Here’s another fun meme to coax a smile out of you. Smiley Saturday is brought to you by Lightening Online.
Come on, you can tell me, I can take it.
Author: Karen
Hi! My day job is a CMA in the Precertificiation Department (I work with insurance companies). I'm a mom to two young men. I've been married to the same man for 34 years. I have a lot to say about nothing. Lucky you.
At This Moment …
AT THIS MOMENT I’m thinking about MK and wondering if he’s having a good time at his jazz festival. He got on a bus at 8:30 this morning, traveled nearly two hours and is now in Pittsburgh Kansas playing his heart out. I’m trying not to freak out too much – my baby is so far away from me! But I know this will be good practice for him for when he travels with the high school band next year. I trust his teacher and I certainly trust God to watch over him, so I need to chill and stop biting my fingernails. He’ll be back at midnight tonight, what am I worried about? (!!)
AT THIS MOMENT I’m wondering just when GD turned into this … man. He took his hoodie off last night because it was so warm (72 degrees yesterday, it’s currently 81!!) and I mock-punched him (it’s a mom/boy thing – you can only understand that mentality if you have teenage boys and you can’t think of any other way to connect with them) and realized, this boy’s got muscles! When the heck did that happen?! Oh. When he started lifting weights in class, that’s when. Of course I commented, and of course he got embarrassed and would die if he knew I was passing this juicy little tidbit on to you, but at the same time, his pleased little half smile said it all.
AT THIS MOMENT I’m hoping Kevin doesn’t encounter any crazy Springfield drivers who aren’t paying attention because they are too busy yapping on their damn cell phones to see him as he drives home from work today on his motorcycle. Did I mention it’s 82 degrees!? In March!? And perfect riding weather?!
AT THIS MOMENT, I’m wondering if we got any “good” mail (defined as a check for me) today. I’d look, but that would require getting up from my chair and walking away from the computer and *SNORT*, like that’s going to happen any time soon.
AT THIS MOMENT, I’m really, really, REALLY thankful for that 100 calorie popcorn. It rocks. Of course, if I could just stick to eating one bag as opposed to five, that would be better.
AT THIS MOMENT I’m mentally preparing myself to work out tonight. The scary thing is? I’m sort of looking forward to it. What’s wrong with me?!
AT THIS MOMENT I’m mentally preparing myself to battle the crazies at the grocery store and they’re winning (I haven’t gone yet, but *deep breath* I will!)
AT THIS MOMENT I’m thinking tonight would be a GREAT night for me and Kevin to … uh … play Scrabble! Yeah! It’s been a looong time since we’ve played, uh, Scrabble and we both have game withdrawals. In fact, it’s safe to say we’re both pretty crabby at this juncture. I need my, uh, Scrabble fix, I will not lie.
AT THIS MOMENT I’m thinking about the email I sent to a potential client this morning and how I really kicked butt on the whole sounding professional and knowledgeable bit and I’m really hoping this turns into a contract. That would be so cool. It also reminds me that I need to get my professional site back up and running. It’s pretty bad when a potential client is the one reminding you of that fact. *smacks self*
AT THIS MOMENT I’m toying with the idea of eating more 100 calorie popcorn because I’m freaking starving!!
AT THIS MOMENT I think I will go Windex the hatchback window on my Vibe because it drives me nuts when it gets so dusty I have to squint to see through it AND admire my brand-spanking new car license plates because I get excited about these things largely due to the fact that I’m a sad, lonely, strange, Amazon woman.
Bye.
Why Being a WAHM is Bad for Business?
Saw this video guest post at Jessica Knows and had to share it with you all. If you have time, click over and read the comments – interesting conversation going on over there!
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What do you think of Mr. Stratten’s points? Valid? Invalid? They’re certainly thought provoking.
Project 365: March 5th
Here is another week of random photos. I have to admit, I’m starting to get burned out on taking pictures every day. Grr. If you want to keep track of my photos, you can subscribe to the Project 365 RSS feed.
1. Kevin, sitting at his work desk with his Fonzie jacket on. RAWR.
2. Me. Being stupid. I feel like such an AMERICAN! Having a passport and all!
3. I know. Weird, right? Have you guessed what this is? It looks like a big, hairy spider, doesn’t it. Okay, it looks like a big, hairy spider to me. As a matter of fact, MK put this thing on top of our light above our kitchen table and I actually jumped when I saw it, thinking it was a spider. I have a spider phobia, apparently. But no. This is a funky, bendable tripod that Kevin put in my stocking this past Christmas. It’s lightweight and pretty cool to use in a pinch. It’s hanging off the side of our cabinet door. (Look at the window in the background for perspective).
4. GD. It looks like he’s praying, doesn’t it. Wrong. He’s actually playing his DS. WHY the boy plays his DS half on, half off his bed is a mystery. Boys. You can’t live without them, you can’t get them to talk about their feelings. And look at that bubble butt – too funny!
5. Kevin. Trying to sing. Keyword here: trying. HAHA!
6. MK. This WAS his algebra folder. As you can see, he’s gotten quite a bit of use out of it. He really takes pleasure in annihilating these things when they wear out. A little TOO much, IMO.
7. Me. *gag*
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Desktop Personality
I thought this was an interesting analysis:
Your Work Desk
Your work desk may reveal your personality. Psychologist Richard Bartram examined over 2,000 desktops in corporate America. Here are his results:
THE CREATIVE CHAOS DESKTOP:
Papers, Notes and books are strewn all over. This persons goes for the gusto– works hard –plays hard.
(My desk right now. Books: Chicken Soup for the Military Wife’s Soul – no, I’m not a military wife but I love chicken soup stores – The Writer’s Book of Matches – writing prompts – and On Writing Romance – because yes, I like to write romance stories. You can also see my Baby Blues’ calendar, MK’s out-of-town jazz festival schedule, scratch paper, and animal crackers because that is my drug of choice right now. Actually, it doesn’t look too bad right now. It’s usually so cluttered that you can’t see even one square inch of glass).
My desk is definitely the Creative Chaos desktop. That’s ALL I have strewn over my desk – notes and books. Though my desktop usually devolves into the slightly messy desktop after a week or two because yes! I only clean my desk off about twice a month because I’m super lazy like that. *grin*
THE PERSONALITY PLUS DESKTOP:
It’s covered with photos and trinkets, this desk reveals an optimistic person with a sunny personality. These people put work, family and pleasure all in the proper perspective.
THE IMMACULATE DESKTOP:
Although it may look nice, this employee usually feels under appreciated at work or at home
THE TROPHY DESKTOP:
Each item is strategically placed for maximum effect. This desk belongs to a goal oriented, ambitious employee. Caution: These workers tend to have big Egos and may be hard to get along with.
THE SLIGHTLY MESSY DESKTOP:
This desk belongs to a dependable person who takes their professional and personal responsibilities very seriously. No matter what it takes, they always get the job done.
What does your desktop look like?
