I haven't had one of these in YEARS....and I like it *L*

Happy Valentines Day - Keep warm!!  

Damaris, drops, Elevenstones, FlimFlammy...did you all know you don't exist?  This is what I get when I try to come to your sites

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Well, it's snowing in Ohio...very pretty, but I hope not a problem getting home tonight because I refuse to stay in this office one minute more than I absolutely have to.  So, other drivers, beware, I am coming through, whether you can get through or not *L*

One nice thing about the snow, other than it's being pretty, is that there is no school.  Having no school aged children, this really doesn't matter to me, but, tonight was a spelling bee that my nephew Beau is participating in, and now it's been postponed and I don't have to go, yipppeee!!

Nate is on vacation this week.  He left yesterday to spend a few days with my Mom & Dad in PA.  I really enjoyed having the house all to myself last night after work.  I even had company.  We had bunches of laughter and fun making dinner together and then we enjoyed dessert afterwards.    It was very, very nice.  So nice, in fact, that we're doing it again tonight. 

So..that last paragraph begs a confession.  I guess.  Maybe not.  I don't owe you people anything, just because you come here and read me every day. 

Ok, ok, stop brow beating me.  You're all going to be mad at me.  None of you will understand.  I don't even understand, so how could you?  Geesh....

Ok.  I am...seeing Ed again.  I know, I know, stupid, no future in it, nothing can come of it, water under the bridge, let sleeping dogs lie, yada yada yada.  I don't know what I'm doing.  To be truthful, I'm not even trying to think about it.  All I know is that I have been miserable without him in my life these past few months, totally and completely miserable.  I've been actively trying the dating thing, and yes, I've only met assholes, but even if they weren't assholes would that lessen me thinking about Ed?  I dunno.  I love him.  There it is, in a nutshell, I love him.  And I can't seem to get over him.  I mean, it's been almost 3 yrs since our divorce was final.  And I went to him this time, not the other way around.  What's a girl to do.  I dunno.  Go with the flow?

Alright, I can't even try to examine this here, since I can't examine it here where I sit.  So...hit me with your best shots, I know I deserve any spankings coming my way.  (Why am I thinking of Sunny all of a sudden?  )

I hate to confess and run, but.....ya know.....

You kids have a terrific Tuesday ~ You know I will!  

The older I get, the less I understand what is wrong with people.  This is a comment left on the blog I maintain honoring our Fallen Heroes.  Little wonder that I have to moderate comments instead of just trusting people to not leave hurtful remarks

Obviously, plunging to earth in a shot down helicopter could not have been the most pleasant of deaths. Perhaps in the moments before the crash, he regretted his choice of murdering Iraqis and destroying their country to taking care of his family. Perhaps they will now find somebody to be a decent husband and father. Good luck

This was probably left by one of those "I support the Troops but not the mission" people.  And of course they leave no way to get in touch with them, somewhat like those "freedom fighters" in Iraq who love to video themselves beheading people, but only with their faces covered.  How I would love for the commenter to run across this post, this would be my simple message to them - What have you done to protect and serve your country, coward

No one says you have to support the war, or even the troops, you can even protest if you want, but can't you do it in a mature, respectful manner?  Why are the opposers so hateful and vile?  Why do they spit on our Soldiers? I don't get it.  The God hates fags group...is that shit even necessary, protesting at fallen Heroes funerals?  Thank God for the Patriot Guard Riders who silently shield these families from seeing these other idiots.  Am I the only one who thinks it a shame that the PGR are even needed....

Speaking of things that shouldn't even be needed...Once again Sheehan & the Fonda crowd are raising their ugly heads and planning a war protest at the Vietnam Veterans Wall.  They plan on defacing the wall, like they were allowed to do to other buildings in DC a couple weeks ago.  Freedom of speech is fine, but when you start destroying property that WE THE PEOPLE pay for, the shit should be on.  But no, the Capital Police were told to stand down & allow the protesters to deface our buildings.  March 17th there could be a war at the Wall...The Gathering of Eagles - will not stand down.  I sure wish I could be there.  http://www.usvetdsp.com/feb07/eagle.htm

Otherwise, things in Teriland are calm & peaceful, if not busy.  I find myself being drawn further & further into the troop support work that I love so much.  I have met some awesome Soldiers as a result of the Silver Star Families Myspace that I maintain...we've been honored to present 3 of these Heroes with Silver Star Banners, helped one with some legal problems, helped another with some VA questions.  I've already told you about being asked to speak at the Rally in April, I will be promoting the Silver Star Families...I am truly looking forward to that, although scared to death to speak in front of such a big crowd. 

In March I have been invited to attend a dedication by a parent of one of our fallen.  She & her son used to collect rocks from where ever they vacationed...she is now making a rock garden around the tree that Soldiers' Angels Living Legends Team provided, as a memorial to her son.  Myself & Cathy, the LL team leader will be driving together to Georgia for that event.

Wilderness is always teasing me that some day I will run for some office, senator or congressman or something like that.  I don't think so.  You can't accomplish anything when surrounded with all of that corruption, just sit and spin your wheels.  I think I am able to do so much more plodding along as I am right now.  I laugh when I think about how I used to sit on the sidelines and bitch, now I am being pulled by my hair, kicking & screaming into the storm.  The way that the SSFOA is growing & gaining attention, this Rally in April will be just the first of many events that will have my name on the program.  Scary.  And cool, all at the same time.  I might not ever be in the history books, but some Vet's family will know my name because of his getting the benefits he deserved or the recognition he deserved.  And I feel honored by just that.

Everything else around here is great.  Nate is great.  Terri is great.  I'm working on a home loan to buy out my land contract with my parents, that should be finalized this week, hopefully closing on the 15th.  I'm starting to plan my parents surprise 50th Anniversary party/picnic for June...I called a friend of my Mom's for a list of friends to invite & she sent me 4 sheets of paper, 30 names & addresses...and I still have family to invite.  This is going to be bigger than I anticipated, but then, what isn't?  Everything seems to grow in leaps & bounds around me. *L*

Ok, boss just pulled in, better get to work.  You kids have a lovely Monday ~ You know I will!! 

How about any of these states?

Do I know anyone in Kansas?

If I do, would you be willing to send an email to the Gov. for me?

If so, please email me at terizup@hotmail.com

Thank you!

Now that's real MEN for ya.....

...practically every song on a homemade cd sent to me by my good friend, misyapa...Honey came in and she caught me redhanded creepin' with the girl next door, picture this, we were both buck naked banging on the bathroom floor....

...an email from misyapa from the Gov.'s office of Iowa proclaiming May 1st Silver Star Day for our Wounded, in response to an email she sent for me.  Thank you, darlin!

...a late night AIM conversation with a medically retired Soldier who will kick my ass if I ever call him a Hero again *g*  Bruce Willis will be doing a movie on this young man's unit...look for it.  Deuce Four.

...showing someone that people really do care and are thankful for them

...a surprise phone call from Izzy in London letting me know she will NOT hold my hand while I have pain inflicted on me

...Frannie being "on to me"  *g*

...Nightlistener wondering why I would purposely put shrapnel in my own chest (so I could match Nates??) *L*

..FINALLY making homemade noodles that I could actually roll out & cut rather than pull apart and throw in the broth.

...Nate having seconds

...having a very domestic Sunday, pot roast & home made noodles, chocolate chip cookies.

...Friday night at the Holiday with the "girls"!  What a HOOT!

...getting a phone call from a young mother who's life you made an impression on 20-some years ago (when you didn't even know you could make an impression on anyone's life.) wanting you now to play a role in her own childrens lives.

...lots of little things that I am glad I noticed in the blur of the work week.

You kids have a lovely evening ~ You know I will  

So.......I'm thinking about going to London.

And gettin my nipples pierced.........

In London, so Izzy can hold my hand & tell me not to be a baby about it.

Sunny, put your eyes back into your head *g* Sometimes I'm glad I don't live close enough for you to slap me upside the head  

Hi Kids...finally got around to reading you, those of you I still have on my fav list - I did a little paring down.  I know my comments were lame but I am lame, what do you expect? 

Alrighty then...Mom had the stints put in this morning & she's fine.  We were all forbidden to make the trip back to PA for today, so, like the good children we are, we didn't go.  My Aunt Nancy passed away on Friday so we all went out on Sunday for the viewing and then right back home, so it was kind of a relief not to have to make the trip again last night.  It's 3 hrs one way. 

I've been busy at work, reconciling all the payroll taxes and getting ready to run the W-2's.  This is my least favorite time of year, and this tax work contributes to that sorely.  Val, what is SAD? Seasonal something disorder?  No, I don't think I have that, I've just been sad, not to be confused with mad.    I'm ok now, I just needed a moment.

For all of you who want my weight loss secrets, here ya go....Take one shot of Byetta* in the belly in the morning before eating.  Immediately feel sick to your stomach and like your sinuses suddenly became infected.  Force yourself to eat within an hour of the shot, as per instructions.  Try not to throw up.  Try to have some kind of appetite at lunch time.  Evening, take a shot of Byetta in the belly before eating dinner....lather, rinse, repeat.  Let's not even talk about the occasional bouts of sitting on the toilet...sheesh!  30 lbs gone as of today.

Sorry, Sunny, Nate dumped the girl so no juicy stories to share with you at this time.

No, Real, no one was unkind to me...It was just an observation.

Last night I got an email, out of the blue, from a stranger, telling me of a 5th Annual Support the Troops Rally which he organizes...he asked if I would like to speak at this years in April.  It's sponsored by a bunch of Harley dealerships...last year there were over 5000 people and it's held at Cleveland Public Square.  How cool is that?  He wants me to speak and then at the end they are going to read the names of fallen Heroes from Ohio and he wants me to read some of the names.  I've never spoke in public before so I hope I don't screw up *L*  What an honor though...wow.

Ok, I gotta go, it's getting late & I definately need my beauty rest. 

You kids have a nice night ~ You know I will. 

*Byetta is an injectable diabetes med - not insulin - but works with the oral med's.