Hump Day Happenings

My mind is scattered so here goes.
•Sunday afternoon I made Red Velvet Chess Squares. I got the recipe out of the Alabama Living magazine. They were real good!! This was my first attempt, so I think I did good. They were real moist when I first made them, now they are getting hard :(.

•Saturday evening I went to the Ronnie Milsap concert. Our town puts on a 4th of July Celebration every year with music and fireworks. The first year we moved here the Oak Ridge Boys were here, then the next year Ray Stevens came. Ronnie was here last year but it was rained out, so he came back this year. I took a few pictures, but because I didn't get good seating the pictures were no good. I did get a video of the fireworks.

•Chris is having trouble with his left achilles tendon. He is in a boot and taking medicine. Friday night he went with some friends camping at Little River Canyon. I believe he had a great time, he was in a great mood when he got back!

•I have been trying to keep up with the Casey Anthony trial. I don't want to get that much into in, but I have been reading a few news stories about it.

•I finally bought me a pair of black leggings. I have been wanting some to wear with a dress that I have. I wore it Saturday night to the concert.

I think that is all I can think of now. I am sure there is more, my mind is just a little spaced out right now.

Things that I like

Thought I would do a post on things that I like RIGHT NOW. It will probably change though. My mind changes just like the seasons! HA!!!
Anyway here they are:
Bubble Gum (out of the machine) - I have put more quarters into the one at work than I need to. I know it is bad for your teeth, and plus it really doesn't last long. Sometimes I get four, three or two. Just what ever the machine gives me. You are supposed to get two for a quarter, but it hardly ever does that.
Twizzlers - The kind with the tangy filling. My friend Kim got me addicted to them.
Cucumbers - My friend Sherrie has a garden and she brings them to us at work. Thanks Sherrie!
Wearing my new shoes - I got them a couple of weekends ago and I would wear them with everything, if they went with everything.
The Internet on my cell phone - I LOVE IT!!! I can check everything at anytime I want. It is just so convenient.
My Bobble - My mom got it for me a couple of weekends ago at Old Navy. I got the yellow top.
My hair - It is still in the training mode. Some days it does real good, and others it just gives up and does its own thing.

I told you it was raining....

Here is a picture I took yesterday as I was leaving work. There is a big ditch and a road that you can't see.

Hump Day Happenings

Monday night while fixing supper I cut my left pointer finger with the knife. Chris was outside grilling Ribs and I was inside cooking the other food. I went and got Chris and he glued me back up. I believe gluing is best, because you don't have to worry about a bandaid and two days later the glue is still there! This picture does not really show it good.

We have had a lot of rain the last couple of days. I guess people with gardens are really glad. We have been under thunderstorm watches and warnings for a good bit. Some people have had trees down. We are lucky that we only have a couple of limbs down. I would love to be home snuggled in bed watching TV. :) Poor Bear hates when it rains. He digs out a dry spot and lays there or he will get in his house. I would like to bring him in, but he is shedding so bad right now that it is not worth it. I would be doing a lot of cleaning up dog hair.

As far as watching TV. Most of our shows are slowing coming back on. Some night we have nothing until 8:00, so we watch what ever. Last night the movie Marley and Me came on at 7:00 and I recorded it. It is not the full version but it will do. We will probably watch it this weekend, not sure! I have been watching the show "Finding Sarah" about  Britain's Dutchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. It is real interesting.

Kim

Our Weekend...

Our weekend started on the crazy side.
Bear woke me up at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning due to a turtle that had wondered into the yard. He was barking, digging and jumping on his dog house. So I had to get dressed and take the turtle back to the creek. Poor turtle was scared to death. I later checked to see if I could find him and he was long gone.
Chris mowed the yard...which looks great! He always does a great job.
While he was mowing I cleaned off the front porch. We have a bird that keeps trying to make a nest. So I got the ladder, water hose, gloves and towel and cleaned it off. Sunday...that crazy bird had made another nest. Chris knocked it down and is planning on fixing the area so the bird can't nest. Saturday, I also got the bright idea to clean our kitchen floor with a toothbrush. I didn't clean the whole floor, just parts that I thought needed cleaning. I don't think I will be doing that again...my thumb was sore and my right arm hurt real bad Saturday night.
Sunday, I called and talked with my dad for Father's Day. Later on I sent him a nice text..."Father's keep pictures where money use to be." He replied..."I do".
Chris and I just stayed around the house...washed clothes and watched the race.

It's All Gone

Yesterday I went and had my hair cut and donated it to Locks Of Love. For some strange reason I was really nervous all day. I had a friend meet me there to take some pictures. Here are some before and after pictures.

Locks of Love

I have been growing out my hair for a couple of years now. Tomorrow I will be getting it cut off to donate to Locks of Love. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I have a friend that is going with me to take before and after pictures.

HOW WOMEN CAN SCORE BIG WITH MEN

1. He makes a mistake and she doesn't say "I told you so" or offer advice.

2. He disappoints her and she doesn't punish him.

3. He gets lost while driving and she doesn't make a big deal out of it.

4. He gets lost and she sees the good in the situation and says "We would never have seen beautiful sunset if we had taken this the most direct route."

5. He forgets to pick up something and she says "It's OK. Would you do it next time you are out?"

6. He forgets to pick up something again and she says with trusting patience and persistence "It's OK. Would you still get it?"

7. When she has hurt him and she understands his hurt, she apologizes and gives him the love he needs.

8. She asks for his support and he says no and she is not hurt by his rejection but trusts that he would if he could. She does not reject him or disapprove of him.

9. Another time she asks for his support and he again says no. She does not make him feel wrong but accepts his limitations at that time.

10. She asks for his support without being demanding when he assumes the score is somewhat even.

11. She asks for support without being demanding when she is upset or he knows she has been giving more.

12. When he withdraws she doesn't make him feel guilty.

13. When he comes back from his cave she welcomes him and doesn't punish him or reject him.

14. When he apologizes for a mistake and she receives it with loving acceptance and forgiveness. The bigger the mistake he makes the more points he gives.

15. When he asks her to do something and she says no without giving a list of reasons why she can't do it.

16. When he asks her to do something and she says yes and stays in a good mood.

17. When he wants to make up after a fight and starts doing little things for her and she starts appreciating him again.

18. She is happy to see him when he gets home.

19. She feels disapproving and instead of expressing it she goes in another room and privately centers herself and then comes back with a more centered and loving heart.

20. On special occasions she overlooks his mistakes that might normally upset her.

21. She really enjoys having sex with him.

22. He forgets where he put his keys and she doesn't look at him as though he was irresponsible.

23. She is tactful or graceful in expressing her dislike or disappointment about a restaurant or movie when on a date.

24. She doesn't give advice when he is driving or parking the car and then appreciates him for getting them there.

25. She asks for his support rather than dwelling on what he has done wrong.

26. She shares her negative feelings in a centered way without blaming, rejecting, or being disapproving of him.

Okay, so I know that the women's list is longer, but I didn't write this stuff (only copied it).

101 WAYS TO SCORE POINTS WITH A WOMAN

I have been reading the book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" and thought this was a good thing to post.

101 Ways to score points with a woman

1. Upon returning home find her first before doing anything else and give her a hug.

2. Ask her specific questions about her day that indicate an awareness of what she was planning to do (e.g., "How did your appointment with the doctor go?").

3. Practice listening and asking questions. 
4. Resist the temptation to solve her problem, sympathize instead.

5. Give her twenty minutes of unsolicited, quality attention (don't read the newspaper or be distracted by anything else during this time).

6. Bring her cut flowers as a surprise as well as on special occasions.

7. Plan a date several days in advance, rather than waiting for Friday night and asking her what she wants to do.

8. If she generally makes dinner or if it is her turn and she seems tired or really busy, offer to make dinner.

9. Compliment her on how she looks. 
10. Validate her feelings when she is upset. 
11. Offer to help her when she is tired. 
12. Schedule extra time when traveling so that she doesn't have to rush. 
13. When you are going to be late, call her and let her know. 
14. When she asks for support, say yes or no without making her wrong for asking.

15. Whenever her feelings have been hurt, give her some empathy and tell her "I'm sorry you feel hurt." Then be silent; let her feel your understanding of her hurt. Don't offer solutions or explanations why her hurt is not your fault.

16. Whenever you need to pull away, let her know you will be back or that you need some time to think about things.

17. When you've cooled off and you come back, talk about what was bothering you in a respectful, non- blaming way, so she doesn't imagine the worst.

18. Offer to build a fire in wintertime. 
19. When she talks to you, put down the magazine or turn off the TV and give her your full attention.

20. If she usually washes the dishes, occasionally offer to wash the dishes, especially if she is tired that day.

21. Notice when she is upset or tired and ask what she has to do. Then offer to help by doing a few of her "to do" items.

22. When going out, ask if there is anything she wants you to pick up at the store, and remember to pick it up.

23. Let her know when you are planning to take a nap or leave.

24. Give her four hugs a day.

25. Call her from work to ask how she is or to share something exciting or to tell her "I love you."

26. Tell her "I love you" at least a couple of times every day.

27. Make the bed and clean up the bedroom.

28. If she washes your socks, turn your socks right side out so she doesn't have to.

29. Notice when the trash is full and offer to empty it.

30. When you are out of town, call to leave a telephone number where you can be reached and to let her know you arrived safely.

31. Wash her car.

32. Wash your car and clean up the interior before a date with her.

33. Wash before having sex or put on a cologne if she likes that.

34. Take her side when she is upset with someone. 
35. Offer to give her a back or neck or foot massage (or all three).

36. Make a point of cuddling or being affectionate sometimes without being sexual.

37. Be patient when she is sharing. Don't look at your watch.

38. Don't flick the remote control to different channels when she is watching TV with you.

39. Display affection in public.

40. When holding hands don't let your hand go limp.

41. Learn her favorite drinks so you can offer her a choice of the ones that you know she already likes.

42. Suggest different restaurants for going out; don't put the burden of figuring out where to go on her.

43. Get season tickets for the theater, symphony, opera, ballet, or some other type of performance she likes.

44. Create occasions when you both can dress up. 
45. Be understanding when she is late or decides to change her outfit. 
46. Pay more attention to her than to others in public.

47. Make her more important than the children. Let the children see her getting your attention first and foremost.

48. Buy her little presents-like a small box of chocolates or perfume.

49. Buy her an outfit (take a picture of your partner along with her sizes to the store and let them help you select it).

50. Take pictures of her on special occasions.

51. Take short romantic getaways.

52. Let her see that you carry a picture of her in your wallet and update it from time to time.

53. When staying in a hotel, have them prepare the room with something special, like a bottle of champagne or sparkling apple juice or flowers.

54. Write a note or make a sign on special occasions such as anniversaries* and birthdays.

55. Offer to drive the car on long trips.

56. Drive slowly and safely, respecting her preferences. After all, she is sitting powerless in the front seat.

57. Notice how she Is feeling and comment on it -"You look happy today " or "You look tired"-and then ask a question like "How was your day?"

58. When taking her out, study in advance the directions so that she does not have to feel responsible to navigate.

59. Take her dancing or take dancing lessons together.

60. Surprise her with a love note or poem.

61. Treat her in ways you did at the beginning of the relationship.

62. Offer to fix something around the house. Say, "What needs to be fixed around here? I have some extra time." Don't take on more than you can do.

63. Offer to sharpen her knives in the kitchen.

64. Buy some good Super-Glue to fix things that are broken.

65. Offer to change fight bulbs as soon as they go out.

66. Help with recycling the trash.

67. Read out loud or cut out sections of the newspaper that would interest her.

68. Write out neatly any phone numbers you may take for her

69. Keep the bathroom floor clean and dry it after taking a shower.

70. Open the door for her.

71. Offer to carry the groceries. 72. Offer to carry heavy boxes for her.

73. On trips, handle the luggage and be responsible for packing it in the car.

74. If she washes the dishes or it is her rum, offer to help scrub pots or other difficult tasks.

75. Make a "to fix" list and leave it in the kitchen. When you have extra time, do something on that list for her. Don't let it get too long.

76. When she prepares a meal, compliment her cooking.

77. When listening to her talk, use eye contact.

78. Touch her with your hand sometimes when you talk to her.

79. Show interest in what she does during the day, in the books she reads and the people she relates to.

80. When listening to her, reassure her that you are interested by making little noises like ah ha, uh-huh, oh, mmhuh, and hmmmm.

81. Ask her how she is feeling.

82. If she has been sick in some way, ask for an update and ask how she is doing or feeling.

83. If she is tired offer to make her some tea.

84. Get ready to go to sleep together and get in bed at the same time.

85. Give her a kiss and say good-bye when you leave.

86. Laugh at her jokes and humor.

87. Verbally say thank you when she does things for you.

88. Notice when she gets her hair done and give a reassuring compliment.

89. Create special time to be alone together.

90. Don't answer the phone at intimate moments or if she is sharing vulnerable feelings.

91. Go bicycling together, even if it's just a short ride.

92. Organize and prepare a picnic. (Remember to bring a picnic cloth.)

93. If she handles the laundry, bring the clothes to the cleaners or offer to do the wash.

94. Take her for a walk without the children.

95. Negotiate in a manner that shows her that you want her to get what she wants and you also want what you want. Be caring, but don't be a martyr.

96. Let her know that you missed her when you went away. 

97. Bring home her favorite pie or dessert. 

98. If she normally shops for the food, offer to do the food shopping. 

99. Eat lightly on romantic occasions so that you don't become stuffed and tired later. 

100. Ask her to add her thoughts to this list.

101. Leave the bathroom seat down.