Monday, January 19, 2009

Random Stuff

I know I haven't blogged in a while. New years revolutions or not, life is busy and i get distracted. But I'm here tonight with some random 'stuff'.

I'm in Lakeland, FL and I've started my 2nd week of my new job. Nice people, nice patients, still in a hotel looking for housing.

My neice and nephews will be flying to Orlando tomorrow (with my brother and sister in law, hehe), for their first visit to Disneyworld. I'm totally excited for them. Ann and I are going to Disney for the weekend so I will get to see them and experience Disney with them.

I've started my training to walk the Crescent City Classic in April. I have a long way to go but i've got 12 weeks to get there!

I had a whole week off in between assignments and spent it with Ann in Melbourne. It was great to have a few days off and to get to hang out with her. We also started working on our scrapbooks for our 2 cross country trips. I'm hoping to take pictures soon to post of our layouts. They are turning out awesome. And it's been such a fun way to relive the cool trips!

So, I saw this list of things on another blog I read and thought I would play along. The things in RED are the things I've done.


1. Started your own blog Go Blow Horn!!!

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band


4. Visited Hawaii I was there for my big 4-0, and again in 2007.


5. Watched a meteor shower


6. Given more than you can afford to charity


7. Been to Disneyland/world Many times to the World, Thanksgiving 2005 with my Dragonpack friends, going back to the World this weekend with Ann!!!


8. Climbed a mountain


9. Held a praying mantis Absolutely NOT gonna happen!


10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped


12. Visited Paris Summer of 1982 and Christmas vacation 1985.


13. Watched a lightning storm at sea


14. Taught yourself an art from scratch Surely Scrapbooking counts!


15. Adopted a child


16. Had food poisoning


17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty


18. Grown your own vegetables


19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France Twice.


20. Slept on an overnight train Once as a child going to Atlanta and again in Europe on my Christmas vacation trip 1985


21. Had a pillow fight Not as much fun as it sounds, imho


22. Hitch hiked


23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill Mental health days Rock!


24. Built a snow fort


25. Held a lamb


26. Gone skinny dipping


27. Run a Marathon


28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice Went to Venice summer of 1982, did NOT ride a gondola.


29. Seen a total eclipse


30. Watched a sunrise or sunset My 2 favorite Sunsets were at the Grand Canyon and in Maui, Hawaii; My favorite Sunrise was at the Grand Canyon.


31. Hit a home run Many times when i played cabbage balls as a kid.


32. Been on a cruise My last cruise was with my Granny in 1990.


33. Seen Niagara Falls in person


34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors


35. Seen an Amish community


36. Taught yourself a new language


37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied?


38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person Summer of 1982


39. Gone rock climbing


40. Seen Michelangelo’s David Twice


41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt This summer on my cross country trip. AMAZING!


43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant


44. Visited Africa


45. Walked on a beach by moonlight


46. Been transported in an ambulance


47. Had your portrait painted


48. Gone deep sea fishing


49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person Twice (yes I hit the same big visitor spots on both trips)


50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris Twice :)


51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling I love snorkling. I hope to SNUBA (a combo of snorkel and scuba)


52. Kissed in the rain


53. Played in the mud messy!


54. Gone to a drive-in theater The St. Bernard Drive In, where I saw one of my all time favorite movies, Song of the South.


55. Been in a movie


56. Visited the Great Wall of China


57. Started a business


58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia


60. Served at a soup kitchen


61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies I was a brownie for one year.


62. Gone whale watching


63. Gotten flowers for no reason


64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma I used to donate every 8 weeks when the blood bank had a blood drive at my nursing home in Franklinton every other month.


65. Gone sky diving


66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp Dachau, outside of Munich, Christmas vacation 1985, it was a place heaviness and sorrow.


67. Bounced a check Unfortunately


68. Flown in a helicopter
Twice in Hawaii, over the volcano on the big island and around the island of Kauai.

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy I have a stuffed elephant, my brothers Lil' huggems baby, and have given the kids a couple of our old Fisher Price Little People toys.


70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial But the Jefferson Memorial is my favorite.
71. Eaten caviar


72. Pieced a quilt


73. Stood in Times Square Several times.


74. Toured the Everglades


75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London I've been to London twice, but have not yet seen the changing of the guard.


77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle


79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
Twice, one on a solo trip and again with the Dragonpack peeps over New Years. I think it is the most beautiful place on earth.

80. Published a book


81. Visited the Vatican
Twice.

82. Bought a brand new car The only time I ever considered it was as a new grad and had my first teaching job. Now the only way it will happen is if I actually decide to by a hybrid.


83. Walked in Jerusalem


84. Had your picture in the newspaper St. Bernard Voice, for sports, school, and historical society stuff.


85. Read the entire Bible


86. Visited the White House With my family in the 8th grade.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating


88. Had chickenpox Don't remember it!
89. Saved someone’s life


90. Sat on a jury Always wanted to, but couldn't (s0 far) because my dad was a Judge (and then a
district attorney)


91. Met someone famous I met Archie Manning at a New Orleans Jazz game at the Superdome.


92. Joined a book club


93. Lost a loved one Too many :(
94. Had a baby Can't. I like cats better, anyhow!


95. Seen the Alamo in person


96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake I saw it this summer driving cross country.


97. Been involved in a law suit


98. Owned a cell phone Just got a new LG Vu.


99. Been stung by a bee Hurts!

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Made it safely to Florida :)

I'm blogging from Ann's house tonight. After a 2 day drive I'm in central Florida. I'll be here for a week or so while I work on interviews for a job etc. I hope to start a job by next Monday or the following Monday. In the mean time I'm glad to have a week off to visit with my friend, get a few things done, and actually relax a bit. I'm hoping to blog again soon so I can share some pictures from Christmas.