It's Friday

And I'm nosy...

So here's the question: What is your favorite day of the week...and why?

For years and years, Mondays were my favorite day of the week. My husband would head out of town early Monday morning for work, I'd drop the kids off at school, and then I'd have the day to myself. I'd do laundry, clean the house, and always would do one other thing...I'd go to Target!

I miss those Mondays!

Tagged ~ Twice!

Yesterday I was tagged by two special friends, Bren and Jennifer.

I'm supposed to list 6 qualities that describe me...so here 6 random qualities I chose to describe myself:

1. Dependable

2. Independent

3. Energetic

4. Loyal

5. Friendly

6. Giving

I'm supposed to tag 5 others at this point but for anyone who is reading, please feel free to give us your 6 qualities, we'd love to read about them.

Suggestions Please

If any of you have read my 100 things about me list or if you've been visiting this blog for very long, you've read that my husband and I are looking to make a move out of California, to start another chapter in our lives. We just don't know where or when it will take place...but we've decided it will be within the next year or two. Hubby retired in February, our kids are grown, and we have no more ties here. If ever there was a perfect time to make a change, this is it.

So I routinely scour the internet, looking for the perfect place. If I find a city that looks desirable, I look up the detailed profile of that city, especially looking at the weather conditions. Not too much snow...not too much rain.

My top priority is that it be on or near a lake or river. I'd love an Oregon or Washington lake or river view, like in the picture above. Oh to have a view of the Columbia River Gorge, to be on the Rogue River, or to live on Lake Stevens in WA...heaven to me! Hubby would love this too but would be just as happy with a Colorado Rockies view.

So dear blogging friends...what are your suggestions. Many of you currently live or have lived in fabulous places in Oregon, Washington, or Colorado in the past. We will be traveling to Washington in September. I can't wait for my husband to see Washington for himself. I love the Pacific Northwest and I'm hoping that he will too.

So please spill the beans. Give us the good, the bad, and the ugly. But I'm hoping it's all good!

(And if you read my post yesterday, my upper lip is still red and a bit tender...but it's smooth as a baby's butt!)

Monday Miscellany

I survived Magic Mountain yesterday...and actually had a super time. It was hot as can be but every now and then you'd feel this wonderful little breeze and all would be well. Yes, it was crowded but not overwhelming in any way. I think we waited 1 hour for one particular ride but others we walked right up to. Not bad at all for a summer day.

We're tired today and moving pretty slow. The girls want to go get pedicures and asked me to go...count me in! I'd love someone to pamper my poor tired feet about now.

I got a message from a friend this morning saying that she had something for me...


Thank you Patti! I appreciate it so much! The rules say I am supposed to take this award and then pass it on. I will definately pass it on, but for now, I'm off to get pampered.

*** I just got home from getting my pedicure. Our feet look great. Little Sis got a brow wax and I got a lip wax, a first for me. All I can say is...ouch!

We've Got Company

From...



My daughter has a college friend visiting from Arizona. She flew in yesterday and will be here with us until Tuesday. We think it's hot here in our city but she thinks the weather is tolerable...if you're comparing it to Arizona this time of year that is.

Speaking of heat, guess where we're taking our visitor tomorrow? We're going to Six Flags Magic Mountain...and we're gonna bake like lobsters! Why in the world did I agree to this? Not only agree, but volunteer to go...willingly! I can't take the roller coasters anymore, I get motion sickness, and I don't even want to think about the crowds of people that we will encounter.

MAGIC MOUNTAIN + SUMMER VACATION = HOT, SWEATY MOBS OF PEOPLE! MOBS AND MOBS!

I'm trying to be positive and think of all the fun we're gonna have...but I'm not succeeding.

It's Friday

And I'm nosy...

So here's the question: What is your favorite drink of choice? Are you a water only drinker? Pepsi, coke, or Dr. Pepper drinker, diet or regular, crushed ice or cubed? Lover of coffee or tea perhaps, decaf or regular? What's your pleasure?

Although I'm trying to drink more water, I'm a regular pepsi lover all the way and with cubed ice please. I have recently discovered Sonic's pebble ice...now it's my favorite! Can you buy pebble ice anywhere?

Yesterday's Recap

As I mentioned, I had my yearly visit to the gynecologist yesterday. I was anxious to go because I know I'm going through menopause and I had tons of questions to ask the Dr.

First off, I was pleasantly surprised when I asked how much I weighed last year at my visit and I was told I hadn't gained anything since then...not one pound. This was a total shocker because my clothes sure don't fit me like they used to so I thought I had gained some weight. I know I've put on inches and I blame alot of it on blogging. I spend much more time in front of the computer nowadays and I'm not as active as I used to be. This is a reality that has hit me hard lately and I'm trying to get back to the old me...the active me.

Secondly, I was happy to hear that according to the Dr. everything looked fine and that everything is still where it's supposed to be! That was a relief. Nothing's out of place at this stage in the game...hey, you never know!

We talked about Estrogen replacement but that's not something that I want to do at this point...truthfully I don't think I need it. I must still be producing some Estrogen because the good news is...I haven't grown a moustache or beard yet! She did recommend St. John's Wort and Black Cohosh, herbal supplements that act like Estrogen. She suggested these to help with mood swings, among other things. I feel like I do occasionally have mood swings, but not often, and I don't know if it can be attributed to menopause. This year has been a tough one, one with alot of changes for me and I'm now with a retired hubby remember. This can cause mood swings in and of itself. Anyways, I'm off to the vitamin store today to purchase both of these herbs.

On a lighter note, we went to dinner last night and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We went to a place called Famous Dave's B-B-Q. It's new here in town although not new to California. The food was great and the company even better. The adorable blond sitting next to me in the picture below is Kim. Kim and I are the best of friends and have been for over 10 years. Tom, Kim, and their 3 kids are like family to us...we've traveled together many times and shared every aspect of our lives together. I cried on her shoulder when my son was 17 and disrespectful, and she's cried on mine now that her sons are reaching that age. I love them dearly...and now I miss them dearly. They moved in December, only a few miles away, but it's not the same. I look at their house across the street and still expect to see them there. Sometimes I think about walking across the street to go tell Kim something and then I remember...they don't live there anymore.

It was so wonderful to see and spend time with Kim...and the rest of the group too. These people are caring, genuine, and we're so lucky to have them as friends, very very lucky.

Here's to good friends!














One more thing, see the lady with the glasses, that's Monica. Monica is a grandmother yet guess what she's doing this weekend...she's participating in a triathlon! Way to go Monica...and good luck!