My life in blog

I cannot believe I have not blogged in six years. Lots of changes in that time. Both boys have graduated from high school and I recently earned a master's degree. The family has grown to include two dogs, three cats, and one beautiful granddaughter. I rarely go on to fb or pinterest. I recently downloaded the Candy Crush app after years of being Candy Crush free. This is what happens when you get a new phone I guess. It reminds of that line from The Godfather III, "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." I have used this line on many occasions. The Godfather III is seriously underrated by the way. One of the best death scenes in cinematic history is at the end of this final installment of The Godfather trilogy. If you haven't seen it, you must.

giant gorilla on my chest

It's been a while since I have written anything. I know. I know. I have said that before. Work, school, and family have consumed the majority of my time, with the remainder spent on facebook or playing Bejeweled. Sad but true on the latter. I have found school to be my hobby. I do not know what to do with myself otherwise. With no plans to return to school in the near future, I am in search of a new hobby- preferably one that gets me out of the house and moving. This is a pivotal year for me. So many changes in such a short period of time, I find it hard to breathe. It's like a giant gorilla is sitting on my chest at times. Not to worry, I may be a little heavier than I used to be, but I assure you my health is intact. I won't bore you with the details. Suffice it to say, I am middle aged and feeling everything that comes with it. In less than two weeks, nothing will ever be the same. I will never be the same.

Nurse Appreciation Week - May 6th - May 12th

This is one of my favorite poems.



Being A Nurse Means…


You will never be bored.

You will always be frustrated.

You will be surrounded by challenges,

So much to do and so little time.

You will carry immense responsibility And very little authority.

You will step into people’s lives

And you will make a difference

Some will bless you,

Some will curse you.

You will see people at their worst

And at their best.

You will never cease to be amazed

At people’s capacity for Love, courage, and endurance.

You will experience resounding triumphs

And devastating failures.

You will cry a lot,

You will laugh a lot,

You will know what it is to be human,

And to be humane.

By Melodie Chenevert,RN

random

It's been forever since I've blogged here. Since my last post a very dear friend of mine Johnny and my grandmother have passed. I've lost three people now in less than two years. Ironically all with names starting with the letter J.

I finally decided to go back to school for my BSN. For some time I thought I would never go back. I've applied to OU's Outreach Program. I'll keep you updated.

Definitions of Ass-hat

Definitions of Ass-hat

according the the Urban Dictionary.

A Christmas Story Marathon on TBS

TBS is running A Christmas Story Marathon again this year!


8:00 pm, wednesday, december 24th
10:00 pm, wednesday, december 24th
12:00 am, wednesday, december 24th
2:00 am, wednesday, december 24th
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6:00 am, thursday, december 25th
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10:00 am, thursday, december 25th
12:00 pm, thursday, december 25th
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A Christmas Story

We're going to see A Christmas Story at the Cleveland Playhouse this weekend! I will post my review Sunday. I am so excited.

Brady Quinn is in!!!!

Just had to do a happy dance!!!! I cannot wait to see Brady Quinn start on Thursday.

Palin

This link is really funny.

http://www.palinaspresident.us/

Definition of an Asshat

I have a friend who uses the term Asshat frequently. I assumed it meant some sort of jerk. Over the last two days I have had to deal with two people I would consider labeling as such. To be sure I was on the right track, I looked up the definition.

According to the flickr website, Asshat is defined as:

"An Asshat is anyone who's got their head planted firmly up their ass, i.e. wearing their ass as a hat.

Asshats are inconsiderate, rude, or just plain mean. Anyone who's actions are taken with no regard, or a disregard for others, is an Asshat. Asshats, while often stupid, are not considered so for being stupid, but for their actions.

Common signs of an Asshat are, but not limited to, driving erratically, driving slow in the left lane, cutting people off, cutting in line, leaving trash around, not cleaning up after themselves, abusing privileges, and in general pissing people off for no good reason.

An Asshat is not necessarily someone who is stupid, can't spell, or is incompetent, although that doesn't rule them out of the group if their actions indicate otherwise."

flickr has a site dedicated to ridiculing the asshats of the world. If you are so inclined to participate or just view their musings, click here.

History of the Cleveland Browns DVD

I just got an e-mail from the Cleveland Browns site for the opportunity to buy The History of the Cleveland Browns.

Where's Waldo? with navy dress shoes

I had no idea how hard it is to find a navy special occasion shoe. I have tried several stores and the sales people all say the same thing,"I have customers in all the time looking for them but we have none." I even tried online. What the heck. So, I will have to wear silver with my new Elizabeth Taylor "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" style dress. Grrrr.....

The upside is that while driving to store number 8 or 9 I decided to put my hair up. Driving with one hand and rummaging through my purse with the other, I found something I thought I had lost - my half of the best friends necklace. I thought of my friend Jenny, who passed away this July, and I smiled.

Origin of the Cleveland Brown's name

Football is finally here. In the spirit of the season, I thought I'd look up how the Cleveland Browns got their name. According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame site, the name was picked via a fan poll in 1945. Paul Brown initially was against the idea, so the Cleveland All-American Football Conference franchise picked the Panthers - also on the fan poll. It seems that our beloved Browns were meant to be because the rights to the name "Cleveland Panthers" already belonged to a businessman who had tried and failed with his football team. And so, Paul Brown gave his permission for his name to be used.

Click here to see the origins of various other NFL team names.

rest in peace Big Kitty

Our eldest cat passed away this morning. Jason found her lifeless in the living room. It looks like she died in her sleep.

We will miss her sweetness, ridiculously loud purr, head butting, plopping down in the middle of our card games so we will pet her, and her snoring - even her meowing at us for food or to go to bed. She was our pretty girl. I miss her already.

Star Wars, Obama, and Hilary

I have not decided who I am voting for yet; Much depends on the VP selected. Being that I am a fan of Jib Jab, I had to share this clip. It is a spoof using Star Wars and the Democratic candidates before Hilary Clinton conceded the nomination.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BARACK | Funny Jokes at JibJab