Mutterings & Madness 2/12/07

Monday Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. The best thing :: love
2. Hold :: cuddle
3. Rapture :: happiness
4. Cover :: blanket
5. Restrictive :: clothing
6. Baker :: goodies
7. Author :: book
8. Pill :: medicine
9. Months :: 12
10. Valentine’s Day :: sweethearts

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Monday Madness

1. How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?For the past couple years, Valentine’s Day hasn’t been anything special. Just another day, when you’re single.

2. Name a special gift you received during Valentine's Day.Actually, I can’t think of anything that stands out. I’ve gotten the usual stuff: flowers, candy, cards, etc.

3. Define Love using each letter: L.O.V.E.
L – Listening. Communication is important. Not just hearing, but actually listening to what each other has to say.
O – Ourselves. Not being afraid to be who we are, being ourselves with each other.
V – Value. Always value the one you’re with and do little things to make them feel special.
E – Everyone. Show love to those you care about, and those who are less fortunate than you.

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Mutterings, Madness

Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Limit :: Enough
Voice :: Loud
Change :: Inevitable
Expression :: Emotion
Tailor :: Made
Lemonade :: Pink
Thought :: Idea
Phoebe :: Friends
Impression :: Stamp
Sister :: Friend

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Madness

1. Do you make New Year's resolutions? If so, what is your most important one? No, I don't.

2. Easter is coming. Many Christians give up something for Lent. Do you give something up for any reason (or season)? What is it this year? No, I don't. I'm not religious.

3. Do you watch the Super Bowl? If so, do you watch it with a group? If not, what do you do while the game is on? Anything special? No, I don't (3 for 3 here... LOL) It's just like any other day for me. I'll do whatever strikes my fancy at the time.

4. Would you miss Monday Madness if it stopped permanently? Is this a trick question? I find MM interesting.

5. Name at least one theme for MM questions. Share at least one question for that theme. I'm not good at making up memes... That's why I do MM.

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Monday Update 1/15/07

Weather
We got our second snowfall of the season last night. Freezing rain first, then snow. When it was all said and done, 2-3” of the white stuff was on the ground this morning when I woke up. Celeste thought it was great, even though the snow was almost as deep as her little legs!

School
The textbooks for my meteorology class finally came in! I was beginning to worry about being a week behind, but the instructor sent out an email stating that the first week is basically orientation. Whew! I about fell over when the textbook was $125. Good thing my employer is paying for it.

Stitching
I started stitching a scissor fob for an exchange I’m in. I have one side done and most of the second side done. It’s a Meari original. LOL – Well, sort of. I used a Prairie Schooler design for one side but changed all the colors and used SSS threads. On the other side I’m putting part of a sampler design that I found in a magazine. Again, I’m using SSS threads to coordinate the other side.

Newest Aquisition
Everyone knows what Freecycle is, right? Not only do I belong to Freecycle, I belong to another group focused on people selling stuff in my city. Several weeks ago, a lady had listed a 29-gallon aquarium with hood, light, pump, decorations, and fish food, etc. She wanted $40 for it. A few days later, she reduced her price to $25. People had asked for photos... not a pretty sight.

Last week, she sent a message out the group saying that it was taking up too much space and she was again reducing the price to $15. I expressed my interest, and asked what she had in the tank that it was so nasty. Goldfish. I know goldfish are the dirtiest of fish creatures, but she apparently hadn’t kept up a cleaning schedule either. She offered to wipe it down before I came. I went to look at it, and it did look much better cleaned up some. I arrived home with my new acquisition, and set to work cleaning it. Two hours later, I had myself a shiny new (Well, new to me.) aquarium.

I was still skeptical as to whether it was a “working” aquarium... meaning “Did it leak?” So, I sat it on the concrete basement floor and filled it with water. I figured if the floor was dry in the morning, it would be good to go. I’m happy to say that for $15 I have myself a pretty nice aquarium! To buy one new, it’d cost me around $100. Once I get it set up and settled, I'll be getting freshwater tropical fish.

Cooking
I know I’m a fairly good cook, but it’s always nerve racking for me to cook for new people. This past weekend, I cooked lasagna for the new guy I’ve been dating. One thing I liked was when he told me, “I’ll try anything once.” I also made steamed broccoli and garlic bread. D is not much for cooked vegetables, but he tried some and actually liked it. I keep telling him the key is not to overcook. LOL He really liked the lasagna, too. (Whew!) D even took the dishes to the kitchen after the meal, and rinsed (and stacked) them. I’d also like to include that he sat and watched figure skating with me on Sunday and didn’t complain. What a guy...

Mutterings
I say ... and you think ... ?

Episode :: TV
Source :: water
Jerk :: several names come to mind, but I won't mention
Introduce :: new people
Ralph :: uncle
Stare :: interest
Cast :: leg
Scenario :: example
Flu :: sick
Mad :: angry

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Movies & Mutterings 12/4/06

Movies:
13 Going on 30 with Jennifer Garner. A silly romantic comedy. It was OK, not something I'd run out and buy or rent again.

An Unfinished Life with Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, Morgan Freeman & Josh Lucas. Great movie. I watched it twice.


Unconscious Mutterings
I say ... and you think ... ?

Hello :: goodbye
Flinstone :: Fred
Corn :: yellow
Interview :: job
Deviant :: weird
Concept :: idea
Bridge :: covered
Karen :: schoolmate
Encounter :: tryst
Biological :: father

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Mutterings, Movies & Madness 11/20/06

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Teacher :: School
Fifty :: Dollars
Crossword :: Puzzle
Stuffed :: Turkey
Family :: Friends
Purr :: Kitty
Toad :: Warts
Cocktail :: Fruit
Insecurity :: Bad
Magical :: Happy

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Movies Watched

The Grapes of Wrath with Henry Fonda -- Young, young Henry Fonda. I remember him as being OLD. Needless to say this movie is very old, and it's black & white. It's nowhere near as good as the book. If I hadn't read the book first, I'd have had a hard time following the movie.

Hotel Rwanda with Don Cheadle & Nick Nolte -- So, so movie. It's based on a true story and was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2005.

Undertow with Josh Lucas and Dermot Mulroeny -- Kinda of a strange movie. It's suppose to be a thriller, but I didn't think it was all that thrilling. Rage, envy, greed, and secrets of a lower class family in Georgia weave the plot.

The Edge with Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin -- Great movie! Human fear, survival, treachery, betrayal and murder rear up throughout the movie as the characters are forced to survive in the wilderness.



Monday Madness

1. In order to protect my computer from viruses, I use AVG.
2. I also use SPYWARE BLASTER for protection from spyware.
3. I don't spend nearly enough time CLEANING.
4. The first person I usually talk to in the morning is BEN.
5. It takes me about AN HOUR to get ready in the morning.
6. I keep all my appointments in/on DAY PLANNER.
7. It takes me about 15 MINUTES to fall asleep at night.

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Unconscious Mutterings 10/6/06

I say ... and you think ... ?

Theft :: Jail
Storage :: Junk
Pick :: Nose
Los Angeles :: California
The one :: Love
Accent :: Language
Rivalry :: Enemy
Process :: Red Tape
Streets :: Dirty
Museum :: Culture

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