Life is too short...

You know I was just sitting here thinking about people who have time to belittle other people, but don't have the time to have a conversation with their children or give them a hug...(they suck ass and just need to piss off)

A long time ago (it seems a lifetime ago), I was in an unhappy marriage, walking on eggshells...constantly filtering my thoughts, flying through life like my ass was on fire...dreading each new day and the horror of a marriage I lived in...

So with that being said PEOPLE get over yourselves...!!! Take time to visit with your friends, leave them with a smile...love them...real friends are always there for you...

Laugh everyday...it DOES burn calories...I read that somewhere on the internet so it MUST be true!!!

Eat chocolate screw the consequences!

Enjoy "Shockvalue" when you can...or if you dare!

Play with your kids...they are going to grow up too fast!!!

Breaking a rule I grew up with...talk to strangers....they are interesting...


Be kind to people less fortunate than you...they may be the hand that reaches out to help you someday...

Get some sun when ya can!

Walk in the grass barefoot...or sand...yeah both are great!

Give yourself in a hug!

Smile....the benefits are limitless...especially if you are havin' a bad day people will be wonderin' what the fuck you have to smile about...well worth it!!! (giggling)

Find the good in bad situations...this preserves sanity (like I ever hand any)

Don't ever give yourself the opportunity to look back as ask yourself "What if.."

Just say no to the shit sandwich...you don't always have to take a bite when it comes around...

Be happy and love yourself...everything else will fall into place....

Peace and Love

Pam

Thoughts on a Sunday Night....

There has been a great deal going on among my group of friends both here in the blog world and in other places...so I send this out to all of you...here's hoping you have better days ahead...

Artist: R. Kelly Lyrics
Song: I Believe I Can Fly Lyrics



I used to think that I could not go on
And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms

2-If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it

1-I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
(Oh) I believe I can fly

See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes the silence can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me
(repeat 2, 1)

Could I believe in it?

Late Ode To Country Music Wednesday!

This one was by request, in light of other blogs this week...this is dedicated to women who don't know their inner strength and doubt the beauty that they possess both outside and within...


He Thinks He’ll Keep Her
(mary chapin carpenter/don schlitz)

She makes his coffee, she makes his bed

She does the laundry, she keeps him fed
When she was twenty-one she wore her mother’s lace
She said forever with a smile upon her face
She does the car-pool, she ptas
Doctors and dentists, she drives all day
When she was twenty-nine she delivered number three
And every christmas card showed a perfect family
Everything runs right on time, years of practice and design
Spit and polish till it shines. he thinks he’ll keep her
Everything is so benign, safest place you’ll ever find
God forbid you change your mind. he thinks he’ll keep her
She packs his suitcase, she sits and waits
With no expression upon her face
When she was thirty-six she met him at their door
She said I’m sorry, I don’t love you anymore
Everything runs right on time, years of practice and design
Spit and polish till it shines. he thinks he’ll keep her
Everything is so benign, safest place you’ll ever find
God forbid you change your mind. he thinks he’ll keep her
For fifteen years she had a job and not one raise in pay
Now she’s in the typing pool at minimum wage
Everything runs right on time, years of practice and design
Spit and polish till it shines. he thinks he’ll keep her
Everything is so benign, safest place you’ll ever find
At least until you change your mind. he thinks he’ll keep her

Counting my blessings at Thanksgiving (HNT #8)

I would like to tell you what I am thankful for through my eyes:



I am thankful for my family, the fact that they live close by and even though we put the "fun" in dysfunctional I know they love me 100%.

I am thankful that my daughter at 11 still likes to get in my lap and just be with me...she is amazing!

I am thankful that I have a husband that loves me just the way I am.

I am thankful for my crazy friends...who deepen my laugh lines daily...and who also love me just the way I am...

I am thankful that I laugh everyday even if it is at myself...




I am thankful that I will be able to "see" my family, "hear" their voices and laughter, "walk" up to greet them, "hold" them in a warm and familiar embrace....

I am thankful I have found peace in my life, understanding that I cannot make everyone happy, acceptance of things I cannot change, and faith in tomorrow and all the promise it brings!

Wishing all of you a very blessed Thanksgiving...

Peace and Love

Pam

Thoughtful Tuesday...

Ok I am on a roll with the country music theme this week so here is my next installment...so when you are feelin' at a loss and like you have no where but down to go...let this pick you up SHeDAISY...

This Woman Needs - SHeDAISY
(Kristyn Osborn/Bonnie Baker/Connie Harrington)
(Track 3 - Time 3:23)

This woman that takes on the world
And picks up your shirts, keeps it together somehow
This same woman, that melts with your touch
Wants you to feel what I'm feeling right now

'Cause this woman needs
A safe place to land
The strength in your hands
To know you know
What this woman needs
Is somewhere to cry
So lay by my side
And I'll tell you, I'll tell you

This woman needs to be reassured
That my heart's your home and love is what wills you to stay
I need you to see me in every light
And hear that you still think I'm beautiful anyway

'Cause this woman needs
A safe place to land
The strength in your hands
To know you know
What this woman needs
Is somewhere to cry
So lay by my side
And I'll tell you, I'll tell you

What this woman needs
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, what this woman needs
Is somewhere to cry
So lay by my side
And I'll tell you, I'll tell you

What this woman needs
Yeah, what this woman needs
Yeah, yeah, yeah
What this woman needs

Thoughtful week expressed by, yes you guessed it, country music!

I have found through most of the hard times in my life, that country music always has a song to express best what I am feeling...so maybe that is why I feel the need to distance myself from it...this song is one that struck a nerve for me when I was going through my divorce from Satan. I hit some hard times, times I felt very alone and lacked direction...times when I felt that no one truly understood my pain, hurt, disappointment, disillusionment, fear, and loss of direction....so here's a lil Faith to sooth your sadness...

Somebody Stand By Me - Faith Hill
(Sheryl Crow/Todd Wolfe)
(Track 12 - Time 5:51)

It's quiet here tonight
There's a light burning far away
It burns in my heart
In the rain, in the dark
Well, this girl's gonna have her day

I've been this alone for so long
I'm beginning to wonder why
I stand in one place
Different name, different face
But no one's gonna see me
Break down and cry

Won't somebody stand by me
Stand by me just one time
Won't somebody stand by me
Stand by me just one time

Lord, I don't understand
What's slipping through these hands
You'd think by now I'd know when to let go
Here I am
Won't somebody stand, stand by me

I'm not bending tonight
But I'm twisted and turned and broken down
I'm starting to know the sound
Of nothing and no one and yet everything

Well, if God's here tonight
Are You here tonight
Maybe You could grab me up
Lord stand me on my feet
Give me strength and set me free
'Cause I'm not giving in until I've had enough

Won't somebody stand by me
Stand by me just one time
Won't somebody stand by me
Stand by me just one time

Oh, I don't understand
It's slipping through these hands
You'd think by now I'd know
when to let go
So here I am
And I'm throwing down my one last hope
Here I am
Won't somebody stand, stand by me

Stand by me, stand by me just one time
Won't somebody stand by me just one time
I don't understand
What's slipping through these hands
You'd think by now I'd know when to let go
Here I am
And I'm throwing down my one last hope

Won't somebody stand by me just one time
Won't somebody stand by me just one time
I don't understand
What's slipping through these hands
You'd think by now I'd know when to let go
Here I am

Country Music Song of the Week...A tribute

Ok normally I focus on songs that are the equivalent of nails on the chalkboard to me or ones that amuse me...but today I was thinking of my Dad, he was a WWII vet and I was thinking of those we have lost in Iraq...sometimes we don't take enough time to thank those that serve and gave their time, energy, and dedication so that you and I can have the freedom to type in our blogs...also I want to thank Neal, my husband...for his dedication, and loyalty to his country...it is something that runs deep in his veins and defines who he is and why I love him...

So take a minute to think about those that serve, have served and the ones that have fallen...also think of the sacrifice their families have made and how they must mourn those they have lost during this holiday season...light a candle and say a prayer...Thank you for all you do!

SONG: ONCE IN A WHILE
ARTIST: BILLY DEAN

Once in a while, someone comes along.
That one in a million heart,
So pure and so strong.
They can face up to the tears.
And somehow still find a smile,
That we only get ev'ry once in a while.

Once in a while, someone has the eyes,
That one in a million look,
That never tells lies.
They can get you on your feet,
To walk that extra mile.
We only see ev'ry once in a while.

That's why we call them heroes.
That's why we know their names,
And once you've heard their stories,
You're never quite the same.


That's why we call them heroes.
The best thing they ever do,
Is to point to the best in us all,
And say: "If I can, you can too."

Once in a while, I still hear his voice.
That one in a million sound,
Like two laughin' boys.
He would hate it if we cried,
That never was his style.
Oh, we still miss him ev'ry once in a while.

Instrumental break.

Ohh.
They can face up to the tears.
And somehow still find a smile,
That we only get ev'ry once in a while.

Oh, how I him ev'ry once in a while.




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Why do men have nipples? Thoughts?...

Country Music Song of the Week...My Give A Damn Is Busted!!!

Well I couldn't find the David Alan Coe song I wanted to post...but I did find this one...and YES it DID amuse me...I find this country song quiet useful and thought I would share it with ya'll...I just love the title...so happy Wednesday...

Artist/Band: Messina Jo Dee
Lyrics for Song: My Give a Damn Is Busted
Lyrics for Album: Delicious Surprise

Well, you filled up my head with so many lies.
You twisted my heart till somethin' snapped inside.
I'd like to give it one more try,
But my give-a-damn's busted.

You can crawl back home, say you were wrong;
Stand out in the yard and cry all night long.
Well, go ahead and water the lawn:
My give-a-damn's busted.

I really wanna care.
I wanna feel somethin'.
Let me dig a little deeper:.
No, sorry: nothin'.

You can say you've got issues, you can say you're a victim.
It's all your parents fault, after all you didn't pick 'em.
Maybe somebody else has got time to listen:
My give-a-damn's busted.

Well, your therapist says it was all a mistake:
A product of the Prozac and your co-dependent ways.
So who's your enabler these days?
My give-a-damn's busted.

I really wanna care.
I wanna feel somethin'.
Let me dig a little deeper:.
No, still nothin'.

It's a desperate situation, no tellin' what you'll do.
If I don't forgive you, you say your life is through.
C'mon, gimme somethin' I can use:
My give-a-damn's busted.

Well, I really wanna care.
I wanna feel somethin'.
Let me dig a little deeper:
No, I'm sorry.
Just nothin', you know.
You've really done it this time, ha, ha.
My give-a-damn's busted.

THE COUNTDOWN - As Seen on Kel's Blog

Countdown ...

10 Favorites
Favorite Season: Autumn/Fall
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Favorite Time: At night after the kids go to bed
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Actor: Adam Sandler
Favorite Actress: Sandra Bullock
Favorite Ice Cream: CHOCOLATE
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Drink: Long Island Tea
Favorite Place: Beach or Mountains

9 Currents
Current Feeling: just woke up so a bit sleepy but ready for a road trip
Current Underwear Color: black
Current Windows Open: Blogger and AOL
Current Drink: coffee
Current Time: 5:52 a m
Current Mobile(s) Used: Mobile phone? Samsung
Current Show on TV: Nothing - tv's off
Current Thought: I really should be getting a shower...
Current Clothes: white t-shirt and plaid Tommy H flannel boxers

8 Firsts
First Nickname: Pookie
First Kiss: 7th grade
First Crush: Ronny can't spell his last name (lived next door)
First Best Friend: Cindy Bradshaw
First Vehicle I drove: OMG! The dreaded Pinto
First Job: Babysitting, and then I worked at a used book store til I graduated HS
First Movie: (that was memorable to me) Grease at the drive in
First Pet: mutt named Angel
First Shave: 7th grade

7 Lasts
Last Drink : water
Last Kiss: Neal
Last Time I Drove: Yesterday at about 10:00 pm
Last Time Shaved: yesterday
Last Web Site Visited: Blogs
Last Movie Watched: Guess Who?
Last Pill I Had: Antibiotic (bleh)

6 Have You Evers
Have You Ever Broken the Law: Yes (Sooo not goin' there)
Have You Ever Been Drunk: Who? ME? I am the shy one remember?
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Oh Yeah
Have You Ever Been in the Middle/Close to Gunfire or Bomb Blast: No
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: No (not that I remember)
Have You Ever Broken Anyone's Heart: I don't know...I hope not

5 Things
Things You Can Hear Right Now: The fridge, Neal in the shower, and me typing...
Things on Your Bed: sheets, comforter...pillows and NOT ME dammit
Things You Ate Today: Haven't eaten yet
Things You Can’t Live Without: my family (well sometimes I think I can), good friends, laughter, music, and chocolate
Things You Do When You Are Bored: aggrivate Neal, surf the net, listen to music, blog

4 Places You Have Been Today (Yesterday - Rachel's school, work, Rosie's (lunch), and happy hour with co-workers (Carabbas)

3 Things On Your Desk Right Now - Monitor, printer, my jewelry

2 Choices
Black or White: black
Hot or Cold: Hot

1 Thing You Want To Do Before You Die - Why just one thing? Happiness

Country Music Song of the Week...

You know I just have to ask myself where in the HELL do they get the lyrics for these songs? I don't care what is going on in your life...no matter how awful, there IS a country song to go with that particular moment in time...So pull up a chair, get yourself a beer, a cryin' towel...and let's sing along with Doug!!!

Have a great Wednesday...and stay tuned for next's week's song of the week: You Never Even Called Me By My Name by David Allen Coe

I'd Be Better Off (In A Pine Box):

Doug Stone.

I said the night you left me,
Nothin' worse could happen,
But seeing you with someone else proved I was wrong.
And when your eyes met mine,
I knew that you were gone forever,
Along with all the reasons , I had for hanging on.

I'd be better off in a pine box,
On a slow train back from Georgia,
In the grey walls of a prison doing time.
I think I'd rather die,
And go back to hell and face the devil,
Than to lie here with you and him together on my mind.

I awlays thought someday,
We might get back together.
I just thought you needed time to spread your wings and fly.
But when I saw the lovin' way,
You held onto each other,
It was all that I could do, not to break right down and cry.

I'd be better off in a pine box,
On a slow train back from Georgia,
In the grey walls of a prison doing time.
I think I'd rather die,
And go back to hell and face the devil,
Than to lie here with you and him together on my mind.

I'd be better off in a pine box,
On a slow train back from Georgia,
In the grey walls of a prison doing time.
I think I'd rather die,
And go back to hell and face the devil,
Than to lie here with you and him together on my mind.

Rant of the Day...oh yeah LOLA is chapped!

So I am at work, k? I am in a pretty decent mood to be at work AND working...(smirking)...and I get a "ding" (aka You've Got Mail kind of thing)...and I have an email from a co-worker. I got her job when she moved to a new position.

So she basically says, here is this email from Mr. Blah blah Whogivesashit...and I no longer have his number. Can you please email him and ask him to remove me from his mailing list as this is no longer one of my required work objectives.

Well you can only imagine the look on Lola's face as she re-reads, yes re-reads, this message....I am sure I had a kodak WTF look on my face I am sure.

Let me break this down as I did to her. Basically, in the time she took to email me, she could have taken care of this handy little task herself. I did however REFRAIN from asking to see the obviously large pair of balls she seems to be concealing...from all of us!!! I didn't know Mr. Blahblah Whogivesashit and the message he was sending DID in fact pertain to her current objectives...

What we are having here is a failure to communicate!!! ughh...She obviously has mistaken me for someone doesn't think outta the box...hell they cannot keep me in it!!!

Ok nuff said...I am done:) Hope everyone is havin' a great day!

My Humor Factor

the Idiot Savant (23% dark, 88% spontaneous, 47% vulgar)

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