Fun Monday ~~ Hair Today, Gone Today

Fun Monday is being hosted by none other than my mother at Myanderings. My post, in keeping with the theme of the assignment will give you the long and short of my hair raising tale.

Please note the date stamp on these two photos, not take more than 3 hours apart. No, this was not the look i was going for....lol.

The Lonely Month

This past weekend I took Lil Man to his dad's for summer visitation. Man, I did not realize what an integral part of my life Lil Man is. The beast will be gone for 4 weeks. It is shaping up to be a LLLOOONNNGGG four weeks. Several of his friends have been asking for him and are eagerly awaiting his return (not sure if it is for the friendship or the two extra hands to feed the 15 bottle calves their families have). My house is not a home with out him. I thought I would be thrilled with not having to step on toys and not having to yell because he forgot to put the shower curtain INSIDE the tub or any number of irritating things Lil Man does, but I was wrong, I miss them all.

I do have one really exciting thing to look forward to, I will be going on a vacation to Iowa and getting to spend some time with a guy I am anticipating being an important part of my (and Lil Man's) life.

Aspergers...i think not

Ok, so I took this quiz and my mother likes to joke that I have Aspergers....well I dont think I do......maybe I do. I scored 26. If you want to know your Empathy Quotient, try it.

After Christmas Survey

Days After Christmas

What did you get for Christmas this year?
Gifts filled with love from my family

What did you have for dinner on Christmas?
went out

Who cooked?
the cooks

Did you get your pets anything for Christmas?
yep

If so, then what?
leftovers

What did you get your friends for Christmas?
candy canes

What did they get for you?
see above

What's your all time favorite Christmas song?
White Christmas

What is your favorite Christmas movie?
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Do you still believe in Santa Claus?
yes

What's your favorite Christmas decoration that you have in your house?
my tree

Is Christmas your favorite holiday?
no

Does your Christmas tree have a theme?
yes

Do you know anybody that was born on Christmas?
yes, Jesus

How many reindeer does Santa have?
8 or 9

What is Santa's wife's name?
Mrs Claus

How many Christmas movies do you have?
3

What's your favorite Christmas movie that you saw in theaters?
idk

Did anyone make Christmas cookies?
yeppers

Was there a mistletow?
no

If so, did you kiss anyone under it?
n/a

Do you drink egg nog or hot chocolate?
hot chocolate

Have you ever made gingerbread houses before?
yes

Did you attend Church or Mass?
yes

How many people did you celebrate Christmas with?
3

Are you sad that Christmas is over?
not really

Do you still play Christmas music, even when Christmas is over?
sometimes

Are you planning to return any gifts?
no

Ding fries are done

MARILYN

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are a Marilyn!

You are a Marilyn -- "I am affectionate and skeptical."

Marilyns are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

How to Get Along with Me

• * Be direct and clear


• * Listen to me carefully


• * Don't judge me for my anxiety


• * Work things through with me


• * Reassure me that everything is OK between us


• * Laugh and make jokes with me


• * Gently push me toward new experiences


• * Try not to overreact to my overreacting.

What I Like About Being a Marilyn

• * being committed and faithful to family and friends


• * being responsible and hardworking


• * being compassionate toward others


• * having intellect and wit


• * being a nonconformist


• * confronting danger bravely


• * being direct and assertive

What's Hard About Being a Marilyn

• * the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind


• * procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself


• * fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of


• * exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger


• * wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right


• * being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

Marilyns as Children Often

• * are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn


• * are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger


• * form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent


• * look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel


• * are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

Marilyns as Parents

• * are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty


• * are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence


• * worry more than most that their children will get hurt


• * sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy

Roxi

Today was a sad day.

My female Great Dane, Roxi, has been battling autoimmune hemolytic anemia (a genetic blood disorder) and today she succumbed to the disease.

At 8:59 this morning Roxi was put down. She would not be able to fight anymore and deserved to rest.

Her blood pressure was sooo low it barely registered. She had no capillary refill and her blood was as thin as water.

Roxi struggled to stay alive until I got home, I carried her to the pick-up (she couldnt even stand), took her to our loving vet who sooo sweetly put her down. She is at peace.