Day 12

I really meant to post this on day 12 since that is the day it happened...
A photo of me

Things I Like

I just had the idea, while in the bathroom (the inspiration room as some may call it) about a blog. I want to tell you about some of the things I like. My list could go on and on and on but I will try to keep it short and to the first things that come to mind. These are in no particular order either.

The one that started this blog - being the first one to use a newly cleaned toilet. I love it when I am the first in a public bathroom, like at the airport or at work. There is something satisfying knowing that the seat is still up because it is clean.

A good NASCAR race - yes I admit there are bad ones. The bad ones are ones with no passing, not wrecks and they are especially bad when Jeff Gordon is in the back or worse yet, out of the race. There is just something about the rumble of their engines and seeing these cars go 200 miles an hour!

Newly vacuumed carpet, A well kept lawn, A well groomed outfield in baseball - All of these are essentially the same. I like to see the lines in any of these surfaces after they have been "groomed". I like to see the patterns in grass because the person mowing the lawn took the time to do it both directions. Yes I know this takes a lot of time and trust me, when I lived in my home I took the time to do it, every single week. There is nothing better than a both directions diagonal cut.

A good book or a good movie - I can't tell you how many times I have watch any of the Harry Potter movies, Ever After and Twilight. They give me a happy tingly feeling just thinking about them.

Having a husband who is cleaner than I am - it is wonderful to know that my home will always be clean when I come home from work. 'Nuff said

Having great friends - I am so blessed to have some very close friends. Friends who accept me for who I am and understand that I like to hide out from time to time and home but they are still there to listen to my crazy stories.

Music that makes me want to move or sing. Here I am listening to some Ricky Martin with my feet tapping away while swaying to the beat with the rest of my body. Last night for example I spent 3-4 hours organizing music in my iTunes and playing Guitar Hero. I am always amazed at how many different types of music I like. I miss having a grand piano in my home to play whenever the urge hits me but at least I have GH to feel like I am creating the music. Maybe I need Darci to give me some refresher flute lesson.

And last but not least my "Shel Cave" - You have heard of the "Man Cave" well I have my Shel Cave at home. I have all my dvd's (over 200 of them), my computers (cause I claim Rick's as mine too since often I am doing projects on both at the same time) all my other computer equipment (mics, software, dvd burner, webcam, etc), my stereo and other countless things in my Shel Cave I couldn't live without. The only thing that would make that room better was if I had the big screen and surround sound in there rather than in the family room.

The I Tag

I...
I am...always trying to loose weight
I think...about way too many things all at the same time
I want...to have a house, not an apartment
I have...the most wonderful family and friends
I miss...summer and the pool being open
I hear...the tv and the air conditioner that just came on
I cry...everyday and rick is so sweet about it
I wish...I didn't have to work even though I love my job
I care...about making my friends and family happy
I always...have to tinkle before leaving the house (Like you wanted to know that one)
I worry...about going out and doing things without Rick or my sisters
I am not...one who usually likes crowds
I remember...laying in bed at night with my siblings all being in their rooms singing songs before going to sleep
I sing... Like a Rock star! I seriously need to post my video of me playing Rock Band (Heather - I learned the same song in 1st grade and still sing it! It is the way I remember all of the state.)50 Nifty United States from 13 original colonies...Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas...
I don't always...eat healthy food. Cookie dough is a might tasty dinner
I argue...with my mom just for the fun of it well at least I find it fun to irritate her some days
I write...on my bog cause I am self centered and like to read other people's comments. I like to talk about myself too.
I win... uh stuff?
I lose...most thoughts that come into my head
I listen...to music constantly
I don't understand...lifelong grudges.
I can usually be found...doing something on a computer
I need...some new clothes..no that is a want... I need to lose weight to be more healthy
I forget...my head if it weren't attached
I am happy...when people comment on my blog, when I am with Rick, heck I am happy all the time. Even when I am crying I usually end up laughing at the same time!

I tag anyone else who wants to write about themselves!

Why I Do What I Do

Darci made a comment the other day mentioning that she likes how I blog. That it is the "real" me. I appreciated that comment. It made me feel good about what I do. I figure that I have the time to blog so why not. Sure I write about random things and that is why I blog often more than once a day but heck, if anyone finds it entertaining besides myself then all the better.
I look at blogging as a form of a journal. I once upon a time was very good at writing in a journal. Usually the entries had to do with boys but I wrote most every day. I stopped writing at some point in my life when the hurt from those boys became so much I didn't want to write about it anymore. I haven't gotten back into the habit of writing, until now. Granted there aren't any of my deep dark secrets on here. Those are saved for the people I trust and talk with via email/instant messenger (I just don't do the phone!) and since this is basically the general public you don't need to know everything, even though I bet sometimes you think you are getting all my dirt. (My life really isn't that exciting.)
Has anyone figured out how to download their entries from this to save them on your own hard drive? I think that one of these days I might have to start printing off all my entries so I can save them in a hard format or even print them, scan them back in and keep a pdf file of everything. Since I have been doing genealogy for the last year I am really into electronic preservation of things.
ANYWAY~ Back to the point. Thanks for putting up with all of my crazy entries. (I tend to get bored at work some days.) I am very grateful for blogspot too. It has helped me create friendships with females that I didn't have before. I love to read your blogs and I so love to read your comments so keep them coming.

Memer

Maddy had this on her secret blog this morning. I thought I would post it on my regular blog.

I love these things!
1. Take a picture of yourself right now.
2. Don't change your clothes, don't fix your hair. Just take a picture.
3. Post that picture with no editing.
4. Post these instructions with your picture.

OK I seriously look like a dork! I took this with my cell camera and that is why the words are backwards behind me...it was closed. I think I am going to have to make a trip to the bathroom and change my hairdo.
Ok take two is much better. You know I do look in the mirror before I leave for work each day. Maybe I need to do the photo thing. It makes a big difference. Good thing there is only one person at work so far who has seen me.

So here I am in all of my morning glory on a Friday!

Feel free to have fun with this, if you want.

Unspectacular Me - More like Weird Me

I think I was tagged on someone's blog...they put Michelle so I am just going to assume it was me and do it anyway. (Just in case you peoples out there don't know, my name is spelled Michele hence the one L in Shel)

1. Post these rules.
2. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.
3. Tag 6 fellow bloggers

I have to be honest...as I sit here thinking of what to put, I am at a loss. I know I have many quirks and much weirdness in my life as Rick reminds me daily. I just don't know what are some good ones to share...ones that will make my readers go...OH that explains her....

1. I love children's movies. I watch Disney movies probably before any other movie out there other than my Cinderella type stories...Ever After, Ella Enchanted, Princess Diaries (which is a Disney movie too.)

2. I dream about hanging out with Jeff Gordon's wife and daughter. He usually isn't in my dreams but his wife most certainly is. We are friends and hang out.

3. I am a computer junkie. If I am not on my computer, I feel like I might be missing out on something. This is why I don't have an iphone or a blackberry. I know that it is good for me to get away from the computer sometimes.

4. Shoes - I do not like to wear shoes. As soon as I come home I take them off and I usually leave them by the door. They tend to grow and multiply there too. I just don't understand it. (This probably helps explain why I don't like winter too...cold+wet = shoes = yucky)

5. I don't like hair on my neck or my face. Yes I have waist length hair and don't plan on cutting it anytime soon nevertheless, how often have you seen it down touching my neck?!?

6. When I go to the pool, I really don't swim. I just lay out and read. Most often than not, I don't even get wet. Maybe if I did get in and did some exercise....Nah working on my tan is much more fun.

I tag:

Marianne F, Lori F, Jennie S, Maddy ~ there is only one MADDY, Carrie, Carrie Ann, Mary G (where did your blog go?), Heather Z and Darci F =)

Go forth and make me smile.