I may be from Georgia, and I may talk a little slow, but I ain’t stupid. I have been dealing with someone for 2 days about a line of code in a post and they wouldn’t listen to me because they automatically assume that people are dumb and do not know what they’re doing. I […]
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I am definitely a gift giver. I love letting others know that they are special to me. When you have no idea of what to get someone, you should consider sending a gift basket that’s filled with delicious edibles. Gifts from DelightfulDeliveries.com are perfect. You can find baskets for many reasons like holidays, births, get […]
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Sassy tagged me for this meme and it’s really easy. All you have to do is answer them using the first letter of your name. Me being Jess, all of my answers have to star with a J…. Sounds simple enough, but let’s see how well I do.
Famous Singer: Johnny Cash
Four Letter Word: Junk
Street: […]
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I have so much stuff in my house that I need to get either rid of or at least organized. I’d like to get it done room by room. What I really need to do is bring in some New York movers to get the job done. Those guys don’t waste time. […]
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Jesse has had 5 loose teeth for the longest time. One on the bottom has been flopping for days and I’ve tried several times to pull it. He’ll always move and say that it’s sore and I’ll leave it alone. Well, yesterday it was practically laying upside down, so I said that it needed to […]
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I received several calls today from different people needing ideas of what to buy this one or that one. Why on earth they think that I know everyone so well is beyond me. I guess I do know everyone better though. I’m the quiet and observant one, so I pick up more on the details […]
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I hate nighttime. I sit here and think I that I heard something and then my mind creates another noise. I was doing laundry, but had to stop so that I could have total silence in the house. I’m sleepy and ready for bed, but I can’t go to sleep when my nerves are going […]
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I have had my eye on Johnny Depp since I was a fairly young girl. He has always been one of the cutest males I have ever seen. I have watched him grow from a young guy on 21 Jump Street all the way up to the absolutely handsome man he is today. You know […]
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Your Elf Name Is…
Booty Fluffernutter
What’s Your Elf Name?
Ok, I’m not so sure on this one. What’s a fluffernutter? I sound like I come from a Dr. Seuss book. And why Booty? There ain’t that much junk in my trunk! If they think I do now… Wait until after all the Christmas sweets are gone… Ugh, […]
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If there is one thing in this world that I can’t stand, it’s lies. I have never understood the point of telling a lie. Why not just be upfront and honest? It is much easier to tell the truth than it is to tell a lie, because you never have to worry about keeping up […]
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I’ve just been handed the happy ending to a not completely great day. Keith just walked in very late and I knew something was wrong. He handed me a piece of paper that apparently is a ticket. I’m glad I didn’t say anything, because I was about to fuss at him for speeding… He got […]
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I can stand for things to be out of place, it causes me to malfunction. Currently, Kel is rolling around in Jesse’s old wheelchair and Keith is sleeping on the couch. No, I didn’t kick him out of the bed, he actually got up with the rest of us this morning and came in here […]
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The gifts I was wrapping earlier were the games for Jesse’s Wii that he’ll open on Christmas. They are unbelievably expensive. It will take a while to get a variety built up for him to play, but not as long of a time as I had originally thought. There’s a site called PlayerChain where you […]
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I have put so much thought, effort and money into giving my kids a good Christmas this year and it keeps going bad. It started with me putting the things I had for gifts in the living room, open, out on the table. No one ever goes in that room, especially the kids. Jesse went […]
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I know Christmas can be really stressful. The cost of buying gifts becomes overwhelming very fast, but there are ways to help out your financial issues. If you are struggling to afford Christmas, then maybe you should apply for quick pay day loans online. You can get money quick, and in varying amounts. You can […]
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Just when I was getting so proud of myself for almost being finished with buying gifts, the bomb dropped. I have to do something for Kel’s birthday this weekend. His birthday is on Dec. 5th, so it has to be done this Saturday or no one will be able to come. We might just have […]
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It seems that baby fever is going around. I must have taken the right vitamins because it hasn’t gotten me. My sisters and I received some photo birth announcements from a cousin the other day and they all sat around talking about how adorable the baby is and how it’s time for a new baby […]
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Ever heard of Vehicular Testicular Removal (VTR)? No? Hmmmm…. Well, let me fill you in. This is a new practice that I am about to begin specializing in.
The Background: While driving down the interstate a few weeks ago, I was passed by a small truck that had more bumper stickers attached to it than there […]
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Have you ever been to St. Augustine? If not, you really should. It is America’s oldest city and is absolutely beautiful. If you go at the right time, you can get to see the beautiful city along with some really great artwork. Going to the St. Augustine Artwalk would be a great weekend getaway. The […]
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From now on, I will never join anything that requires me to use my phone number or home address. All day today there has been a number calling our house and leaving messages for me to return the call. I figured it was a wrong number until I came online to check my email and […]
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I finally figured out what to get my sister and one of my nieces for Christmas. I ordered them each a shirt from Ralph Lauren that didn’t look too much like equestrian riding apparel. I am so out of the loop on fashion and what’s hot, so this wasn’t easy. I figured that as long […]
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I could so go for building a fire tonight. I’m freezing and have been since I woke up this morning. I have worn a jacket pretty much all day long and just can’t warm up. My feet are like ice. I am so ready for winter to be over with. When does the groundhog come […]
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I am a very independent person. I do not ask for help unless I absolutely cannot do something on my own. I hate being treated like I am just a girl and that I can’t do something or that I do not know what I am talking about. The last time we bought a vehicle, […]
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Sometimes we get so caught up with the problems in our lives that we can’t see the good. I always take Thanksgiving Day as a time to reflect instead of a day to pig out. Don’t get me wrong, the food’s nice, but I like to think more about all of the good things in […]
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I really love games. I’m always playing something when I’m at the computer. I have been playing pool lately and it’s about to get the best of me. There are always people adding me to their yim when I go in the room to play and it’s about to tick me off. Here are a […]
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I love the holiday season. It makes me happy and makes me want to do more for others. It must do the same for Gallery Collection. They have did a great public service that I’d like you to know about. They have just announced their affiliation with Soldiers Angels and are providing aide and comfort […]
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So I’ve been playing with the manual settings again. I had an accident the other day when Keith was driving up. I had it the speed thing turned all the way to the left, pointed the camera at him and had a pretty cool result. That’s when I really started understanding the settings. I still […]
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I love having a fire during the winter. I normally keep one going about all season long, but since having Kel, I can’t now. He is too dangerous to build a fire around. So, I have an alternative. I have an Ambient Fire Video Fireplace DVD. It is really neat to watch and allows me […]
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I have been goofing with my camera again and playing around with the manual setting, so you may be seeing a large amount of pictures coming up… Just thought I’d warn you. I have taken so many pictures of the lights on the tree and some of them are kinda cool. I wanted some to […]
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We all know how life can wear us out, but some have it worse than us. Most of you know that my oldest son has spina bifida and is paralyzed from his waist down. He has to use his upper body to move himself around and it gets hard on him. We are working on […]
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What Jessica Means
J is for Juicy
E is for Extraordinary
S is for Smooth
S is for Successful
I is for Innocent
C is for Classy
A is for Alert
What Does Your Name Mean?
Juicy? Should I even touch this one?
Extraordinary… Yeah, I’ve been told that once or twice.
Smooth… O… M…. G….. There’s so many ways that I can go with this […]
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I have taken so many pictures over the past couple of weeks, and some of them turned out pretty good, mainly the ones of my kids. I am wanting to print some of them but I can’t seem to remember to buy ink for my printer. I used to keep extra ink cartridges, but have […]
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I like to think that I am a very easy person to talk to. I’m very open and a great listener. Sometimes communication can be the hardest thing. I always do my best to listen and meet the needs of everyone. Today Kel was screaming “ice” at me, so I gave him a bowl of […]
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Traveling the world is one thing that I really want to do. I rarely get outside of the small town I grew up in and continue to live in, and I would really like to get to see other places. I really don’t have an excuse for not going places, it isn’t as expensive as […]
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Yes, I know that’s an odd title, but it’ll look good when someone leaves a comment here and it shows up as “So & So on Shiny Balls” in my sidebar. Cute huh? No? Ok. On with the post. I finally put my tree up today. Jesse was supposed to help me but he ended […]
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I am wanting to get more accessories for my new found love. I have actually started to understand the manual settings, but it’s going to take some help to get it perfected. I am going to have to get a tripod because I can’t hold steady. The battery only lasts for 2 hours, so I […]
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So, it wasn’t too bad yesterday, but I was so happy to get home. Sometimes being around family is stressful and it really shouldn’t be. I hate feeling like an outsider, but I am one. I was thinking today about how everyone in my family knows that I have a website, and yet not a […]
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I get so confused sometimes when trying to figure out what to buy certain people. My sisters are generally easy to buy for, but it still gets hard at times. I would like for this year to be a fun Christmas. I would like to buy them things that they are not used to getting. […]
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Since my parents have to work on Thanksgiving Day, we’re having ours tomorrow. I’m back on the outs with my family again, it’s really bad this time. No one’s speaking to me. Why? Because I spent $828 on a camera… Go figure. Anyways, I’m dreading this meal. I’ll sit all alone and listen to everyone […]
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I have a lot of things in my home that I keep hidden away because I do not have a proper way of displaying them. I hate to have things set out around my home in a sloppy way, so I keep them tucked away in boxes. I would love to have a neat way […]
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I have tried to be lazy all day and it’s just not happening. This one wants this and that one wants that and I just want to lay around. I spent half the day on the phone working out appointments and such. Now Jesse is wanting to put up the Christmas tree. I normally have […]
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The tax season is approaching fast and I am not looking forward to it. Taxes aren’t as bad on us as they are some others, but it’s still rough. A brother-in-law of mine is self employed and really sunk himself into tax debt a couple of years ago. He didn’t think it would hurt him […]
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I was so glad to hear how everyone was going against Google yesterday. That really lifted my spirits. I hate to see companies that try to “take over the world”… Sorry Brain, but I always did like Pinky better. Narf! Anyways, I’m also glad to hear that our blogs will soon be rated by other […]
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I guess I am going to have to finally give in and get us new cell phones. I hate doing this because I have a hard time deciding on a phone. Another reason I hate getting new phones is the cost. I am fine with a basic phone, but not my husband. He has to […]
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Sometimes I am an obsessive person. I find something I like and I obsess over it until I have mastered it. A week ago, I became obsessed with playing pool online. I play and play and just keep losing, but I can’t quit. So far my best record is like 6 losses in a row. […]
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If you are considering expanding your business, then you might want to think about getting a Business Loan. There are many places out there to get one from, but you need to make sure that you are choosing one that will work with you like EZUnsecured.com. They offer a great service that helps you to […]
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Recipe for Banana Bread
Ingredients:
2 Laughing Eyes
2 Loving Arms
2 Well Shaped Legs
2 Firm Milk Containers
1 Fur Lined Mixing Bowl
2 Large Nuts
1 Large Banana
Method:
1. Look into Loving Eyes.
2. Fold in Loving Arms.
3. Spread Well Shaped Legs.
4. Squeeze and massage Milk Containers gently until Fur Lined Mixing
Bowl is well greased. Check frequently with […]
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I finally received the last of what I had ordered. I decided to go ahead and wrap it before the kids sneaked around and found it. I thought the guest/storage room was more organized than what it is. Apparently, I haven’t been in that room in quite a while. There are so many boxes and […]
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We just came into Fall and it’s already feeling more like Winter. The leaves are crunchy:
What once were beautiful flowers are now strange looking things:
The walks require a sweater:
And my kids are in the holiday mood:
And I have figured out that my camera makes the picture files way too large for Flickr.
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My Mama has been calling me over to the plantation quite a bit within the past month. She comes up with all of these odd jobs that she doesn’t know how to do and just knows that I’ll be able to do them. My last one was to work on the computers down at the […]
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I give up on Google Goober. They screw me over every time I turn around. I am officially banning them from my life, like they have pretty much banned me from the internet. Everyone that does sponsored posts should do the same. Goober has grown too big for its britches and someone needs to put […]
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Have you ever heard of Miley Cyrus? What about Hannah Montana, sometimes spelled Hanah Montana? Now you know who I am talking about. I watch her show every single day with my oldest son. He is completely in love with her, well, as much in love as an almost 8 year old can be. He […]
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Ok, I have to stop playing around with the plugins. I have a hard time getting them to work and then I just keep typing post after post hoping that it will work, and it never does. Jess, you have to quit this… It’s a must!
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I’m browsing through different toys at a site, which I will not name because they have seriously ticked me off, and I was reading some of the reviews on one toy… I’m thinking that a kid probably did write this because of the errors and also because of the silliness of it… I promise that […]
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I started out blogging on a free host. It was nice for a while, but then I found out about all the joys of having my own site hosted. When you have your own hosted site, you get so much more freedom and the possibilities of what you can do with your site are endless. […]
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I finally got an email today saying that the rest of my orders had been shipped. It’s about time. I placed the orders on Nov. 6th and they’ve just now been sent off. I was starting to really worry because I had already paid for everything and had nothing to show for the money. Once […]
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Just when you think you’re getting ahead, something always happens. Keith came home the other night and told me that he had a small accident happen on his way to work. Apparently, he was traveling behind a semi or dump truck and a rock flew out from under it. He now has a nice sized […]
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I’ve been working on cleaning up my categories list for the past hour. I have managed to delete about 15 categories so far, it’s very time consuming having to move them post by post and making sure that I put them in the right spot. The list has gotten really long, so I’m trying my […]
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I rarely get to travel during the holidays. I go to my aunts in Jacksonville about once every three years, and although I love it there, I would love to get to go to other places. The only thing holding me back is the cost of traveling and all the work that goes into planning […]
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You asked for it, Angry… I have no choice but to do this to you… I would like for everyone to see what happened after Angry stayed on Woody for too long. Woody can only take so much excitement before he loses control and collapses… Isn’t it like that for all men? Anyways… Here’s Limp […]
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