Happy Possum Day! A thanks to good friends

I have been meaning to enter some random thoughts lately, however, I have been enjoying my life in its simplicity so much lately, that I simply have not thought it necessary.

At the risk of sounding annoyingly blissful, I should like to thank some friends and folks some thanks for simply "being"

You may think I would start with my hubby and kids, but not tonight...I will save my thanks to them for later.

In no particular order of importance.....

Thank you to Melfriend, she is a light beam of sunshine bursting through a cloud in the middle of a sun shower. You have shown me more unconditional love and support without question than many people I have been related to, or even friends from my past that I had known for years.

When I wanted someone in the stands, you came and sat for HOURS, only to have to drive home almost immediately afterwards....you didn't balk when things ran late and we had no time left to hang out together. I guess you didn't know how much it meant to me to have someone there.
Sometimes it is hard to be the biggest, oldest woman in a sea of buff, slender muscle-bound men and 16-22 year old women. It's even harder to feel confident to get out there and possibly get your ass kicked by a 20 year old kid that weighs 100 ponds less and is almost 7 inches taller than you.
I did it, and am proud to say I even knocked that young blood down and out of the ring 3 times...I felt a whole lot more confident knowing you were cheering me on.


When I wanted to go on a crazy bike event, with my 10 year old bike amongst a sea of uber-athletes with bikes costing more than motorcycles, You showed up!

You rode along the rolling hills in Cedarburg as one after another one of these super-fit folks whizzed by. It didn't matter that they were probably done with the bike tour in a quarter of the time it took us, you rode next to me, behind me, in front of me, and it was one of the best days I had this last summer.
When I want you to come and play, you always say yes, and thankfully, Greggy lets you go.

He could easily keep you to himself, but instead shares you..how nice!

Of course, I could go on and on about your wonderful hubby. He is a wonderful friend to my Furg, and I am always so happy and grateful for their friendship with one another. Had they not found one another, I would not have had the joy of meeting little Mel. I would have been happy and content to simply have Jeffy and Greg reconnect, but now I have this other great gift of getting to know a person I am glad to call a true friend.

Thank you Pagels, I am thankful for you both!

To another friend, Nikki, whom I have known for nearly 7 years now....Thanks for getting to know me. I may interrupt you when you are talking, I may talk in LONG run-on sentences, and I may talk A LOT, but you are always quietly listening.

I guess I just feel so comfortable around you that you are subject to my lack of social graces when it comes to conversation....Jeff knows (very well) that I have a long-standing bad habit of cutting people off in mid-sentence. Sometimes a thought comes so quickly, that I have a terrible habit of blurting it out, in fear of losing it...often at the expense of the person I am talking to....I KNOW I have done this more times than I would like!
You also seem to be able to listen to my opinion on EVERYTHING under the sun. Thanks!
I hope to repay your patience and generosity someday...My phone is always on, so you can call me anytime of the day.

Oh, yeah, before I forget... for SOME reason you have sometimes thought that just because we haven't talked in a day, week or month, that I have gotten tired of you? How silly!
I've never gotten tired of you, and I'm sure I never will.
It's a pleasure being your friend, and I hope we still go to LAM'S when we are 56.

To 2 friends at work...Andy and Laura...I really love you guys. Most people have a bad habit of complaining about work while they are AT work. I riiiiiiiiiily can't stand it!
These 2 wonder folks have always been a pleasure to work with, and I know I will miss them like crazy when I move to my new store next month. Laura has the best stories, works harder than anyone I know, and is always the sweetest person you could know. Andy is by one of the funniest people I have ever known, and he doesn't even know it. this kid is the king of the non-sequitar. I actually look FORWARD to work when I know I am working with one of these guys.

I hope to remain friends with them when I no longer work at the same location.

To old friends who have come and gone, thank you. To the future and whose friends I have yet to meet, thank you.

Thanks to my husband, who has taught me how to know myself, thank you.

Thank you to the Messergirls and their wonderful sugary-sweet kindness and patience. thank you.

And perhaps, one of the most import "people" I know...

Thank you Baby Corn, you taught me patience, forgiveness, how to love, and self-redemption, without ever speaking a single word.

Goodnight, and Happy Possum Day!

See you next year for more, random, rambling thoughts!

YO! love-it love-it!

by far the best show on television that I have ever seen in the history of the world, EVER.

YO GABBA GABA!

Why can't the whole world be as nice as everyday in the land of yo gabba gabba?

So wonderful, a tattoo of foofa may be in order!

DJ lance rock is my new hero.

upcoming seminar and tkd tourny

HEY HEY HEY!

ANY GOOD FRIENDS OUT THERE? ......


HELLOOOOOOOO.......

Heads up to any fun people out there who would like to come support me or just hang out!

Dec 5th......

Coffee seminar,Germantown Starbucks.
7-8 pm.
theme:Holiday traditions!
Come sample some xmas/holiday blend and nosh on some scrumptious pastry.

It is free, it is fun, and I will be wearing my BRAND NEW BLACK APRON!!!!

what may seem silly and insignif to some, is quite a big deal for me! I am officially becoming a COFFEE MASTER as of Monday...bragging rights, an awesome apron that is different from everyone else and did I mention the snooty feeling of being cool?

It will probably be a big group, and it is also the first night of Channukah, so you never know if there will be a little gift waiting for you!


Saturday, Dec 8th
Tae kwon Do tournament, Cedarburg WI!!!!
10 am- 2 pm?
cost: a measly 5 bucks!

Come and watch/video tape me and the "Abster" kick some butt!

We will compete in forms, sparring and board breaking.

Is there a first place medal and trophy with my name on it? Come and find out!
Kids are also welcome, and there will be a snack/lunch area. It is being held at Webster Middle school, just 6 blocks from my house.

Heck, I'll even buy your ticket if you come and watch!

so, if you are bored or stressed from all your shopping woes, need an excuse to yell really loudly at people wearing outfits that look like jammies, come on by and cheer us on!

Sushi MAGIC!

I am newly obsessed with the idea of bento boxes and sushi for lunch...nothing fancy, just California rolls.

Anyone out there really good at making them? Anyone have a rice cooker they don't EVER use and they wanna sell to moi?

They have a pretty nice one up at the Target...less than 30 bucks. Plus I heard of this sushi kit called "SUSHI MAGIC", but I could not find one on ebay for cheap...seems the going rate online is about 25-30 bucks.

Anyhow, I have off of work tomorrow (Sunday) and am feeling ambitious....anyone want to come over and play? we could go down to Trader's and pick up some California roll stuff and make some@ my house! (hint, hint mel...are you bored? we could also eat nachos and watch nacho Libre)


California rolls.....YUMMY!

I was on ebay and found this strange woman obsessed with all things bento who has a blog called BENTO MAMA... Definitely crazy and fun at the same time. she was selling the cutest damn Hello Kitty bento boxes....

By the way, I loves me some SANRIO and all things Hello.

Sorry also for not blogging...laziness/being busy at TKD was taking over the last 2 weeks.

stay tuned for more fun!