Let me just vent for a minute.

I have decided that while I originally started this blog for our family that is so far away to be able to keep up with us, it is turning out to be more of a funnies and thoughts and memories for me.
And today I have just had it with some people. I have very rarely met someone who is so hateful and manipulative of other people. But, unfortunately, I have come across a couple of them as of late. Now, I realize that maybe I am not the easiest person to get along with. My friend once told me that I intimidate people. I really don't believe that, but I suppose it is possible. I just really have such high expectations of myself and therefore of those around me. I hope that it doesn't hurt people's feelings. I have, however, really had it with those who deliberately hurt people and manipulate them to be able to get what they want out of a situation. They are mean and hateful all to make themselves look better, when in reality, they are miserable with themselves. I also know that it shouldn't bother me as much as it does. I should just shake it off and let them be miserable by themselves or with those few people who find them acceptable. It just is very difficult when they lie about me or those I love - blatently lie - especially to people who know better.
So, I am sure that I will one day have to face God and be judged for not forgiving them or not loving them. I accept that. I hope that one day, I get to be the fly on the wall when they get to be judged. I wish that people could just be good people - or at least try to be good people. It would make this world a much better place.
Anyone out there know what I mean? or have any great ways to deal with these hateful people? Cause right now, the only way I am dealing with it, is to get really angry and vent on my blog. Hmmmm. (Or slap my husband with a catalog - see Buffy's blog http://buffy-mac.blogspot.com/2008/09/why-women-need-catalogs.html)

I've been tagged by Heather, damnit!

10 years ago I was...
1. Chasing twin toddlers (whew! glad that is over)
2. Living in a teeny, tiny apartment (whew! glad that is over)
3. Taking classes to become a tax consultant (whew! glad that is over)
4. Trying to find Betsy, not the mother of the twins (whew!.. wait, somedays I'm still doing that)
5. Helping Kent get through college (whew! glad that is over)

5 things on today's to do list...
1. Work! Sales meetings, clients, etc
2. Grab something for dinner
3. Meet with Red ribbon week chairperson and principle
4. Family home evening - if we're lucky!
5. Get to bed at a reasonable hour (who am I kidding, that'll never happen)

5 snacks I enjoy...
1. Diet Dr Pepper - I love the bubbles
2. Ritz crackers and peanut butter or cheese
3. Chocolate
4. Chocolate
5. Chocolate

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire...
1. Pay off my house
2. Pay off student loans (see above)
3. Buy a car that is way more reliable than my Taurus piece
4. Hire a housekeeper to come in once a week to handle the mess of the Dixon household (won't show you how much of a mess)
5. Save, save, save

5 places I have lived...
1. Right here where we live
2. Salt Lake City, Utah
3. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
4. Princeton, West Virginia
5. Elkins, West Virginia

5 jobs I have had...
1. Realtor
2. Office Manager
3. Tax Consultant
4. Teacher
5. Engraver and key duplicator

Rules: Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person that tagged you know when you've answered the questions on your blog.

I tag...
I am pretty sure that everyone I know has been tagged. If you haven't, I'm sure you're day is coming. But, no offense, I will spare you the agony! Just kidding. It is actually kinda fun, thanks Heather. Love ya!

I'll be honest with ya, I love Jesus, but I drink a little

So my sweet sister, Buffy, sent me this link to a clip from the Ellen Degeneres Show - and I have not laughed so hard in a very long time. I was rolling on the floor, laughing out loud! I hope you get at least a smile out of it. Otherwise, maybe you should drink a little - heeheehee

http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/ellen-gladys-hardy-p1.php

Fantasy Football

Ah it is that time again - when the weather is cooling off and the football begins. Spencer is playing tackle football this year with the Colts - he plays either defensive end or wide receiver. It is his first year at tackle, but has played flag for several years.
And it is time to start up the fantasy football leagues. So, this year we decided to play a league with our family - the kids get totally into it and we have a friendly rivalry between us. Kent's brother, Russell and his gang, are joining us this year - should be fun to run over the Las Vegas side of the family - heeheehee.
My team is Team WonderMom - and just for fun, here is my logo - oh and just in case you were wondering, it is a self portrait. :)