My friend Donna sent me this latest survey..and well I just love thse things!!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? St. Elizabeth (my parents are catholic and you had to have a saint's name)..my middle name is a combination of my grandmother's middle names Rose and Ann.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? June 22...watching Paul Potts tryout on Britain's Got Talent

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING sometimes..my printing..it starts out great then my hand gets tired (thank you computer) and it goes to hell

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? mortadella or roast beef

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? no

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? probably

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM? It's a way of life, keeps me sane

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS yep..although they should have been removed a LONNNNG time ago for the amount of strep and tonsilities i've had.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Oh Hell NO!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Cheerios (plain..Joe's O's work too), Kelloggs Raisin Bran, or Lucky Charms

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Sometimes

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? In some ways

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Dbl Rainbow Coffee Blast or Cold Stone Cake Batter or Dreyers Slow Churned Rocky Road. 31 Flavors Daiquiri Ice used to be in there too..but they've recently changed the recipe and it's now disgusting!

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Eyes and smile/teeth

15. RED OR PINK? pink

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My weight, but I'm working on it.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Aunt Bobbie

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? please do!!

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? black & black Sandals

20 WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE yogurt with granola

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? office chatter
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Cornflower BLUE

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Homemade chocolate chip cookies or the Guittard Factory

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? some guy who wanted my opinion on a report for Foreign Exchange processes

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes I do!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? prefer in person..but bottom line Baseball!

27. HAIR COLOR? Natural Auburn red baby!

28. EYE COLOR? BLUE or Green depending on the day and clothes

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? no..rub my eyes way too much

30. FAVORITE FOOD? Mexican food with a good margarita, or Italian

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy Endings

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Queen

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? A little silk number Black and White dot on top/black, pink green vertical stripe on bottom

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? SUMMER (sunny really, doesn't have to be real hot, just sunny

35. HUGS OR KISSES? Smooches for sure!

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? My moms pecan pie

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Not sure, depends on who's bored or not busy

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND ???????

39. What book are you reading now? The MacGregors - Robert and somebody,..and My Friend Leonard (at Pierre's), plus have about 3 scrapbooking magazine still to get through.

40. What is on your mousepad? Gymboree Dots

41.What did you watch on T.V. last night? Hell's Kitchen & Family Guy and News

42. What is your favorite sound? Tripp or Dominic laughing

43. Rolling Stones or Beatles? neither..but Stones if i have to choose

44.What is the farthest you've been from home? Hawaii

45. Do you have a special talent. I used to be great at remembering phone numbers and zip codes..but now it has to be a number I call regularly

46. Where were you born? Daly City California

47. Whose answers are you looking forward to getting back? Shell, Rachel & Jan…tagging you!!

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BGT FINAL -Paul Potts high quality video/sound

Sorry just have to post this, I'm sure most have seen on Jessica's blog..but I was brought to tears by seeing the clip from his Britains Got Talent tryout, and as Jessica said, LOVED that he won the competition and love that he's making his way. Not sure that I'll buy the entire album, but if songs are available to download, I'll be sure to purchase this one, if not others! Here's his final winning performance, singing one of my most favorite opera songs!

If you want to see the full length version of his tryout, click here

I could get more scrapbooking done if..
(joining Shell & Jan)

• I didnt have to work 8-5
• I wasnt so darn tired when i got home
• My house was clean & organized
• I didnt have to cook
• I didnt have other 'business' things to tend to at night.

If you're reading this...I'm tagging YOU!

Relaxing..but not..and over so soon.

We drove down to Southern California Saturday..and came back Sunday night...crazy. Our original plan was one night in Santa Barbara...the wrong thing there being one night. OUr choices were two night minimum or close to $300 for a flea bag you wouldnt pay $80 during a regular weekend...so our reservations found us further south (the Valley is only another hour)..but Sunday found us in the OC. I wish we had ended up just staying there. We had a lot of fun though..and oddly enough even with all the driving , it was very relaxing..and we were even more happy when we had yesterday to relax at home and not have to worry about driving in Holiday Traffic.

Good Riddance!! The hill billies are moving!!!

My landlord gave me the good news that my neighbors upstairs will be moving in a month or two. Of course he told me this about 4 months ago...that they'd be moving..no timeframe. But i guess they bought a house and will finally be moving.

Of course he didnt tell me this until after I had, had a sleepless night. The Jacka** hillbilly had come down Tuesday night to tell me that my tv or radio had been on 'rather late' the night before and had woken poor david up. Ha! BS...he heard the tv 'louder than normal' on Tuesday because we were watching a movie..however i turned it down as soon as the movie was over.

Of course when I mentioned to him..all the nights I had been woken up by 'poor david' or woken up in the morning with David's fist pounding, foot kicking, wake up the dead Tantrums, the JA just brushed it off with...we'll be out of your hair because 'we're looking to move this summer'. I was soooo mad. It took me 24 hours to realize why he chose the time he did to come down..mainly because he doesnt have the cajones to confront me when Pierre is there. With good reason too. The JA is just lucky he caught me off guard because if I had been fired up like I was previous nights i HAD to turn up my TV (due to poor David screaming his lungs out for HOURS on end..so i couldnt even hear my tv at a normal level), he would have gotten more than the tidbit I shared with him...and let me tell you i'm still fired up...they seriously need to watch it if they want to live in peace until they move! I'm liable to just leave the TV on...hmmm...maybe i'll forget to turn off the clock radio while I'm gone this weekend....

Mind you these people are EDUCATED...but complete hillbillies!!

I'm a Winner!!

Since the beginning of January, the Company has been sponsoring a 'walk fit' program. They issued pedometers to those that wanted to participate and every week we record our steps. Even though Pierre and I walk almost every night...and sometimes even twice a night (before and after dinner), I just dont come close in my steps to the number of steps other winners have walked (guess I should take the stairs more!). Anyway...it's now Week 16 or so in the program...the number of participants have dropped off..and I won this week...the sad thing is..I didnt win for highest # of steps... I just won for having reported and getting pulled from a random drawing...either way...I'll take the win..and the $50 gift card from Sports Basement!!

Now to kick some coworker beehive in Bowling this afternoon!!! I wish! But it should be fun!!

So much to do.

I'm on vacation in two days. Off to my sisters for "The Nugget's" first birthday..and to rub 'the buddha'. The buddha being my sisters belly...yep..she's expecting again. Baby #2 will be just 18 months younger than Tripp...and the lastest bit of 'royalty' will be making his/her entrance in October. Of course Mimi & Pop (my parents) are beyong thrilled...they insisted on telling everyone in person.

I have a ton of work to do of course this week at work with changes to how we must book things...plus the LobsterFest..and packing etc. Throw in procrastinating on writing that tax check..and some insurance issues and you've got a Betsey waiting to snap. The sad thing is my taxes arent even done...and i've been seriously stressing about them since January 1st. I'm hoping to have Cherie do them..and just plan on filing an extension. I'm beyond what TurboTax can do for me and need a real professional to look things over....damn Non Qualified Stock Options!!

Ok..back to work.

The autism Badge

...of course that obviously is not my son...I have no children. That however for those not in the know is Ali Edwards son. Who is Ali Edwards, you might ask (again for those not in the know)...just one of the coolest scrappers..life artists around. Her 5 year old son Simon has autism..and she's shared their family journey about his life with autism..even before he was diagnosed. She's just an amazing lady..and wanted to be sure to share this awareness with you!!

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jake
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Good bye Pup Pup!

We had to put our dog, Jake down today. He was 13 years and 2 months old. Hardly a puppy..but we called him puppy, or pup pup...along with Jake, Jakey..and my dad the last couple of years Jacob (his jake wasnt a nickname from jacob..but instead because he was a dalmation..and fireman are 'jakey's'). However he kept his pup pup status because until he was about 9 years and 9 months..he acted like a puppy..and then one day he woke up and figured out he was 9..and not 9 months.

He's always been a high maintenance dog, sensitive stomach..allergies...needed babysitting (he was an indoor dog) etc..but the last year has been a chore, he's aged significantly, was completely blind, a bit deaf...the typical arthritis and odd tumours here and there..but boy i tell you that 'sniffer' worked up until the end (he could smell a sausage pizza from the minute you drove up).

I wont go into the details of 'the end' but, the vet marvelled at how old he was (Dal's just don't live that long..and the vet just felt time had flown since we brought him in at 9 weeks old), and how good he was to the end.

I'm a slacker..but it's partly bloggers fault. I haven tposted forever..so much for my New Year's resolution. I probably would have posted more if i had KNOWN that i had comments to moderate (sorry i have all comments moderated (have to approve before they're posted) to thwart spammers...sure enough i had two spam comments...WTH people...dont use a blog comment to promote your business that's just RUDE and no matter how cool your business..I'm not going to shop purely because you spammed me)...ok...breathe..back to regularly scheduled programming....so anyway..i'm a slacker. I most likely would have posted more if i had known i had comments (because...while here anyway..why not post). My 2nd excuse was the expo..I was behind in making up new display samples so any moment at home was spent scrapping to that extent (pictures to be posted soon on website). My 3rd excuse is partly an oxymoron to my 'blogging resolution' which is my resolution to spend less time on the computer. Happy to report that resolution is going along just fine..I'm not sure what exactly i'm doing instead...but I'm not online as much at all during the evening or weekends.

Anyhow..signing off ..CPT (CarPoolTim...as opposed to Brother Tim) will be bugging me that it's time to leave any moment...and I really must leave on time tonight i have a Lobster Fest meeting tonight....reservations are already starting to come in..we have wine and beer donated...people are even ordering TShirts thru our Cafe Press Store...it's all slowly coming together.

Tuesday Pea Challenge

Valentines day is right around the corner. What are you gonna be doing for your valentine this year??? blog about it.. or what do you hope to get from your valentine??? anything?

My Valentine and I will either go out to dinner or have a special dinner at home. It's actually a crazy time for me at work, and he's in the midst of a major project as well, so just getting out of work at a decent hour will be an accomplishment.

Other than exchanging cards, we dont really exchange valentines gifts. Once Tulip season hits, he usually buys me a bunch a week, so i dont mind if i dont get any for Valentines (and having worked for a florist, i know how expensive Flowers are at this time of year!)

I do exchange gifties for/with my parents, sister, godsons and grandparents, and have already started picking up little treats!!

Egg “idear" in the making

Just got word that my sister, brother in law and the cutest baby in the world (aka Tripp, my nephew) are coming out in Febraury for 5 days. My BIL has a seminar to attend, so Aimee & Tripp are coming out for some Terry time! I have an egg idear in the making..but my sister is off for 5 days of beach time in Santibel Island..so I’ll have to wait to later in the week to see if it’s going to hatch or scramble.

Happy Birthday Mom and Aimee!! It's my mother & sister's birthdays today. Love you both!

My word for 2007

FOCUS

Ali Edwards in her blog and 'zine' (AEZine) talks about picking a word for the year..last year's was play..this year peace. I have decided my word for the year is going to be Focus. There canb e so many different meanings to this..and applications to everyday life. When reading her AEZine..i shut my eyes..and just tried to think of a word any word..and focus came to mind (maybe i was telling myself to focus, who knows).

I dont regularly set resolutions..because as we all know..some or most get broken anyway..so why not set an attainable creation for myself!

Some things that are on the top of my focus list:

• Focus on scrapping my own pages this year...not a page here and there..but at least one of the books of me..and a page a month minimum!
• Focus on my clients pages. I need to plan
• Focus on booking one TLC party/event (minimum) a month..this doesnt count my regular crops or classes, as I incorporate my other products into those.
• Focus on becoming a QB superuser..by understanding the ins/outs of the software and all it has to offer, i can be more organized in my business to keep it growing. I'd love to apply forecasting and cash flow that i do at work in my own business, besides just balancing the check book.
• Focus on updating my websites - with all the time i spend on the computer at work..i just hate to go home and hop back on (even though it's on 24/7)..but I plan on focusing on a day/night a week to work on my projects.

So...that is the just the top of my focus...more to come..i hope.

A YEAR-END SURVEY

1.) Where did you ring in 2006?
Millbrae at my good friends house...staying dry!!

2.) What was your status on Valentine's Day?
in a weird place with Pierre

3.) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Nope

4.) How did you earn your keep?
Gymboree

5.) Did you ever have to go to the hospital?
Had some doctors visits,

6.) Have you ever encountered the police?
not this year

7.) Where did you go on vacation?
St. Louis (twice) & Yosemite

8.) What did you purchase that was over $500?
a new computer

9.) Did you know anybody who got married?
Noelle!

10.) Did you know anybody who passed away?
some family members.

11.) Have you ran into anybody you graduated high school with?
All the time

12.) Did you move anywhere?
Nope

13.) What sporting events did you go to?
Baseball games (Welcome back "Kliner")

14.) What concerts did you go to?
Kenny Chesney (along with Carrie Underwood & Dierks Bentley)

15.) Are you registered to vote?
Yep!

16.) If so, did you do your patriotic duty on Nov. 7?
Yes!

17.) Where do you live now?
the Bay Area (california)

18.) Describe your birthday.
turned 37..celebrated with family and friends for over a week!

19.) What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2006?
drive to San Diego by myself

20.) What is one thing you regretted this year?not too many regrets this year

21.) What's something you learned about yourself?
I'm a lot tougher then I gave myself credit for

22.) Any new additions to your family?
Yes! My new nephew

23.) What was your best month?
I had a few April/May/JUNE/December

24.) What from pop culture will you remember 2006 by?
I'll quote Caroline..."Tom Cruise needs a straight jacket and I'm sorry but Scientology is a cult "

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Little Bit of Holiday....questionnaire style...

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Egg Nog...love the egg nog season..my scale does not..

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Unwrapped

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? White...only white!!!

4. Do you hang mistletoe? Sometimes

5. When do you put your decorations up? whenever I get a chance

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Squash Supreme

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child: Baking Cookies

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? 4th Grade...religion class...killed Santa, the Easter Bunny & the Tooth Fairy in one fell swoop. My mom BEGGED me not to tell my brother & sister.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? not typically..when we were little if my dad had to work Christmas Day (firefighter) and if they 'got it together' we would do christmas before bed and after my cousins..otherwise we'd wait until the 26th!

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? it's kind of 'themed' Balls first..then the balance of ornaments..then the 'angel'

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? Love it when i'm in tahoe..otherwise it's an extremely rare occurance and usually causes havoc

12. Can you ice skate? Barely..bad ankles

13. Do you remember your favorite gift when you were a kid? Not really

14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Spending time with my family...So very important!!!

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Cuicidati

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Baking Cookies, Caroling, Christmas Eve Family Get Together

17. What tops your tree? Angel

18. Which do you prefer giving or Receiving? Giving

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? The Christmas Song

20. Candy Canes! To Decorate with!

21. Christmas Tree real or fake? I love real ones, but allergic so artificial tree..and then either a wreath or garland outside my door, to at least have a little bit of the smell

You've been tagged...

Donna

Shell

Cami

Caroline