The Gramma Van -

Because I haven't updated in a while, I am sure that most of you were not aware that I have inherited my mom's van - affectionately known as "The Grandma Van".  

It needed a little extra love - and work - and I needed a more reliable vehicle because the Jetta just sucks nuts - So, My mom was looking to upgrade and though I swore that I would NEVER drive a Mini-Van (And I did put up a pretty good argument for a few years before I couldn't get away from it anymore), this little baby and I are now joined at the backside.  (Oh ha ha)

Anyway, the kids will not let me rename the Grandma Van - nor will they let me put a different air freshener in it because they like the Grandma Smell - So, if you are wondering what the lovely fragrance is when I get near you, it's not me (After all, I never shower) It's the fresh scent of Grandma.

And just for everyone else's information - I really do like sitting higher than everyone else on the road except for the large SUV's and Semi Trucks and a few others that I won't mention.

Valentine's Day -

 That's Right - You know what time of the year it is... It's that Mushy, Gushy, Sticky Sweet, time of the year when Lovers are all over each other, and people are getting engaged - or married - or whatever.  That time before the beginning of Spring where you have your last sinful fling with a box of chocolate - swearing that because of the harmful relationship it has with you, that you won't touch it for another year (or at least until Halloween) ((But, secretly - we all KNOW that you are going to sneak more in the upcoming weeks at Easter... don't you lie!)).  

It's the time of the year when Pink is more prevalent than any other color - though it really doesn't match many of your Winter ensembles - the time of the year when even though Roses are not really in bloom outdoors, the florists will find a way to provide for all of those crazies that want to pay a ton for flowers. (Which are going to DIE anyway)  When children are forced to show love to their classmates and look to pick out the least "telling" valentine day cards to print their name on - or maybe they can hide the goosh with a piece of candy or a sucker... 

I just thought that I would say that I "LOVE" this time of the year - So, don't be bashin' on it or anything like that.  Or I might just have to come over there and do something drastic - Just to prove a point.

On a side note, We did candy grams for the kids for school Tomorrow - They will get a cookie that has a card that says that I love them to the end of the Multiverse and back plus 1 to whatever they say... 

I think that this year I may have FINALLY Bested them.

Happy Valentines Day !!

The Ballad of Mona Lisa

You all know that I am such a Sucker for a catchy Tune and that I just LOVE Panic! At the Disco.  Anyway - Their first album knocked my socks off - Their second album was sub-par in comparison. Now that they have released their first song from their third album (Yeah - you know, the one that Rick said would NEVER happen) I am happy to report that this song has the look and feel of Album number 1.  Almost to the point that I am slightly obsessed with this song / video combination.

Because of this, I just had to share - why? Well - Rick would say that it's the fact that I like to torture all of my friends - I would say because I like creative things. There is a serious difference when it comes to musical likes in different genres of music between the two of us (this is no secret).  Anyway, you listen - judge for yourself.  I am going to continue to like them regardless... 

Anyway - ENJOY!

PS:  If you read this on Facebook, you will not see the link to the Video- Just YouTube it. :) LOVES!

In the words of the Zep - It's been a long time

Been a long time

Been a long

Lonely

Lonely

Lonely

Lonely

Lonely Time

Too much has gone on to catch anyone up - So I will just start from present excitement...

Yeah, that's right- in the next month and a few weeks it will be...

(Ahem - I need a drumroll please)

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You know - that place that I got to satiate my mad obsession with the piecing together of  - well - pieces of paper. SO much FUN - this year I will be taking the "K" with moi - for a day of fun filled adventure and mad uses of glue and sticky stuff. I can't wait!

Just need to print off my pictures.

Soon.

9 Deadly Words Used By A Woman

*This was sent to me by a lovely co-worker - and I laughed - so now, I am sharing*

9 DEADLY WORDS USED BY A WOMAN

1) Fine
    This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2) Five Minutes
     If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been give five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3) Nothing
    This is the calm before the storm.  This means something, and you should be on your toes.  Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4) Go Ahead
     This is a dare, not permissions.  Don't Do It!!

5) Loud Sigh
     This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men.  A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6) That's Okay
     This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man.  That's Okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7) Thanks
     A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint.  Just say "you're welcome". (I want to add in a clause here - this is true, unless she says "thanks a lot"  - that's PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all.  DO NOT say "you're welcome".  That will bring on a 'whatever').

8) Whatever
     Is a woman's way of saying F- YOU!

9)  Don't Worry about it, I got it
     Another dangers statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself.  This will later result in a man asking "what's Wrong"?   For the woman's response refer to #3.

Let's Play Catch Up (part 4)