I think it’s time to go shopping for some flowers, and maybe even a tree or two, for my yard this weekend. I know it’s just the time of year but I can’t wait to get to the nursery :). I’ve given it some thought and I’ve decided that my grey brick home might like some salmon coloured geraniums and some similar coloured mulch.
Once that’s done I’m thinking that I’ll need some outdoor chairs and a table - maybe even some beautiful teak furniture or at least two loungers for lazy summer days 
Filed under: Family Life Resource on May 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Does it ever drive you crazy that you want to buy things for people who need them but you just can not afford it? I have a lot of issues with that. My mom is blind and has MS and there are so many things I’d like to buy for her to make her life so much easier.
First off, I’d love to buy her one of those walk in tubs. Most of all though I’d like to buy her a new house that is all one level and big and open enough that she can get to every bit of her house… Dare to dream I guess…
Filed under: Family Life Resource on May 29th, 2008 | No Comments »
I am someone who prides herself on being smart. It’s my place I feel comfortable in. In high school, my girlfriend Lynn was the pretty one; I was the smart one. I’ve thought that way of myself ever since.
So, needless to say, when I find myself about to look “unsmart” 
, I’m never too thrilled. I notice it mostly when I’m talking about something I’ve read and I don’t know how to pronounce a word or name of someone. Like the word Naot for example. Not easy to know how to say it by looking at it is it? So I could take a stab at it and look foolish or just admit I have no idea how to say it and also look silly… what would you do??
Filed under: Crystal's General Musings on May 24th, 2008 | No Comments »
I try to make myself feel better and call them laugh lines but they are, in all honesty, simply wrinkles. Simple… but pretty upsetting if I’m totally honest with myself. I now need a plan of attack. Whether it’s a top wrinkle cream or some kind of laser treatment, I want them gone. …or at least diminished enough that I’m not feeling like I look 10 years older than I really am . Anyone out there have any suggestions??
Filed under: Family Life Resource on May 20th, 2008 | No Comments »
Yes, it’s true. I can keep my weight loss pills in the cupboard for another week :). Now I’m down about 6 pounds all together and I’m sooooo happy!
With my tummy tuck a month and a half away now, I have to get really serious about this and I’m happy that I’ve found soemthing that works AND isn’t expensive. Since I’m just following the points plan and not going to weekly meetings, the only cost is my Weight Watchers bread and any low cal snacks I hope this week goes just as well!
Filed under: Family Life Resource on May 20th, 2008 | No Comments »
It used to be that all I cared was that I had shoes on that matched my outfit. Usually that just meant wearing brown leather sandals in the summer (or flip flops) or brown or black “reasonable” shoes in the winter - or boots of course.
Now that I’m working in an office though I find myself much more aware of the shoes I’m wearing to work. I’m not to the point where I’m reading the name on the shoes - hey are those Merrell shoes?? but I do care now if I have on pretty shoes with nice heel hight etc. . I guess I’m a big girl now LOL!!
Filed under: Family Life Resource on May 17th, 2008 | No Comments »
Well it looks like I won’t be needing diet pills after all . Turns out that I just needed to go back to old faithful and start counting points again and I’d lose weight. Yes, it was that simple
A few years ago i bought a Weight Watchers “welcome” package or kit (not sure what they called it) off Ebay for around $20 - instead of paying to couple hundred to join. So now i have the kit with the points slider and book of points values for foods etc. It is really easy once you get the hang of it and the weight is falling off YAY!!
Filed under: Crystal's General Musings, Family Life Resource on May 13th, 2008 | No Comments »
Okay, pack my luggage, I’m ready to go ! Well, maybe not totally ready LOL. I sure have the WANT to go on a vacation though. It’s like it’s all I can think about these days.
In all reality though, a vacation is not in my immediate future - no matter how much I imagine it. I need to work and make money first. Then, maybe if I have the engergy after, I can take a break somewhere fun LOL. In the meantime, it’s work, work, work. Not that I’m meaning to complain. I’m very lucky in that I enjoy what I do… very lucky indeed
Filed under: Crystal's General Musings on May 10th, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s probably the country-small-town girl in me that brings this out but man oh man I do love big manly trucks I doubt it’s the accessories like the Chevy grills (though I do like lots of chrome on them ) or nice rims. I think it’s purely the big, manly size of them. Probably why I’m so drawn to Hummers. Man, they may be horrible on gas but they are HOT I tell ya, H.O.T. HOT! LOL!! …or, maybe it’s just me
Filed under: Crystal's General Musings on May 10th, 2008 | No Comments »
Sorry if I’ve been hyping on this a lot lately but I REALLY want to get away! I’m thinking that a last minute flight with one or two cheap hotels could mix for a nice relaxing time that won’t be too hard on my pocketbook
Now all I need to do is find a girlfriend who wants to travel with me - OH, or maybe TWO girlfriends 
The more the merrier! Now I just have to talk Hubby into watching the kids while I go somewhere sunny without him LOL!!
Filed under: Family Life Resource on May 7th, 2008 | No Comments »