Monday, July 10, 2006
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Blog Party Returns!
WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS IN YOUR LIFE THAT HAVE RETURNED?
MCF has brought back the ever-popular blog parties!
The basic concept is this: bloggers around the world unite on an arbitrary day (this time: July 6) to blog about a particular topic picked by the host (MCF).
Today's Topic: What are the best things in your life that have returned?
My oldest daughter went on a trip to Florida with her grandparents and returned safely. Rubi returns home safely everyday after work. Every February when I file my federal taxes, everything I've paid during the past year is returned to me (and more, thanks to the kids). My efforts at work are returned to me usually in the form of thanks - sometimes in the form of more work. A little bit of time and work for a CafePress store has returned three checks so far and another on the way. MCF's Astonishing Tests return occasionally - and Whoo! So has the Blog Party! The Transformers return to world in a big way about this time next year.
I heard a quote once: "If you love someone, set them free. If they don't return, hunt them down and kill them!" Not really sure what that has to with the topic, but ...there you go.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Happy Independence Day
Yay for Elizabeth!
It's looking good!
I'm starting to get excited for mom, dad, and Elizabeth. Today's launch is still a go. Latest update from the NASA site:
Tanking BeginsThe loading of Discovery's orange external tank with 500,000 gallons of liquid oxygen and hydrogen began at 4:32 a.m. EDT today. The "topping off" of propellants into the tank will continue until Discovery's launch. All systems onboard the space shuttle are functioning normally and are ready for launch. Currently, there is a 80 percent chance of favorable launch weather for Today. If the weather cooperates this will be the first Independence Day launch of a space shuttle!
Foam is a "Go"
From NASA's Shuttle page:
"Discovery's a "Go" for Independence Day
After analysis of available data (re: the foam --Kev), the Mission Management Team has given a "go" for Tuesday's launch of Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station."
After analysis of available data (re: the foam --Kev), the Mission Management Team has given a "go" for Tuesday's launch of Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station."
Now if the weather will just cooperate: Elizabeth and her grandparents might actually get to see this thing launch!
28 Questions - An Oh So Fascinating Meme
1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?
No.
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?
I absolutely do not ride roller coasters
3. When's the last time you've been sledding?
I think sometime last winter with the kiddos.
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?
Depends on the size of the bed.
No.
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?
I absolutely do not ride roller coasters
3. When's the last time you've been sledding?
I think sometime last winter with the kiddos.
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?
Depends on the size of the bed.
5. Do you believe in ghosts?
Depends on your definition.
6. Do you consider yourself creative?
Kinda.
7. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?
Angelina..
8. Do you know how to play poker?
Not really.
9. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
Not that I can remember.
10. What's your favorite commercial?
The DQ Blizzard commercial on the airplane.
11. What are you allergic to?
Aspartame (the evil that is NutraSweet).
Plus your basic allergies to dust/pollen/work/mold/lint/air.
12. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around do you run red lights?
I plead the 5th.
13. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?
I don't follow sports.
14. Have you ever been Ice Skating?
Yes.
15. How often do you remember your dreams?
Occasionally.
16. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?
Recently, I'm sure, with Rubi - she can really get me laughing sometimes.
17. Can you name 5 songs by The Beatles?
Maybe if I tried...
18. What's the one thing on your mind now?
Sleep (or the lack thereof, since I'm working 3rd shift).
19. Do you always wear your seat belt?
Absolutely.
20. What cell service do you use?
Cingular.
21. Have you ever narrowly avoided a fatal accident?
Probably.
22. What do you wear to bed?
Old sweat pants or shorts and ratty t-shirts.
Probably.
22. What do you wear to bed?
Old sweat pants or shorts and ratty t-shirts.
23. What shoe size do you wear?
9ish. Depends on the shoe and the brand.
24. Favorite Song?
Tie between "He Reigns" by the Newsboys and "Blessed Be Your Name" by Tree63.
And of course, my all time favorite song is "One Vision" by Queen.
25. Have you ever sang in front of the mirror?
I plead the 5th.
26. What food do you find disgusting?
Veggies, seafood, soy... how long do you have for me to continue?
27. Do you sing in the shower?
No. Unless I'm trying to make my kids laugh.
28. Have you ever been punched in the face?
Probably. I can't remember a specific violent incident - wrestling with my kids usually ends up with someone getting an elbow or knee or foot or fist or something punched into someone else.
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