Larry

I've been meaning for a while now to blog about my friend Larry. Larry left this world 4 years ago and a day hasn't passed that he hasn't been in my thoughts at least some point during the day. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life, and I know there are many others who felt the same. We first met on December 26, 2001 and were immediate friends. He knew no strangers and had a pleasant word for everyone. He was the best shopping buddy and a true "guys guy". Loved to laugh, be serious, good conversation, dancing, music and people. We spent many a night putting together jigsaw puzzles or laughing over nothing. I remember one time we went to a movie and laughed through just about the whole movie, what was strange tho, seemed like we were the only ones laughing. A few days after Larry passed I started finding pennies in strange places. I received an email not long after that about pennies from heaven.

Out of this tragedy I was blessed again and made another friend who i'm sure will be in my life forever. Her name is Joanne and what a blessing she has been. Jo and I had never met, but had talked at length on the phone when we decided to meet to "visit Larry". Was so strange when we met, we had on almost the identical clothes, same hairstyle and the same weird sense of humor. As we were talking I mentioned finding the pennies, wouldn't you know it, Jo had been finding them too. Thing about it though, I would find mine face down and she would find her's face up. So today I'd like to memorialize Larry and hope he's looking down on me from heaven. Here's too you buddy!! Gone, but certainly not forgotten.

Blogging

I really have to admit, I'm a terrible blogger. I do have to apologize for that. I have good intentions, just doesn't seem interesting to post my day to day living. Plus, been a little busy trying to get the kids settled into school again, plus some other personal things. I was busy this weekend tho, repairing and making jewelry. So hope everyone had a good weekend and here are some things I made. One of them is especially for Wendy, wonder if she can figure out which one?

Dog & Cat Journal

I received this in an email today, and just thought it was so funny that i'd share it.

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary


8:00 am - Dog food! My favourite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favourite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favourite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favourite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favourite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favourite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favourite thing!
6:00 pm - Oooh, bath. Bummer
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favourite thing!
8:00 pm- Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favourite thing!
11:00 pm- Sleeping on the bed! My favourite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat's Diary





Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow--but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now.....

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Saying Happy Birthday to the BEST Mom on the planet! My Mom is just an amazing woman. I have her to thank for so many things. From my creativity to my stubbornness, from my strength to my passions. Sitting here, I honestly can not think of just one word that describes my Mom the best. She has ALWAYS been there for me and my sisters, through good times and bad. She has this amazing way of loving someone that makes them feel like they can conquer the world. We didn't always have the best growing up, but we always knew that it would be fun. I remember when we were younger, and money was very tight for us, we made our own Christmas presents. Now, at the time, we didn't realize that, we thought we were making them for kids less fortunate than us. Yeah, us 4 girls, who at one time shared a 1 bedroom apartment, were making presents for kids who had less. That's a story that I share with my kids now about them giving something back. I didn't really think that it was possible, but as an adult, I realize we had the BEST gift anyone could ever give. Their unconditional love. That's what Mom gave to all of us. So today, though she is thousands of miles away, I want to wish her the most amazing birthday. I hope you're having a wonderful time, I miss you and hope you have many, many more birthdays. I love you!!

Prayer Chain

I know it's been awhile since I've posted, but I have a special request today for anyone out there. One of my best friends Chris' daughter is very ill and in ICU in a Richmond hospital. Her name is Deborah and a young mother of a little 1 year old girl. She told her mom this weekend that she was having some numbness in her face on Saturday, by Sunday she was having numbness in her right arm and leg. So much so where she was getting unable to walk. This young lady has a history of having a brain tumor when she was only 8, and has a shunt in her brain since that time. They thought initially that she had another tumor growing, come to find out she has a brain hemorrhage. So I would like to start a prayer chain, I'm not real sure how to do that, but please, if you do pray, could you pray for this young mother, her mom, child husband and family. And if you're not, could you please just send some positive thoughts and well wishes her way?

More layers

LAYER FOUR:

1. Pepsi or Coke: Neither...Dr Pepper!
2. McDonald’s or Burger King: Neither, Taco Bell
3. Single or group dates: Both? Are you supposed to date when you're engaged?
4. Adidas or Nike: Neither
5. Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Neither
6. Chocolate or vanilla: Definitely Chocolate


LAYER FIVE:

1. Smoke?: Unfortunately
2. Cuss?: Unfortunately
3. Sing?: Love to, just not very well.
4. Take a shower everyday?: You betcha
5. Do you think you’ve been in love?: Yes I am in love!
6. Want to go to college: Never had the money and now I don't have the time.
7. Liked high school?: No!! I never fit in.
8. Want to get married?: I'm engaged
9. Believe in yourself: Yes, most of the time.
10. AlwaysGet motion sickness: Sometimes
11. Think you’re attractive: Sometimes
12. Think you’re a health freak: LOL no
13. Get along with your parent(s): Yes! Especially my Mom
14, Like thunderstorms: No
15, Play an instrument: No


LAYER SIX: In the past month…

1. Drank Alcohol: No
2. Smoked: Yes
3. Done a drug: No
4. Made out: No
5. Gone on a date?: No
6. Gone to the mall: Yes
7. Eaten an entire box of Oreos: No
8. Eaten sushi: No
9. Been on stage: No
10. Been dumped: No
11. Gone skating: No
12. Made homemade cookies: No
13, Gone skinny dipping: Yes
14. Dyed your hair: Yes regularly
15. Stolen anything: No

7 Layers of Me

I liked Judi's 9 Layers. I decided to do the layers in sections. Here is Layer One-Three

LAYER ONE

1. Name: Carol Ann (Kalo)
2. Birth date: December 24
3. Birthplace: Rochester, N.H.
4. Current Location: Suffolk, VA
5. Eye Color: Blue
6. Hair Color: Blonde with the help of some color. If not colored my hair would be Grey.
7. Height: 5-6" (I'm the short one in the family)
8. Righty or Lefty: Right handed
9. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


LAYER TWO

1. Your heritage: French Canadian on my Dad's side and a little Cherokee Indian on my Mom's
2. The shoes you wore today: Crocs.
3. Your weakness: Dr Pepper & Food
4. Your fears: I have a fear of Heights. Not seeing my kids grown, happy & healthy
5. Your perfect pizza: Pepperoni, Mushroom, Onions & extra Cheese
6. Goal you’d like to achieve: To Retire

LAYER THREE

1. Your most overused phrase on AIM: LOL
2. Your first waking thoughts: Do I have to work today?
3. Your best physical feature: Probably my hair or my smile
4. What you miss the most: All the people that have passed on.