The new motto for my life is; NO ASSHOLES ALLOWED.

TALK THE TALK AND WALK THE WALK OR WALK ON BY

Sometimes you have to dig deep, deeper than you really want to, in order to see all those things that you have hidden from yourself. In my quest to protect myself emotionally and mentally,I over looked and denied some very important details.

Well guess what...? The rose colored glasses are off and my head is out of the sand. One very important thing I have learned, just because you don't acknowledge the bad or ugly things, doesn't mean they are not there.

I have tortured myself for so many years by refusing to look at and examine various things in my life. To do so would have hurt and been devastating. Yet, it was always there, lurking about in the shadows. At times it would bubble up to the surface, only to have me stuff it back down again. Do you know how much mental and emotional energy that took or how exhausting it was?

I have learned a lot over the past year. And I have really,REALLY learned a lot the past 3 months. I had to look into the mirror of my soul and it wasn't easy. In fact, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my whole, entire life.

I just finally discovered that I am tired of living in a state of denial. And you know what? Since throwing away the rose colored glasses, I have more energy. I am sticking to my exercise routine and have lost 10 pounds in the past 9 days.

There is life out there and I feel it and want to be a part of it. I can't change anything that has happened in the past. That is a done deal. There is a future in my future. It may not be what I have dreamed, hoped and longed for it to be, but at least, AT LEAST, it will be ASSHOLE FREE!

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LATER YA'LL...^Belle^

It's Friday and you know what that means. Time for the Friday Five. This week with a Puppy Twist.(You really have to be careful when typing out the word PUPPY...OR YOU COULD END UP WITH A TOTALLY DIFFERENT WORD!GLAD I CAUGHT IT BEFORE HITTING THE "Submit" button). As always, answer any 5 or go canine crazy and answer them all. Ready...here we go.

1- Last thing you lost? Where did you find it?

My black bra. Found it under the sofa.

2-Last person you talked to on your cell phone?

A blogger buddy.

3- Something weird/strange that you do?

Where to begin! Okay, here's one: When I am board, I (silently) recite the names of people using the "UT" language.

4- Are you angry or upset with someone right now?

Oh yeah!

5-Your state bird?

Yellowhammer. Except when driving on the interstate and then it is the middle finger bird. Not that I do that sort of thing. (only to pesky airplanes)

6-Your high school mascot and colors?

Tiger/Red and black.

7-Last song you sang along with?

"Let's Just Kiss and Say Goodbye"-The Manhattans.

8-What time zone do you live in?

Central. Because I live on the state line it can be confusing at times. Several border towns around here go by Georgia or Eastern time.

9-Last bread you made?

Cornbread.

10-First thought when you wake up every morning?

Who is licking my foot?

11-Three things you do every morning?

Let the dogs out.

Put on the coffee.

Open the blinds.

12- Last photo you placed in a frame?

A photo of me and Daddy taken Christmas.

13-Funniest thing you have read on the stream this week?

Lucy's Overheard.

14--"Why do fools fall in love?"

Don't have any better sense.

15- Bad habit you are trying to break?

Putting myself last on the list and accepting people in my life that do the same and putting ACTIONS above words. If you say you are my friend then you dang well better act like it!!!!!!!! My motto from now on is: LET THE DOOR KNOB HIT YA....WHERE THE GOOD LORD SPLIT YA!

PUPPY TWIST:

16-I like Puppy because:

So many reasons! She is so sweet, kind and compassionate. When my little man Bo died she sent me at least 1 PM a week to let me know she was thinking about me.

17-Puppy makes me....

LAUGH.....(Bulgarian Buttermilk and ding dongs...)

18-Puppy has....

A good heart and great sense of humor.

19-Puppy is....

A classy lady!!

20-My personal message to Puppy is....

Thanks for your friendship. You are the best!

QUESTION: What did one saggy boob say to the other saggy boob? ANSWER: If we don't get some support soon, people will think we're nuts!

A REMINDER: SEND ME A PM WITH YOUR FAVORITE LOVE SONG, OR A SONG THAT IS SPECIAL TO YOU AND YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER.

Later Ya'll...^Belle^

Nike condoms: Just do it. (What...no foreplay...?)

Toyota condoms: Oh what a feeling.

Diet Pepsi condoms: You got the right one, baby.(What was your name again...)

Pringle condoms: Once you pop you can't stop. (Why would you want to...)

Mentos condoms: The Freshmaker.(And minty fresh...)

Secret condoms: Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman. (Can you buckle me up...)

Macintosh condom: it does more, cost less, it's that simple.(Do I need to reboot...)

Ford condoms: The best never rest.

Chevy condoms: Like a rock. (Now you're talking...)

New York Lotto condoms: Cause hey-you never know.

California Lotto condom: Who's next? (Give me a sec...I need to smoke)

Avis condom: Trying harder than ever. (HELL OOOO....)

KFC condoms: Finger-Licking Good.(Huh...?)

Microsoft condom: Where do you want to go today?

Energizer condoms: It keeps going and going and going...

M&M condoms: It melts in your mouth, not in your hands! (Uh...nevermind...)

MCI condoms: For family and friends (Available only in the South)

Doublemint condoms: Double your pleasure, double your fun.

Delta Airlines condoms travel pack: Delta is ready when you are. (What...no layovers....)

The Star Trek condom: To boldly go where no man has gone before.(No comment)

Kingdom of Hearts Condoms: You never know who your next adventure will be with.

Ford: Like a Rock

Shell: Watch us grow. (Now we're in business)

McDonalds: I'm lovin' it

Powerade: Real Power

Gatorade: Is it in you? (HOUSTON...WE HAVE A PROBLEM)

Yahoo: dreams found faster

Volkswagon: Drivers wanted

Pimikin Beef Jurkey: Works hard but my jurkys tender (In that case we have a problem)

Glade: Plug it in, plug it in.

Jcpennys condom: It's all inside.

Folgers condoms: It feels like the first time

Sainsbury Flavoured Condoms: Making life taste better.

Tesco Condoms: Every little helps.

Peugeot Condoms: The ride of your life

Matress Giant Condoms: it gives you that ooh ahh feel

Hellmann's mayonaise condom: Bring out the Best

Mounds/Almond Joy Condom: Sometimes you feel like a nut...sometimes you don't.

Burger King Condoms: Have It your way.

CONDOM BRANDS FROM BLOGGERS:

American Express Condoms-DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT (Whit)

Maxwell House Condoms-GOOD TO THE LAST DROP (Sherry's Cherries)

State Of Missouri Condoms-SHOW ME (^Belle^)

Visa Condoms-IT'S EVERYWHERE YOU WANT TO BE-(Major Pain)

Cracker Jack Condoms-A SURPRISE IN EVERY BOX.(PolarB)

Bisquick condom-A GREAT WEEKEND IN EVERY BOX.(Sherry's Cherries)

Little Debbie condoms-UNWRAP A SMILE (Sherry's Cherries)

Alka seltzer condom-PLOP,PLOP,FIZZ,FIZZ, OH WHAT A RELEIF IT IS.(Whispered Promise)

All State Condom-YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH ALLSTATE(Whispered Promise)

AT&T Condoms-REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEONE (Sherry's Cherries)

G.E. Condoms-WE BRING GOOD THINGS TO LIFE (Sherry's Cherries)(Especially when they bust....^Belle^)

Hostess Twinkie Condoms-WHERE'S THE CREAM FILLING(Sherry's Cherries)(Can also be used with the JC Penny condom-IT'S ALL INSIDE-^Belle^)

Larry The Cable Guy Condom-GIT 'R' DONE-(^Belle^)

Later Ya'll...^Belle^

1.Stick your palm open under the stall wall and ask your neighbour," May I borrow a highlighter?"

2.Say in disgust "Uh oh, I knew I shouldn't put my lips on that."

3. Cheer and clap loudly every time somebody breaks the silence with a bodily function noise

4. Say, "Hmmm, I've never seen that colour before."

5. Drop a marble and say, "Oh no!! My glass eye!!"

6. Say "Damn, this water is cold."

7. Grunt and strain real loud for 30 seconds and then drop a cantaloupe into the toilet bowl from a high place and sigh relaxingly.

8. Say, "Now how did that get there?"

9. Say, "Humus. Reminds me of humus."

10. Fill up a large flask with Mountain Dew. Squirt it erratically under the Stall walls of your neighbours while yelling, "Whoa! Easy boy!!"

11. Say," Interesting....more sinkers than floaters"

12. Using a small squeeze tube, spread peanut butter on a wad of toilet paper and drop under the stall wall of your neighbour. Then say, "Whoops, could you kick that back over here, please eh?

13. Say, "C'mon Mr. Happy! Don't fall asleep on me!!

14. Play a well known drum cadence over and over again on your butt cheeks.

15. Drop a D-cup bra on the floor under the stall wall and sing "Born Free"

Those are just a few to get you started. I'm sure Randy can think of many more.

WINDOWS VISTA UPDATE

Windows Vista will be available on Tuesday-1/30/07. The Technobuddy, Bill Husted from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution advises to resist the temptation to be an "...early adoopter...". He suggests to just relax for now and let the early users find the bugs or weirdness that the testers missed.

To find out if your PC is ready for Vista, Microsoft offers all the specifications you need to know at:

Vista Specs

It also offers a program for download,called, Upgrade Advisor that fives you a quick answer as to whether your computer is ready.

Upgrade Advisor

****SELECT UPGRADE ADVISOR

Try Before You Buy:

Try a simulation of Vista online before you buy:

Vista Test Drive

Later Ya'll...^Belle^

I totally had another song picked out for this week. Several things happened that changed my mind.

The first thing was a visit to PolarB's blog where I read the beautiful and touching story of how she and Lovie met. The second thing was passing by the spot earlier in the week where The Yankee told me he loved me for the first time. I pass by that spot all the time and I always remember that moment. It is burned into my memory and will live forever.

What made it different this time was the actual song that was playing when he FINALLY decided to say those 3 little words, was playing as I passed that spot.

Each time I hear this song, I go back in time. The most beautiful sound in the world was hearing those words come out of his mouth. We had talked a lot that night and into the early morning,but after he said those words, the only thing either of us said for hours and hours was, "I love you".

He picked the perfect moment, with the perfect song playing in the background. So, please enjoy one of my favorite songs that provided the soundtrack to a very special moment in my life.

MESSAGE TO:The Yankee

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For those of you who may be wondering, the rain played a most important role in bringing The Yankee and me together. It took the rain to lead me to the sunshine that is this man that I "TRULY" love and will belong to forever.

Let me have it....

or

Later Ya'll...^Belle^