Real World Mom

Mimi from Mimi Writes has created one of the coolest memes ever: Message in a Bottle.  For all the participants and how you can throw your own bottle into the blog ocean, just go HERE.

My second contribution to the Message in a Bottle Meme:

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Welcome friends–new and not-so-new! I’m proud to be a participant in the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party 2008! Please click on the image above to see what it’s all about!

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Becca from BeccA’s Buzz has done it again! Another great Give Me 5!

The ‘Give Me Five’ Monday meme is designed to share fun information with each other in a simple, short list! Here’s how it works: Each week, I will put out a random topic from my list of topics and you share 5 answers of your choice on the given topic and link back here! You can add photos, links or stories or just a simple list of your own of 5 things that relate to the topic as it pertains to you and your life experiences. It doesn’t have to be in any order of importance unless otherwise specified.

Sign up for weekly reminder emails at beccagirl@charter.net.

THIS WEEK’S THEME:  GIVE ME 5 LINKS TO YOUR OWN PAST BLOG POSTS THAT ARE MOST MEMORABLE FOR YOU.

1-  To Pierce or Not to Pierce (12/27/07)~  Guess I like this post because I decided to stand up to my stbx.  For years, he controlled me (or tried to), so it’s empowering to do what I think is right, whether he agrees or not.  Her birthday is in three weeks!

2-   Another Form of Family (12/16/07)~  This one is near and dear to my heart because it’s about my friends and how important they are to me.

3-  Perfectionism (12/12/07)~  I battle with this way too frequently.

4-  Teen Alcohol & Substance Abuse (1/25/08)~  Important info here!

5-  Top 10 Sex Myths Debunked (1/21/08)~   Found some entertaining stuff in the article that inspired this post.

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Ok, not really, but I do feel pretty damn close!
Of the 509 members in the Moms Community on cre8Buzz, I RANKED NUMBER 8 TODAY!!

LOOK:

You may remember that I posted about cre8Buzz the other day. (The post where I admitted to being totally addicted to the site!)

I’m normally not the type to brag, but, in this case, I just had to share! I’m too excited not to! If you get a chance, please stop by and visit my cre8Buzz page, and if you don’t already have an account there, sign up! It’s easy and so much fun!!

Click on the logo to go to the home page:



And now for my acceptance speech… Just kiddin’! Thanks for sharing in my happy news!

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My friend Donna from Cold Coffee…and reruns posted the other day about a site that has become my absolute favorite hang out these days –cre8Buzz– and I thought it was a great idea! Please visit Donna and read her post on cre8Buzz, “Be seen… be heard… be found.”

cre8Buzz is a social networking site that allows you to “be seen… be heard… be found” while having a helluva lot of fun! Like Donna, I have met some of the absolutely coolest people there–and discovered a plethora of excellent blogs!

Are you a member of cre8Buzz? If so, please visit my page and Donna’s and say hello! If you’re not, go check it out and see what you’ve been missing! Hope to see you soon!

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Yahoo has turned down Microsoft’s $44.6 billion bid to further screw up take the company over. (“Yahoo Formally Rejects Microsoft Offer”.)

Even though the maker of “Windoze” will probably eventually win this war, it’s so nice to see someone tell them “No.”!

Can you tell I’m not a huge fan of Microsoft? Good!
As you may already know, I live with T, who is a Computer Tech God, and he converted me to Linux some time ago.

So far, Ubuntu is my favorite distribution, and the one I’m currently using is Ubuntu 7.10/Gutsy Gibbon. It’s extremely user-friendly, and, unlike “Winblows”, very customizable–which I really like!

If you’d like to see more on Linux vs. “The Evil Empire”, be sure to visit T’s website: The Inflatable Soapbox™.

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Misty Dawn at My Dogs Keep Me Sane posted this meme but left it open for anyone to do (rather than tagging them), and I’m going to do the same on this one. So, feel free to have at it if ya want!

The Rules:

1. Link to the person that tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
4. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
5. Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website
6. Let your tagger know when you entry is up

My Six Non-Important/Habits/Quirks:

1. Like Misty, I must be at least partially covered when I go to sleep, no matter what the weather is like.
2. Before I leave the house or go to bed, I always check to make sure the doors are locked and the range is off (sometimes more than once–can we say “O.C.D.”?)
3. I absolutely love Wawa’s Original Cappuccino, and I try to get one every day. However, my first does of caffeine in the morning must be just a regular cup o’ joe.
4. If above mentioned first cup of coffee is not exactly the way I like it, I can become cranky.
5. I prefer writing in black ink (when I actually write and not type!).
6. I really hate being late. I think it’s because I don’t like to feel rushed, and if I’m running behind schedule, I’m forced to rush.

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Colin from Life tagged me a few days ago with this. Here’s another fun meme!

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Anger is only one letter short of danger

If someone betrays you once, it is his fault;

If he betrays you twice, it is your fault.

Great minds discuss ideas;

Average minds discuss events;

Small minds discuss people.

He, who loses money, loses much;

He, who loses a friend, loses much more;

He, who loses faith, loses all.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature,

But beautiful old people are works of art.

Learn from the mistakes of others

You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.

Friends, you and me…

You brought another friend…

And then there were 3…

We started our group…

Our circle of friends…

And like that circle…

There is no beginning or end…

Yesterday is history.

Tomorrow is mystery.

Today is a gift.

So now, let’s see how many circle’s of friends we can make by simply adding your link on this Friendship Meme!

1-Catsy Carpe Diem, 2- Catsy Downloads, 3-Out of the Blue, 4- A Day to Savor and Relish 5- A Piece of Idea 6- Write Shy 7- Stupid Wise 8- onlinememorylane 9- See Me For What You Will 10- Michelle’s Small World 11. Chez Francine 12. La Place de Cherie 13. Le bric à brac de Cherie 14- Life 15- Real World Mom 16-ADD YOURSELF HERE!!

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Here are my nominees: Where One Day Runs Into Another, A Whole Lot of Nothing, Sexy Housewife, and Latte Mommy. And anyone else who would like to participate!

 

 

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Since joining the blogosphere several weeks ago, I have been blessed with the gift of meeting many wonderful people. Most are men and women who have been blogging for quite some time, and are very talented at what they do! Yet, they made room for another new kid on the block (me), and welcomed me with their support and friendship.I wanted a way to show my appreciation to those that have touched me in some way–whether it be a particular post, a whole blog, or the person behind the blog. So, I have come up with the Real World Mom “You Light Up My Life Award”, in honor of those special people.The first recipient is Maria, from Immoral Matriarch: Catechizer for her frequent support on my blog, her honesty and courage to tell it like it is and for her wicked sense of humor! I offer you this humble token, Maria, because you have made a difference to me, and I thank you!

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Since joining the blogosphere, I’ve seen mention of Craigslist on a couple occasions. Both times were about outrageous ads posted there.

Seems that trend continues…

Today, I came across an article on Yahoo News, telling of an idiot guy in Connecticut who placed an ad on Craigslist offering to sell pot. Yep. Marijuana. Weed. Maryjane.

And I bet you can guess what happened to the genius.

“Connecticut Man Tries to Sell Pot Online”

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