Itouch Apps?

I haven't been feeling well the last two days. In fact on Monday I left work early and I didn't even go today.. It feels odd being home because I never call in. Ihave had some weird stomach stuff going on. Just extreme nausea. Horrible. Ugh. While I am feeling better.. I am not 100% but I so have to go to work tomorrow.

When I wasn't trying to lay very very still. I was on my itouch perusing my favorite apps. I was catching up on all the twitter updates when I came across this on.. Twitpic. It cracked me up. He swears he didn't know what shirt he was putting on.. because it was 4 in the morning.. I was wondering.. if its a concern, why do you have the shirt in the first place.. Silly Boy!

Speaking of Itouch/Iphone Apps. Which are your favorite Apps and Why?

What a Difference a Day Makes.

I woke up Saturday morning to a cold dreary day. The weather forecast had been made but I had to see it for myself to believe it. It was the end of March and it was snowing. Just the day before, I had taken my class out on the playground. I had worn capris. Then Saturday I stood on my porch freezing, as I watched the wet white snow fall to the ground.

Sunday morning I woke up to the sun peeking into my window. I walked outside to see the only trace of the snow was melted and running down the sides of the streets.. A passerby would assume that a spring shower had brought on the wet ground. On the way home from church, I noticed the budding trees and the brown grass turning to green. I thought to myself, Wow! What a difference a day makes.

Spiritually speaking isn't this how it is in our own lives? How many of us have woken up to a bad day, bad news, temptations, or trials? I know I often find myself thinking- Oh, No! I must get used to this. This is what I have to live with. This is my lot in life. (I know dramatic huh? - but Oh, so true.) We often get stuck in grey dreary days because we accept it instead of relying on God to bring on a new day. A day where the clouds are gone. A day where the old is made new. A day where the remnants of the past are being washed away.  

Just seeing that tree today after the snow yesterday made me think about that.. and how I often allow myself to stay stuck in situations..but today I am making a vow to myself,  to always hang on.. For tomorrow is a new day. One full of the blessings of GOD!

Friday Fun

Here are the rules:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search (http://www.flickr.com/). b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s Mosaic Maker (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php).
d. Save the image and blog it!

1. What is your first name? Becky
2. What is your favorite food? Chips and Salsa
3. What is your favorite color? Navy Blue
4. Favorite drink? Pink Lemonade
5. Dream vacation? Bora Bora
6. Favorite Hobby? Scrapbooking
7. What you want to be when you grow up? Having no regrets
8. What do you love most in life? Togetherness
9. One word to describe you? Happy

Yeah, I am still alive!

Hmm, What does one say after a 3 month unannounced hiatus? Yeah, I've got nothing. I have missed blogging and visiting your blogs so much-but I don't really have an excuse other than I got really busy and at the end of the day...blogging my thoughts and daily adventures were not a priority. Now things have calmed down a little and I have really been wanting an outlet.. I have made a promise to myself though! Yeah- Um, I do that. I promise not to let myself stress if I don't have anything witty to say. I promise to not beat myself up if I miss a day or two.. And my promise to you all is that I will be a more faithful blogging buddy!

It's nice to be back! I hope some of you still remember who I am.. and I hope this out of no where post doesn't knock the breath out of some of you from the shock of it...lol.

Happy Friday Friends-

Becky

Ugh!

Teacher did you know I have itchy bugs in my hair?

Ugh. Sometimes I hate Mondays..

The Paperbag Christmas- Review

A few weeks ago someone.. (I am sorry I can't remember who) was hosting a give away for The Paper bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne on their blog. I entered the giveaway because I love to read and there is usually nothing better than a great holiday story.. Well, I didn't win the give away : ( A few weeks later I received an email asking if I would be interested in reading the book.. They would send the book to me and all I would have to do is a review on my blog. First of all, I had a couple read it. I had never had anything like this happen to me.. I wanted to make sure it was legit. I am a dork, I know.. Well I decided to respond and in just a few days I received the book on my door step..

I quickly opened it up and finished the book in one sitting. I absolutely loved it.

Milne’s touching novel reminds readers of caring, friendship and sacrifice. How often do we get carried away by the gifts and hustle of Christmas activities and forget what Christmas is really all about? Read Paper Bag Christmas and rediscover one of the true meanings of Christmas.

I totally recommend this book to everyone who loves to read a good book that will make them laugh and cry. A book that makes you think.. and put your priorities straight.

You can purchase the book here: The Paper bag Christmas

Slow down already..

Wow, these past weeks have been a whirlwind for me. It seems like there is something going on everyday..and evening. Sure, I love being surrounded by friends and family.. and I love to be right in the middle of things but sometimes.. Don't you just want to sit back and relax? That is where I am at right now..



MOVIES
Most have you have asked, Have I seen Twilight? Um, yeah. I am almost embarrassed to admit how many times I have seen it. I have went with everyone who has asked me. I will just leave it at that! I loved it and I was not disappointed at all. I think Rob Pattinson is just about the yummiest thing ever! I really can't wait until New Moon comes out.

Over the break I also saw BOLT 3D, Four Christmas's, and Australia. I loved Bolt. It is way cute. Four Christmas's eh, not so much. It was vulgar and Dwight Yokam freaked me out a bit. I loved Australia. Bring your tissues. I think I cried 9 times during the movie. I think it is one of the best movies that I have seen all year...

Black Friday
My family and I got up at 2:45 early Friday Morning and braved the sales. I bought myself a new computer. A cheapie. But I love it! I was also able to get a lot of my Christmas shopping done.. I was excited about that..After shopping a group of us went to McDonald's for some Egg McMuffins and then I headed home for a nap! I shopped til I dropped, ate breakfast, showered, and was back in bed before 8 am.





A New Find

I love the new fragrances by Gwen Steffani. Her Harajuku Lovers line. The cute little bottles are what drew me to them but the smell is what makes me want them.. Lil' Angel and Music are my favorite. I don't like the Baby one. Have any of you guys smelled them?

Dermatology
I had a little spot that came up on my nose a few weeks ago.. Today I went to the dermatologist to get it checked out. I got two shots in my nose. Yes, that is as painful as it sounds.. Then they sliced off the spot with a razor and burned it. Let me tell you, the smell of your own flesh burning is NASTY!

I have only been to the dermatologist one time. I think I was 17. I had 4 zits and I made my mom take me because I didn't want to have a crater face. Yeah, I was a bit of a drama queen. Um, I left his office with a bottle of sea breeze. No, joke. He said, People would kill for skin like yours.. it is funny now.. I was devastated in high school. Why in the world did I have 4 zits at one time and why oh why, was my Dr. laughing at me. Ugh.

Well today when I walked into the dermatologist office I was the only one in there not over 70. The place was packed out. I was seriously looking for a Bingo caller... I was enjoying the conversations of the cute older people! It was actually nice to sit back and listen to them describe their daily activities..

I said, all of that to say.. wear sun screen everyday my friends. Everyone of these sweet elderly people were getting skin cancers removed from their faces.. I know at least 5 ladies told me to apply sunscreen daily. One even took out a tube and offered to put it on me.

Match maker

I have been playing match maker this week! It is so fun! It is fun to watch new relationships unfold. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it works out for the both of them..

SCALES

Um, I went off my diet for 3 days. When I weighed in on Monday, I thought I actually heard the scales begging me to get off..lol No, really. It was fun to splurge for a few days but I am back on track! But I did give the scales a swift kick when I stepped off of them.. it made me feel better..

Sugar Free Vanilla Iced Coffee

I have confessed my love for SF Vanilla Iced Coffee from McDonald's before.. I have also confessed how many I have consumed in one week before.. for any of you who share my obsession... I seriously wouldn't recommending looking up the nutrition information. You honestly don't want to know..

All the other coffee drinks from McDonald's are NASTY! Ugh.

Joey and Rory
I love Country Music. I love all styles of it. Bluegrass. Traditional. Contemporary. The newest duo I love are Joey and Rory! I love love love the song to say goodbye. Her voice is beautiful but the words of this song really haunt me. It is oh, so true.

To Say Goodbye
He said I’ll call you Hon when I get there,Ten minutes later he was in the air,She dropped the kids at school and headed home,Walked in and turned the front room TV on She could tell that there was something wrong,Every channel had the same thing on,Now seven years have come and gone away,But she’s still hurting like its yesterday,

‘Cuz she wants to put her arms around his neck,and look in his eyes so blue,and say Honey I don’t regret,A single day I spent with you,She wants to tell him that she loves him so,and will until the day she dies,It ain’t that she can’t let him go,She just wants to say goodbye

He sits beside her in the nursing home,Through her silver hair he runs a comb,He hangs their wedding picture on the wall,She don’t remember who he is at all,He tells her stories about the life they’ve lived,From their first kiss to their last grand kids,For seven months now she just sits and stares,But if she wakes up he’s gonna be right there,

‘Cuz he wants to put his arms around her neck,and look in her eyes so blue,and say Honey I won’t forget,a single day I spent with you,He wants to tell her that he loves her so,and will until the day he dies,it ain’t that he can’t let her go,He just wants to say goodbye no it ain’t that we can’t let them go,We just want to say goodbye

(um, I copied and pasted these.. and I am not taking the time to go back and edit. I love you friends but I am playing the lazy card...)

Check out their myspace.. maybe you can hear it there...

Wow, I have rambled on way to long.. I have some awards to write about, tags to respond to, and a book review! But I just can't do it tonight.. but I will .. I will...

Happy Wednesday Dear friends..

I am alive.

Wow, It has been six days since I have posted and this is just a fake post.. to let you know that I am alive and well. I missed all of you over the Holiday! Things are crazy here in my little part of the world.. I should have a decent post tomorrow! Take care until then lovies..

Themed Christmas Tree!

I have always loved Themed Christmas trees. There is something about the blank canvas of a Christmas Tree. In the past we have done several themed trees. We have done: Disney, OU, Gingerbread Men, The Polar Express, Patriotic, Fairytale Princess, The Grinch, and John Deere. This year, as I was thinking on what to do.. I was inspired by my latest obsession! I was sitting in my home with my cousin Josh when it hit me. I looked over at him and said, You wanna go to wal-mart? Then I explained to him what I was envisioning...lol. I have recently got him hooked on all things Twilight as well. He was game for a trip to Wal-Mart.

We bought all kinds of fun stuff. A chess game. Ribbons. Forks. Feathers. Flowers. Apple Ornaments. Red Glitter. Dazzling Silver Sticks. Yard and half black material. Small Round Mini Mirrors.

After making our purchases we came home got out the glue sticks, tacky glue, and started creating the ornaments that would soon adorn my tree. Then my friend Lisa returned home... She quickly joined the excitement. She started gluing the dazzling mirrors to the black tree skirt. After burning my finger and completing the ornaments. Lisa and Josh decorated the tree..

Our Twilight Inspired Christmas Tree:The plastic forks were a must. To fancy them up a bit my Mom and my niece tied red or black and white checked ribbons on them. This was to represent Forks, Wa. The setting for the book.
We added the apple ornaments all over the tree to represent the first cover of the Twilight Series. Which is a symbol for Bella, the forbidden fruit. The crushed flower is for the cover of New Moon. The flower represents a delicate Bella and how she feels in Edwards absence.The red ribbons are from the cover of Eclipse. The ribbon symbolizes how Bella feels, torn between life and death. Vampires and Werewolves. The Chessboard represents the forth and final book, Breaking Dawn. The red pawn represents weak human Bella and the White Queen symbolizes the stronger Bella.
There a glitter silver sticks that jaunt out from the tree. They are to represent Edward dazzling in the sunlight. You can't see them in the picture but they are there and they add so much character to the tree. The tree skirt is also adorned with mirrors that dazzle a reflection of white twinkling lights. There are also feathers stuck within the branches of the tree. At first I bought feathers because I thought that was what was on the New Moon Cover but I was wrong.. I think the feathers are a cute added touch.. and well feathers are a part of the series.. We won't discuss that here...(um, book four-torn pillows)I just have a point and shoot camera so it does not do the tree justice but we are all quite pleased with our Twilight Christmas tree. I purposely did not show the top of the tree because I don't have a clue what to top it with. I am thinking a stuffed lion and lamb. The Cullen Crest. Or something like that.. any ideas.

Do you guys do themed trees?

Okay, I know it seems a bit obsessive but it was so much fun. Please don't stop following me..lol. I will snap out of it soon...lol.

By the way, I did lose a follower today : (

Not Me! Monday!

I did not spend all week teaching my children about the First Thanksgiving, about Pilgrims and Indians. I was not impressed when they could tell me everything about the event including the ships, the date, Plymouth rock etc (remember they are 4 & 5) I did not totally crack up when I was showing them off to our principal.. and they called the pilgrims-penguins by mistake. I hid my laughter very well when my very excited students yelled, Look teacher, Mexicans - when Native Americans came to our school in full dress for a pow wow.

I did not accidentally schedule Camo Day on the last day before a break. Why would I get my kids even more excited. I would never do that to myself...

In order to get my kids to walk quietly down the hall I did not say their is a hunter looking for turkeys. We must be very very quite (we did have turkey hats on) My kids were so very quite. I was very impressed. We tip toed across the street. This hunter stuff is really working out well. I did not really get into it, jumping back saying I just seen him. At one point, I did not turn around to see my kids laying on the sidewalk in order for the hunter not to see them..

Even though, my little kids are way to stinkin' cute. I was not so very happy to hug them and send them on their way on Friday. I did not fall back into my chair thanking God for a much needed Thanksgiving Break!

I have not seen Twilight 3 times this weekend. I did not buy the book so that I could read it again, now that I have visuals.

I am not totally crushing on Rob Pattinson.

I did not have to return yet another phone to US Cellular this week. I am not crossing my fingers hoping 3x is the charm. Acck.

The atm machine did not keep my Debit Card because I put in the wrong pin 3x. I am not freaking out because I have no clue where my card is. I do not have to wake up early on my vacation to call the bank first thing in the morning. I am not a little bit embarrassed. Things like this never ever happen to me.

My boyfriend : ) Blake Shelton did not make it into the 100 Sexiest People Magazine.. (He really did make it even though, the picture is barely bigger than a postage stamp. He is so in there...)