You Wrecked My Truck, Didn't You?!

To My Darling Husband,

Before you return from your overseas trip I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.

I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake. The garage door is slightly bent but the pick up fortunately came to a halt when it bumped into your car.

I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will forgive me.

You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart.

I am enclosing a picture for you.

I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.

Your loving wife.
XXX

P.S. Your girlfriend called.


You just don't KNOW how funny I think this is! You see, my ex had a truck EXACTLY like the one in the photograph. Shortly after we got it, I hit some black ice... did a 180... and ended up in the ditch on the wrong side of the road... taking out a barbed wire fence. I came to a skidding halt within 2 feet of a concrete culvert. The truck was fine except for a slight scratch on the driver's side door. When I called my ex, he was more worried about the d*mn truck than me. Never asked how I was... Just went on a tirade and screamed about how I wrecked his truck! I can still hear him screaming at me: "You wrecked my truck, didn't you?! You wrecked my truck!"... over and over and over again. You should've seen the look on the woman's face who stopped to help me... She could hear him screaming about his precious. (Too bad I didn't know about his girlfriend then.)

Thunder Nationals 2007

As promised, here are some photos of the action at the Monster Truck Thunder Nationals. The first one is of my nephew. Isn't he the cutest thing?

If you care to see more, click HERE. This is only a small portion of the photos I took that night.

My 5 Factor Personality

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion: • You have low extroversion. • You are quiet and reserved in most social situations. • A low key, laid back lifestyle is important to you. • You tend to bond slowly, over time, with one or two people. Conscientiousness: • You have high conscientiousness. • Intelligent and reliable, you tend to succeed in life. • Most things in your life are organized and planned well. • But you borderline on being a total perfectionist. Agreeableness: • You have high agreeableness. • You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly. • Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone. • You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance. Neuroticism: • You have low neuroticism. • You are very emotionally stable and mentally together. • Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly. • Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure. Openness to experience: • Your openness to new experiences is high. • In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas. • You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits. • A great connoisseir of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything.

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Terrific Thursday 2/8/07

What a great day!!

On Monday, I had my first quiz in my Meteorology class. Scores came out today. I got an A, 100%! We received an email from the instructor that the average class score was 93%. Needless to say, I am thrilled with how well I did. Especially since there were 3 questions I was really iffy about. Obviously I picked the right answers!!

Last night, my brother got out of the hospital. I thought I'd be a good sister and bring him some 'good' food. When I got there, his room was empty and the nurses told him he'd been released at 4:30. No one told me!! I haven't talked to him or my SIL yet, but when I do I'm going to rub in the fact he missed out on some food! I'm glad he's well enough to be released, though.

I finished filing my Federal and State taxes. I usually have things planned well enough that I get small refunds back. I file everything online and get direct deposit. So easy and hassle free!

Just Another Manic Monday

Brrr! It’s COLD out there! The thermometer says 8 below zero F. Forecasters say with windchill factored in, it’s about 20-30 below in the frozen tundra of northern Illinois!

I woke up this morning to a huge mess made by my little dog, Celeste. Sometime during the night she got sick. Not only once… but 3 times! They weren’t just little messes either. It was disgusting!! How can such a little thing make such a nasty mess? (Think liquidy, smelly baby diapers, and you’ll have a good idea)

My car is still acting up. About twice a month now I find that the battery is dead and I can’t start my car. Even though I still have my brother’s battery charger, I went out and bought myself one. I had a 2nd mechanic look at the car today. He had the same diagnosis as the other one. Battery fine. Alternator fine. Starter fine. Basically, neither one knows why the battery goes dead on the car. The 2nd one did say that the serpentine belts need to be replaced and they could be causing the problem if they’re slipping. Aside from replacing parts on a whim, there isn’t anything they can do until something BIG happens. Nice diagnosis!! I guess in a couple weeks, I’ll have the belts replaced and see if that helps.

I finished my Project Challenge!!! I finished up a scissors fob for an exchange I'm in for another group. Can't show the pics yet until the person gets it. I’ve managed to get some stitching done over the past several days. I’ve been working on my OLDEST UFO, Mime. It's a Candamar kit my brother bought me over 15 years ago. I think it's about time I get it finished, don't you? I've updated my stash-for-sale album, too... if anyone is interested.

My online meteorology class has kept me very, very busy! It's all I can do to keep caught up… reading the textbook, doing workbook assignments, participating in online discussion threads, and viewing the online slideshows! The nice thing about it is... We have opportunities for extra credit by participating in online discussion threads. My first quiz will be this week. I took the practice quiz and got a 93% so hopefully I do as well on the real one.

Since there was a parting of the ways with D, all of a sudden I've got several people who are interested in going on dates with me. Funny how that works... You don't go on dates forever, and then all of a sudden there are 5! Go figure.

Saturday night, I took my nephew to the Monster Truck Thunder Nationals for his birthday. He will be turning 11 this week. It's become an annual birthday ritual since I've taken him every year since he was 4. He looks forward to it. LOL, for me... once you've seen one truck run over a car, you've seen them all. However, I'd rather spend the money and time with him creating these memories than to buy a toy that will be forgotten 5 years from now. Every year I buy him a tshirt… and every year he gets a Grave Digger tshirt. LOL I also get him a program book. After the show, we stand in line so he gets autographs of all the drivers. This year, the lucky boy got an extra tshirt from one of the ATV racers at the show. The back was autographed by all the ATV racers! How fun is that for a 10yr old boy??

When I was with my nephew, he said his Dad had been sick. Today, I got a text message from my SIL telling me that he’d passed out at work and was taken to the ER. Turns out he has pneumonia... and will probably be staying in the hospital for at least a day. I’m sure that he didn’t go to the Dr. prior to this… takes after my Dad like that. Don’t go until you fall to the floor!