Thoughts...and I need help!

I have no idea why I was thinking about this, but I started thinking about the things that have changed about me as I have grown older. I used to really want to be "different" from everyone else. To the point that I would seek out the road less traveled, the song that people didn't like, the thing that other people didn't want. All the time I was seeking the "odd", I secretly really loved all the trendy, "cheesy" things...like New Kids on the block, the spice girls, reality tv shows, the billboard top 100 songs. I was a "closet" normal person. LOL I kept it to myself and in fact would vocally reject the things I secretly loved. Isn't it strange how when you are younger you have a hard time accepting yourself?

So, I have come to realize that I am the person that I am. I love "cheesy" love songs, I love reality tv, I love boy bands and britney spears and madonna, I am love SUVs, I am fairly normal as much as it pains the secret part of me that wants to be "different", I am sort of normal. and that is ok.

More randomness...My daughter is driving me crazy because she takes forever in the morning to get out of bed, to get dressed everything, I have to bug her, yell at her, threaten her to get her to get going and to get her clothes on and honestly, it is tiring and I am done with it. She makes me late to work because of all of the crap I have to go through to get her going in the morning. HELP! Seriously, someone give me ideas, I can't take it. So if anyone in blogland is reading this, please reply with some advice!!!!

Great ideas and random musings...

Ok, this blog had a great idea for kids allowances...

http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2008/05/works-for-me-on.html?cid=115748772#comment-115748772

Love it!

2 Peas Blogger Challenge(well this is sort of the challenge:

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” Scott Adams

2 Peas Tuesday Blogger

What's the biggest step you've taken this year?

The biggest step I have taken this year on a personal level would probably be to become a co-leader for my daughter's girl scout troop. I have been very busy with the girl scouts this year. Also, I have started my own challenge blog journalingjunkie.blogspot.com and that has been really awesome.

On a work level, I have implemented a lot of changes. Mostly that I have recommended also. I really feel that I have grown as a manager this year and I find it to be gratifiying for me.

Random quiz

The Strange Questions Survey
Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work?:	no
What's the largest age difference between yourself and someone you’ve date:	13 years
Ever been in a car wreck?:	Yes
Were you popular in high school?:	no
Have you ever been on a blind date?:	Yes
Are looks important?:	No
Do you have any friends that you've known for 10 years or more??:	Yes
By what age would you like to be married?:	I got married the first time at 24 and the second time at 28.
Does the number of people a person's slept with affect your view of them?:	Yes
Have you ever made a mistake?:	Yes
Are you a good tipper?:	Yes
What's the most you have spent for a haircut?:	$100
Have you ever had a crush on a teacher?:	Yes
Have you ever peed in public?:	No
What song do you want played at your funeral?:	His Eyes are on the Sparrow
Would you tell your parents if you were gay?:	Yes
What would your last meal be before getting executed?:	Creme Brulee all the way
Beatles or Stones?:	Beatles
If you had to pick one person on earth to die, who?:	No way dude! I would never choose anyone.
Beer, wine or hard liquor?:	Wine
Do you have any phobias?:	Claustrophobia
What are your plans for the future?:	To be happy.
Do you walk around the house naked?:	Sometimes.
If you were an animal what would you be?:	A cat
Hair color you like on someone you're dating?:	Doesn't matter
Would you rather be blind or deaf?:	Blind
Do you have any special talents?:	I can sing pretty well.
What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?:	Take off my shoes
Do you like horror or comedy?:	Comedy
Are you missing anyone?:	Not a person, but I miss my bed a lot right now. LOL
If you weren't straight, what person of the same sex would you do?:	Jessica Biel
Where do you want to live when you are old?:	In Texas
Who is the person you can count on the most?:	My husband
If you could date any celebrity past or present, who would it be?:	Eminem
What did you dream last night?:	can't remember
What is your favorite sport to watch?:	Hockey
Are you named after anyone?:	Yes
What is your favorite alcoholic drink?:	Seabreeze
Non alcoholic drink?:	Diet Coke
Have you ever been in love?:	Yes
Do you sing in the shower?:	Sometimes
Have you ever been arrested?:	No
What is your favorite Holiday?:	Christmas
Would you ever get plastic surgery?:	Yes
Have you ever caught a fish?:	No
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The teacher's gifts are too cute!

The best mother's day of all time...

This has been the best mother's day of all time. I have the best daughter and husband in the entire world. Check out my haul:

I got this ring:

I got these lovely hand made gifts from my daughter:

Oh and btw I got, this.......

ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OUT!!! ***DOING THE HAPPY DANCE*************************************

Girl Scout Madness!!!!!

For the last 5 weekends in a row, we have had girl scout activities. Super fun and super tiring. Here are the pictures:

Berry Picking:

Dr. Pepper Tour:

Plant a wildflower:

Wild About Wildflowers:

Service Unit Camp out: