tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78177196213809942722011-11-27T15:16:12.082-08:00realityrainnoreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-31966888543384573282009-12-01T07:55:00.000-08:002009-12-01T07:55:38.630-08:00

I tend to have issues with forums. The bickering often leaves me with a bad taste and an uncomfortable feeling. I haven't found a forum yet that doesn't at some point fall into an abysmal mass of fighting children, no matter how well moderated. I have seen forums where the fighting goes on for months and then the instigator and friends leave because everyone is beating up on them and the

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At some point this weekend I lost the stone out of my most recent wedding ring. I also made the mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving dinner. I guess I may now have a door prize!

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Find me where I spend most of my time now! At The Frugal Home! Tips on living a frugal life, work at home jobs and some arts and crafts stuff! Go check it out!

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While watching Twilight for the millionth timeMe: I just hate watching it because it just makes me jealous. I want to have vampire werewolf problems.Him: Well I want to be the Dragon Reborn but you don't hear me bitching.

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I'm trying to decide if I want to keep this blog or not. Is anyone even out there? I do enjoy having a place to talk about what is going on with me but I obviously haven't had much time to write lately and it won't get any better for at least a month.Sooo, let me know. Should I keep writing here? Is anyone listening?

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-86545237347487243612008-07-17T08:51:00.000-07:002008-07-17T09:03:56.642-07:00

We are looking at a used doublewide right now. We have been approved for the loan and are waiting on the appraisal. Then we close and move that sucker in! I'm trying not to get too excited after we didn't get the last house but this seems to be a perfect match for us. Keep your fingers crossed for us!PS:Our AC unit went out and its hot. Real hot.

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I recieved a phone call this morning from my dad stating that my Grandmother passed away earlier this morning. She had battled cancer for over twenty years and was one tough woman. I am comforted that she died in her sleep and not in pain. She was my biggest fan and spoiled me like crazy when I was young and I am blessed to have gotten to know her as an adult. Due to this event, and the fact

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So the little sister hooked me up with this website travian.us where you get to build up a village and fight other people, blah blah blah addicted. But it was great because it takes so long to build stuff that there are hours when you can't do anything with the game because something is being built. An addiction but one that you couldn't do much with. Love it. Then I found www.travians.com,

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We'll be putting up pics of the wedding soon at Nature's Thumbprint for anyone that would like to see how beautiful my baby sister looked at her wedding! I am still so tired that I'm barely functioning. I did pick up the house some today and did some laundry but I really want to get in our office/guestroom and tear it apart. I just know it will destroy the house for a week or so until I get it

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-2980261346553213162008-06-04T14:17:00.000-07:002008-06-04T14:18:38.167-07:00

be the matron of honor at my little sister's wedding! We leave tomorrow and won't be back until Sunday. And do you know how old matron sounds? I've been saying maid of honor until I realized that when you're married you're all of a sudden a matron.Here's to a beautiful day with a beautiful wedding and a beautiful bride!

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I'm going to my little sister's wedding this weekend! I think it will be fun, I just hope I don't stutter through my maid of honor speech!

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I am so excited that we are just starting our three day weekend! We have big plans that involve cleaning out the garage and putting the last plants in the garden and spending time outside and not going anywhere and staying home. Yeah! This is going to be the best weekend!

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-43270800895143362782008-05-21T11:52:00.000-07:002008-05-21T11:57:19.641-07:00

I finally put up some of jewelry pieces on Nature's Thumbprint. Very exciting, I swear I don't know what I would do if I couldn't be creative in some way.I'm trying to stay off the computer today since I gave the chiropractor 25 bucks to put me back in to place.Obviously that's working.

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I was watching Fergie perform on the Today Show and I thought wow, I would kill to have a body like that. She was all crawling around on the stage and dancing very seductively while I wondered how she moved in those skin tight pants. Then I saw the small children at the front of the stage watching her ass because as she was crawling that was the body part shaking in their faces and I was

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I realize that my last two posts begin with me realizing something.

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I realized as I read back over my last few posts that I sound pretty irritable right now and pretty down on turning 30. Well, I have been irritable lately so take that. I've also been extremely busy and I'm the type of person who needs a large amount of alone time. When I don't get that alone time I get a tad bitchy. Or a lot bitchy. Anyway, none of my irritaions at the outside world have

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I have realized as I look forward and see thirty (and I know, for those of you forty and over, who say I'm so young, what's thirty? Let's rewind a bit and see just how well you took thirty) anyway, as I look forward and see thirty, Right There waiting for me I realize that my tolerance levels for general stupidiy, middle aged Staples employees, people who are not proceeding through life in the

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-26826233391323147072008-05-10T17:10:00.000-07:002008-05-10T17:33:08.572-07:00

Today we met my family halfway between their town and ours for dinner for Mother's Day. Get togethers with my family are generally loud and obnoxious. Not to us but to those seated near us. We were very good for all of us today. We weren't near as loud as we usually are. Only three tables spent a good amount of time shooting us dirty looks. We only made a few raunchy comments with a family

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-84616617535926883862008-05-10T16:48:00.000-07:002008-05-10T17:08:57.037-07:00

Last Wednesday my mom and sister came up so that we could give my little sister the arbor that my husband had made for her and her fiance as a wedding present. I am so glad that she liked it and I'm jealous that she got one and I didn't! I couldn't be prouder of the Hubby and can't wait until the day he makes a living off of his metal creations. Here's the arbor:***Please ignore the sad state

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-7241676808230043752008-05-09T18:13:00.001-07:002008-05-09T19:22:50.671-07:00

So the Hubby called this afternoon and is all "ya wanna go with me to Bass Pro?" and I'm all "sure but Bandi has been living in the brush pile in the back yard since 8:30 this morning and growled at me when I went outside. He's also growling at the other dogs and Zoe's sad because he won't play. I think he hid a bone out there. Or he found a dead animal and wants to roll in it without being

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-10403423245934642932008-04-26T19:49:00.001-07:002008-04-26T19:56:30.695-07:00

My mom quit soda five days ago. I am so proud of her. Somehow though, I quit soda as well. Last monday the hubby said he would like to start drinking less soda, then we didn't buy anymore and here we are. I haven't had a soda in five days either. Last night I even had him pick up a bottle of wine instead of having my usual Jack and Coke. Then today we had McDonald's for lunch and I got a

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-46628224744318923252008-04-24T19:20:00.001-07:002008-04-24T19:20:47.383-07:00

All I do is shovel mulch

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I had a very productive day! I caught up on some housework and finished all the laundry! Very exciting! I'm still on the weight loss patch, love it! It makes you have the absolute best sleep! It must be the 5HTP in it. I am using it as an aide, and I'm trying to eat better and today I worked out. I've lost three pounds but since I've only been on the patch for three days I believe that was

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-70318989012286591852008-04-02T18:09:00.000-07:002008-04-02T18:28:02.647-07:00

I have a confession. I'm doing something I swore I would never do. But then, I've never been real fat before either. I started on a weight loss patch today. I quit smoking last June and have since gained thirty pounds. Several people have said how great it is that I've quit smoking and that the weight doesn't matter because its so much healthier. These people obviously haven't seen me with

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-61240311032424842112008-03-31T18:33:00.000-07:002008-03-31T18:43:44.515-07:00

I stopped into Sam's Club this afternoon in the middle of a crazy thunderstorm. It was my first visit as a member and I was excited to show my card. As I was leaving, an elderly woman I have never seen before came and stood very close to me.As she buttoned her coat she leaned in even closer, "Honey," she said softly."Yes?" I asked."A woman just told me there is a tornado warning. You be careful

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-19649651864206290032008-03-31T18:28:00.001-07:002008-03-31T18:32:57.859-07:00

I spent some time looking for a shepherd's pie recipe for dinner tonight. There are many variations and I picked the one that matched the ingredients I had on hand. It turned out great. I have never had it before but it was a heavy down home meal! It is frugal and it will fill you up! The hubby actually liked it as well and he often doesn't care for casserole type meals. If you search you

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-16742534218854188232008-03-30T10:46:00.001-07:002008-03-30T11:01:13.359-07:00

The hubby bought a hand gun yesterday. Me - "Just a couple years ago you had no guns. Now you have, what, 20?"Hubby - "Seven. We need more in case the world ends."Me - "So if the world ends we'll have seven guns but no stock of food or emergency supplies?"Hubby - "What if thats not how the world ends? What if the world ends because everyone is turning into a zombie? I don't want to

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-72213449290143400192008-03-19T11:23:00.000-07:002008-03-19T11:46:33.865-07:00

I can't seem to get enough of them. I love boxes. Little boxes. Big boxes. The hubby says he doesn't mind because you can never have too much box around the house. Pervert.Here's my newest find. $25 buckaroos at the flea market. Before this the hubby's end table was a fold up outdoor table.

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No new house for us! We have decided against buying the modular for a variety of reasons. We are actually relieved and believe we have made a good decision. We are going to pay off some more bills and save up some more money and look for land with a house on it or build a stick built on the land we already own. I think I'm most excited about saving more money and paying off some more bills,

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-352123762883653172008-03-09T15:37:00.000-07:002008-03-12T07:39:40.358-07:00

I came across this site and thought it was a fun way to learn about the new light bulbs we all should be using to help protect the environment.www.unscrewamerica.org

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The hubby and I made a trip to the grocery store tonight. It was just another reminder of why he is better left at home; we have a large amount of sugary items now stocked on our shelves but at least we shopped at Aldi's so we still got a lot of food. Now because of last weekends Walmart spree we are $150 into the grocery budget and its the 8th. Here's to $150 for the next two weeks. Actually,

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Standing in the dog treat aisle at Wal-mart I go to grab the cheap Ol' Roy Veggie Biscuits.The hubby looks at me like I am crazy and says simply, "Their veggie".Oh. Well. I hadn't planned on telling the dogs that they were eating vegetables. Just like I don't tell the hubby when he is.

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170.31In order to get my grocery budget in line with my monthly bill budget I am going to end this months' budget at the end of February. This would leave me with about $50 left for the budget after what I just spent at Walmart and I don't really think I'm going to have to use it because what I have can get me through the week, unless I talk the hubby into stopping and getting me some soy yogurt

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-57405590499313193282008-02-23T20:50:00.000-08:002008-02-23T20:59:22.917-08:00

What is wrong with you? Why, when you find yourself alone in your mother's basement rubbing your balding head and dreaming about how one day Star Wars will be real, do you feel the need to find yourself a forum and bash anyone who asks a question about something they obviously know nothing about or they would not have asked in the first place? Please do us all a favor and use your hand for

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-10541075715750517482008-02-22T16:42:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:26:25.364-08:00

Hot wings without ranch dressing or celery to eat with them are hot.

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The weather is awful here this week. When is spring coming? Or at least a forty degree day with some warm sunshine? Hmmm? Anyone? That's what I thought. So I sent the hubby to walmart for some specific items. Those being: dog food, replacement toothbrush, soy milk, and soy yogurt from another grocery store and if he got the movie "Across the Universe" to also get bacon and bread since we

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We made the big decision on the big house and placed the big signature on the dotted line. Well, kind of. The hubby signed the sales agreement to buy the house but it could take three weeks to close on the loan! I'm ready to go now and am having a serious lack of patience.

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I spent an extra $6.57 last week. It seems you shouldn't get drunk with your husband at Olive Garden on Valentine's Day because on the way home all you can think about is getting some eggrolls and then you have to talk the hubby into stopping even though he knows you'll pass out before you can get them cooked in the oven.

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I swear I can't keep up with this house stuff and I can't wait until we sign the paper that says it doesn't matter now because you've signed to get this house. We found out on Saturday that the bigger house is only thirty dollars more a month than the smaller house. Well, thirty dollars is worth the extra two hundred square feet! Cross your fingers, internet, because we may just be signing

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-12305719375817425192008-02-14T13:22:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:25:29.549-08:00

So I said, "I'm going to dress up for dinner tonight and be all cute."And he said, "Like last night when you came to bed with vaseline not only on your lips but all around them because they were so chapped? That's my cupid."Whatever. I bought new shoes.

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-49407794030315474552008-02-13T09:48:00.000-08:002008-02-25T19:39:07.076-08:00

I was so excited when I got up this morning and saw that a beaglewon the Westminster show. Beagles are such wonderful, beautiful dogs that I am very glad that they got the recognition they deserve. And that Uno is such a cutie! Not as beautiful as my Bandit but well deserving of his title!

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-81976942121952756712008-02-12T20:05:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:24:30.848-08:00

Do you like my new header? I made it. Is that not the most beautiful beagle you've ever seen? I know he is because he's mine. That's our smallest dog, Bandit. We've had him for almost two years. We "rescued" him from someone who didn't want him anymore about four months after the loss of our six month old puppy. We were still reeling from that loss and needed another dog to fill our hearts.

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I thought this was great.They're Made Out of Meat

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-31337908964627832322008-02-11T16:40:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:24:04.355-08:00

Ok, so I'm one day early on starting my month but we had no toilet paper and had even used all the napkins I stash from fast food restaurants. I also knew we had ice on its way and I don't drive in that stuff so I knew I wouldn't get out tomorrow.I went to Aldi's and spent $41.53. I finally broke down and bought a large package of paper towels. There are eight of them but they'll last me

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-16888645122228733842008-02-10T15:03:00.001-08:002008-02-24T13:23:43.817-08:00

Our neighbor called and asked us to check on his dog today so we just brought him down to our house to play. He is such a sweetie and has been the best dog all day. You can tell he thinks if he just stays quiet and doesn't move around too much then we will forget he's here and not take him back to his house. Zoe is in love with him and here she's just trying to be still and not make any sudden

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-52063606897168499622008-02-09T19:45:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:23:06.227-08:00

Only three more days to go to reach my revised frugal budget. If I can stay out of the grocery store until Tuesday then our grocery spending for a month will be $332. This is fantastic because I'm pretty sure that with some better planning on my part I can get it even lower. I know that there are only two of us but this is probably the least we have ever spent on food in a month and we haven't

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-59490035518601382562008-02-07T11:14:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:22:38.045-08:00

We've decided to get the smaller house so that we have a cheaper payment. By the time insurance and taxes and PMI got added on the payment was much higher than we wanted to pay for the bigger house. It was becoming not worth it. Of course we're dealing with a modular salesmen so he's not giving out info all at once. He said the payment is around where you said you wanted it. The payment was

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-9370495344611773522008-02-05T19:10:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:22:20.940-08:00

My parents own a flooring store and my mom and I just opened AreaRugsbyMcCalls.com so if you're needing a new area rug please stop by and see us!I can't believe this post is after the "Zoe farts" post. My parents will be so proud.

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-21949489518047622122008-02-04T10:11:00.001-08:002008-02-24T13:21:57.577-08:00

I'm just sitting here working on the computer and I hear "zhiiiippp". That's right "zhiiiippp". Now, I know all dogs fart, but she farts out loud. I swear I've always got a dog walking up to me and either letting a little out their ass or giving a large belch in my face.Not Sweet.

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-14034077081234497762008-02-03T07:52:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:21:39.510-08:00

Well, I'm feeling a bit better. My parents will be here tomorrow so I need to clean the house some. Later, perhaps. I've been working on a few of my pics this morning.

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-78974092796138633772008-02-01T19:51:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:27:56.458-08:00

So the hubby has been home sick since Tuesday afternoon. I have been doing everything I can to stay away from him, no kisses, no hugging, no sharing of dishware. This hasn't been hard considering he's been here all freakin' week and in my space, watching my tv, and listening to very loud audio books on my computer! I have been trying to be nice since he is very sick but he did not go to the

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-78366270924385817932008-02-01T16:01:00.001-08:002008-02-24T13:20:27.027-08:00

I went to the grocery store yesterday because we were getting a snow storm and for some reason, snow storm = grocery shopping for me. It makes me feel safe even if I have food already. And it's the superbowl on Sunday and I thought I should get something for the day since we're not going anywhere. I spent $94 but $30 of that was on Prevacid that will last me a month and a half. Do I add that

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-83786216214620667132008-02-01T06:07:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:20:06.372-08:00

I just saw a commercial for Aciphex. Pronounced Ass Effects. Hahahahaha!

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-18819609073973881142008-01-30T19:18:00.001-08:002008-02-25T19:36:15.317-08:00

I admit it. I love the Hills on MTV. I want to know if Lauren and Heidi are going to fight or if Heidi is going to stay with Spencer. It's my generation's soap opera. Please don't think less of me as I begin my discourse.The hubby has a subscription to Maximand he doesn't get it because of the articles. I know this because when I mention an article in it he doesn't know what I'm talking about.

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-70748315638256359132008-01-29T17:38:00.001-08:002008-02-24T13:19:10.332-08:00

I just want to scream to the rooftops! We are getting a new modular, we even got to pick out vinyl and carpet and countertops! We got an excellent interest rate, the best you can get right now and it's all because of me! The hubby and I met at 18 and we're completely irresponsible. We spent every penny we had and charged what we didn't, then didn't have the money to pay the minimums on our

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-5104218543284549252008-01-24T10:48:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:18:37.762-08:00

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-63538861793672997772008-01-24T10:06:00.001-08:002008-02-24T13:18:17.446-08:00

So I've been meaning to write this post but part of me is sad that I didn't do what I set out to do and the other part is trying to be realistic. On the 15th I was all excited and yelling $50 dollar grocery bill! Going for a $200 grocery bill in one month! Yeah! Go me!Whatever. It's one week and one day later and I've now spent $25 over the allotted $200 for one month. Now partly this is

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-85291396533669217692008-01-23T19:47:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:17:45.654-08:00

We have two cats, Mama Kitty and Baby Kitty. I know, I know, we were very original with their names. They are both fixed and Mama Kitty spends a lot of time off hunting, or walking around the backyard fence taunting the dogs, while Baby Kitty likes to spend her time on the roof of the house just hanging out or chasing squirrels. She also enjoys a good rub now and then. The hubby, who is

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-40539844339408453762008-01-23T19:37:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:17:23.732-08:00

So I watched last week's show today and I must be PMSing because I bawled my freakin' eyes out. When the baby almost died and then the healer came in . . . ugh, I had myself an ugly cry. I don't typically get into dramas but Grey has had me hooked for a year and a half now. And now I'm watching the Chronicles of Riddick. Go figure.The images are finally uploaded back onto the

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-66810025157816537392008-01-22T12:23:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:16:53.518-08:00

I just cleaned my living room, really cleaned, dusted and vacuumed and everything. I pulled out our crappy vacuum and did my best to get the dog hair off the floor and furniture. I've been staring at my old couch. It is so worn out. We received it new as a Christmas present eight or nine years ago. It's been through our "party years", three moves, many people sitting on it, and four dogs.

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-76704496410120977362008-01-18T11:24:00.001-08:002008-02-24T13:16:25.901-08:00

I just noticed how often I use these three expressions. I just may need to find other ways of expressing myself than resorting to the use of non-words with exclamation points.

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-82073666649073493072008-01-18T11:16:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:15:04.351-08:00

Ugh. I've been up since early this morning and didn't get much sleep last night. I have been working with one of the web guys on the area rug website so hopefully he can fix all the crap I messed up and I can get on with entering all that freakin' data! Did I say, ugh? Ugh! And I have a girl's night out tonight and I'm so tired but it should be a good time when I get there. Dinner and a few

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-20176504252798204962008-01-17T10:20:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:14:31.641-08:00

There is quite a bit of talk about how bad the housing market is at this time for sellers and how difficult it is to buy a home for those whose credit is not good. This doesn’t mean that it is impossible to get a new home, or to sell the one you have, it may mean that your expectations need to be lowered or changed.For instance, if you need to sell your house due to interest rate changes and you

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-31912584071551775412008-01-17T10:01:00.001-08:002008-02-24T13:13:56.817-08:00

I feel so good that someone wants to buy my work. I cannot believe that I am actually making a living doing all of these things that I love. Crocheting, websites, writing, surveys. It's amazing. I mean I couldn't support my family by myself but I am hoping to soon be able to make a new house payment! The hubby recieved a new magazine called Wood the other day. It has patterns for furniture

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-37537452380527664192008-01-15T17:15:00.000-08:002008-02-25T19:32:48.999-08:00

I went grocery shopping today at Aldi's. I spent $51.91 and I'm very excited. I really want to keep our grocery bill for the month around $200 and this is a good step in that direction! I also want to still eat healthy so I'm getting creative with my recipes. You can see some of my budget recipes here. We didn't hear anything on the house today, bummer! I keep decorating in my head. I think

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-64245671387044313012008-01-11T20:19:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:12:32.540-08:00

Yeah! It is so hard to document your life when you do not have a memory card, life is just memories and thoughts without a picture to add to it! Be prepared because I take a lot of pictures so soon you will probably be seeing way to much of my dogs! (I can't help it, they are soo freakin' cute) We went and looked at manufactured and modular homes today. So exciting! We live in a quite horrible

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-38473340441700108422008-01-09T18:28:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:11:48.207-08:00

This post can also be found on my milk free blog, www.milk-wars.blogspot.comOk, I'm sick of hearing this, it is not more expensive to eat healthy! It is more expensive to eat organic but that's not what were talking about. I used to think this also until I changed the way I shop and eat and watched my grocery bill decrease month after month. Unhealthy foods are generally found in the aisles in

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-64787010195362505082008-01-04T06:52:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:11:09.755-08:00

Like when they gnaw on your favorite carved chest that is your coffee table in your living room. Arghhh!!! What is with her? It's not like she doesn't have bones, and kongs, and ropes and other toys to play with. She only does it when we leave but I don't think it's anxiety, I think she just knows there is noone here to tell her no or to leave it! She's lucky she's so damn cute and I want to

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-55226155353603443132008-01-03T12:10:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:10:51.478-08:00

Ahhhh! Before Christmas I lost the battery charger for my camera and ended up having to take Christmas pictures with a disposable when the battery died in my digital. It was so distressing, especially since I take a lot of pictures. I didn't realize how often I grab for my camera only to remember the battery was dead. Well, the day before yesterday I found my battery charger! Yeah! For some

realityrainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817719621380994272.post-42848082123444925662008-01-01T10:07:00.000-08:002008-02-24T13:10:18.481-08:00

2008 is finally here and I can't wait to see what it has in store, especially after the many ups and downs of 2007! Here's a video I made of our puppy Zoe's first snow with our other dogs. My camera is out of commission right now but I'm hoping to post more videos of our life. I've begun exercising and eating better but it is not a new year's resolution because I actually started three weeks ago.

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