My second contribution to the Message in a Bottle Meme:

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.

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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.

Of the 509 members in the Moms Community on cre8Buzz, I RANKED NUMBER 8 TODAY!!

LOOK:

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:

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!

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

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™.

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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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!

]]> http://realworldmom.com/2008/02/09/friendship-meme-a-new-award/feed/ 7 http://realworldmom.com/2008/02/05/speaking-of-craigslist/ http://realworldmom.com/2008/02/05/speaking-of-craigslist/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:05:11 +0000 Stacey http://realworldmom.com/?p=114 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”