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29 June 2008 @ 03:07 pm

You'll wear sparkles and you'll like it!

Why is it so hard to make clear to people:

1) I cannot invite everybody you to the wedding. I have to cut it somewhere.
2) I cannot have everyone and their dog stand as attendants. Especially when we have no men!
3) I ~~cannot~~ will not put fat people in dresses that do not have sleeves. Yes, maybe I'm overly conservative here, but I think people with big arms look better when they're covered. I'm sorry if you don't like it, but your arms are going in sleeves... or wraps... or something. Cover them up!

AND

I'm sorry that you don't like sparkles. I'm sorry that you don't wear necklaces or braclets. You all will have some sort of sparkle. No.. I don't know what it is yet... and yes, I WOULD rather put my bridesmaids in a modest dress and have them wear sparkles that you may not like.

I promise it won't be gross. It may not be your style, but it will be modest and you will all look beautiful. Srsly... okay?

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frustrated

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06 June 2008 @ 10:48 am

Today is National Doughnut Day

That's right... National Doughnut Day. Thank you msn for that little tidbit of information.

Now that I know that, I want one.

Now that you know it... you want one too. Admit it! You want a doughnut now!

What I wouldn't give for a Krispy Kreme...

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hungry

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29 May 2008 @ 12:59 pm

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I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.
I will sign my posts for HiH.

Repetition. That's how I learned my spelling words. Do you think it'll work for LJ too?

<crosses fingers>

Current Mood:

embarrassed

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28 May 2008 @ 04:34 pm

Stupid Transfiguration

I'm definitely proving that I'm a moron with this whole transfiguration game. I forgot to include transfiguration in the stupid activity! Then I replied to my own post (which I didn't know was against the rules.) So I wanted to delete the comments to fix it. Which screwed up the points totals.

So, yeah... I suck. Not touching that activity any more.

I will just have to write more stories to make up for royally screwing my house at the transfiguration activity!

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27 May 2008 @ 08:42 am

Well, since we're throwing back to the 80's...

I've been on a huge 80's kick lately. I think it's the New Kids on the Block stuff that's doing it. Either way... I spent the weekend downloading the NKOTB songs, Jordan's solo stuff, and Joey's solo stuff. <chuckle>

That's crazy enough, you say? Oh no.. wait for it....

I bought the Sweatin' to the Oldies boxed set! And the deal a meal system (well, it's called the "food mover" now, but it's the dame samn thing)! Instant throw back to elementary school!!!

I'm so excited to start doing workout dvds that have fat people like me in them!!!!

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excited

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24 May 2008 @ 12:29 pm

OMG WTF NKOTB IN STL!!!

Did you catch that??? :)

The new kids on the block are in freaking St. Louis on November 10!!

WOOT!

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21 May 2008 @ 11:45 pm

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So... the icon has nothing to do with anything... but it makes me laugh!

I'm waiting for midnight so I can participate in an insomniac challenge at HiH. This is really stupid. But it was a really cool challenge!

I'm hooked on Hih... don't judge me!

Current Mood:

tired

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19 May 2008 @ 10:24 am

Steve's List

Steve's List is somewhat created. We have a community anyway...

community.livejournal.com/Steveslist

Ain't I clever???

And that's all I've got...so far.

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18 May 2008 @ 11:02 pm

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Lessons I've Learned This Weekend:

1) Coupon clipping is a time consuming task.

2) A woman who looks just like my mom shops at Target! It was crazy! I walked by and looked at her... then looked again... then did the total loser thing and watched her walk into the store with tears in my eyes. I kind of wanted to borrow her for a little bit, you know? "Excuse me... You don't know me, but you look just like my dead mom. So I was thinking... since my stepmom is touchy and my future mother in law can be... well... a beast.... I was wondering if maybe I could hang out with you for a while? Or at least take a picture with you? Or introduce you to my dad???" Christ, I'm a loser!

3) Slumber Parties is a really fun company! Their pheromone perfume? Teh awesome.

4) Jon Pennington is a girl. Seriously. He's a woman. He's hung up on some loser-chick who isn't worth his time (coming from someone who doesn't think he's worth much.. that's huge) and he's bordering on restraining order-type behavior.

5) Jon Meyer is dead to me. And if he EVER gets that attitude with me again, I will lay him out on the ground... okay, so I can't fight... but Pat would lay him out on the ground.

6) No matter how spotty Rhiannon's relationship is with Pat, Pat would NEVER talk in a tone to Rhiannon like Jon did with me tonight. Seriously... dead to me.

So yeah... fun weekend. I got absolutely nothing accomplished. I did manage to get rid of the headache though...

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bitchy

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13 May 2008 @ 02:22 pm

HAAATE!

I've finally accepted that I have a head desk employee. What, you ask, is a head desk employee? It's an employee that makes you want to slam your head on your desk until you don't have to deal with them anymore. I really REALLY want to just get rid of said employee. ONE MORE STRIKE!!! PLEASE???

I'm working on it...

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aggravated

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10 May 2008 @ 12:39 pm

To All the Men I've Loved Before!

(And Jon... Rhiannon's single again.)

HEY JON!

( Clickie Me! )

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09 May 2008 @ 01:37 pm

If I close my door will you go away???

Ring Ring Ring...Thud...Thud...Thud.... Buzzzzzzz.... Thud.... Thud... Thud....... Ring..... Buzzzzzzz..... Thud.... Beep...Thud.... Thud

A staff member in labor + a phone ringing off the hook + 2 other staff members off today + a busted fire alarm + 3 meetings + construction = a REALLY LONG WEEK!

SOMEBODY MAKE IT STOP!

<head desk>

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aggravated

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01 May 2008 @ 09:42 am

Adventures in CVS land!

I had a dream last night that the new month started at CVS and everything I wanted was gone. I went to all of the stores and it was all gone! I went to the manager and he said, "Sorry. Everybody's doing what you're doing. We're not getting any more in." (Should not be dreaming about CVS...)

I went to CVS today. 2 of them. (Yes, they're both on the way to work and I didn't waste any gas...)

Results:Well, I have to go buy one more CVS beauty thing to get my $5 back. I didn't realize that one was still going. It was an April deal that must be carrying over until Saturday...

3 Colgate 360 toothbrushes
3 Aquafresh Polishing
1 Burt's Bees Lip Gloss
1 Bath Puff (For Debbie's mother's day present)
1 Bath Robe (For Debbie's mother's day present)
3 Orapik Traveling Toothbrush Kits
3 Men's Adidas Deodorant
1 Big E Pak Orbit Gum
=
Out of Pocket Spent- $6.63
Extra Care Bucks Earned for next time- $15.97
Net Result- They paid me $9.34
Total Saved- $63.65

(I should be a chipmunk instead of a Badger!OH! That can be my animagus form!!!)

Current Mood:

accomplished

Current Music: The county market jingle. Stupid Radio.

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30 April 2008 @ 02:26 pm

Hehe... Ranting Continued

Lessons in MargieFinnisms

Lesson 1: 2 bottles of shampoo = 2 purchases = 1 transaction

Lesson 2: Coupon says $3 when you buy ANY: = Sample sizes count

Lesson 3: Cashier makes you mad, call manager. Manager makes you mad, call corporate. Still mad? Don't shop there anymore.

Lesson 4:Sign says: All Biore Products- 2 for $11 (Take sign with you.) One biore product rings up at 12.50. Cashier says "Not included." You say: Sign says all products. See?

Lesson 5:Cashier won't ring up all of your coupons in one transaction? Split it up. They don't want to do that? Take some, leave the rest. Go out to your car, then come in and buy the rest. You left. You now have an entirely separate visit AND transaction.

Lesson 6: Crazy crackheads move into your house? Make their deer heads fall off the walls at random times. Observe and laugh maniacally.

J

Current Mood: devious

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30 April 2008 @ 02:11 pm

Continued Rambling...

Dad said, "I wouldn't have fought with the woman." When I told him about last night at Kmart. And you know what? He wouldn't have. But you know who would have? My mom. She stood up for herself and she won. And she walked out with the deals.

Does it embarrass me to argue with the cashiers? Yeah.
Does it embarrass me to call the stores and say, "I have 11 of these coupons. Can I use them all?" Sometimes.

Does it embarrass me to have the cashier call the manager over when they don't agree with me? You bet.

But am I embarrassed when I walk out of a store with 21 bottles of shampoo and conditioner for 1.09? Nope.

Am I embarrassed when I leave Meijer with 11 boxes of pasta and 11 jars of sauce for $5.68? No way.

I do what I can to support myself and leave a little bit of money to pay for a wedding. And if that means getting out of my comfort zone when I'm right... so be it.

By the way... if you work at most stores....
Each item is considered a purchase. (example- 2 bottles of soda... 2 purchases.) When money changes hands... that's a transaction. If my coupon says "One per purchase." I can use 2 if I have 2 of that item in my cart. Look it up... I'm right. :)

Current Mood:

productive

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30 April 2008 @ 01:53 pm

Okay, I admit it

I've been reviewing my shopping habits, and I admit that I have hoarding tendencies.

Yes, I did not NEED 21 sample size bottles of shampoo and conditioner... but they were FREE!
I also did not need Just for Men hair color. But they paid me 8 dollars to buy it.
I have little use for 7 bottles of shower gel at the moment.

But I WILL have uses for them. And they're items that don't really expire. Why should I pass them up when I spent $ 1.76 *total* (not counting the rebate on the hair color)???

In the past three hours, I have heard about food prices going up AGAIN, gas prices raising to over $4/gallon by summer, and the probability that both will not be likely to ever come back down.

So, yeah, I buy things that are free. I also buy things that they pay me to take. They come home with me whether I need them or not!

I'm afraid of running out of things. I'm afraid of not being able to buy groceries when gas goes up. And I'm terrified of how we'll raise children in these times.

But none of those things will stop me from getting married, having babies, and raising them the best way I know how. It's times like this when I'm really thankful that I grew up in a house where money was tight. Why? Because I know how to handle this! If there's one thing that I can say for sure, my mom taught me how to make the best of what you're given.

And I can guarantee that she's doing a happy dance as she sees my free stuff from the past two weeks:
7 bottles of shower gel, Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Razors, Razor cartridges, Post it notes, hair spray, hair gel, tape, tape dispenser refills, tampons, pads, mouthwash, light bulbs.

My biggest free stuff score to date? 200 free thank you cards from American Greetings.

Laugh if you must folks, but it's time to be chipmunks! Be a savvy shopper and stock up while you can afford to!

Current Mood:

contemplative

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28 April 2008 @ 05:55 pm

I KNEW IT!

I have been sorted. :)

Hufflepuff rocks! Everyone's really nice and I'm having fun.

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28 April 2008 @ 05:51 pm

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St. Louis rocks. Lush rocks. Sarah rocks. Patrick rocks.

Things to remember:

"Paancakes!!! Hu-ya! Pancakes!"
NEVER eat at the "all day breakfast" place at Union Station. Yuck!
Tigin Irish Pub= TO DIE FOR!
8th and Pine is a long way from the Hyatt Regency River Front
Old Spaghetti Factory- A klepto's best friend.

More to follow. :)

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cheerful

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28 April 2008 @ 05:50 pm

I KNEW IT!

I have been sorted. :)

Hufflepuff rocks! Everyone's really nice and I'm having fun.

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25 April 2008 @ 02:30 pm

Surveys

The activity of the last two days is this- Steal surveys from Sarah.

( Come On! You know you want to know! )

Fun, huh?