It's October, so you know what that means....
Merry Christmas!
**This is the thought of nearly every
store I have been in recently! LOL**
September 30, 2017
Enjoying the Fall Air but Prefer Grandmas House
Yesterday before going to Grandma's house, Shelby was outside enjoying the Fall air.
She was suppose be going potty before we left but was being sassy.
She wanted to go to her Grandma's NOW. LOL
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| Shelby stuck her tongue out at me when I said it was not time to go to Grandma's yet. |
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| Shelby's "I'm cute" face. |
I love my Shelby to the moon and back!
Photos (c)2017 Shannon G. Wamsley
This post is linked to Camera Critters.
September 29, 2017
Happy National Coffee Day 2017
Happy National Coffee Day 2017!
Coffee!
Is the planet shaking or is it just me?
September 28, 2017
eCard of the Week #211: Within Reach
May everything you want this weekend
be within reach of the couch.
September 27, 2017
Stuck In My Head: "Galway Girl" by Ed Sheeran
She played the fiddle in an Irish band
But she fell in love with an English man
Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand
Said, "baby, I just want to dance"
I meet her on Grafton street right outside of the bar
She shared a cigarette with me while her brother played the guitar
She asked me what does it mean, the Gaelic ink on your arm?
Said it was one of my friend's songs, do you want to drink on?
She took Jamie as a chaser, Jack for the fun
She got Arthur on the table with Johnny riding as a shotgun
Chatted some more, one more drink at the bar
Then put Van on the jukebox, got up to dance
You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band
But she fell in love with an English man
Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand
Said, "baby, I just want to dance"
With my pretty little Galway girl
You're my pretty little Galway girl
You know she beat me at darts and then she beat me at pool
And then she kissed me like there was nobody else in the room
As last orders were called was when she stood on the stool
After dancing to Kaleigh, singing to trad tunes
I never heard Carrickfergus ever sang so sweet
A capella in the bar using her feet for a beat
Oh, I could have that voice playing on repeat for a week
And in this packed out room swear she was singing to me
You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band
But she fell in love with an English man
Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand
Said, "baby, I just want to dance"
My pretty little Galway girl
My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl
My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl
My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl
And now we've outstayed our welcome and it's closing time
I was holding her hand, her hand was holding mine
Our coats both smell of smoke, whisky and wine
As we fill up our lungs with the cold air of the night
I walked her home then she took me inside
To finish some Doritos and another bottle of wine
I swear I'm gonna put you in a song that I write
About a Galway girl and a perfect night
She played the fiddle in an Irish band
But she fell in love with an English man
Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand
Said, "baby, I just want to dance"
My pretty little Galway girl
My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl
My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl
My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway girl, hey
September 26, 2017
Chair Thief Strikes Again
This is what happens to my chair when I am at work.
A very sleepy Shelby takes over! <3 nbsp="" p="">
Photo (c)2017 Shannon G. Wamsley
September 25, 2017
The Wise, Speak Less
Life has kicked me hard more times that I can count.
As I have gotten older, I have gotten much quieter.
I am sure my grade school/high school teachers
and my parents would be totally shocked!
September 24, 2017
Sunday Stealing: Today is a Fashion Show
2. Something you feel strongly about: Animal Abuse, Child Abuse and abuse of any kind.
3. A book you love: Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
4. Five pet peeves: People talking with food in their mouth; small talk; stupidity; people that abuse children or animals; and people that cannot make a decision and then stick with that derision.
5. What you ate today: Potato Chips, BLT Sandwich, Ice Cream, and a peach.
6. How important do you think education is? Extremely important.
7. Five people you find attractive: My husband, Matthew McConaughey, Mark Harmon, Sam Elliot and
8. What you wore today I wore my pajamas ALL day!9. Something you always think “what if” about: I have a lot of "what if" questions, most of which revolve around my children.
10. Something you’re proud of: My children
11. Something you lust after: Chocolate
12. A word/phrase that makes you laugh: "whatever floats your boat"
13. A quote you try to live by: Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
14. Something you like and dislike about yourself: My weight.
15. A problem that you have had: Not being able to lose the amount of weight that I need to lose. I can lose 5 to 10 pounds then gain it back plus more.
September 23, 2017
Autumn is Too Hot!
Shelby was too hot yesterday, after going outside in the heat to go potty.
I asked her how the first day of Autumn felt and this is the look I got.
Shelby says, "It's too hot outside!"
I love my Shelby to the moon and back!
Photos (c)2017 Shannon G. Wamsley
This post is linked to Camera Critters.
September 22, 2017
Autumnal Equinox - First Day of Fall 2017
The word equinox comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).
During the equinox, the Sun crosses what we call the “celestial equator” (just imagine the line that marks the equator on Earth extending up into the sky) from north to south.
Earth’s two hemispheres are receiving the Sun’s rays about equally. The Sun is overhead at noon as seen from the equator. At this point, the amount of nighttime and daytime (sunlight) are roughly equal to each other.
Another definition of fall is nights of below-freezing temperatures combined with days of temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. From here on out, the temperatures begin to drop and the days start to get shorter than the nights.
Source: www.almanac.com/content/first-day-fall-autumnal-equinox
September 21, 2017
International Day of Peace 2017
"Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
The theme for 2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
The theme honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a better life. TOGETHER unites the organizations of the United Nations System, the 193 Member States of the United Nations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individual citizens in a global partnership in support of diversity, non-discrimination and acceptance of refugees and migrants. It was initiated during the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants on 19 September 2016.
“In times of insecurity, communities that look different become convenient scapegoats,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. “We must resist cynical efforts to divide communities and portray neighbours as ‘the other’. Discrimination diminishes us all. It prevents people — and societies — from achieving their full potential.” He added, “Together, let us stand up against bigotry and for human rights. Together, let us build bridges. Together, let us transform fear into hope.”
This year, the International Day of Peace will focus on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants. Its messages will be shared with communities hosting refugees and migrants as well as people concerned that refugees and migrants may bring physical and economic insecurity to their lives.
The Day will highlight solidarity with refugees and migrants and showcase the shared benefits of migration to economies and nations, while also acknowledging legitimate concerns of host communities. Ultimately, it will be about bringing people together and reminding them of their common humanity.
Young people will have a vital role to play. For example, they can volunteer to welcome and help refugees and migrants in their communities. They can also extend the hand of friendship to young refugees and migrants who they might meet in their classrooms and neighborhood."
Source: www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml
September 20, 2017
eCard of the Week #210: I Don't Run
I don't run. And if you ever see me run, you should start
running too. Because something is probably chasing me.
September 19, 2017
Arrrrrr, Matey!!!! It's Talk Like A Pirate Day!
How to talk like a Pirate: http://www.yarr.org.uk/talk/
September 18, 2017
Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow for Humans)
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| Photo (c) https://www.chex.com/recipes/chex-muddy-buddies/ |
Ingredients:
9 cups Rice Chex™, Corn Chex™ or Chocolate Chex™ cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Source: www.chex.com/recipes/chex-muddy-buddies/
September 17, 2017
Sunday Stealing: Never Have I Ever
2. Have you ever shopped in Home Depot? Yes. I was just there a few weeks ago.
3. Have you ever spied on your neighbors? Yes. Everyone has.
4. Have you ever ridden in a limo? Yes.
5. Have you ever had a pet fish? Yes, several.
6. Have you ever lied about your age? No. I am not ashamed of my age.
7. Have you ever fired a gun? Yes, my dad taught my brother and I how to shoot when we were really young.
8. Have you ever been ice skating? Only once and I fell too many times and gave up.
9. Have you ever played golf? I have play putt putt golf.
10. Have you ever hidden on Halloween because you had no candy for trick or treaters? Yes.
11. Have you ever made a prank call? Yes.
12. Have you ever gotten a tattoo? No. But I do want to get one someday.
13. Have you ever had a massage? Yes and I did not enjoy it.
14. Have you ever locked your keys in the car? A few times.
15. Have you ever ridden a horse? Yes, many years ago.
16. Have you ever been to the circus? Yes and I was not that impressed. I think circus folks treat the animals horribly. The kids and I once got a photo taken with a large cat...I later realized the cat was drugged and I was very angry. That poor kitty! And shame on me for paying for a photo! :(
17. Have you ever been to Europe? No.
18. Have you ever built a fire? Yes.
19. Have you ever been skydiving? No.
20. Have you ever bought something at a garage sale? Yes.
21. Have you ever walked in on someone having sex? Yes.
22. Have you ever faked an injury to get out of something? Yes, I faked being sick so I could skip school when I was in grade school. Kids were mean and as much as I like school, I didn't like being around some people.
23. Have you ever been to a nude beach? No. But I remember being near one (as a kid) while on vacation with my parents. Mom had a fit about it! LOL
24. Have you ever received a speeding ticket? Yes, a few in my younger years.
25. Have you ever run a marathon? Yes but nothing major, just a small marathon when I was in school.
September 16, 2017
Hanging Out With Adorableness
Just Shelby being her adorable self on a Saturday afternoon.
Photo (c)2017 Shannon G. Wamsley
September 15, 2017
Flashback Friday: "12 Guns" by Green Day
Do you know what's worth fighting for
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide
Did someone break your heart inside
You're in ruins
One, 21 Guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 Guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I...
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, 21 Guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 Guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I...
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home
Did you stand too close to the fire?
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
One, 21 Guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 Guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
One, 21 Guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 Guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I
September 14, 2017
eCard of the Week #209: Throat Punch
Don't mistake the fake smile and professional body language.
I'd punch you in the throat if I knew I wouldn't lose my job.
September 13, 2017
I Need A Time Out
I need a time out.
Send me to the beach and don't let me
come back until my attitude changes.
September 11, 2017
09-11-2001 - We Will Never Forget
After sixteen years, it is still hard to believe this horrible day happened.
So many lives lost, so many families ripped apart at the seams.
It just seems so unreal. But sadly, it is real and WE WILL NEVER FORGET
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A sad day for America
As rejoicing rang from hell,
Awakening a mighty giant
On the day the towers fell.
Our hearts were saddened
As we watched this vicious act unfold,
As innocence met a fiery death
And seeds of war were sowed.
Shouts rang out from the middle east
That Allah has done his good
But no god joys in faultless deaths
Through certain cowards could.
America just sort of glides along,
But don't step on her toes ...
For her belief in right and justice
Will stomp out freedom's foes.
~ Author Unknown ~
September 10, 2017
Sunday Stealing: Let's Pretend
2. What is your favorite color? It depends on what the item. For example: I like black vehicles but blue shirts.
3. What’s your lucky number? Five
4. Do you have any pets? Yes, one dog.5. Where are you from? Missouri
6. How tall are you? Six foot tall
7. What shoe size are you? Depends on the shoe....normally a 12ish
8. How many pairs of shoes do you own? At least four.
9. What was your last dream about? My mother-in-law.
10. What talents do you have? None that I know of.
11. Are you psychic in any way? No.
12. Favorite song? I have a variety of favorite songs, one of which is "Thunder" by Imagine Dragons
13. Favorite movie? Gone With The Wind
14. Are you religious? Not really.
15. Have you ever been to the hospital? Many times.
16. Have you ever been in trouble with the law? A few times in my younger (and dumber) days.
17. Have you ever met any celebrities? NASCAR drivers.
17. What color socks are you wearing? Black
18. Have you ever been famous? No
20. Would you like to be a big celebrity? No, but I would like to have big celebrity money.21. What type of music do you like? I like a variety of music: 80's, Hair Bands, County, Bluegrass, Rock, Hard Rock, the list goes on and one.
22. How many pillows do you sleep with? Just one but I prefer at least 3.
23. What position do you usually sleep in? On my right side, curled up.
24. How big is your house? Not very big....maybe 1000 square feet.
25. What do you typically have for breakfast? Yogurt and an apple.
September 8, 2017
Rest in Peace Don Williams and Troy Gentry
One of my favorite songs from Don Williams...
One of my favorite songs from the Montgomery Gentry band....
One of my favorite songs from the Montgomery Gentry band....
September 7, 2017
eCard of the Week #208: Healing Experience on WoW....
No sir, your healing experience on World of Warcraft,
does not qualify you as a medical professional.
September 6, 2017
Shelby Thinks It Is Sweater Time
Today I found Shelby's Christmas sweater and she demanded to put it on.
Yes, she demanded!!! LOL So I put it on her and now she is nice and warm.
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| Photo (c)2017 Shannon G. Wamsley |
September 5, 2017
Shelby's Halloween Bandannas
Yesterday I purchased two new bandannas for Shelby.
Both of them are Halloween themed and very cute.
Shelby decided she wanted to wear both of them at the same time. I let her!
Photos (c)2017 Shannon G. Wamsley
September 4, 2017
Happy Labor Day 2017
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Source: History of Labor Day
Thunder is good, thunder is impressive;
but it is lightning that does the work.
~Mark Twain~
September 3, 2017
Sunday Stealing: Back To School
1. What kind of school did you attend? I attended a small, public school, located 5 miles from where I lived.
3. How did you get to school? I rode a school bus.
4. Who was your favorite teacher? Why? Ms. Taylor because she was very nice and actually cared about her students.
5. What was your favorite subject? Why? I did not really have a favorite subject. I had a few I liked more than others.
6. What was your least favorite subject? Why? History, because it gave me a headache trying to remember all those dates.
7. Did you belong to any clubs? Pep Club, Computer Club, FHA, and a few others.
8. Were you a picky reader? No, and I am still not a picky reader.
9. What did you do in your free time? Mostly read books.
10. Did you get good grades? Yes.
11. Did you like/participate in sports? Basketball and cheerleader.
12. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend in high school? No.
13. When did you get your driver’s license? Age 16
14. What kind of kid were you? (Popular? Class clown? Shy? A nerd? Teacher’s pet?) I was an odd ball. I was taller than nearly all the boys and heavy set.
15. Who were your heroes? None that I can remember.
16. Were you ever bullied? Yes.
17. Did you learn how to touch type? Yes.
18. Who was your best friend? (Are you still friends today?) Nancy Joe and yes we are still friends.
19. What is one thing you regret about high school? Not standing up to the assholes.
20. What were you most proud about? That I graduated.
September 2, 2017
Camera Critters: Potty Time Over. Time For Bed
Shelby was ready to go back in the house and go to bed after
her late night (nearly midnight) potty break last night.
I love my Shelby to the moon and back!
Photos (c)2017 Shannon G. Wamsley
This post is linked to Camera Critters.
September 1, 2017
Leukemia Awareness Month: In Memory of Richard Colt Hazlett
On March 10, 2016 at 2:40AM, my son...my handsome, loving, kind, caring and wonderful son, passed away. Acute Myeloid Leukemia ripped him from this world at the age of 23.
I honestly do not know how I have made it through to now. I really did think Colt would beat cancer and that he would be here for many more years. But no, cancer decided it wanted to win...and it won in 31 days. Colt died only 31 days after being diagnosed. 31 DAYS! All the medical technology and medicine and treatments could not save him. I feel the doctors gave us false hope and that makes me angry. I know that leukemia would kill you someday but not 31 days after being diagnosed.
I miss Colt so much.
I miss Colt so much.
The pain of losing him is so deeper than anything I have ever felt. There are no words to even begin to describe how I feel. A large piece of my heart and soul died in Dallas when Colt passed. I am so very sorry I did not get there in time to say good bye...regret and guilt eat me alive some days.
Every day life is hard without Colt. I miss his wonderful smile and his laugh. I miss hearing him say "Hi Mama". I miss talking to him and I miss hearing his voice. I miss hearing "I love Mama!". I miss the "good morning", "good night" and "I miss you Mama", text. Hell I miss everything about my precious son.
Every day life is hard without Colt. I miss his wonderful smile and his laugh. I miss hearing him say "Hi Mama". I miss talking to him and I miss hearing his voice. I miss hearing "I love Mama!". I miss the "good morning", "good night" and "I miss you Mama", text. Hell I miss everything about my precious son.
Most days, I feel like a robot, just going through the motions of each day.
I do my best stay busy to keep the overwhelming emotions from taking me over.
My heart and soul ache to the core.
Colt loved being a solider and I am so very proud of him.
Colt's ashes are at home with me.
Someday soon, I will make sure his ashes are placed in a place fit for a soldier.
If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye
you were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow,
what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
~Author Unknown
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