FINALLY!

Well, the tree is up & the decorations are out. It was cold enough when I left the apt this am(at 0500!) to make me feel like it might be time for the holidays.....

another meme(its something at least)

1. Where is your cell phone? next to me
2. Where is your significant other? my f.b. is in baltimore
3. Your hair color? chocolate brown with copper highlights
4. Your mother? amazing
5. Your father? a curmudgeon :)
6. Your favorite thing? shopping
7. Your dream last night? getting pulled over by the florida highway patrol
8. Your dream/goal? living on the beach
9. The room you’re in? living room
10. Your hobby? crosswords
11. Your fear? frogs
12. Where do you want to be in six years? happy and healthy
13. Where were you last night? camping in the spirit of suwannee music park
14. What you’re not? thin
15. One of your wish list items? to be debt free
16. Where you grew up? Missouri
17. The last thing you did? checked my checking account balance
18. What are you wearing? pj pants and a tank shirt
19. Your T.V.? sunday football :)
20. Your pet? zero...
21. Your computer? laptop
22. Your mood? tired
23. Missing someone? friends (see also #2)
24. Your car? Lincoln MkX
25. Something you’re not wearing? makeup
26. Favorite store? currently total wine
27. Your Summer? hot
28. Love someone? yes
29. Your favorite color? brown
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? today as well

i'm tagging you, momo! I think you're the only one left :)

I'm going to try this again!

Hello to all (two) of you who still read this. I'm back in FL! Will be here at least another 4 months; have been in the same facility since April :)
Just spent a weekend back in Missouri, it was such a wonderful getaway. You can't smell fall in the air here, but there, absolutely. The leaves were changing and best of all it was still warm. Of course, really the best part was the people. It was great to see Melissa, Maria, and Colleen and the gang. I am still tired, but it was completely worth it! It definitely helped my sorry-ass homesickness....
Promise it won't be so long before I visit here again.

Lifted from Tastes Like a Peach

1. What time did you get up this morning? 8:15. Still too early if you ask me.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds, baby. Love 'em.
3. What was the first film you saw at the cinema? I know I saw Bambi at the drive in. The fire scared me & we had to leave(I was a brat!)
4. What is your favorite TV show? Ever? This one's tough. Probably Dallas. Or Love Boat. But of the things I currently watch, Eli Stone or Ugly Betty.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee. And lately a slice of toast w/peanut butter and a glass of V8 fusion.
6. What is your middle name (s)? Ann. Confirmation name-Bridget.
7. What food do you dislike? I hate potatoes! (really, i mean it!)
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? I listen to my mp3 player almost exclusively, so...
9. What kind of car do you drive? I have a really pretty Lincoln crossover.
10. Favorite sandwich? I just had a pita with spinach, cucumber yogurt dressing, & hummus. It was REALLY good! usually a grilled cheese on rye, tho.
11. What characteristic do you despise? Liars piss me off.
12. Favorite item of clothing? A really comfy pair of khakis I own.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Austria & Belgium.
14. Favorite brand of clothing? I am not particular at this point. If it looks good & I'm comfortable than ok. As far as designers I appreciate-Diane von Furstenburg, Badgley Mischka, DKNY.
15. Where would you retire to? My own private island with a rotation of cabana boys.
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? Two birthdays ago I was on a cruise :)
17. Favorite sport to watch? Football
18. Furthest place you are sending this? I think Momosan is the only one who reads this anymore!
19. Person you expect to post this first? see 18
20. When is your birthday? I will be over 30 on February 10th.
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? I hate mornings.
22. What is your shoe size? 10-11
23. Pets? No, but hopefully soon.
24. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with us? I leave for Italy & Greece in 5 weeks!
25. What did you want to be when you were little? A broadcast journalist on the Today Show.
26. How are you today? Tired! Still reovering from my weekend in MO...
27. What is your favorite candy? reeses peanut butter cups
28. What is your favorite flower? tulips & lillies.
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? November 11th--I'll be in Venice!
30. What are you listening to right now? My coworkers clicking around on the web.
31. What was the last thing you ate? see #10
32. Do you wish on stars? Of course. I believe in them :)
33. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? If there were a glittery pink crayon, it'd be me!
34. How is the weather right now? Overcast, humid, mid 70s. (its 8pm. it never cools down here!)
35. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? Amy at Walgreens pharmacy
36. Favorite restaurant? Trattoria Strada Nova if it were still open. But I can be a cheap date--Mexican Villa sancho for $5 is great!
37. Real hair color? Some shade of brown.
38. What was your favorite toy as a child? Hobo, my stuffed dog. He got lost when I was 12. I think my mom threw him away :(
39. Summer or winter? Spring.
40. Hugs or kisses? Kisses
41. Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla. In a latte, in vodka...i like vanilla:)
42. Coffee or tea? Coffee helps me to be human
44. Do you want your friends to answer these questions? Yes.
45. When was the last time you cried? Yesterday. I left home again.
46. What is under your bed? purses.
47. What did you do last night? I went to a softball game then Urban Flats with Tanya.
48. What are you afraid of? There is not enough time for that long list(I second that, Mo!)
49. How many keys on your key ring? 4
50. How many years at your current job? I've been on contract in St. Pete since April.
51. Favorite day of the week? I like Thursdays--I'm off work & I can usually sleep late :)
52. How many towns have you lived in? Nine. (4 in MO, 1 in SC, 4 in FL)
53. Do you make friends easily? Yep. I have to in this job!
54. How many people will you send these questions to? The whole internets.
55. How many will respond? I have no idea, but if you do it, please let me know.
56. Salty or sweet? I like a combination of both.
57. Favorite soft drink? Caffeine Free Diet Dr. Pepper.

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why is it that some of us participate in self destructive behavior? and make resolutions but do not have the willpower to keep them? hmmm

R4 at Flat Branch

Not to get all sappy, but just a little paragraph to remember my friend Ed. he died last week from complications of lung cancer, and i'm going to miss him A LOT. He was smart, funny, VERY creative, and caring. I don't think visiting the neighborhood bar will ever be the same. I never think about seeing someone for the last time as being thee LAST time you see someone. It's kinda tough. A toast to my favorite crossword buddy--

HAPPY EVERYTHING!

i know...it's been awhile. i sold my house, packed up, finished my assignment in good ol' bocomo, packed up the truck, celebrated christmas with my family, drove to FL, unloaded the truck, and started a new assignment....really! all since thanksgiving! finally, i have escaped the cold, and hopefully, soon, will climb out of the hole i call debt(if only the coach outlet weren't so close....). hope all is well with everyone. HAPPY 2008!