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Thirteen Things about Julie

1. My mom and I are really looking forward to our trip to California starting March 11 (my bday)
2. We will be going to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and whatever else tickles our fancy!
3. Tom and I are looking forward to our 10th Anniversary cruise to the Caribbean next December
4. One of our dachsunds, Buddy, has been perched on my chest to keep me from writing this
5. One of our 4 neon tetra fishies died. He was actually bent in half. Eww. Think the others were picking on it.
6. We have an International Missions Festival going on at church. It's pretty darn cool.
7. I have a new site. It's Sonshiney Days Designs.
8. It sells products with my photography and more. I am always adding more things to it!
9. I am staying up too late at night. Can't seem to get off the computer.}
10. We have irrigation tonight (tomorrow morning) between 2 am and 2:45 am. Ick.
11. Did I mention we get up at 4:30 am or so? Everyday except the weekend!
12. For Tom's 30th Birthday (March 4th) we are going to a local symphony's production of "Peter and the Wolf"
13. It will be held at our church! Isn't that cool?! :o)



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This morning I woke up to my husband being all mushy. He was hugging me and kissing me. And then, he said this, "Happy 11 years!"
(Awww!)
What a way to wake up, huh?
Now, I can read your mind.
"11 years?? HUH? 11 years of what? You told me you just celebrated your 9th Anniversary in December!"
11 years of being together as a couple.
Yep. He remembers that every year.
And, yes. I know I am lucky! :o)

Thirteen Things about Julie's Life

1. My first job was working at Sizzler
2. Currently, I am reading "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire
3. Tomorrow night hubby and I are going to the Drive-In
4. We will be having a picnic there (my v-day present!!)
5. Recently, my mom and I started going to Curves
6. We also started attending a church we love!
7. Hubby and I are planning to take a cruise for our 10th Anniversary in December!
8. My mom and I are just about to burst waiting for our Disneyland trip next month!!
9. Even though I am not "thrilled" about it. I guess I am doing better about turning 30. (on March 11th)
10. Whenever Law & Order or CSI comes on, I have to watch it!
11. I am saddened that 7th Heaven is not going to be on TV pretty soon.
12. I was also saddened when BH 90210 and Dawson's Creek ended.
13. Yes. I know. I am sad! :o) hee hee

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I will say this, in response to my week, "Neener neener! Tomorrow is Friday!!"
Not that I've had a particularly bad week mind you.
But, there's something about a whole bus full of children hacking and sneezing that makes a person insane.
I wanted to walk around with a medical mask. But, then I would look like Dr. Julie- Medicine Woman!
I've also been looking around online at Cruises for my and hubby's anniversary this next December.
It will be our 10th so it needs to be special. Oh, and one other thing. Affordable. Hmm.
That puts a strain on it. Anyone have a cruiseline they LOVE?? Or, for that matter, one they HATE?
It would help me tremendously. But, only if I get the info ASAP.
Thanks.
And, to you, week, "Neener, Neener!!"  :o)

Last night we had visitors.
Not visitors from another planet.
Oh wait. You weren't thinking that were you?
:o)
We had a visit from 3 people from the church we've attended for three weeks.
Sharon, Wes, and Gary (the pastor) were their names. I add that for my own benefit.
I have absolutely no memory usually.
They came over at 6:30 pm and didn't leave until 8:00 pm.
We talked about the church, opportunities there, but mostly about us.
Normally, I would be uncomfortable talking in front of strangers.
However, I opened up immediately.
I began talking about my entire life and faith.
We all did actually. It was amazing though. It completely reminded me of the moment
I truly became a Christian. Not that I had forgotten. But, it brought back all the intense emotions.
At the end, they prayed for us and it was inspired.
Today was the best day I've had in awhile and I cannot help but think that last night is the reason!

Letter to My Pets:

When I say to move, it means to go someplace else, not to switch
positions with each other so there are still two of you in my way.

The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. All
other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note that placing
your paw print in the middle of MY plate and food does not stake a
claim making it YOUR plate and food.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating
me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help in your
quest to reach the bottom first, because I fall faster than you can
run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry
about this. Do not think that I will continue sleeping on the couch to
ensure your comfort.

Dogs and cats actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not
necessary to sleep perpendicular to one another, stretched out to the
fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out
and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is
nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by
some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is
not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob, or get your
paw under the edge of the door and try to pull it open. I must exit
through the same door I entered. Honest.

Also, I have been using the bathroom by myself for quite some time --
canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.

I can't stress this one enough -- kiss me, THEN go smell the other
dog's/cat's behind.

To pacify you, my dear companions, I have posted the following notice
on our front door:

Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and then Complain About Our Pets

1. The pets live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the
furniture. (That's why it's called "fur"niture.)
3. To you, our pets are just animals. To us, they are an adopted
son/daughter who happens to be hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't
speak clearly.
4. Dogs and cats are better than kids because:
- they don't ask for money all the time
- they are easier to train
- they usually come when called
- they don't hang out with drug-using friends
- they don't need a gazillion dollars for a college education, and - if
they get pregnant, you can sell the children. :)

Let me preface this by saying I don't think God would say the titles in this manner. (i.e. "shut up") but it makes it's point. And, I love reading scripture. So, I hope you like this!

1. Wake Up !!
Decide to have a good day.
"Today is the day the Lord hath made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up !!
The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.
Man looks at outward appearance;
but the Lord looks at the heart."
I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!!
Say nice things and learn to listen.
God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant
for us to do twice as much listening as talking.
"He who guards his lips guards his soul."
Proverbs 13:3


4. Stand Up!!...
For what you believe in.
Stand for something or you will fall for anything..
"Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time,
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..."
Galatians 6:9-10
5. Look Up !!...
To the Lord.
"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!...
For something higher.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him,
and He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up !!...
Your Prayers.
"Do not worry about anything;
instead PRAY ABOUT
EVERYTHING."
Philippians 4:6

Thirteen Things about Julie

1. I went to the chiropractor for my third visit ever today.
2. I am still hurting, actually more than I was before!
3. It is almost the 11th Anniversary of when my hubby and I became "committed" to only each other.
4. I am sitting at a computer at work right now
5. In the background is the chatter of a bus driver training class
6. Should be eating lunch right now
7. I want to see the movies "The Family Stone" and "Harry Potter"
8. We got a new a/c & heat unit on our rental house
9. It took our landlord (& friend) Betty 7 credit cards to pay for it
10. She is strapped for $$
11. We are dying to move out
12. We've only lived there since the end of October 2005
13. Yet, we don't wanna even think about another move. (make sense?!)

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