I will be very honest and say I hate reading anymore!!
My reason is because every day I'm responsible for capturing every exact word people say, working as a legal/corporate reporter, looking at words for pleasure kind of isn't my thing anymore. So something really has to draw me in and keep me else I just don't read it. I think that's understandable, don't ya think???
But I'm curious.....since I'm going to give this writing thing another try.....I'd like to know (as it may inspire me) what guys read....what holds their attention, where they pick up a book or a magazine and read it from cover to cover. Of course I want to know the same of the ladies, too. But being a woman I kind of know what we women read.....we may not always love what we read but do anyhow to gain answers to questions that we find the answer isn't there anyhow, just the hype!!!
So help me out, tell me what's the name of the book or at least the genre you like best???
I remember growing up having to bunk with my sister....it was okay as far as sharing a room and even the bed with her.....but.....she was impossible to sleep with....always moving, kicking, touching me with her cold feet and then getting smacked in the middle of the night by her flailing arms......YIKES!!!
So I thought I was ruined forever to allow anyone to sleep in my bed!!!
But I have to admit there's a coziness and a closeness of sleeping with a husband that's very comforting......until.....of course, he started snoring......or breathing for that matter....when all is quiet even his breathing was loud....but I think it was always a precursor to or perhaps in lieu of his......snoring!!
I'm a very light sleeper so noises tend to wake me up. Even the sound of someone rolling over during the night wakes me!!
I used to get upset (but kept it to myself) with being disturbed every night, not really getting the rest and sleep I needed. I'd feel restless, longing to toss and turn....but never wanted to disturb him.....gees, tit for tat, huh???
Talk about pressure.........first we search for our perfect one and only and then we find out we can't sleep with them!!!
Anyone else come across this same situation? Or is it only us light sleepers who will unfortunately have trouble with this all our lives???
The other morning I was in a hurry getting ready, after applying moisturizer I didn't wipe my hands clean before dotting on a bit of foundation!
Now ladies know moisturizer on hands and a glass bottle don't mix!!!
Yep, oops, dropped it on my lap and it spilled all over my outfit. Seriously not having enough time to pre-treat, I just changed quickly and dealt with it later.
Big mistake, right? Actually, as I reached for the stain remover, I accidentally grabbed Lysol Orange Breeze, an all purpose cleaner and sprayed it on the stain. Oops.....nope.....not an oops, the stain came out easily. So I purposely used it on a few other items and found it to work great!!! Imaging that!!
Did anybody know about that laundry trick? How about any others???
Most people say it does not, therefore we have to grab the opportunity as it presents itself the first time!!!
I'm not so sure!!!
But then again, perhaps, what I believe may be opportunity is actually destiny!!
I have three areas of opportunity that continually present themselves to me or is it destiny???
One is a place to live. I found a home ten years ago that I fell in love with though it was seriously out of my reach. I know I wasn't making enough money at the time, had no down payment, etc., and because I did nothing about it, it quickly slipped away. Now ten years later, the same house is available and is just a tiny bit out of my reach. The house is in absolute terrific condition, really move in.....just a cleaning and personal changes, that's it! So I've got to make a decision.......because truly opportunity is a knocking!!! Twice, ya think???
Second is for the last 15 years of my life people have been telling me to write a novel!! Be an author!!! Well, I've published somewhat, articles, three children's books, and was a journalist for a newspaper! None of which led anywhere or afforded me funds to pursue it any further. Of late, it seems everyone I run into keeps telling me I ought to write a novel of my experiences and encounters. I was just presented with an invitation to work with professors and fellow authors to get something publish........so what's odd is that I do believe I have readers, because it was very evident working at the newspaper, sales went up and people came right out telling me and praising my work! But I have such extreme anxiety over submitting my work to publishers......we all know you can submit to 100 and 99 will reject your work! It's finding that one that's most difficult! And who can spend all their time just finding that one???? Writing in one's spare time would work well here.....but, hey, what's spare time????? So, here I think I hear opportunity knocking yet again!!! But what to do????
And then there is LOVE!!! Ugggghhhhh!!! Admittedly, I just don't understand it!!! So many opportunities come to pass, meeting and dating guys.....yet (sorry to some guys) it's just not an opportunity at all! And then with others.....there's a wonderful opportunity, yet the guy has no intention of getting serious any time soon, if ever!! Go figure!!! Opportunity knocking.....I don't know!! Destiny..............oh, please........thought destiny was soooooooo much easier!!!
So what do you all think???? Do you have opportunity in your life that seems to knock more than once?
Recently I had the opportunity.....or perhaps burden.....to visit Manhattan....NYC for a business trip that was to also include a night out on the town!!!
I have to admit, I was treated royally, not only by being picked up in a stretch limousine, but also returned safely home in same!!! I was so lucky to have had that safety fortune!!!
Actually, however, riding in a limo was no big deal (sorry, but it wasn't my first experience) it's just been part of my job. Seriously for anyone who may not have had the opportunity.....to me.........it's like riding in any other vehicle. The only part that shocks me every time is when pulling up to curbside and I get out......I wonder why all heads turn and eyes are on me. That's freaky! Then it dawns on me it's just the limo.....not me!!! But on this occasion, I think it was a little bit because of me!! Here's why.....and yes, I laugh now, but I didn't then!!! I was wearing a pretty outfit and my skirt though long had side slits that reach a respectable area of just an inch above the knee. A little sexy but still very modest. However from a seated position and scooting over to the edge of the limo to get out gracefully and elegantly while wearing heels, my skirt kind of took an extreme upward hike. Okay......so everyone saw a little bit too much leg and perhaps then some.....YIKES.
Oh, well. Good thing I had fast hands and righted the situation quickly. I'm just glad I didn't hook my heel in the hem of my skirt and fall flat on my face!
My business meeting consisted of a little over 40....MEN!!! Ooooooooooooo la la!!! They were all executive types, mainly business men from the US but several from around the world!! Kind of intimidating to be the only woman in the room!!! It went well and was actually a bit of fun!
I only wish I had taken more photos and had more time to explore all of Manhattan! I guess since I hadn't, this way I'm more inclined to revisit soon!
The architecture of buildings and bridges I found amazing. And something else sort of surprised me, is the noise or business.....I didn't seem to see that or experience it. It was actually quite peaceful! Amazing, huh????
In this photo below, I'm not sure exactly where the location is but.....if anyone knows me a little bit they'll understand why I found it to be one of the best places I visited...........cuz, I love the water!!!
Click image to enlarge My favorite spot!
I believe that's the Hudson River and across the way is something called the Palisades!
So that's kind of it for my......hey, you know something, this was actually sort of my very first pleasure trip (I know, I know, mixed with a little business in there, too) but seriously the last time I was on a vacation.....hmmmmm.....seems like ages ago!!! Even when I went to the lake during the winter, it was more business than fun!!!
I think I'm getting the bug for travel!!! Hmmmmm....that's a new leaf for me!!! Only thing is going places don't mean as much unless you go and share them with someone!! This trip taught me that!!!
The time has come where I must confess, I can't blog any longer!!!
For several months, my life has grabbed hold of growth and opportunity, occupying me entirely and thus not leaving much time to communicate, share or even play among the blogs!!! So I'm giving up. Though, I'll still try to hop around visiting fellow blogs from time to time!!!
Sorry I've not responded to the last blog (if I get the chance....I shall)!!
Just remember:
Share Your Blessings
A loving smile, A tender touch, A thoughtful word. These means so much.
A helping hand In time of need, Encouragement For each good deed.
A chance for play, When work is done, To savor life And well-earned fun.
With blessings such As these to share, We turn to God In thankful prayer.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind. Hebrews 13:16
Hey, anybody interested in taking a quiz???? That's right the kids are back to school....it's time for their quizzes.......so here's yours!!!
1. The level of a building that is underground is called the: a Cellar b Basement
2. What do you call the night before Halloween? a Nothing b Devil's night c Mischeif night
3. You bring back your groceries in a... a Sack b Bag 4. The act of covering a house or area in front of a house with toilet paper is called... a Toilet papering b Rolling c TP'ing
5. You call sweetened, carbonated beverages: a Soda b Pop c Coke
6. You drink from: a A water fountain b A drinking fountain
7. You tend to call the sweet spread on top of cake: a Icing b Frosting c Both
8. Do you use the word cruller? a Yes b No
9. What do you call a traffic situation in which several roads meet in a circle and you have to get off at a certain point? a Rotary b Something else like a circle, traffic circle, or roundabout
10. What do you call an easy class? a A crip course b A gut c A blow off
11. If it's raining while the sun is shining, you call it: a The Devil is Beating His Wife b A sunshower c You have no term for it
12. What do you call something that is diagonal from you? a Kitty corner b Diagonal c Catty corner
13. What is the four wheeled contraption you push around your groceries in? a Buggy b Carriage c Shopping / grocery cart
14. You work out in... a Tennis shoes b Sneakers
15. "Y'all"... a Just rolls off your tongue b Is not sometihng you say
16. The second syllable in pajamas sounds like: a The A in jam b The A in father
17. Does "caramel" have two or three syllables? a Two b Three c You say it both ways
18. Do you pronounce "aunt" like "ant"? a Yes b No
19. "Route" rhymes with... a Boot b Out
20. Mary / marry / merry... a Are pronounced differently b Are pronounced the same
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My Linguistic Profile
55% General American English
30% Yankee
5% Dixie
5% Upper Midwestern
0% Midwestern
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I was unsure whether we (us standard members) could or not write testimonials.......well, I learned we can!!!
A while back I actually left one for a wonderful friend, Glefina, but never actually knew if it worked.
Sometimes as a standard member even though it let's you go through a process, after clicking the last button of that process it oftentimes sends us to an Order Upgrade page indicating what was just tried was not allowed!! Frustrating, but then again....hey, that the perks of being a paid member!!! So I can't complain!!
I just left a testimonial for Clay to double make sure it actually works. Glefina is a paid member and Clay is a standard......so it worked in both instances......they both are, of course, in my network of friends.....wonder if that has anything to do with it working!!!
No....contrary to what some are thinking, I haven't left BC. And no, I've not been snatched up by some dishy looking fella and eloped or anything like that!!! I'm just very busy with a seven week training program at my work. It's exhausting and time consuming....so any times that I do check into BC I just don't have the time to blog or respond to much of anything. Soooooooo, that's it!!!
I'm sorry that so many of you miss me!! I miss you too, and appreciate you telling me so, but I'm just too busy, that's all!!!
Oh, and thanks so much for the beautiful testimonials that some of you left for me recently, actually all of them are awesome!!! I'm not positive if I can give testimonials....I certainly hope it's possible for a standard member.....I will check into it in a few weeks when my work thingy eases up. There's so many people I've met over my almost one year here and I'd like to leave a testimonial for them!!!
I hope everyone is doing well, still keeping so many of you in my prayers....God bless!!
I remember when I first joined BC and I read a few profiles I actually came across a few men who indicated that they hoped to find someone who would take care of them.
It caught my attention because I wondered what they actually meant by that. I know for me, as a woman, it means things like.....if my car broke down and I called my guy...he'd say, okay, baby, don't worry, I'll call a tow truck, or say, I'm on my way! That he'd get rid of or keep away from me bugs, spiders, snakes, mice, bats, or other creepy crawly things. That he'd let me cling on to him during thunder and lightening storms as they highly terrify me. That he'd make me feel safe wherever we went. That he'd be someone I could be proud of as that would make me feel secure in our relationship. That he'd take care of me when I got the sniffles....really take care of me and wouldn't make me feel like I was a great burden to him.
And finally, which is the biggest of all, that he would love me as God intended love between two of His people!! It means other things too to me, but these are just some of the ones that come to mind at the moment!!
