HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Halloween holds great childhood memories. My Dad and I always had a great time fixing up the house for this time of year. We would carve pumpkins ( the old school way ), make sound traks to play for trick or treaters, buy the best candy to give out ( of coarse this was for Dad to have the left overs), and dress up . I loved it !

The one thing that I will never forget, My first haunted house . The JC 's would always put on the best one . And very scary I might add . I was seven years old and really wanted to go. I thought I was a very brave little girl. So, my Dad took me. It was a very cold and windy Oct. night . This added to the whole effect. I remember the line being very long and no other small children in it. Dad asked if I was sure about going in. Oh yes, I had to !

Finally, we were at the door. I grabed his hand a little tighter , gulped and walked into the most scary place I had ever been !!! I can remember ugly creasures jumping out at us , crazy people mad because we were in "their" house, and monsters everywhere ! I think I even peed my pants!! But I made it all the way through . Brave little girl !!! But you know , I still will not go in one of those things to this day!

I loved Halloween ! make it a time of family fun . It does not have to be an evil holiday. Have a Great Time ! Peace :)

CRY BABIES!!!!

Today our news headline read " Be very afraid". The article is about our NFL team may be moving. Why? Well , you see , they are a cry baby team. The reason I say this , is because every time they do not get there way, they say they are going to move. SO WHAT!!!!! If this is they way they feel , I now know why the city rolls eyes and are not big fans.

The reason this week , for the big threat. They do not want the city to place ads on the billboards. They want the ads ,they want . This sounds like kids fighting!!!

Come on guys act your age. As for now I choose to stand behind the other Fl. team!!!!!!

FREAKING OUT

This storm coming is making people go nuts! The cats are running through the house , the baby crying one min. and laughing the next . Not wanting to take a nap ! AWWW. And my husbands boss is wanting everything in the office re cleaned.

The cleaning guys just completed the cleaning , but he is running around saying ," it is not clean enough. It should take you at least 2 to 3 hours just to vacuum!" The carpet is very clean, so I don't know why he is freaking out! It has to be the storm or the full moon!

We still don't know where this crazy hurricane is going to hit! All we can do is wait , and pray we will have enough time to get out if needed. This is very strange ! You see, we usually know at least 3 to 4 days in advance. This one is a watch and wait . I really don't like that. But it is no need to freak out. Just be prepared ! We will know soon .

CAT.5

Well, they say Wilma is now a cat . 5. This is bigger then Katrina was ! And it is heading for Florida . I am getting prepared to leave if we must . There is alot more to getting ready for a hurricane then some would think. I am getting all the VIP paperwork together , doing laundry, taking inventory of household things , and getting all of our pictures I would like to take .

This is just the start of preparing. I also need to go buy water , batteries , diapers , and non-parisable food . This in case we can stay . We could be without power for a while.

You may say " stay are you crazy?" Well, you see ,we are in the northeastern part of Florida. And it is said to hit southern and mid Florida. So , we may not have to leave. Then agian , if it stays a cat. 5 .... Yes ,we will be out of here! If it stays that strong , it will be HUGE !

Here is the scary thought. If it stays a Cat. 5 , people will need places to go. However, most big centers are still holding Katrina People. So, were will the people all go ? We just need to pray the storm dies down . America has sufforded enough ! However, I guess it is true of what my Grandma used to say " What does not kill us , will make us stronger ".

I will try to keep you fellow readers up dated as the storm continues .

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Here we go again! Another hurricane ! I am sooooo ready for this season to be over and done with . It looks like this one may come our way . I pray that it does not . I wish it would stay in the water and not hit land . I think we have had more then our share of storms this year.

My heart is still breaking about Katrina. You see, we lived in Moss Point Mississippi last year. I have many friends that were affected from that monster. I continue to pray for all there. I watch and cry. That could have been us!

As the week-end is coming upon on us, we shall see were Wilma decides to make her mark. So , off to the store I go, to buy water and supplies. Sigh...... " This To Shall Pass".

WHAT TO DO.......

Today I was reading my e-mail. I came across a note from classmates , reguarding a high school reuion. People were talking of our 20 year coming up . I thought it was a little early . After all we still have two years.

Will I go or not ? I really don't know . My husband says I should . However , the airline tickets could be costly. I would really like to. But I have a little bitter feelings. You see , I was not invited to our 10 th . I have no clue why not . I was living in my home town at the time. Was not a disliked person . I got along with everyone . I was just a quite blond girl , loving life and a guy named Greg. So why no invite ?!

I guess I will have to see what happens between now and then. Maybe I will get an invitation this time. Or maybe just crash the darn thing. It would be fun to see how much people have changed. God knows I have , but I think for the better. I am very happy with my life. would not change a thing ! :) Look out Farmington, nm I may come back and see you . Like it or not !!!!!

THE SMELLS OF FALL It's that time of year again , Fall. It is my favorite time. However, I miss many things . You see, I grew up in a small town in New Mexico. And now live in Florida. Fall time is very diffrent here. We have lots of rain and waiting of hurricane season to end ( Nov. 30 ). Smell of Peanuts and no trees changing color. I love it here , but do miss the smell of roasting chilies, smell of fire places , and the golden trees. I guess I will have to buy a can of chilies and throw them in the oven, pretending to be the smell of the "real" thing. As for the trees, I will have to download wallpaper. Sigh.... Oh the cost of living in paridise! :) Happy Fall time everyone.

Just some friendly girl advice. I will never forget what one of my old friends had told to her. You see , she worked for a man that was thinking of leaving his wife , and he made it very clear he was interested in her. She turned him down , but asked him why the interest in her. His answer. "Because you always look nice. You always fix your hair, are dressed nice , have make-up on , and smell good too. My wife does not care how she looks anymore . This makes me feel she is not happy with me." So, I have always taken this to heart. If you want to keep your man happy , take some time for yourself. Take a shower daily, brush your hair , fix your face , put on "real" clothes and a little perfume now and then . You will feel better about yourself and your husband with be happy too! After all you represent him too. ( you do share his name, right?) Go on give it a try. What have you got to loose? :)

STEP UP TO THE PLATE Why is it so hard to get people to volenteer this days. I am the nursey director at our church . And you would not believe the teeth I have to pull to get helpers back there. They are only asked to work ONE TIME a month. If the ones sceduled to work can not make it, I cover or they have to find someone else to work for them. You would not believe some of the excusses. I feel like I am back in grade school.They may as well say the following: The dog ate my car keys and I can't make it. Is it really Sunday? I really like the way pastor is dressed today ,so I am going in service. Your out of cookies! No way , I need my sugar! They need to realize it really is not that hard of a job. Besides ,most of them have kids back there. All they need to do is show the kids some love and give them Gold Fish. Come on People! step on up to the plate!!!