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[May. 18th, 2006|07:10 pm] |
You know why I love my husband?? I'll tell you. Let me preface this by the fact that we're going to look at a dog on Saturday - update later.
Me: So...I was looking at Coach dog collars online today.
Chad: Yeah? How much are they
Me: about 50 bucks
Chad: That's not so bad |
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[Feb. 28th, 2006|02:44 pm] |
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| [ | music |
| | JAK FM Commercials | ] |
So, I've been reading a lot lately. I never really liked reading much, despite of what my Mom seems to think. She seems to think I read all of the time when I was younger.
Anyway, it sort of started as a way to escape what is the black hole of winter that is February and March. I started with Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albon. A very touching book, extremely easy read. In fact, I finished the book in an hour and a half. So that seemed to be a good way to start off my new hobby.
So far I’ve also read:
Stranger Beside Me – Ann Rule
Green River Running Red – Ann Rule
Anne Frank: a Biography – Melissa Mueller
I’ve just started Heart Full of Lies by Ann Rule.
Since I’m on sort of a true crime kick, I got a couple books for my birthday. Chad got me In Cold Blood and Bob got me The I-5 Killer, by Ann Rule. I also got some yummy new bath stuff – sigh, I wish it was time to go home. To top it off Idol's on tonight!! |
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| It must be Monday |
[Nov. 7th, 2005|03:42 pm] |
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I looked down and saw "I Am Active" in my instant messenger program and thought to myself - barely. |
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| Home Sweet Home |
[Oct. 23rd, 2005|02:45 pm] |
I'm reluctantly excited to announce we signed a purchase agreement for a new townhome in Shakopee. It's right across 169 from Canterbury Downs. We're contingent at this point so hopefully everything works out! Here's the website It shows the floor plans for "The Hopewell" but no good pics or anything.
We're doing a price adjustment on the house, so here's to hoping! Not sure if you saw the listing for the house - it's pretty cool, it has a virtual tour! |
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| Why I hate FOX News |
[Apr. 6th, 2005|01:37 pm] |
In summary:
Pope coverage on FOX News
Lady in the Vatican City: She had just spoken with a Cardinal and an ordinary man both in Italy to remember the pope. The ordinary man had commented that he thought it felt like being at the World Series, but that everyone was on the same team.
Guy in Studio: "Yeah, except for there's no beer."
Lady in the Vatican City: "what?"
Guy in Studio: "There's lots of beer at World Series."
Lady in Vatican City: "You're right, there's no beer, but there are tears." |
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| SAD |
[Feb. 1st, 2005|01:41 pm] |
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I really think I have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Every year around this time I get super crabby. Not just grumpy, any obstacle can nearly bring me to tears with frustration.
From www.sada.org.uk here are the symptoms of SAD – I will star the ones that I experience
The symptoms of SAD usually recur regularly each Winter, starting between September and November and continuing until March or April, and a diagnosis can be made after three or more consecutive Winters of symptoms, which include a number of the following:
*Sleep problems: Usually desire to oversleep and difficulty staying awake but, in some cases, disturbed sleep and early morning wakening. - although, I can’t attribute this completely to the disorder, I never want to get out of bed. Although, I do have a harder time in the winter, I just thought it was because it’s so cold outside.
*Lethargy: Feeling of fatigue and inability to carry out normal routine. Maybe this is why I go home and drink every night, or at least it’s a good excuse.
*Overeating: Craving for carbohydrates and sweet foods, usually resulting in weight gain. Pair this with a job that I do not enjoy and doesn’t keep me busy.
*Depression: Feelings of misery, guilt and loss of self-esteem, sometimes hopelessness and despair, sometimes apathy and loss of feelings. Misery may be a bit of a stretch, but I definitely get down during the winter, but who doesn’t?
*Social problems: Irritability and desire to avoid social contact. Who would want to be around me with all these problems anyway??
**Anxiety: Tension and inability to tolerate stress. This seems to be my biggest obstacle, as mentioned above.
*Loss of libido Decreased interest in sex and physical contact. Enough said.
Mood changes In some sufferers, extremes of mood and short periods of hypomania (overactivity) in spring and autumn.
So good, I’ve just determined that I don’t suffer from overactivity. It seems that this may be the only symptom that could be seen as productive.
Last year around this time, I convinced myself I had MS. That was a fun way to spend my birthday weekend. I went to the Dr. and she diagnosed me with anxiety disorder. It was crazy because she said the symptoms I was having (numbness and tingling) were real, but they were caused by over-thinking. I was prescribed Zoloft and was on my way. The Zoloft worked awesome!!! Some of you perhaps heard me singing the praises of the magical pill. I understand that may sound disturbing to some, but, when you’ve been feeling so out of control it’s amazing that there is something that helps you feel like yourself again. Anyways…this brings me to current times.
I stopped taking Zoloft a month ago or so because I had problems with the “sexual side effects.” Needless to say, I think I stopped at a bad time.
Again – I am such a downer! Anyone want to pitch in for a light therapy lamp? Not only am I a downer, I am apparently also a beggar? |
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[Jan. 26th, 2005|11:30 am] |
Here it is - my big news after being away for so long!
Does anyone want to help me get a free iPod Shuffle? I only need 3 peeps to complete an offer! I applied for the GM card, all you need to do is get approved.
http://www.FreeiPodShuffle.com/?r=14147503
Hey - you didn't really want to hear me bitch about my stupid job did you? |
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[Sep. 15th, 2004|05:52 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  hopeful | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Fannypack - Cameltoe (yes, that's right, Cameltoe) | ] |
OK...I'm better today. The participation in my last post has inspired me to post again.
I am currently in the middle of taking classes to get my insurance producers license. It is actually better than I thought it would be. I've been learning a ton! I've learned about life, health, homeowner's, commercial lines and auto! Sigh, only I can get excited about insurance.
Other than that, not much going on. Which is just fine with me! |
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