos. I am debating whether or not I am gonna go to Wal Mart, I know the excitement of being me. Anyway....... Had a nice lunch with a whole bunch of single chicks today. I do make a great meat pie if I do say so myself. S was there which was nice, she made garlic potatoes, which I love, there were a couple of VERY young girls there, which just made me feel mad old. I cannot believe I am gonna be 30 next month. Geez, someone get out the violin.
F OUT!!!!

It is NOT damnit!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is NOT gonna snow!! Boss informed that if it snows he will come pick me up in his suburban. The problem with that is then I am stuck at work until he wants to leave. The ensuing problem with that is that while he might be frum, he is not the one that makes Shabbos in his house, his wife does! In any case, if y'all could say some Tehillim tomorrow for Tzvi Ya'akov Ben Chaya Golda. He is someone I work with and he is having some surgery tomorrow, so just keep him in mind.
Anywho.... I washed all the milchig dishes, switched to fleishig, made the meat pie for Shabbos lunch, and put in a load of laundry. I am SUPER productive, not.....

So, R, just have faith that everything will end up the way is supposed to, and it is always worth fighting for.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday night is Bath night

The title refers to the fact that on Tuesday's and Thursday's I go to the H's and get to give baths to their 2 girls. The following is an update to the rest of Sunday. So she lost her ring, I found her ring. Sunday afternoon was just a flurry of activity. I went back to S' house after I found her ring, and she made homemade Chinese food (of course, in China they would just call it food), anyway after that we went to A.C. Moore. I bought lots of yarn, and beads, and I am NOT allowed to buy any more. Hear me, ANY MORE!!!!!! So life here in Baltimore is cold and boring. Ice SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, going to go watch the fashion show show. G'nite y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hallo Hallo....

Good morning people. I had a lovely Shabbos with the H's. Menachem Moshe and I are buddies now. After I came home S came over and showed off her new head accessories. She has style, she has panache, she has enough scarves to choke a horse! She beaded a little, I crocheted a little, it was utterly exciting. We had hot chocolate and conversation, it was really nice. Tossed and turned a bit last night, despite the Ambien, woke up really really late. Decided to organize all my bead jewelry, that was fun. I might want to think about looking into a jewelry box, instead of a bag, but whatever. Planning on hanging out with S later, as she uses me as a guinea pig for her cooking. I am all about it. Then we are off to A.C. Moore for their last "Midnight Madnes" sale of the season. That is where most of my yarn, and beads, and stuff comes from. I do not know what I would do if I did not have a hobby. Crocheting and beading and such definitely keep me sane some nights (shut up everyone who just snorted!) Anyway, I plan on watching the RAVENS today before I do any of that stuff. I need to go find some food, so I am outta here, have a great week everyone!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Traffic Blows

Good Morning all! Shabbos was VERY sleepy. I tried to go to C's Kiddush, but my ankle said no no no. Sat night I left as scheduled to go to Cherry Hill to see J & D. We saw Rent which was, as I thought it would be, PHENOMENAL!!! Anyone who saw the play is going to want to see this. It is true to the play, but different enough to keep everyone interested. I then spent a sleepless night at D's parents house. J & I were up until after 2 talking. It was just so so so so so nice to see them. I miss them a ton, and they live far freakin away. In all, it was truly a pleasure to see them both, and to finally meet my neice (Abby the dog) she is a cute little thing, but does not like new people so much. Anyway, since I got 2 hours of sleep last night I am contemplating a nap, then waking up in time to watch the Ravens game. Today they take on the Bengals, In Cincy. much Hatzlacha to them since I think they are gonna need it. The Ravens only seem to do well against 3rd string quarterbacks and that is NOT who we will deal with today. Anywho....... I guess you can tell how tired I am by the amount that I am rambling.......
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, it was painful to watch at times, and it was LONG (requiring overtime). However, eventually the unthinkable happened, and the RAVENS WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They led 13-6 at the half, and managed to have to go to overtime. Just as exciting as the Ravens win, is that fact that in doing so, the Steelers LOST! I really really really really do not like the Steelers. I know that it makes me small and petty, but I do not care so much. The Ravens are now 3-7 which means that we are NOT going to the playoffs, but on the plus side, we messed with Pittsburghs chances for home field advantage in the playoffs and that just makes me grin! Anyway, I was sort of productive before the game. I did laundry and washed dishes and went food shopping, and I went out and bought some shells for under my less than tzanua blouses, so that was all good. I even remembered to go to the keilim mikvah and tovel the blade for my blender so that I can make smoothies. I still have more laundry to put away, but I think I am going to either curl up with a book or crochet....... that is all from scenic Baltimore!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update

Now that my phone is dehydrated (hamayvin yavin) it is working again. Those of you that know the number feel free to use it. Those of you that do not... tough noogie! I am recently back in touch with an old friend (older than me, anyway) and it is nice to recall those times. Well at least sometimes it is. I am back from giving bathes to H kids, and I am all wet. Also, my Shabbat food is in the oven. Anyway, gonna go unwind and watch a movie with S. G'nite y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!

Another Saturday Night....

I know I have used it before, but if you don't like it, don't read it! I hope everyone had a Good Shabbos. I got my car back Thurs night, and as a bonus when I went to drop off the insurance check, the mechanic (angel that he is) told me that he absorbed the cost of the deductible, and that I did not have to pay it. How cool is that? Incidentally, that was a hell of a run on sentence. I think I am going to watch that Bobby Darin movie tonite, "Under the Sea". Anyway, have a good night y'all
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAZAL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mazal Tov to the H family. Welcome to Menachem Moshe. He is KE"H ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!! He handled the indignity of this morning with minimal fuss. I am so tired. I am gonna take a nap I think. Not much exciting to do today. Gonna nap and watch the football game (Ravens not losing yet), then tomorrow I will take car to mechanic, and deal with Geico.
F OUT!!!!!

TIRED............

I have a feeling that if SM ever reads this she would say "what do you have to be tired about........ You did not just give birth!" In any case, I am zonked. Perhaps too many craft nights. I am having such a good time tho, hard to stop. In any case, for Shabbos I am off to SM & D's. Shalom zachor for baby boy H, who IY"H will have a new name Sunday. Which reminds me, I am not gonna sleep well tonite (too wound up) and we will see about Shabbos, but Sunday I have to get up at (gulp) 7, which is JUST WRONG for a weekend!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HMMMMMMMMMMMMM...........

Let's see if this post shows up. I mean I have to give S some fodder to read. Had a lovely time this evening with S as we traipsed around for the H's. Baby Boy H is really really stunning. Have a new obsdession. Making bead jewelry. Would like to make one that does not fall apart aftewards, but we will get there. To anyone reading this... I am HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!
anyway, F OUT!!!!!!!!!!

It's a BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAZAL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to SM & D & the entire H clan! Baby Boy H was born at 4:46 this morning. B"H both mother and baby are doing well. That is all from here.
F OUT!!!!!!!

Gutten Mo'ed

Well the title really says it all. A Guten Moed to you all, or for your Hebrew minded types, Mo'ed Tov. I had a lovely first days of Sukkot at the H's house. SM still has not gone into labor, so Yom Tov was actually kind of quiet. I am trying to make it an early night tonite, cause I am tired. Anyway, off to work tomorrow!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Shabbos!!!

So it is Friday. Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are both behind us. I made it through the fast, if anyone cares, with just some dizziness and naseua, and a MASSIVE headache, that finally abated around noon today. Work was hectic, as if people suddenly woke up today and went "Crap!, it's Friday, and I have NO food." Pretty crazy! Mazal Tov to Meishar on his bris, welcome to the Tribe my friend! (That's him and his yummy self at the left there!) Anyway, so my plans for Sukkos are to be at Chez H, unless SM goes into labor, in which case I will probably go to the senior H's, since they invited me. Hope that everyone was inscribed for a good year. Shabbat Shalom from Baltimore!
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Weather Blows.....

Happy Sunday Y'all.. The Weather outside sux, with a capital S. I should go to the seforim store, and buy a Berashis in the series that I use, but I am still feeling kinda icky. Wanted to wish everyone a Gmar Tov. Hope that everyone has a great year.
F OUT

Babies EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAZAL TOV E&J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baby Boy made his appearance in this world, just as his father predicted, in time to have a Yom Kippur Brit. May you be zoche l'gadlo l'Torah, Chuppah, uMa'asim Tovim!!!!!!! I am so happy for you guys.
F OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's that time again!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Ksiva vChasima Tova......Also to take this opportunity to publicly say that if I have done or said anything to hurt anyone (unintentionally of course) that I am sorry, and I ask you to be mochel (to forgive) me. Hope all is well with everyone, I am off to make meatloaf, because I have to work tomorrow, and Monday (erev Yom Tov). Anyway, Shavua Tov to all, and to all a good night!
F OUT!!!!!!

ICK!!

Well at least it is over, that is the nicest thing I can say about it.... No more cemetary visits for me, Thank G-D.
F OUT!!!!!!

Hello Children!

I AM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have internet access again. WOOHOO!!!! High speed even, in case anyone cared. Also any of y'all that have pics that I have given you over the years, if you could email those to me, that would be swell, since all of mine melted. Anyway, 14 minutes to the season premeire of L & O so I am gonna go for now. Hope everyone has a good night!
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TIRED...... VERY TIRED

Just thought I would check in. Not much exciting going on in my life. Mazal Tov to S & J they are engaged. Efrex, if you read this if you could re-teach me the HTML to do writing in color, and send me the link to that site that gave me the colors again, I would apprectiate it.
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dating sux

I don't think he likes me. Boss screamed at me for no good reason today...... Gas is mad expensive. Once again life sux.

MAZAL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAZAL TOV L & J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you guys so much. The wedding was amazing from beginning to end. This wedding was so much fun. In case y'all could not tell, I went to an amazing wedding on Thursday night. I also had the privilege of going to Shabbat Sheva Brachot, and then the distinct pleasure of driving home at 10 pm!! Severely sleep deprived, but lovin life!
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First of all before I get into my feelings about Israel... I just got home from J & R's wedding, and it was beautiful!!!!!!! They should have every happiness and all the mazal in the world!!!!
I thought I was going to talk about he disengagement but I am not.... suffice it to say that I hope everyone involved was able to make their peace with what they did. I know everything HE does is for a reason, and I just wish I knew what it was....
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HELLO TINY PEOPLE

Just wanted to say SHabbat Shalom. Never have time to write anymore. No one reads it anyway. Just wanted to drop a quick note. Hope everyone is well.
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hello

Ok have not posted in a while. Tony's were great, but fell asleep before the end. Was at work at 6:30 this morning, and will be again tomorrow..... Thank G-D we are at the end of the school groups. I am going to court tomorrow to fight a speeding ticket that I think is bogus. Then the week after Shavous is P&S wedding, so that is cool. Mazal Tov to N&D on their (very) recent engagement
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tick tick tick

ok 3:36 am now... stil at work. brain ceased functioning hours ago, wish she would hurry up and finish...........

Mea Culpa!

With the the crap about the apt burning down, and having to buy all new stuff I TOTALLY forgot to wish a HUGE, BIG ASS Maal Tov to L & J!!!!!!! so MAZAL TOV GUYS!!!!!!!!! I love you and can't wait for Sept 1st.
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Tehillim

I regret to inform you that Serach Dina Tikvah Bas Meira Malka was niftar last shabbos. Please add to your lists Bracha Rachel Bat Keren Shirli. She is my friends niece. It is 2 am, and I do not know how to spell niece, so please forgive me. It is Motsz"sh and I am at WORK!!!!!!! Anyway, happy belated anniversaryh to SM & D and to P&G! 8 years for the first, 7 for the second! May they continue to grow together and go m'chayil el chayil
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What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....

So it's been a really long time since I posted. The whole world seems to be engaged. Which, objectively, is a good thing. The part of the world that is already married seems to be pregnant, also a good thing. I hope to have a puter soon, but we will see...... That is all from here.
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Hello Y'all

A Gut Voch to all. I hope that everyone had a good Shabbos. I am in the new apt, and slowly getting new stuff. Later today I hope to have a real bed. Someone has a table for us and a breakfront. So that is it for now...
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