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Accurate!

Shelly — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:29:22 +0000

You’re doing your best to navigate an emotional minefield blindfolded. No one — absolutely no one — seems willing to guide you. But you don’t need them. Distract yourself any way you can. Try to remember that time really does heal all wounds, and that you have your own life to live. In other words, make your plans with confidence. Your loved ones will get over it. Or not. Either way, remember you can only do so much and move on.

Wow…

Shelly — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:10:17 +0000

Where does the time go? When did I lose my love for reading and blogging? Well, ok, I DO still read, but I rarely share my opinion about the books anymore. Maybe blogging has lost its shine for me. I still lurk around my fave blogs but I rarely stick my neck out. I’m not even sure if anyone even pops in here anymore! lololol Maybe with the Blizzard of 2010 keeping me from being able to go just about ANYWHERE, I’ll get back into the swing of things. It’s never too late, right???

Tarot By Arwen

Shelly — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:05:31 +0000

Do you enjoy tarot readings? Or want to try reading the tarot yourself? Arwen Lynch’s site Tarot By Arwen is a must visit site! She’ll be on BlogTalk Radio Sunday the 21st at 1pm EST and will be discussing choosing a deck and how to get started. She will also be doing readings at the end of the show. I’m hoping to listen in if I can push Dad’s Day Dinner to a little later time!

Rain and Dog Bites

Shelly — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:18:17 +0000

It’s raining. Again. I like rain. I know it is necessary for all living beings. But does it have to rain 4 days straight? And my dog bit me. On the thigh. By accident. But that doesn’t make it feel any better! I explained to Savannah that biting me leads to an untimely trip to the glue factory. I don’t think she believed me. So now I am off to take a bubble bath where I will read something fun!h

Vegas, Bodies & Michael Phelps

Shelly — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:58:04 +0000

I’m baaaack from Las Vegas! Had a great time — minus the day of intestinal flu. I mean really. Who gets the flu less than 12 hours before your flight? Sheesh. I had to take it easy on Monday but Tuesday I walked around like it was my job. I loved touring the casinos. I think my favorite overall was The Venetian. I liked the atmosphere, the building and all the little shops. If I had unlimited cash I would probably stay at THE Hotel (part of Mandalay Bay) or The Wynn. And let me just say The Bellagio was nothing to sneeze at. I fell in love with the sunken tub my friend’s room had.

We didn’t get to see O which was a bit disappointing but I knew it would be a crap shoot since the show was only on one night of our stay. BUT we did get to see the Ferrari/Maserati/Lamborghini showroom at the Wynn. And let me tell you. I’m not a car girl. Basically I think the things get you from point A to point B. And wax and car washes? WTH are those things??? But we saw the new 2010 Ferrari California GT and OH. MY. GOD. It is a beautiful work of art! If only I had earned enough money on the slots for one of those puppies. Mmmmmmmm But I didn’t. *sighs* So I guess I will just have to drool over pics.

We also went to see Bodies…The Exhibition at the Luxor. It was incredible. I was worried that with my “weak” stomach I might not be able to take in all the displays but it was fascinating!

If you are looking for a fantastic place to eat (very classy…very expensive!) I suggest Mix at Mandalay Bay. WOW it was gorgeous on the inside, had a beautiful view of the strip since it was at the top of the building and the food was divine. I just wanted to reach out and touch the glass bubbles they had hanging like a curtain. It was beautiful and the staff were very attentive.

The trip was over waaaaay too soon. As I boarded my US Air flight back to BWI, low and behold, there was Michael Phelps in first class. And he was lookin’ pretty rough. But I gotta say…who doesn’t look rough after spending time in Sin City? Michael, I sure hope you won more in Vegas than I did!!!

Recommendations

Shelly — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:19:03 +0000

I own hundreds of books. Literally. But I want to know if anyone can recommend a book that will grab me by the throat and not let me go until I have turned the last page. No hardback recs please. I’m flying next week and want to pack light!

Humble Pie

Shelly — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:43:05 +0000

I am all about celebrating. As a former athlete I understand the euphoria of a win — especially when you defeat an opponent whom you perceive as a “threat.” But Usain Bolt’s antics completely disgusted me. How about running the race with all you’ve got? How about not mocking the other runners? How about being a little gracious and quit running around like an ejit? I personally think Bolt shouldn’t have gotten the medal because of his unsportsmanlike behavior. I don’t care if he’s “21″ or “51.” Have a little respect for the sport and your opponents, but I’m guessing that someone who has only been in the sport for a year doesn’t understand the heart and soul a lot of people have poured into getting to the Olympics. I sincerely hope someone else wins the 200m.

My Cup Overfloweth

Shelly — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:07:27 +0000

Or should I say my bookcases? Just for fun as I was straightening up my bookcases I decided to see what I had to read this year — since whittling down my TBR piles is a major goal for 2008.

I have 151 Trade Paperbacks, 42 Hardbacks and 450 Mass Markets. Ummm. I gots lots of reading to do! And my Amazon Wish List is over 11 pages.

My name is Shelly and I’m addicted to books.

Happy 2008!!!!

Shelly — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:00:20 +0000

Hap, Hap, Happy New Year!!!!!

And to go with the New Year, here’s another design by Luna! Go Over to the Sidebar and Choose Read All Over. She’s fantastic isn’t she? She took my original idea and really made it pop and sing! If you are looking for a new design to start the New Year with, get in touch with her! She’s great!

I Love Saving Money!

Shelly — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:39:16 +0000

This is not a paid ad and it’s not a gimmick. Mr. Rebates is a great way to shop online and get a little of your money back. I was introduced to it through work. We order our Staples supplies through their link and get the rebate into our account. I was really bummed that Amazon isn’t a participant but Barnes and Noble is!!! So far I’ve bought stuff through B&N, Proflowers, Staples, Circuit City and a couple of others and got back anywhere from 2-12% of my purchase price in rebates. B&N offers 4% in rebates. So if you are interested, click below and sign-up! They pay you out through check or PayPal — your choice. I’m pretty amazed at the number of stores they have that participate. My sister was happy that Target is one of the stores and a friend of mine was jazzed that The Container Store was a participant. Even eBay gives 1% back on winning bids! It’s boggling all the ones that do. I’m trying to get my parents to book their next cruise through the site and get 3% back. Anyway, here’s the link.