True confessions

I am such a girl.... I tried a new hairstyle tonight, and it turned out so well that I'm loathe to go to bed because that will mess it up and I'm afraid it will never look this good again. You can laugh at me - I don't mind.

Cleaning therapy

Actually got to work a shift today, and they even kept me for an extra hour! :-o Oh my.

Came home and ate something, and then launched into cleaning & laundry. I wanted to wrap Christmas presents tonight, but I couldn't stand my dirty house anymore.

Cleaning house is therapeutic for me. It's a good thing, or I wouldn't be so inclined to actually do it on a regular basis. So far, I've cleaned everything but my bedroom. For some reason, that always winds up being the last frontier. I have no idea....

I started a new tradition tonight. I only allow myself the luxury of lighting candles in rooms that I've finished cleaning. It's a good motivator, 'cause one of the things I love most about a clean house is how good it smells.

Well, enough procrastinating. I've got to go conquer that final frontier. It must go back to days of my childhood... I always hated cleaning my room, mostly because I got told to clean it, which is so dumb considering that I like cleaning. I guess I'm more contrary than I am a neat freak.

No pain, no gain?

I'm trying to think of pain as a growing experience. If I'm hitting the gym and parts of me hurt that I didn't even know existed, it means my body is getting stronger. If life is beating me up, then I just hope and pray that I can use it as a learning experience to become a better person.

But in the meantime..... ouch. Do you ever just want one day for "down-time" completely free of this crazy, uphill battle? Just one.... Just time to breathe, and be.

Not much to say....

Men are the most baffling and confusing creatures on the planet. The End.

Cry Me a River - Michael Bublé

RULES:

1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.

2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.

3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.

4. Tag 25 people in your note that you want to do this activity. 

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1. IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY?

I've Got the World on a String - Michael Bublé

2. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

Got Nothin' Better To Do - LeAnn Rimes (how's that for an ego booster? mercy...)

3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?

Satellite Heart - Anya Marina

4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?

Hello - Evanescence

5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?

A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley (hahahaha, as if)

6. WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?

Viva La Vida - Coldplay (not making this up, promise)

7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?

What Faith Can Do - Kutless

8. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?

Adagio - Lara Fabian

9. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?

Believe - Josh Groban

10. WHAT IS 2 + 2?

He Left a Lot to Be Desired - Ricochet

11. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?

Jump, Jive, & Wail - The Brian Setzer Orchestra

12. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?

Nobody Wants to Be Lonely - Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera (another ego blow)

13. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey (huh?)

14. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

Dirrty - Christina Aguilera (hahahahahaha.... in retrospect, I probably shouldn't even have this song in my iTunes...)

15. WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?

I Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett (grief, I hope not!)

16. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?

Song for the Lonely - Cher (what the heck?? you've got to be kidding me!)

17. WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?

Angel - Sarah McLachlan

18. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?

The Power of the Dream - Celine Dion (not quite true, but I do hate nightmares...)

19. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?

Breath of Heaven - Nicol Smith (yeah, how about no)

20. WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?

Building a Mystery - Sarah McLachlan

21. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?

You're Not Alone - Meredith Andrews (true)

22. WHAT WILL YOUR CHILD'S FIRST WORDS BE?

Nessun Dorma - Andrea Bocelli (highly unlikely, unless per chance I marry an Italian, and even then...)

23. WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR?

Reflections - Christina Aguilera (not even kidding)

24. WHAT DID YOU SAY IN YOUR SLEEP LAST NIGHT?

When - Shania Twain

25. WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?

Cry Me a River - Michael Bublé

Sorry, guys, not tagging anyone. Feel free to re-post if you want.

Out of order. Estimated time for completion of repairs still pending.

Woke up feeling like something the cat disposed of today. And no, I would not like a side of fries with that. Gah, the waiters these days....

Of 2a.m. shopping trips, and damaged ankles

What a random day.... Went to a Comcast job fair at the mall, then played with 4 adorable munchkins for awhile. April brought the kids to the mall to play today. I was chasing them around the play area still in my dress shirt and suit pants. I did ditch the heels however. Haha. They've gotten so big! But they're still the cutest kids ever. They all have way more energy than I can remember ever having.

Forgot to eat all day, and about the time 3p.m. rolled around, I started seeing spots and my hearing was getting that scary muffled feeling like before you pass out. Guess I should be more careful about not eating.

Came home, ate something finally and tried to be productive but wound up attempting to catch up on the sleep I've been missing.

Caught my foot in my laptop power cord on the way out of the room to answer my cell phone. The power cord attacked my ankle and won I might add, and I'm now walking a little funny. (That little black box adapter thingy on the power cord flew up and hit my ankle really hard.) I tried icing it which helped some, but it still doesn't like me driving. And of course, it's my right ankle. I think it's just bruised, but it really freakin' hurt for awhile. And my pain tolerance is generally pretty good.

Alex wanted me to come over and help her decorate her Christmas tree, and we wound up running to Wal-Mart at 2a.m. for more Christmas ornaments. Probably part of the reason my ankle is hurting more again. Guess I should stay off the darn thing for awhile at least.... I just don't believe in injuries or illnesses much. They have to knock me flat out before I pay much attention. *sigh*