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You scored as Ron Weasley. Though you may not be very academically astute, you are definitely witty and make good points that most people overlook, mainly because you often tend to be a bit stubborn and lack confidence in situations. You're surrounded by people who have thus far outshined you, and this makes you irritable to where you put yourself in a low place; though you shouldn't. You're a great friend to have as you're loyal and caring and would do most anything to save your friends from harm. Ron Weasley 94% Harry Potter 88% Neville Longbottom 81% Oliver Wood 78% Remus Lupin 75% Luna Lovegood 69% Hermione Granger 69% Albus Dumbledore 66% Sirius Black 66% Bellatrix Lestrange 66% Severus Snape 56% Percy Weasley 56% Lord Voldemort 31% Draco Malfoy 3% Harry Potter Character Combatibility Test created with QuizFarm.com

Your age by Chocolate...

This is pretty neat and accurate. Can someone please tell me who the hell figures out these kinds of things? Who thinks this crap up???

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This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.



> > > > 1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)









2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)









3. Add 5









4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator









5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1755 .... If you haven't, add 1754.












6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.









You should have a three digit number .














The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).









The next two numbers are .











YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)



THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2005) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS.

Ghostly Halloween...

Boo!





Ok, the first one is Lord Voldemort from HP--be scared if you dare... The other ones are "real" ghost sightings from the web...*scary music*...Ohhhhhhhhh, ohhhhhhhhh, ohhhhhhhh!

Attack Kitty!!

I just thought this was funny.

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I'm a Harry Potter Addict. I admit it. The next movie's out soon and I'm excited. And is it weird that I think Harry's cute? I mean, he is only like 15 or something--that's robbing the cradle a bit...(for you morons who read this who like to think shit about me--that was a joke.) Enjoy.

A day at the Skatepark...

News about Conner...

Con's appt yesterday was awesome! This PN was great with him. Made him laugh with his impression of what the seizures looked like and got him to hyperventilate by blowing on his fingers and telling him how tough he was (he had to blow for 3 mins and he had 5 seizures--4 little, 1 big--in that time *shock* ). He explained it to Conner like Conner knew what was going on (treated him like a big kid--earning major brownie points from Con.) He was sooo nice. He said that based on the EEG there's no way it's from a tumor or aneurysm so we're thanking GOD for that, and he won't need and MRI or CAT scan so that's great news! Talked to me about our options (different drugs) and put me in control of the dosages. He told me Conner could go up to 750 mg/day of Depocote, but that if I felt like the seizures were under control at say 250 mg, that I could stop there. He said I'm the specialist and he's just the assistant. He also said that he incontinence Con has almost daily is most likely caused by the seizures so hopefully the meds will put a stop to that to (thank GOD--I'm so sick of peepee laundry from my 7 year old, not to mention it's really embarrassing for him!)
The bad news was that he has more than just Absence Seizures (Petit Mal), because he has an erratic pattern on the EEG and he has physical manifestations sometimes (his head tics slightly), BUT he'll still out grow it and it still won't cause further damage or affect his intelligence. The worst part of that is that he can climb trees, because if he had one of the longer seizures he could fall out and break a leg or worse--he's gonna hate that (I haven't told him yet.), AND because these are very toxic drugs if he's taking to high of a dose, he has to have his blood drawn every 5 weeks to test liver function and the level of the meds in his blood stream. But most kids who go through these things get used to it--and I'm sure he will too. *cry* And the doc said most kids only have to take the meds for a year--so that's good news. I'm not sure if the seizures stop after then of what. So that's how it stands. I'm feeling pretty confident about it, even if it is gonna cost $120 a month *shock* (that's what the doc said), we have a tough boy and he's gonna be fine.

Hubby's going to the Texas vs. CSU (?) game in Austin this weekend so it's just me and the boys again. Jason's b-day is tomorrow--I can't believe my BABY's turning 2!!!!! I seems like just yesterday. We're not having a party till next weekend though since Dad's leaving tonight. Weather is nice and mild here, but no snow yet. Leaves are falling like crazy though, so it won't be long. I gotta go have more coffee now--peace out all!

THIS ONE IS PRICELESS

Some people understand life better, and they call some of these people "retarded".

At the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back......every one of them. One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, the cheering went on for several minutes.

People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know this one thing: What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win. Even if it means slowing down and changing our course.

Family on the Nip.

And I don't mean like a nip 'o gin, we went up to the tip of Nipple Mountian a few weeks back and our buddy took this loverly family photo.

Potter Fever...

Ok, shame on me for putting off reading Harry Potter for so long, but now I'm almost wishing I would have waited another year so that I could have read them all. I finished book six today and I have to say that I felt a profound sadness and sense of loss that I don't get to find out what happens to poor Harry for at least another year. I was very surprised with the ending and felt such a feeling of uncertainty not knowing what really happened. Poor Harry! All these weight-of-the-world problems on his young seventeen year old head! I feel as though I know this boy and his hard, dark life. I just want him to be happy. I wish he was real so I could join the fight and save the world with him. Hahaha. I always did feel like there was something out there, peeking at me from behind that tree in the forest. Maybe there is. Before you know it, I'll be running off to join the church of the fantasy believers. Well, maybe not that far. But I have found the series thus far to be progressively more mature, both in content and Rowling's written structure. As she's learned to hone her skills, the books become less-childlike and more suited for all. I wish I could wake up tomorrow and it be the day book 7 comes out. And God forbid Rowling should kick it this year before it's finished. I wouldn't know what to do with myself.

Time for me to catch up on the sleep I've missed out on with 3 nights of late night reading of books 5 and 6. I seem to have developed a strange "frog" tick in my left eye and my butt has grown quite stagnant. Hopefully some beauty sleep will help.

Don't let the bedbugs bite!

You musta been a beautiful baby...

...cause baby, look at me now! Hahaha, I was going through some pics for some friends of mine (we're all posting out HS shots--yikes!), and I thought I'd put 'em here too. It is my site after all...
Baby me at one...

My classic Senior Pose...

Me in the at basic training...

Me after repelling (two kicks and down...hooah!)...

I thought I'd throw this one in of Jody in his freshman ID just for fun...


Enjoy!!!

The results are in...

Well, the test results are in and they confirm my doctors suspsions---Conner is having seizures. I'm actually relieved because I knew something was wrong and if this wasn't it, I don't know what it would be. So the next step is for him to see a Pediatric Neurologist next Wed. and hopefully get a deffinate diagnosis. I really can't tell you much more for now, but I'll keep you updated. He's fine, been living like this for a while now, so a few more days won't hurt anything. Love ya'll--peace out!