This is for you Jen!

I saw that I have not posted on my own blog since July. I have had a very busy year. It is kind of funny because normally I am pretty straight with my work. I worked last year, did my little clean up the house and cook stuff. Then, this year, I am pregnant...I am cheerleading coach, I am the grade level chair for the 6th grade teachers, secretary for the ELA Dept. TOO MUCH!!! But, anyways, I am going out to eat with Amanda and Gracie tonight. Should be fun...Gracie is one and wide open. I like to get her in trouble with Amanda. Brad is working 2nd shift right now and I have not seen him since Tuesday. Weird. I talked to him one day though. There is a cookout this weekend for Mel and Ramie. I don't know if I will go. I might go for a few minutes since I am in the wedding. I don't want to be around any partying right now. Esp. since I can't party. Does anyone watch Laguna Beach? I love that show. It's like I get to see what other people are doing. I guess I am if I am watching the show. Either way, I think it is interesting. Thanks for the happy birthday Jen...the big 2-5 for me. Ugh! What's next...motherhood? Uh, yeah, I guess so. I am going to the doctor on December 1 for my four month check up. I will know what the baby will be if ya'll want to know. I have started gaining some weight too. My regular clothes don't fit, but then, neither do the maternity clothes I got for my birthday. I wear whatever I can. Right now I have a rubberband holding my regular jeans together because if I button them I would probably pass out. It is funny though because according to the scales I have only gained 2 lbs. Doesn't feel that way though. I had to have an ultrasound last month too becaues the doc thought there was a problem. No problems, but the baby looked kind of like a boiled peanut. It was sucking its thumb. So cool. My mama was so excited. But other than all this, I am ready for Christmas. I love to shop for gifts and all that stuff. I am also ready for 2 weeks out of school. I hope everyone else is doing well. Next birthday is Dorian's...right?

Back from the beach!

So I just got home from the beach yesterday. I had a pretty good time. Me and Hannah got beat up by some waves on Friday. I had one knock me down and I didn't think I would ever be able to get up. Poor Han, when I came up she was yelling for me. Then, we laughed. I have a pretty good tan and some back to school gear. I am always happy about new clothes. Hannah will be 18 in two weeks and moving into Coastal on Aug. 13. I am sad. I read the blog about the cars, Dorian and where you talked about Sissy. I have a new car now. It is a black 4-door Honda. I traded in the silver one. I thought about an SUV, but I think I am too little for all that. Plus, I need 4-doors if I am ever going to fulfill my destiny of becoming a baby factory. I am just kidding....seriously...don't laugh and say thats probably true. I only want 2 maybe 3 babies for Brad. Dorian, do you remember when you used to fuss at me for saying she had a baby for him instead of with him. Those were the days. I also saw where you called me a redneck. My cousins are redneck...I am country. There is such a huge difference. Did I mention that Joel is engaged? He's not getting married until Jessica finishes nursing school in two years...but still. Brad started a new job at the prison, so I am sitting around by myself these days unless I drive the 30 min. to Bennettsville. But, he likes it a lot, so thats cool. Anyways, I guess I will chat later. Also, I would like a rape whistle so that I can blow it in Brad's ear. Just to laugh about it. Hopefully you have a few extra.

Summer, Summer, Summertime!

Does anyone remember that great Will Smith classic? That was a great song. I hope everyone is doing well. I am doing pretty good. I have been pretty bored with the exception of teaching a math class at tech and coaching cheerleading. My girls had cheer camp Mon. - Wed. of this week. I basically sat on my butt for three days while the girls worked with "professional" cheerleaders. But the good news is I am leaving for the beach on Sunday. I am going to get the tan that has eluded me all summer. Maybe my hair will lighten up again. I had some highlighting done like I usually do, except I went a little lighter than I intended and wound up with blonde hair. I freaked out at first...major freaked out...but then, I got a lot of positive feedback from it so I left it like that. Now it seems weird to see pictures of me with dark brown hair. Hannah is leaving for Coastal in a few weeks. I am pretty jealous of her. I hope she enjoys it. She says she will except she thinks there are too many white people there. She told Mama that she should have gone to SC State or Benedict with all the black people cause she is really a black girl trapped in a white girls body. She says this because our high school is predominantly black and she has been one of the only 2 white cheerleaders on her squad for 4 years. She is an insane child. As fore me, school starts back the second week in August so that is where I will be. But, that is all for now. Sorry about my computer shutting down the other day, Maggie. It was good talking to you.

I copied this from you Dorian

100 Questions1. Your name spelled backwards: nosilla
2. Where were your parents born? Dad- Bennettsville Mom- High Point, NC
3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? Digital camera program
4. What's your favorite restaurant? Red Bone Ally
5. Last time you swam in a pool? yesterday afternoon
6. Have you ever been in a school play? yes
7. How many kids do you want? 2 maybe 3
8. Type of music you dislike most? heavy metal
9. Are you registered to vote? yes
10. Do you have cable?yes
11. Have you ever ridden on a moped? no
12. Ever prank call anybody? yes
13. Ever get a ticket? yes...too fast for conditions
14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? no
15. Farthest place you ever traveled? Texas or Maryland...whichever is farthest
16. Do you have a garden? no
17. What's your favorite comic strip? don't have one
18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem? yes
19. Bath or Shower, morning or night? Shower- morning
20. Best movie you've seen in the past month? can't remember
21. Favorite pizza topping? pepperoni
22. Chips or popcorn? popcorn
23. What colour lipstick do you usually wear? something by Clinic
24. Have you ever smoked peanut shells? I can honestly I have never smoked a peanut
25. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? Yes, Lil Miss Sugar -N- Spice 1982
26. Orange juice or apple? OJ
27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine? Brad, Bubba and Nikki @ Stefanos
28. Favorite type chocolate bar? Snickers
29. When was the last time you voted at the polls? Nov. 2004
30. Last time you ate a homegrown tomato? never
31. Have you ever won a trophy? yes, (see pageant Q. above)
32. Are you a good cook? actually, yes
33. Do you know how to pump your own gas? yes
34. Ever order an article from an infomercial? no
35. Sprite or 7-up? Sprite
36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work? No
37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy? Some pills
38. Ever throw up in public? LOL...YES
39. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love? love
40. Do you believe in love at first sight? in a way
41. Ever call a 1-900 number? yeah...but we hung up...
42. Can ex's be friends? very hard to do
43. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital? Amanda a year ago
44. Did you have a lot of hair when you were a baby? yes
45. What message is on your answering machine? the usual
46. What's your all time favorite Saturday Night Live Character? Daryll Hammond as Clinton
47. What was the name of your first pet? Coo
48. What is in your glovebox? proof of registration...insurance
49. Favourite thing to do before bedtime? watch tv
50. What is one thing you are grateful for today? my mom
51. What year was the best year of your life? 2000
52. One animal or insect that Noah should have left off the ark? were bees on there?
53. Do you make a wish before blowing out your birthday candles? yes
54. Do you generally open your bills on the day that you receive them? yes
55. How many pillows are on your bed? five
56. Favourite ice cream flavour? chocolate
57. What is the most pro-dominant colour in your wardrobe? white or pink...I guess
58. Have you ever seen a ghost? not sure
59. Would you rather go to a carnival or circus? carnival
60. Favourite meal: breakfast, lunch, or dinner? dinner
61. Your favourite childhood book? Children's Bible...my daddy read me stories
62. Have you ever flown first-class? no
63. Would you go on a reality show? doubtful
64. Are you more optimistic or pessimistic about the future? optimistic
65. Pancakes or waffles? pancakes
66. If you could own a home anywhere in the world, where would it be? somewhere like Spain or Italy
67. Your favourite Soup of the Day? Chicken Noodle is always good
68. What site is a must see for all visitors to your city? LOL...I don't think there is one...most northerners stop and look at cotton
69. Can you recommend a good restaurant in your city? if i had to
70. You go to the zoo; what is the one animal that you want to see? monkeys
71. Potatoes, rice, or pasta; Which is your favourite? pasta
72. What is the best movie that you've seen this year? can't remember...it had Denzel Washington though
73. What do you like on your hotdog?ketchup, mustard and chili
74. What in your life are you most grateful for?family
75. You are home alone and use the bathroom; do you close the door? most times
76. What is your favourite small appliance? crockpot
77. Salty snacks or sweet treats? salty
78. Are you usually a little early, a little late, or right on time? a little late
79. When was the last time you told someone you loved them? today
80. Have you ever met someone famous? yeah...Nancy Kerigan...remember that Jen
81. What was one of your favourite games as a child? Connect 4
82. At what age have you looked your best? now...I think
83. One person that never fails to make you laugh? Britney Spears...so chaotic...so stupid
84. What was the first music that you ever bought? Beach Boys...Kokomo
85. If you could go back and do it all again, would you change anything? I don't think so
86. What is the one thing that you cook that always receives compliments? chicken
87. From what news source do you receive the bulk of your news? Channel 10 news
88. In the last calendar year, how many people have you told that you love them? no idea
89. Who received your first real kiss? Brock
90. The single most important quality in a mate? depth
91. When was the last time you went to a church-type function? Sunday
92. What is your morning routine that you perform religiously (time permitting)? toothbrush, makeup, hair
93. At the movies, what is your snack of choice and where do you like to sit in the theatre? coke and as far away from other people as possible (don't get me started)
94. Have you ever consulted a telephone psychic? no
95. Would you ever consider plastic surgery? HELL no
96. Do you believe there is life on other planets? no
97. Ever ridden in a hot air balloon? no
98. Turn on the radio/tv to your favourite music station - what's playing? various stuff
99. Do you believe in an afterlife? yes
100. What would you like to accomplish with the remaining years of your life? too much to write

Hey Yall

I know I haven't written in a while, but I have read most of everyone's stuff. Actually, I tried to make a comment once or twice, but I couldn't because my computer was acting crazy. Plus, I have been busy too. With the end of the school year coming, we have to teach and reteach everything to make sure students are ready for the PACT Test....fun, right? Anyways, also I am the new cheerleading coach for next year, and the 6th grade level chairperson and I think I am going to start working on my masters degree this summer...the only thing is that I hate the lose the money I make from teaching at tech. I sound like a grown up, don't I? Everyone at work says that I am going to have a baby cause I have started not wanting foods like pizza and then I will feel sick...I think it's the warm weather and the fact that I am ready for school to be out. I have also started trying to get my pool ready for the summer. Hannah says she needs a tan before she leaves for Coastal. I can't believe she is about to go down there...lucky! I am going to go help her move in. It would be like old times. I told Amanda we are going to throw Gracie into the pool and make her sink or swim. (In case you don't remember, Amanda was the pregnant bridesmaid in my wedding...she married Brock.) Anyway, thats what I am doing these days. I hope everyone is doing great. Let me know if yall come to the beach this summer!

Take me to Target!

Can I just tell everyone that I truly love Target. Brad and I paid a visit to that magical place last night after our Valentine's adventure at Outback. I bought socks, a new pocketbook, a shirt for Felicia and Brad got a new hat. I saw all these pretty coats and bathing suits that I wanted. I know coats and bathing suits are a weird combo, but thats the magic of Target. They cater to people who are living & buying in the present cooler temps and the people who have early symptoms of spring fever. I found a bunch of stuff there...I can't wait to go back. I give mad props to Target! I wish I could be in one of their commercials!

This is for you Dorian

I am getting on the ball. I already responded to one of your posts and I am writing a little something of my own. On the news this week, they are reporting that someone at CCU has contracted Tuberculosis. They are trying to get everyone to come in and be tested. So far, only 200 have responded. As far as myself, I have just been chillin trying to avoid our weird weather. One day it is in the 20's and the next its 65 outside. El Nino I guess. I don't know that we will get any snow here this year. How is everyone else's weather. I am trying to get a grasp on finances right now. Managing money with bills, and groceries and Brad is hard. I get scared and think...did I make the house payment? Did I schedule the light bill to be paid? Can I afford some bread and milk? SCARY STUFF! Other than that, I am just chillin...I will write something again soon, Dorian!