Una Chica

Organization & Updates Badly Needed

Mon, 04 May 2009 22:09:35 GMT

Okay, I'm going to get my act together and start organizing my blogs and services. Some of them might even have to go! The more I surf around to them, I think how time-consuming it is and I don't even do it as often as I should. As a matter of fact, I'm shamefully behind in ~~some~~ most of them! Do I want them? Sure, I guess so. Do I need them? eh. We'll see.

On Vox: Going Green. The Only Way to Go.

Mon, 04 May 2009 15:58:33 GMT

I'm doing my part!
Are you?

One Million Acts of Green
check it out

Originally posted on gabbiee.vox.com

A view

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:24:45 GMT

A view,
originally uploaded by bees.

I would like one of these for Christmas, please. The set up, err - equipment, not the photo!

On Vox: QotD: Cold Weather Beverage

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:56:23 GMT

What's your favorite thing to drink when it's cold outside?

Tom & Jerry

A nice hot Tom & Jerry is just the thing when it's nippy out. Grab a cuppa, settle down with a good book or some work and relax. Mmm ... delightful.

Originally posted on gabbiee.vox.com

What I'm Reading

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:35:56 GMT

The Other Boleyn Girl
Philippa Gregory
Touchstone
2008
ISBN# 1416560602

English intrigue fascinates me. I've always been drawn to the sophistication, pomp and fanfare of this bygone era. If I could get one simple peek (and by this I mean a jaunt back through time) for just one moment in time, I would probably fall in love with it all. The people, the customs and traditions, and most interestingly enough the rules and regulations. If you knew me, you'd probably scoff upon hearing such a thing coming out of my mouth. But there it is. I've said it. Rules and regulations might not be so bad. In another time and another place. One that is far removed from the independent person I insist on being.

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Stills from the movie

addictive

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:07:33 GMT

Sudoku is absolutely addictive! Ever since learning, I always carry a book with me wherever I go – I have so many many many! I also have a pc version I play all the time and I really want a table-top one as well. Even one of my sons love to play since I taught him how :)

See more progress on: Learn Su-doku

Pure bliss

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:59:18 GMT

I was totally thrilled when I finally made it to the spa! I had some facial treatments, a body rub, my hair beautified and my toesies enveloped in hot wax! It was everything I hoped it would be and I can’t wait to go again!

See more progress on: go to a spa

Me? She! Well, I'll be....

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:10:31 GMT

Ever wonder which celebrity you look like? I didn't. But then, I did. Check this out!

MyHeritage: Family trees - Genealogy - Celebrities - Collage - Morph

word count for this journal

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 04:10:37 GMT

gabbiee's Word Usage

1. to (86)	26. have (15)	51. had (9)	76. from (6)
2. the (82)	27. is (15)	52. last (9)	77. 3 (6)
3. and (70)	28. not (15)	53. them (9)	78. here (6)
4. i (59)	29. one (14)	54. over (9)	79. well (6)
5. my (55)	30. but (14)	55. we're (8)	80. their (6)
6. a (50)	31. up (13)	56. were (8)	81. take (6)
7. of (49)	32. out (13)	57. some (8)	82. has (6)
8. birthday (45)	33. you're (12)	58. got (8)	83. anniversary (6)
9. on (33)	34. i've (12)	59. fun (8)	84. going (5)
10. it (33)	35. he (11)	60. there (7)	85. can (5)
11. in (30)	36. or (11)	61. could (7)	86. people (5)
12. was (23)	37. all (11)	62. family (7)	87. mom (5)
13. that (22)	38. new (11)	63. about (7)	88. morning (5)
14. for (22)	39. if (11)	64. i'll (7)	89. he's (5)
15. at (21)	40. more (11)	65. chris (7)	90. getting (5)
16. with (20)	41. see (11)	66. now (7)	91. just (5)
17. me (18)	42. movie (10)	67. how (7)	92. back (5)
18. we (18)	43. are (10)	68. been (7)	93. it's (5)
19. as (17)	44. her (10)	69. first (7)	94. him (5)
20. be (17)	45. go (9)	70. shut (6)	95. progress (5)
21. so (17)	46. they (9)	71. would (6)	96. again (5)
22. i'm (16)	47. she (9)	72. no (6)	97. still (5)
23. you (16)	48. our (9)	73. get (6)	98. will (5)
24. this (16)	49. home (9)	74. call (6)	99. into (5)
25. then (16)	50. d (9)	75. today (6)	100. friends (5)

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Pimp-Slap me?

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:01:16 GMT

Okay, so after losing our first game of the season this morning (football), we're in the car on the way home. I decide to stop off at a local diner and get us all one of their yummy pink lemonade/icee's. I order, I pay, we sit there waiting at the drive-through window. And D. starts beating me. Playing around, but boy does that kid have a mean slap! We're having our fun. He beats me, I beat him. We're square. We get our order and I have to drive home. I say not to mess with me because I could wreck and we could die. He tells me not to mess with him. I say no, it doesn't work that way. I beat him, he dies. It's better that he dies, rather than all of us. If I wreck. :D He laughs and says 'you best leave me alone, woman or else I'll put baby powder on my hands and pimp-slap you'. WTH. He explained what it meant and I laughed my butt off. Smarty pants.

All Flocked Up !

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:17:07 GMT

I'm so stoked. I installed a new browser today called Flock and it rocks. I'm still playing with it and I'm posting this entry from within it's blissful confines.

D. played his first football game today. We're the Rams! We played the Bears and beat them 14-6! Go Rams!

Had to restore my desktop pc yesterday back to an earlier date. It was having major issues every time I tried to shut it down. It is doing great now. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I've uploaded lots of new pictures of the Renton family reunion in July to my Ringo account, so if you're a family member, email me if you're not on my friends list and I'll add you! If you're a family member from the Pixler side, I'll be posting those photos from the reunion in June in the next couple of days. Again, if you're not on my friends list at Ringo, email me and I'll getcha added!

I've also been very busy updating my flickr photos. Finally got all of the ones from Disney World in March added and I've been adding several a day from my digital camera cds. So stop by and take a peek. If you're family, but you're not one of my contacts there at flickr, you will need to be added to be able to see shots of the boys. I've had to set privacy levels on photos including them. Sorry, but it was done out of necessity (same with Ringo!).

Chris and the boys are at a car show here in town today. Being boys. Looking at toys. Having fun. I would've gone, but it was too freakin' hot at the football game before 10am this morning. I had to come home to the a.c. Will be updating my other blogs today.

Several new shows on tv this fall I'm looking forward to seeing. I've watched the first 2 eps of Men in Trees and it is looking to be a great show.

Read my take on it here: New Series - Men in Trees and Men in Trees

Other shows I've got set up in my DVR and I'm looking forward to watching include:
Jericho on CBS // Heroes on NBC // Standoff on FOX (2 eps in my DVR now) // Brothers & Sisters on ABC // Six Degrees on ABC // Smith on CBS

technorati tags:what's on tv?, blogging, every day schtuff

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C.e.l.e.b.r.a.t.e. Good Times !!

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 04:44:36 GMT

Disney World was all that we imagined it to be. And then some. We crammed all 4 parks into 5 days of non-stop top of the line entertainment. We even made it over to Sea World and ended the last day of our trip at the Kennedy Space Center. Sore feet and tired bodies kept up the pace as we packed as much fun into our little vacation as we could. We call it little because we would definitely love to take this same vacation again, but stay longer! I recommend to anyone who has not been to put this destination at the top of the list. Not to be missed.

See more progress on: Go to Disney World

See more pictures on: flickr

I'm baaaack

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:45:16 GMT

Well, we're home and I'm pooped. Went to see When a Stranger Calls last night and it was really quite good. I was a bit leery about how good it was going to be as I've seen the original as well as When a Stranger Calls Back with Carol Kane starring as Jill. They were terrific. But the new one wasn't bad at all. Worth my money. Well, sort of. The movie was worth it. It's the people at the movie that made it not worth our money to sit through their crap. There was a group of people and they just could not keep their mouths shut. They were talking a mile a minute, second-guessing the movie, hollering out stupid stuff and outright being entirely too obnoxious. They were cussing quite a bit, which was upsetting in that big of a crowd of people trying to watch a movie, but nobody said anything. I'm not known for keeping my mouth shut when the situation calls for it (or not) and I was rarin to stand up and tell them to shut their pie holes up or leave and rent a movie to yell at at home. But no, I kept my piece to myself. Then they had to go and let their cussing get entirely crude (the *F* word) and Chris turns around and says 'Hey lady, we have kids here watching this movie and they don't need to hear that crap". She then tells Chris "You need to hold the line, man. Calm down, sir". He told her "Then shut the hell up". It was too funny. They were still obnoxious after that, but not the terrible cursing as before. After the movie was over, I told Chris I was ready to jump out of my seat and choke them for ruining the movie for everyone. The people behind us said the best part of the whole night was the argument between that woman and Chris. He said he was glad someone said something and wished someone had shut her up sooner. That was funny. Now, I know if I would have gotten up and choked her, everyone in that theatre would have testified for me in court as to justified homicide. =D

I found a scrapbooking store in Cape that I like. Spent a hundred bucks there and also got information on the crops they hold. Hopefully, I'll be able to go to some of them soon. That would be fun.

On the way home, we ate lunch at Lambert's in Sikeston, 'home of the Throwed Roll'. I'm not a big fan of the place, but I can say their rolls are frickin awesome! As usual, half my meal came home in a doggie bag. I can never finish my plate at Lambert's. My whole family loves eating there. I go along because they'll disown me if I don't. How sad is that?

Now that I'm home, I'll have to put some effort into an idea for my blog design. I also need to get a new front page up for our family geneology/reunion mailing list. It's toast. Got a couple of invites to send out as well.

For now, I'm bone tired. Gonna check my email and check in on my 360 blog and then relax for the evening.

awwww

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 20:44:26 GMT

The spa is out this weekend! I'm gonna have to do it in about 3 weeks as that's how far in advance they are booked solid. So, we're still going to Cape and we're gonna go out to dinner and catch a movie. It'll still be a fun weekend. Just no spa. :(

bored with it all

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 11:32:14 GMT

I am so bored with my website. I really would like to do a whole new layout. I haven't created a new one in about 2 1/2 years, so I'm stumped with what I want to do. Plus, there are so many new techniques out since I've tinkered with it. The last couple of layouts were made by other people with the exception of my Smiling one, which was pretty basic. I miss messing with my websites. I've got a hankerin to get back into it, but it seems so overwhelming for some silly reason. I'll have to toy with the idea some over the weekend. If I have time, that is. We are going to Cape Girardeau this weekend so it will be movie night tomorrow and the spa on Saturday (hopefully). I've never been to the spa before and I'm not sure what kind of notice you have to give to get an appointment, but I'm going to call first thing in the morning to find out. It'll be so fun!

Eyes Wide Shut

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:26:36 GMT

I'm a walking zombie today. I couldn't sleep last night, so I've been up for over 36 hours and I'm really dragging here. Had to wash C's gym shorts and run them to school for him in time for 3rd period gym, so no chance of sleep there. Then I had to stay up so I could take Miss Maggie and Oliver to the vet at 2pm. Maggie got all of her puppy shots and she's good for the next year, except for heartworm preventative. Unfortunately, poor poor Oliver had to have a sleepover with them tonight. He's been cat-fighting around the hood lately and he's looking pretty haggard. And he's getting tons of ear mites and hates for us to mess with him for treatment. So they'll take care of all of his cuts and bruises and the mites. yuck. And on a very sad and disturbing note, I must give the worst news yet. He is getting his goodies trimmed. No more candy in the candy machine. The water cooler is going dry. The cookie has crumbled for poor Mr. O. Yup, he's getting neutered today. It's a very sad day indeed.

Now, we're off for some fun. The circus has come to town and that will round out my day. Hopefully I can stay awake. :D

...oh yeah / one last side note / The blinkies were made by me. If you'd like to use them, you may do so after you comment on this entry and lemme know you're using it/them. Enjoy...

Grey's Anatomy / "Break on Through"

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:17:22 GMT

Last night's episode of Grey's Anatomy was superb. Wonderfully well written, it encompassed new facets of the shows primary characters. I enjoy all the drama GA has to offer as well as the off-the-cuff humour it brings to prime time television. It includes a diverse mix of key players that are evolving more and more as the second season is zipping along at a pace that keeps me coming back for more. This is definitely one show I've been watching from the beginning and I haven't missed one yet. Will certainly be buying the series on DVD to watch over and over again at whim.

I also wrote my very first review of an episode (last night's) this morning over at tv.com. You can take a peek at the review / spoiler I wrote here.

Special Dates to Remember

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 22:21:52 GMT

01.06 - Chris //birthday//
01.17 - Jack //birthday//

02.12 - Thaddeus //birthday//
02.13 - Anthony K. //birthday//
02.27 - Debbie H. //birthday//
02.28 - Connor //birthday//

03.01 - Ed & Linda //anniversary//
03.03 - Kaitlyn //birthday//
03.05 - Brandon //birthday//
03.08 - Chris & Chas //anniversary//
03.12 - Crystal //birthday//
03.15 - Becky //birthday//
03.16 - Brad & Terra //anniversary//
03.25 - Mom & Dad //anniversary//

04.05 - Dad //birthday//
04.08 - Kenneth //birthday//
04.13 - Ian //birthday//
04.14 - Judy //birthday//
04.15 - Ed //birthday//
04.17 - Anthony P. //birthday//
04.27 - Meaghan //birthday//

05.06 - Matthew //birthday//
05.08 - Wesley //birthday//
05.14 - Daniel //birthday//
05.19 - Corey //birthday//

06.15 - Terra //birthday//
06.21 - John & Desiree //anniversary//
06.29 - Debbie R. //birthday//

07.04 - Christopher Jr. //birthday//
07.06 - Darold //birthday//
07.24 - Kenneth & Penny //anniversary//
07.27 - Brad //birthday//

08.01 - Desiree //birthday//
08.10 - Christopher //birthday//
08.11 - Lucas //birthday//
08.29 - Michael Jr. //birthday//

09.02 - Penny //birthday//
09.05 - Michael //birthday//
09.17 - Riley //birthday//
09.18 - John //birthday//
09.26 - Bailey & Nolan //birthday//

10.09 - Linda //birthday//
10.19 - Chastity //birthday//
10.21 - Abigail //birthday//
10.22 - Elycia //birthday//

11.17 - Devin //birthday//
11.20 - Marva //birthday//
11.30 - Lou Ann //birthday//

12.16 - Mom //birthday//
12.31 - Mike //birthday//
12.25 - Corbin //birthday//

See more progress on: remember to call and send cards on special occasions

WaLa

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:02:38 GMT

Done. It was so easy, it was embarrassing. But hey, now I know! And all because I’m not shy about saying ‘help me!’ :D

Thanks to this nice guy for the finger pointing!

First goal completed.

See more progress on: figure out how to use tags

Logging minutes

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:14:09 GMT

Penny and I first reconnected at the end of November (2005) and our fist phone call was 3 hours long. Thrilling to gab with her just like old times. She’s had a busy life these past several years. Sounds a bit like my crazy hectic life. Have managed to catch each other on yahoo! messenger a couple of times, which is just as much fun. Sharing pictures, too! She has a beautiful 8 year old son and she is shocked by how big my boyos have gotten since she’s last seen them. =D

Last night, we talked on the phone for over 3 hours. Again. I can see a pattern in the works here, folks. Finally went to bed around 4 in the morning. We talked about absolutely everything. It is truly wonderful getting to know her all over again. She only lives about 8 hours away and it would be lovely to see her sometime soon! (maybe this summer). Meanwhile, we’ll keep tearin’ up the phone lines with our blurbs. =)

See more progress on: stay in touch with 'new' old friends

How do you do this?

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:45:10 GMT

43things.

I want to try to figure out how to set up some of the options I see on other people’s pages. I’ve searched through my options in my account and it’s quite elusive. Any ideas?

Meanwhile, back on the farm…

See more progress on: figure out how to use tags

A story about me

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 10:49:00 GMT

Chastity is younger than me. As such, she could be a real pain when we were growing up. I remember when we were teenagers, I was getting ready to go out with some girlfriends. She wanted to go but mom told her no, that I needed to have my own friends and I didn’t have to drag her everywhere with me. Chas and I got into a shouting match and it got ugly fast. During the fight, she pulled my hair until I saw stars, which prompted me to end the fight with my teeth embedded in the inside of her thigh. She still has the scar to prove my prowess.

oh… I achieved my goal. She let go of my hair immediately. :D

Learn more about Jessica

Playing possum

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 06:58:01 GMT

Isn't this little guy just too cute? D. wants one (that is to say, he wants a teddy bear hamster). I think this is one. rofl

If You Call Me:

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:33:06 GMT

(stolen from frogdiva)

If you call me:
Jessica: then you are either my dad, my brother (Anthony), Aunt Debbie, Uncle Michael, or little Michael
Jess: then you could be my husband, one of my sisters (Terra or Chas), my brother (John), my friend (Becky) or one of my online friends
Baby Cathy: then you are my mother, Aunt Debbie, my son (Ian - he's a real funny guy! haha), or a member of my extended family who hasn't mended your ways!
Cathy: then you are my mom <3
Mouth (or Mouth of the South): you are my mom!
Woman: then you're one of my boyos being a smarty-pants <3
Sis: then you're one of my sisters or brothers
Honey/Sweetheart: only 2 men call me honey or sweetheart, my husband and my dad
Mommy: then you're Connor, Ian or Devin <3
Gabbiee then you know me through MSN
Gabbieegal: then you're probably in a group on yahoo! that I belong to
AnAppleADay/Loopy/Fruitloop: then you're a member of WEB