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2. For Colleen because she likes it when I write about my dreams, how’s this one. Two nights ago our dog was barking. She never barks unless there’s danger. Just one of those danger-barkin’ dogs, she is. It’s 5’ish AM, and I’m standing at the windows peering out into the darkness for shadows, critters, something that has her riled up. I turned lights on, off, she was pacing and not a happy girl. Unable to find the source, I went back to bed with ears perked. I closed my eyes, and the dawn started to break. It was bright and sunny outside, so I went to check on our dog to be sure she was okay from all her excitement. When I opened the blinds, both of our vehicles were gone, our garage doors were open, most everything from the garage was gone. It was totally empty. Beside the garage, on the sidewalk, was our dog. Lying there. After having tried to protect us, those thieves knocked her on the back of the head with a stick. And all while I was inside ignoring her warning.
3. Sometimes I hate it that I dream so vividly. That was one of those times. She was barking, I did get up to check, and from where I closed my eyes until the end, that was the dream.
4. I do love Valentine’s day. Why? Because my hubby, year after year, lets his girls know how special we are with the standard trinkets and tokens. It’s very sweet and one of the hundreds of reasons why I love him.
5. I installed a new WordPress plugin, now everyone who comments will have a link directly to their blog within my post! I love WordPress. Don’t have it? Get it. Ten bucks a month plus a design, and heck you can use a standard template – there’s a thousand to choose from. Seriously, who wants to keep waiting for Blogger to work, and to publish? What a PITA. Just look at all the cool stuff you can do with WP! It rocks.
6. I had a creative block the last couple of days, but late lastnight I got out my doodle pad and a pen, and creative block is over! Now to get on the treadmill, sweat things out a little more, and get to work. That’s my plan for today.
7. We’re gonna see Curious George this weekend! Anyone else? We love Monkeys, of course. Monkeys rock. Especially Chickeymonkeys!
8. I’ve lost 18.5 lbs so far this year! How’s that for progress? I was all pouty yesterday about my thunder thighs, and then I got out my tape measurer. The circuit training is working! Lost an inch on my thighs! YAY ME!
9. I have already chosen my shoes for our vacation this year. Last year, I had keds. And socks. That does NOT work at Disneyworld, I’ll tell you. I spent days searching for a nice comfy pair of sandals that wouldn’t blister up my feet because they were new. This year, I’m going to buy them in advance and break them in. I found these, and these. I’m still deciding, because I like a nice tan on my toesies, too. Which ones have your vote? What color?
10. My feet are shrinking with my weight loss. Yes, I’m losing weight in my feet! I’ve dropped an inch and a half from my shoe size over the last two years. I will wait a couple more months before I buy more shoes.
11. I’m also trying to decide on a hair color. I have kindof an ash dark brown that is starting to fill in with gray. I know. I should wear it with pride. Whatever. I’m going to be in a wedding, you know, and I’d like to get used to a product that is a close match, rich, multi-toned. The last time I had a haircut was back in October, and that was it until this June, at least. I swore off haircuts for a whole year, but if it gets crazy on me I’ll have it done for Lisa‘s wedding. So now it’s in my face, and the gray, OMG, the gray. What color do you use? I need recommendations, pretty please.
12. I was just thinking about how sweet my hubby is and remembered something that I wanted to share with you:
About 16 years ago, my hubby gave me this bear with a bouquet of roses on Valentine’s Day. Sixteen years. This bear has travelled a lot of places with me, and of all of the many, many stuffies in our home, there are about a half-dozen in our bedroom, and this is one of them. He kinda reminds me of the man my hubby once was, but moreso of the man my hubby has become.
13. I’d just like to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you all get and give lots of X’s and O’s, because those are the most important gifts on such a lovey dovey day. Enjoy!
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18 lbs is GREAT Leanne! I need to lose lbs + inches. If only I would quit restarting a diet every week. :rofl:
My husband and I will be together 20 years in September (not the married count; the “Will you go out with me?” part. :biggrin: I still have the stuff he gave me back then too. :lovestruck:
Wow, Leanne, that’s excellent news about your #8 progress. Great job!! My 13 are up!
Congrats on #8! Yah you!!! :dance: I’ve been thinking of getting a copy installed on my artpage server…mmmm….. Off to talk to the server-master I get my space from!
Got my TT up!
Wow! I love the list. I am a sucker for teddy bears. Now, I want you to come visit me this week for sure. You mentioned last week that you were interested in knowing things OTHER than fave movies, songs, etc. Well…..I have listed 13 ” true confessions” just for you! 🙂
Happy TT!
Wow! That’s a great weight loss. Way to go.
I have lots of grey, too. I need to do something about that. :giggle:
I played this week.
I vote for the orange ones. Oh, are we voting? :winking: I always vote for flip flops.
good job on your weight loss. as much as i love sandals, i don’t know if i would wear them to disneyland, i’d be worried about someone steps on my toes, there are so many people, but i love the orange ones.
as to #10, i’m a natural brunette, every six weeks, thank you miss clariol;)
i’m doing the 13 this week too.
I am not big on Valentines day but ou make me wanna be :lovestruck:
My 13 are up today.
Ha! I’ve been signing my name xocolleen for many years now. The spell check always wants me to change it to xerox! I do love having a dream in the mix. It puts me all in an altered state.
Here’s mine: I have a blog friend who helped me when my page went whacky. I wanted to take thank him in some way. I had a dream that I asked him what I could do for him and he had me come over to his studio to wash dishes! After the dream I asked him out to lunch, which really happened yesterday. I was so proud of myself for not just “thinking” about wanting to do something and for following my dream guidance.
Now about that barking dog?
I’d go with the green. I can’t handle the “thong” between my toes. :2cents:
Here’s the link to my new site, sans stalker. I have rejoined the TT train. Thanks for starting the ride. :good:
I need to return to the Pounds 2 because I have gained 5 pounds over the last month. This has been an eye opener for me and I am going to make more of a commitment to losing weight but yet I’m so discouraged and I think the positive attitudes over on your weight page would would lift me up. But good for you that you’ve lost that weight! WOOT!
My 13 are up.
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m glad you have such a wonderful husband to spend it (and every day) with!
Have you seen the new Willow Tree patriotic angel? She’s holding a folded flag? It’s for the fallen heroes. My daddy (just returened from Afghanistan) gave one to my mom. Four of his men were killed in a land mine exlosion. He told her he was glad he was the one that could give it to her!!! (I love my daddy!) Thought you might want to add it to your collection!
My 13 are up, too!
First, I love your site – it’s gorgeous!
Great TT list – I feel like I know you already 🙂
#2 – I’m never ignoring my dog again!
#5 – Blogger…don’t kill my buzz. :brickwall:
#8 – Awesome! I’m going to go back through your entries and see how you’re doing it! Post your workout if you haven’t already so I can steal it.
#9 – Thongs. Blue.
#11 – How about Auburn with some honey highlights? God knows that’s what I’ve been attempting to do to mine for the last 2 years. LOL
#12 – That is so sweet. I have a napkin my husband wrote his number on. Is that romantic?? LOL!
Here’s mineCheeky Lotus
Great list!
I can never, ever ignore the dogs again after reading that!
My 13 are up!
Congratulations on the weight loss!! One of the hardest things in the world, I think. Great TT, by the way. My 13 are posted.
Whoo Hoo! Congratulations on the weight loss. You are doing wonderful.! Keep it up Leanne. I know you achieve your goal.
oops. I got so excited for your weight loss that I forget my reason for coming in here. My 13 are up. http://www.myprairierose.com/PrairieView/
Way to go on that weight loss!!!!
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Leanne,
Your blog is always such a delight to visit. Great job on the weight loss program!
I am back to doing 13’s and mine is up at
Wish you the best on Valentines!
– Enigma
Congrats on the weight loss, that is incredible! Valentines Day is not one of my favorites… I am sure it will pass quietly by again this year… fine by me! I hope you have a great weekend! My TT are up!
Hey – I GET it!
I GOT it!
OMG – HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
You are SO funny – you crack me the hell up! Oh man! Trying…. to…. breath…… spitting …. milk…. out… my … nose….. MAN!
:meow:
Go with the slides.
What a sweet 13! I’m taking the week off, but I wanted to check in and see how you’re doing.
If you switch from Blogger to where you are (shoot, I forgot) how do you move your posts? Or do you just start over? No hurry, I’m just thinking outloud…
Eventually I hope to upgrade from Blogger :yes:
WOOHOO on all your hard work–I’m so happy for you!!! I hope my feet (and thighs) shrink too 😉
Let us know what you think about the movie, I really want to take my son to see that!
Great 13! I’ve also been know to dream quite vividly and wake up wondering where the heck I was at and what was going on! My 13 for this week is up for your viewing pleasure.
Just it import the comments, too? (Thanks for your quick response…you’re so cool!)
That was supposed to be *Does* it import… Is it Friday yet?
Fun list! I dream vividly as well. Most of the time it’s just interesting, gives me something to think about the next day, but sometimes the mood of the dream lingers with me all day, which isn’t always good.
You know Leanne, I forget to do the Th13 Every Single Thursday. Except for last thursday, where it was so controversial that it raised a huge email controversy in my family and I ended up taking it down. And that was after I went to all the trouble to fix the sentence dividers that you helped me with! arrgh Anyway, next week, I’ll do another one. (family or not).
As for #9 and the shoe thing…..how many days are you planning to spend at Disney? I would definetly go with both sneakers and the sandals. I’m speaking from personal experience, I chaperone a lot of group trips to the Disney theme parks from time to time. I also have a pair of sandals like that one andtrust me, after 5 hours, your feet are gonna beg for something else!
BIG congrats on the weight loss!! Good luck 🙂
Hurray for 18.5 pounds going bye bye! So are you proud of me that I actually got my T13 up last couple weeks? lol
Hi Leanne. I am so proud of your accomplishments. I am proud to call you my friend. I vote for the non-thong shoes and in green. My hair color that I use is Clairol Nice ‘n Easy 119B Medium spice. I love it. Reddish brown rich color.
My 13 is up.
Hey Leanne… good luck with the shoes, why not get both pair and swap them out every once in a while? Better yet, find 3 pair! Happy 13, mine are finally finally up! :wave:
Aww I hate dreams like that! Poor puppy. Things like that make me sad. Even when it’s only a dream. I’m so sensitive to animals. :meow:
My post this week was just for you because I know you like more personal entries. 🙂
I’m really moto about my military. :yellowribbon: Gotta love those men in uniform :cloud9: I have pictures of part of ther inside of my apartment (before I got my doggie). You can see them at http://nicolepope.myphotoalbum.com
I’m really glad you participated this week. It just isn’t the same if you don’t. lol But no pressure! 😉 Besides, I’m sure the person you were working on the project for didn’t mind you takin time out to do the TT. :friends:
Happy TT hun!
You rock! When my nerd, I mean my husband, gets home, I’m going to look at that!
Thanks!
love your list! come check out mine if you get a chance!
http://killired.blogspot.com/
Congrats on your weight loss. And happy Valentine’s Day to you too. My TT is up, it is a lovely addiction every week!
Hi, Leanne!
I just found you last Wednesday and am totally hooked! You were just rockin when you created T13. :lovestruck: I must be the most excited newbie on the TT block. :yahoo: Just wanna say thanks for putting it all out there for the rest of us. For my parting words of gushiness: You are one of my new reasons for wanting to keep at it! In creativity, Kat :sing:
HOW do I get that plugin!?!?!?!
YAHOO! Look at that weight go!
I so want to see curious g. I love him!
I dream like that. I can be so INTENSE!
Happy weekend!
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