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This Blogosphere is very interesting - Thank you very much!

Yesterday I participated in my first Thirteen Thursday but then I got busy at work and was only able to visit a few sites. Next week I hope to dedicate more time to actually leaving comments at others TT sites.

While visiting someone from the TT list yesterday I saw that there is also a "Memories Monday" and I've heard of "Photo Friday" too. Are there others? Is there a list created somewhere showing what is when and on which day?

My best friend Becky recently started a Blog. She started up on MSN but she just recently moved over to Tripod. Check her out -"Beckles"- she's a pretty cool person and reading her posts reminds me what I like about her and why we have been friends for almost 20 years (that is SO hard to believe....) It also reminds me of the many hours we used to spend reading our diaries to each other. Blogging is similar to that except the world can read along with us. Another favorite thing we used to do is play Monopoly... now we could play...

My worst part about Tripod is that when someone leaves a comment they actually have to hit "send" and then "confirm" before it will post. I find myself wondering how many people just do the "send" part and don't confirm it, meaning their comment never posts. I have had a few people mention they have commented only to realize that their comment is actually floating somewhere in Blogosphere and never actually posted at all.

Wouldn't it be fun if there were a place we could all go to find all the missing emails, documents and posts that have been lost since the beginning of time? How big do you think that place would be?

Why do I feel the need to capitalize the word Blog?

Blog is not even in the dictionary yet... but I did find this....

My First Thirteen Thursday and some Idle Chatter

1. Oops - I meant to say "Idol Chatter"

2. The boys were on last night and I wasn’t really all that impressed. I thought the woman's performances out shone them by miles.

3. I thought Simon was pretty right on with his comments (despite the boo’s from the crowd and protests from Paula and Randy). He is the most honest and constructively critical of the judges. Yes, he did have some rude comments (ie: not liking a persons smile, needing a bigger stage or even the color of someone's grey hair) but he is honest and to the point. If the contestants take what he says, they will definitely do better with each passing week.

4. I love Paula because she does point out the better parts of the performances and makes people feel good even when they didn't do a great job. Everyone needs some positive feedback!

5. Paula & Randy need to let Simon finish his critique before they jump all over him – after all, Simon lets them give their views without sticking it to them before they complete a sentence.

6. I'm sick of hearing about Randy's Dog House already!

7. I voted for Taylor Hicks (and it was very hard to get through on his line)

(there is something about Taylor that reminds me of my Uncle Johnny - maybe it's his passion - I can't really pinpoint why)

8. Until Taylor performed last, I was all set to vote for Chris.

9. Chris was the 6th contestant and was the first of the night, imho, to impress me.

10. Ace is dreamy and he'll get votes based on his "it or x-factor" alone (but he does have a voice too).

11. I didn't want to vote for him because tons did, I'm sure of that.... He'll be another Constantine! (as of now I still like Constantine better)

12. My girl, Samantha, voted for Kevin.

13. I can't wait for tonight's results! Can you?


This is my first Thirteen Thursday - I hope I did Ok.

The talented Colleen (who also happens to be my Aunt) has been doing Thirteen Thursdays for awhile now - check her's out:
Loose Leaf Notes

If you want to try it - you can learn about Thirteen Thursday here:
Nicole

Are you an Idol Fan?
Topic: 13 Thursday

My First Thirteen Thursday and some Idle Chatter

 

1. Oops - I meant to say "Idol Chatter"

2. The boys were on last night and I wasn’t really all that impressed. I thought the woman's performances out shone them by miles.

3. I thought Simon was pretty right on with his comments (despite the boo’s from the crowd and protests from Paula and Randy). He is the most honest and constructively critical of the judges. Yes, he did have some rude comments (ie: not liking a persons smile, needing a bigger stage or even the color of someone's grey hair) but he is honest and to the point. If the contestants take what he says, they will definitely do better with each passing week.

4. I love Paula because she does point out the better parts of the performances and makes people feel good even when they didn't do a great job. Everyone needs some positive feedback!

5. Paula & Randy need to let Simon finish his critique before they jump all over him – after all, Simon lets them give their views without sticking it to them before they complete a sentence.

6. I'm sick of hearing about Randy's Dog House already!

7. I voted for Taylor Hicks (and it was very hard to get through on his line)

 

(there is something about Taylor that reminds me of my Uncle Johnny - maybe it's his passion - I can't really pinpoint why)

8. Until Taylor performed last, I was all set to vote for Chris.

9. Chris was the 6th contestant and was the first of the night, imho, to impress me.

 

10. Ace is dreamy and he'll get votes based on his "it or x-factor" alone (but he does have a voice too).

11. I didn't want to vote for him because tons did, I'm sure of that.... He'll be another Constantine! (as of now I still like Constantine better)

 

12. My girl, Samantha, voted for Kevin.

 

13. I can't wait for tonight's results! Can you?


This is my first Thirteen Thursday - I hope I did Ok.

The talented Colleen (who also happens to be my Aunt) has been doing Thirteen Thursdays for awhile now - check her's out:
Loose Leaf Notes

If you want to try it - you can learn about Thirteen Thursday here:
Nicole

I AM A ROSE

You are a Rose:

You are creative, sensual, passionate, and bold.

You pour your heart into everything that you

do. Alluring and gifted with strong sex

appeal, you very easily draw people in with

your animal magnetism.


Symbolsim: The rose has always been a flower

heavily loaded with symbolism. In general it

symbolizes desire, passion, beauty, and

enchantment.


Which Flower are You?
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Spontaneous Ski

Many of my daughter's friends often visit New Hampshire or Maine – which prompted Samantha to wonder and ask why we don’t go on outings very often? Since Samantha’s birth, the only vacationing / traveling we have done has been back and forth between Virginia and Massachusetts. I traveled extensively as a youngster, with my father, who indulged my every want when he had me on the weekends and school vacations. I have been in almost every state in the USA, as well as Quebec & Montreal in Canada and Tijuana Mexico. So her questions got me thinking... Why is that we never go anywhere? I think mostly it’s a money thing - but I got to thinking that it didn't have to be that way. There are plenty of things we could do that would be inexpensive and fun!

I decided I would plan a trip for us in the very near future. I remembered that I had Waterville Valley lift tickets sitting in my wallet. Ok.... we will go do that this weekend. I set my sights on planning our weekend trip using the internet as my tool and research assistant. Thank heavens I hadn't yet mentioned it to Sam because this trip wasn't coming together as I wanted. The tickets we had were “weekday only” tickets. They couldn't be used on any weekend or during school vacation season and of all things this Friday actually was the beginning of school vacation. To top that off, all of the hotel sites I looked at were outrageous – running about 160.00 per night. Hmmmm… this stinks… So much for that brilliant idea.

In my younger days I was a very impulsive person (this having it's pros and cons) but it had been a long time since I actually had done something spontaneous. I decided we would go the next morning! Yes, it was a school day but taking a day off a day now and then never hurt anyone!
I checked the motel and for the night it was only 69.00 and the other expense, the ski rental, was half price on the weekdays and would be only 30.00 each. We could make sandwiches for lunch and order our dinner from the 99 cent menu at McDonald's, BK or Wendy’s.

Wow! Was Sami ever excited when I said to her “We are going skiing in the morning!” She was floored, jumping with joy – excited wasn't even the word for it!

We had fun packing and planning. We would leave at 5 a.m. and be on the slopes by 9 a.m. Samantha asked if skiing was even fun? She didn't know much about it and didn't know if she would like it, but I reassured her she would love it. This was going to be very interesting.... Could I still ski? It had been about 15 years ago since I had last been. Could Samantha ski? Only time would tell.

We awoke early and left before sunrise. Excitement was in the air! We had a great ride – 2 hours of driving in New Hampshire.

Samantha was loving every minute of it. The mountains reminded her of Virginia (which she misses a lot) and even the smell and feel of the air... she was in her glory. I hadn't realized how much she really loved the country life.

We got to the ski lodge at about 9:30. Sam took to skiing right away – she didn't fall on her first time down and only fell once throughout the day. As for me? Well I learned all about the muscles in my legs which I hadn't’t used in years – but it was much like riding a bike and came right back to me.
The whole day of skiing was just so very awesome it’s hard to even describe!



Here are the trails / of course we stayed on the smaller ones:

I was so very glad I had reserved the motel instead of driving back home that night. My legs were like rubber and we were both more than tired – but it was that good kind of tired! The motel had a nice indoor pool so we topped the evening off soaking in it for an hour or two and then slept like logs!

I am foreseeing a lot of upcoming ski trips.

Moving is for the Birds

My Moves in 20 years! And I'm sure I've forgotten a few here and there.....

1. Apt - w/ Becky – Hull MA – 1ST
2. House - A Street – Hull MA
3. House - Colleens – Floyd VA
4. Apt - Dad’s - San Francisco CA
5. Apt - shipyard - Quincy
6. House - Wentzell - Ocala FL
7. Apt - SW - Ocala FL
8. Apt - small brick place - Ocala FL
9. Duplex - cement floors – Ocala FL
10. Apt - Greentree Condo’s – Weymouth MA
11. Apt - Mews – Roanoke, VA
12. Mobile Home – Barbara’s – Ocala FL
13. Apt - Red Lion - Orlando Fl
14. Apt - Twin Lakes - Orlando Fl
15. House - Wentzell(after she was gone)-Ocala FL
16. Quadplex – Rich’s - Derry NH
17. House - Smith Mountain Lake – Moneta VA
18. Mobile Home – Reeds - Cooper Hill
19. Mobile Home - off 24 outside of - Vinton VA
20. Cottage – Plymouth MA
21. House - Bear Ridge Road – Cooper Hill VA
22. Farm House - Franklin County VA
23. Farm House - Willis VA
24. Mobile Home – Check VA
25. House – near schools – Floyd VA
26. House – Brick downtown – Floyd VA
27. House - Small House (10 days only – C-burg VA
28. House - A frame – Floyd VA
29. Apt - Willow Tree – Salem VA
30. House – Salem VA
31. House - Oliver Road – Roanoke VA
32. House - Willow Ridge – Roanoke VA
33. Apartment – near Riddles – Hull MA
34. House – 7th – Marshfield MA
35. Apartment – Marshfield MA - CURRENT

Where Have I Been?
I'm moving this weekend and I have been focused on that!

Hope everyone has a terrific weekend yourselves!

Nana
Nana – by Chrissie

Mother of nine and nine had nineteen
James thru Trish with seven between

Allowed to Live and Learn and Love
Creating more, because of ….

Delicious dinner, Sundays,
Homemade soups and stews
Just enough for everyone…
Then sit and chat with you

Working in your garden
Planting seeds… pulling weeds
Passerby’s longingly stare,
Grown, Created, such loving care

Gift bags, presents for all your young
You’ve never missed a day
Knowing they were packed with love...
Nana’s gracious, giving way

Your house, it has such spirit
Strawberries, trinkets from the sea
Pictures galore of all of us
Your home….a loving potpourri

About Face (no I'm kidding this is really titled...) About Me
• My name is Chrissie (pronounced Chris Sea – hence the name of this blog)
• I live next to the sea
• Chrissie is short for Christine and my middle name is Marie
• I am 37
• I am very Irish
• I am a single Mom
• I work in administration
• I love to laugh
• I will try anything once
• I currently live somewhere in Marshfield, MA with my 12 year old daughter (I do know exactly where in Marshfield - but I'm not telling - I don't like unexpected guests because I don't vacuum everyday)
• I have a large family
• My Mom is one of nine
• Those nine then created nineteen and now we are having babies.
• I am the oldest for four girls
• I grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts
• I was born at a Marine Boot camp (Paris Island) in South Carolina
• I most recently spent 10 years living on top of one of the many Blue Ridge Mountain and also in the Roanoke area. I loved it – it was Totally Cool – but family is here
• I love to do most anything but am also content on the couch with my cross-stitch
• I love most all outdoor activities – I love indoor activities too - I guess I just like activities
• I love to throw a football or a Frisbee just for the fun of it
• If I’m forced to watch sports on TV it would be football
• 2nd choice would be a Red Sox game
• I’ve been to Red Sox games but never a pro-football game. Being there is much better than watching on TV
• When I was a wee girl I was into Gymnastics & Dance
• I was also one of the first and only girls on the little league team
• I also played soft-ball and basket-ball until high school; once high school started I was way too cool. Not that I was very good anyway
• I don’t go to a gym (although I probably should)
• I am addicted to reality TV and Crime documentaries
• I rearrange M&M’s/Skittles into colors and eat my least favorite first
• I think I do that with dinner too
• I think I’m pretty artistic
• I love crafts
• I also like writing this blog
• I grew up Catholic but I don’t go to church regularly
• I have a black cat
• Today I ordered a Tuna Melt for lunch and got a Chicken Salad Melt by mistake

The Clam

Last night I spent my evening putting blond stripes in my daughter’s hair!
It came out really good, considering the fact that there are now blond stripes through my twelve-year olds hair!

Friday night she went to her first dance!
I spent about ? hour before she left trying to be a “cool” Mom. I told her how I remembered going to the school dance..... How I really remember going to the school dance.
This is where it all starts: boys, kissing, smoking, cussing (with heavier stuff right around the corner - but I'll think about that another day)
I, of course, didn’t go into too much detail about my recollections (or lack thereof) of school dance’s. I wanted her to know that this was the beginning of her “teen” social life and that I would be here if she wanted to be open with me without fear of getting in trouble. She could tell me or ask anything – Been there – Done that, Samantha!

Her ride arrived and she rushed out the door, but not before spending about an hour showering and another on her hair and newly allowed eye-liner. Oh and she smelled like… (who are those people that hang out on corners?)

When she came home of course I grilled her…
“Was it fun?”
“Any cute boys?”
“Did you dance with anyone?”
I wanted to ask more, but kept my questions at bay (for the time being).

She proceeded to tell me she would be going every Friday night from now on… and then she turned into a clam and kept her little mouth shut.

I wonder what that means?

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I'm Back
Have you ever hit that delete button?
Once you do.... there's no turning back!

I can't get back my entries from last week - but it was only a weeks worth - so I'll consider that a practice session.

Posted below are the photo's... which I do still have access to.... For memories sake - here they are: