i know this about me, it stares
me in the face daily, i have control
issues, the thing that worries me
is when i am in the moment i don't
see it, till after the issue is done
i then sit back and ponder why the
heck did i need to control that situation
and yes, at times i make a huge problem
for others and they don't want to tell
me that i am a total control freak, so instead
they back away
several yrs ago my younger cousin was
getting married, she ask me to be a bridesmaid
in her wedding, we are 18yrs apart and i asked
her if she was sure she wanted me by her
side, she then said "my wedding without
you would not be complete" so i accepted her
offer, as i know she loves me
when she was picking out the dresses i was
all over her, telling her the color, what type of gown
etc. she appeased me and let me chatter on
as several days went by and i did not hear from her
i called her sister, and without hesitation her sister
told me to back off, and she was right,
i was thankful she allowed me to see one
of my biggest faults
my cousin and i had a good chat about it
and all was fine, she got married and i wore
exactly what she picked out
this incident always resurfaces in my
memory, whenever i find myself controlling a issue
i used to hope this incident taught me a lesson
however it does not seem it did, as i
still have this huge fault and just can't
seem to get past it
can it just me part of my personality or
part of my being? would i not be me if i was
not controlling?
something to think about, which i will
all day~~
Good morning everyone...wanted to say HI before I headed off to bed.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone has a great day!
CPGEM: As everyone knows, I worry. I always think that someday I'll be able to just stop this...well let's face facts...I won't ever stop worrying. It's just me. I don't know if I learned it from my mom, or it's just something I was born to do..but I know one thing..I am damn good at it! ;)
ReplyDeleteGood morning!
ReplyDeleteAnd goodnight Zona! Yay for being first!
I'm so opposite of you Carol! I am not a leader or controller, I am happy to let someone else have the headache or worry of what to do, or to make a decision.
I have no problem giving suggestions or ideas, but no way am I comfortable being in charge.
I will check back later! Have a great day!
I'm a teacher what does that tell you!
ReplyDeleteMy mother is the master controller of them all, so I think I got it naturally.
I try really hard not to pass that to my children.
Good monring Zona- congrats on 1st!
ReplyDeleteMorning EBJ and iteach.
Is being bossy the same thing as controlling? I think I can be bossy, but I don't think I am controlling. I do like to get my point across though. I will have think about this one more....
Goldie good point-
ReplyDeleteI think I'm more bossy than controlling.
Good morning..
ReplyDeleteZona---#1 !!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!
Morning you other early birds...
Iteach---
Goldie---
EBJ---
Waving a wing at all of you...
Now to read the blog!!!
EBJ--
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you yesterday...
The picture of Paula...
She Is BEAUTIFUL!!!
I just called my husband during my break and he said I'm controlling at home.
ReplyDeleteAt school my second grade team consists of women who are way more controlling then me. I just sit back and do whatever they tell me to do.
Good Morning Cyber Daughter. I am so proud of you for being first today. Now get to bed quickly or I will come down there.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning East Bay J - I loved your blog yesterday. When I started to think of my lost
"babies" I couldn't write about them. It must have been my melancholy mood because I couldn't read the sad ones either. I will go back this weekend and read them all. It was a great blog you wrote and I have worried about little Paula.
Good Morning Iteach and Goldie - I hope you both have a good day today.
Good Morning Ibebold - We must have been writing at the same time. Now I will read the blog with my orange juice.
ReplyDeleteO.K..... CPGEM---
ReplyDeleteI am a pretty controlling person also...
I think of it as leadership...
Cause work I am more a perfectioist...Some call it anal)...But I wnat it done right...
and get upset when it is not...
And I definetly control the home!!!
I let Mr.Ibb think he runs this house... but ...hehehehehe
prefectioNist
ReplyDeleteMorning Sweet Tinka!!!
ReplyDeleteThas funny Iteach...
ReplyDeleteI think I would be afraid of what Mr Ibb would say!!!
Great Blog Carol - Somehow I see you more as a leader than a control freak. You always seem to listen to everyone's suggestions. We have three issues here - being a control freak, bossy or a leader. I am sure there are some differences here. I just don't feel smart enough this morning to differentiate between them.
ReplyDeleteI was married for 25 years to a control freak. I didn't realize that until the marriage was over but I had no say in any decision making whether it be how to spend the family money or how to decorate the home. I never even thought of objecting to it. When I finally wanted more of a say the marriage dissolved. I am sure that wasn't the whole reason but it was part of it. I was the youngest in the family and it seems like I was told what to do all my life. Does placement in the family play a role in whether one is controlling? Does the oldest always lead? That is another thing I wonder about. Anyway I now control my 'fur babies'. Come to think of it they determine when I get up in the morning so maybe I don't. Maybe I will be a follower forever.
Well owlettes...
ReplyDeleteI am off to the real world today...
So much for a day OFF!!!!
have a great day...
see ya'll later!!!
Good Morning Everyone:
ReplyDeleteCongrats Zona on #1
What a good Topic to discuss, I was and maybe still am controlling, Like Tinka said, I was the oldest, so I bossed my little sister around and told her what to do all the time, and she listened until she caught on to it.
LOL I told her what her chores will be when we came home from school, I told her how to wear her hair. I hate even to admit this, but when we were watching tv afterschool I always told her, go get me my school work, go get me a glass of pop, and I even told her to go get me kleenex, LOL, she listened but like I said see caught on and got smart. But I LOVE my sister and I don't know what I would do without her. Shes always there for me and I'm there for her.
As far as marriage goes, there is no controlling, we sit down and discuss things together. Same with the kids we sit down and discuss with them also, together as a family.
My mom is controlling, always has been, she named 2 of my kids, I let her, my grandmother named me and my sister. My husband is easy going he didn't care.
What was a real big problem was when we were planning our wedding 22 years ago OMG. My mom is controlling well my Mother-in-law is WORSE. I had 2 wedding showers, because they were both control freaks. But I only had 1 wedding. My mother controlled it, LOL and she sort of told my mother in law that too. It was very stressful looking back now. I just went with the flow I was only 19. But my mother has mellowed some what, but not my mother in law, shes still controlling. But I don't take her crap no more, I tell her like it is. But we get along very well now and have a very good relationship. I can honestly say I love my mother in law. Ok Sorry about the long post. I just had a lot to say on the subject.
Hello to Everyone, Have a Good Day, I will check back later.
Good Morning Owls!
ReplyDeleteCpgem: There are a lot of things about my personality I often wish I could change, but some of the traits that have caused me problems in personal relationships are also the same traits that have made me successful in my careers. I'm guessing the same is true of you.
Years ago, I was engaged, and we were going through the marriage counseling process, which included a personality test. As the pastor was reading our test results, I guess he sensed I was feeling disappointed and hurt, because so many of mine sounded negative. He shared the fact that he has the same personality type, and he said, "We can be difficult to deal with at times, but when a job needs done, others know they can count on us to get it done."
The timing of this topic is perfect, because I few days ago, I decided I wasn't happy with my personality statement on MySpace so I searched the Internet for help with a more accurate description. I came across the Myers-Briggs personality test and was amazed by the accuracy of its assessment. I'm an ISTJ.
Has anyone else taken this test, and if so, what's your personality type?
Good Morning Renee - I think all older siblings are 'the boss'. I really think one's placement in the family has a big role in determining one's personality. There have been a lot of books written on that topic. I also think your wedding situation is typical. Either the mother or the mother in law feels like she should control the whole affair. I have seen some very tired brides by the time the wedding occurs.
ReplyDeleteZona - I am a worrier like you. Do you find that you let others make decisions because you worry about whether you made the right one? I know I do. That is part of the reason why I am a follower.
TWENTY ONE!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning..
Zona - congrats on number ONE!!
I'm off to read - heading looks like we'll be talking about ME today!! LOL...
Amicus, When my husband and I were getting married we had to go thru 6 weeks of marriage classes and also meet with the priest and take all them tests also. But I guess we passed. Unless we were so young we didn't know how to take the test. We were put in seperate rooms too. Then we went over them together with this lady who did all the marriage testing.
ReplyDeleteI never took that personality test, but it sounds interesting, I'll have to look into it. Email me the info on myspace. If theres one for kids I would like my boys to take it. Because my OLDEST one is controlling, but middle one just goes with the flow, but my younger one seems controlling too, LOL, I think because hes the baby. I tend to give into him more.
I'm also the older one in my family.
ReplyDeleteZona Good job being number one. Now go to bed!
ReplyDeletecpgem8 Very interesting topic today. Thank you.
In Jr. High I was the only majorette for our city band. In high school I was a flag twirler and they made me head flag twirler. As an adult, I worked for a small county-wide non-profit organization and worked my way up to being the director. When I decided I wanted less responisibility, I became a receptionist at a large veterinary hospital. They made me head receptionist. So I tend to end up in leadership roles but I would be very happy to be second in command. It's certainly a safer position. In some things I am controlling because, of course I know the "right" way to do things. LOL I am also the oldest in my family but I only have one younger brother.
I think a good leader has to be bossy and controlling but has to temper that with also being fair and open-minded. I'm going to see if I can find that personality test and take it. It sounds interesting.
cpgem - great blog!!
ReplyDeleteI have to second what IBB said - it's more like I'm a perfectionist!! that's it - that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!
I need to get moving - I was on a roll yesterday with getting things ready for company and Mr. MEK came home early so we could go replace his cellphone that he lost (that was not cheap!!) - anyway - i lost my momentum - need to find it again!!
I hope everyone has an excellent day!! :-)
AmicussHo I took the test and I am ISFJ. I even took it a second time, decided to change a few answers and still came out the same way! :)
ReplyDeleteJustLin, Send me the info where to take the test PLEASE
ReplyDeleteRenee
ReplyDeleteI sent you a message on Myspace. It kept giving me an error. I think it finally went through when I did it differently.
TOTD
I am not controling. I may be opinionated at times but that's because I see the broader scope of things when others don't, can't, won't. I research things when ever I am in doubt. I do not like controling people to play a part in my every day life. My best friends and cousins know my motto and they joke with me about it all the time. If I feel pressured to do, act, feel in a way that isn't me then that upsets me and out comes the sentence "You are not the boss over me or my thoughts." The last time these words were said were because my cousin would not lighten up with his views on politcs and he was being stubborn about it.
I found a free version of the test at www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
ReplyDeleteCyber sis I just missed you by a few minutes. We were typing at the same time. LOL
ReplyDeleteENFJ
ReplyDeletemy results of test.
Hi Cyber Sis,
ReplyDeleteI got your message and I sent you one back and I got an error. But I did get one thru.
I googled that test and was hoping it was the right one..
ReplyDeleteJust Lin - that is the one that I just got finished taking..
my letters came up:
ESFJ - Provider
was really interesting reading the results..
okay - now that i have that test out of the way!! LOL..
I'm REALLY behind - heck - I need to just not turn this computer on in the morning - I can't seem to get away!!!!
It's CONTROLLING me!! LOL
MEK I so agree with you, this computer is controlling!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi All!
ReplyDeleteMuch Like JustLin, I've always found myself ending up quickly in leadership positions, whether it be Class President, Project Leader, Senior VP, Division Manager, etc.~~and hating it. Every personality test I've ever taken throughout my careers has placed me in the middle of the spectrum. I like it there. I much prefer being a facilitator and peacekeeper than a leader. I learned early on in the corporate world that, unless you are THE top dog, you have little control to make things happen for your personnel. I learned early on as a parent that control by any means other than setting an example is an exercise in futility.
Perhaps it comes from growing up as an only child of a benevolent dictator and a perfectionist/chronic worrier? And, strange as it may seem, I've found (and many studies have proven) that more is expected of tall people. You can't just 'blend into the background'. You either assume the mantle of leadership or become the bumpkin in the back of the group photo. :o) There's no middle ground. I'm all about results, teamwork, shared goals. Never gave a rat's ass about who gets credit. Hated being allowed only to oversee the big picture without rolling up my sleeves and being a 'DoBee'. Never much cared about being the head honcho, titles, awards. Just wanted to have some fun while getting the mission accomplished. The only things I ever wish I could 'control' are the anemic egos of those who are so incredibly transparent in their need to be in control!
What I really NEED to control is my own time today, so wishing all a good day........bbl to read. Thanks, Carol!
Thanks for the blog today Carol!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 1st Zona!
Well you are anything but controling here Carol. You let us talk about whatever we want, and you welcome all. I don't think that is controling at all!
I will busy again today, so talk to you all later!
Have a great day!
Barb
To those interested in the personality test...
ReplyDeleteThe official Myers-Briggs personality profile costs around $50, depending on what website you use.
There are several websites that offer free tests that are supposed to be similar, but you'll probably have to skip through a bunch of advertisements before you'll get to see your results.
Here's the website I used:
Personality Home Page
They charge $5 for a 60 question test that will give you your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. There are no annoying advertisements.
If you don't want to pay to take the test, here's the page that thoroughly explains each personality type:
Personality Profiles Page
Renee: They don't charge for the kid's questionnaire. Here's that page:
Kid's Personality Questionnaire
Great blog Carol. Will banter later in the day.
ReplyDeleteBut AmicussHo I did your test and I am a INFJ.
I see that you are the inspector! That is fitting as you we're the one that did all the detective work a while back, and my intuition told me as well, I just wasn't ablt to prove it like you. 8}
Aloha Kakahiaka Hooters! Have a great day.
Trying this again...
ReplyDeleteThe link for personality profiles didn't work so I'm hoping this one does.
Personality Profiles Page
Hi Everyone!
ReplyDeleteVig I'm sorry I didn't comment on your blog. It was very good. Weight has always been a very sensitive issue for me. I came into the world at 10+ pounds and have ballooned to over 400 (I think). I did loose 121 lbs (weighed 170) at one time but gained that and a lot more back. I don't have the motivation or will power to do it again.
Ebj your blog was good too. I just never had any pets so I don't have any stories to tell on the subject. It's quite clear how much you all love your pets.
Cpgem8 I would not say I am a controlling person. If I were I would have taken better control of my life and made much better decisions for myself. I am content to let someone else call the shots.
Have a good day everyone. (((HUGS))) to you all. See ya tomorrow.
Turtle,
ReplyDeleteOn the website I used, mine is called "The Duty Fulfiller" which explains why I was so determined to solve the Flower's Mommy case. LOL!
Yours is "The Protector" and I think it applies to that situation too.
Zona~ sweet pea....congrats on #1~ I didn't know you were a worrier! I think we need to talk! :)~
ReplyDeleteCarol~ Mr. Tina~ tells me all the time that I'm a control freak~ I'm the oldest....I know better! he-he~
AmicussHo~ I took that test....I'm not even going to tell you the results....it HAS to be WRONG!!! :)~
Tina:
ReplyDeleteDid it say you were a HOHO?
Late Morning Glories!
ReplyDeleteZona was first way to go!!
Ok first off I went to take the personality test and all I found out was I am some sort of guardian. LOL I am too cheap to pay the $5 dollars and too stupid to find the free one! LOL So I am not sure what that says!
Also I think the test would be skewed if I took it when I was really PMSing!
Carol: I am controlling in most things that I have to do like laundry or chores I have or others assign for me. I want it done my way. I also if given a list of things to do my brain jumps to how to organize it so that it is sensible to me. I very much love the motto work smarter not harder.
In every job I have ever had I am moved to management quickly. That being said I am a great deal like Bono. I don't mind being middle management and dealing with people in a fair and humanitarian way.
I have never wanted to be or respected bosses who only see the black and white and don't take into consideration that people are not just numbers but people. Hope that makes sense.
So I can be controlling on some issues but for the most part I think I am very laid back.
Really I guess that says I am a split personality! LMAO
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! I just got home and I am exhausted. Will check back later!
Tina:
ReplyDeleteDid you take the 60 question test that costs $5? It's more thorough than the free ones I've seen. Or you could use the personality profiles page to just pick the type that best describes you. There are a couple of things I don't completely agree with on mine, but overall, it's pretty darn accurate. :)
AmicussHo The free test I mentioned at 1:25 has 72 questions.
ReplyDeletethats the test i took juslin
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ReplyDelete51 just because I celebrate "tedious"
ReplyDeleteI'll celebrate 'tedious' with you kgirl!
ReplyDeleteSorry- just lin- I meant you....
ReplyDeleteGoldie How tedious of you! LOL
ReplyDeleteRight there with ya goldie~
ReplyDeletetedious or not.....
This is a test to see if this avatar is readable.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes it is!
ReplyDeleteHappy Humpday y'all!:)lol
ReplyDeleteI have read the blog(very interesting Carol) but have not read the comments yet! I know, I'm slipping haha
I too have control issues...It is also a trait I wished I could get rid of!
I'm a worry wart(like Zona-hehe) and feel if I control or give my input into a situation, all will be okay!
Is there a cure for this?lmao
I wouldn't conisder myself bossy by no means..I'm rather passive, but a lot of situations arise with family, friends, work, etc. that I feel I MUST make it go my way! lol
HELP!
Cute Just_Lin!:)
ReplyDeletethat is tediously yellow.... lmao
ReplyDeleteFor all of us who are control freaks, HERE is our award/trophy! haha
ReplyDelete62 move out of the way turtle LMAO
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ReplyDeleteturtle u know u want ur 69- play! LOL
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ReplyDelete67 this is too easy turtle challenge me! HAHA
ReplyDeleteTINA: I'm afraid..what do you want to talk about?? ;)
ReplyDeleteTINKA: I think that's exactly what I do, I lack the confidence to believe that any decision I make in my personal life could possibly be the right one. Isn't it funny that every job I had, I was in management and did very well. They did have to kinda push me to take the promotions though, never thought I'd be able to tell people what to do. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever did tell them, just kinda 'guided' them in the right direction. I never wanted anyone to get mad at me!! LOL!
AMICUS: I couldn't get into that web-site. I keep getting an error message. I would love to see what the test says...I think. ;)
J/LIN: Can I get up now? :)
ITEACH: SWAK...just because!
IBB: Saw the pics of your daffodils.. they are gorgeous! Can you come plant some for me here in AZ?
MEK: Computers do tend to take over don't they? Congrats on 21!! LOL
BARB/WA: Happy day after your Birthday!
Waving hi to EBJ, KGRL, SHIRLEY, GOLDIE, RENEE and LYNND!!
VIG: Check in so we know you landed safely!!
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ReplyDeletelmao! Thanks for your post zona-it made me 69 by default!:)LMAO
ReplyDeleteTURTLE?!?!
HI to fellow worrier JOEY!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to help you get 69 JOEY! LOL!
ReplyDeletejoey I havd to give to a queen if just for a day..... 8}
ReplyDeleteoh brother...that should have read.
ReplyDeletejoey: I have to give it to a queen if just for a day!
LYNND: I meant to ask you if you are still having trouble with that pesky pecker??
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon all! Today was a busy day (darn) and I won't have anymore "breaks" at work starting tomorrow! : (
ReplyDeleteANYway....I do believe there is a distinction between bossy and controlling (but that they can also go hand and hand). I don't believe I am controlling, however, I can be bossy! (In fact, I have a friend who calls me "miss bossy boss" from time to time...esp. to let me know I am on my pedestal)!
Tink: I think I too was in a controlling relationship (but didn't realize until he left how much "freedom" I have now)!
I do think I have good leadership qualities, but I can also step back and let others take control (and have no problem being in the background)!
My ex. called me "high maintenance" but I think it's just because I have standards! LOL!
Off to my best friend's house for dinner and drinks (I may have to make my drink a "double" from the day I've had)! Right, iteach?!
Check in later...
Hello to all! Zona way to go on being #1!
What an interesting blog today to see what each owl feels his/her personality really is.
ReplyDeleteZona - If you had manager's jobs then you are more of a leader than you give yourself credit for. I have never wanted to be the leader. I don't even like to choose the restaurant where a large group is heading. I don't like the stress of feeling responsible for every one's happiness at the restaurant.
I am getting ready for a computer meeting. I will check back tonight.
Jennifer - I think we are much better being independent than being under the 'thumb' of a control freak.
ZONA - Congrats on first!!! Oh, and I'm with TINA - I would've never guessed that about you!!! LOL!! Oh, BTW.....you have mail!!!
ReplyDeleteTINA - Us first borns must stick together.....and yes...we are right!!!
JENNIFER - Make mine a double, too!!!
ITEACH - Thanks for the chuckle!!! CHEERS!!!
TURTLE - LOL @ letting the queen have 69 today!!!
ReplyDelete80!!! Just to be tedious. Hey JUSTLIN!!! Luv your avatar. :P
ReplyDeleteJust Lin,
ReplyDeleteIf you click on the link to the kid's questionnaire, you'll see what I meant by more thorough. The adult questionnaire is even more specific and doesn't have the "don't know" choice. Since the questions and answers are more detailed, it might provide a more accurate result. It did for me.
Also, the humanmetrics.com personality descriptions seemed more complicated to me. I could relate more to the description I read on personalitypage.com. But, that might not be true for everyone either.
Zona: I've had problems with that website today too. I haven't gotten any error messages, but at times, the pages were loading very slowly.
Good evening Feathered Friends!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the posts yet, so please accept my global HELLO to each of you that have posted already!
CAROL...I am going to rationalize out your issues with your cousin's wedding! You were NOT trying to control it...you were aware of what colors and styles suited you best and you just wanted to be sure that your dear cousin had the most beautiful wedding! Hmmm, maybe that IS a contro issue!! LOL! But I think it was just an issue of loving her and wanting everything to be perfect for her...out of love more then the need to control. How was that?? LOL
I have to make dinner and settle in for American Idol. I will try and stop back in a while...and read all the posts.
{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}to anyone that wants or needs them.
Just because.....
ReplyDeleteIs my yellow to obnoxious? Should I try to tone it down?
ReplyDeleteJUST LIN - Hell no!!! Luv it.....and you!!
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ReplyDeleteJUST LIN - Where's your baton and majorette boots?!!?
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ReplyDeleteJust Lin - I LOVE your new picture!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteJust taking a break from my mess I am creating..
Where's WHORETINA?!!?
ReplyDeleteOH MY - a march!!
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ReplyDeleteYES - sorry!!!
ReplyDeletewell hell, I tried
ReplyDeleteLOL - sorry Jodi and Goldie!! Oh Lordy!!
ReplyDelete:-)
MEK!!! Congrats on 100!!!
ReplyDeleteGOLDIE - You sneaky thing, you!!
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ReplyDeleteonce again smacked upside the beak by MEK- LOL
ReplyDeleteGOLDIE - Great try!!!
ReplyDeleteMEK - I don't mind losing to the Master!!!
Hey TURTLE!!!
ReplyDeleteJodi cried out for the wrong HO - !!!! LOL
ReplyDeletejust/lin: no don't take it down!
ReplyDeleteI was just being an ass...lol.
But it should probably look a little more custardy Im thinkin...lol
I'll be back later......I have to go pick Sam up from Confirmation.
ReplyDeleteHOMEK - lol @ crying out for the wrong HO!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to read the days comments, but Mr. MEK just called - he's on his way home - guess I better start dinner...
ReplyDeleteMarch was fun - glad I was able to participate!! be back in a little while!!
Ok, back to Idol Gives Back. This is going to be good for a lot of tears tonight..
ReplyDeleteJodi - thought you would like that..
ReplyDeleteOH - and I will take an Idol spoiler if they send anyone home tonight!!!
Thanks in advance!!!
Okay, this is a more Custardly yellow but I'm thinking "tedious" should probably be obnoxious yellow. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteOops! I forgot to change it! What an idiot! LMAO
ReplyDeleteOkay, here it is for real this time. Should it be more obnoxious?
ReplyDeleteThis whole little sequence of mine is pretty tedious, isn't it? LOL
ReplyDeleteJust look at that custard glow!!!
ReplyDeleteHedinist? Did you say hedinist or tedious?? hmmm......
Okay, after much soul searching, I've decided "tedious" should be obnoxious yellow. That was an interesting little exercise I had with myself. Tedious as hell.
ReplyDeleteHello everyon
ReplyDeleteWe got back from the Casino late last night. It did me a world of good to get away. I lost a little. but Mr Mary won $1,000. He was nice enough to share!
On todays totd. I think BonO and I must be twins. I could have written that. I am perfectly happy to take direction. I am the middle child. Always the peacemaker. I do have a back bone when needed LOL! This pussy cat can show her claws re-owoo. he hee!
Today I received an envelope full of thank-yous from iteaches class. Mr Mary and I had a ball reading them! The 2nd graders were quite creative. One of the books I sent them was a shoe cobbler story. My Father was not only a preacher, but a shoe cobbler as well. I sent the class a picture of him in his shoe shop. I would say more about him, but I am saving it for a future blog to send to Carol. I posted a few of the thank-yous on myspace. I know you will love them like I did!
Turtle Custard does bring out the hedonist in me. ;)
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ReplyDeleteMARY/MI - I saw the pics of the thank you's. So freakin' cute!!! Can't wait for your blog - I'm sure it'll be great!!
ReplyDeletezona
ReplyDeleteCongrats on first
just_lin
I like your yellow tedious avatar!
mo
I hated the dress I wore at my cousins wedding, I was mortified. I think you are right I wanted her to pick what I would look best in. So I was trying to control the situation for my own needs.
mary
That was so nice of iteach's class to send you thank you's. I have been very laxed on getting something for the kids. It is on my 2do list for this weekend tho.
goldie
Good point on being bossy, I don't think I am bossy, however maybe ppl in my office might tell me otherwise. I guess what I think the most about me, is just trying to control a situation instead of taking a back seat and having another control it.
I am starting to get nervous about my new computer as its equipped with Vista. I have read some reviews on the internet, and they are not good.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea as I did not do any research on Vista. I did call hp tonite and I was told I cannot get XP on a new computer. I do have 21days from receiving the computer to send it back with a full refund.
So I guess I will have to wait and see.
I have decided not to read anymore reviews.
Oh I forgot to tell you guys about the "owls" in my dream! I remember looking through some desktop calendar in the dream...It had a page with an OWL on it! LOL
ReplyDeleteI ripped it out to save it, and it turned into a "blue fabric owl"! LMAO
Weird I know, but see, now y'all are in my dreams! Maybe this is a sign of some craft/card MEK is going to make! lol
mek
ReplyDeleteJust saw the march!
Congrats on 100!
joey
ReplyDeleteI dream about this blog all the time, kinda strange, but nice all the same.
My hottie and I last night were just discussing this! He's a student here at TECH(and frat boy-haha) and VISTA sucks! The ONLY thing I like about it is the "snipping tool" which I can snip anything from a page! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteOther than that, it crashes and just plain has major issues!:(:(
I miss my XP! IT was the one I was most familiar with..I hope you can deal with it Carol..Not trying to make you feel worse, just letting you know my experience with it..Jeff hates it too..He and I discussed yesterday how sometimes you do "proper shutdowns" and it will NOT shut down so you either have to look at the blue swirling circle forever, lol, or just turn it off!:(
Miley is lip singing?
ReplyDeleteWhats up with that~~
joey
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OHH Carol! fun!
ReplyDeleteand yes, Mr. Joey(aka Honey) is still around but hasn't called in 9 days!:(:(:(
Oh well..I have to get over it somehow..I know for a FACT he has no minutes on his cellie, but there are other ways! payphone! boss' phone! can/string phone! LMAO
sheesh!
LMAO@Carol..I was watching the same thing! She did that 'cause she sounds awful live! HAHA
ReplyDeleteSO true..I actually love that little catchy song.not her so much..but I saw a youtube clip of her performing at disney and she sounded HORRIBLE!! lol
joey
ReplyDeleteOnly you would say "cellie" lol...
joey
ReplyDeleteI agree I don't think she sings very well. I did not think Britney sang well either. Its all what these Record Companies make them...
Also...You have been thru a lot more than this, It does hurt, however you will find a way to get thru it. And he still might call...
carol:
ReplyDeleteI know of a friend that was able to remove vista and install his old xp. Maybe that is worth looking into?
And for the record. I dispise vista, I am still learning how to navigate and find shit... lol
And that lil round revolving thing.... I just wanna snib it off the screen.
turtle
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to call Dell tonite and see if they have computers with XP...
And that lil round revolving thingy, maybe its like the "circle of life" never ending...
I am getting so nervous, I have to go the bathroom.
brb...I hope :O)
Hi...anyone up for some ice cream? I thought I would bring a few gallons in with some toppings, cherries and nuts. We haven't had snacks for awhile and I do want to "control" what we eat..I guess I will bring some sugar free and fat free ice cream too, but just a small one!
ReplyDeleteI don't feel like I am a control person but I think some would say others...like my younger brother but not friends. I can certainly make a decision but I am pretty easy going also. Oh yea, my husband might disagree too. My first marriage was very controlled like living with parents when you are a teenager so I think I did a full circle when I came out of that marriage.
Lots of marches today!! I got my butt up early to go and take care of my granddaughters (out of school) and then did a lot of errands the rest of the day so I feel acomplished today!
Another great blog as there is everyday!
CPGEM: You have mail!!
ReplyDeleteP.S MEK...no vote off tonight on Idol since they are doing the Idol Gives Back...next Tuesday I think is the next one.
ReplyDeleteHI DIANNE!! Did you play with the TinMan again last night?
ReplyDeleteBefore you ask...nope..no cooking yet tonight!! ;)
Good Evening..
ReplyDeleteDianne - has the ice cream - in Denver - I will take some!!!
:-)
Miley is getting ready to sing - thank's for the heads up - I will watch her lips!!! Didn't she bash Idol last week and then tonight, said she has ALWAYS wanted to do the show!! oh well..... I thought Nigel said that people are NOT allowed to lip sync!!
Joey - I don't see a card like that in my craft making future - sorry!! LOL
This HOMEK is going to go watch and pay attention - I think Goldie is right - might have to get out the kleenex..
Hope you all had a great day - I'll be back later!!!
hugs,
Carol, I must be the only one not having trouble with Vista. I only have it on my laptop. I haven't had trouble YET lol!!
ReplyDeleteCarol, you've got mail.
Thanks, Dianne- I figured they are give these kids a break this week..
ReplyDeletedid they do the bottom two anyway - and tell us that both weeks votes will count??
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ReplyDeleteHey, Mary and Zona - waving hi..
ReplyDeleteI see cpgem, joey, dianne, mary, zona, and turtle!!!
waving howdy!!!
Just Lin - I love the brighter yellow on your TEDIOUS!!!!!!
okay - I'm going to go now!!!
Yahee, the march steamroller champion gets 150! News flash! Lol
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here cracking up! Carol-LOL@me saying cellie!
I know it's not funny but the "I have to go to the bathroom and I hope I come back" comment cracked me up!!
lol@mek about the card!
LMAO@Turtle about the circle and snibbing it off haha
Carol-good point..it must be the never ending circle of life haha
Just_Lin-Love the yellow!:)
ReplyDeleteOh did y'all notice rosie added "WTF" on her site about the questions you should read BEFORE you ask one!?! haha
SO funny!
I'm gonna change my pic to show you!
I also hate that it notices your IP now and you can't use multiple email addy's(carol-LOL) to send multiple questions in!:(
Not very legible, but if you click on the pic, you can read it!:)
ReplyDeleteNOOO DIANNE!! watch tomorrow night for who is voted off Idol..Special Thursday edition!:)
ReplyDeletecheck local listings lol
Not sure of the time! Probably 9 pm
The Mr. and I are pysched about doing the personality test together.
ReplyDeleteHowever, we have to wait until the baseball game is over.
MEK and Dianne,
ReplyDeleteIdol is doing to results show tomorrow night at 8/7c.
seriously joey, if I didn't have a high definition screen I would be snibbin my laptop constantly...
ReplyDeleteI would rather watch the sand in the bottle thingy....lmao
dons her spare shell.....
ReplyDeleteputs her fin pads on....
ReplyDeletelook out....
ReplyDeleteOops..sorry Joey! I didn't see your post before I sent mine. :)
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ReplyDeleteO YEAH!!!!!! In my best Ferris Bueller soundtrack voice....
ReplyDeleteok damn ....... Did I stomp you all to death?
ReplyDeleteOk..I think my Internet provider forgot to feed the hamster in the wheel..cuz boy is my computer running slow...dang...
ReplyDeleteok off to home... see you all in a lil bit.
ReplyDeleteOh that's kewl amicus! Thanks because I didn't know it was 9pm! HAHA
ReplyDeleteOH, and I am impressed that you know how to rename links!!:)
dagnabit! I meant 8pm! haha
ReplyDeleteJoey: I agree that Miley sounds awful! I agree that a recording studio can make ANYONE sound great! I think that is why "live" is what distinguishes true talent! (Did you notice how awesome Daughtry sounded with just their acoustic guitars?!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually watch IDOL, but my best friend does and I was at her house. PLUS, her sister (who is with the Dream Foundation) was on stage with Maria Schriver(sp?) as well as her neice and nephew. We sat through the entire thing and did not see them, but heard they were at the VERY BEGINNING!!! DARN!!! We missed them!
I am VERY opinionated about music....so I will stop here! ; )
FUN SITE!!
ReplyDeleteFACE IN HOLE
we can be whatever we want to be for the day! LOL
180...it's a nice even number!
ReplyDeleteGood night! I am calling it a day...
ReplyDeleteOk....just one more....I have to "end" on an "even" number...
ReplyDeleteHey guys!!
ReplyDeleteOn Idol
They will tell you that the elimination is tomorrow night...
SOOOO.
Lol, Jennifer at having to end it at an even number. You made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteThat means Jennifer can never end it with a 69. LOL
ReplyDeleteYeah..but she can do it twice and call it a 138!!!!
ReplyDeleteJoey,
ReplyDeleteThanks! I use renamed links on my MS page, but I didn't know they could be used here until I saw you doing it. :)
Joey you are the master of finding all these links!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on XP, I am going to wait the my computer, set it up and see how it works. And of course count 21 days from receiving it...
I have been playing with trying to rename links. Joey sent me instructions a while back and I have been practicing. I think I got it....
where did everybody go?~
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