Hello and Thank YOU!

I just wanted to say hello to anyone who's wandering over here from Ramblings of a GreenYogurt!  Green was very kind to answer my questions and she mentioned my blog in her post, which was very kind.

So Hi to y'all, hope you make yourselves at home!



"Waving Madly" image borrowed from artpunk's photostream on Flickr


I'm in the process of transferring over a bunch of my old blog archives from two other blogs.  If you want to get notified whenever something new shows up over here, you can sign up to "follow me" over on the right side of the screen there --------->

THANK YOU to Green for being so sweet and kind and FUNNY!  If you didn't get here from there, you should go over there and read her blog too and follow her, because she's adorable, sweet, funny and good people!

Char

PS - Thanks to you Green, I found that for the first time I had a reason to make a label called "Friends" ... thank you!

Bloggy Transfers

As you  may have noticed, I've been transferring blog posts from the other THREE blogs that I have started over the years.  Bear with me during the transition.

I'm post dating them to the date that they were originally posted on the old blogs.

Char

Lent - from spaces.live

February 09


Lent

I'm not Catholic, so I'm not going to be giving up anything for Lent.

My close friend is Catholic and "will be until the day he dies", but he says he's not a "practicing" Catholic, so he's not giving up anything for Lent either.

One of my bosses is on a cruise, so I don't know what she gave up for Lent, but i'm sure she found someone on that boat to give her an ash mark last Wednesday, and I'm equally sure she gave up something for Lent.

The other boss gave up sweets for Lent.

I felt the need to protest. He really likes sweets, and can be unruly without them. I told him he should've given up girly martinis instead... At least that wouldn't affect us at work

Then I ate a big ole piece of my birthday cake in front of him

Char

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Missing


Thursday, July 02, 2009, 7:01:18 AM

I've been missing here. I guess I wanted to give Shauna the time to be on the front page where she belongs. I still miss her terribly.



I started another blog - determined I was going to say the truth there. I never wrote another word there. Well I haven't yet anyway.



I do want to say this. I'm missing a friend today very much. I found this friend around two years ago today.... lost the friend a few months later, and I'm sorry I did. I miss you, friend.



Charlene

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My Angel Went to Heaven Today


Monday, March 16, 2009, 11:15:01 PM


Shauna is gone :'-(

She left us today around 4:30pm. She was very brave.

She went to heaven with lots of mommy's tears on her little head.

She had lost another pound, and had stopped eating this morning. It was time.

I know I won't feel like this forever, by my heart feels broken tonight.

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, hugs and kisses.

Please give your pets an extra squeeze from Aunt CharChar tonight.


Char

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The Shauna I know - from my spaces.live blog

Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 10:07:30 PM


The Shauna I know.



There are so many things that I am going to miss about my little girl. I call her little… well she is now, but she was always the biggest of the bunch. She weighed over 14 lbs a year ago in May… now she weighs nine.



I am going to miss how she would come to bed each night and snuggle. She loved to climb up onto my hip once I got comfortable, or on my butt if I was laying on my tummy. She would knead for a few seconds an then stretch out and get comfy. I’m going to miss how she would love to get right up on the pillow and lick and chew your hair.



I will miss how she acted like a dog with her little mice. I would pull one out from the headboard of the bed, make sure my legs were safe, and ask her if she was going to get the mouse…. Then I would throw it into the living room and she would run after it, pick it up in her tiny mouth and carry it back to the bed to play some more.



I will miss her little meow, it sounds like reant-reant. It’s adorable.

I will miss her pretty, pretty face. A lot of people over the years have called her ugly, have said she looked like a burn victim, they have said lots of things, and I always say no… she’s unique and beautiful. She won my heart from the moment I saw her on my birthday over 10 years ago. Never mind the fact that she made me sneeze immediately, and when we got her home we found out that she had worms and dandruff and diarreah. LOL. We kept her and got her all patched up and she was part of the family.

Squeak didn’t think so though. Poor little Squeak got sick right after we brought her home. She pulled through though. We nursed Squeak back to health over three long months of IV fluids, antibiotics and tube feedings of ensure and Metamucil.



I will miss how Shauna came running when the can opener was going, and how she is the only one in the house who liked the tuna juice. I will miss sharing my hearts of palm with her. She thought that was the best treat in the world. I just dug a jar out tonight and fed her some. I think she was in heaven.



I don’t know what I’m going to do with the extra sink in the bathroom now. I almost cry when I walk in there. I am still keeping water in the sink, even though she hasn’t been in there in two months. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to just let the water drain.



All three of my girls have been here for me through a lot these past few years. There was many a night, I came home and cried on their shoulders.



I love Shauna dearly, and it’s getting so close to the end now. I just had to put a few more things down on paper.



Thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, kind words and stories. It means so much to me.



Char

My baby girl (kitty) is very, very, very sick - from my spaces.live blog

My baby girl (kitty) is very, very, very sick


Monday, March 09, 2009, 9:19:27 PM

I am beside myself with grief and I just have to vent. One of my three kitties is very sick. I saw the Vet on Saturday and she says she will be gone within the next 1-4 weeks. She has lost 5 pounds in the last few months, 2.5 within the last month alone. Her anemia numbers went from 29 to 14 in two weeks.



They think she has cancer. I am preparing myself to say goodbye to her. I'm giving her lots of treats, and lots of brushing, her favorite things. She purrs like crazy, and she is still moving, though not very much. She has taken up residence on my husband's desk, and he has kindly moved his stuff to the kitchen bar so she can spread out. She comes down and lays in the kitchen with her head hanging over the water bowl and that's the extent of her movements for the last two months.



She was our greeter, if you were two feet tall or 6 feet tall, she would welcome you with meows and leg weaving. She was always in the middle of the action and she would come to check on the other two when they get into tussles.



She loved to hang out in my bathroom. She had her own sink in there, it's never been used for anything other than her water bowl (there are two). She would hang out with me in there and it was her lair. She hasn't been in there in quite a long time now.



I'm going to miss her when she's gone, all I can do is try to make the most of my time with her now.



C

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A survey for those who are a little older... - from my spaces.live blog

A survey for those who are a little older...

Sunday, February 15, 2009, 3:43:00 PM

Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?! "Have you ever kissed someone?'' "Missed someone?'' "Told someone you loved them?'' "Drank alcohol?"...49 questions for the people who are a little older:


What bill do you hate paying the most?

Car Insurance


Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?

Raglan Road


What do you really want to be doing right now?

Playing Animal Crossing - City Folk


How many colleges did you attend?

One


Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?

It matched the jeans and shoes I wanted to wear.


What are your thoughts on gas prices?

Highway Robbery


First thought when the alarm went off this morning?

Surprisingly, we didn’t set an alarm this morning.


Last thought before going to sleep last night?

Complete and utter bliss.


Do you miss being a child?

Sometimes.


What errand/chore do you despise?

Cleaning the kitchen


Get up early or sleep in?

Sleep in for sure



Favorite lunch meat?

Boars Head Deluxe Ham


What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?

Usually the only reason I set foot in Wal-Mart is to pick up a prescription


Beach or lake?

Beach


Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?

Definitely not


Do you own property?

Yes


Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?

10 things I hate about you


Sopranos or Desperate Housewives?

Desperate Housewives


What famous person would you like to have dinner with?

Julia Roberts


Have you ever crashed your vehicle?

Not this one, yet.



Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?

No, thank goodness.


Ring Tone?

Sunnyday


Do you have a teddy bear?

Eayp


Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?

With bottled water on the side of the road


Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?

San Francisco


Do you go to church?

No, but I want to, never seem to make the time


At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?

Career


How old are you? ..

Today is the 8th… I’m thirty-mfrahdicfhhauud$%^&*()_


Do you have a "go to" person?

Hmmm. Yes. Several depending on the situation.


Best memory of your first love?

Walking through the neighborhood hand in hand


Best memory of current/last love?

Everyday we make wonderful memories


Are you where you want to be in life?

No, I have a few more things I want to do


Growing up, what was your favorite cartoon?

Tom & Jerry



What about you do you think has changed the most?

My attitude about life


Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life

Hell no


Are there times you still feel like a kid?

No


What was a “fad” you remember from your childhood?

Guess! Jeans


Did you ever have Troll dolls?

Maybe one or two


Did you have a pager?

Never


Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager?

81st Street Beach


Were you the type of kid you would want your children/friends children to hang out with?

Yeah



Who and what do you think impacted your life the most?

My parents


Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you?

Mr. DuBosq and Mr. Griffin



Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age”?

Not yet, but I’m sure I will


Do you wish you stayed in contact with anyone?

Sometimes


When did you start feeling like you were getting old?

When I turned 30


Would you change any of it if you could?

No, because I wouldn’t be where/who I am today.



Charlene

Yeah, so ok. - from my spaces.live blog

Yeah, so ok.


Sunday, February 15, 2009, 3:37:47 PM

I am utterly annoyed right now.

I hope everyone that is going to the Daytona 500 today has a great time.

I won't be there.


C

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Let the party begin! - From spaces.live

February 08


Let the party begin!

The birthday festivites have officially started. I had a fabulous lunch at Siam Orchid (www.mysiamorchid.com ) today with a few gals from work, Flower-Sister, Mr. Gamer - her husband, pumpkin (their daughter) and peanut (the two week old nephew).

I got to hold pumpkin for an extended period of time, and I informed her mother that she would have to refill her with sugar 'cause I stole all she had with her .

Peanut was tiny and precious and as a bonus he didn't spit up on me.

Lunch was delish... I got the volcano chicken. And the salad. Love that place.

The company was WAY better though.

(happy sigh)

C
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Totally Random - from my spaces.live blog

Totally Random

Friday, January 09, 2009, 8:17:21 AM

Coincidence?

John has been going through some stuff from one of his TWO storage units. In one of the most recent boxes, he brought home a bottle of Joy dish soap. The same bottle that I bought at the store just two days before. The same brand that I buy whenever I go to the store and stand in front of all the dishsoap choices we have these days.

I think it is so funny we have SO much in common. Down to the dishsoap ;-)

When I was little….

When I was in Seventh grade I got my hair cut short – REALLY short. I hated it and thought I looked like a boy. I’d never had my hair cut short before, and I never have since. Sometimes I wonder how I’d look with short hair though… then I remember that awful haircut.

Random

Sneaky kids scare me.

Was I a sneaky kid?

Yeah.

Heh.

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Of a night out - from my spaces.live blog

Of a night out


Friday, January 09, 2009, 8:15:54 AM


Last night was a pretty spectacular night. Nothing extra fancy, or anything, it’s just that we had a nice night out. We went to Meg O’Malley’s, one of our favorite watering holes, to have a leisurely dinner and John had a few Stella’s. They have Stella Artois on draft here, and it is his very favorite beer. They also serve it in cold glasses, which doesn’t hurt at all. Our favorite Sissy*, Jen took care of us, and we ate at the bar.

I ordered the Parliament bean soup – which is only .18. It was delicious! I also ordered the clam strip appetizer, John ordered some wings and a crab and shrimp cake appetizer. I had coffee and water, and John had Stella.

Now we don’t go here for the food. Sure the food is tasty, and some of the menu items are Irish themed. (Except last night I noticed they had Cod Cobbler on the menu, and that totally grossed me out). No, we come here for the ambiance, and the camraderie, and from here on out, Mondays are going to be Meg nights. It wasn’t so packed you couldn’t hear yourself think, there was no live music. It was brilliant! The best part is that we actually talk to each other. We laugh and giggle and carry on, and Jen comes and checks on us and laughs with us. Last night I was watching a little floozy on the other side of the bar get schnockered on some kind of fruity drink, and I had a hankering for fruit punch, so Jen whipped some up for me. It was delicious!

We had a great night, and I look forward to going back again.

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Of New Beginnings - from my spaces.live blog

Of New Beginnings


Friday, January 09, 2009, 8:01:17 AM




So this survey materialized on facebook on about Dec 30, and I was just too lazy to do it there, so...

1) Was 2008 a good year for you?

2008 was the worst year ever for my work life, and the best year ever for my home life. How insane is that?


2) What was your favorite moment of the year?

My wedding day!


3) What was your least favorite moment of the year?

Any number of days spent walking on eggshells at work, one day in particular was a complete – full on – meltdown of someone I really respect and admire.


4) Where were you when 2008 began?

At home! Yeah!


5) Who were you with?

My husband to be.


6) Where will you be when 2008 ends?

I was in bed.


7) Who will you be with when 2008 ends?

I was with my wonderful husband.


8) Did you keep your new years resolution of 2008?

I didn’t make any resolutions. Why set yourself up for failure?


9) Do you have a new years resolution for 2009?

Nah. I have some goals, but no resolutions.


10) Did you fall in love in 2008?

I fell in love in 2007, and our love grew stronger in 2008.


11) If yes, with who?

John


12) If yes, do they know?

Oh yes..


13) Are you still in love with them?

More and more each day.


14) Do you regret it?

Absoulutely not!


15) Did you breakup with anyone in 2008?

Nope.


16) Did you make any new friends in 2008?

Definitely.


17) Who are your favorite new friends?

Kim & Terri.


18) What was your favorite month of 2008?

November – purely personal. It was a cluster-f**k of a month for work though.


19) Did you travel outside of USA in 2008?

Yes, we took a honeymoon cruise to Haiti, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Mexico. We also went on a cruise to the Bahamas in April.


20) How many different places did you travel to in 2008?

Quite a few.


21) Did you lose anybody close to you in 2008?

Thank goodness, no.


22) Did you miss anybody in the past year?

Of course..


23) What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2008?

Batman: The Dark Knight.


24) What was your favorite song from 2008?

The Way I am – Ingrid Michaelson.


25) What was your favorite record(s) from 2008?

Hmmm I dunno.


26) How many concerts did you see in 2008?

1. Morrissey..


27) Did you have a favorite concert in 2008?

Well I only saw the one…



28) Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2008?

Yeah, I did.


29) Did you do a lot of drugs in 2008?

No.


30) How many people did you sleep with in 2008?

Only one.


31) Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?

Yes, on some days my behavior has been less than stellar.


33) What was the worst lie someone told you in 2008?

There was nothing so obviously bad and painful that it sticks out, thank goodness.


34) Did you treat somebody badly in 2008?

At work, I'm sure I did. Likely after they were assholes to me first.


35) Did somebody treat you badly in 2008?

Yes. Unbelievably so.


36) How much money did you spend in 2008?

Good grief, more than I should have.


37) What was your proudest moment of 2008?

Getting engaged on the beach at night.


38) What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008?

Hm, a spat at work.


39) If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?

I don’t want to change anything. It all happened for a reason..


40) What are your plans for 2009?

Striving to do the best I can at my job, my personal life.


Char

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How did this happen? - from my spaces.live blog

How did this happen?

Here it is, the last day of the year.

I haven't posted since Thanksgiving, if you want to call that a post.

It's not that I have been that busy, just haven't been able to come up with anything I wanted to talk about.

Work has been pretty good for the past month, home life has been outstanding.

I have found a man, who loves me. I love him, and we are going to have an amazing life together.

I wish everyone health and happiness and prosperity for the new year!

Love, Char

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happy thanksgiving! - from my spaces.live blog

Thursday, November 27, 2008, 12:38:09 PM



I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

I have a lot to be thankful for and I know you all do as well.

Take a moment today to reflect on the good things in your lives.


Love, Char

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Wedded Bliss - from my spaces.live blog

Wedded Bliss

Monday, November 17, 2008, 6:57:39 PM

More details to come.



Char

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Thursday Thirteen - Slacker catch up edition - from my spaces.live blog

Thursday Thirteen - Slacker catch up edition


Friday, October 17, 2008, 5:32:05 PM

I've been off my game. Here's two in one to catch up :)

Thirteen fond childhood memories


Playing in the “hose” out front, and making boats and cars float down channel made of steel that dad had laying around.

Eating fresh fish, lobster, and conch very often

Going out on the boat on the weekends

Always having family around

Going to CB Smith, Markham and T.Y. Park on the weekends

My neighborhood

Walking to school – all three – elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High

The lady that lived down the street from Norway who let me swim in her pool

Hanging out with my cousin

Going to sea world with mom and JoJo and the kids

Ginnie Springs

The “pond”

The mattress trampoline



Thirteen not so fond childhood memories

Always having to leave the house on Christmas day and go to someone else’s house

My Grandpa Wood dying

Getting into a car accident at 16

A memory a five year old should never have

Third grade multiplication tables

Being spanked

My dad being carjacked

Being broken into and having a strange man found hiding in our bedroom while we were asleep

Babysitting during the summer break

My dad being weird and not letting me hang out at my aunt’s house

Being grounded

10th and 11th grade

Bernie the parrot

Having an anxious moment today... - from my spaces.live blog

Having an anxious moment today...

Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:19:38 AM

Things that scare me.

Losing a family member.

Losing one of my cats. I am better off for having them in my life, even knowing they will eventually leave me, but I love them so much, I can’t imagine life without them.

Having a family member get seriously ill or injured. I feel like our family has been so lucky, but the law of averages always hangs over my head, and our family is so large, it is just inevitable that something will happen eventually.

Being a good mom. I want to be a mom so badly I can’t stand it. I’m afraid I won’t do it correctly.

Being overprotective because of the above.

If I’m a mom, having a child die or get seriously injured.

If I'm a mom, having my child get into a situation like gangs, drugs or alcohol where I can't help them.

Not having enough money to keep my house.

Not having enough money to retire and live comfortably.

I know there are other things, but these things are weighing heavily on me today.

Char


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It's been a while - from my spaces.live blog

It's been a while


Sunday, October 12, 2008, 8:11:03 AM

Can you take this without deleting any questions?

sure, why not


What's going on between you and the last person you kissed?

we’re engaged


What was your worst mistake in your life?

I haven’t made mistakes, I’ve had “learning experiences”



Would you get back with your last ex if they asked you?

no way.


Name 3 thoughts you have at this exact moment?

I’m hungry, I hate needles, I look forward to John getting home.


You're walking down the street with your love, where are you goin?


To a restaurant.



What's something you really want right now, be honest?

To not be in pain.


Three feelings at the moment?

Stressed, cranky and tired.


Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

I get them a lot.


Does anything hurt on your body?

My needle pokey area.


Who was the last person to disappoint you?

She who must not be named.


Do you still talk to that person?

Yes.


Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with?

John.


What are you listening to right now?

Law and Order on TV


Have you ever punched a hole in the wall?

Hmmm… no but I broke a bed once.



Do you know someone in jail?


Not currently.


What about in DH?

wth is that?


Where were you at 2:00 this morning?

sleeping


Who did you copy this from?

Samantha


When was the last time you saw them?

It’s been too long!


How well do you know them?

I used to change her diapers !


Wheres the weirdest place you've changed clothes?

In a moving car


Do you wear glasses?

Yes and contacts.


Who do you love?

Family and Friends


What's the cd in your player?

Fergie


Anything annoying you right now?

Just the pain.


Anybody you're looking forward to seeing soon?

All the family and friends coming to our wedding.


Is there a friend particularly that you miss?

yes


What will you be doing in a half hour?

eating


What is your underwear color?

Green


Anywhere you'd rather be right now?

I wouldn’t mind being in the spa.


Do you have plans today?

No, not really. It’s raining cats and dogs.


Are you waiting for anyone to call right now?

No.


Will you call them if they don't call?

N/A


Last kiss mean anything?

Oh yes.


What's a fact about the last person who had their arms around you?

He is a good man.


Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?

I’m actually wearing the “universal” – I don’t remember where I got it, but it isn’t going to be around much longer. There are several “hits” on it.


When was the last time you were told you were amazing?

Last night or the night before.


Could you go a day without eating?

Yes, I’ve gone several weeks just on liquid alone. It’s not fun, but it is what it is.


What was the reason you got grounded for last?


I can’t remember that was over 20 years ago :P


Do you wish you never dated someone you dated?


No.


Do you still talk to the person you last dated?

Dated – no.


Have you ever kissed anyone whose name started with a C?

Hm… Probably. Can’t think of the name at the moment though.


Do your parents force you to go to church or let you make the decision?

no they never did


Do you smoke weed regularly?

hell no


When it comes to the opposite sex, what's your "type"?

I don’t have a type per se – but I have found the man of my dreams.


Where is the furthest place you've traveled?

North – Canada

South – Jamaica

East – Bahamas

West - Utah


How long does it take you to shower?

depends on if I have to shave or not


Can you do splits?

If I stretched a bit I could probably get most of the way down.


Is the last person you kissed older than you?

yep


What was the last thing you drank?

waterrrrrr


If you could have one thing right now what would it be?

A good bit of money would make me pretty happy.


What was for dinner tonight?

I think John is making beef tenderloin stroganoff.


Does your ex miss you?

No.


Does anyone love you?

Yes!


How has the week been?

Hellacious – and the week before was worse, and the week before that was even worse.


Does the last person you shared a bed with mean anything to you?

Yes.


Do you curse in front of your parents?

I try not to, but it just comes out sometimes.


Are you slowly drifting away from someone?

I dunno.


What girl/boy can you tell everything to?

John.


Have you ever kissed anyone who's name started with an A?

Probably.


Did anyone see you kiss the last person you kissed?

I don’t think so.


When a friend walks out of your life, do you go after them or let them go?

I refuse to answer on grounds it may incriminate me. I eventually get the hint and give up.


Have you ever fallen asleep in someones arms?

*love* it


Do you still talk to the person you last kissed?

yep


Does anyone hate you?

Probably.


Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?

hmmm depends on the person,



Have you chewed gum after someone else already has?

probably


Have you ever seen your bestfriend cry?

yeah


Do you dance in the car?

sometimes

Do you walk around naked?

love being naked



Char

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How to annoy me - from my spaces.live blog

How to annoy me


Wednesday, October 08, 2008, 5:24:43 PM

Getting stuck with multiple needles several times a month for the last few months with nary a thing to show for it.



Char

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