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11/27/2006 Black Friday 2006Being the most wonderful aunt in the world...I braved the midnight craze...and took my niece to Concord Mills for Black Friday midnight shopping. People were actually camped out to be the first ones in the mall. I successfully bought most of my Christmas presents...but at the price of waiting in long lines without food or sleep. Oh well...my niece needed a formal winter dress...and I needed some more Christmas crap...so what did we have to lose?
I Love My DentistGoodbye peg laterals! After twenty-seven...wait...make that about twenty years...I have reluctantly said goodbye to my peg laterals. My dentists have always tried to convince me to place veneers on my little teeth...but I have grown to love them and find them unique. When veneers are used...your teeth actually have to be "shaven" down to little stubs...which cannot be reversed. My apprehension over the years has always come from the fear that there would be no turning back with veneers. I was always told that bonding was not an option...but my dear Dr. Boykin advised me that he would be willing to take a try at it...and best of all...the procedure could be reversed...if I wasn't happy with the results...my peg laterals would be back. Bonding only lasts ten years...but I can decide if I want veneers or my unique smile back at that time. Hum...I guess I have ten years to decide.
11/21/2006 Puppy ChristmasMerry Christmas!
I had to have taken about a hundred pictures trying to get all of the animals in front of the tree...too bad I forgot to first add the tree skirt...three cats...and a dog...I may have to take one hundred more before it's over. What's up with that hole on the side anyway? haha
That Fresh Christmas Tree SmellI have been harrassing my sister and brother-in-law for weeks about finding the perfect tree on their land. Knowing that I may only get a tree if I go out and buy one myself...my niece and brother-in-law woke up early Sunday morning to hike in their fields...found not one...but two trees...cut them down...and even delivered them both to my doorstep. We put the ten foot cedar in the living room...which will be the "themed" tree this year. The smaller eight foot pine went into my office...which will hold all of the ornaments I have gathered since I was in diapers.
I have really been bitten by the Christmas bug this year...unfortunately it is the non-traditional consumer holiday beetle...with all of the Santa dolls and ribbons. "Jingle Bells...Jingle Bells"
Here is a pic of my tree minus the tree skirt and presents...
11/13/2006 One Word...AMAZING!I have been longing to find someone who could create a painting from a portrait...and after years of this dream...I finally found some of the most amazing expressions of emotion...brushed by someone who was actually open to the idea of looking at old pictures of my ancestors. This artist happens to be my old boyfriend's little sister...old boyfriend just doesn't sound right...that sounds like a superficial way to describe something special...I will now refer to him as one of the smartest and most talented individuals I have ever met..."old boyfriend" is out of the question. Which reminds me...I need to track him down...so he can teach me how to play my new guitar. *SMILES*
Anyway...I haven't sent her my pictures yet...because it is so difficult to decide on only a few...hum...what a difficult decision!
Cemetery Picture?Searching for artwork was driving me CRAZY...I had explored for weeks upon weeks...and couldn't find anything that fit into my mind's idea of what I wanted...until...I finally came across a slightly achromatic scene...with an antique frame. I knew I had to bring it home with me once I saw it...but I couldn't quite put my finger on the attraction. Then it hit me...the picture was of all things...a gate to a cemetery...how fitting was that? I swear...everything I end up with looks like it was straight out of the Adam's Family or the Osbornes or something...and what's up with me concentrating so much on what I've bought recently? That is so not me...but looking over my past few posting...it proves I am a consumer...OK...my life has to start getting a little more exciting! It is Monday night...I am at home...alone...writing about a freakin' picture.
Ceiling Fan BluesI've NEVER been a fan of the catchpenny ceiling fan...but I finally found one that was contemporary enough for my taste...and actually coordinates with both the cathedral ceiling and the living room. The actual name is Cressner Iron from Hampton Bay. It was easy to install...well...it looked easy to install... I am very pleased with the outcome. BTW...I took all of the old light fixtures to the new thrift store in Randleman called "Guardian Angel Thrift"...which gives it's proceeds to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The nice lady behind the counter advised that all donations are welcome...so I've taken bags of clothes...and all kinds of things from the house that we no longer need. I think I will go enjoy my ceiling fan now!
Bathroom Milestones...HUH?Another milestone...the very stressful bright big bird bathroom (the color was actually caled canary)...now has a sense of placidity. I do not know what I was thinking when I chose this crazy color when I first moved in...I mean look how awful the brown cabinet goes against the yellow wall...YUCK...it was the first room in the house I actually painted...and boy oh boy did I paint. People would have a heart attack almost every time they came to visit...because of course...the guess restroom was my victim...I finally took the hint and repainted. I chose the assuasive "Lost Atlantis" by Behr. I really liked the color from the swatch...but actually love the color now that it covers the walls. I replaced the lights so you could actually see yourself in the room...and tada...no more yellow faces! I still have to install the new hardware & faucet (brushed nickel to match the lighting)...replace the mirror with the new white six-paned nautical...paint the cabinets white...and fasten the new white linen shower curtain...but it is on it's way!
11/12/2006 Running For VictoryI'm finally lacing my shoes...for the first time in a LONG time. I have been long overdue for a nice run...or even jog...and the cold winter run for the Victory Junction Gang Camp seems to be just the motivation that has helped me start getting back into shape. I have wanted to volunteer at the camp ever since they opened because it is right in my back yard, and more importantly, because the camp is a wonderful opportunity to give my time back to what is important...even if I'm only qualified to pick up trash. The camp...located in Randleman, NC...was started of course by the Petty family...and offers a getaway for children with chronic conditions. After hearing Kyle Petty on the Murphy in the Morning show on 107.5 KZL I remembered how much I had wanted to volunteer...and when visiting their site to fill out an application...I found myself sitting face first into a vision of running for charity...The Victory Junction Run...December 3, 2006...my butt will be in gear walking the familiar streets of Randleman.
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