Hypotheticals: If you were nominated for a Nobel prize, what would it be for?

Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating a major peace treaty between the United States and Middle East.

Anything Goes: What American city does not deserve a place on the map? Why?

Weird question. I am not certain.

No-Brainers: Who is your most admired athlete of all time?

Michael Jordan and Lance Armstrong.

Personals: What is the most common compliment that people give you?

That I am very open and honest person.

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William is scheduled to have his tonsils and the rest of his adenoids removed on June 29. I pray the surgery will help my son with is breathing. Dr. S. says this tonsils are huge. William will have a transfusion the day before to help ensure that he is strong enough for the surgery.

Keisha and C. ran into each other on the playground at school today. Keisha then fell down and scraped her nose. She is okay now, but has the sore on her nose.

My head is pounding but I am not sure what is preventing me from walking less than 30 feet to get a couple of Tylenol from my bathroom.

I was relieved to find out something this morning that I had been waiting to find out for a couple of weeks.

I found some important documents at work that I thought I lost… *sigh of relief*

Work was productive today but physically draining.

Need to lay down.

*An hour later*

Headache is gone.

I have recently become addicted to a handful of Stick Games at: http://www.stickpage.com/stickgames.shtml

I should dig out my Sims 2 DVD… kind of miss playing that game.

I really want to go to the Beyonce and Robin Thicke concert in July.

Last Sunday, we took the twins to see their first movie in a theatre… Shrek 3. They loved it. I loved watching them love it.

Last Saturday, we took the twins to see their first ballgame. Cardinals beat the Nationals 8-6. I loved the game, but did not love the rain. Nor did my hair love the rain.

During the week of May 14, I went to Las Vegas to attend training for work. Training for work in Vegas? Yes, indeed and I loved it. This was the third time that I have been to Las Vegas in my life and the second time in two years. Our chapter shared a lot of information with other chapters. I picked up a few pointers for our chapter newsletter and other public relation ideas. I would not say that I actually *learned* as much as I did last year, but I still valued the experience.

Outside of training, I explored Vegas a lot more than I did last year. On Tuesday, we walked as far as Tropicana Hotel. This is a fairly long walk from the Flamingo Hotel in 90 degree weather. We stopped in M&M World, Coca Cola Store, MGM Grand Hotel (my family and I stayed there in 1994) and a few random shops. When you go into M&M World then the Coca Cola store, the Coca Cola store is a huge disappointment. M&M World has 4 levels of merchandise and a few activities. The Coca Cola store has 2 levels and besides the station with fresh fountain drinks, there was not much pleasing to the eye. We probably walked more than 3 miles up and down the strip that morning and afternoon. I left my visor at home, but with my sunglasses and sunscreen, I survived. I had a pretty nice tan with my tanktop.

Throughout the week, I talked to JT and the twins on Skype and that helped me not being able to hug and kiss them whenever I want like at home. My heart melted as I heard William and Keisha say, “Saw Mommy, Saw Mommy.” I also had a lavender oil plugin in my hotel room to remind myself of home.

Today was probably the best day that I have ever had at my job. I found out some fantastic news about an issue I helped with an employee.

But it feels like I do not have someone to share the moment with.

Oh well.

Must sleep soon.

I am looking forward to my trip next week.

Somehow this song captures the moment for me. Madonna – What It Feels Like For A Girl:

(Spoken:)
Girls can wear jeans
And cut their hair short
Wear shirts and boots
‘Cause it’s OK to be a boy
But for a boy to look like a girl is degrading
‘Cause you think that being a girl is degrading
But secretly you’d love to know what it’s like
Wouldn’t you
What it feels like for a girl

Silky smooth
Lips as sweet as candy, baby
Tight blue jeans
Skin that shows in patches

Strong inside but you don’t know it
Good little girls they never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak
Could you be a little weak

Chorus:

Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world
For a girl

Hair that twirls on finger tips so gently, baby
Hands that rest on jutting hips repenting

Hurt that’s not supposed to show
And tears that fall when no one knows
When you’re trying hard to be your best
Could you be a little less

(chorus)
(chorus, prefixing 3rd line with “What it feels like”)

Strong inside but you don’t know it
Good little girls they never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak
Could you be a little weak

(chorus, repeat)

In this world
Do you know
Do you know
Do you know what it feels like for a girl
What it feels like in this world

1. If you were a nocturnal animal, what nocturnal animal would you be?

I would be a sugar glider.

2. Which is better: to obey the law to avoid punishment, to obey the law because the law makes sense, or to obey the law because everyone should?

In most situations one should obey the law because the law makes sense. Some laws are crazy and these should be obeyed to avoid punishment but should be challenged appropriately.

3. Who is your favorite all time movie villian?

Darth Vader.

4. Are any kind of ethics involved in wearing a hat?

Men should not wear hats inside of buildings unless for religious purposes. No one should wear hats during the singing of our National Anthem.

5. When is the best time for you to take a 20 minute nap? Why?

During lunch while at work. These are power naps and often help me get through the day.

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10. I am afraid of heights, yet I love roller coasters.

09. My major in College was Arabic.

08. I can wiggle my ears without touching them.

07. I am afraid of bridges and overpasses.

06. When I was four years old, I fell off my grandfather’s lap, hit the kitchen floor and broke my elbow. My grandfather was more devastated that I was.

05. I believe that we all have a sixth sense, some are more in tune than others.

04. I have been watching soap operas since birth. My mom got me hooked on All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital as a child. I also watched Ryan’s Hope with her and Young & the Restless with my aunt. In high school, my best friend got me hooked on Days of Our Lives.

03. I learned how to swim at the YMCA when I was 3 years old but somewhere down the road, I became frightened to death about swimming.

02. My birthmark is on the inner part of my right arm. Lighter than my skin and shaped like an almond.

01. I am confused about religion. Religion as institution baffles me. How can there be only one answer? Why is denomination right but the other isn’t? I am still searching.

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I say … and you think … ?

1. Tumor :: Brain cancer
2. Bunch :: The Bradys
3. Gratitude :: Thankful
4. Feel alive :: Freedom and independence
5. Connect :: Networking and socializing
6. Temptation :: Seduction
7. Brighten :: Sunny day
8. Jewelry :: Gold chain
9. Tough :: Weight workout
10. Harmless :: Smile

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1. Song/Movie/Book:

Song: Overall… Isley Brothers – Make Me Say it Again Girl and Lenny Kravitz – It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over. Currently: The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony

Movie and Book: The Color Purple

2. People:

My children, William and Keisha.

3. Place:

Although I have never been there… I am going to say Egypt. I have this strong connection to this country. Maybe I lived there in a past life.

4. Event:

The birth of my twins and the death of my grandfather.

5. Self indulgence:

Baked potatoes loaded with sour cream, butter, imitation bacon bits, green onions and a dash of garlic

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