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I was so ticked that out of 500 some odd channels, I wasn't able to find one thing that interested me. So. I went with whatever was just about to come on. It happened to be 'The Departed'. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio (yum), crazy old Jack Nicholson (awesome), Anthony Anderson, even my boy Mark Wahlberg (who looked craaaazy in it). So with a cast like that, it's gotta be at least interesting right?

Wrong!

That movie was off the chains! I mean I was on the edge of my seat trying to help my man Leo not get caught. The ending was just as twisted as the rest of the flick. Two words. LOVED IT!

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Just because it's April 11th

1. i'm grumpy


2. i'm not sure why my husband insists on doing some things by himself.  doesn't he know that i'm here to help?  or maybe he doesn't want my help.  who doesn't want help?


3. it's sexy beautiful outside.  looking throuhg the window you can see it's windy.  but it's actually very hot.  and yet, the breeze is cool.  sensual.


4. my youngest actually gave me a real kiss this morning.  he usually just puts his cheek out for me to kiss.


5. i may quit the praise team.  no one is committed and we end up looking stupid.  sure it's about praise, but we need to give it out best.  not whats left.  frustrating.


6. i hate capital letters.


7. hot showers are bad, and yet, i simply can not do it any other way!


8. coffee is an addiction


9. 'fab by 40' is not progressing as i would have liked it to.  i am so not motivated and have been unable to find my motivation mojo.


10. my iTunes library is getting on my nerves.  i need some new music.


11. i'm glad it's friday.

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photo credit: sharaff

Written by: Lawrence Waddell

Spoken
Come here sweetheart,
There's something I need to say
And I wanna share it with you
Right here, right now
Come on walk with me

I gotta tell you what I'm feeling,
Gotta make you realize
So let me tell you what I'm thinking
I need to have you by my side
You give me something to believe in
And now I promise on this day
I'm gonna love you, always

I dedicate my heart my soul I give to you
This day, this minute right now
Let ths moment mark the day I pledge my love for you
This day, this minute right now

I must admit you've got me weak kneed
You know you turn me on and on
The irony is that in weakness
It's still your love that makes me strong
I gotta say that I'm so grateful
Tho have this change today
To look into your eyes, and say

Now this is the real thing
Everyday a new beginning
Here with you is where I belong
Together on & on

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In "Madea's Family Reunion" and "G", he's just acting right? ;-)

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What's not to love?

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I absolutely love my job.  There is not the slightest bit of hesitation for me to say that.  I've learned so much too and am becoming more comfortable with my skills and knowledge.

Unfortunately.

Gas prices are through the roof.  And even with being blessed to work from home 3 days a week, I'm still spending about $100+ in gas on a weekly basis.  Extremely NOT cool!

So.

I think I will have to polish up the resume and portfolio.  Gosh I hate the thought of this.  I have it so good right now.

But.

I'm praying that I'll be able to increase my work at home days instead.

Hopeful.

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photo credit: TimDD

When I started working at my current job, we speculated that a perk would be the possibility of attending a Laker game (He love the Lakers - and I mean die hard).  The tickets are CRAZY expensive.  And unfortunately, even though my company owns the Staples Center, coming by Laker tix are darn near impossible.

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Last week, out of the blue, I thought of how good my husband is to me.  How responsible he is with our family.  And just what a great person he is.  He does a LOT.  Doesn't complain.  Is very complimentary and extremely supportive.  Before getting back to whatever I was doing before those those thoughts intervened, I finished with thinking how nice it would be I could get him Laker tix before the season ended.

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My homegirl at the Staples Center called to see if me and my hubby wanted tix to see the Lakers (tonight). Uhm - heck yes (Napoleon Dynomite).  Not only did we score, but we are in Premier seats and get to go to the Premier Seating reception at half time.  God is so good and I am so happy that He hears all my whacky desires even when I didn't literally pray for it.

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Now... I'll have to remember to not drool staring at Derek Fisher. LOL!!!

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Many, many moons ago, I, along with my sister, decided to play a practical joke on my mother.  I positioned myself all twisted and skewed, on the stairs in front of our house.  My sister then, ran to the door and called out to my mother 'mom, Lisa fell'.  My mom, as you might imagine, was horrified when she saw me.    I continued to lie there listening to her yell for help.  I was then embarrassed AND scared to move and let her know that I was fine.  But I also knew this was only going to get worse if I stayed there.  So I got up and let her know it was 'only an april fools joke'.  I looked at the panic AND relief on her face and felt absolutely horrible!  All she could do was go back into the house.

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I was working at a small company where everyone basically new each other.  I had been there a few years so was extremely comfortable with everyone and would often move away from my desk without locking my computer.  Upon returning on this day, one of my co-workers, a manager in operations came into my office behind me.  He said 'I didn't realize you felt that way'.  I'm wondering what he's talking about, but since his demeanor was pleasant I didn't think to much about it.  Then he asked if I was interested in going out.  Uhm... huh?   Mind you, I'm married, and even if I weren't, I wasn't interested and had never acted in any way that would make him think so.  That was when the Director of Operations walked by, with a stupid smile on his face.  He asked the manager to excuse us and then proceeded to tell me that he had sent an email from my computer, from me, to home dude telling him that I liked him.  Wow.

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I looked up 'April Fool's Day' on  Wikipedia then decided I didn't care?  Practical jokes can hurt people.  And that is the last thing I want to purposefully do.

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Greed made me take on a client a few months ago that I had no business taking on.  I threw out a figure that I just knew he wouldn't meet.  But he did.  Dang.

Guilt made me see it through. Though I know I shouldn't have taken the project ~ I did.  So I felt I had to finish it, despite the lil issues that came up along the way.

Grace allowed me to finally complete it and after a few modifications over the next few weeks, be done with it for good.  Despite the mistake of taking it on in the first place, God has allowed me to see it through.

Gratitude is what I have for the lessons of

1. not taking on projects I'm uneasy with


2. recognizing money isn't everything, peace of mind and spirit mean so much more


3. not taking on too many projects at one time

Thank God.

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photo credit: 油姬

Slowly but surely they have crept up on me.  It happens from time to time and I'm not sure why.  Not sure what events cause them nor why I feel this way.  It's a combination of boredom, anxiousness and dissatisfaction.  Maybe it's cabin fever.  I just realized I haven't been out of my house ('cept for the yard) in two days because I've been working from home.  Maybe it's biological.  Whatever it is, I'll be glad when it passes me by.  And I know it will ~ it always does.