Random things for Friday...

1. My favorite episode of Spongebob is on. Squidward moves to his 'happy town'. "HEY! That looked like Squidward! That looked like Squidward too - in angry mob form!"

2. Took my lip ring out this morning - driving me crazy today. Can't quit biting it. I'll put it back tonight.

3. Going to color my hair this weekend. Too much gray showing. I have two 'streaks' that are driving me insane!

4. Rogan has "BLUE" eyes, and I'm "TWENTY-NINE".

5. Rogan doesn't understand the concept of 'random ideas for my blog'. Guess I have to come up with ideas myself. :/

6. My semester is FINISHED. I have three "A's" and two "B's" for the semester. Dean's list AGAIN! :)

7. I'm taking Algebra this summer. SIX HOURS a night - every Monday. Kinda gives a whole new meaning to "I HATE MONDAYS".

8. Getting my new tree today. I bought a weeping cherry tree for the front yard. Going to put my rock wall up, fill it with dirt and plant all the starts that Kelly gave me! Gonna look AWESOME! :)

9. I just ate golden grahams. It was good.

10. I might get to see my Baby Sammy next weekend! :) I'm so excited! I won't have to mail his birthday presents, AND I get to see him open them! :)

Alright - going back to facebook for a minute, then going to clean this house. *sigh* It's a never-ending job....

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

Everyone can read this....

so....I'm going to put 'out there' for the world to read: I LOVE MY DAUGHTER. If you EVER doubt it, check this: http://mistryunique.blogspot.com/2009/06/living-with-15-year-old-girl-google.html

Sometimes, I am soooo FED UP with 'attitude' and 'drama' that I VENT. YES- I vent to my 894 bestest friends on facebook. SO WHAT> If I saw you in person, and you asked me how I was, I'd prolly roll my eyes, and say, "Well, I DO have a 16 year old daughter - what do you think?"

SO - for the record. FOR THE WORLD TO SEE: I LOVE MY DAUGHTER!!! She is awesome. She is beautiful. She is SMART. She is PERFECT.

That said, let me add: She is also, "Stubborn". She is "delusional' about SOME things. She is 'frustrating'. AND, she 'elaborates' and 'mis-hears' things. She turnes it around to be the WORST possible scenario. Seriously. A 16 year old girl. Surprised? Me neither. I say, "I don't like what I'm hearing" turns into "My mom hates you". I say, "You shouldn't do that". She hears, "You are so stupid". I say, "I wish you wouldn't...." She HEARS, "GODKNOWSWHATBUTITMAKESHERMAD". *sigh*

So - when I'm posting about the hurricane of my life, and you think that I'm ungrateful, or stupid, or sharing too much - remember, I actually know every single person on my FB page and they KNOW ME. AND - they like a little giggle knowing the pay-back I'm getting - 'payin' for my raisin'' as my mom says.

And as for posting HERE - for the WORLD to see - anyone who has a 16 year old daughter KNOWS how much you love them, but at the same time - want to rip your hair out dealing with them!!! I love my baby girl, but I'm relieved to know that I have three BOYS to deal with as teenagers - I can't handle another "ME". :p

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

Opposite of Mondays

Was in a pissy mood yesterday, and it has 'slightly' improved today. Did a lot of sleeping today, just not in the mood to 'live'. And by "live" I mean DO THINGS. Just feeling lazy. I'm wiped out...when you spend a day crying all day/night, it takes a toll. SO - I was seeking out friends to make me laugh today, and things to make it better....so in that spirit - an 'opposite of Monday blog'.

Things that make me happy and/or smile:

1. The laughter of my children. One good belly laugh is enough to lift my spirit and make it last all day! And they are SO good at makin' momma laugh!

2. Not having to take finals. I'm not having one in Human Sexuality, and have more than enough points for an "A" in Minority groups, so ONE online test, and two others that are going to drive me insane, but I'll manage! :)

3. My pink rose bush has blooms on it. Granny is thinking of me! :) I think I look forward to those pink blooms more than any other thing about Spring. My constant reminder of the love she had for me. Well, for KENT b/c they were for HIM. *giggle* LOVE YOU GRANNY!

4. Realizing that things are just 'things'. I have my kiddos. I have my husband. I'm lucky enough to have my mommy! HELL, I'm lucky enough to have my Bubby!! So what if my phone was ruined.....it can't love me back (even though multiple texts from friends make me feel love!)

5. I'm going tomorrow to buy a new calendar. I bet I get it on clearance! :) No more 'depending on my iphone calendar!'. I'm going to WRITE IT DOWN. Can't lose it that way! :) AND - I get to use MULTIPLE COLOR HIGHLIGHTERS!!!! THAT alone makes it worth it.

6. New episodes of my favorite shows. NCIS tonight and Criminal Minds tomorrow! :) I have too many shows to list, but those are two I look forward to. Of course SUPERNATURAL will be new Thursday, and I'm worried about 'MY' Dean....;)

7. Having a clean house. This doesn't happen very often, and if it DOES, it doesn't last long. I'm hoping after finals week I'll stay on top of it more....yeah, here's to hopin! :)

8. Being able to pay the bills one more month. Going to sit down tomorrow and make out checks. Of course, it would be more satisfying if my UNEMPLOYMENT papers for last month had come - but, I'll get all $500 and something at once, and that should cover my treatments. Sa-WEET! :)

9. HAVING ZERO PAIN in my back!!! Okay, I exaggerate a bit...there IS still pain, but my new pills are working - so at the sign of any pain, I take a pill and it goes away. Finally not falling asleep from them. Can't wait until I can have my treatments and won't need the pills!

10. Having my friend Angela back in my life! I forgot how much we laughed together in school....we have great memories, and are only making more! LOVE YOU GIRL!

11. Knowing that my best friend who is my twin is getting to go home! I'm praying that it is going to be more peaceful and bring contentment to Kelsey Kay and Caitlyn. AND - Laury gets to be close to momma!!! I LOVE IT!!!

12. Looking at pics of my Baby Sammy!! He's ALMOST a year old!!! I can't believe it!!! That reminds me, I should probably MAIL the presents I've accummulated since christmas....

13. The satisfaction from blogging. I can't really explain it, but I feel like I've accomplished something if I actually post something! Now...if it only made a difference for those reading it.....

Going to bed now to read my book - ooohhh...that's #14. Reading a book for pleasure, and not b/c it's for school!! OH!!! And snuggling with my honey! I love that too.

Going to find a picture that makes me smile and post it....maybe baby Sammy....or roses or something....Alright - found it. Avery with our pet Chicks. I'd like to introduce you to "CHAR-LAY", "Kevin" and "Dug".



Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

If you don't like it, too bad.

I just had the worst Monday. Before you read any further, know that I had a bad day. I KNOW that it could have been worse. I KNOW that people are worse off. I also know that I should be thankful for the good things, but TODAY - today I'm going to complain. Because, by golly, I need to.

1. I received a "C" on the paper I did. I worked MY TUSH off doing this paper. It is honestly the best paper I have EVER written. I "thought" that I had followed the right format - given the notes I took. I guess I just misunderstood....the paper was supposed to be 10-12 pages total - including the title page, abstract, and references. I had three pages with pictures. SO - 14 pages later - I thought it rocked. HOWEVER - I didn't 'double space' the body of the paper, so she gave me a C instead of the A I deserved. She said it didn't really matter b/c I still have an A in the class. Whatever - That was my WORK - my HARD WORK. And it was A quality. She sucks today.

2. Ruined my outfit today. Spilled coffee on my favorite shirt and ruined my favorite pair of capris. I hope it washes out.

3. After my horrible reaction to my paper - I made a fool of myself crying about it. And my husband says, "I can't be consoling - you have an A in the class". I didn't just need to be consoled.....I needed someone to say, "You're right - she sucks and your paper rocked" and leave it at that.

4. I can't fix my daughter's broken heart, and can't let go enough to let her grow up. I either suck as a mother, or I am so great that she just can't see it. :/

5. In all my 'woe is me' I came home and threw my clothes in the laundry with their coffee stains and Kent promptly washed them - YAY - what a great husband. WAIT FOR IT.....WITH my IPHONE in the pocket. :/ I currently have it in a bag of rice to draw out the moisture....which is what every website recommends. I plugged it in and tried to turn it on and saw the apple emblem very faintly. Perhaps it may work. If not, I'm going to cry again.

6. I've been having some MESSED up dreams lately. Messed with my head today. :/

7. Someone kinda 'trashed talked' me on a public forum today. Personally - I don't care what people say about me, but when they question my MOTHER or MY VALUES....kinda get defensive. Especially when I'm RIGHT. :p AND - I'm out there - I'm NOT anonymous. Coward. I let it get to me, then realized that if they are too cowardice to use their name - to put a face to their words - they aren't worth my time. Still pissed me off - b/c it was the 'icing on the cake' for me. Loser.

8. I'm getting good at the whole 'list' thing. Well, whatever. Gets my thoughts out of my head.

9. I worry about my friends far too much. AND sometimes 'friends' hurt me, and I just let them and don't say anything for fear that I'll hurt their feelings. Kinda drove me insane this weekend. SO - YOU HURT MY FEELINGS and I AM REALLY PISSED OFF AT YOU. There, I said it. They know who they are. I know they know, b/c I told them that privately too. Just saying it here b/c I'm complaining about my day, and that just annoyed me 'enough' to make the list.

SO - if you are texting me, or calling me, or I have an appointment or the kids have some practice or game and I'm not there - it's b/c my phone is DEAD. I lost my calendar, and, basically my whole life tonight in the washer. Stupid washer. Tomorrow I'm going to wake up and be happy and embrace the day and celebrate that I finished my Minorities class with an A without taking the final, and that there is no final in my Human Sexuality class, and I only have two finals to really worry about.

Oh - and it's not funny anymore. You know who you are. I don't, but you do. Ass.

Carry on and be safe!

~ Misty

10 Random....who am I kidding?

....I'm sure it will be more than 10. It's late, I'm in pain, and the drugs are just *barely* starting to kick in.

1. I'm so impressed that "My Best Friend That Lives Far Away" has been blogging on a regular basis (unlike me :/ ) b/c then I can kinda feel like she doesn't live so far away, and I can share her life a little more. This is a great thing, b/c I really miss her.

2. I found Blase again - not sure if he's still reading MY blog or not (when I actually find the time/energy/topic to blog) but he moved addys and I just realized it - see - just had time to look!

3. I've been drinking water all day - I think I've finally - FINALLY - gotten the hydration levels evened out today.

4. I lost my new glasses. Yeah, that whole, "On the face, or in the case" rule that I preach to Tristan - I don't follow it either. So, I'm using my Avon reading glasses - my eyes are killing me.

5. I've spent entirely too much time on the computer lately - although, I did clean my room today, and the plants were trimmed and fixed and the yard cleaned - until Kent ran over wire that Tristan left in the yard.

6. I'm allergic to cats - and I actually HATE them. I currently own (or they own me) THREE cats - only one I like - and one just had THREE kittens. Sadly, even kitten babies are CUTE and I can't quit petting and loving them. Hence: Rash on my arms, legs and feet. :/ It's worth it though, when they do that whole snuggle-looking-for-food-thing. I want a baby!!!! :/

7. Classes are almost over. THANK GOD. I have ONE more day of Human Sexuality with "Ms. LOUD MOUTH know-it-all" to put up with. I think she has her presentation tomorrow - unless she did it after I left early last week *crosses fingers*

8. Just had to stop and itch and put on itchy cream b/c #6 made me remember that I'm itchy. :/

9. I think I have a test tomorrow - but I missed the review b/c I left early last week to go to the BRAVES game. *sigh* that the Cardinals pulled out their ass and won. Stupid cards. Oh - and I still have that test. Stupid test.

10. Added another major last week. I'm officially seeking my degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Leadership AND a BS in Criminal Justice. I'm so excited! Wouldn't it be cool if this led to a job in the FBI, like on Criminal Minds??? I know it won't happen - but wouldn't it be COOL. Especially if MORGAN was there.

11. Got new meds for my back. First time a pill has 'removed' the pain in years. I'm actually able to sleep at night! Of course, tonight, my brain won't shut off. I haven't figured out why yet though.

12. I'm really sad that there is a little girl who I care a lot about that (has always) is posting things on the internet that are just completely inappropriate. I'd tell her family, but they wouldn't give two hoots in hell. 15 and bragging about the sex she's had and how many partners.....Thank GOD I have the daughter I do - who has self respect, and a BRAIN.

13. FOUR weeks and Laury gets to GO HOME!!! I'm so excited for her!!! And the girls!! AND - maybe they can come visit after the move!!! Stay in Branson with us in August too!!!???

14. I seriously think that someone needs to start a support group for farmville addicts. I'd be an active member.....and I'd 'post' all the stuff I'd learned for others to gather...*giggle*

15. Ever had a song just practically bring you to your knees with memories? That happened to me last night. Twice. In TEN minutes. Wow.

16. We talked about Serial Killers at dinner tonight....somehow my kids all started planning careers as assassins, snipers, etc......Until I started talking about what happens to those people in prison.....cured them.

17. I miss Joe Pancake. He needs to come cook for us!

18. My 'father' was in the state of Missouri all this month. I left school pictures of the kids with his friend he stays with. I didn't hear a peep out of him. Good thing I didn't mention it to the kids. I'm so over him, but the kids keeps asking about him. Sad - for him.

19. I had the BEST feeling this week. Tristan stayed at my mom's last night and beat her in cards - Malice and Spite. 3 out of 5 games. He asked several times today if he could go play more with her. He AND Avery AND Rogan went to hang out to play cards. It sooooooooooooo reminded me of playing Rummy (or Malice and Spite) with Granny when I was their ages. I'm so incredibly thankful mommy is just across the road now, and the kids can hang out with her anytime they want (and they DO want to!)

20. The boys need a haircut. Kent is going to take them Tuesday. I'd go along with the long hair thing again, but they look so NICE when it's cut. Some 'cool' parent I've turned out to be!

21. I just realized I'm at 21......told you my brain wouldn't shut off. Just a few more and then I'll go try to sleep...

22. I took my Iphone into the "APPLE" store in St. Louis. Took 30 minutes from start to finish to FIX MY PHONE. I've had it since October? with a screen that was blurry and faded with lines through it - and 10 minutes is all it took to FIX IT. For FREE. Yes, you heard that right - FREE. I love BOB at the Apple store!! And I'm actually impressed with Apple and their customer service IN THE STORE. Two thumbs up!

23. I've just realized that the rash on my arm has spread to both arms, up to my shoulders.....all in the few minutes I've been typing. Time for Benedryl. NOW I'll sleep for sure!

24. Finals next week - only 3 to worry about - the other 2 are open book/notes.

Headed to bed peeps -

Be safe and Carry on!

~ Misty