Crazed Ramblings from my Mind:

I remember reading one time, in a reputable newssource, that a person's brain doesn't reach maturity until the early twenties. This was contrary to the earlier belief that the mind was set in stone by the mid to late teens. Today, I proved to myself that I have finally reached this golden pinnacle in my life's journey. I did this by finding the doctors office where I have a routine check-up scheduled for June 30th. Sound simple? Well, that's also taking into consideration that I had to find the location on a map, commit the route to memory, go into a part of town I've never been through, drive all the way out there, and then find the right building (it's a huge hospital, my VA friends and relatives should picture Baptist in NC). That's no easy feat, and I managed to do it like a seasoned pro :-) I know that a couple of years ago, or even last year I never would have bothered, and in fact would have probably been a few minutes late on the day of the appointment. But as we get older, we (hopefully) grow wiser, and I'm happy to say that I'm living proof.

Got a new puppy? You'll want to read this informative and interesting site. I stumbled upon it last nite by accident, and it's now bookmarked under my favorites.

Matt finally asked days off for our honeymoon! Cedarpoint here we come!

And finally, my last rambling of the day. Most of you know I was born and raised in Martinsville VA, and that I only recently moved to IL. So, understandably, there are still things that I'm not yet used to seeing such as a half acre of undeveloped land costing nearly $17,000. That's 17 with 3 zeros! And that's after the price was reduced! Isn't that just wee bit expensive?

I Dislike the Post-Office because...

1. Even though the drive to the Post Office out here is shorter in miles than when I lived with my parents, all the traffic lights make the distance seem twice as long. My solution? Picture cute fuzzy bunny rabbits on top of each red light.
2. The people at the counter won't take my credit and debit cards because I refuse to put my signature on the back of them. I have "see ID" instead. My solution? Pay with cash, and only with cash.
3. Once I get inside, the lines are usually 3 miles long. My solution? Singing along with the Oldies Station playing in the background. Today I heard "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" and "Walk Away Reneé" two of my all time favorites.

From the Green QuoteBook (My Original Quote Book)

1. Mr. Rat, I have writ here that says you're to stop eating Chin Lee's corn meal forthwith. Now it's a rat writ writ for a rat, and this is lawful service of said writ--John Wayne in True Grit. Excellent movie, go see it if you never have.
2. You do and it'll be the biggest mistake you ever made you Texas brush popper--John Wayne in True Grit
3. It's 106 miles to Chicago. We got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses--Dan Aykroyd in Blues Brothers
4. I don't like crooks. And if I did like 'em, I wouldn't like crooks that are stool pigeons. And if I did like crooks that are stool pigeons, I still wouldn't like you--The Thin Man
5. One more crack like that and I'll wrap the piano around your neck--George Raff in Nocturne
6. With my brains and your looks we can go places--John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice
7. I was running this town when you cheap jerks were still eating in diners--Robert Ryan in The Racket
8. I said I liked it. I didn't say I wanted to kiss it--Gloria Grahame in In A Lonely Place.
9. I shoulda been a better friend. I shoulda stopped you. I shoulda grabbed you by the neck. I shoulda kicked your teeth in--Stephen McNally in Criss Cross
10. Earthquakes bring out the worst in some guys, that's all--George Kennedy in Earthquake

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