The Story of My Life

(((First of all-----Hello Blogging World. My mind his not been here- I have had a writer's block of sorts- my life has been a whirlwind and my blog, well, has had to be on hold for a bit. I am trying to get my head on straight- and my words back to flowing.))) T- Shirt Confessions: I have had some recent surgery with a long recovery period- so I have been sitting- reading.....listening to music. I do not watch TV - so I have been trying to stay busy. Up until today- I have been content to rest and do nothing much but keep facebook and twitter busy. Today, I felt good enough to do something.... I have not been in charge of laundry for several weeks. I know, tragedy!!!! But I CAN'T seem to find anything. I decided that my dresser drawers needed reorganizing. I say reorganizing because I have a hard time throwing shirts away. So I had dumped all the drawers on the bed- which seemed like a good idea at the time. And I SORTED. Pile 1- Tank tops Pile 2- Hooters Shirts Pile 3- Ha...

I have been tagged many times for this list on Facebook . So I thought really hard and narrowed all my randomness to 25: 1. I do not/can not collect anything due to by tendency to OVER DO any idea even resembling a collection. ( Some say I am Obsessive Compulsive. I say not. Well, OK , I am.) 2. I LOVE to shop, but go alone, get what I need and get out. I am not a browser or group shopper. Macy's is my favorite store. Only because I can't afford Nordstrom's . 3. I can never just buy ONE pair of shoes or one tube of lipstick. 4. My hair has been every color imaginable. Which one do you like?? Check out HAIR posts in my blog if you really wanna see all 761 colors and styles. 5. I secretly want to be a biker chick and wear Harley Davidson clothes. Maybe I will one day. 6. I could live in a house with no TV AND be just fine. 7. I never learned one thing in a computer class. I am self taught-Bought my first computer at Walmart in 1993. One gift I have is just tech...

I know, Christmas is not about stuff. There is a reason for the season and we tend to forget and leave the CHRIST out too often. But we all remember our favorite Christmas gifts from growing up... the excitement of that cherished treasure under the tree on Christmas morning. My mother always set out our gifts in a neat arrangements by child so we could behold them in all their wonder all at once!! She gave us so many wonderful Christmas memories and I need to call her up and thank her now that I know what effort it took. My children already love to look at old Christmas morning pictures and say, "AWWW MOM, I remember that. I loved it!!! Do we still have it???" HERE ARE a few of mine favorite gifts from Santa through the years. The Magic Hat Magic Kit- A real hat with lots of tricks, a wand, a secret compartment....My sis and I both got one and we did shows and had a blast with it. Barbie Townhouse with pull string elevator- I LOVED this thing. I had a huge Barbie suitcase...

I am a bit anxious about this week ending. Because on Friday, my 30s will end as well. I have so many thoughts about turning 40. What about you? How do you feel about age? Just a number? I do feel very young at heart. I suppose being 40 with a 4 year old requires that? There are several things in my life I would change, but for the most part, everything that has happened, both positive and negative, has been for a reason. A plan that I didn't know existed was unfolding perfectly, or imperfectly.... I am thinking very deeply about some things and at the same time, pulling up memories and friends and times from my past that make me smile. I am basking in the joys of my life and contemplating the things that need work. And am seeking God's help and wisdom in knowing the difference. I am throwing myself a real girls' party to reunite friends from my past in several weekends. But in the meantime, I am thinking how I can make my life better and what I can do to keep my life on ...

Back in the days of teaching writing classes, a first exercise was always fun to use to get to know each other and prove that ANYONE can be a poet. Here is the format for an I AM poem. Fill in the Blanks and repost on your blog. These can be serious, funny, crazy.....whatever YOU ARE. Mine will post soon! My son did one and I may post it too. Get your kids to do one, print it on a cute picture, frame it. A great keepsake. I Am I am (two special characteristics) I wonder (something you are actually curious about) I hear (an imaginary or real sound) I see (an imaginary or real sight) I want (an actual desire) I am (the first line of the poem restated) I pretend (something you actually pretend to do) I feel (a feeling about something imaginary or real) I touch (an imaginary or real touch) I worry (something that really bothers you) I cry (something that makes you very sad) I am (the first line of the poem repeated) I understand (something you know is true) I say (something you believe i...

I Am I am a mother and yet still a child I wonder what the world will bring my children I hear their laughter echoing through the air I see smiles and pictures to be captured everywhere I want to touch a life every day I am a mother and yet a child I pretend I can sing and dance I feel love from a simple touch I touch another’s hand I worry that ...I waste too much time worrying I cry about some bad decisions and some lost souls I am a mother and yet a child I understand that life is precious I say let it take your breath away I dream about what the future will hold for us I try to leave the planning to Someone Else I hope for a good day EVERY day I am mother and yet still a child

I was tagged by Leigh for 6 Unspectacular Quirks about me: 1. My house is clean and spotless most of the time- I clean and straighten it every night before bed BUT My car is always nasty. 2. I too am addicted to hand sanitizer. I now found a mousse type in a small shaving-creamish can that I LOVE. 3. I am TOTALLY an addict to the 23 flavors of Dr. Pepper. More than twice daily. It is my drug. 10.2 and 4. 4. I change my hair color ALL the time. 5. I never touched a computer in high school or college...well maybe a few at the library in college....for research.....Bought one at Walmart and fell in love after I was married. I actually learned on a Mac too that year at school. And now I am a BIG OLD HONKING computer nerd !!!! (Another addiction, I guess....) 6. I secretly want to get another tattoo and be a biker chic in another life. And have bleached blonde Big Hair. Are those unspectacular? Are those quirks? Oh, I have plenty more. I tag Emmalee, Dull , Abbey, Jennifer , Hewy and ...

My Top Favorite Bon Jovi Songs..... just for Nanny Emmalee- my fellow OCD. And in Honor of Bon Jovi Week!!!!! 5. It's My Life 4. Runaway - my first favorite long ago.... 3. Seat Next to You 2. Everybody's Broken - love the lyrics- what poetry! 1. Who Says You can't Go Home - my 4 year old knows every word- my theme song for the past few years. OK....I can't do just 5....so insert these...... 5.1 Welcome to Wherever You Are - love the lyrics 4.1 One Last Cigarette 3.1 Roulette 2.1 Livin' on a Prayer 2.2 Summertime - makes me happy 2.3 Story of my Life And if you do not know some of these, http://www.bonjovi.com/ , all albums and songs are there with audio, video and lyrics. And if you don't like Bon Jovi, well I guess you are not a 40ish year old female. And 5 things maybe you do not know about me.... 1. I have a very small tattoo. Hurt soooo much I will never have another. And I got it as an adult and my mother was still appalled. I was a school librarian at th...

from the Troll report Mute Monday.....

What Charnita Means You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are very intuitive and wis...

This week has gone by fast! I took a personality test that I found on Philosopher Mom's blog. It was rather interesting. Your Visual DNA . Although Philosopher argues that it is invalid, it hit me just to a tee. Her interpretation of it is very funny as is her entire blog..... although she can be very deep sometimes and makes me overwork my brain.....(but I do love her!!) I was an Easy Rider in Mood, Escape Artist in Fun, High Times Roller in Habits and Home Soul in Love....fairly accurate. Check it out...it shows you a series of pictures and you choose the one which is you! You can even make a cool Widget with your answers. (Shown at bottom of all posts....) Then my old dear friend sent me an email about horoscopes-- LIBRA - --Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! However, not the kind of person you want to mess with... you might end up crying... Libras can cause as much havoc ...

Bloggers are playing a game! A fun way to learn about each other. I was tagged by Leigh and I am tagging someone else. 1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE ? Yes, 2 people. My mother was a teacher. I was named after 2 of her favorite students,Charlene/Juanita- the year I was born. 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last night 3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Of course, I have teacher handwriting. 4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? turkey 5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 2 6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I am a loyal friend. 7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? quite a bit 8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes, althoug I am missing other parts. 9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? NO WAY! I am afraid of heights. 10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Special K Red Berries 11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? I do not have a single pair that tie....is that weird? And believe me I have lots of shoes...... 12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yes, mentally, spiritually but not phys...