Early Mornings
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Posted:Oct 2, 2007 3:43 am
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My started 5th grade this year and in the town I live in in Rhode Island, 5th through 8th grades are in the middle school. The Middle School and High School are also on the same "campus" (as they refer to it) so the buses pick up grades 5 through 12 at the same time.
This seems all fine and dandy in theory except for the fact that my has to be up at 5:30 in the morning to get ready for school, have breakfast and be driven to the bus stop for 6:20. I can honestly tell you, since becoming a stay-at-home-mom, I had forgotten what getting up at 5:30 AM was like!!!! I have never been, nor will I ever be a morning person. I am more of a night owl and love to stay up later in the evenings.
Needless to say, I am not enjoying this 5:30 regimen. The alarm goes off and I am startled every morning out of a sound sleep. They have been back in school since the end of August but I have yet to get used to this new schedule. I have even started going to bed earlier to try to make up for having to get up when it is still dark out. Of course I go to bed earlier and what do I do....lay there and read until after midnight!!
So what do I do to get out of this routine of getting to sleep so late so it isn't so "painful" waking up in the AM? If I try to go to sleep right when I get in bed at 10 PM, I lie there and stare at the ceiling thus the reading until I am tuckered out. Since I am not a morning person perhaps I am just doomed to suffer every morning....not quite sure but I am sure of one thing....I HATE MORNINGS!!! LOL
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Libraries
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Posted:Oct 2, 2007 3:32 am
Last Updated:Oct 3, 2007 12:49 pm
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My 10 year old (still getting used to that since she just turned 10 yesterday!!!) is an avid reader. Every year they come out with a list of the Rhode Island 's Book Award Nominees and the are required to read from this list during the summer. The list consists of 20 different books. If your reads 5 of the books by January, they are allowed to participate in something called the Rooster Games. If they complete all 20 on the list then they get a special prize.
My , being the avid reader that she is, has decided she will complete all 20 (she's on here 13th now). We have been getting many of them from the libraries in the area. All the Rhode Island libraries are interconnected so you can go to any of them with the same card.
Yesterday, we went to the library in Wakefield and I noticed something funny. Libraries have a certain, distinct smell to them (not a bad smell but a smell nonetheless). It doesn't matter what library you walk into, they all smell the same. I started thinking it must be because of all the books, but if you think about it a book store does not have the same smell. I have therefore come to the conclusion that it must be because of the number of older books that are continuously changing hands. Also, many library buildings are older and have a bit of mustiness to them. This combined with the older books is what I believe causes the smell. It is the only thing I can logically come up with. Any thoughts? Has anyone else ever noticed the same thing or are my olfactory senses just out of whack?? Or maybe I have too much time on my hands and notice things the average person doesn't....who knows!!
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Movies
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Posted:Oct 1, 2007 9:59 am
Last Updated:Oct 2, 2007 10:48 am
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This weekend, my girls wanted to go and see the new Rock movie called The Game Plan. We decided to bring them on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, after paying, getting our popcorn, getting our seats and actually seeing the previews starting we never got to see the movie.
Here we were in a theater with about 15 people in it. Since the movie had just started this past weekend it was in one of the larger theaters that the multiplex type theaters have. As we were sitting there waiting for the movie to start, these two girls in their late teens or early 20s come into the theater with their mother who must have been in her 50s. They proceed to sit in the seats right in front of us....the two girls sitting directly in front of my two daughters who are 9 and 6. These were taller, larger girls so my daughters could not see the movie screen at this point and told me as much.
There were people sitting on either side of us so we couldn't move one way or the other so that my girls could view the screen. I nicely tapped the mother on the shoulder and asked if they could move down several seats so that my daughters' views would not be blocked. She proceeded to tell me that they will sit whereever the F.... they like. I told her that I could understand if the movie theater was crowded but that we were sitting in a practically empty theater and it is just common courtesy to not obstruct people's views under such circumstances, especially those of little .
Her 's then proceeded to tell me to shut the F up so my husband kindly asked them to not speak with such vulgar language to his wife or in front of his . They both proceeded to tell my husband that they can speak any way they desire and we couldn't stop them. I told the mother that I was amazed that she had brought up here two girls to have such little respect for people but that I could understand based on her response to me and her lack of courtesy when asked to simply move down several seats.
The previews started and my youngest sat on my husband's lap while my older sat on her feet to boost herself up. My youngest asked my husband why those people were so mean so one of the girls turned around again and told my to shut the F up. Well needless to say, I don't take very kindly to someone speaking to my that way. My husband by this point was very angry as well. He got up from his seat, went around to the seat in front of the girl that had said that to my and said, "Now you look here you fat, ugly pig" (now I know my husband should not have said something like that but at this point anger won out over logic). Well that was all it took....the girl took her large drink and flung it at my husband, getting it all over him.
Needless to say, my husband got soaked so we had to gather up the and leave the movie theater. We immediately spoke to the manager and told her about the situation. She saw how soaked my husband was and immediately went into the movie theater and escorted the three of them out of the movie theater. We were given readmission tickets for two shows to make up even for the price of the popcorn and drinks we had gotten which I thought was very nice of them.
So after all that, we never got to see the movie. I was absolutely amazed that three individuals could be so absolutely crass, uncourteous and disrespectful, especially in front of two little girls. I don't know about anyone else but when I go into a movie theater, the first thing I do is look to see the seating situation and if there are plenty of seats I make sure that I pick a seat that isn't directly in front of anyone because I don't like to obstruct people's view if at all possible. Maybe that is just me, but for some reason I doubt it....I still have to believe that there are people there who are respectful and courteous of others.
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Emails
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Posted:Sep 19, 2007 12:59 pm
Last Updated:Oct 3, 2007 7:02 pm
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Let me prefice this blog by saying I am EXTREMELY grateful for all the kind word and well wishes that people have sent me during my chemo treatments. Now that I am cancer free, I still continue to get many congratulations emails, etc which once again I am EXTREMELY grateful for.
I've also been receiving many emails lately stating that people hope that I stay cancer free and applaud my positive attitude, however they have lost a loved one or multiple loved ones to cancer so I should make myself aware of the fact that it could return.
As a cancer survivor, it is always very inspirational to get emails from individuals who are survivors as well or emails of congratulations however it is a bit disheartening to get what I am not referring to as "cancer recurrence warning" emails.
I (along with anyone else who has battled cancer) know that once you have cancer there is always the possibility of it returning and my heart goes out to everyone who has lost a friend or loved one to this dreaded disease. These "warning" emails, however are a bit of a downer for me first because it saddens me to hear that someone lost their battle and second it puts a damper on the hope that people do remain cancer free. I am sure that everyone that sends these emails are trying to be nice and have the best intentions, however I guess if they were worded somewhat differently they wouldn't be as depressing to read or as much of a downer.
I prefer to surround myself with optimism and life rather than thinking of death or the potential of it or the potential of a recurrence of my cancer. Is that wrong of me? Am I just being an inconsiderate bitch? I'm not sure, but I do know how the "warning" emails make me feel and I don't like the feelings in the least.
Once again, to all cancer survivors who have written me and shared their stories, to all the people battling cancer currently who have sent me well wishes and to everyone else in general who has said nothing but wonderful things, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the individuals who have sent me the "warning" emails, I am truly sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you.
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Important Questions Answered
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Posted:Sep 18, 2007 11:58 am
Last Updated:Oct 17, 2007 7:26 pm
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Here are 5 questions I am sure everyone is dying to know the answers to. My personal favorites were number 3 and 4.
Important Questions Answered:
1. What are the small bumps around a woman's nipple for?
A: It's Braille for "Suck here."
2. What is an Australian kiss?
A: It is the same as a French kiss, only "down under".
3. What do you do with 365 used condoms?
A: Melt them down, make a tire and call it a Goodyear.
4. Why are hurricanes normally named after women?
A: Because when they come they are wet and wild, but when they go they take your house and car with them.
5. Why do women rub their eyes when they get up in the morning?
A: Because they don't have any balls to scratch.
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What's in a Name
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Posted:Sep 17, 2007 7:29 am
Last Updated:Oct 14, 2007 9:38 am
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We all have User IDs whether it be on this site, another similiar site, email IDs or chat program IDs. Oftentimes, a person will select a User ID that in some way describes who they are or what they may be looking for.
It always amazes me however just how many User IDs use such vulgar language. For example, I have seen numerous women's profiles on here that use the "C" word as part of their profile name. Why on earth would a woman choose to use that particular word which, in today's culture, is considered to be obscene and therefore greatly offensive. Do they have no respect for themselves and do they really expect to get respect from others when they knowingly and freely use such a word to describe themselves?
Obviously, we all have a right to make our own decisions and choose our own profile names. To each his own as they say. However, I have often wondered when I have come across such names if perhaps they are the "fake" profiles that are proliferate on this site or if people actually feel that way about themselves.
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Condoms
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Posted:Sep 13, 2007 7:16 pm
Last Updated:Oct 2, 2007 3:46 pm
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Why Condoms Come in Boxes of 3, 6 and 12
A man walks into a drugstore with his 8-year-old . They happen to walk by the condom display and the boy asks, "What are these, Dad?" The man matter-of-factly replies, "Those are called condoms, . Men use them to have safe sex."
"Oh I see," replied the boy. "I've heard of sex in Health Class in school." The boy looks over the display and picks up a package of 3 and asks, "Why are there three in this package?"
The dad replies, "Those are for high school boys, one for Friday, one for Saturday and one for Sunday." "Cool," say the boy.
He notices a 6-pack and asks, "Then who are these for?" "Those are for college men," the dad answers. "TWO for Friday, TWO for Saturday and "TWO for Sunday."
"WOW!" exclaimed the boy, "then who uses THESE?" he asks, picking up the 12-pack. With a sign and a tear in his eye, the dad replied, "Those are for married men. One for January, one for February, one for March....."
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Ultrasounds
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Posted:Sep 12, 2007 3:59 pm
Last Updated:Sep 19, 2007 1:26 pm
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As many of you know, I spent the past year battling cancer and am now in monitoring mode. As part of my monitoring, I am required to go for regular CT Scans. Well as luck would have it, they found something on my ovary that needed further investigation, thus they sent me for an ultrasound.
My ultrasound was scheduled for today and it was interesting as I was sitting there in the waiting room. I looked around the room and most of the couples there were waiting for ultrasounds to see their babies for the first time. I remember when I had my and how exciting it was to sit there waiting to see this little life growing inside you. I was very happy for these couples, but couldn't help thinking how life can change in just a few short years.
Here I was sitting there amongst all these happy individuals with this huge knot in my stomach, knowing that this time I was going through an ultrasound to see if what they saw on my ovary was benign or malignant. I wished so desparately that I could have been one of the people sitting there for a happy reason rather than for a potentially devastating one.
Luckily, what they found on my ovary was an ovarian cyst which had completely resolved itself....in a nutshell, NO CANCER!! I was so happy I actually cried. The ultrasound tech told me I was his best patient of the day because he was able to provide me with news which he considered even more exciting than whether or not a person was having a boy or a girl.
I think I walked out of the hospital even happier and with a bigger smile on my face than the couples who had just seen their babies for the first time. Amazing how a few simple words can change how a person is feeling so dramatically.
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Remembering 9/11
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Posted:Sep 11, 2007 9:50 am
Last Updated:Sep 12, 2007 8:34 pm
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It seems like only yesterday, but today marks the 6th anniversary of 9/11. We as a country have had time to heal but we will never forget. I remember that day vividly. My husband was in New York City on business and the doom I felt until I heard from him and heard he was okay was almost unbearable. I was lucky enough to not have lost a loved one on that tragic day but my prayers and thoughts still go out to all the victims and families on a regular basis.
So on this day of rememberance, everyone should take a moment to remember those who we lost on September 11, 2001 and we should also say a prayer of thanks to all the men and women who are fighting for our country each day to prevent such a tragic event from every happening again.
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10 Sex Cravings All Guys Have
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Posted:Sep 10, 2007 9:10 am
Last Updated:Sep 17, 2007 3:13 am
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I was reading an article this morning about sexual cravings of men and they came up with 10 cravings that all men have. Here is the list in no particular order:
1. He wants a girl that can turn herself on: Men realize that it takes women longer to get revved up and although they don't mind doing the work to get us aroused, they'd love for us to participate or to even get it started so they can sit back and watch.
2. He wants sex to be fun: Sexual romps are not always as seamless as they look in the movies. Sometimes a position may not work out right or something may be done that doesn't feel as comfortable as you or your partner would like. Keep things light and fun in the bedroom even when things don't go absolutely perfect.
3. He wants you to drop hints: Men are not mindreaders and they do not know every little thing that turns each individual woman on specifically. He wants a woman who will erotically tell him what feels good and what doesn't.
4. He wants to watch: Men are very visual and as such, being able to see things happening is almost as good for a man as the feel of them happening. Consider mirrors or positions that allow him to see and feel the intercourse. Men also love to watch their women perform oral pleasures on them, so position yourselves in such a way that he has a good view.
5. He wants you to be naughty: Men want to know just how much enjoy sex. Be the initiator at times, nibble at him in the throes of passion, or talk dirty to him. These are all things that will let your man know that his good girl can be "bad" in the bedroom.
6. He wants a "Wow, what was that?" Experience: Men love to know that there is something that you can do to them that really turns them on or pushes them over the edge. Be creeative and pull out something so wild that he'll never see it coming but he'll remember it for days afterward.
7. He wants to mix things up: Repetition can make between the sheets time humdrum. Variety is the key to keeping him in a heightened state of arousal because he doesn't know what to expect. Change up positions during a love making session, vary the speed or pressure of intercourse, use toys during foreplay. There are a myriad of things that can be done to keep things spicy. Once again, be creative and your man will love it.
8. He wants nooky out of nowhere: Men love spontaneity. Spring your desire to have sex with him out of nowhere. It will give him a huge ego boost knowing you are hot for him and that you want him.
9. He wants to take you: Bring out the beast in your man by initiating some "take me I'm yours" action. Men love to be raw and animalistic in the bedroom at times. Play hard to get and make him go after what he wants. When he finally does get you, encourage him to be a bit more forceful without hurting you. Encouraging him to go faster or harder will really turn him on.
10. He wants to do nothing sometimes: Men occassionally want us to take over in the bedroom. He wants to know he can just lie back and let you have your way with him. It is a huge fantasy and huge turnon for men.
So men, are these actually 10 cravings that you have? Are there others that aren't listed that you really crave in the bedroom.
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Muscles.....Relationship Maker or Breaker
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Posted:Sep 9, 2007 8:17 am
Last Updated:Sep 17, 2007 7:30 am
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I've always been a sucker for really nice abs....you know the ones, the six packs that lead down to those oh so sexy dimples on the lower hip bones. Well interestingly enough I was reading an article earlier today about a recent study that was done concerning muscular men versus their scranny counterparts.
According to the study, guys with six-packs, buldging biceps and huge hamstrings tend to have more sex partners and one-night stands versus guys with an average muscular stature. The study also suggested that many women tend to think that muscular men are less likely to commit so when they are looking for a committed relationship, they tend to look for a less muscular man.
They didn't provide reasons for their findings but thought the information was interesting none the less. So what do you think women? Do you tend to shy away from a muscular guy if you are looking for a committed relationship? What about you men? Do you think your physical stature, whether muscular or scranny effects the number of sex partners you have or your willingness to commit?
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10 Things to Know About Kissing
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Posted:Sep 9, 2007 7:55 am
Last Updated:Sep 17, 2007 6:06 pm
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Gee, you'd think I actually enjoyed kissing or something. I think this is my third or fourth blog on the subject recently. Anyway, I always enjoy sharing the little tidbits of information I find interesting so here it is.
10 Things to Know About Kissing:
1. Record romancing: The current record for the longest kiss is held by a New Jersey couple who kissed for a record 30 hours, 59 minutes, and 27 seconds on December 5, 2001, as part of a Valentine's Day TV special.
2. Make-out workout: A passionate kiss uses up 6.4 calories per minute.
3. Oooh! Germs!: During a kiss, as many as 278 colonies of bacteria are exchanged.
4. Road testing: The average American woman has kissed 79 men before she is married.
5. Sexiest screen smooches: According to a poll, the hottest kisses take place between Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in Gone With The Wind.
6. You may kiss the bride: The nuptial kiss at the altar began during Roman times as a symbol of the spiritual union between bride and groom, who exchanged "the breath of life."
7. Slip of the tongue: The term "French kiss" came into use in prudish America in 1923 as a slur on French culture, which was thought to be shockingly oversexed.
8. When in France: In France, they don't call it a French kiss at all. The proper, more titillating term: a "tongue kiss" or "soul kiss."
9. Kissing cousins: Ninety percent of the people of the world engage in kisses on the lips, anthropologists say. Some other cultures, such as Eskimos, use the "smell kiss" -- rubbing noses.
10. Lip smackeroos: A lipstick imprint of a kiss made by Mick Jagger's mouth once sold for $1,600.
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It's All in the Kiss...;And It's Good for You
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Posted:Sep 7, 2007 3:34 am
Last Updated:Sep 7, 2007 5:41 pm
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Kissing is one of my favorite forms of foreplay. I have always felt you could tell a lot by how a person kisses. When I ran across this little article, I found it very interesting so thought I'd share it with everyone. Seems kissing is actually good for us, so we should do lots of it!!! Any volunteers????
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Kissing is Good For You
It helps prevent tooth decay (better than brushing your teeth?) Dr. Peter Gorden, Dental Advisor at the British Dental Association, explains. “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which cause plaque build up. Kissing is nature's own cleaning process”, he adds. “It stimulates saliva flow and brings plaque levels down to normal.”
It relieves tension. A passionate kiss is a great relaxation technique, says stress consultant, Michele Kay Mcnabb. " When your mouth is in a kissing position, you are almost smiling and as our emotions and body language are so closely linked, it's almost impossible to smile and feel tense at the same time," she explains. "Also, your breathing becomes deeper and your eyes close when you kiss; that's what you do when you relax. It's a perfect way to shut out the world."
It helps you lose weight.-- just how long can you do that? You need use 3000 calories to lose one pound, i.e., 30,000 minutes, 500 hours... "A long kiss makes the metabolism burn up sugar faster than usual," says Claire Potter. "The calories burned depend on the intensity, but you can rely on 10 calories for every 10 minutes."
It slows the aging process. (That's important! ) "Kissing helps to tone your cheek and jaw muscles, so they're less likely to sag," says Cosmo's Fitness Consultant, Claire Potter.
It increases fitness levels. (Okay, now there is really no reason why you can't start some exercise now). “Your heart is pumping, your pulse is racing..."If kissing is exciting, you release adrenaline into the bloodstream and your heart pumps more blood around your body,” says Dr. Susan Hotchkies. "It's a great cardiovascular workout."
It’s a good indication of what's to come. Kissing a new guy gives you the perfect opportunity to check out his pheromones - the chemical messengers that signal sexual attraction. "The first kiss is always a good way to work out if there's any chemistry between you, "says Paul Brown, a sexual and marital therapist. " In humans, it's thought that smells plays a vital part in subconscious attraction, and if your pheromones aren't 'in tune', you're unlikely to hit off!
It boosts self-esteem. There's nothing better than a passionate kiss for a major dose of feel good factor. "In theory, when you're kissing, you're happy. And when you're happy, you feel good about yourself," says psychotherapist Paul Zeal.
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