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I have so much to blog about and not enough time. Time and that I could post twice a day for the next two weeks and probobly still have lots to say. Now watch, next week I won’t be able to think of one fun or interesting thing to blog about.

Let’s get on with the show. Last week I was tagged by a grrls wrrld with a meme to list seven random things about me. I know I have done similar ones to this one, but let’s give it a go shall we.

1. I have a toe ring. I have had one since 1986. The particular one I am wearing is 15 years old and was made out of beads by my youngest sister. The ones before that were all rubber rings that would only last so long then break. This one is going on strong.

2. I used to drive a motorcycle. And if I can remember to bring the photo to my sister’s house and scan it in, one day you will all get to see me on my former ride. I sold it to buy a convertible, still only had two seats, but it was much more convenient in the rain and while wearing skirts.

3. I lived in England for a year. February 1977 – February 1978. I still remember all the castles and Brighton Beach and our little house in Sutton, Surrey. I remember my best friend Liana (who still sends cards, along with her Mom for birthdays and holidays) and our school Devonshire Public school. My younger sister was born there, but has never been back.

4. I play a cello. Not very well anymore, I could use a little practice to get up to snuff again.

5. I also play a flute. I taught myself and then gave my sister my flute and haven’t seen it since.

6. I worked at Cineplex Odeon for two months shy of 10 years. It was the longest ten years of my life.

7. One person (and only one,ever) told me I would make a terrible mother and should never have kids. I never knew why he said that and wish I knew where he was today, so I could go over and smack him in the face. And of course brag about my kids.

You are probobly all wondering why A is for Apple?

Because I have the best Hubby in the whole entire world. You see, my trusty Dell laptop is starting to give me trouble. I love it to peices and it is our second Dell laptop, my fourth if you count the two I used at work. I also used Dell desktops at work and loved them too. But, now that my photography passion is taking over again in my life, I wanted my next laptop to be an Apple. I was waiting until I had a complete handle on my camera and learned all the ins and outs of Photoshop Elements.

But Hubby was tired of me getting frustrated with my Dell, although he tried to convince me that a new Dell was all I needed and even the professionals aren’t using Apples for photography anymore. I stood fast and declared, “I will buy my own next year when I can start earning some money again”. So, Hubby did some research and visited a few shops. His research identified the fact that I was right. Can we hear that again folks. I WAS RIGHT. Apples are awesome for what I want to do.

Hubby decided that I should have one. You see tomorrow is my birthday so for my birthday this year I got my Apple. I have no idea yet how to use it entirely, but I am learning. And for now I cannot do a full post, complete with links from Safari. I will need to keep posting from my Dell until my migration. So far so good, I love it to peices, I just uploaded all my photos, so we are off and running.

Here’s to Apples.

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Tags, tags, tags…

Thank you miss mel, for tagging me with a seven’s meme. I think I may have done one of these before, but hey let’s see if I can list seven things I haven’t listed before. And if I repeat myself then I apologize.

Here are the rules… Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs the 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog. Ok, so I don’t really like tagging people, but if you want to play along leave a comment saying that you played so we can all check out what you wrote.

1. I lived in England for a year as a child. I was six going on seven and my younger Sister by one was born there. My father was posted there to open a church so we all tagged along for the ride. The six month stint turned into a year. I have fond memories of living there despite the rainy weather. I remember all and I mean all of the castles. I remember our trip to Paris and NOT going up the Eiffel Tower because I figured we would be back again soon (uh… thirty years later I have not been back) and I remember wearing uniforms to school and how cool I thought it was. We came home with a British accent and lots of jealousy from our friends here. I would love to go back one day.

2. I used to ride a motorcycle. Not that long ago either, ok, it was actually seventeen years ago… I am starting to feel really, really old. I miss my bike especially when the weather is this awesome and you want to feel the freedom of the open air. Hubby used to ride too, but neither of us have bikes now, such a shame. We can’t even convince A to want to learn he thinks they are silly. Not when you have to pay for your own gas it isn’t!!

3. I play a cello. It is such a strange instrument to play, but I wanted to go to a certain middle school and I had to play a stringed instrument. Lori Singer played the cello on Fame and always looked so cool, so I thought I should give it a try. I don’t look quite as cool and I need some practice, but my cello sits in the basement eagerly awaiting to be held again.

4. I was a cheerleader in High School. And I loved every second of it. I was deferred for a year because my marks were a bit low, but eventually I made it to the junior squad and became captain, then on to the senior squad. I was so tall that I thought they wouldn’t take me because of it, but that wasn’t it at all. I even remeber some of the cheers. I would love to coach a cheerleading squad now with all the extra flips and dances that they do now compared to when I was a cheerleader.

5. I have a thirst for knowledge. Some days it just doesn’t seem that way, but I truly love to know a little bit about everything. I loved it when my friends would call me up because they couldn’t figure out how to work something or clean something or fix something. I get my thirst from my Dad. Although he is not always right when it comes to opinions about things, he is really truly right when it comes to fixing or putting things together. We think alike us two, and I love it!

6. I love to cook. And that includes baking. Sadly, as of late I have not been doing a lot of either. And it isn’t because I am pregnant, although it plays a small part. It is because I am tired of cooking these awesome gourmet meals that I alone appreciate. When you spend a good 45 minutes making a delicious Chicken Wellington it just sucks the life out of you when two of your family members pour a bottle of ketchup over it and the other eats a ham and cheese sandwich. Cooking for one is just not that much fun. And baking is off right now because we can all stand to lose a couple of pounds.

7. I am my Mother. There I said it. Now if any of you tell her I admitted it on the Internet, I will find you. I can distinctly remember the argument that my Mom and I had back when I was about sixteen or seventeen where I yelled at her, “When I get older I will be the exact opposite of you!” That lasted about five years, then slowly I turned into her. Complete with the cleaning obsessively (I am not as bad as her though) and the way I bring up J, it is all my Mom. So it is true, you eventually become just like your Mom.

And those are seven things about me. Will be back tomorrow with an update on the long weekend, the basement, the new haircut and more.

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A little more info about yours truly, courtesy of a Meme from Karen MEG. Let’s see if there is anything I haven’t shared before.

INSTRUCTIONS: Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so.
1) Pointless Drivel
2) Shelli’s Sentiments
3 Curiosity Killer
4) A Day in the Life (aka gliks)
5) Life is Good… At the Beach

Next select five people to tag: (if you haven’t done it already)
I think most bloggers I know have done this one, but if you haven’t join in and let me know in the comments that you decided to do the Meme.

What were you doing 10 years ago?
Finishing University, Slinging beer for a living, spending summers by the beach and pool and hanging out with my future Hubby.

What were you doing 1 year ago?
Hanging out with my FIL who was cisiting from Vancouver, getting ready for a trip to Regina to visit my Sister and worrying that Hubby wasn’t going to like his new job that he just started.

Five snacks you enjoy:
1) Skittles ( a weakness I am trying to overcome)
2) Cinnamon Sticks
3) Fresh fruit with yogurt dip
4) Coffee
5) Any kind of cracker that is just hanging around in a bowl waiting to be snacked on.

Five songs to which you know all the lyrics:
1) Jack and Diane (John Mellencamp)
2) One (U2)
3) Jump (Pointer Sisters)
4) Life is a Highway (Tom Cockrane)
5) Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2) – ok, so I know most U2 songs, and I can think of other words to songs right now, but can’t think of the name of the song, so U2 it is.

Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:
1) Pay off the mortgage
2) Buy my dream beach house in Rehoboth
3) Make sure my kids were taken care of
4) Travel over to Europe and back to California
5) Spoil my family rotten.

Five bad habits:
1) Snacking when nervous
2) Fiddling with my hands
3) Not putting my soda cans in the recycling
4) Sun worshiping without the SPF.
5) Procrastinate when I don’t think I can do something.

Five things you like doing:
1) Snuggling with J
2) Shopping at fancy stores
3) Blogging
4) Taking photos
5) Meeting Hubby for lunch

Five things you would never wear again:
1) Leg warmers
2) Addidas ‘underwear’ style shorts
3) My old cheerleading uniform
4) My little blue dress (unless I lose a good 20lbs or more after this baby, but if I do make it, I’ll wear it and post photos)
5) Most likely my overalls.

Five favorite toys:
1) laptop
2) camera
3) car
4) phone
5) internet

phew! Be sure to let me know if you play along…

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