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Posted on August 12, 2009 by Andi

I know that is a terrible word – blogging – and it isn't really even a word. At least I don't know that Webster's has welcomed it into its family yet.

I have spent time over the last year or more reading various blogs. Some personal, some for business, some craft related, some food related…and one thing they all have in common is I like reading them more than I like reading my own blog.

I have accepted the fact that I am not incredibly funny. Correction, people laugh at me a lot, but not because I told the most hilarious joke (because I always get the punchline wrong). I hear things in my head that sound funny to me, but that is usually because I have had about 5 minutes worth of internal-head-conversation with myself before anything comes out of my mouth…and most of the time, this internal-head-conversation has NOTHING to do with what comes out of my mouth. I say the most random things that make people look at me and try to trace the tracks of my thoughts. It makes perfect sense to me and I can usually tell you the twisted path my mind took to get there.

I have also accepted that I am not the best writer. Although mostly because I write the first thing that comes to mind and I don't edit much or strive for those words in my vocabulary that so desperately wanted to be dusted off. Also, because I am terribly out of practice at writing. Yes, I know…I write ALL the time here, but it's more journal than writing. At least I see journaling and writing to be different because of the way they are executed.

Mostly, I want to write something that I want to read. Because I imagine that if I don't like what I am writing, you don't like it either.

So I will be working on my content and its implementation. I always liked writing in school and I love reading. I love the intonation and visual effects words can take on and make depending on how they are compiled and written with other words. And how adding that one (or two) extra word really distracts from the overall or intended concept.

I would love to see what blogs those of you out there read. What makes you come back for more and what turns you away?

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9/365

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Andi

1. Caffeine when I am sleepy

2. Nature's Valley Apple Crisp Granola Bars

3. Sending “Thank You” cards

4. Remembering how much I love Crystal Light

5. Tacos!

Hmm….there seems to be a trend beginning. Food appears to make me happy! 🙂

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Handmade Gone Wrong

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Andi

You really need to check out this site I recently came across! It is so funny! It's called Handmade Gone Wrong!

I know all of us out there at one time or another have felt like their project was a complete disaster! But I bet they weren't as bad as some of the things found on this site! And heck….if it is *THAT BAD*….submit it to them for all of us to see! 🙂

Enjoy!

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8/364

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Andi

1. Evening swim after a nice bike ride.

2. Coming home to my hubby

3. The heater at my desk!

4. Having a sweater handy when I really needed it.

5. So many friendly neighbors!

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Perpetual Commotion

Posted on August 11, 2009April 5, 2016 by Andi

Did you ever play the card game “Speed” growing up? I played it a lot with my grandma. Well, our friends brought this version of it over and it was so much fun! (Maybe even more fun because I won!) There were 6 of us and we all had a great time playing. Some had never played the game “Speed” before, so it was a little harder to pick up, but after playing it for a while, we all had the hang of it. 🙂

I am not sure where you can get it, but I would highly recommend getting it if you can. HERE is a link to their website. This will definitely be going on a wish list!

But, do beware….this game will bring out some swear words you didn't know you had in you! 🙂 We were warned beforehand, but I still got a little mouthy. When someone puts a card down before you….well, it can really touch a nerve! 🙂

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7/365

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Andi

1. Bike rides at dusk

2. Lightning bugs

3. Ramen Noodles – Chili Flavor

4. The bus ride to work was shorter than I thought it was going to be.

5. Being able to go to a doctor's appointment over my lunch break. How convenient!

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The wheels on the bus go round & round…

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Andi

Yep. I am back to taking the bus to work. It feels so strange….and lonely. I will miss driving to work with Chuck every day, but I will get back in the groove. There aren't too many people on the bus in the morning, so I'll have to see how many people there are in the afternoons. But, overall, it's not that bad. I like driving to work because I like to have the freedom to come and go when I want and go somewhere after work. But I also know I get upset with drivers and this is good for my blood pressure. 🙂

And Chuck's new office is awesome! I got to see it on Friday. He has a view of the capital. It's a MUCH better location that I had before. So even though I selfishly want to ride with him every day, I am very happy for them to be in a great place!

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New TV

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Andi

We got ourselves a new TV for our bedroom. It's a flat one and we are going to mount it on the wall. It also has a DVD player in it. I love it! That is all! 🙂

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6/365

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Andi

1. New TV

2. Perpetual Commotion

3. Hula Hoops

4. Tile Shopping

5. Lazy Sundays with my hubby watching the “DEA” marathon.

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5/365

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Andi

1. Urgent care (I felt like I had a razor blade in my eye and they were all very nice and helpful.)

2. Numbing eye drops – Sweet sweet drops!

3. Naps

4. Having people over for dinner

5. Secret ingredient: Strawberries (we're having an Iron Chef themed dinner!)

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