Sabrina's Adventures

Devastation Around The Nation

It is devastating to see all the news about Katrina and the damage it has done. I feel sorry for anyone that lives in any of the areas that Katrina has hit.

I know people can't help where they are raised and live; however, it makes me wonder why people live in the states where there is a chance of a catastrophe (meaning tornado, hurricane, earthquake, tornado)? I'm thankful that I was raised in Chattanooga. Yes, we may have tornados; however, not like Kansas. Luckily, I live on a hill, and don't have to worry about flooding either.

My mom is from Hawaii and even though it is Beautiful there, I don't think I would want to live there. Volcanos, small chance of a Tsunami if a big enough earthquake hit California.

My boyfriend, Shane, is a big strong guy; however, when all the news broke out about Katrina and how big it was going to be and it was headed our way, he kind of got worried. Acts of God is the one thing I DON'T worry about. You can't prevent them from happening. You just have to have faith that God will keep you safe from harm.

When Shane said he didn't sleep last night because he was worried about tornado and the store, I was really shocked.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families that lost loved ones, friends, their homes and/or businesses.

PS: I really don't understand how in a time of despair, Gas prices have to keep on rising???

Kids Say the Darndest Things

Friday night, my 2 nieces, Ashley(8) and Skylar(5), spent the night with me. We were in the living room watching TV and Shane was in the bedroom playing a video game.

Ashley and Skylar were looking at photos of Logan (Shane's son) and Skylar asked if the people in this one picture were Logan's brothers? Ashley said no, Logan doesn't have any brothers or sisters. I said, "Those are Logan's cousins. Shane won't give me a brother or sister for Logan". Skylar said, "Well, sometimes you just have to sneak one". I thought Shane and I would roll in the floor laughing. We laughed so hard.

After I composed myself, I said, "Well maybe I'll sneak one tomorrow night". Then, out of the blue, Ashley said, "No, sneak one tonight; we'll stay in the bedroom". I thought I would die laughing again.

I mean, where do kids come up with these things? So, maybe one day; all my sneaking will pay off. HAHAHAHAHA

And the Answer Is.....

Okay, I don't know how many people will remember Barbar the Elephant; but that is what I see in my bathroom floor. Below is the cutout/shape that I see.

Guess What I See?

You know sometimes how you can look at something and find a picture in that some thing. For example, you look at the clouds and see a ship, heart, animal, etc. If you can look at something and find a picture within this some thing; then you have a VIVID IMAGINATION.

My mom can do this really well, so she can't play my game. Below is a picture of my bathroom floor. The first time I noticed the picture, it immediately jumped out at me.

Do you see what I'm seeing? Please let me know what you think you see and tomorrow I will reveal the answer. Maybe someone will see something I haven't noticed yet.

Selling Over The Internet

I recently had 3 Ashton Drake Porcelien Baby Dolls to sell. I listed them on ebay and they didn't sell; so I posted them on nooga.com and chattanoogan.com. Someone emailed me about them and stated he would purchase them for $200. I agreed to sale to him. He sent me a check and I advised him I would not send the merchandise until the check cleared.

He got angry about this and said he would see me in court. I advised him to bring it on. No court would rule in his favor seeing as the check never cleared the bank.

So, Saturday morning when I checked my bank account, the check had been returned and my bank charged me $5 for the returned check.

To say the least, I'm glad I didn't mail him the dolls. I just don't understand how someone can be mean to people like that.

From now on; I won't sell anything unless it's on ebay. That way, I have a guarantee if someone tries to pull one over on me again.

Sorry Mom

At first I wasn't going to tell my Mom what happened to me last night on the way to Walmart. But, if you know me, I can't keep anything from my Mom. I tell her everything and sometimes, a little too much.

Anywho...last night on the way to Walmart in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA...something bad happened. Going my normal route there, Cloud Springs Road was backed up; so I decided to take a detour on Mineral Road.

Next thing I knew, I was being flagged to turn into this parking lot by a Policeman!!!

I do have to say this first; he was a very, very polite and nice Policeman. He took my license and insurance card and went to his car. I was hoping he would give me a warning, but when he came back to the car; he said, "I really hate to do this to you; but I'm going to have to give you a ticket". I understood because I was speeding, but I really thought he would just give me a warning.

My Mom is always telling me to slow down and obey the speed limit signs. I never listen though...well, I will now. The ticket will be approximately $115 per Ringgold Probate Court House. I have until November 1st to pay it or go to court to plead not guilty. I will pay it in stride and start slowing down.

After Walmart, I did the speed limit all the way home and this morning...it took me an extra 5 minutes to make it to work; but well worth not having to give the Catoosa County Probate Court my hard-earned money.

Mom's really do know, huh?

Weigh In

I GAINED 2 LBS!!!! I was not a happy camper. I feel like I have been sticking to it and yet still gained?? I did start walking and we have been going to the Lake every weekend and swimming. Usually when I exercise, for some reason, I gain weight. I think it's muscle that I'm gaining; however, I don't like to hear that I gained 2 lbs. I won't be exercising anymore until I loose more weight.

Dieting

As I sit here on lunch eating my fish; I thought I would write a blog about my diet. I have been on Weight Watchers (WW) for 7 weeks and have lost a total of 12 lbs. It has been fairly easy this time. I think I was ready to loose weight for good.

On WW, you really can eat what you want as long as you count your points. For those skinny people out there; every piece of food/drink you put in your mouth has a point system assigned to them.

Shane and I have started walking 2 nights a week, 1 mile each night. I hate walking; but it sure does burn the calories.

Each week, I'll update my weight loss to you let you know how much I lost that week. I go every Tuesday evening to weigh in. Wish me luck and stay tuned!!!

My goal is to fit into a bikini next summer. HAHA!! I'll be 38 next year, so a bikini may not be the actual choice of bathing suits; but definately a two piece that shows some skin.