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We went grocery shopping and Jeff found this super cute plushie but…it’s not a plushie it’s a purse!

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s so soft and cute! I got it for my friend Helen for her birthday.

Speaking of friends April’s and I friend anniversary is coming up. 20 years! I made a two dolls. One that is her and one that is me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t see in the the pic but I braided April’s hair since she always has in a braid. Also getting friendship necklaces. Hoping to get them soon. Next week we will celebrate. I can’t wait, it will be fun!

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On Wednesday was an awesome day! Jeff had a half day because he had a doctor’s appointment. That part wasn’t too bad. He has some skin tags that were bothering him on his neck and he has one on his eye lid. Mostly concerned about the one on his eye lid. Found out it’s not a skin tag but a wart on his eye lid which to me makes sense because it doesn’t look like a skin tag. He has to have that one surgically removed because it sits on his eye lash area that’s too close to his eye for the doctor we saw yesterday to take off. These days to remove skin tag they use electricity to removed them. I thought that was cool. No cutting, freezing or burning them off like they did back when.

We went to the Bread Harvest afterwards. I haven’t been to a Bread Harvest in a very long time. I use to go to one when I worked at the YMCA. I used to walk downtown and go eat at the Bread Harvest. Jeff has never been to a Bread Harvest. So we got some yummy bread, cookies and some spread. Yummy!

After that we went to Walmart. I know that doesn’t sound fun but we were in De Pere and all Walmarts are not the same. Wow their Walmart makes our Walmart look like shit. It was so nice in there and clean. The one in my town isn’t always the cleanest and forget about using the restroom it’s always gross. The one in De Pere was very clean and the restroom were clean as well. We got some things we really needed and I got some clothes.

Then we went for lunch/dinner. We went to Sgambati’s pizza. We ordered a loaded nacho pizza and it was awesome! It was nice because there was really nobody there but us. So we had great pizza and great company. Had so much fun with Jeff just being out and doing things together.

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I feel mad again at my sister. Ugh didn’t mom teach her any manners? So it was Drew’s birthday he turned 10 this year. We are short this whole month of February on money yet we manage to get him 10 dollars. Did we get a thanks? No! In fact Chrissy said thanked to everyone except us on FB. What a joke! I am mad! We are not obligated to get him anything and I know it isn’t her son’s fault but what a slap in the face. 

Anyways this weekend I made another doll. I like her better than my first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her hair is so soft. I like making them and going to make a whole lot more.

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I have been sick! Ugh! So not much going on. I got a sinus infection so a lot of sleeping and complaining.

Also this week is Valentines Day and I don’t care. Ha! Oh I am sure people will ask me what Jeff got me and I will say nothing. Jeez. I am just one those people who don’t see what’s the big fuss Valentines Day is. I think we should watch a mobster movie on Wednesday for Valentines Day. Ha ha!

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January 31st my mom and my Aunt Kathy came over for a visit. I told them I hope you either like cereal or soup in a can because I am broke. Lol! When they did come over they brought some food with them. Awesome! I do like eating out but I am trying this new thing so I am glad we didn’t go. I am trying to not eat fast food or go out to eat. It’s hard! But easy when you do not have money. Ha!

We played games. We played In A Pickle which was a funny game! I laughed so hard. We were having a great time! Then later we sat around and talked. It was fun talking to them.

We talked about religion which has been the topic for me for a couple of months. April and I decided I am really an Eclectic Christian. Meaning I believe in this and that not strictly Christian beliefs. Which I feel that I am. April is now a Wiccan and a Christian. I like learning about different religions so I have been reading and learning about Wiccans. I think the beliefs of Wiccans are awesome! April said she is a Eclectic Wiccan. By being this I see the difference and it’s for the good.

The topic of religion came up. So I told them what April is. They were like why Wiccan? I was thinking why not? I will like a person if they are whatever religion or not. It helps them then why not?! I don’t really like talking religions with anyone unless it’s brought up but I wouldn’t bring it up. However my aunt brought over some Buddha books for me to have. I’ll read them but not switching religions. But like I said learning about other religions is cool.

Anyway I still had fun and wasn’t sure if I would.

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Jeff and I had a great time on Friday. We went to the Neville Public Museum to see the dinosaurs. The display was only going on till last weekend. I love learning about dinosaurs and how the earth changed after the meteor hit. They even had robot dinosaurs that would roar and move their heads and tails. It was so cool!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was also a section where we couldn’t take pics. It was tiny art. So tiny! It was so cool! This husband and wife team make tiny paintings. I liked that section too.

Then there was a section of Legos. They built Lambeau Field out of Legos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the museum we bought lunch for my parents. We wanted to celebrate my dad’s birthday he turned 63 on the January 24th. It was great to hangout with them for a little bit.

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First I want to start with what made me mad. Since the start of January I asked Chrissy if her and her husband want to get together for game night. At first she said should couldn’t in the beginning because she a business trip. Then we couldn’t because Jeff had to work all the next weekend. So we decided on this weekend Saturday, January 27. She said that was perfect because her dad was taking her kids for the weekend. But then two of you friends died tragically. I understand but that was before the 27th was a week away. I understand it’s sad I had a friend die.

If she wanted canceled she could have said I can’t I am still grieving. And that is understandable but no her excuse on canceling was: my dad’s birthday is the 28th. Which by the way is every single year! Like how can you in this day in age forget anyone’s birthday? It’s called putting in your calendar on your phone or computer. It will always reminds you or on even FB remembers.

 My dad’s birthday was on the 24th. She put it as MY dad’s birthday is the 28th so we MAY not be able to get together. I told her why didn’t you say that in the first place. Like why didn’t you say we can’t get together this weekend because my dad is having his birthday party on Saturday. Let’s schedule something else. Her response was: I did!  All that day I was hurt. I thought for sure we were getting along and having fun. I don’t see anywhere in that sentence that she wanted to reschedule? What really got me is my mom went over there and had dinner with them the day after the tragic event happen. She told me they were laughing and having a good time.

So…guess what my response to myself was? “Well I guess we won’t see them until there is a family event.” Thinking to myself that I don’t need her and that just another sibling not willing to hangout with me which makes me sad and it feels like it’s me. It’s just another wall that I didn’t want to put up yet there it is.

Now let’s talk about fun!

April came over on Monday January 22 till the 23. We had so much fun! My FB friend made coconut butter and I wanted to try to make it. She has a food processor and I do not. I figured I could make it in my blender what’s the difference. The one she showed looked chunky. April and I made it and it came out as spreadable butter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guess who liked it? Jeff! I couldn’t believe it. So we did good because he liked it. It has very simple ingredients as well and we didn’t measure.

It is: Shredded coconut, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt.

With April I always have fun. Also April is now a Wiccan, Christian. So I am learning so much about Wicca. It’s interesting to me. She blessed our house. That was was cool and fun.

Look what I got:

 

 

 

 

 

 

My IDLife box. It’s strange it comes in a big box like this. Also so fast! I thought for sure it wouldn’t be here but I got it on Monday.

Here is what’s really strange to me:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pills come in a roll. So what if you had to go somewhere are you supposed to take your roll with you? Also let’s say I have to fly, I am pretty sure you can’t take the roll with you.  I really hate this design choice they made for this. Now I have to cut all this up to put in my pill container. Thanks for the work and garbage.

It will be awhile to see if they actually work.

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Is it coincidence that my doctor told me I needed more vitamins then my FB friend posting on which vitamins we all should take? Strange right?

So my doctor told me I need vitamin D because I live in WI and don’t go outside that much in the winter. True. So I started taking vitamin D. Talking to my mom she said she takes biotin for hair and nails. I was thinking of taking something for that.  I started taking that and I have to say biotin has helped with my nails they are stronger then they ever had. I also have brittle toe nails and this has really helped with that. I never know if OTC vitamins would work but so far so good. 

My FB friend does IDLife. Which is an online company where you buy all vitamins, powder etc. It’s a healthy company. I am always skeptical of companies like that because I don’t like to be lecture on my health and such. I didn’t get that from her and I know she does her research on such things. When going out to their website you have to take a health assessment. They ask some detail questions found it strange that it didn’t have a lot of OTC meds that I take on their list. They ask you that what you take everyday. I have heard taking fish oil has really good health benefits about it except I have tried taking it before and it tasted like fish. I hate fish. I don’t like to eat fish so why would I take a pill that tastes like fish? Anyways I am willing to try fish oil again. I decided to try IDLife fish oil which is omega-3. I hope it doesn’t taste like fish. So far though I thought it was a bit pricey. As a penny pincher it was hard to shell out the money for it when I see it on Amazon for so much less. The shipping is what killed me. A little over 10 dollars for it to be shipped to me and they go by FedEx. Was hoping for regular mail. I had to wait to order anyway, payday! But she had a coupon for one day. So I got almost 4 dollars off for the pills. The pills came to 20 dollars and some change for it. I am being skeptical that they will work as everyone said it does but I can be wrong.

Just been trying to figure out what more I can do for my body just then exercising and eating right.

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Sunday, January 7 Jeff and I went on an adventure. After unloading a ton of pellets which isn’t fun at all. I said we should go for breakfast. I said on Saturday too since we had to be up early to get a ton of pellets. Of course he didn’t want to too but after unloading he said it was a good idea. Lol! We usually go to this one place that isn’t too far away but it was packed! So Jeff said you want to try a different place but it’s about 30 minutes away. Yes!

We went to Wittenberg, WI. Went to the restaurant The Harvest Restaurant & Bakery. We have been there before but it was years ago. I forgot how good their food is and price isn’t bad either. What you get is a big portion too. The restaurant is next to a gas station and near the gas station is a hotel. Therefore it’s open in the early morning to late. It was worth the drive. Also they had these machines which are everywhere. Thought it would be fun to get some toys. I asked my Russian friend if they have these and they do not which is very common here. I like knowing the difference on stuff like that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course when I was kid the toy machines where 25 cents and the stickers where 50 cents. Now the toys are 50 cents and the stickers are a dollar. That candy is always an ify thing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I spent a dollar and got these toys. I have no idea what the gray animal is. A deer? Because it has antlers but it’s gray. LOL! Of course the orange animal is a hippo and it’s orange. It was fun.

It has been really cold here lately in the negatives for about two weeks now. I was chatting with my sister-in-law and she wanted to know what it looked like here. So I had Jeff take a pic of me before unloaded the pellets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oh I almost forgot to blog about my hair. I can’t believe I forgot so I will blog about it now. On December 15 I got my hair done by Miss Lori. I spent four hours there! I wanted something different then a hair cut and color. I wanted to get highlights. I haven’t had highlights in forever. It was fun time talking with Lori and all the people there, they are a bunch of silly people. So I always have a good laugh with the people there.

I didn’t realize how much my hair has grown since I saw her last which was earlier this year. It’s getting long and I am happy about that. I have been growing my hair for two years. I told Lori I wanted purple and she gave the look then said no. Lol! That is her. She told me it wouldn’t have lasted and I do want something to last. So we went with four different reds mixed together and I am quite happy about it.

Instead of traditional highlights. She started the highlights further down my head and then all over. She said it was the galaxy sweep. Okay whatever that is I like it. I can’t see Lori all the time so when my whites come in I can use a touch up color to cover them but still have my highlights. It’s so cool!