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Misc....
July 31, 2007
July 29, 2007
July 28, 2007
Irreverently Me!
I have to say one of my quirky abilities is to be totally irreverent on an issue and still be seriously respectful at the same time! Here's an example:
This really fits the kind of people I like - I like those that aren't looking for a crowd or trying to one up each other - I need people who are themselves. Typically if you have cool hair - you are yourself!
This is from a site where it's their take on the emerging church through these posters (whatever - oh yeah motivational posters)
Enjoy!
| Your Life Path Number is 3 |
 You are a creative and artistic person with an interesting view on life. Witty and outgoing, you enjoy sharing your crazy ideas with anyone who will listen. A total social butterfly, you're the life of any party. In love, you inspire and enchant your partner. You are often an object of fantasy and desire. While you are very talented, you sometimes lack the ambition to put your talents in play. And while your wit carries you a long way, you occasionally use it to mask your true feelings. Your natural abilities can bring you all the success in the world ... if you let them |
July 27, 2007
July 24, 2007
Item #2 & 3 - Custom Blog Headers!
Who would like to win a custom blog header? Don't you love popping in on a blog with a fun design? I do too! So I have taken it upon myself to release some creativity into the blogsphere! I am picking 2 lucky bloggers to win a new custom blog header.
All you need to do is comment below and tell me your favorite color. Be sure to leave a way I can contact you.
If you would like to see some headers I've designed - look up above, the freezerchicks - the household exec - 40 Before 40 oh and the Vinegrettes are the ones I have designed.
Yes - Erin - I have not forgotten you - I just haven't designed anything!
I will announce the winners on Friday!
July 23, 2007
Item #1 - Sisterchicks on the Loose
Congrats to my sisterchick Denise! Denise will you come over for coffee and grab your book? I live in MO - hope that's not too far for you!!!
Okay...ta-da today among the bloggie world is exciting give aways thanks to rocks-in-my-dryer. For the next 3 days I will be giving away a different item.
I will have my DD pick a winner at random..all you have to do is comment below and tell me about your fave thing to do with your girlfriends!
So for today I am encouraging your summer reading and hanging out with your girlfriends. Check out the
Sisterchicks for a quick breezy read for sitting by the pool. I am giving away the first book in the series - Sisterchicks on the Loose!
Don't forget to check out the other give-aways and leave a comment below about what you like to do with your girlfriends!
**Keep posting chicas! I am eager to give away this book tomorrow!**
Oh and if you're wondering what my fave thing to do with girlfriends is a lot like yours - uninterrupted conversation and a trip to the spa is a bonus (I need a pedicure..I haven't seen anyone giving away a pedicure!)
Let's play!
July 20, 2007
Fear will not...
keep me down.
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
|---|---|
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Model | Inverted Coaster (Batman) |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 105 ft (2, 4, 7) 100 ft (1, 3, 5, 6) |
| Drop | 80 ft |
| Length | 2693 ft (2, 4) 2700 ft (1, 3, 5, 6, 7) |
| Max speed | 50 mph |
| Inversions | 5 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Capacity | 1280 (2, 4) 1400 (1, 3, 5, 6, 7) riders per hour |
| Max G force | 4 |
OK - so now that you've seen some the blah blah blah behind Batman, the Ride...
Yup- I rode it.
Yup- I hate roller coasters. Really I do. You may be suprised that with my outgoing spirit that coasters do me in..well it's simple, I like to control my universe. With roller coasters, I feel that all control has been stripped of me and I am at the mercy of something else..Larry on the other hand is absolutely thrilled and a total coaster addict.
Our family spent last Wednesday all day at Six Flags in St Louis. We had a great family day. No complaining, just we were all after a good day together. Prior to leaving I declared at the dinner table. 'I am going to ride Batman. As soon as we get to Six Flags I am getting on the Batman.' Larry was cheering me on and kept reminding me all the night before of what I said and that I had to do it.
Larry being the master of theme parks had an agenda of the day set. So I wasn't able to just go in and get it over with. I had to wait..all day. I watched that ride with a sly eye whenever I heard it whoosh throughout the park. I studied the inverted turns and cork screws - thinking 'just how does that feel with my legs upside down?' 'Surely that has to feel good no feeling crammed into a cart.'
At the end of the day it was time. The kids were all settled down from the excitement - really they were beyond exhaustion. Larry, Quinten and I walked the long ramp up to the launch pad. The big kids were riding the Scrambler while we went. I went first while Larry held Quinten. He was so excited that he went to the aisle that led to the front line of seats. 'Um I think I want to ride in the middle' So I head to the middle of the ride in the middle most seat. Thank God I was the only one in my row.
'You go mommy' was what Quinten was prompted to say by Daddy and off I went.
I buckled in. It was OK that the shoulder straps lock down on top of your whole chest and buckle in the middle. It was nice and tight. OK - this feels safe - I can do it. I pray. OK - the prayer has me covered. OK - I want to cry as I look at Larry and Quinten. What if I don't see that baby boy again? And the ride flew out of the station.
It had the usual climb and I glanced down and saw the earth leaving my feet. Which I really liked. I always wanted the super power of flying. As the coaster hit the crest and whoosh down it went. I held my breath and listened to the screams. I am processing the screams for crying out loud - is everyone OK? has someone died? are they scared? I'm scared. So I stop holding my breath, close my eyes and let the last bit of fear come screaming out of me as we head into the first loop. Oh that was a good cleansing scream..where am I? I couldn't open my eyes very well because of the force pulling against my face. So I kept my eyes closed through the next loop - which felt good to feel like I was flipping over like a super charged hand spring! As we spiraled into the corkscrew I got my eyes open for a brief second and saw some crazy vision of swirly metal that really jiggled my brain! So I finished out the ride with my eyes shut until I felt it smooth out a bit and it was over.
We had a pause in the station before we unloaded. They were busy loading the next set of chairs. I breathed in and looked down at my feet. Yup, still hanging and still flying. I loved it. I loved every second of that ride. I think I was really flying and it felt as good as I ever imagined it.
I'll do it again and again.
Larry simply says 'I'm impressed.' hands me the boy and climbs into the front row of chairs. He has his arms up and thumbs out ready to fly baby. Oh boy, next time I know where he is going to push me to sit. I take Quinten down to the ground and watch Daddy fly out into the night. As I am watching, instead of watching with a pit of fear, I am watching with a sense of wonder and thrill of flying. I am thinking 'I did it and I will fly again.'
July 19, 2007
Now doesn't this sound like fun? I mean who wouldn't want to check and see what this cute little doggie is doing with sunglasses on? Rocks In My Dryer keeps her blog fun and entertaining and she has decided to create a blog love fest!
This Little Doggy will go live on Monday July 23. So come back then to see what this little doggy has left for you on my blog!
