Oh no... there it is!

I have avoided Facebook.  Years ago, my interest in Facebook was to just see all the pictures my kids were posting.  My kids gave me a page and then it all went crazy.  People kept asking to be my "friend".  Not that I'm all that popular, but it became a problem.

I always considered a friend as someone you talk on the phone with, go get ice cream or go to the movies.  There were too many friend requests.  I didn't have time to spend with all these people.  And then one of my daughters old boyfriends sent me a friend request and that's when I thought this whole thing was weird.  I'm not going to go hang out with my daughter's old boyfriend!  I explained my dilemma with my kids.  After that pulled themselves together from laughing, they explained the type of "friend" Facebook had in mind.  Still, other problems came about.

People starting "poking" me.  Asking if I "liked" something.  Wanting me to join a party or masquerade?  Again all of this was not in the physical sense, but rather on line.  I just turned off my account.  It was simply too much... but now I am considering going back.  Why?

I have seen so much about business facebook page design.  I am a very frugal shopper and I heard when you "like" a business on their facebook page, you get special deals.  You can keep up on the latest stuff a business has to offer.  If there's a See's facebook page, then that will bring me back.  Oh no... there it is!

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It's A Pretty Great House

I"m getting a little nervous about selling my home.  Not that I don't want to sell it.  I'm more worried about it actually selling.  My house has many features.

I have a huge garage with a heated workroom behind it.  There is also a large storage room with shelves upon shelves.  There is an attic for more storage.  There is a dog run in the back yard.  I have a very large covered and lighted patio which is an extension of the roof over the garage.  Most of the homes in my neighborhood do not have a garage, so I know this is a plus.

The house has tile in the kitchen and bathrooms.  Both bathrooms are small, but have been completely refurbished in the last 5 years.  The house is small, but has five bedrooms.  This alone is perfect for a family just like mine.  Lots of kids equals not a lot of money.

I just need to get up the energy to pack, and fix everything up, and most importantly, list it on a website such as and opportunities homes.  I worry that the house does look lived in... I mean after all... seven children grew up in this home.  If I can fix the whole at the end of the hall made from a sweftly kicked soccer ball.  If I can fix the back of the garage that has been grossly underestimated as far as the distance from the front of your car when pulling in.  If I can replace the door with the hole in it, from an over zealous son who thought he would be heroic and bust the door down.

I think it's a pretty great house!

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It will be here...

I can hardly wait for my move.  It can not be too soon.  To live with my daughter, her husband, and by then, two of my granddaughters will be so much fun.  I completely understand that we can't be on top of each other.  I understand that they will still need to feel like their own little family.  They will need their privacy and I mine.  But there will be those times that living under the same roof will be oh so much fun!

My son in law is in business school and attends two nights a week.  He is a great husband, great father, and a great son in law.  He is so good at thinking ahead, providing for his family.  And he knows that a Masters in Business Administration from DU will make him that much more valuable and worth that much more when it comes to his earnings.  All of this aside... when he is up at school studying... it will be "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!"  My daughter, my two granddaughters and Baba will be baking, watching TV, playing and doing all kinds of girl things!

And if my daughter is exhausted, Baba can take the babies downstairs and give her some needed rest.  I will bake cookies and read books with my two little girls and having them near will be so incredible.  It all seems so far away... but I know it will be here before I know it.

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Curly Girl

I have a granddaughter with the most beautiful curly hair.  I know I am partial, but honestly, everyone who sees her comments on her hair.  And the most common wish is that they could have hair just like her.

She gets her curls from her Dad.  He has incredible hair.  You just have to touch it.  Even when he grows it out, it looks the same length.  My granddaughters has this same mystery.  It is not until you either take a pick to her Dad's... or take a comb to my grandaughter's that you really see how very long their hair really is.

I would love to use something like Devachan Salon Curly Hair Products on her hair.  I mean to use hair products to enhance her curls would be very interesting.  I have wavy hair and the curly hair products help to take my wave to more of a curl... although I wouldn't really categorize it as a full fledged curl... but it's definitely better.  It doesn't go all weird in every direction.  It has control.  So to use the product on someone with genuinely curly hair would be interesting.  I can just see her with this huge afro with soft brown curls and blonde highlights.

She's incredible.  I can't wait to see her hair in another 2 years.  I wonder if we will be able to tell that it has grown?  I'm sure it will be perfect.

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Spooked

I don't know how it happens.  I am completely comfortable in my home.  I love my little house.  And I have never had any kind of issues... more specifically... safety issues in this house or this neighborhood.  When I am home alone during the day... no problem.  And for the most part... at night... all is well.  I can go down in the basement, out to the garage, even up in the attic and not feel any kind of apprehension.  It is just when I hear a weird nose, or some strange sound... I can get spooked.  And then this spooked feeling can escalate to being completely weirded out.  This is why I absolutely do not watch horror movies.

I tell my kids all the time... Look... we have nothing of value.  We are financially poor.  We have no stereo.  Our TV is from the Flintstones era.  I have no jewelry.  Our house is 1200 square feet.  Trust me.  If you were a burgular... wouldn't you want to go to a house where you could actually steal something of value?

But there are those times where I wish I had Home Security Systems Sacramento.  It would bring peace of mind to know that an alarm would go off... if my worked up senses really had something to worry about.  I've even heard that the mere view of an security system sign can discourage would be trespassers.

That seems simple.

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Peel?

My daughter has a friend who recently had a "peel" done to their face.  When I think of "peel" I think of a bad sunburn and then the peeling of the skin from such a sunburn.  This is similar in that you peel, but it is so much more intense.  Her friend had this done during vacation because you have to allow 7-10 days of downtime.  And I'm talking not presentable, downtime.

This friend had lovely skin, so I was confused as to why they would put themselves through such a rigorous and intensive procedure.  There is prep time the two days before where you stop using any type of grainy scrubs, or any harsh cleansers.  Then you have to do a test patch on your face to make sure it isn't too strong and you get a chance to see how you will react.  To me this is the most important step.  It is safe to say that if this tiny patch does not react well, you can bet I'll be glad I didn't put the peel all over my entire face!

As scary as this sounded to me the results can be incredible.  Tca peels can remove dark spots, lighten age spots, correct acne scars, removes fine lines.  Not being one to buy into cosmetic sales, I was skeptical, but after I saw my daughter's friend, I could see a difference.  Their skin was clearer, more evenly colored.  They quickly added that it was all worth it.  I'm so glad.

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Aaaah... Spring!

We are snowed in today.  It started snowing yesterday around 4 o'clock and didn't stop until sometime early this morning.  We live in Utah, so obviously we are used to the snow, but this time we really got slammed.  In fact, the schools are closed.  They are taking a "Snow Day" and I can't remember the last time we did.  It is maybe 8 degrees, and although I love being all snuggled up inside, you can't help but dream of spring.

Sure everyone loves the snow when the holidays are here.  We all wish for a white Christmas, but who wants a white January, February, and March?  But I say that without the long harsh, snow packed winter, I don't think we would all truly appreciate Spring.

Would the warmth of the sun, or the blossoming flower bulbs (planted last fall) really be all that special if we had them year round?  I think not.  I love the diversity of being all bundled up under a down quilt with a book and a cup of hot chocolate in the winter... to the blanket in the grass under a shade tree with a book, and ice cream cone in the summer.  A long hot steaming shower in the winter... to the cold rush of jumping the waves in the ocean in the summer.

Diversity is what makes life so wonderful.

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