tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56130344280559607052024-03-05T06:09:04.644-06:00A LONG AWAITED CREATIONLissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-18570306050147046332013-02-25T23:43:00.000-06:002013-02-25T23:45:30.371-06:00Back in time - 20 yearsIf you could go back in time would you? If you could go back 20 years, would you make the same choices..the same mistakes? Where would you be? What would you be doing? Who would you be? <br />
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I've given thought to this before and decided I would make the same choices.....mistakes and all. Even though I went through pain in the past, my past has made me who I am now. My past has allowed me to appreciate the important things in life. My past has shaped the way I look at the world. My past has made me wiser. My past has made me a stronger person. My past is part of me, gotten me to where I am now and has brought me many blessings.<br />
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Accept your past and count your blessings for you don't know who you wouldn't have now if you had made different choices.Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-79485098624881133842013-02-24T17:41:00.000-06:002013-02-24T17:53:50.009-06:00We're Almost LiveI don't think I have brought this up before in my posts. My husband and I have been on an adoption journey on and off for quite some time now. We started the process awhile back and for one reason or another had to pause and pick it up later.<br />
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Well, we are back in the process. We had another support group seminar yesterday and received more information. Unless you have been through the process of an open adoption, you have no idea the amount of information there is to think about and remember for that call, that email, and the 'Meet'. We are almost 'live' meaning that we are very close to having our 'Dear Birthmother Letter' and associated pictures ok'd so we can have our information put into a beautiful and creative template, uploaded to the special website, have our 'brochures' (for lack of a better word) printed. To market yourself to a prospective birthmother so that you are lucky to be picked to be the adoptive parent(s) to a beautiful angel is so difficult. Why would a prospective birthmother pick us rather than another family? A stranger can't know how much love you have in your heart until they get to know you for a while. Thanks to open adoption my husband and I will have the time to get to know the birthmother and hopefully the birthfather so that both will know just how loved their baby will be. I guess we just have to have faith. <br />
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Well, as I said we are almost live and my husband and I waiting to hear 'You are good to go!'<br />
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If you want to know more about open adoption or other adoption services, check out the adoption links at the right... Chicago Area Families for Adoption and Independent Adoption Center.<br />
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Be patient. Your dreams will come true in due time.Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-26614919872702182832011-10-08T11:52:00.000-05:002011-10-08T11:52:23.226-05:00Outlawz - Oozak<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cp%3E%3Ca%20href=%22http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.oozak.com/i/ex/wwo_200.jpg%22%20alt=%22Words%20With%20Oozak%22%20style=%22border:%200;%20height:%20425px;%20width:%20200px;%22%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E"></a><br />
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What do you do when you receive information that is not complete? Or you receive a surprise (possibility) of life threatening news? Do you begin to worry? Do you start to pray? Do you accept things as they are, dealing with things as they come? Or, do you jump to acceptance without going through all the phases of grief? Now remember, you don't have all the information yet. You just know something is wrong. Your doctor gives you unclear information because it could be so many things and in today's day and age, they cover themselves by disclosing everything just so they don't get sued. Meanwhile, you are praying, confused, angry, accepting, denying and so many other possibilities. No matter how we react, we react in our own way.<br />
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Hope you receive some good surprises.Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-80554379073515928692011-02-27T19:44:00.002-06:002011-02-27T19:53:31.955-06:00Friendship & Love<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have not felt well for some time now and have had a myriad of tests to try and find out what is wrong. As you know, feeling ill is not fun. Feeling ill and seeing serious specialists is less fun. Waiting on tests results can really test your patience and your faith at times. During all this, there are at least two things that can help you through it, hopefully....love and friendship. I am very blessed to have both.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am very blessed that both my family (including extended) and my husband's family care and love me. I don't think I understood this until now. I mean, I know my family loves me. I know my husband's family cares about me, but love???? Well, people show love in many ways and at different times. They are very kind and generous people but we have never been close. We see each other for holidays, birthdays but rarely for no reason. I'm going to see what I can do about that.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">During my scare, my husband's family...each member, reached out to me personally. How are you doing? What have the doctors said? What tests have they run? When will they know more? These were the questions my husband and I found ourselves answering, typical questions. I guess what makes me feel loved during all this is that each one of them took the time to ask about me and listen and extend help in any way.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Over the last 4 weeks, I have missed a lot of days from work for tests or pain. I am new in the department and the last thing I wanted was to have this impede my performance. Each day I called my boss to communicate my status. Each day he said to focus on getter better and work can be re-distributed if need be. And then, I started getting calls and emails from people at work asking how I was doing and if there was anything they could do for me. People who only knew me for 5 months. On one of those calls, I broke down and started crying. I was scared. My co-worker on the other line stayed with me. She listened. She didn't interrupt. She lifted me up and gave me the strength to make it through the rest of the day at home. She did this all while she was at work. That is how much she cared. That is how lucky I am. That is how blessed I am.</span><br />
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From Molly to all other dogs of the world, "Woof, ask your master for a doggie massage and you'll want it everyday." Woof, Woof for now.Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-10782948449254948262010-12-31T23:00:00.003-06:002011-01-01T09:51:19.338-06:00Creating Once Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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Anyways, I saw another blog where the blogger had shown her 10 favorite cards using a particular brand of stamps. I am not partial to any one stamp manufacturer. I just like them to be deeply etched for a nice crisp look. I also like to try a variety of techniques. You know, keep the creativity alive. Be different. Below are my own ten favorite cards. I hope you enjoy.<br />
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I made the card below with black embossing paint and used wood as the surface on which to emboss. I think it is so elegant. This has to be my #1 favorite.<br />
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</div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-13919625799669233252010-10-31T21:05:00.000-05:002010-10-31T21:05:32.863-05:00Halloween Edition<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Halloween Everyone!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, it's been a Long time since I have posted anything and to my followers, I apologize for going MIA. Life has been exceptionally busy and challenging over the last 11 months but it has brought me many blessings. And, I thank God for each one.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Did you know Halloween is celebrated on the last</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> day of the Celtic calendar? It was originally a pagan holiday, honoring the dead. Halloween was referred to as All Hallows Eve and dates back to over 2000 years ago.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">While you won't believe me, I can attest that I lived in a haunted house in the city at about age 5 or 7. My father and his friend experienced the supernatural too in that house. I won't go into my true story as just thinking about it brings back scary memories. So, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px;">here's an urban legend for you ghouls and goblins out there. It is similar to what I experienced except I was all alone very late at night and there was absolutely no explanation for what had happened that night.</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I heard a great radio story on CNN today about a principal in Vegas who had a large population of homeless kids in her school. These kids live in the blanket tents they have talked about in the news, they barely have food to eat, or clothes to wear. Some children were getting by eating catsup packets. Catsup packets...do you believe that? The principal made it her job to run a campaign year round to help these families have food, clothes and toys for birthdays or Christmas. One person at a time changing the world. That is all it takes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Then of course you hear about the number of homeless in this country, the number of children that go to bed hungry... here in the most advanced country in the world, the number of people who can't pay their gas, their water, their mortgages. One person at a time can make a change there. Whether it's donating to a food pantry, dropping off clothes at a shelter, paying a little extra in your gas bill for those whose gas may be shut off. How about donating your time if you can't donate your money? Work with Habitat for Humanity, help at a food pantry, deliver meals through Meals on Wheels, visit an elder home and spend holiday time with a resident, adopt a pet for the holidays if you can't keep him/her (but you'll come around and start loving them so quickly, you can't turn them in after Christmas), volunteer opportunities abound!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I will be donating my time to file tax returns for low income families through the center for economic development. I have gone through my closets once and will go through them again before the holiday season is over. I have coats and shoes to give. I have my donation pile waiting until I get paid to see what little we can do. Making a change one person at a time.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It all makes me stop and think 'How lucky am I Lord...for I have a roof over my head, food on my table, clothes on my back, light and heat in my house, a job, a supportive family'. Thank you Lord.</span></div><div>
</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Not only during Thanksgiving or the Holidays should we be giving thanks but all year round. </span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Count your Blessings and Give Back.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>One person at a time can make a difference!</b></span></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-41471559146389244732009-12-06T11:07:00.008-06:002009-12-06T11:28:56.027-06:00Copy Kat???<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvyb0DaA4e7yhS2kXPzn1vM3jz1cjdSSkTvH5bRRJ55l2nT93z9OUTjpchp1M11gImBSkCwNXkvBQsBXDvPb91TbOuqGGaSbGzAaqMrA_fNfy3vlCXbevMcytnko4u3bwan6_SQdGtFXF/s1600-h/DSCN0443.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvyb0DaA4e7yhS2kXPzn1vM3jz1cjdSSkTvH5bRRJ55l2nT93z9OUTjpchp1M11gImBSkCwNXkvBQsBXDvPb91TbOuqGGaSbGzAaqMrA_fNfy3vlCXbevMcytnko4u3bwan6_SQdGtFXF/s320/DSCN0443.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412175711134546594" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ok</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, so many of you know that I make handmade cards and have so many I should sell some of these. I am thinking about it but not there just yet.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Anyway, anytime a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">SCS</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> swap comes through, I consider it carefully for a couple of reasons. First, do I need more cards?...Always. Are the participants using high quality paper and excellent stampers (comes with time unless you are a natural (which I am not))? Do I have time???? This is usually a no. Once in a while regardless of time, I fit in a swap or two. Well, this is #2 with 2 more to go.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">So, here's is the story. I read the directions to the swap and thought I understood them which in too many cases I think I do but read through the instructions so darn quick that I miss something. Boy did I miss on this one. You see, the swap was very simple. All I had to do was create a card (copy) from the Clean and Simple gallery or something similar to that and make a slight twist on that. Pretty simple, right?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Instead, I go through the process of creating a card from scratch similar to one I saw elsewhere but very detailed. Not Simple but Clean. I spent about 2 hours working on my sample card and got </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">sooo</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> frustrated I stopped, went back to the swap instructions and realized...."you silly fool, you are making the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">wrong</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> card." "You did not follow instructions at all." Well, at this point with all my craft stuff out, I made the correct swap card. I have attached it here for you. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I have since found out that the other card I made can be used in another swap that is - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Cuttlebug</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> related with stamping. Not a loss after all...but wait that means that it would be swap #5. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ok,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> I think I am getting in over my head. So much fun though. :)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here is Swap # 2 or is it #3 at this point?</span></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-77486603508849773422009-12-05T08:11:00.008-06:002009-12-05T08:25:03.383-06:00Fuzzy Cozy<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I love my fuzzy slippers. They are so warm and keep my feet just toasty. Sometimes I don't know I have them on since they are so cozy. I am sure you have a pair or two like these. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Well, like I said, sometimes I forget I have them on. DH wanted to take me out for dinner last night since I have been in the house for the past 2 days nursing my flu...not the piggy one. Anyway, you know where this is going, right? I got out of my fleece pjs, put on some socks, long sleeve t-shirt, followed by a warm fleece, jeans, long scarf, warm and cozy fleece hat, wool mittens...now remember I don't want to get sicker. So what's missing? Hummmmm. How about some shoes that are not my fuzzy slippers. I didn't notice until we were about 1/3 of the way to the restaurant but who cares. There are too cute and cozy.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">At least I didn't go out in my pjs. I have done that too at Chili's but they just didn't look like pjs. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Anyone else forget to change out of something that should only be worn at home?</span></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-91655416090585286222009-12-03T15:45:00.007-06:002009-12-13T22:56:52.231-06:00How do artists keep their Mojo?<div style="text-align: center;">
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">How do artists keep going when they feel lousy? Well, I cheat...I had to make bday cards and used the punch outs from a Basic Grey kit, EXCEPT...for the last card. I have to do some work. I do not usually 'cheat' but had to get these out. See them attached.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
</div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-84342726519667049972009-12-01T08:40:00.007-06:002009-12-13T22:57:49.334-06:00New Traditions<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">With Christmas, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hanukah</span>, Kwanzaa, and other holidays around the corner, I think we should create new traditions with our families, spouse, or significant others. You may already have some and if so, that's great. But for those of you (including me) who do not have one, take a little time to think about some of the things you want to do during the holiday season or year-round.</span><div>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">My list is rather long but I will try to accomplish these:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">See the holiday windows at Marshall Field's (oh yeah, Macy's (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">blahhhhhh</span> - can you tell I still don't like that takeover?), lunch in the Walnut Room, a Christmas play, holiday lights, craft shows, holiday movie with my nephews and niece, Christmas Around the World in one of our great museums, donating gently used coats, adopting a child for Christmas (gift giving to complete stranger), distributing donations of Christmas gifts from employees at my company to under-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">priviledge</span> children at their school. I can think of so much more, but for now, I am focused on these.</span></div><div>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">What is on your list or your tradition (new or old)?</span></b></i></span></div><div>
</div></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-29496445712008312392009-11-29T13:01:00.012-06:002009-12-13T22:55:00.928-06:00Open your eyes<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I think we all have a blind side. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">My dh and I went to the movies this weekend and saw Blind Side. It was Awesome! It was such an inspirational movie I would pay to see it again. In fact, I would like it on DVD when it is released.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">For those of you not familiar with the movie, it is about a child 'Big Mike'. His nickname is apprpriate when you see the character. He didn't like being called 'Big Mike'. His real name was Michael. Anyway, he is pretty much homeless and without parents or support. Until...Sandra Bullock's character takes him into her family home and her heart. Not only did she change his life but ....he changed hers and her family's lives. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I can't say enough good things about this film, except it is a must see. I rate it 5 stars.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, fantasy;">
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, fantasy;color:#990000;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Take the opportunity to open your eyes and see what is around you. Hopefully we can all find ways to make a difference in other people's lives. Just some food for thought..</span></i></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, -webkit-fantasy;color:#990000;"><b><i>
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</i></b></span></div></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-22070166243285035792009-11-28T18:00:00.004-06:002009-11-28T21:35:15.322-06:00Waterfall Cards<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvO2oirBOEp6CCnyIJxxgNzlvwzEqRXroMQzWyE8qJhkysOg8ONq7RktQbTtfpfcj_Pb-Ifm8C-AJoaNyXNicWESogRGEI1PJ0OefTog_dT2Cce1pkDqxM9GquGIkyxHy-b0nd5qN7OtKW/s320/DSCN0425.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409158660181370706" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWtBJo8X9HL26yArlI52iR33HX_h2ALP-L62gynAtdJ608n1LwC22JLxnTlQnZZWZnbmgA9QRAxSQJlxRCvyOAbIVFs0eT-9Ff3ZiZbEkUPB_oaQV3fo4tnEwS6bWMn45ITEV16LCFOKA/s320/DSCN0427.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409363249961559298" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7Z86RCkmcGWcmpmHjaAVgev9CRQlJg3rQkO1KkyMUcQdhE_HPfgfAC0-BY1l_dRPdYcm_kpkayXLSvGrsXgqJTUiOhIov_wc55JYWn1JIlmEF_6s5HiXIM5_8irQW5V8jPKifo0sDIV1/s320/DSCN0428.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409158840374806354" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFmeblPZ90uSoQiweXneDhSQSW4nIIizycIMFHIiMcnZC-Q-AvYmUr7f7QYn67DDwIrWiKSReIYTPN1N788Cuy5Hvqy2kTs0rnNjU8lBZ2MWYgcz-t6kE5OVp-g1hCWdf-n7R2iyFbFNB/s1600/DSCN0429.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFmeblPZ90uSoQiweXneDhSQSW4nIIizycIMFHIiMcnZC-Q-AvYmUr7f7QYn67DDwIrWiKSReIYTPN1N788Cuy5Hvqy2kTs0rnNjU8lBZ2MWYgcz-t6kE5OVp-g1hCWdf-n7R2iyFbFNB/s320/DSCN0429.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409363613616334098" /></a>
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</div>For Christmas Swap from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SCS</span>.<div>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol><li>Flip piece is 2" X 7 1/2". Score at 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", and 3".</li><li>Cut squares (3) 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" and (3) 2 X 2" and (1) 3 X 1 7/8"</li><li>Cut a strip of paper to attach the flip portion to card 4 X 3/4"</li><li>Take the 2 X 7 1/2 scored piece and fold on the last score at 3". All scores should be visible on top.</li><li>Take the 4 X 3/4 and adhere the short edge of the folded piece 2 X 7 1/2 piece to it, centering on the smaller piece to form a T.</li><li>Stamp your images on the 2 x 2 squares and mat on the 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 squares</li><li>Stamp the verse on the 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 squares with the end line being stamped on the 1 7/8 X 3 piece</li><li>Fold the 7 1/2 X 2 piece on the scored lines. Take the matted squares and adhere in order on the 1/2" scored sections</li><li>Adhere verses to the back of the matted squares</li><li>Take the T piece and center it on the background <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cardstock</span> and attach each side with mini brads, eyelets, or strong tape. Mat background on to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cardstock</span> and to open card pull the flap and card will open in a flowing motion.</li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-50574651922392534532009-11-28T06:53:00.012-06:002009-11-28T07:30:25.337-06:00Blessings<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Although we get frazzled at times around the holidays, it is a special time to count your blessings and be thankful for what you have.</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span><b>
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</b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>My blessings this year include: My darling husband for without him, I wouldn't know where I would be, my great friends who support me and provide me with good advice in addition to loving me the way I am, for a supportive family who puts up with my many moods, for my brother who Always says I Love you before he gets off the phone with me, for a fabulous sister in law to be and my existing in-laws, for having a great job, for my niece and </b></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>nephews</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b> who always put a smile on my face, for having a home and food, for having great doctors and I am sure many more things.</b></span></li></ul></div><div><b>
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</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Even though Thanksgiving Day has past, during this holiday season and through out your lifetime, count your blessings and it will be amazing how many you come up with. Something I need to do more often.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; font-family:verdana, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You are more blessed than you think.</span></span></li></ul></div></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-64719206617414274522009-11-20T07:16:00.004-06:002010-10-31T21:22:35.019-05:00Old Friends<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #004387; font-family: arial;"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #004387; font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Isn't it great when you get to spend time with friends that you haven't seen in a while? You may talk once in a while or even everyday, but it's just not the same as seeing them in person, giving them a hug, and enjoying a wonderful conversation with them. My dh and I were blessed with this opportunity last night and had a very nice evening...catching up, hearing their stories, sharing personal and spiritual thoughts, and enjoying a fabulous dinner.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Thank you Andy and Anne for your friendship and love. We love you back.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">"True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and choice."</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> </span></span></span><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">- Samuel Johnston, (1709 - 1784)</span></span></span></span></i></span>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-86491002863457284532009-11-18T20:47:00.010-06:002009-11-18T21:26:29.998-06:00Christmas Cards Begin - CC2009.01<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDECNvkh4fHqs5ZclfhN_VegihPTQljbLHm9XNqeYl1FZ0Bc-hVRFay_-zUMqMj7OvZdCEQNxuMpCNjf_VwfbKGkYX6a_URqdRcgdZ1EexHzjSj_C24Y3rxFqSH459z74iX0j948OKh0g/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDECNvkh4fHqs5ZclfhN_VegihPTQljbLHm9XNqeYl1FZ0Bc-hVRFay_-zUMqMj7OvZdCEQNxuMpCNjf_VwfbKGkYX6a_URqdRcgdZ1EexHzjSj_C24Y3rxFqSH459z74iX0j948OKh0g/s320/DSCN0415.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405648802466059890" /></a>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">So, with Christmas around the corner, this </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">crafter</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> is way behind. With my surgeries and workload, this year I decided to only send out a few handmade cards as opposed to my typical 150. Yep, that's right 150 handmade cards and they aren't the same any year nor do I stick with one theme, color, stamp, etc.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">With that, the unveiling of the first Christmas Card creation of 2009.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">For instructions, see the address below which will guide you to my </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">SCS</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> gallery. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1545451?"> </a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1545451?">http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1545451?</a></span></span></span></span></span></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-87132406215568739192009-11-17T06:35:00.006-06:002009-11-17T06:47:04.413-06:00Kindness of Strangers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWvR6IEcAlXVYXL2l-JTMHEQR4Gi8f9dFccr6fJSzO09XPxuY-51oBqEcnF2wxtGODsskvw_Fs48AeBeuBvTRg2B4zdXydpvEQT8H0BwBwPsgOCkRcAhDfxVnwSj3cHkTFJhPzQdG_4qo/s1600/sunshine1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWvR6IEcAlXVYXL2l-JTMHEQR4Gi8f9dFccr6fJSzO09XPxuY-51oBqEcnF2wxtGODsskvw_Fs48AeBeuBvTRg2B4zdXydpvEQT8H0BwBwPsgOCkRcAhDfxVnwSj3cHkTFJhPzQdG_4qo/s320/sunshine1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405052930609046642" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
So, this is similar to my last post in that it relates to Random Acts of Kindness.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For you crafters out there, you are aware that Michael's gives you coupons at the register when you purchase something from their stores. Usually coupons are 40% off . Well, my friend went to one yesterday looking for craft stuff and bumped into someone, a total stranger. They started talking and out of the blue the stranger asked her if she would like a 40% of coupon. My friend was a little uncomfortable taking away someone else's coupons but the woman insisted as she had about 6 and was offering as many as my friend would like. She ended up taking one and saving some money off her purchase.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Random Acts of Kindness as little as they may seem, can make a difference. It doesn't have to be money related. Just doing something randomly for a total stranger can bring some sunshine.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Try spreading some random acts of kindness. It feels good.</span></span></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-31560288317279647412009-11-14T16:36:00.011-06:002010-10-31T21:49:01.194-05:00Too much Mojo<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Ok</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">, so weeks ago I had no </span></span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">MOJO</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">...no creative juices flowing. You know what I am talking about. If you lost your MOJO, here's a good link attached to read and give you tips on getting it back. I did these things without reading this article and now I have too much </span></span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">MOJO</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> (don't ask me how that is possible or tell me it is not possible, 'cause it is). The problem now is not enough time. </span></span></span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">My new commitment....oh no...here it comes...post every other day and make a card at least 2</span></span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">xs</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> a week or scrapbook page. Yep, I said it and it's in writing so now you can hold me accountable. No more going 'MIA' for weeks. Shape up or ship out.</span></span></span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">So, I have all theses cards made that I have to upload but thought boy, I also have to upload my </span></span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">scrapbooking</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> pages. So much to do....so little time.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Do you ever have too much </span></span></span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">mojo</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">???</span></span></span></span></div></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-23206435927545502162009-11-14T01:36:00.008-06:002009-11-14T01:49:38.213-06:00Artist with Big Heart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Y4D0DWiey261Q5-0nXyqw8ePSDfRqf0AzdpqktqApnYk4D8G4zEH4F7jbj7spRubhNdFhWA_aPHqVOApkYUIg5E5Zmz1YDFb_6_R8TC1M-TLVO4QHllQ-HRWrMN9V3JsK5mvR0KTzeTj/s1600-h/DSCN0414.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Y4D0DWiey261Q5-0nXyqw8ePSDfRqf0AzdpqktqApnYk4D8G4zEH4F7jbj7spRubhNdFhWA_aPHqVOApkYUIg5E5Zmz1YDFb_6_R8TC1M-TLVO4QHllQ-HRWrMN9V3JsK5mvR0KTzeTj/s400/DSCN0414.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403861393573704018" /></a>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">Do you ever stop and think how blessed you are..in ways that you don't even know? Through the kindness of one stranger, your day can change in an instant. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">
</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">This adorable card I received from a fellow SCS (splitcoaststamper) who found out from a friend of mine (unbeknown st to me), that I was needing surgery and feeling kinda mopey. I am recovering from that surgery and am having another in January.
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Anyways, a complete stranger took it upon herself to send me a thinking of you card to cheer me up on a day I really needed it. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-family:verdana;">
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</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">Thanks Nancy for the request. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-family:verdana;">
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</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">Thank you Peggy for sending the great card. I can't find you on SC but hope you find me so you get your well deserved 'Thanks'. I love it. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-family:verdana;">
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="">This is why SCS is so great. Artists with big hearts.</span></span></span></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613034428055960705.post-63299283598107618482009-10-20T17:30:00.001-05:002009-10-20T18:31:57.916-05:00Whatever<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; font-family:arial;font-size:12px;"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Have you noticed that the English language has slowly been deteriorating? We have had slang for a while. We are using letters for words...BF. Or is it BFF?. Obviously I am not with it or cool or is it some other word that is in style now. We say words or phrases that really don't add much, just to start or end a sentence. Well, I thought it was interesting that ABC News Nightline had a feature on the words and phrases that annoy Americans the most. Here is what they found.</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A </span><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8784645" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">recent poll by Marist College</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> ranked the most annoying expressions to Americans.</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The fifth most annoying is "At the end of the day." </span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Number four is "Anyway." </span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In third place, "It is what it is."</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In second, "You know." </span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And the winner of the most annoying expression among Americans: "Whatever."</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Personally, I think there are at least two phrases that should be added.</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"Do you know what I mean?" and "Needless to say."</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I know I am guilty of the "whatever", "anyway", and "it is what it is." The funny part is that the "It is what it is" bothers me the most when other people say it. Then I catch myself saying the same thing. It's contagious. "You know what I mean?" "Anyway, whatever." (Big sigh)</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What expressions do you find annoying?</span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I am sure that you all have experienced a day or two or maybe more, where you have felt like your head is screwed on backwards. Well, I have been experiencing a lot of that this last week. Boy I hope it gets better. Maybe it's stress, maybe it's too much on my to do list, maybe it's old age (no I don't think it's that one). You guys know what I mean.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You feel you have everything under control and then you get a reminder email something is due in two days. Oh no! You get a call from a doctor's office where you were supposed to be at 9:00 and it's now 9:15. You thought the appointment was at 10:00. You forget family birthdays. You forget to take your computer to work with you and halfway there you need to turn around. We have all had these types of incidents. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I think as women, maybe men too but I think it's a woman thing, we try and do </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">soooo</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> much, we lose track of things. We don't like to ask for help. We are superwomen! Aren't you? We are wives, mothers, daughters, friends, worker bees, and on, and on, and on. Our to do lists seem endless. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">When do we take care of ourselves? When do we have quiet time to read a book, do some gardening, exercise, all without interruptions? It's like that Ellen </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Degeneris</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> skit where you see a soda pop that doesn't belong where it is, so you go to take it to the kitchen. On the way you pick up something from off the floor and take it to the laundry bin. Then you think, hum, I should reorganize the mud room (these shoes are a mess). Well, since I am reorganizing the mud room, maybe I should throw out what we don't need. You find a book and go to put it in the bookshelf. Three hours later you pass the soda can which is now in a different wrong spot. And you start the cycle all over again. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">
</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ok</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, so off I go to create a swap, or should I do my </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">RAKS</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, or maybe I should clean my art room. Hum, I think I will have breakfast first. Gosh, I hope I remember everything I have to do.</span></div>Lissettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025342736542650506noreply@blogger.com