Memories...Light the Corners of My Mind

I've seen this idea on several blogs and thought that it was fun. I have already posted memories on a few blogs and am interested in seeing peoples responses about me. :] Here's what you do:

1) Leave a comment that mentions a memory that you have of me on this post.

2) I'll go leave a comment on your post (that you have already posted or will post, because c'mon, I know you wanna play along!) about another memory we've had together.

Hope you have fun with it! And remember, only nice memories. :] No divulging the deep dark stuff. I don't want to look like this when reading your response:

May Day...May Day...SOS...Necesito Ayuda

Big problem and sad news to report...my lap top is broken! It won't turn on. All it does is make this annoying beeping sound when it attempts to boot up. I am in big trouble. I haven't had a chance to back up my photos and I just deleted the pictures from my digital camera memory card. :[ Hopefully I can get to the stuff on my hard drive. If not, this will be the look on my face.

Tagged by Tara...Random Facts about Me

Here are the rules I was given (I modified them a bit)...Share six unimportant things about yourself & Tag six random people at the end of your entry. Enjoy the results!

1. I could eat steak every day and never get tired of it. (Too bad the wallet isn't more accommodating!)
2. My husband is turning me into a nerd and I'm loving it! He has me watching all these shows (Stargate, Firefly, Babylon 5) that I never knew existed before meeting him.
3. I love to sleep when it is raining. Is there a more relaxing sound?
4. I like to have things clean but I hate cleaning. I have days of the week for each chore so I don't have to think about it the rest of the week.
5. I am a woman caught between big city living and the country. I love all the conveniences and opportunities for culture and events in living in a big city but love the feeling of a small, close knit community as well as the quiet of a small town. And I love the idea of not having neighbors that can see in your windows.
6. My dream car is an Isuzu Rodeo. I know! Even in the days of $4.00 per gallon gas, I still want one. Someday!!

Now for the tagging...How about Marissa, Nikki, Robin, Kristen, Lindsey and any one else that wants to do it.

Reflexes and Reaction Times

The automobile driving manual says the average driver's reaction time is: .75 seconds....... or 1 car length for every 10 mph...... How is your reaction time? Do you have quick reflexes? I thought I did until I got an email that told me otherwise. I was sent the following link and found it highly entertaining. I'm not sure why. But it was. I'm a Bobbing bobcat. Is that kind of like a bobcat pretzel? I hope so! Hope you enjoy.

If the link doesn't work, here is the address:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sleep/sheep/reaction_version5.swf

Family Addition

We have a new addition to the Ellison clan. Brenner McEwan Ellison was born June 30 in Texas to my bro Nate and his wife Laura. Mom and baby are both great. We are looking forward to having another wee one to give smooches and loves. So excited for another nephew! :] Congrats Nate and Laura and kids! Can't wait to see Brenner! Love ya!

Thankful Thursdays

Thankful: Gratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive.

Well, it's that time again. It's been a hard week. I almost skipped today but decided I need to do it.

1) I am thankful for my sweet husband. He has really been there for me this week. I have not been feeling well and had a major setback health wise. Don't really feel like going into but it was disappointing, to say the least. But Michael has been so great. He's been there to give me comfort and to feed me. I am very lucky to have him in my life.

2) I am thankful for priesthood blessings and a husband who is worthy to perform the ordinance. Like I said, I have not felt well this whole week. I have been really nauseated, had a fever and huge headache. Michael gave me a blessing that brought a lot of peace to my mind and heart. It has really helped my spirits to be higher and has given me peace.

3) I am thankful for my family. They have been really supportive and helpful this week with their emails and phone calls to check in on me. It is nice to know they care and are there for us when we need them.

4) I am thankful for the gospel. I am so grateful to know that we are not alone in this world. Heavenly Father is there for us and watches over us always. I'm grateful to know there is a bigger picture to life than we can even imagine. I'm also thankful for an eternal perspective. It sure helps when times are tough.

Well, that's my list for this week. Hope you have a great day!

Tagged and Dangerous

How to play the game: List 3 Joys, 3 Fears, 3 Goals, 3 Current Obsessions/Collections, and 3 Random surprises about yourself. Tag five people at the end of your post by leaving their names.

3 Joys:
*My Husband
*My Family
*Our future possibilities

3 Fears:
*Spiders
*Falling short
*Something bad happening to Michael

3 Goals:
*Happiness
*Getting out of debt
*Organize my desk for when I start working from home :]

3 Current Obsessions/Collections:
*Blogging/Blog stalking
*Taking pictures
*Michael

3 Random Surprises about Me:
*I like to order the same things at restaurants. Once I find a good dish, why mess with others? (Ex: Sizzler's Steak and All You Can Eat Shrimp. Yum!)
*If I find a shirt I love, I buy it in several colors.
*I am beginning to love Science Fiction almost as much as Chick Flicks (Who knew? Not me!) :]

Tag, your it....Nikki, Krista, Sierra, Michael, Chelsea, Melisa, and any one who wants to do so.

Instructional Video of the Day-A Must Buy

For any of you out there that watched the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire, you have got to watch this video. I heart Carlton! (Okay, not really. But it's funny!) Get ready to break and pop, which is different from the bend and snap. :]

Thankful Thursday

Thankful: Gratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive.

So, I missed last week. The day got away from me. Don't know how. Some of you probably didn't notice, some did. But, one way or the other, I did. And I noticed a difference in my week. So, here I am and here I go...

1) I am thankful my training is officially over. Today is graduation day from JetBlue University (Yes, that is what it is called)with a 98.5%. I get my Crew Member badge, flight privileges and my new day-time schedule starts this Sunday. I will miss seeing the friends I have made during training more than I can say. I have made some great friends that I hope will continue to be a part of my life. But I am looking forward to being able to be home and to get on a better schedule where I can see Michael more than an hour or two a day. YAY!!!!! And on that note...

2) I am thankful for my husband Michael. He has been SO wonderful during this last month. He has picked up where I have slacked and has done so much to make my life easier over these last four weeks. I really do have the best husband in the world. Thanks for your help in keeping the house in order, for sacrificing your time, and some nights your sleep, for me and this new opportunity. Thanks, sweetie, for being there for me and being so supportive! You truly are the best husband ever!! I love you!!!

3) I am thankful I was able to go to Colorado for S & K's wedding. It was a beautiful day. I'm so glad they finally got married. I couldn't be happier for them both.

4) I am thankful we were able to see Michael's brother A while in Colorado and that he is doing so well. He had a major accident last year and almost died. He was in a coma and wasn't expected to live. We even went to Colorado to say our goodbyes to him. But, in the week we were there, he slowly improved from being on all sorts of machines to help him breathe and his heart to beat to doing it mostly on his own. And he has continued to improve. It has been a long road back for him and he still has work to do. But we are thankful he is still with us and is continuing to fight his way back.

5) I am thankful for future possibilities. For the first time in several months, I feel like I can actually put some of our goals into action and get to working on them. One of those goals is getting out of debt. Another is...well, none of your beeswax. Just messin'. I look forward to the many wonderful things in store for us and our future. (No, that's not an announcement. I wish! So just calm down.) ;] We are looking forward to many free trips to fun places and to see people we love along the way. The future is bright. Gotta wear shades.

Well, that's my list for this week. I hope you've enjoyed it!

Ya think?

I saw this a while back while surfin' the net. When I read it, I laughed out loud! I wish I could take it sometimes. Maybe it would alleviate my ever increasing road rage. Sometimes I wish I could say some of these things to people when they annoy me. But, the world isn't ready for that quite yet. But I can still think it and smile. I hope it gives you a chuckle, too.

1-2-3 We Love Daddy!

In honor of Fathers Day, I wanted to post one of my favorite pictures of my parents with Laurie, their first child. I love this picture! I also love the way my parents reacted when the doctor suggested that they should put Laurie in a facility instead of bringing her home. They said that she was their child and they were bringing her home where she belonged and they were going to raise her to be a part of the family. I am so grateful for that decision! I can't imagine how different life would have been in our home. I'm so grateful for my parents. They are good people.

Today I want to express more specifically that I am so grateful for my Dad. He has always been a great example to me. He has also been that voice in my head pushing me to work harder and to expect more of myself. It seems strange that it has been three years since he died. He is still such a part of our lives. That's probably because we know exactly what he would say to us in each situation. He was always counseling us and guiding us in our decisions. I sure miss him just as much today as I did the day he died. But time does soften the blow a bit and helps you learn how to deal with the loss without it crippling you. Fathers Day will never be the same for me without him here. But I am glad it serves as a day that I can honor his life and show my gratitude for the wonderful father I was blessed to have in this life and will have forever. I love you Dad!

Too Bad You're Crazy

I saw this on a friends blog and had to include it on mine. Michael introduced me to Stargate when we first got married and about 3 episodes in I was hooked!! So, if there are any Stargate fans out there reading, you will enjoy this.