HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Which Monster are you? Go take the test!

Cheri, there's a Devil lurking inside of you!

You are hotter than Hades, sinfully sexy and beautifully bad because your monster match is the devil. Controversy seems to follow wherever you go since your impish ways are full of mischief. With mottos like, "Flirt first and ask questions later," and "If you believe in the hereafter, then you must know what I'm here after," you make Temptation Island look like a monastery.

You're either looking for another fresh angle to play or another fallen angel to play with. But you are fiendishly fun to be around, as irresistible as original sin. People feel less inhibited around you as you raise hell around them. But watch out devils, your forked tongue could get you into trouble. The love triangles you create could circle around and burn your pointy tail. And you better be fast on those cloven hooves of yours because not everyone appreciates a horny devil like you. But that's just the nature of your game.

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I AM EXHAUSTED!!! It's 12:550 AM and I've just finished 4 designs for a freelance project I pick up after doing some work for this company over the summer. I was sick all weekend so I didn't get to work on the designs until last night and I started back on them as soon as I got home this evening. I literally and I do mean literally have had nothing to eat all day. Water, 1 cup of coffee and a miller lite have been the only things in my system all day. Gianni has been kind enough to come check on me every few hours to see if I'm still alive. My neck is in an absolute knot. At least I get to sleep for a few hours now. :)

Sorry I have not been blogging as much lately, things are just nuts for me right now. My job keeps me pretty busy and when I get home most night a computer is the last thing I want to see.

I did want to mention that my SOONERS did loose to NEBRASKA, but what do you expect when your first and second string QB's are both injured. OU did only drop one notch in the polls so I guess that's pretty good news. All I can say is "Nebraska, we'll see you in Dallas in December".

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Ok, so I'm a little late with this. So what!!
I AM 26% PUNK.

Well, I may know what punk is, but... Okay
maybe some people think I am punk, but is
that enough? Nope.

Take the PUNK/POSER Test at Fuali.com!

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I got this from my Uncle who does actually work at a GM plant.

Latest Security News out of General Motors TPC building in Pontiac:
Latest news reports advise that a cell of 4 terrorists have been operating at the General Motors TPC Central building in Pontiac.

Pontiac Police advised earlier today that 3 of the 4 have been detained.

GM security stated that the terrorists Bin Sleepin, Bin Drinkin and Bin Fightin have been arrested on immigration issues. The Police advise further that they can find no one fitting the description of the fourth cell member, Bin Workin, in the area. Police are confident that anyone who looks like Bin Workin will be very easy to spot in the building.

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Happy Birthday dear Daddy. Happy Birthday to you. My Birthday wish for you is that your Sooners beat Nebraska this weekend. That would be a pretty good gift wouldn't it?

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Thank you Courtney, you're e-mail this morning was just what I needed. I love you Sis.

"what you are feeling and how you are acting is perfectly normal. your friend is right it is just part of the grief process and we all go through it in our own ways. i haven't cired much since i went to my psychic bj. once see told me that he is at peace and he is happy it made me feel a lot better. remember that pop is in a beautiful place where he is no loger confused or can feel pain. also remeber that one day you will hear is voice and be able to hold his hand. when i start to feel the tears come on i remember that and i smile. pop sees us every day and he is thinking about us and praying for us. the crappy thing is that we can't see him. but like i said we will.

have you started having dreams about him yet? i've had a few but they've been really weird. i think he sends me those dreams to reinforce that fact that he's better off where he is. mamaw and i talk about that a lot. how thankful we are that he doesn't have to suffer anymore. remember that we have an extra angel in heaven working for us.

this is a funny image: pop in his rustler jeans, sensible brown shoes, plaid shirt, ball cap on at that funny angle he always wore it at with big beautiful wings on his back. we are going to have some more hard times ahead. all soul's day, mamaw's birthday, his birthday, the holidays, your birthday, etc. they will get easier. we will always feel like apart of us is gone, because it is, but it will get easier to function without that part. just keep doing what you are doing. when you feel sad cry, mad screaming, happy laugh. we will get through this and we'll do it together.

love, court"

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Maybe it's hormones or maybe it's something else, but I've really been thinking a lot about my grandfather lately. I was so close to him and I miss him oh so much. He passed away in June of this year right as I was dealing with a few personal problems. For one, I was like many of you out there; I was unemployed and totally obsessed with finding a job. And two, my siblings and I were dealing with a family problem that I have only talked to my very closest friends about.

Well, my grandfather passed and I was still unemployed, still had the same family issues, thought I was grieving and dealing with everything the best I could and thought I was over it. Apparently not. I totally fell apart twice this weekend while just thinking about him. I've been able to mention his name and talk very fondly of him without loosing it for the past few months so I thought all was well. Maybe dealing with all of this on top of trying to deal with the September 11th tragedy has just been too much and my body has taken all that it can without having to let a little of it go. And I guess that's what I've been doing the past few days, I've been grieving. My life is great, I have a job and a wonderful husband who loves me more than I can even attempt to express here on this small page. I guess it's finally time to grieve for my grandfather, maybe that's what my body is telling me.

I was sitting with Katie drinking a beer Saturday night before we left to go to the Stars game and we stared talking about spirituality. I had mentioned that I used to really like to watch "Crossing Over with John Edwards". He's a psychic medium who brings his audience member messages from their departed relatives and friends. If you've never seen this show, it's amazing. I truly believe that this guy is for real. Some of the things he tells his audience are so personal that there is no way he can have this information before hand.

As I said, I used to love to watch this show, but I have not been able to watch it since my grandfather passed. I guess it's because I know that the only way I might be able to talk to him again is if I were to attend on of Johns shows. I don't want to sound like some kind of loon, but that's what hurts me the most, realizing that I can no longer just talk with my grandfather whenever I want to. I can never hear his kind gentle voice again. Saturday as Katie and I were discussing the show and I was explaining to her that I can no longer watch it, I completely choked up and started bawling like a baby right there in front of her. I had not done that since right after my grandfather’s funeral. It took me several minutes to recover and I’m not entirely sure that I have.

I have a good friend who lost her Mother to cancer a few years ago. She told me even before my grandfather died that grieving comes in stages. She always tried to keep busy so that she would not have time to think about grieving. I guess my time has come and I need to take the time to grieve for him and not rush myself through the process. It's hard to remove myself from the situation and tell myself that falling apart is normal, but maybe it is.

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Thanks Babe, I LUV U2.

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Katie and I had a great time at the Stars game Saturday night. Todd let us sit in the suite with him and we watched the game in STYLE. I even got some pretty decent photos. It was a fantastic evening and I hope I can do it again sometime. I also learned a few very important things to keep in mind when attending a Stars game.

psstt...i'm going to the stars game tomorrow night and gianni doesn't get to go. nah, nah, na boo boo

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Taurus
You could be in a drifty mood. Your mind could be filled with daydreams. Normally, you are very disciplined with your energy. You don't allow yourself to be lazy. But today you might benefit from some downtime. Sleep in all day. Read a wonderful book. Take a lazy stroll to a nice park. Don't push yourself to do, do, do! You need some time to reflect and allow your thoughts to flow of their own accord. Without this, you will gradually become dream deprived - which over the long term can be just as enervating as sleep deprivation.

Translation..it's FRIDAY!!!

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I heard about this on the radio this morning. Parkay margarine is joining the freaky colored condiments game by adding two new colors to their product line. Shocking Pink, which of course I'll have to go buy. ;-) And Electric Blue.

``The squeeze product has always been aimed at convenience, for corn on the cob, and easier to cook with,'' Scalise said. ''We wanted something that was fun and easy to use that kids could get themselves, with portion control.''

In testing the product, the kids used the squeezable margarine for pancakes and other breakfast staples in the morning, grilled cheese sandwiches at lunch and primarily on vegetables at dinner, he said.

``When they had both (colors), they would make faces on their pancakes -- blue for the eyes and pink for the mouth,'' he said.

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Ok, I know I'm probably a really bad person for linking to this, but gosh darn it, I just can't help myself.

And thank you for sending it to me. I needed the laugh.

Yes I needed the laugh because I've been so overwhelmed at work these past few weeks that I've not had much time to laugh. I love my job, but there's a lot to learn and I'm still trying to remember which hat goes with which job. It's a small company and all of us are doing multiple jobs. Hey, at least I'm working I know so many people who still aren't.

I also picked up a freelance client last night that I'm very happy to have. I actually did some work for this company over the summer and one of their employees has asked me to do some work for him. We had a dinner meeting at Humperdinks last night to discuss our plans. I even got a glimpse at the first period of the stars game last night. Speaking of Stars games, I'm going to Saturday nights match up against Chicago. I can't wait.

Hope to see all you DFW Bloggers at Dave and Busters next week for our monthly Happy Hour. I actually used to work for the company. I love the restaurant, it was a really fun job. The D & B on Central Expressway and Walnut Hill in Dallas even had a 6 lane bowling alley. Believe it or not, I bowled a 202 game there one night. Don't worry, it was a fluke and could never happen again.

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WOW! It's Tuesday and already it feels like a Thursday to me. I've been sooo super busy at work that I have hardly had a moment to catch my breath let alone blog about anything.

I find that I don't write very well when I have 5000 things going on at the same time. I'm the kind of person that really needs to be alone with my thoughts before I can put them down on paper or in this case post them on my blog.

I would like to say "Way to go Cowboys". I only watched the second half of the game, but the final drive in the fourth quarter looked pretty impressive. I'd also like to shout out to my homies in Sooner Land. Yes I watched the game Saturday night and YES I think that Jason is a better quarterback than Nate is. Apparently Stoops is going to let him start next week against Baylor. Have no fear I'll probably continue this thought later when I have some time.

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Hey, Gianni has a new look. I like it.

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Everyone loves those carazy little tests. Here are 2 more for you to try out.

Which Movie Parent Are You?

Which Friends Star Are You?

Here are my results:

Oh, no, wait a second, the spaghetti's boiling over on the stove, the doorbell's ringing, your baby's crying, and you've just misplaced that dirty diaper...in your briefcase. Looks like your parenting style is like the Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson characters in Three Men and a Baby. Your easy-going, creative approach to parenthood is charming and yes, sometimes even slapstick. We can see you cheering wildly from the spectator stands, calling out goofy nicknames and embarrassing your kids.

The point is, you're always there for them with enthusiastic support, making up the rules as you go. Leftover pizza for breakfast? Well, maybe for birthdays. Bath Time in the wading pool? Hey, if it ain't broke... And while some people might whisper about some of your unorthodox, family traditions, it's exactly those quirks that make you such a strong parent.

Even when things get tough at work, you know how to get your family back on track. Like those three men with their baby, you're going to succeed because you know how to bring laughs and a lotta love to everyone around you!
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Cheri, you've got a little bit of Rachel going on!
She's everybody's sweetheart, despite some (mostly) endearing quirks. And it looks like you too, have a little Rachel Green inside you. (If you're lucky, you might share her good looks too). Some may see you as a little spoiled, or at times naive. But overall you're a total doll. Like the real Rachel, you make your way in the world, figuring it out as you go.

Sometimes your story-book ideals of how things should turn out keep you from taking life as it comes, but that lovable vulnerability just makes people feel closer to you. You have true compassion, an idiosyncratic side your friends delight in—and, of course, great taste. Reminder, o charming one: People love it when you call them "hun."

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I already knew that Bert was evil so this article come as no surprise to me at all.

If you look very carefully, you can spot Bert popping up all over.

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I received a blistering e-mail from my Sister In-law, Natalie who live in Norman Ok, this morning reprimanding me for not having posted anything about the Texas/OU game, um I mean OU/Texas game. So, it's time for me to get down to business.

Just a little background on my situation, I'm Sooner Born and Bread (not Wonder Bread) just as the chant goes and I did immensely enjoyed last Saturdays Red River Shootout. I had gone over to my Dads to watch the game on TV. My Dad is an OU Alum and the majority of my family still lives in Norman. For someone who attended their first OU football game in diapers, the OU/Texas rivalry is definitely a much looked forward to yearly event. Many a fall Saturday has been spent either in front of the TV or at Owen Field Stadium rooting the boys on. Some years it was harder than others, but we were always true to the Crimson and Cream.

Having grown up in Dallas and having been subjected to media types like Dale Hansen (Mr. Hot Air Himself) you quickly realize that no matter how highly ranked OU is they will NEVER be considered a favorite to win the game by the Dallas Media. I mean, even the papers here in Dallas had Texas picked to win, as well as a few fellow Web Bloggers.

Here in lies the problem, OU will NEVER get the respect they deserve. Last year was an absolute embarrassment for Texas fans ( OU 63 - Texas 14 ) at least this year , I can happily report, was a much closer game. Still OU, the defending National Champs and might I add they were 3rd in the Nation going into last weekends game, still they were not expect to win or even have a very good showing at the game.

Let's face it Texas fans, you can thank your own boys for handing us this years victory on a silver platter. Who catches a "pooch punt" on their own 1 yard line thusly giving their team possession on the 1 yard line rather than the 20? "But Coach, I caught the ball", was what my father kept saying all night after the game. He had me so tickled every time he said that. And I must have had a psychic moment just seconds before the ball was snapped and OU intercepted and ran it into the end zone for a DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWN. Right before the ball was snapped I said, "OK boys, it's time fore a defensive touchdown". They obviously we're listening.

I of course have to recognize the fantastic job OU's back up quarterback, Jason White, did coming into the game for an injured Nate Hybl. Going into this season White had been favored to step into the starting quarterback position, but Hybl ended up winning the job. White didn't miss a beat last Saturday and I believe that he definitely deserved player of the game. My only question is why Stoops announced this Monday that Hybl was still considered the starting QB. I know Hybl was hurt, but White looked better than Hybl has all season.

While I'm ranting I'd like to add a few of Natalie's wonderful comments on last Saturdays game. Talk about an event that needs a little recognition! That was one of the best games I've seen in the last two years and to top it off, we BEAT Texas! Need I mention for the 2ND year in a row? If Mack Brown "overlooked" the Sooners again this year, as was his excuse for last year's Sooner victory, then he needs to be FIRED! And why would you not play a quarter back who is experienced in Longhorn victory against the Sooners - Major Applewhite? Is it because you sold your soul to Chrissy Simm's parents? By the way, does Chrissy normally play flag football? Just wondered, because with all that Heisman hype, I thought he may at least be able to take a tackle or two... And contribute to at least one touchdown for goodness sake! Sorry Texas, we've got the best defense in the nation, although yours is pretty damn good - gotta give you credit there, and the brains to adapt to adversity - Nathan White, 2nd string quarterback - can I get a Amen? Did I mention the REAL Roy Williams? Badass! We'll see Texas next year for another face off, more meaningful to me than the National Championships, but let me just say this: it's not a coincidence that the river, which separates OK and TX, is called the RED river. Boomer freaking Sooner!!!

Natalie, I hope I've made up for my lack of recognition. ;-)

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Gianni made it back safely from his weekend of playing Cowboy in South West Texas. I missed him, but I'm glad he had a good time. He even brought home a plaque and a prize. I'm very proud of him.

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It's the newest version of "Where's Waldo". Can you spot the Tourist Guy?
thanks to Leia and thanks to The Tourist Guy

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can't...type...now...must...have...EDDIE!

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I find myself pretty much wanting to say what I just read, so I'll link to her words instead.

I'll probably write more tonight after I have time to really think about my words. For now I'll just borrow a few.

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Gosh, my first week and my new job is rapidly coming to a close. Everyone here has been so nice and I love the company. I'm happy to be back in the 9-5 world again. Not that I didn't enjoy being my own boss and setting my own hours...it's just that I really dig a steady paycheck.

It should be a relatively quiet weekend for me. Gianni is in San Angelo and I'm finding this to keep myself busy. I'm going to dinner and a movie with friends tonight and I'll be heading over to my Dads tomorrow to watch the OU/Texas game. Like i said, it should be a nice quiet weekend.

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Looks like TNT is going to re-broadcast COME TOGETHER: A NIGHT FOR JOHN LENNON'S WORDS & MUSIC which originally aired last night. I watched the majority of it and was extremely moved by several of the songs. I've always been a huge Beatles fan and in the past a few of their songs would make my eyes tear up just a bit, but last night watching Dave Matthews sing "In My Life", I totally lost it. I blubbered like a baby for the entire song. That song has always moved me, but with the events of September 11th, that song now takes on a totally new meaning. Sorry, I'm tearing up again just typing this.

Which brings me to another point; I have been trying to rationally grasp the events for the past few weeks. At first I was stunned and basically numb. Then I was saddened by the tremendous loss of life. I thought I’d deal with things a little better as time passed...well I have not. I break down and cry in the car when I hear certain songs or when the DJ discusses the past events with a caller on air. I STILL cannot put my mind around the number of presumed dead. I have to say presumed because I cannot fathom that number being an actual count of loss.

I've tried to go on with my life and not let the terrorist win, but yesterday I found myself almost in a panic when Gianni e-mailed me at work to let me know that his office had asked if he might have any interest in going to Buenos Aries for a couple of days next month. All I could think about was number one, that he would have to fly and number two, that he would be out of the country. I know I'm a big baby, but my Grandmother cancelled her trip to England because she didn't want to chance being stuck over there if war were to break out. She was supposed to be visiting her family for the first time in 21 years and now she is not going.

I guess I'm just wanting to stop crying, I'm looking for a way to turn the clock back and not have to relieve September 11th over and over again for the rest of my life. I will say that hearing Kevin Spacey tell the world last night that the "terrorist failed to tear this country apart” really meant something to me. In fact, I think these tragic events may have even brought the world just a little closer together. It’s odd that I can be saying that at a time when we are facing the possibility of war, but it really is true.

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Apparently my Theme Song is Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves. What's yours?

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a cause that is very close to my heart, my Great Grandmother died at a very early age of breast cancer. Did you know that breast cancer does not only affect women? An estimated 1,500 men will be diagnosed in 2001. About 400 men will die from the disease. This is a disease that can touch everyone, please help in anyway that you can.

A few links to spark your interest.
The Susan G Kome Foundation
Race for the Cure

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Well, my first day at my new job was pretty fun. I'm still getting to know everybody in the office and still trying to get familiarized with the how and how not to's. I think I'm going to like it a lot. It's a little different from my last couple of jobs, I have my own office for one thing. :) I get to decorate it as I like, I think one of my huge Beatles posters might have to go to work with me tomorrow, that or my poster size photo I took of Eric Clapton in concert back in '95. I'll have to do a little cleaning up before I can bring my Lava Lamp to the office.

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