Nessas Place

Good Deeds and New Year Resolutions

2011-12-28T20:48:00.000-06:00

It's 2012!! Yippee........or something like that. I don't really get why some people are so excited about the year changing. It doesn't feel any different. Nothing changes but the year. Anyway, like most everyone I have made some plans for changes in this New Year. Yep, I said before that I didn't believe in making "resolutions" because I know I'll break them in no time flat. Don't we all? I

Still Not Feeling It

2011-12-13T10:16:00.002-06:00

So, I finally started my shopping. I'm famous for waiting til the last minute but I don't usually wait THIS long. I'm not really sure why it's taking me so long this year either other than I just don't feel like it. I kicked off "Fudge Season" On Thanksgiving just like normal. Mostly because I probably would have been killed otherwise. One of my sisters wouldn't hear of fudge season not happening

Save Money AND Give Them What They Want!

2011-12-13T09:52:00.002-06:00

Every year since my kids have been small I've asked them what they want for Christmas. They always had this huge list of things. Some they got, some they didn't. As the years have gone by the list has gotten slightly smaller, but the items on it have gotten much bigger in terms of cost. For instance, this year I'm supposed to find a way to get a Kindle Fire but an IPAD is acceptable. I'm also

Oh Christmas Spirit, Where art thou?

2011-12-06T08:28:00.001-06:00

I can't believe the year is almost over. 19 days til Christmas and guess who hasn't even started buying presents yet? yep, Miss procrastination herself. I swear I should have a crown or something that identifies me as Queen of Procrastination. It's not that i'm lazy either, it's just that there is so much to do, I get overwhelmed and don't know where to start and while I'm deciding, I end up

Conquering Fears

2011-10-19T10:01:00.001-05:00

For as long as I can remember I have had unwavering and completely irrational fears. They were drilled into my brain with the force of a jackhammer over and over and over. These weren't things I came up with on my own or decided to be afraid of on my own. My fears involve snakes and water. My mother is the person who drilled these fears into my head and that of my sisters. Of snakes we

Ex-Lax......The Quicker Dog Putter Upper?

2011-10-18T08:32:00.001-05:00

So most of my family knows the continuing saga that I face with my idiot neighbors. Last week I vented a bit about how sick I am of the problems and their continued refusal to attend to their dogs. About 15 minutes after that posted, I ended up in the hospital for most of the day. See, I hit "post", did a few other things and then from MY OWN BACKYARD, I hear dogs fighting. I jumped up and

Magically....She Reappears!

2011-10-07T10:12:00.000-05:00

Yep, I'm still around. I know some of you are cheering. I'm equally sure there are a few who were hoping for a death notice. Get over yourself. I'm not going anywhere. Part of my new found life free of most of the drama and the people who thrive on it, is the fact that I'm actually happy and therefore not around as much. Great for my happiness, not so great for my blog. It's one of those

Oh Minnie, How We Love Thee

2011-08-12T07:47:00.004-05:00

Before Surgery Shall We Count The Ways? We love that creepy little grin that Tyler gets you to do. We love it when you chase off HUGE dogs that are 50 times your size because they dared to come near your kids. We love how we can't leave anything sweet around because you will sneak it at the first opportunity. We love how you stand and shiver staring at us in hopes we'll let you snuggle on the

Stupid People: First Edition

2011-08-10T10:08:00.003-05:00

I woke up this morning with an attitude. I admit it. I can't say anyone in particular put me in this mood. In fact i think I went to bed with the attitude as well. No one really caused it. I think I'm just sick of the stupid crap that seems to plague my life. Normally, it just irritates me. Which causes me to be in a bad mood and irritate everyone else. So this morning, when I got up with the

More Fun, More Sun, More Happy Times & Hopefully No Sad

2011-08-09T08:16:00.004-05:00

I know i'm starting to get redundant. You don't have to tell me. We just had such an awesome day at the lake last weekend. The sky was beautiful, the water was nice, cool and not too many waves. There weren't a whole bunch of boats in the way to mess things up for us either. So we had loads of room to pull the tube and ride the jetski. Awesome, Awesome day! On the downside we probably won't be

Blah, Blah, Blah

2011-07-26T19:37:00.002-05:00

Well, I was all excited about the chance to go to the family reunion so that I could spend time with my awesome family and see my sister and her munchkins, but last minute issues prevented that. I'm bummed about it but there will be other times and the plans are already in the works. I'll go to that one if it kills me! We also have one coming up in October as well that i'm looking forward to but

To Be Perfectly Honest- A Book Review

2011-07-18T15:25:00.003-05:00

I initially signed up to receive "To Be Perfectly Honest" by Phil Callaway because it seemed like it would be funny. I needed something funny at the time and it fit the bill. The book is about Mr. Callaways attempt to be completely honest for one whole year. You'd think this wouldn't be THAT difficult a task until he's asked questions that it's clearly better for him to lie rather than hurt

Fun In The Sun

2011-07-18T14:47:00.004-05:00

One thing, probably the ONLY thing, I like about Summer is getting to go to the lake and play in the boat or on the jet ski's. We slather ourselves in Banana Boat Sunscreen for Kids. Initially this started out as a joke because it seemed like no matter which sunscreen I bought, they all burned Phillip's eyes and face. So i said "I'm gonna buy you baby sunblock! If that doesn't work I just don't

To Netflix or Not To Netflix.....What A Question!

2011-07-13T17:47:00.004-05:00

So all day yesterday and today I've been seeing posts on Facebook from people upset about the new price change that Netflix is implementing. Many say they are cancelling their service. Others are saying they are sending hate mail to the company. Still others are planning to change over to Hulu to teach Netflix a lesson.For me personally, I have no problem with the price change. What this means

Stillllll Waiting.....

2011-07-13T16:42:00.003-05:00

Remember back in 2008 when myself and other bloggers were begging for votes to win the Brickfish/Futureresume.com Dream Job For A Day Competition? Guess what? There is STILL not a winner announced. For the longest time there was a "we are in the final selection process" note on the website for the contest and then that disappeared. Brickfish apparently changed hands at some point and I can only

Caylee's Law

2011-07-06T11:30:00.004-05:00

As I sat on the end of my bed yesterday waiting to hear the verdict in the Casey Anthony trial I smiled, because I just knew that 12 jurors were going to finally punish the evil that is Casey Anthony. That smile quickly dissipated as the verdict was read. After listening to all 7 verdicts, I sat in shock. It makes no sense to me that the 12 jurors could see that she lied to police and stalled

The Weekend Is Almost Here!

2011-06-23T16:13:00.003-05:00

Normally I don't get all that excited about weekends. I work from home so it's not like I'm stuck in an office all week, nor do I commute. So weekends are much like any other day during the summer for me. This weekend we're celebrating my birthday though and it should be fun. I love getting out on the jetski and just going as fast I can over the water. It's sooooooo much fun and we're going to

Hell Has Nothing On Texas

2011-06-22T16:15:00.002-05:00

With temps in the 100's.........I'm about ready to move to Alaska. The coldest part of it! We've already had temps over 100 this year and we've had little or no rain in months. I'm sure many of you have heard about the wildfires we are currently plagued with and I have to say it's scary. We're literally surrounded by huge wildfires and even this awesome rain we've had today isn't enough to put

Birthdays and Wildfires

2011-06-21T16:33:00.005-05:00

Yesterday was my birthday. Before any of you smartbutts ask, no, the candles from my cake didn't start any of the fires. I didn't even have cake yet. We're celebrating my birthday this coming Saturday at the lake. I can't wait! I really need a day of fun in the sun on the jet ski's and the boat. We're taking both of the jet ski's, the boat and a small barbecue pit out to an island on the lake and

Bday Present!

2011-06-21T15:58:00.002-05:00

Written by Fermin WashingtonFor my birthday last year, my parents told me they would buy anything I wanted for my house. I had recently become a first-time homeowner and there were a lot of things I needed but my budget just didn't stretch that far. My mother suggested getting a bunch of kitchen supplies, but that wasn't the first thing on my list. What I actually knew from the time I spent on

Hulu Plus-Save money, Don't Bother

2011-06-16T09:02:00.007-05:00

I was soooooo excited when I saw an advertisement on XBOX 360 saying that I could now watch some of my favorite shows through my xbox 360 by using Hulu Plus. I signed up immediately thinking that along with Netflix this was going to ease a great deal of my "looking for something on TV issues". At first it did. I got to catch up on the last season of Law and Order:SVU and I got to watch a couple

Seducity-Paper Dolls For Adults

2011-06-15T13:47:00.002-05:00

Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Do you ever long to escape reality for just a little while? Would you like to be able to play games, chat with friends, meet other like minded individuals and do it all from the comfort of your home? If so, join Seducity for more fun than you can shake a stick at.Seducity is an adult virtual world where anything goes. You can be Gothic, You can be a fairy.

Yep, I'm a moron

2011-06-15T09:13:00.003-05:00

No, really, its true. Today I am trying to catch up with a million different things and when I looked at the calendar , it reminded me I needed to check and see if the Comfort Cross winners had received their cross as of yet. Sooooooooo, I went to look up who the winners were and well.........uhhhhhhhh...........that's when my idiot alarm started dinging. See...........we had 2 people enter. So

My Life Intrudes On Blogging

2011-06-09T10:17:00.004-05:00

It's true! Just when I think I have a set pattern........things change. Since I last posted, I have had pneumonia, I've gone and visited with old friends, I have been working, found out some interesting secrets about my ex boyfriend and most of all I've just been in a funk. Actually funk might not be the best word. At first, when I discovered my little brother, DJ, died from Pneumonia and

Thursday Thunks.....Someone's Thunking Too Early

2011-04-07T08:31:00.004-05:00

1. How long can you hold your breath? Don't tell me you don't know... try it.I tried but I forgot to time it and now i'm too lazy to try again.2. Have you been watching the Decorah Eagles?Nope, I watch Africam though. It's much cooler3. Ever fallen off a horse?Just the one at Walmart4. Pick a color and a number and come up with a combination name for the new color.I need more coffee to even

Searching

2011-04-06T08:28:00.004-05:00

For the last 2 weeks I've been doing some searching for family roots. I am pretty clear about the Vermillion side of my family history, but I want to know more about where I come from on my Father's side and maybe even my maternal Grandfather's side, though i'm not sure that's really possible. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it's not good either in a way. It's pretty confusing to say the

Comfort Cross Review and Giveaway

2011-04-01T07:05:00.004-05:00

Have you ever heard of a Comfort Cross? I hadn't until a few days ago and I admit I was more than a little curious as to why someone would make them. It seemed like a good idea....I just wasn't sure I got the point. Then I got this gorgeous little cross in the mail. I won't say it's perfect. It's not. It barely looks like a cross with it being all lopsided and everything, but it's still beautiful

Thursday Thunks....The Grape Version

2011-03-31T09:10:00.006-05:00

1. If all the world is a stage, where are the audience sitting?If the rest of the world is anything like my house, they're on the couch playing Halo 3, screaming and wondering why everyone else looks at them funny.2. Taken from InsanityCafe Forums: If ghosts exist and are around us now, what happens if all life on Earth is destroyed? Would ghosts remain or also be destroyed? If ghosts are

Bad Girls Of The Bible- Book Review

2011-03-31T06:41:00.004-05:00

Before finding this book at Blogging for Books, I had been wanting to read it. Where I live, we don't have the most extensive library or a Christian book store. So if Wal-mart doesn't have it, you have to go at least 30-45 miles to hopefully find it or order it online. Lucky for me, just as I was about to use some of my blogging moolah to order the book, I saw it on Blogging for Books and nabbed

The Queen's Meme-Miss Priss? No way!

2011-03-29T15:35:00.006-05:00

Queen Mimi says she loves being a girl. So do I in general but i'm not really a prissy type of girl. I was told I was as a very small child, but all the pictures I have seen are of me in panties and not much else. I am pretty sure I wasn't prissy, but I was probably neglected at least where clothing was concerned lol. Oh wait, there is that Horrid Holly Hobby/Lil Debbie disaster.......shudder!

The Queen's Moon....No Not That One!

2011-03-22T07:18:00.004-05:00

1. Did you take a picture of the moon SuperMoon Saturday evening? If so, please post it. If not, steal one and post it.Yep, I did. It was too pretty NOT to.2. Have you ever howled at the moon? No, I honestly can't say I have, but my boyfriend did once while we were in the hot tub. He's a tard. 3. Do you believe that feelings and emotions are affected by the changes in lunar phases? (ie: children

Monday Mayhem

2011-03-21T18:03:00.002-05:00

1. Are you concerned at all with the possibility that radiation leaks could head your way?Nope, if they do, there is nothing I can do about it anyway really. I'm going to be happy and live life like I do every single day.2. What is the one thing that you will always go cheap on?Ummmm, it's easier to say what I will never go cheap on, Toilet paper, under garments and laundry soap. 3. What would

What's A Bloggin Mom To Do?

2011-03-21T17:31:00.003-05:00

Yesterday, we planted the garden. Today I am so sore I can barely move. I mean that quite literally too. I don't know why though. My workout is MUCH harder than gardening and takes twice as long on most days. Not sure what happened but I am in a bit of a quandary wondering how it is that I can run 2 miles without stopping now, but I can't plant a garden.Whatever happened, I am in pain and it's

Camera Critters #154

2011-03-19T09:24:00.004-05:00

I always love to see what others post on this meme, even if I don't participate myself. Animals can bring a smile to any day.Have a critter you think would brighten someone's day? Don't be selfish....share it :)He's not shy at all. He's just trying to be cute and make me think it wasn't him that ate the phone cord. Don't worry buddy, I know you were framed........or something like that.Nessa

Stop The Presses, This Stuff Really Works!

2011-03-18T19:10:00.005-05:00

For many years, well, really All my darn life, I've had curly hair. Except when I was bald and during that disastrous haircut I have anyway. I don't know where it came from really. There's a joke that my grandma put some kind of curl serum on my hair and that did it, but I suspect I probably came by it naturally. My cousin has very curly hair and so does her daughter, hers is actually beautiful

Thursday Thunks.......I love this! Wait, Pass the wha...??

2011-03-17T18:16:00.007-05:00

This is literally one of my favorite meme's because it's just fun and everyone gets to laugh. I pulled a muscle in my back moving around the planters we made so since I can't do anything else....here goes.This Thursday's Thunk is titled...Pass the paste, please.The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of melting snow and the number 456..1. There is a song out there about you...

Life, In Spite Of Me, A Book Review

2011-03-17T07:33:00.004-05:00

I am so excited that I saw an ad for Blogging For Books on a facebook ad! I clicked on it and found a way to get free inspirational books to read just for blogging about them. I truly love to read and I love to blog, so this works for me on more than one level.I just finished reading "Life, In Spite Of Me" and in all honesty I'm on the fence about this book. On one hand, it is definitely about

Comparisons

2011-03-15T13:55:00.002-05:00

I've been thinking this morning. I know, I know, "OMG we told her to stop doing that" is what you're all thinking, but bear with me a sec here. These were important thoughts. I'm not sure they will please a lot of people but since when have I ever really sought to please everyone? I try to be truthful and sometimes the truth hurts. That's just the way it goes.Anyway, I watch the news as much as

Serving The Queen....Again. In Case Of Disaster!

2011-03-15T09:45:00.002-05:00

Before I post in my normal snarky, smart ass manner let me issue a disclaimer. It is fairly clear that this week's theme is at least somewhat based on the disaster in Japan. I in no way find what has happened there amusing or funny. My heart goes out the the Japanese people and their families. This is just a meme and my answers in no way reflect what I feel for them.There, now that's done, on

Monday Movie Meme-Books In the Movies

2011-03-14T15:57:00.004-05:00

While I'm trying to look for something incredibly clever and witty to post about i figured I'd kill some time and start participating in this weekly meme that I have had bookmarked for about a year and then forgot about lol. Who says I procrastinate? I flat out forget! So anyway, better late than never. Check out Monday Movie Meme hosted by The BumblesSo for the first installment I am supposed to

Sleep Challenge..Nights 5-7

2011-03-14T14:56:00.002-05:00

The weekend was so busy I didn't even have time to update anything. We spent Friday gathering things for the Flea market sale on Sunday. Saturday we were making and painting planters to be sold at the flea market as well. I slept great Friday night. I got up that morning at 4 so that wasn't much of a surprise. I was so exhausted on Saturday night that you'd have thought I'd have slept then too

Night 4---WTF?

2011-03-11T06:50:00.002-06:00

The F in WTF in this case stands for "funk". Because that's what I am in today. Once again, I followed the rules.Dark cool room........CHECKNo alcohol or caffeine before bed.....CHECKNo Snacks before bed.......CHECKRelax before bedtime.......CHeck check CHECK!AAAAARGGGGGHHHHH........CHECKOkay the scream isn't part of the rules, it's just a customary reaction to waking up for longer periods than I

This Is Harder Than I Thought-Night 3

2011-03-10T11:08:00.002-06:00

Okay, so I have followed the rules implicitly all 3 nights and ya know what? I've just about decided that Insomnia is here to stay and I can either be cranky and hate it or lovingly accept it lol. It's not going away.On the upside I did sleep better last night than I have been.Was it because this is all finally working though or is it because I'm exhausted and I had no choice but to pass out?

Sleep Challenge...Night 2

2011-03-09T09:36:00.003-06:00

So last night along with a cool dark room and no caffeine or alcohol before bed you'd think that the night would go relatively well. If Only! On the upside, Harley was a very good boy and he slept all night long. probably because I got him to play as much as possible all day so he was worn out at bedtime. At least that part of the plan worked.I still couldn't sleep though. I really don't want to

Harley Ruins Night 1

2011-03-08T15:57:00.005-06:00

Okay, so last night was the first night of the sleep challenge. As I was worried would happen, I fell asleep while watching Criminal Minds. I love that show and watch it every time it's on. On Monday's it's on til around 1 AM. I normally only make it til the 9 PM show before I pass out but sometimes I wake up and watch parts of the later shows too. Anyway, I woke up briefly at about 11 and

Nikki Sixx Lights A Fire on Facebook

2011-03-08T06:39:00.008-06:00

As most of my family and friends know, I have been in love with Motley Crue collectively since I was about 12. At 42, that love is just as strong. They've always spoken out. They always spoke to my heart. Their music taught me about the world beyond my little corner of Texas. Sure there is some music a 12 year old probably shouldn't relate to, I'm not saying that things like "10 Seconds to Love"

OMG, Who doesn't Like free stuff?

2011-03-07T15:24:00.003-06:00

I know I do. I work hard to pay bills and I hate it when I can't just go shopping when I want. So one of my favorite things to do is to fill my mailbox with freebies every chance I get. It's like getting a little present every day!The hard thing is to find a good source for free product samples that don't require you to order things you don't need or use a credit card to prove you're over 18, etc

Oh How long it has been!

2011-03-07T14:46:00.002-06:00

I swear I'm not trying to neglect this blog or it's readers. To those of you who emailed to ask how/where I am, sorry it took so long to get back to you and I hope you don't mind that I'm addressing everyone here. I literally have so much to do and nowhere near enough time to do it. The whole 2 birds with one stone saying means a great deal lately. Things are hopping that's for sure. I can't say

Why Get a Dog If You Won't Take Responsibility?

2011-01-14T08:19:00.008-06:00

The sad fact is that there are many people who have dogs that aren't cared for. Their humans say they love them and in some aspect they probably do. Love is more than saying three words though. If actions don't follow, the words mean nothing.It takes more than feeding and watering to constitute love, though those are certainly important. It takes knowing that loading them in the car to see the

Does Craigslist P*** You Off?

2011-01-13T09:14:00.008-06:00

If so, it's probably your own fault. You might be the person trying to use it and finding that people don't seem to care that there are specific sections for a reason. You might be the person who doesn't care that there are specific sections. Either way, you have control over how your local Craigslist runs, at least to an extent.If you are the person posting where ever you want, regardless of the

Are You Kidding Me?

2011-01-12T08:03:00.003-06:00

I had planned for this year a kinder, gentler blog. A blog with feel good moments and smiles and lots of warm fuzzies. Let's face it, that's not going to happen. I have far too much of my Granny in me to just let things keep sliding by without having my say.So to kick off the New Year, Lets discuss, Sarah Palin. She's a moron. I can't stand her and she doesn't represent any woman I know. I am

It's Almost That Time! Yes THAT time!!

2010-12-29T07:24:00.004-06:00

You know which time I'm talking about right? That time when the ball drops and you take a sip of champagne, kiss/hug that special someone and then swear you're going to do something to change the coming year. Yes, THAT time.I gave up making those resolutions. I know that no matter what I decide I'm going to do, I probably won't stick with it. If I did, I'd weigh about 50 pounds by now, have a

I Miss My Granny

2010-12-20T13:30:00.005-06:00

I've learned a great deal in the last year. All of which was right before my eyes my entire life, and all of it I chose to ignore for the most part. It was easier to turn a blind eye than to face the facts. Sometimes that's okay. Sometimes to get through life the best thing to do is fight the battles you might win and try not to worry about those that you know you can't. We're supposed to put to

The Best Christmas App EVER!

2010-12-17T08:25:00.003-06:00

My sister Traci posted this on facebook a few days ago and it's something every parent should do for their young kids. ( If you celebrate Christmas that is)Portable North Pole has made it possible to send personalized video's from Santa to your kids, via email. The kid gets to see personal facts about themselves like pictures, they're age, toys they are wanting for Christmas, you name it. It's

Where Does The Time Go?

2010-12-17T07:01:00.005-06:00

I've been trying to get back in here all week long but it's been so busy I haven't had time. Between working, cleaning, birthdays, time with Phillip, bike riding and a little sleep here and there, i'm busy all darn day. It's good though. It keeps me out of trouble and on the right track. So i am definitely not complaining.Last Sunday was my second oldest son's birthday. He turned 22 and had a

Tarkington,Tx Middle School Supports The Troops

2010-12-10T12:04:00.004-06:00

Before last night, I'd never heard this song. As they started singing it, it was all I could do not to cry. We have so many men and women who are away from their loved ones and I don't think it hit me just how hard that must be for them and their families til I heard this. The whole time this song was being sung I kept thinking of my cousin and her hubby. He's doing his second tour in Afghanistan

Happy Birthday Tyler, Busy Weekend Ahead

2010-12-10T11:14:00.003-06:00

First and Foremost, Today is my youngest son's birthday. It seems impossible that he was born just 15 years ago. It seems like it was just yesterday and yet he's been through so much it seems like it's been forever too. He was born 2 months premature and he was sick for most of the first year of his life, but I swear nothing has ever gotten in his way. He'd have a fever of 103 and still be trying

Something Sweet With a Side of Screw You.

2010-12-08T09:55:00.003-06:00

I'm a very patriotic person. I love my country. I am extremely proud to be an American and I do my best not to take the freedoms we have for granted. I do what I can to show appreciation for our men and women in uniform, not just on Veterans day, Memorial day and July 4th, but every day. My Grandfathers, both the blood related and not, all fought for our country. I have friends that served,

Hilarious!

2010-12-07T12:37:00.000-06:00

The Power Of Jealousy

2010-12-07T08:15:00.004-06:00

It's amazing to me how much people reveal of themselves when they aren't getting what they want. I can't say I'm perfect or have never done anything wrong, but I CAN honestly say I haven't ever set out to hurt anyone over jealousy. Revenge or looking for the truth maybe, but not jealousy.The only people I can ever really remember being jealous of were my cousins. I was never jealous of other

Time For A Change

2010-12-06T18:08:00.002-06:00

When my son bought his first vehicle, I have to say I kind of let him down. He had saved the money for the down payment and I chipped in a little too so that worked out fine, but we weren't exactly smart about this purchase. It wasn't a bad deal, it's just wasn't a smart one. The truck is a 2002 Dodge Ram. It has a V-8. THAT'S the problem. In all honesty, we didn't even shop around. Daniel heard

Shhhhh, It's Quiet. Too Quiet!

2010-12-05T10:05:00.004-06:00

I'm sitting here at Phillip's and it's so quiet I can almost hear myself think. In fact, i'm pretty sure I keep hearing the sound of rusty gears turning every now and then. Maybe I'm not thinking enough lately or it's this pounding in my head trying to say "hey Stupid, you have a headache, you should go back to sleep!". Whichever it is, it's annoying as hell.Besides the annoying part, it's like,

Goodbye My Sweet Baby

2010-12-02T15:12:00.003-06:00

It's been a few days so maybe I can finally talk about it. Well, I thought I could anyway, but as I type, I find myself crying again. I didn't really want to share this on my blog at first because quite frankly, there are some truly evil and ugly hearted people who read here and would rejoice in my pain. I decided this morning though that My baby boy deserves a tribute and that I shouldn't deny

Holiday Tips and Nice Things

2010-12-02T09:05:00.004-06:00

Christmas this year is going to be interesting to say the least. It won't be bad, just different. On the upside, maybe my 2 local sisters and I can find a way to bring back the real meaning of Christmas to our families rather than the free for all it's been every year for as long as I can remember. It'll also be great not to have to listen to someone complain about the wrong color, wanting

A Dragon Universe? It's Not As Scary As It Sounds

2010-11-30T18:22:00.005-06:00

Once again, thanks to Mom Select and Mommyparties, I got to be part of some really big smiles and alot of laughs. Some lucky kids got a chance to get a free Dragon courtesy of Megabloks.When I signed up to have this party I hadn't even really seen the dragons yet. I didn't even know what they were, but I knew that the Megabloks name was usually synonymous with a good time for my kids so I wasn't

It's A KungZhu Fun Time!

2010-11-30T17:42:00.005-06:00

Have you heard about the new Zhu Zhu Hamsters this Christmas season? If not, let me tell you, these Hamsters are ready for battle and still just as cute as their more tame cousins. Thanks to Mom Select/MommyParties, I got a chance to share these cuties with some great munchkins and they had a blast. Just like the ZhuZhu Pets, these tough guys make the cutest sounds, they just do it in battle

Business Bliss=Dymo Labelwriter 450 Duo

2010-11-30T10:48:00.003-06:00

Running my business has just gotten so much easier. Through Bzzagent, I was offered the opportunity to try out a Dymo LabelWriter 450 Du0. I have to say, I didn't really see how this was going to help me all that much but I was willing to give it a shot. I'm always sending out samples and anything that could possibly cut my time by making things easier is more than welcome.As it turns out, I'm

What fun? Oh THAT fun!

2010-11-23T12:28:00.008-06:00

I love staying busy. It keeps me out of trouble mostly, but it also occupies my brain and keeps me centered in many ways. The bad thing is that I'm almost always busy and I seldom get any downtime. That's okay though, I generally manage to find it here and there, just not as often as I should. Looks like the rest of this month and the next are going to be REALLY busy though. Last week I worked

Voters Unite!

2010-11-16T08:36:00.003-06:00

Don't you think this is one of the most beautiful babies on the planet? I know for sure she is and she's a doll to boot. A very happy, smiley baby! Please vote for her in the American Baby Cover contest right now! It only takes a second and you can vote once a day. Feel free to share her pretty blue eyes with your facebook friends too, their votes will be much appreciated.

2010-11-14T08:06:00.001-06:00

I’m a little peeved. Okay, I’m A LOT peeved. I’d personally like to go to Wal-Mart, smack around a manager and teach him a few manners. Why? Because my nephew is doing something awesome and this manager seems to be a moron.My nephew is 7 years old. He signed up at school to participate in a jump rope fund raiser for The American Heart Association. He decided to raise $2,000. Now as adults, we

Hmmmmm, this is who exactly??

2010-11-13T13:45:00.004-06:00

When we first moved to this house i noticed that my dogs were really afraid of the bathroom for some reason. That in itself doesn't mean a lot depending on the dog. Diesel is a very nervous guy who is startled by pretty much everything. Thank God there's not a lot of call to act like a guard dog because he just doesn't have it in him really. Sarge is like a Monkey on crack. He'd have to actually

An Open Letter

2010-11-10T10:00:00.002-06:00

Most times I would prefer to keep issues private since I have some class, however, In dealing with you it is quite apparent that you are willing to twist words, lie and make up whatever you need to in order to try and get sympathy for your made up issues. Because of that, I am only going to post this one thing to you and I'm saying it where everyone can see it in order to take that ability away

How Could You......Why Would You?

2010-10-29T10:28:00.005-05:00

I know that in this complicated world there are many many reasons that people are unhappy. No matter what the reason, be it a bad job, a past trauma, a bad family life, a troubled marriage, etc, it's an interesting fact that there are people who turn to drugs for help. I say interesting because I just don't actually get why they do it. There's a whole campaign out there about telling our kids

Karma & It's Effects

2010-10-25T11:27:00.003-05:00

Have you ever told a little white lie? Maybe an easier question is "who hasn't"? It seems like it won't be a big deal and maybe it never is. Maybe no one ever knows you told it and life moves on. In a perfect world, all lies would be little white ones that hurt no one and do no harm to you or anyone else.Unfortunately, this is far from a perfect world and lies can impact us all greatly. It

My New Favorite Song

2010-10-25T07:30:00.002-05:00

For all they do. The drama they cause, the people they hurt, the lies they tell, the things they just keep lying about.......I dedicate this song to some very "special" people. May you seek help soon and if not, well, I'm praying for you REALLY hard lol.Just in case you miss the words..........here ya go. I wouldn't want you to miss anything.I haven't been to church since I don't remember

Thursday Thunks-Back In The Saddle Again

2010-10-21T08:19:00.003-05:00

As part of my "getting back into the swing of things" I've decided to go back to a few of the things I really enjoyed doing before the stalker tried to ruin them for me.Thursday Thunks has always been one of my favorite's so it's only natural that I bring it back over here and have a little fun. Lord knows I can use some humor and maybe some of you can too.So Today's "Thunks" are:1. Berleen is

Just When I Thought She was Cured....

2010-10-19T06:56:00.003-05:00

Nope...........she's still psychotic. Poor kids, I hope they don't inherit it from her and her Mother.

In The Midst of The Issues

2010-10-18T15:58:00.002-05:00

With everything that's going on, I've been looking for outlets to occupy my brain when I'm not working. Sadly, it's not too often that I'm not working. When I'm not though, I need something to occupy my mind. Especially late at night when I can't really do yard work or clean house. Lately my penchant is to download games online. It's amazing how tired playing the hidden object games can make you

My first "Sleeping With Bread" Post.

2010-10-18T08:00:00.008-05:00

I have been needing to get this blog back up and running at top speed. There is so much going on that there just hasn't been time lately. I can't even blame not posting on the stalker anymore, because I think she might have finally grown up. Well, either that or her and her Mom are desperately looking for the "other" blog where I talk about them lol. They'll never find it. Good luck though.Anyway

I Forgive You

2010-09-24T19:24:00.003-05:00

I've been doing a lot of thinking the last couple weeks. Due to a great deal of issues going on right now things have been rough. I can honestly say without the support of my sisters, a few other family members and my boyfriend, who have all been very supportive I might have lost my flippin' mind. Luckily they have been there to listen, let me scream, vent, cry, etc. It's not just me that they

Stigma or Just Misplaced Pride?

2010-09-14T07:29:00.007-05:00

I've been thinking long and hard the last few days about mental health issues. I won't go into why. I don't feel that it's my story to tell but I can definitely say it's affected my life. Not like you'd think though. I can't honestly say that someone being mentally ill hurt my life, not their disease anyway. It was the refusal to acknowledge it that hurt my life. I won't say it's their fault that

A New Problem

2010-09-06T22:36:00.003-05:00

Ever since we moved we have come up with a new issue that I am just not sure how to handle. We have mail coming here for at least 6 people who used to live at this address but no longer do. Why these people wouldn't just change their address and have their mail forwarded is beyond me but they haven't. It's annoying to check the mail box and have this huge stack of junk only to find ONE item out

Turning A Great Thing Bad

2010-09-06T20:44:00.002-05:00

It's always nice when something helpful and useful comes along. What never ceases to amaze me is how fast the wrong type of person/company shows up to ruin it for everyone else. I see this a great deal in my local Freecycle groups. There are always people who show up for no other reason than that they're hoping for something free. Then there's the people who show up hoping to garner pity and get

Catching Up.........Again

2010-07-14T12:13:00.002-05:00

I know I know, here I go again. I keep disappearing and then I come back and disappear again. It's not intentional or anything. It's just life interfering with blogging. Sure living life is important, but so is the blogging. It allows me to keep certain people in tune with my life, lets me reach out when things are going well or even badly sometimes and it's a great way to torment my stalkers.

The Mother's Mantra

2010-06-02T09:46:00.002-05:00

"So much to do, So little time". It's never seemed as true as it has here lately for me. I have so much I am trying to accomplish, so much to deal with and so much I know will never get accomplished that it's just driving me nuts! Between working, cleaning, getting ready for Ashley's graduation day, her party, still unpacking, blogging, maintaining relationships, etc..... I need approx 10 more

On a Happier Note......

2010-05-30T07:29:00.005-05:00

Ashley Graduates High School On June 4th, 2010. I am sooooooooooooo very proud of her and can't wait to see what the rest of her life holds for her!WTG Ashley, you worked really hard for this. Enjoy it!Love,MomPhoto Courtesy of Still Magnolia's Photography.

Responsibility

2010-05-30T06:41:00.003-05:00

Yeah i know it's been awhile since I've posted. Things are going on here that I just refuse to put online. Not because I have anything to hide but because it's not my story to tell. God will help us through it and things will be fine and I need to get back to being me. I refuse to allow these issues to define me or affect me in ways that they shouldn't. Basically, I've not been letting go and

Have a Video Recorder? Want To Help A Charity?

2010-04-21T07:30:00.004-05:00

Energizer has launched a new campaign and asked me to tell you about it! This new campaign is to help launch one of it's newest products. The Energizer® Recharge Smart™ Charger is simply an awesome idea. I am a huge fan of rechargeable batteries since my kids use batteries in their video game controllers, camera's hand held

Too much time on their hands?

2010-04-20T09:52:00.006-05:00

I've pretty much decided that Freecycle, a non-profit organization that tries to help keep the landfills clear of usable items, is a drama llama. At least my local group is anyway. It never fails that at least once a week one of my local groups has a big blowup and everyone gets their panties in a wad. It's not very often that it's anything important mind you. It's almost always pretty dumb

Oh What Fun......Or Something Like It.

2010-04-19T07:05:00.002-05:00

Truthfully, this last month has been anything but fun. I swear if it could go wrong, it did. That's as simple and succinct as I can say it. Tyler shooting himself in the hand, no hours at work, the young man we allowed to stay with us, my Aunt dying, the subsequent pre-funeral drama, etc. You get the point? These were just the highlights.On the upside, the young man that was living with us has

Holy Moly, I've done it now!

2010-04-09T08:08:00.003-05:00

I think my desire to help people has finally gotten me into trouble. About 2 months ago my daughter came to me crying because one of her friends, John, was being kicked out of his home and had nowhere to go. Since it was a guy,that was a good reason to say "NO WAY" til I was clear there was nothing at all romantic about their relationship. Basically all I could think was "what if it was one of my

The Drama Continues

2010-04-05T17:31:00.002-05:00

So BB Boy, Aka My 14 year old son Tyler still has the bb in his hand. As it turns out, according to x-rays, the bb passed from the point of entry in his palm up to the top of his hand and has lodged between the 3r and 4th knuckle. This apparently means that surgery is necessary. He saw an Orthopedic doctor last week and surgery is scheduled for this coming Thursday. I'll be so glad to have this

"Hey Y'all, Watch This!"

2010-03-29T07:58:00.003-05:00

In true redneck spirit, my son yelled those exact words. Then shot himself in the darn hand with his BB gun. He didn't hear a BB in it and thought he'd completely unloaded it. He hadn't. So today, we have to go to the hospital to have his hand x-rayed. His doctor is fairly certain the bb is still in his hand and will need to be removed. Deep Joy!Needless to say his BB guns have been taken away

Almost Back

2010-03-27T14:46:00.004-05:00

After dealing with this whole blog disaster, I am committed to never go through it again. It's been a nightmare. It never occurred to me that anyone would even want to steal my URL much less do it. Oh well, I suppose in the long run it will be a good thing since this forced me to make a few decisions that will benefit me financially in the future. With work hours being limited right now that's

Ok, So I Lied

2010-03-21T07:45:00.003-05:00

For whatever reason, I just couldn't get this blog set up under my domain, absolutelymoms.com. Sooooooooooo after much hair pulling, crying, revenge planning and growling at anyone who irritated me, I decided to just give in and go with nessasplace.com for this website. It's not a big change since it's always said that at the top anyway and after Google finishes it's whole transition thing it

Interesting Stuff

2010-03-10T10:08:00.002-06:00

Well, maybe not as interesting as it is aggravating but that's not the point. I'm trying to see a new issue in as positive a light as possible. Somehow, I was backdoored and my domain name was stolen out from under me. Not sure how exactly and Google refuses to answer my emails to explain how it happened. The bottom line is it happened and there's nothing I can do about it. It would be a

Time.....How It Flies

2010-02-16T09:07:00.003-06:00

I'm not even going to get into where i've been the last month or so. It's not a lot different than my previous disappearing acts so no one has missed anything really. I can pretty much recap it all in a few sentences.I felt like hellAsh went to the military ballDaniel bought himself a truck The older three lost their Grandma last Thursday, we buried her yesterday.Exciting huh? not that I mean to

Ten On Tuesday 01-12-10

2010-01-12T15:02:00.005-06:00

This weeks theme for Ten On Tuesday is :10 Best Movies You’ve Seen Lately(Text Links are to the movie's IMDB site, pic links are to the trailers)1. The Hangover- Hilarious but definitely not for kids2. Armored- not fantastic, but it's pretty good.3. Paranormal Activity- Totally freaked me out!4. The Blind Side- I love Sandra Bullock. Didn't know this was a true story til the end but it's a

The Queens Meme....Blabbermouths Abound?

2010-01-12T14:21:00.005-06:00

I love The Queens Meme.....It's truly one of the most original Meme ideas out there and really makes me think about things. It opens doors to allow me to be my smart ass self and I've met some other really cool bloggy people as well.Anyway, this weeks theme is about blabbermouths. This should be interesting.1. When you were a child did you ever blab a family secret and get in trouble for it later

The Queens Meme- Album Cover Edition

2010-01-05T18:47:00.004-06:00

This weeks Edition calls for something a lil bit different than the norm. I went by the following instructions and my result is posted below.Queen Mimi Decrees thou shalt create your own CD cover as follows:Go to......1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RandomThe first article title on the page is the name of your band.2. http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3Go to the bottom of the page