• Today’s been a really awesome day so far! Much like yesterday, I woke up between 3-4PM! Granted, I went to bed super late, but still. This whole catching up on sleep thing has really been feeling good. I need to do it more often.

• Maybe I should get on a regular schedule like most ‘normal’ people. Like go to bed at 11PM or something and then wake up in time to get the kids off to school. I suppose it’s worth a shot.

• Lonnie is insisting on being the music DJ today, but I’m sitting here in silence. Every time I mention wanting to hear music, he’s like, “Yeah, just give me a minute.” 25 minutes later, I’m still in silence!

• I just warned Lonnie that if he doesn’t play something within one minute, I’m taking over the Djing. He said, “I will. Just a second.” The timer is ticking.

• I spoke with my Dad yesterday….his 62nd birthday. He’s doing really well. He sounds to be in great spirits although he’s dreading winter coming. He lives in Minnesota. They get hella harsh winters there. He hates it. He’s like me - a hot weather kinda person. His girlfriend, Michelle, and him have threatened to move to Laughlin, Nevada a few times, but have yet to do so. I hope they will at some point so my Dad can stop being miserable every winter.

• I’m feeling SO hungry right now. Like I could eat a horse….and I don’t even eat beef or pork!  I guess that means it’s lemon concoction time. They say when you feel hungry, that’s when you drink a lemon cocktail thing. Soooo….that’s what I’m going to go do…my fourth one today.

• I just changed into something more comfortable. A night gown kinda thing that look likes exactly like THIS with undies that look like THESE…and although it’s SO not sexy, I’m wearing socks at the moment, too. My feet are so cold. Once Lonnie’s ready to finish working, the socks are history!    

• I keep burping a lemon flavor. Sorry - I know that’s gross to hear…but even more gross to deal with.

• I’ve not been doing so well lately with some health issues (mostly my back/neck), but Lonnie has been just so terrific. It’s like he’s showing a new side of himself…the side I’ve been missing so much. He’s really attentive and helpful…and does anything he can to help me feel better. He rubbed Tiger Balm on my neck last night for over 1/2 hour. I normally just do it myself, but this time he insisted on doing it for me. I feel so babied lately. I’m not sure what’s caused the change in him, but I certainly hope it remains. I’m enjoying him so much.

• I’m starting to wonder how many boxes of Christmas cards I’m going to have to buy this year. I think it’s WONDERFUL that I have so many people to send them to. I get at least three new names/addresses every single day. I hope they keep coming…it makes me so happy to touch the lives of others. Even if it’s only through a card.

• My Mom laid a guilt trip on me earlier tonight. (she does that frequently) This time, I stood up to her! I’m very proud of myself.

• My daughter loves to sing. About two years ago, when we’d hear her sing, we’d do whatever we could to get away from the sound.      Really nice, I know…but it was horrible. She was so tone deaf. Now that she’s been in choir, it has done wonders for her. Her voice is actually quite pretty now. No more tone deafness and she can really carry a tune. I’m so proud of her. She’s come such a long way…and you’d better believe that both Lonnie and I have made it very clear how proud we are!

• I made a batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies the day before yesterday. The entire batch lasted two hours. TWO. I guess they were good…although I wouldn’t personally know!

• Does anyone else watch Dr. 90210? I love that show, but wow…Dr. Rey. That guy has seriously got to learn how to dress. He looks like a freakin’ rainbow. I understand having your own style, and that’s great. But this guy wears every color in the rainbow and then some…all at the same time. If I were his wife, I’d be so embarrassed. I mean, I’d not love him less, but I wouldn’t want to be seen with the human Reading Rainbow everywhere I went, either. Oh well…they’re on the outs, anyway. She’s such a spoiled brat…they’re headed down the road to divorce. I hate to see that with any couple, but it’s been a long time in the making for these two.

• BTW - Dr. Rey’s wife, Haley, has the perfect body in my opinion. HERE’S a picture of her…the dress isn’t the most flattering, but still. Lonnie says she’s too skinny. I say her body is perfect. I’m so jealous…which, yes, I know, is quite the sinful way to be. Can’t help it!

• I’m so worried that we won’t get to see Lonnie’s grandparents again before they pass on. They’re both VERY old….and their health issues are getting worse and worse. We visited them one time and spent the night at their house. We had such a wonderful time with them. Their house was just lovely…their garden was to die for. Their dog, LadyBug, was even delightful. The thought of not getting to see them again saddens me deeply. When we pulled away from their house after our visit, I cried and cried. I immediately grew attached to them. The problem is that they’re in such horrible shape, it’s against their wishes to have visitors. They don’t want anyone to see them like this. I understand that, but just one last hug. That’s all I want. I know they’ll look horrible…I’m prepared for it as is Lonnie. All we want is one last physical connection with them. We’re going to try to get Lonnie’s Dad to talk them into it. I pray that it works.

• When I spoke to my Dad on the phone, he was bragging about his meeting with Alice Cooper again….and also his meeting with Ted Nugent. He was so stoked. They each autographed albums for my Dad. He said they were both just super nice guys. Hehe…is’s so cool to hear my Dad going off about something like a little kid. It warms my heart.

• I think my Mom and I are going to go shopping for Thanksgiving dinner either tomorrow or the next day. Oh joy. Don’t ya’ just dread that? All those people everywhere. :sigh:

• Well, I guess I’ll stop babbling for now. I’m in an exceptionally talkative mood right now for some reason. Maybe because I know that once Lonnie sees me all decked out in sexehness, he’ll get all excited and smooch me all over! I love his affection. He’s so gentle. Have a wonderful day/night, my lovely readers! You all mean the world to me!

I made this just for Sarah! I hope she will like it…

(Click on the image to enlarge it if you’d like to.
 FYI: The reason I’m going nuts with all the birthday stuff for Sarah is not only because she’s my best friend. It’s also because her twin girls happen to have the same birthday as Sarah does!  Being the selfless and loving Mom she is, I can so totally picture Sarah placing herself on the back burner so that her girls get the highlight.  While that’s super sweet and everything, it has got to make for some fairly unfulfilling birthdays. I mean, I hope not, but I’d not be surprised if that’s the case. So that’s why I’m going all out on this year.  I want Sarah to have a special day for HER. A day where she is meant to feel as special as she makes everyone else feel.   So now do you get it?! I hope so.  I love you, Sarah!   

   For those of you who are unaware, today is my best friend in the whole world’s birthday!!! w00t!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SARAH!!!!  Can you believe we’ve only known each other for a little over a year?! No way! It feels like sooooo much longer….a sign of a true friendship!

Anyway, I recorded a video for you, but when I attempted to post it here on my blog, it threw the whole thing out of whack.   In order to watch/listen to the video, you’ll need to go HERE. I’m sorry for the inconvenience. I’m not sure exactly what the issue is, but I will get it fixed ASAFP!

I love you, my beautiful BFF, Sarah! I hope your day is truly a magnificent one filled with joy, happiness, laughter, and love! You’re the best of the best and I’m truly blessed to have you in my life…especially to have you for a best friend. ?

Today is my 35th birthday!  It’s a little after 2:00 AM right now…I couldn’t resist getting on here and writing my birthday post. I’m such a spoiled brat like that!Getting older is the best! I love it. I mean, yeah…I hate the greys and the constant worry about my skin, but other than that, I’m SO happy to get betting older!  I wasn’t even close to being this well-rounded when I was 25…or even 30.  Life just gets better and better with each year.  I’m so happy that I’ve made it another year! It certainly beats the alternative - death.

There are people like my Mom who detest their birthday because it’s a reminder of their age. I will NEVER understand that way of thinking. Getting older is such a kick in the pants. Honestly. Not only do we get more wise with age, but we become more secure in our own skin.  I realize that’s a pretty general statement and there are exceptions to every rule, but yeah…it’s so true for me.

As for my friends…I cannot begin to tell you how much all of the birthday wishes mean to me. Matthew, Aadil, Angeliki, Henry, Casey, Amir…and a few others have ALREADY taken the time to drop by and wish me a happy day.  Isn’t that just so awesome?!  Knowing there are wonderful people like that out there who genuinely care about me makes me so happy!  I don’t know what I did to deserve to have such terrific people in my life, and I’m not about to go trying to figure it out!  I’m just going to be thankful and feel truly blessed to have the people in my life who are there everyday to lift my spirits, ask how I’m doing, and take genuine interest in my goings on!

I guess I’ve babbled enough. I just cannot thank everyone enough!  Not to mention the fact that I’m SO stoked that today is my 35th birthday!!!  THIRTY FIVE! Wow…on one hand it sounds so old…on the other hand, I’ve still got so much life ahead of me. I cannot wait to live that life, either. Especially with friends like you by my side to keep me going, lift me up when I’m down, and be there for me every inch of the way. I truly love each and every one of my good friends.  Thank you for making my life more fun to live!