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(Sigh) Now I want some chocolate for breakfast.

FRIDAY!!!

Yay! I am so happy it's finally Friday! It's been a long week of ups and downs. Tomorrow we have a party at my parents for a combined Mother's and Father's day. I get to see my sister that lives in MN and her kids. Tonight I get to R*E*L*A*X!!!!

Yesterday I got done early and did some running. I picked up my sister and nephew to take with me. It was ok but strained. Since they were will I didn't get to shop at my LSS but I did drop of my entry in the contest. http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1353772 I did spend a little at Michael's though. I bought a star punch and a MS butterfly punch. (Oh and some spiderman frisbees and spongebob toy for D.)

Today wil be a long day at work though. Blah!

Sad, stressed, sick

Warning: This blog post is whining and venting. I just need to get it out.

I just don't understand why some people cannot have compassion and understanding. Why does everything have to be about you? I just don't understand why some people cannot bend a little to make others happy. I try to give everything I can to certain people thinking they will see the example. All they see is someone to take advantage of. It's so hard for me to walk away and stop helping this person. It's so hard for me to say no when they ask for help. It's also so hard when I ask for a small favor that I am told no. That I am told I am not important enough. That I don't matter. I feel like I have wasted so much time, money, patience, energy, life. Why are we taught that if you help others they will help you? What is the point of helping others? Why do I keep trying help this person? Why can't I just give up?

I just want to go home and curl up and cry.

Nerd Wannabe

SCATTERGORIES

I "stole" this from Sandy's blog:

SCATTERGORIES...it's harder than it looks! Erase my answers, enter yours, and send it on to 10 people including the one that sent this to you. Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things. Nothing made up! Use different answers if the person in front of you had the same first initial. You cannot use your name for the boy/girl name question.

1. WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Tara
2. FOUR LETTER WORD: Trip
   
3. VEHICLE: Torino
4. TV SHOW: Three's Company
   
5. GIRL'S NAME: Tonya
6. BOY'S NAME: Thomas
7. CITY: Thorp
8. OCCUPATION: Teacher
9. SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Tie
10. FOOD: Turkey
11. SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Triple Antibiotic Cream
12. REASON FOR BEING LATE: Transmission problems
    
13. SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: "Ta da!"
    

If you play along, leave me a post so I can come see what you came up with!

My current favorite photo

Just sharing my current favorite photo:

D being silly on the play stuff at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Some cards I made

I had fun making the purse cards. They are for two nieces with birthdays coming up. I hope they like them as much as I do!


The last card is for our niece that is turning one next week.

A new Favorite

I love these bars. They are perfect for after lunch. High in fiber and low in calories and fat. I seem to always need a "sweet" thing after a meal. In my quest to make better choices I have found this bar to be a great compromise to a "bad" dessert. Yum!

Bookmarks I made for a swap

Yesterday

Yesterday was crappy at work. Lots of crazy rude customers calling. Yeah if you are going to make stuff up keep it straight when you talking to me. I will not believe a story that has changed several times.

My sister stopped at my work for a few minutes with the kids. Very, very happy about that. I really miss them.

I helped my brother with some school stuff and dropped his papers off to him at his work. This "kid" has come so far. I am so proud of him. He has really turned his life around and he really seems to have his stuff together. I really hope he keeps on his current path.

I stopped at Wally World. They had a bunch of fabric on clearance. I only got a little bit. :) I also picked up a shirt for my Dad for a late Valentine's day gift. I usually buy him candy but he is having health issues.

We ordered pizza for supper. So naughty. We watched Smiley Face and We own the night.

Overall not a terrible day!

Awesome recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew

Poultry Mexican Dinner
Submitted by GINGERFISH

I love this stew! It is so easy and leaves me feeling satisfied. I use 3/4 cup as a serving. If it is too spicy for you, substitute a can of diced tomatoes for one of the diced tomatoes w/chilies.

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped 1 16-oz can black beans 1 16-oz can kidney beans 1 16-oz can corn (drained) 1 8-oz can tomato sauce 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies 1 1.25-oz packet taco seasoning 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

Mix everything together in a slow cooker except chicken. Lay chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. This is good eaten with cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GINGERFISH.
Number of Servings: 14

Another nail in the coffin

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A little about me

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes a character on a soap

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Friday

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING

NO
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

No

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A Lot?
Yes

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
NO

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Life

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
NO

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Sometimes

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Chocolate with brownie bites
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Their eyes and smile
15. RED OR PINK?
Pink

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
Fat

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My sister

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Yes.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
purple pj bottoms and bare feet

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

wine and cheese last night

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

Kevin being happy that he fixed his computer

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Purple

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
something sweet baking

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Harmony

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT .THIS TO YOU?
YES

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
hockey
27. HAIR COLOR?
BROWN

28. EYE COLOR?
blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
yes
30. What is your favorite food?
shrimp

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
HAPPY ENDINGS
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Wedding Daze
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
gray t shirt

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
SUMMER
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
HUGS
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?

anything chocolate

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
?

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND

?

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
None

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Dell
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST LAST NIGHT?

movies

42. FAVORITE SOUND?
D saying my name "rah rah"
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Las Vegas baby

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

I am a little crafty

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Elkhorn, WI

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is my car from my hubby:

Tough Day

Well it's been a really tough day emotionally. Too much stuff going on with my sister. She has decided to move back in with my parents. I am glad she is trying to get her life back on track. I feel bad that I could not do enough to help her here. I also feel like I am losing someone close to me. I will really miss her and the kids. So I am sad, happy, angry and depressed all at once. Blah!