Why are these called Memes?

Can you successfully blow up and tie a balloon?

Probably not, if you know me you know why :-0


What was your last purchase?

Umm.. a ice tea from the machine at work, I took one drink and left it there... oops!

Does anyone like you?

Of course I'm a very hated person!

No, I'm sure somebody out there who can stand me if they try.

Have you made anyone laugh while they were crying lately?

I actually did at camp, I have a knack for cracking odd jokes when people are crying.

Are you easily amused?

LOL!

Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?

Depends on my mood I think, but mostly side or stomach.

Have you ever liked somebody and never told them?

Considering all the guys I have ever "liked" are either dead or fiction my answer is yes.

What did you do Saturday?

Cleaned, had company and talked with Erica on Skype.

Do you trust all of your friends?

Trust them with what? I guess.. maybe... is this a trick question?

Morning or night person?

Night all the way!

Are you taller than 5'5''?

Oh yes! I'm quite tall and beautiful!

Okay, so I can't lie.

I'm 5'2".

Would you rather have love or money?

The former, but I wouldn't like to be without either. What do you mean by love?

Do you have a best friend that knows you inside and out?

My sisters would like to think that they know me that way. I don't agree. I think this is another trick question.

Last person you watched movies with?

Mom, sisters and I had a "girl weekend" and watched North &South and Emma.

Do you hide your emotions?

No.

Do you prefer to take showers at night or in the morning?

Morning, you don't want to see my hair after I take a shower at night.

If you could either float on the moon, or snorkel in the ocean, which?

I'd rather go to the moon, I like to aim high!

Do you think you'll be married in 5 years?

I'm saying yes although I know everybody won't agree.

Third text in your inbox? from who?

Don't text.

Have you been to New York City?

Across the river and in the airport.

Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

Lillie I think, maybe Heather.

Do you need to say anything to anyone?

I'm sure.

What were you doing at 7am?

Peacefully sleeping!

What do you think of your number 3 on your top friends?

Who numbers their friends??? That's cruel!

Can you legally drink?

No, and I won't when I can.

When is the last time you saw your mom?

5 minutes.

Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?

Bare feet :-)

Have you ever been in an ambulance?

Not that I remember.

Do you hold grudges?

No, I can't take it emotionally.

Do you sing obnoxiously in the car?

I should hope not, but I'm sure I do.

When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

I can't remember, I'll get back to you on that one.

Are you watching TV?

No.

All Good Things Must Come to and End

The LAST Foyle's War came in the mail yesterday via Netflix.

*SNIFF, SOB*

On the bright side, we had a girls night last night and (much to the despair of the boys)
watched North and South straight through!

Thankfully Luke shows no ill-effects this morning:-)

Thankful Thursday #9

Six years ago I was attending a local church's Kid's Night when
I found I anonymous note addressed to me.
The writer told me they admired me and that they wanted to be my friend.
A year later, a homeschool girl named Heather and I became friends.
She then confessed to writing the note and I was pleasantly shocked.

She won't see this because she doesn't have Internet

but this week I am thankful for my wonderful friend Heather.
We are often quite silly together.


We comfort each other when our brothers *sniff, sob* go off to war with out asking us first!


She even tolerates my messy hair!


Our friendship has had many ups and downs since the note writing, but I have always thanked the Lord for his faithfulness.

Happy Birthday Dear! I'm so thankful God made us friends!

Before and After

Mission: The Laundry Room

Phase One: New Washer and Dryer. completed

Phase Two: Trimming and new doors by Handyman. completed

Phase Three:Color (hence unknown object to room in question)

The door area before painting:

After painting:

New Washing Machine and Dryer before:

After:


Before:

After:



Before:



After:


(Although I'm posting theses pictures I confess I had little to do with the actual transformation. The credit goes to Sue and Deb.)

You Gotta Love it...

Andy:[Picking up the phone] Sarah? What? Just soak it. That's right; just soak it a lot in warm water. Listen, Sarah; get me Thelma Lou. I know she's Barney's girl; just get her on the phone. What? 'Cause I don't want to. No, Sarah, I wouldn't rather talk to Juanita at the diner; just get Thelma Lou.

Trials, Tribs, and Trying to be Thankful for Them

Most of you read the Bella and Bob story that I posted on The Blank Page. I wrote that story for a writing contest that was being sponsored by the Library. I entered this same contest last year and won 2nd place. (Not a big achievement, there were only 6 or so entries.) The contest went all summer but I just couldn't get an idea for the life of me. I was taking a writing class and I really felt my skill improve as the summer progressed. Finally the day after the last class, 4 days before the deadline for the contest, I had a flash of inspiration, and out of that came Bella and Bob. I worked very hard on the story to get in done in time, staying up late, e-mailing people for opinions. When I was done, and turned it in, I was happy. Bella and Bob was much better than the story I'd written for the previous contest and I was confident of winning something. Karina (the Librarian in charge of the contest) had even told me a couple weeks earlier that there were hardly any entries as it was. I even considered not entering, because it wouldn't seem fair to win just because there was no one to beat. But Mom convinced me to enter and I did, feeling quite confident.

Yesterday was the morning Karina said she was going call the winners. I stayed relatively close to the phone all morning. By the time 11:30 had rolled around I decided that Karina had known I was coming into work today and was going to save a phone call and tell me later. Unless I didn't win... I ended up having a debate with myself.

No Lydia, bad thought, bad thought! But hey, it could happen, you're not a sure-in or anything. But B&B was really good! Remember that Sara (friend of mine who won last year) entered something too. Maybe I should just keep my options open... Be prepared for both.

So I imagined what it would be like to lose, it was a very brief thought, imagining winning was much more fun. I had my post all written out in my head about how the Olympics having so many medals, but my writing contest ribbon being just as special to me. By the time I got to work I had everything but the punctuation worded out. After about half an hour I worked up the courage to ask Karina, a funny feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach.

If you hadn't already guessed, I didn't place at all. They even added a third place because there were so many last minute entries.

My friend Sara won and the 2nd and 3rd place entries were written by high schoolers I recognized from the community. I seriously felt like I got hit with a pile of bricks.

I was somehow able to keep a fake smile on my face and act like it was fine and the contest meant absolutely nothing to me. I continued with my job trying hard not to cry and telling my self what an idiot I was for being so confident.

I hope you don't think I was being proudful when I thought I could win, I don't think I was, I was just being my optimistic hopeful self, with dire consequences.

Of course right after my dreadful news I stared to feel really sick, I hadn't felt well all week and have been having bouts of stomach trouble, and of course then it had to hit full force.

You know how sometimes you come out of a situation and you realize "Hey! That was a trial! I got through it! At least it's over now." Well this was different, The second I started to feel sick I knew this was a tribulation I was going to have to work through, I knew I had to keep a smile on my face, I knew I had to pretend I felt peachy-keen and be happy when all I wanted to do was go home and lay and my bed and cry on my Mommy's lap.

But I realized I'm 17 years old and I had to work through it like a woman. That next hour was pretty bad, I was feeling so sick I couldn't concentrate on the computer screen, partly because of blurred vision and partly because my brain refused to remember how to check a book out. Of course in that hour all the most annoying library patrons had to come in.

But I kept going, I refused to cry and I plastered on the fakest smile imaginable. After an hour my medicine started to kick in and I became so busy I didn't have time to be "woe is me"-ish.

On my break later that day I picked up People magazine to look at a article about Steven Curtis Chapman (that is the ONLY reason I would read that magazine, don't worry.) Mr. Chapman lost his 5 year old daughter a few months ago in a tragic accident. As I read the article I felt really guilty, this poor family is morning the lose of a little girl and I'm blubbering about a contest. I should be thankful I'm alive. At the same time I felt special that God cared about my little disappointment, even if it was silly.

So I'm not quite sure were this is going, I'm still not as happy as I should be. But I'm peaceful and submitted to God's will. Who knows, maybe my losing this contest is some great test, and someday I'll look back and realize this was a turning point in my life. I don't know. But I am able to say this:

I'm thankful I lost the contest because it gave me an opportunity to submit to God's will and be happy about it, even when I really really didn't want to.

Apparent Apparel

My OLD paisley skirt.

My NEW k-mart shirt.

Heels BORROWED from Susie.

and my trusty BLUE hat.

Makes a rather splendid outfit IMHO.

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Thankful Thursday #7

Today I am thankful for two girls who are two of the best friends a girl could have.

They also (conveniently) have their birthdays on the 6th and 7th of August.

I love you girls and I am so thankful God gave you to me!


"From this day forth Elizabeth you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your Mother will never speak to you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never speak to if you do."

I Could Have Danced All Night...

"I could've danced all night,
and still have begged for more!
I could've spread my wings,
and done a thousand things
I'd never done before!"

If you had been on a certain Main St. in a certain Wisconsin town at about 11:00 Saturday evening you would have heard two rather excited young ladies singing this at the top of their voices.

A nearby town holds a civil war reenactment every year. Complete with battles, guns etc.

and....

a ball!




I seriously could have danced all night.

"Is there any Felicity in the World Comparable With This?"

Is there any felicity comparable to a quite walk in a rain drenched wood?



Accompanied by your red umbrella and trusty digital camera?




(Hint: It's the most fun when you're in an artistic mood)

Introducing...

"The Blank Page"

Click Link for details :-)

EDITED TO ADD: To make "The Blank Page" safe I set it up so only people I invite can go on. I sent everyone I could think of an invitation. If I forgot you please comment and I'll send you an invite right away!