What Age Do You Act?

This was on cmcemmylou and scrapingd blogs:

You Are 30 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Oh boy... eeek.. I am 26... not 30... I mean, I have true love... and I have been working full time for quite some time.. but I can be fun, right?... and I still look young, right?... Maybe it is just because I have done a lot already... yea... that is it. Or maybe it is because Nick is 30... Either way... I feel old now!!! :)
C-Ya!

KoC

As of yesterday, my husband Nick is a Knight!  Well a Knight of Columbus.
Yesterday he went to training for the first, second and third degree all in one day.  I guess he can get the final degree, fourth in 6 months or a year.  I have to say I am proud of him in a way, since he is not big into groups and such.  And this is a big group - over 200 at our church!!

Now, I guess there are all these secrets that he cannot share.  He could tell me some things.  One thing is that, no, he does not get a "funny hat" yet.. I guess they get that when they are fourth degree.  Contrary to what one kid of a new knight said, it was not "pancake school".   And at the training they did have beer - well one small glass.

Though I was kind of bummed that he went and came back and was a Knight, that there was not a special ceremony at church or anything.

At least he is happy.

C-Ya!

I don't feel like blogging today..

I don't feel like blogging today..
My life seems so stressful I could scream.
If only calgon could take me away
Then life would be better, or so it would seem.

I don't feel like blogging today..
Even if I am TGI Friday
I could use a week to relax
instead of the two days.

I don't feel like blogging today..
I have an "Olympic hangover"
But I would hate to miss a moment
'Cuz I am a junky or a lover.

I don't feel like blogging today..
I have so much on my to do list
But yet here I sit on the computer
Are you getting my gist?

I don't feel like blogging today..
My apologies to Gretchen Wilson
I started thinking about her song
And this sentence is starting to run

I don't feel like blogging today..
Some of you now think I am a dork
But sometimes you need to have a little fun
So please don't poke me with a fork.

I don't feel like blogging..
today...

C-Ya!

How Do Others Perceive You?

The Loyal Friend
Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expects the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.

Yep... that is pretty true!!

C-Ya!

My Creative Memories Site

Creative Memories just changed their website and so I got one today mycmsite.com/melissa if you want to take a look! Especially since that is the only place I can advertise CM.

C-Ya!

Days off are nice!

Well, back to work after a nice three day weekend.  And it was quite an enjoyable weekend.
My parents did come over Saturday and had fun with the kids.  Then later on we went to our neighbors for the first meeting of T.O.O.L. and I liked it (even if I am not much of a praying/bible reading type).

Sunday we stayed after church for the KoC Pancake Breakfast - because Nick has just signed up to be a Knight.  Then we had our neighbors over with their two kids - so Jeffrey could see his girlfriend - and watched the Daytona 500 (go Jimmie Johnson!).  Then after that was Alpha.

Then Monday I got up and went to the dr for my annual - which has gotten a lot easier since I have had 2 kids.  She said things sound good.  Afterwards I went to the Mall right near by and shopped.  I first went to Eddie Bauer and found a jacket that was originally $78 on clearance for $49.99 - and just till the end of Monday - all clearance was 50% off - so the jacket was $24.99 - but the real kicker was that I had a $25 gift card from doing on online survey (thanks SlickDeals!) and so I got a penny back!  Afterwards I went to JcPenney's and used some of a gift card.  Then off to Costco for some pictures and back home - where I was greeted with silence!!  Nice!   The kids were in day care, Nick spent most of the day up in his office above the garage, and the dog slept for a while - so I sat and scrapped!

The only downfalls were that I woke up Monday morning with my neck/shoulder hurting from sleeping funny.. and then got a Tetanus shot at the drs office, so my left shoulder/arm is sore today.

Otherwise back to the grindstone.. though I do have Thursday off to go with Jeffrey on a field trip to the Children's Museum!

And if any of you out there are the praying type - please pray for Nick and his business.  This could be a very good week if the stars align right.  Thanks!

C-Ya!

Freezing Saturday

Welcome to the Arctic Tundra... it was 15 Below Zero last night and it has risen to a "balmy" 1 degree above zero (Farenheit). So the best thing to do is stay inside if you can.
My parents are over to seeing their Grandkids today.. and I really should be getting stuff done around the house... but I am on here.
Otherwise we have a marriage dinner/thing tonight... that should be fun.
And tomorrow is the Daytona 500! Go Jeff Gordon!
C-Ya!

Bloggers Block/Friday!

Well, I almost feel like I have nothing to say today. It is Friday - Yippee, 3 day weekend - Yippee. I got to sign up for the Upper Midwest ScrapShare retreat today - double Yippee.
But then again it is below 0 outside - ick. Nick is running into some biz roadblocks - ick! We probably wont be getting out early today - double ick.
Ah well...
Here is a photo of the kids from a couple days ago, followed by the pic of my 2 business men! And one of Samantha.



:) Have a good weekend! :)
C-Ya!

50 Questions!

I got this on Pamela's Blog!!

1. FIRST NAME? Melissa
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not the Melissa part.. I have heard that my middle name is Laura after my Aunt Lori.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Amazingly it has been awhile, I used to be quite the crier though.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yea.. mostly.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? None... Turkey if I have no choice.
6. KIDS? Jeffrey - 3 1/2 yrs  Samantha - 2 yrs
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yea... I am a good friend.. I have really gotten to be a great listener.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL?Yes, this.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Really?  Me?  Sarcastic?  Oh yea.. all the time - especially at work.
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILLS?  Yes.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Maybe..
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?  Rice Crispies?  Though I rarely eat cereal.
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes - if they have laces.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Physically - yes; otherwise, no.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?  Chocolate Peanut Butter.
16. SHOE SIZE? 6.5
17. RED OR PINK? Both
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Internally - lack of drive; Externally - boobs (I blame the kids & my mother!)
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? I agree Pamela, my Grandma (Dad's Mom).  She was the best.  I only wish she could have been here for my wedding and to see her Great Grandchildren.
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? Blue Jeans and Brown Shoes.
22. LAST THING YOU ATE? Eggo Waffles
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Forever in Love - music for Weddings because it sounded peaceful.
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple
25. What is your FAVORITE SMELL? Clean, Lilac
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Mom - no it was my neighbor saying she was driving this morning.
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? How put together they are.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
29. FAVORITE DRINK?  Long Island Iced Tea or regular Iced Tea.
30. FAVORITE SPORT? NASCAR... football and basketball too.
31. HAIR COLOR? I don't remember what the last box said!!  Med to dark Brown.
32. EYE COLOR? Hazel .
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Not any more.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? French fries.
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy Ending.
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Stepford Wives.
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Blue.
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer - I live in MN so that is a no brainer.
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Both.
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Brownies.
41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Melissa (am I that predictable?) - Heidi!
42. Least LIKELY TO RESPOND? Non bloggers.
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? None right now.
44. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? Blue
45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Olympics and HGTV.
46. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Pond
47. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Neither.
48. THE FURTHEST YOU BEEN FROM HOME? Hawaii
49. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can lick my nose!
50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Septemeber 11, 1979 - St. Paul, MN

Quoting Samantha

Says Samantha (my 2 year old) while we were eating dinner today, "Oh Man! S**t!"

And Nick, Jeffrey and I were rolling on the floor!

C-Ya!

Update your blog!

As a public service, I request that if you have a blog you update it now... you do not have to say much - just "Hi Empress" if you so choose.
:D
Sorry.. I am bored and blog surfing...
C-Ya!

ETA... I forget to say we turned off our home number to save money and because we all have cell phones... so if you know my home number, you will no longer be able to use it.. just call my cell!! Thx.

Renter #3

Well another week has gone by and I have another renter through Blogexplosion.com.



I really feel I have a lot in common with this renter. We are both named Melissa, have 2 kids, live in an "M" state and loves taking pictures and scrapbooking. So go check her out and say Hi!

C-Ya!

Olympics

We love the Olympics at my house. Every night we have the TV set to NBC and on the weekends we have on whatever cable channel is broadcasting it. And the kids are kind of getting into it.
The other night mens skating was on and Jeffrey was pretending to be a skater. Especially when it came to the spinning and jumping part. Then last night when the moguls were on he had two pencils and was pretending to ski, then when they would go off the jump he would do a somersault. Then speedskating came on and he ran around in a circle!! Samantha then would stand there saying "Ring around the rosie"
Glad they were having fun!
C-Ya!

Have you Ever...

Place yes by all the things you've done, or remove yes' from the ones you haven't, and send it to all of your friends. This is for your entire life:

1.Have you ever:
(no) smoked a cigarette
(no) Drank so much you threw up
(yes) Crashed a friend's car
(no) Stolen a car
(yes) Been in love
(yes) Been dumped.
(yes) Been laid off/fired - almost 5 years ago.
(yes) Quit your job - Many
(probably) Been in a fist fight
(no) Snuck out of your parent's house
(yes) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
(no) Been arrested?
(kind of) Gone on a blind date
(yes) Lied to a friend
(yes) Skipped school
(no) Seen someone die
(no) Been to Canada - been 1/2 hour south in Orr, MN
(yes) Been to Mexico
(yes) Been on a plane
(yes) Been lost
(yes) Been on the opposite side of the country  - though being in the middle kind of makes this sound funny
(yes) Gone to Washington, DC
(yes) Swam in the ocean
(no) Felt like dying
(yes) Cried yourself to sleep
(no) Played cops and robbers
(yes) Recently colored with crayons - with little kids - you bet!
(yes) Sang karaoke
(no) Paid for a meal with only coins...
(yes) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(no) Made prank phone calls...
(yes) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
(yes) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(no) Danced in the rain
(yes) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(Probably) Been kissed under the mistletoe?
(yes) Been with someone when you really didn't want to be
(no) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
(yes) Blown bubbles
(no) Made a bonfire on the beach
(no) Crashed a party
(yes) Gone roller-skating
(yes) Ice-skating....
(yes) Roller Blading
3. Any nicknames? Empress4, Mel, Missy
4. Mother's name? Terry
5. What is your favorite drink (non-alcoholic)? Iced Tea
6. Tattoos? nope
7. Body piercing's? 2 in each ear.
8. How much do you love your job (1-10) 6.5 - great co-workers
9. Birthplace: St. Paul, MN
10. Favorite vacation spot? Anyplace tropical
11. Ever been to Africa? No
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? No
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. A, B, C, D, DD cup size? Somwhere around 36A or B... need to get resized after having kids.
15. 2 Door or 4 Door? 4 door
16. Salad dressing? Raspberry Vinagrette
17. Favorite pie? French Silk
18. Favorite number? 4
19. Favorite movie? Don't know.
20. Favorite holiday? July 4th - partly because it is in the middle of the summer
22. Favorite food? French Fries, Pasta
23. Favorite day of the week? Fri night to Sat night
24. Favorite brand of body soap? I think we use Dove now.
25. Favorite TV show? Las Vegas
26. Toothpaste? Aquafresh (whitening if I want to splurge)
27. Favorite smell? clean, Lilac
28. What do you do to relax? Internet, read, scrapbook
29. Message to your friends reading this? Hey all! :D
30. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Financially sound and family happy.
31. What do you do when you are bored? Surf the web
32. Furthest place you will send this message? I will go with Heidi and Australia.
33. Who will respond the fastest? Any of my fellow SS bloggers.
34. Least likely to respond? My friends without blogs (Rox!!)
TAG YOU ARE IT!!!!
C-Ya!

Dreams

The past two nights I have had the most horrible dreams.  Nightmares, I suppose.
Mon night-Tue Morn:  A person came into where I was (possibly work - thought it seemed more like a store or bank) and went on a shooting rampage.  They were aiming for me and were shooting, but must have had blanks because I don't remember actually being hit.

Tue night-Wed Morn:  Nick had been somewhere (some rich person's house) and I took the kids to hang out and use their pool.  And when I was there I realized he was cheating on me.  I was so upset because IRL I think there is about a .00000001% chance he would do such a thing.  So I brought the kids to my parents house and went to hang out with Earl from "My Name is Earl".. and he had a bunch of friends over and all the guys were doing a mock strip tease to cheer me up.

Either way, I did not sleep well and had a hard time getting up both days.  And it may just be stress with Nick's company and such that is causing these crazy nightmares.  I am just wiped.

Though if anyone is a dream expert if you want to diagnose me, go right ahead.
C-Ya!

Truthlaidbear

Another fun thing you can place on your sidebar on your blog comes from truthlaidbear.com
My Ecosystem Details
It is great for those that like to be "titled"... the more people you get linked from your blog, the better an organism you are. Right now I am a Multicellular Microorganism... you can check it out towards the bottom of my sidebar.

Have fun!
C-Ya!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy V-Day to all out there.
I kind of like this day.. I mean some people hate how it is a commercial holiday and it is all about spending money. I like that for some people it makes them stop and think about the ones that they love. Especially for those that don't appreciate it.

A special Happy Valentine's Day to my three Valentines:

I Love You Nick, Jeffrey and Samantha!!!

Busy day for the kids too. Jeffrey had a V-Day party at preschool and then they both have one at Day care. This meant Mommy (and Daddy) had to buy and put together Valentine's (cannot wait till the kids are old enough to do this!).
C-Ya!

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

I saw this one on Pamela's blog and thought it would be a great one for today - Valentine's Day.

Your Candy Heart Says "First Kiss"

You're a true romantic who brings an innocent hope to each new relationship. You see the good in every person you date, and you relish each step of falling in love. Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic dinner your sweetie cooks for you Your flirting style: friendly and sweet What turns you off: cynics who don't believe in romance Why you're hot: you always keep the romance alive

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

Yep... I am a romantic at heart!
C-Ya!

New Poll

Well sorry for all the posts today... I guess I missed blogging over the weekend.
This one I made with Heidi in mind... check out the poll on my sidebar... I am going to keep it there for a while then move it down...

C-Ya!

LifeStatus

Since I know some people look to my blog to find fun stuff to put on theirs, I have to point this site out:


Lifestatus.com

Basically it is for all of you out there that have "blog stalkers" (*ahem* Heidi *ducking*).. you sign up and add your own "button" on your sidebar (mine is towards the bottom and looks a little different then the one above).. and then it gives your status based on if you have logged into their site today. So for days that you don't feel like blogging, you can still log in and tell everyone you are safe!!!

Just a PSA!

C-Ya!