tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76347562012-01-26T19:53:45.703-06:00Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.comBlogger7411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-2759138761053735762012-01-26T19:45:00.002-06:002012-01-26T19:53:45.716-06:00

A few weeks ago I met with a recruiter and have been in touch a few times since.Yesterday afternoon she called me to tell me of a new position they got and to see if I was interested. Everything seemed right about it, and she told me she'd present me to the company and let me know if they wanted to meet with me.She called me this morning that they wanted me to come in.!!!!!!!I met with them this

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It's been quite awhile since I've posted. The holidays are over and we're already nearly halfway thru the first month of 2012.Honestly, it's best that I haven't updated because there wouldn't have been a lot of positivity.Not that I have good news to share with you all now, I am just choosing to not dwell on how much it all sucks and instead put out there that:THINGS ARE GOING TO GET BETTER.God

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-24688513185173796442011-11-29T20:53:00.003-06:002011-11-29T21:06:50.280-06:00

For nearly a week now, I've been dealing with persistent digestive/stomach issues. Now, I am no stranger to these "flare ups" and "attacks". I've been dealing with it for years. Sometimes I'll go weeks without any problems. Sometimes it's a couple days in a row that I have issues.This is the longest I've ever had issues, and to be honest, it's scaring me. To some people, this may not seem like a

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-66165130687087614322011-10-12T21:11:00.003-05:002011-10-12T21:33:29.849-05:00

Time is flying faster and faster. I'm still unemployed and while that's depressing, it is kinda nice to be home. I get to put the kids on the bus in the morning, there have been a couple times I've gone and had lunch with them at school, and I can welcome them home after school.But, there's that money thing. Or the lack thereof. Things will be tighter now. Mike's health insurance finally kicked

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-47294185552568707072011-09-11T21:32:00.005-05:002011-09-11T22:16:50.651-05:00

We'll Never Forget.It's a phrase that was coined back in 2001, and how true it rings.Even today, the events of the day are still fresh in my mind.I was 6 months pregnant with my son, and the phone rang. It was still rather early (being as we're an hour behind the East coast), so a phone call at this hour was not usual. It was my mother, who told me to turn on the tv, that a plane hit the World

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-56008244118332305092011-08-25T13:48:00.004-05:002011-08-25T13:55:06.961-05:00

I found out that I'm in the top 10 out of over 30 applications they had for the position. Seems that the next step is that they'll be sitting down to go thru those and proceed with making phone calls for interviews next week. I'm excited to have made the top 10, however, I'm also looking at this that I've only got a 10% chance. I'm incredibly nervous. Not even sure what else to say at this

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-5503773475936384032011-08-23T20:38:00.003-05:002011-08-23T20:55:23.496-05:00

I've never wanted a phone call so badly. A friend of mine (bless her GIGANTIC heart!) told me of a position opening up where she works. She had me email my resume over and she personally took it to the girl in HR. Some time went by, and I asked her if anything came of it. She told me that the girl in HR was on vacation and that she'd speak to her as soon as she was back (last Monday). She

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Last month my boss sat me down and broke the news to me. The company was going to be going out of business. While this wasn't a total shock, it was one of those things you turn a blind eye towards and hope that somehow things just turn around. Even so, it still left my world turned upside down. Today my kids went back to school. As they start 4th and 2nd grade, I am starting unemployment. I put

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School supply shopping has officially begun.This is the first year I've had to actually buy pens, because apparently, 4th grade is serious business.There's a great deal to be had at Target right now.Papermate pens are $1.02 for a packageAnd, you can score a $1.00 off coupon hereMaking these pens nearly FREE! Just 2-cents per package. :) Now that's a deal!

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I've mentioned her before. She's my good friend that climbed mountains in order to get pregnant. She dealt with a blood clot and was on bed rest at the beginning of her pregnancy. Then, she failed her 1 hour glucose test, which took her to the 3 hour. Needless to say, she also failed that.Most recently, she's found out she's got a large nodule on one side of her thyroid, and a couple small ones

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-85747194641779890872011-04-30T22:13:00.002-05:002011-04-30T22:18:59.335-05:00

So many friends & family members are expecting babies, and I am so anxious for them all to arrive.Not only do I love snuggling and loving up little babies, but I love photographing them. I can only hope I can get the opportunity with these new little bundles that will be arriving over the next few months.I mean, I love photographing my kids - but after awhile they get tired of me constantly

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-59007954879308087302011-04-07T21:37:00.002-05:002011-04-07T21:50:57.171-05:00

A couple weeks ago I went on a road trip to the East Coast with my friend, Kathy. We headed that way so that were were able to hit a few concerts on the side of the country.My road trip started here in Illinois, immediately after I got off work and took me into Indiana, where Kathy lives. From there, we loaded up her car, stopped at the grocery store to buy some snacks and drinks and hit the

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-18566427572544689002011-03-10T11:00:00.000-06:002011-03-10T11:00:08.152-06:00

In a little over a month, my son will be starting his second year of baseball. We are looking forward to it, even though my life goes from busy, to hectic.And this year, we decided to make it even more crazily hectic by putting my daughter in a sport, too. She'll be playing soccer.Yes, I am officially going to be a Baseball-Soccer Mom. I feel like I need to get decals on my car.More importantly,

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There are big changes on the horizon at work. I'll be honest - at first, I was scared. I was worried. I was ready to look for a new job.While I'm still a little concerned, I am going into this much more level headed and ready to face whatever is tossed my way. I'm going to face it head on, and conquer. I will not spend my waking moments worrying, and stressing. I'm going to simply give it my all;

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-41790966970050401212011-02-28T20:24:00.002-06:002011-02-28T20:51:04.315-06:00

I came down with a cold, and then suddenly I went from having full hearing in both ears, to one of them being so blocked, my hearing was muffled. The "fullness" in my ear did not subside overnight, and the next day I was pulling and tugging at my ear and it was getting increasingly more painful.I finally sucked it up and took myself to urgent care. Lo and behold, I had an ear infection. They sent

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-45683755031770362262011-02-09T19:54:00.002-06:002011-02-09T20:11:03.515-06:00

Just last week we got hit with a blizzard, and our entire area was pretty much shut down for 24 hours. I was on my way home from work when it really started getting bad, and the road I took home was already covered with drifting snow. Visibility was next to nothing and it was the scariest ride home of my life.It also made for some challenges at work. And work has been a challenge as it is. There

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-50840220445922298352011-01-17T21:11:00.003-06:002011-01-17T21:20:10.699-06:00

The first month of the new year is already more than half over. I'd just like to get through winter quickly.I'm finding myself disliking winter more and more each year. I've always said that I enjoy the change of seasons, and actually like living in Chicago, but lately, I've considered the idea of living in another state.The only problem now is having a house that just won't sell. The housing

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Happy 2011!!!Unbelievably, I was able to last until midnight and ring in the new year with my husband. Granted, we were already in bed, but we did stay awake watching the tv footage of New York and Chicago's celebration. When midnight rolled in, and the tv channel we were watching flashed a big "HAPPY 2011" on the screen, it was the first time that the number actually scared me a bit.2011.I'm not

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-27438245089718277502010-12-16T18:45:00.002-06:002010-12-16T18:57:38.296-06:00

I can't believe Christmas is already next week. And to think there's only a couple weeks of 2010 left; it just blows my mind.How is it possible that my 30th year of life is rapidly coming to a close, and in no time I'll be in my 31st. (YIKES!)I do love this time of year, even though it is always insanely busy and I start to feel a bit stressed, a bit stretched too thin.Mom & I finished our

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-89896324906338714222010-12-04T15:57:00.002-06:002010-12-04T16:03:31.563-06:00

I told you all about my good friend that has been down quite the road to get pregnant.They just found out the good news last week & this week they saw their itty bitty little baby on ultrasound, measuring a happy 6 weeks.However, today they found themselves in the ER due to bleeding. The good news is that they DID hear the baby's heartbeat (such a HUGE step!), but it was lower than what the

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-21730525811184923222010-11-24T15:09:00.002-06:002010-11-24T15:11:55.806-06:00

My dear friend & her husband received the BEST news yesterday.Their 2nd IVF cycle WORKED!!! They are PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In about a week, they'll get to find out whether they are expecting one or two babies. I'm so over the moon happy for them.So much to be thankful for this year....

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Next week will mark the 100th day since I've given up all soda pop. Something I never thought I'd be able to do!I admit, at first, there were times when we'd be out to dinner & I'd catch a glimpse of that delicious bubbly beverage at the table next to us. And my mouth would water, and in my mind I could recall just what a Diet Coke tasted like. And how I craved it. But I held strong & kept on

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-7478416776121806892010-10-19T22:11:00.002-05:002010-10-19T22:20:44.829-05:00

Black Forest Stuffed Cupcakes (thanks Kraft recipes!)Ingredients:1 package (2 layer size) chocolate cake mix (I used Devil's Food)1 package (8 oz) cream cheese1 egg (*please note that you'll also need further ingredients based on the directions on the cake mix you pick)2 tablespoons sugar1 can (20 oz) cherry pie filling1 tub Cool WhipDirections:Preheat over to 350 degrees.Prepare cake mix as

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-15269497650635377082010-10-18T19:21:00.000-05:002010-10-18T19:30:13.655-05:00

Just this month I had my first paying photography gig. I've also got another one booked for next month. The one I just did was my cousin, but the next is just more of an online friend/acquaintance and it's a little nerve-wracking. Having the worry that they won't like the photos. I've got about a month to pysch myself up about it.I've also been busy trying new recipes, and keeping up with the

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-78828978691960858812010-10-04T12:59:00.003-05:002010-10-04T13:10:38.603-05:00

I have become slightly addicted to couponing.Just in the last couple weeks, I've managed to get several fantastic deals.First, I got 3 containers of Glade Tough Odor Solutions carpet deodorizer -- regular price $1.99 each at Target, used {$1.00 off 1} and {$2.00 off 2} manufacturer coupons, stacked with 3 - {$1.00 off 1} Target store coupons == FREE!Then, this weekend, I got 5 Tic Tacs --

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-18122032854980377212010-09-27T16:26:00.002-05:002010-09-27T16:31:06.810-05:00

It didn't work. My friend's first attempt and it was unsuccessful.Continued prayers for them, please. Prayers for them to keep their heads up and their hearts open. I just know there are babies waiting for them.In the meantime, J, I've got shoulders & ears so if you need them, let me know.

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-61430217724998826952010-09-22T20:18:00.002-05:002010-09-22T20:29:50.580-05:00

I've written before about a friend of mine who is trying to conceive. Her and her husband have embarked on the journey to have a bit of medical intervention to help them along.Their transfer was done and are now in the 2 week wait. The big day is Monday, when they'll test.I ask, if you are the praying type .... to lift them in your prayers; calming them over these next few (very anxious) days,

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-36604459270435058012010-09-13T19:28:00.003-05:002010-09-22T20:18:23.539-05:00

I feel like my life is changing....not drastically in which we'd feel our world was being turned upside down, but rather in a way that I feel like I will be a better person; a happier person.I don't have answers to my medical questions and right now I can't be burdened by them. The rheumatologist was certain there is not auto-immune disease to worry of. So I won't. Unless there's a reason to

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-72673419681836827562010-08-26T13:12:00.002-05:002010-08-26T13:15:58.234-05:00

I've been keeping busy at both home & work, in preparation for our upcoming Disney World trip.Plus the kids are back in school now (this is their 2nd week) and it's time to make sure all their homework gets done, and that they do their required nightly reading.I've got some busy days coming up; school orientations & meeting with the teachers, making sure the car goes in for an oil change, and

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-56606681559830353622010-08-21T22:20:00.002-05:002010-08-21T22:30:49.226-05:00

I'm sure you've all heard of People of Walmart by now. If you haven't, just go ahead and go have a few laughs.But here's the thing.... you don't have to be at Walmart to spot these creatures. These same people frequent the mall.Yes, that's right - the MALL. The huge-people-come-from-all-over-the-country-to-shop-in-this-fabulous-high-end-shopping-mall!I mean, when I pulled into the MASSIVELY

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-89871298477988152952010-08-17T19:11:00.003-05:002010-08-17T19:14:05.929-05:00

I'm sure you've heard that line from the commercial.It's one of my favorite commercials of all time. But that may be that I just love Disney, and the phrase "I'm too excited to sleep!" rings true for me, as well as my kids.We're now just a little over 2 weeks from our family vacation to Disney World and we are starting to have that excitement build up. Within the next few days, I'll start the

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-19530505296251549812010-08-06T21:57:00.003-05:002010-08-06T22:00:39.943-05:00

We've got a bit of a rivalry going in our household.I'm a diehard Cubs fan, while the hubby is a Sox fan.The kids have decided to keep their loyalties with the Cubs, so hubby is a bit outnumbered.We were at the Cubs game this past Wednesday, and suddenly my daughter taps me and asks:"Mommy, when you got married .... did you know that Daddy was a Sox fan?"When I replied 'yes', she was astonished

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-59389743349017875052010-08-05T18:33:00.002-05:002010-08-05T18:34:17.704-05:00

I know I'm a terrible blogger, and what few readers I did have are probably gone.But - by a show of hands, er, comments ..... who's still here??

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A dear friend of mine and her husband are embarking on a journey to parenthood, and I can't say how excited and hopeful I am for them.They have been trying for a baby, and it just wasn't happening exactly how nature intended. They just need a little help, and they are diving in and getting that help.I am hopeful that about the time we return from Disney World, she'll be bursting at the seams with

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-56700051911056442132010-07-26T22:06:00.002-05:002010-07-26T22:11:47.801-05:00

This weekend we had our big town garage sale. It started out wet & rainy, but we still managed to unload a bunch and rake in a ton of dough.It's amazing just how much money can be made. Granted, our sale also included antiques and collectibles that my parents were selling, but hubby and I made over $600 ourselves, just selling the kids outgrown clothes and toys they no longer want.Any that didn't

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-57372971790098988842010-07-19T19:20:00.003-05:002010-07-19T19:28:04.352-05:00

I am losing track of time. The days are speeding by and summer is already coming to an end (not officially, just that the kids start back to school on the 16th of August).I have been in heavy planning mode for our upcoming Disney trip. I'm a little OCD when it comes to traveling to Disney World. And by that I mean, I set up a spreadsheet and document each day's events. From what park we're going

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-3821604784437267532010-07-03T10:43:00.001-05:002010-07-03T10:44:35.135-05:00

I hope everyone has a safe & happy 4th of July.To all our service men & women: Thank You!

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-62170117584736866882010-06-12T23:27:00.002-05:002010-06-12T23:42:51.554-05:00

I think I remember mentioning the bubble of ignorance I would be floating in while I awaited my next appointment with the rheumatologist. Well, I'm still floating around in that bubble.I had to reschedule my appointment because the doctor was running so far behind that day that I couldn't wait around to be seen. I still have another 10 days before I'll be seen.No problem, I figured. I'll just

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-11229480575706313572010-06-05T10:00:00.002-05:002010-06-05T10:05:27.701-05:00

There are just 2 more school days and then I will be the mother of a 3rd grader and a 1st grader. Both will be in school full time.I can't believe how quickly time has gone. My son will have his "half-birthday" in just a week. And in just a few weeks, my daughter will turn 6.So, another school year come and gone. Another summer upon us. This summer is a short one as our school district has them

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-22983154680443044172010-05-20T11:17:00.002-05:002010-05-20T11:23:10.612-05:00

My daily commute to work is pretty boring. I take the same route EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.Sometimes I zone out so much (it's actually scary) that I will get to a certain point in my route, and I'll think, "Wow, how did I get over here already?!"My drive in this morning started off routinely, until I turn from one major road to another and I catch a glipse of a man (probably 20s) peeling off his shirt

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-54671567644078676452010-04-27T13:12:00.003-05:002010-04-27T13:21:21.656-05:00

I'm not sure where the time is going, but April is coming to a close and we'll be welcoming May this weekend.I am definitely looking forward to the summer and all the sun and fun that it brings. The weather has still been a bit volatile here. And let's just say that metal bleachers at a Little League game, in cold ass weather leaves you with, well .... a cold ass.But I am a mom and a fan, so you

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-45687887511645481502010-04-10T13:31:00.002-05:002010-04-10T13:34:40.718-05:00

I'm turning 30 tomorrow. How the hell that happened, I'm not sure.It seems like just a few years ago I was in high school. Yeah, right. I graduated 12 years ago.The scariest part? When I started at my job, my bosses oldest child was the age of my son. She is 19 now and works for me. WTF?! PLEASE MAKE THE YEARS STOP FLYING BY!!!!

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-78336233326875734022010-04-03T10:06:00.002-05:002010-04-03T10:12:45.060-05:00

*deep breaths*I can do this. Age is just a number.Time is going so quickly. Here we are, already in April. Easter is tomorrow and next weekend we've got Little League photo day and my birthday.And then - VEGAS!! We leave in just 10 short days. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed. I just dragged out the luggage today and will start compiling a list of all the necessities I need to

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-56164939312384723262010-03-22T20:20:00.003-05:002010-03-28T17:37:52.980-05:00

I'm in the final weeks of my 20s. I will officially be 30 in less than 3 weeks.For the most part, I'm pretty calm about the whole thing. Okay, there are some moments when I almost lose my sanity. But you know, I'm really becoming good at ignoring what's at hand. And that is because of the health issues going on. I'll give you the short & sweet version - another positive blood test, however not

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-86775388323523025352010-03-11T20:25:00.003-06:002010-03-22T20:17:36.282-05:00

I'm now in another round of the waiting game.This is the period of time in which I like to ignore and pretend like this isn't all really happening.I saw the rheumatologist last week, who asked me alot of questions, and pushed, pulled and moved my limbs around as if I were a puppet. At the end of the visit he told me that he didn't think I had lupus, and that my ANA was just a borderline positive

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-75301410463147348792010-03-09T08:38:00.004-06:002010-03-09T18:03:45.728-06:00

Our state has recently banned texting while driving. You can be fined and presented with a moving violation if you are busted.Everyday there's yet another offense added to the list of driving distractions. Have any of these people ever ridden in a car with children?? I can text, chew gum, and sing along to tunes on the radio all while there's a blizzard AND road construction going on (hey, it's

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-90854622517929962032010-03-07T19:09:00.004-06:002010-03-07T19:15:31.155-06:00

We had 2 coupons for a free child's admission with a paid adult admission to Lego Land. We had never been before, and decided, what the heck?We took the kids this afternoon, and I'm thinking - alright, it'll probably cost us about $20 to get in and that was decent for us to spend the afternoon.Imagine my surprise when we walk in and the price per adult is $19! Thank goodness for the kids coupons,

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If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you may have seen me mention something about Swagbucks a time or two. You may also see something like "Sarah just won 20 Swagbucks by searching the web!".First of, let me tell you this: THERE IS NO CATCH.I'm the most leary person out there. I don't give telemarketers the time of day and I typically stray away from things that seem too good to be true.

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We're just a little over a week away from my appointment with the rheumatologist. It seems like the more anxious and stressed I get as the appointment nears closer, the faster the time seems to go.As much as I want to know what's wrong, and how to feel better, I'm afraid. I've been blissfully able to continue on, ignoring what might be going on inside me. Granted, my thumb still hurts. Not as bad

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I've been freaking out about turning 30. It just seems so ...... I don't know. I don't want to say old because that's not really how I feel. I guess it just seems - different. Distinguished maybe? I don't know.It's not like I can do anything about turning 30. It's going to happen whether I like it or not. Unfortunately. So....I'm going to grab 30 by the balls and make it the best damn year

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I'm not quite sure why I continue to come back here every now and again to write. It's not as if there's a whole lot of commenting or reading going on. I'd be partly to blame for that, what with my lack of witty things to say. Oh, and the fact that I'm having a heck of a time reading and commenting on blogs myself.These last couple weeks have been ...... well, how can I explain? Hectic. Sad.

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Remember how at the beginning of 2009 I made a list of 52 things I wanted to accomplish during the year? One of those things was to see my doctor about my stomach issues and the finger joint stiffness that seemed to plague me.Well, I never officially went in to talk about either of those things. Why not? One, because I'm a wimp. Two, anytime I went to the doctor it was for being sick then and

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My son is 8 and if you have a son of your own, you know that certain bodily functions work rather early on. When this first started happening to my boy, he would wiggle and act uncomfortable. When we'd question what his problem was, he simplified it by stating that his peepee was like a statue.As if that wasn't funny enough, he has recently found a new way to describe this new "hardship" (pun

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I failed miserably last year at trying to read more than I had in '08. I was doing considerably well in the beginning, but somehow when we got to the 2nd half of the year, it was all downhill from there.I started the year off by jumping into the House of Night series (not to mention I'm also in the process of reading My Friend Leonard). I'm about halfway thru the first book, and have the next 3

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It's a guarantee that when my girlfriends and I all get together, we have a good time. We've got story after story, and those stories have led us to nicknames and many inside jokes.This past Friday, my mom & I hosted our annual cookie exchange and the usual gang of girlfriends came over.My BFF, Melissa, came in bearing gift bags and asked us to open our special gifts. We knew it was something she

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It's hard to believe in just a week, families will be gathering and children will be placing out cookies & milk and waiting in anticipation for Santa.The holiday season never slows it's pace, and before we can blink it's time to pull down all the twinkle bulbs, pack away all the sentimental keepsake ornaments and chalk it up as another year gone.I look forward to Christmas immensely. I always

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Where I work, I'm always hearing stories of crazy tips the employees receive from customers around the holidays.I've always joked & said I was going to compile it into a book. Well, I don't know the first thing about having a book published, so instead, the idea went the virtual route instead.And so a new website was born!!!Be sure to check it out, and share your story if you have one! Pass the

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Have you been turned on to this little gem of the online world? It's People of Walmart.com and it's worth taking a look at it. Trust me.Now I shop at Walmart with a whole new attitude - with my eyes peeled and cell phone ready. Sadly I can't say I've witnessed anything website worthy. Yet. But I know the time is coming.

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At the rate I'm going, I really don't know if I'll ever get my blogging mojo back. There have been several times I thought "I should blog about this!" or said to myself "That is total blogging material". Can I remember any of those things now? Ha. Not a single one.So, I think I may just recap what's been going on with a bullet post. I know, I know. Lame.We got rid of an employee at work. He

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The other evening (coincidentally, on our way to Red Lobster for dinner the other night), we stop for gas and when we pull up we see that there's a police car and the officer is arresting someone.Now, it's not everyday you get to see someone cuffed and shoved into the back of a squad car.My daughter pipes up from the back seat in a sing-song voice "Someone's getting arrested"....There's a pause

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While out eating at Red Lobster the other night, the waitress was very attentive and great with the kids. She took them over to the lobster tank, scooped one out and let the kids "pet" it. Afterwards, she herded them over to the restrooms so they could go in and wash their hands.I went in to the ladies to help my daughter, and when we came out, my son was already done and speaking to our

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Have you heard the new latest rage?My kids nearly had a heart attack in Toys R Us when they spotted this:I take the box from them and I'm sure there were about a gazillion confusion wrinkles across my forehead as I tried to comprehend just what I was looking at and why they were so fascinated with it.They then tell me all about the Zhu Zhu Pets and how they want them! And how they must have them!

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I've been having an issue with a gland under my chin that likes to swell and become painful. It has been an issue twice now, in a 3 month period.This last time I also ended up with some other issues going on when I went back in for my follow-up appointment. When my doctor looked in my throat, I was told it appeared "yucky" and that I had "schmutz" on my tonsils as well. The worst strep-swab ever

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You know you're pretty low on society's totem pole when you need to steal from a garage sale.Just sayin' if you can't cough up the 50 cents to pay for the item you just stuffed into the pocket of your riff-rafferific ghetto pants; then perhaps you shouldn't have even gotten into the car and left home (save the gas money, feed your family!).I know garage sales don't accept wic or food stamps or

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I started the Twilight series back in January, after I got the first two books as a Christmas gift.I LOVED the first book, but New Moon was a bit slow for me. I finished, and still enjoyed the book, however, I found myself missing Edward too much to really enjoy it.After I finished them, I was at a standstill. Eclipse was not out in paperback yet, and I am not much of a fan of hardcover. I mean,

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I just spent some time reading my blog, and stopped at the posts from this spring when my husband lost his job.I'm not sure I've truly recovered from that. I realize he was only unemployed a month. He's back in the work force and I should be thankful. I am. I'm thankful and grateful that we both have jobs. And while we need to watch money, we're okay.However, it just feels like I lost something

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Here I am again. Popping in to tell you all how much I suck.Blogging has been the last thing on mind. At the time of my last post, we were getting ready to go vacationing on the East Coast. My last day of work proved to be, quite possibly, the WORST. DAY. OF. MY. LIFE. EVER.It was a nightmare, and I didn't leave work til nearly midnight on that Friday. By the time I managed to tell my brain to

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-3907974230630478032009-07-30T10:07:00.003-05:002009-07-30T10:25:54.965-05:00

So it's no surprise that I'm a HUGE NKOTB fan and that I've seen them 4 times since last October. It's also no surprise that I love taking pictures, and what better things to take pictures of then those 5 Bad Brothers from the Beantown Land?The last concert I went to was at the end of June. I took a whole load of photos, but never did get around to uploading them or viewing them all on the

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I'm just over halfway done with my 52 Things list.I'm lacking severely in the number of bottles of water I've consumed as well as how many books I've read for the year. And there's a couple things on the list that I know I likely won't be able to complete (get a new tattoo) and one thing that I think I will take off the list (attend BlogHer conference) and replace with something else (?).As for

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June is over, we've celebrated another 4th of July and the summer is whipping by faster than I'd like.I know I have been quiet, and that I haven't been stopping by to comment on your blogs either. I apologize. For awhile I just didn't have much to say; my mood was sour and I just felt like I was in a rather dark place. Once things started to turn around, I just didn't know what to say.Now

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Sheesh. It's been awhile and for that I apologize. I just haven't had much to say. I've just sort of been trucking along these past few weeks, keeping busy with work, the kids, planning birthday parties and watching the calendar fill up for this summer.The kids are officially on summer vacation. Today is their first day. How wonderful it was to not hear an alarm at 6:15 this morning (wait - I *

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Yes it has been awhile since I posted. There wasn't much I had to say. And there wasn't much desire to say or do much of anything (and as I type this, I'm listening to a commercial for cymbalta on TV).Thankfully, I have good news. Mike got an offer from 1 of the 3 jobs that he landed second interviews with all in the same week.It came right at the same time the rejection letter from

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It's not like there hasn't been enough going on in my life. I'm barely grasping my sanity, my patience is tried on a daily basis and there are times I feel like exploding into a ball of rage.Tuesday I noticed the underside of my chin was sore. Extremely tender and as I felt around, I noticed a lump. This has happened in the past, and it has resolved itself. This time it's a little more

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I logged into blogger to leave a comment elsewhere, and when I happened into my dashboard, I noticed the number of posts for this lil ol' blog....It's 3 digits long, all the same numeral, that generally means bad things ....So - this post is just so that the bad luck mark is gone, and that I'll have 667 posts!Call me superstitious, but I'm not taking any chances. I've got enough bad luck going on

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It's no surprise that I have not been in a normal state of mind lately. I'm struggling with my moods and often find myself in such a funk that I don't care to do anything.Last week, my BFF calls me (I think she's making sure I'm not slitting my wrists or eating an entire bottle of pills) and we chat and next thing I know she's talking about kidnapping me that weekend.She arrived at 9am Saturday

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There are decent days, there are bad days and there are days where I can't imagine making it thru the entire day.I am bouncing around with emotions - from complete hatred, to disgust, to fear, to sympathy, to complete exhaustion.Prior to the job loss event, I had plans to go out with friends to Dave & Buster's on Friday night to celebrate my birthday and another friend's. I still planned on

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I probably won't be posting much. I haven't had much to say as it is.My husband lost his job today.With my recent reduction in pay and hours, I don't know how we will survive.

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I cannot think of an entire thing to write about these days. You'd think the fact that my 29th birthday was this weekend and my husband didn't even get me a card would be enough to warrant some sort of post.Or that I almost wasn't allowed into the casino boat when my BFF and I went for my birthday.Or the Adventures of the Ho-Mobile.But, really ... I got nothin'!

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Just a couple more entries - I haven't been pimpin the Boob-A-Thon as much as I had been in the past.My excuse?Five totally hot men that have stolen my attention. There will be a giddy post coming soon all about that. I know you just can't wait for it.Anywho....here are this week's boobs!Nitebyrd:Manic:I'm going to keep the Boob-A-Thon open a bit longer, so if you haven't already participated,

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More excellent participants!!! You can still join in! Email your submission today - snarkysarah AT gmail DOT comBecky:"Spin":Anonymous:Vixen:Amber:Anonymous:Jules:Jam:Kim:"IM":"BC":

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Keep the submissions for the Boob-A-Thon comin'! Round 4 may be posted sooner that I thought, as I've already gotten 9 new submissions in!I originally said I would keep the Boob-A-Thon open until March 30th, however, I will probably extend it another couple days until April 1st.So, what are you waiting for?!?SHOW ME YOUR BOOBS!snarkysarah AT gmail DOT comAnd with that - I am just 6 days away

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What a great turn-out this week! 16 new submitors! 2 of which are men!!!You can still join in!! Email your submission to snarkysarah AT gmail DOT comJustine:Tanice:Gabbie:Kristi:Sage:Laura:Nicky:Breve:Smilie:Hubman:Veronica:Autumn:Sage Girl #1:Sage Girl #2:Anonymous:Laurie:

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My son was full of material tonight.We took the kids to the movie theater to see Race to Witch Mountain. On the car ride home, my son decides to pipe up;"Am I big enough for a phone now?"And I'm like WHAT?!You are 7!So I ask, "What kind of phone do you want?" (and I'm thinking he's going to either say a cell phone or you know - his own personal land line in his room)And he says "A blackberry"OMG

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Just look at the fabulous contributors this go around!Check 'em out!Barb & Daughter:Hailey:Melissa:Koreen:Karla:April:Sarah:Jace:Deborah:Remember that boobs are earning $2 for each submission (in the case of Barb & her daughter - that's a $4 earning!).And to spice it up a bit - I will pay $3 for each MAN that submits his boobs!!!!So, let's go!!!!Email your submission to:snarkysarah AT gmail DOT

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Seriously. Every week he rocks.I'm also a fan of Alexis, Adam and Allison - but Danny stands apart from them (aside from the fact that his name starts with 'd').What do you all think? Who's your favorite? Anyone one you particularly don't like this season??

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My son, the 7 year old little shithead that he is, has taken to making fun of me and my love for NKOTB. I can thank his father for that.Anywho....the other day in the car, NKOTB is playing and my son in the backseat, tells me again that they are the "Old Farts on the Block" (hardy har har ... sooooo funny!)So, my mom, who's in the car with us, tells him that word (fart) is really not appropriate

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Here we go! The first installment of the Snarkalicious Boob-A-Thon 2009! As you can see, not many participants this year, which truly disappoints me. Perhaps you all will be brave enough to participate now that Amanda was so brave?Amanda:And yours truly:Remember, you CAN participate completely anonymously and you do not need to show your face.If you'd like to participate, please send your

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We don't travel all that much, though it's not for lack of wanting to. It's mostly that prior to 2006, our kids were still so young and traveling was too much of a burden than anything else. Now that they are a little older, it's a bit easier, but generally still leaves me needing a vacation from the vacation.We were lucky that in 2006, I won a trip to Disney World. How fantastic that I was

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-18764073712715221162009-03-05T09:46:00.004-06:002009-03-05T09:54:44.896-06:00

Just a potluck of a post today....lots of random tidbits.Mom had a follow-up doctor appointment today. She needs to wait until next month for another xray to check the spot on her lung. Which means another month of worrying.I'm almost thru my first week of shorter hours. I have to say that I'm diggin' getting out of work at 2, but ask me how I feel once I've got my first paycheck with my new

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-74390390096984783082009-03-03T12:01:00.001-06:002009-03-03T12:01:02.111-06:00

Recently we decided to surprise the kids with a weekend getaway to Key Lime Cove, which is about an hour north of us. We didn't tell them ahead of time, and I packed the suitcase without them knowing and loaded the car while they were at school.They were curious as to why I was going to be picking them both up from school that day, and that we were heading to go pick up daddy from work right

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-5775274719120664442009-03-02T17:47:00.005-06:002009-03-02T18:46:42.481-06:00

My new hours started today, and since I'll be home by 3pm, I figured now was the best time to start getting myself in the kitchen more. And by that I mean cooking - not just popping something into the microwave.It just so happens that while I had the week off from work, I tried out a couple new recipes. Homemade mac & cheese (don't ask me how it was because I didn't try it - I only eat Kraft -

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-51234154307019836882009-02-27T12:35:00.000-06:002009-02-27T12:37:17.363-06:00

Did you hear?Denny's is offering a new breakfast meal: The Octo-Slam.You get fourteen eggs, no sausage, and the guy next to you has to pay the bill.

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-90907302519591692192009-02-26T12:52:00.003-06:002009-02-26T12:59:27.141-06:00

Oberweis Birthday Cake flavored ice cream is heaven (or hell!) on Earth. I finished off a quart in 3 days.Getting into my car for the first time after the break-in made me queasy.In exactly 5 weeks, I'll be meeting NKOTB.I need Boob-A-Thon participants!!! Send 'em in! snarkysarah AT gmail DOT comI'm developing a slight addiction to Twitter.My new (shorter) hours and (less) pay start next week.

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-14051259992789144042009-02-24T11:30:00.002-06:002009-02-24T11:47:10.293-06:00

There's no way to sugar coat any of this, so I'll just get right down to the Royal Suckfest that is my life.I took a pay cut at work yesterday. Well, I'd rather leave it than take it, but that's not a choice. The only bit of saving grace is that I'm not required to still work my normal 40.5 hours a week with less pay. Instead I'll only be working 30 hours. But we're still talking losing 1/4

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-8475966346236290772009-02-22T18:30:00.003-06:002009-02-22T18:55:08.238-06:00

This weekend we surprised the kids with a getaway to an indoor waterpark resort. They were thrilled, and we were happy to do something special with them.It all started fine, but by 2:30 Saturday afternoon, our fun weekend turned ugly.Hotel security came up to our room to let us know that our car had a window busted out.Hubby went out with them, they phoned the police and waited for them to

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-73294247651261703892009-02-20T09:29:00.001-06:002009-02-20T09:31:22.921-06:00

Do any of you have kids that assume you were born yesterday?For instance, the other night, my kids thought it was acceptable to take the belts from their robes and play with them.They were in my son's room and when I appeared in the doorway, they stopped in their tracks, hands behind their backs, to which my son looks at me and says..."What?! We're just two ordinary kids."I swear, I don't know

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-26199530807680594042009-02-18T20:38:00.006-06:002009-03-03T12:29:28.853-06:00

As I posted recently, I am trying to decide just what organization(s) I will be donating to this year.I have made the decision that the first organization will be Susan G. Komen for the cure of breast cancer.I supported this organization last year when my good friend Jules participated in the 3-day walk in Chicago. I kicked it up a notch and decided to do something fun in means of fundraising.

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-35391920198135178682009-02-17T17:34:00.003-06:002009-02-17T17:47:52.626-06:00

It's been official for quite awhile that I'd be attending, but I haven't talked much about it. Not for lack of wanting to, it's just that there are a million other things happening prior to July.At this point, my toes are still so frozen from sub-zero temps and what seemed like 20 feet of snow (thank heavens it all melted, and even the very light accumulation we got after that is nearly all gone

Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994314356222835048noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634756.post-57386744388657499532009-02-16T18:57:00.002-06:002009-02-16T19:00:20.602-06:00

The other night we're discussing favorite animals, and of course my kids couldn't pick just one. They are both rattling off the names of every animal they could think of.Giraffe, penguin, lion, monkey, gorilla...My son says "A gorilla is a monkey..."To which hubby says "Actually, it's a primate"And my son asks "It's a Prime Ape?"I just about fell out of the chair. He honestly thought that's

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