Birthday Fun - Part II

Freakshow's stitches removed. Makes my happy, no more yelling at him to stop licking them! Nice BD gift!

Birthday Fun - Part I

"Today is my birthday...nah nah nah nah nah nah. Happy Birthday to me, nah nah nah nah nah nah!"

I woke to the most beautiful face in mine, saying "Mimi - Caillou. Mimi - Caillou. Mimi - wake up!" It doesn't get better than that. For reals.

We got ready and headed for the Shark's house where I was anxiously looking forward to my birthday waffles. The ones that she graciously offered to make for me. Wait, I confess, that's a lie. I DEMANDED her Famous Waffles.

We got there to a welcoming committee at the door with birthday wishes and a delightfully set table with a fun balloon marking my spot at the table.Yes it says Over the Hill. And since I am, I guess I can't complain about it. I thought it was dang cute!

Now Shark has been raving about her Famous Waffles for quite some time. I will confess and secretly thought she was just using Bisquick and dubbing them famous so her kids would eat them. No, no, no my friends. I am happy to confess that I.WAS.WRONG!!

I don't know what the heck she does, but I haven't tasted anything like them. EVER. Rich, creamy, a hint of vanilla. Perfect texture. Covered in fresh strawberries and whip cream. Throw in a side of bacon and it is the perfect breakfast ever!

Of course, cute family put some candles on and actually sang to me! And no detail forgotten, notice the Monster set there beside my plate. Yes, it's not race day, but hey when you get as old as I am, you live it up when you can!

It was time to blow out my candles. Being old and decrepit, it's hard. It takes several struggles to get enough air from my wheezer lungs to get them out......



After breakfast, Ava presented me with a special birthday bear

It was a kind, thoughtful and generous thing for Tib and her kids to do for me. It was the perfect start to my day!

And the Famous Waffles - yes. They are every bit as good as she claims. I dare say even better. I've yet to taste another that even compares. She should keep her secret and market them. She would make a fortune.

Thanks Shark and kids......you made my morning!

Slang Gang Word of the Day

August 7: Dohment

One of those slap your forehead moments when you realise that you've just done something incredibly stupid.

The moment when something "dawns on you" and the penny drops.

A dohment is when you realise that you've put the baby outside and tucked the cat up in the cot for the night.

or

A dohment is when you wonder why the lawn isn't looking any better then notice that you haven't engaged the lawnmower blade.

**Absolutley appropriate for today. Considering that my entire life is a compilation of dohments.**

Funny Bone Friday - Things I may have heard, or said, or just thought in my head

"I don't think a scout camp meeting should include the phrase "the g-string game'"

"Go fling your crap somewhere else."

"No, we don't eat those ones. Those are not ripe and the ones what gives us bellyaches."

"M - Can you fill out the boy's scout papers? I am so sore, I can't grip a pen" (no lie)

"I've just stepped out of the frying pan and into the fire. I am leaving the DMV to go to Wal-Mart"

"She was trying to send me on a guilt trip, but I wasn't packing my bags."

Thankful Thur....wait no, just random crap

(thanks to the Shark for the photo)
Yeah, it's Thursday and I should do a Thankful post, but really, I just have so much random crapola swinging around in my head, that if I don't let it out, my head will explode.

Splenda and Tuffy are at scout camp. Flaming Gorge. Playing. I'm home alone. With just the dogs. I am happy.

Sissy is coming tonight for a sleep over and then a play date tomorrow at Lagoon. She loved it last year, this year will be even more fun. It's Splenda's work party, but since he and the boy are gone, it'll just be us. Watch, this will be the ONE year they call his name to win a prize and he won't even be there to win it.

Tomorrow is my birthday. I am old. I had to get my DL renewed today which really ticked me off since I had to get a new picture. The picture I have had for the last 10 years was a GREAT picture. No lie! The best DL pic I have ever seen. The one today? Hmmmmmm..... let's just say, I was happy they caught me with my eyes open. And yes, I do look 10 years older. Suck.

I was excited to open my email this morning and see an early Happy Birthday wish from her. She was leaving town and took the time to remember me. I want to meet her IRL. She's cool and I love her.

I get Famous Waffles for breakfast tomorrow. The Shark has kindly offered....okay, I DEMANDED, her Famous Waffles for my birthday. I will be posting a complete dining review later. Woot Woot!

I am a technotard. I can't figure anything with the computer out. Everyone does those cute hearts and cross out lines and stuff... yeah, I've had directions, but I still can't seem to manage it. Whatev.

I have a huge bike ride Saturday. 111 miles. It's not even going to be 80 degrees outside. I am going to freeze!

You would think with everyone out of my house, I would deep clean and scour and all that great stuff that you like to do when no one is there to mess it up? Nope. Can't bring myself to do it. I would rather lay around, going out to dinner with her and her or just playing on the computer. I am a loser.

I'm hungry. But I have packed on 7 ellbees in the past 4 months and am freaking out. FREAKING I tell you! Hunger and I need to become reacquainted.

Tomorrow is my birthday. I am old. But I am thankful that I am here to have another one.

When the CAT is away........

you know who will play....

My Life according to Eminem

**Disclaimer at the end**

My Life According to...Eminem

Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. Try not to repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think! Repost as "my life according to (band name)"

Pick your Artist:
Eminem

Describe yourself:
Bully

How do you feel:
Never Enough

Describe where you currently live:
Yellow Brick Road

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Rock City

Your favorite form of transportation:
Adrenaline Rush

Your best friend:
Mockingbird

You and your best friend are:
Bad Influence

What's the weather like:
Everything is Shady

Favorite time of day:
3am

If your life was a TV show, what would it be called:
As The World Turns

What is life to you:
Til I Collapse

Your relationship:
Crazy in Love

Your fear:
Hellbound

What is the best advice you have to give:
Lose Yourself

Thought for the Day:
Stay Wide Awake

How I would like to die:
Tryin Ta Win

My soul's present condition:
Beautiful

My motto:
Run Rabbit Run or Jimmy Crack Corn (I realize this is breaking the rules, but it IS my blog)

**For the record........ I do believe Eminem is an amazing rap artist comparable to none other. He is brilliant with the way he composes his rhymes and sentences. However, his content is more than offensive to the majority of society. I understand that. I believe he is a miserable human being whose unhappiness, upbringing, and life experiences drives his art much like every other media artist out there. Sadly, I "get" some of his stuff. Much of it just amuses me. Most of it, I pass on.

I will point out that I only purchase edited CD's (gasp) and will fully admit that much of his art, I abhor. That being said, there is a dang log of it that I actually DIG. Yes, I like rap.

Let the hate/mocking/judgmental commenting begin.......