tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:43:53 +0000Blissfully (and sometimes NOT so Blissfully) Blundering Through Lifehttp://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)Blogger410125BlissfulBlundershttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-4568797394750703242Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:15:00 +00002009-10-24T23:15:37.444-05:00... I haven't stopped blogging. Well, not really. At least not intentionally. Not much other than work happens. Work & church. And laundry. Lots of laundry today. I've gained every bit of weight back that I lost over the course of this last year. That's fun. I work. I church. I eat. I sleep. Soooo not blog worthy. PLUS. I get home from work, do the dinner thing, the homework thing, the http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/10/no.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/npLhZFJPTwA" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-5241367679790724473Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:27:00 +00002009-09-14T00:27:16.220-05:00Life As We Know ItThings are going well here. Brady started AWANA tonight and I will be starting a discipleship series next week. Lord, Change My Attiude by James Mac Donald. I have heard lots of wonderful things about it, so I am excited. I also hope to take another one on Wednesdays with Dr. Kevin Lehman's Have a New Kid by Friday. Not because I have a bad kid, but because I want to be a better mother. Hopefullyhttp://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/thq0bULi3k0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-4804697210416910704Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:32:00 +00002009-09-03T23:32:11.579-05:00I haven't been to my blog since I was 34! Yes, that is right. I have had a birthday since the last time I posted. I am now 35 years young. I had the best birthday WEEKEND in recent history. Woke up on my birthday in high spirits, received my first birthday wish from Mr. Smitten. Went to work and kicked ass. My boss treated me to lunch. Went out for margaritas after work with the girls. On http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/09/checking-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/yLTQZlQ--Zg" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-1321683215993374251Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:25:00 +00002009-08-23T23:25:11.739-05:00I was reminded that I haven't posted much lately and because of that, no one knows what's going on with me. I'll tell you what's going on with me... I'm working my ass off. Fin. I am so beat by the end of the day, after dinner, kiddo's bedtime, etc., that I have just enough time to Facebook and check mail. If you want to see what's up with me, click on my Facebook badge to the left there. :) http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/08/slightly-mid-august-quickie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/0OlxzSXc_Hg" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-5996068719578318945Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:02:00 +00002009-07-30T19:02:46.017-05:00SeriouslyWait...What?WTF?Things That Just SUCKWhat could be so bad you ask? I make $8.50/hr. Yet, we no longer qualify for foodstamps. According to them, we make too much money. I make $8.50/hr. Yet, his SSI was greatly reduced, from $674.00 to $264.50. I used to pay my rent with that $674.00... I am going to see about appealing the foodstamp thing. They count his SSI in their review. Now that I am getting 1/3 of that, it may be a http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/07/bad-news-x-2-crazy-bitch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/hUqkgylrQ3U" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-8884634200791820195Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:11:00 +00002009-07-28T00:11:09.594-05:00Good ThingsBradyBlessingsSpecial DaysWell, not quite. But the implantation was a success. Doctor said it went perfectly and that it could not have gone any better. Now we wait a month's time for swelling to go down, etc., before activation to see how *well* it works. The doctor stated, "They ALL work, it's just a matter of how effective it is for each person." That was really good to hear. :) Thank you all for sending your http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/07/can-you-hear-me-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/UMOk1s-H-as" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-1411314704641216489Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:25:00 +00002009-07-23T22:25:06.371-05:00LifeGratitudeBusyBusyBusyGrumble Grumble BITCHI know I have been missing in action lately. I sort of apologize for that. Work has been great. Crazy, but great. I am very thankful for my job. :) My crashed MacTop has not been so great. I have yet to get it fixed. I am using the kiddo's computer donated to him by the school district. When it's functioning properly, the internet is not. I had about 2 weeks or so where we didn't have any http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/07/mia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/m-RL50CX0as" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-272820574437023198Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:03:00 +00002009-07-04T15:03:53.936-05:00 Just stoppin' by to say HI!!!! http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/06/hey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/AgYRNK41HaI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-7311539930481417364Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:39:00 +00002009-06-21T23:39:45.458-05:00Wait...What?BlessingsWTF?New Soul New LifeNow What?Things That Just SUCKChangesGrumble Grumble BITCHBAHBlicky BlahBeautiful ThingsiTunesChallengesiPod Love...I am alive and well. I've just been busy. Now that I am a working woman and all! Woot! I just completed my first FULL week of work, for a total of 9 days of work so far. And so far.... I love it. :) I love the people, the place, the job.... I love it all. I get home and don't have anything left to give, but at least I know I am doing something good for my little family. My house is a wreckhttp://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/06/just-so-you-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/80vfPBd0jNM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-3153635107108285666Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:56:00 +00002009-06-04T20:56:22.750-05:00Good ThingsFabulousDreamsBeautiful ThingsBlessingsNew Soul New LifeBusyBusyBusyChangesThings That Rock My Face OffA Few Other Things: I've not been around because I have been helping my mother pack up her very large house and trying to consolidate it into a much smaller home. That and I just haven't had anything that was even remotely worth blogging. And, I've become addicted to Farm Town on Facebook. It really is a bit of a sickness... I'm thinking about seeing someone about it. I so didn't get to the http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/06/bit-o-news-and-few-other-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)14<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/gvJfdzeHXwg" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-5988753877435248437Fri, 29 May 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-05-29T01:00:04.797-05:00I'm Just Sayin'BAHRandomocitiesGoalsDreamsLifeMe...saying that I want to get married and have a family. I am tired of being single and alone. ...saying that I want a freaking job. A job that will provide well for my family. I am tired of being without. ...saying that I want to excel in my AVON business. (You NEED some Avon. I'm just sayin') ...saying I am tired of having 5 extra cats and a brother in my house. I need my space back. ...saying Ihttp://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-just-want-to-go-on-record.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)7<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/Yz0bEwHOUjM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-1463954375378769668Thu, 21 May 2009 04:28:00 +00002009-05-20T23:28:23.671-05:00RandomocitiesMiscellaneousness1. Yesterday marked the 4 year anniversary of my kiddo's diagnosis. Praise the Lord for healing!!! 2. I have plenty of AVON for sale. I'm just sayin'. (I have goals. I have NEEDS.) :D 3. Still smitten. 4. Hit the gym 3 days in a row, now. And in all my excitement, it dawned on me that I prolly should back off just a wee bit. I haven't given my muscles any time to recover. I felt that today http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/05/another-list-ish-kinda-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)7<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/R0QRXKl6U8s" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-6479654442150996228Tue, 12 May 2009 04:02:00 +00002009-05-11T23:02:52.141-05:00RandomocitiesMiscellaneousnessThis N That1. No more garage sales for a while. Didn't make as much as I was hoping to, but got rid of a lot of stuff and made more than I had when I started. 2. Had a great Mother's Day, hope you all did, too. 3. We found homes for two of the kittens. One more to go. I'm keeping two and brother is keeping one. I just can't bring myself to give the boys up! 4. Started deep cleaning my house today. I http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)8<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/k2d03BsFxH8" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-6059032868085065485Fri, 08 May 2009 16:31:00 +00002009-05-08T11:31:42.135-05:00RandomocitiesMiscellaneousnessJust boring. Not much has happened that has been blog-worthy. Truly. Had an exciting morning full of severe storms and tornadic activity. Good times. I am tired and hungry. That seems to be the norm these days. Tired & hungry. Still very much smitten. :) Me, Over n Out. tuna melt.http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/05/alive-well.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/oQedaTGL5_Q" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-5065496072352164978Sun, 03 May 2009 20:23:00 +00002009-05-03T15:23:53.752-05:00RandomocitiesI'm glad the garage sale is over. For this weekend, anyway. I've decided to leave everything up for next weekend and participate in the City Wide Garage Sale. I should do pretty well that weekend. I did okay this weekend. I'm able to pay my full rent, my full AVON payment and buy a few necessities for the house. I need to do as well, but preferably better, next weekend to cover everything. Nexthttp://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/05/three-little-kittens-who-lost-their.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/fPDhNS8eTIw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-1415162877784884113Fri, 01 May 2009 00:08:00 +00002009-04-30T19:08:10.881-05:00RandomocitiesMiscellaneousnessBusyBusyBusyI'm still here. I've been busy... ..playing with kittens.. ..helping my mom.. ..working out.. ..prepping for a garage sale.. ..playing with kittens.. I haven't had much chance to catch up with you all, and I think at this point, that probably isn't going to happen. Maybe after all is said and done, with the garage sale behind me, I can make my rounds. I still love you all!! Can you believe http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/mary-had-little-lamb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/E8SSafKpnj8" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-1138902180678139173Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:45:00 +00002009-04-27T23:45:12.406-05:00LifeThoughtsGratitudeThings That Just SUCKLife is just too short. I just found out that a classmate of mine passed away on Friday from Hodgekins Lymphoma. I had no idea he was sick. He was my age. I actually knew him. He was a good guy. And now he's gone. It really puts things into perspective. And it makes me feel old. It's so sad that so many of my classmates have already met their destiny. I know it's not MANY, but it's at least 5 http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/count-your-blessings-and-kiss-your-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/CUQy7n7BfLw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-7476606981595111254Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:10:00 +00002009-04-25T00:12:55.995-05:00Good ThingsDatingFabulousThings That Make My Heart HappyBeautiful ThingsGood TimesThings That Rock My Face Off...all my troubles seemed so far away. Yesterday was so fabulous. He was cuter and sweeter than I had remembered, and could have hoped for. He was such a gentleman, opening doors, allowing me through first. Chivalry, my friends, is not dead. We ate at Mud Street Cafe and had the best lunch...ever. If you ever get a chance to visit Eureka Springs, AR, be sure to eat lunch there. Great prices http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/yesterday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)7<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/ysu50GwA1PU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-4424296509459351008Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:21:00 +00002009-04-22T23:21:44.966-05:00Good ThingsGetAwaysWait...What?FabulousThings That Make My Heart HappyFitnessBeautiful ThingsWhat Was I Thinking?FatBGoneChallengesThings That Rock My Face OffSo today, I did something a little crazy. A little insane. Ok. A lot crazy and a lot insane. I went to a local fitness center with my brother to claim his 2 free weeks for him and a guest (Me). We toured the fabulous facility and even got to try some of the equipment (rock my face off). Long story short. My broke ass signed up for a freaking gym membership. I am, after this post, only going tohttp://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/happy-earth-day-and-other-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/hkPy9uVT6AI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-1748209521603755664Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:01:00 +00002009-04-21T10:01:59.072-05:00MiscellaneousnessI've been very slacksidasical about posting lately. I've just been busy with my dad's birthday on Sunday, helping my mom pack and schlep to prepare for her big yard sale and upcoming big move. And then there is playing with 6 adorable little bitty kittens. They are at the most awesome age right now. Yesterday was the beginning of their 7th week. So cute. I have like...three of them chewing and http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/tuesday-catch-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/e6u6r3Giqm0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-7022112188396879457Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:13:00 +00002009-04-17T09:13:54.095-05:00FabulousGoalsBeautiful ThingsFatBGoneThings That Rock My Face Off....my 7lbs. Anyone see it? Where'd it go? WHO CARES!!!!  I don't want it back!!! YAY!!!!!!http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/ive-lost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/qXF3IoLdrd4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-5456757982666614981Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:58:00 +00002009-04-16T13:02:40.401-05:00FatBGoneChallengesWhatEVERI am sitting here, after just having had lunch. YUM. Egg salad sammi and potato chips. YUM. I am sitting here, after just having had lunch and biting my nails. I am sitting here counting the minutes until 1:00. That is when I get to have one. You see. I am trying to quit smoking. Last night I came up with this brilliant idea *insert eye roll here* that I would smoke only 4 a day. 9am 1pm http://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-am-sitting-here-after-just-having-had.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/h695BIetrFw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221242.post-371902237050268306Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:52:00 +00002009-04-13T11:52:08.505-05:00GetAwaysDatingThings That Make My Heart HappyBeautiful ThingsBlessingsWhat's a Girl To Do?Things That Just SUCKThings That Rock My Face Off...and everyone else's. We had a relatively good Easter. We went to church and my dad took the kiddo and me out to lunch after, where I feasted on a salad bar. DIVINE. And if anyone is familiar with Ruby Tuesday's salad bar, they know what I am talking about. THE BEST SALAD BAR. *EVER*. Yum. We then came home and while I napped, Brady read book after book. I love that he reads so much. It makeshttp://blissfulblunders.blogspot.com/2009/04/waiting-for-my-bliss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blissful Babe)7<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlissfulBlunders/~4/HP6_Rya2fHU" height="1" width="1"/>