Apparently, according to my 7yr old, you wouldn’t be able to talk. I believe I agree, especially since I tried holding my tongue against the bottom of my mouth to try it out.

Go ahead… try talking without using your tongue. I dare ya.

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A – Attached or Single: attached to my Nordic prince who’s 5 years younger than me but WAY smarter, taller and musically inclined.

B – Best Friend: blanket answer, My Lisa. We’ve been friends for over 10 years. However, I have many “besties” who know more about me than anyone should and I trust them with that LOL (Cathy, Tiffany, Christine, Ann, etc.).

C – Cake or Pie: cheesecake, the Chocolate Dream from Carrabba’s (but it MUST be shared unless you’re a freak) or made-from-scratch (shout out to Azucar who’s made the most amazing from-scratch cakes I’ve ever tasted).

D – Drink of Choice: 1.5% milk (my dad used to say I drank so much I should be IV’d to a cow), pink lemonade, Clementine Izze straight from the bottle (sorry about my residual licking of the rim, just bugs me to leave a little behind).

E – Essential Items: cell phone, camera/computer, A/C and my new watch from Denmark with 2 faces (one set to Mountain and the other to Pacific).

F – Favorite Color: red and pink to look at (not together, separately), chocolate to wear and orange as an accessory (as in my faux leather handbag and Harley).

G – Gummi Bears or Worms: bears, but not all colors (green & yellow taste dumb).

H – Hometown: 10-17yrs old Clovis, NM… 17-early 20’s Spokane, WA… mid-20’s-31 Seattle, WA.

I – Indulgence(s): jewelry, original artwork, gourmet food, reality TV (Miami Ink and Simmons Family Jewels) and girls night out.

J – January or July: January… love the cozy feel of a sweater or sweatshirt and hot drinks (Wassail, flavored herbal teas and hot cocoa with real cream) with friends and family (not a fan of heat because you can only get SO naked).

K – Kids: just 2… Jack (named after my grandpa who didn’t have biological kids of his own) and Piper (who’s middle name is a shout-out to My Lisa).

L – Life is incomplete without: ethics, good food with good friends, laughter and faith (in many things, not just religious).

M – Marriage Date: in March of 98 because it’s in the middle of any holidays so we wouldn’t have to share (plus it wasn’t the height of wedding/vacation season and rates are lower; I’m pretty practical that way).

N – Number of Siblings: 1 brother, Jason (was going to be Matthew), who’s 7yrs younger, single, treats women with respect and is a talented welder by trade.

O – Oranges or Apples: oranges, but don’t like the seeds and prefer the taste of tangerines, and the smell of them over lemons.

P – Phobias/Fears: have nightmares about snakes and my children being badly hurt (especially being hit by a car as I was when I was 4).

Q – Favorite Quote: You are unique; just like everyone else.

R – Restaurants (I changed this one): Carrabba’s in Orem, JaK’s Grill in Issaquah, Dixie’s BBQ in Bellevue, Thai Village in American Fork and Red Robin for their fries.

S – Season: anything but summer because it’s so hot and I don’t do well in hot. I remember one year Lisa and I went to Utah in the summer and it was so hot she swore it was a good thing she wasn’t a crayon.

T- Tag Three: whoever hasn’t done one of these ever or lately.

U – Unknown Fact About Me: lived with cats all my life until I moved to Vancouver, WA as an adult and became allergic (even to my family cats whom I grew up with sleeping on my neck and rubbing my face as I got ready in the morning).

V – Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals: I believe in the ethical treatment of animals (don’t like the idea of wearing fur as an accessory) but eat meat and desire dairy products throughout the day (cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, milk).

W – Worst Habit: forgetting to call people back after I’ve listened to then deleted their voice mails intending to call back… saving even the tiniest amount of leftovers just to end up tossing them in the garbage.

X – X-rays or Ultrasounds: x-rays because ultrasounds kinda creep me out.

Y – Your Favorite Foods: well-made, thin-crust pizza with fresh ingredients, Cinnabon with cooold milk (once or twice a year and usually with My Lisa), white sauce, Big Salad, a nice med-rare filet, bleu cheese burger at Mon Amie Gabi in Vegas, anything that Cathy makes, CW’s blueberry homemade ice cream, PayDay candy bar, anything with cream cheese and Sticky Chicken (Hawaiian recipe that’s called by many names).

Z- Zodiac: Gemini.

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Sometimes… there are no words.

thank you seems so insignificant

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Did you ever, in your youth, try that four letter word that starts with N by spreading it all over your harry legs so that the acid could slowly eat away at 2 layers of your epidermis (if it recommends 6 minutes then isn’t 9, 11 or 13 minutes better)?

How many times have you taken those cheap drugstore razor blades to your sweet ankle, pulling up gobs of fleshy meat and NOT a blade of hare (I’ve claimed shark bite and dropping a knife when I did it)?

Ever tried the electrolosis route where you pay over six HUNDRED thousand dollars and willingly let some masochist shock your harry parts with the power of a gajillion transformers (and I’m not talking about autobots here even though I saw it twice in less than a week)?

Well, I’m tired of it all and am not going to take it anymore (que Twisted Sister and their Mimiesque eye shadow). Please tell me of an alternative to torture and the path to everlasting (gobstoppers, you know you said it in your mind) silky legged bliss.

P.S. Does it bug you that I never spelled harie properly?

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queen size futon in GREAT condition
with sliding drawers underneath
(one needs glue to keep it together)

Would anyone want this for $15?
I was hanging my necklaces on it
in my bathroom or used it for
holiday decor (Halloween, Easter
and Christmas).

Pine can-be-painted entertainment
center in EXCELLENT condition
with 3 rolling drawers (need some work
because they sometimes get stuck)
and 2 shelves $350 (27″ TV $100).

weathered black wooden & metal patio 4-piece set $25

white “shabby” solid wood table/desk $150

This was my grandfathers and needs
a little work (pegs don’t stay stuck
in their holes… need glue) with a
cool, old leather seat $75

plant stand? We used it for Piper’s books (lower shelf)
and toys/stuffed “aminals” in her room. Creamy white
with sage green detail $25

The German armoire I’ve spoken about.
HUGE and HEAVY. The left 2 doors
open to a large compartment with a
shelf above then the right door has
several adjustable shelves. 3 drawers
underneath. Breaks down into pieces
for easy moving. Some rickety pieces
since it’s over 80yrs old and shipped
from Germany $500

Matching dresser to the German armoire.
4 drawers with one missing handle (but
I actually have it somewhere and will
mail it when I find it after the move).
Marble top is cracked into 2 pieces but
it’s not that noticeable and actually
looks kinda cool. Mirror included and
sets on top of marble $250
(buy both German pieces for $50 off)

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Editorial Review for The Easy Way to Stop Smoking from Amazon.com:
A new edition of the revolutionary bestseller, with four million copies in print. Allen Carr’s innovative Easyway method—which he discovered after his own 100-cigarette-a-day habit nearly drove him to despair—has helped millions kick smoking without feeling anxious and deprived. That’s because he helps smokers discover the psychological reasons behind their dependency, explains in detail how to handle the withdrawal symptoms, shows them how to avoid situations when temptation might become too strong, and enables them to stay smoke-free. Carr discusses such issues as nicotine addiction; the social “brainwashing” that encourages smoking; the false belief that a cigarette relieves stress; the role boredom plays in sabotaging efforts to stop; and the main reasons for failure. With this proven program, smokers will be throwing away their packs for good.

Read the Customer Reviews about the middle of the page.

My mom and dad (who’s smoked most of their lives) and brother (who’s smoked about 10 years; he asked for a quit smoking gimmick for Christmas one year – didn’t work) quit by reading this book. They’ve tried other methods before, with no lasting success so I highly recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in kicking the habit. My brother has given this book as a gift to 6 of his friends and 10 of them have quit (are you trying to figure out the math? …4 friends borrowed the book).

BTW: it’s cheaper at Walmart.com (especially with the 97 cent shipping and $9.76 price tag). I pre-ordered Eclipse through them, guaranteed delivery on Aug. 7, and got the hardback delivered for under 12 dollars!

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