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I wish I had me a nice "coach" to sit on - or at least snuggle up to these days:) Got a big slap of reality this week!

The weather has given me QUITE a slap - last week 90 - this morning as I sit here - it's a "balmy" 49 degrees outside!

Good Lord - what is Mother Nature doing to me?! It's supposed to warm back up to 90 this weekend - but a girl could use a little "transitional" period. Such extremes just 3 days apart makes for a very cranky Michelle:)

Not to mention work had to hand me a quick slap or two. I still have a job - but the changes that are coming make me wish I HAD moved to the $100 savings apartment a couple of weeks ago. I'll be doing without a LOT more than just me favorite tea and weekly fresh flowers flowers. In fact I had to cancel all of the classes and road trips I was just so excited about finding. I'm not taking any chances - or luxuries - just yet. I'm in full on "squirrel" mode - stashing away whatever I can in anticipation of the changes that are NOT looking good.

So - I hit the gym full force this weekend as at least that's a positive way to release some stress:) And I had a bridal shower this weekend to attend - which turned out to be a very pleasant afternoon. Who knew I could still "act like a girl" - LOL!

And now I hear my veggies calling:) Hope everyone else had a good weekend!

And Remember.....

"It's nice to be important - but more important to be nice" - Author Unknown

Wow - 10 days!

Thanks Steve for the "reminder" - LOL! I've been meaning to click over here - I've even read the blogs of others - but it's so very nice out and I am having such a FABULOUS summer that I don't want to waste one minute!!!

When I AM in front of my computer - it's usually Monday - when I am so GAWD AWFUL sore from such a fun weekend, that I don't have the energy to accurately describe just how GREAT things are!!!!

SO let's see - this past week I cracked 2 fillings - 'kay - that wasn't pleasant but she did get me in the next day and 2 hours later - gimme my celery:)

Training - GREAT!! Weather - AWESOME - Veggies - Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm - therefore Nutrition - perfect and DELICIOUS!!!!

I've joined a couple of "classes" - nothing "school" related - but fun stuff - jewelry making - personal finance planning, and a home brew club. I won't be making beer here in Heaven - but it's interesting - and get some around different folks - so all is good!

Dad is planning/preparing for a large fall craft show - so a LOT of time over there with him helping where I can.

Horseback riding is now scheduled for September 2 - forgive me for being cautiously excited - as they ALWAYS cancel *sigh* - I may just go without them - LOL!

Also researched/discovered some other one day adventures - indoor "race" car driving, lazer tag, mirror making, indoor rock wall - so working on seeing if anyone wants to join me:)

Oh - and did I mention it's Back to School time - so SUPER busy at the "real" job......

AND - Sue is also very busy with new clients - so lots of peeps for me:)

Oh yeah - and I still have my DVR - so when I AM sore, or when the sun is no longer shining - my butt is on the coach - like a true American - watching my shows - LOL!!

So I'm alive - and one happy girl!!!! Who now must get ready for the dreaded "real" job.

Need a laugh?.......

On my way home yesterday for lunch I am sitting at a traffic light patiently awaiting my turn.........

Windows open - enjoying yet another gorgeous day - radio on........

I hear a lot of "bass" approaching from behind.....

No biggee - not concerned.

The vecicle that is "rockin" is next to me in the right hand lane........

I glance over - and see,,,,,,,,,,

a late 80's mini van - faded blue color - rust over the wheel wells. A few minor dents and scrapes......

with SPINNERS!

Now I'm curious - I look more.........trying to be subtle.......

sitting low in the driver's seat one hand draped across the steering wheel is a very "large" middle aged man........

"pitting" through his light blue button up short sleeved shirt.......

wearing lined bifocals - I can see the light reflecting off them.......

male pattern baldness - severe........

the song - being sung off key and squeaky that this man is rockin' and jammin' too.......

Let's get it started!

This is WRONG on so many levels.........who sold him this killer system for the outdated mini van?
Who sold him spinners?!
Where is his wife - and kids - seems someone would be MORTIFIED about this!!!!

But yet - I have to laugh...I say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Always keep that inner teen/rebellion alive!!!!!!!!!

And for providing a good giggle for those of us caught in traffic with you:)

There is plenty of time to be a grown up:)

Need some inspiration?

Seems I'm one of the few that hadn't heard this man's heroic story - hey - I lived without cable for 2 years - and I avoid the news - usually too depressing!

But while watching my new found cable television I discovered a show called Medical Incredible on the Discovery channel.

I was immediately drawn in to this young mans story. A teenage triple amputee who know competes in triathlons!

His name is Cameron if you EVER think you just can't do it - or wonder why you bother.........

Have a look here:

http://cameronclapp.com/home.asp