my dream job

Lately I've been thinking about how much fun it would be to just own my own store, be my own boss, do exactly what I love all day. (though, honestly, this would probably only be fun if the store actually made good money) Anyway, this leaves me pondering what kind of store I would own. So here is what I have decided that I would sell at my store:

1. Plants. Many fun and beautiful varieties.
2. Bakery. Many tasty treats baked by moi.
3. Purses/bags. All specially crafted by myself. And probably some knitted goods as well. And possibly some quilts, clothing items, etc.
4. Picture frames. We all know how much I love frames!
5. Books.

more song shuffling

An iPod-related magic-eightball kinda meme that I stole from somebody’s blog. Put your music player on shuffle. Press forward for each question. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn’t make sense.

How am I feeling today? "She's a Wild One" Faith Hill

Will I get far in life? "He's so Fine" The Chiffons

How do my friends see me? "Bubbles in my Beer" Willie Nelson
Fabulous! It better be a quality beer!

Where will I get married? "A Last Illusion" Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Sad sad sad

What is my best friend? "Bad Things" Jace Everett
That doesn't sound good. . .

What is the story of my life? "What Was I Thinkin' " Dierks Bently
Sometimes I wonder

What was high school like? "Where is my Hairbrush" Veggie Tales
I am somewhat ashamed to admit that this is even in my music collection.

How can I get ahead in life? "You Inspire Me" Warren Barfield

What is the best thing about me? "Driver 8" REM

What is today going to be like? "Get It Faster" Jimmy Eat World

What is in store for this weekend? "If it's the Last Thing I Do" Montgomery Gentry
Sounds like it will be an exciting weekend. That or very stressful :(

What song describes my parents? "TV Movie" Bruce Springsteen
My parents are nothing like a tv movie. Not even close.

To describe my grandparents? "Maybe" Alison Krauss


How is my life going? "Make You Feel My Love" Bob Dylan
I feel like "Hurricane" might be a more appropriate Dylan song.

What song will they play at my funeral? "Better Life" Three Doors Down

How does the world see me? "Jenny" Cross Canadian Ragweed
Too bad the world doesn't even know my name!

Will I have a happy life? "Jungle Love" Steve Miller Band

I suppose jungle love doesn't sound like a bad life.

What do my friends really think of me? "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be" UB40

Do people secretly lust after me? "Without You" Motley Crue

How can I make myself happy? "Bald Headed Woman" The Who
Too bad my Mom wouldn't let me shave my head as a child. Though I fear that the flat spot would make me look a bit silly.

What should I do with my life? "No Matter What It Takes" Jeremy Camp

Will I ever have children? "Of a Broken Heart" Zwan

What is some good advice for me? "The Bitch Is Back" Elton John
What fabulous advice!!! Watch out everyone!

How will I be remembered? "Disappear" Jars Of Clay
I will not be remembered.

What is my signature dancing song? "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)" Simon and Garfunkel
A song that I might actually dance to. If you can call what I do "dancing"

What is my current theme song? "Devil's Arcade" Bruce Springsteen

What does everyone else think my current theme song is? "Wreck on the Highway" Bruce Springsteen
yikes!

What type of men do I like? "The Difficult Kind" Sheryl Crow
HAHA!! So true. . .

If you blog and have a roaming musical device of some sort - copy and paste into yours, then play along and leave a comment that you did. Good times!

Liberal in Nebraska

So I am finding it very difficult to go out with friends these days due to the prevalence of political discussions. While I believe that the grand majority of my friends are liberal, the balance leans more towards conservative here in my home state of NE.

While I would consider McCain to be one of the best republican choices, I would have to consider Palin to be one of the worst. She is on the extreme side of every issue, 180 degrees from my point of view. I have been shocked to hear how many people here in NE strongly support her. Actually, it somewhat sickens me. I can't imagine living in a country that adhered to all of her policy choices. I'm pretty sure I would have to move to Canada, eh?

I digress. The point I'm trying to make is that I do not enjoy going out for dinner or to a bar and getting roped into political conversations that end up with me taking on the majority of the group. So here goes (these are the topics that have come up lately in my conversations): I am very liberal. I support universal health care, I am pro-choice, I support gay marriage, I do believe that the polar bears should be protected, I believe that global warming does exist and is indeed a real problem, I support gun control policies, I support teaching sex education in schools and also evolution, I support alternative energy sources over additional drilling, and probably additional topics that are slipping my mind since it is way past my bedtime.

So, if you disagree with any of my positions, please do not bring up politics when we are supposed to be out having a good time!

bad day

it's friday, and yet it is still a bad day. not only am i lacking in needed rest, my dog has escaped from the backyard twice now, my nose is dripping with enough snot to fill a lake, and i don't fit into any of my dresses for the wedding i am attending tomorrow. and my two favorite tv shows are not on this week.

criminal activity

So far today I have had multiple cases that say "stopped suspect for speeding. observed signs of criminal activity. requested consent to search vehicle."

what exactly are these "indicators of criminal activity? I don't suspect that the vehicle occupants were sitting there smoking a crack pipe or offering the officer a hit of meth.

seems to me that probable cause is turning into officer profiling.

happiness!

So I have my house (yay!) and may I just express my excitement and happiness over now having a GINORMOUS linen closet? And lots of storage room in the basement? And my very own washer and dryer? The bathroom is even smaller than my current one (which left me near tears when I first moved in), but I don't care, because I have a linen closet again! And it's big!

Golf

I am sad to say that my golf league is ending already. Tonight was our final regular night, we just have a tournament next week and then it is all over. And of course, I golfed fabulously tonight, making me want to continue golfing until my fingers are too cold to grip the club!

There is no better way to end the season than stepping up to the tee on the first hole a ripping out a 275 yard drive straight down the middle of the fairway! Yay! Hopefully I can keep it up next week at the tournament!