Decadence

Do you know what decadence means? I do. And so does Lucky.





It means laying around all day doing nothing. And I mean nothing.

Not that Lucky and I do that. I mean, we're napping, re-charging, contemplating life. We are not doing nothing.

Mom was decadent today. She stayed in bed late, came downstairs, ate breakfast, cleaned up a bit and then read. For like hours. And then when she finished her book (Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult) she worked on her quilt.

And worked on her quilt. And worked on her quilt some more. Oh, she made dinner and did laundry and watched Anchors Aweigh with Gene Kelly & a really young Frank Sinatra. She made her lunch for tomorrow, washed the dishes and helped PlusOne make his lunch for tomorrow, but she didn't take a shower (she did brush her teeth), she never got out of her nightgown, and she didn't go anywhere. It was cold and raining, again, so she says she doesn't feel guilty, and actually, she thinks it was sort of fun. Not that she is going to make a habit of it, but every once in a while, she says you need to just chill.

Haven't I been telling her that for like, forever?

Lucky's Meaning

What Lucky Means

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way. And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life. You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Five Things Meme

We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you the Five Things Meme.

1. What were you doing 5 years ago today?

Working at the same job as I am now, living in the same house., with the same husband and the same child. I had my the pugs who came before, Muffie and Bridget. PlusOne was finishing his first year of school. I had not started karate yet. I would get the invitation for a free two weeks on Mother's Day.

2. Name 5 snacks that you love:

Hot air popcorn with butter and Parmesan cheese
Ben & Jerry's Turtle Soup or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Giardella Milk Chocolate and Caramel
Fresh raspberries or boysenberries
Store brand ruffled potato chips.

3. What are 5 things on your ‘To-Do’ list for today/ Or things you’ve already done today:

Work on the checkbook
Work on the quilt
Work on my Intermediate Level Instructor's Certification
Make a list of what needs to be done in each room of the house
Re-plant the flowers given to me by my friend

4. Name 5 things I would do if I won five million dollars:

Pay all my bills, my mother's bills, and my sister's bills
Get a maid
Quit my job
Donate money to pug rescues everywhere
Buy a house on the ocean, somewhere, if I could or on Newfound Lake
Have a field day fabric shopping

5. Name 5 bad habits you have:

I interrupt people (it is common with my sister and I to never finish a sentence, but other people don't like it)
Going to bed too late
Not getting up early enough in the morning
Not vacuuming often enough
Not cleaning/picking up enough in general around the house

6. Name 5 places you’ve lived:

Beverly, MA
Wenham, MA
Durham, NH
Where I live now

7. Name 5 jobs you’ve had:

Bank Teller
Car Leasing & Sales
Parts Purchasing and General All Around Gal for Car Dealership
Purchasing Agent for Seals and Gasketing Company
Administrative Assistant, De Facto IT Person and General All Around Know It All for A Furniture Retailer

Hope you enjoyed that.

Hidden Names

What Roxy Dragon Pebbles Means

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are incredibly sexy and sensual. You have a naughty vibe that no one can ignore. You have an unquenchable desire. And you are unrestrained in your passions. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care. People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people. Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people's problems. Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest. You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous. You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things. Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Boy, ain't that the truth!

Tomorrow we will see what Lucky means.

Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen things to do when you can't think of what to blog about.

1) Pull out the baby photos. Those are always good in a pinch.

2) Stay up late watching Top Chef and hope something "hits" you.

3) Tell everybody that you are in the new production of CCSI III and link to The Cat Realm so everyone can see your picture and name in the cast.

4) Read all the blogs you can and see if anyone is doing anything interesting, like "The Book Meme", "The Six Word Memoir Meme" or the "5 Things Meme".

5) Check out Dogster and Catster for their "Which Star is Your Pet" Quiz. Or any of the other half a million quizzes out there about half a million different subjects.

6) Shamelessly steal another blog's idea after you have left the "Hope you don't mind if I borrow this?" comment on the comment page.

7) Post a picture in which you look really, really cute, or are doing something really, really funny and hope that no one notices you don't have much to say.

8) Talk about the things that everyone else is talking about, e.g. things that are bothering me (high gas prices) yadda yadda yadda.

9) Re-post pictures that went over well and hope people don't remember seeing them before.

10) Pull out the embarrassing photos. They are always good for a laugh. (And hey, everyone has one or two of those.)

11) Ask your boy (or girl) to come up with something. They usually can find something amusing to tell people. Plus, it's from a child, so you get cut some slack.

12) Pull out the silly sleeping pictures.

13) Hope your mom can come up with something when you can't think of what to blog about.

Have a nice day.

Wordless Wednesday - Reunited!

Monday, Monday

Yesterday was cold, damp and raining. In the 40's. Today it might get into the lower 50's.

Lucky and I know what we're doing. We're snuggling to stay warm.

Any questions?