Friday Fill-Ins 13

Well, it's Friday, so that can only mean one thing...time for another Friday Fill-In!


1. I remember, I remember what it was like to be happy.

2. Dear Family I want you to know I am grateful for all that you have done for me, and I will never forget it.

3. Is that my dog, peeing on Boston's head!!???

4. I'm trying to resist the temptation of drowning everything outside with the hose, we need rain!

5. I'm saving a hug just for you!

6. If I made a birthday list alot of things would definitely be on it!!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to maybe watchin' a movie, tomorrow my plans include whatever I want, not really sure yet and Sunday, I want to take a lil trip further south, and meet some family I don't even think I've met yet!

Southern Funny 10

Billy Bob Dies

A woman from the deepest, most southern part of Alabama goes into the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband is written. The obit editor informs her that the fee for the obituary is a dollar per word.
She pauses, reflects and then says, "Well, then, let it read, 'Billy Bob died'."
Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor says, "Sorry ma'am there is a seven word minimum on all obituaries."
A little flustered, she thinks things over and replies, "In that case, let it read, 'Billy Bob died - 1983 Pick-up for sale'."

The NC Zoo

While we had visitors, we went to the NC Zoo!!

My first time...it was 95+ degrees out and of course had that NC humidity!!! But we survived it...and I saw everything, just as I said I would! Thank goodness this zoo is so well set up, and has alot of shade, also alot of drinking fountains. Spent alot of time refilling our water bottles with those! It was worth all the sweat, it was beautiful!! The park is divided up into two 'continents': Africa and North America, over all it's 5 miles of trails. I took over 200 photos, that was easy to do, here are just some of them...

First thing we saw was our pink friends outside the aviary.
Pretty in Pink :-)
Then we headed into the aviary...its like a huge tropical greenhouse, full of plants and birds!
I know those people :-) Let's see, there was Mom, Dad, Sheila, Uncle Kenny, Beepa, Kenny, Katelynn, and of course myself. Pheww, there was a bunch of us to keep track of :-)
Did I mention it was pretty?
Even had pineapples.


Everywhere you looked there was something else to see.
This is a banana tree, and its flower.
On our way out....

We then headed to Africa: saw some baboons.

Miss Gorilla. We won't mention what she was doing :-)

A type of eagle native to Africa.
A wide view of some of the park that the rhinos and elephants and others call home.
They opened a giraffe feeding deck, you get to see them very close up. This 1 year old giraffe was hangin' out.

Along with the zebras.

While observing the wildlife, we had to point out Uncle Kenny's fashionable fanny-pack, hehehe.

Elephant!!

Next was the Sonora Desert...some of our group didn't want to enter, in fear of more heat. Myself and a couple others were brave enough to enter...thank goodness we did, to keep the humidity out of the 'desert' they have the a/c on!!! We immediately gathered up the rest of our group and hustled them in, they were very grateful.
I don't remember what kinda kitty she was, but she was gorgeous! We were all gathering around the glass to her enclosure to try and cut some of the glare to get a better picture of her.

Uncle Kenny and Kenny trying to spy a black widow spider!
The lion was airing out all his goods, hehe.

Next we headed to North America:

Can you see the bear?? *Hint: he was keepin' cool under the waterfall.

The bison were not shy...they stood and posed for us.

Otters! Love these guys...and the heat wasn't bothering them, they were running around, in and outta the water. Here they took a quick break to groom before running around again.

The puffins...they were cute, but I couldn't get a good picture of them. Between the glass they splashed all over and the quick movements they made...my camera wasn't likin' it...but I liked this shot, mostly cuz of the kelp.

Bobcats...they got very close to us, as you can see.

Pretty kitties.

Sunbathing...a favorite pastime at the zoo.

Beyond the two sea lions, the harbor seals were veggin' out after a dip.

Who could forget Mr. Polar Bear?

He too went for a swim.

Last but not least...alligators.

There was sooo much more that we saw. We had alot of fun. Can't wait to go again!

Southern Funny 9

Boudreaux And Band-Aids

(that's pronounced BOO-dro, for y'all not familiar with Louisiana) Boudreaux staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Thibodeaux. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Clotile. He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and he landed heavily on his rump.

A whiskey bottle in each back pocket broke and made the landing especially painful. Managing not to yell, Boudreaux sprung up, pulled down his pants, and looked in the hall mirror to see that his butt cheeks were cut and bleeding.

He managed to quietly find a full box of Band-Aids and began putting a Band-Aid as best he could on each place he saw blood. He then hid the now almost empty box and shuffled and stumbled his way to bed. In the morning, Boudreaux woke up with searing pain in both his head and butt and Clotile staring at him from across the room.

She said, "You were drunk again last night weren't you Boudreaux?"

Boudreaux said, "Mon cher, why you say such a mean ting?"

"Well," Clotile said, "it could be the open front door, it could be the broken glass at the bottom of the stairs, it could be the drops of blood trailing through the house, it could be your blood- shot eyes, but mostly...... it's all those Band-Aids stuck on the downstairs mirror.

HA HA HA

Friday Fill-Ins 12

Wow, haven't done one of these for awhile, guess it's about time I do! Here is another Friday Fill-Ins...take #12.




1. It's time for me to take time to heal myself.

2. Even though I didn't want this to happen; it's not a bad place for me to start my life over.

3. I must be stronger.

4. Knowing I have my family with me and behind me is the best thing I have ever known.

5. My goal from here is simply to succeed.

6. The last time I laughed really loudly was awhile ago.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to company coming, tomorrow my plans include spending time with family and Sunday, I want to possibly celebrate my b-day a lil early!

Life Doesn't Always Seem Fair

I don't really know if anyone will read this. I write this more to get things off my chest. Some already know what I am about to say. Two weeks ago today, I did the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Mike and I separated and I packed up everything I hold dear and moved out of my home. Things were not working anymore, and events happened that can't be taken back. I just hit a point when I asked myself "Why am I putting myself through this? Why am I staying?" The only answer I could give myself was that 'this' wasn't healthy, and I need to get out of here. I am not here to bash, or point any fingers. Everything that happened isn't for everyone to know.
I know it sounds stupid, but I feel like a failure. Sometimes life isn't fair, and I feel like right now I got screwed. This wasn't suppose to happen, not to me. Course, that's what most people think when something bad happens isn't it. I just try and get through each day, and remind myself I have to breathe. I try and put myself back together piece by piece and tell myself I can get through this. I am lucky enough to have wonderful family and friends. It sometimes takes bad things in life to remind you how many people love and care about you.
I don't really know what will happen from here. I still feel like I am wondering around lost most of the time. I just hope to end up somewhere good, happy, and safe in the end.

Southern Funny 8

Choking Victim

While eating at their favorite diner, two Texans hear an awful choking sound. They turn around to see a lady turning blue.The first Texan rises, hitches up his jeans and walks over to the lady.

He asks, "Can you breathe?" She shakes her head no.
"Can you speak?" he asks. She again shakes her head no.

With that, he helps her to her feet, lifts up her skirt and starts to lick her butt. Shocked, the woman coughs up the obstruction and begins to breathe.The first Texan turns back to his friend and says, "Amazing how that there Hind Lick Maneuver works every time!"

Life & Science Museum...take 2

We spent most of yesterday at the Life & Science Museum. They have just about everything you can imagine there...from space exploration and dinosaurs to...how tornadoes are formed....

To live creatures...

...and not so live creatures...


....leaf cutter ants...

(the whole colony of ants)

....and of course the creepy crawly bugs...

....saw the poison dart frogs again...

...then more butterflies!

They had bears, and coyotes, and snakes...Oh My!!

Some of it was pretty.

And of course the silly lemurs...."I like to move it, move it!!"