Start Day of My 40 Random Acts of Kindness

Today is Day One of my "40 Random Acts of Kindness".  I have no idea what will come my way today, but I'll be keeping my eyes and heart open!  I hope you will participate with me, and do at least one RAOK in honor of my upcoming birthday!!!  Just one kind thing....that's all I ask.  And then leave me a comment, or facebook me, or email me, or even text me.  I'm going to keep track of what I'm doing, and what you are all doing, so I can blog about it.  I'm so excited!!

Random Thoughts

Don't really know what to blog about, so I'm just going to post a few things that are floating around in my brain.  There's a lot of room in there, you know.....

• I'm turning 40 soon and for some reason, I'm really excited about it!  It helps that I will be in NYC just after my birthday, and that trip is followed by a big birthday bash that Hugh and I are throwing for ourselves.  (He turns 40 thirteen days after I do....that's right, I'm a cougar.)  I think I'm excited because I FEEL good.  I'm happy.  I love my husband and kids.  And I still feel like I'm in my 20's.  The grey hairs are coming in, and my body is starting to creek a bit, but that's ok.  I can live with that.
• I love the show "24", but I have to say, I'm just not as in to this season as I have been in seasons past.  And the blond girl who works for CTU bugs the crap out of me!!  I think it's the worst story line in the history of 24!!
• I can't wait for GLEE to come back on in April. 
• I hate headaches.  I've had one all day.
• I love it when Connor sleepwalks.  Just now, I heard him in his room (he's been asleep for 2 hours). I went in there and asked him what he was doing, and he said he was looking for his football helmet.  Uh...it's in the garage, where it always is.  Connor swears he wasn't sleep walking though.  Yea, right.
• I'm so tired of hearing about Tiger Woods.  He's a pig.  And I just heard one of his many mistresses on the radio this morning.  She had done a Press Conference to say that she felt that Tiger owed her a face-to-face apology. Uh...really?  She KNEW he was married when she was sleeping with him.  So why does HE owe HER an apology? Maybe SHE owes Tiger's WIFE an apology.  That seems more appropriate.  But seriously, so over the Tiger thing.  
• I want to clean my house from top to bottom.  Every cabinet, every closet, every drawer.  But I can't find the energy to get it done.
• My husband is H.O.T.!!

Ok.  That's all for now. 

A Letter

Dear People Who Move to the United States, Most Specifically The Lady Who Works at Dillards at Arrowhead Mall:

Welcome to our lovely country.  I hope you enjoy your time here as much as I love living here.  But, could you please do me a favor?  If you going to come to my country, and work at the establishments that I visit, would you please learn how to speak the English language?  I would appreciate it so much.

Thank you.

Youth Day at the Temple

Ok, I'm way behind on this post.  Our youth went to the temple on January 9.  I went with the Young Women, so I have no pictures of Connor, who was there with the Young Men!  Next time, I'll need to stick around so I can take picture of them both.  Anyway, it was a beautiful day and a wonderful experience.

All of our Young Women.

The girls took my camera and went around and took some gorgeous pictures....like these two. Seriously, so pretty!

Look at this cute bride and groom!  Courtney stopped them and asked if she could take their picture.  Then, when she was taking the picture, THEIR photographer got behind Courtney and took a picture of Courtney taking their picture.  I loved it.

And then in contrast to this beautiful young couple, was this sweet elderly couple.  Aren't they adorable?

Random Acts of Kindness

I just read the most INSPIRING blog post!  This woman, Robyn, turned 38 recently.  And to celebrate, she spent an entire day doing Random Acts of Kindness.  She really went all out.  I just read through each one and had tears running down my cheeks by the end.  So, in honor of my upcoming 40th birthday, I'm going to follow her lead and do 40 Random Acts of Kindness to celebrate!  And, I want you to participate!  I'm not asking you to do 40 RAOK....just do ONE.  And tell me about it!  Leave me a comment and then I'll blog about your random act. 

Ooooh! I'm so excited!!!

Start Date:  2.26.10

Side note:  This woman is an Event Planner.  And you know how much I love a good party!  So, I'll be visiting her blog on a regular basis.  She also happens to be a former classmate of Wendy's.  Rad!

A Shocking Announcement

I got this adorable Valentine's Day card in the mail the other day.

You'll need to click on it to read the fine print at the bottom.  When I first read it, I thought it was a mis-print....it was THAT SHOCKING!!!  Anyway, I am thrilled. 

Congratulations Kort, Amy & Miss Emmi!!  How weird is it that Emmi is going to be a big sister??? 

I Want This!

I know I am not a professional photographer by any means.  I wouldn't even use the word "photographer" to describe myself.  I just like to take pictures.  HOWEVER, I want this bag!  How gorgeous is this???  I know it would probably be more fitting for a seasoned photographer, but hey, it's pretty and me likey!  They are giving one of these away (hence, this blog post).  But, if I don't win it, I want one of you to buy it for me for my birthday.  Go ahead...you can all pitch in!!

Here is the link to the website. 

Courtney's Poem

Courtney wrote a poem for extra credit and I just had to share. 

It's called "My Mom's Dream".

My mom had a dream,

to meet her favorite tennis star.

he came in town to play

so she didn't have to travel far.

She waited many years to meet him

So when she met him it was a sight to see

My mom crying and screaming

When she met Andre Agassi.

Isn't that great??  Let me pause while I remember my moment.........**sigh**.  What a great day.

I still tear up at the memory......

Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains

Can I just tell you how EXCITED I am for this next season of Survivor???  All of my FAVES are coming back to play...and I'm beside myself. 

For example....

Hottie Colby

Ooooh baby!  He was the nice guy from Survivor: Australia and I'm so excited to get to look at him again. 

Fireman Tom

New York fireman who won Survivor: Palau.  Again, fun to look at.  He did not receive a single vote against him during his season.  That says something!  Oh...and he killed a shark! 

Crazy Rupert

What can you say about Rupert?  He's from Survivor: Pearl Islands.  Just love that guy...

Boston Rob

Total jerk.  But, man, I loved him.  He was from Survior: Marquesas.  And he was also on Survivor: All Stars.  There he met Amber and the were the final two!!  He then proposed to her during the finale!  How awesome was that!!!  They then got married (on tv, of course) and just had a baby.  Awwwww!

Gravedigger James

Seriously hot James.  And funny too!  But, not the smartest dude to play Survivor.  He had TWO...count them - TWO!!....hidden immunity idols in his possession, and he STILL got voted out of Survivor: China.  Oh well, still so much fun to watch.

and my favorite male player OF ALL TIME!!!

Russell

So much fun to hate!  But he was the SMARTEST player to ever play Survivor.  He found TWO hidden immunity idols with NO CLUES in Samoa.  He ruled that game!  I hated him at the beginning, but found myself pulling for him once he found that second idol.  Can't wait to see him up against Coach (who was my LEAST favorite player of ALL TIME!)

The rest of the guys are

J.T. from Survivor: Tocantins

Coach (hate him) from Survivor: Tocantins

Tyson (Mormon boy...but sure didn't act like it!!) from Survivor: Tocantins

Randy (absolute jerk) from Survivor: Gabon

And the girls will have to wait until tomorrow.....

My Bad Day, Not PMS

About once a month, I have a Bad Day. That's what I call it.  "My Bad Day."  I don't have that "Time of the Month" anymore, thanks to a wonderful surgery I had several years ago.  (That was my third favorite surgery.)  So, even though I don't have that, I still have a hormonal shift that make me depressed.  And I am NOT a depressed type of person.  I'm happy 90% of the time.  So, when I have My Bad Day, it's exhausting.  Everything bugs me....my kids, my husband, my dogs, myself.  Heaven help me if I have a Bad Hair Day on My Bad Day.  I might just shave it off!  And today was My Bad Day.  I can FEEL it.  It feels heavy.  I'm tired.  I just want to stay at home and sleep.  But, today, I couldn't cuz I have a life.  I try to work out on My Bad Day because it is supposed to increase endorphins, and I always hope that it will help me feel better.  I worked out today, and it did help...for a few minutes.  Then I went to the doctor today.  And I was NOT HAPPY when I couldn't find the stupid office.  I then went to Target, which normally lifts my spirits, but no such luck.  I came home, and hopped on Facebook.  And they changed the format of Facebook!  Today was NOT the day for that.  Man, that BUGGED me!!  But, while on Facebook, I heard a really funny story about a lamp shade that made me LAUGH (Thanks M.S.).  Laughed out loud!!!  That made me feel lots better.  Then my dogs were fighting...and it was hilarious.  That made me laugh too.  I can feel a shift happening.....  I made a delicious dinner.  Food makes me feel better.  I talked to Brian and Tracy...on their 18th wedding anniversary.  They always make me happy.  I talked to Wendy.  Again, happy.  I got a babysitter (my mom) for Valentine's Day dinner on Friday.  Happy. My day is not over.....but I'm feeling better.  I get to cuddle with my husband on the couch and watch 24 and The Bachelor....cuz he'll watch The Bachelor with me.  What a guy.  I'm thinking I'm getting back to my normal abnormal self.  Thank goodness!  Because I think what bugs me the most on My Bad Day is MYSELF!  Tomorrow is a new day.....I can't wait.