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This is something someone sent me at work. It kinda put things in perspective for me…a little. After reading this I would rather be whale, but not big of a whale! LOL! I am still going to be a gym-a-holic and count calories but maybe not every day!

Recently, in a large French city, a poster featuring a young, thin and tan
woman appeared in the window of a gym. It said:

¨THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?¨

A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of
the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the
gym.

To Whom It May Concern:

Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious
humans).  They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and have adorable
baby whales.  They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves
with shrimp.  They play and swim in the seas, seeing wonderful places like
Patagonia, the Barren Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia . Whales are
wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs.  They are incredible
creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are
loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world.

Mermaids don’t exist.  If they did exist, they would be lining up outside
the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis.  Fish or
human?  They don’t have a sex life because they kill men who get close to
them not to mention how could they have sex?  Therefore they do not have
kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a girl who smells
like a fish store?

The choice is perfectly clear to me; I want to be a whale.

P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only
skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my
kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver and a coffee with my
friends.  With time we gain weight because we accumulate so much
information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room it distributes out to the rest of our bodies.  So we aren’t heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy.  Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think,  Good gosh, look how smart I am.

PSS….I really like the part in bold!

Did you ever wake-up and have a random song in your head? Well I did this morning,  a random church camp song that I have not heard for years. Not just a verse but the full song, it is a cheery song and catchy. As my day progressed everything I touched turned out just right! The mower worked just as it should, (probably because a friend gave some good advice), edging went well, the grass vacuum thing didn’t blow up and the best part is that I found my yarn ball winder! My yarn ball winder has been missing for two years now and I really thought it went to Goodwill by accident.

Now, I am sure my day had nothing to do with the little jiggle in my head or the fact that there was an Eclipse last night but it was a welcome change to my recent misfortune! LOL!

If anyone is reading, I truly hope your day/evening goes as well as mine! :O)~

I have never been one to celebrate birthdays. It has nothing to do with getting another year older, just the fact that when I was a kid they were not important times in our lives. Money was always tight and fun was something saved for another day. I have managed to celebrate the milestone numbers in true style but everything else just falls by the way side. Please, do not stick out your boob lip for me.

This year Disney started a new promotion of free park entrance on your birthday. Since I have family in the Orlando area everyone birthday got registered. As my ’special’ day approached an email was sent. The email contained a special bar code just for me securing a free pass to the park of my choice

I happen to be in Florida on my birthday. The morning started with rain and our plans of visiting a park changed. We went to lunch at Downtown Disney. I was able to redeem the bar code for my special birthday badge.

At this point, this posting is not very eventful, but this where it changes. To make my family feel good I redeemed the bar code and attached the birthday badge to my shirt, where it was promptly forgotten. As I walked around, stopping for lunch and shopping, I was constantly surprised at the number of people wishing me Happy Birthday. I had forgotten about the simple badge on my shirt.

Disney takes great pride in hiring the friendliest staff possible, a fact I took for granted until today. My view of birthdays has changed just from a simple gesture of sharing two words, ‘Happy Birthday’. By the end of the day I think over 100 strangers had wished me Happy Birthday and I started to feel all warm and fuzzy.

The point is, sometimes it takes a stranger to remind us how good we have it. No simple gesture goes unnoticed. So, as you walk through life leaving your footprints on the earth, remember to take time to notice the small things. You never know how you will impact someones life unless you try! :O)

You might start to realize a common theme to this Blog, the grass in my yard. Yard work is usually not a problem, well providing all your tools work like they should! For some reason, I blame Barb Sr., my tools are not working well this year. Barb Sr is my mother and also fondly known as ‘Tim’. If you have ever watched an episode of ‘Tool Time’ with Tim Allen then you will understand. She is always trying to super charge the oven, shock me, knock me off a ladder, improve the way we do laundry and the thing is….she doesn’t have a clue!

Well, I usually  mow on Mondays. Last Monday I think it rained and I did not mow. Instead I TRIED to mow on Friday. The mower back fired, not once or twice or three times but SIX times and then ended in a cloud of smoke. Behind my house sits another house where the family members have known me most of my life. On Friday the usual crowd of older men,>age 90, had collected to watch me mow. I am not sure why. I am not beautiful, I do not where little clothing or have an outstanding body, but I am funny! I mean after all I am my mother’s daughter! After the mower back fired I thought I was going to have to do CPR on them.

So, over the weekend I consulted with three friends that work on engines for a living and they all thought I could possibly be right that the mower needed a new spark plug. Did you notice the possibly could be right?? Off I go to find a spark plug. After the rain on Saturday I didn’t think I would get a chance to test my theory, but I did today.

I was out first thing this morning to take the mower apart, put the new plug in and mow to my heart’s content…didn’t quite happen that way. I did try to start the mower, I did replace the spark plug and nothing happened! What was I going to do?!?! My grass is a foot tall AGAIN! The worse part is that I am going to have to eat crow, admit I was wrong and ask no beg a friend to help!

I thought of going to Lowe’s and buying a generic manual blade mower and then I remembered the weed whacker! Barb Sr’s favorite gadget to use to ‘mow’ is a weed whacker and for years I have made fun of her. Well after today the joke is on me! As I sit here typing my fingers are still tingling from the vibration of the machine. What usually takes me an hour and a half to do by mower took me TWO HOURS for just the backyard! And then I gave up! I am so glad I did not go to the gym this morning…I think I would be dead.

So I word to the wise, take good care of your mower. NEVER use a weed wacker to mow a large area and this next one is key, when you have a friend that specializes in something listen to their advice!

I have never been one to crave chocolate; instead I crave the salty, greasy potato chip. I also am fortunate that I do not suffer from PMS, well didn’t until this morning. Once I woke, I knew a trip to Target was in order for the day. I must be suffering from sympathy PMS, because my friend has it! :O)

I didn’t think this was going to be a big deal, I only needed four things …how much trouble can I get in?? A lot is the correct answer.

I started in the feminine product isle, who thinks of these names? They are anything but feminine. Standing right in front of what I needed was a guy asking his teenage son if he needed condoms and what kind. Really?? I finally get his attention and point to the shelf behind him. When he realizes where he is standing he puts his arm in front of his son, to shield him from the fierce PMS dragon?, pushes him back and says ‘Watch out son, woman with PMS!’ What?? Are you kidding me? I just look at him and shake my head, but I really wanted to ram him with my cart!

Off to what I really wanted a diet soda and a bag of rippled chips! In that isle, I encountered another moron standing in front of what I needed. This one looked at me and would not move! I just could not resist…I rammed him with my cart! Ha-Ha-Ha!!  He turned around to give me a good ‘what the f***’, when he glanced in my cart to see my giant size box of Tampax nestled next to my Midol. The next thing he did almost caused me to pee my pants. He said ‘Excuse me mame for blocking your way, please go right ahead!’ What?? Am I still on Earth? Well, I am the kind of person, depending on my mood, if you give me an inch I will take a mile. After securing my items, I looked for my next victim, and then I realized what I really needed was to be home away from people.

I made it safely through check-out and out into the parking lot where I almost met my demise! This man in this GIANT size shiny red truck really almost ran me over! He looked out his window, and said ‘Sorry honey, but you are not tall enough to be seen over the hood. But now that I look at you I see you are wide enough to not be missed!’ WHAT?? So I calmly, gave my cart a good shove, into the side of his big, shiny red truck. When he got out I thought I was dead…but guess what?? The first man and his son came to my rescue!

‘Dude, he said, you do not want to do that!’ Why not? Because she is a woman on PMS!’

I just had to walk away!

Now, you might be thinking, how can this stuff always happen to her? I live a charmed live and even though my sisters are known to embellish I will only write the truth!

I usually do not look too closely at Horoscopes. We are what we are and sometimes the views of others mold and shape us. This is really very close to who I am. I am posting this, because I am a little hard to get to know and if you take stock in Astrology then this might help you! It is meant to entertain.

Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer can be one of the most challenging Zodiac signs to get to know. Emotion runs strong for this sign, and when it comes to family and home, nothing is more important. Sympathetic and empathetic, Cancerians are greatly attuned to those around them. Devotion is the keyword for this sign, making them wonderfully sensitive people to be around.

Friends and Family : Traditional and maternal, Cancerians make excellent parents. In fact, all aspects of family are number one to this sign. This can be seen in the homes they make and in the dedication to duty they display. Cancer natives are often willing to overlook personality conflicts when it comes to family simply because they are related. Whatever needs to be done, you can count on a Cancer native to go the distance for a family member. They are deeply sentimental and are diligent about keeping family albums and histories intact. Passing on stories to the next generation is a favorite pastime.

When it comes to friendships, the Cancer person is very helpful. They’re almost always willing to lend a hand, providing it doesn’t conflict with family obligations. Friends are held in high regard and are generally of like mind. Because the Cancerian generally prefers the home scene rather than going out, folks who enjoy visiting and sharing activities such as cards or at-home dining are top picks for buddies. Although their deeply intuitive, heart-not-head personality makes Cancerians very sympathetic, it can also make them a little hard to understand. Time is the cure for this!

Career and Money : Cancerians can be as tenacious as they are sensitive. When there’s a job to do, they roll up their sleeves and get to it. They especially shine when performing caregiving or related tasks, and they make excellent nurses. Other career ambitions include housekeeper, gardener, and journalist. Cancerians’ love of country gives them the base to being outstanding politicians. The need to feel as though they are making a difference, however small, is essential for this sign to feel fulfilled.

Security is of utmost importance to the Cancer native, and money is no different. Making money generally comes easily, and putting it away is usually what happens. Cancerians are not overspenders; in fact, they are far more apt to invest a few dollars and make their money grow. Many Cancer personalities see money as a symbol of their status in life and are inspired to build healthy bank accounts as a result. Cancers are resourceful and manage their time and money well.

Love and Sex:  I feelis the key phrase for Cancer, and this is all too evident when it comes to love. Tender and gentle, Cancerians will show sensitivity with their lovers without a second thought. They love readily and choose a mate who can understand them as much as possible. Superficial or overly ambitious partners are not well-suited. The Cancer lover will look for someone who is equally intuitive. They are devoted partners, love children, and marry for life.

CANCER TIDBITS

Health Each sign has a part of the anatomy attached to it, making this the area of the body that is most sensitive to stimulation. The anatomical areas for Cancer are the breast, stomach, and the upper liver.

Ruling Planet The ruling planet for Cancer is the Moon. Considered representational of the feminine, the Moon rules women in general. Further, the Moon governs instincts, moods, tides, personal interests, desires, needs, magnetism, growth, the need to touch, consciousness, and fertility.

Color The color of choice for Cancer is silver. (NOT!)

Gemstone Cancer’s star stone is the pearl.

Lucky Numbers Cancer’s lucky numbers are 4 and 6.

CompatibilityCancerians are most compatible with Scorpio and Pisces.

Opposite Sign The opposite sign of Cancer is Capricorn.

The Perfect Gift A new addition to a collection, sweets, any nice box or container, photos, silver jewelry

Likes Relaxing near or in water, art, home-based hobbies, a good meal with friends, helping loved ones

Dislikes….. Strangers, revealing of personal life, any criticism of Mom

House Natural sign of the Fourth House. This house rules home, property, a parent, emotional foundations, and the latter part of life.

Famous Cancerians Liv Tyler, Pamela Anderson, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks Best Travel

Destination New York City, Amsterdam, Venice, historical sites, family reunions

Strengths Compassion, emotional sensitivity, fierce protection of loved ones, tenacity

 WeaknessesManipulative, indirect conflict, clinging to the past, insecure, packrat

Charismatic Marks Medium build, round face, prominent breasts, a tendency to take charge

Best Environment Cancer will always be most comfortable at home, close to family, familiar things, and dear friends.

Let me start by saying that I love men. I am not a hater of the male homosapien species, however they pluck my nerve. I have finally read the manual on my latest and greatest gadget and those guys were WRONG! There is no indicator switch that goes from yellow to green, it merely automatically shuts off! So, mine was defective. It has been returned, replaced and the new one eagerly awaits its first use! Wait until I see them again!