Obsessing
Things I obsess about, want.
The Game
Jun 30th
So here I am to tell you about “The Game”. If you have a teenager in the house you may know about it already.
Those of you reading around my age might recall a game we used to play as kids. You see a punch buggy, you punch whomever is around you in the arm and call out “Yellow Punch Buggy No Punch Backs!” with the color being whatever color the car is. When I was a kid there used to be a lot of these fun punch buggy’s in a car lot which made for a painful ride for whomever forgot about it. That lot doesn’t exist anymore and you don’t see as many of the buggy’s either, but fun still I think.
I am always reminded of that game when my kids bring up “The Game”. So now whenever we see a Punch Buggy not only are you punched “You Lost the Game” meaning the newer game. The subject was brought up when my son saw a colored buggy and proceeded to punch us all in the arm when we were down the Strip District. I told him about the above story and how it reminded me of “The Game”. My oldest daughter proceeded to text friends telling them they lost “The Game”. At first I’m all yeah, whatever. But I find myself playing right along with her. Last time I thought of “The Game” I texted her and told her.
Hmmm maybe I should tell you about the game.
From Wikipedia:
The Game is a mind game where the objective is to avoid thinking about The Game itself. Thinking about The Game constitutes a loss, which, according to the rules of The Game, must be announced each time it occurs. It is impossible to win The Game; players can only attempt to avoid losing for as long as possible. The Game has been described alternately as pointless and infuriating, or as a challenging game that is fun to play.
There are three rules to The Game:
1.Everyone in the world is playing The Game. (Sometimes narrowed to: “Everybody in the world who knows about The Game is playing The Game”, or alternatively, “You are always playing The Game.”)2.Whenever one thinks about The Game, one loses.
3.Losses must be announced to at least one person (either by using a statement such as “I lost The Game” or by alternative means).
So for those of you who have an inner child or those of you who play here is a fun video. Pass the link to this blog post to your friends or use one of the social sharing links like twitter or facebook to make your friends loose the game too 
Oh and by the way by reading this post you did loose the game.
Pass this video on to your friends and make them loose the game!
Beach Me
Jun 7th
I started my blog after our last two vacations. For the last two years we have went to Hilton Head Island, SC. If you haven’t visited, you must. It’s not some spend all your money going to amusement parks and what not kinda place. It’s a relax and enjoy the beach and we have some activities and shopping if you want them kinda place. You could spend all your money there, but you really get something for it. Weather its items to take home or an experience like you can’t get back home. But it’s a place where you don’t feel like you have to spend money. You can enjoy a vacation.
I fell so much in love with it there I have been trying to convince my family to move there. It hasn’t been easy.
Mmmmm just thinking about it I can smell the ocean when were driving and get close to the island. If I close my eyes I can hear the ocean, I can feel the sand in my toes. Sometimes I actually sit outside my house on a warm windy day and imagine being there. Yeah I know I obsess.
I took pictures on vacation for family photo’s. When I photograph for my blog I take different types of pictures but let’s see what I can come up with from last years trip to make you understand.
We hit the beach before checking in, considering we arrive a few hours before were allowed to check in.
Boys enjoy making holes.
My youngest enjoys covering up in sand.
We enjoy shelling when the tide is low. All these wonderful pools of water to see creatures and loads of shells are washed ashore.
We like to eat out on vacation. It’s my vacation too I don’t like cooking every day.
Private beach access is awesome!
Nature is beautiful………….
Some scenery around town:
I was on vacation last year and realized someone I went to high school with lived there. We spent an evening drinkin and havin a good time and met some of his friends 
The sky is just beautiful:
You can get almost anywhere on the island by bike, which is what we did the majority of the week.
As we crossed over the bridge to leave the island I shed a tear, okay I cried. It’s not that I don’t wanna leave vacation. I wanna leave home. I realize I would have to have a normal life and work and all that jazz. But I wanna do it there. I’ve wanted to move back down south ever since we left Savannah, GA 15 years ago.
I haven’t booked a trip for this year yet. Finances just aren’t good and my being laid off didn’t help at all. I am really trying to scrimp and find a way to make it happen. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Random Thoughts
May 11th
Roxy…………
* Is not feeling very productive today.
* hates that it’s raining. Other than a week or two of good weather it has sucked here in Pittsburgh.
* is bored. Someone wanna go to lunch someday soon?
* states, This is my 3rd blog today, somebody stop me!
* thinks Twitter is the devil.
* may make chicken for dinner tonight. And spinach raviolis! Yummy
* want’s to go shopping. I haven’t bought myself anything in a long time.
* want’s to go on vacation so bad! Calgon take me away! I need a beach!
* is sad the Pens lost last night. I sat in the car to hear the end. Next game decides. I have faith they will win.
* ‘s phone doesn’t ring anymore. It used to before I was working. I guess now everyone is used to not calling.
* Is determined to check out Whole Foods.
* Is determined to go to the Pittsburgh Flea, maybe I can shop for myself there.
* has tons of stuff to get rid of. Maybe I should put an ad on craigs list. I could use the money.
* wants to move out of the ghetto. Aside from a few, and I mean a few, people this area sucks!
* wants to stop bitching. Maybe I should listen to some music.
* thinks Adam Lambert is yummy. I don’t care if he is gay.
* is addicted to reading other blogs, especially ones about Pittsburgh.
* is going to my daughter’s performance tonight.
* is going to harvest my farmville farm and get off this computer!
Hmmmm Vacation……….
Feb 23rd
So I am thinking of vacation often lately. Probably because I can’t stand all this snow! I hate the cold, it makes me cranky. I want sweaty heat! Anyway so I am trying to decide where to go on vacation this year and with whom. My with whom are a few choices actually. At first I wanted a vacation on the beach with some female friends however one that wanted to go really doesn’t have funds and another decided on a different trip with her friends but did invite me. The other options are a trip with my husband and kids as I would kinda feel bad for leaving them out. The last option is a trip with my husband in hopes of good things as things haven’t been all that good. So my where:
Ok let’s start with Hilton Head Island. This is where I wanted to take my friends and I don’t think that is happening. I do love it there, its simple and beautiful. I know where everything is and I can relax here.
Here you have Las Vegas. I was invited to go here by a friend in June. I’m thinking beautiful lights, Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill, the desert, and maybe some sin Hey it is sin city. Expensive I am sure. 
Then we have Santa Monica, CA. I have always wanted to visit CA. Yes I want to see Hollywood and LA. I don’t much care about actual stars, although it would be nice to see some. I just want to see the place. Expensive but if I wanna go eventually. 
Or how about Virgina Beach. It’s closer and probably would be much cheaper. I’ve been there before but not when it was warm and only for a day.
Anyone see a pattern? Yeah, I wanna go to the beach so bad. If I could move near one I would in a heart beat. But I will settle for a week a year. Back to brainstorming what I can afford, where to go and who to go with.
Sunrise on the Beach
Jan 5th
It all started with a beautiful sunrise one morning. I didn’t think anything could top walking down the beach in the dark awaiting the sunrise. It’s nothing like the darkness of the night sky.
As I walked up the coast it got brighter and brighter. It was amazing watching as the sky turned different colors. Many shades of pink and blue could be seen just over 10 mintues time.
It was blinding yet beautiful to see. I stood for what seemed forever staring at it, photographing it. I had never experienced a sunrise like it before. For one because they are different where I live. Also I usually have no reason or want to get up that early to even see one.
What came soon after this glorious picture was an even better one. I couldn’t tear myself away from it.
There is just something beautiful and plain neat about the rain coming from the ocean and towards the shore.
The sound it makes is erie yet calming.
If it’s not storming try enjoying the beach in the rain. Just playing in the sand while raining proved for an enjoyable time.
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