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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Almost All Moved In!

I am so exhausted! We have been moving this month and all my blogging went out the window because of it.

BUT by this weekend, we will be fully moved in and I can finally get back to blogging. So next week will look normal again!

And once I find my camera, I can post pictures of my new apartment.

Oh the joys of moving… I am never doing this again!

Saturday, August 10, 2013

K**’s Fun Questionnaire

My friend, K**, saw that I was slacking on my blog and sent me a fun questionnaire to fill out and post. It’s 100 questions long. Here it goes…

Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
I don't have a closet

Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
No. I am no-pooing it.

Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
I don't use sheets. They make my skin crawl.

Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
LOL, there was this time that... Wait… Does my local police department read this blog?

Do you like to use post-it notes?
OMG! YES! My desk looks like a piƱata!

Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
All. The. Time!

Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Bees, I would be dead. Bear... I would still be dead. So... BEES! Because I would die faster.

Do you have freckles?
Yes.

Do you always smile for pictures?
Sometimes. Depends on the picture

What is your biggest pet peeve?
I can only pick one? Okay… People who argue over stupid stuff.

Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Only when doing walking meditation.

Have you ever peed in the woods?
Yes. Yes I have. Several times. Okay, HUNDREDS of times. We lived in the country. Leave me alone.

What about pooped in the woods?
Yes. I have. We lived in the freaking woods... what was I supposed to do? Hold it until we went to the store.

Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?
You mean you can dance WITH music playing? I have got to try this!

Do you chew your pens and pencils?
You bet! That's called thinking juice!

How many people have you slept with this week?
Zero. Unless you count the GYN check up. Then... Yea, no.

What size is your bed?
Couch or chair.

What is your Song of the week?
All my family thinks I'm gay... Bo Burnham!

Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Well, yea. That was a silly question.

Do you still watch cartoons?
No. I don't watch much of anything anymore.

What's your least favorite movie?
Romance movies.

Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
If I told you all, it wouldn't be secret, then when I die, everyone would find it in, like, a day and all my fun would be over.

What do you drink with dinner?
Wine. Blackberry wine is my favorite. But if someone wants to buy me a bottle of Bitch wine, I would be SO HAPPY!

What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
The trash can… I don't eat chicken nuggets.

What is your favorite food?
Weird stuff that makes people gag.

What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
None of them. I would get sick of the movie after round 2.

Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Do my kids count for this? Cuz if you're asking about a man... I haven't had any in YEARS. (Pssst, I'm available)

Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
I got kicked out of Girl Scouts. Does that count?

Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
If they paid me enough, SURE!

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Uhm, it's been YEARS.

Can you change the oil on a car?
Yes I can because I am AWESOME like that.

Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Yup. I was flying low through Emporia, Virginia. The cop was really nice though.

Ran out of gas?
Oh yes. Story of my life.

Favorite kind of sandwich?
OH! I love chicken wraps with avocado and Annie's Roasted Red Pepper dressing. THE BEST!

Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Coffee. Oh! You said “eat”. Uhm, coffee beans.

What is your usual bedtime?
Between 2 and 5 in the morning.

Are you lazy?
No. I am motivationally challenged.

When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
What? Like every year? You want me to remember that far back?

What is your Chinese astrological sign?
How the hell am I supposed to know that? Hold on... Google says "Rabbit".

How many languages can you speak?
English, Pirate, Sarcasm, Profanity and some ASL

Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
No. But I do like buying National Geographic.

Which are better Legos or Lincoln logs?
Legos! By far!

Are you stubborn?
Very. When I want to be.

Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Leno. HAHAHAHAHA! I love that guy!

Ever watch soap operas?
Oh gawd NO!

Afraid of heights?
Terrified.

Sing in the car?
All the time!

Dance in the shower?
Are you kidding me? I'd slip and crack my head open.

Dance in the car?
Really??? HOW!? No really, tell me h... okay, yes, I do. They call it the "Dotchi Dance".

Ever used a gun?
Sure have! Hand gun, revolver, .303 British Enfield and .22 rifle.

Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Oh, way back in, like... 2002 or something like that.

Do you think musicals are cheesy?
Some of them. But I love them for it.

Is Christmas stressful?
I hate that whole month. It sucks. I wouldn't have the holiday but my youngest son celebrates it.

Ever eat a pierogi?
YES! I love those. SO delicious!

Favorite type of fruit pie?
Apple pie made by my best friend, Nikky. (It's gluten-free)

Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
A bird (I was 5), a race car driver, a writer, a circus clown, a nun, a nanny, a cook and many more.

Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes.

Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yes. And Deja-moo… I think I saw that cow before!

Take a vitamin daily?
When I remember to. Does that count as "no"?

Wear slippers?
Sometimes. But not usually.

Wear a bath robe?
Sometimes, but not usually.

What do you wear to bed?
A smile.

First concert?
Uhm, it was... some 80's singer, I think. I can't remember.

Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Wal-Mart or Costco

Nike or Adidas?
Aussie Dogs.

Cheetos Or Fritos?
Terra Sweet Potato Chips.

Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Pecans

Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
I have now. Thanks.

Ever take dance lessons?
Nope.

Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Police Officer... frisk me baby! I've been naughty! Where’s my handcuffs!?

Can you curl your tongue?
Yes

Ever won a spelling bee?
Noep

Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yes, it was weird

Own any record albums?
No

Own a record player?
I don't think so

Regularly burn incense?
Asthma attack, anyone?

Ever been in love?
Unfortunately, yes

Who would you like to see in concert?
No. Just no. I want to keep what hearing I have left.

What was the last concert you saw?
1812 Overture and Some orchestra in San Diego on the lawn.

Hot tea or cold tea?
None. Coffee will do.

Tea or coffee?
COFFEE

Sugar or snicker doodles?
WHAT? Where is chocolate chip? What kind of options are these???

Can you swim well?
Yes, very well.

Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Uh, yes.

Are you patient?
Sometimes. But not usually.

DJ or band, at a wedding?
DJ... I think. Can we have techno?

Ever won a contest?
Yes I did! ONCE

Ever have plastic surgery?
No. I am all me. Fluff, wrinkles, folds and all!

Which are better black or green olives?
Green with pimento.

Can you knit or crochet?
Both. But I am better at crochet.

Best room for a fireplace?
Living room.

Do you want to get married?
I would have to meet the right person.

If married, how long have you been married?
19 years. We were together for 14 years. We’re separated now.

Who was your HS crush?
Didn't have one.

Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
LOL, no.

Do you have kids?
Yes. three boys.

Do you want kids?
I already have kids. I can't have anymore.

What's your favorite color?
Avocado green, burnt orange and pee pee yellow.

Do you miss anyone right now?
Leslie. Always.

Did you watch, Next Great American Band on FOX?
Never heard of it.

So, now that I had fun with that one… email me your questions for the next questionnaire that I will post in about a month. And thanks to K** for starting this Smile

Wednesday, August 07, 2013

We are MOVING!

I was going to spend this week catching up on blogging and getting some ideas down on paper that I was toying with. Instead, we ended up moving. There are a lot of reasons why. The big one is we are in an apartment building with family and friends now. It’s like a small commune. Just up my alley!

We’ll continue moving in throughout the week and next week will be cleaning up the old apartment. I’ll try to update (with pictures!) by mid next week. I have not fallen off the planet. Just getting into a better place; mentally, physically, and spiritually.

And YES! I got the fun questionnaire from a reader (HI, K**) and I will try to get that posted this weekend during the yard sale.

Happy Blogging!

Dotchi

Saturday, July 27, 2013

I am Exhausted! No Sleep for me!

I went to the Sleep Center in Kalispell on Tuesday to be accessed for my sleepwalking. First of all, I am not fond of the doctor I saw but, he set me up for a sleep study to see how my sleeping is.

One problem: I sleep in the morning hours. I have never been able to wake up and stay awake on a “normal schedule” like “normal people” do. I have tried to switch to a daytime wake schedule and I am like a zombie and become very depressed.

Left to my own devices, I fall asleep between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. and wake up between Noon and 3 p.m.

So, this week I have had to have a friend call and wake me up at 6 a.m. every morning. I have to stay awake all day, with no naps, and go to bed at 11 p.m., per the doctors orders, so I can do this sleep test.

I AM EXHAUSTED!

My brain says “I want this sleep test”. My body says “WTF ARE YOU DOING?” I still, even while exhausted, can not fall asleep until 1 or 2 a.m. SO, not only am I not on my schedule, but now I am sleep deprived.

Maybe I just need to ask Dr. Dickhead about keeping a sleep log for him for a month using an app on my phone, called Sleepbot, and just admit that I have Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder.

People keep saying, “OH! You can switch your sleep schedule if you try hard enough.” No. No I can’t! I have TRIED several times. I end up exhausted and end up having no sleep schedule at all and end up depressed.

In the end, I sleep weird crazy hours and times and end up right back on my bodies sleep schedule by the end of the whole thing.

This week, people really piss me off. Lack of sleep isn’t helping and being exhausted to the point that I want to cry about everything isn’t helping either!

There isn’t enough coffee, alcohol and drugs in the world to make me want to sleep on this schedule. It’s not like I have a “real job” and need to get on a schedule. Hell, even when I worked, I worked nightshift.

I am just a night owl. I function better at night. Even being awake at 6 a.m. my brain isn’t function before noon! I miss sleep and just want to cry!

Saturday, May 18, 2013

69 Things that Make me Happy!

Over a year ago, I started this post about 101 things I love. I stopped at #69 and in proper A.D.D. fashion, I got sidetracked and completely forgot about it. SO, here for you today... 

69 Things that make me happy!

  1. Chocolate: I LERV chocolate! It's my favorite tooth rotter on the planet!
  2. Coffee: I just don't live without coffee! Add chocolate to it and I am in heaven!
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  4. My kids! They are the greatest! Let's not forget Brandon too! May his little soul RIP!
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  6. . Kittens. Yep, I actually love those cute little balls of claws and teeth. 
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  8. Presents! Yes, all the boxes and bags in this picture are presents... and the kid... that was my Valentines Day present!
  9. Christmas presents arrived!
  10. SNOW! I know a lot of people say that it's a four letter word... Well it is. But I still love it and I don't get my mouth washed out with soap when I say it... except at Nikky's house.
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  12. Getting fit and healthy! Those orange highlighter marks are my weight loss in inches on various parts of my body. I haven't done the highlighting measure in a while, I should do that again!
  13. Inches Lost 25 March 2010
  14. National Geographic Magazine. I love them so much. My friend gave me a bunch to sell. But I have a problem doing that. No one can pry them from my white knuckled fingers.
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  16. Stuffed Animal Fights! Oh come on, how can you not love beating the crap out of your parents with flowers?
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  18. Sunglasses. The darker the better. I think I need a twelve step program for this. Really I do!
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  20. Damn. It's my favorite cuss word. 
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  22. Traveling. If I had an endless supply of money, I would have a really cool RV and you'd never see me or my kids again. Well, I'd blog a ton, but you wouldn't see much of me. I tend to get a wild hair and I'M OFF!!!
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  24. Taking pictures of everyone I drive to the emergency room or a doctors appointment. It's a sick obsession, I know. It's a lot of fun for me, but paybacks are a bitch!
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  26. Doodling with henna! It's like a tattoo that goes away after a few weeks.
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  28. My co-workers... I really miss them!
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  30. My nieces and nephews... and the random photos that come to my phone of them. OMG! He looks like his DAD! Poor kid. Just kidding Karl!
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  32. Taking random pictures of my face in various settings making various faces. I have no idea why I do this, but 4,000 some odd pictures of my face later and I still enjoy it.
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  34. Trees. I just want to run up and hug one! Without trees, the land just seems naked.
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  36. Car scent dangly thingies. They make my car not stink.
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  38. Fireplaces. They just say HOME and make the place seem cozy.
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  40. Playing with random camera features on my phone. I have no idea what I was doing here.
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  42. MOOSE ANTLERS! Way cooler than bunny ears.
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  44. The cold! Way better than the heat!
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  46. My kids artwork. They are really talented. This is too good for the fridge. 
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  48. Icicles. Oh sure, it falls under "snow" and "cold" but icicles are awesome all by themselves!
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  50. Sledding! Okay, so I won't be doing that anytime soon, but it's tons of fun!
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  52. Warming up after sledding. This usually consists of hot cocoa/ carob drinks, toe warmers, blankets and lots of snuggling!
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  54. Stumbling across cute kids and cats together. It's better than running into a room of a screaming kid and finding the cat attacking them LOL.
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  56. Birthday PARTIES! (Hey Beck!)
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  58. Nikky's allergy-friendly apple pie. I eat it before I remember to take a picture :) It's just THAT good! This can of filling pales in comparison to Nikky's apple pie!
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  60. Museums. Depending on what they are about, they can be pretty awesome!
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  62. Going to baseball games with the kids. That was a ton of fun!
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  64. Teaching my kids to be helpful. Miles won these tickets for helping after a boat bash. I was quite proud of him :)
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  66. Watching my kids learn something cool!
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  68. Finding random messages etched into sidewalks. I don't know why, I just love it!
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  70. Window shopping. All the fun of shopping without spending a dime (sometimes!). It's like making a real life wish list.
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  72. Public fountains, especially the really cool ones that have spinning marble balls on them.
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  74. The beach. I really love the Atlantic beaches but any beach is still cool with me.
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  76. Night time at the marina. It's so quiet and peaceful, no sunshine, cool breeze.
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  78. New tires for my car. I really love the studded snow tires for winter. Green Diamond tires were actually the best tries EVER!
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  80. Montezumas Revenge on the Commodore 64! My all time favorite video game! 
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  82. Rock and roll! PARTY ON!
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  84. Little Golden Books. While not all the stories are golden, I love the books! They are so classic and the stories are cute. These are my two favorite books!
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  86. Interesting things I find at antique stores. I love browsing the antique stores and finding unusual and unique items.
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  88. Atari. I still have an old Atari system for playing games. It's doesn't get much better than that!
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  90. Finding a new food I can eat. How exciting is that! With 47 food allergies, any new food is cause for celebration.
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  92. Avocado Green. My favorite color!
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  94. Old books. I have something about them that make me love them. Maybe it's the smell. Maybe it's the old look or the thought that many people may have handled this book centuries before I was born... I just love them!
  95. book Pictures, Images and Photos
  96. Working with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. 
  97. Alzheimer's Pictures, Images and Photos
  98. Wearing colorful, crazy, fuzzy pajama pants. They are so comfortable! It's like a pampering session all day!
  99. Pajama Pants Pictures, Images and Photos
  100. Seeing happy couples together. Reminds me of the times I felt loved.
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  102. Being organized. It's a challenge for sure, especially with a back injury. But organization makes me VERY happy and makes my house seem like home.
  103. My TENS unit. There is nothing quite like hooking myself up to the TENS unit and zapping my pain away for a little bit. Or at least taking the edge off the pain.
  104. Pet Rats. All our rat babies passed away and I really miss them.
  105. Flip Flops! It's like being barefoot but not quite.
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  107. Store bags, handmade bags... just BAGS! I love them! Cloth, paper, plastic... there are so many uses for them.
  108. Trader Joe's bag Pictures, Images and Photos
  109. Rainbows! They always cheer me up and I get to spend a moment imagining that I find a leprechaun with a pot of gold.
  110. Coffee art is the coolest thing! 
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  112. Camping at the Fish Creek Wash in winter time. It's so remote, quiet, dark (at night) and oddly enjoyable. The layers of rock with marine fossils are awesome! 
  113. Fish Creek Wash Pictures, Images and Photos
  114. Reading Blog comments! I enjoy coming on here and finding comments :) It makes my day! I have a few regular commenters (HI LILY AND SARA!) and some that email me their thoughts (HI DONNA AND NIKKY!) I love them all! Even texting is awesome for comments (HI NIKKY!)
  115. Green Diamond Tires. These are the best tires out there! They actually have flecks of green diamonds in them. The traction is awesome!
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  117. Those "you had to be there" moments with friends. When you are sharing a hilarious story with someone and you are laughing so hard you nearly pass out while everyone is staring blankly at you with a raised brow... oh yea! That is what i am talking about!
  118. Sailing on the bay! I do love this. I just don't like the violent puking that goes with it.
  119. Benadryl. My lifeline for a life of allergic reactions and stupid doctors.Benadryl Dye-Free Allergy Relief, Liqui-gels
  120. Fishing with the kids... Well, maybe not this time but it's still a fun story to share! And yes, that is a shark!  
  121. Playing pool. Haven't done this in a while and I usually lose... but I still love playing it!
  122. Night time. I love the night time. No sunshine. Not a lot of people. Beautiful pictures.
  123. Penn and Teller. So this is the crappiest picture of me EVER but I was thrilled to get to watch them in person. They have humor AND the best illusionist tricks EVER! In fact they inspired my 11th grade science project of the glowing pickle apparatus! I got and A. :)   
  124. Rest Areas. When traveling, these are the best places to stop and sometimes become our overnight sleep spot. The truckers are usually really cool!