And the winners are...

If you are looking for internet love here are some of your choices. I am so glad that I am married.

" My interests include motorsports such as snowmobiling, cars, and mechanics. "


His keywords? Colt 45, Corrections, Vodka


Corrections? Is that like correction facility?








I didn't even bother looking at his description of himself. I couldn't get past the shirt.






What?? This guy is still available?

I can't believe I didn't hold out for him. Especially after he describes himself as "Mysterious." That's it..one word. Now you wanna drop him a line, right?

I really hope his friends did this for a sick, cruel joke.



"Wild guy who enjoys life. I work hard but also play hard. Enjoys dancing the weekend and working out after work. I'm looking for people to party with on the weekends or go to a few games/movies with. Think you can hang?"

Gee, I don't know if I'm up for the challenge. His requirements are pretty extensive.







*sighing and shaking head* Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! I am sure he is a nice guy. All I know is I saw "adolescent boy" in his description and moved on.





Thanks to LittleFluffyCloud for pointing me in the direction of HotorNot for a bit of a laugh. I don't mean to make fun of people but really what are some of them thinking???

Someone to keep you up ALL NIGHT...

It was time to fill that void again. But with whom? I was getting lonely and longed for a new roomie.

I checked out the bidders. There were several. Oh choices, choices. As a Libra, sometimes I have a bit of trouble.

Finally, I chose based on the fact that this "20-something, country music lovin', NASCAR watchin', animal savin' girl from the lovely state of Maryland" and I have a few things in common. Awesome! I am 20 something, I have family from Maryland, I have friends that LOVE country music, my husband loves watching NASCAR and I often lose him and one of my girlfriends to the races, and I LOVE animals (um..I have 2 Great Danes and 4 cats and donate to our SPCA and other animal rescuing organizations).

We also shared a moment on Saturday when she was fighting for a prime spot at a Kenny Chesney concert and I was pushing my way through internet traffic to get top real estate at a Godsmack concert.

Welcome! From what I understand you have a nice rack too (click here to preview). Hey! Another thing we have in common! SWEET!

13 of My Guilty Pleasures

1. Marble Slab Ice Cream--Chocolate Swiss or Birthday Cake with Heath pieces...yum! I especially like it after we go out for Mexican.

2. Mindless T.V.--America's Next Top Model (especially the marathons on Vh1), My Super Sweet Sixteen (oh what I could do with the money the waste!), The Hills, The Simple Life --I don't watch these on the nights they come on, I usually catch them on when they are reruns.

3. Handfuls of JellyBellies. I do not keep these in my house b/c I will eat them until I am sick!

4. Dance/Techno/House Music. Yes, in my mp3 player right now you can find Britney, Amber, LaBouche, Gina G., Samantha Mumba, 4 Strings, The Real McCoy, Moby....

5. Celebrity gossip mags. I don't buy them but I certainly read the ones that are laying around work. Hey, sometimes when the kids are sleeping you gotta fill your time somehow!

6. The E! Channel. This channel is what got me into "Melrose Place." Now I like "The Girls Next Door."

7. A cold beer after work before I hit the hay. I know it's 8am but that's MY 8pm..plus it's occasional.

8. Teen movies--"Bring It On", "Clueless", "Drive Me Crazy", "10 Things I Hate About You", "Not Another Teen Movie", "She's All That", "American Pie"...you get the picture

9. Lifetime T.V.--which my brother so senstively refers to as "The Wife Beater Channel"...sorry if that offends anyone but I found it funny when he said it. Something about Sundays in my big chair and a Lifetime movie.

10. Paying bills. I feel accomplised when I do it. I suppose it's not something that is typically "guilty" or "pleasureable", but I feel so good when I do it so I that's why I classify it as a "guilty pleasure."

11. Peanut Butter M&Ms. I have been known to eat a whole bag by myself in a 12 hour shift at work...and not an individual sized one either. I'm talking the big size party bag!

12. The way Ambien makes me feel right before I fall asleep. A bit of a buzz, off to sleep, and no hangover!

13. Checking out people's medicine cabinets or underneath their counters in their bathrooms. Not sure why, but I have been known to take a quick peek.

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A Cry for Help

Tylenol Overdose. The diagnosis of the week it seems. In the past two nights, I have had taken care of 2 boys who have felt desperate enough for attention (love? help?) and used this method to gain it.

Where is the breakdown in communication between parent and child that causes the child to down 10,000mg-15,600mg of Tylenol at once in order to gain attention? Is that even the reason?

In the past two nights, I have had TWO boys with Tylenol OD. Of course, this buys them large bore IVs and IV fluids, multiple lab draws to watch for liver damage, clotting factors, and drug levels in the blood, stomach pumping if it JUST happened, a charcoal slurry if they came in a couple hours within taking the pills, and last but not least MORE pills (liver protectants). If the Tylenol level is high enough in the bloodstream the IV fluids will be replaced with an IV infusion of the same liver protectant.

The attention doesn't stop there. Not only will the medical doctors be visiting often but psychiatrists will make a pit stop, nurses will be coming in the room every hour. ALL of us ask the same question, "Do you want to hurt yourself?" "Do you have plans to hurt yourself?" Oh, and being alone is never an issue. If parents can't stay, then a sitter is provided to watch every move made.

After being cleared medically, the patient is then sent to the psych hospital across the street. There they will enjoy a journey into their mind by one on one sessions and group therapy. Who knows..I'm not a psych nurse, but I'm sure there is some form of self expression activity such as drawing or writing.

I am not going to lie and say I haven't made sarcastic comments about the Tylenol overdoses but I do find it truly sad that these children think they have to take these desperate measures to get the attention they are starving for. Not attention that says "Look what I can do" but the kind that says, "HEY, look at me I'm hurting and if you aren't going to listen to my words, hear my actions!"

However, I am glad that is was "only" Tylenol and not sleeping pills, antidepressants, etc. Also, it reinforces the fact that I am very grateful that my parents were easy to talk to and gave me plenty of POSITIVE reinforcement as I grew up. As socially inept as I sometimes felt, I knew that I still had self worth because my parents (especially Mom) helped me to build my self esteem on talents and skills I had, NOT attention from others.

Quittin' nursin'..gonna be a Groupie!

Last night...ROCKED!!! Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, and Nickelback under one roof!?

The night started at La Hacienda around 6pm. What better way to start the night than with Mexican food and beer? My husband and I met a couple friend of ours..no wait, just my girlfriend showed up b/c...oh yeah..that's right...her husband went to "watch the opening bands" (who didn't start 'til 7 ). So where was he? Believe It or Not, BACKSTAGE!!! Why can't my dad work there???

Anyway, I enjoyed my chips and salsa and 2 Dos Equis (haha..I had dos Dos Equis..anyway)..I'll bet my friend's hubby didn't get THAT backstage. So there.

After we hooked up with another couple we all knew and Feelin Way Too Damn Good, we took The Long Road to the venue. We left tickets for another couple friend of all of ours (they were going to be late) at will call. See You At the Show !(or maybe not..wrong tix got left..long story for a different day).

Three Days Grace was setting up. We missed Breaking Benjamin thanks to my 2nd Dos Equis. Dang it! :-(. Anyhow, Three Days Grace was not Painful at all, but Nickleback about had me Flat on the Floor! There is nothing like seeing Chad Kroeger wail on a guitar. He can really move those fingers (NOOO! Naughty thoughts!!). His voice is amazing...inspite of the beginnings of laryngitis. The drummer? Daniel Adair? I have never seen anyone move 4 limbs so fast in opposite directions. I could feel his bass drum in my chest!

They started with Animals..how better to get the crowd going than a song about sex? They moved through the show and pumped us up with the usual "You guys rock" and "You guys are the best crowd ever." Hell, it worked for me! I'll believe anything that comes from Chad's mouth (be gone naughty thoughts!). The various pyrotechnics didn't hurt in pumping up the crowd either...what is it about fire, oversized sparklers, and the words "You ready to fuckin' rock?" Perhaps it's ending the show with Figured You Out.

Now, that's just not fair...make me feel like a Rockstar all night long, sing those songs with that voice, tickle the guitar the way you do with THOSE FINGERS, and then shove me out the door after you told me "I like your pants around your feet"?? I may just have to Follow You Home.

It's All About ME

Since it's been quite some time since I've done one of these let me reacquaint you with ME ME ME with 13 fun filled facts!

1. Married for 6 years to the same wonderful, patient, unconditionally loving me back man, no kids but have 2 Great Danes and 4 Cats.

2. 5'0'', 100lbs, toned/fit, and try to keep a healthy lifestyle. But I balance it all out with my LOVE of beer (Red Stripe, Yuengling, Stella Artois, Fat Tire), Marble Slab Ice Cream, and whatever Jacques Larson is slicin' and dicin' at Mercato (Mom and Bonus Dad's GORGEOUS Italian restaurant in historic downtown Charleston). Jacques is a food genius (and ain't too bad to look at either!).

3. I am a fine art and sometimes nude model for a local painter/photographer, John Carroll Doyle. I'm on my way to becoming "The Notorious Chana Spring" as I have bared bottom and breast in John's latest black and white photography book I see London, I see France.

4. I am the youngest member of the Charleston Ballet Theatre Guild. I have been afforded the opportunity to get to know the dancers, choregrapher, and people who run the show. I even get to sit in on rehearsals which is very cool. My favorite part? Love the dancers! What a passionate group! A quality I am drawn to!

5. I love ANYTHING peanutty! Honey roasted peanuts, peanut butter, Peanut butter M&Ms, Peanut M&Ms, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups..you get the picture.

6. I have my certificate in Forensic Nursing. I would like to be a SANE nurse for adults/adolescents/peds (sexual assault nurse examiner) but ULTIMATELY would love to be a CSI or Nurse Death Investigator (coroner).

7. I love to read but really have a hard time reading non-fiction. When I read, I wanna escape my reality and dive into someone else's. Some of my faves? Angry Housewives Eating Bon-Bons, The Time Traveler's Wife, and My Sister's Keeper, Door to December, and The Kite Runner.

8. I didn't pierce my ears until I was 16 because my dad wouldn't allow it. When my parents got divorced, after I was though being pissed, it was one of the first things I did. These days I have 2 holes in each ear and a belly button ring. Surprisingly, Dad accepted it all, chuckled and said, "What's next? A tattoo?" Hmm..now that you mention it....

9. Oh..if you haven't noticed...I despise the word "stepdad" and call my mom's hubby "Bonus Dad."

10. I LOVE comments on my blogs and get really excited when I get one. I feel really bummed and secretly say "What am I doing wrong?" when I don't get any.

11. Friends and family are very important to me. I believe we have REASON, SEASON, and LIFETIME friends. They all serve a purpose and should be highly regarded when they are passing through, pausing a moment, or staying for the long haul. As for family, they are there no matter what. We don't have to interact or like each other but what a blessing when you love and even LIKE the interaction time with family!

12. Thanks to my Mom and Bonus Dad my wine palate has come along way from my college days! Back then I thought I was so cool drinking White Zin and Riesling (ok chugging it from the bottle!) Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve (can't remember the year) was the best bottle of wine I've ever shared with my hubby, Bonus Dad, and Mom. Totally worth the $129 we bought it for! Such a full taste!

13. Jenny from Me & My Musings is a very good friend of mine from high school. Although we lost touch for a few years after graduation and now LAW school will keep her busy these days, we have reconnected and we get together we pick up with each other like there was never a PAUSE!

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There's A New Blog In Town

On my way to post this, I accidentally typed in www.blooger.com. Is that like a blogging booger? Just made me smile for a second.

Anyway, Deb is here and she's ranting! Ranting about the "beauty" of childbirth, adventures in hair removal for her "wolf crotch" (her words, not mine) and Saturday morning run-ins with the Texas Marshalls looking for her hubby.

I especially liked the "Weird Little Psych Test Thingy" in which she is walking through the woods with her hubby and sees a porcupine, a cup, her dream home, and stream to cross. Who cares, you ask? Well, your answer to each question tells you a little bit about how you view your problems, how you react to stress, importance of sex...you get the picture. Get over there and take it. Answer the questions as you read through so your answers aren't skewed by the interpretation.

WELCOME DEB! GLAD YOU ARE HERE!

SAY WHAT?

I have been a nurse for 7 years. For 2 of those, I was a labor and delivery nurse. I did love it at first but quickly tired of "epidermals", babies having babies, playing referee between 3 men who thought they were the "baby daddy", and rooms that smelled like a fish market (KID YOU NOT!). Desiring to work with kids, I switched hospitals and went to work on a Peds Hematology/Oncology unit. I LOVED IT! Finally..kids that ARE kids! Most say, "How sad!" No! Though these children are battling cancer and other chronic ailments, they enjoy life by playing in the playroom, drawing pictures for the nurses, and telling their story. Just ask 'em..they'll tell ya!

Somehow, though, after two years I wanted a bit more variety and decided to become part of the hospital's HOP which means I go to EIGHT different peds units (NNICU, Peds ER, Peds Cardiology, Infant/Toddler Unit, Peds Med/Surg, Peds Hem/Onc. and 2 different nurseries). Whew! I've been busy.

Here are some interesting peeps I've met along the way. Sometimes I chuckle to myself and sometimes I just shake my head and wonder.

I had a 2 year old sassy, very articulate, cancer patient and one evening I was helping to change her Pullup. We were cutting up and kinda did a roll my eyes thing as we talked. She looked at me and full of attitude said, "Ooooo...don't you cut yo eyes at me!" Same patient, another visit and her new baby brother was in the room and I asked what his name was, she said, very matter of factly, "Stankuh." She was also notorious for going into the hallway when the group of docs would round utside of her room and look at the male attending (the boss) and say, "Come here, boy!" What a little pistol!

"Lateesha", 25 years old, came in for a labor check. We were discussing how girls her age have already had 2, 3, maybe 4 kids. I told her I was proud of her for holding off until now. She responds, "Yeah, I'm surprised I didn't have no baby before diss cuz I like to F#$K too much." Oh, gross...thanks for the info. A little later we were talking about how some girls have babies to increase their welfare check and she interrupted to say, "Yeah I think das ok." Oops..sorry...missed your IV..gonna have to try again.

"So, what are you gonna name the baby?", I asked one family. "Rashaun, cuz that's French." Oh ok.

I was checking a laboring mother's blood pressure with the automated machine which made a humming sound as it inflated. As it did, Dad looks at me and asks, "Is that the baby growling?" Yes, he is very angry and wants out of there now!

I was helping a doc do a procedure on one of my peds liver failure patients. The doc ordered Ativan to help decrease the child's anxiety. (Sidenote: The relationship between Mom and patient was an interesting one in that they frequently teased each other.) I pushed the drug in and said, 'Ok, are you seeing those pink elephants yet that we talked about?" She looked around and said "Yeah, right over there!" and pointed to Mom who was wearing pink sweatpants. Hmmm...was it the drugs talking?

Last but not least, we had a seemingly normal couple laboring in one room. Well, the father of the baby (FOB) kept visiting another patient in a different labor room. Can you guess why??? Well, if not, here was his answer, "Oh, that's my other baby momma." Now I've heard it all.

Well, that's the stories for tonight, kiddies. Keep checking back for my next installment. Maybe tales of docs missing deliveries? Happens more than you think..even though they are right down the hall. Perhaps a list of names I see posted on nursery beds and patient doors. That's a good one. Tell me..how do you pronounce "Shithead"?

Saved by the Dell

Ask anyone that knows me and they'll tell you that music is muy importante to me. I am always changing the song on my MySpace to mirror my mood or try to convey feelings that I can't quite find the words for. My mp3 player is always with me in my car, at the gym, or on neighborhood walks/rollerblading. My computer, which houses my music library, travels with me throughout various places in my home to deliver my much needed musical therapy. Yes, I even take it into the bathroom with me when I am showering. Music just makes the mundane go quicker and dare I say..fun!

Imagine my panic when my mp3 player went on the fritz! I've had this feeling once before when my first mp3 player died after jumping off a treadmill once...but oh yeah....3 times in the matter of 20 minutes. One phone call to Dell later revealed that mp3 suicide wasn't covered in the regular warranty. My husband wasted no time in getting me another one in a very timely manner. Guess he didn't want to deal with my music withdrawals. Who can blame him? The whining, bitchiness, wandering aimlessly singing to myself..it's not pretty. Anyway, the other night he and I were on our way to dinner and true to form, I hooked up my player to my little car converter. The music started but only the right speaker delivered sound. Thinking I hadn't put the thingy into the jack all the way, I took it out, put it back in but this time it was clear in the right speaker and crackly in the left. Come on! I jiggled the wire around and the left speaker delivered clear sound. Whew! Nobody move! A little shaken but slightly relieved I optimistically said, "Oh it must be this connection. Hope it doesn't do that with my earphones."

Fast forward two days later at the gym. Getting ready to get my work out on and ready to listen to some heart pumping tunes, I hooked my ear phones up and to my horror, sound in the right ear only! Every time I moved the sound went in and out of the left ear. Crap! Are you kidding me? Stupid Dell! I was totally unimpressed at this point seeing as I had already been through one Dell product. True, the first go 'round was my fault which is why my dear dear player stayed in such a soft protective case...just in case of further suicide attempts....and there have been a couple.

Well, luckily I have the smartest husband ever! He took my player with the faulty jack and worked his magic. I don't know what he did but all I saw was screws everywhere, the silver housing being pried off and the guts of my player in his hands. I felt a little panic as I thought about reloading 500+ songs on a new player if he couldn't get this fixed. Interrupting my thoughts, he said, "I think I fixed your player." Nervously I hooked my earphones up and turned the player on. The tracks popped up and I quickly pushed PLAY. Lo and behold "All that noise and all that sound" blared through both ears! Yippee! A look of relief and accomplishment flooded his face. Yes, I'm sure that he is very proud that he staved off a music withdrawal episode. Can you imagine having to actually tote CDs again and not have a play list of at least 20 different artists? Oh! the horror. It's just too much. I just can't think about it.

I Really Do Like My Job

I saw that a Mr. Disgruntled stopped by my site this morning. Curious to see what he was disgruntled about, I stopped on by for a little look around. Turns out, that he allows all of us to leave a submission about whatever it is in our jobs that really gets to us. There are waiters, school photogs, deli workers, medical office personnel, etc. all letting it fly! Well, I couldn't resist after a night in the Peds ER! I am a nurse that travels to 8 different pediatric units and I have TONS of interesting stories and mostly they are happy and even funny because let's face it, kids react so innocently and spontaneously. They sure do say the darndest things! It's hard to explain what exactly gets to me..you just need to go HERE and get a little taste.

Go on over..read about a typical night in the "emergency" room, surf around, and leave your own submission! I can't wait for the next post!

Oh, a word to the wise, be nice to your waiter..you never know what kind of "extras" will end up in your food and drink.

Hallmark is Overrated!

I remember a certain "Sex and the City" episode when Carrie says, "Think about it. If you are single, after graduation there isn't one occasion where people celebrate you ... Hallmark doesn't make a "congratulations, you didn't marry the wrong guy" card. And where's the flatware for going on vacation alone? "

I came to a realization today that my celebrations...Hallmark celebrations are over. Besides birthdays, what do I have left? I am married so I've had that party, I have decided to not have kids so baby showers are out of the question...so what else is there? "Congrats, you paid off your car" day? Yes! Exactly! It's up to me to celebrate me! This doesn't mean I become a self-centered, "It's all about me" kind of girl, however, I do believe we all need to love and REALLY like ourselves. I need to be a friend to me, before I can be a friend to ANYONE else.

When my husband and I got married, I told him that every 5 years I would like to renew our vows. Just to remind ourselves and others that we are still going strong! So, last year for my 5th wedding anniversary my husband and I went to Vegas with friends and family and renewed our vows with Elvis at the Graceland Wedding Chapel! What a blast!Celebrate yourself by doing something you really enjoy or just experiencing the day in a fun and silly way. Go to that restaurant on the harbor and have that glass of wine in the middle of the week , dress up for no reason at all and go out to dinner (makes people wonder who you are and what you are doing...they don't need to know you are doing it just for you!), wear that tiara with your girlfriend who is over for morning coffee, renew your vows, have those light up ice cubes to drop into a friend's drink when they come over to hang, or just taking that long hot bath at the end of a day. Simple actions that reaffirm to yourself that you are special and enjoying life in a unique way!

It's very easy to forget ourselves as we get caught up in our careers, husbands, children (even those with fur babies), and just everyday responsibilities. Don't forget to celebrate you and take a moment to acknowledge your accomplishments no matter how trivial society may think it is! It doesn't make you self centered or narcissistic but rather creates an aura of respect and love for yourself that others sense and in turn treat you in that manner. Stop waiting for that special day...CREATE IT! Remember, we attract what we are! This is where magnectic personalities are born!

What Blows Your Skirt Up?

Here is my newest renter.."Whatever Blows My Skirt"! I haven't had someone sharing my space in quite some time but it feels right cozy in here! Anyhoo, I love love love the layout and absolutely LOVE the ballsy-ness of her latest post on being a parent.

This post really hit home for me b/c I have decided to forego becoming a parent for reasons she is describing and others. Yeah, I know children are joys and the trade off is worth it (so I hear) but FOR ME it's just not the life I want. To each their own. Besides, 2 Great Danes, 4 cats, and a hubby are enough for me!

I enjoyed helping to raise my brother, I enjoy being a pediatric nurse but I sure do love handing those kids back at the end of my shift or saying, "Oh, Mom..sorry..temper tantrum? Want some Ativan to calm that down?" (Just kidding! but I have been asked many times!)

I hope your stay here really blows your skirt up!

What time of day are you???

I was looking through my BlogExplosion profile. I haven't logged in to that site in forever! Anyway, one question asked "What is one thing you want to do in your lifetime?" My answer: "To be a sunrise in someone's life." I want to be a person that says something or does something to cause happiness and light. I don't want to be the person that stands out in someone's mind as the one who steps on everyone to get what she wants. Too many of that in this world. So much selfishness and attitudes of "It's all about me." I find it sad that being different these days means being nice, generous, and concerned about the welfare of others. I definitely don't want to be a doormat, but I don't want to treat others that way either. So, my question is, "What is one thing you want to do in your lifetime??"

You Are Sunrise

You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary. You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward. Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts. All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be.

What Time Of Day Are You?

Restoring Balance

Dear Diary and anyone who will listen,

I spent the day with a friend yesterday. I would even say dear friend. We haven't had that much interaction and most of these have taken place at social functions, but even through limited conversation I felt like I just needed and really wanted to get to know him. Yesterday was really the end of a bad month. Perhaps it was the beginning of a new time period? I think it can be both. The day was so completely rewarding. The conversation was fulfilling and never dull. I believe silence is ok but should never be awkward...though that wasn't an issue yesterday! Conversation spurred more conversation. It's funny how seeing someone from across the room you just know that person is someone you have to get to know. Glad I listened to that voice in my head? Nope, it was my heart. I am learning to listen more and act on it.

I can't discount the power of Thursday night's dinner either. I had planned a "get together" to tell people about a business I was starting. The "get-together" turned into a friend's birthday dinner and we had the birthday girl, her fiance, a friend of mine, my brother, and a friend of his stop by. My house hasn't seen so much action in quite some time! The walls were laughing and the table was rejoicing at finally getting used! I even ran out of food. Not used to cooking for a crowd!

My life is finally taking the turn I want it to. I have joined the ballet guild which gives me a community involvement which is what I have been yearning for. I have been searching for a way to donate time, money, efforts to people who are truly appreciative and passionate about what they do. I want to make a difference, you know? I want to give back and share my fortunate circumstances with others! Yet, at the same time, I have made some really cool contacts within the guild, the dancers, and those that make the ballet happen. I have also become to appreciate the ballet as an art. It helps when you get to see what all goes into a show and get to know the dancers behind the scenes. This, I feel, is their gift to me! We are all enhancing each other.

Anyway, that's about it for now. Thanks to all that have let me be me and learn my way through an expanding social circle and life's lessons. They never stop do they? I suppose the quicker we learn one lesson, the faster we can move to the next and with more wisdom from the prior!

Off to the gym to train the muscles now. Can brains get sore? I think mine might be.