Boudica

Reply to Third shift struggle, car repair, new dog in Just Hanging Out Stardock Forums

[quote]Be careful using pills to regulate your sleep cycle. I hope you get used to it soon. [/quote] I know it probably isn't the best but I was only getting maybe three hours of sleep. I tend to crash out on my days off to make up for it. [quote]The good news about the dog is that that mix usually creates very intelligent dogs. The energy level is a challenge but more good news there, they are usually not chewers. Shoes will be safe. Patience will pay off, in a few

Reply to That Was Frackin' Weird in Blogging Stardock Forums

I had a swarm of ants come up through my shower drain one time. Freaked me out too. But at least I saw them before I got in the shower. I washed them down and never saw them again but it was literally like an ant hill in the bottom of my shower.

Third shift struggle, car repair, new dog in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

For those who remember me a quick update. Working at my new job is getting much better. I have been there almost three months and I'm starting to feel like I halfway know what I'm doing. The third shift is horrible though. I really hate it. I will suck it up and deal with it for as long as I have to. Probably for about a year but I just feel bad all the time. I'm always tired. I don't eat right. If i eat at night while I'm working I get he

Reply to I'm Getting Married :) in Personal Relationships Stardock Forums

Congratulations! [e digicons]:D[/e]

a quick hello in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Hi JU Friends, I have missed you all. I miss my internet connection. I am at the library and my time here just zips by. I have to go pick up my littlest one from soccer practice in a minute but I just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone. I am going to be moving soon and will try to get internet service after that. I look forward to catching up with everyone then.

Reply to Men are too short sighted, women are too complacent in Blogging Stardock Forums

I personally think most women become much more interesting when nearing middle age than when they are in their early 20's. I work with some girls who are in their early 20's and they are about as shallow as they come, even the ones who are currently college students. I don't know anyone who finds their lunch menu an interesting topic of conversation.

Reply to 2009....Yahoo! in Just Hanging Out Stardock Forums

I am starting a new 12 week weight loss challenge on Tuesday. I did Biggest Loser at my work over the holidays. I'm not going to win but I'm down from what I started (three pounds) I consider that an accomplishment considering that Thanksgiving, Christmas and New years were in there.

Reply to No-one Would Miss Me in Blogging Stardock Forums

Mason, you're Mr. Popularity whenever you hit Applebees. People like you. I understand that its hard to have a true connection with people when you are always on the move. Trucking seems like it would be a lonely lifestyle. I know you were considering making a career change. Maybe that's the direction you are headed. Maybe you could work for the truck company without being a driver. Believe me I know what its like to fe

Reply to In case you're wondering... in Blogging Stardock Forums

Hey somebody special, you'll find your place. Just give it some time. Maybe you can move back to Texas someday. Congratulations on the baby. That's exciting news. My dog died in July and I'm still heartbroken. My boys have been visiting their grandparents this past week and I hated coming home to an empty house. I missed my Bingo even more then. I haven't been on JU aws much but there are still some of the old faithful aroun

Reply to me ...only better in Just Hanging Out Stardock Forums

[quote] I hope you achieve all your goals this year, Boud. I admire your determination to pursue a career based on something you love doing. I don't have any advice on the parental front, but I wish you success on that, too.[/quote] Thanks Rose [quote]What is a 'groove thing?' [/quote] I can't tell you. I have to show you. [e digicons]8C[/e]

me ...only better in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Yes, I do new years resolutions. It is a great time to assess where you are and where you want to be. Sure you can make changes any time during the year but there's the thought that this year I will get it right. I will improve myself and be a better person than I was last year. My resolutions as always are numerous. 1. I will continue to build my face painting business by getting a website online by February 15. I will paint at four festivals this year. I will go to the DFW face pain

Reply to The First in Blogging Stardock Forums

just tiptoeing by to say hello.

Reply to New Year's Resolution #1: Stop Gross Clothes! in Misc Stardock Forums

I agree. Here's a tip just because it zips or buttons or otherwise fastens and you think it fits, that doesn't mean it looks good. I have a far from perfect body but I want to look as good as I possibly can and that means shopping for clothes that flatter my less than perfect body. I've always hated the writing on the ass pants. I don't care if you have a fabulous body, they still aren't classy. Though I have to say that I love bigger peo

Reply to Future House: Construction begins in Building a home Stardock Forums

How exciting. I love the wooded lot. The trees are gorgeous. I'm sure the house will be too.

I am queen bargain hunter in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

I am so proud of my shopping success at Kohl's that I had to share it with the world. I bought some clothes for my boys for Christmas. I know clothes are no fun for kids but they needed them so that's how it was - ha ha. When I bought their clothes I got a coupon for $10 off my purchase after the holidays. So I went with the intention of getting some new shoes for work. The thing was that the ones I really wanted weren't available in my size. Bummer but at

Reply to the saddest movie ever in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

[quote]And rightly so, the dog was far more interesting. BTW, the movie differed completely from the book, (in the book, the 'main dude' was a genocidal sadist, was captured and tried by the zombies, and put to death in a horrible way.)[/quote] My son read the book but I never did. I'll add that to my ...someday list. I never saw Sophies Choice or Night Mother but I have seen Terms of Endearment. For some reason I can't separate Deborah Winger from her role as Sissy

Reply to 2008 - the good, the bad and the ugly in Just Hanging Out Stardock Forums

[quote]I hope the new year brings you a lot of joy and prosperity![/quote] thanks doc [quote]So you say... Heh, I guess my optimism fountain has run dry.[/quote] You know what George Michael says ... you got to have faith

Reply to 2008 - the good, the bad and the ugly in Just Hanging Out Stardock Forums

[quote]My resolution? Only one, that I will not MAKE any New Year's resolutions this year. Why set myself up for failure? [/quote] I know what you're saying but I can't resist the illusion of the clean slate and the fresh start. The whole "this year it will be different because this time I really mean it". I think of it as goal setting. [quote]I'm glad to see this year come to a close as well. (We've both had a rough one, eh?)[/quote] Next year will be be

2008 - the good, the bad and the ugly in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

It's been a long December and it's easy to believe maybe this year will be better than the last . The end of the year seems like the perfect time to look back and assess how you want to move forward in your life. So here is my year end wrap up The good - I got a job! Outside of my house! No more home daycare for me. I made some fabulous friends at my new job and have a bit of a social life now.&nbsp

Reply to Screwing With People Can Be Fun in Blogging Stardock Forums

Well I hope your brilliant idea turns out to be a goldmine. Happy e-smoking!

the saddest movie ever in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

I am still sniffling and recovering from the downer, Seven Pounds. I don't mean that it wasn't a good movie. It was a good movie. Just very, very, incredibly, heartbreakingly sad. So what do you think is the saddest movie ever? Is there a movie that always makes you cry? There aren't too many that really get to me. I can handle Jack freezing to death in the icy Atlantic. I can take most of the tear jerkers. This one got to me.

Reply to The Buzzards are Here in Blogging Stardock Forums

I have always been fascinated with raptors but more the hawks, eagles, owls and ospreys. Buzzards and vultures look pretty flying but up close - yuck. Still I guess there will always be a place for scavengers in nature. The circle of life. I would love to explore the everglades some day except the alligators scare me. That is one scene I always remember from the Snows of Mount Kilmanjaro. (at least I think that's what the movie was - Gregor

Reply to Joseph Stalin, Russia's National HERO! in Current Events Stardock Forums

That is incredible. The article even says that virtually every family was affected by his repression. So you would think that all of the people being polled would know of their family history that someone they loved and cared about was murdered, tortured or imprisoned by this man.

Reply to Electronic Cigarettes in Blogging Stardock Forums

I saw a kiosk at the mall with these but didn't pay too much attention since I'm not a smoker and the mall was crazy busy right before Christmas. I guess it seems like a good idea but a little different. I'm all for the no second hand smoke though. I think it will be worth the cost just to freak people out when you "light one up" in a no-smoking area. Messing with people is fun. I think you will probably have a whole new topic of discussion everywhere you go.&nbs

Reply to Space Shuttle, Christmas Tree, Computer and work issues in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

[quote]Then just take out the old one, one lead at a time, and document. When it is out, put the new one in, the same way.[/quote] Thanks for the directions. This sounds like a project I can tackle this weekend. I'll let you know if I succeed or not.