SnOw... YaY!!

HaPpY nEw YeAr!!!

Happy New year!!!

YuMmY!!!

I made the best brownies/choc chip cookies today!!! SOOOO GOOD!

I decided to take some to work.. but most go to my favorite computer geeks :)

My InAuGuRaL cOoKiEs

YUMMY!!

GoD BLeSs ThE UsA

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

Artist: Lee Greenwood lyrics

EnD oF 2008

This year has been full of ups and downs, good and bad, right and wrong... I'm so happy for all the new friends I've made and even the friends I've lost. With every year that passes I'm happy to know that I learn from my failures, mistakes, successes and good deeds.. 2008 has been no different from any other year when it comes to the many obstacles I've faced.

I wish that everyone can look back on your year during 2008 and see the good and the bad... but most importantly learn from it, move on and have a great beginning in 2009!

I really am happy for every person that has touched my life in some way this year and in years past. I wish everyone good health and happiness in everything you do....

fRiEnDs

If your reading this, I'm sure you know which category you fall into...

To all my old "friends" that read this blog... really.. is it necessary? It's a shame that you find comfort in talking about others... I know I'm going into 2009 holding no grudges and truly wishing the best for everyone.. including you..

To friends lost... I hope that 2009 brings us back together in one way or another. I know life is busy and I hope you know you are missed...

To all my new friends... I look forward to new adventures and good times to come. Even if I've only known you for two days.. I truly am happy that you have come into my life and look forward to everything 2009 will bring.

To all my old friends... I love you soooo much! I'm so happy to know you are there for me when I need you and I hope you know I'm here if you ever need me.. I wouldn't be the person that I am today if it weren't for each and everyone one of you. I'm glad to know that it doesn't matter if I talk to you everyday, once a month or even once a year.. that our friendship remains strong.

wAsHiNgToN

My brother and his family..

My nieces and me :)


I had a blast in Washington visiting my brother and his family.. but back to MD I come!!!

OnLy tHiNg I DiDn'T gEt

MeRrY ChRiStMaS

ImPoRtAnT LeSsOnS

Thanks to my girl KP for these!

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.

Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.

If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is probably not for you.

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a wise investment.

Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

There are two theories for arguing with women. Neither one works.

Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative.

HaPpY tHaNkSgIvInG

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Hope you have a great day, filled with family/friends and lots of food!!

LeAviNg On A jEt pLaNe

(Chantal Kreviazuk - Leaving On A Jet Plane)

I'm... I'm...

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye

But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn
The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go

'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go

I'm...

There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I'll tell you now, they don't mean a thing

Every place I go, I think of you
Every song I sing, I sing for you
When I come back I'll wear your wedding ring

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go

'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go

Now the time has come to leave you
One more time, oh, let me kiss you
And close your eyes and I'll be on my way

Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times that I won't have to say...

Oh, kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go

'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go

And I'm leaving on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh, babe, I hate to go

But I'm leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
Leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
Leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
Leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
Leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
Leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
Leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
Leaving on a jet plane
(Ah ah ah ah)
(Leaving) On a jet plane

pAcKiNg

I'm the worst at packing! You would think that a quick three day trip would be easy for me to pack for.... um... NO!

I have six says worth of clothes on my bed.. I seriously need to reconsider this! I'm not taking a checked bag (which is usually a definite for me) because I refuse to pay the $15 checked bag fee... and IT'S A THREE DAY TRIP!! LOL..

Well.. wish me luck!

gOt TiLL iTs gOnE

(Janet Jackson - Got Till It's Gone)

What's - what's the next song?
The one about me.
I like this one.
Huh, uh, what...Like Joni says:

Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone

Have a feelin'
Now believin'
That you were the one
I was meant to be with
Oh, how I'm wishin'
Thinkin' dreamin'
'Bout you
And the love
How'd I ever let you get away

Got 'till it's gone
Got 'till it's gone
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's (Gone)
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's (Gone)
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone

If I could turn back
The hands of time
Make you fall in love
In love with me again
So would you give me
Another chance to love
To love you
Love you the right way
No games

Got 'till it's gone
Got 'till it's gone
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's (Gone)
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's (Gone)
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's

Yo, let me just fuck with it for a minute - what
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone
Now you realizing when the nights go long, right
Campaign for me to stay
When you know that I'm gone, right
You act all wild
When I tell you to settle
I was working 'round the clock
But your girls want to meddle
Talkin' about, I heard he swims with this chick on the beach
That was out with the tide but my love you impeached
Now you lookin' at the walls
Head in hand
Cold jonezin'
Ringing my house
Hanging up and imposing
Now why you wanna go and do that?
Love huh…
And why you wanna go and do that?
And do that? Huh…
Now why you wanna go and do that?
Love huh…
And why you wanna go and do that?
And do that? Huh…
Now why you wanna go and do that?
Love huh…
And why you wanna go and do that?
And do that? Huh…
Now why you wanna go and do that?
Love huh…
And why you wanna go and do that?
And do that?

Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's (Gone)
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's (Gone)
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's (Gone)
That you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone

ThOuGhT fOr ThE wEeK

“Look for opportunity.

You can’t wait for it to knock on the door

. . . you might not be home.”

- Jinger Heath

 

 

PiC oF tHe DaY

VeTeRaNs DaY

Thank you to all of those men and women who have served/are serving for our country.

Sent from my iPhone

LoL

Thanks CV for posting these.. they are too funny and made me laugh.. exactly what I needed!

ThOuGhT fOr ThE dAy

“We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.”              

-  George Orwell