Monthly Archives: December 2010

Pauline’s Daily Tweets

  • Shep Smith Names Every GOPer Who Wouldn't Talk 9/11 Bill With Him http://tpm.ly/gGNyFD About time! #
  • Obamacare Judges' Financial Conflict http://shar.es/XAHZC #
  • Specter issues parting blow to Roberts, Alito http://t.co/CYl1inA #
  • Black Abortion: Genocide or Uplift? http://huff.to/h5ICrx #prochoice #abortion #
  • 2nd day in the row with a great workout, not bad considering that sleeping sounded better…..damn wind….lol #
  • Got lunch in, need to get off my butt and attack litters/trash while hubby attacks the rest. #
  • NEWS: @FCC breaks Obama promise, allows corporate censorship – no Net Neutrality rules. 3 things to know: http://bit.ly/eVKyWH @WhiteHouse #
  • No Laughing Matter: White House Says Comedian Jon Stewart “Put Awareness” On 9/11 Health Bill – Political Punch http://t.co/eYtOpXe #
  • On the last retweet…..gggrrrrrrrr…..damn antichoicers…no respect for women at all…not even our military women…#prochoice #
  • "Where's His Heart?" Dem Senators & First Responders Rip Coburn For Opposing 9/11 Health Bill – The Note http://t.co/AFW2OfO #
  • Check this out: Classic Black Christmas http://wapo.st/dPrGuW #
  • Jeff Sessions Rants Against Judicial Nominees With 'ACLU DNA' (VIDEO) http://tpm.ly/fDmBuc #
  • The heartless @SenJohnMcCain strikes again, what a jerk! Military Suicide Prevention Act Stripped From Defense Bill http://huff.to/dXRHtM #
  • Time to turn on the #UConn game and start dinner….hungry #
  • Very cool!!!! A big congrats to #UCONN !! #
  • MTV to air special report tackling abortion Dec. 28 http://t.co/v0fSry2 #prochoice #
  • The only reason why I can think of on why Obama won't say anything about the 9/11 responders bill is not to strength the GOP's against it #
  • Let them get attacked by others, so not to look like an Obama victory…..because GOP only knows how to say no, not actually govern =( #
  • Finally got my belly full of some very tasty stuffed shells, got to see #UCONN make history, now watching the news…. #
  • Target continues to make political donations they promised not to make anymore http://huff.to/ePLLdt Boycott #TARGET !!!!! #
  • UConn alone at the top after 89th straight win http://t.co/xFpQVhe #
  • Just working on getting the company files ready for the new month/year, do it while I have time so not freaking out when the time comes..lol #
  • Next goal is our personal files for the new year…..everytime I think I have enough folders….it is never enough…lol #
  • Very cool….Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein is on…..not that we don't have it on dvd……grin #
  • Shep Smith Zeroes In On Tom Coburn For Opposing 9/11 First Responders Bill http://tpm.ly/fShEBe About time! #
  • Bishop Says Hospital That Aborted Dying Fetus To Save Mother No Longer Catholic http://t.co/cS3i62Y BS #prochoice #
  • Halle Berry’s personal crusade against domestic violence http://exm.nr/hSG4Hi #
  • Despite New Funding Offsets, US Chamber Of Commerce Still Opposing 9/11 First Responders Bill http://t.co/zoZN1Ht They are selfish! #

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Pauline’s Daily Tweets

  • Amid Rancorous Congressional Debate, a Venerable Flag-Raising Ritual Endures http://t.co/socnOBQ I think this is neat & would like one. =) #
  • Got an excellent workout in, very pleased, finally got my package, totally helps with my stress level…now heading to the post office. #
  • Very cool! Our little post office had all windows open and it moved very fast…made my day….now attacking emails. =) #
  • Seeking Right to Die, Ga. Woman Sues to Overturn Assisted Suicide Law – AOL Health http://t.co/vtOF22j #
  • DADT repeal won't be as tough as military integration http://on.thegrio.com/fKNCzw #
  • @anitakissee Not if twitter goofs and resets you. =( I have about 8k and it is now saying 555. #
  • Actually got through my daily work easier then normal, I still have projects to work on & things to follow up on, try & start that tomorrow. #
  • Was on the phone when the #BEARS scored a TD….very cool! Go #BEARS #
  • Yes, 2 min left Bears 40, Vikings 14…..go #BEARS #
  • Richard Cohen – Marine Corps commandant has to go http://t.co/IN5YGvX #
  • Looking at online Women Studies at Oregon St, curious….don't know if I could handle all the writing anymore, $700 a class…. #
  • And don't know how the fact that I have a Pol Sci degree w/a Women Studies minor changes what I would be able to take….then there is time #
  • And I really don't have goals for it, just like the learning….but I still do that with all my readings and surfing….who knows…lol #
  • Employed But Struggling: Report Finds 1 in 3 Working Families Near Poverty http://huff.to/fu6lzn They need to report more of these stories #
  • Love this Doonesbury strip on @GoComics http://bit.ly/gyiEkP #

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Pauline’s Daily Tweets

  • Love this FoxTrot strip on @GoComics http://bit.ly/eveniY Have to be Star Trek geek to get this….that is me…grin #
  • Celebrate the end of 'don't ask, don't tell' – http://bit.ly/egrM1Q #
  • Up and hungry, trying to watch the #Colts online, going to eat at half-time….Looks like the #Saints aren't doing too well =( #
  • #GOHORSE & #WHODAT I want my teams to win! #
  • Gay troops cautiously optimistic at end of years-long fight – http://wapo.st/etg1IV #
  • Meet the Superhero Vigilantes http://shar.es/XwEey Not sure what to think, but it is interesting. #
  • Abu Dhabi Hotel Regrets $11M Christmas 'Overload' http://t.co/rxg1z8y You know, I was raised that the "Christmas" spirit was helping people #
  • This is nutty, I have both the Saints/Raven & the Colts/Jax games going online, hubby has the Colts game on his mac & we have a game on TV #
  • The Ivy League Makes Peace with ROTC http://t.co/M779lS9 Very cool…get them going again. #
  • @mdcbrat Worst then ping-pong…lol #
  • If the Ravens weren't playing my #SAINTS I would be cheering them on…..but not against my #SAINTS #WHODAT ! #
  • John McCain's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Last Stand – http://t.co/gJPmuEP #
  • Yeah #COLTS !!! So far so good….#TD Now come on #SAINTS !!! #
  • McCain Hits Bottom, Digs http://t.co/iUhoW1p #
  • YES!!! #COLTS won! #GOHORSE !! #
  • FRACK!! FRICK!!! #SAINTS lost. =( At least they are still a wild card. #
  • Alrighty then….time to jump in the shower….then on to work….fun, fun….lol #
  • The History Of "Hallelujah" – The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan http://t.co/GPDzuiT #
  • A Holiday Message from Ricky Gervais: Why I’m An Atheist http://on.wsj.com/gtCD4z Very well written, of course religious folks won't get it #
  • Just been working, got our books done, the company books & my client's books….working on emails now. =) #
  • I love waking up to a spider bite in the middle of my forehead….ggeezz…..lol #
  • 23,096 Teddy Bears Tossed For Charity (VIDEO) http://huff.to/fKAscE This is cool! #
  • Yes, everything is done for the day and earlier then I thought it would be. Very pleased, now I can chill, plan for tomorrow and surf. =) #
  • Repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': Congress Takes the Issue Back From Judges http://t.co/3vVCN9S #
  • Drew Brees Is AP's Male Athlete of the Year http://huff.to/ifbAiv Very cool! #BOILERUP #
  • Legendary Coach Accuses Detractors Of Sexism http://huff.to/eNGQTX #

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Pauline’s Daily Tweets

  • Watching Tracy Morgan: Black and Blue @ The Apollo……he is a riot……damn! #
  • Retiree Gives $10K To Pay Back California For Unemployment Benefits http://huff.to/ethA6T This is cool. #
  • Reid: Suspend DADT Discharges Now http://tpm.ly/eEQQAj #
  • ALERT: DREAM Act procedural vote fails in Senate http://huff.to/gzZjrq This is disgraceful. #
  • RT @ron_fournier: DADT wins, DREAM dies. If Obama wins re-election, the path started here. (liberals appeased and Hispanic-GOP gap grows) #
  • Nothing like hearing that dang building alarm go off on the morning that you are trying to sleep in…..ggeezz #
  • Up, not alive…feeling kind of lost, don't want to do any work….but not sure what I'm doing today….. #
  • Ending Military's Gay Ban Lets Obama Fulfill Another Clinton Promise | http://t.co/sCfrbxh #
  • With DOMA, Obstacles Remain for Gay Soliders http://t.co/3WkHCw3 The next battle for gay civil rights, the right to marry.. #
  • YES!!! The votes are finally in….Yea 65 – Nay 31! #DADT is done! #
  • Now it goes to President Obama for signature….So can't wait for the policies get implemented. #
  • RT @ltdanchoi I love you, @SenatorReid. Now gimme back my ring! #
  • RT @marcambinder: My fav quote from reporting on DADT, from a SOF shooter: "If he can save my ass, he sure as hell can look at it." #
  • I'm totally psyched and happy about the repel of #DADT but totally unhappy about the cowards on the #DREAM ACT…mixed bag. #
  • Gays in the Military: Still Illegal For Time Being http://t.co/jYp96z2 It can still take a year, unless the courts rule it unconstitutional #
  • Republicans, Theodore Roosevelt and the estate tax compromise: The rich get richer http://lat.ms/i3Umsl Newsflash, he supported it #
  • Gone With the Myths – http://nyti.ms/eHf0xm #
  • Business Finds Receptive Ear in Roberts Court – http://nyti.ms/ePcwWp This makes my stomach turn =( #
  • "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Repeal: This Day Has Finally Come http://huff.to/dQR5bM #
  • Bias at Fox News? The Bill Sammon memos – latimes.com http://lat.ms/eok8JU #

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My December Update

Alright….what I have I been up do?  Work, work and work…..gym, gym and gym….lol

Well today I didn’t do either of those today, does that count?  =)  I did make some cookies.  The refrigerator kind that my mom use to make for the holidays.  I think it is the correct receipt, it tastes like I remember…..I could ask mom to verify…..grin  Need to do that next time I talked to her.  =)

Frustrated, got one more of my items delivered…I’m 2 away from having my holiday shopping delivered.  But the one that I really want I won’t get until Monday.  Then I need to turn around and get to the post office that day to get it shipped out.

In between work and gym, I did get all our holiday cards out.  That was a project.  =)  Hubby laughs because I’m the only person he knows that still talks to people from my first job/HS and exchange cards with them….grin

Holiday Cards 2010

I even got my nails done for the holidays…grin  A little blurry, but cute. =)

Holiday Nails 2010

I also took about 4hrs to get our tree decorated…..lol  It is the biggest tree we have ever had, I even had to use a chair to reach the top….never done that before and I have never had to use all my garland and extra lights before….so cool…lol  I need to get more beads and bows for next year, want to add more silver…..I have a lot of burgundy and gold, which was my theme when I started this years ago.

Holiday Tree 2010 Grand Fie

I love the fact that we live with a bunch of tree farms near us.  We get them fresh.  =)

Our Alaska Ornament

I did take time out from decorating our tree to attend our local tree lighting.  It was cold and windy, but it got a nice size little crowd and I got free hot cocoa….grin….can’t turn that down.

Troutdale Tree Lighting 2010

As usual, if you follow my babble on my tweets, I’ve been going nuts on politics….my normal.  =)

Today history was made with the repeal of DADT!!!  So that was one good thing. That is the Civil Rights of our generation.  Now we need to get rid of DOMA.  That is horrible law…..I’m so hoping the courts overturn, totally don’t trust congress.

But I’m totally displeased about the Dream Act failing and how the senate has not passed the 9/11 Responders Bill.  Which is totally sad that it took The Daily Show on Comedy Central for other news networks to start reporting on it…..totally messed up.

Any day now I’m going to be great-aunt to a new niece……wow does that make me feel old….lol  My 19yr god daughter Cassie is due Xmas day, but is so wanting for it to happen now….lol  I so can’t wait to see the pictures of the Gracie when she is born and she’ll be close to sharing my horrible date for a birthday….grin

Got Heather to add me to her chat, the good thing is that she likes to talk to me and hit me up.  Which I’m grateful for, since I even if I’m not there in person I want to help guide her as much as possible.  Very proud that when Heather wasn’t happy with me yesterday and I had to smack her down telling her that I won’t be disrespected (even through chat) that she apologized the next day.  Even though I have to admit that I didn’t handle it very well.  A boyfriend of hers was totally flashing red flags to me……icks  I’m very pleased that she dumped him.  =)

The family says that she reminds them of me, I see it but I also don’t see it.  There is a lot of things that she does that I would never do, but then I grew up on Army Posts moving around, not in the middle of farmland Indiana….huge difference.

Gym wise…..did my 1st full week in over a month.  Been going to the gym, but skipping about one day a week.  This week I did all 5 days and got 75-90min workouts in.  Only left one day early due to issues with treadmills that messed me up…..ggrrrr

Which leads me to this.  We’ve been going to Bally’s for 3yrs this coming Feb…..we are canceling our membership when our contract is up.  The staff is good, they do what they can.  But the corporation bites.  We need new treadmills badly, they have decreased their speed suddenly, almost messing up Harold knees.  They have stopped on me, telling me that user not deducted…..I’m no pixie, it can’t miss me.  Tues I went to 4 DIFFERENT treadmills and they all did it to me.  I was so pissed.

I know their maintenance doesn’t sit on their asses when they are there.  They are always working on them.  The treadmills are just old and we need new ones.  Of course, our response from corp when we tell them this has been a blow off.  So we’ve had it and going to take our money elsewhere.

A new gym just opened up down the road, no contract needed, cheaper month to month.  And there is new location going in where we are looking to move to when our lease is up in over a year.  We’ve heard good things about them.

I do admit, that I will miss the staff at our gym and the regulars there.  They have seen us there for almost 3 yrs and say hi, friendly small talk, and have been encouraging in my weight lost…..shedding 50#…..but I’m not going to miss the treadmills.

I had mom ask me what I want for the holidays…I’m like, I really don’t need anything.  Yes, there is always stuff that I would like….books and pricey apple stuff…..but we are much better off then others.  We are too the point in our lives that we don’t really need/want presents.  We usually get what we want when we can.  Now, I do admit, I love giving presents…..grin  But really don’t need anything.

When hubby asks what I want, I don’t know what to tell him, other then a large list of books.  But while watching a show tonight, it reminded me what we can tell our folks….you want to get us anything…make a donation, we love the humane society, red cross, salvation army, ACLU, goodwill, food banks and organizations for helping people pay for heat/energy during the winter.

So folks, when you don’t know what to tell people what to get for you, have them do a donation instead.  In this economy, there are so many organizations that need even more help then ever.  And that is my service announcement for the day.  =)

Well, this took a lot longer then expected……lol….per usual.  But that is what is going on right now.