We're in the winner's bracket! Lost the pool game but won both bracket games- play again in the morning! (And Arkie, I only yelled at one ump- and he deserved it!)

It's sunny and in the 70's- an absolutely perfect, beautiful day. The daffodils are blooming and the Bradford pears are just starting to bud. Bring on spring!

Backsliding

That's me- I'm a backslider. I have all these great intentions to do all this good stuff. I get off to a good start- and then I can't maintain it. Yes, I backslide!

This would explain why I start out time and time again to lose this last 20 lbs. Those of you who have been my friends the longest will know that I lost 42 lbs in 2006. Then I hit a wall. No, I haven't gained it back, but I've sure done a poor job of getting rid of the last 20-25. I know what to do, and I have every intention of doing it, but something gets in the way.

Like here. I was going to do so good and post more trivial stuff about my day. Kat and Susan both said that they liked reading about people's everyday life. So I was going to do better posting. And I did- for a week or two. Then I backslid.

I've even backslid on my Bible study this week. I've done so well, making a trip all the way through the Bible in 2008 and 2009 and beginning again in 2010. All of a sudden, it seems like a chore. And I don't want it to be a chore. So I took a break this week. I'm doing a Beth Moore study (Daniel) and have done my homework for that every day. I think I'll give the other a rest until I'm more excited- more hungry- for it. Probably because I got bogged down in Deuteronomy (I know, I almost made it through the hardest parts), I lost the excitement I had for it. Good part is, it has created a little free time for prayer- something I backslid in long ago!

I wonder if they'd turn backsliding into an Olympic sport? I'd be a champ!

Blame it on Abby, or Cherei, Lisa, or Sue....

1. You have ten dollars and need to buy snacks at a gas station, what do you buy? Hmm.. I usually don't buy much at the gas station- there isn't much healthy there. Probably popcorn, or combos, or rice krispy treats and a diet Cheerwine or water.

2. If you were reincarnated as a sea creature, what would you want to be? a clownfish

3. Who is your favorite redhead? Susan!

4. Last book you read? Saint Maybe. Now I'm reading Ever After by Karen Kingsbury.

5. Describe your mood: Normal- I've been tired all day, though. I'm blaming the time change!

6. What do you order when you are at IHOP?  Absolutely pancakes!

7. The last time you were injured? This afternoon- I pruned my rose bushes and have scratches on my arms and legs from the thorns!

8. Of all your friends, who would you want to be stuck in a well with? Susan, because she is entertainingly funny!

9. Rock concert or symphony? Symphony- I haven't been in a couple of years!

10. What is the wallpaper of your cell phone? A rose

11. Favorite soda? Not a big soda fan... if I have to get a bottled drink it is usually water or green tea. But if you made me choose one, I'd say Diet Cheerwine!

12. What type of shirt are you wearing? A white short sleeved t-shirt.

13. If you could only use one form of transportation, what would it be? I want one of the Jetson's rockets!

14. Most recent movie you have watched in theaters? Shutter Island- and yes, I liked it!

15. Actor, actress, or singer you have had the hots for? Hmm... I'd have to pick Vin Diesel!

16. What is your favorite kind of cake? vanilla with buttercream icing!

17. What did you have for dinner last night? I didn't- had Bible study and we had snacks. I used that as supper. So I suppose I had chips and guacamole, cookies, rice krispy treats, veggies, and fruit.

18. Look to your left, what do you see? Bookshelves

19. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?  No.

20. Favorite toy as a child? My bicycle

21. Do you buy your own groceries? Yes

22. Do you think people talk about you behind your back? Probably, but I don't know what they'd say. I'm sure I'm boring gossip fodder!

23. When’s the last time you had gummy worms? Um, maybe forever? I can't actually remember ever eating one.

24. What’s your favorite fruit? Pineapple

25. Do you have a picture of yourself doing a cartwheel? No.

26. Do you like running long distances? Not unless something is chasing me!

27. Have you ever eaten snow? Yep, and snow cream too!

28. What color are your bed sheets? Sage green

29. What's your favorite flower? I can't pick just one! I love roses, tulips, lilies, etc.

30. Do you do ballet? no

31. Do you listen to classical music? Yes!

32. What is the first TV theme song that pops in your head? Gilligan's Island. But I had to think- first thing that popped into my head was Indiana Jones!

33. Do you watch SpongeBob? Only if Savannah turns it on- and I can't leave the room. That show is evil!

34. What temperature is it outside right now? 50-something?

35. Do people consider you smart? Susan said I was!

36. How many piercings do you have? 4- 2 in each ear

37. Are you signed on AIM? Nope.

38. Have you ever tried gluing your fingers together? Not on purpose!

39. How do you feel about your family? I love my family- they're awesome!

40. Do you have an iPod? It is a Sanya mp3 player.

41. What time do you go to bed? between 10 and 11pm

42. What CD is currently in your CD player? It is a Christian rock cd- compilation of Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, and I don't remember who else.

43. What movie do you know every line to? Closest one is probably Princess Bride.

44. What is your favorite salad dressing? Paul Newman's Low-Fat Sesame Ginger

45. What did you get for Christmas this year? Dishes and things for the house.

46. Who lives the farthest from you? On here, Dai! Family... that's hard. Most everyone is right here. Probably be my cousin Ken in Louisiana.

47. Do you like hugs? Yep!

48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? I don't remember.

49. What is the way people most often mispronounce any part of your last name? If they see it they usually get it right. If I say it, I get "Jolene."

50. Last person you hugged? Savannah.

Who needs a date when you have Bill? (Just had lunch with danceinsilence! What a great guy!) I love meeting my Multiply friends in person. Who wants to be next?

The Date Wasn't Bad.....

Ok, so since I haven't had a date in 18 years, I haven't much to compare it to. We met at this lovely Asian restaurant I like and had a nice meal and good conversation. Then we went to the bookstore and looked at books and sat in the coffee shop.

We talked a lot about religion, our failed marriages, and our family. He's really a nice guy and I think I could enjoy being friends with him. But there's just something missing. I think, in our talks, I can identify with his ex wife. I think from what he says, she is a lot like I am. Which is probably his attraction to me.

The thing is, I think he would probably be smothering. He really wants someone to take care of, and I don't need to be taken care of that much (oh yeah, a little is nice!) He wanted me to call when I got home so he'd know I got home safe. And he was talking about drinking (which he doesn't and I do very little) but he would want me to only drink around him so he'd know I was safe. Just feels weird to me somehow.

Is it too soon to know? Or is it easier to just say I don't want to go out again now? Help- I haven't done this in way too long!

I Love Softball

And it is a good thing I love softball because I'm getting my fill of it lately! I haven't posted much because I really haven't been here! The girl had 6 games last week, in the cold, cold winter air! (Why there wasn't one today when it was close to 70, I don't know. There is one tomorrow, though!)


Here she is packing up her stuff. She hates this picture but I love it! I guess teenage girls are over-critical of themselves. Heck, grown women are over-critical of themselves. I should know!

I have a date on Thursday night. First date I've had in 18 years. Talk about over-critical! I'm trying not to be. I'm not obsessing about what I'll wear or anything. Well, at least not yet. But I guess I should get back on that dating bandwagon at some point. So this is a good place to start. Pray for me- my nerves will need it!

Finally! Multiply hasn't let me on in two days! I was having DT's!! I'll get caught up on blogs somehow, eventually!