Sabrina's Adventures

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I know it's not officially New Year's yet; however, I'm sure I won't see Midnight; but I thought I'd write my entry before I passed out.

Tonight, Shane, my mom, her friend Rosemary and myself went out to eat at Red Lobster. We had a good time celebrating New Year's Eve.

I had a pretty good 2005. My house is at the stage I want it to be at, well, I would like a new kitchen; but that is one my goals for 2006. I would like a newly remodeled kitchen. New floor, cabinets, countertops and appliances. The appliances can actually wait until I can afford them; but definitely floor, cabinets and countertops.

I actually had 1 thing left to do in 2005; but it doesn't look like that will be done until 2006. I needed to put BLOK on my basement walls to try to keep the rain out. My basement is where we park our cars and store things; but some areas of the basement let rain in. I will do this tomorrow, Sunday.

I haven't really thought about any New Year Resolutions except to stay on my diet and keep loosing weight. I told Shane I wanted to be in a bikini next summer, which is coming up in like 5-6 months. So, I'm not sure I'll conquer that this summer; but I'll definitely try.

Anyway, HAPPY NEW YEAR and may your NEW YEAR be filled with all the things in life that make you smile.

Northwest TN Christmas

Today, me and my mom went to my sister's house up in Westmoreland, TN to celebrate Christmas with her family. Westmoreland is about 3 hours northwest of Chattanooga.

On the way up there, I always break the trip down into parts. Part 1 is from Chattanooga to Murfreesboro. Part 2 is from Murfreesboro to Lebanon and Part 3 is from Lebanon to Westmoreland.

Part 2 is a 22 mile highway that is VERY boring and I can't stand to drive it; except for today.

There is one place on this road that someone has planted an American Flag up on top of this rock mountain. Well, today; there was a surprise up there.

Of course, I had to stop and take his picture as other cars were doing the same.

It was really cute and especially nice since I was on my way to see my 2 great nieces and got to show them Santa.

I had a great time with my sister and her family and ate TOO much. My belly is so full right now.....I think it's time to settle in for a long winter's nap.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!!!

Early Christmas Gifts

Shane and I exchanged gifts Thursday night. He got me a Playstation Portable(PSP) and I got him a new Fossil Watch and what I thought was the New Star Wars DVD.

Well, the watch was too small; as we found out it was missing 2 links and the Movie I bought wasn't the newest Star Wars, it was Episode II. I really didn't do a good job this year like I thought.

However; today, I bought him Episode III and a nex XBox Game, Need for Speed, Most Wanted. That made up for my errors!!

I love my PSP, it is really neat and can do so much more than I thought.

I hope everyone has a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Holiday Recipe/Gift

A fellow co-worker made this Ice Box Cake the other day and brought some to work. It was so delicious and really is a good idea to give out to friends and family at Christmas time. It comes in a Holiday tin and is rather delicious. I thought I'd share the recipe for you to enjoy!!

Ice Box Cake

Ingredients

2 sticks of butter or margarine
1 lb raisins
1 lb pecan halves
1 lb walnut halves
1 lb graham cracker crust
1 lb marshmallows
1 can Eagle brand milk

Directions

On low heat, melt butter and marshmallows together. Once melted,
add Eage brand milk.

In a seperate BIG bowl, mix rest of ingredients thoroughly. Once mixed,
pour melted ingredients into BIG bowl and mix with your hands until well
blended.

Buttom bottom of tins and then press mixture in. Refridgerate for
atleast 16 hours and then serve.

This makes 6 small tins and can be refridgerated for up to 10 months.

ENJOY!!!

The White House Christmas Card

Has President George W. Bush gone MAD?! I read an article from World Net Dailey and this is just the first paragraph:

"An the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree last night, President Bush made a remark alluding to Jesus Christ, which some feel compared Him with Santa Claus.

Flanked by the first lady, as well as members of Congress and the Cabinet, Bush told the public, "The lighting of the National Christmas tree is one of the great traditions in our nation's capital. Each year, we gather here to celebrate the season of hope and joy – and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity. Santa, thanks for coming. Glad you made it.""

How can you celebrate lighting of the "Christmas" tree, but can't include the word Christmas on your "Christmas" cards?

The cards simply state something about this Holiday Season. That is fine and dandy if people didn't make such a big deal about why it doesn't say Merry Christmas. Why worry about offending anyone in the USA with Merry Christmas because they may not celebrate Christmas; when you've offended the entire USA and more countries because you don't know how to handle the war in Iraq. Can you not have your own individual thought and say, "I'm the President of the USA", if I want Merry Christmas on my own Christmas cards, damnit, I'm going to put it on there. Why let someone else tell you what do? Aren't you the leader of the entire country?

Evidentally, all the balls that are in the White House are decorating the Christmas Tree; because the President doesn't have any.

**This is strictly my own opinion and I do have the right to voice it. I do welcome all and any remarks as everyone is free to their own opinion with no hard feelings.