Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list.  Thanks!)

I'm happy because...

I played hooky on Monday!

I got caught up on homework and notes easily!  

The rain has melted the dusting of snow 2x this week!

I might have a new job!

I'm finally breaking in my Uggs knock-off boots.   

Phoenix...

...has agreed to go with...

...Chico to the big dance!  We're still waiting to hear back if Cali will go with Shiver.  

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That's an old picture of Chico but it's my favorite one.  He really is a cute little dog!

Speaking of pictures, I don't know what's up with my camera but I can't seem to upload the pictures of my quilt square.  Soooo annoying!

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I'm gonna try my hardest to get my giveaway going on Monday.  I can get into my account now but haven't had the time to properly use the product.  I wanna give it the best review I can so that you'll all wanna enter for the fabulous prize!

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So the new job...  There's this girl in one of my classes who needs someone to take notes for her.  Not sure why she can't take them herself.  But that's good for me!  Anways, I volunteered and it's a paying position.  It's only $75 which is only like $5 a week but hey, it's $!  And any little bit helps.

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Monday MeMe

I played hooky today and didn't go to school.  I don't know why but I just REALLY didn't want to go!  My classes aren't even that bad so I don't know what my problem is.  Actually, I do!  I just wasn't into waking up at 5 AM.  Gotta get over that in a hurry because I've got the whole semester ahead of me and can't be skipping all the time.  I'm gonna use today to catch up on the reading I didn't get done over the weekend.

I took this from Curious as a  Cat.

1.  You just moved to Sesame Street.  Which Muppet is your new roommate?  How do you think you two would get along?


I've always been partial to Cookie Monster.  I have a wicked sweet tooth so I think that's why I liked him so much.  We would get along fabulously as long as he shared his cookies.

2.  Would you be willing to commit perjury in court for a close friend?  What if your lie would save his or her life?


I once had to testify for a former boyfriend.  I didn't think he was guilty at the time.  He was found guilty by the jury and looking back on it now, I believe he was.  I didn't lie.  I'd like to think I would never perjure myself but if I felt that my close friend did something wrong but understood why he/she did it and felt that they did it without malice, I don't know...  I'd like the think I'd do the right thing and tell the truth.

3.  List a few of your favorite ways to bust up cabin fever in the middle of winter.


I don't really do anything different in summer or winter.  I like to keep busy with reading books, reading blogs, blogging, sleeping, watching bad tv, talking to friends on the phone, playing with the chi's.  And if I get REALLY bored, I might actually clean something.  But I'd have to be REALLY bored to do that, lol!


4.  Show and tell.  What comes to mind first when you see this picture?  Or tell a story if it reminds you of one.

This reminds me of my dad.  He used to wear ties to work every day.  Some of them were colorful like this, some of them had cartoon characters, one of them had flashing lights and he also had some holiday themed ones.  Plus I dreamed about him last night so seeing this really makes me think of him.

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list.  Thanks!)

~I'm happy because...

I started school this week!

I got to school and back safely in the snowstorm Wednesday!


The heavy rains yesterday washed away a lot of the snow!

I got my brakes fixed!  

I got a haircut!  And while I'm not exactly thrilled with it, it does look much better now that it's all shaped up!

I had THREE participants in last week's HFF!  Anyone can join in at any time, no permission needed!  Don't forget to link up in the Mr. Linky box above if you play along.

It's Friday!!!  Which means I can sleep in tomorrow!

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I apologize if I haven't been able to visit in the last couple of days.  School has started up and I'm already busy.  Plus I'm sooooo tired; I have to get used to getting up at 5:15 AM this semester.  I did visit a few of you and will try to stop by and say hello to more of you over the weekend, depending on how much homework I have.  

The first day of school was not a good one!  It wasn't all due to school at all, there were other factors too.  After buying 12 books for 5 classes, I found out I have to buy an additional 2!  And I think me and my new math professor are gonna go the rounds; I already don't like her.  Unfortunately, I can't switch classes because all the other ones conflict with my schedule.  

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I finally got around to taking pix of my quilt square but my computer is being extremely annoying at the moment and refuses to upload them from my camera, no matter how many times or how loud I scream at it.  I've called it several obscenities and it's put me on ignore!  lol  I'll try it again this weekend and hopefully get it figured out.

Wordless Wednesday

Giveaway Update

My first giveaway was sponsored by none other than me and my tiny savings account.  It was a lot of fun and I vowed to host another one.  I hadn't planned on doing it so soon but I was approached by a company and asked if I'd review their product and do a giveaway.

I'm having issues getting into my account with them and until I hear back from the company, I'm unable to complete a post about it.  I'm guessing since today is a holiday (holla, MLK!) they probably won't get back to me until tomorrow at the earliest.

In the mean time, enjoy the three day weekend! 

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Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list.  Thanks!)

~I'm happy because...

I go back to school next week!

I got my student loan yesterday!  

I ordered some textbooks yesterday and will be picking some up later today!

Just found out I made the Dean's Honor List last semester!  

I got an award!   

I got Kimberly's giveaway prize!  It's a coupon for a free Farm Rich product.

I'll finally be getting my brakes fixed on Monday!

I got my square done for the Fearless Five quilt!

I'll be hosting another giveaway on Monday!  

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I can't believe it's been a month since last semester.  Wow, that time flew by!  I've been a big bum this entire month and have gotten very little accomplished that I wanted to.  This past week has been even worse.  I've spent it mostly watching tv or online which really only makes the day go that much faster.  About the only productive thing I've done this week was to clean my carpet.  And then it took me several days to move the furniture back!  Because I had no real incentive and just didn't feel like it...

My camera has been charging for a week now.  It's been sitting on my counter untouched so I still need to take pix of the chi's.  And my square.  And my Christmas swap gift.  I was supposed to do a post on my swap and have been too lazy to even do that.

I think my problem is that I'm sad to be going back to school.  Don't get me wrong, I'm excited but I'm going to miss spending all day with the boys.  I love them with all of my heart and have thoroughly enjoyed this time with them.  I only work 3 days this semester so that'll help, at least!

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My new bloggy friend Ruby was kind enough to give me an award!  I never think I'm worthy of them so am always surprised when I get one.  Thank you, Ruby!  I'm honored.   

If you haven't checked out her blog, be sure to do so.  She's an excellent artist!

According to dictionary.com's translator, liebster is German for "dearest."  

The rules for this award are simple:  award it to 5 other upcoming bloggers with less than 200 followers.  However, as discussed above, I'm very lazy.  I'm not in the mood to see how many followers everyone has.  Plus I know several of you already have this award.  So....if you want it, take it.  And if you don't, that's ok too!  

Wordless Wednesday

Monday MeMe

I took this from ...Curious as a Cat because I don't really have anything to blog about.

1)  Would you prefer to have your own swimming pool or your own airplane?  Why?

I'd go with the airplane.  I'm not sure why but I'm scared to death of large bodies of water.  Maybe I drowned in a previous life or something, lol.  Plus, with an airplane, I'd be able to travel where ever I wanted to at a moment's notice.

2)  Which items in your house do you think will bring in the most money at an antique store in a century.

Honestly, this is a hard one!  While I do have some nice stuff, I don't know that I really have anything of any real value.  After thinking about it for a little bit, I'm decided on my telephone.

These days, everyone and their grandma uses cell phones.  Except for me.  I've gone my whole life without one and am surviving just fine.  When I tell people that, they look at me like I must be crazy and insist they can't live without theirs.  Trust me, you can!

I don't have a rotary phone or anything, just an ordinary wireless landline and one with a wire connected to the wall.  I'm gonna go with the one with a wire just because it seems like hardly anyone has one of those anymore.

3)  Do you shop around when you look for clothes or do you buy the first thing you like?  


I always shop around.  AND I make sure to try things on before leaving the store!  I'm short so I have to make sure the length is right.  Plus sometimes I'll find an outfit that I just adore but then I'll try it on and it looks horrible on me.  I have a love/hate relationship with clothes shopping.  I'll love it at the store but when I get it home, I tend to hate it.

4)  Show and Tell.  What comes to mind first when you see this picture?  Or tell a story if it reminds you of one.

It looks like a nicely wrapped gift.  And this is the story it reminded me of:

About 87 million years ago, I used to work at a salon.  Every once in awhile, a gift would need to be wrapped and somehow or another, it became my official job to make it look pretty.  I don't know how or why the responsibility came to fall on me.

I'd just barely get the wrapping paper rolled out when my boss would rush over to remind me to measure the wrapping paper before cutting it.  When she could see that I'd measured and cut and would just barely start to wrap it around the gift, she'd pretty much insist on taking over, even though it was officially my job.  She'd always wrap it up so nicely and make it look like it was done professionally.

Whenever the gift was presented to the recipient, they'd invariably comment of the beautiful gift wrapping.  My boss would proudly inform them that I did it.  I'd always insist that I didn't actually have anything to do with it but my boss would never take credit for it.

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list.  Thanks!)

***It's Friday and Mr. Linky is probably tired so I'll give him a break this week.  He won't load after over a half hour of trying so if you've participated today, be sure to add a comment to that effect so I can come by and read all about your happy things from the past week.***

~I'm happy because...

I still have another week and a half of freedom left before heading back to school and work!  Wow, these last 3 weeks have just FLOWN by!!!

I applied for a different job that's more in line with my major and it pays more too!  Wish me luck!

Even though neither of them linked up, I had 2 participants in last weeks's HFF!  Usually I only have one.

I got 2 free bottles of polish from Zoya with paid shipping!  Read here for more details but hurry; the offer ends soon!  The shipping is less than one bottle of polish!

I won Kimberly's giveaway!

The camera is charging for a long-overdue photo shoot with the pups!

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I finally figured out what fabric to use for Sandra's memory quilt.  I decided on one of the shirts that Chico's former owners gave me when I bought him and part of our bedsheet because me and the chi's sleep together every night.  The plan was to do half a square in the shirt fabric and half in the sheet fabric.  The reason I chose the shirt is because when I got Chico, our little family was complete.  The reason I chose the bedsheet is because the three of us cuddle up all night long and having them there with me makes me feel safe and happy.  Unfortunately, Chico's little shirt was too small.  Didn't realize this until after I'd already cut it up.  :(  So now it's back to the drawing board.

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Earlier this week, I took a look at the required textbooks for each class.  I always do this early so that I can compare prices and get the best deal and am prepared when my student loan money comes in.

Well, lucky me!  One class requires no less than 7 (yes, 7!) books!!!  WTF???  It's only a 16 week class, why on earth would we ever need so many books?  Sadly, it's a required course so I can't just drop it.  I'm just hoping I'll actually have student loan money left over  because anyone who has had any kind of higher education knows that those books aren't cheap!

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Pip could really use the Power of the Paw.  He's feeling better and is more energetic but I'm still worried about him.  Get well soon, Pip!

Wordless Wednesday

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

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Happy New Year!!!

This is the time of year to make new resolutions.  With Jenn's permission, I've stolen borrowed hers!

Our resolutions for 2012 are pretty simple this year.
   --Be a little kinder.
   --Laugh a little more.
   --Love a lot more.
   --Stress a little less.
   --Take better care of my health.
   --And most importantly:  Enjoy every moment!

Oh, right!  You wanna know who won, huh?  The winner is:

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CARA
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What did she win?

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Cara, I emailed you last night.  You have 24 hours to get back to me from the time I sent the email.  If you fail to do so, another entrant will be chosen.

Thanks to everyone for playing along.  This was a lot of fun.  I had 31 entries which is waaaaaay more than I expected.  I'll have to hold another one sometime.

Happy New Year!!!

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