The Academy Awards show.

It was entertaining. Favs:Hugh Jackman steppin, Tina Fey and Steve Martin, and Ben Stiller.

Carolina In My Mind

I am a mountain girl. I am a forest, bird, tree, grass, trail girl.

I don't really like the beach. I like the pool, but not the beach.

Give me a creek and some rocks.

You can be on a mountain and feel as if you are all alone. I like silence.

I lost my glasses in the ocean once. My sister had to drive home. The replacement glasses set me back $250.

The ocean is sand and sky.

I think the mountains are a better backdrop.

ACCCKK!

What the ham sandwich makes this stuff taste so awful. Bleehh! And the taste lingers. Should have known to wait and buy the other flavor. The berry was stocked and the lemonade was sold out. Twice a day. Like drinking that awful Thermaflu. *gag reflect*

Touch me, Tease me feel me and caress me--

Lookit! I bought for Lix for Valentine's day. I was so excited! 16 Gs baby! not 8Gs but 16Gs. He wanted one for Christmas, but with the economy going the way it was going, I wanted to be sure I still had a job for the long haul. I'm safe for the 1st qtr that is. So I researched and researched and made my purchase. This lil gadget is truly cool, so many apps! I rarely buy items such as this, and I forgot about the warranty, but the sales guy said I could come back within 90 days and have it added. I did it all by myself and he was none the wiser. I am my own Hero. 16Gs baby!

$11 splurge

Our balconey receives direct sunlight here in sunny Florida, so I made a break for Home Depot and purchased some outdoor rug material. The heat or even a cold spell can make the wood almost unbearable on the tootsies.

When I added this I was so happy I could enjoy my lil balconey barefoot. Everyone here at the complex have their own version of an outside room. Hammocks, bistro sets, lights, grills, potted plants, etc. 6.5' x 11.5' of pure outside enjoyment.

I'm Building My Dream Home

Yep, three stories, bay windows, attic, wood floors, four fireplaces...all of that! lol Still working on the room colors. I can't decide on a dollhouse imagine when I really do buy a house.

SETBACK IS A SETUP FOR A COMEBACK

I remember when I was around 8 or 9, my Mom attempted to teach me how to crochet. She would crochet blankets mostly, ie: lapghans, full size, throws and baby. We had a session and she was very patient and I on the other hand could not grasp the concept. I was completely angry that the whole half double crochet instruction was not turning out a blanket that closely resembled one of her creations. My mom told me just be patient, take your time, you can try another pattern. I declared very fed up and angrily that "I won't learn then."

This occasionally became my motto. Once I failed at something, it was hard to think I'd accomplish anything. I have failures and accomplishments. The failures sometimes completely overshadow the great moments. It can weigh my spirit down and my faith in myself. It can take me back to a time I was not a success at some random task. You are you're own worst enemy, for sure.

Once I failed at something, it was hard to think I'd accomplish anything. Repeating that helps me focus on rebounding back from that failure and taking a different route to success or looking at it from another level. My spirit may break many times. I try to remember that when it does, giving up for a time my make the comeback that much more greater.