So my weekend was alright...

The parental units were away in Philadelphia from Wednesday afternoon til Saturday afternoon...it was nice to catch a break from them. As much as I love them to death.

Worked during the week last week..and friday I had the day off. Ran some errands and such, nothing special. Friday night I went to Sliders (local bar) with cutiekrb, Krystina and her boyfriend Terry. We had dinner, and had a few drinks...we had a good time. Except for the major thunder and lightning storm we got while we were there. Eh.

Saturday I had to call out of work at 6:20 in the morning because I had no babysitter. Blah. I felt horrible, as I rarely ever call out of work...but it was all good. And I had the day to clean up, and go through Alexa's toys and bag some stuff up to donate that she hasn't touched in forever! So I cleaned and did some laundry before my parents got home in the afternoon. I bummed around the rest of the day, and then at night, I went out with ctstalker to Bristol to Sports Rock USA to see Tenet play...kick ass. I SO cannot wait until their first ever album release party on August 5th. GAHHHHHHH!!!! SO EXCITED! AND AND AND I spoke words with the lead singer saturday night! AHH! lol, I am such a dork. But they really do kick ass. Please see www.tenetmusic.com to check them out and see if they're playing near you! (Obviously, if you don't live in CT, you will have no idea where any of these places are. But for those that do and need a night out and wanna catch a great band, check them out! They rock!)

Anyway, got a little lost trying to come home...but we finally found our way with a few detours (gas and peeing in walmart parking lot) and some much-needed help from someone so awesome, we found our way back to my house. And all was well.

I worked today 8-4...it actually went by rather smoothly, as I had a lot of things to get done before I was to leave at 4. Came home after work and hung out in the backyard with the fam...took some really cute pics of Lexa riding her Barbie Quad. Hehe. So cute. (You HAD to have known that you were gonna get some pics with this post hehe..)

Anyway, then kopinkstars52 stopped by...she was on vacation all week with her entire extended family and everything down in Bermuda or something..so she got home late last night...so she stopped by to talk and such. She just left a little while ago...So now I'm sitting here updating, and waiting on a phone call, and uploading pics and things of that nature.

Working tomorrow, 12-5. Not too bad. OH, I forgot to tell you all... our washer like, almost exploded last night. Yah, no fun. Wicked electrical burning type smell and lots of smoke. Good thing my dad smelled it, cause I sure as heck wouldn't have until it was probably too late. Anywho...hopefully the parents are going on Tuesday to get a new washer. We have 6 people living here. We cannot go long without a washer. Blah.

Well, off for now...Enjoy pictures. I'll even lj-cut them cause my entry was surprisingly long this evening. For once. hehe.

And I'm out.

( Cute pics from this evening...Collapse )

Sorry but...I HAD to post these...

The pout


Chilllllin'


( A few more...Collapse )

After dinner tonight, my dad took Lexa swimming...I couldn't resist taking pictures.

( My lil fishy...Collapse )

So I know that I haven't been around...and I do apologize.

I gave the restaurant my 2 week notice last night. Finally.

And, since some of you in the past have asked about my tattoos, here they all are... I finally got around to taking pics of them all (needed some help with a few of them). And I apologize, to those of you who don't like tattoos.........I'll do an lj-cut.

( DreamcatcherCollapse )

( Rose ArmbandCollapse )

( My pet LizzzzardCollapse )

( In loving memory of Lauren...Collapse )

( Newest, so I think most of you have seen this one...Collapse )

So..there they are. :)

Miss you guysssss <3

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF MY BESTEST FRIENDS EVER IN THIS WORLD, kopinkstars52!!!!!!!!

Alexa drew you a picture to say Happy Birthday...





In case you can't read it...it says "Happy Birthday Auntie Melissa"

She was very proud of her picture...altho she had a little bit of hand direction when writing letters hehe..

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!!!!! :)

So..I haven't shown off my daughter in a while...Sooooooooo......

( Here She Is!!!!Collapse )

My mommy used to sing this to me when I was a kid...I wish she'd sing it to me now... :(

"Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry

You gotta be...
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know is that love will save the day.

Herald what your mother said
Read the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
My oh my, yea, eh, eh

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know is that love will save tha day.

Time ask no questions, it goes on without you
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace
The world keeps on spinning
can't stop it, if you tried to
This best part is danger staring you in the face
(wo0o0o)

Remember Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
My oh my, eh, eh, eh

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know is that love will save the day.
Yea, yea, yea

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know is that love will save the day.
Yea yea

Got to be bold
Got to be bad
Got to be wise
Do what others say
Got to be hard
Not too too hard
All I know is love will save the day

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser
You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together",

Okay...so...I, again, need your help. I have a paper to write... a persuasive essay. And I am just looking for opinions. And again... NOBODY IS ALLOWED TO BASH ANYBODY ELSE FOR THEIR OPINION...NOR IS ANYBODY ALLOWED TO COMMENT ON SOMEBODY ELSE'S COMMENT. I DON'T CARE IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING NICE TO SAY TO THAT PERSON OR NOT...ONLY COMMENT WITH YOUR OPINION TO WHAT I AM ASKING. Thank you :) This is not meant to be a debate...and everybody is entitled to their own opinions. But I am just looking for some opinions and other ideas.

I have a persuasive essay to write, and the topic I chose was the death penalty. Are you for or against the death penalty? Why or why not?



Thank you.

Christopher Reeve died...I found out this morning...and no lie, I actually cried. I know, sounds silly...but for years and years as long as I can remember, I've looked up to him and admired him. I read his book, "Still Me", a dozen times...very good book, very inspiring. He always was a very inspiring person. I've written many a report over the years about him, about his work in research, about his every day struggle as a quadriplegic...everything. This is truly a great loss.

RIP Christopher Reeve, 9/25/52 ~ 10/10/04

:(