American Idol Finale

Okay, I have to admit it, I'm an Idol junkie. Unfortunately I just haven't gotten into it so much this year...I do watch it every week...I just haven't voted....until last week. I voted for Casey and Lee. I'm sorry...in my opinion the guys are more marketable then Crystal, albeit the girl has talent. They're all winners!

So tonight, it's the finale. The question is who is going to take it? Everyone in my little corner of the world is saying that Crystal will take it hands down. My thoughts are it's going to be Lee. Why you ask? Well, he's got the adorablility factor going on...he's a younger version of Harry Connick Jr. and Casey left last week. What am I saying? I think that the Casey fans may have jumped onto the Lee Fan-Wagon...I'm hoping anyway.

All said, as I said earlier, they are all winners in my book.

I must say tonight is sad for me though....I am and always have been a big Simon fan. I will truly miss him and Idol will suffer a large void next year without him. I'm anxious to tune into The X Factor. Does anyone out there know when it is due to air???

Blessings to you all....Lee is about to sing with Chicago...AWESOME!!!!

Wintery Winds

I can't believe the weather his year. Here it is the middle of Spring, Summer is just around the corner and Mother Nature decides to give us another Wintery blast today. The wind blew all night long and has continued to blow throughout the day. Last night we decided to grab a bite to eat before doing our weekly grocery shopping only to get caught in a down pour. Needless to say the shopping was postponed until today. We've only had a few sprinkles today but that wind will bite right through your bones. We had to dig out our winter coats.

I'm literally exhausted today. But then that is the normal for me anymore. I had some tests ran last week. I've been suffering with Bradycardia (slow heartbeat) for a couple of months. The doctor thought it might be my thyroid but those tests came back normal. Now I'm waiting for my Hollter monitor results. That's a forma of EKG machine that you wear for 24 hours. I'm trusting our Lord that I am healed. By His stripes I am healed. Amen!

Hope you are all staying warm enjoying the day weather it is cold or warm.

What kind of weather do you all prefer? Me, I love the fall crispness and Spring coolness but I HATE the wind!!

On the road to recovery for Mom

Well, Mom started physical therapy today and she did quite well. She actually was able to raise her arm up high enough to scratch her forehead. What we take for granted in this life... Think of being unable to use your dominant hand for six weeks...Wow! I admire my mom so much for being able to go through this at the age of 82 years young.

Rainy Day Sunday!

I love the rain. Especially when I can stay at home and delve into a good book or browse the web. It does make me a little sleepy now and then. In fact, as I was sitting here blogging I found myself dozing off once or twice. Maybe I should consider walking down the hall, climbing into bed and taking a nap. Ahhhhhh! Sounds good. I just might have to give it a try. It's been awhile since I curled up and took a nap in the afternoon.

Hope everyone is having a happy day, whether rain or shine, make it a happy one. With God all things are possible...even having a happy day in the midst of a bad circumstance.

Smiles & Blessings to you all. :)

Barking Dog driving the nerves to a frazzle

My dog just doesn't understand that when Mommy and Daddy come home in the evening it's quiet time. Our little guy barks at least every twenty minutes just to let us know that he is around. Guess spending all day sleeping at Grandma's house gets him wired for the evening. One, two, three ....deep breath. Four, five, six....okay maybe I should let him outside to cool his little paws down. I love him lots but sometimes I think having a fenced in yard would be a blessing...he could run and bark to his little hearts content.

The Christmas Spirit

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the Christmas Spirit lived on 24/7, 365 days a year? Think about it...how do you feel during the Christmas season? Most people, I believe, are extremely happy and have an extra little kick in their step. They treat people nicer and smile a whole lot more. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone could feel and act that way year round? Last night my husband and I were doing our weekly shopping in our local Wal-Mart and as we were walking past the check out aisles I saw a middle aged woman checking out and she was wearing a Santa Claus hat. A Santa Claus hat on January 22th! Kudos to her! I imagine she was probably wearing it because she was cold and had no other hat but who knows...maybe she was just trying to bring a smile to someones day.

Do you ever do something totally out of the normal to draw attention to yourself or try to make someone smile? I usually try not to draw attention to myself but I'm not always successful.

I am going to go on a hunt for the Christmas Spirit. If you are reading this blog, please leave a post letting me know what your definition of the Christmas Spirit is.

Have a blessed day!

God is so awesome!

When I left California, to move back here to Indiana, I left the best hairstylist I have ever had. We got along great and we made each other laugh. He was a musician and surfer as well. My niece dated him for awhile and I had hopes for them.... but no. Anyway, I have talked about him alot in the last couple of weeks (even to my hairstylist today) and said I was really sad that I had lost touch with him. Well, today I went into my email and had a note from Facebook telling me that he was wanting to add me as a friend. WooHoo! God is so good. I was happy to hear that he is married now. He's a really good guy! My niece really missed the boat on that one.
Also got my laptop where the WiFi works in the house....AWESOME!! My husband Dean and I can both be on the internet at the same time. How cool is that???
Whatever you want to make of today...make it. The day is yours. You can choose to be happy or sad but you choose and you live with it. That's my new motto. No more pity parties for me.
If you are a fan of romance/suspense novels please pick up a book by Colleen Coble. I guarantee you that you won't be disappointed. Her characters and settings are so real that you feel like you are in the story as well. Can hardly wait to get her new book, "The Lightkeepers Daughter".