50 Questions ...

CASEd from Melissa and Heidi and probably several others.

1. FIRST NAME? Diane
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No, my middle name after my great-grandfather though
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Laughing so hard you were crying? Couple days ago at work over this huge misunderstanding. Cry from sweet/sad/etc? It's been awhile that I can't remember, I'm developing a tough skin.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes ... I think it's very neat for a left hander!
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? I don't really like lunchmeat ...
6. KIDS? Not yet
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes I would.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Yep, you're reading it
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Hmmmm let me think .... ummm yep.
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILLS? Yep
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I think so, if there was a cash amount attached to my jumping, Yes.
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Not a cereal eater really unless its Strawberry Yogurt Burst Cheerios.
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Rarely
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yes considering I'm a girl.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Coldstone Creamery Cake Batter
16. SHOE SIZE? 9
17. RED OR PINK? Pink
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Weight
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Alive or dead? Some friends I've lost tough with over the years, my grandfather and the grandmother I never met.
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Most already have but yeah you can if you want.
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? Pink pajama pants and pink fleece socks, no shoes.
22. LAST THING YOU ATE? Caesar Salad
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Carrie Underwood 'Some Hearts'
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? A pink one
25. What is your FAVORITE SMELL? Right now I'm really liking my Citrus Lift conditioner it smells good, I even got compliments on how great my hair smelled last night! Otherwise Clean Linen air spray or Clean Linen Yankee Candle, and raspberry, can't go wrong with that!
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? A friend last night at the casino to find out where in the casino he was at because I was tired of walking around looking for him :D
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Eyes, how put together they are.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yep, love ya'll!
29. FAVORITE DRINK? Cherry Coke or Midor Sours
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Baseball, NASCAR isn't bad sometimes.
31. HAIR COLOR? Blonde
32. EYE COLOR? Blue
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes
34. FAVORITE FOOD? French fries <-- I love that Melissa!!! Ditto!
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy Ending
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? National Lampoons Van Wilder
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? white
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Both
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheesecake or Key Lime Pie
41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? dunno, some people have already done it
42. Least LIKELY TO RESPOND? people who have lives BWAHAHAHA! <~~~ I agree
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Daddy by Danielle Steel (again) and a Dr. Phil book that I can't find, I think Abbie knocked it behind the couch.
44. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? The mouse and a cat toy ... and the mousepad itself says Dell.
45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? I wasn't home so I didn't watch TV.
46. FAVORITE SOUNDS? A kickin intro to a song, baby's laugh
47. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles
48. THE FURTHEST YOU BEEN FROM HOME? Hmmmm, Hawaii or Florida, depending on which "home" we are referring
49. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Yep ... it's classified :D
50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? May 15, 1978 Tacoma, WA

Thunder Snow!

I will say living in Michigan is wild weather-wise. The phrase, wait 10 minutes and it will change is true. Right now we have thunder snow.

It is very noisy and is raining hard and heavy right now. Here is a snippet of the forecast for later this afternoon and evening:

Tonight all precipitation will change over to snow. Some thunder and lightning may accompany the changeover - we call that thunder snow.

Craziness ... I hope the drive home tonight isn't terrible, otherwise I may stay here at work!

If you wanna see the radar and sympathize with me .... clicky

Marble Mocha Macchiato Review

I stopped this morning and got the Marble Mocha Macchiato. It was very good and I got a bonus! It came with a Marble Chocolate Stir Stick! Had white and milk chocolate mixed together into a neat little ball on the end of the stick to add more chocolate into your drink!

For those that aren't sure they like alot of coffee coffee this was not real heavy in the espresso, It started with white chocolate then steamed milk, velvety foam, an espresso shot, and then chocolate drizzle on the top. It tasted yummy! It's up there in my book with white chocolate mochas and carmel macchiato's, if you get a chance to get one, do it. It's so worth it!

Have you Ever...

I already did this via email ... I think it's what started this to be going around, but I thought for those I didn't email here are my replies...

> 1.Have you ever:
> (no) smoked a cigarette
> (no) Drank so much you threw up
> (no) Crashed a friend's car
> (no) Stolen a car
> (yes) Been in love
> (yes) Been dumped.
> (yes) Been laid off/fired
> (yes) Quit your job
> (yes) Been in a fist fight
> (no) Snuck out of your parent's house
> (yes) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
> (no) Been arrested?
> (yes) Gone on a blind date
> (yes) Lied to a friend
> (yes) Skipped school
> (yes) Seen someone die
> (no) Been to Canada ... pitiful I know, grow in WA never went. Live in MI with Windsor 2 hours away, haven't gone. But August is fast approaching when I will huh Heidi? *wink*
> (yes) Been to Mexico ... have incriminating photos and video from said trips to Mexico :D
> (yes) Been on a plane
> (yes) Been lost
> (yes) Been on the opposite side of the country
> (no) Gone to Washington, DC
> (yes) Swam in the ocean ... don't know that I'd call it swimming since I don't know how to swim but I was dog paddling :D
> (yes) Felt like dying
> (yes) Cried yourself to sleep
> (yes) Played cops and robbers
> (yes) Recently colored with crayons ... very therapeutic
> (yes) Sang karaoke
> (yes) Paid for a meal with only coins...
> (yes) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?...
> (yes) Made prank phone calls...
> (yes) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
The dangers of sitting near a really funny co worker
> (yes) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
> (yes) Danced in the rain
> (yes) Written a letter to Santa Claus
> (no) Been kissed under the mistletoe ... sad huh?
> (yes) Been with someone when you really didn't want to be
> (no) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about ... not a morning person but for the special someone I could get up, long as I had a Starbucks in my hand :D
> (yes) Blown bubbles
> (yes) Made a bonfire on the beach
> (yes) Crashed a party ... does Bethel High School's Prom count?
> (yes) Gone roller-skating
> (yes) Ice-skating....
> (no) Roller Blading
> 3. Any nicknames? Di, DeeDee, DD, Emmy, Emmylou, Blondie
> 4. Mother's name? Janet
> 5. What is your favorite drink (non-alcoholic)? Cherry Coke
> 6. Tattoos? Yes ... ankle, I have a butterfly. My mom has the same one on her ankle too except hers is different colors than mine. She took me to get it done :D
> 7. Body piercing's? Yes ... ears only
> 8. How much do you love your job (1-10) Honestly? About a 9.
> 9. Birthplace: Tacoma, WA
> 10. Favorite vacation spot? Someplace warm on the beach ... Hawaii, Florida, Gulf of Mexico
> 11. Ever been to Africa? No
> 12. Ever steal any traffic signs? No
> 13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
> 14. A, B, C, D, DD cup size? 44DD
> 15. 2 Door or 4 Door? 4 door
> 16. Salad dressing? Caesar or Ranch
> 17. Favorite pie? Not a big pie kinda person but I like cherry pie or key lime pie, I usually won't eat the crust though ... you'll find my plate with crust left on it.
> 18. Favorite number? 4
> 19. Favorite movie? Grease
> 20. Favorite holiday? Christmas
> 22. Favorite food? Pizza
> 23. Favorite day of the week? Thursday
> 24. Favorite brand of body soap? Anything from Bath and Body Works
> 25. Favorite TV show? Just one? ER
> 26. Toothpaste? Yep .. Rembrant whitening, several times a day
> 27. Favorite smell? A baby after they've had a bath and are all cleaned up and baby powder/lotion smelling. Oh and the smell of my new lip gloss stuff from Bath and Body Works.
> 28. What do you do to relax? Read or play Pogo or hang out on Scrapshare, Scrapbook
> 29. Message to your friends reading this? My original reply here was I have a blog, but since you're reading this on my blog you know I have one. I enjoy each of ya'll and the friendship we have, IRL or online!
> 30. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Married with children (come on, it's got to be my turn soon! "Something's Gotta Give")
> 31. What do you do when you are bored? Surf the web, hang out on Scrapshare
> 32. Furthest place you will send this message? Considering how fast things get CASEd from blogs and Scrapshare, I'd say at least Australia ... maybe further :D
> 33. Who will respond the fastest? Hmmm ... prolly Dawnn because she'll work on it at work.
> 34. Least likely to respond? Aaron ... I got this from you, unless you want to answer again :D

Keith Urban concert review, according to the newspaper

I haven't had a chance to develop my film yet from Saturday's totally awesome and sold out concert but I am going to try and drop it off tomorrow if the weather doesn't get as nasty as they are saying.
This is a review that was in the Lansing State Journal about the concert ... my review will be posted as soon as I have pictures :)

Review: Urban electrifies sold-out crowd at Breslin


By Anne Erickson
Lansing State Journal


Fresh off a Grammy win for best male country vocal performance, Keith Urban played his pop-infused country to a sold-out crowd of 9,800 at the Bres-lin Center on Saturday.

It was the only Michigan date on Urban's current U.S. tour. (makes me so happy I went!)

Urban's appeal is massive, rivaling Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney in country popularity.


But he's not just a country boy. Urban's hit "You'll Think of Me" earned him fans from across the musical spectrum. The quiet vig-nette is piped out of adult contemporary and Top 40 stations. It's one of country's biggest crossovers to boot.

Sporting a casual, fitted, blue-gray T-shirt and jeans, the New Zealander opened with the spirited "Days Go By," showcasing slippery vocals and fun-loving charm. He played Urban favorites, such as "Where the Blacktop Ends" off 1999's self-titled disc and "You're My Better Half" from 2004's "Be Here."

Urban's talent is undeniable - not just his warm, mid-ranged vocals, but also those electrifying guitar chops. He tore out one guitar solo after another, howling and scratching on the six-string. "Rainin' on Sunday" was played against blue washed lights, with Urban showing off some '80s-esque guitar wailing.

Joined by a five-piece band, Urban's stage-show was packed with surprises. At one point, Urban picked up the drumsticks and handed the mic over to a few bandmates, who blasted out vocals on a version of Aerosmith's "What It Takes."

Even poised behind the drum kit covering classic rock tunes, there's no doubt Urban is 100 percent country. His twangy vocals tell stories of love and heartbreak in the classic country vein. Urban's sound straddles the line between simple country hooks and phrases, and catchy pop-rock. It's authentic, yet modern.

In the crowd, there were guys donning cowboy hats and girls wearing bubble gum pink "I love Keith" baby tees. There were signs with proclamations of love and silly sentiments ("You are my birthday present. May I join you?").

Urban chatted with the crowd. He even flew over their heads to play an acoustic set, including the hushed "Homespun Love," to the back of the arena.

More Urban highlights included "But for the Grace of God," "Somebody Like You," "These Are the Days." The quintessential heartbreaker "You'll Think of Me" left few dry eyes. His set included a three-song encore, in which Urban put on a green MSU T-shirt.

Urban's sweetie, Nicole Kidman, watched the show from behind the soundboard, disguised in a black baseball cap and black attire.

Country act Pat Green, best known for his country hit "Wave On Wave," opened the show.

Starbucks Marble Mocha Macchiato

I get emails from Starbucks and they are introducing a new drink ... the Marble Mocha Macchiato.

It is espresso mixed with a double doese of whit eand dark chocolate.

I think I will be making a stop on my way to work tomorrow morning!

Hormone Hostage

*giggle* I'm sure we can all relate!

The Hormone Hostage knows that there are days in the month when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his very life into his own hands!

This is a handy guide that should be as common as a driver's license in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend, or significant other!!


DANGEROUS: What's for dinner?

SAFER: Can I help you with dinner?

SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner?

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.


DANGEROUS: Are you wearing that?

SAFER: Gee, you look good in brown.

SAFEST: WOW! Look at you!

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.


DANGEROUS: What are you so worked up about?

SAFER: What did I do wrong?

SAFEST: Here's fifty dollars.

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.


DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that?

SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left.

SAFEST: Can I get you a glass of wine with that?

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.


DANGEROUS: What did you do all day?

SAFER: I hope you didn't overdo it today.

SAFEST: I've always loved you in that robe!

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some more chocolate.

Happy Valentine's Day

... well for another 52 minutes :) I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day. I like the holiday I don't take the "It's a Hallmark Holiday" approach to it even though I haven't actually gotten things for Valentine's Day in several years. So today I wasn't expecting much, although sometimes it bothers me to see all the flowers and goodies being delivered at work.

I mailed a few Valentine's out and I always exchange goodies with Dawnn and I got a Valentine from my Grandma with some "Grandma Dollars" and a note to buy myself something :) I got myself Carrie Underwood's CD, Some Hearts. (she was winner of American Idol last season).

Today at work I came in to find a beautiful red rose on my desk, and then realized all of the ladies in the department had one on their desk. Come to find out it was from the men in our department, one of them had the idea to get all of us ladies a rose. All the men got together and organized it and put in money and kept it a secret! Such a sweet thing they did! I also got a few valentine's and some candies that I didn't need to eat and a cute notepad with pink ribbon from Dawnn.

I ran some errands after work and came home and watched American Icol and the Dr. Phil prime time special, Love Smart. I also recommend his book, Love Smart; Find the one you want, fix the one you got. and then got online for a bit and now I need to get myself to bed.

I hope ya'll had a great Valentine's Day whatever you did or didn't do. I love ya'll! For those dateless, partnerless, whatever ... I wish you luck and if you find a man, make sure has an attractive brother, friend for me *wink*

What mixed drink are you? CASE'd ...

I wasn't going to CASE this from Empress but after I saw the question that had body shots as an answer I knew I had to answer with that question and CASE it ... see past post about New Year's for the body shot story *lol*
I like Mai Tai's but I am normally a Margarita or Dacquiri drinker, pretty much tropical or sweet drinks are my favorite's :)

You Are a Mai Tai

You aren't a big drinker, but you'll drink if the atmosphere is festive. And when you're drunk, watch out! You're easily carried away.

What Mixed Drink Are You?

Candy Conversation Hearts

I think this fits ... I want to get married, and I would hope to meet the man of my dreams soon ...
This is my participation in Valentine's Day *lol*

Your Candy Heart Says "Marry Me"

For you, love is serious business. You don't take dating lightly. And even if you haven't met the right person, getting married is something you expect to do soon. Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic picnic in the park Your flirting style: subtle and calculating What turns you off: short term flings Why you're hot: you're a hopeless romantic with each new relationship

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

Friday before a concert

I've found that day before a concert is a good radio day, you tend to hear more songs of the artist that is coming to town. I'm going to see Keith Urban tomorrow in Lansing and am so excited. He's been on my 'list' of must-see concerts for awhile and I am looking forward to it!

I am going with a friend from work and we have plans to meet up and drive over and have dinner before the concert. My other friend Julie just brought me her zoom lens for her camera so I can use it for taking photos and I think I am stocked up on film (yes I still use film) and ready to go!

Costco better watch out when my multiple rolls of film of Keith Urban and I come in Sunday morning =)

The only thing I don't know yet is who is opening for him, maybe no one is and he'll do a really long show ... hmmmm.

I'll post after concert comment late tomorrow or Sunday :)

Happy Friday ya'll!

Coldstone Creamery

I cannot say enough about them. If you haven't been to one, you need to check it out. Or visit them on the web at Coldstone Creamery

So today for lunch I took a co worker there, it was his first time. I also had an order from Dawnn and one from another 1st timer. I am normally not a big ice cream person, but I love Coldstone. You go and pick out different kinds of ice cream you want and they will mix them together and add in anything you want ... so cool. Today I went kinda conservative and got Cake Batter and Raspberry Sorbet mixed together with a waffle cone crushed in. So yummy. Also gotten the *look* from some co workers when they saw us walk in with the bag from there ...

Just had to post about this, I'm in ice cream heaven right now =)

What's your hillbilly name?

Your Hillbilly Name Is...

Shelby Lynne Clementine

Hillbilly Name Generator

I'm a loser ....

You Failed 8th Grade Science

Sorry, you only got 4/8 correct!

Could You Pass 8th Grade Science?

For the most part I have good co workers

Everyone always has *someone* that drives them batty at work but on the whole I have pretty good co workers. Some push the buttons but I guess an argument could be made that I push their buttons.

Today for example, I ended up staying here at work till 8 tonight (2 hours and 48 minutes left...) because we are down our 2 late night peeps. The other person who is working late with me just make a late lunch run (at 5:30) and asked me if I wanted anything, I asked for a burger and coke, which tastes awesome right now I might add! How nice was that? And on top of it he knows one of the peeps that work there and got everything for a big discount.

So I guess when my co workers push my buttons I just must remember that not all of them are that way and if it gets bad I can run to Dawnn's cube and whine :D