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Inside the mind and life of Laura

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Let the wedding planning begin!!

Just a short update. I found my wedding dress and it is now bought and off the list. We are beginning to talk to photographers and invitation designers and to price out flowers and decorations. People make a killing off of this stuff!! I went into the wrong business... should've been a wedding consultant that gives massages on the side. Anyways, there's still tons to do but I'm getting a grip on what's going on.

Everything else is going good. Still loving my job! I got an apartment about 5 min. from work so that makes a nice short commute... a lot better than an hour.

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm still alive even if I am busy.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Weird poem, but good.

A drunk man in an Oldsmobile They said had run the light
That caused the six-car pileup On 109 that night.
When broken bodies lay about "And blood was everywhere,"
"The sirens screamed out eulogies," For death was in the air.
"A mother, trapped inside her car," Was heard above the noise;
Her plaintive plea near split the air: "Oh, God, please spare my boys!"
She fought to loose her pinned hands; "She struggled to get free,"
But mangled metal held her fast In grim captivity.
Her frightened eyes then focused "On where the back seat once had been,"
But all she saw was broken glass and Two children's seats crushed in.
Her twins were nowhere to be seen; "She did not hear them cry, "
"And then she prayed they'd been thrown free, " "Oh, God, don't let them die!"
"Then firemen came and cut her loose, " "But when they searched the back, "
"They found therein no little boys, " But the seat belts were intact.
They thought the woman had gone mad "And was traveling alone, "
"But when they turned to question her, " They discovered she was gone.
Policemen saw her running wild And screaming above the noise
"In beseeching supplication, " Please help me find my boys!
They're four years old and wear blue shirts; "Their jeans are blue to match."
"One cop spo ke up, ""They're in my car, " And they don't have a scratch.
They said their daddy put them there "And gave them each a cone, "
Then told them both to wait for Mom To come and take them home.
"I've searched the area high and low, " But I can't find their dad.
"He must have fled the scene, " "I guess, and that is very bad."
"The mother hugged the twins and said, " "While wiping at a tear, "
"He could not flee the scene, you see, " "For he's been dead a year."
"The cop just looked confused and asked, " "Now, how can that be true? "
"The boys said, ""Mommy, Daddy came " "And left a kiss for you."
He told us not to worry "And that you would be all right, "
And then he put us in this car with The pretty, flashing light. "
"We wanted him to stay with us, " "Because we miss him so, "
'But Mommy, he just hugged us tight " And said he had to go.
He said someday we'd understand "And told us not to fuss, "
"And he said to tell you, Mommy, " "He's watching over us."
The mother knew without a doubt "That what they spoke was true, "
"For she recalled their dad's last words, " " I will watch over you."
The firemen's notes could not explain "The twisted, mangled car, "
And how the three of them escaped Without a single scar.
"But on the cop's report was scribed, " "In print so very fine, "
An angel walked the beat tonight on Highway 109.

"The 7 Second Prayer, Just repeat this phrase and see how God moves..
"Lord, I love you and I need you, come into my heart, and bless my family, my home, my friends, and me. Amen. "

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Label

I got this funny email. Hope it makes you smile too!

In Honor of Stupid People . . . In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.

1. On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping.(That's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
2.On a bag of Fritos -- You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.(the shoplifter special?)
3. On a bar of Dial soap -- "Directions: Use like regular soap."(and that would be???....)
4. On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."(but, it's just a suggestion.)
5. On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside down."(well...duh, a bit late, huh!)
6. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -- "Product will be hot after heating."(...and you thought????...)
7. On packaging for a Rowenta iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."(but wouldn't this save me time?)
8. On Boot's Children Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5 year-olds with head-colds off those bulldozers.)
9. On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."(...I'm taking this because???....)
10. On most brands of Christmas lights -- "For indoor or outdoor use only."(as opposed to what?)
11. On a Japanese food processor -- "Not to be used for the other use."(now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
12. On Sainsbury's peanuts -- "Warning: contains nuts."(talk about a news flash)
13. On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."(Step 3: say what?)
14. On a child's Superman costume -- "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
15. On a Swedish chainsaw -- "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."(Oh my God..was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)

Some people, huh?

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

SWU Homecoming 2005

I had a great time in SC this weekend. Got to catch up with a few old friends and even play a little ball. Sorry I didn't get to see everyone. I couldn't stay longer because I don't have vacation time for the first 6 months at my job but hopefully Chris and I can drive out for a few days next year. Check out more pics here.


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