~random rants, raves & thoughts
September 2008 - Posts

Thunder & the violin ... music to my ears!

Posted Saturday, September 27, 2008 4:47 PM

Tonight I'm heading to a local coffee shop to listen to my daughter play her new electric violin! I can't wait! I love listening to her play the violin and the last time was when she was living at home and practicing. I miss those sounds! She even played

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Foot leaves bad taste in mouth!

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 8:33 PM

I want to cry! I am never one to blurt something out. I'm always, always the quiet one. My mom and sister say what's on their mind no matter what and think nothing of it, but I don't. I've always thought it'd be a good quality, but after what I said...it

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Discovered Treasures

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 6:43 PM

I took a walk around our property and barn today. I saw some things I never noticed before, along with some unusual things we have noticed (the lights). Look at these concrete shoes prints: And these are the lights. There are four of them in a row. Very

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Baby Shower Favors

Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 9:08 AM

We're planning a baby shower for my SIL on Sunday. Okay, so I have to make 40 of each of these? Ugh. But...they're cute. The pin on diapers are for a game (mini M&Ms inside one of them for the door prize winner). The cinnamon buns are scented felt

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Busy Weekend

Posted Sunday, September 21, 2008 7:38 PM

We had a really nice weekend! I hate when weekends are over. Friday DH and I went to dinner at a place in the middle of sticks, J Barn in Sarver, PA. It was really nice. The appetizers are included with the meal and included fresh banana bread with apple

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Remembering Sept. 11

Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:38 PM

Where were you? - I worked at a Cancer Center and my mom called me. I remember not being able to focus on work, just wanting to go pick my girls up from school and hug them. I remember crying for those trapped, suffering and dying, and their families

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My new fears

Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:21 PM

1. Leaving my job = no pay check. Adjusting to buying nothing at all. Sad. Scary. :( 2. Pursuing further education/career change. What if I'm not as smart as I give myself credit for and fail? 3. My growing butt. My efforts to keep away from cigarettes

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Shopping for Baby

Posted Monday, September 08, 2008 8:42 PM

Yay! I bought this nursery set for my soon to arrive niece! My brother and SIL couldn't afford this set, but my SIL and I were looking over some to go with their current room's purple carpet (not in their budget to change it at this time) and came up

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DH's true love

Posted Monday, September 08, 2008 8:08 PM

My DH had a tantrum this evening because one of HIS knives was missing. His ranting and raving and accusations rattled the windows. Want in on a secret? I don't understand his "knives". Therefore, I take them and use them for other things. Hmmm. What

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Warning: Day 5 may cause moodiness.

Posted Saturday, September 06, 2008 10:00 PM

Feeling incompetent today. I'm still successful in my current status of non smoker. No worry. I've had a wonderful day off without a single accomplishment, just the way I love to live my Saturdays...but I feel that it's contributed to my current mind

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Day# ? I lost track.

Posted Friday, September 05, 2008 11:00 AM

So...losing track of days is a good sign, right? And I haven't put my hands around anyone's neck and demanded a cigarette, so I think I'm doing pretty well considering how hard it is to just walk away from an addiction. So, hurray! I'm getting excited

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Every time I hear a bell, I 'bock' like a chicken.

Posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 8:01 PM

Just kidding. Day 3 - Much better today. Less thinking about it. So the hypnosis was definitely successful. I'm a non-smoker! I won't have any problems now. The urge isn't completely gone especially when it comes to habitual things such as getting in

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Stay away from me!

Posted Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:35 PM

Day 2 after hypnosis/quitting smoking. And I am crabby. I just hate wanting something I can't have. It drives me crazy. The good news is I'm not obsessing over it or craving it. It's just the habit part. Like waking up, after eating, taking a break, driving

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Look into my eyes, you're getting very, very sleepy.

Posted Tuesday, September 02, 2008 7:21 PM

So, with the law changing in PA that there will be no smoking in restaurants/etc. and the company I'm working for becoming tobacco free today and for so many more health risks that everyone is aware of, my hypnosis was tonight and so far so good. I was

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Wanting to get it over with.

Posted Tuesday, September 02, 2008 8:09 AM

Ugh. My boss just sent me a text that she's out of the office again today. So, another day of putting off the task that's been weighing on my shoulders since last week, my resignation. I just may have to email her or tell her over the phone. My two week

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Labor Day...would mean exhaust yourself day, right?

Posted Monday, September 01, 2008 6:20 PM

I forgot how much the sun can drain you. (Yes, despite our recent vacation.) We went to my mom's today for a Labor Day picnic and playing in the pool. The guys were all like kids and we had a fun time. I did have to force myself to jumping in the icy

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About DANGERUSS & MITTENS

My husband calls me Mittens. I adore my husband, girls (19 & 16), our dapple doxie, Niski and spending time with family. I love the D&R board - you can usually find me there. It's a good thing I love D&R since we bought an old farmhouse last year that needs a complete cosmetic makeover. I love decorating & rearrange the furniture every time I clean. Yes, nearly once a week! I also love all things pink & girly. I'm an entrepreneur (wanna-be supermodel, actress, writer and princess - but my wanna-be status changes frequently). I love to blog. :)


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