1. What drink wakes you up best in the morning?
-- Small glass of V8 Juice and then coffee.

2. During the day, what do you drink to keep going?
-- Depends; Usually water, Iced Tea (Diet coke only on the weekends) and or juice of some kind.

3. Do you drink the recommended 8 glasses of water per day? Why/why not?
-- Try to, at least get 6 in.

4. What are the ingredients of your favorite mixed drink? (Doesn't have to be alcoholic!)
-- amaretto, sweet and sour mix, melon liqueur & apple juice

5. Are you a coffee drinker? How do you take your coffee, if so?
-- Yes. Cream & sugar when @ home.

Sitting here w/ hot rollers in my hair and catching up on emails & such.
I'll be heading out w/ a friend of mine & her husband for dinner @ Ruth's Chris. I haven't been in ages and looking forward to it. I have not had a bite to eat all day besides a small yogurt and I'm starving!

I plan on having their Crabtini for my appetizer, the Petite Filet w/ blue cheese topping for the main course and for dessert, bread pudding w/ whiskey sauce. I said plan, it can be that my eyes are bigger than my stomach. haha.

Then plan on relaxing for the rest of the weekend.

Starting Monday I have a few calls & emails to make & do for some of the Charity Organizations I'm involved with (Special Olympics and Make-A-Wish) -
Then I need to start looking to see what to do while my brother is here for a week next month. We (parents, brother & I) may make a trip down to Biloxi for the week. My parents have a friend who offered us their condo right on the water and so we may take them up on that. But we're also thinking that since we'll be close to New Orleans, we may continue on and go there for a day or two.

And then Vegas! Ok, so it's not until October but there are a few shows we want to see while we're there and it is advised to get the tix ASAP! I'm excited and can't wait.

Happy 4th!!!!

If you're a fan of 'Dancing w/ The Stars' then you know Juliane Hough. My brother was one of 3 cameramen filming her for AOL Sessions.

Her brother (also on DWTS) sung w/ her as well.

He found her totally cute (we knew that already) and funny but also very professional when needed to be. And only 19! I hate her! haha.

http://music.aol.com/video/that-song-in-my-head-aol-sessions/julianne-hough/2148044

Well, Italy will have to wait til next year. =(

With the cost of gas & flights especially overseas, we figured we're better off saving it for 09. But! We're still taking our yearly vacation, and it will be Vegas Baby! I'm sad about Italy, but I've been to Vegas 3 times and have had a blast each & everytime. Sepetember will be the month. This is awesome because I will not only be getting away, but will be seeing my brother again. He'll be here in August and then he'll meet us in Vegas in Sept. and then again in December for Christmas.

Ok, free some time up between Aug. 20 - Aug 25. Not sure which day yet, but when it gets closer I'll let you know.

I know it's 3 months away but my brother is coming into town that week and I would love to get a small group together to go out for dinner for my BDay. I'm not sure of the place either, again I'll let you know when it gets closer. :)

Yes Kali & Rawee I'm pointing to you and any others interested. :)

How do I change my User Name on my LJ?
I do not want to have to purchase a new one.

Economic stimulus payments will be issued according to the last two-digits of the main filer's Social Security number. For joint filers, the payments will go out based on the person listed first on the return. Payments will be made by either direct deposit or paper check, consistent with how people filed their 2007 tax return.

http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html

My Personality

Neuroticism	58
Extraversion	58
Openness to Experience	32
Agreeableness	80
Conscientiousness	46

You do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find yourself tempted to overindulge, however you are sensitive about what others think of you. Your concern about rejection and ridicule cause you to feel shy and uncomfortable around others. You are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Your fears that others will criticize or make fun of you are exaggerated and unrealistic, but your awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. You tend not to talk much and prefer to let others control the activities of groups. You prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. You do not like to claim that you are better than other people, and generally shy from talking yourself up, however you are mostly a compassionate person, however you prefer to make objective judgments when possible. You are well-organized and like to live according to routines and schedules. Often you will keep lists and make plans.

Take a Personality Test now or view the full Personality Report. The best Uggs

The feeling of embarrassement & being ashamed has not come across me in a long time, so I don't know why it shows up here. I guess I need to continue working on that -LoL- but I have (in my mind) come along way.

Me;

My Calendar Age = 34.7
My RealAge = 37.7

If I follow their advice I can decrease that significantly by the middle of July.

http://www.realage.com/

Moonlight Madness Sale @ Saddle Creek!

APRIL 17th
10am to 10pm
Special Discounts from 6pm to 10pm

Don’t miss the Moonlight Madness Sale at The Shops of Saddle Creek – but hurry, it’s for one day only – Thursday, April 17th! It’s the biggest sale of the season, where you’ll find clearance prices at premier retailers with a reputation for style. Plus there will be special savings at participating stores from 6pm to 10pm.

Ann Taylor
Take 15% off your entire purchase

Ann Taylor Loft
Take 25% off your entire purchase

Charlotte Fine Jewelry
Take 20% off all in stock jewelry
Thurs - Sun

The Children's Place
Take 15% off your entire purchase

Janie & Jack
Up to 70% off prior collections

J.Jill
Take 10% off your entire purchase

LOLA
Clearance Merchandise is now 70 to 80% off

Miguela's
Take an extra 20% off all marked down items

Talbots Kids
Up to 60% off of sale items

Vera Bradley
Receive a FREE Tiny Traveler Key Fob with any purchase (while supplies last).

http://www.shopsofsaddlecreek.com/index.cfm

I can't believe I will start planning my trip to Italy this coming week. Did I mention, I'm going to Italy??!!

Yes, Dad surprised us alittle over a week ago, but it was not definite until the past couple of days. (first) had to make sure that everyone could go and (second) that everyone wanted to go. (ummmm duh!) LoL! It will be my parents, brother & I. Plus our cousins who will be meeting us in Florence. This will be the first time for my mother, brother & I. My dad lived there for a few years when he was a young man. Dad will be talking w/ the travel agent on Monday to get the ball rolling. We will be going in September but need to start planning now. I need a passport as well as my mom. My brother already has one and my dad needs to renew his. We'll be visiting Rome, Florence and Venice and a few others in between. We're banking on being there for 2 weeks.

There is just sooooo much to do!

To-Do List for Moi: (will be refering to the following link)
This is a great site! http://upl.codeq.info/
Currency Exchange - http://www.oanda.com/
http://www.initaly.com/info/essenc.htm

Theme: Finish this sentence


1. Today: I worked for 3 hours (VA Job) and went to Macys.

2. I am: about to settle in & watch the news (cable)

3. Last nights dinner was: homemade chicken fajitas.

4. If I look out the closest window I can see: the fence between our house & the neighbors.

5. I am looking forward: to going to Italy!!

6. I would love: a piece of chocolate cake right now.

7. I need to: get my passport.

One. Word. Answers.
One word, and one word only. No hyphenated cheats. One. WORD. ONLY.

You.
Can.
Only.
Type.
One.
Word.

Not as easy as you might think. Remember: one word answers.


1. Where is your mobile phone? Purse
2. Your significant other? None
3. Your hair? Brown
4. Your mother? Beautiful
5. Your father? Dependable
6. Your favorite thing? People
7. Your dream last night? None
8. Your favorite drink? Tea
9. Your dream/goal? Happiness
10. The room you're in? Den
11. Your ex? Past
12. Your fear? Death
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Married
14. Where were you last night? Home
15. What you're not? Tall
16. Muffins? Blueberry
17. One of your wish list items? Health
18. Where you grew up? NY
19. The last thing you did? Email
20. What are you wearing? PJ's
21. Your TV? On
22. Your pets? Spoiled
23. Your computer? Laptop
24. Your life? Eventful
25. Your mood? Calm
26. Missing someone? Yes
27. Your car? Garage
28. Something you're not wearing? Makeup
29. Favorite Store? Germantown
30. Your summer? Vacation
31. Like someone? Sure
32. Your favorite color? Green
33. When is the last time you laughed? Today
34. Last time you cried? Unknown

I went to have a consultation w/ my new dentist today.

First, Yay! Not as much work or as much $$ as I thought it was going to be. But in a few weeks I will have pretty teeth again. Actually they're not that bad, but the back of my mouth is hellish right now. You can call me vampira. Doesn't hurt that he gave me a discount off the total amount of what will be done as he was recommeded by my internist (he's his dentist as well) and plus he was being kind.

Second, his exam room was all decked out in Tiger blue, as were the nurses. Haha!
He's an alumni of UofM.

Off to friends to catch the game.
Go Tigers!

American kids: Move out when they're 18 with the full support of their parents.
Italian kids: Move out wh en they're 28, having saved enough money for a house, and are two weeks away from getting married....unless there's room in the basement for the newlyweds.

American kids: When their Mom visits them, she brings a Bundt cake, and you sip coffee and chat.
Italian kids: When their Mom visits them, she bring s 3 days worth of food, begins to tidy up, dust, do the laundry, and rearrange the furniture.

American kids: Their dads always call before they come over to visit them, and it's usually only on special occasions.
Italian kids: Are not at all fazed when their dads show up, unannounced, on a Saturda y morn ing at 8:00, and starts pruning the fruit trees. If there are no fruit trees, he'll plant some.

American kids: Always pay retail, and look in the Yellow Pages when they need to have something done.
Italian kids: Call their dad or uncle, and ask for another dad's or uncle's phone number to get it d one.

American kids: Will come over for cake and coffee, and get only cake and coffee. No more.
Italian kids: Will come over for cake and coffee, and get antipasto, wine, a pasta dish, a choice of two meats, salad, bread, a cannoli, fruit, espresso, and a few after dinner drinks.

American kids: Will greet you with "Hello" or "Hi".
Italian kids: Will give you a big hug, a kiss on your cheek, and a pat on your back.

American kids: Call your parents Mr and Mrs.
Italian kids: Call your parents Mom and Dad.

American kids: Have never seen you cry.
Italian kids: Cry with you.

American kids: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.
Italian kids: Will spend hours there, talking, laughing, and just being together.

American kids: Know few things about you.
Italian kids: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.

American kids: Eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on soft mushy white bread.
Italian kids: Eat Genoa Salami and Provolone sandwiches on crusty Italian bread.

American kids: Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing
Italian kids: Will kick the whole crowds' ass who left you behind.

American kids: Are for a while.
Italian kids: Are for life.

American kids: Like Rod Stewart and Steve Tyrell.
Italian kids: Worship Tony Bennett and Sinatra

American kids: Think that being Italian is cool.
Italian kids: Know that being Italian is cool.

American kids: Will ignore this.
Italian kids: Will forward it

1. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (Mother and Father's middle name)
Anne Joseph

2. NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother's dad, father's dad)
Robert Christopher

3. STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of
your first name)
Totki

4. DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Green Dog

5. SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Anne Smithtown

6. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning)
The Bluetea

7. FLY NAME: (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 3 letters of your last name)
Kiolo

8. GANGSTA NAME: ( fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie)
Butter Pecan Biscotti (sound more like a female mob member, LoL!)

9. ROCK STAR NAME: (current pets name, current street name).
Cleopatra WIntergreen

10. STRIPPER NAME: ( name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy)
Pleasures Butterscotch

11. PORN NAME: (1st pets name, street you grew up on)
Whiskers Bowman

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Just for today since I know I'll be eating non-stop tomorrow. I won't go crazy but I will feel better knowing I can treat myself after I filled up just on water today. I will have a salad later (just lettuce, evoo & balsamic vinegar) but other than that, I'm good.

I just finished making up the Antipasta & the Prosciutto wrapped asparagus (last minute added dish) which is now marinating in evoo. My contributions to the Easter Sunday meal along w/ the iced tea which is brewing as we speak. Now relaxing and watching some golf b4 I do some last minute picking up in my area of the house.

A beautiful day today, a bit crisp outside but sunny.
I love spring.

Happy Easter -

Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton is resigning July 31st! Finally!
More info will be on the 10:00 News. If the stars are lined up, A.C Warton will take over. I don't know if that's an option but it would be an awesome move for Memphis, IMO.